(1) A device equipped with two two-inch-wide web straps to secure a patient which will enable emergency medical service personnel to move the patient from the incident site to the emergency health care facility.
(2) In an auditorium, stadium or similar physical setting with seats in steep tiers, a stair chair-type stretcher.
(1) Manually operated, self-refilling bag-valve-mask ventilation device with a high concentration oxygen enrichment or portable manually triggered oxygen-powered resuscitation device, either of which shall include adult and pediatric-size face masks.
(2) Oropharyngeal airways, in adult, pediatric and infant sizes.
(3) Two commercially prepared bite sticks.
(4) A portable oxygen system with one medical "D" size cylinder including a regulator consisting of a yoke, pressure gauge, flow meter and a spare cylinder.
(5) Four disposable oxygen masks and four nasal cannulae.
(6) A portable suction device capable of providing an adjustable flow of over 30 liters/minute at the end of the delivery tube and a vacuum of over 300mm mercury when the tube is clamped, including wide bore tubing, a plastic, rigid pharyngeal suction tip and various size flexible suction catheters.
(7) One pocket face mask with oxygen inlet.
(8) Miscellaneous items for oral use which shall be kept clean and be individually wrapped.
(1) One full-size backboard (72 inches long) with a minimum of two-inch by nine-foot web straps for securing the patient to the device.
(2) One padded board splint, 54 inches by 3 inches by 3/8 inch thick with a minimum of one-half inch foam padding on one side covered with a nonporous material.
(3) Two padded boards, 36 inches by 3 inches by 3/8 inch thick (cardboard, other malleable or inflatable splints are acceptable substitutes) with a minimum of one-half inch foam padding on one side covered with a nonporous material.
(4) Two padded boards, 15 inches by 3 inches by 3/8 inch thick (padded wire, cardboard or inflatable splints are acceptable substitutes) with a minimum of one-half inch foam padding on one side covered with a nonporous material.
(5) A head immobilization device (commercially manufactured device), blanket collar, two five-pound sandbags or other device providing equivalent immobilization of the head.
(6) One large, one medium and one small extrication collar.
(1) Twenty-four sterile gauze pads, four inches by four inches.
(2) Three rolls adhesive tape in assorted sizes.
(3) Six rolls conforming gauze bandages in assorted sizes, but including three-inch.
(4) Two universal dressings approximately 10 inches by 30 inches.
(5) Ten large sterile dressings, five inches by eight inches minimum.
(6) One pair bandage shears.
(8) Two liquid glucose or equivalent.
(9) Sterile normal saline in plastic containers (1,000 cc minimum).
(11) Two sterile burn sheets.
(1) Spare pillow, four sheets, two pillow cases, one blanket, in addition to linen and pillow on cot(s) or litter(s).
(2) Six cloth hand towels.
(3) One box facial tissues.
(5) Portable blood pressure cuff and stethoscope.
(6) One male urinal and one bedpan.
(7) Potable water, minimum five gallons.
(9) Carrying case with compartments for essential emergency care equipment (jump kit).
(10) One flashlight in operable condition.
(11) One battery lantern in operable condition.
(12) Communication equipment--two-way radio or telephone between the emergency health care facility and an outside medical facility(s).
(13) Six chemical ice packs.
(iii) an emergency health care facility shall be maintained at such temperature as will not endanger its ability to care for or will not further compromise the condition of either hypothermic or hyperthermic patients requiring emergency care.


Did your ancestors come from Japan?
Do you want to know who your first Japanese ancestor was and when he or she left Japan and arrived in Canada? Are you curious about your Japanese origins?
If so, our website is a great place to begin your research. Here you will find a page dedicated to genealogical research on the Japanese. This page provides you with historical information, archival documents and published material from the Library and Archives Canada collection, as well as links to other websites and institutions. During the Second World War, more than 20,000 Japanese people were placed in internment camps and relocation centres in the interior of British Columbia, in Alberta and in Ontario.


An itchy sensation on your lips can happen suddenly and be quite uncomfortable. Most of the time, having itchy lips is related to a contact or seasonal allergy. Sometimes, having itchy lips is a symptom of other less common health conditions. Keep reading to find out what could be causing your lips to feel itchy.
is the term for itchy or inflamed lips caused by exposure to an allergen. Lip cosmetics, sunscreens, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and medications can all cause your lips to have this kind of reaction. Foods that contain preservatives, fragrances, or artificial flavorings are also common culprits.
This condition makes your lips look swollen and creates patches of scaly or itchy skin on your lips. This condition is temporary and should resolve within 24 hours of contact with an allergy.
There are some prescription medications that cause itchy lips as a side effect. Retinoid treatments (isotretinoin, acitretin, alitretinoin) are known to have this side effect. They can also make your lips crack and bleed. Allergies to penicillin-based antibiotics, like amoxicillin, can also cause your lips to feel itchy.
This kind of lip inflammation is caused by overstimulating the sensitive skin on your lips. Habits like lip licking and lip biting can cause your lips to become swollen and feel itchy. This condition will go away if you're able to stop the behavior that's irritating your lips, but it could continue to recur as long as your lips are being irritated. This condition is most common in children and adolescents.
As the name suggests, this kind of lip inflammation comes from your lips being exposed to extreme heat, wind, or cold temperatures for a prolonged period of time. This condition is more likely to occur in people who live in climates where extreme temperatures happen often, and in people who work outside. This condition is frequently accompanied by cracking or bleeding lips.
There are some bacterial, viral, and fungal infections that can make your lips feel itchy. The herpes simplex virus, candida overgrowth, and strep (group A Streptococcus) and staph (group A Staphylococcus) infections are all common causes of itchy and uncomfortable lips. In the case of an infection, your lips should feel normal again once the other infection symptoms go away. In some cases, antibiotics may be required to control the infection.
You can experience one without the other, but sometimes your lips might simply feel itchy because they're dry. Lips that have become dry because of environmental factors can start to feel itchy. Skin that's dried out has a weaker barrier. This can make your lips feel irritated and appear red or inflamed, or give you the urge to scratch.
Having dry lips usually isn't an indicator or symptom of anything besides the environment around you, such as excessive heat or dry climate. But lips that are itchy can be a symptom of something more. Though the two symptoms are often linked, it's important to be able to determine the difference.
You should make an appointment with your doctor if you have persistent symptoms of itchy lips, especially if your symptoms are accompanied by lips that are cracked or bleeding. Make sure to tell your doctor about any medications you're taking and cosmetics you have used recently when you discuss your symptoms.
Your doctor may refer you to an allergist to rule out any allergic reactions to products or food. Blood tests can tell you if what you're experiencing is allergic contact cheilitis. Your doctor may also do a culture or swab test to determine whether you have an infection or a candida overgrowth.
How are itchy lips treated?
Treatment for itchy lips depends on the cause. Your doctor may prescribe medication if they suspect an infection. Oral antibiotics and antifungal creams may help your lips feel less itchy. A topical or oral antihistamine may clear up itching and hives if you are having an allergic reaction.
Lips that are itchy and dry may need a moisturizing treatment to seal the barrier between your lips and the air while your skin heals. Your doctor can recommend a hypo-allergenic, fragrance- and chemical-free product that you can use daily to protect your lips from dry conditions and severe weather.
Discuss any medications you're taking with a doctor or pharmacist to see whether they can cause itchy lips as a side effect.
To keep itchy lips from recurring, there are a few things you can do.
All year long, protect your lips with a medicated lip balm that contains a sunscreen. The Mayo Clinic recommends covering your mouth with a scarf when you go outside in freezing temperatures to protect your lips from cold air. Choose unflavored, unscented, hypoallergenic products that will shield your lips without exposing your skin to chemicals.
Do your best to avoid licking your lips. While it may seem like licking your lips hydrates the area, it actually causes your lips to become even drier than before. You may also want to consider changing your daily skin care and makeup regimen to limit your mouth's exposure to ingredients that strip out moisture. And be mindful of the way you breathe, too; breathing through your mouth instead of your nose can dry out your lips.
Getting enough water is important to your health for about 100 reasons. Consider this reason No. 101. Drinking plenty of fluids, and using a humidifier in your home during the winter months, can restore proper hydration to your skin and keep your lips from getting chapped and itchy.
Having itchy lips is usually a benign symptom of having dry, itchy skin around your mouth. This symptom tends to resolve on its own, sometimes without any treatment. There are cases when itchy lips can indicate a deeper health condition, so pay attention to other symptoms that might occur along with itchy lips.
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Egg foo young 芙蓉蛋 — no, seriously
Ah, egg foo young.
In my memory, this dish is a greasy mess of overcooked eggs, watery bean sprouts, and sauce that can only be described as "brown."
Of course the version I am thinking about is the one that I used to make as a very small child using the 1970s version of a food kit. Everything came in a little box with all of the cans, powders, and packets pre-measured. Basically macaroni and cheese with one or two extra steps. Egg foo young was the one I made with my dad, and Chef Boyardee pizza was the one I made with my darling Aunt Clem, who I should also note bought me my first KISS album.
that's a box full of love right there
But fond memories and KISS albums aside, let's face it, these were more for fun than taste. Even as a kid, I looked forward more to making the food than eating it.
Egg foo young used to be a staple of American Chinese food, but has kind of fallen off the radar. It's also pretty dated–the kind of dish I could see Don Draper turning up his nose at. Even the name sounds vaguely racist.
I've had Cantonese versions of this dish in Hong Kong and Foshan, in both cases it was a fairly straightforward dish of fried egg with seafood. Versions of this dish also filtered through the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia, morphing into different variations of deep fried omelette. Dishes like Singapore's "oyster cake" (蚝煎, 蚝蛋) often come with deep browned skin, eggs that are fluffy but also greasy, and some salty sauce. Some people swear by it, but it's one taste I never cared for. It's a great dish if you are stinking drunk, but otherwise not so much.
the chili sauce is a nice touch, though
But other versions of the dish are almost unrecognizable.
The name egg foo young comes from furong dan 芙蓉蛋 (dan just means egg, so it's a short trip from furong egg→egg foo young).
But the similarity stops there. Elsewhere in China, I had versions of furong dan that were not fried, but rather a delicate steamed custard, topped with salty and spicy ground pork.
In this dish the custard is meant to be extremely soft–in class we used about half egg and half water/corn starch mix to make a custard that could be mistaken for soft tofu. That got topped by a mixture of ground pork that was parboiled and rinsed, then fried with garlic, ginger, red and green 二荆条 chilis, and unusually–soy sauce. This was spooned over the top of the custard along with a good amount of oil, so that the diner could have egg, meat and oil in each bite.
Mine is slightly different. I lean more heavily on the eggs, which you can see in a brighter yellow color, and a firmer custard. Conversely, I prefer the pork mixture a bit less intense, and also cut some of the oil. You could also supplement the flavor of the topping with shitake mushrooms, or pickled vegetables.
I'm the last person to say that my teacher's version is wrong, but I have to say that I like mine quite a lot. It's also a question of when it's served. As one of many dishes at a dinner, the softer version is probably better, but as a standalone dish for breakfast, the firmer version really hits the spot.
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Ordering at the counter never felt so fancy.
I brought an interior designer friend with me for my first lunch date at the Kitchen at the Dunlavy. I found her standing in line trying to figure out what to order when I arrived. I said hello, gave her a hug, and asked her what her initial impression was of the decor. "It's gorgeous," she proclaimed without hesitation as her glance swept over room. "It is, isn't it?" I enthused.
Shimmering crystal chandeliers of various sizes (and 39 in count) hung throughout the large, open space. Floor-to-ceiling windows framed the scene, which, with natural light flooding through the windows, made it feel as if we were enveloped by the surrounding foliage. A big, sprawling oak tree stood almost dead center in the middle of it all, a picture-perfect backdrop that has been Instagrammed many times over since the Dunlavy opened quietly in November.
Conceived as an event space in the evening that is open to the public for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, the Dunlavy, which sits on the Bayou side of Allen Parkway and is named after the street at which it intersects, only recently came onto my radar. If you haven't heard of it, or if this is your first time hearing about it, don't worry, that's how they wanted it.
A full table at the Dunlavy.
A quick survey of the dining room confirmed that yes, it was busy, filled with ladies who lunch, businesspeople, young mothers with their babies and athletically dressed patrons who had obviously just come up from the bayou. Though the interior might be considered upscale and formal, the counter service model, and the fact that seating comes in the form of large community tables that you have to share with strangers, makes it easy to come as you are.
The menu is simple American fare with a touch of Southern California. Breakfast sandwiches, house-made pastries, smoothies, toasts and more substantial eats like steel-cut oats or a breakfast bowl start the day. At lunchtime, the main features are salads, sandwiches, and veggie dishes. And there's a weekend brunch which combines the two menus, offering popular items like avocado toast and the lamb gyro.
My girlfriend and I ordered a prosciutto-and-pâté plate to share, along with an avocado toast for her and a chicken BLT for me. Water and iced tea are self-serve, so we poured ourselves purple-hued hibiscus water. Number in hand, we found a couple of open seats in the far left corner of the room, across from a patron who, laptop and work spread out before her, said she'd staked out that corner since her breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
When the food came, it looked bright, fresh and delicious. Two triangle-cut tranches of country-style pâté, served with a mound of thinly sliced prosciutto, cornichons, toasted bread and mustard, were simply plated but made an appetizing picture. It was something you'd take with you on a lavish picnic, and we loved it. All it needed was a glass of wine to go with it, and a quick survey of the counter told us that they had plenty for us to order if we wanted to do so on our next visit.
Avocado toast with poached eggs, $7.
The avocado toast, which can be ordered with or without a poached egg, was also very good. Though the grilled sourdough toast tasted a bit more bread-y than I would have preferred, it was generously topped with creamy and ripe avocado. Whipped ricotta, a sprinkling of lemon zest and a poached egg that oozed nicely when we cut into it made for a very satisfying dish.
Chicken BLT, $14, with butternut squash Israeli couscous.
My pulled rotisserie chicken BLT, served on a brioche bun with arugula, tomato and bacon, came with a side order of bright orange butternut squash that seemed to fit just right into the environment. I found myself biting into the sandwich with relish, feeling decidedly happy, because here was a restaurant that was really in tune with what it wanted to be and what it was giving its customers.
The Kitchen at the Dunlavy is one of Houston's most beautiful restaurants.
It's a winning combination. The Dunlavy serves up style in spades and it's arguably one of the most—if not the most—beautiful restaurants in Houston at the moment. Combine that with a well-executed, chef-driven menu and an ambience that invites you in, whether you're wearing yoga pants or dressed to the nines, and you've got a contender for one of Houston's best new restaurants—even if it only serves breakfast and lunch.


1. When should I apply to the Finance MBA program?
Further information will be available on the website (http://biz.korea.ac.kr/ko/mba/apply).
2. I have no work experience. Am I eligible to apply?
Students who recently graduated with a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply to Finance MBA without work experience. You can earn some bonus points if you have work experience.
3. Can I earn an MBA degree while working?
Yes, the Finance MBA is an evening, biweekly weekend program with classes held on weekdays at 7:00 p.m.
4. Does my military service count as work experience?
If you served as a military officer in the army or granted privileges, your military service will count as work experience.
5. Which English proficiency exams are accepted?
English proficiency exam score is not necessarily required and there are no minimum standards for English scores. All certified English exams, such as TOEIC, TOEFL, GMAT, and TEPS are accepted. However, we assess students' level of English language proficiency by conducting an interview in English. After matriculation, we offer courses in English based on the level of English skills. Therefore, students can improve their English language proficiency through the program.
6. Is there any disadvantage to not submitting an English exam score?
No, we will assess your English language proficiency during an English interview.
7. Will I earn bonus points for submitting other foreign language exam scores besides English?
No bonus points will be given. However, they can be used as reference.
8. Will I earn bonus points for having a certificate such as CFA/FRM?
No bonus points will be given for having a finance/accounting certificate (CFA, KICPA, AICPA, FRM, etc.). However, an applicant with such a certificate has a high chance of getting into Finance MBA.
9. When does the semesters begin?
The first semester begins in March. The Finance MBA is a two-year program consisting of four semesters and summer/winter sessions.
10. How many students are admitted each year?
We usually accept between 30 and 35 students.
11. What percentage of classes taught in English?
30% of classes are taught in English.
12. What degree will I earn upon completion of Finance MBA?
13. Am I eligible for the scholarship?
In partnership with CFA Institute, we offer a scholarship to students taking a CFA exam which covers the one-time enrollment fee and reduces the exam registration fee.
15. Am I qualified to pursue a doctoral program after earning an MBA degree?
Yes, you are qualified to pursue a doctoral degree with an MBA degree.
16. What can I do with an MBA degree and what is the job placement rate?
Korea University Business School runs a career development center called "KUBS Career Hub." For further information, please check out its website (https://biz1.korea.ac.kr/cdc/en). FMBA graduates currently work in a variety of settings including brokerages, banks, property management companies and rating agencies.
17. Is there any disadvantage if I apply for Finance MBA with no work experience in finance?
The Finance MBA aims to cultivate CEOs in the field of finance, and its operational goal is to help students enter in the field of finance after completing the program. Accordingly, we consider students' potential to get a job in the finance sector after graduation as a significant evaluation indicator. Graduates who have no work experience in finance have successfully transferred their jobs so far; however, this has been possible because of their unique strengths. Therefore, if you have no work experience in finance, we recommend you consider how you can utilize your strengths in the field of finance before applying.
18. How much is tuition?
For information about tuition, please call at 02-3290-1308.


You are working in a minefield where there are lots of mineral. Your daily job includes transporting huge deposit of minerals to your company's storage facility. This is not a race, but it would help if you can deliver the minerals either on time or ahead of time. Your boss will greatly appreciate it.
To help you get to your destination immediately, your boss installed a boost, but warned you that you must use it if only necessary. He gives you this warning because he believes that it might put you in danger if you are running too fast.


The School of Engineering provides a student-centered holistic approach to educating engineers who will be future leaders of Kazakhstani industry sectors. The life of an engineering student is filled with exciting activities. Besides lectures, tutorials, laboratories and traditional coursework, at NU School of Engineering there are many project-based assignments, competitions, exhibitions, workshops, industry visits and organized problem-solving discussions that will enable our students not only to "think outside the box", but also to gain valuable experience. Our students are actively engaged into many social and sport activities including those organized by the Engineering Society.Our professors come from all over the world to share their knowledge and fascinating experience with our talented students. School of Engineering has the highest entry requirements at the University, and now we have almost 700 gifted students studying at our School.
It is anticipated that our engineers would be in high demand because of the quality education they would have received and the status of Nazarbayev University as a world Class University in engineering education. Many of our graduates will certainly become tomorrow's leaders of the Central Asia and Eurasia's engineering community.


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Summer festival to mark 200th birthday of John Ruskin
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From 'devil's darkness' to beacon city, the Victorian visionary helped inspire modern Manchester
He wasn't a big fan of nineteenth century industrial Manchester, famously calling its factory smog 'the devil's darkness'. But it was here that John Ruskin - artist, writer, social reformer, philanthropist and ecologist - gave some of his most important lectures, and his legacy has had a lasting impact on the city.
As a visionary thinker, expressions of Ruskin's ideas can be seen in the National Trust, Green Belt, Welfare State, National Health Service and The Big Draw. He was a supporter of initiates like the Ancoats Art Museum, to which he donated several pieces including a Turner, and his namesake society was founded in 1878 by of some Manchester's most influential people.
The Ruskin Society organised the first exhibition (1904) entirely dedicated to Ruskin
That's why Ruskin's 200th birthday is being commemorated this summer, with Ruskin in Manchester; a citywide festival that explores how the ideas he championed are as powerful and relevant now as they ever were.
The festival's curator Dr Rachel Dickinson, a principal lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and director of education for Ruskin's Guild of St George, said: "The relationship between Manchester and Ruskin is fascinating. Ruskin raged against the city for its pollution, dirty industrial environment and poor living conditions. Its reaction says a lot about Manchester, whose people and civic leaders listened and responded to Ruskin's ideas around art, craft, education, localism and sustainability as they sought to make the city a happier and healthier place to live. At the heart of this is a special relationship that can still be found in Manchester today."
Manchester will host the prestigious John Ruskin Prize this year
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'DEVIL'S DARKNESS' TO BEACON CITY | MMU Special Collections | 24 June - 23 August
Manchester School of Art (founded 1853) is the second oldest design school in Britain, and the importance of art education was something that Ruskin spoke of during his lecture there. Key objects and artworks including books, drawings, paintings, studio pottery and textiles from its extensive collections (now held at MMU Special Collections) and loans from other Ruskin-related collections will be shown in this diverse exhibition, which explores his relationship to Manchester.
AGENT OF CHANGE | MMU Holden Gallery | 11 July - 24 August
Prestigious national art competition The John Ruskin Prize is being hosted by MMU's Holden Gallery this year, themed around 'agent of change'.
"MY DEAR MR RUSKIN…." FRIENDSHIP, INSPIRATION AND SCANDAL | Elizabeth Gaskell's House | 17 July - 2020
The first event in a Heritage Lottery-funded programme that explores the relationship between Gaskell and Ruskin - two mutual admirers and influencers of Victorian life - this exhibition highlights their contributions via the Pre-Raphaelite studios and Italian grand tour to legacies in education and social reform.
Elizabeth Gaskell's House will also be hosting a series of family friendly workshops each Wednesday of the school summer holidays (24 July to 28 August), inviting young makers try a range of activities including: cloud observing, weaving and drawing nature. And on Friday 9 August, urban sketcher Liz Ackerley will be hosting a sketch workshop that draws upon the inspiration of Ruskin.
Often at odds with their contemporaries, Ruskin and Gaskell (pictured) were controversial writers, often sharing the same ideals
RUSKIN REVIEWS | Manchester Art Gallery | Various
'Perfectly painted' or 'catastrophe'? Join Manchester Art Gallery's curator Hannah Williamson for a gallery tour to consider what Ruskin had to say about works in Manchester's collection in this series of tours; taking place on Monday 17 June, Tuesday 25 June and Wednesday 3 July.
THE RUSKIN LECTURES, RE-ENACTED | Portico Library & Manchester Art Gallery| Monday 8 July & Saturday 13 July
In July 1857, Ruskin came to Manchester to deliver A Joy Forever; a pair of lectures presented over two evenings. These lectures, subtitled The Discovery and Application of Art and The Accumulation and Distribution of Art, will be re-enacted by actor and art historian Paul O'Keeffe in two of Manchester's most important Victorian architectural treasures.
MANCHESTER: RUSKIN-FREE-CITY | Portico Library | Wednesday 17 July
Ruskin said: "I perceive that Manchester can produce no good art and no good literature". In his eyes, this city saw the price of everything and the value of nothing - not grasping art's true potential as a tool for social change and for the development of an ethical society. In 2019, his bicentenary year, what does Manchester have to say to this influential but controversial thinker's ideas? Pose your questions to the new director of Manchester Art Gallery and The Whitworth, Alistair Hudson, and Cuban artist and activist Tania Bruguera. Hosted by Tunde Adekoya, director of Big People Music, this lively debate will be an opportunity to ask important questions about art, power and society.
John Ruskin died in 1900 but his legacy lives on
Ruskin in Manchester is funded and supported by MMU and Ruskin's Guild of St George. For full details, visit www.ruskinprize.co.uk/manchester
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Spanish clothing brands have been taking over the high street in countries all around the world. From heavy hitters such as Zara, to newer names that are getting the fashion pack excited, including Bimba and Lola, we take you through the brands that should be in your wardrobe right now.
The king of Spanish brands, Zara is the jewel in the crown of Spanish clothing giant Inditex, which owns fellow Spanish brands Pull&Bear, Stradivarius and Bershka, to name but a few. Zara sells women's, men's and children's clothes, as well as its popular homewares offshoot, Zara Home. The fashion is a mixture of the latest styles right off the catwalk, and classic designs and cuts ideal for the office or lazing about at the weekend.
Zara's main competitor in Spain, Mango, is consistently giving the behemoth a run for its money, especially when it comes to stylish womenswear and go-to classics. The brand has used British models Kate Moss and Cara Delevigne for its ad campaigns, and is a great place to find affordable leather pieces, from a classic biker jacket to a pair of sophisticated leather boots.
Another Inditex brand, Stradivarius offers a cool take on each season's styles, aimed at a slightly younger demographic than Zara and Mango. It has a fun take on fashion, with colourful jeans, printed scarves and classic belted trenches some of its classic staples.
This popular Spanish womenswear brand, founded by sisters Uxia and Maria Dominguez, is all about loud patterns, bright colours and playful pieces. Founded in 2005, the sisters named the brand after their pet dogs, and the same humorous undertones run throughout the clothing line. Far from just a novelty brand, however, Bimba y Lola has become a firm favourite in fashion circles, enjoying glowing write-ups in the likes of Vogue magazine.
The distinctive patchwork and asymmetrical designs of this Barcelona brand give it a fun, vibrant and eye-catching aesthetic. It sells women's, men's and children's clothing, as well as accessories and women's shoes. It has also dipped its toes into high-end waters, collaborating with French designer Christian Lacroix in 2011. The same year, the store hit the headlines for its provocative ad campaign 'come in undressed and go out dressed', which prompted customers in Madrid to queue up in their underwear so they could be clothed for free.
Another Inditex group member, Pull&Bear brings an urban edge to the latest styles, mixing grungy looks with classic, comfy staples. It sells women's and men's clothing, shoes and accessories with a much more laid-back feel than other brands in the same group.
This Spanish designer took over his father's tailor shop in Ourense, northern Spain, in the 1970s and began adding his own designs, before eventually launching his own brand in Madrid. His minimalist, classic designs for women, and now also for men, were so popular that the brand grew into a chain, with stores around the world. This is a great option for classic dresses, shirts and workwear, as well as sophisticated evening options.
This Inditex-owned high-street store specialises in women's underwear and nightwear, as well as swimwear and beach accessories. It also has a line in super-stylish gym gear that will make pumping iron feel (almost) like a pleasure, while its pyjamas bring a cosy, stylish feel to bedtime. The brand is well represented globally, with stores in 40 countries.


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The Scribes - Mr Teatime and the end of the World (Reel Me Records)
"Greetings. My name is Mr Teatime. I am contacting you from the year 2074. The World is now a very different place. After the bomb dropped the robots took control. Please heed my warning.
I am so alone."
Back in the days of yore, releases like this would have got a short run vinyl pressing, and, having achieved cult status 30 years on, original copies would fetch ludicrous sums, leading to a Record Store Day repress. This is 2015, though, and precious few labels can afford the risk of pressing to wax, even when the output deserves it.
The Scribes Mr Teatime and the end of the World is a staggeringly original work from my long time buddies. (Yes, I'm blogging things my mates have done. Fuck you, get your own blog!)
I've been lucky enough to share the stage with them on many occasions, filling in as scratch DJ and occasionally performing the tracks Shaun and I wrote for my last album (plug). Must be at least 7 years' of shows, on and off. In that time I've seen them develop immensely. They have always had a ridiculously infectious stage presence - something which has actively alienated them from the UK Hip-Hop scene at times, because, you know, you're meant to shuffle about like a paranoid recluse - but over the years their finished product has become ever more polished.
They've earned a rep for being 'the kind of hip-hop you'd like if you liked indie most of the time', which has opened up doors to less traditional audiences. That rep sounds like a back-handed compliment, and to hip-hop purists, it is... but it's really served them well, and given them the courage to push boundaries in terms of sound and lyrical content. There's always been a kind of mawkish malevolence about the lyrics and delivery, without ever going full-Necro, which marries nicely to bouncy beats that encourage dancing and a range of lyrical topics from monstrous fantasies to positive affirmations about the inherent beauty of life.
This release is, I suggest, a line in the sand. The same malevolence flows through each track, but gone is the almost histrionic delivery, replaced with a brooding, battle-scarred baritone... a grown up sound for a messed up world. It's basically Utopia: The Musical, or a 'hip-hopera' as the act have called it. In truth, concept albums don't always fare as well on record as they do on paper. This one fares better. The biggest triumph is that the sound wins over the concept. Crisp, deliberate beats punch through mechanical, retro basslines and glimmering, glitchy sound effects. It sounds like it comes from a dystopian future decimated by nuclear war, with only rudimentary tools and a battered MPC 2000 available to make music with. Which, when you've called your album Mr Teatime and the end of the World, must go down as a success. More than simply scoring a direct hit conceptually, the record's plaintive lament from 2074 has something to say to us in 2015... who hasn't watched the news over the last few years and not felt a creeping dread at the impending doom we seem to be accelerating towards?
This is the soundtrack to its aftermath.
Check out the stark new video
And buy the EP digitally here
With a new album dropping in early 2016, it could be a big year for The Scribes!
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It's no secret that the business of selling cars is changing. It has been changing very quickly ever since the Internet became a part of our business. The showroom used to be flooded with potential buyers that had no idea of what was going on unless they already visited another dealership, but today nearly 90% of your showroom traffic has already been to your dealer website not to mention several others and the manufacturers site. Not all, but many of our potential customers are submitting Internet Leads before they ever step a foot on our lot.
Some of them will come after they have visited your site without submitting an inquiry and others that fill out online lead forms and requests for quotes need to be persuaded, tempted, urged, influenced, sweet-talked, bribed and seduced to visit your dealership. Your job as an Internet Sales Manager is to sell them a car, but first you need to get them to come into the dealership with the information they provided in their Internet lead.
I have put together a simple list of dos and don'ts when it comes to converting your Internet car leads into showroom visitors and ultimately buyers.
Do Response Quickly: Answer their request as quickly as possible. There is a good chance that your dealership is one of many that received a request for price or information. Being the first gives you a much better chance of making an impression than being the 3rd of the 6 Internet Sales Managers that have called and or emailed them. It's hard for them to keep track of the flood of calls and emails' so being first is definitely a plus.
Do Stand Out on the Phone: The first thing that almost everyone does is call (if they supplied a good phone number) and tries to set an appointment. If you happen to be lucky enough to have a good number and reach the person that submitted the lead you need to offer your assistance rather than push for the appointment too quickly. Be enthusiastic, helpful and accommodating. Follow their lead and provide only the information that you need to provide and no more. You are not the public library you are here to sell cars. I like to say that you need to keep it "Gray". Not clear, black and white or precise and to the point, but "Gray". Offer to show them, let them drive, see for themselves, experience and feel, see the different colors, trim levels, options and anything else you can think of to embrace their senses. Tease them, attract them, seduce them and make them long for the feel of the wheel and the possibilities that you can provide.
Do Stand Out in Email: Sending the same old email that everyone sends that has seen a million times buy a million leads that rambles on about how long you have been there or how many customers you have sold doesn't mean a thing to the potential customer. They want to know what you can do for them. They only care about themselves and "what's in it for them". Stand out from the crowd by including graphics of the car, yourself and the dealership, videos, spec sheets, History Report (if it is a used car), window sticker, links to video reviews and write-ups. Give them something that will make you stand head and shoulders above the competition. (Of course of these things will include your name, number, email address and link to the dealership) Make them remember you because they will be flood with the same old emails say "Call me if I can help you". Would you want to do business with one of the dealers that supplies you with the same old thing or the one that provides you with an abundance of information that reinforces your decision to buy the car they were considering.
Pricing is not everything because practically every lead source convinces the car shopper to fill out a form to receive a price so that is what most people are going to expect. The policy at your particular dealership on whether you do or don't price leads is up to them, but you should know that a lowest price received via phone or email only close 19% of the customers. There are many other factors, but that means that 81% are about more than price. That is a pretty strong number, but that is the subject of another post entirely where I will talk about pricing Internet Leads.
Don't Badger, Push or Harass: The car buyer loves shopping on the Internet because they don't have to deal with us annoying salespeople so don't be one on the phone of through email. You need to be a different person when you are working a lead than you are when you have them at your desk in the showroom. Once they get to the dealership you can go to work, but not until they get there.
Don't Tell a Lie: I didn't say that you had to be precise and give details, I just said that you don't have to lie to a potential car buyer when you are working an Internet Lead. When you tell a customer over the phone or through email that you have a specific car, in a specific color, with very specific options and they come through your door only to find that you lied to them it will be like trying to sell a car to an angry bear. It's not going to happen! See number 3.
Don't Use These Words: When you are communicating with a prospective car buyer and convincing them why they should come and see you there are certain words that you should never use. These words are locate, dealer trade, order, find or anything else that makes it clear that you don't have the car they seek, but some another does have the vehicle. If you don't have a specific vehicle on your lot you would say that you have one available. I didn't say I have one here, I said I have one available. If you can do a dealer trade or locate one that means you have it available, correct?
Don't Be Specific: The last thing you want to do is be specific if you can help it any way. If there is absolutely no other option than you have to do what you have to do, but that is rarely the case. Like I said in the dos section stay "Gray" when it comes to answering questions. Use terms like available, practically, most buyers, several (model of car) in stock and not a problem. Remember you have to get them to the dealership before you can do your magic and until you get them to visit you let them be in control.
I told you it was a basic lists of dos and don't and it might seem basic to you, but there is a lot to be said about these simple rules for converting Internet leads to showrooms visits. There is so much more to getting them in the door, but good a good car salesman or car saleswoman can do their magic on the phone and through email to ultimately sell them a car. You might not be able to see their face, but you can still pick up on simple clues in order to read the customer and ultimately close a deal.


The Sniffers' sales team joined last week for a cooking workshop Italian style. Cooking skills were put to the test in teams of 2, which resulted in a delicious 3-course dinner.
Also in a different environment, the sales team achieve their goals.


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Land Rights and Soda Giants: Reviewing Coca-Cola's and PepsiCo's land assessments in Brazil
Languages: English, Portuguese
Behind the brands
Sugar supply chain
In 2013, Oxfam's Behind the Brands campaign highlighted the risks and impacts for communities' land rights from the sourcing of sugarcane by Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and other companies, and called for the companies to commit to demonstrating zero tolerance for land grabs. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo committed to showing 'zero tolerance' for land grabs in late 2013 […]
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In 2013, Oxfam's Behind the Brands campaign highlighted the risks and impacts for communities' land rights from the sourcing of sugarcane by Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and other companies, and called for the companies to commit to demonstrating zero tolerance for land grabs. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo committed to showing 'zero tolerance' for land grabs in late 2013 and early 2014, respectively. Oxfam has been monitoring their progress, and providing advice on how they can improve. As of early 2016, both companies have taken an important step by assessing the risks and impacts of their cane sugar sourcing on land rights in Brazil; Coca-Cola by conducting a baseline study, PepsiCo through audits. Oxfam commissioned an independent evaluation of the companies' reports.
This briefing provides an overview of land rights risks and impacts, describes the external evaluation process, highlights a selection of the evaluator's findings, and presents Oxfam's recommendations to Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and all companies looking to assess and address land rights risks and impacts.
Christman, Chloe
Ferroni, Gustavo
The Future of Agriculture: Synthesis of an online debate
The fear that global demand for food will outstrip supply has led to significant debate. Oxfam hosted an online discussion in December 2012 to get beyond the question of securing steady supplies of raw materials for food and beverage companies and to rise above polarized discourses on large-scale industrialized vs. smallholder farms. The two-week debate […]
Technical briefing
Doing Business on Uneven Ground: Advancing land equality is key to addressing climate change and farmer rights
Land is the bridge between companies' environmental and social sustainability agendas, and it is foundational to both. To implement their commitments on climate change, net zero emissions, human rights, women's empowerment, and farmer livelihoods, companies must focus on land in agricultural value chains: who controls it, who can access it, who has rights to it, […]
Tightening the Net: Net zero climate targets – implications for land and food equity
Many governments and companies are adopting net zero climate targets as they recognize the urgency of the climate crisis. Without clear definition, however, these targets risk being reliant on using vast swathes of land in low-income countries to capture carbon emissions, allowing the biggest emitters to avoid making significant cuts in their own emissions. 'Net […]


I don't know whether the public sincerely buys into the hollow, hateful delusion of the United Nations, and I certainly don't care. The UN is billed as a sort of clearinghouse for world opportunities and a chance to make the world a better, safer place. And, on some level, it is. Simply put, last week President Obama knew precisely where and when a few smart bombs or cruise missiles could have instantly and irreversibly improved world stability, and he did nothing. Indeed, he did far less than nothing, as instead of acting, he chose to talk. You know, like Neville Chamberlain.
I am speaking of course about the latest meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. There, exposed and vulnerable, waited Muammar Gaddafi and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, lured from the relative safety of their quasi-national strongholds into the cold light of serious reality. They were in New York, isolated from any protection. The saffron-scented cocoons of their suicide cult quasi-nation bordellos of hatred offered no protection from justice. Those dusky charlatans were never so vulnerable.
Even I don't know with any certainty how many other criminals and villains reported in for the latest iteration of the great farce that is the United Nations, though I recently had lunch with those who tell me that number could easily verge all the way into the double digits. It wasn't just Gaddafi and Ahmadenijad, those Marxist-Leninist Marx Brothers of hate-mongering. Bozhe moi, indeed. And Obama did nothing.
Ours was not a President that day, but a mere dignitary in the real-world equivalent of the Model United Nations, only with monsters instead of school children. Very Lord of the Flies. Indeed, the United Nations really does work much better as a children's game, as it has no real place in the world of serious diplomacy and foreign relations. It it time for President Obama to wake up to the manhood of his presidency and cast away not only the childish, feel-good huggery-buggery of the UN, but also all the nonsense it — shall we say — "represents."
As it happens, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. denounced the false "luxury of cooling off or... the tranquilizing drug of gradualism." He understood that now is always the right time to "make real the promises of democracy." Fittingly enough, the United Nations represents everything Dr. King denounced — unmanned do-nothing self-indulgence in the service of the wrong and of the evil. It is a salon in which the the dilletentes and flunkies of tyrannies and despotisms meet to badmouth and belittle what few truly great nations exist in our world.
If President Obama is to demonstrate his true and binding commitment to world safety, he must follow Dr. King's lead, and cast off his own chains of over-tolerance. He must accept the inevitable truth that an omelette is nothing but an unborn, emasculate dream when it lacks a carton of smashed eggs as midwife and birthing blood. In New York City, we have roosted on an enormous egg, which has at some point gone stillborn, or been sucked dry by desert weasels (a close relative of the Desert Fox). There is nothing left to do but smash it.


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Cervical Spinal Stenosis — 2-3 Segments in Combination With Herniated Discs — Surgical Decompression and Discotomy: treatment in the Best Hospitals in the World
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Dr. med. Andreas Bitter
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location_onGermany, Moenchengladbach
Department of Spinal Surgery
The Department of Spinal Surgery annually treats more than 990 patients with cervical spinal stenosis. The specialists remove the parts of the vertebra that compress spinal cord and spinal disc herniation endoscopically. The surgery involves the use of O-Arm system, which provides complete protection for the spinal cord. The department is headed by Dr. med. A Bitter, who specializes in microsurgical spinal interventions.
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PD Dr. med. Mario Cabraja
Vivantes Auguste-Viktoria Hospital Berlin
The Department of Spinal Surgery at the Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital all diseases of the spine - both conservatively and operatively. Patients with herniated intervertebral discs, displacement of vertebrae, stenosis of the spinal canal or back pain are treated here. In addition, specialists of the department have a unique experience in the field of complex reconstructive and revision surgeries, which are conducted to continue or correct the previous surgical treatment.
Dr. med. Francis Kilian
Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur
location_onGermany, Koblenz
The Department of Spinal Surgery offers the full range of special and general spinal surgeries, all stabilizing and reconstructive interventions, including microsurgery and spinal cord surgery. The department's surgeons have a perfect command of all surgical techniques and widely apply in their practice sparing minimally invasive interventions, which are distinguished by minimal pain, low risk of complications and rapid recovery of the patient. The department treats about 1,300 patients every year. To achieve the best results, surgeons cooperate closely with physiotherapists. Thus, the department has all conditions for the most effective restoration of the patient's mobility.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Vajkoczy
Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of accurate diagnostics and surgical treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. The department's surgeons annually perform over 5,000 surgical interventions, which indicates their high professionalism and tremendous experience. The key attention is paid to the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases, diseases of the spine and spinal cord, brain and skull base tumors, peripheral nerve lesions, cerebrospinal fluid circulation disorders, as well as pain therapy (functional neurosurgery). The treatment of neurosurgical diseases in children and adolescents is carried out by a specially trained team of experts.
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Gasser
Beta Clinic Bonn
Department of Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuroradiology
The Department of Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuroradiology is a modern maximum care medical facility, which offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in the field of neurosurgery. It provides the first-class treatment of diseases of the brain, bone marrow, spine, blood vessels and peripheral nerves. The successful treatment outcome is facilitated by the high professionalism of doctors and the cutting-edge technical equipment.
Prof. Dr. med. Jürgen Beck
University Hospital Freiburg
location_onGermany, Freibung
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the brain, spine, spinal cord and nerves in adults and children. The department keeps pace with new trends in medicine, as well as contributes significantly to their development. Therefore, the most modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods are available here. An individual approach to each clinical case is crucial to ensure optimal treatment results with the preservation of all neurological functions.
Prof. Dr. med. Volker Seifert
According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the surgical treatment of brain tumors! The department offers the full range of diagnostics and surgical treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. A specially trained team of pediatric neurosurgeons provides treatment for various neurosurgical pathologies in children. During the treatment, the doctors use state-of-the-art equipment, in particular, imaging-guided neuronavigation, functional imaging (fMRI), intraoperative mapping, intraoperative videoangiography, etc.
Prof. Dr. med. Michael Buchfelder
location_onGermany, Erlangen
Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery offers modern diagnostics and effective treatment of the full range of diseases, injuries, inflammatory processes, tumors and malformations of the brain, spinal cord and their meninges, as well as spinal diseases. Spinal surgery is performed in collaboration with doctors from the Department of Adult and Pediatric Traumatology, Orthopedic Surgery. The department admits adults and children with malformations of the nervous system, brain and spinal cord tumors, drug-resistant epilepsy and other diseases. As one of the largest medical facilities of this kind in Germany, the department's doctors annually perform more than 2,500 surgical interventions on the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerve endings. The department's specialists also perform over 400 spinal surgical procedures annually. To achieve high success rates of the surgical treatment, doctors use the very latest equipment, including neuronavigation systems. Thanks to this, surgeons not only successfully eliminate the pathology, but also guarantee the patient maximum safety. The department has 78 beds, including 14 beds in the Intensive Care Unit. The priority goal of the department's medical team is to provide high-quality treatment focused on the patient's needs.
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Rainer Wirtz
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery offers the full range of surgical interventions for the treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. The department is one of the largest medical institutions of this kind in Germany. The doctors of the department provide patients with the high-quality medical care of university level, and also take an active part in the experimental fundamental studies and clinical trials to develop new treatment methods.
Prof. Dr. med. Maximilian Rudert
Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics is the center of maximum orthopedic care and offers the diagnostics and treatment of all diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Along with the full range of modern operative and conservative orthopedics, the department specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery using the minimally invasive methods, replacement/revision of prostheses, orthopaedic oncology, foot surgery and patella problems in the patella.
Prof. Dr. med. Klaus-Dieter Schaser
Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery, Foot Surgery
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery, Foot Surgery offers the full range of diagnostics, conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. The department is a certified Endoprosthetics Center – more than 1,000 primary joint replacement surgeries are performed here annually. The surgeons of the Endoprosthetics Center also specialize in particularly complex clinical cases and revision procedures for the replacement of previously implanted artificial joints. In addition, the department has the status of the interregional Trauma Center certified in accordance with the standards of the German Trauma Society. The department has also been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from the German Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (DAF) in the field of foot surgery. A separate area of clinical activity is the treatment of diseases, injuries and congenital malformations of the musculoskeletal system in children. Depending on the severity of the clinical case, both conservative and surgical techniques are used in the treatment of orthopedic pathologies in children. The department's medical team prefers sparing low-traumatic surgery, while open operations are performed only if other therapeutic options are ineffective.
Prof. Dr. med. Manfred Westphal
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the diagnostics and comprehensive treatment of neurosurgical pathologies, including tumors of the central and peripheral nervous system. The department is the leading Center of Neurosurgery in Northern Germany and is responsible for the implementation of new algorithms for the treatment of patients with brain tumors. To this end, there is an active participation in the international researches and the development of new surgical methods, for example, operations in the waking state. Close interdisciplinary cooperation also contributes to the achievement of optimal treatment results.
Prof. Dr. med. Georg Gosheger
Department of General Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology
The Department of General Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of all musculoskeletal diseases. The department ranks among the largest medical facilities of this kind in Germany, as well as among the specialized authoritative departments for the treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors in the European medical arena. The treatment is carried out both on an outpatient and inpatient basis, including the outpatient operations. In addition to its successful clinical activities, the department is proud of its productive research work, which has given birth to many innovations in orthopedics, for example, the department's specialists have patented the very latest prosthetic systems, particularly in the field of orthopedic oncology.
Prof. Dr. med. Rolf Kalff
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of modern services in this medical field. The high level of technical equipment in the department allows for the performance of all highly specialized surgical interventions to treat pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system. The clinical practice mainly focuses on the diagnostics and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries of the brain, spine, spinal cord, intervertebral discs, nerve plexuses, functional neurosurgery and the treatment of neurosurgical pathologies in children.
Prof. Dr. med. Christopher Nimsky
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers all modern surgical interventions for the treatment of pathologies of the nervous system. The clinical focuses include the treatment of oncological diseases of the nervous system (neuro-oncology), skull base surgery, vascular neurosurgery, spinal surgery and functional neurosurgery, including the surgical treatment of epilepsy. As a state-of-the-art medical facility, the department has the advanced systems for deep brain stimulation, multimodal neuronavigation devices, intraoperative neuronavigation using CT, ultrasound systems, fluorescence imaging devices and endoscopy equipment. Thus, the department has all the possibilities to ensure effective treatment according to the international standards.
Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Stefan Delank
Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery
The Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery offers the full range of modern diagnostic examinations, conservative and surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system. The competence also includes round-the-clock medical care for patients with severe and multiple injuries. The department operates a certified Endoprosthetics Center, within which the patients undergo knee, hip and shoulder replacement surgeries. All the department's doctors have excellent qualifications and they are recognized experts in their field of competence, which guarantees the highest quality of medical service.
Ecaterina G., Moldova
Ecaterina G., Moldova, August 2022, University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich, Dr. med. Judith Hecker
Nemattilo T., Kyrgyzstan
Nemattilo T., Kyrgyzstan, July, 2017, Charite University Hospital Berlin, Prof. Dr. Walter Zidek.
Marwan A., Saudi Arabia
Marwan A., Saudi Arabia, April 2022, University Hospital Frankfurt am Main, Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Vogl
Irina L., Georgia
Irina L., Georgia, March 2022, Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach, Dr. med. Andreas Bitter.
Diana I., Russia
Diana I., Russia, December 2021, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Dr. med. Eberhard Lurz.
Younis Talib Jalal S., Iraq
Younis Talib Jalal S., Iraq, August, 2017, Urological Private Practice, Prof. Dr. med. H. Schuldes.
Urology Clinic Munich-Planegg Munich
Lilia K., Russia
Lilia K., Russia, February 2021, Academic Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main, Prof. Dr. med. Thomas W. Kraus.
Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main
Tariq K., United Kingdom
Tariq K., United Kingdom, August 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Dr. med. Michel Al Ghazal.
Sughra G., Pakistan
Sughra G., Pakistan, August 2021, University Hospital Frankfurt am Main, Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Vogl.
Fiona C., Ireland
Fiona C., Ireland, July 2021, Clinic of Advanced Biological Medicine Frankfurt am Main, Dr. med. Gerhard Siebenhüner.
Boris T., USA
Boris T., USA, Marth, 2017, Academic Hospital Schwabing, Prof. Dr. med. Robert Ritzel.
Hospital Schwabing Munich
Luay S., Iraq
Luay S., Iraq, October 2020, Clinic of Advanced Biological Medicine Frankfurt am Main, Dr. med. Gerhard Siebenhüner.
Douglas D., United States
Douglas D., United States, October 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Dr.med. Michel Al Ghazal.
Farah M., USA
Farah M., USA, April 2022, Beta Klinik Bonn, Prof. Dr. med. Christian E. Elger
Majed F., Saudi Arabia
Majed F., Saudi Arabia, November 2022, Beta Klinik Bonn, Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Mohammad A. Maarouf


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PS4 Pro vs Xbox One Scorpio: Which to buy?
Posted by Jai Sabharwal | Sep 18, 2016 | Announcements, Coming Soon, Gadgets, Gaming, Gaming | 0 |
With the final reveal of PS4 Pro it is clear what Sony is up to. While they are planning to launch a revamped console, it is also an answer to Microsoft's upcoming Xbox One Scorpio. So, how are the two different? In a PS4 Pro vs Xbox One Scorpio review, which one will totally fulfill your needs? Let's find out.
PS4 Pro vs Xbox One Scorpio – The differences:
• Release Dates:
Excitement is at the brink as many of you are already familiar with the launch date of PS4 Pro (PS4 Neo). The announced date is November 11, 2016 – that is certainly not too far. The Xbox Scorpio is expected to reach the market next holiday season, 2017. This lets customers get their hands on Sony's console much earlier. But, it might also retrain the technology in the PS4 Pro compared to Xbox. But, the future could see a redesigned model for the PS4 Pro just like before.
• Specs:
You should note that some of the specs are still tentative. You might not know which one of them changes as both consoles are bound to release in later months. But, we can say that PS4 Neo's features are still more definitive compared to that of the Xbox One Scorpio's. Without further ado, let's start with the specs for bother one by one.
PlayStation 4 Pro:
Even though developers have decided the release date for the PlayStation 4 Pro, a lot is not known about it. What we know about it is that is uses an Octa-core CPU processor with AMD Radeon Jaguar GPU. We will also get 8GB GDDR5 RAM chipset for consistent memory. The most talked-about feature of this upcoming console is its 4K gaming experience. But, we hardly doubt it to reach a 100% 4K visual. It will have 4.20 teraflops for enhanced speeds.
Looking at the games demonstrated at the event, one could not make out much difference. So, many gamers could stay skeptical about it. Besides this, you get an enhanced power core even though the original PS4 also has 8 cores. Processing will be faster with better graphics, no doubt. Compatibility with PS VR is also going to reach a new level with this system.
This is pretty sure that developing games will have a 4K resolution. But, the old one could see slight improvement in the graphics. The best these games will offer is a 30 fps rate but not above that. Overall, it would work only if you own a 4K TV to view such games on a PS 4 Pro. Otherwise, it will be useless. Sony promises to patch up the existing games to improve their graphics for running on the Pro. On top of that, PS 4 Pro will also let you stream 4K content, but it still will not act as a 4K Blu-ray player like Xbox One S.
Xbox One Scorpio:
Considering Microsoft's Project Scorpio, much of its information data is speculated. At the latest E3 event, Microsoft announced that X1 Scorpio will also have an eight-core CPU processor with 320 GB bandwidth for memory. It might offer 6 teraflops which will make it the most advanced console. But, a year is a long time for developing a console aimed towards perfection. It is possible that Xbox One Scorpio will outperform the upcoming PS4 Pro.
4K resolution will be there in this one as well. And, you are certainly going to get 60 fps frame rate on this on. Xbox One Scorpio is also going to support VR games. But, we still do not know the headgear they introduce. Xbox One Scorpio will also support its previous titles.
Looking at the price tags for PS4 Pro vs Xbox One Scorpio, the former will launch at £349 or $399 for the 1 TB version. While the latter could be a little costly at £399 (the storage option is not known yet).
Looking at PS4 Pro vs Xbox One Scorpio, it looks quite conclusive that the Xbox One Scorpio has the upper hand by a big margin. If it is coming with 6 teraflops, then there is no denial that it will be the better one. But, this does not mean that Sony PlayStation 4 Pro is not going to offer high-end gaming. The PlayStation series of gaming consoles also have a dedicated fan base that will love to get the upcoming gaming system.
The future of gaming is surely in 4K. But, the downside is that you can enjoy full graphics if you own a 4K TV. Another option is a good VR headset. The PlayStation has its own, but we have to see what Microsoft will bring out for their potential customers in the form of a virtual reality headset.
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If you didn't already know, UV lights would provide a unique service to HVAC systems. They eliminate the mold and bacteria before it can reach the inside of your home living areas. UV lights also come in handy for when your coil may experience fungus growth over an extended period. UV lights in your HVAC system can make a world of a difference in your home's atmosphere.
Which UV Light Do You Need?
Air Sterilizing – This type of light is more expensive than its counterparts because it's much more powerful, but that's because the job they have is no easy feat. They clean the air of all the contaminants that would otherwise enter the home and into your breathing air. This option will work best in homes with residents that have severe allergies and asthma.
Coil Sanitizing – These systems usually are less expensive, but still performs an essential job for the HVAC system. This UV light doesn't need to be as powerful as the air sterilizing light to decontaminate the HVAC.
Whichever option you choose, you can't go wrong. Take into consideration the environment of your home, and make the best decision accordingly.
Although there are HVAC manufacturers that are installing a UV light for air-purification, there will be instances where you'll need to do it on your own or call a professional. Unless you know everything about UV lights and HVAC systems, it'll be in your best interest to call a professional to ensure a successful installation.
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Trevor Horn, Robbie Williams, The Sarm Orchestra — Everybody Wants to Rule the World (feat. The Sarm Orchestra and Robbie Williams)
Trevor Horn, Seal, The Sarm Orchestra — Ashes to Ashes (feat. The Sarm Orchestra & Seal) [Edit]
Trevor Horn, Rumer, The Sarm Orchestra — Slave to the Rhythm (feat. The Sarm Orchestra and Rumer)
Trevor Horn, Steve Hogarth, The Sarm Orchestra — It's Different for Girls (feat. The Sarm Orchestra and Steve Hogarth)
Trevor Horn, The Sarm Orchestra — Owner of a Lonely Heart (feat. The Sarm Orchestra)
Trevor Horn, The Sarm Orchestra — Take On Me (feat. The Sarm Orchestra) [Instrumental]
Trevor Horn, The Sarm Orchestra — Dancing in the Dark (feat. The Sarm Orchestra) [Instrumental]
Trevor Horn, The Sarm Orchestra — It's Different for Girls (feat. The Sarm Orchestra) [Instrumental]
Trevor Horn, The Sarm Orchestra — Slave to the Rhythm (feat. The Sarm Orchestra) [Instrumental]
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Trevor Horn, The Sarm Orchestra — Brothers in Arms (feat. The Sarm Orchestra) [Instrumental]
Trevor Horn, The Sarm Orchestra — Owner of a Lonely Heart (feat. The Sarm Orchestra) [Instrumental]
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Anerae Veshaughn Brown (born July 30, 1974), better known by his stage name X-Raided, is an American rapper from Sacramento, California, United States. In 1992, Brown was sentenced to 31 years in prison on murder charges, which Brown denied, maintaining his innocence. The lyrics of his debut album, Psycho Active, was submitted as evidence by the prosecutors. Subsequently, Brown continued to record rap songs in prison, until being released on parole 26 years into his sentence. He was later signed with Strange Music.

Biography
Brown was raised by his mother, Shirley James 'Jaz' Brown, a clerk at the Sacramento County courthouse. Brown subsequently joined the 24th Street Garden Blocc Crips. In 1992, Brown released his debut album, Psycho Active, before being arrested in March with four other Crips for the killing of Patricia Harris during a home invasion, with the prosecution citing Brown's lyrics in his trial, accusing Brown of premeditated murder. The weapon that was used to kill Harris was never found, and Brown maintains that he is innocent.

Brown's second album, Xorcist, was recorded over the phone while he was in jail awaiting trial. He was later sentenced to 31 years in prison. His third album, Unforgiven, was recorded on a DAT recorder smuggled in by a prison guard. Brown also operated a record label, Bloc Star Entertainment from prison. The recordings Brown made while in prison documented the maturation of Brown's psychological development as he processed the gravity of his imprisonment. In 2010, Brown was stabbed seven times during a prison riot by inmates affiliated with the Northern Riders gang, in retaliation after Brown had refused to record a rap album for them.

Brown was paroled on September 14, 2018 after serving 26 years in prison, due to a letter of support from Lyle and Erik Menendez, whom Brown had befriended in prison, who wrote that Brown "has developed into a kind and patient person, rooted in integrity, and passionate about his ideas." Brown expressed remorse for his past criminal activity, and expressed the intention leading a new life as a changed man, as well as marking a change in his career and lyrical style. After being released from prison, Brown signed with BMG Rights Management. In 2022, Brown signed with Strange Music.

Style and influences
Brown, reflecting on his early music, described his younger self as a "stereotypical rapper" that was "trying to be the toughest, hardest guy, writing a lot of fantastical music in the vein of the Geto Boys." Steve "Flash" Juon, retrospectively reviewing Brown's debut for RapReviews, described Brown's lyrics as "decent yet unremarkable boasting". Brown cited N.W.A and Ice Cube as his influences at this stage in his career. After his incarceration, Brown's lyrical influences shifted to James Baldwin, Langston Hughes and W.E.B. DuBois.

Discography

Solo albums
 Psycho Active (1992)
 Xorcist (1995)
 Unforgiven (1999)
 Speak of the Devil (2000) as Nefarious
 Vengeance Is Mine (2000)
 The Initiation (2001)
 And He Shall Appear (2001)
 Deadly Game (2002)
 These Walls Can Talk (2002)
 The Unforgiven Vol. 2: Assisted Suicide (2009)
 Unforgiven Vol. 3: Vindication (2011)
 Sacramentally Disturbed (2012)
 Psychoactive 2 (2014)
 Aneraé VeShaughn – The Execution Of X-Raided (2018)
 California Dreamin (2019)
  There Will Be a Storm (2020)
 A Prayer in Hell (2023)

Collaboration albums
 City of Kings with Kingpen (2002)
 Ignition with Loki (2007)
 Bloc Bizniz with Bloc Star (2010)
 Family Matters with Luni Coleone (2021)

Compilation albums
 X-Ology: The Best of X-Raided (2001)
 The X-Filez, Vol. 1 (2003)
 The X-Filez, Vol. 2 (2004)
 The X-Filez, Vol. 3 (2005)
 The Unforgiven Vol. 2.5: Assisted Suicide [Collector's Edition] (2010)

Mixtapes
 Sacrifice Mixtape (2012)
 Psychotic Activity (2014)

Extended plays
 Niggaz In Black (1991)
 The Eternally Unforgiven Project (2009)
 A Gun With a Body on It with Smigg Dirtee (2015)

References

External links

X-Raided at Discogs

1970s births
Living people
20th-century American criminals
21st-century American male musicians
21st-century American rappers
African-American male rappers
American male criminals
American male rappers
American people convicted of murder
Crime in California
Criminals from California
Crips
Gangsta rappers
People convicted of murder by California
Rappers from Sacramento, California
Underground rappers
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Your enemy can appear in front of you in many forms. Sometimes, this form is hidden. Your enemies could wish you harm in secret ways. They can be among your friends, relatives or your colleagues. Enmity arises out of jealousy, hatred, money, beauty, success etc. Therefore, it is very important to take corrective measures to protect yourself from such people. You can seek protection in Islam. The Islam gives its people shelter against all such negative influences. You can recite the dua to destroy enemy to secure yourself from enemies.
There is nothing wrong in reciting the dua to destroy someone who is trying to put obstacles in your path. If your enemies constantly wish you harm in some or the other way, then you can recite the strong dua to destroy someone. It is helpful in removing all sorts of hurdles and problems in the path of success. It will destroy your enemies immediately in no time. Your enemies will lack power and strength to fight against you or do harm to you. The strong dua to destroy someone is very effective way to wipe out the enemies from your life.
The Powerful Dua to destroy enemy holds strength from Allah(swt) and is helpful in destroying your enemies. It will help you gain success without any hassles or troubles laid by your enemies. It will bestow you with good health, prosperity and success. This dua to destroy enemy is so powerful that it can make your enemy turn weaker in front of you. They will be left incapable of planning or harming you. You can recite the Surah Kausar to destroy enemies.
You can perform this Islamic dua to destroy enemy immediately.
Sit on a neat and tidy place.
Note down the name of your enemy as well as his mother's name.
Recite Durood Shareef for 11 times in the beginning.
Recite Surah Kausar for 11 times.
Recite Durood Shareef for 11 times at the end.
And blow it on the neem stick.
Roll the paper with the neem stick and don't let anybody view it.
In Sha Allah, with the help of this dua to destroy enemy, your enemy will not be able to cause you any harm or trouble in your life.
The strong dua to destroy someone immediately is very effective and will provide results in few days. You will notice some change and relief in your life. Your enemies will turn away from you and will never come back. If someone is constantly disturbing you in any way, they will keep their ways with them as this dua will destroy them completely. In case, you are not getting any immediate results by this dua to destroy someone you can consult our Islamic Astrologer. He will provide you with the best solution to gain victory over your enemies by giving you the Dua to destroy enemy.


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Eight new countries, including India, will have access to the Samsung Wallet app
According to a statement from Samsung Electronics, starting in late January, Samsung Wallet will be offered in eight additional markets, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan2. Samsung Wallet was introduced in 7 countries in June last year. Later in October, Samsung said it was bringing the service to 13 more countries. Currently, 21 countries offer the application. For those who don't know, Samsung Wallet is a secure mobile app that allows you to securely store and access your daily necessities.
Through a blog post, the South Korean giant announced the launch of the Samsung Wallet. The app will soon be made available in eight more countries, the South Korean tech company said. Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and other countries will have access to the app soon.
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China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and the US were the seven countries where Samsung Wallet was first introduced. It was later expanded to 13 other countries, including West Asia, Scandinavia and Europe. UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Middle East region.
"When Samsung launched Samsung Wallet last year, we made a commitment to build this experience through open partnerships with our businesses and service providers and make the platform accessible to as many people as possible," said Jeanie Han, EVP and Head of Digital wallet in the company. Mobile Experience Business, Samsung Electronics. "Over the past few months, we've been working hard to rapidly expand the availability of Samsung Wallet and make the platform accessible to more potential users. We look forward to sharing exciting news next year."
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BLOG TOUR FLASHBACK – Nine of Stars
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Nine of Stars
A Wildlands Novel
Laura Bickle
On Sale Date: December 27, 2016
Genre: Contemporary Fantasy
Following on the heels of her critically acclaimed prequel novels Dark Alchemy and Mercury Retrograde comes the first installment in Laura Bickle's dark contemporary fantasy series, Nine of Stars, a Wildlands Novel
Winter has always been a deadly season in Temperance, but this time, there's more to fear than just the cold…
As the daughter of an alchemist, Petra Dee has faced all manner of occult horrors—especially since her arrival in the small town of Temperance, Wyoming. But she can't explain the creature now stalking the backcountry of Yellowstone, butchering wolves and leaving only their skins behind in the snow. Rumors surface of the return of Skinflint Jack, a nineteenth-century wraith that kills in fulfillment of an ancient bargain.
The new sheriff in town, Owen Rutherford, isn't helping matters. He's a dangerously haunted man on the trail of both an unsolved case and a fresh kill—a bizarre murder leading him right to Petra's partner Gabriel. And while Gabe once had little to fear from the mortal world, he's all too human now. This time, when violence hits close to home, there are no magical solutions.
It's up to Petra and her coyote sidekick Sig to get ahead of both Owen and the unnatural being hunting them all—before the trail turns deathly cold.
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Interview with the Author:
What initially got you interested in writing?
My mother was a school librarian when I was a little girl. I used to go to the library with her in the summers as she organized the library and catalogued the books. I'd sit in a sunshine-filled corner and devour every mythology book on the shelves. I scribbled out my own stories in crayon as soon as I could write, and what I learned in those magical summers always stuck with me.
How did you decide to make the move into being a published author?
Initially, I was pretty afraid of the publication process. My stories were primarily for myself, and they lived in shoeboxes beneath my bed, never to be seen. But I decided to give it a try several years ago, and was thrilled to find that other people wanted to read what I wrote about the monsters underneath the stairs. It's still amazing to me!
What do you want readers to take away from reading your works?
I feel so much wonder in things that are seen and unseen in the natural world, things I experience every day. I hope a little bit of that comes through.
NINE OF STARS is very much a book about winter. Winter means a lot of things to a lot of people, but to me, it's that time when the world almost stands still and holds its breath. Everything seems poised on the brink of lifelessness, all crystalline and dark. Winter strips everything back to its essentials, the basics of survival for both humans and animals. It's a perfect crucible to throw characters into, to see if they will triumph or recede under the snow.
What do you find most rewarding about writing?
My favorite part of writing is the last chapter. It's only then that I can see where all the plot threads come together. Then, I can see what I meant to say in the first chapter. I can never see it fully until the end, but then I realize that it was there all along in little glimpses.
What do you find most challenging about writing?
My biggest challenge is getting started, staring at the blank page. The blank page is terrifying to me. It's a huge expanse of nothingness, and I'm terrified of all the possibilities! They're infinite, and potential pitfalls are everywhere.
I try to mitigate this fear by using an outline. Most of the time, I can follow this map and see where I'm going. Other times, I wander away from the trail into the wilderness. Things can get pretty bizarre then, but I always come back to the outline.
What advice would you give to people want to enter the field?
My best advice is to try National Novel Writing Month at least once. It used to take me years to finish a book, due to the paralyzing tyranny of my inner editor. NaNoWriMo forced me to put that aside, to focus on getting the words down first. The experiences I've had with NaNoWriMo really increased my productivity and tightened my process, and I use what I learned on every book I've written after that.
What ways can readers connect with you?
The latest updates on my work are at http://www.laurabickle.com/. I'm also on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, where I love to connect with readers!
Laura Bickle grew up in rural Ohio, reading entirely too many comic books out loud to her favorite Wonder Woman doll. After graduating with an MA in Sociology-Criminology from Ohio State University and an MLIS in Library Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she patrolled the stacks at the public library and worked with data systems in criminal justice. She now dreams up stories about the monsters under the stairs. Her work has been included in the ALA's Amelia Bloomer Project 2013 reading list and the State Library of Ohio's Choose to Read Ohio reading list for 2015-2016.
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