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Man Goes Down On One Knee With SIX Different Engagement Rings In Enviable Proposal
Dennis Brown wanted his engagement to be perfect. He proposed to the love of his life with six rings.
Going down on one knee to pop the big question is without a doubt, nerve wracking. When you consider the fact that the answer will decide how you spend the rest of your life, the proposal should be the kind that the answer will be a definite yet. Which is exactly why one young man decided to leave no stone unturned when he proposed to his girlfriend, quite literally! Well, almost. The unusual proposal saw not one or two but SIX different diamond rings, and had left Dennis Brown II's girlfriend floored.
According to Fox News, Dennis Brown II, a model, and fitness enthusiast popped the question to his girlfriend Atara Dallas with six engagement rings in different shapes and sizes. "I won at life with her, so she deserves six rings to choose from," wrote Brown on his Instagram. The images online showed his lady love quite stunned by the proposal. She obviously said Yes and picked a teardrop engagement from the six choices presented to her.
His over the top engagement not only had six rings but also involved a lot of planning. Like most partners, Dennis wanted everything to be just perfect for the one he loved. He hired an event planner, a stylist, a photographer, florist, and even a drapery designer to make sure everything was exactly as he wanted it to be.
The young man even wrote down some heart felt words for his woman into a banner that was used as the backdrop for his proposal. "A woman, whose heart is full of love and devotion to me, a woman whose loyalty to all those she loves stands unmatched, a woman whose generosity and willingness to help others around her flourish knows no depths. A woman who single-handedly made me believe that a soulmate, a lover, a prayer warrior, a confidant and a best friend could be wrapped up in one amazingly beautiful soul that was handcrafted for me. That's why today I wanted to give you the greatest gift that I could ever give you……my heart and soul completely, unwavering and all yours……will you accept and hold my hand in yours through this journey?" was written on the floor-length backdrop reported Metro.
The pictures of the engagement caught the attention of people online. While some were astonished by the gesture and happy for the couple, others criticized the young man who decided to pop the question with so many rings. "Call me old fashioned but I feel like if the guy is proposing he should know you well enough to pick a ring for you," said a woman while another wrote, "To the man who proposed with six yes SIX rings for his girl to choose from..honestly good job. I hope this trend catches on."
Regardless of the opinions and criticisms, Dennis and Atara found each other and will soon be a married couple.
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/man-proposes-with-6-rings-to-let-fiance-decide-which-she-likes
https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/02/man-proposes-with-six-rings-to-let-fiance-decide-which-one-she-likes-best-8199599/
https://nypost.com/2018/12/03/boyfriend-raises-engagement-bar-to-absurd-levels-by-proposing-with-six-different-rings/


Train, compete or volunteer in one of Edmonton's most exciting events. The Coronation Triathlon offers a challenging course for amateur and seasoned athletes and is officially sanctioned by the Alberta Triathlon Association. The annual Coronation Triathlon is one of Alberta's first urban triathlons.
The single event category will award medals for the top 3 placements in each category based on age and gender. Medals will be awarded for the top 3 teams and their overall placement.
Register as an individual, or a team of two or three and share the swim, bike and run components.
Deadline for registration is Thursday May 21, 2015.
Registrations will not be taken on-site and cannot be completed through 311.
Qualified personal trainers are available to help you or your team train.
Drop-in swimming is offered at Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre, Hardisty Leisure Centre, Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre, Kinsmen Sports Centre, and Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre.
An optional race information session for participants will be held at Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre (13808 111 Avenue) Saturday May 23, 2015 from 3-4pm.
Note: The parking lot at Peter Hemingway will be closed for set up starting at noon on Saturday May 23, 2015. Parking will be available at Westmount Mall.
Times are tentative and are subject to change.
*Note: All adult athletes must be checked into transition by 6:45am to ensure there is no congestion in the transition area.
Medals will be presented as soon as results are available after the final athlete has finished the race course.
Drop your bike and gear in the transition area. Set up your transition. Remember to take anything you need for the swim component of the triathlon such as goggles, swim cap, etc. with you.
Report to the athlete check-in that will be located in the dryland area of Peter Hemingway Pool. Please provide your first and last name as well as any pertinent medical information.
Free parking for competitors and visitors is arranged at Westmount shopping centre, the surrounding residential area, and Woodcroft Community League.
There will be no parking at the Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre on race day. Overnight parking will not be permitted and vehicles may be towed.
There will be no parking at Telus World of Science during the 2015 race. Violators will be towed.
Participant and visitor parking will be pre-arranged in the vicinity of the Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre but will be limited. Participants may be dropped off and picked up.
Please arrive early to avoid congestion. Access to the Westmount shopping centre off of Groat Road will be available until 6:30am only.
The Coronation Triathlon requires over 100 volunteers to make this event happen. Please show respect and thank all these individuals who have given their time to make your race experience great.
If you would like to volunteer please sign up here.


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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on February 14th, handed over the indigenous main battle tank Arjun Mk-1A to the Army in a function at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.
Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane received the tank model, designed and developed by Chennai-based Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), a unit of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
The Army will get 118 units of the Main Battle Tank, indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by CVRDE and DRDO, and 15 academic institutions, eight labs and several MSMEs.
DRDO initiated the Arjun Main Battle Tank project in 1972 with the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) as its lead laboratory. The objective was to create a "state-of-the-art tank with superior firepower, high mobility, and excellent protection". During the development, the CVRDE achieved breakthroughs in the engine, transmission, hydropneumatic suspension, hull and turret, and the gun control system. Mass production began in 1996 at the Indian Ordnance Factory's production facility in Avadi, Tamil Nadu.
The Arjun tanks stand out for their 'Fin Stabilised Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (FSAPDS)' ammunition and 120-mm calibre rifled gun. It also has a computer-controlled integrated fire control system with a stabilised sighting that works in all lighting conditions. The secondary weapons include a co-axial 7.62-mm machine gun for anti-personnel and a 12.7-mm machine gun for anti-aircraft and ground targets.
The Mk-1A version has 14 significant upgrades on the earlier version. It is also supposed to have missile firing capability as per the design, but this feature will be added later as final testing of the capability is still on. However, the latest version's most significant achievement is 54.3 per cent indigenous content against the 41 per cent in the earlier model.
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There are times when you or your business will be 'in the doldrums' — a phrase that means things aren't really going anywhere. Recently, during one of these periods, I looked up the original meaning of 'doldrums'.
The phrase comes from an equatorial region of the Atlantic Ocean with calms, sudden storms, and light unpredictable wind. Sailing ships used to get stuck here for days or even weeks if there was no wind.
Unlike sailing ships, we still have means to propel ourselves.If your business hits the doldrums then think about how you can paddle into the wind — what change can you make, what connection, call or click that could get you back underway.
If you personally feel in the doldrums then make a change. Sitting at your desk for another three hours may not change things, so go for a walk, do something different or just sit and enjoy the peace.


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Eons Roundup 11
It's time for another batch of PBS Eons commission work!
Atopodentatus unicus
Henodus chelyops
The marine reptiles Atopodentatus and Henodus, from "The Triassic Reptile With 'Two Faces'"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8W26SiCylI
Archelon ischyros
Euclastes platyops
The marine turtles Archelon and Euclastes, from "The Return of Giant Skin-Shell Sea Turtles"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmb8XCwb3FI
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Eons Roundup 7
It's another PBS Eons commission roundup day!
Pucadelphys andinus
Khasia cordillerensis
Paraborhyaena boliviana
The metatherian mammals Pucadelphysand Khasia, and lineart of the sparassodont Paraborhyaena, from "How South America Made the Marsupials"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5doyrUWFbE
Acherontisuchus guajiraensis
Puentemys mushaisaensis
The dyrosaurid crocodyliform Acherontisuchus and the bothremydid turtle Puentemys, from "How a Hot Planet Created the World's Biggest Snake"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-hDNbM-WLk
Waimanu manneringi
Anthropornis sp.
The early penguin Waimanu and the giant penguin Anthropornis, from "When Penguins Went From The Sky To The Sea"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMArjGQwLvY
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Chupacabrachelys
Bothremydids were an extinct group of side-necked turtles that existed from the late Cretaceous to the early Miocene, between about 100 and 20 million years ago. Found across most of the world (with the exception of Antarctica and Australia) they were a diverse group occupying a range of ecological niches, inhabiting both freshwater and near-shore marine habitats.
Although their fossils are mainly just fragmentary remains like pieces of shell, Chupacabrachelys complexus here is actually known from a fairly complete skeleton.
Living in what is now western Texas, USA, during the late Cretaceous (~75 mya), it was an average-sized member of the group at around 1m long (3'3″) and was probably marine, swimming around in the shallow tropical waters of the Western Interior Seaway.
It had a particularly unusual skull for a turtle, narrow and triangular and slightly flattened, with elongated eye sockets. The paleontologists who described Chupacabrachelys thought the overall shape was vaguely reminiscent of a canid, and so that ended up inspiring its name — a reference to the mangy coyotes that are occasionally mistaken for the mythical chupacabra.
Author adminPosted on October 14, 2019 October 16, 2019 Categories paleoart, science illustrationTags ancient mutant fossil turtles, bothremydidae, chupacabrachelys, inktober, marine reptiles, pantestudines, testudinata, testudines, turtleLeave a comment on Chupacabrachelys
Anomalochelys
Anomalochelys angulata, a terrestrial turtle from the mid-Cretaceous of Hokkaido, Japan (~100-94 mya).
Measuring around 60cm long (2′), it had a pair of large forward-facing horn-like spikes at the front of its shell – the function of which isn't clear, but they may have been useful for defense if it was incapable of fully retracting its head into its shell.
It was part of a family of turtles from Asia and North America known as nanhsiungchelyids, a group that adapted to live fully on land and ended up convergently closely resembling modern tortoises. Other members of this group included the larger Nanhsiungchelys (which was also recently found to have possessed "horns" on its shell!) and the very flat Basilemys.
They were also a rare example of a turtle family that didn't survive through the end-Cretaceous mass extinction, with no known remains from the Cenozoic.
Author adminPosted on January 7, 2019 October 17, 2019 Categories paleoart, science illustrationTags ancient mutant fossil turtles, anomalochelys, cryptodira, nanhsiungchelyidae, pantestudines, testudinata, testudines, turtleLeave a comment on Anomalochelys
Alienochelys
Alienochelys selloumi, a sea turtle from the Late Cretaceous of Morocco (70-66 mya). Although only known from a single skull, it was probably around 2-2.5m long (6′6″- 8′2″), and was closely related to both the modern leatherback turtle and the giant Archelon – and so it wouldn't have had a solid shell but instead a leathery skin-covered carapace.
But that one skull was also incredibly weird. While most turtles have pointed beaks, Alienochelys had a blunt squared-off face, sort of "pug-nosed", with its nostrils set high up between its eyes. It seems to have been specialized for crushing hard-shelled prey between the wide flat grinding surfaces of its beak, more similar to the jaws of rays than those of other turtles.
It also lived alongside another bizarre-jawed turtle, but that's a subject for another time.
Author adminPosted on June 25, 2018 November 1, 2019 Categories paleoart, science illustrationTags alienochelys, ancient mutant fossil turtles, cryptodira, dermochelyoidae, leatherback turtle, marine reptiles, pantestudines, sea turtle, testudinata, testudines, turtleLeave a comment on Alienochelys


Nations Press health 3 IMPORTANT TIPS TO SURVIVE DURING HEART ATTACK WHEN YOU'RE ALONE!
3 IMPORTANT TIPS TO SURVIVE DURING HEART ATTACK WHEN YOU'RE ALONE!
SPONSORED LINKS Although considered as one of the leading causes of death in the world, it may indeed be possible to survive or even prevent a heart attack if you keep certain things in mind.
Avoid things that trigger a heart attack in the first place.
To begin with, heart attack is often caused by smoking, high blood pressure, lack of physical activity, excessive fat, improper diet, or high cholesterol level. This just means that implementing lifestyle changes can help you have better health.
Be aware of the symptoms.
Next, you have to be familiar with heart attack symptoms some of which are dizziness, excessive sweating, fainting, heart palpitations, lightheadedness, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, or tightness in chest.
In most cases, you may also feel pain or uneasiness in certain areas of your body such as your arms, chest, jaws, neck, teeth, or upper abdomen. Women, in particular, are prone to nausea.
What to do during an impending heart attack.
Ideally, you should always have your medications with you at all times. Take them according to your physician's instructions. For some patients, chewing a 325mg aspirin can be advisable since it helps improve blood flow. Others, however, take nitrates during a looming heart attack. Consult with your doctor to know which medicine will be best for you.
If you have a bottled oxygen with you, use it.
In case there is a nearby hospital in your location, get in touch with them right away. Tell them the symptoms you're feeling and follow any instructions they tell you.
Let your family members, friends, or neighbors be aware of your condition. More importantly, keep their numbers on speed dial so you can easily contact them whenever necessary.
If you are driving, pull over to avert disaster. This is crucial because medical experts say it only takes a few seconds to pass out.
If you are on an airplane, tell the flight attendant if you feel an imminent attack. Most airline personnel are trained to administer first aid and CPR plus they often carry medications onboard.
Most importantly, try to remain relaxed. Panicking can make your situation worse. Try to breathe slowly and keep calm as much as you can. If needed, lie down on a couch or the floor and raise your legs upward so you can breathe much easier.


A preschool teacher will employ 3 different types of lessons as they plan experiences for their curriculum: naturalistic, informal, and structured. You need to read the selection by Lind in the articles and website area of the readings and resources link. She gives very specific definitions of these three important lesson types you will use as you facilitate the learning of your young children. Each has its advantages.
Visit a preschool or kindergarten classroom and observe a Math or Science lesson or lessons in that classroom. After you have read Lind's selection on naturalistic, informal, and structured lessons, write your observations of what you saw or were implied as you watched the experience unfold. Use her guidelines as a resource when you construct your paper of two pages.
Are they naturalistic, informal or structured learning experiences that are discussed this week? This portion of the answer needs to relate to the understanding of the three types of lessons that occur in the classroom. There are very specific statements that define these types of lessons. You will discover throughout this course that most of what you will do in your early childhood classroom will be naturalistic or informal learning experiences. It is also through these experiences that you will get most of your assessment and evaluation information on your students and your lesson effectiveness.
What did you like about the experiences you observed?
How were STEM concepts integrated into the curriculum you observed? If they were not part of the lessons you observed, how do you think they could have been incorporated into those lessons?
How would you have improved or expanded on these learning experiences?
Are there any questions about what you observed?
Expected Length of the assignment is 2 pages.


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Daytona Beach City Guide
Daytona Beach is known for its racing roots and 23-miles of white sand. Here are some tips for where to go, stay and eat in this Florida beach town.
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Where to Go: Daytona International Speedway
The speedway offers 3 different tours: Speedway, All Access and VIP. Each offers different levels of access to the track, garages, press boxes and Victory Lane, as well as history of the speedway, NASCAR and drivers.
Where to Go: Jackie Robinson Ballpark and Museum
The stadium is home to the Daytona Cubs, a feeder team for the Chicago Cubs. It was named after Jackie Robinson in 1990. The ballpark is now home to a museum and statue that honors Robinson's accomplishments as an athlete and "barrier breaker." Exhibits include information on Robinson's accomplishments on and off the field, his secret to stealing bases and a tribute to other athletes who broke barriers.
Where to Go: Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
The lighthouse is the tallest in Florida -- and one of the tallest in the country. Visitors can climb the 203 steps to the top for amazing views of one of the world's most famous beaches, Ponce Inlet and surrounding inland waterways. The museum showcases exhibits on the history of Florida and one of the finest collections of restored Fresnel lenses in the world.
Where to Go: Main Street Pier
Called Daytona's "highway over the ocean," the 70 plus-year-old pier is the longest on the East Coast. It has rides such as a sky lift and space needle observation tower, a restaurant and a place for fishing.
Where to Go: Bulow Plantation Ruins
The park has an interpretive center that gives the history of the plantation and Florida's frontier in the early 19th century. Visitors can walk through the ruins of the plantation, sugar mill, wells and slave cabins.
Where to Go: Museum of Arts and Sciences
The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) is located on a 90-acre nature preserve. The exhibits include collections of American, Chinese and Cuban art, a prehistoric giant ground sloth, an Americana collection and a rare Napoleonic collection. It also has a planetarium and children's museum.
Where to Go: Marine Science Center
Learn all about marine wildlife through exhibits on alligators, coral, dolphins, whales, sea turtles and fish. Check out the 5,000-gallon aquarium or get up close and personal with a stingray in the touch pool. The center also does rehabilitation of seabirds and turtles, and allows visitors to observe the animals they are helping.
Where to Stay: Shores Resort and Spa
This luxury resort offers guestrooms and suites with amazing views and high-end amenities. The resort is home to the Indulge spa, as well as the oceanfront fine-dining restaurant Azure. It also offers a fitness center, kids' club, heated salt-water pool, multiple bars, cabanas, oceanfront fire pits and services to pamper your pet.
Where to Stay: Hilton Daytona Beach Resort/Ocean Walk Village
The Hilton Daytona Beach Resort is located right on the beach in the heart of the Ocean Walk Village. The spacious rooms offer sunset views and lots of amenities. The hotel has a KidsZone and kids' camp for the younger set and a spa for the adult travelers.
Other Hotels to Consider: Wyndham Ocean Walk, Hampton Inn Daytona Shores -- Oceanfront and Sun Viking Lodge
Where to Eat: Hog Heaven
If you are looking for some Southern barbecue, head over to Hog Heaven for beef, chicken or pork that is slow-cooked in a real pit. Diners can feast on everything from baby back ribs to pulled pork and catfish.
Where to Eat: The Oyster Pub
If you are looking for a place to kick back and watch the latest race or sporting event, check out this sports bar and grill. The menu features fresh seafood and raw bar, burgers, wings and more. For entertainment there is a nightly DJ, pool tables and more than 45 TVs.
Where to Eat: Dancing Avocado Kitchen
This downtown restaurant is known for its eclectic decor that many describe as hippie-like. It's also known for great vegetarian and vegan dining. The Dancing Avocado Kitchen is only open in the daytime so be sure to visit for breakfast or lunch.
Other Restaurants to Consider: Gene's Steak House, Boot Hill Saloon and Chart House
Where to Eat/Go: Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory
To satisfy your sweet tooth, visit this chocolate factory that has been on Beach Street since 1925. You'll find chocolate in every shape and size along with fudge, jelly beans, taffy and coffee. Take the factory tour to see candy makers doing things the old-fashioned way.


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Augurs of spring
New York drama critics are forced to attend so many Broadway openings in March and April that they don't have time to do much of anything else. Needless to say, I love theater, but I'm not monomaniacal about it, so I figured I'd better indulge a couple of my other artistic interests while I still could. To that much-needed end, I went to the press view of the Metropolitan Museum's Marsden Hartley exhibition on Monday morning, and I went with a friend to Lincoln Center last night to see what is now, I gather, called Paul Taylor American Modern Dance.
No, the Paul Taylor Dance Company hasn't gone out of business, but it's changed its ways slightly. Here's the official explanation:
Through a new initiative at Lincoln Center—Paul Taylor American Modern Dance—great modern works of the past and outstanding works by today's leading choreographers are presented alongside Mr. Taylor's own vast and growing repertoire. And Taylor Company Commissions enables the next generation of dance makers to work with the Paul Taylor Dance Company, thereby helping to ensure the future of the art form. As an integral part of Mr. Taylor's vision, these dances are accompanied at Lincoln Center by live music whenever so intended by the choreographer.
I'm for all of this, so long as Taylor's own supremely great dances don't get lost, so to speak, in the shuffle. Fortunately, Tuesday's program was a jackpot for anyone who loves modern dance. Not only did the Taylor company perform his Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rehearsal) and Esplanade, but six dancers from the Lyon Opera Ballet performed Summerspace, a Merce Cunningham masterpiece made in 1958. As mixed bills go, that one is pretty hard to top.
Esplanade is, of course, Taylor's signature piece, a joyous collage of "found" movement—running, jumping, hopping, skipping, sliding—set to the music of Bach. It was first seen in 1975 and hasn't dated in the slightest since then. Esplanade is one of the dances I love best, but I don't get to many dance performances these days, and though I went to see it last year for the first time in God only knows how long, I was more than glad to see so festive a piece for two years running, especially on the first day of spring.
As for The Rite of Spring (The Rehearsal), a surreal blend of dance rehearsal and gangster movie that is accompanied by Igor Stravinsky's piano-duet arrangement of the greatest ballet score of the twentieth century, it doesn't get done nearly as often as it should, nor can it be viewed on home video. It was premiered in 1980 and I last saw it danced in 2000, the same year that I watched Taylor rehearse his company and wrote about the experience. It's one of the works by Taylor that I had in mind when I teasingly asked, "How dare a modernist be so much fun?" Yes, Sacre is more than merely fun—the climactic sequence is wrenchingly emotional—but the juxtaposition of frivolity and utter seriousness is an important part of what makes Taylor Taylor, and in no other dance is it so fully on display.
It's been even longer since I last saw a performance of Summerspace, which is a somewhat tougher nut to crack, set as it is to a wispy, elusively abstract composition by Morton Feldman called Ixion. But Cunningham's airy choreography and Robert Rauschenberg's décor, a pointillistic backdrop into which the dancers, who wear similarly colored unitards, all but dissolve, turn out to be unexpectedly easy to like, and if you've never seen anything by Cunningham, Summerspace is a good way to get started.
My friend, a singer-songwriter who knew nothing going in about Taylor, Cunningham, or Rauschenberg, was thrilled by everything she saw and heard. Me, too. Dance on Broadway can be and often is wonderful in its own way, but it rarely aspires to the richness and subtlety that are constantly on display whenever you spend an evening looking at the Paul Taylor Dance Company, and it's been far too long since I challenged my eye and elevated my spirits by doing just that. Better still to be able to share so wonderful an experience with a good friend. I went home feeling both happy and generous—a soul-satisfying combination.
Kristine Scholz and Mats Persson play the two-piano version of Morton Feldman's Ixion:
The Paul Taylor Dance Company performs the second movement of Esplanade, set to the slow movement of Bach's E Major Violin Concerto, on PBS in 1978. The dancers are Carolyn Adams, Ruth Andrien, Elie Chaib, Bettie de Jong, Nicholas Gunn, Robert Kahn, Linda Kent, Monica Morris, and Lila York:
Just because: Mark Twain on film
Mark Twain, filmed by Thomas Edison in 1909 at Stormfield, Twain's Connecticut home. This is the only known film footage of Twain:
Almanac: Jean Renoir on why artists make art
"The taxi we took had a postcard of a Picasso stuck in the dashboard: inevitably, in Renoir's company, it seemed. He instantly leaned forward and started to talk about it. The driver, who chatted with hair-raising responsiveness in the Paris traffic, turned out to be a spare-time painter. 'Only to amuse myself, you understand,' he said.
"'Why not?' said Renoir. 'Everything interesting is only to amuse yourself.'"
Penelope Gilliatt, "The Ruler of the Game: A Conversation with Jean Renoir"


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PBM Reports High Hepatitis C Cure Rates With Harvoni Treatment
Prime Therapeutics reports more than 94% of patients who completed at last 8 weeks of treatment with Harvoni were cleared of HCV.
Prime Therapeutics recently announced that nearly 100% of their members who completed 8 or more weeks of Harvoni (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir) were cured of hepatitis C virus (HCV). The cure rate discovered by the pharmacy benefit manager is similar to the 94% to 99% rate found in clinical trials, according to a press release.
These data will be presented by Prime at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's 2017 Annual Meeting.
Included in the study were 311 patients with HCV administered at least 8 weeks of treatment with Harvoni. Treatment duration for Harvoni varies based on HCV genotype and cirrhosis status, according to Gilead. Study participants also were given a sustained virologic response (SVR) test between 12 and 24 weeks after finishing Harvoni to determine response to treatment.
The investigators discovered that 301 patients had a SVR test result that indicated a cure. The cure rate of 96.8% was deemed significant, and provides hope for patients seeking a cure for HCV, according to the release.
Harvoni is indicated to treat patients with HCV genotypes 1, 4, 5, or 6, which highlights its widespread use. The drug can also be used in patients with or without cirrhosis, depending on the genotype and previous treatments. Harvoni is also prescribed in combination with the anti-viral ribavirin in some patients.
"Prime's real-world data reflect findings from clinical trials. Our members who received at least 8 weeks of Harvoni through Prime Therapeutics Specialty Pharmacy had a very high likelihood of being cured of this disease," said Cathy Starner, PharmD, principal health outcomes researcher at Prime.
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Singer Lionel Richie's son Miles Brockman Richie, also known as Miles Richie, was arrested in London for a bomb hoax.
The 24-year-old model made a bomb threat during an altercation with officials at London's Heathrow Airport on January 19.
According to TMZ, it all went down when Miles was trying to get on a flight but he was not allowed for an unspecified reason. He then reportedly became angry and threatened to detonate a bomb which he claimed he had in his bag if he was not allowed to get on the plane.
When security showed up, Miles allegedly punched one of the guards. Police then arrived, detained him and issued him a caution on site. A caution is a formal warning given to someone who has admitted they are guilty of a minor crime.
When a caution is issued, the person who receives it is not booked or charged with a crime. They also don't need to appear in court. However, the caution goes on their permanent criminal record. It is a way to keep low-level crimes out of court.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed the incident to TMZ without naming the person who made the fake bomb threat.
"On Saturday, a 24-year-old man accepted a caution for communicating false information causing a bomb hoax and battery following an incident at Heathrow Terminal 5," the spokesperson said.
Miles accepted the caution from police and has since been released. It is unclear if he was eventually let on the plane he originally intended to board or if he had to book another flight.
Lionel has not released a statement regarding his son.


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We sat down with Shannon to discuss her experience with Ziprent. Shannon was initially looking for tenant placement for her property in San Jose. Take a look at her Ziprent experience below!
How did you hear about Ziprent?
I googled "property managers near me" and found Ziprent.
Before using our service, what products or services did you use to find renters?
This was my first time looking for a tenant.
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The main reason I chose Ziprent was because it made sense that there could be a more efficient way of doing property management by leveraging technology. The traditional property management company seemed expensive and inefficient. I also chose Ziprent because the cost really made sense. After talking with the founder, I totally trusted them.
What was your Ziprent experience like? Can you describe the process in detail, from initial contact through signing a lease with a new renter?
I initially made a request online. At first, it sounded too good to be true.Then, I spoke with the founder to ask him a lot of questions and eliminate any skepticism that I had. Next, I was called by my main contact Noah who was like a personal property management concierge. He did everything from arranging the pictures of the property with the photographer, putting up the listing, handling the background checks and screening of applicants, and finally, he made the appointments for showing the property.
Noah kept me informed every step of the way and handled everything on my behalf. The property listing went up late one night and we had inquiries by the time I woke up the next day. The property was rented about 48 hours later. Noah was amazing and it could not have been an easier process.
What is your favorite feature or part of our service? Why?
I love the fact that you can leverage technology for things like the listing, tenant screenings and rent payment, but still have the personal touch of a property manager (concierge) you can call and talk to at any time. It is the perfect blend of technology and customer service.
Would you recommend Ziprent to other homeowners looking to rent out their property?


Gardening is in my blood. I guess my first experience of this was my mum and then grandfather Jordan. He was a prolific gardener, a dairy farmer by trade and I have vivid childhood memories of both milking cows and exploring a beautiful garden at their house. If you've ever spent time around me all I generally want to be doing is be in the garden, be it mine or someone else's. Being outdoors is so part of me, im not sure how i lived in a city for so long. Nothing makes me happier than being outside, and having grown up in England with constant rain, the distinct lack of it here in the US makes me appreciate every aspect of the weather here, yes even the rainy days, I just want to be outside. However it's this time of year my patience is tested, the garden jobs are on hold, the deep snow is not conducive to productive work. When the ground is frozen it really puts things on hold.
We did have a brief respite from the cold and i managed to get the 10ft long garden bench build and ready for summer lounging. I'm so ready to be out there, spade hand working in some project or another. I also managed to get the box woods that were snapped up on sale in the ground when there was a quick thaw. They had been hiding under an old tarp wrapped around there feet(roots) to keep the frost at bag. Now there tucked up with feet firmly wrapped in the soil. There's nothing better than being outside and working with you hands in the garden. So this time of year is the perfect time to plan and figure out what your year ahead will look like in the garden, along with getting your seedlings going.
The beginning of the potager (cut flower and veg kitchen garden). Theres a gate and fencing to be built but this was started in the autumn last year so there is spring bulbs, roses and all sorts of cut flowers coming up for spring. I want to extend it so there will be summer bulbs and vegetables as well. I've also been working on another design project so its got me full of ideas and raring to go. Im crossing my fingers another project comes to fruition as well. If you need a British gardener shoot me an email! My garden designs are heavily influenced by the structured english gardens, of rooms within rooms. This takes time to grow hedges and define areas so that each space feels like it has its own identity and atmosphere. Gardening is about patience and also you have to garden as if you are gardening in the same place forever. If you worry to much about how long things will take to grow then you will never do anything. This spring a new beech hedge is going to go along the bottom fence that will probably take a lifetime to grow. I wish i had planted more trees and hedges last year!!
So far this year I've added a new side gate and stone wall. This encloses the side entry garden which is shaded and is full of hostas, rhododendron and lilly of the valley, and hopefully lots of foxgloves. This creates a sense of entry to the main garden and the white border and also creates just this little shade garden and a home for any shade loving plants I have. Mostly I want to grow the holly here into a thick hedge to really screen out the road, its almost like the reception room to the main garden. Also the style of stone wall i build is scrappy but it suits the old farm house, nothing to perfect, its all part of the farming make do and mend mentality. Below you can see what I've been up to inside and to urge you to start your own seedlings.
Sign of spring are finally emerging….
This weekend. Its so encouraging to see how much fuller the side hedge is this year in comparison to last year (see below). This will be the gardens third year and i couldn't be more excited to see how it fills out.
Last year the stems were no where near the top of the fence and this year they are all up there. I spend time re-weaving the willow back on itself and cutting it back. Everything gets trimmed and re-woven sort of in the traditional technique of hedge laying but not as dramatic. The holly's have really filled out, with the addition of hawthorn and the viburnums are really large now.


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China to extend transition phase for cross-border retail
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China will delay enforcing tougher rules on the country's fast-growing cross-border retail market until the end of 2018, a boost for global firms that have been tapping the round-about route into the world's number two economy.
Cross border-retail sales - goods either shipped directly to shoppers in China from overseas or from bonded warehouses in free-trade zones within China - are expected to hit 758 billion yuan ($115.4 billion) by 2018, according to data from McKinsey & Co and iResearch.
Planned new rules will broadly increase taxes and regulations on products sold via cross-border channels, but Chinese authorities will extend a transition phase for implementation by a year, China's ruling State Council said late on Wednesday, giving retailers more time to prepare and adapt.
The delay of the tougher rules signals broader support from Beijing for cross-border retail. The market has been rattled by see-sawing regulation over the last couple of years, affecting firms shipping popular goods from dairy to health products in countries such as Australia.
"We need to enable the healthy development of cross-border e-commerce and speed up the growth of new engines, making the foreign trade sector more adaptive to new circumstances," the official Xinhua news agency quoted Premier Li Keqiang as saying.
"The prospect of cross-border e-commerce is very bright."
China sparked widespread confusion among retailers and brands in the cross-border shopping market in 2016 with increased taxes and abrupt bans on some goods. It later rowed back on some measures and introduced a transition period for others.
The country will also look to set up more pilot zones with looser restrictions on cross-border trade, Xinhua said, which would follow over a dozen such zones that have been established since 2015.
Reporting by Adam Jourdan; Editing by Richard Pullin


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I am so pleased to announce, that the album 'The Road: In the Presence of Absence' is now available for purchase at all digital outlets and streaming providers. The album features 5 never released original compositions and performances by my late friend and musical partner in crime Troels Molte Liljedahl, who sadly passed away in 2018, including 'Don't Go Looking at Strangers'.
The album also includes 3 previously unreleased collaborations from the musical vault.
All proceeds from the sale of MP3s from this album will go to SIND - The National Association for Mental Health
The Best of Martin Thomas 2008 - 2018
Available on CD and at all Digital Outlets and Streaming Providers.
The first official compilation album by Martin Thomas. The album covers the best songs by singer- and songwriter Martin Thomas from the period 2008 - 2018.
Includes the new 2018 version of 'Trippin' Lane' with all new arrangements by Joel Stumbaugh (drums), Christopher Frick (piano) and Charles Berthoud (bass).
The album is released worldwide December 20th 2018 / Extended Double CD with 20 page full lyrics booklet available here
See the full album track listing here
Brick by Brick 5:42
Old Turkey Buzzard 4:04
Whatever Makes You Happy 3:29
Safe Keepings 5:04
Breaking Point 4:39
Cupid Stupid 3:37
Higher Ground 4:52
What's Wrong With This Picture 3:03


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Malami reveals what FG will do about DSS court invasion – Sowore's Rearrest
by korevibes December 11, 2019
Nigeria's Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said the Federal Government has ordered an investigation into the invasion of the Federal High Court in Abuja, by the operatives of Department State Service (DSS) last Friday.
DSS operatives invaded the court on Friday in a bid to rearrest Omoyele Sowore, the convener of #RevolutionNow Movement.
Sowore was eventually rearrested less than 24 hours, after he was released from a 124-day detention.
During his visit to John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court on Wednesday, Malami announced that the investigation of the action of DSS was ongoing.
"Whatever affects the integrity of the court is a worrisome issue for us… I can never be preemptive of an incident over which I was not a live witness to.
"But one thing I am certain of is that the government has put in place mechanism for investigation of the reported incident.
"So, I would not like to be preemptive in terms of a conclusion, one way or the other, without allowing the consummation and conclusion of the investigation process," Malami said.
Asked to comment about the rearrest of Sowore who had been granted bail by two courts, Malami added: "It is about tradition and not a coincidence but then the truth of the matter is, I'm not here about Sowore's case. I'm here to visit his lordship to congratulate him over his appointment but one thing about the judicial process, I think it is not the only case that the federal government is involved.
"As you rightly know, we have multiple cases and more serious cases than that of Sowore pending before the court generally, so the case of Sowore is certainly not an exception, so I cannot be here for an exclusive case."
Source:Dailypost.ng
DSS denies intruding on court proceedings to rearrest Sowore
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied that its men intruded the Federal High Court, Abuja, and assaulted Omoyele Sowore on Friday.
The Cable reports that according to a statement issued DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya , on Saturday, the agency claimed that "its personnel were never, at any time, involved in the incident."
The statement reads;
"It has become important that the Department of State Services responds to the serial misinformation being circulated in the media about its involvement in the incident that occurred on 6th December, 2019 at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
It is instructive to note that during the court proceeding of the day under reference, Defence Counsel, Femi FALANA (SAN), called the attention of the Judge to a suspicion that the Service was planning to re-arrest Omoyele SOWORE immediately after the court session.
The Court discountenanced his alarm and asserted that the Service was law abiding and would not engage in such and subsequently adjourned to February, 2020.
However, when SOWORE stepped out of the court and sighted operatives of the Service within the premises, he ran back into the courtroom. In a bid to shield him from an imaginary arrest, his uncontrollable supporters mobbed him while chanting 'you can't arrest him' thus the pandemonium that ensued.
A critical look at the videos in circulation would convince any objective viewer that there was no DSS personnel during the entire period the Sowore crowd acted out its orchestrated drama. Its personnel were never, at any time, involved in the incident.
In actual fact, it was his (Sowore's) people who seized him. And from the latest developments, it has become obvious what the intent for such mischief was meant for – simply to serve a propagandist purpose as well as bring the Service to disrepute.
Eye witness and several media accounts have disclosed that the Court had adjourned peacefully without an untoward incident when suddenly the unruly crowd imported into the Courtroom went into frenzy on the mere suspicion that DSS was sighted at the court premises.
The eventual re-arrest of Sowore by the DSS was effected outside the courtroom. His lead counsel has affirmed this.
The DSS, as a professional, responsible and law-abiding Organization, could not have invaded a courtroom including the one presided over by a respected Judge who is not only handling its case but whose Order was unconditionally obeyed within a 24 hour ultimatum.
The Service holds the judiciary in utmost respect and will continue to work with it for national peace and public safety in Nigeria".


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Other Sleuths of Agatha's
The first edition dust-jacket of The Secret Adversary, published in 1922 by The Bodley Head in London. This novel marks the first appearance of new heroes Tommy & Tuppence Beresford.
Hercule Poirot and Jane Marple aren't the only detectives to adorn Agatha Christie books. "Other" sleuths even appear in Poirot books but are recurring characters in their own "write". In fact, some of these recurring sleuths were created even before Miss Marple's appearance.
In the 1920's, Colonel Race, Superintendent Battle, and Tommy & Tuppence Beresford appear. Colonel Race is the secret service agent that appears in four novels spanning the years 1924-1945. Christie created Superintendent Battle to appear in five stories, from 1925-1944. This Scotland Yard man and Race appear together once and also with Hercule Poirot. We also have been given a great pair of detectives in the form of Tommy & Tuppence Beresford. What is incredible of this couple is that they make it out of the late 1940's. Their adventures consist of only four novels and one collection of short stories, spanning the years 1922-1973. No other detective (other than Hercule Poirot) covers such a length in years.
The first US edition dust-jacket of The Seven Dials Mystery, published in 1929 by Dodd, Mead and Company in New York. Superintendent Battle appears in this, his second book, a direct sequel (very rare amongst Christie's books) of the mystery novel The Secret of Chimneys.
The next batch of other detectives arrives in 1930. We get Harley Quin and his associate Mr. Satterthwaite, Parker Pyne, and the great Ariadne Oliver. The mysterious Mr. Quin and his companion appear in short stories only--first in 1930, with the last adventure in 1971. The retired government employee Parker Pyne (now a detective) appears in short stories also, in 1934 and 1939. Among Christie's fans and readers, probably the most well-known of the "lesser" heroes is Ariadne Oliver, the detective writer. This self-caricature of Agatha Christie first appeared in 1934 (with Parker Pyne) and last appeared in 1972 (with Poirot, totaling 6 books with him).
The first edition dust-jacket of The Pale Horse, published in 1961 by Collins. This is the only Ariadne Oliver novel without Poirot.
So, here you'll be able to learn the stories and methods of these other sleuths and heroes of Christie's fictional universe. Incidentally, some of the best stories of Christie's (for me) are ones with these characters. Suggested reading would be Battle's The Seven Dials Mystery, Race's The Man in the Brown Suit, Oliver's The Pale Horse, and the Beresford's The Secret Adversary.
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Cardinals GM Steve Keim downplays Kyler Murray statement about long-term deal: 'It's an agent doing his job'
The NFL offseason is young, but it's already been a weird one for the Arizona Cardinals. Star quarterback Kyler Murray scrubbed his social media and "unfollowed" the team last month, and then ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that Murray had been described as "self-centered," "immature" and someone who points fingers. This saga appeared to reach a climax Monday, when Murray's agent, Erik Burkhardt, released an odd statement about a new contract.
Burkhardt posted the letter he wrote to the Cardinals, which stated that Murray wants to be Arizona's long-term quarterback, and that he "desperately" wants to win the Super Bowl. That wasn't the point of the lengthy note, however, as the statement said Murray is looking for a new deal. Burkhardt also claimed that his camp sent a "detailed contract proposal" to the Cardinals that apparently provides financial protection, reflects the current quarterback market and lowers Murray's salary cap number.
Cardinals general manager Steve Keim and the front office don't want to remain in the headlines when it comes to this situation, but it sounds like Murray's camp is fine residing there until it gets what it wants. Keim spoke to reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, and he said that while the two sides haven't spoken in a couple of days, there has been dialogue. As far as the statement goes, Keim didn't want to make it more than it already is.
"I think it's an agent doing his job," said Keim. "I have a lot of respect for Erik Burkhardt and obviously Kyler Murray. From my standpoint, it's always been moving forward any kind of speculation, any negotiations, any conversations and dialogue will be certainly held confidential between the three of us."
Keim was then asked what he thought when he saw the statement. He again reiterated that he thought it was an agent doing his job.
"I think everybody has different styles, and as long as I've been doing this it's one of those things that you have to understand people have different ways of approaching things, and I respect that," said Keim. "You can't get caught up in taking things personal — it is a business — and you have to be able to separate the business and the personal side of it, which I think is important. You know, I've done contracts with players individually as recent as DeAndre Hopkins and that's one of the things we had to talk about, to make sure that when we sat in there together face-to-face that we were going to be able to talk this out like grown men, and it wasn't going to become personal, and there weren't going to be any emotional problems from it, and to his credit, he did a great job."
Keim then was asked if he was worried there could be negative repercussions if the extension didn't get completed this offseason. He responded with a simple "No."
Publishing a statement like this at the end of February is certainly an aggressive negotiation tactic, as quarterbacks who are just three years into their careers usually don't sign extensions this early. As CBS Sports' John Breech pointed out, the earliest a deal has ever been done for a third-year quarterback came when Ryan Tannehill signed one in May 2015. Murray is entering the final season of his four-year rookie deal in 2022, and Arizona can push that through 2023 by exercising his fifth-year option.
This will be an interesting situation to watch this offseason since the Cardinals do not have to extend Murray immediately, yet that's exactly what he and his camp want. Included in the statement, in bold, was "Actions speak much louder than words in this volatile business."
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Originally discovered by the French in the 16th Century, Castries is a popular cruise port and is also the capital of St Lucia. The city is populated by luxury hotels, shopping centres and restaurants, and is laid out in a grid-style, similar to that used in New York, meaning it is quite easy to navigate for first time visitors. St Lucia is a volcanic island and is a land of lush terrain, stretching out to sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.
The attraction for those on cruise holidays is clear, whether relaxing in the sun or exploring the islands botanical gardens and tropical jungles.


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Q: How to use rtlcss node package with twitter-bootstrap on Laravel? It may sound stupid but I've recently started working with laravel mix for compiling scss and js files. But I can't understand something.
I want to use rtlcss npm to make the twitter-bootstrap rtl.
This is the default app.scss asset of Laravel
// Fonts
@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Raleway:300,400,600");

// Variables
@import "variables";

// Bootstrap
@import "~bootstrap-sass/assets/stylesheets/bootstrap";

And this is the default app.js asset:
window._ = require('lodash');

try {
    window.$ = window.jQuery = require('jquery');

    require('bootstrap-sass');
} catch (e) {}

window.axios = require('axios');

window.axios.defaults.headers.common['X-Requested-With'] = 'XMLHttpRequest';

let token = document.head.querySelector('meta[name="csrf-token"]');

if (token) {
    window.axios.defaults.headers.common['X-CSRF-TOKEN'] = token.content;
} else {
    console.error('CSRF token not found: https://laravel.com/docs/csrf#csrf-x-csrf-token');
}

I've installed the rtlCSS through node package, now I what I want to happen is when I run npm run dev or the watcher, it compiles the bootstrap scss file and make it RTL and put it in the public css directory like it does with the default LTR that is.

A: Your can easily generate RTL css with Laravel Mix:
First, to use Laravel mix you should install the necessary libraries from npm:
npm install
Then, install webpack-rtl-plugin: npm install webpack-rtl-plugin --save-dev
Then, in webpack.mix.js (located at the root of your laravel app) import the pulgin at the top:
let WebpackRTLPlugin = require('webpack-rtl-plugin');
Then, replace the:
mix.js('resources/assets/js/app.js', 'public/js')
   .sass('resources/assets/sass/app.scss', 'public/css');

with the following:
mix.js('resources/assets/js/app.js', 'public/js')
  .sass('resources/assets/sass/app.scss', 'public/css')
  .webpackConfig({
    plugins: [
      new WebpackRTLPlugin()
    ]
  });

Finally, run: npm run dev (for develpoment) or npm run prod (for production)
As a result, Larave Mix will generate:
public/css/app.css (the original css from sass)
public/css/app.rtl.css (the RTL css version)
and public/css/app.js

A: I tried multiple solutions with no luck after multiple tries the below code works fine and it covers all mix features like versioning, source-maps, etc.
Don't forget to install rtlcss package

mix.sass('resources/sass/app.scss', 'public/css');
mix.postCss('public/css/app.css', 'public/css/app.rtl.css', [
  require('rtlcss'),
]);

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Vice President's Statement on Tax Reform
From the Desk: Vice President's Statement on Tax Reform
By: James Wimbush
As the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives work to reconcile their versions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and the taxation of tuition waivers hangs in the balance, all of us understand and strongly empathize with the uncertainty and concern you face about your finances. I want you to know that President McRobbie, IU's Office of Federal Relations, The University Graduate School, and many individuals from our eight campuses have expressed their deep concerns and are actively working to remove this provision from inclusion in the final legislation.
We will continue to help our Hoosier congressional representatives understand the damaging effects this act will have on IU's professional and graduate students and higher education in general. Moreover, we have joined with our academic organizations, such as the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the American Council on Education (ACE), to assure that the full implications of the House's proposed legislation is fully understood by our representatives in Congress, and to express our reservations about that provision.
In addition to our work within the IU community, it is important to note that we are in close conversation with partnering academic societies and peer institutions on possible responses were this provision to pass. At this very moment, the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) is holding its annual meeting and the topic of how best to address this situation is being discussed and deliberated. By seeking advice and conferring with groups like CGS, AAU, ACE and the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) we will identify actions that can and should be taken moving forward.
I would be remiss if I did not extend my appreciation to you, our scholars, and your efforts over the past few weeks. The University Graduate School is proud of the work you have done to advocate for yourself and your peers and effect change on this matter. The November 29th walk-out and petition by graduate students on the Bloomington campus was respectful and powerful—Vice Provost and Associate Dean David Daleke and I were honored to experience the event. Though I have not been made aware of other campus's participation in this national demonstration, if you took part, I hope your protests were productive and safe. Please know that our faculty and administration are united in our support of our graduate students, as the resolution passed yesterday by the Bloomington Faculty Council makes clear.
When President McRobbie recently addressed the University Faculty Council, he stated, "The education we provide our best and brightest students is one of the most powerful contributions our country's colleges and universities can make to improving our communities and our society at large. IU will not waver in its commitment to educating engaged citizens who will shape the future of our state, nation, and world." This has been true during IU's nearly 200 years as a public research university and will continue to be true well into the future.
James Wimbush is vice president for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs; dean of The University Graduate School; and Johnson Professor for Diversity and Leadership.


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ARC has been blogging over the last few years about new products, solutions or technologies that may be able to provide operational improvements to operators and end users across process, discrete and hybrid industries. The oil & gas market, especially the upstream segment, has been of particular focus since operators and independent E&P firms have the greatest opportunity to benefit from investments in automation and solutions that can help them realize operational excellence.
The global upstream oil and gas segment has been suffering an unprecedented downturn for more than two years, which has seen CapEx reduced by over $700 billion since the summer of 2014 and the number of bankruptcies exceed well over 100 companies. Layoffs are exceeding 350,000, and a growing wave of consolidation in the upstream segment has also created an environment in which companies are being forced into embracing automation and new technologies such as artificial lift optimization (ALO) solutions in order to survive.
As more owner-operators, independent E&P firms, and related stakeholders embrace the new "lower for longer" margin-compressed environment, an increasing number are expected to resume their investment in ALO solutions as oil prices begin to slowly recover and the supply-demand equilibrium regains its balance since they realize that ALO can help them lower costs, enhance production, improve and/or enhance recovery, and ensure more efficient operations with fewer experienced personnel are a vital investment that translates into material ROI and continued competitive survival.
Artificial lift is a means of overcoming bottom-hole pressure so that a well can produce at some desired flow rate, either by injecting gas into the producing fluid column to reduce its hydrostatic pressure, or by using a downhole pump to provide additional lift pressure downhole. Majority of oil and gas wells become unstable at some stage during their production lifetimes, mainly during the tail end of production, limiting average production rates and oil and gas recovery. This instability can occur for a variety of reasons including: gas or cone water breakthrough; the accumulation of water, oil or condensates in the pipeline (slugging); or increased pressures in the well. Artificial lift is a key instrument in bolstering recovery from older fields. With artificial gas lift, gas is injected into the production tubing to reduce the impact of the hydrostatic pressure where the reservoir pressures are not sufficient to force the hydrocarbons to the surface. By reducing the oil viscosity and thus allowing reservoir liquids to enter the well bore at higher flow rates, fields around the world can enjoy improved reservoir performance.
More and more suppliers are expected to provide IIoT-enabled solutions such as enhanced communications, advanced analytics, and machine learning as more operators and end user realize, and embrace, the real business value. These solutions and other remote monitoring functional enhancements will optimize the performance of the customer's operations and help ensure lower costs, increasing production, increasing employee productivity, improved collaboration across operations groups and external ecosystems. Improved profitability is the end goal.
The emergence of IIoT and its promise of leveraging smart sensors to create smart artificial lift systems that can be monitored, measured, and controlled more efficiently, more timely, and in such a manner as to increase ROA and/or reduce costs will no doubt play a material role in the future growth in adoption of artificial lift optimization.
Artificial lift optimization (ALO) solutions are designed to empower owner-operators and independent E&P companies to lower costs per BOE, optimize production, enhance profitability and provide real-time operational visibility, agility, and flexibility. These systems can help maximize production, improve recovery rates in new wells, enhance oil recovery in more mature wells, and open up production on a broader array of well types and application locations including subsea, offshore and onshore. Depending on the production level of an individual well (or field) the financial benefit of increasing operational performance by even 2 percent to 3 percent can translate into millions of dollars per year for very large projects.
ARC strongly recommends that operators, independent E&P firms, and related stakeholders consider investing in, and/or upgrading existing, ALO solutions that can help lower cost per BOE, increase production and improve recovery rates, increase employee productivity, improve collaboration, and, most importantly, improve profitability. The investment will no doubt provide meaningful ROI and help companies to operate more cost effectively in these unprecedented times.


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MINDSET: WHY AND HOW DID WE GET HERE?
In the last several years, we have seen an upsurge in a focus on "mindset training;" the recognition that the competitive mindset – this mental muscle – is something that wrestlers should place significant focus and value upon in the course of their growth in the sport. Obviously, I am one who has aligned with this particular focus, and have done so in a way that also incorporates the element of faith into the discussion. But with that said, I think it's important to identify where exactly this is coming from…why and how did we get here?
First off, part of the reason for this focus on mindset is a result of trying to get to the core of why we wrestle in the first place. What's the point? What's the benefit? Is it just to win? Well, in decades past, the answer to these questions was fairly simple…yes. That is, "winning" was the sole focus and purpose of everything. But somewhere along the way we started to realize that winning didn't produce the type of fulfillment that made our involvement in the sport worthwhile. Despite the momentary elation produced by experiences of victory on the mat, by and large we were left empty. So, in the end, we returned to the same questions, and with no meaningful answers. What's worse is that our decades-worth of a focus on winning produced considerable damage to our sport. That is, fewer wrestlers walked away from the mat filled with a sincere love and passion for wrestling. Instead, they walked away burnt out, frustrated, and with a decision to separate themselves from the sport, at least for a time.
Now, I'm probably going to receive a certain degree of anger directed at me regarding what I'm about to say, but I think it's important to identify where exactly we went wrong. So…I'm going to say it: Despite all the good that Dan Gable brought to the sport of wrestling, there is a certain amount of negatives that he implemented as well. For three decades, his mindset and approach of "winning" buried itself within the life and culture of the wrestling community. There's no question that winning was the focus and very purpose that Gable communicated to his very successful Iowa Hawkeye program. And this is confirmed not merely through observation, but also via my own conversations with former Hawkeyes from the 70s, 80s, and 90s (I write a little bit about this in the 2nd edition of my book Faith and Wrestling). Moreover, it's well known that the wrestlers who competed for the Hawkeye program spread throughout the country and became coaches at every level: youth, high school, and college. And in the course of this transition from competitor to coach, the mindset and approach of "winning" came with them and was spread widely. And, for the most part, we embraced it.
Again, Dan Gable certainly contributed good things to the sport of wrestling; and Dan Gable absolutely loves the sport. There's no question about that. In fact, he is still, to this day, very active in the process of trying to elevate the sport of wrestling to prominence. But he's human as much as any of us; and with that comes flaws or mistakes. With that comes the truth that there are some negative things that transpired from his influence. I don't say this out of any contempt toward Dan Gable (the man's a legend; and I have the utmost respect for him!). I'm thankful for Dan Gable; but I'm also realistic about some of the challenges or issues that he delivered that we have had to slowly discard from our sport.
Another reason for the upsurge in "mindset training" was a result of a desire to grow the sport of wrestling via better wrestlers. Sounds simple, right? Well, it is. A focus on the wrestler's mindset has revealed visible results. It took a while, but we are now understanding and committing to the idea that what goes on inside a wrestler's mind can significantly impact what transpires on the mat. If you remove the expectations and pressure (and the focus on winning), the wrestler experiences a very real freedom to perform at a high level. The wrestler can focus on being a better wrestler, and let the winning take care of itself. And in the midst of all of this has brought about exceptional wrestling! Better wrestlers produce a better and more exciting sport.
In reality, the list could go on; but one final reason for the upsurge in "mindset training" that I will mention is this: there was a hope for wrestlers to develop a real, genuine love and passion for the sport. Those of us who developed this love and passion despite all the garbage we had to sift through in our experience sincerely desire for wrestlers to embrace this sport, to see the amazing gift that it is. Some of us took a winding road back to the sport. I was one of those wrestlers who was fully engrossed in the mindset of winning, who found himself burnt out, frustrated, and eventually decided to walk away from the sport for a time. And this occurred even with some accolades to my name. But with time away, I began to survey my life and recognize the value that wrestling brought to it. When it comes down to it, those of us who love this sport have already recognized the incredible value that it brings to a person's life. In fact, the value is so great, that we want to share it. We want others to experience this value as well.
So, with all this said, mindset training is legit. There's a reason for it, and I have only mentioned a few of the long list of reasons. It's definitely something that deserves the focus it has garnered.
About Michael Fessler
Michael Fessler is a writer, speaker, and the author of "Faith and Wrestling", They're Just Not Interested", and "The Wrestler". While he currently resides with his wife and children in Minnesota, Michael grew up in Missouri and was a significant part of the Missouri youth wrestling scene, earning several state and national titles. He went on to compete at Oak Park High School and earned a state title as a freshman. The following year, he moved to Minnesota with his family and completed his high school career wrestling at national powerhouse, Apple Valley, where he earned another state title as a senior. He went on to compete in college at California State University, Bakersfield. However, due to recurrent injuries and a lack of passion, Michael ended his wrestling career after just a year. He moved back to Minnesota where he earned a BA in Biblical and Theological Studies (Bethel University), and then an MA in Communications (Concordia University – Saint Paul).
Michael rekindled his love for the sport of wrestling as a spectator and fan. It is his desire to help current wrestling athletes discover the wonderful unique qualities of the sport early on so that they can approach the sport in a way that makes the most of their time while competing.
The Michael Fessler Blogs
THE TRUE STORY BEHIND 'WHEN' MY KIDS WILL WRESTLE
COME SUFFER WITH US
EMBRACE THE CLIMB
IDENTITY: THE ISSUE EVERY WRESTLER FACES
THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORS
WHEN WRESTLING SAVES THE WORLD
THE JOY OF THE WRESTLER
LET YOUR PERFORMANCE DO THE TALKING
EMBRACE THE MOMENT
THE UPSET
My Greatest Opponent Is Me
You Will Remember These Days for the Rest of Your Life
It Starts With The Wrestlers
Michael Fessler peers into the life of a wrestler. From the internal struggles of balancing glory and humility, to the mental struggles of confidence and self-defeat, "The Wrestler" brings the reader into the competitive arena. And often times, aspects of this arena are hidden. What occurs in the heat of battle on the mat is only half the story. This book helps current competitors recognize what exactly they're participating in. It seeks to help them appreciate the unique qualities of the sport, to recognize what they are gaining from it, and to craft a competitive approach that makes the most of their time as a wrestler.


In this webcast, industry expert Stefan Haase will discuss current status quo among end users and Cloud providers. He will take into consideration uptake across SaaS and IaaS, look into the biggest growth areas for 2011, examine the impact on Cloud consumers and look at who will be the biggest winners and losers in the supplier market.
Redcentric looks at some of the key areas surrounding the move from N3 to the new healthcare network HSCN including timescales, benefits and much more.
Register now for an informed and in-depth guide to Ransomware for Retailers, followed by a Q&A session with our Head of Security Stuart Brown, and Adrian Louth, Enhanced Technology Specialist from Fortinet. During the course of the webcast Stuart and Adrian will be covering off a number of key areas including examples of ransomware, new business models adopted by cyber criminals and how you can protect your business.
Next in our webcast series, 'The Move from N3 to HSCN', Mark Hall, Redcentric's Chief Assurance Officer looks at the technical aspects of HSCN, the architecture, security and what specific controls are in place. Mark will also discuss what HSCN means for consumers and the opportunities it brings, how ISV's will be able to manage their applications and services and how HSCN will offer patients a better service. Following the presentation, Mark will host a live Q&A session.
With cyber criminals taking headlines in 2016 ensuring your networks, data and applications are secure is top of the agenda for UK businesses. This webcast looks at why visibility and control of your firewall estate is required to protect against new security threats as we look deeper into ransomware, the threat that 54% of UK companies were found to have been hit by over the last year.
In this webcast Redcentric's Wesley Hornsey will be looking at the future of networks. Covering off a range of topics including software defined networking (SDN), Virtual network functions (VNF) and the future of leased lines, Wesley will discuss whether more for less actually means that and, most importantly, what the future of network development means for the customer.
Across the public sector cost reduction is still a primary driver and in this webcast Mark Hall looks at how ISVs are delivering software through more agile deployments and rapid solution delivery to provide more innovative services to end users and the citizen. He discussed how the likes of G-Cloud and Corporate Software Solutions opens up new routes into the public sector, and increasing opportunities for ISVs.
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Learn about plans to provide a path from developing on AWS, to hosting on private clouds.
In this webcast, Redcentric and Palo Alto Networks look at the ever-changing threat landscape and how your business can protect yourself.
The New IP is the next dimension in networking. In this webcast, Simon Williams from Brocade and Clive Atkins from Redcentric discuss how the new IP will put customers in control of their own networks allowing them to evolve their networks on their time, their terms.
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Jeremy Hatrack carries a backpack; He won't show me what's inside.
Before he learns "what women want" in the recent Hollywood comedy, the exemplary male chauvinist played by Mel Gibson reaffirms his "inner man" by pumping up the tunes of Frank Sinatra and dancing with a hatrack a la Fred Astaire.
About 20 miles in, we came upon three caribou grazing placidly about 100 yards from the road - a bull with an enormous hatrack of antlers, and two cows.
We see Stephen's autobiographical anxiety manifest itself in the chapter's action when Stephen and Bloom gaze into a distorting mirror indicated by means of stage direction: "The face of William Shakespeare, beardless appears there, rigid in facial paralysis, crowned by the reflection of the reindeer antlered hatrack in the hall" (553).


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Station Schalkwijk is een voormalig station te Schalkwijk aan de Staatslijn H. Het station werd geopend op 1 november 1868. Het station was voorzien van een zware fundering. Tijdens de bouw in 1867 bleek het aangebrachte zandlichaam te verzakken. Hierdoor kon geen gebruik worden gemaakt van een zandfundering zoals bij station Houten. Uit tekeningen in het Utrechts Archief blijkt dat in de grond bogen van 3 meter hoog zijn gemetseld. Deze bogen stonden weer op houten palen. Het station werd daardoor met enige vertraging in de planning opgeleverd, maar wel tijdig voor het in dienst stellen van de spoorlijn.

Het station was aan de westkant wit bepleisterd. Deze bepleistering was aangebracht aan de regenkant en moest bescherming tegen het regenwater aanbrengen. De oostkant was metselwerk.

Tot 15 mei 1935 was er sprake van persoonsvervoer. Daarna werd het station gebruikt voor de aanvoer van steenkool. Het gebouw werd daarna omgebouwd tot een woning. Tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog kon door passagiers gebruik worden gemaakt van het station. Het stationsgebouw, groot type SS vijfde klasse, werd in 1964 gesloopt. De halte Schalkwijk werd in 1970 afgebroken.

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Op 25 mei 1871 vond er een treinramp plaats op het station. De sneltrein uit Utrecht reed vanwege een verkeerde wisselstand op een verkeerd spoor en ramde een veelading en een loods. Een persoon kwam om het leven. De twee personeelsleden van het station werden gearresteerd.

Op 5 november 1946 reed een trein ter hoogte van station Schalkwijk op een goederentrein. Er vielen geen gewonden.

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Geschiedenis van Houten
Bouwwerk van Karel van Brederode


Which kind of person are you? Do you know what your role is?
Many people contend that life itself is a stage, yet from observations accumulated over the years, not everyone can make their best of their time while on there. Most of us are complacent and happy to accept what comes along. These people are happy because they don't complain and blame, and are contented to accept the roles bestowed upon them. Yet there are still plenty of us people filled with enthusiasm who wants to lead, but are scared away by the surrounding audience once out the door. They end up huddling in a small corner of the stage, without the courage to step into the limelight, let alone performing a gratifying act.
In the paths of life, we will encounter many problems and challenges with moments of joy and sorrow. Whenever facing new challenges, we often question our ability to handle them, unconsciously hope to get expert guidance or miracle in order to ride out the storm. In fact, we do not necessarily need the advice of outsiders, because it is already in us. What we need then, is to learn how to unleash this mystic power within.
This course is about how to master life through fully integrating your mind, spirit and body. The core concept of the course is to develop self-awareness and learn to mentor yourself. In addition, this is also the preparatory course for students who are interested to pursue a career in counseling.