Given the lack of atmospheric forcing with the frontal boundary, the chance for severe storms has been reduced to isolated for western and northern areas. As I stated in my update yesterday, what is likely to occur are slow moving pulse storms which could bring flash flooding from heavy rain. Southern and western areas may get a shower around midday ahead of the frontal approach in the afternoon. It will be a "weather you can wear" type of day as dew points climb into the 60s to perhaps the low 70s for southwest interior areas. It will be uncomfortable, but short lived.
Coastal areas may see some fog Saturday morning, but as the northwest breeze picks up, that should blow out by mid-morning, with a nice day on tap statewide.
This loop gives a general idea of what to expect precipitation wise through early next week. After the cold front slides through on Friday, it will be a dry, but cool weekend. Clouds will be on the increase from west to east Monday and showers are in the offing Monday into early Tuesday. We could have another rain event for the middle part of next week.
Given the lack of moisture from the southwest, these rain events next week are likely to be scattered in nature. When systems approach us from the northwest, there generally isn't a whole lot of rainfall that comes out of these. As like the clipper snow makers in winter, there is often little moisture to work with and the impacts are minimal for most.
And yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you... yes, that is snow (blue shaded) in the forecast for Newfoundland over the weekend. The cold air continues to lurk to our northeast. Mother Nature could care less that the calendar is about to flip to June.
If you like the heat and humidity, Friday will be your day. The cooler trend that occurs after that will be with us for the next several days. June appears to be on the cool and generally dry side for much of the northeast through the first half of the month. Summer may show up on it's official astronomical start date come the third week of the month.
As always, please stay in touch with NWS Caribou for northern and eastern areas, and NWS Gray for western and southern regions for the latest bulletins and forecast information.
Feel free to follow the Pine Tree Weather Facebook page and my Twitter account for more information from me.
Thursday sees the humidity gradually increase during the day and into the evening. High pressure keeping the region cool and dry appears to be a bit stubborn in departure, which may keep the sultry air away from most of the region until after night fall. Friday will certainly be a sticky affair, but it will only be for a day as drier air returns on Saturday.
This loop here is from the NAM-WRF model starting at 5 AM Friday until 7 PM. This is rough idea of what to expect for timing and type. As time grows closer, a few things can be ruled out. Tornadoes and damaging wind do not appear to be factor. These storms appear of a pulse variety, which with little upper air wind means what storms form will likely move slow and cause flash flood potential rain in isolated areas.
As discussed in yesterday's update, there will be plenty of moisture, along with convective energy and cooler temperatures aloft that will touch off showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon into the wee hours of Saturday morning. There could be a few isolated showers around daylight along the coast, but those appear short lived and the region will clear out during the day. I am not going to rule out severe potential just yet. Anytime there is tropical air with cold air bearing down on the region, there is the threat for strong storms.
After the warm up late week and cool down over the weekend, it appears that even cooler air is likely to start off in June. While it is early to tell, the gardeners and farmers will want to pay attention to frost threats in the middle part of next week. After that, a ridge appears to build in to warm the region for the second full weekend of June.
Without question it has been a very dry spring for western and southern areas, and abnormally dry for eastern areas of the state. Northern Maine is down on rainfall for the month, but for the season is only off fractionally or in the case of Caribou, showing a surplus. All areas of the state are running below average for May, and it will end that way as the month closes out on Thursday.
Numbers not shown in the graphic but worth noting, our neighbors in New Hampshire are feeling the effects from the dry conditions, also. Manchester has only recorded 0.77" of rain for May and is down 2.97" from it's monthly average of 3.74". Concord has received slightly more at 1.01" for the month, off 2.39" of its average of 3.40". Seasonally (since March 1st) Manchester is down 4.29" and Concord is off 2.17" from normal. This information, along with the deficits for Portland and Augusta indicate the lack of rain is affecting much of southern New Hampshire, and is a regional problem for central New England.
The outlook for the first couple weeks of June aren't showing much relief from the drought conditions, either. For those who depend on well water, you should be conserving supply if you have not already. For the hikers, campers, those who want to burn off brush or have a bonfire, you need to stay in touch with the Maine Forest Service and local fire departments for permits and information. Wildfire concerns will persist until meaningful rain comes, and that could be awhile.
Outside of a couple of minor adjustments to temperatures, the forecast hasn't changed much heading into the weekend. With the increased humidity, fog could be a concern for coastal areas Friday morning. I will keep the threat for severe storms in the forecast and may alter that in my update tomorrow pending on overnight data and review of conditions to the west.
As always, stay in touch with NWS Caribou for northern and eastern Maine and NWS Gray for western and southern Maine for official forecasts, bulletins, and information.
You can follow Pine Tree Weather on Facebook and Twitter for more information from me.
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After another dry day Wednesday, a southwest flow ahead of a cold front drives the humidity levels high Thursday night into Friday. Showers and thunderstorms develop Friday as the front moves through the region. A back door cold front sinks south late Friday, providing a dry but cooler trend for the weekend.
Folks statewide should stay in close contact with the forecast in regards to Friday for severe weather potential. A frontal boundary containing rich remnant moisture from Alberto moves westward during the day. Storms could bring frequent lightning, flash flooding, gusty winds and hail. Time will tell if tornadic features may also be a concern. PLEASE stay updated on the forecast.
Outside of the northeast corner of The County, most of the state is well below normal for rainfall. Some areas did pick up some Saturday evening from the recent front that passed through, but many areas didn't see much, if anything. Southern areas remain on pace for the second driest May on record, a mark likely achieved as the month ends on Thursday.
I wish I had better news to report on the prospects for rain. The rainfall idea from the Weather Prediction Center Tuesday morning shows some liquid on the way late week from the Alberto remnants, but this is only a rough idea. Knowing the front will be tropical in nature may provide some heavy rain in areas, but some areas may escape with low end amounts. The next chance for a widespread rain event appears next week, but that is a low confidence idea for now.
In the past, I have issued two separate forecast panels to cover regional outlooks. At times I found it to be difficult to be more accurate for the region due to varying conditions. This graphic I am testing for now to see if it is going to work. I would like feedback from you on whether you like the new presentation. My own self critique indicates that it is a bit busy, but it does do the job to allow me to become more specific for the region.
The only mention on this outlook worth mentioning is I expect a coastal sea breeze on Saturday that will likely keep the shorelines of the south and east in the 60s. Other than that, the forecast for now looks good for each area.
Stay in touch with NWS Gray for western and southern Maine, NWS Caribou for eastern and northern Maine, the Pine Tree Weather Facebook page and my Twitter account for more information.
I was sorting out some graphics and feel confident at this point to put the winter icons to rest. The region isn't out of the range for frost threats, but the snow idea is over. That noted, areas of Newfoundland picked up over a foot of the white stuff on Wednesday, and areas of northern New Brunswick saw some accumulation as well. While that is going on, there is a tropical system forming off the Yucatan Peninsula. While Friday will feel like summer for Maine, by Sunday the region will feel a temperature whiplash with highs only in the 50s and 60s. Ah, spring!
Spring is known for back door cold fronts in this part of the planet, and that is exactly what is on tap for the weekend. The front sags from the northeast to the southwest Friday into Saturday bringing a chance for showers and thunderstorms. The front stalls to the south on Sunday, which will bring a decent but cool day for the north and east, which clouds persist over the south and west. Monday appears foggy and drizzly for the coastal plain, with a risk of a shower everywhere as the front moves through Monday afternoon into early Tuesday. Temperatures increase as we head into the middle part of next week.
Due to the change in forecast with the front sagging further to the south, what appeared as beneficial rain earlier in the week has backed off on that idea considerably. The mountains and north will get some, while much of the coastal plain won't see a whole lot of precipitation over the next week.
For folks with interest in the eastern and central Gulf coast region, consider this a public service announcement for you. This is for informational purposes only, and is by no means an actual forecast. Guidance is indicating the first tropical system of the season forming over the weekend and making landfall in the central region roughly Monday or Tuesday. Whether or not this system becomes named as Alberto time will tell, but there appears to be a good chance that it will. How strong the system will get remains in question. At the very least it will bring potential for flooding rainfall to parts of Florida up into Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and southeastern Louisiana, along with the Carolinas. As always, stay in touch with the National Hurricane Center for the latest official forecast information, along with the local National Weather Service office for the region where you have concern.
Saturday starts off dry with some sun which will allow temperatures to rise up in the 70s before the back door cold front drops down and kick off some showers in the afternoon. Sunday and Monday are likely to be mostly cloudy affairs, and cool. Memorial Day appears to be a fog/drizzle situation for much of the coast, with light scattered showers as frontal boundary approaches from the west later in the day. Skies clear out Tuesday, and temperatures gradually rise as the week progresses.
For the most part, the north country gets the better weekend, especially for the Crown. After the showers pass through Saturday morning, it appears dry until the afternoon on Memorial Day. The north will see more sun and warmer conditions on Sunday, with some areas of The County pushing 70°. With the front from the west pushing through on Monday, that will be the cooler of the three days ahead. Another front approaches the far north later in the week.
For official forecast information and bulletins, please check in with NWS Caribou for northern and eastern Maine and NWS Gray for western and southern Maine.
The battle between cold and warm continue over the North American continent and New England appears to be in cross hairs of it over Memorial Day Weekend. Six upper level lows are sandwiched in between three strong ridges, and the result is a frontal boundary that appears to wobble over New England beginning Friday for northern and eastern Maine, then sagging south and westward for Saturday and the rest of the weekend.
The weekend does not appear to be a total loss. Showers appear light to moderate at times, but scattered and intermittent. It all depends on region and time of day. For those that are camping, expect shower activity at night Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
As stated with regularity this spring, wildfire concerns have ran high due to the lack of any meaningful rainfall. With the foliage blooming, it calms the threat a bit, but much of the region is still very dry.
The only area where rainfall has kept close to normal in May is that in Houlton where they are currently running 0.09" deficit. Frenchville (-1.03"), Augusta (-1.64"), and Portland (-2.09") are the state's driest areas that have any long term recorded history. In fact, if the month ended today, this would be the second driest May on record for Maine's largest city with only 0.75" of rainfall recorded at the Jetport.
The region could use a good soaker. We'll have to watch the Gulf of Mexico for next week to see if the area can tap into some of that moisture. The shower activity over Maine this weekend will bring some rain, but may not make much of a dent in the current monthly shortfall.
Rainfall total idea for the eastern half of the country through the weekend shows heavy rain over the southeast from tropical influence. A disturbance is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center for possible development. At this point, it appears that it is more of monsoon rain maker than anything else. With the frontal boundary meandering over New England, there is a chance for some beneficial rain. This idea may be a touch overdone, but 1/4"-3/4" is a reasonable total for much of the state between Friday and Monday evening.
It will feel like summer Friday with widespread 80s. With dew points in the upper 50s / low 60s, it could feel a touch humid in areas, but generally warm and comfortable. Saturday, the warm area appears to be eastern Maine where the sun breaks out, whereas southern areas will stay on the cool side (50s / 60s) and deal with showers activity. Off and on showers will persist as the frontal boundary hangs around through the remainder of the weekend.
Thursday will be touch cooler for the north as clouds dominate the skyline with a weak boundary sliding southeastward from Quebec. Friday will be showery for the north, with much of the western mountains staying dry. That equation flips on Saturday, with cooler, damp conditions for western areas, where The County stays dry. Off and on showers for both regions are possible the remainder of the weekend.
As always, please consult with NWS Caribou for eastern and northern Maine, and NWS Gray for western & southern Maine for official forecasts and bulletins.
The area was able to get some benefit of shower activity over the weekend, and there is more on the way for Tuesday into Wednesday. As the foliage continues to grow in, the fire threat will gradually diminish toward the weekend, which is good news for campers and hikers that are planning to get out and enjoy the long weekend.
Tuesday won't be a total loss as showers should hold off until around noon over south and western areas, and then work northeastward in the afternoon. Northern Maine should see most of the daylight on the dry end with showers reaching there by late afternoon / early evening.
Wednesday sees showers slowly tapering from southwest to northeast during the morning, ending roughly late morning to mid-afternoon over northern and eastern areas.
This loop represents humidity in the air over the North American continent through Monday evening. This is shows the pattern extremely well. The browns and grays identify dry air, the other colors represent increased moisture. The loops shows the uptick of humidity with the Tuesday / Wednesday system, followed by drier air for Thursday. Humidity increases Friday into Saturday as showers are expected once again, followed by drier air settling in for Sunday into Monday.
This is the GFS model idea for what could happen here. There are discrepancies in model ideas for the second half of the weekend in regards to the movement of the frontal boundary over the region. The European model keeps the moisture and rain threat in the forecast through Monday. Important to note that the European model has done poorly over our region beyond five days. Given that recent performance, I tend to side with the GFS at this point. The GFS has been the better of the two models in the 5-7 day range. We can't take the forecast for second half of the weekend to the bank yet, but I like the chances that Sunday and Monday will be decent weather days.
High temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday will be dependent on where one is in the north. Tuesday will be warmer for the Crown since showers won't arrive until later, and the mercury could climb there into the low 70s. For Wednesday, it's the opposite, with cooler temperatures north and warmer temperatures over the western mountains. A weak disturbance brings more clouds than sun for Thursday, then showers return to start the holiday weekend.
With showers ending Wednesday morning, temperatures should tick up the 70s much of the region, with far eastern areas staying cooler in the upper 60s. Friday will feel like summer with 80s possible for much of the southwest interior, cooler DownEast. I expect humidity will also build Friday as a warm front approaches from the southwest.
Official forecasts from NWS Gray for western and southern Maine and NWS Caribou for eastern and northern Maine.
The calendar may read mid-May but the current pattern of the atmosphere could care less. High pressure moves southeastward from Quebec and settles in overnight Thursday into Friday morning. There may be a bit of a breeze and enough of it to prevent frost from forming, but it would be wise to cover up the plants over the interior Thursday night. As high pressure takes over for the day on Friday, there is a better chance for frost to develop Friday night into Saturday morning. After that, overnight temps moderate to warmer levels as we head into next week.
The North Atlantic hurricane season is upon us and guidance has been sniffing around with different scenarios in the past week. As we see in winter with doomsday model snowfall outputs which spread around on social media, this game gets played in the summer with potential tropical events.
There is no question that the pattern is conducive for some sort of tropical system to develop in coming days. Warm sea surface temperatures and wind patterns over the tropics are certainly there. It is definitely something to keep an eye on for those with interests in the south. Whether or not any feature can make it north, time will tell. The Bermuda High appears more prevalent in guidance ideas than in times past, which is an indicator for a warmer trend for northeast region. It's that high that brings not only the warmth, but also humidity.
For now, model ideas are but science fiction until a storm pieces together. It's buyer beware for those social mediums that display gloom and doom. Chose your sources wisely. The best source is checking in with The National Hurricane Center.
For Friday, it will likely be the tale of the shorelines versus the interior coastal plain temperature wise. The immediate coast may struggle to reach 60°, and areas like Rockland may have a hard time reaching the mid-50s. Showers arrive Saturday from southwest to northeast, with steadier rain arriving in the afternoon (south) and evening (east). After the warm front passes through, there may be a few showers early Sunday, but the sun should come out in areas and generally be a fair day. Shower return Sunday evening as a cold front sweeps through, ending early Monday. Another system approaches from the west Tuesday into Wednesday.
For the north country, outside of frost/freeze threat through Saturday morning, the trend is quiet and cool. Showers arrive Saturday afternoon in the mountains, and in the evening for the far north. Northern areas will have a decent day overall to start the weekend. Steadier rain arrives for all areas Saturday night, and there may be a few lingering showers into Sunday morning. There appears to be a bit of a break Sunday before the cold front arrives Sunday afternoon into the evening, bringing another round of shower activity. The first of the week appears dry and comfortable, with the next rain maker arriving Tuesday night into Wednesday.
As always, stay up to date with the National Weather Service in Gray for western and southern Maine and the National Weather Service in Caribou for eastern and northern areas.
I have a bit of family business to attend to on Friday and Saturday. I will do my best to do a short term update at the very least either on Twitter or on Facebook pending on the time I have.
Outside of a chance of a sprinkle / shower in northern areas Wednesday evening, the state appears dry until Saturday. As high pressure that keeps the region quiet for the remainder of the week slides offshore, a southwest flow develops and brings showers to the state Saturday in the form of a warm front, with a trailing cold front bringing another round for Sunday.
While the timing may not be great for weekend plans, the two systems will deliver some much needed rainfall for the parched region, helping to quell the wildfire threat and assist gardeners as they start the seasonal crops.
Saturday daytime appears to be the damper one of the two for southern and central areas, with showers arriving in northern areas towards evening. As the warm frontal boundary moves northeast, a trailing cold front approaches the region for Sunday, with the steadier rain occurring Sunday night, ending early Monday.
The main concern for the north country will be the frost threat for the remaining mornings of the work week. Overnight temps modify by the weekend. High temperatures will range in the 60s +/- for the entire region through the next five days.
I can't rule out an early morning shower for Sunday, and a hit or miss shower in the early afternoon. Showers appear to become more numerous as Sunday evening approaches.
Temperatures that resemble something close to early summer are on tap for Thursday, then take a dip through the first half of the weekend. From Sunday onward, the daily highs spring back up to the 70s. Shoreline areas may see cooler temperatures from an onshore breeze late in the week.
Southern and eastern zones may see some shower activity late in the day Sunday into early Monday morning, with increasing sun to start the work week.
For the latest official forecast information, please check in with NWS Gray for southern and western Maine, and NWS Caribou for eastern and northern Maine.
Feel free to follow me on the Pine Tree Weather Facebook page and on my Twitter account.
I will do my best to provide updates as we head into the weekend.
This is shaping up to be one of those days where guidance gives strong hints but actual results may vary. A strong cold front is bearing down on the region. Ahead of it comes the humid air which will advance northeast and bring fuel for thunderstorm activity. How far north the humid air penetrates in conjunction with how much sun will get out after the initial wave skirts through the region midday will tell the tale on late afternoon storm threats.
There is no question that the MidAtlantic and southwest New England is likely to have a rough afternoon. There is a very good chance for supercells to develop which would bring frequent lightning, damaging wind, hail, flash flooding and tornado potential. Again, how far north into Maine this creeps is to be determined.
Guidance is more or less in agreement of the first wave pushing through the region early in the afternoon. It also suggests that the sun could peek out in southwest areas roughly in the 2:00 - 5:00 range. This is especially concerning for Southern Oxford, Androscoggin, Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Waldo, Knox and Kennebec Counties. If the sun can get out and heat the low levels of the atmosphere up, it will provide fuel to strong to severe storms to develop through early evening when the front moves offshore.
There is a good chance that most of the region sees some rain out of this, which is necessary at this point. Anytime strong to severe storms form, there is always a threat for locally higher amounts of rainfall. There will be a chance for localized flash flooding as a result of very heavy rain and a dry soil combination. While the greatest threat will be for the southwest part of the state, the afternoon sun will dictate how much further north and east that threat may occur.
Given the scenario, southern areas could be upgraded from minimal impact to marginal threat as far as Storm Prediction Center's forecast criteria goes. This is one of those days where the forecast could turn into "nowcast" meaning warnings could be issued on an as need basis.
Understand that there is a threat here. Conditions can change in a hurry. Don't be fooled to think that severe weather isn't possible. Stay on alert. Stay updated. Take shelter if necessary. When thunder roars, head indoors.
My Twitter feed @WesternMEwx for updates and analysis as needed.
This is just not the weekend to contemplate ANY burning of brush whether from clean ups or recreational no matter how tempting it may be. In fact, any burning should be held off until rain comes roughly midweek. Stay in touch with the Maine Forest Service for the latest on when burn permits will be issued again.
What showers come on Saturday are likely to be scattered and light, and for the areas that get them, it won't amount to much. This NAM idea for projected radar may be a touch overdone. A lot of dry air around may eat up what little rain is expected, outside of a few drops. For the mountains, north and east, sun appears to be the main feature with a few clouds from the disturbance passing to the south. York County will have the best chance for brief shower, but otherwise, most the rest of southern areas may see a sprinkle or a light, spotty, short lived rain.
The northwest wind that has brought the low humidity to the region shifts to the south on Saturday as the disturbance passes to the south. Although it may not rain, there appears to be an uptick of humidity which will help curb the fire threat a bit. I still expect high fire danger for much of the state, and that threat could be elevated at any time.
The breeze on Sunday appears to range from the west / southwest over interior areas, and onshore from the south along the coast.
It'll be a crisp start for the state on Saturday. Anyone with any early season planting or floral concerns should cover up or bring inside.
Generally, it will be a cool day overall for the state. The highest temperatures occur where the sun gets out, and the best chance of that is over eastern areas.
We'll have frost concerns again Saturday night into Sunday morning. Outside of the immediate shoreline, there is a risk for frost. Again, cover up the plants or bring them in.
Temperatures begin to moderate Sunday, with many areas 10° warmer than Saturday. Afternoon sea breeze will cool the shorelines. All in all, a nice day to celebrate Mothers Day.
As folks head out the door Monday morning, there will be little frost concerns for most of the state. Folks in the mountains and north that are well sheltered may have to make a judgement call Sunday night on any plants they have going. Generally it appears that 40s will be the rule for much of the region.
Monday appears to be another nice day, with temperatures rising up a bit more. Expect the shorelines to be cooler with a sea breeze once again.
When will we see rain again?
The region is more or less stuck in a quasi-stationary front pattern for the first half of the week. High pressure to the east may tap into some moisture from the south and set up a frontal boundary for some shower activity Tuesday night into Wednesday. The front appears to lurk fairly close to the coast, and with a bit of a traffic jam over the Atlantic, it may stall. Stay tuned for updates on that.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: I don't normally deviate from weather into other topics, but I will just put this out there to help a friend. It was made known to me that a fundraising golf tournament to support the Wounded Warrior Project scheduled for Tuesday May 22nd is seeking about 20 players to participate, or the event could be cancelled. The event is being held at the Biddeford/Saco Country Club. I am planning on attending to assist that this event occurs. For more details on the time, cost and what is being offered, please check out The Salute Military Golf Association New England website, which this link will take you the event page. If you cannot attend, you can make a donation that will help a veteran who is short on cash to participate. Thanks for your support in this, and if you can make it, leave a comment on Facebook or send me a tweet on Twitter to let me know that you have registered. Thank you!
As always, stay in touch with the National Weather Service Gray for the latest forecast information for western and southern Maine, and National Weather Service Caribou for eastern and northern Maine.
Thanks as always for your support, and Happy Mothers Day to all the great moms out there!


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Famous for being the birthplace of the Beatles and home to Liverpool and Everton football clubs, there's more to Liverpool than music and football!
With a population of nearly half-a-million, Liverpool is located in England's North West and is well connected to Warrington, Chester, Manchester, the Midlands – and further afield – via major road and rail networks, and one of the UK's longest established and fastest-growing regional airports.
Liverpool has enjoyed lots of recent investment, transforming the city centre with schemes such as the Liverpool ONE development which connects the heart of the city to its historic waterfront. That stunning waterfront – incorporating the world-famous 'Three Graces': the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building – forms part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to this, Liverpool has one of the largest collections of Grade II-listed buildings outside London, and also boasts the largest collection of museums and galleries anywhere outside of the Capital.
You'll find most forms of shopping experience in Liverpool or close-by, from major high-street shops at Liverpool ONE or the nearby Trafford Centre, to smaller, specialist independent retailers. There's also a thriving nightlife in Liverpool, with world class dining and bars to cater for all tastes and ages.
Within easy access of Liverpool and the North West you'll find areas of outstanding natural beauty including the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, along with places of significant historical interest, such as Chester with its Roman heritage and cathedral, and historic towns of North Wales.
Whatever it is you're looking for, you'll find it in Liverpool and the North West.

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) kicked off his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference by recounting the story of the 33-year-old murder of a Philadelphia police officer. Toomey offered the account as part of a justification for his campaign against a highly respected civil rights lawyer who represented the officer's convicted murderer years after his sentencing.
Republicans, joined by seven Democrats, blocked Debo Adegbile from being confirmed to head the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division on Wednesday, citing his representation of Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Toomey insisted during his speech on Thursday that he doesn't oppose lawyers who represent unpopular defendants.
"This was always about the principle that no one should be able to make a mockery of our criminal justice system, fan the flames of racial strife in America, join a dishonest, international, anti-American campaign ... and then be confirmed to a high post in the Justice Department," Toomey said.
The campaign against Adegbile has rocked the legal community, with members of both parties condemning the attacks on a well-qualified lawyer because of clients he represented.
Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said on Wednesday night that the opposition to Adegbile's nomination has marked the lowest point of his time in the Senate. He pointed out that current Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts worked pro bono on behalf of a man who was convicted and executed for killing eight people in Florida, but that didn't stop Republicans from confirming him.
If Adegbile was white, Harkin suggested, he would have been confirmed.


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Q: Find which interval a point B is located in Matlab I have an array of intervals A and I must find a point B that lays in between one of these intervals in A. I cannot loop thru A to find the interval.
For ex:
A = [1 3 4 6 10];

1 3
3 4
4 6
6 10

if B =2.3
returns 1

if B = 6.32
return 4

A: Assuming the intervals are in ascending order, you can use find(B < A, 1) - 1 as pointed out in the comments. This will return an empty matrix if B is outside the whole range. If this is undesirable you could add in a check before.
function interval = findInterval(A,B)
    if B > A(1) && B < A(end)
        interval = find(B < A, 1) - 1;
    else
        error('Interval is out of the range specified')
    end
end

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function drakeAtlasSimulation(atlas_version, visualize, add_hokuyo, right_hand, left_hand, world_name,box_height)
%NOTEST
if nargin < 1, atlas_version = 4; end
if nargin < 2, visualize = false; end
if nargin < 3, add_hokuyo = true; end
if nargin < 4, right_hand = 0; end
if nargin < 5, left_hand = 0; end
if nargin < 6, world_name = ''; end
if nargin < 7, box_height = 1.10; end

% IF YOU WANT MASS EST OR ACCURATE FOOT F/T LOOK HERE
% (when this is more fleshed out this will become
% an argument)
use_mass_est = false;
foot_force_sensors = false;

% And if you want external wrench input on pelvis
use_external_force = 'mtorso';
initial_offset_xyzrpy = [0;0;0;0;0;0];

% silence some warnings
warning('off','Drake:RigidBodyManipulator:UnsupportedContactPoints')
warning('off','Drake:RigidBodyManipulator:UnsupportedJointLimits')
warning('off','Drake:RigidBodyManipulator:UnsupportedVelocityLimits')

% construct a pure atlas model for control
options.visualize = false; %don't use lcmgl lidar visualization... it's very slow
options.atlas_version = atlas_version;
options.floating = true;
options.dt = 0.00333;
options.hokuyo = false;
options.use_new_kinsol = true;
options.foot_force_sensors = false;
options.obstacles = false; % Replaced by step terrain, though the option still works...

options.enable_fastqp = true;
if (right_hand)
  options.hand_right = 'robotiq_weight_only';
end
if (left_hand)
  options.hand_left = 'robotiq_weight_only';
end
if (strcmp(world_name,'steps'))
  boxes = [1.0, 0.0, 1.2, 1, 0.15;
    1.2, 0.0, 0.8, 1, 0.30;];
  options.terrain = RigidBodyStepTerrain(boxes);
else
  options.terrain = RigidBodyFlatTerrain(initial_offset_xyzrpy(3));
end
r_pure = DRCAtlas([],options);
% And construct a complete one
options.foot_force_sensors = foot_force_sensors; % warning: slow
if (add_hokuyo)

  options.hokuyo = true;
  options.hokuyo_spin_rate = 4;
end
sdfDir = fullfile(getDrakePath, 'examples', 'Atlas', 'sdf');
terrainSDF = fullfile(sdfDir,'drc_practice_task_2.world');

options.hand_right = getHandString(right_hand);
options.hand_left = getHandString(left_hand);
options.external_force = use_external_force;

if (strcmp(world_name,'steps'))
  boxes = [1.0, 0.0, 1.2, 1, 0.15;
    1.2, 0.0, 0.8, 1, 0.30;];
  options.terrain = RigidBodyStepTerrain(boxes);
elseif (strcmp(world_name, 'terrain'))
  clear gazeboModelPath;
  setenv('GAZEBO_MODEL_PATH',sdfDir);
  height_map = RigidBodyHeightMapTerrain.constructHeightMapFromRaycast(RigidBodyManipulator(terrainSDF),[],-3:.015:10,-2:.015:2,10);
  options.terrain = height_map;
  options.use_bullet = false;
elseif (strcmp(world_name, 'stairs'))
  stairsRBM = RigidBodyManipulator();
  stairsRBM = stairsRBM.setTerrain(RigidBodyFlatTerrain());
  stairsRBM = stairsRBM.addRobotFromURDF('stairs.urdf', [1.5 ; 0.0; 0.0], [0 ; 0 ; pi]);
  stairsRBM = stairsRBM.compile();
  height_map = RigidBodyHeightMapTerrain.constructHeightMapFromRaycast(stairsRBM,[],-3:.015:3, -3:.015:3, 10);
  options.terrain = height_map;
  options.use_bullet = false;
else
  options.terrain = RigidBodyFlatTerrain(initial_offset_xyzrpy(3));
end
options.replace_cylinders_with_capsules = false;
r_complete = DRCAtlas([],options);

% simplify collision to parts we care about
r_pure = r_pure.removeCollisionGroupsExcept({'heel', 'toe', 'midfoot_front', 'midfoot_rear'});
r_complete = r_complete.removeCollisionGroupsExcept({'heel', 'toe', 'midfoot_front', 'midfoot_rear', 'palm', 'knuckle', 'default'});
r_pure = compile(r_pure);

% we need to add a FT sensor frame
ft_link_ind = r_complete.getManipulator.findLinkId('r_hand');
ftframe = RigidBodyFrame(ft_link_ind,[0;0;0],[0;0;0],'force_torque_sensor');
r_complete = r_complete.addFrame(ftframe);
r_complete = r_complete.compile();

extra_height = 0;
% Add world if relevant
if (strcmp(world_name, 'valve_wall'))
  % Add valve DRC environment
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF('single_valve_wall.urdf', [1.0; 0.0; 0.0] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), [0;0;pi] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6));
elseif (strcmp(world_name, 'drill_frame'))
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF([getDrakePath(), '/examples/Atlas/urdf/drill_frame.urdf'], [1.0; 0.0; 0] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), [0;0;pi] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6));
  options_cyl.floating = true;
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF('table.urdf', [0.225; -1.5; 0.5] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6));
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF('drill_box.urdf', [0.225; -1.2; 1.2] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), initial_offset_xyzrpy, options_cyl);
elseif (strcmp(world_name, 'door'))
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF([getDrakePath(), '/examples/Atlas/urdf/door.urdf'], [1.0; 0.0; 0] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), [0;0;pi] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6));
elseif (strcmp(world_name, 'manip_ex'))
  options_cyl.floating = true;
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF('table.urdf', [1.225; 0.0; 0.5] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6));
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF('drill_box.urdf', [0.775; -0.2; 1.2] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6), options_cyl);
elseif(strcmp(world_name, 'terrain'))
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromSDF(terrainSDF, initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6));
elseif(strcmp(world_name, 'plug'))
  options_cyl.floating = true;
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF('plug_frame.urdf', [1.0 ; 0.0 ; 0.0] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6));
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF('table.urdf', [0; -1.5; 0.5] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6));
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF('big_plug.urdf', [-0.2; -1.2; 1.2] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6), options_cyl);
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF('small_plug.urdf', [0.2; -1.2; 1.2] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6), options_cyl);
elseif(strcmp(world_name, 'stairs'))
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF('stairs.urdf', [1.5 ; 0.0; 0.0] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), [0 ; 0 ; pi] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6));
elseif(strcmp(world_name, 'runningboard'))
  r_complete = r_complete.addRobotFromURDF('springboard.urdf', [0.0 ; 0.0; 0.1] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3), [0 ; 0 ; pi] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(4:6));
  extra_height = 0.19;
elseif(strcmp(world_name,'box'))
  box = RigidBodyBox([1;2;box_height;] + initial_offset_xyzrpy(1:3));
  r_complete = r_complete.addCollisionGeometryToBody(1,box);
  r_complete = r_complete.addVisualGeometryToBody(1,box);
  handle = addpathTemporary([getenv('DRC_BASE'),'/software/control/matlab/planners/prone']);
  kpt = KinematicPoseTrajectory(r_complete,{});
  r_complete = kpt.addSpecifiedCollisionGeometryToRobot({'l_fpelvis','r_fpelvis'},r_complete);
elseif(strcmp(world_name,'polaris_step'))
  step_height = 0.15;
  extra_height = step_height;
  box = RigidBodyBox([0.5;1;2*step_height]);
  r_complete = r_complete.addCollisionGeometryToBody(1,box);
  r_complete = r_complete.addVisualGeometryToBody(1,box);
end
r_complete = compile(r_complete);

% set initial state to fixed point
S = load(r_pure.fixed_point_file);
xstar = S.xstar;
xstar(1) = 0;
xstar(2) = 0;
xstar(3) = xstar(3) + 0.01 + extra_height ;
xstar(6) = 0;
xstar(1:6) = xstar(1:6) + initial_offset_xyzrpy;
x0 = zeros(r_pure.getNumStates, 1);
x0(1:length(xstar)) = xstar;
r_pure = r_pure.setInitialState(x0);

% load the correct initial state in the box world
if strcmp(world_name,'box')
  valuecheck(initial_offset_xyzrpy, zeros(6,1));
  % load the correct fixed point file
  handle = addpathTemporary([getenv('DRC_BASE'),'/software/control/matlab/planners/chair_standup']);
  if atlas_version == 4
    chair_data = load('chair_standup_data.mat');
  else
    chair_data = load('chair_data_v5.mat');
  end

  qstar = chair_data.q_sol(:,3);
  xstar = [qstar;0*qstar];
  xstar(3) = xstar(3) + 0.08;
  xstar(1) = xstar(1) + 0.03;
  x0 = zeros(r_pure.getNumStates, 1);
  x0(1:length(xstar)) = xstar;
  r_pure = r_pure.setInitialState(x0);
end

% and complete state to a feasible sol
% so lcp has an easier time
xstar_complete = zeros(r_complete.getNumStates(), 1);
xstar_complete(1:length(xstar)) = xstar;
xstar_complete = r_complete.resolveConstraints(xstar_complete);
r_complete = r_complete.setInitialState(xstar_complete);

done = 0;
while(~done)
  % mass est
  if (use_mass_est)
    sys = mimoCascade(r_complete, MassEstimationBlock(r_complete, r_pure, ftframe));
  else
    sys = r_complete;
  end

  % Pass through outputs from robot
  for i=1:r_complete.getOutputFrame.getNumFrames
    outs(i).system = 2;
    outs(i).output = i;
  end
  % LCM intrepret Atlas commands
  lcmInputBlock = LCMInputFromAtlasCommandBlock(r_complete,r_pure,options);
  sys = mimoFeedback(lcmInputBlock, sys, [], [], [], outs);
  % LCM interpret in for hand
  if (right_hand > 0)
    %lcmRobotiqInputBlock = LCMInputFromRobotiqCommandBlockTendons(r_complete, options);
    lcmRobotiqInputBlock_right = getHandDriver(right_hand, r_complete, 'right', options);
    sys = mimoFeedback(lcmRobotiqInputBlock_right, sys, [], [], [], outs);
  end
  if (left_hand > 0)
    %lcmRobotiqInputBlock = LCMInputFromRobotiqCommandBlockTendons(r_complete, options);
    lcmRobotiqInputBlock_left = getHandDriver(left_hand, r_complete, 'left', options);
    sys = mimoFeedback(lcmRobotiqInputBlock_left, sys, [], [], [], outs);
  end

  % LCM interpret in for the force/torque type
  if (use_external_force)
    lcmFTBlock = LCMInputFromForceTorqueBlock(r_complete, r_pure, use_external_force);
    sys = mimoFeedback(lcmFTBlock, sys, [], [], [], outs);
  end

  % LCM broadcast out
  broadcast_opts = options;
  broadcast_opts.publish_truth = 1;
  broadcast_opts.publish_imu = 1;
  lcmBroadcastBlock = LCMBroadcastBlock(r_complete,r_pure, broadcast_opts);
  for i=1:r_complete.getOutputFrame.getNumFrames
     connection(i).from_output = i;
     connection(i).to_input = i;
  end
  sys = mimoCascade(sys, lcmBroadcastBlock, connection);

  % Visualize if desired
  if visualize
    v = r_complete.constructVisualizer;
    v.display_dt = 0.01;
    S=warning('off','Drake:DrakeSystem:UnsupportedSampleTime');
    output_select(1).system=1;
    output_select(1).output=1;

    % Foot force/torque state is confusing the piping, so specify manually
    if (foot_force_sensors)
      clear connection;
      connection(1).from_output = 1;
      connection(1).to_input = 1;
      connection(2).from_output = 2;
      connection(2).to_input = 2;
      connection(3).from_output = 3;
      connection(3).to_input = 3;
      sys = mimoCascade(sys,v,connection,[],output_select);
    else
      sys = mimoCascade(sys,v,[],[],output_select);
    end
    warning(S);
  end
  try
    options.gui_control_interface = true;
    simulate(sys,[0.0,Inf], xstar_complete, options);
  catch err
    disp('caught error in simulate(): restarting sim');
  end
end
end

function handString = getHandString(hand_id)
  switch hand_id
    case 1
      handString = 'robotiq';
    case 2
      handString = 'robotiq_tendons';
    case 3
      handString = 'robotiq_simple';
    case -1
      handString = 'robotiq_weight_only';
    otherwise
      handString = 'none';
  end
end

function handDriver = getHandDriver(hand_id, r_complete, handedness, options)
  switch hand_id
    case 1
      handDriver = LCMInputFromRobotiqCommandBlock(r_complete, handedness, options);
    case 2
      handDriver = LCMInputFromRobotiqCommandBlockTendons(r_complete, handedness, options);
    case 3
      handDriver = LCMInputFromRobotiqCommandBlockSimplePD(r_complete, handedness, options);
    otherwise
      handDriver = [];
      disp('unexpected hand type, should be {1, 2, 3}')
  end
end

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Zalando's logistics head has proposed creating a Android-like operating system for robots, as the company opened a new fulfilment centre to serve the Nordics using its most advanced automation technology.
The German retailer hopes the new centre in Brunna, near Stockholm, will cut delivery times in half for customers in the Nordics, one of its fastest growing regions.
It will also enable same-day delivery in Stockholm and next-day delivery in other Nordic capitals.
Sized at 30,000 square metres, the centre is equipped with 50 GreyOrange 'butlers', autonomous mobile robots which can hand packages to the 500 employees at the site.
Jan Bartels, VP customer fulfilment and logistics at Zalando, said: "Zalando believes in pairing cutting-edge automation solutions and passionate employees. We use automation technologies to ease the workload of our employees, by taking on monotonous and non-ergonomic tasks.
In an interview about the new centre on Zalando's website, Carl-Friedrich zu Knyphausen, head of logistics development, proposed a new "open operating system" for automated systems.
Zalando recently exited a logistics centre near Berlin, claiming the site could not be kitted out with automation technology.


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The Welcome Center at Jack Daniel Distillery has a collection of old bottles.
While visiting Huntsville Alabama we took the opportunity to drive into Lynchburg, Tennessee and tour the Jack Daniel Distillery.
The place is huge, so big that there are shuttle buses circling the parking lots to drive you to the Visitor Center if you don't want to hoof it.
The grounds are lovely this time of year. Everything is lush and green with flowers blooming and half whiskey barrels overflowing with blossoms and vines. Stone fences surround much of the property and were beautiful to see.
These barrels can only be used once for making whiskey.
Jack Daniel Distillery established in 1866, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Those that work their are proud of that heritage and are happy to share stories of Jack and his legacy.
We opted to take a 1½ hour guided tour through the distillery and to see the operation in progress while listening to some of those historic stories.
Tours begin at the Visitor Center where we purchased tickets for a Flight of Jack experience. There are some interesting displays to look at while waiting for your tour to begin. There are cabinets of old style bottles, a variety of vintage Jack Daniel merchandise and explanations of the distilling process.
We met our tour guide Leslie and climbed onto a bus for a ride to "the top of the hill".
Leslie was charming and enthusiastic full of stories about the history of the distillery and about making whiskey.
The top of the hill is where wood is cut and dried before being turned into charcoal. Hard sugar maple pallets are burned here 3 days a week to be used in the filtering process.
There are vintage fire trucks near by, a reminder that whiskey making is a very flammable process.
Leslie led us to a cave with a spring, the source of all of the water that goes into Jack Daniel's whiskey. We learned that Jack Daniel grew up learning how to make whiskey and by the age of 16 had founded his own distillery using the water from Cave Spring Hollow. Leslie told us that in whiskey making water is everything and that the limestone in this cave filters iron from the water while imparting other trace minerals.
We walked through the office where Jack Daniel worked and where he reportedly kicked a safe in frustration because he couldn't get it to open. That injury and the resulting infection would eventually take his life. Leslie was delighted to show us a picture of Jack Daniel. She reported that he was no taller than her own 5 ft 2 inches but that his big personality and manner of dress made him an impressive figure.
We walked upstairs and into a filter house where enormous vats of hand crafted sugar maple charcoal give Tennessee whiskey their "extra blessing". Every drop of Jack Daniel Whiskey spends 2 weeks in a charcoal mellowing vat before finding its way to the barrel. The smell was amazing. We were told that this charcoal filtering process also called the "Lincoln County Process" is the difference between whiskey and bourbon.
We toured a barrel house where 7 floors of barrels rest and wait for the perfect time to open them. Barrel house climates are not controlled. Top floors are hotter than bottom floors. Inside rooms are cooler than outside walls. Jack Daniel Distillery does not move the barrels once they are placed The blending of those varied barrels by a master distiller is what makes a consistent product. Master Distillers also choose which barrels are perfect all on their own and earn a designation of single barrel select.
Our tour ended with a treat. We sampled 5 different whiskies. Gentleman Jack, Old No. 7, Single Barrel Select, Tennessee Honey and Tennessee Fire.
The Single Barrel Select was stellar and both of us enjoyed it the most. I did not care for the flavored whiskies although Fred enjoyed the Tennessee Honey. We left the White Rabbit store with a bottle of White Rabbit because you can only buy it in Tennessee.
The distillery is right in Lynchburg so it was a short walk to town where we saw a few restaurants and gift shops. We stopped at the hardware store to see a large variety of games, furniture and other items that are made from whiskey barrels. The barrels are hand crafted for use in the aging process but can only be used once. Many are sold to be used to mellow other liquors and even wine and hot sauce but some find there way to local craftsmen that use them to make beautiful things.
I love those old distilleries, Bonnie. So quaint!
They are that Jim. I like the history and the pride and enthusiasm for the craft.


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namespace Sil\RouteSecurityBundle\Tests;

use Sil\RouteSecurityBundle\Tests\Fixtures\AppKernel;
use Symfony\Bundle\FrameworkBundle\Test\WebTestCase as BaseWebTestCase;
use Symfony\Component\DependencyInjection\ContainerInterface;
use Symfony\Component\Filesystem\Filesystem;
use Symfony\Component\HttpKernel\Kernel;

abstract class WebTestCase extends BaseWebTestCase
{
    protected function deleteTmpDir()
    {
        if (!file_exists($dir = sys_get_temp_dir().'/'.Kernel::VERSION)) {
            return;
        }

        $fs = new Filesystem();
        $fs->remove($dir);
    }

    protected static function getContainer(): ContainerInterface
    {
        if (!static::$kernel) {
            static::$kernel = static::createKernel();
        }
        static::$kernel->boot();

        return static::$kernel->getContainer();
    }

    protected static function getKernelClass()
    {
        return AppKernel::class;
    }

    protected static function createKernel(array $options = array())
    {
        $class = self::getKernelClass();

        return new $class(
            'default',
            isset($options['debug']) ? $options['debug'] : true
        );
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    public function setUp(): void
    {
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While cats may be known to have nine lives, they are not impervious to some of the most common diseases that plague both the feline and human kingdoms. Take diarrhea for instance. Cats, like men, can be prone to this type of illness that can reconstitute any solid bowel to virtually water-like excrement, washing away all the necessary nutrients with it in every discharge. And, like man, a cat will feel somewhat disoriented, weak, and literally miserable when diarrhea rears its ugly head.
While diarrhea may rob your pet cat of all the nutrients in its puny body, it is not all bad since the condition allows you to flush out any toxins in their body, cleansing the entire system in the process. Nevertheless, since your cat's body can only take so much, as its caregiver, it is your responsibility to see to it that your cat recovers from this somewhat debilitating condition. Here are some of the things you can do treat your cats diarrhea.
Get him hungry. Unfortunately, keeping your cat away from solid food for an entire day is mandatory upon the onset of diarrhea. This is practically the same thing done to help treat a person with diarrhea. This is mainly due to the fact that whatever solid foods it takes, it will only go through the other end as liquid. Hence, whatever food you feed him will only go to waste and it will not help the recovery of his digestive tract. The best thing to do is to deny him any kind of solid food for now.
Get him a lot of fluids. In lieu of solid food, get him to drink a lot of water. Diarrhea will always leave a body, whether animal or man, weak and dehydrated. If not replenished, your cat will die. That said make sure that he gets as much water in his system as he needs. Don't worry; your cat will always look for water to drink. It is your duty to ensure that his water bowl is constantly full.
Now constant hydration may not be enough since some of the nutrients inside his body will have washed away as well. To remedy that, consider getting him to drink small amounts of Gatorade. That should easily replenish some of those nutrients, mainly potassium, quickly.
Start feeding him right. Once the fasting period has lapsed, you can now start feeding him solid food. However, since his entire digestive and excretory systems are out of whack, you will definitely want to keep his meals light and easy to digest. In fact, food that has no salt or sugar as well as fats is recommended. Chicken that is boiled along with the broth and some rice should do the trick.
Over the next few days, monitor his recovery and see if you can mix in a little cat food into his meals. At a certain point, you can switch back to his regular food. During his bout with diarrhea, do not serve him any milk based foods.
It is highly recommended that you get your cat to a vet should the condition persist. Technically, upon the onset of diarrhea, you should always place going to the vet at the top of your list, even before trying some of these practical steps.


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Round 2 Amarosa has survived her first trial but the next may be than she can handle Amarosa will confront a fear she had lost but has regained in a new fashion as she braves a fight against a colossal robot responsible for the eradication of the human race.
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A multicenter trial of extracorporeal cardiac shock wave therapy for refractory angina pectoris: report of the highly advanced medical treatment in Japan
Yoku Kikuchi, Kenta Ito, Tomohiko Shindo, Kiyotaka Hao, Takashi Shiroto, Yasuharu Matsumoto, Jun Takahashi, Takao Matsubara, Akira Yamada, Yukio Ozaki, Michiaki Hiroe, Kazuo Misumi, Hideki Ota, Kentaro Takanami, Tomomichi Hiraide, Kei Takase, Fumiya Tanji, Yasutake Tomata, Ichiro Tsuji, Hiroaki Shimokawa
We have previously demonstrated that cardiac shock wave therapy (CSWT) effectively improves myocardial ischemia through coronary neovascularization both in a porcine model of chronic myocardial ischemia and in patients with refractory angina pectoris (AP). In this study, we further addressed the efficacy and safety of CSWT in a single-arm multicenter study approved as a highly advanced medical treatment by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Fifty patients with refractory AP [mean age 70.9 ± 12.6 (SD) years, M/F 38/12] without the indications of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) were enrolled in 4 institutes in Japan. Ischemic myocardial regions in the left ventricle (LV) were identified by drug-induced stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI). Shock waves (200 shots/spot at 0.09 mJ/mm 2 ) were applied to 40–60 spots in the ischemic myocardium 3 times in the first week. The patients were followed up for 3 months thereafter. Forty-one patients underwent CSWT and completed the follow-up at 3 months. CSWT markedly improved weekly nitroglycerin use [from 3.5 (IQR 2 to 6) to 0 (IQR 0 to 1)] and the symptoms [Canadian Cardiovascular Society functional class score, from 2 (IQR 2 to 3) to 1 (IQR 1 to 2)] (both P < 0.001). CSWT also significantly improved 6-min walking distance (from 384 ± 91 to 435 ± 122 m, P < 0.05). There were no significant changes in LV ejection fraction evaluated by echocardiography and LV stroke volume evaluated by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (from 56.3 ± 14.7 to 58.8 ± 12.8%, P = 0.10, and from 52.3 ± 17.4 to 55.6 ± 15.7 mL, P = 0.15, respectively). Percent myocardium ischemia assessed by drug-induced stress MPI tended to be improved only in the treated segments (from 16.0 ± 11.1 to 12.1 ± 16.2%, P = 0.06), although no change was noted in the whole LV. No procedural complications or adverse effects related to the CSWT were noted. These results of the multicenter trial further indicate that CSWT is a useful and safe non-invasive strategy for patients with refractory AP with no options of PCI or CABG.
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Kikuchi, Y., Ito, K., Shindo, T., Hao, K., Shiroto, T., Matsumoto, Y., Takahashi, J., Matsubara, T., Yamada, A., Ozaki, Y., Hiroe, M., Misumi, K., Ota, H., Takanami, K., Hiraide, T., Takase, K., Tanji, F., Tomata, Y., Tsuji, I., & Shimokawa, H. (2019). A multicenter trial of extracorporeal cardiac shock wave therapy for refractory angina pectoris: report of the highly advanced medical treatment in Japan. Heart and Vessels, 34(1), 104-113. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00380-018-1215-4
Kikuchi, Yoku ; Ito, Kenta ; Shindo, Tomohiko et al. / A multicenter trial of extracorporeal cardiac shock wave therapy for refractory angina pectoris : report of the highly advanced medical treatment in Japan. In: Heart and Vessels. 2019 ; Vol. 34, No. 1. pp. 104-113.
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Koro Sun Resort & Spa is the ideal destination for anyone who understands the value of getting away from it all. There is always a great time to be had at the 9-hole adventure golf course for novices and experienced golfers alike. The charming Chululu Cruise and dolphin watching tour are great ways to get to know the surrounding waters, while waterfall tours, town visits, and pearl farm tours will allow you to know the island more intimately. In this remote hideaway, no adventure is ever far away, whether it be snorkeling through infinitely impressive marine settings, joining a memorable Fijian cooking class, observing a Lovo cooking demonstration or just an icy cocktail.
Even in this package where every moment is unforgettable, this day tour will surely be the source of most of your lasting memories. Cram as much adventure as possible into one day, beginning with a trip to an unreal waterfall hidden in the jungle. Take a dip, meet the villagers, and even enjoy a unique kava presentation. After your lunch in this surreal setting, set out on a kayak where the current will take you through vastly changing backdrops and lands you at an uninhabited island in the middle of the island's largest salt lake. Finish off this incredible day with a one-hour couple's massage in the award-winning Rainforest Spa, featuring an incredible Banana Leaf Body Wrap. Your skilled masseuse will take you to another level of serenity in a spa situated over a trickling stream with the jungle surrounding you.
Whereas most scuba tours take you far from the coast, this two-tank package will have you diving at the most incredible dive sites that are a mere 5 to 15 minutes from the beach! This means you can have a world-class diving experience, and be back to shore with daylight to spare and without feeling sluggish from a grueling boat ride. "The Soft Coral Capital of the World" and its colorful inhabitants are sure to make the very top of your list of greatest dive sites, no matter where your previous scuba adventures have taken you.
A short domestic flight and shuttle service will take you to Natadola Beach on the main island of Viti Levu.
This luxurious resort on the most magnificent beach on the island is the sheer essence of Fiji. Your king-sized bed sits beside a glass door opening right to the pristine Natadola Beach. Enjoy meals made from seafood direct from the sea and fruit direct from the trees in your resort's enticing restaurant, where your mouth will water as your toes dig into the soft sand on an impeccable beach. Superb chefs cook up the best local dishes, as well as Western and Asian cuisine, including delectable Indian Tandoori. Yatule Resort & Spa is quite simply the paradise that you envision when you close your eyes and dream of a world away from your arduous work life.
On this impeccable beach, a local villager trots his horses through the sand offering rides to tourists. The best golf course in the South Pacific is just a few minutes away where the fairway runs alongside the stunning coastline, making one whole side a sand trap that you might actually aim for to take an impromptu walk on the beach. Non-motorized water activities are all complimentary and your resort will be happy to set up any excursions you may want to partake in. This island getaway is exciting, relaxing, and highly convenient all at once.
A short shuttle service will bring you back to Nadi International Airport. Where you'll fly from Nadi, Fiji to Los Angeles or San Francisco, California. After which, you'll take a flight back home. You'll gain a day as you fly over the pacific and have some time to relax at home.