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Angina chronic stable
Vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's syndrome)
For hypertension and angina, the usual initial dosage is 5 mg of AMLODIPINE, CRISTERS once daily, which may be increased, up to a maximum dose of 10 mg depending on the individual response of Patient.
In hypertensive patients, AMLODIPINE, CRISTERS has been used in combination with a thiazide diuretic, an alpha blocker, a beta-blocker, or an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. In the case of angina, AMLODIPINE CRISTERS may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other antianginal drugs in patients with angina, refractory to nitrates and / or adequate doses of beta-blockers.
No dose adjustment of AMLODIPINE and CRISTERS is required when concomitantly administered with thiazide diuretics, beta-blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Populations, special
Elderly subjects
AMLODIPINE CRISTERS used at similar doses shows good tolerance, equivalent in elderly patients and younger patients. Normal dosage regimens are recommended in elderly patients, but an increase in dosage should be done with caution (see Warnings and Precautions for Use and Pharmacokinetic Properties).
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Hepatic impairment
Dosage recommendations have not been established in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment so the dose should be selected with caution and should start at the lowest effective dose (see section 4.4). And precautions for use and pharmacokinetic properties). The pharmacokinetic properties of amlodipine have not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Amlodipine should be started at the lowest dose and increased slowly in patients with severe hepatic impairment
Renal insufficiency
Changes in amlodipine plasma concentrations are not correlated with the degree of renal insufficiency, a usual dosage, is therefore recommended. Amlodipine is not dialyzable.
Children and adolescents
Children and adolescents with hypertension from 6 years to 17 years.
The oral antihypertensive dosage recommended in children aged 6 to 17 years is 2.5 mg once daily as an initial dose which can be increased up to 5 mg once a day if the desired blood pressure; Is not reached after four weeks. Dosages greater than 5 mg once daily have not been studied in pediatric patients (see sections on pharmacodynamic properties and pharmacokinetic properties).
An amlodipine dose of 2.5 mg is not possible with this medication.
Children under 6 years of age.
There is no data available
Mode of administration
Capsule for oral administration.
Class: Pharmacotherapeutic: calcium channel blocker, selective for predominantly vascular effect
ATC Code: C08 CA01.
Amlodipine is an inhibitor of calcium ion influx from the group of dihydropyridine (slow channel inhibitor or calcium ion antagonist) and transmembrane influx of calcium ions into the heart muscle and muscles Vascular smooth.
The mechanism of the antihypertensive effect of amlodipine is related to a direct relaxing effect on the vascular smooth muscle. The precise mechanism by which amlodipine relieves, angina has not been fully determined, but amlodipine reduces the total ischemic load by the following two actions
1) Amlodipine dilates the peripheral arterioles and therefore reduces the total peripheral (postload) resistance against which the heart acts. To the extent that the heart rate remains stable, this reduction in heart work decreases myocardial energy consumption and oxygen requirements.
(2) The amlodipine mechanism of action also probably involves the dilation of the major coronary arteries and arterioles, coronary arteries in normal and ischemic regions.This dilation increases the delivery of oxygen to the myocardium in patients with A spasm of the coronary arteries (Prinzmetal's angina).
In hypertensive patients, once-daily administration provides clinically significant reductions in arterial pressure both in the supine position and in the standing position for an interval of 24 hours. Because of the slow action time, acute hypotension is not associated with the administration of amlodipine.
In patients with angina, once-daily administration of amlodipine increases the total duration of exercise, the time of occurrence of angina and sub-shift, and the ST segment Of 1 mm, and decreases both the frequency of angina attacks and the consumption of glyceryl trinitrate tablets.
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Use in patients with coronary artery disease
The efficacy of amlodipine for the prevention of clinical events in patients with coronary artery disease was evaluated in an independent, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted at 1 997 patients: the CAMELOT study (Comparison of Amlodipine versus Enalapril to Limit Occurrences of Thrombosis, comparison of amlodipine and enalapril in the limitation of episodes of thrombosis). Of these patients, 663 were treated with amlodipine, 5-10 mg, 673 were treated with enalapril 10-20 mg, and 655 with placebo, in addition to standard treatment with statins , Beta-blockers, diuretics and aspirin for two years. The main efficacy results are shown in Table 1. The results indicate that treatment with amlodipine has been associated with a lower number of hospitalizations for angina and revascularization procedures in patients Of coronary artery disease
Table 1. Incidence of Clinical Evaluation Criteria in the CAMELOT Study
Rate of cardiovascular events, number (%)
Amlodipine versus placebo
Criteria, evaluation
Relative risk (95% CI)
Value of p
Criterion, main
Events, undesirable cardiovascular
110 (16,6)
151 (23,1)
136 (20,2)
0.69 (0.54-0.88)
Components, individual
Revascularization, coronary
78 (11,8)
103 (15,7)
95 (14,1)
0.73 (0.54-0.98)
Hospitalization for angor
51 (7,7)
84 (12,8)
86 (12,8)
0.58 (0.41-0.82)
IDM not fatal
14 (2,1)
19 (2,9)
11 (1,6)
0.73 (0.37-1.46)
AVC or AIT
6 (0,9)
12 (1,8)
8 (1,2)
0.50 (0.19-1.32)
Mortality, cardiovascular
5 (0.8)
2 (0,3)
5 (0,7)
2.46 (0.48-12.7)
Hospitalization for ICC
3 (0,5)
5 (0.8)
4 (0,6)
0.59 (0.14-2.47)
Resuscitation after cardiac arrest
4 (0,6)
1 (0,1)
Appearance of disease, peripheral vascular
5 (0.8)
2 (0,3)
8 (1,2)
2.6 (0.50-13.4)
Abbreviations: ICC, congestive heart failure, IC, confidence interval, MI, myocardial infarction, AIT, transient ischemic stroke, stroke, cerebral.
Use in Patients with Heart Failure: Studies, haemodynamic and controlled studies, based on stress tests conducted in patients with NYHA II-IV heart failure, Amlodipine did not result in any clinical deterioration of tolerance to exercise, left ventricular ejection fraction and clinical symptomatology
A placebo-controlled (PRAISE) study designed to evaluate patients with NYHA III-IV heart failure receiving digoxin, diuretics and ACE inhibitors showed that amlodipine Did not result in an increased risk of mortality, or mortality and morbidity combined with heart failure.
In a long-term, placebo-controlled follow-up study (PRAISE-2), amlodipine in patients with NYHA III and IV cardiac insufficiency without clinical symptoms, nor suggestive or underlying objective results; To ischemic disease, treated with stable doses of ACE inhibitors, digitalis and diuretics, amlodipine had no effect on total cardiovascular mortality. In this same population, amlodipine was associated with an increase in notifications of pulmonary edema.
The randomized, double-blind, morbidity and mortality study of ALLHAT (Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial Study on Antihypertensive and Lipid-Preventive Treatment of Heart Attacks) was conducted For comparison of recent treatments: amlodipine 2.5 to 10 mg / day (calcium channel blocker) or lisinopril 10 to 40 mg / day (ACE inhibitor) as a first-line treatment with a thiazide diuretic, Chlortalidone at a dose of 12.5 to 25 mg / day in mild to moderate hypertension
A total of 33,357 hypertensive patients aged 55 years or older were randomized and followed for an average of 4.9 years. Patients had at least one additional risk factor for coronary artery disease, including a history of myocardial infarction or stroke (more than six months before the inclusion) or documentation of other cardiovascular diseases Atherosclerotic (51.5%), type 2 diabetes (36.1%), HDL cholesterol,
Use in renal insufficiency
Amlodipine may be used in these patients at normal doses. Changes in plasma amlodipine concentrations were not correlated with the degree of renal insufficiency. Amlodipine is not dialyzable.
Effects of Other Medicines on Amlodipine
Inhibitors of CYP3A4: concomitant use of amlodipine with strong or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 (protease inhibitors, azole antifungals, macrolides such as erythromycin or clarithromycin, verapamil, or diltiazem) may give Lead to a significant increase in amlodipine plasma concentration. The clinical translation of these pharmacokinetic variations may be more pronounced in the elderly. Therefore, clinical monitoring and dose adjustment may be necessary.
Concomitant use of CYP3A4 inducers (eg rifampicin, St. John's wort [Hypericum perforatum]) may result in decreased plasma amlodipine concentration, amlodipine should be used with caution, and with inducers Of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme.
Administration of amlodipine with grapefruit or grapefruit juice is not recommended because bioavailability may be increased in some patients, which may lead to increased hypotensive effects.
Dantrolene (infusion): In animals, ventricular fibrillation and lethal cardio-vascular collapse were observed in association with hyperkalaemia following the administration of verapamil and dantrolene IV. In view of the risk of hyperkalaemia, concomitant use of calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine in patients with malignant hyperthermia and in the management of malignant hyperthermia is recommended.
Effects of amlodipine on other medicines
The hypotensive effects of amlodipine are in addition to those of other drugs with antihypertensive properties
In clinical interaction studies, amlodipine did not affect the pharmacokinetic properties of atorvastatin, digoxin, warfarin or ciclosporin.
Simvastatin: Co-administration of repeated doses of 10 mg of amlodipine with 80 mg of simvastatin results in a 77% increase in exposure to simvastatin compared with simvastatin alone. The daily dose of simvastatin should be limited to 20 mg in amlodipine patients.
Not applicable.
In humans, the experience of intentional overdose is limited.
Available data suggest that significant overdosage may lead to excessive peripheral vasodilatation and possibly reflex tachycardia. Significant and probably prolonged systemic hypotension that may reach a shock with fatal outcome has been reported.
Clinically significant hypotension due to overdosage with amlodipine requires active cardiovascular support including frequent monitoring of respiratory and cardiac function, elevation of limbs, and management of blood volume and blood flow Urinary.
A vasoconstrictor may be useful, to restore vascular tone and arterial pressure, provided there is no contraindication to its use. Intravenous administration of calcium gluconate may be beneficial in reversing the effects of calcium channel inhibition.
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Since amlodipine is strongly bound to proteins, dialysis is unlikely to bring any benefit.
In women, safety of use of amlodipine during pregnancy has not been established.
In animal studies, reprotoxicity was observed at high doses (see section Preclinical safety data).
Use during pregnancy is recommended only if no safer alternative is available and when the disease itself poses greater risks to the mother and the fetus. >
It has not been established whether amlodipine is excreted in breast milk The decision to continue or discontinue breast-feeding or to continue or discontinue amlodipine should be Taking into account the benefit of breastfeeding for the child and the benefit of treatment with amlodipine for the mother.
Biochemical and reversible changes in the head of the spermatozoa have been reported in some patients treated with calcium channel blockers. There is insufficient clinical data on the effect of amlodipine on fertility. In a study in the rat, undesirable effects were detected on the fertility of males (see section Safety data, preclinical). >
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The most commonly reported adverse reactions during treatment include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, palpitations, puffiness, vasomotor pain, abdominal pain, nausea, ankle edema, swelling and The fatigue.
List of undesirable effects
The following adverse reactions have been observed and reported in the course of treatment with amlodipine at frequencies: very common (≥ 1/10), frequent (≥ 1/100 to
In each frequency group, undesirable effects are presented in order of severity, decreasing.
Class of systems, organs
Undesirable effects
Hematologic and lymphatic system disorders
Very rare
Leukocytopenia, thrombocytopenia
Immune system disorders
Very rare
Allergic reaction
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Very rare
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia, change in mood (including anxiety), depression
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness, dizziness, headache (especially at the beginning of treatment)
Tremor, dysgeusia, syncope, hypoesthesia, paresthesia
Very rare
Hypertonia, neuropathy, device
Eye disorders
Visual disturbance (including, diplopia)
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Cardiac disorders
Very rare
Myocardial infarction, arrhythmia (including bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation, atrial)
Vascular disorders
Vasomotor flush
Very rare
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypertension, chronic stable angina, vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal syndrome)
Dyspnea, rhinitis
Very rare
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain, nausea
Vomiting, dyspepsia, transit disorders (including diarrhea and constipation), dry mouth
Very rare
Pancreatitis, gastritis, hyperplasia, gingival
Hepatobiliary disorders
Very rare
Hepatitis, jaundice, elevation of liver enzymes *
Skin and tissue disorders, subcutaneous
Alopecia, purpura, change in skin color, hyperhidrosis, pruritus, rash, cutaneous, exanthema
Very rare
Angioedema, erythema multiforme, urticaria, exfoliating dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema, photosensitivity

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This one-page report provides the U.S. market size in 2016 for Adhesives & Sealants. It includes:
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Who should use this report: marketers of Adhesives & Sealants who want to identify the current market size, regional demand and estimated spend by each of the top 10 customer end markets for these products.
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LONDON (Reuters) - When paltry growth, systemic risk and resource scarcity are darkening the global horizon, investors must hunt shrewdly to find stocks resilient enough to ride out the storm.
Far from being cathartic, the past five years of credit crisis and the subsequent slow, painful debt paydown has merely nudged the world economy deeper into the dangers posed by dramatic population growth, aging in rich economies and shortages of natural resources and capital.
Whether you call it the "new normal" or an economic "perma-frost", the resulting consensus is for many more years of sub-par global growth and a vulnerability to shocks that the public at large and the institutions managing their savings are going to have to navigate deftly.
For some, such as bond fund PIMCO's boss Bill Gross, this heralds the death of the "cult of equity" as most firms struggle to boost revenues and profits in such a dour environment.
With bond returns at historical lows and converging rapidly to near zero rates on cash, there's little solace there too for savers even attempting to beat inflation over time. High-dividend blue chips or high-yield corporate bonds have been chased relentlessly over the past couple of years as a hybrid.
Yet some strategists and stock pickers now insist that work needs to intensify on finding innovative "new growth" firms with environmentally sustainable and efficient long-term strategies as well as high scores on governance and regulatory sensitivity.
The rise in recent years of investment models based on "socially responsible investment", SRI, or companies with high ratings on "environmental, social and governance" metrics, ESG, has met with mixed reviews.
But strategists at UK asset manager Schroders warn of dangers in ignoring the scale of population and environmental overload twinned with the demand suppressant of deleveraging and cash hoarding.
Fears over the impact of population growth, which took just 12 years to go from 6 to 7 billion people and is expected to rise another 30 percent by 2050, are not new. But together with rising income aspirations across emerging markets, the impact on food, energy and other natural resources remains daunting.
Amid a long litany of shockers in the report, Schroders cited data estimating that if everyone in the world reached a U.S. level of consumption, we would need three times the ecological capacity of the world.
What's more, statistics compiled for the United Nations by Trucost put the monetary value of environmental damage caused by the top 3000 listed companies at $2.25 trillion, or 3.5 percent of global GDP and a third of their profits.
Schroders makes three key points for equity investors.
First is that governments will eventually need to regulate to find a sustainable balance and markets will lean that way too. Second, financial systems will then reward companies with efficient processes and resource usage. And third, companies that innovate to solve these problems will be winners.
Among examples, it cites Toyota's leadership in hybrid and electric cars and Unilever's development of water efficiency with dry shampoos and single-rinse laundry products.
On technologies, it pointed to research into graphene - the one-atom thick carbon sheet, 100 time stronger than steel, which can be used to strengthen copper without reducing conductivity and is also being investigated for use in water desalinization and DNA sequencing.
"Any investor with a long-term horizon should be minimizing portfolio risk by ensuring they invest in resilient companies with highly efficient resource usage and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing conditions," the report said.
So, how prevalent is this sort of investing already and has it been successful to date?
In highlighting future key trends now affecting investment management, HSBC recently included SRI/ESG in its top 10.
The cache of companies in these indices varies from firms simply sensitive to public policy issues or passing governance tests - a hot topic among investors in China right now - to those actively addressing environmental or ethical concerns. But there's little doubt demand is rising.
HSBC data shows SRI assets under management in Europe jumped to over $8 trillion in 2010 from next to nothing in 2005 and is about $3 trillion in the United States.
Crucially, pension funds and others are increasingly demanding investment along SRI/ESG principles, in part because greater transparency on fund holdings is becoming an issue for savers and trustees.
Data from pension fund consultancy Mercer, cited by HSBC, show that such pension fund ratings right now are "dismal", with under 10 percent in the top half of a 1-4 scale.
The bigger question for return-hungry investors is whether these assets actually perform despite their supposed ethical, environmental or political correctness.
To date, the lukewarm reviews reflect the fact that both the MSCI World ESG index and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index have underperformed global benchmarks by anywhere from two to six percent over the past two years.
But if the mounting economic problems are still way into the future, maybe the potential returns are out there too.
"ESG is a concept that will expand further," HSBC concluded. "This is certainly an area that fund managers will need to spend more time on."
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Offal of the Week: Turkey Offal: Neck, Gizzards, Heart, Liver
If it's Friday, it must be Offal of the Week! Brought to you by Ryan Adams, author of the blog Nose to Tail at Home, each week we highlight a different part of the animal that you've always wanted to work with, but were afraid to ask your butcher for. This week: Turkey offal.
Ah, Thanksgiving. A time for over-eating, re-igniting family feuds, girding your psyche for Black Friday — and trying to wrap our brains around the jiggly, pre-baggied bits that come helpfully inserted inside the turkey cavity. It doesn't have to all be so hard! With my help you'll be able to identify all of those assorted giblets and find a good use for them and the turkey neck that you've been throwing away year after year.
Here's a quick identification chart of the turkey offal you'll find either in the turkey's cavity, or the neck area covered by a flap of turkey skin.
Turkey Neck
The long slender item on the far left is the turkey's neck. Consisting of mostly bones and tough muscle, the neck is actually a very flavorful piece of meat. Consider pan searing it until it's brown on all sides, and adding it to your gravy if you finish it early in the day. Keep your gravy on a low heat, adding water or chicken stock to keep the consistency that you prefer. The browned neck will continue cooking in the gravy, but it will also impart a lovely turkey flavor to it. Make sure to double-check your seasoning before you serve the gravy.
At 6 o'clock you'll find the turkey's liver. I know, I know - you hate liver. But there is a trick to help make it more palatable. Hank Shaw, the James Beard nominated webmaster of Hunter Angler Gardner Cook, recommends letting your livers soak for a while in milk. This helps remove any traces of leftover blood and tempers the strong flavor. Consider dunking your turkey liver in a glass of milk while the bird roasts. After a few hours remove the liver, and rinse it clean under cold water. Lightly boiled or pan fried, you can then finely dice the liver and add it to stuffing or gravy for extra texture and flavor.
3 o'clock holds a turkey heart. Heart has a firm yet giving texture after cooking, with a very condensed meaty flavor that is exactly like that of the animal it came from. This is a perfect chance to impress everyone with that expensive meat-grinder attachment you bought for your Kitchenaide mixer (it's okay, I do it too). Once you have some finely ground turkey heart you can add it to pretty much any savory dish for a subtle turkey flavor boost. Or, brown the ground heart in a pan and use it as a meaty garnish.
Way up at 12 is the turkey's gizzard. In birds, the gizzard is a dense muscle located at the top of the stomach that is used to pulverize food as a replacement for teeth. The constant use of the muscle makes it lean and tough, So that means long slow cooking times. I realize that whipping out the pressure cooker for a lone gizzard is foolish, so here's what I suggest: pan sear the gizzard all over, then add it to any stock you have sitting on the stove. It's not the most inventive idea, but when you're dealing with holiday insanity all day long, this is a quick and easy way to add a little extra flavor to your stock based dishes.
Of course, many people like to just boil the contents of the bag and the neck and make gravy with them, and that's fine. My family does so every year and I truly enjoy the results each time. Here are a few more ideas for your turkey offal, and I wish you a happy holiday!
British Timpana-Maltese Pasta Pie
Turkey Giblet and Sour Cream Soup
Portuguese Potato and Giblet Stuffing
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Ufuk Seçgel-Janus Material Handler Excavator
At Design Interviews
Interview with Ufuk Seçgel : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. Ufuk Seçgel : The main idea is to design a heavy-duty work machine able to adapt to future workspaces. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. Ufuk Seçgel : I wanted to achieve a vehicle design that looked different from the standart excavator designs. I wanted it to be a different vehicle. .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. Ufuk Seçgel : Around 2 months. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. Ufuk Seçgel : It was a school project. So I think a bit of both. .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. Ufuk Seçgel : Recycling centers, construction companies and other material handling industries. .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. Ufuk Seçgel : The design changes the anatomy of an excavator. It is out of the standart excavator design. The target audience wanted this vehicle to be different than other vehicle which are mainly used for construction work. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. Ufuk Seçgel : Janus is the Roman god of beginnings and transitions. He is depicted as having two faces, one looking to the future the other looking to the past. This echoes with how the vehicle has two faces and also to me it echoes with the general concept of recycling. .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. Ufuk Seçgel : Having a travel and work mode and a rotating operator's cabin for transitioning between modes. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. Ufuk Seçgel : I gathered knowledge from maintenance companies for these vehicles. The main knowledge I sought was the connection of the engine from the turret to the lower body of the vehicle. This knowledge enabled me to transfer the engine to the lower body and make the weight more balanced. .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. Ufuk Seçgel : It was especially difficult to get out of the standart design of these machines. .
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1. We give a brief summary of the derivations of the Evans-Searles Fluctuation Theorems (FTs) and the NonEquilibrium Free Energy Theorems (Crooks and Jarzynski). The discussion is given for time reversible Newtonian dynamics. We emphasize the role played by thermostatting. We also highlight the common themes inherent in the Fluctuation and Free Energy Theorems. We discuss a number of simple consequences of the Fluctuation Theorems including the Second Law Inequality, the Kawasaki Identity and the fact that the dissipation function which is the subject of the FT, is a nonlinear generalization of the spontaneous entropy production, that is so central to linear irreversible thermodyanamics. Lastly we give a brief update on the latest experimental tests of the FTs (both steady state and transient) and the NonEquilibrium Free Energy Theorem, using optical tweezer apparatus.
2 The Fluctutation Theorem: In 1993 we discovered a relation, subsequently known as the Fluctuation Theorem (FT), which gives an analytical expression for the probability of observing Second Law violating dynamical fluctuations in small thermostatted nonequilibrium systems which are observed for a short period of time. This Theorem places quantitative restrictions on the operation of small (nano) machines and devices. These constraints cannot be circumvented. Quantitative predictions made by the Fluctuation Theorem regarding the probability of Second Law `violations' have been confirmed experimentally, both using molecular dynamics computer simulation and very recently in two laboratory experiments[1] which employed optical tweezers. In this talk we give a brief summary of the theory [2] and a description of the experiments.
[1] Experimental demonstration of violations of the Second Law of Thermodynamics for small systems and short time scales, by Wang, G.M., Sevick, E.M., Mittag, E., Searles, D.J. and Evans, D.J., Phys. Rev. Lett., 89 (5), 050601/1?4 (2002).
[2] The Fluctuation Theorem by Denis J Evans and Debra J Searles, Advances in Physics, 51 , 1529-1585(2002).


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New Law Expands Access to Google, Facebook Accounts of Deceased
As policymakers wrestle with how to handle the digital remains that people leave behind on sites like Google and Facebook after they die, a new state law expanding access to the deceased's accounts could set a national trend.
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell has signed into law a measure giving estate attorneys and other fiduciaries more control of their deceased clients' digital data.


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Pronunciation: (kun-SAH-lih-DAY-shun THAYR-uh-pee)
Treatment that is given after cancer has disappeared following the initial therapy. Consolidation therapy is used to kill any cancer cells that may be left in the body. It may include radiation therapy, a stem cell transplant, or treatment with drugs that kill cancer cells. Also called intensification therapy and postremission therapy.
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Managing Director & Senior Partner
Marc Schuuring is a core member of Boston Consulting Group's Technology Advantage and Consumer practices.
Marc has deep experience in technology-enabled strategies, transformation, and enterprise architecture. Since joining BCG in 2010, he has worked across numerous industries, with a primary focus on consumer goods, retail, and travel and transportation.
Marc helps companies attain competitive advantage through technology-enabled business models and processes, and assists organizations in providing world-class technology-enabled services. He specializes in helping boards navigate technology strategy, transformation, sourcing, organization, and performance. His current areas of focus are cloud strategies, digital transformation, enterprise information, and data architectures.
Before joining BCG, Marc worked as an executive partner for IT strategy and transformation at Accenture. During his time there, he set up and ran e-business IT at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.


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Founded in 2000, Hana Sushi exists to bring you the best of Japanese Cuisines. In the Denver Metro area, most well known sushi restaurants are located in the middle of Denver. Even though there are many sushi lovers in the surrounding cities like Aurora, people generally travel to Denver in order to enjoy good sushi. Not anymore!
Hana Sushi brings you world class sushi, right here in Aurora. No more fighting traffic during rush hour, and no longer are you forced to choose between a 30 minute car trip, and no sushi at all.
Just like the sushi bars downtown, we also have our fish flown in fresh from various locations, to offer the best tasting and the most fresh sushi in town. We pride ourselves in providing you with the best possible sushi experience without emptying your wallet. We only make the finest quality sushi that we, ourselves, would want to enjoy.
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Republican, Democrat write Pa. marijuana bill
Daylin Leach, Mike Folmer say bill would let Pennsylvanians get medical benefits from cannabidiol
Two state senators, one a Republican and the other a Democrat, said Monday they plan to introduce a bill to legalize a certain form of marijuana for medicinal use in Pennsylvania in an effort to help children who suffer seizures and potentially many others, including patients suffering through chemotherapy.
Sens. Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery, and Mike Folmer, R-Lebanon, said their bill would help ensure Pennsylvanians can get medical benefits from cannabidiol, or CBD, a compound found in marijuana that is credited with various medical applications without providing a high.
It is the first time that a medical marijuana bill has been drafted with bipartisan support in the Senate, Leach said.
Under the bill, Pennsylvania doctors would be limited to prescribing medicine derived from marijuana that has a higher amount of CBD than marijuana's psychoactive chemical, known as THC, Leach said.
It would not be addictive or psychoactive, and could be used in place of pharmaceuticals that are toxic, addictive or riddled with side effects, Leach said.
"There is no rational reason not to support giving a child this medication," Leach told a Capitol news conference packed with supporters of legalizing medical marijuana.
It can be delivered by dropper for children and pill form for adults.
Two Pennsylvania mothers of children with epilepsy, including one boy who has a rare and sometimes deadly form called Dravet syndrome, appeared with Leach and said they believe it can control their children's debilitating seizures.
"My plea today to the government is to leave the doctoring to the doctors," said Dana Ulrich of Reinholds. She said her daughter Lorelei, 6, suffers some 400 seizures a day.
Leach also has sponsored a bill that would legalize marijuana for personal consumption. He said the bill he is introducing with Folmer would not allow the full range of uses of medical marijuana that are allowed in other states, but is the broadest concept so far for which he could get bipartisan support.
"We are trying to accomplish the achievable," Leach said.
Folmer, a Republican, did not attend the news conference due to the death of his mother. In a statement, he said "medical cannabis" could provide help to children who suffer from seizures and cancer patients suffering through chemotherapy.


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Father gets 4 more years in baby daughter's death
Appeals court overturned prior conviction in '09 case
A northern Kentucky father will spend up to four years in prison for the death of his child.
Benjamin Senseman entered an Alford plea last month to charges of reckless homicide and second-degree criminal abuse, meaning he believed he would have been convicted but was not admitting guilt.
An appeals court had previously overturned a manslaughter conviction against Senseman, who had been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the death of his 2-month-old daughter, Chloe.
The appeals court ruled that Senseman's confession had been forced by detectives.
The 34-year-old Senseman was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison. He's already served two years.
"It's incredibly unpleasant, it's hard to stomach," said Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders. "We don't like making plea agreements like this; it's not nearly as much as this defendant deserves."
Senseman's wife, Laura, was also charged in the child's death but acquitted at trial.
Their baby died from head trauma, and Sanders said there was evidence of prior injuries.
"Given how young the child was she lived a very painful, very short unpleasant life and it's just tragic," Sanders said.
Given the time he's already served and his lack of a prior record, Senseman will likely be released before he's served four more years.


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US -The Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) will receive $784,535. M. Richard DeVoe, SECOORA Board of Directors Chairman and Executive Director of the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium will oversee the continued development of SECOORA and associated activities, including data management. An additional $1.2M will go to the Carolinas Regional Coastal Ocean Observing System, where Dr. Lynn Leonard, Geology Professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington's Center for Marine Science, will oversee coordination of observing efforts in North and South Carolina.
The goals of SECOORA are to maintain and enhance coastal meteorological and oceanographic observations regionally, increase access to and use of observing data, identify and prioritize future regional needs for ocean information, monitor conditions so decision-makers can take appropriate action, and improve nowcasts and forecasts for rip currents, near shore waves and ocean circulation, and coastal water quality. These efforts will benefit search and rescue operations, fisheries and coastal management, and recreational and commercial use of coastal waters.
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SECOORA is one recipient in an anticipated series of IOOS grants across the nation this year, totaling $20.4M. These grants will support the continuation of 17 multi-year projects awarded in 2007, as well as new efforts in 2008.
"This agreement represents another big step forward for the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System, as called for in the President's Ocean Action Plan," said retired Navy Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Ph.D., Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator. "This year's award is a great example of NOAA's dedication to our ocean and coastal observing capacity, as well as our commitment to work with our regional partners."
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A number in. But what about the brook
That held the house as in an elbow-crook?
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Welcome to our website!At Fatjo's MMA, we are in the business of addressing our students' concerns. Our personnel are not salesmen, we are teachers. Perhaps it is for this very reason we have this commitment to impart useful knowledge to a student from their very first day of instruction.
Fatjo's Mixed Martial Arts provides superior instruction in:
The Fatjo's Mixed Martial Arts Method
Fatjo's Mixed Martial Arts is second to none. Fatjo's MMA combines the world's most effective martial arts styles, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Submission Grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Philippine Weaponry to create the ultimate self-defense. Together these elements help to combine the energy of the mind, body and spirit, which leads to overall personal development and well-being.
As any wise architect will tell you, a building is only as good as its foundation. The grander the ultimate design, the deeper and more unshakable must be the foundation.
The teaching methods of Fatjo's MMA focus upon practical techniques that work in real fights. Rather than distract and astound you with an array of spectacular techniques that have little or no practical application, we prefer to concentrate on techniques that will help ensure our student's safety. To that end, we feel we have a moral and ethical obligation to offer a curriculum that has been rigidly tested, exhaustively researched, and proven to be an intelligent and practical method with which to address the realities of an actual self defense situation.
Subsequently, there are many techniques that we chose not to teach here at Fatjo's Mixed Martial Arts. Why? Because there are simpler techniques which are more effective. As we emphasize to our students during their first year of training: we could spend an hour showing you 15 or 20 flashy moves, which would leave you suitably impressed, but completely ignorant. You would walk away from each class bedazzled, but no more prepared to defend yourself than when you first arrived. Such a teaching approach does more to appease the ego of the instructors than it does to satisfy the concerns of the students.
Stan Altshuller ? 5 star Teaches kids respect, discipline, focus, strength of character and most importantly self confidence. Instructors that really care not just about the performance in class but also how kids behave off the mat.
Small groups, great instruction, good equipment make Fatjos MMA center a fantastic experience for young and growing martial artists.
Marie Braun Pattison ? 5 starBest school ever. The staff at Fatjo's truly care about their students. They are very aware of each students needs and pace them appropriately. I have observed classes with small children to adults. My 12 year old daughter has been coming here for 1 1/2 years. She has gained great confidence and self esteem since joining, not to mention skills and strength. If you are looking for a place to train for you or your child, this is it!
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Our family joined the Fatjo's MMA community in 2011 when my husband and daughter signed up for classes. As a Mother, the things that stand out to me are the thoughtful gestures that take place off the mats. For example, the annual BBQ, Parties for the kids and opportunities for siblings to keep busy while their sister or brother train. From a Student's Perspective, my husband LOVES the classes! He says they provide a great workout while learning a true skill. As for my daughter, joining Fatjo's MMA has given her goals. She strives to internalize the techniques and enjoys practicing with my husband at home. Joining Fatjos MMA has given them a bond that is priceless! And the individuals behind this great school, Jerry & Maria Fatjo are some of the most humble and kind hearted people I have Ever Met. They are wonderful role models and take the time to teach the children lessons on kindness, respect, healthy lifestyles and safety. Fatjo's MMA is truly UNIQUE!


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Is it worth buying Michael 3..... Questions
All the M3 things, such as head and body morphs, hi rez textures, and M3 base are on sale for $2.99 each right now.
What I am wondering is this: Is it worth the money to get these items when they are so old, superseded by M4 and M5,
and how likely am I to find clothing items and such for M3?
RKane_1 Posts: 2,941
Well, are you a Poser user or a DAZ Studio user?
j87brown_4641e34c3c Posts: 80
Go ahead and grab M3. It's never a bad idea to have an older figure and there are still plenty of content available for him
Chohole Posts: 32,401
I was never a fan of M3, preferred to use David 3 until M4 came along.
It's horses for courses really.
RKane_1 Posts: 2,941
My thought in asking is if you use Poser, it's like j87brown says: " It's never a bad idea to have an older figure and there are still plenty of content available for him"
If you use DAZ, then I would just buy the Genesis Shape for him. It is more expensive (but on sale at 70% right now!) and that way you will be able to use all the old Michael 3 clothes and have all of Genesis's clothing too. *smile*
Bendinggrass Posts: 1,193
Thanks, everyone.
I am using/learning both D4 and PP2012
LeatherGryphon Posts: 7,558
M3 wasn't a bad character and he has quite a wardrobe but "The Freak" (F3) or "David" (D3) or M4 are all much better.
Regardless, if you have a chance to get the morphs for M3 they work very nicely in F3 if you have or get him.chohole said:...
It's horses for courses really.
Hmmm... based on a discussion yesterday, perhaps "it's hoarses for coarses"?
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Knight22179 Posts: 1,194Bendinggrass said:Thanks, everyone.
I am using/learning both D4 and PP2012
If you decide to go for just regular M3 and some of his stuff for all that low price, then get him. But I'd get him only for Poser.
Of course, since you use both programs, you may want to invest in both M3 and the Genesis version of M3 (if not both right now, maybe you can buy one of them later and one of them now). That way, you can use M3 in Poser and the Genesis version in Daz Studio.
Personally, I think the M3 Iconic Shape for Genesis is the better deal. More expensive, but he can wear most of M3's clothing. Plus, he's weight mapped, bends way better and is the far superior figure. Plus, if you get the GenX plugin and the M3 add-on, you can transfer all of M3's morphs to Genesis. Not a bad deal.
Good luck. :)Post edited by Knight22179 on
Mattymanx Posts: 6,278
Problem with investing in older figures that have already been out for 8-10 years or so is that a lot of what was available for them is not around any more, especially character morphs which are crucial at making them look really good. If you already have and use M4 and like M4 or even M5, then you may want to save your money instead. And incase you were wondering, the M3 iconic shape for Genesis just makes Genesis look like M3 and allows it to use M3 stuff. If you had M3 from the beginning and already had a large stock pile of content for him and you were looking to add on to that, then sure, but since male figures get far less support then females do and less is made for them, you may not find a whole lot left for M3 compared to his two current successors.
tsarist Posts: 1,224
I say it's a good investment.
I find myself padding out large scenes with Gen 1-3 figures in the background.
There are plenty of clothes for M3, especially at Daz and Renderosity.Post edited by tsarist on
K T Ong Posts: 475Knight22179 said:Personally, I think the M3 Iconic Shape for Genesis is the better deal. More expensive, but he can wear most of M3's clothing. Plus, he's weight mapped, bends way better and is the far superior figure. Plus, if you get the GenX plugin and the M3 add-on, you can transfer all of M3's morphs to Genesis. Not a bad deal.
I was going to say the same, but Knight said it all for me. Get the M3 shape for Genesis (currently on sale). It's got a lot of advantages the original M3 doesn't have, one of which is that there's much less poke-through with the garments. (All of M3's gear should be useable with Genesis once you get the M3 shape for Genesis.)
JohnDelaquiox Posts: 1,162
Normally I would say no. I have never been a fan of M3 but I love David 3. But there are some amazing products for M3.
Here are some
This is a must have for V3 and M3, http://www.renderosity.com/mod/bcs/-simpledetails-v3m3-bundle/78672
Found the character I was looking for
Till this day there has not been a better or more complete character package for any male model. I had always hoped the vendor would do an M4 version but never it happened.Post edited by JohnDelaquiox on
FirstBastion Posts: 4,915
Xurge has some outstanding outfits for M3. http://www.xurge3d.com/daz_3d_s_michael_3
Personally, I think all the old figures are worth having, especially if you can purchase them at a discount. Variety is the 2nd cousin of invention.
T Jaiman Posts: 560
You can bring those M3 morphs and characters into Genesis, too. Genesis Generation X, plus GenX AddOn Gen3 for V3 and M3 (or GenX AddOn Gen3 Bundle), plus the M3 Iconic shape (any any others).
There's a possibility the GenX stuff might go on sale, if there's no hurry.
So, that gives you a lot of flexibility. You can buy Generation 3/4 stuff, and use it on those characters, or put it on Genesis. They'll all go into Poser, too.Post edited by T Jaiman on


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News Alert from http://www.stevequayle.com/
Euro Has Collapsed!
June 14, 2012
It is with trepidation that I write to you….The Euro has collapsed unofficially. The money is OUT of Greece, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Italy, France, Belgium and the German Elites have begun to shore up their wealth in hard assets and precious metals. RBS has given orders to close two of their major equities sectors, thousands of jobs are going to be lost the next few days/weeks. Credit Sussie has called on top investors to head to Swiss safe harbor and hard asset diversified portfolios.
The Capital Controls are in place to keep the charade of control going for the next four to six months before the official collapse. Steve…this is it. The Euro has collapsed and no one has noticed it. Greek bank runs are close to $3.5 Billion Euros per day not the $1 Billion that is being reported. The rest of the PIIGS are in the same boat. Bank Holiday imminent in all of continental Europe in the coming days and weeks. This is again theatrics to keep the plebeians believing in some semblance of control.
Please warn your listeners to pull out of their bank accounts everything that they need. Keep only to pay the day to day expenses. If they have land to go to, please do so now. Steve I do not know how much longer I can keep writing to you. You were knocked off line during your show with the Haggmans right before your were going to divulge what I have told you with the Spanish bailout. It is getting dangerous for all of now.
Again the Euro has collapsed…I repeat the Euro has collapsed. Unofficially.
May God Help Us All…
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7TV 2nd Edition
What is 7TV?
7TV is a fun, cinematic style skirmish that allows you to recreate and game in any film or tv show you like across many cinematic worlds. Relive some of 7TV Studio's great lost shows or create your own and reach new audiences!We currently have three different settings:
- 7TV: Inch High Spy-Fi is set in the high-octane spy-fi action 1960s and 70s cult TV shows. Spies, minions, masterminds, ghosts, aliens, officialdom, hitmen, coppers and metal killers are all waiting for you.
- 7TV: Apocalypse takes is set in many post apocalyptic, gritty video-nasty age! Fight across a world full of zombies, survivors, mutants, Giant Ants, wastelands cultists, brutal mohican-sporting warlords, simian overlords! Plus you can enjoy the white line nightmare with new vehicle combat rules.
- 7TV: Pulp takes the rules back to the 1930s to explore the thrilling adventures of the classic cliffhanger serials
The basic rules allow you to put together a cast of between 3 and 24 (or more!) models and fight other casts in abandoned warehouses, secret volcano lairs, forbidding jungles and underwater bases – in fact anywhere you like! Use your star qualities, special effects and gadgets to get your mission accomplished before the countdown ends and the episode is over. The core rules are generic, so if you've seen it on screen or had a dream about your perfect lineup, you can put your cast together quicker than ever before.
What's the 2nd Edition?
The original 7TV game was (and is, it's still available) great, but we've taken the time working on a 2nd edition to make it simpler but more demanding, and quicker to create a cast and play the game. We've reduced the numbers, combined a lot of the mechanics and just screwed the lid on the game much tighter to give you an even more immersive TV and film experience. The core game has new model types for more choice, rules such as the countdown to drive the action and genres for your casts to force you to make tricky choices as to what to include in your casts.
Making a 7TV 2nd Edition cast
There are two ways to make a 7TV cast; open casting and using a Programme Guide. The Programme Guides each detail in full the personalities and rules for all the models from one of 7TV Studios TV shows. Open casting is the system in the core rules, and allows you to choose a wide range of generic models to fit the kind of cast you'd like to build.
First you choose either a heroic or villainous cast. Each side gets a different mix of Stars, Co-Stars, Extras and vehicles to choose from. Then you choose your cast's ratings – both sides play with an equal ratings value). This could be between 25 for a small game to 50 or more for a climactic blowout.
Then you choose your Stars and Co-Stars. These are highly rated, but have excellent abilities. You have to include at least one Star or Co-Star model to lead your cast. Each one has access to two or more genres, or which there are 7: Civilian, Crime, Law and Order, Military, Science, Secret and Unknown. Then you pick your Extras (and vehicles). These provide the numbers your cast will need, but you can only include a particular Extra or vehicle if they share at least one genre with one or more of your Stars or Co-Stars. Tricksy.
The Star, Co-Star, Extra and vehicle profiles come on double sided cards for easy reference during play. Each card details a models stats, attacks, ratings, genres and all of the special rules you need to see during play. Grab the cards you need for your cast and lets move on!
The Episode
There are 6 basic episodes you can play, all of which offer different rules to keep the game variable. Each episode will see 5 identical objective tokens played on the table, to represent vital info, secret plans, alien technology and the like. A win is more likely if you can grab as many as you can. Some episodes also feature the 'maguffin', a kind of really super objective. If you use it, make sure you end up with it!
Gadget and Countdown cards
7TV wouldn't be complete without gadgets – cutting edge technology you can use to get your models out of trouble in an instant. You'll draw gadget cards from the deck of 20 then choose the ones you think will serve you best during your episode. You'll also create a shared Countdown deck of cards, which will tick down during play. Once the last card is gone the episode will end. Each turn a player can turn over 1 or 2 cards (2 gives you benefits, but makes for a shorter game!) then play the event detailed on the last card drawn.There are 45 Countdown cards, including 15 more potent Finale cards. These add a random element to the proceedings, and make each turn start with a tactical choice – speed up the countdown for the benefits during your turn, or advance it normally and get more turns to play?
Plot Points
At this point you will have a pool of plot points in front of you (you can use anything for these – pennies, glass beads, dead spiders). You use these during your own turn to activate models and use some of their special effects, remove debilitating statuses and make more effective attacks. If you're lucky you will have enough to do everything you want in your turn, but more often, you'll have to make some tough choices. And try not to spend them all! You'll need to keep some for you opponent's turn, as you need them to try to protect your models from your opponent's attacks. Phew!
Making attacks
Inevitably, one model is going to try to attack another (why can't everyone just get along?). At the heart of all attacks, is an opposed roll. The defender gets to roll 1D6, and can use his plot points to get more dice. He then takes his highest roll, adds +1 for each additional 4+ he has rolled, then adds the Defence of his model. The attacker then gets to do the same, adding the Strike number of the attack. Once you add any modifiers you get either a successful strike or a miss. This opposed roll keeps the defender making decisions during their opponents turns, and having to think about keeping some of their plot points back for use in their opponent's turn. Forward thinking.
Special Effects and Star Qualities
All models have one or more special effects from five categories, which allow them to do unique things. Models might have combat skills like Fight Back or Parry, or be a Spy or an Alien. Lots of models also have unique special effects depending on their role in the game – Primitive models for example gain the Superstitious special effect. Star and Co-Star models come with star qualities which allow them to perform great feats once per turn if you can pay the plot point cost to use them.
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- 7TV 2nd edition Blast/Flame Template £5.00
- 7TV 2nd edition Boxed Game From: £50.00
- 7TV 2nd edition Boxed Game + 2 Starter Casts From: £75.00
- 7TV 2nd edition Countdown & Gadget Cards £10.00
- 7TV 2nd edition Counters Set £10.00
- 7TV 2nd edition Director's & Producer's Guides From: £10.00
- 7TV 2nd edition Hero Profile Cards From: £10.00
- 7TV 2nd Edition Rules + Cards PDF Free
- 7TV 2nd edition Villain Profile Cards From: £10.00
- 7TV Programme Guide Cards: Future Freedom Fighters £7.50
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Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) staff recently went to California to train members on advocacy and policy updates. CCAoA staff included Director of Policy Michelle Noth McCready, Senior Government Affairs Associate Nick Vucic and Communications and Public Affairs Specialist Sara Miller.
After introductions by the advocates, displaying the wide-range of backgrounds and professions present, CCAoA staff dove right into the difference between advocacy and lobbying. Following a short break, the crew returned to discuss what's going on in Washington, D.C. with the budget and other federal initiatives pending. In this time, Nick covered not only what had occurred with the Government Shutdown and the resulting agreement, but also what the current status was for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) reauthorization, the Proposed Regulatory Changes to CCDF, and the President's Early Learning Initiative.
During the next portion of the training the advocates took out their magic wands and talked about what they could do if they had the capabilities to accomplish anything in the early childhood space, as well as what barriers were currently in their path to achieving those goals. When each group finished a brief presentation of their findings, Sara started the next part of the training, Engaging Today's Generation, which covers how to use Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Blogs to expand your organizations reach for advocacy.
Once Sara finished up her presentation and fielded questions from the advocates around social media, Michelle started the discussion around building an action day, giving the advocates present hypothetical situations and challenging them to come up with ways to get the attention of their policymakers.
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The ODE Direction Field Plotter Model shows a graphical representation of the solutions to a first-order differential equation dx/dt=f(x,t) by plotting a grid of line segments with components that show the rate of change of the solution x(t) at each gridpoint. This slope field visualization uses normalized line segments to provide a qualitatively feel for the solution geometry. The solution curves can be sketched by connecting adjacent line segments. Clicking on an (x,t) point shows the exact solution starting at that point.
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So the Daily Notes usually focuses on a short-term look at the past (i.e. the games yesterday!), but we're going to do something a little different today in the open.
With week 20 abreast (so underused!), in standard H2H scheduling it's the final week of the regular season. In other leagues it's the first week of the playoffs or nearing the end in Roto, so any way you slice it, it's the most important week so far, OK?!
And in this most important week, those ridiculous New York Poppycockers have five games. Five! So all of their not-must-ownable schlubs suddenly have the appeal of Elisabeth Shue in The Saint. Mmmmmmm!
A quick comparison – Langston Galloway since the break (aka Carmelo Anthony shutdown) is 10.8/5.0/2.5/1.3/0.4 with 1.3 3PTM and 1.4 TO. So lets compare that, with say, Bradley Beal. His 14.9/3.8/3.0/1.3/0.3 is a smidge stronger with 1.7 3PTM and 1.9 TO, and Beal is a much, much better player. But his 3 game week you'd get roughly 45/11/9/4/1 with 5 3s and 6 TO, compared to The Harlem Renaissance for 54/25/20/7/2 with 7 treys and 7 TO. In weekly leagues, these horrible Knicks deserve a long hard look.
Tim Hardaway Jr. and Louis Amundson are both questionable with back spasms tonight, so a little risky there. Shane Larkin, Alexey Shved, and Cole Aldrich make interesting streamer options though. And there's of course Il Diva still out there in 68% of leagues. Andrea Bargnani is tough to ignore, even in the shallowers. Plus I can link this for the third time in the past week or two. "I'm a peacock, Captain, you gotta let me fly!" Here's what went down over the weekend in fantasy hoops action:Please, blog, may I have some more?


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Wild, Koivu Down Carolina In Overtime
The Wild won 3-2 in overtime against Carolina Thursday night. Mikko Koivu scored the game-winning goal just 15 seconds into overtime. Kyle Brodziak and Erik Christensen each scored a goal for Minnesota and Niklas Backstrom had 25 saves for the Wild.
Minnesota is 32-35-10 and has 5 games remaining this season. The Wild host the Los Angeles Kings at 7pm Saturday, pregame on WJON at 6:35.


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What happens when you "genetically engineer MSCs isolated from human umbilical cord blood so that they expressed IL-15" (which fights cancer tumors) and inject them into mice with pancreatic tumors?
- The IL-15 migrate to the tumor
- Other cancer and tumor fighting immune cells migrate to the tumor
- The IL-15 attack the tumor
- Other cancer and tumor fighting immune cells attack the tumor
- Tumors show cell death
- Tumor growth is significantly inhibited
- Survival is prolonged
- The mice immune systems are effectively vaccinated against future tumor growth
Scientists "used these souped-up cells to treat In mice afflicted with pancreatic tumors. Pancreatic cancer is an indiscriminate killer, since by the time it causes any symptoms, it is usually so advanced, that there is little to be done in order to treat it. Thus new strategies to treat this type of cancer are eagerly being sought. Systemic administration of IL-15-expressing MSCs significantly inhibited tumor growth and prolonged the survival of tumor-bearing mice. The tumors of these mice showed extensive cell death, and other types of immune cells known to fight tumor cells (NK and T cells) had also accumulated around the tumor. Other experiments confirmed that the injected MSCs did indeed migrate toward the tumors and secrete IL-15 at the site of the tumors…Interestingly, those mice that were cured from the pancreatic tumors, appeared to have a kind of resistance of these tumors. Namely, when Fan and his colleagues tried to reintroduce the same tumor cells back into the cured mice, the tumor cells would not grow. Thus the engineered MSCs not only tuned the immune system against the tumor, but they effectively vaccinated the mice against it as well."
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Have a safe Christmas with Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition
It's taken a little longer than we were expecting, but Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition is now available in an English language version. And if what you most want for Christmas is a lightweight and very simple antivirus tool, then this could be very good news indeed.
The program offers a reasonable core feature set, with basic real-time protection, simple on-demand scanning (right-click any file or folder in Explorer for a "Scan with Bitdefender" option), and system scans that will run automatically when your system is idle.
But the main focus has been on ease of use, and here Bitdefender Antivirus Free does very well. It has no bulky desktop gadgets, no complex console or multi-tabbed Settings dialog. You won't even see any alerts, because the program resolves any issues itself -- you won't be hassled.
And so while Bitdefender Antivirus Free does have an interface, it's very much stripped back when compared to other antivirus clients. Click its system tray icon and you'll find buttons to toggle your real-time protection and automatic scanning on and off, for instance; you can view the program's logs, or log in to your My Bitdefender account, if you have one (it's not compulsory); but that's about it.
This lack of configurability may be an issue for some, but it has obvious advantages, and not just in terms of simplicity. Bitdefender Antivirus Free is also very lightweight, typically using little more than 20MB RAM, and the program had no significant impact on our overall system performance.
There are small issues, too. We're unsure how compatible the program will be with other security tools, for instance (it asked us to remove an "incompatible" product, Norton Internet Security, although appeared to still work correctly when we didn't). And for some reason its status always seemed to be displayed as "updating". We'd like to see it change to "updated" or "up-to-date", if only occasionally, just as reassurance.
These are early days for the product, though. Bitdefender will most probably iron out any wrinkles before long, and even now Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition is an excellent tool, offering a good set of core functions while remaining exceptionally easy to use.
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I'm thinking about trying an intro course in which I write very little on the board and mostly just lecture very slowly. Here's my inspiration:
I give short-essay format exams in some intro level classes. Many questions have the form, "What is X's argument that P? [Insert follow-up question here.]" Follow-up questions include things like "What would X say about Y?" and "Explain at least one objection to that argument and how X could meet it."
Many of my students ... respond by writing down, as nearly verbatim as they can remember, everything that I wrote on the board about the general topic, but nothing else, even when what I wrote on the board doesn't actually answer the question.
I'm hoping that if I remove the note-taking crutch of writing down all and only the things that I wrote down, students may be forced to think about what I'm saying when they take notes. Some will probably crash and burn, of course, which worries me.
Has anyone ever tried anything like this? Any advice?
I don't write on the board much. I find that the more time I spend with my back to them, the more of them fall asleep. (Instead, I provide detailed handouts--the problem there is that the students then take all their notes right on the handout, which leads to tiny, poorly organized notes squeezed in between the arguments, principles, definitions, etc. It's not good when they do that. I tell them not to, but they do it anyway.)
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Axial location of bearings
Locating bearings
An interference fit alone is not sufficient to axially locate a bearing ring. It is usually necessary to use a suitable locking device to secure the ring in place.
Both rings of a locating bearing should be located axially on both sides. The bearing rings generally have an interference fit and are usually supported on one side by a shaft or housing shoulder. Inner rings should be axially secured on the opposite end by one of the following options:
- a plate bolted to the shaft end (fig. 1)
- a spacer sleeve between the ring and a neighbouring machine component (fig. 2)
- a retaining ring (circlip)
Outer rings are generally retained by the cover of the housing bore (fig. 1 and fig. 2).
Non-locating bearings
For non-locating bearings, the outer ring (which normally has a tight fit) is axially located while the inner ring is free to move axially on the shaft (fig. 3).
Note that for bearings in the GEP series (fig. 4), which have a radially split outer ring, expansion forces are produced under purely radial load; the axial components of these forces act on the housing cover. The axial load acting on the cover may be as much as 30% of the radial load. This must be taken into account when dimensioning the housing cover and selecting the size and number of the attachment bolts.
If shaft and/or housing shoulders are undesirable because of manufacturing or assembly considerations, spacer sleeves or rings can be inserted between a bearing ring and an adjacent machine component (fig. 5). Axially locating a non-separable bearing with locating rings saves space, enables quick mounting and dismounting and simplifies the machining of the seats. If larger axial forces have to be accommodated, a support ring (fig. 6) should be placed between the bearing ring and the locating ring, so that the locating ring is not subjected to excessive bending moments.
To locate the bearing, retaining rings (also known as circlips) with a constant radial width in accordance with DIN 471:1981 or DIN 472:1981 can be used.
Abutment and fillet dimensions
The abutment and fillet dimensions should be such that:
- A sufficiently large support surface is available for the bearing ring.
- Moving parts of the bearing arrangement cannot contact stationary components.
The fillet radius should be smaller than the chamfer of the bearing.
Appropriate abutment dimensions (fig. 7) are provided for each bearing in the product tables. The transition from the bearing seat to the shaft or housing shoulder can be either a simple fillet (fig. 8) or an undercut (fig. 9). Dimensions for ramax and rbmax are listed in the product tables.
Dimensions for undercuts are provided in table 1.
The larger the fillet radius (for the simple form) of the transition to the shaft shoulder, the more favourable is the stress distribution in the shaft fillet area.
Dimensions for undercuts are provided in table 1.
The larger the fillet radius (for the simple form) of the transition to the shaft shoulder, the more favourable is the stress distribution in the shaft fillet area.


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When it's time to water your yard, does your hose drive you crazy? It's heavy. It gets tangled. It's hard to move. Now there are several new As-Seen-On-TV garden hoses that sound like they make watering your garden a snap. Consumer Reports put them to the test.
Consumer Reports tested three, each 50 feet in length. The DAP XHose, the FlexAbleHose, and the Pocket Hose. First they were weighed, and they all came in around a pound, a lot lighter than a regular hose.
Then it was time to go to work. Testers measured the length, flow rate, and water volume, comparing the results with regular garden hoses. Their length increased by three times, as claimed. And their flow was good, just like a regular hose.
But if you try to do something such as fill up a kiddie pool with the valve fully open, the hoses may shrink because of lower water pressure. And using them with sprinklers also poses a challenge.
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The latest news from Consumer Reports magazine.
To use one with a sprinkler, you need to turn on the water before you put the sprinkler in place. When you turn the water off, the hose will contract, and it may pull the sprinkler through your garden.
Traditional hoses always seem to kink. But the Pocket Hose couldn't kink if you wanted it to. Consumer Reports also folded, twisted, and even knotted all three expandable hoses! No matter what, the water kept flowing.
And after the water drained out, all three shrank back to their original size as promised. So all three lived up to their claims. But it was the Pocket Hose that came out on top because it didn't shrink as much when the water pressure dropped.
With any of the expandable hoses, be aware holes cannot be patched, so be careful with the outer covering.
Complete Ratings and recommendations on all kinds of products, including appliances, cars & trucks, and electronic gear, are available on Consumer Reports' website.


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Dallas, TX (January 10, 2014) – Orion Communications, a public sector workforce management software provider, has received national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) by the Women's Business Council Southwest, a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.
WBENC's national standard of certification implemented by the Southwest Women's Business Council is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.
Orion Communications is a chief provider of intelligence workforce management software for the Public Sector. The WBENC certification of Orion Communications as a woman-owned business means the company will now be recognized more prominently among the growing number of software providers with supplier/vendor diversity programs.
"We undertook this important certification to become a resource for public sector agencies and governmental set-asides for women-owned vendor companies," states Orion Director of Sales and Marketing Jackie Belasky. "This allows us to better serve our public sector customers as well as our vendor-partners by helping them meet their supplier diversity initiatives."
By including women-owned businesses among their vendors, corporations, and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier/vendor diversity programs.
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As Public Sector workforce management and data interface experts, Orion Communications is a leading provider of intelligence workforce management software. Orion's AgencyWeb® solution and professional services help agencies improve the daily management of their personnel while decreasing complexity and administrative overhead. Orion has been serving the public sector since 1998 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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Polo in the Country is a festive, fall Sunday afternoon for families and friends. It is held at the Norfolk Hunt Club Steeplechase Course, 240 North St., Medfield. Gates open Sunday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m., activities start at 12:15 p.m., and the polo match begins at 1 p.m.
Editor's Note: The following was submitted by the Norfolk Hunt Club.
Polo in the Country is a festive, fall Sunday afternoon for families and friends. It is held at the Norfolk Hunt Club Steeplechase Course, 240 North St., Medfield. Gates open Sunday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m., activities start at 12:15 p.m., and the polo match begins at 1 p.m.
This is a highlight of the Medfield community with attendance growing to more than 1,000, so don't miss it this year. Proceeds are used to benefit preserving and protecting the natural environment, open space and recreational areas.
Matches between the two competing teams — Dedham Polo and Norfolk Hunt Polo — have been an historical event since 1888. Teams will each have three riders and compete in a six chukka (seven-minute period of time) game with a halftime break.
During halftime, the parade of the Norfolk Hunt Club hounds is a tradition that all will enjoy. Under the leadership of Huntsman Heather Player, the pack of hounds demonstrates amazing obedience, speed and agility under her control with the assistance of whippers-in from the Norfolk Hunt Club.
Katie Robicheaux and Leonardo da Vinci (a 14-year old gelding) will be another feature performing a freestyle demonstration of dressage choreographed to lively music. Robicheaux, who is currently head dressage trainer at Cutler Farm in Medfield, was champion in the Prix St. George East Coast Rider's Cup and the Region 8 Fourth Level Open Champion.
Always a highlight of the day is the tailgate contest with awards given to the top winner in four categories:
(1) Newcomers: For the winner who has never won before or never attended Polo in the Country but displays lots of cheer and enthusiasm;
(2) Horsin' Around: For funniest, most equine, and/or most thoroughly done up. Attention to detail, humor and style;
(3) Tailgate Master: The winner who is a Norfolk Hunt Club member or has won before, and has lots of enthusiasm; and
(4) Farm-to-Table: The tailgate that displays exquisite and delicious food, style, and detail.
There are plenty of things for children to do in addition to watching the polo game including pony rides, face painting, and the highly anticipated "candy toss" held at the end of the last chukka. Food and drinks are available on site.
General admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 years or under, payable as you enter. Parking is free.
Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 17.
Please watch the informational video on YouTube (https://youtu.be/Cj6YjTBvnNY).
Contact the Norfolk Hunt Club at: email@example.com or call Tee Chambers, 508-250-9953.


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Reigning champ Joey Chestnut has scarfed down 62 wieners in 10 minutes to win his fifth consecutive July Fourth hot dog eating contest at New York's Coney Island.
It wasn't his best, but it was enough to beat second-place winner Pat Bertoletti by nine dogs during the annual Nathan's International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Chestnut set a world record in 2009 when he put away 68 hot dogs. On Monday, he smiled, sweating as the competition ended, saying it was the "best crowd ever."
In the first-ever women's contest, the Black Widow couldn't quite match Chestnut, but she put up a good fight.
Sonya Thomas -- aka the Black Widow -- ate 40 hot dogs to win the women's event at Coney Island. She beat runner-up Juliet Lee, who managed to swallow 29 1/2 dogs.
Nathan's officials say they introduced the women's competition because diminutive female champions like Thomas and Lee weren't getting enough of the spotlight. Both women weight about 105 pounds.
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Chestnut's nemesis, Takeru Kobayashi, was ineligible to compete because he won't sign an exclusive contract with Major League Eating, the fast-food equivalent of the NFL.
He staged an unofficial contest on a Manhattan rooftop where he ate 69 hot dogs during the same time. He was arrested last year after crashing the show.


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Albert Kurtyka and his family rallied around his mother, Diane Kurtyka, for years as she battled heart disease and, later, when she underwent a life-saving heart transplant.
Surprised and overjoyed, the family learned on New Year's Eve of 2011 that after months of waiting Diane would receive a donor heart.
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