Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid student placement.
The college is an independent Commerce college.The placement service is made through placement cell.
– Workshop in career planning and soft skills.
– Training in interview skills and group discussion for final year students.
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An artery is an elastic blood vessel that transports blood away from the heart. This is the opposite function of veins, which transport blood to the heart. Arteries are components of the cardiovascular system. This system circulates nutrients to and removes waste material from the cells of the body.
There are two main types of arteries: pulmonary arteries and systemic arteries. Pulmonary arteries carry blood from the heart to the lungs where the blood picks up oxygen. The oxygen-rich blood is then returned to the heart via the pulmonary veins. Systemic arteries deliver blood to the rest of the body. The aorta is the main systemic artery and the largest artery of the body. It originates from the heart and branches out into smaller arteries which supply blood to the head region (brachiocephalic artery), the heart itself (coronary arteries), and the lower regions of the body.
Tunica Adventitia (Externa)- the strong outer covering of arteries and veins. It is composed of connective tissue as well as collagen and elastic fibers. These fibers allow the arteries and veins to stretch to prevent over expansion due to the pressure that is exerted on the walls by blood flow.
Tunica Media - the middle layer of the walls of arteries and veins. It is composed of smooth muscle and elastic fibers. This layer is thicker in arteries than in veins.
Tunica Intima - the inner layer of arteries and veins. In arteries, this layer is composed of an elastic membrane lining and smooth endothelium (a special type of epithelial tissue) that is covered by elastic tissues.
The artery wall expands and contracts due to pressure exerted by blood as it is pumped by the heart through the arteries. Arterial expansion and contraction or pulse coincides with the heart as it beats. The heartbeat is generated by cardiac conduction to force blood out of the heart and to the rest of the body.
Atherosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries. This image shows an artery with cutaway section to reveal deposits of plague narrowing the passage for blood flow, illustrating the condition atherosclerosis.
Arterial disease is a vascular system disease that affect the arteries. This disease can impact various parts of body and includes arterial diseases such as coronary artery disease (heart), carotid artery disease (neck and brain), peripheral arterial disease (legs, arms, and head), and renal artery disease (kidneys). Arterial diseases result from atherosclerosis, or the build-up of plaque on arterial walls. These fatty deposits narrow or block artery channels resulting in decreased blood flow and increases the chances for blood clot formation. Decreased blood flow means that the body's tissues and organs do not receive enough oxygen, which may cause tissue death.
Arterial disease may result in heart attack, amputation, stroke, or death. Risk factors for developing arterial disease include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, poor diet (high in fat), and inactivity. Suggestions for reducing these risk factors include eating a healthy diet, being active, and abstaining from smoking.


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Cornell Tech Announces $50 Million Naming Gift Today For Verizon Executive Education Center On Roosevelt Island - Will Be A Magnet For Developers, Entrepreneurs, Educators & Innovators Across All Industries Says Verizon CEO
Cornell Tech Announces $50-Million Naming Gift for @Verizon Executive Education Center http://t.co/MNyj6mEiea pic.twitter.com/Wd5f8H2w7y
— Cornell Tech (@cornell_tech) February 2, 2015
According to this Cornell Tech press release:
Cornell Tech today announced a $50-million gift from Verizon for the development of one of the innovative aspects of its Roosevelt Island campus, the Verizon Executive Education Center. The center will be a place for the entire tech community to gather, a convening place to leverage the impact the campus has on technology beyond its degree programs. The center will be part of the first phase of the campus, which began construction last month and is due to open in the summer of 2017.
"This is a transformative gift that will help enormously to advance our mission of bringing academia and industry together," said Cornell University President David J. Skorton. "The campus will welcome everyone interested in using technology to advance the economy and to make the world a better place, and the Verizon Executive Education Center will be at the center of it."
"Cornell Tech is a place for technology innovators and leaders in New York City and around the world, and we are thrilled that Verizon is joining with us to create an executive education center built to provide novel educational and collaborative programs focused on the digital age," said Cornell Tech Dean Daniel Huttenlocher.
In supporting the executive education center, Verizon recognizes the pioneering leaders and technologies Cornell Tech is cultivating. The $50-million gift will facilitate direct collaboration with other companies and Cornell Tech students to bring cutting-edge ideas to market. The center's programs and events will also create a platform for Verizon to develop customized center-based programs for its executives and customers, facilitating learning across sectors. Verizon's corporate partnership with Cornell spans decades—a history of collaboration and support that includes the recruitment of students into internships and full-time positions and expands to generous philanthropic support.
"Our donation to Cornell Tech is an investment in the future and fits perfectly with our mission to use communications technologies to solve big challenges and make people's lives better," said Verizon Chairman and CEO Lowell McAdam. "The Verizon Executive Education Center will be a magnet for developers, entrepreneurs, educators and innovators across all industries, building on the great talent and creativity we already have in the tech sector here in New York City."
In addition to the Verizon Executive Education Center, the first phase will include the First Academic Building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne of Morphosis Architects. The building is a departure from traditional academic facilities with an open plan and collaborative work spaces, taking its cue from the tech world. It is designed to be among the largest net-zero energy buildings in the United States, with all of its power generated on campus. A corporate co-location building, designed by Weiss/Manfredi and developed by Forest City Ratner Companies will also be located on campus. The co-location building will fuse academia and industry by providing space for established tech companies and startups to locate on campus. A residential building, designed by Handel Architects and developed by Hudson and Related Companies, will be constructed for faculty, staff and students to ensure the campus is active 24/7.
When fully completed, the campus will span 12 acres on Roosevelt Island and house approximately 2,000 students and hundreds of faculty and staff. The campus master plan was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with James Corner Field Operations, and includes a number of innovative features and facilities across a river-to-river campus with expansive views, a series of green, public spaces, and a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor areas. The campus will be one of the most environmentally friendly and energy-efficient campuses in the world.
Here's more on Cornell Tech entrepreneurship.
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— Cornell Tech (@cornell_tech) January 22, 2015
VIDEO: @davetisch talks startups, entrepreneurship and investing w/ @33voices : http://t.co/PNG4bDJB0v pic.twitter.com/rhKr1WzuxK
and a fascinating 2013 conversation among the Cornell Tech architects on plans for the campus.
UPDATE 1:45 PM - A Roosevelt Island resident commenting as Agitated Long-Timer remarks about the $50 Million deal:
Just read the press release.
They are just so full of themselves & BS it is staggering. The brainwashing reminds me of Angela Lansbury in the original version of the Manchurian Candidate.
And not a single mention of anything they could do for the community of 14,000 folks who actually live here.
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Amazing how a small mind with little vision always has a negative take on something that is beyond their mental capacity. Making RI a world class tech destination is pretty nice as a starter. So, complain and keep putting your hand out. Maybe if you keep it out long enough, one of the pigeons will leave you a gift.
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Container ship collision at Port of Kaohsiung causes crane collapse: one injured
June 3, 2021 June 3, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Port of Kaohsiung, shipping accident
One person was injured and two people were trapped in the wreckage after a container ship in the process of docking collided with another ship, causing one container crane to collapse, and badly damaging another at the Port of Kaohsiung today, June 3.
At around 11:30 am the 316-meter-long, 86,679 gross tonnage container ship DURBAN, owned by OOCL Shipping Company, was attempting to dock at pier 66, when it sideswiped the 32,720 gross tonnage CONSTANCY (永明) belonging to Yangming Shipping, that was docked at pier 70.
The collision caused one of four container cranes, GC8 to collapse. GC8 collapsed onto GC6. [Previously incorrectly reported GC6 collapsed]. Workers ran for their lives as the container crane began to crumple to the ground. As the crane collapsed, it hit a stack of containers, causing it also to collapse.
The accident left one worker slightly injured, and two operators trapped inside the cranes.
Workers are seen running as cranes begin to collapse after ship collision at the Port of Kaohsiung, June 3, 2021.
The injured 58-year-old man, named Zhang, was treated at Yuan's General Hospital for a cut on his forearm, and abrasions on one foot. Zhang also had x-rays taken to check for internal injuries as he was suffering from chest discomfort.
The trapped workers were finally extracted at 12:44 pm and are reported to be uninjured.
The Port of Kaohsiung is Taiwan's largest port, and the 15th largest port in the world. Around three-quarters of Taiwan's container throughput enters and exits via the Port of Kaohsiung.
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BTS RM advises an ARMY after love breakup with message on Weverse
The members of BTS are known worldwide for their great interaction with their fans, as well as spreading empathy and fellowship through their songs. RM, leader of the k-pop group, surprised his followers with a message to an ARMY who recently went through a breakup.
Last Wednesday, May 4th, the idol replied to a female follower, who had previously posted on Weverse about the end of her relationship, adding how bad she felt about it:
"I got broken up…. I feel the worst of the worst…. I think I'm going crazy and I can't help but laugh".
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Quickly the post went viral on the Weverse platform, so the BTS leader noticed it and didn't hesitate to reply to ARMY's post and gave her advice that ended up touching the other fans.
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"Hey, who dared so much! You didn't know how to appreciate what they had.
Don't worry, whether it's about a person or a piece of art, there is always fate. As people, the only thing we can do is not to give up and move on".
Although Namjoon nor another member of BTS has confirmed whether they are in a romantic relationship, it is certain that the South Korean idol nurtures his relationship with his fans with their support over the years.
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In Part I of this series, readers were introduced to basic histology and physiology of connective tissue. We learned that all connective tissue has similar components, although the proportions of these components vary. These variations impart the mechanical and biochemical attributes to specific connective tissue. To illustrate, mechanical properties of articular cartilage that allow it to absorb impact and resist wear are partially due to the large proteoglycan aggregates.
We also learned that each component of connective tissue is built up with modular pieces. Each of these molecular modules requires energy and catalysts, such as enzymes and cofactors, for every given reaction of synthesis. Therefore any alteration in the synthesis or degradation of a module will affect its ultimate constitution. When there are numerous altered modules, a domino effect may eventually modify the complex community of macromolecules and result in changed characteristics of a tissue.
Many modulators influence turnover of connective tissue components and tissue remodeling. Recall from Part 1 that these modulators may be growth factors, hormones, cytokines, enzymes, and basic building blocks such as amino acids and carbohydrates. When dietary constituents or pharmaceuticals alter normal function of these modulators, resulting modified mechanical and metabolic characteristics may impair the normal biomechanics of a given connective tissue.
Before examining the influences of nutrition and pharmaceuticals on connective tissue, three types of dense connective tissue that are most important to athletes will be briefly described. These three types are tendons, ligaments and articular cartilage. Details of biomechanics will not be examined except where physiologically relevant. Readers who are interested in learning more about biomechanics are referred to textbooks on the subject.
Skeletal muscle and tendons are distinct tissues. However, they function as one unit: the musculo-tendon unit. Tendons attach the muscle to bones and transmit force from the muscle to the bone. Connective tissue forms a network throughout the muscle. It surrounds the fibers, the bundles of fibers and wraps around the whole muscle. This connective tissue network is continuous through the muscle and into the tendon that inserts the bone. Although the entire framework is essential to the function of the musculo-tendon unit, the tendon will be the focus of this discussion.
Tendons primarily consist of collagen – up to 85% of the dry weight – which imparts the mechanical and physiological properties of this tissue. Type I collagen predominates with small amounts (approximately 5%) of Type III and Type V collagen. Smaller amounts of elastin exist in the extracellular matrix. The type and quality of cross-linking varies in tendon fibers and is associated with the degree of mechanical loading experienced by the musculo-tendon unit. The regulation of the cross-link quality in new collagen is established by the mechanical loading during growth and development. Tendons that transmit the highest forces have the highest degree of cross-linking. Mechanical forces also determine morphology of collagen. The distal end of human tibialis posterior tendon, which receives compressive forces as well as tensional forces, exhibited less linear and more swirled collagen formation than seen in the proximal end (which receives mostly tensional forces).
Proteoglycans (PGs) in the tendon extracellular matrix are typically of two major classes that differ in structure and function. In general, the large cartilage-type proteoglycan monomers are present in low concentrations and the smaller dermatan sulfate proteoglycans (DS-PGs) are present in high concentrations. However, in tendons that are subject to compressive loads, the concentration of cartilage-type PGs is increased to impart special biomechanical properties to the tissues. The DS-PGs regulate the growth and size of the collagen fibrils during tendon development and repair.
Vogel et al (1) demonstrated morphological and PG heterogeniety in tendon and ligaments excised from human cadavers of various ages. Different cell shapes and concentration and type of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) exist between the distal and proximal ends of tendons. Similar differences exist along the length and in the thickness of the tissues. The PG content of the tendon region that experiences compression and tensional forces (e.g. in the region of the tendon that passes under or around a bone) increases by as much as three times that of the tensional region. Increased concentration of large PG content may enhance a tissue's compressive stiffness.
The closely packed fibers are bundled together and run parallel to the long axis of the tendon. Fibroblasts are few and located in the spaces between the collagen bundles. Many collagen bundles grouped together form the fascicle, and a synovial-like membrane, the epitenon, surrounds several fascicles to form the tendon unit. This membrane contains blood and lymphatic vessels and nerves. Several layers of elastic connective tissue sheaths enclose the tendon unit. The properties of these layers vary depending on site. Some tendons (such as the flexor tendons in forearm) are enclosed by a synovial sheath which carries many blood vessels.
The nerve supply to tendons and ligaments originates from the nerves of the muscles. Tendons are well vascularized: less than muscle and more than ligaments. Degree of vascularity differs depending on structure and site of the tissue. Blood vessels within the tendonous tissue are relatively sparse. Altered blood flow and consequent production or accumulation of soluble factors may modulate the type and amounts of PGs and collagen. The more vascularized tendons have blood vessels that infiltrate throughout the tendon from the outer connective sheath. The less vascular tendons have outer membranes that act as conduits of blood supply for the tendon fibers within. The other source of nutrition is diffusion from the synovial fluid which provides a significant supply of nutrients for many tendons. The tissues enclosing and surrounding the tendon provide a cellular and vascular component for healing and providing nutrition to the tissue within.
Ligaments are bands of connective tissue that bind bones to each other, crossing joints with wide ranges of motion as well as joints with little motion. Unlike tendons, both ends of ligaments insert into bone. The tissue may exist as fibrous bands, sheets or short thickened strips in joint capsules. Unlike previous assumptions, ligaments and tendons differ from each other in several ways. Collagen content is generally similar in tendons and ligaments. Type I collagen predominates (90%) with small amounts of type III (10%), which is more than tendons. Ligamentous collagen has more reducible cross-linking. The tightly packed bundles of collagen with many fibroblasts are aligned along the axis of tension.
As in tendons, site-specific structural and biochemical differences exist in ligaments due to different mechanical demands and the nutritional environment. The elastin content in ligaments varies depending on function. Most ligaments have less than 5% elastin. However, others have higher concentrations (up to 75%) imparting more elastic properties. Intraligamentous blood vessels are sparse. Therefore, mid-tissue nutrition relies greatly on diffusion from nearby blood vessels which lie parallel to the tissue and synovial fluid.
Many ligaments contain more GAGs than tendons. As well, ligaments contain the three major types of PGs (1): the small PGs, decorin and biglycan, and the larger PGs. The smaller PG, decorin, is the major type of PG in tendons. How these differences affect the tensile strength is not elucidated.
The nerve supply to ligaments is similar to that of tendons: primarily supplied from the nerves of the muscles acting on the joint. However, numerous free nerve endings in ligaments may moderate pain sensation.
More than tendons, most information on ligament injuries and repair are based on animal models where ligaments are partially or completely cut. Studies demonstrate the substantial differences in the site-specific repair process in ligaments as well as tendons. Animal models show varying healing capacities for various ligaments. Because ligaments are generally less vascularized than tendons, the healing and repair process takes much longer and, in some ligaments, may regress or disappear completely. Studies demonstrate that remodeled tissue never achieves normal characteristics nor a return to original mechanical properties. Mature repaired ligament tissue lacks the strength of normal ligaments: usually 50-70% of normal tensile strength (2).
The Vogel et al (1) study validated the use of animal tissue models to study the cellular mechanisms that cause site-specific changes in connective tissue morphology. While this may be true for normal adaptive responses, differences in metabolism may limit extrapolations to nutrition and pharmaceuticals. Human and animal studies confirm that the amount of PGs that accumulate in specific regions of tendons is directly correlated with compressive and tensional loads placed on the tissue.
A joint is a junction of two bones, holding them together while allowing for smooth movement against one another. The joint capsule and fibrous lining holds many components where the bone-ends meet. The synovial cavity, which is surrounded by a membrane, contains fluid that lubricates and nourishes the articular cartilage, the tissue that caps the ends of the bones.
In addition to supplying nutrients to cartilage, synovial fluid contains phygocytic cells that remove debris resulting from wear and tear in the joint capsule. The amount of fluid in the synovium varies depending on the size of the joint. The fluid is normally viscous when there is no joint movement; as movement increases, the fluid becomes less viscous.
Cartilage is a resilient material that absorbs shock and provides an elastic surface for smooth gliding of joints. Chondrocytes are embedded in the extracellular matrix comprised of type II collagen, proteoglycans and water. Cartilage lacks blood vessels, nerves and a lymphatic system. The cells must therefore rely on diffusion of nutrients through the extracellular matrix from the underlying bone or the synovial fluid. Damage to articular cartilage may be present long before it is noticed since these joints are non-innervated. Peripheral activation and sensitization of nerves during inflammation may elicit pain well after degenerative processes are stimulated.
The extracellular matrix is of great importance to the cartilage. Recall from Part I that collagen fibers and the ground substance make up the extracellular matrix. Collagen fibers and the glycoproteins comprise the fibrous web that anchors the chondrocytes within the matrix and provide tensile strength to cartilage. The fundamental component in the ground substance is the GAGs. The large proteoglycan aggregates described in Part I play an important role in maintaining optimal function of our joints.
In cartilage, the predominant GAGs are chondroitin sulfate and keratan sulfate. As was discussed in Part I, the PG monomers link to hyaluronic acid to form large aggregates. Recall that these large PGs are highly negatively charged, repelling one another and attracting water which makes up 80% of the wet weight of articular cartilage. These PGs provide the compressive strength to the joints. When the joint is loaded the matrix compresses and water is squeezed out of the matrix. When the compressive force is removed, the negatively charged GAGs reabsorb water. Also, the high content of GAGs in the synovial fluid provides lubrication minimizing wear between the two joints.
Considering the importance of the extracellular matrix to normal physiology and function of articular joints, any factor that increases the ratio of degradation to loss of matrix components will cause cartilage health to deteriorate. Alterations in cellular activity may also affect the turnover rate and remodeling process.
Most connective tissue injuries involve damage to the structural components of the tissue. In sports activities, injuries are classified into two types: acute and overuse injuries. Acute traumas occur from lacerations and partial or complete rupture of the tissue. These injuries heal by the repair process described in Part I. Overuse injuries, the most common category, result from chronic overloading or repetitive motion. The capacity of the tissue for repair greatly exceeds degradation and cellular metabolism is altered such that damage occurs at the cellular and structural levels.
Inflammation is the most prominent symptom of both types of injuries. As discussed in Part I, inflammation is a natural part of the healing process in any injury. However, chronic inflammation may lead to increased tissue degradation and impair the repair process. Indeed, chronic inflammation is a major factor in several connective tissue diseases, especially within articular joints. Pharmaceuticals are often used to manage or alleviate symptoms occurring with connective tissue inflammation. However, many of these exogenous substances may alter the healing and repair process.
Metabolic states, such as aging and diabetes, may also affect connective tissue health. Aging is often accompanied by a decline in joint function or general stiffness of the joints, and influences the nature and extent of the repair process in injured tissue. As connective tissues age, the composition of collagen and proteoglycans change which in turn alters the mechanical properties and physiology of the tissue. The tissue cells lose their ability to divide, especially in articular cartilage where the chondrocytes are poorly nourished. PGs produced from aging chondrocytes are very different from those produced by younger cells and alters the hydrostatic properties of the joint.
Species, site, zone and region of connective tissue dictate changes, both qualitative and quantitative, in PGs. However, age has the most notable effect on composition and stability of the extracellular matrix. PGs in the matrix have a protective effect on the collagen network. Continued loss of PGs and other matrix components appear to activate loss of collagen from connective tissues. For instance, a reduction of the size of hyaluronan and reduced stability of the GAG chains are age related. Studies (1,4) validate that concentration of small PG monomers increases with age. The resulting decrease in load absorption and redistribution properties is less efficient and renders the tissue more prone to damage.
Vogel et al showed that generally the alterations in the pattern of morphology and proteoglycan composition varied little in tendons with increasing age after puberty. However, PGs from tendons of younger individuals had greater homogeneity in GAG chain length. Effects of aging, however, may be tissue and site specific. For example, some ligaments maintain their mechanical characteristics throughout the life of the organism, whereas others show deterioration of strength with advanced age. Amount and composition of proteoglycans in human ligamentum flavum of the spine changed with age contributing to the ossification (calcification) of the tissue (3).
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative disease associated with aging of joint connective tissue. Degradation of the extracellular matrix is responsible for the pathogenesis of OA and is frequently associated with predisposing conditions such as traumatic injury to the joint. Chondrocytes in articular cartilage with OA may be unresponsive to local growth factors resulting in decreased synthesis of matrix components. Increased amounts of catabolic substances reduce concentrations of proteoglycans and glycoproteins resulting in reductions in tensile strength and resiliency.
Changes in connective tissue in diabetics parallel those evident in aging and cause many complications seen in later stage diabetes. The most apparent clinical disorders affect the skin, eyes, arteries and kidneys. Arteries and joints of diabetics become prematurely stiff with decreased elasticity. Nonenzymatic glycation of collagen protein and oxidative stress are associated with aging and diabetes, and caused by hyperglycemia ('glucose toxicity') (4,5,6 ,7, 8). Excessive plasma and tissue glucose undergo reactions that produce advanced glycation products. The long-lived proteins of collagen and elastin accumulate enough advanced glycation products that irreversibly alter many of the protein's physical properties. The collagen becomes saturated and excessively cross-linked inhibiting normal turnover. Progressive changes in properties ultimately modify arrangements and functioning of the tissue (8). These alterations in the matrix may affect cell behavior such as migration, growth, proliferation and gene expression.
Glycation is the nonenzymatic reaction between a sugar and the free amino acid group of proteins. Several mechanisms initiate glycation including glucose auto-oxidation and the Amadori degradation pathway. Lipid peroxidation (oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids) may also contribute to oxidative reactants. Intermediates of carbohydrate peroxidation are similar to lipid peroxidation; both form carboxymethyllysine (CML). Under oxidative conditions and in the presence of a transition metal, such as copper or iron, CML forms and accumulates in tissue, altering collagen cross-linking. Other advanced glycation products also affect the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of collagen protein. Collagen becomes browned and excessively cross-linked, altering its tensile strength. Diabetic rats exhibit acceleration of procollagen degradation in tendons (9). An interventional strategy that shows success in animal models is glycemic control and is discussed further along with carbohydrate nutrition.
Excessive or high-intensity exercise may be traumatic to the body's skeletal system and result in acute or overuse injuries that are discussed previously. Low-intensity exercise is not considered to be injurious to a healthy normal individual. In fact, immobilization can impair normal metabolism and remodeling of connective tissue. When a joint is immobilized, the diminished mechanical loading and unloading of cartilage and surrounding tissues interferes with normal turnover of cells and matrix components. Decreased stimulation of cells results in decreased proteoglycan synthesis. Consequently, matrix loss leads to increased vulnerability of the tissue to injury when normal activities are resumed.
Studies in animal models have shown exercise to be beneficial to healthy metabolism of connective tissues. Brown et al (10) measured urine levels of hydroxyproline (HP), hydroxylysine (HL) and pyridinoline (PYD) as indirect markers of connective tissue breakdown and remodeling after a bout of eccentric exercise. These amino acid biomarkers characteristic to cross-linking are released during breakdown and remodeling of collagen and elastin. Post-exercise levels of urine HP, HL and PYD increased indicating that eccentric exercise may disrupt skeletal muscle and connective tissue structures. The delay (two days after exercise bout) in increased biomarker levels suggest that breakdown is not immediate and does not result directly from mechanical damage to connective tissue. Otherwise, urine biomarker levels should increase within 24 hours. The authors suggest that connective tissue breakdown results from the localized inflammatory response to exercise-induced musculo-tendon trauma. Inflammatory mediators from inflammation in the musculo-tendon unit may promote collagen breakdown and subsequent synthesis in surrounding connective tissues.
Exercise may contribute to long- and short-term stimulation of cartilage metabolism by mechanical loading of the joints. Compression of the joint capsule induced by mechanical loading changes joint fluid and pressure, osmotic pressure, cell-matrix interactions and cell activities. In animal models (11), post-exercise PG synthesis was enhanced and breakdown was reduced in the carpel joint synovial fluid. Cartilage degradation was impaired and the extracellular matrix was more stable. Several studies (10,11) suggest that the effects of mechanical loading on articular cartilage metabolism is mediated by changes in composition and humoral factors released into the synovial fluid.
As many athletes know, exercise may increase turnover of muscle and connective tissue by elevated breakdown and synthesis. Nutritional aspects of muscle tissue remodeling are routinely addressed in weightlifting and fitness periodicals. However, connective tissue receives little attention except for occasional mention in training techniques and programs. Supplement companies have recently begun to add nutritional supplements to their product lines for connective tissue. Unfortunately, weight lifters (and the general public) generally know less about physiology of connective tissue than muscle tissue and may be confused with supplement advertisement claims. Some of these products may indeed benefit connective tissue health and integrity. Nonetheless, they can not replace a proper diet. Let us take a look at the nutritional macronutrients and discuss how they influence connective tissue turnover and remodeling.
Nearly all knowledge gathered about the nutritional influences on human connective tissues is extrapolated from investigations with in vitro tissue/cell research, animal models, and clinical and surgical practice. Human in vivo investigations are costly and relatively difficult because serum levels of nutrients ordinarily inadequately reflect total body content. Measuring total body level of specific nutrients is complex and sometimes impossible. As well, measuring direct clinical effects on specific tissues resulting from individual nutrients in humans is equally complicated. Nearly all human measurements are indirect and from clinical studies.
Many studies demonstrate that collagen production is sensitive to changes in short and long-term food intake. Within 24 hours of fasting of some animal models, collagen synthesis in articular cartilage decreases to 50% of normal. This reduction declines to 8-12% of control levels after 96 hours. Most conditions are not as severe as starvation. However, energy restriction may reduce collagen synthesis depending on duration and degree of food deprivation. Specific effects of malnutrition on connective tissue turnover are dependant on many factors such as exercise activities, injuries, and disease. As well, nutrition restriction effects may be age-related. Youngsters that are still growing are more sensitive to nutritional changes. Replacement of tissue pools of macronutrients requires weeks to months and certainly affects turnover rates of tissue components. Likewise, dietary deficiencies or excess and physical activities influence turnover rates.
Calories provide the body with cellular energy for normal metabolism, building and repairing tissues and stimulate hormonal responses. Individuals with injuries or other trauma should avoid a decrease in calories below maintenance or slightly above, thereby providing the nutrients and energy needed for healing and repair. Considering that connective tissue structures are created from all macronutrients, each are discussed below.
Severe caloric restriction is usually accompanied by protein deficiency. The two major sources of protein during times of bulk loss are muscle and connective tissue. Muscle tissue provides a steady source amino acids (AAs) for general body needs. Connective tissue is the second source, which is reflective of the relative rate of turnover to muscle tissue. Many studies have demonstrated that a protein deficient diet results in a reduction of growth and development of the organism as well as delay in wound healing and repairs.
All of the essential AAs are required for synthesis of proteins and other components and growth factors in the extracellular matrix. Some studies show that supplementing certain individual AAs (methionine, lysine, arginine, and proline) to a protein deficient diet may inhibit prolongation of the inflammation phase of connective tissue healing and aid in fiber cross-linking mechanisms during repair.
Although countless studies demonstrate that protein malnutrition is significantly detrimental to normal turnover and healing of connective tissues, most athletes are generally well nourished with protein intake. Unless an individual is presented with severe trauma, surgery, or diabetes, a protein deficit that would negatively affect normal connective tissue metabolism should not be an issue.
For more general information on dietary protein and metabolism, read the series of articles by Lyle McDonald in past issues of Mesomorphosis.
Aside from protein, carbohydrates are a major component of an athlete's diet and supply quick energy for the body in the form of glucose. Although little information exits on the direct effects of glucose deficiencies on connective tissues, it is well known that glucose is an energy source for several components and growth mediators. Phagocytes and other white cells that mediate the inflammatory process utilize glucose as an energy source. Activity by these cells during the acute and healing phases prepare tissue for repair after injury. Tissue cells such as fibroblasts and chondroblasts require glucose for synthesis of various macromolecules. Glucose is a building block of glycosaminoglycans and glycoproteins in the ground substance of the matrix. Arguably, hypoglycemia (abnormally low level of plasma glucose) impairs normal cell function and delays wound healing. As well, production and release of several hormones, such as insulin and growth hormone, decline with low levels of plasma glucose further delaying tissue growth and repair.
Conversely, high levels of plasma glucose may also be detrimental. Decreased insulin function may lead to hyperglycemia (abnormally high levels of plasma glucose) which also impairs wound healing. High levels of plasma glucose reportedly may inhibit the stimulatory action of ascorbic acid on proteoglycan and collagen production (15). Furthermore, recall that chronic high plasma and tissue glucose levels produce advanced glycation products that affect the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of collagen and elastin protein. Although associated with aging, this process is prematurely evident in diabetics. Proper glycemic control may delay the onset of complications related to excessive glycation and oxidation stress (6). For diabetics, exogenous insulin may be necessary for glycemic control. Additionally, avoiding a diet with excessive carbohydrate intake may postpone effects of high accumulation of glycation and oxidative products.
Diets low in carbohydrates typically cause body water loss. For athletes, the resultant dehydration may compromise integrity of connective tissues subject to mechanical loading. Considering that many connective tissues such as in articular joints require a relatively high water content for optimal functioning under stress, dehydration may increase incidence of injury or jeopardize healing and repair of injured tissue.
Fats are very calorically dense and provide energy for the body. Furthermore, saturated fats and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are precursors for many hormones such as steroids and prostaglandins. PUFAs are essential constituents of the cell membrane, contributing to their structural and functional integrity. Saturated fats are commonly found in animal foods and in some vegetable plants and have little direct import in the physiology of connective tissue. Therefore, discussion will concentrate on the influences of PUFAs and their influence on injured connective tissue.
The major PUFAs are classified as two types: n-3 and n-6 PUFAs. The n-6 family is the major PUFA in cell membranes and is derived from vegetable oils. Low levels of n-3 PUFAs exist in most individual cell membranes because diets are generally low in fish oils which are the source of this PUFA family. PUFAs are precursors for a family of hormones called eicosanoids, which are released by macrophages and other cells and mediate many cellular functions. These substances have powerful autocrine (act on cell where released) and paracrine (act on nearby cell) actions. The major role of eicosanoids is in the inflammatory response; therefore, dietary PUFAs may moderate the length of the inflammatory phase.
The n-6 PUFAs are precursors for arachidonic acid and the series 1 and 3 eicosanoids. Eicosapentanoic acid and eicosanoid series 2 are formed from the n-3 PUFAs. Generally, the 1 and 3 eicosanoid series are anti-inflammatory and the series 2 eicosanoids are pro-inflammatory. A relative excess of n-6 PUFAs stimulates production of prostaglandin E2 which may prolong the inflammatory response.
Dietary n-3 PUFAs can replace n-6 PUFAs. Increasing the ratio of dietary n-3:n-6 PUFAs may decrease macrophage prostaglandin E2 and cytokine release, and a balance between the eicosanoids may maintain the repair process with the least amount of inflammation. Although increasing intake of n-3 PUFAs may not impact acute inflammation, such nutritional support quite possibly moderate long-term inflammation related to excessive prostaglandin E2 production and cytokine release from activated macrophages.
As we have seen, dietary macronutrient deficiencies and excesses influence metabolism of connective tissue components during growth, stress, and repair. As well, vitamins and minerals play significant roles in connective tissue metabolism and will be addressed in Part 3 of this series. Conceivably, nutrition may be used as adjunct therapy for tissue repair. However, most commonly, pharmaceuticals are used to moderate symptoms of inflammation resulting from injuries and may potentially interfere with normal turnover or repair of tissues. Some of these applications, including nutriceuticals, will be examined in Part 3 along with their effects on connective tissue physiology.
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Juventus are in talks about a deal to sign Anthony Martial from Manchester United this summer, according to reports in Italy.
Italian outlet Tuttosport, as quoted by talkSPORT, is reporting that the Serie A champions have set their sights on signing the 22-year-old French striker this summer as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of next season.
The same story says that talks between Manchester United and Juventus over a possible deal for the attacker are already under way.
The striker's current contract at Old Trafford is set to expire in the summer of 2019 and there has been no progress over a new deal, according to the same report.
And it looks as if Martial could be heading to Juventus this summer if they can agree a fee with Manchester United, as the story suggests.
Martial has been in decent form for Manchester United so far this season, scoring nine goals and making five assists in 26 Premier League appearances.
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Hello Gurus
I am a SQL-Server developer + Development DBA (Production DBA is managed by our hosting partner)
While i was surfing the web, I came across NoSQL article (Link below). Is this something relational database guys has to be concerned about? I am concerned on what future holds for SQL-Developers and SQL-server DBAs
Any thoughts gurus?
http://techblog.netflix.com/2011/01/nosql-at-netflix.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NoSQL
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A: Concerned?  No, unless you intend to know SQL for a particular vendor and learn nothing else for the rest of your life.
"NoSQL" isn't intended as a pejorative against SQL or relational databases.  It's short for "Not Only SQL."  It says that not all persistent data problems are relational.
Analysis of terabyte or petabyte sized data sets might not belong in a single relational instance.  New tools will be needed.
Change is good.

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Jointure est un concept relatif à la gestion d'une base de données relationnelle ;
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Kigali, Rwanda, 27 June 2017 – Today, a roadmap to guide Member States' implementation of the Addis Declaration on Immunization (ADI) was officially launched at the first World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Health Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. The roadmap was developed in close collaboration between Member States, the African Union (AU) Commission and the WHO Offices in the African Region (AFRO) and Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO), as well as immunization partners.
Titled "Roadmap for Implementing the Addis Declaration on Immunization: Advocacy, Action, and Accountability," the new document provides Member States with three specific strategies to accelerate progress toward universal access to immunization in Africa. The strategies include: generating and sustaining political commitment and funding; strengthening technical capacity and overcoming barriers to access; and closely monitoring progress.
Routine immunization coverage has increased considerably across Africa during the last two decades. The percentage of children in Africa receiving the third dose of the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine (DTP3) – a measure commonly used to evaluate the strength of routine immunization programs – has increased from approximately 57% in 2000 to 77% in 2015. Yet one in five children across the continent still lack access to all available vaccines, leaving them vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases.
There are several significant barriers to vaccine access, including weak supply chains and insufficient data to identify coverage gaps at the local level. The continent will also soon face a historic financing transition. As Africa nears polio eradication, critical funding for immunization through the polio eradication program is expected to decrease. Additionally, more countries in Africa are approaching middle-income status, which means that they will begin transitioning away from the funding of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The ADI roadmap identifies strategies for confronting these challenges early to ensure immunization efforts are uninterrupted.
Expanding access to immunization will have tremendous positive effects for families, communities and entire countries. Every US$1 spent on childhood immunization in Africa returns US$41 in economic benefits.
The ADI provides concrete commitments – from increasing domestic vaccine financing to addressing supply chain challenges – through which nations can increase access to immunization and strengthen health systems in line with other existing efforts, particularly the Global Vaccine Action Plan. The ADI was initially drafted and signed by ministers and other high-level representatives at the Ministerial Conference on Immunization in Africa in February 2016. Heads of State from across Africa endorsed the ADI at the 28th AU Summit in January 2017.
Visit immunizationinafrica.org to learn more about the ADI and africahealthforum.afro.who.int to learn more about the Africa Health Forum. Join the conversation on Twitter using #WHOAHF, #ADIroadmap and #VaccinesWork.


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In 1965, Satyajit Ray, drawing from the detective tradition made popular by characters such as Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, created a character who would go on to influence Bengalis of an entire generation: Feluda. And when Soumitra Chatterjee played the dapper detective in the film Sonar Kella, a cult was born. Fifty years later, the cult endures. Every new Feluda film has the box office in a tizzy. Feluda@50 seeks to explore the phenomenon. What makes Feluda tick? What is it that we love about this man? Why is it that every Feluda film continues to run to packed houses for weeks and months on end in an otherwise struggling Bengali film industry? What is the way forward for the franchise in the years to come? What role do Feluda's sidekicks, Topshe and Lalmohan-babu, play? The book also delves deep into Ray's motivations for keeping Feluda cocooned from contemporary politics and never allowing him to have a love interest. Also including in-depth interviews with the three stars who have played Feluda onscreen, this is the quintessential fan tribute and a celebration of Feluda on the occasion of the sleuths fiftieth anniversary.
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Jesus walked with His disciples from Bethsaida to the neighborhood of Caesarea Philippi. Six to eight days later, Jesus went up into a high mountain to pray, taking Peter, James, and John with Him and leaving His other nine disciples behind. There He was transfigured before the three. Meanwhile in the valley, the nine disciples failed to cast out a demon from a young boy. Descending the day following His transfiguration, Christ healed the demoniac boy. This miracle is recorded in three accounts: Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43.
The failure of the nine disciples had given the scribes fuel for criticism of both the disciples and Christ. When Christ arrived on the scene, the scribes were being critically disruptive about the failure. The scribes were not known for their questioning as much as for their refuting and disputing. "Questioning" (KJV) or "disputing" (NKJV) in Mark 9:14 is translated from a Greek word that implies confuting, that is, attempting to disprove or deny.
The success of Christ, however, countered the failure of the disciples, shutting the mouths of the critical scribes. His coming upon this scene of dispute, chaos, and darkness must have been an incredible contrast to the honor, power, and glory that He had just experienced on the mountain in the Transfiguration. The sights and sounds that met Him on His return to the sinful world must have disturbed Him.
1. Why are the disciples surprised at being unable to cast out the demon?
Comment: The disciples' question, "Why could we not cast it out?" suggests that they could not see any reason for their failure. Jesus replies emphatically, "Because of your unbelief. . . . [T]his kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting" (Matthew 17: 20-21). Here He emphasizes the necessity and power of faith, as well as the need of intercession and self-denial. Their great lack of faith was not a lack of intellectual acceptance of all Christ stood for, but the lack of living faith in His divine omnipotence. He taught with excellence and performed many miracles, yet His teaching and miracle-working made little progress in the people's faith. Unbelief still dominated them (Romans 3:3-4). However, Christ continued in patience to teach the people and to work mighty miracles for them. Thankfully, our Savior is patient in dealing with our sluggishness and dullness in learning God's truth and faithfully living His way of life.
2. What overcomes the cause of the boy's affliction?
Comment: The gospels record the boy's horrible symptoms: severe convulsions, foaming at the mouth, grinding of the teeth, and general rigidity of body. Due to sudden attacks, he often fell into the fire and into the water. Another overwhelming symptom was deafness and dumbness. He could utter only inarticulate sounds, though he possessed all the necessary organs for speech. All of his problems came as the result of his miserable, possessed condition, and they left him so emaciated that all life seemed to be draining from him.
Yet, nothing is too hard for Jesus Christ to conquer, no matter how powerful a demon seems to be. After rebuking the faithless and perverse generation, including the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus rebukes the demon, and it departs from him (Matthew 17:18; Mark 9:20, 25-27; Luke 9:42; see Zechariah 3:2). The demon dares not disobey Jesus' order not to re-enter because it recognizes His authority over it. From then on, the boy is free of the demon. Jesus takes the boy's hand and delivers him to his father, bringing calmness, peace, and order in place of the disruption that preceded the exorcism. His spiritual power to heal had overcome the demonic force that caused the boy to suffer.
3. What is the main lesson of Christ's miracle?
Half of the healings Christ performed happened due to the prayer of loved ones and friends. The father of the demon-possessed boy remains a monument of faith, timid yet true, through his love for his boy. His pleading, "Have compassion on us, and help us," was highly honored by Jesus. The key to the exercise of such faith is not its quantity, but the God to whom it is directed; therefore, even the smallest faith—"like a mustard seed"—will see spectacular results (Luke 17:5-6; Matthew 17:20). Jesus says in Mark 9:23, "All things are possible to him who believes." Faith acts as an open door into a relationship with God and as a shield that protects God's people when they are under spiritual attack.


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Fox has ordered nine additional episodes of THE COOL KIDS, bringing its freshman year order up to a full 22 installments.
"Charlie Day has given us a show that delivers the goods – hilarious stories and impeccable timing and chemistry between its stars, David Alan Grier, Vicki Lawrence, Martin Mull and Leslie Jordan," said Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, in a statement. "On top of that, it has the perfect lead-in with Tim Allen and LAST MAN STANDING. THE COOL KIDS…are just that…and we're thrilled they're going to be on FOX for a full season."
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Every generation is shaped by the events and shared experiences of their lives. The Baby Boomers moved to the suburbs, witnessed a man land on the moon, lived through the Vietnam War in their bell-bottom jeans as Hippies worked for peace. Generation X watched video kill the radio star on MTV and saw the fall of the Berlin Wall. Millennials were bonded by September 11 as they shared their lives on the internet.
All of these events—and others—have had a significant impact on how generations view life and that includes their volunteering habits. Here is a brief look at how each generation views volunteering.
There are 77 million Baby Boomers in the United States, so it's no surprise this group volunteers the most of all generations. Boomers have started to retire, giving them more time to give to organizations. They love to share professional expertise, so it's a good chance you'll find Boomers in a board position. This generation also likes to tutor or mentor and volunteers for their church. Consider these volunteer traits: Hardworking, competitive and goal oriented.
It's no surprise that Generation X has a completely different view of volunteerism. The workaholic Baby Boomers and an increased divorce rate paved the way for Xers to develop a sense of independence early on. Their response has been to strike a healthy work-life balance where they spend volunteer hours centered on their kids' activities. While other generations have a more worldly view, Xers tend to focus on local causes where they can quickly see the results of their labor. Consider these volunteer traits: Individualistic, resourceful and flexible.
As Millennials are entering adulthood, they happen to be one of the fastest growing demographics for volunteering. Because of the internet, increased airline access and events that shaped their generation, they have a world view. Millennials have the ability to travel around the globe while volunteering for a number of causes, such as Teach for America and the Peace Corps. It's not uncommon for this generation to take a year before entering the workforce to help a cause. Because Millennials grew up with technology, they have the ability to bring nonprofits up-to-speed in their understanding of the latest. Consider these volunteer traits: Achievement oriented, attention craving and tech savvy.


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Alfred Flatow - Won the individual and team parallel bars competition for Germany in the first modern Olympics in 1896. Decorated army veteran. Deported to a concentration camp at age 73 and died of starvation. Because he was a gold medal winner, he was spared deportation to a camp that specialized in the immediate execution of its inmates.
Alice Kert�sz - Won a gold medal in combined exercise apparatus team and a silver in the combined exercise team at the 56 games.
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German Olympic medalist, cousin of Alfred Flatow. 1896: Two gold medals, gymnastics, team parallel bars and team horizontal bar. He fled to Netherlands from Germany during the Nazi regime. He was deported to a concentration camp (after the Germans occupied the country) and died of starvation at the age of 74.
Won a silver medal at the 1912 Olympics in team apparatus. Hungarian.
1996 Gold medalist at the Atlanta Olympics.
Soviet citizen. In the 1952 Olympics she won the gold in the Individual and Team All-Around events, and silver medals in each of the five other gymnastic events: Vault, Parallel Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, and Team Hand Apparatus. It was not known she was Jewish until she immigrated to Israel in 1990.
American olympic gymnast who won two silver medals and one bronze medal in the 1984 Olympics and was the first American to achieve a perfect "10" in an event. His team won the gold that year.
Participated in 3 Olympics. Won a silver medal in 1948 in team combined exercises, one gold (floor exercises), one silver (team combined exercises) & two bronze (team exercise with portable apparatus, asymetrical bars) in 1952; and, four gold(asymetrical bars, floor exercises, balance beam, team exercise), and two silver (individual combined exercises, team combined exercises) in 1956. A total of five gold, four silver and two bronze medals.
Won the individual and team parallel bars competition for Germany in the first modern Olympics in 1896. Decorated army veteran. Deported to a concentration camp at age 73 and died of starvation. Because he was a gold medal winner, he was spared deportation to a camp that specialized in the immediate execution of its inmates.
Won a gold medal in combined exercise apparatus team and a silver in the combined exercise team at the 56 games.
19 year old gymnast from Ohio. Finished very high in quite a number of recent events. On the US National Team. Olympic hopeful for 2000. Cites "The Diary of Anne Frank" as her favorite book on her web site.


All it takes is a brief tour of a library and a quick skim through almost any scientific textbook to discover that there are many theories: the theory of evolution, the big bang theory, the theory that Gudda Gudda may actually be looking at a solo career, and countless others. Queens up-and-comer Costell may not be a scientist, but his latest Booth feature, We Have a Theory (making its world premiere in the Booth!), is proof that he can still explore, make discoveries, and report his findings to all of his hungry fans. Over subdued, dreamlike production from Sean Ross, Costell grants us a quick look into his life with some deliberate, conversational rhymes. If his previous Booth feature Timeless didn't have you convinced that he's here to stay, Theory will not only pick up the slack, but also redirect you right back to Timeless so you can appreciate what you slept on the first time around. Be sure to keep an eye out for Costell's forthcoming album ELO, set to drop later this year.


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Pennsylvania Officially Green Lights Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation, Taxation
by Adam Candee
A major piece of last year's landmark Pennsylvania legislation affecting daily fantasy sports became active recently.
Oversight of DFS contests by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board took effect, beginning taxation and regulation of daily fantasy. FanDuel and DraftKings led operators signing up to pay the $50,000 fee for five years of licensure. They also would be taxed at 15 percent of gross revenue.
"Pennsylvanians who already participate in Fantasy Sports Contests with any of these firms will see no difference in game play nor need to re-register," said Kevin O'Toole, executive director of the PGCB.
Operators had served the state and continued to do so before and after the 2017 law was enacted.
DFS just a part of a major change in Pennsylvania law
These provisions came online via a 2017 law that made Pennsylvania the 17th state to legalize DFS at the time. It includes consumer protections for problem gambling and a provision requiring sites to segregate player funds and operational funds. The sweeping law also covered PA online gambling, as well as online lottery and PA mini casinos.
"This roll-out also marks the beginning for Pennsylvania to create new revenue through the taxation of entry fees from players registered in Pennsylvania to participate in fantasy sports contests," O'Toole said.
Who's in PA?
In addition to DraftKings (operating as Crown PA DFS in the state for legal/regulatory purposes) and FanDuel, six other operators applied to run DFS contests in Pennsylvania:
Boom Fantasy
Fantasy Football Players Championship
FastPick
Yahoo DFS was not among the operators listed. FantasyDraft was not listed, but told Legal Sports Report it had applied in PA. Fantasy kiosk operator EagleStrike, which had operated in PA, was not on the initial list, either.
FastPick only operated in New Jersey previously but recently announced its expansion into PA.
Not many new DFS laws in 2018?
The rapid expansion of DFS legalization saw nearly 20 states pass laws in recent years. This year has not brought the same frenzied pace, though some states remain in session.
A bill legalizing DFS in Louisiana just passed the state House and moved in Senate committee this week. Even if passed, the law still goes to Louisiana voters for a parish-by-parish referendum. Operators would be responsible for tracking whether players reside in an approved parish. DFS contests remain illegal in the state for the time being.
Adam Candee
Adam Candee is the managing editor of Legal Sports Report. He covers sports business and news from Las Vegas, where he works as a sports radio host for ESPN and VSiN. Adam is a former editor and reporter at the Las Vegas Sun, Arizona Daily Sun, and KLAS-TV. He can be reached at [email protected]
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Heavenly Spa by Westin is located within the beautiful property of The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa. Only 100 metres from the resort, the spa's tranquil surroundings set the scene for spiritual healing and sensory pleasure at the highest level.


NextDraft is not a gossip column or a celebrity tabloid. So I'm sure as hell not going to waste any pixels covering how Jeff Bezos' text messages to his mistress ended up in the pages of the National Enquirer. But did you know that the brother of the mistress has close ties Roger Stone? Wait, what?


That was on one of my Facebook pages over the weekend.
You may be in school.
You may be at work.
You may be the victim of bullying right now.
Your son or daughter may be cyberbullied.
You may never have been bullied but know someone who has.
You may even be a bully yourself.
Maybe bullying can't be "stamped out" for keeps, but it can be decreased, maintained, and controlled with education, awareness and training.
Is there hope for reducing bullying–even to stamping it out? Or are we doomed to repeat bullying history?
Go here to weigh in, or leave your comments below.
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Oh, I think that the answer to this one is fairly obvious. No bullying can't be stamped out. But, sexual assault and domestic violence can't be either. Neither can homophobia or racism. However, the fact that none of these things can be completely stamped out doesn't abdicate our responsibility to do our best! But, this is a common excuse for doing nothing. Thanks for bringing it up.Great post!
Exactly! Too often we get discouraged because we can't see all the way to a utopia-like end for something like bullying. But no progress was ever made without someone saying "I can," even if countless others have given up (or don't want you to try).
And while human nature is a bit tricky to deal with when it comes to such progress, saving just one person from a bad situation is always worth it.
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LA CROSSE, WI – For a new documentary film, Decoding the Driftless, which premiered on September 26, 2018, the nearly 1,200-seat main theater at Viterbo University was packed, with some audience members left standing, while hundreds of people, as many as 400, were turned away at the doors.
The event included a question and answer session with the director and producers and a reception in which hundreds of guests mingled with the film's producers, cast and crew.
The film is described by the producers as a wild ride of adventure above, on, and below the amazing Driftless Region. Soar over ancient, rugged bluffs, skim the surface of primordial rivers, venture deep underground to secret worlds, marvel at sacred archeological treasures, hang perilously over massive rock cliffs, and travel across time itself to explore and decipher ancient clues of the unglaciated Driftless Region landscape, with its captivating scenic beauty.
The film is a production of local Emmy Award-winning filmmakers George Howe and Tim Jacobson of Sustainable Driftless, Inc., who teamed up for the second time with national TV series host and Emmy-winner Rob Nelson of Untamed Science, Inc. For this film, the creative team added Swedish filmmaker Jonas Stenstrom of Untamed Science, six-time Emmy-winning wildlife cinematographer Neil Rettig, and YouTube sensation Mike a/k/a "PleaseStandBy" (formerly "ChimneySwift11") with his 1.8 million subscribers.
The creative team delivered extremely rare footage of natural phenomena and scenic beauty in the Driftless, including the origins and diverse natural and archaeological resources of the Driftless Region.
Sustainable Driftless, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring resource conservation, vibrant communities, and sustainable growth in the Driftless Region. The group believes that the region is an epic natural, cultural and historic treasure. While it is well known among some circles, it is widely unknown to most people outside the area despite having resources that could stand up to very-well-known assets such as Yellowstone National Park and the Smokey Mountains. By promoting its value to the local public, Sustainable Driftless believes it can help strengthen conservation efforts and serve as a catalyst to better ensure that local communities are vibrant and sustainable. And by promoting the Driftless Region's value to the larger (global) public as a premier international geo-tourism destination, we can help ensure the landscape's conservation by demonstrating its value as an economic engine for its rural communities and its thoughtful, sustainable use.
Untamed Science is a group of passionate scientists, educators, and filmmakers who have come to the conclusion that learning about science should be fun and easy. They have a diverse collection of working professionals, including a production team of award winning science-filmmakers, a team of on camera talent, and a collection of science content writers who are dedicated to helping expand the untamedscience.com outreach portals. Information about Untamed Science can be found at www.untamedscience.com.


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5 th of November: Bonfire Night Bonfire night is held on the 5 th of November each year. The celebration started in 1605 when Londoners lit bonfires after hearing the news that the King, James I had been saved from a plot to blow up him and the houses of Parliament.
400 years ago in England, people from the Protestant and Catholic religions didn't get along. The Catholics felt they weren't treated fairly. When King James I took power of England in 1603 The Catholics hoped things would change and he would be tolerant of their religion. This didn't happen and Catholics were treated harsher than ever. A group decided to do something about it.
A small group was formed by a man called Robert Catesby. They decided they had to use violence to get people's attention. Their idea was to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The group hoped there would be lots of important people there, like the King and the Members of Parliament.
The group planned for months. They rented a house next to the houses of Parliament and carefully starting moving barrels of gunpowder into the cellars. When they had finished there were 36 barrels in the cellar. More than 200 times the amount needed to destroy the building.
On the 4 th of November one of the group, called Guy Fawkes sneaked into the cellar and waited for the King and Parliament to arrive the next day.
Luckily, someone had sent a letter warning their friend called Lord Mounteagle. It said to stay away from the opening of Parliament on the 5 th of November. Nobody knows who sent the letter. But some think it was one of the group who planned the conspiracy. A man called Thomas Percy.
The warning reached the King and he stopped the plotters. Guy Fawkes was caught red handed in the cellars of parliament. He was quickly arrested and taken to the Tower of London where he gave up the names of the others involved.
We'll never know if the group could have blown up Parliament if they hadn't been betrayed. Some say the gunpowder they had was useless anyway. The government captured and executed the group involved. Most of them have now been forgotten, but we still remember Guy Fawkes. Now, November the 5 th is a celebration of the story and a chance to commemorate what happened with noisy fireworks, big bonfires and models of Guy Fawkes.
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An important element in the décor of our homes is the care we demonstrate that is evident through appearance. Correct care, however, can only be based on the knowledge of what is required. Therefore, it is worth noting a few points that will help you appreciate and understand your new IMG furniture.
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Contact MetroWest The metrowest.com domain is for sale. Details here.
Honey Hill is located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts which is 25 miles west of Boston and one mile south of the starting line of the Boston Marathon. Honey Hill is the location of the headwaters of the Charles River and is also the highest elevation agricultural property in Middlesex County.
For decades, much of the Boston Marathon official communications has been facilitated through this tower. Communications were originally operated on the MetroWest-owned UHF repeater systems and later on carrier-owned systems.
In commercial operation to these specs since the late 80's, the tower is available on a rental basis to carriers, two-way radio dealers, wireless ISPs, end-users, paging and repeater companies. Due to the fact that the tower was designed for multi-user operation since it's inception, antenna multicouplers and combiners can be provided for many users (pictures below).
Click for details This 24x7 capability now provides a direct radio link to the MEMA state headquarters in the Framingham bunker.
Coverage based on a 25-Watt 460 MHz UHF mobile using a 5db gain antenna during summer foliage season.
Lowband coverage extends much farther.
with some smoke viewable in Ashland. Note the house at ground level.
but the line-of-site path is genuine.
These antenna combiner systems grant multiple tenants access to the best antenna locations on the tower by sharing antennas. In addition, the potential of interference is greatly minimized while eliminating the added structural stresses of multiple antennas. This capability was designed into the system from day-1.
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This AUsome! blog addresses the technical portion of the .au Registry Transformation Project.
Today, we announce the successful transition and the beginning of a new era for .au.
First, a big thanks to: Registrars for their patience, their great feedback, and participation in our test programs (dress rehearsals); Cameron Boardman and Bruce Tonkin at auDA for their partnership and unwavering support of the new .au registry platform; the Australian government (Department of Communications and the Arts, Australian Signals Directorate, Australian Cyber Security Centre, CERT-AU) for their attentiveness to the security and stability of the transformational upgrade to the .au ccTLD; and, of course, the talented professionals on the Afilias team, whose dedication and attention to detail underpinned the successful implementation of the largest registry transition in Internet history.
The new system for .au went live on Sunday, July 1, 2018, ahead of schedule and as planned. The transition involved moving the records of over 3.1M domains from the legacy system to the new system within just a few hours. First, the legacy provider closed the registry to new transactions on Saturday morning. Then the full registry dataset was extracted, encrypted, and sent to auDA, who sent it to Afilias Australia. Afilias verified the integrity of the data, transformed it into standards-based formats, loaded it into our new, dedicated Australian systems, and conducted a comprehensive set of tests to ensure a clean system. The new registry opened for registrars early on the morning of July 1.
A critical element of the transition was making sure all .au websites, email, etc, kept working throughout the transition. This was enabled by a careful plan worked out by auDA and Afilias Australia months ago. Afilias 'phased in' its DNS nameserver network, running in parallel with the legacy network for weeks, until taking over entirely on Sunday. Today, .au runs for the first time on DNS nodes in every state in Australia, plus hundreds of DNS nodes in one of the world's most massively provisioned and secure networks. This will improve the speed of delivery of every .au website and email.
Australia is now home to the biggest project of its kind in the history of the internet! No one else has transitioned 3+ million domain names from one registry to another. The former record was the transition of 2.7 million .org names in 2003, also performed by Afilias. Afilias' experience with .org and 25 other TLD transitions provided the experience, skills and knowledge needed to undertake the .au transition project, conducted without incident in less than six months time.


A Lafourche Parish resident has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the manufacturers of the drug Fosamax regarding over-promotion of the drug for alleged non-approved or "off-label" uses.
Josephine P. Naccio filed suit against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. f/k/a Merck & Co. Inc., Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Barr Laboratories Inc. on April 18 in federal court in New Orleans.
According to the lawsuit, Naccio was prescribed Fosamax for long-term use for the treatment of osteoporosis and as a result, she states she suffered an unexplained femur fracture. Naccio states she would not have taken the drug had she known of the risks associated with long-term use.
The drug manufacturers are accused of concealing the "unreasonably dangerous risks" of femur fractures. They are also accused of failing to conduct post-marketing surveillance.
Causes of action filed against the defendants include composition defect, design defect, inadequate warning, breach of express warranty, redhibition and breach of express and implied warranty of fitness for ordinary use.
The plaintiff is asking for an award of actual damages, treble and punitive damages, interest, court costs and attorney's fees.
Naccio is represented by Richard J. Arsenault, J.R. Whaley and Mary Nell Bennett of Neblett, Beard & Arsenault in Alexandria. A jury trial is requested.


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Main » 2018 » March » 27 » NMC Healthcare Hosts Open House at Ruwais Hospital
NMC Healthcare Hosts Open House at Ruwais Hospital
NMC Healthcare showcased its clinical and service excellence as the new operator of Ruwais Hospital, engaging members of the Ruwais community and emphasizing healthy lifestyles for adults and children
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-Monday, March 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]
NMC Healthcare, the new operator of Ruwais Hospital, held an open house at the hospital on Tuesday, 20th March 2018. The event brought together members from all sections of the Ruwais community and raised awareness for healthy lifestyles. Identifying preventative care and wellness as a key objective in Ruwais, NMC emphasized the importance of regular health checkups and provided free diabetes, obesity and cholesterol screenings to those in attendance. The open house also included free dietician consultations and facial massage therapies for women and men. Children also enjoyed the event through fun, interactive games and informative health talks.
As part of NMC's initiative to engage with the Ruwais community, the event showcased the healthcare provider's wide range of best-in-class medical services and its exceptional service-oriented healthcare team that keeps the patient at the center of the care delivery process. NMC stated its intent is to improve the patient flow and experience at the hospital by implementing a new Health Information System to reduce wait times.
The open house marked NMC's first community engagement event, as the operator of Ruwais Hospital, after being selected by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to operate the hospital, in line with ADNOC's strategy to focus on its core business while strengthening healthcare offerings and positively impacting the Ruwais community and the broader Al Dhafra region.
"In the near future, NMC plans to introduce several new services at the hospital, including Dermatology and Aesthetics, LASIK Eye Surgery, Day Care Surgeries, Endoscopy, Rehabilitation, Lon -Term Care, and IVF," said Prasanth Manghat, the CEO and Executive Director of NMC. "Our goal is to become the preferred referral hospital destination in the entire Al Dhafra region with the support of ADNOC and the Ruwais community," concluded Prasanth.
About NMC Healthcare
NMC Healthcare, the leading United Arab Emirates private healthcare operator with an international network of hospitals, currently operates or manages over 125 assets across 13 countries. NMC is also ranked as one of the top 3 in-vitro fertilisation ("IVF") providers globally. The Group is also a leading provider of long-term medical care in the UAE through its subsidiary ProVita. Pursing an aggressive international expansion program from 2016, the company now has over 35% of its licensed bed capacity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), where the company has introduced long-term and multi-specialty care services. The enlarged Group received over 5.7m patients in 2017. The Group is also a leading UAE supplier of products and consumables across several key market segments, with the major contribution coming from healthcare related products. The Group reported revenues of US$1.6 billion for the year ended 31 December 2017. In April 2012 NMC was listed on the Premium Segment of the London Stock Exchange. NMC is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
To find out more visit https://nmc.ae/.
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One of Pakistan's leading university focused on astronomy, aerospace engineering and astronautics- Institute of space technology (IST) is now offering admissions in Ms/Phd in the following programs.
The candidate interested should secure atleast 50% marks in Graduate Assessment Test-General (GAT-General) taken by NTS.
In addition to the above requirement, The candidate is required to pass an interview.
The applicant should have completed 18 years education from any HEC recognized University/Institute.
The candidate should secure minimum 60% marks in Graduate-Assessment Test-General (GTA-General) taken by NTS.
Please note that a registration fee of RS 20,000 and security deposit of RS 10,000 (refundable) is also required to be paid at the time of admission.
Also, we have only included the fee of Per credit hour, other charges like sport fee, library fee, Laboratory fee are also applicable.
If you want to apply in any of the above programs, visit the official website of Institute of Space Technology fill out the admission form with relevant details, and that's it. You are done. You have successfully applied in IST.
Please note that the last date of submission of admission for is 13th January, 2017. Make sure you have applied before this date to avoid any inconvenience.
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