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The cervical vertebrae are seven located in the top of the spine, are at the height of the neck and every bone is related to one another by joints, keeping a distance between each one through the intervertebral discs. These are the smallest bones of the spine and can move through the ligaments and muscles, enabling and supporting the movement of the head.
When you have a cervical pain is usually located in the neck, but may radiate to the upper back or shoulder, limiting neck movement.
There is a sudden movement of the neck or head, as when performing physical exercise without warming up.
Bad posture, hunched shoulders and upper back. This position causes the vertebrae to support too much weight, getting tired and painful.
Too much stress, which can become concentrated in this area with ease.
In case of injuries such as strokes and sudden movements.
Prolonged sitting with poor posture, maintained for long periods.
Problems with depression, anxiety, stress, etc..
Pain in the neck, shoulders or upper back.
Lack of stamina or fatigue because the neck muscles are too tight and cannot move or flow through the body with energy.
Lack of movement or pain when moving the neck or arms.
After 50 years, if you have a bad cervical health, this area could limit movement and cause pain to the arms, as well as numbness and lack of strength in the upper extremities.
It is essential to maintain the health of the cervical spine. For this, one must ensure that the spine is in balance in the line of gravity. For this, we need to constantly keep an eye on position, avoid bending your back or neck iforward or drop the shoulders to the front, because all this creates a lot of stress and muscle fatigue.
Proper posture is achieved very easily by pushing the abdomen and align your spine with straight back and shoulders, naturally, without forcing. An easy way to learn to be well-placed is to put a heavy book on your head and leave it there without falling. Your body is naturally aligned to take a correct posture. By doing this, tighten or contract the abdomen to achieve alignment in the column. Walk a couple of minutes each day with the book in the head in order to educate your body to be fine. Try to maintain this position when standing and when sitting.
Neck pain is common when there is a bad emotional weakness, which causes the neck, a very sensitive area because it is the target area of the body, accumulates high tension. Too much emotional control can generate great energy charge in this area, severely straining the intervertebral discs and muscles for this area. The result is a severe pain in the neck.
Contained anger is one emotion that affects the neck. It is recommended in this case, to release anger by some physical technique which permits such relief. For example, you can hit a pillow or squeeze a towel when you're a very angry..
The lack of flexibility or hard criteria also tend to generate too much stress on the neck area. Very stubborn people that do not allow different points of view are more likely to have neck problems.
It is also necessary to perform 30 minutes of daily exercise: like running, swimming, cycling. Practicing yoga, etc.., a few minutes to stretch and strengthen the neck area.
To this, you need to do soft movements with your head from side to side, trying to push your head with your hand placed on your chin, stopping the movement a few seconds when you feel the pull on the neck without hurting yourself.
It is also a good exercise to down the head trying to touch your chin to your chest and gently push your head with your hands, feeling stretch your neck.
Then you can gently throw the neck back, now push your chin back with both hands, slowly and stopping when you feel the pull.
Finally, move your neck gently several times in different directions. A variation of this exercise is to lift the arms and push back while moving the neck.
The diet is essential for the proper functioning of cervical life. The column does not have to deteriorate or suffer bends if you take care throughout life. To strengthen, heal and stay healthy, it is necessary to include in your diet very nutritious foods such as nuts, fish, vegetable milk and whole grains, which help keep in good condition vertebral bones. It is very important to drink two liters of pure water to avoid drying between the discs.
You need to have a healthy weight because otherwise the column is one of the parts of the body that suffers moret. If this is your case, we recommend a cleansing diet to eliminate toxins and other harmful fats that can accumulate with ease between the vertebrae. A cleansing diet like the diet of green tea, or syrup of pineapple and birdseed.
If you often bend your back and forget to put the correct position, try putting the column along a piece of duct tape. For this, you should take before the proper position, i.e., straighten the back and then put the tape pasting very well. So when you slouch, you'll feel the pull of the tape and this will warn you that you need to correct position again. Remember to look like an exclamation mark and not as a question one!
Massage is one of the most pleasurable and therapeutic ways to treat pain and cervical disorders. Look for a good therapist or a bioenergy masseur that is dedicated to treat these problems. But if you want a home massage by yourself, try gently massage the muscles along the cervical spine, by applying gentle pressure to them. By doing this, breathe deeply and let go of tension.
Thanks so much for writing this article! I spend a lot of time at my laptop throughout the day working, and even though I try to get up and take regular breaks, I can't help but feel like its just not enough to prevent hump-back or chronic body aches. I'll definitely give some of your tips a try. I've been doing yoga focused especially on the shoulders, back, and neck region, nd that really seems to be helping a lot already.
I really recommend people to follow these recommendations and take care of the column and vertebrae health since they are very young because it's better to prevent, then nyou get onl and medicines doesn't seem to work and diet and care only prevent major damage but don't cure conditions.


Just because we're breathing doesn't mean we're living. True life is more than merely existing even if we exist well. Many people spend their entire lives trying to get better instead of figuring out who they truly are.
What if we spend our whole lives refining & perfecting whatever it is we're doing? What if we keep getting better at what we're doing instead of becoming who we were supposed to be?
The Bible is bread for daily use, not cake for desired special occasions.
The context of John 6 was the Loaves and Fish miracle and now Jesus is revealing himself as the bread of life. He is drawing people beyond selfish appetites to eternal purposes. They seem unaffected by his words. They merely longed for "more bread" and "more healing" without truly longing for more Jesus.
In response Jesus withdrew from them. Their enthusiasm about Jesus was born from the pursuit of their wants.
Three times Jesus said I am the Bread of Life. Each time Jesus is getting more direct (vs. 32, 35 and now vs. 48) as we continue in John 6.
Jesus is now all in. The idea of drinking blood violated the Law. Deut. 12:23 says not to eat the blood of the animal.
Now Jesus is saying 'take eat my flesh and drink my blood.' The life is in the blood. Jesus was trying to reveal true life that had come and was now available to all humanity! Their religious, doctrinal positions kept them from seeing what God was doing.
Ten references to "life" in this brief exchange. They were so full of themselves and how well they had kept the Law that they missed the very one that the Law was given to reveal.
I am the Living Bread giving more than Moses gave your fathers. As the crowd was fed and hungry again so were your fathers fed and hungry again.
If we're not careful we will miss one of the most important components of this entire portion of Scripture. Jesus was trying to reveal true life that had come and was now available to all humanity!
The living Bread, like the living water offered to the woman at the well, brings enduring satisfaction.
No success, no following, no amount of $$, etc., will ever satisfy your life.
Read Psalm 23 every day this week, inviting a more intimate revelation of Christ into your life.


It is important for us to know the nature and source of a church leader's authority*. Clearly today most church leaders receive much of their authority from other people. However if God has given authority to someone, it is our duty to respect that authority.
Clearly, no person gave Paul authority over the church at Corinth. When Paul arrived there originally, Corinth had no church*. Nobody - except God - appointed Paul to establish and to lead that church.
Now people were saying that Paul's authority came not from God, but from Paul himself. They were saying that Paul was trying to frighten them by his letters. Paul was writing bold and powerful letters in order to control the church. That was what they said.
Those people did not expect Paul to be bold or powerful when he arrived back in Corinth. They insisted that Paul's authority was not real.
Paul did not really want to behave in a bold or powerful manner towards Corinth's Christians, whom he loved*. He admired the humble and gentle way that Christ leads his people*. For that reason, Paul did not usually say much about his authority.
However, Paul's authority as a church leader was real, and it came from God. Paul used that authority not to defeat people, but to defeat wrong ideas and thoughts*. Sometimes he had to use his authority to deal with certain people*. However, Paul was not trying to control people, but to help them. Paul did not want to make other people weaker so that he would be stronger. That was not the purpose of Paul's authority as a church leader. Rather, the purpose of that authority was to make God's people stronger in their relationship with God. That is how church leaders should always use their authority.


Philately, most commonly known in regard to the collecting of stamps. Philately is a Greek word consisting of two words meaning "to be attracted to" and "exempt from duties and taxes", the latter of course referring to postage stamps, in the old days exempting the sender from duties and taxes.
I was a hobby philatelist for decades before 1990 when I developed more and more into a stamp trader. My hobby as a stamp trader means that I regularly go to big auctions both in the country and abroad, trying to find rare and costly material.What will probably not surprise you is that by now I have a couple of hundred regular buyers all around the world.
On this website you'll find philately from all around the world, categorized by country. We specialized in 'The Netherlands' and the former Dutch colonies, which means that we have a lot of top material from the Dutch indies, Curaçau, New Guinea and Surinam.
Next to that we also offer Philately accessoiries, such as albums, catalogi and supplements and other items. Due to the high variety of brands and countries concerning the albums, we cannot always supply those from our stock, but mostly they can be arranged within 14 days.
Since we have such a high reputation in the area of philately, especially the more expensive and rare items are usually sold very quickly. This resulted in setting up a so-called 'want list' that buyers can use to inform us regarding there wishes. Once you place an item on the want list, you'll be contacted by us when we gain possession of it, before we will put it on the website.
In the month June and September you won't find a lot of additions to the website, ever since there are hardly any auctions in those months.


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Can Lebanon's sectarian elite agree on an electoral law?
The electoral law impasse is yet further proof of how all political matters can be instrumentalized in a bigoted sectarian discourse far from the aspirations of the public.
Diala Haidar
Polling station during parliamentary elections in Beirut, Lebanon, 2009. Balkis Press/ABACA/PA Images. All rights reserved.Given Lebanon's tenuous political and sectarian balance, no wonder that the choice of an electoral system is among the most contentious topics. After all, it is the electoral system that determines how votes are translated into seats and therefore, how the sectarian/political elite predetermine their shares.
Lebanon's electoral laws have been amended several times since the country's independence in 1943. The last time was in 2008 as part of a political settlement, the Doha Agreement, following a deep political crisis.
Yet, all of Lebanon's postwar electoral laws are based on the majoritarian "Block Vote" system and the same deficiencies persist, such as malapportionment, gerrymandering, the lack of pre-printed ballots, a flaw-ridden counting process, along with other grave defects in the administrative aspect of the process.
In the postwar period, and with the exception of the 2005 elections, the electoral law has been amended before each election. The constant, however, is that the choice of the different electoral laws has always mirrored the regional and domestic balance of power.
Prior to the withdrawal of the Syrian troops from Lebanon in 2005, Lebanon's 1992, 1996, and 2000 elections were directly orchestrated by Syria. The primary role of elections was not to establish the legitimacy of the system but rather to produce the postwar political elite who can loyally implement Damascus political agenda and place Lebanon at the service of its foreign policy interests. On that basis, electoral laws were designed.
Even though the Taif Agreement stipulated that the governorates (muhafazat) are the electoral districts, the electoral districts were based on narrow political and electoral calculations. In the first two parliamentary elections in 1992 and 1996, the governorates were the basis of the electoral districts only when they diluted the votes of the opposition and served the interests of Syria allies. Whenever they fell short of this objective, they were divided into smaller districts.
In 2000, the electoral law had to accommodate the new realities on the ground. Israel had withdrawn from South Lebanon, the Christian opposition became more vocal against the Syrian domination of the postwar political order, and there was a growing political rift between President Emile Lahoud and the late Prime Minister Rafic Hariri.
As a result, the head of the Syrian military intelligence in Lebanon Ghazi Kanaan designed the infamous 2000 electoral law to contain the growing opposition. Lebanon was divided into 14 electoral districts that were gerrymandered to predetermine the results. Beirut, for example, was divided into three districts in order to reduce Rafic Hariri's parliamentary bloc.[1]
Syria, the ultimate arbiter was out of Lebanon in 2005 following the assassination of Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. This time Lebanon's sectarian/political elite were left to their own devices and the result was an odd electoral alliance, known as the quadrilateral alliance, between Syria's allies Hizbullah and Berri and Syria's opponents Saad Hariri and Walid Jumblat.
The political rivals agreed on carrying the elections based on Ghazi Kanaan 2000 electoral law. This instrumental agreement reflected the intricate domestic politics of post-Syria Lebanon. It aimed at reproducing the Taif political order with its main beneficiaries and containing the threat of the newly returned Michel Aoun.
The 2009 elections followed the Doha Agreement. The latter was a political settlement brokered by Qatar following the violent takeover of Beirut by Hezbollah. The changing regional and domestic balance of power led to the agreement that elections should be held based on the 1960 electoral law (with few amendments) which divided Lebanon into 26 middle sized electoral districts.
This law was the rallying cry of Michel Aoun who considered that it will best represent the Christian electorate. It is worth noting, however, that this same law is ruled out today by the Aounists after it led to a considerable drop in their share of the Christian vote in 2009 elections.
ethno-sectarian identities are the new political fault lines
By 2011, seismic political changes swept the region and Lebanon ceased to be the primary stage were regional contests take place. With the uprisings reaching Syria and Hezbollah's direct military intervention to prop-up the Assad regime, Lebanon entered into a political stalemate with a complete paralysis of state institutions.
The country had no head of state for 29 months after 45 failed attempts by the parliament to elect a new president; the cabinet was paralyzed, unable to effectively respond to any of the country's myriad challenges; and Lebanon's parliamentarians extended their mandate on two consecutive occasions in a stark breach of the constitution. Still failing to agree on a new electoral law, the parliament is heading to a third extension on 15 May.
With the absence of an external arbiter, Lebanon's sectarian/political elite failed miserably. Instead of committing to their role as public servants protecting the public good and the proper functioning of state institutions, officials served as pawns in a geopolitical regional contest while exploiting state resources to strengthen their clientilist network and entrench sectarianism.
The electoral law impasse is yet further proof of how all political matters can be instrumentalized in a bigoted sectarian discourse far from the aspirations of the public. Under the false pretext of protecting the rights of the Christians, the sectarian entrepreneurs are proposing unconstitutional electoral laws that do not come to terms with the realities of demography and geography.
In an increasingly sectarianized region where ethno-sectarian identities are the new political fault lines, promoting cross-sectarian politics is all the more exigent to safeguard Lebanon and protect the peaceful coexistence of its different sects.
Electoral laws that compromise the equality of vote and limit voting rights to one's sect instead of forcing politicians to formulate moderate political platforms that appeal to different sectarian groups while allowing for the emergence of cross-sectarian or anti-sectarian political groups are a definite recipe for conflict.
If this falls on the deaf ears of Lebanon's politicians, it should mobilize the citizens who end up paying the high price for the collective failure of the sectarian elite.
[1] For a detailed examination of Lebanon's postwar electoral laws, check The Politics of Sectarianism in Postwar Lebanon by Bassel Salloukh et al.
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Ferndown Handyman: Isn't it annoying when those overdue repairs and small home renovation projects keep on piling up? And the more there are, the less keen you are to deal with them. Maybe you just do not feel confident for the job, perhaps you don't have the proper equipment and tools, or it might be that you just cannot spare the time. Well, there may be a solution in the shape of your cheerful Ferndown handyman, who will be more than happy to deal with all of those annoying little jobs for you and also not charge an arm and a leg for the service. Even if these might be smallish tasks, you will still want them done right, so you should employ the services of a handywoman or handyman in Ferndown who knows what they are doing and comes with the basic skills.
A knowledgeable Ferndown handyman can help you with projects around your house from painting walls and fitting curtain rails, to making flat-pack furniture and driveway cleaning and, to be fair, anything else in between. Essentially there is no project that's too small for a handyman. If you would like a shelf putting up, speak to your local handyman, the gutters need clearing or fixing, get on the telephone to your favourite handyman. Do not suppose though that a handyman or handywoman can only work on jobs which are smaller. A competent and experienced handyman should be able to take on larger and more challenging projects using expertise that are beyond that of your normal do-it-yourself person, and not only in the domestic situation. Most handymen will be experienced in the garden, erecting a fence or shed for example, or fixing a leaky roof, possibly even repairing or erecting a wood deck which leads off your home.
The projects your Ferndown handyman can do may not be just in relation to the home or garden, many handymen can also help with other sorts of stuff for instance motor mechanics and you could perhaps ask him to replace a worn tyre, put on some new brake pads, change the oil in your car or swap a faulty light bulb.
You must decide from the get go, just what it is you are needing from your local Ferndown handyman service, you should write everything you need doing down on a list prior to calling them in. There's nothing worse for a tradesperson than to work out a job quote, start working and have the customer incessantly add on further "extras" and often expect it to get done without adding to the quotation. There's also of course a time issue, with each and every extra job stretching out the overall time for the project. Some of the commonplace "extras" which handyman services may be asked to do include tasks like hanging pictures and paintings, putting up mirrors or clocks, replacing a curtain pole or mounting a TV onto the wall. This should forestall any quarrels between you and your handyman.
No matter what your requirements, be sure you discuss what you want with your handyman so he is able to formulate an estimate price for you. Be aware, however, that there are various jobs any Ferndown handyman or handywoman, unless certified, must not be asked to attempt. For example repairs and maintenance to gas heating systems require a professionally qualified engineer holding a Gas Safety Certificate qualification in order for the work carried out to be safe and legal.
You should always be able to track down a good Ferndown handyman who is able to effectively deal with all but the most challenging of projects and in most cases at a lower price than you'd expect to have to shell out if you were to employ a qualified tradesman. As an example, if you need a stopcock adjusted, some kitchen tiles replaced, a leaking tap repaired or a sink unblocked, you could just get in your local Ferndown plumber, though you'll be charged plumber prices. Get in a skilled handyman or handywoman and he/she can easily be able to tackle such straightforward tasks at a cheaper rate.
Always keep in mind that there may be days when there is a job that needs to be done in an emergency, which means it's generally advisable to have a dependable handyman available, and that you easily get in touch with whenever you are in need of a job tackling in your garden or house. Specialist tradesmen are typically fully booked for weeks or even months ahead and won't always be ready to visit you without prior warning to carry out the smaller tasks that can still need doing. A handyman in Ferndown will be a bit more adaptable and be in a position to come to you at short notice if you really need him to. He could also be happier do these modest maintenance jobs which specialized tradesmen will probably not be interested in taking on.
Estimates and Payment: Sometimes your Ferndown handyman or handywoman will charge for a job per hour, in other instances he or she will supply you with a price for the job in its entirety, ensure that this includes materials, so you do not get an unpleasant surprise later on. Whenever they give you a price for the whole job, have it in writing and have them sign it, so that you'll know precisely what you're forking out. When you finally have an acceptable quote in your hands you might want to chat with them about how they would like to be paid, some will take cheques, many will prefer cash, the odd one will take a credit card and some want it done by bank transfer. When you have all the necessary information and facts, you can give them the go ahead to purchase materials and start the project.
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Machine-learning-scheme to detect Choroidal-Neovascularization in retinal OCT image
Venkatesan Rajinikanth, Seifedine Kadry, Robertas Damasevicius, David Taniar, Hafiz Tayyab Rauf
Department of Software Systems & Cybersecurity
Eye is a fundamental sensory organ and any disease in eye will severely affect the sensory signal evaluation and conclusion making capability of the brain. The Choroidal-Neovascularization (CNV) is one of the harsh eye diseases in which a new blood-vessel grow from the choroid. Usually, the major cause of CNV is due to wet Age-Related-Macular-Degeneration (ARMD) and the formed new vessel will cause a leak in fluid which makes the retinal wet. The untreated CNV will lead to vision loss. In this research, detection of CNV using Optical-Coherence-Tomography (OCT) is presented using 484 images (242 Healthy and 242 CNV). In this work, a Machine-Learning-Scheme (MLS) is developed to examine the resized OCT of 256x256 pixels and the stages of this MLS includes; pre-processing, feature extraction, Mayfly-Optimization-Algorithm (MFA) based feature reduction, and two-class classification. The experimental outcome of this technique confirmed that the Fine-Gaussian-SVM (SVM-FG) classifier helped to accomplish an improved classification accuracy (>92%) compared to the alternative classifiers of this study.
Proceedings of 2021 IEEE Seventh International Conference on Bio Signals, Images and Instrumentation
Piscataway NJ USA
IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICBSII51839.2021.9445134
IEEE International Conference on Bio Signals, Images and Instrumentation 2021 - Chennai, India
Duration: 25 Mar 2021 → 27 Mar 2021
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N1 - Conference code: 7th
N2 - Eye is a fundamental sensory organ and any disease in eye will severely affect the sensory signal evaluation and conclusion making capability of the brain. The Choroidal-Neovascularization (CNV) is one of the harsh eye diseases in which a new blood-vessel grow from the choroid. Usually, the major cause of CNV is due to wet Age-Related-Macular-Degeneration (ARMD) and the formed new vessel will cause a leak in fluid which makes the retinal wet. The untreated CNV will lead to vision loss. In this research, detection of CNV using Optical-Coherence-Tomography (OCT) is presented using 484 images (242 Healthy and 242 CNV). In this work, a Machine-Learning-Scheme (MLS) is developed to examine the resized OCT of 256x256 pixels and the stages of this MLS includes; pre-processing, feature extraction, Mayfly-Optimization-Algorithm (MFA) based feature reduction, and two-class classification. The experimental outcome of this technique confirmed that the Fine-Gaussian-SVM (SVM-FG) classifier helped to accomplish an improved classification accuracy (>92%) compared to the alternative classifiers of this study.
AB - Eye is a fundamental sensory organ and any disease in eye will severely affect the sensory signal evaluation and conclusion making capability of the brain. The Choroidal-Neovascularization (CNV) is one of the harsh eye diseases in which a new blood-vessel grow from the choroid. Usually, the major cause of CNV is due to wet Age-Related-Macular-Degeneration (ARMD) and the formed new vessel will cause a leak in fluid which makes the retinal wet. The untreated CNV will lead to vision loss. In this research, detection of CNV using Optical-Coherence-Tomography (OCT) is presented using 484 images (242 Healthy and 242 CNV). In this work, a Machine-Learning-Scheme (MLS) is developed to examine the resized OCT of 256x256 pixels and the stages of this MLS includes; pre-processing, feature extraction, Mayfly-Optimization-Algorithm (MFA) based feature reduction, and two-class classification. The experimental outcome of this technique confirmed that the Fine-Gaussian-SVM (SVM-FG) classifier helped to accomplish an improved classification accuracy (>92%) compared to the alternative classifiers of this study.
KW - Choroidal-Neovascularization
KW - Classification
KW - Mayfly-Optimization-Algorithm
KW - OCT image
KW - Retinal OCT
U2 - 10.1109/ICBSII51839.2021.9445134
DO - 10.1109/ICBSII51839.2021.9445134
BT - Proceedings of 2021 IEEE Seventh International Conference on Bio Signals, Images and Instrumentation
PB - IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
CY - Piscataway NJ USA
T2 - IEEE International Conference on Bio Signals, Images and Instrumentation 2021
Y2 - 25 March 2021 through 27 March 2021
Rajinikanth V, Kadry S, Damasevicius R, Taniar D, Rauf HT. Machine-learning-scheme to detect Choroidal-Neovascularization in retinal OCT image. In Proceedings of 2021 IEEE Seventh International Conference on Bio Signals, Images and Instrumentation. Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 2021. 9445134 https://doi.org/10.1109/ICBSII51839.2021.9445134


With its excellent hearing and sense of smell this fearsome predator can detect its prey from great distances in the thick tall grasslands and can reach it in a couple of gigantic leaps. It quickly dispatches any prey with piercing thrusts of a dagger like bone protruding from its lower jaw. The long horns along the head, neck and back are for display and for courtship fights among males.
Looks like Fabianguiza's creature won this week by default! Thanks Fabianguiza for stepping up to the plate! I think one thing that could help the presentation is not to include the grass background. Right now, it's distracting. Your creature is cool enough to where it wouldn't need a background anyway. Nice job!


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Phillies spring training prospect report: How are the youngsters faring?
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CLEARWATER, FL – FEBRUARY 20: Dylan Cozens #77 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait on February 20, 2018 at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
The Phillies have several prospects in spring training with them. How are they faring against the heightened competition?
In addition to hammering out the final spots on the roster, spring training is a time to showcase top prospects, especially for a rebuilding team like the Phillies. Many of the club's best prospects are either on the 40-man roster or non-roster invitees. They have gotten the chance to play alongside and against current major-leaguers.
It's still early on in spring training, but let's take a look at how the prospects have performed in spring training.


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Argentine Woman's Affordable Chemo Cap Offers Hope by Preventing Hair Loss
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – After doctors diagnosed Paula Estrada with breast cancer in 2009, the then 41-year-old Argentine decided she would not only beat the disease, but would do so without losing her long blonde hair to the ravages of chemotherapy.
At her home in Buenos Aires, Estrada, a graphic designer by profession, set about creating a makeshift cooling cap out of ice packs to keep her scalp cold – and ward off hair loss.
It worked, and "nobody realized that I was undergoing chemotherapy," said Estrada, now 54.
Scalp cooling, a way to constrict blood vessels and keep chemotherapy drugs from reaching hair follicles, has existed in some form for decades. The Paxman Scalp Cooling cap, for example, was introduced in Britain in 1997 and earned U.S. FDA approval in 2017.
But in 2009, cooling caps were an unknown in Argentina, Estrada said.
"When I finished, I said 'I'm not going to keep this for myself, I want everyone to have this as a possibility," she recalled.
Estrada's 'Quimo con pelo' cap can be made with gels that cost as little as $2 – a lifesaver in a country facing economic struggles and where alternative cooling caps can cost $100 a session.
On social media, patients in Argentina and around the world share instructions on how to make the caps and donate them when they're finished.
The caps must be used beginning with the first chemo session, kept at -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius), and changed every 30 minutes.
"It's worth it," said Mariangeles Fernandez, a 48-year-old liver cancer patient. "It lets you fight the disease in a different way."
Estrada, who is now writing a book about her experience, says she hears from patients every day whose cancer journeys have been improved by the caps.
"I think the (cap) has been the key to my state of mind," said Elsa Ram, a 64-year-old retiree with breast cancer. "This is a big part of a good treatment."
(Reporting by Lucila Sigal, Writing by Carolina Pulice and Brendan O'Boyle, Editing by Rosalba O'Brien)
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The Japanese truck maker has accepted a buyout from its largest shareholder.
The Swedish firm, which is the world's second biggest truck manufacturer, already owns 19 per cent of the company and 27.5 per cent in preference shares.
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Alfonso Fuggetta graduated from Politecnico di Milano in 1982. He worked for a software consulting company from 1980 to 1988, when he joined CEFRIEL as a senior researcher. CEFRIEL is a innovation center, established in 1988 by Politecnico di Milano, other universities, and private companies to support cooperation and technology transfer in the ICT sector.
In 1992, he took a position as Associate Professor (with tenure) at Politecnico di Milano. In 2000, he was promoted to Full Professor and to Deputy Director of CEFRIEL. In 2003, he was appointed Scientific Director of CEFRIEL and in 2005, CEO.
He has been a member of several committees of the Italian Government including the Government Committee on Open Source Software in the Public Administration. He is also member of the Research Committee of Confindustria, the Italian Industrial Association. Fuggetta was a member of several programme committees for international conferences and of editorial boards of scientific journals. In particular, he was Programme Co-Chair of ICSE 97, the International Conference on Software Engineering held in Boston in 1997. He was also member of the editorial board of the ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology (ACM TOSEM).
In 1997 and 1998, he was in the top ten list of scholars in the field of software and system engineering, published yearly by the Journal of Systems and Software. In 1997, he was 9th worldwide and 2nd in Europe. In 1998, he was still 9th worldwide and 1st in Europe.


Yesterday our oldest son, fifteen now, showed some remarkable maturity for his age. We asked him to follow our lead in a sticky situation, one that would make him stand out and likely feel socially awkward. We did so without giving him any specific details or reasons why, and then we gave him the choice whether to follow our lead or take a different option.
His response was, "I trust you." So simple.
Of course, my mama heart nearly exploded with love in that moment and thankfulness for such faith at such a young age. But I can't take credit, friends, and neither can my husband. We are just two imperfect people trying our best to parent and trusting the Lord for the rest.
I know it's because he gave his heart to Christ so long ago and has steadily grown in his faith over the years. And at the tender age of 15, when I would have likely been demanding explanations or grumbling about not being able to do what my peers were doing, he chose trust and obedience.
I tell you, there are times as a parent when your children teach you more than you teach them! Am I so quick to obey my Heavenly Father? Am I so quick to trust?
The one thing I can say for certain that we have done "right" as parents is to pray for our children. And even that we certainly don't do perfectly. 🙂 But the power of prayer is immense in the lives of our little (and not so little) ones!
As we end this week and begin a new one, let's not forget the power of prayer to effect change.
What prayer does your child (or children) need this week?
Our children may grow up, which mine have…but they never cease to need prayer! The prayer just changes its shape. My children were both "raised in the church" and choose not to attend church now…one of my children says that Christians are hypocrites…she had a few not so great experiences.. (someone in the church once made a comment on her short skirt, which should have been directed to ME…hey I was just glad she was there! She was in high school and was quite rebellious). I see the floundering of both of them now that they are living in the world and following their own fleshly desires, and reaping the consequences…I know that God is holding each of them in the palm of His hand; He will never let them go…my prayer is that they get as disillusioned with the world as they did with the church…more so…and turn back.
Mary, what a hard thing to deal with! You are right, though, they never stop needing our prayer! I'm so thankful for my own mom because I know she prays for all of us and our families faithfully. You are right to put your trust in the Lord. All we can do as parents is to be faithful and trust Him to do the rest! Praying for your children this evening that they will be drawn to Jesus like the parched are drawn to water.
I love when our children reaffirm to us that we are raising them to follow Christ. Thanks for sharing.


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Today in Music News 4.10.17
Ava Lynn
Ava Lynn Published: April 10, 2017
Every weekday we take a look at what's happening in music news. Check out the headlines for today, here!
Legendary rocker Chuck Berry was laid to rest yesterday in his hometown of St. Louis. Berry died on March 18th at the age of 90, and at the funeral we had a surprise speech from Kiss' Gene Simmons.
Even though Black Sabbath is all done touring and making new music, we might be getting a live new LP of their final shows. Along with the news of a possible live album, it sounds like the band is in the works for a full length documentary!
The last time former Journey singer Steve Perry released a solo project was back in 1994. But now it would appear we are getting a new one later this year! Perry mentioned this new album is very emotional, as a lot of it was written about someone he loved and lost to breast cancer.
Record Store Day hits the nation on April 22nd, and to help celebrate Elton John is releasing an expanded double-LP of 11-17-70. This is the first time the live album has been put on vinyl.
SOURCE: Ultimate Classic Rock
Filed Under: 103-7 the Loon, 1037theloon.com, black sabbath, celebrity death, Chuck berry, Classic Rock, elton john, Gene Simmons, Journey, kiss, Music, Music News, Steve Perry
Categories: celebrity news, Music, Music News
Singer/Songwriter Aaron Clafton Compares Sauk Rapids to Nashville
Elton John Sues British Newspaper for 'Gross Breaches of Privacy'
Why Ozzy Osbourne Never Felt 'Important' in Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne Says '13' 'Wasn't Really a Black Sabbath Album'


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Job Opening: Editor at University Press of Kansas
University Press of Kansas is currently accepting applications for an Acquisitions Editor who will be responsible for acquiring publications in the humanities and social sciences.
American Political Thought: Call for Section Award Nominations
The American Political Thought journal section at APSA is inviting nominations for Section Awards including Best Book, Best Article, and Best Dissertation.


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Q: EPERM error while trying to read fullchain.pem I'm trying to host an HTTPS website with Node.js on my Windows 10 computer, but Node.js has suddenly stopped being able to read the fullchain.pem I obtained using Let's Encrypt's Certbot.
This is my Node.js code:
const fs = require("fs")
const https = require("https")
const FS_OPTIONS = {
    encoding: "utf-8",
    flag: "r",
}
const key = fs.readFileSync("C:/Certbot/live/subdomain.example.com/privkey.pem", FS_OPTIONS)
const cert = fs.readFileSync("C:/Certbot/live/subdomain.example.com/fullchain.pem", FS_OPTIONS)
https.createServer({ key, cert }, (req, res) => {
    // do stuff...
}).listen(8888)

However, when I run it, I receive the following error:
Error: EPERM: operation not permitted, open 'C:/Certbot/live/subdomain.example.com/fullchain.pem'
    at Object.openSync (fs.js:476:3)
    at Object.readFileSync (fs.js:377:35)
    at Object.<anonymous> (D:\Users\...\index.js:8:17)
    at Module._compile (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:1063:30)
    at Object.Module._extensions..js (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:1092:10)
    at Module.load (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:928:32)
    at Function.Module._load (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:769:14)
    at Function.executeUserEntryPoint [as runMain] (internal/modules/run_main.js:72:12)
    at internal/main/run_main_module.js:17:47 {
  errno: -4048,
  syscall: 'open',
  code: 'EPERM',
  path: 'C:/Certbot/live/subdomain.example.com/fullchain.pem'
}

The only way I can bypass this is by running as administrator, but this is very strange, as this was not required before.
How can I restore this to its previous behavior?

A: you just need to change the access rights of the folder and subfolders of : C:/Certbot
add access to the user running nodejs. for example following this :
https://v2cloud.com/tutorials/how-to-change-folder-permissions-on-windows-2016

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – REVIEW
Mat and Matthew O continue their magical journey through every Potter film. Lunacy? Luna Lovegood? Of course not! She doesn't appear until The Order of the Phoenix!
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Our Top 3 Telltale Games – Discussed,Debated, and Ranked
Two guys, three spots. Mat and Matthew O debate and rank to crown their Top 3 (in order) Telltale games. On the table: Batman, Borderlands, Game of Thrones, Wolf Among…
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Movie Review
Mat and Matthew O continue their journey to review every Potter film in 2017. Chamber of Secrets gets darker and plants the seeds for many of the movies to come.…
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone – Movie Review
Mat and Matthew O are reviewing every film in the Potter franchise over the next few months. We're starting with the first, because we're not insane.
GAMEOLOGY – Zelda: BOTW and Series Evolution
Zelda is out in a few days so Attila and I couldn't help discussing the evolution of Zelda and our predictions for how BOTW will impact the franchise. From the fast-paced bullet…
Videos you can play – Hear the Song, Guess the Game
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Feb 05, · That was my experience from dating a much older man. What began as a romantic adventure into unconventional love turned into a disaster I .
Dating Someone Older: Criteria for a Successful Relationship. By Dr. Seth Meyers. "Don't date anyone more than ten years older," or "Marriages never work if there's more than fifteen years' difference." People love rules, telling themselves that abiding by them will cause them to get hurt less. What are your thoughts about.
My Boyfriend Is 27 Years Older Than Me And It's No Big Deal. January 7, older guy with a mysterious glow to his eyes, a raspy sultry voice and, really, ladies I couldn't resist. My least favorite question that I get asked is "What do you have in common with someone plus years older/younger than you!?" Well, I .
Will you still date me when I'm 64?
The public sometimes lauds these older woman-younger man with 20 percent of men marrying someone at least 10 years younger.
My boyfriend is 23 years older than me and I worry about being left alone when he dies and I'm sure that things would be great for the next 20 years or so, Realistically, I wouldn't expect him to live past his mid 80s at best.
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How do you find common ground with someone when he graduated 20 years ago and I've been alumni for only two? The Reality Of Having A Boyfriend Who's 20 Years Older Than You. by Stevie Mackenzie-Smith The Reality of Dating when You've Got Adult Braces. Follow Stevie Mackenzie-Smith @dconfusion. Artwork: Eugenia Loli.
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Ironically, you will never feel more desirable or powerful than when you're 20 years a man's junior. It's just how it is. Regardless of his impressive accolades or how much wisdom and he has accrued, you have something he will never ever be able to have again: youth. 20 Things You Should Know About Dating Older Men is cataloged in.
I'm Dating a Man 20 Years Younger Than Me. This is the first time I've had a relationship that is both carnal and profoundly emotional. I'm Falling for a Guy 20 Years Older Than I Am;.
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Most of the time, this situation — a much older man with a much younger We married two years after we started dating, and since then, we've had two little.
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Things to Do in Minot, North Dakota
Once nicknamed the "Magic City" for its rapid growth in the late 1800s, Minot today is a city of 40,000 that serves as a trading center for north-central North Dakota. Things to do include visiting the Scandinavian Heritage Park and attending the annual Norsk Hostfest, the continent's largest Scandinavian festival.
By By Adam Rogan
Stave Church in Scandinavian Heritage Park
Norsk Høstfest The continent's largest Scandinavian festival arrives in this small north-central city each fall. High-quality handcrafted merchandise and traveling shows make for a one-of-a-kind experience. hostfest.com
Norsk Hostfest. Photo courtesy of North Dakota Tourism
Roosevelt Park Zoo In 1920, the only animal in the zoo was a bison from Montana. Now, new animals are brought in almost every year. One of the most popular recent additions is the red panda/firefox exhibit. rpzoo.com
Scandinavian Heritage Park Explore this nod to northern Europe, which includes a replica Stave church, Danish windmill, Finnish sauna and 25-foot-tall Swedish Dala horse. scandinavianheritage.org
Scandinavian Heritage Park. Photo courtesy of North Dakota Tourism
Blue Rider Bar Downtown's only remaining wood-frame structure is home to this historic bar, known for weekly live music and for its annual Rocky Mountain oyster festival. Blue Rider Bar Facebook page
Ebeneezer's Eatery and Irish Pub Enjoy all-day breakfast (as well as Irish-inspired bar food), often accompanied by live music. ebeneezersnd.com
Mi Mexico Fast service and big helpings of south-of-the-border flavors draw diners to this family-owned spot. mimexicominotnd.com
The Starving Rooster Try flatbread pizza, craft beer and a terrific pulled pork sandwich in a contemporary, brick-walled space. thestarvingrooster.com
Dakotah Rose Bed and Breakfast The gracious 1906 home, built along a bend in the Souris River, offers six guest rooms. The third-floor ballroom overlooking the river is a common area where guests canlisten to records or play cards and board games. dakotahrose.com
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Jeremy Irons speaks plainly, if elegantly / Chicago Tribune / Oct 2, 2008
Jeremy Irons Abu Dhabi Interview – Iron Man / October 23, 2008 / www.thenational.ae
Jeremy Irons narrates at the Abu Dhabi Classics at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi / Gulfnews.com / October 26, 2008
Jeremy Irons Prison Phoenix Trust Interview / Financial Times / November 1, 2008
Jeremy Irons has received an honorary doctorate from Southampton Solent University / Video / November 3, 2008
Jeremy Irons has received an honorary doctorate from Southampton Solent University / Photos / November 3, 2008
Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen to star in Lifetime's Georgia O'Keeffe / Various Press Releases and Locations Info / November 6, 2008
Jeremy Irons Involved with Ilen Restoration Project / November 15, 2008
Actor Jeremy Irons was master of ceremonies at a concert for ex-servicemen and women / November 18, 2008
Will of Irons – Inside Jeremy Irons West Cork castle / November 22, 2008 / independent.ie
Jeremy Irons Appearance on TG4 – Faoi Lan Cheoil / The Irish Independent / November 30, 2008
BBC Afternoon Play – Jeremy Irons in Mr Luby's Fear of Heaven / December 31, 2008
Jeremy Irons: Why our TV isn't what it used to be / Telegraph.co.uk / December 20, 2008
SAG STRIKE NEWS: Jeremy Irons is one of many actors against the SAG strike / December 20, 2008
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Corydalis yanhusuo is a plant species in the genus Corydalis. The Chinese name for Corydalis yanhusuo is yan hu suo (). The Japanese common name is engosaku (エンゴサク) and the Korean common name is hyeonhosaek (현호색). English common names include yanhusuo, corydalis, and Asian corydalis. The tuber of this plant, frequently mislabeled as the root, is an important therapeutic agent in traditional Chinese medicine. It is native to high-altitude grasslands across China including in the provinces of Anhui, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, but is more widely cultivated.

Description
According to the Flora of China, this perennial herbaceous plant produces 5 to 15 purple-blue tubular flowers in clusters that curve out at the opening. The yellow, round tubers are up to  in diameter.

History
Yanhusuo is first mentioned in Ben Cao Shi Yi (Omissions from the Materia Medica), written by Chen Cang-Qi in 720 CE.

Chemical compounds
The alkaloid dehydrocorybulbine (DHCB) can be extracted from the roots of the plant. Tetrahydropalmatine is another major constituent alkaloid.  Corydalis yanhusuo also contains the alkaloids glaucine and palmatine. It also contains the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor corydaline.  N-Methyltetrahydroprotoberberines have been isolated from C. yanhusuo.

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Mark Cuban's Advice for Startups
from Inc.com Zine 26 May 15 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz
Anyone who's ever seen Mark Cuban in a live interview knows that quoting him without using some rather colorful language is nearly impossible. I had the honor of witnessing such an interview the recent iConic Tour here in Chicago, the first event of a three-part event series hosted by CNBC & Inc Zine. I'll tell you, this man gets his point across. Every entrepreneur would benefit from developing just a small bit of the grit that Mark Cuban has. Here is his brutally frank perspective & advice for entrepreneurs.
1. Failure isn't acceptable, but it does make you stronger. Cuban has had his fair share of failures, especially at the onset of his career. Before his rise to success, Cuban lived in a 3-room apartment with 6 other guys. "We used to wait for the midnight sale on chicken pieces in the supermarket," Cuban said, shaking his head. He hesitated before admitting (with a smile) that one of these young men would stand watch while the others sucked down big gulps of cheese whiz and placed the can right back on the shelf.
2. Learn from it. Cuban, perplexed, noted that many people talk about being grateful for their failures. "Sure, I learned from my failures, but man it sucked!" Regardless of the pain associated with it, Cuban points out that it doesn't really matter how many times you fail. "Each time only makes you better, stronger, smarter. You only have to be right once to make it big. Just once."
3. Don't ask others to do anything you wouldn't do yourself. When Cuban purchased the failing Mavericks for a whopping $285M in 2000, he took immediate action to increase attendance at games. "I moved a desk into the center of the room and surrounded it with the other desks, creating a fishbowl effect," said Cuban. "Then I picked up the phone and we called every, single past ticket holder. I certainly wasn't going to ask anyone else to do it, until I succeeded at it myself."
4. Get off your Butt & Just do it !!! Cuban clearly has limited patience for entrepreneurs or "want to be" entrepreneurs who sit around waiting for someone else to do it for them. "Don't waste all of your time asking for help," says Cuban. "Just get to work & get it done !!!
5. Be Prepared. Entrepreneurs are typically labeled as risk takers. Sure, there is emotional risk involved in being an entrepreneur – like fear of failure or rejection. But a savvy entrepreneur like Cuban doesn't take financial risks; he is very sure of himself in negotiations. His advice? "When you go into a meeting be prepared," said Cuban. "If you don't know everything about your industry, the customer, & your own business, then someone like me is going to come in and beat your a*s!" Cuban leans forward in his chair and says, "Look, there is one thing in business that you can control–your effort. Stuff happens, get over it. Just know your sh*t better than anyone!"
6. There is one solution to a "failing" Business. Cuban's viewpoint here is quite simple: "Sales cures all," he said. "What company survives without sales?"
7. Watch out for people like Kevin O'Leary. "People ask me if Kevin is as big of a jerk off camera as he is on the camera. He's a lot worse off camera," says Cuban. "I'll tell you, after shooting for 8 to 12 hours, 9 days in a row, you really want to knock the motherf*cker out." The iConic Tour is coming soon to Los Angeles and D.C., I hope to see you there!
Comments: What do you think of these? Anything you could add?


The purpose of the UAT analyst role is to ensure that the system has been thoroughly tested in a like live environment and meets the end user expectations of the system functionality. The testing conducted by the UAT analyst uncovers any potential issue before the system goes live and generally gives confidence to the end users that the system will work fine when it goes live after the UAT.
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Proactive approach, with the ability to multi-task.


Lou Lamoriello is headed back to the tristate area to take over hockey operations with the Islanders.
Reports out of Canada suggest the move has been in the works and he's already met with star center John Tavares, who is set to become one of the most coveted and high-priced free agents on July 1.
This move confirms the rumors that have been swirling for weeks, ever since he was told he would not be returning as general manager of the Maple Leafs on April 30. Team president Brendan Shanahan announced that Lamoriello would continue on in an advisory role but the team would begin a search for a new general manager.
If this sounds familiar, it's because it is. Lamoriello left New Jersey shortly after he relinquished his general manager title in the summer of 2015. After serving as the Devils' general manager and president of hockey operations since 1987, Ray Shero to his current post on May 4, 2015 and Lamoriello remained on in his hockey ops role only until July 23, when he resigned to take over as the general manager of the Leafs.
It's unclear whether Lamoriello will replace Garth Snow as the general manager, but it's clear that he will have a role running the hockey operations department, as he has in the past. He'll work alongside his son, Chris, has been an assistant general manager under Snow since August 2016.
While some speculated that Lamoriello might retire after the Leafs removed him as general manager, those who knew him figured the Islanders would be one last project for the 75-year-old executive. Known as an immensely competitive and tireless worker, this type of reclamation project is exactly the type of situation that would attract Lamoriello.
The Islanders are a team that's looking for some sort of legitimacy after a rocky season. Lamoriello brings a polished pedigree and a hall-of-fame history of success. After taking over the Devils in 1987, he built them into a perennial contender and a three-time Stanley Cup winner. Lamoriello's teams have always been exceptionally disciplined, with his competitiveness spreading from the front office into the dressing room.


Touring the Banana region will take you to places of vast beauty and hidden wonderment. The more time you take, the more discoveries you'll make.
With so many natural assets – sandstone wonders, gorges, rivers, creeks and lakes, bushland plains and forests, wildlife and wild flowers – there's always the prospect of something special and surprising popping up out of the blue. The closer you get to nature, the more likely and surprising those encounters will be.
Camping grounds across the region put you right in the thick of our great outdoors and promise you fantastic travels, no matter where you go.
Annual events are often held at local showgrounds and campers, if quick, can usually take advantage of free camping or low-cost facilities at the site. For details, contact the relevant event coordinator or any of the regional visitor information centres.
A range of free or low-cost community, commercial camping options is available. Mind you, if you're self-sufficient and carrying extra supplies, you can always find your own special spots off the beaten track.
Call in or phone Visitor Information Centres in the area. Refer to the listing in this guide.


This 2008 Honda CB1300SA comes finished in gleaming Black. Having covered 26118 miles this is a stunning example of this retro classic. It comes complete with all original books and keys and a full service history. A colour coded rear hugger, Oxford heated grips, screen and tank protection are also present on this machine.
The bars are nice and wide, the seat gigantic and well padded and the pegs low and comfortable. A genuine well cared for example, rare in this condition, be quick!
Pop in and see this Honda CB 1300 SA-8 in the flesh. If you need a finance quote or want more details, just ask one of our sales team for details (You might even be able to get a cuppa out of them!).


The waning years of the Russian Empire witnessed the development of a rich tradition of trumpet playing. Noted trumpet scholar and performer Edward Tarr's latest book illuminates this tradition which is little known in the West. Tarr's extensive research in hitherto inaccessible Russian archives has uncovered many documents that illuminate the careers of noted performers. These documents are reproduced here for the first time.
A concise chronological summary of Russian political and musical developments provides an effective backdrop for this inventory of trumpeters. The author ably demonstrates how profoundly Russian trumpet-playing and pedagogy were influenced by emigrпїЅes particularly from Germany (Wilhelm Wurm Willy Brandt Oskar BпїЅhme) and how Russian-born trumpeters like Vladimir Drucker subsequently influenced the American musical scene. In his Lexicon of Trumpeters both Russian and 'Foreign ' Active in Russia Tarr supplements his own research with information from valuable but obscure secondary sources in Russian. This lexicon carries the story into the late twentieth century and includes modern legendary figures such as Timofey Dokshizer.
Members of the International Trumpet Guild will receive a discount of 15% on purchases of this title.
Edward H. Tarr has belonged to the international trumpet elite for more than twenty years. The first trumpeters of the Boston and Chicago Symphony Orchestras are among his main trumpet teachers. In addition he received a Ph. D. degree in musicology from Hamburg University and a Dr. mus. h. c. from Oberlin College in Ohio.
Tarr is a pioneer in the reintroduction of historical brass instruments and has made over 100 recordings on Baroque trumpet, Romantic trumpet in low F, and cornetto, whilst not neglecting the modern instrument. He has toured all over the world, is an adviser to several musical instrument makers (R. Egger in Basel and Yamaha), and has produced scholarly editions of the most important trumpet concerti. For The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, first and second editions (London 1980 and 2001, 29 volumes), he wrote over seventy articles. His book, The Trumpet (Third Revised and Expanded Edition, Chandler AZ, Hickman Music Editions 2008), is the standard work. In addition, Tarr is working for Carus, together with Uwe Wolf from the Leipzig Bach Archive, on the seven-volume collection BACH FOR BRASS; six have appeared up to now (2015). Other important books of his are East Meets West: The Russian Trumpet Tradition from the Time of Peter the Great to the October Revolution (Hillsdale NY, Pendragon Press 2003) and Articulation in Early Wind Music / BlпїЅserartikulation in der Alten Musik (with co-author Bruce Dickey) (Winterthur, Amadeus Verlag 2007).


Volaris Group today announced that its Trapeze Group division has purchased the assets of RFind Systems, Inc. ("RFind") of Kelowna, BC, Canada. The acquisition helps to expand Trapeze's transit enterprise solution offering with real-time location systems (RTLS) for vehicles and moveable assets.
The solution developed by RFind enables passenger transport organizations to track their fleet in real-time – even in typical 'blind spots' such as terminals, parking and maintenance yards and along fixed routes that are underground. In addition the solution enables transit agencies to automate driver assignments, track pull-outs and monitor schedule adherence all while using that data to keep the travelling public informed with real time updates on vehicle arrival times.
RFind makes planning, control and monitoring easy with up-to-date knowledge of the location of tagged vehicles, buses, train cars, inventory and equipment, along with their usage and maintenance history. Maintenance scheduling and work-planning benefits from real-time knowledge of where assets and equipment are located, ensuring the right asset (bus, train car etc.) and required service equipment are in the right location at the right time for the scheduled maintenance job.
Volaris acquires, strengthens and grows vertical market technology companies enabling them to be clear leaders within their focused industry. Volaris companies provide specialized, mission-critical solutions to vertical markets around the world including Agri-Food, Asset Management and Logistics, Justice, People Transportation and Rental Management. Volaris is an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. Learn more at www.volarisgroup.com.


In celebration of Earth Month, PBS KIDS has announced a slate of all-new episodes, games and activities to encourage kids and families to get outside and enjoy nature. Beginning April 15, viewers will be able to enjoy a special week of adventures from WILD KRATTS, NATURE CAT and READY JET GO! The new episodes will debut nationwide on PBS stations, the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and PBS KIDS digital platforms.
New PBS KIDS programming will also include a first-ever crossover episode of NATURE CAT that includes a guest appearance from Chris and Martin Kratt of WILD KRATTS. In the NATURE CAT crossover episode, Chris and Martin Kratt show up as Chris and Martin Batt – two wild bat brothers – who have their home destroyed and are forced to find a new shelter. Nature Cat and his pals come to the rescue, and build Chris and Martin a brand new home.
Clips and full episodes will stream across PBS KIDS' video platforms, including the free PBS KIDS Video App. In addition to the new episodes, families will have access to hands-on activities, printables and crafts for parents and caregivers on pbskidsforparents.org. For teachers, PBS LearningMedia will offer READY JET GO!, NATURE CAT, and WILD KRATTS Collections, with resources to support conversations planet Earth, animals and more in the classroom.


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Scaling Internationally: German Founders Take the Leap
By Julia Neuman | Startup Life
The Bridge is a series of articles exploring connections between the European tech capitals of Berlin and London supported through our partnership with London & Partners.
A look at why, despite Brexit, London is a top destination for German companies looking to grow and scale their business
Over the last decade, as Berlin began to own its reputation as a leader in tech, some German entrepreneurs made the jump to London in order to scale up the companies they had founded in Berlin.
These founders recognized London was a place for further growth; the ideas they sprouted in Berlin would be nurtured by London's unique characteristics that earned it the title of Europe's top startup ecosystem.
In addition to London's melting pot of international talent and diversity, the city affords some of Europe's most extensive resources and support systems for founders. For many German entrepreneurs, the process of extending operations, services and sales into London and the UK is a logical step in growth. It can also be an efficient way to test the waters for products and services in the English language before making a larger jump to the US market.
Unique strengths
With Berlin offering such fruitful ground for startups, what makes London attractive for German entrepreneurs when it comes to expansion and scaling up today?
For one, the money is flowing. Tech Nation and Dealroom's June 2020 update on UK tech says that investment into UK companies reached $4bn between January and May of this year.
London's access to diverse talent is high, and its administrative barriers for startups are relatively low considering the region's perks.
On top of all this, the UK has now created more unicorns than any other country aside from the US and China. Companies such as Monzo and Babylon Health are taking their respective sectors by storm, and according to the European Commission, London is the top city in Europe for scaleups.
From Germany to London: Founder experiences
Some of the German companies who expanded into London and the UK have been making headlines as of late. Lilium received a huge funding round during the Covid-19 crisis to continue building its all-electric aircraft, and InFarm also raised a round earlier this year to expand its vertical farms inside of supermarkets.
Another company of note is payments giant SumUp, which has steered towards the UK's ever-thriving financial technology ecosystem and less cash-reliant society to scale rapidly.
There are also many younger German companies doing amazing things in the UK. We had the chance to speak with two of them to hear their stories about expansion and purpose in their new markets.
Mia & Ben
Daniel Auner, co-founder of Mia & Ben Organic, chose the UK to roll out his company's refrigerator-fresh, organic baby food. Along with his co-founder, Karina Gentgen, Auner manages the Mia & Ben team at its Berlin-based headquarters while scaling up a high-tech product across supermarkets in the UK. In fact, Mia & Ben has just been chosen as one of the top 100 startups in the UK, and they've also just raised £2,5 million for expansion.
Bringing the energy and talent of both cities together is perfect for developing our brand and building our business into a global player.
Daniel Auner, co-founder of Mia & Ben Organic
"Innovation is at the core of what we do at Mia & Ben. This is why we decided to set up Mia & Ben in both London and Berlin, as we see them as the most dynamic cities in Europe," Auner said. "Bringing the energy and talent of both cities together is perfect for developing our brand and building our business into a global player."
Mia & Ben's own research team, coupled with the R&D might of the Technical University of Berlin, drives the company's vision as a food innovator. So far, it has developed baby food with the convenience of a ready-to-go product and the taste and nutritional quality of a fresh food. The team has achieved this through special high-pressure processing technology that extends shelf-life without compromising vitamin content or flavor.
The perfect example of a company utilizing the strengths of both London and Berlin, Mia & Ben is one to watch in the London food sector.
GetSafe
As one of the pioneers in the European InsurTech ecosystem, Getsafe set its sights on London as it began to expand out of Germany. CEO and co-founder Christian Wiens mentioned the nation's large Fintech and insurance markets, coupled with the mobile payment and neo-bank uptake, as making up the solid foundation for his millennial-targeted digital insurance startup to grow.
He also saw that there was a huge gap to fill.
"The UK is by far Europe's largest fintech and insurance market…[and] our first major step in our European expansion. Mobile payments are standard here and neo-banks are already firmly established. However, there is no comparable insurance solution for the smartphone generation yet."
Wiens mentions that although Covid slowed short-term growth, the overall growth increase afforded from the expansion to the UK has been significant.
"The Corona situation is a setback for us, because it slows down our marketing efforts in the UK," he said. "However, we are beginning to see traction and are already growing faster than we were growing in the first months after launching in Germany back in 2018."
Like many Fintech and Insurtech companies expanding in the UK, Getsafe has experienced a positive growth trajectory. The company's story demonstrates that, even despite the challenges coming from Brexit and the pandemic, the UK still benefits those who take the leap.
Londoners in Berlin: The bridge goes both ways
Although this month's article for The Bridge focuses on the stories of successful Berlin companies in London, we also wanted to touch on a few companies in the opposite direction. Just as London serves a purpose for German companies in their growth trajectory, so too does Germany for British companies looking to expand.
Germany's relatively low overhead costs, famed industrial ecosystem and engaged consumer base are just a few examples of reasons why UK-based companies are attracted to the country for scaling up.
One of the UK's biggest names in Fintech, Revolut, is a prime example of this. The neo-bank's unique offering has expanded into the German market to contend with Berlin-based N26.
Other examples of companies finding success in Germany include quantum and photonics company M Squared, Senseye predictive maintenance software, Zava digital healthcare and Pivigo, the data science community.
With both London and Berlin exhibiting such unique strengths, founders across industries often experience a symbiotic effect when they establish presence in the two cities. We anticipate this effect getting stronger as COVID-19 accelerates our digital inter-connectivity, and as both regions continue to celebrate their synergistic ties.
Next week's edition of The Bridge will focus on AI technology in both London and Berlin. Sign up for our newsletter for content you'll actually want to read!


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The Story Behind Rost Motor, Inc
Our late founder's Leo and Mabel Rost started the family business in the 1940s when Leo returned from serving in WWII. The duo opened an army surplus store which later transformed into a Minneapolis Moline Implement store with a full line of farm equipment.
Leo has had an intrigue with engines his entire life. While serving in the military Leo was a mechanic. The tanks the United States used in WWII were beefed up Ford engines, which Leo was familiar with. He was so familiar with them that he was shipped out to Germany on two separate tours to train other US soldier's in his craft.
Paralyzing his right arm by shrapnel in the war, Leo returned to Manson and trained mechanics using only his left arm (for an entire year). Today, the sibling combo of Del and Bernie Rost teamed up in the early 1970's to run the store together with their father Leo. Randy and Colleen Kaiser soon after joined the team in the late 1970's.
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Publication - Axon initial segment dysfunction in a mouse model of genetic epilepsy with febrile seizures plus.
Florey Neuroscience Institutes, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
Febrile seizures are a common childhood seizure disorder and a defining feature of genetic epilepsy with febrile seizures plus (GEFS+), a syndrome frequently associated with Na+ channel mutations. Here, we describe the creation of a knockin mouse heterozygous for the C121W mutation of the beta1 Na+ channel accessory subunit seen in patients with GEFS+. Heterozygous mice with increased core temperature displayed behavioral arrest and were more susceptible to thermal challenge than wild-type mice. Wild-type beta1 was most concentrated in the membrane of axon initial segments (AIS) of pyramidal neurons, while the beta1(C121W) mutant subunit was excluded from AIS membranes. In addition, AIS function, an indicator of neuronal excitability, was substantially enhanced in hippocampal pyramidal neurons of the heterozygous mouse specifically at higher temperatures. Computational modeling predicted that this enhanced excitability was caused by hyperpolarized voltage activation of AIS Na+ channels. This heat-sensitive increased neuronal excitability presumably contributed to the heightened thermal seizure susceptibility and epileptiform discharges seen in patients and mice with beta1(C121W) subunits. We therefore conclude that Na+ channel beta1 subunits modulate AIS excitability and that epilepsy can arise if this modulation is impaired.


Blog of Pinellas Libertarian Activists News and Libertarian related news and articles, with focus on key newspaper and media items.
Some 200 people in Pinellas are involved in an informal call program, and others in a network on state initiatives after a successful pilot since 2004.
Call program participants are anonymous but share successes in targeting state or Federal legislative proposals that they view as harmful to rights using voluntary concepts. The group has several facilitators who target legislation and manage a phone tree, or support initiatives suggested by DownSizeDC.
Others meet with a variety of groups on state initiatives. Ongoing focus: Medical marihuana, transparency, and tax issues.
We've had an active Pinellas Libertarian group for over ten years and have hundreds of photos to show what we've been doing here over the years.
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