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Validation of the MAAPE Score for Predicting Clinical Outcomes in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treated With Selective Internal Radiation Therapy
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data Availability Statement The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to institutional ethics and privacy restrictions. References 1, , , et al., “Radioembolization With Use of Yttrium-90 Resin Microspheres in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Portal Vein Thrombosis,” Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 21, no.
5 Content Trends Every Marketplace Should Watch in 2027
For most of the last decade, marketplaces measured third-party content by volume: listings, photos, and the time it took sellers to go live. That approach made sense when the biggest risk was a thin catalog. In 2027, the problem is now too much content rather than too little. More retailers are adopting partner and marketplace models. Sellers and creators send video as readily as photos, and generative AI makes polished visuals easy to produce.
AI Content Authenticity: What to Do When Your Sellers’ Photos Might Not Be Real
A new listing comes in from a seller. The product photo is clean, well-lit, and compelling. Is it a real photo of the item? A real photo retouched with generative fill? Or an image no camera ever took? For many marketplace teams, the honest answer is that nobody knows, and they find out after the listing goes live. A buyer complains, a return comes back marked “not as pictured,” or another seller reports that their photo was lifted.
La Sportiva Prodigio 2 vs Prodigio Pro vs Prodigio Max
La Sportiva Prodigio 2 vs Prodigio Pro vs Prodigio Max – Which Trail Running Shoe Is Right for You? The La Sportiva Prodigio range offers three distinct trail running shoes designed for different types of runners and terrain. In this video review, we compare the La Sportiva Prodigio 2, Prodigio Pro and Prodigio Max, looking at how they differ in cushioning, responsiveness, fit, grip, weight and overall trail performance.
4 Ways to Get New Sellers Listing Faster and Grow Your Marketplace
Marketplace growth is usually framed as a demand problem or a headcount problem. But a constraint often overlooked comes earlier: the time between a seller signing up and their first listing going live, correctly categorized and in front of buyers. Every day in that gap is lost revenue, a thinner catalog, and a seller losing interest, or listing with a competitor first. Yet time to first listing rarely makes the growth dashboard.
How to Publish Third-Party Visual Content Faster Without Sacrificing Quality
Every content ops team has heard some version of the same directive: publish more, faster, at the same level of quality. For teams managing third-party visual content like seller photos, partner videos, or user-submitted images, that directive usually turns into a tradeoff: Move fast, and off-brand or noncompliant content slips through. Slow down to review everything by hand, and publishing queues back up while sellers and partners wait. This is a false choice.
The DNF I never wanted – And why I don’t regret it
A DNF doesn’t mean failure. Following an ankle injury during the MCC in Chamonix, an experienced trail runner and coach reflects on when to stop a race, how to make better decisions under pressure, and why listening to your body matters more than reaching the finish line. I’ve been a running coach for a number of years now, and even before that I was always the person encouraging friends in their running adventures.
5 Challenges of Using Third-Party Images and Videos in Your Marketplace (and How to Solve Them)
If you’re a business that relies on third-party visual content, the same seller photos and partner videos that fuel your growth can also be your biggest bottleneck and risk. Submitted from dozens or hundreds of different sources, these visual assets arrive at varying levels of quality and consistency, without any reliable way to tell what’s real or ready to publish.
La Sportiva Prodigio 2: A Versatile All-Rounder?
Is the La Sportiva Prodigio 2 the best all-round trail shoe in La Sportiva’s range? After 250km in the Chilterns and Alps, we put it to the test to find out where it really sits alongside the Pro and Max… I’ve been testing the La Sportiva Prodigio 2s since May, both in the Chilterns and in the Alps, covering around 250km across everything from dry summer trails to technical alpine terrain. But the biggest question is this: why are you going to want this shoe?
What to Pack When Racing in the Alps
Discover the essential trail running kit for racing in Chamonix and the Alps, including shoes, waterproofs, nutrition, running poles and drop bag tips to help you stay safe, prepared and perform at your best. If you’re heading to Chamonix for a race, packing the right kit can make the difference between a finish and a DNF. The Alps are stunning, but they’re also unpredictable.
Introducing Image to Video: Transform Your Image Library Into a Video Engine
Visual teams already know that video performs. But for most marketing and e-commerce teams, producing enough of it is slow, expensive, and endlessly complex. Today, Cloudinary is changing that with Image to Video, a new capability that automatically generates high-quality videos from the images you already manage in Cloudinary, so that every product shot or campaign asset can become video in seconds.
Computer Science > Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
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The New MediaFlows for Video: Deliver Accessible, Discoverable, Localized Video at Scale
Today, we’re expanding MediaFlows with new AI-powered capabilities that automate the time-consuming parts of the video publishing workflow: generating and translating subtitles, enriching metadata,and adding chapter markers for easy navigation. Now, teams can publish faster while making all of their videos localized and accessible by default — expanding reach, improving discoverability, and eliminating the manual work that slows production down.
Should I focus on training in Zone 2?
You may have heard of the 80-20 rule, that 80% of your time spent running should be easy and the rest in harder zones. Here we unpack whether that really is relevant for everyone and put Zone 2 heart rate training into its proper context. These days, runners are flooded with data that, not long ago, was only available in a lab. I started out with a basic Ironman watch that showed little more than elapsed time. Then came a bulky first edition Garmin that added distance and pace.
Asics Trabuco Max 5 review: “Sturdy, robust – but really not for technical trails”
The latest offering from Asics is a a sturdy, reliable, robust, cushioned shoe that will give you confidence on spring and autumn trails. from Asics The ASICS Trabuco Max 5 has just landed on the trail running scene, superseding the ever so slightly weightier Trabuco Max 4. It’s targeting trail runners who want a highly cushioned shoe on rocky and technical trails, encompassing water-resistant uppers and with any distance in mind. We’re always up for testing well cushioned trail running shoes.
TempoNet: Slack-Quantized Transformer-Guided Reinforcement Scheduler for Adaptive Deadline-Centric Real-Time Dispatchs
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Agentic commerce will reward the fastest learners, not the biggest retailers
It’s taken over 20 years for e-commerce to get to 16% of global retail sales. If we draw a parallel, agentic commerce will be much faster. I predict we’ll get to 10% in three to five years. The mass consumer adoption of AI technologies, whether that’s OpenAI’s ChatGPT with 800 million weekly active users or Google AI with 1.5 billion monthly active users, means there’s a huge, scaled audience already for agentic commerce.
Agentic commerce will reward the fastest learners, not the biggest retailers
It’s taken over 20 years for e-commerce to get to 16% of global retail sales. If we draw a parallel, agentic commerce will be much faster. I predict we’ll get to 10% in three to five years. The mass consumer adoption of AI technologies, whether that’s OpenAI’s ChatGPT with 800 million weekly active users or Google AI with 1.5 billion monthly active users, means there’s a huge, scaled audience already for agentic commerce.
When should I start training for a marathon?
Whether you’ve secured a place in the London Marathon or setting yourself a fresh challenge for the new year, our quick questionnaire will tell you when to start training along with practical tips. In this article we unpack when you should start training for a marathon by asking you a few key questions. Maybe you’ve just signed up for a marathon or you have run marathons before, you can check to see how ready you are.
How to start running in the new year
The new year is the perfect moment to set fresh goals. We’re here to share practical tips to help you start running—and keep going. If you are reading this then you are hopefully considering running either for the first time, or for the first time in a while (welcome back!). We want to encourage you as much as possible in this journey, whether it be a casual interest or something that goes onto shape your lifestyle. Before you step out the door, it’s good to reflect on why you want to run.
More Trail runs near London
There are some great trail runs near the centre of London. Here we give you some ideas to escape the urban, and find the trails. Here are our must visit areas for trail runners based in London. In a follow-up to our Trail Runs Near London, we wanted to add some more ideas, particularly if you don’t want to go too far from the city centre, in fact we have come up with five green spaces where you don’t have to go outside the M25.
Mindful running in winter
Running is a powerful tool to heal your mind and reduce stress levels. Here we look at how to use running to improve your mental health during the winter months which often come with heightened levels of stress. The winter months offer a double whammy of more stress and less time to deal with it.
How to stay safe on the trails
Staying safe on the trails is a primary concern for many runners, particularly during the winter. In this article we look at things you can do to feel safer when running and enjoy getting out on the trails more often. Trail running is such a great way to explore the outdoors. It is in many ways the ultimate form of running as it boosts not only physical health, but also mental health in more ways than road running can.
Training when you are short on time
Short for time? Here we unpack what training run you should focus on if you only have time for one run this week! As a coach this is often a question I get frequently asked, and as a runner something I also find challenging. What part of my training plan can I drop? Which part should I do when I don’t have much time? Or better put, where is the bang for buck in my training plan? Let’s set the context first. If you want results, then you must be prepared to put in the work.
Your Story's Hidden Compass
The Alluring Mystery of Three Acts Picture this: You sit down to draft a screenplay. Ideas whirl in your mind, characters dance onto the page, but something feels missing. This something is the silent hand that guides storytellers through the stormy seas of narrative craft, the three-act structure. It’s not a cage; it’s your story’s compass, steering you towards an engaging tale. Let's begin, grab a coffee first, of course. Imagine the opening scenes of Star Wars.
Ultimate guide to supporting and crewing
Welcome to the ultimate guide to crewing and supporting a runner through an event. Here we provide you with top tips to help you best look after them and yourself. Your runner has enough to deal with in the lead up to a big race so don’t add to the stress! Most information is available publicly for support crews without bothering the runner. Take this stress away from them.
Pensions Weekly Update - 6 August 2025
Here is our weekly summary of key legal and regulatory developments relevant to occupational pension schemes that you might have missed, with links for further information. • The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) has published its corporate strategy 2025-2028 and corporate plan 2025-2026, setting out its vision for the organisation as it tackles unprecedented demand for its services. TPO’s plans include reviewing and improving its application process to lessen the chances of invalid applications.
Pensions Weekly Update - 30 July 2025
Here is our weekly summary of key legal and regulatory developments relevant to occupational pension schemes that you might have missed, with links for further information. • In a recent blog post, Julian Lyne, interim executive director of market oversight at The Pensions Regulator (TPR) explains how accurate, digitalised member data is key to the success of dashboards.
Fretless PC Review
Fretless PC Review Simon James Gameplay Graphics Sound Value Summary: A deck building, pixel art, turn based RPG, where Guitar Hero meets Pokémon that absolutely shreds. Overview At its core, Fretless is a turn-based RPG with a musical twist that sets it apart from the other games in the genre. Imagine Pokémon’s top down RPG battles blended with Guitar Hero’s quick-time note-hitting and the strategic deck building mechanics of games like Slay the Spire.
Hitman World of Assassination Switch 2 Review
Hitman World of Assassination Switch 2 Review Simon James Score Summary: An Impressive looking port with disappointing performance on the Switch 2 and an always online requirement, which takes away from what otherwise would have been a must recommend. From the moment you start playing Hitman World of Assassination, it’s clear that this is a graphically and visually impressive port of the recent IO Hitman trilogy.
Big League Genetics Licenses 3R Biotech’s Clean Cannabis Tissue Culture Platform
Big League Genetics Licenses 3R Biotech’s Clean Cannabis Tissue Culture Platform Big League Genetics partners with 3R Biotech to eliminate disease risk and scale clean cannabis genetics through a licensed tissue culture platform.
Warum KI-Agenten die neuen Architekten der Customer Journey sind
KI-Agenten können Nachhaltigkeitsveranwortlichen bei den verschiedensten Aufgaben unter die Arme greifen. Mit dem Siegeszug der KI kommen auch vermehrt KI-Agenten zum Einsatz, die eigenständig Aufgaben erledigen. Was bedeutet das für den Auftritt von Marken im Internet? Simon James, Managing Director, Data & AI beim Beratungshaus Publicis Sapient, erklärt in seinem Gastbeitrag, was Marken tun müssen, um in der KI-Welt erfolgreich zu sein.
3R Biotech and Northern Leaf Partner to Deliver Onsite Tissue Culture, Pathogen Testing, and HLVd Mitigation in Europe
3R Biotech and Northern Leaf Partner to Deliver Onsite Tissue Culture, Pathogen Testing, and HLVd Mitigation in Europe 3R Biotech and Northern Leaf collaborate to establish Tissue Culture and HLVd Testing Lab to service Europe's growing pharmaceutical cannabis market. Partnering with 3R Biotech brings world-class technology into our facility, enhancing control over plant health and genetic integrity.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL BOSS TAKES CHARGE OF OFSTED
His trust oversees nearly 40 primary and secondary schools, including several Islamic institutions, a Christian school, and grammar schools, many of which are rated outstanding by Ofsted. Sir Hamid has served on the Ofsted board since 2019 and has led Star Academies since its formation in 2010. Before that, he was the headteacher of Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School in Blackburn.
What is Jeffing? The run-walk method explained
Here's everything you need to know about Jeff Galloway's revolutionary run-walk method If you’ve ever overheard runners talking about ‘Jeffing’, you might have found yourself wondering: what the Jeff are they on about? No, it’s not some obscure slang or a niche running club initiation — Jeffing is a popular and effective run-walk technique that helps runners of all levels improve endurance, reduce fatigue, and even finish races faster. Struggling to achieve a great half marathon time?
What are training and HR zones?
Our resident stat nerd (or as he calls himself "professional running coach") Simon James breaks down the maths, meaning, and uses of HR zone training Running stats — love them or hate them — as a runner, you will be constantly inundated. Finish a run, and you’ll get every data set imaginable, data that even ten years ago would have only been obtainable in a laboratory. Amongst all that data are your heart rate (HR) zones and training zones. But what are they, and what do they really mean?
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Why Cash is Here to Stay in 2025
By Simon James, CEO, PayComplete If you’ve been following the march of technological progress in payments, you might think the death knell for cash has already sounded; and that sound is like a double beep as another item is paid via your mobile phone. From the rise of digital wallets to contactless payments, cash has long been predicted to fade into obsolescence. Surely, it’s 2025, cash is no more? Think again. In fact, cash is thriving.
Man City CONFIRM £50.2m signing of Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez as struggling champions take January spending to £180m
LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! Ollie Watkins to Arsenal? It’s terrible planning from Arsenal… it’s all a bit late and panicked from the Gunners! By SIMON JAMES Manchester City took their January spending to £180million after striking a deal worth £50.2m for Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez. The Premier League champions have spent more in this window than all other previous winter transfer markets combined under Pep Guardiola as they strive to get their season back on track.
Cronies, cliques and lovers: queer friendship as anti-institutional practice in UK live art festivals
Holton, S. J. and Patey-Ferguson, P. (2025) Cronies, cliques and lovers: queer friendship as anti-institutional practice in UK live art festivals. Contemporary Theatre Review, 34(3), pp. 290-311. (doi: 10.1080/10486801.2024.2388025) Text 342751.pdf - Published Version Available under License Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives. 587kB Abstract In this article, we interrogate the impact of queer friendship on the organisational landscape of the UK Live Art sector.
Top Tips: How to tackle a mountain race in the face of extreme weather
Run The Wild founder and mountain running expert Simon James takes us through the trials and tribulations of mountain races with rough conditions For anyone that has been running in the Alps this year, you will know what a crazy year of extreme weather it has been! We saw vast amounts of snow up high towards the end of spring, followed by torrential rain and flooding in June.
The future of cash and what it means for retailers - Retail Voices
Given all the noise often made around electronic payments, it can be easy to overlook cash. Despite what electronic payment providers would have you believe, cash is not just alive and kicking in 2024, it's thriving, remaining a prominent and trusted way to pay for many businesses and consumers. Cash is Going Nowhere Increasingly, governments and regulatory bodies are reacting to the important role cash plays.
BEUK Meetup Breakdown #12
“Bitcoin is the train that is coming. You can either be on the train or on the tracks. —Andreas M. Antonopoulos Thanks for reading The Meetup Breakdown! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Welcome aboard, folks! Please take your seats as we embark on our tour of the UK Bitcoin scene. 🚂 This scenic journey will take us through nine meetups, from Glasgow all the way down to Penzance.
Top Tips: 6 ways to economise your running for more efficient training sessions
Run smarter, not harder Unlike road running, which we wouldn't exactly call varied, trail running training requires constantly adjusting and minding your form in order to run with efficiency and economy. Just slapping away at a tough trail is the fastest way to drain your batteries and end up burnt out with a half-finished run shamefully logged onto the private section of Strava.
Conor Gallagher flying to Madrid TODAY to complete £33.7m move to Atletico after a breakthrough in talks
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Conor Gallagher flying to Madrid TODAY to complete £33.7m move to Atletico after a breakthrough in talks - with the Chelsea midfielder set to sign a five-year deal with the LaLiga giants | Express Digest
Chelsea accepted a £33.7m bid for their academy graduate earlier this week Gallagher’s Stamford Bridge deal was set to expire at the end of upcoming term The 24-year-old captained side on several occasions under ex-boss Pochettino By Simon James Chelsea Conor Gallagher will travel to Madrid on Monday with the intention of signing a five year contract for Atletico following a breakthrough in talks.
How to use running poles – and which ones to buy - Women's Running
If you haven’t yet seen the footage of Jasmin Paris becoming the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons, then go and watch it; you’re bound to be inspired by her grit and determination. As she battles to the finish with seconds to spare before the cut-off time, you’ll spot in her hands one of the secrets to her success – running poles. If you want to be more Jasmin and excel in hilly ultras, then it is worth learning how to use this simple piece of equipment to full effect.
Lib Dems are right to put arts education at the heart of their plans for culture
By Simon John James, Professor in the Department of English Studies, Durham University With the cost of living, taxation and, in the last few days, D-day commemoration, commanding the lion’s share of campaign attention, little has yet been paid to the parties’ plans for the arts and cultural sector this general election. Pleasingly, however, the Liberal Democrat (Lib Dems) manifesto (the first to launch) devotes one of its 22 sections to “culture, media and sport”.
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