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Cargese Summer School on Quantitative Population Genetics (8276)
Cargese, Corsica, France
Aleksandra Walczak, Laboratoire de Physique Théorique, Ecole Normale Supérieure
Thierry Mora, Ecole Normale Supérieure
Ilya Nemenman, Emory University
While much attention has been paid in recent years to the need for quantitative training for biology students, there has been much less attention dedicated to the need to teach biology to those transitioning from mathematics or physics to biological systems. This is especially true for physicists who want to go beyond the traditional themes of biophysics, such as protein folding, and are interested in evolution, neuroscience, systems biology, or ecology. The courses in these disciplines are generally mainly aimed at biologists, and devote much attention to the mathematical bases that are redundant for physicists. Similarly, textbooks are generally intended for researchers in a given field. This makes it difficult for scientists to obtain a quantitative background coming from a mathematically rigorous but biologically naive domain.
The central objective of our summer school will meet this need by providing students in quantitative disciplines (physics, applied mathematics, informatics, statistics, computational biology) with an interest in biology a broad view of all the current challenges in the field, and present current methods of analysis, whether analytical, computational and experimental. By inviting guest speakers working on a variety of topics (collective behavior, signaling, neuroscience, evolution and genetics) we will introduce students to many different systems but common approaches. The focus of the school will show students how theoretical calculations combined with large-scale data analysis and quantitative study of experiments can contribute to our understanding of biological systems.
To facilitate future exchange of ideas, we are organizing this school with the following specific objectives: a) Go into the details of the theory and the particular biological systems to gain a technical under- standing of particular problems. b) Show how seemingly different problems can be addressed by the same techniques. c) Expose students to recent advances in other disciplines. d) Explore the diversity of subjects in biophysics. e) Give students the tools to know where to look for help or find information.
The transverse themes of the school will include: a) collective animal and cellular behavior b) energy usage and dissipation c) resource allocation in cells (ribosomes, enzymes, receptors) d) how cell-to-cell diversity impacts evolution of populations e) mechanisms and functional importance of diversity among individual organisms f) signal integration in complex neural and molecular regulatory networks g) limitations on fidelity of information processing from the structure of biological systems h) active sensing and the perception-action loop.
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Артем Володимирович Федорченко ( 13 квітня 1980, Новочеркаськ, Ростовська область, РРФСР) — український футболіст, захисник.

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Футбольна кар'єру розпочав 1997 року в алчевській «Сталі», звідки був відданий в оренду до «Шахтаря» (Стаханов). У сезоні 2000/01 років разом за алчевцями виступав у Вищій лізі. На початку 2003 року виїхав до Росії, де виступав за нижньокамський «Нафтохімік». Влітку 2004 року переїхав до сусідньої Білорусі, де виступав за МТЗ-РІПО, з перервою в 2005 році, коли Артем захищав кольори російського «Металург-Кузбасу». У червні 2007 року, після отримання важкої травми, залишив мінський клуб, після чого повернувся до України. Навесні 2008 року зіграв 3 матчі в футболці луганського «Комунальника». У 2009 році перейшов до узбецького «Кизилкума», а в 2010 році знову виїхав до Білорусі, де захищав кольори новополоцького «Нафтану». На початку 2011 року підсилив склад армянського «Титана». По завершенні сезону 2011/12 років залишив кримський клуб. Після цього виступав за аматорські клуби «УСК-Рубін» (Донецьк) та «Орлайн» (Донецьк). З вересня 2015 року працює в люботинському ДЮСШ. У 2017 році захищав кольори аматорського клубу «Люботин».

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Ecumenism is apparently not a unanimous objective at the summit of the Russian Orthodox Church.
From April 28-30 Patriarch Kirill of Moscow made a historic visit to Albania, where he advocated the unity of Christian churches in the battle against terrorism.
In response, Metropolitan Hilarion, the Russian church's number two, who is responsible for ecumenical relations on behalf of the Patriarchate, threw cold water over his patron's ecumenical opening.
In particular, Hilarion disputes that the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches will ultimately overcome their historical separation.
"Although the foundations of our faith are identical and our Credo nearly the same, Catholics hold another representation of the procession of the Holy Spirit. That is the first point," Metropolitan Hilarion told the "The church and the world" program on Rossia 24 TV.
"Secondly, we have accumulated many contradictions and disagreements over nearly 1,000 years of separate historical existence," he added, responding to a statement by Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople that reunion of the two branches of Christianity was inevitable.
In support of his position, Metropolitan Hilarion highlighted several Catholic canonization processes that the Orthodox regard as unacceptable.
"Catholics are discussing the possibility of canonizing Cardinal Stepinac," he said.
Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac was Archbishop of Zagreb, Croatia. He died n 1960 and was beatified in 1998.
"He was a Croatian, who is venerated in the Catholic Church as a saint," Metropolitan Hilarion said. "However, in the view of the Serbian Orthodox Church, he directly participated in genocide of the Serbs."
In 2016, a Rome commission was established to allow Catholics and Orthodox scholars to together examine the life of the controversial Croatian cardinal.
Although Croatian Catholics view Cardinal Stepinac as a resister to Ustashi outrages, Serbian Orthodox regard him as violently anti-Serb and anti-Semitic.
Hilarion's other criticism of the Catholic Church has much older roots, namely alleged proselytism by the Catholic Church.
This remains a matter of suspicion as a result of the existence of the "uniate" or Catholic Eastern Rite Churches, which are considered by the Orthodox Church to be historical attempts to convert Orthodox Christians to Catholicism.
Relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church soured during the pontificate of John Paul II, who restored Russia's Catholic dioceses and appointed a Polish archbishop to Moscow.
Since then, relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church have been blocked by the issue of Greek Catholic presence in the Ukraine.
The Eastern-rite Greek Catholic Ukrainian Church, which has 5 million members, has been in union with Rome since the end of the 16th century.
It faced harsh repression during the Soviet era and has instinctively taken the side of Kiev in moving closer to the European Union.
As a result, it has attracted the wrath of Moscow, making it an obstacle to the pursuit of ecumenical dialogue with Rome.
Ecumenism is a very sensitive issue in the largest Orthodox Church, which is still dominated by a nationalist and ultraconservative tendency, forcing Patriarch Kirill to compromise.
Hence, the sharing of roles with his number two, Metropolitan Hilarion, in order to better blow hot and cold on relations with the Catholic Church.
When Patriarch Kirill met Pope Francis in Cuba in February 2016, he offered his assistance to the West in the defense of Eastern Christians, the battle against terrorism and the promotion of "traditional values," which Moscow has made its battle horse.
Meanwhile, Metropolitan Hilarion has continued to systematically highlight points of disagreement with the Catholic Church.
Two years ago, this strategy of hot and cold finally led Patriarch Kirill to boycott the Pan-Orthodox Council in Crete, which was an initiative of the patriarch of Constantinople.


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Former NASCAR driver, four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and three-time Daytona 500 winner, Jeff Gordon, is one of the most iconic names in racing and pop culture.Gordon, sits third on NASCAR's all-time wins list with 93 victories, and currently,is as a full-time race analyst for FOX NASCAR.
The California native, one of the most versatile drivers of his era, is credited with helping take NASCAR mainstream in the 1990s. Gordon changed the face of NASCAR, shattering stereotypes and drawing legions of new fans with his talent, poise and polished appearance that also made the sport attractive to Madison Avenue. In his 24 years of full-time Cup Series competition, Gordon served as one of NASCAR's most effective and committed ambassadors.
Gordon drove for Hendrick Motorsports for his entire Cup Series tenure, from November 1992 through November 2015, winning four Cup Series championships (1995, 1997, 1998 and 2001), 93 races and 81 pole positions, and scoring 325 top-five and 475 top-10 finishes. With his first title in 1995, Gordon became the youngest champion (24) in NASCAR's modern era in only his third full season.
He ranks third behind only NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers Richard Petty (200) and David Pearson (105) in all-time victories, is a three-time DAYTONA 500 champion and record five-time BRICKYARD 400 winner. Gordon holds the record for most consecutive seasons with a pole (23), among numerous other accolades. Furthermore, he is NASCAR's winningest road-course driver with nine wins and is the all-time leader with 12 restrictor-plate track victories. In September 2015, Gordon set a record for most consecutive starts with his 789th race, breaking Ricky Rudd's mark of 788 and joining the "iron man" company of legends such as Cal Ripken Jr. and Brett Favre. Gordon retired with 797 consecutive starts, a journey that began with the 1992 season finale at Atlanta Motor Speedway as Petty brought his racing career to a close.
In preparation for his role as FOX NASCAR analyst, Gordon served as a race analyst for FOX Sports' coverage of three NASCAR XFINITY SERIES in 2015. His move to the FOX booth furthers a career in which his affability and crossover appeal have provided him numerous high-profile television and movie opportunities that include: becoming the only auto racing driver ever to host Saturday Night Live; co-hosting Live! With Regis and Kelly (now known as Live! With Kelly and Michael) more than 10 times; appearances as himself on The Simpsons, Spin City and The Drew Carey Show; movie appearances in Taxi, Herbie: Fully Loaded and Looney Tunes: Back in Action; TV appearances on Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Sesame Street; and participation on television's Celebrity Poker Showdown and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Sports Edition, among others. Gordon also voiced the character "Jeff Gorvette" in the animated film Cars 2.
Off the track, Gordon, named one of "NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers" in 1998, established the Jeff Gordon's Children's Foundation in 1999, which supports pediatric cancer research, treatment and patient support programs and has granted more than $16.5 million to support children battling cancer. The Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation provided primary funding to establish the Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital (JGCH) in Concord, N.C. In addition to the 28-bed pediatric floor JGCH also includes the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and Pediatric Pavilion.
The Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation provided $1.75 million to establish the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence (BCCE). Working in collaboration with Partners in Health, Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Ministry of Health of Rwanda, BCCE opened its doors in July 2012 and has treated more than 5,000 patients who otherwise would have no access to care. The country now boasts one of the highest-achieving cancer programs on the continent and is the only rural cancer center in East Africa. In 2011, Gordon was invited by President Bill Clinton to join the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). The Clinton Global Initiative convenes global leaders to create and implement innovative solutions to the world's most pressing issues.
Gordon was honored with the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Myers Brothers Award in 2012, recognizing those who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of stock-car racing. That same year, he received the Heisman Humanitarian Award, established to recognize those in sports who give significantly to communities and improve the lives of others.
At the industry's December 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards in Las Vegas, Gordon's final as a driver, actor and friend Tom Cruise surprised Gordon and introduced him on-stage preceding Gordon's receipt of the illustrious Bill France Award of Excellence and his final speech as a driver.
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Throughout the past seven decades, one thing has remained the same at Danos: our unfaltering commitment to values, safety and overall results for our clients.
In 1947, Allen Danos Sr., a descendant of south Louisiana farmers, borrowed $2,000 to start a small tugboat company with his brother-in-law, Syriaque Curole. The entrepreneurial-minded duo hung up their Danos and Curole shingle, promptly purchased their first vessel, the Yoyo, and contracted their first customer, Gulf Oil (later became Chevron). They kept their overhead low – their wives kept the financial books for the start-up operation, and they conducted business from the Curole kitchen table. The men were proud to be able to provide for their families while creating job opportunities for their community.
A Growing Business
During the 1950s, Danos and Curole added crew boats to their tugboat inventory and began providing labor gangs at the request of Gulf Oil. In 1957, just ten years after the company was founded, Syriaque Curole passed away leaving the company reins with Allen Danos Sr. The 1960s brought steady growth as the company added a new customer – Tenneco Oil Company (later became Chevron) – and two new service lines – coatings and shorebase labor – to meet the developing needs of its customers.
Leading the Way in Safety
In 1970, Allen Danos Sr. passed away, leaving the family business to his sons, Allen Jr. (24-years old) and Hank (21-years old). Not easily intimidated, the Danos boys took the helm of Danos and Curole and purchased ownership from the Curole family. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, the second-generation owners grew alongside the company. They both served in the armed forces – Army Reserve and National Guard – while successfully leading Danos and Curole through many significant milestones. The brothers acquired new customers – Shell, LOOP and Esso (later became Exxon); added two additional service lines – construction and fabrication; and built the first self-elevating lift boat. While all of these accomplishments are important, the most significant achievement during this chapter of the company's history was undeniably the beginning of Danos and Curole's culture of safety. The culture of safety evolution began in the late 1970s when the company began tracking TRIR, hired its first dedicated full-time safety representative, and made a commitment to provide proper training to ensure employee safety on the job.
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For Danos and Curole, the 1990s brought great expansion in the international market, as the company deployed a fleet of liftboats to work for Chevron in West Africa and sent production operators to work for Arco China in the South China Sea. In addition to the international opportunities, the company also expanded their shorebase business.
Third Generation Expanding Operations
The 2000s ushered in change, along with new opportunities and accolades for Danos and Curole. Allen Danos Jr. retired, the company's liftboats were sold, and after graduating from college and gaining years of domestic and international oil and gas industry experience, Hank's sons, Eric, Paul and Mark, joined the family business. Danos and Curole received numerous customer, industry and government awards in recognition of the company's industry-leading culture of safety. The company continued to grow its customer base, and in 2010, began working with British Petroleum, managing a significant portion of the Macondo response. In 2012, Danos and Curole rebranded and changed the company name to Danos. Shortly after, the company expanded its operations to include work in the North American shale plays; expanded its services to include scaffolding, environmental services, instrumentation and electrical; and, with the opening of a new deepwater access fabrication facility, added large-scale fabrication to its capabilities.
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Michael Roberts | March 31, 2014 | 7:50am
We recently stumbled across a vintage list of the ten most sexually active American cities assembled by Quality Health.
Turns out Denver is very high among communities experiencing a happy ending, if you know what we mean.
And we're pretty sure you do.
Where did Denver finish? Look below to see the photo-illustrated roster, featuring Quality Health text.
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Cambridge, Massachusetts This academic hub, which houses both Harvard and M.I.T., is also the city with the most relationship savvy: 58 percent of its romantic Amazon.com purchases are books about relationships. Cambridge's lower-than-average birth rates kept it from earning a top spot on our list, but it's interesting to note that in 1991 Massachusetts became the first location to institute a statewide condom availability program in its high schools.
Cincinnati, Ohio Known for its scenic, small-town charm, Cincinnati, not Las Vegas, may be the real "sin city." Although its birth rates have been declining for decades, residents of the Midwestern metropolis buy contraceptives at a 70 percent higher rate than the rest of the country; when it comes to sales at Pure Romance, Cincinnati ranks third.
Continue to keep counting down the top ten most sexually active U.S. cities to find out where Denver finishes. Number 8:
Alexandria, Virginia/Salt Lake City, Utah (tie) As it turns out, Virginia really is for lovers, with Alexandria leading the nation in romantic purchases at Amazon.com, including books about relationships. Meanwhile, Salt Lake City boasts the country's third highest birth rates per capita, with contraceptive sales that are 107 percent higher than those of most American locales.
Washington, D.C. Sex and politics may make dangerous bedfellows, but that's not prompting Washington politicos to embrace abstinence. Contraceptive sales are a whopping 189 percent higher in the nation's capital than the rest of the country, and when it comes to sales at Babeland, the city ranks fifth.
Seattle, Washington The birthplace of grunge, Microsoft, and Starbucks has more than loud music, high-tech gadgets, and espresso to offer. In fact, the Emerald City's contraceptive sales per capita are 127 percent higher than those of the rest of the country. In addition, the city ranks second when it comes to sales at Babeland, a women-friendly erotica shop.
Boise, Idaho The most populous city in the Gem State, Boise boasts a 25-mile riverfront greenbelt as well as a high quality of life. What's more, it's a hotbed for sex, boasting the country's second-highest birth rates per capita (interestingly, the city also ranks tenth when it comes to condom sales).
San Antonio, Texas The second-largest city in the Lone Star state, San Antonio is known as a multicultural Mecca filled with historic landmarks-and apparently, fornication. The Alamo City's contraceptive sales per capita are as high as Portland's, and when it comes to condom sales in particular, San Antonio is the U.S.'s second-leading location. What's more, according to the CDC, Texas boasts the nation's second-highest birth rates (17.1 percent).
Ann Arbor, Michigan Home of the prestigious University of Michigan, this quintessential college town was hailed as the sexiest city in America by Amazon.com. Why? According to the online bookseller, which calculated the types of books they sell to cities across the country, books about sex account for 24 percent of Ann Arbor's residents' romantic purchases.
Portland, Oregon Microbreweries, rose gardens, and coffeehouses aren't the only thing Portland residents have to smile about. This Pacific Northwestern town's contraceptive sales per capita are 127 percent higher than those of most U.S. locales. Plus, the city ranks sixth in sales at Pure Romance, a company that offers an exclusive line of products for "relationship enhancement."
Denver, Colorado Visitors flock to the mile-high city for its breathtaking natural beauty. But the gateway to the Rockies may offer something more: copious amounts of sex. In addition to impressive birth rates per capita, contraceptive sales are 189 percent higher within the city limits than the national average (sales of female contraceptives are a whopping 278 percent higher).
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At Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church (GTLC), we strive to be a welcoming community where everyone can pursue a relationship with Christ. We welcome both members and guests to fully particiapte in the life of the congregation through worship, learning, fellowship, and service. If you ever have any questions about the church please contact the church office or any staff member at 239-561-1188.
Our parking lot is directly off of Girl Scout Drive. During the busy portion of "season" overflow parking is available in the parking field (parking attendants will direct you during busy times). We also have plenty of handicap spaces near the entrance as well as 3 first time visitor spots. As you enter the sanctuary narthex, restroooms are on the left and the nursery is on the right.
Worship takes place in the sanctuary and feel free to sit wherever you'd like. Bulletins containing the order of worship are available from our ushers and the screen in the front of the sanctuary also projects everything you'll need to follow along. Our worship services include prayers, songs, sermon, and holy communion each week.
There are no prerequisites for you to attend GTLC. You didn't have to grow up Lutheran or even grow up going to church. You don't need to be perfect, because none of us are. If you think that you need to get to a certain point in your life to come to church, you don't. Where ever you are right now, we want to welcom you. We are informal and casual in dress. Whatever you are most comfortable in will be fine, but you won't find too many jackets or ties.
We practice Eucharistic hospitality or "open communion". This meal is a gift from God for all baptized people. What if you've never been baptized but have taken communion in other churches or want to participate? We welcome all people to God's table, but if you become a part of our church on a regular basis it would be wonderful to have a conversation about being baptized and what it means for you.
At GTLC we love kids and we welcome all ages to join us in worship. While we encourage parents to bring their young children to worship, a staffed nursery is avaiailable for infants up to 3 years old. Sunday school starts at the beginning of our 9:30 a.m. worship service and they join us in worship during the sharing of the peace. A special Children's time happens for the kids as they enter worship at that time.
Lutherans love coffee! Our Fellowship time takes place outside in the patio area following the 9:30 a.m. service. In addtion to coffee there are pastries, donuts, and other light refreshments. This is a great time to meet other members of the church and you can visit our Welcome Table under the blue tent for a free gift (surprise, surprise it's a coffee mug) and to have any questions answered that you might have.
11 a.m. Contemporary Celebrate Service. Staffed nursery and Sunday school for Pre-K through 6th grade.


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Techvestor Launches Its 2nd Fund after a $37MM+ Successful Fund 1
Editorial Staff January 20, 2023
Over the past few years, the institutional spotlight in real estate has been on single family homes in a very tight market. At the same time, however, another trend has been emerging: short-term rentals. Most people are well-acquainted with Airbnbs, or homes that are rented to travelers for a few weeks or perhaps longer. "What has been lesser known is that STRs have become a prime investment opportunity for investors," says Sabrina Guler, the COO and co-founder of Techvestor. "It's especially exciting because we have created an institutional grade, proprietary rental platform that is taking the uncertainty out of STR investment, and that led to incredible success for us in 2022."
Co-founder and CEO Sief Khafagi explains that Techvestor's platform analyzes over 18MM data points each month. "With such a data-driven approach, we are able to identify what, where, how, when, and if an investment should occur," he explains. "That ability means we have access to insights that others don't. And our performance proves it."
Techvestor is vertically integrated and owns the entire stack, from finding and designing a property to operating it. Now, in 2023, Guler and Khafagi are focused on expanding Techvestor's portfolio of STRs in Florida, Arizona, and elsewhere.
"We are ready to provide STR investors with more exciting opportunities for passive income and wonderful memories," says Khafagi.
How Techvestor became the leader of STR investments
To understand how Techvestor grew so quickly to become the leader of passive investments in short-term rentals, you have to go to Apple and Facebook, where Guler and Khafagi were both investing in real estate on their own.
At Apple, Guler was finding fulfillment as an Engineering Project Manager, and she reached a career milestone when she grew its AirPods product line into a multibillion-dollar revenue stream.
"For fun, I started investing in single-family homes and transformed them into Airbnb rental properties," Guler recalls. "I could see that it could be extremely lucrative, but so many people were afraid by the complexity of finding that perfect property, redesigning it, furnishing it, and making it profitable. They were locked out of a significant investment opportunity."
To democratize the journey of investing in short-term rentals, Guler teamed up with Khafagi, who helped scale the second-largest engineering organization at Facebook.
"Our research showed that Techvestor is a perfect example of the right time, right place because of the post pandemic changes in behavior, which in our opinion, is the leading indicator in investing in the future," says Khafagi. "That interest was increasing because of COVID and remote work. This asset class is still incredibly early, and that allows us to define it."
Why Techvestor is able to successfully identify, manage, and exit STRs
Guler says that the key to Techvestor's success lies in two factors: its team and its software platform. The process of acquiring a home, designing it, and operating it is hard to do at scale, so she sat down with Khafagi and created a plan for how short-term rental properties are identified, managed, and can exit for its investors.
"We got really specific and designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location," Khafagi states. "We included uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors. All in all, we look at millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly."
Guler and Khafagi also made Techvestor vertically integrated, with acquisition, design, property and revenue management, operations and more handled under the same roof. "Our team is the single biggest asset we have. While we're both ex-Facebook and Apple, our team comes from companies like Vacasa and Dr. Horton, allowing us to scale faster than ever before," says Khafagi.
Techvestor's software was designed to pinpoint the right properties to be added to the company's portfolio. Khafagi explains that its algorithms mean they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like.
"Our investor partners are the lifeblood of our business, and everything we do is to serve them," he says. "They receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and enjoy instant diversification with over 75+ properties. Investors get quarterly distributions and reporting and we target an above average cash on cash annually in the range of 8-12%. After the projected hold period, we look to sell the portfolio. We sell properties based on revenue or value, whichever is higher."
Guler adds that Techvestor also offers a little perk for investors: Owner Stays. "If you are an owner, we believe that you should stay like one," she says. "As an investor, you can stay at any property, at any time, for 10-30% off normal rates. We appreciate our investors and want them to have fun at these properties."
What Techvestor has accomplished with its strategies and rental platform
With over $37MM from hundreds of investors and 75+ properties across 10+ markets, Techvestor is accomplishing the goals that Guler and Khafagi have set for it. The company has successfully exited eight times, with an average IRR of 42%.
"We are beating our revenue projections 96% of the time, and we have 52% more revenue than our competitors across our portfolio," Khafagi states. "We also have a 38% higher occupancy rate for our properties, so we are very optimistic about the performance of our funds for our investors. We're beating our own expectations."
Their goal is for Techvestor to become the largest institutional STR operator in the world: a $1B aggregate fund with over 1500 properties.
Why STR investments should be considered in today's market
Guler recommends that anyone interested in STRs do their homework before jumping in. "It is always wise to make sure you understand an asset class before you invest in it, so if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us," she says. "That said, don't sit on the sidelines too long. We already have seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs for Techvestor's portfolio, so the word is out that short-term rentals are on the radar for large institutional players."
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Lock in a great price for Spice Hotel & Spa – rated 8 by recent guests!
Friendly staff. Food is delecious and inclusive all the day. Great location and beutiful hotel. Highly recomended.
The room was very spacious and comfortable and had a great view. We arrived at 8.30 am and were checked in at once without any extra payment. Special thanks to the guest relations manager Ivanna for the attitude and communication in Ukrainian. The hotel has one of the most beautiful interiors in Belek, the territory (all the swimming pools) in January was under construction after the storm. Despite the inconveniences during our stay (such as building noise or dust) we are sure the improvementes will be sagnificant and great in a month ot two. The great soccer facilities and possibility to watch the trainings of the teams staying at the hotel contributed to the positive emotions. German FC Saarbrücken team and the fans were great!
1) Hotel staff were good and kind. 2) We were satisfied with variety of tasty food. 3) SPA facility was good.
Special compliments for the staff of flexibility in terms of facilitating all of our wishes in relation to late check out and organising dinner. We do appreciate it.
The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were beautiful and clean. Comfortable beds. Food was varied and plentiful. Convenient location for all the golf courses. Lots of activities and facilities in the hotel itself.
Spice Hotel & Spa This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
One of our top picks in Belek.Featuring luxurious rooms with balcony and villas with private pools, this oriental-style resort is located in the exclusive sea town of Belek. It offers waterpark-style pools and direct access to a sandy beach on the Mediterranean.
The spacious accommodations is decorated with Moorish details and rich fabrics. They all include satellite channels free WiFi and mini-bar. The villas offer spa baths and flat-screen TVs.
The staff at Spice Hotel provides a shuttle service to Antalya Airport, 25 mi away. Located 22 mi from Antalya's city center, the resort offers free on-site parking.
When would you like to stay at Spice Hotel & Spa?
The Queen Suite features a bedroom with sitting area and a bathroom with a spa bathtub. It includes a fruit basket and wine upon arrival.
Includes 2 bedrooms with private bathrooms with a spa bathtub, a living room, private grounds and a private pool.
Includes a balcony offering garden views.
Features a view of the Mediterranean sea.
This unit is composed of 2 interconnecting rooms, and features 2 bathrooms and 2 balconies.
Offering direct access to the pool, this villa consists of one bedroom with a large spa bathtub, a living-room and 2 bathrooms.
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Please note that the name of the guest needs to correspond with the name on the credit card used when booking.
It could be great if the served glasses with juice or ayran in the main restaurant (at the barman's desk) were more tidy and not steaky. The photographer in the hotel didn't take seriously our "please no flash" plea and blinded us each time when we were entering or leaving the restaurant.
Overall we had a good stay at the hotel. 1) It was dark in the room. 2) There were not so many kids activities. 3) Water temperature of Jacuzzi was very cold. 4) Many aunts in the room.
Had a few problems with the air con and the tv neither of which could be fixed by the staff which was a shame. Although not surprising, due to the weather, it would have been good to know so many of the pools would be closed and empty. The hotel was not able to sort out airport transfers as we arrived at midnight. Therefore, I booked through a company called 7/24 which was a lot cheaper and dropped us off and picked us up at the hotel. Car hire was also very expensive at the hotel so we booked a car online. Again, it was easy and most Belek car hire companies drop off and pick up at the hotel.
Our room was too hot and uncomfortable. When we asked, we were told the air conditioning had been turned off for the winter season, so it was just the warm sun heating the room. But we could not sleep and had to switch to a room on the non-sunny side of the building, which seemed much cooler and comfortable.
Coffee machines not great but adequate.
Good choice of food, helpful staff.
Constant (unchanged) menü in the restaurants, overpriced wines. Some of the personnel don't speak foreign language(s). Loose or broken mosaic tiles generally in the pools. More facilities are in lack of proper maintenance and renovation.
I strongly suggest the double-storied, 247 m2 Villa Mint #7102 we stayed in (4 adults + 1 children). The Villa is well equipped, has its own, private garden and pool. A bit pricy, but if you use all the VIP services included in the price, you'll be satisfied (free transport from/to the Antalya airport, 24/7 room service, dedicated VIP restaurant, special area and own gazeboo with waiter service on the clean beach, etc.) Excellent for families with small children. Good opportunities for dinner in "thematic" restaurants (Turkish, Italian, Asian, Seafood etc.) Late check-out on request (+ 3 hrs free, above 3 hrs at an extra-fee of 120 EUR). The personnel is very friendly and helpful. Special thanks to the Residence mgr. Tatiana.


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Zofran Lawsuit
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zofran (ondansetron) in 1991 for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients going through chemotherapy. The administration never approved the drug for use in pregnant women, but manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) promoted it to doctors as an "off-label" treatment for morning sickness.
By the year 2000, GSK had received at least 32 reports of birth defects linked with the use of Zofran during pregnancy. They have since received a total of over 200, but these reports were not disclosed to women or their physicians. As a result, many women who took Zofran and then delivered babies with birth defects have filed Zofran lawsuits in an attempt to recover damages.
GSK Fails to Study Zofran in Pregnant Women
Zofran is part of a class of drugs known as "5-HT3 receptor antagonists." These types of drugs work by interrupting the message that the brain sends the body telling it to feel nauseated.
Though GSK told doctors that Zofran was a good treatment for expectant mothers suffering from morning sickness, they did so without the support of any clinical trials. The company never conducted any studies of the drug in pregnant women and did not seek FDA approval for use of the drug during pregnancy.
They did, however, conduct animal studies that raised concerns. Back in the 1980s, for example, such studies showed that Zofran was linked with an increased risk of intrauterine deaths and malformations in offspring. The company never warned anyone about the potential risk.
In a 2006 human study, researchers also found that Zofran was able to cross the placental barrier. They tested the drug in 41 patients who requested surgical termination of the pregnancy at the first trimester. Each participant received three doses of the drug at 8 mg each before the surgery. Scientists then collected blood, coelomic fluid, amniotic fluid, and fetal tissue for analysis.
Zofran was found in all samples. In fact, the drug concentration in the fetal tissue was significantly higher than it was in the amniotic fluid or coelomic fluid. "A significant amount of ondansetron was present in all embryonic compartments," the researchers wrote. They recommended further investigation.
GSK Pays Record-Breaking Fine
Despite these concerning study results, GSK continued to market Zofran as a safe and effective solution for morning sickness. In 2004, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) began investigating the company over concerns they were illegally promoting drugs like Zofran. The department also looked into the company's marketing practices and sales arrangements.
The investigation was sparked by four former employees of GSK who came forward and revealed what was happening behind closed doors. According to the New York Times, the company eventually settled with the DOJ, pleading guilty to criminal charges and paying $3 billion in fines. This was the largest settlement in history involving a pharmaceutical company.
The DOJ fined GSK for promoting its drugs (including Zofran) for unapproved uses, failing to report safety data involving some of its drugs, improper marketing (bribing doctors with exotic trips and hunting excursions), and overcharging the government for drugs.
GSK's agreement with the government noted that they "promoted the sale and use of Zofran for a variety of conditions other than those for which its use was approved as safe and effective by the FDA (including hyperemesis and pregnancy-related nausea)." It also states that they made "false representations about the safety and efficacy of Zofran," and that they "offered and paid illegal remuneration to health care professionals to induce them to promote and prescribe Zofran."
Other Studies Link GSK with Increased Risk of Birth Defects
After the 2006 study showed that GSK could cross the placental barrier, scientists began looking more closely at the drug. While GSK continued to receive reports of babies born with heart, kidney, and musculoskeletal defects, scientists looked into the potential association.
In 2012, they analyzed data from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study on about 4,500 women who suffered from morning sickness during pregnancy and about 5,800 who didn't. They found that treatments with drugs like Zofran, particularly in the first trimester, were associated with a potential increased risk of cleft lip and palate and other neural tube birth defects.
A 2012 doctor's comment in the Canadian Family Physician also questions the drug's effectiveness in pregnant women, stating that based on the available evidence, it would not be assumed to be safe during pregnancy.
In 2013, Australian researchers evaluated Zofran in women who used it between 2002 and 2005. They found a small increased risk of a major birth defect with first-trimester exposure. The researchers wrote that they "could not conclude that ondansetron is safe to use in pregnancy."
In 2014, researchers looked at data from the Swedish Medical Birth Register and the Swedish Register of Prescribed Drugs and identified 1,349 infants born to women who had taken Zofran in early pregnancy between 1998 and 2012. They then looked for occurrences of congenital malformations in the babies. They found a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular defects, and notably a cardiac septum—"hole in the heart"—defect.
Types of Birth Defects Associated with GSK
Women who took Zofran in the first trimester of pregnancy may have an increased risk of giving birth to a baby with the following defects:
Musculoskeletal anomalies
Mouth deformities
Heart defects, including heart murmurs, atrial septal defect, and ventricular septal defect
In 2012, the FDA also warned that Zofran could increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and serotonin syndrome, which could be harmful to both the mother and the fetus. The Product Monograph for Zofran in the Canadian market warns women and physicians that the safety of Zofran has not been established and that it's use during pregnancy is not recommended.
In the U.S., Zofran remains a "Category B" drug, which means that no human studies have determined its safety in pregnant women.
Women who took Zofran during early pregnancy and then went on to give birth to a baby with birth defects may be eligible to file a Zofran lawsuit. GSK already faces many of these lawsuits in various courts around the nation.
Plaintiffs claim the company purposely concealed the potential risks associated with the drug, while zealously promoting it for "off-label," unapproved uses. They also note that GSK did not provide adequate warnings about birth defects on the label, did not perform sufficient safety studies on the drug, and fraudulently claimed Zofran was safe for pregnant women.
A Zofran Lawyer Can Help
If you or a loved one has a child suffering from birth defects caused by Zofran, the attorneys at Chaffin Luhana LLP may be able to help. We understand that manufacturers like GSK are responsible for making sure their products are safe before releasing them on the market. To promote a drug for an unapproved use without making sure it's safe for that use is irresponsible.
Mothers who took Zofran and then had babies with birth defects often say that they never would have taken the drug had they been aware of the risks. If you're one of these mothers (or a concerned father), please call today for a free and confidential case evaluation at 1-888-316-2311.
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From Bway to Obscurity
Quarantunes
Under the Streetlamp
Eric Gutman
A musical exploration about one-man's struggle to get to the top of his game, and then the struggle to find his place when the game has ended.
At the peak of his career playing several roles in the Tony and Grammy award winning smash hit Jersey Boys on Broadway, Eric made the decision to return to his hometown of Detroit so that he could raise his two young daughters closer to his family.
Weaving together beloved songs from musical theatre and popular music, dead-on celebrity impressions, and sneak peeks at what goes on backstage at one of the biggest hits in Broadway history, Gutman, who made the transition from Broadway star to suburban Michigan Dad, will share his extraordinary gifts with audiences in this thrilling concert experience.
From Broadway to Obscurity Sizzle Reel
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For booking information, please contact:
M-1 Productions: 248-504-8745
Eric Gutman, Writer and Performer:
eric@ericgutman.com
The world premiere production of "Eric Gutman: From Broadway to Obscurity" was directed by Brian P. Sage and premiered on
January 25-26, 2014 @ at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts as a commissioned work.
© 2020 by Eric Gutman. All rights reserved


The Eve Of..., 2014–2015, mixed media. Installation views at Portland 'Pataphysical Society and PDX Contemporary, Portland, OR. // Windows and Miniature Windows, Christine Wong Yap, c3:studio residency, c3:initiative, Portland, OR, May–June, 2015. Artwork © Christine Wong Yap. All rights reserved.
Projection (installation view at Portland 'Pataphysical Society), 2014, video installation: video, wood, fabric, acrylic, TRT 7:14; 80 x 32 x 32.125 inches / 203 x 81 x 82 cm.
A stop-motion animation is rear-projected onto a screen adjacent to a mirror, resulting in inkblot-like imagery.
The Eve Of..., installation view at Portland 'Pataphysical Society, Portland, OR, 2015.
Mummy Bag, 2014, vinyl, thread, discarded clothing, 5 x 80 x 29 inches / 13 x 203 x 74 cm.
Mirror #2, 2014, 13.625 x 13.625 x 5.5 inches / 34.6 x 34.6 x 14 cm, wood, asphalt-based coating, light, acrylic, Mylar, window tint.
Window #1–4 (interior view), handmade paper: cotton rag, silver Mylar, cellophane, ~57 x 43.5 inches each, unique. Installation view at Portland 'Pataphysical Society, Portland, OR. // Supported by a c3:studio residency, c3:initiative, Portland, OR, May–June, 2015.
Window #1–4 (exterior view), handmade paper: cotton rag, silver Mylar, cellophane, ~57 x 43.5 inches each, unique. Installation view at Portland 'Pataphysical Society, Portland, OR. // Supported by a c3:studio residency, c3:initiative, Portland, OR, May–June, 2015.
Window #1. Photo: Matthew Gaston.
Window #2. Photo: Matthew Gaston.
Window #3. Photo: Matthew Gaston.
Miniature Windows #1–4, 2015, handmade paper: cotton rag, silver Mylar, iridescent and clear cellophane, 8.5 x 11 inches each, edition varie of 8. // Supported by a c3:studio residency, c3:initiative, Portland, OR, May–June, 2015.
Mirror #4, 2014, wood, asphalt-based coating, light, acrylic, vinyl, 13.625 x 13.625 x 5.5 inches. Installation view in window at Portland 'Pataphysical Society, Portland, OR.
Folding Screen and Mirror #1, 2014, vinyl / wood, asphalt-based coating, light, acrylic, mirror, 54 x 37 x 7 inches / 13.625 x 13.625 x 5.5 inches. Installation view at PDX Contemporary windows, Portland, OR. Photo: Gwendolyn Courtney.
Mirror #1, 2014, wood, asphalt-based coating, light, acrylic, mirror, 13.625 x 13.625 x 5.5 inches. Installation view at PDX Contemporary windows, Portland, OR.
The project is inspired by the decisive moment after setbacks and before actions. The Eve of… Recent works by Christine Wong Yap was on exhibit at the Portland 'Pataphysical Society, with a satellite window project at PDX Contemporary, and was presented in partnership with c3:initiative and Portland State University.
Read Jeff Jahn's "First Thursday Picks, June 2015" on PORT/PortlandArt.net (June 4, 2015).
Caption: Christine Wong Yap, The Eve Of..., 2014–2015, mixed media. Installation views at Portland 'Pataphysical Society and PDX Contemporary, Portland, OR. // Windows and Miniature Windows, Christine Wong Yap, c3:studio residency, c3:initiative, Portland, OR, May–June, 2015. Artwork © Christine Wong Yap. All rights reserved. // Photo of window at PDX Contemporary: Gwendolyn Courtney.
Thanks to Josephine Zarkovich and David Huff at Portland 'Pataphysical Society; Shir Ly Grisanti and Erin Mallea at c3:initiative; Jenn Woodward at Pulp & Deckle; Caitlin and James at PDX Contemporary; Devan, Gwendolyn Courtney, Matthew Gaston, and Jonathan.


Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/28/2013 -- Choice Nutrition Supplements, the leader in organic products manufacturing has unveiled a new weight loss supplement derived Garcinia Cambogia HCA . It has been known for quite some time now to have weight losing properties. The supplement is extracted from the pure Garcinia Cambogia extract. Being 100% natural it is an ideal weapon to use in fighting obesity.
In the United States, approximately sixty (60) million Americans, in their 20's and above are obese. It is ranked as number two cause of preventable death in the US. The two main dilemma of obesity are rapid weight gain and voracious appetite. Garcinia Cambogia has the perfect proponents to manage those factors. Dr. Oz had endorsed Garcinia Cambogia claiming it as the "Holy Grail for Weight Loss" in his talk show.
The components derived from the plant are mainly Hydroxycitric acid or HCA and serotonin. The HCA is known to slow down the De Novo Lipogenesis (DNL), an indigenous enzyme which facilitates the conversion of free carbohydrates into fats. By inhibiting or slowing down this enzyme, the body can use up most of the free carbohydrates thereby preventing it to be stored as reserved fat. Overtime this will result in the burning of fats and in effect losing weight.
Another active product is serotonin, a hormone which is found in the stomach and the brain, it acts as a neurotransmitter that controls the satiety center and is said to affect the mood as well. The resulting increase in serotonin from intake of the supplement results in the lessening of hunger and binge eating and in effect prevents more caloric intake and dually makes one feel better and prevents over eating as a result of anxiety.
It's greatly advised to take Garcinia Cambogia 1500mg with 50% or higher HCA content to maximize its weight loss capability. Choice Nutrition Supplements' Garcinia Cambogia Plus contains 60% HCA to ensure maximum weight loss for its consumers. This supplement being available in the market presents as a clear alternative to the prevailing modes in controlling the disease.
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Meal-prep kits are often more environmentally friendly than the average trip to the grocery store, according to a University of Michigan study.
Researchers at the School of Environment and Sustainability found that, on average, while kits provided by companies like Blue Apron, Sun Basket and HelloFresh often do involve more packaging waste, the emissions for grocery store meals carried two kilograms more of carbon dioxide per meal than those of the meal prep kits.
Walgreens announced Tuesday that it's increasing its tobacco buying age to 21 in September after the Food and Drug Administration put the pharmacy "on notice" for having the worst track record among all chains for selling tobacco to kids.
According to a National Youth Tobacco Survey, an estimated 4.9 million middle and high school students reported using a tobacco product last year.
The dilemma for the new breed of zero-waste shops is that they want the supermarkets to see the light, but they don't want them to get so good at it that they drive the little shops out of business.
The new generation of zero-waste stores are a delight and have the potential to change the way we shop and help revive the high street, but Bird makes me realise that the charity shops that many people see as disfiguring town centres and spelling decline for high streets are themselves performing a zero-waste function, ensuring that clothes and other goods are reused rather than sent to landfill.
Stop & Shop workers and company officials have reached a tentative agreement that ends a near-two week strike at 240 stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
The action attracted support from presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg and former vice-president Joe Biden, as well as the New England Jewish community, whose Passover shopping was affected.
"Should future studies show the same level of promise, it has the potential to dramatically improve quality of life, giving people with Parkinson's the freedom to enjoy everyday activities."
"Ocean's 8" and "Crazy Rich Asians" star Nora Lum — you may know the rapper and actress by her stage name, Awkwafina — seems to know this well.
What started as a shoplifting situation for a Toledo, Ohio, store owner ended with him showing the would-be thief kindness and paying for the food himself.
The whole exchange between Singh and the teen was posted on social media by a regular customer who watched the whole thing.


NYCAHC is proud to present our Annual Hospitality Expo and Trade Show, bringing important hospitality industry decision makers and the best vendors for services together under one roof. We look forward to another great show this year and would like you to be a part of it as either an attendee or vendor.
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The 10th Annual NYCAHC Hospitality Expo and Trade Show is a welcoming, informative event designed for members of the business community-who cater to hotel guests-to network with concierge professionals, sales and marketing teams and hotel managers.
Each year the show attracts more participants and proves to be an excellent opportunity for vendors and concierges to mingle and network. It allows time for concierges and hotel industry professionals to gain insight on the vendors' products and services in a relaxed atmosphere; on occasions vendors visit concierge desks and we are not able to devote our full attention to them. The Hospitality Expo and Trade Show continues to be a wonderful opportunity for the concierges and hotel industry professionals to learn and establish new business opportunities. We look forward to this annual tradition.
The Hospitality Expo and Trade Show was developed as a way for the concierge community to filter and invite only the best, most trusted vendors in New York City and the tri-State area. This spectacular event, which includes a vendors' exhibition area, serves as the perfect opportunity for these businesses to interact with top sales and marketing managers in the hotel industry, as well as connect with the concierge community face-to-face.
Proceeds will benefit NYCAHC Crisis Fund, NYCAHC Educational Grants and Classes, NYCAHC Charitable Fund, and the Les Clefs d'Or Retirement Fund.
The New York City Association of Hotel Concierges held their 9th Annual Trade Show in 2018. The show hosted over 80 vendors and was attended by over 200 hospitality professionals from the city's top hotels.
We thank all of our 2018 Vendors for their support and participation!
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Co-Chair: William Hinds, Chef Concierge, Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C.


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package com.fflorio.alghoritms;

import com.fflorio.Solution;

/**
 * Created by francesco on 2017-07-26.
 */
public class DefaultAlghoritm implements FindSubsequenceOrderedAlghoritm {

    @Override
    public Solution findSubsequence(int[] input) {
        int currStart = 0;
        int currEnd = 0;
        int start = 0;
        int end = 0;

        for(int i = 1; i < input.length; i++){
            if(input[i-1]+1 == input[i]){
                currEnd = i;
            }else{
                if(currEnd - currStart > end - start){
                    start = currStart;
                    end = currEnd;
                }
                currStart = i;
                currEnd = i;
            }
        }

        if(currEnd - currStart > end - start){
            start = currStart;
            end = currEnd;
        }

        return new Solution(start, end, input[start], input[end]);
    }

    @Override
    public String getLabel() {
        return "Default alghoritm";
    }
}

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O Behave! is a monthly newsletter brought to you by #ogilvychange that encompasses the latest research in behavioural science. Enjoy!
CAN YOU TASTE A BRAND? Cigarette companies understand the effect that branding has over taste perceptions, which is why they fought hard and created a multimillion pound campaign against plain packaging legislation. New evidence reveals that they were right to be worried. Recent research conducted on smokers found that when the branding on the cigarette packaging was removed, participants reported that all the cigarettes tasted the same and that they could no longer differentiate between the brands (Guillaumier, Bonevski & Paul, 2014). Additionally, further research published this month has shown that standardised non-branded packs compared to branded packs were perceived to be significantly less appealing, expected to taste worse and people became less motivated to purchase cigarettes (Brose, Chong, Spinall, Michie, & McEwen, 2014). With Australia having already implemented plain-packaging and Ireland and other countries about to follow suit, it appears that the tobacco industry is in trouble as they are losing a key aspect of their business that has been a major driving force behind its success their brand! The world of marketing relies on the notion that brands and brand images matter. They influence our purchasing decisions and our experience of the product. In particular, the food and drink industry have found they exert a significant influence on our taste perceptions, and retrospective evaluations of the taste (Hoegg & Alba, 2007; Wansink, 2003). The importance of brand images on our taste perception was highlighted in 2011 when Coca-Cola changed their iconic red can to a white can for the first time in 125 years to raise awareness of the threatened polar bear species. This campaign was pulled almost immediately as Coca-Cola experienced a backlash from customers who were convinced that Coca-Cola not only changed their branding but changed their recipe as they perceived the taste of Coke in the new white can to taste different. Of course this wasnt true! Guillaumier, A., Bonevski, B., & Paul, C. (2014). Tobacco health warning messages on plain cigarette packs and in television campaigns: a qualitative study with Australian socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers. Health Education Research, forthcoming. Brose, L. S., Chong, C. B., Aspinall, E., Michie, S., & McEwen, A. (2014). Effects of standardised cigarette packaging on craving, motivation to stop and perceptions of cigarettes and packs. Psychology & Health, 29(7), 849-860.
BIAS OF THE MONTH Observational Bias Have you ever bought a new car, then start seeing it everywhere and convinced yourself that now everyones buying one? Similarly have you ever heard a new song or story, then started hearing it everywhere and convinced yourself everyone now loves it? More often than not, its not that these things are appearing or happening more frequently, its that now we have paid particular attention to these items (car, song, story etc.), making them more salient in our minds which in turn leads us to notice them more frequently in our environment. The trouble is that most people dont recognise these instances as a selection bias and actually believe they are happening with increased frequency, which can be a disconcerting feeling. It is also a cognitive bias that contributes to the feeling that the appearance of certain things or events couldn't possibly be a coincidence (even though they are).
In the recent Cabinet reshuffle, Cameron promoted ten women, describing the new team as reflecting modern Britain. With only 22% of the UKs MPs being women, what effect if any will these promotions have on the women of the country? Latu, Mast, Lammers and Bombari (2013) tested the impact of powerful female politicians on female empowerment when making a speech about the rise in student fees. They found that female students spoke for 49% longer when there was a poster of Angela Merkel on the back wall, and 24% longer when the poster featured Hillary Clinton, relative to when the poster was of Bill Clinton or there was no poster at all. These speeches were also rated as better by double-blind experimenters and by the students themselves, demonstrating a clear increase in confidence when exposed to strong female role models. While it is not known if there are any lasting effects, having more women in positions of power may cause a similar boost in confidence for women in the UK. THE POWER OF FEMALE POLITICIANS However, the media coverage of the Cabinet reshuffle could undermine these effects: Accusations of tokenism and the focus on female MPs wardrobes instead of their capability reinforces prejudices that men are more suited to positions of power. Evidence shows that reminders of gender stereotypes can be enough to produce conforming behaviour; for example, reminding students that males are often perceived to be better at maths than females can decrease girls test performances relative to boys, an effect that was not found without this reminder. Suggesting the new additions to the Cabinet are only there to fill quotas or only worth talking about for their choice of shoes may have the same effect in producing a marked gender difference between male and female political ambitions. While these promotions are undoubtedly a positive step, there may still be some unconscious biases often perpetuated by media coverage that can hold women back. Latu, I.M., Mast, M.S., Lammers, J., & Bombari, D. (2013). Successful female leaders empower womens behavior in leadership tasks. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 49, 444-448.
English is far from perfect. The Australian aboriginal speakers of the Kuuk Thaagorre language have developed enhanced directional skills because their language has no terms for left or right; they are instead described using North, South, East and West. As a result, they can constantly determine what direction they are facing at all times, even in unfamiliar settings. Keith Chen, an economic professor at Yale found that differences in languages had significant effects on how we think and plan for the future. He distinguished between two types of languages, a futured language and a futureless language. Grammar in a futured language like English requires us to tell the difference between the future and the present and therefore view them as two separate entities, whereas the grammar in a futureless language does not differentiate between the two . Chen collected data from 76 developing and developed countries and compared households that were the same in every respect (e.g. income, education, religion, family structure) except language structure. Analysis showed that futured language speakers saved money 69% less often than their futureless counterparts. It appears that the absence of a future tense meant futureless speakers saw the future as equally important as now, increasing the relevance of saving. These patterns have been found to also apply to health and unhealthy habits, with speakers of a futured language less likely to use birth control, 24% more likely to smoke and 13% more likely to be obese. So although you would never think it, seemingly small changes between languages can have an impact on our skills, health and saving behaviour. THE INFLUENCE OF LANGUAGE ON THOUGHT A phenomenon known as the Sapir-Wharf Hypothesis has shown that our language fundamentally affects how we understand our world. For example, you may think telling the difference between colours such as yellow and orange is a mindless and easy task, but spare a thought for Zuni speakers, who only have one word to represent both these colours consequently they find this task extremely difficult to complete as they report being unable to see the difference. Chen, M. K. (2013). The effect of language on economic behavior: Evidence from savings rates, health behaviors, and retirement assets. The American Economic Review, 103(2), 690-731.
New research by Grizzard et al (2014) has found that behaving immorally in a computer game may trigger feelings of guilt that translate into greater sensitivity to these issues in real life. Participants either played a terrorist or a UN soldier in the game, and those playing a terrorist reported greater levels of guilt afterwards than those playing a UN soldier, where they were performing the same acts but with different motivations. The authors suggest that, contrary to the bulk of evidence linking violent video games to violent behaviour, these games may in fact lead to better behaviour in real life. However, on closer inspection these findings are not necessarily incompatible with previous research, though the explanation of them may be. A short-term initial effect of heightened guilt as found here may give way to neural desensitisation following repeated exposure, which is frequently reported in the literature. Additionally, the paradigm of terrorist vs. UN soldier is a lot more morally absolute than a game like Grand Theft Auto, where most of the interactions occur between equally amoral characters, and therefore may produce a more pronounced guilt response. GUILTY EFFECTS OF VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES The majority of research in this area does suggest that even playing these games for a short time can lead to more violent behaviour. Engelhardt et al (2011) found not only that participants with low previous exposure to violent video games showed a reduced neural response to violent images after playing one for twenty-five minutes, but that this reduced response was directly related to subsequent greater aggression towards other participants, as measured in a competitive reaction time task. This complements other research that has found reduced heart rate and galvanic skin response to violent films following playing a violent video game, all indicators of reduced sensitivity to violence. One study even found the use of violent video games was positively associated with antisocial behaviour in a clinical sample of juvenile delinquents. Further research needs to be done to determine whether violent video games with a moral message can promote good behaviour, but for the time being the evidence suggests the negative effects may outweigh any positive ones. Grizzard, M., Tamborini, R., Lewis, R.J., & Prabhu, S. (2014). Being Bad in a Video Game Can Make Us More Morally Sensitive. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, in press.


Ursula Hahn started her career in quality management after graduating in Material Science and Surface Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences (Aalen, Germany) in 1992. She joined Sanner in 1995 and has since held a variety of positions in quality management, engineering/packaging development, innovation management and product management, gaining a wealth of expertise in packaging development. Ms Hahn has been Sanner's Team Leader, Product Management, since 2017 and, amongst other tasks, is responsible for patent management.


Church Logo needed... $180.00 !!
mikech needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
We have this contest re-opend to 2 finalists only.
There are no bounderies, please let your creativeness flow. I will tell you if you are headed in the right direction or not.


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Q: Can absolute scalability be 'relaxed' to an equivalent condition in the properties of a norm? All norms on a vector space $V$ must satisfy for any $x\in V$
$$\Vert \alpha x \Vert = \vert \alpha \vert \Vert x \Vert $$
for any scalar $\alpha\in R$.
However, I've been told that an equivalent condition is $$\Vert \alpha x \Vert \leq \vert \alpha \vert \Vert x \Vert .$$
Is this true, or is there a counterexample?

A: The relaxed condition also implies $$ \left\|\frac1\alpha \alpha x\right\|\le\left|\frac1\alpha\right|\|\alpha x\|$$
and hence
$$ \|\alpha x\|\le |\alpha|\|x\|\le |\alpha|\left|\frac1\alpha\right|\|\alpha x\|=\|\alpha x\|,$$
which implies equality throughout.

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The EUSBSR Action Plan names TransBaltic among the initiatives that brought valuable results for the development of green corridors network. The Macroregional Transport Action Plan (MTAP), adopted by the TransBaltic partner regions, contains policy actions that aim to improve connectivity and accessibility of the BSR. They are built on e.g. key business actions carried out together by public and private actors. Some of them were found notably encouraging for follow-up activities.
The MTAP is designed as an innovative decision-support instrument for macroregional transport planning and development. This approach and ambition need be verified and evaluated. For that purpose actions will be taken in such thematic areas that saw high stakeholder commitment.
TransBaltic Extension aims to carry out a pilot implementation of the MTAP through a strategic preparedness measure and the deployment of transport greening policy actions in the public-private environment.
The project had 5 formal partners from 4 BSR countries (former task leaders and new partners interested in replicating the policy action steps in their areas). This setup is complemented by a wide group of public and private actors (associated organisations), to ensure that the outcomes are feasible and credible, and that the proposed activities have a practical/business-oriented dimension.
In WP3 the project applied a short sea container business model as a strategic preparedness measure of the MTAP (stemming from Policy Action 1) to mitigate negative consequences of the IMO Sulphur Directive on the freight transport patterns in the BSR. The Directive is regarded one of the factors affecting the green scenario path towards a sustainable multimodal transport system in the BSR. In WP4 the project deployed selected policy actions (No. 2, 6, 7, 10) of transport greening character as a test case how to apply the TEN-T guidelines in the BSR.
Apart from several business plans and other documentation rendered available for large-scale use, the project intends to verify and strengthen policy and business interfaces in the MTAP implementation. The involvement and cooperation quality between public/private stakeholders will help evaluate to what extent it may serve as a veritable policy support instrument for a sustainable multimodal transport system in the BSR within the framework of the EU Baltic Sea Strategy.
The project aspires to deliver experience in implementing activities in the public-private environment as an input to the transport priority in the next BSR Programme (by offering enriched business dimension and transport greening features).
The generic approach to streamline public policies and market strategies for transport greening purposes as postulated in the Macroregional Transport Action Plan (the overall framework document) became a central project's communication trademark at several external events.
The business perspective of transport greening policies was promoted in one of the biggest transport and logistics communication platform in Europe (Transport Week, Gdansk, March 2014, with a few hundred participants), smaller conferences (e.g. Short Sea Shipping promotion event, Flensburg, April 2014; TransBaltica Conference, Riga, June 2014), thematic events arranged by TransBaltic Extension (see description of WP activities) and at the final project conference (organised together with the BSR TransGovernance project in Brussels, 3 November 2014).
through a pioneer study on 'Short Sea Shipping in the Baltic Sea Region: Freight volumes and the potential of 45' containers'. Thereby, it offered a novel analysis of the current trade volumes in this market segment, an outlook for 2030, market perception of potentials and challenges and a list of suggestion to overcome the challenges.
The study was broadly cited in the transport and logistics networks (cf. The Maritime Executive Magazine, European Shortsea Network, Marine Engines and Fuels, Hellenic Shipping News etc.). Also, a copy of the report was requested by the European Commission (DG MOVE). The conducted stakeholder discussion led to the designing of a new MTAP measure dedicated to the fostering the short sea shipping in sea-crossing transport corridors in the BSR (measure no. 21). The measure contains a rationale for action, specified the target group, suggests specific implementation means and informs about benefits and no-action threats.
The pre-selected policy actions (No. 2, 6, 7, 10) of transport greening character were presented to the market stakeholders and jointly deployed through a number of demonstration actions. These helped deliver new business models (on integrating deep sea and short sea layers in intermodal supply chains, on enhanced container port operation and on boosting intermodal corridor services) and introduce new aspects into the public policy debates (e.g. how to stimulate an emerging container hub function).
In views of the participating stakeholders the project demonstrated an added value by highlighting a need to take into account market priorities and expectations when designing greening actions for corridors and hubs (see the Think Tank releases in cooperation with the Baltic Transport Journal). The resulting 2014/2015 update of the MTAP serves as an important path-setter and source of inspiration in public-private transport greening actions for a new generation of Interreg projects.