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Pouille outlasts Murray in Cincinnati opener
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Aug 13, 2018; Mason, OH, USA; Lucas Pouille (FRA) serves against Andy Murray (GBR) in the Western and Southern tennis open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2018; Mason, OH, USA; Andy Murray (GBR) returns a shot against Lucas Pouille (FRA) in the Western and Southern tennis open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2018; Mason, OH, USA; Lucas Pouille (FRA) returns a shot against Andy Murray (GBR) in the Western and Southern tennis open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2018; Mason, OH, USA; Novak Djokovic (SRB) returns a shot against Steve Johnson (USA) in the Western and Southern tennis open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2018; Mason, OH, USA; Sam Querrey (USA) returns a shot against John Isner (USA) in the Western and Southern tennis open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Andy Murray's comeback following hip surgery hit another roadblock on Monday after he was beaten 6-1 1-6 6-4 by France's Lucas Pouille in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. The Scot went under the knife in January but has had a frustrating time since he came back to the ATP circuit in June. The former world number one had hoped to build on the momentum that had carried him into the quarter-finals of the Citi Open before he pulled out of the Washington tournament citing fatigue. But it was world number 17 Pouille who proved to be the more resourceful as he claimed his first win in five tries against Murray. Murray, whose ranking plummeted into the 800s last month but has now risen to 375, has fallen at the first hurdle in two of the four tournaments he has contested this year. "I only lost four more points in the match than him," said Murray, who won 82 points to Pouille's 86. "It was tight. He's a top 20 player. If I can improve by 10, 15 percent, you turn a lot of those matches around." Pouille said he was pleased with how he fought against the former world number one. "I'm very happy, especially with the way I fought until the end," he said. "I tried to do my best in the third set and then until the end I played very aggressive and I'm very pleased with that." American Sam Querrey overcame 38 aces by ninth seed John Isner to send his friend and compatriot packing with a 6-4 6-7(5) 7-6(5) win. The win was the first time Querrey has come out on top in a third set tiebreaker this year after losing seven in a row. "I've lost a handful of tough matches this year but I feel like I'm starting to play better now, a little more consistent," the 30-year-old Californian said. "Hopefully I can end the year on a strong note. Usually I feel like I play my better tennis at the beginning of the year so I'm going to try to flip it and play better at the end this year." Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic defeated American Steve Johnson 6-4 7-6(4) in a hard-fought match under the lights. The 31-year-old Serb is searching for his first Cincinnati Masters title after five finals. Swiss Stan Wawrinka dug deep and ultimately prevailed 6-2 4-6 6-3 against twelfth seed Diego Schwartzman in their first career meeting to set up a highly-anticipated battle with Japan's Kei Nishikori. Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta, Briton Kyle Edmund and Canadian young gun Denis Shapovalov also advanced to the second round. The tournament lost its top seed when world number one Rafael Nadal withdrew after winning the Rogers Cup on Sunday. World number two Roger Federer, who skipped the Toronto event, is now the highest seed. (Reporting by Gene Cherry in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; editing by Pritha Sarkar / Ian Ransom)


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A former in-prison reentry services participant will be celebrating his sixth year as director at the Herrin House of Hope this spring, a milestone he credits in part to skills and motivation he gained from his experience from GEO Reentry Services. John Steve reentered society with a dedication to giving back to his community and helping others after participating in in-prison reentry services at Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center (SWICC). He now holds an important role at the Herrin House, a faith-based nonprofit community center providing food and job training to underserved individuals and families in southern Illinois.
John Steve credits the GEO in-prison reentry services at Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center for motivating him to change his life.
After completing the reentry program and his sentence at SWICC, Steve was mentored by another former inmate, Tim O'Boyle, who has worked in reentry services since 2009 and now serves as the National Alumni Manager for GEO Reentry Services. O'Boyle battled addiction and spent 10 years in prison before he started working with ex-offenders. Steve said O'Boyle's mentorship helped him transition to his community and uphold his commitment to changing his lifestyle for the better.
Reflecting on his role as Director at the Herrin House, Steve said he feels his career has been fulfilling because it allows him to be a resource to his community.
The Herrin House is a faith-based group offering spiritual support, food assistance and vocational training to help underprivileged groups in the Herrin, Ill. area become independent and self-sustaining. Their soup kitchen provides meals for an average of 140 individuals per day. During the summer months when children are not in school, the center provides free meals to kids throughout the community.
GEO Reentry Alumni Services program is available in several states to help individuals transition to society. As National Alumni Manager, O'Boyle connects former program participants to mentor and support current participants, a service he personally benefited from. Like Steve, O'Boyle credits his motivation to change to seeing people accomplish their goals and lead a successful life after incarceration.


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Jamaal Williams Carted Off Field After Helmet-To-Helmet Hit
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By Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports | September 26, 2019 at 6:51 pm
UPDATED: September 27, 2019 at 9:12 am
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Story update: Early Friday morning Jamal Williams posted on his Instagram story expressing appreciation for everyone who was checking on him. He assured fans that he is "Gucci" and that "It's all gonna be good."
An update from Jamal Williams (@jswaggdaddy) after he was carted off the field last night during the @packers Thursday Night Football game and was evaluated for neck and head injuries. pic.twitter.com/QeNNX3wAvB
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 27, 2019
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams was carted off the field after a helmet-to-helmet hit.
Williams received the ball on the Packers' first offensive play on Thursday, September 26 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The former BYU RB got the first carry of the game and rushed forward for no gain. Eagles defender Nigel Bradham was tackling Williams when Philadelphia defensive end Derek Barnett came to help and made helmet-to-helmet contact with Williams.
First play of the game for the Packers' offense and Jamaal Williams is carted off the field after taking a helmet to helmet hit. Really hope he's okay. pic.twitter.com/D5JSnRzgvE
— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) September 27, 2019
It was unclear if Williams was knocked unconscious with the hit but he laid on the ground for a few minutes after the play.
They're bringing out the stretcher for Jamaal Williams, who is still down.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 27, 2019
Medical personnel were called onto the field to assist Williams. After stabilizing the running back, they carted him off of the field.
While being carted off, Williams gave a "thumbs up" to the crowd.
Barnett was penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness.
Jamaal Williams gives a thumbs up as he's carted off the field. pic.twitter.com/HPRu0y8Etg
According to the Packers, Williams is being evaluated for neck and head injuries. The team reported that he had feeling and movement in all of his extremities.
Williams has been ruled out for the game. He does have feeling & movement in all of his extremities. https://t.co/ag28xZ5iqm
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 27, 2019
ESPN's Michele Steele reported that Williams was transported to a local hospital.
Packers' RB Jamaal Williams is being transported to a local hospital after being stretchered off the field, per @ESPNMichele. 🙏
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 27, 2019
While at BYU, Williams was carted off the field after suffering a head injury against the University of Utah in 2013. After being carted off, the former Cougar went to the hospital with a concussion and severe stinger.
#GoPackGo RB Jamaal Williams has been through this before. He suffered a similar injury in 2013 when #BYU faced #UtahUtes and was carted off the field and taken to the hospital. (That injury was diagnosed as a concussion and severe stinger.)#BYUintheNFL #KSLSports pic.twitter.com/W6GceKWQ2v
— Sam Farnsworth (@SFarnsworthKSL) September 27, 2019
Williams is in his third NFL season, all with the Packers. After his college career at BYU, he was selected by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
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European Alliance Against Coronavirus: List of previous recordings
From March to July 2020, the European Cluster Alliance (ECA) hosted webinars on pertinent issues of clusters during the COVID-19 crisis . Below you can find summaries and videos of the webinars. To read more on the ECA webinars on The Role of Clusters in Accelerating the European Recovery (since September 2020), please follow this link . If you are interested in the topics and agenda of upcoming webinars,...Read more
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14 new superclusters launched in Denmark
Denmark will launch 14 new superclusters on 1 January 2021 to support and develop the innovative power of the nation's small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The new clusters will provide a link between companies and knowledge institutions in fields where Denmark has particular expertise, such as the environment, energy, the maritime sector and life sciences. They will promote innovation and knowledge...Read more
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'Make clusters stronger to make Europe greener, more digital and resilient' says Commissioner Breton at European Cluster Conference 2020
Key stakeholders from across Europe have gathered online for the first ever fully virtual European Cluster Conference. The European Commission's flagship annual cluster event brought together cluster managers, cluster organisations, associations and partnerships and their members to debate and shape the future of cluster policy in Europe. The event was open to 1,000 people attending and taking part over...Read more
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Clusters have key role to play in European recovery, says Commissioner Breton
European Commissioner Thierry Breton has hailed the response of clusters to the COVID-19 crisis and stressed the key role they must play in creating greener, digital, and more resilient industrial ecosystems across the continent. The Commissioner for the Internal Market was speaking at the start of the two-day European Cluster Conference , organised by the European Commission and the German Federal...Read more
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CTA partners with EU project GALACTICA to support digitisation in textile and aerospace sectors
The Technological Corporation of Andalusia (CTA) cluster network has joined AEI Tèxtils and ATEVAL in partnering with GALACTICA , an EU project aimed at digitalising the textile and aerospace sectors. The project will launch two open calls for innovative SMEs worth €3 million in 2021 and 2022. Following on from the kick-off meeting, GALACTICA has officially launched. Funded by the EU's Horizon 2020...Read more
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Cluster Centre Webinar report: The role, inter-relationships and principles of clusters
Cluster Centre , the national umbrella support organisation for the development of Irish based Industry Clusters, has just published an interesting report on a webinar held on 21st August . The webinar revolved around the role, inter-relationships and principles of clusters and was hosted by Dr. Nicola Watts . In this webinar she explored the role and diversity of Innovation actors in the Innovation...Read more
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How clusters are driving innovation within Australia's food and agribusiness industry
The key role of clusters in driving innovation in the Australian agrifood industry has been highlighted by Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL). The fifth annual edition of FIAL's book Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations features more than 45 industry innovations which all have one thing in common – the businesses behind them all belong to clusters. With approximately 180,000...Read more
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Coronavirus: European Commission launches call for innovative response and recovery partnerships between EU regions
The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest for thematic partnerships to pilot interregional innovation projects that support the response and recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. The aim of the call is to help regions catch the opportunities emerging from the crisis, develop resilience and build on green and digital transformation for the recovery of the most affected...Read more
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Insights from a whistle-stop tour of German clusters
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy's 'go-cluster' programme brings together more than 80 of the country's outstanding and efficient innovation clusters. There are many factors that help make an innovation cluster strong and competitive, but a key element for its success is professional cluster management. But what exactly happens behind the scenes of a cluster initiative? How does...Read more
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It is a product of thousands of years of massive erosion of a limestone dome caused by an underground river. The dome collapsed giving way to a beautiful pool of bright aquamarine water. The crescent shaped limestone walls and cliffs surround the grotto with a 50 foot waterfall cascading over it. High above the grotto's ceiling large stalactites grow. The cave also houses blankets of moss, ferns and cliff swallows.
The hike to reach the pool is 3/4 of a mile long and difficult in some places, but so worth it. My favorite part of the hike had to be some of the unique rock formations along the way and the bald cypress trees that grow along the stream created by runoff from the pool.
In the summer, residents and visitors alike enjoy this popular swimming hole. But before jumping in, beware! The water temps are very cold year around. If you do brave it, you can always warm up by basking in the sun on the quaint sandy shoreline or on the large rocks that line the pool. At 30 feet deep in some parts, it may be wise to bring along a life jacket or swimmies for non-swimmers. Also be aware that there are no bathroom facilities at the site. So, you will need to use the restrooms at the beginning of the trail.
Access to the park costs $15 per car and allows you access to all of Travis County's parks that day. The park's hours are 9am to 6pm, but you need to get there early during the summer months. There are only 75 parking spaces and when those are full they only allow another car into the park as one leaves. Wait time could be over an hour to enter. If you plan on swimming, make sure you call ahead to make sure they are allowing it as they do occasionally lose the pool for swimming due to water condition.
Directions to the park: Take Hwy 71 west of Austin. Left on RR3238 (Hamilton Pool Road). Go South for about 14 miles. The entrance to the park is on the right.
Be sure to check out my other Austin articles, Texas' Capital Hill: An Architectural Dream and HOPE is Alive and Well in Austin!


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The APS Library offers short-term residential fellowships for conducting research in its collections. We are a leading international center for research in the history of American science and technology and its European roots, as well as early American history and culture.
Applicants in any relevant field of scholarship may apply. Candidates who live 75 or more miles from Philadelphia receive some preference. The duration of award is requested by the candidate, but the final decision is made by the Fellowship Committee.
Each year a special two-month fellowship, sponsored by the Jack Miller Center, is also awarded "to advance scholarship in those fields of study that will contribute a deeper understanding of America's founding principles and history and the wider traditions that influenced its development." The Committee shall select the awardee for this fellowship, and all applications that are pertinent to these criteria will be considered for it. However, applicants who are especially interested in this two-month fellowship should state this in their application materials.
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If you keep on top of diet trends, then you've almost certainly heard of the Ketogenic Diet (or Keto). If you haven't, trust me, you will. It's a method of eating that's gaining more popularity in the bodybuilding and strength community, and inevitably, it will start to trickle down to the general population.
Ketosis is a process that our body initiates to survive when food resources are low – we produce ketones, which are the result of fat breakdown in the liver. These ketones are then used for energy by the body.
To compare, when you eat carbs your body will use glucose as its main form of energy, since glucose is easy to convert and readily available in a normal higher-carb diet. This means your fats are generally stores and used as the last choice for energy production.
The ketogenic diet massively limits your intake of carbohydrates while raising fat intake, which forces your body to produce fatty acids and ketones to be used for energy.
Your nutrient intake is generally around 70% fat, 25% protein, and 5% carbohydrate.
Keto was developed as a therapeutic diet for epilepsy, as ketosis leads to a reduction in epileptic seizures in many. The Atkins Diet is an example of a modified Ketogenic diet. The goal is not calorie restriction, but carbohydrate restriction.
Weight loss: On keto, your insulin (the fat storing hormone) levels drop greatly which almost always means fat loss.
Blood sugar control: Keto naturally lowers your blood sugar levels since the foods that you are eating are far lower in carbohydrates.
Mental Focus: Sometimes, lessening your blood sugar spikes can help improve your focus and concentration. Also, fatty acids have been shown to improve brain function.
I'm not going to sugarcoat this – Keto is a serious shift in diet and should only be undertaken with supervision from a dietitian. You could have existing contraindications, you shouldn't do it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, and there are some pretty serious side effects to consider.
Keto Flu: When you start keto, you may feel some symptoms like fatigue, headache, nausea, cramps – these are all normal during the transition period as your body adapts. Your brain and body are running low on their usual energy source, so there will be a period of adaptation. Also, keto is a diuretic, so you need to make sure that you are replacing your electrolytes. Maintain hydration, and add a bouillon cube or Powerade Zero. Normally the Keto Flu lasts 4-5 days.
Decreased physical performance: As your body adapts to a new energy source, your strength and endurance may feel zapped. The adaptation period is not the time to aim for a PR. After adaptation, however, ketosis can contribute to performance loss in activities that require explosive action (ahem, roller derby). Tocombat this, you can "carb-up" with 25-50g of carbs about 30 minutes before energy is needed.
Cramps, indigestion, constipation, heart palpitations: Apparently these are all normal during keto to varying extents. Make sure to drink plenty of fluid and add salt to your food to help maintain electrolyte levels and control magnesium and potassium levels.
Gallstones: The extremely high-fat content in the ketogenic diet might not be the best for those who are prone to gallbladder issues or gallstones.
Ketoacidosis: If ketone production gets too high, a serious condition called ketoacidosis can occur. This is not common since it's tough to even get into ketosis for most folks, but it does happen. And it requires medical intervention. Ketoacidosis can also occur in Type 1 diabetics when insulin levels are severely low.
Again, I can't stress enough that this was developed as a medical intervention diet and that it is important to get professional advice instead of just following a fad. Also, consider your macronutrient needs as a performance athlete (rather than someone who wants to lose weight or look good on the bodybuilding stage).
After getting medical advice, there are several apps and websites that will help you track your macros so that you are hitting the ideal targets for ketosis. You are aiming for 70% fat, 25% protein, and 5% carbohydrate. Popular advice suggests cutting your carbs to fewer than 15g/day to start out so that you can fast track to ketosis. That said, you can also wean yourself off carbs slowly for a gentler transition.
Once you're rolling with keto, your daily carb intake will be between 20-35g/daily. Too much protein can also hamper ketosis, so you'll need to lower your protein intake to 0.6-0.8g/lb bodyweight. The rest of your diet should be comprised of fats.
Increased Urination – Ketogenic eating is a natural diuretic, so you have to go to the bathroom more.
Dry Mouth – Increased urination means decreased hydration, make sure that you're drinking plenty of water and replenishing your electrolytes (salt, potassium, magnesium).
Bad Breath – Acetone is a ketone body that is partially excreted through the breath. It's the same compound you smell in nail polish remover.
Reduced Hunger & Increased Energy – After you get past the "keto flu" stage, many users report a decrease in hunger and a feeling of clarity and energy.
And what can and can't you eat on keto?
Tubers & Legumes – potato, sweet potatoes, yucca, parsnips, beans, etc.
Starchy vegetables: peas, corn, carrots, onions, squash etc.
Meats – fish, beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, bacon, etc.
Leafy Greens – Spinach, kale, chard, lettuce, etc.
Sweeteners – stevia, erythritol, monk fruit, etc.
*For every gram of glycogen you lose, you also lose 3g water. Sipping on some tasty chicken broth can help you replace water and sodium at the same time.
Still curious? Here are some resources for you to check out!
I've been keto on and off for about 10 years. It helps manage my Binge eating disorder, and keeps all sugar cravings away from me. The mental focus is second to none, and feeling full and satiated at all times is such a necessary component of my training.
Physically- I perform the same on keto and non-keto. If you're curious, give it a try!
Thanks for the feedback Amazonprimal! Sounds like it's worked great for you!


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Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage can prevent foodborne illness. There are four basic steps to food safety at home:
Clean - always wash your fruits and vegetables, hands, counters, and cooking utensils.
Separate - keep raw foods to themselves. Germs can spread from one food to another.
Cook - foods need to get hot and stay hot. Heat kills germs.
Chill - put fresh food in the refrigerator right away.
In the grocery store, avoid cans that are bulging or jars that have cracks or loose lids. Check packages to be sure food hasn't reached its expiration date.
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Canagliflozin Lowers ESRD Risk in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Jody A. Charnow
In a study of patients with T2D and chronic kidney disease, canagliflozin decreased the risk of end-stage renal disease by 32% compared with placebo
Canagliflozin decreases the risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
The finding is from the CREDENCE (Canagliflozin and Renal Events in Diabetes with Established Nephropathy Clinical Evaluation) trial, which was discontinued early following a planned interim analysis on the recommendation of the study's data and safety monitoring committee. At the time the trial was stopped, 4401 patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD had been randomly assigned to receive canagliflozin, which is an inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2), or placebo.
After a median follow-up duration of 2.62 years, canagliflozin-treated patients had a statistically significant 30% lower risk of the trial primary composite outcome of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), doubling of serum creatinine level, or death from renal or cardiovascular causes compared with placebo recipients, Vlado Perkovic, MBBS, PhD, of the George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, and colleagues reported at the 2019 World Congress of Nephrology in Melbourne, Australia. Results were published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine.
In addition, the treatment group had a statistically significant 32% decreased risk of ESRD (need for dialysis or a kidney transplant or a sustained estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below 15 mL/min/1.73 m2), 20% decreased risk of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction (MI), or stroke, and 39% decreased risk of hospitalization for heart failure.
"These results indicate that canagliflozin may be an effective treatment option for renal and cardiovascular protection in patients with type 2 diabetes with chronic kidney disease," the investigators concluded in their journal article.
In a press release issued by Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, the maker of canagliflozin, Dr Perkovic stated: "Canagliflozin is the first medical breakthrough in nearly twenty years proven to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetes at high risk of developing kidney failure. These impressive results from the CREDENCE study have significant clinical implications for preventing kidney failure and improving health for millions of people living with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes."
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In March, Janssen included CREDENCE data in the submission of a supplemental New Drug Application asking the FDA to approve a new indication for canagliflozin for use in decreasing the risk of ESRD, doubling of serum creatinine, and renal or cardiovascular death among adults with type 2 diabetes and CKD. According to Janssen, if the new indication is approved, canagliflozin would be the first and only therapy in nearly 20 years indicated to reduce the risk of ESRD when added to current standard of care.
Based on the trial data, Dr Perkovic's team estimated that among 1000 study patients treated for 2.5 years, the primary composite outcome would occur in 47 fewer patients in the canagliflozin group than in the placebo group, including 36 fewer composite renal outcomes of ESRD, doubling of serum creatinine, or renal death and 24 fewer ESRD events. In addition, canagliflozin also would prevent 22 hospitalizations for heart failure and 25 composite events of cardiovascular death, MI, or stroke.
The canagliflozin and placebo groups had 2202 and 2199 patients, respectively. Patients had a mean age of 63 years. About two-thirds of both groups were men and white.
Perkovic V, Jardine MJ, Neal B, et al. Canagliflozin and renal outcomes in type 2 diabetes and nephropathy. N Engl J Med. 2019; published online ahead of print.
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1811744
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Motion to Deny
By russmoody,
russmoody
Our 8-person city council recently voted on a land use change request. A motion was made to deny the request. It passed 6 to 2, but had it failed would the request then have been approved?
Rob Elsman
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Your question points up the very reason for not framing the motion in this way.
In a nutshell a motion is proposing that an action be taken. If the motion is adopted than the assembly is choosing to take that action and if the motion is defeated than the assembly is choosing not to take that action and the status quo is still intact.
The nightmare with this scenario is:
Me: "I move to deny the application", the vote is taken,
Chair: "The motion is defeated."
Me: "I move to approve the application, the vote is taken,
Me: "So what the #$#%$ do we do with this #$%% application????"
I think I'm of the opinion that this motion cannot be put, since it places a question before the assembly that does not have two rational sides--a rational, affirmative side and a rational, negative side.
Guest dan
There also may be problems with a motion to approve the request/application. Suppose all 8 want to deny the application. Who makes a motion to approve? If there is no motion, then what happens to the application? If a person opposed to approval makes a motion to approve, but really opposes it, he can not state that he really opposes it.
I actually think this type of acting on applications or requests for "something" should have a different type of voting process than a standard RONR motion.
For what it's worth, the poster might want to take a look at RONR (10th ed.), p. 100, ll. 18-32.
David A Foulkes
Posted November 12, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Here's how I see it:
A motion to refrain from doing something should not be moved when the same result can be attained by adopting no motion at all (p. 99 l. 33ff). Thus, if the result is to not approve the request, that result can be attained by not moving on it at all. So no one needs to move to approve in expectation of getting a majority in the negative, when the request is effectively denied by "ignoring" it.
If the council members were all clear with each other that no one would approve the request, the motion could be made and voted down or, in the absence of a second (since no one would want to even consider the motion), it would die a natural death, thus having it on record.
If no one wants to paint the barn red, I don't think you need to have a vote on it, you just don't bring it up. There will likely be a lot of items and actions the council would not want to approve or enact, but they don't have to spend the time to vote them all down, unless perhaps they want to go on record as such.
Dan Honemann
Location: Timonium, Maryland
In some instances, however, it is the duty of governmental bodies such as city councils or zoning boards to act upon applications submitted to them. In these cases, the presiding officer should simply assume a motion to approve the application.
In those (perhaps rare) instances in which applications are deemed to be approved unless they are denied within a certain period of time, I think that the proper motion to make, if one is to be made, would be a motion that the application be denied.
In those (perhaps rare) instances in which applications are deemed to be approved unless they are denied within a certain period of time, I think that the chair may assume a motion that the application be denied.
And in continuing to ponder, I had that thought, that the council "must" act on the request one way or the other. Also, I'd say there is a (perhaps not so subtle) difference between not approving the request and in denying it. The latter is more of a direct action (saying "no"), whereas the former is somewhat more indirect (not saying "yes").
Tim Wynn
To directly answer the question, no. RONR doesn't provide for adopting a motion by way of rejecting a motion to not adopt a motion.
It's the responsibility of the chair to ensure that the effect of the vote is clear. If you're uncertain about a motion, ask the chair what the effect will be if the motion is lost.
It passed 6 to 2, but had it failed would the request then have been approved?
No. If the motion had failed, the assembly would have taken no action on the request (unless some law or rule of the council suggests otherwise). Presumably if the motion had failed, someone would have followed up with a motion to approve the application.
As noted, it's probably best to avoid motions worded in this manner at all, unless it is required by some law or rule of the council.
Rev Ed
This is a poster example of why a motion should always be worded in the positive - that way if the motion is defeated, then the issue is denied.
No. When any motion fails, the effect is the same as if it had never been made.
Obviously this motion should have been ruled out of order, since the same thing happens whether it is approved or not.
That is why only affirmative motions are in order. In other words, the only proper main motion would be to approve a request. The way you deny it is to vote No on the motion to approve.
Okay, I think you both need to either carefully reread RONR, 10th ed., pg. 99, line 33 - pg. 100, line 9; pg. 100, lines 18-32 or choose your words more carefully. While you both have the right idea, what you're saying is not quite what RONR says on this subject. There is a reason it took the authors two paragraphs to say what you have condensed to one to three sentences - it's a bit more complex than you're making it out to be. Additionally, this is a good lesson on why it is dangerous to take the facts of a particular case and then make a broad generalization on the subject.
I agree that the language on pp. 99-100 is more nuanced, and certainly gives a far more thorough and illustrative explanation of all the pitfalls of improperly framed and worded main motions.
But I can't find anything in there that would seem to contradict what either of us said in our response to this specific question.
Well, let me put it this way. When the text says, "It is preferable to avoid a motion containing a negative statement" (RONR, 10th ed., pg. 100, lines 18-19), I think it goes too far to say that motions should always be worded in the positive or that only affirmative motions are in order, and I certainly don't think you'll find any support for the latter claim in RONR, 10th ed., pgs. 106-108.
Okay, if I did in fact say "always" or "never" then I overstated.
But I have seen this question come up in zoning boards and adjustment boards before, where some inexperienced member moves "to deny" an application, and when the motion is voted down, everyone is left scratching their heads trying to figure out where they are now.
I know of one case where a motion to deny was voted down, the board adjourned, and the matter ended up in court with the property owner's lawyer arguing that the non-denial-denial was in fact a tacit or even explicit approval. Mercifully, I can't remember how it ended.
I read this to mean, in the presented case, that the motion should not be phrased "I move to not accept the request", as that includes a "negative statement." I see a subtle difference between "not accepting" and "denying", although (admittedly) that subtlety is mild.
If the motion is to accept the request, and it's voted down, is the request "denied", or merely "not accepted?" Conversely, if the motion is to deny, and it it's voted down, is the request "accepted", or merely "not denied?" (a very sharp scalpel to split this hair, indeed)
Denying is more of an active process ("I said no"), while not accepting is more of a passive process ("I did not say yes"). Parents out there know which one to use with their child effectively.
The more critical citation in this particular instance is: "A motion whose only effect is to propose that the assembly refrain from doing something should not be offered if the same result can be accomplished by adopting no motion at all." (RONR, 10th ed., pg. 99, line 33 - pg. 100, line 1) Unless there is some circumstance which would make the "motion to deny" meaningful (such as the possible legal situation Mr. Honemann mentioned), such a motion should be avoided.
I agree. There is also the problem of interpreting the meaning of the rejection of such a motion, as the original poster's question suggests.
I suspect that in situations where an affirmative denial is required, the body has informally, in debate, agreed to deny the application (or whatever it is) and the vote is just a formality. So there's little or no chance that it would not be adopted.
All in favor of denying Mr. Jones' application?
All opposed?
The ayes have it and the application is denied.
The meaning of the affirmative is not usually the problem. As the original poster seems to realize, the problem arises when the motion is rejected.
True, but the original poster noted that the motion (to deny) passed by a vote of 6-2 so the question was hypothetical and the event, I suspect, highly unlikely. In other words, the eight members knew that the motion to deny would be adopted. Otherwise they would have made, and adopted, a motion to approve.
In this (municipal?) situation they may be required to adopt a motion. In other words, to either affirmatively approve or affirmatively deny.
But yes, defeating a motion to deny is problematic. On the other hand defeating a motion to approve doesn't mean the application was denied. The only way to do that is to adopt a motion to deny.
On the other hand defeating a motion to approve doesn't mean the application was denied. The only way to do that is to adopt a motion to deny.
Well, I suppose you can say that, but the distinction between "not approved" and "denied" is irrelevant unless there is some applicable law at work here (which I admit may be the case).


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Dr. Robert F. Graboyes is a senior research fellow with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a coauthor of the forthcoming Mercatus Center book "The Economics of Medicaid: Assessing the Costs and Consequences." Dr. Mario Villarreal is Economics Program Officer at the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University.


NOTE: This post was originally posted on January 24th 2011. However, it still has some great techniques that many of our readers may not have seen before. This tutorial has helped a lot of people since it was first pubilshed, so we hope that whether this is your first time reading it, or you're using it as a refresher, it's helpful for you.
We will be starting things off by finding a solid image of a model that we can use for our composition. I tend to use iStock for things like this. At times it can be difficult to find the right images, and you always have to keep in mind the general concept of the piece you will be creating because you want to find just the right picture for the job. I will be using an image of a man down on his knees, looking upwards towards the light with both of his arms out to his sides. A good dramatic image like this will really lend itself well for this type of moody surreal design.
Before we get into the actual designing of the image we need to isolate the man from the background. While there are several options on how to approach this such as the Eraser, Magic Wand, or Layer Masking, I still tend to favor the trusty old Pen Tool. Often times new digital artists can have a bit of trouble coming to grips with the Pen Tool but the only way to get better is to practice.
Follow the contours of the body and continue to trace around the figure until you have made your way around where you will want to close your path.
Once you have closed the path, hold the Control Key and click along the path to initiate the dropdown menu where you want to choose 'Make Selection' and press OK.
Next, you should see the marching ants that indicate your selection. Go to the Select Menu and choose 'Inverse' before hitting the delete key to erase the background from the image. Here I have placed a layer filled with black underneath our model to show you what has been removed.
Create a new Photoshop document that is 17 inches wide by 11 inches tall, 300 dpi. The reason I am starting off with such a large size is because I know that I will be printing this piece when it's complete and we can always reduce the size later if we need to.
Once you have your document set up, double click the Background layer and press OK to unlock it, then double click the layer again to bring up the Layer Styles Dialog Box. Check off Color Overlay and for the fill we will be starting off with #525252, which is a medium gray color.
Check the settings for your Gradient at the top of the toolbar. We want a Radial Gradient that fades from solid to transparent. Be sure to also check off the 'Reverse' option.
Be sure to also save your work before moving on, and continue to do so throughout the remainder of the tutorial just in case!
Now that we have applied a mask to the image, we can use a hard black brush to paint out the areas we don't want. The nice thing about this is that if we mess up or need to add part of the image back in, all we have to do is paint with white. Conversely, if we use the Eraser Tool to simply remove parts of the image we don't want, we can't really get that back unless we keep hitting undo.
We can now begin to mask out certain parts of the tree roots that we don't want to be seen. It will make it easier if you lower the opacity of the layer while you are brushing so that you can also see the figure underneath.
Press Command+T to do a Free Transform and then hold the Control Key and click on the image and you will see a menu where you want to select Warp. What this will do is let us manipulate various points of the image so we have more control over the shape. We want to slide and pull different spots in order to make it blend in with the direction of the leg.
Once you are happy with the direction of the roots press the Enter Key to apply the changes. Before getting too far into the masking of the roots layer I am going to duplicate the layer by pressing Command+J. Now we can work off of the duplicated layer and turn off the visibility of the original layer below.
Zoom in and continue masking while thinking about certain parts of the roots that we may not need. Remember that we also have the original layer underneath which we can keep making copies of if we wish to use different sections of the image that we may not need right now.
We will then apply another Warp like we did earlier and once again manipulate the shape and direction of the branch.
Notice where the branch overlaps the side of the body? All we have to do here is apply another mask by clicking the icon at the bottom of the Layers Palette and then trim it down a bit with a solid black brush in order to remove it. Try to make it appear natural so that it curves a bit at the side.
We want to now repeat this process for the smaller branch on the opposite leg. Make another selection around part of the branch using the Lasso Tool (L).
With the layer selected, press Command+J again to paste the selection into it's own layer. After doing that you will notice that we are losing our mask and part of the image that we don't want visible is showing. To fix this we are going to hold the Command Key and click on just the mask thumbnail icon of the layer below. This should activate the selection.
Make sure that you are on the duplicated layer now and click on the Layer Mask icon at the bottom of the Layers Palette.
Now we will have our selection back and it will definitely save us a bit of time. From here we will once again flip and rotate the image so that it seems to follow the direction of the original piece. Paint with a soft black brush at 20-30% opacity to fade out parts of the branch that overlap the original. Use the hard edged brushes at 100% opacity to get the more precise areas.
Notice how the bottom piece of the branch appears to go behind the leg. Once you are satisfied with the positioning and appearance of the branch. Merge these layers with the main root image by holding the Shift Key, selecting them, and then pressing Command+E to merge.
Drag this layer down to the New Layer icon at the bottom of the Layers Palette or press Command+J to duplicate the layer. After that, turn the visibility of the original layer off. You should now have the original root image plus two more copies.
This is good because we can make a different selection to use another part of the image or section of branches for the image.
From here, lower the layer's opacity to about 58-60% so you can see the image below. After that you will need to click on the Layer Mask icon at the bottom of the Layers Palette. Slide the image over a bit so that the hollowed part of the roots is right around the midsection of the model.
We can now begin to paint into the mask with a solid black brush and remove parts of the image we don't want. Remove all of the image except for the area inside of the ribcage.
This part can be a bit tedious but we need to get rid of the spaces between the leaves. To do this you can simply zoom in and use a small black brush at 100% opacity. We are going to be creating a hollowed out sort of effect so we need an area where we can reveal the layer below.
Make a selection using the Pen Tool that goes around the inner part of the midsection. Fill this layer with solid black using the Paint Bucket Tool (G) after closing your Path and activating the selection.
Open the next tree root image from the resources folder and import it into your Photoshop file. Do a quick Free Transform (Command+T), hold the Control Key and click on the image, and then choose Flip Vertically. Press the Enter Key to apply the changes and then lower the opacity of the layer. Move the image around a bit and try to find a part of the image that you think would look good for the inside of the body.
Make sure that you place this layer just above the selection that we made previously that is filled with black.
Next, hold the Control Key and click on the layer containing the new tree image we have just imported. From here you want to select 'Create Clipping Mask' from the menu.
Once you do this you will notice that you have an arrow on this layer indicating the Clipping Mask.
The other benefit of doing this is that we can still move the tree image around and we will still only be seeing what is inside of the shape area. Before moving on we will want to also reduce the opacity of this layer to around 60%.
This will add a gradual shadow that helps to give the illusion of depth.
Next, select your model layer, and while holding the Command Key, click on the tree vector to activate the selection.
I'm going to now repeat this step once more after moving the tree vector around a bit more. The idea here is build up a cluster of branches near the ribs so that we can mask out some of the original model layer in this area. Doing so will reveal the cluster of branches above.
Hold the Command Key and click on the layer thumbnail icon of the model layer to activate the selection around the body. Then, with your tree-bark layer highlighted, click the Layer Mask icon at the bottom of the Layers Palette.
Continue to paint into the mask on this layer with a soft round brush set to around 20%. Use a solid black and fade out the edges of the texture so that it blends into the skin.
Add a Layer Mask to the layer beneath the bark texture, which should be the branches that are showing through the model layer. Use the same brush with a solid black color and low opacity to remove some of this area inside of the midsection to make it look more hollowed out. This will also add more depth to the image.
Now we are going to repeat some of the earlier steps by making a copy of the tree root image, flipping it horizontally, and masking out certain areas that we don't need. After playing with the positioning of the image I have found a nice spot where the roots appear to be going into the midsection area, replacing the plant from earlier – This seemed to give it a more hollow effect rather than covering it up completely.
Next, duplicate the tree-bark texture and lower the opacity to about 65%.
We will now use the vector tree once again and this time, position it over the arm. Duplicate this layer and rotate it slightly so it creates a more intricate bundle of branches. Select both of these once you are happy with the positioning and press Command+E to merge them together.
Hold the Command Key and click on the merged vector tree layer. Once the selection is activated, highlight the model layer and press Command+J to paste the model into your selection on a new layer. Turn off the visibility of the vector tree layer and move the copy up in the Layers Palette so it's above the other layers. Once you have done that you can then mask out the model's arm to show the branches underneath.
Duplicate the tree-bark texture and delete the layer mask by holding the Control Key, clicking the mask icon and selecting 'Delete Layer Mask' from the dropdown menu. The Blending Mode should still be set to Multiply.
When you are happy with the result, duplicate the layer to intensify the effect. You may also wish to lower the opacity a bit so it's not quite as strong but still stronger than it would be with only the first layer.
Repeat the same process for the opposite arm. Use the vector tree to get a cluster of branches going, then, copy the model selection into the tree area and mask out the model to reveal the branches. After that we apply the bark texture again and mask it out with a light opacity brush to blend it in.
Next we are going to select the model layer and paint with a black brush into the Layer Mask where the lower body is (underneath the tree roots). This will remove the legs and make it appear as though the tree has replaced the lower half of the man.
Mask out the area outside of the model's body so the tree root is only visible inside. From here we want to concentrate on blending the root with the body and you will come up with some interesting results.
Select the top layer in your Layers Palette and then go down to the Adjustment Layer icon at the bottom. When the menu pops up, choose 'Hue/Saturation' to bring up the interface.
Move the Saturation slider all the way to the left to desaturate the entire image. From here, hold the Command Key and click on the model layer thumbnail icon to activate the selection around the man. Go to the Select Menu and then choose 'Inverse' to inverse the selection.
Next, switch to your Paint Bucket Tool (G) and with solid black, paint into the mask of the Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer and it should mask everything else out so that the effect is only visible inside of the model selection.
Now we can switch back to our Brush Tool (B) and use a soft round black brush at a low opacity setting to paint some color back into the image. We only want to have the effect covering certain parts of the body. Concentrate on mostly bringing color back into the face, hands, and some parts of the arms and chest. The image below shows both the before and after effects of the Hue/Saturation Adjustment.
Switch to your Gradient Tool (G) and select the color #231B1C.
Create a new layer and move it just above the background layer before switching to your Marquee Tool (M) and making a rectangular selection to represent the ground. Once you have the selection active, fill it using the Paint Bucket.
Create another new layer above the ground layer. Select the color #4D6852 and begin to paint in some of the taller grass behind the tree.
Create another new layer just below the top Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer and begin to paint in some more grass. Remember to vary the size of the brush using the left and right bracket keys and focus on filling in the dark spaces between the tree roots in the foreground.
Next, on the grass brushes that are behind the tree (not the ones in the foreground), we want to add a Layer Mask and paint around the edges with a soft round black brush at a low opacity setting. This will gradually fade the background grass out into the background.
Continue the process of adding grass behind the tree with the grass brushes and masking certain parts out to build up a solid base. This will also help to distinguish the foreground, middle ground, and background.
Next, while you are on this new layer, hold the Command Key and click on the layer thumbnail icon for the body, and each of the tree roots separately so that you have a selection around them.
Change the Airbrushing layer's Blending Mode to Multiply and with a soft round brush at a low opacity (10-20%) begin to sample colors from the darker areas and paint into the Airbrushing layer while the selection is active for each part. This will ensure that no paint goes outside of the lines!
This is a similar effect to using the Burn Tool (O) and will help to achieve a higher contrast image.
Next, open the smoky texture from the resources folder and import it into your document. You will need to scale this up using a Free Transform (Command+T) and remember to hold the Shift Key as you drag one of the four corners of the image outwards.
This will give a more gradual fade, as we want our texture to be pretty subtle and appear as a fog in the background. We will now do the same to both the upper left and right corners by creating a new layer for each and dragging from outside the corner into the image. Reduce the opacity of these layers a bit so the black isn't quite as stark.
Next, create a Layer Mask for the Linear Gradient and change the colors to black and white in your Gradient Settings Dialog Box. From here we just want to click and drag downwards to mask out the muted pink color so that the only color that remains on this layer is the grayish-purple. This color seems to blend better with the gray from the smoky texture.
Next, create another new layer, just below the model layer. What we want to do here is make it darker behind the model – Because we have a lighter area in the center of the image, we can't tell that there are certain parts of the body that are wearing away and turning into branches. On the new layer you can paint with s hard 100% solid black brush to fill in some of these gaps. The image below shows the design with this layer first turned on, and then the second image shows the layer disabled.
You can see that this helps to bring some of the nice detail back into the image where we started to lose it.
Select the top layer in your Layers Palette so that it is highlighted. After that, click on the small black and white icon at the bottom of the palette to bring up the Adjustment Layer Menu. Select 'Levels' and it should add a Levels Adjustment to the top of your Layers Palette.
Next, go to the Image Menu and select 'Canvas Size' to bring up the dialog box. Click the down arrow so that the height adjustment we make will only affect the top of the image. Essentially by doing this we are adding a bit of extra room on the top of the image, rather than on the top and bottom evenly.
Add three inches to the height making the canvas 14 inches tall and press the Enter Key. You will notice a few of the layers getting cut off initially, but we can fix this quickly.
Go to the Background layer and press Command+T before dragging the top middle handle upwards to extend it so that it goes to the top of the canvas. If there are any spots where it doesn't connect or the image isn't solid, simply fill it in with a color sampled from the background.
Go to the Image Menu once again and choose 'Crop' from the menu.
As a finishing touch for our design I want to add a bit more atmosphere and detail to the background. The scene is supposed to be a forest, but a foggy forest. So what we want to do now is create a new layer above the smoky texture layer and just make a tall rectangular selection using your Marquee Tool (M). Fill the selection with a dark color from the background using the Paint Bucket Tool (G) and then lower the opacity to around 30%.
Duplicate this layer a few times and spread out the selections in the background. Also use a Free Transform (Command+T) on each of the rectangles to make them different widths. This will give the illusion of depth and show some distant trees, helping to make the scene feel more dramatic and dark.
Once you have done that and are happy with the results, be sure to save your work. I hope that you have picked up some useful tips in this tutorial now that we have created a dramatic scene in Photoshop with just a few images and some useful techniques. Thanks for following along, and happy Photoshopping!
LOVING the techniques used in this tutorial Eric! I've always struggled a bit when masking gets this complex, but you explained it really well.
No problem at all – hope you enjoyed it!
Thank you very much for your comments! I am glad that you enjoyed this tutorial. I was wondering what vector you were referring to as I have only used a combination of images and textures here.
I cannot find it either. The one used in step 12?
where can i find the mystic photo from somewhere else either than istock?
I'm afraid there is no free version of this image, but of course you can use a similar free image and the techniques will still work.
Thanks Nandini, I'm glad you liked it .
Nice work! Really cool ideas! Loved the tutorial. But I was wondering. The texture on the chest and arms of the man seems a little monotonous. As in, the direction of the texture there seems a little to uniform. What about rotating the tree branches vector here and there (u did rotate it, but i meant cutting the shape into smalled pieces and rotating them individually) Amazing tutorial otherwise!
Good point Sid. I think as well as rotating possibly the textures could be warped to fit the body of the man more.
wow this is fantastic !
Nice tutorial… i ? it!
I am a beginner. And my jaw dropped…in AWE!
Thank you guys for your comments and feedback on the tutorial. I really wanted to create something with mystique that was both dark and eye catching.
I do think that perhaps I could have spent some more time warping and rotating some of the textures, and it's a great suggestion! You can really take it as far as you want to go, and an understanding of the techniques shown is all you need to get there.
This is the real deal. I love the final outcome. This is the first design I've seen that manipulates both objects. Great tutorial.
As great as I think the image is, I find it not believable as the tree meets the man. Is there some way to make this more realistic? It just seems that there are so many steps and so much work (nothing wrong with that) that the end effect should be stunningly realistic where the tree meets the man.
Thank you guys once again for the feedback! This remains one of my more popular tutorials with PSDFan and I am very thankful to have been given the opportunity to show some of my techniques.
@ Kev – I sometimes look back at some of my work and see how I could have done things differently or perhaps improved on certain aspects of a design. In this case, I worked on it until I got it to a place that I was happy with, but of course with the techniques used in the tutorial you could spend as little or as much time tweaking it to get the image to a place that you are happy with.
To me, the part where the tree meets the man is pretty realistic, and to further enhance this I suppose there would be a couple of options. You could perhaps add some more branches wrapping around the torso or layering more textures into this area.
The manupulation is on point, The tree does infact meet the man for me, Notice how everything ends up in place. Really Good Work Eric.
What a great tutorial, it looks a bit difficult for me but i'll try…Thanks!
Thanks guys! I'm very happy that you guys enjoyed this one – I probably could have spent some more time on the background, but this is still one of my favorite manipulation works!
However I have gotten to the point of the vector tree brush. It wasn't in the resources section you provided, but I found another and downloaded it.
I clicked on the model layer, clicked in the tree, did command J and saw that nothing happened…and you mentioned moving it above the shadow layer. Do you mean the background layer?? When I turn down the opacity of the model layer, I still see black tree. Please help.
great manipulation, good job guys..
I can't believe my eye ! It's like a 3d work ! But it's made photoshop ! Good job thanks for share it!


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Ninth Punta Mita Gourmet and Golf Classic
The Punta Mita Gourmet and Golf Classic is a yearly celebration of food and golf in Punta Mita. This new edition Will take place from November 14-17, 2019.
An event we have created that will allow you to experience the best of local and international cuisine, wine, tequila and mezcal with world-class golf in this unique and exclusive destination that is Punta Mita.
A memorable experience built around food, wine, tequila and golf, which will take place November 14th through November 17th, 2019. With guest chefs and winemakers from Mexico and abroad, the perfect opportunity to play Jack Nicklaus's world-class courses Bahia and Pacifico.
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Second Edition of Beach Vibes Runway
Beach Vibes Runway is back, hosted by Intituto di Moda Burgo, thanks to the previous edition's success. On August 30, at the W Punta de Mita, Burgo's graduates will present their latest beach wear designs and creations.
Besides designs, fashion personalities, celebrities and influencers, this celebration will feature great music and fresh cocktails, and the amazing beach of Riviera Nayarit as a backdrop.
The Istituto di Moda Burgo is a college with more than 50 years of tradition that looks forward to promote the fashion industry in Mexico.
"This type of alliances are good strategies for the destination, because the market they are directed to. Fashion and luxury are really important elements of Riviera Nayarit and this event meets the essential characteristics", declared Marc Murphy, director of the Riviera Nayarit Visitors and Conventions Bureau.
The date is next Friday August the 30th 2019 at 7:30pm at hotel W Punta de Mita, where you will be able to enjoy the most glamorous weekend of the summer in Vallarta · Nayarit.
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Charro Day Parade 2019
During the Independence Day celebrations, Puerto Vallarta will hold a Charro Day Parade on September 14th, 2019.
On September 14th an event filled with the elegance, bearing and Puerto Vallarta's skirmishes takes place, together with the traditional Charro Day Parade.
Appreciate each one of the shows performed by foot or over horses that each one of Mexican sport representatives perform.
Enjoy the tambora music that, with its special touch, cheers the Fiesta Charra, keeping alive this tradition. We'll wait for you.
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Puerto Vallarta was the home of 2,700 turtle nests in 2018, giving birth to 130,000 turtles, so this year the city is preparing its 14 kilometers of coastline to receive and care for them during this breeding season.
Currently, Puerto Vallarta is the only city to have a sea turtle protection plan on the Mexican Pacific, which has led to making Puerto Vallarta the best place in the country to see them in their habitat, the result of years of effort in conservation. The city records an 85% hatching rate.
The effort has also involved some hotels in the area such as the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, Barceló Puerto Vallarta and Velas Vallarta, which as part of its attractions offer visitors to be part of the experience.
The task is not simple. The possibility of nesting occurs along the 14 kilometers of coastline, where Puerto Vallarta gathers thousands of tourists throughout the year to enjoy its beaches. However, there are some actions that tourists can carry out to contribute to the conservation of the species, such as avoiding throwing cigarette butts or leaving coal from the campfire on the beach, as they are substances that affect the degree of hatching of eggs.
In this part of the Mexican Pacific, four of the eight species of sea turtles are registered worldwide: black, hawksbill, lute and golf, the latter being the most popular.
Officially, the season is from August to December, however, several of them begin to arrive from mid-July.
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