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![]() ![]() I waited nearly an hour for mine in June 2017. The result may be a waiting area filled with travelers watching with impatience as the e-visa passports pile up behind the counter - in no particular order and likely with no sense of urgency. But even then, you may prefer a pre-arranged visa. Because when a plane or multiple planes unloads at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, for example, a fair number of the passengers have likely also purchased the e-visa. The e-visa is only available for travelers arriving at one of the international airports. Why? Firstly, because maybe you are choosing to arrive by land or boat. ![]() While the Vietnam visa on arrival is definitely easy and some e-services offer discounts for people who apply together or in groups, you might consider getting the visa ahead of time at your local Vietnamese embassy or consulate. Why Wouldn’t I Get an E-visa for Vietnam? (But if you are, we’ve seen new passports issued in Chicago in a matter of hours.) We’ve seen travelers rushing from O’Hare airport to the passport agent in Chicago after being denied boarding due to a soon-to-expire (less than 6 months) passport. Six months is a wise practice in all international travel. ![]() However, many airlines may enforce a six-month validity on your passport beyond your intended return date. That’s the current official rule according to Vietnam authorities. IMPORTANT NOTE:Be sure your passport is valid for at least a month past the end date of your intended stay. Additionally, they offer discounted service fees when more than one traveler applies together. I have personally used the e-visa service for my last three trips and have found them reliable, fast, and responsive when I had a question. The processing or service fee for a Vietnam e-visa varies, but is in the neighborhood of $21 USD, payable with a credit card on a reliable e-visa service. Some nationalities can pay an extra fee to expedite the e-visa in one business day or even in four hours! I’ve done both before. Expect two business days to receive your visa approval letter by email. At the time of writing, the stamping fee for US, UK, Australia and most European passports was $25 for one month visas, or $50 for three month visas. The stamping fee depends on the type of tourist visa: 1 month single or 1 month multiple entries, or 3 months single and 3-month multiple entries, or a business visa which is totally different. This is much easier (and cheaper) than going to embassies as we did in the past. After this process, then you can pass through immigration. So the price of your Vietnamese e-visa is a combination of a processing/service fee from an e-visa service provider, which you pay online, and a stamping fee, which you pay in cash, USD and exact change, at the airport. You will wait then be called up to the counter to pay the stamping fee. Then when you pass through immigration at the airport in Vietnam, you must fill in a visa application form (again! so you can do this before you arrive to save more time) and present the application form, your two passport photos, and the visa approval letter you receive from the e-visa service via email. ![]() This is notexactly a Vietnam visa on arrival – you do need to make arrangements and pay a processing fee before you arrive. But now you can get an e-visa for Vietnam, but ONLY if you are arriving at one of the five international airports of Vietnam (Noi Bai in Hanoi, Cat Bi in Hai Phong, Da Nang in Da Nang, Cam Ranh in Khanh Hoa and Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City) The rules changed a few times, and I used to either contact an embassy at home or use the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok. It has become so much easier to get a visa for Vietnam since I first did it myself several years ago and wrote this post. ![]() ![]() ![]() Once you click Ok, your workshop item will be published and a browser will open taking you directly to your new workshop item page. These fields control how your workshop item will display to other users so make sure it looks good! This will open the Publish Mod dialog where you will enter the Name, Description and Preview Image for your map or mod. When you’re ready to submit your mod or map to the workshop, tick the boxes next to any map or mod within the Launcher and click the Publish button Once you updated the options, recompile and link your map/mod. This will make sure the game works for all users despite their Black Ops 3 language settings. In order for your game to work with all users, you will need to open Edit > Options and select all languages. xpak files from your map or mod's zone folder, commonly found at, C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Call of Duty Black Ops III\mods\"Your Mod Name"\zone or C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Call of Duty Black Ops III\usermaps\"Your Map Name"\zone Here are a couple notes for getting your mod or map ready to submit,
![]() ![]() It is a perfect abridged version, created in a style which is perfectly suitable for the contemporary audiences. In no part of the story do you feel the plot is cut short or missing out on any crucial points. I’m not entirely sure if Gris Grimly alone is responsible for the choice and assembly of the text used in his version of Frankenstein, but if he was, more kudos to him. Exactly the opposite actually! It was such a pleasurable read I’m convinced I would have gone through the entire thing in one sitting, had I not started reading it so late at night. And to my surprise, the task was nowhere as tedious as I had dreaded. …I ended up reading half of the book in one sitting. ![]() What a fool I now feel! A few days ago I finally filled myself with courage and picked up the book intent on starting and finishing its first chapter, even if that meant having to lock myself inside my room and having someone dispose of the key. Months went by and Gris Grimly’s Frankenstein stayed on my bookshelf while I sheepishly picked up other books to read, pretending to ignore the accusatory glances Victor Frankenstein kept throwing at me from the novel’s dust jacket. I contented myself with browsing through my copy of the novel numerous times, all but gawking at Grimly’s steampunk-ish illustrations like a fangirl, but never felt the urge to actually sit down and read the novel from start to finish. Still, that damn prejudice regarding the original text remained. I’ve always adored Gris Grimly’s illustrations, and the stunning artwork of his Frankenstein’s dust jacket alone made me think my money had been very well spent. When I heard Gris Grimly had illustrated a version of Frankenstein based on the original text by Mary Shelley though, I forcibly repressed my stupid 19 th century novel prejudices and quickly bought a copy of his work. Maybe it’s because I’m not a native English speaker and it annoys me to smithereens having to read a book with a dictionary close at hand, but I seriously have trouble finishing most novels that date back from this period in time. The language used, the writing styles, the overall excessive density of the plotlines. I confess, I have issues with 19 th century English novels. It’s a fascinating story if you think about it, but if you are anything like me, the fact that it was originally written in the early part of the 19 th century is enough to make you want to avoid any copy of the book like you would the plague. ![]() It is a tale about what makes one human, about personal ambition and its consequences, but more importantly, about the value of family and friends in one’s life. There have been so many adaptations in literature and film over the years that by now most of us know that Frankenstein is much more than a gothic horror story about a scientist who creates a living, thinking monster in his lab. I think most people have a pretty good idea of what Frankenstein’s tale is about, even if they haven’t read the original novel by Mary Shelley. Gris Grimly’s Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus (c) Mary Shelley & Gris Grimly, 2013 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Designing a launch or other event is possible, but it won't result in the success and result from you hoped for. When reversed, the three cups represent events and celebrations that may not go as planned. ![]() Career: Reversed Three of Cups Tarot Card It can sometimes be in the form of nasty gossip or someone trying to insert themselves between you two. If you're already in a relationship, be wary of anyone who attempts to harm your partnership. Relationships that start at this time can quickly fizzle once you get to know one another. If you are single, the 3 of Cups' tarot love indicates that you may enjoy your romantic relationship, but it may be short-lived. Only you can decide how permanent you want the negative things to be in your life. Take part in a new activity or meet new people. You have to keep going forward no matter how many obstacles you face.ĭespite how bad things get, there is always a chance to turn things around. As a result, it is easy to get knocked down. Organizing and attending events might be tedious. It symbolizes negativity, failures, cheating, and neglect of social life. ![]() Please make a list of any areas that may be disjointed, then work on putting them back together. Spirituality: Upright Three of Cups Tarot CardĪ spiritual reading was featuring the Three of Cups centres on uniting all aspects of you in perfect harmony: body, spirit, and mind. The negative chapter in your life is about to come to an end. That's a reason for celebration! When the Three of Cups appears in a reading, many people looking for a good doctor's report receive it quickly. You will soon gain your health and vitality back if you've been struggling with health issues. Have you been having trouble making ends meet lately? There's no need to worry because your money worries will be over! Don't go overboard with the celebrations! Partying yourself into debt is not a good idea. Your investment or project will become fruitful soon with the help of others. The Three of Cups symbolizes commercial success in a spread. You will be rewarded for your dedication and productivity by your superiors and coworkers. It could also represent a positive working environment. It will finally pay off all the hard work you've put in. Possibly you will land a big contract, increase sales, ace an evaluation, or get promoted. In a career reading, the Three of Cups tells us that you will work towards gains worth celebrating. Engage in social activities and enjoy your time with others! Career: Upright Three of Cups Tarot Card Even though solitude has its place, this is not it. Surround yourself with people who inspire you. it may have been a case of "the one that got away" or a case of "right person, wrong time." Regardless of the circumstances, this relationship will be filled with joy and laughter.įriendships are no different. When you are single, you might run into someone from your past. You may have had doubts about your relationship, but now you should be confident. You may want to consider renewing your vows or making a big purchase together. Even if you are already committed, it is time to take your relationship to the next level. The Three of Cups usually predict an engagement or wedding in a love spread. We may also see it to represent giving and receiving support. This card also suggests you should examine your emotional attachments. You may find that you have a lot of parties on your calendar. In other words, it means the networks we create by interacting with others. An upright Three of Cups represents feelings about friendship in a Tarot reading. It may use it to represent an exchange of support. You may find that you have a lot of parties and celebrations on your calendar. Upright Three of Cups Tarot CardĪn upright Three of Cups represents feelings about friendship in a Tarot reading. The card represents emotions that make you feel like they are enjoying themselves. The women embody the glue that holds us all together. Symbolized by the cups, the three women are dancing with their arms reaching out to connect their feelings and emotions. According to a Tarot reading, the Three of Cups represents love and coming together in it. In Tarot, the Three of Cups symbolizes vitality, community and friendship. Your future holds perfect happiness for you, not simply temporary joy, but the joy that will last and be shared with those around you often associated with completing a meaningful project or even a birth. ![]() ![]() Healthy life expectancy for women ranges from 57.8 years in Tower Hamlets to 70.1 years in Wandsworth, whereas for men, life expectancy ranges from 58.1 years in Barking and Dagenham to 70.2 in Richmond upon Thames. The lowest life expectancy for both men (77.0 years) and women (81.7 years) is found in Barking and Dagenham. The highest life expectancy for both women is in Kensington and Chelsea, with 87.9 and for men is Westminster with 84.7 respectively. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. For example, healthy life expectancy for men in Tower Hamlets is 65.3 years whereas for women it is only 57.8 years. Life expectancy at birth compares the average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System, 2018, 20 data. However, this is less clear for healthy life expectancy, with some boroughs having a longer healthy life expectancy for men than women. Overall, life expectancy at birth in Hawaii, Washington, California, and New York (state) are among the longest in the nation, while life expectancy at birth in Mississippi, American Samoa, and West Virginia are among the shortest in the nation. Overall life expectancy is consistently higher for women than for men in 2018 to 2020. Life expectancy by gender in France 2004-2022. The latter indicates the number of years a person can expect to live in good health rather than with a disability or in poor health. Only an aggregate measure of mortality such as the gender-specific life expectancy we use is capable of telling us whether in total more women were killed than. This indicator shows overall life expectancy at birth as well as healthy life expectancy. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() “Thinking about these men wasn't some kind of acting exercise,” Alda wrote in a letter that will accompany the items at the auction. Levine died in 1973, while Davenport died in 1970. ![]() Levine, two men who enlisted in their 30s and were both discharged in 1945, according to the auction house’s research. Army had issued them to Hersie Davenport and Morris D. When Alda first began wearing the dog tags, he realized they bore the names of real soldiers the costume department hadn’t created them for the show. The center, which Alda helped launch in 2009, helps scientists improve their communication skills and learn how to talk to non-experts. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, which is part of Stony Brook University in New York. The dog tags once belonged to two soldiers named Hersie Davenport and Morris D. The boots and dog tags will be part of a Heritage Auctions sale later this month. ![]() Now, after holding onto them for the last 40 years, Alda has decided it’s finally time to let them go. The accessories meant a lot to him, and they were the only items he kept when the show ended 1983. The actor, now 87, wore the boots and dog tags for all 11 seasons of the popular show, which followed a mobile surgical hospital during the Korean War. Every day when he arrived on set to film “ M*A*S*H,” Alan Alda donned scuffed combat boots and placed a pair of dog tags around his neck to get into character as surgeon Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce. ![]() ![]() It necessarily included new functionalities in order for the board to be more compact, functional, low-cost at the same time satisfy the requirements derived from the FMEA. Design and engineering of the control board: the final design of the BluBrake ABS electronic system was released. Then, a Hazard Risk Analysis and a Failure Mode Effects Analysis were carried out, and the results used to activate the due countermeasures to the ABS. Finalization of strategic partnerships with brakes manufacturers and signing of commercial agreements with OEM/bike makers.ĭuring P1, the activities performed by BluBrake produced the following results: - Functional safety analysis on the ABS electronic system: first of all, the reference standard applying to electronic devices on vehicles was chosen (ISO 26262): the test protocol to verify BB6S Active’s correct functioning was developed in order to fully comply with the standard. Refinement of the IPR and commercialization strategy for preparing the product launch and revision of the company structure and organization for production purposes. ![]() Extensive product testing and pre-series validation in both simulated environment (bench testing) and real scenario (road testing with pre-series), achievement of product certifications for global commercialization. The whole ABS system design will be then validated with the support of braking system manufacturers. The ABS indicator light will be developed, and the external case industrialized to allow for mass production. Engineering and industrialization of the BB6S Active main components: the beneficiary will proceed with a redesign of the electronics and of the firmware and with the industrialization of the actuator to make production as easy as possible. To reach this goal, the following objectives have been set out by the company for the H2020 project: - Fault analysis, functional safety and legislative framework: this will include the performance of a FMEA analysis to detect the system faults and use the results to guide the following engineering phase of the product the legislative framework will be reviewed so as to reach compliance with relevant EU standards and directives. The goal of the initiative is that of making BB6S Active the standard safety equipment in the e-bike industry. The performance of the prototypal system has been verified and tested on several real road surfaces (such as dry and wet asphalt, gravel, off-road, wet conditions) in operational environment. ![]() To respond to this market demand and with the final aim of providing an innovative solution in the field of safety on the road, BluBrake has developed BB6S Active, the lightest ABS system for electric bikes. Nevertheless, the ABS has the potential to become a safety standard equipment in premium electric bike market, as confirmed by the ultra-high willingness to spend from target customers. Nowadays, ABS technology is widely spread in car and motorbike markets: the shift of this technology to electric bike market requires great efforts in terms of portability and integration and foresees more criticalities in terms of system weight and energy consumption compared to the motorbike market. Already the norm on cars and motorcycles, Antilock Braking System (ABS) is no doubt, the most promising technology for modulating a bicycle’s brake during an emergency stop or when traction is limited. These risks can be mitigated by introducing an active technology able to constantly monitor bike dynamics and support the cyclist during deceleration. ![]() Thus, the strong market penetration of modern hydraulic disc brakes with enhanced brake power and the widespread diffusion of e-bikes that guarantee ease of movement while driving, has dramatically increased this danger. Common cause of these accidents is the fact to activate the front brake too hard. There are two situations every bicycle rider is afraid of during braking: front wheel lockup and nose-over, (liftoff of the rear wheel and the driver being thrown over the handlebars). The EU, in its policy orientation on road safety, is launching recommendations to institutions and Member States in order to adopt legislations to increase the cyclists’ safety. ![]() In fact, there is an important demand for safety-relevant products because the number of people riding electric bikes is growing every year, and safety for cyclists is a decisive factor to enhance this modern form of mobility on the market. BluBrake represents a high-tech European SME specialized in active braking control in two wheeled vehicles, with the mission to increase safety and riding experience for cyclists and become a worldwide reference technology provider of ABS technology in the e-bike industry. ![]() ![]() ![]() Through these comparisons, we have found that lactic acidosis triggers a starvation response, highly similar to glucose deprivation, even in the presence of abundant nutrients and oxygen. In this study, we have used microarrays to compare the transcriptional response and metabolic adaptation in response to these different stresses seen in the tumor microenvironments. These changes are usually called tumor microenvironmental stresses. Solid tumors usually have many differences in their chemical environments, such as low oxygen, depletion of glucose, high acidity (low pH), and accumulation of lactate, from normal tissues. These results stem from integrative analysis of transcriptome and metabolic response data under various tumor microenvironmental stresses and open new paths to explore how these stresses influence phenotypic and metabolic adaptations in human cancers. Lactic acidosis triggers features of starvation response while activating the glucose-sensing MondoA-TXNIP pathways and contributing to the “anti-Warburg” metabolic effects and anti-tumor properties of cancer cells. Expression levels of TXNIP and ARRDC4 in human cancers are also highly correlated with predicted lactic acidosis pathway activities and associated with favorable clinical outcomes. Therefore, the upregulation of TXNIP significantly contributes to inhibition of tumor glycolytic phenotypes under lactic acidosis. This induction of TXNIP under lactic acidosis is caused by the activation of the glucose-sensing helix-loop-helix transcriptional complex MondoA:Mlx, which is usually triggered upon glucose exposure. ![]() Among these selected genes, TXNIP and its paralogue ARRDC4 are both induced under lactic acidosis and repressed with glucose deprivation. This divergence of metabolic responses in the context of highly similar transcriptional responses allows the identification of a small subset of genes that are regulated in opposite directions by these two conditions. ![]() In contrast to their comparable effects on gene expression, lactic acidosis and glucose deprivation have opposing effects on glucose uptake. We found that lactic acidosis and glucose deprivation trigger highly similar transcriptional responses, each inducing features of starvation response. We compared global transcriptional responses of breast cancer cells in response to three distinct tumor microenvironmental stresses: lactic acidosis, glucose deprivation, and hypoxia. Although lactic acidosis is a prominent feature of solid tumors, we still have limited understanding of the mechanisms by which lactic acidosis influences metabolic phenotypes of cancer cells. ![]() |
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