UK regulator Ofcom has confirmed the making of regulations to allow people to use certain types of mobile phone repeaters without a licence. The new regulations come into force today - 12th April 2018 and are known as the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Repeater) (Exemption) Regulations 2018.
Cel-Fi Smart Signal Boosters are licence exempt under UK law and fully meet the requirements of Ofcom SI 2018/399*.
The making of these regulations follows a decision in October 2017 that licences would no longer be required to use two types of repeaters. These two categories are static mobile phone repeaters for indoor use, and low-gain mobile phone repeaters for in-vehicle use, but only when complying with required technical standards and conditions of use. The unlicensed installation of wideband repeaters will remain illegal.
Which Cel-Fi Smart Signal Boosters are right for my business or home?
Cel-Fi products are designed to address the challenges faced by businesses and consumers every day when trying to make and receive mobile phone calls in the home and office. So, no matter how big or small your home or business premises are, Cel-Fi has a mobile signal solution for you.
From our Plug 'n' Play PRO, DUO and PRIME to fully installed solutions such as the QUATRA and GO, we can give you advice and guidance to find the right solution.
If your circumstances do change and you decide to switch your Mobile Network Operator, the App's functionality enables you to future-proof your investment by allowing you to easily swap between operators as and when required.
The Cel-Fi PRO is suitable for both small and medium businesses and with 100dB of gain, Cel-Fi PRO will not only improve mobile signal across four (4) concurrent bands, it will also reduce your mobile phone's power requirements and extend its battery life.
There is nothing more frustrating than dropped calls or an intermittent connection because of poor indoor mobile signal coverage whether you're at home or in the office. The Cel-Fi DUO is available for EE, Three (and all hosted networks) and its area of coverage and signal gain make it ideal for homes, stores, offices, warehouses and small businesses in general.
Even the smallest of flats, homes and offices will have mobile phone coverage issues. The problems can be caused by anything from not having a clear line of sight to the nearest cell tower, or building materials that block mobile signals. Cel-Fi PRIME, the first all-in-one signal booster that is specifically tailored for spaces of 1,000 sq. ft. or less is a perfect fit for smaller spaces such as single rooms, flats or small offices. The Cel-Fi PRIME is available for EE, Three and all hosted networks.
Cel-Fi QUATRA is an active DAS hybrid solution for delivering high quality in-building mobile signal coverage in middleprise venues. It combines the best of active DAS and the Cel-Fi technologies that have been widely adopted by carriers around the world. It operates in off-air mode or can be integrated with carrier small cell equipment and operated in distributed small cell mode, creating a Supercell. Cel-Fi QUATRA can be configured with components, for single or multi-carrier environments.
For more information about the Cel-Fi QUATRA contact us here.
The Cel-Fi GO X Smart Signal Booster is a rugged premium mobile phone signal booster that strengthens your 3G or 4G signal coverage. It is the first carrier-class indoor/outdoor mobile coverage solution to feature industry leading 100dB signal gain and Nextivity's unconditionally network safe guarantee. Cel-Fi GO X leverages the award winning Intelliboost signal processing to deliver the industry's largest coverage footprint with the best voice and data wireless performance. Cel-Fi GO X is IP66 rated weather resistant and does not interfere with other wireless devices. This multi-carrier solution is ideal for use in commercial properties, government buildings, agricultural settings, small manufacturing operations, rural areas, businesses, and large homes. Cel-Fi GO X is cost efficient and easy-to-setup with an installer and can be easily optimised and monitored by using the Cel-Fi WAVE App.
For more information about the Cel-Fi GO X contact us here.
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I've just had the chance to unbox the HTC Desire S, one of the handsets announced in February, during MWC 2011. This device comes with a design that reminds me of the HTC Legend a bit, with that unibody case and aluminum chassis. If you're curious about what's in the box, feel free to check out the video at the end of the article.
Inside the box you'll find a ton of manuals, the handset's charger, USB cable and headset. There's also something you must know: HTC Desire S comes with the battery already inside, but it won't work when you try to start it right from the box. You need to remove the lid from the lower back side to uncover the battery, that's covered with a plastic foil, not allowing it to make contact in order for the handset to work.
There's a tiny mechanism here to be opened, working as a stopper for the battery, that slides out of the device. This "stopper" covers the microsD card slot and the SIM slot and it closes up easily. Quite nifty, right? There's also a chin to be seen at the front side of the device, reminding me of HTC Magic, but more about design and features in the full review in the next days.


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The Bank – osada w Anglii, w hrabstwie Cheshire, w dystrykcie (unitary authority) Cheshire East. Leży 13,8 km od miasta Crewe, 44,6 km od miasta Chester i 230,3 km od Londynu. W 2015 miejscowość liczyła 617 mieszkańców.

Przypisy

Wsie w hrabstwie Cheshire

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43% of this provider's 455 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 26%.
40% of this provider's 455 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 18%.
15% of this provider's prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 18%.
$45 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $119 among peers.
30 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 10.
This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on May 13, 2013.


…rosewood, that is. Tim has been leveling the fretboard of this 1964 Fender Jazz bass and, if one bends down close to the dust accumulating at the end there is a distinct scent arising from it. At once bitter, cool and slightly sweet with only a hint of the arid, acrid loam from which the tree sprang. The scent of rosewood dust transports one to another world.


This is one of those posts that has taken me FOR.EVER. to want to write. I did a lot of soul searching and realized why. This is me currently. This isn't my medical history… which is easily summarized… this is the active, messy journey that I'm on. I have anxiety about being criticized, being wrong, being criticized for being wrong… etc.
This part of my journey also opens me up to the many moving pieces in my healing process. It wasn't and isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. I don't do one thing to heal, I am currently doing many. And this makes it difficult to explain in one post without having 20 back-up posts on the things I will be talking about.
Rest assured, I will get to comprehensively cover the tools I use to heal from vulvodynia… but (as always) it may take a while.
We left off the last Medical Journey post with a feeling of hopelessness. But, gratefully, I was born with a researcher's heart. After a few Google searches, and reaching out to my Vulvodynia Facebook Group, I found a Pelvic Floor PT and a new GYN who specializes in vaginal pain. It was such an amazing feeling going from dejected to informed and hopeful.
I'll start with… PT. I found two pelvic floor physical therapists online that accepted my insurance. One had a long wait time, so I went with the second. In my first appointment, we discussed my vulvodynia and vaginal pain. We discussed other issues as well, such as my constantly tight back/shoulders and my knee pain that resulted from bed rest. This PT encouraged me to first heal the outer pains before we moved to the pelvic pain. I got orthotics to support my ridiculously high arch. I went weekly to realign my hips and ease my muscles to relax in my back. After about 4 months, I asked my PTA (I had been switched from the PT to one of her assistants) when we were going to start working on my pelvic pain. She had seen pelvic pain on my chart, but was never told that it was the main issue that I wanted to fix. She started some assessments and she determined that my inner thigh muscles were the tightest she had ever seen! We worked for a few more weeks to stretch and relieve that tension.
After about 5 months total with that clinic, I was finally told that they do not treat pelvic pain/vuvlodynia.
I freaking kid you not. I found them online because they wrote on their site that they treat vulvodynia. However, apparently the PT who had that training had moved years ago and they never removed the claim. Even when I had my initial consultation, the clinic PT told me that she could help me and that they do treat vulvodynia. I felt hoodwinked. And frustrated. Yes, I had worked on other parts of my body… but I could have done that in conjunction with pelvic floor PT!
This added to my frustration with doctors. To have my medical goals not only ignored but to be lied to about it made me furious. I felt like I had wasted 5 months and that I was never going to find someone to trust.
Then enter the other Pelvic Floor PT clinic I had found online months before (you can view the Utah clinic website here). I called, and by a miracle, I got in to be seen in just a few short weeks. Because I had seen what pelvic floor PT is NOT, it was easy to recognize it in it's true form. The women who treated me were phenomenal (I ended up being seen by all 3 PTs, as a result of my crazy schedule and location changes… but I settled in with the clinic's head PT, Valerie Schwalbe).
I was taught about how my tight muscles and constant tension were a major factor in my pain. Since I had previously had the surgery to remove the painful nerves, this part of my healing focused on releasing the emotional and physical trauma that held me captive. I focused on full-body muscle relaxing. I focused on visualization. I had a safe space where I could talk with someone who really understood what I was going through because she saw it every day. I came to love Pelvic Floor PT. It was so healing for me.
The first thing I learned was that I didn't know how to pee.
I'm not joking! In my first sessions, my PT guided me through how during our sessions, a relaxed pelvic floor felt almost as if you were about to pee. She encouraged me to do PT exercises at home and to try to find that sensation. I realized, with practice and sincere concentration, that I didn't relax when I peed… I pushed the urine out!
Instantly, I was transported back to being a child. I had accidents a lot as a child. We have some theories as to why I dealt with incontinence, but there was no "this is the answer, and this is the solution" fix.
What we did determine was that I became so anxious about having an accident as a child, I learned to constantly have a tight (re: incredibly tight!) pelvic floor. I clench my pelvic floor so much that it has been the hidden culprit behind my constant back and neck pain. In fact, even still sometimes I have anxiety when I focus on relaxing my pelvic floor. I am so conditioned that relaxation = accidents = embarrassment/trauma.
There is so much more to write about in regards to my pelvic floor PT journey, but this post is getting long. So I am going to take a break here. Thanks!


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Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Tell Not One, but 23 Stories
Gerard Howard IIIWednesday, October 24, 2018
In accordance with Rockstar's focus on bringing a meaningful single-player experience to fruition with Red Dead Redemption 2, it was decided that such a thing would not be possible to the developer's standards by fleshing out just one story. In order to fully immerse players within their extraordinarily detailed world, Rockstar decided that it would be essential to tell the stories of all 22 members within Arthur Morgan's gang. That includes the applauded John Marston. In an interview with Variety, the senior creative writer at Rockstar, Michael Unsworth, spoke of the advantages to having such a broad narrative scope:
A big cast of main characters was an advantage in many ways…it gave us a broad and varied set of perspectives and personalities to draw from and helped create the story we wanted – a gang on the run that functions as its own society, but it also created a lot of complexity. We knew we needed a diverse and interesting mix of characters for Dutch's gang and the challenge with any big ensemble cast like this is making them all stand out in some way and feel distinct from one another without descending into stereotype.
Unsworth also spoke of the obsessive drive that took hold of their character creation, re-recording and re-writing any lines that weren't true or interesting enough to what the character's story demanded. Rockstar wanted to address just why these characters found themselves involved with the gang's leader, Dutch, and how their bonds have turned them from a simple gang into something of a family.
Knowing Rockstar, that means there's 23 potentially heartbreaking moments to experience within the game. Whether those separate stories factor into the game's 60 hour length or not remains to be seen. Let's hope we'll see more of that attention to detail in potential future DLCs.
Nonetheless, I think we're all more than ready. Who do you think will be your favorite gang member in Red Dead Redemption 2? Let us know in the comments.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Characters Will Feature 23 Fully Developed Stories
[Source: Variety]
Tags: Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar Games, Rockstar Studios

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Q: Change Image OnMouseOver a div React Below is my code. I have done the part of changing an image, onmouseover a div. But, when i mouseover in one div, the images in the other div's also changes. I want only current div image should change. How, can i achieve that? or is there any simple way, where i can achieve that?
Thanks in advance
class VolBon extends Component {

  constructor(props) {
    super(props);

  this.state = {
      img: require('../../../assets/images/orange/org-org.svg'),
      imgOne: require('../../../assets/images/orange/opp-org.svg'),
      imgTwo: require('../../../assets/images/orange/tra-org.svg'),
      imgThree: require('../../../assets/images/orange/ach-org.svg')
    };
    this.handleMouseOver = this.handleMouseOver.bind(this);
    this.handleMouseOut = this.handleMouseOut.bind(this);
  }

    handleMouseOver() {
      this.setState({
        img: require('../../../assets/images/white/org-whi.svg'),
        imgOne: require('../../../assets/images/white/opp-whi.svg'),
        imgTwo: require('../../../assets/images/white/tra-whi.svg'),
        imgThree: require('../../../assets/images/white/ach-whi.svg')
      });
    }

    handleMouseOut() {
      this.setState({
        img: require('../../../assets/images/orange/org-org.svg'),
        imgOne: require('../../../assets/images/orange/opp-org.svg'),
        imgTwo: require('../../../assets/images/orange/tra-org.svg'),
        imgThree: require('../../../assets/images/orange/ach-org.svg')
      });
    }

  render() {
    return (

  )
}

A: This is happening because you are updating the value of all the state in the same function. One way to achieve your goal is by identifying each div by a unique identifier
handleMouseOver(val) {
  if(val === 0){
    this.setState({
        img: require('../../../assets/images/white/org-whi.svg')
    });
  } else if(val === 1){
     this.setState({
        imgOne: require('../../../assets/images/white/opp-whi.svg')
    });
  } else if(val === 2){
     this.setState({
        imgTwo: require('../../../assets/images/white/tra-whi.svg')
     });
  } else{
     this.setState({
        imgThree: require('../../../assets/images/white/ach-whi.svg')
     });
  }
}

render() {
    return (

 this.handleMouseOver(0)} onMouseOut={this.handleMouseOut}>

 this.handleMouseOver(1)} onMouseOut={this.handleMouseOut}>

 this.handleMouseOver(2)} onMouseOut={this.handleMouseOut}>

 this.handleMouseOver(3)} onMouseOut={this.handleMouseOut}>

    )
}

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Q: Ubuntu 20.04 installation on a USB flash drive I installed a full Ubuntu 20.04 installation on a 32 GB USB Sandisk flash drive and restarted the computer, but the following log appeared on the screen.
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0.139837]  mce:   [Hardware Error]: TSC 0 ADDR fef873cO MISC f8a0000086      " 0.139902]  mce:   [Hardware Error]: PROCESSOR 0:40651 TIME 1608218334 SOCKET 0
APIC 0 microcode 26
0.541303]  Initramfs unpackg failed: Decoding failed
[11.799739]  usb 3-1: device not accepting address 2, error -62
[23.063740] usb 3-1: device not accepting address 3t error -62 .
[24.415740] usb 3-1: device not accepting address 4, error -71
[25.035750] usb 3-1: device not accepting address 5, error -71
[25.043785] usb usb3-portl: unable to enumerate USB device
Gave up waiting for root file system device.   Common problems:
- Boot args (cat /proc/cmdline) ——— - Check rootdelay= (did the system wait long enough?)    -
- Missing modules (cat /proc/modules; Is /dev)
ALERT!    uuiD=559aaa74-c3b3-4ec6-b274-fffe85e!42cc does not exist.   Dropping to a shell!
BusyBox vl.30.1 (Ubuntu 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.1)builtinshell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built in commands

(initramfs)_

How can I solve it? Or will I have to do installation again?

A: It might be easier to install another way.
Extracting and cloning from an image file
Have a look at this link, that can help you install by extracting and cloning from an image file of an installed Ubuntu system. This system can boot both in UEFI mode and BIOS mode (alias CSM alias legacy mode) and it uses the free Linux drivers for graphics and wifi.
Use one of the following links to download the compressed image file,

*

*more stable:
dd_unb_ubuntu-20.04_15GB_2020-09-06.img.xz

*or with faster upgrading of program packages (using the 'proposed repository')
dd_unb_ubuntu-20.04_15GB_2020-09-07_with-proposed.img.xz.
Check that the download was successful, that the md5sum matches the listed entry in this file, with your eyes 'manually' or with the following command line,
<<<'89b3cd5206a1ce0e6b569cf276e04d7f  dd_unb_ubuntu-20.04_15GB_2020-09-06.img.xz' md5sum -c

or
<<<'ac00ae810b120d7b7dfca4d995593fbf  dd_unb_ubuntu-20.04_15GB_2020-09-07_with-proposed.img.xz' md5sum -c

when in the same directory as the compressed image file.
If there are problems

*

*If you have new nvidia graphics, you may need the boot option nomodeset, and later on (when the installed system is running), you can install a proprietary nvidia driver.

*If you need a proprietary driver for wifi, you can connect via wired internet (ethernet) and install a suitable proprietary driver for that purpose.

*See also specific detailed tips for installing this system to a USB drive at this link.
In the future
Please check at the linked web site, if there is some newer image file of the whole Ubuntu system (with file size greater than 1 GB),
phillw.net/isos/linux-tools/uefi-n-bios


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Highest Rated: 93% The Fly (1986)
Lowest Rated: 19% Jason X (2002)
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hailed as one of the most original and sophisticated horror filmmakers that came to prominence during the 1970s, David Cronenberg transcended the limitations of his somewhat disreputable genre to become one of the most respected directors of his generation. Cronenberg first gained notice for audacious sci-fi horror thrillers like "Shivers" (1975), "The Brood" (1979) and "Scanners" (1981), before scoring critical and commercial hits with "The Dead Zone" (1983) and his remake of "The Fly" (1986), starring Jeff Goldblum. Following the critically lauded "Dead Ringers" (1988), Cronenberg began branching out beyond horror to direct the adaptation of William S. Burrough's "Naked Lunch" (1991) and courted a great deal of controversy for "Crash" (1996), which focused on a group of people who derived sexual pleasure from car crashes. After years of earning a reputation - perhaps unfairly - as an exploitation director, Cronenberg gained wider respect for his Academy Award-winning thriller "A History of Violence" (2005) and his excellent crime drama, "Eastern Promises" (2007), both of which starred favored actor Viggo Mortensen. Having gone through many permutations throughout his career, Cronenberg attained the status of being one of the most intelligent and interesting contemporary auteurs working in English language films.
Highest rated movies
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
Disappearance at Clifton Hill
Nightbreed
Jason X
67% 59% Falling Proctologist (Character) - 2020
74% No Score Yet Disappearance at Clifton Hill Walter (Character) $23.7K 2019
61% 44% Maps to the Stars Director $347.6K 2014
60% 62% Tales From the Organ Trade Narrator - 2013
66% 31% Cosmopolis Director,
Screenwriter $743.6K 2012
78% 50% A Dangerous Method Director $5.7M 2011
88% 77% William S. Burroughs: A Man Within Unknown (Character) $46.4K 2010
89% 83% Eastern Promises Director $17.1M 2007
87% 76% A History of Violence Director $31.5M 2005
No Score Yet No Score Yet Best of Secter & the Rest of Secter Unknown (Character) - 2005
85% 68% Spider Director,
Screenwriter $1.6M 2002
19% 25% Jason X Dr. Wimmer (Character) $12.6M 2002
67% 74% American Nightmare Self - 2000
74% 69% eXistenZ Director,
Writer,
Producer $2.8M 1999
84% 85% Last Night Duncan (Character) $493.5K 1998
40% 27% I'm Losing You Executive Producer $12.7K 1998
No Score Yet 67% Moonshine Highway Clem Clayton (Character) - 1996
63% 61% Crash Director,
No Score Yet 59% Blood & Donuts Crime boss (Character) - 1995
No Score Yet No Score Yet Henry & Verlin Doc Fisher (Character) - 1994
43% 67% M. Butterfly Director $1.0M 1993
69% 77% Naked Lunch Director,
Writer $2.2M 1991
43% 60% Nightbreed Dr. Philip K. Decker (Character) $8.9M 1990
83% 82% Dead Ringers Director,
Producer,
93% 83% The Fly Gynecologist (Character),
Screenwriter $34.9M 1986
40% 49% Into the Night Group Supervisor (Character) - 1985
90% 76% The Dead Zone Director - 1983
78% 80% Videodrome Director,
Writer - 1983
70% 64% Scanners Director,
88% 29% Fast Company Director - 1979
84% 68% The Brood Director,
Screenwriter - 1979
76% 45% Rabid Director,
85% 59% Shivers Director,
60% 29% Crimes of the Future Director,
Cinematographer,
Film Editor - 1970
60% 30% Stereo Director,
70% 73% Slasher Unknown (Character) 2021
No Score Yet No Score Yet AMC+ Fan Experience Unknown (Character) 2021
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs Director 2018
99% 88% Alias Grace Unknown (Character) 2017
No Score Yet No Score Yet ET Canada Guest 2014
No Score Yet No Score Yet Q With Jian Ghomeshi Guest 2012 2014
No Score Yet 0% Rewind Unknown (Character) 2013
46% 66% Happy Town Unknown (Guest Star) 2010
No Score Yet No Score Yet etalk Guest 2007
86% 90% Alias Dr. Brezzel (Guest Star) 2003
No Score Yet 100% Friday the 13th: The Series Director 1988
News & Interviews for David Cronenberg
Interview: David Cronenberg on Cosmopolis
RT on DVD: Rush Hour 3, The Kingdom, and More!
Cronenberg Seeks The Talking Cure


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"""
A worker which collects messages from Switchboard and sends a text
message via Twilio to the provided mobile number.

  ./twilioworker.py --help
"""

__author__ = u"Thomas Moulia <jtmoulia@pocketknife.io>"
__copyright__ = u"Copyright © 2014, ThusFresh, Inc. All rights reserved."

import twilio.rest
import switchboard

import logging
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

# Flip this to True to allow the worker to send push notifications
SEND_APNS = True

class APNSWorker(switchboard.Client):
    """A Switchboard worker that will listen for new emails across all
    accounts. For each new email it wil fetch additional information,
    form it into a push notification, and send it to the client.
    """

    def __init__(self, sid, token, to, from_, *args, **kwargs):
        super(APNSWorker, self).__init__(*args, **kwargs)
        self._to = to
        self._from = from_
        self._twilio = twilio.rest.TwilioRestClient(sid, token)

    def opened(self):
        """Connect to the websocket, and ensure the account is connected and
        the INBOX is being watched, and then start watchingAll.
        """
        def post_setup((cmds, resps)):
            """Post setup callback."""
            logger.info("Setup complete, listening...")

        self.send_cmds(('watchAll', {})).then(post_setup)

    def received_unsolicited(self, resps):
        def post_fetch((cmds, resps)):
            """Post fetch callback."""
            for msg in resps[0][1]['list']:
                logger.debug("Preparing msg to send: %s", msg)
                from1 = msg['from'][0]
                from_name = from1.get('name') or from1.get('email', '<unknown>')
                notification = "%s - %s" % (from_name, msg['subject'])
                logger.info("Sending text message: %s", notification)
                try:
                    self._twilio.messages.create(
                        body=notification, to=self._to, from_=self._from)
                except Exception as e:
                    logger.error("Error sending push notification: %s", e)
                    raise

        for resp in resps:
            if resp[0] == 'newMessage':
                args = resp[1]
                promise = self.send_cmds(('getMessages',
                                          {'account': args['account'],
                                           'ids': [args['messageId']],
                                           'properties': ['subject', 'from']}))
                promise.then(post_fetch)
            else:
                logger.warning("Unknown unsolicted response: %s", response)

def main(sid, token, to, from_, url):
    """Create, connect, and block on the listener worker."""
    try:
        worker = APNSWorker(sid=sid, token=token, to=to, from_=from_, url=url)
        worker.connect()
        worker.run_forever()
    except KeyboardInterrupt:
        worker.close()

if __name__ == '__main__':
    import argparse
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Switchboard Twilio Worker")
    parser.add_argument('--sid', required=True, help="the twilio sid")
    parser.add_argument('--token', required=True, help="the twilio token")
    parser.add_argument('--to', required=True, help="the destination phone number")
    parser.add_argument('--from', required=True, help="the source phone number")
    parser.add_argument('--url', default="ws://192.168.50.2:8080/workers",
                        help="the url of the worker websocket interface")
    args = parser.parse_args()
    main(args.sid, args.token, args.to, getattr(args, 'from'), args.url)

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Having picked up his first guitar at the age of six, Will has gone on to become Guitarist Magazine's UK Acoustic Guitarist of the Year (2011) and one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine's 30 Great Guitarists Under 30 from around the world (2014). He holds Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship diplomas with Trinity College London in Classical Guitar Recital and has released four critically acclaimed albums of original material. His most recent solo album, "Dragonflies, Frogs and Bumblebees" was awarded five-star reviews and described as "technical mastery" and "simply beautiful" by magazines including Guitarist and Guitar Techniques. Will has performed relentlessly throughout his career and has given concerts up and down the UK and abroad. Whether it be headlining his own solo shows, performing at festivals, or supporting world-renowned artists such as Pierre Bensusan, Clive Carroll, Jon Gomm, Martin Simpson and Mumford and Sons amongst others, his performances have been described as "beautifully flawless" and "magical" by the music press. Having toured, performed, workshopped and given masterclasses in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Zimbabwe and China, Will has also made appearances including multiple concerts and workshops at one of Africa's biggest music festivals - The Harare International Festival of Arts. As a composer, Will's music is influenced by styles from all over the world, and has extended beyond just solo guitar composition. His orchestral works have been debuted by the UK's Ten Tors Orchestra and his guitar pieces have been used for various media projects including BBC Radio 4 documentaries. Will has been commissioned to write everything from incidental music for film and dance through to tuition pieces for beginners and has published three notation books to accompany his most recent albums. Also an in-demand tutor, Will has given workshops and masterclasses at festivals including The Ullapool Guitar Festival and has led the International Guitar Festival's esteemed Advanced Fingerstyle Course. He has worked alongside some of the finest guitar educators in workshop environments and ran the London Guitar Summit's Contemporary Acoustic Course twice alongside the world-renowned acoustic guitarist Antonio Forcione. Will has produced educational videos for MusicRadar's Acoustic Expo along with material for Imagine Publishing's Guitar for Beginner's series.


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Denver's hot retail market got another high-profile boost Thursday morning with the grand re-opening of H&M's flagship store on the 16th Street Mall.
The Swedish fast-fashion retailer unveiled its expanded 31,000-square-foot Denver Pavilions store, fresh with a new, third floor of shopping and the brand's exclusive home-goods collection.
Denver's is just the sixth store in the U.S. to carry the H&M Home line, which features bedroom, bath, kitchen and other household accessories, according to an H&M spokesman.
The fifth H&M Home store is in New Orleans' French Quarter.
"H&M always looks to choose the best locations for departments and lines in order to meet the needs of our customers," company spokesman Patrick Shaner said.
Pavilions officials, for their part, have hoped H&M would expand to the shopping center's third floor ever since it convinced the Swedish retailer to take over the former Niketown space for its first Colorado location in 2011, Sidell said.
"In the beginning, we talked to them about taking the entire space," Sidell said.
The 10,000-square-foot expansion cements the store's status as the Denver H&M flagship, he said.
H&M Home is the latest in a series of first-to-market scores for the downtown shopping center.
Barnes & Noble announced earlier this month it would close at the end of the year, paving the way for Japanese casual wear company Uniqlo to open its first store in Colorado — and second U.S. location outside the coasts — in 2016.
In September, Henry's Tavern brought its beer-focused concept to the long-vacant Virgin Megastore storefront, only the second Henry's outside the Pacific Northwest.
That H&M chose the Pavilions for its Home collection speaks volumes to downtown Denver's transformation into a place where people not only work and play but also live, Downtown Denver Partnership CEO Tami Door said.
Since 2010, more than 5,500 new residential units have been built or are under construction in the downtown area, according to the partnership.
H&M's investment should serve as a "great economic development message," as well, she said.


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Local fires reduce rainfall in dry season in southern Africa
Posted by blexy on April 12, 2016 5:50 pm
Categories: Top News
Emissions of particles, in particular soot, from local fires in southern Africa have increased due to human activities. Along with increasing global CO2 levels, these particles have led to a reduction in precipitation during the dry season in the region. The findings, published in a new Nature Communications paper by CICERO and the University of Leeds, illustrate that reducing or cleaning local fires may help to counteract reduced rainfall.
"Climate projections show that southern Africa, already prone to droughts, will get even less rain if greenhouse gas emissions continue unabated. Observations since the 1950s indicate that some precipitation reduction has already occurred," says lead author of the article, Øivind Hodnebrog, researcher from CICERO (Center for International Climate and Environmental Research — Oslo).
The new paper published in Nature Communications, shows that these reductions in rainfall during the dry season are due to a combination of increases in global CO2 concentrations, and to increased fire emissions that take place within the southern Africa region itself.
"Soot particles, also known as black carbon, absorb solar radiation and make the atmosphere warmer and drier. This in turn affects precipitation. Vast amounts of such particles are emitted from fires during the dry season each year. These fires are both natural and a result of human activities, for instance associated with farming practices," Hodnebrog continues.
The new study illustrates that, in addition to improving air quality, reducing fires and their associated particle emissions locally may be a useful way to mitigate reduced rainfall in the region.
"The soot particles typically stay in the atmosphere for only a few days, but can still lead to changes in precipitation locally. CO2 on the other hand, is a greenhouse gas that can remain in the atmosphere for hundreds of years after emission. Combatting the effects of increasing CO2 on precipitation therefore requires global efforts of emission reduction," Hodnebrog concludes.
The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Centre for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO). Note: Materials may be edited for content and length.


Thread: Restoring level 0 dumps on Linux: file too large?
At least one error was detected in 192.168.107.13.C__users_.20160404010101.1.
So: any ideas on how I can extract level 0s? I have yet to try moving it back to the client in order to extract as a windows compressed folder, but that's really suboptimal. I suspect unzip may just struggle with files of this size. It complains about an extra 38GB at the beginning of the file, which would tend to indicate that it considers only the last 4GB of this 42GB file valid. Coincidentally, MAXINT32 is roughly 4 billion... If that's the case, are there other unzipping tools that can be used? (7za won't touch it; I have yet to try vanilla 7z as I guess I'll have to compile it).
And i think (please correct me if I'm wrong) there is no way to restore file other way than that. Windows client uses native zip application.


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Some Cargill papers released; no high-level toxics reported
By Paul Rogers
Responding to months of calls for more openness, the Davis administration released hundreds of pages of studies Thursday revealing that despite some mercury contamination near Alviso, thousands of acres of industrial salt ponds ringing the South Bay do not contain toxics or other pollution in high levels.
The studies suggest that if the state and federal government decide to purchase the ponds from Cargill Salt and restore them for wildlife habitat, taxpayers won't be saddled with a big cleanup bill.
``We have been meticulous and thorough in protecting the public's interest,'' said Stanley Young, a spokesman for the California Resources Agency in Sacramento.
After negotiations with the Mercury News and its attorneys, the Davis administration released the toxics studies, along with other key documents at the center of the its effort to purchase 16,500 acres of Cargill lands for a proposed $100 million. The state Wildlife Conservation Board is scheduled to consider the proposal for a vote Feb. 11.
If approved, it would begin the largest wetlands restoration attempted in the United States outside the Florida Everglades, converting more than 20 miles of San Francisco Bay's southern shorelines -- from Hayward to San Jose to Redwood City -- to conditions not seen since the 1800s.
The total restoration could take more than 30 years and eventually cost more than $500 million.
The Mercury News, environmental groups, taxpayer organizations and open-government advocates have called on the Davis administration to make public four key sets of documents relating to the deal before it is signed. They include:
• The toxics studies done by Cargill, private consultants, the state Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Those studies include samples of soil, water and fish to determine if any ponds or surrounding lands contain high levels of pesticides, heavy metals, PCBs, mercury, lead or other contaminants.
• The ``phase-out'' agreement, detailing obligations Cargill must shoulder after the sale, including making sure the ponds don't become more salty and maintaining levees to prevent flooding along Highway 101 and other low-lying areas.
• The purchase contract.
• The appraisals.
On Thursday, interested parties described the Davis administration's decision to release two of the key sets of documents -- the toxics studies and the phase-out agreement -- as a good start. They were also happy to learn that the land apparently has a clean ecological bill of health.
But they pressed the Davis administration to release the appraisals and purchase contract before the Feb. 11 vote.
``I'm pleased at what they have released,'' said Marc Holmes, a spokesman for the Bay Institute, an environmental group in San Rafael. ``But I remain dismayed they are withholding the more controversial documents, because the public will not be able to make comments before the final vote occurs. That is unnecessary and unfortunate.''
The toxics studies reveal that the land does have some minor environmental problems. Cargill agreed to clean up lead paint in the soil near some of its buildings on a small piece of land near Napa, which would be included in the deal. A drainage canal near Moffett Field was cut out of the sale when it was found to contain toxins from Navy discharges. And Cargill will not transfer one pond near Menlo Park until the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission pays to clean up lead contamination from a now defunct skeet-shooting club that the agency allowed to operate nearby.
``It's a legitimate question to ask in 16,500 acres, `What's out there?' '' said Lori Johnson, a spokeswoman for Cargill. ``These investigations looked under every rock. The studies showed that the property is remarkably clean, and where there were problem areas, we've addressed them.''
Perhaps the only significant concern that surfaced in the toxics studies are the elevated levels of mercury in soils at 2,500 acres of ponds adjacent to Alviso. The mercury, about two to three times the concentrations in bay sediments, comes from runoff from old mercury mines in the hills above South San Jose.
There is concern the mercury could harm fish and wildlife when salt ponds are converted to wetlands. But neither the government nor environmentalists said Thursday that Cargill should have to pay for the cleanup, because Cargill did not cause the pollution.
There are at least three options, said Marge Kolar, refuge manager of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Fremont. They are: leaving those ponds as salt ponds; capping the mercury with dredge material and growing a marsh on top of it; or removing the soils, which she said is unfeasible.
Also Thursday, the state released a letter from regional water-quality officials who said the mercury in the Alviso ponds is not at levels high enough to trigger state laws mandating a cleanup.


This show deserves a big venue and big audiences. Bromance is absolutely brilliant!
The strong friendship between male friends involves respect, loyalty, playfulness, competition, humour, love and always looking out for each other. All of these aspects are beautifully fused together in Bromance, as well as, thankfully, the ability to catch each other when someone falls.
Bromance is plugged as a physical theatre/circus show, but it also involves some great dance, comedy and some fantastic acting during some very poignant gentle moments. The music, use of stage and all the other creative elements were spot on tonight.
The three men onstage, Beren D'Amico, Charlie Wheeller and Louis Gift have such incredible fitness, strength, and flexibility. They were all outstanding and all had moments to shine and make the audience gasp and cheer. It was not just one trick after another though that makes it stand out, but the build-up that occurs to engross the audience to ensure maximum impact in the end.
This is the Australian premiere of Bromance at the Adelaide Fringe and it is sure to win a lot of awards, as it already has done in the UK. Don't miss this one!
Bromance continues at the Royal Croquet Club's Ukiyo until Sun Mar 15.
Royal Croquet Club's Ukiyo, Sat Feb 14 This show deserves a big venue and big audiences. Bromance is absolutely brilliant! The strong friendship between male friends involves respect, loyalty, playfulness, competition, humour, love and always looking out for each other. All of these aspects are beautifully fused together in Bromance, as well as, thankfully, the ability to catch each other when someone falls. Bromance is plugged as a physical theatre/circus show, but it also involves some great dance, comedy and some fantastic acting during some very poignant gentle moments. The music, use of stage and all the other creative elements were spot on tonight. The three men onstage, Beren D'Amico, Charlie Wheeller and Louis Gift have such incredible fitness, strength, and flexibility. They were all outstanding and all had moments to shine and make the audience gasp and cheer. It was not just one trick after another though that makes it stand out, but the build-up that occurs to engross the audience to ensure maximum impact in the end. This is the Australian premiere of Bromance at the Adelaide Fringe and it is sure to win a lot of awards, as it already has done in the UK. Don't miss this one! Bobby Goudie Bromance continues at the Royal Croquet Club's Ukiyo until Sun Mar 15. Book at FringeTIX on 1300 621 255 or adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix. Click HERE to purchase your tickets.
Such incredible fitness, strength, and flexibility. Absolutely brilliant!


This legal two family home is a must see for an investor or a family that needs more space! The primary duplex apartment has a big living room, separate dining room, good size kitchen and half bath on the first floor. Head upstairs and there are three bedrooms and the main bathroom. This home has a fully finished, separate entrance basement with a bedroom, kitchen, full bathroom and a living room with sliding doors that lead out to the backyard. The finished basement photos are not shown due to tenant privacy. Outside, there is a fenced backyard and a one car garage. The property is close to all amenities to include malls, shops, restaurants, schools, places of worship and medical facilities. Transportation is a breeze with several buses and a train station close by. There is also easy access to major highways. Don't wait to see this property because it will be gone before you know it. Call the Listing Agent to schedule your private showing!


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Young Leaders from Italy and Israel Meet, as First LEADIt Cohort Visits Israel
Written by Steven Aiello
The future looks a bit brighter this week, with a historic visit from a group of Italian youth leaders to Israel. LEAD Italy (LEADIt) was founded in 2016 by Maria Elettra Favotto, and modeled after the innovative Israeli program LEAD. To celebrate the success of LEAD Italy and to strengthen ties between young leaders of both countries, Favotto led a delegation to Israel. The delegation, composed of 10 members of the first LEADIt cohort, is holding meetings with their Israeli LEAD peers to exchange ideas on leadership and learn about the challenges in each country.
LEAD is an innovative youth leadership program that puts a focus on empowering youth through education and opportunity. Led by organizational psychologist Eliav Zakay, LEAD focuses on building leaders and presenting youth with a choice: to become a leader, to make a change in society. With thousands of participants in 20 years and a robust alumni program, LEAD graduates have pioneered programs and initiatives impacting communities all over Israel.
More recently, the program's model has gone global. Five years ago LEAD partnered with Rotary Israel to organize a transformative conference for 140 youth from 24 countries. Favotto was one of the participants, and true to the LEAD model, she took the initiative when she returned home to Italy. After several return trips to Israel to get a better understanding of how LEAD works, Favotto founded LEADIt. Two years later, about 60 Italian youth from the Treviso region of Italy have participated, with many creating their own projects.
LEAD was founded in 1999 by philanthropist Morris Kahn, who was inspired by a youth leadership program he'd seen in the US. On Sunday, July 27, Kahn and Zakay met with the delegation, together with Deputy Ambassador Gianmarco Macchia from the Embassy of Italy. After Favotto presented an overview, each of the Italian members presented themselves and their projects: Massimiliano created a website for citizens to report infrastructural problems around their city, which could then be collected and presented to the local municipality; Pietro initiated a letter-writing campaign to remind people of the power of hand-written correspondence; Sara rejuvenated her town by creating a treasure hunt for children using local landmarks; Tosca's I-CHOOSE program gives meaning to school for primary school children through activities designed to promote emotional development and planning for the future; Greta helps teenagers to learn more about themselves, through introspection about values and who they really want to be; Francesco used his own experience from an immigrant home to construct a program connecting immigrant families and native Italians promoting intercultural learning and integration, and Martina's initiative offers vocational training for students at the end of high school to develop future goals and skills.
In concluding the presentation, Favotto explained her own involvement, from LEAD participant to LEADIt founder. She expressed her gratitude to Mr. Kahn for being the mastermind behind LEAD, and for his continued support to the program that has so inspired her. Favotto also outlined her vision for the future--for LEADIt to grow nationally, and then continentally, and eventually throughout Europe. Setting her sights even farther, she stressed that LEAD should be copied globally, given the uniqueness of the program.
Mr. Kahn applauded the LEADIt members on their hard work and success. Sharing a bit about how LEAD was created, Mr. Kahn offered a word of caution that growth requires careful planning, time, and resources, and encouraged support for the growth to continue at a steady and sustainable pace. He described their work as a stone dropped in the lake--creating a ripple effect that gets wider and wider.
Deputy Ambassador Macchia expressed his pride at seeing such enterprising and driven young Italians. He too congratulated Favotto, and thanked Mr. Kahn and LEAD for their role, and for hosting the meeting.
Favotto, who has been to Israel numerous times and has also lived in Canada and the United Kingdom, told Diplomacy about some of the cultural differences between Israel and Italy that have shaped LEADIt in particular. From her perspective, she sees Israeli youth as being more aware of the challenges within their country and societies, and overall more integrated citizens. In Italy, she explained, a generational gap means that youth feel excluded from societal involvement, and instead told to focus on school and finding a career, with their opportunity to contribute to society postponed for middle-age life. This is thus the first challenge that LEADIt tackles, convincing Italian youth that they have a role to play in improving society in the here and now, raising awareness of what needs to change, and only then empowering the youth to bring that change. Having seen the results of only two years, LEADIt is off to a great start, and a true embodiment of the LEAD model.
To learn more about LEAD: http://lead.org.il/en/
Photos by Sivan Farag
Steven Aiello
Founder--DebateforPeace
https://debateforpeace.wordpress.com/about/
A statue in memory of Shimon Peres was dedicated in Tirana, Albania
Written by The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation's
The statue is in the shape of the Star of David and bears the Ninth President's image
Citizens of Albania, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, expressed their love for Shimon Peres. Peres, who was the first Israeli leader to visit Albania during his tenure as Foreign Minister in 1995, was greatly admired and loved by the Albanian people.
The end of August will mark two years since President Peres' passing. To honor his memory, a large statue was erected in his honor in the center of Tirana. His son, Yoni Peres, attended the dedication ceremony, together with Deputy Ambassador Yuval Fischer, Chairman of the Albania-Israel Friendship Association Petrit Zorba, Honorary Consul of Israel in Albania Rudolph Jeliri, and more.
Yoni Peres: "Tirana is a wonderful city, and the people are warm and loving. It was a moving experience."
Yuval Fischer, Deputy Ambassador: "My initiative to name a square in Tirana after Shimon Peres is a tribute to the great friendship between these two countries."
Photo Credit: GENTI
PMO statement regarding US withdrawal from UNHRC
Written by Prime Minister's Media Adviser
For years, the UNHRC has proven to be a biased, hostile, anti-Israel organization that has betrayed its mission of protecting human rights.
Israel thanks President Trump, Secretary Pompeo and Ambassador Haley for their courageous decision against the hypocrisy and the lies of the so-called UN Human Rights Council.
Instead of dealing with regimes that systematically violate human rights, the UNHRC obsessively focuses on Israel, the one genuine democracy in the Middle East.
The US decision to leave this prejudiced body is an unequivocal statement that enough is enough.
Israel welcomes the American announcement.
Debate for Peace Celebrates Incredible Achievements with Reception Hosted by the Cultural Attache of the US Embassy
On Thursday, June 22, the Cultural Attaché at the U.S Embassy Jonathan Berger hosted an end-of-year reception to recognize the achievements of the Debate for Peace (DfP) Model United Nations program supported by the Public Diplomacy office. Nearly 100 Jewish and Arab students, parents, educators and representatives from various Embassies attended the reception at the Cultural Attaché's residence to honor and be inspired by the students and their achievements.
Cultural Attaché Jonathan Berger opened the evening by welcoming the guests and expressing his own admiration for the dedication for peace that he has witnessed from among the students in Debate for Peace. Following his remarks, Risa Levi, Cultural Program Specialist at the US Embassy moderated a panel titled "The MUN Impact from an Educational Perspective. Hassan Hassan, a teacher and MUN coordinator in the Negev and among the Bedouin sector, and Salah Fokra, a teacher and MUN coordinator at Bashaer high school, shared their experiences using Model UN to supplement learning in the classroom, and answered questions about the impact they have witnessed in their own students through participation in Debate for Peace programming.
In the second panel, Jewish and Arab students from six different cities discussed the Debate for Peace impact from the perspective of students. The panel, which was moderated by Yoni Eshpar, Political Affairs Officer at UNSCO, included Amalia Cedar Kellner, Avi Scharlat Baraa Massalha, Sharehan Alwakily, Yafa Nassar, and Yuval Zonensein. In addition to introducing the impact each has felt personally, the students answered questions from the moderator and the audience.
Dr. Yehuda Stolov, Director of the Interfaith Encounter Association (IEA), spoke in conclusion of the evening. Debate for Peace is one of the most active, and youngest, of the IEA's dozens of interfaith groups. Following Dr. Stolov's remarks, a number of students were called up to be recognized for outstanding participation in Debate for Peace: Omar Yaseen; Lea Sarsour; Yafa Nassar, Sharehan Alwakily, and Yuval Zonensein. Amalia Kellner was called up to receive the Best of Delegation award for the DfP delegation to the MEDIMUN conference in Cyprus.
Throughout the evening the guests enjoyed the musical performances of pianist Omri Weinstock, accompanied by singer Yonit Vareika, and a lavish reception provided by the US embassy. Distinguished guests included Ambassador Jean-Daniel Ruch (Embassy of Switzerland); Ambassador Esteban Penrod (Embassy of Costa Rica); DCM Ramunas Davidonis (Embassy of Lithuania); Jesse Shaw from the US Consular office; Dr. Rachel Tal, head of English Studies at the Amal network; Phil Saunders (European Platform for Middle East Dialogue); Steve Ganot (Israel Hayom); Karen Stiller (JCRC); Alona Timofeyeva (NYU Alumni club), and Mor Beer and Eyal Tur (IMUNA).
Debate for Peace is a youth empowerment and program that teaches leadership, conflict resolution, critical reasoning, debate, and other key skills using Model United Nations as a platform. Over the last two years, Debate for Peace has engaged nearly 1,000 Israeli and Palestinian students from about 60 different cities, towns, and schools; met with more than a dozen embassies; led Israel's first three Jewish-Arab youth MUN delegations abroad; been hosted at the European Parliament, and helped nearly 100 students get into international youth camps in the US, Europe, and Asia. In the coming academic year Debate for Peace already has MUN conferences planned for October and November, and delegations to London (November); Kosovo (December), Cyprus (February), and Belgium.
Mr. Yoni Eshpar, Political Affairs Officer at UNSCO, told Diplomacy:
"Over the past few years, I have seen Debate for Peace evolve into a very special and impressive Model UN programme. It brings together Jewish and Arab high school students, who otherwise have limited opportunities to get to know each other, and provides them with the knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for becoming active participants in shaping the future of Israel, the region, and the world. It is inspiring to see how through learning and debating some of the toughest issues, they become more optimistic about advancing peace, and more eager to take part in that work. By empowering these youth and putting them on a path of peacebuilding based on education and dialogue, this programme truly embodies the vision of the UN"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=KBVhPr6amDY
Photos by Silvia G. Golan
The Hillel Yaffe Medical Center: New in Israel – Maternity Ward Therapeutic Relaxation Garden
For the first time in Israel – A Therapeutic Relaxation Garden in the Maternity Ward which utilizes elements from nature with an emphasis on attention to the needs of the new mother. The garden, which cost about 1.5 million NIS and was a donation by Jewish National Fund – Holland, is located in the center of the Hillel Yaffe Medical Center Maternity Ward, and is unique product of the project's architect, Zvika Kanonitz.
Today, Monday, June 18th, a therapeutic relaxation garden was inaugurated in the maternity ward of the Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera – the first of its kind in a hospital maternity ward in Israel. The garden, which cost about 1.5 million NIS and was donated by JNF Holland through the Keren Kayemet Le'Israel-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) in Israel, was designed by Zvika Kanonitz, an architect with rich experience in therapeutic gardens.
The inauguration ceremony included members of JNF Holland and KKL-JNF in Israel, the Hillel Yaffe Medical Center management, maternity ward staff and more.
About the therapeutic garden – a relaxing and private experience in the maternity ward
The relaxation garden is built entirely of rejuvenating and comforting motifs for postpartum women – planned and designed exclusively for the new mothers. The garden includes walking paths made of pebbles for a reflexology massage for swollen feet, winding through shaded and intimate areas. Comfortable seating throughout is incorporated with plants to create a microclimate which shades and protects patients from the sun, and a small water pool at the foot of a green vegetation wall attracts butterflies and birds. The garden is located at the heart of the maternity ward in a closed courtyard that is only available to mothers and their newborns, and entrance to the courtyard is only available through the maternity yard. The area is carefully guarded to provide patients with a sense of comfort and security and provide a quiet and calm environment in the days after giving birth, before their return home.
JNF Holland President, Prof. Moshe Kon, said during the ceremony that, "We are happy for the cooperation that brought about not just any garden, but a piece of heaven. As a doctor, I understand the importance of a relaxing and healing environment and I am proud of the result. KKL-JNF will continue to support amazing social projects such as these for Hillel Yaffe, out of our sense of duty and commitment.
Director of the medical center, Dr. Miki Dudkevitch, said, "We are proud that we have the ability to provide our maternity patients not only a professional team and well-equipped department, but also a private garden accommodated specifically to their needs. I want to thank JNF Holland for the generous donation and to KKL-JNF for their collaboration along the way."
KKL-JNF Chairman, Mr. Daniel Atar, sent his blessings and said that, "This is not a donation; this is an investment. There is no asset more worthwhile than humanity. There is no better investment than an investment in society, and there is nothing more important than investing in public health and equality. It is my privilege that the organization that I head is taking this part of the community's mission and part of the country's responsibility upon itself."
Photo credit – Tal Zigdon
In the photo (R-L): Prof. Moti Halak, Maternity Division Director; Dr. Miki Dudkevitch, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center director; Dr. Amnon Ben Moshe, Administrative Director of Hillel Yaffe; Dr. Moshe Kon, JNF Holland President; Dr. Ehud Huchman, Deputy Director of the hospital; Mr. Freddy Rosenberg, JNF Holland CEO.


I really have no idea how I have NEVER been here! This place is my dream. Tropical birds, trees, plants, cactuses and succulents galore. Such a fun escape from the Spring rain, it's warm and humid, and feels like you stepped into paradise. I can imagine it being a different experience going on a weekend, but we got to enjoy this place on a quiet Tuesday afternoon, with only a handful of other tourists, I would definitely recommend doing it that way if you get a chance to check out the Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park!
I've been loving my "mama" necklace from Made By Mary, as well as my little "t" and "d" charm necklace, I've been wearing them everyday!
I've always wanted a pair of Saltwater Sandals, and I was SO excited when one of my besties Kir had all of us bridesmaids wear them for her wedding last Summer!
Lindsay and I are so excited about our new pieces from Gentle Fawn. This dress is everything I need as I'm heading into my last month of pregnancy. Pants are just no fun (except for these) as the baby finally dropped lower and all I want is to live in dresses for the next month!
I'm SO excited about my new diaper bag!! I thiiiiink it's the nicest thing I've ever owned ;) Ever since I first discovered Leader Bag Co. I knew that was the bag that would be perfect for me when I finally have a little babe on the way. I've been carrying the leather clutch around with me the last few weeks, but secretly can't wait until I can carry around the pretty backpack filled with diapers and baby necessities on the go! I love the rose gold details, so pretty.


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February 7, 2017 10:26AM EST | Dispatches
Chile Takes First Step Toward Marriage Equality
President Bachelet Fulfil Promise to Push for Bill
In January, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced the start of an open public discussion on same-sex marriage aimed at producing a "satisfactory bill on marriage equality, recognizing the same rights for everyone." It was, she said, "not only a demand of the international Justice system, but a legitimate demand of Chilean society."
Chile's government house is illuminated with rainbow colours to mark International Day Against Homophobia in Santiago, Chile, May 17, 2016. © 2016 Reuters
Bachelet's announcement fulfils a pledge she made at a United Nations' event in September 2016, organized by the UN core group of LGBT friendly countries and civil society representatives, including Human Rights Watch. During the event, Bachelet said she would introduce a same-sex marriage bill in the Chilean Congress during the first half of 2017.
Chile has taken other steps in recent years to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. In 2012, Chile passed a hate crime and anti-discrimination law that protects individuals harmed on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The law was approved in the wake of the brutal murder of Daniel Zamudio, a young gay man who died after being severely beaten, swastikas carved into his body.
Chile has also taken positive steps on the international stage. In 2016, Chile was one of the lead sponsors of an important UN Human Rights Council resolution establishing the mandate of an Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity issues. The vote was reaffirmed in December 2016 at the United Nations General Assembly.
If the marriage equality bill is adopted, Chile will become the sixth country in Latin America where same-sex couples can get married, after Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay.
As of February 1, 2017, there are 21 countries with marriage equality. Approximately 1 billion people live in these countries of an estimated world population of 7 billion.
January 12, 2021 Statement
Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for Panama
No Safe Haven for LGBT People in El Salvador
October 7, 2020 Report
"Every Day I Live in Fear"
Violence and Discrimination Against LGBT People in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and Obstacles to Asylum in the United States
March 21, 2018 Report
"I Have to Leave to Be Me"
Discriminatory Laws against LGBT People in the Eastern Caribbean
Cameroon Court Denies Request to Release Opposition Leaders
March 19, 2020 Q & A
Human Rights Dimensions of COVID-19 Response


When it comes to investing overseas, Chinese property hunters often head for global neighbours Australia, where they have spent more than $24bn in the last seven years.
Whilst Chinese capital is pouring in to the residential property market, a significant proportion of investment is directed at Australia's commercial sector – shops, offices, hotels, shopping centres and residential development sites.
According to the Real Estate Association of GuanDong Province, the main reason behind Chinese preference for Aussie real estate is the opportunity to realise superior capital growth together with their inherent risk-aversion.
In China, land belongs to the State with all properties lease-held, having a term of 70 years. Leases are obtained via a land grant between the land user and the government-run land administration department.
On expiry of the lease, there is no certainty about what will happen to the land as it is dependent upon the sitting government's policies at the time. Often, when leases expire there are two scenarios: land grants are renewed but at inflated rates or the land is returned to the state with no compensation to the land user.
With either scenario there is a high level of underlying risk. Not having control once the lease expires creates huge doubt surrounding investment performance over the remaining term, particularly if investors wish to bequeath assets to their children.
Another reason why Chinese investors look to Australia is because China's own commercial sector yields minimal returns, particularly in large cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Canton which have huge populations and rapidly rising prices.
Some areas in Shanghai and Beijing are more expensive than in Sydney, with retail property returning as low as a 3% yield.
In terms of smaller cities in China with lower populations, property markets face oversupply issues, with a scarcity of tenants eating into potential investment returns.
For these reasons, many wealthy Chinese investors view Australia as an extremely attractive prospect, with tempting yields and capital growth values way above those available in their own property markets.
In contrast to China, most commercial properties in Australia are freehold which means buyers have an indefinite term of ownership, enabling investors to take a view over the long-term for several generations to come.
The last few years has seen a huge increase of Chinese businesses opening in Australia as confidence in its investment market and business climate has grown. Now there are Chinese mortgage brokers, migration/educational agents, accounting firms and small law firms in numerous office spaces across Australia.
From a Chinese investor's perspective, Australia is a country where successful residential and commercial investments can be made – and held for the long-term.
Buyer preferences are for free-standing buildings with the potential of redevelopment. Chinese buyers are also less concerned with rental earnings on their investments, preferring to bank on capital growth.
For this reason, a Chinese investor is more likely to size up a real estate investment prospect for its capital growth potential rather than income generation.
Australian markets deliver a double-whammy to Chinese investors with enormous rental yield potential and significant capital growth. Combined with a relatively minimal risk environment, it's no surprise Chinese investors are drawn like magnets to the benefits of Australian real estate.


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The Ecuadorian National Olympic Committee (ECU; ) was created in 1948 and recognized by the IOC in 1959.

In 2012, it had its autonomy reinstated "following domestic issues whereby the Sports Ministry interfered in the activities of the National Sports Federations."

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See also
 Ecuador at the Olympics

References

External links
Official website (archived)

Ecuador at the Olympics
National Olympic Committees
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Embattled retailer Steinhoff, still lingering in the wake of a Markus Jooste-inspired meltdown, is looking to strengthen the top team.
A Steinhoff International Holdings NV logo sits on display outside the company's offices in Stellenbosch.
Paul Copley's resume includes PwC, Lehman Brothers and Kaupthing EHF — the latter two, however, were victims of the 2008 credit crisis. He is expected to join the supervisory board.
Copley is an insolvency veteran – making him most likely a past master with liquidations. This fact is unlikely to spark confidence in Steinhoff shareholders.
There's a classic investment term called a 'dead cat bounce' — one wonders if Copley has been brought in to lay the cat to rest.


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Sunset View Villa is amphitheatrically built near the village of Paroikia in Paros, where the famous, cosmopolitan old market is located, at the distance of only 800m.
Sunset View Villa is 135sq.m. luxuriously furnished, with a big private terrace (80sq.m.), and has a beautiful view at the natural bay of Paroikia. You will never forget the beautiful sunset and the view of the other neighboring islands, Serifos, Sifnoos and Siros.


KidZerts announces a new footwear product for children, the KidZerts Klute Arch Support Sandal, which is designed to help align the lower extremities for improved posture and balance. The lightweight dual-density EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) footbed is flexible and wear-moldable to conform to the foot for a customized fit, and is also shock absorbent to reduce joint impact and foot fatigue. Ideal for summer activities, the Klute sandal features a quick-dry, water-resistant upper of soft polyurethane and a flexible toe post. The footbed is treated with antibacterial material to improve foot health and reduce foot odor.


Mark Stoakes wants the new Shoppers Drug Mart at 3333 Main St. to reflect the character of one of the city's oldest streets.
You're welcome here but you need to make more of an effort to fit in.
That's what one resident of Riley Park has twice told a newcomer to his neighbourhood.
Mark Stoakes, who's lived near Main and 18th Avenue for 17 years and participated in developing planning visions for the community a decade ago, would like to see the new Shoppers Drug Mart at 3333 Main do what it can to make its appearance from the street better reflect the historic and eclectic character of one of the city's oldest streets. "We can't stop development, and that's fine," the support manager for a software company said. "But they are one of the first, not big box, but chain kind of stores to go in on Main Street, so they will have a big influence on how future ones might think that they're going to develop there."
Stoakes emailed Shoppers's head office Jan. 29 and welcomed the company to the neighbourhood. He noted the new drugstore is close to an old post office that's now Heritage Hall and that Main Street is known for its mix of interesting restaurants and independent shops with creative window displays such as Front and Company. He also noted that various levels of government recognized the significance of Main Street with transit and design upgrades, and that the tiny triangle park at Main and 18th is going to be the site of a public art installation that's meant to reflect the "kitschy nature" of Main Street.A customer representative thanked Stoakes for his feedback back Feb. 3 and said his comments had been recorded "for future consideration," according to emails forwarded by Stoakes.
Tammy Smitham, director of communications and corporate affairs for Shoppers, noted the drugstore is merely leasing a space in a new condo building developed by Bastion Development and designed by Hotson Bakker Boniface Hadden Architects. The design was approved by the city.
Shoppers has worked to complement neighbourhoods in other instances when it was constructing its own buildings. "There have been instances where we've done historic murals on the side of the building," said Smitham. "It's also fairly consistent from our brand perspective to show that our signage and the look of our stores is consistent across our brand."
But Stoakes, who isn't a fan of the 3333 Main development and feels it doesn't fit with community-developed visions for the area, wants Shoppers to do what it can to fit in. "First of all, all you see is big glass and fluorescent lights," he said. "Even just changing the lighting at the front of the store so that it wasn't the cheapest possible looking visage, and then they could get somebody in there with a bit of imagination that would just say, 'OK, we'll try to do a nice bit of window dressing.'"
Smitham hadn't previously heard Stoakes's suggestions but said she would forward them to Shoppers real estate department.
Restaurateur Mark Zalman of Slickity Jim's Chat 'n' Chew, which operated near what is now a Tim Hortons at the corner of Main and Broadway after a fire forced him to relocate, believes Stoakes is making "an incredible leap of faith" by appealing to the national company. "It would be kind of ideal as far as sort of having corporate responsibility to the diversity of the neighbourhood," said Zalman, whose restaurant is now a block south of 3333 Main. "But I would be flabbergasted if they actually cared."
But Heather Baker, owner of A Baker's Dozen antiques, which has operated nearby for 30 years, says she doesn't mind the vaguely retro-looking tile exterior of the new development that replaced Coastal Ford. "They're an improvement over that god-awful car lot," Baker said. She can dress her "big stage windows" with style but understands Shoppers' economic need to light its shop with fluorescents.


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What character would you most like to be sat next to on a plane?
That's an easy one. Sam Elliot's Narrator from The Big Lebowski. I wouldn't even have to say anything, the man could go on for hours and it wouldn't bother me one bit. Just shooting the breeze and sharing a sarsaparilla.
What animated feature would you love to walk around in?
Who wouldn't love to be able to walk into a world where superheroes exist? Especially when one of them is Samuel L. Jackson!
I've been contemplating what super power choice I would take since I was small. I'm going with the ability to control weather.


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Disruptive Canadians stranded in Cancún after…
Disruptive Canadians stranded in Cancún after airlines refuse to fly them home
They posted video of a raucous, unmasked party on the flight to Mexico
PUBLISHED: January 7, 2022 at 8:41 a.m. | UPDATED: January 7, 2022 at 8:43 a.m.
MONTREAL (AP) — A group of passengers who partied without masks aboard a chartered flight from Montreal to Mexico remain stranded after three airlines refused to fly them home to Canada.
Sunwing Airlines canceled the return charter flight from Cancún that had been scheduled for Wednesday. Air Transat and Air Canada also both said they will refuse to carry the passengers.
The passengers were publicly branded "idiots" Wednesday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Videos of the Dec. 30 flight shared on social media show unmasked passengers in close proximity while singing and dancing in the aisle and on seats. In one video, a large bottle of vodka appears to be passed among passengers and a a woman appears to be smoking an electronic cigarette.
Sunwing said the return flight was canceled because the group did not agree to terms it outlined.
Air Transat said on Twitter that the "disruptive passengers" from the Sunwing flight had been trying to return home on its flights, but were denied boarding based on the company's obligation to ensure passenger and crew safety.
Air Canada issued a statement Wednesday that "to the extent that we can identify the passengers who were part of the group, Air Canada is denying boarding to ensure the safety of other passengers and its crew."
Among those looking for a way home was Rebecca St-Pierre, a 19-year-old student from Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, who said she felt abandoned, not knowing how she'll pay for her hotel room as her stay is extended indefinitely.
She said she tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and was in isolation in Tulum, south of Cancún. She estimated that about 30 others on the flight have tested positive.
St-Pierre said that ahead of the scheduled return trip, some people were putting Vaseline up their noses in an attempt to thwart COVID-19 testing.
"The organizer just left everybody. I don't know who's still here. All the flights have been canceled," an emotional St-Pierre told The Canadian Press.
St-Pierre said she won the free trip in a contest on Instagram and had never previously heard of the organizer, who identified himself on social media as James William Awad. "I was expecting a relaxing week, where I was going to be careful,″ she said. "But this turns out to be an expensive trip for something that was supposed to be free."
She acknowledged that the videos give an accurate picture of what went on during the five-hour flight to Cancun.
Awad wrote on Twitter Wednesday that a "simple party" on a plane was behind the controversy. "I will take a moment to sit down and rethink everything,″ he said. "Especially how I can do things better next time."
Awad, who operates 111 Private Club, organized the trip including a group of social media "influencers" and reality TV stars, such as Karl Sabourin from the popular Quebec show "Occupation Double" and Sandrine Seguin and Anna-Maelle Laprise, who both appeared on the province's version of "Love Island."
Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino issued a joint statement late Tuesday saying they had directed their departments to investigate.
The statement said passengers who violated Transport Department regulations could face fines of up to $5,000 Canadian per infraction ($3,930 U.S.).
Trudeau called the passengers' conduct irresponsible and a "slap in the face″ to everyone who has been following public health restrictions. In French, he referred to the passengers as "idiots" and "barbarians."
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Its been a while since I talked about Nucleus Vision(Ncash) and recently the news has not been good. It seems that many of the partnerships that nCash has listed on their website are either exaggerated or completely fake. I've only heard of 1 of the companies on their website come out and confirm that there was a partnership with nCash while others like Intel have stated that they have no knowledge of such a partnership. Nucleus Vision's CEO later came out and said that they had partnered with a store that sells Intel's products and not Intel itself. If that is true, they should not have put Intel's Logo on their website because that implies that there a partnership with the brand. Their claim of Tim Draper being on the advisory board has been reported by several newspapers and Tim Draper has not denied it, but he has also not come out and confirmed it either. It also seems that they have store roll-outs in India but we do not know the physical location of these stores. All in all, the situation with nCash has a lot of muddy water around it and until some of these things get cleared up, I would be cautious is I were thinking about buying more nCash.
Note: I am not a financial adviser and these articles and videos are just opinions, they are not professional financial advice.
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It looks like a new Italian dining spot is opening where a popular pizzeria had been until closing due to a heating oil spill.
According to a poster on The Arlington List Facebook group page, a sign is up for Luigi's Italian Kitchen at the site of the now-closed Sabatino's in East Arlington, with a check on Bizapedia seeming to confirm that the eatery is indeed coming to the Mass. Ave. space. No information can currently be found on the restaurant other than the fact that Lisa Cronin appears to be involved with it and that the company itself (Luigi's Italian Kitchen, LLC) has a Franklin address. As soon as we find out more about the place, we will post an update here.
Sabatino's was forced to close in 2016 after something went wrong with a delivery of heating oil, flooding the basement of the building and causing Sabatino's to shutter. Shortly after it closed, it appeared that the people behind Sabatino's hoped to open in a new space somewhere in town, though this has not happened as of yet.
The address for Luigi's Italian Kitchen is 242 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.


Greece should get cheaper rates if it delivers on fiscal reform commitments according to outgoing head of the Institute of International Finance Charles Dallara.
Speaking in Beijing, Dallara said that the troubled country should get cheaper rates on its €130bn (£105BN) bailout and at least two more years from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to repay them.
However, the chief negotiator for Greece's private creditors added that these better terms could only come after Athens delivered on commitments it made to fiscal reform.
"Once that has been done, and I am confident it will be done, Europe and the IMF should move quickly to extend the adjustment period for at least two years and provide the modest additional financial support for that extension to be effective," Dallara said.
He added: ""Only some €15bn-€20bn is needed. This can easily be realised in part by reducing interest rates on the loans which Europe and the IMF made to Greece on more concessional terms," he continued, adding that responses to the Greek debt crisis placed too much emphasis on short-term austerity and not enough on improving the country's longer-term competitiveness.


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Stay tuned for Green Wedding Week, starting tomorrow, February 14. Every day will feature an eco-friendly alternative to the elements of a standard wedding, from cakes to flowers and lodging. You'll learn how to transform your wedding into a model contemporary celebration and have a blast while you're at it!
Firstlight Photography has hooked up with Free University to offer a couple of basic photography classes. We are also very proud that one of our photographs was chosen to be used for the cover of the first Free University course catalogue.
We will be teaching you basic operation of that really cool camera you bought, but can't figure out how to really use. We take about 2 hours and go over some basic photography principles and camera operation.
It doesn't matter if you have a point & shoot camera or a more advanced SLR, I'll help you get the most out of your camera.
Classes will be in the Puyallup South Hill area from 6:30 – 8:30 on April 21st & June 16th. Contact Free Universtiy WA to register. There will be a fee of $5.00 to register for the class.
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We're back at the WIAA 3A state high school basketball championship this week. The day started off with Lynnwood playing the Prairie girls. It was an exciting game and could have gone either way until the very end when Prairie kicked it up a notch and won the game 47 to 38. Much different from the game currently going on, Holy Names 30 – Yelm 12 in the 2nd quarter. I hate to say it, but I'm pretty sure how this game will end.
Here we are again, day one of the WIAA State 4A Basketball Championship and it's off to a big start. Although I've shot sports for years and I really love shooting this tournament I do not pretend to be a sports writer, or really much into sports at all. I do enjoy watching basketball and at this tournament there is some great basketball being played. Another highlight is what Federal Way High School's head coach, Jerome Collins, is wearing. He didn't dissapoint, check out this gold suit!
Oh, Federal Way beat Stanwood 64-44.
Over the weekend we were at a wedding show in Tacoma put on by South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine. It was a great show, met a lot of people, including quite a few vendors that I will be sharing with you. The show was at the convention center and was much nicer than the shows I've been at in the Tacoma Dome. Not only is the venue nicer, but the show was a little smaller giving brides a chance to really interact with the vendors and giving them a fighting chance to remember those that they liked. I had a great time and am looking forward to the next show on JAN 31st at the Great Wolf Lodge!
Once again I'm shooting another really cool event. For the next couple of weeks I'll be shooting the U.S. Open Swimming championships in Federal Way, WA. There's a lot going on, events going all day, some of them quick and others, like the 1500m freestyle, that take forever.
I've often found it quite ironic that as I'd end up shooting so many different sporting events when I've never really been a sports person. Sure, I played soccer as a kid and later on in life I was drafted by the roller hockey team some of my co-workers had formed when I worked at The Mac Zone. I'd never even watched a hockey game, but when they found I was was born in Canada they decided that Hockey was in my blood and I should be the goalie. Other than that my interest in sports has been pretty minimal since Magic Johnson left the Lakers.
How is it then that I ended up spending so much of my time shooting sports? Some 15 years ago I was hired by a medical device company to travel around the country taking photos of their products in various hospitals and I was thrilled to finally be making money doing something that I love. When I got back from that trip I started contacting all the local newspapers until finally I badgered the editor at the Federal Way News enough that they finally gave me a couple of assignments and I kept after them until finally the sports editor started giving me regular work. I was so excited to be doing the work that it didn't matter a bit to me what I was taking pictures of, I was being paid to take pictures and they were being published in a newspaper! I did this as a sideline along with my day job for a few years until I finally decided I'd had enough of the day job and quit without any real plan other than I knew that I wanted to take pictures for a living.
It took a few months, but I finally got in touch with a company that specializes in sports photography and since that was what I'd been doing with the paper I thought it was a good match. I started doing contract work for them 7 years ago now and I still love it. While I've never really been into professional sports, at least not since I spent my youth watching Lakers games with my dad, I do really love getting to go to all the high school tournaments. I also get to travel quite a bit and see a lot of places I'd never get to see otherwise.


Web-based Beowulf-class parallel computing on image database indexing and retrieval system. / Cheung, Chun-Ho; Po, Lai-Man; Wong, Ka-Man.
Proceedings of 2001 International Symposium on Intelligent Multimedia, Video and Speech Processing, ISIMP 2001. 2001. p. 457-460.
Cheung, C-H, Po, L-M & Wong, K-M 2001, Web-based Beowulf-class parallel computing on image database indexing and retrieval system. in Proceedings of 2001 International Symposium on Intelligent Multimedia, Video and Speech Processing, ISIMP 2001. pp. 457-460, 2001 International Symposium on Intelligent Multimedia, Video and Speech Processing, ISIMP 2001, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2/05/01.
Cheung C-H, Po L-M, Wong K-M. Web-based Beowulf-class parallel computing on image database indexing and retrieval system. In Proceedings of 2001 International Symposium on Intelligent Multimedia, Video and Speech Processing, ISIMP 2001. 2001. p. 457-460.


text: Secretion of CXCL12 is increased by ISO via β2AR-HIF-1α signaling in osteoblasts. qRT-PCR assay for metastasis related genes in MC3T3E1 (a) and primary osteoblasts (b) treated with 10 μM ISO for 12 h. The data are shown as fold changes compared to that in the control groups (n = 3). c CXCL12 level was detected by ELISA in MC3T3E1 and primary osteoblasts treated with 10 μM ISO for 24 h. (n = 4). d HIF-1α expression and quantification were determined by Western blotting in MC3T3E1 and primary osteoblasts treated with 10 μM ISO (n = 3). e HIF-1α expression and quantification were determined by Western blotting in MC3T3E1 and primary osteoblasts treated with 10 μM ISO combined with or without 50 μM ICI118,551 for 24 h (n = 3). f CXCL12 level was detected by ELISA in MC3T3E1 and primary osteoblasts treated with ISO combined with or without YC-1, a HIF-1α antagonist, for 24 h (n = 4). g MC3T3E1 and primary osteoblasts were transfected with siRNAs of HIF-1α or control siRNAs for 24 h and then stimulated with ISO for 24 h. Expression of HIF-1α were detected by Western blotting (left) (n = 2), and CXCL12 level was detected by ELISA (right) (n = 4). Data represent the mean ± SEM. *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001, ****p < 0.0001 and n.s. not significant