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The Life and Poetry of Edgar Allen Poe
There have been many different writers who became famous over time because of the way they wrote and the writings themselves. But when asked which one you admire, and why, what name will you say For many, the name may be Shakespeare, or maybe even Hemingway, but when asked this same question, I answered very abruptly with the name, Edgar Allen Poe. Over the next few pages, I will inform you of the life that E.A. Poe endured and the writings he produced over his forty year era. What was it that made his poems and short stories so saddening What was his motive to writing about such horrible things
On the night of January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts, Edgar Poe was born to the parents of Elizabeth Arnald Hopkins, and David Poe, Jr. Both Elizabeth and David were actors in Boston. When Poe was one year of age, his parents separated and Elizabeth took Poe in her custody. But soon afterwards, in December of 1811, Elizabeth died of reasons that could not be found. Edgars father David, soon died, or disappeared. Edgar was then put in for adoption and became part of the Allen family. This is where Edgar Poe got the name Allen from in his name. John and Frances Valentine Allen became the new parents of E.A. Poe. (Gordino, Timeline)
At the age of six, Poe went to a school in England for unexplainable reasons. In 1820, Poe returned home to finish his schooling in America, and became quite the accomplisher. In 1823, Poe became an athletic success from the William Burke University. But only two years later, John Allen??™s uncle died, leaving John with thousands of dollars in his will. Poe then enrolled into the University of Virginia in 1826, but ended up dropping out due to money problems. (_Tales and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe, _Barnes & Nobel)
Poe then published his first story, The Manuscript Found in a Bottle, and becomes a famed writer and poet. Poe then joined the United States Army the same year. Within one year of being in the Army, Poe got promoted to Sgt. Major because of his exceptional job and determination. Even though he accomplished all of this, the next year, in 1829, Elizabeth Allen died. Poe shortly after returned home from the Army and enrolled into West Point. Poe was sponsored by John Allen who was very proud to know that Poe was becoming something that John wanted. After a few years in West Point, Edgar intentionally got kicked out in 1831. In 1832, Poe began to write more and tried to submit the writings to magazines, and newspapers, each time being rejected. Out of desperation, Poe wrote John Allen a letter asking for his help, but was ignored by John. The next year, in 1834, Allen dies and leaves E.A. Poe nothing in his will. After all of Poe??™s determination and enthusiasm to getting a job, he decided to reenter his short story, The Manuscript Found in a Bottle, in a contest and wins with no trouble at all. Poe then won $250 and got a job. (Gordino, Timeline)
Poe??™s cousin, Virginia, was thirteen at the time of her marriage to Poe, who was twenty-seven. The two of them married in May of the year 1836. Their marriage was frowned upon by everyone who knew about the new couple. A couple years later, in 1838, Poe wrote Ligeia, and then wrote his other famous short story, The Fall of the House of Usher in 1839. That same year, Poe??™s first Volume of writings became published to the public; however, no money was received by Poe from his publisher. In 1841, Poe wrote, Murders in the Rue Morgue. Virginia broke a blood vessel in her hand while playing the piano in 1842. In 1843, Poe won $100 for his story, Golden Bug. In 1844 however, Poe moved to New York and wrote Hoax Balloon, which offended thousands of people all over the state and eastern coast. In a state of guilt, Poe then wrote the story/letter Purloined Letter. Then in 1845, the poem that most people know Edgar Allen Poe by, ???The Raven??? was written. While Poe still had his job from before, he worked about fourteen hours a day, but still did not make enough for a living. In 1846, Poe composed The Philosophy of Composition. After a newspaper stuck their nose somewhere it should not have been, Poe sued them for libel and won $225 from the case the same year. (Gordino, Timeline)
Sadly enough, Virginia died the next year on January 30, 1847 from tuberculosis. Poe went through a long state of depression for the next year taking up drinking and the real beginning of his depressed writings. In 1848, Poe wrote Poetic Principle. The next year, 1849, E.A. Poe started his midlife crises and midlife tourism era. On June 30, he left New York City and went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to visit a man by the name of John Sartain. July 13 came and Poe went to Richmond, Virginia. He stayed at the Swan Tavern Hotel there in Richmond for a while. During his stay in Richmond, Poe joined a group by the name of ???Sons of Temperance??? in a desperate effort to stop drinking. Whether this worked or not, I??™m not sure. Poe then lectured on his piece, Poetic Principle there in Virginia. On September 27, Poe returned to Philadelphia to see his friend John again. Now no one is quite sure whether or not his train was delayed, or if he just didn??™t want to go that unparticular day, but he ended up actually getting on the wrong train on September 30, and went to Baltimore, Maryland. Within four days, Poe did something that someone didn??™t like and he was found unconscious and taken to the hospital on October 3. Over the next four days, the doctors tried to figure out what was wrong with E.A. Poe, but couldn??™t get any information. Edgar Allen Poe died on October 7, 1849 of unexplainable causes. (Gordino,_ Timeline_)
To analyze the theses of the paper, I read a few of E.A. Poe??™s writings. The writings that were chosen were, The Raven, Spirits of the Dead, The Premature Burial, and Never Bet the Devil Your Head.
The Raven, one of Poe??™s greatest poems, is about the confusion of life inside a mans head that leads him to terrifying thoughts and conclusions. He is haunted by a raven that is trapped inside the man??™s den. The poem is a depressing piece of work that uses a dialect that is almost hard to understand. The poem was written in 1845, two years before Poe??™s wife died. The Raven also follows the format of his stories. (Gordino, The Raven)
Spirits of the Dead is a story about the voices and lives of a human soul after the owner dies. It talks about the pain of the transfer from body to soul. The story also talks about the souls talking amongst themselves, as well as the living people. The story was written in 1829, the same year Poe??™s foster mother died. (Gordino, Spirits of The Dead)
The Premature Burial, written in 1850, talks first about terrifying deaths where people are drown, shot, suffocated, and buried alive. Then there are two examples given where someone dies and someone lives. The first example is when a lady is locked inside her family safe and dies inside. She is left unfound for many years without disruption until an expiration date company opens the safe to find a three year old skeleton lying on the floor, along with a very horrifying stench of the dead corps. (Gordino, the_ Premature Burial_)
Never Bet the Devil Your Head is about a friend of the speaker, Toby Dammit, whom whenever he saw something that nobody would believe, or was being caught in a lie, he would say, ???I bet the Devil my head on it.??? The story takes place with a walk between friends through the green area of open land. When the two of the friends stumble upon a bridge, an old man appears. The man then to kill the friend with the habit of betting his head but is convinced not to. Instead, the old man ???gets inside??? of Toby??™s head and possesses him for the rest of his life. Spirits of the Dead was written in the year 1850. The strange thing about the story though is that at first, at the beginning of the story, it has absolutely nothing to do with the title. Instead of starting with the story, it begins talking about how stories with no morals are boring and almost pointless to read, let alone write. (Gordino, Never Bet The Devil Your Head)
_Historic Events during E.A. Poe??™s Life_
During E.A. Poe??™s life, he witnessed several major events in our history. He witnessed two wars, and several presidential elections. When Edgar Allen Poe was only one year of age, Thomas Jefferson became president. Soon after, in the year 1812, the event known as The War of 1812 took place. Poe was only three when his first war took place. In 1814, British forces burned down Washington D.C. in effort to take back America. The very next year, Poe witnessed the Battle of New Orleans, when pirates helped America sink the British Navel fleet. When Poe was seven years old, an event known only as ???The Year with No Summer??? froze the ground. This event is exactly what it sounds like. In 1816, the winter lasted all year long. The temperatures were so low, we consider them to be a ???little ice age???. Mississippi became the 20th state in 1817. In 1819, Spain gave Florida to America, making it the 27th state in 1845. In 1825, John Quincy Adams became president of the United States of America. In 1828, the construction of the first American rail road began construction. The B&O rail road connected Baltimore to Ohio. Andrew Jackson became President of the U.S. in 1829. In 1836, the Battle of the Alamo took place when Poe was only 27 years old. As time went on, nothing really big happened in our countries history until 1848. In this year, the California Gold Rush started. Poe went through the bad and good of this country??™s history.
The events that took place in Poe??™s life, personal or historical, most certainly impacted his writing style. Poe never really knew his parents, his foster parents did not approve of him or his dreams, and his wife died out of the blue when she was only 24 years old. Poe saw war, he felt accomplishment and disapproval, he felt pain and agony, and to top it all off, loneliness. No wonder his writings were so depressing and sad. He had almost no happiness in his life from the day he was born, to the day he died. (Gordino, Timeline)
Did Poe??™s life influence his writings The answer is yes, the writings were written with the mood of that specific time in history. My theses is now proven because I have researched everything that I could on E.A. Poe??™s life, and related it to his writings and their style, coming to the conclusion that the time of history Poe lived in, impacted his writings. Poe is one of, if not the greatest writer and poet to have ever lived. Dare to challenge

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After weeks of letting Democrats try to take control of the health care message, Republicans have gotten back into the game in recent days, threatening to hold up a Medicare nominee and challenging White House claims that reform’s start-up is going smoothly.
The House’s top Republican, John Boehner, said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius must have been in an “alternative universe” when she told Congress that implementation is on time or ahead of schedule.
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And on Thursday, Boehner reiterated his promise to repeal the law, even though Republicans are in the minority in Congress.
“We're going to do everything we can to make sure this law never, ever goes into effect,” he told reporters at a news conference. “We're going to rip out every possible mandate and increase, tax increase, that they've got contained in this bill. And yes, I understand that President Obama's going to be in office.”
Republicans recently had appeared to cool to the idea of pushing a “repeal and replace” message that started when reform cleared Congress six weeks ago. Instead, they largely put health care on the back burner and focused on other issues. But Boehner’s comments suggest Republicans still believe they can score points with voters resistant to Obama’s reforms.
Democrats, meanwhile, have used that time to flood the media with reports of their work implementing popular pieces of the law early and persuading insurers to follow suit.
Yet Democrats also have had to battle recent reports that run counter to their message that health care reform will save billions of dollars. Boehner called on Sebelius to explain one report that found the nation’s health tab would actually go up as the legislation takes hold and a Congressional Budget
Office report that estimated how much the law’s discretionary spending will cost.
Boehner also asked Sebelius to address progress in the president’s executive order on abortion and news reports that suggest employers are cutting jobs or cutting their employer-provided coverage because of the overhaul.
With unemployment near 10 percent, “it is critical that the American people have detailed information about the administration’s plan for dealing with the negative real-world consequences the president’s health care law is already having on small and large private-sector job creators and the American work force,” he wrote in a follow-up letter to Sebelius on Thursday.


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The sort of lifestyle that we are leading nowadays, is in a way is deteriorating our overall health. We do not have any sorted or settled sleeping schedule; we do not have a healthy diet, we do not work-out or exercise and so on. In such conditions, lifestyle diseases are only normal to occur. As we have already mentioned, our misbalanced lifestyle has a part where we do not take care of our diet and as a result gut or stomach or intestinal diseases occur. One of the intestinal diseases is IBS, also known as irritable bowel syndrome, where the sufferer has pain in gut, diarrhea, constipation, cramps, bloating in abdominal region and gas.
Now, the biggest cause of IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is food that cause allergy, spices, foods that are high on fats, some specific fruits, vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, milk and carbonated drinks and alcohol itself is a biggest cause. The foods that cause a lot of gas are the prime cause of irritable bowel syndrome, such as legumes, beans, some specific range of pulses, some dairy products like milk, paneer, etc. Now, if people just try and take care of their diet, they might prevent and cure irritable bowel syndrome. The people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome must take care of their diet. On the contrary, people must make a proper diet plan and should keep a diary of diet to keep a track of their diet. The diary must contain the track of food consumption on regularly basis. Usually the doctors and dietician advice the patients to avoid food that causes gas and again suggest increasing the intake of food high on fiber.

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A new vaccine could be made available to farmers whose livestock has been affected by the Schmallenberg virus, it was announced today.
The virus, which emerged in the Netherlands and Germany in 2011 and causes severe birth defects and miscarriages, has been identified on more than 1,700 farms across the country.
Adult animals infected by virus-carrying midges, thought to have blown across the Channel, gave birth to deformed or stillborn lambs and calves.
UK farmers will be the first in the European Union to have access to the vaccine, which will be used this summer, before most animals become pregnant again.
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Friday morning, Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA) offered an amendment to House Resolution 527.
The bill, referred to as the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act, would privatize the Federal Helium Reserves.
Collins, speaking on the House floor, said that this bill is a step in the right direction to help reduce the deficit.
“I am pleased that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle have proposed a common sense bill that speaks to the heart of the free market system”, said Collins. “The congressional budget office estimates that as a result of this bill, $340 million dollars will be returned back to the federal government.”
He says that this bill and amendment has garnered the support of several major businesses in the state of Georgia.
“This bill will spur cutting edge research and development in production of helium, all while bringing transparency to how tax payer dollars are spent”, said Collins. “In my home state of Georgia this legislation draws broad support from job creators such as GE Energy, IBM, Kodiak, Phillips, Siemens, and Texas Instruments.”
The amendment was co-sponsored by Representative Austin Scott (R-GA) and ensures that all excess funds will go towards the deficit and nothing else.
The amendment passed the House of Representatives with a unanimous vote.

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Tokyo, Japan and Toronto, Ontario, July 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vasomune Therapeutics (“Vasomune”), a Toronto-based spin-out from Sunnybrook Research Institute and MaRS Innovation, and AnGes, Inc. (Tokyo, TYO:4563), a Japan-based biotechnology company focused on developing biotherapeutics, announce the signing of an innovative global Co-Development Agreement for the development and commercialization of therapeutics treating diseases associated with blood vessel dysfunction and destabilization.
The collaboration is designed to advance Vasomune’s peptide-based Tie2 receptor agonist program, initially for the treatment of critical care indications, including Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (“ARDS”), into clinical development. ARDS is a critical care indication with a significant unmet medical need as there are currently no approved therapeutics. The parties expect to initiate clinical trials in 2020. With such a foundational mechanism involved in multiple disease states, the parties have the option to co-develop the compounds for additional indications associated with vascular dysfunction and leakage. These indications include asthma, atopic dermatitis, glaucoma and vascular complications of diabetes.
“Vasomune is enthusiastic to combine our technology, scientific and preclinical expertise with the significant development capabilities and track record of our colleagues at AnGes through this unique partnership structure to maximize the opportunity for a Tie2 receptor agonist to benefit patients.”, stated Parimal Nathwani, President and CEO of Vasomune Therapeutics. “AnGes’ commitment to developing truly novel biotherapeutic medicines directly aligns with Vasomune’s objectives.”
Under the terms of the agreement, AnGes will provide Vasomune with multi-million dollar co-development contributions including upfront and clinical milestone fees. The initial objective of the partnership is to achieve human proof of concept in ARDS, which alone is potentially a US$2.5 billion market opportunity worldwide. The partnership provides the option for continued co-development through to commercialization including expansion to other indications. The parties will share equally in all expenses and all proceeds including milestone and royalty payments from any third-party licensing transaction. Development and commercialization of the program will be managed through Joint Committees organized by the two companies. Shadow Lake Group Inc. advised Vasomune on the transaction.
Ei Yamada, President and CEO, AnGes, stated, “We are truly impressed by the quality of the research derived from Sunnybrook Research Institute and the unique partnership with MaRS Innovation that has created and advanced Vasomune Therapeutics. This program represents a significant commitment by AnGes to advance and develop truly innovative biotherapeutics towards commercialization for the benefit of patients.”
“We are honoured to have AnGes validate the strength and translatability of Vasomune’s science led by Dr. Paul Van Slyke, Chief Scientific Officer and co-inventor”, says Rafi Hofstein, President and CEO of MaRS Innovation. “This unique partnership has attracted foreign capital and expertise to allow Vasomune, a Canadian born company to grow and scale in Canada and maintain the legacy of the late Dr. Daniel Dumont.”
About Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a serious medical condition occurring in critically ill or injured patients characterized by widespread inflammation in the lungs. One of the leading pathophysiologies of ARDS is leakage of fluid from the capillaries in the lungs into the alveoli where blood is oxygenated. The fluid keeps the lungs from filling with enough air resulting in less oxygen reaching the bloodstream. Oxygen deprivation can lead to organ failure and death. It is well documented that 10 percent of all Intensive Care Unit admissions are for ARDS and the mortality rate for such patients is 40 percent. There are currently no approved pharmacological treatments for ARDS. In the United States, in excess of 300,000 cases of ARDS are reported per year. The global market for ARDS is expected to exceed $2.5 Billion U.S. dollars annually.
About AnGes, Inc
AnGes is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of gene-based medicines including gene therapy and oligonucleotide medicines. The company’s lead product candidate is HGF gene therapy for critical limb ischemia (CLI), for which the application for marketing approval is currently under review by the Japanese authority. AnGes also develops NF-kB Decoy Oligo for low back pain. The company is located in Tokyo, Japan and listed on Mothers of Tokyo Stock Exchange, a market for emerging companies.
About Vasomune Therapeutics
Vasomune Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada developing therapies to target diseases associated with blood vessel (vascular) dysfunction and destabilization. Vascular dysfunction can lead to, or exacerbate, many different diseases such as cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary and oncology. The company’s lead compound is a Tie2 receptor agonist that has demonstrated positive therapeutic effect in many different diseases associated with vascular dysfunction. Vasomune Therapeutics is based on research from Sunnybrook Research Institute and was spun out in collaboration with MaRS Innovation with both Sunnybrook Research Institute and MaRS Innovation as founding investors.

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The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned in strong terms the harassment and molestation of Mr. Haruna Mohammed, the publisher of WikkiTimes online newspaper and one of the reporters, Mr. Idris Kamal, by the Police in Bauchi, Bauchi State.
The ordeal of the two journalists began on Monday, June 27, 2022, when they honoured an invitation from the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) following a petition by Mr. Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, a member of the House of Representatives representing Bauchi Federal Constituency concerning a Wikki Times report of May 18, 2022 on the sudden death of Chairman of the All Progressive Peoples Congress (APC) in Bauchi Local Government area of the State.
A statement issued by the Communications Officer, IPC Toyin Ayoade, on Tuesday said the journalists arrived the station about 10am on Monday but after making a statement they were clamped into a cell where they alleged that they were physically assaulted.
The statement said despite the presence of their Lawyer at the Police Station, they were not set free until about 10 hours later and asked to report back on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 for further interrogation.
‘’The two journalists again reported at the SCIID Bauchi on Tuesday as directed but were promptly taken before a Bauchi Magistrates Court where they were charged for criminal conspiracy, defamation of character and cyber stalking. The court ruled that they should be held in custody until tomorrow, Wednesday June 29, 2022,’’ the statement said.
He added that it now behoves on the Police authorities in the State to ensure the safety of Mohammed and Kamal.
‘’Mr. Arogundade said journalists should not continue to be treated as endangered species in Nigeria, stating that in all circumstances the security agencies must always strive to toe the path of the rule of law in handling complaints or petitions against journalists and other media professionals, just as they should normally do for all citizens.’’

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Kildare County Council are currently progressing an Advanced Works Contract for the Athy Distibutor Road Project.
It will be necessary for public safety for Kildare County Council to fence off the construction site and thus the access from the Dun Brinn area along the old railway bridge to the Carlow Road (R417) will be fenced off and no access will be allowed.
This is a necessary measure to prevent unauthorised access and to ensure public safety.
The existing access to the Canal Walk alongside Tegral will be maintained in the short term. Kildare County Council will give prior notice when it is necessary to restrict access along this route.
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Illinois legislators close in on compromise for concealed carry
SPRINGFIELD — A concealed-carry compromise between the Illinois House and Senate is in reach, with just days left in the scheduled spring session and a court-ordered June 9 deadline to craft the legislation.
Both sides of the debate have made “a lot of progress” as talks advance in an attempt to reach some middle ground, the Senate’s top Democrat, John Cullerton, said Wednesday.
“We’d like to pass a bill. If the two sides were so far apart, there’d be nothing to talk about (and) I’d say this doesn’t look good. But this looks very good.”
Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, sponsor of the Senate’s gun bill, echoed Cullerton, saying he believes this is the closest the two sides have ever been on gun issues.
But a sponsor of a more permissive House bill, Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, said both chambers are still miles apart over how to approach a “pre-emption” provision gun advocates are pushing that would wipe out all local gun ordinances — even those unrelated to concealed carry.
A Democrat-controlled Senate panel rejected Phelps’ bill Tuesday that would erase such laws and then approved its own alternate, but similar, version that keeps intact local gun ordinances, including Chicago’s assault-weapons ban.
Meetings among key lawmakers will continue until the Senate can craft a bill they can send to the House. “It isn’t about getting a bill passed. It’s isn’t about what I want,” Raoul said. “It’s about finding some agreement.”
The Senate bill’s chances of passage in the House are uncertain, however, with gun advocates gambling that it will not survive a vote there if it lacks absolute pre-emption.
“Their legislation as is will not pass here in the House, and I think they know that,” Phelps said. “I don’t know if there’s going to be (middle ground) in the House. We passed something that we could live with.”
Last week, Phelps’ bill with absolute pre-emption passed the House with 85 votes, he said, adding that pre-emption is something gun advocates are not willing to give up.
“You already voted something (like) absolute pre-emption for the whole state. It’s hard to take back something on that because we’d feel like we’d be going backward,” he said.
Cullerton said he believes both houses can develop core compromises so that lawmakers can enact one uniform law that doesn’t infringe on municipalities’ ability for local control on other gun matters.
But allowing for local control would cause too much of a burden for law-abiding gun owners while traveling city to city, Phelps argued. Nearly half of the 200-plus home-rule municipalities in the state have local gun ordinances unique to their communities.
Senate Democrats also are wary of a provision being pushed by gun advocates that would allow people to bring their guns into certain restaurants and bars, depending on how much of their sales come from alcohol.
Phelps said gun supporters are unlikely to budge on that either, adding that people should be able to defend themselves even in those environments.
In both bills, business owners could still post signs prohibiting weapons if they wish, Phelps said.
Unlike some bordering states’ concealed-carry laws, Phelps’ bill wouldn’t require individuals to refrain from drinking entirely but still would impose penalties for carrying a weapon while intoxicated.
Raoul, who wants guns banned from any establishment that sells alcohol for consumption and tougher penalties for carrying under the influence, said carrying a deadly weapon while intoxicated should be treated the same as driving under the influence.
In trying to reach some middle ground, Raoul has already tossed out two of his bill’s more contentious provisions, one that would have allowed police to object to a permit applicant on the basis of “moral character” and a New York-style provision that would have required the applicant to prove “proper cause” to carry a weapon.
At the same time, Phelps said, he’s given on a lot of issues, too, by upping training requirements to 16 hours (the most in the nation), increasing penalties, strengthening mental health reporting laws, and banning guns from public transit.
A federal appellate court’s decision in December ordered Illinois to lift its last-in-the-nation ban on concealed carry.
Voting along party lines, Illinois senators approved the education component of the new state budget.
All 19 Republicans in the chambers voted against the education spending plans that supporters called the best budget for education that the state has produced in years.
Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-Park Ridge, said the budget for K-12 schools keeps general state aid level, maintaining the proration level at 89 percent.
Money to cover transportation costs will remain the same as in the current budget. Money for special education, school lunches and bilingual education will remain the same, and early childhood education will see only a slight drop.
The spending plan is far different than Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget proposal, which called for cutting about $300 million from K-12 education.
“We fought for and avoided further cuts,” Sen. John Sullivan, D-Rushville, said, acknowledging the spending reductions forced on education in recent state budgets.
Republicans, though, opposed the proposed education budget. Rep. Kyle McCarter, R-Lebanon, criticized Democrats “if level funding is the best you can do.” He said a disproportionate share of state education dollars go to Chicago schools.
“When was the last time a referendum took place in Chicago?” McCarter said. “We do everything we can and we get cut. If you represent downstate schools, you ought to be against this.”
Others complained that the overall state budget spends too much money. Republicans said their analysis shows state spending going up next year by $1.7 billion.
“This is the third year in a row that spending is up since the income tax hike,” said Sen. Matt Murphy, R-Palatine. “You promised spending would go down.”
Sen. Dave Luechtefeld, R-Okawville, asked why, if overall state spending is up, education spending is being held flat.
Senators also approved a new budget for higher education, including community colleges and state universities.
“For the first time in a long time, we’ve had level funding,” Kotowski said.
The House must still approve the education budget bills. The Senate must still approve a series of budget bills covering various state agencies that the House approved Tuesday.


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For years the best pizza in the area. Never stingy with cheese or sausage great pizza sauce .friendly personnel neighborhood pizza place stop by and pick one up or dine in
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I've gone to the Towne Tap for about 30 years and like it much better since the no smoking rule. It's a very friendly place, but small, so it can get very cozy, especially during the spring fish fry times. It's worth the trip.
This place is small but they know the regulars and have a popular fish fry on Fridays. I go for lunch and get their burger or pizza from Al's, which is in the same building. This is a local dive bar that has decent food...更多
Tiny little bar, takes a long time to get service, I my first beer was charged $5.50, second beer $5.25? Have to reserve spots for Friday Fish Fry? Not sure why this biz is around for 50 years and does not improve and expand, it...更多
Good for drinks and light food fare. Good Friday fish fry. You can also order and eat a pizza from Al's pizza while you are there. They are in the same building


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As some of you may know, SCPS conducted state mandated tests for lead levels in the drinking water of schools built before 1986 back in August. Unfortunately, that first round of tests was not done properly, so the levels were tested once again. The results of both sets of tests have been released on the SCPS website (click here to view results.) Below you will find a snap of the spreadsheet SCPS released today.
Unfortunately, there are not any accompanying explanations for these test results and what they may mean for your child. Never fear, BTW has got your back. According to the EPA, acceptable levels of lead in drinking water must be below 15 parts per billion OR 15 ug/L. As you can see in the image above, any taps tested at A.G Wright that DO NOT pass this test are highlighted in yellow.
According to the spreadsheet, 6 schools in total have taps with high levels of lead. The schools are:
A G Wright Middle: 14 taps
Drew Middle: 1 tap
Gari Melchers: 1 tap
Garrisonville Elementary: 1 tap
Hartwood Elementary: 1 tap
North Stafford High: 15 taps
The schools tested that have acceptable levels of lead include:
Ferry Farm Elementary
If your school is not listed, then your school was built after 1986 and it's water will be tested later in the year. There is a discrepancy from the original SCPS release dated August 29th which stated 12 schools were tested. However, only the above 11 are listed in on the results spreadsheet.
So far, there has been no specific release of information regarding exactly how SCPS will address the issue. For now, the plan is to localize the sources and continue to keep the affected closed. From the SCPS website:
"Moving forward, staff and our consultant will continue to follow the EPA protocols to localize potential sources of the lead and finalize a mitigation plan. Staff will continue to suspend the use of drinking from any water fountains/taps that require further evaluation. If needed bottled water has been provided at those locations. Please be assured that all students and staff are safe. Our remaining schools and facilities water sampling will take place over the next six months. "

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Economic Brief - Flow of Funds and Development Policy in Africa
The current global crisis highlights the need to better understand the financial and broader interconnectedness among the various sectors of the economy and between them and the rest of the world (Murinde, 2009; ECB, 2011; Shrestha et al., 2011). African think tanks, central banks and government treasury departments (Ministry of Finance/Economic Development) need to engage in dialogue among themselves and with other stakeholders about the policy frameworks for supporting high economic performance for fighting poverty. But for country experts and think-tankers to engage fruitfully in ‘policy dialogue’, it is essential to have a framework that can disentangle issues, appreciate the dynamics and identify the intrinsic core policy issues and prescriptions. Also, the strategic visions of CEOs, the wider private sector, and NGOs depend on their ability to disentangle the same/similar issues and identify the intrinsic core (the heart of the matter!).


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Technological inventions stand beyond limits in application to promote and sustain good governance as man travels in open space in search for and discovery of the mysteries of the galaxies. In contrast, man in most developing countries still relies upon the primitive instinct reflected in thought, behavior, and culture of violence. Good governance is enhanced by technological discoveries to promote constructive communication, facilitate transactions, keep accurate records, provide better public services, and combat corruption. It is the key factor to promote governance transparency, managerial effectiveness, and sustain development.
This research focuses upon collecting data from the developing country Lebanon, in the MENA region, where most official and public transactions are still carried out handwritten in ledgers and endless bureaucratic tapes. The authors aim to collect and analyze the actual data, for it is heartbreaking that in the 21st century humans are still living in the swampy darkness of corruption and backwardness. The hypothesis of this research aims at highlighting the importance and values produced by the application of e-government to help sustain the country’s development.
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The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine and the UMA Cultural Arts Committee join to present this solo play about body and food, as part of UMA’s academic theme of food. Big Mouth Thunder Thighs intertwines memoir storytelling with a highly-theatrical, unpredictable, and outrageously entertaining variety show featuring: roller-skating, stand-up comedy, country-western singing, flamenco dancing, a Shakespearean monologue, a Broadway style song and dance number, an Inuit folktale, an original Spoken Word-style poem, and a series of five “Death-Defying Acts.” It’s a one-woman extravaganza about hunger, appetite, largeness, enoughness, loneliness, aloneness, and what it takes for us to accept ourselves. It’s deeply personal and surprisingly funny.
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The diseases that affect the nervous system, causing the degeneration of its cells, are many and varied in terms of the amount and severity of symptoms. Most are characterized by severe disability.
One of these pathologies with severe symptoms is Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare neurological disease fast that can end a person’s life before they fully reach adulthood. Below, we detail what this condition is, along with its symptoms, causes, and possible treatments.
What is Friedreich’s ataxia?
Friedreich’s ataxia is a strange disease that was first described in 1860 by the German neurologist Nicholas Friedreich. This type of ataxia is documented as an inherited neurodegenerative disease. Specifically, Friedreich’s ataxia is transmitted by an autosomal recessive pattern, which in patients causes progressive degeneration of the cerebellum and dorsal spinal ganglia.
In addition, there is wear and tear on the nervous tissue of the spinal cord, which gradually becomes thinner and decreases myelin isolation from nerve cells, which interferes with the transmission of electrical impulses through the nerves.
This deterioration causes great damage to the muscles and hearts of those who suffer from it, and as a result, patients experience a large number of symptoms which usually end in complete loss of autonomy. Therefore, in a relatively short period, the patient ends up needing the help of a wheelchair, As well as the attentions and care of another person.
These symptoms tend to appear between the ages of 5 and 15. However, they can start much earlier, when the person is still in infancy, or much later already in adulthood. Among them are lack of sensitivity, impaired ability to coordinate movements, problems with the spine, Difficulty swallowing and articulating sounds or immune deficiency.
In addition, people with this type of ataxia are very likely to develop a type of cancer, as well as diabetes and heart conditions which in most cases end the patient’s life.
According to the latest estimates, the incidence of Friedreich’s ataxia is approximately 1 in 50,000 people in the general population, and no higher prevalence was detected in both sexes.
What are the symptoms?
The first symptoms that may make you suspect that a person has Friedreich’s ataxia should appear in the movement of the feet and eyes. Among the most common signs are involuntary flexion of the toes or rapid, involuntary movements of the eyeballs.
These alterations of the lower limbs they cause great difficulty in coordinating the movements necessary for walking. These symptoms gradually worsen and extend to the upper limbs and trunk. Eventually, the muscles weaken and atrophy, which leads to the development of a large number of deformities.
Due to the abnormalities or heart problems that often accompany Friedreich’s ataxia, such as myocarditis or myocardial fibrosis, patients tend to experience symptoms such as severe chest pain, suffocation and tachycardia, accelerated palpitations. or even heart failure.
Among the many symptoms of this type of ataxia are:
- Spine alterations such as scoliosis or kyphoscoliosis.
- Loss of reflexes in the lower limbs.
- Awkward and uncoordinated walk.
- Loss of equilibrium.
- Muscular weakness.
- Insensitivity to vibrations in the legs.
- Sight problems.
- Spasmodic movements of the eyeballs.
- hearing loss or decreased hearing.
- Changes in the ability to speak.
It should be noted that the symptoms can vary from one person to another, both in quantity and intensity. However, in the usual progression of the disease, the person is forced to need a wheelchair between 15 and 20 years after the onset of the first symptoms; become completely unfit as the later stages of ataxia develop.
What are the causes?
As mentioned at the beginning of the article, Friedreich’s ataxia is distinguished by an inherited disease that follows an autosomal recessive pattern. This means that in order for a person to inherit, both parents must pass on a copy of the defective gene. Therefore, its impact is so low.
However, there are some cases in which no family history of the disease could be detected; which indicates that genetic mutations can also occur spontaneously.
The specific gene in which the alteration occurs is the so-called “X25” or fraxatin gene.. This genetic disease causes the body of the affected person to generate abnormally high levels of iron in the heart tissue. This build-up of iron causes “oxidation” of the nervous system, heart and pancreas due to the effect that free radicals have on them.
On the other hand, motor neurons are also at high risk of being damaged by these highly reactive molecules, thus causing the degeneration of Friedreich’s ataxia.
How to diagnose it?
Due to the complexity of the disease, as well as the severity of the symptoms, the diagnosis of Friedreich’s ataxia requires a thorough clinical evaluation. The diagnosis is based on the analysis of the medical history and a thorough physical examination for which the following tests may be performed:
- Measurement of muscle cell activity with an electromyogram (EMG).
- Electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Study of nerve conduction.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain and spinal cord.
- Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid.
- Blood and urine analysis.
- genetic test.
What is the treatment and prognosis?
As with many other neurodegenerative disorders, no effective treatment has yet been put in place to end Friedreich’s ataxia. For the time being, the action protocol is based on symptomatic treatment which contributes to improving the quality of life of these patients.
As for the physical symptoms, the patient can be treated to alleviate motor problems through physical therapy, As well as surgical procedures or orthopedic devices that slow the progression of malformations of the spine and lower limbs.
In cases where other conditions caused by ataxia appear, such as diabetes or heart problems, these will be treated with the appropriate interventions or medications. Usually these treatments they are also accompanied by psychotherapy and speech therapy.
As for the health prognosis of patients with Friedreich’s ataxia, it is quite reserved, depending on the severity of the symptoms and how quickly they progress, life expectancy can be seriously affected.
In most cases, people die in the early stages of adulthood, especially with severe heart problems. However, in less severe cases, patients can live much longer.


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When people see that my husband and I have different cultures, the question that usually arises is what we eat at home. My answer is always the same. Ninety percent Italian and the rest of the time, we have Asian dishes, mostly Filipino. The whole family loves Italian food. Give them pizza and pasta everyday and no one will complain and give them rice and their favorite Asian dishes to go with it and you won't hear any complaints either. Shrimp and asparagus are two of my favorite ingredients to put together whether I am cooking Italian or Asian dishes. I think their individual flavors are so distinctive and when I put them together in one dish, the merging of tastes makes bond even more delectable.
This is a recipe that takes out the flavors of both with the surprising addition of oyster sauce. It's a basic stir-fry that's really, really good especially when eaten with steamed rice. Asian food is always good when accompanied with rice or noodles, remember that. If you have half an hour, you can make this dish happen. Just most of the time will go to the shelling of the shrimp and after that, the stir-frying is so easy. Before shelling the shrimp, start cooking the rice already so that the whole meal can finish cooking in about half an hour. This is one of the best 30-minute meals that you will have, I promise you. It's flavorful and simple.
For the full recipe of this Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry in Oyster Sauce, you can get it at She Knows, a site where you can find a lot of my recipes. For a list of my recipes there, you can find them at my Profile Page.
More Asian Stir-Fry Recipes:Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Vegetable Stir-Fry in Oyster Sauce with Shrimp, Quail Eggs & Cashew
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It's amazing how much trash is spread out all around the state. The work is definitely never ending and that doesn't even include the disaster the border washes are.
Flagstaff is my Hometown!
Any Excuse I get to go home to Flagstaff I take so if you see anything bad up there let me know and I'll either bring my crew up or organize a volunteer event.
We're going to be doing a lot of work on the Cinder pits up near Flagstaff next year with the OHV groups along with a few spots over on the Kaibab. We also just completed two projects out off Historic 66 east of Purina earlier this summer along the Arizona Trail.

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On March 26 & 27 M Premiere organized two grand gala-events dedicated to Russian Festive Season celebration. Al Falak ballroom of the world’s most luxurious hotel Burj Al Arab accommodated full-house of the VIP guests during both evenings.
The evening traditionally started with a cocktail reception under the accompaniment of Morozov Quartet.
Culinary team of Burj Al Arab served a sumptuous gala-dinner before a magnificent show of the most extravagant artist of Russian pop music Verka Serduchka. The artist truly engaged the audience in her spellbinding musical performance making all admirers of her talent rush to the dance floor to sing and dance along with her.
Artist indeed turned the crowed on with her hits, extravagant theatrical performance of Danylko Theatre and sparkling sense of humor. Endless applause, bouquets of flowers, autographs and fountains of champagne made all guests of the evening to sing encore many times. Due to the special request from one of the regular guest of Russian Seasons in Dubai the pop star extended her performance for another half an hour!
Sponsor of the event Ahmad Kurdi Fine Jewellery presented unique pieces from their jewellery collection during mini-fashion show. Guests were truly impressed by the elegance of jewellery masterpieces presented to them.
Gorgeous collection of elegant furs made of delicate chinchilla fur, barguzin sable, snow-white lynx, selected Finnish fox, famous finest Namibian karakul and mink and accessories was presented to the audience by another sponsor company Braschi. A lucky winner of the raffle draw received a valuable gift from Braschi.
Dynamic rhythms of the DJ’s performance concluded both evenings.
Below is the link to the video clip from the event which will be broadcasted on FTV.

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Discussion in 'General Global Topics' started by Said1, Oct 16, 2005.
Where can we go sign up to guarantee our beliefs values and customs will be respected in perpetuity?
Inuvit. Not enough people to care and it's too cold to protest en mass in the streets. In fact, I don't think they have streets....just snowmobile trails.
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If you're one of the many people who think that eating healthy is expensive and doesn't taste very good, think again! Eating a healthy diet can be very simple and easy, as well as delicious! Read on for some easy tips on eating delicious food that's good for your body.
When cooking, use as just click the up coming document as possible. Instead, use olive oil. https://www.massagemag.com/benefits-vitamin-c-separating-fact-myth-34631/ contains monounsaturated fats which are actually healthy and beneficial to your health. Butter is loaded with saturated fat, something that is harder for your body to burn through and increases your risk of heart complications. So, use olive oil as a substitute for butter, whenever possible.
It's important to always keep an open mind about new foods. Even picky eaters should try to be adventurous, as you never know when you'll find a new, healthy food to add to your list of favorites. Keeping a diverse culinary palette is important, as relying on just a few different foods can lead to a lack of important nutrients.
If you care about someone who needs to improve their nutrition, you have a challenging road ahead, but you can make progress and you should try. If you live with someone who is overweight or otherwise unhealthy, you can approach the subject in a loving way. You can introduce small changes, like substituting Splenda for the sugar, in the sugar bowl. You can gradually work down from whole to 1% milk and you can switch from white to whole wheat bread. Even if these changes don't change your loved one's weight, that person will be getting more solid nutrition and will be in better health.
When choosing foods, think about nutrition. Green beans seem nutritious, for example, but broccoli is a knockout in terms of nutrients, so it is better to pick broccoli for dinner. Potatoes are yummy, of course, and quite innocent, when they're not slathered in butter or cream, but if you want to pack a truly nutritive punch, swap them out for sweet potatoes from time to time. They're jam-packed with vitamin A and C and fiber. It's said that sweet potatoes (NOT sweet potato fries, sorry!) are so nutritious, that you could survive on them alone.
Slow the pace of your eating. A lot of people, especially those who are stressed out and hurried, rush through their meals. Don't rush through your meals. Take your time. If you savor each bite, you will be much healthier in the long run. Doing so will help you feel much fuller faster. It will also be much less likely that you overeat.
When buying prepared foods, avoid those that have sugar, corn syrup or fructose listed among the first several ingredients. Try your best to look for alternatives that have a low sugar content. There are now many foods available, including mayonnaise, salad dressing and ketchup, that you can buy in sugar-free versions.
When you are eating out at restaurants, order the smallest portion of everything you get. The mind normally tells us to eat whatever is in front of us, regardless of the portion, so you should still be able to fill up with a much smaller portion than what you normally have.
Eating yogurt is good for you, but it tends to have a lot of added sugar that is harmful. Try eating some Greek yogurt instead. It is not loaded with sugars, and you can put some berries in it to sweeten it up a bit. Eating this before working out will also give you an extra boost to get going.
Finding proper nutrition information is easy. For those of us starting out, it's a good idea to eat a balanced diet. You will need to make sure you are getting about 15-20% protein, around 20-30% fat and at least 50-55% of carbohydrates. This will leave your body feeling fresh and refined.
To add some flavor to your meals, fresh herbs are a wonderful option. You can grow them yourself in your kitchen, or you can buy them fresh from your local farmers market or grocery store. Adding herbs to your meals will add a ton of flavor to your cooking.
If you are trying to cut down on the amount of soda that you consume and think water is too plain, try flavored water. This tasty alternative comes with the same amount of water that you require, and does not have the high sugar and calorie content as soda.
When you are dining out, always ask your server about the healthiest options available on the menu, they will be able to point you in the right direction. You should also check to see if the restaurant has a healthy version of the menu. This is becoming more common in a lot of restaurants.
So, now do you see why nutrition is such a useful thing? Discovering your own nutrition and working upon it to eat and be healthier is indeed quite useful. The tips above should have created a good foundation for you to build upon and find a nutrition plan that is right for you.


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(Druet and Georges, 2015) LINKPHASE3: an improved pedigree-based phasing algorithm robust to genotyping and map errors. Bioinformatics.
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Bandai Spirits: Gundam - HGCE 1/144 RX-79BD-3 Blue Destiny Unit 3 (Exam) Model Kit #209
All units unite! The Blue Destiny Unit 3 finally joins Units 1 & 2 in the latest HG format. Now, you can finally recreate the battle of destiny between Yuu Kajima and Nimbus Schterzen by displaying it with the separately sold HG Blue Destiny Unit 2 Exam!
Unit 3's iconic shield and "Double Barrel beam Rifle" consist of newly assembled parts, which are used by the GM Dominance in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny. Using the included stickers you can even choose to recreate the "Exam System Activation Mode!" The wide range of articulation in this kit allow for poses that closely resemble the image of the MS featured in the series. Equip a variety of armaments for a great range of different action poses!
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As the Covid-19 shelter-in-place orders continue to remain in effect in the Bay Area, in the state of California, and throughout the U.S., one of the few bright spots in this global crisis has been a dramatic reduction in air pollution due to decreases in traffic.
Clearer skies are a testament to this unplanned experiment in the effects of reduced commute driving on our air quality.
One important side effect of this social distancing has been an emerging body of data pointing to the beneficial environmental effects of our new remote work practices—as well as the vital link between air quality and respiratory health.
Heavy traffic had also taken an economic toll on the Bay Area. Before the pandemic, residents experienced some of the longest commute times in the country—more than 100,000 of us spent a combined three hours getting to and from work every day, and average commute times in Silicon Valley rose 25 percent in the last 15 years. The resulting loss of regional productivity is estimated to be as much as $3.4 billion a year.
During this shelter-in-place, many of us have had to learn how to negotiate a brave new world of video conferencing. We have juggled work schedules and at-home children’s needs while still managing to successfully get our jobs done. In many ways, this accommodation to remote work can be viewed as a trial run for a better, healthier future.
Our experience so far has taught us that we are in for a prolonged struggle with this virus. Re-entry to work and social contact will be a three-steps-forward, two-steps back process, as outbreaks continue to subside and then surge again. It’s not a problem that can just be willed away, despite the stubborn efforts of some local and national politicians.
Resiliency and flexibility, not magical thinking, will be the key to coming out safely on the other side of this crisis.
With all this in mind, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is encouraging businesses to sign the Cut the Commute pledge at www.sparetheair.org and make a commitment to include remote work options for employees as part of their re-entry plans moving forward.
Continuing to offer remote work options can ensure employee safety, save money, and ease the commute burdens and costs on employees, while also extending the air quality benefits of reduced driving. When it comes to remote work practices, the wishes of public health experts and air quality professionals perfectly converge.
We’ve all had to adapt to new circumstances, and this interruption in our routine has given us the chance to reflect on what’s important. It will take time to defeat the virus, but we will, and a key question is what kind of world we want to create once it is safe for us to be together again.
At the air district, one of the vital lessons learned is that the region’s workforce can get the job done while putting substantially fewer gas-powered vehicles on Bay Area roads.
If we continue to extend remote work opportunities to employees, the region can emerge from this challenging time with a cleaner, healthier future than ever before.
As executive officer of the air district, and chair and vice chair of the district’s board of directors, we are honored that this agency is developing new policies and programs—such as this remote work initiative—that can offer lasting improvements to our air quality and environment at this critical juncture in our history.
We are asking all Bay Area companies to sign our Cut the Commute pledge and help us continue to protect our air quality into the future.
Jack Broadbent is the executive officer of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). Rod Sinks is the chair and Cindy Chavez is the vice chair of BAAQMD’s board of directors. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of San Jose Inside. Send op-ed pitches to [email protected].


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So at what point do I cut my plug up? When you guys say you may need to make 2-3 passes to get a reading are you cleaning the plugs then re using them? Or just repeat the process with no cleaning? I'm not sure if I understand how I will know if I have a visible fuel ring if the spark plug threads are covering the area where it is.
use a new plug on each run. I only replace one plug.
1. put new plug in before run. minimize time on plug.
2. after crossing 1/4 marker, kill engine, glide to a stop on return road.
pull the plug and replace with an old one.
3. return to the staging area and analyze.
I like to use an d/c -> a/c power inverter and a pliars/dremel w/cutting wheel to cut away threads. quick and clean.


Does Mossberg make 20 gauge semi-auto shotgun?
Mossberg® SA-20 All-Purpose Field Semi-Auto Shotgun features a 3″ chamber, and a gas-operated system that cycles 2-3/4″ field loads to 3″ magnums. The Mossberg SA-20 All-Purpose Field Semi-Auto Shotgun comes with a Sport Set interchangeable choke tube system (includes 5 chokes).
Is the Mossberg SA-20 any good?
The Mossberg International SA-20 is a very good value for the money. It’s lightweight and customizable enough to fit most any shooter. The lack of sling swivels on a field gun is the only glaring miss.
Does Mossberg still make the SA-20?
Mossberg guns are made to work and Work and WORK and that’s what they do. A new model of semi-automatic shotgun is now part of the stable of shotguns available from Mossberg, the SA-20.
What is Mossberg International?
About Mossberg International Founded in 2002 as a subsidiary of Mossberg Corporation and offers a lineup of semi-automatic and bolt action rimfire rifles as well as over-under and semi-auto shotguns.
Is the Mossberg 930 any good?
The good news is the Mossberg 930 is a very reliable weapon. Gas-operated shotguns tend not to be too finicky, and the 930 SPX is no different. Ammo wise, it can handle everything, but very light sub-1000 fps trap loads, which I don’t consider a downside because they are specialized rounds I have no use for.
How much is a Mossberg SA-20?
Mossberg SA-20 For Sale, Reviews, Price – $523.64 – In Stock.
Is Mossberg still manufacturing guns?
And these essential gun manufacturers continue to produce and ship firearms and accessories. Linda Powell, Director of Media Relations for Mossberg, spoke about the company’s manufacturing process. “We feel pretty fortunate right now that we’re still deemed an essential manufacturing business,” Powell said.
Is the Mossberg International 20 gauge semi auto?
The Mossberg International SA-20 is a 20-gauge shotgun that comes with 5-choke tubes, 3 drop spacers, and 1 cast spacer. This shotgun is also known for its interchangeable choke tube system and the shotgun’s easy-load elevator. Gauge: 20-Ga. Action: Semi-auto.
What are the different models of Mossberg SA-20?
The Mossberg International SA-20 has several models: the All-Purpose Field, Muddy Girl, Railed, Railed-Pistol Grip, Mossberg SA-20 Bantam, and the Turkey model. This beauty has a gas-operated system to reduce recoil.
What are the specs of a Mossberg shotgun?
Gun Specs. Mossberg International™ SA-20™ Photo by Mossberg. The Mossberg International SA-20 is a 20-gauge shotgun that comes with 5-choke tubes, 3 drop spacers, and 1 cast spacer. This shotgun is also known for its interchangeable choke tube system and the shotgun’s easy-load elevator. Gauge: 20-Ga.
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text: Spain’s Ferrovial is working with Finnish startup ZenRobotics, Germany’s Wuppertal Institute and Danish consulting firm NTU to test the performance of a robot that can identify and sort municipal waste. The pilot, occurring in Ferrovial’s sorting facility in Barcelona, began this fall and will continue for 21 months. Two robots, called heavy pickers, will use artificial intelligence to analyze the waste and employ a robotic arm to sort oversized objects from municipal solid waste. The robot has previously been used to recover and sort construction and demolition waste. “The technology allows us to recover more materials with a higher quality while minimizing the risk of accidents involving people,” says Vincente Galván of Ferrovial. Robots are expected to transform the design of waste treatment plants by reducing the length of conveyor belts. NTU will assess the success and impact of the project and Wuppertal will help implement and test the robot. There is no cost available for the project, which is partially funded by Climate-KIC, a public-private partnership addressing climate change.


Avon CEO Sheri McCoy stated that she was “pleased” with the settlement in an official press releases that confirmed $68 million of the fines would be payable to the DOJ and the remaining would be payable to the SEC.
The company has stated that it has already accrued $135 million in anticipation of the fines, in an early press announcement.
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"The agreements include aggregate payments of $135 million to the two U.S. government agencies, with $68 million in fines payable to the DOJ and $67 million in disgorgement and prejudgment interest payable to the SEC, in connection with charges that the company violated the books and records and internal controls provisions of the FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)", the company said in a statement.
The settlement has been agreed upon as a deferred prosecution agreement, and under the terms the DOJ will defer criminal prosecution of the company in relation to the foreign corrupt practices for a period of three years.
The settlement follows the admission in a Manhattan court this week that the company’s China division essentially disguised $8 million in gifts that its employees gave to Chinese government officials during the period 2004 to 2008.
Luxury gifts and corporate event tickets
The gifts were targeted at officials who oversaw the country’s strict direct selling regulations, with cash, non-business meals, travel and entertainments being disguised in an effort to obtain business benefits.
The SEC case brought against Avon’s China division listed Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Tiffany gift items, as well as corporate box tickets to leading sports events.
However, in Avon’s favor, the settlement papers also noted the company’s “extensive remediation” efforts which resulted in “important compliance and internal controls improvement”.
The final resolution of the SEC case is still subject to the Manhattan District Court approval, and Avon has noted that the courts are still to approve the SEC settlement


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While picking banquet table decorations, you will have a wide choice to browse. Banquet table decorations are typically formal, as with weddings or other comparative occasions. A standout amongst the most famous banquet table decorations has been candles. Candles have been utilized as a table enrichment for a wide range of styles of banquets for truly several years. They are the exemplary method to make your banquet tables seem wonderful and welcoming. Candles happen to be a standout amongst the most cheap approaches to beautify your banquet table also. Likewise, they are an incredible determination in light of the fact that there are such a significant number of various styles, hues and plans and candleholders to go with them.
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Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, has informed the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) that it will stop opening new accounts for residents of Ontario and wind down certain services in order to comply with regulations.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance sent a letter to the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) Wednesday.
In the letter, Binance listed a few commitments to the OSC, including “ceasing opening new Ontario accounts,” “ceasing trading in existing Ontario accounts, with exceptions to protect investors, along with winding down its businesses in certain products,” and “providing fee waivers and offering fee reimbursement to certain Ontario users.”
In addition, Binance will also make reports to OSC staff and retain an independent third party to ensure the effectiveness of its efforts to implement its commitments.
Binance decided to withdraw its services from Ontario in June 2021. The exchange told Ontario users in the same month that they will need to close all active positions by Dec. 31, 2021.
Binance detailed in its letter that on Dec. 31 last year:
Binance confirmed to Staff that the trading restrictions were in place for Ontario accounts, and would remain so, including (a) no trading by existing Ontario users, (b) no new Ontario users, and (c) no marketing targeted at Ontario users.
However, on Dec. 29, Binance notified Ontario users that it was allowed to continue its operations in Ontario. The Canadian regulator said at the time: “Binance has issued a notice to users, without any notification to the OSC, rescinding this commitment. This is unacceptable.” Binance has acknowledged this announcement was not correct.
Binance acknowledged in its letter that “Despite the representations made to [OSC] staff and investors, Ontario investors were able to continue to trade after the restrictions were supposedly in place.”
In addition, Binance admitted that its customer service team “tweeted inaccurate information, informing an Ontario user that they could trade after January 1, 2022, as normal if their account was already open, which Binance now acknowledges was not correct.”
Binance has informed the regulator that it is committed to pursuing a regulatory path to ensure compliance with Ontario securities law.

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A Gas-Turbine Power Station
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An illustrated brochure providing details of the early history and subsequent planning and layout of a gas turbine used as a power unit in an electricity power generating station.
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Hey there, I am a guitar player/singer form Ireland & I'm heavily soaked in Country & Blues music with some rock n' roll for good measure! My main influences are Eric Clapton, Albert Lee, Delbert McClinton, Little Feat & Merle Haggard. I play in different bands here in my home town Omagh & in surrounding towns & have been doing so for the last 13 years. My first album is called 'No More Time To Waste' and it was completed in early '08. I produced the album here at home & had a bunch of friends play on it. The album features 12 original tracks that I composed over the last few years & there are pretty diverse in styles. Some of the most requested tracks here are 'Long Black Dress', 'Who's It Gonna Be Tonight' & 'Good Stuff'. I play Fender guitars/amps & love playing slide & chickin' pickin' guitar more than anything in the world. Lowell George & Albert Lee have a lot of influence on my playing!


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VitiMeteo and Agrometeo: Two platforms for plant protection management based on an international collaboration
1 Agroscope, Plant Protection, Mycology and Biotechnology, route de Duillier 50, 1260 Nyon, Switzerland
2 WBI, Staatliches Weinbauinstitut Freiburg, Merzhauserstrasse 119, 79100 Freiburg, Germany
3 Geosens GmbH, Gewerbestrasse 14, 79227 Schallstadt, Germany
4 General Direction of Agriculture, Viticulture and Veterinary Affairs, av. De Marcelin 29, 1110 Morges, Switzerland
5 Agroscope, Plants and Plant Products, Fruit-Production Extension, Müller-Thurgaustr. 29, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
The negative effects of plant protection products on the human health and the environment have become a major concern for consumers and politics in Europe. In the last years new policies for risk mitigation and reduction of use of synthetic pesticides has been enforce in Europe and Switzerland. A possible strategy to reduce the use of plant protection products is to spray according to the epidemic of diseases and pests by following decision support systems (DSS). The platform VitiMeteo offers a wide set of forecasting models for viticulture including downy and powdery mildew, black rot, grape berry moth and rust mite. Two research institutes the Staatliches Weinbauinstitut Freiburg (Germany) and Agroscope (Switzerland) developed VitiMeteo jointly. A consortium was built with the company Geosens (Germany) which is in charge of the programming of the different forecasting software. Each institute is running his own internet website with specific tools and feature for each country but the core of the system is the same. The combination of these different DSS allows a significant reduction of plant protection products used. All these forecasting systems and tools are freely available for the winegrowers on the platform www.vitimeteo.de and www.agrometeo.ch. The use of these platforms helps the winegrowers to meet current society's expectations.
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Chelsea full-back Reece James is recovering in hospital after having successful surgery on Thursday.
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Author: Becky Wicks
Series: Starstruck #1
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One guy, one girl. One in the spotlight. One in the shadows.
Falling in love with your best friend isn't always a great idea, especially when he's Noah Lockton--the sexiest, most famous new talent on the planet. When 21-year-old small-town photographer Chloe Campbell is offered the chance of a lifetime--to join her celebrity childhood friend Noah on tour as an exclusive blogger for a New York magazine--she's certain both have put what happened four years ago behind them. but his eyes still burn; his voice is still a jackhammer to her heartstrings; all his songs are about her. Is it possible that that night still haunts them both?
The music industry is a machine, spinning hype and rumors as much as his records. It's not just Noah's girlfriends who've got it in for Chloe (there's no stopping the Twitter-obsessed, cat-loving pop-star Courtney Lentini for starters). Pretty soon, the jealousy and media frenzy surrounding these so-called-friends takes a life-changing turn and it seems making love means making enemies at every turn. When tragedy threatens to pull the final curtain on their relationship, both Chloe and Noah must make a choice. As much as this world leaves them starstruck, is living their dream really worth living without each other?
A story of lifelong friendships, love and hope, set in a world of celebrity, fame and social media gone very, very wrong.
I received an e-copy of this book from the publishers at NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with books that are based on rock stars and the characters being celebrities in any form. Normally it touches on very hard subjects like drugs, anonymous sex, and the dangers of always being in the public eye. I also have a hard time dealing with books that have characters who cheat and the fact that in most of these rocker books the cheating is explained away due to being a celebrity? Nope. Doesn't excuse it to me. But, I decided to try this one out and see where it went. I had my fingers crossed the whole time that the celebrity male protagonist didn't tick me off too heavily so that it affected my entire viewpoint on the book.
Chloe has a very close relationship with Noah. They talk constantly, she is his muse and she gives him much needed advice whenever he asks for it (and sometimes when he doesn't). Chloe has combated her feelings for Noah for years. Ever since they had a tryst four years ago that she can't seem to get out of her head. However, she has learned to live with watching Noah flit around in his music career with various women on his arm to keep him company. It is only after Chloe breaks up with her boyfriend and moves to New York with Noah after his career takes off that she truly gets to confront those feelings for her best friend. She is assigned a blog to keep up with Noah's day-to-day antics so his fans are kept well informed. Really, she would do just about anything to be able to spend quality time with the boy who means the most to her. But things turn hinky the longer the two are together. Chloe is not just dealing with her evolving feelings for Noah but also worrying about one of his superfans that seem to have decided she needs to die.
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Before He Was Famous is a fun read. Check your expectations at the door though, because this book will go places that normal books of it's kind wouldn't.

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