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Dr Chiara Francavilla
Research Fellow
The lab focuses on exploring how the trafficking of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) from and to the plasma membrane can elicit specific cellular responses. We use a highly multidisciplinary approach named 'functional proteomics', which integrates quantitative Mass Spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics, bioinformatics analysis, functional assays and imaging techniques. Our research aims at uncovering the molecular mechanisms underlying the intracellular trafficking of RTKs, resultant signaling specificity, and downstream outputs during development and cancer progression. The final goal hereby is to identify and characterize proteins with key roles in RTK signaling and trafficking that can be targeted for intervention in human diseases.
03/2016 - present: Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Dale Fellow at Division of Cellular&Molecular Function, School of Biological Sciences, FBMH, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
02/2013 - 02/2016: Senior Postdoctoral Fellow at NNF-CPR (Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research), University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (Group of Prof. J.V. Olsen).
01/2010 - 01/2013: Postdoctoral Fellow (Marie Curie Intra European (IEF) and EMBO Long Term Postdoctoral Fellowships) at NNF-CPR (Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research), University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (Group of Prof. J.V. Olsen).
05/2009 - 12/2009: Postdoctoral fellow at FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology (IFOM) and European Institute of Oncology (IEO), Milan, Italy (Group of Dr. U. Cavallaro).
02/2005 - 04/2009: PhD student at SEMM (European School of Molecular Medicine), FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology (IFOM) and European Institute of Oncology (IEO), Milan, Italy. Title of the doctoral thesis in Molecular Medicine: The adhesion molecule NCAM is a master regulator of Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor (FGFR) activity. Supervisors: Dr. U. Cavallaro and Prof. G. Christofori (University of Basel, Switzerland)
10/1998 - 04/2004: Master Degree in Industrial Biotechnology at University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
Social responsibility
Memberships of committees and professional bodies
01/2018 - present
Member of British Society for Biochemistry
09/2017 - present
Junior Academic Lead of the Bio-MS core group, FBMH
02/2017 - present
Associate member of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC), Manchester
10/2016 - present
Member of the Cellular and Developmental Systems Domain Core Group, FBMH
09/2016 - present
Representative of Non-Clinical Fellows in FBMH
05/2016 - present
Member of British Society for Cell Biology (BSCB) and of British Society for Proteomics Research (BSPR)
External positions
Associate Member , Manchester Cancer Research Center2017 → …
Areas of expertise
- Q Science (General) - signaling, quantitative proteomics, endocytosis, receptor tyrosine kinases, FGFR
Biology, Medicine and Health (BMH) Domains
- cell signaling, quantitative proteomics, phopshoproteomics, Mass spectrometry, receptor tyrosine kinases, receptor trafficking, endocytosis, Cell migration, cell proliferation, breast cancer
Related information
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Activity: Examination
Activity: Examination
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk


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Inclusivity Training: Power Up Your Third Chakra to Stoke Your Inner Fire and Strength
Try this short sequence 3–5 times on its own, or as part of a longer practice to ignite the energy in your third chakra.
Sign up now for Yoga Journal's new online course Inclusivity Training for Yoga: Building Community with Compassion with Chelsea Jackson Roberts, PhD, for an introduction to the skills and tools you need as a teacher and as a student. In this class, you'll learn how to better identify student needs, make compassionate and inclusive language choices, gracefully offer pose alternatives, give appropriate assists, reach out to neighboring communities, and expand and diversify your classes.
Many times when we do the work of building community through yoga we must call on our strength and energy to speak, practice, and even teach. The third chakra is often associated with our internal fire, and a connection with it can ignite the internal fire we need to support the work we do in service to others.
Repeat steps 6-10 for as many rounds as you choose, and then change legs repeating the sequence on the left side.
Variation: This sequence can also be done in Table Top Pose with hands and knees firmly planted on the ground. Feel free to use a blanket underneath the knees.

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Minaj appears on the cover of the Winter 2014/2015 issue of V magazine. She talks about taking risks, her album The Pinkprint, and on influencing women.
I love women who take control, who set standards, and who believe in themselves enough to lead the way in terms of their career. I've done that. When I win and when I lose, I take ownership of it, because I really am in charge of what I do. There are a lot of strong male rappers, who've influenced me a great deal in terms of my skill, my flow, and my business-savvy side. But at the end of the day, I still want to inspire women.


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Jenny Hope and Steve Doughty
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May 17, 2010
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Parents of children under five are to get home checks to ensure they are keeping their children safe from harm.
Inspectors will check whether parents have fitted smoke alarms, stair gates, locks on medicine cupboards, windows and ovens, and temperature controls to stop bath water getting too hot.
Recommendations for home health and safety inspections have been drawn up on the instructions of the Department of Health in a bid to prevent unintentional injuries among under 15s in the home.
More than two million children and young people visit accident and emergency departments with such injuries each year, says the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) which has developed them.
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Okay, well maybe that title is a little dramatic, but I am pretty excited about adding some more greenery to this little nook near the kitchen and laundry room. The herbs you see in the photo below have since gone to live outside and things are looking a little stark.
I've always wanted to try my hand at starting seeds indoors, but it's hard to find a sunny spot that's not vulnerable to cat attacks. This tiny greenhouse from Ikea is adorable and only $20! My friend Lauren (in Atlanta) picked it up for me this weekend and I can't wait to get it when I see her in a few weeks. I think it's much smaller than it appears in the photo below-the measurements indicate it's actually about the size of that basket of herbs I had there before. I think it'll be a really cute addition to the room and a fun spot to nurture tiny seedlings.
Another thing I've always wanted-a macrame plant hanger! Call me crazy, but ever since I saw a cluster of them hanging in one of my grandparents' friends' homes twenty years ago I've dreamed of having some macrame of my own. Sadly, I've never had the opportunity. Until now! This spot is perfect for a hanging plant (or two or three, but I'll start with just one). I've been googling tutorials and I'm planning to get my macrame on ASAP. I just gotta get some cord to use first.
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What else should I put in this little nook? Maybe a happy poster or art print? A shelf or two? I think I need to wait and see how it comes together with the greenhouse and the hanging plant(s). There's so much function jam-packed under that wood counter that I'm not too worried about what happens up top. I actually kind of love keeping the counter as clear as possible for a nice breath of fresh air between the often-cluttered kitchen and laundry areas. Plus the cats just love to lay in front of the window and look out. If you're new here and wondering what the heck is behind that fabric skirt you can check it out here. This has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the house!
I hope you all had a lovely weekend. We had so much fun celebrating Nick's first Father's Day and taking some family portraits with my friend Brandi, but it wasn't all rainbows and sunshine thanks to the LSU Tigers losing their first game in the College World Series and Jack and I both being sick with a cold. Luckily, the CWS is double-elimination and a little cold is nothing that plenty of rest and fluids can't fix. Thanks for reading, y'all. See you tomorrow!


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About VOSM
Arthroscopy can be an extremely challenging procedure to learn. Therefore, we at VOSM are among the few who can successfully use arthroscopy to both diagnoseand treat conditions in small animals. There are no limits on size, joint, age, or species when performing arthroscopies.
Dr. Canapp received extensive training in arthroscopy during his residency at the University of Florida and is currently performing arthroscopic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the shoulder, elbow, stifle, and hock.
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text: nobra 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) First, thanks to the author for the great book. I have some limited coding experience (FORTRAN) and would like to learn PHP. Could someone point me to the right direction to understand how php file is executed? Example: Script 13.5 (Logging In). How is possible to check for the email and password (code lines 12-14) when the form to enter that information is defined after it (lines 53-56)? I expected it to be opposite. First to create form (user can enter username/pass) and after that to check if it matches the admin info. I struggle to understand "check if the form has been submitted" meaning. If it was not submitted, how is possible to check it again after user enters username/pass (lines 53-56). Appreciate any help! Edited May 3, 2019 by nobra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The European Day of Languages
As we mark the European Day of Languages, it's worth taking a closer look at the statistics published today.
Over 84% of primary school pupils, and 98.6% of lower secondary school pupils, learn a foreign language in EU-27. In all but two bilingual countries (Belgium and Luxembourg), English is the first foreign language, followed – by some distance – by French, German and Spanish.
These figures show that English has become a 'lingua franca' of Europe; this is to be welcomed at one level, as we have one language that a growing number of us can communicate in. But this also challenges us. Even in Europe's largest countries, such as Germany and France, universities have introduced English-language courses to cater to international (not just EU) students. But how do we maintain a diversity of national academic approaches, of debate, of discourse, if we all converge on one language? French critical thought and German philosophy, for instance, have been intertwined with language and meaning; are we the poorer if we express ourselves academically in languages other than our first language?
There are also real challenges for our diversity, not least in small countries: The Universities of Tartu (Estonia) and Ljubljana (Slovenia), for instance, are centres of learning with a critical national remit. In places such as these, the importance for sustaining national intellectual traditions and discourses must be balanced against the need for 'internationalisation' through English-language courses.
There is, then, a tension between maintaining national and regional tradition and discursive spaces, and finding new links and connections through common foreign languages (this blog is, after all, written in English). Perhaps the most important way in which this tension can be resolved is through Erasmus+: freed from the rigours of school it is at university that students can be exposed to new languages and cultures.
The Guild has put its concern, that foreign language acquisition in the host language be strengthened, front and centre of its position paper on Erasmus+: this is core for teaching students lifelong skills. It is also critical for the diversity of our universities, and for the health and vitality of academic debate. This is a good day to celebrate the Erasmus programme throughout its history, and to set our ambitions high for what it can achieve in the future!


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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Just as the rain seemed to taper off Sunday morning at the CITGO Bassmaster Classic, it began to pour all the harder. The few spectators lined up in the dark pre-dawn hours at the boat ramps on Lake Tohopekaliga scanned the southern sky for further flashes of lightning.
"I just came out here this morning to see what kind of people come out here in this," one spectator wisecracked under a light pole.
Adults huddled under rain gear and small children sought shelter against their parents legs while some men, perhaps caught off-guard, huddled under umbrellas with flower prints and Dove soap logos.
Conditions were dreary, but mercifully quick to clear. As dawn approached and the weather improved, the anglers finally made their way to the marina and offered split opinions on whether the rain and the forecasted high winds would help or hinder them.
Angler Kevin Wirth, who stood solidly in contention at sixth place and less than 9 pounds behind leader Luke Clausen, said he welcomed the fickle weather, because he had spent 45 minutes that morning charting different waters to fish depending on the shifts in wind.
"Other guys get locked into an area," Wirth said.
Further down in the standings, 12th-place Kevin VanDam didn't appear to crack a smile once as he shuffled around the dock in his red rain gear. "That will help all the leaders that much more," the reigning Classic champion said of the weather.
He worried that a delayed start time and afternoon winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour would in effect shorten his day. Beside him, though, Greg Hackney was nearly beaming about the conditions, even though he was almost 3 pounds behind even VanDam.
"This whole deal would have been much better if it had gotten really cold," Hackney said as he readied his tackle. "For some reason, cold weather in Florida really messes with guys' heads."
Hackney in fact complained that too many anglers were likely to have a huge final day.
"That's the only bad thing about this, is everybody's going to catch them," he said, adding that he wouldn't be satisfied with merely a strong showing. "There's only one place in this tournament, and that's first."
Gerald Swindle shared Hackney's optimism. The 2004 Angler of the Year made the largest jump of any angler on Day Two, from a dismal 45th to 18th. Though he was still more than 27 pounds shy of the lead, you wouldn't have known it from his cheer.
"This lake is just a lake you can come back on," he said in the drizzle. "All it takes is one bite. This may be a big fish day."
To catch the big one, though, anglers will have to be able to reach them, something that proved difficult for Ishama Monroe and other anglers when an observer inadvertently blocked a lock on Day Two. The cameras caught Monroe shouting to the man to move his boat.
"Five minutes of fishing time is five minutes you might be on top of a bed," Monroe said.
There was the prospect, then, that the damp conditions if nothing else might improve the fishing by discouraging non-competitors from fishing on the tournament waters.
Wirth wasn't so sure.
"Generally when you've got die hard fans," he said, "they're coming no matter what."


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Actuarial Cost Method
Definition - What does Actuarial Cost Method mean?
The actuarial cost method (also called "actuarial funding method") is a method employed by actuaries in charge of pension plans to calculate the cost of future benefits. It takes into account several factors, such as future wage increases and the current value of retirement benefits.
This is a way for companies to manage their financial solvency by keeping themselves aware of the financial responsibilities they will have to shoulder in the future.
Insuranceopedia explains Actuarial Cost Method
A company often looks at its accounting books to see whether it can afford to pay the benefits of its future retirees. It relies on its actuaries to calculate this future financial projection.
There are two approaches to measuring actuarial costs: the cost approach and the benefit approach.
The cost approach calculates the amount the company has to raise periodically in order to pay future benefits. The company then saves money or earmarks future investment returns to cover these benefits.
The benefit approach, on the other hand, calculates the benefits that the employees have already received based on the length of their employment.
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Stem Innovation announces Time Command Mini
PEMBROKE PINES, FL – NOVEMBER 17, 2011 – Stem Innovation, LLC today
announced its new Time Command Mini, a compact alarm dock and precision audio
system enhanced with features from the free Stem:Connect App, is now available for
iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users. Time Command Mini offers surprisingly big sound in
a small footprint as it plays audio from and charges iPad, iPhone or iPod. The
Stem:Connect App, available now from the App Store, provides calendar-based alarm
scheduling, LED display brightness controls, local weather and forecast information and
much more.
Time Command Mini and the Stem:Connect App provide SafeWake features to ensure
that you wake on time. Time and app-set alarms are automatically transferred from your
iPod touch, iPhone or iPad to the hardware when you dock. The unique, pivoting dock
connector supports devices in or out of most protective cases to make docking easier
than ever. The curved LED is fully dimmable using buttons on the clock or within the
Time Command Mini is a precisely tuned audio system with proprietary Sonic iQ
technology. Play audio from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, listen to free Internet radio
stations, wake to your choice of alarm tones or drift off to sleep while listening to the
included relaxation sounds.
"Alarm clocks don't have to be big." says Gary Bart, President and CEO of Stem
Innovation. "Our customers have asked for a clock that takes up less space on the
nightstand, without sacrificing audio performance. Time Command Mini is the perfect
Time Command Mini is available today at www.steminnovation.com and in Apple retail
stores across the U.S. and Canada. The suggested retail price is $79.95.


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I date a very nice guy who also happens to be incredibly physically fit!
Here he is 😉
He is a talented runner who not only runs fast, but far and often too. He is the type of guy who NEVER misses a workout!
Do I love and admire this about him?!! Absolutely.
Am I thrilled to have running and fitness in common with him? Of course, I mean there is SO much to talk about!
We can talk about all of our workout goals and he gives me great feedback.
However, as with most things, there is always a but isn't there?
Most of the time I am up for my run but I also strength train on each of the days that I run. Herein lies my desire (especially lately) to just pack up and head home.
I won't bore you with the probable cause of this new desire other than to say that a new piece of equipment has TAKEN OVER an entire room at the gym that I do my strength training in. Ugh!!
I love working out but I am the first to admit that I am guilty of letting certain things negatively affect my workout be it general moodiness, a bad day at work, lack of motivation, or a change in environment.
Cue the encouraging boyfriend who always responds to my desire to phone in a workout with, "just do a little bit and see how you feel." He is totally a glass half full type of guy which is awesome, but it can be challenging when I want to skip my workout.
In other news, I am still on the spinning/body pump kick.
Monday-6 miles
Tuesday-6.50 miles
Wednesday-Spin 45min followed by Body Pump
Thursday-6.25 miles
Sunday planning to take the HIIT class at the YMCA.
That will give me my 5 days/week and then I need to start incorporating some long runs in my life for my upcoming half in April.
Seemed like a good idea in December 😉


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Have you ever considered becoming a vogue model? A bodysuit can also be a single piece manufactured from a stretchy materials and designed to cling to the body. Bodysuits have quick sleeves, lengthy sleeves, no sleeves, and leggings. Teddies are primarily considered sexy lingerie and are never worn as an outer garment. Sexy bodysuits, however, are sometimes worn for enjoyable within the bed room or for making a splash out in public. Bodysuits gained popularity in the Nineteen Eighties, frequently worn as outerwear. A sexy bodysuit was and still is an ideal match for all the things from skirts to denims. On a extra purposeful level, bodysuits are a favorite choice for athletes like gymnasts, runners, cyclists and have been a typical garment for dancers for years.
You want to keep motivated to be the perfect-trying thing on the scene. How can you do that should you do not dangle round people who love fashion, even when competitors for attention is intense? The advantage of competition is that it keeps you developing with new and creative methods to self-expression through clothing kinds. So, we named so many advantages of vogue right here. But are there any disadvantages? Like most of issues in life nothing could be excellent the same is with vogue. The identical reasons that make fashion something good in our life make it one thing that will result in tearing society aside. When we need to impress people blindly in love with trends or simply discuss with them, we can have a bit problem here.
Later, American designers akin to Calvin Klein And Ralph Lauren got here to the fore with their sportswear and made it a mode statement. In the present day, fashion designs can be categorized into two essential classes. The high fashion is designed for individual prospects. The opposite class is the ready-to-wear collection. Whereas the previous is based on certain themes and is more for creating a mode assertion, the latter is meant for the lots. The extra individuals who ask #whomademyclothes, the extra manufacturers will pay attention.
Perhaps you are in search of a piece of vogue jewellery that is a little bit more distinctive. Then it's good to search the web for handmade items which are extra distinctive. There are some great designers on the market that have beautiful collections of handmade trend jewellery. If you are searching for something that could be a little bit more unique and unusual then these are the type of online jewelry stores that you just wish to be buying your vogue jewelry from. three. Pattern Makers: Sample is the basis for a garment to be sewed. Sample makers produce and maintain patterns for garments that designers have sketched out. Pattern makers are key persons in realization of a garment.
Typically we consider a fashion stylist as being the brains behind a celebrities look. While that's partially true, trend stylists additionally select wardrobe for photo shoots, commercials, print adverts, television, movies and music videos. Moreover, many work as personal stylist to common folks in need of trend recommendation. Stylists can discover employment with magazines, newspapers, retailers, tv and film manufacturing companies, catalogs, PR companies, advertising businesses and music firms. To be a vogue stylist one should work their option to the top from the ground up. This usually means starting out with an internship. Most stylists additionally earn a degree in style design or trend merchandising but it is not required to work in the discipline. Networking is every thing to the success of a stylist, so they have to constantly be gaining new contacts and maintain their current contacts.


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Our proud tradition of outstanding leadership stems from a continued success and dedication to developing our own leaders. This program offered trains and encourages past campers and others to become staff members. The staffed LC cabin will learn leadership skills, complete a project and gain hands-on experience with campers of all ages. Our proud tradition of outstanding leadership stems from a continued success and dedication to developing our own leaders.
LC's will have the opportunity to be "junior counselors" during the last 2 weeks of the program. They will do almost everything as a junior leader of their cabin group. However, the age group and program they will be involved in will be determined during the course of their program. Because of this, the equipment necessary will vary for each LC.
2020 Leaders Corp Program Outline and Policy
The purpose of the Hayo-Went-Ha Camp's LC program is to develop leadership skills that can be used to become outstanding staff members. This program is designed for people who want to lead youth in the Hayo-Went-Ha' Camp's programs, be a positive role model, and provide a transformative camping experience to youth.
Camp is a great place to unplug and build strong, genuine relationships. By limiting the use of electronics, we believe it will preserve the rustic feel of camp and enhance the camp experience. To do this, we ask that you please do not bring any laptops or Ipads. Cell phones and Ipods are allowed and may be used during the designated time of 9:30pm-11:30pm only. If parents/guardians need to reach your camper please call the camp office (12:40pm is the best time) or email the Camp Director.
If LC participants are driving themselves to camp, they will need to turn in their car keys at the office to the Camp Director. LC's will not be allowed to drive while participating in the LC program for liability reasons. Days off are preferably scheduled as a group activity, however if participants would like to schedule individual time off with family or friends they must get written parent/guardian permission to do so.
At the conclusion of the LC program all participates must be checked out by a parent/guardian. If LC's have their own vehicle or their parents/guardians are unable to check them out, a written and signed letter from a parent/guardian is required along with a call to the Camp Director to discuss this further. No LC will be allowed to check themselves out without written permission. Once an LC has been checked out of the program they are free to leave camp and plan their own off camp activities, this may involve interacting with camp staff who are 18 years or older and are on their own time off. There are no planned or organized camp activities at this time. With new State employment regulations all counseling staff must be 18 years old or graduated from High School so there will be no opportunities for employment for any LC this summer. We do however look forward to hearing from you for the following year for summer positions.
Along with an enrollment contract and a $375 deposit the following questions must be answered and submitted before June 1st.
Leadership Corps
4 Weeks
Completed Eleventh Grade
Overnight / Sleep Away Camp
This Program Trains and Encourages Past Campers to Become Staff Members.
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$3,000.00 for a 4-week session. This program will require AN ADDITIONAL $75 deposit in the camper's camp store to cover laundry and additional trip expenses
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Norman Rockwell Standing In The Doorway Collector Plate-Item#VCP-111-Z
This Norman Rockwell Standing In The Doorway Collector Plate number 19240 F is an authentic registered issue in the only edition of "Standing In The Doorway" the seventh plate in the limited edition collection entitled Rockwell's Rediscovered Women, a series which offers a unique retrospective of works of Norman Rockwell.
Plate Size: 8-1/2" (21.6 cm)
Bradex No. 84-R70-4.7
Manufacturer: Knowles Fine China
Condition: Mint
Year of Issue: 1983
As quoted from enclosed pamphlet, "the night had been perfect for the Spring Dance, warm and clear with a full moon casting a romantic glow. The young woman and her special beau had danced every dance, from the waltz to the Charleston.
Later he walked her home in the moonlight, and held her in his arms after he kissed her goodnight. Now at midnight, the young woman lingers alone at the front door of her home and takes a private moment to savor the magical evening. Standing in the doorway she ponders the new feelings which have swept over her tonight. And she realizes that she is falling in love.
Norman Rockwell originally painted this young woman in love for the cover of a calendar distributed across the United Sates in 1929. Although the woman is not smiling, she is certainly beautiful. Finely drawn lashes accentuate her large eyes; a rosy blush on her cheeks and a deeper shade of rose on her lips enhance her beauty, echoing the colors of her elaborate party dress.
What a dress it is, Rockwell captures every detail of this classic 1929 dress with his deft handling of line and color. Expert shading reproduces the shiny, silk like look of rayon (a new fabric in 1929) and the myriad of folds of the skirt. Varied hues of rose create contrast between the heavy opaque tiers and the diaphanous ruffles, and carefully controlled textures of color definie every gather of the fitted bodice.
Rockwell's eye for detail is best seen in his treatment of the roses; he skillfully drafts every petal of the miniature flowers cascading down the dress, making each as detailed and realistic as its fragrant natural counterpart on the rosebush. Clearly, Rockwell is using the roses as a metaphor for his theme of blossoming love.
This plate comes with its original mailing box as pictured along with its original Certificate of Authencity, and information booklet. This plate is in excellent condition with no chips, knicks, scratches, or crazing, it appears to have spent most if not all of its life in its box.
This is a beautiful plate and would make a great wall decoration, or displayed on an end table or in a display case. Would make a wonderful gift for a young lady in your life, a daughter, granddaughter, niece!
This Norman Rockwell Standing in The Doorway Collector Plate will ship USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation in the United States.
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Cannabis Ventures is refocusing it's energies toward the commercialization of cannabis and Hemp -based products along side the dynamic legal environment associated with this industry. We are in numerous negotiations with tribal nations to take advantage of the new laws permitted to them via the new cannabis recommendations in Indian country . Cannabis Ventures Inc is currently in the process of obtaining multiple hemp licenses in various states as a part of our goal of being one of the leaders in this industry. (CVI) was organized for the purpose of developing leading scientific processing to cultivate a bio-medical grade Cannabis plant featuring a higher concentration Cannabidiol (CBD) value with natural healing powers. The team along with expert consultants which have specific expertise in pharmaceutical sciences (medicinal chemistry of natural products) and herbal pharmacology. Cannabis Ventures plans to supply the medical marijuana market along with alternate medicinal supply for global market for highly enriched plant concentration of Cannabidiol and THC.
Cannabis Ventures approach in cultivating hemp CBD-enhanced variety of strains and creating the finest, highest-quality bio medical and food-grade CBD plants in the world through advance technologies. This will be achieved through plant development and licensing specific new plant strains along with specialty techniques and organic (GRAS list) ionized micronutrients which assist in boosting the plant natural immune properties that is NON-GMO. This technology approach along with specialty greenhouse systems allows CVI to develop higher yields along with creating a healthy plant that is resistant to plant diseases once we get a licenses to do so.
CBD has through anecdotal research shown great promise over an extraordinary variety of pathologies which CVI plans to become recognized quality producer. Treatments using Cannabis/Hemp is shown to be effective in relieving symptoms of a wide range of critical conditions, including: rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, alcoholism, PTSD, epilepsy, antibiotic-resistant infections, neurological disorders, and muscular dystrophy. The treatment also aids in chemotherapy side effects to control nausea and vomiting.


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Why the BC Rail deal sucks. And why you should care.
It all started with a question from Michael Bolton who was representing David Basi. He addressed the question to Martyn Brown, Premier Gordon Campbell's chief of staff, late last June.
Bolton began asking Brown about the relationship between lead RCMP investigator Kevin DeBruyckere and BC Liberal Party Executive Director Kelly Reichart. They are brothers-in-law.
Immediately, Special Prosecutor Bill Berardino jumped up to object to Bolton's questioning. The jury was excused and the longest legal wrangling delay in the trial began. With the jury excused, that wrangling was under publication ban. What happened that last week of June in Courtroom 54 has never been reported.
I believe it set the stage for the deal consummated Monday morning, the deal that paid off the defendants and stopped the trial.
Berardino's argument? He claimed that the pre-trial agreement signed by the defence meant questions about investigative bias were inadmissible. Berardino went further. He claimed that the pre-trial agreement severely limited the defence's ability to raise any bias issue, any issue about defective process, any issue that undercut the prosecution's statement of facts.
Regarding the DeBruyckere/Reichart relationship Berardino declared that "the issue of effective bias of the investigation is not before the jury" as a result of the pre-trial agreement.
That meant the defence couldn't make a point of the close familial relationship between DeBruyckere and Reichart. They couldn't argue that the relationship was a conflict of interest that skewed the investigation. Couldn't enter supporting evidence such as wiretaps or evidence of deBruyckere meeting Reichart and Reichart subsequently meeting with Premier Campbell to debrief him on the state of the investigation.
When contacted by VO, DeBruyckere, brother-in-law of Liberal Party Executive Director Kelly Reichart, said, "The suggestion that I did, or even could do, what they had suggested in their submission is ridiculous. There is absolutely no substance to their submission. There was no influence in any matter whatsoever."
Neither Reichart nor Berardino responded to VO's request for comment.
Special Prosecutor Berardino argued that much of the defence's case, including the questionable nature of the Bornman immunity agreement – the one that allowed him to escape a criminal charge of offering a bribe, in return for testimony against the defendants - was restricted by the pre-trial agreement.
Bolton's response behind the closed doors of Courtroom 54 was that the Special Prosecutor was misreading the pre-trial agreement in an attempt to restrict the defence and ensure large chunks of the defence's case – and supporting evidence – was ruled inadmissible.
As the defence put it, the pre-trial agreement was "not meant to fetter the cross examination for example regarding Mr. Bornmans immunity agreement, you want to be able to ask Mr. Bornman about his immunity agreement." Berardino argued that kind of questioning was inadmissible.
A week later, with the jury back, Michael Bolton got up and asked Martyn Brown about Kelly Reichart and Kevin DeBruyckere. The defence won the closed door argument about admissibility. The Special Prosecutor lost.
That meant the way was clear for the defence to question Gary Collins, even Gordon Campbell amongst others, about these issues. The way was clear to ask about Reichart and DeBruyckere and about the RCMP steering the investigation away from Gary Collins. More importantly, the way was clear to introduce evidence supporting the claim.
We know that there are wiretaps involving Collins. We know he was a subject of the investigation in 2003. Then he wasn't. We know that he was to be questioned over Christmas of 2003 then he wasn't. We don't know why.
Are there wiretaps of Reichart and Collins? Is there an RCMP report regarding the DeBruyckere and Reichart relationship? What about the evidence the RCMP gathered at the Villa Del Lupo meeting with Omnitrax? What was it that the defence wanted to ask Gary Collins? What evidence did they have to support their questions?
There was never any evidence or proof in court that any elected individuals including, Gary Collins, were involved in the commissions, DeBruyckere told VO. "The only proof of anything is that the agreed statement of facts are consistent with the police's theory in the fall of 2003. So despite all of the disclosure that was done as a result of the disclosure orders, we came back to what was the original police theory," he said.
But Justice Elizabeth Bennett ruled that much of what the defence had received from the government was relevant to the case and some of what they received went directly to the question of innocence.
With the end of Brian Kenning's pitiful testimony, Gary Collins was next on the stand. The prosecution must have known when they lost the admissability argument in June that this was going to be a difficult moment.
What we do know is in a two-week period leading up to the October 18 trial resumption, they lowered their plea bargain offer from four years in federal prison to two years of house arrest with lots of allowances, while the government kicked in $6 million and a non-disclosure agreement to sweeten the deal. And that was good enough to collapse the trial.
Here's why you should care.
This smells, more than Gomery, more than Mulroney/Schrieber. This stinks.
Shutting down the trial means you will never be able to know what really went down with the BC Rail privatization. You'll never know whether the deal was above board or whether the BC Liberals worked the deal to hand your railway to CN, a company chaired by Gordon Campbell's chief fundraiser.
And the hysteria from Gordon Campbell?
You be the judge.
Editor's Note: This story will be updated if further information or comments become avaliable. VO reached DeBruyckere after this story was originally published.


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One of the most essential vitamins, the B's are also the most confusing—because there are a lot of them. Whether it's B12, B6 or folate, they each serve a very distinct function. We asked our resident doctor Mauro Zappaterra, MD, Ph.D. to explain the difference, and the best ways to incorporate each one.
What are B vitamins?
The B-vitamins are an essential group of vitamins to help the body function. In total, there are eight B-vitamins: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin). These are water-soluble vitamins which means they are not readily stored in the human body and are easily excreted by the kidneys. B vitamins function as either cofactors for enzymes for optimal performance, or as precursors to other important molecules.
What role do B Vitamins play in the body?
The B vitamins have a number of essential roles in the human body. In one way or another, they all support cellular energy production and proper metabolism. They function in life-sustaining chemical reactions that occur in the body on a daily basis and help you make and use energy. They improve mitochondrial function, and with optimal mitochondrial function, one gets optimal energy. They are well known to support the function of the nervous system. We need these vitamins for a number of different roles including converting carbohydrates into energy, helping break down fats and protein, allowing the muscles and nervous system to function properly, allowing the red blood cells to grow and bring blood to our organs, supporting our digestion and helping convert food to energy. They are also essential in the production of hormones, important for cognitive development and function, maintaining a sharp and focused mind, nervous system development, and DNA synthesis.
Are all of the B vitamins equally important? Which ones are the most important and why?
Picking the most important B vitamins is like picking the most important parts of the body—They all work in synergy. With that being said, there is a significant emerging role of the B vitamins in preventing diseases of aging including cardiovascular diseases, bone health, and cognitive dysfunction. A number of studies have looked at the role of B vitamins, separately or in combination, and showed that supplementation with B vitamins—especially B6, B9, and B12—decreased the risk of cognitive decline and brain atrophy.
What are the causes of B Vitamin deficiency?
There are a number of causes of B vitamin deficiency including decreased intake, increased metabolic requirements, poor absorption, drug interactions, genetic disorders, and medical conditions. The most common cause is poor dietary intake due to the decreased eating of whole unprocessed foods, as the processing of foods has removed a lot of the natural vitamins from the whole food itself, and that is why we are fortifying cereals and bread with a lot of B vitamins. Another common cause of vitamin B deficiency is malabsorption through the gut. As we age, some of the most common deficiencies are deficiencies in vitamin B2, B6, B9 (folate), and B12.
What foods are Vitamin B-rich?
B vitamins are found in whole unprocessed foods. Good sources of B vitamins include legumes, whole grains, potatoes, fruit, chili peppers, nutritional yeast or brewer's yeast, molasses, dairy, egg, green leafy vegetables, organ meats such as liver and kidney, avocado, broccoli, kale.
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Addiction is a dependence on a substance that the affected individual feels powerless to stop. Millions of Americans have addictions, and food addiction is among one of the most common. Studies, in collaboration with bariatric psychologists, Drs. Moorehead and Ardelt, found that nearly 80% of gastric bypass pre-surgical patients suffer from food addiction. These studies, along with those of other investigators, also found that the behavioral biochemical causes and effects underlying food addiction are nearly identical to those of other self-destructive addictions.
Turning to Food to Cope with Feelings of Low Self Worth
One of the most common behavioral characteristic of individuals suffering from self-destructive addictions is a feeling of not being good enough. Feelings of low self worth, in turn, may cause a poor self image, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, a need to overachieve and an intense and chronic fear of failure. Professionals who study addictions believe that society contributes to the development of addictions by establishing unreasonable or unreachable criteria for worthiness. The "addict" not only has negative feelings regarding self but also has failed to develop appropriate stress coping. Instead of confronting life stressors directly or finding healthier ways to manage emotions such as through exercise, journaling, relaxation, spiritual care, therapy etc., the "addict" seeks to avoid unpleasant feelings by eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, using drugs, gambling and various other ways of escaping from reality.
One collaborative study found that more than 90% of pre-surgical morbidly obese patients use avoidance stress coping behavior to handle emotions, seeking comfort from negative feelings and stressful situations through the use and sometimes the abuse of food. There are strong associations between avoidance coping behavior, food addiction and lack of control over eating. Most food addicts feel that they have no control over their addiction in spite of having complete knowledge of its negative social and health consequences. They recognize the adverse effects the addiction has on friends, family, and self, but feel powerless over such behavior. This generates feelings of guilt and remorse thereby worsening the addictions and setting in motion a vicious cycle of avoidance and abuse. Negative feelings toward self, remorse, guilt and inappropriate stress coping behavior may cause neurochemical changes within the brain that adversely influence mood and cause a physical dependency for the addictive substance. These neurochemical defects occur in the limbic system of the brain, the area of the brain that controls mood and basic functions such as eating.
The Body's Stress Response
When individuals are confronted with stressful situations, specific hormones are produced, which help the body to cope with the situation. One of the body's stress response pathways, known as the limbic-hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (LHPA) axis, generates a series of brain hormones that eventually lead to production of cortisol by the adrenal gland. Cortisol helps to make available more sugar to the brain and other parts of the body to help cope with the stressful event. Individuals who are under chronic stress (including those who have constant negative feelings of self) have an overactive LHPA axis. Hyperactivity of this axis has been reported in individuals who are obese as well as alcoholics, drug users, smokers and victims of early abuse or trauma. Elevated cortisol levels on an ongoing basis are not only harmful to health, but also harmful to mood. It can cause depression. It also affects mood by interfering with the actions of one of the brain's major messengers, serotonin. Serotonin defects cause depression and anxiety. Many alcoholics, smokers, drug addicts and obese individuals suffer from depression and anxiety. Nicotine, alcohol and certain drugs increase serotonin activities and temporarily improve mood. These addictions are a means of self medication.
Food as "Medication"
Carbohydrates also raise serotonin levels and enhance mood temporarily. Studies have found that the majority of individuals who are obese crave carbohydrates. Low serotonin and stress induced activation of the LHPA axis are also known to increase the risk for substance abuse and food addiction through another feel good pathway, the dopamine reward system. The pleasure derived from substances such as alcohol, nicotine and certain drugs are, in part, due to the stimulation of dopamine. Eating foods high in sugar, fat or even the smell or taste of an individual's favorite food activates the dopamine reward system, producing pleasure and satisfaction. Frequent use of addictive substances, such as nicotine, alcohol and food, reduces the pleasurable effects of the dopamine reward system so that more and more of the substance is required to derive satisfaction.
Recent studies found that obesity can be associated with defects in dopaminergic responses to the smell and taste of food. It may be possible that some obese individuals may eat more and more food to increase dopamine activities and improve mood. Abstinence from the abused substance helps to reverse or improve many neurochemical defects associated with addictions. Bariatric surgery, by reducing the amount of food intake, and enhancing mood through weight loss, is effective in improving neurochemical defects contributing to the addictive behavior. However, such improvements can be short-lived. Food cravings as well as depression may reoccur over time, along with weight regain. The behaviors responsible for initiating the cascade of events leading to such defects are not resolved by the surgery. Low self worth and poor stress coping skills must be addressed for these issues to resolve.


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A remarkable history of one of the most legendary US senators of our time, Birch Bayh: Making a Difference reveals a life and career dedicated to the important issues facing Indiana and the nation, including civil rights and equal rights for women. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, right before the Great Depression, Birch Bayh served more than 25 years in the Indiana General Assembly (1954-1962) and the United States Senate (1963-1981). His influence was seen in landmark legislation over his tenure, including Title IX, the 25th Amendment, the 26th Amendment, Civil Rights of the Institutionalized, Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act, and the Bayh-Dole Act. Bayh was also the author, chief Senate sponsor, and floor leader of the Equal Rights Amendment and successfully led the opposition to two Nixon nominees to the Supreme Court. Robert Blaemire profiles not only the prolific career of this remarkable senator but also an era when compromise and bipartisanship were common in Congress.
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Robert Blaemire began working for Senator Birch Bayh while a freshman in college and remained on his staff for the next 13 years. After Bayh's election defeat in 1980, Blaemire formed a political action committee, the Committee for American Principles, to combat the influence of the New Right in American politics. In 1982, he began a long career providing political computer services for Democratic candidates and progressive organizations. An early participant in the rise of big data, he owned and managed Blaemire Communications for 17 years. Born in Indiana, he lives in Bethesda, Maryland, and has two sons and a daughter-in-law.


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September 3, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - September 6, 2018 @ 8:00 pm
If you're a sailor, this weekend's events are perfect for you. The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta will be taking place Monday, September 3rd to Thursday, September 6th. This event is a tribute to Provincetown's maritime history. The Regatta promotes public awareness of the role schooners and other historic vessels played in economic and cultural history.
You can purchase a ticket to board a Schooner for the Fishermen's Cup Race from Gloucester to Provincetown on Tuesday, or you can watch the Parade of Sail and the Long Point Schooner & Yacht Race on Thursday. You can also visit museums, galleries, theaters, cabarets and restaurants; they're all well worth seeing.


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Welcome to the jungle…again.
So you walk into a car dealership, and the smooth-talking sleazy salesmen with a fake gleaming smile catches you looking over at a slick new sports car.
Now, you want this car, there's no mistaking that. It's the best one on the lot. He sees the spark in your eyes and knows it's time to swoop in.
"Oh, you've got fantastic taste, I can see that right away," says Tobias (of course his name is Tobias). "And listen, despite how fantastic this car is in and of itself, we're having a once-in-a-lifetime offer. Right over here we have a top-of-the-line SUV and a bitchin' motorcycle, and we're throwing them in for free!"
"You've got to be shittin' me," you say. "I'll take—"
"But," Tobias interrupts, "we're offering another deal over here if you so choose." He points over to the side, where another identical sports car is also resting. "This one here is the same make, model, color, and price, but instead of the SUV and bike, it comes with a built-in ball massager."
"…What?" you say, somewhat flabbergasted. "A ball massager, like for my actual balls?"
"Mhmm," he nods with a glint in his eye, a plaid-coated jungle cat closing in on its prey. "With the latest ball massaging technology, including gel testicular warmers and scrotum buffering!"
"Okay, so I have a choice between the exact same product, except one comes with a couple other premium vehicles at no extra cost, and the other… massages my balls?"
"You got that right, champ!" Tobias exclaims, pointing at you with both hands like mock pistols. "Now which amazing car can I put you in today?"
You think hard for a moment. "Well…the extra cars sound like a no-brainer. You'd have to really, really like ball massages to turn that down. On the other hand…I do really like ball massages…"
"I'll ring you up."
Two weeks later, you're driving along a rural highway through the forested countryside, thoroughly enjoying your new car and its "perks" when you spy a small dirt road off to the side, leading off toward a majestic vista. The spirit of adventure strikes you in that moment, and you long to take a detour down that dirt road; but alas, it's far too small for your car to fit. If only you had a bike—ah, crap.
You must now acknowledge to yourself that no matter how awesome the ball massager option is (and it's pretty damn awesome), it just doesn't beat the value and potential of getting extra vehicles for the same price. You'd have been perfectly happy with this choice, if only he hadn't offered you the other choice at the same time.
Damn you, Tobias.
If it hasn't registered with you by now, the above story is a metaphor for buying Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D in lieu of the Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection. MGS3 has already been reviewed time and time again, so it didn't seem sensible to just add another one to the pile. Suffice it to say that the single-player story mode is exactly the same as it was eight years ago, and none of the extra bonuses from Subsistence have made their way to this version.
What has been added is 3D and photo-camo. The 3D in this game is definitely top-notch, and the setting allows for some very immersive shots, especially when you're sneaking through low-lying brush. And photo-camo, which lets you turn any photo on your 3DS into a custom camo suit, is a surprisingly fun addition that can potentially surpass the built-in camos (but only occasionally).
The controls aren't so favorable. By default, the shoulder buttons control your actions and the four face buttons take care of the camera control previously handled by the right stick. The whole setup feels wonky and cumbersome, and really makes the game seem designed for the compatible Circle Pad Pro. Alas, I can't comment on that option as I don't have access to one yet, but I'll be sure to update you as soon as I do.
But that's it. While the core game is still a classic and perfectly serviceable on the 3DS, the HD Collection just blows this out of the water. With the HD port being of the superior Subsistence version, on top of getting MGS2 and Peace Walker bundled in for the same price as this offering, it has infinitely superior value.
Snake Eater 3D is only recommended over the Collection if, for some reason, you don't have a 360 or a PS3. That, or you just really like ball massages…err, 3D.


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Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen has died from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Vulcan Inc. said Monday on behalf of his family.
Earlier this month, Allen revealed that he had started treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the same type of cancer he overcame nine years earlier. The longtime CEO left Microsoft when he was first diagnosed with the disease.
Allen was ranked among the world's wealthiest individuals, ranking 44th on Forbes' 2018 list of billionaires with an estimated net worth of more than $20 billion. He was also the owner of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and had a stake in Seattle's Sounders soccer team.
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Bernd advises on public and private takeovers, private equity transactions, and corporate law. His transactional practice encompasses both domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.
Bernd has a particular emphasis on public takeovers. During the last 15 years, he has been involved in more than 20 contested and uncontested high-profile takeover transactions advising either the bidder or the boards of the target company.
Recently, Bernd advised KB Holding on the bid for Vossloh AG (2015) and LEG Immobilien on the proposed bid for the company by Deutsche Wohnen (2015). Other highlights include advising Melrose PLC in connection with the takeover of Elster Group (2014), and Hochtief in connection with the defence against ACS' unsolicited offer (2010). Bernd has also acted for private equity clients, such as KKR on its bids for WMF AG (2012) and Versatel AG (2011).
Bernd also advises on private acquisitions and disposals as well as multi-jurisdictional carve-out transactions. His recent highlight transactions include advising on Melrose's sale of Elster Group to Honeywell (2016), the sale of the sports marketing company UFA Sports by RTL to Lagardère (2015), Neiman Marcus Group's acquisition of the online fashion retailer mytheresa.com (2014), and the sale of various photovoltaic activities by Bosch to Solarworld (2013) and the Taiwanese company Sunrise Global (2014).
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In the present day, our lives are centered around technology in many ways. Be it our phone or entertainment or home comfort devices. So when the festival season is around the corner, tech gifts are ideal for all occasions, genders and across all age groups.
We have put together a comprehensive list of tech gifts for Christmas. The good part is that these gifts will work well for any other occasion too. If you have a budget, then we make it even easier for you to choose from.
From a durable wireless headset to Google Daydream, the list covers all age groups and range across budget and premium gifts.
Please Note: All product prices listed below are from the time of publishing this article. Click on the links to get the latest price of the products you like.
Best Tech Gifts for Christmas Under $50
1. Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
Microsoft Xbox Controller can be one of the best tech gifts for Console and PC gamers. For children as well as young adults who love their Microsoft gaming console, a wireless controller will always be a good gift.
You can use the four controllers simultaneously on one console and it has an integrated headset port for Xbox LIVE play. More the players, merrier is the game.
Price: $35.49
2. Joby GripTight ONE GorillaPod Stand
Gift this beautiful GorillaPod Stand to your friends and family members who are serious about photography.
It provides a good and firm hold for phones with a rubber foot and has flexi-wrap legs that will allow photographs to be clicked at the most difficult of angles.
You can set the angles any way you want and get creative with your mobile photography and videography.
Price: $19.95
3. Anker Astro E1 Portable Charger
Most of the devices we use today run on batteries. Since batteries don't last for long a time, a power back is a perfect companion for a tech lover.
Anker Astro E1 is a portable charger that detects your device and transmits a good charging speed of up to 2 amps. The upgraded capacity will let you add two full charges to an iPhone 7 or 6S.
The size is compact enough to fit easily in your pocket. Anker is a world-renowned company when it comes to battery packs.
Price: $16.99
4. VicTsing Shower Speaker Everybody is fond of listening to songs. VicTsing Shower is a perfect wireless speaker to take outdoors and in the shower and it proves to be a good tech gift for Christmas.
It has a silicon case and the speaker is shockproof and dustproof. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that supports 6 hours of continuous playing time at 70% volume.
Price: $20.99
5. TrackR Pixel Bluetooth Tracking Device, Key Finder, Wallet Locator
TrackR pixel is a Bluetooth tracker device, key tracker, phone finder and wallet locator all rolled into one. In case your keys get lost, simply go to the TrackR app to find them.
You can even see where you last had your keys, wallet, and laptop on a map. When you can't find your phone, press TrackR pixel to make your phone ring loudly even when it is on silent.
This is a great gift for those who misplace and forget things all the time.
Price: $25
6. Bit (Extra Bot)
Bit (Extra Bot) is another entertaining tech item to gift this Christmas. It is a one-inch robot which can be programmed to dance or race.
You can play in-app games and download interesting activities from the Ozobot website.
Price: $50
7. Amazon Smart Plug
The Amazon Smart Plug lets you control your lights, fans, and other appliances using your voice. This is a perfect tech gift for Christmas.
Not only when you are at home, but even when you are outdoors. It works with Alexa and needs the latest version of the Alexa app to operate efficiently.
Price: $25
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8. LifeStraw Water Filter
If you are looking for a gift for a friend who likes to hike and trek, then LifeStraw is a good option.
It is a personal water filter that most campers and hikers prefer. It filters up to 1000 liters of contaminated water without iodine, chlorine, or any other chemicals.
This is a great gift idea for people who love traveling, adventure and camping
Price: $19.95
9. Sabrent 4-Port Mini Portable USB 3.0 Hub
With the Sabrent 4 Port Mini Portable USB 3.0 Hub, you can use four USB 3.0 ports at a time. It has transfer speeds of 5 Gbps (USB 3.0), 480Mbps (USB 2.0), 12Mbps (USB 1.1).
It is compact in design and you can carry it anywhere. It is a perfect multi-tasking gadget.
Also, it costs below $10, which makes it an ideal tech gift for Christmas.
Price: $9.99
10. Boogie Board eWriter
The Boogie Board is the most wonderful tech gift for Christmas.
It is an affordable digital notepad that is perfect to carry anywhere and eliminates the need of carrying a pen and paper.
You can erase the content on it with just a touch of a button. It is useful for school, office, car and as a home utility tool too. It also comes in several colors.
Price: $18.85
11. Jackery Giant+
Jackery Giant+ is a lifesaver in an emergency when your smartphone or tablet needs power, and you are away from a plug point.
This is a portable charger that packs a 12000 mAh battery and works with popular phones like iPhone 8, and Galaxy S8.
It also comes with a built-in flashlight that helps you where there is no electricity. It is handy for outdoor use and a good tech gift for all occasions.
Price: $29.99
12. AmazonBasics Laptop and Tablet Bag
Like almost all the AmazonBasics products, the AmazonBasics Laptop and Tablet Bag has good features and make a good choice to gift to someone dear.
It is thin and compact with enough accessory storage pockets. Its padded shoulder strap makes it easy to carry it. It a good value for money.
Price: $14.99
13. Cateck Bus-Powered USB 3.0 Port with Card Reader
Cateck Bus-Powered USB 3.0 3-Port and the card reader is perfect for Mac users that include Mac Pro, iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook, and Mac Mini users too.
With this handy gadget, you can instantly add 3 USB 3.0 ports and 2-card reader slots to your computer.
Gift this Cateck Bus to your dear ones who love their Mac products and help them connect better with their Mac devices.
Price: $19.99
14. Mpow Selfie Stick
Everybody has a friend or relative who loves to take selfies. The Mpow Selfie Stick allows you to take selfies from a smartphone from a distance.
The stick is compact and fits in your pocket easily. It has a built-in remote control and a good battery. A perfect tech gift for Christmas.
Price: $9.99
15. Digital Kitchen Food Scale for Foodie
The superb ratings on Amazon make this tech gift perfect for all those who want to watch their calories and diet. The Digital Food Scale is something that your foodie friend will get obsessed with. It helps you weigh out and measure your food accurately.
Along with all the measures, it also gets you nutritional data up to 2000 foods. The detailed food report helps you prepare your meals that fuel your progress whether you are looking to drop size or gain weight.
Price: $ 39.99
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16. Portable Charger for Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is has proven itself to be indispensable, for the people who have bought it.
It gives you reminders, notifies you about texts, calls, calendar updates, and tracks multiple facets of your health.
This portable charger for Apple Watch charges the battery on the go and never misses an important notification or your health stats. This is a good tech gift for Christmas.
Price: $35.99
17. Guitar Sidekick
The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments. This is a perfect gift for the guitar enthusiast who uses their smartphone to look up new music to learn.
Gift this beautiful Guitar Sidekick is used to load new music from the internet, or get online guitar tutorials on your smartphone and use the handsfree.
Price: $20
18. iGotTech Texting Gloves
Have you ever tried using your smartphone with your gloves on? Doesn't work well, does it?
Just because it is cold and Christmas time, it doesn't mean that you can't keep your gloves on and text!
Gift this Plush Texting Glove to a friend or relative who loves using their phone. It comes with a perfect price and lets you use your phone without having to remove the gloves.
Price: $8.97
19. Belkin Qi Wireless Charging Pad
The slim and thin Belkin Qi Wireless Charging Pad is compatible with any Qi-enabled smartphone and mobile device.
You can charge your phone including iPhone 8 / 8 Plus and iPhone X wirelessly via output 1-amp for fast charging. This also supports the Samsung Galaxy series of phones.
This is a good tech gift for your friends and relatives this Christmas.
Price: $39.93
20. Clocky Alarm Clock on Wheels in Chrome
Clocky Alarm Clock On Wheels is a cool tech gift you can give someone who has trouble getting up in the morning.
The alarm clock jumps runs and beeps until you catch it and turn it off.
It is strong enough to jump from a 3 feet nightstand. It is one of the best tech gifts for kids, helping them to get up in the morning on time.
Price: $45.99
21. ThermoWorks Classic Thermapen
Your friends who love cooking will absolutely love the ThermoWorks Classic Thermapen, which helps you take accurate temperature readings in seconds. The display is 1.4″ which makes it easy to read.
It is designed especially for meat but is also suitable for fryers, bread, candy, coffee, and homebrews.
This is just another nifty tech tool that could be part of any kitchen.
Price: $25
22. TP-Link Wi-Fi Range Extender
Gift this TP-Link N300 Wi0Fi Range Extender and help your dear ones extend their Wi-Fi coverage area by boosting the wireless signal. The design is compact and wall-mounted that makes it super easy to deploy.
Price: $20
23. REMAX USB Lightning Cable
This beautiful accessory for your keys is actually a lightning cable. This USB lightning cable is an affordable and thoughtful tech gift for Christmas.
It can be easily hooked to keys or handbags and used to charge your iPhone wherever you are and you do not need to worry about the twine of the cable in your handbag.
Price: $9
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24. Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard
This beautiful Microsoft Universal foldable keyboard for iPad, iPhone, Android devices, and Windows tablets is a time saver especially for those who travel long distances to reach their workplace.
It has Bluetooth technology that eliminates the messy tangle of wires and has proven to be very reliable. It has an inbuilt rechargeable battery that provides three months of usage on a single charge.
Price: $67.78
25. Amazon Echo (2nd Generation)
One of the most trendy tech gifts you can give away this Christmas is the Amazon Echo. It has an all-new design and enhanced specifications compared to its previous version.
You can play an unlimited number of audiobooks, radio stations, news, and much more on the compatible Echo devices in different rooms. Alexa is the companion who can control your TV, request for an Uber or even order a burger.
Price: $99.99
26. Tile Anything Finder Combo Pack
Do you have a friend or loved one who always forgets where they left their phone? This is the perfect gift for such friends.
It helps you find your phone; simply double tap button on your Tile and your phone will start ringing even if it is on silent. The tile app always remembers where and when you left something.
Price: $60
27. SteelSeries Arctis Gaming Headset
This is one of best tech gifts under $100 for anyone who is an avid gamer.
The SteelSeries gaming headset is designed for every platform with all the comforts that you need while gaming.
It comes with Clearcast mic that delivers studio quality clarity and effectively cancels background noise.
Price: $80
28. Roku Streaming Stick+
Although Roku Streaming Stick+ is a very popular tech product, there are people who still don't own one.
You can surprise your friends with this streaming device that is more powerful and advanced than its previous version. It comes with brilliant 4K, HDR, and HD online streaming, which opens up a world of unlimited entertainment for them.
Price: $69
29. Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse
Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse is one of the best tech gifts you can give a regular computer user. It has a cross-computer control that allows you to control multiple devices seamlessly.
Once you charge it fully, it may work for up to 70 days. You can operate it wirelessly up to 10m. It is compatible with both PC and Mac.
Price: $99.99
30. All-New Fire HD 8 Tablet with Alexa
The new generation Fire HD 8 Tablet with Alexa is a cool tech gift for anyone who loves to play with new tech. It comes with 12 hours of battery life, Amazon Alexa, and opens the user to a world of entertainment.
Price: $49.99 (price at occasional Amazon promotion)
31. The Grillbot Automatic Grill Cleaner
This is the awesome gift for people who love barbecue. The Grillbot Automatic Grill Cleaner can be used before or after using the grill.
It is equipped with three high-power electric motors to clean every corner of your grill. You don't have to monitor it; simply set it and forget. It is smart enough to notify you when it's done.
Price: $75
32. Apple Pencil For iPad Pro
Gift this Apple Pencil to a creative and artistic friend who is a proud owner of an iPad pro.
The pencil is sensitive to pressure and tilt; you can vary the line and weight of your drawing to produce multiple shades and effects.
It connects via Bluetooth and charges using your iPad's lightning connector.
Price: $94.88
33. Fitbit Aria Wireless Smart Scale
You can gift the Fitbit Aria WiFi Smart Scale to the people who are conscious about their health and weight. They can pair this smart scale with their Fitbit.
Aria syncs automatically and wirelessly via the home Wi-Fi network. It monitors the graph of your progress and health so that you can manage your health plans. Aria can recognize up to eight different people.
This could make it an ideal tech gift for Christmas for an entire family.
Price: $87.79
34. Polaroid 3D Draw Pen
If your artistic friend is bored with 2D drawing, give him this Polaroid Draw 3D printing pen.
It brings charm to the drawing and makes it 3 dimensional. It comes with auto jamming, auto eject and auto feed, and temperature control.
Price: $68.62
35. Google Daydream
Another option as a great tech gift for Christmas that most would enjoy is the Google Daydream.
The best way to introduce someone to virtual reality is to gift this beautiful Google daydream. It is made of soft and comfortable fabric. It is easy to set up and is compatible with a number of smartphones.
As the company describes it: "Dream with your eyes open."
You can watch panoramic videos, play multiplayer games or discover exciting new locations in fictional worlds. Or swing a bat, shoot a three-pointer or pilot a helicopter using the included controller. With the Google Daydream View, you're thrown right into the center of the action.
Price: $99.99
36. Misfit Ray
This could be a true band of friendship if you gift it as a tech gift for Christmas.
This supercool band eliminates the need to wear multiple devices. It has vibration alerts that notify you about calls, texts, movement reminders, and alarms.
It features a smart button that controls connected household devices.
Price: $100
37. Ringly Smart
Ring in the best tech Christmas gift for your friend or family.
This is a classy tech gift to gift someone special. The Ringly Smart ring is an activity tracker and gives you mobile alerts. Simply wear it as you wear other rings, and it syncs with your phone to alert you of all texts, calls, reminders, alarms among other things.
It has vibration and colored light alerts that will let you know that you have got a new notification.
Price: $99
38. Pac-Man Connect and Play
This one is the coolest gift of all, for classic video games lovers.
Bandai's Pac-Man Connect and Play revives the old classic and lets you enjoy the same on your television. It is a battery-operated game that features 12 classic games like Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, Bosconian, Galaxian, Mappy, and Super Pac-Man.
It requires 4 AA batteries to operate. The Pac-Man shaped controller is designed to give you a glimpse of 80's arcade style gaming. The game has been improved with super functionality and a joystick controller.
Starting Price: $64
39. Whistle 3 GPS Pet Tracker & Activity Monitor
Every pet owner panics when their pet disappears without their knowledge.
Connecting Whistle 3 GPS tracker to your pets lets you track their location while you are inside your home.
You will be immediately notified via text, app or email when your pet leaves its safe place. You can even follow your pet's location over the last 24 hours to see where and when they went.
Price: $72.58
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40. Nintendo Super NES Classic
The Super NES Classic Edition reminds you of the 90s home console. It comes with 21 games including Super Mario Kart and Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting. It is also compatible with Classic Controller and Classic Controller Pro accessories.
This can be the perfect gift for Christmas for all your gamer friends.
Price: $113
41. Philips Hue Starter Kit
Gift your friends these lovely bulbs that have colors like rich cyan, green, or blue. Bring in the Christmas cheer with this perfect tech gift!
The Philips Hue Starter Kit works with voice commands of Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant. Simply install it as you would install an ordinary bulb and control it via the Philips Hue App.
This is one of the coolest tech gifts for any occasion.
Price: $137.60
42. Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones
The Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones is the perfect tech gift for a music lover.
Connect it via Class 1 Bluetooth to your device and wirelessly listen to your playlist. You can take calls, control music and activate Siri too.
Price: $200
43. Nest Cam Security Camera for 24/7 Home Monitoring
Here is a safety high tech gift for Christmas for your friends and family.
The Nest Cam Indoor security camera has a 130-degree angle-view where you can watch your home in 1080p 24/7. It alerts you when it detects an activity by sending you a phone message or an email with a photo of the event.
You can even talk and listen (via the app) as the Nest Cam comes with a built-in speaker and microphone. It works with Alexa too.
Price: $154
44. Mr. Coffee Smart Wi-Fi Enabled Coffee Maker
If a snowy Christmas with hot coffee is your idea of warmth, then think of this as one of the best tech gifts for Christmas.
Who doesn't love a freshly-brewed cup of coffee? You can gift this versatile Coffee Maker with which you can schedule and make your coffee according to your specifications.
It works with the free WeMo app from your smartphone that lets you control it wirelessly. You can brew your coffee from your bed using your smartphone.
Price: $110
45. Furbo WiFi Dog Cam
The phenomenal Furbo Dog Camera is just what a pet lover wants. You can toss a treat to your dog via the Turbo iOS/Android app. You can fill it with 100 pieces of your dog's favorite food and it will serve your dog when you are away.
This Wi-Fi cam lets you talk to your pet with a two-way audio communication where your dog can listen to you. This is a cool tech gift for a pet lover.
See Also: Petzi Treat Cam Review: Monitor and Feed Your Pets Remotely.
Price: $249
46. BioLite CampStove 2
If you are looking for a cool tech gift for your friends who love the outdoors, the BioLite CampStove 2 is a good choice.
It turns fire into electricity and generates 3 watts of usable electricity for USB charging of devices like phones, tablets, and LED lights.
It also works as a camp stove and you can use it to boil water and cook while camping.
Price: $130
47. WD MyPassport Hard Drive 4TB
The WD My Passport Hard Drive is a good tech gift for someone who loves taking a ton of pictures and videos and needs to store all of them.
It features auto backup with the WD backup software. It has password protection with hardware encryption to make sure that your data is not vulnerable to leaks.
Price: $110
48. HP Sprocket 2-in-1
In today's digital world, there are people who love the printed versions of their photos. HP Sprocket lets you print photos from your smartphone or tablet.
Sprocket uses Bluetooth connectivity and you can set up in parties or events and allow people to print photos. The size is compact enough to fit in a small bag. You can even edit your pictures via the HP Sprocket App.
Price: $129
49. Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod
Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod is the ultimate tech gift for photographers. The tripod has all the features that anyone who is in serious photography would need.
Price: $160
50. Dyson Air Purifier
Dyson Air purifier keeps the air filtered and pure the year-round and even works with Amazon Alexa. It manages to keep your room cool in summer and warm in winter.
The HEPA filter removes 99.97% of allergens and pollutants from the air. The Dyson Link app renders real-time air quality reports so that you can monitor what is the current condition of the air surrounding you.
Price: $471.12
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51. Google Home Mini
And last but not the least, Google Home Mini is a great Christmas gift that is both stylish and useful.
It comes with a personal AI assistant Google Assistant that answers your questions and does specific tasks for you.
It plays music, gives you weather information, sets timers, controls smart devices in your home and many other things.
Price: $123
So now that you have seen the big list of gifts that we've suggested, we hope you have a pleasant shopping experience. If we missed your favorite gift option, let us know in the comment box below.


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1 Mar, 2016 – Termitedroppings.org provides complete details about termites to help home owners like you check whether the termites has infested your home. This website would tell you that the earliest sign of termite infestation at your home is the presence of frass or termite poop near the wooden furniture or door. It's imperative to check how the poop looks and seek professional help immediately to lower the costs of eliminating these pests in an effective way.
These termite droppings looks similar to saw dust that can make you ignore it sometimes. However make sure that you check whether it looks granular or has six sides like the termite frass before you discard it.
You can know more about termite droppings by clicking at the link at http://termitedroppings.org
When termites infest your home then it is natural for the pests to leave out the dropping while work their way in the wooden items at home. It is also generally considered as a sign of drywood infestation. This site would also tell you to look out for other signs of infestation such as wings that resemble tiny fish scales which is shed when termites mate. You can also knock the wooden door frames or window frames to check for hollow sound to know whether your home is infested or not. Once you find termite droppings at your home it is important to detect the stage of infestation by checking the frass. Check whether the termite droppings are in pale color or in white color and whether it is in a straight form or in a beaded form.
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Termites can enter your home through a small crack or opening in the floor or walls. These pests invade your home through subterranean entry points or by gorging on dry wood. They prefer to live underground and in wood that is near soil like door frame or porch. You can also check your home for distortion of wood, signs of uneven walls, ripples, mud tubes, mounds or bubbling paint.
The link at http://termitedroppings.org/termite-protection helps you to know about termite protection to get rid of the infestation at the earliest to save your home from costly repairs. The site advises you to create a system with pipes with anti termite chemicals while building a new home to spread the chemicals evenly to prevent termite infestation. You can also choose a low priced method which is tracking the termites by detecting the signs of infestation and place termite baits in those areas to control the infestation and to eradicate it gradually. You can also place termite barriers while constructing your home to prevent these pests from entering your home.
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Termitedroppings.org is the perfect site to gather all information about the most bothering pests at home, which are the termites. This site tells you to never ignore the termite droppings that look like sawdust at your home as it can help you detect its presence, the type of infestation and the ways to protect your home from termite infestation.
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Unless there is new funding to plug a £2.6bn gap in the cost of social care for pensioners, councils will find it impossible to fulfil their legal duties under the new Care Act.
This will leave it on the brink of failing altogether and councils facing the prospect of court challenges, according to the Local Government Association.
In its submission to the Treasury ahead of the Spring Budget, the LGA listed the consequences of the Government's refusal to provide enough money to local authorities to pay for social care.
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Care funding shortages are leaving patients stranded in hospitals
These included care providers pulling out of the publicly-funded care market or going bust, shorter care visits and more people bed-blocking in hospitals because there was no help provided to them at home.
They also said a growing number of vulnerable pensioners would be left stranded without help with basic needs such as getting washed and dressed, or helped out of bed so they could carry on living in their own home.
Chairman of the LGA's Community Wellbeing Board, Cllr Izzi Seccombe, said: "The Care Act is a really important piece of legislation.
If no extra money is found, the system is expected to fail
"But the intentions and the spirit of the Care Act that aims to help people to live well and independently, are in grave danger of falling apart and failing, unless new funding is announced by government for adult social care.
"If no new money is urgently announced, then government needs to be honest and upfront with the public about the limitations of the care and support we can provide, and the fact that as a society we will no longer be able to meet the ambitions and objectives of the Care Act.
"Genuinely new government funding is now the only way to save the Care Act, and to protect the services caring for our elderly and disabled people and ensure they can enjoy dignified, healthy and independent lives, live in their own community and stay out of hospital for longer, reducing the pressures on the NHS."
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The Care Act, which passed into law in 2014, was several years in the making and represents the biggest reform of adult social care in a generation.
If no new money is urgently announced, then government needs to be honest and upfront with the public about the limitations of the care and support we can provide
Izzi Seccombe, LGA's Community Wellbeing Board
The legislation aims to give people more control over their lives and places a duty on councils to promote people's well-being.
But councils say that if government does not urgently announce any new money for social care, then ministers need to be "honest and upfront" with the public about the limitations of the care and support they can provide.
The warning came as ministers from the Departments of Health, Local Government and Work and Pensions appeared before a cross-party committee in Westminster to face questions about the funding of adult social care.
Only eight per cent of adult social care bosses are confident in meeting their duties
Just eight per cent of directors of adult social care in councils say they are confident in their capacity to meet the full duties of the Care Act in the coming financial year, according to the latest ADASS budget survey.
The LGA estimates the overall funding gap facing social care remains at least £2.6 billion by 2020, after the Government failed to announce new money in the Autumn Statement and Local Government Finance Statement.
In its Budget submission, the LGA also calls on government to set out contingency plans to deal with major failure in the care provider market, with the lack of funding already causing some providers to hand contracts back to councils or close homes.
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May 26th, 2014
Pope: Come to the Vatican for peace talks
By Laura Smith-Spark, Ivan Watson and Delia Gallagher, CNN
Bethlehem, West Bank (CNN) - Pope Francis extended an invitation Sunday to the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to travel to the Vatican for a "peace initiative," after earlier calling for a two-state solution to the intractable conflict.
The pontiff's remarks came at the end of an outdoor Mass in Bethlehem's Manger Square on the second day of his three-day trip to the Middle East.
"In this, the birthplace of the Prince of Peace, I wish to invite you, President Mahmoud Abbas, together with Israeli President Shimon Peres, to join me in heartfelt prayer to God for the gift of peace," Francis said.
"I offer my home in the Vatican as a place for this encounter of prayer."
He added, "Building peace is difficult, but living without peace is a constant torment. The men and women of these lands, and of the entire world, all of them, ask us to bring before God their fervent hopes for peace."
The Palestinian side has accepted the invitation and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will go to the Vatican, a Palestinian Legislative Council member, Hanan Ashrawi, told CNN.
The Israeli President's office said that he welcomed the invitation. "President Peres has always supported, and will continue to support, any attempts to progress the cause of peace," his office said.FULL STORY
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