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Spanish soccer players fearful as La Liga takes steps to resume games

Players from La Liga side Eibar have issued a joint statement expressing their concerns about returning to training and matches while the new coronavirus remains a threat.





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Champion Manitoba jigger launches online competition to spread joy amid pandemic

Acclaimed jigger Ryan Richard, from Sandy Bay First Nation, is calling all dancers to showcase their skills in an online jigging competition.



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Manitoba First Nation proposal to repurpose youth centre as field hospital passed over for temporary shelters

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation is wondering why the federal government ignored their community's proposal for an emergency COVID-19 response space in favour of a Calgary company's. 




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CFL's Tackle Hunger program holds special meaning for Argos' Jamal Campbell

Jamal Campbell was never quite sure how the box of food ended up at his home while growing up in the community of Jane and Finch in Toronto, but he understood what it meant to his family.



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Manitoba premier says sports 'back of the pack' as province plans reopening

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says big public events, including professional sports, will be on the back burner when the province announces plans to reopen sectors of its economy that were shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Mint's newest coin showcases famous Falcon Lake UFO encounter in Manitoba

The Royal Canadian Mint's newest offering features Manitoba's most famous UFO encounter, which happened in 1967 when Stefan Michalak went looking for precious metals near Falcon Lake.



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The American-Iranian Psychosis, Next Chapter

The mullahs are cold calculators.




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Kamloops zoo faces challenges from pandemic, flood threat — but animals don't seem to notice

Most of the animals at the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops are unfazed by the absence of paying visitors since it closed in March over COVID-19 concerns. But Blue the turkey appears "bummed," staff say.



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Saskia's Albanian journey

Saskia perseveres through language learning and connects with a young Albanian girl who becomes a follower of Jesus.




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Danielle Boyer Makes STEAM Fun with The Engineering Design Club

Discover how STEAM advocate Danielle Boyer created the Engineering Design Club in her hometown and used SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids to make learning STEAM more enjoyable.

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Sara Zuckerman

Sara Zuckerman is a Content Marketing Specialist in Brand Offer Marketing for SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Works.

The post Danielle Boyer Makes STEAM Fun with The Engineering Design Club appeared first on SOLIDWORKS Education Blog.




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The Best Mechanical Keyboards for 2020

Ready to "switch" things up on your desktop? A mechanical keyboard can make everything click again. Here's a guide to the most common mechanical key types, as well as the top performers in our testing.




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Rumor: 'watchOS 7' could help Apple Watch detect panic attacks



Apple is supposedly developing new mental health features for the Apple Watch line that allow the wearable to detect panic attacks, with the capability potentially slated for launch with a next-generation "watchOS 7" this fall.




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21 Years of Model Mania®

Every year SOLIDWORKS hosts one of the largest engineering conferences in the world. Since SOLIDWORKS World 2000, Model Mania® has been an attraction for many engineers wanting to show off their SOLIDWORKS skills. Model Mania, for those not familiar, is a

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Mark Schneider

Mark Schneider (CSWE) has been with SolidWorks since 1996, and creates technical content for all sorts of product demos, What’s New videos and more. He has also run the Model Mania® contest at SOLIDWORKS World since 2002.

The post 21 Years of Model Mania® appeared first on SOLIDWORKS Tech Blog.




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Perform Abaqus High-End Simulations from Home with Structural Mechanics Engineer

Structural Mechanics Engineer on the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables SOLIDWORKS users to solve any finite element analysis (FEA) problem with confidence.

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Nicolas Tillet
Product Portfolio Manager at DS SOLIDWORKS Corp.

Product Portfolio Manager for SOLIDWORKS Simulation

The post Perform Abaqus High-End Simulations from Home with Structural Mechanics Engineer appeared first on The SOLIDWORKS Blog.




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Dealing with Savimbi's Ghost: The Security and Humanitarian Challenges in Angola




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Tanzania must help end Zimbabwe's military dictatorship




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The meaning of baptism

A public baptism ceremony at the river becomes an opportunity to teach an onlooker about the true meaning of baptism.




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Sharing Christmas with Pakistani neighbours

OM Hong Kong hosts a Christmas party on 23 December 2011 for Pakistani women and children.




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Companion Ministry brings Christ's mercy

OM attempts to bring Christ’s love to the darkest corners of Sham Shui Po, and to walk with those neglected by society.




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Chronic Thrombocytopenia as the Initial Manifestation of STIM1-Related Disorders

Pediatric thrombocytopenia has a wide differential diagnosis, and recently, genetic testing to identify its etiology has become more common. We present a case of a 16-year-old boy with a history of chronic moderate thrombocytopenia, who later developed constitutional symptoms and bilateral hand edema with cold exposure. Laboratory evaluation revealed evidence both of inflammation and elevated muscle enzymes. These abnormalities persisted over months. His thrombocytopenia was determined to be immune mediated. Imaging revealed lymphadenopathy and asplenia, and a muscle biopsy was consistent with tubular aggregate myopathy. Ophthalmology evaluation noted photosensitivity, pupillary miosis, and iris hypoplasia. Genetic testing demonstrated a pathogenic variant in STIM1 consistent with autosomal dominant Stormorken syndrome. Our case is novel because of the overlap of phenotypes ascribed to both gain-of-function and loss-of-function pathogenic variants in STIM1, thereby blurring the distinctions between these previously described syndromes. Pediatricians should consider checking muscle enzymes when patients present with thrombocytopenia and arthralgia, myalgia, and/or muscle weakness. Our case highlights the importance of both multidisciplinary care and genetic testing in cases of chronic unexplained thrombocytopenia. By understanding the underlying genetic mechanism to a patient’s thrombocytopenia, providers are better equipped to make more precise medical management recommendations.




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Donkey teaches Irish children true meaning of Christmas

The Creative Arts team perform their Christmas show for school children all over Ireland in the course of three weeks.




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From Afghanistan to Australia

A former Afghan fighter discovers Jesus Christ in the Qur’an.




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Can you find meaning in failure?

A Christian football coach experiences what he says is the best gift from God, something “so much more than winning”.




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Panamanians reach Panamanians

A local church gets excited about bringing the gospel of Christ to their small community.




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She talks for the animals: as Veganuary gathers pace, PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk on her 40 year fight for their rights and why her new book shows the way ahead

Ingrid Newkirk isn’t sure exactly how many times she has been arrested. “Definitely a few dozen,” she’ll say, if you ask. I’ve just done exactly that, so right now the British-born founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is running me through a sort of greatest hits of her law-baiting exploits and the jailtime they have brought her in the name of animal rights.




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James Martin: Shetland paella is a riff on the Spanish version

Shetland paella puts a Scottish spin on this seafood favourite. "This was the last dish I cooked on the trip and it really summed up the amazing produce they have in this part of the world, featuring both local fish and shellfish," says chef James Martin, recalling the adventures he had making his Islands To Highlands series.




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Kirsty Wilson: Beechgrove presenter on a life-changing visit to Pennsylvania

KIRSTY WILSON, BEECHGROVE PRESENTER




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Best botanic gardens: Inverness, St Andrews, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dawyck

Inverness Botanic Gardens




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Vanishing places: Scottish locations that have disappeared

St Kilda




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Jeanie is Smoking a Cigarette: On love and loss

YESTERDAY would have been your birthday. January 24. Six months older than me for six months, I’d remind you. Normally I would have spent the weeks between Christmas and now trying to think of something original to buy you. And then, at the last moment, I’d just buy you another book.




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Teachers Are Organizing. But What About Teachers' Unions?

As teacher take the lead in protests over pay, unions face an uncertain future, writes Berkeley sociologist Bruce Fuller.




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Politics Watch: Cheers Minister, here’s to not panicking

A SUNDAY shift on The Herald’s Politics Watch tends to begin the same way, with an early trip to buy the papers. Usually it is just myself, a couple of other larks, and the woman who keeps an eye on the self-checkout area. All quiet on the supermarket front.




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Microsoft, Verizon, and Other Big U.S. Companies Design Their Ideal High School Courses

Education Week asked senior executives from some of the biggest and fastest-growing companies in the United States that question. You might be surprised by what they had to say.




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World Health Organization Classifies 'Gaming Disorder' as an Addiction

For the first time, the World Health Organization has officially designated "gaming disorder" among its list of mental-health addictive behaviors.




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Spanish Dominates Dual-Language Programs, But Schools Offer Diverse Options

Mandarin Chinese, French, German, and Vietnamese are also among five most-offered types of dual-language programs, a new federal report shows.




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Saskia's Albanian journey

Saskia perseveres through language learning and connects with a young Albanian girl who becomes a follower of Jesus.




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Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Children

The number of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) continues to increase in the United States and other developed countries. Most prevalence estimates indicate that ASD is diagnosed less commonly in Hispanic individuals compared with non-Hispanic (NH) white populations.

Prevalence of ASD in Arizona’s population-based cohort is higher than reported previously. Prevalence in the Hispanic population and NH white population increased significantly over time, with a significant decrease in the gap between Hispanic and NH white prevalence. (Read the full article)




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Parental Separation and Pediatric Cancer: A Danish Cohort Study

Cancer in a child may affect the quality of the parents’ relationship, but few studies have examined a potential effect on parental divorce, and no studies have accounted for the proportion of couples that live outside formal marriages.

In this nationwide registry-based study with up to 20 years of follow-up, we included both married and cohabiting couples, reflecting modern family structures. We found that experiencing cancer in a child is not a risk factor for the parents separating. (Read the full article)




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Birth Asphyxia: A Major Cause of Early Neonatal Mortality in a Tanzanian Rural Hospital

The presumed causes of neonatal deaths globally have remained unchanged over the past decade and include infections (~30%), prematurity (~30%), and asphyxia (~25%). Great uncertainty surrounds these estimates and, in addition, cases are likely misclassified as stillbirths.

These observational findings indicate that asphyxia accounts for a much higher percentage (60% of early deaths). Prematurity (18%), low birth weight (8%), and overt infection are much less common. The 5-minute Apgar score is an unreliable indicator of birth asphyxia. (Read the full article)




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Effect of a Single Inhalation of Laninamivir Octanoate in Children With Influenza

A single inhalation of laninamivir octanoate has previously been shown to be as effective as repeated doses of zanamivir in vitro and in vivo, but it is not known whether this is also the case for children.

Median time to fever resolution was not significantly different between laninamivir octanoate and zanamivir for pediatric patients with influenza. The severity of influenza symptoms and the frequency of complications were similar in the 2 groups. (Read the full article)




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Impact of Language Proficiency Testing on Provider Use of Spanish for Clinical Care

Providers who speak Spanish, regardless of their proficiency level, may use Spanish for clinical care without seeking professional interpretation. Failure to use professional interpretation increases the risk for miscommunication and can lead to patient harm.

Providing residents with objective feedback on Spanish language proficiency decreased willingness to use Spanish in straightforward clinical scenarios. Language proficiency testing, coupled with institutional policies requiring professional interpretation, may improve care for patients with limited English proficiency. (Read the full article)




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Follow-up of Neonates With Total Serum Bilirubin Levels >=25 mg/dL: A Danish Population-Based Study

Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia may progress to bilirubin encephalopathy. Findings from previous studies on long-term development of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia are conflicting.

Using Ages and Stages Questionnaire, we observed no association between bilirubin exposure and overall development in 1- to 5-year-old children who in the neonatal period had total serum bilirubin level ≥25 mg/dL and no or only minor neurologic symptoms. (Read the full article)




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Prospective Multicenter Study of Children With Bronchiolitis Requiring Mechanical Ventilation

Bronchiolitis is one of the most common infectious respiratory conditions of early childhood, and most children have a mild clinical course. Unfortunately, the small subgroup of children requiring continuous positive airway pressure and/or intubation remains ill-defined.

In children with bronchiolitis, we found several demographic, historical, and clinical factors that predicted the need for mechanical respiratory support including in utero smoke exposure. We also found a novel subgroup of children with bronchiolitis who have a rapid respiratory decline. (Read the full article)




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Newborn Mortality and Fresh Stillbirth Rates in Tanzania After Helping Babies Breathe Training

Birth asphyxia, or failure to initiate or sustain spontaneous breathing at birth, contributes to ~27% to 30% of neonatal deaths in resource-limited countries, including Tanzania. Without change, these countries will fail to meet Millennium Development Goal 4 targets by 2015.

The Helping Babies Breathe program was implemented in 8 hospitals in Tanzania in 2009. It has been associated with a sustained 47% reduction in early neonatal mortality within 24 hours and a 24% reduction in fresh stillbirths after 2 years. (Read the full article)




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Waning Immunity to Pertussis Following 5 Doses of DTaP

Despite high coverage with acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP), rates of pertussis have increased substantially in 7- to 10-year-olds in recent years. Duration of protection with 5 doses of DTaP may wane earlier than expected and is currently not well described.

This evaluation reports increasing risk of pertussis in the 6 years after receipt of the fifth DTaP dose, suggesting that waning of vaccine-induced immunity is occurring before the recommended adolescent booster dose at 11 to 12 years of age. (Read the full article)




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Tracheostomy for Infants Requiring Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation: 10 Years' Experience

Advances in the treatment of critically ill infants have increased survival of extremely low/very low birth weight and medically complex infants. Improved survival can result in prolonged mechanical ventilation and sometimes tracheostomy. Current tracheostomy rates for these infants are unknown.

This long-term review of infants discharged from a NICU with tracheostomies is the first to describe tracheostomy rates specifically in extremely low/very low birth weight infants. It focuses on long-term clinical outcomes and comorbidities rather than surgical complications. (Read the full article)




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Disparities in Disability After Traumatic Brain Injury Among Hispanic Children and Adolescents

Previous studies report Hispanic adults have lower access to rehabilitation services, especially among those who only speak Spanish, and higher disability after traumatic brain injury (TBI) compared with non-Hispanic white subjects. No studies have examined disparities in disability after TBI for Hispanic children.

Hispanic children experience disparities in long-term disability after TBI. Compared with non-Hispanic white children, Hispanic children report significantly larger reductions in health-related quality of life, participation in activities, and ability to communicate and care for themselves 3 years after injury. (Read the full article)




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Pacifier Cleaning Practices and Risk of Allergy Development

Infants with a diverse gut microbial flora are less likely to develop eczema and allergy.

Parental sucking of their infant’s pacifier is associated with a reduced risk of allergy development and an altered oral flora in their child. Transfer of oral microbes from parent to infant via the pacifier might be used in primary prevention. (Read the full article)




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Patterns of Retinal Hemorrhage Associated With Increased Intracranial Pressure in Children

Retinal hemorrhage (RH) is an important sign of pediatric abusive head trauma. Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) is sometimes proposed as an alternate cause of RH in children being evaluated for possible child abuse.

Nontraumatic, markedly elevated ICP rarely causes RH in children. When it does, RH are superficial intraretinal and located adjacent to a swollen optic nerve head. This pattern does not match the widespread pattern seen in abusive head trauma. (Read the full article)