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History and movies, friendly townsfolk await you at the Gulch.
Gammons Gulch movie set and museum offers tours by appointment since this is an active movie set. Built by Jay Gammons and his wife Joanne they run this unique museum and movie set town and offer tours for the general public as well as group tours.
The town is offered for private parties and events as well as a film location rental for TV shows, movies and photography projects. A unique "must put on your bucket list" attraction in the High desert of Arizona.
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Arizona's World Class Cruise
This Junior Grand Canyon" tour is consistently rated one of the "Best Things To Do in Arizona"
and is a premier Arizon attraction for locals and tourists alike.
Arizona is a beautiful state and the versatility of Arizona's landscape is magnificent. There is so much to see and do beginning with nature tours and cruises.
A short distance from Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona are inspiring scenic Nature Cruises and Twilight Dinner Cruises that will make your visit to Arizona memorable.
In the heart of the Superstition Mountains is the breathtaking Canyon Lake, home of the Dolly Steamboat. Since 1925, the Dolly Steamboat cruises the secluded inner waterways of this beautiful lake.
Tour the favorite destination of President Theodore Roosevelt who declared, "the Apache Trail and surrounding area combines the grandeur of the Alps, the glory of the Rockies, the magnificence of the Grand Canyon and then adds an indefinable something that none of the others have."
You will see magnificent scenery at every turn and catch glimpses of the versatile wildlife that call Canyon Lake their home.
Your nature tour will take you up the historic Apache Trail in the Tonto National Forest, which provides the most awe-inspiring and sublimely beautiful panorama nature has ever created.
Every trip brings new revelations of rock formations, geological history and the flora and fauna distinct to the Sonoran Desert and Arizona's first historic highway, the Apache Trail.
Visit their web site for more details and to book a relaxing nature tour or twilight dinner cruise.
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Do you need to visit the dentist even if you are not having trouble with your teeth?
It's not unusual for people not to visit the dentists on a regular basis. They may cite the fact that they have no problems with their teeth or gums so do not need to see a dentist. If this applies to you then you should think again. Just because you do not think you have a problem does not mean you should not have a regular dental check-up twice each year.
The fact is that it's often difficult to tell if there are any problems inside your mouth. For instance, when cavities first start to develop there is often no pain involved. If this is the case then how do you know whether you have a problem or not? If you visit the dentist on a regular basis you should be able to have any problems dealt with before it ends up becoming a complicated task.
Why people are reluctant to visit the dentist
Hopefully, you can see the importance of visiting the dentist, even if you do not think you have a dental problem. We are going to take a look at some of the potential consequences if you do not visit, later in this article. First, let's examine the reasons why people are so reluctant to visit the dentist.
There are usually two main reasons why people avoid paying a visit to the dentist; fear and expense. If you are afraid of going to the dentist you should seek out a dental professional who specialises in treating people who are frightened of visiting the dentist. If you are worried about the cost of having dental treatment carried out then you need to think about how much this cost may increase if you do not have problems treated early enough.
What happens if you do not have regular dental checks?
If you visit the dentist every six months then most problems which are identified are not too difficult to resolve. If you do not visit until you are aware of the problem you may need quite a bit more work done than just a simple filling. This type of work includes root canal treatment which involves the removal of the pulp which is in the middle of the tooth. The tooth is then filled and sealed.
Procedures such as this are often lengthy and expensive which is why it's useful to identify an issue before root canal treatment is required. The best way to do this is to attend the dentist's office which is ranked as a top dental implant dentist in Kansas on a regular basis and have a check-up carried out.
As you can see, just because your teeth and gums are not sore does not mean there is not an underlying problem. This is why you should always pay a visit to the dentist every six months. The dentist should identify any potential problems and resolve them for you. Having this done as soon as possible means you are likely to experience less discomfort, and spend less money, than if you did not have your teeth checked by a dentist on a regular basis; thereby leaving the problem unidentified.

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Fortnite's Infinity Gauntlet Mode Tweaked and Rebalanced
Epic Games has revealed that they have once again tweaked the new Infinity Gauntlet mode, this time decreasing The Mad Titan's health.
If you're a fan of Fortnite's Infinity Gauntlet mode like I am then you've probably been playing pretty much nonstop since its release earlier this week. Well, after receiving a small tweak a few hours after it launched, developer Epic Games has confirmed that the mode has once again been changed, and this time it changes up the Mad Titan and his features almost completely.
Before the update, Thanos had a whopping 800 health, but now they've reduced it by 300, and it now clocks in at 500, which is still a lot, but he's now significantly weaker than before. To counter this, however, his Power Stone beam has been increased by 8, while his punch has been increased by 20, which means they now deal 20 and 100 damage respectively. That's right. That means if you try and face Thanos with no shields, and he punches you, you'll instantly die.
In addition to that, a number of other tweaks have been made to the mode in general, including a reduction of the bus height, a bigger storm circle, less storm damage, and more, but the main changes have been done to Thanos.
Fortnite is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC, as well as iOS and Android devices.


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The AWGLCA was established by the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP 13), held in Bali, Indonesia, in December 2007, as a follow up process to the "Dialogue on long-term cooperative action to address climate change by enhancing implementation of the Convention." This new subsidiary body has been mandated to launch a comprehensive process to enable the full, effective and sustained implementation of the Convention through long-term cooperative action, now, up to and beyond 2012. The AWGLCA must complete its work by COP 15 in 2009. At its first meeting, the AWGLCA is expected to focus on developing its work programme covering, among other things, mitigation, adaptation, technology and finance.
The AWG was set up by the first Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP/MOP 1) in Montreal, Canada, in late 2005 to consider Annex I parties' commitments beyond the Protocol's first commitment period ending in 2012. At its fifth meeting, the AWG is expected to convene an in-session thematic workshop and initiate work on analyzing the means for Annex I parties to reach their emission reduction targets and identification of ways to enhance their effectiveness and contribution to sustainable development.
Climate change is considered one of the most serious threats to sustainable development, with adverse impacts expected on the environment, human health, food security, economic activity, natural resources and physical infrastructure. Scientists agree that rising concentrations of anthropogenically-produced greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere are leading to changes in the climate. The Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), completed in November 2007, finds with more than 90% probability that human action has contributed to recent climate change and emphasizes the already observed and projected impacts of climate change. It also analyzes various options for mitigating climate change.
The international political response to climate change began with the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 1992. The UNFCCC sets out a framework for action aimed at stabilizing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases to avoid "dangerous anthropogenic interference" with the climate system. The UNFCCC entered into force on 21 March 1994, and now has 192 parties.
KYOTO PROTOCOL: In December 1997, delegates at COP 3 in Kyoto, Japan, agreed to a Protocol to the UNFCCC that commits developed countries and countries in transition to a market economy to achieve emission reduction targets. These countries, known under the UNFCCC as Annex I parties, agreed to reduce their overall emissions of six greenhouse gases by an average of 5.2% below 1990 levels between 2008-2012 (the first commitment period), with specific targets varying from country to country.
Following COP 3, parties began negotiating many of the rules and operational details governing how countries will reduce emissions and measure their emission reductions. The process was finalized in November 2001 at COP 7 in Marrakesh, Morocco, when delegates reached agreement on the Marrakesh Accords. These Accords consisted of a package of draft decisions for adoption at COP/MOP 1 and laid down detailed rules: on the Protocol's three flexible mechanisms; reporting and methodologies; land use, land-use change and forestry; and compliance. The Accords also addressed issues such as support for developing countries, including capacity building, technology transfer, responding to the adverse effects of climate change, and the establishment of three funds: the Least Developed Countries (LDC) Fund, the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF), and the Adaptation Fund.
COP 10: At COP 10, held from 6 to 17 December 2004 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, parties began informal negotiations on the complex and sensitive issue of the post-2012 period. As a result of these discussions, a seminar was held in Bonn in May 2005 to address some of the broader issues facing the climate change process.
COP 11 AND COP/MOP 1: COP 11 and COP/MOP 1 took place in Montreal, Canada, from 28 November to 10 December 2005. COP/MOP 1 took decisions on the outstanding operational details of the Kyoto Protocol, including formally adopting the Marrakesh Accords. The meetings also engaged in negotiations on long-term international cooperation on climate change. COP/MOP 1 addressed possible processes to discuss post-2012 commitments and decided to establish a new subsidiary body, the Ad Hoc Working Group on Further Commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG). COP 11 also agreed to consider long-term cooperation also under the UNFCCC "without prejudice to any future negotiations, commitments, process, framework or mandate under the Convention" through a series of four workshops constituting a "Dialogue" on the matter through to COP 13.
AWG 1 AND CONVENTION DIALOGUE 1: The AWG and Convention Dialogue each convened for the first time in Bonn, Germany, in May 2006, alongside the 24th meeting of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB 24). The AWG adopted conclusions on "Planning of future work." It identified the need to assemble and analyze information on a number of scientific, technical and socioeconomic topics to enhance common understanding of the level of ambition of further commitments for Annex I parties and of the potential for achieving these commitments.
During the first Convention Dialogue workshop, participants exchanged initial views, experiences and strategic approaches on the four thematic areas to be addressed during the Dialogue.
AWG 2 AND CONVENTION DIALOGUE 2: The second sessions of the AWG and the Convention Dialogue took place in November 2006, in Nairobi, Kenya, alongside COP 12 and COP/MOP 2. The AWG held an in-session workshop and agreed on a work programme focusing on the following three areas: mitigation potentials and ranges of emission reductions; possible means to achieve mitigation objectives; and consideration of further commitments by Annex I parties.
The second Convention Dialogue workshop engaged in discussions on "advancing development goals in a sustainable way" and "realizing the full potential of market-based opportunities," including the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change.
In parallel, COP/MOP 2 carried out the first review of the Protocol under Article 9, and held discussions on a proposal by the Russian Federation on procedures to approve voluntary commitments for developing countries.
AWG 3 AND CONVENTION DIALOGUE 3: In May 2007, alongside SB 26, AWG 3 and the third Convention Dialogue workshop convened in Bonn, Germany. The AWG held a roundtable discussion on the mitigation potentials of policies, measures and technologies. It also adopted conclusions on the analysis of mitigation potential and agreed to develop a timetable to complete its work so as to avoid a gap between the first and subsequent commitment periods.
The third Convention Dialogue workshop involved sessions on adaptation and realizing the full potential of technology. It also began addressing the issue of what should happen procedurally after the Convention Dialogue workshops report to COP 13.
AWG 4 AND CONVENTION DIALOGUE 4: The first part of AWG 4 and the fourth and final Convention Dialogue workshop took place from 27-31 August 2007 in Vienna, Austria.
The AWG focused on mitigation potentials and possible ranges of emission reductions for Annex I parties. It adopted conclusions referring to some of the key findings of the IPCC Working Group III, including that global greenhouse gas emissions need to peak in the next 10-15 years and then be reduced to well below half of 2000 levels by the middle of the 21st century in order to stabilize atmospheric concentrations to the lowest level assessed by the IPCC. The AWG's conclusions recognized that to achieve this level, Annex I parties as a group would be required to reduce emissions by a range of 25-40% below 1990 levels by 2020.
The final Convention Dialogue workshop focused on bringing together ideas from the previous workshops and addressing overarching and cross-cutting issues, including financing. It also addressed next steps after COP 13.
COP 13, COP/MOP 3 AND AWG 4: COP 13 and COP/MOP 3 took place from 3-15 December 2007 in Bali, Indonesia, alongside the resumed fourth session of the AWG. The main focus of the Bali conference was on long-term cooperation, and negotiators spent much of their time seeking to agree on a two-year process, or "Bali roadmap," to finalize a post-2012 regime by COP 15 in December 2009.
Under the Convention, negotiations on the follow up to the Convention Dialogue resulted in the establishment of the AWGLCA with a view to launching a comprehensive process on long-term cooperative action to be completed in 2009. COP 13 identified four areas for enhanced action to be addressed by the AWGLCA, namely mitigation, adaptation, finance and technology. Its decision also contains a non-exhaustive list of issues to be considered under each of these areas and calls for addressing a shared vision for long-term cooperative action.
At its resumed fourth session, the AWG focused on reviewing its work programme and developed a detailed outline for its activities and meetings for 2008-2009.
COP/MOP 3 considered preparations for the second review of the Protocol under Article 9 by COP/MOP 4 at the end of 2008. Delegates identified a number of issues to be addressed during the review, such as the Clean Development Mechanism, IPCC AR4, adaptation, effectiveness, implementation and compliance. They also requested the Secretariat to organize a preparatory workshop.
MAJOR ECONOMIES MEETING: A second "Major Economies Meeting on Energy Security and Climate Change" was hosted by the US Government in Honolulu, Hawaii, from 30-31 January 2008. Representatives from 16 countries, the European Union and the United Nations (UN) focused on how to develop a detailed contribution in taking forward the roadmap agreed in December 2007 during the UN Climate Change Conference in Bali.
UNGA CLIMATE CHANGE DEBATE: The need for a global agreement on climate change for the post-2012 period, the importance of collaborative partnerships, and the role of the United Nations system were the focus of discussions during a three-day "thematic debate" in the UN General Assembly (UNGA) from 11-13 February 2008. Member states commented, inter alia, on technology transfer, capacity building, reducing emissions from deforestation in developing countries, the vulnerability of small island developing states, the role of public-private sector partnerships, "climate proofing" development assistance, the importance of energy efficiency, market mechanisms, clean technologies, financing for adaptation and mitigation in developing countries, and the need to follow up on the Bali conference by designing and agreeing on an inclusive and effective post-2012 framework for global action.
UNFCCC WORKSHOPS: The UNFCCC Expert Group Meeting on Methods and Tools and on Data and Observations under the Nairobi Work Programme on Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change (NWP) was held from 4-7 March 2008 in Mexico City, Mexico. The meeting identified specific practical actions and recommendations on methods and tools, and data and observations for addressing impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.
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Seldom in our lives, can we find a product that's worth twice more than what we pay for it.
And when we did find it, we bring it everywhere, brag about its good and awesomeness, and double the real price in your story to show off.
The product is truly fantastic, everyone absolutely believes in your story.
Sounds nice? Feels good?
What do you think if I tell you today you gonna find a good bargain?
Don't believe me?
Take a look at the Crosman 2100 in this comprehensive review to see if I'm telling the truth.
Table of Contents
Gun Type
To start off, the Crosman 2100 classic is multi-pump pneumatic air rifle. Variable pumps gun has a piston and a cylinder in the chamber. The air in the cylinder is already pressurized and you apply more pressure to it when you cock the gun. When you shoot, the pellet is propelled downrange inside the barrel by the driving force of compressed air. Multi-pump rifle is generally lightweight, compact, and recoilless. Moreover, it allows you to have control over the power of the gun: Pump it 3 times if you shooting indoor or in your garage and have no need for high power, pump it 10 times in case you need power and want to work out a little bit. Read more about multi-pump rifle's pros and cons in this post.
The caliber of this gun is .177" (4.5 millimeters) which is the most common caliber for targets shooting and plinking. This Crosman 2100 is a BB repeater. With a BB repeater gun, you don't have to open up and reload or cock every time you want to shoots BB. Each time you shoot, a new BB is reloaded automatically.
This air rifle is not only a BB gun but also a single-shot pellet gun. Single-shot gun teaches you to make your first shot count because you have only one chance to hit the target before reloading. Moreover, single-shot rifle tend to be cheap and simple to use. You can teach a newbie shooter how to handle a single-shot gun in only few hours.
Having the ability to shoot both BB and pellet, this Crosman 2100 gives you an awesome option to switch from Bb to pellet in case you get bored with shooting BB. Besides, you can teach your kids how to operate a BB gun and a pellet gun at the same time without having to buy 2 types of guns separately.
The barrel is rifled steel with helical grooves inside the bore to make bullet spin. Spin stabilizes pellet, improves accuracy and enhances shooting range. The receiver is made of metal, too. That's outstanding feature because BB guns normally don't have metal receiver. Therefore, you can shoot this gun for years without having to buy a new gun.
The stock is made of synthetic material with metal receiver. Unlike Woodstock which is heavy and easily affected by moisture and temperature, synthetic stock is light and functions perfectly under any kind of weather so it's great choice for people who live in humidity place and for shooters who don't want to bother with stock preservation.
This gun has textured grip and forearm to add friction to your hand when shooting, prevent slippage from shooter sweat and add stability when aiming. Besides, it has rubber buttpad to absorb recoil so you can enjoy long-hour shooting without painful shoulder from kicking back of the gun.
Crosman 2100 uses .177 pellet and .177 BBs as its main source of ammo. BB is damn cheap: you can buy thousand rounds of BB for just few bucks. And .177 is one of the cheapest pellets you can find on the market: If you look at the pellet count box, you will see that you'll get exactly twice as many .177 as .22 for the same price. Besides, .177 pellets have hundreds of types to choose from so this gun is your best bet if you plan to do lots of target shootings and plinking.
The open sight is fiber optic sight: It uses optical fibers for the dot so it gathers and channels ambient light to the rear sight in the way that it's brighter than dark surrounding. As a result, you will align the sight faster and more accurate, even in the low-light condition like dusk. Furthermore, the rear sight has windage adjustment (allow you to adjust the sight left and right) and elevation adjustment (allow you to adjust the sight up and down). Having both fiber optic front sight and fully-adjustable rear sight provides you more precision in shooting.
Cocking and loading
Pumping the gun: First put the gun "ON SAFE", open the forearm all the way until it reaches the limit. Then return the foregrip to its original closed position and you just finish one pump. Repeat the process to add more pumps to the gun (the minimum is 3, and the maximum is 10)
Loading the BB: Slide the grip cap toward the rear of the airgun. Pour no more than 200 BBs into the reservoir hole. Close the grip cap. Pull the BB follower stem back and latch in the notch. Then point the barrel straight down. With a hand twisting motion, shake and twist the air gun to fill the visual magazine. Take the stem out of notch and release it to hold BBs in visual magazine. Cock the bolt by pulling it all the way back. The magnetic bolt will automatically pick up a BB. Push the bolt all the way forward slowly (you can see the BB move through the port) and you are done.
Loading the pellet: Pull the bolt all the way back, place one pellet (nose first) in the loading port. After that push the bolt all the way forward and you are ready to shoot
You can see how easy to operate this gun by watching the video below:
Velocity, accuracy and power
Crosman 2100 has velocity up to 755 FPS with steel BB and 725 FPS with lead pellet. This is medium velocity compared to other pellet guns and high velocity compared to other BB guns so it ensures that you have more than enough velocity for pop up tin can or blow up water balloons.
Chrony tests have given us the following results: For 10 pumps, this Crosman 2100 delivers 559 FPS and 5.2 FPE with Crosman 5.5 grain BB, 625 FPS and 6.9 FPE with Crosman 7.9 grain Hollow point Premiere pellet, 617 FPS and 6.8 FPE with Crosman 8.0 gr Copper head pointed pellet, 537 FPS with Diabolo Basic 7.0 gr, 475 FPS with JSB Exact Monster Diabolo, 647 FPS with Super H Point pellet, 557 FPS with RWS Super Mag 9.3 gr, 603 FPS with RWS Super point extra, 590 FPS with RWS Super dome, 655 FPS with Crosman Premiere 7.9 gr, 608 FPS and 6.9 FPE with JSB Exact 8.4 gr dome, 646 FPS and 6.79 FPE with JSB exact RS, 678 FPS and 5.21 FPE with Crosman Copperhead BB. From the figures above, we can see that this Crosman 2100 generates highest velocities with Crosman Copperhead BB, Crosman Premiere pellet and Super H Point pellet. Furthermore, the average FPE is 6-7 FPE: if you want to deal with squirrel or chipmunk with this gun, you need to be at close range and hit it with the perfect shot placement. And if you want to take care of bird, this gun has more than enough power to drop doves, crow, pigeons, etc because for bird dumper, it works like a charm!
For this multi-pump gun, various shooting tests have been conducted by different shooters with positive results. The common shooting group are: 3/4″ at 25 yards, 1/4″ at 30 yards, 1/4″ at 25 yards, nickel size at 25 feet, 1" at 25 meters, 3/4″ at 30 yards, 3/4″ at 50 feet, 3/4″ at 25 yards, 0.539" with Crosman Premiere lites at 10 meters, 1.05" with JSB Exact RS at 10 meters, 0.809" at 25 yards with Crosman Premiere lites, 0.809" at 25 yards with RWS Superdome, 0.48" with H&N Baracuda green at 25 yards. For plinking, many shooters can shoot soda can at 35 yards, knockdown an old HDD at 40 feet, hit balloon at 10 yards, hit cola cap at 18 yards, hit water bottle at 70 meters, hit ice cube at 40 yards. Some can even manage to hit old car rotor at 80 yards and shoot water bottle at 100 meters. As you can see, this rifle is extremely accurate for target shooting with firing range up to 30 yards and can take down common plinking object with the shooting range up to 100 meters.
This gun is a very quiet gun: It has hundreds of customer reviews without a single complaint about noise so you can take comfort knowing that your plinking day doesn't bother your neighbor's afternoon.
Shooting Ability
The effective shooting range of this gun is 30 yards. You can use this gun for target shooting, plinking, and for dropping birds.
- Caliber: 0.177"
- Velocity: 755 FPS
- Loudness: 3- Medium
- Barrel Length: 20.84"
- Overall Length: 39.75"
- Shot Capacity: 17
- Cocking Effort: 3-10 pumps
- Barrel: rifled
- Front Sight: Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Adjustable for windage and elevation
- Scopeable: 11mm dovetail
- Trigger: Two-stage non-adjustable
- Buttplate: Plastic
- Suggested for: Plinking/Target shooting
- Trigger Pull: 4.75 lbs
- Action: Bolt-action
- Safety: Manual
- Powerplant: Multi-pump pneumatic
- Function: repeater
- Body Type: Rifle
- Weight: 4.81 lbs
The price for Crosman is only 60 dollars. Considering this is a double function rifle with metal receiver, high velocity and remarkable accuracy, this is a best bang for the buck. And remember that when you buy from Amazon you save 10$ than buying from Crosman.
There are a couple of different listings online with different prices but the listing I found with the lowest price is the cheapest price among online e-commercial sites like Amazon, PyramydAir, Walmart,etc.
Crosman 2100 is often considered as an under-priced gun. I would not surprise if an air rifle at this high-quality level sells at 100 dollars or more but it is just 60 dollars for the whole package. If you want a fun BB/pellet combo gun that lasts for years, this is a gun to go for.


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Grado Labs PS1000 by Cinemascope
Updated May 2016
The Grado's (non 'e' PS1000s) were great to listen to for fun but not accurate to mix on because of the the massive peaks at 90Hz and 7kHz and the lack of sub information below 50Hz due to a steep rolloff. Now sold.
I recently checked out all of the top contenders via the good folk at highendheadphones.co.uk (thanks Paul & Wendy) in Bedfordshire and my subjective and personal summary is as follows;
Abyss AB-1266 - stupidly overpriced, ugly, relatively flat but oddly small sounding. I expect a LOT more from them
Sennheiser HD800S - impressively (almost forcefully) detailed, bass light but ruthlessly efficient at showing flaws.
HiFiman - HE1000 - probably the best headphones I've ever heard, seriously. Relatively flat freq wise but huge sounding and involving.
Grado PS1000e - probably more aggressive sounding than the non 'e' variant but a fun/hyped listen (just not flat or accurate).
Audeze LCD XCs - lovely bass that goes down to the earth's core, effortless midrange, v slightly rolled off highs which is an Audeze trait but overall a warm big sound that is also kinda flat freq wise overall. V cool. (I listened to the other Audeze's at Headroom @ Metropolis earlier in the year and liked them a lot but hadn't heard the XCs)
Pioneer SE Master 1 - not bad but left behind by the new kids on the block, just a little outclassed in this test
Fostex TH900 - huge bass & spiky highs but small presentation and dimension. Oddly aggressive somehow.
Stax 009 & 007 - the 009s are detailed in the highs but bass light. A bit too genteel for me, more suited to classical and jazz. The 07s are warmer and somehow more contemporary sounding for it but still didn't bowl me over. I personally think the new batch of high end planar & dynamic headphones have now overtaken the Stax stalwarts. The paraphernalia required to run the Stax rigs also look like props from a 1950s sci-fi film .
Anyways that's enough for now
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Burma Bridge is almost the same as the Burma Loops except this time you will set foot on wooden planks with 3 pairs of ropes tied to either side making the planks hang in mid air. You have to traverse across 6 long wooden boards to get to the other side of the 18-meter obstacle course.
Note:-All the activities will be held by experience holder and with safety equipment. – Rope Castle Adventure Park, Bharatpur.


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Vein Specialists of Georgia has been providing vein treatment services to patients in the Newnan area for more than 30 years. Our staff includes highly skilled professionals such as board-certified vascular surgeons and licensed technicians.
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Our experienced team members are equipped to treat any vein-related issue. We offer vascular, endovascular, and microphlebectomy procedures, as well as foam ablations and a wide variety of other treatment options. Our vein procedures are covered by most insurance companies.
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Each of our vein services provides unique benefits. Our free vein screening, for instance, allows us to assess your symptoms with the use of a non-invasive ultrasound. Radiofrequency ablation treats patients who are experiencing venous insufficiency, which can cause discoloration of the calves and ankles. The treatment usually takes just a few hours.
Foam ablation is a new treatment that uses sclerotherapy to remove large varicose veins with a non-invasive injection. Microphlebectomy, which also helps remove unsightly veins and alleviate painful leg issues, involves minimally invasive surgery under local anesthesia. Support hose can be prescribed to treat varicose veins and prevent them from worsening.
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The vein screening is a brief recording of your symptoms, types of treatment, length of time, and the effect on the daily living. You will see a certified vascular surgeon for a quick assessment.
If warranted, a venous ultrasound screening will be performed to assess the vein function. We will give a recommendation as to your treatment options. Medical education material will be available.
If, at the vein screening, tests and exams show venous reflux or treatable varicose veins, we will schedule a complete venous duplex and office visit. After completion, the approval process with your insurance and scheduling of the procedures will begin.
This is an entailed process, detailed and time-consuming. We ask that you adhere to the timing of the procedure because, at times, the approval process may have to be repeated if the procedure date is canceled.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Venous insufficiency occurs when valves in the legs do not close completely and allows blood to leak downward. This causes blood to pool up in the calves, ankles, and feet after we stand for prolonged periods of time.
A reddish or purplish discoloration of the calves and ankles may develop. In a worst-case scenario, if the condition is not treated, skin can break down due to the constant tension produced by the swelling—a related condition called venous stasis ulcers.
A leaking saphenous vein can also cause blood to back up in superficial veins that drain into the saphenous vein. Over time, these superficial veins become progressively more swollen and rope-like. They become easily visible varicose veins.
Overall, about three hours of a patient's time are needed to perform radiofrequency vein ablation. This includes an hour for a pre-procedure patient assessment and another hour for post-procedure monitoring.
The procedure can be performed under local anesthetic because this therapy is minimally invasive and nonsurgical. Typically, the inner thigh is numbed with Lidocaine.
A radiofrequency vein ablation procedure begins with making a tiny incision in the skin of the inner thigh, at the knee joint. This opening gives room for a microscopic probe, which is guided upward to the saphenous vein. Ultrasound images are utilized to guide the probe and no radiation is used.
Once it has reached its target, the probe emits pulses of heat that are generated by radiofrequency waves. This heats the vein wall to 185 degrees Fahrenheit, which causes collagen (a protein that forms most soft tissue) in the vein wall to collapse. The surrounding tissues are not damaged.
Soon after the procedure, the narrowed vein slowly becomes fibrous. The interior of the vein walls becomes sealed shut, naturally redirecting blood flow to healthy veins.
Dr. Wellons and Dr. Combs use radiofrequency vein ablation instead of laser for varicose veins. Compared with the laser technique, patients who have undergone radiofrequency ablation have experienced:
- No pain afterward, compared to some pain afterward with a laser-based technique
- No discoloration in the skin overlying the vein, compared with some discoloration and bruising overlying the vein with a laser-based technique
- Radiofrequency vein ablation is also a much faster procedure, overall, compared with a laser-based technique.
Foam Ablation
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A minimally invasive surgical procedure, microphlebectomy is used to eliminate unsightly or painful leg veins. This is recommended for the treatment of large surface varicose veins. Due to their size, these veins cannot be effectively treated with sclerotherapy.
With microphlebectomy, the removal of unsightly, painful veins results in less pain and quicker healing. It also produces a better cosmetic result. This technique greatly differs from surgical vein stripping, and one should not be confused with the other.
Because microphlebectomy removes only large surface varicose veins, it is less invasive than surgical stripping. Recovery is faster, and most patients do not have to stop regular activities after the procedure. This treatment takes approximately an hour to perform.
What Does It Treat?
Microphlebectomy is used to treat large, dilated surface varicose veins. To prevent the reappearance of these veins, microphlebectomy is often combined with or preceded by the endovenous radiofrequency ablation of the lesser or greater saphenous veins.
Both the lesser and greater saphenous veins feed into the surface varicose veins. They should be treated before the microphlebectomy procedure to prevent blood flow and recurrence of these unsightly surface veins.
How Does the Procedure Go?
The procedure is performed using only local anesthesia. It is done in a comfortable outpatient setting. The veins to be removed are outlined, and the entire leg is washed and prepared for treatment.
Using a special set of instruments, the abnormal or diseased veins are accessed and removed through pinhole perforations. Since microphlebectomy is performed through tiny needle punctures, it is less invasive than vein stripping, which is done through incisions.
After the procedure, the tiny punctures are closed with Steri-Strip bandage. Then, a compression wrap is applied to the leg.
Immediately after your treatment, you will be asked to walk for at least 20 minutes. You will need to wear a prescription-strength compression stocking for approximately 2 weeks to attain maximum healing and results. Avoiding exercise for the same period is also encouraged, but you do not have to interrupt other regular activities.
As with all medical procedures and treatments, some risks are associated with microphlebectomy. The risks are very rare, and these include:
- Allergic Reaction to the Local Anesthesia
- Bleeding
- Discoloration of the Surgical Field
- Infection
- Postoperative Pain
- Small Patches of Numbness in the Treated Area
- Swelling
The treated veins will not return. However, microphlebectomy cannot guarantee the prevention of new varicose veins from new sources.
Several insurance carriers, including Medicare, provide coverage for microphlebectomy. Unfortunately, not every person is a candidate for coverage. Carriers will cover the treatment only when it is deemed medically necessary. If you have questions about the coverage, we encourage you to contact your insurance company.
Support Hose
Support hose, also called compression hose, are specialized hosiery designed to slow down the development and further progression of varicose veins. They are an integral part of vein care and are used to reduce swelling and other symptoms.
Although support hose cannot prevent varicose veins, they can delay their development. This conservative treatment is recommended during pregnancy, after surgery, when traveling by either car or plane, or when it is required to stand for long periods of time.
We are proud to carry ComfoMed support hose. You can purchase them at our offices in Newnan and Fayetteville.
Ultrasound is the technology used to diagnose vein disease. This noninvasive, painless test uses high-frequency sound waves to make a visual representation of the blood vessels, including arteries and veins.
Ultrasound technology has helped enhance the treatment of vein disease, such as venous reflux disease. It is also used to diagnose superficial or deep vein thrombosis, otherwise known as a blood clot.
Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance companies cover ultrasound exams.
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Lance Terada, M.D.
Endowed Title Dr. Carey G. King, Jr. and Dr. Henry M. Winans, Sr. Chair in Internal Medicine
Department Internal Medicine | Surgery
Graduate Programs Cell and Molecular Biology
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- Medical School
- University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (1983)
- Residency
- University Hospitals of Cleveland (1986), Internal Medicine
- Fellowship
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (1989), Pulmonary Diseases & Critical Care Medicine
Research Interest
- Anchorage sensing and anoikis
- Oxidant Biochemistry
- Signal Transduction
- Vascular Biology
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- Aiolos Promotes Anchorage Independence by Silencing p66(Shc) Transcription in Cancer Cells.
- Li X, Xu Z, Du W, Zhang Z, Wei Y, Wang H, Zhu Z, Qin L, Wang L, Niu Q, Zhao X, Girard L, Gong Y, Ma Z, Sun B, Yao Z, Minna JD, Terada LS, Liu Z Cancer Cell 2014 May 25 5 575-89
- Nox4-derived H2O2 mediates endoplasmic reticulum signaling through local Ras activation.
- Wu RF, Ma Z, Liu Z, Terada LS Mol. Cell. Biol. 2010 Jul 30 14 3553-68
- Specificity in reactive oxidant signaling: think globally, act locally.
- Terada LS J. Cell Biol. 2006 Aug 174 5 615-23
- Subcellular targeting of oxidants during endothelial cell migration.
- Wu RF, Xu YC, Ma Z, Nwariaku FE, Sarosi GA, Terada LS J. Cell Biol. 2005 Dec 171 5 893-904
- p66Shc restrains Ras hyperactivation and suppresses metastatic behavior.
- Ma, Z., Z. Liu, R.F. Wu, and L.S. Terada. Oncogene 2010 29 5559-5567
- HIV-1 Tat activates dual Nox pathways leading to independent activation of ERK and JNK MAP kinases.
- Wu RF, Ma Z, Myers DP, Terada LS J. Biol. Chem. 2007 Dec 282 52 37412-9
- p66Shc mediates anoikis through RhoA
- Ma, Z., D.P. Myers, R.F. Wu, F.E. Nwariaku, and L.S. Terada. J. Cell Biol. 2007 179 23
- HIV1 Tat activates dual Nox pathways leading to independent activation of ERK and JNK MAP kinases.
- Wu, R.F., Z. Ma, D.P. Myers, and L.S. Terada. J. Biol. Chem. 2007 282 37412
- Endothelial progenitor cell mobilization after percutaneous coronary intervention
- Banerjee, S., E. Brilakis, S. Zhang, M. Roesle, J. Lindsey, B. Philips, C.G. Blewett, and L.S. Terada Atherosclerosis 2006 189 70-75
- p47phox participates in activation of RelA in endothelial cells.
- Gu, Y., Y.C. Xu, R.F. Wu, F.E. Nwariaku, R.F. Souza, S.C. Flores, and L.S. Terada. J. Biol. Chem. 2003 278 17210-17217
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- American Heart Association
Established Investigator Award (1996)
- Will Rogers Research Fellow
- Research Competition Award - Case Western Research Univ
- Alpha Omega Alpha
Professional Associations/Affiliations
- American Federation for Medical Research
- American Physiological Society
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Happy world´s vegan day! I made this delicious chocolate volcano cake to celebrate!
I was inspired by a video that I saw on Instagram a few weeks ago, some of you asked me to recreate the recipe, as the original chocolate volcano cake wasn't vegan I just develop my own recipe 🙂
This chocolate volcano cake is of course sweet, is really spongy, the chocolate flavor is really intense and I find really delicious the cake with the warm chocolate, it is so delicious.
It could work amazing for christmas dessert too!
1 & 1/4 cups almond milk
2/3 cup coconut margarine
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 & 1/2 cups rye flour
1 cup raw cane sugar
4 tbsp cacao powder
1 tsp baking powder ( bicarbonate of soda)
fillings and toppings:
1 cup almond milk
2 tbsp maple syrup
a banana
1/2 cup cacao powder
preparation time: 30 minutes
total time: 1 hour
serving size: 6 serves
To create this delicious chocolate volcano cake, pour the baking powder into the almond milk and leave it in a side for 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
Then, in a food processor add the mix with the almond milk and baking powder and then add the melted coconut margarine, lemon juice, maple syrup, rye flour, sugar and cacao powder, blend until you have a smooth consistency.
Pour the mix in the mold and cook for around 30 minutes or until an inserted skewers comes out clean (I used a mold with 22cm diameter, I´ll put the link here.)
Whilst the cake is baking we´ll prepare the filling, in a blender pour the almond milk, maple syrup, banana and 1/4 cup cacao powder, blend until you get a smooth consistency.
Pour the mix into a casserole and cook it until the mixture has a creamy texture, it will take around 20 minutes at medium heat, then leave it to cool for 10 minutes.
Once your cake is ready, place it in a plate and pour the creamy chocolate into the middle space, then top it all with some shifted cacao.
I really hope you enjoy!


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The Mekong River has always been an important conduit for the movement of people and goods within and between the basin's countries. Trade along the river generates economic benefits; however, it also results in increased traffic that can produce negative impacts, such as pollution from ships, oil spills from shipping accidents, and safety risks for river users.
The MRC is the only organisation in the region with a clear mandate to manage development and monitor cross-border waterborne transport. Its Navigation Programme is designed to establish legal principles with respect to navigation and increase international trade opportunities for MRC Member Countries, while ensuring effective and safe river-borne transportation.
Throughout the strategic cycle 2011-2015, the Navigation Programme coordinated several detailed surveys for improving traffic on the Mekong River system, including a number of stretches along the Mekong, Tonle Sap, Vam Nao, and Bassac Rivers. The products of the surveys directly support more efficient and safer transportation on the Mekong River. The programme also developed Electronic Navigation Charts (ENCs) of the Mekong, Vam Nao, and Bassac Rivers in Viet Nam, which can be used by modern vessels with onboard computer-based navigation information systems.
The programme conducted several design studies that encompass, among other considerations, waterway channels, buoys and beacons, standard specifications for ship locks for hydropower development and modern standards for passenger jetties.
In 2009, the Navigation Programme facilitated the formulation of the Agreement on Waterway Transport between Cambodia and Viet Nam.
This navigation agreement was the first between the two countries to reduce cross-border navigation restrictions, improve efficiency and safety standards. The agreement provides rules and regulations to improve the safety of the shipping of dangerous goods, such as oil and hazardous liquid cargoes, thus making waterway trade in the region safer and more reliable.
As a result, goods transported through the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port increased 45% in 2010.
Waterway safety was a top priority for the Navigation Programme. To establish a safer, more navigable river, the programme installed operational aids to navigation, consisting of specialised buoys and beacons along hazardous stretches. Their use makes navigation possible 24 hours a day. Safety has improved significantly on the marked channels in Cambodia and Viet Nam; however, night navigation along the Mekong River between the Lao PDR and Thailand is still challenging.
A Risk Analysis and an Environmental Impact Assessment are underway to determine the risks and impacts of increased navigation and port activities on the Mekong River in Lao PDR and Thailand with respect to the storage, handling, and carriage of dangerous goods.
The rogramme implemented a Management Information System (MIS) for the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port to better facilitate vessel transportation and planning. In addition, two tidal monitoring stations have been installed at the Mekong and Bassac estuaries. The stations will notify incoming and outgoing ships of the exact water levels at river entrances. Additionally, the Programme assisted with the development of an identification system to improve vessel tracking on the river between Phnom Penh and the Cambodia-Viet Nam Border.
Through the programme, the MRC and the People's Republic of China reached a new level of cooperation. China has expressed a commitment to improve navigation safety on the Lancang-Mekong River and to collaborate with the MRC and Myanmar to improve navigation on the Upper and Lower Mekong River.
For detailed information on the structure and components of the Programme, review the Navigation Programme Document.
Browse updates from the Navigation Programme.
For more information visit the River Transportation Topic page.
The key development partners for this programme were the Australian and Belgian Development Cooperations, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The total budget for the programme from 2006-2010 was US$19.6 million, of which over a third was provided by Belgium.
China has agreed to provide the Mekong River Commission (MRC) with year-round hydrological data, contributing to better river monitoring and flood and drought forecasting in the Mekong countries.
Hydropower developers, their consultants and relevant government agencies can now take stock of new technical guidelines to help optimse benefits and mitigate social and environmental impacts from hydropower projects throughout their lifecycle, says the M


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Water, Water, Everywhere: 2011's Floods
Massive floods struck three countries this week: Australia, Brazil, and Sri Lanka. Much of the Australian Province of Queensland, which occupies a large fraction of Australia's eastern region, was under water following weeks of unusually heavy rains. Brisbane, the Provincial capital and Australia's third-largest city, suffered major flooding, and damages are expected to total in the billions of dollars. Meanwhile, in Brazil, hundreds were killed when mudslides struck areas north of Rio de Janeiro. Lastly, Sri Lanka, located off the southern tip of India, also suffered flooding this week, with dozens killed and thousands of people displaced. These flooding events have come in the wake of what was earth's wettest year on record.
At least in the case of Australia, the flooding appears to be caused by a mixture of an unusually potent La Niña episode in the Pacific Ocean as well as, some scientists say, the influence of global climate change. Both of these factors may be contributing to the unusually severe rainy season there by boosting sea surface temperatures, thereby creating more thunderstorm activity.


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Designed for the Ernie Ball "Luke" guitar, EMG has increased the windings on the single coil to an epic level. The SLV guitar pickup's tone is probably meatier than any single coil you've ever heard. They also hid away the pole pieces for a more uniform look to the instrument. The SA preamp gives the SLV its classic EMG sound while the flat poles put the pickup closer to the strings for more output and a punchier attack.
Package Includes: EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cables (3), prewired control set including volume, 2 tone controls, 5-way selection switch (black & white knobs), output jack, and battery clip, screws & springs.


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July 28, 2019
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You have probably been there each Monday and Tuesday night when you just get sick and tired of the several talking segments put on by WWE during episodes of Raw and Smackdown.
Lately it has been Shane McMahon who has been really overused for several story lines, not just on one of the brands, but on both Monday and Tuesday nights. Also, what is the deal with overusing these 2 out of 3 falls matches?
Bray Wyatt also has a new friend who is just a new ray of sunshine, who goes by the name, The Fiend. Just how long do you expect Wyatt's gimmick to survive?


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In the vegetarian diet is excluded, as the name says, any product of animal origin and that implies his death. Instead we can eat milk and dairy products, eggs and honey. They are products of animal origin but they have not meant their death to obtain them.
Of course, the vegetarian person does not just stay in that aspect. It will also seek, as far as possible, that these foods are produced in a respectful way (for example, eggs of free chickens and that they eat healthy food) with them and with the environment. That the vegetables are organic and, if possible, of small farmers in nearby areas will be another priority.
Within the vegetarian "family" we will find people who do not take eggs or milk or honey. They are Vegans and do not take anything that comes directly or indirectly from any animal.
Reasons to be a vegetarian
1- Less chronic diseases
Vegetarian diet is lower in fat and also more polyunsaturated. That implies less cholesterol and less hypertension. To eat more vegetables and fruits can help to avoid some types of cancer since it is a diet more antioxidant and that favors the elimination of toxins. When we learn to eat better we hardly need medication, aspirins, antacids and other "everyday" medicines tend to disappear from our daily lives.
2-Less malnutrition and constipation
It is very curious that except Vegans (who must supplement their diet with B12) a balanced vegetarian diet is usually richer in nutrients than normal (we all tend to always eat the same and basically refined foods).
Greater knowledge about nutrition. Vegetarians usually care a lot about food and take care that nothing is missing. They usually take supplements of algae, pollen, royal jelly, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, flax seed, sesame, etc. The fact of eating more vegetables, more fruit, less meat and more whole foods is a key aspect.
3- Vegetarian diet is Cheaper and improve life quality
Basing your diet on vegetables, legumes, fruits and vegetable proteins is cheaper than eating meat, prepared foods, cola type drinks, pizzas, snacks, etc. Vegetarians can say that, in general, they are very involved in improving their quality of life and try to find ways to reduce their stress, improve their diet, enjoy nature more, etc.
4- Avoid animal suffering.
Behind this way of eating there is a whole philosophy of life. The planet is understood as the home of all living beings. Avoiding, if possible, your suffering is very important. We can feed on them without killing them (dairy, eggs, honey, etc.).
5-Environmental sustainability
With the food that an animal needs (or the necessary land to raise its food) we can feed 10 times more people. Every year more forests and part of the forest disappear so that animals can graze. In addition, its intensive breeding generates highly polluting residues and methane.
With this article we only want to show that the reasons for being a vegetarian are not only to follow a nutritional fashion but the benefits are many and diverse. Of course there are many people who are not vegetarian and that their diet is balanced and healthy, and that they seek to improve their quality of life.
Thanks for reading
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VoIP technology has been few years with us. We can send voice calls over the Internet using IP protocol with the signal traveling in digital format. For this reason, special phones are needed to interpret that information. With a bit less history VoIP2Day event celebrates its new edition in Madrid on November 6th and 7th in the Crystal Tower .
Last year was held at IFEMA and this year will take a turn, including new website (http://www.voip2day.com) to make it more open to businesses. In fact this year there will be more stands and participating companies will be showcasing their latest products, devices, services and VoIP technology advances . It is certainly an excellent opportunity to see first hand all the innovations in the sector.
Although VoIP can improve the quality of our lives , communication and is based on the Internet, is not properly speaking home automation. But, yes, there is a "but", because there will be a talk about home automation in VoIP2Day. It will be on Thursday 7th at 10am and the character is Alberto Sagredo. The main theme will be Asterisk and the advantages it offers, but also he will show other technologies such as Z -Wave and show some examples with Zipato API connecting various devices like a siren Fortrezz , Everspring sensor, etc.
What we can achieve with this is that we know the state of our home at any time through our smartphone . We'll know the temperature of the house, air quality, we can open or close doors,… The potential of these technologies is enormous and multiplies exponentially if we combine between them.
We recommend attending VoIP2Day and especially the interesting talk of Alberto . More information: http://www.voip2day.com/2013/en/conferencias-domotica


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GM Might Sell Rebadged PSA Vans in U.S.
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Posted: July 11, 2013 at 4:26 am
PSA Peugeot Citroen is discussing the possibility of supplying delivery vans to General Motors Co., which would sell them in the U.S. under one of its own brands, France's La Tribune reports.
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The newspaper cites an unnamed company source, who says the companies have not decided whether PSA would supply French-made vans or GM would make them in North America.
Such an arrangement would broaden the strategic alliance the two companies formed in February 2012 to share logistics, purchasing and product development.
Talks involve the next-generation midsize light commercial vehicles PSA plans to build at its Sevelnord plant near Valenciennes, France, according to La Tribune. The company is collaborating with Toyota Motor Corp. to design those vans, which are expected in 2017.
GM already has a joint venture with Renault SA to design and produce larger vans for the European market. The partners make the Opel/Vauxhall Movano and Vivaro and the Renault Master and Trafic models.


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In 2008, the company had reported encouraging data from a Phase 2 trial in ITP, but had set the project aside while awaiting results in rheumatoid arthritis. The Phase 3 trial in ITP that Rigel is now preparing for would cost about $25 million, and could yield results by mid-2015, Rodriguez estimates.
Rodriguez sees a market opportunity in ITP of $300 to $400 million for Rigel—about the current revenue range for two ITP treatments already approved, GlaxoSmithKline's Promacta and Amgen's Nplate. These drugs boost the production of platelets, while Rigel's fostamatinib interferes with immune cells that destroy existing platelets, Rodriguez says. About half of the estimated 100,000 US patients with ITP don't benefit from currently available treatments, he says.
Investors will soon see data on one of the two other lead programs Rigel has identified. The company's compound R333, an SYK/JAK inhibitor, is being tested against discoid lupus erythematosus, a disfiguring skin disorder that afflicts about 300,000 people in the United States. Rodriguez doesn't see any currently available treatment setting a high bar for R333 in this indication.
"Even if it works OK, it would be a big advance," he says. Results of a Phase 2 trial could come out as soon as next month.
The third compound in Rigel's newly prioritized program is R348, a topical preparation for dry eye, a chronic eye inflammation that affects about 5 million US patients. Allergan's preparation of cyclosporine for the eye, Restasis, already serves this population, but Rodriguez sees it as vulnerable to a superior competitor. Rigel expects Phase 2 results for R348, another SYK/JAK inhibitor, in the second half of 2014.
If both the dry eye and the lupus trial results look good, Rigel expects to have the resources to advance only one into Phase 3 studies, unless it can partner up on a second drug, Rodriguez says. Each of those late-stage trials would cost about $20 million. Meanwhile, the company is eliminating 30 positions, leaving a staff of about 130.
For the time being, Rigel has let go its visions of a blockbuster first drug. Success in any of its three main programs would yield revenues of under a billion dollars.
But "For a Rigel-size company, that's actually quite attractive," Rodriguez says.
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The Commission on Combating Corruption of the Republic of Azerbaijan gave a report on the measures taken against corruption in 2016.
The document reads, combating corruption is a priority of the state policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and anti-corruption experience of Azerbaijan is distinctive with its innovative characteristics. The institutional and authoritative measures meeting the international standards continued and large-scale reforms were conducted for effective combat against corruption.
2016 has been a year of large-scale economic reforms for the country. To increase the transparency in customs and taxes, the country conducted reforms stimulating the state economy. The operation of the `Green Corridor` system was provided and the procedures were simplified by reducing the number of the demanded documents in order to provide quick and transparent customs registration. Several measures were taken to increase the mutual respect between taxpayers and tax authorities, advance the quality of tax control and create the conditions necessary for entrepreneurs.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree endorsing "Strategic road maps for the national economy and main economic sectors" on December 6, 2016. The decree aims to define the country's development goals and priorities and ensure the sustainability of the implementation of the economic reforms in compliance with modern economic challenges. These large-scale reforms created new perspectives and opportunities for the country. Despite the global economic crisis, the non-oil sector improved in the country and all social programs were fully implemented according to the summary results of 2016.
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Effectiveness Index 2016, Azerbaijan was ranked at the 37th place among 138 countries – up three places in comparison with the previous year as a result of the implemented reforms. Besides, Doing Business 2017 placed Azerbaijan the 5th among 190 countries in `starting business`.
The final assessment of the `National Action Plans for Promotion of Open Government and Combating Corruption in 2012-2015` was conducted by the Commission on Combating Corruption in 2016. The National Action Plan on Combating Corruption was accomplished at 86% and the National Action Plan on the Open Government Partnership was implemented at 82% by the state bodies.
During the reporting period, the state defense of the people giving information on the law violations and the recruitment to municipal civil services on the basis of competition and transparency were provided with the relevant legislative acts. The recruitment of teachers carried out in a centralized and transparent way as well as vacancy announcements for teachers published on the official website of the Ministry of Education were provided. Teachers` salaries raised and their social security enhanced. The relevant measures were taken by the state bodies on the accessibility to information, providing the public with regular information on the activities of the state bodies and the improvement of the electronic services.
Within the framework of the systematical institutional reforms in combatting corruption, the scope and the area of activities of the `ASAN Service` (The State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan) were expanded. More than 13 million people applied to the `ASAN Service` centers and the citizen satisfaction rate reached to 98%. Besides, `ASAN Service` index was established to apply `ASAN Service` standards in all public services. The Open Government Platform were established and provided with the necessary support with the purpose of the coordination of the efforts and the activities of the state bodies and civil society institution.
The condition of the implementation of the National Action Plans was evaluated by the specialized NGOs, as well as Transparency International (TI) Azerbaijan and `Constitution Research Fund`. The state of the final implementation of the National Action Plan on combating corruption was defined at 83%. The high-level results of the independent monitoring provided by the Civil Society Institutions prove the efficiency of anti-corruption measures in Azerbaijan.
The positive dynamics in the anti-corruption measures taken in Azerbaijan was reflected in the international anti-corruption ranking. Azerbaijan has had a larger rise - up seven places in the Corruption Perception Index released by ` Transparency International ` in comparison with the previous years. ` 2016 Global Corruption Barometer` survey by `Transparency International` shows the development on combating corruption and decrease in the level of corruption in Azerbaijan.
According to the report, 79% of Azerbaijani respondents do not consider corruption as one of the main problems of our society. This indicator is better than the average indicator of the European Union (68%) and post-soviet states (66%). Moreover, the innovative anti-corruption experience of Azerbaijan was also highly evaluated by the Council of Europe`s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), Anti-Corruption Network of OECD and relevant sub-groups of the UN.
National Action Plan for 2016-2018 on Promotion of Open Government was adopted with Presidential Decree of 27th April 2016 in order to provide the sustainability of promotion of Open Government and anti-corruption measures. The adoption of the new National Action Plan and the scope of considered measures show strong political will on the expansion of Open Government principles and combating corruption in Azerbaijan.
Increasing transparency and anti-corruption measures were successfully implemented and the elimination of conditions allowing corruption to occur was provided in 2016. These measures completed the reforms in the field of economic development and created opportunities for sustainable economic growth.


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A3 Avalanche Level 1 Course is the basic foundation for understanding avalanche hazards and developing safe travel practices in avalanche terrain. This course contains over 25 hours of instruction comprised of classroom lecture, video, discussion, and a minimum of at least 16 plus hours of fieldwork. The course designed for all types of backcountry travelers, snowshoers, backcountry skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, ski patrol, and mountain guides. We use a variety of systems to learn how to evaluate avalanche hazards and to develop "your avalanche judgment."
The goal of the A3 Avalanche Level 1 Course is for students to learn the basics of snow mechanics, avalanche hazards, the metamorphosis of slab formation, and appropriate terrain selection. Our Avalanche Level 1 Course taught through lectures, and presentation is giving the student a basic foundation and understanding of the nature of avalanches and avalanche hazards.
Over half our time during this course (60% plus) is outside in-the-field for a series of hands-on observation tours, practical exercises and field studies to learn how to put this knowledge to work in the "real world." Outdoor segments will focus on proper techniques for a variety of information gathering techniques and provide opportunities to "read" the snow in real life situations. Get hands-on with our staff in selecting appropriate terrain and making decisions that could save lives, one of which could be your own.
Our instructor staff is composed of a combination of certified avalanche instructors, ski patrollers, and professional backcountry ski and Splitboard guides. All of our staff members have real-world avalanche experience from years of guiding around the world. They will be your instructors in some of the most critical hands-on learning that you could ever do.


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The Company
C&G Medicare Ltd manufacture IncoStress in the United Kingdom. Established in 2006 the company specialises in the field or urology and gynaecology. We work closely with consultants, nurses, physiotherapists and specialists in this field to ensure the information we offer is accurate.
Since its inception the company has grown steadily supplying the European, Australian and Canadian markets with its own branded products. The company aims to continue to supply innovative and useful solutions to continence problems whilst educating the public of the associated conditions.
C&G Medicare Ltd has launched Europe's largest range of pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence. Contact us for our catalogue.
Why was C&G Medicare Ltd formed?
CEO Gaynor Morgan looked on helplessly for years as her own mother Carole, an ex nurse suffered with stress incontinence, until the day they decided to find a solution by making their own home made product to control the incontinence.
Carole had previously been treated with the TVT operation, which was successful for her for about 5 years. When the incontinence returned all her GP could offer was pads. There was no kegel exercise training offered nor any other solution. Just pads! This sent Carole into a depression (read the full story written by journalist Carol Davis and published by the Daily Mail).
Gaynor and Carole looked at the anatomical and physiological aspects surrounding stress incontinence and made their own invention at home.
Sadly in 2004 Carole passed away aged 59. The company was formed in memory of Carole (C&G Medicare- Carole & Gaynor) Gaynor continued to work alone on the project and was determined to see a solution available for women who suffer stress incontinence.
Now C&G Medicare Ltd offer not just manufacturing but also run a non-profit side of the company helping women and men find solutions to their incontinence and pelvic floor problems.
C&G Medicare Ltd have an amazing team of professionals who offer their time and experience to help C&G Medicare Ltd be able to help sufferers. Gaynor also provides a service whereby they help find specialists in the living area of patients who need specific help.
If you are a qualified specialist in urology/gynaecology, pelvic floor health, please contact us to be added to the database to help us match patients to the right professional.
The invention
Taking airdrying clay to make the mould, a candle, drinking straw and a key chain ring for the impression to make the shape of their product, they then filled the mould with silicone and let it set. Carole then placed a condom over the product for hygiene reasons and inserted it as a tampon. IT WORKED! NO MORE LEAKS!
Gaynor went to work writing a patent to protect the idea and found help from the Welsh Assembly Government to be able to produce a tool and prototypes made from the best medical grade silicone on the market.
To date IncoStress has undergone 3 design changes for improvement of efficacy. It has taken over 20 years of research and developement to get IncoStress just right for women to not only be able to control their pelvic floor muscles in order to control incontinence but has gone onto helping support light to mild pelvic organ prolapse issues such as cystocele and rectocele issues.
The weight of IncoStress is 28g and it took 7 years of research to find the perfect weight that offered internal resistance to work the pelvic floor.
The clinical trials
Gaynor and Carole knew the product worked, but now was the task to prove to the rest of the world it worked. Clinical trials were carried out and completed in 2006 under the auspices of Mr Simon Emery a leading uro/gynaecologist based at Singleton Hospital, Swansea. These trials had favourable results demonstrating that this product would help women with stress incontinence. (medical professionals can obtain these results direct from C&G Medicare Ltd upon request)
There are presently further clinical trials going on at Cardiff University Hospital to prove further efficacy that IncoStress has other benefits such as pelvic floor strengthening, helps with OAB etc. We will keep you updated with progress.
New products
There are new products in the pipeline being developed and we look forward to sharing this information with you at a later stage.
"Health & Safety…"
C&G products are never tested on animals or contain any animal substances.
IncoStress is produced in the UK and is manufactured from a medical grade silicone under clean room 7 conditions.
IncoStress is a medical device which complies with the Medical Devices Directive MDD93/42/EEC C&G Medicare Ltd operate under ISO13485:2003 standards.
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Mini travel guide to Annecy, France
PUBLISHED: 11:22 20 October 2014 | UPDATED: 11:22 20 October 2014
Jan Mitchell samples the delights of 'The Venice of the Alps'
At first glimpse, Annecy in Haute-Savoie, eastern France, is a veritable feast for the senses. As you stand on the Pont de la Halle bridge, bedecked with bouquets of pungent flowers, it is difficult to say which view is most spectacular.
On one side of this ancient road bridge, lies the truly breathtaking Lake Annecy. At 14 kilometres long, it stretches out before your eyes, the crystal clear turquoise water reflecting glinting sunlight. The verdant mountains of the French Alps rise up majestically, forming a perfect backdrop to the scene.
Yet, when you turn your gaze to the other side of the wide, stone bridge which arches the river flowing from the great lake, this charming town, which lies at an altitude of 447 metres, reveals its magnificent splendour. Everywhere, there are clusters of brightly-coloured blooms, dripping from the many, tiny bridges. In the foreground, stands the unique Palais de l'Ile, once a court house and prison, and latterly housing heritage exhibitions. This unusual fortified house, dating back to the 12th century, resembles a stone boat anchored in the River Thiou, one of the shortest rivers in France. Its waters flow on up through the Old Town, straddled by numerous picturesque bridges.
Although stunning to admire from afar, Lake Annecy is only fully appreciated when you venture onto its waters on a cruise boat, where you can view the lake and surrounding mountains from a different angle. Time appears to stand still as you float, effortlessly, looking back at the Old Town, growing smaller and smaller, as you disappear into the vast expanse of water that is the lake.
Meanwhile, back on dry land, let time slip by as you meander lazily along the quaint quayside. Lunch could be an impromptu picnic on the banks of the great lake or perhaps on the golden sands of the lake's own beach. Wonder at the velvety mountains, lit by intense sunlight in the far distance, just for your pleasure.
Or you may choose to sample some of the delicious offerings at one of the enticing eateries alongside the river. Savour a glass of local wine in a welcoming Savoyard restaurant, with its tables spilling out onto the quayside, just beckoning you to relax. Gaze lazily at the ever changing scenery on the river, as you watch a succession of graceful swans glide serenely by. Then climb slowly up to the Chateau, now a museum, built by the Counts of Geneva, who lived there from 1219. Since the 12th century, the chateau has overlooked the Old Town, which has preserved its arcaded houses, with their multi-coloured facades, mingling with ancient churches, ornate bridges, narrow canals and beautiful fountains.
Continue along the Quai de l'Ile and you will reach Pont Morens, the oldest stone bridge in Annecy, framed by two staircase towers. It was the first stone bridge to be erected over the River Thiou and was originally covered by houses. When you are eager to see more, make your way leisurely through the narrow, cobbled streets of the Old Town, just begging to be explored. Exquisite gift shops nestle side by side, like precious jewels, glistening in the sunlight. Here, you can discover your own special souvenir, to rekindle the memory of this charming town, at some future point. Mingle and chat with the locals at the colourful markets, selling a vast array of wares. Annecy, with the magnificent setting of its mountains, its lake and its Old Town, undoubtedly succeeds in captivating its visitors.
No foray into Annecy is complete without calling at the most splendid shop in town, 'Glacier Perriere'. With 58 delectable flavours of ice-cream on offer, your choice will be an impossible one. Then as you savour this creamy concoction, linger a while on the nearby cobbled bridge, Pont Perriere, and stare wistfully over the unforgettable town they deservedly call 'The Venice of the Alps.'
How to get there: Inexpensive flights to Geneva are available with easyJet and Jet2 from UK airports. Annecy is a one-hour drive or use the train and coach link.
Highlights for 2015: The Venetian Carnival, from 28th February– 1st March, 2015, with stunning masked and costumed figures everywhere; and the Fête du Lac on 1st August, 2015, with the largest fireworks show in Europe.
For further information: visit www.lac-annecy.com or contact the Tourist Office in Annecy:
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Fuel Outdoor: In With a Bang, Out With a Whimper…and a $1.8 Million Fine
New York-based Fuel Outdoor was one of the first rogue companies that rode into L.A. with the following strategy: Put up billboards and supergraphic signs all over the city without regard for ordinances and requirements for permits, then sue the city when the citations start coming and get the courts to declare those ordinances–most importantly, the 2002 ban on new off-site signs–an unconstitutional infringement of free speech.
That strategy crashed and burned at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court, which two years ago refused to review a federal appeals court decision that rejected the central thesis of Fuel's claim–that the city forfeited its right to prohibit Fuel's signs because it allowed the same sort of signs in bus shelters, kiosks, and other forms of "street furniture."
Several months later, the company started taking down its signs, and earlier this week City Attorney Carmen Trutanich announced that the company had agreed to a legal settlement requiring the payment of $1.8 million in fines. That brought to $6.3 million the civil penalties Trutanich's office has collected from companies putting up illegal signs, among them CBS Outdoor, one of the largest owners of billboards and other advertising signs in the city.
According to the City Attorney, Fuel Outdoor had erected 533 illegal wall and pole signs at 202 locations throughout the city. The company had also put up more than a dozen supergraphic signs, which were the subject of a separate lawsuit filed against the city in 2008. That lawsuit was dismissed in the wake of the city's federal appeals court victory last year in the lawsuit brought by World Wide Rush, a Pennsylvania supergraphic sign company.
The City Attorney's office is seeking civil penalties from several other companies alleged to have erected illegal signs, among them Van Wagner Communications, Vanguard Outdoor, and the aforementioned World Wide Rush.Dennis Hathaway


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Among the letters written by Seyyidina Ahmed Tidjani (may ALLAH sanctify his precious secret) and transcribed in Djawahirou-l-Ma'ani is the following letter addressed to one of the most remarkable among the jurists in the town of Sale:
Sidi Hajj Ali Harazim (may ALLAH be pleased with him) said: « Having pronounced the name of ALLAH and the prayer and the peace upon the Messenger of ALLAH, and the praise of ALLAH as it should be, Seyyidina Ahmed Tidjani (may ALLAH sanctify his precious secret) said:
"We have received and read your letter and understood its content. You asked about our situation and that of our companions. Know that, by the grace of ALLAH, we are fine and we enjoy good circumstances, praise and gratitude to Him until we obtain His Approval in the way that He approves.
He has showered upon us and our companions that which he has showered upon all Muslims, praise to ALLAH in all situations. We request ALLAH, The Glorified, The Exalted, to grant us His Attention both in this world and the Hereafter, may He immerse us in his increasing kindness and Generosity from this moment onwards for all time without end. May He be an Ally both for us and you, Help and Support in all circumstances both easy and difficult, and may He envelope us and you with His complete protection, His constant Safeguard and His Most Precious Preservation. May His Protection cover every one of our directions. He is without doubt the Guarantor and the Most Capable for this.
My advice to you and upon which you should establish your interiority and your deeds, is to attach your heart to ALLAH (The Glorified, The Exalted) as much as possible, and resign your heart and strengthen it in the paths of the divine decrees. Do not accustom your soiled soul to impatience before ALLAH's Order, because this is surely the destruction of the servant both in this world and the next. And if misfortunes compact around you and your situation becomes tight, then take refuge in ALLAH, the Exalted, and stand immobile at the door of His Benevolence and beg, through the plenitude of His Benevolence, for relief from what is oppressing you […] and increasingly supplicate and implore ALLAH.
But you must do this in a state of heart entirely absorbed by ALLAH, secluded from all distraction, like an old lady whose only child has been snatched from her hands in order to cut off his head. At that point, she would beg for help from ALLAH (The Glorified, The Exalted) and from the people to remove what has befallen her. In this specific situation, she has no other worry than her child, her heart has no interest for anything else either in this world or the next.
This is why a person who is in a similar state and who seeks refuge with ALLAH (The Glorified, The Exalted) regarding misfortunes and difficulties that have befallen him and who evokes HIM by His Name "The Benevolent" (El Latif) as much as possible, will rapidly be granted relief, but if he is not in this interior state then this (difficult) situation will take longer to dissipate.
Beware of exhausting yourself in the search for your (material) world to the extent that you go beyond to the limits established by ALLAH (The Glorified, The Exalted) in His Law, for you will destroy yourself and you will no longer have refuge with ALLAH (The Glorified, The Exalted). Understand the prophetic words according to the Sahih: "The Holy Spirit has breathed into my Heart that nobody will die before he has depleted his sustenance, therefore fear ALLAH and behave decently in your search. Do not imagine, considering that things are coming slowly, that you could acquire them by disobeying ALLAH because we can only obtain that which is with ALLAH (The Glorified, The Exalted) through His obedience."
You will see all creatures drowning or losing themselves in this ocean, except those who have been protected by His Grace.
Beware of constantly seeking ALLAH's help for each and every misfortune because, in this way, your impatience with ALLAH's decisions will become a habit and you will not benefit from your life. So you should do this occasionally: sometimes you (learn to accept) fortify yourself accepting the decision of ALLAH (The Glorified, The Exalted), without impatience and without requesting relief, and sometimes you beg ALLAH for alleviation. For the person who goes towards ALLAH in this way, the doors of bliss will be opened in the Hereafter, and in this world, his life will be good, as it is said in His Words: "Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer - We will surely cause him to live a good life […]" (Surah 16 The Bee, verse 97)
What we have said here is sufficient and may the peace of ALLAH be upon you".
Letter extracted from the book Djawahirou-l-Ma'ani and translated by the Zawiya Tidjaniya El Kubra in Lyon, France


text: Nutrition Education Activity: Are You a Supertaster In "There's No Accounting for Taste! Or Is There?" in the September 2016 issue of School Nutrition, Contributing Editor Kelsey Casselbury takes a look at the science of taste. As the article explains, while we certainly all have our own preferences when it comes to the flavors of the food we eat, our proclivities are based more on biology than on pickiness.Indeed, if you suspect that you experience the taste of foods more intensely than normal tasters, you might be right. You could be a "supertaster." Twenty-five percent of people are supertasters, meaning that they have extra papillae, or taste buds, on their tongues and, therefore, more taste receptors. While the average person possesses anywhere around 15 to 35 papillae every 6 millimeters (that's about the size of a hole punch), a supertaster possesses 35 to 60.Interested in finding out if you're a supertaster? With the help of a partner, you can conduct a simple science experiment that will provide the answer.What You Need ✓ Paper hole reinforcers (one for each person) ✓ Water and soap ✓ Blue food coloring ✓ Glass of water (one for each person) ✓ Magnifying glass ✓ Flashlight ✓ Paper and pencil Both people need to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water. Person A opens their mouth. Person B places a drop of blue food coloring on the tip of person A's tongue, ensuring that the food coloring tube does not touch the volunteer's tongue. Person A takes a mouthful of water, swishing it around in their mouth, and then spits it out. Then, person A attempts to make their tongue relatively dry by swallowing two to three times. The dye will stain all of the tongue blue with the exception of the fungiform papillae, where the taste buds are. The papillae will look like fairly large lighter blue or pink bumps, surrounded by dark blue. Person B places the paper hole reinforcer on the tip of Person A's tongue, where it was dyed blue. Person B uses a magnifying glass under a bright light to count the number of papillae that appear within the hole. Don't count the very tiny bumps, just the larger ones. Repeat by dyeing person B's tongue while person A counts the papillae.Results If the number of papillae counted on a person's tongue is above 25, they are officially considered a supertaster.One Step Further Have each person try a number of bold-tasting foods, such as lemon, honey, dark chocolate and chili peppers, to see how each person reacts differently to the taste.


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Skip to 0 minutes and 1 second When I teach the idea that we should split our dataset into three rather than two, and have trading validation and test data, a lot of students are perplexed as to why we need this third dataset, why the evaluation data, the validation data that we used to select the best model doesn't also give us an unbiased estimate of the performance of the best model on new data. So here's a little walk through to sort of give you a real demonstration of why that isn't the case. I'll explain why. And it explains why in the article you've just read, as well.
Skip to 0 minutes and 41 seconds But I think this example explains, really pushes home the fact that the validation data that we use to select the model will not give us an unbiased estimate of that model's performance on new data. So theoretically, we remember that the performance of a model on new data is itself a random variable. And this performance is going to vary depending on the samples that were used for training the model, and the samples that are used in the validation data for evaluating the model. Now we can see this variance in a really simple example. Imagine that our data set is just a coin. It's a random coin so the chance of it coming up heads or tails are equal or 0.5.
Skip to 1 minute and 37 seconds Now we can imagine that we've got a bunch of data, historic data, about the coin coming up heads or tails. And we can train a whole bunch of models on this. Now in this case, we know that no model can do better than 50% accuracy in general, because everything here is irreducible error. There is no pattern to be found. No model can hope to do better than simply random guessing. Nonetheless, if we were to build sufficiently many models, some of them on the validation data will do better or worse than 50%.
Skip to 2 minutes and 23 seconds Now because we are going to pick the best model of however many models we've built, the chances are very high that the model we select is going to have performed better than 50% on the validation data. And so if we were to use its performance on the validation data as an estimate of how well it will perform in future, our estimate is going to be biassed because we picked the best model. So here in this example, called coin flippers, if you just– well, if you source the code, you can run it– by default it will build 20 models that are trying to estimate heads or tails based on the training data.
Skip to 3 minutes and 13 seconds Now all these models are just going to throw out random heads or tails as guesses on both the validation data and the test data. But remember, that's fine, because no model can do better than random guessing. When we run it, we see that the best model with a 0.8%– 0.8 accuracy on the validation data. That's to say all 20 models we created, we saw how they performed on the validation data. We know in general, all of them will perform at 0.5 in the long run. But on the validation data, one of them managed to perform with 0.8 accuracy. It got 80% of the cases right. Now, we picked that one because it did best. This is obviously biassed.
Skip to 4 minutes and 1 second It did better than 50% only because of the variance of throwing a whole bunch of models at this entirely random data. We then see how this model alone performs on the test data. And here it is getting 0.5. This estimate of its performance on the test data is unbiased, because we're only seeing how that single model will perform on the test data. If you run this yourself a few times, you'll see that the pattern basically is, when we throw a bunch of models at the validation data and pick the best one, it would typically have a performance better than 50%.
Skip to 4 minutes and 42 seconds But then when we see how that model performs on its own on the test data, it will, on average, end up getting a performance of 50%. Now we can see this even more clearly if we plot the performance of the selected model on the validation data and on the test data over multiple runs of this experiment. So we can look at what happens over 1,000 runs. And we see exactly as we expect, that the selected model on the validation data, over 1,000 runs the mean performance on the validation data of the chosen model is up at 0.78, far higher than the expected performance we know is the true expected performance at 0.5.
Skip to 5 minutes and 38 seconds So it's clearly a biassed estimate of the expected performance of the selected model. But the selected model's performance on TestEra is indeed converging in on 0.5, which is the known expected performance.
Why do we need test data?
We give an example that illustrates the need for hold out test data in validation techniques whenever we desire an unbiased estimate of the performance of the final/selected model.
This is not a video-exercise step - there is no optional associated code exercise which you are able to complete. You can, though, look at the code used in this video. It can be found in the Tidbits Test Data.R file.
Please note that the audio quality on parts of this video are of lower quality that other videos in this course.
© Dr Michael Ashcroft


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Open Telling Featured at Story Space Tue 01/08/2019
January 8, 2019 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm$5
Open Telling:
Celebrate the new year. Try a new story, or tell about a January Holiday: New Year's Day, Epiphany, Orthodox Christmas Day, Orthodox New Year, Stephen Foster Memorial Day, Robert E. Lee's Birthday, Tu Bishvat, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Hosted By: Joshua Myrvaagnes
Feature's website: https://www.holidayscalendar.com/months/january/
There is a $5 requested donation.
Every Tuesday night is Story Space from 6:45 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Storytelling for all ages, levels, & experience in a friendly, cooperative venue where seasoned tellers and newcomers alike are received with full attention. Try out a new story or spin an old favorite. No Topics. No Competition. No Judging. Just Stories.
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From Davis Square: About 5 blocks up College Ave – a yellow house on the right.
MBTA Subway: Red Line (Davis Square Stop); • MBTA Bus line: Routes 94 and 96. • Parking: there is free on-street parking in the immediate area. • Accessibility: Havurat Shalom is Handicap Accessible via a ramp in the rear • Food: Food is allowed. Please bring only vegetarian or dairy food into the building. • Allergy Free: This is a Non-Smoking place. Please avoid bringing pets or wearing strong scents such as perfume, cologne, and after shave.
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