Have you been sleeping on Taiwanese dramas?
If you're a fan of Asian dramas, you probably already know how good Taiwanese dramas are. (The OG Meteor Garden, anyone?) Check out this Taiwanese drama 2018 list for the most popular dramas of the past year, according to My Drama List.
Yuan Fei needs extra points to graduate, so he tricks his childhood friend Yu Jia to organise a judo club so he can effortlessly earn extracurricular credit. But the club attracts the attention of personalities like the infamous student Yun Qing, who happens to be Yu Jia's crush. How will Yuan Fei keep the club running in spite of his wrong motivations?
Music producer Yan Dong Ming used to be popular, but now he's more or less a has-been. The city boy somehow ends up in a rural village and meets "Planting Goddess" Tian Li Yun, who he quickly becomes enamoured with.
These three successful 30-something power women seem to have everything going for them, but are still working hard to find balance and happiness. When marketing director Chou Kai Ting meets country bumpkin Su Tsan, sparks fly.
31-year-old magazine photographer Li Qi Ai is perfectly happy with her career and boyfriend until her first love suddenly reappears in her life. But there's something wrong with him: he's still 18 years old, and he's translucent. What could this "ghost" mean?
Zhang Liang, an orphan, has made it his mission to help solve other people's relationship problems. As he resolves other people's conflicts, he falls in love, reconnects with his best friend, and reunites with his mother. But all these relationships lead to conflict, and he has to figure out how to solve his own problems.
After growing up in the same orphanage, three friends end up in the big city to pursue their dreams. As they do, they face several challenges, and even fall in love with each other.
Perhaps humans aren't so different from animals. Four urbanites have animal-like traits that make their search for romance and happiness extra interesting.
Su Hsiao Ching is a 20-something yuppie who's struggling to balance the demands of her career and her personal life. And when two men — a demanding CEO and her landlord — come into the picture, her life gets even more complicated.
A fantasy comedy drama, Meet Me @ 1006 is about a disgraced lawyer from 2018 whose apartment undergoes a timespace merge every day between 10:06 pm and 10:52 pm, when he becomes roommates with a rookie TV reporter from 2017. When he realizes that the reporter knows his former client, he devises a plan to prevent the 2017 murder that caused his fall from grace.
The student-professor dynamic might not be for everyone, the leads in HIStory2: Right or Wrong don't make it seem like anyone is being taken advantage of. It doesn't fall into the trap of using the same old gay love story tropes. It's simply about two people falling in love — they just happen to be both men.
Former volleyball star Qiu Zi Xuan had to give up his passion because of an injury, but he still assists in his school's volleyball activities, coaching and training. There, he meets the hot-headed Xia Yu Hao, who piques his interest because of his skill.
Which of these Taiwanese drama 2018 will you watch next?


Quick head count of top politicos not attending Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans from the Chronicle's Matier & Ross reveals that both Mayor Ed Lee and Santa Clara mayor Jamie Matthews will be no-shows. Also not going: Santa Clara County assessor and four-time Super Bowl attendee Larry Stone. Ditto for U. S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who, you may recall, made some early noises about trying to prevent the Niners from using the San Francisco name once they abandon the city. She's a fan, but jokingly refers to them as the Santa Clara Microchips.
One pol who does plan to be there: Rep. Nancy Pelosi.


We've all had those moments when you're trying to submit documents for something important, such as a job application, only to receive the message 'format not accepted'. Even widely used formats like Word documents get this treatment sometimes, so it's handy to have a program around that can change document formats with a minimum of fuss. With PDF being a major universal standard, Free Word to PDF Converter is a great choice for increasing your compatibility- plus of course it's free and ready to download!
Free Word to PDF Converter very much does what it describes. You really can't go wrong with a program that has one function and sticks to it, providing it for free and offering a very small install footprint. The fact is that no two conversion programs are quite the same, with some making mistakes. These are usually related to formatting, such as losing the source file's formatting or interpreting it differently, so the PDF comes out looking different to the Word document. This software is fortunately not prone to those kinds of problems, perhaps because of its focus on one purpose. Aside from just converting, this application also has some extras to help with productivity. For example, you can convert a batch of Word documents at once, ideal if you need to do some serious file management. You can also choose the destination folder for the PDFs, so they won't be all mixed in with the source files.
The key benefit of Free Word to PDF Converter is that it's very straightforward. Despite being just a little program for one task and free to use, it has been very well designed for its purpose. The interface is simple and straightforward, a small window box with the standard Windows color scheme that won't cover up your work view. You'll see four big buttons in the program, for adding files, adding all the files in a folder, removing all files, removing selected files and starting conversion. This refers to the bulk conversion feature and lets you just pick the files you want with check boxes, nice and straightforward. Once you start conversion, you'll see a progress bar. This simple program is very effective and seems to get conversions right every time, though you never quite know with PDF files. You should find that you can use the program with a minimum of around 4 clicks, so it's a great time saver if you don't have PDF conversion in Word already.
Free Word to PDF Converter is a slightly outdated tool as some recent versions of Microsoft Word can convert PDF files internally. However, a lot of people use older version or prefer not to use Word at all due to the heavy pricing scheme, so it's handy to have free software like this that can do the job in a pinch. With an easy interface and effective results, this is ideal software for solving PDF problems. PDF Solutions Software, the makers of this product, offer other programs that can come handy when working with PDF files. On their website you will find more information about this program.
yes, it makes everyone easier for any document to send or receive for proper communication.
Dont do it. wont open keeps crashing. not what I wanted. Dont get it.
What do you think about Free Word to PDF Converter? Do you recommend it? Why?


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Metro Detroit weather: Threats of dangerous heat, severe storms continue into weekend
CAIR-MI files complaint against Ypsilanti Tim Hortons on behalf of Muslim woman
8 Michigan beaches closed due to high bacteria levels
Where to find the best almond boneless chicken in Metro Detroit
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34-year-old Pontiac man found shot to death in middle of street
Here's how the heat index works: Why it feels hotter than the temperature
Friday Finds: New music to check out – July 19, 2019
Police: 26-year-old woman shot north of Conant Gardens neighborhood in Detroit
How to help the homeless during brutal cold
Staying indoors isn't always an option
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN AND BEN NAUGHTON, CNN
Posted: 3:16 PM, January 30, 2019 Updated: 3:16 PM, January 30, 2019
Getty Images via CNN
(CNN) - As temperatures plunge across the country, staying indoors and warm is not always an option for the nation's homeless.
The National Weather Service warns that hypothermia can occur in temperatures even as high as 60 degrees Fahrenheit, especially if the person isn't properly dressed.
When it's this cold, Chicago sets its train tracks on fire
Cold weather testing: Airplanes endure extremes
It's so cold in parts of Midwest, they can't deliver beer
Here are some ways you can help those in need:
Direct them to shelters
Homeless populations are particularly vulnerable since they have significantly fewer places to take refuge from the weather and less ways to protect themselves outside.
"Anything under 40 degrees Fahrenheit is considered cold," Kevin Hall, program director for the Salvation Army in Atlanta, told CNN.
"On the norm, we check the weather around 4 p.m. and if it's going to be cold, we let people in our shelters know to be prepared."
Hand out care packages
Nancy Powers with the Salvation Army's Chicago Freedom Center suggests keeping care packages in your car to give to the homeless, especially people who refuse to go to shelters.
She said that "shelf-safe food, tuna or chicken in packets" are good items to include. To help ward off frostbite, Powers recommends including gloves, socks and hand warmers.
Outside of care packages, Powers said a lot of homeless people "do not have sufficient footwear. A lot of times they have beat-up tennis shoes." She suggests giving them an extra pair of boots or shoes.
Call shelter hotlines
About 60 cities, including New York, Chicago, Boston, Washington and Baltimore, maintain a 311 number to report a person who needs help on the street and that can connect you to homeless outreach teams.
Another good number to know is 211 -- a shortcut that will help connect about 90% of the US population with local, essential community services.
If the homeless person is a veteran, the Veterans Administration also has support services specifically for former service members.
Other cities also have specific hotlines, but if in doubt, you can always call your local police precinct.
Donate warm coats and supplies
Homeless shelters and relief organizations are always taking donations. Cold weather items are especially useful this time of year.
"Coats are good -- not everyone has a coat when they come (to a shelter)," the Salvation Army's Hall said.
"Also, blankets are really useful."
Miniature hygiene items such as toothpaste, shampoo, and body wash are also good to donate. But Hall said to stay away from full-size bottles.
"The single woman and single male want to carry (as) little as possible. That's why we ask for miniaturized items."
Some relief groups collect gift cards to distribute to the homeless population. You could consider putting gift cards in care packages that you might distribute.
Ultimately, as temperatures plummet, it's important to get people to shelters or at least connect them with resources.
"No matter who you are, you're a human being, and we'll try and accommodate you," Hall said.
Body of man missing for days in St. Clair River identified
Man caught stealing laundry detergent from Mount Clemens store
Hamtramck police investigate after 2 women followed while walking alone
Thunderstorm warning issued for Washtenaw, Wayne counties

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Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Succession Wars is a fan-made total conversion modification of Heroes of Might and Magic III, which aims to recreate the unique atmosphere of its prequel, Heroes of Might and Magic II, and to provide qualitatively new gaming impressions to the fans of both games.
The further development of the project intends lore integration with the Might&Magic series by New World Computing with attention to earlier games of the series.
This thread will contain official announcements. General information will be provided in the top post.
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It looks awesome. That would be a modded version I would like to play, given H2 was my favorite.
Besides graphics, Heroes of Might and Magic II original soundtrack was one of the main features responsible for the unique gaming atmosphere. Since the objectives of Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Succession Wars include enrichment of Heroes II legacy as well as preserving the mentioned atmosphere, we are happy to present our very first OST created to enhance the sound variety and let the players be absorbed into the magical world of Enroth once again under the tracks by Paul Anthony Romero and, from now on, also the new music created by the project team.
Last edited by orzie on May 24 2018, 17:44, edited 1 time in total.
Amazing work guys! I really dig Hoeroes 2 art put onto Heroes3 gameplay logic. though you are not just making graphics overhaul, but putting your own twist into everything (especially seen in unit lineups). good job! Can wait for the release!


Girls Junior Varsity Sideline Cheer, Girls Varsity Sideline Cheer · Mar 16 Brooke Lewis is your Winter Citizen Athlete OSPY Award winner.
Brooke Lewis with Craig and Stephanie Kendrick. Brooke was one of our cheerleaders this year and has now been honored as our Citizen Athlete OSPY award winner. Brooke has been volunteering since she was 9 years old. Every summer she would sell art at "Art on the Lawn" to raise funds for art scholarships at Mtn.


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Photograph shows three women (Maude, Lillian and Juliette) in outdoor dress. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1914.
Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1918.
Photograph shows three students, unidentified women, from Normal School standing in front of Manitoba Legislative Building.


Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) said today that researchers at the Naturalis museum in Leiden, Netherlands used its IQon CT scanner to closely examine the tail vertebrae of a 66 million year-old T-Rex named Trix.
Philips' IQon scanner is the 1st detector-based spectral CT, using a dual-layer detector and advanced spectral reconstruction to compose a detailed image. Researchers from the museum hoped that the instrument could provide more detail than images from a traditional CT.
Get the full story at our sister site, Medical Design & Outsourcing.


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Pro.com Raises $33M
Thanks to VentureBeat –
Home improvement is easier said than done, depending on the complexity of the job at hand. Finding a reliable contractor takes weeks, if you're lucky. And if you're not, botched jobs and construction delays can turn a straightforward remodel into a renovation from hell.
That's where Pro.com comes in — or so goes the elevator pitch. The Seattle, Washington-based startup — a "pricing engine" that negotiates fixed-cost, detailed quotes delivered in days — today revealed that it has raised $33 million in series B financing led by WestRiver Group (WRG), Goldman Sachs, and Redfin, with participation from previous investors DFJ, Madrona Venture Group, Maveron, and Two Sigma Ventures. The fundraising comes roughly two years after Pro.com's last venture round, and brings the total raised to $60.5 million.
Coinciding with the capital infusion, Pro.com announced three additions to its board of directors: WestRiver Group founder and CEO Erik Anderson, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, and former Microsoft executive and current Berkshire Hathaway board member Charlotte Guyman.
In a blog post, Pro.com said it'll use the influx of fresh cash to expand its services to Portland and other new markets.
"Many of Redfin's customers struggle to get professional renovation services, so we know firsthand that Pro.com's market opportunity is massive. Pro.com and Redfin share a commitment to combining technology and local, direct services to best take care of customers," Glenn said. "We are impressed by the value proposition offered by Pro.com, and the talent, vision and humble work ethic of … the entire team."
CEO Matt Williams cofounded Pro.com in 2013, after working for close to 12 years at Amazon as general manager in various divisions. He also served as the CEO of Digg, which was acquired by Betaworks, and was an entrepreneur in residence at Andreessen Horowitz.
Pro.com matches remodelers with general contractors, assigning a project manager who facilitates jobs and keeps in touch with the client throughout the process. After customers answer a few questions about their project and schedule a phone appointment to firm up plans, an estimate appointment is put on the books. (Quotes can be signed online or in person.) Assuming all goes well, the job commences at the agreed-upon rate, which the project manager can modify as needed (with permission). Additionally, the project managers provide estimated task completion dates along with daily updates, weekly walkthroughs, and job site photos.
A combination of on-staff specialists and "trusted subcontractors" carry out the on-site work; in each market, Pro.com employs its own carpenters, electricians, and project managers. Jobs come with a 12-month warranty.
According to Pro.com, a typical kitchen takes about 4 to 13 weeks at a cost of between $25,000 to $250,000, while a bathroom takes 3 to 6 weeks and starts at roughly $10,000.
Pro.com ended 2018 on a high note, with the number of job bookings growing 275 percent year-over-year and the company's services expanding to Denver, San Francisco, Vancouver, San Jose, Phoenix, and Seattle. It currently employs 125 people.


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Reminder: Prince George's retail, transit mask mandate begins April 15
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Starting April 15, 2020, Prince Georgians will be required to wear masks while shopping inside grocery stores, pharmacies and while riding TheBus. It's part of an executive order issued by County Executive Angela Alsobrooks April 13, 2020, to try and slow the rapidly-spreading new coronavirus in Prince George's County.
The order also requires grocery stores, pharmacies and large retailers to promote social distancing inside and outside of the stores while customers wait.
"We know there are people with the virus who are walking around and showing no symptoms, and these actions will prevent them from spreading it to others," said Alsobrooks, announcing the executive order.
Since early March, the TheBus system has been running on reduced service. Staff have been sanitizing handrails, seats and other high-touch areas on buses as part of the daily cleaning process. Many buses are cleaned twice a day between the morning and evening peak-hour runs. TheBus is also using foggers to administer disinfectant throughout the buses and is also providing hand sanitizer for patrons.
Need Mask? Or, Make Masks?
Do you know an essential worker or vulnerable individual who needs a mask in the Route 1 corridor? Do you know how to make masks? Then Route 1 Mask Match may be just what you're looking for. More info here.
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Specifically in the heart of our machine, with AISI 304L. This is the type of stainless steel from which our boilers and most of the important components are made. It is austenitic steel that combines good corrosion resistance (up to 925ºC) with very good mechanical proprieties.
It is used in surgical material and in pharmaceutical and food processing industries. In many cities in Japan it is used in drinking water pipes.


Washington Capitals Forward Tom Wilson had his suspension reduced from 20 games to 14 games by an independent arbitrator, Tuesday according to a report from Sportsnet reporter Elliotte Friedman.
Wilson was suspended for 20 games on Oct. 3 due to his blindside headshot on defenseless St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist in a preseason game. Sundqvist laid prostrate on the ice for several minutes afterward.
The Capitals have already played 16 games, so Wilson will receive compensation for two games missed.
The suspension was Wilson's fourth suspension in the past 13 months, but also his fourth in a 105 game span, which made the frequency "unprecedented," according to the NHL. However, arbitrator Shyam Das took issue with the NHL Department of Player Safety using a three-times multiplier. Das reduced it to 2x.
In making his ruling on the Tom Wilson case, arbitrator Shyam Das took issue with George Parros' decision to use a 3x multiplier for repeat offences. He reduced it to 2x.
Wilson was suspended twice last preseason for malicious hits on St. Louis Blues forwards. The hits occurred in different games. He was suspended for two preseason games for a boarding coal on Robert Thomas. Eight days later, he was suspended for four regular-season games after a head hit ton St. Louis prospect Sam Blais. Wilson also was suspended for three games last May after a vicious head-shot on Penguins rookie Zach Aston-Reese during the Second Round of the NHL playoffs.
Aston-Reese was concussed and suffered a broken jaw. He was not able to eat solid foods until mid-August. Aston-Reese told PHN he did not need or want an apology from Wilson.
The first two games between the Penguins and Washington, including the opening night game and last Thursday, have seen little rough play or abnormal hits. The Penguins next game against the Capitals is Dec. 19, in Washington.
Things may be different then.
This just shows that the NHLPA, also doesn't care about concussions, the NHLPA should also pay part of the lawsuit settlement.
Worst league that's ever existed. Who even comes up with something so silly and arbitrary as "multipliers" for a suspension. Is it punishment or the lottery? Just throw this idiot out already. Jeez.


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Neo-Nazi Richard Spencer Told a Black Journalist He Was 'Proud of Slavery'
by Anne Victoria Clark
Richard Spencer is a man who is trying to make being an actual Nazi cool again by championing racism in a bad hipster haircut and pretending he doesn't want to murder everyone. Gary Younge is a British journalist who decided to interview him to better understand the rising tide of far-right politics in America. Younge is black and Spencer is a Nazi, so, as one might expect, things didn't go too smoothly.
He wanted to know more about the rising influence of the far right in America, but struggled with how to interview Spencer without validating him or his views. This is because Younge is someone who is capable of introspection and rational thought, and seems to care about the effect he has on the world at large.
As have many mediocre white men before him, Spencer has found a niche "career" peddling basic racism as though it's some kind of intellectual revelation. He seems to have just figured out what many spectacularly subpar humans discovered long ago: that racism is easy and acting like your skin color is an accomplishment can allow you to feel pride without actually having to, you know, accomplish anything. Because that would require work, which can be a real bummer for wealthy white kids who've never had to pay their own bills.
And by that we mean he literally started a website called "AlternativeRight.com" and insists he's the first man to have come up with that term. He was then hired by another rich kid who never amounted to much on his own and together they set off to spread the idea that white people should get credit for being born. Because learning to treat people well and function in a diverse society requires a little effort — and a little effort is way too much work for these boys.
Mostly because Spencer isn't actually that good at making racism seem fancy. He seems to just assume if you're a tall white guy in a jacket you can say literally whatever you want and it simply must be taken seriously. Have you seen his jacket, though? He has a jacket!
Spencer tells Younge that he's "not really" British and asserts that he has the authority to say that because his name is Richard Spencer. Okay. Forget that Dick here grew up as a forgettable prep-school kid in suburban Dallas. He gets to decide who is British because he has a British-sounding name.
Going from declaring your English ancestry based on your name, to deciding you are, in fact, in charge of deciding who is British only makes any sense if your parents let you sleep next to a constantly running microwave. Though, to be fair, it took America awhile to figure out the dangers of microwaves.
These are the microwave kids we have bad news for. Talking about being "ethnically British" and "replaced" isn't about a shared culture that's disappearing. Ancient Britons stopped being a thing in about the 5th century. Modern Britons come from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds. There are even parts of the UK where people grow up with first languages that aren't English! And, as we can safely assume no one claiming "British ethnicity" grew up speaking ancient Celtic at home or burying dead family members in barrows, it's clear this is just a way to say "white person" that sounds fancy. This term has nothing to do with culture and everything to do with how much SPF you need. That's especially obvious when you consider it's being said to a man named Gary Younge. A name I guess Richard thinks is … Italian? Maybe he thinks you accentuate the "e." Also maybe he's just really, really stupid.
But we don't need to read facial cues to understand Dick Spencer is a racist. We can just listen to him talk. In the interview, he goes on to say that slavery was good for African Americans, because it brought them to America and spared them from living in Africa. A continent still recovering from the oppressive rule of these European ancestors Dick is so proud of. Because all his self worth comes from the crimes against humanity a bunch of people he isn't even related to committed a hundred years ago. He has that little going on for himself. Even his hair is a total mess in this interview.
Some Richard Spencers do get that being named Richard Spencer doesn't entitle you to declare ethnicities. It doesn't even entitle you to free refills. The only thing this name would entitle you to is a key chain that says "Richard" or maybe "Spencer" if you're feeling saucy, and even then, you still have to pay for it.
Though it got heated, Younge showed amazing composure considering he was being told he didn't belong in his home country because of his skin color. It's hard to imagine the kind of bravery it must take to approach someone who doesn't recognize your humanity. It's even harder to believe Spencer has only been punched in the face once.
But Younge's interview made plenty of people in his home country proud. See, this is how it's done. You work hard, you learn, you grow, you get good at something, and then you can be proud of having become an award-winning journalist and published author.
A path that will inevitably leave you with only two things to be proud of: your skin tone and some jackets. And, spoiler alert: anyone can buy jackets, guys.


You can enjoy a special evening tonight as musical notes will flood the old Venetsanos winery in Megalochori.
Thanassis Cleopas from the popular Greek band Namaste (vocals, guitar) along with Kostas Lolos (violin) will give a concert at the winery, where Art Thira exhibition is still running.
The concert starts at 20:00 and entrance is free.


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Home > Resources > Interest > Wind Chill
Wind Chill and Other Meteorological Matters
Launching a meteorological balloon and sonde in Antarctica during a 190 kph
breeze at -15°C. What is the Wind Chill? And, which way is the wind blowing?
Wind chill is one of those things that allow us to exaggerate how cold it really is! But is it real? Yes - but the "yes" needs to be qualified. The wind chill factor is a calculated temperature that represents the 'feel' of a wind on exposed human skin in terms of an equivalent temperature in still air. The concept is based on sound principals, but its application should only be in the context of exposed skin. While wind speed in the most important parameter in the calculation of wind chill, humidity and pressure also has some impact, but are generally ignored.
The chilling effect of wind comes from two sources:
1. The disturbance of the insulating boundary layer of warm air over the skin
2. The evaporative cooling effect of moisture loss from the skin.
In practice, wind can also cause drafts within clothing and hence heat loss, but this effect is not considered in the chill factor calculation because of its obvious variability.
Note: You cannot cool to a temperature much lower than that of the wind, but you can cool faster to that temperature. Depending on the humidity, it is possible to drop below the air temperature by a few degrees.
Measuring wind chill
The wind chill is commonly presented as a table of temperature versus wind speed. An example of a Celsius-kph table and a Fahrenheit-mph table are presented below:
Wind Speed in Kilometres per Hour (kph)
0   10   20   30   40   50   60   70   80
20   19   16   15   14   13   13   13   13
15   13   10    8    7    6    5    5    5
10    8    4    1   -1   -2   -2   -3   -3
5    2   -3   -6   -8   -9  -10  -11  -11
0   -3   -9  -13  -15  -17  -18  -18  -19
-5   -8  -15  -20  -22  -24  -25  -26  -27
-10  -14  -22  -27  -30  -32  -33  -34  -34
The case illustrated in the photograph above is a 190 kph wind. However, the tables do not extend to these speeds. However, it can be seen that at higher wind speeds the wind chill changes by only a small amount with a change in wind speed. At -15°C, the change between 60 and 80 kph is just 1°C, so it is reasonable to conclude at 190 kph the wind chill would be around -45°C.
Wind Speed in Miles per Hour (mph)
0    5   10   15   20   25   30   35   40   45
45   43   34   29   26   23   21   20   19   18
35   32   22   16   12    8    6    4    3    2
30   27   16    9    4    1   -2   -4   -5   -6
25   22   10    2   -3   -7  -10  -12  -13  -14
20   16    3   -5  -10  -15  -18  -20  -21  -22
15   11   -3  -11  -17  -22  -25  -27  -29  -30
10    6   -9  -18  -24  -29  -33  -35  -37  -38
5    0  -15  -25  -31  -36  -41  -43  -45  -45
0   -5  -22  -31  -39  -44  -49  -52  -53  -54
-5  -10  -27  -38  -46  -51  -56  -58  -60  -62
-10  -15  -34  -45  -53  -59  -64  -67  -69  -70
-30  -36  -58  -72  -81  -88  -93  -97 -100 -102
-35  -42  -64  -78  -88  -96 -101 -105 -107 -109
-40  -47  -71  -85  -95 -103 -109 -113 -115 -117
A wind chill formula
For the mathematically minded, one formula in pseudo code for wind chill temperature tc is
if s < 8 then
c = -0.4488s
c = 14.81 - 2.682s + 0.055041s2 - 0.000575s3 + 0.000002402s4
tc = t + c (33.3 - t) / 73.3 °C
Where s = the wind speed in kilometres per hour (kph, 0<s<80) and t = the air temperature in degrees Celsius (°C, -50<t<+20). The result is in degrees Celsius and is accurate (i.e. matches standard tables) to better than 1°C over most of the range. To use other units, appropriate conversions should be made or the equations modified appropriately.
The formula is also valid for high temperatures and hot wind heat stress, although the last line would more appropriately be modified to th = t + t (40 - t) / 80, to allow for the fact that the skin temperature is likely to be closer to 40°C than 33°C.
The following Calculator implements this algorithm for wind speeds up to 80kph:
Enter Temperature and Wind Speed
(km/hr)
The impact of wind chill on humans
As already mentioned wind chill is not an exact measurement and is not the only parameter that contributes to comfort in windy conditions. The warming effect of direct sunlight can provide some relief. Also there are characteristics that effect particular individuals. For example someone who is thin or someone wearing damp clothes will lose more heat and feel colder than someone who is not.
Wind chill should be taken very seriously. Wind chill below -50°C to an exposed forehead can be very painful and cause unconsciousness in minutes. If a significant percentage of skin is exposed, core temperature will drop rapidly and induce server hypothermia, coma and death within 10 to 15 minutes.
When the body's core temperature is at -35°C, deep shivering will occur and recovery in a warm environment can take hours. At -34°C blood flow to the brain is impaired causing difficulty in walking, talking and sleepiness. Below 30°C the body no longer attempts to regulate temperature and coma in induced. At -25°C the heart stops. It iced water this occurs in less than 30 minutes.
The impact of wind chill is summarised in a table below.
Wind Chill Factor
(w / m2)
Impact on Human Comfort
above -13 °C
below -13 °C, above -24 °C
possible frost nip
frostbite likely
below -50 °C
exposed skin will freeze in 30 seconds
What is the Wind Chill Factor?
In the above table an addition term is introduced: the Wind Chill Factor. Wind Chill Factor is a more scientific term for 'wind chill' and is expressed in watts per square meter. It is the total conductive heat flux from a heated surface exposed to a cold wind. Typically 33°C is chosen as the temperature of the heated surface as it reasonably representative of the human skin temperature in the cold. As a matter of interest, the human body generates 150 - 500 watts of heat, depending on exertion levels.
The Wind Chill Factor is a useful measure, as it may be used in conjunction with other mechanism of heat loss or gain to yield a net effect.
Is there a Sun Roast Factor ?
Is there an equivalent Sun Roast Factor at the other end of the scale? There should be, but there is not one in common use.
Absorption of the sun's radiant heat can increase the skin's temperature above ambient and above the bodies core temperature (37°C). The result can be server heat stress, hyperthermia and even death.
When the body's temperature is at 42°C, heat stroke is likely to develop with dizziness, fainting. At 43°C abdominal distress, delirium and physical damage to body cells, especially those of the brain and possible death. The solution is to find shade, apply cooler material to skin (such as water or mud) and / or exploit the cooling effect of a breeze (i.e. wind chill!).
The intensity of the sun's radiation can also be expressed as a heat flux in watts per square meter. Typically the midday sun is 1100 watts per square meter although it may down to 700 watts per square meter at high latitudes. If this figure is subtracted from the Wind Chill Factor, it can significantly alter the comfort level of the environment.
Conversely to the warming effect of the sun, a clear night sky can have a cooling impact as heat is radiated into space. On a clear night the heat loss can be as high as 150 watts per square meter.
The human body has a very narrow range of operating temperature. The core temperature is the temperature of the main body cavity and is normally maintained at 37°C ±0.5°C. Excursions outside this range can be very serious.
Thankfully, however, the human body has evolved a most effective thermo-regulation system.


This original item of cutlery that has all but disappeared today makes a delightful surprise gift.
Koch & Bergfeld's Honey twirler made of 925 sterling silver not only allows you to take honey cleanly out of the jar, but can also be hung nonchalantly on the rim thanks to its little hook. Sticky fingers covered with honey become a thing of the past.


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Q: Pass an Object through Django Forms I'm trying to pass an object through a form, but it is not working for me. In models, my Subscription model has a Customer model reference, and any time I want to create or update a Subscription, I need to include the Customer associated with it.
class Subscription(StripeObject):

    sub_user        = models.ForeignKey(Customer)
    creation_date   = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)

In my view, I am getting everything I need, and in my template, I am trying to pass the customer object from my view as one of the form input fields.
def profile(request):
    user = request.user.get_full_name()
    menu_group = Recipes.objects.filter(today=True).order_by('-price')
    apartments = Apartment.objects.order_by('apartment')
    plans = Plan.objects.order_by('amount')

    try:
        customer = Customer.objects.get(user=user)
    except Customer.DoesNotExist:
        customer = Customer(stripe_id=user, user=user, account_balance=0, currency="usd")
        customer.save()
        customer = Customer.objects.get(user=user)

    try:
        subscription = Subscription.objects.get(sub_user=customer)
    except Subscription.DoesNotExist:
        subscription = None

    try:
        charge_id = Subscribe.objects.get(user=user)
    except Subscribe.DoesNotExist:
        charge_id = None

    if request.method == "POST":
        form = AddSubscription(request.POST)

        if form.is_valid(): # charges the card
            if subscription is None:
                form.save()
                return HttpResponseRedirect('/subscription/charge/')

            elif subscription.sub_change(form.cleaned_data['weekly_plan']):
                form.save()
                subscription.checked_out = True
                return HttpResponseRedirect('/profile/')

            else:
                form.save()
                subscription.checked_out = False
                return HttpResponseRedirect('/subscription/charge/')
        else:
            return HttpResponseRedirect('/profile/error/')

    else:
        form = AddSubscription()
    return render_to_response("profile.html", {'customer': customer, 'menu_group_list': menu_group, 'subscription': subscription, 'charge_id': charge_id, 'apartments': apartments, 'plans': plans}, context_instance=RequestContext(request))

Template: profile.html
{% with cus=customer %}
<input type="hidden" id="sub_user" name="sub_user" value="{{cus}}">
{% endwith %}

Form:
class AddSubscription(forms.ModelForm):

    sub_user = forms.ModelChoiceField(queryset=Customer.objects.none())

    class Meta:
        model = Subscription
        fields = ['sub_user']

    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
        super(AddSubscription, self).__init__(*args, **kwargs)

The form is apparently not valid. I've already tried using ModelChoiceField, which did not work, and I can confirm both the Subscription and Customer objects I'm working with exist. Any ideas? Has anyone seen this problem before? How can I pass the ForeignKey Customer object through a form?

A: You're passing a Python object to the template, where Django attempts to render it to HTML and pass it back in the HTTP post. However, neither HTML nor HTTP have any knowledge of what a Customer object is; all you'd get would be the string representation of the object.
You could fix this by passing the Customer id instead, but there is absolutely no point. You don't need to pass the Customer to and from the form at all; you successfully get it from the request when you instantiate the form on GET, you can do exactly the same on POST.

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The painting is on the wall
TBI Art & Culture: The Warlis – The painting is on the wall
Post author:Gangadharan Menon
Post category:Art / Culture / Fine Arts / Maharashtra / Tribes
Warli Art is a lot more than those stick figures you see in art stores these days. Gangadharan Menon takes us on a rich voyage of discovery where he unearths the history, meaning and evolution of Warli Art. And he does this in the most interesting way possible – by meeting and studying the Warli tribe: their traditions, folk tales and everyday life!
It all started four decades ago: in the early 70s. Pupul Jayakar, the woman who unearthed many an Indian folk idiom, along with her field assistant Bhaskar Kulkarni, was on a voyage of rediscovery. First they rediscovered the rich and colourful Madhubani art, and then the amazingly spartan idiom of Warli art that shunned the use of all colours except two: brown and white.
Warli painting: a detail
Jivya Soma Mashe, one of the accomplished Warli artists of the time, was invited to New Delhi for a demonstration of their art. In front of unbelieving eyes, on a sheet of brown paper, Jivya drew the figure of Paalghaat, the Goddess of Fertility, sitting in the centre of an intricately drawn temple. When prodded to draw more visuals, Jivya drew a blank. He sheepishly admitted that this is all that every Warli artist knows to draw: the ritualistic drawing of the Goddess which is painted on the walls of a Warli house on the day of the wedding.
All in a week's work
According to Phiroza Tafti, the convenor of the Dahanu Chapter of INTACH, Jivya was encouraged by Pupul Jayakar to break the shackles of convention and depict the rich mythology and the evocative legends of their tribe in their own inimitable Warli style. Jivya came back to his native village and had a meeting with other fellow artists. And once liberated from the strict traditions of ritualistic paintings, the floodgates were opened and out flowed thousands of distinctly different Warli paintings: depicting their myths, folk tales and daily life. And Warli art moved from the depictions of god to the depictions of mortals.
The brush that's an extension of the artist's hand
On our visit to Dahanu in the North Konkan belt of Coastal Maharashtra, Phiroza Tafti offered to take us around the padas, or the villages, of the Warli tribe and share her experiences with us. Right from the time she came to Dahanu as a newly-wed city-based rebel who made the chickoo orchard of her husband Jehangir her permanent home.
The totemic idols of a Warli temple
A pilgrimage to the Waghoba Mandir was first on the list. Here we saw idols carved on totem poles. The totem pole was a relic from pre-historic times and the idol was a symbol of their contact with the rest of the world. Originally, the Warlis never worshipped man-made idols. The shaman of the village on his sojourn to the nearby hills would pick up small rocks that spoke with him in positive tones. These would be kept under trees, and they would then become their places of worship. Over many centuries, influenced by mainstream religions, the weather-beaten stones eventually took man-made shapes and temples were built around them.
While inside the shrine of the Tiger God Waghoba, Phiroza insisted that we sit down and feel the vibrations of the place. And indeed as we closed our eyes in deep meditation, a certain calmness soothed our souls. Was it the sound of the brook that flowed nearby that we heard, or was it the sound of the stream of consciousness?
Warli women going to work in their fields
The Warli people are a simple folk with simple beliefs that govern their lives. According to Yashodhara Dalmia, an authority on tribal arts and anthropology, the Warlis are frugal in their habits and speech.
A Warli woman, before she cooks supper, asks her family members how many 'bhakris' would each one of them eat that night. And she would then make exactly that number. When Yashodhara asked the woman why she does this every day, day after day, the woman replied, `These bhakris are cooked on the back of Kansaari, our Goddess of Harvest. Why give her more pain than what's necessary?'
The welcome sign of a Warli home
Another unique character of this tribe is that they speak very little, almost in monosyllables. That's because the Warlis believe that words have an uncanny habit of suddenly becoming real. So they ensure they don't speak anything untoward lest it becomes true!
Probably in sheer contrast to this frugality, every Warli artist pours his heart out while painting. Though the figures are graphic, devoid of details and colour like cave paintings, they are surprisingly rich in their choice of subjects: human figures in various situations, gods, trees, plants, and animals both wild and domesticated. Even the minutest ant finds place in their paintings. As Yashodhara puts it so succinctly, `They are rich, yet hieroglyphic in effect.'
Since Phiroza had to rush off to the school where she teaches, she assigned us to Yashode, her trusted Warli maid of 30 years. Yashode turned out to be more Warli than most: in terms of using words. While giving directions as I was driving, she would just point her hand to the left or the right without speaking a single word!
Jaanu Ravte, a picture of dedication
She took us to the house of Jaanu Ravte, a promising young Warli painter. First he took me to his studio, which he shares with six other artists of his co-operative. Then, after a cup of tea, he took us around his house that was barely lit by a skylight on the tiled roof, and a lone, small window. It was a wall such as this, smeared with mud and cow-dung, that was the original canvas of Warli art. And staring at that dingy wall, I understood why the Warlis don't use colour but a white, rice-based paint to create their artworks. The sparkling white of the rice-paint gleams in the under-lit house, catching even the faintest of sunrays that come in reluctantly. Giving the painting a truly ethereal feel.
The Warli artist of tomorrow
Seeing Janu paint was a revelation. His hand was an extension of his mind, and his brush was an extension of his hand. It started with a basket and around it he weaved a tapestry of Warli life, all in a swirl of perpetual motion.
Today, in response to the art market, villages after villages have taken up Warli painting; and in many cases the raw, creative energy has been replaced by static, decorative motifs that are saleable. Underlining the fact that a painting becomes a work of art only if it's created by the forces inside, and not the forces outside. And it's left to artists like Jaanu to uphold the fabulous traditions that have been transferred from one paint-brush to the next, across generations.
And quiet flows the Asaavali
All Photos by Gangadharan Menon
After 28 years in advertising as a writer and creative director, Gangadharan Menon quit the profession to take up his first and second love: teaching and travel. He has over 60 published articles that recount the joy of travelling in this amazing country. A member of Bombay Natural History Society, he is an avid wildlife photographer too. He can be contacted on wildganges[at]gmail.com
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The Anti-Treaty Vote in the General Election 1923
Under the Anglo-Irish treaty, the Irish Free State was established as a semi-independent territory under the British Crown. It comprised 26 of Ireland's 32 counties, with the remaining six counties (which were predominantly nationalist) part of the United Kingdom. Sinn Féin, the Irish Republicans, wanted full independence and repudiated the treaty, despite its narrow approval by the Irish electorate. This created such tension between the pro and anti-treaty supporters that it erupted into a civil war (1922–23). After the execution and imprisonment of several prominent Republican members, a general election was held on 27 August 1923. The pro-Free State party won with 40 per cent of the votes. Sinn Féin supporters, many of whom were in prison and unable to vote, won 27 per cent of the vote. From 1926, the Irish Republicans formed a political party called Fianna Fáil, which was continuously in office from March 1932–February 1948.
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Stephen Alberts is a content creator and video producer. He specializes in business promos and documentary-style brand films.
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He founded Blue Barn Creative in San Diego, CA with his two partners Vic Alavi and Carlos Foster in 2011. Prior to this, he earned his chops in video marketing and video editing for Estee Lauder in NYC. Upon moving to San Diego, he started his career in Broadcast television. During that time, he earned multiple Emmy Awards for commercials he created. After realizing that San Diego needed a quality video production agency, he and his partners started Blue Barn Creative. Stephen shoots and edits in addition to the marketing consultation he provides clients on a daily basis.
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I was born and raised in northeast Nebraska where ranching, farming, and hunting are a part of daily life. I've worked on a variety of properties from farms and ranches to hunting leases and recently I've been fortunate to purchase my own property. These endeavors are made possible with the full support of my loving wife and our two great kids. Whether you're buying or selling land, I'm a hands on agent with deep Nebraska roots who's ready to go to work for you.
Through the US Military and private sector, I have been privileged to work in 10 different countries.
Any day that I can hunt with family or friends.


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USA Director
Pier Francesco
Abortivi
European Director
Canadian Director
Mazik
African Director
Hedrick
Recruiter and European facilitator (Executive Director 2002-2007)
Ja Eue
has served as a worship leader and director for over 25 years for multiple organizations and churches. She is passionate about world missions, the local church and prayer. Her life has been dedicated to serving through short-term international teams and in the ministry of worship. Ann joined ACCI as a mission member in 2010 and serves as the USA Director and also offers support in member care, partnership development and short term missions. Ann is married to Luke and lives in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area.
grew up in Waterloo, Ontario. He has a BTh with a major in missions. Jeff and his wife, Terri raised their 3 daughters in Ottawa, Canada while serving in full-time ministry and taking part in many STM trips to Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. Jeff worked for the City of Ottawa in social services, and then as an Associate Pastor of Administration and most recently as a missionary in South Africa for a number of NGO's.
Since returning to Canada, Jeff and Terri have been actively walking out the calling God has placed on their hearts. They are building a ministry to mentor, train and educate youth and young adults in South Africa through Sawubona Project; their incorporated nonprofit.
As African Director, Jeff is passionate about serving and supporting spiritually courageous missionaries who are actively living out the dreams God has placed on their hearts.
was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada and having left a career in high tech, now serves with his wife Tracey in full time ministry. Their ACCI mission focus is offering inner healing and discipleship. He mentors various groups of men and serves with several ministries helping men recover their true identity in Christ. Randy has worked in a variety of businesses over the years but has never been as satisfied and fulfilled as where God presently has him. He is looking forward to serving in the area of member care using his experience, passions and gifts. Randy enjoys time fishing, reading and participating in triathlon, but time with family would still reign at the top of his list.
was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada and now serves in the area with her husband Randy. Their ACCI mission focus is offering inner healing and discipleship ministry to several organizations and local churches. She desires to see the Church walking in health and in their calling. She will also be functioning as an assistant to ACCI's Canadian Director. Tracey has worked in management, communication and administration with various Kingdom-minded businesses and she has been an assistant to an international ministry leader. Tracey has 2 children, 2 step children and 12 grandchildren and enjoys investing in their lives. In her spare time you'll find her, sewing, crocheting, walking a beach or enjoying friends.
is originally from Greensboro, NC and is a graduate of Bethany College of Missions, Minneapolis, Minnesota. As the International Director, Lauren manages ACCI's staff, and provides member care to ACCI's missionaries around the world. Lauren is married to Andrew and has two daughters named Arianna and Eve and a son named Silas. She enjoys long distance running, hiking, reading, and a good cup of coffee.
is from Parma, Italy and joined ACCI as a mission member in 2006. Passionate about training, church unity, and evangelism, Francesco sees the value of ACCI's commitment to partner with other Christian ministries and individuals to bring the Gospel to Europe and to the world. In addition to serving as the ACCI European Director, Francesco serves as the Director of Progetto Archippo, a non-denominational training center that offers practical and spiritual tools for Christian leaders in Italy. Francesco is married to Alessia, and has two children, Giulio and Francesca.
and his wife, Irene, were among the very first missionaries to join ACCI's team in 2006. After being trained as an electrical technician, Daniel attended Bethany College of Missions where he was recruited by Tony Hedrick (ACCI's founder) to work at a Bible printing ministry in Sri Lanka. Daniel and Irene worked faithfully in leadership over the operations in Sri Lanka for 5 years in difficult political conditions before returning to their native Germany to continue the work in another leadership capacity.
Daniel's passion is to see God's Kingdom expanded effectively and to build up people to reach their calling. He sees networking as an essential ingredient for this to happen.
In his spare time, Daniel like to play soccer, read and spend time with his family.
continues to work as an international missionary with ACCI, traveling throughout Italy, Europe, Canada and the United States. He is active in training new missionaries, teaching, doing personal evangelism, and mentoring national and immigrant pastors. As an ACCI staff member, Tony serves as a recruiter and European facilitator. His wife, Jeanne, is a writer and freelance editor. They reside in South Carolina.


it's hard to imagine life without them!
& Cuddly you won't be able to resist picking him up.
known for its beauty and rarity.
Angoras are very intelligent, loving, playful and adaptable.
household because of their assertive natures.
considered to be dog-like in their attentions.
frequent grooming is recommended to prevent hairballs.
This breed of cat originated in the mountains of Turkey.
shaded, smoke, tabby, bi-color and parti-color patterns.
basic immunizations, health check up and be socialized.
Pricing varies due to breeding, awards and coloring.
care of their pets. Bravo for you and keep up the good work.


More than 500,000 people in the United States live with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its progression to this terminal disease remains a major source of reduced quality of life and significant premature mortality. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a very debilitating disease and standards of medical care involve aggressive monitoring for signs of disease progression as well as early referral to specialists for dialysis or possible renal transplant. KDIGO guidelines define CKD using markers of kidney damage, specifically markers that determine proteinuria and glomerular filtration rate. By definition, the presence of both of these factors (glomerular filtration rate [GFR] less than 60mL/min and albumin greater than 30mg per gram of creatinine) along with abnormalities of kidney structure or function for greater than three months signifies chronic kidney disease. End-stage renal disease, moreover, is defined as a GFR less than 15mL/min.
End-stage renal disease can be caused by many chronic diseases. In the United States, diabetes is the leading cause. Other causes include hypertension, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, prolonged obstruction of the urinary tract, vesicoureteral reflux, recurrent pyelonephritis, and certain medications such as NSAIDs, calcineurin inhibitors, and antiretrovirals.
According to the United States Renal Data System, in 2015, there were 124,411 new ESRD diagnoses, reflecting an increasing burden of kidney failure. The prevalence of the disease has been rising at a stable number of about 20,000 cases per year.
The degree of kidney failure varies widely by race in the US. In 2015, the rate of ESRD was three times higher in African Americans as compared to Caucasians (393.5 versus 139.9 per million population). In that same year, the ESRD prevalence was about ten times higher in American Indians or Alaska Natives and twice higher in Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders. Rates were 1.3 times higher in Asian Americans. Of note, rates in the African American population have been decreasing each year since 2006, leading to an overall decrease of 21%. This reduction has been even more pronounced in American Indians/Alaska Natives.
The decline of kidney function is gradual and initially may present asymptomatically. The natural history of renal failure depends on the etiology of the disease but ultimately involves early homeostatic mechanisms involving hyperfiltration of the nephrons. As nephrons become damaged, the kidney increases the rate of filtration in the residual normal ones. As a result, the patient with mild renal impairment can show normal creatinine values, and the disease can go undetected for some time. This adaptive mechanism will run its course and will eventually cause damage to the glomeruli of the remaining nephrons. It is at this point that antihypertensives such as ACEs or ARBs may be beneficial in slowing the progress of the disease and preserve renal function.
End-stage renal disease can present with a constellation of signs and symptoms. Some include volume overload refractory to diuretics, hypertension poorly responsive to medication, anemia, mineral and bone disorders, and metabolic derangements including hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, metabolic acidosis, hypo/hypercalcemia, and hyperphosphatemia. Uremic toxicity also can present as anorexia, nausea, vomiting, bleeding diatheses, pericarditis, uremic neuropathy or encephalopathy, seizure, coma, and death. Uremic toxicity is an indication for urgent dialysis.
Chronic kidney disease is diagnosed when there is evidence of kidney damage for at least 3 months or in any patient who has a GFR less than 60 mL/min for that same amount of time.
To calculate GFR, three equations are commonly used (the MDRD, CKD-EPI and Cockcroft-Gault formula). However, the best estimate of GFR is the CKD-EPI equation, which adjusts for age, race, and gender. It is important to note, however, that the formula tends to underestimate the true GFR at a GFR greater than 60mL/min.
To quantitate albuminuria, a spot urine protein/creatinine ratio can be done. A value greater than 30 mg of albumin per gram of creatinine is considered abnormal while values greater than 300mg/g is considered severely impaired renal function. Additionally, a 24-hour urine protein can also be performed. A value greater than 3.5 g is concerning for nephrotic range proteinuria.
Further evaluation of kidney disease can include a renal ultrasound, CBC, BMP, urinalysis, and/or kidney biopsy. An ultrasound can provide data estimating size, obstructions, stones, cystic renal disease, mass lesions, echogenicity, and cortical thinning. Blood work will determine if there is secondary anemia and will detect evidence of electrolyte derangement. In cases of severe anemia secondary to CKD, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents should be started at a hemoglobin level below 10g/dL.
Finally, a renal biopsy may be necessary if the etiology remains unclear.
Treating the underlying cause and managing blood pressure and proteinuria. Blood pressure should be targeted to a systolic blood pressure less than 130 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure less than 80 mmHg in both diabetic and non-diabetic adults whose urine albumin excretion exceeds 30 mg for 24 hours. For diabetics with proteinuria, an ACEI or ARB should be started in cases where urine albumin values range between 30 and 300mg in 24 hours and greater than 300 mg in 24 hours. These drugs slow the disease progression, particularly when initiated before the GFR decreases to less than 60 mL/min or before plasma creatinine concentration exceeds 1.2 and 1.5 in women and men, respectively.
Other targets in preventive care and monitoring should include tight glycemic control, cardiovascular risk reduction, and general lifestyle recommendations such as smoking cessation and dietary restriction. Glycemic control is critical. An A1C less than 7 is generally recommended to prevent or delay microvascular complications in this population. Management with sodium glucose transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors may reduce the burden of disease in those with Type II diabetes mellitus.
Treatment of chronic metabolic acidosis with supplemental renal bicarbonate also may slow the progression of end-stage renal disease.
Patients with CKD tend to have dyslipidemia, particularly hypertriglyceridemia. So monitoring with lipid panels and initiation of statins or other hypoglycemic agents can be started.
Lifestyle modification and dietary restriction are recommended. Adhering to a low salt diet (less than 2 g/day), a renal diet (avoiding foods that are high in phosphorus), and restricting daily protein to 0.8g per kg body weight per day are essential to managing disease burden.
Hypocalcemia should also be monitored. A 25-OH vitamin D level less than 10 ng/mL warrants initiation of ergocalciferol 50,000 IU weekly for 6 to 8 weeks before switching to cholecalciferol 800 to 1000 IU daily.
KDIGO 2012: CKD classification takes into account the GFR level as well as the severity of albuminuria. It can be found on the KDIGO guidelines website.
ESRD is a terminal illness defined as having a glomerular filtration rate less than 15 mL/min.
The most common cause in the US is diabetic nephropathy followed by hypertension.
Other etiologies can include glomerulonephritis, cystic kidney disease, recurrent kidney infection, chronic obstruction, etc.
The disease can present with nausea, vomiting, metabolic, hematologic, electrolyte derangements, seizures, coma, bleeding diathesis, refractory fluid overload and hypertension unresponsive to pharmacotherapy, uremic pericarditis, etc.
Vigilant monitoring of GFR and proteinuria in diabetics and non-diabetics is essential for management of progression of disease in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Early referral to specialists is necessary as dialysis or renal transplant planning can be started immediately.


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Donald Chan
How to Watch This Week's Breathtaking 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse
ALI SUNDERMIER, BUSINESS INSIDER
On September 1, as a dark shadow falls across the morning sky, a burning ring of fire will rise over Africa.
No, it isn't heralding an apocalypse or any other brand of worldwide catastrophe (as far as we know). And there certainly won't be any circus performers riding tigers through it. Instead, this astronomical phenomenon will be a result of something called an annular solar eclipse.
A total eclipse gone wrong
A solar eclipse occurs during a new moon, when the Moon is sandwiched in a perfect line between Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon facing us is nothing but a shadow.
In a total eclipse the Moon's path carries it directly in front of the Sun, where it blocks out all of the light and leaves nothing but the faint white ring of the Sun's corona.
Wide corona eclipse. Credit: NASA
Annular solar eclipses are kind of like total solar eclipses gone wrong.
In an annular eclipse, the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun, but because of the Moon's elliptical orbit, it's a little too distant and small-seeming to obscure the entire Sun.
So when the smallish Moon sits in the centre of our giant, fiery star, it leaves a blazing circle of light in the sky - a ring of fire.
After Thursday's event, the next annular solar eclipse will occur on 26 February 2017 and will be visible in South America. A total solar eclipse coined the Great American Eclipse is slated for 21 August 2017 and will be visible in the continental US (for the first time in 40 years).
September's spectacular annular eclipse will only be visible for about 10 minutes along a very thin line through the African continent.
The eclipse will begin on one end of the continent, and end on the other side, off the coast of Madagascar.
But observers in the rest of the world won't be completely left in the dark. Slooh, an online observatory, will be offering live coverage of the event, offering as many different views as possible.
The broadcast will feature solar scientists, Slooh astronomers, and cultural experts to "help bring a deeper understanding to solar eclipses and their place in the larger culture of mankind".
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If you do happen to be in the right place (Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Mozambique or Madagascar) at the right time (9:08am local time) during the event, your naked eyes are one of the worst possible instruments to use to observe the eclipse.
Even though the Moon is covering most of the Sun's light, that ring of fire will still flood your eyes with a tremendous amount of radiation. A measly 1 percent of the Sun's light is still intense enough to burn your retina, which is the part of your eye that converts light into signals.
To avoid nasty conditions like permanent eye damage and blindness, you should probably sport some protective eyewear (something a little more substantial than sunglasses) such as eclipse glasses.
Or if you want to play it super safe, you can just check out the livestream from Slooh on Thursday, September 1, at 2:30am EST.
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Dorothy Adams, head of Bill English's social investment unit, is from the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), has a State Services Commission (SSC) email address and is quartered in the Treasury. Meet the new public sector.
Actually, most of the sector will remain in its various bunkers.
But another different bit is the proposed ministry for vulnerable children (as the New Zealand Herald labelled it last week). It is intended to be able, like the Accident Compensation Corporation, to buy the services it needs for its at-risk children.
That is not the way ministries and departments have worked since the 1988 reforms. It is potentially disruptive because to make its purchases the ministry will need some funds that now go to other agencies, disturbing budget lines and protected patches.
But the patch protectors are adjusting. There is a "board" of chief executives of social ministries. Among other things, it is overseeing work on some of the knotty questions raised by mining and sharing data.
That is a purpose of Adams' social investment unit (SIU). It has no formal place or status as a ministry, department, Crown entity or commission. Asked about that last week, English, to whom it reports and who wants it to be independent, said it "has a place in the cabinet" — that is, with him.
Just as well because the Treasury is kicking it out and it will need backing if it is to pay rent somewhere, which, apparently, will not be in MSD's new premises, though, intriguingly, it is MSD that is advertising on its careers site for an SIU senior executive assistant. The SIU does not yet have its website up.
One bit of the SIU's job is to build an exchange platform for data on those being socially invested in, which is to be shared by agencies doing the investing and by not-for-profits doing some of the legwork — and, possibly, local councils which get involved.
An SIU print blurb talks of "automatically, and in near real-time if desired, the highway will source, collate and deliver information to providers to support their service delivery."
This involves complex privacy issues, for which social agencies are having to gear up. That multiple outfits are involved adds to the risks.
English also wants public access to the cost-benefit data supporting social agencies' successful budget bids for funds.
The SIU's other main job is "providing guidance on what social investment approach means in practice", right down to the front line. That includes evaluating results and so the "return on investment".
The focus is on "outcomes" and so has long time horizons, requires built-in resilience in the programmes and ties in with the balance sheet approach the Treasury and English want to bring to the budget, now in effect a profit-and-loss account telling only part of the story.
The Treasury links this into its "living standards framework" of general wellbeing (not just GDP). It is working with other agencies to develop ways to measure social, human and natural resources "capitals".
One particularly challenging measurement just starting to be addressed is the return on investment in early childhood education. That involves very long time horizons.
These sorts of "explorations", as some call them, in effect ask how far the investment approach can be taken.
The original approach was to actuarially calculate the cost of inaction — say, a person on a benefit for life or returning to crime after prison — and, from that, work out the dividend from state intervention that averts such fiscal costs.
This "forward liability" approach is still at the heart of "social investment" but is now a measure more than an objective, backers insist.
English has narrowed it to those "most at risk", from whom the greatest return can be secured and to whom funds now spent elsewhere could be diverted.
English particularly focuses on the "most vulnerable children". Hence the Herald's title for the new agency. (Wags' alternatives: "Ministry for Forward Liabilities" or "Ministry for Children's Futures", as in "I'm from the government, I'm here to design your future.")
The tight focus is intended as a starting point to demonstrate that the approach can work and thus build credence before it is widened.
But critics say a tight focus risks stigmatising children it deals with and thus undoing some good work and the return on investment.
Labour's Jacinda Ardern adds that it leaves out many thousands of others "at risk" and many tens of thousands more in some need, undervalues investment in all children and doesn't cover underlying influences on childhood wellbeing, including the houses they live in.
Official Labour policy is for a Ministry for Children — all children.
In effect, Ardern and Labour want a wider notion of "investment" to focus on assets. And if they get into office, they would find the Treasury has been edging down that track.
They would also find a public sector "investing" in organisational transition. To what no one yet knows.
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An Arizona woman is being charged with child abuse for allegedly abusing her seven adopted children and forcing them to be part of a YouTube video series, which the platform has now shut down.
Machelle Hackney, 48, operated the "Fantastic Adventures" YouTube channel featuring her children going through superhero training and visiting fantasy lands, ABC 15 Arizona reports.
Hackney is being charged with seven counts of child abuse, five counts of unlawful imprisonment, and five counts of child neglect. The woman's two biological sons, ages 26 and 28, are also being charged with seven counts each of failing to report abuse of a minor, In Maricopa reports .
The children were reportedly pepper sprayed and often left in a closet for days at a time without food, water, or a restroom. When police went to the family's residence they found one child in an unlocked closet wearing only a pull-up, and the six other children at the residence appeared to be malnourished, officials said.
The children were being punished, sometimes by being sprayed from head to toe with pepper spray, if they didn't recall their lines for their mother's YouTube show or did not participate as directed, according to the report.
While police were questioning the children, one child was afraid to eat in case his mother smelled chips on his breath, and another said he was only allowed to eat because the police were there and had not eaten in two days, officials said. A search warrant for the residence uncovered two cans of pepper spray.
The seven children were removed from the woman's custody. As of March 19, the woman's YouTube channel had close to 800,000 subscribers and nearly 250 million views.
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The attorney for two former employees of the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, undaunted by a jury verdict that found no evidence of wrongdoing, has filed a motion for a new trial.
In April, after a weeks-long trial in Nevada County Superior Court, the jury found no evidence former Sheriff's Office employee Yvonne Evans was retaliated against, charged with embezzlement and eventually fired, after complaining of sexual harassment by then-Undersheriff Richard Kimball. They also found no evidence her husband, Lt. Bill Evans, was forced to retire after being subjected to an internal affairs investigation and a fitness-for-duty evaluation.
The couple's attorney, Kerry Schaffer, had painted the Sheriff's Office — from Sheriff Keith Royal on down — as engaging in a conspiracy to discredit his clients. Schaffer put the price tag for their economic losses, pain and suffering at about $4.75 million.
But county attorney Carl Fessenden argued it might be true Yvonne Evans complained about harassment and was fired, but there was no connection between the two events. Bill Evans, he said, retired of his own free will.
The jury found that Yvonne Evans engaged in a protected activity — complaining of sexual harassment — and that she suffered an adverse action, her termination. But they did not believe her termination was retaliatory. In Bill Evans' case, the jury found he was not forced to retire.
At the time, Schaffer expressed disappointment and noted the verdict was not unanimous. On May 9, Schaffer filed a motion to vacate the verdict and to request a new trial. He was not specific as to the grounds for his motions, citing a number of possibilities including jury misconduct, new or insufficient evidence, an irregularity on the proceedings, or an error in law.
A hearing has been scheduled for June 15.
To contact reporter Liz Kellar, email lizk@theunion.com or call 530-477-4236.


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Good Italian food is a little hard to find in Bangkok and that is what makes Amici by Pomodoro such a gem. It has been around for almost 10 years. Quality is always premium and consistent here and that is what has given it such a following among the locals.
The restaurant is in Siam Paragon and offers different kinds of seating. You can sit in the spacious main hall, or if you prefer some privacy, you can request to sit at the tables on the elegant mezzanine. There is also outdoor seating for those who prefer a more natural setting.
We decided to spoil ourselves with a wagyu tenderloin steak (2,500 baht).
They are also famous for their pizzas and we ordered this Calzone pizza as well.
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The number of victims of human trafficking here in the first half of this year has reached record high.
The Visayan Forum Foundation Inc. (VFFI), a non-government organization based in Lipata Port and known for its effective measures on anti-trafficking programs revealed that the number of victims they have assisted has reached a record high of 227. Of this number, 63 are female minors.
VFFI's regional head coordinator Zenaida E. Calungsad told MindaNews this number is more than last year's total of 164, 89 of them women and children.
In 2004, VFFI recorded 244 victims but that was for the period of 12 months. This year, the figure has reached 227 and it is only the first six months of the year.
Nineteen of the 244 victims in 2008 were rescued during the first and second quarters.
Calungsad said that in the first six months this year, authorities have filed four cases, including one against a suspected foreign recruiter, for violation of Republic Act 9208 or An Act to institute policies to eliminate trafficking in persons especially women and children, establishing the necessary institutional mechanisms for the protection and support of trafficked persons.
This was achieved through the joint efforts of the Philippine Port Authority-Port Police, the VVFI, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Labor and Employment, and the Philippine Coast Guard.
Calunsag said most of the victims, especially the minors, were returned to their families.
She said 11 suspects are currently facing charges but some of them are still at large and the rest were able to post bail for their temporary liberty.
Calunsag noted that Mindanao is one of the primary sources of human trafficking in the country.
Port Police Chief Inspector Eugenio Lira, Jr. said Surigao City is the strategic point of destination going to the north or south of the country.
Bus lines operate the Davao-Manila route via Lipata port.
He said much cheaper fare and lenient enforcement of the law attract illegal recruiters here.


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The Cotton Club was a New York City night club located first in the Harlem neighborhood on 142nd St & Lenox Ave from 1923 to 1935 and then for a brief period from 1936 to 1940 in the midtown Theater District. The club operated most notably during America's Prohibition Era.
The club was a whites-only establishment even though it featured many of the most popular black entertainers of the era, including musicians Cab Calloway, Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Jimmie Lunceford, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Fats Waller, vocalists Adelaide Hall,Ethel Waters, Avon Long, the Dandridge Sisters, the Will Vodery Choir, Berry Brothers, Nina Mae McKinney, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, and dancers Bill Robinson, The Nicholas Brothers, Stepin Fetchit, and Earl Snakehips Tucker.
During its heyday, the Cotton Club served as a hip meeting spot featuring regular "Celebrity Nights" on Sundays, which featured guests such as Jimmy Durante, George Gershwin, Sophie Tucker, Paul Robeson, Al Jolson, Mae West, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin, Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, Langston Hughes, Judy Garland, Moss Hart, and Mayor Jimmy Walker among others.
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The Cotton Club was a nightclub located in North Portland, Oregon. Located at 2125 N. Vancouver Avenue (and N. Tillamook Street), the club gained regional (and a bit of national) fame in the 1960s as the "only nightclub on the West Coast with wall-to-wall soul." Celebrities such as Cab Calloway, Sammy Davis, Jr., Cass Elliot, the Kingston Trio, Joe Louis, and Archie Moore would visit the nightclub when they were in town.
Paul Knauls moved to Portland, Oregon in 1963 in order to purchase the club. It was located in a neighborhood where African-Americans settled after Vanport was destroyed by flooding in 1948 and Interstate 5 and the Memorial Coliseum uprooted a number of black-owned business. By the 1960s, it was part of a thriving area that include the Blue Ribbon Barbecue, Lew's Men's Shop, and the House of Fortune Cafe.
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The Cotton Club was a night club in New York City in the 1920s and 1930s.
Cotton Club may also refer to:
Cotton Club (Portland), a club in Portland, Oregon, USA
Cotton Club (Las Vegas), a club in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The Cotton Club (film), a fictionalized version of events from the New York City Cotton Club
Cotton Club Casino on the former SS Nantucket (1957) in Mississippi, USA
Cotton Club Bottling Company (Cleveland OH, USA), a soft-drink bottler (1963-1998) serving Northeast Ohio with Cotton Club brand ginger ale, etc. Formerly the Miller-Becker Company.
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The Cotton Club was a club at 500 Jackson St. in the West Side of Las Vegas, Nevada, which was an exclusive club for African Americans. Established in late 1944 as a small bar by Moe Taub, it was one of the earliest Black clubs to legally operate away from Downtown Las Vegas. Sarann Knight-Preddy become a keno writer for the club, and in 1950 she became the first black woman to hold a gaming license in Nevada.
In July 1947 the Cotton Club was sold to Jodie Cannon, who resold it less than 6 months later to Uvalde Caperton, though Cannon stayed on as a manager. The original club was destroyed by an explosion and fire in May 1948. Caperton owned the club until 1957, when it closed. In 1969, Preddy put in a club with Margie Elliot called the Playhouse Lounge at the location. They were unable to obtain a gaming license and after a year, sold the business. It reopened from 1970 to 1985 as "Love's Cocktail Lounge".
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What are the legal ramifications of extending your bank's services to a marijuana company? The real answer; it's really not known. However, there is still risk in doing so, because technically, engaging in marijuana sales, possession, use and banking is still against federal regulations. The prohibition has forced many marijuana companies to deal in cash, a public safety threat according to Congressional Democrat Rep. Denny Heck (D-WA).
With more and more states legalizing marijuana sales, it is very enticing to jump into the competition for the billions in marijuana deposits up for grabs. Yet, despite the risks, more and more banks are choosing to roll the dice on potential sanctions and penalties and extend services to the cannabis industry. Most of the participating banks are charging hefty fees on services such as checking accounts, loans and merchant services citing the potential for federal fines or legal jeopardy. Mostly, banks are eschewing any involvement for fear of breaking anti-money laundering and drug laws.
The current democratic-party controlled congress is decidedly "pro-pot"; more than at any time in history. Sentiment is growing that the current Congress will also open an unequivocal path towards formally relaxing, or eliminating current restrictions on banks and credit unions doing business with marijuana-related companies.
US Representative, Ed Perlmutter (D-CO.) has introduced legislation that would remove restrictions on banks to offer deposit and other services to companies within the cannabis industry. This is not the first time Perlmutter has attempted to modify the Federal Code, but this time around he has a willing caucus and growing bi-partisan support, with about 12 new Republicans supporting a version of the bill.
A few reluctant Republicans in the House of Representatives have come over to the notion of allowing banking services to be offered to legal marijuana companies on "relative safety" concerns. That is, they may not support legalization of marijuana, but they are acknowledging the changing realities of State-level legalization and think that it is inevitable; and as such legal banking channels would be useful in providing a clear paper trail to the industry.
Lawmakers have faced a mountain of resistance on this issue, mostly from the Senate and it is still uncertain how the current Senate and President Trump will respond if the House should pass such a measure. Keep in mind that White House Chief of Staff, Mick Mulvaney sponsored the Perlmutter bill when he was in Congress.
Meanwhile, the likelihood of a legal path to open banking in the cannabis industry is already being priced-in to the equity markets as analysts and handicappers are projecting a 75% chance of legislation being passed. Marijuana stocks have also reacted to this scenario anticipating a change in the banking laws. The North American Marijuana Index tracks the leading cannabis stocks operating in the United States and Canada. Constituents must have a business strategy focused on the marijuana or hemp industry, and are required to meet our minimum trading criteria. The Index is equal-weighted and rebalanced quarterly.
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