I discovered that most of the best gaming headphones provided me with surround sound system that was so helpful to figure out where enemy players were coming from. I had better positioning to locate the enemies based on the gunfire and explosions easily.
I must say that some of these headphones for gaming were indeed designed with impressive features from the inside-out to give gamers the best experience while gaming.
So, what is in this post?
In this post, we've reviewed the best gaming headphones of 2018 that are currently garnering raves of excellent reviews on the market.
But, before we dive right into that, let's take a look at the types of headphones on the market.
There are basically two types of headphones that are currently parading the market with their gorgeous features. They are the open back headphones and the closed back headphones.
To answer all these questions, shall we look at the differences and have a clue on which one will fit your needs?
Open-back headphones come with two-sided speakers both in the front and back, which have holes or perforation, which allows the sound to pass through the back of the ear cup. This enables air to be vented to the outside, giving it a different sound signature than closed back headphones.
Unlike the open-back headphone, the design of closed back headphones is somewhat different. The Speakers mounted in a closed back headphone has a solid ear cup which does not allow air or sound to enter or exit the headphone.
In other words, they isolate you from external noise. The only sound you'll likely hear is the one that is coming from the headphone. The sound isolation makes it an excellent choice for musicians and podcast recording.
It gives you a private listening experience free of outside noise or distraction.
In conclusion, choosing between the two types of headphones should be based on your location and event. I firmly believe that this short guide will help you determine the kinds of headphone that will fit you and give you maximum satisfaction.
With that said, here is an unbiased review of the best headphones on the market.
1. AKG Q701 Quincy Jones Signature On-Ear Reference Headphones – premium model – Editor's Choice!
I had to pick up this brand because they already had an excellent reputation and raves of positive reviews to their profile. So, I wanted to find out why people seem to love and recommend them.
Well, I must say that they pretty lived up to expectations. The design is a spot on. I kind of love the circular ear cup design with perforation coupled with small AKG accents spread around.
The round ear cups design is phenomenal. It does cover up my ears entirely. I love the way the velour cushion is positioned to give an appropriate sound direction. This form a decent seal around your ear with enough internal space for the ear to breathe without making contact with the drivers.
Please, note that even as an open headphone, it comes with heat accumulation on the surface of your ear where it makes contact with your skin.
I also like the fact that the overhead tubes houses internal cables from one ear cup to the other. The flexibility of the leather headband adds to its topnotch looks. You will get less resistance and will auto adjust the size of the headphone based on your head.
With that said, I still think the headphone feels a little bit fragile as it doesn't feature a solid headband and tubes. My advice is to handle the headphones carefully to last you for a long time.
This is an excellent gaming headphone if you want to hear every little queue in your environment to pinpoint where the enemy players are hiding.
The audio quality comes with a crisp and technical sound that is pretty awesome for trance and house. I was able to hear clear highs and good lows in response.
When I was listening to a couple of responses, the entire high range really stood out well. Although, it might introduce fatigue over long listening session if you are used to a more mellow high-ends response.
The bass response is tight, but it's not for bass heads and can be lost when the rest of the spectrum kicks in.
Are They Suitable for Gaming?
The Q701 provides an open feel, and the soundstage is broad to pinpoint where enemies are hiding and located in the games.
The sound is accurate enough to know the separation of instruments and their proximity to each other.
Does It Come With A Removable Cable?
Yes, it does offer an XLR cable that is removable and sits on the left ear cup. And included are a 3meter non-coiled cable and also a 6m cable in the package.
I'm still trying figure out why AKG decided to feature 6 meters cable in the first place. I'm of the opinion that coiled cord would have made more sense. Well, maybe they were considering flexibility.
Overall, the Q701 is absolutely fantastic with enough comfort and accurate soundstage as well as a specific treble extension that is suitable for those looking for bright and edgy sound.
The removable cable is a bonus even though no coiled cord was included. The sound signature is very specific, making it not ideal for all-purpose headphone.
The most important thing to take away with the Q701 is that it is a perfect headphone for gaming and compliment electrical sounds.
You'd agree with me that what makes a great headphone is comfort. You don't want a headphone that gets pretty uncomfortable after a few hours of wearing them, do you?
When I started playing "Battlefield 3," I then knew the importance of having a positional headphone. As I encounter explosions going off now and then, I could quickly discover if enemies were creeping up on me.
With a little bit of a reduced bass and a wide soundstage of the SR Open-Back Headphone, it was a total joy playing the game. It came as a surprise to me on how much having a good gaming headphone improved my kill death ratio.
Apart from that, they are also fantastic for music as well. It delivers a relaxed and yet balanced sound.
Design wise, the HD598C is an all plastic unit. The plastic isn't cheap; rather, they are of high-quality and provide an excellent feel in the hand.
The headband offers a lot of cushion on your head, but that doesn't stop it from putting pressure on your head. You are definitely going to feel it is right there.
The SR Open-Back Headphone offers a replaceable cable. One is 3 meter to 6.3 mm for equipment while one is 1 meter to 3.5mm for other stuff.
Will The Ear Pads Make You Sweat?
Well compared to a couple of headphones I owned that retained so much heat, the SR stood out from the crowd by offering ear pads that is warm. It provides you with excellent comfort even when gaming with it for long hours.
Overall, the SR feels comfortable as you can wear it for hours without any fatigue. With a smoking deal price, I think the 598 is the best bang for the buck seeing they offer a reduced price with exceptional performance.
If there's one thing you should look out for in a supermodel headphone is clarity. You want to hear different soundtracks distinctly and separately with no distortion or mightiness.
The Audio Technica AD700X is fully equipped to give you the best clarity and better soundstage. Although this wasn't made as a gaming headphone, it falls as one of the best headphones for playing video games.
Compared to previous generations, the AD700X has fixed most of its downsides in every single department. They are much more comfortable with a lot of significant update to this series.
Is It Great for Gaming?
Even though it wasn't marketed to the gaming crowd, the soundstage can stand head-to-head with other headphones that were specifically designed for gaming. The AD700X without question gives you better positional audio accuracy compared to most of its competitors.
Also, if you are in the position while someone is talking to you while gaming, you are not going to be completely shut out from them.
What About It Sound Quality?
This is one of the best headphones on our list with great positional audio accuracy and multi-levels of audio. It is straightforward to tell how far your enemy players are in the environment.
I did notice that Audio Technica did pretty well by focusing on mids, which are very important in gaming because if you have too much bass with big explosions, it may sound cool but will black out some of the more detailed sounds that you want to listen to.
So footsteps, gunshots were really separated well. You can even hear footsteps of people trying to sneak up on you.
Now, if you can couple this headphone with a good sound card that is good at emulating video games surround sounds into a stereo output for headphones, then you are going to get the best audio quality out on this.
How Comfortable Are They For Guys With Bigger Ears?
My Friend James had huge ears, and he has testified to the fact the Technica fits pretty well over them. Thanks to their featured pads which are thicker and a little bit stronger.
I highly recommend looking at the AD700 if you want headphones that will give you the best gaming experience.
A good headphone for gaming should be able to give you an excellent soundstage to gauge the distance of gunshots and to know if your enemies are close to you or walking up behind you.
If you are looking for a great gaming headphone, which comes with this feature, you might want to consider getting the wired Philips SHP9500 HiFi Precision Stereo Over-ear Headphones.
What about its Sound Quality?
The sound quality of this headphone really surprised us. We never expected to find a headphone with quality sound at such a low price. It comes with bass that is hugely beneficial especially if you love playing first-person shooting games. This will help you to discern the footsteps clearly from shoots.
Is it Comfortable like Other Model?
Just like the Technical, the Philips SHP9500 follows suit by being the definition of comfort. It comes with a foam ear cups which is perfect for any head size and grabs the ear with a clamping force that is practically non-existent.
The Phillips SHP9500 thinks-out the Technica and wins-out other brands by offering a replaceable cord. You don't have to throw it away when the cable becomes damaged- you can always replace it.
One of the attractive features of this headphone is its low cost. With a quality build like this, you'll actually expect to pay more than a few hundred bucks for the headphone, but it is surprisingly cheap.
While the headphone has lots of great features for its low price, it is not perfect. No one actually is.
The Philips SHP9500 comes with a non-replaceable ear cups. This can actually be a huge turn off for most people.
Don't you think we all should be given a chance to change the ear cups of our gaming headphone once in a while?
Yes, of course, I think so, especially when they wear out or even when we fancy a different color. Sadly the Philips SHP9500 does not come with this feature.
Apart from this little problem, it is overall one of the best-wired gaming headphone at a budget-friendly price point.
I remember a friend of mine asked me which phone I would recommend for his mom who had hearing issues. He complained that the mom most times would turn up the TV to a deafening volume, especially when everyone is around the Television.
This was a big issue to him. So I had to recommend, the Sennheiser RS120 On-Ear Wireless RF Headphones. And she has been enjoying the sound it produces without the discomfort associated with traditional wired headphones.
The RS120 is designed with lightweight ear cups that are comfortable for wearing. It sounds from a transmitter base when connected to your gaming platform using Radiofrequency which has very low interference.
So you don't have to worry about jumbled signals when using this headphone.
You can use this headphone for extended playing sessions without it wearing you out. Charging the headphone is quite simple. It automatically starts charging once you place it on its stand.
The sound quality of the RS120 headphone is exceptional. It is made with Open-Aire design which delivers detailed and warm sounds. Its quality sound delivery coupled with the high bass response makes the sound quality of this headphone quite a force to reckon with.
It is quite easy to set up this headphone for use. This is because the transmitter connects directly to any gaming platform with an analog audio output.
Like all other headphones available on the market, though the RS120 is excellent, it also has its minor problems. The ear cups are not sealed. So you might hear the vacuum cleaner when it is put on even with the headphone on.
Aside from this minor discomfort, the RS120 is a great headphone that you might want to try out if you want a sturdy built wireless headphone with excellent sound quality and easy recharge.
It is not every day you come across a headphone that is ridiculously cheap and still gives you excellent performance. And that is what you get from the Superlux HD668B Dynamic Semi-Open Headphones. This device is made to perfectly fit in both worlds of the open and closed headphones.
The whole build of the HD668B is plastic, but it is very sturdy. My one complaint about the build is actually to do with the cables. Sure, they are easily replaceable, which is a great deal for the lifespan of the headphone.
But I found that the outer insulation on these wires can break easily from excessive bending. So just be aware you shouldn't coil it up too tightly.
When it comes to the quality of sound it produces, this pair doesn't slouch here either. The bass is well controlled, although the lower bass feels a little underrepresented. The Mids are well-balanced, and the treble is sharp.
You're sure of getting a better soundstage practically than any other pair close to this price range. Using this for gaming or just general music is a huge deal.
As a semi-open headphones, they have little vents that allow sounds from coming out. While they are not great for the different environment, the semi-feature gives them a sense of a better soundstage. Even at a low price, Superflux hasn't cheaped out on the accessories you may be using just as much as the headphones themselves.
Unfortunately, it does come with a significantly reducing sound isolation, so I don't encourage you using it on public transport. Not only will you have the sound of the vehicle to contest with but everyone else will be able to hear your music about as well as you can.
Comfort wise, the HD668B do a good job. They hardly use the softest foam, and they don't let your breath at all. The headband also was well made. You are not going to have any issues wearing them. You may still know that you're wearing them, but the fact you know won't bother you too much.
Overall, the HD668B is a sound profile that can be a little fatigue in my ear, but it is not really bad. I feel comfortable using this to play games compared to other devices in this price range. This is simply the best headphones close to this price range, and if you care about sound quality at all, then this headphone is definitely worth serious consideration.
Below are the best closed back headphones that made it to our list.
You'd agree with me when I say that we are in an era of headphones right now where performance and comfort don't have to necessarily trade-off each other. We can actually have the best of both worlds with the best headphones for gaming.
V-Moda has always been around for 10 years now, and they have made a name for themselves in the world of audio, especially headphones. I can only say that the Crossfade M-100 produces fantastic sound and unrivaled durability. I will back up this hype due to a lot of stuff they have crammed into this fairly small package.
The headphone comes with two audio cables, one with a mic and one without. A quarter range adapter, carabineer, 2 replacement shield for the sides of the headphones.
In terms of build and design, I can only say that the M-100 makes a big deal out of the military-grade construction used in its headphones and with good reason. With all the metal and Kevlar used in this model, they are built like a tank even in a rubber and plastic material which seems to be tough.
While I think the matte black color scheme isn't especially flashy, the overall look of the crossfade is striking. The exoskeleton case is sturdy and makes up for the fact that this can't be collapsed. That means they are tough enough to survive a few backpack trips on their own.
When testing the V-moda crossfade LP-si by listening through a high-quality audio interface with a mid-range device to get a feel for the fidelity, I notice it delivers a lot of basses. So if you are into the bass thing, then the M-class headphones will certainly match up for you in the bass department.
The low-end is deep and full but isn't often overpowering. The highs are sparkly and detailed, bringing out plenty of details and strings.
The Soundstage is fairly good for a closed back pair of headphones. But not quite as good as other high-end units, but it is still reasonably expansive in 3d sounding. You can push the volume pretty high without distortion and chances are your ear will reach their limit before the headphones reach theirs.
The Crossfade isn't noised canceling but it creates a good enough seat that you are not going to hear much else at least when you've got music playing.
The Crossfade also joined to run the race by featuring two 3.5 millimeter audio cables. One standard and one with the mic and remote-I too love the fact that the one button remote works with everything from android and window devices.
The mic also works well for hands-free calling, but if that is what you are going to be using it for, and then you are doing it wrong.
V-Moda sells a separate boom pro mic on its website for 30 bucks to turn its headphones into a properly wired headphone, but this is mainly aimed at gamers.
In conclusion, the Crossfade is perfect and ideal for gamers and those who listen to a lot of electronic music with base and don't want to sacrifice sound quality to get it. Although it doesn't sound right as the more recent V-Moda Xs headphones, this headphone is arguably more comfortable, has quality base and sounds better.
Yes, your guess is good as mine. The only difference between this and the original HD 598 we just reviewed is that it is a closed back headphone. The headbands and pads are made from a different material that is less bulky and visually appealing. I will say the comfort is close to that of the original open back version.
Like the open back HD 598, this one comes with cables and also an inline mic with music controls.
How Does this Compare With the Open Back 598?
The first difference, of course, would be isolation. It also changes soundstage but not in a bad way. The focal presence is much more upfront, and there seems to be a very slight slope up in the highs and lows.
It is not enough to call this bass heavy, but it is certainly well-defined. Of course, it is a bit narrower than the original 589, but I don't see that as a deal breaker.
Specs wise, it also rocks different hardware and is significantly more comfortable to drive on a mobile phone. That said, this still sounds great with a DAC and Amp.
Overall, I think the Sennheiser HD 598 Cs Closed Back Headphone is worth buying. I wouldn't consider this model than the original version, but this makes excellent counterparts.
With a closed back design and base reflux technology, the Beyerdynamic gives you bigger booms. The headband is made of metal with plastic joints and wrapped in padded leather for easy cleaning. It comes with an extremely long cable while the self-adjustment yields some fairly unsatisfying clicks that feel a little too smooth for me.
Design wise, it comes with circular cups, which means they will go right the way around your ears. Also, the padding on the inside of these cups is nice and cushiony. The headband does a pretty good job of giving you great comfort wearing them and also to play your games for hours.
The drivers are housed in plastic, and ear cups have a gray super soft foam that makes it feel like it does really care and are large enough to cover up your ears.
Of course, they were able to make it to our list because the sound quality was superb. Although they don't make too much of noise canceling, you can still hear details in these.
The highs and mids provide a level of clarity, so pristine that if they were a glass door, I would probably walk into it. The overall sounds present it so clearly with 34 ohms which is excellent for day to day use on your computer or a mobile device.
What is the comfort like?
Comfort wise, you can wear this phone for hours without any fatigue for prolonged use.
Now that you have heard about the lovelies, here are the nails on the board. First, the cable isn't detachable, and the headphone weighs about 270 grams. The cord is coiled and terminated in a 3.5-millimeter jack, and also include a quarter inch adapter for the needed flexibility.
I will say this sounds great for highs and Mids. The detail is excellent. While the bass is not what I hoped for, they are not exactly terrible. To be fair, I will consider the bass as accurate. It sounds good for games and also for music, especially with the help of an amplifier.
The Audio-Technical is one of the top headphones on the market. They are known for having one of the brightest roundabouts sounds you can find in a pair of headphones.
So how do they rack up for gaming?
Powering this pair of headphones are 45-millimeter drivers, which are held behind a closed back design. You can use it to explore a bunch of games you can think of.
The positional headphone will help you a lot if you play first-person shooters, playing counter-strike or FARC eyes.
When it comes to positional audio, you will be able to hear clear sounds of where the enemies are and where the gunshots are in the distance explosion. That is a big bonus when it comes to a headphone that gives you an advantage over your opponent.
How Is the Bass Like?
I must admit that the Technica has too much bass in them. Well, if you are a bass head guy, then this may really interest you. But if you aren't that type and want something for gaming, the bass from this headphone isn't going to hurt you in gaming.
I found that having more bass in gaming is quite fun and cool.
Personally, I like that experience with it because I can feel the explosions and the punch of the gunshot every time you shoot the gun.
Design-wise, they are very portable, and the ear cups do rotate in 90 degrees, and you can easily fold them to the headband, making it so comfortable to travel with.
Also, they are lightweight even if you game for a long time. The ear pads are made from memory foam, which means they are very soft without making your ears warm or hot.
Just like other devices, the Technica also has a removable cable and 3 additional cables.
In conclusion, I highly recommend this product because of their top of the line performance and stylish design.
The first thing that struck me about this model is how simple and well-defined they are. They don't come with any crazy graphics on the headphones. With a three button design, the Hesh 2 Bluetooth is so minimal for a wireless pair and on the right of the ear cup you have your volume embedded in the rubber buttons.
Underneath is the micro USB port for charging it. You also have your 3.5 millimeter headphone jack on the bottom in case you want to use these wired if the battery dies. On the ear cup is also a little inline mic for taking calls.
In terms of comfort, these really shine even though they are a little low profile, but they do expand to fit larger heads nicely on top. Apart from being lightweight, the ear cups also have definite ample padding as well as a little bit of padding on the top of the headband.
The headphone ear cups swivel 90 degrees along the headband as well. As if that is not enough, one of my favorite features is that they can't only go flat on a surface or something around your neck, but they also fold into the headband, making these very portable if you are bringing them with you on the go.
When it comes to the base, this shines in the mid-lows of that area. You will get a nice tight punch all around your music. As for mid-trebles, I found them kind of straight away from the flat response that most audio would prefer. But again, these aren't for audio files themselves. I think they are made for kind of toned back.
The Skullcandy Hesh 3 also did a pretty good job of creating suction and isolating and eliminating any background noise around.
Overall, I think the sound signature was just tight and punchy throughout. So with the vocals and other stuff, they weren't overly crystallized, which kind of favor the base heads. So, if you are a bass head, you are probably going to like this.
The downsides to it is that these did not include a carrying case so that it doesn't get damages while carry them around since it is portable. The Bluetooth technology isn't that impressive, especially when there are walls on the way. But for a dirt cheap price, it is hard to complain as they look good.
Mpow has indeed created a name for itself by producing the 059 Bluetooth headphones, which have been able to corner the market due to its exceptional features.
Even at a dirt cheap price, this headphone sounds pretty classic like a $300 headphones. Although they don't produce solid bass sounds, for this price, they are manageable.
In terms of comfort, I will give them a high-five as it is absolutely comfortable wearing it on the ears.
I can't say they are noise cancelling headphone but they did a nice job of blocking out outside noise to give you the best sounds.
This headphone follow suit with other headphones on our list by being lightweight, sturdily built to give you a good sound playback. You will get 13 hours' worth of music playback, talk time and built-in microphone of up to 15 hours. The charging time is about 4 hours and it has 420 milliamp batteries.
Apart from the headphone being attractive due to its color scheme, it also took a page from the Hesh 2 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones by being flexible, foldable and adjustable on the side to give you the needed flexibility.
Unlike the Hesh 2 Bluetooth, the Mpow 059 stayed ahead of the curve by introducing a carrying case so you can easily carry it on trips. It also features a 3.5 millimeter cable alongside a charging cable which is micro USB.
As regards comfort, the head cups are very cushioned and fit your ears very nicely.
The audio quality of this affordable unit is simply amazing. The bass is crisp and clear. The button on the right side of the cup is very easy to navigate.
If you are looking for a headphone that will give the best sounds like other high-end devices without breaking the bank, then the Mpow 059 is the best choice for you.
When it comes to gaming, there are certain peripherals you'll need to purchase in order to have a quality gaming experience. The headphone is one of those gaming peripherals that most gamers cannot do without if they want to enjoy the game.
While you might be tempted to choose a headset over a headphone, I'd recommend you stick with headphones plus a microphone as they tend to produce the best results when it comes to gaming.
However, getting the right gaming headphone can become really difficult as there are lots of choices of headphone available in the market.
How do you know the right headphone to choose for your Gaming?
We are going to walk you through some things you'll have to consider before buying a gaming headphone. We believe this will help you to narrow your choices.
So what do you need to consider before choosing the best gaming headphone?
1. What System are you going to Use the Gaming Headphone For?
This should be your number one consideration when trying to get a gaming headphone. Most headphones can only be used on a particular platform. Not all headphones are compatible with all available gaming platforms.
So, before getting a gaming headphone check the compatibility with your system.
2. Does the Gaming Headphone offer you maximum Comfort?
Before paying for a gaming headphone find out if it is very comfortable. As a gamer, you are probably going to be wearing your gaming headphone for long hours.
To achieve this, the headphone should provide you the needed comfort during this period. While you might be comfortable using a headphone with foam ear cups, others will be better off with leather ear cups.
Ensure you read up our review carefully to get an idea of how comfortable a gaming headphone is before buying it.
3. Does it produce the Best Sound Quality?
Why would anyone buy a headphone if not for the sound? This should definitely be your number one top priority in choosing a headphone.
Look for the drivers of a headphone before buying it. Ensure that the drivers of the headphone are at least 40mm. Headphones with a good amount of bass is a plus, especially if you are going to be playing a lot of first-person shooting games. The bass will help you to discern the sound of footsteps properly from shots.
Gaming headphone either comes wired or wireless. If you don't want wires to get in your way while gaming, you should consider getting a wireless gaming headphone.
However, note that you will have to frequently charge the battery of your chosen wireless headphone.
Price is a major determining factor in our choice of gaming headphone. Ensure you get headphones that are durable at an affordable price. Ensure you purchase headphones that have a sturdy build.
Headphones with metal construction are bound to last longer than plastic ones. Do not compromise quality over price as you may have to buy another one which will increase your cost.
The hunt for the best headphone for gaming isn't going to end. More headphones are always going to pop up all the time.
So, if you're in the market for a stylish gaming headphone with superb sound quality, then the above brands will definitely give you a good run for your money.
Do yourself a favor and buy these gaming headphones if you want something that sounds great, you can wear for hours, and work amazingly with your PC/phone/mp3 player!
So, what about you guys? What type of gaming headphones do you prefer and recommend to the rest of us? Please, don't forget to leave us a comment down below to let us know your thought.


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CANTON — A local McDonald's restaurant and the police department are planning events that will help an annual effort to provide Christmas gifts for needy children.
Gifts For Canton, a group organized by the Canton Chamber of Commerce that's now in its 20th year, is hoping that the upcoming events will give them a boost. Ann Gagnon, one of the organizers, said in an email that they are about half-way toward their goal for this year.
In addition to unwrapped gifts, Gagnon said she hopes to raise $6,000 in monetary donations to buy food and clothing gift certificates. She said she hopes that people making donations keep in mind gifts for teenagers and adults, since organizers are often short of things for older people.
The first event is scheduled Dec. 1 and 2 at the McDonald's on Albany Turnpike.
On both days, from 5 to 11 a.m., the restaurant will offer free cups of coffee to patrons who donate new, unwrapped holiday gifts and gift certificates for Gifts for Canton.
On Dec. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. the McDonald's will host its Good Works fundraiser. Patrons will be asked to contribute items to Gifts for Canton and chamber members will serve customers.
The third event is scheduled Dec. 13, the police department's annual "Stock the Cruiser" event. It will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Shoppes at Farmington Valley. People are invited to bring toys and other gifts that will be stuffed in one of the department's cruisers.
Gifts For Canton will accept donations of toys and books, and gift certificates for clothes, household Items and food. Organizers also hpe for monetary donations that will be used to buy more gift cards. Donations to Gifts For Canton may be sent in care of the Canton Chamber of Commerce, 101 River Road, Collinsville, 06019, and checks should be payable to Gifts for Canton.
Distribution of the gifts is scheduled Dec. 16 at Trinity Episcopal Church on River Road. Items that have been collected will be laid out on tables and people can pick what they want on a first-come, first served basis. Gagnon said those who pick up gifts must show proof of residency in Canton.


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Amount of Thiamine in Sardines
Welcome to the nutritional thiamine content in 2 different types of sardines, ranging from 0.08 mg to 0.044 mg per 100g. The basic type of sardines is Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone, where the amount of thiamine in 100g is 0.08 mg.
0.08 mg of thiamine per 100g, from Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone corresponds to % of the thiamine RDA. For a typical serving size of 1 cup, drained (or 149 g) the amount of Thiamine is 0.12 mg. This corresponds to an RDA percentage of %.
Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone - Nutritional Content and Chart
The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone should be considered along with the thiamine content. This food profile is part of our list of food and drinks under the general group Finfish and Shellfish Products.Other important and thiamine related nutrients are Calories, Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving in your diet, the amount of Calories is 208 kcal (10% RDA), the amount of Protein is 24.62 g (44% RDA), the amount of Fat is 11.45 g (18% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 0 g. The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Calories, Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the RDA chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the thiamine levels in sardines.
Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone has a nutritional value score of 16 out of 100.
100 calories of fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone is a serving size of 0.48 g, and the amount of Thiamine is 0.04 mg. Other important and related nutrients and macronutrients such as Fat, in 100 Calories are as follows; Protein 11.84 g (21.15% RDA), Fat 5.5 g (8.65% RDA), Carbohydrate 0 g (0% RDA). This is shown in the thiamine RDA percentage chart below, based on 100 Calories, along with the other important nutrients and macro nutrients.
Content per Typical Serving Size 1 cup, drained (or 149 g)
For the food Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone the typical serving size is 1 cup, drained (or 149 g) which contains 0.12 mg of Thiamine. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Calories content is 309.92 kcal, the Protein content is 36.68 g, the Fat content is 17.06 g and the Carbohydrate content is 0 g. The percentages are shown below in the thiamine chart, for the typical serving of thiamine and the related and important nutritional values.
Macronutrients in Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone
The amount of protein, fat and carbs from this food described above is measured in grams per 100g and grams in a typical serving size (in this case 1 cup, drained or 149 g), although it is also useful to give the number of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrate which are the most important macronutrients. For this serving in your diet here are the macronutrient calories. From protein the number of calories is 156.6 (kcal).The number of calories from Fat is 153.5 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 0.0 (kcal).
Milligrams of thiamine in sardines (per 100g)
This list of 2 types of sardines, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone through to Fish, sardine, Pacific, canned in tomato sauce, drained solids with bone where all food items are ranked by the content or amount per 100g. The nutritional thiamine content can be scaled by the amount in grams, oz or typical serving sizes. Simply click on a food item or beverage from the list at the bottom of the page to give a full dietary nutritional breakdown to answer the question how much thiamine in sardines.
The list below gives the total thiamine content in the 2 items from the general description 'sardines' each of which show the thiamine amount as well as Calories, Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate.
The corresponding Calories for sardines ranked by the amount of thiamine per 100g is shown below in the sardines calories chart.
The level of thiamine can be affected by the method of storage for example canned or frozen and also by the method of preparation for example either raw, cooked or fried. The number of food items classified as canned is 2 items. The highest amount of thiamine from the 2 canned items is in Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone where the level is 0.08 mg per 100g.
Average Content for sardines
The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of thiamine contained in 100g of sardines, based on the list below of 2 different items under the general description of sardines, is 0.06 mg of thiamine. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Calories is 196.50 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 22.74 g, the average amount of Fat is 10.95 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g. For this serving the amount of Calories is 208 kcal, the amount of Protein is 24.62 g, the amount of Fat is 11.45 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 0 g.
Using the list below for the 2 different sardines nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of thiamine is found in Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone which contains 0.08 mg of thiamine per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is %. For this 100g serving the Calories content is 208 kcal, the Protein content is 24.62 g, the Fat content is 11.45 g, the Carbohydrate content is 0 g.
The lowest amount of thiamine in 100g is in Fish, sardine, Pacific, canned in tomato sauce, drained solids with bone which contains 0.044 mg. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Calories is 185 kcal, the amount of Protein is 20.86 g, the amount of Fat is 10.45 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 0.54 g.
The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a thiamine range of 0.036 mg per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 23 kcal for Calories, 3.76 g for Protein, 1 g for Fat, 0 g for Carbohydrate.
Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high thiamine foods in your diet. For example 100g of Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone contains 0.08 mg of thiamine. However, there are other factors to consider when you are assessing your nutritional requirements. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the thiamine nutritional content.
The food with the highest thiamine content per typical serving is Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone which contains 0.12 mg in 1 cup, drained (or 149 g). For this serving the Calories content is 309.92 kcal, the Protein content is 36.68 g, the Fat content is 17.06 g and the Carbohydrate content is 0 g.
From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing thiamine which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of high content of thiamine in foods.
Sardines List, thiamine Content per 100g
1. Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone - Thiamine
0.08 mg 208 kcal (10%) 0 g (0%) 11.45 g (18%) 24.62 g (44%)
0.12 mg 309.92 kcal (15%) 0 g (0%) 17.06 g (26%) 36.68 g (66%)
Other serving sizes 1 oz (or 28.35g):
0.02 mg 58.97 kcal (3%) 0 g (0%) 3.25 g (5%) 6.98 g (12%)
Other serving sizes 1 cubic inch (or 16g):
0.01 mg 33.28 kcal (2%) 0 g (0%) 1.83 g (3%) 3.94 g (7%)
Other serving sizes 1 can (3.75 oz) (or 92g):
Other serving sizes 1 small (2-2/3 x 1/2 x 1/4) (or 12g):
Other serving sizes 2 sardines (or 24g):
2. Fish, sardine, Pacific, canned in tomato sauce, drained solids with bone - Thiamine
0.044 mg 185 kcal (9%) 0.54 g (0%) 10.45 g (16%) 20.86 g (37%)
Typical Serving size of 1 cup (or 89g):
0.04 mg 164.65 kcal (8%) 0.48 g (0%) 9.3 g (14%) 18.57 g (33%)
Other serving sizes 1 can (or 370g):
0.16 mg 684.5 kcal (34%) 2 g (2%) 38.67 g (59%) 77.18 g (138%)

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Q: 2 ports for 1 Ingres / services / statefulsets/ pods Requirement :
I have two docker containers where both expose to different ports. (For eg port 9001 and 9002)
From the requirement,  I try to design the kubernetes objects and their relationships but I am unsure whether A or B is correct.
A) 1 Ingres connect to 1 service. And 1 service connect to 1 statefulset with 1 pod of 2 containers
B) 2 Ingres connect to 2 services. And 2 service connect to 2 statefulset with 2 pod. Every pod have 1 container.
I want to ask the following questions:

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*Can 1 Ingres or 1 service or 1 statefulset or 1 pod serves 2 ports? If can then probably A is correct, else B is correct.

*Also base on my question, can anyone tell me whether my understanding of kubernetes is correct or wrong?

A: You can run two containers on the same pod,
The Java can run on port 8080
And the Eheterum can run on port 3306.
Then you can use localhost:8080 from within the container to reach the Java, and the java can reach the etherum on localhost:3306.
If no access from outside the cluster is required Ingress is not required.
Hope that it answers your question.

A: From what I understood, you only need 1 stateful app, the other one can be stateless and persist data in the first app. If you are following the microsservices paradigm you should separate your apps in stateless and stateful services.
It's also important to note that unless two containers are tightly coupled they shouldn't be on the same pod. The separations allows a more flexible scalability, as you don't need to have the same number of replicas of both containers.
In conclusion, I would do the following:

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*Create a Deployment containing only the image  of your stateless app.

*Create a StatefulSet for the stateful app.

*Create 2 services, one for each app.

*Create 1 ingress for your stateless app.

The ingress will allow routing from request coming from outside the cluster to your app's service. Even if yout statefull app doesn't communicate with the external world, creationg a service for him will allow easier communication between the apps inside the cluster (you can use a fixed IP or even DNS)

A: 1 ingress can serve n number of services and routes external connections to services based on the host and hostPath.
1 service can serve multiple ports and it assigns different nodeports mapping to each port.
1 pod can aslo serve multiple ports and it depends on the port you expose in your manifest.
Statefulsets are more like pods manifest it's just that they provide a addon functionality of persistence of volumes.

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As Kassidy Lauren, CHS senior is well on her way to musical success
BY JULIA SUDOL
The room is small with warm lighting. On one side of the glass is a long keyboard with blue light illuminating from it; on the other side is a girl, headset on, passionately singing into a tall microphone.
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Recently, the CHS senior has been focusing on music more than ever: writing songs, recording songs, and performing songs. In November, the singer-songwriter was approached by her friend, Lalo Ginobli, who's in contact with the manager at the Catalyst, a music venue in Santa Cruz. He told her that if she could create three R&B songs in a week, she could open for pop artist Glenn Travis.
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Since signing with her manager, the local artist has performed at L.A. club Whisky A Go Go, alongside Saving Forever, Sabryna and former "X Factor" girl band Pynk Lemonade.
In March, Cosmero went back to the studio to record her three R&B songs and one more recent song titled "Puzzle Game."
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Producers can spend anywhere from two days to two weeks mixing and mastering a song. The local artist plans to have her tracks up on her SoundCloud profile soon and is working on getting her Spotify account approved.
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She says, "If my music career looks promising after a year, then I'll pursue music full-time. If it doesn't, I'll go back to school and keep music on the side."


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Akouos Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Provides Business Highlights
– Expanded leadership team with appointment of Sachiyo Minegishi as CFO and promotion of Jennifer Wellman to COO –
– Continued progress towards 2021 IND submission for AK-OTOF, a gene therapy intended for the treatment of hearing loss due to mutations in the OTOF gene –
– Execution on build of internal manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure to support future research and clinical trials is on track –
BOSTON, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akouos, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKUS), a precision genetic medicine company dedicated to developing potential gene therapies for individuals living with disabling hearing loss worldwide, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020 and provided updated business highlights.
"We continue to advance AK-OTOF, a gene therapy intended for the treatment of hearing loss due to mutations in the OTOF (otoferlin) gene, towards a 2021 IND filing. Today, individuals with OTOF-mediated hearing loss have no therapeutic options. Our novel gene therapy candidate has the potential to restore hearing for these individuals, who typically have no functional hearing at birth," said Manny Simons, Ph.D., founder, president and CEO of Akouos. "Also, despite the challenging environment around us, the team is executing on our plan to establish internal manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure to support IND-enabling studies and clinical trials. Our progress towards our long-term mission, making healthy hearing available to all, is a testament to our deeply committed, experienced team and our strategic partners."
Business and Pipeline Highlights
Appointed Sachiyo Minegishi as chief financial officer –
In October 2020, Sachiyo Minegishi joined Akouos as chief financial officer. Ms. Minegishi has 20 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, serving in various roles at global companies, as well as in investment banking, most recently leading the gene therapy program for sickle cell disease at bluebird bio.
Promoted Jennifer Wellman to chief operating officer –
In October 2020, Akouos announced the promotion of Jennifer Wellman to chief operating officer, from her prior role as senior vice president of regulatory and quality. Ms. Wellman brings to Akouos over 20 years of experience in adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector gene therapy research and development, and was previously co-founder and head of product development strategy at Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
Continued progress towards IND filing in 2021 to enable a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for AK-OTOF, a gene therapy intended for the treatment of hearing loss due to mutations in the
OTOF
Through a targeted delivery of a proprietary ancestral AAV, known as AAVAnc80, containing the OTOF gene, Akouos aims to restore otoferlin expression, potentially restoring physiologic hearing and providing long-lasting benefits to individuals with OTOF-mediated hearing loss. Akouos plans to submit an IND application to the FDA in 2021 to conduct a Phase 1/2 clinical trial. The planned Phase 1/2 clinical trial consists of two parts. The first part is a dose escalation phase designed to assess the safety, tolerability and bioactivity of AK-OTOF, administered to trial participants through a single unilateral intracochlear injection. The second part is a cohort expansion phase designed to assess safety and efficacy.
Execution on build of internal manufacturing capabilities to support future research and clinical activities is on track
Akouos is leveraging its expertise in gene therapy to develop internal, scalable manufacturing capabilities to support research, including IND-enabling studies, and current Good Manufacturing Practice activities for clinical trials. The plans to internalize manufacturing will enable more influence on the manufacturing process, associated analytics, and supporting quality systems, as well as increase the ability to control timelines, costs, and intellectual property.
Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Cash Position
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $320.1 million as of September 30, 2020, as compared to $25.1 million as of December 31, 2019. Akouos expects the cash balance to fund operations for at least the next two years.
Research and Development (R&D) Expenses
R&D expenses were $8.6 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared to $4.4 million for the same period in 2019. The increase was primarily due to the increased efforts in preclinical IND-enabling studies for AK-OTOF and the growth in the number of R&D employees and their related activities, as well as the expense allocated to R&D related to Akouos's leased facilities.
General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses
G&A expenses were $4.5 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared to $0.9 million for the same period in 2019. The increase was primarily due to the growth in the number of G&A employees and other administrative expenses, as well as the expense allocated to G&A related to Akouos's leased facilities.
Net Loss
Net loss was $13.1 million, or $0.85 loss per share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared to $8.2 million, or $13.21 loss per share, for the same period in 2019.
About Akouos
Akouos is a precision genetic medicine company dedicated to developing gene therapies with the potential to restore, improve, and preserve high-acuity physiologic hearing for individuals living with disabling hearing loss worldwide. Leveraging its precision genetic medicine platform that incorporates a proprietary adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector library and a novel delivery approach, Akouos is focused on developing precision therapies for forms of sensorineural hearing loss. Headquartered in Boston, Akouos was founded in 2016 by leaders in the fields of neurotology, genetics, inner ear drug delivery, and AAV gene therapy.
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the initiation, plans, and timing of our future clinical trials and our research and development programs, our expectations regarding our manufacturing capabilities, and the period over which we believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: our plans to develop and, if approved, subsequently commercialize our product candidates; the timing of and our ability to submit applications for, and obtain and maintain regulatory approvals for, our product candidates; our expectations regarding our regulatory strategy; our expectations regarding our ability to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements with our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities; the potential advantages of our product candidates; the rate and degree of market acceptance and clinical utility of our product candidates; our estimates regarding the potential addressable patient population for our product candidates; our commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy; our expectations regarding our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our product candidates; our intellectual property position; our ability to identify additional products, product candidates, or technologies with significant commercial potential that are consistent with our commercial objectives; the impact of government laws and regulations; our competitive position and expectations regarding developments and projections relating to our competitors and any competing therapies that are or become available; developments and expectations regarding developments and projections relating to our competitors and our industry; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, and financial condition; our ability to maintain and establish collaborations or obtain additional funding; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" included in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in other filings that the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $ 320,074 $ 25,078
Total liabilities 20,939 19,273
Convertible preferred stock — 58,690
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 321,308 (32,801 )
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
General and administrative 4,478 887 9,646 2,267
Total operating expenses 13,119 5,264 36,258 14,153
Loss from operations (13,119 ) (5,264 ) (36,258 ) (14,153 )
Other income (expense):
Change in fair value of preferred stock tranche liability — (3,013 ) — (2,260 )
Interest income 21 70 201 298
Other income (expense), net 9 (3 ) 5 (8 )
Total other income (expense), net 30 (2,946 ) 206 (1,970 )
Net loss $ (13,089 ) $ (8,210 ) $ (36,052 ) $ (16,123 )
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $ (0.85 ) $ (13.21 ) $ (3.01 ) $ (27.48 )
Weighted‑average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted 15,334,241 621,581 11,991,870 586,728
Unrealized gain on marketable securities 8 — 8 —
Total other comprehensive income 8 — 8 —
Total comprehensive loss $ (13,081 ) $ (8,210 ) $ (36,044 ) $ (16,123 )
Katie Engleman, 1AB
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There is a person who controls the coins and the centre that in which is called a Boxer. The centre is the money wagered by each player.
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GK Quiz | 27 July 2020
My id is: General Knowledge Quiz | 27 July 2020
GK Quiz 27 July 2020
2020-07-27 | 8 minutes
Q1. Consider the following statements with reference to new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy of India:
All investments under the automatic route are abolished.
An entity of a country that shares a land border with India can invest only under the Government route.
FDI policy was revised first in 2015.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
1,2 and 3
Solution: C)
Statement 1, 2 and 3: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy of India was revised in April 2020.
Under the new FDI rule, where the beneficial owner of an investment into India is situated in or is a citizen of a country which shares a land border with India or an entity of such country, can invest only under the Government route.
FDI is allowed either through the government route, for which companies need a go-ahead from the centre, or through the automatic route, for which companies don't need government approval.
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, China, Bhutan, and Myanmar are the countries with which India shares land borders.
The policy was revised first in 2015 and then in 2018.
So, statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 and 3 are correct. Hence, option C is correct.
Q2. Consider the following statement(s) regarding National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):
It is a non-statutory body founded in 2006.
The president of India serves as its chairman.
It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Solution: D)
Statements 1, 2 and 3: Recently, NDMA issued safety guidelines during monsoon for flood-prone areas. The guidelines included the steps that people should follow while leaving their houses and fields in case of increasing water level.
About National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):
It is the apex statutory body constituted on 27 September 2006.
The Prime Minister of India serves as its chairman.
It aimed to coordinate response to natural or man-made disasters and for capacity-building in crisis response and disaster resiliency.
So, statement 1 and 2 are incorrect and statement 3 is correct. Hence, option D is correct.
Q3. Nag River, recently seen in news, is located in ________.
Nag River used to be a vibrant and clear rivulet, is now reduced to a cursed lady because of industrialisation and urbanisation. It is a river flowing through the city of Nagpur in Maharashtra, India. The city of Nagpur is named after this river. Pili River is the major tributary of Nag river.
Hence, option C is correct.
Q4. The Stages of Transmission of COVID-19 includes-
Local transmission
Imported transmission
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
There are four Stages of Transmission of COVID-19-
Imported transmission (the first stage): where the transmission is found among the travellers entering the country via the borders and airports.
Local transmission: It is the second stage which refers the transmission through direct contact with an infected person within the country.
Community transmission: It is the third stage which indicates that a virus is circulating in the community.
Epidemic (the fourth stage): it is a large outbreak spreads among a population or region.
Hence, option D is correct.
Q5. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) comes under which ministry?
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Solution: B)
It was founded in 1911 as Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA) and was renamed as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 1949. It is headquartered at New Delhi.
ICMR is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research. It comes under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Recently, three new high facilitation centres for screening of COVID-19 have been inaugurated. These centres have been built in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research.
Hence, option B is correct.
Q6. "High throughput COVID19 testing" facilities capable of testing up to 10,000 samples daily, will be set up at-
National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research
National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health
National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases
National Centre for Diseases Informatics and Research
"Three High throughput COVID-19 testing" facilities capable of testing up to 10,000 samples daily, will be set up at
ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida
ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai
ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata
The labs will also be able to test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Chlamydia, Cytomegalovirus, Neisseria, Dengu, Hepatitis Band C, HIV.
Q7. Consider the following statements about Cytokine Storm Syndrome (CSS):
It is characterized by deficiency of immune cells and the Cytokines.
It is an uncontrolled attempt by the immune system to neutralize the virus.
High fever, severe fatigue, and nausea are main symptoms of CSS.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
Statement 1, 2 and 3:
About Cytokine Storm Syndrome (CSS):
It is characterized by overproduction of immune cells and the Cytokines. Cytokines are inflammatory immunological proteins
It is an uncontrolled attempt by the immune system that can leads to respiratory distress, and lung inflammation.
It is caused by an infection, auto-immune condition or other diseases.
High fever, severe fatigue, inflammation and nausea are some main symptoms of CSS.
So, statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 and 3 are correct. Hence, option B is correct.
Q8. With reference to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking 2020 edition, consider the following statements:
'Dental' category has been introduced for the first time.
It is one of the criteria for private institutions assessment for the Institutions of Eminence (IoE) Scheme.
90% of the parameters in NIRF are based on the subjective parameter of perception.
Solution: A)
Statement 1, 2 and 3: About National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking 2020 edition:
It is the fifth consecutive edition of these rankings.
Dental category has been introduced for the first time.
In NIRF, only 10% is based on the subjective parameter of perception by academic peers and employers, while 90% of the parameters in NIRF are completely objective and fact-based.
Following parameters are used for ranking the institutions:
Research and Professional Practices
Teaching, Learning and Resources
Peer Perception
Outreach and Inclusivity
It is one of the criteria for private institutions assessment for the Institutions of Eminence (IoE) Scheme. It provides a solid base for the 'Study in India' programme.
In overall category, IIT Madras ranked first followed by IISc Bangalore and IIT Delhi.
So, statement 1 and 2 are correct and statement 3 is incorrect. Hence, option A is correct.


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Relocation Loophole: A Minneapolis Eminent Domain Attorney Explains How to Fight the Government's Attempts to Leave You High and Dry
That redevelopment project that's been in the works for decades has finally gotten the green light, and your property is on the chopping block. After several letters from the city notifying you of its imminent takeover of your property, you finally get a purchase agreement. You need some advice from your Minneapolis Eminent Domain attorney to know what to sign and how to proceed.
As you take a closer look at the purchase agreement, you notice the it is not from your city but some third-party developer. There's a clause in the agreement that says if you sign, you're not entitled to relocation assistance, services, payments, or benefits. You raise an eyebrow. Is it legal for a third-party contract to waive your right to relocation benefits from the government?
In short, no. But let's take a closer look at why the government can't use a third-party contractor to create a relocation benefits loophole.
What Are Relocation Benefits?
Under Minnesota state eminent domain law, residential and commercial property owners are entitled to just compensation for their properties as well as relocation assistance and benefits. "Just compensation" is the fair market value of your property and is negotiable. Many property owner's do not realize they can negotiate the purchase price of their home when compelled to sell under eminent domain.
Relocation benefits include the costs to move and reestablish your home or business elsewhere. They can cover closing costs, professional assistance finding a new property, and increased mortgage interest costs. They also cover the difference in price between your new home and your old one if a home in a comparable neighborhood elsewhere is more expensive.
When Richfield Tried to Pull a Fast One
In August 2002, Mr. Wren, a homeowner in Richfield, Minnesota (and my client), received a purchase agreement for his home. His property would be bought directly by a third party during the final phase of a large redevelopment project. The city had hired the third-party company to draw up the contract and complete the final phase of property acquisition on the city's behalf.
In an addendum to the contract, the company had snuck in two sentences that would embroil the city and my client in years of litigation. "Seller specifically acknowledges and agrees that neither [the company] nor the City of Richfield shall have any obligation to pay or provide to Seller, any relocation assistance, services, payments or benefits," the addendum said. "Additionally, Seller expressly waives any claim to relocation assistance, services, benefits or payments."
A month later, Mr. Wren was in the throes of moving. He submitted a claim for relocation benefits under the Minnesota Uniform Relocation Act. The administrative law judge who reviewed the claim concluded Mr. Wren was eligible for relocation benefits, despite the clause in the contract with the third-party company that purportedly waived his rights. The administrative law judge ruled that this clause was invalid because it did not comply with the Minnesota Uniform Relocation Act.
That's when the City of Richfield stepped in. Its Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) asked for a reconsideration of the judge's decision, which was denied.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Affirm the Right to Relocation Benefits
Doubling down, the HRA appealed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court. Its argument at both courts was not that the clause was invalid under Minnesota law. Its argument was that because a third party had negotiated and signed the purchase agreement, the HRA itself never acquired the home.
After a review of the statutes under the Minnesota Reform Relocation Act and lengthy consideration of the city's role in the redevelopment project and related property acquisitions (and a discussion of the legal definition of the word "undertaken"), both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court upheld the administrative law judge's decision.
Both courts ruled that outsourcing property acquisition to a third party did not absolve the city of its duty to provide relocation assistance. Upon review of the city's actions during the redevelopment project, the courts found the City of Richfield sent property owners approximately 20 letters regarding the project and property acquisition. One of these letters encouraged property owners to negotiate with the third party.
The courts concluded that "The HRA had significant involvement in the redevelopment . . . and undertook the 'acquisition' of Wren's property within the meaning of the relocation act. Wren is entitled to relocation benefits. . . ."
The government cannot outsource its property acquisition to a third party to avoid paying property owners relocation assistance and benefits. Doing so is in violation of Minnesota state law. If your city is using a third-party company in an attempt to find a relocation benefits loophole, seek the advice of an eminent domain attorney.
Eminent Domain, Real Estate Lawyer, Relocation Benefits LawJon Morphew July 12, 2018
Eminent Domain and Home Owner Associations--A Minneapolis Real Estate Attorney Explains What You Need to Know
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Maintain MPR at 8%, CTPD urges BoZ
CENTRE for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says it expects the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) to maintain its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at eight per cent to continue stimulating economic growth.
In a statement ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement due this Wednesday, CTPD policy lead-tax justice Ibrahim Kamara called on the MPC to maintain the MPR at eight per cent to not only spur economic growth, but encourage financial sector stability.
The central bank slashed the benchmark policy rate by 125 basis points to 8 per cent from 9.25 per cent in August in a bid to safeguard the country's financial stability to offset the devastating effects of COVID-19, the second successive rate cut this year and the lowest rate historically.
"As the BoZ MPC is set to announce its Monetary Policy decision for the fourth quarter, the CTPD expectations are very high. This being the first monetary policy decision presided by the new bank of Zambia governor, Mr Christopher Mvunga, it will set the tone on the policy direction he intends to take. CTPD expects the Committee to maintain the MPR at eight per cent. This measure is not only necessary to continue stimulating economic growth but also to allow time to assess the impact of the current rate on economic stimulation and to maintain financial sector stability," Kamara stated.
"CTPD is cognisant of the economic challenges that could benefit from accommodative Monetary Policy. With the country headed into a recession, growth of the real sector economy could help ease the depth of a recession as well as generate the much-needed revenues by government. The Centre is aware of the business disruptions that COVID-19 has brought and how it has slowed private sector participation. It is, thus, commendable that the BoZ factored this in its previous policy decision to lower policy rate."
Kamara added that the BoZ should not lose focus on its mandate of price and financial sector stability but instead assess the impact of its previous decision to lower the policy rate.
"BoZ must, however, allow time to assess the impact of its previous decision to lower the policy rate. CTPD also notes that while BoZ has tried to respond to the short-term macro-economic needs on the monetary side, inflation has continued to remain high at 16 per cent for the month of October. We, therefore, urge prudent practices on the part of the fiscal side, which continues to undermine long term growth of the country," stated Kamara.
"It is important that the Ministry of Finance complements the efforts by the Bank of Zambia by aligning the Bank's short-term measures with its own long-term measures. It is equally important that the Bank does not lose focus on its mandate of price and financial sector stability. To this effect, CTPD wishes to advise BoZ, to maintain the Monetary Policy rate at eight per cent in order to allow for private sector business participation as well as financial stability."
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Recap of 2014 Semifinal 2
First of all, what was up with the steel wool on Liise's pantsuit? Fashion designers who create garments that make women look more hippy should be shot, or at least forced to listen to "Wild Soul" and "Nomads In the Night" for all eternity.
Anyway, here's how our predictions panned out.
9 of 10, baby! Woohoo!!! Before the Semi, we predetermined that our minimum threshold for happiness was Greece and Belarus, and, if we wanted to let ourselves reach, Austria. We got all of that, so we're pleased mightily.
Richard and the Malta crew were full of smiles. It sounded a little rough at the start, but it came together afterward. A great opener, and how about Malta keeping their qualification streak going?
Israel seemingly suffered from nerves. Mei didn't sing well, and Israel's staging suffered from a general lack of interesting visual pictures. We were pretty disappointed with what we saw. We had a sneaking suspicion halfway through that we had at least one wrong pick.
Norway was at its best when the close up was on Carl, when we didn't have to look at the overblinged staging. His vocal wasn't flawless, but we were moved. Well done, Carl!
Georgia, because they are Georgian, made a flag out of wine for its postcard. We approve! Their performance was tight, in every possible way. Interestingly, because the visual concept was so strong, the song didn't seem so nuts. It certainly filled us delight. We had a sneaking suspicion halfway through that Israel might be out and Georgia might be in. But it was not meant to be. Poor Georgia.
Poland was also a delightful number. Self-aware, cheeky, sexy, and a lot of fun. And very, very commercial. Also, good on Donatan to have the humility to let Cleo command the stage.
Conchita sold it. She looked and sounded terrific. Unfortunately, Austria's camerawork was choppy, and it distracted from the performance. That is, up until the big reveal of the phoenix lighting behind her. After that it was all good. As we expected, Austria's qualification was called last so we all could enjoy her reaction shot.
Lithuania gave us a sneak peek of the dating scene in 2050. The vocal arrangement was a lot more effective than we heard in the national final, and the "attention" lyric was strong but not abrasive. Vilija was great on camera, but at the end it feel like the song didn't have a strong enough melody to grab voters' attentions. There's always the Barbara Dex Award.
We think Finland benefited from being commercial, yet different. The concert lighting felt very tight, and the song suited the big stadium setting. Softengine sang well enough, but we'd like to see a little more by way of performance on Saturday. We figure they've got one performance under their belt, so they can relax and really tear it up in the Final.
So, did Kasey from Ireland hear that Molly was wearing a headband? Regardless, the vocal was dicey, and the backing vocals were off more than half the time. For a split second there we caught Kasey smiling! Like she was actually enjoying herself! For a second. Mostly, her eyes were as dead as Ireland's chances of qualifying. We wonder if this signals the end of the mentor program that Ireland has used the past four years. We like the format, but what has it produced? Two years of Jedward, with diminishing returns, then a last place finish in the Final, then a non-qualification. RTE may need to follow BBC's lead.
Unlike Kasey, Teo from Belarus has clearly been enjoying himself in Copenhagen, and his delight was evident in his performance. Teo is 2014's answer to Donny Montell. And we mean that in the best possible way.
We didn't get Macedonia's staging at all. There was a lot of movement, a lot of swirling shapes, and it all added up to an early flight home. And what was up with the dancer who looked like the albino from The Da Vinci Code?
We couldn't understand a word Sebalter said, but who cares: My god look at him. The man brought charisma and a half to Denmark, and it was on full display when he performed. After Switzerland's national final back in December, we can't believe that not only did we both pick Sebalter to make the Final, but we had no doubt he was going to make the final.
Greece's energy was through the roof. They interspersed a lot of crowd shots and a lot of camera tricks. Some of it was, admittedly, kind of cheesy, but why the hell not: it's Greece and this is Eurovision.
In her postcard for Slovenia, Tinkara coordinated her books by color. She must be a law librarian. On stage, she sounded great and performed the hell out of "Round and Round." She was giving us "sorceress in the middle of a maelstrom" realness. We had a sneaking suspicion halfway through that Israel and Georgia might be out and Slovenia might be in. A well deserved qualification. (Again, though: poor Georgia.)
Romania is currently our leading candidate for the year's biggest misfire (provided it bombs on Saturday, of course). The hologram was cheesy, the round piano was pointless, and the hug was awkward. It reminded us a lot of Bulgaria last year, when Elitsa and Stoyan tried to return to Eurovision with a little something extra and all those extras did not work at all.
During the recap we were trying to figure out who was in and out. We definitely knew three acts were in: Malta, Switzerland, and Greece. And we definitely knew three acts were out: Israel, Macedonia, Ireland. After that it seemed like it could be nearly anyone's game. It was so intensely close, we couldn't enjoy any the interval entertainment. Not that we would have enjoyed the Australia number anyway.
Thank you, Denmark. "Hold Me Now" is forever ruined for us. #lick
Hey, that was Glen Bartlett in the JoinUs dance segment! How you doin' up there, Glen?
Teo's qualification means that we are now officially on the hook to make that White Russian cheesecake.
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Henry's own history is something he keeps to himself. Fear of rejection and shame for things that were not his doing has kept Henry from giving himself completely to anyone. Trust does not come easily to Henry, but if anyone deserves to be loved wholly, it is Henry.
Reuben Harper is one of Henry's students. Young, passionate, charismatic, popular. Through Henry's teaching, Reuben discovers he has developed not just a love of history, but a major crush as well -- Reuben's first crush on a man. That Reuben wanted Henry was never in doubt, but he's so young and just discovering himself. I found Reuben to be honest, insightful, and thoughtful, but he was also so new to discovering his attraction to men and so was not ready to commit.
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