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1. A Short History of Nearly Everything
One of the world's most beloved and bestselling writers takes his ultimate journey — into the most intriguing and intractable questions that science seeks to answer.
In A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson trekked the Appalachian Trail — well, most of it. In In A Sunburned Country, he confronted some of the most lethal wildlife Australia has to offer. Now, in his biggest book, he confronts his greatest challenge: to understand — and, if possible, answer — the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves. Taking as territory everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks to understand how we got from there being nothing at all to there being us. To that end, he has attached himself to a host of the world's most advanced (and often obsessed) archaeologists, anthropologists, and mathematicians, travelling to their offices, laboratories, and field camps. He has read (or tried to read) their books, pestered them with questions, apprenticed himself to their powerful minds. A Short History of Nearly Everything is the record of this quest, and it is a sometimes profound, sometimes funny, and always supremely clear and entertaining adventure in the realms of human knowledge, as only Bill Bryson can render it. Science has never been more involving or entertaining.
2. History: From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day
Homo sapiens have remained the same species, largely unchanged in genetic makeup and anatomy since the Cro-Magnon era. By contrast, the cultural, social, and technological changes since then have been nothing less than extraordinary. Telling our story, from prehistory to the present day, DK's Historyis a thought-provoking journey, revealing the common threads and forces that have shaped human history.
- Inventions, discoveries, and ideas that have shaped world history
- A look at human achievement through artifacts, painting, sculpture, and architecture
- An examination of humankind in context as part of the natural world
- Eyewitness accounts and biographies of key figures
- A comprehensive timeline chronicling the key events of the countries of the world
3. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Destined to become a modern classic in the vein of Guns, Germs, and Steel, Sapiens is a lively, groundbreaking history of humankind told from a unique perspective.
100,000 years ago, at least six species of human inhabited the earth. Today there is just one.
Homo Sapiens.
How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations, and human rights; to trust money, books, and laws; and to be enslaved by bureaucracy, timetables, and consumerism? And what will our world be like in the millennia to come?
In Sapiens, Dr. Yuval Noah Harari spans the whole of human history, from the very first humans to walk the earth to the radical — and sometimes devastating — breakthroughs of the Cognitive, Agricultural, and Scientific Revolutions. Drawing on insights from biology, anthropology, palaeontology, and economics, he explores how the currents of history have shaped our human societies, the animals and plants around us, and even our personalities. Have we become happier as history has unfolded? Can we ever free our behaviour from the heritage of our ancestors? And what, if anything, can we do to influence the course of the centuries to come?
Bold, wide-ranging and provocative, Sapiens challenges everything we thought we knew about being human: our thoughts, our actions, our power…and our future.
4. 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed: The Year Civilization Collapsed (Turning Points in Ancient History)
In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaoh's army and navy managed to defeat them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline, as did most of the surrounding civilizations. After centuries of brilliance, the civilized world of the Bronze Age came to an abrupt and cataclysmic end. Kingdoms fell like dominoes over the course of just a few decades. No more Minoans or Mycenaeans. No more Trojans, Hittites, or Babylonians. The thriving economy and cultures of the late second millennium B.C., which had stretched from Greece to Egypt and Mesopotamia, suddenly ceased to exist, along with writing systems, technology, and monumental architecture. But the Sea Peoples alone could not have caused such widespread breakdown. How did it happen?
In this major new account of the causes of this "First Dark Ages," Eric Cline tells the gripping story of how the end was brought about by multiple interconnected failures, ranging from invasion and revolt to earthquakes, drought, and the cutting of international trade routes. Bringing to life the vibrant multicultural world of these great civilizations, he draws a sweeping panorama of the empires and globalized peoples of the Late Bronze Age and shows that it was their very interdependence that hastened their dramatic collapse and ushered in a dark age that lasted centuries.
A compelling combination of narrative and the latest scholarship, 1177 B.C. sheds new light on the complex ties that gave rise to, and ultimately destroyed, the flourishing civilizations of the Late Bronze Age—and that set the stage for the emergence of classical Greece.
A concise survey of the culture and civilization of mankind, The Lessons of History is the result of a lifetime of research from Pulitzer Prize–winning historians Will and Ariel Durant. With their accessible compendium of philosophy and social progress, the Durants take us on a journey through history, exploring the possibilities and limitations of humanity over time. Juxtaposing the great lives, ideas, and accomplishments with cycles of war and conquest, the Durants reveal the towering themes of history and give meaning to our own.
Stephen Hawking, one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists in history, wrote the modern classic A Brief History of Time to help nonscientists understand the questions being asked by scientists today: Where did the universe come from? How and why did it begin? Will it come to an end, and if so, how? Hawking attempts to reveal these questions (and where we're looking for answers) using a minimum of technical jargon. Among the topics gracefully covered are gravity, black holes, the Big Bang, the nature of time, and physicists' search for a grand unifying theory. This is deep science; these concepts are so vast (or so tiny) as to cause vertigo while reading, and one can't help but marvel at Hawking's ability to synthesize this difficult subject for people not used to thinking about things like alternate dimensions. The journey is certainly worth taking, for, as Hawking says, the reward of understanding the universe may be a glimpse of "the mind of God." –Therese Littleton
7. Rise to Greatness: The History of Canada From the Vikings to the Present
Masterful, ambitious, and groundbreaking, this is a major new history of our country by one of our most respected thinkers and historians — a book every Canadian should own.
From the acclaimed biographer and historian Conrad Black comes the definitive history of Canada — a revealing, groundbreaking account of the people and events that shaped a nation.
Spanning 874 to 2014, and beginning from Canada's first inhabitants and the early explorers, this masterful history challenges our perception of our history and Canada's role in the world. From Champlain to Carleton, Baldwin and Lafontaine, to MacDonald, Laurier, and King, Canada's role in peace and war, to Quebec's quest for autonomy, Black takes on sweeping themes and vividly recounts the story of Canada's development from colony to dominion to country. Black persuasively reveals that while many would argue that Canada was perhaps never predestined for greatness, the opposite is in fact true: the emergence of a magnificent country, against all odds, was a remarkable achievement. Brilliantly conceived, this major new reexamination of our country's history is a riveting tour de force by one of the best writers writing today.
8. 17 Carnations: The Royals, the Nazis and the Biggest Cover-Up in History
A meticulously researched historical tour de force about the secret ties among Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, the Duke of Windsor, and Adolf Hitler before, during, and after World War II.
Andrew Morton tells the story of the feckless Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor, his American wife, Wallis Simpson, the bizarre wartime Nazi plot to make him a puppet king after the invasion of Britain, and the attempted cover-up by Churchill, General Eisenhower, and King George VI of the duke's relations with Hitler. From the alleged affair between Simpson and the German foreign minister to the discovery of top secret correspondence about the man dubbed "the traitor king" and the Nazi high command, this is a saga of intrigue, betrayal, and deception suffused with a heady aroma of sex and suspicion.
For the first time, Morton reveals the full story behind the cover-up of those damning letters and diagrams: the daring heist ordered by King George VI, the smooth duplicity of a Soviet spy as well as the bitter rows and recriminations among the British and American diplomats, politicians, and academics. Drawing on FBI documents, exclusive pictures, and material from the German, Russian, and British royal archives, as well as the personal correspondence of Churchill, Eisenhower, and the Windsors themselves, 17 CARNATIONS is a dazzling historical drama, full of adventure, intrigue, and startling revelations, written by a master of the genre.
9. The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World
A richly original look at the origins of money and how it makes the world go ?round
Niall Ferguson follows the money to tell the human story behind the evolution of our financial system, from its genesis in ancient Mesopotamia to the latest upheavals on what he calls Planet Finance. What?s more, Ferguson reveals financial history as the essential backstory behind all history, arguing that the evolution of credit and debt was as important as any technological innovation in the rise of civilization. As Ferguson traces the crisis from ancient Egypt?s Memphis to today?s Chongqing, he offers bold and compelling new insights into the rise? and fall?of not just money but Western power as well.
10. Wanderlust: A History of Walking
Drawing together many histories-of anatomical evolution and city design, of treadmills and labyrinths, of walking clubs and sexual mores-Rebecca Solnit creates a fascinating portrait of the range of possibilities presented by walking. Arguing that the history of walking includes walking for pleasure as well as for political, aesthetic, and social meaning, Solnit focuses on the walkers whose everyday and extreme acts have shaped our culture, from philosophers to poets to mountaineers. She profiles some of the most significant walkers in history and fiction-from Wordsworth to Gary Snyder, from Jane Austen's Elizabeth Bennet to Andre Breton's Nadja-finding a profound relationship between walking and thinking and walking and culture. Solnit argues for the necessity of preserving the time and space in which to walk in our ever more car-dependent and accelerated world.


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Dear Fries,
I don't understand how this happened. I'm not a chef. Will you help me? I'm confused about how you, Yucca, as you were once named on a ¡C. Señor! menu, of the kingdom plantae, became a fried thing. I looked you up on Wikipedia, and it says you have tough, "sword-shaped" leaves originally. That's what I thought you were. How in the Wolfgang Puck did you go from sword leaves to The Best Fries? I get potato. It's wash, cut, salt, fry. But Yucca,: The road you took from arid scrubs, flourishing in the dry desert, to my mouth is baffling to me. It's mind-blowing because you're so damn good.
In front of me is a precious, papery sack, marked in fresh ink (so fresh my thumb smudged it) with the logo for the Cuban food stand ¡C. Señor! in Dallas' Bishop Arts District. Jutting out the top of the sack is a cityscape of deeply golden fries, each one cut into a different shape and size, its rooftop dusted with chili and salt.
I feel like you might have been plucked from the ground, pulverized by something and then fried? That's got to be it. That's how you mimic the french fry, but taste so, so much better. But I really don't get how spiky Yucca ended up tasting like salty, tangy butter-clouds. You're plant.
Wait, hang on? Are you plant? Now, as I understand it, you're actually a gnarly, woody root called "yuca." Or "cassava." You are plant! I mean, really, it's great work. Did you hear me? I actually just put my face close to you and yelled "Bravo! Bravo!" really loudly so you could hear it. Haha, the guy next to me looked at me with concern. No, it's fine — "Look away."
Who knew this little paper sack would be filled with crispy on the outside, creamy-soft on the inside not-potato fries. You're by far the best not-french-fry fry in Dallas.
Also, there's the ketchup. Sweet Krampus balls, that house-made, mango-spiked ketchup is good. Like, victory lap good. Dipping the crispy, chili-lime-salt tang into that sweet ketchup is like taking a bite out of a bolt of Caribbean sunlight. Feet should be in the sand when eating you. Paired with a house Cuban sandwich, everything is damn fine. I feel my serotonin levels hitting the roof, actually. That guy who thought I was odd has left. This is my table, and I'm ordering another round of you, Yucca fries.
You're also $3.50, which is probably expensive, but we can talk about that at another time. Actually, I just ordered. I have to go. Bye.
Nick Rallo

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Rob and I were promptly picked up from our lovely accommodation in Chiang Mai to endure the 5 hour minivan ride to Chiang Khong, a small town on the edge of the Thai border. The ride provided gorgeous views and since we were the last 2 picked up we got the shotgun so no carsickness for me! Along the way we passed lush green rice paddies, small towns, and plenty of scenes of local day to day life. We even stopped at the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), an epic structure built entirely of white materials with mirror accents. This one left me speechless. I just couldn't wrap my mind around it. That, and with the sun's glare, it was truly blinding.
Our transportation costs included the night at a cute little resort in Chiang Khong just a short walk from the river. After dinner we went for a wander to one of the only British bars in town. The Hub Pub is actually owned by the Guinness World Record holder for the quickest circumnavigation by bicycle – Alan Bate. Nice, friendly guy from, would you know it – Liverpool! My second home…or third. Anyway, after getting back to our room, we did our best to rest up for the two day boat ride but the walls were so dang thin! We could hear every cough, toss, and turn from our neighbors, not to mention the crazy roosters crowing at all hours of the wee morning.
After breakfast we were shuttled to the boat, freshly approved visas (handled by the hotel overnight) in hand, eager to begin our journey. Turns out the boat we were shuttled to was only a ferry to cross into Laos. 5 minutes and we had jumped countries. The immigration process went fairly smoothly, as much as you can expect for visiting a country whose language you can't read or understand, and whose culture does not abide by the standardized queuing system we grew up with. Then a tuk tuk ride to a storefront where we apprehensively handed our passports to one of our temporary "chaperones;" then another tuk tuk ride to a grocery store/travel agent where we waited an hour and a half until we were given the go ahead to walk down to our longboat (and got our passports back).
A bit rickety but it did the job, thankfully. They oversold tickets so aside from being a little uncomfortable already, it was really full as well. Rob and I sat back and used the time to take in the gorgeous, unfiltered views of the jungle that stretched in all directions. The Mekong River itself is a bit muddy, but that provided a sharp contrast to the greenery that borders the banks. The first day, the sun shone down on our side of the boat for hours as we passed small village after village, miles between each other. As the sun went down we arrived in Pakbeng, Laos, a small sleepy stopover of a town to stretch out, eat up, and catch some winks. So far, that was the most meager of our accommodations, with ripped curtains, a hole in the window, an unlockable door, and stained mosquito nets…but it had mosquito nets so that is a major plus! We are not complaining – it was cheap, had great food, and a place to rest our heads, but I don't need to return any time soon.
The next morning we headed out again on the river, this day much breezier with a calm coolness in the air. A longer ride, however it seemed to go much quicker. We spent the majority of those two days alternating between daydreaming, photographing, reading, snacking, and napping – doing all we could to keep ourselves from growing bored, because let's face it, riding a boat down a river in the middle of Southeast Asia? Not boring! Around 4pm that second day we had reached our destination. An accumulation of nearly 15 hours on the Mekong had led us to Luang Prabang, Laos and we were stoked!


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Planned Parenthood is inviting supporters to celebrate Christmas by donating to its abortion business in pro-life Vice President Mike Pence's name.
"Want to make it a holiday season Mike Pence will never forget?" the organization tweeted. "Consider donating to Planned Parenthood 'in honor' of the vice president …"
Want to make it a holiday season Mike Pence will never forget? Consider donating to Planned Parenthood "in honor" of the vice president — or check out some of our other "gift" ideas: https://t.co/v0WUx5fcIV pic.twitter.com/GYxGX7sr16
— Planned Parenthood Action (@PPact) December 22, 2017
If donating to an abortion business in the name of the vice president of the United States doesn't exactly say "Christmas" to you, Planned Parenthood has other "gift" ideas for Pence, including condoms, a Colin Kaepernick jersey, and an LGBT "Rainbow Resist Flag."
"So spoil Mike Pence with some condoms this holiday season!" invites Planned Parenthood. "Condoms come in a wide range of sizes, textures — and even flavors. There are so many fun options to choose from."
Christmas gifters can purchase an "assorted Condom Sampler" for the vice president ranging in price from $17-$26.50, a Kaepernick jersey for $69.99, and an LGBT rainbow flag for $20.
"Since the 2016 election, supporters have pitched in and given 205,000 gifts to Planned Parenthood Action Fund 'in honor' of the VP," Planned Parenthood notes. "If you do the same, you'll be supporting patients, protecting birth control access — and making Pence's holiday a little brighter."
In November, Jim Beam global brand spokesperson, actress Mila Kunis, sparked a controversy when she announced to Conan O'Brien's audience that she donates to Planned Parenthood in Pence's name because she disagrees with his pro-life policies.
Kunis's comments led to a boycott of Jim Beam products.
Pence is a staunch pro-life advocate. He is the first sitting vice president to have addressed the annual March for Life event, which is held on the National Mall each year on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's creation of a right to abortion in Roe v. Wade – though no right has ever existed in the Constitution.
Prior to the presidential election last year, abortion rights champions sparked a "Periods for Pence" campaign in which they attempted to harass the then-Indiana governor, who had signed a bill to protect babies with disabilities from abortion, by sending him detailed messages about their menstrual cycles. Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards tweeted:
Just going to leave this here: "Mike Pence vs. Women's Periods" https://t.co/euFl1XyQ9Q #PeriodsforPence
— Cecile Richards (@CecileRichards) July 14, 2016
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a formal investigation into Planned Parenthood over its alleged sale of the body parts of babies aborted in its clinics for a profit.


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Attractions Of Egypt
A list of the 10 most beautiful places to visit while in Egypt. This is one of the most ancient places, with an enormous collection of legendary landmarks and national treasures, which leads to the delight of the crowd of people for many centuries. Attractions of Egypt are popular not only because of its history, but also thanks to the extraordinary beauty and grandeur.
The second largest city of Egypt, like Marseille or Athens. Alexandria is known for its great architecture and historical heritage. It was very fashionable and highly developed city. Despite the fact that many sites have disappeared from the face of the Earth, in Alexandria, there are still a number of places that are definitely worth a visit. You can explore historic ruins of the whole day, and in the evening to sit in some old coffee shop, and watch the Mediterranean sea sipping smoke from a hookah. 2. Cairo
This city is a dream traveler, because there is an old tradition, and many ancient temples, tombs, churches, monuments and museums. It is also worth visiting the numerous street markets, the chaos which will plunge You into a culture shock. Egyptian speculators will offer You all their goods, from carpets and ending with all sorts of small trinkets. Read more about this in the article about Cairo's attractions. 3. The red sea coast
Sharm El Sheikh is a famous Egyptian resort filled with luxury hotels, casinos, night clubs and numerous tourists, vacationers on the white beaches. Holidays in Sharm El-Sheikh is very popular although the real beauty of this region — the Red sea and its coast. In these clear blue waters are filled with an incredible amount of exotic fish and corals that are so popular among diving enthusiasts. In fact, this is one of the best places for scuba diving in the world. Underwater natural attractions of Egypt did not concede ground, and sometimes surpass them. You can check it for yourself, rent your scuba gear. 4. The great pyramids of Giza
No one should leave Egypt without visiting the pyramids of Egypt. This is the only surviving ancient 7 wonders of the world, older than 4600 years. The whole complex of ancient buildings still shrouded in mystery. On a trip here will have to allocate a whole day to thoroughly explore all the interesting places. 5. The ancient city of Luxor
There are only a few places in the world that can be called a Museum under the open sky, and the Egyptian city Luxor is definitely one of them. The number of monuments and attractions here is through the roof. Be sure to visit the Egyptian temple of Luxor and the famous Karnak temples, providing familiarity with the Luxor at least a few days. 6. The Nile River
The best way to explore one of the most famous rivers in the world — cruises op her, which lasts several days. The river Nile is famous for its flora and fauna, during your visit You will get acquainted with rural life of Egypt, and will be able to visit all the famous temples and ancient places of interest. 7. Mount Sinai
One of the most interesting sights of the Sinai Peninsula is mount Sinai. Its religious significance is just tremendous, it is many times mentioned in the Book of Exodus, in the Bible and the Quran. That is why there is always a lot of tourists and pilgrims. Most go there on foot, and some even stay overnight in the houses to watch the sunrise. 8. The Monastery Of Saint Catherine
St. Catherine's monastery is located on mount Sinai and is a world heritage site by UNESCO. This is one of the oldest continuously functioning Christian monasteries in the world. This is very unusual and strange building with an amazing history that is worth a visit. 9. Siwa Oasis
Attractions of Egypt are very unusual and the proof of this is the Siwa oasis, one of the most beautiful places to visit. It is located in the wilderness between the qattara depression and the Egyptian Sand Sea, the oasis is famous for its own culture different from the dominant Arabic culture here. They speak their own language, and the region is famous for its hot springs, jewellery, sweets and olives. 10. The white desert of Egypt
The legendary White desert is located 28 miles North of the city Farafra. This is one of the most unusual places in the world, with fanciful landscapes and ghostly rock formations that rise out of the Sands. These strange sculptures — the formation of chalk, created under the influence of sandstorms in the area. It is best to go on Safari, rent a jeep and stay overnight to get a unique travel experience.


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Greece is our favorite destination for island hopping. It has so many things to offer from kid friendly activities to romantic sunsets. The Greece Islands culture are diverse and well worth. Each place has its own identity, charm. To name the best islands to delve into, many will choose Santorini, however, there are so many others to choose:
Of all the Greece Islands , Crete is uncommon. It is the largest in the country and birthplace of Zeus. Whether you choose to stay around for days or weeks, there is plenty to explore such as beaches, canyons, snow-capped peaks and the ancient ruins. You can start with the tranquil beaches and yoga retreats in the south of the island before you head to the mountain villages for an unmatched local life encounter.
If there is a place you shouldn't omit for honeymoon holidays in Greece, it is Santorini. What takes first the visitor's mind is the view of the sun as it sinks behind the Island's caldera and vertiginous cliffs. Aside from a boat trip to the crater of Nea Kamei and wine tasting at Sigalas and Vassaltis wineries, nothing much is mesmerizing than taking in the awe-inspiring views of the encircling scenery from your suite.
Ranked the tiniest of the Sporades Islands, Skiathos has some of the finest beaches in Greece. Of all beaches, Koukounaries in the south is the most preferred. This tree-lined spot lures beachgoers with fine sands and turquoise waters. Heading to the north of Skiathos, you find Elia beach which defines itself unusual with a crystal clear sea and rickety wooden taverna. Make sure to check out Papadiamantis, a vibrant street with smart boutiques that sell knick-knacks and handcrafted jewelry. Head to Sklithri for the most charming setting. You can book for one of the Taverna's tables and order for some baked feta, perfectly-chargrilled delicious vegetables and an ice-cold Mythos beer.
With its gorgeous beaches, peaceful atmosphere, luxuriant hotels and restaurants, I see no reason to ignore Mykonos on your bucket list. The Island's bohemian allure has existed since the 1960s. The list of breathtaking spots on Mykonos is eternal but don't ignore Scorpios, a louche beach bar that puts Ibiza's finest in the shade. For superfood salads and lamb chops, Fokos taverna and Kiki are some of the choicest eateries around.
Lefkada is a mecca for surfers and beachgoers. It was hit by an earthquake, but still has something for those who are in Greece for beach hopping, this is its two famed cliff-backed beaches (Egremni and Porto Katsiki). If surfing takes your attention more than beachcombing, the South coast is for you to go. Don't miss Sivota or Vassiliki (home to the world's windsurfing championships) and Agios Ioannis is for kite surfers. Other than surfing and beach life, there is a lot of intriguing spots to see in Lefkada's mountainous interior such as Exanthia, Eglouvi and the somnolent villages of Karya (home to a great textile museum).
If you are a person who is island hopping in Greece but as well have much love for art, try hard not to omit Hydra. This Greek island has loads of art designs including Dakis Joannou's yacht that was elegantly painted in gaudy's camouflage by Jeff Koons. Adding to the pure shorelines that are filled up by the Greeks over the weekends, Hydra is also home to the wily cats and the weary donkeys.
With over 70 untouched beaches, Milos is a must-see. This volcanic island offers one of the most desirable photogenic scenes in Greece. If you are an Instagram fanatic, don't miss to take some pretty photos with a backdrop of the bottle green swimming hole at Papafragas, undulating cliffs at Sarakiniko, tiny boat houses wedged between rock and sea along with the colorful rickety syrmata.
Serifos is another appealing spot for island hopping in Greece. It invites holidaymakers with copious sun-drenched beaches, blue-green waters and calm atmosphere. If you are a foodie, don't miss the freshly caught fish and garden-grown salads at Anna's taverna, a great eatery on Sikamia beach. Apart from that, there is still more to relish, including the mind-blowing Greek folk offered in an open-air Amphitheatre
There are many reasons that Amorgos Island is amongst the travelers' favorite draws in Greece. Some of them are crystal clear waters that are perfect for divers, multiple hiking trails and the famous Monastery of Hozoviotissa (a sliver of white dangling 300 m above the sea). Trails used for hiking adventures enchant travelers with continual panoramic views of the sea and sky. If active adventures do not appeal, Amorgos is also known for its lively nightlife. This Cycladic Island has a plethora of late-night bars where groupies meet for cocktails, jazzy tunes and herbal infusions.
Cephalonia / Kefalonia
For those who fancy a blend of Island and Wildlife encounters, Kefalonia should be your first stop. This Greek Island has enough things to make it known but gained more popularity when it was featured in the World War II film. Its scenery is unmatched and attracts many travelers from different parts of the World. If you are taken by photos, make sure to have some in Kefalonia's remarkable setting that includes the giddying heights of Mount Ainos (home to wild horses and deer), pine-fringed Horgota beach and the milky-white Myrtos beach.
Pastel villages, rolling olive groves, grand manor houses and a fine a setting full of fresh air are the reasons why Corfu is a travelers' favorite destination. The most captivating area to start with is Agni, a tiny fishing village with three tavernas. For a deeper insight into Corfu's natural wonders, you can boat cruise to one of its bays (Agios, Kerasia, Stefanos and Nissaki). Another hard to omit dot is Ambelonas, a great winery with a restaurant and cooking school that teaches how to prepare Corfiot dishes like rose petal jelly, squid with chickpea and turmeric mousse.
Ithaca is known for turquoise and emerald coves, but there is a lot to appreciate if you love active adventures. Its forested hills consist of various hiking trails that treat adventurers with unrivalled hiking expeditions. Some of these adventures include the heady trek to the church of Anogi or the 8th century BC ruins of Odysseus' palace. On your way, you can stopover at Yefuri for some fat chips, lemon and the thin pizza. For cool relaxations with some fresh drinks, see your way to Spavento, a pier-side cafe bar that serves excellent cocktails and ice cream sundaes.
Besieged by fruit trees and rings of stones, Folegandros is ideal for anyone who is seeking a glimpse of the Greek local life. Some of its highlights are the pebble coves (Livadaki, Ambeli and Katergo) and Chora, a three square area with a jumble of cafes, raki bars and tavernas. Make sure to check out Panagia church, the only real landmark around.
Adding to the beautiful 19th-century city of Ermoupoli, Syros tempts travelers with varied hosted festivals of digital art, dance, animation, classical music and film. For culinary adventurers, there is something special for you in the available seaside tavernas such as Ambela (best for fresh fish), Iliovassilema and Allou Yallou. Venture further to Prekas for some cheese and handmade wooden sun-glasses at Zylo.
Zakynthos / Zante
Zante is a true delight for travelers of varying interests. Whether you are after beaches, Wildlife or trekking, there are all in place. To the south coast is the nature reserve (hatching ground for the endangered loggerhead turtles). If the beach doesn't sound a lot, you can try hikes and biking in the mountainous interior for sweeping views of stone villages that poke out of pine forests.


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Less freedom for more security? – On Friday September 11, the finance ministers of five countries called on the European Commission to firmly regulate the issuance of stablecoins .
According to their statement, issuers should not be allowed to operate in the European Union until legal, regulatory and supervisory issues are resolved.
The informal meeting of ministers of economic and financial affairs in Berlin was held on September 11 and 12, 2020. Five countries were represented. These were France , Germany , Italy , Spain and the Netherlands .
According to the joint declaration of the protagonists, addressed to the European Commission, cryptocurrencies backed by financial assets represent a threat to the monetary sovereignty of the Eurozone . These are particularly stablecoins . Thus, since the appearance of the Facebook project, Libra, voices are being raised in Europe to firmly regulate the issuance of these digital currencies.
The stablecoins could destabilize the monetary policy, promote money laundering and harming the privacy . The European Commission is therefore in a hurry to establish a clear legal framework for the issuance of these monetary UFOs.
On September 10, the document on the regulatory framework that will be put in place was leaked . The Commission is expected to present it at the end of September. The courageous reader can peel through the 168 pages of this proposition . Dealing with the regulation of cryptoassets in the broad sense, it is based on the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality .
Certain crypto-assets are not targeted: cryptos assimilated to financial instruments and MNBC / CBDC .
As for token sales, the publication of a whitepaper will be mandatory. The exemptions are as follows:
Tokens distributed free of charge ;
Tokens resulting from the validation of network transactions ( mining / minting );
Non-fungible tokens ;
Token sales addressed to less than 150 people ;
Those for which the amount is less than 1 million euros over 12 months ;
Finally, those which are reserved for qualified investors .
The form and modalities of issuance of these whitepapers are carefully described.
European Union stablecoins
The thorny issue of stablecoins
Regarding stablecoins , the regulatory approach will be strict , and risk-based . The stablecoins that will pass this first filter will then fall under the scope of the Directive on electronic money .
Olaf Scholz , the German finance minister, calls on the authorities to approach the issue harshly . In particular, they should ban any private initiative that does not meet the conditions set.
"We all agree that it is our duty to maintain the stability of the financial market, and to ensure that what is a task for states remains a task for states. " – Olaf Scholz
Here are the rules suggested by the five countries:
All stablecoins backed by fiat currencies should adhere to a 1: 1 ratio ;
The reserve assets should be denominated in euros or other currency of EU member countries;
These should be deposited in an institution approved by the EU ;
All entities operating a stablecoin system should be registered in the EU .
The last point is highly likely to impact Libra, the eponymous association being domiciled in Geneva .
Bruno Le Maire also alluded to the Facebook project in his statements:
"We are waiting for the Commission to publish very strict and very clear rules to prevent the misuse of cryptocurrencies for terrorist or money laundering purposes. "
"The Central Bank, I mean the ECB, is the only one authorized to issue a currency. And that point is something that cannot be compromised or weakened by any type of project, including the so-called Libra project. " – Bruno Le Maire
What future for our favorite stablecoins ?
Of course, the intentions of the financial authorities are commendable! Indeed, it is about ensuring legal certainty , supporting innovation , protecting consumers and investors, and guaranteeing financial stability and market integrity.
Although the promises are binding only on those who listen to them, it still seems on first reading that the legislative framework dedicated to cryptos will be clear and permissive for players who respect the rules of the game.
However, criterion is likely to impact the stablecoins most used, including tether . This is because iFinex is not registered in the European Union. And this is also the case with Center, the consortium issuing the USDC …


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April -- Women's Tea Recipes
This year's women's tea, themed Hearts Overflowing with Love and Care, was another lovely event put on by our Women's Ministry ladies. The focus was on the love of God, love in our lives and love for our planet. One big way to care for our planet is to try to eat meatless and plant-based whenever possible. Thus, most of the items at the tea were vegan, including many of the cookies and scones. And they were delicious! We've listed a few of the recipes below if you'd like to try them at home.
Vegan Orange Cranberry Scones (delscookingtwist.com)
Ingredients for the scones:
Ingredients for the glaze:
Ingredients for the scones:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- Zest of one orange
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries or dried blueberries, divided
- 1 cup coconut milk, full-fat and unsweetened
Ingredients for the glaze:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp coconut milk, bull-fat
- 1 Tbsp orange juice
- ½ orange zest
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cinnamon.
- Stir coconut oil into the dry ingredients, and mix by hand until it becomes a crumbly dough.
- Stir in coconut milk, using a wooden or rubber spatula.
- Toss with the cranberries (or blueberries) & mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the bowl onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, and pat the dough into an approximately 7 inch round and 2 inch thick Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F
- Cut the chilled dough into 6 wedges, detaching each of them from the center and leaving space in between so they don't stick together while baking.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Cool completely.
- In the meantime, prepare the glaze: in a small bowl, combine all the ingredients until you get a thick and smooth batter. Spoon over the cooled scones.
Curry Vege-Chicken Sandwiches (Marilyn's recipe)
Mix all ingredients together. Chill before using in sandwiches. This is very good in croissants, rye bread or sourdough bread.
- 1 small Worthington frozen chicken roll (thawed and mashed)
- 1 small can crushed pineapple drained (in its own juice)
- 1 small can mandarin oranges (drained and cut small)
- 1 small can water chestnuts (drained & finely chopped)
- 6 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 2-3 tsp curry powder (to taste)
- ½ - 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup Vegenaise (or more until it is the right consistency)
Mix all ingredients together. Chill before using in sandwiches. This is very good in croissants, rye bread or sourdough bread.
Vegan Coconut Almond Macaroons (single-veganista.com)
- 4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut flakes (Bob's Red Mill is a good brand)
- 1 cup canned coconut milk, full fat
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup slivered almonds
- ¼ cup spelt, oat, coconut, almond or all purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 7 oz vegan chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Ina medium size mixing bowl, combine the coconut, coconut milk, syrup, almonds, flour, vanilla and salt, mix well. Using a Tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out rounded tablespoons, making sure to pack it well. This last part is very important, or your macaroons may tend to fall apart. Place packed mounds on cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Warm the chocolate over a double boiler until melted. Dip the bottoms of the macaroons into the melted chocolate. Drizzle remaining chocolate on the top using a spoon. Refrigerate 7-10 minutes until set.
- Store macaroons covered or in an airtight container, will last up to 4-5 days. To keep fresher longer, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Vegan Lemon Sugar Cookies (adapted from geniuskitchen.com)
- ¾ cup coconut oil or crisco
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg replacer (1 tsp egg replacer mixed with 2 Tbsp water)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 ½ cups flour
- Preheat oven to 375 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- In a small bowl, mix together all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together coconut oil or crisco and sugar until combined, then add the egg replacer. Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice and lemon zest, then mix in the dry until combined.
- Scoop cookies, the size you wish, and roll tops in sparkling sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake until edges are just golden, about 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes then remove to a cooling rack.
Vegan Russian Tea Cakes (thespruceeats.com)
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour (gluten free flour could be substituted)
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds (could substitute walnuts or pecans)
- 1 additional cup confectioners sugar (for rolling)
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and coconut oil until creamy.
- Add the chopped nuts to the mixture, then gradually mix in the flour. Your dough will be crumbly but easily formed into a ball when worked slightly with hands.
- Form into balls, about 1 ½ inches in diameter and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Do not flatten.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until ever so lightly golden brown on edges. Remove from oven and cool on cookie sheet about 15 minutes. Roll generously in confectioner's sugar until very well coated.


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Following Russia's decree to end their joint nuclear deweaponization program with the US, the US State Department announced Monday that Washington has suspended bilateral contact with Moscow.
(VERO BEACH, FL) America has "suspended" bilateral contacts with Russia over the Syrian crisis, the US State Department said.
There is "nothing more for the US and Russia to talk about" in Syria, White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters on Monday.
Washington has dragged its feet on setting up the JIC, however, with State Department spokesman John Kirby telling reporters on September 16 that its establishment was contingent on humanitarian aid reaching Aleppo, while the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph Dunford, told lawmakers the US had "no intention of having an intelligence-sharing agreement with the Russians."
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended Moscow's participation in a program for disposing of plutonium from decommissioned nuclear warheads, citing "the radical change in the environment, a threat to strategic stability posed by the hostile actions of the US against Russia, and the inability of the US to deliver on the obligation to dispose of excessive weapons plutonium under international treaties."
Full article: Minutes to midnight: US cuts bilateral contact with Russia (TruNews)


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Student Teacher & Choreographer
Kali Lozada has grown up in the studio and has been dancing for 14 years, and is excited to be starting her third year teaching. She has always had a passion for working with children as well as a love for learning. Kali is entering her senior year at Maine Arts Academy with a concentration in music. She has also been taking college classes at Colby College and UMA through her high school for the last year. Kali has been a valued assistant and demonstrator at TNT dance studio for 8 years as well as being a member of the TNT competitive dance team since the age of 6. Kali has studied at numerous dance conventions including but not limited to the Maine Dance Teachers Club, NYC Dance Alliance, Northeast Workshop, Dancemakers, Dancers Inc, NEVO, and Excel in Motion. She has had the opportunity to Take class from some of the biggest names in dance eduction, such as Linda and Daryl Retter, Joan Lather, Debby Dee, and Joe Lanteri.


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Throwback Thursday re-visits the 1995 Future Watch top 50 list
The Hockey News has been publishing a special issue dedicated to NHL prospects since the late 1980s. What began as an "In The System" theme issue gave way to Future Watch in 1992. Our first top 50 list of prospects – compiled by canvassing a panel of scouts – appeared in Future Watch 1994 with Paul Kariya as the No. 1 prospect. The following season – 20 years ago – Ed Jovanovski was the chosen one. The headline read:
NHL's premier prospect no ordinary Jovanovski
In this edition of Throwback Thursday, here's how that winter, 1995 cover story by Ken Campbell read:
Nobody has to tell Windsor Spitfires' coach Mike Kelly that defenseman Ed Jovanovski is the best player outside the NHL.
He sees evidence of it all the time.
Just the other night Jovanovski decided he wanted to score. So he picked up the puck behind the net and skated through the entire Peterborough Petes team.
Kelly had the best view in the house standing behind the Spitfires' bench.
"I looked at my assistant coach and said. 'This kid is just unbelievable,' " Kelly said. "He's a great talent, but I'm telling you something you don't already know."
You'd have to be one of the Hanson brothers not to have figured that out by now.
Jovanovski, 18, was chosen first overall by the Florida Panthers in the 1994 NHL entry draft. He had a good training camp, but was returned to the Ontario League. After a slow start, he has dominated with six goals, 28 points and 86 penalty minutes in 17 games.
Jovanovski's combination of skill, toughness and character prompted scouts to rank him the world's best NHL-affiliated prospect.
In a Hockey News poll of 11 NHL chief scouts and directors of player personnel, Jovanovski placed first on seven ballots. He was no lower than fourth on the others. Not bad for a guy who didn't start skating until age 11 and was playing at the bantam level just three years ago.
"I'm not saying I should be No. 1, but I certainly worked hard for this," Jovanovski said. "I just hope I can live up to it."
Jovanovski's position and disposition gave him a large boost in the rankings. NHL teams covet skilled, belligerent defensemen – mostly because they are so hard to find.
If Radek Bonk was the "slam-dunk" choice for first pick in last year's entry draft, as one NHL Gm insisted, Jovanovski represented a three-point play.
"I've seen a lot of other players and they're outstanding talents," said Panthers' GM Bryan Murray, "but Eddie brings a little more to the point."
He may be taking it to Florida this season if the labor dispute is resolved. Jovanovski and the Panthers didn't agree on a contract before the lockout, but could conceivably close one quickly if a labor agreement is reached. That would permit the Panthers to recall Jovanovski this year.
Murray said the Panthers could sign Jovanovski and leave him in the OHL this season. That would give him the opportunity to dominate at the major junior level and represent Canada at the World Junior Championship.
In THN voting for best prospect, Jovanovski finished ahead of Bonk, the Ottawa Senators' prospect who is playing with the International League's Las Vegas Thunder.
Bonk, 18, could yet be a Senator this season if his agent, Mike Barnett, can make a deal with the Senators – provided, or course, the lockout ends.
No. 3 prospect Saku Koivu, whose rights are held by the Montreal Canadiens, won't be in the NHL this season and for that, other players can be thankful.
One NHL GM described him admiringly as "a jerk" on the ice. Koivu led the Finnish Elite League in scoring with 32 points in 21 games this year and is a world-class agitator.
Koivu fulfilled his obligation to the Finnish military in November after spending 18 months learning how to shoot down planes.
The 20-year-old said he didn't hit a single plane. That may mean the Winnipeg Jets, Philadelphia Flyers and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim are safe. But other teams had best beware: Koivu has top-shelf offensive talent.
Choosing prospects for this year's list was complicated by the lockout.
Several players who have yet to play an NHL games are not among the prospects because it was expected they would be playing in the NHL if not for the work stoppage.
Also worth noting is that several players are ranked higher on our top 50 list than they are on their own teams. For example, Ryan Smyth is our No. 5 prospect and Mats Lindgren No. 6. But on the Edmonton Oilers' list, Lindgren is No. 1 and Smyth No. 2.
That's because the two lists were compiled using different sources. The team lists are based largely on information obtained from club sources and the composite top 50 is voted upon.
The largest jump among last year's ranked players was recorded by Washington Capitals goaltending prospect Jim Carey. The masked man was 46th in last year's rankings; eighth this season.
Things didn't go as well for Mike Dunham, another member of the U.S.-born goaltending fraternity. The New Jersey Devils' prospect was ranked eighth overall last year and dropped out of the top 50 this season.
Here's our presentation of the top 50 from 1995.
1. Ed Jovanovski, D, Florida
2. Radek Bonk, LW, Ottawa
3. Saku Koivu, C, Montreal
4. Jeff O'Neill, C, Hartford
5. Ryan Smyth, LW, Edmonton
6. Mats Lindgren, RW, Edmonton
7. Jamie Storr, G, Los Angeles
8. Brendan Witt, D, Washington
9. Corey Hirsch, G, New York Rangers
10. Landon Wlson, RW, Quebec
11. Eric Fichard, G, Toronto
12. Jim Carey, G, Washington
13. Jamie Langenbrunner, C, Dallas
14. Mattias Ohlund, D, Vancouver
15. Niklas Sundstrom, LW, New York Rangers
16. Eric Daze, LW, Chicago
17. Nolan Baumgartner, D, Washington
18. Ethan Moreau, LW, Chicago
19. Jason Botterill, LW, Dallas
20. Stanislav Neckar, D, Ottawa
21. Anders Eriksson, D, Detroit
22. Brian Rolston, C, New Jersey
23. Andrei Nazarov, RW, San Jose
24. Mattias Norstrom, D, New York Rangers
25. Jason Bonsignore, C, Edmonton
26. Manny Fernandez, G, Dallas
27. Jesper Mattsson, RW, Calgary
28. Michael Sykora, D, San Jose
29. Curtis Brown, C, Buffalo
30. Aaron Gavey, C, Tampa Bay
31. Nikolai Tsulygin, D, Anaheim
32. Michael Grosek, LW, Winnipeg
33. Vadim Sharifjanov, RW, New Jersey
34. Dan Cloutier, G, New York Rangers
35. Denis Pederson, C, New Jersey
36. Radim Bicanek, D, Ottawa
37. Kevin Brown, RW, Los Angeles
38. Cory Stillman, C, Calgary
39. Wayne Primeau, C, Buffalo
40. Valeri Bure, RW, Montreal
41. Wade Belak, D, Quebec
42. Chris Wells, C, Pittsburgh
43. Mike Knuble, RW, Detroit
44. Marek Malik, D, Hartford
45. Shean Donovan, RW, San Jose
46. Robert Petrovicky, C, Hartford
47. Garth Snow, G, Quebec
48. Alexander Kharlamov, RW, Washington
49. Deron Quint, D, Winnipeg
50. Chris Dingman, C, Calgary


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SAN DIEGO, CA—Investigators at the 53rd American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition presented study data demonstrating high response rates of lenalidomide and rituximab for the initial treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Danelle F. James, MD, from the Division of Hematology and Oncology, Moores Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego/UCSD, La Jolla, CA, and colleagues conducted the Phase 2, multicenter, two-stage study to evaluate the efficacy of combination therapy of lenalidomide and rituximab in CLL.
Lenalidomide is an immunomodulatory agent with therapeutic activity in CLL; rituximab, a CD20 mAb, has limited activity as monotherapy in CLL. In preclinical models, lenalidomide resulted in NK cell expansion and synergized with rituximab. To be eligible for the study, patients had to be treatment-naive, be indicated to receive therapy, have normal kidney function, and have no history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Lenalidomide was administered on Days 1–21 (Cycle 1: 35 days, Cycle 2–7: 28 days) for seven cycles. Patients were initiated on lenalidomide 2.5mg/day. If the initial dose was tolerated, lenalidomide was escalated to 5mg/day on Day 8 of Cycle 1, and again to a maximum of 10mg/day on Day 1 of Cycle 3. Rituximab was administered at the following doses in Cycle 1: 50mg/m2 on Day 29, 325mg/m2 on Day 31, and 375mg/m2 on Day 33. During Cycle 2, rituximab 375mg/m2 was given weekly for four weeks, followed by monthly administration on Day 1 of Cycles 3–7. Concomitant medications included daily allopurinol 300mg and aspirin 81mg.
Sixty-nine patients were enrolled and divided into Arm A (<65 years of age; n=40) and Arm B (≥65 years; n=29). Advanced Rai Stage III–IV disease was present in 14 patients (48%) in Arm B vs 10 (25%) in Arm A (P=0.04). At baseline, 29 patients (73%) in Arm A had an ECOG performance status of 0 compared with 10 patients (54%) in Arm B. Aggressive leukemia features, including unmutated IgVH genes and/or elevated CLL expression of ZAP-70, however, were more prevalent in Arm A. Del(17p) mutation was present in four Arm A and four Arm B patients; del(11q) was present in five Arm A and four Arm B patients.
A larger proportion of patients completed all seven cycles in Arm A vs Arm B (35/40 vs. 16/27, respectively). However, investigators attribute this difference mainly due to toxicity. Toxicity was also a limiting factor to dose escalation or maintenance of the maximum 10mg lenalidomide dose in the older Arm B population.
The overall response rate (ORR) to therapy was 95% (90% CI: 85–99) and 78% (90% CI: 61–90) for Arms A and B, respectively. Complete remission (CR) was achieved in 20% (90% CI: 10–33) and 7% (90% CI: 1–22) for both arms, respectively; nodular partial response (nPR) was achieved in 20% of patients in Arm A. Estimated median progression-free survival was 19 months for Arm A and 20 months for Arm B. Infusion and tumor flare reactions (TFR) were observed most frequently during Cycle 1. Serious Grade 3/4 adverse events were comparable between the two groups. Neutropenia was common and frequently Grade 3/4 in severity. Older patients were more likely to discontinue treatment early. The intra-patient dose-escalation schema was safe, with most patients reaching the maximum allowable dose for this study.
Dr. James concluded that a seven-cycle course of lenalidomide and rituximab combination therapy demonstrated a high response rate as first-line treatment of CLL. He states, "Older patients were more likely to have advanced Rai stage at baseline and were less likely to escalate or maintain the maximum 10mg lenalidomide dose and/or complete the seven cycles of therapy, factors that may have contributed to a lower CR and ORR rate in Arm B."


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I had the chance to speak at a Microsoft event this month (on April 6th) about the new mobile phone development platform unfortunately and due to my blog maintenance I wasn't able to blog about it. Now that everything is back in order though, I can let you know about it and share some of the event's content with you.
The event had three sessions and a demo fest where developers presented their applications.
On the first session Dimitris Gkanatsios gave an intro to the platform and spoke about the Pivot control, sensors (GPS, Accelerometer, Vibration), HTML parsing, WCF, Media Library, Navigation, Launchers and choosers, Isolated Storage and briefly talked about the market place and how can someone upload an application.
On the second one I got to speak on more advanced topics like Data Binding, Panorama Pages, RSS, Video, Notifications, Application Bars, Application Lifecycle, and the Web Browser control. You can find my slide deck here.
The third session was about XNA and how someone can use it to build killer gaming apps in 2D and 3D for WP7and was given by Ioanins Panagopoulos.
In the demo fest slot I got the chance to speak about the news application I've developed for www.zougla.gr that is going to be published really soon.
If you missed the event, don't worry you can still watch most of the sessions videos at www.techdays.gr really soon.


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Mike Levy
Mike Levy helps lead global rights acquisition for FloSports, an innovator in live digital sports and original content. This year alone, Levy and his team have closed more than 150 new rights deals around the world, including the Professional Bowling Association (PBA), The Rugby Channel, EuroLeague Basketball, and more.
Levy ascended into this role after serving as the VP of multimedia sales at FloSports for three and a half years. He was responsible for driving national sales from Los Angeles to New York City. In 2017 alone, he drove a year-over-year revenue growth of more than 60 percent as he led FloSports' strategy to grow beyond endemic sports brands and into non-endemic sports markets.
Prior to joining FloSports, Levy spent more than two years handling media sales and partnership development for Crackle and Sony PlayStation. Before that, he spent the previous seven and a half years working as an account executive for ESPN in national advertising sales.
A graduate of Dartmouth College, where he captained the baseball team as a senior catcher, Levy was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and played one year of minor league baseball, backing up current MLB All-Star Yadier Molina. He later earned his M.B.A. from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.
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This is a low prep activity that you can use after any break. It involves some movement and questions that can be asked about each slide. If you have used my "A mí también" activity, this works exactly the same way. If you haven't used the activity, visit this link to learn how to use it.
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By Simon Miraudo August 25, 2014 Play It Again is a weekly feature in which our classic-film connoisseurs revisit a revered motion picture from the annals of movie history, to see if it holds up… or if it has aged terribly. And yes, it takes its name from a famously misquoted Casablanca line. Hey, whatever. It […]Continue reading
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I typically don't write about "big box" gyms. However, recently I was invited to visit ClubSport Oregon to see how they can help new Moms, such as myself, reach their fitness goals. I have had this gym on my radar for quite some time for their AirFit Studio (But that's a topic for another post). So, i was excited to check them out and see everything else they had to offer. Apparently, that is EVERYTHING! (Also, a topic for an entire other post.) But let's just start with why new moms will LOVE this gym.
When I first arrived, it felt like any other large gym from the outside. But, that feeling ended with the parking lot. Outside the front doors was a fresh market with organic fruits and vegetables. Inside, I was greeted immediately by a front desk staff member who helped me find my contact. After a quick first-timer check-in on a slick tablet, I was given a tour of their top-notch facility.
After my tour we dropped my mini fitness buddy off at Child's World and I was off for my personalized training session. Afterwards, I was treated to a delicious healthy meal from their restaurant which I enjoyed outside, poolside next to the cabana.
If I wanted to, I could have also hit the salon or gotten a massage on my way out.
We started by doing a body analysis on the InBody machine which gave us a baseline of my body composition from which we could set some goals. To my delight it suggested exactly what I had already determined to be my goals — lose a teensy bit more body fat and get my muscle back. Utilizing that information we discussed what I wanted to work on that day and in the long term to get to my goal post-baby body.
Breast feeding, walking, and healthy eating has taken care of most of my "baby weight", so my focus right now is to work on getting back the lean muscle (particularly in the bootay region) that I lost because baby needed protein and I wasn't consuming enough due to a lack of appetite in the third trimester (eat your protein mama's!). So, my trainer Antje tailored my workout around my glutes, posterior chain, and the back muscles that I've been working on for the last year or so to correct malfunctions from untreated self-inflicted whiplash.
Most importantly for the new mama, they have child care. Correction, they have great child care! Their child care area is nicer than my actual daycare. And, it's included in the membership price. Additionally, all their childcare staff have had background checks and are CPR and first-air certified. There is an infant room with an attached nursing room (awesome!), and a "mover" room, then the older kids are split up by age group and get to do crafts and other age-appropriate activities. When I dropped off MiniNinja I was given a hook and bag for his things, and his last feed, change, and other information was written on a white board so all the caregivers knew what he would need, when. He was taken out of his car seat and played with while I was gone, and there was a live video feed in the hallway where I could check-in on him if I wanted to. When I got back, I knew when he had been changed and fed last. Also notable, each child and parent are given numbered tags. If you don't have your numbered tag (or ID) you cannot take the child. Even if you are with the Membership Director. I appreciate the extra security.
ClubSport's performance training center, The Edge, is a crossfit-box-like space containing more free weights, some specific machines, rowers, lifting racks, and a large section of astroturf for hard-driving classes and fitness programs. This is also where we had our training session. It's a great dedicated space for your higher intensity workout without having to carve out a corner in the regular workout area.
THE POOL(s)
Two, sparkling, UV-sanitized pools are also featured here. Inside, in their junior Olympic lap pool, you can swim laps or take low-impact water classes for adults and children as young as 6 months. Outdoors, enjoy a resort-style pool, water slide and zero depth entrance for the littles. A separate pool is available for potty-trained children as well as an on-duty lifeguard. Guests can also enjoy snacks and items from the cabana in between splashing sessions.
When you're done working on your new mom-bod, you can also take advantage of these other sure-to-be-loved-by-moms-amenities.
Hair and nail Salon
Massage therapy
Multiple groupX rooms with 125 classes per week
Rock wall for the adventurous Mom
Free Valet Parking during busy hours (Awesome!)
Parent's getaway nights (for parent's of older children)
and more…
If you've been following me for any amount of time you've probably surmised that I'm not a "gym membership" kind of gal. I prefer to leave my options open and drop in to whatever kind of class tickles my fancy that day/week/month. BUT, if I lived near ClubSport Oregon, I would buy a membership. Which, by the way, is actually pretty well priced, especially considering ALL the things this facility has to offer.
18120 SW Lower Boones Ferry Road, Tigard, OR 97224
(503) 968-4500
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The legendary fighting franchise returns with STREET FIGHTER® V! Stunning visuals depict the next generation of World Warriors in unprecedented detail, while exciting and accessible battle mechanics deliver endless fighting fun that both beginners and veterans can enjoy.
- New and Returning Characters: Classic characters like Ryu, Chun-Li, Charlie Nash and M. Bison return! Many more new and returning characters will be added to the diverse roster, offering a wide variety of fighting styles for players to choose from.
- New Strategies and Battle Mechanics: Highly accessible new battle mechanics, which revolve around the V-Gauge and EX Gauge, provide an unprecedented layer of strategy and depth to the franchise that all players can enjoy.
- PC and PS4 Cross-Platform Play: For the first time in franchise history, the online community will be unified into a single player pool, allowing for even more rivalries to be born.
- Next Gen Visuals: Unreal Engine 4 technology pushes the realism and next-gen visuals to new heights, making this latest entry the best looking and most immersive Street Fighter game of all time.
- Rise up: Ranking leaderboards track players careers and are integrated with the Capcom Pro Tour, the premier league destination for competitive fighting games.
- More to Come! Stay tuned for more announcements regarding new characters, stages, features, and more.
1. Launch Steam and log into your account or create a new one (download Steam).
2. Choose "Games" from the menu and "Activate a Product on Steam".
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the activation process.
4. You can find your new game in the "Library" tab.


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Twitter wants researchers to turn its mountains of data into insights, from flu trends to New Years celebrations, that could delight and help the world. So today it announced the Twitter Data Grants program. Researchers can apply to get free access to Twitter's public tweets and historical data through one of its official data resellers Gnip.
[Correction: Twitter tells researchers won't get the firehose, though the blog post mentions "With more than 500 million Tweets a day, Twitter has an expansive set of data from which we can glean insights". Instead, researchers will only get the data they need for their project.]
Many other big tech companies including Google and Facebook frequently work with researchers like the National Institute Of Health to gleam trends from their data. But Twitter's program is highly formalized, and is publicly accepting applications from members of the academic research community until March 15th for its first pilot.
The program could help promote Twitter and prove its importance. That's critical right now as today's earnings revealed Twitter's recent growth is relatively slow, up just 3.9% in the last three months compared to 30% over the past year. It also reduced growth forcasts for the future. To become the ad giant its valuation implies, it needs massive scale.


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Sarah joined Seer as an SEO associate in January 2019. Before joining Seer full time, she was an intern here, where she learned skills in all 3 divisions: SEO, PPC, and Analytics. Her previous experience includes interning in-house at various organizations including a startup company called ToothShower and abroad for the Green Party of England and Wales. She geeks out on audience-focused marketing and using big data analyses to inform meaningful strategies. Sarah has a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Ursinus College, with a minor in Arabic.
Outside of work you can find her hiking all over PA and NJ, exploring local breweries, hitting the gym, and crushing everyone in Mario Kart.


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Duffy Meadows Research & Consulting was started in order to research honey bee health and to improve rare plant breeding. So one year after it's inception….where are the honey bees?
Good question!
Funny things happen when your business revolves around nature….human goals have to be adjusted, reassessed, and kept fluid. We have a complete ten year timeline mapped for DMRC, and at the end of year one, we completed every task on our list (way to go humans!) Unfortunately, mother nature did not act as we expected. She is not concerned with timelines, borders, or "rules."
Bee plans have been pushed back. To be fair, honey bees were not expected in 2017. We have a lot to build before they arrive, but they were slotted for spring of 2018, and that is no longer happening.
It is still part of the long term plan, but the timing has been deferred. Grant proposals (though written and ready to go!) will not be submitted this year. The hives and cage will not be built this winter. Why?
There isn't enough food.
Right on time – we planted 10.6 acres of native prairie – the end of May 2017. It was a nice wet spring and the timing should have been perfect for native seeds to sink in and start growing. But then June happened. And July. These were hot dry months. Super hot. Established trees across our state desiccated and became "stressed." So our prairie seeds did what smart prairie seeds do: they stayed dormant.
We spent the summer battling horseweed and crab grass infestations – mowing and mowing and mowing some more. We made phone calls, searched for answers, and stressed over thousands of dollars worth of seeds that were not growing. What will happen next? I don't know, and it's scary.
Ideally, the seeds will recognize the cold winter and emerge with the spring rains – filling the prairie with flowering forbs and grasses. But it will be a year 1 prairie again since they did not germinate this year.
A quick aside on prairie formation
Prairies grow slowly. There is an old adage that says, "the first year they sleep, the second they creep, and the third they leap." I have found this to be true with all plants. We missed our first "sleep year," so we are back in sleep again. The second year will be pretty full and growing, but without flower heads. The third year should be a really good start to a full flower-filled prairie.
There are many problems with this situation:
- Annual weeds will return and continue to grow.
- Erosion will continue without established cover.
- There are no flowers to feed pollinators and other wildlife.
Other beekeepers have advised me to bring the bees anyway, but I think they are being short sighted. For one, I have canvassed our entire 40 acre parcel and know what is available for food. We have a fairly good spring pollen supply, and a marginal fall source. We have an absolute summer dearth.
Yes, bees can fly up to 5 miles to obtain forage. That is not the optimal scenario. It wastes energy and exposes them to pollutants that will disrupt and interfere with our research. Yes, the prairie may send up some flowers next summer – but it's not a good gamble.
Our goal is to have the right habitat that encourages the bees to flourish and obtain all their needs within our borders. Will the bees stay in our borders? They don't have to – but they should. Ultimately, we will have ample pollen/nectar/resin/water sources within our borders for all seasons – all without pesticides/herbicides/fertilizers.
With that in mind, when will we expect to bring the bees?
- When the prairie is established – at least 20 of the 43 species planted are showing up – growing enough that they should be productive the following spring.
- When the pollinating hedge plants have doubled in size and propagation of additional plants is able to begin.
In order to successfully raise bees, we have restored 10.6 acres from rye fields into a diverse native prairie (43 species of grasses and forbs – flowering in all seasons.)
We have also brought in a variety of specimen species to begin growing pollinator hedges. This means, we bought 2-3 of each plant (most are rare/wild plants with specific season/pollen advantages for pollinators) and are now growing them to be propagated into more plants as they mature. Buying plants (especially rare breeds) is expensive, and sometimes unproductive (we've already discovered on of our purchased plants is the wrong variety!)
We are starting with a handful of plants and will multiply them as the time comes (remember: sleep, creep, leap!) as we determine which plants perform the best in our climate.
What is planned for the future? More trees, herbs, fruit trees, and expansion of the pollinator hedges.
What has been planted so far and why?
65 Balsam fir and Colorado blue spruce – windbreak and resin source
25 Autumn blaze maple – spring pollen source and microclimate adjustment
2 Goumi shrubs – spring pollen/nectar
1 Goji shrub – all season pollen/nectar
2 Beach plums – spring pollen/nectar
5 Nanking cherry – spring pollen/nectar
5 American Plum – spring pollen/nectar
5 American Cranberry – summer pollen/nectar
5 Pin cherry Trees – spring pollen/nectar
5 Service berry trees – spring pollen/nectar
2 service berry shrubs – spring pollen/nectar
7 honeyberry shrubs – spring pollen nectar
4 Shasta daisies – summer pollen/nectar
4 Comfrey (2 varieties)- summer pollen/nectar
1 liatris – summer pollen/nectar
2 salvia- summer pollen/nectar
3 Bellflower plants – summer pollen/nectar
garlic/onion chives – spring/summer pollen/nectar
oregano/thyme – summer/fall pollen/nectar
3 Staghorn sumac – summer pollen/nectar
3 Mulberry seedlings – spring/summer pollen/nectar
1 hackberry seedling summer pollen/nectar
2 French Pussy Willows – early spring pollen/nectar
3 Silver Willows – early spring pollen/nectar
Ground plum
Garlic chives
Egyptian walking onions
MN strain redbud trees
Black Walnut trees
Wild garlic
Basswood/Linden Trees
What is to be planted in the future?
2-3 Hackberry trees – pheasant food source and summer pollen/nectar
3-5 River Birch – early spring pollen/nectar
2 Crabapples – spring/summer pollen/nectar
Fruit Trees – cherry/plum/pear/apple – summer pollen/nectar
Raspberries -summer pollen/nectar
Various herbs – pollen/nectar
Blueberries – spring pollen/nectar
Strawberries – spring pollen/nectar
Goji – barbarnum variety – summer pollen/nectar
Illinois Mulberry – summer pollen/nectar
Forsythia – spring pollen/nectar
3 Chestnut Trees – summer pollen/nectar
Bristly Locust – spring pollen/nectar
Multiplication of the goumi, beach plum, nanking cherry, pussy willow, and flowering herbs/shrubs.
We have a lot to build/grow before the bees can confidently forage our area. In the year we have owned the land, I have encountered a handful of bumblebees and one honey bee. They are not currently active in our area.
Wondering what is growing at the research farm?
Current plant inventory
Burr Oak trees- hundreds – okay for fall honeydew but not a good winter food storage
Red Pine – 100+ – good resin source
Tamarack trees – 50+ – possible pollen/resin
Black Alder shrubs -100+ – spring pollen
Hazelnut shrubs – 100+ – spring pollen
Northern red oak – 10s – fall honeydew – not a good storage food
Aspen trees – 50+ – spring pollen
Willow shrubs – 10s – spring pollen
Cattails – emergency pollen
Goldenrod – fall pollen
Round headed clover – summer nectar
Asters -fall nectar/pollen
Smooth sumac – summer pollen/nectar
Black cherry – a few – spring pollen/nectar
Wild rice/arrowhead root/sedges/ferns/marsh marigolds/smartweed – unknown
Hoary puccoon/milkweed/wild phlox – spring pollen/nectar
Siberian Elm – early spring pollen
2 American Plum shrubs – spring pollen/nectar
Winterberry – 30+ – summer pollen/nectar?
Buckthorn/poison sumac/poison ivy – unknown
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