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Spotlight Artist Matt Valentine
Tell us a little about yourself, where are you from?
I hail from Austin, Tx. Standing 6â€™1, weighing in at 175 pounds. A sugary sweet, scrumbdidlyumptious, gooey, nougat center with a hard, creepy, candy shell.
Are you an artist full time or do you have another job?
I am a full time artist. I run my own FX studio, Global Fear Enterprises. We offer FX make-up, Conceptual design, Props, Set Design, Graphic Design, Video Production and Costuming.
What type of face and body art do you specialize in?
Iâ€™m versed in theatrical and realistic body art but my forte is prosthetics and full body make-up FX.
How did you get your start (in face and body art)?
Iâ€™ve been an artist since I can remember. Always altering my toys to become something great and terrible.
Being raised religious, we werenâ€™t allotted the sinful, decadent vices of MTV, cartoons or Halloween. Through psychology we all know you become what you fear and are denied.
I actually got my first taste in church at the tender painful age of 15. Traumatized by preaching of tribulation and revelation yet attracted at the same time.
While kneeling and praying, our pastor asked us to pray and ask God for direction in our life.
Not a second later, I heard what can only be described as a horrifying yet peaceful rush of words whispering in my ear my name. This happened twice. I took this as a sign and a purpose.
A sort of holy calling to save something. A few months later I was chosen to play a demon in a church play and for the first time, I felt a paint caked brush touch my innocent check.
Dawned in white and black grease paint with a black cap, I felt comfortable in my skin for the first time. As I stepped on that stage hearing and feeling the audiences fear, I knew then what my calling was.
Iâ€™m on a sort of mission from God and you are most like him when you create something, no matter how vile and terrible it may be.
What’s the most enjoyable part of what you do?
I enjoy the emotional primal response I get from my audience from viewing my work. Touching your viewer on an emotional level, whether it be through social propaganda, comedy, love or fear
is the ultimate purpose of a great artist. Every artist is a thief and every artist is a cannibal.
Do you attend any conventions, like the FABAIC?
Unfortunately I have not attended FABAIC. I do attend Monsterpalooza, Transworld and other various horror and make-up conventions.
What would you like to do more of, art or otherwise?
I would love to get into filmmaking. I actually directed a few short films before I got into the make-up industry.
Some personal, intimate home made adult and some on a bigger scale for mass audience consumption.
I also have acted in a few indie films and would love to get back into the world of, looking good while you lie.
Outside of art, what do you do for fun?
Believe it or not I like to pride myself on my vocal range. I used to be in a band years ago as singer and keyboards. Iâ€™m considering getting back into making music.
Iâ€™ve been told I resemble a gothic Justin Bieber or a dark Neil Diamond.
I love to read and research history. I have an unquenchable thirst and fascination with Social Engineering, Global Domination through Eugenics and esoteric knowledge.
Do you have any pet peeves?
The word impossible, Television, mainstream acceptance and compromise.
Where do you see yourself in a couple years?
I see myself spreading my tentacles into the music industry, directing and Iâ€™ve always had an interest in politics.
Do you have any projects going on or in the works?
I currently am on a nationwide tour with my Make-up FX workshops. I also have a few films I will be working on in the near future.
TV treatments in the works and a few hush, hush projects under wraps that if I spoke on, I would have the elder lodge members knock my degree position down and force me to recite
my past blackmail secrets, naked in a wooden coffin, in front of Henry Kissinger and the skull of Aleister Crowley.
We also continue to offer our costume and mask line through my studio, Global Fear Enterprises.
What do you think of FABAtv?
I think FABAtv is a phenominal platform for artists to expose their work to the masses and benefit those at home just getting into the industry.
It’s an amazing learning tool for new artists to add to their repertoire.
Matt Valentine everyone. Sounds like I might have to get my Halloween costume from you.
Contact him by e-mail via firstname.lastname@example.org
Last, but not least, Matt Valentine will be doing a free live class on FABAtv, August 14th, 2012, starting at 8:00pm EST! Check out the FABAtv LIVE page for more details.


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Customs Disunion: Putin's Plans for Regional Integration Go Boom
by Nate Schenkkan
On April 29, after months of anticipation, the presidents of Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Russia met in Minsk to put the finishing touches on the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), an ambitious plan to unite into a single economic entity. Observers from Washington to Moscow expected this meeting to be the last step before the official signing of the EEU treaty in May. But something went wrong.
Statements released just after the summit hinted at trouble. “If we are not ready to do it now,” Aleksandr Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, remarked, “we should openly admit it.” A few days later, Nursultan Nazarbayev, the president of Kazakhstan, noted that he was not in favor of “quick decision-making" about the union. In reality, both have acted increasingly wary of binding themselves too tightly to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regional agendas.
The diminishing commitment of former Soviet Union countries to regional integration is a little noticed but critical side effect of Western sanctions on Russia. Russia remains the economic linchpin of the region, and costs imposed on the country are trickling down to Belarus, Kazakhstan, and beyond. In turn, post-Soviet leaders have started to reevaluate the wisdom of further integration with Russia. Sanctions may not stop Russia’s destabilization of Ukraine, but Western policymakers should embrace them for another reason: because they can put a nail in the coffin of the project that started the Ukraine crisis to begin with -- Eurasian integration.
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In recent weeks, a lot of wild allegations about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been making their way across the social media landscape.
Most of them of them originated from a new book by “journalist” Tom Bower entitled Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors.
The book is every bit as salacious as it sounds, and even by the standards of the British tabloid media that spawned the troll-like Bower, many of the claims it contains are downright bonkers.
This is the book that has high-ranking royal aides ranting about how Harry and Meghan’s marriage “will end in tears.”
It’s got Harry’s friends begging him not to marry Meghan, and the Queen rejoicing at the news that Meghan would not be able to attend Prince Philip’s funeral.
Ya know, because nonagenarian heads of state often walk around spewing gossip within earshot of the sort of randos who would repeat their words to the media.
Anyway, Bower’s latest is essentially a 540-page hit piece aimed at making life more difficult for Harry and Meghan.
And it seems that the author has accomplished what he set out to do.
But he won’t receive the satisfaction of forcing the Sussexes to speak out against him.
Yes, more than a week after the publication of Bower’s drivel, Harry and Meghan have yet to deny any of the allegations publicly — and it seems there’s good reason for that.
“You can’t respond to it all,” author and royal expert Gareth Russell told Us Weekly in a recent interview.
“If you go out answering every single book or allegation, it will consume your entire day. You won’t have spare time to devote to your own mental health and your own well-being.”
Hilariously, Meghan and Harry’s silence flies in the face of Bower’s claim that the Sussexes are forever combing the internet and obsessing over every but of criticism.
“Every night they scoured the internet to read the newspaper reports and the trolls’ postings on social media,” he writes.
“Irrationally, they grouped the two together and fed each other’s frenzy about the media,” the book continues.
“Convinced that as champions of goodness they were being persecuted by mendacity and racism, they felt victimized by the mildest criticism.”
Russell says it’s all hogwash, and no one in the extended Windsor clan is overly concerned with trash-talk from bottom-feeders like Russell.
“When you are as famous as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, there is going to be a lot of speculation,” he explained.
“It doesn’t always do anyone good in public life to always be answering and rebutting those claims.”
Harry and Meghan speak about their emotions and their private struggles more often than other royals, but Russell says that’s simply because they’re representative of a younger generation.
“I think Harry and Megan will probably be remembered as the people who bury that attitude for themselves and for future generations of the royals,” said Russell.
“And that, maybe, is no bad thing.”
Incidentally, Bower said he wrote the book with the intention of bringing about Meghan’s downfall.
So maybe take everything he says with many grains of salt.

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European Parliament adopts the New EU Law on Restoration of Ecosystems
The disputed Regulation proposed by the EU Commission for the restoration of lost ecosystems in Europe has received majority approval. The regulation mandates that a minimum of 20% of land and sea surfaces be designated for ecosystem recovery. However, there is significant opposition from the agricultural sector in conflict with Brussels.
Brussels, 12 July 2023
After the negative vote in the Environmental Committee on June 27th, the Plenary of the European Parliament reversed the outcome by majority vote, adopting the disputed Regulation to restore ecosystems in Europe by 2030, aiming to recover at least 20% of terrestrial areas and 20% of marine areas.
The votes against from the EPP, a portion of the Renew Liberals, and the European Conservatives and Right-Wing parties were not enough. They lost by 12 votes. Now, the legislative process continues with the opening of negotiations between the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the Council of EU Ministers to reach an agreement on a final common text.
Open the dashboard of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety for further details on this legislative process.
The content of the Regulation proposed by the Commission
The proposed Nature Restoration Regulation under the EU’s Single Market Programme aimed to establish rules at the EU level for the restoration of ecosystems, with the goal of achieving biodiverse and resilient nature throughout the EU. The regulation recognized the alarming rate of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation, which have negative impacts on people, the economy, and the… Continue reading.
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Crystal Palace have not given up hope of landing Lille midfielder Ibrahim Amadou before tonight's transfer deadline.
The Lille captain has been one of the stories of deadline day so far, with Palace said to be battling with Premier League rivals West Ham and an unnamed third club - believed to be either Everton or Newcastle United - to try and sign the 24-year-old.
Reports earlier this evening (Wednesday) suggested that Amadou had travelled to London by train to try and force through a move, but it is understood that Lille are reluctant to sell him.
However, it is understood that Palace are putting in a higher bid to try and reach an agreement for the midfielder, with the Eagles said to be ahead of West Ham in the race to sign him with less than an hour left in the transfer window.
Meanwhile, Palace are also understood to be close to confirming the arrival of Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth, who arrived in London earlier this evening to finalise his move from FC Midtjylland.
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Tournament winners have been crowned in Tahiti, a change at the top in Fiji and a five-goal haul. Here is a wrap of the action from some of the premier competitions across Oceania.
The Coupe Élite competition in Tahiti came to its conclusion on April 2 with AS Dragon emerging as winners after a tense penalty shoot-out win over AS Tamarii Punaruu.
AS Dragon had booked their place in the final at Stade Pater after beating AS Tefana in the semi-finals, also on penalties, whilst Tamarii Punaruu advanced to the final after prospective semi-final opponents AS Pirae made the decision to withdraw from the tournament.
AS Dragon currently top the Ligue 1 Vini standings and therefore entered the final as favourites but found themselves a goal down after Teikiukumoana Robert Ah Sam scored the opening goal.
However, Teiki Vaea pulled the teams level just before half-time with AS Dragon going on to to win 3-2 on penalties and claim the Coupe Élite trophy.
Ligue 1 returns on April 8, where AS Dragon will look to build on this momentum and maintain their top spot.
Meanwhile, the women’s Coupe du President quarter-final second legs also took place in Tahiti on the same weekend. There were no big turnarounds, despite the best efforts of AS Dragon, whose 1-0 second leg win was not enough to overcome AS Pirae’s 3-1 first-leg lead.
AS Mira won 6-1 to confirm an 11-2 aggregate victory over AS Pueu whilst AS Tiare Hinano and AS Papara FC also advanced to the semi-finals.
In Fiji, there has been a change at the top of the men’s Digicel Premier League following Rewa FC’s 1-1 draw away to Navua FC.
Suva FC now hold a two-point advantage at the top of the table after a Malakai Rakula double secured their 2-0 win over Nadi FC.
Suva are now top of the league on 17 points compared to Rewa’s 15 with both sides unbeaten.
Elsewhere, third-place Ba FC were left stunned after two goals each from Siotame Kubu and Taniela Waqa helped Labasa FC to a 5-2 win, their first victory of the season.
Nadroga FC are fourth after a 2-1 win over Nasinu FC.
Tailevu Naitasiri FC, Navua and Nasinu are now all level on seven points whilst Nadi FC and Labasa are in eighth and ninth with six and five points respectively. Last year’s winners Lautoka FC are bottom but have played just two games. They are back in action in the next round of matches, travelling to face Nasinu.
In the Digicel Women’s Super League, Ba FC continue to dominate, stretching their perfect start to the season with a 4-1 win over Nadroga FC. Labasa FC lost ground in second after a 1-1 draw with third place Suva FC whilst Rewa FC picked up their first win of the season in style, winning 12-1 at Tailevu Naitasiri, Lora Bukalidi scoring five goals.


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Do you know what is the full form of MSP, then in this post we are going to give you the full form of MSP and complete information about it, so if you want to get information on this topic, then you should follow this post. read till the end
What is MSP?
MSP is a “minimum price” for any crop that the government considers as remunerative for farmers and hence deserving of “support”. It is also the price that Indian government agencies pay whenever they purchase a particular crop.
The Centre Government currently fixes MSPs for 23 farm commodities — 7 cereals (paddy, wheat, maize, bajra, jowar, ragi and barley), 5 pulses (chana, arhar/tur, urad, moong and masur), 7 oilseeds (rapeseed-mustard, groundnut, soyabean, sunflower, sesamum, safflower, and nigerseed) and 4 commercial crops (cotton, sugarcane, copra and raw jute).
What is MSP Full Form –
MSP full form stands for Minimum support price
The prices of agricultural commodities often vary due to many factors. If a crop has seen a good harvest season during a particular year, it may see a sharp fall in its prices. This will lead to farmers withdrawing from sowing the crop in the next year which will affect the supply. To counter this, MSP is fixed by the government which is supposed to encourage higher investments and production of crops.
The MSP is fixed twice a year on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), which is a statutory body and submits separate reports recommending prices for Kharif and rabi seasons.
The CACP submits its recommendations to the government in the form of Price Policy Reports every year, separately for five groups of commodities namely kharif crops, rabi crops, sugarcane, raw jute and copra.
After considering the report and views of the state governments and also keeping in view the overall demand and supply situation in the country, the central government takes the final decision to decide the MSP.
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History of MSP –
During the time of Independence, India was staring at a major deficit in terms of cereal production. After the struggling first decade, India decided to go for immense agricultural reforms. It was the first time in the year 1966-67 that the Minimum Support Price was introduced by the Centre. At Rs 54 per quintal, the MSP for wheat was fixed for the first time. The full form of the MSP stands for Minimum support price.
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What was the need of introducing MSP?
On the path to achieving the Green Revolution, Indian policymakers decided that the farmers needed incentives to grow food crops. Otherwise, they won’t opt for crops such as wheat and paddy as they were labor-intensive and didn’t fetch lucrative prices. Hence, to incentivize the farmers and boost production, the MSP was introduced in the 1960s.
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Pontefract Collieries are now just a win away from promotion to Division One of the Toolstation NCE League following massive victories in tight games this week.
Colls followed up a 1-0 win over Knaresborough Town on Saturday with a come from behind 2-1 success in Tuesday night’s local derby against fellow promotion hopefuls Hemsworth MW.
They looked to be in for a tough night when Hemsworth took the lead on the stroke of half-time through their top scorer Nick Guest.
But Ponte turned it round with two goals in two minutes in the second period as centre-back Nigel Danby then midfielder Aaron Joseph netted.
The victory took them seven points clear of Clipstone, who are in action tonight, and eight ahead of third-placed AFC Emley with Hemsworth in fourth a further four points back. The maths are simple now with Pontefract needing two more points to be promoted and if they win all three of their remaining matches they will go up as champions.
Colls were grateful to Aaron Moxam who came up with an 85th minute winner in the 1-0 success against Knaresborough Town on Saturday.
It was tight and tense with so much at stake in Ponte’s bid to end a 15-year wait to get back in the Premier, but with rivals Clipstone and AFC Emley both drawing it was a huge result as it saw them stretch their lead at the top.
It was beginning to look like they would miss out on victory as Knaresborough defended stubbornly and were grateful to keeper Jack Rushworth, who saved well from Andy Catton and Moxam.
Josh Corbett hit a free-kick over while at the other end home keeper Craig Parry was also forced to make a good stop to deny Mitch Hamilton.
The only goal arrived five minutes from time as Colls were given a disputed throw-in and from it they worked space for Moxam to race clear before firing past Rushworth for probably his most important goal yet for the club.
The visitors looked to fight back, but Hamilton hit one effort over and had another saved by Parry as Ponte held on for the massive three points.
Pontefract will now be out to clinch promotion this Saturday when they travel to play second from bottom Lincoln Moorlands Railway (3pm), who they beat 12-2 at home in January.
They are also in action next Tuesday, away to mid-table Hallam (7.45pm).

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LONDON (Reuters) – The yen rallied on Thursday as fading hopes of a U.S.-China commerce deal at this month’s G20 assembly and large avenue protests in Hong Kong drove traders into safe-haven belongings.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. greenback and Euro notes are seen on this November 7, 2016 image illustration. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
The yen neared a one-week excessive versus the greenback, rising zero.2% to 108.295.
In opposition to the Australian greenback it soared to its highest since a January flash crash. The Aussie, seen as a barometer of world threat sentiment, was additionally harm by jobs information taken as a inexperienced gentle for an early rate of interest reduce.
With rising doubts about any enchancment in what U.S. President Trump known as “testy” commerce relations between Washington and Beijing earlier than the G20 summit, traders bought shares and appeared for security.
Including to the unease, protests broke out once more in Hong Kong over a deliberate extradition legislation with mainland China, whereas oil costs surged after experiences of a tanker on hearth within the Gulf of Oman adopted earlier sabotage assaults on vessels close to the Fujairah emirate.
“The chance aversion and falling inventory markets are supporting the yen as traditional,” mentioned Bart Wakabayashi, Tokyo department supervisor for State Avenue Financial institution and Belief. “The Australian greenback’s underperformance can also be a booster for the yen.”
The Aussie was down zero.three% in opposition to the U.S. foreign money at $zero.6911 whereas in opposition to the yen it dropped zero.6% to 74.80 yen.
MUFG analysts famous that markets had been pricing in a 65% likelihood of an Australian charge reduce in July, and a greater than 80% likelihood of 1 by August and September. Australian authorities bond yields slid to report lows. “General this could hold downward strain on the Aussie going ahead,” they wrote in a be aware to purchasers.
The U.S. greenback index, which measures the foreign money in opposition to a basket of rivals, inched decrease to 96.929, whereas the euro rose zero.1% to $1.1297 in a quiet begin to the buying and selling day in London.
The greenback index had dropped to 96.459 on Monday, its lowest since late March, following a pointy decline in long-term U.S. Treasury yields. They fell to close two-year lows final week after a tender U.S. jobs report bolstered expectations of an rate of interest reduce by the Federal Reserve.
Sterling slipped on Wednesday as British lawmakers defeated an try led by the opposition Labour Occasion to attempt to block a no-deal Brexit.
Uncertainty over Brexit, and the Conservative social gathering management contest, are retaining the pound below strain, though the foreign money stays firmly inside current buying and selling ranges. Early on Thursday it slipped zero.2% to $1.2667.
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After a much needed 5-3 win over Oakland on Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays will look to make it two in a row this afternoon. Willy Adames and Brandon Lowe came up big in the win, both collecting three hits apiece.
Tampa Bay used seven pitchers last night, and have made multiple moves in advance of Saturday’s contest. Austin Pruitt, who hurled three innings was optioned to Triple-A Durham while Daniel Robertson was placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation. To compensate, the Rays recalled LHP Adam Kolarek and promoted 3B/UTL, Mike Brosseau. Catcher Anthony Bemboom was moved to the 60-day IL to create space on the 40-man roster for Brosseau.
Like Robertson, Brosseau has the ability to play all over the diamond, which could allow the utility man to see regular action against left-handed pitching while he’s on the active roster. Over 283 plate appearances with the Bulls this season, Brosseau has slashed .313 BA/.406 OBP/.579 SLG/.985 OPS with 35 extra-base hits including 14 homers. His .416 wOBA and 148 wRC+ are impressive, as is his ability to see a lot of pitches and put the ball in play (11.7 BB%, 17.7 K%).
Per Neil Solondz (Rays Radio Blog) at the time of his call-up Brosseau was leading the International League in RBI (57), was third in runs scored (50), second in doubles (20), and fifth in OPS (.985)
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Yonny Chirinos (7-3, 3.00 ERA) will get the start for the Rays this afternoon, pitching opposite of Mike Fiers (7-3, 4.38 ERA).
Yonny Chirinos allowed three runs on five hits and a walk over six innings while striking out six on Monday. The right-hander fired off his second consecutive quality start, but with Masahiro Tanaka throwing a shutout for the Yankees, that wasn’t good enough. Chirinos owns a 3.00 ERA and a 4.53 K/BB over 81 innings this season. He allowed two runs on seven hits (including a homer) and a walk on June 12 against Oakland, while punching out seven.
Mike Fiers yielded two unearned runs on three hits and two walks across six innings on Monday, fanning four batters. Fiers has earned a win in three straight starts and has won five consecutive decisions dating back to May 7. Baltimore collected both of their runs in the second inning after a throwing error by Matt Chapman. Fiers lowered his ERA to 4.26 across 82-1/3 innings. He limited the Rays to two runs on three hits (including a homer) and a walk across six innings on June 11. Key Matchups: Willy Adames (2-2, HR, RBI, BB), Avisail Garcia (4-8, 2B), Guillermo Heredia (1-3, 3B), Kevin Kiermaier (3-10), Tommy Pham (1-3, HR, RBI)
You can read about the series in our preview, while the starting lineup and Noteworthiness are below.
Rays 6/22/19 Starting Lineup
- Lowe 2B
- Pham LF
- Choi 1B
- Meadows RF
- Garcia DH
- Kiermaier CF
- Adames SS
- Wendle 3B
- Zunino C
— Rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, right-hander Anthony Banda scheduled to pitch a couple of innings with the Charlotte Stone Crabs on Sunday.
— You can read about the ongoing Rays Stadium Saga at the links below. I know, I also have a headache…beer me the strength.


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Journal Of Neuroimmunology
We challenged to create a mouse model of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) induced by AQP4 peptide immunization. Intradermal immunization with AQP4 p201-220 peptide induced paralysis in C57BL/6J mice, but not in AQP4 KO mice. AQP4 peptide-immunized mice showed pathological features similar to NMOSD. Administration of anti-IL-6 receptor antibody (MR16-1) inhibited the induction of clinical signs and prevented the loss of GFAP/AQP4 and deposition of complement factors in AQP4 peptide-immunized mice. This novel experimental model may contribute to further understanding the pathogenesis of NMOSD, elucidating the mechanism of action of therapeutic agents, and developing new therapeutic approaches.

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This is the kind of restaurant for people who don't like Japanese food. Let me explain: if you think that all the Japanese restaurants serve only raw fish and you really hate it, then, this is your restaurant! Kenji loves cooking the kind of food that you could eat in a canteen (not a posh restaurant); udon noddles, vegetables, stuffed meat and lots of "cooked" meals that you will adore. We've invited many friends to this restaurant and all of them enjoyed the food. Then, next time you visit Barcelona, treat yourself and visit this canteen. I almost forgot, it is cheap!
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1. Meetings of the Administrative Council shall be convened by its Chairman.
2. The President of the Office shall take part in the deliberations, unless the Administrative Council decides otherwise. He shall not have the right to vote.
3. The Administrative Council shall hold an ordinary meeting once a year; in addition, it shall meet on the initiative of its Chairman or at the request of the Commission or of one-third of the Member States.
4. It shall adopt rules of procedure, and may set up, in accordance with these rules, Committees placed under its authority.
5. The Administrative Council may invite observers to attend its meetings.
6. The secretariat for the Administrative Council shall be provided by the Office.


GAO’s reports and testimonies give Congress, federal agencies, and the public timely, fact-based, non-partisan information that can improve government operations and save taxpayers billions of dollars.
Harmful overgrowths of algae—called algal blooms—are a problem in all 50 states. These blooms can hurt aquatic plants and animals by producing toxins, consuming oxygen, and limiting light penetration in the water.
U.S. laboratories working with dangerous biological pathogens (commonly referred to as high-containment laboratories) have proliferated in recent years. As a result, the public is concerned about the oversight of these laboratories.


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Christmas Sale: If you’d like info on getting any of my books (tax-free & with no shipping costs!) for you or as a personalized gift for someone, click here.
Welcome to the 8th Day of Christmas Giveaway!!
Each day, December 1-12th, I am featuring a fellow Proverbs 31 sister and an aspect of Christmas. You’ll get to know her and she, in turn, will offer a fabulous giveaway! Simply leave a comment on her post to be entered in the drawing.
And, one soon-to-be-very-giddy gal who comments on all 12 posts will win the GRAND PRIZE! You may comment on all posts until Monday, December 13th at 5:00 pm EST when the winners will be announced. (to see the grand prize and get caught up on the posts click here)
Now, for our next guest, the creative Rachel Olsen!!!
Rachel Olsen leads woman to seek and savor Christ. She is on the writing team and the speaker team at Proverbs 31 Ministries. She serves as Chief Editor for the online devotions Encouragement for Today, which reach about 375,000 women daily.
Rachel lives in a coastal town with her husband and two children, where she loves to browse bookstores, sip lattes at Starbucks, and walk the beach season round. To learn more about Rachel, stop by her blog at www.RachelOlsen.com.
Little known fact about Rachel: “When I was in graduate school, I played drums for a while at my church. We needed a drummer for the Sunday night service so I bought an electronic set I could practice on in my apartment with head-phones, and I learned to play. I’m not great at it but I can do it, and it’s really fun!”
Favorite Christmas Carol
“Pa rum pa pum pum” goes the line 21 times in one of my favorite Christmas carols. You guessed it, The Little Drummer Boy. This song has a powerful way of humbling me and focusing my heart on what’s truly important.
The lyrics tell the story of a young boy who has come to see the baby Jesus. As he stands staring into the meager manger he tells the infant, “Little Baby, I am a poor boy too. I have no gift to bring that’s fit for our King.” And then he offers his services to the Lord by asking, “Shall I play for you?” Mary gives the nod and the little boy begins to play the simple drum – wanting to play his absolute best for Jesus.
I so identify with that little boy who has no fancy gifts to bring Jesus.
Like him, all I can offer is myself and what I know how to do.
For the little drummer boy, it was striking rhythmic beats on his instrument and helping people feel moved through music. For me, it’s typing on my keyboard and helping people feel moved through words.
It’s a simple thing; most everyone can write. Most everybody does.
I’m not the world’s best writer either. But words are my drum, so I play. I think we each have a “drum” to play.
As the song ends, it describes the baby Jesus smiling in pleasure at the little drummer boy. That’s my hope – that prospect sets my soul aflutter. When my breath here draws to an end and I stand before Jesus, I hope he’ll look over my life and my words, smile, and say, “Well done my good and faithful servant.”
Seriously, this song makes me cry every single time.
Being a word-girl fallen head over heels with the Word Made Flesh – of course I’m giving away words today! The winner will receive:
~ A year’s subscription to the P31 Woman magazine.
~ And a copy of my new book It’s No Secret: Revealing Divine Truths Every Woman Should Know.
Okay girlfriends…..I’m sure you’ve already figured out the question! What is your favorite Christmas song or carol? Leave a comment telling us and you’ll be entered in Rachel’s giveaway.


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"You’re taking my picture!"
Freddy The Fox by: [Rob Lee]Photographers note: "This brave fox wandered up on our porch. He's half cat, half dog, and all cute. When the fox first came for a visit we instantly named it "Freddy the Fox." But after we got to know it we found out Freddy is actually Frederica."
(You can still call Frederica “Freddy”!)
"No, Rosie, you can not reach those TOMS."
"Yes, hello, is this the tree of life???"
Everything is awesome when there’s a two-story Lego sculpture in front of you…
"Sometimes I’d like to think I’m a brush stroke of genius… But I don’t actually believe I’ve been painted into existence yet, I guess."- F.W.


Fashion: with flowers in my hair
Whether you are channelling 1960s hippy or Renaissance maiden, flower crowns are in vogue and not just at festivals.
Photograph: Getty images
In 2011, when Jasmin Larian was 21 and a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, she started making silk floral crowns in her spare time for herself and her friends to wear out on the town. Her designs were modest - white and pink roses on a simple wire frame - but they sparked immediate reactions from strangers.
“I was in the Jane Hotel one night wearing a crown,” Larian recalled. “This man walked up to me and offered to buy it off my head for $50 to give to his girlfriend. I didn’t want to sell it to him, but he persuaded me. Four months later, I moved back to Los Angeles and went to the Coachella festival, and saw a girl there wearing that same piece. She said she had bought it off someone else’s head for $100! That’s when I knew I had a business to start.”
She called her line of crowns Cult Gaia because, she said, “so many people coveted them that they felt like cult items, and Gaia is the goddess of the earth,” and started selling them in earnest via a website. Now she sources vintage silk blooms from all over the world and employs a staff of 10 at a studio in downtown Los Angeles to keep up with the demand for her handmade work.
Flower children and Renaissance maidens
Floral crowns, although they conjure visions of Renaissance maidens with hollyhocks and laurel in their hair or 1960s flower children weaving daisy chains, are having a decidedly new moment. Inspired by the bohemian, petal-adorned style of celebrities like Lana Del Rey, who is photographed more often than not with Technicolor roses atop her long locks, chic urbanites are increasingly drawn to flower headpieces as both a fashion statement and a novel way to reconnect with the natural world.
Fresh crowns have become a must-have whimsical element at fashion-world parties, with bright young florists enlisted to help guests construct their own botanic creations. “The craze really began with fashion bloggers,” said Bess Wyrick of Celadon and Celery, whose crown business took off after she crafted an avant-garde floral piece for Jeff Koons to wear for a cover of New York magazine. “They started requesting floral pieces for concerts or parties or going to the beach for the weekend. Now I am getting a lot of requests from women who just want to wear something special and unique.”
Part of the appeal of a fresh flower crown, Wyrick asserts, is that it cannot last. “There’s something so exhilarating about that,” she said, “so connected to the earth.” Celadon and Celery charges $300 to $500 for a single piece. Kelly Cobb, an owner of 2h flowers loves to wear fresh crowns and has her delivery girls don blooms in their hair, but she decided to make perennial silk crowns to give women pieces that look herbaceous but that don’t droop in the summer sun.
“We started getting a lot of requests for Coachella and other festival weekends,” Cobb said, “and I didn’t want to ship anything fresh, so I started working with silk, and people were surprised to see how beautiful the permanent crowns turned out.”


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2nd day of retreat
I woke up early, about 5:45; the same as yesterday and got up. It was light outside and a cool breeze was coming through the open window that is near my bed. I got me some coffee and a bowl of cereal and sat down in front of a nice window and enjoyed the view.
So I have another seven days of silence, of just sitting and waiting and using Psalm 139 as my lectio, well at least for the time being. I felt a little anxious about that, but I am like that at times. Prayer is not always an easy business since it is in reality a call, a grace, leading to deeper communion with the Presence that accompanies us all the days of our lives. Sitting, being, not thinking, breathing, can be difficult at times, well at least it is for me. Yet perhaps this doing ‘nothing’ is not only one of the hardest things to do, but also perhaps one of the most creative. Alert, but relaxed attention, can be tiring at times and even feel oppressive, because of innate resistance that is often present in me to intimacy, not only with God but also with others.
During these prolonged times of silence is when I experience my own inner fragmentation the strongest and that is when patience needs to be brought consciously to the fore. For it is then that compassion can be learned for oneself, these voices clamoring for attention and must not be fought, but actually embraced and loved because they are part of who I am…. my past walking with me through my life. To fear these inner forms or to try to repress them will only lead to greater spiritual and psychological problems. For truly the deeper our relationship with God, the more truth about oneself is also learned. For humility is all about truth…. and not being overly defensive when these aspects come to the surface is a great boon. The truth does set us free in many ways.
So I went out after breakfast and walked the labyrinth again. Each time the experience is different as is to be expected of course. Before I started I found a very rough stone near to where I was standing and picked it up. It was unpolished, unattractive so I decided to take it with me on my journey and then leave it at the center when I arrived there. I think the stone represented all of the aspects of myself that I still am not at peace about, but needed to leave with the more polished stones, for the so called underdeveloped and darker aspects of ourselves also need to be embraced, for in them is a great deal of creativity that also needs to be released, though again consciously.
The walk this time was wearying and I was tempted to cut it short. Then it came to me what the labyrinth was trying to tell me, that life is often weary….work, relationships and yes even this retreat and it is best to own up to that. Weariness is also an important experience and should not be thrown aside but listened to. So one step at a time I continued my walk… it seemed like forever. On the way back I found the polished stone that I left yesterday and stopped to look at it. On it was two twigs in the form of a perfect cross and I thought that interesting, since the cross is an important part of the Christian faith. In fact the cross and the resurrection are inseparable. A lesson that I am slow at learning and perhaps will be that way until my death. So I picked it up and carried it for a few turns and then put it down…..perhaps I will see it there tomorrow or it will be back in the center again.
Prayer is about facing life as well as being in relationship with the Eternal. For me, it is love that I seek, but it can be sought in ways that attempt to run from the innate pain of existence. Being conscious beings comes with a price. To try to alleviate this pain through lesser loves, in the end will only complicate matters. So yes prayer is not an escape from life but a facing it with all of its rigors and unanswered questions. Along with this, doubt plays an important role, for it calls us to question and deepen our faith.
Lots of twist and turns that is what the labyrinth teaches, yet just take one step at a time, one moment, one breath and learning to move deeper into unknowing. We all have opinions and the tendency is to make them the truth, when in fact “Truth” is what calls us; the goad that can seem unmerciful, yet if my faith is true, then this life is one long birthing into something that hopefully will leave us all eternally astonished.


Secoo Holding Ltd (Secoo)(Nasdaq:SECO), a large luxury e-commerce platform in Asia, announced on Wednesday a strategic partnership with Oracle in China to launch a new office automation system
, improving Secoo's strategy development and upgrading its technology.
Office automation systems
were, therefore, proved to be highly effective in public sector engineering organizations resulting in not only improvement in efficiency of processes but also economic advantages.
LWMC and PITB inked MoU for E-Filling and Office Automation System
. The systems will ensure increased transparency and security of internal and external correspondence and promote Paperless culture in public sector.
LAHORE -- After experimentation at the Operations Deputy Inspector General's office, the e-Filing and Office Automation System
(e-FOAS) is being introduced at the police station level.
The Provincial Minister was given detailed briefing about various aspects of the ongoing developmental project including e-governance initiative, KP security solution, computerization of arm licenses, establishment of citizen facilitation centres, office automation system
ICT endowment fund, KP employees data bank etc and told that work on these projects is speedily in progress while some of them are near completion.
Budding a powerful law office automation system
is comparable to building a skyscraper.
In Jones' own department, Data General minicomputer users employ DG's CEO office automation system
Datapoint has enhanced its Pro-Vista office automation system
with several hardware and software additions and a fiber-optic link for its ARC local network.
Individual banks use off-the-shelf personal-computing software without sacrificing the superior networking or share-resource processing and storage capabilities of a full-function office automation system
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VIDEO PODCAST: John Dante Prevedini leads a discussion about Youth Involvement in Classical Music - this specially extended illustrated feature includes contributions from Christopher Morley, Gerald Fenech, Halida Dinova, Patricia Spencer and Roderic Dunnett.
VIDEO PODCAST: Women Composers - Our special hour-long illustrated feature on women composers includes contributions from Diana Ambache, Gail Wein, Hilary Tann, Natalie Artemas-Polak and Victoria Bond.
Ensemble. Not To Be Missed - Giuseppe Pennisi reports from a performance of Vivaldi's pastiche 'Tamerlano'
Ensemble. Twilight of Dreams - Giuseppe Pennisi experiences a pastiche for our times at the opening of Teatro Massimo di Palermo's 2021 season
CD Spotlight. Fresh Repertoire - Austin Moorhead's guitar recital, heard by Patric Standford. '... a programme to which it is well worth giving time.'
Ensemble. Brisk Ebullience - Lawrence Budmen sends a second report from this summer's Tanglewood Festival
Ensemble. Another Treat - Martinu's 'Mirandolina' at Garsington Opera, by Roderic Dunnett
CD Spotlight. Portraits in Music - 'The Sucker Punch Requiem' by Lisle Ellis, enjoyed by Ron Bierman. 'Recommended ... to classical listeners interested in expanding their listening domain.'
Record box. The masque of pastiche - Trevor Hold listens to baritone songs by John Jeffreys


Audra McDonald isn’t your average entertainer. The universally acclaimed actress and singer won her record-breaking sixth Tony Award for her show-stopping portrayal of Billie Holiday in the 2014 Broadway production of “Lady Day” at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. Add to that already impressive résumé two Grammy Awards and an Emmy nomination for her work as host of “Live from Lincoln Center,” and it becomes clear that she’s a once-in-a-lifetime type of talent. On Thursday, Oct. 1, McDonald comes to town for a one-night only performance of show tunes, popular standards and original pieces written especially to take advantage of her vocal abilities at the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. $11.50-$62. richmondcenterstage.com.


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Conquistadors: The Struggle for Colonial Power in Latin America, 1492-1825 represents the richest single available source of primary source material from the "Age of Discovery" outside Spain. This remarkable collection features expedition records, original letters and maps of exploration and colonization, and "diaries of discoveries" from South America, providing an essential documentary resource on this fascinating era. Conquistadors: The Struggle for Colonial Power in Latin America, 1492-1825 offers a stunning testimony to European exploitation.
In constant competition for the wealth and dominion of the Americas, Britain, the Netherlands, France and Portugal were all involved in negotiations and colonial exploitation along with Spain. All these axes are represented in this collection, which features narratives of battles, descriptions of mining, trading and evangelization from all the European powers, dispatches from colonial governors and descriptions of native civilizations. At the core of the British Library's extensive Latin American collection lie "The Venezuela Papers," a collection of 40 manuscript volumes of official letters and documents relating to the Spanish occupation of Trinidad, Margarita, Guiana, Venezuela and other adjacent provinces and islands and to their differences there with the English, dating from 1530 to 1824.
The emphasis of the collection however is very much on exploration, with maps, scrolls, descriptions of voyages by sea and river, terrain, flora and fauna, settlement posts, plantations and mines, missionary activities, and "diaries of discoveries." Territories represented include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Florida, Guatemala, Guiana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Patagonia, Peru, Puerto Rico, Texas, Uruguay, Venezuela and the West Indies. Languages include Spanish, English, Portuguese, French and Italian.
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Clean up of debris from Bronx River to begin on November 6th
Release Date: October 26, 2011
Greenburgh and Elmsford’s initiatives during the past month to reduce flooding by cleaning up debris from the Saw Mill River has generated county-wide momentum that could lead to less flooding in the future. The Westchester County Executive announced a county-wide effort called River Rescue. Volunteers are being invited to remove debris in and along the Bronx River. Old Kensico Road & Fulton Park were among the neighborhoods that experienced severe flooding during the recent storms. The event will take place Sunday, November 6 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at six locations off the Bronx River Parkway between White Plains and Bronxville.
I applaud this county-wide effort. And, am very pleased that different levels of government are working cooperatively to solve an important county wide problem. One community cannot do the cleanup alone. For debris cleanup to be effective – communities along the entire river must do their share. This is a good initial county action—that hopefully will lead to more initiatives to address our flooding problem.
Individuals, civic organizations, scout troops, businesses and non-profit groups are being asked to spend a few hours removing accumulated debris and tree branches from the river, with the goal of curtailing flooding by removing impediments to the natural flow of the river.
Volunteers can register on-line by going to westchestergov.com/river-rescue-registration or by telephone (914) 864-7318.
Members of the New York State Turf and Landscape Association will also volunteer their time and equipment to the River Rescue effort, with representatives at each of the cleanup sites. The association will remove fallen trees near Main Street in White Plains and Paxton Avenue in Bronxville.
“ Volunteer projects involve cleaning the river and riverbanks by removing branches, plastic bottles and other debris at the following locations:
· County Center White Plains: at the stream behind the building and along the Bronx River Pathway north of the County Center parking lot;
· Near Main Street in White Plains;
· Butler/Garth Woods, Scarsdale;
· County Tennis Courts/Anne’s Way, Scarsdale;
· Bronxville Lake, Bronxville, and
· Headquarters Field, Bronxville.
Volunteer team captains and county staff will be on hand at each location to assist volunteers and direct their efforts. Participants should dress for the weather. Gloves, plastic bags and small hand tools will be provided. Volunteers however, are encouraged to bring their own tools, as quantities are limited.
Anyone wishing to volunteer at a specific site may proceed directly there. Shuttle bus services will be available for those who would like to meet and be transported to a site. The shuttle buses will launch from the Westchester County Center’s east parking lot, 198 Central Avenue in White Plains at 10:05 a.m. Shuttle service will be limited.
From: email@example.com [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.org] On Behalf Of Paul Feiner
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 8:15 PM
Subject: FW: FLOODING PROGRESS REPORT--walkway over hudson is amazing--could lead to tzbridge park
PROGRESS REPORT--SAW MILL RIVER CLEAN UP
During the past few weeks the Greenburgh Public Works Department, working with the village of Elmsford, have spent about 640 man hours removing debris on the Saw Mill River. We estimate that we will be spending about 360 more hours. We have removed about 10 trucks of debris on the river--expect to pick up 3 or 4 more truck loads. We found lots of plastics, bottles, styrofoam, two oil tanks, some tires in the river--all have been picked up.
It's a slow process. We have cleared debris from only about 1/2 a mile so far. Have another 1/2 mile to go. We started near the Elmsford Little League ballfield, just south of Babbitt Court and have tracked south down the river. We are now working near the I-87/Saw Mill River Parkway interchange.
Our costs? About $18,500 in labor costs. Probably another $10,000 to complete. And, about $5,000 in disposal costs. We are seeking reimbursement from FEMA.
We need to be more proactive --and hope other communities along the river will also take similar proactive measures. THe village of Hastings has already contacted me--expressing interest in clearing debris in Hastings.
The clean up that we have initiated won't solve the flooding problem. Hopefully, it will help. After the next storm we will be able to assess how helpful our work has been.
WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON WALK TODAY WAS AMAZING!
Spent two hours with Fred Schaeffer, founder of Walkway over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie--walking across the bridge over the Hudson. About 8,000 other people walked over the bridge today. 600,000 people enjoy the bridge every year! An amazing walk with incredible views of the Hudson and the fall foliage. I strongly encourage those who are interested in the new proposal to turn the old TZ bridge into a tappan park bridge (suburban version of the high line) to take a walk over the bridge.
It's amazing. Next steps to turn old TZ bridge into a TZ bridge park or high line:
1) Scoping session--Doubletree Hotel, Tarrytown Tuesday from 4- 9 PM. Officials will provide more details on new bridge. Please attend.
2) November 16th--meeting Greenburgh Town Hall cafeteria. Forming new committee to persuade state officials to save the old TZ bridge and create a bridge park.
3) Need to encourage state officials to conduct an engineering study to determine costs/feasibility of saving bridge.


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State Assembly committee OKs NJCC-endorsed anti-hunger bills
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The New Jersey Catholic Conference – the public policy arm of the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey – participated in a Nov. 29 news conference in Trenton to endorse 13 bills aimed at reducing hunger and food waste in New Jersey.
Participating in the conference were James King, NJCC Office of Social Concerns director; Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19); Assemblywoman Joann Downey (D-11), chairwoman of the state Assembly Human Service Committee, and Hunger Free New Jersey (formerly the New Jersey Anti-Hunger Coalition.)
Coughlin, who has made hunger a top priority, said the legislation could curb hunger on college campuses, connect people with food assistance, raise awareness of hunger in New Jersey, reduce food waste and provide more healthy shopping options for people living in “food deserts” – urban areas in which it is difficult for residents to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food.
“I thank Speaker Coughlin for his leadership in reducing food waste and ending hunger in New Jersey,” King said during the news conference. “The plight of the poor has been and remains a priority for the Catholic Church in New Jersey. Every day, dioceses and Catholic Charities agencies in New Jersey see and share the struggles of these families trying to live in dignity and provide for their children and themselves.”
Advocates consider A4702, “Hunger-Free Campus Act,” the most significant of the 13 bills. This legislation would appropriate $1 million for a grant program to address hunger among students enrolled in New Jersey’s public colleges and universities. The bill would help more college students enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and allow them to use their benefits to buy food at campus stores. It would also help colleges establish food pantries, and develop a “Swipe Out Hunger” student meal credit sharing program, or designate a certain amount of funds for free meal vouchers.
King recounted a conversation he had with a father of two young children while helping distribute food to the needy just prior to Thanksgiving.
“He shared with me that he is working multiple jobs to provide for his family. Despite his efforts, the family at times does not have enough to eat,” King recalled. “He said, ‘You cannot know how difficult it is when your children look at you and say they are hungry, and there is no food in the house. It is like a small part of me dies.’”
“The Catholic bishops and Catholic Charities agencies commend Speaker Coughlin for giving the plight of the hungry priority,” King continued. “We fully endorse the anti-hunger legislation and encourage members from both parties to work together to ensure these bills become law.”
Immediately following the news conference, the Assembly Human Services Committee approved all 13 bills. The full Assembly is expected to vote on the legislative package Dec. 17.[[In-content Ad]]


ok i have an old p3 server i found hiding in bits cupboard. when i boot it up i get the old media error - check cable message. i think it maybe the keyboard connection as no matter which keyboard i plug in they dont work. trying to get at the bios so i can disable stuff in case its that when i relaised the bloody thing isnt working :o
anyway, any ideas? if it is the connection on the motherboard can this be fixed or is new board time?


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If you have a tooth that is suffering from extensive decay or damage, your dentist may refer you to an endodontist. Did you know that endodontists have been called the superheroes of dentistry? Here’s how an endodontist can save your tooth.
What is an Endodontist?
Endodontists are dentists who specialize in saving teeth. Like regular dentists, they complete 4 years of dental school, but endodontists also dedicate an extra 2 or 3 years to studying how to treat the conditions that can affect the innermost part of your tooth called the pulp or root.
Endodontists are sometimes called the superheroes of dentistry because all that additional education and training makes them experts at saving teeth that might otherwise require extraction.
What Will an Endodontist Do?
How an endodontist can save your tooth depends on the condition or disease affecting your tooth, but usually an endodontist will perform a root canal. A root canal is a procedure that is similar to how a regular dentist treats a cavity, except that it goes deeper. Endodontists have special tools that can help them to see the microscopic inner part of the affected tooth, remove damage and infection, and clean it.
Once the damaged or infected pulp is removed, the tooth is ready for the endodontist to restore it, typically with what is called a crown. Dental crowns are caps that look like a natural tooth and are used to help seal and protect your tooth from future damage.
Will it Hurt?
If thinking about the idea of having a root canal procedure makes you feel nervous, that’s totally normal. It may help to know that endodontists are specialists in pain management, so root canal procedures performed by endodontists rarely cause discomfort. Also, while regular dentists typically perform 2 to 3 root canals weekly, endodontists perform an average of 25 every week, so when you see an endodontist you’re receiving the utmost expertise.
When Should I See an Endodontist?
If your dentist has talked about the possibility of an extraction or has recommended that you see an endodontist, you should make an appointment right away to find out how an endodontist can save your tooth. Or if you have a tooth that is causing severe discomfort or appears significantly damaged, it’s a good idea to call an endodontist to ask questions and schedule a consultation. When your tooth is at risk of being lost or you are experiencing discomfort, urgency matters. Seeing an endodontist as soon as possible can help to ensure the best possible outcome for your tooth.
Call our Lee's Summit dental office to make an appointment with a dentist who may be able to help you find out more about this topic, and improve your oral health.

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With momentum on his side, Cash thinks that the 25-year-old will win another "half a dozen" Grand Slam titles, including Wimbledon.
"In the fifth set against Djokovic, Murray was complaining that his legs felt like jelly. This was caused by fatigue but also nerves and pressure. Winning a first Grand Slam will certainly help that," said Cash.
"I think he will win half a dozen Grand Slams. I think he will certainly win the Australian Open and Wimbledon, possibly even next year.
"And he will be number one in the very near future."
Cash won the SW19 title in 1987.


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- Where should I massage if I have a headache?
- How do you get rid of a headache instantly?
- Where is the pressure point to get rid of a headache?
- What can you eat to stop headaches?
- What is the best cure for a headache?
- Why does pressing on temples relieve headache?
- Why is the top of my head hurting?
- What your headache is telling you?
- How do you get rid of a headache when you don’t have medicine?
- What stops your head from hurting?
- How do you relieve pressure in your head?
- What does a high blood pressure headache feel like?
- How long do headaches last?
- Why won’t my headache go away?
- What causes pains in the head?
Where should I massage if I have a headache?
Massage Therapy to Ease Headaches and Tension Start by placing your thumbs on your cheekbones close to your ears, and use your fingertips to gently apply pressure and rub the temples (the soft spot between the corner of your eye and your ear)..
How do you get rid of a headache instantly?
18 Remedies to Get Rid of Headaches NaturallyDrink Water. Inadequate hydration may lead you to develop a headache. … Take Some Magnesium. … Limit Alcohol. … Get Adequate Sleep. … Avoid Foods High in Histamine. … Use Essential Oils. … Try a B-Complex Vitamin. … Soothe Pain with a Cold Compress.More items…•
Where is the pressure point to get rid of a headache?
Pressure Point LI-4 (Hegu) Pressure point LI-4, also called Hegu, is located between the base of your thumb and index finger. Doing acupressure on this point to relieve pain and headaches.
What can you eat to stop headaches?
What foods are good for migraines?orange, yellow, and green vegetables, such as summer squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, and spinach.carbonated, spring, or tap water.rice, especially brown rice.dried or cooked fruits, particularly non-citrus kinds such as cherries and cranberries.More items…
What is the best cure for a headache?
Treatment might include:Rest in a quiet, dark room.Hot or cold compresses to your head or neck.Massage and small amounts of caffeine.Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) and aspirin.More items…
Why does pressing on temples relieve headache?
What about rubbing your temples when a tension headaches starts to build — does it help? “Muscle tension varies, so rubbing on your temples may not bring relief,” says Dr. Bang. “But rubbing on the tender spots, or trigger points, in your neck and shoulder muscles can help.”
Why is the top of my head hurting?
Tension headaches are the most common cause of headaches that occur on the top of the head. They cause a constant pressure or aching around the head, which may feel like a tight band has been placed around the head. You may also feel pain in your neck and near the back of your head or temples.
What your headache is telling you?
If you’re experiencing a headache located in the forehead, it may be another sign of a tension headache. If the pain is only affecting one side of the forehead it may be an indicator of a migraine or cluster headache. Forehead headaches are also commonly caused by infection of the Frontal sinus.
How do you get rid of a headache when you don’t have medicine?
People can try many of these remedies right away, and some of them might help to prevent headaches in the future.Water. … Cold compress. … Warm compress. … Remove any pressure on the head. … Turn down the lights. … Try some herbal tea. … Exercise. … Check for food intolerance.More items…•
What stops your head from hurting?
Over-the-counter medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen can help reduce the pain. “Lifestyle changes to relax and reduce stress might help, such as yoga, stretching, massage, and other tension relievers,” says Dr. Linda Porter, an NIH expert on pain research.
How do you relieve pressure in your head?
7 home remedies for sinus pressureSteam. Dry air and dry sinuses can increase sinus pressure and cause headaches and throbbing pain. … Saline flush. A common treatment for sinus pressure and congestion is a saline wash. … Resting. … Elevation. … Hydration. … Relaxation techniques. … Exercise.
What does a high blood pressure headache feel like?
According to a paper in the Iranian Journal of Neurology, headaches due to high blood pressure typically occur on both sides of the head. The headache pain tends to pulsate and often gets worse with physical activity.
How long do headaches last?
Headaches can last between 30 minutes and several hours.
Why won’t my headache go away?
And if the underlying cause — the problem in your neck — isn’t treated, your headache won’t go away. Cervicogenic headaches can be caused by injuries, arthritis, bone fractures, tumors, or infection. Your posture or falling asleep in an awkward position could cause a cervicogenic headache.
What causes pains in the head?
The most common, a tension headache can be triggered by stress and muscle tension. It starts slowly, and your head usually hurts on both sides. The pain is dull, and may feel like a vise around your head. Migraines are different because they often involve multiple symptoms.


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Tag: Matt Hickman
‘It does not necessarily take a fist to create a punch in the gut.’
‘This fourteen-story YA fiction anthology delves into the experience of being bullied—socially, emotionally, physically, psychologically, and sexually. The school hallways, walks home, and house walls are no longer the boundaries for intimidation and harassment. With the rapid-fire response time of social media and smartphones, bullying has lost all limits, and the lines among truth, lies, and real accountability have become blurred.’
Cornered includes works from
Rhoda Belleza, Kirsten Miller, Mayra Lazara Dole, Matthue Roth, Sheba Karim, Kate Ellison, Jennifer Brown,Brendan Halpin, Jamie Adoff, Elizabeth Miles, David Yoo, James Lecesne, Josh Berk, Lish McBride, Zetta Elliott
I originally had this shelved on Goodreads as ‘ya-general’, but I had to add it to my ‘ya-horror’ shelf as well. ‘Cornered’ is pretty far out of my genre comfort zone, but it horrified me on a different level.
I’ve read a lot of (IMHO) outstanding fictional books about bullying –
THE 8th by Matt Shaw, JEREMY by Matt Hickman, MY BEAUTIFUL SUICIDE by Atty Eve, RAGE by Stephen King, and most recently RAGE by Kimberly A. Bettes. (just to name a few). I think ‘Cornered’ hurt a little deeper because the stories lacked the gratifyingly bloody revenge from the victim(s).
I have the outline prepared, so BOLO for full review & author info.
I came across an article I posted in 2013 when I searched for keyword word ‘bully’, and I want to share it again now. Please check it out when you have the time.
CUSTOMERS NOTE: This title is recommended for Kindle Unlimited users who can download these short, creepy single stories as part of their subscription at no extra cost.
A vast majority of people look down upon the women who work in the ‘Adult Entertainment Industry’. These people usually fall into two separate categories –
First are those with the “Strippers are nothing but whores and drug addicts” mindset, and then there are the “Aww, that poor girl must have been abused growing up – let’s try to save her” crusaders.
Well, I hate to break it to ya, but the girls that do fall into one of those categories are the exception, NOT the rule when it comes to dancers.
Karen has been workin’ the pole for about two and a half years, and she doesn’t find it demeaning in the slightest. In fact, she feels empowered by it.
Plus, it pays for a pretty posh lifestyle.
The club she works for now takes care of their dancers, and does everything in their power to ensure the safety of the girls who work there. But people can get careless, and they let their guard down. That’s when danger strikes.
This story is NOT what I expected to read! I thought I knew where it was headed, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. (If my following statement sounds familiar it’s only because I read books 1 & 2 in this series today. I was mentally writing what I wanted to say for them both while I was at work, and it covers both stories.)
I’m really lovin’ everything that’s been coming out of Dark Chapter Press – (‘the killer publisher for readers who demand more – more scares, more gore and ultimately, more horror!’). From what I’ve read so far, DCP and it’s authors are not just pushing out the same old horror. The first two books in the A-Z series caught me off guard! I read a lot of horror, and I can usually see what is coming a mile away – but these two both smacked me in the head, laughed, and said “not today, sister!”
Matt Hickman‘s Amazon Author Page
Matt Hickman‘s Goodreads Author Page
Dark Chapter Press on Facebook
King Jeremy The Wicked
Clearly I remember
Pickin’ on the boy
Seemed a harmless little fuck
But we unleashed a lion
Gnashed his teeth
And bit the recessed lady’s breast
How could I forget
Jeremy is a pretty normal eleven year old, but things are about to change.
His parents are virtually absent in his life, and his home is a lonely place to be. He doesn’t want for material possessions, all he really wants is his parents time and affection.
Instead they spoil him with expensive gifts to compensate for not spending any time with him. His dad’s priority is his work, and he is rarely home – working late or off on another business trip. His mom considers him to be nothing but a hindrance – she doesn’t have time for that in her all-important, self-involved life. She’d rather spend time with her friends than with her own flesh and blood.
He has two best friends; Cole and Samuel. The trio have been practically inseparable since kindergarten. They stay out of any real trouble, and do well in school. They’re not considered the ‘popular kids’, but they’re not outcasts either.
Within two weeks of starting high school together – all that changed. A minor altercation in the lunchroom turned into constant bullying by two other students. The trio did their best to avoid the bullies, and Jeremy even tried to talk to his mom about the problem. He said “They’re making my life a complete misery”, and she just blew him off with a ‘boys will be boys’ attitude as she got ready to leave for a shopping trip with her friends. The very next day Jeremy and Samuel were attacked by one of the bullies, and a freak accident landed them in the hospital putting Jeremy in a coma and fighting for his life.
Jeremy was a good kid.
He didn’t mean for any of this to happen.
But something sinister rises inside him when he awakes, and for the first time in his life… he feels alive and truly powerful.
JEREMY: EVIL HAS ONE NAME on Amazon
Amazon Author Page of Matt Hickman
JEREMY: EVIL HAS ONE NAME on Goodreads


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TRAFFIC PILOT PROJECTS: TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
The City has recently introduced several traffic pilot projects throughout the city to enhance pedestrian safety, improve traffic flow and increase parking availability. The infrastructure to support the projects will be removed before snow clearing operations begin.
Staff are now seeking public feedback on each project through an online survey. The public opinion survey is focused on the following pilot projects:
Church Hill and Veteran’s Square reconfiguration
Plymouth Street and Duckworth Street one way loop
Kenmount Terrace mini-roundabout
Winter Avenue no entry restriction
The City’s transportation engineering staff have been monitoring each of the areas. The public feedback that is received through this online survey will inform the evaluation and be presented to City Council. Once presented, Council will determine if the pilot project changes will become permanent at these locations.
The survey will be open for two weeks and is available here.


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Detailed molecular analysis of the induction of the L-PK gene by glucose.
Glucose has powerful effects on gene expression and participates in the fasted-to-fed transition of the liver. However, the molecular mechanism of glucose-regulated gene expression has not been completely described. In the present study, we performed a detailed analysis of the molecular events of the insulin-independent glucose response of the liver-type pyruvate kinase (L-PK) gene. L-PK mRNA was increased by glucose at the transcriptional level as determined by real-time RT-PCR, mRNA stability measurements, and nuclear run-on assays. LY294002 and LY303511 inhibited the glucose response of the L-PK gene at the transcriptional level. Histones H3 and H4 associated with the L-PK gene promoter were hyperacetylated and HNF4alpha was constitutively bound in low and high glucose. Treatment with 20mM glucose increased recruitment of ChREBP, additional HNF4alpha, and RNA polymerase II. Glucose-stimulated the phosphorylation of the C-terminal domain of RNA polymerase II, with increased Ser5 phosphorylation near the transcription start site and increased Ser2 phosphorylation near the termination signal. LY294002 and LY303511 blocked the recruitment of RNA polymerase II to the L-PK gene, reducing the rate of transcription. The results of these studies demonstrate fundamental details of the molecular mechanism of glucose activated gene expression.

domain: biology


But realignment of 3.2 km was heavily debated in the old city.
In old city, the survey was not done due to the opposition of the locals in old city.
Speaker Suresh Reddy said that there was no information regarding this to the government.
There was so much confusion about the old city route due to lake of pictures, structures, technical know-how and maps.
The original route which was made will affecte 126 properties, 40 mosques, 11 ashoorkhanas and 10 temples ,so the new route will help the old city, said MIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi. Thus new route which made will make the Government Maternity Hospital and Nehru Zoological Park accessible and affects only 2 structures.


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438 sq km Danum Forest or Danum Valley Conservation Area is one of the best remaining protected lowland forest areas in South East Asia. This primary forest has reach variety of flora and fauna. We saw orangutans, gibbons, various monkeys and variety of birds on tracks through the jungle.
What to see
The only option for tourist on a visit to Danum forest is to stay with Borneo Rainforest Lodge. They have 3 day and 4 day packages which include guided walks through the jungle with excellent guides – we did 4 day 3 night option. Given what a production it is to get there and variety of things to see 4 days is definitely worth it. The lodge is comfortable and well maintained. There are beautiful views over the jungle from chalet room verandas and from the restaurant area. We saw all kinds of exotic birds while enjoying a sun-downer at a restaurant deck. And we were told that a week before we arrived there were orangutans in the area and they would even walk up to the lodge. We were not so lucky – but deers did come very near.
The walks are along the well maintained tracks. When we were there in August 2013 it drizzled most of the time which made tracks a bit muddy but passable. You do need proper hiking shoes. Long pants are very much advisable as leeches are widespread. You can get basic cotton leech socks at the lodge.
The guides are excellent and are able to track and spot all kinds of creatures. We saw orangutans and it was definitely so much more exciting to see them in the wild than seeing them at a feeding platform at Sepilok.
We also saw gibbons, red monkeys and variety of other monkeys as well as variety of birds. Being wild creatures, they do not come very close. It is difficult to get good pictures and for any close-up serious optics would be needed.
Borneo Rainforest Lodge package in Danum forest includes airport transfer from Lahad Datu. We flew into Lahad Datu from Kota Kinabalu. After Danum forest we were going to Sipadan and arranged private transfer with the Lodge to Semporna.


2015 Kentucky Bicycle Accident Statistics
The number of bicycle crashes in Kentucky during 2015 was 405 according to the state’s Transportation Cabinet. The average number of injury crashes decreased during 2015 from the 2011-2014 average by 13.2 percent. However, the number of fatal crashes increased by 75 percent from the 2011-2014 average. Seven (7) bicycle accident fatalities were reported in Kentucky during 2015. The injury crashes reported in 2015 totaled 276.
Bicycle Helmet Laws in Kentucky
While Kentucky does not have a statewide bicycle helmet law, there are some local laws requiring riders to wear bicycle helmets, including Louisville parks and Louisville Extreme Park.
Fayette and Jessamine Counties Bike Walk Program
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan promotes safe bicycling and walking within Fayette and Jessamine Counties. The goals of the plan are:
- A balanced transportation system;
- Sustainable community development;
- Security and safety for pedestrians and riders;
- Economic vitality; and,
- Quality of life and active living.
The objectives of the balanced transportation system including bike & pedestrian facilities, complete streets, connectivity, universal access to transportation, ensure that facilities and programs serve all residents and adequate funding. The community development objectives including walking and biking facilities in the basic infrastructure and redevelopment projects. In addition to providing recreation and park facilities within easy bicycling and walking distances from neighborhoods, another objective is to make is safe for students to walk or ride bicycles to school.
The safety and security goal seeks to increase awareness of the rules of the road by drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. It also includes maintaining trails, roads, sidewalks, and streets to provide safe use for pedestrians and riders. Increasing enforcement of traffic laws and traffic calming are also objectives for safety and security.
The plan also seeks to enhance and expand tourism opportunities and business opportunities related to walking and bicycling. Finally, the active living and quality of life goals have objectives including promoting the benefits of walking and cycling, creating child-friendly communities that encourage these activities, and assisting seniors to remain active.
State Efforts for Safe Bicycling
Kentucky’s Bicycle and Bikeway Commission (KBBC) promotes safe riding throughout the state. More information about bicycling in Kentucky can be found on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s website.


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It looks as if we're finally getting into the endgame on the senate leadership fight-at least in regards to our friend Hiram. As the senate Dems caucus down at 250 Broadway, the likely result will be the gracious abdication of Malcolm Smith. As the Observer reports: "State Senate Democrats will be a meeting at 250 Broadway this afternoon, where they will attempt to consummate a deal that will bring defector Hiram Monserrate back across the aisle in support of a new conference leader. Whatever arrangement has been agreed upon so far is being described as "very fluid," Democratic sources kept repeating. This would bring about a 31-31 partisan split in the chamber, which has been crippled by a leadership struggle since Monday."
And then what happens? Well, it might be up to the courts, as Liz tells us: "It seems all-but inevitable at this point that Smith will be asked to step aside, despite the fact that he continues to fight in court to retain his hold on the leadership. The leading candidate to replace him as head of the Democratic conference is Sen. John Sampson. Keep in mind: Even if the Democrats dump Smith and get Monserrate back, the Senate will still be deadlocked, and the question about the legality of Monday's vote that restored Sen. Dean Skelos to the majority leader's post and made Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. temporary president of the Senate still stands."
Oy vey! But there are probably at least 20-30 different plausible scenarios that can be envisioned here-with some form of power sharing not out of the question: "Unless, of course, there's no majority. Maybe a power-sharing deal should be considered? Heck, it has worked in the past for Maine, the US Senate, Washington State, Virginia, Michigan and Florida, why not New York?"
So, while the clock ticks toward the end of Malcolm's rein, we are about to head into the abyss; and while will all fall down into the unknown we can at least be amused by the sideshow of the governor and Senator Espada calling out each other as purveyors of untruths. Can the clown car be far behind?


Following a strong season last year, Naperville Central’s varsity football team nears playoffs with a five-game win streak as of Oct. 15.
With senior captains including varsity returners Jack Jopes, Payton Thorne, Rob Gortner and Luke Hallstrom, the team was able to bounce back off of the initial two losses.
Head football coach Mike Stine believes in taking each week one at a time instead of predicting wins or losses for the entire season.
“It doesn’t matter what you did last week, it doesn’t matter who you play next week,” Stine said. “You gotta go 1-0 this week. It’s a nine-week season, It’s just 1-0.”
The first game against Hinsdale Central was a tight loss with a last minute fumble stopping the score at 34-35. This was followed by Central losing to Lincoln Way East, last season’s state champion, with a final score of 38-19. Coming from behind, Central has since been able to put away every team in DVC.
Jopes, a returning varsity safety for Central, has been part of the defense this season and shares Stine’s philosophy of taking each week as it comes.
“[The team is] just taking it one week at a time,” Jopes said. “We’re not really nervous much. If you’re not doing a good job, not trusting the people around you, the season will end a lot sooner than you want it to.”


Could post-war development of the Interstate Highway System have helped make suburban communities more Republican? A recent paper by Clayton Nall explores this question: “The Political Consequences of Spatial Policies: How Interstate Highways Facilitated Geographic Polarization,” Journal of Politics 77(2): 394-406.
Here’s the article abstract: “In the postwar era, Democratic voters have become increasingly more likely than Republican voters to live in urban counties. Public policies that shape geographic space have been a major contributor to this geographic polarization. This article examines the effect of the Interstate Highway System, the largest public works project in American history, on this phenomenon. Drawing on a database of US highway construction since the passage of 1956 highway legislation, it shows that suburban Interstate highways made suburban counties less Democratic, especially in the South and where highways were built earlier. Metropolitan areas with denser Interstate networks also became more polarized. Analysis of the Youth-Parent Socialization Panel Study (1965–97) reveals individual-level mechanisms underlying these changes: Interstates drew more white and affluent residents, who tended to be Republican, to the suburbs.
~Thanks to Asha W. Agrawal for this post


|It's a fucking golden suit of armor built to kill evil itself.
Name: Three Sacred Treasures
Origin: Kid Icarus
Type: Anti evil weapon
Powers and Abilities: The ability to reflect projectiles, immunity to Medusa's petrification, the ability to grant the user flight via the wings of pegasus, an infinite supply of light arrows that can be rapid-fired like a machine gun
Destructive Capacity: Island level (It is used to severely damage/kill Medusa and Orcos)
Material or Element: Blessed metals, blessed glass (mirror shield), and light energy
Needed Prerequisite for Use: Gather all the parts.
Notable Attacks/Techniques or Alternate Forms:
Arrow Storm!: Pit will fire off a special attack of the bow weapon to rain down thousands of arrows made of light on his opponent(s).