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The Commonwealth baton relay takes place today at QAHS.
The baton will visit all the cluster primary schools such as Cairneyhill, Crossford, Saline, Blairhall and Mclean. QAHS hosts these events every year of the Commonwealth Games. We managed to get a quick photo of the QAHS team before they left the school. Outside the school all the flags of the countries the schools were representing were up. We watched the QAHS athletes leaving the school with the baton that will be taken round the schools in the relay.
We got a chance to interview Fiona who is an Active Schools Coordinator and Ashley who is a former student and volunteer, who told us, 'In the actual Commonwealth Games there is a special message from the Queen, but unfortunately we cannot have this, so we have a note from the Rector instead which is almost as good'.

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Hello and welcome back fellow commanders! In this post, I'm going to touch on the surface of the big discussion that is quality vs quantity in Star Wars Legion. QvQ has been a topic brought up and discussed by players and podcasters before. It is a deep subject that divides players.
To this end, we will be looking at quantity vs quality in regards to number of minis an army fields. Not wounds, or effective wounds, but just minis. The pieces that take up space on the field. You might be asking, "Why should number of minis be considered?" And to that I say, its about the resource that is space. Specifically, the good space. The space that is heavy cover or a flanking shot.
To start with, lets consider how many minis are in a list on average. We are going to total up the minis, and then total without sniper strike teams included.
Lessons from Adepticon
If you didn't catch my write up on my Adepticon list, check it out here. The list was very different than what I was running prior to the event. It consisted six corp units, Officer, Boba, IRG, and a strike team. This list hits the table with 39 minis. Taking out snipers, 37.
My Invader League season 2 list and Yavin Base Team League list were very similarly structured. Bringing Veers/Boba, 3 Storms DLT, 1 snow trooper unit, 1 IRG and 2 snipers. I had two officer upgrades on corps. I would consider this a balance of quantity and quality leaning slightly more towards quality thanks to the officer upgrades on the corp units. It hit the table with roughly 32 minis. Taking out snipers, 28 minis. My win rate with a list like this is much higher than that of the corp spam used for Adepticon. This prompted the writing of this topic.
Let's look at some of the Invader League S3 Single Elims lists.
Orkimedes has made a self proclaimed soulless list. If you forget what it is, click here to go to Table Top Admiral. His list has 40 minis hitting the table. He has 6 Corp units, Bossk, Veers, and 3 sniper strike teams. Excluding the strike teams, he has 34 minis.
Compare this to a Season 3 list of more quality, such as Nicky Myland's double bounty list seen here. It has 31 minis, 25 after strike teams removed. Double bounty list is the most common this season and all fall closer to this number of minis.
On the lowest end, with Starscream's tank/Bossk list, he has 28 minis, 24 after removing sniper strike teams, and 23 if you don't count the tank. So in comparison to Orkimedes' list, he has 11 fewer minis and comparing to my Adepticon list, 14 fewer. Importantly, these are are minis that compete for the same space.
Competition for Cover and Natural Selection
During the YBTL, my team mate Screwtape, ran a Vader list through the whole thing. He made some changes to it after the first match, and one was dropping a snow unit in favor of another storm unit. The main reasons for this was because he had a ton of close quarters power already with Vader and IRG. The second was because he found the snows competed with Vader and the IRG for heavy cover which was sometimes limited, and when it was limited, the snows lost. Meaning they were the ones left in the open, or in a position of cover more likely to be flanked.
This and my lesson from Adepticon made me realize, it gets crowded when you're running 6 corp. Before, the most corp I ever ran was 5, and one was always a naked unit meant for objectives and taking minefields to the face. Going from practically 4 corp to 6, added 10 more minis to the table which needed cover.
Part of this may have been because of the Adepticon tables, but I found my units being shot at in the open way more often than they ever had been before. The Adepticon tables had a lot of line of sight blocking terrain, but often very few positions of scatter terrain or cove such as crates. I was running 5 storm trooper squads. They were constantly crowding each other out of good positioning. So while I had more troopers, they died quicker.
As more units are added to Legion, we will see competition for positioning expand. Currently snows/Vader/IRG/scouts/Sab strikes compete for those forward positions. Sniper strike teams compete with themselves for the best sniping positions. Boba Fett uniquely by using jump, can find his own places of cover. Armor vehicles don't require cover but rather, provide more of it while reducing the number of other minis in your list.
Seeing it Everywhere
After I started thinking about space as a limited resource, I notice it becoming in issue for me or my opponent in every match. And its not always just about your troopers in cover but also getting that flanking angle. In my single elimination match against Kingsley, there was a rebel Z6 unit that had gotten the perfect line on my storms for an open shot. Later in the round, he tried squeezing another Z6 squad into position to also get that open shot, but he was unable to do so. He said out loud, "that squad is the only one that is able to get that shot". As I said, when you are aware of space as a resource, you'll see it come up more and more.
In my Invader League season 3 round robin match against the Notorious Scoundrel Endless, his rebel troopers and Sabine were constantly being shot at while they were caught in the open. In our match, I had 3 DLT storms, 1 naked storm, vs his 5 Z6 rebel units. He had to push into the center of the map as it was intercept transmissions. Endless was quickly crowding his own troops out of the very limited cover available for his push and he was feeling it. Here is a screenshot of his units at one point, closer towards the end of the match.
In the circle, is the practical example of a barricade. Endless had to push into that center, and he was pushing from a Major Offensive deployment, that pipe piece was all he had for the masses of his units to group up around. There was a cliff, sure, but units on that high ground wouldn't be able to contest the center transmission. He could have swung around the left or right, but I had covered those lanes with Boba and snipers.
Imagine instead, if he had few Z6 squads, and instead, his beloved Landspeeder. The troopers he did have would have been nestled up in heavy cover for every attack, making the few units go further. And he would have a unit capable of pushing without concerns of cover.
Visual Example
In this picture, we have the blue X being a squad leader covering a long firing lane down the middle. The double orange lines behind pipe represent the cohered minis in that unit. The green X is in a position trying to flank. With the Blue X squad having the pipe to themselves, at least 3 of the minis should be able to sit snugly up against the pipe, granting heavy cover.
Comparatively, if two squads are trying to crowd behind the pipe, It may look like this.
Now the flanking green X squad leader has at least the closer Blue X squad out of heavy cover. The Blue X squads cohered in lines back to make space behind the pipe. They will have cover from anything shooting up through the center of the map, but they became more vulnerable to the flank.
Cover preserves your units, allowing you to get more value out of them for the points you are spending on them. Fewer minis makes maintaining cover from all angles easier. Every battlefield is different, every match plays out differently. Often times however, you're pushing a lane and cover is limited.
Discussion on this quality vs quantity topic can go on and on. It can go so much deeper. I'm writing a blog post and not a book, so we'll end it here. I hope I got the gears turning. I challenge you to take note during your matches, of times when you could have kept units in cover or got a flanking shot, if your own minis weren't in the way. Reach out to me on discord or in the comments below if you want to share your thoughts about quantity vs quality.
Also be sure to check out the Team Relentless page! Thanks for reading!


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A journey of three hours from Kolkata took us to Itonda, a nondescript village in Birbhum district of Bengal. A two-hundred-year old temple captivated us with its brilliant terracotta panels.
Old timers said river Ajay used to flow next to this village at one time, which made it a commercial hub. As the river changed its direction, the busy hub turned into a small village and was further banished into oblivion after the Maratha attacked it.
Built in jod bangle type — a style exclusive to Bengal school of temple architecture, the temple has a tale behind it. It is said that this temple was the den of Hadkata, a notorious group of bandits in the last century. They used to hide inside of the temple and worship Goddess Kali in tantric cult. The group was vanquished by a brave pathan named Jalal Khan and the temple ownership shifted to a rich family based in Suri town.
Neglect had almost reduced this temple to rubble. Its roof was broken and a giant banyan tree along with other wild sapling overtook the structure. The plinth and platform on the front side were totally damaged.
Four years ago, the West Bengal Archaeology department started restoration of the temple and saved it from total destruction. The renovated temple has lost many terracotta panels from its front and sidewalls. Although unceremoniously painted in deep red in some parts, what stands now is nothing less than a treasure.
To begin with, the shape of the temple itself is very interesting. What appear to be two temples from a distance is actually only one, the gravagriha housing a Kali idol.
Durga in the form of Mahishashurmardini, Kali, Devi and Chandi in the battlefield killing demons like Shambhu and Nishambhu are some of the scenes from Hindu mythology depicted on the panels. Most interestingly, there are soldiers and gatekeepers in European dresses on the panels.
Itonda houses two more small yet beautiful temple in Bazarpara locality. One is a Pancharatna temple built in 1818, and the other built in 1815 by one Gadadhar Pal.
These two temples also have excellent ter-racotta panels.The one built by Palhas scenes of Radha-Krishna with devotees dancing and singing in front of them. The Pancharatna temple contains images of dragon-like animal, armed soldiers and European royally and Dashavatar. Its gates feature men and women in royal chambers of Ram and Sita. Records show these temples were last renovated in 1944, and are braving time even today.
Itonda is at a drive of 40 minutes from Bolpur station, the nearest railhead. Car hire and bus services are available from Bolpur to reach Itonda. The West Bengal tourism department has a well-maintained lodge here in case you want to stay the night.
This article was published on 28th April, 2013 in Hindustan Times
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Such interruptions are common in the speech of young children. They have new experiences that they want to talk about. But they don't quite have the language skills to do it smoothly. They may go through a period when there are many interruptions in their speech that sound like stuttering. This period of dysfluency is a normal stage of development, often occurring sometime between two and five years of age. Researchers tell us that up to 85% of young children go through this stage of "normal dysfluency."
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- Don't put a child on exhibition. "Say your ABCs for Grandma," or "Tell everybody about your new teacher" is asking for dysfluency. If you are concerned about your child developing good manners, remember that children learn by imitating. Use good manners yourself. This provides your child with a model to copy.
- Keep your own speech SLOW and deliberate when talking to your child. We all tend to unconsciously communicate the way that people around us communicate. If you're speaking quickly, your child is likely to speed up in an effort to match you. Dysfluency will increase. If you slow down, your child will slow down without thinking about it, and speech will be more fluent.
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And years from now, when I think back on this senior class, and when I watch them play in their final SoCon championship in a few weeks and receive their diplomas a few months later (should I get a B.A. or a B.S.?), it won't ultimately be the basketball that I'll remember. It'll be the reasons I am able to say yes, this really is that special of a place, to the so many people that have asked me over the years since the run of 2008. The notes on my desk when I'm "late" for work. The heys from the hallways. The post-game high fives. The pranks. The SID lunches. Dart games and photo shoots. SIDIOTY applications. The graduation announcements. The wedding invitations. I have watched over the years as these four have transformed from shy freshmen into team captains and homecoming kings and ambassadors for the game and the kind of people that leverage their influence to raise thousands of dollars for malaria in Africa.
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• Ardhakati Chakrasana
• Padahastasana
• Vajrasana
• Ardha Matsyendrasana
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• Upavista Konasana (Sitting with legs wide)
• Squatting
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Padahastasana - a hand under foot pose or forward bend yoga asana is effective for different health issues and conditions.
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Upavistha Konasana or Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend is good preparation for most of the seated forward bends, twists, and the wide-leg standing poses.
Squatting is also called Malasana- garland pose. Squatting is a posture where the weight of the body is on the feet but the knees and hips are bent.
Sasangasana. Find information, benefits of Shashankasana yoga breathing exercise, to strengthen abdomen, improve respiratory health and function.
Siddhayoni asana directs the energy from the lower psychic centres upward through the spine, stimulating the brain and calming the entire nervous system.
Viparita Karani With Wall Support
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Savasana in Lateral Position or Matsya kridasana is one of the relaxation asanas in yoga. It resembles a playful fish flapping its tail and fins.
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This is a perfect weekend brunch dish. It's rich and decadent and super quick to make. Generally, you think avocado toast. But as always, to keep it healthier and avoid the processed carbohydrates, we used lettuce wraps instead. Avocados are high fat foods, but they are the healthy kind of fats. Avocados are also rich in nutrients , antioxidants and fiber. It is these qualities of the avocado that leave you more satisfied and full after your meal, making it a great weight-loss food.
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- While the eggs are cooking, prepare your avocado. Mash the 4 avocado with a fork. Add the yogurt and jalapeno to the mashed mixture.
- Next add the egg mixture the mashed avocado. Add the lemon juice and season with salt to taste.
- To serve, place desired amount of the egg salad on top of a romaine leaf. Garnish with the "everything but the bagel" seasoning. If you don't have that, you can just garnish with garlic powder and sea salt.


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Tengkai Wang, Qian Wang, Zhimei Wang, Zuomin Xiao, Lunqin Liu, "Diagnostic Value of the Combined Measurement of Serum Hcy, Serum Cys C, and Urinary Microalbumin in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Early Complicating Diabetic Nephropathy", International Scholarly Research Notices, vol. 2013, Article ID 407452, 5 pages, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/407452
Diagnostic Value of the Combined Measurement of Serum Hcy, Serum Cys C, and Urinary Microalbumin in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Early Complicating Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major cause of end-stage kidney disease, and therefore early diagnosis and intervention may help reverse renal damage. One hundred and sixty-eight patients with T2DM and 56 healthy volunteers (control group) were enrolled at Shandong University Qilu Hospital between April 2010 and October 2012. All subjects underwent blood sampling for sera homocysteine (Hcy) and cystatin C (Cys C) assays and a urine microalbumin test. The patients were divided into three groups according to the urine microalbumin excretion rate (UMAER): the simple DM group (SDM group, ), the early-stage DN group (EDN group, ), and the clinical DN and renal failure group (CDN group, ). Correlation analysis was performed to examine the association between sera Hcy and Cys C levels with UMAER. Our findings showed that sera Hcy level, Cys C level, and UMAER increased significantly in the SDM group (, ), the EDN group (), and the CDN group () as compared with the control group. These three biochemical markers also increased significantly with DN progression (). Correlation analysis showed that sera Hcy and Cys C levels were positively correlated with UMAER (, ; , ). In conclusion, our results showed that sera Hcy and Cys C levels increased consistently with the development and progression of DN as indicated by UMAER. Sera Hcy and Cys C are sensitive biomarkers for the detection of early-stage DN and monitoring its progression.
1. Introduction
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus. Renal damage may underlie early-stage DN, which, in most cases, is asymptomatic. Proteinuria is present in patients with advanced stage DN. Early detection and intervention in diabetic patients with DN will possibly reverse, or even eliminate, underlying renal damage. Therefore, the early diagnosis and treatment of DN are crucial [1, 2]. The urine microalbumin excretion rate (UMAER) is a traditional standard measure for evaluating glomerular filtration and is helpful for detecting early-stage DN and monitoring its progression. However, a combination of biomarkers is needed to improve the prediction of DN in clinical practice.
Recent studies have suggested that DN is a chronic inflammatory disorder mediated by a series of cytokines, including interleukin-6, interleukin-8, and tumor necrosis factor-α as well as homocysteine (Hcy) and cystatin C (Cys C). Homocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases [3] and has been reported in patients with chronic kidney diseases [4]. Hcy is thought to be associated with microvascular complications in diabetic patients [5–8]. As a member of the cysteine protease inhibitor superfamily involved in the metabolism of Hcy, Cys C is an ideal endogenous marker for estimating glomerular filtration and identifying early-stage glomerular damage. The recent study suggested that Cys C can also be used as predictor of heat failure [9–11]. The mAlb in urine had been known as an indicator for evaluating glomerular filtration and used for the early diagnosis and stage of DN.
The primary objective of this study was to investigate whether sera Hcy and Cys C levels are associated with UMAER in patients with DN. The usefulness of sera Hcy and Cys C assays combined with UMAER for detecting early-stage renal damage in diabetic patients was also determined.
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Patient Recruitment
The study protocol was approved by the Institutional Review Board at Shandong University Qilu Hospital. One hundred and sixty-eight patients, who were diagnosed with T2DM in accordance with the World Health Organization Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes Mellitus [12], were enrolled between April 2010 and October 2012. The staging of DN was determined as previously reported [13]: stage I-II (simple DM (SDM)) with a UMAER <30 mg/24 h was observed in 51 patients (24 males and 27 females), aged (range, 39–72); stage III (EDN) with a UMAER of 30–300 mg/24 h was observed in 60 patients (28 males and 32 females), aged (43–75); and stage IV-V (CDN) with a UMAER >300 mg/24 h was observed in 57 patients (27 males and 30 females), aged (46–76). Fifty-six healthy volunteers (26 males and 30 females) without a known history of DM, aged (40–74), were simultaneously recruited as controls. All groups were comparable in terms of age and sex. Concomitant cardiovascular, hepatic, or other medical conditions were excluded in all subjects. None of the subjects had received folic acid, vitamin B, anticoagulants, or antiplatelet agents within 2 months prior to enrollment. All patients gave written informed consent prior to participation in this study.
2.2. Urine and Blood Sampling
All subjects were instructed to collect 24 h urine samples (from 07.00 am on the day) in a clean plastic ware containing 10 mL xylene. A well-mixed urine sample (5 mL) was used for the UMAER test. Fasting venous blood (3 mL) was sampled and centrifuged at 3,000 rpm for 10 min, and the sera were stored at −80°C for Hcy and Cys C assays.
2.3. Clinical Biochemistry Assays
Urinary microalbumin was measured using an automatic immunoturbidimetric assay (Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbH, Marburg, Germany) with a BN ProSpec automatic protein analyzer (Dade Behring Marburg GmbH, Marburg, Germany). An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit (Baoman Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China) was used to measure urinary microalbumin at a concentration below 10 mg/L. Serum Hcy was measured using an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) with a Roche Cobas E601 automatic electrochemiluminescence analyzer (Roche Diagnostics Co., Ltd., Mannheim, Germany). Serum Cys C was measured using a latex-particle-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay (Ailex Scientific, Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China) with an Olympus 2700 automatic biochemistry analyzer (Olympus Corporation, Tokyo, Japan).
2.4. Statistical Analysis
SPSS 13.0 statistical software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) was used for statistical analysis. Continuous data were expressed as mean ± SD, and the means between two groups were compared using Student's independent two-sample -test. Correlation analysis of sera Hcy and Cys C levels with UMAER was performed using a linear correlation model.
3. Results
3.1. Sera Hcy and Cys C Levels Increase with DN Progression in Diabetic Patients
The results of sera Hcy and Cys C assays and the UMAER test in diabetic patients and control subjects are shown in Table 1. Sera Hcy and Cys C levels and UMAER were significantly increased in the SDM group (, and , resp.), the EDN group (, and , resp.), and the CDN group (, and , resp.) as compared to the control group. In diabetic patients, all three markers were elevated more in the EDN group than in the SDM group (all ). These significant increases were also seen in the CDN group as compared to the EDN group (all ).
|Hcy: homocysteine; Cys C: cystatin C; UMAER: urine microalbumin excretion rate; SDM: simple diabetes mellitus; EDN: early diabetic nephropathy; CDN: clinical diabetic nephropathy. * and ** for diabetic patients versus control subjects; △ for EDN versus SDM; ▲ for CDN versus EDN.
3.2. Correlation Analysis
Correlation analysis of sera Hcy and Cys C (dependent variables) against UMAER (independent variable) showed that both Hcy and Cys C levels were positively correlated with UMAER (, ; , , resp.).
4. Discussion
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is believed to be the best indicator of renal function. The clearance rate of exogenous substances, such as inulin and radioisotopes, is considered to be the standard estimation of glomerular filtration. However, this method is frequently limited by access to equipment and an eligible population, and the administration of exogenous substances also poses some safety risks to humans. It is likely that the clearance rate of endogenous substances, such as blood urea nitrogen and creatinine, would not reveal early-stage glomerular damage as the kidneys have a strong compensation function. Endogenous substance clearance may also be affected by protein intake, metabolic activity, and some drugs [14]. These routine tests are not effective in detecting early-stage renal damage in diabetic patients as DN normally has a latent onset. Therefore, laboratory diagnostic markers are desired for the prediction and early diagnosis of DN in clinical practice.
Microalbumin, a large molecular-weight protein, leaks through the glomerular membrane into urine only when glomerular filtration is disrupted. Urinary microalbumin is a major marker of damage to the charge selectivity and barrier integrity of the glomerular membrane. Therefore, the UMAER is considered the standard measure of glomerular damage. Normally, urine contains a very low concentration of albumin. However, urinary albumin concentration increases if the leakage of albumin through the glomerular membrane is beyond reabsorption by the renal tubule, indicating serious glomerular damage. Chronic hyperglycemia and poor blood glucose control will thicken the glomerular basal membrane, resulting in glomerular hyperinfiltration, and increase microalbumin leakage into the urine. Our results showed that even asymptomatic SDM patients had a significantly increased UMAER. This measure can be used to determine the severity and staging of DN in diabetic patients. The UMAER test is a relatively simple procedure, but it requires the collection of 24 h urine samples. Microalbumin excretion may also be affected by position, exercise, urinary tract infection, stress response, and protein intake.
Hcy is a major metabolite of methionine and cysteine, and this metabolite is derived mainly from remethylation of methionine. Hyperhomocysteinemia has been shown to be associated with a series of chronic, noninfective diseases, such as coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and stroke, and has been increasingly reported as an independent risk factor of DN [15–17]. Serum Hcy level is also an independent factor affecting UMAER [18]. Hyperhomocysteinemia exerts a mutual effect on renal damage occurring in DN patients, as Hcy is primarily synthesized and metabolized in the kidneys [19]. Both a reduction in GFR and early-stage tubular epithelial disorder can increase serum Hcy level. Our results showed that Hcy increased in SDM patients as compared to control subjects and continued to increase with DN progression. This may have been due to Hcy metabolism abnormalities caused by insulin resistance or insufficiency. Fonseca et al. [20] reported that the insulin sensitivity index was negatively correlated with plasma Hcy level. This finding suggests that Hcy may be a predictive factor for DN, and regular monitoring of serum Hcy level in diabetic patients may help detect early-stage DN and prevent the occurrence and progression of renal damage. The mechanism underlying hyperhomocysteinemia-associated DN is unknown. It is possible that Hcy is easily oxidized by the blood into toxic superoxide anions and hydroxyl radicals [21, 22]. Excess generation of these oxidants will compromise the elimination of free radicals by microvascular endothelial cells and initiate cell membrane lipid peroxidation. Membrane integrity damage will consequently result in microvascular endothelial impairment and degeneration. Hyperhomocysteinemia may lead to microvascular thrombosis by activating oxidative stress, direct cytotoxicity, the nitric oxide pathway, and coagulation factors [22–24]. The formation of microvascular thrombi will damage endothelial cells and impair glomerular filtration.
Cys C, also called γ-microprotein, is a homocysteine protease inhibitor synthesized by various nucleated cells. This microprotein is a low-molecular weight, basic, and nonglycosylated protein widely present in nucleated cells and humoral fluids throughout the body. The synthesis of Cys C is normally constant and less likely to be affected by age, sex, nutritional status, inflammatory response, or diet. Circulating Cys C can only be filtered by the glomerular membrane and is almost completely reabsorbed and metabolized by the proximal convoluted tubule without returning to the circulation. Tubular epithelial cells do not secrete Cys C. Even minimal glomerular damage will result in a significant increase in serum Cys C level, causing disease progression. Therefore, Cys C is thought to be a more sensitive and specific endogenous substance for estimating GFR [25, 26]. As a specific homocysteine protease inhibitor, Cys C can inhibit Hcy degradation and increase serum Hcy level. Cys C will synergize with Hcy and cathepsin and impact adversely on microvascular endothelia [18]. Our results showed that the great majority of diabetic patients had a significant increase in serum Cys C. The serum levels of both Hcy and Cys C increased more significantly in CDN patients as compared to EDN and SDM patients and showed a positive correlation with UMAER. This suggests that Hcy and Cys C may contribute synergistically to the occurrence and progression of DN in diabetic patients.
Sera Hcy and Cys C assays can be carried out using multiple automatic analysis systems, such as particle-enhanced luminescence or scattering immunoturbidimetry and fluorescence immunoassay. These analyses are easy to perform, less likely to be affected by confounding factors, and more reproducible as compared to the UMAER test. Sera Hcy and Cys C assays in combination with the UMAER test are expected to be more effective in detecting early-stage DN [27, 28].
In conclusion, sera Hcy and Cys C levels increased significantly with UMAER in diabetic patients as compared to control subjects. These levels were elevated more in DN patients compared to SDM patients. A positive correlation between sera Hcy/Cys C level and UMAER was observed. This suggests that the increases in sera Hcy/Cys C and urinary microalbumin are closely associated with the occurrence and progression of DN in diabetic patients. The levels of these three markers increased preceding the occurrence of proteinuria and even in the presence of minimal glomerular damage. Therefore, sera Hcy and Cys C assays in combination with the UMAER test are clinically useful for detecting early-stage DN and monitoring disease progression. This combined assay method will allow a more sensitive and accurate evaluation of renal damage in early-stage DN. Timely intervention for hyperhomocysteinemia and cystatinemia will be helpful in preventing and delaying the development and progression of DN.
Conflict of Interests
The authors declare that they have no conflict of interests with any of the companies.
This study was supported by research funding from the National Natural Science Foundation (81170515 and 81070407) and grants from Shandong Provincial Science and Technology Development Program (Y2008C121, 2013GSF11824) and Shandong Provincial Medical and Health Science and Technology Development (JZ 21).
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The sun sets, but twilight never leaves the sky for a month or more in Stockholm each summer. So it was that I awoke at 1 a.m. to the view of an orange ring on the northern horizon, and at 3:30 a.m. opened my curtains to this:
By 4 a.m. the city was in bright sunlight, and from my taxi window I noticed a mob of youngsters and dozens of taxis at a street corner. The cab driver: "It's a nightclub."
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Bermudez (13-3) will be looking to get a win over a big name and add it to his six-fight win streak. Back in March, Bermudez finished Jimy Hettes with TKO win at UFC 171 in the third round earning him the Fight of the night bonus. He also has wins over Steven Siler, Max Holloway, Matt Grice, Tommy Hayden and Pablo Garza since a three-fight losing streak that included back to back submission losses to Jordan Rinaldi and Diego Brandao in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter 14.
Clay Guida (31-4) a veteran of the UFC was a light weight contender for years, however since he went to feather weight he has mixed results with a 3-1 record. Suffering TKO a loss to Chad Mendes at UFC 174, Clay Guida was able to come back and get a win over Hatsu Hioki at UFC Fight Night – Minotauro vs. Nelson.
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text: Al Franken Back to Work Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations 6:25 AM PST 11/27/2017 by the Associated Press FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME John Lamparski/Getty Images 'CBS This Morning' also aired a sitdown with the embattled Minnesota senator Monday. Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said he doesn't remember whether he touched women inappropriately while having his picture taken with them at campaign events. The Democrat's comments were the latest indication that he had no plans to step down amid allegations of sexual misconduct. One woman alleges Franken forcibly kissed her on a USO tour and took a sexually suggestive photo while she was sleeping; three other women allege Franken grabbed their buttocks while posing with them for photos during separate campaign events in 2007, 2008 and 2010. "I take thousands and thousands of pictures, sometimes in chaotic and crowded situations," Franken said in an interview aired Monday by CBS. "I can't say I haven't done that. I'm very sorry if these women experienced that." Franken added that he has to be "a lot more sensitive, and a lot more careful" when he takes a picture and when he meets someone: "I'm going to make sure that this does not happen again." Democratic Senator Al Franken is talking in-depth for the first time about accusations of sexual misconduct. Franken tells @esmemurphy of CBS's Minneapolis station WCCO, that he's ashamed and embarrassed https://t.co/M5C0eekn6v pic.twitter.com/DatkhR1yOR — CBS News (@CBSNews) November 27, 2017 Franken's interviews with Minnesota media outlets over the weekend were the first interviews granted since he was swept into a nationwide tide of sexual misconduct allegations. Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore is accused of initiating sexual conduct with teenagers during the 1970s. And Michigan Rep. John Conyers is giving up his leadership position as top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee amid a congressional probe into allegations of sexual harassment. Both men deny the allegations. Franken told the Minneapolis Star Tribune he doesn't remember taking the specific photos, but said such groping is "not something I would intentionally do." Asked whether he expected other women to step forward with similar allegations, Franken said: "If you had asked me two weeks ago, 'Would any woman say I had treated her with disrespect?' I would have said no. So this has just caught me by surprise.... I certainly hope not." The first woman to come forward was Los Angeles radio news anchor Leeann Tweeden. She released a photo earlier this month showing the then-comedian grinning while reaching out toward her chest, as if to grope her, as she slept on a military aircraft during a USO tour in 2006. Franken told Minnesota Public Radio on Sunday the photo was "inexcusable." He declined to explain it further. "What my intention was doesn't matter. What matters is that I am chained to that photo," Franken said. "She...didn't have any ability to consent. She had every right to feel violated by that photo. I have apologized to her, and I was very grateful that she accepted my apology." Tweeden said Franken also forcibly kissed her while rehearsing for a USO performance; Franken has said he has a different recollection of the rehearsal. Franken faces a Senate ethics investigation — which he welcomed in the wake of Tweeden's allegation — though it's unclear when that review may begin. Franken, who hasn't faced widespread calls to resign, said he will fully cooperate. Franken missed votes after the first accusations were made public. He said he spent the holiday break with his wife and the rest of his family. When he goes back to work Monday, he said, he'll ask tough questions about proposed tax legislation that "would affect Minnesota and the rest of the country in a terrible way." Franken sidestepped when asked whether the allegations would make him less effective in the Senate. He noted he has apologized to women who have felt disrespected and "to everyone I have let down." "I think this will take some time," he told Minnesota Public Radio. "I am trying to handle this in a way that adds to an important conversation. And to be a better public servant and a better man. That is what my goal is." Franken came to the Senate after a months-long recount gave him a 312-vote victory in his 2008 election. He immediately tried to distance himself from his decades of professional comedy, which included raunchy writing and off-color jokes. He also avoided national reporters. Dozens of women who've worked with Franken, including former Senate staffers and women who worked with him on NBC's Saturday Night Live, signed statements supporting Franken following Tweeden's allegations. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME the Associated Press email@example.com @thr


text: Software HP bolsters LAN switch intelligence Michael Martin @itworldca Published: March 2nd, 2006HP ProCurve last month unveiled additions to its wiring closet, aggregation and core switch lines, featuring support for power over Ethernet, a revamped programmable ASIC and more flexible media options.The centrepieces of HP's switch rollout are the chassis-based ProCurve 5400 and the stackable ProCurve 3500, both designed as 10/100/1,000Mbps wiring closet boxes. The 5400 is positioned as a competitor to Cisco's Catalyst 4500 and 4900, while the 3500 goes up against Cisco's Catalyst 3750 series.The switches feature HP's latest programmable ASIC, dubbed the ProVision. The ProVision ASIC performs a number of tasks previously performed in software, including HP's Virus Throttling, which flags traffic flows typically associated with viruses and slows them down. The ASICs can also perform per-port policy enforcement and security checks.Even with all management functions enabled, the switches are able to perform at wire speed, noted Darren Hamilton, category business manager for ProCurve at HP Canada."There's no handoff required to software or a module, so where we become a better performer is when the switches are challenged with packet interrogation and security," Hamilton explained.The 5400 and 3500 also feature Power over Ethernet (PoE) on all ports. A lot of users are looking at VoIP implementations, wireless infrastructures or Web cams, Hamilton noted, so PoE is becoming a more attractive feature. It's also becoming more afordable, which is why HP decided to introduce it as standard on the 5400 and 3500."For customers that have a mix of PoE and non-PoE devices, or who have no PoE now, but know they're going to PoE in the future, they can affordably overprovision now," Hamilton said.Alan Freedman, an analyst with IDC Canada in Toronto, agreed PoE is growing, driven largely by VoIP."The fact that HP is coming out with a universal port and the fact that there's minimal, if any, uplift in price, I think that will help drive more adoption."HP's share of the routing and switching market still can't compare with Cisco's, but it is growing Freedman noted."They're definitely on the radar screens of the big vendors," he said. "They're significant, not necessarily because of the size of ProCurve, but because of the relationship they have with HP corporate and all of HP's installed base."In addition to the 5400 and 3500, HP introlduced the ProCurve 6200, a LAN switch aggregator, which supports 24 ports of Gigabit Ethernet over copper and several different types of fibre. The switch also includes a slot for an optional 4-port media-flexible 10-Gigabit module.For basic connectivity HP launched the ProCurve 4200, which includes 72 ports of 10/100Mbps. The switch includes two slots which can be used to add 48 other 10/100Mbps ports, 32 Gigabit copper ports, or 12 100Mbps FX fibre links.The ProCurve 5400 comes in 6-slot and 12-slot versions, starting at $2,879. The six-slot version will be available in April with the 12-slot available by summer.The 3500 starts at $4,999 and is slated to ship in April.The 4200 starts at $1,879 and will be available this month.The 6200 starts at $9,379 and will ship in the summer.QuickLink: 067508 Software copper, fibre


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Having sold 40,000 tickets in just one location— in its premiere four-week engagement at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut— The Supernaturalists™ starring Criss Angel LIVE (who is also Creator, Director and Executive Producer) is now headed to a city near you. The Supernaturalists™ opening run at Foxwoods was the most successful, record-breaking launch of ANY ensemble magic show in history and a critically acclaimed smash which reached more than 251,250,640 people via global media over the course of its opening weekend.
The Supernaturalists–described by the Las Vegas Sun as "The Most Mind Blowing Magic Spectacle Out There!"—will star Criss Angel LIVE for this limited run, and will kick off January 12 at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY and conclude January 16 in Easton, PA at the State Theatre. These will be the only 2016 shows starring Criss, following which the tour heads to Europe and Mexico. The SUPERNATURALISTS returns to the US in the summer and will continue domestically through the remainder of the year.
Criss Angel's The Supernaturalists™ features 9 mind-blowing magicians that destroy reality and revolutionize the live magic ensemble experience. Performers include two veterans of NBC's America's Got Talent, illusionist Landon Swank and escape artist Spencer Horsman; and members of Angel's ensemble who have been featured in both his live shows and television projects including mentalist Banachek, up-and-coming female magician Krystyn Lambert, The Great Maestro, and his assistant FiFi. They will be joined by French card master Stefan; the street magician Adrian Vega; and dog conjuror Johnny Dominquez.
Explaining his motivation for The Supernaturalists, Criss Angel says: "While there are other ensemble shows out there, performing many of the same illusions that have been around for years, my goal is to redefine magic touring like Cirque du Soleil did for the circus. I've scoured the globe for the very best performers, each in their respected disciplines, and our lineup is truly historic. Our illusions are not only original, but revolutionary."
For an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek from the cast of The Supernaturalists™ or to purchase tickets, please go to http://thesupernaturalists.com/tour.
The unprecedented world-class cast includes a variety of magicians from around the globe:
"The Illusionist" Landon Swank (United States)
Landon Swank is the next big thing in magic…He blew away the competition and was among the finalists on America's Got Talent, and was featured in 10 episodes of the show. Swank has starred in his own TV series, and has been viewed by in excess of 100 million people (on television alone).
"The Mentalist" Banachek (South Africa)
Co-Producer Banachek is a Lifetime Achievement award recipient, two-time Entertainer of the Year, and was awarded Outstanding Contribution to the World of Mentalism. Banachek is the only man to fool scientists with the power of his mind, and is known by his peers as the greatest mentalist alive. He has performed all over the world, is an author of eight best-selling magic/mentalism books, has appeared in countless TV specials and has been the magic producer of the most successful magic series in television history, MINDFREAK.
"The Femme Fatale Of Legerdemain" Krystyn (United States)
Direct from the number one best-selling magic show Criss Angel BeLIEve at the Luxor in Las Vegas and leading magic's female revolution, she is dominating the field on stage and on camera. She has been featured in Teen Vogue, on the Today Show and in 10 episodes of the Criss Angel BeLIEve television series. Krystyn has been awarded World Teen Magician, placed second on America's Most Talented Kids, has been honored by the Magic Castle with the Junior Achievement Award and starred in the documentary Make Believe—an award-winning film.
"The Escape Artist" Spencer Horsman (U.S.)
From history to the future, Spencer has been hailed as the Houdini of our day. A child prodigy who has performed for millions weekly on America's Got Talent, he has also appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and been seen live on stage with Lance Burton and David Copperfield. He is the king of death-defying escapes!
"The Manipulator" Stefan Vanel (France)
Stefan, the magician's magician, is an award-winning Champion Of Magic and Magician Of The Year. He has starred in his own multi-year hit TV series, highly-rated television specials, had a seven-year run in MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris, and in his acclaimed live show in Las Vegas for over a decade.
"The Street Magician" Adrian Vega (Spain)
The only first place winner in both the categories of close-up and stage magic in the Cordoba magic competition, Vega has also won the Spanish Championship Of Close-Up magic. This phenom has been awarded Spanish Magician Of The Year by his peers and received a special Award Of Merit in London.
"The Dog Conjuror" Johnny Dominguez (Colombia)
One of the most original and in-demand acts out there, Johnny has been awarded Best Showman Of Colombia two times and has performed in circuses around the world for over 30 years. His love for animals and uncanny ability to understand their behavior has resulted in the most unbelievable magic act and the only one in the world of its kind. His compassion will not only touch the audience on stage but will reach beyond, with a program designed to work with local animal shelters to facilitate adoptions and educate the public in the theater lobby every night.
"The Joker" The Great Maestro (Mexico)
Kung Fu World Champion and co-star of over 2500 performances of Criss Angel BeLIEve at the Luxor in Las Vegas, he has appeared in numerous episodes of both the MINDFREAK and BeLIEve television series. Maestro continues with his hilarious live performances in BeLIEve 10 times a week in Vegas while performing on tour in The Supernaturalists™ with the use of a teleportation device.
"The Joker" FiFi (U.S.V.I.)
Show-stopping magic assistant to The Great Maestro and zany foil to the Amazing Johnathan for almost a decade, FiFi has appeared on countless television shows including MINDFREAK, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and A&E's Evening at the Improv. A native of the Virgin Islands, yet not a virgin, she resides in Las Vegas and performs frequently in Criss Angel BeLIEve.
THE SUPERNATURALISTS™ STARRING CRISS ANGEL LIVE tour dates are as follows:
Tue 1/12/2016 Rochester, NY Auditorium Theatre 12/5
Wed 1/13/2016 Albany, NY Palace Theatre 12/5
Thu 1/14/2016 Huntington, NY The Paramount 12/4
Fri 1/15/2016 Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center 12/4
Sat 1/16/2016 Easton, PA State Theatre (2 shows) 12/9
About Criss Angel:
For over a decade, Criss Angel has dominated the world of magic as the biggest name on the planet. His visionary approach to the art escapes the confines of tradition and has given birth to a new breed of modern mysticism. From his role as star, creator, Executive Producer, and Director of his hugely successful A&E television series Criss Angel MINDFREAK, to his countless television specials, books, retail products, music CDs, and more, Criss is the most influential and copied magician of the modern era.
Prior to the premiere of The Supernaturalists™ in 2015, Angel unveiled his second production—featuring his first performances outside of Las Vegas in more than six years—with MINDFREAK® Live! The show's sold-out premiere run of 18 shows were a huge success, selling out one month prior to its opening.
All the while, Angel continues his wildly successful residency show–which began in 2008 in partnership with Cirque du Soleil, Criss Angel BeLIEve. The show celebrated its 7th anniversary on Halloween 2015, and performs nightly Wednesday through Sunday (eight-ten shows per week) at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Criss' partnership with Cirque du Soleil and MGM Resorts International (he serves as writer/director, illusion designer, and star) has resulted in it being the #1 best-selling live magic show in the world since its opening, and has had over 2500 performances. The Huffington Post's Lee Speigel calls it "The Magic Event of a Lifetime."
His acclaimed series MINDFREAK on A&E is the most successful magic show in television history, resulting in more hours of magic during prime time than any other magic show ever. Angel's most recent series, Criss Angel BeLIEve, premiered on Spike on October 15, 2013 as Spike TV's most-watched original series premiere in over 18 months. In November 2013, Endemol, the world's largest independent production and distribution company, announced that it had acquired the international television distribution rights (outside of North America) to the series, and now the show is seen in over 100 countries worldwide.
Angel is also the most watched magician in Internet history—a YouTube sensation. His "Walk on Water" clip has generated over 60 million views alone, and all of his clips combined have generated more than 300 million views. Criss also has the largest social media following of any illusionist, with six million followers.


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Review: 2017 Subaru Outback creates enduring impression
Top to bottom, there's a lot to like in the 2017 Outback.
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The 2017 Subaru Outback lends lots of credence to the maxim that first impressions are lasting impressions. The substantial click-swoosh on first opening the driver's-side door, the easy ingress onto a comfortable, firm leather seat, and the plush, soft-touch surfaces all around proved to be markers for a rewarding five-day test-driving experience.
The 2017 Outback 2.5i Limited never gave me reason to think I had merely been overcome by the rush of new-car scented air.
New Englanders are no strangers to the Subaru Outback. Consistently among the top-selling vehicles in this part of the country, this 5-passenger midsize wagon thrives in all seasons, showing the kind of pluck we'd like to think is our birthright. On the surface, though, the Outback is not a car that quickens one's pulse as a spiffy sports car might.
I'm sure that's not what I expected either, as I pressed the push-button starter for the 4-cylinder Boxer engine and prepped for my daily trek from Acton down Route 2 to Interstate 95 and eventually home. Surprisingly, I felt a bit relieved. My somewhat worn, end-of-day concentration made easy sense of the array of vehicle systems before me.
Judiciously laid out, it was without a cavalcade of buttons running down the console from the voice-activated 7-inch touch screen multimedia system with optional navigation to the dual-zone climate control. The Outback Limited demanded little but simple intuition to connect my Bluetooth enabled phone, tune the radio, and set the air conditioning. Later, when I needed to dive into the inner workings of either the navigation system or vehicle settings, the multi-touch display served up the necessary menus logically and quickly.
The entry-level Outback 2.5i receives a smaller 6.2-inch touch screen display while a new-for-2017 flagship Touring trim includes navigation as standard.
Notwithstanding the setting sun behind me causing occasional glare on the LCD display that made it difficult to view, I settled into the drive home with a feeling of confidence inspired by the commanding ride height and expansive view all around the vehicle. The 175 horsepower 2.5-liter engine provided sufficient thrust to prevent any sense of straining to get up to speed or to pass other vehicles. The continuously variable transmission delivered none of the racket often associated with this type of powertrain. Meanwhile, paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel offered a pleasant alternative when a little more driving engagement was desired, allowing manual shifting through six pre-set gear ratios.
Output jumps to 256 horsepower when equipped with the 3.6-liter 6-cylinder Boxer engine available on Limited and Touring trims.
It doesn't take long to appreciate the poise of this vehicle. With its raised four-wheel independent suspension, symmetrical all-wheel-drive, and electric power-assisted rack and pinion steering, the Outback Limited seems to glide down the highway in a way that defies its price point.
Take it on a longer trip, as I did, going to the Cape Cod National Seashore and Provincetown, and the benefits of its many available safety systems prove indispensible for making the day's driving more stress-free.
Subaru's award-winning EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, optional on Premium and Limited trims and standard on the Touring, is the centerpiece, providing conveniences such as adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist functions. With cruise control, the camera-based technology monitors the speed of forward traffic. When traffic slows it will reduce vehicle speed to match that of the vehicle ahead, resuming set speed when passing or when traffic speeds up. The system performed flawlessly all along the crowded Mid-Cape Highway.
At one point, in stop-and-go traffic, an EyeSight® alert popped up in the display telling me that the car in front of me had moved, an indication that I should move forward, too. It is a much preferred way to get my attention than having the driver behind me blast the horn.
Standard on the Limited and Touring and optional on the Premium is blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert. As careful as I'd like to think I am as a driver, these systems gave me eyes behind my head, whether it was seeing an approaching vehicle that I missed or detecting a bicyclist zipping across the parking lot out of my field of view. I avoided accident scenarios like these more than once in the busy National Seashore parking lot and in the crowded Provincetown public parking lot. The high resolution, wide-angle rearview camera that's standard equipment was mightily helpful, too. Fortunately, it never came to deploying the new reverse automatic braking.
You always run the risk of getting stuck in Cape Cod traffic, especially on Labor Day weekend. An extra half-hour averaging 10 miles-per-hour might not only be exasperating but can get expensive if the vehicle isn't very fuel efficient. Fortunately, I didn't suffer on that account in the Outback. Even with two extended episodes of bumper-to-bumper traffic, on the way in and on the way out, the Outback rewarded me with a combined average fuel economy of 28.2 miles per gallon. That's right in line with the EPA rating for this vehicle.
There are many ways to leave lasting impressions. A key utilitarian feature that I didn't have a need to use during my test of the Outback was the step-style doorsills. Not only do they make it easier to access the roof rails, retractable crossbars, and tie-downs, they also are a lot safer. Then there are the 73.3 cubic feet of available cargo space and the removable, washable cargo area tray that speak loudly to the car's versatility. Finally, there are the heated front AND rear seats—surely proof that the 2017 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited is a family-friendly, all-weather warrior ready to impress New Englanders.
2017 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
Price, base/as tested (with destination): $32,390/$35,260. Fuel economy, EPA estimated: 25 city/32 highway/28 combined. Fuel economy, Globe observed: 28.2 combined. Drivetrain: 2.5-liter, horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Boxer engine; continuously variable transmission, all-wheel-drive. Body: 5-passenger midsize wagon.
Horsepower: 175. Torque: 174 lb.-ft. Overall length: 189.6 in. Wheelbase: 108.1 in. Height: 66.1 in. (w/ roof rails). Width: 72.4 in. Curb weight: 3,671 lbs.
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On-board store
On-board store delights travellers with fresh coffee, on-the-go snacks and other convenience goods.
The on-board store always offers high-quality coffee and hot drinks – espresso-based coffee drinks with fresh Estonian milk foam, cocoa and tee. Sweet and savoury pastries are baked on site at the store. Passengers can also enjoy quick and easy meals from the grille menu, a variety of hot dogs, wraps, paninis and taquitos.
The selection includes goods from the islands of Muhu, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. You can purchase food, craft beers and souvenirs. Those with a sweet tooth are sure to find something to their linking, as are health enthusiasts who can choose from a variety of vegetable snacks, health shots, nuts and granola bars.
The store also carries a selection of popular newspapers and magazines and other traditional news stand items.
Fast-paced life requires proper nutritious food. We ensure that you would have a lovely selection of nutritious foods even during the busiest of days. Stop by R-Kiosk, where you are welcomed with snacks, cold-pressed juices, sweet treats, proper coffee with an excellent milk foam and a lot more.
Bon appétit and bon voyage!Riho Aunroos
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On-board stores care about the environment. Our coffee cups carry the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, we use wooden stir sticks for coffee drinks, paper straws and napkins made of recycled materials.
R-Kiosk Estonia AS continues the provision of store services on the ferries Piret, Tõll, Leiger and Tiiu as of 1 October 2019. R-Kiosk Estonia AS, with 100 points of sale, is owned by the Norwegian family enterprise Reitan Group, which is the second largest convenience store retail chain in Europe. In total the group employs over 18 000 employees, about 350 of them in Estonia. As on of the few Estonian retail sale companies, R-Kiosk Estonia AS manages its stores along with franchisees.
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Superhero film Black Panther has won the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild awards (SAGs). The box office hit picked up best ensemble cast award in a motion picture, the SAG ceremony's closest thing to a best film prize.
Asked if Black Panther had changed the film industry, lead actor Chadwick Boseman who plays T'Challa said the film has changed what it means to be "young, gifted and black".
British winners included Emily Blunt for her performance in A Quiet Place. The actress picked up the prize for best supporting actress for the film, which was directed by and co-starred her husband John Krasinski.
The SAGs have well and truly blown the Oscars race wide open, with Black Panther now being considered as a serious contender for the best picture Oscar. Bohemian Rhapsody picked up that prize at the Golden Globes, while Green Book won at the Producers' Guild of America Awards.


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- Producer
- Ridge
- Origin
- Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, The Americas United States
- Colour
- red
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Zinfandel/Primitivo
- Farming Style
- sustainable
- Closure Style
- cork
- Maturity
- drink or keep
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 12
- Wine Score
- 95 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Aug 2018
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The 2016 Zinfandel Geyserville is a powerful, tightly wound wine. Beams of supporting tannin and acidity give the 2016 its distinctly virile, imposing personality. Black cherry, graphite, lavender, and spice are all laced throughout. Deceptively medium in body, the 2016 packs a serious punch. It also needs at least a few years in bottle to settle down, as the tannins are quite imposing, There is a purity to the 2016 that is absolutely striking. 95 points
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