Campaign is an absolute firecracker!
As Chinese New Year starts, Edinburgh has extra cause for celebration as a social media campaign developed to bring Chinese visitors to the city has been declared an incredible success by VisitScotland.
The Edinburgh Chinese Social Media Campaign, launched in November 2016 by the Edinburgh Tourism Action Group, has acquired almost 60,000 followers and received 66 million impressions across its channels.
Supported by a £40,000 VisitScotland Growth Fund award, it has been a dynamic and influential collaboration of China-focused businesses, securing 21 private sector industry partners, as well as providing Chinese social media briefings to 75 businesses and sharing best practice with 132.
Edinburgh businesses are already seeing the benefits with participating businesses like Edinburgh Castle, Haggis Backpackers and Laing the Jeweller reporting 20 to 40 per cent increases in visitor numbers respectively. Five additional partners, including University of Edinburgh and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, joined the campaign as its success continued to grow.
The campaign looked to position Edinburgh as a "must-see" destination for China inbound visitors and contribute to the city's ambitions to double Chinese inbound tourism by 2020. It used influential Chinese social media sites, Weibo and WeChat, to serve up tips, itineraries and promotions in Mandarin from the city's most popular tourism businesses, recommending key points of interest for Chinese travellers, such as history, architecture, film locations and shopping.
China is an important and growing market for the Scottish tourism sector with Edinburgh being the most popular UK destination after London. Edinburgh Castle figures reveal that over 177,000 visitors of Chinese origin visited the landmark attraction in 2017.
The campaign is part of the city's China-Ready initiative - launched by ETAG in 2015 and supported by Scottish Enterprise - which has seen over 200 hotels, visitor attractions, universities, festivals and retailers across the city engage with cultural awareness workshops, guides and meetings aimed at increasing Chinese visitor numbers and developing the city's position as a China friendly destination.
Graham Kelly, VisitScotland Market Manager China & East Asia, said: "The Chinese market has huge growth potential for tourism in Scotland so it's fantastic to see the phenomenal success of the Chinese Social Media Campaign.
"Supported by our Growth Fund, it has helped position Edinburgh as a "must see" destination for visitors from China. It's great that Edinburgh businesses are already reaping the benefits and I look forward to welcoming many more Chinese visitors as this campaign continues to go from strength to strength.
Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland Chief Executive, is delighted to hear that Edinburgh was a runner-up for Britain's favourite city in the LandLove Magazine Awards.


Invisible Man is one link in an incredible chain of visionary works that begins with The Time Machine in 1895, and includes the classics The Island of Doctor Moreau, The War of the Worlds, The Sleeper Awakes and The First Men in the Moon.
The story of renegade scientist Griffin who discovers a means of invisibility, but not a way to reverse it, and his descent on a country inn in West Sussex – in a storm, of course – is both a cautionary tale and a brilliant one. It is comic, tragic and terrifying all at the same time.
The character Wells created in Griffin, swathed in his bandages, is now a SciFi icon – from James Whale's legendary 1933 Universal Monster adaptation to the cult League of Extraordinary Gentlemen comic by Alan Moore. SciFi fans of a certain vintage will even remember Illya Kuryakin himself, David McCallum, in the 1975 TV Series The Invisible Man.
Try audiobook extracts of the novel below, read by Cate Barratt.
Or indeed listen to Queen, and The Invisible Man!


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By Michael Morley, on 23 August 2018, 5:30.
Finally, I turn to the characters. The thesis is simple: in The Last Jedi, the writers prove that certain features of The Force Awakens were not accident or incident. The writers have gone out of their way to carefully, painstakingly dismantle the legacies of all the original characters.
Luke Skywalker, protagonist, who once dreamed of being a pilot in grand space battles. He fought, suffered, lost, and eventually won. He went from being a would-be pilot to a Jedi Master, and in doing so acquired a degree of wisdom so that his victory was not on the battlefield, but in the soul of his father. Throughout his entire character arc there was a fundamental idealism that never wavered, whether it be in challenging a moon-sized battle-station's worth of troops to rescue a princess, or being prepared to die rather than kill his mortal enemies in anger. He was Kenobi's – and Yoda's – last hope for the Jedi order. At the end, he seems set to do so – there's a reason the last film is called The Return of the Jedi.
Now consider where he is in The Last Jedi. He's a failed teacher, who has rejected the Jedi. He, who was so idealistic, we are supposed to believe suddenly decided to kill his sister's only son in his sleep. This is unbelievably wrong to the character given his behavior with another relative attracted to the Dark Side, namely his own father. The rest of Luke's madness in this film is icing on the cake to this, because the person we see in the original trilogy could not be the same person as the one who took the action that (apparently) triggered the plot of the new trilogy. This was not mentioned in the section on Luke only because it requires reference to prior movies which, again, I was trying to avoid in that section. Now that I have mentioned it, I judge it an incomprehensible decision.
Next, there's Han Solo, the pragmatic ne'er-do-well who served as an able foil for Luke's idealism. By the end of the trilogy, he has earned the love of the Princess, and in doing so some of the cynicism and greed has been rubbed off. He's happier than he deserves to be, and knows it.
Now skip ahead to the new trilogy. He's estranged from Leia, and has failed so badly in parenting that his son is an angst-ridden goth who is obsessed with finding a "better" father figure (to wit: Vader in theory and Snoke in practice. Han misunderstands his son so very, very much that he ends up getting killed by him.1 Everything Han earned in the original trilogy is made the basis of failure and pain.
Finally, the last member of the trio – Leia Organa, the Senator who was still fighting FOR the Republic at a time when everybody else in the Rebellion had moved on to fighting AGAINST the empire. In the end she succeeded. The end of the Return of the Jedi is painted as the beginning of a New Republic. She has also found things she hadn't asked for – a husband and a lost brother.
Skip ahead again. She is estranged from her husband, her son is as described above, her brother blames himself for what happened to her son and is out of the picture (and by confession tried to kill her son). Worse still, her New Republic is shredded, in part by her son. Five key planets destroyed in The Force Awakens, and as the opening crawl of The Last Jedi tells us, the New Order has begun taking military control of what remains. The New Republic's allies ignore her call for help. Like Han and Luke, everything she fought, bled, and struggled for in the original trilogy is rendered down to nothing.
Now if one sees a single standing wall among rubble, it would be safe to posit accident, disaster, careless neglect, or perhaps the blithe unconcern of a WWII bombing campaign – all potentially unavoidable when a new generation of writers attempt to forge their own path and create the problems a new generation of protagonists are need to solve. If, on the other hand, no stone is left upon another, the basement filled in, the rubble carted away, and the land paved over, you are looking at a careful, painstaking demolition. In this new trilogy, nothing has been left for the original heroes. All their victories are written off as sound and fury, signifying nothing, achieving nothing. The message of the original trilogy was of heroism and good triumphing over evil. What I take away from this philosophically shattered new trilogy says more about its authors.
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1Since Kylo Ren also kills Snoke, he's actually two for two in killing off living father figures. I don't think I could ever have expected to be weighing the validity of the phrase "serial patricide".
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I was a little conflicted about how to title this post because I have no desire to give the piece of garbage I watched last night publicity but I couldn't not speak out. It amazed me on so many levels but mostly because I can't believe that such things are considered entertainment to any modern audience especially women.
For years I've had issues with the ABC show Modern Family. Not because it can't be funny but the way that it portrays women I take issue with. It is supposed to be a MODERN family and yet the 2 main characters are a trophy wife and housewife. The former who is charmingly stupid and the latter who is a relentless nag.
So that's my issue with that show but I gave it a partial pass because for the first year it was funny. After about 2 seasons it stopped being funny and I could no longer rationalize it.
However, any issues I had with Modern Family pale into comparison with the garbage they had after that show yesterday. It was a show called Mixology and I had heard good things so I recorded it on the DVR. Dumbfounded, shocked, sickened are not too loud of language.
This could be funny but it ends up being an advertisement against drinking or interacting with men…It's seriously so bad.
That is comedy in 2014?
Another girl is shown wearing flats and we learn that she is not worthy of conversation because, and I quote, 'the higher the heels the looser she feels'. We also get a woman who says she feels like Helen Miren because she is 30 in a room clearly full of men over that age.
We get a woman who says that she looks for the 'Don Draper types' who would 'smack her in the mouth if she sassed' Another man can't remember a girls name when she clearly thinks they have a relationship and the break up will be painful and THEY WORK TOGETHER. What man isn't going to remember the name of a woman who is breaking up with him, that he works with?
Seeing the show is about one night it is no surprise that there are many flashbacks- all of them ghastly. The women fall out of love and toss men aside at nothing and are genuine beasts including mothers. One woman is engaged to a 'Ted Mosby' type and announces that she doesn't want to be with him out of the blue because he 'looks too much like a beaver'. You think that might have come up after dating for 8 years! Then the man who set him up with her says 'I always thought she was a whore'. Message- women are beasts or sluts and men are beasts except for a few men that are pathetic and a few women that are old.
Another woman is so nervous about an online date that she drags her best friend along because he might kill her, and then she throws up in her purse, and the frat boy watching it says, and I quote, 'look at that chick throwing up. I'm going to…' (it's to offensive but fill in the blank and you won't be worse). Oh yes, because that's what a woman who is afraid she is going to be murdered, and so desperate to meet any man that she is nauseated needs, a predator!, – that's prime time meat for the men in this show. Let's pick the must vulnerable person imaginable to seduce… Change the music and this could be an episode of Law and Order: SVU.
An embarrassment for ABC and oddly enough the Kleenex company. Who knew it was so out of the norm for men to have a box of Kleenex in their house (a case of most unhappy product placement by Kleenex)? Evidently, in the eyes of this show owning a facial tissue is a sign of great femininity and to be avoided at all costs.
I just can't believe it. I've read that an average network see's 500+ pilot concepts in a year, 70 of those are made into scripts and 20 pilot orders are actually created. So that means someone at ABC thought this idea was better than 480 other ideas and that they liked it enough to put it after their biggest show, Modern Family.
I'm just so stunned it almost seems like some kind of bizarre stunt. Remember when Joaquin Phoenix acted like a maniac to see what people would say? That's what this seems like. As if ABC executives sat together and said 'let's see how awful we can make something to see if people respond' You should be ashamed of yourself ABC and anyone who had anything to do with this trash.
Did any of you see it? Were you as shocked as me? How do you think something like this gets made in this day and age? How? Why? Who thinks this is funny? Where is the NOW's of the world decrying such filth? Where are the women's organizations out for blood? It's so bad I just can't believe it.


The world is changing pretty fast regarding technology, but most of the people aren't satisfied yet! Most of them thought earbuds would liberate them from having to be tethered to devices to enjoy good music among more valuable experiences. Even though the dream hasn't come to fruition yet, one thing is for sure-there are some fantastic Wireless Earbuds out there!
A long day at work may leave you quite distressed. Earbuds offer you a one of a kind form of relaxation. That will, of course, be through listening to your favorite tunes, podcasts, news, audio books and much more. Similarly, they help commutes, as well as jogs, feel refreshed.
The current technological advancements are making life easier. A lot of people over the years have found the unruly and tangled cables quite distressful. The modern earbuds have come to their rescue! These earbuds make it possible to monitor body vitals, eliminate unnecessary noise, keep a daily check on fitness as well as adjust sounds.
Many people usually experience problems distinguishing wire free from wireless. At the moment, quite a large number of earbud makers are hopping on the wireless ear bud trend. Wires are slowly being faced out, and soon they will be a matter of the past. The different earbuds stand out in their unique ways regarding their design and features.
A lot of users around the globe continue to appreciate the un-tethered hands-free experience and term it as a necessary technological metamorphosis. The Competition over producing the best earbuds has risen among manufacturers. This leaves buyers rather confused when it comes to making the choices over the earbuds they need to purchase.
So! How to choose the perfect earbuds for you?
To be able to buy the right earbuds, you need to put into account some relevant guidelines. Firstly, you may want to read the online customer reviews. The reviews will assist you to understand the quality of the product.
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The products are equipped with volume control buttons which facilitate operations such as the adjustment of volume from high to low or vice vasa. A lot of users who have had experience with any of the devices confess that it is very easy to carry out operations.
It is surprising to most of the users that have used the products before just how long the game time gets. They bear some of the most extended playtimes unlike most of other devices. It comes to most of the people as a pleasant experience that a single charge would see to it that they receive many hours of music play from a single charge.
Very few wireless devices will give you such a great long time since markets are now flooded with counterfeit products. The maximum charging duration should be about two hours.
The slightly overweight earbuds, to be honest, may irritate you during the workout sessions. These are the comfort and solution most of the people have been wishing technology brings forth. You get real comfort since you won't be bothered by the long music listening settings.
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Worries over water and sweat will become a concern of the past the moment you purchase most of these devices. That is because most of them are resistant to water and sweat.
Maybe you are wondering how that is made possible. It is simple. They are fitted with a thin layer of liquid which guards them against moisture. You won't have to also worry about buying news ones soon because they are durable.
Below is a list of the top 10 best wireless devices you will come across in the market.
Apollo 7 by Erato Audio – True Wireless Bluetooth Wireless Earphones With Charging Case (Grey) is an actual wireless technology free from the now old-fashioned troublesome cables. You get the feel that you are paying for value just by the look of its award-winning design.
Apollo 7 by Erato Audio – True Wireless Bluetooth Wireless Earphones With Charging Case (Grey) boasts of a single touch multi-function, and as a user, you can power it on by the button in place. Asides from this, you will also pick an incoming call, hop from one track to the next or adjust volume.
This device is one the finest currently in the world market regarding design. In fact, it is an award-winning gadget after it took the day during the 2015 competition. It grasped the Red Dot award which is awarded for the best-designed device. If you have got the great taste for design, then this is the gadget to look out for since it has been manufactured with a keen eye for design.
While traveling, the charging case gives you an easier time since you can recharge twice. It is designed in such a way that it cannot overcharge. The moment the battery is full, it automatically shuts down.
Apollo 7 by Erato Audio – True Wireless Bluetooth Wireless Earphones With Charging Case (Grey) is also associated with low power consumption. That means after recharging it will take quite a while to restore again.
Have you ever spend a good amount of money before on a device that resulted in anomalies such as drops in signals and subpar sound? Of course, there are very many people and organizations that want easy money and so will dupe you into buying their low-quality products.
By purchasing this device, you will be investing in quality, and you will get what you truly deserve. You experience very minimal drops in sound.
Jaybird X2 Sport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones – Midnight Black falls in the first-class category of ear buds and is adored by users because it allows them to listen to skip-free as they go about their daily errands. You get to hear to your favorite soft music for about 8 hours not forgetting how easy it becomes to receive calls. The complete remote control is put in place for the reason of making your experience one of a kind.
The safe and sound under/over the ear fit quality of the product is there to ensure that you have a blissful time as the user. The premium Bluetooth audio is an exquisite property that lifts your spirits and makes time move fast through listening to your choice of music classics.
A friction-fit silicone sport carrying case as the name sounds to help minimize friction since some of the users get indulged in rigorous activities that could result in the generation of friction which may end up irritating the skin. Ear fins are designed to ensure they stick firmly to your ears, and that means you feel freer and more comfortable.
Jaybird X2 Sport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones – Midnight Black comes with patented safe and properly fitting ear fins. The problem with some of the old-fashioned models was that they gave users quite a hectic time putting the wires in place from time to time. This product has eliminated those worries since the ear fins hold firm but gently on your ears allowing you have a very good time.
The casing it comes with is manufactured from friction-fit silicone sport, and all this is done by the provider to ensure customer satisfaction. Almost everyone understands that customer satisfaction has to do with a great experience using the product. Customers can avoid regrets in future by ensuring they purchase high-quality products.
When you buy a device for listening to music or for making calls, you most probably aren't willing to settle for less. After all, you are investing your money in the deal. You are looking for the best earbuds that will give you clear signals. Jaybird X2 Sport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones – Midnight Black will give you clear signals as long as you ensure you are buying there from trusted service providers.
Aftershokz AS600SG Trekz Titanium Open Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones, Slate Grey one of the leading products in the market. It is associated with the bone conduction technology which enables users to obtain mini vibrations. The sound travels through the cheekbones finding a way into the inners ears, and a lot of customers admit that it offers them both awareness and comfort.
The product is Bluetooth enabled which allows for wireless connectivity, and the first-rate pitch is a quality you will appreciate upon using it. For the bass-lovers, this is the device to go for since it is associated with an excellent base. Asides from that, you won't be left behind in listening to very dynamic sounds and time seems to fly while listening to anything of your choice using the device.
Aftershokz AS600SG Trekz Titanium Open Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones, Slate Grey is among the very few products in the market that provide customers with titanium frames which do much to ensure flexibility and durability.
When you move out there to buy earbuds, you want the best, and the best are those that give you dynamic sound quality. Aftershokz AS600SG Trekz Titanium Open Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones, Slate Grey is the device for you if this is what you need.
Jabra Elite Sport True-Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Earbuds (U.S. Retail Packaging) bears a next level wireless form of wireless connectivity, and with it, you are enabled to make calls as well as listen to music of the highest quality. Its wide-range of features helps you to monitor your fitness and heart rate, and that on its won assures you that you are paying for value.
The at-ease and the safe cord-free fit is a thing the manufacturer pays attention to, and that delights a large number of customers. The heart rate monitor and the fitness analyzer are compactly fitted to help you monitor any challenges you might experience with your heart rate and fitness.
Music fanatics are also catered for in a great way since the earbuds are designed in such a way that they produce superior quality music and the calls made through them, are of the finest quality.
The product is one of the most iconic shows of the greatness that comes with technological advancement, and it is simple to realize that looking at the cord-free fit and the associated option which allows you wear one or both the earbuds.
This device is waterproof, and by buying it, you are given a 3-year warranty. This is not a deal you wake up and find all over let us face it. Three years is a pretty long period, and you get this without having to be asked any questions. The warranty is against sweat, and of course, you know what to do in case the deal gets messy.
Rowkin Bit Charge is a stereo ear bud, and upon buying it, you are given an additional portable charger for charging purposes. The device pairs via Bluetooth and at the moment is the smallest known stereo Bluetooth headset in the world market.
With the Bluetooth 4.1 and a high-grade, audio decode technology it is now possible to obtain wireless connections to smartphones as well as the rest of the Bluetooth devices.
This product is made with a water safe nano-coating technology. As a matter of fact, this property is pivotal towards ensuring it remains protected from water and sweat entry. Rowkin Bit Charge is an ideal device especially for those persons involved in sporting activities since they sweat a lot. In the gym, hiking or biking events, you will find many people who understand the associated benefits.
Things get smoother after purchasing Rowkin Bit Charge which comprises of a long-life battery and a dual-function charger that makes it possible for you to charge the ear bud for as much as you need. Asides from that, dual-function portable charge can at the same time come handy as a form of a power bank for any other mobile devices you might have with you.
The wireless headphones facilitate about 3 hours of talk time and listening to music. By activating Siri, you will no longer be forced to pull out your Smartphone from your pocket, and you thus experience a hands-free wireless stereo experience.
Apple Airpods Wireless Bluetooth Headset for iPhones with iOS 10 or Later White is one of the few products in the market designed to align to your needs correctly. The automatic playing property upon insertion in the ears and the fact that you can command a pause by simply drawing them from your ears is just amazing in its sense.
The ultralow-power W1 chip plays a pivotal role considering helps manage battery life. Charging the battery once allows you listen to 5-hour duration of the classic music.
Apple Airpods Wireless Bluetooth Headset for iPhones with iOS 10 or Later has a charging case capable of holding more additional charges, and thus you are free to listen to music longer.By double-tapping, you activate Siri and there and then you can make adjustments in volume, song or even make calls.
The device is a major transformation technology has experienced, and it sounds miraculous that the moment you fit the earbuds in your ears they automatically start playing your favorite tunes.
The ultralow-power W1 chip is a major component which aids much towards managing battery life. A lot of people if not all love the idea of a long lasting battery.
Samsung Level U Pro Neckband Bluetooth (UHQ Sound) is an amazing device which bears a sweat resistant property, and it is also fitted with dual microphones and a sound share. As a user, you get about 9 hours talk time. A 300-hour standby time is also another thing you enjoy by purchasing it.
This product is coupled with a two-way speaker unit and a UHQ audio which facilitates the production of high-quality sound.
The supple urethane joints plus the light weight design go along way towards making the device well-fitting for you.
When it comes to purchasing devices of this nature, it doesn't get any better! Samsung Level U Pro Neckband Bluetooth (UHQ Sound) has a battery which lasts for about 9 hours and during this period you are free to receive and make calls.You can also listen to your favorite tunes.
You feel freer, and you worry less about the fact that you might sweat when out there playing. This is because the product is both splash and sweat resistant. The 300 hours standby time is also something quite attractive.
Skullcandy XT Free Wireless Headphones is a sweat resistant device that comes with an onboard remote and microphone. With this device, you will enjoy a 6-hour battery life, and as a user who has been lucky to use others before, you will agree that this is quite good on its right.
The product is fitted with an onboard remote to help you carry out the various operations s with much ease. The onboard microphone is a remarkable communication tool which helps amplify sound making it more audible when making calls across networks.
The triple lock technology creeps in as an incredible technological advancement, and it impresses a lot of customers across the divide. Just to assure you of the provider's dedication to offering quality, you receive a one-year warranty, and you will agree on the fact that it is fair enough.
LG Electronics Tone Pro HBS-750 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset – Retail Packaging – Black is an Aptx compatible device that provides you with about 15/10 hours of free listening to music or of talk time across networks. The body contoured fit is impressive to most of the users especially those that have had difficult times before with other devices.
LG Electronics Tone Pro HBS-750 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset – Retail Packaging – Black has a 3.0 version of Bluetooth thus making it a top-notch wireless gadget. The micro USB charging cable, a card of warranty, a manual for the user and a Bluetooth stereo set are things you receive a package upon purchase of the product. The compatibility to Aptx is a property associated with only a few high-end devices, and that is some of the factors that make it popular among users who understand the value of paying for quality goods.
15/10 hours of talk or music is quite luring for any devices of this nature, and this is surely an impressive property about the LG Electronics Tone Pro HBS-750 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset – Retail Packaging – Black. The around-the-neck wearing style makes you come out as a stylish person and simply that make targets making the customer experience much better. The body contoured fit is a plus since almost everyone wishes for something well fitting.
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 2 In-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds, Black provide users with 6 hours of battery life, and the Bluetooth wireless technology it comes with enables you to have a great time. Supremacy regarding sound is the other attribute it is associated with, and the essence of great sounds is a matter no one can downplay.
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 2 In-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds, Black has its microphone and a remote control that simplifies matters for you by making operations very easy, may it be increasing the volume or reducing it.
The possibility that you can remove the flex collar and put it in place again as you please is a remarkable show of technological improvement. It is important to move with the times and having this device with you is somehow an indication that you are moving with the times.
This manufacturer has welcomed technological advancement in a big way, and that is why you will enjoy the wireless technology associated with the product.
You do not have to worry about any failures that may show up in the course of time. That is why the manufacturer has dedicated a department that deals with helping you out. All you need to do is take good care of your one-year warranty card since that is what you will use to make your claim. Quality is something a lot of manufacturers around the globe have started taking with seriousness.
The top 10 wireless earbuds are technological rewards for users around the globe, and of course, that is because of the uncountable benefits that come with purchasing them in this new wake. From the article above, each of the devices has its advantages spelled out clearly and a guarantee for you that you will be spending wisely purchasing any of them.
Money making for most of us is not easy. But that is however not the worst thing! The worst happens after using the money to buy something, and later on, you have to cope with disappointments. You can avoid such disappointments by spending on things that give you value for your dollar. You hardly go wrong with any of the above-outlined devices.


Colossians 4:6 – Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you know how you should respond to each one.
John 11:34-35 -…"Where have you laid him?" They said to him, "Sir, come and see." And Jesus wept.
Proverbs 18:2 – Fools take no delight in understanding, but only in displaying what they think.


Central Time Zones and Eastern Time Zones are regions in North America, especially Canada and the United States that observe a specific time throughout these regions. This is an arrangement that helps people in close vicinity as they all know what time it is and there are no variations in time over the region. These time zones follow the boundaries of nations and even states inside these nations to make it convenient for the people and the administration. There are countries with many time zones such as Canada and US though there are large countries like China and India that observe same time throughout their territory for their own convenience. This article attempts to find out the difference between the regions that observe Central Time and Eastern Time respectively.
Central Time is a time zone that falls in North American countries such as Canada, US, Mexico, some countries in Central America, the Caribbean Islands and many places in the Pacific Ocean. This is a time that is behind Greenwich Mean Time by 6 hours. This time zone, however, should not be confused with a Central Time observed in the region of South Australia in Australia.
Talking about regions that observe Central Time, Manitoba is the only province that fully observes Central time. Many areas of Saskatchewan observe Central Time. Central Time happens to be one time zone that is observed in a large area inside United States, as well. States like Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, Arkansas, and Illinois observe this time zone in full. There are many other states where this time zone is observed in most of the area.
Followed in 17 adjoining states in the eastern part of the United States, many areas in Canada, and a few small countries in South America, Eastern Time happens to be a time zone that is 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. Ontario, Quebec, and Nunavut happen to be major areas in Canada observing Eastern Time while there are 17 states that fall completely within this time zone. Interestingly, there are 6 states that fall between Central Time and Eastern Time and thus observe both the times depending upon where they fall. These states are Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Tennessee. The most interesting feature of Eastern Time is that, it is observed by the capital city Washington and also the largest city New York, making it the de facto time for the entire United States.
What is the difference between Central and Eastern Time?
Different regions of the world have been divided into time zones with many countries following several time zones. Central and Eastern Time zones happen to be regions following these times in North America, especially parts of Canada and US.
• While Eastern Time is 5 hours behind GMT, Central time is 6 hours behind GMT making people living in regions observing Eastern Time ahead of people living in regions following Central time by an hour.
• Central Time is a time zone that falls in North American countries such as Canada, US, Mexico, some countries in Central America, the Caribbean Islands and many places in the Pacific Ocean.
• Eastern Time is followed in 17 adjoining states in the eastern part of the United States, many areas in Canada, and a few small countries in South America.
• Eastern Time is also observed in Washington New York, effectively making it the de facto time for the entire United States.


Gulliver's Travels, published first in 1726 and again in 1735, is the most well-known work of Irish satirist Jonathan Swift. It is the story of Lemuel Gulliver, who captains a ship and sails the world, stopping in odd locations (such as Lilliput, Brobdingnag, and Glubbdubdrib) and getting into all sorts of trouble. During his adventures, he is held captive by a tiny race of people no taller than six inches, becomes an exhibition for giants, and meets a race of horses (Houyhnhnms) who rule humans (Yahoos). The entire work is a parody of the "travel" genre of literature (which was immensely popular at the time) and a satire on human nature in general. This classic, which includes all four of Gulliver's adventures, is a delight for readers young and old.JONATHAN SWIFT (1667-1745) was an Irish poet, essayist, satirist, political pamphleteer (for both Whigs and Tories), and cleric. Swift is the most well-known prose satirist in the English language, renowned for his works Gulliver's Travels, A Tale of a Tub, and An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity, among others. He was a master of two styles of satire: Horatian and Juvenalian, and originally published all his works under pseudonyms.
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Former foster care youth credit mentor program with saving their lives
Thursday, March 28, 2019 8:07 PM EDT
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Two former foster care kids are crediting a city mentoring program with saving their lives and helping them achieve success.
Miguel Ortiz says it wasn't easy growing up in the foster care system. He says around ninth grade he was partnered with a mentor and credits the program with saving him.
"I thought I was going to fail," says Ortiz. "I thought I was gonna be in the streets, being another government statistic."
Ortiz, who is now 24, has been a mentor himself for several years. He is now linked with the programs 'Fair Future Campaign' and 'Children Aid.' He works with kids ages 10 and older.
"They look up to me because they've seen the struggle that I went through and see how I rose above it," says Ortiz.
Both programs are joining forces to call on the City Council to provide one-on-one coaching support to all foster kids from their teens until age 26.
Alexander Santana, 19, also grew up in foster care. He says the programs are needed and met with Ortiz to talk about becoming a coach someday also.
Ortiz is encouraging Santana to become a person that others can look up to.
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What Are Drivers Doing Behind the Wheel That Threatens Their Safety?
No one wants to risk being injured in a car crash, but many people engage in dangerous driving behaviors nonetheless. While you may think you are not one of these dangerous drivers because you don't drink and drive or speed recklessly, you may be surprised to learn that you probably do engage in some of the most dangerous driver actions at least occasionally.
With the rise in motor vehicle deaths, it's time to take a look at what many drivers are doing that threatens their safety and the lives of others on the road. According to a survey compiled by the National Safety Council (NSC), American drivers have some terrible habits and alarming opinions that may be affecting our roadways.
Are you texting at the wheel? 47 percent of drivers feel that sending a text message manually or hands-free is safe; however, texting and driving is one of the most dangerous behaviors a driver can engage in.
Are you checking or answering emails while driving? 45 percent of drivers feel pressured to check their emails while traveling for work or commuting to and from the office. However, any time a driver's eyes are off the road, hands are off the wheel, and mind is focused on something else—even if it's just seconds—it's distracted driving.
Are you using social media while driving? 35 percent of teen drivers are using social media behind the wheel. Just like texting or emailing while driving, engaging in social media at the wheel is distracted driving that increases one's chances of crashing.
Are you getting enough sleep before driving? 33 percent of drivers surveyed felt that it was safe to drive on less than four hours of sleep. However, many people don't realize that driving while drowsy is like driving drunk.
At Shevlin Smith, we have seen the effects of traffic accidents, which is why we want to encourage all motorists to put down their phones and stop multitasking at the wheel. While we know it can be hard in today's fast-paced world to simply focus on driving—not making phone calls or replying to emails on the road—we also know that no phone call or email is worth your life or the life of someone else sharing the road. Please do your part and share this blog with those you know on your favorite social media site so we can remind drivers that the risks they are taking are not worth it.


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New Gear: Fujifilm XF1 Retro Advanced Compact Camera
The smallest X-series camera has a nifty manual zoom ring
By Stan Horaczek
Fujifilm x-f1
When it comes to style, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more fashion-forward series of camera than the Fujifilm X, and that certainly continues to be the case with the new XF1.
Inside the old-school-styled body is a 2/3-inch, 12-megapixel EXR sensor and processor, which is decidedly bigger than what the average compact is packing, but not quite as big as the 1-inch sensors in the Nikon 1-series or the Sony RX100. That gives it an ISO range of 100-12,800 and the ability to pull down 1080p video at 300 fps.
One of the big draws is the 4x zoom lens with a manual zoom lens that's not all that dissimilar to the one found on the X10. To turn on the camera, you twist the ring and it folds out from inside the body. It has a full-frame equivalent focal range of 25-100mm.
The back of the camera has a 3-inch 460,000 dot LCD and the body comes in brown, black, or red fake leather wraps. At just 4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2" it's really small.
It's scheduled to be released next month for $500, but we'll have hands-on with it later today.
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MCKS Foundation donates £15,000 to our CF Appeal
The MCKS Charitable Foundation UK has presented our Charity with a donation of £15,000, to go towards our Cystic Fibrosis Appeal.
Helen Parrott, Associate Director of Rehabilitation and Therapies, received the cheque which was presented by Ruth Morrissy, Pranic Healing practitioner and MCKS Foundation Chair.
The charities which come to the Foundation's attention are chosen through a careful selection process and are also proposed by their Pranic Healing students. Our Charity was proposed to the foundation in 2016 by a previous member of their organisation after their daughter was cared for as a patient on our Cystic Fibrosis Ward - and have been friends of the Charity since.
Pranic Healing is a non-touch therapy used to alleviate physical and psychological ailments. The volunteer Pranic Healing therapists use specialist techniques which they have learnt to aid the removal of these stressors and help leave the individual with less stress and more clarity in their lives.
Since November 2017, the Pranic Healing therapists have been visiting Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals every week to offer 10-minute Pranic Healing sessions as a form of stress relief to the clinical and support staff at the hospitals.
We would like to say a big thank you to the MCKS Foundation UK for this generous donation!
Published: 4th March, 2019
Updated: 25th March, 2019
Author: Rachel Cresswell
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The London Bridges Walk
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Harefield Summer Picnic raises £4,866
The sun was shining for our annual Summer Picnic last Friday which raised £4,866 in total towards Transforming Your Care.
£22,000 donated towards new incubator for PICU
Our Happy Little Hearts Appeal has succeeded in raising £22,000 towards a second incubator for Royal Brompton's Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
7th Annual Charity Golf Day raises over £23,000
For the seventh year running, rock legend and Charity Ambassador Shakin' Stevens alongside Miles Dalby, hosted a successful Annual Charity Golf Day.
Lung function animation funded by the Patients' Fund
Over the last year, the Patients' Fund has funded some exciting new projects that our staff believe will truly enhance the lives of patients treated at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals.
80-year-old Rhonda takes on fastest zip line
On Sunday 19 May, Rhonda Davis took on the fastest zip line challenge in Europe to raise funds our Charity.
Launching our brand new appeal to transform patient care
We're excited to announce the launch of our new appeal – 'Transforming Your Care' Digital Observations Appeal, to revolutionise the way our doctors and nurses deliver care.
Last Chelsea Community Day of the season for Riley and Louie
Since last October, we've been taking young patients from our hospitals to Chelsea FC's training ground to meet their footballing heroes.
A very active April for our Charity
April has seen our amazing fundraisers take on the Brighton Marathon, the London Marathon and a brand new event, Warrior Adrenaline Races.
Cystic Fibrosis Appeal spring update
We've got exciting news about our Cystic Fibrosis 'Back in the Driving Seat' Appeal, which we want to share with all of you.
News Beat Spring/Summer 2019 hits the shelves!
The latest edition of our bi-annual Charity magazine is out now. Grab a copy from one of our Charity Hubs or read online.
In Loving Memory of Kane Woodington
This has been set up because it was very important to Kane to raise funds for Harefield Hospital in appreciation of the outstanding love, care and support he received from everyone there.
London 2 Brighton in Memory of Seamus Byrne
On 16th September me and some of my friends and family will take on the 54 mile bike ride to Brighton.
Your donations will support Harefield's urgent transplant appeal to purchase vital equipment to keep donated organs viable for longer and also artificial hearts which play a critical role in keeping people alive whilst they wait for a suitable donor.
Your donations will have the impact to save someone's life and my family and I could think of no better charity / appeal to con
Supporting the health and welfare of patients by providing state-of-the-art equipment and new facilities, and supporting cutting-edge research into heart and lung conditions.
...are known throughout the world for their expertise, standard of care and research success in the field of heart and lung disease.
Back in the Driving Seat - Cystic Fibrosis Appeal
Help people with cystic fibrosis (CF) take control. We're working with specialists at Royal Brompton Hospital, leading tech companies and people with CF to redefine treatment for the digital age
The Patients' Fund
Making patient life that little bit more like normal life.
Charlie's story
Sunday 12th February 2017 was an ordinary Sunday; Charlie had left his family home to do some shopping in Luton town centre when he started to feel lightheaded. He soon began to feel unwell and suddenly began to convulse and stopped breathing.
Totally Heart(less)
On January 31 2018, I received a Syncardia 50cc Total Artificial Heart, just three months after being diagnosed with a rare form of cardiac cancer. This saved my life.
Stephen Gomez Memorial Fund
This has been set up to raise funds for the new ICU department to support patients and families who have been affected by cardiac related conditions.
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Seven killed in Iraq attacks
Published Sunday, February 12, 2012
Seven people including a tribal chief were killed on Saturday in attacks west of Baghdad and in the capital itself, police and medics said.
A roadside bomb at Amariyat al-Fallujah in Anbar province killed Sheikh Najem Mustafa al-Hafez, head of the Aweissat tribe, along with his brother, his wife and their two-year-old son, police lieutenant Jabbar Hamad said.
Hamad said Hafez was well-known for his hostility to insurgents and his loyalty to the police and army.
A doctor at Fallujah hospital 60 kilometres (37 miles) west of Baghdad confirmed that the facility had received four bodies after the incident.
The hospital also received the remains of two people killed when a magnetic bomb attached to their car in the city exploded.
In the capital, an interior ministry employee named as Haidar Shamki was killed when unidentified gunmen opened fire on his car in east Baghdad, a ministry official said.


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ニュースの中での foreign policy
"We need to act national in foreign policy.
Turkey needs a drastic foreign policy change, main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said on June 18.
Turkey needs a change in foreign policy: CHP head
Being tough may be considered by current US government the lifeblood of US foreign policy.
Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump has his eyes on a new foreign policy prize: a grand nuclear deal with Russia and China, that he sees as a potential signature foreign policy achievement.
It's no secret that after Donald Trump took office as president, US domestic and foreign policy has undergone dramatic change.
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has warned that any harm to Mr Guaidó "would represent a major escalation of tensions" and be met with international condemnation.
Supporters of Trump's decision, like White House adviser Stephen Miller, told CNN it would end "an absolutely catastrophic foreign policy" that further destabilized the Middle East, and cost money and lives.
Bush, the 41st President, whose steady hand and foreign policy vision led the nation through a period of sweeping global change, has died at the age of 94.
He'll recommend that the Euro be used more strategically as the biggest currency after the dollar, and he'll urge countries to give up their national vetoes in some areas of foreign policy.
Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said the summit would take place in a mutually-convenient third country and that several more weeks were needed for preparations.
These "continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States", he said in a notice to Congress.


It is my great pleasure to thank you for your support in 2013 and I wish you health and happiness in 2014. I and the ESVO board will work hard on your behalf in promoting continue education in a continued effort to help us all in our development as ophthalmologists.
To that aim we are co-organising our 2014 conference as joint event with the Nordic Eye group, and it will be held in Malmo, Sweden from September 4-7th, 2014. The main conference topic will be "Developmental eye disease and congenital and inherited conditions" with the main speakers being Cynthia S. Cook, Dipl ACVO and Nils Wallin-Håkansson, Dipl ACVO and ECVO. There will be a workshop and this year we are going to increase our knowledge in ocular ultrasonography under the guidance of Ernst-Otto Ropstad from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science.
I am looking forward to cooperating with our board and all ESVO members in 2014!


S312-S302 notch up through Kensington Station with 9584 grain from Tottenham Yard and Piangil.
C504-G513 stabled with an SSR grain train at Appleton Dock.
G515 with 9475 Maryvale freight passes C504-G513 on a stabled SSR grain at Appleton Dock.
8049, 4910 and 44204 work empty John Holland CRN Ballast train 8M25 to Talbragar, near Dubbo, seen passing through Murrobo on Thursday 6 December 2018.
LDP005 leads CSR010 north in to the Cullerin Ranges with a northbound intermodal train bound for Bromelton/Brisbane.
An unusual sight on the Canberra branch line was this ballast train with 44204-B61-8049 heading north after a weekend of dropping ballast during a track possession.
B75-S317 running light from Tottenham Yard to South Dynon pass through South Kensington. S303, S313 and B76 can be seen in the background just above the sugar hoppers.


But there is more to Munich than beer and BMWs. As a noted financial and publishing hub, the economic centre of southern Germany is recognized for its prosperity and high living standards, as well as its Bavarian grandeur and love of "Gemütlichkeit" (coziness).
Altogether, this means that Munich has much to toast.
For starters, the city has a remarkably sophisticated cocktail circuit. In addition to the expected wide range of beers, travelers can sample drinks at an array of cocktail-centric bars ranging from classic tippler haven Barista Bar (Kardinal-Faulhaber-Strasse 11) to Mauro's Negroni Club (www.maurosnegroniclub.de/).
At each of these outposts look for drink menus that rival professional publications, often bound and packed with historical references, glossy photos and hundreds of spirits and cocktails from which to choose.
But perhaps the best-known personality in Munich's cocktail scene is Charles Schumann, a male model, cocktail book author and owner of American bar Schumann's (www.schumanns.de).
The bar has developed a reputation for celebrity sightings as well as impeccably made cocktails such as the Swimming Pool. For business travelers in particular, Schumann recommends his Schumann's Tagesbar (bit.ly/LClrje) outpost, located near the downtown hotels.
Although Schumann declined to steer tipplers to rival cocktail bars, he recommends a handful of grand hotels with bars as "always good bets" for business travelers.
These picks include any of the six bars within the Hotel Bayerischer Hof (bit.ly/4x5gU5) or the English-style Jahreszeiten Bar within the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten (www.kempinski.com/en/munich). Both hotels date back to the 1800s. Schumann also points to the more contemporary Hotel Cortiina (www.cortiina.com/).
In addition to substantial cocktail and wine lists, travelers here can also find excellent selections of Munich's favorite beverage: beer.
Combine coconut cream, pineapple, vodka and rum in a shaker with ice. Shake well, and strain into a hurricane glass over crushed ice. Slowly pour the Blue Curacao into the glass (this will create a light blue, swimming pool-like effect). Garnish with cherry and pineapple, and serve with a straw.


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Call Buying Surges on First Solar Stock
Long-term, FSLR has seen a notable rise in open interest
Josh Selway
Even as global growth fears stir, Goldman Sachs expects solar to be strong in several international markets
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) continues to move higher in 2019, now up almost 29% to test the $55 mark, equivalent to a 33% decline from its 52-week high of $81.72 from April. FSLR shares earlier topped out at a roughly eight-month high of $55.62, extending a run above their 200-day moving average. The rise hasn't been missed by options traders, judging by data from the International Securities Exchange (ISE), Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), and NASDAQ OMX PHLX (PHLX).
The 10-day call/put volume ratio across these exchanges comes in at 5.65, and ranks in the 98th annual percentile. So not only have almost six calls been bought to open for every put, but the such a pace is nearly the highest in a year. From a broader view, peak open interest is at the soon-to-expire March 58 call, where more than 12,000 contracts reside. We should also call attention to the almost 3,000 contracts at the long-term and far out-of-the-money January 2020 115-strike call.
Most analysts are bullish on FSLR shares, and Goldman Sachs this morning came out with a note which predicted strength from large-cap solar stocks. The brokerage firm already had a "buy" rating on the First Solar from the start of the year. Looking closer at Goldman Sachs's note, it's expecting strength out of solar markets in the U.S., Europe, and Middle East, adding it sees "potential upside emerging in China." The call comes as global growth concerns hang over markets.
Either way, those wanting to speculate on First Solar should know that it Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) of 30% ranks 2 percentage points from a 12-month low. In other words, volatility expectations appear low, suggesting it's a good time to buy premium.


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To be held at Rio Real Golf Club on Sunday 21st November 2010.
Shotgun start at 9.30 am. Registration from 8.30 am. Open to both men and women in a Pairs Better-ball Format. Individuals can play and we will pair you up.
Also nearest pin men and women and longest drive men and women.
In the evening, dinner will be at da Bruno sul Mare in Marbella.
Money raised will be divided between Cudeca and Cuidad de los Ninos in Malaga.
Heavy rain – If Rio Real close the course cancellation of competition and refund will apply. Dinner will go ahead.
Light rain- competition will go ahead.
Only blue flag buggies will be allowed off the paths and the 90º rule applies. Please bring medical card on the day.


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Here's the Key Innovation in DARPA AI Project: Ethics From the Start
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A new effort to build patrol drones for urban fights began by forming an ethics advisory board.
A DARPA program seeks AI-infused drones that can help prevent friendly fire and civilian casualties in urban battles. But the truly innovative part of the URSA effort might be the inclusion of ethics advisors from the very start.
"It's the first time we've considered this program approach. Certainly [before] we might consider it at the end," said Lt. Col. Philip Root, program manager for the Urban Reconnaissance through Supervised Autonomy program. "It's not that program managers shy away from that, but here we wanted to try something different which was invoke this analysis early on, and it's proven to be absolutely essential."
Root said URSA aims to collect information about people in complex warfighting environments, in order to help humans understand who is a threat.
"We really want to try to ensure we allow non-hostiles, non-combatants, to move out of the way. Future urban conflict is going to take place in large cities where the population can't just go to the mountains," Root said. "So we have to consider that all this is going to occur around people who don't want to be there."
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Root said the development of such technology that interacts with humans is "fraught with legal, moral, and ethical implications," which is why the ethics team was involved in the outset.
"We met [with the ethicists] even before we had technical performers on contract to begin thinking about the ethical problems we have and actually putting it on paper," Root said. "Don't know if the technical [side] will actually work, but we know it will be far more ethical and aligned with our national ethos."
One of those advisors is Paul Scharre, who directs the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (and is an occasional contributor to Defense One).
"One of the things that DARPA is doing right here is reaching out early in the process to talk to a diverse array of experts on legal moral and ethical issues," Scharre said. "If you reach out early and find out where there might be concerns, then that can drive actually how the technology develops, which is really critical."
Scharre said he was surprised that URSA was the program to use this approach because supervisory autonomy "doesn't really seem to raise a lot of difficult legal, moral, and ethical quandaries."
"But, when you get into issues of how you're presenting information to humans, and what that information is conveying, those things matter quite a bit," he said.
Here's how URSA works. Root said DARPA seeks to "replicate a traffic control point, but do so in the wild." Spotting an unknown person on the street, the drone swoops in to deliver a warning message, then observes how the human responds. It may do this several times depending on whether the human responds affirmatively to the drone's instructions, like "turn north" for example, or whether it ignores the drone. All of the information about how the human responded to the drone's verbal or alarm stimuli, along with video and location data, are passed to a human who will help decide what to do about the situation.
"We seek to prevent a case where a non-hostile and a soldier or marine, come in contact with each other surprisingly. No one wins in that engagement. The longer we can provide information about those who are approaching, everyone in that engagement wins," Root said.
Ultimately, the judgment on the person's risk is left to a human, which is important to both Scharre and Root.
"We try to use the autonomy where appropriate, where suspicion is low, and when suspicion increases, revert to a more human-in-the-loop mode," Root said.
"The idea of using autonomous systems to gain information about the battlefield or broader environment makes a tremendous amount of sense," Scharre. "For me at least, I would distinguish between automation as presenting factual information to people, and automation as making a judgment … I'm less comfortable with the role of automation in judgments."
Scharre and Root both said keeping humans on the loop is important because machines lack context.
"Things like 'is that person a combatant?' That might be a difficult question to answer … and machines aren't very good at that today," Scharre said.
Root says URSA is in development, and will enter testing in fiscal 2021.
"It's important to get the field trials so that we can technically see what it looks like but also ethically, legally, put ourselves in there and say 'this is different than we thought,'" he said.
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Set in NYC during the holidays, Howard's co-workers (Kate Winslet, Edward Norton) attempt to reach him before their company faces irreparable damage. Their plan: hire three actors (Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, Jacob Latimore) to trick Howard into thinking they are the abstracts in living form.
Smith's father Willard Carroll Smith was given six weeks to live while Smith was filming.
"The idea of that loss and that type of pain and this type of movie and this film and these ideas have changed me forever. It's the ultimate human difficulty: how do you deal with death and loss and it was the perfect life, art confluence," he added.
Smith revealed he chose to work on the film after reading the script.
"Moonlight" star Naomie Harris also stars in "Collateral Beauty" as the optimistic Madeleine, who helps Howard on his road to recovery. Madeleine's fateful encounter with death exemplifies the film's underlying theme, to see the collateral beauty in even the most painful of tragedies.
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Becky has managed the online presence of pv magazine International since its inception in 2010. As Head of Content, she is currently responsible for content development across all platforms, including our global and regional platforms.
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Mitochondria is the major source of ATP production, necessaryfor cellular functions and integrity.
Accumulation of mutations in mtDNA canlead to cellular dysfunction by altering oxidative phosphorylation,Ca2+ homeostasis,oxidative stress and protein turnover. Dysfunctionof mitochondria leads to many neuro-degenerative diseases such as Parkinson'sdisease and Alzheimer's disease. Hence, damaged mitochondria needs to beeliminated by inducing a plethora of stress signals causing programmed celldeath. Mitochondrial homeostasis and quality control is maintained by a selectiveform of autophagy, i.e.
, mitophagy. Earlier studies have shown that multistepsignalling events of PINK1 (PTEN-induced putative kinase1) and Parkin E3Ubiquitin ligase regulates mammalian mitophagy. Here, we review the complexsignal transduction mechanism of PINK1 and Parkin focusing on pathways thatsequester mitochondria to autophagosome. Also post-translational modification suchas ubiquitinylation and phosphorylation of Ubiquitin and Parkin has added abroader perspective to the understanding of cellular damage.Keywords: Mitophagy, PINK1, Parkin, UbiquitinylationIntroductionMitochondriaare organelles enclosed within a double membrane, which is comprised of theouter mitochondrial membrane (OMM) and the inner mitochondrial membrane (IMM)(Fig. 1a). Ample amount of mitochondria are present in most cell types whichoccupies proximately 10–40 % of total cellular volume 1.
The mitochondrialspace between the OMM and IMM is attributed as the intermembrane space (IMS). Mitochondriaare crucial for eukaryotic cells, as it performs a number of critical functions.It plays a pivotal role in generation of cellular energy, regulating lipidmetabolism, cytosolic calcium flux buffering and sequestering the cell deathmachinery. Malfunction of the mechanisms that regulate mitochondrial qualitycontrol have proven to be a major driving force of normal ageing 2.Furthermore, failure of mitochondrial quality control mechanisms, causingelevated oxidative stress, is strongly linked to age-related conditions such asneurodegeneration 3, 4.Mostof the cellular chemical energy is produced in the mitochondrial matrix via theprocess of oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), in the form of adenosinetriphosphate (ATP).
It involves the oxidation of tricarboxylicacid (TCA) cycle component, acetyl-CoA togenerate NADH and FADH2, which transfer electrons to the electrontransport chain components in the inner mitochondrial membrane, terminating inthe reduction of oxygen in the matrix to produce an electrochemical gradientacross the inner mitochondrial membrane that is used to produce ATP 5. Eventually, electrons are transferred to molecularoxygen (O2), reducing it to H2O (fig). However, due to leakage of electrons at complex I or complex III of theelectron transport chain, O2 can be incompletely reduced which leadsto generation the superoxide anion, the precursor to most Reactive oxygenspecies 6. Low levels of deleterious side-product, ROS plays variousphysiological roles, while high and/or prolonged elevations of ROS can causeoxidation of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, leading to cellular dysfunctionand programmed cell death 7. To combat high levels of ROS, there arenumerous check points to protect the overall integrity of the mitochondrialnetwork. First, mitochondria contains plenty of anti-oxidants such assuperoxide dismutase and glutathione to prevent ROS-induced damage. Secondly,there is a broad collection of cellular factors that repair or replace damagedmitochondrial components. These factors include mitochondrial chaperones, mitochondrialproteases, DNA repair enzymes and the ubiquitin-proteasomal degradation system.
Lastly, when mitochondrial damage becomes too extensive beyond repair, theentire mitochondrion can be selectively degraded in the lysosome through aprocess referred to as mitophagy. MitophagyMitophagy is the selective degradation of defectiveor dysfunctional mitochondria by autophagy. Mitophagy keeps thecell healthy by preventing the accumulation of dysfunctional mitochondria whichcan lead to cellular degeneration. Mitophagy in yeast is mediated by Atg32 and inmammals it is mediated by PINK1 and Parkin mediated pathway as well asindependent pathway. Besides selectiveremoval of damaged mitochondria, mitophagy plays a crucial role in adjustingmitochondrial numbers to changing cellular metabolic needs, and during specificcellular developmental stages, such as during cellular differentiation of red blood cells 8. Revolutionary work bythe Youle laboratory initially coupled Parkin to mitophagy, and subsequentcontributions from other laboratories have defined a central role for PINK1 inregulating Parkin succeeding mitochondrial damage. PINK1-Parkin pathway startsby unravelling the difference between healthy and damaged mitochondria. PTEN-induced kinase1 (PINK1), a 64kDa protein contains amitochondrial targeting sequence (MTS) and is recruited to the mitochondria.
In healthy mitochondria, PINK1 is constitutively importedthrough the outer membrane via the TOM complex, and partially through theinner mitochondrial membrane via the TIM complex. PINK1 then spans the innermembrane and is cleaved from 64-kDa to 60-kDa. It is then cleaved by innermitochondrial membrane associated PARL into 52-kDa whichis regulated by the recently described SPY complex 9.This new form of PINK1 is degraded by proteases within the mitochondria in orderto keep the PINK1 concentration in check.
In unhealthymitochondria, upon the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential that can beinduced artificially by mitochondrial uncouplers (e.g. carbonyl cyanidem-chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP)), PINK1 gets stabilised and activated on theouter mitochondrial membrane (OMM) by processes which are not yet fullydiscussed 10,11.
Depolarised mitochondria then recruits cytosolic Parkin withthe help of enzymatic activity of PINK1 12. Parkin exists in a native auto-inhibitedconformation which becomes activated on mitochondrial depolarisation 13. ActivatedPINK1 phosphorylates both Ubiquitin and Parkin at their respective Ser65residues 14, 15, 16, 17. Detailed structuraland biophysical characterisation by sovereign laboratories illustrated thatphospho-ubiquitin (pUb) binds with high affinity to phosphorylated Parkin. Thisbinding allosterically induce conformational changes that promote recruitmentof its E3 ubiquitin ligase, and initiation of Parkin activity 13–17.
ActiveParkin is proclaimed to ubiquitylate infinite proteins that reside in the OMM,by elongating pre-existing ubiquitin chains attached to OMM proteins or byubiquitylating proteins de novo. Some of these proteins include Mfn1/Mfn2 17. Theubiquitylation of mitochondrial surface proteins recruits mitophagy initiationfactors. Parkin promotes ubiquitin chainlinkages on both K63 and K48.
K48 ubiquitination initiates degradation of theproteins, and could allow for passive mitochondrial degradation. K63ubiquitination is thought to recruit autophagy adaptors LC3/GABARAP which willthen lead to mitophagy. It is still unclear which proteins are necessary andsufficient for mitophagy, and how these proteins, once ubiquitylated, initiatemitophagy.PINK1-Parkin independent pathwayinvolves NIX and its regulator BNIP3
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Kenya's Special Unit for ICOs, Cryptocurrency..
has proposed the creation of a special unit to handle cryptocurrency related issues. The unit would include all relevant regulators such as itself and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), according to Standard Digital. The proposal is included in the Capital Market Soundness Report, "Staying the course in a Turbulent World of Increasing Protectionism," released Friday by CMA Chief Executive Paul Muthaura.
The CMO issued a notice in February warning investors against participating in ICOs, noting it has not approved any such offerings. The regulator said all such offerings are unregulated and speculative investments with significant risk exposure. CBK has taken a similar position, warning the public against bitcoin, which has experienced wide value fluctuations. Bitcoin traded at about $17,000 (Sh1.7 million) early this year before falling to $6,926 (Sh700,000) at the end of March.
"This volatility in price fluctuation remains a concern even as regulators seek to strike a balance between managing the risks that accompany innovations and avoiding being an impediment to market-led innovation," CMA noted Regulators must communicate their willingness to accommodate fintechs to remove the perception that regulators do not appreciate new innovation, the authority noted.
CBK) Governor, Patrick Njoroge also told legislators earlier this month that he had warned all banks warning on the dangers of virtual currencies. In addressing the National Assembly Committee on Finance at Parliament Buildings, he warned banks against dealing in virtual currencies. In December 2015, CBK issued a notice warning the public against virtual currencies.