An apparatus for filling a plurality of containers with a fluid. The apparatus including a connector configured to removably couple the apparatus to a fluid source, a flow path providing fluid communication between the fluid source and a plurality of containers coupled to the apparatus, a sealing element disposed within each of the plurality of containers, the sealing element configured to couple the container to the apparatus and automatically seal the container when the container is decoupled from the apparatus, a retaining member including a sleeve affixed to each of the plurality of containers, to position the sealing element in a neck of each of the plurality of containers, the sleeve being configured to prevent radial expansion of the containers, and, a mixing mechanism disposed in the flow path and configured to receive an additive and introduce the additive in to the flow path.
The present application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/407,985, filed on Jan. 17, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/359,134, filed on Nov. 22, 2016, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/123,434, filed on Sep. 2, 2016, which is a U.S. National Stage Application of International Application No. PCT/US16/18912, filed on Feb. 22, 2016, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/182,122, filed on Jun. 19, 2015, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/254,487, filed on Nov. 12, 2015, and U.S. application Ser. No. 14/997,230, filed on Jan. 15, 2016. U.S. application Ser. No. 15/359,134, filed on Nov. 22, 2016, is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/123,453, filed on Sep. 2, 2016, which is a U.S. National Stage Application of International Application No. PCT/US16/18922, filed on Feb. 22, 2016, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/182,122, filed on Jun. 19, 2015, and U.S. application Ser. No. 14/978,839, filed on Dec. 22, 2015. These applications are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.
The present application generally relates to devices, apparatus, systems and methods for filling containers with a fluid. Specifically, the present application relates to automatically filling multiple balloons with a fluid mixture.
Some containers, particularly fluid-inflatable containers such as balloons, can be difficult to fill with a fluid, especially when there is a need to fill multiple containers simultaneously and/or quickly. To make the filling of these containers easier and more efficient, various products are currently available that facilitate the filling of fluid-inflatable containers. These fluid-inflatable containers may be filled or inflated using various fluids, such as, e.g., liquids such as water, gases such as helium, or medications. Examples of fluid-inflatable containers include those used for recreational purposes, such as balloons.
Additionally, there may be times where it may be desirable to be able to introduce an additive, such as a dye or other soluble or insoluble material, to the fluid used to fill the fluid-inflatable containers. Nevertheless, it may be difficult, impossible, inefficient, or undesirable to first mix the fluid with the additive and subsequently fill the containers with the mixture. Further, many of the existing products may connect directly to a fluid source, such as a hose or faucet, thereby making it impracticable to pour a mixture to fill fluid-inflatable containers using such products.
Embodiments of the present invention can provide an apparatus for filling a plurality of containers with a fluid. The apparatus can include a connector configured to removably couple the apparatus to a fluid source, a flow path providing fluid communication between the fluid source and a plurality of containers coupled to the apparatus, a sealing element disposed within each of the plurality of containers, the sealing element configured to couple the container to the apparatus and automatically seal the container when the container is decoupled from the apparatus, a retaining member including a sleeve affixed to each of the plurality of containers, to position the sealing element in a neck of each of the plurality of containers, the sleeve being configured to prevent radial expansion of the containers, and a mixing mechanism disposed in the flow path and configured to receive an additive and introduce the additive in to the flow path.
According to some embodiments, the plurality of containers can include balloons and the apparatus can be resuable. According to certain exemplary embodiments, the plurality of fluid conduits are substantially the same length.
According to some embodiments, the additive may be a pellet, a powder, or a gel.
FIG. 4B is a top view of an exemplary fluid filling apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flow diagram of an exemplary method according to embodiments of the present invention.
Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to devices, apparatus, systems, and methods for filling containers with a fluid. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus for filling multiple balloons at substantially the same time. Certain embodiments of the present invention facilitate introducing an additive to a fluid source to enable automatic filling of multiple containers in a substantially simultaneously manner with a fluid mixture. Although the embodiments of the present invention are primarily described with respect to dyes and fluid-inflatable containers, it is not limited thereto, and it should be noted that the apparatus and systems described herein may be used to fill any type of containers with any type of fluid and/or fluid mixture.
In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, FIG. 1A shows an exemplary fluid filling apparatus 100. As shown in FIG. 1A, fluid filling apparatus 100 may include connector 110, conduits 130, containers 150, and sealing elements 140. In use, fluid filling apparatus 100 is coupled to a fluid source, and when the fluid source is activated, the fluid passes through connector 110, conduits 130 and into containers 150, thereby filling containers 150 with the fluid at substantially the same time. Optionally, connector 110 may include an additive which may mix with the fluid as the fluid is passing through connector 110 so that containers 150 are filled with a mixture of the fluid and the additive. The fluid used to fill containers 150 may include any type of fluid, such as, water and other liquids, as well as helium and other gases.
FIG. 1B shows another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1B, certain embodiments of the present invention provide a fluid filling apparatus 100 having conduits 130 which are arranged such that the distal end of conduits 130 (e.g., the end of conduit 130 furthest from connector 110) are disposed at different distances from a first end 112 of connector 110. Accordingly, each distal end may be disposed at a respective distance from first end 112 of connector 110 and all the respective distances may be different. For example, as shown in FIG. 1B, conduits 130 and containers 150 may be arranged in a cascading spiraling arrangement, where the distal end of each conduit 130 is disposed at a different distance from first end 112 of connector 110. Although a cascading spiraling arrangement is shown in FIG. 1B, conduits 130 may take be arranged in any arrangement. For example, conduits 130 and containers 150 may be arranged in any arrangement or pattern in which the distal end of each conduit 130 is disposed at a different distance from first end 112 of connector 110. Alternatively, conduits 130 may be arranged in a sequential arrangement such as, e.g., a zig-zag pattern, a linear pattern, an arcing pattern, a shaped pattern (e.g., a star shape, a moon shape, a rectangle, a square, a circle, a triangle, etc.). According to one embodiment, when conduits 130 are arranged in a sequential arrangement, the distance from the distal end of a given conduit 130 to first end 112 of connector 110 may be greater than the distance from the distal end of the preceding conduit to first end 112 of connector 110. Additionally, although the distal end of conduits 130 are disposed at different distances from a first end 112 of connector 110, conduits 130 may all be substantially the same length. This may be achieved, for example, by coupling conduits 130 at different distances from first end 112 within connector 110.
According to embodiments of the present invention, sealing elements 140 may be self-sealing. For example, sealing elements 140 may automatically seal containers 150 when containers 150 are decoupled from fluid filling apparatus 100. This may be accomplished when the force that each sealing element 140 exerts in coupling each respective container 150 to fluid filling apparatus 100 is overcome. This may be accomplished, for example, by the weight and/or pressure each container 150 exceeding a certain threshold thereby causing the container to become detached from the conduits 130, manual removal of the containers 150, or some other action, such as shaking fluid filling apparatus 100, to remove containers 150 from fluid filling apparatus 100. As this force is overcome, the respective container is detached from fluid filling apparatus 100, and sealing elements 140 automatically seal the end of respective container 150 that was attached to fluid filling apparatus 100. According to certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention, containers 150 may include balloons.
According to certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention, sealing elements 140 may include a mechanism by which the containers are automatically sealed when they are detached from fluid filling apparatus 100. For example, sealing elements 140 can include rubber bands or clamps, which simply clamp and/or seal the containers by exerting a compressive force around a neck of containers 150. Alternatively, sealing elements 140 can include other mechanisms to seal containers 150. For example, sealing elements 140 can include a liquid-activated material positioned in the neck of containers 150 that are configured to expand and seal the neck of containers 150 when a fluid such as water is introduced to containers 150. Alternatively, sealing elements 140 can include a self-healing membrane positioned in the neck of containers 150, such as a closed-cell foam, that allow conduits 130 to be inserted there-through, and self-heals when conduit 130 is removed so as to seal container 150. According to certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention, sealing elements 140 can also include a valve as shown in FIGS. 2A-2C.
As shown in FIG. 2A, sealing element 140 can include a valve 2000 positioned in the neck of container 150. Valve 2000 can include a channel 2002 and a sealing member 2004, such as a flap. As shown in FIG. 2A, conduit 130 can be received through channel 2002 to allow fluid to fill container 150. According to certain exemplary embodiments, conduit 130 can be positioned in channel 2002 such that a portion of conduit 130 extends beyond a lower surface 2006 so that it maintains sealing member 2004 in an open position while conduit 130 is received in channel 2002. Alternatively, conduit 130 can be positioned so that it does not extend beyond lower surface 2006, and sealing member 2004 is opened by the flow pressure of the fluid filling containers 150 as containers 150 are being filled. Channel 2002 can be sized, shaped, dimensioned, and configured to receive conduit 130 and apply a desired frictional force to ensure that container 150 is coupled to conduit 130 and automatically detaches container 150 from conduit 130 when the weight and/or pressure of container 150 exceeds a certain threshold. For example, the shape, length, dimensions of channel 2002 can be selected to obtain the desired frictional force. For example, the length of the channel (e.g., the longer the channel the greater the frictional force on conduit 130), the diameter of the channel (e.g., a smaller diameter channel would have a greater frictional force), the shape of the channel (e.g., cylindrical, rectangular, triangular, oval-shaped, tapered, having ribs, etc.) can all be adjusted to achieve the desired frictional force. In operation, fluid is introduced to container 150 via conduit 130, and once container 150 reaches the threshold at which it detaches from conduit 130, the pressure within container 150 causes sealing member 2004 to close against lower surface 2006 of valve 2000, thereby sealing container 150. According to certain exemplary embodiments, valve 2000 is made of silicone. Alternatively, valve 2000 can be made of other suitable thermoplastics, rubbers, non-thermoplastic rubbers, etc.
As shown in FIG. 2A, valve 2000 can include ring members 2008 and 2010. Preferably, ring members 2008 and 2010 are substantially rigid, and prevent container 150 from radially expanding at the positions where ring members 2008 and 2010 are positioned. This allows valve 2000 to remain positioned in the neck of container 150 so that it cannot be displaced out of container 150 through the opening or into the main body of container 150 as it expands and is filled with fluid. Alternatively, ring member 2008 and 2010 can be replaced with other mechanisms, components or features that substantially prevent radial expansion of the container, so as to allow valve 2000 to remain positioned in the neck of container 150, such as, for example, a sleeve, an adhesive, etc.
Although valve 2000 shown in FIG. 2A is a reed type valve mechanism, other valves can be employed. For example, as shown in FIG. 2B, sealing element can include a duckbill valve 2000′ or a bullet valve 2000″ as shown in FIG. 2C. Each of duckbill valve 2000′ and bullet valve 2000″ operates similarly to valve 2000. Each of duckbill valve 2000′ and bullet valve 2000″ is configured to be positioned in a neck of container 150 and includes a channel (2002′ and 2002″, respectively) configured to receive conduit 130 therethrough. Each of duckbill valve 2000′ and bullet valve 2000″ also includes a sealing members (2004′ and 2004″) that seals container 150. For example, sealing members 2004′ of duckbill valve 2002′ can be pressed together to form a seal. Alternatively, another embodiment can provide a valve member including a slit through which conduit 130 is received and the slides/walls of the slit can form a seal when conduit 130 is removed. Although embodiments of the present invention have been described with respect to a reed valve, a bullet valve, and a duckbill valve, other valve mechanisms can be employed where the pressure within container 150 is used to close and seal the valve.
According to certain embodiments of the present invention, sealing elements 140 including valve 2000 can facilitate fluid filling apparatus 100 to be reusable. For example, containers 150, including sealing elements 140 having valve 2000 already inserted in the neck of containers 150, can be provided separate and apart from fluid filling apparatus 100, which can be installed onto fluid filling apparatus 100 by a user. For example, fluid filling apparatus 100 can be provided preassembled with a certain number of containers 150. After a user has used all containers 150 that were initial coupled to fluid filling apparatus 100, replacement containers 150, including sealing elements 140 including valve 2000 already inserted in the neck of containers 150, can be provided, and a user can install containers 150 onto conduits 130 of fluid filling apparatus 100. Accordingly, a user or consumer would not need to purchase the entire fluid filling apparatus 100 again.
FIGS. 3A and 3B show an exemplary connector 110 according to embodiments of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, connector 110 may be substantially cylindrical and may include a first portion 110 a and a second portion 110 b. According to certain embodiments, first portion 110 a and second portion 110 b may be two distinct components that can be removably or permanently coupled together. Alternatively, according to other embodiments, first portion 110 a and second portion 110 b may be formed from a single piece. As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, connector 110 includes coupling element 122, flow path 124, and openings/channels 126. Openings/channels 126 may include an interior end and an exterior end and provides fluid communication between the exterior of connector 110 and the interior of connector 110. Further, openings/channels 126 may be dimensioned and sized to receive, or otherwise connect with, conduits 130. Coupling element 122 is configured to removably couple connector 110, and thereby couple fluid filling apparatus 100, to an upstream component, such as a fluid source. Coupling element 122 may include threads, as shown in FIG. 3A, or any other type of clamping or coupling mechanism. Although connector 110 is shown to be substantially cylindrical, connector 110 may take on any shape (e.g., square, rectangular, etc.) that may be desired. Additionally, the shape of connector 110 may differ depending on the type of upstream component that is to be used with connector 110. Further, according to certain exemplary embodiments, second portion 110 b may be an adapter that enables connector 110 to be coupled to different upstream components. For example, second portion 110 b may include various different types of coupling element 122 and may removably couple to first portion 110 a so that connector 110 can be coupled to a variety of upstream components. Further, connector 110 may include features on the exterior to assist a user in actuating coupling element 122 to couple end cap 120 to an upstream component. According to an embodiment of the present invention, coupling element 122 may include standardized threads for receiving the threads of a standard faucet or hose.
As shown in FIG. 3A, flow path 124 and openings/channels 126 may define a flow path that the fluid may follow from the upstream component, such as a fluid source, through connector 110 to conduits 130. Preferably, conduits 130 are received in or otherwise connected to openings/channels 126. Accordingly, fluid entering connector 110 may flow through flow path 124 and through openings/channels 126 to conduits 130. The number and dimensions of the openings/channels 126 correspond to the number and dimensions of conduits 130. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, the number, size, and dimensions of openings/channels 126 may be selected in view of the number of containers 150 to be filled at one time and the speed at which they are to be filled. Accordingly, connector 110 may include any number of openings/channels 126 that is desired. As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, according to an embodiment of the present invention, connector 110 may include forty openings/channels 126.
As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, openings/channels 126 may be configured in a spiraling helical arrangement. As shown in FIG. 3B, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the exterior of connector 110 may include a plurality of faceted surfaces 128 in a spiraling helical arrangement. The configuration of faceted surfaces 128 may correspond to the position of openings/channels 126 so that the exterior end of openings/channels 126 may be disposed on faceted surfaces 128. Although FIG. 3B is shown as each faceted surface 128 have a single opening/channel 126 disposed therein, alternatively, each faceted surface 128 can have any number of openings/channels 126 disposed therein, and each faceted surface 128 could have a different number of openings/channels 126 disposed therein. For example, each faceted surface 128 could have two openings/channels 126 disposed therein, alternatively, a first stepped surface 128 could have a single opening/channel 126 disposed therein and a second stepped surface could have three openings/channels 126 disposed therein. According to other embodiments, faceted surfaces 128 can be arranged in any configuration or arrangement. Alternatively, connector 110 may not include faceted surfaces 128 and openings/channels 126 may, for example, be disposed in a smooth spiraling helix or in a spiral on a flat exterior surface.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the interior end of openings/channels 126 may also be disposed in a plurality of faceted surfaces disposed in a spiraling helical arrangement in the interior of connector 110 corresponding to the plurality of faceted surfaces 128 disposed on the exterior of connector 110. Alternatively, the interior end of openings/channels 126 may disposed on a flat surface within the interior of connector 110.
FIG. 4A shows a cross sectional view of fluid filling apparatus 100 according to embodiments of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4A, connector 110 may be substantially cylindrical, and may define a flow path 124. Further, connector 110 preferably includes coupling element 122. Coupling element 122 may include any type of coupling mechanism, such as, e.g., threads or clamps. Coupling element 122 may be configured to couple connector 110 to an upstream component such as a fluid source. According to an embodiment of the present invention, coupling element 122 may include standardized threads for receiving the threads of a standard faucet or hose. Alternatively, coupling elements 122 may include various other types of coupling mechanisms. In operation, connector 110 is preferably coupled to a fluid source via coupling element 122. Once the fluid source is activated, the fluid travels into connector 110, through flow path 124 and into each of the openings/channels 126. The fluid then passes through openings/channels 126 to conduits 130, which are coupled to openings/channels 126. The fluid then passes through conduits 130 to fill containers 150.
As shown in FIG. 4A, connector 110 can include an additive 200 and an additive mixing mechanism. For example, additive mixing mechanism may include a separator 202 which secures additive 200 within the interior of connector 110 and defines two chambers 204 and 206, which are in fluid communication with each other, within the interior of connector 110. Separator 202 secures additive 200 within chamber 206 of the interior of connector 110 during operation of the fluid filling apparatus 100. For example, when the fluid source is activated, the fluid comes into contact with additive 200 in chamber 204 and mixes with additive 200 in chamber 206 and/or chamber 204. The mixture of the additive and the fluid passes through openings/channels 126 to conduits 130, which are coupled to openings/channels 126. The fluid and additive mixture then passes through conduits 130 to fill containers 150. Although additive 200 is shown in pellet form in FIG. 4A, additive 200 may take any form. For example, additive 200 may be in the form of, e.g., a pellet, a powder, or a gel, and may be any material or substance for which a fluid mixture is desired. According to certain exemplary embodiments, additive 200 may include any substance, such as, e.g., soda ash, bicarbonate, lactose, citric acid, mineral oil, or a dye. Additionally, although only one additive 200 is shown in FIG. 4A, any number of additives may be disposed within chamber 206 of connector 110.
FIG. 4B shows a top-view of connector 110 with the mixing mechanism. As shown in FIG. 4B, connector 110 includes separator 202 and additives 200. Preferably, separator 202 substantially secures additives 200 to the interior of connector 110 so that additives remain within chamber 206 of connector 110 while fluid filling apparatus 100 is in use. Preferably, separator 202 substantially secures additives 200 within chamber 206 of connector 110 even as additives 200 experience turbulence introduced by the fluid flowing through chamber 206. Accordingly, additives 200 substantially remain within chamber 206 while ensuring that chambers 204 and 206 remain in fluid communication with each other. It is contemplated that separator 202 may not secure additive 200 in chamber 206 permanently. For example, as the mixture is being created and additive 200 becomes smaller, portions of additive 200 may become sufficiently small that portions of additive 200 may pass through the portions of separator 202 that provide the fluid communication between chambers 204 and 206 into chamber 204. Although separator 202 is shown in FIG. 4B to have a star configuration with an annular ring and a circular center, separator 202 may include any mechanism that can secure additives 200 within chamber 206 while maintaining fluid communication between chambers 204 and 206. For example, separator 202 can include a mesh, a component with holes or openings in any configuration, etc.
In use, connector 110 may be coupled to a fluid source via coupling element 122. When the fluid source is activated, the fluid flows through flow path 124 of connector 110. The fluid then chamber 206 of connector 110 and interacts with additive 200. As the fluid mixes with additive 200, the mixture exits chamber 206 and enters exits chamber 206 through openings/channels 126. From there, the mixture flows through openings/channels 126 to conduits 130. The mixture then passes through conduits 130 to containers 150, thereby automatically filling containers 150 with a mixture of the fluid and additive 200 in a substantially simultaneous manner.
FIG. 5 shows an exemplary method 400 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. According to certain embodiments, method 400 may be performed, for example, using fluid filling apparatus 100. As shown in FIG. 5, in step 410, a balloon filling apparatus can be coupled to a fluid source. If method 400 is being performed using fluid filling apparatus 100, this can include coupling connector 110 via coupling elements 122 to a fluid source. In step 420, the fluid source can be activated. In step 430, an additive can be introduced to the fluid provided by the fluid source, thereby creating a fluid-additive mixture. If method 400 is being performed using fluid filling apparatus 100, this can include introducing an additive using a mixing mechanism, such as those described herein. For example, the fluid can come into contact with additive 200 in chamber 204 and mix with additive 200 in chamber 206 and/or chamber 204, thereby creating the fluid-additive mixture. In step 440, the balloons can be filled with the fluid-additive mixture. With respect to fluid filling apparatus 100, after the mixture of the fluid-additive is created, it can pass through openings/channels 126 to conduits 130, which are coupled to openings/channels 126, and then pass through conduits 130 to fill containers 150.
The embodiments and examples shown above are illustrative, and many variations can be introduced to them without departing from the spirit of the disclosure or from the scope of the appended claims. For example, elements and/or features of different illustrative and exemplary embodiments herein may be combined with each other and/or substituted with each other within the scope of the disclosure. For a better understanding of the disclosure, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there is illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention.
a mixing mechanism disposed in the flow path and configured to receive an additive and introduce the additive in to the flow path.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of containers includes balloons.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is reusable.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of fluid conduits are substantially the same length.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the additive is a pellet, a powder, or a gel.
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The East Hampton Historical Society announces the return of the East Hampton Antiques & Design Show on the grounds of Mulford Farm, Saturday, July 20, through Sunday, July 21. The dynamic design duo of Jonathan Adler, potter and modern American design maverick, and partner Simon Doonan, TV personality, author, and window dresser extraordinaire, are the honorary co-chairpersons of the Friday, July 19, preview cocktail party, which offers patrons an early buying opportunity of the extraordinary array of antiques, jewelry, textiles, collectibles, and timelessly chic furniture and accessories. Ticket proceeds from the preview party benefit the East Hampton Historical Society. The cocktail party begins at 6 PM. For tickets and more info, visit www.easthamptonhistory.org. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate the night of the event.
Wide World Of Sports:
"Wide World Of Sports" will open at Eric Firestone Gallery in East Hampton with a reception on Friday, July 19, at 6 PM. The exhibition brings together artists using sports as a subject matter. Artists include John Ahearn, Michael Combs, Jerry Cooke, Dario Escobar, Travis Fish, Al Freeman, David Hammons, Royal Jarmon, Brian Jungen, Howard Kanovitz, Deb Kass, Sam Keller, Matthew King, Andrew Kuo, Robert Longo, Charles McGill, Jeanette Mundt, Iván Navarro, LeRoy Neiman, Howardena Pindell, Umar Rashid, Carlos Rolón, Tom Sanford, Hank Willis Thomas, Eric Yahnker, Nari Ward, Andy Warhol, and Wendy White. The show runs through August 10.
Dancers For Good:
Dancers For Good will bring world-class companies, choreographers, dancers, and performers under one roof for one night only for a charity event on Friday, July 19, at 7 PM at Guild Hall in East Hampton. The event will benefit The Actors Fund, an organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. This year's honorees are director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, who will receive the Dance Humanitarian Award for creating Broadway Bares; and Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, who will receive awards for Lifetime Achievement in Dance. Nicole Fosse will accept the award on her parents' behalf. Guests will enjoy dance performances followed by a VIP ticket after-party with the honorees and an opportunity to meet the dancers. Tony Award-winner Cady Huffman will host the event. For tickets, visit www.dancersforgood.org.
Stephen Talkhouse:
At the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, Friday, July 19, is An Evening with Judy Collins at 7 PM and Hello Brooklyn at 11 PM
Suffolk Theater:
Suffolk Theater in Riverhead will have Magic of Motown on Friday, July 19, at 8 PM. Tickets go to www.suffolktheater.com.
Westhampton Beach:
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center will have Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes on Friday, July 19, at 8 PM; Stephen Marley on Saturday, July 20, at 8 PM; and The Wood Brothers on Sunday, July 21, at 8 PM. For tickets, go to www.whbpac.org.
Southampton Arts Center:
Southampton Arts Center presents an outdoor screening of "Singin' in the Rain" at 8:30 PM on Friday, July 19. Then, on Tuesday, July 23, at 7:30 PM, catch at the Southampton Jewish Film Fest: "HAG — The Story of the Hasidic Actors Guild." Learn more at www.southamptonartscenter.org.
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Anne Raymond's "Cirrus Cadmuim III."
"Capturing the Moment — New Abstract Paintings" opens at the Sara Nightingale Gallery, featuring the works of artist Anne Raymond. This will be the artist's first solo exhibition at the Sag Harbor gallery.
"My goal as an artist is to create powerful images that invite the viewer to move away from certainty and experience something new," said Raymond.
The show will feature large, bold oil paintings and monotypes and includes the recurring themes of sky, water, and motion. Inspired by nature, the artist's intention is to imply, not state, leaving the viewer's imagination to explore capturing the moment.
Raymond's work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, TX. She has exhibited group and solo shows around the world.
"Capturing the Moment" opens on Saturday, April 6, with a reception from 6 to 8 PM. The exhibit will run through April 29.
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Veteran West Ham Star Pablo Zabaleta Reportedly Planning to Retire at the End of the Season
West Ham right back Pablo Zabaleta is planning to retire at the end of the current season after enjoying 15 years of professional football across England, Spain and Argentina, according to a report.
Zabaleta, who joined the Hammers from Man City in 2017, has been a familiar figure in the Premier League since his arrival in England from Espanyol back in 2008. He has amassed a total of 276 Premier League games over 11 seasons, and has won domestic and international honours including two Premier League titles with City and a Beijing 2008 Olympic gold medal with Argentina.
According to Catalan publication Sport, 33-year-old Zabaleta is likely to call it a day on his professional career at the end of the current campaign when his contract expires and return to Barcelona, where he and his wife have their family home.
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The report claims that Zabaleta "believes there is no better time than this to hang up his boots."
However, the speculation may surprise some with Argentine star enjoying an Indian summer under Manuel Pellegrini at the London Stadium.
After making just 13 Premier League appearances for Man City in 2016/17, the 58-cap Argentina international made 37 outings with West Ham the following season and has started nine times so far this campaign, after being reunited with former Citizens coach Pellegrini.
Zabaleta, who turns 34 in January, recently suggested that he could yet move to a new country for a final pay day, with the Middle East one option.
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"At 34 I think it might be the right time to try something different, have a new experience," he said earlier this month, via The Sun.
"If I carry on playing in Europe, Italy is one of those leagues I haven't played, but I have always been thinking about the Middle East.
"I know Pep did this and went to Qatar after playing for Barcelona and then moved into coaching. It would be nice to do that."


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Two new books explore the impact of accelerating technology
By Becca Roberts Last updated Oct 14, 2021
The exponential age. From Azeem Azhar. Distraction books; 352 pages; $ 28.99. Published in the UK as "Exponential"; Random house business; £ 20
Human limits. By Michael Bhaskar. MIT press; 432 pages; $ 29.95. Bridge Street Press; £ 20
Master of scale. By Reid Hoffman with June Cohen and Deron Triff. Currency; 304 pages; $ 28. Bantam press; £ 20
HISTORIANS OF SCIENCE differentiate between useful discoveries like floss and "general purpose technologies" that can be applied to a variety of purposes – like electricity, which powers everything from factories to street lights to televisions. These transformative inventions and the devices that spawned them were developed at a rapid industrial pace in the 19th and 20th centuries. Now, however, a new phase of progress is beginning: Many technologies do not follow linear, but exponential growth rates. This not only accelerates innovation. It poses drastic challenges for companies, governments and society.
Many Western institutions are unprepared for this shift because they are stuck in an industrial age mindset, say three new books. There is a good reason for this: linear growth, where things change or add little by little, is generally much better known than exponential growth, where they double or triple (or more) with each step. For example, if a step is one meter long and you do 25 of them, you are 25 meters. But if each step grew exponentially, doubling from one to two to four meters, and so on, your seventh step would cover a soccer field – and your 25th would be 33 meters or almost the circumference of the earth.
It may seem slow and boring at first, but the exponential shift suddenly becomes incredibly dramatic. The world is in the midst of such a transformation, argues Azeem Azhar. Computer technology has long obeyed Moore's law, according to which the performance of a computer chip (measured by the number of transistors) doubles every two years, with practically no increase in costs. But, says Azhar, such exponential growth is now also characteristic of other technologies that have been charged by digitization or advances in artificial intelligence (AI). These include solar cells, batteries, genome editing, augmented reality, 3D manufacturing, online business, even electric cars and urban farming – as well as, unfortunately, online misinformation, cybercrime and warfare.
A number of superstar companies emerge on the basis of these technologies. They dominate their sectors due to network effects, and using the same platform is widely beneficial. For example, Alibaba, a Chinese e-commerce giant, created an online payment system in 2004. Nine years later, it became the world's largest mobile payment platform called Ant Financial. The abundance of data allowed it to improve its service, which made it more popular, which in turn led to collecting more data – a cycle known in a term popularized by Jim Collins, a management scientist, as the "data flywheel" effect .
Ant Financial data scientists found that women who bought skinny jeans were also more likely to pay for phone screen repairs. They speculated that the phones slipped out of their pockets. So the company began targeting screen insurance offers to women who wore skinny jeans. Based on this knowledge and orientation, 80% of customers use at least three of the five financial products. Traditional banks that lack such data have one major disadvantage – what Mr. Azhar calls the "exponential gap".
With his experience as a startup entrepreneur, tech investor, innovation manager at large companies and journalist (25 years ago also with The Economist), Mr. Azhar is ideally positioned to decipher these digital trends. He has a knack for questioning and reversing conventional ways of thinking, for example by arguing that the introduction of exponential technologies leads to an increase in jobs rather than a loss of jobs – look at the increasing number of employees at expanding companies like Amazon or Ocado, a UK online grocer. The resulting unemployment is due to the companies that do not adapt, not those that do.
Exponential or Bust
The importance of using technology for business is the topic of Masters of Scale by Reid Hoffman, a co-founder of LinkedIn, and his two co-authors. Readers of his book (based on a popular podcast of the same name) have to ignore the annoying clichés he uses to conjure up budding tech moguls to "Shoot for the Moon" or "Get in the Trenches". On the other hand, when he engages with the stories of his fellow entrepreneurs, Mr. Hoffman skillfully brings out the essence of their strategies.
Kevin Systrom, for example, launched a photo sharing app that grew exponentially by reducing its features rather than expanding them as you might expect: within ten weeks it had 1 million users. The company, later called Instagram, was sold to Facebook for more than $ 1 billion with just 13 employees. (Mr. Hoffman dutifully advocates "lightning scaling," or doing whatever it takes to grow big fast.) Often a founder's narrative is a mixture of myth and truism, but among them are usually bold decisions that affect the fate of the Influenced the company. The book sheds light on the critical, often eccentric, insights that, in some cases, have led to warp speed successes.
The effects of these technology and business trends on economic growth and knowledge advantage are Michael Bhaskar's topic in "Human Frontiers". He enters the debate about the "great stagnation": the notion that innovation becomes more difficult because the most tangible progress has been made. According to this provocative thesis – a much darker one than Mr Azhar's – research is becoming increasingly expensive and its results less dramatic. Much of today's innovation is aimed at deepening understanding of existing science rather than exploring new territory.
Previously a writer at Google DeepMind, a leading corporate AI laboratory, Mr. Bhaskar is fluent in explaining the challenges of the debate and the way the frontiers of knowledge have expanded in episodes from the scientific revolution to the upheavals of AI . However, he insanely refuses to answer the question he posed. "Our ideas," he writes Badetisch, "will either quickly retreat from the border or continue to rush towards it." Exponential or bust, in other words.
Cynics may giggle at the tech company hype. But companies of exponential age often enjoy the last laugh, be it at Amazon's routing from Sears, Netflix's win over Blockbusters, Apple's defeat from Tower Records, or Instagram's Kibosh from Kodak. In any case, the upstarts were better at adopting digital tools and using them creatively. These books convincingly show that something extraordinary is happening in business and society. But they are far from the end of the conversation. ■
This article appeared in the Books & Art section of the print edition under the heading "The Rise of the Machine"
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A year of traveling around the world, hundreds of thousands of flights, millions of passengers. eDreams has studied and analyzed reviews from more than 70,000 travelers to compile a list of the best full service airlines in the world for 2019.
Turkish Airlines has always been my preferred choice. An excellent airline!
The Emirates company is excellent in treatment, service, quality, punctuality, order and professionalism.
Great flight! It's fantastic that you get a free meal and drinks, which is becoming very rare in an airline now. This makes the experience different from the rest and I will be flying with Aegean Airlines again!
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Very nice flight with very friendly crew. Nice, clean & quiet aircraft with pretty quick check in.
Awesome! So far one of the best companies I've traveled with.
Wondering which airline is the best for traveling in 2019? The results of the Top 10 Airlines are available! For two years in a row, Turkish Airlines achieve the first position of the ranking. Moreover, winning first place for in-flight service and value for money. Next slot is for Emirates, who boost their standing after being 6th position last year . Besides, they also won best aircraft category and best entertainment category. Last but not least, we have Aegean Airlines in third standing.
Air Corsica, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Finnair, Middle East Airlines, and Etihad Airways made it to the list this year. On the other hand, Swiss International Air Lines descended 4 spots upon being in the top 3 last year and Aeroflot fall only one position. According to all of your reviews, these airlines stand as the top-notch of the world. Now that you learn about the best airlines, you should worry about booking a ticket and packing for your next trip!
Turkish Airlines was founded as the national Turkish airline in 1933. Originally, it started with 5 aircraft, however, it already has 332 aircraft, transporting 69 million passengers to over 304 destinations in 122 countries.
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The best airline, according to eDreams travelers, is distinguished by the cordiality of its employees and the added value they provide to their consumers. They strive to innovate to offer their clients a memorable travel experience. Do you have to wait for your flight? With Turkish Airlines, you can enjoy lounges with internet, games, movies, snacks and massages at the airports of Istanbul, Moscow, Washington DC and Nairobi so you don't have a never-ending wait. In addition, Turkish is renewing its seats to ergonomic to increase the satisfaction and comfort of travellers. At each stage of your trip, you are covered with Turkish Airlines!
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Farselars Emirates is a great airline. They have all the luxury on board, super friendly multinational personnel and they take really good care of their customers.
Emirates users highlight the excellent comfort, the ease of checking in, the modern aircraft and the variety of entertainment offered by the airline. It has entered the Top 3 of the best airlines for its achievements and for being a company that values society. The support for children with shortages through the Emirates Airline Foundation, the saving of fuel and emissions via alternate routes that save time and gasoline and using a single engine during the runway and recycling are some of the actions carried out by this airline to contribute to the world.
Aegean Airlines began its journey in 1999 and since then, has achieved increasingly ambitious objectives: 61 aircraft, 153 destinations in 44 countries and more than 13 million passengers transported annually. In addition to the mentioned milestones, this airline was valued by the users as one of the best with in-flight service, value for money and modern aircraft. On the other hand, it is a company that cares about the environment and society as considering the several initiatives carried out.
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Соната для фортепиано № 29 си-бемоль мажор, op. 106 («Большая соната для Хаммерклавира») написана Бетховеном в 1817—1819 и посвящена эрцгерцогу Рудольфу. В названии автор отразил тот факт, что к моменту написания сонаты в музыкальную практику вошли более совершенные, чем ранее, образцы фортепиано, которые по-немецки назывались хаммерклавирами (буквально «молоточковыми клавирами»).

В сонате четыре части:
 Allegro
 Scherzo, assai vivace
 Adagio sostenuto. Appassionato e con molto sentimento
 Largo — Allegro risoluto

Является одним из наиболее выдающихся фортепианных творений Бетховена, по масштабу сравнимым с его Девятой симфонией. Фридрих Ницше упомянул сонату в книге «Человеческое, слишком человеческое»:
Бывают дурные случайности в жизни великих художников, которые, например, вынуждают живописца набросать самую значительную свою картину лишь как беглую мысль или, например, принудили Бетховена оставить нам в некоторых больших сонатах (как в большой B-dur) лишь недостаточный клавираусцуг симфонии. Здесь позднейший художник должен стараться задним числом исправить жизнь великого мастера ― что, например, сделал бы тот, кто, владея всеми тайнами оркестрового действия, возродил бы к жизни указанную симфонию, заживо погребенную в клавире.

Композитор Феликс Вайнгартнер переложил сонату для оркестра.

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Q: How to use cytoscape-popper extension of cytoscape in Angular 6? I am trying to use cytoscape-popper and/or cytoscape-qtip (whichever works) extension of cytoscape in angular 6.
I have used the following to import and use:
import popper from 'cytoscape-popper';
import qt from 'cytoscape-qtip';

_.use(require('cytoscape-popper'));
_.use(require('cytoscape-qtip'));

However, when I use this.cy.popper(), it doesn't compile saying that popper is not the function of type Core.
If I change the type of cy as any instead of cytoscape.Core, the code compiles however it doesn't show the expected result.
How to use these extensions in angular?

A: I used Angular CLI 7.x to generate a project and use the extension succesfully:
Cytoscape gives some information in "index.d.ts" file under ./node-modules/@types/cytoscape at the end of the file which should work for all extensions.
I am writing all steps below that I used to make 'cytoscape-panzoom' extension work. you can use the same steps for any other extension.

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*Install cytoscape using npm install cytoscape

*Install cytoscape types using npm install --save @types/cytoscape

*Install the root types npm install @types/node --save-dev (You may use --save see npm guide)

*Make sure your tsconfig.json file has the following, otherwise
add it (this is needed for 'require(...)' to work):
"typeRoots": [ "./node_modules/@types" ]

*Install the cytoscape extension using 'npm install cytscape-panzoom'
(in your case your extension name inplace of "cytoscape-panzoom", check the github for the extension you are using)

*Add the  javascript and style files of the cytoscape extension; .js and .css (if applicable) to the relevant sections inside your 'angular.json' file:
"styles": ["src/styles.css","./node_modules/cytoscape-panzoom/cytoscape.js-panzoom.css"],
"scripts": ["./node_modules/cytoscape-panzoom/cytoscape-panzoom.js"]

*Create a file in the root of your Angular project with an
extension *.d.ts, in my case I used 'panzoom.d.ts' you can use the
name of your cytoscape extension or simply typings.d.ts.

*Put the following code in your .d.ts file and in place of
"cytoscape-panzoom" you can use your extension's name:
    declare module 'cytoscape-panzoom' {
    const ext: cytoscape.Ext;
    export = ext;
  }

*within the component write the following import code:
var cyt = require ('cytoscape');
var pz = require('cytoscape-panzoom');
cyt.use(pz);

Now you can use the extension!
Usage sample:
...............

let cy_contianer = this.renderer.selectRootElement("#cy");
let cy = cyt({
container: cy_contianer,
layout: this.layout,
elements: this.elements,
minZoom: 0.3,
maxZoom: 5
});

  cy.style(this.style);

 var defaults = {
      zoomFactor: 0.05, // zoom factor per zoom tick
      zoomDelay: 45, // how many ms between zoom ticks
      zoomInIcon: 'fa fa-plus',
      zoomOutIcon: 'fa fa-minus',
      resetIcon: 'fa fa-expand'

 // .... more settings here removed to make it short for sample
    };

    // HERE WE ARE USING THE EXTENSION THROUGH THE SAME cy OBJECT RETURNED BY cytoscape(..) function.

    cy.panzoom(defaults);

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Apocrypha Holy Bible, Books of the Apocrypha: King James Version, Easy Verse reference Edition. This book contains the books of the Apocrypha, King James Version: 1 and 2 Esdras, Tobit, Judith, Adds to Esther, Wisdom, Baruch and Jeremiah, Prayer of Azariah, Susanna, Bel and the Dragon, Prayer of Manasses, 1 and 2 Maccabees.The biblical apocrypha (from the Greek word meaning hidden) are books published in a separate section of some editions of the Bible despite not necessarily being considered part of the canon. For this reason they are typically printed in a third section of the Bible apart from the Old and New Testaments. In many editions they are omitted entirely.


NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Junior Amanda Conway (Methuen, Mass.) tied a Norwich University women's ice hockey single-game record with six points to lead the #4/#5 Cadets to a 10-2 win over Plymouth State University in New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) action at Kreitzberg Arena on Saturday afternoon.
The defending national champions wasted little time flexing their muscle, with Conway scoring just 29 seconds into the game. The Cadets added three more goals before senior Brooke Maggy (Los Angeles, Calif.) tallied her fifth of the year with 4:21 left in the opening frame, but Conway added a second goal less than two minutes later to make it 5-1 after the first.
Norwich added two more scores in the second, including Conway's third of the game, before junior Julie Nagel (Canton, Mass.) potted her second of the year.
NU added three third period markers, including a fourth for Conway, to wrap up the win.
Plymouth State drops to 2-9-3 and 2-4-3 in the NEHC, while Norwich improves to 12-3-0 and remains unbeaten (10-0-0) in league play.
* Conway and juniors Kelley Madden (Novelty, Ohio) and Maddi Blauth (Pennington, N.J.) each scored in the game's first ten minutes as the Cadets built an early lead.
* Junior Sophie McGovern (Hermantown, Minn.) made it 4-0 at the 14:06 mark of the first period, before Maggy cut into the deficit. She ripped a wrist shot off the inside of the right goal post from the bottom of the right faceoff circle after skating in from the wing to cut the margin to 4-1.
* Conway restored the four-goal lead 1:50 later with her second goal of the day.
* Conway notched the hat trick midway through the second period as the Cadets pushed the lead to 7-1.
* Nagel scored an unassisted goal at the 17:16 mark of the second period with her second goal of the year.
* The Cadets coasted to the win with three more goals in the third period.
* Maggy gained sole possession of the team-lead with her fifth goal of the year, and her seven points is tied for the most on the Panthers.
* The goal gave Maggy 30 career points (17 goals, 13 assists).
* Both of Nagel's goals this year have come in NEHC contests.
* Conway finished with four goals and two assists. The four goals and six points both tied school records.
* Sophomore Gabbie Igo (Phoenix, Ariz.) made seven saves in 9:32 of action, with classmate Alex Rajsigl (Tecumseh, Ont.) registering 28 stops over the final 50:28.
"Norwich showed why they are the defending national champions," said head coach Mykul Haun. "We got off to a slow start, but adjusted well. We put up a good fight, but in the end Norwich capitalized on most of the opportunities. I was very proud of how the team handled the adversity."
* Plymouth State heads to Oswego State for a midweek series starting Wednesday (Jan. 16) at 7:00 p.m.
* The Cadets travel to Endicott College for a non-conference game on Monday (Jan. 14) at 6:15 p.m.


A new round of the Avon Regional Salinity Tender opened this week, providing farmers and landholders with the opportunity to tender for funds to implement management practices to address dryland salinity. A total of $350,000 is to be distributed.
The Avon Catchment Council is providing this opportunity through their Salinity Management project delivered with investment from the Australian and Western Australian Governments National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality.
Over 40 farmers in the region were successful in the first round of the Salinity Tender receiving funding to implement a variety of salinity management options, including planting of oil mallee, sandalwood, tagasaste and deep rooted perennial pastures.
As a result of this opportunity, landholders in the Avon River Basin have been able to improve management of high recharge landscapes, which will help reduce the occurrence of salinity and improve production.
Landholders wishing to address salinity in the valley floor or reduce recharge upslope of salinity prone areas are encouraged to submit an application. Native revegetation, tree crops, saltbush, deep rooted perennial pastures and surface water management are all eligible activities in the Salinity Tender this year.
Applications received will initially undergo a desktop assessment. Following this, site assessments will be conducted to ensure that the proposed activities of Tender bids will achieve the desired outcome of managing surface water and reducing the impacts of salinity.
Landholders and groups in the Avon River Basin are eligible to apply and must submit an Expression of Interest to the Avon Catchment Council by 13th July 2007.
For further information on eligibility and assessment criteria refer to the Expression of Interest form, which is available by contacting ACC Salinity Coordinator, Catherine von Pirch by phone on 9690 2250 or email: cvonpirch@agric.wa.gov.au or visit website: www.avonnrm.org.au/tenders.


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Pre-clinical Validation of Mito-targeted Nano-engineered Flavonoids Isolated From Selaginella bryopteris (Sanjeevani) As A Novel Cancer Prevention Strategy
Author(s): Arpit Bhargava, Translational Research Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, India	Neelam Pathak, Centre for Advanced Studies in Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India	Sriram Seshadri, Department of Biochemistry, Nirma Univesity, Ahmedabad, India	Neha Bunkar, Translational Research Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, India	Dinesh K. Mishra, School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Shirpur, India	Nirmal K. Lohiya, Centre for Advanced Studies in Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India	Pradyumna K. Mishra*. Translational Research Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, India
Journal Name: Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry
DOI : 10.2174/1871520618666171229223919
Background: Novel bioactive plant secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, offer a spectrum of chemo-protective responses against a range of human tumor models. However, the clinical translation of these promising anti-cancer agents has been hindered largely by their poor solubility, rapid metabolism, or a combination of both, ultimately resulting in poor bioavailability upon oral administration.
Objective: To circumvent the challenges associated with herbal drug development and for effective integration into clinical setting, nano-engineering is one of the emerging pragmatic strategies which has promise to deliver therapeutic concentrations of bio-actives upon oral administration.
Method: We assessed the nano-encapsulated flavonoid-rich fraction isolated from a traditional Indian herb Selaginella bryopteris (Sanjeevani) (NP.SB). Both in vitro and in vivo studies were performed to evidence the epigenetic protection mechanisms of NP.SB through a mitochondrial-targeted pre-clinical validation strategy.
Results: The mito-protective activity of NP.SB revealed a dose-dependent effect when tested in GC-1 spg (mouse spermatogonial epithelial) and B/CMBA.Ov (mouse ovarian epithelial) following exposure to Nsuccinimidyl N-methylcarbamate, a potential human carcinogen. Smaller size, rapid internalization, faster mobility and site specific delivery conferred significant cancer protection in cultured cells. Notably, this encapsulated flavonoid supplementation; prevented emergence of neoplastic daughter clones from senescent mother phenotypes in pro-oxidant treated GC-1 spg and B/CMBA.Ov cells by selective abrogation of mitochondrial oxidative stress-induced aberrant epigenetic modifications. In vivo studies using a diethylnitrosamine and 2- acetylaminofluorene mouse model demonstrated that NP.SB has a significant inhibitory effect on tumor growth which clearly substantiated our in vitro findings.
Conclusion: Anti-carcinogenic property in conjunction with low toxicity of NP.SB, underscores the translational significance of dietary flavonoids as cancer-protective agents for preferential application in clinical settings.
Keywords: Cancer prevention, anti-cancer agents, epigenetic modifier, isocyanate, translational oncology, dietary flavonoids.
Title:Pre-clinical Validation of Mito-targeted Nano-engineered Flavonoids Isolated From Selaginella bryopteris (Sanjeevani) As A Novel Cancer Prevention Strategy
Author(s):Arpit Bhargava, Neelam Pathak, Sriram Seshadri, Neha Bunkar, Dinesh K. Mishra, Nirmal K. Lohiya and Pradyumna K. Mishra*
Affiliation:Translational Research Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, Centre for Advanced Studies in Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Department of Biochemistry, Nirma Univesity, Ahmedabad, Translational Research Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Shirpur, Centre for Advanced Studies in Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Translational Research Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar
Keywords:Cancer prevention, anti-cancer agents, epigenetic modifier, isocyanate, translational oncology, dietary flavonoids.
Abstract:Background: Novel bioactive plant secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, offer a spectrum of chemo-protective responses against a range of human tumor models. However, the clinical translation of these promising anti-cancer agents has been hindered largely by their poor solubility, rapid metabolism, or a combination of both, ultimately resulting in poor bioavailability upon oral administration.
Arpit Bhargava, Neelam Pathak, Sriram Seshadri, Neha Bunkar, Dinesh K. Mishra, Nirmal K. Lohiya and Pradyumna K. Mishra*, "Pre-clinical Validation of Mito-targeted Nano-engineered Flavonoids Isolated From Selaginella bryopteris (Sanjeevani) As A Novel Cancer Prevention Strategy", Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (2018) 18: 1860. https://doi.org/10.2174/1871520618666171229223919
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Interviewer: What are the alternative punishments to jail that you can get them into?
Randy Berman: Alternative sentencing is a huge area that I use for people who are looking at Jail. When you have a situation where you decide it's best to accept the best plea offer that includes a jail sentence, I always look for the alternative that will allow the person to stay out but in a restricted way that state attorney or the judge would go along with. There is house arrest, where you're literally confined to the four walls of your home.
In that situation they hook you up to a monitor and if you go outside the boundaries of your property the monitor would send on a signal to the police indicating that you've gone too far and you would be violating your house arrest.
Obviously probation is an alternative where you're allowed to remain at liberty but you have conditions imposed on you and you have to report to a probation officer on a monthly basis. For people with drug or alcohol problems a sentence that would require you to go for inpatient treatment and follow up treatment at a half-way house is an alternative to jail. We always try to seek these types of alternatives to incarceration.
Interviewer: What does expungement mean?
Randy Berman: In Florida there are two processes to hide your record from public view. One is called sealing where the court file is sealed and no longer available to anyone but police agencies so employers or the public can't get access to that to find out what it's about. The other method is expungement which is the wiping out of the record, the actual order of destruction of your record, where it's obliterated by the clerk and by the police agencies that had it. Thereby making it really unfindable by anyone.
There's a process to get those. In Florida it can take between 8 months and a year to ultimately get your final sealing or expunging from the time that you initiate the process. It's shorter for sealing because there is one step less to perform. In expunging you initially have to get an application approved by the state attorney where you are prosecuted. The State attorney generally takes three months to return that to you.
Once you receive the approved application, that and other paperwork has to be sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. They do a background check to make sure that you're qualified for the expungement or the sealing. If they determine that you are they will send you a certificate of eligibility. That usually takes about six months, sometimes less. Once the certificate of eligibility is given to you, then the motion to seal or expunge has to be filed.The order for the judge to grant a sealing or expunging, is also prepared. A Hearing is scheduled.


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David P. Olson, MD, PhD
McLean Hospital Title:
Medical/Clinical Director, McLean Imaging Center
Harvard Medical School Title:
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
David P. Olson, MD, PhD, is the medical/clinical director of the McLean Imaging Center. He has a background in computational and theoretical physics, inpatient psychiatric care of medically complex patients, and outpatient treatment of patients with complex PTSD, dissociative and affective disorders. He has research interests in magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopic methods applied to psychiatric illness. His imaging research activities have been supported by the National Science Foundation, NARSAD, and on collaborative projects by the National Institute of Mental Health.
Dr. Olson oversees clinical MRI services for McLean Hospital. As medical/clinical director of the McLean Imaging Center, he works closely with the directors in the administration and development of the Imaging Center's clinical and research infrastructure which includes three human MRI scanners and a 9.4T animal MRI, as well as a diverse array of professional staff and scientists, imaging information systems, and computational resources.
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PubMed search for Dr. Olson
Education & Training:
1979 BS in Physics, University of Connecticut
1980 MS in Physics, University of Connecticut
1988 PhD in Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1995 MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine
1995-1999 Resident in Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School
1998-1999 Chief Resident in Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Fellowship:
2002-2004 NIDA T32 Post-Doctoral Fellow, McLean Hospital
1997 Massachusetts Medical License (#152286)
2001, 2011 Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Belmont Campus - McLean Imaging Center, Room 168
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She is honored with gun salutes and spends a day at the races.
LONDON — Britain marked Queen Elizabeth II's 91st birthday on Friday with gun salutes, as the monarch herself enjoyed a family day and a trip to the races.
Associated Press/Peter Nicholls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, seen on Easter Sunday, in Windsor, England, celebrated her birthday on Friday with family outing at the races. At age 91, she is the world's longest-living monarch.
Elizabeth also has an official birthday, marked in June – when the British weather is better – with the "Trooping the Color" military parade.


The emphasis in eCOGRA's eGAP requirements on the safety and security of personal information has again been underlined by a YouGov study.
Smart online gambling operators will be paying a lot more attention to the security of player information on their websites following the release of the results of the study earlier this year in collaboration with VeriSign.
The research initiative showed once again that trust and the security of personal information are key demands from the online gambling public, and that punters will move to rival sites with safer systems if they feel that their trust at a particular website has been betrayed.
The resulting impact on business and reputation can be considerable.
YouGov's NPS (Net Promoter Score) as given by respondents showed that some Internet gambling operators may have a hill to climb in achieving a better reputation. The NPS is a measurement scale that uses the answers of respondents to classify them as positive about a subject ('promoters'); neutral ('passive') or negative and critical ('detractors')…. and the YouGov study showed that the latter group were significantly dominant when it came to online gambling.
Some 45 percent of the online gambling respondents fell into the negative category, resulting in an overall NPS rating of -27 percent – the lowest of any sector surveyed by YouGov. Although there were other contributory factors, such as customer relations weaknesses, the main criticism centred on reservations regarding the safety of personal information given to gambling operators.
The conclusion is obvious – if online players form the perception that their personal information may not be safe, it can be damaging to an online gambling operator.
In June this year YouGov and VeriSign released statistics which showed that 91 percent of Britons are concerned about identity theft in general, and more than two thirds (86 percent) would prefer using sites that actively engage them in protecting their online identity.
In addition, 79 percent of consumers would like better systems in place to protect them against identity theft, and 82 percent agreed they would take on more responsibility to protect their online identities, even if it meant an extra step on their part.
These latest findings suggest that consumers are ready for extra preventative measures that are on the market today, such as two-factor authentication.
Costs and reputation damage associated with identity theft are significant to both consumers and businesses, the survey found.
According to the Identity Fraud Steering Committee (IFSC), the cost of identity fraud to the UK economy is GBP 1.2 billion, or around GBP 25 for every adult in Britain. And credit reference agency Experian estimates that it takes an average of 467 days to discover you're a victim of ID fraud and another 300 hours to fully reverse the damage done.
Ninety percent of consumers said that ensuring that no one else can gain access to their account to defraud them is a serious concern. In fact, 81 percent of consumers would not make a transaction on a Web site where there are any doubts as to the effectiveness of measures in place to protect their online identity.


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Quotes: Thursday practice
The Texans practiced at the Methodist Training Center and after, head coach Gary Kubiak and some players answered questions from the media. The following is a transcript of their respective interviews.
Head Coach Gary KubiakRB Ben TateT Eric Winston
Head Coach Gary Kubiak
(on how practice went today) "It went good. Same three guys missed practice, (Mike) Brisiel, (Troy) Nolan and Sherrick (McManis). Andre (Johnson) was better today, so we're well on our way to him playing this weekend and practice was very good."
(on if he still has a decision to make on if WR Andre Johnson will play this weekend) "Yeah, I think until we get there, but yesterday there was improvement. Today there was improvement off yesterday. So, we'll go into Friday and see where he's at, but everything looks like we're heading in that direction."
(on how things are going with defensive coordinator Wade Phillips) "He's doing fine. He came to walk through. He had a doctor's appointment, so he's doing fine. The expectations are for him to be in the press box on Sunday as long as he's feeling up to it. But he's been a part of the game plan, been a part of the meetings all week and with the guys. He just had an appointment today at I think 12 o'clock."
(on how important it is that defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has a voice in the defense again) "No, there's no doubt. His voice has never left. It's just his presence while he's having to obviously get well. It's huge. You need all your pieces in place and we've definitely lost a few this year. I've never been through a coaching one though before, so that's a little bit different. We've kind of come to expect some issues and we go work with them and try to find a way to win the next game, so that's what we got to do."
(on how G Mike Brisiel is doing in his recovery) "He's doing exceptional. He's a little over two weeks out of the surgery. He is doing field work, so everything is geared up towards him possibly playing next week. I would be wrong to make a statement on that right now, but he is making progress."
(on not being able to convert on third down lately) "No, we have and we have been exceptional. I think we're eighth or something in the League now and we've had two just horrible weeks. It goes with our team is my point. We haven't been staying on the field on third downs. Defensively, we've played poor on third downs the last two weeks. Those two things offset each other and what happens is the other team's controlling the football game. All the things that we've been doing that had us winning on the win streak and playing very well, which was protecting the ball, controlling the clock, being on the field more than the other team, those are things that we've had a problem with the last few weeks. So, if we have a problem with them, we're going to have a tough time winning. That goes hand in hand."
(on if he's re-emphasizing playing better on third down to the team) "We emphasize it every week and the amazing thing about it, as bad as it was, we still had our chance, in my opinion, to win the last two games. So, we got to stay positive here. We got to understand how important that is. We got to get better each day and we got better today on the practice field."
(on if QB Jake Delhomme is still the No. 2 quarterback) "Yeah, Jake's the number two and we'll go into this game just like we've been going into all the other ones."
(on the progress that QBs Jake Delhomme and Jeff Garcia have made) "Well I think Jake's a little bit ahead just because he had about a week head start, so one's four weeks, one's three weeks with us. That's not a lot of time, but they're both working very hard at it and if something happened to T.J. (Yates), they could go in and operate. Obviously we couldn't operate at full throttle with what we do offensively, but they've made a lot of progress."
RB Ben Tate
(on if he expects a different look from the Titans defense) "I would think they would do something a little different. They're playing for a playoff berth, so I think they're going to let it all hang out, all types of blitzes. That's what I'm thinking, but you never know."
(on if it's harder to play a team the second time) "Always. Always. Especially them being that rival, that rivalry. It's the League. It's hard to beat a team twice."
(on if the team had good practices this week) "Yeah, I feel like we've been having pretty good practices this week. I think we had an especially good practice today. I think we definitely have to go out and get this W and we need momentum going into the playoffs."
(on if getting 1,000 rushing yards is on his mind) "It is, but I think that's going to be pretty hard to do."
(on being able to bounce back from injury and have a good season this year) "I thank God. It's a blessing and I thank him every day for it. I come back, had I think a pretty good year. So, if I get a thousand yards or not, to me, I think it'll be a very, very successful year for me."
T Eric Winston
(on how the team fixes its mistakes) "Well, you just go out and you concentrate. Sometimes things work for you, sometimes they don't. But I think the big thing is, we got to keep pressing the envelope, we got to keep pressing the issue and make sure that we're doing things right. I think that goes back to just every man looking at themselves, doing everything they can. Offensive line, we got to get more on first and second down, so those third downs are less. Third downs, we got to protect better and it goes down from every man from that. Receivers, let's run better routes. Running backs, let's do our thing better. I think if everyone just steps up their game, we'll get back to where we were."
(on being off-schedule in the Indianapolis game) "Yeah, like I said, you get to those points. We can't have negative plays and I think that's also hurt us the last couple weeks. We've had some negative plays. Like I said, you get back to the formula of what we're doing right. The points and everything are going to take care of themselves."
(on if WR Andre Johnson's return will stretch the field) "Sure, you always see some imaginative coverages when he gets in the lineup. It'll be interesting to see how they play him, but I've said this before, if we're looking for 'Dre to come in here and solve all our problems, then we're really looking at the wrong thing. He's going to do his thing, but we got to get back to what we were doing. 'Dre being in the lineup is not going to help us hold on to the ball better. It's not going to help us protect better. It's not going to help us do those things that we need to do to improve as a team better. He makes a difference in a lot of areas, but every man's got to step up and do their part too."
(on playing Tennessee for the second time this season) "Well, division matchups are always finicky. You never know what you're going to get. There's always a little bit of a flip flop when you come into the second go around. Usually the first game is not really indicative of what's going to happen the second game. If you had a low-scoring game, sometimes it's high-scoring the second time around. You never know what you're going to get, so we're going to come in there just like every other game. That means we got to play good defense, we got to hold on to the ball and we got to do those little things like we've done from that game forward up until the last couple weeks to be successful."
Texans place Jeff Allen, Matthew Godin on PUP list
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