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Archive for May 2017
-The only show in Asia dedicated purely to innovation as a practice is coming to Singapore on July 4 & 5.
SINGAPORE /PRNewswire/ — The Chief Innovation Officer Summit Singapore will bring together over 120 senior innovation leaders to discuss the practice of innovation in companies across the APAC region and globally.
Representatives from several companies will be discussing innovation across the two-day summit, with some of the organizations involved including AXA, Visa, Dyson, DBS Bank, and Nestle.
The summit will be focused on all elements of innovation, including implementation, empowerment, change management, and cultural change, amongst many others.
"Our aim since the summit was incepted has been to create a collaborative environment where innovation practices can be openly discussed" said summit director Ivy Chen. "I believe that we have been achieving this goal in every year and in every location, we have run the summit. The event in Singapore will be our best yet."
Amongst those presenting at the summit will be Jim Roovers, Head of Electronics, R&D at Dyson. He will be discussing the story behind one of the world's most innovative companies, how the 7 million pounds they spend weekly on R&D is used, and what the future of the company holds as they continue to move into other areas. "Having a problem-solving mindset to begin with is important in Dyson. The process of problem-solving can be further honed through hands-on experience developing Dyson products," said Jim.
The summit will take place on July 4 & 5 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel in Singapore.
For more information about the summit, please contact the events manager Ryan Yuan at yuan@theiegroup.com or +852 5808 1636
About Innovation Enterprise
Innovation Enterprise Ltd, a division of Argyle Executive Forum, is a business-to-business media brand specializing in delivering the most innovative business solutions to executive-level decision makers. Innovation Enterprise produces a range on online and offline content, including, but not limited to, summits, online learning, webinars, and white papers, as well as offering other additional services such as lead generation and bespoke research.
Innovation Enterprise focuses on seven key channels – Finance, Supply Chain, Analytics, Big Data, Strategy, Digital, Innovation & Sports – to ensure that organizations are furnished with all the cutting-edge insights necessary to driving growth in the evolving business environment.
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A. O. Smith, The Water Council partner again to sponsor 2017 BREW Corporate technology challenge
MILWAUKEE /PRNewswire/ — Once again this year, A. O. Smith Corporation and The Water Council are partnering to identify and support entrepreneurs and start-ups developing innovative freshwater technologies through a global technology challenge, BREW Corporate: Powered by A. O. Smith.
The challenge, which was announced this morning during the 2017 Water Leaders Summit in Milwaukee, will focus on three areas of interest to A. O. Smith:
Water treatment – High-efficiency water treatment technologies to remove contaminants such as trace heavy metals or microbiological materials from drinking water, as well as to improve water aesthetic characteristics including taste, odor and scale formation;
Water heating – High-efficiency, low-emission water heating technologies, most notably durable surface finish concepts, as well as components or systems that prolong the life of a water heater;
Sensors – Cost-effective sensor technologies for continuous or semi-continuous monitoring of trace level contaminants including heavy metals, bacteria and viruses, as well as other water quality indicators including hardness, total organic carbon and pH; and
IoT – Innovative technologies to sense and deliver information for residential and light commercial water applications as well as deliver extended battery life, reduced overall energy consumption, and predictive analytics. Security technologies to protect users' privacy and manufacturers' intellectual property.
To be considered, an entrepreneur or start-up must complete an online application that requests basic information about the business, the problem/issue being addressed, and details regarding the company's stage of technology, core competencies and competitiveness. The deadline for entries is 11:59 p.m. CDT on June 30.
All entries will be reviewed by a panel of A. O. Smith personnel, The Water Council senior staff, and subject matter experts in the area of freshwater science. Recipients will be notified in July; the fall BREW Corporate (Business. Research. Entrepreneurship. In Wisconsin) program begins the week of Sept. 11. For a complete explanation of A. O. Smith's target technologies, application criteria, and entry forms, go to http://www.globalwaterport.com/brewcorporate.
Recipients will receive a minimum investment of $50,000 from A. O. Smith as well as tuition to participate in The Water Council's 12-month accelerator program in Milwaukee. In addition to the investment, the winning entrepreneurs receive:
A suite in the Global Water Center for up to 12 months;
Business model and operations training through The Water Council and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Institute for Water Business;
Access to the Global Water Center's Flow Lab and A. O. Smith product engineering labs;
Mentorship from A. O. Smith corporate development and senior engineering staff, as well as direct access to BREW Preferred Partners;
Attendance to conferences and pitch sessions with The Water Council; and
A one-year membership to The Water Council providing access to an extensive water technology network.
This is the second year A. O. Smith and The Water Council have sponsored BREW Corporate Technology Challenge. In 2016, A. O. Smith received approximately 20 proposals from water technology companies around the world.
About BREW Accelerator
BREW Accelerator, a program of The Water Council, is a world-class seed accelerator that unleashes water innovation by funding water technology startups from around the world with commercialization potential. The first-of-its-kind accelerator pairs a unique water-focused startup community with credible resources of the World Water Hub to help entrepreneurs accelerate results. Now in its fifth year, BREW has sponsored a total of 25 water technology companies. An expansion of the BREW Accelerator program, BREW Corporate partners with global corporations looking for new technologies to solve a specific challenge.
About A. O. Smith
A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a leading manufacturer of water treatment products. For more information, visit http://www.aosmith.com.
About The Water Council
The Water Council was established as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2009 by Milwaukee-area businesses, education and government leaders. With a mission of aligning the regional freshwater research community with water-related industries, the organization takes great pride in having created the leading water technology cluster in the United States and one of the most powerful in the world. Headquartered in the Global Water Center in Milwaukee, Wis., The Water Council links global water technology companies, innovative water entrepreneurs, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, acclaimed academic research programs and some of the nation's brightest and most energetic water professionals. The driving force behind this success is the spirit of collaboration between public, private and academic sectors and the shared commitment to finding innovative solutions to critical global water issues.
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CLJI Worldwide Trial Enrolls First Patient in Clinical Study Evaluating the Performance of VIBLOK as a Barrier for Herpes Simplex Virus Transmission in Men and Women
-CLJI Worldwide Sponsored Study Assessing the Safety and Performance of VIBLOK in HSV-2 infected adults as a barrier for virus transmission; Principal Investigators Named; First Patient Enrolled
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, Florida /PRNewswire/ — CLJI Worldwide reports the start of the VIBLOK Safety And perFormancE Trial (SAFE Trial). The CLJI Worldwide SAFE Trial will evaluate the performance of VIBLOK for adults infected with herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), the cause of genital herpes. VIBLOK is an investigational device developed to help reduce skin-to-skin HSV-2 transmission.
The global burden of HSV-2 is large, leaving over 400 million people living with the infection [1]. Genital lesions due to herpes are often very painful, can lead to substantial psychological morbidity, increase the risk of acquiring HIV [2-8], and can be transmitted from mother to infant during childbirth with potentially serious consequences [9, 10]. There is, however, no treatment eradicating the herpes simplex virus from the body, and disease management focuses on symptom relief, reducing recurrent episodes, and preventing viral transmission between sexual partners. Despite the use of medical treatments and condoms, genital herpes transmission may still occur through unprotected areas of the skin via micro-sized lesions, which are often exacerbated by grooming practices of the genital area, such as shaving and waxing [11].
VIBLOK is a virtually colorless, odorless, and tasteless cream designed to create a protective skin barrier that prevents the passage of viruses (e.g., HSV-2). Laboratory testing indicates that the cream can block virus passage at over 80% efficacy at the correct dosage. The SAFE Trial will provide an indication as to whether VIBLOK can safely and effectively block virus passage from the skin in HSV-2 infected people and in doing so, target the currently high prevalence of this sexually transmitted infection (STI) in industrialized and developing countries.
Dr. Annet Muetstege, PhD, is the clinical project manager, and the coordinating investigator for this clinical trial in The Netherlands is Dr. Vivienne van de Walle, M.D., PhD, CPI from PreCare Trial & Recruitment. The clinical trial strategy and protocol has been developed with help of the Study Steering Committee members Prof. Anna Wald, M.D., MPH at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, USA, Dr. Annemarie Wensing, M.D., PhD at the Utrecht University in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and Prof. Charles Boucher, M.D., PhD at the Erasmus University, Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The prospective, non-randomized, comparative multi-center SAFE Trial is anticipated to last for 12 months in which up to 48 participants with HSV-2 will be enrolled and followed for one month. HSV will be measured from daily self-collected genital swabs before and after the application of VIBLOK.
The investigational centers will include six participating sites in The Netherlands and Germany. As a follow-up to the preclinical tests, this trial is designed to provide further supportive evidence for the efficacy of this skin barrier product to reduce the occurrence of HSV-2 transmission in a clinical setting. EB FlevoResearch in Almere, with Dr. Aletha Veenendaal as its principal investigator, enrolled the first trial participants at the beginning of April.
VIBLOK is an investigational device being evaluated in Europe and the outcomes of this clinical trial will be used to support the product application for CE Mark. It does not have an approved Investigational Device Exemption in the United States.
The clinical trial is being sponsored and managed by CLJI Worldwide which is committed to 'empowering people worldwide to make smart health decisions, and reducing global suffering by protecting them from the physical pain and emotional suffering of preventable diseases.' CLJI Worldwide was established by Craig Lichtblau, M.D. and Jose Iparraguirre, M.D.; two practicing medical doctors in different specialties, who have been friends for over 30 years. They decided to combine their knowledge with that of a CEO and business leader in order to build an organization that strives to reduce pain and suffering in the world. The SAFE Trial reflects just one of the pioneering studies sponsored by CLJI Worldwide, that aims at investigating overlooked aspects of healthcare and subsequently solving real problems with scientifically and clinically proven products. "We are excited about the start of the SAFE Trial as it represents a significant milestone in our quest to revolutionize STI prevention and ultimately help millions of women and men across the globe live healthier, happier lives" says Ty Cross, President and Chief Executive Officer of CLJI Worldwide.
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Early Response to Saxenda(R) Resulted in Weight Maintenance and Additional Weight Loss Over 56 Weeks
PORTO, Portugal /PRNewswire/ —
Abstract# RS3:3
Today, results from a post hoc analysis of data from the SCALE Maintenance trial were presented at the 24th European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2017. In the trial, adults who lost at least 5% of their initial weight during a low- calorie run-in period were randomised to receive Saxenda® (liraglutide 3 mg) or placebo. After 16 weeks of treatment with Saxenda®, participants who lost an additional 5% or more of their body weight (defined as 'early responders') were more likely to maintain weight loss and achieve greater additional weight loss over 56 weeks, compared with people losing less than 5% body weight after 16 weeks of Saxenda® treatment ('early non-responders').[1]
"In the obesity specialist setting, low-calorie diets combined with increased physical activity are commonly used to induce an initial weight loss in people with obesity. However, when the initial weight loss reaches a plateau and patients enter the 'weight maintenance phase' with less stringent caloric restriction, we often see that many experience weight regain," said Dr Sean Wharton, medical director at the Wharton Medical Clinic, Ontario and SCALE clinical trial investigator. "As a consequence, pharmacotherapy can be used to help people with obesity in maintaining the weight loss that has already been achieved by a low-calorie diet and increased physical activity. These data are very encouraging to clinicians in this specialist setting, because they show that early responders to Saxenda® are able to both maintain and achieve additional weight loss."
Of those who completed 56 weeks of treatment with Saxenda®, 68% were early responders to Saxenda® at week 16 and 32% were early non-responders. In addition to weight loss achieved during the run-in period, early responders experienced 9.9% weight loss, compared with 0.0% in early non-responders at 56 weeks.[1]
Following 56 weeks of treatment, 91.7% of early responders and 47.1% of early non-responders, had maintained or lost additional weight following the run-in period. No early responders regained their run-in weight loss over 56 weeks of treatment with Saxenda®, compared with 3.9% of early non-responders.[1]
There were similar incidences of total adverse events in early responders (92.7%) and early non-responders (91.0%). Gastrointestinal adverse events were more frequent in early responders compared with early non-responders (78.9% vs 62.7%).[1] Saxenda® was generally well-tolerated, with observed side effects in line with previous trials.[2]
About obesity
Obesity is a disease[3],[4] that requires long-term management. It is associated with many serious health consequences and decreased life expectancy.[5],[6] Obesity-related comorbidities include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and certain types of cancer.[5],[7],[8] It is a complex and multi-factorial disease that is influenced by physiological, psychological, environmental, socio-economic and genetic factors.[9]
The global increase in the prevalence of obesity is a public health issue that has severe cost implications to healthcare systems. In 2014, 13% of adults, or approximately 600 million adults, were living with obesity.[10]
About Saxenda®
Saxenda® (liraglutide 3 mg) is a once-daily glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue with 97% similarity to naturally occurring human GLP-1,[2] a hormone that is released in response to food intake.[11] Like human GLP-1, Saxenda® regulates appetite by increasing feelings of fullness and satiety, while lowering feelings of hunger and prospective food consumption, thereby leading to reduced food intake. As with other GLP-1 receptor agonists, Saxenda® stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner.[2] Saxenda® was evaluated in the SCALE (Satiety and Clinical Adiposity – Liraglutide Evidence) phase 3a clinical trial programme.
In the EU, Saxenda® is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adult patients with an initial BMI of ≥30 kg/m2 (obese), or ≥27 kg/m2 to <30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity such as dysglycaemia (prediabetes or type 2 diabetes mellitus), hypertension, dyslipidaemia or obstructive sleep apnoea.[2]
Guidance is given in the label that treatment with Saxenda® should be discontinued after 12 weeks on the liraglutide 3.0 mg/day dose, if patients have not lost at least 5% of their initial body weight.[2]
About the SCALE Maintenance clinical trial
In the SCALE Maintenance clinical trial, adults with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) or who were overweight (BMI ≥27 kg/m2 to <30 kg/m2) with comorbidities (dyslipidaemia and/or hypertension), who lost at least 5% of their initial weight during a low-calorie diet (1200-1400 kcal/day) run-in period, were randomised to receive Saxenda® (n=212) or placebo (n=210) for 56 weeks, both as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.[1]
Novo Nordisk's phase 3 development programme, called SCALE, investigated liraglutide 3 mg for weight management. The SCALE clinical development programme consisted of four, placebo-controlled, multinational trials called: SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes, SCALE Diabetes, SCALE Sleep Apnoea and SCALE Maintenance.[12-16]
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with more than 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat other serious chronic conditions: haemophilia, growth disorders and obesity. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 42,000 people in 77 countries and markets its products in more than 165 countries. For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube
1. Wharton S, Jacobsen P, Arrone L. Early responders to liraglutide 3.0 mg as adjunct to diet and exercise from the SCALE Maintenance trial. Oral presentation number RS3:3. ECO. 2017.
2. EMA. Saxenda® (liraglutide 3 mg) summary of product characteristics. Available at: http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/EPAR_-_Product_Information/human/003780/WC500185786.pdf Last accessed: May 2017.
3. American Medical Association. A.M.A Adopts New Policies on Second Day of Voting at Annual Meeting. Obesity as a Disease. Available at: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/news/news/2013/2013-06-18-new-ama-policies-annual-meeting.page Last accessed: May 2017.
4. WHO. Obesity: Preventing and managing the global epidemic. Available at: http://www.who.int/iris/handle/10665/42330 Last accessed: May 2017.
5. Guh DP, Zhang W, Bansback N, et al. The incidence of co-morbidities related to obesity and overweight: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health. 2009; 25:88.
6. Peeters A, Barendregt JJ, Willekens F, et al. Obesity in adulthood and its consequences for life expectancy: a life-table analysis. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2003; 138:24-32.
7. Gami AS, Caples SM, Somers VK. Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea. Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America. 2003; 32:869-894.
8. Whitlock G, Lewington S, Sherliker P, et al. Body-mass index and cause-specific mortality in 900 000 adults: collaborative analyses of 57 prospective studies. Lancet. 2009; 373:1083-1096.
9. Wright SM, Aronne LJ. Causes of obesity. Abdominal Imaging. 2012; 37:730-732.
10. WHO. Obesity and Overweight Factsheet no. 311. Available at: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/ Last accessed: May 2017.
11. Knudsen LB, Nielsen PF, Huusfeldt PO, et al. Potent derivatives of glucagon-like peptide-1 with pharmacokinetic properties suitable for once daily administration. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 2000; 43:1664-1669.
12. Blackman A, Foster G, Zammit G, et al. Effect of liraglutide 3.0 mg in individuals with obesity and moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea: The SCALE Sleep Apnea randomized clinical trial. International Journal of Obesity. 2016; 40:1310-1319.
13. Davies MJ, Bergenstal R, Bode B, et al. Efficacy of liraglutide for weight loss among patients with type 2 diabetes: The SCALE diabetes randomized clinical trial. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2015; 314:687-699.
14. Pi-Sunyer X, Astrup A, Fujioka K, et al. A Randomized, Controlled Trial of 3.0 mg of Liraglutide in Weight Management. N Engl J Med. 2015; 373:11-22.
15. le Roux C, Astrup A, Fujioka K, et al. 3 years of liraglutide versus placebo for type 2 diabetes risk reduction and weight management in individuals with prediabetes: a randomised, double-blind trial. The Lancet. 2017; (published online Feb 22.) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(17)30069-7.
16. Wadden TA, Hollander P, Klein S, et al. Weight maintenance and additional weight loss with liraglutide after low-calorie-diet-induced weight loss: The SCALE Maintenance randomized study. International Journal of Obesity. 2013; 37:1443-1451.
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European Paints and Coatings Market Advances with Emerging Digitization, Smart and Multifunctional Coatings Technologies
End-user preferences and regulatory requirements drive new growth opportunities, finds Frost & Sullivan's Visionary Science team
LONDON /PRNewswire/ — Growth in the European paints and coatings market continues to pick up pace. End-user preferences and regulatory requirements are shifting the market towards disruptive technologies such as Big Data and multifunctional/smart coatings, compelling coating companies to move beyond product manufacturing to become total solution providers.
"The development of smart/multifunctional coating systems and technologies, such as self-healing and anti-corrosion coatings are presenting tremendous growth and high-value opportunities for coating companies across specific industrial and infrastructural sectors like manufacturing and oil and gas," said Visionary Science Industry Director, Dr Brian Balmer.
Trends in the European Paints and Coatings Market, Forecast to 2021, new analysis from Frost & Sullivan's Future of Chemicals & Materials in Infrastructure & Mobility Growth Partnership Service programme, provides key drivers, restraints, technologies and growth opportunities across the European paints and coatings market with focus on architectural, automotive, protective and marine, powder coatings, and wood and furniture sectors.
For complimentary access to more information on this analysis, or to find out more, please email Evgenia Oleynikova, Corporate Communications: evgenia.oleynikova@frost.com
From a regional perspective, end users in Western Europe demand high performance and sustainable solutions, while customers in the Eastern European countries are price-sensitive and prefer relatively standard and cheaper solutions.
Other trends and developments driving growth in the European paints and coatings market include:
Architectural coatings continue to be the biggest industry segment, with powder coatings as the fastest growing sub-segment due to the benefits it provides companies in terms of application costs, productivity, and reduced rejection rates.
Partnerships between original equipment manufacturers and insurance companies will boost opportunities in the European automotive coatings segment.
Better durability and versatility of polyurethane-dispersions (PUD) propel demand for indoor paints, wood flooring, exterior cladding, and roof coatings.
"The European paints and coatings market is still fragmented with a large number of regionally strong manufacturers," noted Dr Balmer. "This provides an opportunity for larger participants to merge with, or acquire, regionally stronger players to expand customer base, build scale of operations, or acquire new technology solutions."
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Trends in the European Paints and Coatings Market, Forecast to 2021
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Corona and Parley for the Oceans form a global partnership to address marine plastic pollution
Commitment to protect 100 Islands against marine plastic pollution by 2020 and to turn them into symbols of change
Corona commits to the Parley AIR Strategy and adopts a plastic free philosophy across all aspects of the brand
TULUM, Mexico /PRNewswire/ — Today, on International Recycling Day, Corona and Parley for the Oceans announced their partnership in the movement to end marine plastic pollution, one of the biggest threats to human health and the survival of the planet's largest and most important ecosystem — the world's oceans. The long-term partnership launches with a plan to protect 100 Islands by 2020 starting in six key regions in different parts of the world – Mexico, Maldives, Australia, Chile, Italy and Dominican Republic.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8095651-corona-parley-for-the-oceans/
An estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the oceans each year. The problem is found in every known ecosystem and at every level of the food chain. If current marine pollution trends continue, the oceans will contain more plastic than fish by the year 2050. The partners will protect these regions by implementing Parley's creative, multidisciplinary approach and signature formula, the Parley AIR Strategy (Avoid, Intercept, Redesign).
"We are all connected to the sea. The state of our islands is a powerful reminder of that fact. Plastic trash travels around the world and washes up on the most remote beaches, enclosing paradise with a belt of colorful plastic debris. It makes you understand that something is dead wrong. Plastic is a design failure. To raise awareness and immediately reduce the production of new plastic, we invented Ocean Plastic™ from upcycled marine debris and developed a formula for long-term change — the Parley AIR Strategy: Avoid plastic; Intercept plastic debris; Redesign materials, products and the ways we use them," says Cyrill Gutsch, founder of Parley for the Oceans.
"In Corona, we found the perfect partner to bring this philosophy and strategy to a new territory: the beverage sector. Economy caused this plastic problem in the first place, but with the transformative power of collaboration and Eco Innovation, we can make it the key to the solution."
Corona is a brand that was born at the beach, surrounded by ocean. It exists to inspire the world to disconnect from routine and reconnect with your essential nature. As a brand that celebrates a life lived outdoors and calls the beach and the oceans home, Corona is committed to protecting its homeland. But this home is facing a great danger.
For years, the brand has been engaging local communities to do beach cleanups with an initiative called 'Save the Beach' in several countries around the world. The partnership with Parley for the Oceans represents an evolution of Corona's commitment to take care of the outdoors and the 100 islands represent the most iconic symbols of Corona's paradise.
"We needed to take a stand and protect the heart and soul of our brand. We will spread our love for the oceans and make people understand that we need to take care of it, inspiring people to change their own behaviors. Corona is present in more than 180 countries and we have the opportunity and the responsibility to use that reach to be a voice for the oceans." says Thiago Zanettini, Global Vice President of Corona.
In addition to implementing Parley AIR, Corona and Parley are engaging like-minded ambassadors to represent the partnership in their countries. Chris Hemsworth (Australia), Diego Luna (Mexico), Ramon Navarro (Chile) and Nashla Bogaert (Dominican Republic) recently attended Parley Ocean School in the Maldives, an immersive experience bringing together a variety of different people in the ultimate classroom, the Indian Ocean.
Artists, designers, filmmakers, marine biologists, musicians, photographers and scientists explored the beauty of the oceans and witnessed the negative impact of plastic pollution on life underwater, on uninhabited islands and in local communities. The collective experience marks the starting point of an idea: Corona, Parley and a select group of creative change-makers will turn 100 islands into symbols of change.
"Participating in Parley Ocean School in the Maldives was an eye-opening experience," said Diego Luna, actor and Corona x Parley ambassador. "When you picture beautiful islands and other beach destinations, you imagine them in their pristine state with clear blue waters, but then you see the problem up close and you realize that we are destroying paradise through our careless use of plastic. All of us can be part of the solution and help our beaches and oceans by taking simple actions to use less plastic in our daily lives, recycle more, and educate the people around us to do the same. I'm particularly proud to be affiliated with a program that is not only committed to protecting beaches around the world, but also in my homeland Mexico.
Chris Hemsworth added, "I've spent a large part of my life in and around the ocean, it's where a lot of my happiest memories came from. If I had anxieties or worries, I'd head to the ocean and it was always the place where I could reset and be 100% present. My experience in the Maldives made it obvious how our short-term use of plastic has a long-term damaging effect on our oceans. I'm thrilled to be a part of this program, because I want to inspire people to find a solution and protect the world's oceans so future generations can enjoy them like I do."
Corona's Commitment
Beyond protecting 100 Islands, Corona will implement a plastic conscious philosophy across all aspects of the brand by adopting the Parley AIR Strategy. The brand already avoids plastic by using wood across its promotional materials and serving ice cold Coronas in metal buckets all around the world.
This process will start with an assessment of the brand's supply chain, leading to a long-term innovation pipeline to reduce and eventually replace plastic items that are currently in use. Additionally, there will be a focus on employee education and reduction of plastic use at all brand activations and events.
An immediate action is to a redesign one of the brand's biggest global programs, Corona Sunsets – a series of festivals and events occurring worldwide – to not only align with the Parley AIR Strategy, but also to leverage the occasion as a means of educating more than 350,000 consumers a year.
For more information about the Corona and Parley partnership visit: http://www.coronaxparley.com
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About Corona
Born in Mexico, Corona is the leading beer brand in the country, the most popular Mexican beer worldwide exported to more than 180 countries. Corona Extra was first brewed in 1925 at the Cervecería Modelo in Mexico City and is still proudly produced entirely in Mexico.
Corona is a pioneer in the beer industry by being the first to use a transparent bottle showcasing its purity and high quality to the world. Each glass bottle is produced in a glass factory in Mexico owned by the brand. The artwork found on the bottle is hand painted, highlighting our commitment to quality in our packaging and our Mexican heritage.
No Corona is complete without the lime. Naturally adding character, flavor and refreshment, the lime ritual is an integral part of delivering an experience that is truly unique to Corona. The brand is synonymous with the beach and celebrates time outdoors. It invites people to pause, relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
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About Parley for the Oceans
Parley is the collaboration network where creators, thinkers and leaders come together to raise awareness for the beauty and fragility of our oceans and collaborate on strategies that can end their destruction. Headquartered in New York, Parley is known for renaming sustainability into 'Eco Innovation,' a concept realized through its high calibre collaborations and the introduction of Ocean Plastic™, a range of premium materials for the sports, fashion and luxury industries made from upcycled marine plastic debris.
Parley understands current plastic is a design failure, seeing the long-term solution for marine plastic pollution in the redesign of the harmful material. In the meantime, Parley created a catalyst innovation that provides an immediate replacement for new, virgin plastic: Ocean Plastic™. Together with its partners, in the last five years Parley raised awareness for the issue, boosted the general image of recycling and established the first global supply chain for marine plastic debris. Additionally, Parley created a funding mechanism that financially allows the implementation of the Parley AIR Strategy in four key areas: Communication and Education, Direct Impact, Research and Development, and Eco-Innovation.
*Parley AIR Strategy
The strategy is simple and easily scaled across private households, governments and corporations—and the creative industries that mold reality through ideas, materials and products. Based on the fact that at least every second breath we take is generated by the oceans, that mankind cannot survive on a planet with lifeless seas, the name Parley AIR also stands for three actions:
A = Avoid plastic.
"Avoid" includes initiatives to educate people on the importance of reducing plastic use, how to avoid unnecessary plastics and the value of replacing new, virgin plastic with Ocean Plastic™ materials made from upcycled marine debris. Through Parley Talks, ocean experts educate youth, creators, thinkers and leaders on the cause to inspire action. This education phase is the first step to ushering in change.
I = Intercept plastic waste.
"Intercept" is a comprehensive approach to collect existing waste using various methods from high seas to coastlines, divert plastics from landfill and prevent it from entering the oceans in the first place. While it is difficult and expensive to get plastic trash out of the open sea, where it is broken apart into tiny pieces and where only a small percentage is found at the surface, Parley is putting a strong focus on shorelines and beaches with its global network of partners and operations.
R = Redesign plastic materials and products.
"Redesign" addresses innovation around materials, products and new ways of using them. The original vision was to turn marine plastic debris into an opportunity and make it an attractive alternative to virgin plastic. With the name Ocean Plastic™. Parley successfully introduced this material to art, fashion and sports communities, setting a strong trend and new standard for the use of recycled materials. After establishing a global network with certified Parley Supply Chain partners comprised of recycling companies, yarn and fabric makers, Parley can now work towards its most challenging goal: the development of new materials that can replace plastic for good.
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Statement by ResMed on Plans to Renew Its Patent Infringement Case Against Fisher & Paykel
SAN DIEGO /PRNewswire/ — ResMed today issued the following statement from David Pendarvis, the company's global general counsel and chief administrative officer:
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"ResMed filed a motion to dismiss the current International Trade Commission (ITC) complaint so that we can refile and incorporate additional evidence generated since the original complaint was filed. We believe this will make our strong case even stronger, and we remain confident in our position in the ITC. ResMed's innovations have transformed the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing. We're committed to protecting our innovation, which is why we've engaged in global legal proceedings with Fisher & Paykel."
About ResMed
ResMed (NYSE: RMD) changes lives with award-winning medical devices and cloud-based software applications that better diagnose, treat and manage sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic diseases. ResMed is a global leader in connected care, with more than 3 million patients remotely monitored every day. Our 5,000-strong team is committed to creating the world's best tech-driven medical device company – improving quality of life, reducing the impact of chronic disease, and saving healthcare costs in more than 100 countries. ResMed.com | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
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L'Oréal Paris Celebrates 20 Years of Cinema & Beauty in Cannes
PARIS /PRNewswire/ —
As the 70th Cannes Film Festival opens, L'Oréal Paris marks its 20th year as official beauty partner.
L'Oréal Paris begins its festival-long celebration of beauty and cinema with the Cannes public, starting today on the L'Oréal Paris beach.
Marking its second decade as the Official Cannes beauty partner, today L'Oréal Paris inaugurates its free Outdoor Cinema open to the public to celebrate women in film with six of its ambassador actresses. The brand opens its Pop-up Boutique to all festival-goers; and gives the world the first red carpet beauty looks under the new creative direction of global makeup director Val Garland. This edition also welcomes the new L'Oréal Paris Global spokesperson, the young andaccomplished actress Elle Fanning, who makes her debut on the red carpet on May 17th.
As Cannes enters its second week, the brand celebrates 20 years of collaboration with the Cannes Film Festival, its Canniversary, with the L'Oréal Cinéma Club soirée.
Cannes 2017, it's going to be a beauty!
DAY BY DAY: BEAUTY AT THE FESTIVAL: L'OREAL PARIS AT CANNES 2017
May 17th -22nd Celebrating Beauty and Cinema: L'Oréal Paris Lights up the Big Screen with the L'Oréal Paris Outdoor Cinema open to the general public, Martinez beach.
From the opening night with Julianne Moore on the evening of May 17th, every evening has a different L'Oréal Paris actress. This includes new global ambassador Elle Fanning who will introduce her iconic film choices to the public, until May 22nd. These special free screenings start at 9pm every night.
May 17th Julianne Moore introduces Maps to the Stars, 2014, Award for Best Actress: 1h,52 minutes.
May 18th Susan Sarandon introduces Thelma and Louise, 1991, Out of Competition: 2h,10 minutes.
May 19th In her first role for the brand, Elle Fanning, new L'Oréal Paris actress ambassador, introduces Ginger & Rosa: 1h,30 minutes.
May 20th Aishwarya Rai introduces Devdas, 2002, Out of Competition: 3h,5 minutes.
May 21st Andie MacDowell presents Sex, Lies, and Videotape, 1989, Palme d'Or: 1h,40 minutes.
May 22nd Eva Longoria presents Lowriders, 2017, screening at the L'Oréal Paris Cinema following its worldwide release May 12th: 1h,39 minutes.
Democratizing the Festival experience to the public, the L'Oréal Paris Big Screen will show films at the same time as the official gala screenings, just along from the Palais des Festivals on the Martinez beach. Follow our social media channels to stay tuned for the latest updates.
MAY 17TH – 28TH: L'ORÉAL PARIS 100% MAKEUP CANNES POP UP BOUTIQUE
The first immersive L'Oréal Paris Pop-up Boutique is now open! Open every day of the festival, 100% dedicated to makeup, festival-goers can discover the beauty influences and innovations in real-time. Including the new red carpet looks created by new global makeup director Val Garland, the maverick artist behind some of the most inventive looks in beauty today and at Cannes for the first time in her new role at L'Oréal Paris. Revolutionizing the shopping experience, shoppers can access free tutorials, expert advice and services with a chance to win the exclusive and elusive, Cannes red carpet tickets! The boutique will also give fans and consumers the opportunity to discover the latest collection of products, including the limited-edition Red Carpet Color Riche, featuring the Palme d'Or – a collector's edition created for the brand's Canniversary. There is also the opportunity to have red carpet looks recreated by our makeup artists and to meet our actress ambassadors' in-store.
MAY 24TH: THE CANNIVERSARY PARTY, L'ORÉAL PARIS CINEMA CLUB
Two decades calls for a celebration! On May 24th, L'Oréal Paris throws its biggest Cannes party yet, with the greatest names in filmmaking and beauty in attendance. A night where cinema comes to life, and different scenography, projections and installations celebrate the art of filmmaking. This all comes together with a live showcase and exclusive performance, watched by every L'Oréal Paris actress in town. Guests will include Eva Longoria, Bianca Balti, Barbara Palvin, Doutzen Kroes, Lara Stone, Maria Borges, Irina Shayk, Kristina Bazan, Alexina Graham, Neelam Gill and Léna Meyer Landrut along with Marlon Teixeira; and fashions designer, Olivier Rousteing.
MAY 25TH: AMFAR CINEMA AGAINST AIDS: GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD COLLECTION
L'Oréal Paris hair and makeup artists bring beauty into the Golden Age of Hollywood by showcasing these styles on 40 top models including L'Oreal Paris ambassadors who will take to the charity runway at the Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc. This year's list includes at the most sought-after faces on the Cannes schedule, including L'Oréal Paris ambassadors Doutzen Kroes, Bianca Balti, Barbara Palvin, Irina Shayk, Lara Stone, Maria Borges, Alexina Graham, Kristina Bazan, Neelam Gill and Marlon Teixeira among amfAR's co-chairs. The event will bring together stars in film and fashion in an effort to raise awareness and funds in the fight against AIDS. The evening will be hosted by Eva Longoria and supported by the iconic fashion editor, Carine Roitfeld.
MAY 17TH-24TH: MAKING RED CARPET FIRSTS
From the Opening to the Closing Ceremonies and every day in between, L'Oréal Paris reaffirms its commitment to diversity and to cinema by continuing to promote exceptional talent and women from all corners of the globe. On the red carpet for this historic edition of Cannes both Elle Fanning, the newly announced global face of L'Oréal Paris, Deepika Padukone, the Bollywood star, Guan Xiaotong, the 19-year-old Chinese acting sensation and Wotan Wilke Möhring, the German-born actor make their festival debut for L'Oréal Paris. Representing the brand to the international audience at Cannes and watching at home. The Angolan-born model, Maria Borges, will also represent the brand for the first time at this 70th edition.
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ASEAN Ministers Convene at Sunway University to Drive Regional SDG Agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia/PRNewswire/ — In late April 2017, thought-leaders including Ministers, Former Ministers and representatives from government bodies and prominent economists specializing in sustainable development from the ASEAN region and Australia gathered at Sunway University in Sunway City, Malaysia. The gathering at a two-day ASEAN Ministers Workshop 2017 (AMW) was to share and improve their respective national strategies, and to formulate a regional mechanism to implement the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Southeast Asia.
Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia (3rd from left) and Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah AO, Chancellor of Sunway University (2nd from right) with distinguished members from the first Plenary Discussion at the ASEAN Ministers Workshop
Among the ASEAN Ministers who attended the first of its kind workshop were: Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman bin Dahlan, Minister in charge of the Economic Planning Unit, Malaysia; Dr Bambang Brodjonegoro, Minister of National Development Planning, Indonesia; and Saleumxay Kommasith, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR.
Tan Sri Dr Ramon V Navaratnam, Pro Chancellor of Sunway University welcomed all the delegates to the workshop. In his welcome speech he emphasized on the important role corporates and SMEs play in supporting sustainable development, citing that it is in their best interest to support sustainable development as it will benefit their businesses in the future.
"This first AMW will be the catalyst of an annual high-level event for the ASEAN Ministers to meet, discuss and work towards achieving the SDGs for the region. The Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development (JSC) is committed to support the UN's blueprint for ending poverty in the world in the context of sustainable development and building a sustainable future for all," said Professor Woo Wing Thye, Chair, AMW Organizing Committee.
With three plenary discussions focused on the ASEAN Experience, the Australian Experience and the Action Items for Southeast Asia, the workshop also included a public lecture by Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Chairman of JSC and a dialogue with the attending ASEAN ministers.
Taking a question from a member of the audience, Professor Jeffrey Sachs shared that universities have an important role to play in helping ASEAN countries attain the SDGs through higher education. From the development of deep excellence in science, technology, engineering and areas essential to supporting sustainable policy development, Professor Jeffrey Sachs urged universities to consider becoming incubators for SDG start-ups.
During the plenary discussion on Implementing SDGs: The ASEAN Experience, keynote speaker Datuk Seri Abdul bin Rahman Dahlan spoke of Malaysia's commitment to adopting the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development via the Eleventh Malaysia Plan (2016 to 2020). Looking forward to getting everyone to work together to make the world a better place, Abdul Rahman shared the willingness of Malaysia to work with regional and international partners towards making the 17 SDG goals a reality.
Among those who participated in the workshop were Dato' Dr Abdul Rashid Abdul Malik, CEO, Pulau Banding Foundation; Professor John Thwaites, Co-chair SDSN Leadership Council and Chair Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Australia; Professor Gamini Herath, Professor of Economics, School of Business, Monash University Malaysia; Professor Phouphet Kyophilavong, Vice-Dean of Economics, National University of Lao; Professor Sumiani Yusoff, Dean, Sustainability Science Research Cluster, Universiti Malaya; Professor Noraini Tamin, IPBES, Expert of Land Degradation and Restoration; Rosemarie G Edillon, Undersecretary of the National Development Office for Policy and Planning, National Economic and Development Authority, Philippines; Dr Somkiat Triratpan, Secretary to the Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, Thailand; Philip Green, First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Mainland and Regional Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia; Professor Vu Quoc Huy, Director, Institute of Regional Sustainable Development, Vietnamese Academy of Social Sciences; and Professor Graeme Wilkinson, Vice-Chancellor of Sunway University.
The workshop was sponsored and organized by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation (JCF); and co-organized by the Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development (JSC), Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia (JCI), Pulau Banding Foundation, UKM's Lestari and hosted by Sunway University.
About the Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development
The Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development (JSC) was established through a substantial gift from the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network to support the global effort to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations in 2015. The Center is housed at Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its vision is to embed sustainable development practices in everyday life. JSC will collaborate with government agencies, private sector groups, and civil society to formulate public policies and actions to realize the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. It will serve as the Southeast Asia regional hub of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network to promote green development and social progress through research and education.
For further queries, kindly contact the Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development at jsc@sunway.edu.my.
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Frost & Sullivan Lauds Aprima's Ambulatory Revenue Cycle Management Platform for Expanding Customers' Margins through Superior Collection Efficiency
-Aprima effectively caters to ambulatory practices that require error-free claims processing and timely alerts on key RCM issues
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Based on its recent analysis of the ambulatory revenue cycle management (RCM) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Aprima® Medical Software, Inc. with the 2017 United States Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Leadership. In response to the urgent need for a range of advanced IT solutions that can also generate more net patient revenue, Aprima rolled out a series of RCM solutions, such as patient access, clinical documentation, claims processing, denials management, and outcomes measurement, which cover the entire value chain. Aprima is the RCM vendor of choice for numerous independent and hospital-owned physician practices, serving 70 specialties and sub-specialties in the United States. It boasts an industry-leading client retention rate of 98% due to its dedication to providing best-in-class technologies and reliable customer support.
Frost & Sullivan recognizes Aprima® Medical Software, Inc. with the 2017 United States Product Leadership Award.
"Aprima's flagship RCM platform combines sophisticated technology and proven billing expertise to help US ambulatory practices completely outsource their RCM departments," said Frost & Sullivan Industry Analyst Koustav Chatterjee. "These practices rely on Aprima to optimize cost and collection through better eligibility checking, claims editing, and denial management."
Aprima's technology, coupled with advisory services, allows these practices to reduce average account receivable (A/R) durations, enhance corporate revenues, and optimize regulatory compliance with regard to:
ICD 10 transition
Integration of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS') rules
Prepayment audits
Adherence to physician quality reporting system (PQRS) reporting objectives
Aprima consolidates the pricing for most RCM components and enhances customers' margins on collection because they are not required to invest in multiple external RCM vendors. This lowers the operational expenditure on RCM design and deployment.
Many medical practices lack the time and expertise to manage appeals and other billing issues that can result in thousands of dollars lost every month. Aprima RCM provides that focus and expertise, partnering with each practice to help increase reimbursements, speed up payment time, and reduce denials and underpayments. Furthermore, the company's account management team helps practices identify coding omissions, and compares payments to payer contracted allowables, in order to help prevent underpayments. The team also assesses denials and offers regulatory support. On average, Aprima RCM customers are paid significantly faster than other RCM services and industry benchmarks.
Aprima's claims engine has more than 20 million edits and a 98% clean claims rate. Its customers prefer doing business with Aprima due to its deep customer centricity and demonstrable results. On average, physician practices that leverage the Aprima RCM platform improve collection efficiency by 7% to 9% and increase revenue up to 29%.
"Aprima has emerged as the ideal RCM solution for ambulatory providers that are replacing their incumbent electronic health record vendors and or RCM vendors due to their inability to optimally enable value-based care principles," noted Koustav. "Overall, its top-class RCM platform, customer acquisition strategy for new accounts, and evidence-based product enhancements for existing accounts will ensure its continued success through 2020."
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has developed a product with innovative features and functionality, gaining rapid acceptance in the market. The award recognizes the quality of the solution and the customer value enhancements it enables.
Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.
About Aprima® Medical Software, Inc.
Aprima provides innovative electronic health record (EHR), practice management (PM), population health and revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions for medical practices. For nearly two decades, the company has delivered quality solutions that have helped tens of thousands of users enhance patient care and satisfaction, as well as improve their practices' bottom lines. Its EHR/PM solution sets the benchmark for ease-of-use, speed and flexibility, thanks to its single application, single database and customizable design that adapts automatically to individual physician workflows. Aprima has a proven track record of compliance with government initiatives, such as Meaningful Use and ICD-10, and has been awarded pre-validation status for NCQA PCMH recognition. The company is based in Richardson, Texas and performs all development, support, implementation and RCM services from within the U.S. To learn more about how Aprima can help your practice, please visit http://www.aprima.com, call us at 844 4APRIMA or email us at info@aprima.com.
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Cheltenham Music Festival
Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA
Established at the end of the Second World War in 1945, the Cheltenham Music Festival is a 12-day celebration of classical music, featuring performances of both well-known classics and more contemporary pieces. The festival takes place between June and July and aims to showcase new and young artists. Alongside the various concerts, visitors to the Cheltenham Music Festival will find a wide-ranging programme of events that includes workshops, talks and film showings, as well as a fringe "festival within a festival."
The Cheltenham Music Festival takes place in a number of venues both inside and outside of Cheltenham between June and July each year. Within Cheltenham there are events in the Town Hall and the Pittville Pump Rooms, along with other smaller venues.
There are several car parks in the centre of Cheltenham, as well as two park and ride facilities that have free parking on the outskirts of the town. There is also a bus that goes from these facilities straight to the centre of Cheltenham. Cheltenham Spa Rail Station is located in the east of town and has regular services to and from big cities, such as London, Birmingham and Manchester.
Outside of Cheltenham, concerts take place in Tewkesbury Abbey and Gloucester Cathedral. Both of these venues are easily accessible from the M5 by car. Trains also operate between Tewkesbury and Gloucester via Cheltenham.
Tickets for the individual events normally go on sale in March and are available to buy online, the telephone or in person at the Cheltenham Festivals Box Office in the town. Ticket prices, of course, vary for each event with discounts available for under those under 30 years of age, students and for those who are unemployed. There are several free events during the festival, as well, but some still require a ticket, as space is limited.
Featuring well over 600 performers each year, the festival hosts numerous concerts throughout the 12-day period. The Town Hall Festival Proms has an eclectic mix of music with performances that include the classics, such as Mozart, Beethoven and Wagner. There are also performances from the festival's "Artist in Residence" who is chosen each year to showcase more modern classical music.
Most afternoons and evenings have concerts at one of the many venues used for the festival, including performances from new talent, different ensembles and international artists. The festival also features various talks on a range of subjects including individual composers, music history and contemporary issues. Furthermore, there are a number of film showings of art-house style films that have been inspired by, and/or feature, contemporary classical music.
Other Festival Highlights Include:
Exhibitions – These displays focus on the work of a composer, a music photographer or one of the featured performers from the festival
Festival Fringe – The fringe involves a number of free or very low cost concerts in smaller venues around Cheltenham, typically featuring music by local performers (such as the Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra and the Cheltenham Youth Choir)
Guided Walks – These guided tours around Cheltenham demonstrate the long history of classical music within the city
Party in the Park – This is a free event aimed at families with open air performances, crafts, as well as food and drinks stalls

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Post Earthquake Relief & Reconstruction
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Two major earthquakes – measuring 7.8 and 7.3 in magnitude – hit Nepal within 3 weeks of each other, affecting more than 8 million people. The first was the worst quake to strike the region in more than 80 years, killing thousands and injuring thousands more. There is massive destruction to houses, productive assets, business and basic infrastructure in rural villages.
The disaster has disproportionately affected poorer residents who lived in mud and stone houses that crumbled and are in hard-to-reach areas of mountainous terrain, cut off during the monsoon by flooding and landslides. In addition to the physical damage caused by the earthquakes, levels of fear, anger, frustration and hopelessness among the affected population are rising in the face of a system that is struggling to meet immediate and medium-term needs.
Apart from keeping the telecommunication intact and working, Ncell also worked with implementing partners like Help Nepal Network and Clean Up Nepal to help the people affected by earthquake. These programs included both short term relief work like building temporary shelters and toilets, awareness campaigns and health camp as well as long term reconstruction work like building permanent toilets for schools. Please click on the implementing partners name to learn in detail about the reconstruction work.


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Boston Scientific will be exhibiting, as well as recruiting, at Jobs Expo Cork
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Great news! Boston Scientific are returning to recruit at Jobs Expo Cork this weekend. If you work in the STEM sector, don't pass up the opportunity to meet them this Saturday at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
About Boston Scientific
John Abele and Pete Nicholas established Boston Scientific in 1979. Their aim was to benefit public health by giving patients medical options that were more accessible, cost less and were also less invasive.
Since then, the company has grown to be a global innovator. They have three locations in Ireland – Galway, Cork and Clonmel.
Established in 1994, the Galway site manufactures key product lines. These include drug-eluting and biliary stents, as well as catheters. Galway is the largest BS facility in Ireland with more than 3,000 employees. In addition, it is the largest manufacturing facility in the company's worldwide network. They manufacture more than 3 million life-saving devices a year, shipped to all corners of the globe.
BS's Cork facility has more than 1,100 employees. Established in 1998, the Cork site manufactures products for a variety of Boston Scientific divisions. They manufacture more than 5.6 million life saving devices per year, which are shipped all across the globe.
This is the smallest Boston Scientific facility in Ireland. Clonmel employs 850 people and manufactures pacemakers, ICDs and defibrillators. They supply these devices to hospitals and health clinics in almost 100 countries.
Boston Scientific has an impressive portfolio of 13,000 products. As a result, the company is a medical device leader. They employ around 23,000 people across the world, and they are an equal opportunity employer.
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The Best 5 Herbs for Detox
Chemicals are used to manufacture many products that we consume and use every day. Many of these chemicals are toxic and are persistent in the environment. As a result, these toxins build up in our body and result in health problems such as fatigue and low energy, digestive disorders, skin problems, headaches, weight gain, and more. The process of eliminating toxins and other unwanted substances from the body has been practiced for centuries in many cultures. The process, which is known as detoxification, is all about cleansing the body while nourishing it at the same time. While many herbs have been identified to help our body eliminate toxins, some of the best five herbs for detox include dandelion root, nettle leaf, white pine needle, milk thistle and turmeric.
What is Detoxification and How Does it Work?
Detoxification is a method used to help rid toxins from the body. Our body is made up of several organ systems that naturally combat and eliminate toxic chemicals on a daily basis, including the lungs, skin, digestive tract, liver, and kidneys. Different systems detoxify in varying ways:
The lungs can detoxify by removing gases, such as carbon dioxide and other waste gases your body doesn't need.
The skin is made up of an emulsion of water and lipids (fats) that act as a barrier against toxic substances.
The digestive system can detoxify by eliminating toxic foods, by either vomiting or excrement.
The liver detoxifies by filtering the blood to remove toxins, synthesizing and secreting bile to promote healthy digestion, and using enzymes to break down harmful and unwanted chemicals.
The kidneys detoxify by secreting toxins or filtering toxins out of the blood and into urine.
While these systems do an incredible job of ridding our body of toxins, we are overwhelmed with toxic substances on a daily basis, causing toxin overload. That said, it can be very beneficial to utilize supplements that support or strengthen these organs and aid in the removal of toxins. The benefits of using herbal supplements to aid in detoxing include an increase in energy levels, improved mental clarity, a strong immune system, healthy and clear skin, improved weight management and digestion, and hormonal balance.
The Best Herbs for Detox
While there are many herbs that have been identified as effective supplements for detox, some of the most well-researched and popular herbs for detoxing include dandelion root, nettle leaf, white pine needle, milk thistle, and turmeric.
Dandelion Root
Dandelion root is mildly diuretic (increases urine output), which allows for the removal of excess liquid and toxins from the body. Further, the root contains several key compounds that make it an effective supplement for natural detox. It is an excellent source of potassium, which may help the kidneys filter toxins more effectively and improve blood flow. The root also contains a high concentration of kynurenic acid, an amino acid that assists the liver in bile production, ultimately improving digestion and aiding in the removal of toxic substances. Anytime digestion is improved, the absorption of nutrients and the removal of wastes and toxins from the body improves as well. Many clinical studies showcase the power of dandelion root and its ability to combat toxic substances and stress in the body. In one study, researchers concluded that dandelion root was an effective treatment to reduce free radical damage and toxicity levels in mice that had been administered Acetaminophen, a popular pain reliever. Another study concluded that dandelion root can protect against alcohol-induced oxidative stress and carbon tetrachloride—a compound found in building materials and cleaning agents at home—induced liver damage.
Nettle leaf, also known as stinging nettle, is a nourishing tonic that supports detoxification and overall health. Like dandelion root, nettle leaf is also a gentle diuretic, helping the body process and flush away toxins in the urinary tract. It has been discovered that nettle leaf is especially helpful for toxicity that manifests as rheumatic conditions—autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that cause your immune system to attack your joints, muscles, bones and organs—by helping to eliminate uric acid in the body. It can also aid in treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis that can be aggravated by poor liver function and enhanced levels of toxicity. Other potential benefits of nettle leaf include managing blood sugar levels in those with diabetes, improving respiratory health, and promoting prostate health.
White pine needles contain many vitamins and nutrients that support overall health. It is extremely rich in vitamin C and vitamin A, which can help strengthen the immune system, improve vision, prevent respiratory infections, stimulate circulation, inhibit chronic disease, and increase cognitive function, among other potential benefits. White pine also contains a high concentration of compound called suramin, a drug that has been used for hundreds of years to treat African sleeping sickness and river blindness. Suramin is considered to be anti-infective, meaning it is capable of acting against infection by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing the infectious agent outright. Not only has suramin been shown to be effective in inhibiting the replication of a wide range of viruses, but it has also been identified as a potential remedy to the pathogenic transmission of the spike protein form mRNA injections.
Milk thistle contains a high concentration of a compound known as silymarin; a group of three flavonoids called silibinin, silidianin, and silicristin that strengthen the outer membranes of liver cells and reduce the number of toxins entering the cells. This compound is also known to have powerful antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, making milk thistle an effective herb to combat oxidative stress, free radical damage, and inflammation, while also restoring damaged liver tissues. Subsequentially, milk thistle has traditionally been used to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, prevent and treat cancer, and protect the liver from various toxins including snake bites, alcohol, and other environmental poisons. Today, it is used as a complementary therapy by people who have liver damage due to conditions including alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis and liver cancer. If you are planning a wild night out with friends, taking milk thistle before and after consuming alcohol has been known to reduce the severity of the subsequent hangover.
Turmeric is very well-known for its detoxification properties and its ability to support liver function. Curcumin, the most predominant compound found in turmeric, contains strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and has a significant potential to prevent and treat several chronic conditions. For this reason, researchers believe that turmeric may also be able to prevent liver disease and dispel toxins from the body. One study tested turmeric's efficacy on detoxification in a group of rats that were exposed to mercury. The study concluded that curcumin was effective in reversing serum biochemical changes, which are the markers of kidney and liver damage. Researchers also noted that rats that were given curcumin had significant reduction in mercury concentration in tissues, indicating that turmeric's antioxidant properties potentially enhanced liver filtration.
How to Use Herbs to Detox
There are various ways you can incorporate herbal supplements into your life and reap their naturally detoxifying benefits. While the duration of herbal detoxes vary, most are short term, lasting anywhere between 3-14 days. Still, some herbal detoxes are recommended as daily use to promote healthy digestion as well as support the liver, kidneys and other organs that aid in the removal of toxins. Herbal detoxes are usually done by making a tea of one or more of the herbs listed above, and/or various other herbs that have been researched to aid in the removal of toxins. Vera Herbals not only makes a Detox Tea Blend with many of the herbs mentioned above, but we also handcraft several powerful herbal remedies that support the body's natural detoxifying process. These herbal remedies include:
Organic Dandelion Root Spagyric Tincture meant to promote a healthy liver through its detoxifying qualities, reduce oxidative stress, free radicals and inflammation, promote weight loss, and aid in digestion.
The Purifier, made from white pine needle, dandelion root, and nettle leaf to help support your body's natural cleansing systems from toxins, harsh chemicals, and hormone disruptors.
Organic Turmeric Spagyric Extract to reduce inflammation, increase the antioxidant capacity in the body, increase brain function, and even lower the risk of heart disease.
All of these herbal remedies are made using the spagyric extraction process, a process that uses alchemical practices to boost the bio-availability of the product and truly utilizes the full essence of the plant—creating an extremely potent and powerful plant medicine.
Whether you know it or not, your everyday life includes exposure to chemicals that aren't good for your health. While you can limit some exposure to toxins, it is impossible to remove your exposure altogether. That's why it is important to undergo detoxes or add herbal supplements that can help eliminate the amount of toxic build-up in the body. Otherwise, other ways to get rid of toxins in the body include exercising, getting a good amount of sleep, drinking more water, and eating healthy. Not only will your body thank you, but you'll wake up feeling more vibrant, alive, joyful, and full of energy!
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"Cancer incidence rates were almost three times higher as compared to the matched general population (SIR = 2.75; 95%-CI: 2.33–3.21). Significantly increased SIRs were observed for renal cell carcinoma (SIR = 22.46), post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (SIR = 8.36), prostate cancer (SIR = 2.22), bladder cancer (SIR = 3.24), thyroid cancer (SIR = 10.13) and melanoma (SIR = 3.08). Independent pre-transplant risk factors for cancer-free survival were age <52.3 years (p = 0.007, Hazard ratio (HR): 0.82), age >62.6 years (p = 0.001, HR: 1.29), polycystic kidney disease other than autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) (p = 0.001, HR: 0.68), high body mass index in kg/m2 (p<0.001, HR: 1.04), ADPKD (p = 0.008, HR: 1.26) and diabetic nephropathy (p = 0.004, HR = 1.51). G-chart analysis identified relevant changes in the detection rates of cancer during aftercare with no significant relation to identified risk factors for cancer-free survival (p<0.05)."
Each type of organ transplant comes with cancer risks that may be different due to unique biology of that organ, or more commonly, due to the different drug protocals - both drug type and dosage - used for each type of transplant.


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Kodak on its deathbed
Wednesday, 18 January 2012 18:02:01 CST David-Braverman Entertainment, Work (0)
The Economist this week examines the imminent death of Kodak, which in the 1970s commanded 90% of the film market:
Then came digital photography to replace film, and smartphones to replace cameras. Kodak's revenues peaked at nearly $16 billion in 1996 and its profits at $2.5 billion in 1999. The consensus forecast by analysts is that its revenues in 2011 were $6.2 billion. It recently reported a third-quarter loss of $222m, the ninth quarterly loss in three years. In 1988, Kodak employed over 145,000 workers worldwide; at the last count, barely one-tenth as many. Its share price has fallen by nearly 90% in the past year (see chart).
Despite its strengths—hefty investment in research, a rigorous approach to manufacturing and good relations with its local community—Kodak had become a complacent monopolist. Fujifilm exposed this weakness by bagging the sponsorship of the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles while Kodak dithered. The publicity helped Fujifilm's far cheaper film invade Kodak's home market.
Another reason why Kodak was slow to change was that its executives "suffered from a mentality of perfect products, rather than the high-tech mindset of make it, launch it, fix it," says Rosabeth Moss Kanter of Harvard Business School, who has advised the firm. Working in a one-company town did not help, either. Kodak's bosses in Rochester seldom heard much criticism of the firm, she says. Even when Kodak decided to diversify, it took years to make its first acquisition.
Management matters. And all things end. It's still sad.
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On the James River, just downstream of Richmond, Va.: 1 February 2003, Kodak DC4800 at ISO-140, -1
The Guggenheim Museum, 31 December 2000: ISO-100, 1/125 at f/4, Kodak DC4800, 12mm, taken here. I


Are Brigham City Council members power hungry? Absolutely, they say — and here's why.
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The candlestick pattern dragonfly doji is a formation that is not frequently, but when it happens it often presages a turnaround in prices as it shows that prices dipped but then recovered to opening levels.
Dragonfly doji has the open, high and close are equal and the low creates a long lower shadow. We have that Dragonfly is a candlestick looks like a "T" with a long lower shadow and no upper shadow. Dragon fly fly doji shows that sellers control trading and drive prices lower during the session.
But, by the end of the session, buyerss are able to overturn the prices high to the level of the opening.
Why we consider dragonfly as a pattern of indecision in the market?
Because pattern dragonfly doji depends on previous price action and future confirmation of the forecast.. The long lower shadow indicates a buying pressure, but the low shows that many sellers still crontrol the market. After a downtrend, long black candlestick or at support, a dragonfly doji could indicate a potential bullish reversal or bottom. After a uptrend, long white candlestick or at resistance, the long lower shadow could foreshadow a potential bearish reversal or top. Bearish or bullish confirmation is required for both conditions.
We agree with the interpretation that dragonfly doji is a indecision pattern.
1.What is the structure of a Dragonfly doji pattern??
2. Why Dragonfly is a pattern of indecision in the market?
3 When it appears to Dragonfly doji What should a trader?


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Top to Bottom: The Films of John Carpenter
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Anthology Week Day 1: Cat's Eye aka Stephen King's Cat's Eye
Released by Warner Bros.
Release Date: Apr. 12th, 1985
Starring: James Woods, Drew Barrymore, Alan King, and Robert Hayes
Written by Stephen King
Directed by Lewis Teague
Rated PG-13 (Language and Frightening Images)
Cat's Eye (or Stephen King's Cat's Eye) is an underrated anthology film from 1985. The screenplay was written by Stephen King (hence his name above the title) and directed by Lewis Teague, who directed Cujo and the vastly overlooked Alligator. This is a team-up made in Heaven.
The film starts with the titular cat being chased by a dog that looks an awful like the dog from Cujo. This chase goes all across a small town that includes almost getting hit by the car from Christine. The cat makes it to a truck where the Cujo dog can not get to it. This cat is the link between the three stories in the film.
Quitters Inc: A man, James Woods, wants to quit smoking and goes to a place called 'Quitters Inc' to get the help that he needs to achieve his goal. Once there he finds that the methods implored to the CEO are a little bit too much. The CEO tells Woods that he will be under the very watchful eye of the employees of the company. The CEO then opens a curtain to reveal the titular cat standing in a small room. The CEO then takes out a remote and presses a button which causes the floor in the small room to become electrified, thus shocking the cat. The CEO turns off the floor and tells Woods that the first time he is caught smoking; the company will put Woods' wife in the room and do the same thing to her that was done to the cat. If Woods continues to smoke, the company will eventually rape and kill Woods' wife and daughter.
The rest of the story finds Woods trying to not smoke even though almost everyone he knows smokes. This was the 80's where you could smoke almost anywhere, inside and out. Woods also finds that the threat of people watching him is truthful when he finds that someone was hiding his one of his closets during the night.
The rest of the story I will not spoil, but I will say that Woods does get caught smoking, but the film doesn't do what I thought it was going to do. This is a smartly written satire focused on how much of an influence the tobacco industry had in the 80's and how hard it was to quit. As a former smoker, I can tell you that quitting was one of the hardest things that I had to do and it took me a long time and many attempts to quit for good. Had a company, like the one in the film, been around the first or second time I tried to quit, my family would not have had a chance.
This is a really good story that creeps us out with the company's willingness to invade Woods' privacy just to make sure that he quits smoking. Woods' is great as a man who really wants to quit, but keeps getting tempted when he keeps finding cigarettes all over the place.
Since this is an anthology story and all good anthology stories have to have a comeuppance at the end, I can say that the story went in directions that I was not expecting. I will say that the twist, and there is always a twist in an anthology story, was not that big. Sure, it was unexpected, but once one question was asked towards the end, I knew where the story was going.
The Ledge: A shady Atlantic City millionaire forces a man (Robert Hays) to walk along the ledge that surrounds the millionaire's penthouse. If Hays walks the entire ledge, which is at least twenty stories up and is very narrow, he can have a set amount of money and the millionaire's wife, with whom Hayes has been having an affair.
This is a good story, but it is the weakest of the three. The scenes with Hays on the ledge are the highlight of the film, as he fights off attacks from the millionaire and his cronies, as well as a pigeon that keeps pecking at Hayes feet. There is some comedy to be had as well as a twist that I did not see coming. There isn't much to this story at all, but it isn't bad and certainly doesn't bog down the film.
The effects are pretty good, although there is a shot that needed to use of a green screen that is just awful. The shots of the city behind Hayes as well as the sense of height are really well handled.
The General: This is the last story of the film and defiantly the creepiest. Drew Barrymore is a little girl who falls in love with the titular cat after coming up the Barrymore's house. The mother doesn't want to keep the cat and tells Barrymore that while she is sleeping, the cat will try to take the breath away from her. That night a hole is formed in the wall of Barrymore's bedroom. A little monster comes out of the hole and hops up on to the bed. The monster then plays around with Barrymore's nose, trying to get hereto stop breathing.
The first night doesn't fare well for the monster, so it tries again the next night. The monster goes back to Barrymore as she sleeps and begins to take the breath from her. As the monster takes the breath the cat comes into the room to fight the monster one-on-one and save Barrymore from certain death.
This story is the best remembered story of the film. Any kid that saw this film growing up has to sleep with the lights on because the monster was so effective. The story gets under your skin and doesn't want to leave. Just the idea of something invading you privacy while you are a sleep is enough to illict nightmares from the strongest willed person. The fact that it is a little monster freaked the hell out of kids who always thought of their bedrooms as a safe haven. I know that if I had seen this as a kid, I would have been traumatized by it.
As a whole the film is really well made. The low budget for the film doesn't hurt the overall quality. Each story is told in a way that maximizes the potential of the story. Quitters Inc. is told as a satire, but there are a few times where fear is added, especially with idea that you are being followed and watched as you live your life and that you can be picked up and made to vanish at any time. The film does have some funny moments and I would say that most of it comes from Woods, but there are moments, like when the CEO smashes Woods' cigarettes into a desk.
The Ledge is good, but not great. I liked the fear of heights that the film gives us and the effects are mostly done well. The story is not one that will be remembered other than "What was the second story in Cat's Eye?"
The General is just creepy. As an adult, I still find it creepy, but not as much as I would have as a kid. Just the notion that something that I have never seen before, and lives in my walls, will come out at night and take my breath just weirds me out. I was very tense watching this story. The effects here, with the monster and a green screen, are better handled than the green screen shots in The Ledge. I will say that the fight between the cat and the monster is exciting and well handled.
I wish that there were more films like Cat's Eye. This is a prime example of a filmmaker pushing the limits of the PG-13 rating. There isn't much blood, but the overall atmosphere of the film is very horror like and while I was watching the film, I had no idea that it was a PG-13 rated film. We need more horror films like this; not many jump scares but a lot of horror nonetheless. This is a worth film for any horror fans' collection.
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Is One Thing (Blu-ray) Better Than Another? The Thing (Scream Factory) vs The Thing (Arrow Video)
Both Scream Factory and Arrow Video have now released John Carpenter's The Thing on blu-ray. We take a look at each of them and decide which release is the best overall.
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Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (Discotek) Blu-ray Review + Screenshots
We finally have a version of Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie that we can be proud of.
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The Tamaqua Community Arts Center opened in 2012 through a series of community conversations in the old Salem United Methodist Church. As a non-profit 501c3 organization, the arts center has become a hub for activity within the community and is a symbol of hope for future development. We believe you can choose to find happiness here and overcome the stigma of a dying coal town. We host concerts, community theater performances, and gallery exhibits. We have full scale pottery studio and several rooms to host art classes, workshops and special events for all ages and at all levels of ability. New ideas and suggestions are always welcome from the community on how we can serve you.
The arts centers mission is to provide inclusive educational opportunities for all to create, learn, and appreciate the fine and performing arts in a safe environment. The arts are important to the development of a healthy community. We believe all can be a part of the diverse social and creative setting found within our center. We provide an exciting creative outlet between artists and students. We are a place to discover talents and share skills where the experience is exciting and creates positive ties.
In addition to all the wonderful activities you can find inside of our building, such as painting, colored pencil, drawing, pottery, kids crafts, mosaics and more, we have found that large scale public art initiatives forge bonds and build trust with current, past and future residents, business owners and our neighbors. Our first project Dear Tamaqua asked our residents to write letters sharing their fond memories, love/hate for our town and their hopes and dreams for the future. These letters were brought to life in a 1 mile immersive walking experience. Our next project Tamaqua Has Heart explored the love we have for our people, our volunteers, our architecture, our heritage, the arts and our future. Raw Aspirations followed as a partnership project with the Arts Barn of Orwigsburg. This public event, using all raw, natural materials which created large sculptures helped us to identify our raw ideas on future development of our community. The Art of Escape Tamaqua was a partnership with our local middle and high school students in which they were given the ability to work side by side with positive adult role models as a means of preventative measures in the drug and alcohol addiction we all face. This project created a temporary escape room experience where the students developed puzzles and clues, helped to build the rooms and volunteered their time to work behind the scenes while the community enjoyed finding their way out of two unique story board rooms. This blend of continued programing has provided a unique experience in the arts and has encouraged a spark positive of conversation and development.
Donations of art materials and supplies, kitchen utensils, snacks and cleaning products are always welcome. The arts center does not rely on government grants or funding. We cover daily operating expense through tickets sold to events and private donations. Those looking to make a financial contribution are welcome to make checks payable to The Tamaqua Community Art Center. All donations are tax deductible. And of course, if you have not yet, stop by and visit or purchase tickets to an event along with some friends!!
Located at 125 Pine Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252, a full listing of all our events and special projects can be found on our website at www.tamaquaarts.org or our Facebook page TamaquaArts. Our hours vary based on events, but we can be reached by calling 570-668-1192 or email: info@tamaquaarts.org.
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Garth Greenwell - Cleanness — in conversation with Nate Brown
Greenwell's stunning debut, What Belongs to You, won the British Book Award for Debut of the Year and was named a Best Book of 2016 by more than fifty publications in nine countries. His eagerly awaited follow-up returns to Sofia, Bulgaria, exploring desire, discovery, loss, and love through the reflections of an American teacher. Preparing to leave the city that's become home, the man revisits an array of vulnerable encounters with a queer student who confesses his feelings, a stranger whose seduction turns sadistic, and others. Greenwell's lyrical and haunting prose powerfully evokes both the beauty and violence of masculine passion. The author will be joined in conversation with Nate Brown, Baltimore-based writer and editor who teaches at Johns Hopkins and Georgetown universities, and serves as the managing editor of the Austin-based literary magazine American Short Fiction.
Cleanness (Hardcover)
Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux - January 14th, 2020


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Araç ist eine Stadt und Hauptort des gleichnamigen Landkreises in der in Provinz Kastamonu in der zentralen Schwarzmeerregion (türkisch Orta Karadeniz Bölgesi) der Nordtürkei. Araç wurde 1866 zur Gemeinde (Belediye) erhoben und liegt etwa 45 Kilometer westlich der Provinzstadt Kastamonu an der Fernstraße D 030. Der Fluss Araç Çayı durchfließt die Stadt und den Landkreis in westlicher Richtung.

Landkreis
Der Landkreis liegt im Südwesten der Provinz und grenzt an den Kreis Daday im Norden, den Kreis İhsangazi im Osten sowie an die Provinz Karabük im Westen und die Provinz Çankırı im Süden.

Gliederung des Landkreises
Der Landkreis Araç ist in drei Bucak unterteilt: Merkez, Boyalı und İğdir.

Im Bucak Merkez liegen folgende Dörfer (Köy):

Im Bucak Boyalı liegen folgende Dörfer:

Im Bucak İğdir liegen folgende Dörfer:

Die Einwohnerzahlen der 119 Dörfer liegen zwischen 1422 (İğdir) und 16 (Değirmençay). Der Durchschnitt liegt bei 98 Bewohnern pro Dorf, 36 Dörfer haben mehr Einwohner als dieser Durchschnitt. Knapp 65 % der Bevölkerung wohnt auf dem Land.

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