the quality or fact of continuing to exist; persistence .
How often do you find yourself waking up wishing to sleep more?
Trust this sleep deprived triathlete going through the 20 hours training week – I know what it feels like!
I'm an early bird. Lucky to get the best part of the day: when all the world is not yet there, but I am.
taken me 14 min , and I want to do it again!
Occasionally I even get to share the early morning events! With bunch of athletes, some of them being early birds, some – not so much. And then (it's called Triathlon) – it's my kind of party: with all the loud music on at 5am, the hustle and balance of mosaics at transitions, the spring ready to push on – turning into an Event.
A distance we call – Sprint, Olympic, Half – you name it. Haven't tried The Full yet.
This weekend was the most fun of all: I did not have expectations about my Chattanooga Waterfront Olympic Distance Triathlon. I just went out there and had the most fun of all, surrounded by friends living the same Adventure.
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And what it had brought is – life rushed back in filling in the emptied space with brighter saturated colors, with people and events. Crystal sharp clarity had outlined each new encounter. Every item around has a meaning. Trying, just trying, to live every moment mindfully. Thankful for every sunrise, for every talk to a friend.
Not each day goes great, but when it doesn't – I know, there will be another one I can share with people.
I keep on pushing through, taking the next step up and keeping that balance.
I've got Pikes Peak Half to do in Colorado on August 16th.
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AOVSM/ISER
ISER 2014 Biennial Meeting
Lab Profile
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Dr. Steven J. Fliesler
Dr. Tailoi Chan-Ling
Dr. Christine McGahan
(Europe)
Dr. Ernst Tamm
(Asia-Pacific)
Dr. Takeshi Iwata
(Americas)
Dr. Gerard Lutty
Meeting Liaison
John S. Penn, PhD
Young Investigator Representative
Mike O. Karl, MD
Volume 4, Issue 1 / Winter 2014
First, I'd like to offer my sincere congratulations to the winners of our most recent election for Vice President: Gerard Lutty, MS, PhD (Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.), Vice President- Americas; and Takeshi Iwata, PhD (Institute of Sensory Organs, National Hospital Organization Tokyo Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan), Vice President- Asia Pacific. Dr. Lutty is replacing the outgoing Vice President- Americas, Dr. Allen Taylor, while Dr. Iwata is replacing the outgoing Vice President- Asia Pacific, Dr. Paul J. Donaldson. Both new ISER Council Officers began serving a three-year term on January 1, 2014. I also want to thank Drs. Taylor and Donaldson for their years of service to the Council and to ISER in general.
Second, in follow-up to my comments in the October 2013 ISER Eyes on the World, the ISER Council is still very much interested in receiving comments from our membership as to whether or not we should continue to host "off-year" ISER conferences (i.e., in the odd-numbered years, between the regular ISER Biennial Meetings), and whether those conferences should be along a single theme (e.g., the 2013 conference was on glaucoma), as opposed to having a broader scope relevant to eye/vision research. Please send your comments and suggestions via Email to mail@iser.org with the Subject Line heading "ISER - Off-Year Meetings."
Third, the program for the XXI ISER Biennial Meeting (July 20-24, 2014, San Francisco, CA, USA) is shaping up nicely. Most of the section-based platform sessions have been planned; however, as always, we have encouraged the session heads to include a Young Investigator speaker, wherever possible, from among the submitted abstracts. Abstract submission is now open; please see: http://www.iserbiennialmeeting.org/#mtg. Please note the new ISER policy regarding abstract submissions: to submit an abstract, you must be a current ISER member (with annual dues paid in full prior to time of abstract submission). In all cases, the submitter will be listed as the primary author and also will be the designated presenter (no exceptions). Each member is only allowed to submit one abstract; however, the member can be listed as a co-author on any number of abstracts submitted by other ISER members. Regarding meeting registration fees: regardless of whether or not you are giving a presentation at the meeting, you must pay a registration fee in order to attend the meeting. Please note that the difference between member and non-member registration fees is greater than the cost of joining ISER! So, if you have not already joined ISER, I strongly encourage you to become a member, in order to take advantage of the significant meeting registration discounts and other benefits of ISER membership. To become an ISER member or to renew your membership, please see: http://iser.org/membershipinfo.html.
Finally, I encourage all lab heads to consider submitting a Lab Profile. [For examples, see prior issues of this newsletter.] This is a great vehicle for advertising the research your lab does, as well as for recruiting new students, postdocs, and staff. If interested, please send your lab profile information to: mail@iser.org
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD
AOVSM/ ISER (Nov 3-6, 2013)
The Australasian Ophthalmology and Vision Science meeting (AOVSM) was first held 20 years ago in Hobart, Australia, where it ran as a parallel session of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology meeting. The meeting is intended to bring visual science and clinical researchers together. Last year, in early November, this meeting, convened jointly by Professors Maddess and Chan-Ling, made its way back to Hobart, only this time badged as a joint meeting with the Australian chapter of the International Society for Eye Research. ISER was well represented at the meeting by not only its Australian members, including ISER Secretary Prof. Tailoi Chan-Ling and Membership Committee members Prof. de Iongh and myself, but we were very fortunate to have our outgoing Asia-Pacific Vice-President, Prof. Paul Donaldson, and incoming Americas Vice-President, Prof. Gerard Lutty, also in attendance (pictured with Prof. Maddess and Chan-Ling). This small forum over four days allowed scientific exchange of the highest quality, covering many different facets of eye research, from lens genomics to diabetic retinopathy, and much more. Staged on the picturesque Hobart foreshore, it provided a relaxed but very engaging meeting, well attended by many young investigators. ISER's presence in such satellite meetings will no doubt help strengthen its mission to facilitate scientific exchange in eye and vision research globally, networking our next generation of vision researchers and clinicians.
Frank J. Lovicu PhD
ISER Communications Committee
XXI BIENNIAL MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR EYE RESEARCH
The XXI Biennial Meeting will feature a stimulating scientific program, focusing on key topics in the field of vision research. These topics include:
Cornea & Ocular Surface
Ocular Imaging
Ocular Immunology
Ocular Lens
Ocular Motility and Strabismus
Physiology and Pharmacology
RPE Biology and Pathology
Retinal Cell Biology
Retinal Neuroscience and Development
Meeting highlights include:
Stimulating Scientific Program
Interdisciplinary Symposia
Generous Time for Informal Interaction & Networking
If you wish to submit an abstract you must be a current ISER member. In all cases the submitter will be listed as the primary author and will also be the presenter (no exceptions). Each member is only allowed to submit one abstract; however, the member can be listed as a co-author on any number of abstracts submitted by other ISER members.
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Mark your calendar for the following important dates:
November 5, 2013 – Abstract Submission, Early Bird Registration and Hotel Reservations at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco at Embarcadero Open
March 5, 2014 – Abstract Submission Closes
Join us in San Francisco to advance your knowledge, discuss and disseminate key scientific breakthroughs, and network with world leaders in the field of eye research. Register now!
We look forward to seeing you in The City by the Bay!
XXI Biennial Meeting Program Chairs:
Suraj Bhat, PhD and David Williams, PhD
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA
Please remember to pay your 2014 ISER Dues. Not sure if your dues have been paid? Please login to the My Profile section of the ISER website or contact the ISER office (mail@iser.org) to confirm your current status.
Substantially reduced registration fees for ISER meetings
Reduced subscription rate for ISER's official journal, Experimental Eye Research
Free color publishing in Experimental Eye Research
Research prizes
Abstract submission for Biennial Meeting exlusive to members only
Lab Profile: Dimitris Karamichos, PhD, Assistant Professor
Dimitris Karamichos, PhD
Corneal wound healing and the mechanisms of fibrosis and regeneration
The role of the transforming growth factor-3 (TGF-β3) in directing fibrosis in the cornea
Development of in vitro and in vivo models for the understanding of Keratoconus disease
The identification of new markers for the treatment of the Keratoconus disease
Postdoctoral Training, University College London, Institute of Orthopaedics, London, UK
Postdoctoral Training, UT Southwestern Medical Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, Dallas ,TX, USA
Senior Research Associate, Harvard Medical School, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, MA, USA
Investigator, Harvard Medical School, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, MA, USA
PhD in Tissue Engineering/Molecular Biology, University College London, London, UK
MSc in Engineering and Physical Sciences in Medicine, Imperial College, London, UK
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
My research interests are focused on cornea wound healing and cornea dystrophies. Millions of people throughout the world lose their vision due to some kind of cornea injury/trauma. It is my career focus to investigate, research, and understand how specific processes work and develop new therapeutic techniques that can help humans partially or fully restore their vision. One area of interest is the effect of the transforming growth factor-β3 or TGF- β3 on corneal stromal cells and their extracellular environment. We have published several manuscripts that report TGF-b3 s effect on guiding stromal cells towards a non-fibrotic / non-scarring phenotype as well as secreting and assembling an extracellular matrix (ECM) that mimics corneal stroma in vivo. The second area of interest belongs to corneal dystrophies. Corneal dystrophies are rare conditions in which the cornea is altered without the presence of any inflammation, infection or other eye disease. The transparency of the cornea is affected and the individual may or may not see vision disturbance. We are interested on looking into a cornea dystrophy named Keratoconus. The name literally means "conical or cone-shaped cornea" and normally appears at puberty. In keratoconus the cornea becomes stretched and thins at its center. The thinned part of the cornea then bulges creating vision distortion. Keratoconus tends to progress but the rate varies. We have recently published the first in vitro model that may allow the studying of the Keratoconus cells in vitro as well as their signaling pathways and ECM assembly. We have extensive collaborations with multiple institutions, surgeons and academics for ongoing research involving humans with Keratoconus disease.
Click http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=karamichos and http://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/72013 for a list of this investigator's publications.
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http://www.nei.nih.gov/
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Zawya – Dana Gas signs long term contract, shares edge higher
Home » Century in News » Zawya – Dana Gas signs long term contract, shares edge higher
March 7, 2019	by Century Financial	in Arun Leslie John
Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum set to increase gas production by 63% in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Shares in Dana Gas edged higher on Thursday, after the company announced that it has signed a long term contract with the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) to enhance gas production in Khor Mor Field.
The company said in a statement to the Abu Dhabi exchange: "Pearl Petroleum Company Limited ("Pearl Petroleum"), the Consortium led by Crescent Petroleum and Dana Gas of the UAE, has signed a new 20-year Gas Sales Agreement (GSA) with the Kurdistan Regional Government to enable production and sales of an additional 250 MMscf/day (million standard cubic feet per day) that the Consortium aims to produce by 2021."
In 2009, Pearl Petroleum was formed as a consortium, with Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum as principal shareholders. They were subsequently joined by European energy firms OMV, MOL, and RWE, who each acquired a 10 percent stake in the company.
Gas production from Khor Mor Field will be increased by 63 percent within two years, according to the newly signed agreement.
"Any company which says that it is the largest in any area needs to be respected. The same goes for Sharjah-based Dana Gas, which has emerged as the largest regional private gas operator in Iraq today," Arun Leslie John, lead researcher at Century Financialtold Zawya by email.
The production from Khor Mor field will rise by 63 percent from 450MMscf/day to reach 650 MMscf/day by 2021, with plans to further raise it to 900 MMscf/day by 2022.
"This is indeed a game changer for Dana Gas and what makes it sweeter is the fact that Kurdish regional payments have been up to date. With cash flows assured, Dana Gas shareholders can hope for a good ride," John added.
The company's statement said that "all payments have been received in a timely manner in full".
Dana Gas's shares closed the session 0.46 percent higher on Thursday, despite rising more than 2 percent early in the session. The company's shares have dropped 9.37 percent so far since the start of 2019.
Source: Zawya
Arun John


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Nediam Nori Vargas Arteaga (born 5 September 1994) is a Venezuelan sprinter. She competed in the 100 metres at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without advancing from the first round.

She is the current reigning South American champion at 100 metres.

Competition record

Personal bests
Outdoor
100 metres – 11.35 (0.5 m/s, Salamanca - España 2017)
200 metres – 23.07 (0.2 m/s, Ciudad Real - España 2017)

Indoor
60 metres – 7.58 (Braga 2016)

References

1994 births
Living people
Venezuelan female sprinters
Place of birth missing (living people)
World Athletics Championships athletes for Venezuela
Athletes (track and field) at the 2015 Pan American Games
Athletes (track and field) at the 2019 Pan American Games
Pan American Games competitors for Venezuela
Central American and Caribbean Games gold medalists for Venezuela
Central American and Caribbean Games silver medalists for Venezuela
Competitors at the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games
Competitors at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games
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There are more link-posting scam names like @HomeCash than there have been in a long time. This is another one of those generic names used to try to bury complaints deep in the search engines.
We have the usual "seen on nonsense"
MSNBC, abc, Fox News, USAToday, and CNN.
The only media attention this program will be getting is a warning to stay far, far away from it.
Doubt that would hold up as it's not very conspicuously placed on the site.
That seems to be a remnant of the old Careers at Home University, Online Careers at Home, and Online Careers at Home University scam.
How strange, Mr Google has never even heard of her.
Maybe she's hoping that someone will confuse her with Marissa Mayer...?
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Snyder signs bill ending incentives for film industry
Paul Egan Detroit Free Press
LANSING -- Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Friday that ends Michigan's film incentive program to grow the state's movie industry, but keeps the Michigan Film Office in tact -- at least for now.
House Bill 4122, now Public Act 117 of 2015, means an incentive program that helped attract major Hollywood stars and top directors to Michigan to make movies such as "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," "Red Dawn" and the "Transformers" franchise, will soon fade to black.
"It's important that we support creativity and innovation in our state, and we'll continue to have a Michigan Film Office to assist moviemakers and production staff," Snyder said in a news release. "Michigan has much to offer the movie industry, including top-notch talent and beautiful backdrops that will continue to draw filmmakers to Michigan, even without taxpayer-funded incentives."
The law includes $25 million for the incentives for the 2016 fiscal year that begins this Oct. 1. But $19 million of that will go towards paying off the state's investment from pension funds in a struggling Pontiac film studio -- and none of it can be used to extend new deals.
The film office, however, can continue to operate to satisfy any existing contracts, which may last for another three years.
After that, the remaining duties of the film office, created in 1979, could be absorbed into the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Without the incentives, which cover film, TV and digital media, Michigan is expected to drop off Hollywood's radar for future projects.
"I'm sorry to say, I think that without an incentive, I don't think Michigan would be high on anyone's list," said Joseph Chianese, a film incentives expert with Entertainment Partners, a payroll and production services company with offices across the country.
Michigan might even find it hard to land productions with screenplays specifically set in Detroit or elsewhere in the state.
"Unfortunately, the reality is that the cost factor is a very big part (of location decisions). Sometimes, creative can't always rule the day," says Chianese.
A 2010 report from the Senate Fiscal Agency said each dollar spent on what were then refundable film tax credits generated only about 60 cents worth of private sector activity, and each job directly created by the program cost taxpayers as much as $186,519 to create.
"Scholars across the spectrum agree that subsidizing film making is a waste of taxpayer dollars," said James Hohman, assistant director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center, a conservative think tank. "We applaud Michigan legislators and the governor for eliminating this program."
But the program had strong advocates who said studies didn't generally measure less tangible effects of the incentives, such as making Michigan a more desirable place for young people to put down roots. A notable champion was former Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, R-Monroe, who left the Legislature at the end of 2014 due to term limits.
The metro Detroit film community expressed anger and sadness over the end of a program that essentially had been a political football ever since Snyder's election to office.
"I think it's very telling how this governor ran the film office right out of business and the governor of Georgia just announced they're expected to make $6 billion from their (film industry)," said Kathy Mooney of Farmington Hills-based Pound & Mooney casting.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced this week that nearly 250 film and TV projects have generated more than $6 billion in economic impact during the past 12 months.
Detroit filmmaker Rola Nashef sees the end of Michigan's film incentives as part of a broader lack of support and funding for the arts from state and national political leaders.
"They don't care about what we care about as creative people, as entrepreneurs, as artists, as people who are trying to make a living," says Nashef, award-winning director of the romantic comedy "Detroit Unleaded."
The measure to kill the program, sponsored by Rep. Dan Lauwers, R-Brockway, easily passed both chambers in June, with voting mostly along party lines in the GOP-controlled Legislature.
The film incentives started in 2007 under former Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the program peaked during her last year in office in 2010, when $115 million in incentives were awarded. Snyder changed the program from refundable credits to cash incentives, which he attempted to cap at $25 million a year, though that amount was in some cases doubled during budget negotiations.
Free Press staff writer Julie Hinds contributed.


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The old days! It's funny, but I never really liked piano lessons back then, but my mom insisted that I take them. I'll have to admit, piano was a bit tedious for a kid who really just wanted to play the drums. But when I finally stopped the lessons, no one could keep me away from the instrument! Thanks, Mom!
Sometimes one vibraphone is just not enough! From a recent performance at the Urbana Free Library. Joey Glassman and Kevin Hart (vibraphones), Crystal Rebone (bass), and James Sims (drums).
I had a great time at the awesome Urbana Free Library yesterday playing with fellow vibraphonist Joey Glassman and his trio, with Crystal Rebone and James Russell Sims. They are all wonderful musicians, and are studying at the University of Illinois.
"Christmas Time Is Here" from a recent trio gig with Tom Marko on drums, Crystal Rebone on bass, and Kevin Hart on piano. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!
Spreading some holiday cheer last night! (Kevin Hart Trio with Steve Jackson and Cory Flanigan).
Nice gathering of folks at Baxter's in Champaign on Thursday - thanks for coming out! Kristen Johns caught us jamming on Jeff Lorber's Toad's Place, and posted it on Champaign Underground Video. We hope you enjoy it, and that you will become a fan of her wonderful page. The trio will be back there on Nov.1, and at Peoria's Rhythm Kitchen on Nov. 30. See you soon!
A nice memory from the 2011 Iowa City Jazz Festival! Kevin Hart & the Vibe Tribe with David Hoffman, along with Adam Wilhelm, Andy Crawford, and Tom Marko! This performance (which has good quality audio), as well as a separate interview, are featured on the website jazzline.com. The site features many unique performances and interviews from artists such as David Sanborn, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Charlie Hunter, etc., as well as a few of us artists from the region. Check it out!
We had a wonderful time playing at the Medici Craft Beer and Jazz Fest over the weekend! Come see us next at Connie Link Amphitheatre in Normal on Sunday September 16, 4-6pm. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic lunch, and enjoy the sounds!
We are excited once again to be filling the streets with music at the Medici Craft Beer and Jazz Festival on Saturday (7/21)! Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe plays 4-6:30pm, and the Brazilionaires play 7-10pm.
We had a great time in Springfield last Friday. Robbie's and the Springfield Arts Council rock! Wonderful guys to play with, and what a special treat to also have old friend Jason Brewer sitting in on trumpet! (Photo by Deanna Brewer). See you next on July 12 at the Peoria RiverFront CEFCU Stage. The concert starts at 7pm, and is FREE!
Playing background music can really be a lot of fun, especially with these guys! (Kevin Hart, Steve Jackson, Cory Flanigan, and Mike Nellas).
A super fun band I played drums with during my college years! Enjoy!
Hello Peoria friends! The Vibe Tribe is bringing a brand new face to town this Sunday (1/21): Justin Dyar on trumpet and flugelhorn! Justin plays in a wide variety of groups in the Champaign-Urbana area, and we are excited to have him join us. Music starts at 6pm at the Trailside Event Center in Peoria Heights. The link is in the comments. Come enjoy the sounds!
Enjoy delicious food, beverages, silent auction, music by Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe, and take home a handcrafted cup at the Coffee and Tea, Cups and Dessert: Benefit for Giertz Gallery at Parkland College on Thursday, Nov 30, 4-7p.m. at the Parkland College Gallery Lounge. Tickets available online.
Very enjoyable sounds by the Jim Markum Swing Band this afternoon at Connie Link Amphitheatre!
Kevin Hart's "Beer Fest" Band! 🎷🎺🎹🎸🥁 Sometimes the Vibe Tribe is just not possible, so I'm forced to change things up, as I did for the recent 2017 Medici Craft Beer and Jazz Street Fair in Normal. Afterward, I thought it would be fun to bring this configuration elsewhere. So, on Friday August 18, we will play in Peoria at the Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe from 7-10pm! Mark your calendars, and come join the fun.
Beautiful night, and wonderful turnout for David Hoffman & Friends. If you enjoyed David's original music, then look for his recordings online for download, ordering, or streaming. Try "Groovin,'" which includes Mike Nellas on guitar, Tim Brickner on bass, Doug Stone on sax, and myself on drums. Photo by Ralph Weisheit.
Playing vibes tonight with David Hoffman and friends on the ISU Quad along with Thomas J Marko, Jonathan Beckett, Derel Monteith, and Larry Gray. The free concert starts at 7pm, and will feature David's original compositions. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy!
Thanks to all who came out last night to enjoy the music, food, and beautiful evening on the patio of Baxter's last night. We really appreciate such a nice turnout throughout the night! Also thanks to Shelby Sachs for joining us on vocals for a few tunes. You can catch my group next on July 22 at the Medici Craft Beer and Jazz Street Fair.
Thanks everyone for coming out to our concert on Sunday. What a fun time all around! Coming up: 6/8 at Baxter's in Champaign (trio), 6/28 at Iron Post in Urbana (quartet), and 7/6 at Baxter's in Bloomington (trio). Mark your calendars, and we hope to see you again soon.


International Talk Like a Pirate day 2007 is upon us, you lilly livered land loving fiends! There is a thread of Pirate talk and discussion in The Pub and Wikipedia has some useful information on the nature and history of the day. Also, you can check out the official site which has Pirate advice among a lot of other interesting and funny content.


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Gilead Sciences (GILD) plunged -0.96% with the recent trading price of $72.57 in Monday Current Trading Session. The stock price showed -18.95% downward in value from one year high price and revealed 12.91% higher in value from its one year low price. In the recent week Gilead Sciences stock price volatility was noted 2.60% while for the last month volatility was seen at 2.32%. Its Average True Range (ATR) shows a number of 1.75. Return on assets (ROA) results to 3.30%. While Return on investment (ROI) reached to 19.90%.
In terms of profitability, The Company has a profit margin of 9.50%, gross margin of 80.70% and an operating of 45.40%. The stock price changed -0.43% in the past week. Shares of the company have performed -5.31% over the last three months and moved -10.20% over the last 12- months.
The -4.16% declining picture painted by the trends generated around 20 SMAs. The established market sentiment toward the stock has created a trading environment which can suitably be described as pessimistic.
There has been declining move seen around 50 SMAs. The stock price is showing -3.08% distance below 50 SMA. On the surface, it seems as the higher the 50-day moving average goes, the more bullish the market is (and the lower it goes, the more bearish). In practice, however, the reverse is true. The 50-day moving average is perceived to be the dividing line between a stock that is technically healthy and one that is not. Furthermore, the percentage of stocks above their 50-day moving average helps determine the overall health of the market. Many market traders also use moving averages to determine profitable entry and exit points into specific securities. Gilead Sciences (GILD) has demonstrated declining trend based on recent movement of 200 SMA with -3.49% during the course of recent market activity. This trend reveals recent direction. The current direction of 200 SMA is downward. When the price over the last 200 days is moving with increasing trend, look for buy opportunities and when it shows decreasing trend the price is below the last 200 days, look for sell opportunities.
The current value of the RSI is 41.8. The relative strength index (RSI) readings highlights overbought above 70 and oversold below 30. The stock also has a beta of 0.94. When beta is less/more than 1, it can be interpreted that the stock is theoretically less/more volatile than the market – something traders will surely be keeping an eye on.


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Cameron and Ali Daddo share gushing tributes to mark special milestone
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Cameron Daddo admits to "gaslighting" his wife Alison
"I've done that" - by Erin Doyle
They've had their fair share of ups and downs throughout their three-decade marriage, but Cameron Daddo and Alison Brahe's enduring relationship is a testament to lessons they've learned along the way.
WATCH: Cameron Daddo admits to 'gaslighting' wife Alison
And in their latest episode of their podcast Separate Bathrooms – and Other Handy Marriage Tips, the couple weighed in on the importance of apologising sincerely when you hurt someone.
During the candid chat, Home and Away star Cameron, 55, confessed he's been guilty of "gaslighting" his wife Alison in the past.
In podcast Separate Bathrooms – and Other Handy Marriage Tips, Cameron Daddo (left) admitted he's been guilty of "gaslighting" wife Alison (right).
The admission came as Alison, 50, revealed in the podcast that a genuine apology can strengthen a relationship as "someone's just validated the hurt" that she is feeling due to their actions.
"The flip side of that is gaslighting. Like when I say, 'that really hurt when you did that' and you say, 'I didn't do that.'"
On hearing this, Cameron sheepishly replied: "I've done that to you. I've done that. And you know I've done that."
He added: "This is where it's hard. This is why it's so difficult to look at the way we hurt people. And I've done that with you, [told you] 'you're crazy, you're nuts' And I'll apologise again."
The couple have been together for three decades (Alison and Cameron pictured in the 1990s).
The high-profile couple who share three kids together – daughters Lotus, 24, and Bodhi, 14, and son River, 20, - have previously revealed their marriage hasn't always been smooth-sailing.
In early 2019, Cameron revealed he was unfaithful to his wife when he was working in the US early on in his career in 1994.
"I was the one who left the marriage," the Aussie actor said at the time, revealing when it came to overcoming his transgressions, "honesty was the best policy". However, he admits the marriage could never be the same.
"I really try my best to acknowledge when I mess up in a relationship," explained Cameron.
While he didn't touch specifically on the affair in the latest episode of their podcast, Cameron explained he always tries to own up to his mistakes and face the consequences.
"I really try my best to acknowledge when I mess up in a relationship. I take responsibility for this," he said of relationships generally.
"But I can't make another person take responsibility for their part. That's what I really get challenged with."
Meanwhile, Alison said a genuine apology can have a positive effect on a relationship with someone.
"It's such a gift to the relationship because the relationship can't function unless you heal the hurt. It just can't. And that's in any relationship," the former model explained.


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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 331st Transportation Company, 11th Trans. Battalion, 7th Trans. Brigade (Expeditionary), use breaker bars to drop the locking pins on the causeway platforms at Port Hueneme, California. The causeway provides a floating platform for loading, discharge and transport of cargo to and from improved or austere ports.
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The Military Sealift Command contracted ship MV Ocean Giant sits at Port Hueneme, California, Jan. 7, 2020. Ocean Giant is awaiting to set sails to complete annual resupply mission to a remote military post in Antarctica.
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 331st Transportation Company, 11th Trans. Battalion, 7th Trans. Brigade (Expeditionary), ensures the causeway sections are loaded properly onto Military Sealift Command contracted ship MV Ocean Giant. The causeways will be used during Operation Deep Freeze as part of a resupply mission.
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 331st Transportation Company, 11th Trans. Battalion, 7th Trans. Brigade (Expeditionary),prepare to attach the causeway to a warping tug to be transported to the Military Sealift Command contracted ship MV Ocean Giant, Jan. 7, 2020, at Port Hueneme, California. The causeways will be used during Operation Deep Freeze as part of a resupply mission.
331st Transportation Company supports Operation Deep Freeze
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That is the same application, it is called unified messaging... closed duplicate as how it is gonna be implemented can be an answer in the other question... please edit your answer at the other end to reflect your idea properly.
@chemist would be fine if you could put a link where it is written that will be implemented. those people above, have no reference for a good orientation. myself wish to have a possibility in main view to set a sms as read or unread (not all sms) in my case... could you do that please?


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by: Sarah Cody
"I had a daughter. Her name was Alicia. She died on the same day she was born and that was 40 years ago," explains Jona Sager. "The room that I spent the time in after she was born was originally a storage room. I can tell you about the shades on the window and the cracks on the floor. It was a pretty unpleasant experience."
So, Jona Sager, now a neonatal intensive care nurse, wanted to give other parents a different experience during the hardest time of their lives. She and friends created Alicia's Angels Family Care Room in the new NICU at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.
"One of the first things we wanted to do was hide medicine," says Sager, noting she wanted to bring home to the hospital through personal touches like stuffed animals, an afghan and a seaglass mobile.
Peaceful colors – blues and greens – are meant to soothe. The murphy bed is dressed with fine linens.
"Two parents can spend the night here together," says Sager. "They don't have to leave their baby's side if that's what they choose to do."
"I think it provides some measure of comfort in an otherwise really difficult time," says chief of neonatal medicine Mark Mercurio who believes the space means progress. "Actually helping people deal with the death of either a newborn or anyone else in any age group is something I think the medical world has gotten far better at."
Sager says Alicia planted the seed. This mother and grandmother is honored to help grieving families make memories they'll cherish.
"So forty years from now when they think of their baby, they'll think of peace and beauty. That was our goal," she says.
Sager hopes to bring more Alicia's Angels Family Care Rooms to other hospitals all around the country.
Click here to learn more about Alicia's Angels.


Hey everyone, I wanted to announce this month's SVS contest. This month the theme is: Octopus!
We will update this forum with details. Post your finished illustrations in this thread.
Oh man those are my favorite. In the process of a half sleeve tattoo of an octopus!
Fantastic! Still got my inktober octokraken on my wall (so looking forward to the new thing). Kudos on upping the rewards the free subscriptions!
An old one, and not suitable for this contest anyhow...but couldn't keep from posting it. Octopus are a recurrent thing in my illustrations (don't ask me why....).
@msarginsonart I was just going to say that I can't see your post. Sometimes mine won't post if it's too big of a file but I get a message pop up. If I put the image on facebook and then download it and repost by sliding it up from the bottom, it works. I don't know why or how I figured that out but....until someone that has an answer for you sees your post, you could try it I look forward to seing it!
@marsha-kay-ottum-owen thanks, I'll give that a try!


Under the new reorganisation process that has been initiated under the leadership of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, five Provincial Coordination Committees were formed as reported in the PILDAT Monthly Monitor on Internal Democracy of Political Parties in Pakistan last month. On July 2, 2016, the Chairman presided over a meeting of all five committees at the Bilawal House in Karachi where he made the decision of interviewing himself all candidates recommended by the committees for various offices in the party.1 PPP Women Wing President Ms. Faryal Talpur, MNA, Mr. Jehangir Badr, Mr. Qamar Zaman Kaira, and Political Secretary to the Chairman Mr. Jameel Soomro attended the meeting among members of all the five Coordination Committees.
The five committees presented their progress reports on reorganising their respective party chapters and also discussed the issue of Panama Leaks. The Information Secretary Mr. Kaira briefed the media after the 4-hours long meeting that the five committees have been given deadlines by the Chairman to complete the process of reorganisation. However, it has not been briefed by the party's media cell nor the party information secretary what exactly has been done so far in the reorganization process and what remains to be done before names of the party office-bearers and their duties can be announced. So far, it is clear that the party constitution is not being brought to use in any way and apparently the office-bearers will not be named through intra-party elections.
While the coordination committees are continuing to perform their assigned duties, the party's KP chapter seems to be unhappy with the current set-up. At a press conference held at the Peshawar Press Club on July 18, 2016, former MNA Mr. Tariq Khattak rejected the coordination committee of KP.2 He said that while he accepted all decision of the party Chairman, he would request him to dissolve the coordination committee as it had failed to play any neutral role and accomplish anything tangible within the given time period of three months. He said the coordination committee's three-month term had ended on July 16, 2016 and it had only been holding meetings with selective people and was not functioning in an impartial manner. Mr. Tariq Khattak insisted that appointment of office-bearers be done through intra-party elections as he wished to contest the election for the office of the provincial president of the party in KP.
The spokesperson for Mr. Zardari, Senator Farhatullah Babar said that more changes would be made to the Sindh cabinet besides replacement of the Chief Minister. Syed Qaim Ali Shah tendered his resignation to the Governor of Sindh, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ibad and accepted by him on July 27, 2016. Maula Bux Chandio, Adviser to the Sindh Chief Minister on Information, told the media that Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari had decided to bring 'young leadership' in the province for its betterment and growth.
Keeping in line with the tradition of the party, a major decision such as this came around again without any institutional consultation within the party but by the top party leadership resident outside Pakistan.
In an official notification issued by the media cell of PPP on July 30, 2016, the President of PPP-P Mr. Asif Ali Zardari appointed PPP-P MNA Syed Naveed Qamar as Parliamentary Leader of the party in the National Assembly of Pakistan.6 This position had been vacant since the death of Makhdoom Amin Fahim in November 2015. Syed Naveed Qamar is also a member of the party's Central Executive Committee.
The consultation process behind the decision is unknown and most probably would have resulted after a decision of the top party leadership.
The Islamabad division of the National Party launched its 'Political School' in Islamabad on July 31, 2016.7 This may be a first-of-its-kind initiative taken by a Political Party in Pakistan. The objective behind it is to provide a platform for party workers and members to receive political grooming and become more politically active in the process. Party workers will get to interact with each other and learn from each other ensuring increased democracy within the party.
The curriculum and faculty of this 'Political School' is perhaps still materialising, however, activities have kicked off in the school by inviting senior politicians to deliver lectures on various political subjects.
NP has set a strong precedent in the country by launching such an enterprise. We hope that this school continues to grow and meets its objectives of training and educating the party's members on political grounds.
On July 1, 2016, PTI Secretary General, Mr. Jahangir Khan Tareen issued a notification that notified the appointment of Mr. Saifullah Khan Niazi as the Additional Secretary General and Mr. Murad Saeed as the Deputy Secretary General.8 It stated that these appointments were made in consultation with the PTI Chairman.
The roles and responsibilities of these four presidents of Punjab have not been shared, however, it has been reported that their job is to prepare for the next General Election of 2018 and they will discharge their duties under the direct supervision of the Chairman and in consultation with the Secretary General, Mr. Jahangir Khan Tareen. The party constitution, which is frequently ignored in making such decisions, states the terms of reference of the Regional Organisations but not for the Regional Presidents nor for the Additional Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General.
On July 20, 2016, PTI held its 20th National Convention in Islamabad, which was attended by the top leadership of the party along with many supporters, members and workers of the party from around the country. It is unfortunate that specific details of this event were not shared by the party neither on its official website nor any of the official social media pages. Besides other central leaders of the party, PTI Chairman Imran Khan also addressed the workers at the convention. PILDAT obtained the pictures (above) and other details that were shared on Twitter by some of the attendees of the convention.
What did surface in the media is a short clip of Mr. Khan giving a 'polite' warning to all who were listening and were members of the PTI.10 Chairman Imran Khan iterated that the organisation of the party was under process and intra-party elections would be held after the General Election in 2018. He (politely) warned those who would raise their concerns over names of party members who would be designated with party positions or who would have any disagreement with the party's various decisions, are free to join any other political party or create their own. In short, the PTI Chairman has openly declared that the party would operate on his terms only and that the subject of negotiation or debate on party's policy decisions is officially off the table.


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Scientists on board Okeanos Explorer use tools such a deepwater multibeam sonar mapping system and remotely operated vehicles (ROV) to explore at depths down to 4,000 meters. Images and high-definition video from ROVs are sent from the seafloor to the ship and to shore in real-time using a technology referred to as "telepresence." Although Okeanos Explorer may be thousands of miles away, the scientists standing watch at shore-side "exploration command centers" throughout the country are able to help guide the ship through its mission. And the same seafloor images and video seen by scientists are streamed live into classrooms, newsrooms, and living rooms through high-speed Internet.
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Video footage of a scleractinian hard coral, which may be 1,000 to 6,000 years old.
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View a video podcast of the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer and its multibeam mapping discovery on the Mendocino Ridge.
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Lake Resources NL Argentina based Director Strengthens Board
Sydney, Australia – Clean lithium developer Lake Resources NL has strengthened its Board, announcing today the appointment of experienced energynatural resources lawyer, Sra. Amalia Saenz as a Non-Executive Director. Based in Buenos Aires, Sra. Amalia's appointment will assist Lake and its local team in Argentina in engaging with local stakeholders and preparing for the development of clean lithium production in …
Sydney, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Clean lithium developer Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE) (FRA:LK1) (OTCMKTS:LLKKF) has strengthened its Board, announcing today the appointment of experienced energy/natural resources lawyer, Sra. Amalia Saenz as a Non-Executive Director.
Based in Buenos Aires, Sra. Amalia's appointment will assist Lake and its local team in Argentina in engaging with local stakeholders and preparing for the development of clean lithium production in Argentina.
Sra. Saenz is a partner at the law firm, Zang, Bergel & Viaes in Buenos Aires, where she leads the firm's energy and natural resources practice.
A leading member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, Sra. Saenz has extensive experience in energy and resources, including merger and acquisition, financing, joint venture and operating agreements in Argentina. She has also worked in Central Asia and the United Kingdom, gaining experience in exploration and production development across international borders and cultures.
Lake's Chairman, Stu Crow commented: "Amalia brings valuable in-country resources experience together with an added level of governance and diversity to the Board. She is a key addition to the Board as the Company expands and to assist in enhancing our engagement with key stakeholders in Argentina.
"Amalia will provide a valuable breadth of legal and commercial experience in development and operations of energy and resource companies in Argentina."
The new Non-Executive Director further enhances the independence and diversity of Lake's Board, strengthening the Company's corporate governance as it expands into a leading ASX-listed producer of battery-quality lithium.
About Lake Resources NL:
Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE) (OTCMKTS:LLKKF) is a clean lithium developer utilising clean, direct extraction technology for the development of sustainable, high purity lithium from its flagship Kachi Project, as well as three other lithium brine projects in Argentina. The projects are in a prime location within the Lithium Triangle, where 40% of the world's lithium is produced at the lowest cost.
This method will enable Lake Resources to be an efficient, responsibly-sourced, environmentally friendly and cost competitive supplier of high-purity lithium, which is readily scalable, and in demand from Tier 1 electric vehicle makers and battery makers.
Lake Resources NL
Steve Promnitz
steve@lakeresources.com.au
Anthony Fensom
Republic PR
anthony@republicpr.com.au
Henry Jordan
Six Degrees Investor Relations
LLKKF


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Best Horror Games of 2017
by Dalton Cooper
in Featured, Gaming News, GR Originals, Lists
Gamers knew going into 2017 that it would be a big year for the horror genre, and they were not disappointed. 2017 brought with it long-awaited releases in established horror franchises, plus it introduced fans of the genre to some chilling new IP. There was no shortage of new horror gaming experiences in 2017 as well, but with all the new titles released, some fans may have found it difficult to keep track of the horror games most worth their time.
2017 also saw a number of horror game duds, with the recently released Hello Neighbor standing out as the year's biggest disappointment for fans of the genre. There was a great deal of pre-release hype for the unique home invasion horror game, but Hello Neighbor's many technical shortcomings and poor gameplay design has resulted in it becoming one of the worst-reviewed games of the year.
For horror game fans looking to avoid the weak entries in the genre and just play the best stuff, we have put together our list of the five best horror games of 2017.
5 Darkwood
Darkwood has been available through early access for a number of years, but it finally enjoyed its full release in 2017. And as far as horror games go, Darkwood is one of the more unique games the genre has ever seen.
The game is set in a semi-open world that players explore in a top-down perspective, coming across a number of strange characters along the way. Interacting with these NPCs is a key element to the Darkwood experience, as is its chilling sound design, which uses foreboding music to craft an unnerving horror atmosphere.
4 Little Nightmares
When it comes to atmosphere, few horror games released in 2017 can hold a candle to Little Nightmares. While its puzzle-platforming gameplay didn't exactly take the world by storm, many critics and fans have praised the game for its disturbing themes and creepy character designs. Despite its spooky imagery, Little Nightmares also manages to be quite charming at times, as we pointed out in our Little Nightmares review.
3 Observer
2016's Layers of Fear was an effective horror game, but it also had plenty of flaws that kept it from reaching its full potential. Developer Bloober Team went back to the drawing board for its next game and has solidified itself as a studio to watch with Observer.
Observer blends the cyberpunk and horror genres together, creating an oppressive futuristic world that is reminiscent of Blade Runner and George Orwell's 1984. Observer effectively uses psychological horror to chill players to the bone, and delivers a compelling plot that will stick with them long after the credits roll. And with no shortage of shocking and disturbing imagery, Observer easily stands out as one of 2017's finest horror games.
2 Resident Evil 7
It's impossible to discuss horror games in 2017 without bringing up Capcom's Resident Evil 7. Releasing at the very beginning of the year, Resident Evil 7 successfully returned the franchise to its horror roots and delivered one of the best survival-horror games ever made in the process. Resident Evil 7 also deserves recognition for being one of the few virtual reality titles on the market that provides a full-fledged triple-A gaming experience.
1 The Evil Within 2
The Evil Within was a decent survival-horror game that attempted to replicate Resident Evil 4's style of gameplay, which it did to some degree of success. The Evil Within 2, meanwhile, completely outdoes its predecessor, providing a more coherent story and allowing players to explore a semi-open world full of deadly monsters. If a third game is made, here's hoping it builds on The Evil Within 2's improvements and delivers an even better survival-horror experience for fans of the franchise.
Besides the five great horror games listed here, 2017 delivered some other noteworthy horror experiences as well. Perhaps the most notable game we considered for the list but ended up leaving out is Outlast 2. The sequel to the hit 2013 survival-horror game Outlast, Outlast 2 was still one of the better horror games of the year, but a boring and unimaginative first half meant that it wasn't quite as well-rounded as the games we ultimately chose for the list. Even so, Outlast 2 is still worth checking out for fans of the horror genre.
It's a testament to how great 2017 was for the horror genre that a game like Outlast 2 didn't make the Top 5. However, 2018 looks like it could be even better for horror gaming fans, with Days Gone, Overkill's The Walking Dead, We Happy Few, and more on the way to fright and delight players. It remains to be seen if 2018 will indeed top 2017's offerings, but it's clear that horror fans have a lot to be excited about.
Tags: Resident Evil 7, Little Nightmares, The Evil Within 2, Observer
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