Seminar on ‘Developing Tools to Measure Neuro-immune Communication’ on Friday – University of Arkansas Newswire

December 1, 2020 medical

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Ashley Ross of the University of Cincinnati will give a virtual seminar titled "Developing tools to measure neuro-immune communication"on Zoomfrom 4-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. The talk is free and open to the public.

Ross is an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Cincinnati and faculty in the Neuroscience Graduate Program at UC. She earned her Ph.D. in 2014 from the University of Virginia under the guidance of Dr. Jill Venton. She completed her post-doctoral training in Rebecca Pompano's lab at the University of Virginia where she was an American Association of Immunology Careers in Immunology Fellow from 2016-2017. She began her independent career at UC in 2017.

Her research interests are diverse including fundamental investigations into the electrode-analyte interface, development of new electrochemical methods to probe neurochemicals in the brain and immune system, and the development of microfluidic and microengineered platforms to probe neurochemical-regulated signaling between the nervous system and immune system. Her work has been highlighted in the Analyst Emerging Investigator Series,ChemComm Emerging InvestigatorIssue, and the Female Role Models in Analytical ChemistryIssue in Analytical Bioanalytical Chemistry. She serves on the Advisory Board for the Features Panel of ACS Analytical Chemistry and is on the Board of Directors for the Society of Electroanalytical Chemistry. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her kids, painting, and singing.

Communication between the nervous system and immune system is vital for maintaining health yet remains difficult to probe with precise temporal and spatial resolution. The Rosslab uses a combination of electrochemistry and microfabrication techniques to close the current gaps in the field. Specifically, theyhave developed new electrochemical methods and electrode materials for fast-scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV) which hasenabled themto expand these tools to new analytes involved in neuroimmune communication and other analytes previously not studied with real-time electrochemical techniques.

FSCV is a classic electroanalytical technique most often used in the brain to study neurotransmitter signaling on a 100-ms timescale; however, the Rosslab has expanded its utility to studying neurochemical events in immune organs like the lymph node. In addition, combining FSCV with microengineered platforms has provided an experimental platform to probe neurotransmitter signaling in multiple organs simultaneously ex vivo during communication. This talk will highlight some of the Ross lab'srecent work in this area on method development and the application of these methods to study new biology.

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Outside the stereotype: Local actor the first Native American on Greys Anatomy – Albuquerque Journal

November 30, 2020 medical

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New Mexico resident Robert I. Mesa as James Chee on the ABC series, Greys Anatomy. (Courtesy of ABC)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Robert I. Mesa didnt see too many people like himself while growing up.

Especially not on a prime-time network show.

Or as a doctor.

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Mesa is aiming to change that narrative with his recurring role as James Chee on ABCs long-running series, Greys Anatomy.

Robert I. Mesa.

Its definitely a huge deal, Mesa says of the role. Im overwhelmed by it. Im a representative of the first Native American on the series.

On the series, Chee is a surgical intern who started near the beginning of the pandemic at the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial.

Due to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, Chee and his fellow medical school graduates were sent to their residency programs earlier than the standard start date.

Mesa (Navajo/Soboba) began filming in October in Los Angeles.

A fan of Greys Anatomy for years, Mesa describes being on set as crazy/beautiful.

Greg Germann, left and Robert I. Mesa in a scene from Greys Anatomy.

Theres nearly 20 years of history with this series, he says. Being inside the iconic Grey Sloan Memorial was humbling. I also am proud to be playing an indigenous character outside of the stereotypes for Native Americans.

Mesa is represented by Mitchell Talent in Albuquerque and Los Angeles.

Carissa Mitchell says when casting for the 17th season of Greys Anatomy began, producers were reaching out to her in hopes of finding Native American actors.

The cool thing about the New Mexico film market is that the casting directors are so good at representing all people, Mitchell says. The fact that this is a first for this TV series is huge. Robs been working in the market for years. Its great to see this opportunity come to life.

Mitchell says New Mexico has always been diverse within the film industry.

The fact that the series wanted to move forward with Native American actors is a good sign, Mitchell says. Thats so forward thinking.

One could call Mesa a renaissance man, as he is actor, artist and photographer.

Born on the Navajo Nation, he grew up in foster care, which took him to homes all over the country.

He moved to Santa Fe when he was 18 and met his family which consists of Maura Dhu Studi.

I met all of their friends and began my journey as an artist, he says. I left to New York for a bit where I was doing theater.

Later, photography took him to Shanghai and Japan.

Then, a TV series took him to New Zealand.

The past two years, I was focusing on theater, he says. My family is supportive of what I do and I dont feel any pressure from them. We all have our paths.

The first episode featuring Chee has aired and Mesa wasnt expecting the response hes had.

He says as people watched the show, theyd reach out to him about it.

One thing that was really sweet from people was that they are long-time viewers and were waiting to see an indigenous person on it, he says.

They are looking at me and my character as a point of inspiration. I take a whole lot of pride of being New Mexican and from the Navajo Nation. Its a crazy time right now and I hope that this gives people some excitement.

Mesa says children will be able to see themselves in Chee.

It gives you hope that you can possibly do that, he says. They can act or become a doctor. Its wonderful to make that next step.

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Grey’s Anatomy: 10 Things About Meredith That Make No Sense – Screen Rant

November 30, 2020 medical

Meredith isn't just the protagonist of Grey's Anatomy the doctor is a beloved fan favorite. But there are some major plotholes about her character.

Thanks to her wise voiceovers and complicated family history, Meredith Grey is not only the protagonist ofGrey's Anatomybut the character whom fans became attached to immediately. Ellen Pompeo brings a real vulnerability to Meredith, who is often dark and moody, and who has trouble opening up to people.

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Fans are confused by some of the patients onthe show and there are some confusing parts of Meredith Grey's time on the series as well. From her personality to some of the choices that she makes in her professional and personal life, Meredith can do things that make fans scratchtheir heads.

Meredith loses her husband and best friendand that would be enough to make anyone dark and devastated. But even in the first season, this character is a loner who doesn't seem to want to make new friends. She can't relate to other people very well, even the fellow interns who dream of becoming doctors just like she does.

If Meredith isn't a people person, why is she in a job that means that she has to talk to patients and their families on a regular basis? It seems like an odd choice. Sheappears to flourish in a research role, so why didn't she go that route instead? There are a lot of other careers she could have had in the medical profession that would have still allowed her to make a difference.

Meredith lived her whole life in the shadow of her brilliant mother.As a result, Meredith has a big problem that she carries around every day with her: she doesn't deal with her past.

Any child would be completely ruined and scarred by watching their mom try to kill themselves, so it's understandable that Meredith has a lot of wounds. She also never got along with her mom and that was tough for her as well. But it's confusing that Meredith doesn't deal with her past, as it gets in the way of her moving forward and finding contentment and joy in her daily life. She could definitely find some comfort in therapy.

It's hard to call Meredith a sweetheart. She's nothing like April Kepner, Arizona Robbins, or even Izzie Stevens.

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It doesn't make any sense that Meredith is such a popular and beloved person in the hospital when she's truly a mean person (at least most of the time). She's the kind of person who others wish that they could be, as she's beautiful and intelligent and confident, but she could be much friendlier. It seems like if this was a real-life hospital, the others would have more problems with her.

It's pretty complicated when Derek passes away because he and Meredith didn't get a chance to work through the huge issues in their marriage.

While these two characters have a romantic love story, Meredith seems to make all the decisions in their relationship, and that's odd. She doesn't seem to respect him very much, especially when he gets a job working for the president. Sure, it's understandable that she doesn't want him to be gone so much, but it's hard to think of a bigger job to get. Why can't Meredith make it work for a short period of time?

There are some great memes about Derekas he was such a popular character. It makes sense that Meredith would be completely out of sorts after his death, especially since it's so sudden.

Meredith does something weird when he dies, though: she goes missing and doesn't tell her friends and family. She even has a baby. This is one of the most confusing things about thisGrey's Anatomycharacter.

If Meredith and Derek had met and started dating in a more traditional manner, it would have made sense for her to assume that of course he was single and ready for a relationship.

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But since they met in a bar and hooked up behind everyone's backs for a while, it does make sense that Derek would actually be married and that his situation would be complicated. Meredith should definitely have asked him more questions or not made so many assumptions. Shewanted to keep things casual with him, so she should own that choice.

Meredith isn't a social personand she also lives in her mother's house, which makes it seem like she doesn't need to deal with roommates or rent money or any of the other frustrations that come with being a young adult just getting started in life.

If Meredith is so anti-social, why does she bother with this? It seems like a strange thing for her to do.

Cristina and Meredith had a solid friendship, and it seemsfair to say that there isn't a singleGrey's Anatomyfan who doesn't missSandra Oh's character and wish that she was back on the show full-time.

Why doesn't Meredith visit Cristina? It seems like if her best friend was living in another part of the world, Meredith would make sure to visit her regularly. She could bring her children or ask a good friend or relative to look after them, so it seems doable. Cristina texted Meredith in a season 16 episode, but that was pretty lame.

It's unfortunate that Penny was involved in Derek's death, as she's actually a sweet person who would otherwise fit right in with the group. She's a bit quieter and more sensitive than the others, so it might takeher a little bit to feel comfortable, but it's easy to see her as one of their co-workers.

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Meredith is actually a lot nicer to Penny than fans would have expected. She does offer her forgiveness and also has some wise words about how doctors have a patient who haunts them because they couldn't save them. Meredith is a dark person who holds grudges, so why is so kind toward this woman who made such a big mistake? It's hard to understand why she forgives Penny when she's notso forgiving of her parents.

Season 16 isn't a happy one for Meredith. Despite falling in love with popular character Andrew DeLuca, their relationship doesn't last, and she gets involved in insurance fraud.

While Meredith cares about her patients and of course she would never want someone to get sicker or die because of their healthinsurance situation, she knows this is wrong. It makes no sense that Meredith, after watching Izzie cut Denny's LVAD wire, would make such a big mistake.

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Aya Tsintziras writes about travel and pop culture. She loves coffee, barre classes, avocado, and watching TV. She lives in Toronto with her husband.

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Fans Are so Disappointed Over the Latest Episode Announcement – GoodHousekeeping.com

November 30, 2020 medical

It's a bit of an understatement to say that Grey's Anatomy started off season 17 with a bang. Not only did the show kick off the new season with the jaw-dropping return of Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) in the premiere, there's apparently another major character return in the works for the upcoming episode. Unfortunately, though, there will be no new episode of the ABC medical drama this week ... which means, sadly, that we'll have to wait a bit more for the big reveal.

Fans first noticed that the show was skipping a week in the promotional video for the upcoming episode, titled "You'll Never Walk Alone." The preview saw Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) deteriorating further into her symptoms of COVID-19 and hinted that "another person from Meredith's past returns" in the same beach dream sequence that reunited her with her late husband Derek. It also stated that the episode will be airing "in two weeks."

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Needless to say, fans were majorly disappointed over the news, taking to Twitter to express their impatience for the next episode. "What?!?! TWO WEEKS!!! It just came back and I have to wait to find out what happens on 'Grey's Anatomy,'" one fan tweeted. "Great, now I'm going to spend two weeks creating theories of who Meredith can meet on the beach.... Thanks 'Grey's Anatomy' for not letting me sleep!" another wrote.

The next episode of season 17 isn't airing this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday, which takes place on Thursday, November 26 this year. ABC will be airing a special holiday schedule instead, which explains why Grey's Anatomy got bumped from its usual 9 p.m. ET slot this week.

The good news is that the show will return on Thursday, December 3. And if the new episode promo is any indication, Grey's fans will definitely be in for some major suspense.

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Live+7 Ratings for Week of Nov. 9: This Is Us and Greys Anatomy Tussle at the Top – Variety

November 30, 2020 medical

The week of Nov. 9 was the first time in this disrupted TV season that ratings stalwarts This Is Us and Greys Anatomy clashed at the top of the Live+7 charts.

For that particular week, both series added a 1.2 ratings point, with the ABC medical show narrowly coming out the winner at a 2.6 rating to the NBC dramas 2.5 rating. The two shows were easily the biggest gainers after seven days of delayed viewing, as Chicago P.D. and The Good Doctor both added a 0.8 to end with a 1.8 and a 1.4 respectively.

The Masked Singer and The Bachelorette tied the unscripted race, both finishing with a 2.2 rating in Live+7.

In terms of total viewership, This Is Us and Good Doctor both added 4.3 million viewers, as the former ended with a week-topping 11.1 million. NBC held the top four non-football places for the week, with the three Chicago dramas all managing over 10 million pairs of eyeballs in Live+7.

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4.7

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+2%

3.6

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+0.1

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1.4

2.6

+1.2

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1.3

2.5

+1.2

+92%

2.3

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1.6

2.2

+0.6

+38%

1.7

2.2

+0.5

+29%

2.1

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1.0

1.8

+0.8

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1.0

1.7

+0.7

+70%

1.2

1.7

+0.5

+42%

1.2

1.7

+0.5

+42%

1.5

1.6

+0.1

+7%

0.6

1.4

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+133%

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1.4

+0.3

+27%

1.3

1.4

+0.1

+8%

1.4

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+0%

0.6

1.3

+0.7

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0.8

1.3

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+63%

1.0

1.3

+0.3

+30%

1.1

1.3

+0.2

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Jake Borelli talks ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ coming out and role in queer rom-com ‘The Thing About Harry’ – amNY

November 30, 2020 medical

For Jake Borelli, landing a role on Greys Anatomy wasnt something he ever pictured happening in his career.

Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, the 29-year-old actor got his start at the Columbus Childrens Theatre. From ages 10 to 13 years old, Borelli says he participated in 17 plays and loved every second of it.

I absolutely loved it. I ended up getting introduced to local agents there, who started me with radio and commercial work, said Borelli. Thats when I thought, I could turn this into a career. I got on a plane to L.A. right after graduating high school.

Borelli started taking classes out in Los Angeles and began to audition. He landed a few small roles on some primetime television shows like NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles and Suburgatory, and landed a recurring role on the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans. After eight years of auditions, Borelli ultimately decided to uproot his life and start over in New York.

I decided after auditioning for [Harry Potter and the Cursed Child] in New York to uproot everything, move there and work with acting coaches, Borelli recalled. I quit my job, sold my car and moved to New York.

While he was laying down roots in New York, Borellis agent sent him a tape audition for Greys Anatomy.

Greys felt so out of reach for me at the time, said Borelli. I didnt believe it was something I could do. I sort of forgot about it after I sent my tape in.

However, two weeks after submitting the audition, Borelli got word that he had landed a role on the beloved medical drama. After six weeks living in New York, Borelli was back on a plane headed back to Los Angeles to join the cast of Greys Anatomy.

Borelli plays Dr. Levi Schmitt aka Glasses, who joined the cast of characters as an intern in season 15. Borelli says playing Dr. Schmitt the first year was an absolute whirlwind for him, and ended up mirroring a lot of his real life as well.

I felt like I was literally in a dream for the entire first year. It felt like jumping on a moving train, said Borelli. Now here I am, this young actor who really wants to learn, getting to learn from these icons. To act along with Ellen Pompeo was nuts. It was also the idea of playing an intern, you have no idea how long you are going to be there. It mirrored the life of our characters; Im there as Levi, who is starting to work at a hospital with OG surgeons, while I, as a young actor, am working with OG actors.

Greys Anatomy started its 17th season this year. Borelli says that playing Dr. Schmitt has changed him drastically over the past couple of years, and even gave him the courage to come out as gay in his personal life.

[Playing Dr. Schmitt] changed me so drastically. Him coming out of the closet on the show helped me come out of the closet, said Borelli. Having him navigating his new identity for three seasons has helped me step more confidently in the queer community. the show has given me a lot of confidence and opportunities to speak with queer people around the world. Playing Levi has really widened me as a person.

Borelli recently starred in The Thing About Harry, Freeforms first gay rom-com. Borelli plays Sam, a young gay man starting his political career in Chicago. The film follows Sam as he and his old high-school bully Harry (played by Niko Terho) are forced to share a car ride to their Missouri hometown for a friends engagement party on Valentines Day. After learning that Harry has also come out of the closet as pansexual, things take a turn, and the two men begin to develop a deep friendship with neither of them admitting a potential romance may be brewing leaving them wondering if one road trip could change the rest of their lives.

The film was directed by Peter Paige and premiered on Freeform on Feb. 15, 2020. What Borelli didnt realize when he landed the role was that Paige, who was friends with Greys Anatomys showrunner Krista Vernoff, that the role of Sam was made especially for him.

I woke up to an email one day from Krista saying that her best friend was going to offer me the lead role in a new film and that she completely supported me, said Borelli. I got the script later that day. I read through it in one day and was obsessed.

Borelli says that there were a lot of moving parts for him to get cast in The Thing About Harry that he wasnt even aware of until after the fact.

Peter was talking to Krista about writing the film and what he was envisioning for the lead, and she responded, Like Jake Borelli? AndPeter agreed, Borelli recounted. He wrote the script with me in mind. He reached out to Krista and said he was ready to film, but at the time we were busy with Greys so she said he couldnt have me yet. Peter went back to Freeform and tried to get the film cast, but it didnt work out. Krista then said we could make it work all of this happened unbeknownst to me. I owe so much to Krista for being a champion of me for so long.

Borelli says that The Thing About Harry got an amazing reception from viewers the film currently has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an 88% audience score. Borelli says that he still gets messages from queer fans who he says are just as obsessed with the film as he is.

For Borelli, what sets The Thing About Harry apart from other films with queer topics is that it doesnt focus on the process of coming out it follows similar themes that you find in other rom-com films with straight characters, making it an important watch.

Whats so new and fresh is that its trying to reinvent the wheel. Its a classic rom-com but its queer, and thats not something weve seen before, said Borelli. There are young adult queer films out there, but this is special because it doesnt talk about coming out and doesnt sit in the shame of being queer. Its an adorable love story about two queer guys finding love. It was refreshing for me to read, and was the main reason why I signed on. It would have changed everything for me if I saw it when I was young it validates love stories as queers.

Stay up to date with Borelli by following him on Instagram @jake.borelli.

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Anatomy of… Paul McShane | Sport – The Times

November 30, 2020 medical

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Age 31Height 5ft 6inWeight 13st 7lb

AppearancesSuper League, total 229Super League, 2020 17Castleford Tigers, total 130

Super League triesTotal 362020 2

HeartHe has shown admirable staying power during his career. Having been released in 2013 by Leeds Rhinos, his hometown club, he joined Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, but was unsure whether he had a future as a full-time professional. His career was revitalised when he was signed by Castleford in 2015 and he is known across Super League now for giving his all. This is a man who wears his badge of honour in every action he delivers on the rugby field, Ellery Hanley, chairman of the Man of Steel judges, said.

AmbitionMcShane has yet to

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Anatomy of a Goal: Zardes scores the first-round winner – Massive Report

November 30, 2020 medical

Welcome back to the Anatomy of a Goal, where each week we dissect one goal (or near goal) from the Columbus Crews previous match.

For the first match of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, we take a look at Gyasi Zardes 68th minute goal that gave the Crew a 3-1 lead and proved to be the game-winning goal against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

Here is a look at the goal from Columbuss striker.

The Black & Gold took the field against New York fresh off a two-week break before the start of the 2020 MLS Cup playoffs. With fresh legs and a first-choice lineup, the Crew quickly took control of the match. The Red Bulls pounced on an errant Harrison Afful clearance in the 23rd minute to take an early lead against the run of play, but Columbus quickly evened things up with a 26th minute penalty kick goal by Pedro Santos.

Columbus brought that same dominant energy to the early portions of the second half. Seconds after the halfs kickoff, Darlington Nagbe pounced on a Ryan Meara save to grab a 2-1 lead for the home team.

Zardes eventual game winner begins with a New York clearance. The cleared ball rolls toward Artur with his attacking teammates all in position to receive a quick pass on the counter-press. Derrick Etienne and Meara got tangled up following Etiennes pressure and Mearas clearance.

Artur steps to the ball, under pressure and can play an easy pass to Santos, a through pass to Zardes or a lofted pass forward to Lucas Zelarayan.

Meanwhile, Etienne and Meara are still tangled up.

Artur plays the safe pass around the referee to Santos.

Santos prepares to receive the ball under direct pressure from Kyle Duncan. The Crew winger has three options. He can redirect the ball around Duncan and cut toward the goal, a first-touch through pass to Zardes or a play first-touch pass forward to Zelarayan.

Santos spies Zelarayan and plays a quick, first-touch pass toward his teammate.

Zelarayan receives the pass from Santos and turns toward the New York goal.

Meara and Etienne have disentangled, allowing Meara to get back to his goal line and Etienne to shift to an offside attacking position.

Zelarayan continues forward with the ball while Zardes sets himself up for a back-post run.

Sean Davis steps to provide pressure leaving Zelarayan. The Crews playmaker can now attempt to beat Davis off the dribble, play a diagonal pass to Etienne who is now in an onside position or hit a through pass to Zardes.

Zelarayan spots Etienne and hits a simple pass his way. Zardes continues his back-post run.

Etienne easily receives the pass and takes a quick touch on the ball. All three other Columbus attackers have continued their runs: Zardes to the back post, Santos trailing him, and Zelarayan at the top of the 18-yard box.

The Red Bulls Jason Pendant steps to Etienne, leaving the winger with three options. He can attempt to beat Pendant off the dribble, hit a back-post cross to Zardes, try to thread the needle with a difficult pass on the ground to Zelarayan.

Etienne spots Zardes and hits a high, arcing cross his way.

Zardes eyes the cross and times his jump as Duncan attempts to cover the striker despite a three-inch height difference.

Zardes begins his jump as the ball drops toward his spot.

Duncan lunges toward Zardes as the Black & Golds striker prepares to hit a header on frame.

Zardes easily beats Duncan and heads the ball toward goal. Because of both Zardes and Mearas positioning, the ball will have to take a high, arcing path to the far post if Zardes hopes to beat the Red Bulls keeper.

The ball takes an arcing path toward the back post. Meara is caught at the front post and has to watch the ball fly over his head.

Meara can only watch as the ball finds its way to the far post . . .

. . . and into the back of the net!

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Study reveals the anatomy of Successful Apps – Digital Information World

November 30, 2020 medical

With the rapid increase of smartphones users apps have become one of the fastest-growing markets in the IT industry.

As the mobile developer population has boomed along with the amount of apps in the store, todays users have millions of apps to choose from. This may ultimately decrease the chances of creating a successful app.

A recent study conducted by UK based Mobile experts at Money, has published findings to reveal the anatomy of a successful app.

The study finds that App ratings and App reviews definitely influence, if not dictate, users final choices. And for developers, ratings and reviews serve as a reference for feedback on how their apps are performing.

The data shows that new apps need at least 12,000+ reviews to make it on the App Store top listings page. Social Networking, Music and Reference apps get the most reviews, which can include user comments, complaints, or improvement suggestions.

Apps also need an average 3.3 stars to gain user trust and influence them to download the app. Music, Productivity and Photo & Video apps get the highest ratings.

Understanding the user experience when they search in the app store is fundamental for apps to stand out in a crowded store. The data goes on to show that app descriptions perform best when using short titles, no more than five 5 words with descriptions that include a minimum of three images and 267 words.

The technical information analysed reveals that apps should be supported by at least 37 devices, available in seven languages, and not use more than 116 MB of space.

the top five types of apps users consider worth spending their money.

While Music Apps have the highest average ratings and are among the categories users are more willing to pay for, though its worth noting that the music category includes a broad variety of apps: music creation, radio, education, sound editing, lyric writing, and concert ticketing.

Music-making apps are also the most expensive, making them the most profitable, in the store as well. Musicians spend an average of $10.23 in music-making apps, which suggests that the pro-sumer user is the best target to make money with apps.

Streaming and music player apps, however, are often free or cost less than $1. Noteworthy names such as Spotify and Amazon Music are also found in this category, making it quite difficult for new apps to compete.

The Medical category is by far the highest, almost four times more than the price users typically pay for an app. While the data might assume that a higher price equates to a higher user satisfaction, the findings indicate that medical apps dont stand out from the crowd.

Genre

Price ($)

Star Rating

Medical

8.78

3.4

Business

5.12

3.7

Reference

4.82

3.4

Music

4.82

Productivity

4.33

Navigation

4.12

2.7

Education

4.03

3.4

Health & Fitness

1.92

3.7

Book

1.79

2.5

Utilities

1.65

3.3

The data also suggests that the Book App category is not performing well among mobile users; with an average rating of 2.5, they are the second lowest rated type of apps. A poor user experience is one of the reasons why an app doesnt succeed: data indicates that reading books on a screen is less satisfying than reading a physical book, and research in many fields indicate that reading from screens makes us read slower, learn and remember less, and sleep worse.

Genre

Price ($)

Star Rating

Finance

0.42

2.4

Book

1.79

2.5

Navigation

4.12

2.7

Lifestyle

0.89

2.8

News

0.52

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Which Grey’s Anatomy Character Is Your Soulmate, Based On Your Zodiac? – Screen Rant

November 30, 2020 medical

After so many years, Grey's Anatomy has introduced several iconic characters. Which one is your soulmate, according to your zodiac sign?

Greys Anatomy is among the few medical TV shows that have brought us closer to the front-line and closer to the personal lives of people whore tasked with our daily well-being. Despite being fictional, over the 16 seasons of its airing, the characters of Grey's Anatomy have been engraved deeply into the hearts of staunch fans.

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And as far as matters of the heart go, despite not serving any meaningful real purpose, it might be worth the while knowing who your stars would be paired to had you gotten the chance to live happily ever after with any of these characters.Which of these iconic characters would be your soulmate, based on your zodiac sign?

Cristina can be described in two words competitive and ambitious. This makes her the perfect fit for an Aries. In the series, shes portrayed as a lady never shy of courage, motivation, and energy to get things done. Whatever she embarks on, she never wants to be outdone.

Sadly, this courage and competitiveness are what form her greatest weakness. On several occasions, shes been reckless while trying to go for short-term results. Plus, if youre to ever get into an argument with her, know that shell love to be listened to, but enraged when her points are contradicted.

Alex Karevs character and personalityalign flawlessly with the Taurus. Hes very difficult to form a bond of affection with. However, once he likes you, you end up having an amazing relationship together.

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Alex is also patient and not too aggressive. Therefore, he can put up with issues and problems for a long time before he gets irked by the situation. He also takes practical efforts to achieve his goals, dreams, and ambitions in life. However, his unaggressive nature keeps him from taking too many risks, most times. Plus, his temper can quickly go over the roof once his patience runs out.

Despite giving up her soul, (well, fictional soul), Lexie Grey was a smart, outstanding lass among her peers, something that saw her grow faster than most of her age. This intelligence and great problem-solving skills are the reasons why a Gemini would fall in love with her.

Plus, she wasnt the type that would sit quietly all day. Her talkative nature made her very persuasive, eloquent, and outgoing. But thats where the problem lies. Lexie can sink emotionally quickly. She can easily fall victim to unhealthy routines, lack of motivation, and instability.

If you love giving out to people unconditionally and showing love and affection to not just friends but also those around you, then youre a Cancer. That means Arizona Robbins should be your Grey's Anatomy match.

All through the show, Arizona has not flinched when its come to giving out to people and being a loving and affectionate friend. Shes done this not just to her colleagues but her patients as well, going as far as fighting for them in the hospital beds. The only downsides are, its easy for Arizona to lose control of her emotions, and she can easily cling to the past for too long.

Leos are inseparable from attention. And if we would give attention a Grey's Anatomy face, Mark Sloan would be the perfect fit. Just like the planet all other Leos come from, Mark loved being the center of attention. Hes charming, full of life, energetic, and very proud. Because of this, he prefers living among people.

Of course, this doesnt mean your soulmate is a tough cowboy to control. In addition to his hunger for success, Mark still manages to show exemplary leadership skills, which, in the show, made him a great guide for the residents.

Attention to detail, hard work, and organization are the cornerstones of Miranda Bailey. Plus, just like Virgos, she has a keen ear that can pick up the nitty-gritty going on around her, so that she can make proper assessments, correctly identify the problems, and formulate the right solutions.

But this powerful problem-solving skill is her biggest downfall. Miranda can easily get frustrated when she encounters situations that surpass her understanding. For this, she might need a little bit of guidance from you or her friends.

Richard is the security and assurance a Libra needs. He is a great leader and teacher who knows how to take control of anxious situations and make tough decisions you'd be scared to make. He's the kind of person that puts others' happiness first.

This can be comforting for a Libra like you who wants the assurance that you'll not be struggling to make people happy. Rather, you'd be more peaceful thanks to Richard's positive impact that makes him more of a peacemaker in your life. What's great about Richard is that he lets you give up a bit of control, while still making you feel secure enough to trust his leadership.

Jackson Avery fits perfectly as the Scorpio soulmate because of his mystical nature and presence. Hes a man who hates handouts, so he wants to get along and succeed by his merit despite the rather famous name he carries.

Plus, Jackson craves passion and dominance in all aspects of his life. You can see this when he chose to object during Aprils wedding so that the two lovebirds could run away together. Such impulsive decisions are characteristic of all Scorpios and thus make them stand out.

Callie Torres hates control. She can show defiance just because someone tried to tell her what to do. That is a perfect Sagittarius trait. Despite the defiance, she still has a way of being loveable, fun-loving, and attracted to exuberant and optimistic people.

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This optimism is a strong trait we see in her character all through the series. Despite having a happy start, dancing in her underwear, Torres still manages to have a huge heart despite the harrowing death of Mark, amputation of Arizonas leg, and the bitter custody battle.

Capricorns are the typical bosses and high-achievers. Theyre responsible, focused, and disciplined. Their traits are so ingrained, that before they even think about romance, you have to match up to their high standards first. That is Dr. Teddy Altman for you.

She ticks the beauty box (of course), shes smart enough to be a doctor, her marriage was for a practical reason, and shes even served her country. Plus, her loyalty to the people she loves is so high, that shes vowed to herself to stick through thick and thin.

An Aquarius is, for lack of a better word, a softie. Theyre shy of their emotional feelings thus often shun them away for logic. This makes it hard for an Aquarius to express his or her emotions. Because of this trait, an Aquarius is rarely suited for another Aquarius. What he/she needs, (well, as far as Grey Anatomy is concerned), is April Kepner.

April is a master at understanding emotions. She believes that this is the reason why shes better at home and work. Interestingly, the series suggests that she started as a typical Aquarius, and had to develop her emotional side as the series progressed.

For Pisces, it's all about great sensitivity and imagination. This means that naturally, Pisces are empathetic. This allows them to closely feel what others are feeling, making it easier for them to put their needs second to that of others.

For Levi Schmitt, his Pisces character is seen in how he prefers concentration and performance over the economic gains of his work. As far as his personal life is concerned, just like a Pisces, he idealized his partners. This works well despite, like most Pisces, Levi finding it hard to stay connected and feel strong to society.

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Which Grey's Anatomy Character Is Your Soulmate, Based On Your Zodiac? - Screen Rant