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Visit to National Children's Sport and Health Centre in Sochi
Vladimir Putin visited the National Children's Sport and Health Centre in Sochi, built on the President's initiative in March 2013.
The President had a look at the Centre's infrastructure, visited the hotel facilities and spoke to students of children's sports schools.
The Centre operates year round, and this year it will host six sessions of 200 children aged 10–16 who have demonstrated significant achievements in various winter sports. Besides the general school curriculum, the students of the centre have regular training sessions in skiing, ice hockey, short track, ski racing, biathlon, free-style, snowboarding and downhill skiing.
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Publication date: October 11, 2014, 17:00
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British babies are not given enough checks for rare but serious diseases and health conditions, according to a new report from charity Genetic Alliance UK.
The NHS currently offers a blood test that screens for up to nine conditions, but many European countries offer tests for more than 20, while the US checks for more than 50.
Genetic Alliance UK has said affordable ways of expanding current testing exist but are not being used.
What is the testing for?
The test is carried out by taking a sample of a baby's blood when it is about five days old – known as the heel prick test. The results are generally received within the baby's first eight weeks after birth. Positive results will be given sooner.
Newborn screening allows clinicians to identify rare illnesses early enough to offer the most appropriate treatment in order to prevent severe disability and – in some cases – death, according to the NHS.
The testing is not compulsory but is highly recommended.
It screens newborn babies for conditions such as sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis and congenital hypothyroidism.
Most babies test negative for the illnesses, but getting an early diagnosis means treatment can be started as soon as possible.
The risks of introducing new screenings – a responsibility for the UK National Screening Committee – include receiving misleading test results, which can lead to anxiety for the families of the babies involved.
UK screening "left behind"
Genetic Alliance UK chief executive, Jayne Spink, said: "The pace of adoption of new blood spot screening programmes in the UK has become so slow that we have been left behind by the majority of other high-income countries.
"It is painful to think of the unnecessarily long diagnostic pathways that some families in the UK must endure, and worse to think of the missed opportunities – including treatment."
She added that the UK has to ensure that newborn screening "keeps pace with diagnosis in later life", and that the potential of current technology and that of genomics must be embraced.
Genetic Alliance UK added that because diagnosis of some serious illnesses can sometimes take a number of years, parents are therefore unable to make an informed choice about having more children, who may also be at risk of these conditions.
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My Favourite Wuxia Films since the 2000s
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I may or may not have a thing for Wuxia films…Well, okay, I most certainly do. I am not 100% sure as to why. I think it is a combination of the aesthetic, the music and the incredible martial arts, but also the plots. Some Chinese movies are like nothing you'd ever see in a film produced by a western country. I also love how epic and heroic over the top are these plots are, and the way they get mixed with historical narratives and fantasy. I think this reflects a much older way of understanding and telling stories. Therefore, I have produced a quick list of Wuxia movies I particularly enjoy. You are probably familiar with many of them. I unusually watch these as double or even triple bill, because there is something about watching these stunning scenarios with convoluted combat scenes that makes you want more…
I will cheat though, and quickly skip Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon due to the fact that it is like the corner-stone of modern Wuxia filmography. Nevertheless, I have to say that I have also seen the sequel recently – Sword of Destiny – and, although it is of course no the wonderful work of Ang Lee, it has a competent script. But the best part of the entire thing is the amazing Donnie Yen as Silent Wolf, being badass as always.
-House of the Flying Daggers: I think I have potentially watched every period martial arts movie that has Zhang Ziyi in it. I just like her: she is cool! She has an incredible degree of empathy and evocation that I find hard to find in some other Asian actresses (as much as I respect Gong Li and Michelle Yeoh, what they do is slightly different). But what I really like about this movie is some of the fighting scenes: that moment back in the Peonyhouse, when Mei steals Leo's sword, and it concludes with the amazing Andy Lau doing a grapple of doom and smashing her into the pool. The entire chasing scene through the bamboo forest is just gorgeous, with all the colour contrasts…And the last scene in the blizzard. The triangle between Mei, Leo and Jin (I am usually crying by this stage thinking Jin is whiling to die so Mei can escape but it doesn't matter cause this could have been written by Shakespeare and it would be the same ending…). The face-off with the daggers, the blood all over the place…And just the story: this is not just martial arts; there is deception, plot twists and romance.
-Hero (2002): Perhaps not the best work Jet Li has been in (and probably not Ziyi's either), but the rest of the cast has a lot to give, particularly the three assassins from Zhan: Donnie Yen with his masterful, stoic face, demonstrates that a lance weapon is just as beautiful to work with than a sword. I love the moment when Sky and Nameless stop the fight to ask the old man to keep playing music for them. The cleverest part of this film – apart from the amazing budget, choreo, colour use, filming, special effects and music – is the retelling of the story, up to three times – couldn't help myself and start thinking it was a rather Beowulfian thing to do. You have to get the plot right on a movie to allow yourself to repeat the same story 3 times to actually get what is happening.
-Red Cliff: part 1 and 2 – Do NOT watch the abridged version, there is no point! You actually miss so much meaningful plot and character interaction it is unreal! In any case, the most epic part of this is just the sheer amount of just people at war, it's just ridiculous. How many extras did they get for this movie, I do not know, but it is massive. And that is actually all the film it is about. John Woo, the director even confirmed he had changed the plot and moved away from the historical reality because he wanted to portray what the battle would feel for the audience. (As a historian, I think that is fair enough). And he does. In fact, the only reason why we can consider this a Wuxia film and not a historical drama is the change of plot, which really puts the film more in the context of the hero's journey and the beautiful display of martial arts and combat. I think my favourite scene is with the boats in the second part: arrows and flames everywhere, over a beautifully filmed river, full on attack, dramatic poses…So many incredible fighting sequences in here, there is no way I can just pick one. Therefore, I won't pick one in specific, because that is just really the entire movie. I think all the individual stories really contribute to the wider narrative – so even though the movie is about the battle and the political struggle and unrest within China, the personal perspective of each character gives it a back bone that makes it stand out and not just become another big fighting scene that lasts for hours with no aim.
-Legend of Zu (2001): now, a lot of people hate this movie, and in fact, it was not incredibly popular in cinemas in the West, but I think it is pretty cool. It is much more concern with mythology, which I appreciate as it is one of those Chinese legends you do not get to hear as often as say Journey to the West and the Monkey King, and the Jade Emperor. So I really think the coolest part of this movie is the story. Of course it is full of awesome fight scenes, but if you want a Wuxia movie that gives you something different, you should come to this one – or if you are lucky to find it Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain from the 80s which is, let's say, its predecessor, or the first attempt to bring the story to the screen.
Of course there is many more, but this is just a quick list of my favourites and why. If you like it however, I will come back with other movies, more obscure ones, and more martial arts to keep you jumping around!
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Kripke noticed and mocked former US President Donald Trump over his newly released trading card
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A lot of people were confused when former president Donald Trump teased a "MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT" on his social media platforms, only for it to turn out to be a set of digital collectible trading cards featuring his image in interesting situations.
The centerpiece of his announcement was a trading card showing Trump dressed like Superman, with a "T" symbol on his breast and a cape. Given that the particular accessory was similar to Homelander, the show's main antagonist and a key component of Trump-centric parody, The Boys HQ, including its creator Eric Kripke, raised some concerns about it.
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Born in 1974, and raised in Toronto, Canada, Eric Kripke is an American writer and producer.
He gained notoriety as the creator of The CW's fantasy drama series Supernatural (2005-2020). During the first five seasons of the series, he was the showrunner. Additionally, Kripke co-created the science fiction series Timeless (2016-18) as well as the post-apocalyptic drama series Revolution (2012–14). He has been the showrunner of the superhero series The Boys, created for Amazon Prime Video, since 2019.
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Kripke co-wrote the screenplay for the early 2005 movie Boogeyman before finding success with Supernatural. Supernatural was established by Kripke in 2005. Following the fifth season of Supernatural, Kripke left his position as the show's lead showrunner and started working on other projects, such as Revolution.
Amped, later renamed Jacked, was a comic book series written by Kripke for Vertigo and DC Comics that debuted in the fall of 2015. It was revealed in August 2015 that Kripke and his writing partner Shawn Ryan were creating the action-adventure series Timeless for NBC.
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When building a family residence, the architects were initially concerned about the landslide in a hilly environment, but they designed the building so that everything would benefit the house and nature. The building is supported by three lower walls under which rainwater flows. "The solution turned out to be "twisting" the building so as only its one corner touches the ground and the rest is hang over the edge of the hill." As the house was to be affordable and easy to build, the main construction material became poured concrete from a local company. Does it remind you a bit of the modern version of Noah's Ark? In this case, it will be Konieczny's Ark.
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The house has become a shelter not only for its owners, but also for animals that have found their lair under the concrete volume where they can hide from heavy rain or just watch the landscape. This project is a wonderful connection of natural life and the architectural world. "We would never thought, that when at the beginning, the name, Konieczny's Ark came from the form of the building, life will add the second meaning to it."
Site area: 1694.0 m2. Usable floor area: 138.0 m2. Volume: 624.0 m2. Photography: Jakub Certowicz.
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U.S. aid reaches Myanmar
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- In an effort to expedite aid to Myanmar, hard hit by Cyclone Nargis, the Treasury Department announced Monday that it is removing the limit on funds that Americans are allowed to send to individuals.
The Southeast Asian country, popularly known as Burma, was severely rattled by the May 3 cyclone. Myanmar officials said the storm killed an estimated 32,000 people - although outside agencies say the toll may be closer to 100,000 - and left about 1.5 million more in need of aid.
"The people of Burma need all the help we can provide during this crisis," said Adam Szubin, director of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets, in a statement. "This action will speed the flow of aid to the Burmese people."
The Treasury previously only allowed Americans to send Burmese relatives and friends a total of $300 per quarter as part of U.S. sanctions against the nation of Myanmar, which is currently ruled by an objectionable military government.
Although U.S. sanctions still exist on individuals giving to the government of Myanmar and some Burmese companies, the Treasury said that it will no longer impose sanctions on giving to non-government Burmese residents.
"We've been looking at making this change for quite some time, but certainly the disaster expedited the decision," said Treasury Department spokesman John Rankin.
While the easing of the restrictions for individual giving to relatives could help the situation, Rankin noted that the onus now falls upon individuals to ensure that the money gets into the right hands in Myanmar.
"We just hope people are wise about who they give their money to," he said.
If you'd like to give, but you are worried that your donation will not make it into the country, you could consider giving to an organization that is already on the scene.
"People are better off donating to charities that are well established and have been working in the country for years," said Lurma Rackley, a spokeswoman for aid group CARE. "While we are waiting for foreign aid to be allowed in, we are able to buy the necessary supplies locally."
International aid agency officials say Burmese cyclone victims could benefit most from foreign money if they have access to supplies, but the donations could have little effect for the majority of those in need.
"Assuming that the money reaches its destination, it might have an impact on the victims living in urban Yangon, as they have access to supplies and markets," said David Blanc, U.S. program director for Action Against Hunger. "But most of the victims are poor peasants living in the small villages of the Ayeyarwaddy Delta, so they won't have access to remittances let alone access to supplies of marketed goods."
The Treasury Department also removed limitations on giving to not-for-profit humanitarian efforts. The U.S. government had restricted Americans from giving funds to humanitarian or religious efforts in Myanmar that were not U.S. or non-governmental organizations, but now U.S. citizens can donate to any foreign relief effort with the exception of the Burmese government itself.
"We want to remove all the barriers and clear a path to aid," Rankin said. "Now Burma needs to do its part."
Though the government permitted a U.S. military plane to land with relief supplies Monday, many relief agencies are still reporting that the government is not allowing foreign aid to assist the storm's victims. The United Nations fears that hundreds of thousands more people could die from diseases related to the storm if the Burmese government does not allow in the necessary aid.
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This Flash applet teaches you how to compute times tables from 6 to 10, on your fingers. The trick was first recorded around 15th century, when merchants collected techniques called finger reckoning to calculate their profits. Back then, calculating devices were bulky. But you can do finger reckoning under the table or in your pocket, away from prying eyes of competitors. Now we do finger reckoning for fun.
Number your fingers, starting from 6 on thumbs. You may want to write numbers on your nails.
Bring together the fingers with the numbers you are multiplying, for example, index (7) and middle (8) for 7*8. The fingers that touch, and any fingers under, count as tens, so you get 50 in this case. Multiply the other fingers, left and right, in this case 3*2=6. So you get 56 as the total, which is the answer to 7*8.
Suppose you multiply numbers A and B on your fingers. The trick tells you to count this many tens on either hand: (A-5) + (B-5) as your tens. And your ones are (10-A)*(10-B).
But I bet this isn't how did the merchants of old came up with the system! Was it something about their counting boards or abacuses that suggested the finger trick?
Do you know a plausible explanation about the origins of this trick?
but people still need to make sure that the math is correct for buying and selling stuff.