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Desi Arnaz Is Getting a Much-Deserved Historical Marker in Miami Beach

The Cuban-American actor and producer has stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, but this new honor pays tribute to his start as a musician in South Florida




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See 14 Photos of the Beauty of Cuba Through Its Striking Shoreline and Buzzing Streets

These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest capture quintessentially Cuban scenes




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Sea Cucumber Poop Could Revitalize Coral Reefs

In one reef, three million sea cucumbers released 64,000 metric tons of nutrient-packed poo back into the ecosystem




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The Madcap History of Mad Magazine Will Unleash Your Inner Class Clown

In a twist befitting its pages, the satirical, anti-establishment publication that delivered laughs and hijinks to generations of young readers gets the respect it always deserved with a new museum exhibition




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Nova Scotia NDP, candidate part ways after concerns raised by Jewish organizations

A candidate for the Nova Scotia NDP has apologized and is no longer running for the party in the provincial election after her comments on Israel and the Holocaust drew concern from the Jewish organizations. 



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Visualization of Apoptotic Ovarian Follicles during Aedes aegypti Mosquito Egg Maturation by Fluorescent Imaging Studies

In insects, oocyte resorption (oosorption) or follicular atresia is one of the key physiological processes and evolutionary strategies used to optimize reproductive fitness. Mosquitoes are ideal model organisms for studying egg maturation in arthropods, as their follicle development is initiated only following the ingestion of a blood meal, followed by a carefully orchestrated series of hormonally regulated events leading to egg maturation. A cohort of approximately 100 follicles per mosquito ovary begin developing synchronously. However, a significant fraction of follicles ultimately undergo apoptosis and oosorption, especially when available resources from the blood meal are limited. Therefore, simple, rapid, and reliable techniques to accurately evaluate follicular atresia are necessary to understand mechanisms underlying follicle development in insects. This protocol describes how to detect apoptotic follicle cells within the Aedes aegypti mosquito ovaries using a commercially available fluorescent-labeled inhibitor of caspases (FLICA). Caspases are key players in animal apoptosis. In this assay, the FLICA reagent enters the intracellular compartment of follicles in dissected mosquito ovaries and covalently binds to active caspases. The bound reagent remains within the cell and its fluorescent signal can be observed by confocal microscopy. Although this method was specifically developed for visualizing apoptotic ovarian follicles during Ae. aegypti mosquito egg development, it should be applicable to other mosquito tissues that undergo caspase-mediated program cell death in a time-dependent manner.




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Canadian government to apologize for Nunavik dog slaughter

In opening remarks at the Inuit-Crown partnership committee meeting in Ottawa on Friday, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the government is preparing to deliver an apology in Nunavik — the Inuit region of northern Quebec.



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Weekend gun-related incidents in Hay River, N.W.T., believed to be linked to organized crime, RCMP say

Hay River RCMP say they believe two weekend incidents, including one in which a person was shot, are linked to drugs and organized crime.



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When the Nazis Seized Power, This Jewish Actor Took on the Role of His Life

After he was forced off the German stage in 1934 by antisemitic hecklers, Leo Reuss found a daring way to hide in plain sight




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#TheMoment Banff’s famous grizzly ‘The Boss’ took a trip to Canmore

Wildlife photographer Jason Leo Bantle recounts the moment he came across Banff’s most famous grizzly ‘The Boss,’ during the bear’s surprise visit to Canmore, Alta.




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Alcanzar a la comunidad japonesa en Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina :: Miembros de la comunidad japonesa encuentran amigos en un barco de visita y escuchan el evangelio en su lengua materna.




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Jede Gelegenheit nutzen

Buenos Aires, Argentinen :: Technische Schiffsmitarbeiter geben Gottes Liebe an Schweißer vor Ort weiter, die bei der Reparatur der Logos Hope helfene




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Amazing experiences along the Silk Road

Serving in West and Central Asia for many years, Paul and Soonok have one lasting dream: to see a church planting movement there.




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Aprendiendo a escuchar la voz de Dios

Durante un viaje misionero de un mes, Eduardo aprendió a escuchar y reconocer la voz de Dios, tanto personalmente como ministrando a otros.




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Ein Weg zu den Vergessenen

In einer Kleinstadt im Kaukasus finden Kinder neue Hoffnung.




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This veteran decolonized Remembrance Day events to honour Indigenous military service

Jeff Monague has worked to incorporate Indigenous elements into Base Borden's Remembrance Day ceremonies — an acknowledgement he never had as a soldier.




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Nina Turner on 2024 Race, Gaza, AIPAC & How Democratic Party Lost Its Way with the Working Class

Former Ohio state Senator Nina Turner discusses the 2024 elections.




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With 2026 World Cup on horizon, Canadian Premier League seeks further credibility in soccer landscape

After nearly six complete seasons, the Canadian Premier League finds itself at an inflection point. Ahead of Saturday’s championship match, it appears there’s some stability — and, consequently, an opportunity to further establish the league’s place within the rapidly growing soccer landscape.



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Fentanyl shaped like dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police

Several firearms, body armour, diamonds and fentanyl shaped like dog treats were among the items seized in a recent bust, say Metro Vancouver Transit Police.



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Montreal's Fournier Beaudry, Sorensen earn ice dance bronze for 4th medal in 4 events

Montreal's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen finished the Rostelecom Cup in bronze position Saturday for their fourth medal in as many figure skating competitions this season.



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Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu nearly becomes 1st skater to land quadruple axel

Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu nearly became the first skater to land a quadruple axel while easily outpacing Shoma Uno and Yumi Kagayami to win the Japanese national championship on Sunday.



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Canada's Keegan Messing, Madeline Schizas claim 1st national figure skating titles

Keegan Messing won the men's title at the Canadian figure skating championships on Saturday, all but clinching his berth on the Olympic team for Beijing.



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City apologizes after porn shown during Kamloops council meeting

The Interior B.C. city is reviewing its policies for public hearings following the incident.



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Kraken's Jessica Campbell comfortable as trailblazer: 'I'm part of something a lot bigger'

Hired in July by the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach after two seasons with their AHL affiliate, Jessica Campbell is starting to get to know the team, schedule demands and managing "the vigorous push through it all." It's also about managing the attention as a trailblazer.



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Alex Ovechkin scores 858th goal, on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season

Nine games into the Washington Capitals' season, Alex Ovechkin is scoring at a rate that would put him past Wayne Gretzky as soon as this spring.



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Rare Gretzky card case from Sask. back on the market after multimillion-dollar deal collapsed

A box found in a Saskatchewan attic, potentially holding millions of dollars worth of hockey cards, is going back up for auction after the original winning bidder never paid up, according to the auction company.



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Israeli strikes kill 37 as attacks intensify in central and southern Gaza

An Israeli airstrike killed seven people late Monday at a café near the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, Palestinian medics said, bringing the death toll from Israeli strikes since Sunday night to at least 37.




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Driver deliberately rams car into crowd in China, killing 35 and injuring dozens

A driver killed 35 people and severely injured another 43 when he deliberately rammed his car into people exercising at a sports centre in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, police said Tuesday.




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Israel misses deadline to let more aid into Gaza, but U.S. maintains support

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 46 people in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours — including 11 in an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone, medics said — as the country missed a deadline set by Washington to allow more humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave. 




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2-year-old western lowland gorilla Eyare dies at Calgary Zoo

Eyare died of injuries she sustained while moving between back of house spaces, Wilder Institute director of animal care, health and welfare, Colleen Baird said Tuesday.



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Wittur Group Standardizes on SolidWorks Enterprise PDM to Create Global Collaboration Network of Designers

Leading elevator components supplier implements 550 licenses of the SolidWorks PDM solution




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Glassware leader Libbey Inc. standardizes on SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software

Company cites ease of use, localized languages, and data management capabilities in software




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Leading European TV component manufacturer standardizes on SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software

Lithuania's JSC Vilniaus Vingis tackles design challenges of time to market, precision, and complexity with SolidWorks software




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SolidWorks, COSMOSWorks power Emirates Team New Zealand racing yacht, winner of 2004 America's Cup Season Championship

Robust design helps withstand challenging competitive conditions as team takes first round in America 's Cup qualifying races




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Control Engineering magazine names COSMOS 2005 one of its products of the year in annual Editors' Choice awards

Names SolidWorks Corporation's suite of COSMOS design analysis software one of the top innovations of 2004




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Concrete equipment leader standardizes on SolidWorks to streamline machine engineering process

Besser Company has significantly compressed its mold design cycle




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Universidad del Valle de Mexico standardizes on SolidWorks software for teaching mechanical design

SolidWorks' dominance in Mexican industry prompts purchase of 300 seats at leading academic institution




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Sub-Zero uses SolidWorks software to create 'monument to food preservation'

All-stainless PRO 48 brings professional kitchen capabilities to people who love food and entertaining




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Zygo designs lightweight, durable military pilot training head-mounted displays using SolidWorks, COSMOSWorks

3D mechanical design and analysis software dramatically increases productivity and reduces revision for precision optical manufacturer




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Wittur Turkey standardizes on SolidWorks software, brings elevator systems to market 40 percent faster

Manufacturing leader quantifies savings in multiple phases of development process




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Ergotechnics uses SolidWorks to give global retail stores pizzazz

U.K. technical services company streamlines design cycles and improves communication to help retailers, architects, and designers create compelling interiors




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Start magazine again names SOLIDWORKS one of manufacturing's 'hottest' companies

Fourth win in five years reinforces company's market leadership and drive to make product design easier and more productive




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'Megayacht' design sails home with grand prize in 10th annual SOLIDWORKS Design Contest

Westport




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Zygote develops heart, skeleton, rest of anatomy in 3D CAD using SOLIDWORKS software

SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner develops lifelike, detailed 3D models of human body used in biomedical research, entertainment