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Background: Factors influencing fertility desires among HIV-infected individuals remain poorly understood. With new recommendations for universal HIV treatment and increasing antiretroviral therapy (ART) access, we sought to evaluate how access to early ART influences fertility desires among HIV-infected ART-naïve women.
Methods: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with a select subgroup of 20 HIV-infected ART-naïve women attending one of 13 HIV facilities in western Kenya between July and August 2014 who would soon newly become eligible to initiate ART based on the latest national policy recommendations. The interviews covered four major themes: 1) definitions of family and children's role in community; 2) personal, interpersonal, institutional, and societal factors influencing fertility desires; 3) influence of HIV-positive status on fertility desires; and 4) influence of future ART initiation on fertility desires. An iterative process of reading transcripts, applying inductive codes, and comparing and contrasting codes was used to identify convergent and divergent themes.
Results: The women indicated their HIV-positive status did influence-largely negatively-their fertility desires. Furthermore, initiating ART and anticipating improved health status did not necessarily translate to increased fertility desires. Instead, individual factors, such as age, parity, current health status, financial resources and number of surviving or HIV-infected children, played a crucial role in decisions about future fertility. In addition, societal influences, such as community norms and health providers' expectations of their fertility desires, played an equally important role in determining fertility desires.
Conclusions: Initiating ART may not be the leading factor influencing fertility desires among previously ART-naïve HIV-infected women. Instead, individual and societal factors appear to be the major determinants of fertility desires among these women.
Keywords: ART-naïve; Fertility desires; HIV-infected women; Kenya.

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Here are a picture and a video of Tom on set posted by some of the cast and crew.
This weeks addition to the playlist is:
“We Don’t Eat” by James Vincent McMorrow
Tom sang this song on a break during filming of Lucifer and Ildy posted it on Twitter.
For the entire playlist-list click HERE
Meaghan posted a video of Tom on her instastories.
Here’s a video Aimee posted on her Instastories with Tom
Source: Aimee Garcia
Meaghan posted an old picture of her and Tom in Rome on Instagram
Last week we posted over 600 screencaps of Tom Ellis in the 7th Episode of Monday Monday. This week it’s time for the final episode, episode 7!
These are all screencaps of the scene’s with Tom in it…. Enjoy!
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The BBD to ILS conversion today is 1.73. Barbadian dollar is the currency of Barbados and the Israeli Sheqel the currency on Israel. Barbadian dollar Israeli Sheqel trend in 2020 is gain with a gain of up%.
The highest price since one year is 2 (1/6/2017) and the lowest 1.79 (5/6/2017), the difference is 10.5%).
Since the begining of 2020 BBD ILS gain 7.77%
|Since 1 year||8.27 %|
|This year 2020||7.77 %|
|This month||2.55 %|
|This week||2.64 %|
|Convert 1 BBD to ILS||0.577 ILS|
|Convert 2 BBD to ILS||1.15 ILS|
|Convert 5 BBD to ILS||2.88 ILS|
|Convert 10 BBD to ILS||5.77 ILS|
|Convert 20 BBD to ILS||11.54 ILS|
|Convert 50 BBD to ILS||28.84 ILS|
|Convert 100 BBD to ILS||57.68 ILS|

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AMD Smart Access Memory does not rely on PDEP instruction, meaning that it will work regardless of how well the instruction is supported on the CPU.There's also a rumor that NVIDIA is still considering "whether and when" to enable Resizable BAR for its GeForce RTX 30 series.
Wccftech has published two articles covering the SAM support on various AMD Ryzen CPU series that do not have Zen3 architecture. According to the screenshots published by the website, even the AMD Ryzen 4000G series codenamed Renoir will support SAM on a 500-series motherboard.
AMD Smart Access Memory seen working on first-gen Zen CPUs
Posted on Friday, December 18 2020 @ 10:27 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck


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Rodz, Rock ‘n’ Roll showcases over 300 cars from pre 1979 in the Car Show & Shine plus a full program of rock and roll stage entertainment.
CJ Greenfield Sports Complex, Inala,
Stylin' Up a free youth music, dance and cultural festival for everyone. Free live music, dance comps, special guests, kids rides, stalls, fireworks, more
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The Brisbane scene is strong.
21 Oct 2017
Filmed by Dylan Steinhart, Mason Ainsworth, Mike Vockenson, Denby Chandler and Tim Storey. Edited by Tim Storey.
A mixtape coming out of Brisbane, Australia packed full of wild moves in the streets from a bunch of good local riders. Featuring Pat Johns, Denby Chandler, Ben Connolly , Brodie Hanson, Jaak Bailey,Ddylan Steinhart, Brock Olive, James Pease, Carraig Troy, Tim Storey and Kyle Fletcher.
Grind aficionados will love this one
Chris Childs, Erik Elstran, and Brett Silva head to Asia


Selectmen’s Minutes, June 17, 2010
TOWN OF SEDGWICK
June 17, 2010
Selectmen present: Nelson Grindal, Colby Pert, Victor Smith
Also present: Dr. Wilgram, Public Access Comm. Members Neil Davis, Diane Kornmeier, Paul Trowbridge, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Tax Collector Belinda Pert, Assistant (and Public Access Comm. Member) Barbara Grindle, Margaret Bixby.
1) Minutes of the last meeting read and accepted.
2) Signed Treasurer’s Warrant for $7,245.60.
3) Dr. Wilgram wishes the town to change the road and the boat ramp on the Walker Pond access. It was explained to him that since we have put a great deal of time and money and all plans have been approved by Brooksville, Sedgwick and the State that nothing will be changed at this late date. The right of way on the Condon property has been registered at Hancock Registry of Deeds.
4) We have foreclosed on the Alice Carter property on Pertville Road with verbal agreement from the heirs. It was moved, seconded and accepted that we take this property for back taxes.
5) Ms Bixby reported that the ramps on Ferry Landing were dangerous when there was gravel on them. She had fallen and injured her shoulder. The Access Committee had viewed the landing and agreed with her. The Selectmen will see that the problem is taken care of.
6) The Access Committee reported on several of the accesses: Salt Pond, with a house in the ROW; Rope Ferry with a septic system in the road (this is a walking, recreational access agreed upon several years ago); Beach Street (2) one needs looking at to see if it is feasible to build steps to a beautiful beach, the other is a deep water anchorage with virtually no parking except in a driveway belonging to the adjacent landowner; Carter Point access has been trimmed and needs to be viewed; Shore Road needs some guardrails, especially at the bridge; Ferry Landing needs concrete in the holes in the ramp and steps or some way of walking to the water without needing to go down the concrete ramp, perhaps a path of crushed stone beside the ramps; Billings Cove is good, the path has been widened and there is a picnic area in the central part of the cove (thanks, Vic); work has been done on the Town Boat Landing and more is being planned. We need to check on the Gray access in West Sedgwick. Walker Pond is in the process of the road being cut.
7) Paul Trowbridge brought in papers that need to be filled out and a letter of intent for the Energy Maine Efficiency grant.
The meeting was adjourned at 8 pm.
Victor Smith, 3rd Selectman


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Rita Ora shot a new make-up campaign for Rimmel today (08.10.13) after announcing that she was teaming up with them last month.
Rita Ora shot a new make-up campaign for Rimmel today (08.10.13).
The 'How We Do' hitmaker announced she was teaming up with cosmetic brand last month and now the two sides have come together and filmed her first ads after the pop star was given a full make-over with some of the new products from her line.
Sharing a picture from the shoot on on Instagram, she captioned it writing: ''#getthelondonlook @rimmellondonuk were coming for you! (sic).''
The 22-year-old singer looked super cool in high-waisted shorts, cute court shoes and a brown leather jacket, which brought out the burst of colour splashed across her face, including bright red lips and bold eyes.
The sexy snap was made even more eye-catching by the typical London black cab and bright green backdrop.
Rita's new collection is set for release in February next year and will focus on nail polish and lipstick.
She wrote on Twitter last month: ''The whole worlds wear Red lipstick! #myMission @rimmellondonuk #yeeeeaaaaahhhhbaby. (sic)''
Not much else is known about the collaboration at this time, but the collection follows in the footsteps of fellow singer Rihanna, who launched a best-selling make-up line with Mac earlier this year.
The full recording of 'Eric Clapton: Live At The Royal Albert Hall', is set to reach cinemas very soon
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The two-time Oscar winner has been cast as '50s TV sweetheart Lucille Ball, according to new reports.

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We are contemplating venturing into new categories: Rahul Vira, CEO, Skechers
Vira says the brand is going strong and has seen a great double digit growth year on year
Following the success of their GOrun range, American sports lifestyle brand Skechers Performance has launched the GORun7 variant.
Skechers is the only brand globally that has an exclusive category called ‘walking shoes’. exchange4media caught up with Rahul Vira, CEO, Skechers, to find out what’s next from Skechers, how sports sponsorship is booming in India, why did they not associate with ICC World Cup 2019, and more.
According to Vira, the brand is going strong and has seen a great double digit growth year on year.
When asked why Skechers did not associate with ICC World Cup 2019 like their competitors, Vira points out, “I feel there is still time for us to be there (Cricket World Cup). We are growing strong in India after drawing huge success globally.”
Vira believes that India’s sports sector is undergoing an interesting period pertaining to how sports sponsorship is picking up pace and the future it holds. “It’s an interesting thing. Earlier, it was only cricket as a sport in India which was highly recognised. But, as the landscape is changing, it is good and interesting to see other sports also coming to the mainstream and being in the limelight. In the long run, sports sponsorship will give Skechers lot of opportunities to get associated with different sports,” he says,
E-commerce has been contributing relatively little to the sales growth of Skechers, and, according to Vira, they have been doing this consciously. “We had different things in mind and we didn’t want to huddle or chase. We were treading cautiously. We do business and involve with all of them, but it’s important to have a constructive role rather than going overboard and have our products on sale or discount.”
He, however, says that they have been spending huge on the digital medium.
Talking about the trend of brands having one celebrity endorser, Vira says, “There are two different elements. One is having a celebrity endorser and another is having influencers who are associated with a brand for a shorter period. Both have different sciences and are selected as per the brand strategy. We feel that it is good to have multiple celebrities joining us rather than having one endorser.”
Vira further says that Skechers’ focus has always been shoes. However, the company is contemplating venturing into other categories such as apparel, accessories etc.
“As far as the global market is considered, consumers are very particular about the category from which they want to pick up their shoes. However in India, the consumers aren’t that particular. But the Indian market too is changing and the consumers now know what they have to pick up and what would suit them,” he says.
Vira says that Skechers, which is now approximately around seven years old, has learnt a lot since its inception in India. There have been lot of researches, feedbacks and upgradations of shoes and techniques to ensure that the brand stands out.
“We are connecting with consumers on every platform. Skechers helped out during the Odisha cyclone. Also, Skechers has been making constant connect with the consumers. We conduct summer activities for kids so that they get involved in outdoor sports and are not glued to online games.”
When asked what’s next from Skechers, Vira says “there are lot of categories coming in.”
“One would see Skechers across the board, right from performance to lifestyle. There is a lot in pipeline, but we want to keep it under wraps right now and keep it exciting for the consumers,” he signs off.
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Courses 2008 - 2009
LAW T 526 Federal Tax Clinic
Credits: 2-9, Variable
Clinical training in federal income tax litigation under the supervision of members of the law school faculty. An initial classroom component will include instruction in applicable federal tax law, procedure and practice, professional skills training in interviewing and counseling, negotiation, and trial practice, and consideration of pertinent professional responsibility issues. In the subsequent practice component, students will advise and represent low-income taxpayers in controversies (up to $53,000/taxable year) with the Internal Revenue Service from initial interview through any necessary tax litigation. Rule 9 eligibility is not required; any LL.M. taxation student may enroll. When registering in autumn quarter, students must commit to enrolling for the entire academic year, and will receive credit for the course only upon completion of all three quarters. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Pre-/Co-requisite Course: T505 Introduction to Income Taxation or equivalent taken at accredited law school. Recommended Courses: B520 Trial Advocacy, B503 Evidence, and B510 Problems in Professional Responsibility.
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STM service area
The area served by the STM paratransit service corresponds to the area covered by the Montréal agglomeration, including Île-Bizard, Île Ste-Hélène, Île Notre-Dame and Île-des-Sœurs.
Paratransit service is available throughout the entire area served by L’Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM):
- Montréal Island (STM)
- Laval (STL)
- Longueuil (RTL)
- North Shore (EXO)
- South Shore (EXO)
Prerequisite for a metropolitan trip
- Start by completing the Consent to disclosure of personal information form.
- Fax or mail the form to the address indicated on the form.
Metropolitan return trip
In the case of a return trip, you must stay a minimum of two hours at your original destination.
Reserving a metropolitan trip
Reservations are made with the paratransit service with which you are registered, following the usual procedure. This service will plan your trip with the other services involved.

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SASI Graduate Cycles Across the USA on a Mission
Today, Sushil Reddy, SASI Graduate and former Guinness World Record holder for the longest journey on an e-bike, and his friend, Luis Fourzan end their tour of the United States, where they have traveled nearly 6,500 miles (10,500 km) on bikes powered by human energy and the sun in an effort to raise awareness on electric mobility, healthy living, and solar energy.
They’ve gone the distance. Sushil Reddy, HEC Paris MSc Sustainability and Social Innovation (SASI) Alumni and former Guinness world record holder for the longest journey on an e-bike, and his friend, Luis Fourzan, are once again crossing continents for a purpose. Today ends their tour of the United States, where they have traveled nearly 6,500 miles (10,500 km) on bikes powered by human energy and the sun in an effort to raise awareness on electric mobility, healthy living, and solar energy.
“How far we go on any day depends on the weather and our schedule,” says Reddy, who has been on the road since mid-August, for an average of 60 miles a day, some days going up to 120 miles in a day. Once the solar-paneled bikes were built in North Carolina, Reddy and Fourzan travelled with their customized gear up the East Coast to NYC. After this they headed west and rode across to Chicago and through Minneapolis, eventually crossing the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. They followed the west coast south from Seattle to Los Angeles, and now back across again to finish in Texas. “I come from Mumbai, and I hate the cold weather,” says Reddy. “Two weeks in Montana in snow was a challenge.”
Today they will finish the ride in Houston, Texas, but their ambitions won’t end there.
“The ride is part of a series of journeys on solar paneled electric bikes,” says Reddy. His website, The Sun Pedal Ride, is where he raises awareness on electric mobility, healthy living, solar energy through his bold example.
The bike itself has solar panels on the back which charge it on the go. 50 percent of the energy comes from these panels, and 50 percent is human-powered. Reddy worked with Sol Mobil, a workshop in North Carolina, to put together all the components. One of the biggest challenges while traveling has been bike parts and repairs. “We keep checking every day, so we don’t break down in the middle of nowhere.”
The only time off their bikes is in the evenings and, which they relax in their own rooms to talk with friends and family, and plan the next day. Along the route they’ve connected with journalists, educators, and locals across America, spreading awareness of the many benefits of cycling. “The goal is to show that people can use electric bikes for long distance touring, or even for the daily commute.”
“Anybody can do it. It’s not a big deal,” says Sushil.
We respectfully disagree.
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Just a few days ago it was was announced (speculated) that EVA Air would start service to Houston in June of 2015. On the heels of that, ANA, one of two major carriers in Japan, announced that they will start service to Houston from Tokyo-Narita starting in June of 2015.
Airlineroute.net is reporting the following schedule, which matches what ANA announced in their press release:
NH174 Tokyo-Narita to Houston departing 11:15am arriving 09:30am [Daily]
NH173 Houston to Tokyo-Narita departing 11:20am arriving 03:20pm(+1 day) [Daily]
The service will start June 12, 2015.
Based on the seat distribution that ANA points out in their press release, 8 First Class, 52 Business Class, and 190 Economy Class seats, it looks like they will send the following 777-300ER configuration to Houston. Their economy class seating does have a premium economy section, but more importantly, they have 9-across in regular economy in what most would consider an odd seating arrangement, 2-4-3. This certainly does not mean that from time to time ANA won’t send one of their more denser configurations to Houston, but their schedule has a nicely fitted aircraft planned for the service.
The flight will more than likely use Terminal D, which at this point, really needs a makeover when it comes to lounge options and amenities for passengers. The terminal does not have a ton of food options and walking to Terminal E or C, where such options are more plentiful, is not a quick trip. There is also one lounge that is shared by Star Alliance carriers in Terminal D. It is windowless and the last time I was there it was packed to the gills. I have heard it has been expanded but have yet to see the improvements.
Given United’s recent removal of their second daily flight from Houston to Tokyo-Narita, this route announcement is a little surprising. United had trouble making money on the route using a 777-200ER, which is smaller than the plane ANA plans to use, and had trouble again when the service moved to a 787-8, an even smaller aircraft. Clearly United initially saw a need or they would not have started the second flight. So what prompted this shake up?
United and ANA are put of antitrust immunity joint venture across the Pacific. This allows them to share both revenue and risk on new routes. If one carrier thinks it can market a route better or run a route better, then the airlines discuss it and come to an agreement. In this case, I think ANA sat down with United and pointed out that the latter had dropped a number of services out of Tokyo-Narita, namely Bangkok, and that they, ANA, could do a better job of handling a second frequency to Houston while expanding the coverage in Asia. On the flip side, ANA can provide a lot of connecting traffic to United’s mid-morning departures out of IAH to places like Latin America and the southeast United States.
ANA touts this in their press release citing two route increases, Bangkok and Singapore and they include the following table pointing out southern Asia points that can reach the U.S. via Tokyo-Narita using this new service.
That’s really the kicker. You can leave Singapore or Bangkok on one of the midnight flights to Tokyo and connect directly to a flight to Houston.
I have to believe that ANA feels that they can market the service better to south and southeast Asian cities better than United can, especially with United’s recent market retreat there. United simply does not have the presence it used to in Asia and if an Asian carrier can convince travelers to fly with them and share that revenue with United, I am sure United is happy to let them do it.
One tidbit not present in the press release is whether or not United will keep their Tokyo to Singapore service. The flight frequently goes out full and for flyers coming from the east coast of the U.S. it’s an easy connection. I can’t imagine United getting rid of the route, but then again, I didn’t see this ANA service to Houston as being possible, so anything could happen.
It is definitely great for Houston to have more international carriers coming into Terminal D. I want to see how it plays out as oil and gas prices continue to tumble. If the market in Houston contracts a little and consolidates, will all of these flights be sustainable? Only time will tell.


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MCALLEN, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was in the Valley Saturday to meet with President Xiomara Castro of Honduras.
The event was scheduled to discuss immigration and how the two countries could reduce the flow of migrants to the United States.
The two leaders met with Customs and Border Patrol agents and toured CBP facilities before the meeting.
Secretary Mayorkas said his message for migrants was clear. “We will continue to use our authorities and resources to deliver consequences at the border for individuals who enter our country illegally, and do not have a basis to remain,” he said.
Mayorkas said his department would work as quickly as possible to remove those who aren’t legally allowed to stay in the country. “We will also continue to build lawful, orderly and humane pathways for people to reach the United States outside the grip of the ruthless smugglers,” he added.
Mayorkas said Congress has failed, for decades, to fix the immigration issue. He said, “Our immigration system is absolutely broken, a fact on which everyone agrees, and Congress needs to fix it.”
He said Congress had yet to act on a $4 billion request for funding and resources to address the immediate challenge of an increase in migrant numbers.
Mayorkas also addressed the budget talks going on in Washington, and how they affect his department and their mission.
“Congress is also on the verge of shutting down the government, which would leave the extraordinary men and women of the Department of Homeland Security working without pay. Including those who protect our borders.”, he said.
Honduran President Xiomara Castro said her office had been requesting a meeting like this ever since she became President. Castro thanked President Biden and Vice President Harris for helping to arrange the event.
“This is a humanitarian crisis that requires great effort so that we can guarantee the safety, the dignity and the human rights.”, Castro said.
She said there had been an 17% rise in poverty in the nation. Castro added there had been an unprecedented number of Hondurans that had left the country.
Castro said, “No one leaves their country if they know the risk. Nobody leaves their family and their country, if the conditions are not there. If the conditions for a good life are not there, in their country.”
Castro said it was very important that she come to the area to see what her people had been living through. “It was our responsibility to come see where they stop being numbers, and they become people. We learn the reality of what happens along the journey.”, she said.
President Castro said her government is opening four new consulates and assigning a team of lawyers to immediately assist in cases where children arrive in the United States unaccompanied.
She added that she could use what she learned on this trip to inspire change in Honduras. “We can go back to our countries and have better opportunities, and have a better way of life, so they don’t have to come to this country.”, Castro said.
Mayorkas said Honduras had worked closely with the government to help return Honduran residents who aren’t eligible to stay in the United States. He said the number and frequency of return flights had increased.
Mayorkas said he admired President Castro’s global leadership in championing the welfare of children who are exploited by smugglers for financial gain. “We share a commitment to the enforcement of the law, including the laws that provide humanitarian relief, and the values that underlie them.”, Mayorkas said.
After the meeting, President Castro was scheduled to visit a facility where the Department of Health and Human Services looks after the needs of unaccompanied children encountered at the border.


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Sweet potato tea is finished from the giant leaves of sweet potato plants, delicately fermented and oxidized with a technique similar to the tea production process, but much more attention to timing and temperature is necessary. We only harvest the tender leaves or shoots of sweet potato plants and wash them with clean water to remove all the dirt and soil. The leaves are placed in an air-conditioned room for 48 hours in order to make the water in the leaves slowly disappear while keeping them fresh. The leaves ferment along with the oxidation process and then it will release the specific flavor and taste of sweet potato leaf tea. The manufacturer had to roast the sweet potato leaf tea several times just to stop oxidation and reduce the vegetal flavor of sweet potato leaves, making this tea even more time-consuming than other tea production.
The sweet potato leaves are suitable for tea making, the aroma of the tea can be guaranteed, and beneficial effects can be achieved. Moreover, beneficial substances with the effects of oxidizing and reducing blood fat contained in the sweet potato leaves can well remain.
Health benefits of sweet potato leaves:
They said foods like sweet potato leaves are desired for their anti-diabetes properties and for diet therapy. Several studies have already proven that this plant has anti-diabetic compounds that lower blood glucose content. This is advantageous to know considering that the Philippines was reported to be a diabetes hotspot now with 6 million Filipinos having diabetes in the country today.
Helps in Heart Health
Sweet potato leaves have lots of Vitamin K which helps in de-calcifying arteries of hard and harmful plaque deposits, a major cause of heart attacks. Vitamin K in sweet potato leaves also helps reduce inflammation of the cells lining the blood vessels along your veins and arteries. Including sweet potato leaves in your daily diet helps you maintain healthy blood pressure and reduces the risk of having heart attacks.
Anti-mutagenic and Antioxidant
Now, this is the most interesting quality of sweet potato leaves: they have antioxidants and antimutagenic compounds or substances that reduce the rate of mutation of cancer cells. In fact, a study of the effects of 82 kinds of vegetables and plant compounds on the mutation and replication of cancer cells indicated that sweet potato leaves are the ones with the highest cancer checking rate.
The vitamin K component of sweet potato leaves facilitates the blood clotting abilities of our blood. Sweet potato leaves are known to have this particular quality, assisting the body to help recover fast from cuts, bruises, and blood clotting problems.
Enhances Eye Health
Sweet potato leaves are proven to be high in lutein and zeaxanthin (xanthophylls) which are supposed to contribute to the prevention of cataracts and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Lutein is also an antioxidant which means it prevents oxidative damage to eye lens muscles that contribute to cataracts due to old age.
An extract from the lyophilized sweet potato leaf powder from a variety of sweet potatoes provided antibacterial properties. Moreover, the water extracted from the sweet potato leaves inhibited the further growth of food poisoning bacteria such as the pathogenic E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus cereus.
Helps in Bone Health
The Vitamin K in sweet potato helps in maintaining the calcium in our bones, thus reducing the risks of developing osteoporosis (bone loss) and lowering the incidence of bone fractures in post-menopausal women.
Because caffeine is not added to the tea, even if a cup of tea is drunk before sleep, sleep is not influenced.
Brewing Guide: Add about 1 to 2 teaspoons (1-2g) of dry sweet potato leaf for each 8oz/250ml cup of water. If brewing in a pot, add an extra teaspoon of tea to the pot. Cover and allow the tea to steep for at least 5 minutes. You can leave the tea leaves in for up to 2 hours, extracting the maximum concentration of beneficial saponins.


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Rudolf Uertz (born February 26, 1947 in Neunkirchen ) is a German philosopher , theologian and political scientist .
After studying philosophy, theology and political science at the University of Munich from 1969 to 1980 , Uertz received his doctorate in 1980. After several positions as a research assistant, lecturer and, most recently, research assistant at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt , he completed his habilitation there in 2000 and is now also worked there as a private lecturer. Since 2001 and 2006 respectively, Uertz has held associate professorships for political theory and the history of ideas at the Faculty for History and Social Sciences at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw and for political science at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt.
- From God's right to human right . Schöningh, Paderborn 2005, ISBN 3-506-71774-X .
- Christianity and Socialism in the Early CDU . Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt, Stuttgart 1981, ISBN 3-421-06066-5 .
- Literature by and about Rudolf Uertz in the catalog of the German National Library
- Uertz on the website of the University of Eichstätt
- ↑ perlentaucher.de. Retrieved July 25, 2013 .
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Newport Beach Police Department will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
People can drop off their potentially-dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs to the NBPD at two locations: The Newport Coast Community Center and Hoag Hospital’s Sunset View Parking Lot.
This event gives the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by removing the prescription drugs from their homes, NBPD explained in a community message emailed through Nixle on Tuesday.
“The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked,” the message reads.
Last May, nearly 5,400 sites throughout the country participated in the event. Nationwide, the DEA and its partner agencies accepted 447 tons (over 893,000 pounds) of prescription drugs in May, and almost 6.5 million pounds in all eleven Drug Take-Back events to date.
These are medicines languishing in home cabinets, highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. The traditional methods of disposing of unused medicines—like flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—pose potential safety and health hazards, but the take-back day is a safe and straightforward solution.
For more information, visit dea.gov.


Updated for 2018 Originally Published: 3 February 2016
Door and window sensors rank perhaps right up there with security cameras when most us think about critical features of home security systems. These sensors let your home automation controller know when a door or window is open or closed in order to trigger corresponding alerts, alarms. messages or actions. In addition to the standard phone alerts, you can also configure your system to sound local alarms via a connected siren alarm device when these sensors are triggered while you are away or asleep.
Aside from the obvious security benefits for intrusion detection, connected door and window sensors can also allow you to quickly verify that all of your doors and windows are closed – and give you reminder alerts if a door or window remains open after a certain time at night.
You can even set up a simple child monitoring capability by setting up your Z-Wave door sensor to trigger a short beep on your Z-Wave speaker whenever a door to the outside has been opened.
These devices are relatively inexpensive and there are quite a few on the market from which to choose.
Not only do these simple sensors combine with your home hub to create a quite capable smart window alarm and door alarm solution, your home hub can also integrate a multitude of other connected devices, such as leak detectors, smoke alarms, door locks, switches, and energy monitoring devices.
See the DarwinsDen.com Best of the Home Automation Controllers review for a run-down of several of the popular and relatively inexpensive Z-Wave capable home automation hubs. Several of the most popular of these hubs can be purchased for under $100.
One table to compare them all
“Comparison is the death of joy”
– Mark Twain
Ok, it may not quite be all of them, but the following table summarizes and compares features of popular home automation Z-Wave door and window reed/contact sensors.
As useful as these sensors might be, replacing their relatively short-lived batteries can drive your average home automation enthusiast batty after a couple of years. This table includes battery life information as provided by the manufacturer. Surprisingly, I rarely come across great deals on multi-packs of these devices. I will update this post if and when I do.
The information provided here is based on my research and/or testing and reader feedback. There may be discrepancies with the actual products.
This table will continue to receive updates as data becomes available and new products are released. Suggestions on additional products or comparison features are always appreciated.
Please let me know of any errors or omissions.
Z-Wave Door and Window Sensor Feature Comparison Table
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|Aeon Labs Recessed ZW089-A||Ecolink DWZWAVE2.5-ECO||Monoprice Z-Wave Plus||Monoprice Z-Wave Door & Window Sensor||Zooz ZSE08||Enerwave ZWN-BDS Plus||Aeon Labs DSB29-
|V2 has built-in temp, but no dry contact:
|Z-Wave Door Sensor (only)||–||Same as HomeSeer HS-DS100+?||Identical to Linear & GoControl||–||–||–||–|
|White, silver, black, brown, almond, ivory, redwood||White||Brown,
white (both included)
white (both included)
|2 years||1 year||3 years||1 year
||1 year||2 years
||2 years||10 years|
|Dry bridge contact2. Temperature with optional DS18B20||–||Dry bridge contact2||–||–||–||–||–||–|
|Instruction Manual||Instruction Manual||Instruction Manual||Instruction Manual||Instruction Manual||Instruction Manual||Instruction Manual||Instruction Manual||Instruction Manual|
2. Dry bridge contact provides alternate means for triggering notification via an external no current connection.
The Best Z-Wave Door and Window Sensor?
While everyone has their own criteria for their ideal door and window sensor, my top pick is the Fibaro Modern Miniature Z-Wave Door/Window Sensor. While the Fibaro is one of the more expensive options available, door and window sensors are typically one of the most visible components of a home automation and security system – and their aesthetics are an important consideration for many.
The Fibaro is one of the smallest and most discreet products in its class and is available in seven colors to best match your door or window frame.
“She came in through the bathroom window.” – Paul McCartney
If you don’t mind a little drilling, and aesthetics are a top priority for you, Aeon Labs provides the even more discreet and less expensive ZW089-A Z-Wave recessed door sensor that is installed hidden in the door frame. If aesthetics are of less concern to you than price, the slightly larger Schlage RS100 Z-Wave door/window sensor and the identical Ecolink DWZWAVE2-ECO are highly recommended, and typically less expensive alternatives.
An unconventional alternative:
I’ve been quite pleased with the Sensative Strips ultra-thin Z-Wave+ Strips door and window sensor. At $55, it’s a bit more expensive than most other contact sensors, but my personal preference now is to use Strips sensors instead of other door and window sensors for installations where these sensors can be appropriately installed and where aesthetics is of prime concern – or where weather resistence is required. For a full review of the Strips sensor see the DarwinsDen.com Strips Z-Wave Door and Window Sensor Review.
Zigbee or other alternatives?
Visit the following reference pages for an overview of which Z-Wave capable controller hubs may be best for your specific system needs:
I generally recommend Z-Wave devices unless you are certain that your controller has been tested with specific Zigbee device variant, but the latest Zigbee Gen2 Iris Contact Sensor has worked well in my testing and is comparable in size to the Fibaro – at less than half the price. If you don’t mind a white sensor, you have an Iris or SmartThings Hub – or you know it is compatible with your controller, I highly recommend this Iris device.
Samsung also offers their SmartThings Zigbee Multipurpose Sensor, which includes vibration, temperature, and open/close capabilities. Again, if you have a compatible zigbee capable controller, this is a great device for placing on a window frame to detect not only open close conditions, but also vibrations that could be the result of glass break attempt. In practice, I’ve found that due to false vibration alarms from the SmartThings sensor, its vibration detection capability is not as useful as I would have hoped.
In addition to door and window sensors, you may also want to install a dedicated Z-Wave device that is capable of detecting if your window has been broken on windows that you are particularly concerned about. Although they have mixed reviews, both the Vision ZS5101 Z-Wave Shock, Vibration & Glass Break Sensor and the GoControl Glass Break sensor can provide this capability, and potentially with reduced false alarms compared to the SmartThings Multipurpose sensor.
Originally Published: 3 February 2016


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AIM: To determine rates of hepatitis C (HCV) risk factor ascertainment, testing, and referral in urban primary care practices, with particular attention to the effect of race and ethnicity.
METHODS: Retrospective chart review from four primary care sites in Philadelphia; two academic primary care practices and two community clinics was performed. Demographics, HCV risk factors, and other risk exposure information were collected.
RESULTS: Four thousand four hundred and seven charts were reviewed. Providers documented histories of injection drug use (IDU) and transfusion for less than 20% and 5% of patients, respectively. Only 55% of patients who admitted IDU were tested for HCV. Overall, minorities were more likely to have information regarding a risk factor documented than their white counterparts (79% vs 68%, P < 0.0001). Hispanics were less likely to have a risk factor history documented, compared to blacks and whites (P < 0.0001). Overall, minorities were less likely to be tested for HCV than whites in the presence of a known risk factor (23% vs 35%, P = 0.004). Among patients without documentation of risk factors, blacks and Hispanics were more likely to be tested than whites (20% and 24%, vs 13%, P < 0.005, respectively).
CONCLUSION: (1) Documentation of an HCV risk factor history in urban primary care is uncommon, (2) Racial differences exist with respect to HCV risk factor ascertainment and testing, (3) Minority patients, positive for HCV, are less likely to be referred for subspecialty care and treatment. Overall, minorities are less likely to be tested for HCV than whites in the presence of a known risk factor.
Trooskin, Stacey B.; Navarro, Victor J.; Winn, Robert J.; Axelrod, David J.; McNeal, A. Scott; Velez, Maricruz; Herrine, Steven K.; and Rossi, Simona, "Hepatitis C risk assessment, testing and referral for treatment in urban primary care: role of race and ethnicity." (2007). Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers. Paper 81.
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Posted by: Francis Koster Published: August 6, 2020
How kids can save online learning
A fierce disorganized debate is raging as our country approaches the time schools traditionally open. Millions of citizens afraid of suffering lifelong damage to their health from the virus are trying to stay home, wearing face masks if they go out, and otherwise avoid being in large groups.
There is tension between this group and the folks who desperately want life to go back to something resembling normal with schools in session. Other millions find themselves in the middle, unsure what to do. For many, it feels like the ship is in danger of sinking, and people are looking around for life rafts should they be needed.
The way we operate K-12 education in this storm is one of the largest public policy questions in our society because one out of five Americans either attend or work in schools (1). What happens next in American schools will deeply impact the lives of the students, their teachers, family members, and our entire society.
Stay-at-home distance learning using computers is one area that looks like a life raft by many.
Reports of how well distance learning went as the COVID-19 virus emerged last spring range from adequate to awful to disastrous. According to Education Week, when the virus forced school buildings to close early and education went online, about one-fifth of all students never attended classes at all, and only 4 out of 10 engaged with their teacher more than once a week (2)!
There are several reasons for this, often driven by the students’ home situation. If they are from a household that is struggling financially due to lay-offs or quarantine, they may not be able to afford internet service. If they are doing distance learning by cell phone, the cell phone billing plan their parents have can make minutes very very expensive.
In a surprisingly large number of households, because of financial issues, parents have to choose between paying the water and food bill or having their child talk to their teacher. This can be on top of other stress, like parents who need to work and cannot supervise their students school work.
Distance learning has challenges that our society has to meet quickly. And we have a talent pool that can help.
Ms. Logan Spoonemore, a high school junior who lives in Seattle Washington, recruited a group of 70 other students to be on-line math tutors for younger students. They created a website that links tutors to students, and have a rapidly growing list of volunteer tutors and students who need help (3). You can see the site by searching on Students Helping Students Seattle.
In rural West Virginia, the Martinsburg school superintendent formed an online tutoring program for elementary students using student members of The National Honor Society in all four high schools in the county. The student tutors lead chat rooms complete with games that can be solved using math (4). In other efforts, high school students are paired up with professional teachers as teachers’ aides, something that the younger students seem to really appreciate.
The COVID-19 epidemic is hitting low-income households much worse than the homes of the more privileged. One example of a program that has been created to facilitate higher grade level students support those kids can be found at TeensGive.org.
As a society, we need to move quickly to get programs like this in place.
As their budgets are frozen or cut, school leaders have been asked to totally reinvent their industry in just a few months. A large number of teachers have never been trained to teach online. School technology support departments are being challenged to significantly expand both the range of services they offered and the number of people they support.
To help their children, parents are faced with being asked to use technology that many of them had not used before. And for older parents with high school students, the lessons being taught in many subjects like biology and science are vastly different than the material the parents learned 20 or 30 years ago.
It will not be possible for our school systems to fix this by themselves. Everyone has to pitch in.
When school opens in two weeks, a majority of all students will be engaged in online learning.
Over those same two weeks, the number of infected Americans is expected to increase again by half from today’s levels as we sail toward an entirely infected population by the beginning of 2021.
The bottom line is this: Our world is in a large and growing economic and healthcare mess that can be reduced – but only if you pitch in.
You can help set up learning groups of neighborhood children who hold Zoom calls, or volunteer to be an electronic assistant to a teacher whose students badly need more contact with mentors. You can volunteer to assist school staff track down missing students, or those in need of some special attention.
What you cannot do is stand there doing nothing while the ship is sinking.
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Francis P. Koster Ed.D.
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Sign boards at Statue of Unity site to be in 6 official languages of UN, 3-star stay facility to open in December: Gujarat CMNovember 01, 2018
Ahmedabad: Speaking at FICCI event here today, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said three-star stay facility Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat bhavan will be opened for visitors in upcoming December near Statue of Unity.
Statue of Unity, world’s tallest statue was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday.
Rupani said, a decision was taken a day before that sign boards at Statue of Unity will have details on sign boards in six official languages of United Nations (that are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) as global tourists are going to visit the place.
Rupani said people who come to visit Taj Mahal in India will also visit Statue of Unity. He said the government estimate of daily number of visitors is more than 15,000.
Rupani said Statue of Unity will be developed as Ekta Nagar. He said various states will create their stay facilities near Statue of Unity.
Last evening after watching laser show at Statue of Unity, Chief Minister Rupani had said that boating and rope-way facilities will also be added to Statue of Unity site. Also Rs 100 crore tribal museum will come up in Narmada district (at Rajpipla town near Statue of Unity). He said the government will also set up museum of native states that merged with India post independence.
- No need to go to RTO for these services; Govt issues notification
- Vice President to lay foundation stone for 500-bed Nirali Multi-specialty Hospital in Navsari
- ACB Gujarat nabs Assistant Engineer in Surat in Rs. 15,000 bribe case
- Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad best cities in Ease of Living Index 2020 (Million Plus Category)
- Twitter Trend #WeWantKarnavati demands for renaming ‘Ahmedabad’ as ‘Karnavati’
- 3rd day of Budget session to witness introduction of non-Govt bills
- AMC announces more Micro Containment Zones in Ahmedabad
- Gujarat completes vaccination of over 10 lakh persons

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This piece of fiction’s been floating around the Internet, recently: I first saw it on Faye‘s blog and wanted to share it. I believe it’s originally written by a Susan from Glasgow, but I haven’t find anything else to pinpoint the original author.
The law discriminates against rape victims in a manner which would not be tolerated by victims of any other crime. In the following example, a holdup victim is asked questions similar in form to those usually asked a victim of rape:
“Mr. Smith, you were held up at gunpoint on the corner of 16th and Locust?”
“Did you struggle with the robber?”
“He was armed.”
“Then you made a conscious decision to comply with his demands rather than to resist?”
“Did you scream? Cry out?”
“No. I was afraid.”
“I see. Have you ever been held up before?”
“Have you ever given money away?”
“Yes, of course–”
“And did you do so willingly?”
“What are you getting at?”
“Well, let’s put it like this, Mr. Smith. You’ve given away money in the past–in fact, you have quite a reputation for philanthropy. How can we be sure that you weren’t contriving to have your money taken from you by force?”
“Listen, if I wanted–”
“Never mind. What time did this holdup take place, Mr. Smith?”
“About 11 p.m.”
“You were out on the streets at 11 p.m.? Doing what?”
“Just walking? You know it’s dangerous being out on the street that late at night. Weren’t you aware that you could have been held up?”
“I hadn’t thought about it.”
“What were you wearing at the time, Mr. Smith?”
“Let’s see. A suit. Yes, a suit.”
“An expensive suit?”
“In other words, Mr. Smith, you were walking around the streets late at night in a suit that practically advertised the fact that you might be a good target for some easy money, isn’t that so? I mean, if we didn’t know better, Mr. Smith, we might even think you were asking for this to happen, mightn’t we?”
“Look, can’t we talk about the past history of the guy who did this to me?”
“I’m afraid not, Mr. Smith. I don’t think you would want to violate his rights, now, would you?”
It’s an effective story, I think, despite the reinforcement of the illusion that rape victims are at most risk from the hypothetical “stranger in a dark alley” (when in actual fact, most rape is conducted by somebody known personally to the victim).
The crime of rape is a whole minefield of complications: the issue of consent; the fact that the only witnesses are generally the victim and their attacker(s), and the sometimes-fuzzy definitions used in many countries’ laws, to name a few. We’re less than a week since a particularly troublesome and emotive case being tried in Cheltenham. In this particular incident, a 15 year-old girl accused a 14 year-old boy of raping her, but it later became clear through the vast inconsistencies in her story that this almost certainly a fabrication. Now, naturally, she’s now being convicted of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
The statement from Women Against Rape? “It is awful that a girl so young has been prosecuted in this way.”
Whoah, whoah – let’s step back a moment. Let’s get this clear: it’s awful that a young woman who lies about being raped, threatening a young man with prison and a lifetime of being on the sex offenders’ register, is being convicted for this? That’s your stance on this? Did I accidentally turn over two pages at once, because I feel like I’ve missed something here.
It’s already awful and tragic that we live in a world where a majority of rape goes unreported. Let’s not also try to make it into a world where it’s acceptable to knowingly make false accusations of crimes, especially those with life-altering consequences.

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Cactus plants seem like they can handle just about anything, but what happens when you pour hot/Coldwater on them? Surprise! It’s not good.
According to eHow, “Cactus plants contain saponins, which make them very resistant to chemicals.”
The saponins in cactus plants cause the plant to “become less permeable to water, making it unable to absorb water,” which is what happens if you take a sip of water and inadvertently end up drinking boiling or scalding water.
Cactus plants are some of the more easy plants to look after. They are extremely popular as houseplants as they are convenient and abundant.
You don’t have to worry about the fact that you may not find a cactus plant because they’re unlikely to go extinct.
Cactus plants don’t require you to put a lot of effort into them. However, they do require some effort on your part.
You may look at a cactus and think that it’s completely healthy only to find it dead in the span of a week. You want to avoid situations of negligence.
If you’re someone who’s only beginning their journey of plant–rearing, Cactus plants are an excellent way for you to begin.
You only have to take care of the most fundamental aspects of cacti, and you’ll find that they can thrive in most environments.
Unless you do something completely wrong, your cactus plants are likely to survive. It may sometimes happen that you accidentally pour in water that’s too hot or too cold.
If you’re worried about this, hold your horses. Well, discuss in the article below what could be the possible side effects of pouring hot water or cold water on your cactus plant.
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Does Hot/Cold Water Harm a Cactus or Succulent?
Cactus and succulents are both xerophytes, and they have very similar adaptations. However, you should know that they require water that has similar temperatures.
You may not think much about the temperatures of the water you’re using to water your succulent or cactus with.
While cold water can’t cause any consistent problems, it may not be the best thing for your plants. Cactus plants are hardy when it comes to temperatures that they can face.
However, for watering cactus plants, matters can be different altogether.
If you pour in water that’s too hot, you may end up harming much of the plant’s cell structure. It may, in turn, lead to the plant not being able to take up water or carry out photosynthesis.
You need to take care of this matter to protect the plant’s cellular integrity.
The answer to the question posed is that hot and cold water can harm a cactus. However, hot water is more likely to cause cellular damage in the way that it can cause an injury to the plant tissue.
It also depends on what temperature your water is on. You should also try your best to ensure that the water isn’t too hot or cold.
You want to get it to room temperature, so you don’t have to worry about the harm to a succulent.
If you feel like you’ve harmed the plant, you may want to examine it over the next couple of days and see how it reacts.
If the health starts deteriorating rapidly, you may have to report it or look for more healing alternatives.
What Temperature Is Too Hot For Watering Cactus?
Now that we know that there can be water that’s too hot for a cactus, we have a better idea of what may cause harm.
However, it’s also necessary to know what temperature could damage a plant. Cacti tend to prefer water that is a little more on the warm side, and they don’t generally absorb water that’s too cold.
We thus find that the perfect temperature for watering cacti is around 86-104 degrees Fahrenheit. Anything above this would be hot.
If you accidentally pour in water that’s too hot or close to boiling, you will destroy the plant. Adding vegetables to boiling water cooks them; similarly, boiling water will cook your plant.
Harmful temperatures would be anything above 180 degrees Fahrenheit. If you pour this kind of hot water into the plant, then you’re essentially killing it.
Pouring it directly on the plant will kill the tissue. If you pour it into the soil, you allow the root network to be destroyed. When you do this, the plant will eventually die over some time.
Sometimes you don’t know that the water is too hot and you end up using it. To prevent this from happening, you should check the temperature of the water before you pour the water in.
It’s necessary to note that this hot water technique may not be efficient for cactus plants. You can surely try to use boiling water around the plants.
Hot water tends to kill plant tissue, meaning you can kill weeds with relative ease using this plant.
So if you don’t want to use any chemical in the surrounding area of your cactus plants, all you need to do is take a beat and then pour boiling water on your weeds.
What is the Best Temperature of Water for Cactus/ Succulent?
You may think that room temperature water is the best for cactus and succulents, and you would be right. You want to have temperatures that aren’t too extreme on either side.
Cactus plants tend to be very hardy. However, since they get water every not and then, the temperature of the water is especially important for uptake.
If you add water that’s too cold, then the root cells won’t open up, and instead, you’ll find that the water remains in your pot and can lead to rot.
Since the water isn’t warm enough to be taken up by the plant, it will remain in the pot and log the soil. The root structures in the plant will collapse, and you’ll find that root rot will prevail.
The best temperature of water for cactus soil is 86-104 degrees Fahrenheit. You want it to be warmer than room temperature.
Generally, warmer temperature water is accessible for the cactus plants to take up. Warmer water allows for the pores in the roots to open up.
Once they open up, they will be more okay with taking up water, and thus they’re likelier to thrive and grow.
If you’re watering your cactus directly from the hose, then you may not know what temperature the water is at.
Thus, it may be better to take the water out in a container and then pour it on your plants and in the soil.
Can Hot Water Grow Things Faster Than Cold Water or Vice Versa?
We know for a fact that cold water can’t make things grow faster. That’s not how the chemistry of water and the cactus plants goes. You need much more warmth and higher temperatures for plants to work in the way you want.
It’s necessary to note that plants do better in greater external temperatures. Plants react to heat stress in several ways.
They may respond to heat stress by wilting, dropping leaves, or turning brown. However, there are other ways they may blossom better in warmer temperatures.
You need to note that the water you pour into the plant should be warm. However, hot water doesn’t do much for plants.
Hot water is generally above 110 degrees Fahrenheit so it can cause a fair bit of damage to the whole plant.
It is a common misconception that hot water can cause plants to grow much more rapidly when that’s not true.
It also doesn’t decrease or increase flower production. People think that hot water somehow activates the soil and the plant responds by growing more quickly. However, that’s not the case.
The temperatures of the surrounding matter to the plant are a lot more than the water temperature will.
Hot water can severely damage the structure of the plant. It can also melt off the wax coating on the plant’s leaves and make the plant more vulnerable to all sorts of problems.
If it’s hot outside, you can use the water in the pipe, but you should check to ensure that the water is more at a tepid range.
Experts also state that you should water when it’s a little bit cooler. However, this has a lot to do with where you live and the kind of climate you experience there.
What Are The Damages Of Hot Water To Cactus & How To Revive It?
Heat Stress and using hot water to water your plants continually can create many problems with your cactus and succulents in the long run.
You have to realize that even if you’re using water that’s not hot enough to destroy the plant’s cell structure, the hot water can still cause your cactus plants’ cells to become dehydrated.
The more water they lose due to heat stress, the more likely they will get damaged entirely. If not completely recovered, the dehydration may cause the plants to wilt and turn brown.
If you don’t take care of your cactus plant even as worse symptoms appear, you’ll bring it close to death.
You need to note that all green plants, even cacti, and succulents, depend on photosynthesis and respiration to exist.
Both of these processes need to occur to maintain the plant’s survival. Heat stress can cause both of these processes to get affected; this is most likely to happen if the hot water somehow affects the roots.
If you pour hot water into the leaves, you’ll find that the wax coating on top of it gets compromised.
When this wax seal is no longer there, you’re opening up the leaves to all sorts of bacteria and harmful agents.
Leaves are also the parts of the plant that you would find chlorophyll in. If the plant’s vulnerability now incurred destroys the chlorophyll, the plant’s mechanisms will also get destroyed.
The plant needs chlorophyll to capture sunlight so the process of photosynthesis and respiration can occur.
Even if the chloroplasts aren’t destroyed, other parts of a plant cell contribute to its entire function, which may no longer hold up.
Additionally, the roots of a plant can also get destroyed, which may harm how the plant uptakes its nutrients and water.
Once this mechanism gets disturbed, you’ll find that the plant can’t grow at the pace that it requires.
How to Revive It?
The best thing that you can do for plants that have been destroyed by heat is to leave them be and provide as much water as you can.
Suppose you’ve accidentally added boiling water to your plants. Then, you can counteract the experience by giving a lot more water to your plant.
Cactus plants are different. You can’t overwater the cactus plant. However, in the case of an accident, we recommend that you report the plant as soon as you possibly can.
Cactus plants are hardy, which means if you act quickly enough, you’ll be able to save your plant from any further damage.
Get another pot and add more potting mix to it. Once you add the potting mix, you can remove the cactus plant from the hot water pot and add it to the new pot.
Since the potting mix in the cactus is generally well-draining, it won’t affect your cactus plant quite as much.
You can then let it be for a while before carefully adding water at regular intervals. After a few days, you’ll see that the cactus responds to the cooler water.
Some people also say that the damaged parts of the plant should be pruned. However, that may not always be the best way to go about it.
If you live in a generally warm place, removing the damaged parts will lead to less protection for the parts that aren’t damaged. The damaged growth of the part provides a space to protect the inner parts.
If you’re thinking about pruning the plants that are heat damaged, you should wait a bit. You should wait because pruning can sometimes cause growth from lower down the stem.
The newer growth is likely to be soft and moist. It’s also not likely to be better for the plant. The new growth can provide a place for the plant to grow and survive.
Your plant can get damaged when you give it water at the wrong temperature. Thus, it’s necessary to be extra careful when you’re watering cactus plants and succulents.
These plants tend to be extremely hardy. However, they can’t handle extreme stress, and you can kill them. However, there may be hope for these plants even after a mishap.
Some people might not want to try this at home, but if you want to get rid of a cactus, put hot/cold water on it. For most plants, the leaves will be cooked and it will wither.

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I'm creating a deployment for Autodesk Inventor 2012 and I'd like to use the installation with the Contrent Center for standalone use.
If I choose "Configure AutodekInventor" and scroll down, I get the option to select "Inventor Desktop Content".
Beneath that option I see the folllowing tex in Bold:
Autodesk Vault server is not required for Desktop Content, however you must select and configure th Content Center libraries option in the product list
Where is that option to select in the produict list? The only options I see in the product list are: Autodesk Inventor 2012, Autodesk Vault 2012 (Client), Autodek Design Review 2012 an Autodesk Inventor Fusion 2012
Can you explain where I can find thath option to select the installation of the Content Center Library
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News from around Runnels County
Winters Showdown Livestock Show
The Winters Blizzards Showdown Livestock Show will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 18 at the Winters ISD show barn.
"This event takes place at the Winters ISD show barn near the Winters City Park. Come out and support these hard working showmen who range from 8 yrs old to 18. At noon we will be serving a 'by donation only' Taco Soup meal. Winters FFA and Winters Jr Livestock Assoc, Inc appreciate your continued support and contributions to our livestock program and facilities."
Winters Little Free Library ribbon cutting
The Winters Public Library established a "Little Free Library" beside the community library. The library board had their ribbon cutting on Saturday. The Little Free Library was established in the memory of former library director, Valerie Congdon, who passed away suddenly in 2019.
Congdon had been library director for about a year when she unexpectedly passed awat. Congdon had worked to establish new programs at the library and worked to update the building itself. Her sudden passing was a shock to the community. Susan Minzenmayer was hired as the director after Congdon's passing.
Winters Public Library board member Sally Spill spoke at the ribbon cutting, "Valerie worked as director of the library. She was dedicated to the library and the community. We've established this Little Free Library in her honor."
Thank you from the Monse family
"To everyone involved with Hat Day at School, Muffins for Monse, the Chicken Spaghetti dinner, the Monse Benefit Party, the Go Fund Me, and all individual donors.
We have seen that blessings can come from a very scary accident. We appreciate each one of you and every contribution you have made for our benefit.
Our hearts are blessed by your love, prayers, donations, and volunteering work.
May God bless you all", Kelly & Elizabeth Monse and family.
Runnels County Film Festival officially recognized by Winters City Council
The first annual Runnels County Film Festival will be held in Winters on Friday and Saturday, April 29 & 30, 2022. The Winters City Council officially recognized the film festival at their recent city council meeting.
The film festival will have a film competition where film makers submit films from 15-20 minutes in length. The film makers are sent the genre 3 weeks before the competition and all films must be made during that 3-week time span.
Festival organizers are also organizing "Plays in the Park." The plays will be put on by high school, college, and community acting troupes from 12 p.m - 6 p.m. on both days of the festival. The plays will be performed free of charge in the park next to the Winters Community Center.
The festival has already signed sponsors from Winters, Ballinger, Miles, and other cities, including Austin. Film studios, associated film makers, independent film makers, distributors, talent agencies, photographers, actors and film crew organizations, as well as several universities from around the state have expressed an interest in sponsoring the festival. There will also be vendors set up at the festival.
Some of the sponsors who have already signed on include: Winters' Main Street Market Days, Ballinger Printing, Gore Photography, Gypsy Threads, Tees & More, Miles Economic Development Board, and KRUN radio, among others.
The festival will be hiring event-day staff from the surrounding area to work both days.
Gypsy Threads, Tees & More in Winters will host the film competition judges and the VIP wrap party. The VIP wrap party will be at 7 p.m. on Friday and will have free food, champagne, and live music. Festival sponsors receive VIP tickets.
For more information, email: email@example.com, or visit their website: www.RunnelsCountyFilmFestival.com.


Q. Even though my old central air conditioner still works, I wonder if it makes good economic sense to replace it with a new one. It does not cool enough on the hottest days. What is new for 1997 and what features are best? _ D.H.
A. New central air conditioners have been peaking at Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios (SEER) of 15 to 16 for the past couple of years. Your old one probably had a SEER of 8 when it was new, so installing a new one can cut your cooling bills in half.
The most significant improvements in the past year have been in comfort, improved indoor air quality (especially for allergy sufferers) and reduced noise at super-high efficiency levels.
A more stable indoor temperature and better air quality allow you to set the thermostat higher without sacrificing comfort. Each degree you raise the thermostat can cut your electric bills another 2 to 3 percent.
For the greatest efficiency and comfort, select a three-cooling-stage central air conditioner. This provides three cooling output levels to match the varying cooling needs of your house throughout the day and night. There is also a new natural-gas-powered model, Triathlon, with 17 output levels.
Some new units have two separate compressors in the outdoor unit. When the outdoor air temperature is below 88 degrees, it starts on the small compressor. During this mild weather, it runs longer on the small compressor for better dehumidification, air cleaning and air circulation.
When the outdoor temperature is above 88 degrees, it switches to the large compressor. On very hot days, when neither compressor alone can cool your house adequately, they both run for maximum cooling.
Other multistage designs use a two-speed compressor instead of two separate compressors. These are effective in high humidity climates with varying summer weather conditions. You can expect to pay about 25 to 30 percent more for these units than for a standard single-stage unit.
Variable-output units are most effective with variable-speed indoor blowers. The blower speed automatically changes to match the cooling output required.
Lower-cost single-stage units also have SEERs up to 15 for significant electricity savings. They provide satisfactory comfort, especially in dry, hot climates. In humid climates, consider installing a dehumidification kit. It has a humidistat to control the blower speed for more moisture removal.
Single-stage units with scroll compressors are quiet and reliable. Scroll compressors use few moving parts with no reciprocating pistons, valves, etc.
Write for Update Bulletin No. 624 _ list of the 20 most efficient three-, two- and single-stage central air conditioners, cooling outputs, SEERs, blower speeds, comfort features and payback chart.
James Dulley is an engineering consultant. To get Dulley's Update Bulletin No. 624, send $2 and a self-addressed business-size envelope to James Dulley, 6906 Royalgreen Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244. To rush bulletin delivery or read previous columns, visit (http://www.dulley.com.)


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So eagerly waiting for this beauty to perform on stage!
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lockmup68 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Posted in another section and no replies, so thought I would ask here. Putting in new vinyl plank flooring in the 5th wheel. The main slide is a flush fit slide (floor is flush with entire floor when out. How have folks installed new, non-carpet floors in this configuration, like wood or plank vinyl? Can it remain flush? Or do I need to put a thin subfloor in the slide and have a little lip? For being flush, I was thinking of a "T" molding to fill the gap when flush and it would be attached to the slide in ride up and out when the slide is in. For those who have wood floors or vinyl plank flooring, I assume you have a 1 inch rise on the slide vs. flush? We are making progress on the remodel, interior paint will be done on Friday. We did three coats of gripper primer, and two coats acrylic eggshell on walls, two coats of glossy on the cabinets. I have 78 drawer/cabinet pulls in a bag, 142 hinges, At 2 screws per handle and 3 screws per hinge on the door side, and 2 screws per hinge on the cabinet side, that's 866 screws that have to be put back on. My wrist is already hurting.....Cabinet doors on, lay the flooring, install the refrigerator, install new range, sink and countertop, then start loading all of our stuff in the week before the estate sale. Goal is to be moved in by the 22nd. Working full time still is not helpful to the schedule. Crunch time.... Thanks, Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lead Letter: Hamas victory is illusory
The Associated Press analysis by Karin Laub was headlined "Hamas has emerged from battle with the triumphal sense of a hard-won game change."
This is like a fighter rising from a Muhammad Ali knockout saying, "I bet I hurt your hand."
Every Hamas office and military building was destroyed. An unknown number of Hamas fighters lost their lives along with much of their equipment. Gaza lost more than 100 civilian dead while Israel lost eight.
Doing anything to jeopardize the Egyptian-brokered cease-fire, which called for an end to Gaza rocket fire on Israel and Israeli air strikes on Gaza, would not be in Israel's interest for now, but it is not over.
The Israel independent Maagar Mohot poll released on Friday shows 49 percent of respondents feel Israel should have kept going.
StrategyPage.com reported that one factor Israel may have considered in agreeing to the recent cease-fire with Hamas was a possible shortage of Tamir missiles (used by the Iron Dome system to shoot down rockets). And Israel was not sure how many long-range rockets Hamas had left.
This cease-fire is not a durable peace that the U.S. said was the objective.
Also it probably is not enforceable by Hamas because they do not control splinter groups in their territory that probably will not consider themselves bound by the cease-fire.
Hamas has already said it will not stop arming itself and will continue the struggle. Israel reports that a spy satellite has recorded Iran loading new Fajr-5 rockets on ships.
Hamas is still isolated from open reinforcement of its military equipment as the Gaza-Egypt border is still under scrutiny, and Israel will not lift the restrictions along its border with Hamas.
The New York Times reported that the conflict between Hamas and Israel "seemed like the latest episode in a periodic showdown."
As reporters David E. Sanger and Thom Shanker wrote, "But there was a second, strategic agenda unfolding, according to American and Israeli officials: The exchange was something of a practice run for any future armed confrontation with Iran, featuring improved rockets that can reach Jerusalem and new antimissile systems to counter them."
Israel learned a lot about the capabilities of the Iron Dome system in combat operations. The market has to be strong with South Korea first in line to reduce the North Korean rocket and artillery threat to Seoul.
The threat of a ground attack by 75,000 Israel troops is still evident, and most observers think it can be used if Hamas tries to break the cease-fire.
Hamas won nothing but a reprieve to re-arm and rebuild its destroyed buildings and equipment.
H. Thomas Hayden,
St. Marys, Ga.


Concerned Soham residents make appeal to town council: Please save our street lights
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Residents from nine different streets in Soham have appealed to the town council to spare their lights from the upcoming mass turn-off.
As part of a county-wide initiative to upgrade lighting in Cambridgeshire, up to 30 lights in the town are set to be lost. The improvement work underway is being carried out by Balfour Beatty on behalf of the county council.
This has prompted Soham Town Council to ask residents who are worried about the impact their loss will have where they live to make their concerns known to them.
Residents from the following streets have made requests to save their lights: Brook Street, White Hart Lane, Clarks Drove, Berrycroft, Fordham Road, Gardeners Lane, Julius Martin lane, Kings Parade and Station Road.
Each light costs about £50 a year to run which is paid for by the town council out of its share of the Council Tax.
At their next meeting, on Monday, Soham Town Council will consider whether to keep the lights on in the town throughout the night.
To retain night lighting will cost the town council around £8,213 per year, which would be added to the council’s precept.


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I would like to add further to Mary’s Day written recently by Ms. Gena.
Mary couldn’t visit her father as often as she wanted because she couldn’t afford the gas after liberals shut down the pipeline. She missed her daily walk because the liberals defunded the police so it wasn’t safe anymore. As far as driving, she had to save money to pay for her car after she hit a pothole on the liberally funded “freeway.” Then, because of college forgiveness, backed by the liberals, her taxes are going to go up yet again. Mary is doing without because the shelves are either empty or she can’t afford the items due to increasing inflation.
I am not sure who to blame for the increasing costs but inflation is rising under this administration with liberals having the majority of the U.S. House and, yes, President Biden.
It is rough for Mary and many of us but we have the current administration and the liberal ideology to ensure everything will get better.
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MOROCCO – Moroccan exports of Brussels sprouts to the UK have skyrocketed, thanks to the “Brexit” effect that has compelled Britain to explore alternative sources for imports.
In 2023, Morocco exported 1.6 million tons of Brussels sprouts to the UK, generating export revenue of USD 2.2 million.
Morocco has gone from supplying none to 56% of Britain’s total Brussels sprout imports in only five years, despite the overall negative trend.
In 2019, Moroccan producers began exporting these vegetables, but the volumes were minimal, and this trend continued into the following year.
However, everything changed dramatically after Brexit, when the UK had to search for alternative import routes that no longer enjoyed the benefits of the EU internal market.
Since then, imports of Moroccan vegetables into the country have been increasing, and the volume of supplies has set a new record every year.
In just three years, the amount of Brussels sprouts imported to Britain from Morocco increased by tenfold.
However, Morocco’s share is expected to decrease by the end of the year as the export season has already concluded, while the Netherlands and Spain are still in the midst of theirs. Consequently, the Netherlands is likely to surpass Morocco in terms of supply.
Morocco was ranked fifth in the world for Brussels sprout exports in 2022, according to East Fruit’s statistics.
This year’s export volumes plummeted by 42% compared to the previous year, while revenues remained relatively stable at USD 7.6 million.
This is because the majority of the supply went to Mauritania last year, and the price per ton of items shipped to African nations is often substantially lower than it is to Europe.
The Netherlands actively imports and then immediately exports this crop of Moroccan origin. It is the main customer for Moroccan Brussels sprouts, as this Moroccan product was then quickly exported to eight international markets in 2023.
In another development, the high yield of Brussels sprouts in Mexico in 2023 has led to reduced prices for the commodity in the country.
“Then, it was a tight market. Now it seems to be plentiful and there’s plenty of availability of conventional Brussels sprouts. Organic Brussels are a little bit tighter,” says Alejandro Madrigal of Covilli Brand Organics Inc.
According to Madrigal, the increase in production can be attributed to farmers expanding their programs and new growers entering the marketplace.
The increase, however, is good news as it meets the demand. “Supply is barely meeting demand – some weeks, demand exceeds supply. As a whole, it’s as even as I’ve ever seen it,” concludes Madrigal.
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Limousine businesses serving McCarran International Airport are hurting, a year after the airport cut from five to four the number of limo companies at the airport.
Business has gotten so bad, in fact, that Jacob's Transportation stopped operation at midnight Friday. Now just three companies serve the airport.
At Tuesday’s regular meeting, Clark County commissioners, who oversee McCarran, discussed how to help the operators.
Commissioner Susan Brager suggested lowering the maximum guaranteed rent the limousines pay the airport by 35 percent.
Randy Walker, McCarran’s director of aviation, said limousine business was down 21 percent from a year ago.
Walker also said the airport had taken unusual steps to help the limousine businesses, especially in the new, developing Terminal Three, such as allowing limos to be parked at the curb and moving the limousine booth from inside to outside of the terminal.
Walker didn't express optimism for letting companies refashion new agreements with the airport when their initial revenue plans don’t work out.
"To keep people honest, you have to hold people responsible to what they said they would pay." he said. "If we continue to allow them to not fulfill their commitments, then everybody will be able to just bid high, get the (job), then when it doesn't work, ask for a reduction."
Walker added some "difficult decisions" would be coming if companies were allowed to renege on agreements, then get big reductions in expected rental or other payments to the airport.
"We'll have to raise rates somewhere else, say parking, to give these companies a reduction in what they promised to pay ... or we can lay some employees off, because we don't have any place to go to get the kind of money we're talking about," he said
Commissioner Lawrence Weekly asked Brager how she came up with a 35 percent reduction plan. Walker answered, saying that Jacobs Transportation was once offered a 35 percent in their "minimum annual guarantee" payment to the airport. Jacobs rejected that amount, but Walker said other limo services heard about it and asked for the same 35 percent.
Now that Jacobs has left the airport, that's a loss of $1.8 million. It would be a bigger revenue hit, Walker said, to now reduce the "mag" from the other limo companies by 35 percent.
Brager said Walker was considered the airport "expert," and when he comes to commissioners with vendors who pitch revenue guarantees as too high, they go along with him.
"When you bring us things and pitch stuff, and we think it's too high, it puts everyone in the position where you're the leader out there," Brager said to Walker. "Maybe we should have (pointed out their reservations) when you brought those and said, 'it's unrealistic.'"
Commissioners unanimously voted for airport staff to return in two weeks with potential reductions in revenue guarantees by the three remaining limousine companies.


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The importation of SARMs into Australia without a valid prescription is illegal. The Australian Border Force actively monitors and intercepts shipments of SARMs at the border. If a person is found to be importing these substances without the appropriate authorization, they may face legal consequences, including fines and imprisonment.
While SARMs are marketed as being safe alternatives to traditional steroids, they are not without risks. These compounds can have adverse effects on the liver, heart, and hormonal balance. Additionally, the long-term effects of SARMs on human health are still largely unknown due to limited research and regulation.
Some common side effects associated with SARMs include liver toxicity, cardiovascular complications, and hormonal imbalances. These risks are particularly concerning considering that SARMs are often sold as dietary supplements, making them easily accessible to individuals who may not fully understand their potential dangers.
Regulation and Enforcement
The Australian government takes the regulation of SARMs seriously. The Australian Border Force works closely with other law enforcement agencies to prevent the importation and supply of these substances. Individuals found to be in possession of or supplying SARMs without a valid prescription may face fines and criminal charges.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration continues to monitor the use and prevalence of SARMs in Australia. Strict regulations are in place to ensure public safety and prevent the misuse and abuse of these compounds. The TGA regularly updates the Poisons Standard to reflect the latest research and evidence regarding SARMs.
For individuals seeking to improve athletic performance and enhance muscle growth, there are legal and approved alternatives available in Australia. Qualified healthcare professionals can prescribe appropriate medications and therapies that are safe and effective. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any performance-enhancing regimen to ensure the best possible outcomes.
The legal status and regulation of SARMs in Australia highlight the government’s commitment to public health and safety. The classification of these compounds as prescription-only medications reflects the potential risks and dangers associated with their use. Strict enforcement measures are in place to prevent the illegal importation, supply, and possession of SARMs. Individuals interested in improving athletic performance should explore legal and approved alternatives under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
As the understanding of SARMs and their effects continues to evolve, it is crucial for regulatory bodies to stay vigilant and adapt regulations accordingly. By prioritizing public safety and providing access to safe and effective alternatives, Australia can ensure that individuals can achieve their fitness goals without compromising their health. Want to know more about the subject? https://vicorpus.com, uncover additional and valuable information that will enrich your understanding of the topic discussed.
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