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Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Invitation to Improvise
I was fortunate enough to meet the lovely Alissa Haight Carlton at Quilt Market only weeks ago, and the feeling you get from her is just the feeling that I get from her new book, Block Party, which was written together with Kristen Lejnieks. And that feeling is one of approachability and warmth. After talking to her for a only a bit, I wanted to sit next to her and sew. The book, after reading a few pages, makes you feel just the same way. You just feel invited. Not in the fancy invitation that comes in the mail and requires a new dress kind of invitation, but a hey, come over here and join us kind of invitation. The best kind.
The book covers 12 women who formed a modern quilting bee so that each would contribute a block to one person's quilt concept each month. All the blocks would be sent to that one person, and she would get to assemble the quilt and keep it. By the end of the year all twelve of them had done the same, each keeping a piece of history and the work of 12 minds, 24 hands. I love thinking of how every block in every quilt was created during a completely separate set of circumstances within each quilter's life. And that they each, doubtlessly, struggled more with one block than another, experienced successes and emotions that they wouldn't have otherwise had. Some days I imagine that making the block was the most peaceful part of their day- I'm sure other days, they forgot to get to it all together, and stressed a bit to finish it. Each one different. Each one a record of time. Each one perfecting a skill they already possessed or pushing them into a new one. And all together the quilt then, an expression of many. I do believe that is the heart and soul of quilting.
I took note of my dear friend Denyse's introduction to the book, most specifically where she writes that "the best way to learn something (to understand it viscerally and not just intellectually) is to make it happen with your own hands." That, in addition to all the wonderful inspiration, and perfectly clear instructions is what had me chopping up my Liberty stack faster than you can say bee (which doesn't take long at all). I was so inspired by the Confetti quilt because it felt most different from what I typically do. More improvisational. I see a lot of quilts. Lots and lots. And the moment I see them I either get it and move on, or I get it and I want to try it. Or better still, I get it, want to try, and even meditate for a while on how I might interpret it to see it anew. So here I am, improvising within the boundaries of this lovely Confetti block. Instead of using all white for the solid background, I decided to show off all the irregular strip widths by using 3 solids from my voiles (sixpence, midnight, river rock). And because I can't leave well enough alone, in addition to the 3 background solids, I decided to interject one of my own prints. The good for me thing, in addition to it being a scrap + solid style block, is that its perfect for special fabrics that you'd like to use a bit sparingly.
So after only messing around for about an hour or so this morning, I am finding myself entirely charmed with this process, remembering how much I love to wing it, and loving how this one little block is a microcosm of the quilt it will become. And even each component of the block, its own abstract composition- beautiful and unique. I've decided that I need a little tiny bit of this freedom on a regular basis, so I think I'll do one every Saturday morning. We'll see how that goes. I'm glad to have the company of these talented women every time I open this book.
Would you like to open this book? I get to give one away! Leave me any ole comment and we'll get a name chosen at random on Monday of next week. For more wonderful write-ups about this book, follow along on the blog tour:
6/21/2011 A Quilt Is Nice
6/22/2011 I Heart Linen
6/23/2011 Tallgrass Prairie Studio
6/24/2011 Oh, Fransson!
6/25/2011 All Buttoned Up
6/26/2011 West Coast Crafty
6/27/2011 Connecting Threads
6/28/2011 Crafty Girls Workshop
6/29/2011 Whip Up
6/30/2011 Pink Chalk Studio
7/1/2011 True Up
7/5/2011 Block Party Bee Blog
7/6/2011 Anna Maria Horner
7/7/2011 Craftzine.com
happy quilting, xo, Anna
480 comments:
This was one of the more insightful looks into a book that I've seen! I wasn't sure I needed this book on my sewing shelves, especially since I'm not much of an improv quilter myself. After reading your experience with this book and your interactions with the authors, I am more compelled now to get this book and actually try some of the projects. Thanks for that push I needed! (love seeing the spin you'r putting on a project, btw)ReplyDelete
Love your approach to all things quilty. The idea of loosening up with my quilting is ever so surely making inroads into my thoughts. I'd love to win the book and really break out of my structured style. AnneReplyDelete
Isn't it amazing how we each can look at something and then create it in our very own unique style! Love your take on the this quilt.ReplyDelete
I love it! Its so wierd to see you inspired by someone else, when you're the one that does so much inspiring on a daily basis! Thanks for letting us know about Block Party!ReplyDelete
I would love to win this book, it looks amazing! I want to try my hand at more improv piecing, and I love the blocks you made!ReplyDelete
Love it! I'm new to quilting and can't decide which pattern to try next. This book might just be the inspiration I need!ReplyDelete
Liberty fabric is gorgeous to sew with, your block looks lovely.ReplyDelete
I would love a chance to win this book.
I would love to try one of these quilts!ReplyDelete
I'm in! I would love to meander through the book, enveloped in quilts and imaginings of what could be...ReplyDelete
This looks like a wonderful book to add to your craft library. Thanks for the opportunity to win.ReplyDelete
Oh, I do believe I would very much enjoy owning my very own copy of this book. Such great inspiration! Thanks very much for the give away.ReplyDelete
I've been drooling over this book. I love the idea of a quilting bee and doing a square a month for other crafters.ReplyDelete
The book sounds wonderful! I want to join a block party!!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12:16 PM
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book - looks like a good one!ReplyDelete
Beautiful post! I love your thoughts on quilting and community. And I am so excited to check out this book, (whether I win it or buy it)!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12:16 PM
I'd love to win a copy too! As does the modern quilting bee... wish I knew more women who sewed to create something like this, though in modern times I suppose it could be done from a distance.ReplyDelete
Also, I can't wait to see your finished quilt - love the brights against the muted tones.
That confetti block is fun in white and earth tones. Lovely!ReplyDelete
I was just thinking today that I needed to start a new quilt - the book looks lovely!ReplyDelete
Beautiful, I love how you can take a pattern and truly make it your own by changing the colours or using a print in an unexpected place. Thanks for the generous giveaway!ReplyDelete
What a fabulous idea!! I would LOVE a copy of such a down-home invitation to SEW :)ReplyDelete
So inspiring and as always you draw me in with your words. Thanks and I do hope you are having a wonder filled summer. -MelanieReplyDelete
Your block looks great. I spent Monday cutting into my Loulouthi stash and most of last night sewing it up. I hope to finish the quilt top tonight but I haven't had enough quality time with the fabric yet. I'm going to have to come up with another quilt to make from it. yeah!ReplyDelete
I would love to win a copy. I am in my first on line bee (which is improv!). This book would be the perfect inspiration.ReplyDelete
oh i would love this book. Thanks for the chance and have a great summer!ReplyDelete
I like the way you interpreted the block. I'd love to have a chance, too!ReplyDelete
I'd love to win this book. I've discovered some wonderful blogs from this blog tour.ReplyDelete
Every time I see the quilts from this book, I want the book even more. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
That's my style of doing things - I love the spur of the moment, spontaneity mode of creating ...ReplyDelete
yes please! i would love a chance to win a copy of that book, it looks like fun!ReplyDelete
I am lovin the butterflies fabric....and would love love that book. Thanks for having a giveaway!ReplyDelete
Improvisational quilting is something I have recently had the joy of trying too- wow, what liberating fun! I can't believe how much stress is taken away from quilting when you purposefully don't try matching seems or making things perfect- I have realized that I love both traditional and modern quilting and will make room for both in my little world as long as I am having fun. I sure would love to win this book!ReplyDelete
This book looks great. I'd sure love a chance to win!ReplyDelete
I would love to have the book and your fabric :-)ReplyDelete
That sounds like such a wonderful book. I love it when there is a story behind something and it's not just instructions. I'll keep my fingers crossed.ReplyDelete
Thank you for the chance to win such an amazing book! I would love to try the confetti block, along with the other techniques in the book. I'm fairly new to quilting and I'd like to move out of my comfort zone of straight lines all the time.ReplyDelete
Making a quilt outside the box is a bit out of my comfort zone but I do love looking at different ideas. I really enjoyed looking at Gwen Marston's Liberated Quilting book and this looks along the same lines. It sounds like a fun book and I would love a chance to win the book.ReplyDelete
Regards from Western Canada,
Anna Marie
I would love to sit down with this book AND have someone wave me over to join a sewing group!ReplyDelete
I'm looking forward to reading this book!ReplyDelete
oh this book looks lovely! and i expecially like your interpretation of it (:ReplyDelete
I'd love to sit down and browse through this book! As a garment sewer I've often declared "I don't quilt" but have found myself drawn to these fabulous quilt designs and books.ReplyDelete
Wow I feel inspired just from reading your post about the book, so yes please I'd love to win a copy! Thanks so much.ReplyDelete
Hadn't heard about this book until now! I love a new quilting book. Usually carry it around with me for a few weeks so I can flip through the pages whenever the opportunity presents itself. Thank you!ReplyDelete
Oh I love this idea with Liberty prints and I really want a copy of this book!ReplyDelete
i have to say.... i have been fairly desperate to get my hands on a copy of this book!!! love love love true love!ReplyDelete
I loved your insight on the book and your piecing process - thank you! Also, thanks for the giveaway - I'd love to win!ReplyDelete
I like your spin on the confetti block, which is one of my favorites in the book.ReplyDelete
Oh, I would love to have this book! Looks like a great one.ReplyDelete
- Cheryl1:12 PM
Anna...can I tell you how much I love reading your blog! You are amazing. I am just 59, ..just, and maybe old enough to be your mom, but you are an inspiration! Waiting to hear about the perie cotton packs and the book looks greAt, too. Love books. CherylReplyDelete
I'm in for a copy, my local bookstore doesn't have it yet, so I'm banking on winning!ReplyDelete
Winging it is relaxing and really a way to get the creativity rolling. Love what you did, and definitely in on the book!ReplyDelete
After many years of sewing clothes, and disdaining quilts, I have all of a sudden become obsessed with them. I read about this book last week and was going to go out and buy myself a copy. Will hold off in case I am the lucky winner. But will certainly buy it if I do not.ReplyDelete
looks like a fun firstname.lastname@example.com
wow, wow, wow, now this sounds like a quilt book not only can I sink my teeth in...but use my hands to get what's in my head OUT!ReplyDelete
Lusting over this book! I even went to a local bookstore to see if I could find it but it musta been sold out :) I'm making a quilt for my cousin as a wedding gift so I'd love the inspiration!ReplyDelete
It is a great book, got to flip through one at a quilt shop a few weeks back, but sadly went home without it... Maybe I can win one!?!ReplyDelete
This is by far one of the best reviews I've read of any book, really. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I'm always stuck with what to say when you can leave anything in a comment! I'll just say I have been following this book blog tour with no luck so far so shall continue and see if I will be a winner!ReplyDelete
Yes please! And oooooh those Liberty prints. I would love some inspiration to get me off my well beaten path!!ReplyDelete
quilt blocks rock!ReplyDelete
Woot! I would just *love* to win this book!ReplyDelete
Wow! Sounds like a truly inspiring book and makes me want to learn to quilt so would love this book! Thanks for the chance to win it!ReplyDelete
I'd love to win the book! What a lovely write-up.ReplyDelete
Improvisation is key for me... The creative juices really flow then. Love your writting Anna Maria. :-DReplyDelete
Thank you for the lovely meditative post this morning. It was nice to pause and remember something I love about quilting.ReplyDelete
This sounds like a spectacular book! I'm a new quilter.. only one almost done, but tons in my brain. You, Anna Maria were the first to inspire me to try my hand at the craft and now I'm in love with the whole shebang! Thank you for letting us into your minds eye when we read this blog, you truly are a special woman.ReplyDelete
Oooh!! I want one, please! Would love to see all the intricacies of these blocks!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2:13 PM
Thanks for the giveaway! Would love to start some projects from that book!ReplyDelete
You and Denyse are so rigth - the best part is about doing something with your own hands and then having it as a reminder of a certain period of your life. So beautiful! Thanks for the chance to share in the fun!ReplyDelete
This book has been on my wishlist for a while now! it would be amazing to win it:)ReplyDelete
The book sounds wonderful and it's so good to see your project taken from it! I'd love to win a copy and be inspired to make my own blocks - thanks for the opportunity!ReplyDelete
oohh ooo! pick me ;-) it is always a delight to see what you have been making!ReplyDelete
This book looks so wonderful! It would be fun to read about these talented women!ReplyDelete
One of my favorite quotes is by Geri Weitzman: sometimes you gotta creat what you want to be a part of.ReplyDelete
That's what I did last summer. I wanted to be a part of a quilting bee, so I started my own, Bee Vintage, on flickr. A year later, I'm flying across the country to visit one of my bee friends! (See you Tuesday, Linda!)
I love your idea of using different colors instead of one solid background. And what a great way to use up some scraps!ReplyDelete
I can't wait to get this book! Be it winning it or purchasing it, it looks fabulous!ReplyDelete
Man, count me in for the book! If anything, I'm learning of a bunch of new blogs to learn from.ReplyDelete
This post totally makes me want to buy that book! If I don't win one I will seriously consider dipping into my "fun money" to get it!ReplyDelete
This book looks so inspiring. I love your take on the confetti block.ReplyDelete
Your stack of liberty fabrics makes me want some even more, they are so beautiful and work beautifully with yours.
Many of my books are borrowed from the library, but this book is definitely one I want to own - pouring over the pages and trying new techniques. I'd love to win a copy!ReplyDelete
I love what you have done so far! Very inspiring! I get it and want to get started with some of your yummy fabrics!ReplyDelete
Thanks for introducing us to this delightful book. Maybe I will be the lucky winner!
This looks like a pretty fabulous book. I desperately need some inspiration. But my real reason for commenting is to find out what that wonderful fabric with the big blue roses and butterflies is.ReplyDelete
I would love to own this book! I am also determined to find twelve sewing friends with whom to recreate this experience - how wonderful!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2:46 PM
Really different take on the confetti block. Love how a simple swap of fabric can totally transform a block.ReplyDelete
Gretchen- that is one of my voile pieces from the Loulouthi collection:ReplyDelete
hope that helps! :), Anna
What a unique process and concept. I can imagine being part of such a lovely group project. Thank you for the exposure to this book and project, for sharing your experience and project, and for the giveaway opportunity.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3:03 PM
Find myself gravitating to the modern way of quilting. Love the confetti quilt. firstname.lastname@example.com
I love seeing how you put your own spin on one of the patterns from the book!ReplyDelete
Sounds like a great book! Count me in! I hope to get quilting after I finish my wardrobe capsule for our Greece trip.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3:20 PM
Enjoyed reading about your experience with the book. Thanks for the giveaway.ReplyDelete
Yes please! (Love the idea of a quilt that you can use "special fabrics sparingly" with - I have a lot of those fabrics that I am reluctant to cut into.) Thanks!ReplyDelete
I'd love to win a copy of this book! If I won it and you stuck a scrap of Liberty in between the pages I'd be over the moon!ReplyDelete
Oh, how I'd love to win! I had the pleasure of meeting Alissa (and Denyse) a couple of weeks ago, and I know what you mean about her being inviting. Can't wait to see the book!ReplyDelete
Oh, I would love to win, but may have to have it either way!! I am so inspired by your posts! Thank you for this giveaway!ReplyDelete
Oooh... looks like a fantastic book! Love the colours you have used in your quilt.ReplyDelete
- alliestitch3:41 PM
so enjoyed reading your review and your river rock voile is just the most wonderful colour. i have a little which i am mixing in with some boyish liberty lawn to make a quilt for my little boy.ReplyDelete
I just made an orange and gray confetti block for a quilt that members of my MQG are making. So fun!ReplyDelete
Giving ourselves freedom once in a while is crucial. Whether time constraints, design constraints or simple left-brain constraints, we usually forget to let go and let "It" happen. I'm so happy you got time to play like this.ReplyDelete
Read your interview with sew4home and really enjoyed it.ReplyDelete
This is one book that would like to win and use to make some quilts - a mini block party with my mother to make the one that looks like a log cabin. Please enter me into the drawing. Thanks for the stop on the blog tour.
I am aching to begin quilting - this looks like the perfect introduction with no hard and fast rules!ReplyDelete
this makes me wish i had 11 other women (or men) around me who love to quilt. I would love a copy of this book. Maybe it will inspire me to teach others the basics of this art I love. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
So cool! If only I had 11 real life friends who quilt....ReplyDelete
This looks like a great book!ReplyDelete
this book looks so inspiring. i love the background story of the 12 women and 12 quilts! thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
yes please! i love the idea of creating something that allows everyone to get a piece of someone else...ReplyDelete
what an amazing idea and a beautiful book. I'd love the inspiration of these women for my future quilting projectsReplyDelete
This book sounds really intriguing! I love the idea of sharing blocks with friends.ReplyDelete
I really want to see this book in person after reading all of your comment. If it inspires you it must be a book I need. You are an inspiration to me. ThanksReplyDelete
Yay! I would love to win!ReplyDelete
oh my goodness, i'd love a chance to win this fabulous book!ReplyDelete
I could not agree more with the sentiment that doing is learning... Or vice versa. Though I so rarely give myself the permission to play, and possibly, fail.ReplyDelete
This book is on my list. I'd love to have a copy and maybe assemble my own bee.ReplyDelete
Crazy, crazy, crazy!!!! I'm in a frame of mind where I need some inspiration...I would love the book!ReplyDelete
What a super prize - yes please, I would find that book so inspirational in my embryonic quilting career. xReplyDelete
oh .... thanks for such an awesome giveaway ... it would be well treasured & used aplenty! blessingsReplyDelete
Love your block!ReplyDelete
I think this book would give me the motivation I need to try improvisational piecing! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
This book looks beautiful and inspirational. Would love love love my very own one to hold and to peruse at leisure. Thanks for this golden chance.ReplyDelete
The less time I have, the more great projects I see and want to try... sigh. Thanks for the generous giveaway!ReplyDelete
What a wonderful idea, I want to start my own bee! Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
- Annie C6:01 PM
A while back, a bunch of us from a quilt guild took a color and design for quilting class from a local instructor. We decided to reward her with a quilt of "crazy" pieced apple blocks, a block made by each of us. The effect was gorgeous with red, green and yellow apples and she was so thrilled!ReplyDelete
Pick me! Pick me!ReplyDelete
I have this book on my wish list but the bills have to come first.... I go to the bookstore occasionally and fondle it, but always put it back. It's a luxury. BTW I can't get enough of the Summer Totem Tart fabric. It's really beautiful and my friend gave me a yard of it as a happy day present!ReplyDelete
You put so much love into all you do, no wonder you are successful!! I would love this book so I can jump into a little improv!!ReplyDelete
Hey, way to improvise! Yes, Yes, Yes, I really want a copy of this book! (please) It's tough to bust out of accurate piecing, points that don't disappear and seams that match, but I'm willing to through caution to the wind and try.ReplyDelete
- Annette6:33 PM
Would love to win this book for my wonderful sister Debra!! She is a big time fan of all of your fabrics, just like me! She is my inspiration and motivator! Even though we do not live near each other we sometimes work on the same quilt patterns!ReplyDelete


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MADISON, Wis. — The vice chairman of the state Building Commission has decided to let a Wisconsin Chippewa tribe keep a $250,000 grant to help build a cultural center.
Rep. Dean Kaufert, a Neenah Republican, wanted to rescind the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa's grant after the state's Chippewa bands raised walleye spearfishing goals by 5,300 fish. That forced the Department of Natural Resources to impose a one-walleye limit on nearly 200 northern Wisconsin lakes.
Kaufert complained the limit would devastate north woods tourism and proposed taking away the Lac du Flambeau's grant as payback.
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CME Average Daily Volume Falls In Second Quarter07.29.2020
CME Group's average daily volume in the second quarter of this year was lower than the same period in 2019, although volumes increased outside the US.
The US derivatives exchange said average daily volume in the second quarter of this year was 17.6 million contracts, down from a very strong second-quarter last year. However, average daily volume for the first half of this year grew 13% to 17.6 million contracts from the same period in 2019.
Terry Duffy, chairman and chief executive of CME Group, said on the results call that interest rate volumes had been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic as the Federal Reserve intervened in markets and less volatility in oil prices had lowered volumes in oil contracts.
"However, with global crude oil demand still depressed due to Covid 19, which we believe is a temporary situation, we expect to see market conditions improve as global oil demand returns," Duffy added.
Sean Tully, global head of financial and over-the-counter products at CME, said on the call that since the high volatility in March, actions by the fed had led to unprecedented low volatility in interest rates. However, at the same time uncertainty over unemployment and the macroeconomic environment has never been higher and the US government is running an unprecedented deficit.
"Once the Fed reduces it's intervention, the need for hedging and managing risk will become much larger," Tully added.
International volumes
Average daily volume outside the US also grew 21% in the first half of this year to 6.1 million contracts, with year-over-year growth across all six asset classes.
The exchange highlighted that in the second quarter in Europe, Middle East and Africa, equity index ADV grew 75% to one million contracts, the second highest quarterly ADV to date. In the same period in Latin America, ADV in equity index products increased 67% and energy products rose 25%.
John Pietrowicz, chief financial officer of CME, said on the call that four out of the top 10 Asian countries had double digit growth in the the second quarter.
"The Netherlands had a big increase in volume of triple digits, some of which is due to Brexit," he added.
New products
Pietrowicz continued that CME was continuing to launch new products despite remote working. The exchange reintroduced 3-Year Treasury Note futures earlier this month and options on Micro E-mini Equity futures will begin trading in August.
He added that products launched since 2010 had an ADV of 3.2 million contacts in the first half this year, a 52% year-on-year increase with revenues rising 25% to $193m.
This was driven by Micro E-mini Equity futures which were introduced in May last year.
"Micro E-mini futures continue to be the most successful product launch in CME Group history," he said. "Over 330 million contracts have traded since launch with a second quarter record ADV of 1.9 million contracts."
Both the Micro E-mini S&P 500 and Russell 2000 futures had record trading days in June of 1.96 million and 280,000 contracts, respectively.
The new 3-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures had first day volume of of 1,610 contracts, surpassing Ultra 10 first day Globex volume.
"Over 18,000 contracts traded in week and the latest op e interest is over 5,000 contracts," he added. "Day two volume of over 7,000 contracts exceeded record volume from the contract's original launch in 2009."
Julie Winkler, chief commercial officer of CME Group, said on the results call that environmental, social and governance products present a great opportunity, especially due to demand from Europe. Last year CME launched E-mini S&P 500 ESG Index futures.
"We will introduce other ESG benchmarks later this year," said Winkler.
Market data
Winkler continued that market data had a 'great' quarter as revenue was $135m, up 5% from a year ago.
"There was an increase in subscribers with working from home leading to a modest increase in demand for display devices," she added. "The was also an increase in licensing data for the creation of new products."
Winkler said the exchange is focused on integrating data from the acquisition of NEX Group, which completed in 2018.
"We are also introducing more flexible distribution of our data as shown by the launch of CME Smart Stream," she added.
CME said this month that customers can access its delayed and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) formatted futures data through Google Cloud without the need to provision servers, install network, or manage infrastructure.
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Cloud access is expected to benefit CME Group by decreasing cost to access market data; providing data in an environment with cost-effective, on-demand computing resources; and removing the need to provision servers, install network or manage infrastructure.
Trey Berre, global head of data services at CME Group, said in a statement: "We have seen considerable demand for cloud-based data delivery since we launched last year, and we are pleased to offer more solutions that make it even easier for customers to use our data in the format that works best for their individual needs."
In addition, the exchange remains on track to migrate from the legacy NEX trading systems to CME's Globex technology.
"We recently announced to our clients the cutover dates for BrokerTec," added Pietrowicz. "BrokerTec EU clients will begin trading on November 16 and BrokerTec Americas trading will commence on December 7 this year."
Analyst response
Chris Turner, an analyst at German financial services group Berenberg, said in a report that CME's results were disappointing as revenues from the recently acquired EBS and BrokerTec platforms both fell year-on-year, while CME's interest income also fell to $32m from $139m in the same period a year earlier.
He continued that CME's energy products have a strong bias towards the US shale oil industry, which is likely to be particularly hurt by the fall in global oil prices.
"Although Q2 volumes in these products were fairly resilient, CME has lost market share in open interest (that is, the "stock" of derivatives outstanding), which tends to be a lead indicator for volumes," Turner added. "We also continue to be concerned that low US interest rates will weigh on demand for CME's interest rate futures products, which constitute one-fifth of its revenues."
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MWM just announced a firmware update to its Phase wireless timecode system, alongside a software update to its MWM Connect app. The updates include tweaks to both the receiver and remotes.
For the receiver, an auto-calibration system that corrects tempo shift issues has been implemented, along with better pairing of the Phase remote and receiver and USB communication tweaks to prevent unintended disconnections. For the remotes, accuracy has been improved along with battery usage optimisation, plus the Security/Sleep mode issue has been addressed.
MWM also provided a roadmap for future Phase improvements, including a fix for the pesky auto-switching to Internal Mode that has plagued some Serato DJ users, cue point drift, and Midi compatibility plus new gestures.
The promise and the reality
Phase is one of the most exciting ideas to come to digital DJing: It essentially lets you spin with a DVS without the need for needles, tonearms and timecode vinyl. DJs absolutely loved the idea when it was introduced back in NAMM 2018, but a handful of delays and stability issues with the launch version of the product have left a bad taste in some DJs' mouths.
That said, MWM did promise to fix these issues and that's why this firmware update is such a big deal. It remains to be seen if the update completely fixes these issues (the PR, for instance, admits that at least one of them is still a work in progress), and in themselves firmware upgrades carry the risk of failure either through user error or system issues, but Phase has issued a tutorial to help. Proceed with caution, Phase users, and let us know in the comments how you got on!
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• The Phase firmware update is available now. Check the Phase site for more details.
What are your thoughts on Phase? Do you own it? Do you like it or not? What can be improved? Let us know below.


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By Robson Sharuko Senior Sports Editor
FATE, at times, has a cruel way of hitting back at us and, for Lloyd Mutasa, the football gods decided to punish him in the worst manner possible when the player he drove out of Dynamos somehow found a way to produce the defining moment of a Harare Derby that was short on quality, but long on drama at the National Sports Stadium yesterday.
If this gets to be Mutasa's final day in charge of these misfiring Glamour Boys at this turbulent club where nothing can be taken for granted, then it will be one script which only the football devils could have come up with given the events at the giant stadium yesterday.
On an afternoon blessed with light showers, which virtually came from nowhere, as if to wipe away the tears of these Glamour Boys whose team plunged into joint bottom-of-the-table with ZPC Kariba on three points, the irony of it all was that the dagger which felled them yesterday was plunged into their hearts by one of their own.
The boy who has stubbornly refused to become a man and who, even in his hour of glory, exhibited some worrying traits about psychological demons which some say continue to devour his inner soul, even as Lloyd Chitembwe battles very hard to ensure his rehabilitation would yield fruits.
At times he appeared to be lost in his own world, divorced from everything that was unfolding on the pitch, oblivious of the intensity of the mission or the size of the stage and there were moments when his show-boating appeared to betray the spirited efforts which his teammates were putting into this task.
Twice, beyond even the belief of his teammates, he pumped his efforts from corner kicks right out of play as he stretched the boundaries of trying to find the perfection, in terms of the swerve he needed to give to the ball — his mind telling him it could be done but his execution, which has taken a battering in recent times when he has hogged the headlines for all the wrong reasons, betraying him.
But, for all that, he still remained the one player, in the show, who seemed to have the kind of talent to illuminate an occasion like this, which some will consider an insult to the good shift which the excellent Joel Ngodzo put in yesterday, in a midfield show where there was a hint of some class on a day in which there was an abundance of misfits on either side.
Denver Mukamba, in his first Derby battle wearing the green colours of the Green Machine, clearly came on a mission to use the big stage to provide evidence that he isn't the player who has lost both his touch and discipline which some people have labelled him since he lost his way, and even forgot Mbuya Kawinga existed, in the bright lights of Johannesburg.
Chitembwe, uncharacteristic for a coach who always wants his players to put the interests of the team ahead of their own, appeared to have handed him the freedom to express himself from the word go and, in that ocean of liberty, Denver found a way to thrive as he cast aside some of the demons which have stalked him for some time.
Playing down the left channel of the attack, he showed he wanted to use the skills, which some claimed had long deserted him, to entertain and from the word go he went about trying to put up a show, to the delight of CAPS United fans and to the disappointment of their Dynamos rivals.
There were moments when he looked the real deal, the Denver we had known back in the years before a combination of indiscipline and substance abuse reduced him into the shell that staggered back to our shores, when the South Africans finally lost patience with him and asked him to go back home
And there were moments when he looked confused, if not by the colours that he was wearing then by some of the taunts that came from some of the fans on whose patronage he has built his profile, but to his credit, he didn't let that destroy him.
Instead, he kept pushing hard, which in itself was a good sign, including running back to try and reinforce his defence, something that he never used to do in the past.
Then, just after the hour mark, he pounced to make the difference to this contest in which the Glamour Boys, for everything that has been written about them as being a bunch of misfits, found a way to give as much as they got even though the overall lack of quality, on either side, was clearly evident.
On a day pregnant with controversy, the ball that was drilled back into the penalty area from the right channel appeared to have marginally gone over the line but the near assistant referee, who was closer to the action than those in the stands, felt the entire ball had not gone out and gave CAPS United the benefit of doubt to continue with their attack.
Denver, arriving from the left, as he has so often done in Dynamos colours, made the connection — as sweet as he could have dreamt about — and the ball was drilled back towards the direction it had come from and past the goalkeeper and into the nets
What followed was delirium!
Normally, players who would have scored against their former teams, let alone those that still hold their licence, don't celebrate, as a mark of respect to those institutions and the fans.
But not Denver!
Not after how he was hounded out of Dynamos and he sped towards the CAPS United fans and, in their celebrations, found the love which Mutasa had denied him when he needed it most.
He could have scored a double, only for the goalkeeper and the frame of the goal to deny him a spectacular goal, far better than he scored to decide this match, a game which ended under a cloud of controversy when Dynamos thought they had found the equaliser in the dying moments only for the referee and his assistant to decide otherwise.
It's something that will be debated for some time, that close call when the ball appeared to have crossed the line from a distance, and Mutasa can only curse his luck.
He will tell himself, these are things that he can't control, and that's very true. But he also knows he could have controlled the Denver saga better and, given the chances his men created yesterday, who knows, maybe all they needed was a Denver to make a difference.
Or a Nyakanyaka, as in Cristian Epoupa, and pity he didn't have either man — the one he chased away and the one his leadership couldn't get for him. Four goals in seven games — only ZPC Kariba and Herentals have scored less.


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Compliance path 1: Comparison with an Acceptable Solution or Verification Method
This option is suitable for minor variations from Acceptable Solutions.
This option is based on an Acceptable Solution or Verification Method, but with minor variations. The designer compares the performance of the proposed Alternative Method with the performance principles in the Acceptable Solution.
The comparison must be relevant, and it must be directly comparable in aspects such as use, situation and environment. The Alternative Method proposed may be more or less robust than the Acceptable Solution as long as its performance meets Code requirements.
As compliance documents provide solutions that are 'deemed to comply' with the Building Code, Acceptable Solutions can provide sound guidance for determining Alternative Solutions.
When to use this option
Compliance path 1 is likely to be used where the principles of the Acceptable Solution can be shown to apply to the renovation work. Some examples might be:
- application of flashing cover dimensions that are based on those given in Building Code Acceptable Solution E2/AS1
- subfloor fixings selected in accordance with Section 4 of NZS 3604 for durability
- the proposed use of flexible flashing tape in the preparation of openings
- the proposed use of air seals around windows.
Providing evidence
The documented evidence to the BCA should:
- identify which Acceptable Solution or Verification Method your proposal is being compared with
- identify the similarities between the proposed method and the Acceptable Solution
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- identify and address areas where there may be a need to compensate for differences, for example, a flashing dimension has been increased to provide additional cover because of the exposure of the detail to the weather
- demonstrate that the proposed solution will comply with relevant Building Code requirements.
The BCA does not have to accept the performance claims made as part of a comparative solution, so the designer will have to provide relevant and convincing evidence.


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Buy this record. ArchAndroid is a complete work with ear candy and myriad style amalgamations that will keep you on your toes. You certainly have to listen to appreciate the diverse styles on this record. It's interesting and accessible and the sonic journey pays dividends.
'Tightrope', featuring Big Boi, is sure to be a break out track with lots of radio airplay. 'Mushrooms & Roses' is what happens if the Beatles and Prince were to back a funkyfresh soul like Janelle. She's the R&B/Soul/Pop equivalent of XTC.
This album will garner some mainstream attention with some of the infectious grooves on this album but don't let that fool you. Janelle is complex and interesting in a way her SXSW shows have only shown us a glimpse.
Do you think the album art was inspired by Earth, Wind and Fire's 'Raise'?
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Yesterday I sampled some Banting biscuits that tasted so very good. They tasted just like shortbread – but are made largely with coconut. They were very more-ish! Today, when I came to do my last Saturday Banting Recipe I looked up the biscuit recipe I have and they also are coconut based. Great with coffee as a mid-morning snack.
It's Banting comfort food. The original recipe comes from www.thebantingchef.co.za so head over there for lots more amazing food suggestions.
- 6 Tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 Tablespoons of xylitol
- 1 egg
- 4 Tablespoons of butter -that's just over 50g if you want to weigh it
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and add the vanilla essence.
- Melt the butter and add to the egg.
- Mix the coconut flour with the xylitol and add to the wet ingredients.
- Mix well until you have a firm dough.
- This dough can be used to line a pie plate if you want to make a cheese cake or other Banting tart.
- For our biscuit purposes, break bits off and roll them into balls.
- Press down with a fork…and into the oven they go.
- Bake them in an oven preheated to 180C for 8-10 minutes.
- You want them to come out nicely browned.
- Allow them to cool on the baking tray.
Ecclesiastes 8:15
So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun.
# 212 of my 1000 thanks is for lazy Saturday mornings with great cricket – South Africa playing New Zealand – SA won comprehensively.
These are the days!
Keep the smile going.
God bless you!
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I have reached that age where everyone I know seems to be getting married, engaged and having babies. My three Uni friends all managed to tie the knot within 12 months of each other and a few months after I broke up with the ex another one of my friends announced her engagement. And while I am over the moon that for each and everyone of these amazing ladies, honored that I have made it onto the guest list for the special day (slightly gutted I have apparently always 'just missed' being the bridesmaid but that's another days rant) and so happy to see them start their 'happily, ever after'.
But with every wedding invite card I receive and hen do I enthusiastically gush about when we meet up for a drink, there is a part of me that dreads the whole process. The problem is I don't know if I can afford to be a part of their special day as it all costs so bloody much.
For starters we have the 'hen-do'. This one is going to be an action packed weekend in a lovely large country house. When the initial invite came round it was going to be a quiet weekend in the middle of the country (so no one would have to travel particularly far) and would just be very low key.
The place we are staying looks amazing, but now we are having activities. The current price tag for this weekend stands at £200 (with a nasty rumor going round it's going up) and although it was supposed to be local to everyone, it isn't. I did a quick search for train tickets and I am looking at £120 to get there. I can't afford that and so I will be driving. However to drive there will take 5 hours (if traffic is light) and so to arrive on time I am having to take the day off work. I keep telling myself to think of it as a mini break (just with people I wouldn't chose to spend time with) but there is a small part of me that resents the people planning it. Clearly there has been no thought from them about people who live farther away and if I get one more email telling me how train tickets for everyone should be £20 I may scream!
The bride is my oldest friend, not going isn't an option but I when I know she is having a small, low key, cheap wedding I can't help but wish that this weekend was fitting in with that theme.
Of course the whole point of the hen-do is to get ready for the wedding. As we grew up together I always held out hope that for her wedding day my friend would return to her routes and get married here. She isn't and has decided to get married where she now lives – London – which I understand. But that means another long train journey for me, the cost of a hotel for 2 nights, taxis from the hotel to the venue, food and drink on the none wedding days (unless I take a MASSIVE picnic) drinks on the wedding day… then there's the gift where they have signed up for a wedding list at a top boutique.
Luckily I have found some very cheap, advanced tickets and so I have only had to pay £40 return. But to get that price I am traveling at very strange times. Had I taken 'sensible' timed trains I would have been looking at £131 one way.
I can't help but feel the cost for this wedding is only going to increase and I'm worried if it does I am going to be priced out of enjoying my friends special day. The one we have planned, discussed and dreamed about since we were 11 years old!


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- jQuery & jQueryUI were updated to their latest releases
- The Facebook mega tags was upgraded to use the OpenGraph spec. Previously Facebook had stopped supporting the "image" meta tag which K2 used. So sharing on Facebook should now work as intended.
- Using JSON format output for K2 Content module. If you enable the RSS feed option in the moduleparameters and then click on the generated RSS link icon in the module's output, you'll get the RSS feed for the contents of this module instance. If you swap format=feed to format=json in the browser's bar, you'll get a nice JSON interpretation (handy for building even cooler widgets with K2 Content)
- Support Josetta for K2. Josetta is a new Joomla! component that aims to make managing multi-lingual sites with Joomla!
WHAT IS NEW IN v2.6.1?
This version fixes a few minor bugs reported from users in all Joomla! Versions supported by K2. These bugs are either "notices" popping up in various places in the backend or style related glitches.
- Download for v2.6.0: Click here
- Download for v2.6.1: Click here
- If you are on Joomla! 1.5, grab the zip file from the link above and install it on top of your existing K2 version.
- If you are on Joomla! 2.5 or 3.0, go to the Joomla! update manager, purge the update cache, re-check and you'll see the new release available to instantly update.
- If you are on Joomla! 1.6 or 1.7 then someone probably cut off your internet connection a year ago: upgrade to 2.5 now!!
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- 4x - 10%
- 5x - 15%
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U.V AVO sunscreen lotion with SPF 25+ is manufactured by Invidia. It is a broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion which protects from acute and long-term risks associated with U.V A and UV B rays. It is a water resistant and oil-free lotion which makes it perfect for oily and acne-prone skin.
Gently apply on the sun-exposed areas of the skin 15-30 minutes before stepping out in the sun. Re-apply as required after every 4 hours.
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This moisture enriched lotion prevents skin damage and blemishes and keeps skin smooth. Due to its anti-ageing properties, U.V AVO sunscreen gel is effective in preventing wrinkles formation on the skin.


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Tempodrom was founded in 1980 as a circus tent at Potsdamer Platz and found his final locations after a couple of relocations since 2001 at the former area of the Anhalter Bahnhof.
Built with a new design the building offers a big variety of possibilities of use today: From public events like concerts, comedy shows or musicals and company events such as gala dinners or congresses to product presentations or trade fairs.
The space concept offers space for events from 50 to 3.500 guests - depending on the event 5 rooms can be used separately or combined.
Zadaj názvy zastávky alebo ulice, odkiaľ chceš vyraziť a nájdi si najlepšie dopravné spojenie.


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We are a premium team with premium knowledge that will produce a high-quality end result for your software. Because of our high standards for our own work, we'll never accept a project that we aren't capable of completing to your (and our) satisfaction.
If you're prepared to hire cheap — or bad — agencies, you can close this tab right now, because Software On the Road is neither.
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We also provide weekly or bi-weekly phone services, during which time we'll discuss the objectives for the sprint.
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The code base is yours to do whatever you'd like with it — we don't have any rights to it.
When you launch your MVP to production, we'll never leave you behind. Instead, you'll receive help with everything related to infrastructure scalability, including monitoring the database for possible optimizations, horizontal scalability for the servers, and hotfixes for any potential bugs.
The time it will take to build your app depends on the specifications, features, and iterations the app will need. The number of software developers involved in the project will also be a factor. For an MVP, we typically offer a team of two software developers working full-time on your project, which is the minimum. If your project requires a bigger team, we'll provide additional developers.
After the process is concluded and the application is launched, we'll continue to provide production support for you.
We've had some clients who've come to us with horrible, spaghetti-tangled messes of codes in the past, and we were successful in working with such codes without affecting performance or service availability. However, this is not a simple process, and generally takes some time to work through.
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With the Grammy Awards approaching this Sunday, Apple has posted a series of new billboards in Los Angeles featuring nominated artists as Animoji characters alongside the title of their work for which they're nominated. The billboard reminds us that we can listen to the Grammy nominated albums on Apple Music.
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Free streaming music came under attack at last night's Grammys, as Apple and Sonos aired a new Apple Music ad during the break.
Recording Academy President Neil Portnow and Common said that free tiers on streaming music services threaten the viability of music as a career, reports The Verge.
"Isn't a song worth more than a penny?" Portnow asked the audience at the Staples Center, referring to the minuscule profits artists earn from ad-supported streaming. "Listen, we all love the convenience, and we support technologies like streaming, which connect us to that music. But we also have to make sure that artists grow up in a world where music is a viable career" …
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The 58th Annual Grammys are broadcasting tonight and thanks to CBS All Access, nearly anyone can watch it for free without a cable subscription or TV set. The show starts at 8PM ET, with a pre-telecast red carpet show at 7PM ET. Viewers can catch the show on CBS's site, or by using the iOS or Apple TV app. Here's how to do it for free:
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How to watch the Grammy Awards live stream on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV
The 57th annual Grammy Awards are scheduled to take place this weekend on Sunday, February 8th, and CBS just sent over details on the only official live stream of the event accessible through iPhone, iPad, Mac, or on the big screen via Apple TV.
Head below for all the details on how to watch official streams for the event on your computer and all of your mobile devices.
iPhone/iPad: CBS mobile app
CBS has broadcasting of the event locked down this year, and so for mobile users the only official live stream available of the actual awards show will be the CBS app (US only).
It will require a CBS All Access subscription, however, and is also only available in 14 major markets, including: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis, Miami, Denver, Sacramento, Pittsburgh and Baltimore. It's clear CBS is trying to push its All Access service, which offers next day access to TV shows, live TV in some markets, and on-demand content, but you can watch using a free trial and cancel before it expires…
Normally $6 month, you can take advantage of a free week trial of CBS All Access to watch the show.
The live stream kicks off at 8p.m. – 11:30p.m. live ET/ delayed PT.
The official GRAMMYs and CBS apps will have a live stream of the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony and red carpet festivities starting at noon PT/3 p.m. ET, and the app will offer a second screen experience of sorts for those viewing the awards on TV at home.
Stream the 2015 GRAMMYs LIVE with CBS All Access on February 8th at 8/7c! Get ready to tune in to the GRAMMYs live stream now by starting your free CBS All Access trial.
Mac/Apple TV: CBS.com
Again, CBS will be the only source of a live stream online through its CBS All Access service. The good news is you can grab a free week trial of CBS All Access, which will give you access on mobile devices as well. This will probably also be your best bet for AirPlay streaming or mirroring to the big screen via Apple TV.
Like on mobile devices, GRAMMY.com and CBS will have a live stream of the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony and red carpet festivities starting at noon PT/3 p.m. ET online, and also offer a second screen experience of sorts for those viewing the awards on TV at home. The main event takes place 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. live ET/ delayed PT.


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Guillermo del Toro may have just dropped out of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, but that hasn't stopped him from signing on another project.
According to Variety, the filmmaker is setting up two new projects with Fox Searchlight. The first film is a remake of the 1947 film Nightmare Alley. Del Toro has attached himself to co-write and direct that film. On board to write with him is a writer named Kim Morgan. This will not be del Toro's next project.
RELATED – Guillermo Del Toro Drops Out Of Scary Stories To Tell IN The Dark, Gets Worthy Replacement
The original film followed a con-man and female psychiatrist, who open up a mentalist act. However, the psychiatrist soon turns the tables on the con-man.
The other film is a supernatural movie called Antlers, and while del Toro is producing, he will not be directing. The man who will have that honor is Hostiles director Scott Cooper. The film was penned by Henry Chaisson and Nick Antosca, and is based on the short story "The Quiet Boy" by Atntosca.
The film "follows a young teacher who discovers that her troubled student's father and younger brother harbor a deadly supernatural secret. Taking the boy into her care, the teacher must fight for their survival against horrors beyond imagination."
Here's what del Toro had to say in a statement regarding these two films:
"I am delighted to continue the producing partnership that has been forged with Fox Searchlight during the making of The Shape of Water. Nancy, Steve, David and Matthew and the entire team are great champions of true cinema. With both Nightmare Alley and Antlers I know we will create entertaining, elevated films."
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Founded in 1977, Bahwan Engineering Group has emerged as one of the largest engineering construction & trading groups in Oman.
For over three decades, the Engineering Group has been associated with nation-building projects, in Oman and UAE . Its core values have enabled the Group to successfully execute numerous projects to exacting standards.
BEC which is the flagship company of the group is one of the largest engineering construction company executing integrated multi-disciplinary construction projects, Facilities Management and Maintenance projects in Oman and UAE. The company has an excellent HSE record as one of the safe contractors in Oman.
BEC group employs over 9,500 people and has established itself as a leader in integrated construction projects. The group has been operating in UAE since 1995 and has executed Power projects, Greenfield DEWA Substations and M&E projects.
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GRAND CANYON, Arizona — The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on May 15 by 8 a.m.; and Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, a Forever Resorts property, and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will commence their 2015 seasonal operations.
All services provided by the National Park Service at the North Rim will be available May 15, including the visitor center, Backcountry Permits Office and campground, as well as the Grand Canyon Association Bookstore.
Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim operations, including lodging, groceries, camper services, food services and a gas station, will also open May 15. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m., lodge check-in will begin at 4 p.m. and seating for dinner will begin at 4:45 p.m.
At the North Rim Entrance Fee Station, visitors can use only debit or credit cards to pay park entrance fees. However, visitors can use cash at the Grand Canyon Association Bookstore in the visitor center.
Rangers will present the first scheduled ranger program, Grand Canyon Geology, on the veranda of the Grand Canyon Lodge May 15 at 3:30 p.m., followed by a 5 p.m. talk about California condors. The first evening program will be held May 15 at 8 p.m. in the lodge auditorium. All ranger programs are listed in "The Guide" (North Rim: 2015 Season), a free publication distributed at the North Rim Entrance Fee Station, the North Rim Visitor Center, other contact stations in the park.
The last day for most concessioner services and regularly scheduled ranger-led programs will be Oct. 15. The National Park Service will continue its operations including the visitor center, bookstore and Backcountry Permits Office through Oct. 31. Nov. 1 through Dec. 1 the North Rim will be open for day use only (no overnight parking) unless snow closes Highway 67 prior to that date.
From Nov. 1 through Dec. 1, pay-at-the-pump gas and diesel will still be available and visitors will continue to have access to Point Imperial and Bright Angel viewpoints, as well as the North Kaibab Trailhead.
Camping will be available to those that walk or hike in (no car camping) at the North Rim Campground and yurt (available in December), provided a backcountry use permit has been obtained. Backcountry permit holders will be allowed to park overnight. Permits will continue to be available through the South Rim Backcountry Permits Office and at the visitor center at Pipe Spring National Monument located in Fredonia, Arizona.
The North Rim lies at the southern end of the Kaibab Plateau at approximately 8,500 feet in elevation and offers spectacular canyon views. It is approximately a 215-mile drive from the South Rim. Points of interest include Point Imperial, Cape Royal, Point Sublime, North Kaibab Trail and Bright Angel Point.
Visitors traveling to the area should know U.S. Route 89 between Page, Arizona and Bitter Springs, Arizona has reopened for the first time in two years since a major landslide forced its closure.
Read more: US Highway 89 south of Page reopens after 2013 landslide
- Advance lodging reservations for North Rim facilities, contact Forever Resorts at 877-386-4383 or online
- Advance reservations for the North Rim Campground, contact 877-444-6777 or online
- Grand Canyon Trail Rides, contact 435-679-8665 or online
- For a copy of the park's Trip Planner or "The Guide" for the North Rim, go online
- Grand Canyon National Park website
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Hoya Going 100% Freeform
Hoya Vision Care has just announced that they will be phasing out all of their traditional PALs starting on November 1, 2020. Their announcement mentioned the need for simplification in the offerings. This will have a direct impact on us as we will start seeing our ability to order the Hoya traditional progressive lenses go away sometime in Q4 of 2020.
Many of our customers have come to rely on several traditional Hoya PALs such as the Summit ECP, Summit CD, GP Wide, and the Amplitude as their go-to value progressives.
Our leading seller with Hoya is the Amplitude. We are fully aware that this is a product and price point that is very important to many of our customers. Rest assured, we are working with our current vendors to find a viable replacement in this category.
In the interim, please continue ordering Amplitudes as there appears to be a good inventory left. Fear not though, IcareLabs still has a great selection of traditional "Value PALs" and house brand digital PALs with a comparable price point that are more than capable of suiting your needs.
Our entry level Heritage freeform digital house brand progressive lens is a great option with a comparable price point and gives you a nice jump in terms of technology/design.
We also have the traditional Shoreview and Younger Image as alternatives in the value price range.
As mentioned earlier, we will also see the traditional Summit family of lenses go away. We recommend utilizing our house-brand Heritage Plus and Legacy Pro in place. This will give you a comparable product at a lower price point. If you are looking for a traditional PAL, we recommend the Varilux Comfort for a tried and true progressive at a great price.
If you haven't tried a Heritage lens yet, then talk to your account manger to request a complimentary pair in either clear CR-39 or clear poly so you can see the quality for yourself. We certainly wouldn't expect anyone to recommend a lens to their patients without being 100% confident in them.
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youthtranscriticalprofessionals makes a powerful comparison between the fraud of recovered memories which prevailed during the nineties and the current fad of children becoming trans-aligned.
1.) Victims of false memory syndrome and many transgender kids are orienting their identity and relationships to a false belief
2.) False memory syndrome and the transgender child trend involve highly sensational subjects that involve children and sexuality.
3.) In both FMS and the transgender child trend, the media played a key role.
4.) Both movements created high profile "stars."
5.) Both movements have been fueled by hysteria over immediate peril of children
6.) Therapists played a significant role in the promulgation of both movements.
7.) Governmental and professional organizations have bought into the movement's narrative.
8.) The concept has penetrated deeply into popular culture, including children's picture books
9.) Because the false belief relies on self-diagnosis, it is impervious to contradictory evidence.
10.) Both movements were spread by social contagion which relies on the very human trait of suggestibility.
11.) Interestingly, in both cases feminists were the some of the first and most outspoken skeptics


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17 Dec One Act of Kindness-One Life Changed Forever
Most parents would do anything to help their children stay healthy and happy. But what if getting simple health care for your child in a time of need is not possible? Many of us don't have to worry about this, but In Haiti, this is an everyday reality because half the population does not have access to health care. This is especially dangerous for children in rural areas since poor nutrition, contaminated water, and infectious diseases are the key causes of childhood health issues.
Fortunately, there is help available in the area of Grande Saline where the Good Shepherd Foundation (GSF) holds a monthly clinic that treats locals seeking medical care. Last month, Michele Sydney, founder of GSF visited the area to work at the clinic and meet with the local medical team. She was approached at the end of a long clinic day by a woman who asked her if she remembered meeting her three years earlier?
Michele vividly remembered this mother and her beautiful daughter —with pink bows in her hair. This woman had walked a long distance carrying her seriously ill child to the clinic on her back in hopes they could help her. Upon arrival at the clinic, the staff immediately recognized that the girl was suffering from polio. Since they could not help her in their basic clinic setting, they recommended that the girl would be taken to Deschapelle, a hospital near Cap Haitian; several hours away.
The young mother was encouraged but did not have the funds to pay for a trip or any associated medical expenses. Michele immediately provided her with the funds to visit the hospital. Upon arrival, the doctors quickly determined that the girl not only had polio —but also Tuberculosis. She needed to stay at the hospital for several months to recover and due to the generosity of the GSF and its donors, she has now fully recovered.
The girl's mother wanted to visit the clinic that day to share the good news of her daughter's recovery and offer her gratitude to the GSF team. This is a truly inspirational story and both mother and daughter are thriving. None of this is possible without our donors and dedicated volunteers. Thank you for sharing your blessings and please keep our patients and their community in your prayers.
Note: Since last January, GSF has been providing routine childhood vaccinations so that others in the community do not have to suffer what this child went through.
Learn more about the Good Shepherd Foundation. at https://www.thegoodshepherdfoundation.org/.
*To respect the privacy of our patients/we have not used their names in this story.
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The Binding of Isaac: Four SoulsA project in San Jose, CA by Edmund McMillen
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The official Binding of Isaac multiplayer card game, about sacrifice, betrayal and hoarding.
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69
Funded: $2,650,693 of $50,000
Dates: Jun 27th -> Jul 27th (30 days)
Project By: Edmund McMillen
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69
Funded: $2,650,693 of $50,000
Dates: Jun 27th -> Jul 27th (30 days)
Project By: Edmund McMillen
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Last Updated: July 27 @ 03:02 -0400 GMT
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[COMING SOON] Edmund McMillen Reveals Kickstarter For The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls Expansion
April 6th - via: me.ign.com
Creator Edmund McMillen says crowdfunded expansion will include content from Repentance, and is prepared for impromptu, chaotic stretch goals. According to McMillen, Requiem is almost the size of the original base Four Souls game, and will add numerous cards with references to enemies, items, bosses, and other scenarios from The Binding of Isaac that Four Souls didn't get to include the first time around. (Read More)
The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls is now available at retail
August 9th - via: destructoid.com
The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, the card game version of the popular Binding of Isaac series that had a wildly successful Kickstarter, is now available for purchase at Target stores nationwide. (Read More)
TENTACCOLADE Awards - Best Kickstarter Tabletop Games of 2018
January 3rd - via: kick.agency
2018 was full of surprises, huge projects and changes on tabletop gaming related Kickstarter sections. Some creators appeared out of nowhere, others lost popularity and some rose to power, by completely obliterating the competition. Today we (Read More)
Join us for this party tonight + IMPORTANT UPDATES
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all :) Join us online on our livestream as the Kickstarter comes to an end at midnight. Here's the link if you haven't subscribed to it: https://live.kickstarter.com/edmund-mcmillen/live/finale-livestream IMPORTANT UPDATES (Also read below to... (Read More)
The Binding of Isaac Card Game Four Souls Celebrates Huge Success on Kickstarter
July 27th - via: dualshockers.com
The Kickstarter campaign for The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls card game comes to an end having reached an amazing $2.5 million. (Read More)
GOLD BOX REVEALED + all the updates till now!
July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's the near final render of the actual Gold Box, which is a Kickstarter exclusive only. We will never sell this box again because it's so special and we want to appreciate all of you that have supported this Kickstarter -- by pledging and by... (Read More)
Massive production update + Epic Recap
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a busy few weeks with both the production and development work happening at a rapid pace. Before we close the campaign in less than 48 hours, we want to show you guys as many things as possible, either as mockups or real physical samples.... (Read More)
Matt Chats: Indie Games Titan Ed McMillen on Cards, Kickstarter, and the Enduring Binding of Isaac
July 24th - via: comicsbeat.com
I never liked randomly generated video games. While most games I play (like Mario titles) don (Read More)
PEOPLE, The ALEX PARDEE poster is HERE
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This AMAZING poster by Alex Pardee has now officially been unlocked and added to The Hoarder tier (and above)! Alex killed it with this one, anyone already getting The Hoarder tier will automatically get this poster, and if you haven't upgraded to... (Read More)
Binding of Isaac Card Game Raises $1.5 Million on Kickstarter
July 20th - via: ekgaming.com
Binding of Isaac has proved that crowdfunding is still alive and well. In just two weeks, the card game has earned approximately $1.5 million in funding. (Read More)
The Void has been unlocked
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
THE BLOAT IS DEAD and you guys unlocked the void! #fuckthebloat With the Bloat dead, you enter the portal... you feel a strange sense of deja vu, as time starts to bend... everything looks white and sticky. this will be your final resting place, get... (Read More)
July 18th - via: born2invest.com
The card game campaign of "The Binding of Isaac" surpassed its initial $50,000 goal just hours after it was launched, ensuring its Kickstarter success. With its huge fan base, the game (Read More)
Special Tom Bunk artwork unlocked!
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys unlocked the Tom Bunk (Garbage Pail Kids, Mad Magazine ) post card for placing tons of posters in your local game shops. So, we are now including a Binding of Isaac themed post card in all game boxes! Tom Bunk is a personal hero of mine... (Read More)
Eden Unlocked + Gameplay Livestream + Surprises!
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Eden Unlocked You guys beat The Chest! What a long battle! But is it over? Well thats really up to you... I must attain at least one of your souls to unlock the door to THE BLUE WOMB! Today is the big day, who will be the first to haunt me? Oh also... (Read More)
The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls Kickstarter breaks $1 million
July 11th - via: pcgamesn.com
The Kickstarter campaign for The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, the card game set in the Binding of Isaac universe, has smashed its original target - 20 times over. The game, which has been developed by original series creator Edmund McMillen, has earned over $1.1 million with more than two weeks of campaigning left. That's not too surprising, as Four Souls hit its original $50,000 goal within 90 minutes of going live. It's been steadily growing since then, and many stretch goals - which McMillen has turned into a series of IRL minigames for fans of the series - have already been completed. At time of writing, the campaign has earned a total of $1,168,808, with 15 days left to back it. (Read More)
Double Trap -- 2 Games + 2 Game Mats!
July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The "double trap" tier is now available! 2 gold boxes, 2 giant 4 player play mats at a discounted price! ( as per some of your requests) Hope you guys like the update, especially those of you looking to split shipping costs outside of the US!... (Read More)
Binding of Isaac Card Game Kickstarter Already Earned Over $1 Million
July 10th - via: comicbook.com
From game creator Edmund McMillen of Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac fame, The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls is a multiplayer card game that just went live on Kickstarter on June 27. With an initial goal set of raising $50,000, the project has now blown past that with the total amount pledged being $1,141,363 at the time this is written. (Read More)
Official Binding of Isaac Figures + Epic Roundup
July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
It feels amazing to finally show off these really awesome figures. As some of you know, it's been a personal dream of mine to have professional Binding of Isaac figures made, I've tried to do short run, handmade ones in the past but these really... (Read More)
July 9th - via: variety.com
The game has three 100-card decks (Read More)
Kickstarter Jul 9: Wreck Raiders, The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, Miremarsh, Snowdonia, Shady Agents, Galactic Scoundrels
July 9th - via: pitchwise.net
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Print this now!
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone for helping spread the word about Binding of Isaac: 4 Souls! Many of you were at Anime Expo with handmade posters and flyers and that was awesome! We've also put one together for you, just in case you want something handy. Print... (Read More)
$1MM in just over a week! (Surprise unlock inside)
We hit $1,000,000!!!! You guys unlocked the Stained Glass sticker!! This semi transparent sticker will now be included in all game boxes! Thanks so much for spreading the word! And we did it in just over week! So much more to come, please help... (Read More)
The Soul of Guppy is here
You guys cleared The Cathedral and look what you unlocked... The Soul of Guppy has appeared in the basement! The Soul of Guppy is a "transformation" or the best way to do something like it. The first person to gain 2 guppy themed items while playing... (Read More)
Mystery Box tier is sold out!
Just 20 of these exclusive boxes --- all gone within two days! There might be some more exclusive tiers coming soon, but only for a limited time. (Read More)
BIG NEWS FOR FANS IN CANADA, EU and AUSTRALIA!
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We heard and read all your comments and feedback, and have been working to find a solution for international duties and taxes. And we have found a solid expediter! That means you wont be paying additional duties or taxes when your order arrives.... (Read More)
'No family' livestream at 4pm today!
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy 4th, everyone! Going live at 4pm today to talk about the Kickstarter, answer questions and maybe even announce something special. Have no family to spend the day with? See us at 4pm. (Read More)
Wait, what did we unlock today?
July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The dark room is complete! this time we must ascend to the cathedral.. a place of piece and harmony... oh yeah you also unlocked something kinda horrible! The Cursed Chest has appeared in the basement! The Cursed Chest is another random happening in... (Read More)
1600% funded -- Thank you + surprise Q&A
July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for helping us cross one more milestone. Join us on the Official Binding of Isaac Instagram (@officialbindingofisaac) tomorrow for a quick Q&A. Details coming soon! (Read More)
What is Alex Pardee making for The Binding of Isaac: 4 Souls?
The amazing @alexpardee just sent something mind blowing for the Kickstarter... here's a tiny little taste of it. More news on it Wednesday! (Read More)
PSA for Isaac fans!
If you guys have any other suggestions for tiers, or extras or just must have Isaac swag we are forgetting please tell us, we want to make this KS an ode to Isaac and the fans and we are trying out best to give as much as we can without losing money... (Read More)
You have descended to the Dark Room...
Are you ready for the challenge!? I believe in you! For the blindfold challenge, no seeds! no cheats, no mod tools. but a friend can help by telling you where to go. Once you enter the caves the challenge is complete! (Read More)
Sheoul Unlocked! New Card Added To All Games!
The "Devil Deal" is now unlocked and will be included in all game boxes as part of our stretch goals. That's 8 additional cards added and a few stickers, the further we go and the more people back the project the more will be added... time to enter... (Read More)
Help complete Sheoul!
We still need a few more pictures of you worshiping the dark lord, and a few more videos of you interrupting people to tell them about Isaac (as respectfully as possible). think outside the box, there are creative ways around this one... almost... (Read More)
Completed tasks = big bonuses!
Have you guys been sending your submissions for the unlock levels? Anytime a level is achieved, a new bonus is unlocked and added to all games! Make sure you are sending your submissions to @edwardmcmillen on Twitter. There might be some retweets in... (Read More)
Guppy giveaway!
Danielle is doing a give away for a hand made guppy plush on the official Binding of Isaac Instagram, you all should join in ;) Follow for constant updates @officialbindingofisaac (Read More)
Up for a mystery box?
How would you guys feel about a high tier that featured a mystery box full of retired toys/boxed games/stickers and a bunch of random stuff Ed finds in the garage!? It would probably be limited to 20 and be the highest tier so far... (Read More)
Is a solo mode coming?
For those wondering, Ed is still working on a solitaire mode and a true co-op mode for the game.. We will post detailed info once he is 100% ... 90% sure true co-op will work perfectly :) (Read More)
Double Trouble explained
For those of you asking, the Double Trouble tier comes with twice everything in the $35 tier. We came up with this for those looking to buy it with a friend, especially those outside the US, so that you can split shipping. So, the tier comes with 2... (Read More)
So close to unlocking the next level...
Looks like we still need 2 more Isaac window post-it's and 7 (polite) public interruptions ... will update the visuals soon! (Read More)
We have new tiers!
UPDATE! We heard and read all the comments and messages and we have added a few new tiers in response to the most common questions. First, we added DOUBLE TROUBLE, a pack of 2 gold boxes, at a slight discount & reduced shipping outside of the US,... (Read More)
Sticking something in the box to celebrate 10,000 backers!
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
For hitting 10k backers (in less than 3 days!) you've unlocked something sticky, STICKERS! EVERYONE who got a copy of the game will now also get a little set of stickers of the 4 OG characters! The more backers we get the more we can pack into those... (Read More)
Are you ready for the Reddit AMA at noon?
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Click here (Read More)
The Binding Of Isaac Is Getting Its Own Card Game Thanks To Kickstarter Success
June 28th - via: nintendolife.com
Yesterday saw the launch of a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign from Edmund McMillen - one of the super-talented minds behind Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac - for a brand new card game based on the world of that latter top-down dungeon crawler - and it's already been completely funded. Using basic mechanics from the game, The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls has 2-4 players taking turns playing loot cards and using items to kill monsters that yield more items, loot, and sometimes souls. The first player to end their turn with four souls is the winner. According to the crowdfunding page, "cooperation, barter, and betrayal is encouraged". (Read More)
Binding of Isaac Card Game Kickstarter Stretch Goals Build Community
June 28th - via: playstationlifestyle.net
Funding a Kickstarter is already a big accomplishment (and a big undertaking). It (Read More)
The Binding Of Isaac: Four Souls Kickstarter Launches And Surpasses Its Goal
June 28th - via: siliconera.com
The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls card game has launched on Kickstarter, has already surpassed its goals and is expected to ship in November 2018. (Read More)
This is fast, Level #2 Unlocked!
Eve has appeared in the basement! The new necromancer of the bunch, I've modded her curse for "graveyard shenanigans. She's the one character that can interact with discard piles and she can be a bitch... I love her. Both Eve & The Curse have... (Read More)
Level #1 has been unlocked!
Samson and Blood Lust Cards Samson has appeared in the basement! with almost 6k backers, and tons of pictures of you crying, we have cleared the basement stretch goal and unlocked 2 new cards that will be included in all tiers of the Kickstarter... (Read More)
Livestream at 12noon PST!
Less than an hour and 15 mins to go. Testing livestream stuff now. Get in there with your questions. (Read More)
100% FUNDED in 1.5 HOURS
Ok we hit the goal in an hour 15ish min. Holy shit... so I had some stretch goals done and I'll try and get the first wave up but I didn't expect this so, I gotta sleep and all that but check the page and there should be some stretch goal unlocks... (Read More)
June 27th - via: variety.com
The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls Is a New Card Game from Edmund McMillen
June 27th - via: ign.com
Edmund McMillen is making a Binding of Isaac card game because he wants to, and it sounds awesome. (Read More)
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I have been a professional massage therapist for many years without any problems. Now, I am being sued. It is being claimed that I missed the symptoms and signs of appendicitis during my assessment. Can you help me to obtain legal counsel and a refresher course for every massage therapist at my massage center?
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September 11, 2009
Title: Health Assessment
Review of Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, by Salvo and Anderson.
I found Chapter two to be very helpful due to the client and therapist interaction methods. Since we are going to be dealing with people on a regular basis we need the knowledge of procedure which assures them that they will be taken care of in a professional and safe manner. By documenting their potential contraindications we are able to protect them and ourselves, and by them telling us what areas they have problems with, it allows us the therapist to complete the task of "healing" or "treating" the client according to their personal needs. By charting our sessions, we may see improvements over the course of time, and if no improvements are shown, then we may change or perfect our ways of giving treatment so the client may receive results. It is also important for us to assess the client in there health and conditions to see if we may notices anything that could be a contraindication that the client may be unaware of. It also helps us know what areas to avoid giving treatment to, and what areas to focus on.
Online and Instructor-Led Massage Pathology Course
Tags: Online and Instructor-Led Massage Pathology Course, Massage Health Assessment, Massage Therapy Pathology, Massage Pathology Chronicles, Gastrointestinal Massage Pathology


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Atherosclerosis involves cellular immune responses and altered vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) function. Nitric oxide (NO)/cGMP is uniquely capable of inhibiting key processes in atherosclerosis. In this study, we determined the effects of NO/cGMP and their molecular mechanisms in the regulation of NF-κB-dependent gene expression in VSMCs. We found that cGMP-elevating agents such as the NO donor S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP) and C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP), reduced TNF-α-induced NF-κB-dependent reporter gene expression in rat aortic VSMCs in a cGMP-dependent manner. The effects of SNAP and CNP on NF-κB are mediated by cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) but not cGMP-dependent protein kinase (PKG) based on the findings that the selective PKA inhibitor, PKI, abolished the effects of SNAP and CNP on NF-κB, whereas the PKG inhibitor Rp-8-Br-PET-cGMP had no effect. Inhibition of cGMP-inhibited cAMP-hydrolyzing phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) blocked SNAP- and CNP-elicited effects on NF-κB-dependent transcription. Furthermore, cGMP analogues such as 8-pCPT-cGMP, which selectively activates PKG but does not inhibit PDE3, had no effect on NF-κB-mediated transcription. Activation of PKA by SNAP or cAMP-elevating agents not only inhibited TNF-α-induced NF-κB-dependent reporter gene expression but also reduced endogenous NF-κB-dependent adhesion molecule and chemokine expression. These results suggest that SNAP and CNP exert inhibitory effects on NF-κB-dependent transcription by activation of PKA via cGMP-dependent inhibition of PDE3 activity. Therefore, PDE3 is a novel mediator of inflammation in VSMCs.
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|English (US)
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|Circulation research
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- Nitric oxide
- Nuclear factor-κB
- Phosphodiesterases
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- Physiology
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine