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The Beginning After the End, Book 7
By: TurtleMe
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Series: The Beginning After The End Series, Book 7
Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
The Beginning After the End: Publisher's Pack
I never believed in the whole "light at the end of the tunnel" folly where people, after having a near-death experience, would startle awake in a cold sweat exclaiming, "I saw the light!" But there I was, in this so-called "tunnel" facing a glaring light, when the last thing I remembered was sleeping in my room - the royal bed-chamber, as others called it. Had I died? If so, how? King Grey once benefited from unrivaled strength, wealth, and prestige in a world governed by martial ability but now finds himself reborn in a society dominated by magic.
By chris on 08-02-20
Condemning the Heavens: Publisher's Pack
Condemning the Heavens, Books 1-2
By: Tinalynge
Narrated by: Scott Merriman
Contains books one and two of Condemning the Heavens... On the continent of Chang'an, humans had lived as livestock and slaves to the Primordial Beasts. These beasts were ferocious, bloodthirsty, and overwhelmingly powerful, but even so, the humans managed to prevail in the face of despair. As the human race grew stronger the Primordial Beasts fought back with relentless fierceness, rousing beast hordes to engage in frenzied battles over the land. Every single child on the continent was taught martial arts for the sake of fighting these Primordial Beasts.
By David on 28-08-20
A Thousand Li: The First Step: A Cultivation Novel
A Thousand Li, Book 1
By: Tao Wong
Long Wu Ying never expected to join a Sect or become a real cultivator. His days were spent studying, planting rice on the family farm and spending time with his friends. Fate, however, has different plans for Wu Ying and when the army arrives at his village, he and many other members of the village are conscripted. Given the opportunity to join the Verdant Green Waters Sect, Wu Ying must decide between his pedestrian, common life and the exciting, blood soaked life of a cultivator. Join Wu Ying as he takes his first step on his Thousand Li journey to become an immortal cultivator.
I really enjoyed this
By Liam on 25-06-19
Stone Will
Dragon Heart Series, Book 1
By: Kirill Klevanski, Valeria Kornosenko - introduction, J. Kharkova - translator, and others
Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins
He was born anew in a world where martial arts were indistinguishable from magic. He only received a neuronet and meaningless desires from his past life. What lies ahead? He dreamed of adventure and freedom, but those dreams were taken away from him. The same way his mother, father, and sister had been taken away. They took the kingdom, they took his own destiny. But he is willing to wage a war, against the whole world if need be, to bring everything back.
Some good stuff here but...
By O. J-kahn on 18-06-20
World-Tree Online
World-Tree Trilogy, Book 1
By: E. A. Hooper
Narrated by: Justin Thomas James, Jeff Hays, Laurie Catherine Winkel
In 2056, the world's most powerful AI System, ARKUS, comes online. Created to extend human lifespans, it quickly makes world-changing discoveries in health science. It also develops an advanced VR headset...to let users experience time faster in virtual worlds.... Two years later, ARKUS releases World-Tree Online. The game's time-dilation makes...one hour of playtime feel like one month, allowing humans to virtually extend their lifespans. After an old gamer named Vincent joins the game an update begins that stretches the time-dilation to one year for every five seconds.
Excellent and fairly unique!
By Alexander on 15-05-19
The Heavenly Throne: Publisher's Pack
By: Yuri Ajin
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
Contains books one and two of the hit Russian LitRPG series The Heavenly Throne: Force Cultivation and The Way of the Force.
Great new series
By james mcadam on 03-12-20
Cultivating Chaos
VeilVerse: Cultivating Chaos, Book 2
By: William D. Arand
Narrated by: Andrea Parsneau
Having unlocked his Dantian, Ash has grown in power, grown to the point where he has others who depend on him for that power. In this world of martial arts, only the strong and the ruthless survive. Everyone else is merely a stepping stone on their path of Cultivation, or an obstacle to be overcome, or knock down. Utilizing the Hall, the voice in his head that calls itself Locke, and all the powers available to him, Ash has begun his own journey of Cultivation.
Getting worse
By Anonymous User on 22-11-20
A Snake's Path
A Snake's Life, Book 2
By: Kenneth Arant
The path to the top is never easy...The title of Serpent King is up for grabs, and Torga's going to need the power it brings to protect his new family. Standing in his way are eight Royal Serpents and a host of shadowy forces who want to manipulate Torga for their own personal gain. As if that wasn't enough, the jotnar are returning to Asgard, threatening the people Torga swore to protect. He has to become stronger, but will his allies pay the price for his rise to power?
By Steven Sutton on 17-11-20
Legend of the Arch Magus: Publisher's Pack
Legend of the Arch Magus, Book 1-2
By: Michael Sisa
Narrated by: Tom Taylorson
Contains The Expansion (book one) and The Upheaval (book two) of the Legend of the Arch Magus series. An Arch Magus dies, only to find himself in the body of a young man in a medieval kingdom. He finds out that he is the second son of a Duke, exiled to a desolated town by his own family. Shackled by the notorious reputation of his new shell, he tries his best to develop his domain, implementing new policies and innovations, leading his subjects to prosperity. In this world where magic is undeveloped, he shall once again pave a new path.
Morally vacuous
By J R Oliver on 18-05-20
The Quintessence: Crucible, Book One (An Epic Cultivation LitRPG Saga)
By: C.M. Carney
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
On the world of Crucible, where humanity's spiritual artists train to fight in a war of universal proportions, Aryc Tal Venn has the potential to be one of the gods. But when he accidentally unleashes heretical powers during his Challenge, he is forced to flee his home or face the wrath of the Inquisition. With his sister by his side, Aryc begins a quest to uncover the truth of his own existence. Only to discover a terrible secret. A secret with the power to destroy humanity.
Loved it ! Can't wait for book 2
The Mayor of Noobtown
By: Ryan Rimmel
Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
After dying and being reborn into a world that's built like a video game, Jim has found himself stuck in a very old-world style new-player zone for low-level adventurers. Unfortunately, the zone fell out of use centuries ago, and no one told the monsters they were supposed to take it easy on the Noobs. Even worse, the only new player around is Jim. Jim has been given an opportunity, and he'll do his best to take advantage of it.
MC references the "High ground" twice
By JP OK on 13-05-20
Full Murderhobo, Book 1
By: Dakota Krout
Narrated by: Christian J. Gilliland
Luke is an apprentice leather worker, training with his family to one day take over the business. He and his friends Andre, Taylor, and Zed have known each other forever, and swear that nothing will ever tear apart their friendship. Then the Royal Decree comes. With the Dynasty of Dogs invading, and strange monsters appearing in the Hollow Kingdom, a draft has been implemented. Everyone 17 or older is required to be tested for "Potential". If they have it, they will join the mysterious and renowned Ascender Corps. If not, they will be drafted into the Legion as a forced recruit.
Half of a great story
By Kindle Customer on 01-11-20
Asgard Awakening 2
Veilverse: Asgard Awakening
By: Blaise Corvin
Travis Sterling has escaped a life of slavery and has attained incredible magical potential, but he is still vulnerable. What's more, inheriting Odin's mantle has automatically earned him a slew of enemies. But now that Trav has power and freedom, he needs a plan. What's more, he must explore who he is and what he is becoming.
Battleborne
By: Dave Willmarth
Narrated by: Daniel Wisniewski, Jessica Threet
Max was a professional soldier, and extremely good at his job. Right up until it killed him. At the moment of his death, he meets Hildi the Valkyrie, and is given three options. Serve Odin in Valhalla as one of the Einherjar, fighting each day and celebrating each night until the battle of Ragnarok. Accept his death as final, and end his existence. Or be reincarnated as a Battleborne on a random unknown world. Max chooses to gamble! To live a new life, whatever that might entail.
Concrete litrpg
By Mattytentoes on 02-12-20
Unsouled
By: Will Wight
Sacred artists follow a thousand Paths to power, using their souls to control the forces of the natural world. Lindon is Unsouled, forbidden to learn the sacred arts of his clan. When faced with a looming fate he cannot ignore, he must rise beyond anything he's ever known...and forge his own Path.
What an Amazing universe!!!
By Richard on 24-09-18
The Land of the Undying Lord
The Infinite World, Book 1
By: J.T. Wright
Narrated by: Tim Campbell
Monsters and beasts roamed the earth and were slain by soldiers and adventurers who were, in turn, killed by stronger threats. Heroes and villains created new epics and were forgotten when their successors appeared. This was the way of the Infinite World. Summoned into this chaotic place, a young boy with no name and no past must learn to survive. Bound to a master who doesn't care whether he lives or dies, he must become stronger. The question is: how?
Level Up or Die!
Underworld, Book 1
By: Apollos Thorne
Narrated by: Graham Halstead
Elorion has just finished a VR gaming session to find a monster waiting for him. With 19 other students who have also been kidnapped, he is now subject to the whims of a thousand year old succubus, and he must survive deep under the Earth in the lost realm of the Underworld. Gifted with the ability to use magic and advance in power, he is given an ultimatum: Level up or die!
By R. Farrer on 06-12-19
Shade's First Rule: A Fantasy LitRPG Adventure
Divine Apostasy, Book 1
By: A. F. Kay
It's Ruwen's Ascension Day, and he finally dies for the first time. His newly revived body can learn spells and abilities for the class given him by the Goddess Uru, and dying is no longer permanent. Ruwen's high intelligence makes becoming a Mage inevitable. With his new powers, he will locate his parents and clear their family name. But nothing goes as Ruwen imagined, and when a rival God tries to kill Ruwen shortly after his disastrous Ascension, his focus turns from his future to just surviving.
Beat me to unconsciousness
By MK on 12-05-20
Not every human, elf, or dwarf could be equally important to me - that's a fact I accepted long ago. I was here to serve my role and help end this war, not to achieve world peace or save mankind. It was so that I could someday lead a comfortable and happy life with the people I loved and cared for.
Arthur Leywin has experienced two lifetimes of challenge and adventure. He has lived as a swordsman, a mage, an adventurer, and a king. Now his two lives, old and new, will collide, revealing the connection between King Grey and Arthur Leywin, but at what cost?
How will this affect the ongoing war between the nations of Alacrya and Dicathen? Enemy forces threaten the coastal cities, the elven forests, and the fortified mountain passes. Dicathen's most powerful allies have vanished, and the military alliance between men, elves, and dwarves threatens collapse. Arthur may be the last hope for his people, but when forced to choose between family and country, where will his loyalty lie?
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The Beginning After the End: Publisher's Pack 2
Fate of Wizardoms Boxed Set: An Epic Fantasy Series
What listeners say about Divergence
5 out of 5 stars 4.9 out of 5.0
Lots of action!
This book has lots of action but the MC's development let me down. This is his second life and yet he still repeats the same emotional mistakes. Why is it he loses every battle but they let him live every time? Still a good read and I enjoyed it.
Daddy Vurls
Travis Baldree is the GOAT of narration and TurtleMes characters, world and story telling is Outstanding! Can't wait for more...please hurry ha
Good but not great
Good but not as good as the last book. Very predictable reveals. Tess was the most stupid and literally made the same mistake twice, owell might aswell finish the series.
No trouble binging this at all. The cliff hanger at the end is a bit unfair by the author tho... Some people disliked the chapters written from other characters viewpoint but imo it made the world building much stronger. Strongest book in the series imo.
Not bad but frustraging
This book suffers from the same problems as the one before it. It is still an enjoyable read, but now about 50% of the book is either from other's point of view, or a flashback from the MC's past life. I will definitely read this series until the end. However, I am no longer furiously devouring it page by page like I did before. I find myself skimming the chapters on side characters and random enemies. There were 3 or 4 full chapters told from an enemy's point of view that ended up being pointless. I won't go into why, as that would be a spoiler.
This series is going downhill.
To much back and forth between past and present. To many point of views. should keep it to Art and Tes. I can only hope this changes in future books.
Brian Gossett
Divergence from a good story is more adequate
If you crave a well built world, with progression, an MC that overcomes challenges, grows as a person, and has an overall positive impact on the world around him, then be prepared for massive disappointment! One would think that after so many novels we would be past the angsty indecision's plaguing a young MC, but no, it's worst than ever. The entire book is basically a case study in how to fail at everything you attempt...all while suffering from a debilitating inability to make a choice that would have any sort of positive impact on the world around you... As a long time fan of the story I think it may be time to shelve this series until I have a chance to read several reviews of the next installment. It's just not worth the time spent to follow the MC on his path of self destruction...
Zblack
Summed up in one word...Meh
I've enjoyed the series so far. This book is just so boring. I had 3 hours left and just couldn't finish it. Nothing really new gets introduced and a lot of it feels like filler content. The characters don't really evolve in this book. The overall feeling is doom and gloom. Maybe something really interesting gets added in the end, but I just cannot get myself to finish it.
Barbara Bell
Wow, intense, and action packed. Great book!
Awesome Narration 👌 Turtleme keeps pumping out excellent books and writes fast. next book please
That took some interesting turns to say the least I absolutely loved this book would definitely recommend it to others
Greedy Writing
The author has done an annoying job of hacking up the story and stretching it out for more books. You can/have to skip over a ton of filler that literally does nothing to change how much you know about the story or characters.
Kurtis Karr
I don't think I'll be continuing on with this series. It was good, for a while but no longer.
Well this book was amazing as expected. What I didn't expect was this book to make a grown man cry. Make sure you have a Box of Kleenex next to you when you listen to this book.
David Tovar
The Author is ruthless
The story the author has made one of the best. I love how he is so ruthless about not letting us forget that this is a losing battle and how everthing seems for not.


Ottoman Architecture In Albania Ottoman architecture is the architecture of the Ottoman Empire which emerged in Bursa and Edirne in 14th and 15th centuries. The architecture of the empire developed from the earlier Seljuk architecture and was influenced by the Byzantine architecture, Armenian architecture, Iranian as well as Islamic Mamluk traditions after the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottomans.Albania under the ottoman empire. Albania was ruled by the Ottoman Empire in different periods from 1480 to 1912. Ottoman rule began in 1479, after the fall of Shkodra.The Albanians revolted again in 1481 but the Ottomans finally controlled Albania by 1488.The ottoman sultans of turkey & successors in romania. By the end of the 15th century, the Ottoman Empire was in extent much like Romania of the Macedonian Emperors had been in the mid-11th century, with, of course, now the same capital, Constantinople.. Much that seems characteristic of Islam today, like the domed mosque and perhaps even the symbol of the Crescent, are due to Byzantine influence by way of the Ottomans.
Albania under the ottoman empire. Albania was ruled by the Ottoman Empire in different periods from 1480 to 1912. Ottoman rule began in 1479, after the fall of Shkodra.The Albanians revolted again in 1481 but the Ottomans finally controlled Albania by 1488.
The ottoman sultans of turkey & successors in romania. By the end of the 15th century, the Ottoman Empire was in extent much like Romania of the Macedonian Emperors had been in the mid-11th century, with, of course, now the same capital, Constantinople.. Much that seems characteristic of Islam today, like the domed mosque and perhaps even the symbol of the Crescent, are due to Byzantine influence by way of the Ottomans.
Travel, explore, learn. The Ottoman Empire occupies a special place in the collective consciousness of the West, at once a dark star on the eastern horizon, threatening the very existence of Western civilisation, and at the same time a source of endless fascination and enchantment, the physical realisation of the wildest Orientalist fantasy.
Lonely planet. Berat weaves its own very special magic, and is easily a highlight of visiting Albania. Its most striking feature is the collection of white Ottoman houses climbing up the hill to its castle, earning it the title of 'town of a thousand windows' and helping it join Gjirokastra on the list of Unesco World Heritage sites in 2008.
Ottoman Architecture In Albania pire. Albania was ruled by the Ottoman Empire in different periods from 1480 to 1912. Ottoman rule began in 1479, after the fall of Shkodra.The Albanians revolted again in 1481 but the Ottomans finally controlled Albania by 1488.


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The workshop will focus on how to apply scientific modelling and machine learning techniques in the researches for sustainable development. Dr. Li investigated the impact of massive urbanization on urban climate and used Shenzhen as an example to present the whole process of a scientific modelling application in urban climate. Potential applications of machine learning technologies for scientific modelling will also be discussed. The presentation will cover the impact model of urbanization on the atmosphere, the atmospheric physical models, the development of high-resolution land surface dataset, large-scale cluster computing, model evaluation methods, the regulating mechanism and machine learning techniques.
Dr. Li is an expert in atmospheric modelling, especially in the high-resolution urban-scale climate simulation. He was a visiting scholar at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) working on urban climate modelling by using the WRF Model (Weather Research and Forecasting Model) combined with GIS (Geographic Information System) technology. Prior to his academic career, he was an entrepreneur with 20 years' experience in the Hi-tech industry and received distinguished awards for his scientific and technological innovations from the government. He also served as a member of the Shenzhen Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and has been involved in the policy formulation of the urbanization and development of the Hi-tech industry in Shenzhen during its take-off stage of economic growth. His knowledge in sustainable urbanization not only comes from academic research but also from his practices in the public sectors.


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Founders Metropolitan Community Church, Los Angeles (Founders MCCLA) is a prophetic, liberating and progressive Christian community of faith that honors, values and welcomes all people. We are rooted in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, and Intersex communities. We preach a relevant, vibrant and Scripture-based message that embodies and celebrates everyone's spirituality and sexuality. We challenge each other to make our lives count, as we invite everyone to be transformed in mind, body and spirit. From a place of trust, wholeness and holiness, we reach out as the hands, feet, and heart of Christ through acts of justice and compassion to make a difference in our world.
Founders Metropolitan Community Churches are on a bold mission to transform hearts, lives, and history. We are a movement that faithfully proclaims God's inclusive love for all people and proudly bears witness to the holy integration of spirituality and sexuality.
Extra: Read Rev. Elder Jim Sandmire's Vision of MCC's Calling and Future, articulated in the beginning of this denomination and still relevant for today.
As God's liberated people, we boldly . . .
At Founders MCC,we believe that even in our humanness, we are holy. We are liberated from other people's definitions of who we are. We are made both body and spirit. We believe that our sexuality is a holy gift from God so we no longer distance our bodies from our experience with God. We are a people who proudly participate in the communion of body and spirit.
At Founders MCC, we believe that Jesus led the way in acts of compassion and acts of justice. Because we have been a people in the margins of society, we understand fully the grace that God has extended to us. We seek to distance ourselves from exclusion and draw ourselves closer to including all those who are marginalized in any way. We stand boldly with those who resist the structures of exclusion, as Jesus did, and work to ensure freedom for all people. In the margins, we are blessed.
At Founders MCC, we come as we are to Christ and are changed by what we find. We experience a God with open arms, inviting all to take the sacred journey of faith and transformation. We are growing in our faith and claim that our place in society has magnified our place in God's family. We are one of the many voices of God that, until now, has been lost in the margins!
At Founders MCC, we believe our ultimate ministry is in the world. We know that in order to prepare ourselves for radical service that changes lives, we must equip ourselves and others in the safety of a supportive community.We strive to live out a message that rejects the idea that any are excluded from the family of God.
At Founders MCC, we have experienced the soul destruction that comes from hate filled rhetoric. In restoring our souls, we have come to find that our voices will speak the liberation that comes through peace, compassion, love, respect and grace. As followers of Jesus, we believe in everyone's holy privilege to work out their own salvation. While we are a Christian church who follows Jesus, we respect those of other faith traditions and work together with them to free all those who are oppressed by hate, disregard and violence.
Founders MCC has staked its claim. As one of the world's emerging churches, we are proclaiming a spirituality that is liberating and sufficiently profound to address the issues of our chaotic and complicated world. We live out our belief that in the margins we are blessed and we are offering multiple ways for people to access our message of liberation and inclusion. Through church planting, church revitalization, alliances, the Internet, and our work in acts of compassion and justice, we will expand our reach substantially over the next few years. MCC will become a name known to an increasing number of people as a place where all are welcomed and our service to those who are excluded is a primary focus of our ministry. We will be leaders in the world about the union of spirituality and sexuality by articulating our message and spreading it effectively.
We believe in one triune God, omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient, of one substance and of three persons: God – our Parent-Creator; Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, God in flesh, human; and the Holy Spirit – God as our Sustainer.
We believe every person is justified by grace to God through faith in Jesus Christ.
We believe we are saved from loneliness, despair and degradation through God's gift of grace, as was declared by our Savior. Such grace is not earned, but is a pure gift from a God of pure love. We further commend the community of the faithful to a life of prayer; to seek genuine forgiveness for unkind, thoughtless, and unloving acts; and to a committed life of Christian service.
We believe the Church serves to bring all people to God through Christ. To this end, it shall arrange for regular services of worship, prayer, interpretation of the Scriptures, and edification through the teaching and preaching of the Word.
Holy communion is the partaking of blessed bread and fruit of the vine in accordance with the words of Jesus, our Sovereign, "This is my body…this is my blood" (Matthew 26:26-28). All who believe, confess and repent and seek God's love through Christ, after examining their consciences, may freely participate in the communal meal, signifying their desire to be received into community with Jesus Christ, to be saved by Jesus Christ's sacrifice, to participate in Jesus Christ's resurrection, and to commit their lives anew to the service of Jesus Christ.
This is the setting apart of duly qualified persons for the professional ministry of this Church. It is evidenced by the laying on of hands by authorized ordained clergy or UFMCC Elders, pursuant to these Bylaws.
This rite hall be conducted by the Pastor or Interim Pastoral Leader before a local congregation at any regular worship service. In accordance with criteria established by the local church, a baptized Christian may become a member in good standing of the local church group through a letter of transfer from a recognized Christian body or through affirmation of faith.
This is the spiritual joining of two persons in a manner fitting and proper by a duly authorized clergy, Interim Pastoral Leader of the church, or UFMCC Elders. After both persons have been counseled and apprised of their responsibilities one toward the other, this rite of conferring God's blessing may be performed.
When the time comes, we offer these to Rites. They are to be fittingly conducted by the ministers of the Church for the deceased.
… of the sick in mind, body or spirit is to be conducted by the ministers of the Church, at their discretion, upon request.
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Total War: Rome II, sequel to 2004's Rome: Total War, is a single-player and multiplayer strategy game developed by The Creative Assembly and released by Sega. Total War: Rome II is the eight main installment in the Total War video game series (excluding spin-offs), which place the players in a historical setting and must navigate their way through violent wars and deceptive politics. The game is viewed from a typical top-down perspective similar to other strategy games, but thanks to its Warscape game engine it also allows the players to zoom in on the battlefield to get a closer look at the carnage that is playing out. The players will be able to see the individual reactions of the units in the battlefield, from the grimaces that come when seeing allies being taken down, to the battle cry of soldiers who just had their morale boosted, Total War: Rome II brings the player to the heat of the battle like they've never experienced before!
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Human cytomegalovirus protein RL1 degrades the antiviral factor SLFN11 via recruitment of the CRL4 E3 ubiquitin ligase complex
Weekes, Michael
Nightingale, katie
Potts, martin
Hunter, leah
Zerbe, cassie
Fletcher-Etherington, alice
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of USA
Weekes, M., Nightingale, k., Potts, m., Hunter, l., Zerbe, c., & Fletcher-Etherington, a. Human cytomegalovirus protein RL1 degrades the antiviral factor SLFN11 via recruitment of the CRL4 E3 ubiquitin ligase complex. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of USA https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.79088
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is an important human pathogen and a paradigm of viral immune evasion, targeting intrinsic, innate and adaptive immunity. We have employed two novel, orthogonal multiplexed tandem mass tag-based proteomic screens to identify host proteins downregulated by viral factors expressed during the latest phases of viral infection. This approach revealed that the HIV-1 restriction factor Schlafen-11 (SLFN11) was degraded by the poorly characterised, late-expressed HCMV protein RL1, via recruitment of the Cullin4-RING E3 Ubiquitin Ligase (CRL4) complex. SLFN11 potently restricted HCMV infection, inhibiting the formation and spread of viral plaques. Overall, we show that a restriction factor previously thought only to inhibit RNA viruses additionally restricts HCMV. We define the mechanism of viral antagonism and also describe an important resource for revealing additional molecules of importance in antiviral innate immunity and viral immune evasion.
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Combine salad ingredients. Make dressing ahead of time to allow it to marinate. Pour dressing over salad and mix thoroughly about 30 min. before serving. Toss again before serving.
Note: To avoid a drenched salad, use about 3/4 of the dressing first (you can always add more).
Brown beef and garlic in olive oil and butter. Add the liquid from the whole tomatoes and then the finely chopped tomatoes and then the paste and spices. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I also add a shake of crushed red pepper flakes which makes it a little on the spicy side). Simmer on low for 20 min. or so.
Cook noodles in boiling water according to directions (I tend to cook slightly on the "al-dente" side). Drain noodles and rinse with cold water to cool. Layer in large glass baking dish 3 noodles lengthwise first, then spread 1/3 of the cottage cheese on top of noodles and then the Swiss cheese and then the sauce. Repeat this process two more times with the second layer going width wise and the third and last layer length wise again. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and bake in 375 degree F oven for approx. 30 min. or until bubbly.
Combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, pepper, garlic powder and parsley. Butter a 13×9″ glass baking dish. Layer 3 noodles, ricotta/spinach mixture, mozzarella cheese, thin smooth layer of sauce. Repeat two more times (ending with sauce on top). Cover tightly with foil and bake 40 min. at 350 degrees F. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 min.
Mix melted butter in finely crushed Oreos, press lightly in pie pan and put in freezer for 15-20 min. Remove from freezer and fill crust with one quart of your choice ice cream. We use either all Haagen-Dazs Vanilla or half vanilla and half coffee ice cream (we have a lot of coffee ice cream lovers).
Hint: Let the ice cream sit out to soften so that it is easier to spread evenly in crust.
Put all ingredients into saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Boil 3 minutes stirring occasionally. Cool at 30 minutes or so before spreading over ice cream. Serve with whipped cream and chopped Redskin Spanish peanuts.
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Note: Steve Christini's All Wheel Drive Mountain Bike is still in the market, strongly positioned in the mountain bike category. christinibicycles.com/ If you do a google search on Christini's All-Wheel Drive Mountain Bike you will see plenty of publicity and successes in the market.
Steve Christini's new All-Wheel Drive Mountain Bike was all the buzz at two major bike trade shows, and the 27-year-old entrepreneur is on the verge of major success, now that a sales and marketing agreement with a major bike manufacturer is in the works.
A passionate mountain biker, Christini felt there had to be a solution to an annoying problem with mountain bikes–they lose traction on steep inclines or sandy or slippery surfaces. Since he had a degree in mechanical engineering, Christini felt sure he could come up with a winning design that would eliminate the problem.
Christini did succeed–but mainly because he didn't just run out and start designing his product. First, by researching the history of other all-wheel-drive mountain bikes to see how they worked and how they had fared on the market, he was able to determine how his product should work and what pitfalls to avoid. With that head start, he avoided repeating others' mistakes, and ultimately created his product with a minimum of design changes.
Most inventors never bother to take this step, and as a result, they often follow the same flawed design paths of earlier inventors. Christini's brother, a patent attorney, didn't want Christini to make the same mistakes–he pushed him to do his homework so the capital provided by their family would last as long as possible.
Because Christini's invention is a mechanical device, most, if not all, competitive products are likely to be patented. Product categories that involve less engineering–say, a clip to hold a seat belt away from the driver's neck–usually have a lot of products on the market that aren't patented. If your product falls into this category, your best bet is either to call the sponsors of major trade shows in your industry and ask for old show directories, or to look through new product announcements in back issues of trade magazines.
In Christini's case, the major trade show is Interbike, and a key trade magazine is Bicycle Retailer and Industry News. You can find trade shows for your industry in any number of trade show directories, available at most larger libraries, where you'll also find Gale's Source of Publications, a listing of trade magazine names and addresses.
Simply call the inventor or company and ask how well their product did. If the product is off the market, they'll typically tell you everything you want to know.
Talk to retailers; they often remember products that are no longer on the market.
Talk to manufacturers' reps or salespeople in the industry who are knowledgeable about past products.
Like Christini, don't be afraid to contact writers and editors of industry trade magazines or newspapers. If they can't help you themselves, they can often refer you to good sources of industry information.
In his research, Christini discovered that early all-wheel-drive mountain bikes had external, flexible cable drive shafts that bicyclists considered ugly and cumbersome. Another drawback: The flexible cable drive system needed to be twisted a certain amount before it could transfer energy, which caused a delay before the all-wheel-drive feature kicked in. Previous products also had too many plastic parts, which weren't durable enough.
Christini did uncover one positive feature of previous products: They had the front-wheel drive set at a less than 1:1 ratio to the rear-wheel drive, so that during normal riding, only the rear-wheel drive is engaged. Bicyclists loved this feature because it gave the bike greater traction and allowed for an efficient transfer of power without compromising steering ability. The front-wheel drive didn't engage unless the back wheel started to slip.
Avoid a delay in the power shift to the front wheel by switching to a more rigid drive shaft arrangement.
Design a bike as sharp as other high-end bikes. Riders don't want to compromise looks for performance.
Avoid using plastic parts whenever possible.
Use the less than 1:1 front- to rear-wheel gear ratio, which was proven successful in previous bikes.
Frequently, inventors create their initial design before they do any research. They end up repeating other people's mistakes, then have to go back to the drawing board. Unfortunately, their money often runs out before they can perfect the product and they never get to find out how well that great idea could have sold.
You can save yourself a lot of time and money by following Christini's example. Take the time to find out all you can about the past attempts of people who tried to market similar products before you. With a little luck, that extra effort might just help you create a product that will hit your market's "hot button" and become the buzz of the industry.
Rather than start his company immediately, Christini went to work for Air Products and Chemicals, an industrial gas and chemical company, where, after two years, he became a project engineer and learned everything he could about engineering new products. Last summer, he cut back to part time at Air Products and Chemicals; by October, he went out on his own full time.
Christini was smart to look for jobs that would give him the skills he needed. On-the-job experience gave him the background necessary to develop a great product in a cost-effective manner–something he could never have done otherwise. No matter how impatient you are to get your idea to market, it's worth taking the time to acquire the skills you need.
Many earlier versions of all-wheel-drive mountain bikes failed because they weren't durable enough. That's partly because four or five years ago, mountain bikes sold for $300 to $500. They targeted serious bike enthusiasts who didn't necessarily have a lot of disposable income. At the $300 to $500 price point, Steve Christini says, it was impossible to introduce a quality all-wheel-drive bike. External flexible cable drive shafts were the only feasible option, but their performance was lacking.
Today, high-end mountain bikes sell for $1,000 and more. The 20- to 30-year-olds who buy them have lots of disposable income and ride for recreation, not competition. At those prices, you can manufacture a high-performance, durable all-wheel-drive bike and still make a profit.
Christini's main reason for delaying his start-up was to gain job experience, but the delay benefited him in another way: His bike is now in the right price range. When you pursue your idea, make sure you can deliver both the right price and the right performance. If you can't, you might end up losing everything.
There's never been a better time to be a young inventor. Twenty-somethings have become the entrepreneurial leaders in virtually every activity dominated by Gen X, including kayaking, surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding and mountain biking. These companies strike a chord because their owners and employees have the same values, beliefs and desires as their customers. Stores and distributors know no one can hit the pulse of the fickle young adult market better than young entrepreneurs.
Cutting-edge, visually arresting products that were once hard to sell are now what every retailer wants. If you've got a great idea related to an activity you and your friends love, get out there and start selling it before you're too old for anyone to care.


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126: No AC-cess without SUC-cess - with Dr. Chris McCaghren, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education
In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Chris McCaghren, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education. Over the last year, ED has worked very hard to get funds out to higher ed institutions amidst disruptions. Chris's team works to distribute CARES Act funds; though higher ed has been challenged, he says we shouldn't be so surprised as institutions overcome adversity. Chris says it like it is - he discusses ROI and tells higher ed not to be afraid to disrupt the purity of our ivory tower.
Find out which institution Chris thinks is more political - Higher Ed or Government!
Chris served as the executive vice president and provost, as well as professor of higher education leadership and policy, at the University of Mobile. Prior to being named provost at the University of Mobile, Chris served as dean of the College of Education at Anderson University and as assistant to the president for external programs and division head for the division of career and continuing studies at Samford University under his mentor Dr. Andrew Westmoreland. In addition, Chris spent two years serving Congressman Spencer Bachus (AL-6, retired) and the great people of the state of Alabama as special assistant to the congressman.
Chris holds a doctorate from Vanderbilt University in higher education leadership and policy, a master of theological studies from Beeson Divinity School, and a double major undergraduate degree in communication studies and classics from Samford University.
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Style blogs have been central to my daily routine since I was in middle school, a time when MySpace was still relevant and bloggers were not granted front row seats at fashion week. Those humble beginnings, as we now know, would transform rapidly and turn the act of blogging into a viable career path. Mostly, this transition has been exciting to watch—a lot more work goes into these websites than often meets the eye, and many of these voices wholly deserve the recognition they now receive. As the elite fashion world began opening their arms to this fresh crew of critics and influencers, fashion itself began to feel more accessible. Today, most of the blogs that I started out reading have grown into full-blown media platforms, with entire teams running the backend. It makes sense from a business standpoint, but I can't help but wonder if some of the original allure has been lost in the process of blog expansion.
While most style blogs began with highly personal, unedited snapshots of a persons life and generally low-budget wardrobe, they are now curated to a T—with the emphasis less on personal style and more on click-worthy, sponsored content. Pricey designer items have taken the place of more relatable selections, both because of the bloggers' increased revenue and their myriad brand partnerships. It's fair to say that blogs now have a prettier filter, a la Instagram, with less room for error or candid personal stories. The top influencers simply have too much to lose by being 100% authentic—they are no longer just hobbyists, but living, breathing brands.
A prime example of this is the trajectory of Leandra Medine's Man Repeller blog, where the original focus on her and her quirky outfits has become a minor piece within the now much broader platform for womens interests. Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad has experienced perhaps the most striking transformation—so much so that a class at Harvard is now analysing her path to success. While she too was once merely posting snapshots from her life, she now has her own company as well as a lucrative shoe line that's responsible for the bulk of her projected $7 million income. These are big adjustments, sure, but is it fair to say that things were better before? I immediately think of Kelly Framel's transformation of The Glamourai, which resulted in a site whose stream of fashion editorials is more enticing, and more prolific, than many found in magazines today. Not to mention the success of bloggers like Elin Kling and Rumi Neely which has given us clothing lines that are not just well designed, but well made.
So where does that leave us, their oldest fans? Well, we're in a tough spot. I would never knock the choices these bloggers have made—if you're not growing with the times, you risk losing your relevance. But, with a few exceptions, I find myself revisiting original favourites less and less as they change. I can't help but wax nostalgic about an online world where things were rough around the edges and more in tune with real life. Maybe the answer is not to go back, but to move forward with a bit of the past in mind—we can always get gloss from magazines, so it would be nice if the web maintained a little less sheen.
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Davey and his friends are off to Gold's Camp Cricket to help them get an upper hand on the summer of cricket ahead.
Sunil and Davey have their eyes on the prize – Sunil as captain, and Davey as vice. But at camp they run into a new nemesis, Kaine – the opposition's captain and Class A dictator. Between paintball, pranks and poltergeists Sunil and Davey have their work cut out for them.
And what – or who – is appearing in Davey's dreams to give him advice?
Can Sunil and Davey prove they are worthy of the leadership of their team? And who has Davey got lined up to help them win?


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Mr Squiggle and Friends – Cheer Up (1990)
The episode opens with Reg (Mikel Robins) and Bill Steamshovel (Norman Hetherington) discussing rain, which would make Gus the Snail happy but Bill unhappy (because he rusts). They then cheer each other up with some riddles. Rebecca (Hetherington) prepares a tea party, then Rocket and Mr Squiggle arrive, joined by the singing and dancing Blackboard, for some squiggles. Gus introduces the 'Song for Today' and, after a song and animation, and with afternoon tea over, it's time for just a few last squiggles before Mr Squiggle returns home to 92 Crater Crescent, The Moon.
by Tammy Burnstock
Mr Squiggle and Friends underwent a number of format and duration changes during its 40-year history while the core characters and content remained the same. This version, recorded in 1990, runs for 25 minutes and is made up of regular segments. These include riddles with Bill Steamshovel and guest, the arrival of Rocket and Mr Squiggle and the transformation of viewers' squiggles with Mr Squiggle's pencil nose and the help of a singing and dancing Blackboard and 'friend' Rebecca. There is also a daily song, and animation seen through the device of 'Gus TV', a television shell belonging to Gus the Snail.
Squiggle's helper here is Rebecca Hetherington, Norman and Margaret's daughter and the show's sixth presenter. Other presenters included Miss Gina (Curtis) followed by Miss Pat (Lovell) who assisted Mr Squiggle for 15 years from 1960 (see Mr Squiggle and Friends – Episode 148 , c1960), then Miss Jane (Fennell), and Roxanne (Kimmorley). Norman remembers Mr Squiggle instinctively relating in a different way depending on the personality of his helpers: 'Miss Pat was more of a school mistress and Miss Jane was more of the big sister and Rebecca was more like the girl next door or playmate.' However each of them played their part by holding his hand, helping to guess what the squiggles had become and involving the audience at home.
Mr Squiggle and Friends has always been truly a family affair with Norman's wife, Margaret, having written all the scripts and played a large part in character development. Themes of making people feel good, afternoon tea parties and plans for a 'Year of the Snail' are woven through the episode with much of the dialogue ad libbed.
When asked recently about what Mr Squiggle might make of modern children's television Norman responded 'I don't quite know. I think he thinks it's all very wonderful, but it's a different world. He lives in the backblocks of the moon, and he's quite happy to be old-fashioned instead of hyped up special effects … Our grandchildren sort of identify with him very much, and they much prefer the gentle friendly non-confrontational sort of feel.'
Margaret puts the enduring success of the character and program down to the fact that 'it's possibly just that we like kids and maybe that comes across.' Norman adds that, unlike many of his other shows which were workshopped, often with neighbourhood children present, 'Squiggle was more impromptu, you know, he happened sort of on the run almost at times' and Margaret agrees: 'Oh lordy yes! Yes very much on the run sometimes. But still I think one of the great advantages of working with children is that it's much simpler in many ways because they're going to take what you give them as it's meant. They're not going to look for all the back story and this and that and the other and all the innuendoes – it's simple in that sense, which is good.' For the record Margaret also comments that in its entire history there was only been one case of script censorship with a producer picking up an unintended innuendo.
In summary, Norman comments that 'We treated it as fun. People ask what age group are you aiming it at … well we don't aim it anywhere, we just have fun.' Margaret adds 'Yes … I think basically if you are writing for kids you remember back to what you liked as a kid and that's what it's all about.'
This episode was broadcast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1990. Mr Squiggle and Friends first went to air on 1 July 1959. It continued to be recorded until 1999 and broadcast in various formats until 2003.


I want Turducken the next time you cook me dinner!
I loved this post, but to be quite honest – I can't think of anything more revolting than Turducken. And I'm a meat lover!
Really? The Turducken grossed you out more than the needle in the eye? I've never had it, but if steak wrapped in bacon tastes great, then maybe a chicken wrapped in duck wrapped in turkey would taste great.
Nah, the needle in the eye thing had no effect. The Turducken did.
This is great, Tracy. Very funny. I can just imaging the sparks flying between Newt and Louie.


Thermophilic, mesophilic, C:N ratio's, nitrogen robbing, and convective currents; go from novice to informed in under 30 minutes and if you have more questions (most likely), we are just an email away.
Temperature is a key parameter determining the success of composting operations. Physical characteristics of the biomass, including moisture content and particle size, affect the rate at which co-composting occurs. Other physical considerations include rate of aeration and the tendency of the compost to retain or dissipate the heat that is generated.
Compost heat is produced as a by-product of the microbial breakdown of the organic compounds. The heat production depends on the size of the bed, its moisture content, aeration, and C/N ratio. Additionally, ambient (indoor or outdoor) temperature affects compost bed temperatures.
A typical temperature curve for an unturned bed is shown below.
A bed may take three to five days to heat up and reach temperatures of 60-70°C. Process managers strive to keep the compost below 69°C because hotter temperatures cause the beneficial microbes to die off. If the bed gets too hot, syringing sprays and turning will help to dissipate the heat.
Decomposition occurs most rapidly during the thermophilic stage of composting (40-69°C), which lasts for about 14 days. This stage also is important for destroying thermosensitive pathogens, fly larvae, and weed seeds. To achieve a significant reduction of pathogens during composting, the compost should be maintained at minimum operating conditions of 40°C for five days, with temperatures exceeding 55°C for at least four hours of this period.
As the bed begins to cool, turning the bed will result in a new temperature peak because of the replenished oxygen supply and the exposure of organic matter not yet thoroughly decomposed. After the thermophilic phase, the compost temperature drops. At this point, decomposition is taken over by mesophilic microbes through a long process of "curing" or maturation. Chemical reactions continue to occur that make the remaining organic matter more stable and suitable for oil palm.
The temperature at any point during composting depends on how much heat is being produced by microorganisms, balanced by how much is being lost through conduction, convection, and radiation. Through conduction, energy is transferred from atom to atom by direct contact; at the edges of a compost bed, conduction causes heat loss to the surrounding air molecules.
Convection refers to transfer of heat by movement of a fluid such as air or water. When compost gets hot, warm air rises within the system, and the resulting convective currents cause a steady but slow movement of heated air upwards through the compost and out the top. Much of the energy transfer is in the form of latent heat -- the energy required to evaporate water. You can sometimes see steamy water vapor rising from a hot compost bed.
The third mechanism for heat loss, radiation, refers to electromagnetic waves like those that you feel when standing in the sunlight or near a warm fire. Similarly, the warmth generated in a compost bed radiates out into the cooler surrounding air.
Moisture content affects temperature change in compost; since water has a higher specific heat than most other materials. Water acts as a kind of thermal flywheel, damping out the changes in temperature as microbial activity ebbs and flows.
Microbial activity generally occurs on the surface of the organic particles. On the other hand, when particles are too small and compact, air circulation through the pile is inhibited. This decreases O2 available to microorganisms within the bed and ultimately decreases the rate of microbial activity. The process of maceration at specific intervals helps address this issue ensuring just the right balance of both.
BARformula is currently the only technology that treats 'whole' empty fruit bunches, saving the mill the cost of implementing and operating a shredder. Particle size affects the availability of carbon and nitrogen. Whole bunches provide a good bulking agent that helps to ensure aeration through the bed but they provide less available carbon per mass. A combination of Process One and our unique process technology balances these two considerations.
Oxygen is essential for the metabolism and respiration of aerobic microorganisms, and for oxidizing the various organic molecules present in the organic compound. At the beginning of microbial oxidative activity, the O2 concentration in the pore spaces is about 15-20% (similar to the normal composition of air), and the CO2 concentration varies form 0.5-5%. As biological activity progresses, the O2 concentration falls and CO2 concentration increases. As microorganisms oxidize the carbon in the oil palm organic compound for energy, oxygen is used up and carbon dioxide is produced. Without sufficient oxygen, the process will become anaerobic and produce undesirable odors, including the rotten-egg smell of hydrogen sulfide gas.
Aerobic conditions require a minimum oxygen level. Although the atmosphere is 21% oxygen, aerobic microbes can survive at concentrations as low as 5%. Oxygen concentrations greater than 10% are considered optimal for maintaining aerobic composting.
If the average oxygen concentration in the pile falls below about 5%, regions of anaerobic conditions develop. BARformula technology ensures that anaerobic activity is kept to a minimum allowing the compost bed to act as a bio-filter to trap and degrade the odorous compounds produced as a by-product of anaerobic decomposition.
A moisture content of 50-60% is generally considered optimum for composting. Microbially induced decomposition occurs most rapidly in the thin liquid films found on the surfaces of the organic particles. Whereas too little moisture (<30%) inhibits bacterial activity, too much moisture (>65%) results in slow decomposition, odor production in anaerobic pockets, and nutrient leaching.
The effluent is high in nitrogen and the biomass is high in carbon. These organic compounds must be combined in a manner that yields optimal results. For this we use a method of calculation to determine the resulting C:N ratio. You could use the less precise "squeeze test" to gauge moisture content. (Using the squeeze test, the compost should feel damp to the touch, with about as much moisture as a wrung-out sponge).
Of the many elements required for microbial decomposition, carbon and nitrogen are the most important. Carbon provides both an energy source and the basic building block making up about 50 percent of the mass of microbial cells. Nitrogen is a crucial component of the proteins, nucleic acids, amino acids, enzymes and co-enzymes necessary for cell growth and function.
The ideal C/N ratio for compost is around 30:1, or 30 parts carbon for each part nitrogen by weight. At lower ratios, nitrogen will be supplied in excess and will be lost as ammonia gas, causing undesirable odors. Higher ratios mean that there is not sufficient nitrogen for optimal growth of the microbial populations, so the compost will remain relatively cool and degradation will proceed at a slow rate. This is the case against the practice of EFB mulching. The higher than ideal C:N ratio 'robs' the soil of nitrogen as it decomposes until it reaches a safe C:N ratio of about 35:1. This is an important consideration when mulching young palms.
As composting progresses, the C/N ratio gradually decreases from 50:1 to about 30:1 for the finished product. Each time the organic compounds are consumed by microorganisms, two-thirds of the carbon is given off as carbon dioxide. The remaining third is incorporated along with nitrogen into microbial cells, then later released for further use once those cells die. Some of the carbon bound in the EFB fibres are subject to longterm biological degradation because it is made up of cellulose fibers sheathed in lignin, a highly resistant compound.
The C:N ratio is also conditional to the bioavailability of the organic compound. The fertilisation programme of the oil palm trees from which the organic compound originates play a considerable factor in this.
Adequate phosphorus, potassium, and trace minerals (calcium, iron, boron, copper, etc.) are essential to microbial metabolism. These nutrients are present in ample concentration in the oil palm organic compound.
A pH between 5.5 and 8.5 is optimal for the microbial blend in Process One. As the bacteria and fungi digest organic matter, they release organic acids. In the early stages of composting, these acids accumulate. The resulting drop in pH encourages the growth of fungi and the breakdown of lignin and cellulose. The organic acids become further broken down during the composting process.


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The day I won £16,800... for just 80 seconds of work: Champion jockey PJ McDonald on starting out as a stablehand and working long hours
By Donna Ferguson For Mail On Sunday
Champion jockey PJ McDonald started out as a stablehand, unable to ride and earning just £20 a week.
He can now earn nearly £17,000 in just 80 seconds on the racecourse – as long as, he says, he has the 'right horse' underneath him. Yesterday, he rode two horses at Ascot on British Champions Day.
McDonald, a former jump jockey, is the flat president of the Professional Jockeys Association and an ambassador for QIPCO British Champions Day.
Victory: PJ McDonald celebrates winning the French Oaks in Chantilly
He always knew he wanted to work with horses and left school at 14 to pursue his dream.
He regularly works 15-hour days to be able to race, earning millions of pounds for the owners of the horses he rides.
Now 36, he lives with wife Abigail, 30, and daughters Amelia, four, and two-year-old Lavinia, in North Yorkshire.
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What did your parents teach you about money?
To respect it. Money was hard to come by when I was growing up, so I was taught to be sensible and careful when I had it.
My dad was a farm labourer while mum was a housewife. I was one of three kids and money was tight. We lived in a three-bedroom council house in a small Irish village called Taghmon.
What was the first paid work you ever did?
Farm labouring when I was ten. I spent an entire day chucking out tyres and spraying sheep – and I only got paid £4. I was disgusted but it gave me an amazing insight into how hard dad had to work each day.
I worked with horses for the first time when I was 14. I heard about an opportunity to work as a stablehand in a racing stables for £20 a week, and left school that day to take the job.
I always knew I wanted to work with horses. I could not ride at the time, so I started at the bottom and worked my way up.
Prestige: The jockey rode Laurens, taking a seven per cent cut of the prize
Have you ever struggled to make ends meet?
No. I have been quite lucky and have never been out of work. When I was 16, I did have to get by on sick pay for a few months after I was kicked by a horse. That was stressful but I always had enough to eat.
Have you ever been paid silly money?
Yes. I won the French Oaks this year. It took me about 80 seconds and financially that was a good race to win.
The overall prize was £240,000 and I got a seven per cent cut (£16,800). It felt good, but the prestige of winning was more important than the money.
What was the best year of your financial life?
Last year. I rode 128 races compared to 80 the year before and earned a six-figure sum. You get improved opportunities as a jockey the better you do. No matter how good you are, you cannot win if you do not have the right horse underneath you.
What is the best money decision you have made?
Buying my home. It is a four-bedroom house in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. I bought it a couple of years ago for £334,000 and it is now worth £400,000.
Do you save into a pension or invest in the stock market?
I save into a pension through the Jockey Club. It is a good scheme because the owners of the horses have to contribute each time I ride.
I think a pension is important. For me it is all about financial security once I retire from riding – the latest retirement age for a jockey is about 50. It is a risky job and not one you want to do as you get older.
I do not invest in the stock market. I would not have a clue about how to go about it, have no interest and probably would not understand what I was doing.
'I would cut the tax on diesel because it costs a fortune', says PJ Mcdonald
Do you switch off the lights when you leave the room?
Yes I do. That is all I do every morning – I go round my house switching the lights off. I am turning into my dad. I do not like wasting money. I am careful.
If you were Chancellor what would you do?
I would cut the tax on diesel because it costs a fortune. Because of my job I have to drive to racecourses all over the country. Some days it costs more to go racing than I earn when there.
I work seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. I think there are only two days of the year when there is no racing.
People do not understand and would not believe the hours I work. Each day I get up at 5.30am to be in the stables and ride out at 6am.
I ride a couple of horses, then typically drive for say three hours to a racecourse, race all day until 6pm and then it is a long drive home. There are days I spend 12 hours in the car and ride maybe two horses for five minutes.
What is your number one financial priority?
To be mortgage free when I finish riding. I do not want to have the pressure of a big mortgage hanging over my head when it is time to pack in racing.
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Oral cancers, including tongue cancer, are on the decline. Nonetheless, an estimated 34,000 patients this year will receive the devastating news that they have this condition.
Though some tongue cancers are hereditary or aberrations, many are preventable. If you are engaging in any high risk activities, you are encouraged to stop now, lest you risk losing any part of your oral cavity… or even your life.
Tobacco use is a known risk factor for tongue cancer; therefore, if you smoke, it's recommended that you stop as soon as possible. Many organizations offer free smoking cessation programs, and some workplaces are even jumping on the bandwagon, offering monetary rewards to those employees who can kick the smoking habit.
Additionally, most health insurance companies offer much lower premiums to persons who stop smoking. They realize that smoking can lead to terrible health consequences, including (but not limited to) cancers of the mouth such as tongue cancer.
No, we're not talking about eating your food. We're talking about chewing tobacco. Whether you call it "chaw", "chew", or some other moniker, it's a terrible habit and can lead directly to tongue cancer.
Like smoking, it may be difficult at first to give up smokeless tobacco. Try nicotine patches, medications, or even hypnosis… anything that will help you end your relationship with this life-threatening habit.
If you have a drink every now and then, you probably aren't likely to aggravate tongue cancer. However, if you are someone who drinks to excess, often becoming inebriated or "blacking out" frequently, you need to curb your desire to imbibe beverages such as beer, wine, and liquors.
Similarly, if you have been diagnosed with alcoholism, it's critical to get help. Not only are you upping your risk of tongue cancer, you're also ruining other parts of your anatomy. And you deserve to be healthy.


Biotin Labeling Kit-NH2 is mainly used for the preparation of biotin-labeled IgG for enzyme immunoassay (EIA). NH2-reactive biotin, a component of this kit, has succinimidyl groups (NHS) that react with amino groups on proteins or other molecules (Fig. 1). This kit contains all the reagents necessary for the labeling. The labeling process is very simple. Just add the NH2- reactive Biotin to IgG solution and incubate at 37oC for 10 minutes. An average of 5 to 8 biotin molecules conjugate to each IgG molecule. The number of biotin molecules per protein can be determined by HABA assay. Excess biotin molecules can be removed by a filtration tube.
1. Y. Kubota, Y. Oike, S. Satoh, Y. Tabata, Y. Niikura, T. Morisada, M. Akao, T. Urano, Y. Ito, T. Miyamoto, N. Nagai, G. Y. Koh, S. Watanabe and T. Suda, Cooperative Interaction of Angiopoietin-like Proteins 1 and 2 in Zebrafish Vascular Development , Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 2005, 102, 13502.
2. T. Yamabuki, A. Takano, S. Hayama, N. Ishikawa, T. Kato, M. Miyamoto, T. Ito, H. Ito, Y. Miyagi, H. Nakayama, M. Fujita, M. Hosokawa, E. Tsuchiya, N. Kohno, S. Kondo, Y. Nakamura, and Y. Daigo, Dikkopf-1 as a Novel Serologic and Prognostic Biomarker for Lung and Esophageal Carcinomas, Cancer Res., 2007, 67, 2517.
3. H. Kohara, Y. Omatsu, T. Suhiyama, M. Noda, N. Fujii and T. Nagasawa, Development of Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells in Bone Marrow Stromal Cell niches Requires CXCL12-CXCR4 Chemokine Signaling, Blood, 2007, 110, 4153.
4. N. Ishikawa, A. Takano, W. Yasui, K. Inai, H. Nishimura, H. Ito, Y. Miyagi, H. Nakayama, M. Fujita, M. Hosokawa, E. Tsuchiya, N. Kohno, Y. Nakamura and Y. Daigo, Cancer-testis Antigen Lymphocyte Antigen 6 Complex Locus K is a Serologic Biomarker and a Therapeutic Target for Lung and Esophageal Carcinomas, Cancer Res., 2007, 67, 11601.
The average number of biotin molecules per IgG molecule should be in the range of 5 and 8. If you need to determine the precise number of biotin molecules per Protein molecule use HABA assay. The following is a HABA assay protocol.
1. Mix HABA solution and avidin solution in a plastic tube.
2. Add 100 μl of the HABA-avidin solution to 15 wells for multiple assays (n=3).
3. Add 50 μl biotin solution (12.5 μM, 6.25 μM, 3.13 μM, and 1.56 μM) to 3 wells each and 50 μl of diluted sample solution to the rest of the 3 wells.
4. Read the O.D. at 405 nm with a reference at 492 nm and prepare a calibration curve using the O.D. of various concentrations of biotin solution. Read the O.D. at 280 nm to determine the protein concentration. (e.g. molar absorptivity of IgG at 280 nm: 216,000).
5. Determine the concentration of biotin in the sample solution and calculate the number of biotin molecules per protein.
If the protein solution does not contain small molecules with amino groups and the concentration of the protein is 10 mg per ml or about 70 μM, there is no need to use the Filtration tube. Just mix 10 μl of the sample solution with 90 μl of Reaction buffer and add the mixture to a vial of NH2-reactive Biotin. After the reaction, transfer all of the reaction mixture to a Filtration tube, and then follow the protocol starting at step 6.
If you store the biotin-labeled protein at 0-5ºC, it is stable for 2 months. For longer storage, add 100% volume of glycerol, aliquot, and store at -20ºC (if the protein can be frozen). However, please note that stability depends on the protein itself.
The minimum amount is 10 μg IgG; simply follow the protocol. The labeling ratio remains the same for 10 μg to 100 μg of IgG.


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Q: webdrivermanager compatibility with TravisCI build server We are using TravisCI for all our builds which includes integration tests that are running against a browser. So, in our travis.yml file we include
addons:
  chrome: stable

to make sure that before the build starts, chrome browser will be installed in the build server instance.
Up to now we were included the chromedriver binary file in our repository but it is tedious work that we have to update when there is a new version released to chrome.
I guess webdrivermanager is intended to this purpose but I want to know how webdrivermanager make releases.
This is to ensure that anytime if there is a new version released for chrome, webdrivermanager will provide the latest driver version automatically. So we can be safe that any chrome version that will be installed in our TravisCI build server, webdrivermanager can provide appropriate driver without failing our integration tests.
Otherwise it is safe to maintain the driver manually than to depend on an external library which I have freedom to update it instantly.

A: WebDriverManager provides dynamic browser version detection. It means that, for a browser like Chrome, which is evergreen and therefore is automatically updated, WebDriverManager checks periodically its version to determine what is the proper version of chromedriver.
In short, you don't need to worry anymore about the chromedriver versioning, since WebDriverManager will do that work for you.

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Pope Francis has performed the first papal marriage ceremony on an Airbus 321 after discovering two of the flight attendants had missed out on a church wedding.
Bride Paula Podest, 39, and groom Carlos Ciuffardi, 41, had intended on having a church ceremony in their native Chile in 2010 when an earthquake destroyed the bell tower of their church, AP reports.
The couple made do with a civil ceremony and never quite got back to their original plan of marrying in a church before Pope Francis gave them a better option.
They were both working as flight attendants aboard the pontiff's flight to the city of Iquique on Chile's national airline, LATAM, when they got a chance to speak to Pope Francis.
Mr Ciuffardi said during conversation with the Pope he mentioned they were not married in a church and the pope generously offered to help bless their marriage.
"We told him that we are husband and wife, that we have two daughters and that we would have loved to receive his blessing," Mr Ciuffardi said.
"All of a sudden he asked us if we were married in the church, too."
"He liked us and he asked, 'Do you want me to marry you?'."
Me Ciuffardi said Pope Francis was pleased to help the couple and he hopes it encourages more people to get married.
"This is the sacrament that is missing in the world, the sacrament of marriage," the Pope reportedly said.
"May this motivate others to get the sacrament of marriage. I'll do it for this reason."
The couple now plan to take a mini honeymoon before returning to Santiago.


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Directed by David Mackenzie Hell or High Water is a heist film starring Ben Foster, Chris Pine and Jeff Bridges. Based on the infamous 2012 Black List script, the film is set in West Texas, in an area formerly known as Comancheria, and tells the story of two brothers who plan a bank robbery to save their family farm. The film was extremely well-received during its Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Critics praised and applauded the film's archetypal Americana, along with the memorable performances of its main protagonists and the composers' moody and minimalist score. Nick Cave of the Bad Seeds and his musical partner Warren Ellis deliver a ravishing score perfectly fitting the dry and arid landscape in which the characters strive to survive. The soundtrack album also includes Sleeping On The Backtop (Colter Wall), Outlaw State Of Mind (Chris Stapleton) and many more country music infused titles.
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Hell Or High Water (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Vinyl]
Artist: Nick Cave
1. You Ask Me To
3. Mama's Room
4. Dust Of The Chase
5. Texas Midlands
6. Robbery
8. Mountain Lion Mean
10. From My Cold Dead Hands
11. Lord Of The Plains
12. Blood, Sweat And Murder
13. Casino
14. Comancheria II
15. Outlaw State Of Mind


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Birmingham Tech announces the first cohort on their ScaleUp Programme with 12 innovative and exciting businesses selected
Not-for-profit tech hub and think tank, Birmingham Tech, today announced its first cohort onto their ScaleUp Programme. The businesses selected will now take part in a 6-month programme where they will get access to tech leaders from across the world, including experts from Silicon Valley.
Yiannis Maos, CEO of Birmingham Tech commented:
"We are super excited to finally announce who we've selected for our ScaleUp Programme, the level of applications we received were extremely high and that's resulted in us selecting 12 high-calibre businesses. These organisations sit at the cutting-edge of tech and demonstrate why our region is seen as a hotbed of innovation. We are looking forward to working closely with these businesses over the next 6 months to help them realise their full potential, and maybe one or two will go on to be our region's next Unicorns!"
The launch of the programme, which included a welcome message and advice from Silicon Valley leader, Guy Kawasaki, gave the founders the opportunity to find out more about the Accelerator and openly discuss their goals and challenges with one another.
One of the organisations selected is FranScape a company who have developed a innovative and scalable digital Franchise Management platform. Its capabilities digitally transform the operation of Franchise networks, both big and small. The features offered by the company include flexible online experience, advanced automation, intelligent profitability insights, staff management, location management, safety and health tracking and more.
Theo Millward at FranScape commented:
"FranScape was born in the most challenging of economic circumstances. In less than a year we have already secured 10 clients and have had significant interest in what we do. To be accepted on to this programme with just 11 other highly ambitious and respected start-ups is an honour and reflects the outstanding performance my team has delivered. I look forward to what lies ahead and the support on offer to help us scale quickly is something we will grab with both hands. It really is a tremendously exciting time for FranScape."
The cohort represents a diverse-range of businesses from all corners of the tech ecosystem, each on a mission to positively disrupt and impact their sectors.
The programme which is being run in collaboration with the West Midlands Combined Authority and Purpose Led Performance was launched in partnership with Bruntwood Sci-Tech (Innovation Birmingham Campus). Dr David Hardman MBE, Managing Director of Bruntwood Sci-Tech Birmingham, commented:
"Programmes like this are essential in helping tech businesses across the West Midlands realise their full potential. We are pleased to be partnering with Birmingham Tech on this as it aligns with our mission to help digital entrepreneurs at all stages of their growth."
The 12 organisations selected are:
Conigital
A company that is on a mission to digitally connect autonomous vehicles to empower accessible mobility for all.
https://www.conigital.io/
Kaido
The employee wellbeing and teambuilding experience that keeps teams feeling happy, healthy and connected.
https://kaido.org/
Smart. Thing.
The easily embedded Travel Assistant plugin for websites or apps guides people to venues and events 'the smart way', improving bookings and customer experience.
https://yousmartthing.com/
WONDR
A social-learning platform that connects like-minded people so they can learn together about climate change, sustainability and social impact.
https://site.mywondr.co/
CrediCar
AI driven pre-approval credit decision engine for consumer and SME finance, speeding up the finance journey by embedding self-serve finance into customer journeys.
https://credicar.co.uk/
FranScape
An innovative digital platform that helps Franchisors manage and improve their entire business operation.
https://franscape.io/
EduPod and Healing Together by Innovating Minds
A platform that helps mental health leads to create a whole school approach to mental health and support children impacted by domestic abuse.
innovatingmindscic.com
Energym
A precision-engineering, tech-focused start-up helping to turn physical exertion into clean, electrical energy that powers homes and businesses.
https://energym.io/
CyberQ Group
An award-winning, global, cyber security services provider using collaboration and the latest innovations to protect data, safeguard reputations, and ensure your business is cyber resilient.
https://cyberqgroup.com/
Sempai
A company creating an innovative digital lean toolkit to transfer true lean capability and improved performance to Manufacturers.
https://www.sempai.co.uk/
Psidium
An AI platform that uses drone data to map landscapes in order to identify invasive plant species.
MyPam
An analytics platform that uses machine learning to enable organisations to make smarter sourcing and hiring decisions.


Do you like Hummus with pitta chips?
It is my favorite snack after work! The mystery is lemon pepper in this recipe! And you need a brush for rubbing the marinade on pitta chips!
Cut each pita into 8 triangles.
Whisk the oil, garlic powder, and lemon pepper together until combined. Brush each pita triangle with mixture. Flip each pita triangle over and brush the other side. Top with sea salt.
Place all ingredients into your food processor (except for the salt)and process until the smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and start a few times to get things moving. Add the salt gradually until the hummus reaches your taste.
Add more olive oil and/or chickpea liquid so the mixture becomes thin. You can finally add any seasonings.
Cover and store up to 4 days in the refrigerator.


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Fawziya girl name means Successful; Victorious.
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Hajar girl name means Mother of Prophet Ismail.
Haifa girl name means in Urdu Slender; Of beautiful body.
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Jamila name means in Urdu Beautiful.
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Kawkab name means in Urdu Satellite.
Lama name means in Urdu Darkness of lips.
Layla name means in Urdu Old Arabic name; A night.
Lujain name means in Urdu Gold.
Maha name means in Urdu Gazelle.
Malak name means in Urdu Angel.
Maleeha name means in Urdu Beautiful and charming.
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Ma'soomah name means in Urdu Protected.
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Yusra meaning in Urdu Proper name; Easiness.
Zaina meaning in Urdu Beautiful.


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Gardens at Alexandria VA Hospital provide recreation and therapy
The gardens planted recently are providing recreation and therapy for the veterans who tend to them daily.
Gardens at Alexandria VA Hospital provide recreation and therapy The gardens planted recently are providing recreation and therapy for the veterans who tend to them daily. Check out this story on thetowntalk.com: https://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2018/07/03/gardens-alexandria-va-hospital-provide-recreation-and-therapy/752827002/
Miranda Klein, Alexandria Town Talk Published 5:08 p.m. CT July 3, 2018 | Updated 6:55 p.m. CT July 3, 2018
The staff at the Alexandria Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Pineville surprised Woodrow King, a World War II U.S. Army veteran from Turkey Creek, with a surprise birthday party Wednesday. King turns 100 on Sunday. Melinda Martinez/The Town Talk
Eric Smith, a resident of the Alexandria VA's Community Living Center, helps tends to raised garden beds on the property. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service helped get the gardens started to give veterans a therapeutic outlet.(Photo: Miranda Klein/The Town Talk)Buy Photo
Raised garden beds at the Alexandria VA Hospital are providing recreation and therapy for the veterans who tend to them daily.
The gardens are located outside the hospital's nursing home and acute psychiatric units. They were planted in April, thanks in part to an outreach agreement between the Alexandria VA Health System and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, a USDA agency.
"For USDA and NRCS, there is a big focus on reaching out to veterans," said Amy Robertson, public affairs specialist for NRCS. " ... This was a way for them (the VA) to be able to use agriculture and gardening for recreation and therapy, and it was a great way for us to reach veterans. It's really a perfect partnership."
Garden beds outside the VA's Community Living Center are raised to a height that allows access for people in wheelchairs.
"I come out here three or four times a day," said Don Jones, a Navy veteran and resident of the Community Living Center. "It's therapeutic."
Studies back up the idea that gardening is a therapeutic outlet and good for mental health.
Raised garden beds at the Alexandria VA Hospital. (Photo: Miranda Klein/The Town Talk)
Robin Joffrion-Sawyer, the hospital's supervisory recreation therapist, said fresh air and sunshine also benefits patients, particularly in the psychiatric unit. In addition to PTSD, the psychiatric unit treats veterans for things like depression and substance abuse problems.
"In this setting, they can tend to focus on the negative aspects of what brought them into the hospital," she said. "Bringing them outside, giving them something to focus their attention on and a reason to socialize, I think that makes their mood better, makes their self-esteem improve, and it makes them more willing to interact with others."
Eric Smith worked for a landscaping business in the Lafayette area after serving in the military as an Air Force security officer. Gardening is something he's missed since moving into the Community Center.
"I like being outside, being in nature — even the bugs," he said.
So far, veterans are growing fruit and vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberries. The cucumbers and a few tomatoes already have been harvested as a snack for patients to enjoy.
Tomatoes grown at the Alexandria VA Hospital with the help of veterans. (Photo: Miranda Klein/The Town Talk)
"It reminds of when I was a kid, and we got our vegetables out of the garden," said Gary Polk, another VA resident, who served in Vietnam. "… We ate pretty good, and our neighbors did, too."
"A goal of ours is to work with our dietary department to begin using the vegetables to cook for the patients," Joffrion-Sawyer said.
Everything in the gardens was planted during a workday coordinated by NRCS. From there, the agency has provided technical support as needed.
"At one point many years ago we had a big horticultural program. (Until recently,) we had the facilities. We had the ground. We just didn't have really the funding," Joffrion-Sawyer said. "Once we were able to network with USDA and NCRS, they came in, provided the funding, but also gave us guidance as far education, because didn't know exactly what is was we needed to plant and what would work the best."
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