title: Vet perryton

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The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) arrived in Perryton early Tuesday in response to the devastating tornadoes that ripped through the Texas Panhandle community on June 15.
The team’s mission for this deployment is providing veterinary medical support for animals injured in the tornadoes.
“We’re here to provide medical care to animals, but we’re also here to help reunite animals with their families,” said Dr. Wesley Bissett, VET director. “Whenever you have a family that may have lost their home or whose business was damaged, reconnecting them with their pet can be an important first step of recovery.”
The VET is the largest and most sophisticated team of its kind in the country and comprises faculty, staff, and students from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). The team deploys throughout the state of Texas and across the country at the request of local, state, and federal officials in response to human-made and natural disasters.
The 10 VET members and five Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment and Recovery (DAR) agents who traveled to Perryton were met in the Texas Panhandle by two additional VET members and by faculty, staff, and students from the VMBS’ Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) program located in Canyon.
Together, the team is providing hope to residents affected by the disaster along with local veterinarians Drs. Randy Skaggs and Emily Terry.
“These people have lost their homes; some have lost members of their family,” said Beth Bernardo, VET logistics coordinator. “Everything that they have known in their life is completely gone or completely changed. The little bit of hope we can give them by supporting their animals and their pets, who are essentially their family members as well, is incredible to witness and be a part of.”
Bissett said the team is also eager to provide some help to the local veterinarians in Perryton and the surrounding communities who’ve been shouldering a majority of the veterinary medical needs since the tornadoes swept through the area on Thursday.
“The pets in need have been hitting the local vet clinic, which is at a point now where it’s overwhelming,” Bissett said. “Their county, Ochiltree County, requested that we come in to provide some relief. So, we’ll provide triage and stabilization of animals that have been injured.”
The VET’s deployment to Perryton is made possible with the help of donor support.
“We get the majority of our funding from donors,” Bernardo said. “We heavily rely on the donors who see and love what we do and want to help support our mission as a result. VET donors are just as important as every single person we have out in the field because we couldn’t do it without them.”


tier: cub

shelf: home-craft

title: Summer dinners air fryer

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Summer dinners just got so much easier not to mention delicious with these air fryer recipes. From chicken to shrimp and tofu as well, here are eight effortless meals that will keep your kitchen cool and your family pleased.
Air fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air fryer chicken parmesan is a deliciously crispy and cheesy twist on the classic Italian dish, made healthier and quicker with the air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Air fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air fryer Chicken Burger
Air fryer chicken burgers are just right to make for summer. Tasty chicken patties are made from scratch in the air fryer. No stove top or oven.
Get the Recipe: Air fryer Chicken Burger
Air fryer Chicken Fajitas
Air fryer chicken fajitas are the perfect summer meal. Tasty chicken strips with peppers that are perfectly seasoned and cooked, a fuss-free dinner.
Get the Recipe: Air fryer Chicken Fajitas
Air fryer Chicken Shawarma
Air fryer chicken shawarma is a delightful, easy-to-put-together meal. Tasty chicken breast cooked in air fryer and then assembled in a wrap is a wholesome meal.
Get the Recipe: Air fryer Chicken Shawarma
Kung Pao Tofu
Kung pao tofu is my favorite spicy, sweet and savory dish, with crispy tofu cubes, tasty vegetables, peanuts and dry red chillies in a flavorful sauce.
Get the Recipe: Kung Pao Tofu
Air fryer Chicken Legs
Air fryer chicken legs quarters are seasoned just right. Cooked to crispy, juicy perfection, they are a convenient and healthy meal with least effort.
Get the Recipe: Air fryer Chicken Legs
Air fryer Old Bay Shrimp
Air fryer Old Bay shrimp are a quick and tasty seafood treat, featuring plump shrimp seasoned simply with Old Bay spice blend. Serve with rice or a side of salad.
Get the Recipe: Air fryer Old Bay Shrimp
Air fryer Shrimp Fajitas
Shrimp fajitas are a vibrant and yummy dinner, super healthy too. Serve them wrapped in a tortilla or as is. Great to have a dinner in under 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air fryer Shrimp Fajitas
Air fryer Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Air fryer salt and pepper shrimp are a simple yet tasty dish. The shrimp is flavored simply and the slight crunch is so good.
Get the Recipe: Air fryer Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Air fryer Pizza
Air fryer pizza has the perfect crispy crust and cheesy toppings in barely any time, making it a quick and delicious option for summer dinners.
Get the recipe: Air fryer Pizza


shelf: history-culture

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5 Things You Never Knew About 1985’s ‘Return to Oz’
The fantasy film was very different from ‘The Wizard of Oz.’
Who Is Still Alive From ‘Bonanza’?
Sadly, only a few of the cast members are still around.
Gailard Sartain of ‘Hee Haw’ Dies at 78: Costars Share Their Fond Memories
In addition to starring on the show for 20 seasons, he appeared in films from ‘Mississippi Burning’ to ‘Ernest Goes to Jail.’
Who Is Michael Landon Jr.? The ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star’s Son Turns 61
Find out how he paid tribute to his late father.
Who Was the Best Girlfriend on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’? Vote for Your Favorite!
Who was Andy’s best match?
Do You Remember When Loni Anderson Played Jayne Mansfield?
The performance wasn’t exactly well-received.
Who Is TV’s Favorite Dad? And Who Came in Last?
Which one did you choose?
Did These ‘Jaws’ Stars Really Hate Each Other? Inside the Dreyfuss-Shaw Feud Rumors
Making one of the greatest films of all time wasn’t easy.
Little Tabitha From ‘Bewitched’ Is 61! Where Is Erin Murphy Now?
Plus: Did you know that the role of Tabitha was originally played by two actresses?
‘Munsters’ Star Butch Patrick Is Coming to a Drive-In Near You
Meet the actor for some spooky summer fun!
Barry Manilow Reveals His Thoughts on Outlasting His Peers: ‘Am I the Only One Left?’
The legendary singer-songwriter is currently on his final tour.
Miss ‘Bonanza’ and ‘Gunsmoke’? New Channel WEST Brings Westerns Back to TV
The network with all air more than 30 classic Western shows, starting this fall.
Who’s Still Alive From ‘Jaws’?
And which star recently appeared in a Marlon Brando biopic?
Gary Coleman’s Ex-Wife Will Take Polygraph Test to Address Her Involvement in His Death
There has always been mystery surrounding his 2010 death.
Why Is Friday the 13th Considered So Unlucky?
Are you superstitious?
6 Things You Never Knew About Robert Young, Star of ‘Father Knows Best’ & ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’
Though he was known for playing idealized characters, he did not have a picture-perfect life offscreen.
MeTV ‘Collector’s Call’ Is Back! Check Out a $100 Million Sports Collection, Vintage Toys & More This Month
Find out what’s coming this June!
5 Things You Never Knew About Lorne Greene, Ben Cartwright From ‘Bonanza’
Was the Cartwright patriarch one of the best TV dads of all time?
John Stamos and Surviving Beach Boys Share Moving Tributes to Brian Wilson
The music legend’s loved ones expressed how much he meant to them.
Watch ‘Gilmore Girls’ on Start TV as Part of 25th Anniversary Celebration
Relive your favorite Stars Hollow memories all over again.
5 Things You Never Knew About TCM Star of the Month Gary Cooper! Plus: Download June 2025 Schedule
The Hollywood icon paid for things with checks for one very sneaky reason.
5 Things You Never Knew About Danny Thomas
He gave back in a big way.
Where Is Kim Novak Now?
The actress, 92, will be honored at this year’s Venice Film Festival.
Michael J. Fox Honored by ‘Family Ties’ TV Dad With Touching Throwback
He recently celebrated his 64th birthday.
John Schneider Reminisces About Being on ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ & ‘Dancing With the Stars’
He’s talking about some of his more recent roles with his social media fans.
Sly Stone, Frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, Dies at 82
He has inspired generations of musicians.
Desi Arnaz Jr. and Lucie Arnaz Remember Father Desi: He ‘Never Said, I’m Sorry’
Things weren’t always as glamorous as they seemed on TV.
Ron Howard Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary: ‘Thank God For You, Cheryl’
What an accomplishment!
The Cast of ‘Family Ties’ 36 Years Later
The show just celebrated its 35th anniversary of the finale. Find out what the cast of ‘Family Ties’ is up to now, including the famous Michael J. Fox!
Who Is Still Alive From ‘I Dream of Jeannie’?
The show, which debuted in 1965, ran for five seasons.


shelf: civic-law

title: Nina wang death stll mystery

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Hong Kong's richest woman, Nina Wang, has died from an unspecified illness, her spokesman has said.
Wang, 69, was thrust into the limelight after being accused of forging her late husband's will in order to inherit his fortune.
She later won an eight-year battle to clear her name and give her control of multinational corporation Chinachem.
Wang was Asia's 35th richest person, with a fortune of $4.2bn, according to Forbes magazine.
Wang first became a household name when her businessman husband Teddy was kidnapped 15 years ago.
He was never seen again and nine years later he was declared dead.
His estate was valued at around $5bn, and his widow and father each presented a very different version of his will.
The one Nina Wang had, which was handwritten, left his fortune to her.
But the elder Mr Wang insisted his was the authentic will which proved that he was the rightful heir. He began a civil case against his daughter-in-law, accusing her of forgery, but in 2005, after an eight-year court battle, she won the fight to clear her name and keep the money.
Each twist and turn of the high-profile court case dominated Hong Kong's front pages and gossip columns.
Wang also attracted attention because of her ponytails and unusual dress sense, and local media nicknamed her "little sweetie".
According to Hong Kong newspapers, she was recently reported to be suffering from cancer, but that was never officially confirmed.
Her spokesman declined to give details of the nature of the illness that killed her.


shelf: science-engineering

title: Everything you need to know about vape pen batteries

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When it comes to weed vape pens, the battery is the heart of the device. Whether you're a fan of sleek disposable vapes or prefer a more customizable setup with a cart pen or electric dab rig, understanding the role of vape batteries can make a big difference in your overall vaping experience. In this guide, we’ll cover everything about vape pen batteries: the parts used to build vape pens, the specific types of batteries used, key features to look for, and potential issues you might encounter.
For vape enthusiasts looking to try something new or expand their collection, a wide range of weed vape pen batteries are available at discounted prices at the American 420, a popular online store. With options for every preference and setup, finding the right battery can enhance both performance and enjoyment.
A weed vape pen may look simple on the outside, but inside, it’s made up of carefully crafted parts designed for convenience, functionality, and durability. Here are the main components that make up most vape pens:
These essential components work together to deliver a smooth, satisfying vaping experience. But, as you may guess, the performance of these parts—and especially of the vaporizer battery—depends largely on its quality and features.
Most cannabis vape pens use either lithium-ion (Li-ion) or lithium-polymer (LiPo) batteries. These battery types are popular for vape pens and other portable devices due to their high energy density and rechargeability.
Li-ion batteries are widely used for their balance of power, longevity, and safety. Known for delivering consistent performance, they provide enough capacity for a full day’s use without taking up much space. Additionally, these batteries often include safety features like overcharge protection and short-circuit prevention, which are essential for ensuring a safe vaping experience.
LiPo batteries are another choice for weed vape pens, especially for users who prefer a thinner, more compact design. These batteries are flexible in shape, making them ideal for slim or unique vape pen designs. They are particularly valued in models that demand rapid power delivery, such as dab pens and certain electric dab rigs. While effective, LiPo batteries require slightly more careful handling due to their sensitivity to punctures or damage.
When choosing a vape pen battery, there are several features and factors to keep in mind to optimize your vaping experience. Here’s what to consider:
Battery capacity is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), which essentially determines how long your device can be used before it needs recharging. Higher mAh ratings mean more extended usage, with typical vape pen batteries ranging between 300mAh and 1100mAh. For users who prefer extended sessions, a larger capacity can be beneficial for a more uninterrupted experience.
Variable voltage is a popular feature, allowing users to adjust the power output based on their preferences. Lower voltage produces a milder vapor, while higher voltage can create a stronger hit with more vapor production. This flexibility enhances the experience, especially for users who switch between different types of cartridges or materials, such as dry herb or wax.
Most vape batteries are rechargeable, often through Micro-USB or USB-C ports, making them compatible with most charging cables. Some models even support pass-through charging, so you can use them while they’re plugged in. It’s essential to keep your battery fully charged for the best performance, and having a compatible charger is key to a smooth experience.
Vape batteries typically come with either a button-activated or auto-draw system. Button-activated options offer greater control, as the user decides when to turn the battery on. Auto-draw, on the other hand, is convenient and automatically activates when you inhale, making it ideal for casual use or for on-the-go vaping.
The pre-heat function is another handy feature, especially for vaping thicker oils or wax. By warming up the vaping cartridge slightly before inhaling, it ensures smoother hits and maximizes vapor production.
Safety is a top priority when it comes to cannabis vape pen batteries. High-quality vaporizer batteries come with essential safety protections, such as overcharge protection, short-circuit prevention, and automatic shut-off. These features not only enhance safety but also contribute to better battery life and overall reliability.
The 510 thread is a standard connection type used for most vape pen batteries and cartridges. It’s a universal fit that allows users to easily swap between compatible cartridges and batteries, creating a versatile system that’s easy to maintain. Having a 510 thread battery can give you access to a wide variety of cartridges for a fully customizable experience.
While vape pen batteries have become highly reliable, they’re not without their issues. Let’s look at some common problems and how they can impact your vaping experience.
One of the most common issues with pen batteries is charging failure. This can happen due to wear and tear on the charging port, faulty cables, or natural battery degradation over time. Regularly checking your charger and keeping the port clean can help prevent this.
Sometimes, the connection between the battery and cartridge may fail, which can prevent the pen from producing vapor. This issue is often due to dirt or residue buildup around the connection area. Cleaning it with a cotton swab and a bit of isopropyl alcohol can usually resolve the problem.
Overheating is another issue that can arise, especially with prolonged or high-voltage use. Overheating can damage the battery and may pose safety risks. To prevent this, avoid overcharging your battery, allow it to cool between sessions, and use a moderate voltage setting when possible.
A short circuit occurs when there’s a direct connection between positive and negative terminals, usually due to faulty wiring or incompatible components. Many vape batteries have built-in short-circuit protection, but it’s essential to replace any damaged or defective parts to ensure safe use.
Some pen batteries may produce inconsistent power, leading to irregular vapor production. This could be a sign of a low-quality or aging battery. Replacing it with a higher-quality option can help restore consistent power and improve the overall experience.
Battery drainage while the device is idle can happen, particularly with older models or lower-quality batteries. Turning the device off when not in use can help preserve battery life and ensure it’s fully charged when you’re ready to vape.
Though rare, battery explosions or fires can occur with poorly made or damaged batteries. This risk is usually a result of overcharging, using a mismatched charger, or damage to the battery casing. Following safe charging practices, avoiding extreme temperatures, and using a high-quality battery from a trusted smoke shop or online store can significantly reduce this risk.
Weed vape pen batteries are a critical part of the vaping experience, affecting everything from battery life to vapor quality. By understanding the types of batteries available, the key features to look for, and the potential issues you may encounter, you can make a more informed choice for a satisfying and safe vaping experience. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned user, knowing the ins and outs of vaporizer batteries can help you get the most from your vape pen.
With so many options on the market, finding the right pen battery doesn’t have to be a chore. Look for well-reviewed models from reliable sources like American 420 to get quality products that enhance your cannabis vape pen’s performance and reliability.


shelf: software-docs

title: How to install android studio on windows 7

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Android Studio is an IDE for the Android platform. It is a new Android development environment based on IntelliJ IDEA which is Similar to Eclipse with the ADT Plugin. This Studio is specifically designed for Android development and debugging. Android Studio is free software and can be Installed on all Operating System such Windows, Mac and Linux but Today I will Show you how to Install Install Android Studio on Windows 7.
READ MORE :- Android Application Development on Eclipse
How to Install Android Studio on Windows 7
STEP 1:- Download and install the JDK before running Android Studio. (Note :- Please Download Windows x64 Version)
NOTE :- Click on “Accept License Agreement” to download JDK
STEP 2:- Download Android Studio for Windows and Launch the downloaded EXE file called android-studio-bundle.exe
STEP 3:- Once Android Studio is Installed on your Computer then you have to Configure your Environment Variable to Run Android Studio.
STEP 4:- Now you need to set your JAVA_HOME path, which will allow Android Studio to run.
STEP 5:- Right Click on My Computer and Select Properties >> Click on Advanced System Settings and Select Advance Tab.
STEP 6:- Click on Environment Variable and add a new system variable JAVA_HOME that points to your JDK folder.
STEP 7 :- Now Run the Android Studio and Start Creating Android Apps
Android Studio make it easy to develop android Application, Since Android is one of the Most popular Mobile platform with huge amount of apps in Market. Develop your App and Publish it on Android Store called Play.google.com I hope you have understood the above Installation procedure, If you have any trouble while Installation then Please comment below. Thank You


shelf: health

title: Mother nature different plan

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Oh my goodness, the pressure seems like it’s increasing. I truly dislike traveling to the grocery store. I feel like a whale. It use to take me twenty minutes to shop, now it takes me one hour. Ugh, eight more weeks and this will be over. Alright, I’m ready to leave. Let me grab my purse. What in the world? Am I peeing on myself? Oh my, is it happening now? Wait, why do I feel like he’s crowning? Agh, it hurts. Is that blood? He’s coming now. I’m alone at home. What do I do? No time to think. Push, push, push, puuuuuuuush! Oh my, he’s beautiful. Look at your chubby cheeks and your head full of hair. You’re not suppose to be here yet. Where’s William?
(Alarm goes off) Whew, it was only a dream.
When Mother Nature Has A Different Plan For You
On Friday, April 21, 2017 5:09 p.m. I was mopping at one of my child care centers. Without warning, it happened. Warm clear liquid slowly drained from my underwear, down to my feet. Could it be? Am I going into labor? I’m only thirty-two weeks pregnant. What’s happening? I yelled out to my husband. He rushed downstairs to see what was wrong. I looked at him and said, “I think my water just broke.”
Breathe in, breathe out. Camalla, don’t panic. Everything will be okay. My conscious took control of the situation to keep me calm. When we arrived at the hospital, at that very moment, I asked God to take over. On our way to the hospital, I called my doctor to let them know the situation. I went to the hospital, and after 20 minutes of back-and-forth, one of the nurses finally said, “Whatever, I’ll take her to labor and delivery. She’s in labor and I’m not about to have her sit here and have a baby in a hall.”
“Well Camalla, after running some test. We’ve come to a conclusion that you’ve ruptured your water bag,” said the Doctor. I was in shock. “Really? How?” “We don’t have an explanation of why it happened, it just happened,” he says. “Okay, so I’m on bedrest?” “Oh, it gets better. Not only are you on bedrest, you’re on hospital bedrest until you turn 34 weeks.” he said. My stomach started to cramp and I couldn’t help but burst out in tears. I didn’t understand why this was happening to me. Who was going to run my child cares for two weeks. I’m short staff, how will I break this news to my parents? “Camalla I know this can be tough but we will help you get through this.
Let me tell you our plan. “If your son allows you to wait until May 6, we will induce you to go into labor. In the meantime, we’re going to give you two steroid shots and magnesium to help develop your child lungs and brain. He may come into this world needing assistance breathing and eating on his own. He will be placed in the NICU until he’s able to breath and eat on his own. This process can take up to 2-3 weeks. We won’t know what he will need until he enters the world.” says the doctor. “Wait, so you mean to tell me that I’m stuck here for two weeks before I give brith and my child could possibly be stuck here for 2-3 weeks after I give birth?” I said. “Yes, that’s right.” says the doctor.” Now I’m crying hysterically.
The doctor gave my husband and I time alone to process what has happened. William hugged me and assured me that everything will be okay. He promised that he will be my backbone. William and my mother has been a great support system. They’ve been working 7:30am to 6:00pm everyday at my child cares. My mother has been keeping our home clean. She washes and put and help put away our clothes. At times I can be pretty hard on my husband because I set my expectations to high for him. I am a mother who does it all. I’m the backbone of our family. It wouldn’t be fair if I expected William to take on all the responsibilities I put on myself on a daily basis. That’s not fair to him. I see that he’s trying and I should thank him instead of displaying what he’s not doing.
Not every man could step up and fulfill the duties that were forced upon him. Being in the hospital has allowed me to step back and appreciate who I’ve married. I am not the easiest person to love. I can be a little OCD about things. But he loves me unconditionally and he tries his best to make me happy. No matter how much he drives me crazy at times, I know he is the only man that can love me the way he loves me.
Finding Ways To Keep Myself Sane
Every morning I look out my window. I imagine feeling the breeze on my skin. Finding a positive in every negative situation is hard to do. Giving myself a positive affirmation is how I like to start my day. It helps me forget about yesterday and enjoy being in the moment. Highlighting the positives of my situation, sets the tone of my day. Everything happens for a reason. Be thankful I was blessed to prepare myself for a premature birth. Most mothers aren’t given a chance to take in what’s happening. I can and will get through this.
Have some fun. Get dressed up, put on some lipstick. Who says you have to look like you’re staying in a hospital? To boost my spirits, I took some time to rod my hair and get dressed. Always find the time to make yourself feel good. I love having mini selfie photoshoots.
Due to unpredictable circumstances, I had to cancel my daughter’s birthday party. Aryanna asked if I could throw her party at the hospital with close friends and family. The littlest things makes my heart sing. How does she do it? If my nine year old can think of a way to put a smile on my face, I can do the same. I hosted her mermaid madness birthday bash in my hospital room. It turned out perfect and everyone had a blast. As I took in the moment, I looked at my daughter in awe. We raised a young lady to appreciate the small things in life. She appreciated, spending time with people she loves in a hospital room. Who wouldn’t be proud to be her mother? We give thanks to Carmel St. Vincent Hospital. There would be no party without their help and support.
Missing out on moments like my four year old losing her first tooth, broke me down. She’s the first child I wasn’t able be a tooth fairy. Instead of giving in to the negative outlook, I reminding myself to be thankful for technology. I was able to witness it happening on FaceTime. Always remind yourself of the good in every bad moment. Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned. You have to make a choice. Do I dwell in the negativity? Or do I accept it and make the best of it? I leave you on this quote:
“She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.” Elizabeth Edwards


shelf: finance

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Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. Common Stock (FDP)
Competitors to Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. Common Stock (FDP)
Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Chiquita Brands International is a major player in the global banana and fresh produce market, much like Fresh Del Monte Produce. Both companies engage in producing, marketing, and distributing fresh fruits and vegetables. To compete, Chiquita leverages its strong brand recognition and extensive distribution network, particularly in North America and Europe. Additionally, they have a focus on sustainability and social responsibility, which appeals to modern consumers and enhances their marketability. Fresh Del Monte, meanwhile, emphasizes its diverse product line and operational efficiency; however, Chiquita’s established brand loyalty provides it with a competitive edge.
Dole Food Company operates in the same industry as Fresh Del Monte, specializing in fresh fruit and vegetables. They compete by offering a wide array of products including organic and non-organic options, positioning themselves as a leader in quality and variety. Dole has heavily invested in branding and marketing strategies geared toward health-conscious consumers, which has helped them capture significant market share. In contrast, Fresh Del Monte focuses on product innovation and distribution capabilities. Although both companies are well-established, Dole's expansive brand presence and market diversification give it a competitive advantage.
While primarily known for its meat and food products, Hormel Foods has a presence in the produce sector through its acquisitions and diversified offerings. They compete indirectly with Fresh Del Monte by marketing ready-to-eat meals and snacks that incorporate fresh produce. Hormel's extensive distribution network and capability to deliver a variety of food products give it a significant advantage in the convenience food market. This allows them to capture consumer interest in packaged meals, whereas Fresh Del Monte continues to focus on fresh produce distribution. Although competing in different aspects of the food market, Hormel's broad reach and innovative products often overshadow Fresh Del Monte's more focused fresh produce niche.
Sunset Produce, while smaller than Fresh Del Monte, specializes in high-quality, premium produce and maintains competitive strategies focused on niche markets, such as organic and specialty fruits and vegetables. Their emphasis on unique product offerings and sustainable farming practices resonates well with gourmet consumers and health-conscious buyers. While Fresh Del Monte has a broader market scope and product line, Sunset's targeted approach and premium quality give it a strong position among specific consumer segments. Thus, despite its size, Sunset possesses a competitive advantage in certain market niches.
Taylor Farms competes directly with Fresh Del Monte by specializing in the fresh and pre-packaged salad and vegetable categories. Their focus on fresh, ready-to-eat products and salad mixes targets the growing consumer demand for convenience and healthy eating. They are well-known for their innovation in packaging and marketing to suit on-the-go lifestyles. Taylor Farms has cultivated strong retail partnerships, enhancing its distribution channels. While Fresh Del Monte has a more extensive product line that includes various fruits and vegetables, Taylor Farms’ strong orientation towards convenience gives it a competitive advantage in the salad segment.


shelf: education

title: Lw

text:
Become the leader you’ve always wanted to be.
Think of the leaders you admire — both men and women. Great leaders are able to see all sides of an issue, stay calm in the midst of chaos and easily defuse conflicts. Adept at championing their causes, they are charismatic public speakers, persuasive communicators and empathetic listeners. To top it off, they usually possess strong organizational and delegation skills.
Great leaders bring out the best in others because they know how to build trust, encourage confidence and command respect. Most important, however, is the ability of great leaders to inspire others to want to follow their initiatives, adapt their ideas and perform above and beyond their own capabilities on a regular basis. How can you become a more powerful, effective and respected leader?
Leadership with a woman's touch …
This seminar will empower you, inspire you, and boost your confidence as a leader. Through real-world case studies, eye-opening exercises, and spirited discussion, you will learn how to bring out the best in your people, and lead from a position of firmness, fairness, and quiet strength.
- Discover the areas where women traditionally lack power as leaders, and learn how to overcome common obstacles to success
- Take a look at how women leaders at today's top corporations make the most of their influence and visibility
- See how you can become the type of leader who inspires loyalty, deep commitment, and exceptional achievement
True leaders are able to accomplish their goals and make a difference in the world even as they stay true to their personal values, ethics, and beliefs. Join us for this empowering, exciting day of training … and come away with a renewed sense of optimism, a firmer commitment to yourself and your career, and the practical knowledge to make it all happen.


title: Rio rosa mosqueta a product review

text:
This week I have been reviewing some Rio Rosa Mosqueta beauty products and you can find out what I thought of them below, but first..
What is Rio Rosa Mosqueta?
Rio Rosa Mosqueta is a range of products that are 100% natural, non toxic, gentle alternatives used for scar reduction and fighting the signs of aging. All the products are based on the inclusion of pure Chilean rosehip seed oil. An oil that is renowned for its healing benefits. There are currently seven products available and the lovely people over at Rio Rosa Mosqueta sent me two to review, the Rio Rosa Mosqueta eye contour cream and the Rio Rosa Mosquera pure Chilean rosehip seed oil.
The Rio Rosa Mosqueta Eye Contour Cream review
The Ri Rosa Mosqueta eye contour cream is enriched with natural plant oils including Rosehip, antioxidant-rich Sacha Inchi oil and Babassu butter, Manilkara, white tea and eyebright to plump away fine lines. I found the cream itself to be thick and nourishing with a lovely subtle scent. As you are only applying this cream to the outside of your eye area and not your whole face you only need to use a very small amount meaning. A a result the 15ml bottle lasts a good while and at roughly £10 a tube it is very good value for money. From the first application I found this eye cream made the skin around my eyes feel soft yet tight as if it was working immediately and after just 3 weeks I could see a slight difference but feel an even bigger one.
The Pure Chilean Rosehip Seed Oil review
This is the first time I have used an oil based face product instead of a thicker moisturising cream and I must admit I am very impressed. This particular face oil is naturally rich in vitamins, A,C and E and essential fatty acids which are important for skin regeneration. It claims to reduce the appearance of fine lines, scars, stretchmarks, sun damage and dry skin. It has the same subtle scent as the eye contour cream and leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated. After only a couple of weeks I was surprised to notice a slight improvement on my caesarean scar, despite it saying it could take 6 months. As with the eye contour cream, you only need to use a very small amount of this product making it very good value for money at around £16 for 20ml.
Overall my first impressions of the Rio Rosa Mosqueta products are that they are good quality, affordable products that do what they say. They have a nice subtle scent that it not too over powering and are easy to apply quick drying products.
If you liked this review then please read our latest beauty review of the elements spa range.


title: Our story

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Heritage Signs & Displays specializes in the visual transformation of commercial interior and event environments with exceptional project management, design, production, and our own team of installation professionals. In all things, we seek to honor God by serving others. As a veteran-owned business, we strive to be a valued resource and collaborative partner for our clients with facilities and events in the Eastern United States.
Heritage was founded in 1977 in Southern Maryland, in the Gass family garage. During its first thirty years as a business, Heritage grew to become a leading provider of commercial printing in the Washington, DC area. In 2009, Heritage opened a facility for the production of custom signs and graphics in Charlotte, NC. Since then, Heritage has further expanded to become known as a leading provider for the production and installation of commercial interior and event environments for many cities on the East Coast.
Heritage has production facilities in Charlotte, NC and Washington, DC, and regional operations in Raleigh, NC and Louisville, KY. Our team is growing and our list of brands and organizations we have positively impacted with by our exceptional visual transformation capabilities continues to expand.
Heritage’s mission is to create value by bringing imagination to life through collaborative and effective brand implementation. Whether it’s a single sign or an entire interior rebranding, our team has decades of expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence to create impactful interior spaces and immersive branded experiences.
The Heritage vision for every job we undertake is to be a leading provider of innovative visual solutions that engage, inspire, and transform the spaces of our clients, their employees, and their customers. The professional signage services we provide are collaborative, efficient, and designed to meet our clients’ needs at every stage of the process, from the initial consultation to the final installation.


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d) Audio and video conferences
For communication with our customers, we use online conference tools, among other items. The individual tools we use are listed below. If you communicate with us via video or audio conference on the internet, your personal data will be collected and processed by us and the provider of the respective conference tool. The conference tools will thereby collect all the data you provide/insert to use the tools (email address and/or your phone number). The conference tools will also process the duration of the conference, the start and end (time) of participation in the conference, the number of participants, and other "context information" in connection with the communication process (metadata). The provider of the tool will also process all technical data required for the handling of the online communication. This includes in particular IP addresses, MAC addresses, device IDs, device types, operating system types and versions, client versions, camera types, microphones and speakers, and the type of connection.
If content is exchanged, uploaded or provided in any other way within the tool, this content will also be stored on the servers of the tool provider. Such content includes, in particular, cloud recordings, chat/instant messages, voicemails, uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards and other information which is shared during the use of the service.
Please note that we do not have complete influence on the data processing methods of the tools used. Our means depend considerably on the corporate policy of the respective provider. You will find further information about the data processing through the conference tools in the privacy policies of the respective tools used, which we have listed underneath this text.
Purpose and legal basis
The conference tools are used to communicate with prospective or existing contract partners, or offer specific services to our customers (Art. 6[B] GDPR). The use of the tools also enables the general simplification and acceleration of communication with us and our company (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6[f] GDPR). Provided that consent has been obtained, the use of the respective tools takes place on the basis of this consent, and the consent can be withdrawn at any time with future effect.
The data gathered directly by us via the video and conference tools will be erased by our systems as soon as you ask us to delete them, if you withdraw your consent, or if the purpose of the data storage ceases to apply. Stored cookies will remain on your end device until you erase them. Mandatory statutory retention periods remain unaffected. We have no influence on the duration of storage of your data which is stored by the operators of the conference tools for their own purposes. For details about this storage, please consult the operators of the conference tools directly.
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Conclusion of an order processing contract
We have entered into an order processing contract with the provider of Microsoft Teams and implement the strict standards of the German data protection authorities when using Microsoft Teams.


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DNA is the Basic Molecule of Inheritance
- 1. Independent Researcher, Republic of Croatia
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a nucleic acid in the form of a double helix. DNA contains genetic instructions for the specific biological development of cellular life forms and most viruses, is a long polymer nucleotide, and encodes the amino acid sequence in proteins using a genetic code, i.e. a triple nucleotide code. It is a polymer of nucleotides made up of pentose de-oxyribose, a phosphate group and a nitrogen base which in DNA can be adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine. In eukaryotic organisms such as plants, animals, fungi, and protests, most of the DNA is located in the cell nucleus. In simpler organisms called prokaryotes, DNA is not separated from the cytoplasm by a nuclear envelope. Mitochondria and chloroplasts, which are organelles of eukaryotic cells, also contain DNA.
Franjic S (2021) DNA is the Basic Molecule of Inheritance. JSM Biotechnol Bioeng 7(1): 1089.
• Human biology
DNA is sometimes called the blueprint of life and has characteristics that are appropriate to its role . Many, if not all, of these characteristics are important in Forensic Genetics, which is simply genetics in a legal context. These characteristics include its simplicity and yet complexity, both of which are incorporated within the polymeric chemical structure of the backbone molecule and the varied sequence of side chain bases (the so-called letters of its information content), arranged in a double helix. The molecule is made from a relatively small number of building blocks yet contains a vast amount and range of information that can define the nature of the biological cell, and ultimately the multicellular organism, within which the DNA is located. The double helix structure is relatively stable in time yet is adaptable enough to “open up” to allow a living cell to use the contained information to go about its life functions (transcription) or to make copies of it (replication). DNA is stable so as to enable transfer of the genetic information from generation to generation after replication (with cell division and mating where relevant), yet it can also change to varying extents. Some of the changes are important to only an individual organism and may be deleterious (e.g. mutation giving rise to a cancer), or are the basis for individual variation (e.g. mutation giving rise to a new variant, and the haploid segregation of chromosomes in gametes with the return of diploid pairing at fertilization to produce a new individual). Some changes affect a subpopulation (e.g. lineages) and even eventually an entire population (e.g. natural selection of mutations and new diploid combinations leading to evolutionary change).
DNA contains the plans that are responsible for the construction of our cells, tissues, organs, and body . DNA houses the information required to produce proteins. Proteins play a number of roles within cells as structural elements (keratin, actin, myosin, tubulin), hormones, antibodies, or enzymes. Less than 5% of our DNA contains the genes that code for the production of proteins. Enzymes are catalysts, chemicals that speed up the rate of a reaction but are not used up in the process. These proteins are necessary for the development and maintenance of cells that are then used to construct tissues. Tissues are groups of cells that function as a unit to form sheets or tubes (building elements). Tissues of different types can become physically and functionally related such that they give rise to organs, such as kidneys and livers. Thus, one can trace the pathway of life from the macromolecule known as DNA to the formation of cells, tissues, organs, and ultimately, to complete organisms.
To provide some perspective about the size of the DNA genome and where it is stored in the cell, imagine that you are able to travel within the cell. Cells are composed of nucleic acids [DNA and ribonucleic acid (RNA)], proteins, lipids, sugars, and a variety of other important molecules. Cells contain a large number of discrete membrane-bound structures, each with a unique and vital function. On this brief journey as you enter the outer cell membrane, you will encounter within the cytoplasm a large spherical nucleus, hundreds (and in some cases, thousands) of mitochondria, ribosomes, lysosomes, a Golgi body, interior membranes (endoplasmic reticulum) that provide channels within the cytoplasm and vacuoles, vesicles, and other structures related to cellular “feeding and drinking.” The intracellular structures of human cells (animal and plant cells are eukaryotic) differ from those of bacterial cells (prokaryotic) that are much more simply organized. In virtually every human cell there is a double membrane-enclosed and somewhat spherical structure called the nucleus. It floats in a liquid medium called the cytoplasm that has characteristics of both a solution and a gel. Most of the cell’s DNA is located in the nucleus and is known as genomic DNA. DNA within the nucleus is invisible to the naked eye as well as to the light microscope. It consists of 46 units. If the 46 molecules were linked end to end the resulting molecule would be 2 meters long, approximately 6 ft. However, it is so thin (20 Ångstrom units) that one requires a transmission electron microscope to magnify its image to visualize it.
You only need to glance around a group of people to witness the variability of human biology . On any city sidewalk you can see the complete spectrum of heights, hair colors, body types, and other physical characteristics of the human race. Like your physical characteristics, your DNA sequence is unique; even your closest relative has a different DNA sequence than you do. In the case of identical twins, DNA testing can find differences in the twins ’DNA genome sequences, even though identical twins were thought to have identical DNA genomes. The genomes of identical twins show some regions of variability in DNA sequences that are far less variable than the DNA genomes of different unrelated individuals. The DNA sequence is especially variable at certain locations in the human genome, and it is these variable regions of the DNA genomes that are used to distinguish the DNA from one person and another person, and to determine whether or not they are identical twins.
The results of DNA testing often have consequences that profoundly affect people’s lives. Some results reveal the identity of biological parents, while other forms of DNA testing are used to convict people of crimes that carry serious consequences including the death sentence. DNA testing has been subjected to a great deal of scrutiny by the scientific and legal communities and is studied considerably more than any of the other commonly used forensic investigation techniques. DNA testing and the laboratories that conduct DNA testing have improved greatly in the past decade, and the system has emerged stronger because of the scrutiny. Modern DNA testing methods are highly reliable, and the databases of DNA sequences that are used for criminal and anthropological investigations are already impressive in size and still growing. Large DNA databases are important in order to avoid population biases that affect DNA testing results. DNA testing can be performed on any life form, including plants, animals, bacteria, and viruses, making it a versatile tool capable of answering a diverse array of perplexing questions.
The human body is a universe of working parts and functional interactions . We observe the physical manifestations of these interactions all the time, as we walk, talk, breathe, think, or eat. These gross or macroscopic functions of the human body, however, are driven by extremely complex interactions, occurring at the cellular and subcellular level. Our bodies are made up of trillions of cells. Each cell has a prescribed function relative to its position in the body that is essential to healthy human life. The cells themselves are extremely complex and advanced pieces of biological machinery. A cell is comprised of a cytosol, which is bound by a permeable membrane, and contains a host of miniature organs (organelles) including the nucleus. The nucleus contains DNA -the material that prescribes the cell’s principal functional characteristics. It may be useful to think of the cell as being like a factory. Membranes enclose the structure and separate different organelles, which can be thought of as departments with specialized functions. The nucleus is the central administration, containing in its DNA a library of information that determines cellular structure and processes. From it instructions are issued for proper regulation of the business of the cell. The mitochondria are the power generators. The cytosol can be thought of as the general work area, where protein machinery (enzymes) carries out the formation of new molecules from imported raw materials. There are special molecular channels in the membranes between compartments and between the cell and its external surroundings. Like factories, cells tend to specialize in function. For example, many of the cells in higher organisms are largely devoted to the production and export of one or a few molecular products.
Despite the diverse functions of the different types of cells that constitute the human body, each nucleated cell contains an identical copy of a common DNA molecule from which genetic information is read in a linear fashion. Since the amount of information needed to specify the structure and function of a multicellular organism such as a human is immense, the DNA molecule is extremely long. In fact, if the DNA from a single human cell were stretched end to end it would extend approximately 2 m.
Genetic research has far- reaching implications not just for how we think about child- rearing and schools but how we think about our own adult lives . Genetics is the major systematic influence in our lives, increasingly so as we get older. Therefore, genetics is a big part of understanding who we are. Our experiences matter a lot-our relationships with partners, children and friends, our occupations and interests. These experiences make life worth living and give it meaning. Relationships can also change our behavior, such as helping us to stop smoking or lose weight. They can affect our lifestyle by encouraging us to exercise, play sports and go to cultural events. But they don’t change who we are psychologically – our personality, our mental health and our cognitive abilities. Life experiences matter and can affect us profoundly, but they don’t make a difference in terms of who we are.
All living things are composed of cells, the smallest units of life . One cell is about one tenth the diameter of a hair, and about three trillion cells are contained in the human body. Most body cells (the major exception being red blood cells) contain a smaller entity, called the nucleus, which is the organization center for the cell. Genetic information resides in the nucleus of the cell and is organized into physical structures called chromosomes. Chromosomes are generally transmitted as intact units from parent to child. Thus, markers residing close together on the same chromosome are inherited together; they exhibit genetic linkage. In contrast, markers on different chromosomes are generally inherited independently of one another. This principle is called random assortment. Markers that exhibit random assortment are not inherited together, or associated with each other in a given population, more often than might be expected by chance. Traits that show random assortment are said to be in linkage equilibrium. Conversely, markers that show genetic linkage, such as those close together on the same chromosome, are said to be in linkage disequilibrium; in a population, they are associated together more often than chance would predict.
Human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes. Each person has two copies of each chromosome; one comes from Dad and one from Mom. Thus, you inherit half of Dad’s genetic blueprint and half of Mom’s, which together provide you with a full complement. Small variations in an individual’s DNA allow for differentiation between people. One pair of the 23 chromosomes contains the information that determines gender. These chromosomes are given letters, rather than numbers, and are designated X and Y; males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY), and females have two X chromosomes (XX). Female eggs can contain only X chromosomes, while male sperm can contribute either an X or a Y chromosome. Therefore, gender is determined by the paternal component. The information contained in the sex chromosomes is so different that they even look different visually. Gender can be determined by DNA testing, and is sometimes a useful piece of information in case investigation.
Blueprint of life
DNA is sometimes referred to as the blueprint of life . The information for the blueprint is encoded in the four chemical building blocks of DNA: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G), and Cytosine (C). These units, called bases, are strung together in a linear fashion, like beads on a string. The specific sequence of the bases determines all the genetic attributes of a person. The properties of the DNA molecule are directly related to its physical structure. DNA in nature takes the form of a double helix. Two ribbon-like entities are entwined around each other and are held together by crossbars, like rungs of a ladder. Each rung is composed of two bases that have strong affinities for each other; collectively, these forces hold the DNA molecule together. Each rung of two bases is called a base pair. Only specific pairings between the four bases will match up and stick together. A always pairs with T, and G with C. This obligatory pairing, called complementary base pairing, is exploited in all DNA typing systems. When the double helix is intact, the DNA is called double-stranded; when the two halves of the helix come apart, either in nature or in the test tube (in vitro), the DNA is called single-stranded.
In nature, complementary base pairing is responsible for the ability to accurately replicate the DNA molecule, with its genetic information, and pass it on to the next generation. The double helix is unzipped by special enzymes, and new building blocks (nucleotides) are brought in. Each nucleotide contains one base attached to a piece of the backbone ribbon. Using each half of the original helix as a template, a second half is created, resulting in two molecules identical to the original. The order of bases in the new strands is specified by the existing strands. Each original base captures a complementary replacement to complete the base pair. Short segments of complementary singlestranded DNA also show a specific affinity for each other in vitro defined again by the specific base sequence. Under appropriate conditions, complementary DNA fragments will find each other and stick together. Technically, this is referred to as reannealing or hybridization. In the laboratory, it is crucial that the chemical conditions for hybridization be exact. These conditions, which are determined by scientific experimentation, are called stringency conditions. If the stringency is too high, no hybridization will occur; if the stringency is too low, reannealing will be less than exact and some DNA fragments might stick together even if they are not a perfect complementary match. If the sequence at a particular location in the genome is of interest, single-stranded fragments can be artificially synthesized to target that location. These single-stranded fragments of known sequence are variously called DNA probes or DNA primers, depending on their intended use.
To develop a high-quality DNA profile it is important that the analyst first determines the quantity of DNA present in a sample . If too much DNA is present, this can cause what is known as off-scale data in the final detection process of DNA analysis. Off-scale data tends to be littered with artifacts and extra peaks that make interpretation of the resulting profile difficult, if not impossible. As a result, most laboratories will not allow DNA analysts to use off-scale data. By contrast, if too little DNA is available, and then data retrieved at the detection process will be incomplete, often resulting in what is known as drop-out where information is missing and the result is an incomplete profile. Quantifying the DNA that is collected after extracting cells residing within the evidence addresses both of these issues. Once the amount of DNA is established, the DNA analyst can make any adjustments required before the amplification process. Samples with excess concentrations of DNA can be diluted; samples where the concentration of DNA is too low can either be concentrated or a new sample can be taken from the evidence so that it contains more of the biological material of interest. Even if this is not possible, quantification of the DNA available at this point provides an expectation to the DNA analyst of what can be expected in the final results. This data can even be used to guide investigators to submit additional pieces of evidence if the evidence submitted does not yield enough data to provide usable profiles.
However, simply performing DNA quantification is not sufficient. The methods employed must provide a specific degree of accuracy. If the processes are not accurate then it is no better than proceeding without quantifying DNA. The need for increasingly accurate techniques has influence the methods used for DNA quantification over the years. As new methods in processing DNA have become more sensitive, allowing DNA profile to be developed from smaller and smaller samples, there is now a need to determine how much DNA is contained in these very low-level samples. For some laboratories, being able to detect how much DNA is present in these samples is imperative because it will dictate the type of amplification process to be used, or, if the sample does not contain sufficient DNA, whether the analysis process should even continue.
When DNA was first used, human identification DNA was cut with a restriction enzyme, separated through an agarose gel, transferred to special paper, and detected with a radioactively labeled probe . The probe bound to multiple locations in the DNA (creating a DNA fingerprint) or to single locations in the DNA (creating a DNA profile). This technique, known as Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) analysis, was very labor intensive. Typically a case with a small quantity of DNA could take over a month to process, although cases with ample DNA could reveal information in under a week. While RFLPbased DNA profiling procedures were reliable and informative in determining biological relationships and identifications, they were also expensive, required skillful labor, did not lend them to automation, and the technique required at least 50 ng of fairly high molecular weight DNA to expect useful results. Over the years, the ability to obtain DNA profile results from samples with limited or degraded DNA were dramatically improved by looking at smaller areas of variation and making multiple copies through a technique called PCR (polymerase chain reaction). Today, all autosomal forensic DNA analysis and some of the sexlinked analyses are PCR based, amplifying STRs (short tandem repeat). Using this technology, human identifications can be reliably obtained from as little as 200 pg of nuclear DNA. STRs are smaller fragments of DNA with shorter repeat sequences than the DNA evaluated using the RFLP method and are therefore less influenced by degradation. Currently, DNA profiles for human identification typically contain 16–24 autosomal loci using a single, multiplexed amplification.
It is the basic molecule of inheritance and is responsible for the transmission of hereditary material and traits. In humans, these traits can range from hair color to a predisposition to certain diseases. During cell division, DNA is replicated and transmitted to offspring by reproduction. Origin studies can be based on both mitochondrial DNA, which we obtain only from the mother, and the male Y chromosome, which we obtain only from the father. The DNA of each person, their genome, is inherited from both parents. Maternal mitochondrial DNA, along with 23 chromosomes from each parent, combines to form the genome of the zygote, i.e. the fertilized egg. As a result, with some exceptions, e.g., red blood cells, most human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes, along with mitochondrial DNA inherited from the mother.


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This is the hit the pop lovers asked for! The Loud Library Band has once more stunned the pop music world with its new pop hit single titled “Recylce Bin” set to be released next month September.
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The New Single resides under the broad umbrella of Indie rocks with an excellent touch of lyrical power and catchy hooks. The Loud Library Band experiments a unique combinaton of tempos and harmonies in this new single and will be proving to their awaitng listeners that the music group is truly commited to speaking in an artstc skill through music. The New Single,“Recycle Bin” is planned to be released in September, next month.
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Adolescent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Children's Health℠ is one of the only facilities in North Texas providing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention treatment to adolescents and young adults.
What is adolescent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a daily medication that lowers the chances of getting HIV in people who are at high risk of being exposed to the HIV virus, either through sexual activity or injection drug use. The treatment consists of taking a pill once a day. Follow-up visits are needed every three months for HIV testing, prescription refills and contact with your child’s doctor.
PrEP is a combination of two medications that block the HIV virus from creating the pathways that allow it to spread.
It is very effective at reducing the risk of an HIV diagnosis when taken daily as prescribed.
PrEP is not a vaccine.
A vaccine works by training your child’s body to fight off a specific infection.
PrEP is a medication. If your child doesn’t take the medication every day, the protection it gives against HIV is decreased and the risk of infection is increased.
PrEP DOES NOT protect against other sexually transmitted infections (STI)
What are the benefits of taking adolescent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) meds?
Daily PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sexual activity more than 90% when it’s taken as prescribed. The medication has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV in intravenous drug users by more than 70%.
Success rates are even higher when PrEP is combined with education and condom use. PrEP is not as effective if it is not taken consistently
What are the risks of taking adolescent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) meds?
There are no serious risks associated with PrEP HIV prevention treatment. There is a slight chance of reduced bone density. In a very small number of cases, it may cause kidney damage. Your child’s doctor will monitor your child’s health through regular lab work and check ups and adjust the medication’s dosage as needed.
What are Children's Health's outcome metrics for adolescent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)?
PrEP, used daily, reduces the chances of getting HIV from sexual activity by more than 90%.
PrEP reduces the risk of HIV from injected drug use by more than 70%.
What can I expect with adolescent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) meds?
PrEP HIV prevention treatment is a daily medication that should be taken as prescribed to be most effective.
What can I expect before taking adolescent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)?
Before starting the PrEP medication, your child will be tested for HIV.
What can I expect while taking adolescent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)?
Follow-up visits with your child’s doctor are done every three months.
HIV testing and other lab work is repeated at that time to monitor your child’s health and ensure he or she is infection free.
How do I prepare my child for starting adolescent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)?
PrEP is most effective when combined with education, condom use and regular screenings. Talking to your child in a frank and honest manner about safe sex and injected drug use is not always easy but it is an important component of a successful prevention plan. Children’s Health also has social workers who are available for counseling and to provide assistance if needed.
What questions should I ask my provider about adolescent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)?
I know my child is sexually active. Should he or she be on daily PrEP “just in case”?
What are the side effects of PrEP?
How long does my child need to take PrEP for it to be effective?
Are there any medications or supplements that should not be taken with PrEP?


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Chimamanda is a crypto enthusiast and experienced writer focusing on the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies. She joined the industry in 2019 and has since developed an interest in the emerging economy. She combines her passion for blockchain technology with her love for travel and food, bringing a fresh and engaging perspective to her work.
PEPE coin (PEPE) traders faced a harsh reality on Tuesday as the market downturn led to liquidations totaling $3 million. The popular meme coin, which has garnered significant interest from the crypto community, was not spared from the broader market slump affecting many digital assets in the meme category.
The crypto market has been experiencing increased price fluctuations over the past week, with leading digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading within the range of $66,000 and $3,400. This unsteady market has led to sharp declines in the value of many coins, including PEPE, with the token shedding nearly 3% of its value on Tuesday.
Market Turbulence Strikes PEPE Traders
As a result of this decline, crypto traders who bet on the price of the meme coin, known for its vibrant community and high-risk, high-reward nature, saw their leveraged positions forcibly closed as the coin’s value dropped below critical levels.
Long traders suffered the brunt of the market volatility. Data from CoinGlass shows that approximately $2.33 million in long positions were liquidated, while short traders experienced a more modest loss of nearly $420,000.
During this period, a total of 50,877 traders, including those trading PEPE, suffered a combined loss of $119.83 million in a single day. This loss stemmed from BTC, Ether, and other cryptocurrencies such as Solana (SOL) and Ordi (ORDI), a meme coin built on the Bitcoin ecosystem.
CoinGlass data indicates that Bitcoin traders lost a total of $30 million, with most of the losses coming from long positions. Ethereum, on the other hand, suffered nearly $20 million in liquidations, while SOL and ORDI saw around $6 million and $2 million in leveraged positions closed, respectively.
Centralized Exchanges Bear the Brunt
All the leveraged positions closed in the last 24 hours occurred primarily on centralized exchanges. Crypto exchange Binance took the lead, contributing over half of the total liquidations.
According to CoinGlass data, Binance saw $60.91 million of opened leverage positions closed. Additionally, the largest single liquidation order happened on Binance on the ETH/USDC pair, worth around $1.93 million.
Other crypto exchanges like OKX, Bybit, and HTX, formerly known as Huobi Global, also faced significant losses. These exchanges experienced a combined total of approximately $52 million in liquidations.
Crypto traders on OKX saw about $33.58 million vanish as the market tumbled on Tuesday.
However, it is important to note that only perpetual contracts were liquidated in the last 24 hours, with no spillover to the spot market, as traders in the latter sector can only experience permeant losses when they exit their trades.
Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content.


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title: How a u s army lawyer used anti semitism to exonerate an ss unit that slaughtered american pows

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In the midst of the Battle of the Bulge, a unit of the Waffen-SS massacred 84 captured American soldiers near the Belgian village of Malmedy. Having taken hundreds of members of the unit prisoner after the war, the Army arranged for their interrogation and trial, assigning Colonel Willis Everett the unenviable task of defending them in the courtroom. Everett tried to make the most of their stories of mistreatment at the hands of their interrogators—most of whom were German-speaking Jewish intelligence officers—and thus unleashed a familiar brew of anti-Semitism, anti-Americanism, and Holocaust inversion. Reviewing a recent study of the episode by Steven P. Remy, Gabriel Schoenfeld writes:
Remy shows that Everett had come to regard the Allied occupation of Germany as “corrupt and misguided.” Worse, his sympathies “lay not with the victims of Nazi Germany but with Germans—including former Nazis—victimized, in his mind, by ignominious defeat and a vengeance-filled occupation.” Everett’s fervor was fueled by a prejudice not uncommon at the time: believing that American military justice had been “subverted by vengeance-seeking Jews,” i.e., the interrogators.
In his anti-Semitism, as Remy shows, Everett was swimming in a broader current. Warren Magee, the American defense counsel for the last seven Nazi war criminals condemned to death at Nuremberg, regarded the Allied war-crime trials as “Mosaic” justice. . . .
As Everett and like-minded personages floated their accounts of German prisoners subjected to physical abuse, stories began to appear in various quarters of the American press. . . . It did not take long for the story to seep into the mainstream media and central institutions. Time hailed Everett for revealing abuses that “read like a record of Nazi atrocities.” . . .
The problem with all of this is that the allegations of abuse were false, [products of] a coordinated campaign devised by the SS defendants themselves while awaiting trial.
Read more on Weekly Standard: http://www.weeklystandard.com/remember-malmedy/article/2008381


title: 2024 06 12 saps cato manor squad murder trial state closes its case

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Kwazi Ndlovu, 16, was shot while sleeping on a couch in the lounge at his Esikhawini home in Empangeni in 2010. A warrant officer who had been attached to the controversial Durban Organised Crime Unit also previously known as the Cato Manor Squad is on trial for his murder in the Durban Magistrate’s Court. | Supplied
Durban — The State closed its case on Wednesday in the 2010 murder trial against a warrant officer who had been attached to the controversial Durban Organised Crime Unit, also previously known as the Cato Manor Squad, being heard in the Durban Magistrate’s Court.
Kwazi Ndlovu, 16, was shot while sleeping on a couch in the lounge of his Esikhawini home in Empangeni.
The trial against Warrant Officer Gonasagren Padayachee began on Monday. After leading witnesses until Wednesday, State prosecutor advocate Sandesh Sankar closed his case.
The State’s last witness was the teen’s mother, Lindiwe Ndlovu, who was cross-examined by Padayachee’s defence counsel Carl van der Merwe.
In her evidence-in-chief Ndlovu identified the accused by pointing him out in court as the officer who was at her home on the day of the murder standing and blocking the lounge door.
She testified that on that day, while waiting for paramedics after he son had been killed, she asked a white officer on the scene why they had killed her son. He said he had not been there and pointed at the accused, saying he was there.
Ndlovu said she approached the accused and asked him questions. He apologised, saying he was sorry that he had a gun, she testified.
During cross-examination Van der Merwe told Ndlovu that his instructions were that the accused never spoke to Ndlovu nor was he standing at the lounge door.
“Yes, he was standing there preventing sight of the lounge and even stood on his toes …
“He did speak to me, that day he killed my son. I will not forget the people I was dealing with, this one was there and he apologised,” said Ndlovu.
It’s alleged that on that fateful day, members of the unit burst into the home and fired shots in the direction of the teen.
The unit allegedly later claimed they were in pursuit of a prison escapee who was believed to be hiding in Kwazi’s home.
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title: What makes vxl soluble support material so special

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A support material you may not have heard of is VXL, and it could be the best support material available today.
Supporting overhangs for FFF 3D printing has always been problematic, yet it is a necessary evil we all must deal with. Over the years there have been increasingly sophisticated approaches to solving this dilemma, with many options available today.
Xioneer published a hierarchy of support resolution strategies that explains these options, which helps explain our shared experience solving the overhang problem. Here is their hierarchy, with my thoughts:
Trivial Method: Avoid Support Structures
You may laugh, but this is perhaps the most frequently used approach: just don’t use support material at all! If you are very fortunate that the geometry of your 3D print just happens to eliminate overhangs if 3D printed in a peculiar orientation, you’re gold. But most often this is not the case.
Beginner Method: Use Model Material For Supports
For equipment using only a single material, this is the only option available. While it does work, it almost always involves the tedious task of ripping off the excess support structures after printing completes. However, even then the surface texture is almost always ruined by the support attachment points.
In some unusual geometries, it is actually impossible to use this approach because the supports end up inside the print where they are inaccessible for removal.
Quick Method: Use Dedicated Break-Away Support Material
This method requires a 3D printer that can deposit a second material, and it’s used to 3D print a support material that does not chemically bond with the model material. That’s ideal because the interface leaves a smooth surface, and the support material can be easily pulled away.
That is, if it is accessible. There are part geometries that can still lock in the breakaway support material inside a 3D print, so this approach is not always usable.
Lazy Method: Use Soluble Support Material
This approach also requires a 3D printer that can deposit two different materials, and this is the approach used by an increasing number of 3D printer manufacturers. The reason is that soluble supports are the easiest method because virtually no labor is required to post-process the print: just drop it in a solvent solution inside a support removal station (such as Xioneer’s Vortex EZ) and chemistry does the work. After some hours, the print is clean of support materials and has a smooth surface.
This sounds like the solution to the support challenge, but in fact we’re not done yet. It turns out there are three basic forms of soluble support materials: water-soluble, oil-soluble, and alkali-soluble.
The water-soluble materials are perhaps the most commonly found in the industry today, including BVOH and PVA. While these materials do work, they have a number of challenges aside from their high cost.
Any water-soluble material tends to rapidly absorb moisture from the air, and once this happens they do not print well: the absorbed moisture boils in the hot end, creating bubbles and gaps. To counteract this, water-soluble support must be constantly kept in extremely dry conditions. You could use Xioneer’s filament storage cabinet DryBox EZ but keeping water-soluble filaments dry has never been an easy task.
A second major issue with water-soluble materials is that they have relatively low melting points. This means they cannot be effectively used for higher temperature materials such as PEEK, PEAK, PEKK, PSU, or ULTEM.
The most popular oil-soluble support material is HIPS, a commonly available 3D print material. While it is not expensive, it turns out the usual solvent, limonene, is a lot more expensive than the plain water used for dissolving water-soluble materials. There’s also an odor problem: prints processed in limonene actually end up smelling like orange peels, the material limonene is made from. Besides, limonene is highly flammable hazardous chemical.
Finally, there are the alkali-soluble support materials. I should say “material”, because at this moment there is only one open filament on the market: Xioneer’s VXL material. This support material, which was specifically designed for 3D printing, has a number of amazing properties:
- Bonds with all commonly used 3D print materials, including ABS, ASA, Nylon, TPU, PC, PEEK and many more
- Very smooth part surfaces can easily be obtained
- It’s easily dissolved, meaning you don’t require much labor to post process 3D printed parts.
- The solvent used is warm water with a mere spoonful of the non-caustic and safe VXL-EX powder
- It’s highly resistant to moisture absorption, unlike PVA and BVOH, so no special handling is required
- VXL is very easy to 3D print
- It is chemically stable at high temperatures, thus avoiding nozzle clogs that occur with other support materials and providing constant material flow
- It comes in a variety of formulations (VXL 70, 90, 111, and 130) to match the specific model material you use
For those who want to try VXL, Xioneer offers a budget starter kit VXL Go. It includes a sample spool of VXL, a small support removal station, and a number of accessories to get you off the ground.
As you can see, while there are many options for support materials there are also many issues. Fortunately, VXL avoids the problems and provides an easy way to 3D print highly complex geometries in a reliable fashion.


title: A i and machine learning

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Making faster and more accurate decisions based on the tremendous amount of daily accumulated Big Data and telemetry being used across industries, has become a critical part of doing business. This will only continue to grow.
Having the ability to visualize your data and your predictions is an important part of the AI cycle. Integrating current visualization tool leaders into solutions, such as Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, or any other powerful visualization platforms will become vital. A.I. and Machine Learning is not a passing trend.
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We will ingest and prepare your data no matter how enormous. Our experienced data scientists have the expertise to train Artificial Intelligence models to predict outcomes that will have a tremendous impact on the future growth and success of your company.
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title: Hi Dr Blake,

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Hi Dr Blake,
I have been reading your blog for a while and it has been very informative for me.
I have been dealing with sesamoid issues for a year now and I can't seem to move forward, so I'm looking for your advice.
I first started having issues in both big toes in January this year, right side was initially worse. I didn't do any sports at that time as I was recovering from another foot injury. Then, I started walking barefoot around the house (as recommended by my physio), but after about a week of this I started having pain in sesamoid area.
Dr. Blake's comment: To let you know how my brain works, each word or sentence has a
possible clue. January means we could be dealing with Vitamin D deficiency
from lack of sun exposure. Another foot injury means alternated mechanics
that could have stressed something out. Typically, if it is both sides, you did not
break again, and this is backed up by no impact sports at the time.
In May of that year, an MRI was done on my right foot and it showed a small edema on the medial sesamoid. Then, the left foot started hurting a lot as well.
Dr Blake's comment: Medial sesamoid bares more weight naturally than the lateral sesamoid
and many foot types have prominent first metatarsals (or at least more pressure)
including pes cavus (high arches), plantar flexed first metatarsals, hypomobile first
rays, and very pronated feet.
Throughout this I have been offloading the sesamoid using zero-drop, wide, stiff shoes with thick metatarsal pads from Dr Jill. During Summer I also did three months in a Darco shoe with a hole cut out where the sesamoid is. After all of this there was some improvement, but the pain is still there all the time especially on the left side. I have also tried orthotics, but I could not tolerate them as they gave me Baxter nerve entrapment. I have also developed pain in my pinky toe from compensation on both sides. I'm doing contrast baths every day as well. I have high arches, but had previously always been very active with little issues, I'm 33.
Dr. Blake's comment: Well I am very proud of your attempt. Since orthotics can be a game
changer, and you could not tolerate the hardest in the heel, have the doctor/lab
make their version of a Hannaford design (all over my blog). This will get you
a soft arch to transfer weight off, but a way of off weighting the sesamoid reliably.
Many patients need to add a Dr Jill's Gel Regular Dancer's Pad on top of the
orthosis. Other mechanical treatments are spica taping, 4 hour per day of full
immobilization with bike shoes with embedded cleats, cluffy wedges, or carbon plates
under your shoes.
About a month ago, another MRI was done on the left foot, and it shows again mild edema in the medial (bipartite) sesamoid. The toe hurts if I bend it up or when I press on the sesamoid.
Dr. Blake's comment: If it hurts to bend up, definitely start using spica taping to see how that
helps. The nerves could be protecting or the soft tissue tightening up due to pain or
prolonged immobilization. Make sure you are painlessly moving the top up and down
10-20 times 3-4 times a day. Make sure you are doing some foot massage, but not
pressing in, just to relax the soft tissues around and especially into the arch.
I have now tried significant offloading and also more recently trying to work with the pain (so only doing things which do not make the pain worse for more than 24h), but still I'm very limited in my activities of daily living. I can't quite understand why a minor injury to the bone won't heal in over a year and also produce so much pain. Is this normal? Or do you think there is also nerve involvement? Do you have suggestions of things I can do?
Dr. Blake's comment: Unfortunately, minor foot injuries, especially under your foot, that you
have to continue to walk on, can spin out of control. After 3 months, all of these
injuries do have some nerve hypersensitivity issues. Between the massage, and topical
Neuro Eze or Neuro One gels, and add some warmth for 5 minutes before you
massage. Check your Vitamin D, if you have an history of poor diet, then check your
Bone Density. Edema is a sign of both stress and healing. If you have been taking
off the stress corrcctly, and the bone is healing, a new MRI would show great
improvement. I like to wait 6 months between MRIs for their maximum change. So,
you could definitely repeat the right side now. The bone may be healed completely,
and your pain is all nerve now. It would be good to know. I am happy to look at any
MRI CDs that you mail to me.
I have signed up for shock wave sessions now (ESWT), I hope this will clear up the edema. I'm also making sure I get all the nutrients for the bones and my bone density test came back normal. If this doesn't work, I don't know what more I could try, all this offloading has caused other issues for me. My doctor also doesn't know what to do, but told me I'm not a candidate for surgery despite only having very little success with conservative treatment.
Dr. Blake's comment: One of my blog patients just had shockwave for chronic sesamoiditis
with good results, so good luck. Glad bone density good. I am not sure why he
said surgery is not an option. Has be mentioned anything about your foot structure?
Please keep me in the loop, and always attach the URL for this post so I can refer
to it. Rich
Thank you for reading this. If you want, I can also send you the MRI images, would be curious to hear what your conclusion would be.
Dr. Blake's comment: Definitely. Dr Richard Blake 900 Hyde Street San Francisco CA 94109


title: Trump token dominates trading volume across cexs and dexs 54 price milestone in sight

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- The TRUMP token has quickly become a top contender in the crypto market, dominating both centralized and decentralized exchanges with its high trading volume and liquidity.
- Capitalizing on the memecoin frenzy and controversial branding, the token is now eyeing the ambitious $54 price milestone, driven by strong market interest and social media buzz.
In just four days since its launch, the TRUMP token has exploded onto the crypto scene, becoming one of the most actively traded coins across both centralized exchanges (CEXs) and decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Capitalizing on the ongoing memecoin craze and its inherent connection to controversy, the TRUMP token has captured the attention of traders, whales, and speculators alike, driving its liquidity and trading volume to unprecedented levels.
A Memecoin Phenomenon with High Liquidity
The memecoin market has witnessed a surge in popularity over recent years, with tokens like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu paving the way. TRUMP, however, has differentiated itself by leveraging its controversial branding and the polarizing figure it represents. The result? A massive influx of trading activity, especially on major CEXs like Binance and Coinbase, where the token has consistently ranked among the top trending assets.
Liquidity has been another key driver of TRUMP’s success. With ample supply and demand on both centralized and decentralized platforms, the token has become an attractive option for short-term traders seeking quick profits. Analysts attribute its high liquidity to its ability to appeal to a diverse audience, ranging from political enthusiasts to memecoin aficionados.
DEX Activity Surges Amid Trading Frenzy
While centralized platforms have played a significant role in boosting TRUMP’s popularity, decentralized exchanges have been no less impactful. The token has emerged as a favorite on platforms like Uniswap and PancakeSwap, where decentralized traders are drawn to its rapid price swings and the potential for substantial gains.
The token’s appeal within the DeFi space has also been fueled by its meme-worthy branding, which has made it a social media sensation. Communities on platforms like Twitter and Telegram have rallied behind TRUMP, further amplifying its visibility and driving trading activity across DEXs.
$54 Price Milestone: A Realistic Goal?
With its explosive start, the TRUMP token is now setting its sights on a significant milestone: the $54 price mark. At its current pace, market experts believe that reaching this level is not just speculative hype but a plausible scenario. The token’s robust trading volume and high liquidity indicate strong market interest, while its memecoin status ensures continued social media buzz, a key factor in price momentum.
That said, the path to $54 is not without challenges. Like other memecoins, TRUMP’s price is heavily influenced by sentiment rather than utility, making it highly volatile. Investors are advised to tread carefully and consider the inherent risks associated with trading such assets.
TRUMP’s meteoric rise in the crypto market highlights the enduring allure of memecoins in the industry. By dominating trading volumes across both CEXs and DEXs, it has established itself as a frontrunner in the current market frenzy.