Royal commission into child sex abuse hears claims about paedophile teacher
A north coast woman says she has evidence of a spree of sexual and physical abuse by a teacher at three local schools over a lengthy period starting in the late 1980s.
Fiona Barnett says she presented multiple signed witness and victim statements at a recent hearing in Brisbane of the royal commission into child sexual abuse.
She says gathering and presenting the evidence was a harrowing experience.
"There were the guns to my husband's head on the side of the highway, which was a consequence of getting involved," she said.
"It was a difficult process, it was a bit traumatic because there have been a lot of consequences for me and my family.
"I suppose that emotion all came up. My husband was with me and there were tears in his eyes when we went through the process."
Ms Barnett says she took the case to police, but was not satisfied.
"There was one detective from the Child Protection and Sex Crimes Squad, he refused to investigate it," she said.
"He said that only a royal commission had the power to interview reluctant witnesses and to really basically conduct any sort of investigation."
The Department of Education has issued a statement saying the teacher at the centre of the allegations has not worked for the Department since 2004.
It says he was flagged as a person not to be employed in any capacity by the Department after an investigation that concluded in 2006.
The statement goes on to say the Department does not tolerate sexual misconduct by teachers and any sexual misconduct that could be a criminal offence is reported to police.
The Department's investigations of sexual misconduct by teachers are oversighted and reviewed by the NSW Ombudsman.
The statement says it would not be appropriate for the Department to publicly comment on individual cases.


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Free speech means I don't have to be nice to Devin Nunes on Twitter. So why's he suing me?
I didn't act like Miss Congeniality toward a member of Congress. He's upset that I did my job, so now he's trying to stifle my free speech and yours.
Last month, Rep. Devin Nunes announced plans to sue Twitter, me and two parody Twitter accounts for several purported torts — fancy lawyer speak for “unlawful” actions as a matter of civil law.
The Twitter accounts, @DevinNunesMom and @DevinCow, posted not very nice things about the Republican California congressman. As for me, Nunes seems upset about my scrutiny, discussion and highlighting of publicly available information pertaining to him, and my criticism of his conduct, record and behavior — as well as my generally not having acted like a Miss Congeniality award winner toward him. In other words, he is suing me for doing my job as a political communications strategist.
Of course, a formal, legal response from me to Rep. Nunes’ lawsuit will be forthcoming.
But in the meantime, it’s vitally important that the entire nation understands what this lawsuit is really about: A sitting member of the U.S. government, specifically, a congressman, is trying to stifle free speech — mine, yours and every other American’s — by using litigation as a cudgel to bully and intimidate.
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The fact is, free speech is recognized and protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Framers correctly considered it a God-given right, an inherent freedom so important to the system of government they were establishing that they explicitly stated its existence straight at the outset of the Bill of Rights.
James Madison, fourth president of the United States, father of the Constitution and co-author of the Federalist Papers, famously commented that “the censorial power is in the people over the government, and not in the government over the people.” Nunes’ lawsuit flips that notion entirely on its head.
Nunes has sworn to protect free speech
As a congressman, Rep. Nunes will have sworn an oath to “support and defend” the Constitution. That includes the First Amendment. His action in filing this pleading draws into question not just his view of law applicable to this case, but also his belief in freedom of speech and his commitment and adherence to his own oath of office. Individually and collectively, all of these things should be extremely concerning to every American, no matter where they live, whom they vote for and where they fall on the philosophical spectrum.
Rep. Nunes’ lawsuit also rightly generates skepticism that he truly understands the United States’ history of broadly and firmly protecting liberties, and the truth about why the Bill of Rights — including the First Amendment — was drawn up and remains the law of the land to this day.
Pamphleteers during the colonial period were obviously highly critical of an undemocratic, illiberal, monarchical system against which those fighting Great Britain in the War of Independence rightly rebelled. They literally risked their lives and the vastly more limited liberty they had then to deliver the American republic, and champion the justifiably broad and expansive liberties that too many of us now take for granted and which some people are seeking to sharply curtail and constrain.
Foremost among those was the right of free speech. Rep. Nunes has benefited from it for his entire life, as have I. Very likely if you’re reading this you have, too. And if you haven’t, it’s probably because you were born or lived somewhere that did not respect and value this fundamental liberty and now choose to live in the most freedom-loving country in the world, where your ability to criticize your government in public even in harsh terms is ironclad.
Rethink this lawsuit and assault on freedoms
The plain fact is, Rep. Nunes’ lawsuit constitutes a grave threat to the long recognized and respected civil liberties belonging to each of us, and indeed our system of governance writ large. Madison also said, “All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.” He was right, as was British historian Lord Acton when he said, “Power tends to corrupt.”
This is why Americans should scrutinize our public officials’ political committee expenditures — including those of leadership PACs — voting records, public statements, financial interests, behavior and conduct. It’s what the Framers wanted, it is what the First Amendment guarantees a right to do, and it is sound policy to boot. True freedom and good, constitutional government are impossible to maintain unless each of us is able to question, research and review what our public officials do, based on publicly available information and interactions with them and their staff, and then engage in unimpeded, public debate about what we find. They work for us, not the other way round.
Rep. Nunes should rethink his lawsuit and his assault on our fundamental freedoms. Liberty matters — and America remaining a beacon of it around the world by virtue of our own citizens’ embrace of it is vital.
As President Ronald Reagan said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. The only way they can inherit the freedom we have known is if we fight for it, protect it, defend it, and then hand it to them with the well-thought lessons of how they in their lifetime must do the same."
I stand firm in my determination to continue championing American civil liberties, including the right of free speech, not just by talking about it but also by exercising it day in and day out. At the end of the day, our forefathers died for my right to do so.
Republican consultant Liz Mair, a veteran of campaigns for Scott Walker, Roy Blunt, Rand Paul, Carly Fiorina and Rick Perry, is the founder and president of Mair Strategies and strategist for the Swamp Accountability Project. Follow her on Twitter: @LizMair

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Maxi Jazz is a DJ and performer who has had a series of monster hits over the years with his band, Faithless.
Two of those songs, Insomnia and God is a DJ are still rampantly played on Irish radio to this day. At Electric Picnic this year he joins Lo Cutz in a DJ Battle at the Three Made by Music Stage.
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As Europeans recovered from the devastation of World War II, nude beaches appeared in France.
After World War II, nudism took off in France as an economic development strategy. Tourists from all over Europe came to the French Riviera to sunbathe in the buff, spending their money and invigorating local economies laid waste by the war.
While nudity on beaches wasn’t legal in France until the late 1960s and early 1970s, local authorities tolerated it from the late 1940s onward because it drew tourists and their spending power. The Ile du Levant, an island off the French Riviera, was the first place to take advantage of the opportunity. “Economists confirm that the Ile du Levant, where precious currencies converge, can greatly aid the recovery of the franc.” So said an October 1952 issue of La France, quoted by historian Stephen L. Harp in his examination of this curious intersection of nudism and economics.
Thirty thousand nudists summered on the island in 1952, a substantial increase over the original naturiste village on the island, Héliopolis. The settlement had been founded in 1931 by two doctor brothers who believed maximum exposure to the sunshine and fresh air was healthful. As the postwar economic boom started, many European tourists, some of whom liked to go au naturale, crowded the island.
“An emerging international nudist subculture created an unprecedented demand for nude vacationing,” Harp writes. “Northern European tourists brought foreign currency as well as expectations for what they should not have to wear while basking in the sun, water, and sea air.”
People were charged with indecency on Levant as late as 1948. But in the absence of any national policy in the highly centralized French state, the local municipality adapted a policy of “tolerating and even defending European nude tourism as a means of economic development,” Harp writes.
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It was a big year for The Verb. A name change (no longer Speak Your Mind); an award (WWF inaugural Eco-Blog of the Year); a growing team of reporters; big news across the globe on climate change, the environment and social movements. From Rio to Doha to Nairobi or Sydney, The Verb covered it all.
So what have we learned? Our most popular articles tell us you have quite diverse interests. You also have a great, if somewhat sardonic, sense of humour. Sometimes satire can convey more than hard news ever could. You also crave in-depth articles exploring issues often ignored in the mainstream, such as gender and the environment or ecocide. You read up on the big issues, of which there were plenty at the mega conferences of Rio+20 and Doha COP18; yet you also cared about the small solutions, such as Little Sun.
In no particular order, here were some of our most popular articles of 2012:
The Verb prides itself on analysis that goes a little deeper, while also inspiring action. This list exploring six faces to watch at COP18 was a hit for that reason. Laying out the “players” of COP18 in plain language for everyone, it also called upon readers to be a valuable player in the climate movement.
It may have been for this reason that our live blogs, that allowed for you to follow along as if you too were in the room, proved to be unequivocally the most popular content that we produced.
The year began with a “state of the environment” address from our editors, predicting (perhaps optimistically) that 2012 would not see the end of the world. Instead, it was predicted 2012 would be a year of reflection, redemption, and resilience. Were we correct on this? These articles give a mixed review…
Readers loved the powerful message from ocean explorer and conservationist Fabian Cousteau. The video went far and wide, a beacon of hope amidst the vapid political will at Rio. In particular, Cousteau called upon youth to step up, think “outside the box” and “nurture” the planet to provide hope to us all.
What’s ecocide? Is it some extremist delusion? Not so, argued Lachie MacKenzie, who carefully dissected whether or not law could in fact stand up for the rights of the earth. The story was a hit with readers craving intelligent reflection, foreword thinking and voices often unreported in the mainstream.
Sam Bowstead took readers right into the heart of some of Rio’s infamous favelas. What he found blew away his expectations. Who knew Michael Jackson’s words would be so relevant to Rio+20?
A controversial news article that triggered a strong response from our readers. Genevieve Stewart, with pinpoint precision, highlighted the efforts of the Vatican to derail sustainable development negotiations and the importance of reproductive health in such talks. It was a story that triggered other articles in mainstream media and was a fresh take a vital aspect of international negotiations.
The Verb can occasionally get caught up in the big picture. That’s why this little piece was a popular one amongst readers, focussing on one small development which could have huge outcomes for many. A cliché free article on the small steps creating big change.
Possibly the scariest piece to emerge from Doha, it outlined the danger of climate change to red heads across the world. The Verb’s satire (including the UNFCCCC Twitter account) became a huge success at COP18, illuminating the absurdity of the stalled yet vital negotiations.
Michael Mazengarb’s article on the crazies of COP18 was hilarious, well-researched and investigative, and perfectly timed. Moments after publication, one of the kooks identified here, Christopher Monckton, tried to impersonate a nation’s diplomats, to deny climate change is occurring. Thankfully he held back from making any more “Hitler Youth” references. The article was a hit with readers looking for a different angle through which to see the conference. But it was trivial: readers were also alarmed with the hypocrisy and craziness within the conference centre. Although maybe that explains much about Doha’s outcomes.
And finally, two more popular articles we couldn’t ignore. The “Future of Sex and the Planet” takes a long hard look and gender and the environment. “Isn’t sustainable development about the environment? What has birth control and family planning got to do with it? Everything.”
Meanwhile the “Taking the Media Temperature” investigates the media itself; producing a brilliant in-depth article critically examining how the Doha climate conference was reported. “To simplify: the debate used to be about science, now it’s about politics.”
Leave a comment with the stories you’d like for us to be telling throughout 2013.
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Proposition 124 unofficially passed on Tuesday in a special election with 5505 votes yes and 2797 votes no.
Prop 124 will change the state's public safety personal retirement system. It will replace the current system with a cost of living adjustment that follows inflation, capped at two percent.
Supporters of Prop 124 say it is the best way to sustain the public pension system for firefighters and police while protecting taxpayers.
Prop 124 will reportedly save about $1.5 billion over the next 30 years.


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Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra told reporters while inspecting the flood situation in Lat Phrao district that the BMA’s most urgent mission was to reduce floodwater from Rama 2 Road, a major route to the southern Thailand, after some sections were inundated threatening.
He said more water should be diverted into canals to lower the water level on the road.
The governor said the BMA has announced additional special close watch in 22 communities in two more districts --Bueng Kum and Saphan Sung as water level was surging.
He said that although the water level in many canals was stable and some canals were falling, Bangkok was not yet out of its critical situation and special monitoring should continue because the water was spreading into wider areas.
The anti-flood barriers were not completed as broken dykes were found at many locations which caused the difficulty in pumping water out of the flood affected areas, he said.
Meanwhile, the water level in Bang Phlat district had returned almost to normal as Soi Charansanitwong 1-77 was accessible by small vehicles but Soi 78-90 was still clogged with up to 60cm deep water, and only big vehicles could pass.
Many residents have started cleaning their homes and shops after the water receded.
On Sirindhorn Road, from Krung Thon bridge to Tung Hua Seng Department Store was opened for traffic.
However, many areas were still under deep water.
Floodwater from Nakhon Pathom's Salaya area and from Khlong Mahasawat still overflowed into Thonburi, flooding western Bangkok while water from Khlong San Saeb was rising at Bangchan and Saphan Sung.


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MINNEAPOLIS — Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc. (ARCA) announced that it has been granted a patent (U.S. Patent No. 8,931,289) covering its systems, methods, and techniques for facilitating the recovery and recycling of refrigerants and oil from air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, and other appliances that contain refrigerant.
Using techniques described in the patent, the system incorporates various levels of automation to reduce the number of human operators required during the refrigerant recovery process, reducing the risks of operator error. In addition, certain techniques described in the patent incorporate integrated data logging to enable reporting of events and data related to the refrigerant recovery process.
Commenting on the patent, Mark Eisenschenk, president and chief executive officer, said, “We are very pleased with the issuance of this important patent, which helps ensure our core intellectual property is properly protected. It may also provide ARCA with an increased competitive advantage, as well as a basis for licensing opportunities.”
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Following Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday that the easing of restrictions will go ahead as planned on April 12, amateur and grassroots boxing gyms across the region will be sweeping their ring aprons and dusting off their head guards ahead of the expected influx of young and hopeful boxers.
Boxing gyms and venues will be permitted to reopen, subject to meeting the criteria for indoor venues previously established during the pandemic.
Although some limitations and restrictions will remain in place, it’s with a big sigh of relief that the gym owners, trainers and boxers alike will be back doing what they love the most.
The last year has been the toughest for all disciplines of fighters and quite a few have left the sport completely.
I have spoken to quite a few recently who were, up until last year, fortunate to be able to train full time as professional boxers with the help of steady income from fight purses as well as sponsorship deals.
Both of those income streams dried up when Covid took hold and lockdown was ordered. With no fight dates for the vast majority of fighters, the boxers drifted away from the gym and had to get a job to keep the bills paid.
A few things concern me, firstly that some really good talented prospects have left the sport for good and found life after boxing.
Secondly, professional journeyman, some used to fight fortnightly, have also left the sport, meaning the prospects don’t have those early experience fights that aid with the transition from the amateur to the paid ranks.
Finally, and probably most importantly, with amateur and white collar clubs closed, the steady production line of boxers wanting to turn professional was turned off overnight and who knows how long that will take to return to some kind of normality.
It’s not all doom and gloom though, with each stage of the roadmap being reached and restrictions slowly being lifted, I am getting quite a few messages from fighters who do want to turn professional, so that’s positive.
With our first return show pencilled in for MECA in September, let’s hope that some of these boxers have been keeping in shape and are ready to go toe-to-toe again for Swindon’s brilliant fight fans.


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SEVASTOPOL (Reuter) - Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on dividing the Black Sea Fleet ended in failure yesterday, with the Russian delegation storming out of talks, Ukraine's Defence Ministry said. A spokesman said the talks foundered on where to base the two sides' naval forces. He said Pavel Grachev, Russia's Defence Minister, tore up an agreement on splitting the fleet reached earlier in the day. Mr Grachev said the two days of talks at Sevastopol, the fleet's headquarters, produced 'no results'.


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I’ve crafted a customized simple detail in the wooden cutlery for my Halloween party. I just added some colour and spooky eyes. Check how simple this DIY project is.
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Camp Wavelength’s line-up includes a stellar array of musical talent! But did you know that there is also an assembly of exceptional installation art, performance artists, activities and activism awaiting you? Here’s a teaser of the fun to come…
DIY video games! Interactive installations! Campfires! Storytelling! Glitter station! Mask play! Hidden dioramas! Guided nature walks! And a GIANT SWAN!
Here’s more information about what to expect in this year’s “More Than Music” program:
Internationally renowned computational artist Mark-David Hosale creates beautiful interactive, location-specific installations that express behavioural qualities through light and sound. His piece Homunculus: Pavilion, serves as the entranceway into the magical realm of Camp Wavelength.
Caterwaul Theatre’s installation Is Like a Shadow on Me invites you across the multiverses through a series of hidden shadowbox dioramas.
Matt Beckett’s upgraded DIY video game system, Mattendo 17, will test your skills on his retro console and outdoor living room.
The Posi Vibez crew returns with Shine Bright Like A Diamond, a safe-space-glitter-station with a goal to create a positive equitable space that includes and honours the voices of women, people of colour, indigenous people & the LGBTQ community.
Toronto based multi-disciplinary artist and puppet designer Andrew Lamb’s Swan Song summons a huge swan into the festivities.
Diaspora Dialogues’ Literary Fortune Telling features some of the city’s best emerging and established writers turning to the stars (of great texts) to answer your burning questions.
Toronto designer Nate Wolfe’s Dream Census project brings Hello, Dreamer to the festival, an interactive experience that leads participants through a kaleidoscopic space until they reach the seat of the collective unconscious!
Interdisciplinary art collective Milk Lab’s Weavelength creates a warp in which participants weave a community tapestry.
No. Is a complete sentence., an art collective working from an intersectional, feminist, decolonizational framework, bring Presence Unseen (Appearing) to the festival, an interactive performance working within traditions of mask-play, feminist performance art, and physical theatre.
Toronto based textile artist Roxanne Ignatius’s fantastical designs will adorn the stage and grounds of the festival.
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Interactions between effects of adrenalectomy and ...
|Title||Interactions between effects of adrenalectomy and diet on insulin secretion in fa/fa Zucker rats|
|Author(s)||Molly J. T. Kibenge, Catherine B. Chan|
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|Abstract||Our objective was to determine if a cafeteria-type diet with increased fat content would block the decrease in insulin secretion induced by adrenalectomy in obese rats. Five week old Zucker (fa/fa) rats were adrenalectomized. One week later, half of the adrenalectomized groups, and age-matched, sham-operated animals were given a diet of 16% fat and 44% carbohydrate. Control animals were maintained on standard rat chow (4.6% fat and 49% carbohydrate). After 4 weeks on the diets, in vivo measurements included caloric intake, weight gain, plasma corticosterone, triglyceride, free fatty acids, and oral glucose tolerance tests. In vitro measurements included glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, glucose phosphorylating activity, islet triglyceride content, and fatty acid oxidizing activity of cultured islets. Generally, the cafeteria diet did not block the effects of adrenalectomy on in vitro insulin secretion parameters, even though in sham-operated animals weight gain and insulin resistance was induced by the diet in vivo. Adrenalectomy and the diet exerted independent effects on glucose phosphorylation and fatty acid oxidation in islets. In conclusion, adrenalectomy decreased the elevated insulin secretion in fa/fa rats. The failure of a cafeteria diet enriched in fat to block the adrenalectomy-mediated changes in B-cell function indicates the importance of glucocorticoids and centrally-mediated effects on insulin secretion and other metabolic parameters.|
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Olga Malchevska was live on air when she saw images of her childhood home in the aftermath of a Russian attack.
Ukraine war: BBC journalist Olga Malchevska returns to bombed Kyiv home
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A referendum on an Indigenous “Voice to Parliament” was the focus of Australia Day protests.
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New Delhi: In a move to enhance the bouquet of its travel and tourism offerings, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has recently started online medical tourism packages for customers. With this aim of providing a holistic experience of medical value, travel coupled with various other elements such as travel and accommodation arrangements, road transfers and optional wellness packages after the treatment, IRCTC has partnered with a medico-technical online services company on a pilot basis which will provide the entire back-end services to the customers availing various medical and wellness packages.
For availing of the medical tourism services, a customer has to log in to the tourism portal of IRCTC ‘www.irctctourism.com/MedicalTourism’ and fill up a basic enquiry form detailing his need for treatment. Once the enquiry is generated, the IRCTC team will call up the customer and explain to him the treatment options for the ailment as per the convenience and budget of the customer and will further enable the customer to take up the treatment handling all back-end arrangements.
With a substantial network of hospitals, nursing homes and diagnostic centres empanelled with its technical partner, IRCTC is offering medical treatment and wellness packages to its customers at highly competitive prices. The company is aggressively marketing its medical tourism initiative through the network of its Pan India offices and has also conducted a product sensitization session for its officers and staff working in various zonal and regional offices.
Notably, India is one of the most sought-after destinations in Asia for Medical Value Travel. The country has enormously progressed in the field of modern medicine in the last few decades and has created a unique ecosystem for holistic health which combines the best of modern healthcare, alternative medicine, and wellness. According to data from the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), approximately 6.97 lakhs medical tourists visited India in 2019 alone for medical treatment. By 2023, India will account for 6% of the global medical value tourism (MVT) market share. With the growing presence of medical facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes and diagnostic centres across the country, a need is felt to guide and assist the customers in opting for the medical facilities for treatment of their ailments as per their choice, convenience and budget.


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In a world that’s beset with huge changes, it is sometimes hard to appreciate small things.
Consider the mouse-ear cress, Arabidopsis thaliana, which grows by roads and sidewalks. Not much to see, the little weed has a very small genome and in 2000 was the first plant to be completely sequenced. Its very simplicity has made Arabidopsis a powerful research tool for plant scientists at Washington State University and around the world.
WSU scientists have used it to identify a gene that allows the elimination of trans fats from many cooking oils and fats, find ways to help plants adapt to climate change, and investigate many other … » More …
Here’s a round-up of reading recommendations featuring 11 titles curated by the staff at WSU Press.
Be Brave, Tah-hy!: The Journey of Chief Joseph’s Daughter by Jack R. Williams with illustrations by Jo Proferes (2012). Exquisitely illustrated and rich with depictions of Nimiipuu Dreamer culture, Tah-hy’s young voice narrates this novel about the harrowing 1877 flight of the Nez Perce.
Edge of Tomorrow: An Arctic Year by Sam Wright (1998). Living in a hand-built, 12-foot-by-12-foot cabin in the Brooks Range of Alaska 100 miles inside the Arctic Circle, Wright records his experiences and thoughts through seasonal changes, as he and his wife spend … » More …
Atomic Geography: A Personal History of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation
Melvin R. Adams
WSU Press: 2016
One of the first environmental engineers at Hanford recalls his two decades of study of both the toxic soil and water at the nuclear site, and the wildlife and plants that thrive on the 586 square miles of central Washington desert. Adams helped determine the initial scope of the soil cleanup at Hanford, among other projects there. He shares his perspectives on leaking waste storage, the obsession with safety, and the paradoxical nature of a place that’s a sprawling wildlife refuge and one of the most complex environmental … » More …

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Following Keith’s recent blog on the Stackpole biomass system –Welsh biomass, biomass, biomass…makes a change from hydro – we have been conducting a “post occupancy assessment” of the system to check actual performance against the anticipated performance of the big box that burns things.
As Keith stated, the new 380 kW biomass boiler replaced 17 independent LPG fired systems, and for the first time linked the whole Stackpole Centre heating operation together. No mean feat when you consider the varied demands on heating and hot water required to the many different areas –
The system is also eligible for the governments Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme, designed to allow the recouping of capital costs associated with the integration of renewable means of providing heating and hot water. As you can imagine the distribution of this heat across the site made for an interesting process of registration.So how are we doing?
The big box that burns things (Froling Turbomat) is working extremely well. The boiler is performing as expected and provides the heat required efficiently and effectively.
As Keith mentioned, there has been some feedback from property staff on the Building management System controls. We commissioned a trusted independent consultant to look over the operation of these controls with an eye to ease of use for the end user (or victims of a bright idea as we call them).
There is some work still to do to ensure that the BMS fully integrates the heating and hot water distribution requirements of the whole site (“balancing” of loads) to ensure all areas hit required temperatures in an efficient manner.
We need to also ensure that the computer software interface allows staff to adjust settings and timeclocks simply and quickly without having to spend time confirming several times in several different places.
This element to me shows how we are continuing to become a better informed client, with a better understanding of what we want the system to do, and how this can be achieved. Work is now underway to make these changes in order to ensure the big box that burns things (biomass in this case) does so “when we want, where we want, and for exactly how long we want”.
The final piece in the jigsaw was registration for RHI. At least now I have an excuse I can use when asked why I am grey and balding – not a straightforward process by any means.
We developed a spreadsheet of information required by Ofgem in order to ensure that designers, staff, specialist engineers and contractors all knew what was required – we identified 67 seperate steps to the process.
We then completed system specific heat loss calculation reports, independent meter reports, site specific schematics, photographs, simple layout plans, gathered comissioning certification and approvals for the types of meters installed….. you get the idea. All of this information allowed us to satisfy Ofgem that the Stackpole biomass met the criterea for RHI payments.
In summary –
- Boilers that efficiently provide all the heating and hot water requirements of the Stackpole Centre.
- Removal of the 17 old and inefficient LPG boilers.
- A huge reduction in the fossil fuel consumption of the National Trust in Wales as Stackpole was the largest LPG user we had.
- Once “tweaked” we will have fully integrated control and distribution of heating and hot water that does not require a phd to manage.
- Happy staff and visitors to the Stackpole Centre.


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A former bank client of global financial services provider, UBS, AG, was sentenced to four months in federal prison for willfully failing to file a Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts ("FBAR"), for the account the man held with as much as $4,000,0000 in it. This information was released by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida on July 25, 2012.
The former bank client, from Miami Beach, Florida, paid a civil penalty of $2,000,000 related to the $4,000,000 high account balance stemming from tax year 2006. Additionally, the client was sentenced to four months in federal prison, three years of supervised release, 250 hours of community service, and a $20,000 criminal fine.
The bank account related to two offshore corporations owned by the man, one in the Virgin Islands and one in the Republic of Panama. These corporations opened the accounts. The man was not named as the direct owner but instead he was deemed only the "beneficial owner." The accounts were opened from tax years 2005 through 2007.
It is stated that the man was aware of the obligation on the FBAR to report as he had previously filed FBARs for other offshore corporations. An FBAR is required to be filed by both U.S. citizens and residents who have a financial interest in or signatory authority over a non-U.S. financial account with a value of more than $10,000 at any point during the tax year. The $10,000 amount is an aggregation of all non-U.S. financial accounts and not just an analysis on an account by account basis. See our Practice Update
The information on the former bank client was turned over after the bank agreed in February 2009, to pay $780,000,000 under a deferred prosecution agreement to settle the claim that the bank conspired to defraud the U.S. by impeding the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"). The bank also agreed to turn over information to the U.S. Department of Justice on 300 account holders. See our Practice Update
A U.S. citizen or resident that held an account with UBS or any other institution that has not filed the necessary FBARs for the last eight tax years, should immediately reach out to legal counsel to discuss any potential issues they may have and their alternatives.

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Use it as a lap quilt, or drape it as in the photo, over a quilt rack. What an amazing addition to your Southwest decor
Size: 55 1/2" wide, 76" long
This dramatic quilt can be used as a lap quilt or sofa throw, or it can be a large wall hanging. Either way, it will be noticed! Very Southwest, very masculine!
This is my own design, starting with a fabric that had large rows of Indian Pottery and Southwest Scenery. (Presumably Monument Valley, since that's the name of the fabric!) To complete the design, I pieced 2 rows of "flying geese" (the rows of triangles) and one row of pieced blocks called "Indian Hatchet" Isn't that fitting!
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This lap quilt was professionally machine quilted by me on my Gammill Classic Longarm Quilting machine. It is quilted with lots of straight lines, and outline quilting. There is a hanging sleeve on the back. so it is easy to use as a Wall Hanging too.
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October 16 Afternoon Comments
Soybeans, soymeal and soyoil traded lower. Corn futures closed mixed. Wheat futures traded higher. US stocks were higher. US Dollar, Crude and Gold were mixed to lower. There is still concern about commodity demand as cases of Covid increase in US and EU.
Soybean traded lower. Could be some long liquidation going into the weekend. Talk of Brazil and Argentina rains may have offered resistance. Noon weather maps were drier for north Brazil. Brazil could soon announce they will temporarily drop their 8 pct import tax on corn and soybeans. Problem is that US gulf elevations may be maxed out. Weekly US soybean export sales were 2.63 mmt. Total commit 43.2 vs 17.8 ly. China sales 1.6 mmt. Total commit 23.7 with 10.6 in unknown. USDA announced 175 mt US soybean unknown and 216 mt soybean previous. USDA goal is 59.8 mmt versus 45.6 last year. US could see increase soybean exports if Brazil 2021 harvest is delayed FACE (Informa) est 2021 US soybean acres at 89.1 vs 83.1 this year. FACE also estimated US 2021 soybean crop near 4,590 mil bu versus 4,268 this year. This assumes a yield of 52.0 versus 51.9 this year. There is concern about global soymeal supply versus demand. USDA est World soybean crush near 322.4 mmt versus 308.7 last year. US is 63.0 mmt versus 62.0 last year, Brazil 48.1 versus 46.5 and Argentina 49.2 versus 46.1. World soymeal traded is estimated near 67.8 mmt versus 66.2 last year. Argentina 29.0 versus 26.7. Brazil 16.8 versus 17.5 and US 12.2 versus 12.6.
Corn futures traded mixed. CZ was near 4.02 down 1 cent and CZ21 was up 1 cent and near 3.96. Managed funds were early buyers of 3,000 corn. We estimate Managed funds are net long 205,000 corn. Talk of rains in Brazil and Argentina may have offered resistance. Noon Brazil maps were drier. Brazil could soon announce they will temporarily drop their 8 pct import tax on corn and soybeans. Problem is that US gulf elevations may be maxed out. Corn spreads have narrowed on increase export demand and slow farmer selling. Weekly US corn export sales were 655 mt. Total commit 26.5 vs 10.3 ly. China commit 10.1 mmt with 3.7 in unknown. Some Feel China may take 24 mmt of US corn. There is talk that Ukraine may have sold 8 mmt to China. USDA announced 175 mt US corn sold to Mexico. USDA goal is 59.0 mmt versus 45.1 last year. USDA estimates World corn trade near 184.7 mmt versus 170.5 last year. Brazil is 39.0 versus 34.0 last year. Argentina is 34.0 versus 38.0 last year. There is concern about global corn supply versus EU demand. USDA estimates EU imports at 24.0 mmt versus 19.0 last year. Ukraine crop could be lower and they may have sold most of their export corn to China. FACE (Informa) est 2021 US corn acres at 92.0 vs 91.0 this year. Some are at 95.0. They estimated the 20210 corn crop at 15,310 mil bu versus 14,722 this year. This assumes a yield of 181.0 versus 178.4 this year.
Wheat futures traded higher. Drier US south plains and Russia weather maps plus Rumors of China interest in US wheat helped rally prices. Paris wheat and CME Black Sea futures continue to make new highs. Concern about Russia weather and crop conditions has slowed Russia farmer selling and reduce flow to export ports. Some vessels are delayed loading. Managed funds were net buyer of 8,000 wheat. We estimate Managed funds to be long 54,000 wheat. Weekly US wheat export sales were 528 mt. Total commit 15.0 vs 13.8 ly. USDA goal is 26.5 mmt versus 26.3 last year. USDA estimates World trade near 189.9 mmt versus 190.5 last year. Russia is 39.0 mmt versus 34.5 last year, Canada 25.0 versus 24.6, EU 25.5 versus 38.4, Australia 19.0 versus 9.5 and Argentina 13.0 versus 13.5. FACE (Informa) est 2021 US wheat acres at 46.3 vs 44.3 last year. 2021 crop of 1,945 mil bu versus 1,826 last year. FACE (Informa) est 2021 US winter wheat acres at 31.6 vs 30.5 last year. 2021 crop of 1,253 versus 1,171 last year. FACE (Informa) est 2021 US spring wheat acres at 12.8 vs 12.2 last year. 2021 crop of 616 versus 586 last year.
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It can happen to everyone not to feel in great shape, but when a certain malaise persists and does not go away, then, it is good to deepen and leave nothing to chance.
Above all, when it comes to health.
And by now it is clear to everyone that a correct and healthy diet is not enough to feel good, it is essential to undergo periodic routine checks at least once a year.
Exams and checks to be done from 40 years of age and if there are already pathologies or risk factors, even before and 2 or 3 times a year.
It will be enough, however, to rely on your doctor and decide the tests to undergo and how often.
Today, in fact, prevention and therefore the time factor, is essential for living healthily and for a long time.
We must not forget what prevention is and what it is diseases in women more frequent from 40 years of age.
Today, however, with the ProiezionidiBorsa Health Consultants, we want to talk to you about a physical condition that unites many people.
In particular, fatigue, daytime sleepiness and shortness of breath which may be just some of the indicators of this physical condition often associated with very serious diseases.
A lot of people have vitamin and salt deficiencies. This is a widespread condition.
The most common of the nutritional deficiencies is the lack of iron which is the cause of 50% of cases of anemia.
Iron is one of the essential minerals necessary for the well-being of our body as it transports oxygen to the cells through the blood.
And although there are several types of anemia, they all share a decrease in the total amount of hemoglobin (Hb) below certain values.
In women, for example, as it reminds us Humanitas, after the age of 18 the normal hemoglobin value is from 13.6 to 15.1 g / dl.
In humans, however, always after 18 years the normal value is from 13.6 to 17.7 g / dl.
Values that change according to the sex and age group of the patient.
Through a quick blood sample it is possible to measure the hemoglobin value. The test to be done is known as a complete blood count.
Fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and shortness of breath may be just some of the indicators of this physical condition
Anemia can be acute or chronic and have a variety of causes.
As anticipated, the most widespread anemia is that of iron deficiency but this condition can be associated with very serious pathologies. These include colon cancer, liver cirrhosis and kidney failure.
Or to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and many others.
Therefore, beyond the periodic checks to which we all must always undergo, when fatigue, drowsiness and shortness of breath appear, let us remember that they can only be some indicators of this physical condition or anemia that can be associated with very serious pathologies.
In many cases the anemia is simply due to a lack of folic acid as often occurs in pregnancy and it is important to take the missing vitamin by mouth.
At other times, anemia may be due to the absence of vitamin B12 or to low levels of iron in the blood, so it is necessary to take ferrous salts by mouth or in more severe cases by the intramuscular or intravenous route.
In all cases, it is always advisable to contact your doctor.

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While waiting for my book to be ready, I decided to paint my muse, Angel Kitty. She loves to watch my husband Joe prepare dinner. She is so focused watching every move he makes as he slices the vegetables and prepares the meat. If I could read her mind, I would say that she would love to be a chef one day. So with that thought, I decided to paint Angel Kitty in a chefs uniform trying to decide if she wants to eat fish for dinner or cook a mouse. You can see in the painting that the mouse and the fish are a little concerned over what her choice will be.
After finishing the painting I thought perhaps I might be on to something, such as another story for a book perhaps or maybe incorporate Angel Kitty into Pia Pucknuckers’ next adventure somehow. What do you think?


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The first death from a vibrio infection was reported in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania during the bathing season. The bacteria can pose a risk, especially for older people and people with previous illnesses. What you should know about vibrios.
According to the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Office for Health and Social Affairs (Lagus), a 74-year-old man died after a vibrio infection. The star reported. Vibrios are bacteria, some species of which can also be dangerous to humans and cause illness. These bacteria occur naturally in sea and brackish water. At water temperatures of more than 20 degrees Celsius, the bacteria multiply rapidly.
Vibrios can cause infections that, in very rare cases, are fatal. In the 2023 bathing season, four Vibrio infections and one death have been reported in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. According to Lagus, a total of ten infections were reported in 2022. The most important questions and answers about vibrios:
What are vibrios?
Vibrios are rod-shaped bacteria. They occur naturally in saline sea water (e.g. coastal waters, saline inland waters, bays, brackish water). The bacterium is “salt-loving” and occurs in waters whose salt concentration is not too high – such as in the Baltic Sea, as the Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of Health and Lagus inform.
The bacterium, which occurs in water, can be distinguished from the Vibrio strains that cause cholera, informs the US health authority CDC. One species in particular that is potentially dangerous to humans occurs in the Baltic Sea: Vibrio vulnificus. The vibrios multiply rapidly from a water temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a salt content of 0.5 percent. Lagus reports that these conditions particularly apply to the German North and Baltic Seas in warm summers.
How can people become infected with vibrios?
There is therefore a low risk for people when bathing in sea water Vibrio vulnificus to infect, if you have an open wound on your body. Through them the bacteria can enter the body. The Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of Health explains that transmission can occur through superficial and small wounds.
Infection with vibrios is also possible in a second way: Anyone who eats raw or improperly cooked fish, mussels, crabs or oysters can become infected with the bacteria through food. The Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of Health reports that the seafood from the North and Baltic Seas that is to be consumed will therefore be checked. Infection via food plays an important role in warmer climates.
What symptoms do I use to recognize a vibrio infection?
According to Lagus, an infection with vibrios via a wound usually becomes noticeable after 12 to 72 hours. Anyone who is concerned about a wound Vibrio vulnificus infected, you can notice pain in the wound area as an early symptom, which appears disproportionately strong compared to the visible wound, writes the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). According to the RKI, if the infection is not treated properly, “deep necrosis” (death of cells, local death of tissue) can form. The infection can also lead to fever, chills and severe blood poisoning (sepsis). Severe illnesses can be fatal.
According to the RKI, an infection caused by eating raw fish or seafood results in vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and cramping abdominal pain. Chills and fever may also occur. In severe cases, blood poisoning can also occur.
What should you do if you suspect an infection?
After swimming in the sea, swimmers should closely monitor inflamed areas of skin. If you even suspect a wound infection, you should see a doctor immediately. When visiting the doctor, patients should point out that they have bathed in the sea and that a vibrio infection is possible, Lagus informs.
Rapid treatment is very important because of the rapid progression of the infection and can be life-saving, says Lagus. As a rule, an infection that is detected early can be treated with antibiotics. In some cases, surgical treatment of the wound may also be necessary. In the case of an infection with vibrios, quick treatment can save lives.
Who is particularly at risk of getting a (severe) vibrio infection?
Anyone can get a wound infection from vibrios, but there are people who are at higher risk of infection and complications, writes the US CDC.
The risk group includes older people with weakened immune systems. People with chronic illnesses such as liver disease, alcohol addiction or diabetes are included in the risk group in the Lagus bathing information. Immunocompromised people also have an increased risk – for example people who take medication to prevent organ rejection after an organ transplant. The RKI warns that people with cancer and people with serious heart disease have an increased risk of becoming infected with vibrios and becoming seriously ill.
What applies to small children and pregnant women?
According to Lagus, healthy young children are not at increased risk of becoming infected with vibrios when swimming in the sea, even if they are more likely to have small wounds. “It is also not known that there is an increased risk for healthy pregnant women,” it continues.
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How can you prevent infection?
Anyone who has an open or poorly healing wound should avoid contact with (warm) sea water – this particularly applies to those with previous illnesses and people with a weakened immune system, advises the Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of Health. Even small, superficial wounds can serve as a portal of entry for the vibrios. Even if you have a fresh piercing, a fresh tattoo or a recent operation, contact with salt and brackish water should be avoided. A wound can also be protected with a waterproof bandage or plaster, advises the US health authority CDC.
The CDC advises that you should also avoid eating raw oysters and nuts to protect yourself from infection with vibrios. In addition, wounds and cuts should always be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water if they have come into contact with salt water, brackish water, raw seafood or their juices.
Can you get infected in sea water below 20 degrees Celsius?
The Lagus advises people in the risk group to be careful, even in cooler water temperatures. Although the proliferation is going on Vibrio vulnificus then back, but one cannot assume that the sea water is free of the pathogen.
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Emphasizing the importance of China and the broader Asia-Pacific marketplace in the aerospace industry, Bombardier Aerospace will attend Aviation Expo/China 2011 in Beijing from September 21 to 24, 2011.
While Bombardier’s relationship with China began more than 50 years ago, its involvement in China’s aviation industry began in the 1970s. Today, this longstanding relationship has grown to include a steady expansion of Bombardier’s customer base and deliveries, along with an increased focus on development and manufacturing opportunities.
Bombardier projects that over the next 20 years, China’s fleet of commercial aircraft will grow to become the world’s third largest, closely following Europe and the United States. As China’s regional aircraft play a key role in feeding traffic to big city hubs and meeting the country’s present and forecast needs, Bombardier predicts a demand for almost 2,400 commercial aircraft in the 60- to 149-seat segment over the forecast period. Bombardier is well positioned to meet the needs of China’s growing air transportation needs with its CRJ and Q-Series families of regional aircraft and the new CSeries jetliners.
Business aviation in China is experiencing rapid growth. Bombardier’s latest market forecast for the aviation industry predicts a total delivery of 2,360 business jet deliveries destined for China over the next 20 years. With a solid fleet of business jets in the country, and a strong market share of approximately 29 per cent of the business jet market in China, Bombardier’s Learjet, Challenger and Global jets are all represented. The fast-growing fleet of Bombardier business aircraft based in China has already surpassed 50 jets.
Fully committed to putting its customers first with the highest level of support as close as possible to their operational bases, Bombardier has significantly expanded its customer services network in China. To date in 2011, Bombardier has opened a new regional support office (RSO) and parts depot in Hong Kong, added a Line Maintenance Facility (LMF) in Jinan, and hired a new Director, Business Development in Beijing. This is the first phase of a much broader strategy to establish a world-class service and support hub in Asia, supported by satellite facilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Aviation Expo/China 2011 welcomes visitors from Wednesday, September 21 to Saturday, September 24. The Bombardier exhibit, located in the China National Convention Centre (CNCC) at D-1, will be closed on Saturday, September 24.
CSeries aircraft cabin mockup
Bombardier will showcase a full-scale cabin mockup of the all-new CSeries jetliner at Aviation Expo/China 2011. Designed for the growing 100- to 149-seat market, the CSeries family of aircraft combines advanced materials, leading-edge technology and proven methods to meet commercial airline requirements in 2013 and beyond.
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.7 billion, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
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NES CLASSIC – MEGA MAN II – WILY CASTLE 02 – Is it still fun?
The NES Classic has 30 games on it from the great NES, but are the games still fun?
This game was originally released on Christmas Eve 1988. It followed the hit original Mega Man and featured even better graphics, music, and longer campaign. It truly was a great platformer. It is now featured on the NES Classic, but is it still fun?
In this video we traverse the second level of Wily’s castle. We weave our way around spikes, prop-tops, and spikes to eventually face off with Picopico-Master. This boss has given me trouble in the past and while not so much this time we did have to burn an energy tank. Picopico goes down and we are off to level 3 and a battle with Guts-Dozer.
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Referring to the front of the body.
Inflammation of the arachnoid membrane, most commonly seen within the spinal cord around the spinal cord and cauda equina.
Replacement of a moving joint with a mechanical motion-preserving device.
Bony growth or rough edges of bone.
The collection of nerves at the end of the spinal cord that resembles a horse's tail.
The neck region of the spine containing the first seven vertebrae.
A diagnostic image that is created by using multiple X-ray images which are reformatted by computer to create a three-dimensional detailed anatomical image. CT is especially useful for seeing the details of bone anatomy.
More commonly known as the tailbone, this is a bony structure in the region of the spine below the sacrum.
Existing before or at birth.
A surgical procedure performed in the front of the neck that involves removal of a part of the vertebral body to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.
The tough, elastic, cushion found between the vertebrae of the spinal column. It may bulge beyond the vertebral body and compress the nearby nerve root, causing pain. The terms "slipped disc", "ruptured disc", and "herniated disc" are often used interchangeably, even though there are subtle differences.
Deterioration of a disc. A disc in the spine may deteriorate or wear out over time. A deteriorated disc may or may not cause pain.
The surgical removal of a part or all of an intervertebral disc. It is performed to relieve pressure on a nerve root or the spinal cord.
A posterior structure of a vertebra which articulates (aligns or interfaces) with a facet of an adjacent vertebra to form a facet joint that allows motion in the spinal column. Each vertebra has a right and left upper facet and a right and left lower facet.
Surgical opening or passage in the vertebrae of the spine through which the spinal nerve roots travel.
Surgical opening or enlargement of the bony opening traversed by a nerve root as it leaves the spinal canal, to help increase space over a nerve canal. This surgery can be done alone or together with a laminotomy.
Condition in which the gelatinous core material of a disc bulges out of position and puts painful pressure on surrounding nerve roots. Sometimes referred to as a slipped or ruptured disc.
The flattened or arched part of the vertebral arch, forming the roof of the spinal canal.
Surgical removal of the rear part of a vertebra in order to gain access to the spinal cord or nerve roots to remove tumors, to treat injuries to the spine, or to relieve pressure on a nerve root.
An opening made in a lamina to relieve pressure on the nerve roots.
Creation of a detailed anatomical picture by a powerful magnetic field. MRI is especially useful for visualizing the soft tissues such as the intervertebral discs, nerves, spinal cord, and spinal fluid.
A clinical syndrome resulting from compression of the spinal cord, typically caused by spinal stenosis. Myelopathy can present as numbness, weakness, trouble using arms and legs, incontinence and/or pain.
A technique for imaging the spinal canal, nerves, and spinal cord by following injection of a contrast material into the surrounding cerebrospinal fluid with X-ray and/or CT scanning. A myelogram is most frequently ordered when an MRI is not feasible or yields inadequate information.
The initial portion of a spinal nerve, which is a nerve that comes directly off the spinal cord.
The bony arch of the back part of a vertebra that surrounds the spinal cord, also referred to as the vertebral arch.
The surgical specialty involved in the treatment of disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, as well as their supporting and associated structures.
The bony part of each side of the neural arch of a vertebra that connects the lamina (back part) with the vertebral body (front part).
A form of treatment consisting of exercising specific parts of the body such as the back, legs, arms, hands, or neck in an effort to strengthen, regain range of motion, relearn movement and/or rehabilitate the musculoskeletal system to improve function.
The back or rear side of the body.
A lay term indicating pain along the course of the sciatic nerve, especially noted in the buttocks and back of the leg and thigh and below the knee often due to a herniated disc.
A channel located in the middle of the vertebral column that houses and protects the spinal cord.
The longitudinal cord of nerve tissue that is enclosed in the spinal canal. It serves not only as a pathway for nervous impulses to and from the brain, but also as a center for carrying out and coordinating many reflex actions independently of the brain.
A procedure in which bone is grafted onto the spine and in which instrumentation such as screws and rods may be used to provide additional spinal support.
Narrowing of the vertebral column, resulting in pressure on the spinal cord, spinal sac or nerve roots arising from the spinal cord; typically a degenerative phenomena.
The flexible bone column extending from the base of the skull to the tailbone. It is made of 33 bones known as vertebrae. The spine is also referred to as vertebral column, spinal column, or backbone.
Inflammation of vertebrae.
The forward displacement of one vertebra on another.
Degenerative bone changes in the spine usually most marked at the vertebral joints.
The 33 bones composing the spine-- individually referred to as a vertebra. They are divided into cervical spine (neck), thoracic spine (upper back or rib cage), lumbar spine (lower back), sacral spine (part of the pelvis), and coccyx, or tailbone.
The fracture of a part of the neural arch typically a remote occurrence , sometimes associated with spondylolisthesis


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Wednesday, 2022/05/25, 17:00 h
The graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Science has been postponed from February 23 to Wednesday, May 25, 2022 due to the Covid-19 situation. The ceremony followed by an Apéro will take place in the Great Hall of the Casino Bern (Casinoplatz 1, 3011 Bern). It will begin at 5 p.m. and end at approximately 7.30 p.m. The attendance is free of charge for you and your relatives.
Invited are all students who completed their Bachelor, Master or PhD Degree in 2021 (including all students whose degree completion confirmation is entered into the CTS by January 31, 2022, at the latest).
Due to the current Covid-19 situation, changes in type and time of the ceremony can occur. Any changes will be communicated in due course.
The registration deadline has already passed.
Programme Promotion Ceremony 2022 (only available in German)


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Tiny Tikes Dorothy Costume
- Hair Ribbons
- 100% polyester interlock knit & broadcloth
- White & blue gingham print pinafore
- White broadcloth blouse portion has gingham print edging
- Light blue grosgrain hair ribbons
Taking a magical trip through the land of Oz is always bound to be an adventure to remember! But to have an extra special time, your little one has got to dress in a special outfit. The best way for her to head to the Emerald City is to wear this adorable Tiny Tykes Dorothy Costume along the way!
Skipping down the Yellow Brick Road is just the beginning of the excitement in the wonderful world of Oz. Once your little one is all dressed up like Dorothy and is heading down the road, she'll be sure to meet up with some magical travelling companions. Or, they might be her pals dressed up like friendly scarecrows, lions, and tin men, but they'll still make the adventure much more fun! She'll see all of the amazing sights in Oz while she's wearing this cute vintage style dress, and it will look even cuter with a sparkly pair of red slippers. Ruby red shoes will also make it much easier for her to get back home when she clicks her heels together!
Your little Dorothy will be the loveliest looking kid in all of Oz in this one piece gingham patterned dress. All she'll need is a pair of pretty red slippers, and maybe a basket with a little toy dog in it to carry around on her trip, and she'll be ready to see the Wizard!
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The Buzz: Beyoncé Plays in BK, Rihanna MACs and More...
Beyoncé Plays in BK, Rihanna MACs and more...
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Beyoncé Takes On BK... Again - Yesterday, Beyoncé was spotted out and about at Coney Island shooting a music video for her upcoming single. She looked like she had a blast and was getting some great one-on-one time with fans. Can't wait!(Photo: JDH Images / Splash News)
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Rih in the Woo - New fashion, a new reality show and MAC cosmetics are in the works for Rihanna this fall. She'll be releasing more makeup with MAC, so of course the makeup giant will be sold out again for the holiday season. Besides music, Rihanna is setting herself up to be the biggest fashion icon of this generation other than Lady Gaga and it's well deserved. (Photo: PacificCoastNews.com)
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Cover Boy - September 24, 2013 is looking like it will be Drizzy's day when his third album Nothing Was the Same drops. For now, Drake is covering Billboard Magazine and discussing his life as he knows it. Are you ready for what he has in store for this fall? (Photo: Billboard Magazine, September 2013)
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In October 2019, Dortheasminde started feeding EP199 to sows to improve their productivity. A choice that owner, Søren Kjær Poulsen, is very pleased with.
By spending 23,5 EUR per produced sow per year, EP199 has resulted in an extra three weaned piglets per produced sow per year, 0.7 piglets more were weaned per weaning and 700 grams extra weight gain was recorded before weaning.
Dortheasminde pig production is owned by Lone and Søren Kjær Poulsen, who is running their business of breeding and multiplying along with 260 hectares of farming together with 12 employees. The herd includes 850 year sows, of which 160 of them are Landrace sows used for breeding.
Needed more than milk cups and management
In fall 2019, Dortheasminde set a goal to wean more piglets and reduce the mortality in the farrowing section.
Consequently, the employees worked hard to improve management and adjust other parameters to increase productivity in a positive direction.
The overall effort paid off and the mortality rate in the farrowing section decreased.
The owner, Søren Kjær Poulsen, however, believed that the results could be even better:
“We already installed milk cups and even though the employees did a great good job on the management side, somehow something was still missing. In October, when we optimized our feed, we chose to go all-in on EP199 for the sows”.
The choice fell on EP199 because Dortheasminde has been weaning piglets without zinc oxide and antibiotics for several years with the help of the piglet feed EP100i.
“We supply pigs without the use of antibiotics and zinc oxide, and we have been using EP100i from European Protein for the last 5-6 years to ensure high gastrointestinal health for the piglets. When European Protein told us about EP199 and the protein’s effect on the sows, it was a natural step to start up in the sow herd.”
Fast implementation compared to guidelines
EP199 should firstly be inserted in the gestation section to improve the gastrointestinal health of the sow and the development of the embryos. When the sow has been fed EP199during the gestation period, the protein will follow her into the farrowing section to ensure oxygen flow during farrowing, to strengthen the milk production and increase the number of antibodies in the colostrum.
This means that it takes 5-6 months before the pig producer will see the full effect of EP199.
At Dortheasminde, Søren already used a small amount of EP100i for the sows, which meant that he skipped the implementation period and tarted directly in both the gestation and farrowing section at the same time. Something European Protein advises other pig producers not to do, as the sows need to adapt to the feed before increasing the dosage in the farrowing section.
“We used a little bit of EP100i for the sows, so we chose to insert EP199 in the gestation and farrowing stable from day one”,
Søren says and continues:
“European Protein had told us that it would take six months before we could see the actual results, but already after a month or two, we could see a difference. I am not that often in the farrowing section and therefore the difference appears more clearly to me than if I was there every day. The sows are completely transformed.”
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Better milking ability and appetite
Marlene Svensmark, the farm manager, also noticed the improvements shortly after using EP199:
“We experience that the sows eat more throughout the whole period in the farrowing section and they milk better than before. They don’t stop eating as often as before. Their condition is unchanged although the sows wean an extra piglet.”
When it comes to growth, Marlene points out that the piglets are heavier than before:
“The piglets weigh an average of 700 grams more than before, which means that many more piglet kilos are produced per pen.”
In the first half of the year, the number of live-born piglets increased as much as two piglets per year per sow and the reduction in size and weight difference between before and after using EP199 is also worth noticing, the production manager says:
“The piglets are much more uniform in here. We don’t have as many small piglets and we don’t have as many huge ones. The improved milking ability gives a better start for the suckling pigs”.
Marlene continues, that in addition to more uniform piglets, the mortality in the farrowing stable has dropped significantly.
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More milk with less feed
EP199 improves the gut’s ability to absorb and utilize feed. Therefore, feed consumption is typically reduced by 5-10% per produced piglet.
For some herds, it means steady feed consumption, and instead better milking, more weaned piglets and thus a decreasing feed cost per pig.
For other herds, it means that the protein level needs to be lowered and the minerals adjusted.
Marlene Svensmark has noticed significant changes in feed utilization:
“We have had to adjust and lower the feeding curves. It appears that the sows absorb the feed better, which is why we have had to change protein and mineral levels more than once. We’re still adjusting in order to find the right level.”
The genetics of the sow partly determines how the sow and her milk responds to the improved feed intake. Where some breeders need to reduce the protein level, other pig producers have to increase the protein and mineral inclusion because feed consumption decreases.
The price of adding EP199 varies from farm to farm, as it depends on the composition of the current sow feed and what EP199 replaces in the feed.
“EP199 costs us 23,5 EUR more per sow per year compared to our previous feed. In return, we get three piglets more per year per sow. As each sow can wean 0.7 pig more per weaning, we reduce the need for nursing sows by one for every 15th sow. In addition, the piglets weigh 700 grams more at weaning. It’s quite easy to figure out, that it is good business”,
says Søren, who would not hesitate to recommend EP199 for other pig producers:
“Are you troubled by challenges especially in the farrowing section and with health issues, then I honestly think that this can boost your performance in the sow unit.”
European Protein is a Danish family-owned protein producer. We work to promote health and productivity for animals through functional and sustainable plant proteins. The company was founded in 2011 and has protein factories in Denmark, Ukraine and the US.

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Actor says Point cinema will give huge lift to area
DUBLIN’S NEWEST cinema complex opened last night with a ringing endorsement from actor Brendan Gleeson.
Echoing remarks he made in a warm-up speech for US president Barack Obama in College Green last May, Gleeson said the Point Village Odeon would give a “huge lift” to the local area at a time of recession. “The biggest enemy is morale. Ultimately, there is no point in moaning and whining all day long about it,” he said.
The cinema will open to the public tomorrow with a showing of Gleeson’s new film The Pirates! Band of Misfits at a fundraising gala for children’s charity the Jack and Jill Foundation.
Some 850 guests will attend three screenings of the film.
The animated film made by Aardman Studios, the creators of Wallace and Gromit, features Hugh Grant as the voice of the pirate captain and Gleeson as a “Dublin pirate with the mentality of a four-year-old”.
Gleeson recorded his part in a Dublin studio remote from the rest of the cast and crew. The Odeon is the latest major development in the Point Village to open following the O2 and the Gibson Hotel.
Developer Harry Crosbie decided to persist with the 250,000sq ft development, which is on seven floors, despite a protracted legal battle with the proposed anchor tenant, Dunnes Stores, and the reluctance to date of other tenants to commit to it.
He is hoping that those retailers will be tempted by the opening of the cinema to take a punt on the location. “Everyone is waiting for everyone else and somebody has to take the plunge,” he said.
“Normally you would open a complex like this all at the same time. Because these are tough days, we’re opening it sequentially bit by bit.”


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To Travel the world is to travel within oneself. For all the adrenaline junkies out there are cool adventure events in Chicago like hiking in the forests, camping in mountains, hanging by the cliffs and a lot more. An adrenaline rush is sure to have when one is out there on adventure. Whether it’s swimming, river rafting, rappelling , riding with motorcycle club or cycling with friends or just a weekend getaway near Chicago, we have got you covered.
Find your adventure and trips near Chicago.
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Chicago is a land of exciting and thrilling activities for every season. This is what keeps the adventure enthusiasts coming back for more for you can never have enough of the weekend getaways from Chicago as there is plenty to be covered in a lifetime. The hardcore adventure seekers will find several outdoor activities near Chicago such as skydiving, zip lining, rock climbing to dive into. However, the faint-hearted can also have their fair share of adventure with Chicago beaches, summer music festivals, parks and rooftop bars.
New York Trapeze School's Chicago is one of the best locations for outdoor activities near Chicago for the adventure-thirsty people who had often secretly wished to run off to the circus. This school offers some of the best aerobatics training like intensive flying, trampoline courses and even tightwire walking. Jetskiing at the Montrose Beach is one of the perfect weekend getaways from Chicago as this is one the best spots for trail hiking with spectacular views to boost your energy. Also, it houses a beach bar with the finest of collections. If you are still not pumped up, then skydiving at Skydive Midwest should be marked top priority in the things to do in Chicago. Situated 10 miles from Lake Michigan, along with the adrenaline rush you get to enjoy a stunning bird’s eye view of the lake and the architectural wonders of the city.
If rock-climbing is your idea of fun among the myriad outdoor events in Chicago, then there are many indoor facilities for that in Chicago however the real adventure resides outdoors. The best place to experience this activity is the esteemed Maggie Daley Park which is Chicago’s very first and exclusive outdoor climbing park. It features not one but two urban rock climbing structures accompanied by tennis courts, skating ribbon and a mini golf court. Still not had your fill of adventure? Then try out zip lining over Chicago Suburbs for a memorable treetop adventure through the dense canopy in the Bemis Woods of Western Springs which also offers giant rope nets, complete obstacle course and Tarzan swings.
The city of Chicago is overflowing with beautiful paintings decorating its walls, subways and even under highways. However, the highest concentration of street mural paintings in Chicago can be found around Pilsen, walking towards the National Museum of Mexican Arts. You might even stop by for some bear backed bites at Longman And Eagle while you are at it. For those seeking respite from the humdrum of city-traffic ought to visit the North Park Village Nature
Center which astonishingly preserves nearly every kind of habitat-- wetland, woodlands, prairie and savannah and also comprises a birding area to spot the rare species. Chicago Botanic Garden serves as another great spot for bird watching.
Your craving for travel and outdoor events in Chicago won't go unsatiated if you are at the Lincoln Park with a humongous 1200 acre spread featuring baseball fields, conservatory, skate park, a zoo and driving range all at one place. Also, don't forget to check out the Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest free zoos in the world. Looking after more than 1200 animals, from African painted dogs to two-toed sloths and frequently adding new residents to the house, this zoo spans over 35 acres of land. It hosts various daily and seasonal events like tropical birds feeding and seal training which keeps the crowd pouring in throughout the year and marvel at these exquisite creations of nature.
All you travel enthusiasts, we have got you covered for some exciting options & places for adventure sports and fun day trips from Chicago.
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AB 968 (Gordon)
Common interest developments: replacement and repairs.
Would provide that, unless otherwise provided in the declaration, the owner of each separate interest is responsible for repairing, and replacing the separate interest (basically the inside of a unit), and the association is responsible for repairing and replacing the exclusive use common area (e.g., patios, balconies, garages). Those responsibilities are undefined in current law. Resident groups argue that the bill results in unfair shifting of liability to homeowners, especially if the property is destroyed in a disaster.
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Country queen Dolly Parton has saved nine-year-old Talia Hill’s live, pulling her out of an oncoming vehicle’s path on the set of Christmas on the Square, according to Inside Edition.
In the new Netflix original film, Talia and her brothers, Tristan (16) and Tyson (13), all dance and sing in the movie. Christmas on the Square sees Parton playing an angel sent to earth to supernaturally pressure a landlord played by Christine Baranski into being a better person.
“When Dolly walked in she smelled like heaven,” Talia explains. “She greeted everyone even if you were a trashcan person. It was such a great feeling.”
Dolly Parton saves 9-year-old movie co-star from oncoming car https://t.co/DvDihoX0kX
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) December 12, 2020
Hill went on to explain that Parton wasn’t just kind on set, she also was hyper aware of her surroundings. According to the interview, Parton “grabbed me and pulled me back” as an oncoming vehicle approached. Talia Hill said,
“We were on set and I was at the hot-chocolate station. They said, ‘Go back to your beginning positions.’ So there is a vehicle moving, and I was walking. Then somebody grabbed me and pulled me back. I looked up and it was Dolly Parton. I was, like, surprised, I was like [gasp]. And she’s like, ‘Well, I am an angel, you know,’ ’cause she plays an angel in the movie. And I was in shock. She hugged me and shook me and said, ‘I saved your life!’”
The news comes after it was revealed that Parton donated $1 million to help fund the Modern vaccine.


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Travelling is a constant love, together with storytelling. And Storytelling is a Guarantee of Sanity, my blog’s headline. I felt the need to share the stories generating from my journeys or reveries while walking. As they are related to locations, I keep them visual with my own photos.
My inspiration derives from the long tradition of storytelling, anecdotes and jokes that travellers and explorers have always shared either on the road or in repose, enjoying a cooked meal and a glass of wine.
The guiding principle of these visual narratives is not to be found in academia or in institutions. It is rooted in the hands-on experience and learning that has been and still is the backbone of my living; it is linked to the etymology of the “amateur” from the verb “amare”.
A strong advocate of continuous education, I do not underestimate the values of practical, interdisciplinary learning and searching of material across time & across cultures. Reading and exposing oneself to the arts & crafts improves greatly the resilience in life’s hardships and inspires as much as commitment to loving relationships and activism.
I have always felt at home with the words. My literacy in images is a more recent asset. Yet, images precede words; our memories and dreams are made of images – the words run after the images to interpret them.
This blog was born on 12 May 2012. All you see and experience here is the outcome of time and work done with pleasure and pride. The comments, the sharing and the number of views are an extra bonus.
If you find this Babel of languages and the colorful diversity we live in fascinating, you will agree with me that we should try to keep this diversity alive. I keep my blog Bilingual, a legacy to the sounds of my birthplace, the Greek landscape.
It is extraordinary that technology allows me to show you some of my favourite places; to visit together locations not as tourists, but as travellers with an eye for the detail, for the hidden, honing our curiosities towards what has been and what will follow.
The outdoors for me is linked with the unexpected yet pleasant encounters, with new discoveries. The fresh air, the silence, the feast for the senses that nature provides so generously, as well as the man-made constructions that have absorbed the best of people’s charisma and toil may cultivate an addiction in solitude. This blog is a vehicle to communicate with you this magic.
The adventure of actively participating in the making of stories about locations has inspired me with a purpose and a vision to contribute in the preservation of those natural or man-made treasures and whatever goes with them: the stories and the history, the habits, the food, the customs, the dances and the songs.
Well-researched authentic posts, feature in En & Gr thoroughly edited and illustrated by my photos.
*** 3 times awarded blog, often used as a source of reference for its content and photos by websites.
Locations, be it archeological sites, landscape or cities need our care and protection for everyone to enjoy now and in the future. I wish you to find places you love and care for them,

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