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Reflections on the Sacred Liturgy
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
21 Aug 2017 23 Aug 2017 | frhoisington
Judges 6:11-24 + Matthew 19:23-30
"'…and the last will be first….'"
Today's feast of Mary's Queenship falls one week after the feast of her Assumption. Seven days ago, we celebrated the Fourth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, and today we celebrate the Fifth (Mary being crowned as the Queen of Heaven and earth). These two feasts of Mary are connected, and teach us about who Mary our Mother is. The Assumption and the Queenship of Mary also teach us what being a Christian is about.
When we think back on salvation history, there are many "marvelous deeds" to reflect upon. We might consider the marvel of God parting the Red Sea, or the marvel of the walls of Jericho falling, or indeed the marvelous deeds of Creation that God wrought "in the beginning".
However, our Christian faith declares that even more marvelous than any of the deeds that God worked in the Old Testament are the marvelous "deeds" who are saints. We might think it a bit odd to consider any human persons as "deeds" of God, but that is what they are: not only because they were created by God, but also because of the redemption and sanctification wrought by God through the Paschal Mystery, and offered through the Church to "all the nations".
Among all of "God's marvelous deeds" in all of creation, then, the most marvelous is the Blessed Virgin Mary. We can say of Our Lady what the Church prays in the first Preface of Saints: "Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God… you are praised in the company of your Saints / and, in crowning their merits, you crown your own gifts."
When we teach little ones about the twenty mysteries of the Rosary, do we teach them that these twenty mysteries are chapters in a single story, and that the Crowning of Our Blessed Mother is the final chapter of this marvelous story? Certainly, all of the "marvelous deeds" of salvation history are ultimately for the Glory of God. At the same time, these marvelous deeds were done for us poor sinners, and this includes the deed of creating, redeeming, and sanctifying so glorious a mother.
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The ghost of Casey Jones returns and commandeers a locomotive for one last midnight ride. Despite his love for trains, a kidnapped Peter would rather be somewhere else in case history repeats itself and the train crashes!
Peter says "all the live long day" in reference to the song, I've Been Working on the Railroad.
Peter studied engineering in college for two years before he realized it had nothing to do with trains.
Peter is playing with his trains in street clothes but when Egon comes in, he appears briefly in uniform and then back to street clothes.
While shoveling coal, Peter sings the song, Sixteen Tons.
Before Casey Jones abducts Peter, Ray is seen briefly walking with him even though it should be Winston.
Before the guys attempt to jump on the train from the bridge, Ray and Winston's uniform colors are reversed.
Toward the end of the episode. As the ghostbusters, are trying to figure out what to do about the other train. The ghost trap in Winston's hands is almost gigantic looking.
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I occasionally need to wipe a hard drive and give it to someone else. When I do, I'm always careful to make sure that I have wiped it clean. Of course, wiping a hard drive clean is a bit more complicated than just deleting everything or even reformatting it. If you really want to make sure your hard drive is wiped clean, you need to over write it with random data, multiple times.
On Linux, there is a built in program that provides this service – dd. It's done from the command line, so it requires using a terminal. But it's a fast, effective, useful utility.
This will tell you what disks are connected to your computer and provide a bunch of information about those disks. Based on that information, you should be able to determine what designator your target hard drive is (e.g., dev/sda, dev/sdb, dev/sdc, etc.). Once you figure it out, you're now ready to run dd on it. But make sure you know precisely which drive it is as you really don't want to wipe a drive unless it's the correct one.
Again, where X is the letter of the target drive. The inclusion of "pv" is basically like a "verbose" command, allowing you to see the progress of dd as it writes random data over your drive.


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By The Associated Press, February 24, 2015 The share of Americans without health insurance dropped to its lowest level in seven years in 2014 as President Barack Obama's overhaul took full effect, according to an extensive survey released Tuesday. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index found that the trend appears likely to continue this year, since 55 percent of those who remained …
By Pamela Yip, February 22, 2015 Taxpayers are just starting to learn the complex connection between the Affordable Care Act and taxes. For the first time, taxpayers will have to state whether they had health insurance through an employer, a health insurance exchange or a private insurance policy. If they didn't, they could face a tax penalty. "I don't think …
By Margot Sanger-Katz, February 17, 2015 The Affordable Care Act's second open enrollment period ended on Sunday. Well, almost. Some computer problems over the weekend have led the administration to give a one-week extension to people who tried and failed to sign up. But its tax penalty season has just begun. For people who didn't sign up for coverage last …
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The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship contested in Pakistan by six regional teams.
Named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, who was known as 'Quaid-i-Azam' (Great Leader), the trophy was introduced in the 1953-54 season to help the selectors pick the squad for Pakistan's Test tour of England in 1954. Five regional and two departmental teams competed in the first competition: Bahawalpur, Punjab, Karachi, North-West Frontier Province, Sindh, Combined Services and Pakistan Railways.
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The competition's format has seldom remained unchanged from one season to the next. It has been contested sometimes by regional teams, sometimes by departmental teams, but usually by a mixture of the two. In 1956–57 it was decided that Karachi and Punjab would have to enter three teams each, to make the teams more evenly matched. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced a new domestic structure ahead of the 2019–20 season, which included the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy being contested by six newly formed regional teams.[1]
Karachi has won the trophy 20 times (most by any team).
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Gradient Spheres are modern holographic round shapes that will do wonders in web and app designs. They have the appearance of bubbles, balls, water drops or even abstract planets. Their simple shape will give you the room to be creative. Because of their soft palette they will not overwhelm the design but rather emphasize whats important. Shapes will add playfulness with a little bit of contemporary touch. Gradient Spheres collection includes 24 shapes along with the soft blurred background textures. You can match them together or use them separately.
The pack will work great in poster creations and in brochure/magazine designs. Use them as backdrops in combination with photography and typography. If you get really creative you can apply them as overlays over photos to achieve double exposure effect.
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Abel Didier Tella is a Beninese national and a graduate in electrotechnical engineering (1983). He holds a master's degree in electrotechnical engineering and a postgraduate diploma in renewable energies (1985).
Abel Didier Tella is the current director general of the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA), formerly known as UPDEA, which he led as secretary general from April 2008 to December 2012 before the change of denomination.
APUA has 56 active members in 45 African countries and 25 affiliate members in Africa, Europe and America.
Before taking up this position, he worked at SBEE, Benin national Power Utility, for 25 years from 1983 to 2008, where he served as engineer, head of studies and projects in electricity from January 1986 to January 1990, then regional director of SBEE in several regions of his country including Cotonou, the economic capital from January 1990 to January 2002 and commercial and marketing director from January 2002 to January 2008.
At international level, Abel Didier Tella was a member of the Scientific Council of the Regional Centre for Solar Energy (CRES), in Bamako, Mali, from 1986 to 1989, and in this capacity he participated in the elaboration of the terms of reference for the project to create a photovoltaic systems production structure for the member countries of CEAO.
In his current position, he has built over years a strong partnership between APUA and main African and International institutions in charge of energy and donors.
Adel Didier Tella speaks fluent French, English, Spanish and Russian and some Portuguese.


does this test include texture access? like a standard interior scene full of textures. (as the bottleneck is always memory).
great results, but as others said, in divergence case CPU will crawl (cache misses, waiting memory...).


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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze review for Wii U
Reviews, Wii U
Developer: Retro Studios
Medium: Wii U Disc/Digital
Online: Leaderboards
ESRB: E
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a fantastic return to the world originally created by Rare on the Super Nintendo, which was then brought back to life by the development team at Retro Studios on the Wii in 2010. Like most, I was a bit disappointed to learn that the first Wii U title by Retro would be a sequel to Donkey Kong Country Returns, but that disappointment was quickly replaced by eager anticipation fueled by the fact that Donkey Kong Country Returns was one of my favorite titles for the Wii.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze sees the return of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, this time aided by Dixie and Cranky. You'll navigate across six islands featuring a number of levels set across the backdrop of Donkey Kong Island. The story here features a group of arctic invaders dubbed The Snowmads, comprised mostly of penguins, walruses, and owls. Each world culminates in a memorable and challenging boss encounter, which generally outshines those featured in DKCR.
You could argue that Tropical Freeze is more of the same, as it does bear a striking resemblance to DKCR's mechanics. Obvious additions come from the two extra characters, but by and large you'll be treading familiar water here. There's still KONG letters and puzzle pieces to collect, secret exits that lead to hidden levels, bonus events tucked into out of the way places, and a metric ton of bananas to grab. Donkey Kong and crew can roll and bounce off of most enemies, and at times will find themselves riding atop an animal buddy, swimming underwater, perilously driving mine carts, and trying to stay aloft in rocket-fueled barrels.
Some changes and tweaks have been made to take advantage of the improved hardware, with an emphasis on dynamic camera angles to capture specific action sequences. On-rails segments will often switch from 2D to 3D perspective, which thankfully is more impressive than it is confusing. Swimming is now aided by a spin attack that's effective at eliminating enemies, and with a partner in tow spinning can dramatically improve Donkey Kong's underwater speed and mobility. There's also various sections that will make use of items or hooks buried or attached to the ground, which can grant Donkey Kong different items, destructible barrels, or trigger environment changes.
KONG-Pow is a new ability introduced in Tropical Freeze, which allows you to trigger a special move provided you have a partner in tow and have filled the appropriate meter. When activated, it will eliminate all on-screen enemies, and leave behind various goodies dependent on the partner you're currently using. There are also new items available through Funky Kong's item shop, including different colored balloons to save you from falling and drowning. Time Attack mode returns too, but with an option to upload scores and replays to the internet. You can view replays from other players by viewing them in the leaderboard, which breaks down into top global players, friends, and players closest to you in ranking.
The level design in DKC: Tropical Freeze is fantastic throughout. I can't think of a single dull moment across the six main worlds, but I can recall plenty of memorable levels. The mix between standard platforming, swimming, and on-rails mine cart or rocket barrel sections is also handled well. You'll find yourself constantly surprised by different elements introduced in later levels, with a solid difficulty curve that doesn't get as frustrating as late-game DKCR did. However, there are still moments where you'll be thankful for the plethora of lives on offer.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze excels in both visuals and audio too. The game looks absolutely gorgeous in motion, with fantastic attention to detail given to each level. Donkey Kong and company are lovingly rendered, with surprisingly realistic fur, and fluid animation. Each level is jam-packed with varied background and foreground elements, often interacting with each other. The enemy design featured is solid, keeping in line with its Viking theme often in a comedic manner. I found the bosses to be exceptional, and far more memorable than those featured in Donkey Kong Country Returns. Learning patterns and avoiding attacks provides a real challenge, and I'm not ashamed to say that I died more than a few times on just about every boss featured.
The soundtrack headed up by famed composer David Wise is a real special treat for fans of the original SNES series. You'll hear lots of new tracks that fit well with the tropical theme that runs rampant throughout the DKC series, and you'll also hear a few recognizable remixes. I'm sure this will be a real contender for soundtrack of the year, despite the fact we have a good 9 months or so before that debate can even start. I found myself looking forward to every instance that involved being underwater and you'll have little trouble finding your own favorite musical moments throughout.
There are a couple things here that I found odd about the game, considering Nintendo's usual desire to utilize system features fully. The Wii U GamePad isn't really utilized for anything other than controls, so outside of the option for off-TV play you'll not see any touch-screen gimmicks or other second-screen uses. But if you do opt to play the game through the GamePad screen, I'll say that there's not a significant loss when it comes to visuals, and it's perfectly playable scaled down.
Also, DKC: Tropical Freeze doesn't seem to have any specific MiiVerse features worth noting. I'm assuming you'll be able to upload images and make posts to a dedicated community board, but of course that isn't live until launch. But there's no mention of MiiVerse in menu options or settings, which I found surprising. We were told that online functions wouldn't be live here, but online leaderboards seem to work fine prior to launch. I found this to be a minor disappointment, because I actually like seeing MiiVerse implemented in interesting ways like in The Wind Waker HD and Super Mario 3D World.
The six worlds offered by Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze may fall a bit short of expectations, and lead fans to worry about lack of content. But the reality is that there's a lot being offered up throughout each world, with hidden stages, paths, secrets and collectibles. The real challenge, of course, comes not just from beating each world, but clearing them completely and unlocking all goods hidden throughout. It may not take an exceptional amount of time to simply finish the game, but you'll certainly put a lot more hours into chasing all the extras.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze marks another high-quality release for Nintendo on the Wii U, and adds one more reason to pick up the hardware if you haven't already. It's another fantastic platformer delivered with absolute care from developer Retro Studios, and it's another shining gem in the small but impressive line-up for Wii U. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze definitely qualifies as a must-have title for Nintendo fans everywhere.
Grade: A+
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ESRB Rating: Everyone
Platform: Nintendo Wii U
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Q: Incorrect Calculations in Pivot table when adding a measure I have made a pivot table of data in which there is a row label and two columns - sum of amount and sum of the actual cost of units, also I have added a measure (profit) which has the formula of subtraction between two sums column.
After adding the profit measure to the pivot table values, the calculated individual profit values are all incorrect and grand total is also incorrect.
How to fix the incorrect values?
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Report of 'Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease' in Yellowstone County
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The Montana Department of Livestock confirmed today that a case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) has been reported in Yellowstone County, according to a press release.
A landowner in Yellowstone County reported the dead rabbits to the Fish, Wildlife and Parks staff, who said that the rabbits appear to have been domesticated, and previously released in the area. Samples were confirmed positive for RHD by the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in New York State, and the Department of Livestock is currently trying to identify how the disease was introduced into the state.
RHD is highly fatal, and rabbits who have the disease may show symptoms like dullness, lack of appetite, wasting, diarrhea, neurologic signs, and bleeding from the nose or mouth.
RHD is spread by direct contact with live or dead rabbits, or indirectly through contaminated objects, including rabbit meat and pelts. The virus can also be transmitted from a person with contaminated hands, scavengers, or insects, and can remain infectious in carcasses or the environment for weeks to months.
According to the press release, RHD can only be spread to domestic and wild rabbits, and does not affect humans or other animals. There is no treatment for infected rabbits, and no commercially available vaccine is available in the United States. The Montana Department of Livestock did say in the press release that states with infected rabbits can request approval for overseas vaccines.
Because of the highly contagious nature of RHD and the high fatality rate, the Department of Livestock is asking Montanans to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent further spread. Specifically, we are asking people to report any significant mortality in rabbits, and to comply with animal health requirements when moving animals across state lines. -Dr. Tahnee Szymanski, Assistant State Veterinarian
According to the press release, reports of RHD have now been confirmed in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, California, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Wyoming, Florida, and New York.
The following are "good practices," for those who own or work around rabbits, to prevent disease transmission, according to the Montana Department of Livestock:
Thoroughly washing hands before and after handling rabbits;
Using dedicated clothing in areas where rabbits are housed;
Not sharing equipment with other rabbit owners;
Not commingling rabbits from multiple sources;
Preventing visitors from entering areas where rabbits are housed, particularly if visitors also own rabbits;
Avoiding contact with wild rabbits.
For questions about RHD, or to report a suspected case in a domestic rabbit, contact the Montana Department of Livestock at (406) 444-2976. Wild rabbit mortality should be reported to the FWP at (406) 577-7880.
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Design for the cupola of St Paul's Cathedral, London; two half-sections, showing the relation of the inner and outer domes, the finial to the dome of the right-hand study is a ball supported by scrolls, each study has a scale, in the upper left-hand corner a sketch of a cherub's head (?), scroll and pendant drapery Pen and brown ink over graphite
Drawn by: Sir Christopher Wren
Wren was occupied with finalising the development of the dome of St. Paul's between 1705-1706 and his earlier designs showed two 'skins', ie. an inner and an outer dome. This drawing shows him working on the insertion and construction of a third layer between the two domes; this was to become the brick cone which was to support the lantern and the weight of the outer, hemisperical, lead dome. The inner masonry dome, with its central opening is shown here in both these sections. The inscription in the lower left hand corner, is apparently in the hand of Ralph Thoresby who owned the drawing in the early 18th C. The following entry was on the 'Explore' section of the BM website until September 2015: The old St Paul's Cathedral, a medieval Gothic structure, burnt down in the Great Fire of London in 1666. From the beginning, Wren (1632-1723) planned a dome over his new building, England's only cathedral built in the classical architectural tradition. He altered the shape and profile of the dome several times but it was not until around 1697 that the exact design for the dome was agreed; it was finally completed in 1710. This free-hand drawing was made to show the relation of the inner and outer domes. The outer dome is supported on a massive, circular drum surrounded by giant columns. This lighter outer dome is built of timber covered with lead, hence its distinctive grey colour. It rests partly on the brick cone which rises from the inner dome. This cone, which rests on the supporting drum, also supports the crowning stone lantern, ball and cross which can be seen from the floor below, through the domes. The design of a dome within a dome, and supporting the heavy lantern via the cone to the drum, is a marvellous mix of design and engineering. The famous dome dominates the City of London. It also marks the site of Wren's tomb. The Latin inscription on his tomb beneath the dome, reads: 'Si monumentum requiris, circumspice' ('If you are seeking his monument, look around you').
Croft-Murray 1960 / Catalogue of British Drawings in the British Museum, XVI and XVII centuries (2)
Binyon 1898-1907 / Catalogue of drawings by British artists, and artists of foreign origin working in Great Britain (1)
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Minor salivary glands (MSGs) account for only 10%–15% of all salivary gland neoplasms. Of which, the palatal MSGs are most predominantly involved, in nearly half the cases. Other infrequently involved regions are lips (15%), buccal mucosa (12%), tongue (5%), and floor of mouth (5%). Certain salivary neoplasms such as the ductal papillomas are more prone to develop at MSGs than the major ones. Sialadenoma papilliferum (SP) is one of its three subtypes of ductal papilloma, representing <1% of all MSG neoplasms. Approximately 80% of the SPs arise at palate. Only occasional cases have been reported from buccal mucosa, upper lip, retromolar pad, palatine arches, tongue and parotid gland., In this presentation, we demonstrate a SP located at a rare site, the lower lip of a 62-year-old woman.
At an oral surgery outpatient clinic, a 62-year-old female attended with a tiny outgrowth located on the right half of lower lip since previous 2 years. Grossly, it was a pedunculated polyp measuring about 1.5 cm × 1 cm and beared few broad fronds of papillary excrescences. The surface was mostly covered by pinkish oral mucosa, but toward medially it underwent hyperkeratosis with a glistening pearly-white appearance [Figure 1]. Clinically, the lesion was interpreted as squamous papilloma. It was enucleated under regional anesthesia and was sent for histopathological confirmation.
Under microscope, the lesion appeared poorly-circumscribed, with dichotomous epithelial proliferation. Superficially, there was exophytic and endophytic papillae of hyperkeratotic squamous epithelium, which were occasionally supported by slender fibrovascular cores. At the submucosa, these squamous fronds gradually merged into few ductal structures that mainly consisted of angular or arborizing ductules and some dilated cysts. Even some inverted papillary islands also beared a central ductal lumina there. The bilayer ductal epithelium consisted of the abluminal flattened or cuboidal cells and the columnar luminal cells. These luminal cells beared ample amount of cytoplasm with basally located bland ovoid nuclei. Occasional mucin-producing cells were also interspersed within the glandular epithelium. Further inward the ductal structures approximated with normal mucous salivary glands [Figure 2]. Any significant anaplasia or mitotic activity was absent. Depending on such histomorphology, the lesion was diagnosed as SP. Postsurgically, the patient was last examined on her 9 months follow-up without any recurrence.
Ductal papillomas encompass three tumors: inverted ductal papilloma, intraductal papilloma, and SP. Lip is affected highest with the former two neoplasms, while the SP prevails at the palate. Isolated cases of SP have been reported from other oropharyngeal MSGs, parotid, and bronchus. Labial involvement is restricted to the upper lip only.,, In the current case the patient developed a SP in her lower lip. Although this site is quite populated with MSGs, a SP has never been documented there in the English literature. Therefore, lower lip becomes the latest example of sporadic SP involvement.
Clinically, a SP often resembles squamous papilloma, inverted ductal papilloma, warty dyskeratoma, early developing verrucous carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma., Histologically, it is characterized by biphasic epithelial proliferation with exoendophytic papillary squamous excrescences and ductal elements. These ductules are bilayered and occasionally sprinkled with mucocytes or oncocytes. Superficial ulceration or stromal inflammatory infiltrates are variable., Diverse morphological features have also been described rarely. Such that, Reis de Sá Silva e Costa and Vizcaíno Vázquez diagnosed an entirely inverted SP, excised under a preoperative clinical suspicion of mucocele. In another tumor at mouth, Anuradha et al. encountered anaplastic nuclear features including increased mitotic counts. However, the overall histomorphology was clear-cut enough to be recognized as SP. On histopathology, incidental lesions may need to be differentiated from squamous or inverted ductal papillomas; and absence of encapsulation can mislead SP into a mucoepidermoid carcinoma. In such context, attention toward its classic histomorphology and lack of trimodal cellularity as in mucoepidermoid carcinoma estranges the SP from other microscopic mimickers. The lesion in the present case was grossly suspected as squamous papilloma. On routine histopathology, the tumor expressed distinctive biphasic morphology of a SP. The stromal inflammation was minimal, though it did not pose any diagnostic difficulty at all.
The origin of SP has been debated from myoepithelial cells, intercalated duct, excretory duct reserve cells, basal cells, up to unanimous multipotent stem cells. Recently, an overall consensus has been reached about its excretory duct derivation, though the exact histogenesis is yet to be divulged.,, Calculated from the limited number of cases reported so far, its recurrence rate ranges between 10% and 15%, the highest among ductal and other oropharyngeal papillomas. These recurrent SPs usually resurface after an average interval of 3 years or so. Therefore, complete surgical enucleation, coupled with follow-up at constant intervals at least for next 3 years is the optimal therapeutic modality for SP., Malignant transformation of a SP has been rarely described. Two cases of squamous cell carcinoma and one each of epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma have been reported.
This presently discussed report highlights the lower lip as an uncommon location of SP. Therefore to prevent actual misdiagnosis, this tumor should be kept in consideration while diagnosing a papillary lesion at any MSG-bearing surface. In addition, from a prognostic point of view, explanation of its little recurring tendency might be useful in reassuring the patient.
Pons Vicente O, Almendros Marqués N, Berini Aytés L, Gay Escoda C. Minor salivary gland tumors: A clinicopathological study of 18 cases. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2008;13:E582-8.
Brannon RB, Sciubba JJ. Ductal papillomas. In: Barnes L, Eveson JW, Reichart P, Sidransky D, editors. World Health Organization Classification of Tumours: Pathology and Genetics of Head and Neck Tumours. 1st ed. Lyon: IARC Press; 2005. p. 270-2.
Anuradha A, Ram Prasad VV, Kashyap B, Srinivas V. Sialadenoma papilliferum: Clinical misdiagnosis with a histological decree. Case Rep Dent 2012;2012:356271.
Honda Y, Shiraishi K, Nomori H, Ishihara S, Iyama K. Sialadenoma papilliferum of the bronchus: Rare tracheobronchial tumor of salivary gland type. Pathol Int 2009;59:572-6.
Santos JN, Barros AC, Gurgel CA, Ramalho LM. Sialadenoma papilliferum of the tongue mimicking a malignant tumor. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2013;79:404.
Reis de Sá Silva e Costa FE, Vizcaíno Vázquez JR. Sialadenoma papilliferum with inverted pattern in a young patient: A case report. Am J Case Rep 2015;16:663-6.
Pereira CM, de Oliveira Sousa H, Gasparetto PF, de Lucena Botelho T. Sialadenoma papilliferum: Case report and review of literature. J Health Sci Inst 2010;28:244-5.
Liu W, Gnepp DR, de Vries E, Bibawy H, Solomon M, Gloster ES, et al. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma arising in a background of sialadenoma papilliferum: A case report. Head Neck Pathol 2009;3:59-62.


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Medical marijuana could expand to leaf form in Pennsylvania
BEN SCHMITT | Friday, April 6, 2018, 3:15 p.m.
Pennsylvanians may soon be able to buy medical marijuana in dried leaf form, but it doesn't mean people can smoke it.
A proposal under consideration by state health officials would allow for vaping of dry leaf through an electronic device. The law would continue to forbid smoking dry leaf medical marijuana, according to state Health Department spokeswoman April Hutcheson.
"It's ironic to say, 'You can have the plant material, but you can't smoke it,' " said Pittsburgh attorney Patrick Nightingale of the law practice Cannabis Legal Solutions, which serves medical marijuana clients. "But I would want clients to understand they are breaking the law if they smoke it. The products for vaping flower material are out there and readily available."
Nightingale said leaf marijuana can easily be ground up for vaping devices.
Statewide, medical marijuana is legal in pills, oils, tinctures, concentrates for vaping or ointments.
On Monday, the state's Medical Marijuana Advisory Board is scheduled to vote in Harrisburg on a subcommittee recommendation to allow dried leaf marijuana into the market. Any recommendation would be forwarded to Secretary of Health Rachel Levine, who would issue a final determination, according to Hutcheson.
The medical marijuana law does not require additional legislative action beyond Levine's determination, Hutcheson said.
The medical marijuana board has majority and minority representatives from the state House and Senate.
Diana Briggs of Washington Township in Westmoreland County is a medical marijuana caregiver for her 17-year-old son, Ryan, who suffers from epilepsy. She said she supports adding leaf marijuana to the market.
"I'm absolutely thrilled that flower may be added," she said. "That is, of course, the cheapest form of the medicine. So it will allow many more patients, who may currently be struggling with the cost of oils, tinctures, etc., to access this medicine."
The board also will vote to expand the list of 17 qualifying health conditions to include palliative care and terminal illness.
Under state law, patients can apply for a state-issued medical marijuana card if a doctor certifies they have one of 17 qualified medical conditions, including epilepsy, cancer, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis and seizure disorders.
Gabe Perlow, CEO of grower and processor, PurePenn in McKeesport, said he was excited about the potential of adding leaf medical marijuana.
"This possible expansion is a major benefit to patients already in the program, and for those hesitant to enter the program, as flower is a more common form of administration with which they may already have familiarity," he said.
Qualified patients with a doctor's recommendation receive a Pennsylvania medical marijuana identification card, allowing the purchase of medical marijuana from an authorized state-licensed medical marijuana dispensary. Dispensaries also can sell equipment, such as vaping devices for liquid forms, to administer medical marijuana.
As of Friday afternoon, more than 25,000 patients had registered for the medical marijuana program, about 11,000 of whom have been certified by physicians. More than 914 doctors have been registered to participate, of whom 511 have completed the state's four-hour training course required for certification.
Gov. Tom Wolf signed a medical marijuana bill into law in April 2016. Dispensaries opened in February.
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July 27, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Franchise Business Review, an independent market research firm that benchmarks franchisee satisfaction, has announced the annual list of Franchise Rock Stars for 2020.
Each year, Franchise Business Review honors franchise owners who set exceptional examples of achieving success within the franchise model. This year's Franchise Rock Stars were selected from over 28,000 franchisees, representing more than 300 brands that participated in Franchise Business Review's research in the past 18 months.
The Franchise Rock Stars recognized were nominated by their franchise brand leadership in one of eight categories as franchisees who set admirable examples when it comes to leadership, business acumen, financial and professional success, and contributing to their community. Categories included: Giving Back, Women, Millennials, Veterans, Family-Owned, "Freshmen", Top-Performers, and Multi-Unit Owners.
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"There are so many success stories out there and thousands of inspiring franchise owners who are living their dreams of business ownership that it was incredibly difficult to narrow down the list," said Eric Stites, CEO of Franchise Business Review. "In the end, we chose individuals who are exceptional examples of achieving success through the franchise model and exemplify a strong work ethic and a real commitment to their business and community. We are thrilled to recognize these individuals as Franchise Rock Stars." Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of 2020 Rock Star Franchise Owners.
Jason and Michael proudly served in the U.S. Navy. They opened their first TSS Photography franchise in April 2017 in Corpus Christi, TX and have since expanded into the Austin, TX market.
In their first year they were not only successful in sales but they were already willing to help other TSS franchisees. After one year in business they were honored with the 2017 Rookie Franchise of the Year, for exceptional sales performance. They were also awarded Rookie Photographer of the Year.
In 2018, Jason and Michael were honored with the Growth Recognition award. This award is given to franchisees who have significantly grown their business. They also received the TSS Mentorship award for exceptional service to the franchise by providing information to the franchise system about new ideas they helped to pioneer, presenting at our annual conference and for serving as mentors during our continuing education opportunity called TSSU.
They were also added to the TSS President's Club which is an elite club for top producing TSS Photography franchises based on a level of growth and/or high performance standards.
Additionally, as an example of their constant community outreach, during the current pandemic crisis Jason and Michael (who are always willing to give a helping hand) offered free head shots to people working the front lines; health care, grocery stores, food delivery and sanitation. These essential workers are able to use the photos to show patients and customers that they are smiling behind their mask.
In a recent interview, Jason and Michael shared their experiences as a TSS franchise owner and their thoughts on franchise ownership for anyone looking to begin their franchise journey. Read their thoughts and advice below.
What advice do you have for someone considering investing in a franchise?
Do your homework! Know your market, know your finances, and know yourself! You have to be willing to invest–not just money or time–but yourself into the business!
What are you most proud of when it comes to your career in franchising?
We started this while serving on active duty in the Navy and were able to transition into this business somewhat seamlessly. Our military training has been invaluable to us having a "can do" attitude. That got us noticed by our peers and franchise leadership very quickly!
What was your career path before you entered franchising?
Jason was an active duty (now retired) Navy Chief Petty Officer. He was a career recruiter, who taught his junior sailors sales techniques, and how to talk with businesses and applicants. He also did quite a bit of sports photography on his own, and then later for a TSS Photography franchise in Florida. Michael works as a network engineer in his civilian career and as a Navy Reserve Supply Corps Lieutenant Commander. He dabbled in photography during his military service in foreign countries. Jason was looking for a career after the Navy, and Michael was looking to re-enter the civilian workforce after a four-year return to active duty (where he ran two recruiting divisions with Jason). Their combined talents made owning a photography franchise a great fit!
As a business owner, what has been the biggest challenge you've had to overcome?
The biggest challenge to overcome isn't rejection. Rejection is easy – you know where you stand and can move forward. The biggest challenge is trying to land a client who won't respond. The second has been the challenge of keeping a new business going during a business lockdown. Creativity and patience have been key to staying positive and finding work!
What do you like most about your franchise organization?
Working with Candid Color Systems, TSS Photography Franchising, and Glamour Shots Licensing has been amazing! The owners are genuinely concerned about every franchise owner! The corporate business employees treat the franchise owners as friends and not as separate businesses. And, working with the other franchise owners is definitely like working with great friends and family, rather than strangers or competitors!
What is one of the biggest mistakes you made when you were first starting your business? What was your biggest takeaway from it?
Buying equipment too soon. We'd see a deal on equipment and buy it, thinking we would use it–and then end up going in a different direction. It taught us to slow down and really think about what we were buying, what its benefit was, what was its return on investment, and how did it fit with where the industry is going and where we want to go.
Is there a book or podcast you've read/listened to that has helped you in starting or building your business?
Both of us have different experiences and ideas that we've picked up from books, articles, and from our local Small Business Development Center at our local community college (Thanks to Del Mar College and Jamey Jones, our advisor). It's hard to pin down one source – but the SBDC has definitely been invaluable!
How do you think your military experience has helped you as a business owner?
We were both enlisted in the Navy and learned to follow orders, delegate, and to get the job done. We eventually rose through the ranks into leadership positions. Jason achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer and Michael became a commissioned officer with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. We worked together managing eight Navy recruiting offices throughout South Texas and mentored about 30 recruiters and 250 recruits monthly. We learned to trust one another's judgment and to build cohesive teams–since each office had different personalities, communities, goals, and customers. The sales aspect to recruiting–along with having a shared market (high schools and their contacts)–made for a smooth transition to operating our franchise!
What leadership qualities are most important to you and your team?
Hands down, it's trustworthiness. Your team has to trust that you mean what you say and that you're looking out for them. As leaders, we need to be able to trust that our team is going to perform and uphold the values we present to our customers.
What are the biggest work related challenges you are facing during this pandemic? What have you done to address them?
Retaining staff, finding new customers, and retaining existing customers have been our biggest challenges. We hired one person just as this pandemic hit. We made the decision to lower our salaries to ensure that the person could continue working. Our other employees are contractors, so we made sure to keep in contact with them and keep them updated. Finding new customers was a matter of finding new ways to freshen our social media content every day, sometimes 2 to 4 times a day. This meant sometimes photographing our own family members! We created new flyers and emails and did targeted mailings, too. We did the same thing to market to our existing customers. We kept in touch with them and reassured them that we would be able to transition to new rules and standards quickly and efficiently–bringing our forward technology advantage that TSS Franchisees get with Candid Color Systems!
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The discreet charms of the international go-between
A murky world of back-channels, secret meetings and close encounters for a new breed of problem-solver, both secular and (see article) religious
InternationalJul 5th 2008 edition
FOR two months, Kenya, East Africa's most prosperous and supposedly stable country, hovered on the brink of self-immolation as two warring political factions ripped the country apart after a disputed election at the end of 2007. Kofi Annan, the former secretary-general of the United Nations, was brought in to try to resolve the conflict between the ruling party, which was accused of rigging its presidential victory, and the opposition Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). As ethnic violence raged nearby, negotiators from the two sides would sometimes almost come to blows themselves as Mr Annan tried to find common ground between them.
But when deadlock loomed, both sides' negotiating teams were smuggled off to a secret location in a game park for two days, with just Mr Annan and his secretariat, including a team from a little-known group called the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (CHD). There, with no distractions from the media and far from the political circus in the capital, Nairobi, came the vital breakthrough. The main outlines of a deal between the two sides were talked through in an atmosphere of relative calm; a new national unity government, comprising both the ruling party and the ODM, was inaugurated a few weeks later.
Originally, Mr Annan had flown into Nairobi with just two people from the CHD, a Swiss-based organisation of mediators. During his six weeks or so of mediating he drew on the considerable resources of the UN, but he also made constant use of his CHD backup.
They provided him with tactical advice on the mediation process, such as when to take the negotiators on "retreat" and how to involve the media. And they also drafted agreements as the two sides spoke during the negotiations, so that at the end of a day an agreed statement could be issued immediately to the press. This gave the mediation the vital momentum that Mr Annan wanted.
The Kenyan talks provide a good example of the sort of skills that a new kind of international mediator can bring to the age-old work of conflict resolution. For as the nature of the world's conflicts has changed in the past decade or so, so the demand for a new type of mediator has grown too.
The CHD, for instance, founded by just four people only nine years ago, now has a staff of over 70. The UN has traditionally provided a forum for the discussion and resolution of international disputes. However as Kreddha, a Dutch-based mediation group, argues: "There are no equivalent mechanisms for intrastate dispute resolution...despite the fact that most violent conflicts today are not international but intrastate in character." The new mediators provide the new mechanisms.
Many of these contemporary conflicts involve insurgents, secessionists or even "resource-warriors", like those in the oil-rich Niger Delta of Nigeria, who clash with governments. Rival politicians can be brought into open conflict by elections, such as in Kenya, or now Zimbabwe.
The new kinds of disputes involve non-traditional parties such as international mining or oil companies pitched against indigenous people, as well as national governments tackling more established terrorist groups. One study has shown that over the past 15 years military victories have resolved only 7.5% of conflicts, while negotiations have prevailed in 92% of cases; "the challenge is thus not being a skilful warrior but a skilful negotiator."
The UN might, at best, offer some bureaucratic and political clout, but it is also big, cumbersome and leaky. In its place, the new mediators operate on a much smaller scale and offer discretion, secrecy and flexibility. Mr Annan used the CHD in Kenya because it has no political agenda, so could be relied upon not to leak material in order to influence the talks one way or another. These mediators are ideal for getting involved in highly charged disputes between governments, for instance, and indigenous "terrorist" groups; they can set up back-channels, of the sort that proved vital in bringing about the eventual peace deal between the British government and the Irish Republican Army.
Thus the CHD provided a first conduit between the rebel Free Aceh Movement and the Indonesian government, as the Indonesians refused to use the UN because of anger over its role in East Timor. In Nepal, the CHD established the first links between the government and the Maoist insurgents in 2000. Here a key factor was "plausible deniability", as was trust. Andrew Marshall, who sought out the first Maoist interlocutors, says that "neither side wanted their own people and cadres to know they were talking to the other side", so the leaders of both the government and the rebels invested their trust in the third party, CHD, to keep the talks secret. Eventually, several countries got involved and this year the Maoists prevailed in elections.
The CHD also acted as a back-channel between the Spanish government and the Basque separatist movement ETA leading up to a ceasefire in 2006; it is currently trying to bring together the Darfur rebel groups in Sudan as one negotiating body. Kreddha has been involved in mediation work in the Niger Delta, and in New Caledonia between a mining corporation, Goro Nickel, and an indigenous environmental organisation called Rheebu Nuu. Such disputes are often called "resource conflicts", and require specialist mediators with a knowledge of international law. Another new organisation called Conflicts Forum, founded by a former British intelligence officer, Alastair Crooke, attempts to serve as an interlocutor between militant Islamist groups, such as Hamas and Hizbullah, and the West.
Some mediation work can be instantly glamorous and hugely fulfilling, as in Kenya, but most of it is attritional; often it is pretty boring. Negotiations can drag on for years, but here again the small mediators can add a lot of value. Foreign politicians from America and Britain, for example, may bring a lot of pressure to bear on a dispute for a short amount of time, but inevitably they come and go according to the whims and demands of domestic politics. Professional mediators can stick with a conflict for years, thus building up a level of trust and knowledge that cannot easily be replicated. Much of a mediator's work lies in getting the logistics right; trusted third-party interlocutors are needed simply to arrange meetings and book hotel rooms which will not be bugged by the other side.
In the case of CHD, it can also get visas and facilitate travel for "terrorists" taking part in talks in neutral venues like Switzerland or Norway. Both are strong financial backers of the centre, and neither is a member of the EU; they are thus outside the conventions restricting travel for those on some terrorist watch lists. Small countries backing small mediators can make a big difference; the betting now is on Mr Annan and his team trying to repeat their Kenya trick in beleaguered Zimbabwe.
This article appeared in the International section of the print edition under the headline "The discreet charms of the international go-between"
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Ada Deer, UW-Madison professor of social work with students. Courtesy of the UW-Madison Archives, #S13858.
A Lifetime Working For Native Rights And Sovereignty
Ada Deer grew up in poverty on the Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin. She went on to become the first female leader of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the first Native American woman to run for Congress. We speak with Ada Deer about her life's work ensuring sovereignty for all Tribal Nations.
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That's a nod to "I Dream of Jeannie" if you didn't catch that! Today I opened my email to find one of the many LOFT emails I receive. This one I opened rather than sending it straight to the trash. (I'm usually aware of their sales before they ever send an email! Call me a stalker…!) But this one featured some blogger stars styling LOFT items for work, which totally appeals to me. And, yes, the inspiration came!
This one caught my attention because there are basically three things going on to me and one of them may be VERY useful! That would be the ankle boots with ankle pants! I had been curious about wearing these two things together, but thought it may be a strange look, but it pulls off well! She is also wearing a tunic/dress with slacks. How neat! And the vest is another thing slightly out of my comfort zone, but I'm trying to imagine myself possibly giving them a try. This might allow me to feel cozy without restricting my movement.
And this is just amazing. I love the bo-ho look, always have. I'm a hippie at heart. But because I have a motorcycle, work at a Harley shop, and basically bleed Harley I really love how these two contrasting looks compliment each other! Very fun flirty feminine with a modern clean edge.
I can't decide which element I want to try first! I can easily go slip on some ankle boots to see if I like how it looks on me. But I'm definitely dreaming of purchasing some more pieces from LOFT soon! They are having a great sale right now!
I can see myself pairing this with the dandelion sleeveless top from earlier this year. It is ivory with a sweet orange and light blue floral print. The challenge will be which color of slacks will work best!
This top gives me spring and art teacher vibes! I would love to pair it with my red slacks and maybe even my turquoise cardigan! Gotta love some loud contrast!
This is the shirt version of the "hippie dress". I really don't know which one I would prefer! So I will probably end up with neither! hahaha In all honesty I'm really not much of a dress wearer. I really love wearing slacks and jeans.
This looks like a perfect holiday top! I just love that shade of green. I have one in a similar silhouette, but in maroon and I just love the way it feels on.
Love how fresh this top is. It looks to be the same cut as the shirt just above. It has a casual vibe, but is still dressy. Check out those "poet' sleeves! How would I get creative with this top? maybe tucking it into some dress pants, or not, and wearing a necklace that had just a few colored gems/beads in it? hmmmm.
It has still been very busy when I have free time at home and I am soaking up lots of friend time when I get the chance. Last night my best friend and I got together for wine, classical music, wall decor hanging, and AHS! It was a fun night. We even got a short dog-walk in and some yummy snacks! So that's my life right now! Hurry up and do homework, hurry up and spend time with friends, hurry up and watch your favorite shows or read your book… I love it! I just can't wait for homework to be such a huge part of things! But this is only the beginning of the tough stuff!
Any way, have a lovely Fall weekend! I will hopefully be spending time with Michael riding ATVs and getting some outdoor Autumn decor going, which gets me one step closer to a blog post!
How about you all? Any great outfit/fashion finds? Do you have some current #loftlove? Have any fall plans?
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December rains left ranchland under water.
The excessive rainfall last year was responsible for washed-out roads and downed trees.
Rainfall totals averaged from Madison County weather trackers, submitted by the Madison County Emergency Management office.
On average, Madison County receives just over 45 inches of rain in any given year.
However, 2018 proved to be just a bit wetter, according to Shelly Butts, the county's Emergency Management Coordinator: she told the Madison County Commissioners Court recently that the county got a third more last year — just under 65 inches.
Madison County was declared a disaster area last year because of rainstorms that dumped up to 15 inches in on day. Roads were washed out, bridges damages, homes flooded, trees were downed.
Another area affected by rainfall is in agriculture.
Chadd Caperton, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Madison County, said the increase rainfall did cause flooding, but not as much as to affect available forage for cattle.
"There are a few spots along rivers and creeks that have lost grazable acreage, but since we have had rain for so long, it prevented several producers from planting winter forage or harvesting the last cutting of hay," he said.
The net effect, Caperton said, is that this year's hay crop is down an estimated 20-30 percent for most ranchers — due to drought in late summer then fields that were too wet to cut in the late fall.
"Producers had to buy hay from outside and increase in supplemental feeding most commonly with increased hay, range cubes or other feedstuffs," he said.
The end result unfortunately has led to some producers selling cattle to reduce stocking rates or selling smaller herds altogether to avoid the added feed costs, Caperton said.
"Cattle prices were already low before the rough end to 2018, but with the added amount of cattle being sold it drives the prices even lower," he said.
However, Caperton said that ranchers in Madison county have a long history of cattle production and are usually well-prepared and react accordingly to volatile times.
Although Madison County has suffered from the increased rainfall as a whole, Caperton said the area fared better than other counties further south and east.


The Internet of Things (IoT) promises to make our world much more convenient. Ordinary devices are increasingly IP-enabled. Houses, phones, cars, refrigerators, and more are all connected, allowing you to remotely start your car, turn on the lights in your home, and see what's in the fridge while you're shopping.
This diagram is one example of a network of IP enabled devices. These "smart" devices are all connected and work together to automate and manage other equipment.
But the IoT concept reaches beyond just our personal lives and has practical applications in telco-grade networks. Take remote monitoring systems, for example. Although many elements of IoT (constant connectivity, many interconnected devices) have been a core part of remote monitoring in telecom for decades, IOT offers new capabilities to make your job easier.
The transition to IP networks has largely occurred. Remaining legacy connections like serial and POTS modems are increasingly rare. So, what are the next big IoT developments for network monitoring?
Improving technology means that monitoring devices can get smaller and less expensive. Also, many devices will be natively tied to your IoT system. You'll have fewer and fewer blind spots.
With the comprehensive data you're collecting, IoT can apply smart algorithms to improve your system performance. One example that exists today is the HVAC Controller from DPS. This device manages several HVAC devices in lead-lag configurations and makes automatic optimization decisions.
Good central masters in IoT systems can trend data across time. This helps you to detect gradually declining performance that is impossible to see in a snapshot. More advanced systems can even automatically detect these types of problems and bring them to your attention.
The master station helps to give an over all view of the health of the network. Use it to control devices, sensors, and even building access, all while recording data and analytics.
Open standards - so all "things" can talk to each other. Protocols such as SNMP, DNP3, Modbus, etc. are open standards and are most common so theres little to no need for mediation devices.
A central master platform - one that can integrate all your devices and help automate processes. The more devices it can talk to, the better.
Using larger devices if needed to reduce complexity when possible rather than more and more separate devices all clustered at the same site.
Security - it a big concern for remote sites. SNMPv3, SSH, HTTPS, and RADIUS provide layers of protection in an environment that is prone to hacking.
Automation: IP-enabled devices can be pre-programmed for intelligent response to events. Your equipment can email your propane company when your fuel levels are low or your battery backups turned on when theres a commercial power failure.
Reduce waste: Devices with analytics can help you understand waste in your network (such as inefficiencies in HVAC units).
Monitor small locations: Smaller devices are less expensive, meaning you can monitor small locations and lesser equipment that would have previously been unmonitored to save cost. More remote monitoring also reduces windshield time!
IoT is a new frontier, but the underlying tech and concepts are not new. Choose a company with a history. IoT buzz has created a lot of startups who probably mean well, but they're just not experienced. Choose someone who can point to a history of success with remote sensing and remote management, etc.
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For Sale By Auction | 2:30pm, 08 August 2019 | Lot 12
Mercers Farm, 9 High Street, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0JG
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A development site with approved planning consent that comprises a period farm house, two unconverted period barns and two new build units that is located within the heart of the village.
Measuring approximately 1.2 acres with a wide frontage onto the High Street, this farm yard site consists of a period farm house that is set a little back from the road, a collection of barns and a paddock. The three bedroom farmhouse requires refurbishment, to the side is a vehicular entrance. Adjacent to the side boundary is a stone built period barn with consent for accommodation over two floors and behind the farmhouse is an "L" shaped brick built barn and stables with consent to convert into a single story residential dwelling. The driveway extends through to an area of paddock where there is approved consent for two new build houses. Please note that, prior to completion, the sellers will remove the steel portal frame building which stands behind the brick barn. The portal frame building which stands between the house and the brick building is included in the sale. At the time of application the sellers intended to grant themselves access past the two new units to retained land beyond and in order to allow for this driveway passing to the side, the houses applied for were semi detached. The site is now being sold without onward access which will allow for the new houses to be larger and detached. A positive pre-application enquiry has been obtained from the local authority which states 'There would be no objection to a pair of detached dwellings being provided in lieu of the permitted semi detached dwellings (units 4 & 5), provided that they are both sited so as to avoid encroaching onto the historic easement and the mass and design would be in keeping with the character of the area and the Earls Barton conservation area'. A full copy will be included within the legal pack.
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Besides having Twin Lakes camp in Peru this past week, we also had the joy of having the Bolton family with us for a week. Marti and Chris Bolton (& their 4 kids) were missionaries on our team for 3 years, now Chris is the President of our mission board, and they remain some of our dearest friends. Their youngest daughter Mei Mei (pictured above), joined their family in 2008 after Chris and Marti left Peru for a month to pick her up from China. Mei Mei and Mary Allen were instant friends. After being away from each other for two years, this past week they picked right back up.


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Oxford imaging firm lends AI smarts to £50m government initiative
Medical imaging firm Mirada Medical will form part of a consortium that will receive £50m in funding to help drive the development and adoption of artificial intelligence in UK healthcare.
Working alongside Guys & St Thomas hospital, the software company will partner with a medical imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) centre led by Kings College London to demonstrate how deep learning and "advanced" medical imaging technologies can improve patient care.
The work will be funded by the UK government under Wave 2 of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, as part of the 'Data to Early Diagnosis and Precision Medicine' initiative.
The programme aims to improve the efficiency of cancer detection and diagnosis and better outcomes for patients, as well as cost reductions for the NHS.
Reza Razavi, director of the Kings College-led London Medical Imaging & Artificial Intelligence Centre for Value-Based Healthcare, said the project would "help put the UK at the forefront of developing and applying new technologies to improve healthcare."
Razavi added: "The Centre will provide a fantastic opportunity to transform 12 different patient pathways by using advanced imaging and AI and help make the products that will substantially improve the experience for our patients and their clinical outcomes.
"It will also allow us to better utilise the resources within the NHS."
Oxford-based Mirada specialises in diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology and interventional medicine technologies designed to simplify complex image processing tasks.
As part of its work in AI, the company has developed deep learning applications for radiotherapy planning, which it claimed to be the first to receive regulatory approval in Europe and the USA.
For its work for the UK government, Mirada will also partner with the University of Oxford's National Consortium of Intelligent Medical Imaging (NCIMI) to investigate the role that AI and deep learning can play in diagnostic nuclear medicine – the application of radioactive substances to the human body to examine bodily functions.
Mark Gooding, chief scientist at Mirada Medical, said: "We are excited to be co-operating with these prestigious institutions and are determined to continue to improve healthcare outcomes and NHS pathways through our ongoing development of AI-based imaging software applications."
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