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An Australian stem cell and regenerative medicine company
Graft-versus-host-disease
Diabetic Wounds
Cymerus Technology
About MSCs
About iPSCs
Cymerus™ Platform
About Cymerus
The trademark Cymerus refers to the patented process of generating cell-based products from intermediate cells, known as mesenchymoangioblasts (MCAs), which in turn are derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). This technology was originally developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UWM), a world-renowned leader in stem cell research.
The means of producing MCAs from pluripotent precursors, and the defining pattern of MCA cell surface markers, are the subjects of US patent 7,615,374, and a number of other patent applications in process around the world, licensed to or owned by Cynata.
At present, Cynata is focussed on the production of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based products using the Cymerus technology.
First generation methods of MSC production rely on isolation of MSCs from tissue donations, for example bone marrow or fat. This approach is associated with a number of important limitations, including:
dependence upon donors
variability between donors
the relative scarcity of MSCs in adult tissue
the low proliferative capacity of adult stem cells
loss of potency and reduced efficacy associated with extensive MSC culture expansion (in an effort to maximise the number of MSCs from each donation)
Conversely, since iPSCs can proliferate indefinitely, and MCAs themselves can expand into extremely large quantities of MSCs, Cynata expects to be able to manufacture all of the cells that it will ever need from a single Master Cell Bank of iPSCs – derived from a single donor.
Consequently, the Cymerus technology addresses a critical shortcoming in existing methods of production of MSCs for therapeutic use, which is the ability to achieve economic manufacture at commercial scale without requiring multiple donors or excessive culture expansion of the derived MSCs. This opens up a wide range of therapeutic and manufacturing possibilities for the Company.
The Cymerus technology has several characteristics which makes it ideal for the commercial development of cell-based therapeutics. Most critically, the Cymerus manufacturing process ensures that cells for therapeutic use can be produced in virtually limitless quantities from a single donor. This means that Cynata will not have to constantly seek out fresh donors to meet its manufacturing demands. This has the potential to create a new standard in the emergent arena of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapeutics and provides Cynata with both a unique differentiator and an important competitive position.
The Cymerus technology utilises induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and a recently identified precursor cell, known as a mesenchymoangioblast (MCA), to achieve economic manufacture of cell therapy products, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), at commercial scale.
MCAs were first identified by Professor Igor Slukvin (one of Cynata's founders) and his team, working at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. MCAs are an extremely important class of early clonal mesoendodermal precursor cells, meaning that they are the common precursor for both MSCs and endothelial cells (an important component of blood vessels). The capacity for these MCA cells to develop into multiple cell types makes them the ideal starting material for the development of stem cell therapies.
The Cymerus process utilises iPSCs as the starting material, due to their ability to proliferate indefinitely and create an essentially infinite amount of MCAs that can then expand into extremely large quantities of MSCs. Due to these qualities, Cynata can manufacture all of the MSCs that it will ever need from a single Master Cell Bank of iPSCs – derived from a single donor, in just one blood donation.
Advantages of the Cymerus Technology
MCAs can be used to make a range of cell types, each of which has different properties and may be suited to the treatment of different diseases. In the first instance, Cynata is using MCAs as the basis for producing commercially relevant quantities of very pure and well characterised mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) that are being used in preclinical and clinical trials.
Manufacturing scalability
As cells mature, they become less and less "expandable". Therefore, MSCs derived from primary tissue sources have a limited expansion capacity, meaning that manufacturers constantly need to be identifying and screening new cell donors. This is an expensive and time-consuming process. Cynata manufactures its MCAs – and in turn MSCs – using induced pluripotent cells (iPSCs) as a starting material. Pluripotent cells are immortal – effectively, meaning that they have infinite expansion capacity. Consequently, Cynata expects to be able to source all of the cells it will ever need from a single donor. Furthermore, it means that Cynata does not need to excessively expand MSCs in culture in order to produce large numbers of doses. This is important, as excessive culture expansion has been shown to result in changes in the functionality of MSCs.
Because Cynata is developing its products from a pluripotent cell source, it is able to eliminate the need to repeatedly source, screen and qualify new donors. This will substantially reduce the costs and complexity of manufacturing. In addition, Cynata expects to have far fewer batch-to-batch variability issues, since all of its cellular material will be sourced from a single donor.
Clinical predictability
It is well-established in the scientific literature that batches of MSCs produced from different donors have substantially different properties, which is likely to result in unpredictable and inconsistent clinical efficacy. Conversely, the Cymerus process achieves batch-to-batch consistency, which is expected to increase the predictability of clinical outcomes.
MSCs are immunoprivileged, meaning that they can generally be infused or injected into recipients without provoking a dramatic immune response. However, antibodies to injected cells have been detected in some clinical trials. One reason for this may be the presence of non-immunoprivileged contaminating cells, left over from the process of extracting and purifying cells from donor tissue, which contains a wide variety of different cell types. Cynata's cells are manufactured from iPSCs, rather than being purified from primary tissue sources such as bone marrow and adipose tissue. Consequently, the level of purity of Cynata's cell products is high, which translates into a lower likelihood of stimulating an immune response in the recipient.
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Q: Make Django Data-Url Attribute string form to work in .prepend I have a django web app (esr_submit) that has a form and the ability to upload files. When a file is uploaded (using fileupload jquery), the list of uploaded files needs updated via a prepend action, replicating the html for the  and . The button contains a data-url attribute which calls on the django url and its respective view to accomplish the delete action. How do I make the data-url attribute a string so the script works?
views.py

from django.shortcuts import render, redirect
from .forms import ServiceRequestForm, FileForm
from .models import RequestAttachment
from django.http import JsonResponse

def delete_file(request, pk):if request.method == 'POST':
        file = RequestAttachment.objects.get(pk=pk)
        file.delete()
    return redirect('/esr_submit/files')

def esr_submit(request):
    files = RequestAttachment.objects.all()
    if request.user.is_authenticated:
        initial_data = {'first_name': request.user.first_name,
                        'last_name': request.user.last_name,
                        'email': request.user.email,
                        'contact': request.user.phone,
                        }
        request_form = ServiceRequestForm(initial=initial_data)
    else:
        request_form = ServiceRequestForm()
    if request.method == 'POST':
        if 'submit_request' in request.POST:
            request_form = ServiceRequestForm(request.POST)
            if request_form.is_valid():
                request_form.save()
                return redirect('/esr_submit/')
            else:
                print(request_form.errors)
                return redirect('/esr_submit/')

        if 'file' in request.FILES:
            form = FileForm(request.POST, request.FILES)
            if form.is_valid():
                file = form.save()
                data = {'is_valid': True, 'name': file.file.name, 'url': file.file.url}
            else:
                data = {'is_valid': False}
            return JsonResponse(data)
        else:
            print("not a file form")
    else:
        files_list = RequestAttachment.objects.all()
        return render(request, 'esr_submit/esr_submit.html',
                      {'request_form': request_form,
                       'files': files,
                       'photos': files_list
                       }
                      )

urls.py

from django.urls import path
from . import views

urlpatterns = [
    path('', views.esr_submit, name='esr_submit'),
    path('files/', views.file_list, name='file_list'),
    path('files/<int:pk>/', views.delete_file, name='delete_file'),

esr_submit.html

{% extends "main/base.html" %}
{% block title %}
Submit an ESR
{% endblock %}
{% load crispy_forms_tags %}

{% block content %}

New Engineering Service Request

                    {% if not request.user.is_authenticated %}

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                             Log In |

                            Create an account

                    {% endif %}

                <form method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" id="request_form"
                      class="request_form">

                        {% csrf_token %}
                        {% crispy request_form %}

                </form>

                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary js-upload-photos">
                     Upload File(s)
                    </button>

                {# 2. FILE INPUT TO BE USED BY THE PLUG-IN #}
                    <form id="fileForm">
                      <input id="fileupload" type="file" name="file" class="file" multiple
                           style="display: none;"
                           data-url="{% url 'esr_submit:esr_submit' %}"
                           data-form-data='{"csrfmiddlewaretoken": "{{ csrf_token }}"}'>
                    </form>

                {# 3. TABLE TO DISPLAY THE UPLOADED FILES #}

                                {% if photo in photos %}
                                Attached Files
                                {% else %}
                                {% endif %}

                            {% for file in files %}
                              {% if file.file %}

                                      {{ file.file }}

                                        <button type=submit data-id="file-{{file.id}}" data-url="{% url 'esr_submit:delete_file' file.pk %}" class="file-delete-btn btn btn-danger btn-sm">X</button>

                              {% else %}
                              {% endif %}
                            {% endfor %}

                    <button type="submit" name="submit_request" value="submit_request" class="btn btn-primary" form="request_form">Submit Request</button>
                    <button type="submit" name="save_draft" value="save_draft" id="save_draft" class="btn btn-primary" form="request_form">Save Draft</button>

{% endblock content%}

script.js (loaded on the base.html)

/* Multiple File Upload Using AJAX - FROM SIMPLE IS BETTER THAN COMPLEX EXAMPLE */
$(function fileupload() {
  /* 1. OPEN THE FILE EXPLORER WINDOW */
  $(".js-upload-photos").click(function () {
    $("#fileupload").click();
  });

  /* 2. INITIALIZE THE FILE UPLOAD COMPONENT */
  $("#fileupload").fileupload({
    dataType: 'json',
    done: function (e, data) {  /* 3. PROCESS THE RESPONSE FROM THE SERVER */
      if (data.result.is_valid) {
        console.log(data)
        $("#file-table tbody").prepend(
          "
" + data.result.name + "	<button type=submit data-id='file-{{file.id}}' data-url="{% url 'esr_submit:delete_file' file.pk %}" class='file-delete-btn btn btn-danger btn-sm'>X</button>
"
        )
      }
    }
  });
});

$('#myTable').on('click', '.file-delete-btn', function(e){
    e.preventDefault();

    var tableId = $(this).attr('file-table')
    var fileId = $(this).attr('data-id');
    var formAction = $(this).attr('data-url');

        $.ajax({
        url: formAction,
        method: 'POST',
        success: function(){
            $("#file-" + fileId).remove()
            console.log("file removed")
            $("#myTable").load(" #myTable");
        },
        error: function(errorData){
            console.log("error")
            console.log(errorData)
        }
        });

A: You cannot use the {% url %} tag in Javascript if this is a separate file.
If you just have a file script.js, it will not work.
In this case you want to generate the correct URL for the delete part. The best way to do this in the most reliable way (so it would still work if you edit the urls.py) is to use the Django urlresolvers.
Then return the data back to your upload process.
On the top of your Python file, place this:
from django.core.urlresolvers import reverse

The last bit of the POST-part in esr_submit() could look like this:
        if 'file' in request.FILES:
            form = FileForm(request.POST, request.FILES)
            if form.is_valid():
                file = form.save()
                data = {'is_valid': True, 'name': file.file.name, 'url': file.file.url, 'file_id': file.id, 'remove_url': reverse('esr_submit:delete_file', args=[file.id])}
            else:
                data = {'is_valid': False}
            return JsonResponse(data)
        else:
            print("not a file form")

The Javascript bit could look like this:
  /* 2. INITIALIZE THE FILE UPLOAD COMPONENT */
  $("#fileupload").fileupload({
    dataType: 'json',
    done: function (e, data) {  /* 3. PROCESS THE RESPONSE FROM THE SERVER */
      if (data.result.is_valid) {
        $("#file-table tbody").prepend(
          "
" + data.result.name + "	<button type=submit data-id='file-" + data.result.file_id + "' data-url='" + data.result.remove_url + "' class='file-delete-btn btn btn-danger btn-sm'>X</button>
"
        )
      }
    }
  });

I don't have your app running to this is from the top of my head.

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The long-running sci-fi series is now in its tenth season and over the past decade (give or take a gap year or two) it's not just the Doctor who has changed his appearance.
The Doctor's oldest and deadliest enemies have undergone several redesigns, with the gold model introduced in Dalek (S1) being the new series' standard. Secret order The Cult of Skaro (Army of Ghosts, S2) added a black version and gave them names, and a daft looking Dalek/Human hybrid – rocking a striped suit and tie – appeared in Evolution of the Daleks (S3). The oversized Dalek Emperor has also been upgraded, along with the Dalek Supreme (currently a spiffy red model). Then there are the colour-coded and LEGO-like Dalek Paradigm (Victory of the Daleks, S5), which vanished as quickly as they appeared. Anti-gravity devices are now inbuilt, which means stairs are no longer an escape route.
The new series added a parallel universe variety created by Cybus Industries (Rise of the Cybermen, S2) and gave them a Dalek-like warcry of "Delete". A colossal CyberKing stomped all over Victorian London in The Next Doctor (2008 Christmas Special), and a more traditional looking upgrade was introduced in Nightmare in Silver (S7). A wooden variant was glimpsed in The Time of the Doctor (2013 Christmas Special), and the next wave of Cybermen (Death in Heaven, S9) converted the bodies of the dead into an army – that could fly! This year, the original design from Mondas (with the stocking over the face) made a surprise reappearance in World Enough and Time (S10).
Last seen attempting the plunder the mineral wealth of Peladon in 1974, these imposing, pine cone-like natives of the planet Mars had all but vanished from the Whoniverse until one of them turned up on a Russian submarine in Cold War (S7). The design remains the same, albeit with an added twist – their scaly armour is actually a bio-suit for the reptilian warrior within, and to leave it is a great dishonour. The Ice Warriors showed up again in Empress of Mars (S10), where we met the female of the species – Queen Iraxxa. No sign as yet of the Ice Lords, with their domed helmets and swirling capes. How about it Mark Gatiss?
Earth's dominant species until the arrival of upstart apes known as humans, these intelligent, humanoid lizards resurfaced in the two-parter The Hungry Earth and Cold Blood (S5) with a notably different look, a venomous tongue, and missing their hypnotic third eye. Female Silurians were also prominent and one of them, Madame Vastra, became a reliable ally of the Doctor's, a consultant to Scotland Yard, and married to an Earth girl! Considering they were brought back by Who showrunner-in-waiting Chris Chibnall, it's likely we'll see them again at some point – hopefully alongside their aquatic cousins, the Sea Devils.
The new series' incarnations of the Doctor's Time Lord nemesis (and former bestie) are a universe away from Roger Delgado and Anthony Ainley's Machiavellian Masters. Showing up in Utopia (S3) as Derek Jacobi, he quickly regenerated into the mischievous John Simm (The Sound of Drums, S3) and later switched genders to become a Scary Poppins known as Missy (Michelle Gomez) – "Short for Mistress. I couldn't very well keep calling myself the Master, now could I?" Whoa! Who saw that one coming? Simm returns alongside Gomez in the S10 finale, The Fall of the Doctor. Double the fun.


Description: Located in the heart of the vibrant Merchant City district of Glasgow and just off Argyle Street the Merchant Lodge is one of Glasgow's oldest buildings. Room rates are inclusive of a full scottish breakfast and vat served by the friendliest staff in Glasgow. Our superb location means a host of restuarants pub-diners and night clubs to suit all tastes are only a short walk away. Discounted parking available. We are in the hub of Glasgow's fashionable shopping streets where top designer labels are on display giving ladies a most exciting shopping experience. Meeting expectations and allowing your stay to be special memorable and pleasurable.
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Q: ASP.NET CORE labmda sum subquery I have 3 entities.
VehicleType has a many vehicles and each vehicle has a many rents. Each rent has TotalKm.
I want to know the sum of TotalKm for all rents for each vehicle type.
I try this:
public async Task<IEnumerable<VehicleTypeDto>> GetAllAsync()
    {
        return await _unitOfWork.
          VehicleTypesRepository.
          GetEntityAsNoTracking().
          Include(entity => entity.Vehicles).ThenInclude(entity => entity.Rents).ThenInclude(entity => entity.Damages).
          Select(entity => new VehicleTypeDto
          {
              Id = entity.Id,
              Code = entity.Code,
              Description = entity.Description,
              TotalKm = entity.Vehicles.Sum(v => v.Rents.Sum(r => r.TotalKm )) ?? 0,
          }).
          OrderBy(entity => entity.Description).
          ToListAsync();
    }

But I have this error:

Cannot perform an aggregate function on an expression containing an
aggregate or a subquery.

Someone can help me pls?


Reevaluation Phase €" in B2B revenue it is common for offerings to demand contracts that will need to be renewed. As a customer becomes familiar with an offering, and notably as a contract brings to a close, a client will enter a reevaluation phase during which they will choose whether or not to renew their contract.
Revenue funnels are the pathway which catches earnings prospects and moves them from awareness of your product to interest, want and finally the sale. Here is how to make sales funnel to push sales for your company. Creating sales funnel is one of the most essential things you'll need to do as a company owner, and sadly one of these things that many small business owners neglect.|} If you're unfamiliar with this particular phrase, the sales funnel is a company' strategy for top prospects in the"I do not know you" stage into the"let us do business" stage. It does not just happen. You need to ascertain how to identify prospects, qualify themand then lead them in the buy. It's wide on one side and narrow on the other. The broad end"grabs" the liquid you pour into it and then gravity pulls the liquid during the thin end, leaving behind the residue of unqualified particles. The objective is to drive interested parties to the broad end of your sales funnel so that you may qualify them as good prospects or identify them as "unwanted residue." First, start with defining your perfect customer. Create a questionnaire for yourself that identifies the issues your perfect customer has.
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The main thing is to know what your customer needs and everything you have to do so as to deliver those benefits. To reach the first phase in your sales process, you have to think backward from the point you need your customer to end up. That's how you create your sales funnel.
ClickFunnels, sales funnel construction software, gives companies an easier way to sell and deliver their products and services. ClickFunnels makes the process much simpler for a company to market, by offering pre constructed attachment options for products and services.
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Stand for Welcome in New Hampshire
The United States has a history of providing a safe haven to people seeking new beginnings free from violence and oppression. Unfortunately, there are in existence an estimated 14 million refugees around the world and the United States allows only a fraction of them to resettle within our borders annually. LIRS is disturbed by a trend among state legislatures to propose bills limiting the resettlement of refugees in their states.
The New Hampshire state legislature is currently considering a bill which would allow local communities to impose a moratorium on refugee resettlement in their communities. HB 1405 would send an unwelcoming message to refugees living in New Hampshire. Additionally, the bill poses a major obstacle to family reunification efforts, as the refugees New Hampshire currently welcomes all have family ties in the state.
Colette Ramazani came to New Hampshire in 2000 from Rwanda after surviving trauma and experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. In New Hampshire, she sees a therapist and can now work towards a Master's degree in Global Business while "trying to put the nightmares behind her." Our tradition of welcoming refugees both protects people in need and enriches American communities with the many gifts they bring.
Americans should not forget that refugees provide numerous contributions to our communities. Past famous refugees include great minds like Albert Einstein, Henry Kissinger, Madeleine Albright and many more. Instead of passing laws to limit refugee resettlement, states should focus on developing innovative ways local communities can better welcome and integrate refugees and encourage federal lawmakers to support positive refugee policies.

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Monday 05 October, 2015
Legendary Invest PLC
Nick Jenkins invests in Virtualstock
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Legendary Investments PLC
("Legendary")
Moonpig.com founder purchases stake in Virtualstock Holdings Ltd
at a Valuation of £58 million
Legendary is pleased to announce that Nick Jenkins, founder of Moonpig.com and angel investor has purchased a small stake in Virtualstock Holdings Limited ("VS") at a valuation of £58 million from two of the founders of VS. The transaction is structured such that should VS issue shares at a valuation lower than an agreed premium to the £58m valuation or fail to reach certain long term targets, the selling founders shall have to compensate Mr Jenkins by transferring to him further shares. The selling founders and their families continue to hold 25% plus of VS each and remain fully commited to the business.
The valuation reflects the significant progress that VS has made since the April 2014 valuation of £25 million, and its continuing substantial potential. It places a value of just over £4 million on Legendary's stake.
Nick Jenkins, Angel Investor, said:
"I am delighted to be a shareholder in Virtualstock and in particular, I am extremely excited about the enormous cost saving potential this groundbreaking technology will bring to the NHS."
Andrew Mills, Chief Executive Officer of VS, said:
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Pat Fannin
X-Pac will remain a free man.
At the end of April, Sean Waltman (also known as X-Pac) was arrested for the possession and intent to sell of methamphetamine. Waltman said he was met at the gate of his flight by customs agents. He admitted to having medical marijuana products but said he was arrested because of some capsules suspected to be methamphetamine. Waltman who is a recovering addict said he was innocent, the capsules were a supplement to fight a yeast infection, and his name would be cleared soon. He told TMZ one customs agent, in particular, seemed to want him to be arrested.
"That was the only way they could get anybody to take me, or else they were going to have to let me go. Well, this one guy was not going to have that. Now if they really think that was meth-like substance in there, or if they were trying to stick it to me, who knows," said Waltman.
On Friday, ProWrestlingSheet.com reported Waltman's case was dropped because of insufficient evidence. According to his arrest report, the capsules were tested with a field test which revealed a "mayor's reagent." After his arrest, Waltman tweeted he would be cleared when the lab results came back.
Because of his past, Waltman said he understood doubt from friends, family, and fans. There has been no recent statement about the situation from Waltman. His podcast X-Pac 1-2-360 airs Thursdays.
Fightful Wrestling will cover any statements or forthcoming details from Waltman's arrest.


The island's government announces that it will not be part of the Asian Investment Bank. For entry, the Chinese government demanded it make an application through its Ministry of Finance. This model "is not acceptable. Not only does this wound our national dignity, but violates the very principle of dignity. "
Taipei (AsiaNews) - Taiwan's government will not submit an application to enter in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Asian "Super-Bank" desired by Beijing to break the dominance of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
This was announced by Taipei's Minister of Finance, Chang Sheng-ford. The decision was provoked by the Chinese government's demands that Taiwan apply to the Beijing Ministry of Finance.
Jin Liqun, Aiib chairman, made it clear last April 7 that Taipei would have to follow the Hong Kong model: "If they want to participate in the project must apply to our ministry, who will present the application on their behalf." In practice, this behavior is designed to bring the island back under Chinese control: Beijing considers Taiwan a "rebel province" to be "returned to the motherland".
We cannot accept such a model," Taiwan's finance minister Chang Sheng-ford told reporters on Tuesday, adding that Taiwan would never join the AIIB under such a condition. "It hurts not only our national dignity, but also violates the principle of dignity." However, he added that this "is the point of view of the current government led by Ma Ying-jeou." The reference is to the change in the political leadership, with the election of Tsai Ing-wen who will take office on 20 May.
The new bank aims to make loans and investments to compete with the World Bank, led by the US, and the Asian Development Bank, led by Japan. There are 57 founding members: The United States and Japan have not joined, but many of their allies - such as Britain, Germany, South Korea, Australia - are among the founding members. China holds the majority of shares (30.4%); India has the second largest portion of shares (approximately 10- 15%), followed by Russia and Germany.


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Adaptation of a Classic: '1984' Reflects on Past and Present
February 14, 2018 by Julie Bonette
The Department of Theater production, based on Orwell's classic novel, opens Feb. 16.
Scenic, prop, and lighting crew member Rory Schadler '21, left, and Janine Thoma, the show's assistant technical director and master carpenter, work on the set. (Photo by Robert Gill)
The Department of Theater will perform a contemporary adaptation of 1984, based on George Orwell's classic dystopian novel about a totalitarian society ruled by double-speak and disinformation.
The show, which opens Friday, Feb. 16, culls from the novel and from an NBC University Theater radio adaptation of the book. The show will also include reading from Yale historian Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, published last year. In addition, original and archival video footage has been incorporated into the production to underscore the play's relevance today.
"Even though 1984 was written nearly 70 years ago, the warnings and issues that it raises regarding the role of government in our society have really come to the forefront over the past few years and continue to be relevant today," says director Peter Hackett, the Avalon Foundation Chair of the Humanities and professor of theater at Dartmouth. "I hope that this production provides audiences with a sense of immediacy and an opportunity to think about how its themes are recurring around the globe even now."
The show takes place in the year 1984 in London, which has become part of the fictional country of Oceania, where the government seeks to control every aspect of its citizens' lives, including their thoughts, through both surveillance and manipulation. The story follows Winston Smith—a conflicted soul who yearns to break away from the oppressive ruling body, The Party—and his love affair with Julia, a fellow Party member and rebel.
Hackett, who has spent the past few years studying Orwell, was the director of Orwell in America, a play about a fictional press tour Orwell makes in America following the publication of Animal Farm. The show—written by Joe Sutton and starring Dartmouth's Associate Professor of Theater Jamie Horton—premiered at Northern Stage in 2016 and later moved to the 59E59 Theater in New York.
After Hackett finished the off-Broadway run of Orwell in America, his scholarship on Orwell was tapped once again. The sense in the theater department was that this year's mainstage shows should be particularly relevant to the times, and 1984 sprang to mind.
"One of the real joys of being in the theater, and particularly being a director or actor, is that you get to go down these rabbit holes. You get to really spend time studying the issues that you come in contact with. You become, I don't want to say an expert, but enough of an expert that you can produce a work of art on any subject that captures your imagination," Hackett says.
For the production of 1984, he is collaborating with Michael Ganio, scenic designer; Laurie Churba, costume designer; Kathy Perkins, lighting designer; Scott Killian, sound designer; Andy Reichsman, videographer; and Jaclyn Pageau '18, lead stage manager.
1984 will be performed at 8 p.m. in the Moore Theater of the Hopkins Center for the Arts on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16 and 17, and Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 22 through 24, with Sunday matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 25.
Julie Bonette can be reached at [email protected].
Tags: Arts, Dartmouth Life Spring 2018, Department of Theater, Faculty, Students
Visions of Dystopia: Photos From a Production of "1984"


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Originally published in Daily Herald, December 2, 2020.
Several state senators are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to introduce a new moratorium on utility disconnections, as Illinois enters the dangerously cold part of the winter and the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated economic impact continue.
"We appreciate that the governor has continued his moratorium on evictions, but in Illinois, a home without heat is not a safe home in the winter," said state Sen. Laura Fine, a Glenview Democrat. "We need to ensure that everyone continues to have a safe place to live until this crisis has passed."
Fine, along with her Democrat colleagues state Senators Ann Gillespie of Arlington Heights, Adriane Johnson of Buffalo Grove, Julie Morrison of Lake Forest, and Robert Peters, Celina Villanueva, and Ram Villivalam, all of Chicago, sent the governor a letter urging him to institute a new moratorium on utility shut-offs, effective until the crisis or winter ends.
"Due to the deadly nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as we advocate for a much-needed stimulus package from the federal government, we need to take every action possible as a state to ensure the safety and health of our residents, including the avoidance of any utility disconnections," Villivalam said. "This will be among the most difficult holiday seasons that our families and our children will experience. Let us take one large burden and uncertainty off the table for our constituents."
Though the senators acknowledged that many utility companies have already voluntarily increased protections against shut-offs this winter, they believe that the rule needs to include all utility companies, and that this is too big of an issue to rely on voluntary compliance.
"We're seeing people struggling, especially in Black and Brown communities, and especially employees of restaurants, bars, and other service industries," Villanueva said. "While we appreciate that some companies have already stepped forward to offer more protections, we need to ensure that no Illinois family has to worry about losing access electricity or gas this winter."


A good start of the day!
The smell of fresh coffee and eggs will be noticed as soon as you enter our restaurant. Enjoy freshly baked eggs, fresh bread, delicious toppings, fruit, yogurt and all other delights from our buffet. Even if you are not our hotel guest it is possible to have breakfast in our hotel.
Our breakfast is a good start of your day!
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Q: PHP Time: get next minute/hour what's divisible by five I need a code what detect the current time and give me the following time what is divisible by five.
For example: It's: 06 03, 2017 21:22:23 , give me 06 03, 2017 21:25:00 in php.
I have no any idea to starting. Is there any code or solution to do this?

A: $now = time();
// Add five minutes in seconds, round it down to the nearest five:
$next = ceil($now/300)*300;
echo date('H:i', $next);

A: Find the difference between 5 and modulo of current minutes. Then add this to current time. Example:
$now = intval(date('i'));
$minutesToAdd = 5 - $now % 5;
$nextTime = date('m d, Y H:i:00', strtotime("+$minutesToAdd minutes"));
echo $nextTime;

Maybe it's not perfect solution, but shuld work, also for cases like 13:59 (modulo is 4, 5-4=1, 59+1=00).


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Japanese group helps restore Chinese World Heritage caves
Japan Today, Oct 24, 2005
GIFU, China -- A Japanese group has donated 12 million yen to a Chinese-led project to restore UNESCO's World Heritage caves in Dunhuang County in Gansu Province, the group's head said Monday.
Buddhist priest Tatsuaki Ohora in Gifu said his group, aimed at promoting Japan-Dunhuang friendship, donated the money to the Dunhuang Academy, which started restoring part of the murals and inner walls of the Mogao Caves in the spring of 2004.
The site has about 500 caves, the oldest of which dates back to the 14th century. The Japanese group's donation was used to help restore two caves.


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"B Together" – Boston's New Vaccination Mandate
By Stephen Melnick and Melissa McDonagh on
Updated January 10, 2022: The Boston Public Health Commission posted Guidance on "the equitable implementation of Boston's B Together vaccination requirements." The Guidance clarifies that covered employers "must provide reasonable accommodations to employees who require them because of a medical condition, disability, or other civil-rights related reason." (The Order and FAQs from the City were silent on employee accommodations, focusing instead on accommodations for customers.)
In line with the ADA and state law, the Guidance states that "if an employee requests an exception to the vaccine requirement or additional time to provide their proof of vaccination," then an employer "must engage with them in a cooperative dialogue, or a good faith discussion, to see if a reasonable accommodation is possible." The Guidance also states that an employer does "not have to provide a reasonable accommodation if it would cause a direct threat to other customers or employees of your business, including through risk of COVID-19 infection, or impose an undue hardship on your business."
Employer should carefully analyze any requests for accommodations from employees regarding the Boston vaccine mandate, for compliance with this Order as well as state and federal laws.
On December 20, 2021, the City of Boston announced a new vaccination mandate, the "Temporary Order Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for Indoor Entertainment, Recreation, Dining, and Fitness Settings in the City of Boston" (the "Order"), or, as City Hall calls it, "B Together." Unlike the recent New York City mandate, Boston's mandate does not apply to all employers. Instead, the Order applies to any entity that operates a "covered premises," which means:
Indoor portions of food service establishments offering food and drink, such as restaurants and bars, though not including establishments offering food or drink for off-premises or outdoor consumption.
Indoor entertainment, recreational, and event venues, such as movie theaters, music or concert venues, commercial event venues, party venues, museums and galleries, sports arenas and indoor stadiums, convention centers, exhibition halls, theaters, bowling alleys, and "other recreational centers."
Indoor gyms and fitness settings, such as commercial gyms, fitness studios, yoga/pilates/barre/dance studios, boxing gyms, boot camps, indoor pools, and other facilities use for conducting group fitness classes.
The Order covers not only patrons, but also full- or part-time employees, interns, volunteers, and on-site contractors. That is, for employees to work on-site, they must be vaccinated in line with this schedule:
January 15, 2022: Must present proof of at least one dose of vaccination.
February 15, 2022: Must present proof of either one dose of a one-dose series, or two doses in a two-dose series.
Proof of vaccination means (1) a CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card; (2) a digital image of a CDC card; (3) any other official immunization record from the place where the vaccine was administered; (4) a digital image of the official immunization record; (5) a letter, digital image, or report from a health care provider, pharmacy, or vaccination site establishing proof of COVID-19 vaccination; or (6) a smartphone app approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the City of Boston (such as Clear Health Pass, Common Pass, Key to NYC, VaxYes, IATA Travel Pass, and the Excelsior Pass). The vaccine mandate does not currently require boosters.
Covered entities also must post a sign at the entrance. It is available here for download in numerous languages.
Once the Order takes effect in January, City inspectors will check for compliance. First offenders will receive a warning. For a second offense, the Boston Public Health Commission can impose fines of up to $300 per violation, or the employer may face "other enforcement action." While called a "Temporary Order," it remains in effect until rescinded.
Employers are also reminded that Boston's mask mandate remains in effect.
Employers operating covered entities in Boston should take steps to ensure that they are complying with this Order and consult with legal counsel if necessary. Compliance with the Boston Order does not alleviate an employer of their obligation to comply with any more stringent legal standards that may apply, such as portions of the federal OSHA ETS.
Stephen T. Melnick
smelnick@littler.com
Melissa L. McDonagh
mmcdonagh@littler.com
Coronavirus (COVID-19)Hospitality
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Lock in a great price for Hotel Al Malcanton – rated 8.5 by recent guests!
The location. Only 10 minutes away from the train station. Room was not huge by any means but very clean and cosy. Decent breakfast bar with good variety of item. Brewed fresh coffee. Receptionist was very pleasant.
This hotel was very close to the train and bus stations as well to the ship terminal. Our room was very good size and absolutely quiet. Breakfasts was simple but more than enough. We were a little bit away from the crowds but we saw more of Venice when we walked toward its center - it still was quit close. Overall, it was great place to stay and much cheaper than more central hotels. We will definitely stay there again.
Location was amazing - hotel is located in a quiet area of Dosoduro, away from the crowds/tourists, and an easy 10-minute walk to the bus station and train station. Luciana was extremely welcoming when we checked in and was very kind and attentive throughout our stay.
The staff was very helpful and friendly. They stored our luggage and provided a map and directions for us. The room for 4 was spacious and clean. The breakfast was very good as well! Great experience!
Wonderful buffet breakfast and the woman at the front desk is very friendly and helpful.
The people working at this hotel are very nice, Very convenient location (close from bus and train station), 20 minutes walk to old town (St. Marco). Very cosy rooms. We will advise this accommodation to our friends.
Hotel Al Malcanton This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
Hotel Al Malcanton is in Venice's Dorsoduro area, a 10 minute walk from the Rialto Bridge and 25 minutes by foot from St Mark's Square. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Al Malcanton's air-conditioned rooms all feature a work desk and a minibar. They are also provided with a satellite TV.
The staff is available 24 hours at reception. Breakfast can be served either in your room or in the hotel's dining room.
The closest vaporetto (water bus) stop is in Piazzale Roma, reachable by foot in 4 minutes. The Basilica dei Frari is 650 feet away.
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Air-conditioned room with a flat-screen satellite TV and minibar, and fully equipped bathroom with shower. Some rooms have a bathtub.
Air-conditioned room with a flat-screen satellite TV and minibar, and fully equipped bathroom with shower.
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Hotel Al Malcanton accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The location is very good. It is very nice and comfortable place.
Nothing really I didn't like... just breakfast time, the glasses for juice run out and we had to wait for them to get cleaned up. It was a busy weekend and only one person working the breakfast. I felt bad for the lady.
Not a single thing to complain about.
The location is fantastic, both for getting around Venice and for ease of access to the airport bus at P. Roma. Breakfast is good. Plenty of everything. Really comfortable bed and everything was super clean. Climate control easy to use so the room temperature is just how you want it. There is a safe in the room so it gives you peace of mind. Great water pressure in the shower. I really enjoyed my stay and I was delighted that I picked this hotel. It was perfect. The staff were super helpful and friendly.
The overall experience and quality of the establishment.We felt it was good value and would stay again.
Bed was a little uncomfortable. Could feel the springs and we could hear the next room making love. We would have liked a kettle in the room.
The property is tucked away nice and private but also close with in walking distance of the train station. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The room has a fridge and private bathroom.
Great location. Will help to find new ways to attractions in Venice.


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"Matt loves his daily driver 2013 Chevrolet Volt, and in his original review, the only complaint was extremely loud wind buffeting with the windows lowered. Chevrolet has a fix for that, and Matt had it installed, so does it work? YES!"
This video shows (with audio) the before and after of the Chevy Volt's wind buffeting fix.
The wind buffeting that plagues the Volt can be remedied with an optional (free) fix, but it will impact efficiency, even if only ever-so slightly.
So, it's up to you to decide if quiet is worth the decrease in efficiency. The fix does work, as is clearly evident in the video above, but if the noise never bothered you, then perhaps eliminating it just isn't something you're interested in sacrificing some efficiency for.


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Charter was inaugurated to serve passenger flights to/from international destinations with increased tourist traffic, depending on the season. It is simulating the financial model of a real airline (ticket income, aircraft maintenance, pilot salaries, airport expenses, catering, fuel, etc.).
All aircraft have unique registrations and are occupied by the pilots until they complete their flight and send their PIREP. Each aircraft is situated in a specific airport and the pilot must fly it from there to any available destination as per the schedule. Once the PIREP is sent, the aircraft moves to the destination airport awaiting its next flight/booking.
For anything regarding Charter, contact the division's manager at charter@oav.gr
For more info please contact the Pilots' Manager.
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Charter uses the same financial model used by OAV's Cargo, Airlines, Executive and Supersonic. This financial model was successfully launched by Cargo, the first time ever by a Greek virtual airline and it gives the pilot the chance to be part of the airline's progress through his/her activity.
Aircraft Registration System
Actual aircraft registrations according to the actual fleet of the airline and simulation of actual aircraft purchases or leases
Booking a specific aircraft according to registration for the purpose of flying
Position Report
The aircraft is released at the airport at which the last pilot landed
Pilots get paid on a monthly basis and also according to their activity
Payload Calculation
Ticket income depending on the load factor of the flight, ticket costs depending on the distance flown and demand according to the route
Flight Expenses
Direct and indirect operating costs of a flight such as fuel, aircraft cleaning, landing taxes, etc
Automated PIREP system
Automatic sending of PIREPS through OAV ACARS
To join Charter you need to meet the following requirements
have the rank of Captain (if you are a member of OAV) or equivalent experience to justify the rank of Captain from another VA or organization (if you are not a member and want to join us now).
complete successfully a multiple choice test
Checkride
complete a checkride to assess your basic flying skills by executing a small flight under IFR rules and ATC.
Airbus A300-605R
Fleet Size: 1 | Seats: 266
The Airbus A300 is a short- to medium-range widebody jet airliner. Launched in 1972 as the world's first twin-engined widebody, it was the first product of Airbus Industrie, a consortium of European aerospace companies, fully owned today by EADS. The A300 can typically seat 266 passengers in a two-class layout, with a maximum range of 4,070 nautical miles (7,540 km) when fully loaded, depending on model
ICAO: A306
Cargo: 8000 Kg
Fuel Capacity: 47504 Kg
DOW: 91040 Kg
MTOW: 171700 Kg
MLW: 140000 Kg
The Airbus A320 family consists of short- to medium-range, narrow-body, commercial passenger jet airliners manufactured by Airbus. The family includes the A318, A319, A320 and A321, plus the ACJ business jet. The A320's are also named A320ceo (current engine option) after the introduction of the A320neo. Final assembly of the family in Europe takes place in Toulouse, France, and Hamburg, Germany. Since 2009, a plant in Tianjin, China, has also started producing aircraft for Chinese airlines. In April 2013, Airbus has started construction work on a new production facility for the A319, A320 and A321 variants in Mobile, Alabama. The aircraft family can accommodate up to 220 passengers and has a range of 3,100 to 12,000 km (1,700 to 6,500 nmi), depending on model.
MTOW: 75500 Kg
MLW: 61000 Kg
Fleet Size: 18 | Seats: 168
Cargo: 11548 Kg
The Airbus A330 is a wide-body twin-engine jet airliner made by Airbus, a division of EADS. Versions of the A330 have a range of 7,400 to 13,430 kilometres (4,000 to 7,250 nm) and can accommodate up to 335 passengers in a two-class layout or carry 70 tonnes (150,000 lb) of cargo.
The origin of the A330 dates to the 1970s as one of several conceived derivatives of Airbus's first airliner, the A300. The A330 was developed in parallel with the A340, which shared many common airframe components but differed in number of engines. Both airliners incorporated fly-by-wire flight control technology, first introduced on an Airbus aircraft with the A320, as well as the A320's six-display glass cockpit. In June 1987, after receiving orders from various customers, Airbus launched the A330 and A340. The A330 was Airbus's first airliner that offered a choice of three engines: General Electric CF6, Pratt & Whitney PW4000, and Rolls-Royce Trent 700
Fuel Capacity: 109185 Kg
DOW: 119600 Kg
The Airbus A340 is a long-range four-engine wide-body commercial passenger jet airliner. Developed and produced by Airbus Industrie the A340 was assembled in Toulouse, France. It seats up to 375 passengers in the standard variants and 440 in the stretched −600 series. Depending on the model, it has a range of between 6,700 to 9,000 nautical miles (12,400 to 17,000 km). It is similar in design to the twin-engined A330 with which it was concurrently designed. Its distinguishing features are four high-bypass turbofan engines and three-bogie main landing gear.
Airbus manufactured the A340 in four fuselage lengths. The initial variant, A340-300, which entered service in 1993, measured 59.39 metres (194.8 ft). The shorter −200 was developed next, and the A340-600 was a 15.91 metres (52.2 ft) stretch of the −200. The −600 was developed alongside the shorter A340-500, which would become the longest-ranged commercial airliner until the arrival of the Boeing 777-200LR.
The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet airliner. It is the world's largest passenger airliner; many airports have upgraded their facilities to accommodate it because of its size. Initially named Airbus A3XX, Airbus designed the aircraft to challenge Boeing's monopoly in the large-aircraft market; the A380 made its first flight on 27 April 2005 and began commercial service in October 2007 with Singapore Airlines.
Avro RJ100
The British Aerospace 146 (also BAe 146) is a regional airliner that was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace, later part of BAE Systems. Production ran from 1983 until 2002. Manufacture of an improved version known as the Avro RJ began in 1992. A further-improved version with new engines, the Avro RJX, was announced in 1997, but only two prototypes and one production aircraft were built before production ceased in 2001. With 387 aircraft produced, the Avro RJ/BAe 146 is the most successful British civil jet programme.
ICAO: RJ1H
Fuel Capacity: 9217 Kg
Boeing B727-200Adv
The Boeing 727 is a midsized, narrow-body three-engined jet aircraft built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes from the early 1960s to 1984. It can carry 149 to 189 passengers and later models can fly up to 2,700 nautical miles (5,000 km) nonstop. Intended for short and medium-length flights, the 727 can use relatively short runways at smaller airports. It has three Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines below the T-tail, one on each side of the rear fuselage with a center engine that connects through an S-duct to an inlet at the base of the fin. The 727 is the only Boeing trijet, as a commercial design entering production
ICAO: B72A
The Boeing 737 Next Generation, commonly abbreviated as Boeing 737NG, is the name given to the −600/-700/-800/-900 series of the Boeing 737 aircraft. It is the third generation derivative of the 737, and follows the 737 Classic (−300/-400/-500) series, which began production in the 1980s. They are short- to medium-range, narrow-body jet airliners. Produced since 1996 by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the 737NG series includes 4 variations and can seat between 110 to 210 passengers
ICAO: B73Q
The Boeing 737 Next Generation, commonly abbreviated as Boeing 737NG, is the name given to the −600/-700/-800/-900 series of the Boeing 737 aircraft. It is the third generation derivative of the 737, and follows the 737 Classic (−300/-400/-500) series, which began production in the 1980s. They are short- to medium-range, narrow-body jet airliners. Produced since 1996 by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the 737NG series includes 4 variations and can seat between 110 to 210 passengers.
ICAO: B736
The Boeing 747 is a wide-body commercial airliner and cargo transport aircraft, often referred to by its original nickname, Jumbo Jet, or Queen of the Skies. It is among the world's most recognizable aircraft and was the first wide-body ever produced. Manufactured by Boeing's Commercial Airplane unit in the United States, the original version of the 747 was two and a half times larger in capacity than the Boeing 707, one of the common large commercial aircraft of the 1960s. First flown commercially in 1970, the 747 held the passenger capacity record for 37 years
The Boeing 757 is a mid-size, narrow-body twin-engine jet airliner that was designed and built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It is the manufacturer's largest single-aisle passenger aircraft and was produced from 1981 to 2004. The twinjet has a two-crew member glass cockpit, turbofan engines, a conventional tail and, for reduced aerodynamic drag, a supercritical wing design. Intended to replace the smaller three-engine 727 on short and medium routes, the 757 can carry 200 to 289 passengers for a maximum of 3,150 to 4,100 nautical miles (5,830 to 7,600 km), depending on variant. The 757 was designed concurrently with a wide-body twinjet, the 767, and owing to shared features pilots can obtain a common type rating that allows them to operate both aircraft
The Boeing 767 is a mid- to large-size, long-range, wide-body twin-engine jet airliner built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It was the manufacturer's first wide-body twinjet and its first airliner with a two-crew glass cockpit. The aircraft has two turbofan engines, a conventional tail, and, for reduced aerodynamic drag, a supercritical wing design. Designed as a smaller wide-body airliner than earlier aircraft such as the 747, the 767 has seating capacity for 181 to 375 persons and a design range of 3,850 to 6,385 nautical miles (7,130 to 11,825 km), depending on variant. Development of the 767 occurred in tandem with a narrow-body twinjet, the 757, resulting in shared design features which allow pilots to obtain a common type rating to operate both aircraft
The Boeing 777 is a long-range wide-body twin-engine jet airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It is the world's largest twinjet and has a typical seating capacity for 314 to 451 passengers, with a range of 5,235 to 9,380 nautical miles (9,695 to 17,370 km), depending on the version. Commonly referred to as the "Triple Seven", its distinguishing features include the largest-diameter turbofan engines of any aircraft, six wheels on each main landing gear, a circular fuselage cross-section and a blade-shaped tail cone. Developed in consultation with eight major airlines, the 777 was designed to replace older wide-body airliners and bridge the capacity difference between the 767 and 747. As Boeing's first fly-by-wire airliner, it has computer-mediated controls; it is also the first entirely computer-designed commercial aircraft.
ICAO: B77L
ICAO: B77W
Bombardier DASH8-Q400
Fleet Size: 8 | Seats: 78
The Bombardier Dash 8 or Q-Series, previously known as the de Havilland Canada Dash 8 or DHC-8, is a series of twin-engined, medium range, turboprop airliners. Introduced by de Havilland Canada (DHC) in 1984, they are now produced by Bombardier Aerospace. Over 1,000 Dash 8s of all models have been built, with Bombardier forecasting a total production run of 1,192 aircraft of all variants through 2016
ICAO: DH8D
McDonnell-Douglas MD11
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is a three-engine medium- to long-range widebody jet airliner, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and, later, by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Based on the DC-10, it features a stretched fuselage, increased wingspan with winglets, refined airfoils on the wing and smaller tailplane, new engines and increased use of composite materials. Two of its engines are mounted on underwing pylons and a third engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer. It also features an all-digital glass cockpit that decreases the flight deck crew from the three required on the DC-10 to two by eliminating the necessity for a flight engineer.
ICAO: MD11
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 is a family of twin-engine, short- to medium-range, single-aisle commercial jet airliners. The MD-80 series were lengthened and updated from the DC-9. The airliner family can seat from 130 up to 172 passengers depending on variant and seating configuration.
The MD-80 series was introduced into commercial service on October 10, 1980 by Swissair. The series includes the MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, MD-87, and MD-88. These all have the same fuselage length except the shortened MD-87. The MD-80 series was followed into service in modified form by the MD-90 in 1995 and the MD-95/Boeing 717 in 1999
LGAVEleftherios Venizelos - Athens, Greece
LGAV - Greece
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (Diethnís Aeroliménas Athinón "Elefthérios Venizélos"; (IATA: ATH, ICAO: LGAV), began operation on March 29, 2001 and is the primary civilian airport that serves the city of Athens and the region of Attica. The airport is the major hub and base of Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air. The airport serves more than 14 million travellers annually and its name honours the Greek statesman Eleftherios Venizelos. As of late 2011, the airport is the thirtieth busiest airport in Europe
LGTS - Greece
Thessaloniki International Airport "Macedonia" (ICAO: LGTS, IATA: SKG) is located 15 km southeast of the city of Thessaloniki, in Thermi municipality and in 2008 was the third busiest airport in Greece. It was previously called "Mikra Thessaloniki Airport" but was renamed in 1993 taking the name of the historical geographical region of Macedonia.The IATA name SKG comes from SaloniKa Greece.
It serves domestic and international flights to European countries and Cyprus. It operates 24 hours as a passenger and cargo terminal with 14 aircraft parking positions of all sizes. Ground handling is made by the Olympic Air, the Swissport and Goldair Handling Agent companies. The airport also houses Air Force squadrons and Thessaloniki's Aero Club which operates 18 hours a day and rents light aircraft
LGTSMakedonia Airport - Thessaloniki, Greece
MMMXBenito Juarez - Mexico City, Mexico
MMMX - Mexico
Mexico City International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México, AICM); officially Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (English: Benito Juárez International Airport) (IATA: MEX, ICAO: MMMX) is a commercial airport that serves Greater Mexico City. It is Mexico's busiest and Latin America's second busiest airport by passenger traffic; and it is both Mexico's and Latin America's busiest airport by aircraft movements. The airport sustains 35,000 jobs directly and around 15,000 indirectly in the immediate area. The airport is owned by Grupo Aeroportuario de la Ciudad de México and operated by Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares, the government-owned corporation, which also operates 22 other airports throughout Mexico.
OMDB - UAE
Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB, ICAO: OMDB) (Arabic: مطار دبي الدولي) is a major international airport located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic. It is a major airline hub in the Middle East, and is the main airport of Dubai. It is situated in the Al Garhoud district, 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km; 2.9 mi) east of Dubai.
OMDBDubai International Airport - Dubai, UAE
LOWIInnsbruck Airport - Innsbruck, Austria
LOWI - Austria
Innsbruck Airport (IATA: INN, ICAO: LOWI), also known as Kranebitten Airport, is the largest international airport in Tyrol in western Austria. It is located approximately 2.5 miles from the centre of Innsbruck. The airport, which was opened in 1925, handles regional flights around the Alps, as well as seasonal international traffic to further European destinations. During the winter, activity increases significantly, due to the high number of skiers travelling to the region.
Innsbruck Airport is well known for having a difficult approach due to surrounding terrain, prohibiting certain aircraft types from operating at the airport.
LFMN - France
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (French: Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur) (IATA: NCE, ICAO: LFMN) is an international airport located 3.2 NM (5.9 km; 3.7 mi) southwest[2] of Nice, in the Alpes-Maritimes départment of France. It is the third busiest airport in France and serves as a focus city for Air France and an operating base for easyJet.
LFMNCote d'Azur Airport- Nice, France
RPLLNinoy Aquino - Manila, Philippines
RPLL - Philippines
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Filipino: Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Ninoy Aquino) or NAIA /ˈnaɪ.ə/, also known as Manila International Airport (IATA: MNL, ICAO: RPLL), is the airport serving Manila and its surroundingmetropolitan area. Located along the border between the cities of Pasay and Parañaque, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of Manila proper and southwest of Makati, NAIA is the main international gateway for travelers to the Philippinesand serves as a hub for AirAsia Zest, Cebu Pacific, PAL Express, Philippine Airlines, Tigerair Philippines, andPhilippines AirAsia. It is managed by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), a branch of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).
KMCO - USA
Orlando International Airport (IATA: MCO, ICAO: KMCO, FAA LID: MCO) is an international airport six miles southeast of Orlando, Florida. It is the second-busiest airport in the state of Florida the 13th-busiest airport in the United States and the 29th-busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic.
KMCOOrlando International Airport - Florida, USA
ENGMOslo International Airport - Oslo, Norway
ENGM - Norway
Oslo Airport (Norwegian: Oslo Lufthavn; IATA: OSL, ICAO: ENGM) is the main international airport serving Oslo, the capital of and most populous city in Norway. Oslo is also served by the low-cost Torp airport. Oslo Airport is the main domestic hub and international airport for Norway, and is the second-busiest airport in the Nordic countries. A hub for Scandinavian Airlines, an operating base for Norwegian Air Shuttle, and a focus city for Widerøe, it connects to 28 domestic and about 115 international destinations. Almost 26 million passengers traveled through the airport in 2016, making it the nineteenth-busiest airport in Europe.
KSFO - USA
San Francisco International Airport (IATA: SFO, ICAO: KSFO, FAA LID: SFO) is 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco,California, near Millbrae and San Bruno in unincorporated San Mateo County. It has flights to points throughout North America and is a major gateway to Europe and Asia.
SFO is the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second busiest in California, after Los Angeles International Airport. In 2013 it was the seventh busiest in the United States and the twenty-first busiest airport in the world by passenger count. It is the fifth largest hub for United Airlines and functions as United's primary transpacific gateway
KSFOSan Francisco International Airport - California, USA
YMMLTullamarine Airport - Melbourne, Australia
YMML - Australia
Melbourne Airport (IATA: MEL, ICAO: YMML), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the primary airport serving the city of Melbourne, and the second busiest airport in Australia. It was opened in 1970 to replace the nearby Essendon Airport. Melbourne Airport is the sole international airport of the four airports serving the Melbourne metropolitan area.
LGAV Eleftherios Venizelos - Athens, Greece


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Image provided by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti shows the debris left by Hurricane Matthew in Jeremie city, Haiti on Oct. 6, 2016. Haiti was hit hardest by Hurricane Matthew in the Caribbean region with more than 271 people reported dead as of Thursday evening. (Xinhua/Logan Abassi/UN/MINUSTAH)
Image provided by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti shows villagers walking through a flooded street after the pass of Hurricane Matthew, in Jeremie city, Haiti on Oct. 6, 2016. Haiti was hit hardest by Hurricane Matthew in the Caribbean region with more than 271 people reported dead as of Thursday evening. (Xinhua/Logan Abassi/UN/MINUSTAH)
Image provided by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti shows two boys playing on the debris left by Hurricane Matthew in Jeremie city, Haiti on Oct. 6, 2016. Haiti was hit hardest by Hurricane Matthew in the Caribbean region with more than 271 people reported dead as of Thursday evening. (Xinhua/Logan Abassi/UN/MINUSTAH)
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India to cut Saudi oil imports amid escalating standoff over output & diversification drive
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Indian state refiners are planning to cut oil imports from Saudi Arabia by about a quarter in May, Reuters has reported, citing its sources. This comes after calls from India to increase crude production were ignored by OPEC.
The sources said, on condition of anonymity, that Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, as well as Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals, are preparing to lift about 10.8 million barrels in May.
According to people familiar with the discussions, the move is part of the Indian government's drive to cut dependence on crude from the Middle East. They said that state refiners, which control about 60% of India's five million barrels per day (bpd) refining capacity, together import an average 14.7-14.8 million barrels of Saudi oil per month.
The refiners could not cut April oil imports from Saudi Arabia as nominations were placed before the OPEC+ decision in early March to extend most cuts, the sources added. They also said that plans for May were preliminary and final May nominations would be known in early April.
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India is the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, importing more than 80% of its oil needs and relying heavily on the Middle East.
The country's oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan has repeatedly called on OPEC+ to ease supply curbs as India's economy was being hit hard by growing oil prices. The minister has blamed Saudi's voluntary cuts for contributing to a spike in global oil prices. However, the Saudi energy minister suggested India dip into strategic reserves filled with cheaper oil bought last year.
Pradhan responded by asking refiners to speed up their diversification of crude sources and reduce reliance on the Middle East.
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WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- There's no evidence that soy foods protect against uterine cancer, a large Japanese study reports.
Soy foods contain isoflavones, a plant-derived estrogen that some research suggests may be protective against cancer. But previous studies into how soy foods may affect uterine (endometrial) cancer risk have yielded inconsistent findings.
This new study included more than 49,000 Japanese women who were surveyed twice in five years about their diet, lifestyle, medical history and food consumption of eight soy food items, including miso soup, tofu and soy milk.
After five years, 112 of the women were diagnosed with uterine cancer. But the researchers found no association between higher consumption of soy foods and a lower risk of uterine cancer, according to the study, which was published June 18 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The researchers noted that the women who consumed more soy foods also ate more fruit and vegetables and tended to be older, more likely to have a history of diabetes, and less likely to be current smokers or to consume alcohol or coffee.
"Our study found that intake of soy and isoflavones were not associated with the risk of endometrial cancer," study co-author Dr. Motoki Iwasaki, of the National Cancer Center in Tokyo, said in a journal news release.
"Although the incidence of endometrial cancer is much lower in Asian countries, the incidence rate has been increasing. We also know that the consumption of soy foods among Japanese people is very high," Iwasaki noted.
"We need further studies with a greater number of cases to verify these findings and add to the research base," the researcher concluded.
John Thorp, journal deputy editor-in-chief, added in the news release, "Confirmation of these results needs further investigation and larger, more diverse studies."
The U.S. National Library of Medicine has more about uterine cancer.


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Lead - Base Metals
Learn about the lead usage, it's application in batteries and other industrial uses. Get to know the demand & supply from and industrial standpoint and how to trade lead after considering global factors.
We will now turn our focus towards lead, a metal that is widely used today because it isductile, malleable, has a low melting point, and can resist corrosion. Compared to other non-ferrous metals however, lead is heavy, weighing around 11.3 grams/cm3. Lead is mainly extracted from Galena, an ore that contains lead (around 86%), sulphur (around 13%), and traces of silver (around 1%). Recycling lead is easy, cost effective, lowers the release of lead into the environment, and retains the quality and impurity of lead obtained from mining. Because of these factors, nearly half of lead's global production comes from recycling the metal.
Lead derivatives are traded around the world. LME and SHFE are two of the major exchanges that offer trading in lead. In India, lead futures is traded on the MCX platform.
Lead usage
As stated earlier, lead is ductile, malleable, has a low melting point, and can resist corrosion. These features make lead quite valuable across a range of industrial applications. A vast majority of lead that is produced goes into motor vehicles in lead-acid batteries. This segment occupies 80% of the demand for lead. Despite being discovered well over a century ago, lead-acid batteries are still the most preferred batteries that are used in today's vehicles. In fact, over a billion vehicles around the world are powered by lead-acid batteries.Lead-acid batteries are preferred over other batteries because they offer high efficiency, high reliability, high performance, are quite affordable, are safe, and are easily recyclable.
The rest of the demand for lead – a fifth of the total – comes from other applications.Some of these applications are stated below:
As lead is well known to absorb electromagnetic radiation,it is used in x-ray equipments to shield patients against harmful electromagnetic radiation as well as in nuclear reactors.
Because it is inexpensive, has a low melting point, and is heavy, lead is used to make bullets and ammunition.
Lead is also used to make alloys, such as bronze, solder etc. For this, lead is combined with other metals such as copper, aluminium, and tin.
As lead is known to absorb sound and vibration because of its high surface density and weight, it is used in making industrial sheets that are fitted around walls to minimize sound from traveling across them.
As lead is known to resist water and prevent leaks, it is also used for waterproofing purposes such as in roofing, weathering etc.
Factors that impact the price of lead
Some of the major factors that impact the price of lead have already been discussed in the previous chapters. These include the dollar, with which lead shares a negative correlation; and market risk appetite, with which lead shares a positive correlation. Besides, lead is impacted by its warehouse inventory levels in the same way other non-ferrous metals are impacted by their respective warehouse inventory levels. The other major lead-specific factors that impact the price of lead are as mentioned below:
Health of the global auto sector
Given that lead is primarily used in lead-acid batteries that are installed in vehicles, the health of the auto sector plays acrucial role in influencing the price trajectory of lead. A robust global economy boosts consumer sentiment, which in turn increases demand for consumer discretionary products such as automobiles. And as manufacturers anticipate a pickup in the demand for automobiles, they increasethe production of vehicles.This in turn boosts demand for lead-acid batteries. On the other hand, a weakening economy has the opposite impact on the demand for lead-acid batteries and subsequently on their prices.
One important variable that can influence the demand for automobiles is interest rates across important economies such as China, US, Euro area, UK, Japan, and India. Automobiles are usually financed using mortgages. Generally speaking, the higher the interest rates move, the greater is the likelihood that demand for automobiles and subsequently for lead-acid batteries will weaken, and vice versa. Another factor that can sometimes influence the demand for automobiles is the price of crude oil. As crude oil has a direct impact on the pricing of gasoline and diesel, its trajectory can impact auto sales, especially during periods of sharp price swings. Ahuge spike in the price of crude oil, for instance, might negatively impact auto sales, and vice versa.This in turn could reduce demand for lead-acid batteries and thereby cause lead prices to decline.
Chinese demand
China is the world's largest consumer of lead, accounting for around two-fifths of the world demandeach year. Given such a huge share, the nation plays a crucial role in influencing the broader price trends of lead. While auto sector is arguably the most important factor impacting demand for lead from China, another sector that influences demand for the metal is power. Lead batteriesare used not only in vehicles but also in industries to provide a stable and secure power for various applications that require a continuous flow of electricity. As such, economic health of China plays a crucial role in deciding the price trend of lead. A stronger Chinese economy would boost demand not only for vehicles but also for various industrial activities, all of which will increase demand for lead batteries and subsequently underpin lead prices. A weakening Chinese economy, on the other hand, would have the opposite impact.
Chinese supply
China is not only the world's largest consumer of lead, but is also the world's largest producer of lead, contributing to around two-fifths of the world's supplies each year.As such, lead prices are also influenced by the supply trends from China.Reduction in Chinese supplies tends to tighten the global markets, especially if this reduction is accompanied with low inventory levels and strong demand. The opposite is also true in case there is an increase in Chinese supplies.
One of the key factors that has been impacting Chinese supplies over the past few months is steps taken by Chinese authorities to reduce environmental pollution. In order to do this, the Chinese government has been introducing stringent environmental norms. These norms also include cracking down on polluting mines and smelters, an action which can impact the operating levels of some of the lead mines and smelters too.If this hampers the primary and secondary output of lead from China, it would tighten the global supplies, especially if demand for the metal remains strong.
Another factor that would indicate the current situation of lead market in China is the fees that Chinese smelters get to process lead concentrates into refined metal, called TCs (Treatment charges) and RCs (Refining charges). TCs/RCs also reflect the profits that smelters earn from processing lead concentrates. Generally, a low TC suggests at a tight concentrate market, and vice versa. A low TC/RC if also accompanied by low lead price would significantly reduce the profit potential for smelters, who could then possibly reduce their output level, which in turn could tighten the market for refined lead. On the other hand, a high TC/RC if also accompanied by high lead price would increase the profit potential for smelters, who could then possibly boost their output level, which in turn could cause an oversupplyof refined lead.
Potential health hazards and availability of substitutes
Lead is an extremely harmful metal that is known to be very toxic to human health. Studies have found out that exposure to lead can damage the nervous system and cause neurological disorders. Lead is said to be even more harmful to children, as their body tends to absorb lead more than an adult body does. Besides impacting the human brain, exposure to lead can damage kidney, liver, and increase the risk of high blood pressure among people.
Because of the severe health hazards of exposure to lead, the usage of the metal has been phased out from a lot of applications where humans could come in direct contact with it. Some of these include the usage of lead in paints, water pipes, and fuel. Each of these significantly increased the risk of lead being inhaled or consumed by humans, and hence were banned by governments around the world. Today, lead is only used in areas where its exposure to humans is extremely low to virtually nil. Examples include lead-acid batteries.
Lead extraction and production damages not only the air, but also soils and waters. Given that environmental norms are becoming tighter with each passing day and given the harmful impact lead exposure has to a human body, there is a possibility that the metal could be gradually phased out from more applications once the economic alternatives and substitutes to lead become available. One area where this is happening is in the automotive segment. Generally, gasoline and diesel-based engines have lead-acid batteries, while electric vehicles (EVs) have lithium-ion batteries. As the environment goes green, EVs could eventually displace traditional vehicles in the future, which in turn could reduce the need for lead-acid batteries, and thereby lower a major source of demand for lead.
As such, the major long-term risks that the lead industry faces are the potential health hazards of exposure to lead on the human health and the availability of economic and viable substitutes.
How to trade lead
When trading lead, some of the key things to keep a track of are as mentioned below:
Keep a track of the health of the global auto sector, considering that 80% of lead's demand comes from lead-acid batteries which are used in vehicles.
Monitor economic data from China to gauge the health of its automotive and power sector.
Keep a track of the pace of developments in the EV segment. A sooner-than-anticipated increase in their usage at the cost of traditional vehicles could reduce demand for lead-acid batteries and subsequently for lead.
Compare LME inventories with LME price spreads, as this gives clues as to the prevailing tightness of lead in the physical markets.
Ramdas K C commented on July 10th, 2019 at 10:37 PM
How the Dollar affects negatively to the lead price action.
tejas commented on August 14th, 2019 at 5:14 PM
Just like all commodities which are priced in USD, the USD has an inverse correlation with commodity prices. In effect, if USD goes up, commodities go down and vice versa. It's the same for lead. But you must remember that since you're trading on MCX, the consequences are different. If the rupee weakens against USD, then the price of commodities will proportionately increase. Why? Because you'd have to pay more rupees to buy the same quantity of the commodity.