The date is November 18th, 2000. The day of another historical rendition of the heated Michigan-Ohio State football rivalry. While neither the Buckeyes or Wolverines were in the running for a national championship, the opportunity for year-long bragging rights enhanced the magnitude of this match-up. In front of the 104,000 Buckeyes fan base at Ohio Stadium, it would be the road team that would put on a show. Michigan quarterback Drew Henson went 14 of 25 for 303 yards and three touchdowns. Wolverines defensive back Julius Carry had a crucial pick-six. In a rare road victory, Michigan would win 38-26, silencing the crowd of the Ohio State faithful.
It would be the last time Michigan won at Ohio State. The last time the Wolverines have beaten the Buckeyes anywhere was in 2011, when Brady Hoke was the head coach. With Jim Harbaugh at the helm, the Michigan Wolverines are in prime position to defeat the Buckeyes for the first time in Columbus in 18 years.
"We're just working hard to make darn sure we do everything we possibly can to win this football game," Harbaugh said.
As a former Michigan Wolverines quarterback, Harbaugh knows the importance of sustaining a winning culture. The last time Michigan won a bowl game was the 2011 Sugar Bowl. But the years that followed were miserable for Wolverines supporters, capped off by a season worst 5-7 record in 2014. The move to sign Harbaugh made the most sense for a school looking to transform its identity.
As a head coach before arriving at Michigan, Harbaugh had demonstrated tremendous success. He took the Stanford Cardinal into relevance as a football program, highlighted by their 2010 Orange Bowl victory over Virginia Tech with Andrew Luck as quarterback. Four days after winning the Orange Bowl, Harbaugh signed a multi-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. In his first three seasons as head coach, he took the 49ers to three consecutive NFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl appearance. The animated head coach made the most sense for a Michigan program struggling to find its identity in the earlier part of this decade.
Entering his fourth season with the Wolverines, Harbaugh has yet to win a bowl game. The Michigan coach was 1-6 against critical rivals, including Michigan State, Notre Dame and Ohio State.
His first crack at Ohio State ended up being a 42-15 rout at The Big House. Ezekiel Elliott ran for 214 yards on 30 attempts with two touchdowns. In 2016, Michigan lost a heartbreaking 30-27 overtime loss to Ohio State, overshadowed by a controversial 4th down spot that saw Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett get a first down instead of a turnover on downs. In 2017, after leading the first quarter 7-0, the Buckeyes outscored the Wolverines 31-13, once again dominating Harbaugh's Michigan squad.
For Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer, this game presents an opportunity for his team to show their true identity. To say this season has been a roller coaster for Ohio State is a massive understatement. From Meyer being suspended for three games for his role in the Zach Smith controversy to being blown out by Purdue, the Buckeyes have not played up to expectations. This is why a win against Michigan would not only qualify Ohio State for the Big Ten Championship, but show that this Buckeyes team is much better than advertised.
This season for Michigan has been dubbed the "Revenge Tour." It's a chance for Harbaugh's squad to avenge the losses to those heated rivals. It's also a chance to prove to the nation why Michigan belongs as one of America's best college teams.
The Wolverines beat Michigan State 21-7, followed by a 42-7 route over the Penn State Nittany Lions. But no win will feel as sweet as a victory against their focal point archrival Ohio State.
This is by far the best team that Harbaugh has fielded for the Wolverines. They currently are first in the nation defensively in terms of fewest yards allowed and have a high octane offence, led by quarterback Shea Patterson and running back Karan Higdon, who is second in the Big Ten in rushing yards with (1,106 yards). For Higdon, a senior for Michigan, this game is more than just any contest this season. It is a historical moment to go on the road and claim the Big Ten East. It would send Michigan to the Big Ten Championship for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
"I believe firmly in my brothers, this team and this coaching staff. As a captain, I'll take that stand," said Higdon.


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If one of the players goes down or can't play, the team has to forfeit the game.
This is the first time the Olympics have featured mixed doubles, a form of play that has been part of the world championships since 2008. "That game, it was just a couple key misses here and there that really turned the ends around".
The Canadians scored three in the fifth end to grab a 5-2 lead over the Hamiltons before the USA team replied with one in the sixth and stole another point in the seventh when Lawes nicked the guard on her final throw. For instances, there are only eight ends per match, instead of 10; there are six stones per end per team instead of eight; and matches usually only last 90 minutes.
The duo had little experience playing mixed doubles together prior to winning January's trials - a competition where they rebounded to qualify for Pyeongchang after losing three of their first five games. Teams at the world championships have been composed of husbands and wives, siblings like the Hamiltons, fathers and daughters and even a grandfather-granddaughter team from Kazakhstan, said Derek Brown, the USA Curling Director of High Performance.
"I'm not anxious about the mixed doubles", McWilliams said. With so many rocks in play there is usually a lot of scoring and every end can be critical to the final outcome. "They're respectful. They cheer when they're supposed to and are quiet when someone's delivering".
Does she think the fans in Korea understand the difference between mixed doubles and regular curling?
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"I was pretty devastated, and at the same time really proud of her", Matt said. "He'd have to hit me up and ask me to help him".
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Monitoring is the systematic collection, analysis and use of information from programmes for three basic purposes:
Learning from the experiences acquired (learning function);
Accounting internally and externally for the resources used and the results obtained (monitoring function);
Taking decisions (steering function)
Evaluation is assessing an ongoing or completed program or policy as systematically and objectively as possible. The object is to be able to make statements about their relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability. Based on this information, it can be determined whether any changes need to be made at a programme or policy level, and if so, what they are, what went well, where is there room for improvement?
Evaluation thus has both a learning function - the lessons learned need to be incorporated into future proposals or policy - and a monitoring function - partners and members review the implementation of policy based on objectives and resources mobilized. Monitoring and evaluation are complementary.
Progress of NHM are monitored and evaluated through various activities such as monitoring reports, HMIS, E-Mamta, surveys and evaluation studies. The state has undertaken various activities as a part of established monitoring and evaluation system. To strengthen the system, it has also undertaken initiatives which are briefly outlined in this chapter..
State Health Society has strengthened HMIS right from Sub Center to State level. All the M&E Assistant, Data Assistant and ANMs have received training on HMIS.
The quality of E-Mamta and HMIS in districts and from blocks has considerably improved due to regular follow up. Reporting and recording of RCH formats (Plan and monthly reporting) is now regular, complete, and consistent review of data at the state level is regular and is shared with the District Health Societies and DPMUs on a monthly basis, however proper review at the district and PHC level is still lacking. Feedbacks are provided to the districts on their data inputs.
M&E Unit in the State are responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the programme in the state and the districts. The data gathering is being facilitated by the State, Regional, District and PHC. Additionally all the districts have been provided training in uploading information in the HMIS.
At district level, there is a District Health Society which is responsible for the data dissemination from the sub-district level to the district level. District data manager and District M&E at the district level is responsible for management of HMIS and E-Mamta. Regional M&E are responsible for the same at the regional level.
HMIS Portal
The main objective of Health Management Information System is to provide accurate and reliable information on time to program managers and stakeholders for appropriate decision making. It acts as tool for monitoring and evaluation of the program and on the basis of the information available, appropriate planning can be done and can be executed for the people in need. The state aims to build its HMIS as the main frame for integrating all other information and communication technology for health initiatives.
Govt. of India has been focusing on importance of HMIS and emphasized on quality of data so that the reports generated from the HMIS Portal can facilitate evidence-based decision making process. State has taken various initiatives to improve the quality of data and among them one of the major initiatives is to conduct HMIS training (including Mother and Child Tracking Systems- E-Mamta) of Data manager, District M&E and block M&E assistant and Data assistant at CHC/PHC level on recording and reporting. For that State Health Society has developed training module and reference material for health workers. The main content of the same is HMIS formats, definition of data element, difference between recording and reporting register/ formats, MCTS reporting formats, use of data for Sub Center level planning and technique of data validation. The reference manual for E-Mamta is printed in local dialect with user's friendly methodology.
HMIS Portal is fully functional with all 26 districts and 8 corporation. HMIS data is triangulated with CRS, Surveys and E-mamta and put up for regular review to Health Commissioner, MD-NHM, Senior State level officers and district officials.
The Infrastructure details are also integrated on the HMIS portal and it is regularly uploaded.
Inbuilt features are provided on the HMIS portal to check the consistency and validity of data is used by state for improving the quality of data.
The facility based reporting for improving physical performance (HMIS) of the State is emphasized on HMIS portal and it has been implemented from December 2012.
The State has taken a step to get the data from the private sector health facilities. For this, Private notional has been created taluka wise in each of district.
Mother and Child tracking application
Mother and Child tracking application –E-Mamta is a Gujarat Initiative. The application is fully operational in all Govt. health facilities with provision being made for private providers. A web based software application accessed throughe-mamta has covered the entire population of Gujarat with special emphasis on rural, urban slum and slum like population. Health details of about 1.1 crore families in the entire state comprising about 5.3 crore individuals covering more than 85 percent of the population have been entered so far in the software's database and system generated unique Health IDs have been provided to all.
Various health facilities have already started with tracking of left out Mother and Children through utilities namely
Work plans
SMS – timely SMS to beneficiaries for uptake of services
Variety of reports namely: HMIS reports, monthly stock reports, MCH indicators
Dash Board to give a brief overview of Data entry, Deliveries, Immunization services, maternal and Infant deaths. Detail analysis of data at each PHC, block, district, region and state.
Search on several parameters like Name, village name, Ration card number, mobile number, Health Id, Family Id, RSBY card number, BPL card number, UID.
Capturing the migration/ transfer issues in service delivery through provision of Unique ID to individuals.
Avoiding duplication of registration of mothers as all pregnancies of a single mother are recorded together.
Regular regional, district, block level trainings are conducted for proper penetration of information. Trainings through SATCOM for ANM/FHW are also held.
Currently, E-Mamta contains records of 1.1 crore families covering 5.3 crore individuals amounting to up to 85% population of the state.
Targeted to monitor 14.1 lakh Expected mother and 12.8 lakh births annually out of this 10.8 lakhs mother and 8.9 lakh births are registered form April-13 to February-14.
47.9 lakh Pregnant woman and 35.8 lakh children registered so far
The application developed in January 2010 has been implemented all over Gujarat State. Government of India has appreciated and announced National replication of the software, trainings to 26 states already been provided by Government of Gujarat.
Setting up of servers for E-Mamta at Health & Family Welfare Department.
The state office regularly monitors the data entry at each facility. Special reports to monitor timely registration of pregnant woman and infants have been developed - Daily statistics report, pregnant woman registration report. Regular communication is establishes with District officials for speeding up data entry.
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Investing in emerging consumers
By Tassos Stassopoulos
Investors who want to tap into the burgeoning domestic consumption in emerging markets should focus on grassroots research, says AllianceBernstein's Tassos Stassopoulos.
Domestic consumption in emerging markets is estimated to grow from about US$12 trillion per year to US$53 trillion in 2035, making it one of the biggest investment opportunities in the world today.
But how can investors best capture this opportunity?
We believe that consumers, not companies, will drive the trend. That means the traditional way of researching this opportunity – focusing on consumer companies in the emerging-market equities indices – is not helpful, because indices consist of companies that have been successful in the past.
While there is no easy guide to capturing the emerging consumer trends of the future, we know that they cannot be analysed adequately from a desk in London, New York or even Hong Kong.
We need to capture them before they appear as data spreadsheets on the desks of far-flung researchers so that investors can position themselves in a timely manner and truly benefit from companies that will be the success stories of tomorrow.
We believe the best way to do this is to carry out the same kind of research that consumer companies use before they enter a new market – that is, face-to-face interviews with emerging-market consumers in their homes to discover their spending habits, life experiences, hopes, dreams and aspirations.
This so-called 'grassroots research' provides valuable insights and helps to test and often demolish many myths about emerging-consumer investing; to identify important themes specific to the opportunity; and, of course, to gain a sense of which trends will become important in future.
Since 2011, we have spent a total of 130 days travelling to emerging markets, analysing data from around the world to identify key themes that are becoming apparent in the lives of emerging consumers.
We have singled out seven key themes which, in our view, can help investors avoid the potential pitfalls of investing in the emerging consumer opportunity, and in indicating where to look for appropriate stocks:
1. The biggest change will come from the bottom of the social pyramid.
Many businesses which target emerging consumers assume that their best opportunities lie in the emerging middle classes.
We have found this to be a myth. Low-income consumers tend to be more optimistic than those in the socio-economic class above them.
Typically, they have experienced higher-percentage wage increases than the middle classes, while social change in many countries is undermining the middle classes' sense of security.
Consequently, we favour companies that can cater to the lower income groups.
2. Spending in the 'golden years' will be about value for money.
As in the developed world, the demography in emerging markets is ageing rapidly.
It's wrong to assume, however, that this will lead to consumption trends similar to those of the developed world, such as spending on wealth-management services, cruises and expensive drugs for age-related diseases.
Our grassroots research has highlighted the rise of the younger generation, who are better educated than their parents and cheaper to employ.
Consequently, many older consumers over the age of 45 are losing their jobs.
Companies that will benefit from this trend are those who offer such people quality products that represent good value and services such as retirement insurance or cheaper healthcare.
3. Refrigerators reveal consumers' social status.
Food is the biggest consumption category for many emerging consumers and changes as they become more affluent.
We photograph the contents of consumers' fridges from different income groups, to learn about what these families eat and predict how they will change their diets as they progress along the socioeconomic spectrum.
For example, those who acquire a fridge for the first time typically use it as an efficiency device to store vegetables and leftover food.
When they become middle class, their fridges contain indulgences such as ice-cream, chocolates and beer.
When they become more affluent they become more health conscious and refrigerate low-fat milk, probiotics and fresh juices.
This information can help us plot the trajectory of food consumption in particular countries and identify the companies that will benefit.
4. Road building will drive a healthcare revolution.
In India, many companies, particularly those in the construction industry, are taking interest in plans to spend five trillion rupees over the next two years in increasing the rate of National Highway construction.
Many investors are buying shares in the infrastructure companies that will benefit.
Grassroots research has indicated another, long-term investment opportunity.
One of the major constraints preventing people in remote villages from seeking better healthcare is the amount of money they will lose in salary forgone because of journey times to urban centres along poor roads.
Properly constructed roads will remove this problem and should result in growth for healthcare providers – such as hospitals and pharmaceutical companies making cost-effective generic drugs – that can take advantage of the opportunity.
5. Consumer connectivity will move from East to West.
One reason that Indian rural workers have seen a sharp rise in income is that mobile phones have proved to be a very timely and efficient way of keeping them informed about which farms need their services and when.
Mobile phones and related technology, such as mobile payments systems, are proving to be an even more powerful agent of change in China.
They are transforming the retail industry, where it is becoming increasingly accepted that customers "showroom" (try on clothes in shops, for example) then complete the purchase online.
Traditional retailers are embracing the trend as a way of keeping tabs on customers and improving their inventory management.
So advanced is China in this respect, that we expect the country will emerge as a global leader in e-commerce and mobile payment solutions.
6. After seven decades, urbanisation is no longer a one-way street.
Statistics show that urbanisation has been a key feature of emerging-country growth since the 1950s and is set to continue.
Grassroots research shows, however, that there is a growing but little understood trend in the opposite direction: social and economic behaviour in remote villages can be influenced by contact with people who have moved away to the cities, but keep in touch through cell phones, Skype, and return visits.
The contents of fridges can be helpful here, too. For example: in a village household from which one member has moved to the city, the contents of the fridge begin to resemble those of the fridge owned by the city-dwelling relative.
This happens since the village dwellers stock items recommended by their relative, or which they have tried themselves when visiting the city.
7. Electricity can be a catalyst for women's empowerment.
While education is an important way to empower women, other factors tend to be overlooked.
This is particularly relevant to emerging markets, where opportunities for women to work are far fewer than in the developed world.
According to the World Bank, less than 40 per cent of all adult women in the 12 largest emerging markets (excluding China) participate in the labour force.
This represents a vast untapped resource, and investors should be aware of trends that could unleash it.
One of these is the supply of electricity which – by making possible a range of household appliances and labour-saving devices – could empower more women to choose between staying at home and venturing into the workforce. We have seen this in South Africa and expect it to happen in India as the country upgrades its electricity supplies over the next four years.
In our own research methodology, grassroots research is an important dimension that sits beside conventional top-down research (which identifies broad investment themes, and countries and sectors worthy of further study) and bottom-up research (which helps select the companies that will incorporate the grassroots research insights into portfolios).
We believe that investors who are able to combine these three approaches in their research and portfolio construction will be well positioned to invest successfully in domestic consumption growth in emerging markets.
Tassos Stassopoulos is a portfolio manager in the emerging consumer division of AllianceBernstein.
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The system pairs an HTC Vive Tracker to the Logitech gaming keyboard. This is then visible across the Steam VR system as an overlaid virtual representation of the physical keyboard that even produces animations when keys are pressed. It is compatible with all apps developed for SteamVR without developers having to do anything special to make it work in that environment. But they can create inventive experiences around it.
The BRIDGE kit consists of a Logitech G gaming keyboard, an accessory that positions a Vive Tracker correctly on the keyboard, and the associated software (valued a$150). Logitech will be seeding 50 of these kits to select developers with the goal of partnering to create new experiences centered around a VR keyboard.


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Ypsilanti's After Hours Radio to Play Homecoming Show Saturday at The Late Station
After Hours Radio knows Ypsilanti, Mich., is the perfect place to end a summer tour.
The progressive, groove-heavy indie rock quartet will end their current 12-date Midwest and East Coast tour with a homecoming show at The Late Station Saturday at 8 p.m.
After starting their tour June 22, band members Nate Erickson (vocals and guitar), Greg Hughes (bass and cello), Jordan Compton (keys and synths) and Mark Dunne (drums) are ready to deliver local fans a memorable and energetic wrap-up show at their own venue.
"We have a fan base out there, and I think that by us going out on tour and coming back by playing a show in our hometown builds a lot of anticipation and excitement in the community," Dunne said. "We're well-seasoned by this time, and we're playing really well together. We want everyone to come out and have a good time."
After Hours Radio will share their homecoming show with three other artists, including EDM and video game music extraordinaire Vest and Tyler, psychedelic funk rock jam band Trifocal and jazz singer-songwriter Dani Darling. A special "mystery artist" also will be announced the day of the show.
"It's nice to have it at the tail end versus the beginning because we've been sleeping on floors and couches for two weeks straight," Erickson said. "We want to be able to have a big bash where we can party out late with our friends to really celebrate wrapping it up and just walk nearby to our own beds."
This isn't the first time After Hours Radio has performed outside their hometown. In 2016, the band played a show in Maryland and decided to add more East Coast dates after receiving a warm reception from fans.
That show also provided After Hours Radio with new material for their 2017 EP – "What Happened?" – and resulted in the namesake track, "Maryland," that's solely dedicated to their East Coast trek.
"We made a lot of new friends," Hughes said. "We also were able to draw some inspiration from the experience for the songs off our EP with Nate providing the lyrics for each track."
Hughes admits the band's current tour has been a strong growth experience for them musically and professionally. He reached out to different venues nationwide to personally book the band's tour.
"We learn a lot just by doing and really interacting with people that we know who've done it before," he said. "Facebook and social media is a very important tool. I would say at least a third to two-thirds of this tour was booked through that."
As DIY artists, Hughes and Erickson formed After Hours Radio in 2014 as students at the University of Michigan and played shows at student co-ops, including Nakamura and Luther Buchele. Hughes attributes the band's moniker to his stint as a late-night college DJ at WCBN-FM (88.3), a University of Michigan student-run radio station.
The band went through a few lineup changes before adding Compton in 2016 and Dunne last fall. With their two newest members in the creative fold, After Hours Radio's sound has evolved beyond guitar, bass and drums to include keys, synths and other effects.
"It was an interesting challenge at first trying to join something that's already established," said Compton, who's also in a local instrumental side project called I'm A GinE with Dunne. "I took the original material they had and expanded on it with my own sound. I wanted to push things more in a psychedelic direction."
The new psychedelic direction is woven throughout "What Happened?" and complements the band's eclectic songwriting approach as well as musical training and background.
Hailing from the metro Detroit area, all four members started playing their instruments of choice in elementary and middle school and received inspiration from classic, progressive and alternative rock as well as reggae.
"We work fairly collaboratively compared to a lot of other bands," Erickson said. "There are a lot of bands where there's like one core songwriter. We don't really function that way. We each write lines and recommend things. The cohesive sound comes from the fact that we have varied tastes in music and what we like to play."
Currently, the band is working on new material and plans to release a new single soon. However, After Hours Radio won't be debuting any new songs just yet.
"It's a process of getting the material to a point where we're satisfied with it," Compton said. "Once that's done, then we can put the effort and time into the studio to get that going. It's definitely in the works."
As for Saturday's show, After Hours Radio is ready to bring it home to their fans after spending more than two weeks on the road.
"Honestly, it's been great for the most part, and people have been generous," Erickson said. "They've taken care of us, and they've shown us a lot of love everywhere we've been."
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Upcoming After Hours Radio Shows
When: Saturday, July 28 at 9 p.m.
Where: Club Above, 215 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, Mich.
Who: Magical Mitten Productions' Summer Jam with Sun Tribe, Ma Baker and After Hours Radio
When: Friday, Aug. 31 at 10 p.m.
Where: Mulligan's Pub, 1518 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Who: In the Whale, Hoffey and After Hours Radio
I'm A GinE Show (Mark Dunne and Jordan Compton of After Hours Radio)
When: Friday, July 13 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 14 at 8 p.m.
Where: Luther House, 1510-1520 Hill St., Ann Arbor, Mich.
Who: Luther Fest Lineup
After Hours Radio
Dani Darling
Homecoming Show
I'm A GinE
Jordan Compton
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Mark Dunne
Nate Erickson
The Late Station
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Focus on Joint Health
Many active consumers experience joint health issues with age, and they are increasingly searching for natural solutions.
OptiMSM May Help Protect from Exercise-Induced Inflammation
Report Highlights Safety Data on Bioactive Nutrients
Skeleton Crew: Solutions for Bone Health
Sean Moloughney, Editor04.06.17
Maintaining independence and quality of life continue to be top priorities for baby boomers and seniors, who are opting for preventive, nutritional products like vitamins, minerals and specialty supplements to address their health concerns.
In fact, maintaining normal activities as they age was the top health issue for Americans over age 40, according to a HealthFocus report from 2013. Mobility/aging concerns ranked fourth among those aged 18-29 and third for those 30-39.
Growing emphasis on maintaining active lifestyles among all age groups is also evident by the proliferation of fitness trackers and smart watches that help consumers monitor their movement and reach their health goals. Throughout life, many active consumers may experience joint health issues, and they are increasingly searching for natural products to address their concerns.
There are over 100 types of arthritis, which is an inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints, according to the Arthritis Foundation. It occurs when the cartilage between joints breaks down and leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of mobility.
Once considered an unavoidable result of a long and active life, research has shown that OA is a complex process with many causes. It is not an inevitable part of aging, but rather the result of a combination of factors, many of which can be modified or prevented. Preventive health measures include maintaining a healthy weight and controlling blood sugar, as well as a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and dietary supplements. Meanwhile, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the lining of joints, causing painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.
According to data from the 2015 Natural Marketing Institute's Supplements/OTC/Rx Database, two-thirds (67%) of heavy supplement users (average age of 55) indicated they were very likely to use a supplement to help manage or prevent joint/arthritis issues, compared to 42% of light users (average age of 44). Additionally, 47% of heavy supplement users said they were very likely use supplements to manage inflammation in the body.
"As consumers become more keenly aware that inflammation is a key cause of many maladies—and that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause irreparable damage—the desire for natural solutions continues to grow," said Dean Mosca, president, Proprietary Nutritionals Inc., a division of Pharmachem Laboratories, Kearny, NJ. "Lives are more packed with responsibilities than ever, and the idea of chronic discomfort curtailing productivity and quality of life is one met with defiance. The combination of healthy lifestyle, moderate exercise and natural supplement solutions can help keep people moving in the right direction."
Omega-3s
Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to improving inflammation and chronic pain in RA patients, and reducing the amount of pharmaceuticals required to treat the condition.
In clinical trials, fish oils rich in omega-3s significantly reduced the number of tender joints, the duration of morning stiffness and delayed the onset of fatigue; these improvements deteriorated after the fish oil treatment ceased. A meta-analysis evaluated results from 16 clinical studies and found significant reductions in pain measures after 3-4 months of treatment (Pain 2007;129:210-223). The review noted that outcomes improved with omega-3 consumption for 5 months or longer. Investigators noted, however, that relatively large doses of EPA and DHA omega-3s (3 to 6 g/day) are necessary to achieve clinical improvements, which may require 2-3 months to achieve. Omega-3s may also help eliminate or reduce the need for NSAIDs and other medications.
Omega-3s also help to reduce cardiovascular risk, which is doubled in RA patients. Other cardiovascular risk factors are also affected by the consumption of omega-3s, including the reduction of blood triglycerides, increased arterial compliance, attenuated vascular inflammation and others.
Turmeric/Curcumin
As a top-trending antioxidant and ant-inflammatory, Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has a long history of safe use and treatment in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.
Turmeric contains a yellow-pigmented fraction that mainly consists of curcuminoids. The principal ingredient of curcuminoids is curcumin, which is reported to have beneficial effects on osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia. However, the systemic bioavailability of curcumin is known to be poor.
Scientific evidence supports the efficacy of turmeric extract (about 1,000 mg/day of curcumin) in the treatment of arthritis, according to a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Medicinal Food (2016).
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been among the most recognized condition-specific dietary supplement pairings for joint health. According to NMI SORD data for 2015, 9% of supplement users indicated they have used glucosamine/chondroitin; this has remained flat since 2005, however. In many cases, research has been mixed or inconclusive regarding the ability of glucosamine and chondroitin to treat OA of the knees and hips, perhaps limiting more widespread consumer acceptance.
A study published in the Journal of Aging Research & Clinical Practice showed that short-term treatment with glucosamine and chondroitin could be efficacious if used in combination with calcium fructoborate (CFB), branded as FruiteX-B from FutureCeuticals, Momence, IL.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, comprising about 30% of the body's total protein content. "All connective tissue is comprised of some collagen," noted Lara Niemann, marketing director, GELITA, Sioux City, IA, "so protein supplementation with collagen protein (generally in the form of collagen peptides—short chain protein building blocks produced by hydrolysis of native collagen) helps us stay mobile, strong, flexible and beautiful." The company's FORTIGEL Bioactive Collagen Peptides are designed to support joint health and mobility, she added.
UC-II, from Lonza/InterHealth, delivers undenatured type 2 collagen for joint health support. Manufactured in the U.S. through a patented, low-temperature, non-enzymatic process, research has indicated 40 mg once-a-day supports joint health, flexibility and mobility, according to the company.
Research has shown MSM decreases joint pain, improves stiffness and swelling, and increases the range of motion and physical function in individuals with OA. Studies performed on healthy athletes also suggest a reduction in joint pain. MSM's likely mechanism stems from its ability to decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines and supply a rich source of sulfur, said Tim Hammond, vice president of sales & marketing, Bergstrom Nutrition, Vancouver, WA.
"Research demonstrates MSM is not only broadly effective, but has synergistic effects when combined with other ingredients like glucosamine, Boswellic acid, and collagen. MSM's ability to work synergistically with other ingredients is key for people who need individualized approaches to joint health."
Human and animal studies using OptiMSM, a pure branded form of MSM manufactured in the U.S. by Bergstrom Nutrition, suggests OptiMSM supports healthy joints, protects cartilage, and also improves joint function and mobility, said Mr. Hammond. "Supplements like OptiMSM are crucial in addressing joint health because long-term use of the alternatives (NSAID) comes with extensive health issues."
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Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
Industry Blasts Consumer Reports Coverage & Analysis of Supplements
Critics say testing used arbitrary standards and ignored federal regulations.
Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Products
Ripple Foods Debuts Plant-Based Superfoods Milk Line & Updated Yogurt Alternatives
Products combine clean plant protein of Ripple Milk with high-quality superfood ingredients.
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In competitive, booming market, brand owners need to consider what's inside and outside of the product.
Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Enzymes | Functional Foods & Beverages | Immune Function | Probiotics & Prebiotics
Fermented Formulas: Traditional Processing Method Appeals to Modern Consumers
Supplements, foods, and beverages turn to fermentation to support digestion and clean labels.
By Lisa Olivo, Associate Editor 04.23.19
Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News
FDA Launches Dietary Supplement Ingredient Advisory List
Agency issues 11 warning letters to companies selling products containing DMHA or phenibut.
Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements
QuickStrip Technology Offers 'Quick, Convenient, Precise, and Discreet' Delivery
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FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to Resign
Will agency move forward on efforts to amend DSHEA and pursue a regulatory path for CBD?
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FDA Plans to Modernize Dietary Supplement Regulations
Agency seeks to balance consumer access to safe, lawful products while promoting industry innovation.


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Man arrested for allegedly shooting teen fast-food worker in Phoenix
Posted onJanuary 14, 2022 Edit on January 15, 2022 by Tempe Guy
PHOENIX — A man was arrested Friday evening for allegedly shooting a 16-year-old fast-food restaurant worker in the head after an altercation in Phoenix on Thursday night, authorities said.
The Phoenix Police Department said they were called to the area near 19th and Glendale avenues around 8 p.m. and learned an employee was involved in a verbal argument with one of the customers at the drive-thru window.
The suspect, identified as Theotis Polk, 27, walked up to the window and fired through it with a handgun, striking the teen inside, according to police.
The teen was taken to the hospital where he remains in critical condition, police said.
Electric bike rider dies in Phoenix hit-and-run collision
Following the shooting, Polk entered the vehicle through the passenger side and fled the scene, police said.
He faces six charges, including aggravated assault.
A $500,000 bond has been set while Polk awaits his next scheduled court appearance on Friday.
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Le point d'écoulement d'une substance est la température minimale à laquelle elle s'écoule encore. On mesure souvent le point d'écoulement d'un pétrole brut, d'un gazole, d'un fioul, d'un fluide hydraulique ou d'un lubrifiant pour définir la faisabilité d'un pompage.

La technique et la procédure de mesure sont définies par des normes françaises (NF), anglaises (BP) ou américaines (ASTM). La norme ISO 3016 permet une mesure internationale de cette propriété physique.

Voir aussi
 Point de trouble
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 Huile moteur

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Discover, NIMBY, Think
Dallas police officer is dead: Details, timeline, what we know so far
by Christina Hughes
Past procession along I-635 after an officer's murder. Photo by Danny Fulgencio
Tuesday afternoon: An off-duty officer called 9-1-1 to request backup for an arrest at the Home Depot on Forest Central Drive (Forest Lane east of Central Expressway), according to the Lake Highlands Advocate website.
About 4 p.m. Tuesday: Loss prevention employee at Home Depot, Scott Painter, noticed a man behaving suspiciously, as if he might be plotting a theft. He mentioned as much to an off-duty officer who discovered outstanding warrants for the man. (Police haven't said what charges he was wanted for when police encountered him). He detained the suspect, identified as Armando Juarez, 29 and called Dallas police to confirm and make the arrest, according to an affidavit. The off-duty officer was headed back to the Home Depot offices when he heard the "shots fired" broadcast over the police radio.
Officer Rogelio Santander
4:12 p.m.: All hell broke loose — both responding officers, Rogelio Santander and 26-year-old Crystal Almeida, partners since day one on the job, immediately took gunfire upon arrival. The Home Depot security guard also was hit. Body camera footage showed Almeida and Santander were trying to place the suspect into custody when he removed his hands from his pockets, drew a handgun and shot the officers, the affidavit said. Almeida, Santander and Painter were transported to Presbyterian Hospital, NBC reported.
"It's unclear how the shooting unfolded but authorities began looking for the gunman after he fled in a white pickup," police said at a press conference.
Officer Crystal Almeida
4:12-4:15 p.m.: "Assist officer with ambulance" call received as the two officers and one civilian lie bleeding. Both officers were in their 20s and graduates of the Dallas ISD school district. "It's unclear how the shooting unfolded but authorities began looking for the gunman after he fled in a white pickup," police said at a press conference.
About 4:30: Suspect led police on a five-hour, high speed chase through the streets of Dallas, reports the Dallas Morning News.
9:15 p.m.: Juarez, the suspect in the shootings, had been spotted in southeast Dallas driving the truck in which he'd reportedly fled the Home Depot. Officers pursued him to a neighborhood near Love Field, where he was swarmed by dozens of officers. He and a female passenger were taken into custody, the Morning News continues. Police arrested Armando Juarez, 29, on a murder charge, two charges of aggravated assault on a police officer and two previous felony theft charges.
9:30 p.m., about: Mayor Mike Rawlings along with police chief
8:05 a.m. Wednesday: Officer Rogelio Santander died from his injuries.
Later Wednesday morning: Almeida and Painter were still in critical condition, but they were making "remarkable recoveries," Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall said in a press conference.
We will continue to update as developments take place.
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Marvel's Eternals Release Date On Disney Plus Hotstar
Azhar Shaikh 12 December 2021
Category : Movies
Marvel's Eternals To BE Release On Disney Plus & It's Sooner Than We All Thought! Marvel's 'Eternals' will be available with an Imax-enhanced expanded aspect ratio, like 13 other MCU films on Disney Plus.
The most recent CHP in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) — 'Eternals,' will land on Disney Plus Hotstar in just over a month on January 12, 2022.
Disney announced on Friday, one week ahead of the theatrical release of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' the next highly anticipated MCU movie.
Marvel 'Eternals' will be available with an Imax-enhanced expanded aspect ratio, like 13 other MCU films on Disney Plus.
Directed by Oscar-winner Chloe Zhao, the super-powered ensemble movie includes Gemma Chan as the humankind-loving Sersi, with Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris, and Kumail Nanjiani as cosmic-powered Kingo,
with Lia McHugh as the eternally young and old-soul Sprite, Brian Tyree Henry as the intelligent inventor Phaistos, Lauren Ridloff as the super-fast Makkari, and Barry Keoghan as aloof loner Drug, Don Lee as the mighty Gilgamesh, Kit Harington as Dane Whitman, with Salma Hayek as the wise and spiritual leader Ajak, and with Angelina Jolie as the fierce warrior Thena.
Read More: Royal Bengal Tiger spotted at Buxa reserve after 23 years
Marvel 'Eternals' opened in theatres on November 5 and collected 71 million Doller in its opening weekend.
It currently stands as the 7th highest-grossing movie of the year, with a total of $157.7 million at the domestic box office.
Marvel holds the 1st and 3rd spots on the chart, with 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' and 'Black Widow.'
Like 'Shang-Chi,' the Disney Plus launch of 'Eternals' comes just over two months after it debuted in theatres.
'Black Widow,' released over the summer while the pandemic raged on, had a simultaneous release in cinemas and on Disney Plus under its paid Premier Access feature.


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GRAMMY-nominated blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa to host new weekly show on B.B. King's Bluesville
World renowned two-time GRAMMY-nominated blues artist Joe Bonamassa will host a new weekly show, Different Shades of Blue with Joe Bonamassa, on SiriusXM's B.B. King's Bluesville channel.
Bonamassa, a New York state native, was discovered by B.B. King and opened for the legend when he was only 12 years old. Since then, over the course of his thriving more than 30 year career, he has played alongside artists such as Eric Clapton, Stephen Still, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Steve Winwood, Buddy Guy and others.
Different Shades of Blue with Joe Bonamassa, will feature Bonamassa exploring all aspects of the blues music genre like never before and curating his favorite blues songs with an eclectic mix. Bonamassa will venture from the 1920s early originators through 1980s blues renaissance, touching on the British Blues catalogue of music from genre titans Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and expanding to modern day heavy hitters like The White Stripes, The Black Keys and many more.
"I am really excited to launch my show on SiriusXM's B.B. King's Bluesville. Hosting and sharing music with people is one of my passions. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do, bringing this new show to you," shared Bonamassa.
The new weekly show will also feature "Keeping the Blues Alive Spotlight," where Bonamassa will share select tracks from emerging blues acts to showcase inspiring new music from younger generations. The segment coincides with Bonamassa's foundation of the same name (Keeping the Blues Alive), which promotes 'music education for the next generation,' donating instruments to schools across the country, funding scholarships for college education and more.
Different Shades of Blue with Joe Bonamassa premieres on Monday, January 21 at 6 pm ET on B.B. King's Bluesville, via satellite on channel 74 through the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online.
As a critically-acclaimed artist, Bonamassa continues to evolve on all levels – from collaborative albums with vocal powerhouse Beth Hart, adventurous side projects Black Country Communion and Rock Candy Funk Party, and of course his solo efforts. In total, Bonamassa has created over 30 albums to date. Most recently he released 2018's full-length solo studio album Redemption which has spent 16 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Blues chart and is his 21st album to hit No. 1.
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Arjan Bhullar
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Arjan Singh B is an Indo-Canadian mixed martial artist currently competing in the heavyweight division of ONE Championship, where he is the current ONE Heavyweight World Champion. He has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As a freestyle wrestler, has represented Canada at the 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011 World Championships, at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, at the 2007 Pan American Games and at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Fighter Trivia(references)
Bhullar is of Indian Punjabi Sikh descent. Through his MMA career, Bhullar has developed a friendship with pro-wrestler, former WWE champion and fellow Indo-Canadian Jinder Mahal.
ONE Championship: ONE Heavyweight World Championship (one time, current)
Battlefield Fight League: BFL Heavyweight Championship (one time)
United World Wrestling: 2012 Germany Grand Prix Gold Medalist
United World Wrestling: 2012 Pan American Olympic Qualification Tournament Gold Medalist
United World Wrestling: 2010 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist
United World Wrestling: 2007 Pan American Games Bronze Medalist
United World Wrestling: 2006 World University Championships Bronze Medalist
United World Wrestling: 2005 World Junior Championships - 5th place
United World Wrestling: 2004 Pan American Championships Gold Medalist
Wrestling Canada Lutte: 2012 Canadian Olympic Team Member
Wrestling Canada Lutte: 2012 Canadian Senior National Champion
Wrestling Canada Lutte: 2011 Canadian Senior World Team Member
Wrestling Canada Lutte: 2009 Canadian Senior Wrestler of the Year
Wrestling Canada Lutte: 2006 Canadian Junior National Champion
Wrestling Canada Lutte: 2006 Canadian Junior World Team Member
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics: NAIA Outstanding Wrestler (2009)
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics: NAIA 285 lb National Champion out of Simon Fraser University (2009)
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics: NAIA 285 lb National 3rd Place out of Simon Fraser University (2007)
Canadian Interuniversity Sport: CIS 130 kg National Champion out of Simon Fraser University (2009)
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Arjan Bhullar vs. Brandon Vera | Full Fight Replay
Brandon Vera vs. Arjan Bhullar | ONE Championship Full Fight
Arjan Bhullar vs. Mauro Cerilli | Full Fight Replay
Mauro Cerilli vs. Arjan Bhullar | ONE Full Fight | October 2019
Highlights From The BRAWL Between Brandon Vera & Arjan Bhullar
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A viewer (Eric Atkins) sent me this pic a few weeks back, and it has stumped quite a few meteorologists including me! At first it looks like the cloud in the foreground is casting a shadow on the cirrocumulus deck above and behind it, but this cannot be so! The sun is behind the cloud and not opposite the view from the camera. I have some fellow meteorologists looking into it around the country, but it may very well be a shade being cast on a haze layer above.
Meteorologist Roger Edwards at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman is an avid weather photographer and he has a very similar image here. I'm emailing him and will let you know what he thinks.
I would love to send you a pic of a beautiful storm cloud that just passed by our house. It had not one but two shadows above and behind it, as well as a halo of sun from that same side. I would not have believed it if I wouldn't have seen it myself.
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(bĕr′ə), Lawrence Peter Known as "Yogi." 1925-2015.
American baseball player and manager. Considered among the best catchers in baseball, he played for the New York Yankees from 1946 to 1963.
Few would dispute the fact that Hall of Famer Yogi Berra, who passed away in New Jersey on Sept.
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Carmen Berra, the wife of New York Yankees great Yogi Berra, has died.
Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy hopes he can be reunited with Scotland stopper Christophe Berra at Portman Road.
WOLVES defender Christophe Berra felt there were plenty of positives to take from Scotland's World Cup qualifying opener against Serbia despite being held to a goalless home draw.
However, seven minutes later the Scots were back on level terms with a similar goal when Berra buried the ball past Handanovic from Charlie Adam's corner from the left.
THE big-money signing of Roger Johnson has brought the best out of Christophe Berra, according to former Wolves star Colin Cameron.
0 DEFENDER Christophe Berra believes Scotland must put their World Cup disappointment behind them and begin building for the future.
But while George Burley's team lost against the World Cup-bound Japanese with a makeshift team, Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Berra feels it is now time to look forward.
CHRISTOPHE BERRA admits captaining the Scotland B side has whetted his appetite for a first full cap.


The FlexCobra mist stand is the perfect gift for the summertime. Everyone enjoys a cool mist on a hot summer day. Lay in your backyard or your deck with a mister and tan away. Great for kids to play in and pets to cool off under.


by Chijioke Chiemela, Okoye Peter C., Nwosu Pius C., Oke O. Mong & Ndubuisi Christian O.
In recent years, Nigeria has witness rapid development especially in the area of infrastructural development like roads, bridges, buildings etc. The conventional methods used in concrete mixing have its own peculiar problems, like time wasting, material wasting and errors. These problems have been the cause of structural failures which has given rise to loss of life and properties. Hence the need to development a method that will take care of all these anomalies witness in the conventional method. This work is aim at removing these anomalies by the use of Scheffes Optimization method. This optimization method can predict the compressive strength of a concrete given the mix ratios and also predict the mix ratios required to give a compressive strength for a particular concrete made by completely replacing river sand with quarry dust. With this method it will be easy to predict the compressive strength of concrete based on the type of structure it is to be used for, there by eliminating the problems associated with structural collapse due to errors in concrete mixing by conventional method.
This article presents the approximate series solution of a coupled system of a partial differential equations and ordinary differential equations. The couples system arises from fast ignitig catalytic converters in automobile engineering. The homotopy analysis method (HAM) is applied to obtain the series solution. The HAM solution contains an auxiliary parameter which provides a convenient way of controlling the convergence region of series solution. Results are presented for different case studies and is compared for a case where the continuous solution is explicitly known.
Static finite element solutions are used to determine the electrical equivalent circuit parameters of a single-phase transformer with different number of winding turns in the primary and secondary circuits. The lumped elements of the electric equivalent circuit correspond to the various physical phenomena in the transformer. The study introduces the sequence of operations necessary to evaluate the parameters of the conventional T-shaped transformer equivalent circuit by means of the numerically simulated open-circuit and bucking tests. The academic problem concerns a step-down transformer with turns-ratio 2:1. The discussion clarifies the concepts of self-, mutual- and total inductances of a giving winding, and how to compute them separately. The discussion also places emphasis on the relationship between the voltage drop on a given transformer winding and the source voltage under open-circuit and bucking test operations.


In With The New! Nouveau Riche makes its grand entrance at Kerching! Come See what All the Fanfare is About With 20 Paylines, Freefall Symbols and Stacked Wilds!
Well, it can if you're immersed in a title like Nouveau Riche, which combines new slots gameplay with a vintage and luxurious theme.
And when we say 'new slots gameplay', we're specifically talking about the Freefall Symbols feature (which we'll explain further down this page). This, along with the Bonus round and bejewelled visuals, make Nouveau Riche a thrilling game for all – and especially for beginners.
As a slot, Nouveau Riche has got everything you could be looking for; Stacked Wilds, multiple ways to win, and a theme-switching bonus round with an interactive Free Spins picker. But each one of those things deserves a bit of added exploration.
You can take care of that exploration yourself by playing Nouveau Riche right now. Or you can keep reading to find out our take on every feature. Your call.
The Wild symbol is literally the word 'Wild' wrapped in vines, and when this features on the reels, it connects to other important icons to ensure you win more often. It's a 'filler' symbol – giving you the missing piece you need to complete a winning sequence.
In our eyes, this is where the game really shines. We've seen Freefall Symbols before in the likes of Transformers but the way they work in Nouveau Riche is refreshing … and can be lots of fun for beginners as the win frequency is cranked up a notch.
Every time you string a win together, you get an instant cash prize before some of the winning jewel icons disappear. Then the icons on the line above fall down into their place – potentially creating more winning sequences. This can all happen in a single spin, so you can keep totting up the wins in this way if the right symbols freefall, and connect.
Three of the Nouveau Riche muses are standing onscreen, each holding a jug. It's up to you to select the jug and reveal your Free Spins total. It works just like a scratchcard.
Once you've got your figure, the Free Spins kick in where you can find out if you can instigate a bit of a win streak during the bonus round (Wild symbols can still appear in this stage of the game).
While you're in the bonus, you can keep it alive by landing +1 symbols – which add one free spin every time (you can keep getting these up to 100 Free Spins).
Once it's over, your bonus total will tally up onscreen. And then your Freefall Symbols come back into play to potentially trigger another win. See, the original bonus symbols you used to trigger the Free Spins disappear just like any other sequence of winning symbols, and the icons above fall down into place. Again, this could just light up another win for you before your next bet.
It's all about the upper class … but the upper class of old.
Everything onscreen, from the muse portraits to the picture frame border, is designed to rewind you from the 21st century and place you centre stage in an archaic but classy setting.
It's almost fairy-tale in appearance and has plenty of sparkle between the animations to keep that dreamy gaming experience going, right from your very first spin.
Beginners will enjoy the simplicity of this theme as nothing distracts from the game's 'good bits' – like the Freefall Symbols and interactive bonus.
All in all, Nouveau Riche is the perfect game to play as your first ever slot. As the paylines are fixed to 20, there is only one task required of the player initially – to adjust the bet size.
Then it's simply a case of spinning and looking out for the thrill symbols i.e. the bonus jugs or muses.
Once a win is triggered, that Freefall element provides gamers with a cliff-hanger playing experience, as just around the corner from every win, there could instantly be another.
Then there's the bonus round complete with subtle animations and interactive features, so there's always something to look forward to. On top of that, just when you think the bonus is all finished, that cliff-hanger experience comes back in as the Freefall Symbols are still active once you return to the normal phase of the game.
Anybody can get to grips with Nouveau Riche within a couple of spins. If you fancy an escape to the upper levels of life, then play.


Convenience is one of the many reasons why consumers prefer to purchase goods and services from a one-stop-shop. Instead of having to go to multiple businesses, they can just go to one location for all of their needs. Think of shopping at Super Target for furniture, clothing and groceries. The same convenience is present for a manufacturer that makes many different products. Customers may not think there is a difference between companies that outsource some of their manufacturing and those that do it all in-house but there are distinct advantages. Here are four reasons why a one-stop-shop is beneficial for your business.
Manufacturing everything in-house saves the customer money because the company does not purchase the product at its retail price and mark it up further like a reseller. The savings will be even more pronounced when purchasing the product in larger quantities. Lower costs are a great benefit of choosing a vendor that does as much in-house as possible. Why pay more for the same result?
Problems arise all the time in manufacturing and when the products are custom it gets even dicier. Just the slightest issue can affect and delay the whole project, so having everything in-house makes communication much better. Rather than talk over the phone or through email, workers can talk directly to your representative and get everything corrected. This helps settle issues quickly and decisively, all while keeping you in the loop.
On a similar note, a true one-stop-shop produces a much quicker turnaround. There are no extra product shipments or scheduling conflicts. The process can get started as soon possible and each machine is set up for each step before being passed to the next station. Receiving products late often cause huge headaches for customers and this in-house workflow stops inefficiency in its tracks.
The final reason to work with a one-stop-shop is that there is a better product fit. When a company manufactures each part of the product it has a better sense of how the whole thing fits together. This creates a more innovative and cohesive product that could not have been produced by many different companies throughout the process. For most customers getting a unique and stellar product is the most important goal and working with a one-stop-shop accomplishes this.


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Sunday, April 16,2006 00:00
By Andnetwork .com
Egyptian security forces deployed around Coptic churches in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria Saturday following attacks that left one person dead, the official MENA news agency reported.
The move came as Noshi Atta Girgis, fatally stabbed Friday by a man officials said was mentally unstable, was to be buried.
At least five others were wounded in the attacks on three churches.
The interior ministry said Mahmud Salaheddin Abdul Razek, 25, had been arrested.
Alexandria Judge Samy Breik remanded Abdul Razak into custody for four days, charged with murder, illegal entry into a place of worship and illegal possession of weapons.
While the interior ministry spoke of only one assailant, police said there were in fact two attackers carrying knives, and put the number of wounded at 12.
Witnesses said Abdul Razak shouted "there is no God but God and Mohammed is the prophet of God", a Muslim chant, as he carried out his attacks.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood in Alexandria denounced the incident.
"We consider this crime an attack against all the Egyptian people, Muslim and Copt," a statement said, calling on security forces to protect places of worship.
It also warned against using the incident to "threaten the unity of the Egyptian people".
Egyptian Copts typically attend weekly mass on Friday, which is also the Muslim holy day and marks the beginning of the weekend.
They make up an estimated 10 percent of Egypt's overwhelmingly Muslim population of 73 million and complain of discrimination by the regime.
Coptic faithful, religious leaders and intellectuals expressed fear of further harassment following the surge of the Muslim Brotherhood in parliamentary elections last autumn to become Egypt's largest opposition movement.
Muslim Brotherhood spokesman Issam Al Aryan expressed disbelief over the security forces' failure to prevent the attack.
"It's very sad news. I cannot understand what the security and police were doing. They are supposed to be guarding the churches," he told AFP.
The deadliest recent communal clashes occurred in October 2005 when Muslim protestors attacked a church in Alexandria which they accused of having hosted a play they deemed offensive to Islam, killing three people.
A 19-year-old Muslim who stabbed a nun during the rioting was sentenced to three years in jail in February.
A string of lesser incidents have been reported in different parts of the country in recent months, fueling fears of growing sectarian strife.
The United States condemned Friday's attacks and urged Cairo to work to defuse tensions between Christian and Muslims.
State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said the attacks appear to have been timed for the Orthodox Christian Palm Sunday weekend. Western Christianity celebrates Easter on Sunday, but most eastern Christians will do so on April 23.
"This act of violence against worshippers on a holy day for the Christian Coptic community in Alexandria is unacceptable and must be condemned," he said in a statement.
McCormack called on the Coptic and Muslim communities of Alexandria to remain calm and urged the Egyptian government to quickly bring those responsible to justice.
"We also would ask the Egyptian government to continue its efforts to defuse the situation, including providing effective security for all places of worship and calling upon people of all communities to refrain from further violence and incitement."
http://www.ikhwanweb.com


When it comes to snacking, I try to remember to offer a variety of foods through the week to satisfy my kid's cravings. I know that Chloe loves smooth foods, like a smoothie or applesauce pouches, and Kenya leans towards crunch, so I keep that in mind when packing their snacks. And these options aren't just for the morning. You can offer them in your kid's lunchbox, post-lunch, pre-dinner or any time of the day that you want something to tide them over to the next meal and fill your kids' little bellies with a wholesome treat!
Below are a few of some of my favorite, simple, tasty snacks to give my kids throughout the day.
Squeeze Pouches - An easy way to get fruits and veggies on the go!


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%% properties
36 value
378 value
%% globals
--]]

--[[

WARNING!
In "ArmedMode" you need to exclude DOOR device from Alarm System!
In "VarMode" (armedMode == false) you need have the global var!

--]]

-- CONSTS

local debugMode = false;

-- Devices ID's
local doorID = 378;
local lightID = 36;
local buttonID = 319;

-- Time to enter (in sec), longer time will detect as another situation,
-- like cleaning
local timeToEnter = 15;

local nightModeLevel = "10";

-- spec. code, only for my installation
-- Attention! This MODE must be SYNCHRONIZED with scene.HK_button24_B!
local armedMode = false;

-- GETENV

local door = fibaro:getValue(doorID, "value");

local isFlag = "0";
local isFlagMT = 0;

if ( armedMode ) then
  isFlag, isFlagMT = fibaro:get(doorID, "armed");
else
  isFlag, isFlagMT = fibaro:getGlobal("bathroomIsBusy");
end

if ( debugMode ) then
  fibaro:debug("Flag in <" .. isFlag .. "> (MT = " .. isFlagMT .. ")");
end

local trigger = fibaro:getSourceTrigger();
local light = fibaro:getValue(lightID, "value");

if ( debugMode ) then
  fibaro:debug("Current Light value = <" .. light .. ">");
end

local btn, btnMT = fibaro:get(buttonID, "value");

if ( os.time() - btnMT <= 5 ) then
  if ( debugMode ) then
    fibaro:debug("Manual button was pressed, exit");
  end

  return
end

-- SUBFUNCS
-- Must be SYNCHRONIZED with scene.HK_button24_B!

function setFlag(flag)

  if ( armedMode ) then

    if ( isFlag == flag ) then -- check for need to resetting

      if ( flag == "1" ) then
        fibaro:call(doorID, "setArmed", "0");
      else
        fibaro:call(doorID, "setArmed", "1");
      end

    end

    fibaro:call(doorID, "setArmed", flag);

    if ( debugMode ) then
      local isArmed, isArmedMT = fibaro:get(doorID, "armed");
      fibaro:debug("Set <armed> status for bathroom door sensor in <"
        .. flag .. "> (value = " .. isArmed .. ", MT = " .. isArmedMT .. ")");
    end

  else

    if ( isFlag == flag ) then -- check for need to resetting

      if ( flag == "1" ) then
        fibaro:setGlobal("bathroomIsBusy", "0");
      else
        fibaro:setGlobal("bathroomIsBusy", "1");
      end

    end

    fibaro:setGlobal("bathroomIsBusy", flag);

    if ( debugMode ) then
      local isBusy, isBusyMT = fibaro:getGlobal("bathroomIsBusy");
      fibaro:debug("Set global var <bathroomIsBusy> in <"
        .. flag .. "> (value = " .. isBusy .. ", MT = " .. isBusyMT .. ")");
    end

  end

end

-- PROCESS

if ( fibaro:countScenes() > 1 ) then

  if ( debugMode ) then fibaro:debug("Second scene! Skip.."); end
  --fibaro:abort();

elseif ( trigger['type'] == "property" ) then

  -- door trigger
  if ( tonumber(trigger['deviceID']) == doorID ) then

    if ( door == "1" ) then

      if ( debugMode ) then fibaro:debug("The door was opened.."); end

      if ( isFlag == "0" ) then

        local val = "99";
        if ( fibaro:getGlobalValue("nightMode") == "1" ) then
          -- Special code! Only for my installation!
          val = fibaro:getValue(148, "value"); -- HKL_all
          if ( val == "0" ) then
          --
            val = nightModeLevel;
          end
        else
          fibaro:call(368, "turnOn"); -- spec.code
        end

        fibaro:call(lightID, "setValue", val);
        --[[local val_ = "";
        if ( tonumber(val) < 10 ) then
          val_ = "0" .. val;
        elseif ( tonumber(val) > 99 ) then
          val_ = "99";
        else
          val_ = val;
        end

        fibaro:setGlobal("lightsDimming", "0+" .. val_ .. "01" .. "0010"
          .. "0" .. tostring(lightID));
        fibaro:startScene(261);
        --]]
        setFlag("0");

        if ( debugMode ) then fibaro:debug("Light ON (" .. val .. ")!"); end

      end

    elseif ( door == "0" ) then

      if ( debugMode ) then

        fibaro:debug("Door closed..");

        fibaro:debug("Flag = " .. isFlag
          .. "; os.t() = " .. os.time()
          .. "; isFlagMT = " .. isFlagMT
          .. "; diff = " .. os.time() - isFlagMT);

      end

      if ( (isFlag == "1") or ((os.time() - isFlagMT) >= timeToEnter) ) then

        fibaro:call(lightID, "turnOff");
        fibaro:call(368, "turnOff"); -- spec.code

        setFlag("0");

        if ( debugMode ) then
          fibaro:debug("The light turn off - the room is empty");
        end

      else

        setFlag("1");

        if ( debugMode ) then fibaro:debug('Someone inside!'); end

      end

    end

  -- light manual
  elseif ( (tonumber(trigger['deviceID']) == lightID)
    and (os.time() - isFlagMT > 4) ) then -- to prevent the action on
      -- self-call event

    if ( light == "0" ) then

      if ( door == "1" ) then

        setFlag("1");

      else

        setFlag("0");

      end

      if ( debugMode ) then fibaro:debug('Light manual off!'); end

    elseif ( light == "1" ) then

      setFlag("1");

      if ( debugMode ) then fibaro:debug('Light manual on, arming...'); end

    end

  end

end


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Black anodised aluminium car stand for on road cars. Sporting the Xceed logo laser etched into the top and sides, the feet and top platform feature foam pads for helping to prevent your car and stand from moving around your work bench. A nice added feature is the inclusion of 4 holes in the top surface for sitting your shock absorbers into when refilling them.
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Orange anodised aluminium car stand for on road cars. Limited serie. Sporting the Xceed logo laser etched into the top and sides, the feet and top platform feature foam pads for helping to prevent your car and stand from moving around your work bench. A nice added feature is the inclusion of 4 holes in the top surface for sitting your shock absorbers into when refilling them.


One simple question—are wages rising?—is as central to the health of our democracy as it is to the health of our economy. This book presents evidence and analysis that detail why wages have been stagnant for so many workers, while also identifying public policies that could effectively contribute to the growth in productivity and wages that are core parts of improving living standards for all Americans. These proposals include greater support for policies that increase human capital, boost worker mobility, strengthen worker bargaining power, and sustain robust labor demand.
For most of the period since the 1970s the United States has suffered from two trends: stagnant wages for most workers and rising inequality. In this paper, Heidi Shierholz focuses on the erosion of labor standards, institutions, and norms that has reduced the bargaining power of low- and moderate-wage workers. She proposes a suite of remedies to help strengthen worker bargaining power and increase wages.
One of the challenges of wage stagnation is asymmetric information, whereby employers have a greater knowledge of the distribution of wages relative to workers. This asymmetry of information is potentially suppressing wage growth as it limits workers' ability and inclination to negotiate for higher pay. In this paper, Ben Harris advances a five-part proposal to improve wage transparency as a strategy for improving worker bargaining power, and ultimately, raising wages across the income distribution.
Labor market collusion or monopsonization—the exercise of employer market power in labor markets—may contribute to wage stagnation, rising inequality, and declining productivity in the American economy, trends which have hit low-income workers especially hard. To address these problems, Alan Krueger and Eric Posner propose three policy reforms.
Firms use non-competes widely in order to minimize recruiting costs, safeguard investments, and protect intellectual property more easily than is achieved via non-disclosure agreements. But these benefits come at a cost to workers, whose career flexibility is compromised—often without their informed consent. In this paper, Matt Marx describes evidence from empirical research on non-compete agreements and recommends policies to balance the interests of firms and workers.
By conventional measures, the U.S. job market has suffered some degree of slack for about 70 percent of the time since 1980. The absence of persistent, strong labor market demand has a significant negative impact on wages and incomes, with these costs falling disproportionately on the least advantaged. In this paper, Jared Bernstein offers a four-part proposal to increase labor demand along with earnings and employment opportunities.
Wages have stagnated in recent decades for typical workers. While a number of economic, policy, and technological developments bear some responsibility, economists have grown increasingly concerned that declining dynamism is an important cause. Declining dynamism may suggest a role for public policy in establishing the conditions for workers to successfully climb the job ladder.
One of the best measures economists use to determine Americans' economic advancement is whether wages are rising, broadly and consistently. This document highlights the necessary conditions for broadly shared wage growth, trends closely related to stagnation in wages for many workers, and the recent history of wage growth, with an emphasis on the experience of the Great Recession and recovery. It concludes by discussing how public policies can effectively contribute to the growth in wages that is a core part of improving living standards for all Americans.
The rise of technological intermediaries enabling workers to engage in the gig economy has resulted in protracted legal battles over whether to classify these workers as "employees" or "independent contractors." Seth Harris and Alan Krueger propose assigning benefits and protections to independent workers according to whether or not the new benefits meet three certain considerations, and seek to address several growing issues in the labor market.
The United States has an enviable entrepreneurial culture and a track record of building new companies.Yet women and minority entrepreneurs often face even greater obstacles. In this discussion paper, Michael Barr calls for an expanded State Small Business Credit Initiative and an enlarged and permanent New Markets Tax Credit to encourage private sector investment in new and small businesses.
Helping unemployed workers return to work has long been a policy challenge in the United States, and the urgency of the problem tends to increase during and after economic downturns. In this paper, Adriana Kugler offers three pilot programs to reform the unemployment system by encouraging different ways to return to work. The first program would allow the unemployed to continue claiming benefits while receiving entrepreneurial training and other assistance for setting up a business. The second program would support the unemployed through temporary positions and internships that might lead to full-time jobs. The third program would provide partial benefits to claimants who accept part-time jobs.
Evidence suggests that occupational licensing has had an important influence on wage determination, benefits, employment, and prices in ways that impose net costs on society with little improvement to service quality, health, and safety. To improve occupational licensing practices, Morris Kleiner proposes four specific reforms.
Workforce training programs have the potential to improve the lives and incomes of millions of Americans by lifting many into the middle class and preventing others from falling out of it. Despite their promise, however, too many workers enroll in courses that they do not complete or complete courses that do not lead to better jobs, reducing the benefits to workers and the economic return to workforce investments. Louis Jacobson of New Horizons Economic Research and Robert LaLonde of the University of Chicago propose a competition to increase the return on training investments by developing the data and measures necessary to provide the information prospective trainees need, by presenting the information in user-friendly "report cards," by providing help for prospective trainees to use the information effectively, and by creating incentives for states to implement permanent information systems once they prove cost-effective.
This Hamilton Project framing paper summarizes recent changes in the energy sector, and lays out five principles for shaping energy and environmental policy.
After being displaced from long-tenured jobs, workers often experience persistent, significant earnings losses. New research suggests that retraining in certain "high-return" fields can substantially reduce these losses. In a new Hamilton Project paper, Louis S. Jacobson, Robert J. LaLonde and Daniel G. Sullivan propose the establishment of a Displaced Worker Training (DWT) Program to distribute grants to displaced workers so they can obtain longer-term training to substantially increase their earnings. The DWT Program would also leverage the nation's One-Stop Career Centers to assess and counsel grantees.
In this paper, the Center for American Progress (CAP) and The Hamilton Project (THP) outline three proposals to help address the long-run imperative of creating jobs and improving wages in the United States.
When hit by recessions or other economic shocks, some communities have persistently low rates of economic growth that cause them to fall behind the rest of the country. The recovery period for these distressed communities is longer and more painful than necessary. To address this situation, The Hamilton Project proposes a three-pronged approach: attract businesses to distressed areas, invest in displaced workers, and match workers to jobs.
This paper explores the role that One-Stop Career Centers play in helping the unemployed build new skills and find new jobs, and proposes new measures to expand One-Stop Capacity to help more workers.
This paper proposes a national prisoner reentry program whose core element is up to a year of transitional employment available to all parolees in need of work.
The current system of unemployment insurance has not been updated since 1935 and is in need of reform to meet the needs of today's workforce. This paper outlines three broad reforms to update the unemployment insurance system.
This paper describes a proposal to restructure social insurance after job loss in order to improve protection against long-term effects of unemployment, provide more progressive allocation of benefits, reduce incentives for firms to lay off workers, and encourage reemployment.


Built to take best advantage of its commanding seaside position, this fascinating Grade II listed house has been lovingly restored to create a luxurious seaside family hotel near Cromer on the North Norfolk coast. Original features combined with every modern comfort, along with impeccable service, will ensure you enjoy your seaside stay.
Each of the 25 en-suite rooms has its own style: many rooms have sweeping sea views. Our deluxe wing provides larger suites for the ultimate in luxury. Some regular guests return to the same room; others enjoy trying a new room each time they visit.
Five acres of well-tended gardens give you room to relax. Terraced lawns run down to the coastal path and open beach. You'll find quiet suntraps for a lazy afternoon or a shady loggia for a pre-dinner drink.
The Sea Marge is on the edge of the coastal village of Overstrand near Cromer, for more than a hundred years a popular destination for those seeking a break from busy lives.
The Norfolk coast begins at the bottom of the garden, with its sweeping beaches, health giving walks and, not far away, unique bird reserves. Inland, the peaceful countryside is home to pretty villages, well-marked footpaths and intriguing inns.
The small towns of Cromer and Sheringham nearby retain a comfortable seaside charm, while further afield the fine city of Norwich offers much of historical interest and fine shopping.


The Emergency Crisis Shelter, is a 16-bed facility providing short-term shelter for youth who are in need of a safe haven, are runaways, or are awaiting placement into a residential treatment setting. The Crisis Shelter serves youth from ages nine (9) to eighteen (18). Shelter is provided for males and females. This is a non-secure setting that operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Youths are referred and admitted into the Shelter by law enforcement, outside agencies, or protective services. Self-referrals are taken and parent/guardians may also make referrals after a complete assessment is conducted. The Shelter collaborates closely with the Navajo Nation to provide services for youths who are in the custody of their system.
Programming is provided for all youths housed in the shelter. Life Skills courses take place weekly, covering topics such as alcohol/drug abuse, anger/stress management, personal hygiene, runaway, and goal setting. Art classes and religious services are provided for residents on a voluntary basis.
Education is provided for shelter youth by Farmington Municipal School District operating on the regular school schedule.


The dozens of politicians aiming to double taxes on Wall Street's biggest earnings may have to march through an angry million-man army of vocal millionaires – on two continents.
"People are making enormous amounts of money. The envy of that is driving the debate," said Jon Moulton, a founder of Alchemy Partners.
Lawmakers in Washington and their British counterparts are moving simultaneously with proposals to double or hike taxes on private equity funds and other partnerships that benefit from favorable tax rules in their respective nations.
The U.S. has more than 2.3 million private partnerships that could get hit for billions on taxes if new laws close their favorable tax loopholes.
Meanwhile, the partnerships also could get soaked by a surge in investor lawsuits. Insurance giant Marsh & McLennan said it expects lawsuits to double in the next two years from investors suffering possible new losses from tax law changes and market downturns.


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