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With the newest announcement of the opening of its technology incubation lab in Hungary, Ericsson Garage, just a day after it launched a cloud lab in Italy, Ericsson seems to be on its way to increased investment in the cloud. This week, it has called a meeting of top management to look at how to scale itself, by acquisition or other means.
The Hungarian facility will be located at Ericsson's research and development centre in Budapest and will concentrate primarily on the cloud computing and virtualisation. Ericsson hopes to bring together the representatives from across various fields, including operators, academia, start-up companies and players from the other industries and local communities as well as developers and end-users, it says.
Apart from cloud and virtualisation, the new lab will also provide the space to develop the technologies in the area of 5G, data analytics, IoT, SDN as well as it will support the integration and help with demos to operators and enterprises.
In its pursuit to engage the participants from all different fields, it will hold the events aiming at providing more opportunities for the start-up community and telco operators to closely cooperate with the university on cloud and virtualisation.
In general, the idea behind the Ericsson Garage is to provide the right space to develop an idea from opportunity into a thriving commercial offering, it says. The Garage should then support and develop innovation in line with the company's current research and business. The Garage also promotes the specific work culture, based on the bottom-up initiatives, bringing together the researchers and managers from different levels. The work may be also supported by external partners such as Entrepreneurship Labs who help shape ideas.
Ericsson's R&D centre in Budapest currently hires around 1,200 engineers who are working on the key products. The Budapest Garage is the second that Ericsson currently operates, with the first one being located in Stockholm, and it plans to build another one in the Sillcon Valley, it says.
"I believe that the new Ericsson Garage will strengthen our foundation for creating sustainable business for Ericsson and its customers in a Networked Society. For example, we can look at one area that the Garage will showcase: cloud and virtualisation technologies at the first step. We believe this area will transform the economics of delivering new services to market" says the Head of region Western and Central Europe, Ericsson, Valter D'Avino.
"I see this new initiative as a means to take our joint activities to the next level, where the industry can utilise and build on our results. The industrial application of our research can serve as an input to our education, and to equip the new generation of engineers with this up-to-date and practical knowledge. Ericsson's initiative excellently fits to the concept of our University-Industry Cooperation Centre, which serves to attract industrial and other players to latest technologies and related knowledge available to our university," adds Dr Gabor Peceli, Rector of Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
Ericsson has also opened a new cloud lab in Rome, Italy, to address the telco cloud domain, it says. The new centre is dedicated for the leading telco operators and will remain an open and multi-vendor environment based on Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) and Software Defined Network (SDN) technologies.
The aim is to bring together the telecommunications operators to help them develop the new cloud infrastructure and services and provide them with a lab to run the trials. The new facility will be located at Ericsson's Italian campus in Rome, however the operators will be able to access it virtually from all over the world.
"Cloud will enable the biggest evolution of the telecom business and this new lab is an example of Ericsson's passion for driving innovations in Italy. As great ideas come from collaboration, operators can turn cloud-based approaches to their advantage and implement new architectures that provide network efficiency and shorter time to market for innovative services," says Nunzio Mirtillo, Head of region Mediterranean, Ericsson.


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Area agencies spent a good portion of the day Monday doing preparations that they hoped would make things easier for them after the snow forecast to start arriving today hits.
Area agencies spent a good portion of the day Monday doing preparations that they hoped would make things easier for them after the snow forecast to start arriving today hits.
Several trucks hit the pavement Monday spreading salt brine on major roadways, according to Warren Wethington, county maintenance engineer for N.C. Department of Transportation.
Wethington said brine would be spread on all federal and state-maintained routes, as well as main secondary roads such as Piney Green.
� It actually puts a salt film on the road that keeps any ice or snow from bonding to the road surface and helps break that bond so any winter precipitation falls will be easier to get off the highway,� he said.
While transportation officials prepared the roads, homeless shelters in the area worked to make sure the homeless had a place to go and area emergency officials readied shelter plans in case the need arises.
Theo McClammy, executive director for Onslow Community Outreach, said that the shelter planned to extend its hours due to the expected snow.
Typically, the shelter's residents leave at 7 a.m.
� Because of the weather advisory we would anticipate them not being able to do that so we would make accommodations for them to be able to stay here in our facility during the day,� McClammy said.
McClammy said the shelter holds 24 residents and has been near capacity for several weeks.
Stacie Miles, deputy director of Onslow Emergency Services, said that the county will consider opening a shelter in the event of a large-scale power outage.
The location of the shelters would depend on where the residents in need are. Miles said that shelters are typically located in schools. Shelter openings would be announced on social media such as Facebook, through media and on the radio, she said.
Autum Mimh, director of communications for the American Red Cross, said volunteers will be on standby in case shelters are opened.
Onslow Memorial Hospital spokeswoman Amy Sousa said the hospital has several generators on site and equipment in place to make sure the sidewalks and entrances are safe for those who must visit the hospital despite the weather.
� Right now we are trying to make sure we have an adequate supply of all of our medical supplies and food and those kinds of things,� she said.
The hospital will be working with a smaller staff than usual, having initiated their inclement weather policy and giving nonessential staff the opportunity of paid time off for Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Sousa.
� We plan to have as many of our staff off the road as possible (and) we understand that some staff may choose to stay here instead of traveling back and forth,� Sousa said.
Duke Energy officials said their meteorologists are monitoring weather conditions, and the company has a detailed storm response plan in place.
� We are prepared to respond when severe weather situations occur. Line technicians, service crews and other personnel are available throughout our service area and are ready to respond to outages and emergencies, if they occur,� company spokesman Blair Schroeder said.
The company was checking equipment, supplies and inventories Monday to ensure they had adequate materials to repair and restore power outages.
� Storms are unpredictable. Until we are confident in the storm�s path and its impact to our customers, we will not release any Duke Energy employees or contractors to assist with restoration efforts outside of our service areas,� Schroeder said.
According to Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation spokesman Steve Goodson, they too are prepared for inclement weather.
� We're just sitting back; guys have their vehicles filled with gas and fuel. We're just going to see what happens and we'll be ready to respond if there are power outages,� Goodson said.
Lisa Taylor-Galizia, spokeswoman for Carteret-Craven EMC, said line crews spent Monday stocking trucks with needed equipment, sharpening chain saws and packing extra warm clothes.
� We have our tree trimming crews and contract crews in the area that are standbys and we can always call on other cooperatives throughout the state,� she said. �The big priority of course is going to be safety whether they�re driving to the outage or working on the downed power lines. Because road conditions may be rugged they're going to take their time � Restoration can sometimes last longer during icy conditions.�
According to Onslow Water and Sewer Authority officials, the organization will monitor weather conditions and work as necessary to keep water and sewer service continuing.
� Water production facilities and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as the ONWASA main office, are equipped with generators in case of a power outage. Generators are routinely serviced and ran to ensure reliability, and will be topped off with fuel (Monday). Water production facilities and the ONWASA main office are equipped with the means for personnel to �live� onsite for as long as necessary should the need arise,� said Teresa Zavala, public information officer for ONWASA.
Zavala said customers should be patient as the customer service telephone lines may be �overwhelmed.�
� Safety of our personnel is paramount. ONWASA is cognizant of its responsibility to provide water and sewer service to our customers without break at all times, and feels strongly that use of appropriate planning and decision making will reasonably ensure both the safety of our people and service to our public are maintained,� she said.
Once the snow has stuck, the N.C. DOT will be ready to clear the roads.
� We'll be able to plow and push it off the roads as well as put salt and (other mixtures down) � Hopefully we won't have to do much. With the brine in place it'll make it much easier to clean up,� Wethington said.
Despite the preparations, Wethington said he does not recommend anyone plan to head out during the storm.
� It's going to be dangerous. I don't recommend any driving during the snow event. If you've got anything to do preparation wise, try to get it done during daylight hours today and just hang in there and we'll hope we don't have a lot of ice that causes major power outages,� he said.
But once the snow starts to melt, area motorists should still be patient since black ice is likely if the snow melts and re-freezes on the roadways.
� You can't really see it but be cautious especially if you have to drive early in the morning or late at night,� Wethington said.
Amanda Hickey is the government reporter at The Daily News. She can be reached at email@example.com .


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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis's most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before.
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Release Date: 2016-03-23
TMDb: 5.7/10
- Country: US
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- Runtime: 151
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This past week I had the pleasure of attending South Carolina Educational Television's Summer Technology Workshop for teachers. Donna Thompson and Debbie Jarrett kept me busy by having me conduct sessions on Digital Portfolios, Social Media in the Classroom, and Using Mobile Phones in the Classroom. It was a great time and it seemed everyone got something useful as they had a great time. Here are some of my thoughts of my time in Columbia.
Edmodo: The more I use Edmodo, the more I like it and can't wait to use it in the classroom. Participants who used it signed up with little trouble. Edmodo allowed everyone to share and collaborate during the session at a level I have never seen. Hopefully, this will work for students too and I will keep you posted on how this works out.
MightyMeeting: Although I planned to only use this app in my sessions on Mobile Phones, I quickly uploaded my other two presentations. It was nice to be able to roam around the room and control the presentation from my iPhone. MightyMeeting allows you to do just that. Also, you may invite others to join in by providing your Room ID number. This allows presentations to be given over distances when used with voice communications such as Skype. A chat room provides a place for back channel discussions which can the iPhone app allows participation.
Using mobile devices such as phones, iPods, and iPads in the classroom is coming sooner than I thought. Augmented Reality and QR Codes have led me to this conclusion. Tongues started wagging when I covered these topics. Guess what? I was only scratching the surface with what I shared on the possibilities of what mobile devices can do.
After giving presentations on using social networks in education there is still a need to promote cybersafety to education professionals.
It is always to gather with friends and professionals who share the same passion I have regarding education technology. A group of us gather for dinner at the Carolina Ale House. During the gathering, Chris Craft proposed we try something I have read about, an unconference. The idea is intriguing and I think it would be worthy of continued study so it can be tried to see how this would work. The gatherings allow educators to gather for unplanned, unstructured discussions on whatever topics individuals wish to lead discussions on. Participants just pick and choose what they want to participate in.
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Red yeast rice lowers cholesterol in physicians - a double blind, placebo controlled randomized trial
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- Received: 3 October 2012
- Accepted: 13 June 2013
- Published: 18 July 2013
In recent years, red yeast rice (RYR) supplements have been marketed aggressively as a natural way to lower cholesterol; however, the large majority of commercially available products have not been studied according to current research standards.
In a double blind placebo controlled randomized trial, 52 physicians and their spouses with a total cholesterol level of > 200 mg/dL were randomly allocated to receive a RYR extract or placebo for 8 weeks. As a primary outcome measure, we compared the before-after difference in lipid levels between both groups. As secondary outcome measures we looked at side-effects, CK elevation and a change in cardiovascular risk.
LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol was lowered with 36 mg/dL (22%) and total cholesterol with 37 mg/dL (15%) in the intervention group. This result was statistically significant as compared to the control group, in which no reduction in total cholesterol and LDL was observed (p < 0.001). There was no marked difference in CK (creatine kinase)-elevation or reported side-effects between study groups. In 5/31 participants in the intervention group, the lipid lowering effect resulted in lower cardiovascular risk as measured with SCORE (Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation).
The RYR formulation under study was effective in lowering cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in this study population. RYR therapy may be an attractive and relatively well studied alternative in patients who are intolerant for statins or who have objections against pharmacological lipid lowering. However, consumers need to be warned that the actual content of commercially available preparations is not assured by governmental regulations, which raises effectiveness and safety issues.
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- Cardiovascular prevention
- Statins
- Red yeast rice
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In recent years, red yeast rice (RYR) supplements have encountered increasing research interest for their possible lipid-lowering effects. Whereas the evidence in favor of these products is still being developed and refined, dietary supplement industries have proceeded without delay to produce a number of RYR formulations. These food supplements are marketed and mediatized as a "natural" alternative to lipid lowering drugs and as a solution for patients who experience statin-associated myalgia.
RYR, which has been used for centuries in China as a food colorant and in traditional medicine "to invigorate the body, aid in digestion, and revitalize the blood" [1], is produced by culturing the yeast Monascuspurpureus on rice. This process results in the production of a mixture of monacolins, which are inhibitors of hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase and thus inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the liver. Monacolin K is chemically identical to the statin commercialized as lovastatin.
RYR products are now widely available as over-the-counter products; however, monacolin levels per gram of labeled "active product" are not standardized and show substantial variability among marketed products [2]. It is not possible to make a comparison between formulations, and information on labels and actual content may differ.
Since functional foods are becoming more and more popular, physicians should be prepared to answer questions and to determine their position regarding alternative therapies. However, as in many countries, the efficacy of none of the RYR preparations on the Belgian market has been studied in a satisfactory way, making any informed advice for consumers impossible. Therefore, with the help of physicians in the field who acted as study participants, we conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the efficacy of red yeast rice as dietary supplement in reducing lipids.
The study was conducted from March to June 2012. Participants were medical doctors and their partners who were invited via an advertisement in a free medical journal in Flanders, Belgium. Eligible candidates were men and women over age 18 with a total fasting cholesterol level above 200 mg/dL. Exclusion criteria were present treatment with statins, triglyceride values >400 mg/dL which makes LDL estimation inaccurate [3], changes in medication or food supplements which affect lipid levels during the study (antihypertensive medication, especially diuretics, ezetimibe, fibrates, omega-3 fatty acid food supplements). No diet was imposed during the study.
We used a commercially available product containing 1,5% Monacoline K and a placebo which looked exactly the same as the original product. Every capsule contained 5,025 mg of Monacolin K; furthermore the product contained Ubiquinone (Co-enzyme Q-10) 30 mg, Procyanidins (Vitisvinifera L) 20 mg and Lecithin 100 mg. The content of the capsules was analyzed by an independent laboratory, certified by the Belgian Federal Public Service for health, food chain safety and environment (laboratory ECCA nv, Belgium, report number 11–008161). Monacolin K was detected using an in-house liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry method. The formulation was tested for the presence of heavy metals (As, Cd, Hg, Pb), benzo-a-pyrene and mycotoxins (citrinin).
A sample size calculation based on SD (standard deviation) values in previous studies, determined that 40 patients were needed to establish a mean difference in LDL-cholesterol reduction of 15% between both groups (power 0.80, significance level 0.05). LDL reduction was chosen for sample size calculation because it is the most commonly used surrogate endpoint for cardiovascular disease reduction, and it is the primary target for statin therapy in cholesterol-lowering guidelines [4–7].
Participants were randomized by the chief investigator (VV) to the control or intervention group in an 1:1 ratio, by randomly generating even (for intervention) and uneven (for control) numbers using a computer program (http://www.random.org). No stratification for age, sex or cholesterol level was performed. If a couple of a doctor and his partner participated, a random number was produced for the doctor, and his/her partner was automatically allocated to the other group. The product and placebo were administered in a neutral, white container and labeled with a colored tag. Study participants were instructed to take 2 capsules every evening for 8 weeks.
Study groups were blinded to participants as well as researchers. After completion of the analyses, the key for control and intervention group (the color of the tag for placebo and for active product) was obtained from the manufacturer.
Blood samples were taken twice during the study period: a baseline measurement before starting with the dietary supplement and a second measurement after eight weeks. Fasting plasma cholesterol, HDL (high density lipoprotein), LDL and triglycerides were measured; the second measurement included CK levels.
At the end of the study, participants filled in a structured questionnaire regarding cardiovascular risk status and eventual side-effects. They were specifically asked for the following possible side-effects: muscle ache, muscle weakness, muscle stiffness, muscle cramps, arthralgia, sleeping disorders, depression, hair loss, and erectile dysfunction [8, 9]. Furthermore, participants could report other possible side-effects.
As a primary outcome measure we compared the before-after intervention difference in lipid levels, especially LDL cholesterol, between the intervention and the control group, using the independent samples t-test. As secondary outcome measures we looked at side-effects, CK elevation and a change in cardiovascular risk.Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS, SPSS Inc, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The study protocol got ethical approval by the university board of Antwerp University (number 01558050), and it was registered at clinicaltrials.gov, nr NCT01558050. Participants provided written consent for participation in the study.
Baseline characteristics of study participants
Intervention group (n = 31)
Placebo group (n = 21)
Age (mean, SD)
55 (7)
55 (11)
%Male /%Female
Mean total cholesterol in mg/dl (SD)
244 (28)
233 (26)
Mean HDL in mg/dL (SD)
66 (17)
60 (16)
Mean LDL in mg/dL (SD)
154 (29)
148 (22)
Mean TG in mg/dL (SD)
119 (53)
120 (62)
Mean systolic blood pressure (SD)
118 (8,5)
123 (10,8)
Mean diastolic blood pressure (SD)
74 (8,1)
77 (6,7)
Former smokers
Diabetes/impaired glucose tolerance
Family history of cardiovascular risk**
Cardiovascular risk profile***, median risk (range)
2 (0–5)
2 (0–4)
Mean absolute and relative difference in serum lipid levels (levels at beginning minus levels at the end)
Mean difference in serum lipid level (mg/dL)
Intervention group
Placebo group
95% CI of difference (%)
Diff TOTchol
37,06 mg/dL
(-20,89; -10,68)
Diff HDL
-1,90 mg/dL
0,43 (0,27)
(-3,46; 9,99)
Diff LDL
35,87 mg/dL
-2,04 (-1,65)
(-30,46; -17,17)
Diff TG
19,13 mg/dL
-0,29 (-4,97)
-38,51; -0,32
(-32,68; -4,83)
The difference in LDL was normally distributed (Kolmogorov Smirnov test = 0,53) but there was some visible skewness to the left. Practically this means that 20% of participants in the intervention group (6/31) experienced an effect on LDL of 0%-10%. The magnitude of the effect in the intervention group ranged from -8.03% to 40.46%, with a mean difference of 22.17% and a median difference of 25,47%.
Within de intervention group, the lipid lowering effect was not influenced by age or gender. There was a tendency towards a lower effect in participants with lower self-reported compliance (16,5% LDL reduction versus 23,8%, p = 0,17). Low compliance was defined as non-intake of the supplement for > =10% of the time.
The cardiovascular risk according to SCORE changed after the intervention in 5/31 subjects in the intervention group; in 3 participants the 10-year risk of fatal cardiovascular risk changed from 2 to 1%, in 2 participants from 4 to 3%. In the control group, the risk changed from 3 to 4% in 1/21 participant.
Mild CK elevation (less than twice the upper margin of the normal CK reference level) was observed in 3/21 control subjects and in 5/31 participants in the intervention group. In one patient in the intervention group these CK-elevation was accompanied by muscle ache.
Self-reported possible side-effects were as follows: muscle ache 6 times (4 in intervention group and 2 in control group), muscle weakness 1 (0/1), muscle stiffness 2 (2/0), muscle cramps 4 (3/1), insomnia 2 (1/1), erectile dysfunction 1 (0/1), belches 1 (1/0), pruritus 1 (0/1), liver pains 1 (0/1). No participants discontinued the intake of the study product; however one person in the intervention group stated that, although he did not discontinue the product for the study, the side-effects (muscle ache) were unacceptable to him.
This study demonstrated that consumption of the red rice extract under study resulted in a statistically significant lowering of cholesterol levels. The LDL concentration, the primary target, was reduced with 22% in the intervention group. A marked variability in the magnitude of the response was observed. This is similar to the inter-individual variation in response to statins, resulting in "poor" and "good" responders, in which genetic factors, which influence statin metabolism, seem to play an important role [10].
The sample size of this study was sufficient to assess effectiveness of the product under study, but does not allow to adequately assess side-effects. Although the difference was not statistically significant, there appeared to be slightly more muscle complaints in the intervention group. Another limitation of this trial is the short follow up time, and the fact that no baseline CK-level was determined.
The formulation under study contained 5,025 mg of Monacolin K per capsule, resulting in a daily dose of 10,05 mg, which is a higher dose than most commercially available products. Other monacolins, which are the result of the fermentation process, were not quantified in this study. However, they also inhibit hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase and thus can contribute to the observed lipid lowering effect. In future research it would be useful to do a more thorough characterization of the different fermentation products, in order to be able to determine the effect of each of them. Furthermore, the possibility of spiking cannot be excluded for this product. In the absence of valid estimations of a "natural" ratio of Monacolin K / other monacolins, it is presently impossible to determine whether all Monacolin K is of natural origin in this formulation. Next to monacolins, the study product contains other "active" substances: lecithin and procyanidins are, without proof of a clinical effect, believed to influence cholesterol metabolism. Furthermore the manufacturer added coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) aiming to reduce the risk of side-effects. Coenzyme Q10 deficiency has been proposed to play a role in 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitor (statin)-induced myopathies; evidence on the clinical benefit of coenzyme Q10 supplementation in (presumed) statin-induced muscle complaints is equivocal [11, 12] and a possible effect may depend on genetic factors [13]. The perceived effect in this study is the result of the formulation as a whole, but it is unknown whether the combination of the different substances in the study product has had an additive, synergistic or even antagonistic effect on cholesterol levels.
A growing number of studies evaluated effectiveness and safety of RYR in lowering of plasma lipids. There is also some evidence regarding effectiveness in secondary prevention from a large multicenter, randomized, double blind placebo-controlled study in 4870 Chinese patients with a history of myocardial infection and moderately hypercholesterolemia. This study showed, over a period of 4,5 years, a reduction by one third in cardiovascular deaths and in the need for coronary revascularization. In high risk subgroups (diabetes, hypertension) a reduction in coronary events was shown [14, 15].
Whether RYR preparations should be considered as dietary supplements or as drugs is still under debate. In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers these supplements as (unapproved) drugs when they contain a specific, standardized amount of lovastatin [2]. In Europe this restriction has not yet been imposed. In addition to monacolins, most commercially available products contain other active substances such as Coenzym Q10, isoflavones, probiotics and others, and manufacturers commonly do not disclose levels of active substances in their preparations. In some products, potentially harmful levels of suspected nephrotoxins have been found [2]. Evidently, the lack of dietary supplement regulations raises possible safety concerns.
Which are possible indications for RYR therapy in clinical practice? Firstly, RYR may be an alternative for patients with a history of statin-related adverse effects [16]. Myopathy occurs in approximately 10% of statin-treated patients, which a spectrum ranging from rhabdomyolysis to (in a vast majority) myalgias without elevation in serum creatine kinase (CK) levels. Although a link with statin use can often not be established with certainty, true as well as perceived statin intolerance can undermine compliance [9, 17]. In patients intolerant to synthetic statins, RYR has shown to be an alternative which is moderately efficient, acceptable and supported well [18, 19]. However, it is no surprise that myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, has also been reported in patients taking products containing RYR [20, 21]. It should be kept in mind that RYR, as any other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, can cause myopathy, although up to now it does not seem to be a common finding.
A second group of potential users are people who refuse to take statins for philosophical reasons [22]. The growing group of patients who have an aversion to chronic drug intake will certainly lead to more questions in the doctor's office for alternative therapies [23]. Functional foods like RYR can be an attractive and relatively well studied option for these patients. Evidently they need to be informed that also naturally occurring statins contain pharmacologically active molecules which represent a (low) possibility of side-effects [23].
A third, more speculative use of RYR may in be people with elevated cholesterol/ LDL levels, but who still have a low cardiovascular risk when other risk factors are taken into account. There is compelling evidence for statin therapy for secondary prevention but for primary prevention, cost-effectiveness and effect on quality of life are less clear [24–26]. Primary prevention, even in low risk individuals, has both strong proponents and strong opponents. Whereas conclusive evidence is lacking, annual spending on statins represents an enormous expenditure for the health care budget [27]. In ten years' time, the amount of statin DDDs (defined daily doses) delivered was multiplied by 20 in Belgium, representing a cost of 225607858 euros, which is 7% of the overall expenditure for ambulatory drugs in Belgium [28]; atorvastatin and rosuvastatin rank respectively first and third in the list of net drug expenses in the ambulatory sector [29]. At the same time, although not (yet) supported by direct evidence from trials [30, 31] target values for LDL cholesterol keep being set lower [32]. In the absence of definitive evidence and to relieve the health care budget, people at low risk who still wish to lower their lipid levels may use functional foods like RYR at their own expense. However, an alternative would be to use a statin at peoples' own expense - evidently the government has an crucial responsibility in determining the conditions for reimbursement of statins.
In this study, a commercially available RYR product showed to be efficient in lowering cholesterol values, with a mean LDL difference of 22%. Possible indications for RYR therapy are intolerance of statins or refusal to take synthetic drugs in people in whom lipid lowering therapy is indicated. It has to be kept in mind that also naturally occurring statins in RYR represent a risk of muscular and other side-effects, although the risk appears to be low. Furthermore, the lack of regulation in the food supplement industry raises issues concerning efficiency and safety. Studies with longer follow up are warranted to asses long-term safety and effectiveness.
Red rice in general should not be promoted as "a natural way to lower your cholesterol [33]", but physicians should advice their patients on specific products that contain proper formulations and that have been studied according to current research standards. If these precautions are taken into account, these products can be an attractive alternative to traditional statins.
We thank Benoit and Bernard Vermeyen, Decola Nutraceutics Belgium for giving us permission to use their product Lipeq-10 for our study, for providing the study product and for assisting us free of charge with production of the placebo. We like to thank all participating physicians and Kari Van Hoorick for help with recruitment of study participants through an article in Artsenkrant.
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Jason Delambre, CEM, BPI
Jason Delambre is the Director of Energy and Carbon Policy. He is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) & Building Analyst (BPI). Throughout his career, Jason has developed an extensive knowledge of architecture, construction, urban planning, energy, and sustainability strategies. This cross-disciplinary exposure has allowed Jason to develop a unique vision of the economic and energy efficiency synergies possible through innovative business, infrastructural, financial, policy, and community organizing strategies. Jason provides utility auditing, supply and demand efficiency strategies, onsite generation opportunities, strategic business and financial planning, client management and supply chain development. Jason is also the Owner/Principal Consultant of Interdependent Energies, LLC, a Carbon & Sustainable Energy Consulting Firm based in Frankfort, Kentucky (www.InterdependentEnergies.com).
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Robert G. Clark
Robert G. Clark is the Director of Business Development. Throughout his career, Bobby has built a vast network of contacts throughout the Midwest and has his honed his ability to open doors to new opportunities quickly and efficiently, Bobby provides business development, client management and networking services for MCEE. Bobby has been an entrepreneur and publisher for over 25 years. He is president of Sustainable Business Ventures (SBV), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit he created in 2009 (www.sbventures.org). SBV has developed a Green Entrepreneur Program training program for difficult-to-employ individuals with a focus on creating a "triple bottom-line" or sustainably focused business plan. Bobby also provides business development services to the Institute for Lean Systems (www.theleanway.com), an international "lean" consulting company and other clients.
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Kenney Jones
Kenney Jones was one of the founding members of the English band Small Faces. Active from 1965 to 1969, Small Faces were part of the mod revolution of the 1960s. Their hits included "All or Nothing", "Sha-La-La-La-Lee", "Itchycoo Park" and "Tin Soldier".
In 1979 he replaced Keith Moon and stayed in the band until 1988.
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For many young people it is becoming increasingly difficult to take the first step on to the property ladder.
In some areas, first-time buyers have become a rarity as house prices race ahead of what mortgage companies are willing to lend. Increasingly, parents are being asked to give their children a helping hand.
Kate Wells, a 26-year-old student, is trying to buy a house in Nottingham. She hopes it will offer her stability. Previously she had been living in rented accommodation but had to move 10 times in five years.
"I spoke to a few people and realised I couldn't get a mortgage myself," she said. "My bank suggested I used a guarantor mortgage. My father was happy with this, provided I could pay the mortgage and not put his house at risk."
With her father on the mortgage as guarantor it was his income that was used to determine whether money could be lent. Ms Wells chose a two-year fixed rate repayment mortgage so she could manage her budget more easily.
Her plan is to qualify at the end of her course and then release her father from being guarantor once she starts earning. In the interim she will cover the mortgage through her bursary, part-time work and renting a spare bedroom.
Anthony Wells, Kate's father, said, "You have to weigh up how long your child will live in an area. Then you have to consider is it worth putting money in to the property rather than paying rent."
Guarantor mortgages are becoming more popular as a way of parents helping their children on to the property ladder. For the child it means a home they can call their own, while the parent avoids taxation problems that could arise if they'd simply bought their offspring a house or taken a share in it.
However, there are risks. David Hollingworth, of independent financial advisers (IFAs) London & Country Mortgages, said: "If the child stops paying the mortgage the guarantor could be chased for the full amount of monthly payments. In theory, the guarantor should be able to meet this as the lender will have ensured they can meet their own mortgage and the new mortgage."
In order for the parents to be released as guarantors, the child must show that not only can she meet the repayments, but also that she has enough income to meet the borrowing requirements. This can affect parents if, five years later, they want to raise money themselves by remortgaging.
"Their liability as a guarantor will affect their ability to borrow in future," said Mr Hollingworth.
Acting as a guarantor isn't the only way a parent can help their child step on to the property ladder. Veronica Allen, of IFAs BP Sanders in Berkhamsted, Herts, points to two other options. "The first is to raise money for a deposit, perhaps by realising investments, which is then given to your children. The second is to remortgage your own home to fund a deposit to help the child buy the property."
Giving money still leaves the child to raise any mortgage based on their own income. This can still lead to problems if the child's income isn't sufficient.
With house prices so high, a substantial deposit may be required to bridge the gap.


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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) today released a public version of its confidential report on the probable economic effect of providing duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for selected articles from 48 beneficiary countries in sub-Saharan Africa, entitled Advice on Providing Additional GSP Benefits for Sub-Saharan Africa.
The ITC, an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency, submitted a confidential version of the report to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on October 2, 2000. The USTR requested that the ITC issue a public version of the report containing only the unclassified sections, with any business confidential information deleted.
On May 18, 2000, the President signed the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which amended the GSP provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize the President to provide duty free treatment for certain articles from designated beneficiary countries in sub-Saharan Africa if he determines that such articles are not "import-sensitive" in the context of imports from beneficiary countries. Before designating an article, the President must first receive the ITC's advice.
The articles considered in the investigation included certain watches; electronic articles; steel articles; glass products; and footwear, handbags, luggage, flat goods, work gloves, and leather wearing apparel, as well as other articles which the President had determined to be import sensitive in the context of GSP as described in section 503(b)(1)(B) through (G) of Title V of the Trade Act of 1974.
U.S. imports from sub-Saharan Africa of the articles under consideration totaled $6.3 billion in 1999, of which 93 percent ($5.9 billion) comprised energy and related products and the remainder ($414 million), mostly steel and related products and agricultural goods. Of the total imports from the region, 34 percent (almost $2.2 billion) were entered free of duty under the GSP as products of least-developed beneficiary countries in 1999, while the remainder (66 percent, or $4.2 billion) were almost entirely dutiable. The major sources of these dutiable imports were Nigeria ($2.6 billion) and Gabon ($732 million), whose shipments consisted almost entirely of energy and related products. The major source of non-energy dutiable imports was South Africa ($319 million).
Advice on Providing Additional GSP Benefits for Sub-Saharan Africa (Investigation No. 332-417, USITC publication 3359, October 2000) will be posted in the Publications and Reports area of the ITC Internet site at www.usitc.gov. A printed copy may be requested by calling 202-205-1809 or by writing the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may also be made by fax to 202-205-2104.
ITC general factfinding investigations, such as this one, cover matters related to tariffs or trade. The investigations are generally conducted at the request of USTR, the Senate Committee on Finance, or the House Committee on Ways and Means; the ITC may also self-initiate investigations. The resulting reports convey the Commission's objective findings and independent analyses on the subjects investigated. The Commission makes no recommendations on policy or other matters in its general factfinding reports. Upon completion of each investigation, the ITC submits its findings and analyses to the requester. General factfinding investigation reports are subsequently released to the public, unless they are classified by the requester for national security reasons.


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I recently took HTML5 Basics, a one-day virtual course taught by Joe Ganci. In his class, Joe demonstrated how to add a video to a project using the ribbon in Captivate 8. His video appeared on the slide, and he had player control options and other properties he could change on his video.
I repeated Joe's steps, but since I am accustomed to importing to the library first, I imported (the same video Joe used) and dragged it onto the slide. It seemed like such a harmless deviation from his steps. I was wrong. My video did not have any controls on it. Where did they go? Both appeared in the Library. I was confused. Quickly, I backtracked and performed the exact steps Joe performed, and by inserting a video from the Media button on the ribbon worked (It is the same as Video > Insert Video or Ctrl+Alt+V). After the class, I dug around a bit to figure out what happened.
The Adobe help site has a simple write-up for the differences between an event video versus a multi-slide synchronized video, and it helped me understand what was happening. https://helpx.adobe.com/captivate/using/differences-event-synchronized-videos.html.
Here's the long and short of what I learned:
DO NOT USE DRAG AND DROP TO INSERT VIDEOS FROM YOUR LIBRARY ONTO A CAPTIVATE 8 SLIDE. Sure, it will work for multi-slide synchronized videos, but it creates problems in the long run. I've even been able to crash Captivate using the drag & drop method.
Here are the two tried and true options to use. Do not bother importing your videos first! Even if you import your video into Captivate first, you must still choose the location of the video on your computer from these steps.
Option 1: Use the video menu or its keyboard shortcut
- Click Video > Insert Video. You can also press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+V
- Select either the Event Video or Multi-Slide Synchronized Video radio button at the top.
Option 2: Use the Media button on the Ribbon
- Click the Media button on the ribbon.
- Select Video from the drop-down options
Below are the options that you can set. The options provided in the Insert Video window will change depending on which radio button you select.
Are you not sure which option to use? Try using this chart to determine which type of video you need.
Now that you know which video type you need, here are links to Adobe help to get you started on the many options available.


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This LED MR-16 bulb uses a trio of high-power LEDs designed to maximize light output and life span while minimizing power consumption (total power consumption: 3.5 Watt). CE and RoHS certified.
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Oak mites and the itchy bites they leave ramp up in Kansas City area
Oak Mites' Bite: Within hours 'I was itching like crazy'
Got an itch to scratch? It just might be a bite from an oak leaf itch mite.
Just like a year ago, this could be another banner year for the mites, which leave itchy red marks that sometimes have fluid-filled centers.
"Oh they are back in full force," said Dennis Patton, a horticulturist for the Johnson County Kansas State University Research and Extension Office in Olathe.
"In fact, we've been getting calls on and off through most of the summer. Here, in the last several weeks or so, the numbers are picking up."
Clearly, that means are people are getting bitten.
Last year was considered one of the worst years for mite-related bites in the Kansas City area for the past 10 years. This year could be just as bad, if not worse.
And when the mites start biting, people start calling the extension office.
"My gut is telling me that the last few weeks, it's probably been our No. 1 call into the office," Patton said. "I would say it is probably rivaling last year's numbers."
Until last year, the Kansas City area hadn't had a major outbreak of the itch mite for several years.
"Ever since this spring, I've in the back of my mind been thinking that this is going to be another severe year for the itch mite," Patton said.
The reason: The itch mite is associated with the gall-forming insect and this year — once again — the area saw a high number of galls forming on oak trees.
The galls are formed when a wasplike insect stings the leaves of oak trees — mainly pin oaks and red oaks, Patton said. This causes a growth of leaf tissue to form, called a gall. The gall forms around the insect's larvae. Then the mites feed on the larvae of the gall.
Once the mites feed on the larvae, hundreds of thousands of mites might exit the gall in the fall. The mites spend the winter months in debris.
"When we are out in the fall and the mites are exiting the gall, they are mainly windblown, so that is how they get on us," Patton said.
Most people won't know when they are bitten by the mites, which are microscopic. Rather, it will be hours later or the next morning when the red, rashy welts appear on their body, he said.
Unfortunately, there is no practical way to control the gall or mites.
"On the trees, there is absolutely no practical way to control either the gall, that's the host, or control the mites," Patton said. "You just cannot keep enough insecticide sprays on the trees to get any type of control."
Because they are windblown, you can't spray the atmosphere, either, to stop the mites' movement through the environment.
What people can do is cover up as much of their skin as possible by wearing big, floppy hats, long-sleeved shirts, long pants and gloves if they are raking leaves.
People can also use personal insect repellants that contain DEET. They should also consider limiting their time outside to up to two hours.
Once people have been exposed to the mites, they should remove their clothes and take a shower, lightly scrubbing with a wash cloth or sponge.
"The act of scrubbing is going to dislodge or smash the mites before they have a chance of biting you," Patton said. "If you can get them off the body as quickly as possible, that should help decrease the amount of bites you are going to get."
It's not 100 percent effective, but it will help, he said.
For those who are bitten, don't scratch or the bite could become infected. Use a calamine lotion or Benadryl cream to help reduce the itching.
More bad news: The mites will be around until the first frost. Typically, that's not until mid- to late October.
"A frost is going to put an end to it," Patton said. "Our likelihood of a frost is not until mid- to late October."
That's a long time to deal with it, he said.
Robert A. Cronkleton: 816-234-4261, @cronkb


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Al-Qaida is claiming responsibility for last month's attacks against an Israeli-owned hotel and passenger jet in Kenya.
In a voice recording aired by Qatar-based al-Jazeera television, al-Qaida spokesman Sulaiman Abu Ghaith claimed responsibility for the attacks and threatened more against Israeli and U-S targets. The recording was also posted on an Islamist website (jehadlonline-dot-org).
He says what he called the Christian-Jewish alliance will no longer be immune from attack anywhere. Mr. Abu Gaith says al-Qaida will strike at vital installations and strategic interests.
Mr. Abu Ghaith is one of the leading al-Qaida members being sought by U-S authorities and has been in hiding since the United States launched its attack on Afghanistan last October.
Three Israelis and 10 Kenyans were killed when suicide bombers drove a truck loaded with explosives into an Israeli-owned resort hotel near Mombasa on November 28th.
Shortly after, attackers using shoulder-held launchers fired two missiles, missing a plane owned by Israel's Arkia airlines as the jetliner took off from Mombasa.
Kenyan Deputy Police Commissioner, William Langat, said today (Sunday) that since the bombing, the country has stepped up security and the navy is intensively patrolling the coastal waters. He said Kenya was on what he termed "top alert", with police dispatched across the country to areas where foreign interests are located.
Meanwhile, Israel has received intelligence information that the al-Qaida network is planning attacks against Jews and Israelis in the Czech capital of Prague.
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However, the Israeli Foreign Ministry has not issued a travel warning for the Czech Republic.
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From casual al-fresco to rustic Italian dishes and simple brasserie style, its all about the food…
Simply delicious and using the freshest, local ingredients. From natural breakfasts and healthy juices to eclectic international Caribbean fusion – and arguably the best wine cellar in the region.
Partnering with local farms and farmers, chefs are committed to fresh, locally grown produce; wherever possible they use sustainably harvested and produced fruits, vegetables, seafood and meats from the surrounding farming communities.
The Verandah Restaurant & Bar
Start the day with a leisurely breakfast in our beachfront restaurant with beautiful views of Jumby Bay Island Beach and the Caribbean Sea. Follow with a lazy lunch of mouthwatering tapas-style dishes or choose from the a la carte menu. Dinner includes signature international dishes, as well as locally caught seafood with a light contemporary touch. The best tables are outside under the stars.
The Beach Bar & Beach Shack
Cool down with a refreshing cocktail and order a light lunch from our all day beach service. Gather again with family and friends for 'sundowners' to watch the incredible sunset, chat and relax after a long day!
The Pool Grill
Gaze out to sea from the beach front infinity pool and sun deck and when it's time for lunch order catch of the day from the grill, salads, sandwiches, fresh juices, smoothies and cocktails.
The Estate House & Bar
The circa 1830 plantation house, once the centerpiece of the island's sugar plantation, reopened in November 2016 following a one-year, six-million-dollar restoration. The new Estate House includes a main restaurant and the 1830 Bar with three new private dining rooms as well as a wine room all inspired by the home's rich history and island traditions.


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My husband and myself made this dish for my husband's office St.Patricks's Day potluck. We used two cast iron pans and pan seared them. I gave it a trial run before I decided to pan sear the chicken. I marinated the chicken and made pan seared mint chicken, deep fried mint chicken and made kebabs. We did a taste test and the winner was pan seared chicken, followed by kebabs and deep fried chicken. I kind of overcooked the kebabs. But I am sure that it will taste wonderful on the grill. Please do not deep fry them. They absorb a lot of oil and taste bad when it cools down.
The marinade might taste spicy. But after you cook them, they taste just right. You have to over salt the marinade, because the chicken has to absorb the salt.
Will update this post with photos after we try it on the grill. Would like an update from you, if you beat me to the grill. 🙂
- Chicken breast – 950 grams, cut up into bite size chunks
- For marinade:
- Plain curd/yogurt – 1 cup+ 1/4 cup
- Salt – to taste, over salt it
- Serrano pepper – 1 , chopped
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Ginger – 1 inch, chopped
- Coriander powder – 2 tsps
- Mint leaves – 3/4 cup, tightly packed
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Oil – for sauteing
- Wash and drain the chicken pieces.
- Grind all the ingredients in the marinade list together without using water to a fine mix.
- Add the marinade to the chicken and mix well. Cove and let it rest overnight or for 6 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet.
- Add few drops of water on the pan, it must sizzle.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan and let it cook halfway.
- Flip the chicken over and let the other side cook.
- The chicken will give out water as it cooks. The chicken will begin to sear only after the water evaporates.
- Flip the chicken over and make sure that both the sides have a good sear. Flip the chicken again if it has not seared.
- Remove the chicken pieces onto a paper towel. Enjoy!
We wanted the chicken to be green so we washed the pan after cooking each batch of chicken.


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Thanks to Keith for heading out to the Vortex with me for an early lunch (and thanks for the lunch – mmm… Swiss Chalet – how I love it!) and so I could pick up The Force Unleashed and Rock Band II, which both got released today. Guess what I'll be doing tonight (and probably the rest of this week)!
I was trying to explain The Force Unleashed to my friend John who doesn't game, and was reminded of the great article that Vanity Fair did on it last March.