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![]() Gong and her team, led by graduate student Ruosen (Alex) Xie, screened a long list of potential biomaterials before deciding on poly(glycerol-sebacate), or PGS, a material that is compatible with the retina and can be safely metabolized by the body after degradation. In this second-generation scaffold, the team opted for an “ice cube tray” design, which can hold three times as many cells while reducing the amount of biomaterial used for the scaffolding to facilitate faster degradation of the synthetic material within the eye. ![]() However, that design wasn’t optimal since it could not fit many photoreceptors in each pore. In 2018, the team developed its first biodegradable polymer scaffolding with wine-glass-shaped pores to hold the photoreceptor cells in place. This electron microscope image of the new “scaffolding” for growing and implanting retinal cells shows the ice cube tray-shaped reservoirs that hold cells and cylinder-shaped holes in the bottom layer, which provide channels for maturing photoreceptors to make contact with a patient’s retinal tissue. Together, their research groups have developed a micro-molded scaffolding photoreceptor “patch” designed to be implanted under a damaged or diseased retina. Gamm is collaborating with colleagues Shaoqin (Sarah) Gong, a professor of biomedical engineering, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery faculty member and an expert in biomaterials, and Zhenqiang (Jack) Ma, a professor of electrical and computer engineering and an expert in semiconductors whose lab is experienced in sophisticated micro- and nanofabrication. “So, we started thinking, ‘How can we deliver these cells in a more intelligent way?’ That’s when we reached out to our world-class engineers at UW–Madison.” “While it was a breakthrough to be able to make the spare parts - these photoreceptors - it’s still necessary to get them to the right spot so they can effectively reconstruct the retina,” he says. However, it remains challenging to precisely deliver those photoreceptors within the diseased or damaged eye so that they can form appropriate connections, says David Gamm, director of the McPherson Eye Research Institute and professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Researchers at UW–Madison have made new photoreceptors from human pluripotent stem cells. They described their work today in the journal Science Advances. The human body is not capable of regenerating those photoreceptors, but new advances by medical researchers and engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison may provide hope for those suffering from vision loss. Tens of millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases like macular degeneration or have had accidents that permanently damage the light-sensitive photoreceptors within their retinas that enable vision. ![]() They’re designed to completely cover your leg, though they can be rolled up at the ankle in hot weather.Īlternatively, convertible trousers have zip-off legs that allow them to change into shorts. Straight-leg models are your standard type of trousers, so they’re versatile enough to wear on a regular basis. With hot-weather hiking trousers, you’ll need to choose between straight-leg models and convertible models. However, if you’d like trousers that you can also wear around town without looking like you just came out of the woods, style is sure to be a concern. If you’re looking for a pair of trousers that you will use only on the trail, versatility and style might not matter too much. That’s because spandex is super stretchy and allows for unrestricted movement while you hike. Both of these features help give trousers a more natural ergonomic shape, improve your range of motion, and provide more airflow.įurthermore, you’ll want to look for models that have a high quantity of spandex in their fabric. In particular, comfort-focused trousers for hot weather will often have a crotch gusset or articulated patterning around the knees to improve mobility. Fjallraven typically style their articulated knees in a darker shade to the main trousers – like it or loathe it, they do provide great mobility While fit, mobility, and comfort are all subjective, there are some trekking trousers whose design is more likely to provide all-day comfort in high temps than others. RELATED: Best Mountaineering Pants Fit, Mobility & Comfort So, if ventilation is a concern, keep an eye out for these features as you shop. convertible trousers)Įach of these features allows for increased breathability on the trail, either by wicking away moisture or allowing for ample airflow to your legs. ![]() Fabrics with high percentages of spandex.Some of the features you might see include: Therefore, you’ll want to pay particular attention to a number of ventilation-focused features as you shop. If you’re planning on trekking in hot conditions, the breathability of your hiking pants is of the utmost importance. ![]() That’s because spandex is both highly breathable and really stretchy-two characteristics that are prized when trekking in the heat. Whichever type you choose, it’s important to look for a model with a large percentage of spandex in their fabric. Pants with high nylon content are typically the most rugged and durable, while those with a high polyester content are usually the most breathable. Doing so allows them to create a comfortable set of pants that pack the durability needed for use in mountain environments. Most companies, in fact, will craft pants using a blend of all three of these different fabrics. The majority of trousers designed for outdoor activities are made with a select number of materials such as nylon, spandex (a.k.a elastane), and polyester. When it comes to trekking trousers, the materials used to make your pants have an outsized impact on your hiking experience. Here are some key things to look for as you shop for trekking pants for hot weather. However, there’s a whole lot of technology that goes into designing the perfect hot-weather trousers for mountain pursuits. Trekking trousers might seem like your run-of-the-mill pants. CHECK PRICE ON AMAZON CHECK PRICE ON Campsaver The Best Hiking Pants For Summer: What To Look For The researchers wanted to identify the differences between male and female predators and why women predators go undetected. In a paper published in the Journal of Sexual Abuse written in 2015, there is an attempt to broach this highly triggering subject by gathering research from other researchers on child sexual predation. ![]() 193), showing how society is unwilling to acknowledge that women can be sexual predators. Researchers Freund, Heasman, Racansky, and Glancy declared that “pedophilia…does not exist at all in women” (1984, p. The research done to help explain female predation and how it affects children is thin because it is such a taboo subject. Unfortunately, law enforcement and society as a whole have been reticent to discuss female predation. Female Sexual Predation Has Been Overlooked This article will focus on female sexual predators of children and how their behaviors change the lives of their victims forever. Society has brushed under the rug that women can do such things to kids while focusing on males who perpetrate the same crimes. Viewer discretion is advised.įor far too long, society has avoided discussing women who abuse children. “On April 11, 2018, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit detectives began investigating an alleged sexual relationship between a 35-year old female teacher and one of her male students,” the Sheriff’s Department wrote.The following article will discuss the sexual abuse of children by women. The investigation moved fast it began on April 11, 2018, the same day that Owen’s arrest was announced, authorities revealed. “Detectives arrested a local high school teacher for having an inappropriate sexual relationship with one of her students,” the Lee County Sheriff’s news release said. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Suzanne Owen was placed under arrest. She is 35-years-old, according to the department’s news release. ![]() Owen’s name was also given by the Lee County Sheriff’s Department as Suzanne Lea Owen. Suzanne Owen, a now fired teacher at an evangelical school in Fort Myers, Florida, was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student, local authorities announced in a news release. In the latest available statistics, in 2014, just under 800 school employees were prosecuted for student sex crimes – around one-third female.” In some cases, the female teachers adamantly denied the accusations. “However, a much higher percentage – over 30 percent – of all teacher-student sexual offenses are estimated to have been perpetrated by females. Department of Justice, “females account for around 10 percent of all sex crimes reported to authorities,” Fox News reported. ![]() How big are the numbers of female teachers being accused of having sex with students? According to the Center for Sex Offender Management, which is part of the U.S. However, here is a roundup, with photos, of some of the female teachers accused of sex crimes with students in recent years in the U.S. They started dating when he was a 12-year-old boy). To be sure, the cases also occur with male teachers and such notorious cases have provoked scandal for years (remember Mary Kay Letourneau? She co-hosted a Hot for Teacher Night in 2009 with the man she married. What they share in common? Attractive young female teachers being accused of committing crimes with students. In some cases, they involve principals, coaches, and a choir director. The cases have occurred in all areas of the country. It’s become an all-too common phenomenon: Female teachers in the United States being accused of sex crimes with students under their care. Female teachers accused of sex crimes in the U.S. If you enjoyed this story, check out 16 work-from-home essentials that will make your life so much easier. This WorkPro 1000 Series ergonomic mesh task chair features rolling casters so you can move freely around your work area and supports weights up to 275 lbs. However, this didn’t appear to be a drawback for other shoppers. 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Smugdesk. ![]() I have no doubt that Egosoft will eventually fix 'some' of the issues users face (graphics, dialog & speech not being among them), or some hardcore X fan(s) will take a crack at trying to make a product worthy of the hype most of us got sucked into, however until it happens, I'll just stand back and gape in awe at the audacity of Egosoft to still be asking full price for a broken product, even now when nearly every other game on Steam is discounted for the Black Friday / Spring sales.Įchoing the words of a large vocal group of X'ers, never again. Especially with no publishing company dictating the end result. those days were far happier than these ones), but the guy knows how to package a winner. ![]() It might be 25yrs odd years since I hammered Elite to death on my Amiga 500 (god I miss that machine. I'll save my $50 and put towards Elite:Dangerous. Its been a long time since I have posted news on the x-games. However based on the experiences of the majority of users to date, it was the correct choice. It was the first time I seriously had that gut feeling not to hit the buy button - which considering my love for X3 TC & AP was a truly hard thing to do. I'm just glad I didn't pre-order Rebirth. Hell, grab some of the Skyrim guys for starters to shred the cockpit, station and AI graphic models and breathe some real talent into the game. In all honesty, the best thing we could do as a community, is get someone to launch a Kickstarter to raise the funds to have the professional modders strip this thing apart and rebuild it. Elite:Dangerous would be delayed for another 5yrs with the stability of a bug hitting a car windscreen LOL! No. we'd have a game so massive and immersive that we'd never need a real life again he he. Which X Rebirth is built around.Автор сообщения: Net-FX Just think, if Egosoft AND Frontier Developements joined forces. ![]() You can hack stations and ships to get them to eject their cargo, shut down production lines, defenses, boarding is more fun then in X3:TC and AP.Īlso the one thing that keeps me from buying Elite Dangerous (or Star Citizen) is the lack of Single Player and offline focus. And while in the begining there was a limited number of build stops, one of the recent patches introduced the abilty to fly into empty space, spawn build points there, and rename the zone to your liking.įinally Piracy is way more enjoyable, with more options then any other X-Universe game. I also saw a discussion on the forums about how a station that you can add onto infinitely to create a closed loop production complex would work. With optional expansion paths, and multi-ware requirements and production. Station's are also naturally complexes without all the ugly tubes, and difficult set up. And fleet commands are regularly getting expanded on in patches.Īlso X Rebirth's engine is designed to be way more modable, removing some of the limitations of the old ones (I don't know specifics, I'm not a modder.) But while still leaving Capital Ships to be a challenge to take down until you get the hang of it. and also served under the demon king in his army as an elite warrior. Every aspect of this game is tailored towards an immersive VR experience. But the ship can be upgraded to be a extremely powerful and versatile ship. Whether through skill or strength, martial arts anime like Dragon Ball and Naruto. Low Average High Steam 0/3 Reviews X Rebirth VR Edition Steam Store X Rebirth VR Edition is the latest game in the X series and is based on X Rebirth: Home of Light. Obviously by the 300 other discussions only one ship is pilotably. ![]() Yes there are currently still a few bugs with highways, but capitals ships can now speed around the systems using a combination of jumpdrives and boosters. Then there is the pacing, X Rebirth tosses out the hack that was SETA and actually makes gameplay faster. Meanwhile X Rebirth lets you place orders and reserve goods, a far more realistic and enjoyable mechanic once you get the hang of it, also the Trading Computer that stores trade offers (when coupled with the built in Trade Agents) makes it really easy to find places to buy low and sell high. Everything is first come first serve until you get a closed loop production complex. Mar 14, 16:20 X Rebirth And Elite Dangerous by DorianEU » Sat, 31. My biggest problem with previous X Titles is the trading mechanics. 9 Next DorianEU Posts: 148 Joined: Fri, 28. ![]() ![]() ![]() When she got out of the hospital she disappeared for a little while and they eventually found her and she decided immediately to terminate her rights. The workers tried to establish visits with her but she said she thought it was going to be to hard for Debin to see her so she never saw him again after the removal. She did not start visits or do anything. Michael: With Debin it was a lot easier, the whole process. His mother had had 6 other children removed, and she got ill right after his removal, she went to the hospital. So I said well let me hang up from you right now and let me call Ty. So we had to talk about it and basically as soon as I said that she was back he said we need to go get her and so we called her back and said we didn’t want her to start over with another foster parent we didn’t know how long it was going to be, what was going to happen or what had happened in the process but we would go ahead and take her. Well the week of the trip that we were leaving, on April 13th I got a phone call at work and my worker was like, ok Michael are you sitting down? Are you sitting down? I was like ok what is going on? And she said well Gabrielle is back in town and she needs a placement immediately and I was like “say what now!” She said that she was back in town but didn’t have any other information. We decided to open our home back up in April the next year 2009 and we had also planed vacations with a couple of friends to Savannah to hang out for a weekend or whatever. Michael: She left in November and then we closed our home for a while so we could grieve. They called me again and once we talked about it and discussed it they said that this was something that we would might be interested in because we were foster to adopt, the person had had some children removal before and they didn’t think that the children would have anybody to go with and so the placement would be something good for us to build our family. ![]() He really had never had a placement in his name because he was only going to be the household. They usually called me because I am the actual foster parent because in Kentucky, you know each of us because we are single people and gay marriage is not legal in Kentucky, we each had to have are own separate foster homes and approvals for each of us separately so after we had the placement for the sibling group they called me again because the other group was in my name as well, so they just called me again. And they were needing a home for her and so I said well I need to call Tyrone and we are going to talk about it and then we are going to call you on a three-way and will discuss this together. Michael: At the end of February 2008, we got, well I got the call at work that there was an infant at the hospital, 2 weeks old and that was ready to be discharged. And in his last part of the conversation he said: I don’t care what you got do but I want some grand babies so you need to take care of business. Michael: Let me start by saying I am adopted myself. And when we kind of first got together I always said that I wanted children, I wanted to adopt because I was adopted and I feel like adopted children are special because they are chosen and I wanted to pay it back, so I told him that I always wanted to adopt children just in passing if this where going to proceed in something more serious this would be a part of the conversation. When my parents came to visit, my dad basically we had our first conversation about coming out. You know, I was out here but my parents are from Oklahoma. So when they came to visit so I was like this is it, this is the conversation. And my dad just took me outside and he told me that he loved me and that He raised me to be a man and I had become to be the man he wanted me. He wanted us to be careful and he was proud, glad that I found somebody to be with and to love. ![]() Just be sure to follow these steps before A18 leaves experimental if you don't want Steam to automatically update you to A18.ġ)Open up steam and right click on 7 Days to Die in your libraryĥ) Click on the drop down menu that probably says NONE-Opt out of all BetasĦ) Scroll down until you find A17.4 (or any of the other versions)ħ) Click on it and wait for download if any is required. There is no rush as it will probably take at least 2-3 weeks for A18 to go stable. Some people might be in the middle of a long term game or not really be sure they want to leap to A18 until it has had more development. 7daystodie alpha21 Patron Server Live with NotAGamerGaming - 7 Days to Die Alpha 21Want to become a patron Click here. You should now be good to go on beginning a new game of A18 without any old game files causing conflicts. Once that it complete verify all your files:ġ) Right click on 7 Days to Die in your library 8:48am '7 Days to Die Tips and Tricks for Beginners, this guide is basically stuff I didn't know when I got started with 7D2D and wish I had known a little sooner. 7 Days to Die is a survival horror video game set in an open world developed by The Fun Pimps. ![]() Here is how you do it:ġ) After the announcement, open up steam and right click on 7 Days to Die in your libraryĤ) Click on the drop down menu that probably says NONE-Opt out of all Betasĥ) Scroll down until you find latest_experimentalĦ) Click on it and then wait for A18 to download.Īfter A18-experimental is finished downloading but before you start it up you should do a couple of housekeeping tasks as follows:ġ) Select 7 Days to Die in your library and click PlayĢ) Choose "Show Game Launcher" instead of starting the game.ģ) When the game launcher window appears click on the tools tab 137K subscribers in the 7daystodie community. Once the The Fun Pimp makes the announcement that it is open and the password protection has been removed, the latest_experimental option will appear and can be selected. On Monday TFP will open A18-Experimental as an open beta opt-in on Steam. ![]() (The styler has repeatedly sold out since its initial launch in June. Also, I wanted to see what all of the hype was about. Still, I’m a curious person by nature and testing products is a vital part of my job, so I decided to give Le Duo a le chance. But, as I’m personally learning in my 30s, multitasking is only effective if you’re able to deliver on each individual task. In theory, all of these things are great and would save me some much-needed storage space. I share all of this to illustrate the amount of ambivalence (and perhaps skepticism) I felt when I came across the L’Ange Le Duo Hair Styler.ĭesigned to create curls, waves and straighten your hair, it was presented to me as a jack of all trades, MacGyver of styling tools. So long as it turns on and off, we’re good, right? Also, who has the space for multiple tools? I certainly don’t. I’ve had the same blow dryer for years and a hair straightener that’s been dropped on my bathroom floor more times than I can count. Magically, with light and shade enhance the eyes.ĭuos in 8 colour ways, for 10 hours of long-lasting hold.Ĭreamy smooth shadows, in matte or satin.Hair tools, unlike, say, lipsticks or shampoos, aren’t something you typically buy or switch out often. Open up your eyes - with a swipe of fabulous colour Rounded titanium plates for curls, waves, straight styles, & bangs. Built-in clip makes it easy to secure hair during styling. Featuring: Cooling fan sets hair on contact, locking-in style & shine. Gently press-to-release on a magic spike, inside, a generous size mirror and adapted double-end applicator means beautiful make-up is always within reach. Le Duo is a multifunctional styler that lets you achieve a variety of unique looks. The red case is covered in signature Christian Louboutin spikes in the iconic red colour and signed by Christian Louboutin on the base. Nomad, bijou-sized and ready for life’s adventures, day or night. Apply with the adapted double applicator so you can check- in and re-touch anytime. Blending with water adds a new intensity, a new depth to the shade. ![]() The miraculously even texture can be used either wet or dry. Long- lasting, it holds for an incredible 10 hours, and does not crease or crumble. A luxurious eye shadow duo in the shade, Gardens of Marrakech. The luxurious, extra-creamy powder glides on evenly, is easy to blend and effortless to layer. Discover Le Chrome Luxe Eye Duo by Chantecaille at MECCA. ![]() Different combinations of matte and satin offer high- performance textures to contour and shape the eye with light and shade. From the casual-chic cool and hot nudes to glam red and silver to warm and illuminate. Now, with Abracadabra Le Duo we carry nomad-style and bijou-sized quintessential tone-on- tone eye shades in a red, mirrored red-spiked palette everywhere we go.Ībracadabra Le Duo comes in 8 magical colour ways. In the style of his stilettos, flats, or sneakers, the palette Abracadabra for eyes and cheeks (launched in 2021) was adorned with his signature silver spikes. What it does: The shadow palette is adorned with red spikes to magnify the gaze with light and shadow. Using his legendary red, or fetishistic spikes.the maestro of glamour and creativity steps into new territories of imagination. Christian Louboutin Abracadabra Le Duo Eyeshadow Palette Nordstrom New Details & care What it is: An eyeshadow palette featuring two complementary shades for endless light and shadow look possibilities. Two is the magic number for this season new Abracadabra Le Duo palette.Ĭhristian Louboutin brings eye-opening artistic flair to all his creations. ![]() And in just one sweep, shade, define - bring alive your eyes. ![]() ![]() The setup is as simple as filling up, powering on and waiting for the little red “heating” light by the handle to go out. That might make you think there are two levels of steam, but it just marks where you line up the tool mount. Slightly confusingly, the quarter-turn bayonet on the steamer body is marked by a single line and a double line. The mount fits onto the end of the hose and accepts any one of the eight cleaning tools supplied. The fair-size 360ml water reservoir has a robust cap, with a confidence inspiring brass thread and safety pressure release valve.Ī quarter-turn bayonet fitting at the front accepts the short tool mount cone or the 0.8m flexible hose. It tips the scales at a fairly hefty 2.3kg but, being so small, it doesn’t pull too much on your wrist in use. Okay, we’re not talking steaming acres of kitchen hard floor, but for grouting, windows, taps and even steaming creases out of clothes, the Steam Shot ticks all the right boxes. It’s affordable at less than £50, boasts serious 1kW-plus steam generation, and comes with a tool for almost every detail cleaning occasion. There’s no shortage of hand-held steam cleaners on the market, but the Bissell Steam Shot 2635E could be worth getting steamed up about. ![]() It isn’t bad for small jobs, but a full-size steam cleaner will pack more cleaning punch.īissell Steam Shot 2635E – Design and features It’s a little awkward to use and cost-cutting means a short hose and cable and poor tool fittings. It’s compact and simple to use and produces plenty of steam for a small unit, but it isn’t without issues. For detail steam cleaning in a compact, hand-held unit, the Bissell Steam Shot 2635E offers powerful steam generation and a complete suite of tools covering almost every small steam-cleaning job. |
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