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Pharmacodynamics of peginterferon alfa-2a and peginterferon alfa-2b in interferon-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C: A randomized, controlled study
R. Bruno, P. Sacchi, C. Scagnolari, F. Torriani, L. Maiocchi, S. Patruno, F. Bellomi, G. Filice, G. Antonelli
IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo
Background: Peginterferon alfa-2a and alfa-2b, the two commercially available pegylated interferons, have different pharmacokinetic properties that produce differing abilities to suppress replication of the hepatitis C virus. Aim: To compare the pharmacodynamics of peginterferon alfa-2a and peginterferon alfa-2b in interferon-naive patients with chronic hepatitis C. Methods: Patients were randomized to receive peginterferon alfa-2a, 180 μg (n = 10) or peginterferon alfa-2b 1.0 μg/kg (n = 12) once weekly. The enzymatic activity of 2′5′-oligoadenylate synthetase and levels of neopterin and β2-microglobulin were measured at baseline and at 24, 48, 120 and 168 h. Results: Oligoadenylate synthetase activity and serum neopterin and β2-microglobulin concentrations did not differ significantly between the two patient groups at any time point, nor was there a significant correlation between the serum area under the concentration-time curve of either peginterferon and the area under the concentration-time curve for 2′,5′-oligoadenylate synthetase, neopterin and β2- microglobulin. The area under the concentration-time curves calculated for these three markers did not correlate with body mass index stratified at 2 for either peginterferon. Conclusions: Despite pharmacokinetic differences between peginterferon alfa-2a and peginterferon alfa-2b, the pharmacodynamic profiles of the two formulations appear to be comparable.
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Bruno, R., Sacchi, P., Scagnolari, C., Torriani, F., Maiocchi, L., Patruno, S., Bellomi, F., Filice, G., & Antonelli, G. (2007). Pharmacodynamics of peginterferon alfa-2a and peginterferon alfa-2b in interferon-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C: A randomized, controlled study. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 26(3), 369-376. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2036.2007.03392.x
Pharmacodynamics of peginterferon alfa-2a and peginterferon alfa-2b in interferon-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C : A randomized, controlled study. / Bruno, R.; Sacchi, P.; Scagnolari, C. et al.
In: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Vol. 26, No. 3, 08.2007, p. 369-376.
Bruno, R, Sacchi, P, Scagnolari, C, Torriani, F, Maiocchi, L, Patruno, S, Bellomi, F, Filice, G & Antonelli, G 2007, 'Pharmacodynamics of peginterferon alfa-2a and peginterferon alfa-2b in interferon-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C: A randomized, controlled study', Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 369-376. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2036.2007.03392.x
Bruno R, Sacchi P, Scagnolari C, Torriani F, Maiocchi L, Patruno S et al. Pharmacodynamics of peginterferon alfa-2a and peginterferon alfa-2b in interferon-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C: A randomized, controlled study. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2007 Aug;26(3):369-376. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2007.03392.x
Bruno, R. ; Sacchi, P. ; Scagnolari, C. et al. / Pharmacodynamics of peginterferon alfa-2a and peginterferon alfa-2b in interferon-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C : A randomized, controlled study. In: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2007 ; Vol. 26, No. 3. pp. 369-376.
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The crescent moon will appear close to the well-known Pleiades star cluster tonight (March 10) for skywatchers graced with clear skies.
During its 29 1/2-day orbit around the Earth, the moon appears to pass close to many skywatching targets. The list includes all of the solar systems planets, several bright stars, and quite a few deep sky objects.
Deep sky objects are objects other than stars beyond the solar system: clusters of stars, clouds of gas and dust, and distant galaxies. The Pleiades star cluster is a group of 800 stars, formed about a hundred million years ago and located 410 light-years away in the constellation Taurus.
The Pleiades is one of the closest star clusters to the sun. Only the Hyades and the Coma Cluster are closer, at distances of 150 light-years and 300 light-years respectively.
Since it is a very young cluster, the stars in the Pleiades are still very close together, which makes the Pleiades by far the brightest star cluster in the sky. The Hyades is actually brighter overall, but its stars are spread out over a larger area, so it doesn't seem anywhere near as bright as the Pleiades.
This sky map of the cresent moon and Pleiades shows were to look to spot the cosmic sight.
If you have a clear, dark sky tonight, look for the moon in the western sky, and then look just above the moon to spot the Pleiades. The Hyades cluster is a bit farther away to the left, close to the red giant star Aldebaran.
How many stars can you see in the Pleiades? This star cluster has been known from ancient times, and one of its many names is the "Seven Sisters."
Despite this name, most people can see only "six stars with their naked eye, though sharp-eyed observers may see more. The Japanese call this cluster "Subaru," and the logo of the Subaru automobile manufacturer depicts this star cluster.
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Why Sponsor Aliyah for 1,372 Ethiopians?
Why did a Hong Kong couple sponsor the Aliyah of 1,372 Ethiopians? Hong Kong entrepreneurs and philanthropists Roy Chen and his wife, Yuk Lynn Chen Woo, are devout Christians who believe they were instructed by God to bring Ethiopian Jews to Israel. It took them a while to figure out and fulfill their mission but, in late November, they flew to Ethiopia to meet the Falash Mura still waiting to come to Israel, and then came to Israel to meet some of the immigrants they had funded on Operation Wings of the Dove from 2012 to 2013. "We sponsored 1,372 immigrants from Ethiopia during Operation Wings of the Dove," Roy Chen told The Jerusalem Post during a visit to Jerusalem on Thursday. "For us, it has been like seeing the Bible come alive." Their philanthropic SEEDS Foundation also has provided scholarships for higher education to a number of promising youth from the existing Ethiopian community in Israel which now numbers some 135,000. Following a government decision this year to bring the remaining 9,000 Falash Mura to Israel (1,300 a year for seven years), the Chens decided to contribute to the current campaign, as well, via Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal. How did this partnership between the Chens and KH-UIA happen? They related their fascinating story over dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. Although both Roy and Yuk Lynn grew up in wealthy Hong Kong families, they met while attending business school at New York's Columbia University in 1989 and married in Los Angeles in 1993. Their marriage went through "good times and tremendously bad times," and at one point, Yuk Lynn asked God, "Why are things so difficult for us when other Christians seemed to be doing so well?" The response she heard was: "You need to learn how to pray." She found a local ministry in Hong Kong, and Roy joined her a week later "just to be sure it wasn't a cult or something." Roy took up the story: "From then on, March 2005, we both had very powerful encounters with God. We thought things were going to be fine, but that was followed by three of the toughest years ever. It was like God ripped out all the band aids, opened the old wounds and stuck His right hand in the depths of our hearts. But in the midst of the darkness, He began to heal us, bit by bit, individually as a man and woman, learning how to become a husband and wife and gradually how to be a father and mother. "We also used to be addicted to a type of computer game called role-playing games (or RPG for short). She's the puzzle solver and I'm the action man. God actually redeemed the situation by giving my wife these rather cryptic messages, which she then had to solve and piece together, and I would pray for confirmation and then put them into action. We began learning to work together as a team." Yuk Lynn explained: "Since we encountered the Holy Spirit in 2005, I find that I hear Him quite frequently. This happened on November 11, 2006, at five o'clock in the morning, for instance, when the Lord woke me up. He said, 'I'm going to tell you something about my end-time plans, and they all come out of the Bible.' So I found verse 11 of chapter 11 in certain books of the bible. The Book of Isaiah, 11.11, for example, talks about God bringing back all his children from the four corners of the world. In that Scripture, it also talks about how He is going to bring his children back from Kush, even though I had no idea what or where that was. "Then he showed me Psalm 68, the psalm that David sang when he brought the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. He asked me to read it all, and then He highlighted Verse 31, which is about Kush reaching out to Him. I got frustrated and tried to block it out because I couldn't understand it, and then He said: 'Read the New Living translation.' So I read it, and it said, 'Ethiopia.' And I said, 'Okay, so this is some place in Africa, but what's that got to do with me?'" For two years, from 2010, the couple tried to work this assignment out, but to no avail. Then the breakthrough came. Roy took up the story: "On November 11, 2011, at 11 a.m., I surprised Yuk Lynn by getting her onto a helicopter and flew her above Hong Kong Harbor where I re-proposed to her. I knew she felt very strongly about the numbers 11/11 so she wouldn't say no. So we got reengaged and, in August 2012, we got re-married in our church to make right everything that was wrong before. Not only that, but we had a huppa and a handmade Ketuba from Jerusalem. We had all our five children as our wedding party, with our No. 1 son as our best man and our No.2 daughter as maid of honor, and the other three as bridesmaid, ring bearer and flower girl. After that, and once the foundation of our family was properly established, things then started happening very quickly." Within a week Roy found himself at a luncheon in Hong Kong with a few Israeli venture capitalists. "As we were sitting around the table, I asked the gentleman next to me if he knew anything about Ethiopian Jews. To my surprise, he said, 'My late father was known as the father of Ethiopian Jews.' The gentleman turned out to be none other than Yair Shamir, and his father was Israel's prime minister Yitzhak Shamir who authorized Operation Solomon to airlift 14,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel. He said he could connect me with the relevant people, but added that all the Ethiopian Jews were back in Israel." Yuk Lynn adds: "So, we thought, maybe the assignment is finished. Maybe we're just too late, and God found someone else, so it's already done." On November 15, 2011, which was the day of Roy's birthday, Yuk Lynn asked him to pick up a piece of jewelry from a local jeweler before a meeting they had scheduled with Irit Barash from Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal. "Actually, I had told the jeweler, who is a friend of mine, that Christian jewelry is too boring, and that she should think of something more interesting," Yuk Lynn says, smiling. I hadn't intended it to be for me, but the weekend before, I saw my friend at her kid's birthday party, and she said my jewelry was ready. So I couldn't refuse her and asked Roy to pick it up instead." Roy got to his office just in time for the meeting with Barash. "As soon as Irit sat down, and I had never met her before, she announced she had good news to share. The Israeli government had apparently just authorized a new operation to bring back more Ethiopian Jews called the Falash Mura. She said the name of it is Operation Wings of the Dove. When I heard that, I pulled out the piece of jewelry which you now see my wife wearing, a diamond encrusted dove with wings opened. At that moment, everyone was in shock, including us." Roy then asked his wife to remind him of the two scriptures she had received previously in prayer. "At that very moment, Irit handed me a brochure. On the cover, it said, "Biblical Prophesies Fulfilled," with a photograph of a black woman and then underneath were printed two scriptures. It turned out that they were the exact same scriptures, Isaiah 11:11 and Psalm 68:31. By this time, Irit was in tears and all of us in awe. We knew right there and then that this was of God. You could feel God's presence in the room." They gave their first sum of money to KH-UIA from the proceeds of the sale of their house in Hong Kong, which broke all records. How did they give and how did they know how much money to give? Before making the first donation, in May 2013, the couple had visited Israel with another director of their foundation as well as a consultant "to conduct due diligence on KH-UIA." Said Roy: "I want to give particular credit to Irit Barash. She really delivered the first time we gave, which gave us the confidence to continue. She told us all about those we sponsored and explained exactly where the money was going. We didn't want to give everything through Keren Hayesod, and wanted to track some of the families after absorption, especially the youngsters, to see how they progressed through education, entering society and becoming contributing members. So we held back a smaller amount of money for them. We applied the same practice as our private equity investments because we want to see this through, and see its impact. "Also, before we left for that trip, the Lord spoke to us and told us to look for Sheba's gold, from Isaiah 60, where it also says that foreigners will bring your children home. And Isaiah 18 talks about Ethiopian Jews being a gift presented back to God. In our due diligence, we visited communities in the South like Ibim and Sderot and met with Ethiopian immigrants from different walks of life," Yuk Lynn said. "In Ibim, we visited with a young family," said Roy. "They were very shy and soft-spoken. We asked the name of one of their children, a handsome young boy age six, as we also have a son of similar age. It turns out that his name in English means 'Gold.'" The Chens believe people are precious, just like gold. Yuk Lynn added: "We prayed and came up with an amount based on Psalm 23. It was the biggest single donation we had ever made, but we were just following instructions. I was praying about what number, because the Lord oftentimes talks to us through numbers. We gave the first batch of money to fund the Ethiopian Jews. They came on Operation Wings of Dove on August 28. To us, that's Romans 8:28, and it means that God is going to work everything out for the good of those He loves. Unfortunately, we couldn't welcome the Ethiopian Jews ourselves, because we were in California at the time, sending our two oldest children to university." Roy added: "We gave the money, and understood that it was a very significant and very historical moment, but there was still no real connection of the heart. Then, one evening last year, my cousin invited us to a dinner and asked us to share our story with a group of Israelis, who included Moodi Sandberg, the world chairman of KH-UIA, and leaders of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus. "Earlier this year, they asked for another meeting when they told us that there was one more group of Ethiopian Jews waiting to come back – the family members of those who have made aliya but who normally wouldn't qualify. On humanitarian grounds, however, the Israeli government has decided to allow them to come. "So we prayed about it, as we typically do when given a request of this nature, and separately the Lord told us that this time, it's not so much about the finances. It's really about the telling of His amazing works amongst his people. My wife received Psalm 22:22, and I received the words "Make my name known amongst my people." We confirmed this with each other, and started thinking about what to do. "We thought to make a short video and started to interview production and media people, but we couldn't find the right people. So we thought maybe we heard wrong and put it aside." On October 9, 2016, the Chens met Sandberg, who was attending a conference in Hong Kong, for breakfast. He suggested they should fly to Ethiopia and Israel both to see the situation for themselves and share their story. "We'd never been to Ethiopian and, to cut a long story short, we thought it would be a good thing to do. We have five children, family and work obligations and a very tight schedule, but we managed to choose a date that worked." In a trip arranged by Keren Hayesod and the Jewish Agency, they flew to Ethiopia from November 28-30, together with Sandberg, a board member of their foundation, his wife and a staff member who works with their philanthropic foundation. Accompanied by Israel's Ambassador to Ethiopia Belaynesh Zevadia, who had herself made aliya from Gondar, they were given a hero's welcome by some 250 people in Addis Ababa and more than 2,000 at the makeshift synagogue in Gondar. "When we went to Gondar, we sat on the stage and looked out at the thousands of faces. All of a sudden, I felt God's tenderness towards them," said Roy. "As I was praying and asking God what I was supposed to say, I suddenly felt this incredible love in my heart, even though I didn't know any of them. And, that day in Gondar, I felt the Lord asking me to tell those present that they are His sons and daughters, that He will never forget them and that He will bring them back – every last one.'" The standing audience wept and applauded as he spoke, as others stood outside the packed hall listening. "We wondered for a long time why Father God would use two people who hadn't even known where Ethiopia was, or that there were Jews there at all, or what the Falash Mura was, for this mission," said Roy. "We believe God is using the Torah to tell them that every word is true, and that He is going to use us, foreigners, which is what he said in Isaiah 60, to bring them back, all of them, not just the Ethiopian Jews but the Falash Mura, as well. He has called them back, like Sheba's gold. "Can you imagine the affirmation we gave these people? Whatever man says is not important. It's what God is saying and He is telling them that 'I'm going to do what I promised, and you are my children,' and I'm going to do it through these foreigners, who didn't even know you existed. We, like them, were crying like crazy." From Ethiopia, they flew straight to Israel, where they visited three absorption centers in Kiryat Gat and Beersheba on their first day. "When we went to one absorption center, we saw exactly what the Bible says, the in-gathering of the exiles from all over the world, including Ethiopia," said Roy. "One of the ladies I met was crying because she said that she was the only one in Israel. Her daughter and her daughter's children (her husband had died) are all still in Gondar, waiting to come. We also met a beautiful and brilliant young woman who serves as an officer in the Israel Air Force and has just completed her first degree in Beersheba. But her three older brothers are still stuck in Gondar. "You could feel the gratitude they carried. A woman from Moscow just hugged me even though we've never met. Another woman from Mumbai shared her story of how grateful she was to be in Israel with her husband and children. There were also a couple from Peru and a guy from Yemen. I just thought, 'Wow!'" http://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/Why-did-a-Hong-Kong-couple-sponsor-the-aliya-of-1372-Ethiopians-474369
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There are quite a few books this week, and also a lot of premiers, so let's jump right into it. Finally, after you have all waited with bated breath, here comes the first volume of Black Butler by Yana Toboso (many of you might still know it as Kuroshitsuji). For anyone not familiar with it, here's a synopsis: Just a stone's throw from London stands the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria's faithful servant, and a 12-year old boy. Fortunately, his loyal butler Sebastian stands by his side, ready to carry out the young master's wishes. Whether Sebastian is called to save a dinner party gone awry or probe the dark secrets of London's underbelly, there is practically nothing Sebastian cannot do. One might even say Sebastian is too good to be true, or at least, too good to be human!
Wow, it's good to be back. The holidays this year were so nuts that we had to take a little hiatus. If any of you came by shopping last week you must have noticed that there were no new releases at all, in fact the only comics were some Fall Of Hulks thing and a Blackest Night issue. The good news is that it's the first release week of the month and that means a million books you know you've been waiting for.


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Home Business & Finance Shoppers rejoice at Sunday trading announcement
Shoppers rejoice at Sunday trading announcement
By Cassandra Tanti - July 1, 2019
Sunday trading will now be available in Monaco throughout the busiest months of the year, after the National Council and the Government were able to come to an agreement on the details.
The National Council voted unanimously to amend the Sunday trading bill. Photo: National Council of Monaco
Retail stores now have the freedom to open on any Sunday that they wish, provided they do not exceed 30 Sundays within the year.
The government of Monaco had initially aimed to rezone the Principality as part of the Sunday trading bill and introduce the possibility of opening 25 Sundays per year in the Monte Carlo district, while the rest of the Principality would open for nine Sundays of the year.
One Monte Carlo forms part of the new shopping options in Monaco. Photo: Monte Carlo SBM
"We managed, after long debates, to reach an agreement with the Monaco Government, which wanted to create two zones and limit the number of Sundays according to the districts, which was unfair and incomprehensible for consumers," said Council President Stéphane Valeri. "The voted text is balanced and is a big step forward for consumers, employees and traders who want it."
Just as employers will have the freedom to choose whether or not to open, employees will also be free to accept or reject the option of working on a Sunday, which will be paid accordingly.
The move has been welcomed by Councilor Christophe Robino, author of the bill. "The law we voted is satisfactory. It protects employees, whose employers' expenses will be refunded and who will benefit from fair compensation, such as double pay or an extra day of rest."
The Prince's Government is now promoting the new trading hours with the launch of an annual summer campaign titled 'Monaco Sunday Experience', during which customers can enjoy a "complete and varied offer combining shopping, well-being, gastronomy and culture".
The trading law amendment will bring Monaco in line with its neighbouring countries.
"This bill will help to maintain the attractiveness of Monaco on a day that benefits foreign competition: French and Italian," said Councilor Corinne Bertani, responsible for trade and the first signatory of the bill.
It was one of five bills that were voted upon unanimously on 24th June during the public closing session of spring 2019.
Among the others was Bill 982, with amendments to certain provisions relating to the profession of a midwife. The law, which essentially limited the practice to "simple deliveries" and the prescription of examinations and medicines, now allows midwifes to provide preventive gynecological consultations, diagnosis and monitoring of pregnancy, as well as postnatal examination.
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China's Chimelong Group has participated as a partner in the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival for the first time ever, deepening the friendship between China and Monaco.
A sign of compassion in Monaco
Business & Finance	Staff Writer - July 21, 2016
Monaco residents are invited to sign a Book of Condolences at the French embassy in Monaco for the victims of last Thursday's bloodbath in Nice. The book was first opened in January, 2015, just after the attack on Charlie Hebdo in Paris. There is a gap before visitors comment on the Paris attacks of November 13 last year, and there is a merciful gap before the outpouring of sadness, anger and solidarity restarts on July 15, the day after the Bastille Day tragedy in Nice. One of the first to sign was Danielle Merlino, the president of the Federation of French groups in Monaco. "Horrified by the attack in Nice, we offer our condolences to the families in their grief. Together, France is strong." Comments follow in French, English and Italian. Monegasque Jean-Claude Michel, president of the members of the Legion of Honour of Monaco, wrote: "Words are not enough to describe the tragedy that cruelly engulfed the city of Nice, the world. Vive la France." The book is open until the end of the month, when the embassy closes for August.
JCEM presents 2019 Entrepreneurship Trophies
Business & Finance	Cassandra Tanti - December 19, 2019
Monaco's Young Chamber of Commerce (JCEM) followed up a successful first edition of its Entrepreneurship Trophies in 2018 with another this year by awarding three Monegasque companies.


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Three New Wineries Coming to Area
Industry Continues to Grow Locally
By Ted Whipp, The Windsor Star
ESSEX COUNTY, Ont. -- The numbers are adding up for the Windsor region's growing wine industry: 1,300 acres of vineyards, 300 employees, dozens of awards and counting.
Three new wineries are preparing to open to the public within two years. They join Cooper's Hawk, which opened in July between Kingsville and Harrow, and 14 existing area wineries stretching from Amherstburg to Blenheim.
Area wineries continue to win awards, attracting acclaim and attention. Colio Estate Wines' wildly popular Girl's Night Out label has enjoyed strong sales - both the Chardonnay and rose were category leaders in LCBO stores in 2011.
"It was a challenging season," said Tom O'Brien, president of the area industry association, the Southwestern Ontario Vintners Association.
What looked like a good growing season ended with a finale of rain, including four-inch torrent Sept. 8 that drenched the beginning of the harvest and the region's largest wine event, Amherstburg's Shores of Erie International Wine Festival.
"We got a lot of good grapes, but it was a lot of hard work," O'Brien said. "I think our wineries had a decent year for quality and quantity."
Walter Schmoranz, president of Pelee Island Winery, is also upbeat about industry prospects despite the late rain, a sluggish economy and low economic expectations in the months ahead.
"We had enormously heavy rains. It was not easy, I admit," he said. "But I think it's a sound, large volume vintage. I'm actually quite, quite happy. I think it was a great year."
"Wine sales are proving difficult," Schmoranz said. But with more marketing and sales effort, he expects a modest sales increase in 2012.
He's looking forward to the leadership for the local wine industry with O'Brien as the industry association president. He brings confidence, sound business knowledge and access to key contacts in business and government for the area industry, Schmoranz said.
He expects a major expansion of the winery production operations will be underway, proceeding with approvals and construction in the new year.
Tourism and economic development planners are paying more attention to an industry that harvests 1,300 acres of vineyards, employs about 300 and can attract visitors, attention and awards.
Spinoffs include more bed and breakfast accommodations in recent years and enhanced employment opportunities for chefs and other staff needed for more winery events.
"People have to eat and they need the attractions," said Doug Beatty, Colio's vice-president of marketing.
Colio has just hired a new winemaker, Lawrence Buhler, who brings skills, talent and expertise from working with the large Niagara-based winery company, Andrew Peller Limited, whose brands include Peller Estates.
On a sad note, the industry mourned the passing in 2011 of Gord Mitchell, who founded the family winery Sprucewood Shores. Beatty said he was impressed with and proud of the efforts of the industry to rally around and support the family during the harvest.
O'Brien said efforts continue to rebrand the industry here and increase its profile. He expects more gateway signs promoting the area and also sees more events in Windsor to raise the industry's profile among residents on the industry's doorstep.
O'Brien said the industry association has expanded to include area grape growers along with wineries with vineyards and retail store operations.
He also sees the industry offering more training and research opportunities and developing a closer relationship to work with research scientists, government and universities.
O'Brien added he was particularly impressed with the opportunities following the opening of his winery. He noticed that two-thirds of the visitors who dropped by came from outside Windsor and Essex County.
"I think there's a huge potential," he said of the industry and its tourism.
Besides three new wineries in the months ahead, O'Brien has heard talk of prospects for more in the future.
For now, he said he's looking to terrific weather in the new year.
"I'd love to predict we're going to have a hot, dry growing season in 2012."
twhipp@windsorstar.com
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The Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF is based on the NASDAQ Internet Index. The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to track the performance of the largest and most liquid US-listed companies engaged in internet-related businesses and that are listed on one of the major US stock exchanges. The Underlying Index employs a modified market capitalization-weighted methodology based on the market capitalization ranking of the Underlying Index securities. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly.


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Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Academia de Arte și Științe a Televiziunii), cunoscută și sub numele de Television Academy (Academia de Televiziune), este o organizație profesională onorifică dedicată progresului industriei televiziunii din Statele Unite ale Americii. Este o organizație non-profit 501(c)(6) fondată în 1946.  Academia prezintă Premiile Emmy, o ceremonie anuală care onorează realizările de primă audiență în televiziunea din Statele Unite ale Americii.

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The Days of Awe always feel like a family reunion at Rockdale Temple. Our Main Service is held in the Amberley Room of the Mayerson JCC, while Tot and Youth Services take place in Rockdale's Messer Chapel. We experience the grandeur of the season as hear the shofar and pray along with a professional quartet, directed by Mary Southworth. We invite participation as our rabbis lead the worship along with congregants. Recent B'nei Mitzvah students have the honor of reading Torah. We currently use the High Holy Day machzor (prayer book) of the Reform Movement, Mishkan HaNefesh. We welcome you to join us for High Holy Day worship. While we do not require tickets, we invite guests to check in with our greeters to let us know who you are!
If you are unable to be here in person but would still like to worship with the Rockdale community, please join us via live streaming by clicking here.
Rabbis Coran and Kahan wish you and yours a Shanah Tovah u'Metukah, a Good and Sweet New Year. May we all be inscribed in the Book of Life.
Our community gathers in celebration of the Pilgrimage Festivals of Sukkot (and Simchat Torah), Passover and Shavuot with morning and evening festival services that are inspiring and filled with spirit. Most of our festival morning services are followed by a congregational lunch, while festival evening services include an oneg. Each year we hold a festive Seder on the second night of Pesach, appropriate and enjoyable for all ages.


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Öhlins Racing Introduces STX 36 Shock Absorber for for Kawasaki Ninja 250 and 400 Motorcycles
Upplands Väsby, Sweden, May 5, 2020 – Öhlins Racing has expanded its offering of world-class STX™ 36 supersport shock absorbers to include Kawasaki Ninja 250 and 400 motorcycles. STX™ 36 shocks set the standard for performance, quality and durability.
"The Ninja 250 and 400 are leaders in the supersport category and we're excited to offer our latest technologies for these bikes to further enhance the riding experience," said Johnny Bräster, two-wheel OE and aftermarket sales, marketing and product management, Öhlins.
Öhlins Racing expansion of the STX™ 36 shock absorber to Ninja 250 and 400 owners, enables them to enjoy a major suspension upgrade, delivering new levels of stability, precision and safety via a monotube high-pressure gas-type shock design with an external "piggyback" reservoir. STX technology works with an integrated temperature compensation, adjusting the system's performance to compensate for changes caused by temperature, and ultimately making for a more accurate and reliable ride.
As an additional upgrade for Ninja 250 and 400 bikes, Öhlins offers the FSK™ 133 fork spring kit, which provides improved grip and stability as well as smooth handling, cornering and braking. A replacement top cap enables riders to adjust preload to fit any ride.
"Whether riders are out for speed, comfort or maneuverability, these innovative products will help give them what they're looking for" added Bräster.
About Öhlins®:
Öhlins Racing has been an integrated part of the motorsport industry as well as the motorcycle and automotive industry for over 40 years. Our focus has always been on high-quality products, service and support, all the way from the MotoGP circuits to the local, national racing events in over 50 distributing countries.
Our philosophy has always been to supply the aftermarket, OEM partners and teams with high-end suspension technology, and we are all dedicated to exceeding our customer's expectations throughout the world.
Up to date highlights
Headquarters in Stockholm
Subsidiary in USA – Öhlins USA, Hendersonville NC
Subsidiary in Thailand – Öhlins Asia Co., Ltd
Distributor Central Europe – Öhlins DTC, Meuspath, DE.
Distributor Northern Europe – Öhlins Northern Europe, Karlstad, SE.
Over 200.000 shock absorbers, front forks and steering dampers and around 3 million CES valves, produced annually
97 % of all sales on export
Focus on R&D, A/M, OEM and Racing of Advanced Suspension Technology for Motorcycles, Cars, Snowmobiles, Mountainbikes & ATV's
Öhlins Racing AB is A DRiV™ Company –DRiV™ is a Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) business and leading global aftermarket and OE ride performance supplier.
About DRiV™ – the future Aftermarket and Ride Performance Company:
Following the expected separation of Tenneco to form two independent companies, an Aftermarket and Ride Performance company (DRiV™) as well as a new Powertrain Technology company, DRiV will be one of the largest global multi-line, multi-brand aftermarket companies, and one of the largest global OE ride performance and braking companies. DRiV's principal product brands will feature Monroe®, Ӧhlins®, Walker®, Clevite® Elastomers, MOOG®, Fel-Pro®, Wagner®, Ferodo®, Champion® and others. DRiV would have 2019 of $5.9 billion, with 53% of those revenues from aftermarket and 47% from original equipment customers.
This release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to our strategies and plans to separate into two independent public companies. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ from those described in the forward-looking statements, including the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on general economic, business and market conditions, our ability (or inability) to execute on our plans to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and our previously announced Accelerate plan and to realize the anticipated benefits of these actions, our financial flexibility in addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the possibility that Tenneco may not complete the separation of the Aftermarket & Ride Performance business from the Powertrain Technology business (or achieve some or all of the anticipated benefits of such a separation); the possibility that the separation may have an adverse impact on existing arrangements with Tenneco, including those related to transition, manufacturing and supply services and tax matters; the ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers or other business partners; the risk that the benefits of the separation may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the risk that the separation may not advance Tenneco's business strategy; the potential diversion of Tenneco management's attention resulting from the separation; as well as the risk factors and cautionary statements included in Tenneco's periodic and current reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) filed from time to time with the SEC. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Unless otherwise indicated, the forward-looking statements in this release are made as of the date of this communication, and, except as required by law, Tenneco does not undertake any obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to publicly disclose revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements. Additional information regarding these risk factors and uncertainties is detailed from time to time in the company's SEC filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Simonetta Esposito
Senior Communications Manager DRiV
Sesposito@driv.com
New Öhlins® TTX® Flow DV Shock Absorber Offers Advanced Comfort and Control for MX and Enduro Riders
Limited-Edition Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 Hyper Car to Feature Ӧhlins® TTX® 36 ILX Shock Absorbers
Ӧhlins® Celebrates Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's Success in 104th Indianapolis 500
"From The Ash" supported by Öhlins
Ӧhlins® Named Suspension Technology Partner to Germany's Phoenix Drive Center


Is it standing on a table high, 13-storey building high or flying on top of the mountains high!
Bir is a village near Joginder Nagar Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Mostly referred as "Paragliding Capital of India", Bir is also a noted center for ecotourism, spiritual studies and meditation. With its close proximity with Dharamshala, It is home to Tibet refugee settlement. While Billing is the takeoff site for paragliding and Bir for landing; collectively it is known "Bir Billing".
The panoramic view of the Dhauladhars at the background with multicolored paragliders flying across will bring your heart to action. Bir-Billing is indeed counted as one of the best spots for paragliding in the World. The Paragliding World Cup 2015 has made the place a popular site for travellers both in-country and all around the world.
Bir is located in sub-division of Bajinath in the District of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. It is a 3hrs car drive from Dharamshala, and less than an hour from Palampur (the nearest main towns).
The shortest route from Delhi will be 550kms: Delhi – Ambala – Chandigarh Bypass- Kiratpur- Anandpur Sahib- Nagal- Una- Amb- Kangra- Palampur- Baijnath- Bir road.
You can also book a Volvo bus to Palampur or Baijnath and use the local bus or share cab ahead.
· Garden Café: is run by an old Tibetan lady. The service can be slow but it's because mostly everything is freshly prepared. I don't really give food opinions but the Pizza is a high recommendation.
· 4 tables: Check before you visit this place as it's not always open. It is located close to the main Bir town. 4 tables is famous for it's list of interesting events, art gallery and fresh wood oven pizza.
· Glider's Pizzeria: I personally like this place for the Vibes. In the evening it is taken over by Travellers and Gliders after completing the last evening flight.
· Silver Lining: is a small coffee shop that serves Hot Coffee and Pancakes. And it is exactly what one needs at a beautiful site like this.
There are a lot more new cafes in Bir now that you can explore. On your hunt you can also try some Tibetan cuisine.
· Paragliding: You can book your Paragliding pilot from Bir, he will pick you from your hotel and drive you to the takeoff site Billing. It is a beautiful 30-40mins drive with view of looking down at whole of Kangra Valley. Evening is the best time to fly as you can see the sunset while gliding.
· Rajgunda Trek: Bir to Rajgunda is a 12kms trek. But the best way to do it is by taking a car ride that takes a tour to Barot. Barot Valley is a beautiful small town situated in the banks of Uhl River. If you wish you can spend a day here, exploring the India's first hydroelectric dam. Or you can move further to Rajdunga, which is almost 2hrs ahead. You can start your trek the next morning and walk down to Billing- take off site. The route from Rajgunda to Billing is one of the best treks for beginners.
You can choose to fly down from Billing to Bir.
· Barot Valley: Barot Valley is almost off-the-map where you can sit back, relax and enjoy timelessness. There are few campsite options and a PWD Guesthouse available for comfortable stay. This small valley has old himalayan culture and feel to it. You can enjoy your time sightseeing or relaxing on the banks of Uhl River. There is a small market that sells hand knit woolens by the local ladies. Local food at one of the restaurants is another thing to be tried.
· WorkationX: If you wish to stay in the town longer but there is office work to be taken care of. Or in case you are a freelancer and have to complete your project. WorkationX is an excellent solution. WorkationX is a Co-working and Co-living community space, located in Rajgunda. It provides workspace, stay, and an experience to explore the Himalayas while working.
· Workshops at Deer Park Institute: Okay this is my favorite place to be in Bir. Deer park Institute is the center for the study of Classical Indian Wisdom Traditions. The campus has a Monastery, Restaurant, Library, Book and Souvenir shop. There is also accommodation available for students and volunteers. Regular workshops and events on Art and Culture, Wisdom, Meditation and Philosophy are held in campus.
· Dharma Tour: In Buddhism Dharma means cosmic law and order, which is applied in the teachings of Buddha. To learn more about the beliefs of Buddhism you can take a Monastery tour around Bir. Few of the biggest Monasteries near Bir with Buddhism Institutes are Palpung Sherbling Monastery and Dzongsar Khyentse Monastery.
· Acupunture by Dr. Norbu: Suffering from neck and spinal pains because of long sitting hours at work? This is the breakthrough. I am so glad to have found Dr. Norbu, he is undoubtedly a genius with his acupressure skills. I have been suffering from an intense nerve pinch from a very long time. It was getting very difficult for me to constantly travel in the condition. When I discussed my problem with Dr. Norbu, he explained me the cause and treated it with a Cup Therapy. The pain was 60% down from the first session.
1. Connect: is a camping hostel in short distance from Bir. You have to take a 15mins car ride and walk upto 1km to reach the site. It may sound a little inconvenient, but once you reach here the view is worth the effort. From here, you can enjoy one of the best sunset views in the valley. The outside dining area is a highlight.
The dorm bed is for Rs 650 per person in 5 bed dorm.
3. Camping at Camp Oak View: is a campsite in Billing for people who want to have an out in the nature experience.
Like said by Ruskin bond "It is always the same with mountains. Once you have lived with them for any length of time, you belong to them. There is no escape." I encourage you to start now and see how and where the journey takes you. Travelling serves differently to all people, and in all ways it is good for us.


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We Are Nature Rising, founded and directed by Mark Morey, is a project Merrohawke Nature School. Founded in 2007, Merrohawke is part of the 8 Shields nature connection movement that grew out of the 1970s environmental movement. In 1983, Jon Young founded Wilderness Awareness School and developed the 8 Shields method of connecting children to nature. This system is based on three things:
Jon Young's childhood of long term mentoring in nature connection from a single mentor, Tom Brown who was influenced by indigenous teachings of the Apache.
Jon's studies in anthropology and environmental science at Rutgers.
Many indigenous mentors who were bridge builders, directly passing on cultural approaches to being a connected person in a connected community. These mentors were from the Mohawk, Lakota and Odawa tribes.
The founding belief of 8 Shields held is that if we can return children to the same intimate relationship to the natural world as was held by our indigenous ancestors, with active mentoring, ceremony, ancestor awareness, the arts of tracking and survival, and the surrounding culture of aunts and uncles that all value this deep immersion to place, these children will grow up to consciously appreciate, be authentically connected to, and be actively willing to, protect and nourish the natural world and their community.
They will embody a moral compass that values and actively advances environmental and social justice in their own neighborhoods.
Today, 34 years after the founding of 8 Shields, Merrohawke is one of at least 75 nature connection organizations nationally–and 150 internationally–that have emerged and self-identify as an 8 Shields school. Collectively the nature connection movement nationwide now serves upwards of 50,000 unique youth annually. Alumni of the 8 Shields wilderness schools now number in the hundreds of thousands, the oldest of whom are in their early 30's and entering adulthood. Thousands of youth and schools can link their lineage to time spent with Mark Morey, who founded the Vermont Wilderness School, the Institute for Natural Learning, and led 100 Art of Mentoring gatherings in five countries across 16 years.
These nature-connected young adults are awake to the world they have inherited, and feel the responsibility to do something about it. They are hungrily asking for guidance to address the issues they face: political destabilization, environmental crisis, and inequality.
"When we become familiar with the conduct of connection, we start to understand and appreciate what traditional cultures are holding. We become friends and allies with the people who are hanging onto the last threads, and we need that… That's the place where we can be effective… It is a really challenging time, but this does gives us really a lot of hope, and I just focus my eyes on those people in their 20s and 30s and 40s that grew up this way in a place when their parents didn't, and how powerful they are right now… I do believe that is where the hope is…. This is going to take all of us. We all need to look at this in our own way and bring connection back into the fore.… Thanks for your work in the world, Mark. It's making a difference." – Jon Young, February 2017
We Are Nature Rising will create an action-oriented pathway for the tens of thousands of young adults who experienced a nature-connected childhood. They will be supported to rise up in their community to advance social and environmental justice causes with principled leadership and direct action. This regenerative leadership project is about awakening youth to their ecological identity, immersing them in regenerative culture over time and fostering their leadership skills to act on behalf of the planet. Specifically, leadership training will include cross cultural collaboration with native youth leaders, forming community exchanges and project collaborations.
The nature connection alumni are uniquely trained over a long period of time to appreciate the natural world, the value of biodiversity and the wisdom of native leadership.
We Are Nature Rising is committed to four key goals:
Provide proactive training and mentorship with native and non-native teachers, with the subjects of leadership, peacemaking, mentoring, nature connection and regenerative community practices
Create opportunities for indigenous youth to have a powerful, positive influence on their own communities futures and future generations
Activate teams of empowered youth leaders to take initiative, bolster existing social or environmental justice movements, and respond to calls for guidance from communities in need
Build a network and movement in which nature connected individuals can find guidance, support, fellowship and purpose
By 2020, We Are Nature Rising will have seeded, organized, empowered, and funded youth led projects and established leadership network. Native and non-native youth will be actively collaborating for a safe and just future by applying solutions with creative, principled thinking and actions, at all levels of society, nationwide.
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Creating Cartier
Exploring the untold story of the family behind the firm
Dame Nellie Melba and Cartier
This is a pretty special piece. What do you think of it? More dated perhaps than some of Cartier's later Art Deco creations? It was made over 115 years ago for Dame Nellie Melba (right), the famous Australian opera singer, who was a great Cartier client at the turn of the 20th century. Having failed to make a huge success of her singing career in her home town (Melba is a pseudonym for Melbourne), she decided, in her mid-20s, to set sail for Europe in search of stardom. It was a good move. The opera houses of Paris, London and Brussels adored her and she became a worldwide sensation. While based in London as the lead soprano at Covent Garden, she became a friend of my great-great uncle, Pierre Cartier (who managed Cartier London in its early years). He would lend her jewels to wear on stage – great publicity – and she would buy a fair few herself too. Basically she was an early brand ambassador for the firm – much like a Hollywood starlet today, she made it into the social columns and people flocked to see her. This particular Cartier platinum, diamond and pearl Belle Epoque necklace actually started out as a devant-de-corsage, pinned to the corset of a dress rather than being worn around the neck. It made its first appearance at the Royal Albert Hall performance for Edward VII's 1902 coronation, where Nellie sang the National Anthem. In the days before TV and social media, product placement doesn't get much better than that –literally centre-stage in front of a wealthy audience. Today the piece has been shortened so it can be worn as a necklace (devant-de-corsages sadly stopped being so practical once corsets were abandoned – hard to pin a huge diamond creation on a silk evening gown..) and is said to be worth somewhere between £1-1.5million. Good news though (at least if you're anywhere near the @nationalgalleryaus), it's on display in the Cartier Exhibition until July. #belleepoque #belleepoquejewelry #diamondnecklace #cartiernecklace #devantdecorsage #nelliemelba #vintagecartier #cartier #pearls #royalalberthall
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Fascinating to see this treasure trove of Indian art coming up for auction @christiesjewels this Wednesday in NY. So many incredible antique Cartier pieces being sold alongside the type of artefacts that led to their inception. "The ten centuries that preceded our era", Jacques Cartier wrote in his diary, "are one of the most wonderful periods in the history of the world. India's share in the intellectual discoveries of these times was paramount". When Jacques traveled to India to meet with Maharaja clients or source gemstones, as he did regularly over 28 years, he wasn't just interested in buying and selling. His diaries are filled with sketches and descriptions of India and its rich heritage - everything from gem-set sword hilts, temple carvings, enamel boxes or paintings. And when he returned to Europe his cases weren't just filled with gemstones but a myriad of objects that had excited his imagination. He was an artist at heart and, in India, he found his greatest source of inspiration. This superb collection is testament to that heritage. #maharajasandmughalmagnificence
Exciting to discover some beautiful old Cartier pieces in the Palm Beach Jewelry Fair last week. Particularly loved this Sudanese-themed enamel, moonstone onyx and diamond bracelet @patsaling... Always staggered by pieces like this: made 100 years ago (c.1919) and yet still manages to look super stylish today. Just turn each head in alternate directions to gently open, insert your wrist, et voila, you're all set! #cartierbracelets
A close up of one of Cartier's Chinese-inspired vanity cases from the 1920s. A miniature work of art but a feat of engineering too - you slide the emerald clasp to one side and the box pops open to reveal the little powder compartments and lipstick holder (which springs up helpfully) . On the right is me holding the case to give you an idea of the scale - it's pretty small compared to the myriad of make up items we tend to carry around with us today but wouldn't you gladly sacrifice that eye liner and concealer for the chance to carry this around?! Pictured here at a Bamboo Art event in Nanjing. I really enjoyed the relative calm and green of this historic city and it was a lovely place to share some of the family history - thank you to all who came! #artdecocartier #vintagecartier #nanjing
Back on the Bund. Huge changes since I was last here 15 years ago. What a great city. #shanghai #thebundshanghai #nihao


Sea Mercy is a benevolent program developed for disaster and critical care needs for remote islanders. Sea Mercy is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity with a simple vision and mission to "stand in the gap" with a service delivery vessel, trained health care volunteers, support equipment, and critical care services as island nations develop their "outer island" health care infrastructure, when critical health care need opportunities are present, or when disasters occur.
The Sea Mercy program is about providing much needed health care services (medical, dental and eye) to the remote islands in the South Pacific. The program does not desire to be the health care provider to all the islands, only to the remote islands that the local island governments are unable to support effectively at this time in their health care infrastructure development. In spite of the incredible financial support provided by Australia, New Zealand, France and the United States to build the needed health services infrastructure for the various island nations, a desperate health care need still exists for a large percentage of their population. With over 20,000 islands spread across 11,000,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean, there are no roads, power lines, or phone systems to connect the smaller, less populated remote islands to the same health care services offered on the larger islands. Sadly, these more remote islanders are left without even the most basic of health care services. With an incredible disparity in infant mortality rates rising, immunization rates dropping, and the comparative overall health and longevity far from those on the primary islands, the need is urgent and that need is the very reason that Sea Mercy was created. We are there to "stand in the gap" and work with the local governments and international aid organizations until the local governments can meet those needs on their own. We are also there to assist in emergencies during natural disasters.
Sea Mercy's vision is to be the most effective preventive, curative, promotional and rehabilitative floating health care provider to support the remote citizens of the island nations. Our mission is therefore to ensure our community sector has the practical tools and talent available to accomplish those visionary ends. To accomplish this in the short term we will provide floating health clinics to needy populations. To effect long term community improvement, we work to increase awareness of the health issues facing these vulnerable populations.
As our vision and mission statement makes it clear, Sea Mercy will strive to deliver the health care services to those remote islanders until the local governments are able to build the health care infrastructure to take care of ALL of their citizens, on ALL of their islands. If the incredible people of the South Pacific have a special place in your heart, we hope that you join in helping us.


The most common question these days is whether making the switch to natural skincare products is actually important? And the answer is YES!
I know ditching your favourite moisturisers, serums and soaps can be quite frightening but trust me its worth the switch and you'll surely agree with me once you finish reading this post.
Do you know that skincare products are the major sources of toxins in our body? Most of the drugstore brands have toxic chemicals and artificial ingredients that leave negative impact on our skin and can be very harmful for us in the long run.
Our skin is the largest organ in our body and is the greatest indicator of health and imbalance so its only logical to start the swap at the earliest, beginning with the skincare basics you use everyday.
Upto 60% of what we put on our skin gets absorbed, so the products we use, affects our overall health and well being in either a good or bad way.
The phthalates and parabens found in most of the skincare products are linked to major health issues like cancer, hormonal disruption and reproductive problems. These toxic ingredients in cleansers, moisturisers and oils tend to strip off the skin of its natural barrier, leaving it dry, tight and irritated, also known as sensitised skin.
There are so many cleansers in the market that contain sulfates which actually make your skin dry and harsh. And do you know that you should never use foaming cleansers as they dramatically alter skin's pH, destroy the acid mantle and create a havoc in your skin cells.
Choose a cleanser that's gentle, and contains pure and natural ingredients that are beneficial for your skin.
As per skin experts, there are a lot of sunscreens that do not give protection from UVA and UVB rays and contain toxic ingredients like oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate and octinoxate.
You should stay away from sunscreens which comprise of these chemicals and instead go for ones with naturally derived ingredients.
Regular use of mineral or synthetic oils which are present in many creams and serums can aggravate acne, damage skin function and potentially cause premature ageing.
So when you're searching for a moisturiser or serum, go for ones made with plant and pure essential oils. These are packed with nutrients, omegas, and antioxidants that will actually nourish your skin.
The common exfoliating ingredient found in most of the products by popular skincare brands is —Polyethylene beads. These are made of polymers of ethylene oxide- the same stuff used to make plastic grocery bags. They are not only bad for your skin but also for the environment.
We should instead opt for products with jojoba beads which are gentle, botanical and even good for sensitive skin.
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How old is Levi Roots, what did the Reggae Reggae Sauce creator say about Jamie Oliver and when was he on Dragons' Den?
LEVI Roots is known round the world for his Reggae Reggae Sauce. But what is his background? And what did he say about Jamie Oliver? Here's what we know... Who is Levi Roots? What is his background? Keith Valentine Graham, 60, was born June 24, 1958 and is better known as Levi Roots. He is a British-Jamaican reggae musician, television personality, celebrity chef and businessman. Levi was born in Clarendon, Jamaica and was raised by his grandmother after his parents moved to the UK, until he joined them at age 11. Before become famous for his Reggae Reggae Sauce, he was a known musician. He has performed with James Brown and Maxi Priest and was nominated for a Best Reggae Act MOBO award in 1998. Levi was a friend of Bob Marley and he performed Happy Birthday Mr. President for Nelson Mandela in 1996 on his trip to Brixton. When was Levi on Dragons' Den? And what's his Reggae Reggae Sauce? Levi's Reggae Reggae Sauce is a jerk barbecue sauce. In 2006 he sold 4,000 bottles of the … [Read more...] about How old is Levi Roots, what did the Reggae Reggae Sauce creator say about Jamie Oliver and when was he on Dragons' Den?


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My Cape Breton
Repeating History
Strait Up
Keeping it Holistic
Port Hawkesbury Reporter
Home Sports Curling and minor hockey share the ice
Curling and minor hockey share the ice
Grant McDaniel
Photo by Mary Hankey In 2007, Kevin Martin's team were the winners of The National, Grand Slam of Curling in Port Hawkesbury. This time around, Martin was busy doing commentary for Sportsnet.
STRAIT AREA: The last couple of weeks were busy ones at local rinks.
The 37th annual Port Hawkesbury Paper Hockey Tournament saw minor hockey squads visit the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre and Richmond Arena from Saturday, March 11, to last Sunday. Indeed, some of the tournament was held in February, in an effort to allow for more ice time and easier accommodations for visitors.
With that, the Elite 10 Grand Slam of Curling took place from March 16-19.
Having the Civic Centre accommodate world class curlers along with minor hockey players was a huge boon to the community, said Port Hawkesbury Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton.
"I reached out personally to some local businesses asking them to reflect on what they thought of having the Grand Slam of Curling and the minor hockey tournament, and some of them reported record sales," she said. "Some businesses even compared it to how busy it was when Meghan Trainor performed last September, and we had 11,000 people roaming the streets of Port Hawkesbury.
"There's a lot of winning to be had when the Grand Slam is here, and the minor hockey tournament, because there's a lot of new money brought into the community, new faces, and with regards to the Grand Slam, it puts us on the world stage.
"We were the curling capital of Canada for four days, and that's pretty exciting from my perspective."
While it's difficult to be exact about the amount of money brought into the area, the mayor said the estimated revenue was between $750,000 to $1 million. She said she believes that number to be closer to the $1 million mark, factoring in the traffic from the minor hockey tournament in addition to the high profile curling.
John Ouellette, the president of Strait-Richmond Minor Hockey, acknowledged that having the curling event take place during March Break caused a revamp to how the annual tournament runs. It was business as usual at the Richmond Arena, but some elbow room had to be made in Port Hawkesbury.
However, he said that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Like the mayor, he cited the Trainor concert as a high profile event that necessitated some wiggle room from the local recreation community.
The concert, which was brought to town by Port Hawkesbury winning an Air Miles contest, took place on the local soccer field, and the local soccer squads were willing to accommodate.
"The [minor hockey] board met with the town about a year ago, and it's fair to say some members still have concerns about the impact of the curling, but at the end of the day, it's great to be able to have a tournament which is great for kids and have an event which highlights the community on a national stage," he said. "I don't think it needs to be an either/or."
Ouellette added that revamping the minor hockey tournament schedule helped things run smoother, at least in some ways. March Break can be a time of regional and provincial championships, which can conflict with the local tourney.
"Lots changed over 40 years, and this year we tested the waters with some different combinations of things that we'll build on," he said.
"It takes a lot of people to run a tournament. If you were to think of all the mothers and fathers doing the hospitality for every team, those doing the clock, those doing 50/50. It takes a huge effort, and breaking it up like we did helps a little too."
On the ground level of the minor hockey tournament was the board responsible for organizing the event. That group is headed by Trevor Wilkie, chair of the annual minor hockey tournament. He said all teams seemed to have a great time visiting either the Richmond Arena or the Civic Centre.
"The kids enjoyed themselves, which is the main thing," he said. "We had to spread it out a bit, and we may look at spreading it out in the future to help accommodate teams.
"We had great support from the community."
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Talking Points: Howard Bilerman Explains Why Limitations Make the Best Records
September 24, 2018 by Jeremy Young
Welcome to our brand new column, Talking Points. In each post, we revisit a lengthy lecture or Q&A with the greatest minds in music production and composition, and elucidate the most interesting details or concepts mentioned by each guest in order to gain a fresh perspective on the topic in question. Follow along with the series here, or sign up for our newsletter to get all the articles, all the lessons, all the time!
Today on Talking Points, we take a closer look at famed Montreal recording engineer Howard Bilerman's talk from the Red Bull Music Academy 2016. In it, he talks about his experiences working at the Hotel2Tango studio, recording to tape, recording over 400 albums, producing Arcade Fire as well as the late Vic Chesnutt, and getting to know Leonard Cohen. But we're only going to focus on his recommendations for recording, mixing, and working in the studio, because this is a pretty long interview.
1. Hearing bands play live informs how we should strive to capture them in the studio.
Bilerman started out by recording his friends' bands live at their shows. That slowly transitioned to doing "live in studio" sessions, which ultimately led to more in-depth studio production techniques. But in all of this, the through line is to not get too caught up in relying on the studio to make your record sound good, isolating everything and doing a thousand overdubs. It should all start with capturing the energy, the ferocity, and the magic of a band playing together at the same time, because that's what leads to capturing the truest artistic expression sometimes.
He says to think of making records like "a live performance delayed by space and time."
2. The only way to survive as an engineer is to learn how to accommodate any sound situation.
Too often, live sound and studio engineers will try to alter a band's sound and performance practice to suit their own needs.
"We shouldn't do it like this because we won't get a crisp sound…" Well, okay, but this is how we play, so if we do it another way, we won't be able to perform our best or sound like ourselves. When you start changing the fundamental aspects of how a band plays together in real time, making it uncomfortable for them or trying to tell them how to play their music, you start putting up obstacles to making the best record you can make.
Bilerman says that in order to combat this, it's important to do the following:
Learn as much mic technique as possible, which mics to use, and when to use them most effectively.
Learn from every session — the high points and the mistakes.
Find compromises that you (and the band) can live with, and move on.
In the end, it's about the band. So you as an engineer need to accommodate anything a band throws at you, because this is their record, not yours.
3. What you pay for rent directly correlates to what you should be charging your clients.
This is an easy one.
4. The reason Arcade Fire's Funeral sounds so refreshing is that all of the songs were recorded with totally different setups.
"Sometimes the drums have one mic, sometimes there's 10 mics, sometimes three."
Every song on Arcade Fire's Funeral was recorded with very little extra time for fiddling around, so the focus was completely on the music. As a result, listeners don't even really notice the discrepancies between the sound of the bass guitar between tracks, for example. Bilerman calls this record "a mixtape."
While this isn't a straight piece of advice for recording, there's something to be said about albums that don't feature 10 versions of the same song, sounding exactly the same every time. Vary things up, try new things, get creative, cater your recording style to the constraints of each song to try to get the best result. I think this is proof that listeners don't really care as much about consistency as just simply whether what they're hearing is good and interesting.
5. Fake it 'til you make it, basically.
At the beginning, you might not have all the answers. But the band doesn't want to be working with an engineer who looks scared, anxious, nervous, under pressure. You gotta just put on your game face and pretend like you've seen it all before, until eventually, you don't need to fake that face anymore!
6. If you take too long to set it up, the band gets bummed.
Bilerman has this great quote:
"What I learned a long, long time ago in recording is that if you take too long setting up mics, people get f*^king bummed. Because people are coming to perform — in some cases they're spending their own money, in some cases it's a lot of money. They have a limited amount of time. If they show up and you're spending, like, three hours trying to get 'the perfect drum sound' when their adrenaline is waning, now they need to eat, and they're tired, now they're bummed that four hours has passed and nothing has happened — that's a shitty situation for everybody."
The basic takeaway here is that you should just get things sounding basically "good" at first, and then you can tweak as you go. He explains that it's not like you set everything up perfectly, and then flick a switch and hit record and you're done. The band makes adjustments, they need to warm up, go over parts, rehearse, run things a few times, etc. In all that time, you can assess your mic situation and make small changes to make it sound great. And nobody even has to notice.
7. Limitations make better art.
The final talking point I wanted to emphasize is a big one — perhaps the biggest. Bilerman, like many engineers in his generation, got his start working with magnetic tape, 16-track 0.5 and 24-track 2″ tape. About 300 records he worked on were done exclusively using tape before his studio started moving towards Pro Tools.
When working with tape, you don't have endless options for tweaking or endless tracks to add if something doesn't sound right. There are a finite number of tracks you can record to on a magnetic band, and every time you hit record, you're using space and time on that reel. It's not like working in a DAW. If something isn't right and you know it, you can go back and rerecord over that section of tape, but you only have so much of it available since it's expensive.
What that means is that the recording process is more front-loaded with getting the best performance, and making sure the mics are set up in the best way, rather than going into recording knowing that you can change things later. The performances are therefore better, the stakes are higher, and there's less need for endless overdubbing and studio trickery. With limitations such as using tape, the performer needs to think about the arrangements a little bit more closely, forcing them to reexamine the most important sonic aspects of every song.
Limitations like this produce better records — not because they sound better, but because they're performed better. Whether you're working on tape or in a DAW, thinking about the luxury of being able to "change things later" distracts you from recording the best possible performance of a song. Perhaps there's no better line in this entire interview than when Bilerman says:
"Do we need to triple track the tambourine? When you're recording to tape, you can't! It's like, if you triple track the tambourine, 'I'm sorry, band, there's no lead vocals on this record.'"
I'll leave you with that.
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Jeremy Young
Jeremy is a Montreal-based musician, sound artist and improviser who loves giving advice to emerging artists on how to make their tours more effective. He writes, records and performs electroacoustic "concrète" music for tape, oscillators and amplified objects and surfaces, as well as solo guitar. He has performed and released material throughout Europe and the UK, Asia, the US and Canada, mostly with his trio Sontag Shogun.
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Taking Down an Aluminum Carport
By Tim Anderson
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Any type of demolition project means getting your hands dirty and working alongside other people to handle the heavy lifting. Taking down an aluminum carport is the perfect example of a project that benefits from having at least two people working together; parts of the demolition will be too heavy for one person. Otherwise, the take-down process is the reverse of the installation, which means starting at the top and working your way down.
Carports are generally nothing more than vertical supports that hold trusses and a roof in place. Not all carports have siding covering the wall segments, but if yours does, you need to remove the siding to expose the supports. At the same time, you need to remove any roofing material that is in place to expose the trusses. Removal will depend on how things were installed, but you will generally need a drill to remove screws or a hammer and pry bar for nailed-on panels. A reciprocating saw is used to cut through things that are glued or epoxied in place.
Trusses and Purlins
Trusses are what support the roofing material, which usually consists of an upper layer of paneling and plywood sheeting below. Trusses are supported horizontally with beams called purlins. Once the roofing and siding material are removed, you will expose the trusses and purlins. Any purlins need to be loosened and removed, which will allow the trusses to be detached. With aluminum carports, things are usually mounted with screws, but if any nailed-on segments are visible, you will need to pry them loose with the pry bar.
Wall Supports
After all of the roofing materials and trusses are removed, you are left with the vertical supports and wall supports connecting the vertical supports. Girts are supports installed higher up the wall, and you may also have railings on the lower sections. Similar to all the other materials, they are either screwed or nailed in place and will need to be removed accordingly. Remove the girts first at the top, and then remove the railings from the lower section.
Vertical Supports
The vertical supports are the last thing to remove. If they are stand-alone supports resting on top of the ground, you can remove these as you remove the railings or girts. If your poles are set into a concrete slab, however, you have two options. First, cut the posts off flush with the finish concrete using your reciprocating saw, or break the concrete with a jackhammer around the posts to remove them. Afterward, you can patch in concrete and cover where the posts used to be.
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Tim Anderson has been freelance writing since 2007. His has been published online through GTV Magazine, Home Anatomy, TravBuddy, MMO Hub, Killer Guides and the Delegate2 group. He spent more than 15 years as a third-generation tile and stone contractor before transitioning into freelance writing.
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How to Replace an Exterior Metal Stair Railing
How to Close in an Apartment Balcony
Removing a Wall Inside Your Home
How to Convert a Tub-Shower Enclosure to a Freestanding Shower
How to Demolish a Shed
1 The Best Way to Dismantle a Porch
2 Removing Aluminum Soffit Panels
3 How to Convert a Sided Wall to a Brick Wall
4 How to Replace a Wood Railing With Wrought Iron