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Neo Wordle lets users create and solve word puzzles for GAS rewards
September 12, 2022 in Gaming, General
AfricaN3 recently launched Neo Wordle, a game where participants solve word puzzles to earn GAS rewards. Users are also able to create puzzles for others to solve.
AfricaN3 is a recently founded community in Nigeria, and Neo Wordle is the team's first dApp. In a conversation with NNT, AfricaN3 co-founder Kunjon noted that the dApp is meant to attract new users to the Neo platform. He said, "It's more of a community-building tool/real world example for training potential African devs."
Wordle is a word game that is updated daily. The game was created by Josh Wardle in 2021, and was purchased by the New York Times in 2022. Players have six attempts at solving the five-letter word puzzle, and each attempt must be a valid word. After each guess is made, the color of the tiles will change to let the player know how close their guess was.
Neo Wordle differs from its predecessor in that players can participate in the game twice per day. Once a player solves a word, a new puzzle is generated. If a player fails to solve the first puzzle, they can still attempt to solve the day's second puzzle.
Source: Neo Wordle
To create a game, a user must create a title, offer a description, supply GAS rewards, select a number of rounds, and provide a keyword. The keyword is used to search the Twitter API for a five-letter word to populate the puzzle. The title and description could give a clue to the player as to what the hidden word might be. The GAS that was put up for rewards will be split amongst winners over the number of rounds the puzzle creator chose.
When a creator funds a Neo Wordle game, it is added to the queue on the AfricaN3 website. Winners of each round are awarded after each game has been completed.
Currently, the game creator doesn't receive any reward once a round is complete. However, this could change in the future. According to Kunjon, future revenue could derive from fees for supporting other tokens as rewards or when players purchase power-ups that enable them to play more often. Or, fees could be derived from creators that pay for power-ups to get their sponsored round listed at the front of the queue.
Both Neo Wordle creators and winners will earn points for playing the game. In the future, these points will have utility on the AfricaN3 website but are currently undetermined and solely act as an incentive to attract players.
Neo Wordle works with the NeoLine wallet on desktop computers and the OneGate wallet on mobile phones.
AfricaN3 currently has an open proposal on GrantShares and is seeking funding to help grow the Neo community in Africa.
More information can be found at the link below:
https://medium.com/@rmgura16/introducing-neo-wordle-d0b0c47b59d6
Tags: AfricaN3, neowordle
About The Author: Dylan Grabowski
Dylan is a reformed urban planner with a passion for covering the Neo ecosystem. His objective as a writer for Neo News Today is to report news in an objective, fact-based, non-sensational manner. When not behind a computer screen, he can be found in the mountains rock climbing. Find Dylan on Twitter (@GrabowskiDylan).
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Man is by nature being very curious, inquisitive. We are always atattracting the various secret, hidden, unidentified, scary events and phenomena, which are often difficult to find a reasonable (in terms of rational science) explanation. Always, at all times, one of the most tantalizing mysteries to man was the future. Therefore, at the dawn of its existence, people have tried every possible way to look into the future of theoretical andnteresa, curiosity or pragmatic desire to evaluate everything in advance. And in ancient times, and today there were people - predictors - that because of the nature of the organism and the presence of "supernatural" capabilities could reveal the curtain anyone. One of the most ancient arts, knowledge and skills is a prediction, or the art of gAlania hand. As the object of study chiromantists use hand man, namely, to examine the situation, the number and shape of the flexor lines (so-called lines of fate), topography and condition of the tissues palm. It is believed that each person has only individual structural features of the palm (including the location of the linesfate), on which you can draw conclusions about the nature and other individual characteristics of the human psyche, have already taken place and had the effect of events as well as events that could or should happen in the future. Despite the criticism from the real science the lack of scientific validity, palmistry, as well as other esoteric andoccult teachings continues to exist (including at the legislative level) and to influence human.
Bulge palm (hobbies, talents, character, and so on).


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Q: Do I need to tell TypeScript when a partial is complete, and if so, what's the best way to do that? I am making an object that initially has only part of the type's required properties, so I am using Partial<Type> to tell TypeScript that's OK.
Later I add the missing property (address). Right now I'm using as to tell TypeScript that the RawAccountWithAddress is complete - i.e. that the type is now RawAccountWithAddress rather than Partial<RawAccountWithAddress>. Using as feels like a hack though.
const rawAccountWithAddress: Partial<RawAccountWithAddress> = ...
rawAccountWithAddress.address = ...
return rawAccountWithAddress as RawAccountWithAddress;

Is this the best way to tell TypeScript the Partial<Type> is now Type? Shouldn't TypeScript just know that the partial is now complete, since the missing property has been assigned?
Is there a better way of doing this?
For reference the type is:
interface RawAccountWithAddress extends RawAccount {
  address: PublicKey;
}

A: You're expecting assignment narrowing to apply to the parent object when a property is set, but that doesn't happen, because it would involve synthesizing new object types anytime a property changes, and that would be expensive for the compiler.  Still, there is an open issue suggesting this sort of gradual initialization at microsoft/TypeScript#35086, and a more general open issue for narrowing parent objects upon narrowing of their properties at microsoft/TypeScript#42384.  If you're interested in seeing this happen you might want to go to those issues and give them a  and/or comment describing why your use case is compelling and why workarounds aren't sufficient.
One workaround which may be sufficient, depending on the use case, is to wrap the concept of "setting a property narrows the parent" in its own assertion function.  Here's one way to write it:
function setProp<
    T extends object,
    K extends PropertyKey,
    V extends K extends keyof T ? T[K] : any
>(obj: T, key: K, val: V): asserts obj is
    Extract<(T & Record<K, V>) extends infer O ? {
        [P in keyof O]: O[P]
    } : never, T> {
    (obj as any)[key] = val;
}

That basically says that after you call setProp(obj, key, val), the compiler can narrow obj from whatever type it started with to a version of that type where its known to have a key of key whose value is the type of val.    Here's a sketch of how it works:

*

*This is a generic function in three type parameters T, K, and V corresponding to the three function parameters obj, key, and val respectively.

*The V type parameter is constrained to a conditional type so that if obj already has a key key, then val must be some subtype of the property value there.  This will usually prevent someone from clobbering an existing property with an invalid type.

*The output type is based on an intersection of the original type T and the Record<K, V> utility type meaning an object with properties of key type K and value type V.  Then we take this intersection and use conditional type inference, mapped types and the Extract<T, U> utility type to make the output type prettier than an intersection.  If this is too confusing you could just use T & Record<K, V>.
Again, it depends on use case whether this form works for you.  The general idea is that we can convey that the act of calling obj[key] = val can be treated as a narrowing on obj.
Let's try it out:
interface Foo {
    bar: string;
    baz: number;
}

function makeFoo(): Foo {
    const foo = {};
    setProp(foo, "bar", "abc");
    foo; // { bar: string; }
    setProp(foo, "baz", 123);
    foo; // { bar: string; baz: number }
    return foo; // okay
}

That works whether or not you annotate foo as Partial<Foo>.  You can see that foo is narrowed from {} to {bar: string} and then to {bar: string; baz: number}, after which it is seen as assignable to Foo and accepted as the return value.
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Q: Loading reflection models in mvc 3 razor view I created a class from a database stored procedure using reflection and I want to be able to display the contents of the data table unto a razor view without using entities or having to create a strongly typed model for the class. Right now I'm doing the following:
public static List<object> GetPeople()
{
    DataTable dt = DataAccess.GetPersons();

    List<object> obj = MapDataTableToPerson(DataAccess.GetPersons());

    return obj;
}

private static List<object> MapDataTableToPerson(DataTable dt)
{
    List<object> returnClassObject = new List<object>();

    Type typeClass = CreateClassFromDT(dt);

    foreach (DataRow dr in dt.Rows)
    {
        object obj = Activator.CreateInstance(typeClass);

        foreach(string columnName in ColumnNames)
        {
            PropertyInfo property = typeClass.GetProperty(columnName);

            property.SetValue(obj, dr[columnName], null);
        }

        returnClassObject.Add(obj);
    }

    return returnClassObject;
}

I call GetPeople from the controller and pass unto a view, but I have no clue on how to get the values from the created class in Razor, if anyone can help it will be greatly appreciated.

A: Pass the DataTable model to the view and loop through the columns and rows. I don't think you need to use reflection, just get a DataTable from your database.


When I looked at the summary of A Book of Spirits and Thieves, I wondered how exactly this was going to work out. I mean, it's not some alternative universe that you can travel to (even though it's kind of, well, many-worlds). I have finished this book for quite some time now, and can still hardly believe that the whole thing works out so well. No messiness, no confusion. Just plain awesomeness. Good job, Morgan Rhodes. You have managed to outshine all imaginations.
Crystal was a typical teenager in Toronto. Suffering from the mysterious departure of her father, she had been distant and detached from her family, until her little sister Becca fell into a coma after touching the book. Crys was determined to find the answers and save her sister. What she got though wasn't exactly the answer she wanted. Someone was hunting her (sort of) and wanted something she had. Throughout the chase and the battle of wits, I'm quite astonished that she was very smart. I didn't expect her to be an inane blonde at all. But putting two and two together in record time is very impressive. Of course, she did make mistakes, some could get her killed. Her street-smart personality and quick-thinking, though, is still something that I thoroughly enjoy. Especially when she squeeze the hell out of a certain someone's tattoo.
And that certain someone is, well, Farrell Grayson. My feelings are divided. He's quite a complex character, with polar-opposite personalities (just like Magnus). I feel sympathy and hatred and admiration and despise and whole bunch of contradictory emotions for him. At the start of the book, he was trying to deal with his grief for his older brother. But throughout the course of the events, he fell deeper and deeper into the abyss, to the point where I'm afraid there was no return. His actions were questionable, to put it mildly. He was cruel, arrogant and cold. But there were moments of vulnerability and care that couldn't be concealed. And that's why I have such contradictory feelings for this guy. His dark side will become a problem in the next book, and I'm excited and terrified to find out.
Maddox was more innocent. Of course, he came from an entirely different world and he was slightly younger than both Crys and Farrell. His presence in Mytica was like fresh air to the intense war in the modern world. His side of story linked with the events happening in Toronto, and I wonder if he will ever meet Crys and/or Farrell. His story was mainly about self-discovery and defying everything he knew about himself and his world, as well as helping a spirit girl name, surprise, surprise, Becca Hatcher. The interactions between Maddox and Beccan was quite humorous and endearing, because of the good-natured culture shock. I look forward to seeing more of that again.
If you have read Falling Kingdoms, Mytica is divided. In this book however, the author takes us way back before the three kingdoms, way before the political struggle, to the point of history where everything starts to fall apart slowly. The times of the two goddesses, Cleiona and Valoria. The world is every bit as brutal and dangerous as that in Falling Kingdoms. It is also every bit as gorgeous. This book has gotten me hooked in possibly every aspect.
It's unimaginable that the two series haven't gotten worldwide attention. The epicness is simply awe-inspiring.


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Learning to Love Creative Criticism
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Small Business - Entrepreneurship - Management |
Jon Kolko, Author, Creative Clarity
Creativity is fundamental to driving the market. It's no longer a word used to describe aesthetics or the "icing on the cake"; creativity is a required competency for organizations who seek to identify new market opportunities, define new ways of running their business, and ship innovative products and services. But the creative process, and creative people, can be frustrating. The process is messy and organic, and the people are emotional and eccentric. Often, conservative companies who have established ways of doing and thinking have trouble attracting and retaining creative talent, who feel stifled by regimented processes, rules, and a hierarchical culture of consensus.
It's not easy to shift that perspective, but there's one approach that is fundamental to evolving an established culture to be more creative: institutionalizing an ongoing process of critique. Critique is a unique form of meeting, one that's been historically found in fields of art and design. We can borrow this approach to help our organizations be more creative, better handle the ambiguity of ill-defined business problems, and develop innovative products and services.
How does a critique work?
A critique involves presenting an artifact to a team, hearing negative criticism about the artifact, and selectively incorporating that criticism into a next iteration of the artifact. More specifically,
A small group gathers, and an artifact is displayed, either printed out and pinned on the wall, or projected on the screen. An artifact can be a business plan, a diagram of an idea, a spreadsheet, a set of screens, a product requirements document, and so-on. The group musts be small enough to huddle in close and see the material clearly.
The people who made the work describe it, but don't rationalize or justify it; they present it objectively to ensure comprehension.
The group describes their reactions to it, explicitly describing problems and offering solutions.
The people who made the work don't defend their work or explain their decisions. They clarify and answer questions, but otherwise, they are silent and take notes.
When the meeting is over, the team iterates on the work, selectively making changes based on the feedback, and the process begins again.
Why is a critique useful?
A critique requires that a team has made an artifact. This means that teams aren't just talking about ideas – they are making lasting, tangible representations of those ideas. Because an artifact is tangible, it says "I mean this, not that" and acts as a commitment. It forces the team to take a stance.
A culture of criticism signals that it's OK to present incomplete, in-progress work, and the company recognizes that ideas take time to formulate and come to fruition through exploration. This means that employees can experiment, because there's room to iterate, and that experimentation doesn't have to always succeed.
For critique to work effectively, a team needs to both give and receive criticism, and that means that the team has established trust. In a successful critique, an idea can be shredded, but the people who were developing the idea walk away excited and empowered to refine it. Critique is aimed at the artifact, not the person who made it, and this helps build a collaborative environment.
And, a critique indicates that individuals are empowered to selectively address or ignore feedback. Just because someone in the room with a higher title or more authority made a suggestion, it isn't a mandate for change. Criticism is considered, and the creator can embrace that criticism or reject it. The creator has some degree of creative authority over what is made: a critique is not design by committee.
How can critique become part of a corporate culture?
It's not easy to shift a conservative or staid culture. But to begin embracing the creative process and introduce a culture that embraces critique,
Lead by example. As you develop strategy and pursue executive-level mandates, present your work as incomplete, embed it in artifacts and not just talk, and hold regular critiques where you follow the rules - don't defend your ideas as you solicit and receive negative criticism.
Encourage leaders in typically "non-creative" roles, such as operations, project management, or finance, to hold critique in their teams. Indicate that creativity isn't something special reserved for designers and developers - that it's something that acts as a foundation for the entire company.
Publicly recognize and celebrate ideas that are in flux and in the iteration process, rather than final "complete" accomplishments. By highlighting achievements that are in process, you'll send a signal that ideation is encouraged, and that the process is as important as the outcome.
Critique isn't a silver bullet for creativity, but it's one of the most important aspects of a creative process, and it's a structure that creative people thrive within. Introduce critique into your corporation, and watch your teams iterate faster, work more collaboratively, and develop more innovative solutions to complex problems.
Jon Kolko is the author of Creative Clarity, Partner at Modernist Studio, and the Founder of Austin Center for Design. Previously the Vice President of Design at Blackboard, he has worked extensively with both startups and Fortune 500 companies. He has been a Professor of Interaction and Industrial Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and has taught at the University of Texas at Austin, the Center for Design Studies of Monterrey, Mexico, and Malmö University, Sweden.
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Terrific angles, colour and sharpness. Just makes you want to get up in the air.
Super realistic Iain, great shot.
Great shots, that bus looks like it's 'bottomed out' with all the weight!
Adam those really are nice shots and you mentioned they are freeware, sure would like to know where you found those, wow! The lighting in X-Plane is very nice I recently broke down and picked it up to give it a try and really do like many of the features it offers! I am still heavily invested in Prepar3D and certainly with ORBX! When one sim suffers from some updates the other sim gets some love! Good to have both even though I probably cannot afford it. Something about X-Plane and the flight dynamics and as you mentioned the feel of the cockpit is fantastic. Thanks for sharing those pictures now I have to find that beautiful Vulcan!
Yakovlev Yak-18T - fantastic freeware!!
Amazing shots and freeware bird, does she sound as good as she looks?
Great shots, great weathered looking heli..
Nice one Iain!!! Don't know about where you are buts its a, for once, sunny day in Ireland. John.
Thank-you, Iain. Glad you liked these.
She's seen better days, I'm sure ....... but IMHO she looks and flies like a dream ! It sure is nice to get some free time this Easter for Orbxland ! Happy Easter everyone !


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These sessions offer families the opportunity to meet members of our diverse community, visit our vibrant classrooms, and ask questions about life at SLA.
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There is limited availability in some grades for the 2020-21 school year, and we are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. Please email admissions@slaschool.org for more information.
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A man has just lost his job and is on the way home to his family. He is feeling sad, confused and nervous. He doesn't know how to tell his wife that he is now jobless.
When he arrives home, he sees his two daughters playing in the yard. His wife is in kitchen about to get dinner ready. He hugs the two kids and walks straight to the kitchen.
He tells her the bad news. She looks calm and tells him that everything will be alright. Her part time food business is still going on so they aren't totally income-less.
In the morning, they sit down to plan out their finances. They realise they need to start cutting back on the spending. They just need to prioritise and see what has to be sacrificed.
First thing to go is the regular eating excursions on the weekends. They will still go out to eat every once in awhile, they just need to cut down and not eat at expensive restaurants.
Then, they next thing they have to sacrifice are the annual holiday trips overseas. They know that they can still enjoy time together as a family even if it is just Cuti-Cuti Malaysia.
Still going down the list of cutbacks, he realises that he can't indulge in his love for cameras anymore. He needs to contend without any upgrades like new lenses and whatnot for now.
They continue to see where else they can reduce spending. She hesitantly agrees to brew her own coffee instead of always going for expensive designer coffee at fancy cafes.
Slowly, as they work down the list, they start seeing that it would actually be possible to survive the current financial predicament that they have found themselves in.
Also by prioritising on what they cut back, they have been able to preserve what is truly important, and that is to still afford to send their daughters to the school of their choice.
The regular savings that they make for the future education of their children will also not be affected. They can't because they realise that education is something that cannot be sacrificed.
They will scrimp on anything else except for education. That is the promise the man and woman made to themselves. They will sacrifice so their children won't have to.
Now cut to the bigger picture.
I think that it is unfair that the government has decided at such an early stage of the financial and economic crisis that the country is facing right now to sacrifice something so important.
The move to freeze the Public Service Department's (JPA) scholarships for students who want to pursue bachelor degrees and pre-university programmes is a bad one.
I am sure that there are many other areas the government can cut back on when it comes to financial spending and costs instead of cutting back on education.
The government can take a page learning from the the man and woman from the story above. It's pretty simple. Just prioritise and determine what is important and what isn't.
Sacrificing education is like killing our future. By doing so, when Malaysia comes out of this crisis, what would be the state of our society when so many had been denied an education?
I really hope that the government will reconsider the freeze. And what I really, really hope is that they won't cut expenditure for another important area – the public health and medical services.
← Hindus do it, so why can't Muslims?


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Updates on the diagnosis and treatment of intracranial nerve malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors [cached]
L'Heureux-Lebeau B,Saliba I
OncoTargets and Therapy , 2013,
Abstract: Bénédicte L'Heureux-Lebeau,1 Issam Saliba2 1University of Montreal, 2Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Background: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are rare entities and MPNSTs of intracranial nerves are even more sporadic. MPNSTs present diagnosis and treatment challenges since there are no defined diagnosis criteria and no established therapeutic strategies. Methods: We reviewed literature for MPNST-related articles. We found 45 relevant studies in which 60 cases were described. Results: We identified 60 cases of intracranial nerve MPNSTs. The age ranged from 3 to 75 years old. Male to female ratio was 1.5:1. The most involved cranial nerves (CNs) were CN VIII (60%), CN V (27%), and CN VII (10%). Most of the MPNSTs reported (47%) arose sporadically, 40% arose from a schwannoma, 8% arose from a neurofibroma, and 6% arose from an unspecified nerve tumor. Twenty patients had a history of radiation exposure, four patients had neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), four patients had neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), and NF2 was suspected in two other patients. Twenty-two patients were treated with radiotherapy and presented a higher survival rate. Seventy-two percent of patients died of their disease while 28% of patients survived. One-year survival rate was 33%. Forty-five percent of tumors recurred and 19% of patients had metastases. Conclusion: MPNSTs involving CNs are very rare. Diagnosis is made in regards to the histological and pathological findings. Imaging may help orient the diagnosis. A preexisting knowledge of the clinical situation is more likely to lead to a correct diagnosis. The mainstay of treatment is radical surgical resection with adjuvant radiotherapy. Since these tumors are associated with a poor prognosis, a close follow-up is mandatory. Keywords: malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, MPNST, neurofibroma, malignant schwannoma
Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors of the Scalp: Case Report and Review of Literature [PDF]
Touria Bouhafa, Abderahmann Elmazghi, Hayat Baissel, Hind El Fatmi, Afaf Amarti, Khalid Hassouni
International Journal of Clinical Medicine (IJCM) , 2014, DOI: 10.4236/ijcm.2014.515123
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors of the scalp are rare lesions of the nervous system. Only 16 cases have been reported to date. In this report, we present a case of a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) of the scalp and retrospectively analyze the clinical features, imaging findings, pathological features, and prognoses of these tumors.
The 4q12 Amplicon in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors: Consequences on Gene Expression and Implications for Sunitinib Treatment [PDF]
Jan Zietsch,Nicolas Ziegenhagen,Frank L. Heppner,David Reuss,Andreas von Deimling,Nikola Holtkamp
PLOS ONE , 2012, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0011858
Abstract: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) are highly aggressive tumors which originate from Schwann cells and develop in about 10% of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) patients. The five year survival rate is poor and more effective therapies are needed. Sunitinib is a drug targeting receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK) like PDGFRα, c-Kit and VEGFR-2. These genes are structurally related and cluster on chromosomal segment 4q12.
Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors: Differentiation Patterns and Immunohistochemical Features - A Mini-Review and Our New Findings [cached]
Aitao Guo, Aijun Liu, Lixin Wei, Xin Song
Journal of Cancer , 2012,
Abstract: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) represent a group of highly heterogeneous human malignancies often with multiple histological origins, divergent differentiation patterns, and diverse immunohistochemical presentations. The differential diagnosis of MPNST from other spindle cell neoplasms poses great challenges for pathologists. This report provides a mini-review of these unique features associated with MPNST and also presents the first cases of MPNST with six differentiation patterns.
Molecular heterogeneity in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors associated with neurofibromatosis type 1
Thomas Laura,Mautner Victor-Felix,Cooper David N,Upadhyaya Meena
Human Genomics , 2012, DOI: 10.1186/1479-7364-6-18
Abstract: Neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF1), resulting from NF1 gene loss of function, is characterized by an increased risk of developing benign and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs). Whereas the cellular heterogeneity of NF1-associated tumors has been well studied, the molecular heterogeneity of MPNSTs is still poorly understood. Mutational heterogeneity within these malignant tumors greatly complicates the study of the underlying mechanisms of tumorigenesis. We have explored this molecular heterogeneity by performing loss of heterozygosity (LOH) analysis of the NF1, TP53, RB1, PTEN, and CDKN2A genes on sections of 10 MPNSTs derived from 10 unrelated NF1 patients. LOH data for the TP53 gene was found to correlate with the results of p53 immunohistochemical analysis in the same tumor sections. Further, approximately 70% of MPNSTs were found to display intra-tumoral molecular heterogeneity as evidenced by differences in the level of LOH between different sections of the same tumor samples. This study constitutes the first systematic analysis of molecular heterogeneity within MPNSTs derived from NF1 patients. Appreciation of the existence of molecular heterogeneity in NF1-associated tumors is important not only for optimizing somatic mutation detection, but also for understanding the mechanisms of NF1 tumorigenesis, a prerequisite for the development of specifically targeted cancer therapeutics.
Survivin Expression and Prognostic Significance in Pediatric Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNST) [PDF]
Rita Alaggio, Riccardo Turrini, Daniela Boldrin, Anna Merlo, Claudio Gambini, Andrea Ferrari, Patrizia Dall'Igna, Cheryl M. Coffin, Annalisa Martines, Laura Bonaldi, Gian Luca De Salvo, Paola Zanovello, Antonio Rosato
Abstract: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) are very aggressive malignancies comprising approximately 5–10% of all soft tissue sarcomas. In this study, we focused on pediatric MPNST arising in the first 2 decades of life, as they represent one the most frequent non-rhabdomyosarcomatous soft tissue sarcomas in children. In MPNST, several genetic alterations affect the chromosomal region 17q encompassing the BIRC5/SURVIVIN gene. As cancer-specific expression of survivin has been found to be an effective marker for cancer detection and outcome prediction, we analyzed survivin expression in 35 tumor samples derived from young patients affected by sporadic and neurofibromatosis type 1-associated MPNST. Survivin mRNA and protein expression were assessed by Real-Time PCR and immunohistochemical staining, respectively, while gene amplification was analyzed by FISH. Data were correlated with the clinicopathological characteristics of patients. Survivin mRNA was overexpressed in pediatric MPNST and associated to a copy number gain of BIRC5; furthermore, increased levels of transcripts correlated with a higher FNCLCC tumor grade (grade 1 and 2 vs. 3, p = 0.0067), and with a lower survival probability (Log-rank test, p = 0.0038). Overall, these data support the concept that survivin can be regarded as a useful prognostic marker for pediatric MPNST and a promising target for therapeutic interventions.
DNA copy number changes in high-grade malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors by array CGH
Stine H Kresse, Magne Sk?rn, Hege O Ohnstad, Heidi M Naml?s, Bodil Bjerkehagen, Ola Myklebost, Leonardo A Meza-Zepeda
Molecular Cancer , 2008, DOI: 10.1186/1476-4598-7-48
Abstract: Considerable more gains than losses were observed, and the most frequent minimal recurrent regions of gain included 1q24.1-q24.2, 1q24.3-q25.1, 8p23.1-p12, 9q34.11-q34.13 and 17q23.2-q25.3, all gained in five of seven samples. The 17q23.2-q25.3 region was gained in all five patients with poor outcome and not in the two patients with disease-free survival. cDNA microarray analysis and quantitative real-time reverse transcription PCR were used to investigate expression of genes located within these regions. The gene lysyl oxidase-like 2 (LOXL2) was identified as a candidate target for the 8p23.1-p12 gain. Within 17q, the genes topoisomerase II-α (TOP2A), ets variant gene 4 (E1A enhancer binding protein, E1AF) (ETV4) and baculoviral IAP repeat-containing 5 (survivin) (BIRC5) showed increased expression in all samples compared to two benign tumors. Increased expression of these genes has previously been associated with poor survival in other malignancies, and for TOP2A, in MPNSTs as well. In addition, we have analyzed the expression of five micro RNAs located within the 17q23.2-q25.3 region, but none of them showed high expression levels compared to the benign tumors.Our study shows the potential of using DNA copy number changes obtained by array CGH to predict the prognosis of MPNST patients. Although no clear correlations between the expression level and patient outcome were observed, the genes TOP2A, ETV4 and BIRC5 are interesting candidate targets for the 17q gain associated with poor survival.Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are rare tumors that arise sporadically or as part of the neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) or -2 (NF2) autosomal inherited disorder. The NF1/von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis, caused by germ line mutations of the NF1 tumor suppressor gene, is one of the most common autosomal dominant inherited disorders, occurring at a frequency of one in every 4,000 individuals [1]. Patients with this disease have an increased risk of benign
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) – Clinicopathological study and treatment outcome of twenty-four cases
Madhabananda Kar, SV Suryanarayana Deo, Nootan Shukla, Ajay Malik, Sidharth DattaGupta, Bidhu Mohanti, Sanjay Thulkar
World Journal of Surgical Oncology , 2006, DOI: 10.1186/1477-7819-4-55
Abstract: A retrospective analysis of 24 MPNST patients, treated from 1994 to 2002, in the department of Surgical Oncology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, was done. A combination of gross, histopathological and immunohistochemical findings, and proliferation markers (MIB1) were considered for diagnosis and grade of the MPNST. Survival analysis was done by the Kaplan-Meier method and differences were evaluated with the log-rank test. Multivariate analysis was carried out by using Cox's proportional hazards model by using SPSS (Version 9, Chicago, Illinois) software.MPNST constituted 12% of all soft tissue sarcomas, where 21% (5/24) of patients had associated Von Recklinghausen's disease (VRHD). A higher incidence of male preponderance and multifocal MPNST were noted in the present series. At a mean follow-up of 38 months, 13 (54 %) patients had relapse of disease and 5-year over all and disease free survival were 58% and 35% respectively. In univariate analysis, sex (p = 0.05), tumor depth (p < 0.03), and cellular differentiation (p < 0.002) were shown to be adverse prognostic factors for disease free survival and sex (p = 0.04), cellular differentiation (p < 0.0004), and tumor grade (p = 0.05) for overall survival. However, in multivariate analysis, cellular differentiation (p < 0.005) and tumor grade (p < 0.01) emerged as independent prognostic factors for both disease free and overall survival, respectively. Postoperative radiotherapy (RT) has shown a definite role in both disease free and overall survival in this study.MPNSTs constituted a significant proportion (12%) of soft tissue sarcoma in our medical center. Heterogeneous differentiation and multifocality of the tumor were few distinct features of MPNST. Sex and cellular differentiation were noticed as the new adverse prognostic factors and adjuvant radiotherapy has been proved to be a significant treatment tool in the current series.Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare vari
Slow Spinal Cord Compression Inducing by Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors in Cotonou [PDF]
D. Gnonlonfoun, C. Adjien, J. Nyangui Mapaga, L. Hode, G. Goudjinou, A. Sowanou, R. Domingo, P. Gnigone, G. Mambila, D. Affanou, P. H. Kouna Ndouongo, D. Houinato
Neuroscience & Medicine (NM) , 2018, DOI: 10.4236/nm.2018.91004
Abstract: MPNST is a very uncommon malignant type of neoplasm. It is often associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (von Recklinghausen disease). It involves large anatomical regions, and thus takes on varied clinical presentations. However, bone location of MPNST, particularly in the spinal canal has been poorly described in the literature. We hereby report the case of a 29-year old young man with MPNST in the spinal canal. He presented a slow spinal cord compression confirmed by spinal MRI. MPNST was revealed through histologic and immune histochemical features after tumor resection.
Sulindac derivatives inhibit cell growth and induce apoptosis in primary cells from malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors of NF1-patients
Silke Frahm, Andreas Kurtz, Lan Kluwe, Faris Farassati, Reinhard E Friedrich, Victor F Mautner
Cancer Cell International , 2004, DOI: 10.1186/1475-2867-4-4
Abstract: Exisulind and Sulindac Sulfide showed a dramatic time- and dose-dependent growth inhibitory effect with IC50-values of 120 μM and 63 μM, respectively. The decrease in viability of the tested cells correlated with induction of apoptosis. Treatment with 500 μM Exisulind and 125 μM Sulindac Sulfide for a period of 2 days increased the rate of apoptosis 21-27-fold compared to untreated cells. Reduced expression of RAS-GTP and phosphorylated ERK1/2 was detected in treated MPNST cells. Moreover, elevated levels of phosphorylated SAPK/JNK were found after drug treatment, and low activation of cleaved caspase-3 was seen.Our results suggest that this class of compounds may be of therapeutic benefit for Neurofibromatosis type 1 patients with MPNST.The malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is one of the most aggressive neoplasias of soft tissue, characterized by neurological deficits, pain and a rapid increase in size. Surgical removals or amputations do not prevent from recurrences with increased morbidity and fatality. More than 50% of individuals with MPNSTs also have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and approximately 10% of NF1 patients develop MPNSTs, of whom only 21% survive for five years after diagnosis [1,2]. NF1 is a common genetic disease with an incidence of 1:3500 [3,4], caused by mutations of the NF1 tumor suppressor gene located on chromosome 17q11.2 [5]. One proposed function of the NF1 gene product neurofibromin is the downregulation of activated RAS, based on the conversion of RAS-GTP to RAS-GDP via its GTPase enzymatic activity [6]. However, the loss of NF1 gene function is not the unique molecular lesion in these tumors, inactivation of p53 and p16 gene regions seem to play a crucial role in the malignant transformation of MPNSTs [7,8]. To this date, there is no effective treatment of NF1 patients with this malignancy [9]. Our interest focused on the therapeutic use of oral, non-toxic agents which may be able to control the progression of MPNSTs.Su


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Home Energy Storage BlackRock aims $2.5 billion at solar, wind, battery storage
BlackRock aims $2.5 billion at solar, wind, battery storage
The good news is that the world's largest fund manager, BlackRock, just closed $1 billion of a record $2.5 billion fund dedicated to solar, wind, and energy storage projects. The bad news is that the $2.5 billion fund is a tiny fraction of BlackRock's $6.96 trillion balance sheet and small change compared to BlackRock's $17.5 billion investment in coal.
The good news is that the world's largest fund manager, BlackRock, just closed $1 billion of a record $2.5 billion fund dedicated to solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
BlackRock's Global Renewable Power III fund has commitments from more than 35 institutional investors in North America, Europe and Asia and "reflects strong investor demand for renewable power assets," according to a press release.
BlackRock already has one of the world's largest renewable power portfolios, with $5.5 billion in assets under management, and investments in more than 250 wind and solar projects since 2011.
"As global power generation shifts from two-thirds fossil fuels to two-thirds renewables over the next few decades, renewables are increasingly becoming a standalone allocation for investors and one of the most active sectors in infrastructure;" said David Giordano, global head of BlackRock Renewable Power.
The bad news is that the $2.5 billion fund is a tiny fraction of BlackRock's $6.96 trillion balance sheet and small change compared to BlackRock's $17.5 billion (and growing) investment in coal.
According to The Global Coal Exit List, "BlackRock is not only the largest investor in companies developing new coal plants, it is also the largest shareholder in oil, gas, and thermal coal reserves."
The Financial Times quotes Christopher Hohn, founder of the TCI hedge fund, as saying that "major asset managers such as BlackRock have been shown to be full of greenwash." The newspaper added that BlackRock "continues to pour money into sectors such as fossil fuels through its mainstream investment products – dominated by passive funds that track indices."
ImpactAlpha expanded on that: "As a manager of mostly 'passive' portfolios pegged to indexes, BlackRock has been loath to divest from fossil fuels and other environmentally destructive industries and only rarely bucks management on shareholder resolutions."
But other large funds are changing their ways: Japan's $1.6 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund is potentially shifting up to $50 billion of its fund to add more careful review of the "negative externalities" created by firms in its portfolio.
The Financial Times' Gillian Tett wrote that BlackRock has started "implementing a comprehensive internal analysis of all its operations in relation to climate change, covering both active and passive funds." She expects "more pressure on corporate management for climate-risk disclosure and other environmental, social and governance issues."
Source : pv-magazine.com
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Q: WinForms - Programmatically adding lots of controls to a Panel at runtime I need to be able to add several hundred instances of a custom control (UserControl) to a panel at once. When I do this using Controls.AddRange(), it hangs for a very long time. Is there something I need to do that will decrease the amount of time this takes?

A: Adding hundreds of instances of a control will be relatively slow no matter how you do it.
Are you currently calling myPanel.SuspendLayout() and myPanel.ResumeLayout()?  That will speed things up a bit.
If you describe your scenario in more detail, there may be a way to solve the issue without having hundreds of control instances active at the same time.


Frodo Baggins knew the Ringwraiths were searching for him – and the Ring of Power he bore that would enable Sauron to destroy all that was good in Middle-earth. Now it was up to Frodo and his faithful servant Sam to carry the Ring to where it could be detroyed – in the very center of Sauron's dark kingdom.
The Fellowship of the Rings was never in my TBR pile for 2012, but when I saw this on TFG in Goodreads, I decided that I want to join in although I never did participated in the group personally. To be honest, The Fellowship of the Rings is one of those books that I dreaded to review not because it was horrible but because I was too afraid that I can't properly write down my thoughts. I've read and reviewed The Hobbit and that alone was a handful though I enjoyed my experience very much. I am not like others who had read this way way back, this is actually my first time to read the book [I have watched the movie(s) first before I had the guts to read the book(s)].
Tolkien created a world so vivid and descriptive that you can actually "see" it as you read it (well given that some of us have watched the movies first that's a no brainer) but you know what I mean right? Tolkien has the talent in enticing readers to devour his novels not because of how talented he is in writing but because he created a world so new that readers can imagine and "travel" to. The world alone is a pull. It is not only Middle Earth that was interesting, it was also the characters and the adventure. It was a voyage that once you experience it, it will certainly be an expeirence to remember. I am so proud of reading The Fellowship of the Rings, to be able to finish it and to proudly say that I loved every page of it. Reading The Fellowship of the Ring maybe hard at first since Tolkien is a lot to grasp but every minute invested reading this novel is worth it. WARNING: Never read this book if you only have an hour or 2 a day since it can be very addictive and very disappointing when you have to put it down. Believe me, I know.
One thing I also like to note is how the movie adaptation was near close to the book. There were a few notable deductions but I believe it was much needed. A much better explanation is: The movie is the compressed version and the book itself is the in-depth and detailed version of the story. If you want the gist and not read the in between, watch the move; if you want to read EVERYTHING, grab the book.
The Fellowship of the Rings is a definite 10 stars on my 5 stars scale. 🙂 I can't tell you enough how I love The Fellowship of the Rings and I can't wait to read The Two Towers and The Return of the Rings – I just need to buy the books without the movie cover. Oh I hate those movie covers. Grrrr.
SIDE NOTE: And interestingly, there are quite a number of people who rated this 1 Star and 2 Stars in Goodreads (filter it by rating and see why). Ohh why people??!!!
J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy featuring cover art by the author. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. Written for J.R.R. Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic.
There are numerous books that are praised for it's magnificence and how beautifully it captured a readers mind. I can't count how many books that I've read which I can count on this category but I can safely tell you now that The Hobbit is definitely one of them. Before reading The Hobbit, I loved watching The LOTR movies, I can't even tell you how many times and hours I have spent in re-watching the movies and to be honest I am ashamed to admit that it is only recently that I have convinced myself to read The Hobbit.
The Hobbit is a great adventure book that provided readers with an imaginary euphoria that created the outstanding visualization of Middle Earth and all the characters significant to the progression of the story. The characters were amazing and I've loved each and every one of them. Although some may find this book boring or slow, when I started reading The Hobbit I was so enamored with the story I didn't mind the long hours spent in reading. there is no boring moments in my opinion, in fact The Hobbit is so "active" you'll be turning pages even in the late hours so be mindful of the time onces you start reading it. The writing style of Tolkien is so easy to adapt to in addition to the lovely lyricism and passages included in the book.
I believe a lot of readers would start re-reading The Hobbit in anticipation of the upcoming movie and I also believe that they'll enjoy reminiscing their childhood memories of The Hobbit. I hope that the movie is as good as the book (everybody wishes that a movie adaptation is as great as the book so let's hope that the movie doesn't disappoint.) Highly recommended, even if you don't like elves and magic, make an exception to this book, it will never disappoint you one bit. 🙂 Giving it a 5!


I see the fruit of our ancestors take root.
I want no greed, nor jealousy.
I pretend to stand fast like a palm tree in a hurricane.
I feel the spirits waiting inside me.
I feel the satin by which the soul is woven.
I cry for all the things lost, distant and near.
I understand true love with all my heart.
I say prayers of understanding.
I dream that good things really were what they seemed.
I try to change people for the better.
I hope for world peace to spread to the four corners of our earth.


Act Now to Save NHPRC, IMLS, and NEH!
Please share the following with your members.
Access the NHA Action Center<http://p2a.co/kVFEeav>.
See SAA's issue brief on Federal Grant Funding for Archives<http://www2.archivists.org/statements/issue-brief-federal-grant-funding-for-archives> as well as backgrounders on NHPRC<http://www2.archivists.org/statements/backgrounder-funding-for-the-national-historical-publications-and-records-commission> and NEH<http://www2.archivists.org/statements/backgrounder-funding-for-the-national-endowment-for-the-humanities>.
And view the National Coalition for History's in-depth agency-by-agency analysis<http://historycoalition.org/2017/05/23/trump-fy-18-budget-proposes-devastating-cuts-to-federal-history-archival-education-programs/> of the administration's FY18 budget proposal.
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DREAM Act dies with rejection of defense billenergize
WASHINGTON ( AP) — The chance for hundreds of thousands of young people to legally remain in the U. S. evaporated Tuesday when Republicans blocked a defense spending bill in the Senate.
Democrats failed to get a single Republican to help them reach the 60 votes needed to move forward on the defense bill and attach the DREAM Act as an amendment. The vote was 56- 43. Arkansas Democratic Sens. Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor voted with Republicans. Majority Leader Harry Reid also voted to block the bill in a procedural move that allows the defense bill to be revived later.
The DREAM Act allows young people to become legal U. S.
residents after spending two years in college or the military. It applies to people who were under 16 when they arrived in the U. S., have been in the country at least fi ve years and have a diploma from a U. S. high school or the equivalent.
Several young people who would have benefi ted from the immigration legislation watched the vote from the gallery, some wearing graduation caps and gowns. Many sat stone- faced when the vote tally was read. A young woman dressed in a gold cap and gown wiped tears from her eyes.
Most of the young immigrants knew victory was unlikely, but in the hours before the vote they walked the hallways of a Senate offi ce building trying to drum up support.
"I was kind of speechless. It's something that hurt, but we are not stopping. They only gave us a chance and more time to get even bigger,' said Diana Banderas, who graduated from high school in May and plans to go to community college after earning the money she needs to attend.
Republicans accused Democrats of playing politics with the defense bill and the DREAM Act. South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who has supported legislation legalizing illegal immigrants in the past, said Democrats were trying to galvanize Hispanics andtheir voters by trying to tack the DREAM Act onto thedefense bill.
The bill also included a measure that would repeal the military's " don't ask, don't tell' policy on gays.
"I don't think anyone in the country will hold it against us for voting against their way of doing business,' Graham said.
Reid, D- Nev., said Republicans were " putting partisan politics ahead of the best interests of the men and women who courageously defend our nation' by blocking the bill, which would have authorized $726 billion in defense spending, including a pay raise for troops.
Sen. Dick Durbin, the majority whip, said repealing the " don't ask, don't tell' policy and passing the DREAM Act were a matter of justice and fairness.
" We do not in this country hold the crimes and misdeeds of parents against their children,' Durbin, D- Ill., said in reference to the DREAM Act. He has been trying to pass the legislation for about a decade.
Earlier Tuesday, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said he sent a letter to Reid and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, R- Ky., backing the DREAM Act.
" America is the only country they know … they deserve every opportunity to go further in life. Our country needs the benefi ts of their skills, their talent and their passion,' Duncan said.
Congress has failed to take up a comprehensive immigration bill the past two years. President Barack Obama has been under fi re in the Hispanic community for failing to keep his promise to tackle immigration reform in the fi rst year of his presidency. Some have feared Latino voters will stay home because of the inaction.
Graham had been working with Sen. Charles Schumer, D- N. Y., to draft an immigration reform bill but dropped out of the process as he took criticism in his state. Democrats were unable to persuade any other Republicans to take his place.


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Q: Horizontal streaking and slowness after update MSI Z390-A Pro, Intel Core i-7-9700
Using on-chip graphics. Apparently i915.
kubuntu 20.04
After my update the other day, I get, esp. on kpat and libreoffice writer I get horizontal streaks in the top header, the display of the cards pauses, streaked, when moving cards, etc. Worse - on libreoffice, the cursor isn't moving as fast as it was, and the last char in a document, when I pick up writing, is odd, and becomes clear only after I start typing.
I log out at night, and log back on in the morning. It's not as bad in the morning, but by night it gets bad.
I suspect it was the video driver upgrade, but... anyone else see anything like this, and have a resolution or workaround?


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2020-04-25 This was our view last Feb while the family was having drinks at one of Cebu's rooftop bars. I wonder what the view is now with less cars on the road, with no lighted offices, with empty hotel rooms.
The bustling city, just like any other place in the world, has been disrupted. Stilled. But life, as we know it, will go on in some way.
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2020-04-24 The quarantine period just got extended to May 15 and people are ambivalent about it. More than boredom at home or the inane remarks of those in power, it's the uncertainty of it all that's eating away at us.
Praying for an end to the challenges we are all in. Meanwhile, cheers to the additional weeks to spend with our dear ones.
In photo: our sons Jake, Matt and Kyle
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Wayback Wednesday: Here's an excerpt from a blog I wrote in early 2012 when the sons were aged 18, 15 and 7.
While it's true that experience is the best teacher, we soon discovered that our earlier gameplan with the older boys wasn't effective with our youngest when it came to school deportment. I dreaded moments when I would be met by his adviser who would tell me that our 7-year old boy was sent to the corner for not behaving well.
Weeks back, I received a Grade 1 activity paper. Written in red were the words "Please learn to BEHAVE WELL in class". It was next to his score of 41/41! He got both praises for his perfect score and a good reprimand for the red note. The older brothers poked fun of the situation and said "You never had that problem with us, Ma". True, but I pretended not to hear.
I sure thought we had it all figured out, but no. The "Tiger Mom" approach which once proved to be effective with the "kuyas", didn't do much this time. It's like being first time parents all over again, trying out new or different tactics to mold the youngest one.
There's really no hard and fast rule to parenting. One could never say a particular approach is the best way to do it.
Meanwhile, this happy young boy continued to have way too much fun.
Moving forward, we learned to go with our gut as we continued to guide our boys, the youngest most especially. Instead of having to impose rules, it's more of being able to make him understand why he needs to behave a certain way, why it's not "play time" always. Occasional rewards helped, while harsh reprimands were reserved for extreme instances of misdemeanor.
It probably worked, because when I picked him up from school one day, he happily said: "Ma, I was not in the warning list this time!" ♥ https://instagr.am/p/B_SFTpnAaOp/ via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3cBCsv4
2020-04-14 I have never seen any Kdrama or movie before last year's visit to Korea. In fact, I was never a fan of anything Korean at all.
Today, exactly 1 year later, thanks to #CLOY I'm totally swooning over #HyunBin. So any links to his series and movies, please send them my way. 😂🙈🤗
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2020-04-12 Marking Easter 2020 with a throwback family pic from two years ago at one of the holiest places for Catholics.
#eastersnapic #forumsession #forumtraveller #fotografiaunited #easter_12
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2020-04-10 Our sons, Siblings' Day
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2020-04-09 Last Feb, we took this photo around the time we had our personal appearance for our visa application. Our visas have been approved since, but due to Covid19, we have nowhere to go.
We momentarily bemoaned the canceled trip and the amount already spent, but we believe there is a lesson to be learned from all these. God's will for us always has reason and purpose. Now we are all together in one place riding out the effects of this pandemic.
With joyful hearts we are enjoying increased family prayer time; homecooked meals; movie nights; and simply leading a slower and peaceful pace of life.
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5-18
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2020-04-07 The photo I posted on FB in reply after being tagged to choose a pic that made/makes me proud to be a mother…
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Boulder Economic Summit to Discuss Future Workforce
With automation and artificial intelligence changing the nature of work and employment, extra attention is being paid to developing the workforce of the future in order to ensure employees have the right skills.
These employment issues were front and center Tuesday during the Boulder Economic Summit, where the theme was "The Workforce of the Future." The 11th annual summit, which drew a crowd of more than 350, is produced by the Boulder Economic Council, the Boulder Chamber's economic development arm.
During his keynote presentation, "2030: The Workplace Revolution," futurist and Center for Work Ethic Development CEO Josh Davies warned that companies who don't evolve the way they identify and recruit talent are just "rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic."
"Technology is coming and there is nothing we can do about it," he said. "The combination of increased automation along with the advent of artificial intelligence are working together to disrupt the workplace like we haven't seen in 30 years."
Andi Rugg, executive director of Skillful Colorado, agreed.
"There's a lot of anxiety with automation coming," she said. The goal must be to create an economy "where our businesses can thrive and grow and where our workers are able to thrive and grow."


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Video games can provide health benefits to the sick (Haugen 2008).
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Skinner S. 2005. Evolution or intelligent design: the menu model of elementary science instruction. Science Educator. 32(2) 1975-2008. In Science Direct [database on the Internet]. Release 3. NY: Science Direct Publishing; 2005. 33p. Available from: http://www.sciencedirect/scienceeducator/32/2/skinner;(accessed 2008 May 4).
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Lumpkin, L. R., C. Simpson, A. Simpson, M. Burns, J. Lovejoy, B. Gumble, S. Christian, et al. 1989. Country singin' ain't for me. 3rd ed. Washington, DC: Country Press.
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Scenes (individually accessible in DVDs) are treated as chapters and cited by title or by number, Note that online articles will generally not carry page numbers; for article-length material, however, descriptive 'locators' (see 16.14, 17.181) will rarely be necessary. add a URL and, if the publisher or discipline requires it, or for especially time-sensitive data, the date the material was last accessed
Cleese, J., T. Gilliam, E. Idle, T. Jones and M. Palin. 2001. Commentaries. Disc 2. Monty Python and the Holy Grail, special ed. DVD. Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. Culver City, CA: Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment.
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Brancusi, A. and Frank Bolden. 2001. Crisis on Wallstreet. New York Times., March 25. http://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/25/politics/25MCCA.html (accessed January 2, 2002).
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"This," wrote George Templeton Strong, "is what our tailors can do." (In an earlier book he had said quite the opposite.)2
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Galenson, David W. Artists and the Market: From Leonardo and Titian to Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, NBER Working Paper Series. Cambridge: National Bureau of Economic Research, 2007.
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Rubinstein, Raphael. "Provisional Painting". Art in America 97, no. 5 (2009), http://www.systems.wsu.edu/scripts/wsuall.pl?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=39788208&site=ehost-live. (accessed 2009 June 4).
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Books with multiple authors
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Use "and" between the authors' names
4. Calvin Tomkins and others, Off the Wall: Robert Rauschenberg and the Art World of Our Time (Garden City, Doubleday, 1980), 275-286.
Tomkins, Calvin and Andrew Forge, Off the Wall: Robert Rauschenberg and the Art World of Our Time . Garden City: Doubleday, 1980.
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33. Randall Chris Kurzweil, "Generating Visual Art" (US Patent 7,098,917 filed January 22, 2002).
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1. Hamilton Arthur Zucker, "Where are Today's Leonardo's?", USA Today, June 3, 2009, first edition.
author | title | subtitle | edition | site name | URL or datasource | year | publisher | access date | DOI
If citing a URL, there is no need for a media category, for types such as DVD, CD-Rom, include the type
1. John Gilliam Cleese, Tim Jones and Michael Palin "Commentaries. Disc 2." Monty Python and the Holy Grail, (Culver City, CA: Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment, 2001), DVD.
Cleese, John Gilliam, Edgar Idle, Tim Jones and Michael Palin, "Commentaries. Disc 2. "Monty Python and the Holy Grail special ed. DVD. 2002. Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment.
Brancusi, Arthur and Frank Bolden. "Crisis on Wallstreet" New York Times. March 25, 2002. http://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/25/politics/25MCCA.html (accessed January 2, 2002).
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