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In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, we would like to discuss college drinking. Individuals who drink too much at university are at a higher risk of drinking heavily after graduation. Provided however that alcohol use does not lead to their dropping out ahead of commencement.
How many times in the past year have you had five (for men) or four (for women) or more drinks in a day? A response equal to or greater than “once” identifies, on average, eight out of 10 people with AUD [alcohol use disorder]. A positive answer should trigger a more thorough evaluation in a doctor’s office, or least stimulate a reflection about one’s drinking behavior.
Many young people consider drinking in college their right, regardless if they are of legal age. Come the weekend, hordes of young adults descend upon parties to drink the night away. Some will imbibe responsibly, while others will push the envelope. Binge drinking and college life often go hand-in-hand. That is the practice of having four drinks for women and five for men within two hours, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Most men and women who binge drink from time-to-time will not develop an alcohol use disorder. However, a statistically significant number of young people will; intervening while in college could impel some young people to make changes or seek help.
Alcohol use disorder affects the lives of millions of American adults, and hundreds of thousands of teenagers. It is a progressive mental illness that can have disastrous consequences if left untreated. Unfortunately, twenty-year-olds tend to chalk up heavy drinking as being a part of young adulthood. Those who may have a problem can convince themselves that all their peers have similar relationships with alcohol.
Nearly 60 percent of college students ages 18-22 drank alcohol in the past month, according to SAMHSA. Almost two-thirds of them engaged in binge drinking throughout the same period.
Brushing off blackout drinking as simply college culture is risky. Men and women may ignore the problem because they think that they are no different than other people in their 20s. The result is that AUD persists for many more years, in some cases; and, prolonged heavy drinking leads to more health problems. Research published recently in the British Medical Journal shows that fatal liver disease is on the rise, especially among young people.
As we pointed out last week, more than a third of hospital beds in the U.S. are being used to treat individuals with an alcohol-related illness. We do not highlight such startling statistic to scare young people into abstinence. Instead, we hope to encourage young adults, who think that they may have a problem, to seek professional guidance.
It is vital to keep in mind that binge drinking does not mean a person has an alcohol use disorder. Just that a large number of people with AUDs have a history of risky drinking patterns. Like Marcelo Campos, M.D., notes, those who binge drank in the last year should reflect on their relationship with alcohol and seek assistance from their doctor for evaluation.
Young adults whose drinking has become a problem are invited to reach out to Hemet Valley Recovery Center & Sage Retreat for support. Parents of young adult children that drink heavily are welcome to contact us as well. We offer age-specific treatment programming that caters to the unique needs of younger demographics.
At HVRC, we understand that seeking addiction treatment in young adulthood is not a simple task. However, receiving assistance now can position one for achieving their goals later in life. Please do not hesitate; take the first step by contacting our admissions staff to begin the assessment process.


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This is the third book in Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. While the books don’t seem to increase in complexity or profundity like some authors’ works tend to do over time, they don’t lose any of their charm, either, as we follow Percy and his friends on adventure after adventure. There are plenty of laugh-out-loud funny moments, moral and ethical dilemmas, and dynamic battles, and we are left with Riordan’s now customary cliffhanger ending. Thankfully, I had purchased the subsequent novels the night before completing this last in my boxed trio of the start to the series!
More of the same about Percy and his friends. The books maintain their addictive nature throughout, though I am starting to notice a trend towards phrases like, “And I know this from experience,” which is a tad annoying when reading the series straight through; I don’t need the reminder, I just read about you doing that!
A cute supplement to the series; nothing integral, but some fun insight into some of the minor characters.
I’m still working on Oliver Twist, and I’ve begun The Last Olympian to complete the Percy Jackson series. I’ll also be leading a group read of Terry Brooks‘s Magic Kingdom of Landover series on the Hogwarts Express forum on LibraryThing; feel free to join us!
In the meantime, what are you reading this week?

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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The Patriots (11-8, 5-1 Atlantic 10 Conference) were down 61-53 with less than seven minutes to play. Livingston sank a layup, Ian Boyd added two 3-pointers and Javon Greene dunked as part of a 15-5 surge that gave George Mason a 68-66 lead with 1:21 left. Fordham's Jalen Cobb tied it 68-all on two free throws with 23 seconds remaining and Livingston sank his 3-pointer with a second left for the win.
George Mason trailed 38-34 at the break and struggled early in the second half.
Justin Kier scored 18 points with nine rebounds for the Patriots (11-8, 5-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Livingston finished with 17 points and six assists. Jordan Miller had nine points and Jarred Reuter had nine rebounds.
Nick Honor scored 21 points for the Rams (9-9, 0-5), who have lost six straight. Antwon Portley added 13 points and Chuba Ohams led the team with seven rebounds.

industry_corpus2: Sports


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Paperback, 9 x 6.25 in. / 224 pgs / 80 color.
Text by Gracia Morales, Ramiro Villapadierna, Juan Bordes, Santiago Lyon, Misha Sidenberg.
Upfront gathers the work of 23 highly esteemed and talented photojournalists from Latin American countries and from Spain, among them Natacha Pisarenko, Esteban Felix, Catalina Martin Chico, Olmo Calvo and Ariana Cubillos.
FORMAT: Pbk, 9 x 6.25 in. / 224 pgs / 80 color.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


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A two-day course designed to meet the specific needs of Radiographers who are developing a ‘red dot system’ in trauma radiology. Delivered by Karen Sakthivel-Wainford author of the popular ‘Self-assessment X-ray interpretation books published by M&K. The course offers a comprehensive series of workshops examining multiple radiographs to develop the candidate’s examination and interpretation skills and knowledge.
This course is now only provided In-House for groups of people. Please contact us for a quote and further details on: inhouse@mkupdate.co.uk or phone: 017687 73030.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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Today’s supply chain is working smarter than ever before. But this is only good news for enterprises that realize the IoT (Internet of Things) and real-time insight are crucial to improving their warehouse capabilities.
Today’s user-friendly data from the latest analytics applications have merged with IoT and advanced computer intelligence to produce artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). It may sound futuristic, but these advancements can allow your facility to become more efficient without arduous effort.
If you’re like many warehouse managers, the idea of big data and IoT may make you cringe at the thought of more information to decipher. But today’s systems require less analysis from you, not more. If you are not on board with an advanced analytics application, the time is now.
A recent Forbes Insights survey of 700 executives found that supply chain organizations are embracing IoT to improve the capabilities of their supply chain operations.
About 27% percent of enterprises employ IoT to enhance their manufacturing operations, and 22% are looking to provide greater transparency across their supply chains.
About 16% leverage their IoT insight for warehousing and logistics.
Additionally, 38% seek to employ IoT to enhance their operational capabilities, while 27% seek to leverage their IoT capabilities to support more intelligent logistics and routing.
About 71% indicated that AI and machine-learning systems are influenced by IoT insight, and 55% of those surveyed said that IoT data is integrated to work with advanced analytical algorithm software.
Visual information can also improve inventory accuracy and tracking capabilities. Cameras and GPS sensors on lift-trucks allow a facility to pinpoint where key assets and products are located and their status.
About 52% of companies deploy warehouse telematics software to provide advanced analytics for its user. But not all systems leverage IoT data or tell you exactly what is happening and what to do about it. The wrong system will keep you in a pattern of trying to understand the origins of your challenges instead of helping you to avoid them.
You need leaner, exception-based management practices, made possible through a flexible toolset.
Embracing IoT intelligence and analyzing big data doesn’t have to take a big portion of your time. Today’s cloud-service software delivers greater detail with a simplified data-management functionality.
User-friendly big data can be delivered as actionable information on a single screen. This empowers you to leverage vast amounts of information to transform your warehouse, saving valuable time and maintaining a competitive edge.

industry_corpus2: Artificial Intelligence


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Trying to add a Tag Cloud task flow onto one of the WebCenter Portal pages results in blank page displayed.
The issue only happens with Tag Cloud task flow. All other task flows can be added successfully.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Hypnotherapy is considered to be a great treatment for chronic pain. It involves a licensed hypnotherapist who guides the mind to a highly focused mental position by bringing the body into deep relaxation. Its healing capability is immensely impressive and it also reduces the damaging habits of having painkillers. A few hours’ session gives a long relief.
This therapy has been widely used all over the world for centuries. It uses a needling technique which triggers the nerves to signal the brain, resulting in soothing the pain. It is quite helpful in the knee pain following knee joint’s arthritis and is considered to be a less expensive substitute for knee surgery.
Here you can learn more about acupressure points of the hands.
When a migraine attack takes place, brain secretes certain inflammation-causing chemicals. Butterbur interferes with these chemicals to reduce the inflammation, causing pain relief. In a survey, it was shown that 68% of migraine patients who used butterbur, suffered from less number of attacks by at least 50%.
According to a study those who were consuming more vitamin C reported less symptoms of arthritis, such as knee pain. The protective effect of this vitamin on bones and cartilages makes it one of the best naturally available sources of pain relief.
A massage with certain essential oils on the body parts that are suffering from pain can ease the pain. A variety of essential oils, such as rosemary, eucalyptus, and clove oil, when applied locally to the affected areas reduce the pain-causing biochemical reactions.
According to another study, people who consumed more fish oil, on a regular basis, used less amount of pain medications by 50%. Consuming a supplement rich in Omega-3s can lower the production of various chemicals that are responsible for inflammation and joint pain.
This pain relieving gel can be your first home remedy for pain relief. This gel is also widely used by professional athletes to ease the pain and reduce the inflammations after strains or bruises. Researches have also shown that it can be used to dull the pain of arthritis: A study conducted on 204 patients suffering from osteoarthritis, reported that using arnica gel is as effective as ibuprofen in pain relief. You can buy arnica gel on Amazon for less than 7 Dollars. Here is the link.
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This web page provides convenient access to commercial and industrial real estate services that are located throughout Massachusetts. Each Massachusetts commercial real estate service listing includes a company name and a website link as well as location and contact information. Because there are many commercial and industrial real estate services listed in Massachusetts, the following menu(s) can be used to locate a commercial real estate service in a particular county or city.
Before visiting any of these Massachusetts real estate organizations, be sure to verify their address and hours of operation. A commercial real estate service may have relocated or ceased operations, and business hours can sometimes vary seasonally and during holiday periods. So a quick phone call can often save you time and needless inconvenience.

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Young Ghanaian Millionaire nicknamed Ibrah who on November 25th, 2017 shared iPhone 7s in a trotro he boarded has in Police Custody.
The young millionaire nicknamed Ibrah Money on Instagram is well known to flaunt his wealth on social media but according to a source, the young have been ripping monies from young guys who go into dealing with him.
In this video, an unknown man is seen who name hasn’t been disclosed yet in police custody. What caught our attention was the young man saying; “Abi You Say Abi Small Boy?”. He went on to say, “Small Boy go fit take your car?”.
Sources tell us Ibrah ripped $400K from this unknown young man and told him he won’t be able to do anything over the issue.
The video which was recorded by Heloo_Stephen also shows shreds of evidence of the young millionaire, Ibrah trying to escape to South Africa whereby he brought an economy class ticket.

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9 Best Museums In Brazil For A Tour To The Ancient Times!
9 Best Museums In Brazil For A Refreshing Look At The Preserved Articles Of The Land!
If you are looking for a place in South America for an adventurous vacation then Brazil is the perfect place for you. This country is the largest one in South America and holds about half of the continent. The southern hemisphere is covered with Brazil and you can see the tropical regions that are filled with exotic plants and animals. This country is gifted with a vast coastline that runs about 7400 kilometers and is covered with shimmering gold sand. They also have many minerals hidden beneath this wonderful surface. You can also see that there is a part in Brazil that showcases the past and has colonial architecture displayed through the streets. This place is filled with many museums that showcase the culture and the tradition of this place.
Since the colonization decade, this country in Latin America has been home to a very complex social history. There are many museums and art galleries around this country that display the important incidents of history that make this country what it is today.
Sao Paulo is a very popular place in Brazil and is known as a popular business hub. This large museum is not missed by anyone and you can easily locate this even from a distance. This whole structure is surrounded by red pillars that form a box-like structure. This place was designed in the year 1968 and was built by the great Lina Bo Bardi. It is amongst the most noticeable architecture structures in Sao Paulo. This museum is filled with amazing collections of western art that display the culture of Latin America.
This museum is located at the infamous Rio de Janeiro and happens to be the most visited place in here. This place is built by a really popular Spanish architect and is known for its unique and majestic structures. This museum is based on science and focuses on topics such as climate change or predicts some theories based on the current situation of the environment. This museum has really fun tours and you can join them and take a look and the wonderful job they have done.
This majestic museum is built by the most famous and loved architect of Brazil i.e. Oscar Niemeyer. This architect mostly features his work in Brasilia but in this museum he has also included Curitiba and south Brazil. When you visit this museum you can see the various features and modern style of Oscar and this museum was personally built by him. This whole museum is a perfect blend of culture of Brazil and that of the modern. This museum is known to be one of the best works of Niemeyer and is a beautiful place that is worth visiting.
This beautiful museum is located midst the convent of Santa Teresa of Avila. This place is a home to a lot of history of the city of Salvador. The main aim to building this magnificent museum is to preserve the great Luso-Brazilian sacred art. They have a vast collection of all the silver, gold and ivory pieces of the Salvador age and this is from the 18th century.
This place is popularly known as blue palace among the locals and is quite popular and magnificent. This historic structure was built between the years 1868 to 1883. The whole architecture of this place is eye catching and you can see the detailing and effort that is put into making this place wonderful. The decorative interior of this museum displays the era in Brazil where the rubber industry started booming. This museum is filled with many artifacts, paintings, photographs and many more things that make this museum even more astonishing.
This museum was built as there are so many non-Portuguese speaking immigrants that travel to this place every year and still get acquainted to this language. This museum is located at Sao Paulo and is built in order to develop Portuguese as a language. This museum monument was built so that they can showcase the Portuguese language to the people. There are many Portuguese people that still don’t know much about their language and culture and are blindsided by many traditions and cultures. This museum is a perfect blend of art combined with technology and interactive sessions. They exhibit amazing paintings and art forms that are related to the theme and encourage more artists.
This magnificent institute is linked with many great institutions and is known to be one of the major scientific centers. This museum has a collection of very unique animals such as venomous snakes and different insects like spiders and lizards. They use these animals so that they can research more about how they can use the venom of these creatures to treat various diseases like rabies, tetanus, and tuberculosis.
This monument was built in the year 1603 and was turned into a museum in 1922. It has around 28000 items stored and has many important artifacts of Latin America reserved here. The architecture complex is a very important place and is considered to be one of the cultural centers in the city.
This is a beautiful contemporary art museum in Brazil. It is also a botanical garden which was founded by Bernardo Paz. The museum houses exemplary works of art by various artists. The gardens which hold works of international artists were made open for public in 2006. The museum now attracts around 250000 visitors from across the globe annually.
These are some of the most known museums in Brazil and are some of the most uniquely designed places in Brazil. So, book a trip to Brazil with TravelTriangle and if you are into architectural structures, then you can choose one of these majestic museums to visit.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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Scruffy is the new Smart!
There is a lot of talk and numerous TV programmes about home improvement and the benefits of presenting your property at its best when the time comes to sell.
However, if you are thinking of selling and your property is not necessarily the prettiest in the street, or perhaps it is a bit tired, needs new carpets, redecoration etc, there’s no need to despair. Indeed, forking out thousands of pounds on improvements prior to a sale is not always the right thing to do and can even be money down the drain in some instances.
The reason is that those very “Grand Designs” TV programmes that focus on home improvement have prompted many people to want to buy a property that actually needs work - so much so that we have a huge demand from buyers who are looking for a “scruffy” property! These people have found a confidence from watching others renovate property to the extent that they want a project of their own.
Properties which are structurally sound, with no damp and a good roof and window frames, but which need a bit of TLC are perfect for these buyers, who typically want to “do their thing” but without major expense, risk or inconvenience.
So before you head for the DIY store you might just want to ask us along to comment on current demand if you’re thinking of selling. You might be in for a surprise and a considerable saving.
No obligation of course, just sound, straight-talking advice. Please feel free to contact us on 01243 786316.


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Russia has opened up the doors of a hi-tech military base frozen in the ice of the Arctic Circle.
The Northern Clover facility in Yakutia is designed to operate autonomously, featuring life-support systems which allows 250 troops to survive in the freezing conditions for up to a year.
The Russian television channel RT was granted access to the base, which has a military airfield and a high-power radio station.
President Vladimiar Putin views the Arctic as ‘extremely important’ strategically and is taking steps to boost the number of cargo ships which pass through its frozen waters.
Last year, he said Russia had ‘re-established itself firmly’ in the region.
‘Our task is to monitor the airspace and the northern sea route,’ base commander Lt. Col. Vladimir Pasechnik told AP.
However, the Arctic is also of great importance to the US, China, Canada and other nations – meaning it could be a flashpoint in the future.
‘In Russia, the Northern sea route has been described as a bonanza with lots of potential of economic development,’ said Flemming Splidsboel Hansen from the Danish Institute for International Studies.

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


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When is an irregular heartbeat a serious problem.
Endurance athletes and the heart.
The various types of cholesterol.
Why Not Treat Everyone with Statins?
Various side effects of statins.
I Have High Cholesterol...What Should I Do?
Ways for a person to lower their high cholesterol levels.
Strategies to help alleviate stress.
What Does “Bad” Cholesterol Do?
What LDL, "bad," cholesterol does to the body.
Plant sources for omega-3 fatty acid requirements.
The signs and symptoms of heart failure.
Signs and symptoms of heart failure.
Consequences of a high sodium diet.
The surprising health benefits of cholesterol.
Dietary suggestions to reduce risk of heart disease.


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After a drive past the floodlit monuments of Paris, you will enjoy the amazing Moulin Rouge show: "Féérie" (one glass of Champagne included).
Return to the close vicinity of the hotels in the center of Paris.
In case where clients are admitted to the late show, a Seine Cruise will be offered.
Note: on Friday & Saturday, 2nd show is systematically attended, hence you will first enjoy a one-hour cruise on the Seine river, offered by Cityrama Paris Tours, before joining the Moulin Rouge.
This tour operates during winter period only (1 November - 31 March), except on 24 & 31 December.


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www.schoolcafe.com - the district's online payment provider (see below for more information).
Check payable to CV School Lunch Account (please include student ID number on check).
There are NO credit card sales accepted in the cafeteria.
By setting up a user account, parents and staff can purchase school meals online, view account balances and track cafeteria purchases. Meal payments are made by using a credit/debit card or e-check and you may prepay a sum of money to your account at any time. In addition, you will receive a “low balance” notification. There are NO credit card sales.
Everyone will be required to use their pin number to purchase items in the cafeteria.
Any unused prepaid amounts at the end of the school year will carry over to the next school year. Students leaving the district may request a refund of remaining balances. Refunds over the amount of $5.00 will need to complete the attached form: Student Refund Voucher. Please make sure that the automatic prepayment is turned off in my school bucks. Refund amounts under $5.00 may be given at the school cafeteria's.
In our elementary schools, when a student does not have lunch money they will be given a “negative balance notice” to bring home. The “negative balance notice” will inform you that your student did not have lunch money. The funds will need to be paid back the next day.
Returned Check Policy: There will be a $20.00 service fee for any returned check from your bank. Should we receive a returned check from your bank, we will no longer accept checks in payment for lunch in the current school year.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


text: A couple of weeks ago, I saw mention of the song “One Tin Soldier” on Twitter. I hadn’t thought about that song for years. Even though I was a little girl when it was a “Top 10” hit, I still remember the words. It reminded me of a few other popular songs around that same time, like “Billy, Don’t Be A Hero” and “Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia.” What they all have in common is they tell vivid, character-driven stories, in 3 – 4 minutes. What songs made an impression on you due to their storytelling power? Michele: This one’s easy. The Last Kiss, originally released in 1961, with several later versions. Oh how I argued with my children that the Pearl Jam version was NOT better. I can still recite the lyrics without prompting. (Of course, I can’t remember anything about the Magna Carter, etc.) What was endearing about this musical melodrama was that it was perfect for a group of wailing teenagers to belt out while driving around and listening to it on the radio. “Hold me darling for a little while,” before they have that last kiss. I love a happy ending. But the song Leaving on a Jet Plane, written by John Denver, but made famous by Peter, Paul, and Mary, still hits anyone who grew up during the Vietnam war right in the gut. I remember being in a wedding where it was played as the recessional. The whole congregation sang it as the bridal party exited. Alexia: So many songs paint pictures in my head. That’s part of why I love music:“Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling (1983)– I built an entire scifi movie around this song about an astronaut sacrificing himself to save the planet (in my fan-fic movie in my head) asking someone to give a farewell message to his loving wife.“Ode to Billie Joe,” by Bobbie Gentry“Closing Time” by Leonard Cohen and by Semisonic–both about closing time at a bar. I can imagine being in the bar in both songs. “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked,” by Cage the Elephant“Wicked Ones,” by Dorothy.Darth Vader’s theme, (“The Imperial March”) by John Williams which, without a single word, tells me exactly what Vader is like.“Mr. Jones,” by Counting CrowsNumerous Irish pub songs, such as “The Irish Rover,” “Black Velvet Band,” and “Molly Malone”“Fairytale of New York,” by the Pogues I like the 1961 version [of The Last Kiss] better than Pearl Jam’s. Sorry, Eddie. Oh, and I’ve turned “Hotel California” into a horror movie in my head. Paula: I love story songs. A few of my faves: Mary Chapin Carpenter’s I Feel Lucky, Meatloaf’s Paradise by the Dashbard Light, Picture, by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crowe, The Beatles’ Eleanor Rigby, Dan Fogelberg’s Same Old Lang Syne, Jim Croce’s Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, John Mellencamp’s Jack and Diane, Dolly Parton’s The Coat of Many Colors, Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car, and my fave, Janis Joplin’s Me and Bobby McGee. Alexia: Thanks, Paula, for adding a few songs to my playlist. Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car is one of my favorites, too. Bad, Bad Leroy Brown is stuck in my head now Paula: That’s okay. Coat of Many Colors is stuck in mine. Robin: Hotel California is looping in my head now. And I decided the long instrumental ending is when the hero hacks the robot overlords to escape. Susan: When I was young, and my children were little, and my mother was living with us, and my husband was on partner track at his law firm, and I was insane, I used to love listening to country music. There was a country music station in New York City at that time, and I was always driving the car somewhere and singing along. Every country song tells a story, and usually it’s the same story, but I loved Reba McEntire’s “Is There Life Out There” and Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine” and anything by Shania Twain and John Michael Montgomery’s “Life’s a dance.” Alexia: Which reminds me, Susan, of the (bad) joke, What happens when you play a country/western song backward? You get your job back, your house back, and your dog back. Paula: Ha! When I was young I wrote a whole album of (bad) country music and sang and played guitar (badly) for my dad who loves country music, much like that joke lol Michele: Oh Susan, you made me remember, “You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille. With four hungry children and a crop in the field.” Robin: I just heard “Love, Me” by Collin Raye a little while ago, another great country story song and one that makes me cry. Every. Single. Time. Alison: “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by the Charlie Daniels Band. I’m completely sucked in to this song every time I hear it. The music, the story, all of it. What’s not to love about a golden fiddle and the devil? Pure genius. Alexia: Ooh, good one, Alison. Cate: So many good ones on this list. My daughter is actually playing Last Kids on the guitar now. She’ll be performing it in a month at school of rock, so I have heard the Pearl Jam version three to four times a day for about a month. Along the same vein, Pearl Jam’s “Yellow Ledbetter” and “Jeremy.” Eddie Vedder loves the story songs. Robin: Funny, “Jeremy” makes an appearance in my new book 🙂 How about you, dear readers? What are some of you favorite story songs?


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A new prediction framework will protect migrating birds like this blue-winged warbler.
Billions of birds migrate across the globe each year, and, in our modern environment, many collide with human-made structures and vehicles. The ability to predict peak timing and locations of migratory events could greatly improve our ability to reduce such collisions. Van Doren and Horton used radar and atmospheric-condition data to predict the peaks and flows of migrating birds across North America. Their models predicted, with high accuracy, patterns of bird migration at altitudes between 0 and 3000 meters and as far as 7 days in advance, a time span that will allow for planning and preparation around these important events.
Enzymatic reduction of oxyanions such as sulfite (SO32−) requires the delivery of multiple electrons and protons, a feat accomplished by cofactors tailored for catalysis and electron transport. Replicating this strategy in protein scaffolds may expand the range of enzymes that can be designed de novo. Mirts et al. selected a scaffold protein containing a natural heme cofactor and then engineered a cavity suitable for binding a second cofactor—an iron-sulfur cluster (see the Perspective by Lancaster). The resulting designed enzyme was optimized through rational mutation into a catalyst with spectral characteristics and activity similar to that of natural sulfite reductases.
Insect flight can be fast and agile, making it hard to study its detailed aerodynamics. Karásek et al. designed an untethered, flapping-wing robot with impressive agility that can mimic fruitfly maneuvers (see the Perspective by Ruffier). They studied the robot's motion during rapid banked turns, which revealed that passive motion through the turn generated yaw torque coupling. This correcting yaw rotation propelled the robot toward the escape heading needed for effective turning.
Many diseases cause characteristic changes in blood metabolites. Yu et al. describe a paper-based assay in which a chosen metabolite can be oxidized to generate reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH). Color changes in a designed NADPH sensor protein are then quantified by a digital camera. The sensor system successfully generated point-of-care measurements of phenylalanine, glucose, and glutamate. Concentrations of phenylalanine in the blood of phenylketonuria patients were analyzed within minutes with only half a microliter of blood.
Forest loss is being driven by various factors, including commodity production, forestry, agriculture, wildfire, and urbanization. Curtis et al. used high-resolution Google Earth imagery to map and classify global forest loss since 2001. Just over a quarter of global forest loss is due to deforestation through permanent land use change for the production of commodities, including beef, soy, palm oil, and wood fiber. Despite regional differences and efforts by governments, conservationists, and corporations to stem the losses, the overall rate of commodity-driven deforestation has not declined since 2001.
Damage to DNA genomes is normally thought to be repaired with DNA. Pryor et al. now describe a clear exception (see the Perspective by Modesti). They found that RNA is routinely incorporated during the repair of DNA double-strand breaks through the mammalian nonhomologous end–joining (NHEJ) pathway. In a variety of contexts, including V(D)J recombination and Cas9-induced genome engineering, two “DNA” polymerases specific to NHEJ preferentially added RNA in cells. These RNA additions facilitated the critical step of ligation and were later replaced by DNA to complete the NHEJ repair process.
Metasurfaces should allow wafer-thin surfaces to replace bulk optical components. Two reports now demonstrate that metasurfaces can be extended into the quantum optical regime. Wang et al. determined the quantum state of multiple photons by simply passing them through a dielectric metasurface, scattering them into single-photon detectors. Stav et al. used a dielectric metasurface to generate entanglement between spin and orbital angular momentum of single photons. The results should aid the development of integrated quantum optic circuits operating on a nanophotonic platform.
The giant red bull ant has complex multifunctional venom.
Ant venoms are primarily made up of poorly characterized polypeptides. Robinson et al. combined transcriptomics and mass spectrometry–based proteomics to determine the mechanism of action of giant red bull ant venoms. Most of the venom peptides stemmed from a diverse hymenopteran toxin gene superfamily. Two peptides were responsible for causing pain in mammals, but by two different mechanisms. One peptide had both pain-causing activity and incapacitated crickets, a food for these ants, thereby functioning in both defense and predation.
Early detection of Huntington's disease (HD) could help the development of therapeutic strategies to block or delay disease progression. Byrne et al. found that blood and cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of mutant huntingtin (mHTT) and neurofilament light (NfL) proteins correlated with disease severity in HD patients. Alterations in circulating mHTT and NfL concentrations were among the earliest detectable changes in HD. Thus, concentrations of these proteins in biofluids might be used in combination with other clinical measures for improving the accuracy and efficiency of early HD detection.
Sci. Transl. Med. 10, eaat7108 (2018).
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Immunological T follicular helper (TFH) cells are a subpopulation of CD4+ T cells that support B cell antibody production and the establishment of B cell memory. By contrast, non-TFH cells orchestrate enhanced innate immune cell functions at sites of pathogen encounter. The factors underlying differentiation into a TFH or non-TFH cell remain poorly understood, though there is evidence to suggest that the T cell growth factor interleukin-2 (IL-2) may play a role. Using IL-2 reporter mice, DiToro et al. show that naïve CD4+ T cells that produce IL-2 are fated to become TFH cells, whereas nonproducers, which receive IL-2, become non-TFH cells. The CD4+ T cell–fate decision was linked to T cell receptor strength—only those naïve CD4+ T cells that received the highest T cell receptor signals were able to produce IL-2.
We still don't know how odors retain their identities over a range of concentrations. Working in mice, Bolding and Franks simultaneously recorded spiking activity from neurons in the olfactory bulb and piriform cortex, two important brain regions for olfaction. Odor information was transformed from a representation that was highly concentration dependent in the olfactory bulb to a representation that was largely concentration invariant in the piriform cortex. The underlying mechanism involves a “winner-takes-all” lateral inhibition. In the collateral network of the piriform cortex, the principal cells responded promptly to output from the olfactory bulb, and recurrent inhibition curtailed the intensity dependence of the signal.
Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, defined by distinct protein compositions. Almost all cellular proteins are synthesized in the cytosol, and thus, organelle-resident proteins must be directed to their appropriate location after synthesis. Working in yeast, Hansen et al. identified a protein-targeting paradigm termed ER-SURF, in which the membrane expanse of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) serves as a “capture net” for mitochondrial proteins. This process productively redirected mitochondrial precursor proteins for efficient mitochondrial import. Thus, two distinct organelles, once thought to be mutually exclusive protein destinations, can cooperate during protein targeting.
According to the Gaia hypothesis, living organisms and their inorganic environments form a self-regulating system that helps to maintain the conditions for life on Earth. In a Perspective, Lenton and Latour argue that Gaia is entering a new state—Gaia 2.0—in which humans are becoming aware of their influence on Earth processes and will change their behavior to improve conditions for life on Earth. The authors explore some of the fundamental features of Gaia and how they can inform efforts to maintain a self-regulating, human life–supporting planet.
Medulloblastoma is an aggressive brain tumor that most often arises in children and lacks targeted therapeutic options. The subtypes driven by the sonic hedgehog (SHH) pathway are particularly resistant to current drugs, such as SMO inhibitors that suppress this pathway. Purzner et al. found that the kinase CK2 drove SHH signaling in medulloblastoma. CK2 inhibitors blocked the growth of SMO inhibitor–resistant, SHH-type human and mouse medulloblastoma cells and markedly extended the survival of tumor-bearing mice. A clinical trial is under way to test a CK2 inhibitor in pediatric patients.
Sci. Signal. 11, eaau5147 (2018).
Development of allergy is driven by the type 2 cytokines interleukin-4 (IL-4), IL-5, and IL-13. Type 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) and T cells can produce these cytokines. Saglani et al. studied mouse models of allergic airway inflammation and found that the contributions of T cells and ILC2s were dependent on age. T cells were the predominant source of IL-13 in neonatal mice, whereas ILC2s were mainly responsible for cytokine production in adult mice. Given that neonates have fewer T cells than adults, the results are contrary to expectations and bring to the fore an unappreciated role of neonatal T cells.
Sci. Immunol. 3, eaan4128 (2018).

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text: Thrombin-activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor (TAFI) is a human plasma zymogen that acts as a molecular link between the coagulation and fibrinolytic cascades. TAFI can be activated by thrombin and plasmin but the reaction is enhanced significantly when thrombin is in a complex with the endothelial cofactor thrombomodulin (TM). The in vitro properties of TAFI have been extensively characterized. Activated TAFI (TAFIa) is a thermally unstable enzyme that attenuates fibrinolysis by catalyzing the removal of basic residues from partially degraded fibrin. The in vivo role of the TAFI pathway, however, is poorly defined and very little is known about the role of different activators in regulating the TAFI pathway. In the present study, we have constructed and characterized various TAFI mutants that are resistant to activation by specific activators. Based on peptide sequence studies, these mutants were constructed by altering key amino acid residues surrounding the scissile R92-A93 bond. We measured the thermal stabilities of all our mutants and found them to be similar to wild type TAFI. We have identified that the TAFI mutants P91S, R92K, and S90P are impaired in activation by thrombin or thrombin-TM, thrombin alone, and thrombin alone or plasmin, respectively. The TAFI mutants A93V and S94V were predicted to be resistant to activation by plasmin but this was not observed. The triple mutant, DVV was not activated by any of the aforementioned activators. Finally, we have used in vitro fibrin clot lysis assays to evaluate the antifibrinolytic potential of our variants and were able to correlate their effectiveness with their respective activation kinetics. In summary, we have developed activation resistant TAFI variants that can potentially be used to explore the role of the TAFI pathway in vivo.


text: According to the most recent figures provided by the Pew Research Foundation, in 2014 more than 90% of Americans had at least one cell phone. This majority is remarkable, and dramatically demonstrates the utility that mobile devices offer. In only a few short years the text-enabled cell phone has become a fixture of modern life, serving as an alarm clock, rolodex, diary, camera, calendar, computer, and much more in a single polished package. These devices are our eyes, ears, and our voice in an increasingly digital world.


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We design and install fire alarm systems in conformance with the requirements of NFPA 72. We service, inspect, maintain, repair, and monitor fire alarm systems of ers.
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We do installation of keyless entry systems to control, track, and protect personnel and assets at your business.
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Our licensed and experienced team of professionals can design, install, inspect and maintain your fire and life safety systems. Our mission is to ensure uninterrupted operation of systems that comply with today’s ever changing and complex municipal fire codes.

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Have loved ones suggested that you might benefit from counseling?
Do you have trouble functioning at work or at home?
Are past issues flooding to the surface?
Is your behavior getting the best of you?
It is normal for all of us to answer yes to one or more of these questions at some point in our lives. And, the good news is that the counseling process is designed to provide support and guidance at these critical moments.
We face many challenges throughout our life - relationship conflict, betrayals, job changes, death of loved ones, health changes, and family issues - to name just a few. These situations can derail us emotionally, leaving us feeling irritable, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. Depression and anxiety can also be caused by childhood abuse or trauma, genetic vulnerability and family history, or biochemistry. Regardless of why you might be feeling emotionally stuck, counseling has been shown to be beneficial and provides a bridge toward healing.
Relationships have a tremendous impact on us. They have the power to hurt us deeply but can also be a source of strength. When our relationships suffer from conflict and misunderstanding, they can become toxic to our emotional health. Working with a counselor collaboratively to identify your relational patterns can be the beginning of your journey toward healing.
When we are experiencing pain, our natural tendency is to numb the negative feelings. Most of us have a “go to” behavior to block pain - using alcohol or other substances, shopping, isolating, gaming, surfing the internet. These behaviors and others like them steer us away from identifying our feelings and working them through with safe people in our lives. Are numbing behaviors controlling you more than you are controlling them? Are your friends and family asking you to change your behavior? Counseling is uniquely designed to help you identify and change behaviors that are doing more harm than good in your life.
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Most people have the notion that it’s best to have security cameras inside the home, but neglect placing security cameras outside of their home. Placing security cameras outside of your home helps prevent the crooks from coming into your house. You wouldn’t want your security camera system to work only when the crook is already in the house.
It’s actually a good idea to have video surveillance both indoors and outdoors. If you’re looking for outdoor security cameras then consider the options below which you can find on Amazon.com right now at great prices.
This SOZI camera is truly a high-performance camera at a very reasonable price. It is equipped with 42 infrared LEDs lights, which will activate when it is dark or there’s low light. The night vision displays in black and white with a reach of up to 120 feet.
The video resolution is very high at 960H 1000TVL and comes with sensors to provide clear images, even in the dark.
The camera uses high-quality metal materials, which can effectively prevent rust. It can also be installed anywhere outdoors or indoors.
High Definition video both day and night.
A security camera friendly display if you want to just display the video only. If you want to record the video also, you will need a Security DVR such as this one.
A video surveillance extension cord and a power extension cord if you want to place the camera more than 1 foot from your DVR.
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1000 TV lines of resolution for superior image quality.
IR range of 98ft for high-performance video in complete darkness.
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This camera is weather resistant so it can be used for both indoors and outdoors. The camera is built for an easy and quick installation.
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The camera comes with an incredible 1/3″ 1000 TVL image sensor that will produce true HD analog video no matter where you place it. The 2.8-12mm lens gives you the ability to have a wider and larger viewing area.
Its night vision capabilities are beyond the scope of many cameras on the market today. It provides 164ft IR range with superior video quality in complete darkness. This is one of the highest ranges from a night vision home security camera that we have seen so far.
The camera features an outdoor IP66 housing made to withstand even the toughest weather conditions. It is also Back Light Compensation (BNC) equipped which helps to provide optimal picture quality in any given lighting condition.
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If we had to choose one out of the five we recommend the Best Vision BV-IR140-HD 1000TVL Bullet Security Camera mainly for its incredible technical specs, reliability, and of course price.
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The .BOSTON TLD aims to become a new on line identity for the city of Boston, its inhabitants, companies, organizations and institutions, managed and supervised by The Boston Globe.
Given the fact that The Boston Globe (owned by Globe Newspaper Company, Inc.) has always been a major supporter of any activities being organized by or within the city of Boston, and provides up-to-date information to Bostonians and the world under its boston.com Web site, the city of Boston has provided a letter of support to TBG for the .BOSTON initiative. TBG?s Web sites currently receive more than 7 million unique visitors per year, and have been in operation since 1995.
The city of Boston is the capital of and the largest city in the state of Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The city of Boston has a population of close to 620,000; however, the substantially larger metropolitan area called Greater Boston is considered to be the tenth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with a population of around 4,5 million.
The cityʹs economic activity includes research, manufacturing, finance, and biotechnology, mainly fueled by Boston?s highly reputable academic institutions. Undisputedly, it is one of the main innovative regions in the United States, or even the world.
* the .BOSTON gTLD should convey security, safety and sustainability, which is achieved by relying on a solid, proven technical infrastructure and the implementation of effective policies to mitigate risks and abuse in this TLD.


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What is the CHAMP foundation?
We wish to make a donation to AZ Fisher House.
Should we send it to CHAMP?
Champ Foundation is a 501c formed to benefit the Tucson Fisher House specifically. Donations made to CHAMP are made available for the Fisher House Manager to address the needs of the guests of the facility as soon as they are deposited.
Donations made to Fisher House Foundation in Rockville MD is primarily used to raise the multi-million dollar amounts to build new Fisher Houses. Fisher Houses are built using a 50/50 model of fundraising: 50% of the donations for a Fisher House must be generated by the local community where the house is to be built. In turn, Fisher House Foundation matches that 50% to complete the $4-6 million required to build each house. This ensures a vested interest in the success of the Fisher House after it is open and running with ongoing community support of its mission.
Champ was formed to fulfill the local community ongoing support of Fisher House Tucson in that same spirit.
Either way, your money is supporting Veterans and Active Duty personnel and their families as their medical needs are being addressed by the VA and the military medical systems.


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I know some commentators are recommending buying investment regional properties. I guess they see them as a countercyclical opportunity, but I would caution prospective investors to steer clear of regional Australia.
I’ve explained my thoughts in a recent blog and new figures from RP Data confirm that property markets across regional Australia are weak as many areas struggle to find solutions to the loss of tourism and fewer sea changers.
Over the last 12 months house values in areas outside of our capital cities have fallen by 1.8% however, in many of the major regional centres the falls have been much greater.
The good news is that New South Wales has had the best performing regional housing market. Values across the state’s regional towns and cities are currently at an historic high and have increased by 0.9% over the year according to RP Data.
The NSW Hunter and Illawarra regions, close to Sydney, are standout performers, RP Data says, with values rising 2.2 per cent in the Hunter during the past 12 months and up 3.6 per in the Illawarra. Both areas are supported by a strong mining sector and their close links to Sydney.
By contrast, regional markets in Queensland and Western Australia have performed poorly. In Queensland, regional housing markets fell 5.1% over the year and regional properties in Western Australia were down 6.8%.
You’d have to have been living under a rock not to know how poorly the Gold Coast property markets have been performing with house values in the region down 11.6% from their peak in January 2008, before the onset of the global financial crisis.
The Sunshine Coast has also recorded a significant fall with house values down 8.1% from their peaking in February last year.
According to RP Date many areas are hampered by weak tourism, a slowing in sea-change migration and a lack of economic diversity and the short-term prospects for many of these markets are not strong, with consumers cautious and unwilling to spend big on property and once-prospective retirees focusing on rebuilding their retirement nest eggs.
Generally, most of these regions will need to see a rebound in tourism, significant improvements in consumer confidence and an increasing propensity for consumers to spend in order to see improvement in the market. The potential for this to occur seems unlikely over the short-term and these markets probably won’t start to improve until regional economies show some improvement and regional migration flows once again become apparent.
I understand that there are always exceptions. Some better performing regional areas are outperforming a number of poorly performing capital city locations, but or me capital cities are the place to be. There is a wider demographic of owner occupiers and investors as well as a bigger economic base to provide jobs. And after all… that’s why more people want to live there and always will.