Somehow I've managed to give out my entire stock pile of knit cupcakes – They all went so fast! With atleast two or three upcoming birthdays to prepare for, I figured there was no time like the present to start replenishing my supplies.
Another pin cushion, mostly because I think the pinheads look better as sprinkles than the beads, but it's also for another crafty friend, so I think the effort will be appreciated. Unfortunately, I'm running out of "realistic" frosting colors… The neon pink may be pushing it a bit.
Whoever got my favourite, the Blueberry Muffin of Doom, is very, very lucky!
Have you seen commercial frosting colors? Neon pink is not off at all!
i am lookng for some crochet patterns to make cupcakes and other goodies,i really would appreciate it if someone could help me out.My husband has terminal cancer so i like to crochet different things.when i can.
i dont think the neon pink is pushin it. i like it!!!


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The Disguiser () is a 2015 Chinese spy war television drama based on Zhang Yong's novel, Spy War on Shanghai Bund (諜戰上海灘). It was produced by Hou Hongliang and directed by Li Xue, and stars Hu Ge, Jin Dong, Liu Mintao and Wang Kai as the members of the Ming family. The series tells the story Ming Tai, a rich and naive young master of the Ming household, who is trained to become a spy for the Kuomintang to fight Wang Jingwei's leadership of Japan's puppet regime in China. It originally aired daily on Hunan Television from 31 August to 28 September 2015.

The series was met with critical acclaim, receiving 37.5 million views on Youku as well as topping Sohu TV ratings, and was nominated for "Outstanding Drama" at the 30th Flying Apsaras Awards.

Synopsis
The plot centers around the Ming household during the Japanese occupation era: college student Ming Tai is kidnapped by Nationalist government leader Wang Tianfeng, who gives him spy training and a life-and-death partner Yu Manli to carry out the party's many missions. The oldest brother, Ming Lou is the patriarch of the Ming household, while also holding many important positions and connections in the Nationalist government, Chinese Communist Party, the Reorganized Government, and the Japanese government, although not many know his true intentions and loyalties. Ming Cheng acts as the Ming Lou's trusted assistant, making him the number one target for others to get to Ming Lou. Through the many dangerous predicaments the family face, together, they fight to bring down their enemies and end the occupation.

Cast
 Ming household
 Hu Ge as Ming Tai, a spoiled, naive and youngest brother of the family. His birth mother died saving Ming Lou and Ming Jing from an assassination attempt, leaving him orphaned. The siblings later took him in as an adopted member of the family. Ming Tai is gifted in his skills as a spy but still retains an immature personality. His code name is "Scorpion".
 Jin Dong as Ming Lou, the oldest brother. On the surface he is an official in the collaborationist government, but his true loyalties are a mystery. Highly skilled in the ways of espionage, his code name is "Viper".
 Liu Mintao as Ming Jing, the sister who acts as the mother of the whole family unit. She is the chairman of the Ming Corporation and secretly funds the Chinese Communist Party. She tries to keep Ming Tai away from politics for his safety by sending him away for an education.
 Wang Kai as Ming Cheng (Ah-Cheng), the middle brother who is the assistant of Ming Lou. He was adopted by the Ming housekeeper Auntie Gui. After seeing how abusive she was toward the boy, the Ming siblings decided to take Ah-Cheng into their family.
 Guo Hong as Auntie Gui, Ming Cheng's adopted mother who was dismissed for her abusive behavior toward him. She later reappeared and became a spy for Wang Man Chun, collecting intelligence from the Ming family.
 Zhu Mengyao as Ah-Xiang, the family maid.
 Feng Hui as Ming Tang, Ming's cousin and a wealthy business owner.
 Nationalist government
 Liu Yijun as Wang Tianfeng, the leader of the Nationalist government's military training program who recognized Ming Tai's abilities and kidnapped him. He trained Ming Tai to become a spy and made him the leader of his team. His code name is "Wasp".
 Song Yi as Yu Manli, Ming Tai's life-and-death partner. She was sold to a brothel by her father but was saved by Boss Yu, who sent her to school. However, he was robbed and killed. She later took revenge by murdering the criminals, and while waiting for her death sentence, was discovered and recruited by Wang Tianfeng.
 Wang Zheng as Guo Qiyun
 Wang Hong as Adviser Lin
 Chinese Communist Party
 Wang Lejun as Cheng Jinyun, a medical student who works as a spy for the Communist party. She is a frequent partner during Ming Tai's missions. The two eventually fall in love and marry.
 Guo Xiaofeng as Uncle Li, Ming Tai's long lost father.
 Zhang Yanyan as Dr. Su
 Sun Chen as Dong Yan
 Gao Xin as Zhang Yueyin
 Department 76
 Wang Ou as Wang Manchun, Ming Lou's lover and director of the intelligence department of Department 76. She is of the Wang family, who are sworn enemies of the Mings, although she still cares for Ming Lou deeply.
 Yue Yang as Liang Zhongchun, Director of Operations at Department 76. He is often competing with Wang Manchun for the head of Department 76.
 Sun Mengjia as Zhu Huiyin
 Liu Lu as Secretary Liu
 Gao Zheng as Secretary Li
 Qu Haotian as Secretary Chen
 Feng Qian as Wang Fuqu, Wang Manchun's uncle who raised her. He was responsible for the death of Ming Tai's mother.
 Japanese government
 Matsumine Lilie as Lieutenant Colonel Yōko Minamida (Nihongo: 陸軍中佐南田陽子, Rikugun-Chūsa  Minamida Yōko), a high-ranking official in the Imperial Japanese Army, a high-ranking member of the Japanese government in Shanghai and one of the main antagonists of The Disguiser.
 Hirata Yasuyuki as Yoshimasa Fujita
 Matsuura Noriyuki as Takagi
 Guo Tongtong as Momoko-san

Production
The Disguiser was adapted from Zhang Yong's novel, The Spy War on Shanghai Bund. The script was inspired by the novel's characters who have multiple identities, with many skills to transform and camouflage in a variety of scenarios; and hence the television series' title. The creative team included author Zhang Yong as the screenwriter, Magnolia award-winning director Li Xue, Hou Hongliang as head producer as well as Meng Ke and Wang Shuyi as the main composer of the soundtrack. Other members of the production team include casting and dubbing directors Bi Yingjie, Jiang Guangyao and Zhang Kai, artistic director Shao Changyong, action stunt director Hao Wanjun, costume designer Ru Meiqi and set designer Su Zhiyong.

Location filming began on January 4, and ended on April 27, 2015, where it entered post-production.

Soundtrack

Tracks 1 through 20 were composed by Meng Ke, while tracks 21 through 24 were composed by Wang Shuyi, who also composed the theme song, "From the Heart (诉衷情)".

Ratings

 Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue

International broadcast

Awards and nominations

References

External links
 The Disguiser on Weibo

Mandarin-language television shows
Hunan Television dramas
2015 Chinese television series debuts
Chinese period television series
Chinese espionage television series
Television shows based on Chinese novels
Television shows set in Shanghai
Television series by Daylight Entertainment
Second Sino-Japanese War television drama series

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Ssas advice to invest in Ucis costs adviser
By Emma Ann Hughes
An adviser must compensate Ssas trustees who were recommended a Ucis fund invested in German nursing homes.
An adviser from Professional Financial Services (PFS) met with trustees of a small self administered pension scheme (Ssas) in May 2008.
PFS decided the trustees, who were directors of their own company, were to be treated as sophisticated investors.
The trustees' attitude to risk was recorded as adventurous and according to PFS they wished to take a more aggressive approach to investments in the Ssas.
An investment of £150,000 was recommended in Merchant Place Property Partnership 64, a fund that would use borrowing to buy 75 per cent of nursing home properties in Germany.
The risk warnings stated investing in the fund may expose investors to significant risk of losing their entire investment.
Investors were informed the fund "will not be listed, quoted or dealt in on any stock exchange".
Although the fund's objective was to maximise capital growth on "a relatively low risk basis", investors were warned "investing in the fund may expose them to a significant risk of losing their entire investment".
However the description the adviser gave in the suitability report was about unit trusts, which was deemed by Fos to be misleading as MPPP64 was an unregulated scheme.
The ombudsman pointed out it is not the same as a regulated unit trust as there is no protection provided by Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
But PFS argued just because the fund was a Ucis did not mean it was necessarily high risk as the fund was provided by a reputable firm and it was invested in property.
The adviser argued nursing homes were thought to be a good investment at the time plus Germany was a strong economy.
PFS also claimed the Ssas may have been greater than £600,000 in size when the investment of £150,000 in the Ucis took place.
However according to Fos, in July 2010 the regulator highlighted the maximum proportion of the portfolio that should be invested in Ucis was between 3 per cent and 5 per cent.
As a result, ombudsman Roy Milne said investing one quarter of the Ssas in a single unregulated investment was unsuitable.
He said: "MPPP64 was highly geared. The loan to acquire the properties was estimated as 75 per cent of the fund size. The investment was difficult to sell. And there was the risk of losing the entire investment. It was unregulated.
"I think this was a high risk investment. I don't accept that the trustees were sophisticated investors. They ran their own business, but I haven't seen any evidence to show that they had experience in investing."
PFS was told to compare the performance of the investment with that of the benchmark and pay the difference between the fair value and the actual value of the investment.
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1st July 2020 in Portfolio News
QurAlis to in-license lead excitotoxicity targeted ALS therapeutic candidates from Lilly
Cambridge, MA, July 01, 2020 — QurAlis Corporation, a biotech company focused on developing precision medicines for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurologic diseases, today announced an agreement to in-license pre-clinical compounds with disease modifying potential in ALS by preventing disease-induced neuronal excitotoxicity from Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly). Financial terms were not disclosed.
"We believe that the compounds we are in-licensing from Lilly have great potential for the development of a targeted ALS therapy, and we intend to advance these compounds to the clinic and to patients in need," said Kasper Roet, Ph.D., CEO of QurAlis. "Our ultimate goal has always been to develop clinically meaningful disease modifying medicines for ALS, and this agreement represents a big step in that direction."
Excitotoxicity in ALS, a defining characteristic of the disease, is caused by the hyperactivity of neurons that leads to the internal buildup of toxic proteins and metabolic waste, and the subsequent death of brain and spinal cord motor neurons. By aiming to prevent neuronal excitability with specifically targeted small molecule drugs, QurAlis' excitotoxicity research program intends to halt this process and prevent disease progression in those ALS patients, where this disease process plays a prominent role.
"Data from ALS patient-derived stem cell models suggest that excitotoxicity is a major driver of motor neuron degeneration in ALS. The compounds included in this licensing agreement will enable us to target neuronal excitotoxicity in ALS in a novel way," commented Dan Elbaum, Ph.D., CSO of QurAlis. "We are very encouraged by the signs of activity from early clinical trials on this pathway, which suggest that we may be able to prevent the toxicity to neurons typical of ALS and hopefully modify the course of the disease."
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease impacting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS breaks down nerve cells, reducing muscle function and causing loss of muscle control. ALS can be traced to mutations in over 25 different genes and is often caused by a combination of multiple sub-forms of the condition. Its average life expectancy is three years, and there is currently no cure for the disease.
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Q: Warning message: 'memory.size()' is no longer supported I recently downloaded RStudio version 4.2.2 for my experiments since the version I was using was giving me issues. However, I am suprised that the function memory.size() is showing the error, 'memory.size()' is no longer supported. I usually use the function to ascertain the initial and final memory during my machine Learning model fiting so as to know the amount of memory that was used. As suggested in this
thread, I have tried it and it couldn't resolve the error. Please since this function is no longer supported, does anyone know which function that I can use? The sample of the code I use for my ML is stated below
> memory.size()
[1] Inf
Warning message:
'memory.size()' is no longer supported

A typical way how I use the function is:
result <- vector("list", 6L)
for (n in 1:5) {
Train <- Training[sample(1:180568, 0.4*nrow(Training)),]
memory.size()
Time1 = Sys.time()
fit_rand <- randomForest(Label~., data= Train)
memory.size()
Time2 = Sys.time()
Train_time = (Time2 - Time1)
print(Train_time)
start_memory = memory.size()
pred_rand <- predict(fit_rand, Testing)
result[[n]] <- confusionMatrix(pred_rand, Testing$Label)
print(result)
Time3 = Sys.time()
Validation_time <- (Time3 - Time2)
print(Validation_time)
stop_memory <- memory.size()
Validation_memory = (stop_memory - start_memory)
}

A: You could use the peakRAM package (on GitHub here, on CRAN here).
Rather than running memory.size() before and after a particular set of computations, you need to run your computations as an expression within peakRAM, e.g.
library(peakRAM)
peakRAM({
   m <- matrix(rnorm(1e6), nrow = 1e3)
   x <- qr(m)
})

                                Function_Call Elapsed_Time_sec
1 {m<-matrix(rnorm(1e+06),nrow=1000)x<-qr(m)}            0.365
  Total_RAM_Used_MiB Peak_RAM_Used_MiB
1               15.3              30.6

If you look inside peakRAM you'll see that it uses successive calls to gc() in order to determine memory use before/after.

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SINDROME DE MILLER FISHER PDF
Clinical features and prognosis of Miller Fisher syndrome. Neurology ; Antecedent infections in Fisher syndrome: a common pathogenesis of molecular mimicry. The inflammatory lesion in idiopathic polyneuritis: its role in pathogenesis. Medicine Baltimore ; Immune attack on the Schwann cell surface in acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
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Symptoms generally start appearing from one to four weeks after infection with the virus. While GBS tends to produce muscle weakness that starts in the lower body and travel upward, MFS generally begins with a weakness in the eye muscles and progresses downward.
Common symptoms of MFS include:. The first thing your doctor will do is take a thorough medical history. To distinguish MFS from other neurological disorders, your doctor will ask you:. This is a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower back to withdraw spinal fluid. Many people with MFS have elevated proteins in their spinal fluid. A blood test looking for MFS antibodies proteins made by the body and used by the immune system to fight off infection can also help confirm the diagnosis.
The aim of treatment is to lessen the severity of symptoms and speed recovery. The two main forms of treatment are immunoglobulin therapy and plasmapheresis. These are the same treatments used for GBS. This treatment involves delivering through an injection into a vein high doses of proteins the immune system uses to attack infections.
This is a procedure in which red and white blood cells are removed from the plasma or liquid portion of the blood. These cells are then reintroduced into the body, without the plasma. Both these procedures seem to be equally effective in improving the disorder. However, intravenous immunoglobulin therapy is easier to administer. It may be the first therapy tried.
MFS symptoms tend to progress for several weeks, plateau, and then start to improve. Typically, MFS symptoms begin to improve within four weeks. Most people recover within six months , although some residual weakness can linger.
Because the muscle weakness of MFS can also affect the heart and lungs, resulting in cardiac and breathing problems, hospitalization and careful medical supervision are necessary during the course of the illness.
MFS is an exceedingly rare condition that is, fortunately, short-lived. While there can be serious complications, such as breathing issues, most people are successfully treated and make full, or nearly full, recoveries. Relapses are rare, occurring in less than 3 percent of cases. Learn about two women diagnosed with GBS who went on to have normal lives. It's uncommon for pet ball snakes to bite, but it's possible. Here's how to avoid it, and how to treat injuries caused by a bite.
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The NINDS supports research aimed at discovering new ways to diagnose, treat, and, ultimately, cure neuropathies such as Miller Fisher syndrome. It is characterized by abnormal muscle coordination, paralysis of the eye muscles, and absence of the tendon reflexes. Additional symptoms include generalized muscle weakness and respiratory failure. The majority of individuals with Miller Fisher syndrome have a unique antibody that characterizes the disorder. The prognosis for most individuals with Miller Fisher syndrome is good.
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Patients who develop Miller Fisher syndrome usually have a rapid onset of ataxia, areflexia and ophthalmoplegia, which usually follows a viral illness in the preceding days 1,5. Ophthalmoplegia initially upgaze, then lateral gaze and then downgaze and ataxia usually precede areflexia 5. Electrophysiological findings most commonly include reduced sensory nerve action potentials and absent H reflexes 7. Miller Fisher syndrome is considered to be a peripheral neuropathy, however involvement of the central nervous system has also been reported somewhat controversially , including lesions within the posterior columns of the spinal cord and in the brainstem 1,4. Although MRI is usually used to investigate patients with these symptoms, there can be no abnormalities 7. Although most cases of Miller Fisher syndrome have a good prognosis, occasional cases with permanent neurological disability are encountered. Generally, recovery begins a few weeks after symptom onset and is usually complete by 6 months 5.
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Move to Epic and Off the Wall
The Jackson 5 signed a new contract with CBS Records in June 1975, joining the Philadelphia International Records division, later Epic Records, and renaming themselves The Jacksons. They continued to tour internationally, releasing six more albums between 1976 and 1984, during which Jackson was the lead songwriter, writing hits such as "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)", "This Place Hotel," and "Can You Feel It".
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In 1978, he starred as the scarecrow in the musical, The Wiz, and it was here that he teamed up with Quincy Jones, who was arranging the film's musical score. Jones agreed to produce Jackson's next solo album, Off the Wall. In 1979, Jackson broke his nose during a complex dance routine. His subsequent rhinoplasty was not a complete success; he complained of breathing difficulties that would affect his career. He was referred to Dr. Steven Hoefflin, who performed Jackson's second rhinoplasty and subsequent operations.
Jones and Jackson produced the Off the Wall album together. At the album's pre-release party, Michael, himself, stated that Little Richard had a "huge influence" on him. Songwriters for the album included Jackson, Heatwave's Rod Temperton, Stevie Wonder, and Paul McCartney. Released in 1979, it was the first album to generate four U.S. top 10 hits, including the chart-topping singles "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Rock with You". It reached number three on the Billboard 200 and eventually sold over 20 million copies worldwide. In 1980, Jackson won three awards at the American Music Awards for his solo efforts: Favorite Soul/R&B Album, Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist, and Favorite Soul/R&B Single for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". That year, he also won Billboard Music Awards for Top Black Artist and Top Black Album and a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, also for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". Despite its commercial success, Jackson felt Off the Wall should have made a much bigger impact, and was determined to exceed expectations with his next release. In 1980, he secured the highest royalty rate in the music industry: 37 percent of wholesale album profit.
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Thanks a lot for the good work he provided all the yearlong.
You won't be able to reach him by phone anymore, but don't worry the current team will be happy to answer all your questions.
We wish a good continuation to Thibaut for his management studies in Bordeaux, but also in his professional and personal projects, and mainly: Have some good holidays!
ZE Team is glad to welcome Charlotte!
She is 20 years old; she is French and comes directly from Rouen where she is studying at the famous Rouen Business School. Attracted by Belgium and by start-up spirit, Charlotte will stay in ZE Team for 6 months; we wish her an excellent practice in our team.
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JASS Blog Archives for December 2014
President Obama: Break Barriers to Post-Rape Care
by Carrie Wilson on December 12, 2014 on 3:22 pm
During 16 Days of Activism on December 9, JASS Crossregional Program Director, Carrie Wilson spoke at a White House Rally on behalf of the International Campaign to Stop Rape and Gender Violence in Conflict—which JASS is a member of the advisory committee. This rally called on U.S. President, Barack Obama to break barriers to post-rape care for women and girls in conflict countries.
I'm speaking here today on behalf of the more than 5,000 individuals and 800 organizations worldwide that make up The International Campaign to Stop Rape & Gender Violence in conflict situations, including my own organization—JASS.
The campaign is the first-ever global collaboration between Nobel Peace Laureates, international advocacy organizations and groups working at the regional and community levels to amplify the voices and efforts of women to end rape & gender violence in conflict.
In contexts where women's bodies have become the battleground in the struggle for power, the Campaign calls for bold and urgent political action to PREVENT and PROSECUTE perpetrators of sexual violence, as well as PROTECT communities and sexual violence survivors including sustained resources for local women's organizations that provide survivors with medical and psychological care.
From Myanmar to Syria to the Congo and beyond, rape is used as a deliberate tactic to humiliate, control and instill fear. In these conflicts, women and girls who experience the horror of rape have to not only watch their attackers go free and be left to deal with the effect of rape on their body, mind and spirit, but when a woman becomes pregnant by her rapist, she can't access safe abortion.
As we've seen time and time again throughout history in every country of the world, when a woman can't access a safe and legal abortion, she has no choice but to turn to dangerous methods—putting her health and life at risk or else live with the constant reminder of the trauma from her rape. Haven't these women and the communities that they are rebuilding dealt with enough death and destruction?
Amazingly, local women and women's groups are leading a range of efforts to end sexual violence in conflict and provide survivors with essential support.
In Central America and Mexico, where JASS works, women doing frontline human rights work—who are experiencing violence at alarming rates—are forming informal networks at the local, national and regional level to protect themselves, strengthen their activism and mobilize solidarity and resources for women. In the absence of the most basic protection or care by their governments and in the face of corrupt or collapsed justice systems, these networks are connecting women to legal services, risk assessments, psychological support, safe houses and urgent medical services including abortion.
International support for these critical efforts to help those affected by sexual violence must not only denounce violence against women but must ensure that aid money doesn't force local groups to choose between offering abortion services or accepting much-needed funding to do their work.
The US claims to be a world leader in the fight against wartime rape and yet it is lagging behind the rest of the international community in supporting post rape care. President Obama, don't let politics get in the way of doing the right thing. Eliminate barriers to women's safe abortion access. If you do not act when you have the power to act, then you bear responsibility too.
In the words of Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Laureate from Liberia:
"If the survivors of such horrific crimes are doing things differently to repair their lives, it is time for those of us who have vowed to journey with them to take the cue: we must start to do things differently."
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"In Business You Must Be Resilient, Visionary and Hard-working"
By Monica NKODO
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, CEO and Founder of APO Group, talking about the birth evolution of his company as well as the take-off of the African economy based on optimistic communication
You created APO Group in 2007 while you were a journalist for the Gabonews news website and you found that it was very difficult to access press releases related to the African continent. Do you have the feeling, 12 years later, that African and international journalists can more easily access these press releases?
As a former journalist, I experienced first-hand how crucial the dissemination of news about Africa's economy was to the development of the continent. Neither the African media or – more importantly - the international media community had access to reliable information about new investments in Africa, new CEO appointments, new startups, new international events, new awards and so on. APO Group provided that facility almost instantly. By signing strategic agreements with Bloomberg, Reuters, LexisNexis, Dow Jones Factiva and other major international players, we were suddenly guaranteeing the worldwide distribution of thousands of Africa-related press releases in a standardised, internationally-recognized NewsML format for the first time. APO Group has grown massively since those first partnerships. We are Getty Images' strategic partner in Africa, we manage a database of over 400,000 journalists and offer integrated services to over 300 clients across Africa. So, I can say with certainty, that 12 years later, African and international journalists now enjoy comprehensive access to thousands of press releases related to the African continent - and much more besides.
How did you manage to impose the importance of the press release in the media world? And how did this move contribute to your ambition to change the image of Africa around the world?
We did not have to impose the importance of the press release in the media world as there was already a desperate demand for this content from African journalists. I knew this need had to be met in order for Africa to be able to take control of its own narrative and drive economic growth. The inability of African journalists to access Africa-related information was reinforcing their dependence on Western media and press agencies. Most of the press releases issued by African governments and African institutions never reached the international media community at all. Many even failed to reach the African media community. A recent McKinsey study said "Africa is poised for economic acceleration akin to the Asian boom". The continent is home to six of the top ten fastest growing countries in the world. Many companies are planning their expansion across the continent to get their chunk of this huge untapped market. Distributing positive news about African development is an integral part of our company culture at APO Group. Right from the start, back in 2007, our vision was to put Africa in the international spotlight so it can thrive. We must continue to promote positive developments, and it is Africans themselves who are best qualified to tell authentic local stories. One of our biggest contributions has been in creating a network of global, best-in-class partners that have helped drive these stories to new international audiences.
On the continent, the many customers of APO Group are private sector companies. Yet states also need communication channels such as those proposed by your group to provide viable information about their activities. Do you plan to offer your services to governments?
APO Group is already active with clients in government departments. We actually see huge potential for these types of organizations to better harness the power of communication. They usually have hugely compelling stories to tell – and their audiences are out there waiting for content. But too often, they are failing to take those opportunities. As the market-leading media relations provider in Africa and the Middle East, we already work with hundreds of the biggest commercial multinationals, so our expertise is self-evident, and could be well-utilized by African governments. But first they need to professionalise to ensure they are reaching their potential – particularly internationally. Attracting investors and tourism is essential to success for public organizations in Africa, and it should be standard for governments to have weekly online press briefings. They are simple to facilitate, and the results can be profound. We worked with the government of Sierra Leone during the Ebola crisis. We quickly identified that the whole world was talking about their country, but they were silent. We gave them a voice and allowed them to get their side of the story across. We coordinated five press conferences from Freetown. The world's press was there: the BBC, CNN, and Xinhua – everyone. Suddenly, they were a part of the conversation. So I think, in general, governments need to do more. The international media community is listening.
How does APO Group adapt in an environment where information, whether proven or not, circulates at high speed, usually spread by social networks?
It has never been easier to publish information that suits any agenda. Social media is largely unrestricted in terms of checks and balances that sort out fact from fiction. As a result, it is increasingly difficult to trust what you read online. For news distributors, it has never been more important to ensure audiences are receiving credible, factually accurate information. Africa, in particular, has been a breeding ground for misinformation – with campaigns on social media fuelling divisive political propaganda and corruption. All of this highlights how valuable an organization like APO Group is in identifying authentic stories and weeding out damaging and inaccurate ones. As a news distributor, we have a duty of care not only to our clients – but also to the media, who see us as a crucial, reliable Primary Information Provider. When we issue a story, it is not just going to one recipient – but to newsrooms all over Africa and the world. It's why APO Group have always made it a priority to ensure the authenticity of the news releases we publish. Most important of all, we have made it a fundamental rule never to relinquish a human editorial presence. We will always check the validity of our news releases sources, and if we have any doubt whatsoever, we simply don't distribute. I don't think it is an overstatement to say that APO Group is a beacon for authentic content in a chaotic world of fake news and misinformation.
Today, you are involved in many events related to the sporting world, including rugby and basketball. What are APO Group's projects in this sector? And what other new field are you aiming for in the future?
Sport has the power to inspire millions of people and help put Africa in the global spotlight. African footballers Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane helped Liverpool to the European Champions League title last season, and the Toronto Raptors won the NBA championship for the first time under the stewardship of President Masai Ujiri, who is from Nigeria. But APO Group's role in raising the profile of African sport has largely focused on rugby. In November 2017, APO Group became the Main Official Sponsor of World Rugby's African association, Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa. This is the highest level of sponsorship, and the partnership has recently been extended until 2024. Rugby is developing at an unprecedented pace in Africa and is now the fastest growing sport on the continent. The popularity of the game is booming all over Africa. Ten African nations are currently placed in the top-50 of the world rankings and more women and men, girls and boys, are playing than ever before. The players are inspirational role models for the next generations of young Africans who are discovering the sport. Although few may know this, out of 105 countries playing rugby competitively, one-third are African and there are many talents in Africa who deserve more recognition by the general public. In 2017, growth in player registration in African nations (excluding South Africa) was 66%, against an overall global increase of 27%. In the female game, the number of registered players increased by 50% in 2017 alone. This phenomenal growth at grass roots level is starting to bear fruit on the international scene. As for the future, we are always looking for opportunities to support and nurture African excellence in whatev...


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What's the next big thing in training or nutrition?
Without a doubt it'll be genomics related.
Genomics is the study of genomes, and genomes are the material present in your cells. They determine a lot about your physical characteristics. And the areas of nutrigenomics (nutrition as it relates to your genetics) and training-related genomics are growing rapidly.
We're figuring out that there are genes related to athletic performance, how much volume you should do for strength gains, how much muscle damage you experience, how quickly you can recover, how best to eat given your genetics, and more. Problem is, we're a ways off.
Protein powder made from insects.
I don't know if it'll be the next big thing, but someday relatively soon we'll be consuming protein powder made from insects. I know you're making a scrunched-up little disgusted-Yoda face right now, but everything points to this eventuality.
Current proteins derived from dairy are hugely expensive and the price is ever escalating. Caseins and wheys cost protein companies upwards of 6 dollars a pound, which is about 500 to 600 percent more than what they cost in the 90's. And that's just the basic stuff. Very high-quality proteins can cost as much as 20 dollars a pound.
Then, on top of that, companies have to make a profit, and they determine a price point that rewards the store that sells it, the middlemen that got it into the store, and of course, themselves.
Oftentimes, to cut costs, disreputable companies "spike" their protein with keratin from hair, feathers, fur, and who knows what else. (Now you can make your scrunched-up Yoda face.) It all registers as protein, but by no means does it contain all the amino acids you need to grow muscle (or any other tissue). However, it lets these scoundrels shave a few dollars off their production costs.
Costs will likely continue to rise, though. That's why companies, reputable and disreputable alike, will eventually have to consider a less expensive alternative to casein and whey. Enter insect protein. Aside from their exoskeletons, which are made of indigestible chitin, insects are nothing but protein and unsaturated fats. Even that indigestible chitin is potentially useful as it makes each insect a bite-sized combination of protein and Metamucil.
Insects are cold-blooded, so they're really efficient at converting feed into protein. Consider crickets. They need 12 times less feed than cattle, 4 times less than sheep, and only half as much as chickens and pigs. And they (with the exception of cockroaches, termites, and a few others) do it without producing greenhouse gases.
Think of how easy it would be to mass-produce insects for consumption or conversion into protein powders. You don't need to clear land, you don't need a lot of feed, and many can live off of organic waste. In other words, if you poop, you're halfway there to becoming an insect farmer who sells his mini-livestock to insect processing plants! Keep them dogies movin', cowboy, or should I say, bugboy?
Just think, you could have a crowd of cockroaches, a muster of meal worms, a litter of louse, a drove of dung beetles, or a pack of pillbugs. All of these are edible insects that are eaten somewhere around the world, as are ants, bees, dragonflies, grasshoppers, grubs, midge flies, walking sticks, water bugs, and waxworms. Some, like bees, allegedly taste like "mushroomy bacon," while some of the larger versions of cockroach are said to taste like greasy chicken.
It doesn't matter, though, a theoretical insect protein powder would look and taste totally benign, probably flavored the same way current protein powders are. Protein companies would even wage advertising wars, claiming that their grub protein powder has a better PER (protein efficiency ratio) than waxworm protein powder.
Sure it sounds repugnant, but all food like and dislikes are cultural; you eat what you grew up eating. Things like Jell-O (from boiled down animal parts), hot dogs (do I even need to detail their ingredients?) and even dairy products, things we take for granted in the Western World, are disgusting to various cultures.
But we'll get there. Consider that Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners, now sells toasted grasshoppers inside the park, right next to the brats, dogs, burgers, and Cracker Jacks, and they sold out of them this past opening day.
Many people have an internal switch when it comes to their eating habits. They either flip the diet switch on and eat less, choose healthier foods etc., or they flip that switch off and eat anything within reach that doesn't fight back.
It's not just a lack of willpower or lack of nutrition knowledge. The root problem is they can't autoregulate their eating habits. So the next big thing is an eating and lifestyle approach that takes care of all the underlying issues that sabotage the ability to autoregulate. Luckily, science is helping us find all the pieces to this puzzle.
So, are you able to autoregulate? Well, if you have to count every calorie and every macronutrient every damn day, then you can't. Not yet at least. You're externally regulating, which is okay if you're trying to get unnaturally shredded, but it shouldn't have to be a way of life. And if you're always alternating periods of micromanagement and gluttonous binging then you have a problem.
Ditch all cheat meals. This includes the typical weaponized faux foods made from the addictive fat/salt/sugar combo. In short, junk foods override your ability to autoregulate your eating. Most pre-packaged foods are purposefully made to trigger overeating without causing you to feel full. Really, they test this stuff on rats, and if the rats display addictive behaviors then the products are sent to the snack food aisle.
You need a long period of cold turkey. You literally need to go through withdrawal to rewire your brain and short circuit the cravings. This won't happen when you have cheat meals. Sorry.
Take care of your gut health. When the bad bacteria in your gut dominates the good bacteria, you get hit with (you guessed it) junk food cravings. It's literally like a drug addiction. Unfortunately, cheat meals, even once a week, can fertilize the bad bugs. More info here: Is Gut Bacteria Making You Fat?
There's more to it than that, but those four are at the foundation. Remember, an auto-regulated eater doesn't have to diet. His body is free to signal when he needs to eat more or less. These signals are no longer blunted or altered by biochemical misfires. Sure, he'll need to whip out the food log and get super strict if he decides to do a physique competition, but generally his "walking around weight" is healthy and looks good.
A lot of bodybuilders are trying to powerlift, all the Olympic lifters are using bodybuilding exercises, all the CrossFitters are using rehab exercises, and the whole lot of them are using deconstructed gymnastics moves called calisthenics. This isn't a bad thing. The only time it becomes a problem is when some moron decides that he's the only one that's got it all figured out.
There will always be specialists. Work with them if you want to excel in one particular discipline. But you must be willing to take the tradeoff. If you're going to worry about the health of your spine, while at the same time try to break squat and deadlift records, then you simply won't be the most groundbreaking athlete.
There's a fine line between being too cautious and giving everything to the bar. The amazing thing about crosstraining is that EVERY generalist has to experience being a newcomer again. You can't learn a new discipline without being a newb. And there are ways to get the desired benefits without the injuries.
The focus with this warm-up is to work on opening the hips and sustaining that range of motion with a strength exercise which, in this case, is the banded glute bridge.
In the rest period I'm making use of an exercise I used to struggle with, which was the full back bridge, so this was one of the scaling methods for it. The bottom-up press in the couch stretch position was purely to keep me honest in the position and not cut the stretch short. And having to do a certain number of reps rather than hold for time is a lot more entertaining.
I firmly believe that our health, body composition and muscle-building goals hinge on the management, efficiency, and sensitivity of it. The supplements, dietary alterations, and training protocols that optimize the insulin our bodies make naturally is the future of training and nutrition. It needs to be at least.
HIIT-style cardio improves insulin efficiency and it's great for those short on time. I prefer 8 minutes of intervals on an Assault Air Bike.
Supplementation such as prescription Metformin appears to show promise for the pre-diabetic, but a possibly safer OTC option is berberine or my personal favorite, Indigo-3G®.
Explosive, concentric-focused training also optimizes insulin. Set aside a couple days a week to train with a speed vs. pounds focus.
Infrared saunas or hot yoga (my favorite), activates heat shock proteins to improve the efficiency of your insulin response. I get my hot hatha on three days a week. Namaste.
A rebirth of the barefoot and minimalist trend.
A decade ago barefoot and minimalist footwear training was one of the most popular trends in the fitness industry. While you'll still periodically see some gym fanatics going full-on barefoot, this trend has largely disappeared. Most lifters and athletes have returned to traditional footwear. However, I believe we're going to see a large rebirth of barefoot and minimalist training within the next several years.
Here's why: Initially when the trend began everyone was sold on the idea because the research was, and still is, largely conclusive that barefoot mechanics are not only ideal for optimizing performance but also for reducing risk of injury and joint pain. Unfortunately, a few years into the barefoot trend, injuries began mounting quickly as users tried to jump into training barefoot without any physical adaptation or foot and ankle preparation.
As a result, the minimalist trend faded among buyers and many shoe companies reverted back to traditional footwear. But many strength coaches, trainers, and therapists believe that the barefoot trend wasn't the issue at all but rather the lack of physical preparation.
We're going to see a shift back to the trend, only this time it will be applied in a more strategic fashion as coaches understand that their athletes need to be physically prepared and trained to reap the benefits. They'll likely begin programming exercises to target the muscles around the feet and ankles.
Here's an example of my collegiate and NFL athletes performing a simple single-leg swap exercise that targets every component of proper foot and ankle mechanics.
I'll have my athletes do drills like this for several minutes at the beginning of each workout. This prepares the feet and ankles for the workout and actually teaches the lifter to brace his core and produce full body tension, ultimately allowing greater loads to be handled throughout the workout.
It's a bit of a blessing and a curse. Because we live in the digital age, online coaches are flourishing and gaining traction via social media. It's good because it encourages self-reliance in training, and it also makes coaches accessible for those in remote places or those who have irregular schedules.
The drawback is the fact that quality control can go out the window. Credentials aside, it's hard to gauge a trainer's abilities when you're working with them via correspondence and they can't really see everything you're doing. Plus, if the coach is managing dozens of clients at the same time, there's a chance you may not be working with that coach directly, or that your programming may not be individualized at all. In these cases, the quality of the program suffers and results may be suboptimal.
Online coaching has plenty of potential. But certain prerequisites should be established for it to work well. A lifter interested in hiring the services of an online coach needs to be self-motivated, disciplined, and ideally have a reasonable background of general exercise experience. Someone who doesn't possess these traits will be difficult to work with remotely. They need in-person coaching first.
And the coaches aren't in the clear either. An online coach should be offering his clients the same level of commitment that he shows his in-person clientele, if not more. That means customized programming, open correspondence and attention to questions or concerns in order to make modifications along the way.
Them: What the hell did you send me?
Them: Because I feel amazing, my appetite is under control, and I keep crushing my workouts.
This was especially the case with highly-depleted physique athletes, whose glycogen was tapped out near the end of contest prep, and among competitors who felt like zombies.
Ketones down-regulate glucose metabolism, so they're glucose sparing. And for someone who's trying to increase the rate of muscle retention in a very depleted state, this also means that muscle protein is spared as well. The body isn't having to convert amino acids to glucose (gluconeogenesis) for fuel because the exogenous ketones offered up an alternative fuel to use instead.
Since my early observations, there's been peer reviewed work that has shown promise for improving performance among endurance athletes, and also for athletes that need to achieve super-compensation for carb loading.
I've also seen them help people with autoimmune disorders like Lyme disease. This will make sense to you if you research beta-hydroxy buyterate (BHB) and look at the mountains of studies on it. BHB blocks this thing called inflammasome NLRP3. And that's good stuff, since chronic inflammation can be linked back to the majority of health problems.
A Ketone Ester Drink Increases Postexercise Muscle Glycogen Synthesis in Humans. Holdsworth, David A. et al. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (2017): n. pag. Ovid Insights: Journals. 10 Apr. 2017. Web.


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Jim Tatum
C-I guest columnist
Updated: Nov. 19, 2010, 5 a.m.
So here we are, a few weeks after one of the weirdest election cycles of all time. The optimist in me says, "Oh, look! The people are waking up and realizing they do have the power after all."
Of course, then the ghost of H.L. Mencken returns and points out that this very turnout is in and of itself a strong argument against democracy.
I don't know what we've accomplished nor do I have any thoughts about the future. Keep on muddling on is about all I've got for it. My gut tells me that we the attention-deficited people will soon forget why we were mad enough at the sitting egos-that-be to vote a bunch of them out and start all over again. The result will likely be another couple of years of vitriol and obstructionism, followed by a nationwide grassroots temper tantrum, followed by another wave of Election Day bum's rushes. In the end, we may have effectively accomplished the abolition of lengthy incumbencies -- which ain't necessarily a bad thing in my book -- but beyond that, I don't hope for too much.
Yet, in an election cycle of twists, turns, unheard-of turnout and unprecedented ignorance, one lost cause movement did catch my eye.
Alas for the stoners of California: Proposition 19 did not pass.
To oversimplify a bit, Proposition 19 would have legalized the cultivation and sale of marijuana in the state of California. Like other local organic farmers, small free-range pot ranchers could have opened up boutique shops and rented farmer's market stalls to sell their products. People could have grown their own without fear of some army of humorless federal Ninjas kicking down doors and paraquating back yards.
Alas, they just didn't get the turnout. Proposition 19 leaders blame this on a groundswell of older, conservative voters coming out in droves to exercise their right to validate their unfounded hysterias. They also said the young voters didn't get out like they did in 2008.
In short, they couldn't get enough voters motivated to support their cause.
And this was a surprise why?
In my experience, stoners are some of the most inert individuals on the planet. They are generally happy, laid-back, easy-going and peaceable, or lazy, disengaged, and under-achieving, depending on the prejudice of the beholder.
But one thing they generally are not is motivated.
I remember years ago, back in my younger days of extremely poor judgment, I went to a free concert in Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The concert was sponsored by the National Organization for the Reformation of Marijuana Laws; the band was a new chart sensation known for its hard-rocking, two-fisted approach to rock 'n' roll, a bunch of local boys made good known as the Black Crowes.
Two things I remember about that show. One, it rained like cats and dogs on everyone except the band. Two, the crowd was enormous, shoulder-to-shoulder, wet, muddy, and very much under the influence of the object of their politics.
But most of all, I noticed that, in spite of the close proximity nary a cross word was spoken nor a fist thrown. In fact, at one point, I watched as some poor guy tripped over a young hippie couple stretched out on the lawn, landing like a felled Sequoia tree on top of their flimsy Styrofoam cooler and shattering it into a million un-green, non-recyclable pieces.
All they said was something like, "Dude, you OK?"
Then they helped him up and pointed him on his way.
Therein lies a pretty good argument for legalizing pot. I have seen three beers turn a mild mannered pencil pusher from a big 8 accounting firm into a behind pinching, trash talking, hair-trigger tempered street fighting man.
But I've never seen a violent stoner.
As you can probably tell, I do have sympathy for the proponents of Proposition 19. And if a similar referendum were to come on the ballot here -- excuse me while I enjoy a hearty belly laugh over that thought -- I would in all likelihood vote in favor of it.
But I'm guessing the problem here would be the same as California -- just plain old lack of motivation. Maybe if organizers got them all to torch up, then bused them to the polls and told them the voting machines are just way cool video games, then a powerful new political force could be wielded.
But it will probably be a cold day in a hot place before you smell a lot of patchouli in a polling precinct, methinks.
Column: Making hay while the sun shines


Warm sunshine and calm azure waters bade us good morning as we entered the gates of Sta. Monica Beach Club. We walked along its manicured lawns and marvelled at the serenity of the place. Located on the northern coastal area of Dumaguete City at Barangay Banilad, it escapes the bustle of the city and brings guests out into a more laid back part of the city.
Sta. Monica is nestled between nipa plantations and an authentic fishing village. It overlooks the Dumaguete City Bay, which brings in the cool sea breeze the whole year round. There are no car noises and no motorcycle throttles here; it's simply us, the trees and the beach.
I was actually surprised that Dumaguete City has a beach resort. I know about the famed beaches of Siquijor, Manjuyod and Apo Island, but absolutely didn't know that Dumaguete also has one. To be honest though, it cannot compete with the white sand beaches of its neighbors (although the sunrise here is really fantastic), but if you simply want a base camp with a beach while in Dumaguete, then Sta. Monica Beach Club is definitely for you.
Sta. Monica offers three room accommodation types in their resorts. The De Luxe Rooms (Php 3,500.00) which can either have two queen-sized beds or a single king-sized bed; the two-storey Family Rooms (Php 5,500.00) which are good for a small family and the Beach House (Php 12,000.00) which are perfect for bigger groups. All rooms are coupled with a free breakfast fare.
We curled up at their deluxe rooms during our five-day stay in Dumaguete City. The rooms are decorated in a minimalist beach house manner and are spotlessly clean. The beds are absolutely wonderful, they're one of the softest and most comfortable I've tried so far. It's air-conditioned and there's a flat screen TV, although we rarely got to use it since we stayed outside most of the time.
The bathroom is absolutely nice! It's very clean and there's hot water to boot. I also love the local touch they give to the shampoos and bath gels which they have in gin bottles! The only thing is, unlike those in sachets and small bottles, we were unable to bring those home with us, lol.
The open-aired thatched gazebo in the middle of the resort is where we usually spend our time. This is where we eat, this is where we open our notebooks and pretend to work, this is where we booze at night and yes, this is where gossips are exchanged afterwards haha.
I'm tempted to post the food served during our stay at Sta. Monica Beach Club but it would be unfair to do so since it deserves another full article for that.
The kidney-shaped pool and its adjoining sitting pool is also one of our favorite hang outs in the resort. After a long day of exploration, we usually just take off our shirts and jump into the water while waiting for dinner to be served.
The original plan was for our group to stay two nights at the Sta. Monica Beach Club. But due to an incoming typhoon which belted Dumaguete City senseless and eventually cancelled our flights, our stay extended to three more days. Lucky for us, our host at Sta. Monica was more than happy to accommodate us again; and of course, we were also more than happy to accept their invitation. Dumaguete's Sta. Monica Beach Club rocks!
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The UK banking market has seen unprecedented issues over the past few years, which have reduced the banks' appetite for funding, especially to small businesses. Banks are still lending, but they are more selective over the deals they commit to. In order to maintain facilities or increase them, you need to know how to build a good relationship with your bank.
In this article, business consultant and Forum member Peter Black, tells you how this is best achieved by considering three interlinked areas; relationships, strategy and credibility.
The key is 'to have one' – you need to have a good relationship with your bank. If you treat the bank as a commodity and don't tell them anything, then when you need them most, they may not be there.
Keeping the bank 'at arms length' is not a good idea. You need to educate the bank on your business, your strategy and your financials, so they fully understand and buy into the vision for the business.
Communication and regular dialogue is essential. Tell the bank the good and the bad news in equal measure, as and when it occurs. If you have a new contract or a good story, tell the bank about it. Many don't do this.
Both parties need to work on the relationship and it should never just be a one-way street. You should expect the same back from the bank, as you should in any professional relationship. If it does break down, don't bury your head in the sand.
Your bank wants to see you have a coherent strategy that can be articulated to them. Continually changing the strategy or appearing to move from one to another does not give the bank confidence. The worst situation to be in is one where the bank does not even understand your strategy.
All businesses need some form of business plan and this should link directly to the strategy. It should be written for the business though, not the bank. The strategy and plan should incorporate a plan B.
You need a plan B for your funding strategy as well. Given the problems seen in the banking market and access to finance, businesses need to keep their options open and explore alternative sources.
Credibility is the most important of the three areas and critical to your relationship with your bank. Banks hate surprises! This could be a change of direction, a sale of major assets, or financial information turning out to be considerably different to that expected. Always discuss major departures with the bank first. If they understand why, they are more likely to understand or agree with your plans, than if it happens as a fait accompli.
Make your forecasts realistic and credible. The bank will build up a history of how accurate the forecasts are that a business provides. No forecast can ever be totally accurate, but the banks see no end of forecasts showing a massive increase in profits and cash just to underpin the latest request. Where information such as management accounts has to be regularly provided to the bank, ensure they are both accurate and on time.
Again this all builds up the credibility of the business and the individuals involved. If you successfully manage these three areas, you will successfully manage your relationship with your bank too.
Peter Black ACIB, AMCT, MBA has over 20 years of banking experience and runs Snowball Consulting, a firm helping SMEs with strategic, funding and banking matters.
Banks are still lending to small businesses, but they are more selective over the deals they commit to. In order to maintain facilities or increase them, you need to know how to build a good relationship with your bank.


This full day tour will take you full circle around the beautiful windward region of this magical isle, Maui, showing you some of the most diverse and scenic landscapes found on any of the Hawaiian Islands. Your experienced driver and friendly guide will give a captivating narration of the island's secrets along the way as you weave through the lush tropical rainforest, there are more than 600 curves and 59 one-lane bridges you will experience on the road to Hana with stunning vistas, cascading waterfalls and scenic coastal views. Sit back relax and enjoy.
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Gothic literature combines elements of horror and romance, generally with tones and themes of darkness.
The Castle of Otranto is considered the first "gothic" novel, a genre that loves melodrama, mystery, hidden places, ancestral curses, and fainting heroines. Its roots are the "romance," which was a tale of heroism (not love as it is now known), and the Romantic movement in literature, which focused on emotion and the sublimity of nature. When The Castle of Otranto was first published, it was said to be a translation of a lost medieval transcript, and received positive attention. But when it was next published, the truth was revealed--that the story was quite modern and written by a priviledged author. Critics then panned it, but it survives today as the seminal Gothic literary novel.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne is a Gothic story about the feud between the medieval Scottish Highland clans of Athlin and Dunbayne. It was Ann Radcliffe's first novel.
The House of the Seven Gables, published in 1851, explores issues of class and the pursuit of wealth against the backdrop of decaying residences.
The Marble Faun is a gothic romance concerning three young Americans and one young Italian Count who meet in Rome. The book features picturesque descriptions of historic art and architecture in Rome as a backdrop to a tale of mystery, murder, and romance.
The central character, John Melmoth, is a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for 150 extra years of life and spends that time searching for someone who will take over the pact for him; the novel actually takes place in the present, but this backstory is revealed through several nested stories-within-a-story that work backwards through time (usually through the Gothic trope of old books).
The narrator tells of how he came to live in the house. Servants believe in the haunting, and this leads to troubles, so the narrator and his sister decide to change their plans.
The narrator tells of his growing fascination with Master B, as well as the series of events following the appearance of the ghost.


Sometimes it's hard to know the best way to run a dental practice as a business. Ensuring that you are organising, promoting and managing your personal or group of dental practices as effectively as possible can be a challenge.
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