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Baltimore woman was again arrested for stealing a watch from a man at a Strip hotel while in town for a hearing on a previous theft incident.

Sarah Richards was arrested on Sunday, December 11, at the Aria Hotel after she allegedly stole a man's Rolex watch after trying to drug him in his hotel room.

Police say Richards tried to leave his room with the watch, but after security was called, they waved her down using their metal detector wand and found the watch in her vaginal area.

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Scientists invent 1st "vagina on a chip"

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Scientists invent 1st 'vagina-on-a-chip'

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The first vagina-on-a-chip replicates the cellular environment of the vagina.

Scientists have developed the world's first "vagina-on-a-chip," a small device that contains live human cells and replicates the cellular environment found inside the vaginal canal. 

 

By adding bacteria to the device, aptly named the Vagina Chip, researchers can study how different microbes affect the health of the vagina, the team reported in a new study, published Nov. 26 in the journal Microbiome(opens in new tab). They can also test how different drugs and probiotics change the composition of the vaginal microbiome, the community of microorganisms living within the canal. 

 

"The vaginal microbiome plays an important role in regulating vaginal health and disease, and has a major impact on prenatal health," first author Gautam Mahajan(opens in new tab), a former researcher at Harvard University's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, said in a statement(opens in new tab). "Our human Vagina Chip offers an attractive solution to study host-microbiome interactions and accelerate the development of potential probiotic treatments," which work by introducing beneficial bacteria into the vagina, said Mahajan, who now works at the organ-on-a-chip company Emulate, Inc. in Boston.

The Vagina Chip device measures only 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) long and contains donated cells from two women; the cells were collected from the lining of the vagina and from the connective tissue that runs beneath the lining, according to The New York Times(opens in new tab). These two types of cells sit on either side of a permeable membrane, which replicates the 3D structure of the vaginal wall. 

The scientists allowed these cells to multiply for five days in the device before adding the sex hormone estradiol, a form of estrogen. The hormone changed which genes were switched "on" in the tissues and triggered the production of mucus, as would occur in vivo.

With their device complete, the team ran several tests with bacteria commonly found in the vagina, namely, several strains of Lactobacillus bacteria; studies suggest that these microbes make up more than 70% of a healthy vagina's microbiome, according to the Wyss Institute statement. 

The researchers found that the Lactobacillus bacteria successfully produced lactic acid in the Vagina Chip, thus driving down the pH of the tissue inside. A healthy vagina typically has a pH of 4.5 or less, meaning it's acidic, and this acidity helps prevent the growth of harmful bacteria that could cause disease. In addition, adding the Lactobacillus bacteria reduced the number of inflammatory molecules circulating in the tissues.

Having run experiments with "good" bacteria, the team did the same with "bad" bacteria, meaning bugs associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection caused by the overgrowth of specific bacteria. These bugs include Gardnerella vaginalis, Prevotella bivia, and Atopobium vaginae, and when introduced into the Vagina Chip, all three bacteria caused the pH of the device to rise along with the number of inflammatory molecules and damaged vaginal cells.

BV increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, both of which can negatively affect future fertility by triggering a harmful inflammation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(opens in new tab) (CDC). If developed during pregnancy, BV also raises the risk that a baby will be born prematurely or at a low birth weight. The new vagina-on-a-chip could help scientists develop new and better treatments for BV, sexual health physician Achyuta Nori(opens in new tab) of St. George's, University of London, who was not involved with the study, told Scientific American(opens in new tab). 

"This is an opportunity to bring women's health into the modern times, using modern technology," Nori said. The chip offers an advantage over testing therapies in lab animals like mice, whose vaginal microbiomes greatly differ from humans'; in addition, it's historically been difficult for drug developers to recruit human patients for BV treatment trials, partly due to patients' concerns over safety, experts told the Times. 

That said, organ-on-a-chip technology does have its limitations, so it cannot perfectly capture all the factors that influence the human vaginal microbiome. But the Vagina Chip is a good first step towards further research.

 

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Maybe this is the Space Force chief's side hustle. 

Shoes made from unused and discarded sex toys are a thing.

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ROSE IN GOOD FAITH's first shoe, crafted from unused and discarded sex toys from Doc Johnson. Each shoe contains a custom blend of TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomer) and EVA foam. 

Also features a built-in arch support for daily comfort and a recycled cork insole, which molds to your foot for even more comfort. 

FITS SNUG. WE SUGGEST ORDERING ONE HALF TO ONE FULL-SIZE UP. DESIGNED TO BE WORN SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

 

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The Phone Lady charges $480 per hour to help Gen Z and millennial workers overcome their fear of talking on the phone.

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Smartphones can do lots of things — but plenty of people with them make very few, if any, actual phone calls.

That's left many younger workers lacking the confidence to speak effectively on the phone at work.

Mary Jane Copps said she spotted the rise of "phone phobia" 16 years ago and set up a consultancy called The Phone Lady to help companies improve their staff members' phone skills.

"Gen Z have never had the skills given to them," she told Insider. "In my generation, the phone was on the wall in everyone's house, and we were taught to answer it and make calls at a young age.

"Now we have several generations that were never taught anything about talking on the phone, and people have removed phones from their homes."

Alison Papadakis, the director of clinical psychological studies at Johns Hopkins University, told Insider that phone phobia was more common in younger generations.

"Gen Z and millennials have a lot less experience talking on the phone because texting and instant messaging have been the primary communication mode for their generation," she said. "Since they have a lot less experience talking on the phone, they have less comfort with it. That sets up people who are vulnerable to social anxiety to have anxiety in that situation."

Copps charges $480 an hour for one-on-one coaching and $365 for 30-minute webinars as part of a seven-part program. For corporate workshops, the daily rate is $3,500. Insider verified these figures using redacted invoices supplied by Copps.

Many of Copps' clients are in the financial sector or startups. Her first step is working out why someone's anxious about phone calls.

"A common fear is what if someone asks me a question and I don't know the answer," she said. "I often say, 'For the next three days, I don't want you to text anyone,' and tell them to call their friends and family.

"If they're not even used to talking on the phone to their mother, then the process is so scary. So I can't say I'm going to make them call prospective clients, as they would just fall apart — we start with their family or someone they know."

Improvising on a call can be scary, so her approach involves using role-play. "If people aren't ready to answer the phone, I set up a time where I randomly call them throughout the day and have practice conversations," Copps said.

"You can't build a relationship by email because it's not back and forth and you're not hearing each other's tone of voice," she said, adding that phone calls are "crucial in order to express interest and enthusiasm."

 

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16 hours ago, RollLeft said:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/employee-arrested-and-charged-with-stealing-over-302-000-after-authorities-say-he-was-inspired-by-the-movie-office-space/ar-AA15Yf8t?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=1ff74f6362d4427cb461511881cd506b

which one of you is this?

It amazes me that people are dumb enough to think they can get away with embezzling.   My company will spend $5k in indirect costs trying to recoup $500.  You might get away with stealing for a few months but…. 

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23 hours ago, Judge Roybeanbag said:

It amazes me that people are dumb enough to think they can get away with embezzling.   My company will spend $5k in indirect costs trying to recoup $500.  You might get away with stealing for a few months but…. 

It’s gotta be worth at least 9 figures to make it worth the risk. 

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I read a bio of LBJ a long time ago. I seem to remember that when he was growing up, he and his siblings would “take a nip” from their mom every once in a while well into their pre-teens. Couldn’t verify that in a few quick googles though. 

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Man Arrested After Driving Porsche From Texas to Kentucky, Allegedly Using a Propane Torch and Bolt Cutters to Break Into Maker’s Mark Distillery

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/man-arrested-after-driving-porsche-from-texas-to-kentucky-allegedly-using-a-propane-torch-and-bolt-cutters-to-break-into-maker-s-mark-distillery/ar-AA16MojM?cvid=77220dbbedd34a288c6da486437f43f3

 

On the morning of Jan. 18, Christian P. Douglas of Mesquite, Texas, was arrested at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, after trying to break into the property.

Douglas, 29, drove his Porsche all the way from Texas to Loretto, according to the Lebanon Enterprise.

According to Apple Maps, the fastest route from Mesquite to Loretto is about 807 miles, or about an 11.5-hour drive.

At 10:05 a.m., Marion County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report from the distillery security team of a trespasser on the property.

Deputies found that Douglas had cut a lock, attempted to cut a second and used a propane torch to burn a warehouse door. Deputies found a bag containing bolt cutters, propane torches, a sledgehammer, other tools and about $9,000 in cash.

Douglas was arrested and charged with third-degree attempted burglary, third-degree attempted arson, possession of burglary tools and third-degree criminal trespassing. He was held in the Marion County Detention Center until his family posted bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 a.m. Jan. 30 in Marion District Court.

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On July 9, 2021, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the distillery that a customer “complained of being poisoned and talking out of his head,” according to the Lebanon Enterprise. That customer was Douglas. At the time, Marion County EMS transported him to a hospital for medical treatment due to unstable vital signs.
 

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Man Arrested After Driving Porsche From Texas to Kentucky, Allegedly Using a Propane Torch and Bolt Cutters to Break Into Maker’s Mark Distillery
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/man-arrested-after-driving-porsche-from-texas-to-kentucky-allegedly-using-a-propane-torch-and-bolt-cutters-to-break-into-maker-s-mark-distillery/ar-AA16MojM?cvid=77220dbbedd34a288c6da486437f43f3
 
On the morning of Jan. 18, Christian P. Douglas of Mesquite, Texas, was arrested at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, after trying to break into the property.
Douglas, 29, drove his Porsche all the way from Texas to Loretto, according to the Lebanon Enterprise.
According to Apple Maps, the fastest route from Mesquite to Loretto is about 807 miles, or about an 11.5-hour drive.
At 10:05 a.m., Marion County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report from the distillery security team of a trespasser on the property.
Deputies found that Douglas had cut a lock, attempted to cut a second and used a propane torch to burn a warehouse door. Deputies found a bag containing bolt cutters, propane torches, a sledgehammer, other tools and about $9,000 in cash.
Douglas was arrested and charged with third-degree attempted burglary, third-degree attempted arson, possession of burglary tools and third-degree criminal trespassing. He was held in the Marion County Detention Center until his family posted bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 a.m. Jan. 30 in Marion District Court.
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On July 9, 2021, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the distillery that a customer “complained of being poisoned and talking out of his head,” according to the Lebanon Enterprise. That customer was Douglas. At the time, Marion County EMS transported him to a hospital for medical treatment due to unstable vital signs.
 

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Man Arrested After Driving Porsche From Texas to Kentucky, Allegedly Using a Propane Torch and Bolt Cutters to Break Into Maker’s Mark Distillery
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/man-arrested-after-driving-porsche-from-texas-to-kentucky-allegedly-using-a-propane-torch-and-bolt-cutters-to-break-into-maker-s-mark-distillery/ar-AA16MojM?cvid=77220dbbedd34a288c6da486437f43f3
 
On the morning of Jan. 18, Christian P. Douglas of Mesquite, Texas, was arrested at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, after trying to break into the property.
Douglas, 29, drove his Porsche all the way from Texas to Loretto, according to the Lebanon Enterprise.
According to Apple Maps, the fastest route from Mesquite to Loretto is about 807 miles, or about an 11.5-hour drive.
At 10:05 a.m., Marion County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report from the distillery security team of a trespasser on the property.
Deputies found that Douglas had cut a lock, attempted to cut a second and used a propane torch to burn a warehouse door. Deputies found a bag containing bolt cutters, propane torches, a sledgehammer, other tools and about $9,000 in cash.
Douglas was arrested and charged with third-degree attempted burglary, third-degree attempted arson, possession of burglary tools and third-degree criminal trespassing. He was held in the Marion County Detention Center until his family posted bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 a.m. Jan. 30 in Marion District Court.
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On July 9, 2021, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the distillery that a customer “complained of being poisoned and talking out of his head,” according to the Lebanon Enterprise. That customer was Douglas. At the time, Marion County EMS transported him to a hospital for medical treatment due to unstable vital signs.
 

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