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Treasure Voyage Video Slots Review
Treasure Voyage is a 5-reel and 100-payline video slot game that was developed by Konami Gaming. The layout of the game is 4-5-5-5-4, which is a new type of slot format based on interconnecting hexagonal-shaped reel symbols. This type of layout is similar to video slots that are found in land-based casinos and allows for more pay lines than the traditional slot layout. This is the standard layout for the majority of Konami Gaming’s video slot games.
Expedition on the Sea
Treasure Voyage is a nautical themed video slot game that is based on the British maritime history entitled Treasure Voyage. At first glance, it looks like the game will be about pirates, but the only human in the entire game is the Captain. The symbols of the game include Killer Whales, Parrots, Tropical Fish, a Ship, a Treasure Chest, and the standard playing card symbols which include Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, and 9. The wild symbol is the solemn looking Captain of the ship and the scatter is the Compass.
Rich with Features
Treasure Voyage is a very interactive game that has a ton of great features from the wild feature, Action Stacked Symbols feature, scatters, and the nudging free spins bonus round. The Captain, which is the wild symbol, is capable of substituting for any of the other symbols (besides the scatter symbol) to create winning combinations. The Action Stacked Symbols is a signature feature by Konami Gaming. This feature works by replacing a number of adjacent positions at random on every reel with one of the normal symbols. The only symbol that is not included is the wild symbol.
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The free spins round in Treasure Voyage are much different from the typical free spins in other games. In order to trigger this free spins round there must be 3 Compass symbols that then act as a scatter. When the free spins round triggers, the player will be awarded 12 free spins. At anytime on the reels, the Captain wild symbol can appear and nudge the other symbols further down the reel. This creates the potential for the players to trigger an all wild reel. This free spins bonus round is capable of being retriggered.
Diverse Bet Limits
The low betting limits of this game range from 0.01 to 1.00 per line. The total bet for a spin can range between 1.00 and 100.00, so many online slot players will find this to be a comfortable slot to play for real money.
Konami Gaming released Treasure Voyage at the same time as Ancient Dragon, which is a Far East-themed game but similar in layout. Another similar game by Konami is the African Diamond slot, which also has the Action Stacked Symbols feature. Anyone who is a fan of Pirates of the Caribbean or the Treasure Island slot will absolutely love this video slot take on life at sea. This is a very lucrative game and can provide winnings on up to a hundred win lines.
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Center for Animal Transgenesis & Germ Cell Research
Scientists at the School of Veterinary Medicine performed pioneering studies in the development of transgenic techniques and were responsible for production of the first transgenic mouse (Ralph Brinster, VMD, PhD) and farm animals.
Capitalizing on years of foundation research, the Center for Animal Transgenesis and Germ Cell Research was established in 1998. The primary mission was to undertake innovative research on stem cell biology, germ cell development, and animal transgenesis.
Techniques have been developed to enable the modification of individual genes in animals and plants and thereby precisely alter inherited traits. These genetically altered animals and plants are called transgenic and are of enormous value in medicine and agriculture.
An improved understanding of the basic processes governing germ cell and embryo development and of the biology of gametes (sperm and oocytes) and embryonic stem cells will enable us to improve reproductive efficiency, generate animal models of human and animal disease, and help provide the knowledge base for regenerative medicine, as well as toward the treatment of infertility.
The Center provides a platform for intellectual interactions to facilitate research in reproductive biology across the school and the campus.
Current studies at the Center for Animal Transgenesis & Germ Cell Research are focused on exploring the biology of germline stem cells, as well as male and female gametes:
- Study of genetic diseases in domestic animals.
- Study and manipulation of male germ line stem cells has implications for control of fertility, large animal transgenesis, and genetic preservation.
- Analysis of the molecular mechanisms involved in chromatin dynamics, homologous recombination, and chromosome segregation during meiosis will elucidate causes for infertility and birth defects as a result of aneuploidy.
- Elucidation of epigenetic control of transposable elements in the germline and across generations.
- Investigation and development of optimum cell culture media used for germ cell lines both in the laboratory and for use on the farm as assisted reproductive technologies.
- Study of molecular mechanisms of mammalian sperm motility and testicular degeneration has implications for treatment of infertility.
- In vitro derivation of gametes.
- Capacitation of stallion sperm and IVF.
The Transgenic Mouse Core at the Center (Technical director, N. Adrian Leu; Faculty oversight: P. Jeremy Wang, MD, PhD, and Andrew Modzelewski, PhD) provides an array of embryological services for the generation and preservation of genetically engineered transgenic and gene knockout mice. The Transgenic Mouse Core is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and is supported by fully trained personnel. It is located in a barrier, pathogen-free small animal facility supervised by trained veterinarians.
Penn Vet and Penn Medicine Researchers Receive Nearly $6 Million in Renewed NIH Funding to Study Epigenetics of Reproduction in Animals and Humans
A multidisciplinary group of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and the University’s Perelman School of Medicine (Perelman) have received $5.95 million in renewed…
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Workshop Open Day Oamaru Steam and Rail
Wednesday 16 November, 10am-2:30pm, Steam and Rail Workshop behind Steampunk HQ
Explore the inner workings of the Ōamaru Steam and Rail workshop. See how things are made and maintained to keep these historic engines running around the harbour.
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Almost time for serious seed planting
Published 12:01 pm Monday, May 7, 2018
Reckon how many seeds folks will sow over the next couple of weeks? Note: I didn’t ask per garden, yard, acre, county, state or per anywhere. But assuming the “Easter cool snap” just passed and the rain is about to let up, it’s almost time for serious spring planting.
Wheat and mustard greens had their planting turn. We are close to opening the seed sacks and packets of everything from butterbeans to cotton to centipede grass to zinnias.
Seeds don’t need much to spout. They don’t need soil. They don’t need sunlight. They don’t need fertilizer. Seeds only need water and the right temperature to germinate, aka sprout. Well, oxygen is also needed for seed sprouting but oxygen is almost everywhere all the time, the exceptions being when seeds are planted way too deep or in a waterlogged spot.
I’m referring to the seeds of the common plants we grow in this area.
There are exceptions to everything, of course. Seeds in some exotic or harsher environment than ours might need more than water and temperature to sprout.
For example, there are plant species in very tall, shaded forests whose seeds will only germinate where a rare spot of light hits the ground because some light will be necessary for new seedlings to live. Plants are not really so smart to figure things like that out. Eons of natural genetic selection did it.
The reason seeds don’t need soil or fertilizer to sprout is because there is food aplenty within a seed to feed the plant developing within.
We like to keep it simple and say a viable seed contains three parts; root, shoot and a leaf or leaves. But most of the space in a seed is taken up by protein, carbs, enzymes and other chemical compounds with the sole purpose of getting the embryonic plant up and going.
Once the plant emerges into the real world, it becomes responsible for pulling nutrients through its roots up the stem to leaves for processing into growth components.
Likewise, sunlight is not needed as long as a plant has not come up; it’s supposed to be dark down there. But photosynthesis kicks in soon after emergence and light becomes absolutely necessary throughout the growing season.
Our job as gardeners or farmers is to give seeds their best chance of sprouting quickly and strongly by working within those needs of temperature and moisture. Waiting an extra week or even two for either one to get right will usually mean a healthier start.
We shouldn’t get locked in to a calendar day or week every year. Go with the flow. Plant when sprouting conditions get right.
We tamp down the row after putting seed in the shallow trench we dug is for one reason; to press and hold moisture around the seed.
Large modern planters that sow cotton and soybean seeds have press wheels doing the same thing on top of each row for the same reason. And so did the mule-drawn ones.
Terry Rector is spokesman for the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Luxury Villa Jelsa is a magnificent property located in the northern part of Hvar Island, within the UNESCO-protected plain of Stari Grad, a historic Roman field. Nestled between the enchanting bays of Basina and Blue Dolac, this exquisite villa offers a unique oasis of peace and seclusion. Just 800 meters from the sea and 4 km from the charming towns of Jelsa and Stari Grad, Villa Jelsa is the perfect destination for a serene and luxurious vacation in Croatia.
This beautiful villa comprises a central house extending over three floors: the basement, ground floor, and top floor. In addition to the main house, there are three interconnected smaller houses, offering ample space and privacy for all guests. The property boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms, one additional toilet, a swimming pool, a wine cellar, and a spacious, beautifully landscaped garden. It provides luxurious accommodation for 10 to 14 guests, making it ideal for large families or groups of friends.
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Mark 2 showcases Jesus‘ early ministry, highlighting His teachings, healing miracles, and interactions that challenge both societal norms and the established religious practices of His time. This chapter is essential in illustrating Jesus‘ authority over physical and spiritual matters, and His open invitation to sinners, emphasizing the inclusivity of His message.
Healing the Paralyzed Man
Miraculous Healing and Forgiveness
The chapter opens with the healing of a paralyzed man, brought to Jesus by friends who dramatically lower him through a roof due to the crowded conditions around Jesus (Mark 2:1-4). Jesus first forgives the man’s sins, proclaiming His authority to forgive, which the religious leaders immediately criticize as blasphemy, asserting that only God can forgive sins (Mark 2:5-7).
Demonstrating Divine Authority
Jesus responds to the skepticism of the scribes by healing the paralytic, demonstrating His authority to forgive sins through His power to heal physically (Mark 2:10-12). This miracle not only confirms His divine authority but also visibly illustrates that the forgiveness of sins and physical healing are intertwined in His ministry.
The Calling of Levi
Embracing the Outcasts
Jesus continues to defy social expectations by calling Levi, a tax collector, to follow Him (Mark 2:13-14). Tax collectors were despised as corrupt collaborators with the Roman authorities, yet Jesus chooses Levi, signaling that His ministry reaches out to all, regardless of their societal status.
Dining with Sinners
At a meal in Levi‘s house, Jesus dines with many tax collectors and sinners, prompting the Pharisees to question His actions (Mark 2:15-17). Jesus explains that His mission is not to call the righteous but sinners, emphasizing His role as a healer and redeemer for those most in need of spiritual recovery.
Debates Over Fasting and the Sabbath
A New Approach to Fasting
The Pharisees and John the Baptist’s disciples question why Jesus’ disciples do not fast like others do (Mark 2:18-20). Jesus uses the metaphor of the bridegroom to explain that His disciples’ time with Him is a time for celebration, not mourning, indicating a new era in religious practice with His arrival.
Lord of the Sabbath
Jesus addresses the purpose of the Sabbath through two incidents. First, He defends His disciples’ actions of plucking grain on the Sabbath by referring to David’s actions when in need (Mark 2:23-26). He teaches that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath, emphasizing the priority of human need over ritual compliance (Mark 2:27).
Healing on the Sabbath
Further, Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath in the synagogue (Mark 2:28). When questioned if it is lawful to heal on the Sabbath, He challenges the Pharisees with the morality of doing good versus doing harm on the Sabbath, showcasing their lack of mercy and understanding of God’s laws (Mark 2:3-4).
Conclusion: Significance and Relevance
Connection to Jesus Christ
Mark 2 illustrates Jesus as the Messiah who came to redefine religious understanding and fulfill God’s law through love and mercy. His actions and words affirm His divinity and authority, setting the foundation for His sacrificial role in salvation.
God’s Love for the World
This chapter vividly demonstrates God’s love through Jesus’ interactions with sinners and outcasts, His healing of the sick, and His teachings that prioritize mercy over ritual, highlighting a God who is deeply personal and compassionate.
Mark 2 remains profoundly relevant today as it challenges believers to reflect on their understanding of religious practices, encouraging them to live out a faith that prioritizes love, mercy, and inclusivity. It calls for a personal response to Jesus’ open invitation to follow Him, irrespective of past sins or societal status, and to practice a faith that actively seeks and celebrates God’s grace in everyday life.
This summary of Mark 2 offers a deep understanding of its theological significance and practical applications, urging believers to embrace and live out the transformative power of the gospel in their lives.
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Ferocious winds and downpouring rain covers the state of California.
Atmospheric rivers are long bands of water vapor that can stretch for thousands of miles and transport vast amounts of moisture from the tropics to other parts of the world. Recently, California has been experiencing the impacts of one such event, causing widespread flooding and landslides throughout the state.
As someone living on the West Coast, you may be wondering what exactly is happening and why it's causing so much damage.
Atmospheric rivers form when a strong area of low pressure, also known as a "storm system," draws in moist air from the ocean. As the air is lifted over the coast, it cools, and the water vapor condenses into clouds and precipitation. When an atmospheric river is powerful, it can bring with it an excessive amount of rain and snow, leading to potentially dangerous conditions such as flash flooding, landslides, and debris flows.
The current atmospheric river affecting California is particularly severe because of its duration and intensity. It has been dumping large amounts of rain and snow over the state for several days, causing rivers and creeks to overflow their banks and causing landslides in some areas. In some communities, this has led to road closures, power outages, and evacuations.
It's essential to take the threat of flooding and landslides seriously. Here are a few tips on how to stay safe during this weather event:
Pay attention to weather forecasts and alerts from local authorities. If you are told to evacuate, do so immediately.
Be aware of the potential for flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas. Never drive through a flooded road, as just a few inches of water can sweep a car away.
Avoid hiking or being in the mountains during heavy rain and snowfall, as there is an increased risk of avalanches and mudslides.
Does climate change cause atmospheric rivers?
Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow regions in the atmosphere that can transport large amounts of water vapor from one place to another. They are a natural part of the Earth's weather systems and have been occurring for millions of years.
Climate change can affect atmospheric rivers in a few ways. For example, the atmosphere can hold more water vapor as the Earth's surface warms up. This means that when an atmospheric river forms, it may carry more water vapor than it would have in the past, leading to heavier rainfall and more severe flooding. Additionally, global warming can change the patterns of wind and pressure in the atmosphere that influence the formation and movement of atmospheric rivers.
It's important to note that scientists are still studying how climate change affects atmospheric rivers, and the information is still uncertain. But in general, Climate change can affect atmospheric rivers, and it's important to understand and study these changes.
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It's important to remember that atmospheric rivers can cause significant damage and provide an important water source for California. This event is also a good reminder of the importance of preparedness and planning for natural disasters.
Overall, stay aware of your surroundings, listen to local authorities instructions, and know that this event will eventually pass.
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This German philosopher, born in 1788 in Dantzig, traveled a lot with his parents. His merchant father wanted to educate him with travels, like Michel de Montaigne. So he visited Holland, England, France.The Horses of Saint-Mark in... Paris
“It is in Paris, in the Tuileries Gardens (Les Tuileries were a formal Royal Residence in Paris) that on the gate, in front of the castle, there are the famous four horses which Bonaparte brought back from Venice and who always accompanied the conquerors.
But I do not think they are as extraordinary as I had imagined them”
This written note at the age of 15 years in his diary already announces critical attitude and frankness from the one who will write “The World as Will and Representation”
The Love of Schopenhauer for Teresa
After having published this book (which will not be sold before long), he leaves for Italy. In 1818, during his second journey to Venice before coming back in Germany, he has a loving adventure with Teresa.In Venice, his fear at being cuckold by... Lord Byron
Here is Arthur Schopenhauer (who does not mince his words to criticize or to make fun of his colleagues’ philosophers) confesses to his friend Von Hornstein:“Goethe had given me a letter of introduction for Byron.
I was to deliver it to him, in Venice. As I went for a walk on Lido with my beloved lady, she exclaimed, with depths of emotion:
“Ecco! il poeta inglese!” (Here! The English Poet!).
At this instant, Byron was horseriding in front of us, and my lady could not, of all day, forget his appearance.
I decided then not to hand this letter from Goethe to Byron, so much I was afraid of being cuckold.
I regret it.
Venice and Love, an Endless Story!
It is as well in Venice, that this pessimist (author of a book about the freedom of human will and on the fundament of moral philosophy) felt his love tremble when a seducer went past...Venice, city of Love, which would doubt it? Even not the pessimists!
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A World beyond dreams, where realities co-exist with your ideas. A journey reflective of our abilities which reinvent the essence of expressive spaces. Our journey so far has embraced a meaningful dialogue with both traditional & contemporary spaces that have transcended the barriers of time. A Perfect balance is achieved between suggestion and substance with our contemporary yet classic Polished and Rustic Vitrified Tiles.
VITA is the first and only brand to introduced SGS & NABL laboratory certified Bio-Nano Silver coated vitrified tiles which is effective to curb the micro organism (E-coli,Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Aspergillus Brasiliensis) within 3 hours. The tile surface has been tested and proved its effectiveness for 28 days which indicates that it is prolonged characteristics of the Bio-Nano Silver coating to maintain anti-microbial surface forever.
These tiles are highly suitable for hospital, hospitality, educational, commercial and residential applications where hygiene is the prime concerns. Vita is committed to offer innovative & qualitative products for hygienic surroundings and sustainable environment.
We have also accredited certification from GRIHA for low energy products.
VITA is the first and only brand to introduced SGS & NABL laboratory certified Bio-Nano Silver coated vitrified tiles which is effective to curb the micro organism within 3 hours.
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Hey there, tech-savvy friend! Are you tired of weak communication within your business? As with all things in today’s world, AI is changing the way people are utilizing SIP phones and making them smarter, more effective, and even easier to use. Now let me guide you to the basic functionalities that should be included in an modern SIP phone.
Key AI Features for a Smarter SIP Phone:
Intelligent Voice Assistants:
Hands-Free Operation: Be able to steer your car with your voice while you text your left hand thus making it easy to have the right hand on the steering wheel.
Personalized Assistance: Get usage based recommendations and advice of your choice from the application.
Advanced Noise Cancellation:
Crystal-Clear Audio: Advanced noise control through machine learning keeps unwanted background sounds away and provides barrier free communication.
Global Communication: Dispel all language barriers through translation services that happen instantly.
Customer Insights: Utilize sentiment analysis to predict the presence of issues with the client and enhance his or her satisfaction.
Increased Productivity: Predictive dialing technology to make the next call in the calling list for you makes it easier for you.
Smart Call Routing:
Efficient Call Handling: The advanced features of AI mean that it is possible to programme certain calls to connect to particular numbers depending on which number is calling, the time of the day or other parameters of the caller.
Why are AI-Powered SIP Phones Important to You?
Enhanced Productivity: There are various AI integrated aspects that can help you reduce work time.
Improved Customer Experience: Improve customer service with the new features such as the translation of the language being used at the time of the conversation and measurement of the feelings of the persons involved in the conversation.
Increased Security: Top-notch Artificial Intelligence introduced and implemented measures can enhance the security of business communications.
Cost-Effective: AI can enhance the use of resources and diminish organizational expenses.
If you are ready for the next best thing in business communication systems then a SIP phone with these AI features are ideal for you. So, welcome the future of communication and have the best experience of your SIP phone!
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The Porsche 981 Boxster GTS is a super good time with 326bhp and 273ft/lbs of torque of the factory. But to enhance the performance of the GTS, VR Tuned offers a performance ECU calibration that is all done remotely with the DimSport handheld device. This device allows you to store your stock and tuned file for flashing at anytime. No internet, no removing the ECU, no dealers, totally safe, and totally worth it! Tuning the 3.4L GTS will boost you up to 350 horsepower making this car that much more fun to drive. Improved horsepower, torque, throttle response are all part of the difference. Expect the car to rev out faster and pull harder to redline with the PDK transmission. Performance tuning can be done for any octane or performance parts around the world. Check out our customer Jon’s 981 Boxster GTS we did. Filled it up with 94 octane and took a rip saying, “It feels overall more aggressive; more responsive throttle and more torque“. Want to get your Porsche 981 Boxster or Cayman Tuned? View all applications here.
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Purdue Pharma accused of 'corrupting' WHO to boost global opioid sales
Key Excerpts from Article on Website of The Guardian (One of the UK's leading newspapers)
Posted: June 2nd, 2019
Purdue Pharma, the drug manufacturer that kickstarted the US opioid epidemic, corruptly influenced the World Health Organization in order to boost painkiller sales across the globe, according to a report by members of Congress. An investigation by Katherine Clark and Hal Rogers, who represent districts in Massachusetts and Kentucky hard hit by the US opioid epidemic, accuses Purdue of replicating its false marketing claims about the safety and effectiveness of opioids to change WHO prescribing guidelines in an attempt to expand foreign markets for its drugs. The web of influence we uncovered paints a picture of a public health organization that has been corrupted by the opioid industry, said Clark. The WHO appears to be lending the opioid industry its voice and credibility, and as a result, a trusted public health organization is trafficking dangerous misinformation that could lead to a global opioid epidemic. The report ... accuses Purdue of using pharma-funded organizations and specialists to influence the writing of WHO policy to encourage much wider prescribing of addictive high-strength opioids across the globe. It said that, as a result, WHO guidelines are serving as marketing materials for Purdue. [The] report alleges two WHO guidelines ... contain dangerously misleading and, in some instances, outright false claims about the safety and efficacy of prescription opioids. Alarmingly, these guidelines mirror Purdues marketing strategies to increase prescriptions and expand sales, the report found.
Note: Many doctors also profited from excessive prescribing of dangerous opioids. And according to a former DEA agent, Congress helped drug companies fuel the opioid epidemic. For more along these lines, see concise summaries of deeply revealing news articles on Big Pharma corruption from reliable major media sources.
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Wonderful service from start to finish.
Can I still attend Family Mediation sessions during lockdown?
- AuthorSam Miles
The coronavirus crisis is redefining lifestyles and the boundaries of our interactions; a situation that can challenge even the strongest bonds. For couples who are struggling in their relationship, or were in the process of divorce or Family Mediation, anxiety levels are likely to be heightened if it seems there is nowhere to turn, while personal movements are restricted and even the Family Courts are working remotely. Samantha Miles, Partner in our Family Law department, explains here that it is still possible to proceed with your Family Mediation sessions, and reviews why using this method can be more beneficial in the long term.
What is Family Mediation?
After you have made the decision to divorce or separate, it is understandable that there may be elements of your life together that you are struggling to agree on such as your finances or children arrangements, particularly during the current pandemic when tensions are heightened. Family Mediation offers you and your former partner the opportunity to discuss your position in a neutral environment with a third party who is specifically trained to assist you in reaching a compromise that you are both happy with.
This neutral environment with an independent person is the key to Family Mediation’s success. Both people feel that they are involved in the decisions being made for the future and are given the reassurance that they will be able to discuss the ideal outcome for them and not be dominated by the other person or forced to make a compromise they do not wish to reach. This control over the future is one of the many benefits of Family Mediation over going to Court, in which situation the Judge would have the ultimate decision over what happens in yours and your family’s life.
While Family Mediation is ordinarily conducted in face to face meetings, or with the two parties in separate rooms and the Mediator moving between each room, the current lockdown and social distancing restrictions mean that this is not an option. “We are however offering appointments via video conferencing, which we are finding is working well in the circumstances,” explains Sam. “Our initial feedback indicates that some people prefer this method as it removes the pressure of being in the same room with the other person, which some can find intimidating. It is crucial that initial ground rules are set at the beginning of the call, as we would in a face to face appointment, in order to allow both parties the opportunity to speak and be heard.”
Practical considerations for Family Mediation during lockdown
In proceeding with video conferencing for Family Mediation, we have been advising our clients to give considerations to the following:
- Where will your children be when you are on the call - if you are discussing their future as part of the Mediation discussions, it will be important that they are not in the vicinity to overhear the discussions.
- Ensuring you have adequate time to prepare – most parents are currently facing the challenge of juggling work, childcare and other commitments so we would recommend you find the appropriate time prior to your appointment to allocate the time required to ensure you have everything you need, particularly if you are discussing complex financial arrangements during your Mediation sessions.
- Testing your technology – having your sessions delayed due to unreliable Wi-Fi access or not having the right software on your laptop will be disruptive to the progress of your sessions, so it is important you test these facilities in advance.
Is there a delay in Court applications?
The aim of Family Mediation is to avoid proceeding to Court by reaching a resolution between the two of you. You are not able to proceed to Court without having given Family Mediation the opportunity to do this and every couple must now have a Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM), which we are also able to offer remotely. If this indicates that Mediation is unlikely to succeed or one of the exemptions applies, then you can proceed to Court. The Family Courts are still operating, offering telephone and video conferences, however there is understandably a delay as they are prioritising urgent proceedings where a member of the family is at risk.
“Many families are facing new pressures and are being called upon to make changes to their lives that none of us could have predicted a few months ago,” concludes Sam. “It is important to continue with making preparations for the future, such as Family Mediation, and not delay until lockdown eases as tensions could continue to rise which will have a lasting impact on the future success of reaching a resolution.”
If you are considering Family Mediation to reach a resolution with your former partner, you can contact Samantha Miles or a member of the Family Law team on 023 8071 7431 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, you may find the following resources useful:
- Guide to Family Mediation – the 10 facts you need to know
- How Family Mediation works and the costs
- What is Family Mediation?
- How long does Family Mediation take?
- What happens if my former partner won’t go to Mediation?
- Can I bring someone with me to Family Mediation?
- Do I need a Solicitor for Family Mediation?
- Can I skip Family Mediation and go straight to Court?
This is for information purposes only and is no substitute for, and should not be interpreted as, legal advice. All content was correct at the time of publishing and we cannot be held responsible for any changes that may invalidate this article.
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Duke Rebate Water Heater – The Broomfield Water Rebate Program encourages the efficiency of water by providing incentives like credits that you can apply to your water bill. All eligible applications will process from May 1st to May 1st of 2020. Those who apply before that date will receive rebate check. If the credits are greater than the balance on your invoice and exceed the amount of your bill, they will carry over to the following billing period. Credits will be applied to any future invoices until the credits have been reduced. Customers who have stopped service will receive a check for the balance.
Controllers for irrigation
To be eligible to receive a rebate on irrigation controllers consumers must purchase qualifying product from a participating company. Smart irrigation controllers that can automatically adjust the watering schedules according to the weather are acceptable. The rebate is valid for an amount up to $7500 of irrigation costs. To receive a rebate, buyers must complete the required documents and purchase a qualified product. The rebate is valid for one calendar year following purchase. People who make more purchases than one product could be eligible to receive multiple rebates.
To qualify for a rebate, customers have to purchase a qualifying control device and the nozzle. The rebate will cover 50% of the cost of the product that qualifies. The rebate is not able to cover the cost of installation. It is essential to keep all receipts to be eligible. Rebates are available for residential, multifamily commercial and multifamily accounts. There is a maximum at one per client. The rebate amount may vary depending on the type of irrigation system bought.
Irrigation spray sprinkler bodies
The Forest Lake Municipal Utility District offers a water rebate for residential and commercial properties. This program covers the costs of installing irrigation spray bodies and smart controllers. To be eligible for the rebate property owners must have installed these products at their property within the last two years. The rebate is valid for a maximum of $250 per qualifying home. The rebate can be applied to the costs of water sprayer bodies as well as controllers. It also can be put towards other home improvements like LED lighting.
Installing pressure-regulating irrigation sprinkler bodies is a great method to cut down on your water usage. You could receive a credit in the amount of $4.00 per sprinkler body when you install WaterSense-certified equipment. The amount of rebates varies by location and the requirements for eligibility are different for each municipality. To qualify, you must register online for the rebate program. You must have an active Water Authority account number. Complete the Online registration application within 60 days from receiving your irrigation system evaluation.
Washing machines for clothes
Its Water Reward for clothing washers is an incentive that encourages people to purchase energy efficient washing machines and conserve water. You can find a list of qualifying washers at the Energy Star website. You can also look up the water factor for your washer to determine if the washer is eligible for an energy rebate. The amount you can claim depends on the washer’s Water Factor and water efficiency. You must submit the rebate application within 60 days of the purchase of the machine.
You can get water rebates for clothes washers by purchasing new energy-efficient high-efficiency washers. They consume 37 more energy and use 50 percent less water than typical models. Clothing washers account for large proportions of energy and water consumption in homes. This rebate is a great way to cut your monthly utility bill while reducing your carbon footprint. In the past, water rebates were given to 4,600 high-efficiency washing machines. The program helped users save 49 million gallon of water.
The Water rebate for toilets program is a method of making an enormous difference in the water consumption of your home. In comparison to old-fashioned toilets, the new high-efficiency models can be able to save 55% of water. If you upgrade your toilet to a modern model, you could save as much as 11,000 gallons of water a year. The rebate can be used to buy new toilets and upgrade existing ones. You have to buy and install the toilets during the fiscal year in which the rebate program is running.
To be eligible to claim the rebate, you must buy a brand new toilet that is certified as meeting specifications of US EPA’s WaterSense guidelines. The rebate is valid only on toilets that are included among the US WaterSense list of the US EPA’s WaterSense list. If the model you’re planning to purchase isn’t included on the list you will not be eligible to claim the rebate. The rebate can only be applied to a maximum of three toilets per address.
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On December 8, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, the Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act (H.R. 1245) after adopting a substitute amendment by Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY). The House agreed to the Senate amendment by unanimous consent on December 9. The House initially approved the bill on November 14 (see The Source, 11/17/06). The bill also is known as Johanna’s Law after Johanna Silver Gordon, who lost her life to ovarian cancer. President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law.
The measure authorizes $16.5 million for FY2007-2009 for programs that are aimed at increasing women’s health care providers’ awareness and knowledge of gynecologic cancers, and for a national public awareness campaign that would encourage women to discuss their risk of gynecologic cancer with their physician. It also requires the secretary of the Department Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress describing the department’s strategies for improving public and professional awareness and knowledge of gynecological cancers and a follow-up report on the effectiveness of the awareness campaign.
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Eugène Verboeckhoven (1798 – 1881)
Bull, cow and young goat in a romantic landscape near a stream
Oil on panel signed to the left below by Eugène Verboeckhoven and dated 1823Framed 67 cm x 56 cm - 43 x 33,5 cm (inner view)
Superb antique golden frame
Fantastic oil on panel signed and dated by the most famous belgian animal painter, Eugène Verboeckhoven, representing a charming animal scene in a romantic landscape.
Many details and impressive fineness of the Verboeckhoven’s painting touch.
Adding to this peaceful and romantic atmosphere Verboeckhoven succeeded to paint even the down of the coat, rope texture around the animals neck or water brilliance.
A wonderful painting beautifully framed.
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Students Make Mindful Choices for A Global Society
Dec 18, 2022
2 min read
In early December, partnerships from Korea and the United States came together to present mindful decisions to support UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Throughout the semester, high school students reflected on our daily choices that continue to produce negative effects around the world. After identifying two or three common choices and their impacts, students developed solutions for citizens to make conscious decisions in an effort to promote positive results. Group presenters highlighted choices to advance the progress of SDGs featuring environmental aspects and responsible consumption.
Climate change is noted to be caused directly by humans. It is human choices that affect the future of our global society. Students researched the consequences of specific choices and explained the best decision to their IVECA friends. Daily decisions that affect our environment include choice of transportation, duration of showers, consumption of food, and use of plastic products. Positive choices students proposed incorporated using a bicycle more frequently, taking short showers and being mindful of water consumption.
The current amount of product consumption by people around the world has created negative effects such as an increase in child labor, water contamination, and landfill usage. Korean students outlined three types of consumption; Impulsive, Conspicuous, and Imitation. Buying products from around the world has never been easier. With social media on the rise, consumers are quick to purchase items (Impulsive) to show a higher social status (Conspicuous) and fit in with others (Imitation). In order to combat this problem, American students suggested only buying what you need, researching products before you buy, and making the buying process inconvenient.
The goal of student presentations was met by raising awareness of how our everyday actions affect the future of our environment. An American student shared, “After all, I learned from you through IVECA, I am sure to make good environmental choices from now on. I plan on recycling more and reducing my consumption of unnecessary items for sure.” Through IVECA, students are making changes starting with themselves. It is beautiful to see future generations take accountability and make mindful choices for a global society.
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Roger Martella is GE’s Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer for the General Electric Company. In this role, Roger coordinates GE’s mission- critical focus on contributing technology and innovation solutions to the global challenges of the energy transition and climate change, precision health, and the future of flight globally. Roger leads efforts to operationalize the Company’s ESG actions and engagement with diverse stakeholders to implement solutions toward these global challenges with the same heightened rigor that GE runs its businesses. Prior to GE, Roger co-lead Sidley Austin LLP's tier 1 ranked global environmental law and climate change practices. Prior to Sidley, Roger was General Counsel of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where he was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate, and the Principal Counsel for Complex Litigation for the Justice Department’s Natural Resources Section. Roger currently teaches a first of its kind International Environmental Law and Justice class at Howard University Law School.
Several ranking organizations have awarded Roger their top ratings and hall of fame recognitions for environmental and climate change law globally and in the United States. Roger has co-authored and edited four books on the intersections of climate change law, international environmental law, human rights, and ESG, including co-editing the recently published Corporate Social Responsibility— Sustainable Business: Environmental, Social and Governance Frameworks for the 21st Century (Wolters Kluwer 2020) and has addressed the United Nations, Congress, and other entities on these topics on many occasions. He is an active board member of the Environmental Law Institute, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and several environmental NGOs, energy think tanks, and “intrapreneurship” organizations and serves on the executive council of both the International Bar Association’s and ABA’s environmental sections (SEERIL and SEER), where he promoted and helped draft recent presidential-level climate resolutions.
Roger graduated from Vanderbilt Law School, where he was editor in chief of the Vanderbilt Law Review, and Cornell University. He grew up in Norristown, PA, where his family ran a corner Italian bakery.
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About this event
Dr. Siegel will present to parents for the first time his science-based framework for parenting according to each unique child’s personality and temperament. This method has been developed with over 20 years of research.
The workshop will explore the transformative insights of the Patterns of Developmental Pathways (PDP) approach introduced in Dr. Siegel’s new book; Personality and Wholeness in Therapy.
Dr. Siegel will introduce this groundbreaking, science-based framework that helps parents recognize their child’s behavioral patterns and the most effective ways to support their child’s emotional and psychological needs.
This workshop will help parents:
- Understand the PDP Framework: Gain a clear understanding of the nine Patterns of Developmental Pathways (PDP) and how they form temperament, shape personality and impact behavior.
- Apply Developmental Insights to Parenting: Learn practical strategies to recognize and support each child’s unique developmental pathways, fostering resilience, emotional regulation and connection.
- Strengthen Parent-Child Relationships: Walk away with tools to nurture deeper, more meaningful connections with their child.
- Foster Personal Growth: Explore how the PDP approach can foster growth, enabling parents to respond to challenges with greater clarity and compassion.
Dr. Dan Siegel is the founder and director of education at the Mindsight Institute, a psychiatrist and psychologist with a focus on interpersonal neurobiology and mindfulness. He is a distinguished fellow of the APA and his psychotherapy practice serves all people. Dr. Siegel has a unique ability to make complicated scientific concepts exciting and accessible.
To learn more about Dr. Siegel’s work, see the links below:
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Help us celebrate Lori! Please share your stories and photos, and invite others who remember Lori.
Lorabel Friday Akins "Lori" of Greenwood gracefully entered into her eternal home on February 27, 2021 surrounded by her family.
The daughter of Elmer Arthur Friday and Sarah Martin Friday, she was born on the farm outside Oshkosh, NE on August 26, 1932 and graduated Garden County High in 1949. Lori went on to study nursing in Rapid City, SD where she met the love of her life, John Wayne Akins from Ninety Six, SC. Together they raised five children in a home where Christ was the foundation. She lived her life fully with dignity and grace. Lori had a servant's heart and brought much joy to those whose lives she touched.
Lorabel was a faithful member of Callie Self Memorial Baptist Church where she served in numerous ministries over the years, more often than not, without accolade. She also served in the community as Girl Scout leader, school volunteer, and more. Lori gave her love, her time, her talents, and her resources without hesitation wherever she saw a need and without any thought of thanks or repayment. Her legacy and joy were her five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Her family will always remember her for her candor, her instruction and advice, organizational skills, humor and quick wit, but more importantly, for her love for each of them. She will always be remembered by her family and friends for her tireless devotion to helping others. Our loss is immeasurable, but we can rejoice knowing that she is in Heaven waiting for us to be reunited.
Lorable was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruth Cate and Ila Nenstiel; six brothers, Everett Friday, Lee Friday, John Friday, Lowell Friday, Ray Friday, and Roger Friday.
Surviving in addition to her husband, fondly known as "Buddy", are a son of the home, Keith Akins and four daughters, Kathleen White (Clint Woods), Janis Lindsey (Randy), Susan Fleeman (Danny), and Ronda Akins; five grandchildren, Scott Buist, Amber Hopkins, Tiffany Mullinax, Kirby Hopkins, and Sawyer Akins; eight great-grandchildren, Rhett, Kinley, Clover, Konner, Scarlett, Noah, Cera and Jaxon.
Never wanting to be the center of attention, there will be a ??private graveside service held at 1 pm on Thursday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Michael Allen officiating.
The family would like to thank Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont, specifically, Lori, Haven, Judy, and Christie. Words cannot express our gratitude for the loving care given to our momma and the genuine compassion shown to all our family.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont, American Diabetes Association, National Autism Society, or the Greenwood Humane Society.
Harley Funeral Home and Crematory (www.harleyfuneralhome.com) is in charge of the arrangements.
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James visited our last Lions Meeting to say thank you for the donation and to tell us all about his amazing Jamboree adventure.
Back in 2021 James applied, along with 1000’s of UK applicants, to earn a place at the 25th World Scout Jamboree 2023 in South Korea. In November 2021, following a selection camp weekend which included team building activities and an individual interview, he was chosen to represent Central Yorkshire Scouts as part of Unit 37.
Once selected James had to fundraise £3,800, which covered his training camps, travel to Korea, accommodation and kit. A proportion also went into the Dream Fund helping dis-advantaged Scouts from the UK and across the worldwide to ensure all young people had the chance to benefit from this amazing opportunity.
Over the next 18 months, James and his family held many fundraising events including, plant and gift stalls, children’s games at St’ James Church fete, various raffles and a great evening of sheep racing, which some Lions also attended. Wetherby Lions donated £350
In July 2023, 45,000 scouts from all across the world landed in South Korea for the three-week adventure. James told us all about the Jamboree itself, the highs and lows of the fluctuating conditions, how the event changed and the Scouts adapted to the well published situation. The scouts met others from different countries, sharing stories and learning about different cultures. They tried different foods, explored the beautiful city of Seoul and visited the demilitarised zone leading to North Korea. The young people faced many challenges but worked together to overcome difficulties and come back with tales from an adventure of a life time.
James with most of the pride at this months meeting
Do you know a young person who would benefit from a grant towards a project, equipment or something else?
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In uncertain times, the price of gold, silver and platinum tends to rocket, meaning that lots of people think about buying precious metals either as a first-time investment or as a diversification in an existing portfolio. While the proportion of honest and reputable dealers is overwhelming, there are a few unscrupulous types out there, waiting to take advantage of inexperienced buyers by selling them overpriced or even non-existent coins.
So, before you buy your precious metals or coins, you need to do your homework and get your information from somewhere – or someone – other than the dealer who’s trying to sell you the metals. Online sellers like Golden Eagle Coins have a lot of information resources on their websites so they’re a good place to start.
When you do start your research, the first things you need to find out about are the current cost per ounce of the metals, the bullion value versus collector value of any coins and how soon your goods will be with you.
The price of the metal
If you’re looking to buy gold, for example, then you need to know that bullion coins sell for a small amount (the premium) over the spot price for gold to take into account the fabrication fee the government charges.
The spot price of gold is based on bars that are 100 ounces or more and gold bullion coins weighing from 1/10 of an ounce to an ounce tend to sell at a premium of 3% to 15% over spot price. The variation in premium comes from the nature of the coin, the size and the number being bought.
Most gold bullion dealers in the US will sell a single, 1oz gold coin for around 4-5% over the spot value and buy them from customers at around 2% less than their selling price. The safest coins for investors to start off with are Krugerrands from South Africa, American Eagles and Canadian Maple Leafs. Don’t buy anything until you’ve shopped around a bit.
Bullion versus collector
The other important thing you need to know is that there’s a difference between bullion and collector coins. The value of bullion coins fluctuates because the price of gold does, whereas collector coins can have big premiums attached to them if they’re rare or in demand.
The more easily available US gold coins can be had for a small premium over the bullion/spot price, but if you can find the same coins in very good or even mint condition then you may have to pay significantly more than their melt value. Rare, accurately graded coins are seriously in demand now, so do be on the look-out.
Usually you can expect your coins or bullion to arrive ten to 14 days after you’ve paid for them. If there is a mint problem then your dealer should inform you of the potential delay in writing.
You really shouldn’t take up any offers from your dealer to store your coins or bullion for you, as it has been known for people to pay for what can only be described as theoretical gold. If you’re buying a large amount of gold, then you could use a third-party, independent storage facility, ideally a bank vault.
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Looking for stores where to buy Pacerpoles? You are in the appropriate place.
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WHISTLEBLOWING - REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS
According to Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (the “Directive”), IBSA PHARMA s.r.o. encourages reporting anyone who, in the context of work, has become aware of hypotheses of violations of the Organization, Management and Control Model of IBSA PHARMA s.r.o., the Code of Ethics, the Anti-Corruption Guidelines, or other hypotheses of violation of the law that could put IBSA PHARMA s.r.o.’s business or reputation at risk or that could cause damage to third parties.
Each report must contain the following elements:
- the personal details of the reporter, in the event that the person making the report does not opt for anonymous mode;
- a clear and complete description of the facts being reported;
- if known, the circumstances of time and place in which they were committed;
- if known, personal details or other elements (such as the qualification and the service in which he carries out the activity) that allow to identify the subject (s) who has/have carried out the reported facts;
- the indication of any other subjects who can report on the facts subject to the report;
- an indication of any documents which may confirm the validity of those facts;
- any other information that can provide useful feedback on the existence of the facts reported.
It should be noted that:
- reports based on mere suspicion or rumours, or reports which are unreliable, will not be taken into account;
- anonymous reports fall under the subject of this document only if they meet the above requirements;
- reports concerning disputes, claims or requests related to a personal interest of the reporter that relate exclusively to their individual employment relationships, including, but not limited to, labour disputes or friction between colleagues, are not allowed.
Our employees can make any kind of report through an anonymous system. These reports are only relevant to the competent person, i.e., the person who will be in charge of your report. This person is listed below. .
The system allows you to remain anonymous. Your personal data will not be available to anyone. The data are encrypted, so even your contact details such as phone number or email address are safe.
WHAT DOES THE COMPETENT PERSON GET?
Only what you send is available to the competent person. You can send text or documents, and you can also answer additional questions. However, no one will know your identity unless you decide that you want to step out of anonymity.
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Tuelipe is the one-woman DIY solo project of Reunion Island based musician Pascale Bessem from the band Kilkil, whose self-taught skills take influence from The Fall, Young Marble Giants, The Sound, and KaS Product to strive for minimalist creations with ‘pocket’ monophonic analog synthesizer flairs.
Capetown, South Africa-based Director, Illustrator & Animator 2D & 3D nomadic visual artist from The Reunion Island, Maca Rosee creates a wonderfully imaginative animated video for “Chien et Loup / Dog and Wolf” to give us a taste of last February’s debut album, “Mono Game”, via Maudit Tangue label, an absolutely little gem absolutely to recover if you let him slip away.
Minimal, immersive configurations connect the dots between warped warbling bass tones, stacked marching beats, pinpoint synth chimes, and slashing jolts to build expansive “thinking” frequencies around soft yet urgent vocal emotions, flying dreamily and angsty above the heady circuit-board, to mirror lyrical contemplations about ordinary struggles left striving for harmony through thoughtful obsession.
This clip is a re-writing of two tales “Little Red Riding Hood” and “The Skeleton Woman”. A story of femininity, of connection with wild nature (the wolf, the dog), the metamorphosis of the woman into a wolf is a way of illustrating her connection with the natural world, the cycles of nature, the transformation of the body and emotions. It is a constant shift between human and nature, which constantly meet, collide and play an important role in the unfolding of this history.
The whimsical illustrative video by Maca Rosee brings the mindful soundtrack to life by blending fanciful esoteric thought forms of dualism and balance into a vibrant, shapeshifting atmosphere of surreal dreams. Swirling psychedelic orchestrations focus the mind’s eye of interpretation toward the conflicting nature of women using the metaphor of a “dog and wolf” to manifest fearful, out-of-control werewolf transformations. Altogether a positive representation of the hidden fears experienced from emotional bondage that systemically manipulates guilt and shame from behind the spectacular veil of altered perceptions.
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Looking for alternative medicine in Surry Hills, NSW?
Complementary and alternative medicine are medical treatments used rather than conventional treatment and medicine. These practices have grown in popularity and White Pages has just the list of practitioners and therapists for you. Find your next chiropractor, aromatherapist or Chinese medicine expert within the businesses listed below. If you are looking in Surry Hills, NSW we have you sorted!
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What's up, party people? In the mood for something a little different to wet your whistle? Try a white tea shot!
These bad boys are a fun, refreshing drink that contains alcohol and are quickly becoming a popular choice with the ladies.
So what is in a white tea shot? Read on to find out!
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What Goes Into A White Tea Shot?
There really is no one specific recipe for this tiny taste bud tickler, but there are a few common thread ingredients you're likely to see across the many variations.
While a white tea shot always contains some sort of alcohol (typically vodka) it does NOT always contain white tea! Say whaaaaat!? I know! I'll explain shortly...
The common ingredients different white tea shot recipes call for include:
- Peach Schnapps
- Sweet n' Sour OR
- Simple Syrup
- Lemon/Lime Juice OR
- Lemon Lime Soda/Sparkling Water
When there IS tea in the mix, some recipes call for sweetened white tea, while others use unsweetened white tea. Talk about variation, right!?
Why Is It Called A White Tea Shot When There's No Tea In It?
The white tea shot is simply an offshoot from its predecessor, the green tea shot- another popular alcoholic drink that also doesn't have tea in it.
The green tea shot's namesake is because of the greenish color given to it by the Sweet almost exactly the same, it only makes sense that the clear, white tea-resembling color would lend to the white tea shot's name as well.
Vodka White Tea Shot
A white tea shot made with vodka is probably the most common and is likely to be a crowd pleaser. It's light, refreshing, and perfect for sipping on a hot summer day... or anytime really!
Interested in giving it a try? Here's a quick and easy recipe for you to follow:
Here's What You'll Need:
- Shaker Cup
- Shot Glasses
- 1/2 oz Vodka
- 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps
- 1/2 oz Sweet and Sour
- Splash from 1 Can Lemon Lime Soda
The How To For Makin' Your Shots:
- Fill the shaker cup with ice. (Note: You don't have to be fancy with an ACTUAL shaker cup... anything with a lid- mason jar, sports bottle/shaker cup, tumbler, etc.- will do.)
- Measure out each of the ingredients above with the jigger and pour them into the shaker. (Note: If you don't have a jigger or even know what one is... use a measuring spoon! 1Tbsp holds 1/2oz.)
- Place the lid on the shaker cup and give it all ya got for about 15-20seconds. (Think Tom Cruise in Cocktail ;)
- Pour your chilled mixture into your shot glass about 3/4 of the way full.
- Fill the rest of the shot glass up with a splash of your lemon-lime soda. (Note: for a less-sweet option, choose lemon-lime sparkling water instead.
- Down the hatch!
Easy peasy, right? And oh so very tasty too!
White Tea Shot- Substitutions And Variations
Now if the idea of using store-bought Sweet and Sour has your high fructose corn syrup radar pinging, I can assure there are options out there where this nasty ingredient can be avoided, such as Lava Premium Authentic Sweet & Sour.
Otherwise, you could also make your own with simple syrup, lemon and lime juice! So...simple! ;)
The other ingredient you MAYBE could do without is the lemon-lime soda. Yes, I did mention you could use sparkling water in place of it but say you're just not a fan of the fizz or would simply prefer a cocktail with a fresher feel.
If this is you, try THIS spin-off of the above white tea shot recipe that replaces both the Sweet and Sour AND the soda with alternative, perhaps even healthier ingredients. AND... bonus! This version of the recipe gives you enough for more of a cocktail vs just a single shot. You ARE welcome!
So there you have it, folks! If you're looking for a new drink to add to your repertoire and have been wondering what is in a white tea shot... now you know! They really ARE perfect for any occasion, from a girls' night in, to pre-gaming for a night on the town, I promise they will hit the spot! Maybe a little TOO well! ;) Cheers!
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Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) is an organisation that governs and manages cricket in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It fields the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team in the Ranji Trophy domestic tournament. It is a member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
JKCA's home ground is the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, which has held One Day International matches in the past. The association is currently constructing an indoor academy at the stadium, which is also its headquarters.
JKCA is registered with J&K Registrar of Societies. In its constitution, all the districts of Jammu and Kashmir are given equal representation in voting.
Presently, JKCA is run by a three members sub-committee appointed by the Board of Control for Cricket In India. The Committee consists of following:
Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association scam 2011-12
Between 2011 and 2012, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had given Rs 112 crore for promotion of cricket in Jammu and Kashmir. It has been alleged that there has been a misappropriation of Rs 46.3 crore by the accused.
In 2015, a Public Interest litigation (PIL) was filed by two cricketers - Majid Yaqoob Dar and Nissar Ahmad Khan - into the alleged scam in the JKCA that had surfaced in 2012, following which the account of the JKCA remained frozen.
The case was subsequently handed over to the CBI, to investigate the alleged embezzlement of funds in the cricket association which was headed by Farooq Abdullah. National Conference assured complete cooperation on behalf of its chief, Farooq Abdullah, after the latter was chargesheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam.
- Kashmir Premier League (KPL)
- Jammu Premier (JPL)
- Jammu and Kashmir Premier League (JKPL)
- Kathua Premier League (KPL)
- Mithun Manhas - He is a player in the Indian Premier League. Represented the Delhi Daredevils in the fourth season of IPL. In the seventh season of the Indian Premier League, he was contracted by the Chennai Super Kings .
- Ian Dev Singh - He is the highest run scorer for J&K in Ranji Trophy and T20s.He has played the highest number of matches for J&K in Ranji Trophy. He also played domestic cricket in Sri Lanka becoming the only International First class player from JKCA. He has played for India Green, Indian Board President's XI, Jammu & Kashmir, Kandy Customs Cricket Club, North Zone, Rest of India. He scored 145 in his debut match for North Zone in Duleep Trophy becoming the First in the state to score century in Duleep Trophy debut. Ian Dev Singh
- Abid Nabi - Considered one of the fastest bowlers in India. Abid represented Delhi Giants in the Indian Cricket League. Considered to be one of the fastest in India, Abid was however unlucky to miss senior national cap.
- Parvez Rasool - Rasool was a standout performer for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy, ending the season as its top scorer and highest wicket-taker. In his seven Ranji matches, Rasool scored 594 runs at 54 with two centuries, and took 33 wickets at 18.09 to finish as the third-highest wicket-taker among spinners in the tournament. He was picked for the India A side to play England in a one-day practice match in Delhi, and made a mark when he picked up 7 for 45 for the Board President's XI against the visiting Australians in their tour-opener in Chennai in February 2013. He was then signed on by the Pune Warriors IPL franchise and was also named in the India probables for the Champions Trophy. Rasool belongs to a family of cricketers from the town of Bij Behara in the southern Kashmir valley district of Anantnag, and has represented the state right from the Under-14s level. His elder brother Asif had played two T20s for J&K in 2009, and his father opened the batting for Anantnag. When Rasool was selected for that India A side which played England in a warm-up, he became the first cricketer from J&K to be selected in an Indian team to play an international side, and the fourth - behind Abid Nabi, Surendra Singh and Abdul Qayoom - to be picked in a national-level squad. When he signed with Pune Warriors, he was the first player from J&K to receive an IPL contract. In July 2013, he was rewarded with his first national call-up, for the ODI tour of Zimbabwe.
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Microsoft yesterday released a new patch for Windows 10 April 2018 Update that advances the machines to Build 17134.319 and fixes a long list of issues. It appears that Microsoft has fixed several sign-in glitches with the third August patch.
Windows 10 April 2018 Update is available to download for a while now and Microsoft is now working on the next major feature release. It looks like the software maker recently discovered sign-in issues on Windows 10 and according to changelog posted on the company’s website, all the glitches have finally been addressed.
There were multiple sign-in related glitches that Microsoft has addressed with the patch. First off, an issue that affected the devices fingerprint sensors has been fixed in this release. Microsoft explains that the users who upgraded from Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) were unable to use the fingerprint sensor to log in.
“Addresses an issue on devices with fingerprint sensors that were upgraded from Windows 10, version 1709. After the upgrade, users can’t use the fingerprint sensor to log in,” Microsoft explains.
Another bug that prevented customers from logging into a Windows 10 S device (such as the Surface Laptop) after entering a PIN has been addressed. This bug was affecting the users who upgraded to Windows 10 April 2018 Update and the error “Your PIN is no longer available due to a change to the security settings on this device” was displayed on the screen.
Lastly, a bug that prevents sign-out from completing has been addressed. Microsoft explains that the issue occurred when a customer attempted to sign out and then immediately closed the laptop lid which resulted in a forced restart instead of sign-out.
There are several other fixes included in this release but most of them are aimed at enterprises. You can download the patch from Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is almost ready
Microsoft is currently busy developing a new feature update for Windows 10 which is called the October 2018 Update. Windows 10 version 1809 is just around the corner and it will come with several exciting changes including Notepad improvements, Cloud Clipboard, dark File Explorer, new Screen Clipping experience and more.
According to the rumours making round, Build 17763 could be the RTM candidate and the same build will be released to the public next month with additional fixes.
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Cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for the excitement of the ICC Champions Trophy once again! New Zealand, home of the remarkable Black Caps, consistently showcases their competitive spirit in global cricket tournaments. As we anticipate their performance in the 2025 Champions Trophy, hosted in Pakistan and the UAE, let’s reminisce about some of their most exhilarating moments from past editions.
New Zealand has established a reputation for resilience and tactical brilliance, and today, we explore their top 5 performances in the Champions Trophy that truly exemplify their prowess.
Also Read: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy
Since its inception, the ICC Champions Trophy has been a prestigious event for the best cricketing nations. New Zealand has been a stalwart participant, often surprising fans and opponents alike with their tenacity. Although they have yet to claim the coveted trophy, the Black Caps have produced numerous unforgettable performances that resonate with their supporters globally.
Let’s take a closer look at five standout moments that highlight New Zealand’s competitive spirit and cricketing excellence in this renowned tournament.
Top 5 Standout Performances by New Zealand in the Champions Trophy
2000 Champions Trophy Semi-Final vs Pakistan: A Masterclass Victory
In the 2000 Champions Trophy, then known as the ICC KnockOut Tournament, New Zealand faced a daunting challenge against Pakistan in a semi-final match at Nairobi. Pakistan was anticipated to be a formidable opponent, yet New Zealand demonstrated a masterful performance. The Black Caps set a challenging total of 252/7, characterized by Craig McMillan’s stellar century (119*).
On the bowling front, New Zealand exhibited remarkable discipline, restricting Pakistan to 248/9. Shane Bond emerged as a key player by taking crucial wickets. This hard-fought victory not only secured New Zealand’s place in the final but also marked one of their finest campaigns in the tournament’s history.
2009 Champions Trophy vs Sri Lanka: Kyle Mills’ Bowling Brilliance
In the 2009 Champions Trophy, New Zealand squared off against Sri Lanka in a group stage match held in Johannesburg. Sri Lanka was poised for a strong innings at 115/3 before Kyle Mills unleashed his extraordinary bowling talent. Mills’ remarkable spell dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup as he claimed 5 wickets for just 25 runs, inspiring New Zealand to bowl their opponents out for a mere 138.
New Zealand comfortably chased down the target, winning by 7 wickets. Mills’ scintillating performance remains etched in the annals of Champions Trophy history as one of the finest displays of bowling from a New Zealander.
2006 Champions Trophy vs South Africa: Chasing a Challenging Total
The 2006 Champions Trophy presented another thrilling encounter as New Zealand faced a robust South African side in a group stage match in Mohali. South Africa set a formidable target of 246/6, bolstered by Jacques Kallis’s outstanding century.
As New Zealand began their run chase, the top order laid a solid foundation, but it was Craig McMillan’s explosive 83 runs from just 56 balls that stole the show. His powerful hitting and partnership with Brendon McCullum allowed New Zealand to successfully chase down the target with 5 wickets remaining. This victory against such a formidable opponent underscored New Zealand’s batting depth and fearlessness.
2013 Champions Trophy vs England: A Nail-Biting Tie
The 2013 Champions Trophy in England featured a nail-biting encounter between New Zealand and the host nation at Cardiff. In this rain-affected match, England batted first, scoring 169 all out. New Zealand faced an uphill task in their chase, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, Ross Taylor’s resilience kept the innings afloat, and they needed 14 runs from the final over.
In a display of grit, New Zealand managed to score 13 runs, resulting in an exhilarating tie. While it wasn’t a victory, this performance against the home team showcased New Zealand’s tenacity and ability to compete under pressure.
2017 Champions Trophy vs Australia: Dominance in Rain-Affected Conditions
In the 2017 Champions Trophy, held in Birmingham, New Zealand faced Australia in a crucial group match. New Zealand batted first, accumulating a respectable score of 291 all out, led by a sensational century from Kane Williamson.
Australia’s chase was hindered by rain interruptions. Despite these difficulties, New Zealand’s bowlers maintained pressure and took quick wickets before the match was ultimately washed out due to rain. Although it officially ended as a ‘No Result’, New Zealand’s commanding performance indicated their strength against a strong Australian side.
Fascinating Facts about New Zealand and the Champions Trophy
- New Zealand reached the final of the ICC KnockOut Tournament (now the Champions Trophy) in 2000, marking their best result so far.
- Craig McMillan is the only New Zealander to score two centuries in the Champions Trophy.
- Kyle Mills’ 5 wickets for 25 runs against Sri Lanka in 2009 ranks among the best bowling figures for New Zealand in the Champions Trophy.
- New Zealand has competed in several close and thrilling matches, showcasing their competitive nature and resilience.
- The Champions Trophy has provided numerous New Zealand players the platform to exhibit their talent globally.
Q1. Has New Zealand won the ICC Champions Trophy?
A. No, New Zealand has not yet clinched the Champions Trophy title. Their best achievement was reaching the final in 2000.
Q2. Who is the highest run-scorer for New Zealand in Champions Trophy history?
A. While specific data is needed for accuracy, prominent batsmen like Stephen Fleming, Nathan Astle, and Kane Williamson are known to be top contenders.
Q3. Who holds the record for the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand in Champions Trophy history?
A. Similar to the runs question, a comprehensive data lookup is needed for precision, but bowlers like Kyle Mills, Shane Bond, and Tim Southee are often mentioned as top wicket-takers.
Q4. What is New Zealand’s overall win percentage in the Champions Trophy?
A. New Zealand has a mixed record in the Champions Trophy. For accurate win percentage, refer to the official tournament statistics.
Q5. What are New Zealand’s chances in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy?
A. New Zealand consistently emerges as a strong contender in ICC tournaments. With a well-balanced squad and seasoned players, they are poised to perform excellently in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Success will depend on their adaptability to the playing conditions in Pakistan and the UAE and their execution against formidable opponents.
New Zealand’s journey in the Champions Trophy is a testament to their cricketing mastery and determination. The top 5 performances outlined here provide a glimpse of their extraordinary capabilities.
As they prepare for the 2025 edition of the tournament, fans are hopeful for more memorable moments that will add to the legacy of the Black Caps. Their unwavering spirit and strategic gameplay ensure they remain a team to watch.
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BENTON, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2023) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today the schedule for the sixth season of professional bass fishing’s most competitive circuit – the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Tour. The 2024 season will showcase the world’s top professional bass anglers competing across seven regular-season tournaments for millions of dollars, valuable points in the Bally Bet Angler of the Year race, and qualification into REDCREST 2025 and the General Tire Heavy Hitters all-star event.
“We are proud to roll out a schedule with seven new destinations that have never before hosted a Bass Pro Tour event,” said Kathy Fennel, MLF Executive Vice President & General Manager. “Our MLF tournaments create exciting and compelling content for our fans and sponsors. This schedule shines a light on some locations that haven’t hosted a major bass-fishing tournament in some time. The stage is set for a very exciting 2024 season.”
2024 MLF Bass Pro Tour Schedule:
Jan. 30- Feb. 4 Stage One at Toledo Bend Many, La.
Hosted by Toledo Bend Lake Country
Feb. 20-25 Stage Two at Santee Cooper Lakes Clarendon County, S.C.
Hosted by the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce
March 14-17 REDCREST 2024 at Lay Lake Birmingham, Ala.
Hosted by the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau
April 9-14 Stage Three at Dale Hollow Lake Byrdstown, Tenn.
Hosted by the Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce
April 30- May 5 Stage Four at Lake Eufaula Eufaula, Okla.
Hosted by Vision Eufaula
May 18-23 General Tire Heavy Hitters at Kissimmee Chain Kissimmee, Fla.
Hosted by the Kissimmee Sports Commission
June 4-9 Stage Five at the Chowan River Edenton, N.C.
Hosted by the Town of Edenton, the Chowan County Tourism Development Authority and Harbor Towns Cruises
June 25-30 Stage Six at the James River Richmond, Va.
Hosted by Richmond Region Tourism
Aug. 6-11 Stage Seven at the St. Lawrence River Massena, N.Y.
Hosted by the Town of Massena
Each stage of the 2024 Bass Pro Tour features six days of competition using the catch, weigh, immediate-release format, broadcast live on MLFNOW! and streamed to the Major League Fishing app, MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app, and at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
MLF also announced today that to better align with the REDCREST Outdoor Sports Expo, the REDCREST 2024 competition will be a four-day event. The tournament is scheduled for March 14-17, on Lay Lake in Alabama. The free, family friendly REDCREST Outdoor Sports Expo will be held in Birmingham, March 15-17. In addition, the full 2024 Bass Pro Tour roster will be announced later this fall, and the 2024 MLF Bass Pro Tour, REDCREST and General Tire Heavy Hitters, will air on Discovery Channel beginning in July 2024.
For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, the Discovery Channel, the Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, the World Fishing Network and on-demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 13 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.
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Lt. Gov. Barnes today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the start of early in-person voting in the state, including some important reminders for Wisconsin voters in order for them to vote safely.
Hey Wisconsin! This week marked the start of early in-person voting in our state.
Here are just a few things to remember about early in-person voting:
One – hours and locations depend on where you live, so go to myvote.wi.gov to find in-person absentee voting options or contact your local clerk’s office to find out where and when you can vote early.
Two – when you go vote, make sure you don’t forget to bring your photo ID, your mask, some hand sanitizer, and your own black or blue pen if you can.
Three – if you aren’t registered at your current address yet, no problem. You can register at your early in-person voting location. Just be sure to also bring a proof of residence. Check if you’re registered and learn more about proof of residence at myvote.wi.gov as well.
We are under two weeks out from Election Day, but you don’t have to wait to make your voice heard. So get out and vote early, Wisconsin!
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[Waukesha, WI] – Scott Walker announced his formal endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor of Wisconsin in a video message to supporters and on the Jay Weber Show on Thursday, adding to the growing conservative coalition backing her grassroots campaign.
Governor Walker will join Rebecca for a rally with supporters in Pewaukee this evening.
Watch the video here or read a transcript below:
Hey, Scott Walker here. I’m going to tell you a little bit about my friend Rebecca Kleefisch.
She’s a leader, she’s a conservative, and without a doubt, she’s a fighter.
I first got to know Rebecca years ago when she was on TV exposing the waste, fraud, and abuse in government. Then a few years later, she stood up and was one of the first public figures to join the tea party movement in Wisconsin.
Not long after that, she decided to run for office herself, taking on the establishment. In fact, she defeated a candidate who was supported by nearly all the capitol insiders.
During our eight years together as Governor and Lieutenant Governor, she stood with me step by step as we took on the big government special interests and pushed forward the most conservative agenda in the entire nation.
All that time she was fighting her own battle with cancer. And I gotta tell you, there’s no one I would rather have with me as an ally in our state capitol than Rebecca Kleefisch.
She is a committed conservative who never backs away from a fight.
Now Rebecca is ready to move forward and take back Wisconsin. In particular, she’s ready to take back our schools, clean up our streets, and get Wisconsin working again.
That’s why I’m proud to endorse Rebecca for governor.
Watch the full video here.
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Rapid Reads - The Way It Works
Rapid Reads are short books for EFL and reluctant adult readers, looking for a high-interest quick read.
Walter Davis is young, handsome, intelligent, dynamic and personable. The product of a bi-racial marriage but abandoned by his father as a young child, he prides himself on three things: his drive to succeed, his fine clothes and never having been late for anything in his life. Walter is also homeless. The medical expenses that came with his mother's brief and unsuccessful battle against cancer have left him destitute. Still, ever the optimist, Walter believes that if he lives in his car for a few months, he will have the time he needs to find a good job in the business world and turn his life around. His situation gets more complicated when he finds himself attracted to a girl he meets at the mailing center where he keeps a post box. But trying to impress a girl when you have no fixed address proves difficult, and when he's caught in a lie, she shuns his company. Walter's struggles grow when his car is impounded and he can't afford to pay the fine. Only resilience, ingenuity and his drive to succeed can bring Walter back from the brink of despair.
Number of Pages: 128
Lexile Level: 390L
Publication Date: 2010/10
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Jenna Ortega is going all out on gothic details for the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice press tour. So much so that the bodice of her latest outfit is molded into literal skulls.
After kicking off her promo tour in vintage Westwood earlier this week, Ortega slipped into a deep green corset dress to attend a fan event in Mexico City yesterday. Her gown, from the Saudi Arabian label Lurline, featured an intricate molding technique inspired by the film’s zombie character, Bob. The creature’s shrunken head sat at the center of Ortega’s corset before flowing off into vine-like textures down below. The skirt of Ortega’s dress finished off just below the knee and was accented by a large diagonal sutures. Sarah and Siham Albinali, the sister duo behind Lurline, told WWD that they “added leather cords to accentuate the sewn up mouth” of the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice zombie.
With help from the stylist Enrique Melendez, Ortega topped off her look with matching teal heels, a dark red lip, and bold eyeliner.
On Tuesday, Ortega had her first Beetlejuice Beetlejuice press turn during a photo call in Mexico City. She started with a bang, wearing a vintage Vivienne Westwood fairy dress from the British label’s spring 2009 runway show. Ortega and Melendez shortened the piece from the catwalk’s floor-length version, creating a draped, romantic mini dress. The piece was contrasted with dark, black sequins and ethereal, nude tulle that lined the top and bottom of the dress.
Ortega, perhaps best known for her role as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s Wednesday, is used to channeling goth girls—both on and off the screen. Ortega even admitted that Wednesday’s style rubbed off into her own personal wardrobe, saying in 2023 “I do think that Wednesday changed my taste a lot. I have a hard time getting her off of me, at least clothing-wise.”
Given that she plays another goth girl Astrid Deetz—the daughter of Winona Ryder’s character, Lydia Deetz— in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, expect to see a lot more dark and twisted fashion from where this skull dress came from.
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Fire Chiefs Accused of Sex Discrimination Challenge Own Terminations
In an interesting turn of events, three former fire chiefs of the Monarch Fire Protection District in Missouri filed a lawsuit against their employer claiming they were terminated without due process. This case, Crews v. Monarch Fire Protection District, presents an interesting twist on employment discrimination, primarily because these three men were terminated after being found guilty of sex discrimination against their subordinates.
Terminated following jury verdict finding sex discrimination
The three fire chiefs were accused of sex discrimination in a lawsuit filed by several female firefighters employed by the Monarch Fire Protection District. The jury found in favor of the female firefighters and the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the verdict. Soon after the decision was handed down, the chiefs were given the choice to resign, but all refused. They were then terminated.
The three men challenged their terminations in a lawsuit of their own, claiming procedural due process violations and defamation. Of course, the fire department responded that the chiefs were all terminated for "promoting an environment of unacceptable discrimination."
The fire chiefs did not have express employment contracts
The fundamental problem with the fire chiefs' argument was that they lived and worked in an employment "at-will" state. In Missouri, an employee can be discharged from employment at the will of his employer, unless he had a valid employment contract that states otherwise.
In their case, there was no evidence of an enforceable contract. As such, the fire chiefs did not have a property interest in their continued employment, which meant they were not entitled to due process before their employment could be terminated.
What does "at-will" employment mean?
The term means precisely what it says: your employer can end your employment at will, or whenever he chooses, for nearly any reason. The law in most states presumes that you are employed "at-will" unless you have reliable evidence that your employer intended otherwise. Like Missouri, Alabama is an employment at-will state.
What rights, if any, do employees have in at-will states?
There are several very important exceptions to the at-will employment doctrine that are provided by various federal anti-discrimination laws. Essentially, you cannot be terminated for illegal reasons, even if you are an at-will employee. These federal laws protect certain employees who work at covered employers. In other words, if you work for a company that is large enough to be subject to these federal laws, you are protected under specific circumstances.
Generally speaking, protected employees cannot be terminated for belonging to a certain category of individuals, such as African-Americans or women. Employees are also protected from being terminated for complaining about discrimination, harassment, or other illegal activities engaged in by their employer.
Protection from discrimination and harassment
There are several federal laws that protect employees from discrimination based on protected categories, including race, sex (gender), age (over 40), religion, national origin, and disability. Federal laws also protect against harassment in the workplace, based on these same characteristics.
Protection against different forms of retaliation
Another component of these federal protections is the prohibition against retaliation. Employers are prohibited from taking any adverse employment actions against an employee who complains about discrimination or harassment, as described above. This includes discipline or pay cuts, as well as termination and demotions.
The same protection against retaliation applies to employees who file Worker's Compensation claims. Also, employees who become aware of various types of illegal activity being engaged in by their employer, and who report that activity to the government cannot be retaliated against, either.
If you feel you have been the victim of discrimination, or if you have any questions regarding your employment rights, please contact Michel Allen & Sinor , either online or by calling us at (205) 265-1880.
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Welcome to Leidschenveen! This green, quiet and child-friendly residential area on the outskirts of The Hague is a popular neighbourhood for house hunters. Wolters Housing is your real estate agent in Leidschenveen and around The Hague. The sale of your house or flat must of course be perfectly handled. The real estate agents of Wolters Housing are happy to offer you professional guidance so that you can sell your home in Leidschenveen in your own way. We provide service and quality and we guide you from start to finish. Thanks to our unique after-sales service, you can always come to us with any questions you may have, even after the sale has been completed.
Leidschenveen is a spacious neighbourhood with lots of greenery and playgrounds. Here you can live peacefully without the hectic pace of the city, but with all the conveniences of The Hague just around the corner. The district is easily accessible via the A4 and A12 motorways. It takes half an hour by bike to get to the city centre. Leidschenveen largely consists of spacious family homes. Leidschenveen has various nice neighbourhoods with their own character. Are you planning to sell your home in Leidschenveen or are you looking for a home here and are you looking for a local real estate agent? Then feel free to contact Wolters Housing.
If you have interest in our services or do you want to know more about the possibilities, please contact office.
Wolters Housing "Housing Professionals". Call now 070-3615080 or mail [email protected] for free information.
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Meritage Homes in Houston, Texas
Meritage Homes is a home builder based in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering single-family homes throughout the country, as well as active retirement communities and luxury homes. Throughout the years, Meritage Homes has won multiple awards, including Texas’ Builder of the Year 5 times, ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year and being included in the Forbes' Platinum 400 Best Big Companies of America.
With Meritage Homes, you will find energy efficient homes, which have been ENERGY STAR certified which can save homeowners as much as 50% on utility costs. Among the features included you will find water-efficient faucets and shower heads, advanced programmable thermostats, CFL lighting, reinforced concrete slabs, PEX plumbing and more.
Meritage Homes offers a luxury collection known as Monterey Homes, which offers amazing amenities and features, bringing Meritage quality and comfort to a whole new level. In Houston, you will find these homes at the communities of Monterey at Westlake and The Pinnacle at Waters Edge on Lake Houston.
Meritage Homes offers homes for sale in Houston in the following communities: Twin Falls, Creekside Farms, Sawmill Ranch, Woodson’s Reserve, River Bend, Waters Edge on Lake Houston, Pearland Estates, Meyerland, Riverstone Ranch, Massey Lakes, Sienna Plantation, Imperial, Aliana, Fieldstone, Harvest Green, Whispering Oaks, Stone Creek Estates, Cardiff Ranch, Silver, Ranch, Westlake, Falls at Green Meadows, Miramesa, Bridgeland, Cypress Creek and Wildwood at Oakcrest.
Learn more about Meritage Homes below the listings!
Meritage Homes for Sale in Houston, Texas
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Meritage Model Homes in Houston, Texas
You will find Meritage model homes in most of the communities we have mentioned. Be sure to visit them and appreciate the great quality of the homes that Meritage has to offer.
If you want to check out a Meritage model home right away, don’t miss the chance and visit the page we have prepared from the Meritage model home located in Woodson's Reserve. Thanks to our 3D Home Tour you will be able to check out the great amenities this home offers.
For more information about Meritage Homes in Houston, Texas don’t hesitate to contact Tamborrel Properties at (832) 482-9367. Our multi-awarded team of realtors will be more than glad to help you find the perfect home in Houston, Texas for you and your family. Call us today!
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Human Bone, Ground CS Haversian canals, lamellae, lacunae, & canaliculi clearly shown.
CS = Cross Section: So the slide shows a thin section through the transverse plane of an organism.
This slide of human Bone tissue is used with the Advanced Biology. Each slide is individually made, and will vary from the one pictured here.
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Betty Crocker Super Moist Devils Food Cake Mix 15.25Oz
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Betty Crocker Super Moist Devils Food Cake Mix 15.25oz Indulge in Rich Chocolate Perfection
Craving a decadent chocolate cake without the fuss? Look no further than the Betty Crocker Super Moist Devils Food Cake Mix. This beloved baking staple from Betty Crocker makes it incredibly easy to whip up a truly luxurious, deeply chocolatey cake that's guaranteed to be wonderfully moist every single time. Perfect for family gatherings, special occasions, or simply a delightful treat, this mix brings the joy of home baking right to your kitchen.
Effortless Baking, Exceptional Taste
Forget complicated recipes and endless ingredients. With Betty Crocker's expertly crafted mix, you're just a few simple steps away from a show-stopping Devils Food cake. Just add a few fresh ingredients, mix, bake, and prepare to be amazed by the rich, intense chocolate flavour and the signature 'super moist' texture that Betty Crocker is famous for. It's the ideal solution for busy bakers who refuse to compromise on taste or quality.
Why Choose Betty Crocker Devils Food Cake Mix?
- Unrivalled Moisture: The "Super Moist" formula ensures a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb that stays fresh longer.
- Rich Devils Food Flavour: Experience the deep, dark, and intensely chocolatey taste that defines a classic Devils Food cake.
- Convenience Redefined: Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, saving you time and effort in the kitchen.
- Trusted Brand: From Betty Crocker, a name synonymous with quality and delicious home baking for generations.
- Versatile: Great as a stand-alone cake, or get creative with your favourite frostings, fillings, and decorations.
Elevate your dessert game with the Betty Crocker Super Moist Devils Food Cake Mix 15.25oz. Add it to your food cupboard today and be ready to bake a truly unforgettable chocolate masterpiece!
Country of Origin: United States
Ingredients: ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CORN SYRUP, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PALM OIL, CAROB POWDER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO AND DIESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.
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US officials have raided a stand at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) because it was displaying hoverboards that are currently facing patent infringement claims.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
We’re excited to be continuing the Worth Listening Millionaire Series! Over the next couple of months, Worth Listening host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Wiliams, will be interviewing millionaires on the podcast so we can hear their money memoirs and what they did to reach that coveted millionaire status.
Today on the podcast is Walli Miller. Walli is the founder of Financially Thriving where she works as a money coach to help other women experience the same financial transformation in their lives that she experienced in her own life.
Walli is a first-generation college graduate and daughter of an immigrant who spent her 20s spending every dollar she earned while saving very little. She thought she was doing well because she kept her bills paid and didn’t have credit card debt. But she had two AHA moments that turned her finances around. Now she has a millionaire dollar portfolio and is on the way to being work-optional by the age of 40!
In this episode, we discuss:
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Certified Financial Planner
Welcome to the Worth Listening podcast and blog where we focus on having positive and productive conversations about money.
Interested in being a guest on our show? Email us today at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
One-of-a-kind retreats where finances and adventure stop conflicting and start connecting. Join us in Medellin, Colombia, to experience financial planning recreated!
Lets asses your symptoms to see if you need a "Wellness Exam", a "Sick Visit", or if you should head to the "Emergency Room". Have fun, but the more honest your answers are the more accurate your diagnosis will be.
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Thanksgiving kicks off the busy season for food banks, and the need continues to grow at shelters and pantries across Wisconsin.
More than 60,000 people in west central Wisconsin receive assistance indirectly from Eau Claire’s Feed My People Food Bank. Executive director Emily Moore says the holidays are the busiest time of year and she expects the need to be slightly up this year. She says many people reaching out for help have jobs, but they’re stretched thin.
“It can be choices they’re making between needs from medication or transportation issues,” she says.”Something breaks down in their car, when there’s an added expense there’s more trouble.”
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The need for holiday meals is also on the rise in the Milwaukee area. And to top it off, Hunger Task Force Milwaukee executive director Sherrie Tussler says they’re facing a shortage of fruits and vegetables because of this year’s drought. With a national emphasis on donating to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief, Tussler says she hopes that will encourage Wisconsinites to give locally.
“When people respond to a national disaster- especially a basic needs thing, like having utilities, or decent clothes or food- it heightens in their mind the awareness that people nearby are in trouble,” she says. “So when Katrina hit New Orleans, Hunger Task Force was actually very successful in its fundraising drive because people thought about it and they cared.”
Tussler says she hopes donations pick up this year. She ended last year in a deficit, partly because they were serving more meals to children. Tussler also says food drives have been on the decline.
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2025, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
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Each spring, Jessica and Dirk Beamer write an original script for, and stage a play with, The Edge … a teen performing arts group at Hope Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills. This year’s production, Tell Your Story, focuses on four high school seniors facing their fears and sharing their hopes as they anticipate life after high school. Weekly rehearsals were well under way when Michigan’s Shelter in Place order brought business as usual to a sudden halt.
“We have thirteen kids in the show this year,” says Dirk. “As we talked with them, we realized how frustrated they have been – the seniors especially – by all of the cancelations changing their end of school year plans. With buy-in from the group, we decided to keep practicing – through the wonders of zoom – in hopes that we’ll be able to do the show one way or the other before our seniors head off to college in the fall.”
Each Wednesday night, The Edge convenes online for rehearsal. More recently, students have scheduled one on one virtual sessions with adult mentors to work on music and drama. And as Dirk reminds the group, “We can’t promise them how or when this might happen … whether onstage or in a parking lot or online … but we’re committed to doing whatever we can to honor and showcase all of their hard work, talent and commitment.”
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Thomas Q. Culhane Ed.D.
Date of Passing:
Culhane, Thomas Q., Ed.D., 92, formerly of Ferry Lane, Barrington, died peacefully on September 15, 2022 at the Scandinavian Home, Cranston. He was the husband of the late Anne (Tucker) Culhane.
Born in Malone, NY, a son of the late Thomas B. and Mabel (Quenelle) Culhane, he lived in Barrington for 51 years.
Thomas graduated from Massena Central High School in Massena, NY. He attended Potsdam State University and earned degrees in music and several graduate degrees in education, including his Doctorate of Education at the University of Buffalo. He taught in several school districts in upstate New York before moving with his family to Marquette, Michigan, where he was on faculty as principal of the John D. Pierce School at Northern Michigan University. He moved to Barrington in 1971 and became principal of the Henry Barnard School at Rhode Island College. He continued his career in education throughout his life in several other roles, including as an adjunct professor at Providence College and working for the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training on projects related to guidance counseling for high school students. Additionally, Tom worked as a programmer and taught the application of computer sciences in business and education. Tom also worked as a Constable for the Barrington Police Department as well as other positions for a number of years.
Tom was an Eagle Scout and a 70 year Scouter. He served as long-time Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop Six in Barrington. He also worked with Scouting on numerous projects and served on many committees at the District and Narragansett Council level. He was an avid reader and a loyal supporter of the Friends of the Barrington Public Library. He was a congregant at St. Luke’s Church from the time he moved to Barrington and served as an usher in his later years. Tom was a gifted musician and could play a wide variety of instruments. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, canoeing, skiing and hiking. Tom had a passion for automobiles and technology, classical music and big bands, and puzzles and stamp collecting. Above all, Tom loved being a husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed playing games with his children and grandchildren, and teaching them to play music. Tom was also very fond of his grand-dogs and loved spending time with them.
He is survived by two sons, Brian T. Culhane and his wife Carolyn of Vienna, VA and Timothy L. Culhane and his partner Anne of Cranston and six grandchildren.
His funeral will be held on Monday September 19, 2022 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Luke Church, Washington Road, Barrington at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Forest Chapel Cemetery, Nayatt Road, Barrington.
Calling hours are Sunday 3-7 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Thomas’s memory to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Rhode Island Chapter, P.O. Box 41658, Providence, RI, 02940 would be deeply appreciated.
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A Justice Department memo from August of 2002 leaked to the Washington Post and published by that newspaper on June 13 constitutes prima facie evidence that the US government adopted a policy of torture in connection with its so-called “war on terrorism” and its operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The memo gives the lie to the official claim that responsibility for the use of torture against Iraqi prisoners held by the US at Abu Ghraib prison rests with a few “bad apples” among rank-and-file military guards. The torture of prisoners has been carried out with the knowledge and approval of officials at the highest levels of the Bush administration.
White House officials decided to employ torture with full knowledge that they were violating longstanding and specific prohibitions against such methods under both international and US law.
The memo was written for Alberto Gonzales, the counsel for the president, and prepared by officials in the Justice Department. On Sunday night the Washington Post posted on its web site a draft version dated August 1, 2002 and entitled “Re: Standards of Conduct for Interrogation under 18 USC Sections 2340-2340A.” It is signed by Assistant Attorney General Jay Bybee. According to the Post, it was commissioned by the CIA. But the fact that it is addressed to Gonzales links it directly to President George W. Bush.
The memo specifically addresses legislation (Sections 2340 and 2340A of Title 18 of the United States Code) adopted by the US government in 1994 in accordance with the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT). CAT is an international treaty negotiated under the Reagan administration that calls for all signatories to implement laws banning torture.
The purpose of the memo is to concoct a legal pretext for circumventing the anti-torture laws and provide the administration with a degree of legal cover for actions that are defined under international law as war crimes. The August 1, 2002 memo was accompanied by another Justice Department memo advancing the specious argument that individuals alleged by the US to be members of Al Qaeda or other terrorist groups are not covered by the Geneva Conventions.
When news of the August, 2002 memo first emerged last week, Attorney General John Ashcroft, in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, flatly refused to provide committee members with copies. The fact that the memo was leaked to the Washington Post and the newspaper decided to publish it is an indication of the enormous divisions that have emerged within the state apparatus and the Bush administration itself over the government’s foreign policy in general, and the occupation of Iraq in particular.
An assertion of presidential dictatorship
The authors of the memo set out to accomplish two goals. First, they seek to define torture in the most restricted manner possible, thereby allowing a wide variety of actions traditionally held to be violations of international laws against torture. Second, they seek to provide a blanket rationale for employing any and all methods deemed useful for extracting information from alleged terrorist detainees. In this connection, the Justice Department lawyers assert that US laws banning torture may be unconstitutional. They make this assertion by claiming that the US president, as commander-in-chief, wields unlimited powers in time of war.
The implications of this pseudo-legal and pseudo-constitutional claim cannot be overstated. It implies not only unlimited powers of the executive branch to wage war abroad, but also the right of the president to assume dictatorial powers at home—in utter disregard of constitutional safeguards for civil liberties and constitutional provisions for legislative and judicial oversight of the executive branch.
Given that the government, with the support of both the Democratic and Republican parties, has declared the US to be engaged in a global “war on terror” of indeterminate duration, the assertion of untrammeled war-time presidential powers is tantamount to the assertion of a permanent presidential dictatorship.
A tortured defense of torture
According to the memo, even the most inhumane forms of mental and physical abuse do not rise to the level of “torture.” One wonders whether the authors of the memo would be so pettifogging in their legalistic arguments if they were subjected to the methods that they seek to whitewash.
They write: “Physical pain amounting to torture must be equivalent in intensity to the pain accompanying serious physical injury, such as organ failure, impairment of bodily function, or even death. For purely mental pain or suffering to amount to torture under Section 2340, it must result in significant psychological harm of significant duration, e.g., lasting for months or even years.”
According to the memo, this conclusion comes from an analysis of the word “severe” in the language of Section 2340A, which defines torture as “an act committed by a person acting under the color of law specifically intended to inflict severe physical or mental pain or suffering.”
Since the statute does not define “severe,” the authors turn to legislative context, citing a use of the word from legislation governing...health benefits! Here we find that severe implies “(1) serious jeopardy, (2) serious impairment of bodily functions, or (3) serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part.”
The memo states, “Although these statutes address a substantially different subject from Section 2340, they are nonetheless helpful for understanding what constitutes severe physical pain...Such damage must rise to the level of death, organ failure, or the permanent impairment of a significant bodily function.”
According to the memo, even the infliction of severe physical pain does not constitute a violation of the law, which, the authors claim, requires that the infliction of such pain be the “specific intent” of the individual engaging in the act. “If the defendant acted knowing that severe pain or suffering was reasonably likely to result from his action, but no more, he would have acted only with general intent...As a theoretical matter, therefore, knowledge alone that a particular result is certain to occur does not constitute specific intent.”
With regard to mental torture, the memo notes that according to the law it applies only to cases involving “prolonged mental harm,” which is caused by or results from one of four specific acts listed in the statute.
The following extraordinary phrasing sums up the tenor of the memo as a whole: “A defendant must specifically intend to cause prolonged mental harm for the defendant to have committed torture. It could be argued that a defendant needs to have specific intent only to commit the predicate acts that give rise to prolonged mental harm...We believe that this approach is contrary to the text of the statute. The statute requires that the defendant specifically intend to inflict severe mental pain or suffering. Because the statute requires this mental state [intention] with respect to the infliction of severe mental pain, and because it expressly defines severe mental pain in terms of prolonged mental harm, that mental state [intention] must be present with respect to prolonged mental harm.”
In other words, torture is not torture if the specific intent is merely to, for example, administer mind-altering substances that destroy the individual’s personality. The torturer must actually specifically intend to inflict prolonged mental harm. If the person committing the act has a “good faith belief” that such harm will not result, then his actions do not constitute torture.
The purpose of these and other sophistries—in the course of which the authors expound on the meaning of “other,” “disrupt,” “profound,” and “immanent”—is obvious: to increase the arsenal of legal defenses against charges of torture and make it difficult to prosecute the perpetrators.
The authors note that while CAT calls on signatories to implement legislation prohibiting torture, it only urges countries to take steps to prevent “other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment” and does not call for a ban on these actions. Since torture is only the most “severe” form of such treatment, the memo concludes that neither the treaty nor the statute prohibits a wide array of possible actions. Most of the actions depicted in the photographs taken at the Abu Ghraib prison would not be considered torture under the definition provided in the memo.
The memo then proceeds to argue that even where the perpetrator commits actions sufficiently heinous to qualify as “torture,” there are a number of legal arguments that can be mustered in the torturer’s defense. On these issues, the memo speaks for itself:
“Even if an interrogation method arguably were to violate Section 2340A, the statute would be unconstitutional if it impermissibly encroached on the President’s constitutional power to conduct a military campaign...Any effort to apply Section 2340A in a manner that interferes with the President’s direction of such core war matters as the detention and interrogation of enemy combatants thus would be unconstitutional... Congress may no more regulate the President’s ability to detain and interrogate enemy combatants than it may regulate his ability to direct troop movements on the battlefield.”
Further, the memo argues, “Foremost among the objectives committed to the trust by the Constitution is the security of the nation. As Hamilton explained in arguing for the Constitution’s adoption, because ‘the circumstances which may affect the public safety’ are not ‘reducible within certain determinate limits, it must be admitted, as a necessary consequence, that there can be no limitation of that authority, which is to provide for the defense and protection of the community, in any matter essential to its efficacy.’”
And later: “As we have made clear in other opinions involving the war against al Qaeda, the nation’s right to self-defense has been triggered by the events of September 11. If a government defendant were to harm an enemy combatant during an interrogation in a manner that might arguably violate Section 2340A, he would be doing so in order to prevent further attacks on the Untied States by the al Qaeda network. In that case, we believe that he could argue that his actions were justified by the executive branch’s constitutional authority to protect the nation from attack.”
These are extraordinary arguments. According to the Justice Department, Congress can enact no legislation that would limit the discretion of the president in the prosecution of war. Since the country is supposedly at war as a consequence of the attacks of September 11—though no declaration of war has been enacted and there is no indication of precisely who the enemy is—no restrictions are permitted on the way the president chooses to handle individuals captured in the course of this war. If the torture—or, for that matter, slaughter—of prisoners is deemed by the president to be necessary to advance the war effort, neither the Congress nor the people have any right to oppose him.
In fact, the qualification that the country is at war and that the prisoners are enemy combatants is entirely meaningless, since the administration has delegated to itself the right to determine when the country is at war and who constitutes the enemy. There is, in principle, nothing to prevent the president from ordering the seizure and torture or murder of American citizens, on the grounds that they are “enemy combatants.” In fact, the government has already asserted its right to seize US citizens and imprison them for life, without bringing charges or allowing them access to lawyers or the courts, in the cases of Jose Padilla and Yasser Hamdi.
The publication of this memo further demolishes the attempts of the political and media establishment to portray the war in Iraq as a struggle to “liberate” the Iraqi people and “democratize” the Middle East. The real character of U.S. foreign policy is summed up in the means the government is prepared to utilize to accomplish its aims: torture and criminality.
Those engaged in the planning of these operations are fully aware of the illegality of their actions. This is precisely why such pseudo-legal memos are necessary. Moreover, the emergence of such memos highlights the significance of the refusal of the US government to join international legal bodies such as the International Criminal Court. Those who wield power know precisely that their actions fall under the category of war crimes, for which they can be prosecuted.
Those who are carrying out these policies are war criminals and should be tried as such.
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Step into Marjorie Roberts' home office and her pictures tell the story of the best moments of her life.
There is a picture of her receiving her doctorate degree in business. Then, there is a picture of her and her husband from their final trip to Las Vegas before the pandemic.
But the pictures also show a life Roberts says she will never live again because of what COVID-19 has done to her.
“You know, growing up your parents and the world tell you to go to the military, get a job, work, buy a house," Roberts said, as she looks at her accomplishments on her wall. "I did everything.”
Prior to the pandemic, Roberts managed a gift shop at a hospital in Atlanta.
“I was just happy. My life was good. It wasn’t perfect," she said.
Not long after she says the gift shop closed in March of 2020, she felt the symptoms of COVID-19.
“That morning I woke up, I was fine. I was fine, and by the time that the sun went down that night, my life had forever changed," Roberts recalled. “I just felt bad and the fatigue, and it just happened so quick.”
She is one of the country’s earliest COVID-19 survivors, but now about 20 months later, her battle continues.
Doctors found damage to her lungs, her liver, and she even lost teeth, since she had COVID.
“Seven teeth all at once, in the front my mouth," Roberts said.
A UC Davis study found as many as a third of COVID-19 survivors live with a symptom of the virus long-term.
Roberts says as a COVID-19 long-hauler, it’s hard to work. She is a certified life coach.
“I still have like no energy. I do walk. It took me months to be able to walk up this block," Roberts said.
Roberts says while COVID-19 has hurt her health, it’s also hurt how she and her husband get by.
“We went from a two-income house, savings, to him. It’s all on him," she said.
“We all know someone who has been directly impacted by this. Many of them are still suffering," says Chris Kocher, who leads COVID Survivors for Change.
The nonpartisan nationwide group is pushing for more government support for COVID-19 long-haulers, many of whom are now struggling to make a living.
In July, the Biden administration issued new guidance that said COVID long-haulers may qualify for government disability assistance, but Kocher said more needs to be done.
“This is a new condition. This is a new disease, so we need to make sure we are listening. The medical system is listening. To people who have COVID, first and for most, they’re the experts in what their bodies are going through, what their journey of healing has been," Kocher said.
These days, Roberts spends much of her time in a prayer room she's created in her home.
"This is where the magic happens," she said, as she looked at her Bible.
Roberts also leads a weekly support group for COVID-19 long haulers like herself.
“We stick together," she said. "Because we’re all we got.”
The truth about long-haul COVID is that at this point, there is much we don’t know.
“I’m going to be OK because have to. I have to, I have no choice," Roberts said.
While doctors work to find answers as to what causes long-haul COVID and how long the impact could last, those still suffering, like Roberts, say they can only try to move past its impact on their bodies, their lives, and their livelihoods.
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It has come across our attention at Max Dental that many aging patients are concerned about losing teeth as they grow older. The truth of the matter is that there is no reason for senior citizens to lose their teeth other than because of oral disease.
Your perfect smile can last you a lifetime, if you take proper care of it.
“Most dental professionals are seeing that these older citizens are keeping their teeth healthy, allowing for a natural smile with no need of dental implants or dentures.”
The aging generation is now one of the fastest growing populations in North America. Most dental professionals are seeing that these citizens are keeping their teeth healthy, allowing for a natural smile with no need of dental implants or dentures.
However, a natural smile that lasts a lifetime is only possible with proper oral health care—which typically requires an annual visit to the team at Max Dental.
“We have found that seniors take longer breaks from visiting the dentist,” says Dr. Michael Drance, “it seems as if they stop caring because they don’t think their oral hygiene matters anymore.”
Proper oral health care is essential for older people for a multitude of reasons. One of which is dry mouth, which slows down the production of saliva. Often seen in elderly patients, dry mouth can be harmful because saliva helps to prevent tooth decay by washing away food particles and eliminating acids. Luckily, a dentist can fix dry mouth.
Senior citizens should also remember to maintain a regiment of daily flossing and brushing with fluoride toothpaste. Elderly people are likely to get cavities where older fillings have broken or where receding gums have left unprotected surfaces.
In addition, for elderly patients to maintain optimal oral health, snacks with sugars and starch should be eliminated.
Keep your smile healthy and complete with proper oral care! Take some time to contact us at Max Dental for a check-up and cleaning today.
“One of the leading causes of cavities is from carbonated beverages; which not only result in cavities but also increase obesity in today’s teenager.”
With teenagers eating an increased amount of fast food and carbonated beverages to keep up with their busy lifestyle, family dental clinics are witnessing a generation inflicting serious damage to their oral and overall health.
A poor diet that consists of sugary treats and fast food can result in premature loss of tooth enamel, resulting in a weaker tooth structure. Due to this, it is especially important that teenagers try to maintain a healthy diet.
One of the leading causes of cavities is from carbonated beverages; which not only result in cavities but also increase obesity in today’s teenager.
The citric, tartaric, carbonic and phosphoric acids that come from pop can often lead to the breakdown of tooth enamel, naturally leading to cavities or tooth decay.
In order to actively prevent cavities from occurring, teenagers and parents need to decrease the amount of sugar-filled pop consumed. In addition, regular checkups and cleanings need to be scheduled at your local family dental clinic to ensure optimal oral health.
Contact Max Dental today to book an appointment or to learn more about cavity prevention for teenagers.
The Academy of General Dentistry has confirmed that historically, on average men are less likely to visit the dentist than women. Studies further revealed that men have been either afraid to go and embarrassed about it, or they just don’t have the time for it.
Interestingly, these days men are getting back into the dental chair as they realize that a dazzling smile is an invaluable asset in the business world. More and more male patients are coming into our office asking for cosmetic dentistry procedures like whitening and veneers!
The truth is, nothing closes the deal like a healthy, handsome smile care of your dental experts at Max Dental. We no longer live in the days were most men worked one job for their entire life, in today’s world a man will go though many interviews and work for a variety of employers.
It’s also now common place for middle aged gentlemen to be in competition with young men in the workplace which has placed greater importance on a man’s appearance.
In today’s world, a winning smile is the key to success in business, but aside from that routine 6-month hygiene visits are imperative to maintaining optimal oral health.
Modern dentistry is safe, relaxing and keeps you feeling energetic and youthful. The days of being afraid of the dentist are over thanks to sedation dentistry. More and more men and realizing the benefits of great oral health extend into helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.
So guys, it’s time you give us a call, and we’ll get you looking and feeling great for your next interview, boardroom meeting or sales call!
Many of our patients have many questions about wisdom teeth and wisdom teeth removal so for your convenience Max Dental has put together a blog post that covers the facts about wisdom teeth.
Wisdom teeth are the last to erupt in your mouth and usually this occurs between the late teens and early twenties. This youthful time of life has been referred to as the “Age of Wisdom” hence the name of this particular molar.
Anthropologists speculate that our early ancestors rough diet caused an enormous amount of wear of their teeth. Their teeth then drifted to compensate for the wear, making space for wisdom teeth to come in during adolescence.
In modern times our diet is significantly softer, along with the orthodontic tooth straightening popularity have developed a fuller dental arch, leaving no room for wisdom teeth to come in. This creates problems when the wisdom teeth erupt in the mouth.
Impacted wisdom teeth are very painful and lead to infection, in addition they may damage adjacent teeth and roots. Despite the serious concern with regard to impacted wisdom teeth the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation as well as the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons confirm that wisdom teeth that are impacted are just as prone to disease as wisdom teeth that erupted in the mouth in an upright, normal position.
The question is often asked, “If my wisdom teeth don’t hurt, why must I get them removed?”. The fact is not all problems caused by wisdom teeth are painful or visible. Whether you are aware of it or not, your wisdom teeth can cause serious damage.
The roots of your wisdom teeth become longer as they grow, making the wisdom teeth very complicated to remove. We can’t foresee what problems will occur as you age with your wisdom teeth in tact, however we do know it can be extremely painful, as well as more complicated to treat as you get older.
Our sedation dentistry makes procedures like wisdom teeth removal a comfortable and relaxing experience for all our patients who require it, especially those who suffer from dental anxiety.
Contact our Yaletown office to book your wisdom teeth removal appointment today.
In our continuous series of the best “ways to prevent cavities”, Dr. Michael Drance in Yaletown explains why vending machines are causing more and more cavities in children and adults.
“Instead of this cavity-causing, sugar-filled, junk food, consider the following alternatives that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but limit cavities from occurring…”
Vending machines are quick, easy and cheap. Put in some of your extra pocket cash and instantly enjoy a chocolate bar, chip bag, or even a can of pop. That’s not the only thing you’re getting for cheap, vending machines are not only giving out sugar-filled treats; they are also giving out cavities!
When you choose to satisfy your hunger with a chocolate bar or bag of candy, the bacteria in your mouth starts digesting sugar, quickly turning it into acid. This harmful chemical stays on your teeth and begins to eat away at the natural enamel (the material that protects your smile from tooth decay). When enamel gets eaten, you get a cavity!
So what are some helpful ways to prevent cavities from occurring? Always remember to brush your teeth after eating any sugar-filled treat. If you don’t have a chance to brush, don’t even think about treating yourself!
Instead of this cavity-causing, sugar-filled, junk food, consider the following alternatives that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but limit cavities from occurring:
Raw veggies and fruit
Nuts and seeds
Subscribe to our blog for more helpful ways to prevent cavities, or contact the friendly team at Max Dental to learn more about what causes cavities.
If you’re worried about your child’s oral health over Halloween, you don’t have to stress. We here at Max Dental have some great tips for protecting your child’s teeth.
Halloween is on the horizon and your health partners at Max Dental want to help you protect your kids from something even scarier than zombies, ghosts and goblins this Halloween. There’s something even more bone-chilling called tooth decay!
We all remember the joys of trick-or-treating, and coming home to unload our sugary spoils and eat candy until our tummies ached. Parents are in the scariest position at Halloween, predicting the cavities, temper tantrums and hyperactivity that will result from the copious candy intake by their youngsters.
The best way to avoid any of these truly tricky consequences in the aftermath of Halloween is not to consume any candy at all. However, we know that’s highly unlikely and that’s why your experts at Max Dental Dental have created a Halloween candy guide to help protect your kids from tooth decay and thereby ensure their optimal oral health for life.
Below is a listing from most harmful to the safest treats your kids should be choosing from their trick-or-treat bag:
Sour Power – Sour candies are the absolute worst in that studies have revealed that the acids in sour candies are so destructive because they dissolve enamel on contact!
Hardly Harmless – Hard candy needs to be sucked on for an extended period of time and very chewy candies are harmful in that they get stuck between the teeth. Both hard and chewy candy allow bacteria to wreak havoc on your child’s teeth for a much longer period of time.
Resist Raisins – Don’t be fooled by their natural derivative. Raisins easily damage dental work because they are very sticky and do not mix well with fillings, braces or retainers.
Candy Bars Get Four Stars – While we can’t say candy bars are good for your oral health, they are less harmful because they are eaten quickly allowing less time for the sugar to damage with acid.
Dissolve Your Worry – Powder candy is fairly safe as the sugar dissolves quickly and makes little contact with the teeth.
Eat Two or Three if They’re Sugar Free – As obvious as it seems, sugar-free candy is the most highly recommended Halloween treat for your children’s teeth. You can even prevent cavities by chewing sugar free gum! Sugar free gum promotes increased saliva which neutralizes harmful bacteria.
If your little monsters will be in need a routine dental cleaning after Halloween give us a call and book an appointment today!
Has anyone ever told you that you grind your teeth in your sleep? Perhaps a parent or partner may even try to wake you up while you’re grinding. Unfortunately, most people who grind their teeth in their sleep, don’t even know they’re doing it. Teeth grinding is one of the most common sleep disorders referred to in the medical profession as Bruxism. The symptoms for which are broad and far reaching, including: jaw stiffness and soreness, anxiety, stress, depression, headaches as well as insomnia. Your health partners at Max Dental want to empower you to combat Bruxism, so you wake up feeling rested, pain free and ready for the day!
Quality of sleep factors greatly into how you perform in your waking hours, whether at work or at home. If you are resting well, you are feeling well and needless to say the reverse is true as well. There are several ways dental professionals diagnose and treat bruxism. As with any other health problem, early detection is the key to treating this particular sleep disorder. There are various ways to test the frequency and duration of your grinding throughout the night. Most importantly, there are treatment methods available such as dental guards and splints which are typically worn on a long-term basis during each and every night’s sleep.
Over the counter mouth guards sold at drug stores, while inexpensive, are considered by dental professionals to be ineffective in preventing tooth erosion and further decay. A good nights rest is imperative to maintaining a healthy quality of life for you and your family. If you or your children experience bruxism, consult your Max Dental expert for treatment options as your oral health depends upon it.
Contact our Vancouver dental clinic to find out how we can help you get the rest you need.
Studies reveal that a better smile can be a contributing factor to success in your career. Interacting with colleagues and clients on a day-to-day basis, your appearance greatly influences the way people around you perceive and interact with you. Say for instance, you need a report earlier than you anticipated from your co-worker. You would be surprised how far a brilliant smile can go in getting that report ahead of time!
On a whole, people tend to make subconscious judgements about each person they interact with and encounter. When going in for an interview, meeting with a prospective client, or making business contacts you want to leave a positive impression that lasts. Nothing is more memorable than a fantastic smile. Walk into the boardroom with confidence, smile like you mean it, and you will have the respect and favor of your employers or employees.
Contact Max Dental for more information about what a smile makeover can do for you!
Sometimes due to fear, laziness or anxiety, patients tend to “forget” about booking a regular dental cleaning or checkup at their local, friendly dental clinic. In order to encourage you to schedule your next checkup and cleaning at Max Dental now, here’s a few good reasons why regular dental visits are so important:
“Patients who visit the dentist regularly are much less likely to need major procedures such as root canals, gum grafts and tooth extraction.”
1. Avoid Painful Procedures: Patients who visit the dentist regularly are much less likely to need major procedures such as root canals, gum grafts and tooth extraction. This means that patients are saving money, avoiding painful dental procedures and staying healthy!
2. Beautiful Smiles: A good looking smile starts with healthy teeth, and regular checkups and cleanings at Max Dental will keep you looking your best. A professional cleaning can also help remove stains on your teeth, giving them a healthy shine that will impress everyone you meet.
3. Detect oral cancer early: One of the deadliest cancers, but easiest to diagnose, is oral cancer. At our Vancouver dental clinic, we have invested in the VELscope exam system, which works to detect cancer at the earliest stages.
4. Good example for your kids: If you have children who look up to you, make sure you practice good oral hygiene habits. Make dental checkups a priority in life, allowing for a future full of healthy smiles.
5. Reduce gum disease: Many adults will eventually get some type of periodontal disease, a leading cause of tooth loss. Luckily, gum disease can easily be treated or reversed, but only if your oral health is checked closely by the team at Max Dental.
For more information on maintaining good oral health, or to book a dental cleaning and checkup, contact us today!
I've gone to a couple of dental clinics in Vancouver and none have come close to MAX Dental. The staff was incredibly kind and made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. I had been putting off a cleaning for a while, but they didn't make a big deal about it, which I really appreciated. They were all very kind and understanding. They were also honest about what I needed and didn’t push any unnecessary procedures and treatments. I highly recommend them!!
The receptionist Rupinder is super helpful kind and friendly. I’ve been going to Max dental for years and the whole staff team is amazing. They do an amazing job and are very honest and thorough with their work.
I recently visited Max Dental and had an outstanding experience. From the moment I walked in I was so nervous and scared but I was welcomed by friendly and professional staff who made me feel comfortable right away. The clinic is modern, clean, and equipped with the latest technology, which gave me confidence in the quality of care.
Dr.Shin, Ainslie and Rupinder were incredibly thorough in explaining every step of the procedure, ensuring I understood what was happening and why. They were patient, attentive, and made sure I was at ease throughout my appointment. I appreciated their attention to detail and genuine care for my well-being.
Overall, my experience at Max Dental exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch dental care in a comfortable and professional environment.
I have been here several times now and I can honestly say it is the best dental clinic in Vancouver! Great staff and great professionals. Ainslie the office manager was very helpful, welcoming and very understanding of my needs. Would highly recommend to anyone who’s thinking about getting work on their teeth. 5 stars
The dental hygienist was very kind and polite, and Dr. Wong easily removed my wisdom teeth🦷, which I had been worried about for many years....I feel relieved that I don't have to worry about it anymore.
I am a new patient at Max Dental, a highly recommended and professional service from start to finish. The office Manager was very friendly and helpful in getting me booked in. Brooke the hygienist who was cleaning my teeth was very thorough and gentle when performing the clean and scans. Thanks again to Max Dental, can recommend to anyone looking for a good dentistry practice.
Dr. Wong and his team at Max Dental are the best. I have to drag myself going to dentist but they make it really fun, informative and easy. I have found Dr. Wong has amazing bed side manners, qualified and just a fun person.
I’ve been going to max dental for over a decade and the service is always outstanding. From the reception to assistants to the dentist, they strive for quality customer service and outstanding work. Dr.Wong is by far the best in my opinion! He makes me feel so comfortable and calm, and is very caring and genuine. Anywhere else I have had to go to when out of the province, I’ve had to get nitrous and have severe anxiety due to terrible experiences, but never have I had any at Max Dental. Dr.Wong made me confident in my smile again and I could not be more happy! Thank your Dr.Wong and thank you Max Dental!
Such a wonderful experience with Dr. Clarence Wong and the whole team! I had my wisdom tooth bothering me and was able to quickly get an appointment. We did X-rays and extraction. So efficient and absolutely painless. Dr. Wong and his assistant explained every step and all the details, plus aftercare instructions. The whole time (which was hardly half an hour) I felt very safe and calm. Would definitely go back for all of my dental needs! Their pricing is also very reasonable and I greatly appreciated the estimates and transparency as someone without the insurance.
I don't usually write reviews but I had such a great experience at Max Dental. Dr. Clarence Wong is probably one of the nicest dentist I've met in Vancouver! very compassionate and was very thorough during the whole procedure. Extremely satisfied with my experience here :) thank you.
Amazing staff here! I have always disliked dentists with a passion, fear of needles actually, they did everything in ways that calmed me and I hardly even felt a thing! I will return regularly. Thank you.
Love this place! They are always, helpful, friendly, on time and reasonable in their suggestions. Their office is clean and up to date in terms of technology. They do great work and I highly recommend them.
I moved to Vancouver and needed and new dentist. My brother recommended Max Dental. Everyone working here is fantastic! From the first time I called to every appointment since I’ve had nothing but wonderful experiences and top notch customer service. Highly recommend.
Contacted me after a leaving a negative review. They were extremely apologetic and understanding. I unfortunately saw a new dentist and assistant that were not great. Would definitely go back to see my previous dentist and hygienist here as I've always been very happy with every visit until the last one.
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Regular YD-ers know about my coffee addiction and how I love my cuppa joe by my side. According to my survey there are two kinda tea/coffee drinkers, ones who love their brew piping hot (or a particular temperature) and ones who prefer tepid. The Nano Heated Mug caters to the former faction; those who love hot beverages at the ideal drinkable temperature.
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Insulated mugs and those with wired warmers are quite cumbersome to be honest. They never manage to keep the drink at one consistent temperature for a long duration. This is where the Nano Heated Mug scores big time; it is a mug designed to work wirelessly and holds a beverage to the ideal drinkable temperature for 45 minutes. For example, if I pour in my piping hot coffee, the mug will bring the coffee to the ideal temp (145-155 degrees Fahrenheit) hold it at that steady temperature for 45 minutes at one go! I can take the mug to meetings, on the go … no worries at all!
Of course its not a one time wonder, otherwise that’s a lot of money to spend on a single hot drink! The one-time full charge lasts you for 7 to 8 refills. What this means is that if you drink two cups of coffee / tea a day, then the cup on a full charge will last you for about four days.
The big question is how does this work and what’s in it for you.
- The Wireless Heated Mug uses the Patented Nano Heat green technology. In 2012 it won the top green Innovations award in Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence.
- Nano heat technology means no more wires tying you to a heating source. You simply charge your nano mug with the included USB cord in your house, your car or even at your computer.
- Once charged, disconnect and off you go with a perfectly heated beverage for up to 45 minutes. In a meeting, on a phone call, taking care of the kids, or running errands – your drink will remain at the perfect drinkable temperature throughout.
Designers: Design HMI and Green Lama [ Buy it Here ]
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'We'll quit talks if building resumes'
Hours after Hillary Clinton announces launch of direct negotiations with no preconditions, senior officials in Palestinian Authority stress they would quit talks should Israel resume settlement construction. Meanwhile, Arab newspaper reports US provided Palestinians with guarantees in entering negotiations
Palestinian leadership announced Saturday that it accepts the United States' invitation to enter into direct talks with Israel, however PA senior officials conditioned talks with a continued freeze in settlement construction. Meanwhile, Israeli state officials stressed that a freeze continuation was not an option.
Also on Saturday, Arab media reported that the Palestinians had set conditions for direct talks which the US accepted and provided guarantees for.
Palestinian sources told the London-based al-Hayat newspaper that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accepted American guarantees since Washington "already knows where talks should proceed and how they should end." This suggests an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders.
The sources added that the US administration would push for a continuation of the freeze in settlement construction.
At the end of a PLO Executive Committee meeting chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said that any new Israeli construction on future Palestinian state lands would cause the PA to withdraw from negotiations. "Should the Israeli government issue new tenders on September 26, we will not be able to continue with talks," he said.
PLO official Yasser Abd Rabbo also stressed that talks would be jeopardized should Israel fail to fully cease construction. The Palestinians said that their entry into negotiations is based on the Quartet's announcement and not on the US declaration. The Quartet announcement does not mention a lack of preconditions.
The PLO Executive Committee also stated that the talks will focus on all permanent status issues and will be based on the Quartet's non-recognition of the annexation of east Jerusalem.
Meanwhile, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak accepted an invitation by the United States to attend the launch of direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced Friday that Israel and the Palestinian Authority have agreed to return to the negotiating table, under US mediation.
In her statement, Clinton invited Netanyahu and Abbas to a September 2nd summit in Washington, hosted by US President Barack Obama.
Clinton said that the talks will be held with no preconditions and that the US believes an agreement can be reached within a year.
Also Friday, the Quartet of world powers engaged in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process issued a statement calling on both parties to accept Clinton's invitation to a September summit. The Quartet pledged its support for the talks, and reiterated Clinton's hope that a peace agreement could be achieved within a year.
US special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell was the only one to address the issue of the settlement construction freeze in a rather vague statement in which he noted that the US's stance on settlements had not changed. He stressed that both parties should act in way which would support the peace process and not compromise it.
However, senior Israeli state officials told Ynet on Friday that a continuation of the construction freeze was "not on the table."
"There is a government decision – and we shall abide by it," one source said. There is a majority in the forum of seven cabinet ministers which endorses the end of the freeze at the designated date. Only two ministers might support a continuation – Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Intelligence and Atomic Energy Minister Dan Meridor.
Palestinian groups reject talks
Various Palestinian organizations condemned direct negotiations with Israel on Friday. Hamas rejected the call for talks, describing it as a new attempt to deceive the Palestinian people. "The Palestinian people will not be bound to the outcomes," Hamas spokesman, Sami Abu Zuhri said.
The Islamic Jihad stated that the PLO Executive Committee's discussion was "capitulation to an American edict meant to serve Israeli interests." The group stressed that the discussion does not represent the popular and national Palestinian consensus, but only that of a small group which benefits from the continuation of the division within the Palestinian people.
Palestinian Parliament member Mustafa Barghouti said that Clinton's version of negotiations was more dangerous than the Camp David talks held over a decade ago as it is not based on a construction freeze and has no clear foundations.
Reuters, Roni Sofer and Roee Nahmias contributed to this report
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A top commentator at the Washington Post urged US President Barack Obama to help Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "climb down from his unwise rhetoric"; and the New York Times asserts that "Leaders need flexibility and ambiguity, not just hard and fast red lines."
- Obama in Rosh Hashanah greeting: Let's renew bond
US official: Nuclear bomb is our red line
Barak urges discretion on Israel-US differences
David Ignatius of the Washington Post's opinion piece, titled "Puzzled by a 'red line' demand," wonders about Netanyahu's "almost daily demands" for the US to set a clear red line for Iran, and asks "What does he wants beyond what President Obama has already stated?"
Ignatius said that "Obama believes he has drawn the US red line as clearly as a superpower ever should." He noted previous statements by Obama, saying that the US has a national security interest in preventing the Islamic Republic from achieving military nuclear capabilities.
He further notes that the Obama administration has already proved it plans to stop Iran by directing the US Armed forces to formulate a detailed plan of attack should Iran cross the US' line.
Ignatius hedged that Netanyahu's true aim is to see Obama issue a de-facto ultimatum or deadline for Iran to stop its nuclear enrichment.
'Presidents don't turn over power of war and peace' (Photo: AFP)
"Watching Netanyahu’s public, Hamlet-like anguishing over the past year about 'to bomb or not to bomb,' one suspects the real issue for him isn't red lines so much as trust that they will be enforced," the Washington Post states.
The relations between the American president and the Israeli prime minister have often been strained and close associates on both sides say they are plagued by mutual mistrust both on a personal level and on a political one.
"Netanyahu should understand that no country can allow another to impose the conditions under which it will go to war," Ignatius wrote. "Presidents don't turn over that power of war and peace, even to their best friends."
If both the US and Israel wish to maintain deterrence vis-à-vis Iran, "Obama should help the Israeli leader to climb down from his unwise rhetoric," he states.
'No Rush to War'
The New York Times' editorial largely echoed that sentiment, further stressing that the United States should not rush to strike Iran, especially since there is a consensus among experts that such a strike could, at best, set the Iranian's nuclear program back four years at most.
Netanyahu, the editorial states, is "Trying to browbeat President Obama into a preemptive strike," further exacerbating the tensions between the close, long-time allies.
"Leaders need flexibility and ambiguity, not just hard and fast red lines. And it is dangerous for Mr. Netanyahu to try to push the president into a corner publicly and raise questions about Washington. Is that really the message he wants to send to Tehran?" the New York Times wondered. Israel has no reason to doubt Washington's resolve on the Iranian threat.
But recent polls show that 70% of Americans oppose a unilateral strike on Iran, and 59% said that if a unilateral Israeli strike on Iran ignites a regional war, the United States should not come to its ally’s aid.
The editorial asserts that "The best strategy is for Israel to work with the United States and other major powers to tighten sanctions while pursuing negotiations on a deal. It is a long shot, but there is time to talk. And that’s where the focus must be."
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This type of surgery is one of the most requested here at The Yorkshire Foot Hospital, Leeds.
Abnormally long toes often affects the 2nd and 3rd digits and is commonly referred to as a “Morton’s Toe.”
The 3 main issues they cause are:
Difficulty in finding correct footwear to accommodate your toe length.
Digital deformities e.g retracted, clawed and hammer toes.
Footwear rubbing over the joint causing corns, callus and (bursae) swellings.
How we carefully select our Patients
Prior to considering surgical treatment for Toe Shortening correction, we advise all our patients that if you present with any of the following:
Unable to wear footwear of your choice
Unable to enjoy sports and other leisure activities
Seeking good cosmetic appearance
That if you satisfy these criteria we will be happy to offer you treatment at The Yorkshire Foot Hospital, Leeds
This lady typically presented with a long 2nd toe, which had caused her years of discomfort since she was a young child due to the ends of her shoes pressing onto the toe and forcing the middle toe joint backwards into a hammer toe creating pain on top of the joint.
The procedure she had involved removing a small toe bone to shorten the digit and pass a small wire through the toe to hold it in position whilst the surgery healed.
This lady gave a very kind testimonial following her Toe Shortening Surgery as seen above.
There are a number of procedures we undertake at The Yorkshire Foot Hospital to surgically shorten toes. The correct procedure and the pro’s and con’s of which will be thoroughly discussed with you by your Consultant Podiatric Surgeon.
Generally there are 3 procedures which can be undertaken :
A digital arthroplasty which involves the excison of the small bone that forms the joint, allowing movement of the toe post-operatively.
A digital arthrodesis which involves the excision of the small bone that forms the joint, to allow the toe to remain straight, a small wire is passed through the joint to hold it in place whilst your surgery heals. The wire remains in your toe for 4-5 weeks, after which it is simply removed. Post operatively the toe will be rigid.
Following a digital arthroplasty, the toe is shortened to the desired pre-marked length and a small flexible, digital implant is placed inside the toe to hold the shortened toe in position, the implant remains within the toe for life. This procedure both shortens the toe which remains flexible.
Always carried out under local anaesthetic, reducing health risks compared with general anaesthesia.
Toe shortening surgery generally takes 25 – 30 minutes to perform as an Outpatient procedure.
Most cases DO NOT require walking casts.
Reduced recovery time therefore patients usually back into a pair of trainers 2 weeks after surgery when stitches are removed.
Wires are removed between 4 – 6 weeks following surgery.
Patients can usually return to work, sport and other leisure activities at around 6 weeks following their Toe Shortening Surgery.
The surgical podiatry service at The Lawrence Clinic is regulated by The Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC can be contacted by calling 03000 616161 or by writing to: CQC National Correspondence, Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4PA
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Forensic Engineering Services
- Casualty and failure investigations.
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- 3-D modelling for visualisation purposes of complex structures.
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- Numerical modelling and reconstruction.
- Dynamic, non-linear and 3-dimensional structural / mechanical analysis.
- Expert witness services.
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Personal chats, pictures and videos data are stored on centralized servers. As a result, central servers could see what has been contained in the message. But end-to-end encryption safeguards against such odds by giving complete privacy while using a third -party platform for messaging. In this article, we shall dive deep to learn about End to End Encryption and its various associated factors and benefits that make it safe when it comes to safeguarding privacy and maintaining safety.
What is End to End Encryption?
End-to-End Encryption or E2EE is a secure method of communication where the third party, which is hosting the platform to trigger the exchange of information, cannot read the information in plaintexts.
To put that into perspective, supposedly, if you are Bob and you are sending an information to your friend Alice, “Meet Me at 4PM at Starbucks on 12th ELM Street in London”, the platforms shall be encrypting the message like this in cipher-texts “^&*%$##@@$^HHGGFDL^^%%$$##PMMN”:LK}}}}SWRETH>><<MMCXSA@@VIK” and when this message is received by Alice, it gets converted into plain text as “Meet Me at 4PM at Starbucks on 12th ELM Street in London.”
How Does End-to-End Encryption Work?
At the end points of the receiver and the sender, the cryptographic keys are placed which helps in decrypting the ciphertext into plaintexts every time a message has been exchanged.
In this model, public key cryptography is used or also known as asymmetric cryptography. The process goes in the following ways:
The server or the intermediary shall be involved in sharing the message with the immediate peer. Generally the intermediary will be a server, which shall belong to an ISP, aka Telecom Service Provider. Since a public key cryptography is in use, the intermediary, which is the company, cannot intervene in the private messaging.
In order to achieve that, the recipient creates a public key and embed the same in a digitally signed certificate, which is recognized by a Certificate Authority (CA). The CA makes the Public Key (PK) public by widely distributing the same across channels. Once the CA distributes the PK, the message decrypted by the PK becomes authentic. However, the CA shall obstruct or reject those certificates with a different PK but by the same name. Hence completely safeguarding the flow of information across channels and peers.
Where is End to End Encryption Mostly Used?
Companies which are wishful of complying with the GDPR guidelines and other basic privacy issues resort to using E2EE encryption.
For example, messaging apps like Whatsapp use E2EE and POS stores rely on E2EE to protect user’s data. In this way, they safeguard users from any potential point of failure.
How Does End to End Encryption Differ From Other Types of Encryption?
End to End Encryption provides asymmetric encryption, which means, only the sender and the receiver can encrypt and decrypt the message using a private key, which could be a password, code or string of randomly generated numbers. Whereas, in other forms of encryption like Encryption in Transit, the hosting server decrypts the message and encrypts it again to send it to the receiver. As a result of that, it creates potential points of failures or vulnerabilities.
How Such a Feature of the End to End Encryption Makes It Blockchain Compatible?
End to End Encryption introduces asymmetric encryption where you need the private key pairs to decode the public keys. In the absence of asymmetric key cryptography, the blockchains would have had no choice but to rely on symmetric encryption. Symmetric encryption would have led to a common key sharing between trusted parties which would have ideally negated the principles of blockchain that relies on decentralization. However, when E2EE comes into play, it introduces private key cryptography where you have an open public key for all but to execute any action on that public key, you need a private key that acts as a digital signature for the users to execute functions.
Why is End to End Encryption Important?
Average cost of data breach is USD 3.86 million. Whereas, if you take into account only the United States, the amount stands at a whopping USD 8.64 million.
That said, it creates major vulnerabilities for enterprises and businesses to function. Through End to End Encryption, a user-authorized access can be guaranteed to put complete control over how the data has been used. With the use of a centralized key management system that follows key management interoperability protocol, enterprises can function with a peace of mind and ensure complete protection and privacy to its users.
What End to End Encryption Protects Against?
Prying Eyes: The intermediary has no role to play in the communication and they can see the information only in ciphertexts. Hence it protects against prying eyes.
Tampering: As the message is readable in ciphertexts, it means that the participating intermediary cannot tamper with the message. Hence it provides complete security and protection.
Potential Point of Failures of End to End Encryption
MetaData: Though you have concealed the message inside the certificate, it is very hard to hide the date and time and the recipients of the message. As a result of this, the malicious actors know whom to hit and at what time to compromise the message. Hence making the system not completely water-tight from a security standpoint.
Compromised Endpoints: There’s a greater chance of the attacker to compromise the model at endpoints. Once the attacker does that, he/she can trigger the man-in-the-middle attack with the compromised public keys.
Intermediaries In Crime: Oftentimes, it might be very hard to judge whether the intermediary is providing E2EE or Encryption in Transit. If they are providing Encryption in Transit on the pretext of E2EE, your data is vulnerable to compromises at multiple checkpoints.
How to Overcome the Odds?
To overcome the odd, one can look forward to homomorphic encryption which allows computation to happen on the texts without decrypting the same. Hence providing a perfect solution to computing sensitive information without leaving any trace of data behind.
In our next coverage, we shall explain in detail about homomorphic encryption and how it can solve the problems left behind by E2EE.
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by Tinashe Kairiza
ANJIN Investments will resume diamond extraction in July after being controversially barred from operating in the resource-rich Chiadzwa area in 2016, amid revelations the government has also issued licences to two new players, the Zimbabwe Independent has established.
The miner, alongside Mbada Diamonds, Marange Resources, Diamond Mining Company, Kusena, Gye Nyame and DTZ Ozgeo, were booted out of Chiadzwa three years ago by government, on allegations of prejudicing the state millions in diamond revenue through understating earnings and not declaring dividends.
Subsequently, government merged all concessions, except those held by Anjin Investments, to pave way for the formation of the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), the only company currently extracting gems in Chiadzwa.
Last year, the Independent exclusively revealed that government had bowed down to pressure from China to restore Anjin’s operating licence following President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s visit to the Asian economic powerhouse where Beijing expressed dismay over how Harare was treating Chinese investors.
Mines minister Winston Chitando told the Independent last week that Russia’s Alrosa, one of the world’s largest diamond mining firms and a new joint venture company owned by the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) with a yet-to-be-named investment partner, were also issued licences and would start operating in Chiadzwa by next year.
Anjin Investments, whose shareholders are Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Company Ltd of China (Afecc) and Matt Bronze, an investment vehicle controlled by Zimbabwe’s military, had injected an estimated US$225 million capital outlay into the diamond mining venture before government’s order to halt operations. However, the miner has maintained presence in Chiadzwa, contesting the controversial termination of its licence which has since been restored by the High Court.
Alrosa made forays into Zimbabwe this year after Mnangagwa’s visit to Russia last month where he signed another platinum mining investment deal.
Chitando said the resumption of diamond mining operations by Anjin, after a three-year hiatus, follows a series of negotiations between the miner and government.
“Discussions are at a stage for both Alrosa and Anjin to resume diamond mining in the Chiadzwa area.
“In addition, there is a joint venture company owned by ZCDC, a company representing the Chiadzwa community and a technical or financial partner who will also be undertaking diamond mining in Chiadzwa. One of the companies will be operational by July this year. The other two in the first quarter of next year,” Chitando said, noting that “more details on this will be unveiled as they are firmed up”.
Sources close to the ongoing negotiations between Anjin and government told the Independent the miner would tentatively resume operations in July with Alrosa and the other community-based company set to commence diamond extraction early next year.
In 2018, Mnangagwa’s administration, in an attempt to appease voters ahead of the watershed elections, published a damning report which indicated that Chinese firms were top on the list of investors who were illicitly externalising foreign currency from Zimbabwe.
At the time of going to print, Anjin general manager Shingi Manyeruke had not responded to questions on when the mining company was going to resume operations.
During its two-year break from active operations, Anjin was looted and stripped of assets worth millions of dollars, prompting government to launch a probe into the matter.
As a result of the abrupt termination of mining operations Anjin has since laid off part of its workforce to rein in an unsustainable wage bill when the firm had ceased operations.
In Zimbabwe, Afecc’s investment portfolio includes the three-star Golden Peacock Villa hotel in Mutare, while it also has interest in the Long Cheng Plaza mall through Anjin.
After suspending operations, Anjin was directed to surrender its diamond stockpile which was auctioned by the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ). Subsequently, the miner received its share of earnings after government had deducted taxes.
ZCDC’s capacity to fully exploit the vast Chiadzwa diamond fields has come under the spotlight, prompting government to scout for new investors.
Source: Anjin set to resume mining in Chiadzwa – The Zimbabwe Independent by Tinashe Kairiza ANJIN Investments will resume diamond extraction in July after being controversially barred from operating in the resource-rich Chiadzwa area in 2016, amid revelations the government has also issued licences to two new players, the Zimbabwe Independent has established. The miner, […]
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Given the day and age we live in, conservation of the biological world is still a major concern, as it has already been for decades. Although there have been major successes, overall, humanity has not done enough to halt deterioration of biodiversity, and to preserve environmental and climatic conditions, which would also benefit ourselves. Now is the time to do what is necessary for nature conservation and restoration. One approach (of many, which should be combined for maximal effect) is to come to understand what animals need from their habitats, which conditions they can adapt to and when populations or ecosystems will collapse. Addressing these issues is our contribution in the transition of human society to an ecologically sustainable way of life.
Explaining species trends
Animal populations are often not stable, but either increase or decrease. Comparative anatomy and ecology (ecomorphology) can, if combined with systems ecology, be a powerful tool to help explain why some species do well, whereas other do not (Mallard and Eurasian Curlew). Similarly it can help to understand why some species are rare and remain rare (Helmeted Currasows), also in spite of restoration efforts (Black grouse). If the bottlenecks for species are clear, it is easier to adopt policies or measures to counteract negative species trends with better chances of success.
Customised conservation management
Applying nature management on a system at the incorrect scale or in a suboptimal manner can lead to nature diversity and quality loss, as mismatches can easily arise between the requirements of animals and habitat conditions. We apply customised conservation measures, considering both details (nests, specific plants) and large-scale applications, to create and maintain high-quality nature systems, rich in biodiversity. These measures range from regulated grazing in heath and grasslands to custom mowing and counteracting shrub encroachment in open landscapes. Moreover, we advise and educate nature management organisations and local governments about this approach.
People protect what they love, love what they understand and understand what they are taught (Baba Dioum, 1968)
In western Europe (as in other industrialized areas) forests have become increasingly acidic due to deposition of sulphuric acid and nitrogen (NOx, NHy). We found that some songbird species cannot adapt to such conditions as they use snails, which cannot live in too acidic soils, as a single source of calcium for their eggs and young. Consequently, poor quality eggs are produced and chicks break their legs as nestlings (read more). We proposed restoration measures to be taken, which were carried out in November 2020, centred upon forest liming with sea shells. We aim for additional similar projects. To understand the effects of soil acidification (and nitrogen deposition) on ecosystem functioning and biodiversity, we study naturally acidic forests in France lacking a history of air pollution.
Nitrogen deposition does not only affect vegetation composition, but also has carry-over effects to fauna, up to the top of the food chain. Excess nitrogen alters nitrogen metabolism in plants, resulting in inadequate amounts of amino acids to become available in the food chain. This causes birds to fail in egg production, and embryos to die. Birds of prey are susceptible to such problems, but owls are not, because of differences in their digestive systems and energetics (more about it here). To remedy the situation, nitrogen deposition has to be drastically lowered and soil quality has to be restored. We help environmentalist groups with scientific backing of detrimental effects of even more nitrogen being deposited on nature conservation areas (Natura2000). We also seek ways to restore soil quality from nitrogen overdose and perform small-scale experiments to this effect.
Towards sustainable agriculture
Many environmental problems arise from intensive agriculture, such as nitrogen deposition, pesticide use, drought, and destruction of habitat. In the Netherlands, agriculture is extremely intensive, causing all of these problem simultaneously. We are involved in shaping the process towards a more sustainable agriculture at a local level, but aim to also contribute at a national and international level. As such, agricultural practice has to be reconnected with the demands and possibilities of species which are traditionally part of – and relying upon – the Dutch agricultural landscape.
Dwindling insect numbers
Alarming reports have been published about the reduction of insect numbers, especially in areas with intensive agriculture. So far, it is not yet clear what the consequences are of these observations. We study bats, as they are obligate insectivores, up to the moment they start their hibernation. This means that they have to gain sufficient body reserves during the autumn, when insect numbers also strongly decreased. We observe many bats that struggle to do so and which will most likely not survive the winter. Ecological restoration efforts as given above will contribute to restore insect numbers, but we also aim to stimulate more open water (ground water tables have dropped due to water management focused on the needs of industry, households and farming instead of ecological needs) as these provide good numbers of insects.
Nowadays, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is virtually everywhere as it is a prerequisite for our mobile devices. It is however questionable if the wildlife suffers from radiation exposure. Based on concerns of foresters, we have taken on a pilot study towards the effects of EMR on bats and songbirds. Preliminary results suggest that effects are minimal, if any.
- Workshops & seminars
- Live dissections & live streaming
- Educating guides & making educational materials
- Running the museum website for everyone to visit
…and seeking possibilities for a museum in the physical world!
We are always open to collaborations, studies or projects that support nature conservation. Please contact us for the possibilities.
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Morgantown, W.Va. — As Kansas and West Virginia entered the home stretch of a hotly contested Big 12 opener on Saturday, Mother Nature intervened.
With KU leading 21-17 and 10 minutes and 43 seconds remaining in the game, the public-address announcer at Milan Puskar Stadium declared a severe weather delay at 2:46 p.m. Eastern Time, one minute after a visible lightning strike in the vicinity of the stadium.
By 2:53 p.m., stadium officials were projecting a full 90 minutes of lightning, with participants unable to return to the field until 30 minutes after the final strike. The weather delay was actually slightly shorter, as it kept players off the field until 4:29 p.m. before a 15-minute warmup period; in all, the game stopped for 118 minutes. By the time it returned it had also switched networks from ESPN2 to ESPNews and ESPN+.
During the delay, KU and WVU personnel retreated to the locker rooms, while fans evacuated the venue or in some cases sheltered indoors or beneath the stadium’s second deck.
The delay coincided with an interesting moment in the game. Referees had just announced that they planned to review an attempt at a one-handed catch by KU tight end Trevor Kardell on third-and-2 — even though KU had already taken a delay-of-game penalty, after the play was ruled an incompletion, to make it fourth-and-7.
The officials ended up announcing in the opening minutes of the stoppage that the ruling on the field would stand after the game resumed. The fourth-and-7 down and distance was displayed on the stadium’s video board throughout the delay.
That intrigue made little difference because a punt by WVU almost immediately followed KU’s punt and the Jayhawks took over near midfield.
KU previously experienced a 58-minute weather delay in what became a victory over Oklahoma in Lawrence on Oct. 28, 2023. West Virginia had a weather delay in its season-opening loss against Penn State in Morgantown on Aug. 31.
This time around, the delay was foretold by a “threat of severe weather” posted in the stadium about 25 minutes beforehand. And this time, the outcomes were reversed as WVU came out on top following the delay.
As expected, KU offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes moved up to the box for Saturday’s game, allowing co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jim Zebrowski to return to the sideline.
The new arrangement emulated more of what KU had done in previous seasons when Andy Kotelnicki was the coordinator and worked from the box. As Grimes had noted, it allowed quarterback Jalon Daniels to have more direct interaction with his position coach Zebrowski, whom he interacts with most regularly.
Grimes had said all along, even as he initially chose to coach from the field to take advantage of his relationship-building strengths, that he was comfortable working in either place. This is not the first time Grimes has made such a change at midseason, after previously switching back and forth in 2018 and 2019 during his tenure at BYU.
This time the change came following two erratic offensive performances by the Jayhawks against Illinois and UNLV.
After the game ended with a loss for KU, head coach Lance Leipold said he wasn’t sure if it had helped or not.
“It didn’t help in the win-loss column, so that’s probably the biggest one we got to worry about now,” Leipold said. “But I didn’t see anything, and we’ll talk more about that as a staff tomorrow, and with Jalon (Daniels), whatever, on Monday.”
To hear Daniels tell it, having his longtime coach on the sideline provided a boost of energy.
“I’ve always told y’all how interactive he is with the quarterbacks, how much he always brings the juice, always brings the energy,” he said. “Not having him on the sideline for those few games, definitely not going to say we felt juiceless, but you know, you don’t have that Coach Z energy around. Today it definitely felt more happy on the sideline, felt like Coach Z brought the energy, brought the juice.”
Hawk linebacker Jayson Gilliom missed time for the second week in a row with a leg injury.
As against UNLV, former JUCO transfer and Switzerland native Alex Raich saw increased time as the Hawk linebacker when KU played its base defense.
Running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. returned to the fold after suffering both flu-like symptoms and an unspecified physical malady in the week leading up to the UNLV game. He participated fully in pregame warmups, then caught a swing pass for five yards on his first play of the game. Devin Neal still received the bulk of the carries by far, but Hishaw got heavily involved with a 32-yard run in the second half before scoring a go-ahead touchdown. He finished with nine carries for 72 yards.
Also, Utah transfer Devin Dye got his second straight start at safety. After injuries had slowed him down in fall camp, Leipold said earlier in the week, he earned the right to play and got 44 snaps against UNLV compared to just 13 in the previous two games combined.
“It wasn’t so much somebody else didn’t do something,” Leipold said, “it was he was in a position now to get himself back on the field.”
Three days following KU’s unexpected loss to UNLV, Grimes met with a group of team leaders.
“I don’t know if Illinois was rock bottom for us,” he said, “and sometimes you got to get all the way to the bottom before you recognize what level of commitment you’re willing to make to get it right.”
Grimes said he meets with several players from time to time, but running back Devin Neal characterized the meeting on Monday as more of an unusual one, also in comparison to previous years.
“New times,” he said. “And I think those types of talks are good, especially with how old we are on offense.”
The result was a discussion that both coaches and players found fruitful, with Neal describing it as “the perfect start” to getting KU back on track.
“That was a great talk for us,” he said. “I think it was well needed not only to talk schematically but to talk about what we need more from our leaders. When you can have those types of talks it shows a lot of growth, it shows a lot of maturity, and really you just lay everything out there.”
KU’s offense showed improvement with 431 total yards on Saturday, but still couldn’t get a key first down on its penultimate drive of the game and had to give the ball back to WVU for its last scoring drive.
This and that
WVU inducted a collection of eight athletes into its Sports Hall of Fame shortly before Saturday’s game, including former Mountaineers quarterback Rasheed Marshall, who currently serves as the Mountaineers’ director of player relations.
WVU also recognized coach John Beilein and its 2005 men’s basketball team, which made a run to the Elite Eight as a No. 7 seed, on the field during the second quarter.
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The newest luxury resort on the Vegas Strip will welcome the Keith Urban HIGH in Vegas shows this fall. The Fontainebleau will host 10 exclusive performances from the four-time Grammy winner beginning Friday October 4th, 2024, with additional performances on the 5th, the 9th, and the 11th and 12th. He will return in 2025 for more shows in February on the 14th and 15th, then on the 19th and 21st through 22nd.
From the first notes to the last, Urban’s shows are concert events not to be missed. He has been hailed as one of the best live performers of any musical genre and his fast-paced, immersive concert experience clearly shows why he is also considered one of the best guitarists of this generation. Tickets are available via the Ticketmaster website.
Members of The ‘Ville, Keith Urban’s official fan club had access to a pre-sale in May. VIP packages were also available. There are still a variety of package options to choose from that include meet & greet, special pit access, exclusive merchandise and more.
The Keith Urban HIGH in Vegas concerts will feature new music from his forthcoming album, slated for release this fall, with songs not yet played live, including his new single “Messed Up As Me,” as well as “Straight Line” and “Go Home W U” (with Lainey Wilson). The all-new show will also include many of his number one hits, including “Somewhere In My Car,” “Somebody Like You,” “Blue Ain’t Your Color” and “Wasted Time.”
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Enhance your wardrobe with the stylish and edgy 3 Styles Men Stretchy Ripped Skinny Biker Jeans from hirigin. These jeans offer a unique blend of fashion-forward design and comfortable fit, making them a standout choice for the modern man.
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Craig Cohen stored me apprised of all aspects of the pool’s building. Twenty % of all worker deaths in the United States occur in the development business. However, construction workers signify only six % of the workforce. The project has created more than 10,000 development jobs, mentioned Empire State Growth chair Steve Cohen, and when completed, the whole thing will add around 3,200 jobs to the world – jobs he mentioned would go to native employees. Whether you need help with auto accidents, development litigation, premises legal responsibility, or some other area of private harm, you may make certain you’ll obtain the dedication, respect, and focus it’s best to anticipate from your authorized representation. On Friday, the events concerned also underlined the need to pay homage to previous Islanders’.
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August 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
August 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EDT
Immerse yourself in the joy of reading together at Y Reads, presented by the Southwest Library of the Orange County Library System. Join us in the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA conference room as we delve into captivating stories. Whether you prefer a print copy or an e-version, bring your book and get ready for an engaging experience filled with lively discussions. This free community event is open to all. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience—reserve your spot and prepare to embark on a literary adventure at Y Reads.
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What Happens BEFORE a Conversation Affects Your Choices
You’re walking down the hall to a meeting. You pass a colleague who is berating one of his direct reports about being late on a project. You pick up your pace because the negative energy is making you tense, plus you don’t want to get dragged into this situation.
Too late: you’ve already been affected!
Research shows this fleeting experience of rudeness will trigger your anchor bias and color the choices you’re about to make in your totally unrelated meeting.
Spend three minutes to discover why that happens and what you can do about it.
Binyamin Cooper, one of the leaders of the Carnegie Mellon University study mentioned in the video, explained, “Making the wrong decision at a critical moment means that people end up spending too much time going down the wrong path. If there’s not enough time to realize the error and make up for it, this could be deadly.”
Yes: it’s frightening to know that a random encounter in a hallway can have a far-reaching impact on how you think. That it’s made you want to glom onto the first idea you heard: to soothe yourself by making a quick decision and acting on it.
If you’re like me, you need to shake off the willies this gives you.
Be aware the next time you need to explore options for solving a problem, or different courses of action you and your team can take to capitalize on an opportunity. Use one or both of the two techniques — perspective taking and information gathering — to avoid letting anchor bias sink your success.
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It’s fair to say that the very definition of the word ‘travel’ has undergone tremendous change over the last two, pandemic-exacerbated years of our lives. Lugging around a sheaf of documentation—be they assorted COVID-19-related tests, vaccination certificates and health declarations or increased premium travel insurance policies and quarantine hotel bookings—is almost de rigueur for us by now.
Now, add to that the already cumbersome visa woes. Only this time round, with tremendous paperwork (there we go again!) and excruciatingly long processing timelines. That is, IF one is able to secure an almost impossible to get appointment slot. Enough for even the most seasoned travellers amongst us to throw in the proverbial towel and give up on the very idea of travelling out of the country...well, almost.
Sure, there have always been countries like Indonesia, Thailand, The Maldives, Sri Lanka and good old Nepal that have zero to minimal visa requirements for us Indians. But then adjectives like clichéd, predictable and dare-I-say, boring come into the fray. Making us seek out greener pastures (pun intended!).
Thankfully, we have just the exotic quartet lined up for you. From Tunisia in North Africa, Serbia and Albania in South-eastern Europe to the uncharted locales of Kazakhstan in Central Asia, we’ve curated a list of four, relatively unknown countries, to us Indians at least, that offer 100 per cent visa-free entry for Indian passport holders. Each loaded with a promise of an impromptu vacation that puts the fun back into travel.
Slowly emerging from the mighty shadows cast by its more prolific regional neighbours like Morocco and Egypt, Tunisia—that is part of the Maghreb region of North Africa has a lot to offer the intrepid traveller. And more so the new Indian traveller who wants something different, albeit with a similar flavour of the aforementioned Egypt and Morocco. Here, tiny Tunisia steps in as the only country in North Africa to offer visa free travel to us Indians.
Tunis, its bustling seaside capital along the Mediterranean Sea is reachable from India via connecting flights from Dubai, Sharjah and Cairo alike. Centred around the UNESCO World Heritage site that is the Medina, Tunis has plenty to see and do in. From its frankincense-perfumed souk to the Bardo Museum—which is Africa’s second largest museum, the traveller seeking culture is rewarded handsomely.
A short detour from the main city is the suburb that holds forth a true slice of ancient history. After a day in Tunis, start your second day visiting Carthage, Hannibal’s ancient capital. From Tunis, you can take the train or a cab, it takes around 20 minutes to get there. You can do everything on foot, or you can hire a cab or rent bicycles.
Here, you can make your way to the Antonine Baths and the well-appointed Byrsa Museum before heading towards Sidi Bou Said. Undoubtedly Tunisia’s most picturesque village, make sure to visit the Arabic and Mediterranean Music Center and the Dar El-Annabi, both housed in traditional buildings.
No trip to this fascinating country is complete without a stopover at El Jem which a half-day excursion from Sousse in the central part of the country. As one of the most visited spots in all of Tunisia, this magnificent amphitheatre is breath-taking, and considered to be the third largest ever built, after the Colosseum in Rome and an amphitheatre that was destroyed in Capua, Italy. A true ‘gem’, this!
Imbued with that East-meets-West je ne sais quoi quality that a country like Turkiye has, but at much more affordable prices, the once Ottoman-ruled Balkan country of Serbia is a great option for a fuss-free and cost-effective vacation. It also helps that Serbia is perhaps one of the only countries in continental Europe to offer visa free entry to Indians. This has meant that this former part of Yugoslavia has been seeing an increased number of visitors since it opened its borders to tourists way back in mid-2020. In fact, quite a few Bollywood movies and OTT shows have been filmed here recently.
Reachable via connecting flights from Dubai, Sharjah and Zurich, Belgrade, Serbia’s capital is a great orientation spot for one’s travels around the landlocked country. Ask anyone about the city’s number one attraction and chances are that they will guide you to the Kalemegdan, or Belgrade Fortress. Built in 279 CE, this landmark is located in the heart of the city in a park of the ‘white city’ neighbourhood. Free of charge and open 24/7, this is the place to enjoy free music and dance lessons in summer. Other Belgrade attractions around this area include Belgrade’s Military Museum, the Roman underground tunnels and the Ruzica Church. This is considered to be the oldest church of Belgrade and can be found at the side of the Kalemegdan fortress. For science geeks, the Nikolai Tesla museum is a must-visit, especially seeing the ‘hair-raising’ Tesla Coil Demonstration.
Moving a bit out of Belgrade can also be rewarding, with places like Novi Sad and Subotica giving you a great insight into the country that is Serbia. The former is Serbia’s second-largest city and capital of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, making Novi Sad is the perfect introduction to Northern Serbia. Novi Sad has a classic European appearance thanks to its Hapsburg-era architecture and outdoor café culture. It also helps that the Danube runs through the heart of the city, giving it a distinctly Budapest-like vibe.
Located an hour north of Novi Sad, very close to the Hungarian border, Subotica is famous for its cache of Art Nouveau architecture buildings. The most famous of all is the Raichle Palace, a private residence built in 1904. This is also the perfect base to head out for a day trip to Palic Lake in the late afternoon to enjoy a picturesque sunset that’s magical in Autumn.
You’d be forgiven for not knowing much about this other Balkan country tucked way in South-eastern Europe on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, with Greece to its south. Closed to the world until the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s, and nicknamed ‘the land of the eagle’ thanks to its double headed eagle flag, Albania is one of the most recent countries to offer visa free entry to Indians, till the end of 2022 (which may be extended further). Though one still needs to get to Tirana, Albania’s capital city via Dubai, Sharjah or Kuwait as there are no direct flights from India.
Once in Tirana, check out the city’s sights and historic monuments, such as Hem Bey mosque and the clock tower, communist architecture and the central Skanderberg Square. Special mention must be made of the city’s Blloku District. This upmarket and trendy area is home to not just numerous cafes and restaurants, but also the house of Enver Hoxha, the former Albanian dictator and communist leader.
After a day or two exploring Tirana, one can then move on to the country’s other top heritage sites by hiring a car. Like Durres, whose ancient walls have stood for around 2,000 years. Continuing by road to Berat, one can check out the city’s architectural style that is so unique, that it has been recognised by UNESCO. As one of the best-preserved Ottoman towns in the Mediterranean, Gjirokaster is another must-see. From here one can take in Blue Eye Spring and admire the history of Butrint.
Other places to not miss are the Ottoman homes of Elbasan and the prehistoric Bay of Bones Museum along the way. Take a detour to Lake Ohrid where you can absorb all that the area has to offer, including the cave churches of Saint Archangel Michael and Saint Atanasij, as well as the Holy Mother of God Monastery complex. End your Albanian trip only after checking out the beauty of the Llogara National Park and after you’ve seen the magnificent Ali Pasha Castle in Apollonia.
Since the days of the silk route trade, this elusive, exotically uncharted former USSR republic of Central Asia, has always held tremendous sway for the adventurous traveller as a destination with a difference. Mainly, because it is so way off the beaten track that not many have even heard of it, leave aside travelled to it. It is also the newest country, as of mid-July 2022, to offer a 14-day visa free entry to Indians. As well as being connected to India with a direct flight from New Delhi to Almaty.
Extending West from the Caspian Sea to the Altai Mountains in the East, Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world, and the second landlocked country on this list. Planning an itinerary for Kazakhstan is interesting given its size and diverse geography. One that includes everything from arid plains and endless steppes to lush valleys, snow-capped mountains, and almost futuristic looking cities, like its political capital Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana) and the main tourist base of Almaty which was the country’s capital till 1997. Speaking of which, it’s safe to say that one can easily ignore the flashy shine of Nur-Sultan for a day in Almaty before exploring the rest of the country. In Almaty, check out sights like the central mosque, the Kazakhstan Museum Of Arts and the Kazakh Museum Of Folk Musical Instruments in the fecund Panfilov Park.
Then head up to Tobe Hill, located in the central part of the city. One needs to ride the cable car from the Republic Palace to take you to the top of Kok Tobe from where the vistas of Almaty and the many vineyards below nothing are short of breath-taking.
A short drive of a little more than two hours from Almaty is where you can find Tamgaly Tas, a UNESCO world heritage site filled with ancient petroglyphs. One can also find many symbols depicting Lord Buddha, again thanks to the silk route trade.
Known as one of the “Pearls of Tien Shan Mountain” for its almost alpine-like beauty, Kolsay Lakes National Park in the south-eastern part of the country is where one can indulge one’s sporty side by either hiking or by horseback riding along the scenic trails here. Take a day trip to another natural wonder which is Charyn Canyon. Considered the largest canyon in the world after the famous American Grand Canyon.
Said to be the place where Noah’s ark is said to have settled after the biblical flood, Kazygurt Mount close to Shymkent city in the south is another must visit place. But in our opinion, the most unique place in all of Kazakhstan has got to the former seaport of Aralsk in the south-western part of the country. Once a bustling city, it is now a supremely picturesque, but sad ship graveyard due to the retreating waters of the Aral Sea.
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