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AltIMU-10 v4 Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass, and AltimeterProduct Code: 1714
£19.96 ex VAT
The AltIMU-10 v4 is an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and altimeter that features the same L3GD20H gyro and LSM303D accelerometer and magnetometer as the MinIMU-9 v3, and adds an LPS25H digital barometer. An I²C interface accesses ten independent pressure, rotation, acceleration, and magnetic measurements that can be used to calculate the sensor's altitude and absolute orientation. The board operates from 2.5 to 5.5 V and has a 0." pin spacing.
The AltIMU-10 v4 features a newer pressure sensor than its predecessor, the AltIMU-10 v3, enabling pressure and altitude measurements with higher accuracy and lower noise, but the two boards are otherwise identical. Compared to the original AltIMU-10, the v4 version offers a number of improvements arising from the use of newer MEMS sensors, including a wider maximum magnetic sensing range and better gyroscopic accuracy and stability. This version also adds a pin for changing the sensor slave addresses, allowing two AltIMUs to be on the same I²C bus.
The LPS25H, L3GD20H, and LSM303D have many configurable options, including selectable resolutions for the barometer and dynamically selectable sensitivities for the gyro, accelerometer, and magnetometer. Each sensor also has a choice of output data rates. The three ICs can be accessed through a shared I²C/TWI interface, allowing the sensors to be addressed individually via a single clock line and a single data line. Additionally, the SA0 pin is accessible, allowing users to change the slave addresses and have two AltIMUs connected on the same I²C bus.
The nine independent rotation, acceleration, and magnetic readings provide all the data needed to make an attitude and heading reference system (AHRS), and readings from the absolute pressure sensor can be easily converted to altitudes, giving you a total of ten independent measurements (10DOF). With an appropriate algorithm, a microcontroller or computer can use the data to calculate the orientation and height of the AltIMU board. The gyro can be used to very accurately track rotation on a short timescale, while the accelerometer and compass can help compensate for gyro drift over time by providing an absolute frame of reference.
The carrier board includes a low-dropout linear voltage regulator that provides the 3.3 V required by the LPS25H, L3GD20H, and LSM303D, allowing the module to be powered from a single 2.5 V to 5.5 V supply. The regulator output is available on the VDD pin and can supply almost 150 mA to external devices. The breakout board also includes a circuit that shifts the I²C clock and data lines to the same logic voltage level as the supplied VIN, making it simple to interface the board with 5V systems. The board's 0.1" pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards.
Note: The AltIMU-10 v4 is a compact (1.0"- 0.5") board that combines ST's LPS25H digital barometer, L3GD20H 3-axis gyroscope, and LSM303D 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis magnetometer to form an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and altimeter; we therefore recommend careful reading of the LPS25H datasheet, L3GD20H datasheet, and LSM303D datasheet before using this product. These sensors are great ICs, but their small packages make them difficult for the typical student or hobbyist to use.The board ships fully populated with its SMD components, including the L3GD20H, LSM303D, and LPS25H, as shown in the product picture.
Included Components
A 1x6 strip of 0.1" header pins and a 1x5 strip of 0.1" right-angle header pins are included. You can solder the header strip of your choice to the board for use with custom cables or solderless breadboards. The board features two mounting holes that work with #2 or M2 screws (not included).
- Dimensions: 1.0"- 0.5"-0.1" (25 mm x 13 mm x 3 mm)
- Weight without header pins: 0.8 g (0.03 oz)
- Operating voltage: 2.5 V to 5.5 V
- Supply current: 6 mA
- Output format (I²C):
- Gyro: One 16-bit reading per axis
- Accelerometer: One 16-bit reading per axis
- Magnetometer: One 16-bit reading per axis
- Barometer: 24-bit pressure reading (4096 LSb/mbar)
- Sensitivity range:
- Gyro: ±245, ±500, or ±2000°/s
- Accelerometer: ±2, ±4, ±6, ±8, or ±16 g
- Magnetometer: ±2, ±4, ±8, or ±12 gauss
- Barometer: 260 mbar to 1260 mbar (26 kPa to 126 kPa)
AltIMU-10 v4 schematic diagram
LPS25H Pressure/Altitude Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator schematic diagram
UM10204 I²C-bus specification and user manual
Recommended links
LPS331AP pressure sensor test flight
RTIMULib IMU library for embedded Linux systems
Orientation sensing with the Raspberry Pi and MinIMU-9 v2
Using the L3GD20 gyroscope in control systems
MinIMU-9 v2 connected to 3ds Max in real time


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INDEPENDENCE DAY is a fitting time to recognize overdue improvements to the grandest symbol of American independence that Baltimore has: Fort McHenry.
The star-shaped citadel on the Patapsco River withstood British bombardment in September, 1814, inspiring lawyer Francis Scott Key to write a poem, "Defence of Fort McHenry." One-hundred and seventeen years later, the song derived from that verse, "The Star-Spangled Banner," became our national anthem.
Unhip and underappreciated, the fort is the quintessential Baltimore attraction. Long before anyone imagined the city's once-fetid harbor drawing sightseers, Fort McHenry put the city on the map.

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While the last 700 mountain gorillas in the world live under constant threat in central Africa, their guardians are headquartered continents away in Baltimore.
The director of a team of "gorilla doctors" who is based at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will speak Wednesday in Columbia on working in the wild to rescue the species from the brink of extinction.
Dr. Michael Cranfield will give a free presentation on the mission of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project to provide treatment for the powerful primates in their natural habitat in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.


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Ensuring Health and Income Security for an Aging Workforce
The chapters explore implications of an aging workforce for a number of social programs in the coming decades, and point to the critical policy issues we must face when growing numbers of older workers begin to strain the capacity of those programs.
- Editors' Introduction / Peter P. Budetti, Richard V. Burkhauser, Janice M. Gregory, and H. Allan Hunt
- Health Insurance Coverage of People in the Ten Years before Medicare Eligibility / Katherine Swartz, Betsey Stevenson
- Workers' Compensation and Older Workers / John F. Burton, Jr., Emily A. Spieler
- Unemployment Compensation and Older Workers / Christopher J. O'Leary, Stephen A. Wandner
- Getting Older in the 21st Century / Mark V. Nadel
- Social Insurance and the Older Worker / Robert Haveman
- Commentary / Walter B. Maher
- Commentary / David A. Smith
- The Effects of Job Loss on Older Workers / Sevin Chan, Ann Huff Stevens
- The Effect of a Job Loss on the Employment Experience, Benefits, and Retirement Savings of Bank Officers / Jill S. Quadagno, David A. Macpherson, Jennifer Reid Keene
- Extending Health Insurance Coverage for Older Workers and Early Retirees / Karen Pollitz
- Commentary / Katherine Swartz
- Permanent Partial Disability from Occupational Injuries / Jeff E. Biddle, Leslie I. Boden, Robert T. Reville
- How Working-Age People with Disabilities Fared over the 1990s Business Cycle / Richard V. Burkhauser, Mary C. Daly, Andrew J. Houtenville
- Health, Disability and the Aging Workforce from the Employer's Perspective / Bruce G. Flynn
- Commentary / Vicki Gottlich and Patricia Nemore
- Commentary / Barbara Wolfe
- Retirement Trends and Policies to Encourage Work among Older Americans / Gary Burtless and Joseph F. Quinn
- Employer Perspective on Retirement Trends and Policies to Encourage Work among Older Americans / Anna M. Rappaport
- Living Longer, but Able to Work? / Glenn Pransky
- Commentary / Tereas Ghilarducci
- Policy Options for Filling Gaps in the Health Insurance Coverage of Older Workers and Early Retirees / Len M. Nichols
- Commentary / Deborah Chollet
- Commentary / Frank McArdle
- Commentary / Diane Rowland
Based on the National Academy of Social Insurance's 12th annual conference, held Jan. 26-27, 2000 in Washington, D.C.
National Academy of Social Insurance (U.S.). Conference
9780880992190 (pbk.) ; 9780880992206 (cloth) ; 9780880994668 (ebook)
Subject Areas
LABOR MARKET ISSUES; Retirement and pensions; UNEMPLOYMENT, DISABILITY, and INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMS; Unemployment insurance; Workers compensation and disability; Disability
Budetti, Peter P., Richard V. Burkhauser, Janice M. Gregory, and H. Allan Hunt, eds. 2001. Ensuring Health and Income Security for an Aging Workforce. Kalamazoo, MI: W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. https://doi.org/10.17848/9780880994668


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Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/23/2018 -- Increasing stringency of environmental protection agencies in curbing the production of solvent-based coatings owing to the high emission of VOCs has driven manufacturers of industrial paints towards adopting waterborne coatings. While waterborne coatings aren't solvent-free, the presence of co-solvents which contain low concentrations of VOCs isn't constraining manufacturers from procuring environmental compliance. Companies such as PPG, Sherwin Williams, AkzoNobel, RPM, BASF, Valspar, and Axalta are recognized as global leaders in production of waterborne coatings. According to a forecast study developed by Transparency Market Research, these companies are expected to remain active in instrumenting the expansion of the global waterborne coating market for the near future.
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The study offers an exclusive forecast and in-depth analysis on how the global demand for waterborne coating will shape up during the assessment period, 2017-2026. Key findings from the report reveal that by the end of 2026, more than 4.5 million tons of waterborne coating are likely to be sold globally. Over the forecast period, the global waterborne coating market is assessed to expand at a moderate CAGR of 3.9%. The study has analyzed a slew of factors influencing the dynamics of the global waterborne coating market, some of which include;
Complexities in procurement of raw polymer materials and liquefying agents for production of waterborne coating
Rising challenges for manufacturers in increasing the production capacities while exhibiting absolute environmental compliance
Key advantages of polyurethane materials with respect to providing resistance against changing temperatures, being waterproof, and exhibiting high-level protection from physical abrasion will continue to drive their use in the global waterborne coating production landscape. In 2017, more than 1.2 million tons of waterborne coatings sold in the global market were made from polyurethane. The report further reveals that the global sales of epoxy-based waterborne coatings will continue to gain considerable traction over the forecast period.
The study finds primers as a top-selling product segment in the global waterborne coating market. By the end of 2026, more than 2.1 million tons of waterborne coating primers are expected to be sold globally. The report also estimates that the largest share of waterborne coatings sold globally during the forecast period will be used for general industrial applications. From coating the floorings of manufacturing plant to providing surface protection for industrial equipment, components and machineries, the general industrial applications of waterborne coatings are expected to register a global volume CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period.
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This collection comprises the personal correspondence received by Tony Berger, a Jewish refugee from Duisburg who was the only one of her siblings to emigrate to England on a domestic visa. Despite her efforts to help her family leave the country, they did not manage to obtain the required documentation in time.
The letters, mainly from her mother, siblings and grandparents, document her family's efforts and hopes for emigration with the help of Tony Berger's new contacts in England as well as Tony Berger's life in London as a refugee employed as a domestic maid. Also included is correspondence with the American Consulate regarding her application for emigration to America. The collection also contains a witty and poignant diary of verses (photocopies) written by Tony's sister, Lotti Berger, at Riga ghetto.


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Seven Trent Water Main Burst – Selly Oak – Bristol Road
Please be aware a Burst Seven Trent Water Main on the Bristol Road Selly Oak.
There maybe disruption in the area due to Traffic Management while works are undertaken.
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As many of you know, I recently had the privilege of taking part in Nancy Zieman's latest Blog Tour: Sew Knits with Confidence. You also know that just by posting a comment on my blog tour post, you could be eligible to win the prizes featured below: One winner will be the happy recipient of … Continue reading
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Lovin' My Little Black Dress!
Yay! It's my turn to contribute to Nancy Zieman's Blog Tour!!! Sew Knits with Confidence As you may already know by now, Nancy has just released a new book and four great patterns featuring the use of knit fabrics. For my project, I chose to stitch out Nancy's "Santa Fe Dress and Top" pattern view … Continue reading
What 'cha Been Up To?
Lately, I haven't been as active with blogging and updates as I would like, but that's because I've been so busy working full time at Humble Sewing Center and enjoying time sewing with my amazing students. Below is a summary of several quick, easy, and fun projects I've been able to do with my private … Continue reading


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Destiny: Where is Update 1.2.0?
This update has been said to go live before the release of Destiny's next expansion, House of Wolves. The expansion releases on May 19th, next Tuesday, but we have yet to receive the update. Luckily for guardians, DeeJ has stepped up with some information in regards of what is going on with the update
05/13/2015: I've spoken with the finest minds at Bungie about Update 1.2.0 just moments ago. They're working to correct a late-breaking technical issue that would have impacted the way the game launches for a large portion of you. Progress is being made.
05/14/2015: Solutions for technical issues that have delayed the delivery of updates have been identified. Work is ongoing and we'll release the new content and the Patch Notes as soon as we can. Stand by for more information on timing.
We'll be sharing new details on the deployment schedule that leads to House of Wolves as soon as they become facts. At the very least, you'll hear from me once a day about this. Hang in there, and thank you for your patience. I'll give you the news as soon as I can. Follow this thread or our Twitter account for new information.
DeeJ, out.
Unfortunately it looks like we will be waiting just a bit longer for the update to kick live but at least we know what is going on with the update.
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Energy Therapy
What is Energy Psychology?
Energy Psychology is a relatively new therapeutic method. It uses tapping on the meridians or energy points used by Chinese Medicine practitioners in acupuncture and other techniques. The client thinks about an anxiety producing event while tapping on the energy points. It is considered useful for anxiety, phobias and PTSD.
Energy psychology is a technique popularized in the 1980's by Roger Callaghan and was called Thought Field Therapy. Gary Craig a colleague of Callaghan's altered the approach and the term he uses is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
Angrade and Feinstein (2003) In preliminary clinical trials involving more than 29,000 patients from 11 allied treatment centers in South America during a 14-year period, a variety of randomized, double-blind pilot studies were conducted. In one of these, approximately 5,000 patients diagnosed at intake with an anxiety disorder were randomly assigned to an experimental group (tapping) or a control group (cognitive behavior therapy /medication). Ratings were given by independent clinicians who interviewed each patient at the close of therapy, at 1 month, at 3 months, at 6 months, and at 12 months. The raters made a determination of complete remission of symptoms, partial remission of symptoms, or no clinical response. The raters did not know if the patient received CBT/medication or tapping. They knew only the initial diagnosis, the symptoms, and the severity, as judged by the intake staff. At the close of therapy: 63% of the control group were judged as having improved; 90% of the experimental group were judged as having improved. 51% of the control group were judged as being symptom free; 76% of the experimental group were judged as symptom free. (Andrade & Feinstein, 2003)
Denise provides training and therapy sessions in EFT. Contact her for further information at 604-562-9130.


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Hyperbranched PEGmethacrylate linear pDMAEMA block copolymer as an efficient non-viral gene delivery vector
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A unique hyperbranched polymeric system with a linear poly-2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate (pDMAEMA) block and a hyperbranched polyethylene glycol methyl ether methacrylate (PEGMEMA) and ethylene dimethacrylate (EGDMA) block was designed and synthesized via deactivation enhanced atom transfer radical polymerisation (DE-ATRP) for efficient gene delivery. Using this unique structure, with a linear pDMAEMA block, which efficiently binds to plasmid DNA (pDNA) and hyperbranched polyethylene glycol (PEG) based block as a protective shell, we were able to maintain high transfection levels without sacrificing cellular viability even at high doses. The transfection capability and cytotoxicity of the polymers over a range of pDNA concentration were analysed and the results were compared to commercially available transfection vectors such as polyethylene imine (branched PEI, 25 kDa), partially degraded poly(amido amine)dendrimer (dPAMAM; commercial name: SuperFectin fibroblasts and adipose tissue derived stem cells (ADSCs).
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I met both Steve and Martin at the PIXL6 meeting in London in September. As I sat with a colleague listening to them speak I immediately made a link between contextual priorities that we have as a school and the issues that they had faced – the same issues that prompted them to undertake the … Continue reading
By Sunny Gunessee. Over the last 18 months my form sixth form teaching has undergone some significant changes, after visiting the Sociology department at Yavneh College I became sold on the practice of 'flipped classroom'. I produced an independent enquiry on flipped classroom earlier in the calendar year, and further details can be found by … Continue reading
Find more education infographics on e-Learning Infographics As the results for students that have taken A levels are being digested and future plans are being firmed up my thoughts naturally swing towards next year and how our teaching can be improved further to help the next wave of students achieve their aims. The temptation is … Continue reading
By: Sunny Gunessee Subject Area: Sociology The research conducted by S. Gunessee strikes a strong similarity with the process of a lesson study, it is firmly rooted as piece of independent teaching practitioners research. After a set of underperforming results from the previous cohort, S. Gunessee went to the best performing college in the UK … Continue reading
Tickets for #EducatEd2016 have just been released. There is a great line up of presenters and facilitators confirmed for the event. The theme of the conference is: "Towards a sustainable self-improving school system" The conference schedule includes inspiring keynotes and thought provoking, 20 minute 'EducatEd' talks by a range of well known presenters including; Professor … Continue reading
A great idea by @Clairdenman – small business cards given to students that give a top tip and a timeline to exam performance. I think it helps to take the mystery out of preparing for an exam. It is also worth remembering that as teachers we have prepared students for exams with some … Continue reading


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How to Go From Weak to Strong Poker Player
When you play poker online, you have the ability to literally go from a weak player to an expert by just making a few changes to your current play. The problem for most players is they continue to do things the same at the online poker tables yet expect a different result. If you are tired of losing money playing poker online, this information will change the way other players look at you and how fast your bankroll will grow.
Bluffing with Authority at the River
One of the most painful things in online poker is slow playing a big hand and then getting beat on the river by someone who made their hand with that last card. This is something ever poker player experiences, and something they do not want to ever feel again if they can avoid it. knowing this, you can now push the issue on the river even if you do not have the hand. When the river makes the straight or flush, now is the time to push the bet and force others to fold. They will fold their hands rather than pay up and have to suffer a bad beat once again. This is a win-win for you.
Using the Ace Often on the Board
The odds of you getting the ace in your hand is not as good as you might think. For this reason, when an ace hits the board, many people have to really look at how the hand was played to see if someone connected or not. This is another chance for you to crush a player who let you in the hand cheap. If you didn't have to pay too much to see the flop and an ace appears, you bet big and they fold again.


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Roads built with this new material may never need repair
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Most of us pay little attention to the concrete that surrounds us, unless it's falling apart.
And that happens often enough. That's because concrete is a brittle material — Canadians are familiar with bridges in Montreal deteriorating, or chunks of the Don Valley Expressway crumbling.
But a Canadian researcher is working on a type of concrete that can essentially 'heal' itself. Dr. Nemkumar Banthia uses tiny fibres to reinforce concrete and to prevent cracks from getting too big. Those fibres also have a hydrophilic nano-coating, which attracts moisture to help produce more silicate material which fills in any cracks that do occur.
Keep warm in winter with heat stored from summer
From Popular Mechanics:
Heating a house takes a lot of energy. Whether your heating system is electrically powered, or oil powered, or you're just throwing wood in the fireplace, heating your home in the winter is a hassle and a cost. But a new way to make use of naturally occurring heat might be on the horizon. Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (EMPA) have developed a technology that allows heat to be stored almost indefinitely, so the summer heat could warm up your home in the winter.
The technology uses the chemical sodium hydroxide (NaOH), commonly known as lye, to store the heat. When dry sodium hydroxide is exposed to water, it undergoes a chemical reaction that releases a large amount of heat. In sunlight, that water evaporates, drying out the sodium hydroxide and resetting the reaction. The dry sodium hydroxide is very stable, which means it can be stored for months or even years as long as it isn't exposed to water.
Think you're getting sick? Your smartwatch could warn you ahead of time
From Engadget:
If you're still on the fence about just how useful a smartwatch can be, a group of researchers at Stanford University have some news for you. The scientists discovered that using algorithms to monitor a combination of vital signs gathered by the Basis B1 and Basis Peak can determine if you're about to catch a cold, days before you actually get sick. Using stats like heart rate and skin temperature, researchers say the smartwatches can indicate the first signs of an impending illness.
During the course of their research, the team at Stanford gathered details from 40 volunteers who wore the devices for two years. The information gathered shows that people exhibited an unusually elevated pulse and warmer than average skin temperatures (at times) before any physical signs of a cold or infection. The tech could tell up to three days in advance of symptoms starting to present themselves.
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The Birdcage?
No, this isn't the sequel to "The Birdcage." The tacky Versace outfits and Miami background might tell you otherwise, but it's actually Jim Carrey and Rodrigo Santoro shooting scenes for "I Love You Phillip Morris."
This shit is based on a novel about a married father who gets sentenced to 3 years in prison. He ends up falling in love with his cellmate, played by Ewan McGregor. When his cellmate gets released, Jim's character escapes from prison three times in order to be with him.
I wish someone would try to escape from prison three times to be with me. That comment was directed towards Pete Doherty. You know, this shit could be alright. I don't mind Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor is a major dreamboat. It will be spectacular if they throw in a Rodrigo Santoro nude scene. My penis cried salty tears when his character was killed on "Lost."


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Yamaha India gets actor Deepika Padukone to star in their two wheeler commercial
Yamaha Scooters has made a name for itself with their range of motorcycles with Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham as its brand ambassador. Now, as the company gets ready to foray into the Indian Scooter Market they have signed up Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone to star in their new scooter commercial. Ms. Padukone is well known for her feminine and vivacious outlook to life and is hence an ideal choice to project Yamaha Scooters while specially targeting the under 24 year female population.
Ms. Padukone will be starring in these scooter commercials and along with her on-screen appeal to the youth in the country will bring out the sporty and stylish scooter in a better light. Besides this, Padukone's status in the film industry matches positioning of Yamaha Scooters in the two wheeler industry.
Initially Deepika Padukone will endorse Yamaha Ray which is a stylish, sporty and cool bike which will surely appeal to its younger segment of buyers who also relate to Deepika's sense of style, beauty and cool attitude on screen and off screen. The company is targeting young Indian woman and expects this segment of customers to form their core buyers for their Yamaha Ray and other such scooters which may be launched in the future.
Read the press release below for more information.
Auto News Release
Yamaha signs leading Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone to endorse its scooter range
Announces Marketing and Branding Strategy for their foray in to the Indian Scooter Market
Mumbai, 23rd July, 2012: All set to make its grand entry into the Indian scooter market, India Yamaha Motor today announced that it has signed up Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone as the face of Yamaha Scooters in India. This is the first time that the actress will endorse an automobile product and Yamaha is upbeat that her feminine yet sporty disposition will gel easily with the Indian target audience. While Deepika will endorse the scooter section of Yamaha, John Abraham will continue to be the brand ambassador of the company's flagship bikes.
As per the deal, Deepika will make appearances in commercials which are already lined up. The bubbly and active image of the actress will complement the sporty and stylish scooter that Yamaha has to offer to its female customers which will primarily be under the age of 24 years. This visual connection will provide appropriate value addition to the brand and will bring the product alive onscreen. Moreover, she appeals to the Indian youth both through her movies and her off screen appearances. Her stature in the film industry goes well with Yamaha's current positioning in the two-wheeler industry.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Hiroyuki Suzuki, CEO and MD, India Yamaha Motor Pvt.Ltd. said, "We are very pleased with our alliance with Ms. Deepika Padukone to endorse our scooter 'Ray' which just like Deepika signifies 'Cool & Beauty'. Being young, fit, sporty and stylish, Ms. Deepika has all the elements that our customers will subscribe to when they buy our scooters. The youth adore her, respect her and follow her because she signifies an inherent sense of style that easily blends in with that of brand Yamaha. We look forward to have a longstanding and fruitful association with her."
"Yamaha has been a preferred brand with the youth who understand and connect well with technology, performance and the spirit of sporting endeavors. We have replicated these inherent ingredients in our scooters as well for the aspiring Indian women under the age of 24 years. We do expect the women customers to become a core part of our future growth strategy."
John Abraham has done a commendable job for Yamaha in the past years and now that Deepika has come on board, they will collectively add strength to the product line up of Yamaha and take the brand to new heights in the times to come.
The development is in line with the company's effort to strengthen its brand particularly in the scooter market. The company will continue with the YES! YAMAHA campaign which was introduced a couple of years ago. As part of the YES! YAMAHA campaign, many initiatives have been launched including 'Bring back the Joy' campaign, 'Chabi Ghumao, Bike Le jao' contest (Turn the key, win a bike contest) to name a few.
About India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.
Yamaha made its initial foray into India in 1985. In August 2001, Yamaha India became a 100% subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, Japan (YMC). In 2008, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. entered into an agreement with YMC to become a joint-investor in the motorcycle manufacturing company "India Yamaha Motor Private Limited (IYM)".
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Apparently real headlines printed in the newspapers that can be freaking funny if you weren't the one writing it!
- Never Withhold Herpes Infection from Loved One
- Miners Refuse to Work after Death
- Include Your Children when Baking Cookies
- Enfields Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
- Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
- Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
- Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
- Safety Experts Say School Bus Passengers Should Be Belted
- Drunk Gets Nine Months in Violin Case
- Survivor of Siamese Twins Joins Parents
- Iraqi Head Seeks Arms
- Prostitutes Appeal to Pope
- Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
- British Left Waffles on Falkland Islands
- Lung Cancer in Women Mushrooms
- Enraged Cow Injures Farmer With Axe
- Plane Too Close to Ground, Crash Probe Told
- Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
- War Dims Hope for Peace
- Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
- Deer Kill 17,000
- Stolen Painting Found by Tree
- Chef Throws His Heart into Helping Feed Needy
- Arson Suspect Held in Massachusetts Fire
- Ban On Soliciting Dead in Trotwood
- Local High School Drop-outs Cut in Half
- New Vaccine May Contain Rabies
- Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
- Two Sisters Reunited After 18 Years in Checkout Counter
- Killer Sentenced to Die for Second Time in 10 Years
- Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
- Man Struck By Lightning Faces Battery Charge
- New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
- Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
- Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
- Eye Drops Off Shelf
- Teachers Strike Idle Kids
- Clinton Wins on Budget, But More Lies Ahead
- Princess Diana Was Alive Hours Before She Died
Don't know the source for all these, but I found them at Funtasticus.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Lines on the Head!
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Stealth Cat
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This important book provides the tools that faith communities need to:-determine under what circumstances, if any, a convicted sex offender may be involved in the congregation.-determine how to respond if someone in the congregation is accused of a sexual offense.-be sensitive to and supportive of persons in the congregation who have been victims of abuse.-develop and implement strategies that will keep children in the congregation safe and which will prevent sexual abuse from happening.This is an important book for clergy, lay leadership in churches and synagogues denominational executives, regional judicatory executives, correctional officials, judges, parole officers, probation officers, and treatment providers. It shows the unique way that faith communities can make a difference both by protecting and transforming lives.
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PCGS Nos: 4388, 4449, 84449,
Circulation strikes: 10,000
Proofs: 725
Designer: Obverse
by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht, modified by Robert Ball
Hughes, modified by James B. Longacre; Reverse by James B. Longacre
Diameter: ±15.9
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Other - 10%
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Proof-63. Ex - Bowers and Merena
Galleries' Robert W. Schwan Collection Sale, October 26-27, 2000, Lot 565
at $414.00
NGC Proof-63. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M.
LaRiviere, Part II", March 15-17, 2001, Lot 1481 sold for $414.00
NGC MS-65. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Lake Geneva Sale", June
28-29, 2001, Lot 249, illustrated, sold for $2,300.00
PCGS MS-62. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000
Signature Sale", August 6-7, 2000, Lot 6906, not illustrated, sold for
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-67's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-67's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 2 PRCA-64's.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo
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Update: IGN reached out to Microsoft/Double Helix for comment and has received the following statement.
"We're excited about the upcoming launch of "Killer Instinct" for Xbox One and we'll be sharing more info about Fulgore and the other awesome features and content in the game. More info to come soon – stay tuned!"
Perhaps to nobody's surprise, Fulgore is the eighth and final character revealed for the Killer Instinct Xbox One roster. The classic fighter is listed among the characters in Killer Instinct's Pin Ultimate Edition, the inside of which Penny Arcade posted.
This is the first time we've seen Fulgore's name actually spelled out involving his inclusion in Killer Instinct. Look for more on Fulgore and Killer Instinct leading up to his formal reveal.
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Tips That Help You Enjoy The Hottest Phone Sex Ever
Phone sex can fulfill many desires, when it comes to sexual relationship and also it is known to help couples maintain chemistry even in their long distance relationship. It serves as the best route to explore the wildest desires of your partner.
If you are planning to enjoy the best experience of unadulterated grown-up movie through phone, then you can find many tips that will surely help you to get back in the game in a better way.
Tips that Will Help You Enjoy the Best Phone Sex Ever
Gear up, with your Headset or Earplugs
Using headset or the earplugs will keep you keep your hands free to take pleasure in the wildest moments while enjoying phone sex.
Get in the Sexy Mood
Getting into mood actually makes the work more enjoyable. Before making a call to your sweetheart, make sure that you get into the mood because sexual experience will be best experienced only if you get the total feel.
Get Comfortable
Sit on the couch, relax, plug in your ears with the phone headsets, keep your hands free and then start the conversation with your partner. Walking around too much while speaking or moving around playing with things will definitely spoil the mood for phone sex. Hence, enjoy the experience to the fullest by being as much comfortable as you can get.
Speak in the Hushed Tone
Even though you cannot actually feel the person on the opposite side, the ears available at the receiver end serves as a bridge for arousing your partner. The hushed tones and whispering sensuously into the ears of your sweetheart will definitely make the fountain of sensation flow through the body.
Make sure that you always use sexy and appealing tone while communicating with the only available erogenous zone, i.e., the ears.
Sending Naughty Pictures
Before starting the conversation with your partner, you can turn their mood on by sending some sexy and naughty picture. You can use your after shower photo with just a towel around the waist because it is the best and sexy picture ever with the capacity to turn on anyone at any time of the day.
Try Wordplay
The enjoyment in the phone sex gets much more, if you try being as descriptive as possible about your current position. Remember that the vocabulary used to explain things could help your partner to paint a perfect and detailed picture in their mind, which in-turn keeps them turned-on and more aroused.
Never try to Use Cheesy Phrases
Do not use any cheesy phrases during phone sex. Instead, you can be more sexual while describing things, which makes the conversation more enjoyable and hotter.
Understand your Partner
Try to learn about things that can turn-on your partner, since it helps you to decide and start your conversation through a particular route. If your partner doesn't mind a bit of vulgarity, then you can try and concentrate on such areas to make the conversation even hotter.
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
Tokyo Auto Salon Singapore 2013 - Retro Revival
Part 2 - Retro Revival If there is one thing that's happening all around the World in the automotive circles, it's the return of the retro movement. All over, people are starting to bring back cars from the past and revisiting them with a modern twist. Cars which used to be part of their owners daily grind back in the late 70s through the 80s are coming back as the children who grew up with these cars are rekindling their sense of nostagia with these machines. At the Auto Salon, there were 2 retro rides which kept me going back for more. I would even consider them my show favourites. One of them is this KE70 Corolla. Simple, clean, but yet full of little details which just ties everything together. From the exposed rivets on the carbon wrapped arch flares, to the period correct tuned wheels. I LOVE IT. Even the interior is nicely done in alcantara wrap. I'd take a bet that most visitors to the show would probably give this "rolla a miss, but for me, such grassroot cars are what make our automotive world so interesting. Another contender for the grassroots crown is this first generation Civic hatch. A stock hatch is most likely already a hard car to come across so big props to this owners for bringing this one up a notch. Fully wrapped with real layers of CF, it might not sound as hardcore as swapping out body panels for panels made with the same exotic materials, but wrapping on such a scale with an authentic CF wrap is still without a doubt a very very expensive exercise. Another KE70, but this time with a slant towards the Bosozoku side of things. Loving the early Mk.1 SSRs and with all the FET sponsorship decals, yes i checked, there's a Nardi inside! A slightly more aggressive take on kyusha, this S130 sported a CF overfenders to cover a nice set of vintage TE37s. Something non-JDM? An interesting take on the ever popular Beetle. Last but certainly not least in this lineup of all things nostalgic, Tom's E34. It might look pretty subtle sitting amongst more elaborate showcars but the magic of this car is what lies under the bonnet. What's the catchphrase again? OH yes, "No replacement for displacement!" V12 Baby!!!
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Swarup also said that the dues to be paid to Coal India Swarup also said that the dues to be paid to Coal India have gone up significantly which might result into pushing the company into red.
"Dues to be paid to Coal India have gone up significantly. Last year it was around Rs 1,200 crore. We need to look into it and start paying. I dont want it to becomes a sick company on account of non-payment. I have been getting calls from chief secretaries to continue supply of coal despite non payments. We dont intend stop supply of coal," he added.
Swarup further said the Centre has taken the decision to rationalise the linkages to cut down on the transportation cost of the coal.
"On the one hand we are trying to rationalise coal linkages to save cost on transporation..We can also divert coal of inefficient plant to efficient one. But this requires a lot of planning and details," he said.
The Secretary further said that the introduction of the dispute resolution mechanism in the sector has been paying excellent results.
"We have also put in place a dispute resolution mechanism. This (dispute mechanism) has already started functioning and we have managed to settle a large number of cases. I believe all such disputes between Centre and states relating to coal should be settled through this mechanism," he added.
Referring to the complaints of bad quality of product from Coal India, Swarup said, "the company has put in place the regime wherein it has been their endeavour to ensure that good quality coal is made available. At least the quality of coal that is professed to be given is given to state gencos." PTI RPS PSK NSK MR BAS


text: Dr Helen McGettrick PhD, MSc, BSc Institute of Inflammation and AgeingSenior Research Fellow Contact details Telephone+44 (0)121 371 firstname.lastname@example.com AddressInstitute of Inflammation and AgeingCollege of Medical and Dental SciencesUniversity of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT UK Helen McGettrick is an experimental biologist who specialises in developing multi-cellular in vitro models to examine the processes by which tissue resident cells influence leukocyte adhesion and migration during inflammation. Helen's research focuses on leukocyte recruitment and stromal cell biology in health and disease, in which she has several publications. She is currently using this expertise in the fields of rheumatology, diabetes, stem cell biology and cancer biology. She has received grants from Arthritis Research UK, in the form of a Career Development Fellowship, Wellcome Trust, British Heart Foundation, Enterprise Birmingham Fund, and Pfizer. Video clip - Frustrated migration of human peripheral blood lymphocytes on cytokine-stimulated endothelium: During inflammation, lymphocytes migrate over the surface (white, bright cells), through and underneath (dark cells) activated endothelial cells to enter the tissue. If the lymphocytes do not receive an appropriate signal, their migration becomes frustrated, as they transit into and out of the endothelial monolayer searching for it. Qualifications PhD in Medical Science - University of Birmingham, 2006 MSc in Immunology – Distinction, University of Birmingham, 2002 BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry - First Class, University of Lancaster, 2001 Biography Helen graduated from the University of Lancaster in 2001 with a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, during this course she spent a year studying aboard at Oregon State University, USA. She obtained a MSc in Immunology from the University of Birmingham in 2002, undertaking a research project looking at neutrophil apoptosis (cell death) with Janet Lord and Dagmar Scheel-Toellner in the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing. She subsequently joined Gerard Nash's Cardiovascular Rheology Group in the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, where she completed her PhD in Medical Sciences in 2006. Helen has continued to work in Birmingham investigating the processes controlling leukocyte recruitment and fate both in health and disease, focusing on the role of the tissue microenvironment. She was appointed as a University Fellow in Inflammation Biology within the System Science for Health multidisciplinary translational research consortium at Birmingham in 2011. In 2012, Helen was awarded a five year Arthritis Research Career Development Fellowship to explore the role of synovial fibroblasts in regulating leukocyte accumulation during the development of persistent arthritis. Moreover, she was awarded the prestigious "Garrod Prize" by the British Society for Rheumatology in 2016. Helen co-organised the 1st British Microcirculation Society and UK Cell Adhesion Society Joint Meeting held in 2017 at the University of Birmingham. Teaching Postgraduate Immunology and Immunotherapy MSc Cardiovascular Science MPharm - Year 3 module Undergraduate Medical Science BMedSc - Year 3 Immunity and Inflammatory Diseases Medical Science BMedSc- Year 3 Vascular Biology and Pathology Widening Participation Academic Lead Access to Birmingham – Biomedical Sciences Academic Lead Realising Opportunities – Biomedical Sciences Assignment Tutor Access to Birmingham – Biomedical Sciences Assignment Tutor Realising Opportunities – Biomedical Sciences Assignment Tutor Realising Opportunities – Medicine Previous undergraduate research projects Investigating the therapeutic window and effect of PEPITEM treatment in rheumatoid arthritis progression (2017) Fibroblasts regulate inflammation: What changes in early rheumatoid arthritis to make it persist? (2015) Characterising the ability of mesenchymal stem cell-derived adipocytes and osteoblasts to influence leukocyte recruitment to vascular endothelial cells (2015) Investigating how platelets influence the recruitment of mesenchymal stem cells from the blood (2015) Examining the immunomodulatory properties of MSC (2014) Characterising the ability of mesenchymal stem cells to influence the migration of leukocytes through vascular endothelial cells (2013) How do lymphatic endothelial cells influence lymphocyte migration during inflammation? (2013) Establishing the role of CD248 in influencing PDGF signalling during angiogenesis (2012-2013) Characterising the process of leukocyte migration through lymphatic endothelium: which leukocytes can exit tissue? (2012) Previous summer research projects Improving engineered tissue constructs for compatibility with human leukocytes (2014) Characterising how MSC influence leukocyte migration through endothelium using novel in vitro constructs (2013) Developing an in vitro construct to model the entry and exit of lymphocytes in inflamed tissue (2013) Postgraduate supervision Helen currently supervises PhD students on the following projects: Regulation of leukocyte recruitment by fibroblast-endothelial interactions: Understanding the stromal switch from resolution to persistent inflammation; J. Griffiths (2017-2021) Accelerated ageing as cause of disease pathogenesis, progression and multi-morbidity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; M Hughes (2017-2020) Investigating the impact of pathogenic stroma on lymphocyte behaviour in chronic inflammation. ARUK RACE PhD studentship based at University of Glasgow; M Bedaji (Oct 2015-present) Find a PhD - http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=53722&LID=139 Previous PhD projects Manipulating the immunomodulatory effects of mesenchymal stem cells; H Munir (2012-2016) MSC as endogenous regulators of inflammation: Changes in chronic inflammation; L Clarke (2014-2017) Previous Masters projects Investigating the therapeutic window and effect of PEPITEM treatment in rheumatoid arthritis progression (April 2017-Aug 2017) Examining the effects of CXCL4L1 released by fibroblasts on endothelial cell function (April 2016-Aug 2016) Examining the differential bioactivity of soluble mediators released by MSC or MSC-derived adipocytes when co-cultured with endothelial cells (April 2016-Aug 2016) Examining the immunomodulatory capacity of mesenchymal stem cells: Is there a role for metabolites? (Oct 2014-Mar 2015) Examining the impact of migration on T cell function (May-Aug 2014) Characterising the effects of chronic inflammation on the phenotype of MSC (May-Aug 2014) Mesenchymal stem cells as modulators of neutrophil recruitment (Jan-Apr 2014) A new regulatory step in T-cell migration into tissue during inflammation; separating the wanted from the unwanted (May-Aug 2011) Research Helen's research concentrates on the concept that the state of the local tissue (stromal) microenvironment defines the responsiveness of endothelial cells, and also the subsequent fate of recruited leukocytes. This has involved the development and validation of novel in vitro, multi-cellular, multi-layered static and flow-based culture systems. Her goal is to develop a more complete understanding of the molecular circuitry regulating tissue migration and egress during acute and chronic inflammation reactions, with a view to developing anti-inflammatory, pro-resolution therapeutic strategies. A novel approach that we are investigating is to manipulate the local stroma to instruct recruited cells to leave chronically inflamed tissue, in effect to "switch on" resolution, or alternatively to stop leukocytes entering the inflamed site by "turning off" recruitment. RESEARCH THEMES Chronic Inflammation – Rheumatoid Arthritis Fibroblast-endothelial cell crosstalk regulating lymphocyte recruitment in resolving and persistent arthritis Adiponectin-PEPITEM axis and regulation of T-cell migration in Rheumatoid Arthritis Mesenchymal Stem Cells Immunomodulatory effects of mesenchymal stem cells on leukocyte recruitment and vascular inflammation Modulation of mesenchymal stem cell responses by their local microenvironment Regulation of Migration Vascular-lymphatic endothelial cell crosstalk and leukocyte exit from tissue Multi-cellular 3-D in vitro models examining the migration, fate and function of leukocytes entering inflamed tissue RESEARCH GRANTS Principle Investigator: 2017-2021 - MRC CASE Studentship (Industrial Collaborator – Novartis, Basel) Regulation of leukocyte recruitment by fibroblast-endothelial interactions: Understanding the stromal switch from resolution to persistent inflammation 2015-2017 - PfizerDefining the therapeutic potential of a novel peptide regulator of T-cell recruitment in rheumatoid arthritis. 2014-2016 - Enterprise Birmingham FundDemonstrating the utility of a biomarker to detect Rheumatoid Arthritis at a very early pre-symptomatic stage. 2012-2017 – Arthritis Research UK Career Development FellowshipExploring the role of synovial fibroblasts in regulating leukocyte accumulation during the development of persistent arthritis. 2009 – Wellcome Trust VIP FellowshipRegulation of lymphocyte migration and retention by the stromal microenvironment. Co-investigator: 2017-2021 Wellcome Trust PhD Studentship in Basic Sciences Accelerated ageing as cause of disease pathogenesis, progression and multi-morbidity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017-2018 Arthritis Research UK – Innovation Seed Fund In vivo efficacy of human S2-selected mesenchymal stromal cells in preclinical models of rheumatoid arthritis 2016-2017 - Wellcome Trust Pathfinder AwardNew therapeutic avenues in Sjogren's syndrome: exploring the role of PEPITEM in an orphan disease. 2015-2018 – British Heart FoundationMechanisms, optimisation, and in vivo application of the vascular protective effects of mesenchymal stem cells. 2010-2012 – Wellcome TrustRole of fibroblasts in induction of tissue-specific recruitment of memory T-cell subsets. Other activities Editoral Board Scientific Reports (2015 - present) Annals of Autoimmunity and Research Committee Membership Early Career Representative - Institute of Inflammation and Ageing Executive Committee Academic Representative on Support Staff Levelling Panel British Society of Immunology, Leukocyte Migration Affinity Group UK Cell Adhesion Society Conference Organisation Ist British Microcirculation Society and UK Cell Adhesion Society Meeting - Birmingham, 2017 27th UK Cell Adhesion Society Meeting - Birmingham, 2015 2nd BSI Leukocyte Migration Affinity Group - Birmingham, 2015 26th UK Adhesion Society - Birmingham, 2013 24th UK Adhesion Society - Birmingham, 2011 British Microvascular Society - Workshop - Birmingham, 2009 Membership and Affiliation Fellow of the Higher Education Academy British Society of Immunology Society of Leukocyte Biology Prizes and Awards Garrod Prize - British Society of Rheumatology, 2016 European League of Rheumatism - Basic Science Oral Highlights Session, 2015 Enterprise Birmingham Innovation Competition - 2nd Place, 2015 Publications Recent Peer Reviewed Publications A. Filer, L.S.C. Ward, S. Kemble, C.S. Davies, H. Munir, R. Rogers, K. Raza, C.D. Buckley, G.B. Nash and H.M. McGettrick. Identification of a transitional fibroblast functional phenotype in very early rheumatoid arthritis. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases – Epub ahead of print https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28847766 H. Munir, L.S.C. Ward, L. Sheriff, S. Kemble, S. Nayar, F. Barone, G.B. Nash, and H.M. McGettrick. (2017) Adipogenic differentiation of MSC alters their immunomodulatory properties in a tissue-specific manner. Stem Cell – 35(6):1636-1646. doi: 10.1002/stem.2622 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28376564 M. Chimen, C.M. Yates, H.M. McGettrick, L.S. Ward, M.J. Harrison, B. Apta, L.H. Dib, B. Imhof, P. Harrison, G.B. Nash and G.E. Rainger. (2017) Monocyte subsets coregulate inflammatory responses by integrated signalling through TNF-alpha and IL-6 at the endothelial cell interface. Journal of Immunology – 198(7):2834-2843. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.1601281 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28193827 S. Nayar, M-M. Chung, L. Navarro-Nunez, M. Chachlani, P. Rankin, T. Cloake, J. Campos, N. Steinthal, H.M. McGettrick, S.P. Watson, C.D. Buckley and F. Barone (2016). Bimodal expansion of the lymphatic vessels is regulated by the sequential expression of IL-7 and Ltα1β2 in newly formed tertiary lymphoid structures. Journal of Immunology: 197(5):1957-67. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.1500686. Munir H, Luu NT, Clarke LS, Nash GB and McGettrick HM (2016) Comparative ability of mesenchymal stem cells from different tissues to limit neutrophil recruitment to inflamed endothelium. PLoS One 11(5):e0155161 Juarez M*, McGettrick HM*, Scheel-Toellner D, Yeo L, Spengler J, de Paz B, Hardy R, Cooper M, Raza K, Buckley CD and Filer A (2016) DKK1 expression by synovial fibroblasts in very early rheumatoid arthritis associates with lymphocyte adhesion in an in vitro flow co-culture system. Arthritis Res Ther 18:14 (* joint authorship) Chimen M, McGettrick HM, Apta B, Kuravi SJ, Yates CM, Kennedy A, Odedra A, Alassiri M, Harrison M, Martin A, Barone F, Nayar S, Hitchcock JR, Cunningham AF, Raza K, Filer A, Copland DA, Dick AD, Robinson J, Kalia N, Walker LS, Buckley CD, Nash GB, Narendran P and Rainger GE (2015) Homeostatic regulation of T cell trafficking by a B cell derived peptide is impaired in autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disease. Nature Medicine 21(5):467-75 Recent Reviews: Munir H and McGettrick HM (2015) Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for autoimmune disease: risks and rewards. Stem Cells Dev24(18):2091-100 McGettrick HM, Butler LM, Buckley CD, Rainger GE and Nash GB (2012) Tissue stroma as a regulator of leukocyte recruitment in inflammation. J Leukoc Biol 91(3):385-400 Full listing of publications


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Rockets' James Harden out for two weeks with hamstring strain
James Harden is set for a two-week spell on the sidelines after suffering a grade-two hamstring strain, the Houston Rockets announced on Monday.
Rockets star Harden sustained the injury in Sunday's 148-142 triple-overtime win against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, and he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Harden, who had 40 points and 11 assists, was injured with less than a minute to play in regulation, limping and dragging his left leg after a drive to the basket.
The five-time All-Star had only missed two regular-season games over the previous three seasons combined and has played in all 35 games this season.
The Rockets announced today that guard James Harden suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain during last night's game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. Full story: https://t.co/zNJxR17DOG pic.twitter.com/p9h5ZedEM2— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 2, 2018
Houston (26-9) ended their five-game losing streak against the Lakers, but they will have to find offense elsewhere with the NBA's leading scorer out for at least two weeks.
Harden has scored at least 20 points in every game this season. Since the 1963-64 campaign, only Harden, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain have scored at least 20 points their teams' first 35 games.


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Expert in Patent & Copyright Infringement, Depositions & Testify, Cell Phone Tracking, GPS, Cell Tower RecordsExpert has consulted for law firms in California in connection with helping them write claims that provide the best patent coverage. He helps them in avoiding infringement by devising different technical approaches and novel ways to patent ideas and ... See full profile
California (CA), USA
Expert in Wireless Communications, Content, Commerce, Infrastructure, and ApplicationsExpert is an expert in various mobile positioning systems including A-GPS. He has expertise acquired from work leading LBS middleware provider, SignalSoft, and independent research. Expert is an expert in various mobile positioning systems including cell ... See full profile
Washington (WA), USA
Expert in Wireless Telecom Systems Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Radio, Microwave, CellularHas designed high-speed microwave radio systems carrying OC-3 (155 Mbps) and IP systems to 300 Mbps. This work includes field surveys of the proposed radio paths, detailed analysis to determine antenna heights and diversity requirements over a variety of ... See full profile
Texas (TX), USA
Expert in Telecommunications Law, Internet Law, Interconnection, ICT, New Media, Wireless, Spectrum ManagementExpert teaches courses and researches issues in the law, regulation and business of telecommunications, information technologies, international trade, intellectual property and electronic commerce. To integrate applied work he actively seeks foundation ... See full profile
Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Expert in Wireless Infrastructure, Devices and InvestmentExpert has founded his own technology startups and continues to work with founders assisting them with business planning, management team, governance, investment funding and venture capital raising. As an entrepreneur with a heavy dose of pragmatism, he ... See full profile
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Expert in EMI/EMC & RF Compliance Testing/Worldwide Regulatory Project ManagementSetup a Bluetooth RF & Protocol Qualification Test Lab. Was a Bluetooth Qualification Body (BQB) for 2 years. Performed and Managed FCC/CE/IC Regulatory Compliance Testing for various types of Bluetooth Module and End Products. See full profile
Arizona (AZ), USA
Expert in Communications Infrastructure, Acquistion of Technology, Public Safety Interoperable Communications,Expert's consultant engagements span a variety of markets and technologies. For example - tech lead on a 10.5 million public safety voice and data network - performed market study for communications console mfg - identified new veridical markets for a ... See full profile
Georgia (GA), USA
Expert in Telecommunications, Wireless Communications, Fiber Optics, Construction ContractsExpert has designed multiple unlicensed Wi-Fi networks utilizing both 802.11x and 802.16x technologies utilizing unlicensed frequencies. The networks are fixed wireless systems capable of voice or VoIP and data transmission. See full profile
Oklahoma (OK), USA
Expert in MVNO, Billing OSS & BSS, IMS, Wimax, Cross-Border Transactions to Korea, and Content Delivery NetworksExpert has experience on 1xRTT, often abbreviated as 1x, is a designation referring to an operating mode of CDMA2000, a wireless technology used in CDMA cellular networks. The 1x in 1xRTT stands for one times the number of 1.25MHz channels. See full profile
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South Carolina (SC), USA
Expert in Wireless Product DevelopmentExpert has 30 years of experience in wireless systems design and product research and development. His designs have covered a wide range of wireless applications including satellite, cellular packet data, rural telephony, microwave radio, ... See full profile
BC, Canada
Expert in Telecommunication, Communication, IT, Network, Customer Service, Project ManagementExpert is experienced working within the technical department of Telecommunication Companies and IT Companies. Due to her expertise, she took over training for all new employees. Since 2005 she is a Consultant for Customer Service, Field Service, Product ... See full profile
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Quebec, Canada
Expert in RF IC and systems design for wireless communicationExpert has worked for microwave/millimeter-wave systems and design active/passive circuits using MMICs for applications to satellite communications, Point-to-Point Radio, Local Multi-point Distributed Systems (LMDS), transceiver systems for space ... See full profile
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There comes a time in any relationship when we must ask ourselves if the other person belongs in our lives. I was inspired to write this by a post on one of my favourite blogs. The topic was "unfriending" people in the real world. It is something that I've often struggled with.
People grow and change. Along with the shifts come new perspectives, new ideas, and a deeper and more profound dedication to good character. At some point we will all have a friendship that doesn't fit.
Let's look at friendship from the perspective of character. Maintaining good character is not easy. One of the most difficult parts is dealing with others' bad behaviour.
If you start to feel uncomfortable with someone it is important to look at why. Once you have understood the reason, take a good look at yourself. Sometimes the "bad" we see in other people is about issues inside ourselves.
If you discover that you have some work to do, take care of it. Explore yourself with openness and acceptance. Let the friendship ride for a while. When you've dealt with your issues its time to take a serious look at the other person.
Part of good character is not tolerating bad character form others. I let a close friend go a few years ago. They were always kind and respectful to me, but, their behaviour towards the other people was terrible. As I pulled back I started to receive the same treatment so many others had. It was no longer possible for me to remain in that friendship.
How you handle the "breakup" is a tough question. In the early stages of a friendship, just let the relationship fade. Once you have a closer bond its best to address your concerns. There is always hope for change. Be prepared to get shot down. If they resist simply make your point then let things be. Allowing the relationship to end naturally is the best course of action. If they won't let go tell them you aren't willing to have them in your life anymore.
If they are open discuss how you've seen the behaviour play out, then be willing to help them work on it. Be open to feedback they may have about your own issues. Work on things together.
Have you ever struggled to let go of a friend. How did it go for you? Were you happy with the result? I'm interested to know why, or why not.
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Amazing Spider-Man 2 Opens to a Swinging $92 Million
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swung into North American theaters this past weekend and earned $92 million after a $35.5 million box office Friday. That opening is about what estimates pegged it at. The film also earned an additional $116 million overseas for a worldwide total of $369 million so far. The film has a budget north of $200 million, which means it'll need a $500 million to break even.
Compared to Sam Raimi's films, his first Spider-Man in 2002 opened to $114.8 million, the second opened to $88 million, and third opened to $151 million. The Amazing Spider-Man earned a total of $262 million in 2012. That movie earned $137 million over its first six days, and debuted the Tuesday before July 4th.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 earned 43% of its total from 3-D showings and 17% from IMAX and PLF showings.
When it comes to demographics, the film had 51% under the age of 25, and 33% families for the opening weekend. The film was 61% male and 49% female. I predicted men to be between 55-60% men, so pretty close to what I expected and what Facebook statistics shows. The film also has a B+ Cinemascore and 54% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier dropped to fourth in its fifth weekend. The film earned $7.8 million, bringing its domestic total to $237.1 million.