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I maybe looking for someone to market my unit of 1235 sq ft, high floor, whether to rent out or sell, whichever comes first.
My understanding is that from my previous post of 29-03-2017, Amari hotel comes first, follow by service apartment.
That is to say from my construction point of view,the scaffold external of the Amari and the Suasana apartments had to dismantle first before Amari's operation in May.
Then follow up by internal works of about 3 months for the internal works.
If were to view from trus road, the lobby and car's entry looks good.

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Newly renovated 2-story townhouse close to Center City. Room #3 is located on the 2nd floor and has it's own queen bed, desk, and closet. Building comes with a shared bathroom, full kitchen, and washer & dryer.
Located within the Grays Ferry neighborhood and within walking distance to Graduate Hospital, Rittenhouse, University City, Center City, and South Philly.
Place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers.
The room is spacious and comes with a queen sized bed, workspace desk and chair, night stand, and a full closet for hanging garments.
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You have access to the common areas (i.e. the kitchen and living room).
Prior to reserving your room, please familiarize yourself with the following rules and be able to commit to them. If you fail to abide by these rules, I will ask you to leave. My top priority is the safety of all guests.
The use of drugs, illegal substances, smoking, and carrying of firearms/weapons in the house is absolutely not tolerated. I will ask you to leave immediately.
The earliest you can check-in is 2:00pm. I will give you instructions on how to find and enter my place one (1) day before check-in. This is for the safety of my guests. Requests for earlier check-ins will be determined on a case-by-case basis by messaging me.
Check out time is 11:00am, at the latest.
It is preferred that you remove your shoes upon entering the house. You may carry your shoes up to your room if you do not wish to place them in the living room.
You may use the kitchen on the condition that you clean up after yourself immediately. Please be courteous to the other guests that share the kitchen.
Keep the room and shared bathrooms clean. If your room's trashbin is full, please place it in the hallway and I will empty it for you in the afternoon. Please pick your hair from the shower drain and floor if you shed in the bathroom because there are others using the bathroom as well.
You may use the washer and dryer on the 1st Floor. Please clean out the lint catcher after each use. You will need to bring your own detergent/dryer cloths.
Quiet hours are between 9:30pm-10:00am. Any loud noise during this time will not be tolerated out of respect for other guests in the house. You will be asked to leave.
Please contact me through the app, text (with your name), or call if you need anything.
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Party card game for friends for the social media generation. Think you've got what it takes to out-meme your friends IRL? Compete to create the funniest meme by pairing Caption Cards with the Photo Card in play. A rotating judge picks the best combination each round. Play until you're hungry, at which point stop playing and order a pizza. The rules are simple. Each round, a rotating judge plays a Photo Card and everyone else plays a Caption Card to complete the meme. The judge decides the funniest pairing, and whoever played the winning Caption Card wins the round. Lather, rinse, repeat.
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Confident, caring, a woman who plays by the rules. She's never been in love, and thinks keeping sex with Nick contained to one day a week will protect her heart.
He's the hot fantasy she's always craved.
She's the only woman he'd consider reforming for.
When their relationship is exposed and they must defend it, will these two lovers discover that home is in each other's arms?
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Tokyo: Toyota said on 26 March it is stopping production at its factories in France and Britain for a total of nine days amid weak demand that the company partly attributed to its recent recall woes.
The world's No. 1 automaker will suspend output at it plant in France for four days starting 6 April, said spokeswoman Ririko Takeuchi. Toyota will also stop production at its two factories in Britain for five working days sometime in May.
"In France, we're reviewing production because of the impact of recall problems," Takeuchi said. The closures in Britain were part of previous plans, she said, but also due to sluggish car sales in Europe.
In early June, Toyota also plans to halt one of its two assembly lines at its Burnaston plant in Britain for another five working days, Takeuchi said.
The stoppages come after Toyota recalled 8.5 million vehicles globally over braking problems in its Prius hybrid, sticky gas pedals and pedals that can get stuck under floor mats.
Earlier this month, Toyota launched a slew of incentives to lure buyers back after its February US sales fell 9%.


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My baby is almost one and half year old baby girl.she nothing eat. Nor drink milk. Every time playing and doing naughty things.at day time she not drink mik when she sleeping day time then I put feeder in her mouth and she drink.when she awake day time she did not drink means she drink her milk one time a day.and two times at night time when she sleeping.some time she eat little bit but sometime she nothing eat in whole day.pls suggest me what can I do?i m so worried.
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Train with some of Atlanta's best coaches! Located in Alpharetta, an affluent suburb of Atlanta, the Nike Basketball Camp at St. Francis High School will help you achieve your goals through innovative drills and games.
Wells started collegiate at Edison Community College in 2002-2004 while playing point guard became the schools all time Leader in Assists and Steals. Wells finished at Lincoln Memorial University where he finish in top 10 in assists and steals in the schools history. His senior year lead the conference 3.5 steals. Wells graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology.
Wells is from Memphis, Tennessee where he attended Kirby High School. There he was a 3 year varsity Starter at point guard receiving awards such as Coaches Award and All district honors. Kai has been known to be a very hard worker and a coach on the floor.
While at EKU, Jasmine was a starting guard and the team's top defender. She also set the women's max squat record at 285lbs. Jasmine was able to lead her team to two conference tournaments. Prior to Eastern Kentucky, she attended the University of Central Florida where her team won two Conference titles and competed in the NCAA tournament. Since graduating, she has played and coached professionally in both Germany and Australia.
Stovall is an Atlanta, GA native who attended Central Gwinnett high school. While there, she had two sweet 16 appearances and was ranked in the Top 50 shooting guards in the state of Georgia for her graduating class. During the summer Jasmine played AAU for the #1 team in the nation, GA Metros alongside WNBA star Maya Moore.
The Elite Hoops Basketball (EHB) staff is comprised of some of the best coaches in the area, specializing in camps, clinics, training sessions, leagues, and travel teams.
They are dedicated to providing athletes with the proper training and tools necessary to help improve your fundamental skills, offensive and defensive moves, and overall game in a fun and motivating environment. Elite Hoops Basketball has been in partnership with Nike Basketball Camps for over 12 years, directing some of the Southeast's most popular day basketball camps. In 2016, EHB directed over 50 Nike Basketball Camps across eight southeastern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee) with over 3600 players in attendance! Join EHB and Nike Basketball Camps today and take your game to the highest level!
Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch or lunch money. A concession stand will be open for lunch, snack and drink purchases. $10 per day covers lunch and two snacks.
Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. In addition, campers will be evaluated and then split up into smaller groups according to age and ability. Parents are invited to attend the closing ceremony! Departure immediately following.
Transportation is not provided by the camp to or from any airports. If you are flying to or from camp, we recommend using an airport shuttle service. Please schedule flights as close as you can to the check-in times on the first day and check-out times on the last day.
A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact numbers, and a checklist of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring. The US Sports Camps health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.
We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.
If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $20 discount. If 10 or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $40 discount. Teams can register online or via mail/fax.
*Please note, this information is subject to change.
St. Francis High School is located in Alpharetta, GA and is just 2 miles west of GA-400 and is right off Alpharetta Highway. St. Francis is a convenient camp location for anyone in North Fulton County including the Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell and Milton areas.
July 3, 2016: Thank you to the camp organizers. They made every child feel very special. My son was able to improve his game confidence. Thank you again.


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5 Reasons Why Amsterdam Is the World's Smartest City
When you think of Amsterdam you tend to think of a city of canals, cannabis and culture with a cycle-mad population. But beyond the overt tourist towns is a city that has embedded the Internet of Things into its ecosystem so successfully that it's considered one of Europe's (and arguably the world's), most successful smart city.
Despite the virtues of healthy cycling Amsterdam's relatively small size, density and fixed urban infrastructure means that urban growth can contribute to increased problems for locals like traffic and air, water, and noise pollution. Enter new infrastructure and a series of new initiatives that aimed to utilise technology to make Amsterdam a better place to live in the future. Here's how they did it:
1. Strong infrastructure
Amsterdam has the world's first iBeacon Living Lab and public LoRaWAN network with city-wide connectivity going live about a year ago, in September 2015. The iBeacon Mile is explicitly intended as living lab, where all interested parties (citizens, companies and universities) can test and develop application, in effect a large, public and open IoT testing ground to push the development of a rapidly growing IoT economy across public and private verticals.
For many companies – both in software and in the creative sector – it is difficult to develop smart city applications and applications because there are a lack of good testing environments. You would require consent of all parties (municipality, companies, etc.) to create an effective test environment. The data and platform are open and all developers can use the beacons to develop on the basis of new applications and concepts.
This kind of initiative is underpinned by a desire for the Netherlands to be competitive according to Frank Meeuwsen, Community Architect at local IoT startup Triggi. He explained:
"One of the core strengths of Amsterdam is it's IT sector combined with a strong internet backbone. Secondly high speed internet penetration is very high in the Netherlands. So citizens are already very used to many online services (like online banking). The investments into a smart city is mainly driven by Amsterdam economic board, which combines companies, local government and knowledge institutes. They want to keep Amsterdam competitive."
2. Collaboration
Amsterdam's smart city efforts are underpinned with the philosophy of collaboration. For example Amsterdam Smart City is an initiative of the Amsterdam Innovation Motor, the City of Amsterdam, Alliander and KPN and has grown into a platform with more than 90 partners involved in projects aimed at energy and open connectivity in several ways. By bringing partners together and to set up local projects, ASC creates the opportunity to test initiatives. The most effective initiatives can then be implemented on a large scale.
Another leader in this area is the Waag society institute for art, science and technology. A collaborative thinking and maker space where curious Amsterdammers, artists, designers, hackers, university researchers, government officials and socially minded entrepreneurs come together to understand how the latest technological innovations ought to be appropriated for solving societal issues from the perspective that users themselves are, in fact, the best designers of the solutions-this leads to opportunities for project which engage locals at all levels from school aged to the elderly.
3. Real solutions to local problems
Traditionally, urban problems have been solved through policy generated by municipal officials and urban planners in collaboration with the private sector. One of the great benefits of smart cities is that information and communications technologies like predictive algorithmic software, big data and IoT can be utilized to streamline local government, and transportation infrastructures and the local environment to make it more sustainable and liveable. At a local level this means creating local solutions to local problems.
Throughout Amsterdam there are "Living Labs," effectively communities that act as petri dishes for ideas and initiatives to be tested before scaling them across the city. In IJburg, Amsterdam's youngest neighbourhood, projects like free Wi-Fi and a new Fibre network, personalized television and transportation services, and a co-working space allow residents to experiment and test city projects to improve healthcare, environment, and energy programs in the city.
An example is their work into the issue of heavy traffic during rush hours. In response the city created Smart Work@IJburg, an alternative workspace for people to work remotely rather than commuting into the city centre on a regular basis. The Smart Work project is the first pilot program to test whether an expansion of co-working spaces would improve the commute and reduce emissions during peak hours. The facility offers telepresence technology, an inexpensive option for employers who want to enable colleagues to work remotely.
There's also the creation of the Digital Road Authority, an automated system that can tell residents what the traffic will be like at any point throughout the day. By using traffic data from private and public organizations, the application can automatically tell drivers the quickest route to whatever's on their mobile calendar. It even takes green lights into consideration, and the Digital Road Authority will soon be able to program lights to stay green for a specific amount of time during high-traffic times.
4. Still room for start ups
Whilst there are plenty of big players in the smart city space like Cisco, Philips and IBM, Amsterdam is successful at creating an environment where start-ups can still get a voice and presence in the ecosystem. There's a plethora of incubators, accelerator programs, co-working spaces and hackathons which enable startups to thrive. StartupAmsterdam is founded by serial entrepreneurs and governmental bodies, and represents the start-up ecosystem of Amsterdam and there's almost 1000 start ups registered. Amsterdam ranks in the European Digital City Index, a European survey that ranks 35 major EU cities on how well they support digital start-ups and scale-ups. Many of the startups utilise IoT to solve local (and global) problems. For example, Enevo works to address the problem of waste management utilizing intelligent wireless sensors that measure and forecast fill-levels in waste containers. This means that instead of garbage trucks at fixed times with fixed routes, to run a fixed route, Enevo tells the garbage collection points are almost full, and furthermore calculates the optimal driving route between different points. The start-up took this year 15.8 million dollar growth money.
As to Frank Meeuwsen from Triggi explains, big companies also create opportunities for start ups:
"We tend not to compete with companies, but we cooperate with them. Philips for example recognizes that we enhance their Hue lights with extra functionality and therefore promote us as an 'app we like' towards their end-users. We will save the big companies a lot of time, because we have a solution for the long tail of applications their customers are asking for, so that they can focus on their core products."
5. Smart citizens not just smart cities
Amsterdam's utility of citizen science creates interesting opportunities for local engagement through the use of IoT technology in response to local issues. Whilst it's a well intended practice that in the past has been criticized for projects where "volunteers mostly ended up being nothing more than 'citizen sensors', i.e. tech-enabled corporal data collectors for academic and governmental research", Amsterdam has been able to facilitate a critical approach that generates social capital and fosters relationships between scientists, designers and everyday people that would otherwise not occur.
An example of this is the Smart City Lab project which empowered citizens to use open source technology to understand their environments better, and take action based on their findings. Citizens met over a series of months to collaborate on local problems such as noise and traffic pollution. This included learning to design and build their own sensor measuring kits (or using ones like the smart citizen kit), data collection and interpretation with the end goal of mobilizing either citizens, public authorities, or both, to take action on the findings. It was an extensive project and the process was an enlightening as the end results.
Ultimately there's no one size fits all approach to smart cities but where Amsterdam succeeds is their capacity to meaningfully engage all sections of society in their initiatives. People need to create their own smart city rather than simply having it created around them. Amsterdam is a perfect blueprint of how other cities can achieve this.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has multiple contrast mechanisms. Like various staining techniques in histology, each contrast type reveals different information about the structure of the brain. However, it is not always clear how structures visible in MRI correspond to structures previously identified by histology. The purpose of this study was to determine if magnetic transfer contrast (MTC) or T2 contrast MRI was better at delineating the substantia nigra.
MRI scans were acquired in-vivo from two non-human primates (NHPs). The NHPs were subsequently euthanized, perfused, and their brains sectioned for histological analyses. Each slice was photographed prior to sectioning. Each brain was sectioned into approximately 500, 40-micron sections, encompassing most of the cortex, midbrain, and dorsal parts of the hindbrain. Levels corresponding to anatomical MRI images were selected. From these, adjacent sections were stained using Kluver Barrera (myelin and cell bodies) or tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) (dopaminergic neurons) immunohistochemistry. The resulting images were coregistered to the block-face images using a moving least squares algorithm with similarity transformations. MR images were similarly coregistered to the block-face images, allowing the structures in the MRI to be identified with structures in the histological images.
We found that hyperintense (light) areas in MTC images were coextensive with the SN as delineated histologically. The hypointense (dark) areas in T2-weighted images were not coextensive with the SN, but extended partially into the SN and partially into the cerebral peduncles.
MTC is a more accurate contrast mechanism than T2-weighting for localizing the SN in vivo.
There has been growing interest in visualizing in vivo a critical region of the midbrain, the substantia nigra (SN), because of its role in neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, such as Parkinson's, Huntington's, and schizophrenia (1). Yet, until recently, the SN has defied accurate depiction with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques. A reliable MR technique could serve as a potential marker for determining more timely diagnoses or monitoring of disease progression during treatment.
Many previous studies of the SN have used standard T1-, T2-, and proton density-weighted images, which may overestimate extent or show little to no contrast in this region. To improve visualization, researchers have tested an array of MR techniques, including susceptibility-weighted imaging (2), quantitative T1 imaging (3), and multishot diffusion-weighted imaging (4). However, while considerable research has been devoted to visualization of the SN, rather less attention has been paid to the underlying histological components that contribute to its appearance on anatomical images.
One example of a potentially important histological component is neuromelanin, which is found in the dopaminergic neurons of the SN pars compacta and the noradrenergic neurons of the locus ceruleus. This pigment can have paramagnetic properties when combined with iron (5, 6), and such properties can alter MRI contrast. To delineate the SN from neighboring structures, Sasaki et al. (7) recently used a fast spin echo sequence, which they termed neuromelanin-sensitive MRI. Inherent in neuromelanin-sensitive MRI is the magnetization transfer contrast (MTC) that results from the use of the fast spin echo sequence. This technique has already been used to distinguish patients with schizophrenia or depression from healthy individuals (1). However, no studies have directly compared MR images with physical neuroanatomical studies in the same subject.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of MTC and standard T2-weighted techniques in localizing the SN. MR images acquired in vivo from two non-human primates were compared to both histological samples and high-resolution images of macroscopic anatomy obtained from the same subjects. To elucidate which anatomical components contribute to the MR image contrast, histological specimens were stained using Kluver Barerra (myelin and cell bodies) and TH immuno-histochemistry (dopaminergic neurons). We hypothesized that the hyperintense (brighter) regions on MTC images would more accurately represent anatomical borders of the SN as shown by TH immuno-histochemistry than the hypointense (darker) regions on T2 contrast images.
The studies were performed on two male macaques. The first, a Macaca fascicularis, was approximately six years old and weighed 7.6 kg. The second, a Macaca mulatta, was approximately seven years old and weighed 8.4 kg. These animals had been used in previous studies involving microelectrode recording from occipital visual cortical areas V1, V2, and V4, but no recordings were made in or near the structures studied in this paper nor were there any interventions likely to alter their anatomy (8-10).
For the present experiments, it was necessary to attach a head-fixation system on the monkeys' skulls to stabilize them during MRI imaging. Thus, under isoflurane general anesthesia, high-strength plastic (PEEK: polyether ether ketone) strips were bolted to the skull with ceramic screws (Thomas Recording, Germany) and connected to a head-fixation system (11). Prior to MRI imaging the animals were anesthetized with a mixture of ketamine 5-25 mg/kg and acepromazine 0.1-0.5 mg/kg, followed by atropine 0.05 mg/kg subcutaneously. During the entire imaging procedure, the animals were kept anesthetized and heart rate and arterial hemoglobin oxygen saturation were monitored via an optical sensor taped to one finger (Invivo Millennia 3155MVS and 3150M).
Animals were euthanized, consistent with the recommendations of the Panel on Euthanasia of the American Veterinary Medical Association, by deep sodium pentobarbital anesthesia (≥ 100 mg/kg IV), followed by exsanguinations by cardiac perfusion first with a solution of 0.9% NaCl and 1% Sodium Nitrite, then with 4% paraformaldehyde in 0.1M phosphate buffer (PB). This method of euthanasia is consistent with the recommendations of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines on Euthanasia.
All experimental procedures and care of the animals were carried out in compliance with guidelines established by the National Institute of Health and were approved by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Animal Care and Use Committee.
All MR images were acquired on a 4.7T vertical bore primate-research dedicated scanner (Varian, Inc., Palo Alto, CA). The scanning protocol for both subjects included proton density (PD) weighted images, a magnetization transfer contrast (MTC) images, and a T2-weighted images. Identical image geometry was used with each contrast. Four slices through the brain stem parallel to the anterior commissure – posterior commissure (AC-PC) line were acquired. The image field of view was 128 × 128 mm. In subject one the image resolution was 1 × 1 × 2 mm, and in subject two the image resolution was 0.5 × 0.5 × 2 mm.
Acquisition parameters for the PD and MTC images were based on the methods described in (12, 13). PD images were acquired using a low flip angle (10°) gradient recalled echo sequence (TR/TE 500/5 ms). MTC images were acquired using the same PD sequence with the addition of a 4 W, 20 ms, constant magnitude MTC preparation pulse at 10 kHz below the resonance frequency of water. For the T2-weighted images, a simple spin echo sequence (TR/TE 5000/50 ms) was used.
So that the MRI slices would match the histological sections, the brains were blocked using a stereotactic frame to produce sections that were axial and AC-PC aligned. Each brain was then removed from the skull and placed in a solution of 25% sucrose in PB for several days until it sank to the bottom of the vessel. The sucrose solution was replaced with fresh solution each day. Each brain was then removed from the sucrose bath and the dorsal surface was trimmed flat so that the brain could be positoned ventral side up. The brains were then placed on the stage of a Model 860 American Optical Corp sliding microtome and frozen with dry ice. After removing an initial few thick sections, the brain was sectioned at a thickness of 40 microns and sections stored in individual wells in PB solution containing sodium azide (0.1%), and stored at 4°C.
Approximately 500 sections were obtained from each animal encompassing most of the cortex, the midbrain, and the dorsal parts of the hindbrain. The block face was photographed at 3024×1998 resolution using a Nikon D70 SLR digital camera prior to sectioning each slice. Illumination was provided by two 250W photoflood lamps. Image acquisition was triggered automatically by a custom trigger mounted on the microtome. Images were automatically downloaded to a computer for storage using remote camera operation software (Sofortbild, http://www.sofortbildapp.com/).
Adjacent sections from two series per brain were stained with either Kluver Barrera (KB) stain to identify axons and cells, or processed for tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) immuno-histochemistry to identify dopamine cells and fibers.
Sections were prepared by washing in PB (4 × 30 min), and then placed on charged slides and allowed to dry overnight. Slides were then incubated in dH2O for 5 minutes, followed by dehydration in 50% EtOH and 70% EtOH for 5 minutes each. Slides were then placed in 0.1% luxol fast blue MBS solution and placed in a 65o C water bath with a slight agitation for 24 hours. Once removed, the tissue was rehydrated in 95% EtOH, 70% EtOH, 50% EtOH, and dH2O for 5 minutes each. Tissue was placed in 0.05% lithium carbonate solution, aqueous for 12 minutes with constant agitation, followed by 70% EtOH (2 min, constant agitation), 70% EtOH (1 min, constant agitation), and 50% EtOH (1 min). Tissue was checked for differentiation under the light microscope, and then placed in dH2O (2 × 5 min). The sections were counterstained in 0.1% cresyl violet acetate solution, aqueous for 10 minutes, followed by dehydration in 50% EtOH (2 min), 70% EtOH (2 min), 95% EtOH (2 × 2 min), 100% EtOH (2 × 2 min). The slides were placed in xylene (2 × 2 min) and then coverslipped using Eukitt.
Free-floating sections were washed in PB (1 × 5 min), incubated in 1% sodium borohydride solution made in PB for 15 minutes, washed in PB (4 × 5 min), incubated in 1.5% hydrogen peroxide solution made in PB for 30 minutes, and then washed in PBS (3 × 5 min). The tissue was then incubated in 10% normal horse serum in PB for 30 min, washed in PB (4 × 5 min), followed by the primary antibody (Anti-Tyrosine Hydroxylase, Millipore, MAB318) at a dilution of 1:1,000 in 3% normal horse serum in PB for 72 hours at 4° C at a constant agitation. The tissue was then washed in PB (4 × 5 min) and incubated in biotinylated horse anti-mouse IgG 1:200 in a 1.5% normal horse serum solution made in PB for 1 hour. The tissue was washed in PB (4 × 5min) prior to being treated with reagents from the avidin–biotin peroxidase kit (ABC standard kit, Vectastain) using the recommended dilutions of 1:100 for both solution A and solution B in PB for 45 minutes. The sections were then washed in PB (4 × 5 min) and then incubated in 3,3′-diaminobenzidine (10 mg/15 ml PB) containing 0.03% hydrogen peroxide for 2 minutes to visualize the reaction product. Control samples were processed in an identical fashion except for the exclusion of the primary antibody. These control sections did not exhibit any specific staining. The stained sections were mounted on slides, dehydrated and cover slipped as detailed above.
From each of these stained series, 3-4 sections were selected that corresponded to each of the anatomical MRI images. The slides were then scanned at 20x on an Aperio ScanScope CS (Aperio, Vista CA) to create complete microscopic images of the midbrain area.
The resulting histological images were then co-registered with the block face images. In turn the MR images were also co-registered to the block face images. After this preprocessing, the transformed histological images corresponded to the MR images and could be directly compared.
All image processing was performed on a MacBook Pro using the open source software package FIJI (a version of NIH ImageJ', http://fiji.sc). The image processing algorithms described below were all tools available in the default FIJI installation.
Histology images were initially subsampled to approximately 1000×1000 pixels. The block-face photos were cropped to 1188×1184 pixels. The MR images were used at the native resolution of 256×256 or 128×128 pixels. Uneven illumination was removed from the histological images using a rolling ball background removal algorithm (14) assuming a light background. The histological, block-face, and MR images were then contrast enhanced using contrast-limited adaptive histogram equalization (15).
The MR images and histology images were then coregistered to the blockface images. To guide the coregistration, ten features were marked on each image. The marked features consisted of the most anterior points of the crus cerebri, the most posterior point of the interpeduncular fossa, the most lateral points of the crus cerebri, the most anterior point of the cerebral aqueduct, and the most posterior point of the tectum. These features were selected because they are easily identified in all of the imaging modalities used in this study. These ten features served as the control points for non-rigid image registration based on an 'as rigid as possible' moving-least-squares algorithm (16, 17).
The midbrain was then segmented out of the histological images by hand tracing. The crus cerebri in the KB stained sections and the SN in the TH stained sections were delineated by hand. The co-registered images and the outlines of the crus cerebri and SN were then overlaid. After the images were coregistered and overlaid, figures for the paper were assembled and labeled in Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.
Figure 1 illustrates the difference in contrast between PD- and MTC-weighted images. The MTC pulse introduces additional contrast that can be used to delineate structures in the brainstem.
Figure 2 illustrates the alignment of the histological data with the block-face and MRI image data from one slice in subject two. All the histological and MR contrast images were successfully aligned to the block-face resulting in mutual coregistration of all of the imaging modalities.
Figure 3 illustrates the location of the cerebral peduncles and the SN as determined via post-mortem histology at three levels of the midbrain. The cerebral peduncles were delineated using the KB stain (left column, Figure 3) and the SN was delineated using TH immunohistochemistry (right column, figure 3). Cerebral peduncles are outlined in blue and SN is outlined in red. The top row shows axial sections through the brainstem in the caudal portion of the SN. The middle row shows sections through the brainstem at the level of cranial nerve III. The bottom row shows sections through the brainstem in the rostral portion of the SN. Coregistration of the histology with its corresponding blockface image was successful at each level.
Figure 4 illustrates the correspondence of the histological results and the MTC contrast images. The levels of section and the outlines are identical to those in figure 3. Importantly, at each level, the hyperintense bands in the MTC image correspond to the regions identified as the SN in the TH stain (red outline). The cerebral peduncles (blue outline) correspond to hypointense areas in the MTC image.
Figure 5 illustrates the correspondence of the histological results and the T2 contrast images. The levels of section and the outlines are identical to those in figure 3. The hypointense regions of the T2 maps do not correspond well with the SN (red outline). In the rostral and caudal sections the hypointense regions fall within the densely myelinated dorsal region of the cerebral peduncles. In the intermediate section at the level of cranial nerve III the hypointense regions extend into the cerebral peduncles and the SN, but are not coextensive with either structure.
In this study, we imaged the midbrain and the SN of two non-human primates in vivo with a proton density weighted gradient recalled echo sequence with a magnetization transfer contrast (MTC) preparation pulse as described by Wolff and Balaban (13). Previous studies have compared in vivo MR images of the midbrain and SN to macroscopic samples or atlases from different subjects, but this study is the first to present images and histology from the same subjects in primates. We found the MTC sequence better localizes the SN than conventional T2-weighted imaging as confirmed by histology.
Freely mobile protons are detectable by MR because they have a sufficiently long T2 relaxation time, while the T2 of macromolecular protons is too short to be detected (18). The MTC sequence (13) uses an off-resonance radio frequency excitation pulse to saturate the protons of macromolecules, which may be cholesterol in myelin (19). By cross-relaxation or exchange mechanisms (13), the magnetization is transferred from the bound protons in macromolecules to the freely-mobile, MR-visible water protons leading to a reduction of total signal intensity. This signal reduction is larger in white matter, where the MTC effect is greater, than in gray matter. The MTC effect is also inherent in some multi-slice imaging techniques (20), including fast spin echo and turbo spin echo (18), which results from RF excitation of out-of-plane slices during image acquisition (21).
Early MRI studies of Parkinson's disease used T2-weighted images to delineate the SN (22, 23), and researchers interpreted the hypointense region to result from iron in the SN pars reticulata (SNr) (24). However, Rutledge et al. (25) and Mänz et al. (26) have observed that the correlation between this hypointense region and the SN was imperfect. Since T2-weighted images do not accurately depict the SN, others have employed additional MR imaging techniques, including diffusion weighted imaging (4), inversion recovery imaging (27, 28), quantitative T1 mapping (3), and susceptibility weighted imaging (2).
Recently, Sasaki et al. (1, 7) used a T1-weighted fast spin echo sequence to visualize the SN and locus ceruleus. They referred to this technique as neuromelanin-sensitive MRI, arguing that the contrast results from neuromelanin as a byproduct of dopamine and noradrenalin metabolisms. They applied this technique to distinguish patients with schizophrenia and depression from healthy controls (1). They found increased signal intensity in the SN in patients with schizophrenia, which is consistent with elevated levels of dopamine, and reduced signal intensity in the locus ceruleus in patients with depression, which is consistent with dysfunction of the noradrenergic system. To image the SN in patients with Parkinson's disease, Schwarz et al. (29) recently used a T1-weighted fast spin echo sequence with additional magnetization transfer contrast pulses. They found smaller regions of hyperintensity with reduced contrast in the SN in patients compared to controls, consistent with the loss of dopamine neurons in the SN pars compacta (SNc). Because neuromelanin is a byproduct of dopamine and noradrenalin synthesis, alterations to these catecholamines or loss of dopaminergic neurons could have an effect on images sensitive to neuromelanin. The resulting contrast is likely due to a combination of paramagnetic T1-shortening effects of neuromelanin and MTC leading to a hyperintense signal on T1-weighted images (29). However, the role of neuromelanin has not been confirmed with postmortem studies and should be a focus of future research. Nevertheless, the results of our study, together with those of Shibata et al (1) and Schwarz et al, (29) lend support to the accurate localization of the SN with magnetization transfer contrast as confirmed by us using histology in non-human primates. Our results indicate this imaging technique may be useful for studying or monitoring neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders for which there is evidence of SN pathology, such as Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia.
While this study was intended to explore the use of MTC to delineate the SN (incorporating the pars compacta and the pars reticulata), delineating the VTA in the same way would be of great importance. However, due to the morphology of the VTA and the resolution limitations of our MRI hardware, there was insufficient in-plane resolution in the MR images to make a definitive statement about the suitability of using MTC to image the VTA.
There are other considerations when using the magnetization transfer contrast. Acquisition times are lengthened requiring a reduction in the number of slices or in the image resolution. Longer acquisition times are an especially important consideration when studying patient populations. Furthermore, the additional MTC pulses result in increased power deposition, approaching specific absorption rate limits.
With advancing MRI technologies, there will be continued improvement in the visualization of the midbrain and other subcortical structures. Future studies will benefit from additional techniques such as diffusion tensor imaging, which has already been applied to the segmentation of SN subregions (30), as well as state-of-the-art high resolution and high field strength imaging of the midbrain (31). However, while comparing MR contrasts with published atlas data is certainly a valid technique, the ultimate test of any new MR contrast method will be to compare the MR data with co-registered histology from the same subjects, which will likely involve the use of appropriate animal models.
This work was supported by NIH RO1 MH081014 (to ACL), NSF grant IOS 0622318 (to TJG), NIH RO1 MH66123 (to RCR) and NEI core grant P30 EY003039 (University of Alabama at Birmingham Vision Science Research Center). We would like to thank Joy K. Roche for histological assistance, and Debbie Whitten for veterinary assistance. We would like to thank Dr. Clinton Grubbs for the use of his Aperio slide scanner.
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A More Friendly US IRS?
A new attitude at the Internal Revenue Service isn't necessarily good news for expat American taxpayers
Could it possibly be true?
Once loathed, and often for good reason, the governmental bureaucracy has worked hard, it seems, to earn the disdain of US taxpayers.
This is especially true of expats, who have tried to wade through the ever-changing regulations, experienced huge migraine headaches discussing their unique situations with IRS agents who seldom understood their own regulations, and generally found themselves paying more into the tax system than was fair -- or required!
The IRS has recently made significant changes that are actually intelligent and long overdue. It sounds like an oxymoron: the IRS making intelligent changes. But, don't be too rash, despite being understandably dubious.
The most readily observed change can be found in attitude. You will find IRS agents willing to take your call in a courteous and friendly manner to answer virtually any question.
More astounding is that they will actually help instruct you to reduce your tax liability.
Further, most expats will be thrilled to learn of multiple changes relative to IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k), SEP and other retirement plans that are of huge value to the taxpayer.
Before we get overly excited about the prospect of a friendlier IRS, let's have a reality check. Ask yourself, "Why, pray tell, the change in attitude?"
The raw truth probably has something to do with the number of returns and their timely filing in an accurate manner.
The IRS's coffers are well served by fewer extensions, fewer audits and re-filings due to errors, fewer proceedings to collect unpaid taxes, and fewer stupid tax-evasion schemes that don't work anyway.
Interestingly, expats cause a larger percentage of multiple extensions, audits and re-filings than the general public. You would think that the IRS would be particularly sensitive to meeting the unique issues expats experience, right? Wrong answer, but thank you for playing!
More Americans are working overseas than ever before, and the trend seems to be increasing. The global reach of US companies is no longer limited to the huge mega-corporations. Virtually all of the S&P 500, NASDAQ 1000 and Russell 1000 companies boast an international presence.
Further, the number of self-employed expats is growing year-over-year at an unprecedented rate.
The unfortunate reality is that, although IRS agents may be friendlier and more helpful, their assistance regarding expats' unique issues is woefully lacking.
The reason stems primarily from the myriad of US treaties with countries around the globe. Each is different and impacts the expat differently.
So, the best expat solution is to seek and find a qualified US tax-preparer that is knowledgeable about the intricacies involving the country of residence. Although daunting, it can be done.
While it is not necessary to pay huge preparation fees for this specialized expertise, remember that you usually "get what you pay for".
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MANILA, Philippines - On November 5, Monday, the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP) celebrated 25 years of glamour, beauty and fashion in a grand reunion at the grand hall of Marriott Hotel, Newport City.
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According to PMAP, they are not a modeling agency.
PMAP is an organization run by models — "As a union we are vocal with our rights. As an association, we have a vision of what we want to become in the future," said co-founder Tina Maristela-Ocampo of The Black Shop fame in the PMAP website.
Jackie Aquino directed the fashion show. Designs by Eric delos Santos, Jerome Salaya Ang, Pablo Cabahug, Joel Escober, Chris Diaz, Maureen Disini, Vania Romoff, Kristel Yulo, Martin Bautista, Mark Tamayo and Niño Angeles were showcased.
There was also a photo exhibit at the hotel lobby shot by top lensman Jun de Leon. Seen through his lens were PMAP's international models, among them: Apples Aberin, Marina Benipayo, Ornussa Cadness, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzales, Wilma Doesnt and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo.
Model and TV host Phoemela Baranda is the current president of PMAP.
Mikaela Lagdameo-Martinez is vice president; Mia Ayesa, secretary; Raphael Kiefer, disciplinary officer; Angel Agustin, treasurer; Ornusa Cadness, public relations; Sanya Smith, special projects; and Kara Gozali, junior board. - Rappler.com
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CREATE 2009 was a 2-day conference about creating innovative interactions: digital consumer products, interactive services and interaction paradigms.
In 2009 we had four keynote presentations from:
Josephine Reid, Pervasive Computing Lab, Hewlett-Packard;
Steve Benford, Mixed Reality Laboratory, University of Nottingham;
Andrew McGrath, Director of Design and Usability, Orange Global;
Crispin Jones, industrial and interaction designer.
We also had papers from academia and industry, all providing useful insights into the practice of user-centred design with digital technologies. We would like to thank the paper and keynote presenters, delegates and exhibitors for making the conference such as success.
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text: Preview the Collection of Lauren Bacall, Up for Auction at Bonhams\nBonhams will auction more than 700 items from the robust art and antiques collection of the late actress Lauren Bacall\nOn March 31 and April 1, Bonhams will host a sale of Lauren Bacall's art and antiques collection in New York. For more information, visit bonhams.com.\\n\\nPictured: Two Pembroke Studio Chairs, from Moving Focus,1984, David Hockney. Estimate $5,000 to $7,000.\nAmerican White Pelican,1836, after John James Audubon. Estimate $40,000 to $60,000.\nStanding Man and Woman,1982, Henry Moore. Estimate $40,000 to $60,000.\nBlack Forest–style carved-oak hall chair, first half of the 20th century. Estimate $800 to $1,200.\nSouth Sea pearl–and-diamond necklace, comprising 35 round white cultured pearls with a pavé-diamond ball clasp. Estimate $4,000 to $6,000.\nEnamel and 18K-gold bracelet by Jean Schlumberger. Estimate $20,000 to $30,000.\nTwo Louis Vuitton monogrammed suitcases. Estimate $1,200 to $1,800.\nYves Saint Laurent black wool tuxedo-style pantsuit. Estimate $600 to $800.\nTêtes (Heads),1956, Pablo Picasso. Partially glazed earthenware pitcher from an edition of 500. Estimate $2,500 to $3,500.\nVisage dans un carré (Face in a square),1956, Pablo Picasso. Glazed white earthenware round dish painted in ivory and blue. Estimate $7,000 to $9,000.\nLa Verrerie de Biot bubble-glass stemware, second half of the 20th century. Estimate $3,000 to $5,000.\nEdwardian sterling-silver gilt two-handled cup and cover, 1913, Sebastian Garrard, London. Estimate $3,000 to $5,000.\nLouis XV–style gilt-bronze-mounted mounted mixed-woods bureau with associated bookcase, mid- to late 19th century. Estimate $5,000 to $8,000.\nBlack Tulips,1980, David Hockney. Estimate $7,000 to $9,000.\nReclining Woman I,1980–81, Henry Moore. Estimate $2,000 to $3,000.


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On November 5 2015, I parked my car in the car park at St Peter's Retail Park in Mansfield. It was raining heavily when I used the machine to pay for two hours parking. I eventually returned to my car 65 minutes later. On November 12, I received notice of a fine relating to my vehicle being parked for one hour and five minutes on November 5. At the time of receiving the notice, I read with interest in your letters' page an article relating to a similar incident in the car park where the wrong vehicle number had been registered in the machine.
I then presumed I had put a wrong digit into the machine when paying because of the heavy rain making it difficult to see the correct numbers on the meter. I made an appeal to the Parking Eye website, suggesting that they check their records and photo evidence which would show that the number entered on the machine would tally with mine, but with a wrong digit showing. I paid the £50 fine within the 14 days to avoid the possibility of paying £85 if my appeal was refused. I was duly notified that my appeal was successful and the £50 was returned to me. This goes to prove that Parking Eye consider appeals, and if the appeal is justified then the parking fine is refunded.
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Night Support Drug and Alcohol Practitioner
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Night Support Drug and Alcohol PractitionerOur client have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Drug and Alcohol Practitioner to join their residential rehabilitation team in Hull - The Bridges.RoleWorking within The Bridges, a residential rehab for those leaving prison or serving community orders, you will be responsible for delivering counselling and group work services to the clients within the unit as part of a community Substance Abuse Treatment Programme.To take up this excellent opportunity you will have previous experience of providing a counselling service to this client group, or similar. You will be in possession of a recognised counselling qualification (or the commitment to gain one) and have a thorough knowledge of, and commitment to the 12-step process of recovery.You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to set and stick to professional boundaries.Detailed knowledge of HIV and Hepatitis infection is desirable, but not essential, as the facilitation of therapeutic groups.Our client offers an excellent benefits package including work-related clinical supervision allowance, Simply Health coverage, competitive annual leave entitlements and a contributory pension scheme. We also support our employees to achieve both professional and personal development.Applications are welcomed from ex-offenders and those in recovery particularly those from a 12 step background.Committed to equality of opportunity. We select candidates based their abilities and skills and nothing else. We are dedicated to enhancing the diverse profile of our organisation to reflect the communities within which we work and welcome applications from candidates who are themselves inAbout our client"We are Forward, the social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime or addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community".recovery.CVs not acceptedPlease ensure your supporting statement lists clear examples which demonstrate your competencies in relation to the person specification and being the right candidate for the role. Please ensure you provide specific examples from previous work experience on how you meet each criterion. (Please use additional sheets if necessary)Closing date for applications: 14/09/2017 (10:00 am)


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Best Caterers in Cambridge, MA - Season to Taste Catering, Basil Tree Caterers, ... ALL of our guests RAVED about the food, the service, and the presentation.
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Boston-area caterer Season to Taste specializes in farm to table, seasonal, sustainable and local cuisine for weddings, ... "Thank you for the most delicious food and considerate service by your manager and wait staff. ... Cambridge, MA 02140.
At Jules Catering, we only serve fresh, honest and pure food from local vendors. ... Whether you're looking for boxed lunches, conference services, office buffets, ... foot commissary is strategically located on the Somerville /Cambridge line, with ...
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Andy Grammer and Wife Welcome Daughter Louisiana"Louie" was born on Friday, July 28, weighing in at 7lbs. 11oz.
Andy Grammer's Positivity Comes From "One of the happiest people on Earth""My dad is a children's singer, his name is Red Grammer... I literally just ripped everything from him as far as going around and being happy and trying to make people feel good."
Andy Grammer is Going Deeper with New Music: "The world is tough right now. We need this."Andy Grammer spoke with Fresh 102.7's Cane about what's to come on his new record and how it's different from his previous efforts.
Andy Grammer Debuts New Single 'Give Love' with LunchMoney LewisThe potential summer anthem comes off the singer's upcoming album, which will arrive this fall.
Andy Grammer and Wife Aijia Expecting Baby Girl"It's the craziest piece of information that changes who you are."
Andy Grammer Saved Himself for MarriageGrammer weighs in on the topic of millennials having less sex than the previous generation.
New 'Dancing With The Stars' Cast RevealedThere are the usual curve balls like embattled chef Paula Deen and eccentric actor Gary Busey.
Andy Grammer Joins Dancing With The StarsGrammer is the eighth cast member to be announced for the show's upcoming season.
Interview: Andy Grammer Talks Real-Life Temptation Behind 'Honey, I'm Good'"With me being out on the road, after-shows, singing pictures, hanging out, doing meet-and-greets and stuff, that's definitely real. There are pretty girls all over the place."
'Fresh First' Artist Andy Grammer Steers Clear of Trouble in 'Honey, I'm Good'Los Angeles native Andy Grammer's second studio album Magazines or Novels runs the gamut of emotions and quandaries, but his latest singe — "Honey, I'm Good" — provides a clear message for anyone who finds their eyes wandering.
Andy Grammer Champions Honesty on New Album 'Magazines or Novels'
Andy Grammer's Favorite Christmas PresentWe'll give you a hint and it goes something like this: "Who ya gonna call?"


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The 'classique' is here once again and it has never lost its appeal. There may not be a top of the table clash in this season's edition – as of yet anyway with Marseille lingering just two places above the relegation zone – but it is still the biggest game in France with bragging rights at stake.
Paris Saint-Germain are flying into this game after an emphatic 3-0 win away in L'viv last Wednesday night against Shakhtar Donetsk. It was the 'perfect' performance away from home in a European fixture from Laurent Blanc's men. They ticked the boxes in every single department. Bar a couple of defensive jitters in the second-half, the display was flawless. I anticipated a tough game but we made it look so easy, particularly in the first-half.
As for our opponents tonight, they too were in action during the week but lost 1-0 to Czech side Slovan Liberac in the Europa League. It is now no win in four in all competitions for Michel's team, having took over from Marcelo Bielsa who resigned as coach earlier on in the season. L'OM are in choppy waters at this moment in time, there is no doubt about that. This time last season ahead of the meeting at the Parc des Princes I remember billing it as the biggest 'classico' for years. Marseille were four points clear of us at the top of the table, absolutely cruising, playing the best football in the league at the time and gunning for the title. Nearly 12 months later and how times have changed!
Still, PSG coach Laurent Blanc emphasised the importance of the fixture in yesterday's pre-match presser. As quoted by the club's official site, he said; "Obviously it's not a match like any other. For the supporters of both teams, it's a special game but it's worth three points like any other. We have prepared as if it was any other match, especially as it is the seventh match in 23 days. We have had four days to prepare the game after an away game in the Champions League, after which we returned late in the night. It's worse for Marseille because they played on Thursday night in the Europa League. It's an important match for the supporters and also for the players. Both teams will be looking to win and we hope it's an entertaining game for the fans."
The visitors have not beaten us for four years and make that five since they won at the Parc. Les Parisiens have been dominant in this fixture ever since but all that goes out the window when kick-off comes around. A result for Marseille will be massive for them in turning around their fortunes. Victory for us would only compound their misery.


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399 Moncada Way
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Classic four-bedroom two and one-half bath Mediterranean style home on prime street in Ingleside Terraces. Oversized corner lot. Tile entryway leads to a wood and glass front door, which opens to a large foyer. Separate opposing double door openings off entryway to formal dining room on one side and formal living room on the other. Original tile fireplace in living room. Upgraded kitchen and bathrooms. Hardwood floors in most areas. Brass rail on staircase to second level and master suite. Recently remodeled master bath w/walk-in shower and walk-in closet. Significant expansion potential. Laundry and storage in basement. Detached two car garage. Overflow parking in driveway(4 plus). One block to Muni stop. Easy access to freeway


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BBB File Opened: 05/18/1993
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- Mr. Darrell Olson II, President
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Does anybody know the name of the chop and steak house located on Dekalb Avenue at Flatbush diagonally across the street from Junior's. When I left Junior's after having dinner there, I could smell the barbecue on the other side of Flatbush, and it was Mmmmm, good!
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What is Wood Smoke?
Smoke is composed of many small particles of carbon and other compounds from burning of organic matter such as wood or coal. Wood smoke is made up of over 100 different chemicals and compounds including particulates, carbon monoxide, methane, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), dioxins, lead, cadmium and arsenic. It contains harmful toxins and other substances known to cause cancer. Nationally, about 35% of fine particle pollution comes from the burning of fireplaces and wood stoves.
Why is Wood Smoke a Problem?
Wood smoke from indoor and outdoor burning is unhealthy.
During winter when the air becomes stagnant due to temperature inversions, these fine particulates from wood smoke are trapped close to the ground in our breathing space. The exposure to wood smoke is harmful to family members or neighbors with cardiovascular disease, asthma, or other respiratory problems.
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The links below further detail particulate matter and its affect on human health:
EPA - Particulate Matter (PM) Pollution: https://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution
EPA - Health and Environmental Effects of Particulate Matter (PM): https://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/health-and-environmental-effects-particulate-matter-pm
EPA - How Smoke from Fires Can Affect Your Health: http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index


text: Maasai Warriors help protect Lions in Kenya. 31/05/2017 by derwombat 0 Maasai warrior Kamunu Saitoti scans the Kenyan rangelands for a signal from a number of lions that have been fitted with radio collars. Saitoti is part of an organisation called Lion Guardians, a conservation initiative started in 2007 to find ways for the Maasai and lions to coexist. Scientists estimate that lion populations in Africa have fallen by more than 40% in the past 20 years and the 20,000 or so wild lions that remain occupy just 8% of the species' historical range. Image Credit: Photograph by Marcus Westberg/Life Through A Lens. Source: Travel photo of the week: the warriors helping to protect lions in Kenya | Travel | The Guardian Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related


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As coffee lovers we visited a bunch of coffee shops in Kona and this one we enjoyed the most - especially after our Pier Swims and morning runs along Ali drive
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As coffee lovers we visited a bunch of coffee shops in Kona and this one we enjoyed the most - especially after our Pier Swims and morning runs along Ali drive
We stopped here early in our 2 week trip to Kona and we're so glad we did- we kept coming back again and again. If you like frozen coffee, get the Hula Mocha. It's a bit pricey around $8 but when something tastes that good,...More
I often visit here for good coffee and ice cream with awesome employee. But today I came in no one was behind the counter until for couple of minutes this lady came out to assist me. Nothing from her was plain rude when I ordered...More
The ice cream was very good and the small tables out front were perfect to sit with our family to enjoy our treat. Would recommend it.
Kope Lani is a cute little local shop down on the main drag in Kona along the coast. Great stop if you are in the area shopping, dining or taking a surf lesson. We visited several times on our trip for ice cream and coffee-...More
My wife and stopped by after enjoying dinner at a nearby restaurant. We enjoyed our rich delicious ice cream on the patio. Then we noticed other savouring late night treats! So don't just our word for it. The locals love it too :)
Very smooth, creamy ice cream. Located just north of Pancho & Lefty's in downtown Kona. I had the caramel & macadamia nut twice during my stay!
First time we stopped there was for a snack. They have a sandwich menu or you choose 'build your own'. The owner was so nice and helped us a lot. My friend took a creation from the menu. I was happy, I could choose my...More
We needed to cool of, so we here for iced coffee. We had toasted turkey sandwiches too. A nice place to take a break. Right on Ali'i drive. We were very warm & the stop was refreshing. They even gave my wife ice for her...More
.....which also serves coffee, and other handmade drinks. They have many ice cream flavor. I got the cappuccino one with coffee beans chips. My husband got macadamia nut vanilla and their coffee flavor. No one else was there. I did not experience anything unique or...More


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I am in the process of running some major benchmark tests on my iPAQ hx4700. I want to compare those results to the ones I get after I have received my iPAQ back from its Pocket PC Techs' 128MB internal RAM upgrade. It will be hard to go back to the iPAQ 1945 for a couple of days as I wait for the 4700's return, but a girl's gota do what a girl's gotta do…
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