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Dilvany Thomas is a junior majoring in mathematics and involved in Secular Student Alliance and Turning Point USA. Inspired by the political philosophy of Friedrich von Hayek, she campaigned for Gary Johnson in 2016 and became involved in libertarian activism. During this time, she had a personal gender awakening which saw her start to gender transition Since then, she has been a personal advocate for trans people. She engages in traditionally trans-negative groups on their own terms and attempts to speak to their experience. She has also served as a formal and informal mentor to many young trans girls. The following is an abbreviated and edited transcript of our 30-minute interview.
What is your understanding of democratic deliberation?
I think I have a rather controversial take on this issue. In recent time, I haven’t been the strongest fan of the democratic process. When democratic deliberation is brought up, it usually means people coming together to discuss a topic and allow ideas to convince other people. But I think people adopt ideas which ultimately feel good for themselves. And I think democracy incentivizes these psychological and social benefits over the material effects. In the democratic process, you may have all of these convincing arguments, but at the end of the day, your action in the deliberation, in the group, – or when you want to vote, when you hold a public position – what becomes most important is that you fit in with the group. That you conform. And its these kinds of social benefits that make me distrustful of democratic deliberation. It’s not important to come up with good ideas, it’s just about promoting a group think rather than being an effective force for producing something good.
Why do you believe the democratic process produces these troubling effects?
In terms of theories, I’ve been a fan of the Buchanan public choice school, a political economy group whose breakthrough studies were on dispersed costs and concentrated benefits. I think part of the problem is that there is a very small group of people who can benefit from obscure processes in our institutions. People idealize the idea of people becoming informed, but becoming informed comes at a cost, and many things just go by in our democratic process without people knowing the meaning of it. They don’t understand all the minutia. Take tariffs, for example. Tariffs could be garbage, but then you ask the public and they think tariffs are great and protect jobs. People seem to be willingly ignorant in the way they support ideas, thinking that we’ll just put in tariffs and that will save the steel jobs. But then as a result we will all be a little worse off, and we won’t even fight it because of the group belief that tariffs are good outweighs the negative effects of our behavior. But it only benefits the steel manufacturers. So the system is able to be corrupted by the nature of what it is.
How have you directly engaged in deliberative settings?
In the academic setting, there’s deliberations where we get in front of students, present something, then we go back-and-forth and students ask questions. I’ll personally deliberate with a lot of people. I’ll stop and talk with people on occasion. For example, there was a “Change my Mind” table in the HUB the other day, so I sat down. The topic was on taxes so I went back-and-forth with some people, discussing common conceptions of the good and bad of taxes and what we should do about them. Sometimes, I’ll take a very heterodox position, that’s my general ideology. Someone will say something like, “Well what about the social contract?” Then I’ll say, “Well actually you don’t understand the social contract theory.” Because some people will say the government is a social contract, but then I’ll say, “No, it’s a mutual obligation, not just the government doing something.” So I think I’m too bizarre for some people because of my heterodox mindset, because I’ll present something so far out there. Like someone will say, “Well, taxes pay for education and that’s good.” Then I’ll say, “Well, have you ever considered that education is doing massive damage to our society?” And people will look at me like, “What?” And it’s a whole process. And maybe that’s part of my resentment for democracy, the fact that I fail to live up to the ideals of democracy because my ideas are not popular.
How do you think we should ideally approach a deliberative setting?
I tend to approach it methodologically different than what I see a lot of in internet deliberations, where people are just sharing the first article they search up that supports their views and posting it. One of the barriers here is working with empirical observations. People will say that science generates this result and gives us some wisdom and guidance. I don’t tend to look at that. I tend to look at: what are the kinds of conditions this is under, what are the constraints, what happens if we choose this path, and what happens if we choose another. I don’t look at science as a sort of objective truth but rather as a path we can take. If you’re doing mathematical analysis, for example, you can work to understand the benefits different outcomes and values bring. People don’t think in this methodological way. This may be where philosophy comes into play, which people think is pretentious. But I’m a fan of functional philosophy, or how can we apply this philosophical idea to fix our lives. And when I approach things with this methodology, it’s usually different than what others are doing. There’s a diverse set of ways to look at ideas and tackle the evidence and interpret things. So I want to share the ideas that I’ve picked up, even if they aren’t conventional, and do it with a particular methodology.
As someone who is transgender, do you ever have difficulty with being true to your beliefs and defending libertarianism in deliberative settings, knowing ahead of time that many transgender participants will likely disagree with you?
I face a lot of skepticism, people questioning what my motivations are. There’s been doubt with some people. But I think I found my own bit of acceptance in quite a few number of communities. In the local LGBT community, there are people who more or less are willing to accept me for who I am. I am kind of one of a kind. There are people who just think it’s cool, and there’s a lot of people who are just apolitical. I think one issue, though, is in online spaces. When I first started transitioning, I hung around a lot of online spaces. They were a lot more comfortable. But they were all run by very radical communists. If you are young and trans, you are looking for guidance. I think there is some diversity for trans people before entering these spaces. It might overall lean left, but I know Trump supporters, people who voted for him who are trans. But they actually don’t believe in him now. I also think part of the problem is that you have these civil rights movements coming about, saying that we live in an oppressive society and need to correct for that. But in combatting these oppressive institutions, we create counter institutions. Ideally, I’d like a society where we don’t have an opinion. I mean I would consider passing a law that is actively discriminatory against trans people as violence. But I also don’t think laws should go after transphobic people either. For example, I think there should be rules against mis-gendering people in workplaces, but not in our government’s laws. No one should be arrested for that.
Do you think deliberation could help improve the social and cultural conditions transgender people face?
I think ultimately people want to do what is best. I think it’s a matter of pointing things out to people. Some people will think trans people are one way, but then they meet some trans people, and they think they are nice and decent and pleasant people. Or if your child is trans, we need to encourage people to accept that’s what it is. People need to be making a positive message. People need to say, “I am here. I am willing to engage in discussion with you. I am willing to be a representative. I am willing to communicate these ideas in the best way I can.” Go out there, be willing, be receptive. There are people in the LGBT community who don’t want to engage with these bigots. I say that sometimes people really just don’t know any better, they just didn’t hear the right thing, and you can say something to them and change their perspective. I think people undervalue that. That’s happened multiple times in my life. That’s kind of why I transitioned. I woke up one day and I had a realization, something changed, I saw new information, and it shifted my whole view around. I think people are open to that if you’re willing to put in the time and make a good case.

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Did you know that less than 65% of adults visit the dentist each year? The percentage drops even lower in younger generations.
Taking care of your teeth is more than daily brushing and flossing. Regular checkups and professional cleanings are a must. A dentist can give you teeth a deep professional clean while also pinpointing any issues in your mouth.
If you want to take charge of your family’s dental health, you’ll need a reliable family dental center.
Importance of Proper Dental Care
Routine trips to the dentist can help prevent common dental problems such as gum disease and cavities. Many dental problems aren’t noticeable or painful until it’s too late.
Make an effort to visit your family dental center at least twice a year. If you’re at a higher risk for dental health issues, more frequent visits are ideal.
High-risk patients include:
- Pregnant women
- Patients with gum disease
- Patients prone to bacterial infections
- Patients prone to plaque build-up
Looking for a new dentist for everyone in your family? If so, read on for 7 useful tips for choosing a quality dental office.
1. Find a Reputable Dentist
When looking for a top notch family dental center, the most important factor is reputation. A quality dentist will have a long-standing reputation and plenty of happy patients to boast.
Do your homework on local practices. Determine which practices have been in business the longest.
Ensure each dentist is a member of the Canadian Dental Association.
Take time to browse online testimonials. The more positive experiences that patients talk about, the more likely it is that the dental practice is reputable.
Aside from online reviews, you can also ask friends and family members for referrals. No one will refer you to a dentist they’re unhappy with!
2. Check the Dental Board
Once you’ve done some research on the dental practice, now’s the time to dig a little deeper.
Practicing dentists in each province must be licensed. Licenses are maintained by each province’s dental board. Aside from license issuance, these boards also keep track of claims submitted by patients.
Before choosing a dentist, check with the dental board. Ensure the dentist doesn’t have suspicious or multiple claims.
Steer clear of a dentist with many claims.
3. Find a Family Dentist
If you have a family, finding a one-stop-shop for everyone’s dental needs is a must.
A family dental center should have experience working with patients of all ages. Going to a dentist that has no experience working with children can be problematic.
Having a trusted dentist makes trips much less worrisome.
The dental office you choose should have experience in a variety of services including:
Ensure that the dental center you choose offers the services your family requires.
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Don’t hesitate to reach out to potential dental offices. Set up time to visit the office and to meet with the dentist and staff.
Once at the family dental center, take a look around.
Does the office look clean and well-kept? Look at the cleanliness of the floors and patient rooms. Avoid a dirty dental office at all costs.
What is the ambiance like? The right dental office will make you feel calm and comfortable.
Is there a waiting area that caters to adults and children? A place to sit and wait is a must.
During your visit, you’ll also want to meet with the dentist and staff members. Take this time to ask questions.
Potential questions to ask include:
- What are the office hours?
- Is my insurance accepted?
- How is my dental history recorded?
- Does the office offer financial options?
You’ll also want to talk about any dental concerns. Do you have a child with severe anxiety when visiting the dentist? Dealing with a pesky cavity that has gone untreated for years?
Ensure that the dentist answers all of your questions and understands any concerns.
5. Accessibility Matters
When choosing a family dental center, accessibility, and convenience matter. Determine what works best for your family.
Do you prefer a dentist near home or near your children’s school? How flexible is the dental office when scheduling appointments? Are you looking for a dentist with weekend office hours?
Know your wants and needs before choosing a dentist. If the dental office doesn’t meet your needs, you’re less likely to plan visits.
6. Look for a Big Picture Dentist
Before committing to a family dental center, learn about the office’s philosophy.
A quality dentist will pinpoint dental problems and offer several solutions. Avoid dentists that make decisions without first consulting with you.
Don’t you want to have a say in the care you receive? Choose a dentist that can explain your treatment options. You want to know the pros and cons of each option to ensure you’re making the best decision.
The dentist you choose should also offer a big picture of your dental and oral health. This allows for informed treatment decisions in regards to your budget, timeline, and needs.
7. Understand Your Dental Health Coverage
Your dentist choice may be dependent on your dental health coverage. The important part is to choose a dental office that accepts your insurance. Otherwise, you risk high deductibles and potential out-of-pocket costs.
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We specialize in treating patients of all ages. You can depend on us for an anxiety-free trip to the dentist.

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The 25th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party, hosted by
David Furnish at West Hollywood Park, raised $7 million to help end HIV/AIDS. To no one's surprise, the yearly event proved to be one of the most star-studded soirées of the night.
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Natural Balance selects winning dogs for Rose Bowl parade float
Five dogs chosen to dock dive and skimboard on the 'World's Heaviest Float'
Natural Balance Pet Foods selected five winning dogs to ride on the "World's Heaviest Float" in the New Year's Day Rose Bowl parade.
More than 100 dogs auditioned for the chance to participate in two activities on the float: dock diving and skimboarding. Three dogs were chosen for the dock diving portion of the float, including a black Lab named Sammi Jane, an Australian Shepherd named Juice and the oldest dog in the competition, a mixed breed named Bubbles. The two dogs chosen to skimboard on the float were a Bulldog named Sir Hollywood and a Jack Russell Terrier named Porter.

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The State of Texas filed an administrative appeal last week against the Public Utility Commission of Texas' decision to give CenterPoint Energy the green light to issue $1.8 billion in rate reduction bonds, delaying the issue that CenterPoint was planning for the near term (see ASR 3/14/05). The appeal was filed last Wednesday in the District Court of Travis County, Texas, where the state capital of Austin is located, and could derail the deal indefinitely. Tom Kelly, spokesman for the Texas State Attorney General's office, declined to comment, saying it does not comment on pending legal matters.
"We are looking forward to having the matter resolved so that we can get the transition bonds to the market," said CenterPoint spokesman Floyd LeBlanc. LeBlanc said CenterPoint believes the Commission issued a valid financing order and plans to intervene on behalf of the Commission's decision, meaning that the company will ask the court for permission to speak and to present evidence in the case. Terry Hadley, spokesman for the PUC, declined to comment saying, "We have not had time to review [the appeal] yet."
The Commission had planned on issuing a new RFP last week, seeking a financial advisor, according to ASR sister publication The Bond Buyer. The advisor must be in place prior to selecting underwriters, and subsequently marketing the deal. Until the matter is resolved, most likely with a settlement on the size of the stranded cost deal, CenterPoint will continue recouping an 11% return on its capital, which is currently being paid by consumers, sources said.
Houston-based CenterPoint was awarded $2.3 billion dollars in "true-up" balances last August by the Commission. CenterPoint originally tried to get $3.7 billion in true-up costs securitized, but was awarded the $2.3 billion, and has since appealed that decision. In spite of the fact they are still trying to get the additional $1.4 billion, CenterPoint decided to go ahead with a bond issuance. The $1.4 billion is to be collected via a non-securitizable competition transition charge assessed to local electricity distributors, which purchase product from CenterPoint and deliver to commercial and consumer users.
The State of Texas is also appealing the August decision to give CenterPoint the $2.3 billion, on the grounds that the process used to determine the amount was erroneous, and therefore the securitization amount itself is erroneous. The State further argues that the financing order should not be allowed to stand since the original case is still under appeal.
"Until such time as the Commission's errors in [the original true-up order] have been finally adjudicated by the courts, and the correct true-up balance established, it is an error to allow the Financing Order...to be effectuated," according to the appeal document. "The court should not allow securitization to go forward until such time as the manifest errors have been corrected. Only after the correct true-up balance has been established can the Commission proceed to securitization of stranded costs, regulatory assets and other qualified costs."
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Longitudinal brain volume changes are associated with cognitive decline in patients with cerebral small vessel disease A prospective cohort study: the RUN DMC study
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Background: Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) is a leading cause of cognitive decline and the most common cause of vascular dementia in elderly. Recently, bra in atrophy has been suggested as a major predictor of cognitive decline. However, the interactions between SVD features and bra in atrophy and their influence on cognitive decline remain largely unexamined. In the present study we therefore investigated the relation between longitudinal brain changes and cognitive function in various domains in elderly with cerebral SVD. Methods: As part of the prospective RUN DMC study, 359 elderly (mean age 64.1 ± 8.4 years) with cerebral SVD underwent an extensive MRI protocol and extensive cognitive assessment, bath at baseline and follow up (mean follow up 5.4 ± 0.20 years). Longitudinal percentage bra in volume change (PBVC) was estimated with SIENA. The relation between brain volume changes and cognitive performance was assessed by means of linear regression analysis, with extensive adjustments. Results: The mean percentage brain volume change (PBVC) was -3.1% (SD 2.0), which corresponds to an annual PBVC of -0.59 ± 0.39%/year. The annual atrophy rate was positively related to a decline in fluency (=0.197, p=0.001), concept shifting (=0.147, p=0.019), attention (=0.173, p=0.005) and to a decline in executive function (=0.196, p=0.001). Voxel-based, ventricle enlargement was positively related to cognitive decline in fluency and executive function, even after extensive adjustments. Conclusion: Longitudinal brain volume changes are associated with cognitive decline, specifically in attention, fluency, concept-shifting and executive function, independently of SVD features. This implies an important role for brain atrophy in the cognitive decline in patients with SVD.
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Our countenance is largely determined by our eyes. The area around the eyes plays a key role here. If you suffer from puffiness or dark circles under your eyes, you will look tired faster. Are you looking for a solution that will make you look fresh and rested again? Then a tear duct treatment is definitely worth considering.
What is a tear duct filler?
A tear duct filler is applied in the tear duct. This is the gully under the eyes that runs from the inner corner of the eye toward the cheek. How visible this trench is varies from person to person.
Some people have a deep tear trough from an early age because it is genetic. Others experience loss of skin volume later in life, causing the tear duct to deepen. Excess skin, skin quality and tone, vitamin deficiency and lifestyle can also affect the condition of the tear duct.
Whatever the cause, a tear duct filler can easily fill this hollow, visibly reducing puffiness and dark circles.
Teardrop filling: who is this treatment suitable for?
The tear duct filling is a simple and short treatment that is a good solution for many people. This treatment is suitable for anyone who suffers from a tear duct that is too deep or present. Obvious bags under the eyes or dark circles are often the result of this.
Not surprisingly, this can create uncertainties. Perhaps you are very conscious of your dark circles or you are often wearing makeup to hide it. A filler treatment may be the answer.
Teardrop fillers for men and women
A tear duct filler for a man is as common these days as it is for a woman. In fact, fillers are becoming increasingly popular with men. Today’s man is more and more conscious of his appearance and wants to look groomed.
Men, like women, can experience volume loss in the area around the eyes later in life. The skin structure and anatomy in men does differ slightly from that of women. This often causes men to require a different dosage during treatment.
How does a tear trough treatment go?
A tear duct treatment is a very short and effective treatment. It begins with an intake consultation where our cosmetic doctors assess whether filler treatment is the best solution for you. The doctor will tell you all about the treatment and what to expect from it.
Before treatment, several photos are taken so that the result of the tear trough filler before and after treatment can be compared. You then fill out a health statement and consent form after which treatment can begin.
The area is first cleaned and disinfected. Then the filler is carefully injected using a cannula, a hollow needle. With just a few punctures, the treatment is over very quickly.
The result of tear duct filler treatment
The results of a tear trough filler are usually visible right away. So you can immediately see the difference between the tear trough treatment before and after. You can see how the natural volume of the treated area has been restored to the desired result.
The tear trough becomes less deep, your dark circles are less noticeable and there is less visible shadowing. That way you’ll look a lot fresher effortlessly! We always go for the optimal result and are not satisfied until you are.
Aftercare tear duct filling
Tear duct filling is also known as a true lunchtime treatment. It’s over in no time and you can get back to work pretty quickly. After the treatment, you will receive an ice pack for cooling. Other than that, there are only a few aftercare arrangements you need to keep.
It is important not to exercise for the first two days. Also, the treated area should not be massaged. In addition, visiting the sauna or tanning bed in the first week is not recommended. As long as you keep these aftercare tips in mind, you will experience little to no discomfort from the treatment.
Is a tear trough filler dangerous?
Many people wonder if a tear duct filler is dangerous. Finally, it involves needles and the injection of a substance into the skin.
Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about the safety of filler treatment at Oran Aesthetics. We use only temporary fillers from the best brands on the market. The safety and effectiveness of these fillers has been proven. In addition, we always work with Hyaluronic Acid fillers. This is a natural substance this already occurs in the body and is biodegradable.
Tear duct filling experiences
Curious about others’ tear duct filler experiences? Then be sure to read the reviews on our website. Here you can read all the tear trough filling experiences of the people who went before you. You can also get a good idea of the result here through the examples with before and after photos.
At Oran Aesthetics, it is very important to us that you walk out the door satisfied after a tear trough treatment. The best outcome is the balance between possibilities and your needs. The most natural look possible, but refined for the shape and features of your face. That’s what we’re going for.
What does a tear duct filler cost?
Oran Aesthetics’ mission is to make the world of cosmetic treatments accessible to the general public. We do this not only through personal attention and demonstrable results. But also through affordable prices.
You must be wondering what the tear duct treatment cost is. The tear duct filler cost depends on the dosage needed for the intended result. You can book this treatment from as little as €350 with us. For an overview of all our prices you can take a look at our
Consultation Oran Aesthetics
Have you become curious about what a tear duct filler treatment can do for you? Or are you looking for a professional clinic for a tear duct filler in Amsterdam? If so, feel free to visit us for a free intake interview.


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Saturday was the first time I saw the puppet house in person. It’s still in pieces but I can already see how it's coming together. My partner also saw it for the first time. He has been listening to me talk about this for months and not really able to picture it. Now, he’s just as excited as me about the project.
The unit is smaller than originally designed, we agreed to scale it down to make it fit into more spaces like schools and galleries. It still fits two people, the inside will still be pegboard to hang up puppets but the performance window will also be smaller.
This means I will need to scale down the puppet size to match. I'm building the characters to match the play submissions, so at least I haven't lost time or materials. After the build, I will be able to paint the unit. I am very excited about this part and have been researching painting techniques and styles for the images.
I also have a great big steamer truck that I bought at Value Village for $20 this summer. I will be cleaning up soon, and I think I want to cover it in postage stickers from around the world. Haven't decided yet.
It's slowly all coming together!

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Learning the pressure points is fun and easy. Pressure points correspond with meridians, or energy channels, within your body. Acupressure, also called reflexology, is an ancient form of healing. Using acupressure releases tension and boosts your immunity.
Reflexology is also called acupressure. Acupressure is much like acupuncture, but instead of using needles, you use your fingers to produce pressure on certain points.
Pressure points are areas on your body that correspond to body systems such as circulatory (blood, heart) and respiratory (lungs).
The body systems relates to meridians, or channels, that flow throughout your body. Acupressure keeps energy moving freely along the meridians.
Reflexology aids in reducing stress, relaxation, pain relief and circulation.

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By Prudence Ho
HONG KONG--Tianhe Chemicals Group, whose relationship with Swiss bank UBS AG has triggered scrutiny , hopes to raise up to US$818 million in an initial public offering in Hong Kong.
The maker of specialty chemicals is selling 2.82 billion shares, of which 72.5% are new, at an indicative price range of HK$1.75-HK$2.25 each, according to a term sheet seen by The Wall Street Journal Tuesday. The remaining shares are offered by current shareholders--Chairman Wei Qi; his daughter Wei Xiao; Chief Executive Wei Xuan and the Taiwan consultant Jimmy Chen, according to the preliminary prospectus.
The price range of Tianhe represents 10.2-13.1 times 2014 forecast earnings, according to a person familiar with the situation. Its peer NewMarket Corp is trading at 21 times, according to Capital IQ.
Tianhe, in which Morgan Stanley also has a stake, started taking orders from investors Tuesday and is scheduled to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange June 20, the term sheet stated.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., UBS and Morgan Stanley are the joint global coordinators of the deal.
Tianhe came into the spotlight earlier this year after a top UBS banker was suspended amid an internal probe into the hiring of the daughter of Tianhe's chief executive, and the Swiss bank's subsequent work for the company. The banker, Joseph Chee, a decadelong veteran at UBS and head of global capital markets in Asia, has since been reinstated, while Joyce Wei, the daughter of Chief Executive Wei Xuan, remains with the Swiss bank.
Meanwhile, Hanhua Financial Holding is seeking to raise US$304 million in an IPO in the city by selling 1.15 billion shares in a range of HK$1.55-HK$2.05 each. The price range represents 0.8-1 times 2014 forecast book value of the firm. It is scheduled to list in Hong Kong on June 19.
It is the Chinese credit-guarantor's second attempted to tap the IPO market. In March, Hanhua Financial planned to raise up to US$367 million but it postponed the offering amid worries that China's growing bad debt and tensions in Ukraine were weighing on investor sentiment.
Hong Kong, which was the top IPO market from 2009-2011, has been struggling to keep its top listing destination in recent years. Chinese pork producer WH Group pulled its US$5.3 billion offering in late April, while another big IPO evaporated late in March when retail-chain owner A.S. Watson & Co., which had planned to list in a US$6 billion deal, was instead partly sold to Singapore's state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte.
So far this year, the city has ranked fourth after the New York Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.
If it materializes, Tianhe Chemicals could be the fourth largest IPO this year, after the US$3.1 billion offering by HK Electric Investments, the US$1.2 billion IPO by China CNR Corp. and the US$1.1 billion IPO by lender Harbin Bank, according to Dealogic.
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Imagine 150,000 people vanishing. If you’re having trouble picturing it, it might be because that number is roughly a quarter of the federal workforce.
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Much awaited by kapchai enthusiasts in Malaysia, the 2021 Honda RS-X, known in Vietnam as the Winner X, is now on sale locally, There are three colour choices available for the Malaysian market – Lemon Ice Yellow, Candy Caribbean Blue Sea and Trico, also known as Honda red, white and blue. Before delving into the specifications, it should be noted the Malaysia market RS-X differs from the Winner X sold in Vietnam. Differences include the head unit and exhaust while the RS-X comes with single-channel ABS as standard, compared to Vietnam where it is only available in the top-end Winner X Sport ABS. The RS-X is powered by a single-cylinder mill displacing 149.16 cc and fed by Honda’s PGM-Fi, mated to a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. Power is claimed to be 15.8 hp at 9,000 rpm and 13.6 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. Honda RS-X_blue 08(edit) Honda RS-X_yellow 02 Braking is done on both the front and rear wheels with a single-piston calliper and brake disc while suspension uses conventional telescopic forks in front and preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear. Rolling on 17-inch alloy wheels, the RS-X comes shod with a 90/80 front tyre and a 120/70 is fitted to the rear wheel. Fuel for the RS-X is carried in a 4.5-liter tank while a digital meter with gear position indictor is found in the cockpit. LED lighting is used for the twin head and single tail lights while the RS-X weighs 122 kg and seat height is set at 795 mm.
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TULSA – Voters in Tulsa this summer will decide the fate of a proposal to spend millions of dollars on street repairs, public safety equipment and neighborhood improvements, officials announced this week.
Tulsa City Council members voted to approve ballot language for the city’s Improve Our Tulsa initiative, an $814 million funding package that they said would not raise taxes but would fund critical improvements in Oklahoma’s second-largest city.
According to the city’s website, following passage of the first Improve Our Tulsa package for $918.7 million in 2019, Tulsa voters approved a second capital improvements package, a $639 million Improve Our Tulsa 2 initiative. Now, they’ll have the opportunity to vote on another Improve Our Tulsa proposal, a four-year package that would fund critical improvements to streets, city facilities and equipment as well as provide funding for critical housing needs in Tulsa.
An Aug. 8 vote has been set on the measure.
“I am thankful for the collaborative effort it took to put forth this ballot measure, and I want to thank the Tulsa City Council and everyone in our community who helped get us to this point,” Mayor G.T. Bynum said. “If approved by voters in August, this renewal will fund basic infrastructure improvements like streets and public safety vehicles, maintenance of public buildings, and assistance to get those in need off the streets.”
This Improve Our Tulsa initiative was developed through input from city staff members, the City Council and members of the public.
“I am pleased that Tulsa voters will have the opportunity to weigh in to continue street maintenance, increase the availability of housing, and provide much-needed updates to city facilities,” District 3 City Councilor Crista Patrick said. “Renewing this funding package will Improve Our Tulsa for all, including residents, city employees, and visitors.”
In March, Bynum presented a draft plan to the council. In April and May, the city held three town hall meetings at various locations to hear from the public on what they thought of the draft plan. Using feedback from the public and from others, an additional $42 million was added to the draft plan through the addition of a bond issuance that aligns with the final year of the proposed sales tax.
According to a release from the city, the addition, which also would not raise taxes, would bring the Improve Our Tulsa total to $814 million – the final number that will be reflected on ballots in August.
Funding highlights include: $295.8 million for streets and transportation, which includes funding for street widening; $270.4 million for city-owned facility upgrades and maintenance; $152.8 million for fleet vehicles, including firetrucks; and $95 million for housing and neighborhood needs
For more information or to see a complete list of projects included in the Improve Our Tulsa initiative, online go to improveourtulsa.com.d


“This project is proposed by Dnipropetrovsk regional state
administration head Ihor Kolomoisky. (…) It can be fulfilled within six
months,” Dnipropetrovsk regional state administration deputy head
Sviatoslav Oliynyk told Interfax.
The project stipulates the construction of a 1,920-kilometers-long
blind metal fence along the Russian border; the electric fence will be
made of high strength steel and have a barbed wire on top. It is
proposed to build the fence in the Donetsk, Kharkiv and Luhansk regions.
The project says the approaches to the wall will be blocked by deep
and wide ditches and barbed wire, which will keep off civilians,
animals, cars and armored vehicles. The space between ditches and the
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The location is great, directly on the beach. The staff was very friendly and helpful, always smiling and offering to help. The room was quite spacious, though it looked like it had seen better days. We were there in quiet season, so there wasn't much going on at night, though there's a huge strip of bars and restaurants right by the hotel.
The room we stayed in overlooked the beach but it was quite grubby and not completely clean. Our sheets seemed to be covered in sand when we arrived and the place looked like it could do with a deep clean. There was a pool but it looked quite dirty - the water was green and there was dirt on the bottom of it, and it was more like a giant wading pool than a swimming pool.
Iyara Hotel is located in an excellent location right in the middle of Chaweng Beach. It is just steps to the water and behind the hotel is a shopping plaza and the main street, full of restaurants and everything you could possibly want, including a 7 eleven at the entrance to the hotel. The pool overlooks the Sea and beachfront and the view is stunning.The staff are so friendly and will go the extra mile to attend to your needs. We were given both an early checkin and late checkout which was much appreciated. We stayed at an off peak time and the value for money for accommodation was excellent.
Superior rooms have a shower over the bath and due to the design , this floods the bath surround and therefore the floor after every shower- not a big deal really as the water drains into the floor drain eventually and we just mopped up the water with our old beach towels from the previous night. The restaurant charges a lot more than neighbouring hotel resorts for its food and drinks, which is a shame as we would have gladly eaten here and had drinks in the evening had the prices been more competitive.
Staff is friendly. Very nice beach. Nice and clean rooms.
The pool was greenish and suggested a potential health hazard. Very terrible. I spoke everyday to the manager, but after 8(!) days nothing improved- not at all. Very disappointing to not being able to use the pool. Management is apparently incompetent to manage this. Furthermore the water out of the pool showers smells heavily rusty. So, the sea is the best and only option to get wet. Aircon is noisy. However, with the help of booking.com customer service i got at least a discount on my daily restaurant bills.
I have been upgraded to deluxe room. I could not stay in the standard one. Thanks to Iyara manager.
Do not ever book standard rooms. They are facing roofs of the plaza.
1. Room very comfortable and clean 2. The staffs are very helpful and very nice. Great service! 3. The location is perfect
With a stay at Iyara Beach Hotel & Plaza, you'll be centrally located in Koh Samui, just a 3-minute walk from Chaweng Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Chaweng Lake. Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
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I love how varied the country is in terms of the landscapes and cuisine. From the peaks of the Dolomite Mountains and the beaches of Sardinia, to the comfort foods in the North and the exotic Arabic influences of Sicily. My ultimate favourite thing about Italy though, is the ‘stand up’ espresso bars where you can shot and go – great Italian culture.
Puglia, for its vast farm land dotted with masserias, each more beautiful than the last (many are now converted to hotels), endless olive groves, and whitewashed towns and cities.
Cilento is another favourite. A quiet escape from the buzz of Sorrento and Amalfi, the region has a relaxed atmosphere and a very Italian feel about it. There are some beautiful drives there as well, with roads going across valleys and into the mountains.
On a drive from Cefalu to Catania in Sicily, we stopped off at a lovely town called Enna. It is right in the heart of the island (in fact it’s nicknamed the ‘navel of Sicily’) and is elevated, towering over the surrounding landscape and offering stunning views.
Canne Bianche in Puglia for its incredible service, wonderful location on the beach and chic décor. It’s a short, 20-minute walk to the local town, too.
You can find out more about the hotel here.
I love a good hearty dish, so I would have to say brasato. It’s a rich, stew-type dish served in the Veneto area. I had an absolutely delicious one at the Met Restaurant in the Hotel Metropole in Venice.
I would fly into Nice and pick up a car to journey the coast of Liguria, with stops in San Remo, Alassio, Rapallo and Cinque Terre.


Venezuela postponed Thursday its presidential election until May 20, as socialist President Nicolas Maduro seeks a second six-year term despite the oil-rich country's widespread economic woes.
The chairman of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Tibisay Lucena, confirmed the new date, firming up an earlier statement from the electoral body saying the election had been pushed back from the previously scheduled date of April 22 to sometime in the second half of May.
"It is proposed that the elections for president be held simultaneously" with elections for regional legislatures, it said.
Maduro's main challenger, dissident former socialist Henri Falcon, appears to have won several concessions on conditions for the elections in talks with the government, according to the contents of the CNE statement.
Under the agreement, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres will be invited to send an observer mission to monitor "all phases of the process."
The government in Caracas also agreed to extend the deadline allowing Venezuelans abroad to register to vote and to ensure equal access to media and social networks during the campaign.
The presence of an international observer mission had been a key demand of the fractured opposition coalition, the Democratic Union Roundtable, or MUD, which announced it will boycott the election following the break-down in negotiations with the government.
Ordinary Venezuelans are struggling with hyperinflation that the International Monetary Fund projects will climb to 13,000 percent this year, along with chronic shortages of basic foods and medicine.
Maduro's leading opponents are barred from standing in the election, leading some to argue that the deeply unpopular leader is rigging the vote. The MUD has called the election a "fraudulent show."
The MUD on Thursday called on Falcon, a 56-year-old retired military officer, to withdraw from the election, accusing him of legitimizing a poll lacking in any guarantees that it would be free and fair.
Political scientist Luis Salamanca noted that the elections had already been pushed back from December to April.


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Glo has presented over 16 lucky winners with cheques in the ongoing Season 4 of the Glo “text4millions” promo in Abuja.
Among the winners is a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Luka Yakubu and fifteen other lucky subscribers who won other prizes at a special prize presentation ceremony held in Abuja on Thursday.
The winners are LukaYakubu, a pastor and businessman who won N5million in the promo, Akeeb Abdulahi, a panel beater, Alli Mohammed, a building contractor, Amaefule Chukwujekwu, a spare parts seller, Anyanwu Simon, a fabrics dealer, Asaka Godwin, a businessman, Asiegbu Chijioke, a spare parts dealer and Babalola Samson, a businessman who won N50,000 each.
Other winners who also went home with N50,000 each are Bakare Ganiyu, a transporter, Isaac Sunday, a businessman, Oladosu Abdulrahman, a youth corps member, Otevia Kelvin, a civil servant, Ikwen Emmanuel, a porter, Obaji Solomon, a businessman, Oyelami Taofeek, a carpenter and Ugwuanyi Ikechukwu, a businessman.
Yakubu thanked Globacom for making it possible for his family to be so mightily blessed early in the New Year. “I am very grateful to Glo for blessing me and my family in such a surprising way. N5million can transform a hundred families, so I will make sure I create a special place for Glo when I set up my business which will be the first food warehouse in West Africa”, he said.
He urged other subscribers on the Glo network to continue to believe in Glo because of its superior services and for its integrity. “I bought a Glo SIM card because I heard it is a good network. I even asked for a special number. I want every Nigerian to believe in Glo because its promos are real. I believe in Glo’s integrity. Glo is extraordinarily unlimited”, he stated.
Ikwen Emmanuel, a porter at the Protea Hotel in Asokoro who won N50,000 in the promo was also ecstatic about being one of the lucky winners. “Glo might think that this is little money, but believe me, it is going to make a difference. I only played for one day before I was called to collect this money and I hope to win again”, he stated.
For Anyanwu Simon, a fabrics dealer who had won N1milion in a previous Glo promo, winning the sum of N50,000 again is a clear indication that Glo keeps its promises and rewards its subscribers.
“Glo promises and never fails. This is the second time I’m winning as I collected N1million on August 10, 2013 in Lagos. Glo is the number one network and I know I will win again”, he said.
Speaking about the promo during the prize presentation, Lorenzo Gomez, Globacom’s Divisional Director, said that Glo has a history of rewarding its subscribers with cash prizes and celebrating them.
“Season 4 of the Glo “text4millions” promo is already delivering on its promise and will continue to give out huge rewards to loyal subscribers who choose to participate in the promo”, he said.
Aimed at rewarding customer loyalty while economically transforming the lives of subscribers on the Glo network, the fourth season of the Glo “text4millions” promo offers prizes ranging from N50,000 daily to N5 million weekly and a grand prize of 15 million at the end of the promo.
NDPR to Safeguard Personal Data of Nigerians -DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has disclosed that the motive behind the issuance of Nigerian Data Protection Regulations, (NDPR) by the Agency was to safeguard the right of natural persons to data privacy, fostering safe conduct for transactions involving the exchange of personal data, enablement of Nigerian businesses to be globally compliant and competitive and to create jobs for Nigerians.
Mallam Abdullahi revealed this Friday while delivering the keynote address at the 6th annual conference of Institute Internal Auditors of Nigeria, (IIAN) with the theme:, “Agility and Resilience” which was held on zoom conference platform.
The Conference aimed at preparing participants across Internal Audits, Internal Controls, risk management, revenue and Government assurance and other business professionals to learn how to leverage on new technologies and procedures towards actualisation of the organisation’s goals and objectives.
The NITDA DG who was represented Director e-Government Development and Regulations, Dr Vincent Olatunji stated that since inception of the Agency in 2001, it has been playing a catalytic roles to spur the infusion of technology into nation’s work processes reiterating that the Agency plays “critical roles in capacity development, provision of working tools for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
“NITDA also has an existing arrangement with the office of the Auditor General of the Federation to aid the office in the discharge of its activities.”
Mallam Abdullahi said, “The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) was issued on 25th January, 2020 by my predecessor, DrIsa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy.
“As part of his think-tank then, our thinking was that Nigeria needed to quickly provide a regulatory framework for the processing of personal data.
“This was even more pertinent in consideration of the global implications of non-performance.
“Businesses where losing bids because investors felt there was no data privacy regime in Nigeria.
“The Agency’s implementation of the NDPR has been innovative and impact oriented. For the first time in data protection implementation, auditors became recognised as Data Protection Compliance Organisations (DPCO)”.
He maintained that NITDA has 72 licensed DPCOs among which are members of this “august body,” adding that “this posture is not as a result of lack of professionals in the IT industry, rather, we have made conscious efforts to carry every relevant stakeholder along in our developmental regulatory strategy.
“ I hope this noble institute would repay NITDA’s generosity by imbibing ethical and professional principles on your members for better implementation of the Regulation.”
Earlier in his remarks, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, New Capital Cooperatives Society Mr. Benedict Anyalenka while commending the organisers of the conference affirmed that data privacy and protection should be a requisite skill needed for development of the Information Technology Sector as it would create platform for protection of information against unauthorized usage.
Anyalenka, however, called for proper awareness on the importance of data privacy among organisations and stakeholders across the country to safeguard citizens’ data.
FG Reveals Plans to Deploy Technology in the Health Sector
As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government of Nigeria has announced plans to deploy information and communications technology (ICT) in the country’s health sector.
This is part of the plans to achieve transparency and accountability in health care delivery across the country.
Dr. Ngozi R. C. Azodoh, director, Special Projects, Federal Ministry of Health, who represented Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire, Honourable Minister of Health, revealed this while speaking at MTN Nigeria’s Revv Programme masterclass on Thursday, September 17, 2020 .
The virtual session themed ‘Bridging the healthcare divide through technology and partnerships’ had in attendance health sector experts including Chief Executive Officer, Hygeia HMO Limited, Obinnia Abajue; Chief Operations Officer and Co-Founder, Afya Care, Kola Oni; Managing Director, Ingress Health Partners, Dr. Orode Doherty and Chief Executive Officer, Tremendoc Limited, Ugochukwu Chikezie. The session was moderated by the General Manager, Business Development, MTN Nigeria, Omotayo Ojulatayo.
According to Azodoh, the federal government has put structures in place to utilise ICT as part of efforts to standardise the healthcare system.
“The government is working hand in hand with state governments across the country to maintain transparency and accountability, adding that ICT and other forms of electronic platforms are currently being improved and expanded following the federal government’s COVID intervention”.
She also shared that the ministry is willing to support small businesses in the sector imploring the participating SMEs to seize the opportunities provided by The Revv Programme.
“I want to ask everyone who is listening to write to the MTN Revv team and say this is one thing I want the Federal Ministry of Health to do to help my business then we can engage on how to proceed,” she enthused.
In her parting remarks, she also commended MTN Nigeria for providing a platform for SMEs to expand their capacity. “I must commend MTN for this excellent initiative. It has been very productive for me and an opportunity to transfer knowledge.”
The Revv Programme is an initiative from MTN Nigeria to help small businesses rethink and retool their operations in order to withstand the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic using a four-pronged approach that includes masterclasses, access to market, productivity tools support and advisory initiatives.
Peace House Charity Foundation Seeks for DCTC Intervention
Mallam Kashifu InuwaAbdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), asserted that if we do not empower our people, they become a problem to the society in future.
He made this know on Friday while receiving a delegation from Peace House Charity Foundation,Yola who were at the Agency’s Corporate Headquarter, Abuja to seek for interventions in the areas of ICT.
The representative of the Director General, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, Director eGovernment Development and Regulation stated that one of the mandate of the Agency is the deployment of ICT infrastructure as such the Foundation’s visit at this time is very apt as the Agency is relentlessly working on the implementation of the Digital Economy strategy.
MallamAbdullahi affirmed that Agency at the moment is looking for organisations to partner with to sustain Digital Capacity Training Centres deployed across the country.
He commended the effort of the organisation in assisting orphans with not only providing basic education but also the provision of skills, mentorship and moral upbringing.
Speaking earlier, Mr Mohammad Bello, a Director with the Foundation said that the organisation was at the Agency to seek for ICT intervention and to commend NITDA’s effort in promoting ICT knowledge across the nation.
He stated that the organisation supports education for the orphans and the less privileged, promote health care delivery especially among women and children, provide sensitisation workshop for parents (mothers) on parenting and matrimonial home, promote unity and encourage self-reliance among the populace.
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1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4X4
Price: - Item location: Morgan Hill, California, United States
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Blazer
- Type: Convertible
- Year: 1969
- Mileage: 102,036
- VIN: BKE149S877449
- Color: Green
- Engine size: 350 ZZ4 Crate
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: 4WD
- Interior color: Black
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Options: New Sound System, 4-Wheel Drive
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
1969 Chevrolet Blazer1969 K5 Blazer (first year)
Full restoration done 10 years ago
Mechanical was fully gone through in the last year. (have all receipts)
Full removable top
350 ZZ4 crate engine with new Fitech fuel injection unit.
New aluminum radiator with electric fan
Power steering and power brakes.
SM465 4 spd manual transmission and NP205 transfer case
Factory tachometer gauge cluster
New 4" suspension front and rear with Bilstein 5100 shocks
New 35/1250/15 BFG Mud T/A's
Rebuilt 12 bolt rear differential 3:73 gear ratio with factory eaton positraction
New stereo system with blue tooth.
Truck drives like new!


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It's like Tyra Banks and Katie Couric all over again!
Sarah Jessica Parker literally stood in L'Wren Scott's shadow at the Fashion Group International Night Of Stars event in New York City on Thursday.
For their photo op, the designer/actress duo posed next to each other on the red carpet and it's hard not to laugh at the height difference.
Even in Manolo Blahnik heels, SJP only came up to L'Wren's shoulders!
LOLz! At least they both looked good in their Scott frocks!
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Despite the hopes of a certain J. Clarkson Esq., the idea of alternative power hasn’t disappeared in a fog of short-circuiting lithium, it’s just found new places to live. And, in 2013, having a car that doesn’t rely on an internal combustion engine will be a more interesting experience, because the range of alt:power vehicles is expanding.
Range-extended hybrids are getting more interesting, treading lightly in the footsteps of cars that we actually want to use, like the Vauxhall Ampera/Chevy Volt. Neatly scoring several trend points is the five-door, shooting-brake-type body that Fisker has strapped to the Karma to produce the Surf. It’s the same hardware (electric motors/2.0-litre turbo ‘generator’ and 400bhp), but gets a more usable estate body, due in May. There’ll also be the production version of the Range Rover Range-E, a plug-in diesel/electric hybrid of our favourite SUV that should hit 89g/km and 85mpg. Yes, C-Charge free and more than 80mpg from a 242bhp, 3.0-litre TDV6 Range Rover with a 91bhp leccy motor bolted on, good for about 20 miles of pure EV motoring. Dates aren’t confirmed, but we’ll likely see it later this year.
Too big? Then BMW has the answer in the all-electric, five-seat i3 supermini (BMW calls it a Megacity vehicle), which not only looks groovy, but can manage a respectable 100 miles on a charge. We’ll see it late this year, looking not unlike the ‘concept’ car BMW showed at the LA motor show in November.
But if you really want to confuse Clarkson, then we ought to mention the production-ready, £330,972 Mercedes SLS Electric Drive, which comes with four electric motors to produce 740bhp and 738lb ft of torque, making it the world’s most powerful EV. Four-wheel drive means it nips to 62mph in under four seconds. Which should be enough to confound even the most diehard of petrolheads this year.


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Home of the Clinton County Humane Society, located in Wilmington, Ohio.
To Adopt: Please complete the Pre-Adoption Questionnaire (located on the right side of this website, below the PayPal icon) and send it to us. If it's a match, we will contact you it to set up an appointment for you to come in to meet and possibly adopt a pet.
Because we are staffed by volunteers, adoptions are by appointment only. We can only accept cash/check for adoption fees. 937-383-0703
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Rocky was recently adopted and has made himself right at home. 😁
“Rocky is the best behaving and loving pup I’ve ever seen! He is indeed a bed hog, but I don’t mind lol”
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- Ideal solution for busy retail and business environments and small shops
- Discretely concealed in the ceiling: only the suction and discharge grilles are visible
- Exclusively offered for pair applications
- Air filter removes airborne dust particles to ensure a steady supply of clean air
- Easy installation and maintenance
- Double protection drainage system ensures quality
The unit can be used as fan, blowing air without heating or cooling.
Auto cooling-heating changeover
Automatically selects heating or cooling mode to achieve the set temperature.
Fan speed steps (3 steps)
Allows to select up to the given number of fan speed.
Removes airborne dust particles to ensure a steady supply of clean air.
Can be set to start heating or cooling anytime on a daily or weekly basis.
Wired remote control
Starts, stops and regulates the air conditioner.
The unit restarts automatically at the original settings after power failure.
Simplifies maintenance by indicating system faults or operating anomalies.


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Start the New Year off right with at least one amazing pair of ankle boots. You will love the the versatility of being able dress them up or down. You can wear them with basically everything you own. Your wardrobe will thank you when you add ankle boots to your arsenal.
6 Best Pairs of Ankle Boots to Start The New Year:
1. Strappy Ankle Boot
This stunning Floral Printed Shortie Boot by Lucchese is trendy, yet old school Western all in one. The tall heel gives it a high-fashion look making it easy to dress up.
2. and 3. Classic Western Ankle Boots
Every girl needs a classic in her boot wardrobe Dingo’s Adobe Rose Boot boot is just that. Distressed leather gives it that fashionable worn-in edge while the Western stitching gives it a cowgirl vibe.
Frye Ray Short Boot is Timeless — the boot that never goes out of style. That’s exactly what this boot is. The antiqued leather give it that well-loved look that only gets better with age. Just like you!
4. Fringed Ankle Boot
What do you get when you combine the two hottest trends in fashion? You get the Eight Second Angel Coyote Fringe ankle boot, that’s what.
5. Patriotic Ankle Boot
This patriotic boot by American Rebel Boot Company is a real show stopper. Stunning inlays and star-shaped studs make this boot one for the ages.
6. High Heeled Ankle Boots
Every now and then a girl wants to add a little height to her look. This High Block Heel Back Quilting Lugg Bootie from Indigo Rd is perfect for doing just that. And don’t miss that gorgeous quilted detail that makes this boot a real stunner.
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TURKISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.34, no.3, pp.217-220, 2018 (Journal Indexed in ESCI)
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TURKISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
Cholecystectomy, cholelithiasis, laparoscopy, previous abdominal surgery, CONVERSION
Objectives: With increased experience and technological advancement, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is reported to be safe and feasible even in the presence of most of the previously recognized contraindications. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of prior upper and lower abdominal surgery on laparoscopic cholecystectomy.


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Crash causes lanes to close in Lexington, Tuesday afternoon
The Lexington Police Department announced that a three vehicle collision occurred Tuesday in the 5400 block of Sunset Blvd (US-378) near Old Cherokee. The crash had multiple outbound lanes closed. Police asked drivers to please seek an alternate route until the roadway reopens.
Lanes were opened at about 1:30 p.m. The collision was caused by a driver failing to yield the right away while making a left turn, the LPD said.


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The National Green Tribunal on Friday descended vigorously on the Delhi government for reporting the odd-even plan beginning November 13 as a measure to fight rising contamination levels in the National Capital Region. In an announcement, the NGT said the zenith court never requested burden of this plan and pummeled the Arvind Kejriwal-drove government for not finding a way to check contamination in the city. It said the AAP government is depending on the plan notwithstanding reports from CPCB and DPCC that it was incapable.
“Odd-Even recipe can’t be forced this way. Nothing has been done from your (Delhi govt) end since the previous one year. SC never requested burden of this plan. SC and NGT have recommended 100 measures to check contamination yet you generally decided on odd-even. Delhi government should legitimize the usage of this plan,” read the NGT articulation.
The green body contended that the administration is endeavoring to execute the plan when the circumstance is enhancing, adding it may make burden individuals. “At the point when circumstance is enhancing, the administration is endeavoring to execute it. You ought to have done this before in the event that you needed to. This will now make burden individuals,” the announcement additionally read.


Waterfowlers, know before you go. Which areas in Tennessee have the most ducks – right now? The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency physically counts the ducks bi-weekly on the state’s wildlife management areas. You can see the latest counts in the waterfowl section at www.tnwildlife.org along with other good information. The direct link to the data is here.
For a broader view or a look into the future, the Ducks Unlimited Mobile App is a big help. You can track the pending arrival of waterfowl from DU’s northern observers so you know where to go and when to go. Get the app and much more information at www.ducks.org.


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The Rider Amphora is the name given to a "Melian pithamphora in the "National Archaeological Museum, Athens with the inventory number 912. It dates from around 660 BC.
The Rider Amphora belongs to the wider examples of the type. Its name derives from its main image, which recalls that on the somewhat older "Horses Amphora: two horses stand opposite each other, with a large "palmette between them. However, in this image, a rider sits on each of the horses' backs. Each rider leads another horse with him, using a rope, which is depicted slightly offset behind the rider's horse. Ekschmitt claims that the painter of this amphora does not show the talent of the painter of the Horses Amphora since the bodies of his horses are far too long and as a result the rider appears unnaturally small. Convention apparently forced the painter to adapt his motif to a restricted space. The empty room around this space was filled with various designs inherited from earlier "Cycladic art, including the zigzag bands and diamonds. The neck of the amphora is decorated with bulging double palmette "volutes, which are separated from one another by vertical bands. On the backside, the painter depicts two riderless horses facing each other. There are no images on the other two sides. The vessel is 90 cm high.


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Is it just me, or did this month totally fly by? Between the holidays, our kids going back to school, and the crazy winter weather in Dallas, the last few weeks have been a busy (and fun) blur. To finish out the month, I’m dedicating today’s post to a few of my favorite things from January- from shoes and jackets to a makeup brush cleaner and the BEST box cutter of all time (trust me!). Enjoy!
I am obsessed with these socks- I wear them to Pilates, yoga, or just for hanging out at the house. They have little grippy spots on the soles to keep you from sliding around, and I love how simple they are.
My go-to sneaker for running errands and travel days; and they are only $100! Run, don’t walk (before they sell out again).
Both of my kids are in a coloring phase, and I love it! It’s the perfect screen-free activity and they are always so proud to show us their creations. I purchased this clear bin to keep all of their supplies organized and easily accessible.
These are the comfiest, coziest sweatpants you’ll ever wear; plus, they are so chic.
If you don’t clean your makeup brushes regularly, consider this a sign! This little machine cleaned all of my makeup brushes perfectly. You just plug it in and go- it couldn’t be easier!
This is truly the best box cutter of all time, and the last one you’ll ever need. It has a ceramic blade with a rounded tip, and it’s super easy to hold!

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This product is not for those who are not working out or have started working out recently.
ONLY FOR EXPERIENCED ATHLETES.
Beta-Alanine is an amino acid that is used my muscle cells to synthesize Carnosine, which helps the muscles to have the optimum pH, and this allows to work harder and longer, while at the same time helping the faster recovery.
At the same time it is Gluten Free, a perfect choice for people who have intolerance in this specific ingredient meaning that causes no bloating and other digestive problems.
Mix 2g in 250ml of water or your favourite beverage, 30 minutes before exercise.


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It’s all about her! Emily Ratajkowski revealed why sex is important to her — and how it factors into her dating life.
Emily Ratajkowski’s Dating History: Harry Styles, Pete Davidson and More
“Sex is real for me,” Ratajkowski, 31, revealed during the Friday, April 7, episode of the “Forbidden Fruits” podcast. “Sex is very relaxing to me. It’s, like, an outlet. It’s an expression, and I like to have it in my life.”
The My Body author explained that “you learn so much about people by having sex with them, it’s crazy. I’ve learned that from dating.”
Ratajkowski confessed: “The thing about dating is you don’t know what you’re going to get when you sleep with someone new.” She teased that the second time is when things get good with a partner.
Celebrities Share Sex Confessions Over the Years
The model — who filed for divorce from Sebastian Bear-McClard in September 2022 — noted that she likes “male energy quite a bit.”
When it comes to picking a date, the I Feel Pretty actress said that she is looking for someone to show her a “good time” and a “nice night.”
Ratajkowski, who was most recently linked to Harry Styles, revealed, “Right now it’s just fun. I’m really enjoying it.”
When it comes to settling down again, the Gone Girl star is not ready to be a one man woman just yet.
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“I’m trying to dodge the cuffs, that’s the hard part,” she said, referring to being locked down in a relationship. “I think a lot of men are very lonely and want a relationship more than they will ever say.”
Ratajkowski confessed that she likes the carefree part of playing the field. “The best thing about being single is that you don’t have worry about anyone else,” she explained. “I basically think about my son and nothing else.”
The “High Low” podcast host — who shares 2-year-old son Sylvester with Bear-McClard, 42 — announced her split in July 2022 after four years of marriage. Following their breakup, the Uncut Gems producer was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, some of which allegedly occurred during his marriage to the Ratajkowski.
Emily Ratajkowski and Ex Sebastian Bear-McClard’s Son Sylvester’s Photo Album
“[It was one of the] most traumatic experiences of my entire life,” the New York Times bestselling author told the Los Angeles Times in an article published on Thursday, April 6, in reference to her divorce.
The Lying and Stealing actress, however, has chosen to try an focus on herself and her toddler. That self-love includes going on dates with Brad Pitt and briefly going out with Pete Davidson.
Ratajkowski was also linked to Eric André before being seen packing on the PDA with Styles, 29, on the streets of Tokyo earlier this year.
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“Emily isn’t looking for anything serious,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly last month amid the actress’ whirlwind romance with the “Watermelon Sugar” crooner. “She’s just trying to live her best single life and have fun.”
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Author: Nick Hirsch
Length: 16 pdf pages, 3750 words.
Publisher: Prizm Books
Genre: YA fantasy
Alan turned to stone as a boy, and now he’s started cracking. His father left when he was a kid, his mother is impossible to talk to, and he’s always been bullied at school. One day he meets a boy on the bus named Luke, and things start to change. Will his feelings for Luke finally cure him, or will he simply fall to pieces?
Alabaster is an odd little story and probably won’t be to be to everyone’s taste, but for me this was a perfect gem and it moved me to tears (in a good way).
I’m not sure if fantasy is even the right categorisation for this. It’s probably more contemporary magic realism, where the everyday world is changed into something enchantingly surreal by the beautifully poetic use of metaphor. If you take out the whole “turning to stone” motif and the heightened imagery, it is at heart a very simple coming of age story. Alan’s father left when he was young, resulting in both Alan and his mother withdrawing into themselves. While his mother turns to alcohol, Alan is bullied at school by a former childhood friend. He doesn’t begin to heal until his attraction to his new friend Luke finally encourage him to look out at the world around him again.
What lifts this very short story above so many others with a similar plot is the audacious use of language. We are not told that Alan is “like” stone, but he literally has become it, and is no longer made of flesh and blood:
There was a time when he was flesh like everyone else. His skin had been soft, layered over rivers of rhythmic blood. He’d had a body full of water, sweat and tears. He’d liked to run and laugh and dance with clouds behind his ears. His father was there, then, and would push him on the swings at the park, higher and higher until he could grab the stars out of the sky.
This excerpt is a good example of the kind of prose poetry Hirsch employs. Every word seems perfectly chosen, and the sentences have a poetic rhythm to them. I wanted to read this story out loud just to feel the shape of the words in my mouth and to better enjoy them.
The story is confined to a short space of time one morning when Alan realises he is cracking, until he meets Luke on the bus and the process is complete. However, it also ranges back through time to cover an impressive range of experiences for such a very short story. We see Alan’s transformation into stone in the first place, through his father leaving, his mother’s reaction, and the bullying incident. These are the sorts of events that young adult GLBTQ stories often concentrate on, but here they’re given an infusion of magic, resulting in a truly memorable short story.
I can see that this will be a story I want to read again and again in the future. It’s a heartwarming and incredibly beautiful meditation on love. What more could you ask for from a romance?


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Eden Foods Organic Moroccan Rice & Chickpeas
Floral flavors of Moroccan cuisine and organically grown Lundberg short grain brown rice and USA family farm organic chickpeas with organic coriander, turmeric, and cumin. Prepared at our certified organic and kosher cannery with a bit of our finest sea salt. Cooked in cans free of bisphenol-A. Whole grains and beans deliver complete protein. A most convenient time saver. Great with a warm pita, salad, and a cup of mint tea for that Moroccan breeze. Good source of dietary fiber, iron, folate (B9), and magnesium.
With EDEN Organic Moroccan Rice & Garbanzo Beans in your pantry it is easy to make wholesome meals in minutes. Just heat, stir, and serve. Serve with warm pita bread, salad, and a cup of refreshing EDEN Organic Sencha Tea. For quick soups and stews, simply add vegetables, water or soup stock, adjust the seasoning and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
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Eden believes in local first whenever it makes sense, and most ingredients are grown from a few miles to a few hundred miles of Eden's Michigan headquarters. These include organic soybeans, dry beans, cabbage, spelt, apples, tart cherries, strawberries, pastry wheat, and tomatoes. Other North American family farm organically grown Eden foods include grains from the Midwest and Western high plains, almonds and brown rice from California, flax seeds from Saskatchewan, sesame from Texas, dulse from New Brunswick; and much more.
Note: consumers may wonder why Eden Foods products do not carry the green "USDA Organic" seal. Eden Foods explains: "Though all EDEN organic food is grown, handled, processed, and certified in a way that meets and exceeds the requirements for using the 'USDA Organic' seal, Eden chooses not to use this seal on its food labels. In short this seal does not approach Eden's standards for organic, in practice or in spirit."

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Yale Center for Genome Analysis (YCGA)
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Located on West Campus, the Yale Center for Genome Analysis (YCGA) offers RNA expression profiling, DNA genotyping, and high-throughput sequencing services.
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Three PhD-level scientists provide downstream analysis support of NGS sequencing data, with a focus on whole exome, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and whole genome analysis. In addition, this group is heavily involved in the development/evaluation and implementation of new analysis pipelines and interacts with High Performance Computation (HPC) group to manage NGS data.
Yale Center for Mendelian Genomics (CMG) applies next-generation sequencing and computational approaches to discover the genes and variants that underlie Mendelian disorders. It provides free exome sequencing and analysis to collaborating investigators for qualified phenotypes.

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A recent international study showed that higher pollen concentrations in the air correlate with increased COVID-19 infection rates. Pollen exposure weakens the response of immune system to some seasonal respiratory viruses. The effect was not connected with pollen allergy.
The study reports that airborne pollen, sometimes in synergy with humidity and temperature, explained on average over 40 % of the changes of the SARS-CoV-2 infection rate. The reaction was not immediate. In most cases, infection rates increased 4 days after the peak in pollen concentrations. That corresponds roughly to the COVID-19 incubation period.
Microbiological laboratory experiments reported in preceding publications showed that pollen itself impacts the antiviral defense of the respiratory epithelium, where the viruses attack. Pollen exposure diminishes the release of antiviral interferon. Interferons help the immune system fight the viruses. Thus, exposure to pollen can diminish the immunity against viruses.
The study also estimated effects of different lockdown measures. Without lockdown, high pollen abundance can lead to a noticeable increase of infection rates – up to tens of percent. Lockdown measures halved the infection rates under similar pollen concentrations. During a lockdown people have less exposure to both the virus and the pollen that diminishes the immune response. The study used data from 31 countries across the world.
Timely information helps in reducing exposure to pollen
– Attention should be paid to timely information on the forthcoming pollen season and days with particularly high pollen concentrations. As a practical measure, it is recommended to reduce the pollen exposure during high pollen season. Pollen exposure can be avoided by reducing the time spent outdoors during the peak pollen season or using pollen particle filtering masks outdoors, says Professor Mikhail Sofiev from the Finnish Meteorological Institute, who participated in the data analysis of the study.
– The pollen season is about to begin, and the up-to-date information on pollen quantities in the air can be found on Norkko service, a web site maintained by the Pollen Forecasting of the University of Turku. Our researchers monitor pollen quantities in the air year-round, so as soon as the first pollen grains are detected in the air, we're able to update the information on Norkko, says Adjunct Professor Annika Saarto from the University of Turku.
The study was published in highly-rated Proceedings of the US National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) in March 2021 and around 150 scientists all around the world participated in the work. From Finland, Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) and University of Turku (UTU), participated in the study: The FMI researchers worked in the core group as data analysts and participating in the design of the analysis, and the UTU provided the pollen data for Finland.
Pollen forecasting of University of Turku has monitored pollen quantities in the air in Finland and published pollen forecasts since the 1970's. Norkko service uses Smart-Pollen -technology, the most-advanced pollen system in the world, produced in collaboration with Finnish Meteorological Institute. The researchers at Pollen forecasting of the University of Turku widely participate in research concerning pollen and spores in the air. Valuable long-term pollen data covering several decades enables, for example, detecting and studying the impacts of climate change.
FMI, in collaboration with UTU and other institutes in Finland and worldwide, actively develops pollen modelling and monitoring technologies, recently expanding to other biological particles in the air: spores, viruses, bacteria, etc. The FMI atmospheric composition model SILAM incorporates the most-advanced pollen system in the world.
Adjunct Professor Annika Saarto, Pollen forecasting of the University of Turku, email@example.com, tel. +358 50 344 5531 (aerobiology, pollen observations, Finnish pollen information and forecasting service)
Research Professor Mikhail Sofiev, Atmospheric Composition Department of Finnish Meteorological Institute, firstname.lastname@example.org, tel. +358 50 3290578 (pollen modelling and forecasting, data analysis, atmospheric physics and chemistry, atmospheric composition modelling)


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AMBLESIDE, England (AP) — Heavy snow in northern England forced motorists to seek shelter or spend the night in their cars and knocked out power to more than 2,500 customers, officials said Sunday.
Trucks jackknifed in the snow, blocking highways, as drivers reported taking hours to complete short trips while others were forced to find a place to stay along their routes or in their vehicles.
“It really feels like you’re walking through the Alps or some ski resort at the moment,” Harrison Ward said in the Lake District community of Ambleside. “Once a few cars have stopped or crashed or been abandoned, then it all comes to a halt."
Ant Brett said he had been stuck in his car for 19 hours since Saturday afternoon while driving from Essex to Cumbria, a journey that should have taken just over 5 hours.
“I was heading up to a family wedding — it’s fair to say I didn’t make it," he told the BBC. "I’m down to my last bit of water and having to ration it. I know the emergency services are busy but we’ve just been left here without help.”
The Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service said it worked through the night to get drivers out of cars stuck in deep snow. Cumbria Police Superintendent Andy Wilkinson said the storm was more significant than forecast and people were urged Sunday not to travel to the county.
Wilkinson said highway workers were verbally abused by some drivers.
“We understand people’s frustration during this time," Wilkinson said. "However, agencies are working hard to improve the situation in Cumbria and are also facing the challenging road conditions when responding.”
Schools, churches and a scout hut were used to provide emergency shelter for stranded travelers.
Erick Mattinson hunkered down in an Ambleside church after driving to collect his wife and a friend after their bus was canceled. It took him 5.5 hours to get there from Keswick, a drive that would normally take 30 minutes.
“The snow’s horrendous," he told Sky News. The only saving grace, he said, is that a store in town had sold them some wine.
Over 2,500 people were without electricity in Cumbria, Electricity North West reported. It expected to restore power by late Sunday night.
The Met Office, the U.K.’s meteorological agency, issued a weather warning for ice in parts of the Midlands, the north of England, much of north and central Wales and eastern Scotland from Sunday evening to noon Monday.