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Does a full-body skin exam include genitals?
A complete exam includes an evaluation of your buttocks and your genital area, although some patients opt to leave their underwear on. That’s up to you, but because skin cancer can occur anywhere — yes, anywhere — it’s a wise idea to have every area examined. Once your torso is checked, Dr.
What happens at a full-body skin check?
For a full skin examination, you will need to undress to your underwear. We will provide an examination gown for you to wear, or a blanket to wrap around yourself if you wish. The doctor will carefully inspect your body all over, looking for abnormal skin lesions or moles with unusual colours or shapes.
What does a dermatologist visit consist of?
A dermatologist will check your skin from head to toe, making note of any spots that need monitoring or further treatment. Many dermatologists will use a lighted magnifier called a dermatoscope to view moles and spots closely.
Do dermatologist look at privates?
This includes your buttock, genitals, breasts and scalp. It is becoming more common to find HPV related skin cancers in the genitals or buttock along with irregular moles in these hidden areas. Your dermatologist should alert you prior to removing your under-garments that he/she is going to examine these areas.
Do dermatologists examine the groin area?
The entirety of your skin will be examined, even some often overlooked or difficult to examine areas such as the scalp, groin, buttocks, finger and toe nails, and even between your toes.
What happens at your first dermatologist appointment?
“A good dermatologist will take time to listen. They will explain various treatment options. They will give you precise directions for how to use prescription products. They will ask you about other products you’re using and make sensible product suggestions for your skin type.
How do I prepare for a skin check?
If you’re scheduled for a skin cancer screening, here are a few things to help you prepare for the screening:
- Don’t wear makeup. …
- Remove any nail polish. …
- Keep your hair loose so your scalp can be examined.
- Take note of any concerns, like skin spots, patches, or moles, and point those out to your doctor before the exam.
What does a full body exam include?
Elements of a Physical Exam
A thorough physical examination covers head to toe and usually lasts about 30 minutes. It measures important vital signs — temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate — and evaluates your body using observation, palpitation, percussion, and auscultation.
What do you wear to a skin check?
Please do not wear any makeup, artificial tanner or hand or toe nail polish to your appointment. This is so your doctor has a clear and unobstructed view of your skin. During a skin check your doctor will ask you to undress down to your undergarments.
How much does a full body exam cost?
Whole-body scans are costly.
Usually, insurance does not pay for whole-body scans. The scans may cost from $500 to $1,000.


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Iran may be supplying drones and potentially ballistic missiles to the Russian Federation, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on its website, Report informs.
The Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council Secretary, Oleksiy Danilov, threatened that Ukrainian forces would target any Iranian military presence on Ukrainian territory: “The confirmation and threat will likely not dissuade Iran from continuing to support Russia through the provision of high-precision weapons systems.”
Danilov confirmed that Ukrainian forces killed the Iranian military advisors in a November 24 interview with the Guardian. US National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby confirmed on October 20 that Iranian military personnel are in Russian-occupied Crimea.
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The mother of EpiPen manufacturer Mylan’s chief executive used her position as head of an education group to boost sales of the EpiPen, USA Today reported Tuesday. Gayle Manchin, mother of Mylan CEO Heather Bresch and wife of Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), took over as head of the National Association of State Boards of Education in 2012 and began a nationwide effort to require schools to purchase medical devices for allergic reactions. According to USA Today’s report, that effort directly led to Mylan obtaining a near-monopoly over the sales of epinephrine autoinjector to school nurses’ offices, thanks to state and federal laws encouraging the stocking of EpiPens. Mylan is the subject of controversy surrounding its 450-percent price increase last month, with Bresch set to testify Wednesday before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
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—Gains found by using reactor to extract hydrogen from water “” By employing a prototype advanced nuclear reactor, government and commercial researchers say they can separate hydrogen from water at nearly twice the efficiency of conventional electrolysis. If early studies prove correct, water and nuclear power could provide a cleaner--in terms of air emissions--alternative to the use of fossil fuels as a source of hydrogen and the energy to extract the element. The system uses "high-temperature" electrolysis to separate hydrogen in water, which increases the conversion efficiency to 4550%, compared with conventional electrolysis efficiency of 30%, the Department of Energy says. The high-temperature system uses substantial external heat generated in the nuclear reactor to reach these greater efficiencies.
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Express Inn Knoxville lies within 25 minutes’ drive to Mc Ghee Tyson airport.
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just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
The week in drinks
The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:
Budweiser remains the most valuable alcoholic drinks brand in the world after the self-styled 'King of Beers' fended off challenges from Heineken and Corona Extra, according to consultancy group Interbrand.
The CEO of SABMiller, Graham Mackay, has confirmed that the multinational brewer has taken a look at Foster's Group's Australian beer arm.
Nemiroff vodka has topped the latest list of elite spirits brands issued annually by research group IWSR.
Whyte & Mackay is locked in a potentially costly court battle with the distributor of its John Barr blended Scotch whisky in the US, Capstone International.
Plans to implement a minimum price on alcoholic drinks in Scotland have been dealt a fatal blow by opposition politicians in the country's Parliament.
Belvédère has suffered a potentially serious setback to its financial recovery plan after a court confirmed that the French drinks group must pay back debt more quickly than previously expected.
Blavod Wines & Spirits is set to part ways with Cockspur rum in the UK, less than a month after it emerged that the two parties were in a dispute over their distribution contract.
Diageo has launched Swedish vodka brand Rokk in the US.
Whyte & Mackay will be the new distributor for Cockspur rum in the UK and Ireland following the brand's split from Blavod Wine & Spirits.
A consumer shift to drinking wine and beer at home has been blamed for UK retailers missing their waste reduction targets, according to an official report.
The Public Health Responsibility Deal, unveiled by the UK government today, underlines its commitment to voluntary company-led measures to tackle alcohol-related problems. However, Ben Cooper believes...
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- Tesco reinstates Dan Jago following suspension
- Diageo adds Dubai to Johnnie Walker skyline series
- Asahi Beverages CEO to step down - report
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New Jersey Leaders Advocate for Gun Safety Reforms
“We need to continue to work at all levels of government to ensure our schools and communities have the funds necessary to combat gun violence and keep our children safe,” said Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora. “Governor Murphy has been a great leader in moving New Jersey in the right direction on this issue, and Senator Shirley Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, and Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli are our allies in the Legislature, fighting to make sure Trenton has the resources we need to improve public safety.”
“Last week, in Westfield, NJ the national gun crisis was brought home to us when an individual was arrested for having over 100 rounds of live ammunition and a loaded gun on the premises of a Westfield school,” said Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp. “We can make no mistake about the fact that this is a health crisis that needs stronger legislation at every level of government. If Washington will not lead the charge, then we at the municipal level have to take action and safeguard our communities and our children. We cannot sit by while our children become collateral damage for the NRA and the federal government. I call for action, and strongly support any movement for common sense gun reform.”
“Together we can end this epidemic of gun violence in our country,” said Union Mayor Michele Delisfort. “Days like today, on the heels of a gun scare, we said “never again,” but to this day there has been 167 mass shootings in 2019 and over 2,100 mass shooting since Sandy Hook. I support bringing more common-sense reforms of firearms-related law and believe that starting with a simple background check is the kind of action we need to save lives. Just a few days ago, I proclaimed and recognized June 7th in the Township of Union as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Alongside with Moms Demand Action of Union County members and Union Chapter Co-Lead Patti Wilson-Fico, we honored and remembered all victims and survivors of gun violence. As Mayor, our problems look different from town to town, but we as Union County are united in our duty to protect our residents from the threat of gun violence and will stand together fighting for common-sense laws and policies to make our county and country safer.”
“It is unthinkable that anyone should be subject to the threat of violence in their daily lives, anywhere, much less at what should be the safe haven of a school,” said New Brunswick Mayor Jim Cahill. “It is our responsibility and duty that we recommit ourselves to bringing about reasonable and sensible laws regarding gun control in our state so that no one, ever, steps out their front door fearing for their lives.”
“As a father and elected official, school safety is a critically important issue for me,” said Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia. “Governor Murphy recently signed responsible, common sense legislation to keep guns out of the wrong hands, and the Bloomfield Police Department has done a tremendous job reducing crime and violence in town, all efforts that have made our community safer. I will continue to support any measures like this that keep our school children safe.”
“As Mayor of Fanwood and co-founder of the Union County Moms Demand Action Group, I know first-hand that we are not immune to gun violence against our communities,” said Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr. “I’m proud to live in a state where groups like Moms Demand Action organized this cause, and whose Governor is leading the way toward a common-sense solution for this growing epidemic of mass shootings before it’s too late.”
“Every day, 100 Americans die from gun violence – Every. Day. And as a mother of a 10 and 17 -year old, it troubles me that nearly 1,700 children and teenagers die from gun homicide every year in America,” said Berkeley Heights Mayor Angie Devanney. “No other country like ours faces this tragic reality – None. We don’t want to think it could happen to our children – we hope and pray it never does – but last week, the town of Westfield, just 5 miles from my hometown, nearly saw other mothers with young children suffer the kind of heartbreak felt by mothers in places like Sandy Hook, Parktown, and cities and towns across America. Only the vigilance of public safety officials prevented what could have been another terrible tragedy. We cannot rely on heroes alone. We need strong, common sense gun safety laws on top of the ones that already exist in New Jersey. These laws will help lower the risk of a Sandy Hook or a Parktown happening here in our state; and if protecting our children isn’t a good enough reason, tell me what is? I stand with Governor Murphy and all those elected officials, who are in Westfield today to speak out for these gun safety laws. Let’s keep our children safe – all of them, yours and mine alike – and show that New Jersey will do its part to lower those terrifying statistics.”
“The events in Westfield last week serve as a sober reality that gun violence can happen anywhere, even close to home,” said Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano. “Rhetoric and half-measures are not enough. Our state is in need of real policy, action, and resources to both prevent gun violence in our schools and maintain and nurturing environment free of fear for our students. I am grateful for law enforcement’s swift and efficient response in Westfield. It remains important that we work together to solve this crisis, and make sure that every community, every school, and every child is safe.”
“Gun Safety must be more than just talk: It must be an honest commitment from government, law enforcement, from gun supporters and from all of us as people and as a community,” said West Orange Mayor Rob Parisi. “We should never get to the point where gun violence fails to shock us and becomes accepted as commonplace; we are dangerously close to that reality”.
“Serving as an officer in a school system, it is important that our children are safe on a daily basis,” said Rockaway Mayor Mike Puzio. “Keeping our children safe through a common-sense approach on gun safety is vital to protecting them, our schools and our communities. It’s important that our leaders at all levels come together and talk about this issue in order to put our children first.”
“I support the Governor’s efforts in making New Jersey safer, said Rahway Mayor Raymond Giacobbe.”
“As a Mayor, my top priority is the safety, security, and well-being of all students, staff and residents,” said Cranford Mayor Patrick Giblin. “Last fall, Cranford faced the threat of gun violence in one of our schools. This past week, we saw another threat at a Westfield school. I commend the quick response of law enforcement agencies for averting tragedies in both instances. We took to our representatives in Trenton to do more to take weapons out of the hands of those who aim to do our children harm. Shame on any leader that ignores the scourge of gun violence and ignores gun safety measures”
“I am deeply grateful to Governor Murphy for his tenacity in seeking to protect New Jersey from the scourge of gun violence,” Piscataway Mayor Brian C. Wahler said. “No one in our state, especially not a student at school or a congregant at a place of worship, should have to live in fear of the very real threat of mass brutality that is further enabled through insufficient firearms laws. The courage of Governor Murphy to take on the powerful gun lobby through common sense legislation is wholeheartedly welcome and admired.”
“We must, as a community, offer more than thoughts and prayers to victims and families of gun violence,” said Brielle Mayor Thomas Nicol. “We must hold ourselves accountable to ensure common sense gun legislation is passed- to protect citizens and the second amendment.”
“There have been too many families and communities destroyed as a result of senseless gun violence, and the issue needs to be address with common sense gun legislation,” said Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty. “I fully support any initiative that will address the issue and compel our state and federal government to implement action.”
“As the Mayor of Garwood and as a teacher, gun safety is of paramount importance to me here in Union County, our State, and our country,” said Garwood Mayor Sara Todisco. “We must stay vigilant in order to protect our children and all our residents.”
“This country has been failing America’s children and innocent adults for far too long,” said Highland Park Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler. “While we cannot control gun violence in other states throughout the country, we can make a difference here in New Jersey. We already have some of the toughest gun laws in the country. Let’s continue our lead and protect our children, our houses of worship, our workplaces and make New Jersey’s gun violence prevention laws even stronger. As a mayor, my #1 goal is to keep my residents safe. As legislators, our elected officials’ main goal should be the safety of all our New Jersey residents.”
“Last week’s arrest in Westfield serves a continued reminder of the potential threat that gun violence has on our lives,” said Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch. “While concerns may vary from municipality to municipality, it is incumbent upon all of us to do everything we can to raise awareness about gun violence in our communities and advocate for responsible gun ownership. This is how we honor the nearly 135,000 victims and survivors of gun violence in America each year while helping to keep our children safe.”
“Senseless violence is tearing communities apart across our country and across our state,” said Robbinsville Mayor David Fried. “We urgently need common sense reforms in order to protect our children, schools and communities and follow through on our responsibilities as elected leaders.”
“I completely support Governor Murphy’s efforts to increase gun safety in New Jersey by making sure that guns never fall into the wrong hands,” said North Brunswick Mayor Francis Womack.
“All politics is local, and nothing local hits harder on a local level than gun violence,” said Roselle Park Mayor Joseph Signorello, III. “Thoughts and prayers are no longer enough to stem the tide of gun violence. I pray our elected officials in Trenton and D.C. find the political courage to make real change to make our communities safer rather than pander to special interests.”
“As a mother of 2 daughters and a teacher and coach to so many more young people, I support common sense gun safety in Union County and for all of NJ. Gun violence does not care what zip code you live in.” said Springfield Mayor Erica DuBois.
“We must do everything in our power as parents and elected officials to keep our kids safe and secure,” said Glen Rock Mayor Bruce Packer. “This includes enacting laws that keep guns out of the wrong hands and out of the schools. There are not many things more important than the right of our children to feel safe each and every day.”
“All too often, we hear the stories of gun violence taking the lives of our community members at work, school, and play,” said Hopewell Borough Mayor Paul Anzano. “Let’s join together to prevent another tragedy and prevent senseless violence so that families in our communities can thrive without fear.”
“I strongly believe that protecting our citizens is the most basic, and important, function of government,” said Hopewell Township Mayor Kristin McLaughlin. “We have a significant gun violence problem in the United States today. When our children are victims, we have lost our future. I am grateful to Gov. Murphy for his leadership on this issue. We must do more to keep weapons away from people who shouldn’t have them. I look forward to a day when children don’t need to be taught what to do when there is an active shooter. It simply shouldn’t need to be part of a school curriculum.”
“As Mayor of Neptune Township, I and the Neptune Township Committee support Governor Murphy’s efforts to reduce gun violence in NJ schools, neighborhoods and cities,” said Neptune Mayor Carol Rizzo.
“I am proud to support Governor Murphy to further strengthen gun safety in our State,” said Morris Mayor Jeff Grayzel. “The incident in Westfield highlights the need for continued efforts by New Jersey and other states to keep guns out of the hands of people who should not have them.”

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Right, right, right? “Sappy” has always been one of my favorite, lesser known Nirvana songs, and tonight is one of those “fuck it” nights. While everyone else probably has that new Kanye video, the new Usher and Jay-Z collabo, and maybe even that new White Arrows, I don’t think too many will be promoting “Sappy”.
One of my favorite questions is “If you could see anyone perform, dead or alive, who would it be?” I like to ask this before I have to answer it, because I always struggle with answering it myself. It comes down to Bob Marley, Nirvana, Sublime, 2Pac, Elliott Smith, The Beatles, and The Grateful Dead. But you can’t choose 7 artists, so I usually just get really frustrated and come down with a panic attack, rendering the conversation dead.
Kurt Cobain was one of those figures in music that I couldn’t take my eyes off of. There are attention seekers, and then there are people who just command attention. I don’t think Kurt was meant for the spotlight, and I don’t think he even enjoyed being in it, but for kids like me, every move he made was important. I can’t tell you how many times I watched Unplugged In New York (one of my favorite live sets, ever), waiting for the few times when Kurt made eye contact with the camera. (During “Where Did You Sleep Last Night“, Kurt looks up briefly at 3:58 in a manner so piercing that I’m still surprised the cameras could handle it. I swear, that moment will stick with me forever.) Sounds creepy, I know, but he had one of those presences. Kurt could carry on for a whole set being the lead singer of a mainstream band on a televised concert, and never show his eyes. Okay, before I start sounding like a Stan I’m gonna cut this off. Enjoy “Sappy”, and get Unplugged In New York, if you haven’t.
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Almonds are the oldest and most widely grown nuts in the world. Incorporating them into your diet will add value to your total wellness and this piece tends to expose the great benefits you can derive from doing this.
Almonds contain healthy fats that give your body the necessary energy and fuel it needs for daily activities. It is important to note that not all fat makes you fat. There are bad fats like trans fats (found in fried, fatty foods) which are not that good for the body. But there are good ones that are very essential for your survival and wellbeing.
Furthermore, eating almonds lowers your risk of having a heart attack. They help in reducing bad cholesterol levels and prevent dangerous blood clotting. They contain flavonoids which prevent the artery wall from damage and work with other vitamins to boost the cardiovascular system. Research shows that the consumption of nuts at least five times every week reduces the risk having a heart attack by 50%.
It has also been proved that almonds help in keeping the blood sugar levels regulated and prevent the insulin from spiking when they are taken after meals. They are a great snack for those who want to stay away from sugary, processed foods. They can also help you to reduce your craving for sugary snacks if you take them during the day.
In addition, almonds contain phosphorus which is very essential in building as well as maintaining strong bones and phosphorus also helps in strengthening your teeth. Almonds are also good for your brain. They contain vitamin E, riboflavin and L-carnitine which are nutrients that help in maintaining cognitive abilities through aging. They boost the overall brain activity and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
It is generally agreed that diseases cannot thrive in an alkaline environment, hence, your body needs to be slightly more alkaline than acidic and maintaining this pH is very vital for feeling good and living free of illness. The good news here is that almonds are one of the only nuts that have an alkalizing effect on your body.
Almonds can be taken raw, soaked and in powdery form. Their oil is well-known in ayurvedic cooking because of its smoothness and soft flavour. Their flour is a great alternative for cooking as well as baking because it bakes more easily and has a great taste. Their milk can also be an alternative for you if you really need to stay away from animal milk.

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Hey guys, I have a dual monitor setup and I've had the Beaker wallpaper that was featured on Reddit a while back since it was seen.
But having two Beakers facing right kinda sucks, and two beakers is lame too...
Is there someone out there who can link me (or if it's not asking too much) or can make a large Dr. Honeydew (with a black background) wallpaper with him facing the right side? Here's a picture of Beaker facing the left side: http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4259/beaker001.jpg
Thanks Reddit I hope someone can help me!


For anyone else out there who owns a 99-00 GSXR 600. I was wondering how many quarts of oil to put in. 10w40 full synthetic right?
Sorry, just bought this bike and dont have manual yet and too broke to get one right now.
Also is there a way to check the oil level on this bike like a dipstick or something?
sorry to sould like such a newb, i change my cars oil all the time, but i havent done a bike before. Any advice is well appriciated.


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Downtown is enjoying a resurgence in downtown living, with an $8 million 79-unit apartment complex built and filled within a year and a $1.5 million rehab with nine apartments leased in its first six months. Economic Growth Corp. completed an $8.5 million renovation of a former church into 25 residential apartments and the new headquarters for the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
The $15 million renovations of the Illinois Governors Mansion and the $2 million Bicentennial Plaza created by the Illinois REALTORS, both completed in 2018, were key projects in the ongoing revitalization of our neighborhood. In addition to being the home to state government, we are also headquarters for numerous historic Lincoln sites, which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The City added period lighting to the area south of the Lincoln Home with a $600,000 investment.
Other opportunities remain for investment and rehabilitation of currently vacant historic buildings.
Incentives & Resources
There are several key incentives available for investors looking to rehabilitate one of downtown’s historic buildings:
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The The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Lincoln Land Community College can help walk you through these federal business programs if you are planning to work from your rehabbed building: Small Business Administration 504 Loans | Small Business 7a Loan Program
City’s Microloan Program – Through Justine Petersen, the largest SBA micro lender in the U.S., provides comprehensive micro-enterprise lending and training to small and start-up businesses including one-on-one counseling and technical assistance; credit building strategies; FDIC Money Smart Curriculum; a business plan questionnaire to assist clients through the business planning process; micro-loan origination; and post-loan technical assistance for those that struggle to meet their business plan benchmarks and for those that are expanding their businesses. Contact the City’s Planning and Economic Development Office.
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Users can access zoning information by specific address or by areas of the city thanks to the City of Springfield Zoning Map. Included with the zoning information is the parcel number and available documents, along with the ability to email questions directly to the city’s zoning administrator.
The predominant zoning district existing in the downtown area is S-3. The City of Springfield’s S-3 zoning district is the designation for the Central Shopping District. This zoning district is designed as a mixed-use area, providing for a wide-range of retail stores, office buildings, and amusement and service activities which occupy prime retail frontage in a centrally located and intensively developed business area.
It also is intended to include areas of concentrated business activities where nearly all the frontage has long been taken up by contiguous buildings. For this reason, different bulk regulations apply to the S-3 district than apply in newer or less concentrated areas, making it virtually impossible for separate off-street parking facilities to be provided for each individual establishment.
It is an additionally mixed-use area as City code allows for all uses allowed in the City’s S-2 (Community Shopping and Office District) and S-1 (Neighborhood Commercial and Office District) districts to also be allowed in the S-3. Since S-1 allows for residential uses above the first -floor, they are then also allowed in the downtown S-3 district, adding a residential use to the study area’s mix.
Much of the area from Madison Street south to Capitol Avenue between the 3rd Street rail corridor and 9th Street is S-3. The general exception to this appears to be the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library, and the park south of the former train station at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and 6th Street.
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A lot of work was done in 2012 to lay a foundation for the development that is happening in the district today, so you’ll find a lot of data and studies dating back to that year. Much credit goes to the City of Springfield, The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and the SDAT Action Committee in assisting DSI in these endeavors.
DSI supported the creation of the online Springfield Central Business District Inventory by the SSRPC in 2012. The clickable database can be used to answer questions about particular properties, including ownership, size and use.
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History Of Wayanad
Wayanad, also known as the village of paddy fields antecede to Paleolithic civilization which is approximately 800 years old. Also, Edakkal caves in the district constitute 6000 years old engravings from Neolithic civilizations. In addition to this, there is archaeological evidence which proves that forests of Wayanad have been inhabited for more than 3000 years.
Wayanad was ruled by rulers of several dynasties like the Kutumbiyas, Kadambas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara empire etc. Amongst all the important Rajas, Pazhassi Raja of ancient Kottayam was the most powerful ruler of Wayanad. He lost his kingdom to Tipu Sultan. During the rule of Tipu Sultan, the place flourished and grew. However, it did not last long as the British East India Company was mushrooming their control across the country. In the year 1799, British took over Wayanad and encouraged wealthy crop production. Therefore, over the years tea, coffee and spices were cultivated on the fertile soils of Wayanad. At the time of colonial rule, a lot of infrastructural development took place in Wayanad.
Earlier, Wayanad was a part of both Kerala and Karnataka. Hence, a significant percentage of the population speaks Kannada. However, the principal languages spoken are Malayalam and English. Later in November 1980, it was declared as the 12th district of Kerala formed out of land cravings of Kannur and Kozhikode. From the historical times, the place is popular for its natural beauty, rich flora and fauna and picturesque views.
Wildlife In Wayanad
Wayanad is a place with greenery and favourable climate which facilitates the existence of flora and fauna here. This place is a home to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary which is also the haven of White-rumped Vultures. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, an integral part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and the protected areas of Nagarhole and Bandipur is one of the residences of Wayanad’s wildlife. Its rich fauna includes animals like jungle and civet cats, panthers, monitor lizards, peacocks, babblers, cuckoos, woodpeckers, wild dogs, tigers, bears, deer and vultures. The green sheet of thick forests with supporting flora proliferates the growth of fauna in that region. Protecting elephants is one of the principal motives of the forest department of Kerala. White-rumped vultures continue to persist in this area. Although, their number keeps on decreasing over the years.
Blue beard bee-eater found in Wayanad is the largest bird eater in the world. These bee-eaters live in low lying forest areas and open hills. There are a total of 24 species of bee-eaters out of which six are found in India.
Trekking In Wayanad
If you haven't seen Wayanad through the eyes of a trekker, then take this, you have missed it all. Wayanad not only houses the wildlife reserve but the jaw-dropping sceneries of the Western Ghats and the lush green forests are equally delightful to watch. The most sought-after trek in Wayanad is the trek to Chembra Peak, which houses a natural heart shaped lake, 'hridhayathadakam'. Further, treks to Lakkidi viewpoint, also known as Getaway to Wayanad, the ancient Edakkal caves, and Neelimala view point famous for the Meenmutty falls.
Paradise For Wildlife Lovers
Wayanad is best known for the wildlife reserves- Wayanad wildlife reserve which is a home to an exquisite variety of flora and fauna. Wayanad wildlife reserve is an integral part of the Nilgiri biosphere reserve peacefully located amidst the serene hills of Western Ghats. Wayanad homes a huge variety of wildlife, amongst them elephants, leopards, and bears remain the eye-candy for the wildlife seekers. Watch out for the in numerous birds filling the environment with their chirping and the reptiles and insects in every nook and corner of the sanctuary.

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I know Barry Bonds is old news and hardly relevant in sports discussions these days, so I post this only because of its element of humor. Court papers were filed on Monday including the witness list federal prosecutors will use in their case to prove Barry Bonds lied under oath, and a few of them are just too funny to ignore.
First off, the prosecutors will run with what we all saw using the ‘ol eye ball test: Barry Bonds’ melon grew to humongous sizes. Recent pictures of Bonds revealed that Baroid has shrunk like a deflated balloon from the days when he was ruling baseball. He went from a skinny kid who could hit to a superhuman baseball cartoon version of the Incredible Hulk, complete with a gigantic melon. Prosecutors are expected to have Mike Murphy, the Giants clubhouse manager, testify that Baroid’s hat size increased during his time in San Francisco — and not because of his increased ego.


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EFD Rights Watch: Cihan Kırmızıgül finally released; A promoted police chief; Child Abuse Tragedy in Prison continues…
Student Cihan Kırmızıgül Released
Bianet – 2 days ago
University student Cihan Kırmızıgül was released pending trial at the eighth hearing of his case on Friday (23 March). The Galatasaray University student is
Penalty for Defending Murder with “Tradition”
from Bianet :: English
The Diyarbakır Bar Association decided for a warning penalty for the lawyer who referred to ‘honour’ regarding the murder of Gülitan Gümüş and said “The killed woman was not innocent”. Lawyer Kanar appreciated the decision although it came with delay.
Turkey: Child Abuse Scandal Puts Spotlight on Prisons
An unofficial Turkish parliamentary investigation into physical and sexual abuse of Kurdish children in juvenile detention centers is raising rule-of-law concerns in Turkey.
Turkey Human Rights Institute Must be Autonomous
Five human rights organizations criticized the draft bill regarding the Law on the Human Rights Institute of Turkey submitted to parliament. They stressed that a human rights institute formed without the contribution of the civil society and controlled by the state was meaningless.
Publication Ban for Özgür Gündem Newspaper
The publication of the Özgür Gündem newspaper was suspended for one month. The Gün Printing Company was raided by the police and the Sunday’s issue of the newspaper was confiscated.
Threat to Human Rights Association – Website Hacked
The website of the Human Rights Foundation has been hacked. The attackers threatened the organization saying “One night we might suddenly come”.
Erdoğan Scolds Media: ‘Are You Deaf?’
At a meeting of the AKP Faction, Prime Minister Erdoğan made statements about this year’s Newroz celebrations and the government’s new regulations for relatives of “martyrs” with reference to the recent helicopter crash in Afghanistan. A side blow also went to the media.
7 Alleged RedHack Members Arrested
Seven people were arrested because of their alleged membership in the RedHack group. RedHack commented, “The arrested people are not our members.” and announced to proceed more radical from now on.
Turkey “Country of Particular Concern” for Religious Freedom
According to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Turkey is among the 16 countries of particular concern regarding religious freedom. Other countries in the same category are e.g. Iran, Saudi Arabia and Sudan.
Newroz Came with Tear Gas and Police Violence
BDP Deputy Ertuğrul Kürkçü talked to bianet about the massive police intervention against the Newroz celebrations in Mersin. Kurdish politician Ahmet Türk was beaten by the police in Batman and underwent medical treatment.
Police Officers Posed with Murderer Samast after Offence
Police officer Yakup Kurtan who had his picture taken with Ogün Samast, murderer of Turkish-Armenian journalists Hrant Dink, holding the Turkish flag after the offence was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Malatya Police.
Academic Ersanlı Alleged of Being KCK Executive
According to the indictment of the trial related to the Union of Kurdish Communities prepared by Prosecutor Çimen, Prof Ersanlı is facing imprisonment of 22.5 years on charges of leadership of an illegal organization. Nobel Peace candidate Zarakolu is facing 15 years in jail.
104 Journalists and 35 Distributors in Prison
After the release of journalists Şık, Şener, Musluk and Çakır, there are still 104 journalists and 35 newspaper distributors in Turkish prisons. 74 out of 104 journalists and the entire number of distributors are form Kurdish media outlets.
Laws alone will not protect women
Turkish lawmakers unanimously passed a bill last week which aims to curb violence against women. In the meantime …
Armenians ask for equal citizenship in new charter
Acting Patriarch Aram Ateşyan, the religious leader of Turkish Armenians, asked for equal citizenship for all the Turkish Republic?s citizens …


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Flight from financial collapse
Romania may be the last EU country in central and eastern Europe to introduce private pensions, but how successful will this new industry be in today’s uncertain financial world? Corina Mica asks main market players
September witnessed the birth of a new industry in Romania, with legislation giving the green light to the much-awaited private pension system on the Romanian market.
Optimists hope that through this legislation, in 30 years’ time, pensioners will lead a more decent life, as young people are forced to save earlier into pension accounts administered by private businesses.
But there are still many problems at this early stage. Private companies have complained about the low level of commissions they receive in comparison to other countries’ systems.
Some have called for better mediation to ensure that consumers have means to fight foul play, while questions are also raised about the quality of the IT systems in place.
At present, over 15 companies are managing pension funds – but this figure is likely to fall in the future. Experts believe at most ten funds will survive, as mediocre administrators go under or are subject to takeover. What happens to funds overseen by busted companies will also be a matter of consumer concern.
Calling time on state pension
The Romanian state introduced a pension system at the beginning of the 20th century, with money contributing to the system moving on to the existing pensioners. As a self-sufficient entity, this is now heading for collapse. Life expectancy has increased, which is good news for everyone except the welfare state, because the total number of pensioners will overtake those who can contribute to their pensions.
Many analysts argue that the failure of the state pension is because the system in which contributors pay to the social securities budget is inefficient. The state also does not, and cannot, invest the money it receives – which it then passes on straight to the current class of pensioners. Demographically, the number of contributors to the state pension is decreasing every year. Numbers of employees in Romania have fallen from over eight million in 1990 to under five million in 2006. If at the beginning of the 1990s there were five employees paying the pension of one retired person, this ratio now stands at one employee to 1.2 pensioners. In the next two decades, according to the National Institute of Statistics, the proportion of the elderly will rise from 14.3 per cent to 17.4 per cent of the population – the kind of shift all Europe has to contend with.
All Romanian employees under the age of 35 have four months to chose to subscribe to one fund and then, most probably in March next year, the funds will start collecting money.
“There are countries in western Europe which do not have this multi-pillar system in place, such as France, Spain and Italy,” says Mircea Oancea, president of the Commission to Supervise the Private Pensions System (CSSPP). “They deal with public pensions, which can be administrated by the state or by a private company, but they are public. In our case, Pillar III is a new addition, as it is a voluntary form of saving and investing. It is similar to joining an assetsmanagement company or life insurance policy.”
Romania’s legislation is based on the experience of New Europe and the principles are similar, but critics argue that its legislation is restrictive and prudent.
Oancea says that one good aspect of this law is that there are two distinct entities - the company that administrates the fund and the fund itself. This means that if the company looking after the fund goes bust, the state can interfere to protect the consumers. The state therefore acts as a guarantor for the fund.
“If anything goes wrong or rules are not respected, there are procedures in place to withdraw the authorisation or place a company under special supervision to protect the fund from the company’s problems,” says Oancea.
The fund itself will survive and could become a target for a takeover by a stronger company.
How it works
All of the EU’s CEE countries have the private pensions system in place, with different contributions being levied from employees. When current employees become pensioners, they will be able to increase the amount they receive because there will be more sources of money available – one private and one public. The investment amounts and methods will be different for Pillars II and the voluntary pensions for the over-35s, Pillar III. Contributors should gain more money through the private system, because fund administrators invest the money and therefore the amounts should gain greater yields.
“The transformation of the distribution system from pay-as-you-go is essential in the pension system evolution as, for the moment, the demographic evolution means there will be a higher pensioner to employee ratio,” says Marius Floarea, president of OTP Fond de Pensii.
Having started as a worldwide industry in Chile in 1981, private pensions have had a quarter of a century to settle and create market demand.
“It’s been a huge success in South America where people were forced to save and invest,” says Aviva CEO Shah Rouf. “Romania is second only to Poland in the EU’s central and eastern Europe and it will be a sizeable industry in ten years’ time if everything goes according to plan. This gives the benefit of stability from scratch in Romania.”
Pillar II has well-defined parameters, which sees employee contributions gradually increasing by 0.5 per cent of the gross salary every year until they reach six per cent. This is based on the individual management principle, which means that each employee is investing for their own pension, rather than the cash going to a pool of money which the individual has no ownership rights over. This gives the contributor the chance of knowing at every moment the amount of money they have accumulated.
“Having Pillar II, people will have an individual account that accumulates money for a pension,” says Mihai Coca-Cozma, director of AIG Fond de Pensii. “This will transform people into ‘investors’ and ‘owners’ of a major part of their pension.”
An imperfect system?
“Launching the first private pensions law is not an easy political decision to take,” says Damien Marechal, managing director of BRD Fond de Pensii. “It is extremely courageous, as we see an unbalanced public pension system. But the system may always be improved, and it is up to the population to request any changes if they so demand.”
There are gaps in the current legislation, argues Radu Vasilescu, general manager of ING Fond de Pensii.
The law sets a maximum level of commissions that a company may charge the contributor to manage a fund for mandatory and voluntary pensions, which at this point is an initial administration fee of 2.5 per cent and 0.05 per cent per month commission of total assets in one pension account. This is the lowest in Europe.
The decision has no basis, says Vasilescu. “The commissions are too low,” he says. “The law decided this by itself, without allowing the market to stabilise itself. Although these level of commissions are unheard of, they seem to be correct for the debut of the system.”
Aviva’s Shah Rouf also believes the low commissions are strange. “This is good for the customer but not that good for the company,” he says. Legislation may change, argues Coca-Cozma. “The level of contributions and the administrators’ commissions may be modified,” he says.
Too late in place
“It is disadvantageous for the population that it was introduced so late in Romania,” says Ioan Vreme, general manager of Generali Fond de Pensii. “But it is good for the legislative process, as it could learn from the experience of other countries which reformed their pension system earlier. Through this move, Romanian pensioners [in 30 years] gain back the value of a pension.”
But Vreme argues one absence in the law is that there is no mediator in place. It is illegal for a participant to sign with more than one company. But if a customer ends up joining four different private pension funds, for example, all those contracts become null and void. A customer has no way of appealing in such an unfortunate situation.
“The contributor is then automatically distributed to a fund, without having any choice,” adds Vreme.
Most market players believe that the money collecting system is not fully developed to function at best. “It needs improvement in order for things to be accordingly settled,” says Cristina Nitescu, general manager of Omniasig Pensii. “The electronic system, as well, is not ready to undertake its duty.”
Nor is this system that state-of-the-art. “We do not have the degree of sophistication of other countries’ IT systems,” says Vreme. “The gimmick of this market also lays in its capability to put into practice a good collection system. There are solutions. Efforts are being made to solve this problem.”
The target market is also restricted. “The age brackets for eligible people are very tight,” says AIG’s Coca-Cozma. “Why do we not allow people from 45 to 50 years old to catch the last train?
Although private firms have begun the hard-sell of their pension products in the media, there has also been no national public communication campaign by the regulator.
“There are technical aspects which need to be explained to all categories of population,” says Vreme. “People should understand very clearly that, even if their pensions are privately administrated, the state guarantees the money and supervises the investment procedures.”
For Vasilescu of ING Fond de Pensii, what is more painful is that those who the private pension system addresses are the most misinformed. “Nothing has been done to inform young people who are compelled by law to join one fund,” he says. “Companies have been forbidden by law to do anything before 17 September and authorities did nothing to counteract this lack of information. In the end, not knowing something generates fear and rejection, and huge discussions will derive from this lack of information.”
As the system is at the beginning of the implementation process, it is impossible to estimate which fund will perform best or how many young people will sign up in the next four months.
“Only after the first two years of activity of the private pensions funds, will we be able to compare yields,” says Nitescu.
But the Supervision Commissions has tough measures in place to keep the market under control. After two years of business, if a company does not reach a minimum threshold of effectiveness, it may lose its authorisation to manage a fund. This effectiveness is based on the market average of a fund’s profitability.
“No fund can perform below four per cent of the market average by law,” says CSSPP president Mircea Oancea. “The authorisation is automatically withdrawn if the profit is below the market average for four consecutive quarters.” The fund will then become the target of a takeover from another company.
Most players agree the market is likely to consolidate in up to five years. Now there are around 15 fund administrators, but this number is likely to drop.
“In three year’s time I see a maximum of ten funds acting on this market,” says Oancea.
No one is yet sure how many will survive. “We may see up to six fund administrators in the long term in Romania,” adds Vasilescu
Smaller players will cease to exist, according to Aviva CEO Shah Rouf. “Therefore, the customer needs to check who they sign with.”
In January next year, when the subscription period is over, CSSPP will randomly allocate those who have not signed up to funds who have not attracted a minimum of 50,000 customers.
Some smaller companies, regardless of how many customers they have attracted, will automatically receive a quota of contributors. Having made little effort to market their products, these firms could then sell themselves and their lists to larger companies.
Pension players have differing estimates as to the size of the market over the next few years. “The market is likely to stand at about 650 million Euro in the first year,” says Vasilescu.
Meanwhile, BRD Fond de Pensii’s Marechal sees the total market value close to one billion Euro in the first year. Further ahead, Shah Rouf of Aviva says in five years’ time, the top six fund administrators will hold 80 per cent of the market. “In ten years’ time the whole market will stand at 12 billion Euro,” says Rouf.
On the official side, CSSPP is more conservative. The supervisory body estimates the market value in the first year at no more than 200 million Euro.
Pillars of strength?
Governed by laws from 2004 and 2006 regarding voluntary and mandatory pensions, the new system is supervised by the special Commission to Supervise the Private Pension System in Romania (CSSPP). It is made of three pillars, which means three different categories.


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Those three questions are among the most asked by fans on social media, with the WWE Universe often speculating about what might happen next in the crazy world of pro wrestling/sports entertainment.
In this article, rather than focus on the usual subjects, we thought it would be a good idea to think outside the box and contemplate some alternative WWE-related questions which you probably never thought to ask.
Can Vince McMahon cancel a match if it's going badly? How much do referees know about match finishes? And do Superstars really have any kind of power backstage?
Let's take a look at the answers to five quirky WWE questions.
#5 When do Superstars find out if they’re winning or losing?
With the exception of pay-per-views and the odd Raw/SmackDown Live announcement, WWE Superstars usually don’t know who they’re facing in their next match until the day of the show.
When it comes to winning and losing, that call can be made even later.
The most famous example of this came at WrestleMania 31 when Seth Rollins was told during the show that he would cash in his Money In The Bank contract in the main event between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns to win the WWE Championship.
He already faced Randy Orton earlier in the show and had no idea that he was a couple of hours away from making history.
#4 If a match/segment is going badly, what does Vince McMahon do?
If Vince McMahon wants to change something during a match, he lets the referee know through his earpiece and the official then informs the Superstars.
In extreme cases, such as when he sent Shane and Stephanie back to the ring to perform a promo segment again at a SmackDown taping in 2001, it’s clear for the audience to see if the WWE owner is unhappy with the production of his own show.
On another occasion, he interrupted a live event match between Rhyno and Tajiri in 2003, sending both guys to the back because the crowd was chanting “boring”.


700th Anniversary of Jan Jindřich of Luxembourg To Be Commemorated By A Series Of Events
To celebrate the 700th anniversary of the birth of Jan Jindřich of Luxembourg, Margrave of Moravia, various activities will be organized throughout this year. The festivities started on February 13th with a ceremony held in St. Peter and Paul’s Church in Mělník. Photo credit: The Cities of Brno and Mělník.
Brno, Feb 16 (BD) – This year marks the 700th anniversary of the birth of Jan Jindřich of Luxembourg, who moved to Brno in 1350 soon after becoming the Margrave of Moravia. His stay in the city is considered as a significant historical event and an important moment in the development of the City of Brno and Moravia in general.
A project called “From Mělník to Brno and Královo Pole: In the footsteps of Jan Jindřich of Luxembourg, Margrave of Moravia” has been created as a cooperation between the South Moravian Region, the City of Brno, the 1st Deputy Mayor Petr Hladík, the City of Mělník with the Mayor of Mělník and the Regional Museum of the Central Bohemian Region.This project involves a number of commemorative activities which will take place throughout 2022.
The year of celebrations began on February 13th with a ceremony held in St. Peter and Paul’s Church in Mělník, with a solemn mass led by local parish priest Jacek Zyzak. The celebration was attended by many guests, including the Mayor of Mělník Ctirad Mikeš, the Deputy Mayor of Mělník Petr Volf, the Mayor of the Municipal District Karin Karasová and many others.
This celebration was followed by an exhibition of replicas of the Luxembourg Crown Jewels, held under the patronage of Jan Šrůtek, Commander of the Brno-Královo Pole Volunteer Fire Brigade, and under strict security measures with the Mělník City Police. Within the framework of this exhibition, a lecture was also held about John Jindřich, and the Moravian Luxembourgers in general.
A number of commemorative activities are planned throughout the year, culminating in an exhibition at the Královopolské vintage festival in Brno-Královo Pole from September 9th-11th, and a week later at the Mělník vintage festival from September 16th-18th.


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As the trade war between the US and China worsens, some Pegatron Apple production is being moved out of China as early as next month, according to a supply-chain report today.
The Financial Times first reported back in January that Pegatron was planning to build production capacity in India, Indonesia, and Vietnam …
A Digitimes report today gets more specific, claiming that Pegatron will begin MacBook and iPad assembly in Indonesia next month.
Pegatron reportedly will start assembling Apple’s MacBook and iPad devices via PT Sat Nusapersada, a local manufacturer in Batam, Indonesia in June, according to an Indonesian-language report from DetikInet.
Abidin Hasibuan, CEO of PT Sat Nusapersada, did not deny that the company would start assembling products in June. The CEO did not specify the client or clients it would be working for, but said the products would be shipped to the US, according to the report.
Since Pegatron has recently established a partnership with the manufacturer, the reports said it believes the orders are most likely from Apple.
The local report suggests that Indonesia has been chosen over Vietnam thanks to a better supply of workers.
Pegatron president SJ Liao seemingly confirmed the original report back in January, stating that the company would have more to say later, and that exact plans would depend on the state of the trade war between the US and China. Given the massive escalation in that war by the Trump administration earlier this month, and the sanctions imposed on Huawei, it certainly makes sense that Pegatron Apple production plans would be implemented as quickly as possible.
Pegatron is not the only key Apple supplier looking to assemble products outside China: Foxconn has confirmed its own plans to begin mass-production of iPhones in India later this year.
Goldman Sachs has warned that the worst-case scenario for Apple in China could be a 29% fall in the company’s global profits.
Apple’s profits would plunge by almost 30% if China enacts a total ban on the company’s products, according to Goldman Sachs. The dollar amount would be a reduction in net income by over $15 billion annually.
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Bears training camp has been beset by injuries that had as many as 16 players with some sort of injury. None, however, had reached the level as a torn right ACL reportedly suffered by center Hroniss Grasu during Saturday’s Bears practice at Soldier Field, sources said.
Grasu had made significant progress through the offseason and early going of camp, moving to secure the center position after rookie season that saw him start eight games but miss three games with a neck injury and then game 16 with a knee injury.
A torn ACL typically marks the end for the season, and whether Grasu is done for 2016 or could return, the Bears will be making roster tweaking. Veteran Ted Larsen has started 10 games at center while a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but has not started at the position since 2013. Rookie Cody Whitehair has taken practice snaps at center and Cornelius Edison, the FCS Rimington Award given to the top center in center and a member of the Bears’ practice squad late last season.
Grasu was the Bears’ third-round pick in the 2015 draft and was pressed into service when veteran Will Montgomery was lost for the year with a broken arm. The Bears had brought in retired NFL center Kevin Mawae to work with Grasu during training camp and indications were growing that Grasu was taking the next step toward become a fixture in a youthful Bears offensive line that projects to be together for some time.
The situation confronts the still-forming offense of coordinator Dowell Loggains with yet another continuity concern. Quarterback Jay Cutler was forced to work with three different centers (Grasu, Montgomery, Matt Slauson) last year alone and now, with the first preseason game on for Thursday against the Denver Broncos, the offense has another personnel switch to handle.


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There are a number of environmental things that can cause blurred vision including sun exposure, infections, trauma, and more. In order to reduce our likelihood of blurry vision from these causes, some helpful tips can be followed.
Give The Eyes Some Rest
Give the eyes some frequent breaks when working in front of a computer screen or spending time reading. This can be at least once every 15 minutes. Blinking frequently can also keep our eyes moist. Aside from this, we can also try focusing our eyes on something that is at a different distance.
However, if we feel that our eyes are overly tired, placing some cold cucumber slices over the eyelids can provide some help. It would soothe our eyes in the best possible manner (1).
Identify The Triggers
Temporary blurry vision can be caused by common triggers including stress, anxiety, migraine, and poor health conditions.
Avoid the foods or events that can possibly cause headaches. Likewise, having enough hours of sleep can reduce the chances of getting headaches. Meanwhile, anxiety and stress can be reduced by aromatherapy, meditation, and exercise (2).
Smokers are more at risk of having dry eyes, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, uveitis, and diabetic retinopathy (3).
When it comes to protecting the eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, the right pairs of shades matter. Too much UV exposure boosts our chances of cataracts and macular degeneration (4).
Do Some Simple Eye Exercises
There are some exercises that can help relieve eye strain and stress.
Eye Massage: Using the fingertips, we need to apply steady pressure or do a circular massage on the areas around the outside of our eye sockets. Doing this may help ease tension and relax our facial muscles.
Palming: Close the eyes and place the hands over the eyes. The center of our palm should cover our eyes; our fingertips should be on our forehead; the base of our palm will rest on our cheekbone. We need to avoid putting pressure on our eyes. We should be able to blink easily. Sit this way for two to three minutes (5).
Eat Foods That Are Good For The Eyes
There are certain foods that can help maintain eye health. These foods are powerful health agents and are high in antioxidants. Some of them are as follows:
- Dark leafy greens
- Beans and legumes
- Citrus fruits and berries
- Broccoli and Brussels sprouts
- Raw red bell peppers


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§ 46. Sir Peter Blaker
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent consultations he has had with the United States Secretary of State about the disarmament negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union in Geneva.
§ Sir Geoffrey Howe
I meet Mr. Shultz regularly. Our most recent meeting was in Vienna on 15 May during the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Austrian State Treaty.
§ 70. Mr. Kirkwood
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on the prospects for the next stage of the arms negotiations at Geneva.


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POLICE FIRE EMS MILITARY TRIPS
American River Recreation’s Exciting Police, EMS, Fire and Military Rafting Experience
American River Recreation has been providing Police, EMS, Fire and Military rafting trips and team building experiences through whitewater rafting trips since 1979. We offer rafting on the South Fork, Middle Fork, and North Fork of the American River, along with whitewater river rafting trips on the Kaweah River and Merced River. Whitewater rafting trips are a great way to blow off steam, build trust, have fun, and build team spirit.
It is our great pleasure to host you for a day of rafting on any of the three forks of the American River. Because of all you do for us, we want to show you a fantastic and exciting time to show our appreciation for the important and heroic work you do for all of us on a daily basis. The fact that you risk your lives every day to ensure all of us are safe and free, motivates us to do everything we can to give back just a little bit to you.
We are able to accommodate groups of almost any size. For larger Military and Civil Service groups we recommend calling as soon as you have a date and number of people so you can reserve your spot. And to make your trip memorable, we work with a local company that will photograph your group and make them available to you after the trip so you can remember the special day for years to come.
Choosing the Right River for Your Police, EMS, Fire and Military Rafting Trip
At American River Recreation we believe in two things, fun and safety. If you will be bringing your families on the rafting trip with your military or EMS group, we recommend the South Fork of the American River, or the slightly more challenging Middle Fork of the American River. We safely take non-swimmers and others down the Class III rapids of the South Fork of the American River every day and they love it! And if everyone in your Police, EMS, Fire or Military group can swim and you are looking for a bit more excitement, we can take you on the Class IV rapids on the North Fork of the American River.
These rivers have a mix of exciting whitewater rapids, while still allowing for plenty of time to relax, swim, and have fun. Some of our other rafting trips are geared more for the whitewater enthusiast, who has significant experience and is looking for a bit more excitement.
Picking the Right Rafting Trip for your Police, EMS, Fire and Military Adventure?
American River Recreation has a whitewater rafting season that generally runs from April to October. Certain rivers like the North Fork of the American River, Kaweah River, and the Merced River rely on the snow pack and are undammed so they are floated during the spring months. If you are planning your Police, EMS, Fire or Military rafting trip for the summer or early fall months, we recommend the South Fork and Middle Fork of the American River.
American River Recreation also offers one day, two day, and three day rafting trips. If the members of your Military or Civil Service team are from out of town or have a limited amount of time we suggest a one day whitewater rafting trip. However, if you get a group together for your Police, EMS, Fire and Military trip that is able to spend two or three days on the river, there is nothing better! We provide all the meals, lodging, shuttles, and take care of all the details. All you and your Police, EMS, Fire and Military team need to do is have fun rafting with us and watch as your team work and communication skills improve.


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ACU study identifies complex interplay of factors which impact child maltreatment
A new study from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) has identified a ‘complex interplay’ of child, parental, and contextual factors associated with the maltreatment of children by their families.
Published in the Australian Journal of Social Issues and conducted with ACU PhD student Gabrielle Hunt in coordination with the Australian Institute of Family Studies, the research was funded by Respect Victoria and identified a range of factors associated with child abuse and neglect including:
- Children from First Nations and minority groups, those who identify as LGBTQIA+, having a physical or intellectual disability, low birthweight, experiencing two or more health problems before the age of three years of age, prior maltreatment, a history of foster care or group home placements.
Family/ parent characteristics:
- Substance abuse, domestic or interpersonal violence, intergenerational involvement from child protection systems, mental health issues, criminality, maternal age, poor parenting skills including authoritarian attitudes, poor supervision of children, and failing to meet a child’s care needs.
Structural or Environmental Factors:
- Housing instability and homelessness, single parent households, isolation, a lack of support for child rearing, and parental exposure to traumatic events such as war, or natural disaster.
- Access to services and support, including participation in therapy, middle and high income, parental education attainment, the support of two parents, positive family relationships, and older maternal age.
Lead author Professor Daryl Higgins said while the associated factors were not necessarily causative, they highlighted key areas that needed to be targeted to better safeguard children.
“This is not about shaming or targeting individuals or circumstances, but rather about listening to the evidence and providing the supports needed to keep children safe and help families, in all their diversity, to thrive,” he said.
“This new research has pinpointed multiple issues associated with experiences of child maltreatment and contact with a child protection service that we need to address as a matter of urgency.”
The research follows the release of the Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS) last year showing 62.2 per cent of Australians aged 16 years and over experienced sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, neglect, or exposure to domestic violence. Almost two-thirds of those were subjected to more than one child maltreatment type.
“For example, First Nations families were overrepresented in our child protection systems, but this is likely due to systemic issues such as racism, abelism, disadvantage, and violence which has disproportionately affected this group,” the Professor explained.
“It does not mean the risk of maltreatment is inherent in this group. What we are seeing is an interplay of associated factors.”
Educator wage negotiation progress “encouraging” says IEU
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With no Internet connection for almost six weeks, and the nearest bank four hours away, Patricia Lynn, a district councillor in Stewart, B.C., has had to learn to pay her bills and check her balance by phone.
Important emails about the local museum society or the library now have to be printed out and hand-delivered by friends.
While Internet service has been restored for most of the 500 people in this remote northwest B.C. town after its main provider pulled the plug at the end of November, some unlucky residents are still living like it’s 1990.
“It’s frustrating. I’m a councillor. We get a lot of stuff by email,” said Lynn, who is also an Environment Canada aviation weather observer.
“People are saying Stewart’s crying. What would happen if you had no Internet?”
Emily Hamer, a spokeswoman for Telus, said Wednesday the company finished building a fibre-cable connection to serve the community and that regional service provider Sienna Networks was in the process of connecting residents.
Rob Chapman, owner of Sienna Networks, couldn’t be reached for comment. His voicemail box was full. The company’s most recent Facebook update indicated full installations would begin Dec. 16. “We will remain in Stewart until all subscribers are connected and commissioned.”
‘People are saying Stewart’s crying. What would happen if you had no Internet?’
Galina Durant, the mayor of the district, said she thinks full service will be restored by later this month or February.
“This is my hope,” she said.
For the two or three weeks in December when most residents and businesses in town were without Internet, things got frustrating, she said.
The hardware store struggled with online payments and orders. The library had to revert to “manual circulation” — book checkouts had to be recorded using pen and paper. And travellers who wanted to check road conditions were out of luck.
Durant, who is taking online government-management courses through the University of Victoria, said she fell behind in her coursework.
Those still without service are “very resilient,” she said.
The provincial government has committed $10 million to expand high-speed Internet to rural parts of the province. But residents are getting tired of waiting.
What has upset Lynn most is the lack of updates from Sienna Networks on the status of the service restoration. Is it too much to ask for them to drop a note in the mail or put up a notice on a community bulletin board?
“There’s no communication. And this is supposed to be a communication company?” she said.
When Sheri Lindsay answered the phone Wednesday she admitted feeling a little disappointed it was a reporter and not an Internet technician.
She said she didn’t send out too many Christmas cards this year because she assumed online service would be back by Dec. 25 and she could just send greetings by email.
She’s also anxious to send an email to a relative overseas who is stricken with cancer.
“I miss being able to contact family and friends,” she said.
‘It’s frustrating. How do you say that in French? I’m pissed off’
Lindsay, 65, said she ran into a Sienna Networks representative before the holidays.
“He says to me, ‘are you home today?’ I said, ‘yes,’ and he said, ‘I’ll be over this afternoon.’”
But he never came.
“I waited till 8 o’clock that night. It was darker than hell outside, I knew he wasn’t coming.”
Some residents have suggested she could sit outside the local deli or government office with her laptop and piggyback off their Wi-Fi. But, “I’m not going to sit outside and freeze,” she said.
“I said to my girlfriend I’m moving where the Internet is more accessible.”
Bill Whimp, 71, says he’s not big on computers but relies on them to do his banking. Doing it over the phone is just a “pain in the butt,” he said.
Ever since he had a stroke in September, he needs the Internet to look up exercise routines.
“It’s frustrating. How do you say that in French? I’m pissed off,” he grumbled.
With a bit of prodding, Lynn says there is a silver lining with the service disruption.
No Internet hookup means no Internet bills to pay.
And life has been a little more peaceful not having to rush to read all those emails.
“If people thought about it, it takes a lot out of your day.”
UPDATE: In an email sent to the National Post late Wednesday, Chapman, owner of Sienna Networks, said his company has had a “very good success rate” in Stewart, B.C. He said he has connected close to 50 residents and has another 50 to go. “We are connecting residents as they signed up. If they were not home, we skipped them and put them in the next week list. We have been very fair to residents here in Stewart, B.C.” He said the residents interviewed for the story “signed up at the very last minute and expected me to drop everything to connect them.” Chapman said he has one other person helping him with the installations. He is also looking to train someone locally to look after the system in the future.


Classic (non race) Cars
1955 Parson MG Sports Racer
Like many people his age 20 year old Stuart Young dreamed of racing at venues such as Goodwood, Silverstone and Brands Hatch. Unlike most of his peers however, Stuart was in the fortunate position of having a father who was mad keen on racing having competed himself at Brooklands and having a successful family engineering business Weldandgrind that did a great deal of work for firms such as BRM and MG. It was through this that he was able to make his dream a reality and create the Parson MG sports-racing car.
It was via the company business connection with MG that Stuart was able to acquire the chassis design that the Parson is based on, it being an MG competition department prototype that never went into production, this being a quite conventional ladder type tubular chassis. The grade of steel used for this was uprated from that specified by MG to save weight and weight saved as far as possible throughout the construction. In order to keep the car competitive with lightweight designs from Cooper and lotus. The front suspension is MG TF lightened and fitted with an anti-roll bar, rear suspension is by quarter elliptic springs, radius rods and a Panhard rod to locate the MG TF axle, brakes are 11 inch with Alfin drums. Gearbox is courtesy of Abingdon once again being a TC unit.
The bodywork on the car was constructed in aluminium by the highly respected firm of Peels of Kingston upon Thames, who did a lot of the bodywork for Cooper, early McLarens and were responsible for much of the replica Bugatti coachwork made in the UK. As such the body on the Parson is manufactured to the highest standard, whilst taking styling cues from contemporary Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar and Aston Martin and is to our eyes most elegant.
The engine was again courtesy of the family’s close business ties to MG it being one of a small batch of special competition 1500cc blocks cast without the water passages to the cylinder head, to allow a higher state of tune to be run, this block is still retained in the car today.
Given the nature of the cars construction- the fruits of a family business, the name given to the finished article was entirely appropriate- Par-Son, although on occasion it was entered as the Weldandgrind MG to give the firm a little extra publicity.
Once completed the car was used enthusiastically and competitively at circuits such as Goodwood, Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Snetterton at both National and International level, (see race programmes and race reports on file) achieving class and race wins and proving competitive with contemporary Lotus and Cooper offerings, during the 1955 and 56 seasons.
For 1957 the Young family decided to turn away from home grown Abingdon power and invest in a Maserati 150S engine, to house the new power unit a new car was built so the decision was made to sell the Parson MG, see advertisement in the September 1956 issue of Autosport.
Surprisingly it is not believed that the Parson did any further competition activity after it was sold by the Young’s, which is perhaps why it has survived in such largely un-modified order
The original buff logbook on file shows subsequent owners to be- Bob Delaporte 1957, Peter Glenn 1960,Thomas Rayner 1962, Paul Glen 1964, Stephen Welham 1969 and Keith Hodder 1975. By this point the Parson was in need of restoration and fortunately in Mr Hodder it had found a custodian that recognized its importance and was able to restore the car to its original condition. Mr Hodder also researched the car history assiduously, making contact with Stuart Young and re-uniting him with the car.
Mr Hodder campaigned the car lightly in MG Car Club events and retained the Parson for many years finally selling it to the deceased owner in 2003.
An MG racer of many years standing and a great fan of British competition cars, he embarked upon an energetic and successful competition programme. The car competing at the Goodwood Revival twice and many other venues, venturing as far afield as the Phillip Island historic races in Australia. There it also featured in the “The Cars of the Century Display” at the Australian Grand Prix and was demonstrated at that event. Throughout his ownership the car was maintained by specialists John Bibby and Paul Myatt, see invoices on file.
Following the owner/drivers death in 2011 the Parson has been retained by his family and although used sparingly it has been maintained by Ian Harris Engineering and run regularly.
Professionally constructed to a high standard to publicise a leading engineering company, the Parson MG will offer a new owner a unique and highly eligible 1950s sports racing car for events such as the Goodwood Revival and Members Meeting and series such as the Woodcote Trophy, FISCAR and countless others worldwide, or simply an exciting and stylish road car. Offered with a purpose built detachable roll-bar, alternative driving seat, tailor made car cover and fresh FIA HTP until 2030.
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The Houston Astros host the struggling Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. The Astros won the previous game 4-1. Lance McCullers Jr. (3-2, 5.79 ERA) will start for the Astros. it will be his first start since September 6 when he was out with nerve irritation. Kyle Gibson, who has an ERA of 8.10 has allowed eight home runs in five starts, will start for the Rangers.
Rangers' poor season gets worseSeason form
The Rangers have had an awful season so far. They are 17-31 for the season after they were beaten 4-1 in the previous game by Houston. They have split their last eight matches nicely: LWLWLLWW.
According to the Associated Press, OF Willie Calhoun was activated from the 10-day injured list before the game. He has been out since straining his left hamstring on Aug. 19.
Stats for the season
As is expected with a 17-31 record, the Rangers have outright struggled this season. They are ranked 29th in the MLB in all four major batting stats: runs hit (178), batting average (.218), slugging percentage (.361) and on-base percentage (.291).
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) September 16, 2020
Astros make steady progress towards consistencySeason form
The Astros have had a middling season so far. They have a 24-24 record, which is about a fair reflection of their performance. They will not be too happy that they aren't at least a few games over 0.500 though.
According to the Associated Press, RHP Justin Verlander (right forearm strain) will throw to hitters Wednesday for the first time since he was injured. The right-hander, who hasn't pitched since the season opener on July 24, is scheduled to throw 50-60 pitches against a handful of the team's reserve players.
What was said?
"That was a good step in the right direction," Alex Bregman said. "We need to start a good streak of playing well. We haven't had the best last week or two weeks, so hopefully we can build on this."
Struck out 7 over 7.
— Houston Astros (@astros) September 16, 2020
Trends as seen on covers.com are: Houston Astros are:
- 12-3 in their last 15 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
- 55-17 in their last 72 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- 52-17 in their last 69 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Texas Rangers are:
- 7-22 in their last 29 overall.
- 7-22 in their last 29 games on grass.
- 3-10 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
The Bottom Line What to bet on this game.
Full-Game Side Bet
This game seems too heavily skewed in favor of Houston. The Rangers have no form, no fluency. Their batting has struggled right through. The previous game on Tuesday was no different as they managed just one run in nine innings. The Astros will be pleased with the opportunity to capitalize on their problems. Lance McCullers Jr. will put in a solid performance, albeit only over a few innings, as he returns from the injured list.
Prediction: Houston Astros
Full-Game Total Pick
The Astros haven't scored too many runs this season, which is a bit surprising. However, there are plenty of signs that suggest change is afoot. The Astros should get back in solid batting rhythm at one of the best batting ballparks in the country. The Rangers pitching has been quite atrocious right through the season, including an earned run average of 4.62.
Prediction: Over 9