The peel of the fruit contains high amounts of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which is the active ingredient believed to be responsible for most of the weight loss benefits.
This article is a detailed review of garcinia cambogia and whether it is something you should take in order to lose weight.
The fruit is so sour that it is generally not eaten fresh, but rather used for its sour flavor in cooking.
The peel of the fruit contains high amounts of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), an active substance that has been shown to have some weight loss properties.
The supplements generally contain 20–60% HCA. Nevertheless, studies show that those with 50–60% HCA may provide the most benefit .
Garcinia cambogia supplements are made from extracts of the peel of the Garcinia gummi-gutta fruit. They contain high amounts of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been linked with weight loss benefits.
What's more, most of them show that the supplement can cause a small amount of weight loss.
On average, garcinia cambogia has been shown to cause weight loss of about 2 pounds (0.88 kg) more than a placebo, over a period of 2–12 weeks.
That said, several studies have not found any weight loss advantage.
For example, the largest individual study, which tested 135 participants over 12 weeks, did not find any difference in weight loss between the group that took garcinia cambogia and the group that took the placebo.
Some studies have found that garcinia cambogia causes modest weight loss, while other studies report no noticeable effects.
There are two main ways garcinia cambogia is thought to help with weight loss.
Studies in rats have shown that those given garcinia cambogia supplements tend to eat less.
Similarly, some human studies have shown that garcinia cambogia is able to suppress appetite and make you feel full.
How it reduces appetite isn't fully known, but rat studies have suggested that the active ingredient in garcinia cambogia can increase serotonin in the brain.
Theoretically speaking, since serotonin is a known appetite suppressant, higher blood levels of serotonin could reduce your appetite.
However, these results need to be taken with a grain of salt. Other studies have found no difference in appetite between groups taking this supplement and those taking a placebo.
It may be that these effects depend on the individual.
Some studies suggest that garcinia cambogia can suppress appetite by inhibiting serotonin uptake in the brain, while other studies have found no effects on appetite or hunger.
The most important activity of garcinia cambogia is probably its effects on blood fats and the production of new fatty acids.
Studies in humans and animals have shown it may lower high levels of fat in the blood and reduce oxidative stress in the body.
One study also suggests it may be especially effective at reducing the accumulation of belly fatin overweight people.
Another study gave moderately obese individuals 2,800 mg of garcinia cambogia daily for eight weeks.
The main reason for these effects is thought to be that garcinia cambogia inhibits an enzyme called citrate lyase, which plays an important role in the production of fat.
By inhibiting citrate lyase, garcinia cambogia is thought to slow down or block fat production in the body. This may reduce blood fats and lower the risk of weight gain, two major disease risk factors.
Garcinia cambogia blocks the production of new fats in the body, and has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and blood triglycerides in overweight people.
Most studies have concluded that garcinia cambogia is safe for healthy people in the recommended dosages, or up to 2,800 mg of HCA per day.
That said, supplements are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Animal studies have shown that a very high intake of garcinia cambogia can cause testicular atrophy — shrinking of the testicles. Studies in rats have shown it may also affect sperm production.
Additionally, there is one report of a woman who developed serotonin toxicity as a result of taking garcinia cambogia with her anti-depressant medications.
If you have a medical condition or are taking any medications, consult your doctor before you start taking the supplement.
Some people experience digestive symptoms, headaches and skin rashes when taking garcinia cambogia. Animal studies suggest that a very high intake may cause toxicity.
Many health food stores and pharmacies offer several varieties of garcinia cambogia.
Choose one from a reputable manufacturer that contains 50–60% hydroxycitric acid (HCA).
Look for a supplement that contains 50–60% HCA and is made by a reputable manufacturer. Follow the dosage instructions on the label.
Existing studies don't agree on the effectiveness of garcinia cambogia for weight loss.
Some studies show it may cause slightly more weight loss than not taking any supplement. This effect is not confirmed, but it is promising.
The positive effects of garcinia cambogia on blood fats may be where this supplement really shines.


St. Anthony Middle School, which is part of the St. Anthony New Brighton School District, needed to creatively showcase the school's status as an International Baccauleareate Middle Years Program.
After an initial walk-through of the building with school faculty, Zetah Design developed and implemented a plan to showcase each of the ten IB Learner Profiles in multiple languages.To make the school warm and inviting, a color palette was chosen and painted throughout the building. A welcoming banner at the entrance reflects the global theme.


The Air Berlin flight number 8848 is scheduled to depart Stuttgart(STR) at 11:20 and arrive Naples(NAP) at 13:05 local time.
Current time in Stuttgart is 06:29, Sun 2019. Current time in Naples is 06:29, Sun, 21 Apr 2019. Time difference: 0 hours.
The flight AB8848 time is 1h 45mins which departs Stuttgart at 11:20 (GMT +1.0) and arrives Naples at 13:05 (GMT +1.0).


One of the world's most famous cities, London is also England's most populous metropolis, as well as its capital and home to the British royal family.
A cosmopolitan and generally friendly and safe place, the city also suffers from pollution and the weather tends to be overcast and damp.
The main benefits of living in London include access to a great public transport system, job opportunities, exceptional cultural and musical entertainment.
The main disadvantages of London include expensive housing, traveling in rush hour, pollution, and tourists.
More details can be found below, presented in the form of a pros and cons list.
1. Excellent public transport system. The combination of London Underground trains (known locally as "the tube") and the buses will get you anywhere for a reasonable price. If you don't mind paying more, you can get a cab.
2. Lots of culture, whether it's museums, art galleries, theaters, and much of it is free.
3. Lots of companies are London-based so there are plenty of job opportunities, if you have the qualifications.
4. The music scene is pretty awesome too, whether you like to see big acts on world tours, or more alternative or breaking bands in intimate surroundings.
5. Travel to other parts of the UK is pretty straightforward too. If you don't want to drive there are multiple train stations. There are three major airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted) in the London area too.
6. As well as being cosmopolitan and welcoming, overall London is also generally a friendly and polite city.
7. London has lots of big leafy parks to stroll through, if you tire of the concrete and brick. Hyde Park, Green Park, Regent's Park and Richmond Park are all easy to get to by tube.
8. Living in London means being able to access the UK's free health system. London has the largest emergency ambulance system in the world, which should reassure you.
9. Lots of restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, and nightclubs to enjoy, if you are feeling social.
10. London is relatively safe, with plenty of CCTV cameras and a professional police force.
11. London is a great place to start a business, ranking repeatedly as one of the top ten cities. Tax and legalities are generally favorable and there is plenty of scope for finding the right area.
12. Historical landmarks are everywhere. It's difficult to go anywhere in central London without passing multiple historical and famous buildings.
13. Despite being expensive generally, there are some great markets where you can buy affordable fruit, vegetables, clothes, and other things. Notable markets include Camden, Portobello Road and Borough Market.
14. London is home for Britain's royal family.
15. If you are an English speaker, then you will have very few problems communicating with the locals.
"London, that great cesspool into which all the loungers and idlers of the Empire are irresistibly drained."
1. The city is very expensive, particularly if you want to buy a house, or rent somewhere to live. The closer you are to the center, the more expensive it gets.
2. Traveling at peak times really is a drag. The trains and buses can be overcrowded. It can also be expensive traveling at rush hour.
3. The infamous British weather can get you down after a while. A day or two of damp, dark weather is bearable but when it goes on for two weeks, you can begin to feel depressed.
4. All the tourists will begin to irritate you after a while. When you are trying to get to work and there is a crowd blocking your path while they study a map, or a family wanting the world to stop while they take a photo on a bridge.
5. The best restaurants usually require you to book in advance, sometimes weeks ahead.
6. Parts of the city are very dirty and pollution is rife.
7. The cost of running a car is big in the UK generally, but huge in London, especially if you want to enter the city center. Compared to somewhere like the USA, gas/petrol prices are also significantly larger.
8. There are CCTV cameras everywhere. You are being spied on wherever you go.
9. Lack of personal space and queues/lines become your norm. Being crushed up against a stranger on the morning every morning is not fun.
10. You are often totally reliant on public transport which is fine when it's running smoothly, but terrible when there is work been done and services are stopped, or there's a tube strike.
11. There are some very nice parts of London, but also some very rough, run down, and crime-ridden areas. If you aren't wealthy, you may end up living in one of the less appealing areas.
12. Nobody talks to you on the tube. Even eye contact is generally taboo. It's very impersonal.
13. Driving in central London is hard work and should be avoided. It's also expensive since congestion charges were introduced.
Around 8,673,713 people live in the Greater London area.
It is the biggest city in the European Union.
The Beatles performed their final concert on the roof of Apple Corps at 3 Saville Row in the West End of the city. The venue is now an Abercrombie & Fitch store.
In 2016 London was ranked as the 6th most expensive city in the world to live.
It is the first city to host the Olympics three times (1908, 1948 and 2012).
The musician Jimi Hendrix lived at 23 Brook Street, which is now being converted into a museum.
London is the world's most visited city. In 2014 it attracted 16 million international visitors.
If Hitler had won WWII, his intention was to dismantle Nelson's Column and re-erect it in Berlin.
"Big Ben" is not actually the name of the famous clock tower, but the bell inside it.
London was founded by the Romans and they named it Londinium.
London Bridge is often confused with Tower Bridge. London Bridge has no towers, but Tower Bridge does.
Traffic in central London moves no faster today than it did a hundred years ago in the days of horses and carriages.
In the 14th century a third of London's population were killed by the Black Death.
Yes, it would be fun!


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What Are Flavonoid Glycosides?
Flavonoid glycosides are found in many fruits and vegetables.
Anthocyanoside flavonoid glycosides are believed to help maintain healthy teeth.
Genistein may inhibit the growth of cells associated with prostate cancers.
Apples are rich in flavonoid glycosides.
A flavonoid glycoside called hesparitin is an anti-inflammatory found in citrus.
Red wine has a high concentration of flavonoid glycosides.
Soy products contain flavonoid glycosides.
Originally Written By: Hollie Thomas
Revised By: C. Mitchell
Edited By: Michelle Arevalo
Flavonoid glycosides are a group of chemical compounds made primarily of bound sugars; they occur in small amounts in most fruits and vegetables, and can play an important role in human health. They are known antioxidants, for instance, which means that they can help reduce the incidence of harmful free radicals in the body, and they may also have the ability to improve capillary strength and naturally lower blood pressure. Many researchers also think that they can help improve overall immune function, which means that people who consume them regularly may stay healthier and be more resistant to illness and disease. As a group, these sorts of glycosides are very large, and there are more than 4,000 that have been identified. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the best way for most people to incorporate them into their diets, though in many cases they're also synthesized in labs and added to pharmaceuticals designed to treat specific conditions.
Glycoside Basics
A glycoside is basically a molecule that includes a carbohydrate bound to some other compound with what's known as a glycosidic bond. The specific composition of the bond can vary depending on the elements being joined, but they are always covalent and usually involve oxygen. In a specifically flavonoid glycoside, the bond joins a sugar structure to a specific type of plant molecule made predominantly of carbon that is known scientifically as a flavonoid. Flavonoids have a number of important roles in and of themselves, but when they're paired with a sugar they are often easier to absorb, at least by humans, and tend to have a broader array of benefits.
A variety of different foods contain these compounds. Fruits, vegetables, seeds, legumes and soy products are some of the biggest suppliers. Within these categories, onions, apples, green tea, and red wine are some of the richest sources. In most cases even the most nutrient-packed foods only provide small amounts of glycosides, though dose size isn't usually as important as presence at all. Most people stand to benefit something even from very small quantities, and consuming excessive amounts hasn't usually been linked to any added value.
Antioxidant Properties
Although many types of flavonoid glycosides have been identified, few have been studied in any depth. The flavonoids that have been researched in detail include rutin, hesperatin, anthocyanaosides, and genistein. Each of these has been found have specific benefits for human health.
One of the most important attributes of these molecules is their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are known to stabilize unstable molecules known as free radicals that float through the body and can potentially damage genetic materials and cells. This, in turn, can improve immune function and can make people stronger at fighting disease and infection.
Blood Pressure and Capillary Benefits
Capillary fragility, or the weakening of delicate blood vessels, is common in the elderly or those who suffer from a vitamin C deficiency. Regular consumption of the glycoside rutin is believed to strengthen weakened blood vessels and may also reduce the risk of heart disease. Hemorrhoids are also often treated with rutin.
Hesparitin is found in citrus fruits and is also a known antioxidant. Studies have indicated that it can reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol. In addition, hesparitin has anti-inflammatory effects and, as such, is thought to reduce pain in the joints and muscles, particularly among those who suffer from arthritic conditions.
Other General Health Attributes
Genistein is found in soy, and this particular flavonoid glycoside is believed to delay the growth of certain cancerous cells. Studies have suggested that genistein may inhibit the growth of cells associated with breast, colon, cervix, brain, and prostate cancers. Studies using rodents have also indicated that genistein may be effective in treating some types of leukemia.
Anthrocyanosides are found in bilberries and known to have several positive health implications. These glycosides are believed to help maintain healthy skin, teeth, eyes, and hair. In addition, they are thought to improve cardiovascular health and may help to protect against conditions such as diabetes.
Risks and Precautions
These compounds are naturally-occurring, but this doesn't mean that they're safe for everyone; neither does it mean that they are more effective than other pharmaceutical treatments. Most health professionals recommend incorporating a range of fresh fruits and vegetables into the daily diet as a means of preventative health, but it can be dangerous to rely on molecular structures of plants to actually cure or treat diseases that are progressing in the body. Anyone thinking of adding these elements to a regimen for treating anything specific is usually wise to talk the plan over with a physician or other health care provider first in order to better understand all the risks and the scope of the potential benefits.
What Is the Connection between Hesperidin and Diosmin?
What Are Isoflavonoids?
What Are the Best Sources for Flavonoid Antioxidants?
What is Troxerutin?
What is Naringin?
What is Genistein?
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1. Mark Perry links to a Drew Johnson post on the relationship between state income tax rates and NBA team performance. I linked to the Perry post because it has a nice graph. Teams in states with no income taxes (Florida, Texas, etc) tend to draw better athletes in the free agent market, and thus post better winning percentages. Is the relationship real? They negative correlation is significant at the 99% level. Most economists consider that to be highly significant; because of the problem of data mining and publication bias, I don't. But if the same result holds 10 years from today, I'll change my mind.
BTW, progressives like Yglesias often point out that no matter what they say, the GOP is devoted single-mindedly to one goal, and one goal only—lower tax rates for the rich. And I have to agree that that is an obsession of many GOP economists. But then why the strange pattern of state income taxes around the country? Income taxes are often higher in conservative Republican states in the South, than in liberal Massachusetts. Even more surprisingly, the rich in the South are especially likely to be Republicans (as compared to the rich in Boston, NY and LA.) Yes, there are some GOP states with no income tax (Texas, Tennessee and South Dakota.) But there are also swing states (Nevada, New Hampshire and Florida) and even one liberal state (Washington.) Why don't the southern and Rocky Mountain GOP states at least cut the top rate down to Massachusetts levels (5.3%)?
Let's see if this study causes (NBA fan) Matt Yglesias to call for abolition of state income taxes in the DC area.
2. A fascinating study by Christopher Parsons, Johan Sulaeman, Michael Yates and Daniel Hamermesh looked at 3,524,624 pitches and found that umpires in baseball discriminate in favor of pitchers of the same ethnicity. Even more fascinating is the fact that pitchers seem to know this (at least subconsciously—they might think the umpires of the same ethnicity like them for some other reason) and throw more pitchers where the umpire's favoritism would help. Those include more breaking balls and pitches on the edges of the plate, as in both cases umpire discretion is more feasible.
Roughly one third of ball parks we studied contained a system of computerized cameras (QuesTec) used to evaluate the umpires, comparing their ball/strike calls to a less subjective standard. Umpires have strong incentives to suppress any bias in such situations, as the QuesTec evaluations are important for their own career outcomes. With such explicit monitoring, evidence of any race or ethnicity preference vanishes entirely.
On a more serious note, this is a problem for minority pitchers, as 90% of umpires are white. It also suggests the performance evaluations can't always be relied upon when looking for discrimination.
Lower D.C. taxes aren't a bad idea. It would be an incentive to gentrify some of its more poverty-stricken neighborhoods.
Income taxes are often higher in conservative Republican states in the South, than in liberal Massachusetts.
1. Many GOP states have balanced budget amendments. I know Georgia does at least and probably most other GOP states. Even in GOP states, there is a lot of pressure to not cut education and other spending and small tax increases can be allowed.
2. Compared to, say, South Carolina, Massachusetts has a much higher per-capita tax base. It also has many more people in the top bracket I would guess. Massachusetts probably has many more people who make high six-figures or more. California, New York and New Jersey also certainly have a huge population of people with very high incomes.
John, Yes, but there are many Republican states that have higher income tax rates–in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, for instance. Places like Idaho.
Matt, Maybe that's part of it, but it doesn't explain states like South Dakota and Tennessee (with no income tax) and states like NY and New Jersey and California, with very high income taxes.
Any comments on the baseball paper?
On the baseball study, I would be interested in distribution of the effect within umpire racial groups. Is it a consistent tendency or is it concentrated in particular umpires?
Also, what is the effect of technological checks on the error rate in general? If umpires take more care in general when technological checks are operating, this would reduce the bias effect on its own, since the bias effect is a form of error.
If (i) umpires are 90 percent white, (ii) white umpires unfairly disfavor non-white pitcher, (iii) except in parks where the QuesTech system is installed, then non-white pitchers are more valuable to teams with QuesTech at their home parks than they are to non-QuesTech teams. Do the home park QuesTech teams employ a higher percentage of non-white pitchers?
Lorenzo and Jeff, Those are good questions, and I don't have the answer.
For the baseball study, it would be important to set up the "ethnicity" categories the way the umpires themselves see them. Does a Puerto Rican umpire see a Venezuelan pitcher as a "fellow Hispanic," or as a South American foreigner? Would a Mexican umpire of European descent favor a Mexican pitcher of Indian descent? Do Anglo umpires discriminate in favor of or against pitchers with Polish or Italian names? Would a Siciliano umpire favor a pitcher whose surname suggested that his ancestors hailed from northern Italy?
The difficulty of setting up the categories properly would tend to produce an underestimate of the discrimination that was going on.
Philo, Yes, but for the black/white groups I'm not sure that's a big problem. It depends how many errors you have, and how biased the errors are. For hispanics it is certainly trickier.


George Wyllie worked as a post office engineer and customs officer before taking up art. Inspired by Italian metal sculpture, he took welding classes at the Royal Technical College and studied part-time at Glasgow School of Art. Exhibiting widely from the 1960s, he didn't become a full time artist until 1979. He described himself as a 'Scul?tor', exhibited around the world, and was perhaps best known for his 1987 'The Straw Locomotive' (suspended above the River Clyde by a crane then ceremonially burnt) and the award-winning 'The Paper Boat', which sailed down the Clyde, Sheldt and Hudson rivers.
This work was purchased for the collection in 1977 from an exhibition at the Macrobert Art Gallery.


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Givenchy's Lea T. Is Going To Be On Oprah
By Britt Aboutaleb
Lea T., second from the right, in Givenchy's AW10 ad campaign. Photo: Givenchy
Lea T.'s scheduled to film a segment for one of Oprah's final shows. The transgendered model's best known for her central role at Givenchy; she was Riccardo Tisci's assistant and now she's his muse and fit model. The 28-year-old's profile started to rise after she was shot for French Vogue last year and appeared in Tisci's brilliant couture collection, as well as the house's fall ad campaign and spring runway. The segment's set to air in February.
It hasn't been filmed yet (and her reps in Milan can't comment until after it's aired), but regardless of the focus of the piece, it's a big deal. Few models make it onto Oprah, especially not those whose careers are just starting, or those rising to fame on the platform of being different. Fame within the fashion community is one thing, but it's nothing compared to what Oprah can do. At the very least, her conversation with Oprah won't be boring (and if she wears Givenchy, neither will the outfits).
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HALF-TIME! I've been here for 6 days and now I have another 6 day ahead of me. So excited! :-) Today I strolled around Champs-Élysées, Invalides and the Eiffel tower! Again, the weather was amazing and I literally went sun-bathing all day! As you can imagine it was very crowded at places like the Tour Eiffel or l'Arc de Triomphe but I always try to find new angles on where to get the best shot without hundreds of people in the background. I don't know why I really don't like it but it really stresses me out when I see SO many people in the background haha. Anyways. Thank god that Paris has fantastic public transportation because without that I wouldn't go anywhere haha. French people drive so crazy it's insane. I literally thought we would crash any second when my friend picked me up from the train station! You really have to pay attention to every direction because a. cars do NOT stop whatsoever and b. they don't really think about the value of the car haha, so crazy. When I get back home I swear the first thing I'm going to enjoy like nothing will be driving my car with the knowledge that I'll be save at the end of the day. When I come back to Paris or France in general I always remind myself that having a street system or rules on streets are not to take for granted haha. Never mind. Deets of what you can see in the pictures on me are stated above! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! <3 Lots of love!


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Construction Update: 110 Madison Avenue
11:30 am on September 26, 2013 By Nikolai Fedak
110 Madison Avenue is going vertical, with the future 17-story building now standing two floors above street level. The development will eventually hold 18 condominiums, catering to the NoMad's boutique luxury segment; the area has…
New Hotel Rising: 160 West 56th Street
7:30 am on September 26, 2013 By Nikolai Fedak
A new sliver-hotel is set to rise at 160 West 56th Street, which was bought last July for $4,000,000. The tiny property, which formerly held a 4,000 square foot carriage house built in 1879, will…
Renovation Imminent: 400 West 57th Street
After decades of waiting, action is finally beginning on the decrepit Windermere, located at 400 West 57th Street. The building stands as a legacy of Hell's Kitchen's tumultuous history; while it is an architectural gem,…
Construction Update: 125 West 28th Street
The Great Wall of Kaufman is nearing completion, with the topping-out of the new Cambria Suites Hotel, at 125 West 28th Street. The building stands 18 stories tall and completes a trio of Kaufman-designed projects…
Revealed: 38 West 36th Street
Excavation has begun at 38 West 36th Street, which will be a new 22-story hotel designed by Peter Poon. Renderings posted on-site are surprisingly adequate, and it does seem the design will cross the tolerable…
Construction Update: 400 Park Avenue South
2:30 pm on September 23, 2013 By Nikolai Fedak
Toll Brothers' 400 Park Avenue South is well past the halfway mark, but more notable that the superstructure's progress is the tower's facade, which now covers six floors – giving a real taste of what…
New Hotel: 18-22 West 56th Street
Midtown's hotel boom is showing signs of accelerating, as another new hotel is about to begin rising at 18-22 West 56th Street. Demolition is already in full-swing, and permits for the new building are in…
Construction Update: 432 Park Avenue
12:00 pm on September 20, 2013 By Nikolai Fedak
The pace of construction is accelerating quickly at 432 Park Avenue, which is harkening back to the days of old New York, when supertalls like the Empire State Building were built in only one year;…
Construction Update: The CitizenM Hotel
The CitizenM Hotel at 218 West 50th Street is almost ready to open, per the latest submitted photos from YIMBY readers Dave & Ava. The only thing the development appears to be missing from its…
CIM's 432 Park Avenue has crossed another important milestone, as the core forms for the tower have now breached the 500-foot mark; though the superstructure is still invisible from most of Manhattan, it will pierce…


This is a great mid-century turquoise glazed pottery lamp. I have not removed the vase section from the base to check for any markings on the bottom, but I believe the vase is American, created in the Chinese manner; the lamp is fitted with a chinese-style carved wood base. All elements are in excellent condition. The color of the vase is what makes this lamp so attractive. The deep turquoise glazing makes space come alive. Thanks for looking.


Lock in a great price for Aparto Suites Muralto – rated 8.5 by recent guests!
Very clean. The staff was extremely friendly. Our flat was rather big and the kitchen was in a good state.
I love the location - the reasonable cost - and the kitchen!
Close to metro line and fun shops. Breakfast was very good. We were able to leave our luggage at the desk for a few hours after check out.
I didn't try the restaurant. But everything was great.
Location , staff(Roberto Rodriguez) in reception was very helpful . Close to plaza de espana, royal palace, temple of debod and calle mayor) Also. Sabatini garduns were fun to see.
Spacious, central, good breakfast. Value for money.
The apartment was clean, quiet and well presented with good facilities. Housekeepers were nice and can speak English. Great location 5 minute walk from metro station.
Not too far from centre, 3 stops on metro to Sol. Clean and tidy. Friendly, helpful reception staff. Would recommend and would stay again.
Aparto Suites Muralto This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
Aparto Suites Muralto is located in a quiet area of Madrid, within walking distance of the Royal Palace and Plaza de España. All apartments have free Wi-Fi and kitchenette.
The Aparto Suites Muralto are located close to the famous El Corte Inglés department store. The hotel has a library and a terrace. Air-conditioning and heating are available.
There is a nice park nearby, and the city center is a short metro journey away. The suites are also close to the famous cinemas around Gran Vía.
The Muralto's tour desk can book cinema tickets and organize trips to the Warner Brothers Theme Park.
Each apartment has a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator. There is satellite TV with international channels.
When would you like to stay at Aparto Suites Muralto?
This apartment has a double or twin bedroom with satellite TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge.
This apartment has a twin bedroom, a living area with a double sofa bed and satellite TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge.
This apartment has 2 single beds. The living room includes a sofa bed for 2 people and flat-screen TV with satellite channels, while the kitchenette comes with a microwave and fridge.
Air-conditioned and heated, this apartment with free Wi-Fi includes one twin bedroom and a living room with a double sofa bed and satellite TV. The kitchenette comes with a microwave and fridge.
This apartment has a kitchenware, flat-screen TV and microwave.
This air-conditioned apartment features 1 double bedroom and 1 bathroom. The living room includes a sofa bed, work desk, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The kitchen comes equipped with a fridge, hob, and a microwave. Free WiFi and heating are available.
This air-conditioned apartment features 2 single beds and 1 bathroom. The living room includes a sofa bed, dining table, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The kitchen comes equipped with a fridge, hob, and a microwave. Free WiFi and heating are available.
This apartment features air conditioning, kitchenware and stovetop.
This apartment has a stovetop, satellite TV and microwave.
Very good location. Near the Metro Station Arguelles and near the Bus Turistic stop (Templo de debod which is a very nice park for kids). It is located near a department store (El Corte Inglés), clothes shops, metro station, cafes and fruit shops, with several supermarkets around, wich is very good if you are going to use the kitchen they have in every apartment.
House Rules Aparto Suites Muralto takes special requests – add in the next step!
Aparto Suites Muralto accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Please note that parking spaces are subject to availability at the time of arrival.
Please note that for stays of 3 nights or longer parking costs EUR 12 per day.
Please inform Aparto Suites Muralto of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
there was'nt enough room to pass between the bed to the bathroom.
The croissant were actually stale. The rest of the breakfast was fine.
The bathroom was fully equipped.
I had a room 512. This room has a common wall with the elevators and I could literally hear every move an elevator made and they were running till 3 am. I could also hear everything my neighbors were doing. It was a horrible night and I did not sleep till 3am. I am not sure if only my room is so "lucky" or it is an overall problem of this building. At least avoid rooms ending with 12 as they are all next to elevators. The breakfast is as well not good to my taste and there were old and spoiled fruits. This is no-go for a hotel. Overall, despite a location and quite nice stuff I would not recommend the hotel.
Car park space was a little tight, only space for about 5 cars.
Location and the spacious rooms. Also the staff were very helpful.
This is a "real" apartment hotel - meaning that you actually get a small apartment including a basic kitchen, a seating area and lots of space. Location is great with Metro just out of the door and many shops around. Finally the coffee at the breakfast is excellent.


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Cambridge, UK, 24 Sep 2018
Meteor Inkjet's parent company, Global Graphics PLC (Euronext: GLOG), has been selected for the FT Future 100 UK ranking - the UK's fast-growing businesses that are shaping the future of their sector and making a positive impact on business and society. Global Graphics PLC, whose headquarters are in Cambridge, is a developer of platforms for digital inkjet printing and type design.
"We're delighted to be included," says Gary Fry, the CEO of Global Graphics PLC. "2018 has been a year of milestones for us and this ranking adds to the accolades we have received. We are enjoying financial success from keeping our eye firmly on our strategy to provide solutions to the fast-growing inkjet market and we've just received a prestigious industry award from the Printing Industries of America for the impact we are making. Earlier this year we appeared in the 2018 London Stock Exchange Group's 1000 companies to inspire Britain. None of this success would have been possible without our talented employees who go the extra mile to deliver first-class products and support to our customers."
At the end of September Global Graphics Software, a subsidiary of Global Graphics PLC, will collect a major industry accolade, the InterTech™ Technology Award, from the Printing Industries of America. The award is for the software innovation that makes it possible to achieve high-quality at high-speed when printing on wide range of surfaces including textiles, packaging and ceramics. In May 2018 Global Graphics PLC appeared in the 2018 London Stock Exchange Group's 1000 companies to inspire Britain, an annual celebration of some of the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.
As an FT Future 100 UK company, Global Graphics will be included in The Mishcon Leap programme. The Leap is an active network offering events for founders and management of innovative fast-growth businesses in the UK. The programme includes a series of workshops, briefings and opportunities to learn from and share experiences with fellow business leaders.
Global Graphics revenues for the financial year ended 2017 were Euros 20.5m compared with Euros 7.9m in 2013.
About Global Graphics PLC
Through its operating subsidiaries, Global Graphics PLC (Euronext: GLOG) is a leading developer of platforms for digital inkjet printing and type design and development. Customers for digital inkjet technology include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen and Mark Andy. Those for font design include numerous international brands, from manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz and Siemens, to digital media and epublishing companies.
Global Graphics PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK. Its subsidiary companies are printing software developers Global Graphics Software; the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists, Meteor Inkjet; and the type foundry, URW Type Foundry,
Jill Taylor
Global Graphics
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Breaking news!! The 2-stroke is making a return to national motocross racing. See below for the complete press release but here are the important points.
There will be a 125cc two-stroke support race at 7 of the 2018 national motocross rounds.
The event is open to racers that are "B" class or better and at least 16 years old.
The six rounds will operate as qualifying for the seventh round at the series finale in Indiana.
The locations for the six rounds are Hangtown, Thunder Valley, High Point, Southwick, Washougal, & Budd's Creek. (Indiana Finale).
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (April 17, 2018) – The beloved sound of 2-stroke motorcycles will return to American motocross this summer as MX Sports Pro Racing has announced the introduction of the 125 All-Star Series. This new support program will be featured at a total of seven rounds of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, beginning with the season-opening Hangtown Motocross Classic on May 19th.
The 125 All-Star Series will consist of six qualifying rounds and a climactic finale at the season-ending Ironman National on August 25th. In addition to bookending the National schedule, this one-of-a-kind 2-stroke showcase will also visit Thunder Valley (June 2), High Point (June 16), The Wick 338 (June 30), Washougal (July 28), and Budds Creek (August 18). Each All-Star event will feature a one-moto format and will be contested during opening ceremonies at the designated Nationals.
The Dirt Diggers will help open the 125 All-Star Series at the 50th Annual Red Bull Hangtown Motocross Classic, the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season opener on May 19th.
"The resurgence of market interest for 2-stroke based motorcycles and our recent experience with 2-stroke support classes at national events presents us with opportunities for developing a more formal program for these products for 2018 and beyond," explained Roy Janson, Director of Competition for MX Sports Pro Racing.
The 125 All-Star Series is open to current production-based 125cc 2-stroke machines, as well as non-current production models from the final three years of production for manufacturers who no longer produce 125cc models. To be eligible to compete riders must be a minimum 16 years of age, with an AMA skill classification of "B" or higher. Current and former AMA Pro Motocross-licensed riders are eligible to compete, so long as they are not participating in the professional classes at that event.
To apply for race entry, submit the 125 All-Star Series Entry Form directly to the appropriate event promoter noted on the Form.
The beloved sound and smell of 2-stroke motorcycles return to Washougal as one of the seven Nationals hosting a 125 All-Star Series race.
Tickets to each round of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on now on sale and can be purchased by visiting ProMotocross.com.
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, features the world's fastest outdoor motocross racers, racing aboard the best bikes each factory offers, on the roughest, toughest tracks in the world. The 12-rounds series begins at Hangtown in May and ends at Indiana's Ironman Raceway in August. It includes stops at the premier motocross racing facilities in America, with events in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, New York and Indiana. The pro riders race on Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is managed by MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in off-road power sports event production. The series is televised on NBC, NBCSN and MAVTV and streamed live on NBC Sports GoldSeries partners include Lucas Oil (series title sponsor), Red Bull, WPS, Fly Racing, GEICO Motorcycle, MotoSport.com, Garmin, 100%, KTM, FMF, Deltran Battery Tender, Pirelli, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Pivot Works, Vertex, Alpinestars, KMC Wheels, MotionPro, VP Racing Fuels, Acerbis and Racer X. More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com.


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Initiatives that contribute to addressing social issues
Living Environment & Digital Media Equipment Group
Message from the Group President
Providing Products that are Helpful for Society and the Environment in Wide Areas through Creating Comfortable Living Spaces and Reducing Environmental Impact during Production
Tadashi Matsumoto
Senior Vice President, Group President,
Living Environment & Digital Media Equipment
The Living Environment & Digital Media Equipment Group focuses on the air-conditioning and refrigeration systems business, one of the growth-driving sectors at Mitsubishi Electric. In addition to expanding operations, we are pressing forward with proposals of total solutions using IoT and AI technologies as well as products within and outside the Mitsubishi Electric Group and striving for growth by taking advantage of a wide range of synergies in technologies and business operations as a general electric-appliance manufacturer.
As we expand business, we believe it is important to provide products and services that contribute simultaneously to achieving sustainability, safety, security, and comfort as well as to resolving social issues. Part of this includes supplying a broad range of environment-friendly systems and services for the home, office, and industry. These include air conditioners that produce less CO2 during use and our energy-saving EcoCute product lineup. Additionally, Mitsubishi Electric proposes solutions that aim to achieve energy savings by building systems as a whole in support of programs such as ZEH and ZEB, promoted by the Japanese government.
Meanwhile, as activities to reduce CO2 from production, the Living Environment & Digital Media Equipment Group is proactively introducing energy-saving products at production sites; namely, high-efficiency air-conditioners, heat-pump hot-water supply systems and LED lighting. We are also promoting energy-saving activities by improving productivity linked to just-in-time improvement activities based on e-F@ctory concepts.
Major social issues for which risks and opportunities have been recognized and evaluated
Focusing on the SDGs
Optimal use of energy
Introduction of clean energy
Development of safe, secure, comfortable and sustainable cities
Sustainable use and development of resources
Proper management of chemical substances
The Energy Conservation Center, Japan Chairman's Fiscal 2020 Energy Conservation Grand Prize Presented for Room Air Conditioners and High-Ceiling Lighting Equipment at the Same Time
Room air conditioners, LED lighting and other products sold by Mitsubishi Electric incorporate various devices in order to simultaneously achieve improved energy-efficiency performance and maximum comfort. Such efforts were recognized by the Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ), and two Mitsubishi Electric products received honors in the Products and Business Models Category of the Fiscal 2020 Energy Conservation Grand Prize presented by the organization.
Awards Outline
<Products and Business Models Category>
ECCJ Chairman's Award
FY2021 Kirgamine FZ Series room air conditioner
"Kirigamine REMOTE" (display example) smartphone app that allows users to check the temperature distribution in a room with a thermal image
"GT Series" high-ceiling LED base lights <For general use>
"GT Series" high-ceiling LED base lights <For use in special environments>
MILIE LED Lighting – Realizing Reduced Power Consumption and Comfort
The MILIE LED lighting brand name was coined from the words "Mitsubishi", "lighting", and "ecology". It expresses our desire to make positive contributions to Earth and society through LED lighting. The lineup has been expanded to include products for a wide variety of applications according to purposes and facilities. These include My Series LED base lights mainly for offices, GT Series high-ceiling LED base lights for factories, warehouses, and gymnasiums, AK Series LED spotlights for retail stores, the MILCO.NET and MILCO.S lighting control systems, which simultaneously achieve improved comfort and reduced power consumption, and misola* new lighting equipment that expresses blue sky with sufficient depth feeling and natural light, and more.
* Scheduled to be released in October 2020
MILIE LED lighting
EcoCute that Can Be Used in Conjunction with Photovoltaic Systems*1*3
EcoCute
The EcoCute heat-pump hot-water supply system has a Weather Link AI function*2 that can be linked to a photovoltaic power generation system*3. Based on the weather forecast and previous solar power generation records, artificial intelligence (AI) automatically determines whether or not to use solar power-generated electricity to supply hot water on the next day. By optimizing the timing of night-time water heating, energy efficiency is boosted.
*1 Excludes Compact EcoCute and EcoCute Lite
*2 In order to take advantage of the Weather Link AI, GT-HEM3, a component sold separately, a smartphone or tablet, and a dedicated app are required. The Weather Link AI is compatible with FY2019 Mitsubishi Electric EcoCute models or later. For use of Mitsubishi HEMS with EcoCute, a separate component, a smartphone or tablet, a dedicated software application, and installation are required. Details including system requirements for tablets and smartphones can be confirmed on Mitsubishi Electric's HEMS product website.
*3 Sales of our photovoltaic systems under our brand have ended as of March 31, 2020.
Recycling of Home Electrical Appliances
We have developed technologies to automaically separate three types of plastics (i.e., PP, PS and ABS) used in home electrical products from a mixture of different materials originating from home appliances. We have also improved the identification of physical properties when separating materials, and are pressing forward with an original recycling system in which plastics recovered from home electrical appliances are recycled and used to manufacture our home electrical products.
Mitsubishi Electric's business segments
Public utility systems group
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Automotive equipment group
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CSR management
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Daily Dirt II – 4/17/15
Friday afternoon dirt…
It sounds like former St. Louis head coach Brad Soderberg is in the mix to replace Ritchie McKay on Tony Bennett's staff at Virginia. Soderberg was the head coach at St. Louis from 2002-2007 (80-74). He is currently the head coach at Lindenwood (MO) where he has won 128 games in his six seasons. He is a former assistant to Tony Bennett's father Dick Bennett at Wisconsin, and also played for the elder Bennett at Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
The Louisville Courier Journal is reporting that Louisville assistant Wyking Jones will be departing to join Cuonzo Martin's staff at Cal. Jones has been with Pitino since 2011, and has also worked at Pepperdine and New Mexico. Cal is looking to replace Jon Harris who became the head coach at SIUE earlier this spring.
Tagged with: Cal Lindenwood Louisville Virginia
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 11/8/21
Former Louisville standout DeJuan Wheat joins IU Southeast MBB staff
Louisville suspends Chris Mack for 6 games


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Der Hooke Point ist eine Landspitze an der Loubet-Küste des Grahamlands im Norden der Antarktischen Halbinsel. Sie liegt nahe dem Kopfende des Lallemand-Fjords und bildet auf der Nordseite der Arrowsmith-Halbinsel die östliche Begrenzung der Einfahrt zur Dowdeswell Bay.

Der Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey kartierte sie zwischen 1946 und 1959 anhand von Vermessungen und Luftaufnahmen. Das UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee benannte sie 1959 nach dem englischen Universalgelehrten Robert Hooke (1635–1703), in dessen Hauptwerk Micrographia die erste bekannte Beschreibung von Eiskristallen enthalten ist.

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Legacy United States brick and mortar banks are in the crosshairs of so-called challenger banks—nimble European startups with unusual names like Starling, Revolut, Monzo, and N26, and equally unusual value propositions. The digital-only banks have attracted millions of customers across Europe, carving inroads into traditional financial institutions' depositor base.
Each challenger bank has developed a mobile application designed to make banking a speedier, frictionless and more enjoyable customer experience. All are said to be mulling U.S. expansion, with N26 and Revolut filling out the necessary paperwork to obtain both federal and state banking charters later this year.
Venture capitalists have taken notice, investing four times as much money into challenger banks in 2018 as they did in 2017 (and 10 times more than in 2015), according to CB Insights' Managing Analyst Matthew Wong. Traditional legacy banks also are investors, with the venture capital arms of Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and J.P. Morgan Chase placing bets on FinTech banking startups Square, Circle Internet, and Prosper, among others.
At the same time, another group of startups called NeoBanks are partnering with legacy institutions to offer similarly novel, digital-only (branchless) bank services, among them Cogni, Chime, Varo Money, and Aspiration. Added up, this whirlwind activity is expected to reshape banking into more of a mobile customer experience. Already, more than 9,000 bank branches have closed since 2010, primarily in big metropolitan areas.
More brick-and-mortar banks await the wrecking ball: Wells Fargo, for instance, plans to close 800 branches by next year. The upshot is clear: People have no time to wait in line at a retail bank branch to make a deposit or a withdrawal. In line has been superseded by online. "At the end of the day, this is all about people—their needs, time, and ease," said Archie Ravishankar, CEO and co-founder of Cogni (short for "cognitive" banking).
Traditional banks certainly could have seen the onrush in competition coming. The financial crisis in 2008 and the Great Recession that followed resulted in a massive loss of consumer confidence and trust. But consumer anger and anxiety are not the only reasons for the surge in customers opting for alternative banks. Legacy bank infrastructures and antiquated value propositions are other factors.
N26 (its name derives from the 26 cubes in a Rubik's Cube) is another fully-digital mobile bank offering standard savings and checking accounts through the use of an app and a Mastercard for ATM cash withdrawals, albeit free of charge. It takes less than four minutes to open an account, compared to 30 minutes or more at a retail bank. N26 also counts more than one million customers outside the U.S.
Starling Bank, another digital-only mobile bank, offers an app for digital bank accounts and online Mastercard debit card, through which users can deposit cash at more than 11,500 post offices across the United Kingdom. The bank's app connects with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Fitbit Pay, and other digital wallets.
While the above banks have obtained bank charters in the European Union, Revolut opted for a different approach, obtaining an e-money license instead. An e-license is quicker to obtain than a federal charter in the E.U. This digital alternative to cash allows users to make cashless payments with money stored in a digital debit card. Like the other challenger banks, Revolut has no hidden costs, like checking account fees (all the challengers pride their transparency). It also allows users to send money through social networks and a multi-currency Mastercard in a mobile app.
The above digital banks are going at it alone in competing against traditional banks. Cogni is among the digital-only mobile bank startups collectively lumped together as NeoBanks. Unlike challenger banks that are independent FinTech companies, NeoBanks partner with a traditional financial institution, obviating the frustrations inherent in acquiring a federal and state banking charter.
This approach makes abundant sense, given the protracted process of applying for and receiving a charter. A dozen years have passed since the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) last issued a new banking license. A key obstacle has been the Community Reinvestment Act's requirement for U.S. banks to have branches. In 2018, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for the first time started accepting applications for national bank charters from non-depository FinTech companies engaged in the business of banking.
Cogni, which is owned in part by FDIC-insured Barclays Plc, has been testing its MyCogni app in the U.S. since September 2018, in advance of a projected launch in June of this year. The NeoBank has a very unique value proposition that includes both rewards programs and a digital debit card providing up to 12 percent cash back on purchases at more than 150,000 retailers. Both concepts are aimed at banks' paltry 1-2 percent interest rates.
One Cogni rewards program effectively gives depositors money toward achieving dream goals, such as a trip to Venice or to the Coachella music festival. Partnering businesses that would benefit from the depositor's presence at these events—like hotels, restaurants, and assorted merchandisers—donate cash gifts to the account holders' "savings buckets" to reach the person's monetary need, say $5,000 for Venice and $500 for Coachella. "Banks should have an emotional relationship with their customers, driven by their lifestyles and life goals," Ravishankar said.
Challenger banks will undoubtedly take a share of the traditional bank market in the U.S. But as legacy banks learn from the upstarts, partner with other startups, and parlay their enormous capital bases into their own innovative consumer-focused platforms, the resulting free-for-all in competition should benefit all of us with a few dollars to save and spend.


Buttermilk built its 50-year legacy on wide-open and gently rolling trails that cater to beginners and families. Today it's famous for hosting the ESPN Winter X Games and being voted #1 by Transworld Snowboarding Magazine Reader's Poll for best park. The 22-foot superpipe in the legendary terrain park does not disappoint, as many X Games winners, Olympians and up-and-comers can attest.
Base elevation: 7,870 ft. / 2,399 m.
Summit elevation: 9,900 ft. / 3,018 m.
Vertical rise: 2,030 ft. / 619 m.
Uncrowded slopes: On average, 3.7 people per acre / 8 people per hectare.
Best known for: Winter X Games, which will be held at Buttermilk through 2012!
Beginner terrain makes Buttermilk an excellent learning mountain for new skiers and snowboarders.
What's new: New high-speed quad up Tiehack to replace the slow double. Buttermilk Park - Snow Park Technologies-designed park including the X Games Superpipe (550 ft long) and X Games Slopestyle.
Located at the base of Buttermilk, Bumps offers a wide variety of healthy, innovative dishes. The restaurant has stunning views up the mountain toward the halfpipe and jumps in the terrain park. We can provide a separate dining area for groups with buffet lunch or run an all-day tab for your guests, enabling them to get breakfast, lunch and snacks at their convenience. Reservations are required for large groups of 40 or more people.
Spectacular views of Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Creek valley. The popular "make your own" Mongolian grill offers a huge variety of vegetables, beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu and delicious sauces. Great burgers, soups and chilis. Cafeteria-style, open for lunch during ski season only.


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Singapore fast becoming a centre for biologics excellence
Singapore has been making its case as a great place to invest for drugmakers, especially for those developing biologics, at the 2007 BIO Convention being held in Boston, USA.
The Asian nation says that having established "a reputation as the most competitive and trusted site for pharmaceutical bulk activities and secondary manufacturing," it is now aggressively pursuing investments in protein-based drugs. In the last two years, it has already attracted "four major biologics investments" totalling close to $1 billion.
Genentech is building a $140 million microbial-based manufacturing facility to produce Lucentis (ranibizumab), its treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration, while Lonza is building two mammalian cell-based production plants. The first, which cost $250 million has been outsourced to produce Genentech's cancer drug Avastin (bevacizumab), while the second $350 million facility "will support the needs of additional customers." GlaxoSmithKline is also constructing a $200 million plant to produce paediatric vaccines against meningitis and typhoid.
Yeoh Keat Chuan of the Biomedical Sciences Group at the Singapore Economic Development Board said these projects are a strong endorsement of the country "as the choice site for world-class biologics manufacturing. He added that building critical mass in biologics "will enhance our status as a global hub for biomedical sciences manufacturing, and raise the bar for competing locations because of the highly-skilled manpower and complexities associated."
Singapore has invested considerable resources "to create a pool of skilled manpower in biologics," it was claimed, and about 3,500 university graduates and 3,000 technicians are trained in life sciences every year.
Threat to branded sector in Singapore
Meantime, Irish data specialists Research and Markets have issued a report on Singapore's pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry, which notes that its drug exports are performing well, on the back of strong European demand after a production slump earlier this year. "An increased multinational presence and the country's growing status as a regional R&D and manufacturing base will continue to be key export drivers, although the majority of finished medicines for the local market will remain imported," the study notes.
Growth in the domestic pharmaceutical market is expected to be 4.5% in 2006 and its value is likely to exceed $660 million by 2010, up from $530 million in 2005. However R&M notes that Singapore will fail to perform as well as some other neighbouring markets, such as Malaysia, noting that while presently on hold, the proposals to contain pharmaceutical expenditure through a variety of measures (such as the encouragement of parallel imports and the introduction of direct price cuts) "continue to pose a threat to the branded sector."
GSK boosts vaccine capacity again
Pricing set to be a huge issue in Asian nations
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The City Council of the City of Stagecoach urges all citizens of this county and this community to participate in hurricane preparedness activities, and to pay close attention to all watch and warning instructions.
The Texas Department of Transportation has hurricane information, evacuation maps and up-to-date road conditions available on their website www.txdot.gov/travel/hurricane.htm.
To view road conditions on Texas highways, visit TXDOT's Road Conditions web site.
To view hurricane evacuation brochures (contraflow publications) in english and in spanish, visit TXDOT's Hurricane Contraflow Publications web site.
To view San Antonio road condition information, visit TransGuide's web site.
Tune in. Listen to local radio or television for evacuation information.
Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and continues through November 30. Start planning early to protect your families and property. If you live in an area threatened by storm surge – an EVACUATION ZONE – discuss evacuation plans with your family. Check with city or county officials to find out if your home is in an evacuation zone.
When making a family plan for any hazard, choose a place to call and a place to meet. Give all family members the name and phone number of someone outside your city or state. Anyone separated from the group should call that number to let others know where they are. Learn to use the American Red Cross "Safe and Well" website.
• Learn evacuation routes BEFORE storm season. If possible, practice driving the route out of town ahead of time. Make sure you have a full tank of gas before you leave. Expect delays and longer drive-times than normal. Just like any rush hour, traffic congestion in an evacuation is unavoidable.
• An emergency supply kit includes: NOAA weather radio and batteries, flashlight and batteries, extra eyeglasses, bottled water, non-perishable food, dry clothes, bedding, medications and copies of prescriptions, special products for babies, elderly and medically fragile family members, cash, credit cards, photo IDs, important documents and records, proof of residence and information your agent will require to process insurance claims.
• Make a checklist of preparations to be made before an evacuation and go over it with your family. Review it again when a storm is in the Gulf of Mexico.
• If you plan to stay in a hotel or motel, make reservations and confirm your reservations before you leave. If you plan to stay in a shelter, bring what you need to be comfortable, including bedding and toys for kids. Shelters will vary in what they offer evacuees.
• Contact your local office of emergency management to get information on making arrangements for anyone in your household who may need special assistance during an evacuation.
• Prepare an emergency kit for your pets and a plan for how to care for them when you are on the road and in a shelter or motel. Do not leave your pets behind.


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Hereditary Angioedema Risk Factors, Symptoms and Ways to Live Better
Health Topicsgenetic disorders-birth-defectsWhat You Need to Know About Hereditary Angioedema
What You Need to Know About Hereditary Angioedema
Learn what can trigger an episode, when symptoms can be life threatening and other facts about this rare condition.
By Jameson Kowalczyk
Hereditary angioedema, abbreviated as HAE, is a disorder where people experience recurring episodes of severe swelling. This swelling can occur throughout the body, affecting areas such as the hands and feet, the face, the genitals, the gastrointestinal tract and the throat. HAE is a rare condition, affecting between 6,000 and 10,000 people in the United States. For most people, symptoms first appear in childhood and get worse with the onset of puberty.
Here are seven things you should know to better understand this condition.
HAE symptoms are unpredictable
The frequency, duration and severity of HAE episodes vary from person to person. Many people experience episodes several times a month, while others only experience episodes occasionally. The areas of the body affected by HAE episodes do not follow a pattern—for example, you may experience swelling in the hands during one episode, and swelling in the abdomen during a different episode. Swelling can also occur in multiple sites during the same episode. While symptoms can be difficult to predict, there are treatments available that can help prevent episodes from occurring.
HAE episodes may have triggers
A trigger is factor that acts as a catalyst for symptoms. While the majority of HAE episodes occur without any identifiable trigger, mental stress and anxiety, physical exertion, surgery, dental work, injuries, illnesses, and changes in the weather are all listed as possible triggers for HAE episodes. Women have a few additional triggers to be mindful of—menstruation, pregnancy and using oral contraceptives. Identifying triggers is an important step in managing HAE, because it can help you help you prevent and anticipate episodes.
HAE episodes can be life threatening
Swelling in the intestinal tract or the throat can be life threatening. In addition to causing abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, swelling in the intestinal tract can lead to hypovolemic shock, a condition resulting from severe fluid loss that can cause organ failure and death. An episode of swelling in the throat is extremely dangerous—and about 50 percent of people with HAE will experience at least one episode of this in their lifetime. Swelling in the throat can close the airways, making it difficult or impossible to breathe and potentially causing death by asphyxiation. Any swelling in the throat should be considered a medical emergency.
Even when symptoms aren't life threatening, they can be debilitating. Swelling in the hands and feet can make doing basic everyday tasks impossible when you're experiencing an episode. Many patients with HAE report that it has a negative impact on education, career, relationships and quality of life.
HAE is caused by a genetic mutation
In the majority of cases, hereditary angioedema is the result of mutations in the SERPING1 gene. This gene is important to the production of a protein called C1 inhibitor, which suppresses other proteins that promote inflammation in the body. When a person has HAE, their body does not make the C1 inhibitor protein, or C1 inhibitor does not function properly. This leads to an excess amount of proteins that promote inflammation and fluid leaking from cells—which leads to episodes of swelling that are the major symptom of HAE.
There are three types of HAE
Hereditary angioedema can be classified as Type I, Type II or Type III. About 85 percent of people with HAE have Type I, where the body does not produce the C1 inhibitor protein. Roughly 15 percent have Type II, where the body produces C1 inhibitor, but the protein functions abnormally.
Type III is very rare, and there is still much researchers do not understand about Type III. People who have this type have C1 inhibitor that functions normally, and the angioedema has other causes. Another name for Type III is "HAE with Normal C1 Inhibitor."
HAE is not always inherited
Children who have a parent with HAE have a 50 percent chance of inheriting HAE. Unlike many other inheritable disorders, there are no carriers for Type 1 or Type II HAE; those who do not have these conditions cannot pass it on. There is evidence that some people may carry the genetic mutation for Type III.
An estimated one in four people with HAE did not inherit the condition from a parent, but instead developed HAE due to a new mutation of the gene that occurred at conception. Those who develop HAE through this spontaneous genetic mutation can still pass it on to their children.
There are treatments available for HAE
There are numerous prescription medicines available that can help treat and manage HAE. Treatments involve boosting levels of C1 inhibitor to counteract inflammation. Some treatments are taken to prevent attacks, others are taken in anticipation of an attack, or to halt and reduce the severity of an attack. Speak with your healthcare provider about the treatment option that is best for you.
Know Your Risk: Hereditary Angioedema
Learn the risks of developing this rare genetic disorder, as well as the risk of life-threatening complications.
Ask the Experts: Hereditary Angioedema Risks and Causes
Learn what it is, where it comes from and how to avoid the worst of its effects.
The 4 Best Ways to Get Help for Hereditary Angioedema
Being diagnosed with hereditary angioedema can be scary, but you don't have to go it alone.
Ask the Experts: Hereditary Angioedema Treatments
Treatment options can vary. Learn what they are and why working with a specialist is key.
How to Treat an Hereditary Angioedema Attack and Get Relief Fast
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Granite State Fitness would like to officially welcome Dayne Johnston to the Coaching staff.
Dayne has been a member with us since May of 2012. His first drop in WOD was "Tababta Something Else" which totally wrecked him. He was hooked at that point. Dayne's training took a huge turn in late 2012. He dedicated himself to "two a days", where he would split his day by doing the WOD and then coming in later and working on weaknesses. That dedication has really showed. It lead to him yearning for more. So he went and attained his CF Level 1 Training Certification in March.
What really caught our eye, where he would be an excellent fit to the coaching staff was in this years Fitness Open. He was one of our official judges. His attention to detail as a judge by sticking to the virtuosity of the movements was uncanny. He forced members to perfection. With that said we felt that he would be a great asset to helping GSCF's pursuit of excellence!
Dayne will be shadowing classes all week long. Any questions for us or Dayne feel free to ask. Please welcome him!


Drowning Pool is a US-American Nu-Metal band, that was founded inn 1997. It is currently composed by Jasen Moreno (singer), C.J. Pierce (guitar), Steve Benton (bass) and Mike Luce (drummer).
Drowning Pool was criticized for its song "Bodies". It contains texts like "Let the bodies hit the floor" and plays on 9/11.
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The Circle of Regional Effigies (CORE) is a massive collaborative art installation at Burning Man comprised of a ring of effigies that surround the Man created by Burning Man Regional groups from around the world. CORE teams work together throughout the Spring and Summer to create art that celebrates their Regional identities and showcases the collaborative artistic efforts of their community members. The effigies are not the work of one artist, but the brainchild of a group of enthusiastic local Burners. Regional groups work together on the concept and design of their effigy, and on the fundraising, building, installation and burn of their art piece. The sculptures' placement in a ring around the Man suggests the progress of the Burning Man culture radiating outward from the main fire at our center, out into the larger world. The CORE culminates in a shared burn event on Thursday night. The CORE project was started in 2011 and Utah was honored to participate in 2011, 2012, & 2013.
The Delicate Arch is one of the most recognizable of Utah's many natural wonders: an uncanny span of rock rising from a bare massif, it looks as if it were created for a purpose, not eroded into shape by mere chance. This archway begs the question — is it a simple result of erosion, or perhaps a portal to other worlds? In the many canyons of Utah's deserts are petroglyphs showing round-headed alien figures. Many speculate that our wild places have been visited for eons by the denizens of other worlds, and sightings of UFOs are common. People have always sought to tempt the visitors back; in ancient times canyon residents created that same rock art to honor them.
Incorporating art inspired by these petroglyphs, and maybe even some aliens, the PsycheDelicate Arch brings the history of the past as well as the mystery of the future directly to participants. Curious visitors can climb up to the top observatory deck for panoramic playa viewing or cross through the natural portal created by the Arch itself!
Utah, the Beehive State, is a pretty damn patriarchal place – but The Secret of the Bees reminds us that bees have a Queen, not a king. The Bee Goddess doesn't care about your ideology. Her massive, hive-shaped body is big enough to house not only a recursive image of herself (with herself again reiterated within her own belly, a third level down), but also as many burnable bee idols as the Utah community can design and build to be attached to the inside of the structure. Her incredibly large breasts represent the milk-and-honey of the good life. In the post-Mormon counterculture, Utahns have kept the community spirit but ditched the patriarchy. The bees have a secret – and it's that the Goddess never went away. She meets our gaze with multifaceted eyes of scintillating rainbows, and when we ask that human question, what are we doing here?
A Hive seated on a lotus flower gazebo with a phoenix rising out of a pineapple oblongata in the center – what are we creating? The Element 11 Regional Fire Arts Community of Utah presents the HATU CORE – filled with the art and creativity of more than 20 artists. An immersive art experience with forms drawn of multiple dimensions – painting, light, sculptures of wood, glass and metal, writings, faux art, performance art and more. What is HATU? The Hive Alembic of Transformative Universalities! Enter the Hive Alembic, an open and limitless space where possible, imagined, envisioned worlds becomes manifest through synergy, community and open heart intentions! Conscious Creativity!! HATU CORE is comprised of re-claimable materials – all except for wood will be removed and re-purposed within our community prior to the effigy burn.