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Incarcerated Montie FM presenter Salifu Maase is set for further troubles after he was served with a writ of summons in a defamatory suit filed by Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan.
The China-based attacker is having no mercy on the embattled radio host, nicknamed ‘Mugabe’ after he made damning and wild allegations against him.
The Shanghai SIPG attacker is furious with claims by the ‘loud-mouth’ host that he is the chief financier of the opposition New Patriotic Party.
Accra-based Montie FM, had sensationally claimed two month ago that the former Sunderland attacker is sponsoring the NPP ahead of the crucial December polls.
Gyan, 30, reacted angrily to the claims as ‘irresponsible journalism’, which was not backed by any concrete evidence.
In a shocking and bizarre claim, the incarcerated presenter said the money was being used to import arms and machetes to destabilize the country ahead of the crucial polls on December 7.
The iconic Black Stars captain has moved a step further to clear his name by suing him for defamation of character.
Mugabe is becoming famously notorious for using his radio show to insult political leaders with popular opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo being used a punching bag on daily basis.
It appears he has bitten more than he can chew as he is set for legal showdown against the country’s all-time leading scorer.
He is currently serving a four-month jail term for scandalizing the court and bringing the administration of the court into disrepute.
Among the reliefs Gyan is seeking from the court are general, exemplary or aggravated damages for libel, a perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from repeating similar libelous words against him and costs, including his lawyers’ fees.
The Black Stars captain does not want to be drawn into the wicked political climate in Ghana ahead of the crucial December polls which will decide the future of the West African nation.
Incumbent John Dramani Mahama will face-off with popular opposition leader Nana Akuffo-Addo in what many observers say will determine the democratic gains by the West African nation.


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“I never actually saw Ali drunk until the first time I visited her in Adelaide and we had been wine tasting all day with all of her friends. We ended up at a bar in Adelaide somewhere with one of her good friends and she was just getting really drunk.
"Then, all of a sudden in the middle of the bar, she just goes out of nowhere, ‘Hey, watch this,’ and I looked over and she had a glass with gin and tonic in her hand and in the middle of the bar she punches the glass out of her own hand and the drink flies on everyone and she just starts laughing like nothing is wrong.
"I was like, ‘Are you joking? You really just did that in the middle of a bar. We should go.’ That’s pretty bad. I was completely embarrassed.”
Grant also spilled to WHO the shocking relationship history between Ali and her ex-fiancé - who broke up just before Bachelor In Paradise.
“Ali had been engaged for, like, three months before going on Bachelor in Paradiseso once the show finished I asked her to explain the situation, like why did they break up,” Kemp says. “She kind of ended up accidentally spilling to me that she had met her ex fiancé because she used to have sex with his older brother [prior to meeting her ex].”
Kemp, who appeared on the US version of Bachelor in Paradise in 2017, says Oejten’s confession was a “red flag.”
“I was like, ‘Are you joking? You were sleeping with this dude’s older brother and now you’re going to marry him?"
Earlier this year, following the Bachelor In Paradise finale where Ali and Grant professed their love for one another, the two moved to Grant's home in LA where things took an unexpected turn.
The Bachelor In Paradise star spoke exclusively to New Idea about the moment he caught the blonde reality star cheating on him...with his best friend!
"I don’t understand why she would do something like that," a confused Grant said at the time.
"She definitely had me fooled, that’s for sure."
Ali previously claimed that her American lover had only dated her for fame and she was left heartbroken after their steamy relationship came to an end.
However, Grant reveals it was actually him who called time on their relationship in March, after he caught her in a passionate tryst with his best friend – in his own home – just days after she landed in LA to start their new life together.


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A 1,000-bed coronavirus hospital has been opened in China after work began on the building two days ago.
The construction of the hospital is timely as it has been confirmed that the coronavirus infection rate has officially exceeded the infection rate of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS, in the early 2000s.
SARS claimed the lives of almost 800 people globally in 2002 and 2003, while the current coronavirus death toll has reached 132 in a matter of weeks.
The number of people who have contracted the coronavirus is significantly higher at nearly 6,000 than the SARS infection rate ever reached.
The new coronavirus facility was opened in Huangzhou District late on Tuesday night and the process to admit patients with the virus has now begun as the crisis worsens.
The Dabie Mountain Regional Medical Centre was not due to open to the public until May, but the virus situation forced officials to rush the opening.
As a result, 500 construction workers were drafted in to get the hospital ready to admit patients as soon as possible.
By Tuesday, the building was kitted out with everything that was needed to tackle the ongoing virus issues.
This hospital is separate from the facility that was expected to be built from the ground up within ten days in Wuhan, where the virus is thought to have originated.
Chinese authorities confirmed that by using prefabricated buildings, that hospitals could be constructed in a matter of days, much like one built in Beijing in 2003 at the height of the SARS outbreak.
The crisis in continuing to worsen in the Hebei province where 25 of the 26 people who died in the last day, were being treated.
The total death toll has so far risen to 132 while more than 6,000 people are confirmed to have been infected by the virus.
As a result of the ongoing issues in the Hebei province, the Department of Foreign Affairs warned against travel there.
It said: ‘In Hubei, where the situation is still developing, increasingly strong containment measures are coming online.
‘Travel within the province has become tightly controlled and all tourist facilities have been closed. Under these circumstances, travellers are advised against visiting the province of Hubei.’

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On March 3, 2021, the SEC’s Division of Examinations announced its examination priorities for 2021. Compared to last year, this year’s edition contains an expanded section specifically addressed to private funds. For private fund managers, the exam staff states that it will target a list of issues, including:
- Preferential treatment of certain investors by advisers to private funds that have experienced issues with liquidity, including imposing gates or suspensions on fund withdrawals;
- Portfolio valuations and the resulting impact on management fees;
- Adequacy of disclosure and compliance relating to cross trades, principal investments, or distressed sales;
- Conflicts around liquidity, such as adviser led fund restructurings or stapled secondary transactions;
- Risks surrounding non-performing loans and defaults for funds that have a higher concentration of structured products, such as collateralized loan obligations and mortgage backed securities;
- The impact of recent economic conditions on portfolio companies owned by private funds (e.g., real estate related investments).

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Gov. William Donald Schaefer has reduced the sentence of another woman who contends that she murdered a man because of battered-spouse syndrome -- the 11th such case in which the governor has granted clemency.
Marie Lake, who was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1982 death of her boyfriend, is now eligible for immediate parole as a result of the governor's decision. At a hearing this month, she was told she will be released from prison next February.
"I couldn't be happier," said Ms. Lake, the only one of 12 commutation candidates considered by the governor in February still await state action. "As the last of the 'dirty dozen,' I was afraid that I was going to be forgotten."
Lake, a former prostitute, was sentenced to life with all but 30 years suspended for the beating and strangulation death of Charles Reuwer, 39, her boyfriend and pimp.
At her trial, Lake, 47, maintained her innocence, and only after years of incarceration did she begin to speak of the domestic violence that she said had prompted the killing. However, two lawyers associated with the case have offered corroboration of prior abuse by Mr. Reuwer -- though neither attorney was contacted as part of the commutation investigation.
Ms. Lake was among four women denied commutation by the governor in February, when he announced the release of eight others to great fanfare. Controversy followed the announcement when it was learned that evidence in three commutation cases contradicted the women's accounts.
One of the three women may have killed her husband for insurance money; a second threatened a potential witness after being released on bail; and a third could provide no corroboration of any abuse by the husband she killed, nor was any discovered by investigators.
But the cases of Marie Lake and the other three women originally denied commutation offered no similar problems. Corroboration of abuse was available in three of the cases, and the governor's office insisted that it existed in the fourth case, but declined to reveal it.
This summer, two of the remaining four women -- Gale Hawkins and Carolyn Sue Wallace -- were released from the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women. A third -- Joyce Danna -- was denied commutation after a Baltimore County judge reconsidered her evidence of abuse, then affirmed her sentence.
In Lake's case, the governor amended her sentence to a straight 30-year term, which allows her to be immediately eligible for a parole that would otherwise would not be available to her until 1994, officials said.
Lake's commutation was supported by the original sentencing judge, Elsbeth L. Bothe of the Baltimore Circuit Court, who said she believes that Lake was abused. Lake's release next February will hinge on her getting an acceptable job, a place to live and completion of a work-release program.


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A medical license is required for a doctor to practice medicine in a particular state. Requirements vary by state but most require, at a minimum, post-graduate training in the doctor’s specific specialty. An NPI number is a national identifier unique to an individual health care provider and is managed by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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SMOG was conceived in a double dream.
SMOG is a digital zine in the form of a multi-tabbed browser window; a collection of parts that make a piecey whole. Each issue inspects a ubiquitous topic, but does so by embracing tangents, misunderstandings, analogies and sideways modes of research.
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SMOG is released three times a year.
Contributions to SMOG will be evenly split amongst its makers.

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Safety is the most important factor for electrical products. In past 20 years, Ebasee is devoted to protecting safety in electrical industry of elevator, lighting, oil factories….
Ebasee products circuit breakers EBS6BN&EBS6R are used in airport in Chile, which is also found by our customer from Poland during his travel in Chile; voltage protector EBS1P, contactors EBS1C are widely used in train station in India and train rail lighting protection in Russia.
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text: I designed a book about the Stonewall Riots. Gay Rights means a lot to me and I wanted to illustrate the hardships that the LGBTQ community had to face during this time period. I chose the color red as my main accent as a representation to bloodshed, anger & passion. The images are intentionally cut out rough and overlaid onto their original pictures as a nod to a somewhat dysfunctional and unorganized—but overall immensely successful—movement. This was a college assignment—all imagery was found on Google.


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You know why today is a beautiful day? Because it is Saturday! As a matter of fact, tomorrow will be Saturday as well as the next day and the next until we can all go out and play again.
Normally I have always loved a nice Saturday in the summer. Baseball games on a Saturday afternoon were always the best. With that taken away from us today, we are left with reruns of classic games on TV or watching a kid have a catch with his dad in the neighborhood. At a safe distance I might add.
Watching a classic game is fine. They bring back memories, even though we all know that the ball gets by Buckner and Gibson hits a 3-2 back door slider off of Eckersley. Again, I’m fine with viewing all that stuff but I long for watching any regular season game and watching something spectacular unfold live in front of me.
I miss the “Holy Smokes, did you see that?” or the disagreement with a friend or colleague about what we just saw live, Like a hit or an error, a safe or an out or a manager’s decision. I do believe that we will put all of this behind us and things will get back to normal eventually. But right now, seeing a beautiful sunny 75 degree day just pass us by with no baseball is like watching a friend burn your steak on the grill. Like what a waste!
Ok, enough of the pessimistic doom and gloom. What can I say positive and optimistic about where we are today? I do have the most organized sock and underwear draws I have ever owned. My outside area is cleaned and ready for grilling and relaxing. I haven’t had to put gas in my car for 76 days. I have not spent that much money in the past few months. I have watched every movie on Netflix. Ones that I was never able to see because of covering baseball games. “Benjamin Button” was my favorite discovery.
So there you have it, positive things. Now for optimism. I know that all the new rule changes in MLB will be exciting. I am looking forward to that like I would a root canal with no Novocaine. Guess I have to work on the optimistic stuff more.
As I sit in my favorite chair looking out the window into my back yard, my mind drifts as I listen to the soft breeze passing through the beautiful trees where colorful songbirds serenade me. The neighbor cutting his lawn. The sound of a chain saw. The dogs on either side of my yard barking in unison at a squirrel. Then I think, what a beautiful day for a ballgame.
Hey, I’m sounding more optimistic! And you know what is good about today? It’s Saturday again.


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Health officials, as well as relevant Civil Society Organizations (CSO’ s), are at the center of providing social empowerment especially in fragile states that have an arrested development (Commins, 2010). In that light, Health officials can come up with processes that contribute to social mobilization, finance mechanisms that boost community participation as well as devise various strategies pertaining in law, communication, the organization itself as well as in media that make it accountable for actions partaken by them. On the other hand, the civil society can offer liaison with the relevant leaders nationally or internationally in a bid to enhance political support for social action.
CSO’ s can also ensure that they wipe out inequalities in health care and they also offer oversight to Health systems. CSO’ s are also tasked with the creation of capacity for societies so that they can be able to take part in the rather bureaucratic processes in health care. Creation of universal coverage is yet the other element of strengthening Health systems (Save the Children, 2012). Therefore, there should be the mobilization of more resources so as to fund health services through taxation and ensuring that corruption in handling such finances is eliminated. In a bid to achieve a universal coverage, user fees ought to be minimized to ensure that services are cost-effective.
Technical efficiency should also be monitored to ensure that quality is enhanced (Gilson et. al, 2007). Moreover, there should be the relocation of health government resources so that they can be equitably distributed according to the needs of each society for instance in ensuring that no any single child dies because they cannot afford health care (Save the Children, 2012).
Additionally, Civil society Associations can chip in ensuring universal coverage especially amongst the poor so as to ensure that there is enhanced access to health care and ensure thus avoiding inequality in availing such services especially since most fragile states are strained after encountering war strife (Commins, 2010).
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A new renormalization scheme is defined for fermion bilinears in QCD at nonvanishing quark masses. This new scheme, denoted RI/mSMOM, preserves the benefits of the nonexceptional momenta introduced in the RI/SMOM scheme and allows a definition of renormalized composite fields away from the chiral limit. Some properties of the scheme are investigated by performing explicit one-loop computation in dimensional regularization.
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High-performance computing at the high-energy frontier: results for the LHC
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Particle Theory at the Higgs Centre
Ball, R., Berera, A., Boyle, P., Callison-Burch, C., Del Debbio, L., Gardi, E., Kennedy, A., O'Connell, D., Zwicky, R., Berera, A., Boyle, P., Buckley, A., Del Debbio, L., Gardi, E., Horsley, R., Kennedy, A., Kenway, R., O'Connell, D., Smillie, J. & Zwicky, R.
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Another day, another story linking Timo Werner with Liverpool. Once again, Bild have provided an update.
The famous German news source have covered a story and revealed that Liverpool are favourites to agree the signing of the RB Leipzig forward in the summer transfer window.
Bild state that Klopp has called the striker several times and the Merseysiders have got a 65 percent chance of getting his signing done.
After Liverpool, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have a 15 percent chance. So, the Anfield club seem firm favourites.
The German outlet have also claimed that the 24-year-old Kaiser wants to move to massive club and in such a scenario, Liverpool fit the bill because they are the current European Champions.
As per Bleacher Report, Werner is learning the English language and is excited about moving to the Premier League. Dean Jones have also pointed out that as per sources in Germany, the Reds are seen as his No.1 destination.
In the current campaign, the 29-capped international was the 2nd highest goalscorer in the Bundesliga before the season was halted due to COVID-19 outbreak. The Leipzig striker directly contributed in 28 goals (21 goals and 7 assists) in 25 league appearances.
He has already scored 11 times for the four time World Cup winners under the management of Joachim Low and was a part of the national squad that won the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017.
As per a recent story published by Spanish outlet Sport, Timo Werner could leave for 60 million euros (£52million). In your opinion, should Klopp splash the cash to get his signing done?


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It is “Taco Tuesday” everyone! We are shaking up a regular weeknight with a little Mexican flavour for your palette. I recommend a good fish taco to break away from the chicken you will probably eat 2-3 times this week, making your protein diet more complete. Make sure you go all the way with some fresh coleslaw and a pinch of fresh cilantro that is guaranteed to bring colour and life to your meal. You could also skip the deep fryer and opt for the frying pan instead, in order to deep fry your fish. Give the fish 3-5 minutes on a low to medium temperature on either side, until the fish is golden brown on the outside, and tender on the inside. This recipe can be found on Allrecipes.com, and it is delicious! Enjoy your dinner tonight, amigos! Happy Tuesday everyone!
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup beer
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced capers
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 quart oil for frying
- 1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions
- 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
- 1/2 medium head cabbage, finely shredded
- To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don’t worry about a few lumps).
- To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not too crisp. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, and white sauce.

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'The Quad' Sneak Peek: Who Did It?
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I have just finished reading Why Birth Trauma Matters and it has given me a deep understanding of birth trauma. As a specialist provider of antenatal and postnatal yoga services this book has helped me navigate the complexities of the issues surrounding yoga for the women who attend our services and their families. It has allowed me to open up conversations in a sensitive and supportive manner. This is as much a book about the untold and the unspoken journey of pregnancy and birth for many women and their families as much as it is a mini handbook for professionals.
It is very well organised for an emotive topic such as trauma. It is written by someone who really understands the nature of birth trauma and can authoritatively talk about it. Yet the book doesn’t read like another dry discourse on trauma. Emma’s involvement with the affected families and her work in the field shines through. Her compassion for the affected is what makes this book so powerful. The book starts with clearly articulating what trauma is and how wide and complex each experience can be in each woman’s life. For those who may be new to this topic will find that Emma’s descriptions really bring home the epidemic nature of trauma in birth.
The book is also very good at bringing in the secondary victims such as fathers and the non-talked about health professionals themselves. I think in all the balance of stakeholders addressed in this book is what makes it stand out. This is not a book for just mothers or just midwives. This is a book for all of us in society about how we understand, process, communicate and heal from birth trauma.
Read this if you are looking for small steps forward for yourself as the tips and suggestions are little gems that each one of us can incorporate into our own lives and make us more aware of those going through tough times around us. Read this book if you are a health care professional who deals with pregnant and new mothers as you will find a good balance of advice, evidence and structure to have the important conversations we all need to engage in.
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The government is exploring the adoption of a common charger for a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets, and has called a meeting on August 17, today to discuss the issue with the industry. The industry and sector-specific organisations are meeting up with the officials of Ministry of Consumer affairs to take a decision.
Recently, the European Union announced the adoption of a USB-C port common charging standard for small electronic devices by 2024. A similar demand is in the US as well.
If companies can serve Europe and the US, why cannot they do it in India? Portable electronic devices like smartphones and tablets should have a common charger. If India does not push for this change, such products might get dumped here. Currently, consumers are forced to buy a separate charger every time they buy a new device due to incompatibility of the ports of the existing charger.


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Inspired by the typical use of animal pictures in Danish Modernism, (1940’s - 1960’s), the 101 Copenhagen Bull Floor Lamp was designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl. 101 Copenhagen Company in Helsinki specializes in creating unique and modern furniture with top notch materials and craftsmanship.
The 101 Copenhagen Bull Floor Lamp is named after the sculptural “bull horn” shaped lampshades. The lamp emanates a smooth, glowing light, being highly functional while making any space feel warm and welcoming.
The 101 Copenhagen Bull Floor Lamp has shades made of opal glass. The standpipe is made of oxidized aluminum and cognac leather. The lamp base is made of 100% marble. The 101 Copenhagen Bull Floor Lamp connects to an E27 -230 V socket and is compatible with E27 Helios Filament LED - 6W. The Bull Floor Lamp is 65 cm (2.13 ft.) in width and 140 cm (4.59 ft.) in height. The connection cable is 200 cm (6.56 ft.) in length.
The contrast between the light and the pipe stand gives this lamp a very unique look and is sure to make a great concept of conversation. It gives any place a unique and sophisticated look, while emanating a soft glow of light.


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The Cast and crew look back on the creation of Doctor Who's 25th Anniversary tale. Actors Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred and Gerard Murphy (Richard) join director Chris Clough, writer Kevin Clarke, script editor Andrew Cartmel, stunt arranger Nick Gillard and musician Courtney Pine in their analysis of this story. Narrator: Paul Ewing; Colourist: Jonathan Wood; Camera: Robert Fairclough, Richard Molesworth; Assistant Producer: Stella Broster; Executive Producer: Dan Hall; Producer: Steve Broster. (33'32" | 16:9 | 2009)
Deleted and Extended ScenesEdit
With rehearsal time greatly reduced for this story, it was impossible to time how long the episodes ran before filming. As a result, a large amount of extraneous material had to be cut from the finished product. Over 20 minutes of bonus and extended scenes are presented here from earier edits of the story. (22'34" | 4:3 | 1988)
Trails and ContinuityEdit
A selection of off-air continuity announcements from the original BBC1 transmission. (5'33" | 4:3 | 1988)
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound Mix Edit
The option to choose to listen to either the original stereo soundtrack or a brand new Dolby 5.1 Surround sound mix created especially for this DVD release.
Listen to the jazz styling that flummoxed the Cybermen, along with Keff McCulloch's isolated soundtrack.
Radio Times BillingsEdit
Episode listings for this story from the BBC magazine Radio Times in PDF format.
Text commentary by Richard Molesworth providing cast details, script development and other information related to the production of this story.
A selection of rare and previously unpublished photographs from the recording of this story. Editor: Derek Handley. (7'39" | 4:3 | 2009)
Additional Special Features Edit
The Cyber Story Edit
A brief history of the Cybermen in the classic series. With director Morris Barry, writer Eric Saward, costume designers Sandra Reid and Dinah Collin, Cyberman actor Mark Hardy, voice artist Roy Skelton and Professor Kevin 'Human Cyborg' Warwick. Narrator: James Coombes. Producer/Director: Brendan Sheppard. Available on Attack of the Cybermen. (22'52" | 16:9 | 1992/2008)
The Cyber-Generations Edit
A gallery of Cybermen through the history of the series, set to music from their stories. Available on Attack of the Cybermen. (7'51" | 4:3 | 2007)


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The Legislative Action Committee (LAC), a branch of the Student Government Association (SGA), sponsored a trip to Richmond, Va. on Feb. 8th for 13 students to advocate among state government representatives for the University of Mary Washington.
The group met with members of the House and Senate Education Committees in addition to Sen. Toddy Puller (D-36), Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling (R), Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-25), Del. Mark Cole (R-88) and Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-17). The students’ goals in these meetings were to inform the politicians of the many different things UMW students and faculty are doing.
Many other public universities in Virginia hold similar Lobby Days in order to advocate for their schools. Lobby Day is a relatively new university tradition that started in the early 2000’s when the school decided to develop a greater presence in Richmond.
According to the 2012-2013 University Budget Plan and tuition and fees, the university receives 20 percent of its funding from the state. This means Lobby Day is an important way for the university to connect with state politicians.
“Any time you can sit down with a person who helps control a significant portion of our university’s funding and articulate the benefits on their investment is a positive thing,” said senior Sean Simons, LAC chairman and of the students who participated in Lobby Day.
Simons also expressed an interest in continuing the Lobby Day tradition and encouraged students to participate.
“Lobby Day is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who is passionate about our university,” said Simons. “You don’t need to love politics; all you have to do is love Mary Washington.”
President of the SGA and senior History and Political Science major Jeremy Thompson also attended Lobby Day.
“This year the SGA has told students that their voice is heard all over and this is a testament to the power of the student voice in Richmond,” said Thompson, “Also, the BOV was very proud of those efforts and were so impressed.”
Kimmy Slater, a junior sociology major, believes Lobby Day benefited the university.
“It’s always nice to get our name out there,” said Slater.


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In her talk, Keri Folmar shares how the purpose of marriage is to spread God’s image to the rest of the world and looks at how individual calling’s inside of marriage can work to bring about that goal. She encourages women who are married to focus on the gifts that they enjoy while also working to support the ministry of their husband. She finishes her time with some Q&A and provides some very practical advice to those interested in living on the mission field.
Unique Challenges of the Life of a Woman on the Mission FieldCROSS 2016
In this talk, Catherine Pratt and Leeann Stiles share some of the unique challenges that a woman may face on the mission field including fear, loss, suffering, and the heightening of emotions. Along with these, they address the challenge of various life situations including singleness, marriage, and team dynamics.
How have women played a crucial part in the spread of the gospel to the nations of the world? Why is it important to look back to women who have helped pave the way? In this breakout session, Kathleen peers into the lives of several of them to help us answer these questions, and to help spur us on today.
How do you know when your spouse is “called” to missions and what does that mean? How is one to digest and faithfully lead and/or submit to their spouse as they seek to become a missionary? Mark Dever interviews John and Keri Folmar to answer questions like these.
The world tells us to embrace many things–people, causes, change, self. However, in a society with rapidly changing norms about gender, we are not encouraged to embrace femininity. In this session, Kristie Anyabwile turns to God’s Word for a biblical theology on how the creation mandate and missions mandate aid us in embracing femininity.
God has uniquely equipped women for service in cross-cultural contexts. How has God empowered women for overseas ministry and what kinds of opportunities are out there? Gloria Furman speaks to the vast array of possibilities for women in overseas ministry as she shares some from her own personal life.


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Here are some wonderfully delicious guides to pasta!
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Make Smoked Barbecue – Five Tips That Guarantee Great Results
Making really fine smoked barbecue is fairly easy if you have an understanding of the process and the right equipment. Here are five tips that will have you barbecuing like a pro in no time. 1. Get the right equipment, 2. Get a good quality meat, 3. Season your meat…Having Good Cooking Equipment
Different cookware offer different pros and cons. For example, when using a stainless type of steel cookware, it offers a high resistance to water and heat but is not a superior heat conductor. In contrast, aluminum is a superior heat conductor but unfortunately is not as durable as steel.More on Pyrex
Imagining a kitchen without this durable and versatile cookware is almost impossible. Whether it is used for baking a cake, roasting or preparing a casserole, Pyrex is reliable, easy to clean and can be used to refrigerate the leftovers. It is truly a workhorse in the kitchen. Here is more on this remarkable cookware.Rice Cookers Are Amazing
This essay discusses the significance of having a rice cooker in your kitchen. If you do not own a rice steamer, you can read more and find out some of the incredible features that rice steamers have to offer. And you should not overlook the fact that rice is a component in a balanced diet.Great Cooking For a Grand Family
As an avid cook and mother of seven children, I have learned a lot about how to feed an army of kids, plus a wonderful husband. One of the greatest assets to my cooking repertoire has been my slow cooker. I have enjoyed the easy to use and time saving methods to prepare many meals with one great appliance.Using Your Disposable Barbeque
As a barbeque can reach very high temperatures it’s a good idea to follow some simple safety rules. Make sure you pick the right spot for having your barbeque. If you’re on a slope try to find the flattest bit of land possible.Sushi Bar at Home
For many of us Japanese food is connected with wild enthusiasm: sushi, rolls, sashimi. For fans it is a great gastronomic pleasure. So why not try to cook all this at home?Using a Food Dehydrator – Do’s and Dont’s
Food dehydrating is fun, healthy and will save you tons. Before dehydrating the first time, here are some simple tips, do’s and dont’s of food dehydrating at home.How to Select a Potato Cutter
Most people looking to cut potatoes, are doing it for french fries. Given that, most potato cutters you will find on the market are for matchstick type cuts for potatoes. You can also find cool machines that put out turned potatoes too (see the Chateau potato cutter).Oil and Vinegar Bottles – Why You Need a Set For Your Table
Oil and vinegar bottles are used in millions of homes across the world, however there are probably an equal number that access these condiments straight from the bottle they came in. While this is functional, it’s not really the most effective for getting the right amount of what you’re looking for.Hosting a Raclette Party
The word ‘Raclette’ can be used to refer to three things – a particular type of cheese, a grill that is placed on the dining table to melt cheese, and a type of meal or a manner of eating. The Raclette cheese is a Swiss semi-firm cows-milk cheese that is very popular in Switzerland, and although originally from the Alps, it is also made in France.Simple Solutions For Low Cholesterol Cooking
Many of the people that are told by their doctor that they need to lower their cholesterol are aghast at the fact that they will need to change their dietary habits to improve their health. What these people do not understand is that low cholesterol cooking can be very simple and easy to accomplish. If the person is already well versed in different ways of preparing food, adapting their cooking style to low cholesterol cooking will be a breeze with a few simple tips and tricks.


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ISAPS general advice on personal protection equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Posted on: Apr 2 2020
The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) acknowledges that there is significant and justified concern from all clinicians across around the world regarding the appropriate use of personal protection equipment (PPE) during the current COVID-19 crisis.
These concerns principally relate to:
- The “minimum threshold for PPE use”. In other words – for which patients do I need to wear PPE?
- The adequacy of the PPE supply chain such that clinicians are confident to treat patients without worrying about compromising their own health and that of others.
Stocks of PPE are finite, and need to be used judiciously in readiness for their required availability in the coming weeks and months. ISAPS is well aware that there is no consistent national or international guidance on exactly where the minimum threshold for PPE requirement sits at present. It is clear from feedback that guidance and local practice are highly variable and frequently changing.
Consequently, ISAPS has prepared the following general advice. We appreciate geographic variation in the character and magnitude of the COVID-19 epidemic and strongly encourage health services or jurisdictions who wish to depart from this advice to consult their public health units.
As always, the most effective protection is frequent and effective hand hygiene.
1. Hierarchies of PPE
PPE is one component of a hierarchy of protections for healthcare workers broadly specified as follows:
a. The use of standard precautions (hand hygiene, cough etiquette, universal precautions) for routine care of all patients. Applied to procedures undertaken in the course of anaesthesia and pain medicine where there is the likelihood for splashing, splattering or spraying of blood or body fluids, this also includes the wearing of gloves, protective eyewear or face shields, masks, gowns and/or plastic aprons
b. The use of contact and droplet precautions (surgical mask, eye shield or goggle protection, long sleeve gown, gloves) for routine care of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
c. The use of contact and airborne precautions (P2 respirator, eye shield/goggle protection, imperviable gown, gloves +/- double gloves for primary airway proceduralist) when performing aerosol generating procedures in patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, and in critically ill patients with COVID-19. In certain very high risk circumstances, the use of powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) may also be recommended.
2. Risk stratification
a. Most importantly, these protections include the early identification of high-risk patients these being: symptomatic patients with COVID-19, and asymptomatic patients at high risk of developing COVID-19 due to epidemiological factors (including close contacts and those with recent international travel).
b. Consultation with local infectious disease clinicians will guide risk stratification and management of patients whose risk of community acquired transmission is uncertain, for example symptomatic patients without confirmed infection or epidemiological risk factors and or patients who are classified as low-risk who live in geographic settings where apparent clusters of community acquired infection have been identified.
c. Given that the incidence of community acquired infection maybe low in some areas globally, patients without epidemiological risk factors or symptoms should be deemed low risk. The use of standard PPE in these patients is appropriate and contributes to preserving the PPE supplies.
3. Contact and Airborne Precautions for Aerosol generating procedures (AGPs)
There is broad consensus that the following procedures are classified as aerosol generating and where there is a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case, contact and airborne PPE must be used:
a. Bag and mask ventilation
b. Tracheal intubation
c. Tracheal extubation
d. Ventilation via supraglottic airways (including insertion and removal)
e. Non-invasive ventilation including CPAP and BiPAP
f. High flow nasal oxygen therapy
g. Diagnostic and therapeutic instrumentation of the airway including bronchoscopy and tracheostomy.
h. Surgical AGPs – any surgical procedure where aerosolization of tissue is likely; for example, the use of pulsed lavage, the use of high-speed drills and laser techniques
i. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
4. Procedures Requiring Contact and Droplet Precautions.
4.1 Regional anaesthesia
Consistent with the above classification, where anaesthesia can be safely provided without any of the above AGPs, (for example neuraxial, regional and local anaesthesia) it is acceptable and appropriate to use droplet PPE.
The generally accepted requirement to don airborne PPE within 20-30minutes of an AGP (according to local room ventilation conditions) applies to situations in which unintended conversion to general anaesthesia occurs. In anticipation of this, consideration should be given to donning airborne PPE in preparation for time critical situations, such as emergency caesarean section, irrespective of the primary mode of anaesthesia.
4.2 All intravascular lines (IV, CVC, arterial)
4.3 In theatre for non-aerosol generating procedures (AGP)
4.4 During recovery more than 20 minutes after AGP
4.5 Ward rounds, outpatients when less than two metres from patient
5. Training and preparation
It is well recognised that donning and in particular doffing of PPE carry risks of transmission of infection from patients to healthcare workers. It is essential that each and every one of us has received expert training on the use of PPE and the management of AGPs. This may take the form of watching videos and/or simulation training.
Please actively manage your own wellbeing and that of others. This is a stressful time for all and we need to stay well to able to lead our departments and hospitals through this crisis.
We are aware that these are challenging times for all of us. We continue to support the need for healthcare workers to be protected from the risk of transmission and are actively consulting with fellows and government to ensure that strategies are informed by up to date information and in the best interests of our fellows across all regions and sectors of the world.
*Adapted from the following sources: CDC and ANZCA
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Wore out three sets of tires already!
- Apr 3, 2011
- Eugene / Springfield Oregon
Buy some 1 inch heat shrink and cut a couple of pieces about 1 1/2 long, remove your brake levers and slide the heat shrink on then re install your levers, wrap your bars and instead of taping to finish use just enough tape to keep the ends from unraveling then slip the heat shrink over the ends and heat. No unraveling, no sticky tape residue and a nice clean finish!


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An "Eggciting" Experiment for Our Grade 12 Physics Students!
After weeks of planning, testing and building their designs, each student took the opportunity to have their prototype dropped off the back roof of the school onto the hard pavement four stories below! The objective was to create a protective structure that prevented a raw egg from breaking on impact.
This was an amazing practical application of in class learning, students used their physics knowledge to design egg drop devices that adhered to certain restrictions including, no parachutes, and a weight limit and size limitation. Although some designs proved to be more successful than others, the event was quite a spectacle and the Physics class greatly enjoyed this hands on assignment.

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Four years ago, sitting in our tiny 24sqm apartment surrounded by snow I began to connect to my interest of bringing people together to achieve more than they can on their own. We had taken six months off to be ski bums in Tignes in the French Alps and allowing myself the time and space and freedom connected me to what I loved doing.
And at the time it was about community and support.
So after a days skiing and a Skype session with my wonderful friend Susan who asked if community is what I believe in and what I want to do, then what was I doing about it (oh I do love having friends who challenge and give me kicks up the bum when needed!), I sent an email to four amazing woman that said:
I want to set up a monthly inspiration group where people come together to talk about their goals, the steps they’re taking and how they’re getting on. The group provides support, accountability and inspiration . . . The goal is to help each other achieve our goals, our dreams, the lives we want to lead.
And last week I sat in my final inspiration group, sharing my gratitude for all that the group has given me. A monthly space for me. A safe space to explore and be challenged. A time for reflection and a wonderful sense of belonging. Amazing and deep friendships.
Over the four years members of the group have left London for new adventures themselves and they have been replaced by equally remarkable women who have challenged and supported me. And I know the group will continue on without me, continuing to support and enhance the life of its members.
I’ve written before about the benefits of finding people like you, but there is something incredibly special about a regular, support group. Knowing that each month no matter whether it’s been a fabulous one or one you would rather forget, that there will be a time in your diary that is set aside. A time to reflect, share, plan and dream. It’s a place of no judgement, where you can be totally you and share fears and dreams that perhaps have never been voiced before. Through that your horizons are broadened, your experience is enriched and you open yourself to new and exciting opportunities.
Napolean Hill in the 1930s spoke and wrote about the power of Mastermind groups, where you “use the education, experience, influence and perhaps capital of other people to carry out your own plans in life” and in doing so achieve so much more than you can by yourself. And my wonderful inspiration group is just this. We share so openly of ourselves, our ideas, our opinions and our beliefs and support each other to do whatever it is that we desire. We may turn up totally whacked after a crazy day at work but always leave fuelled for the coming month ahead.
Community and support are still key parts of my vision for my future work. I know what it can enable you to do, as I’ve lived and breathed it for four years. And I would love everyone to have something this constant, inspiring and energising in their lives too. So find “your people” make a commitment to meet once a month and support each other as you navigate your path through life.
It will be life changing.

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Yosemite National Park, in the California Sierras, is a rugged glacial valley with outstanding views of its major features: El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridal and Yosemite Falls and much more.
The photos below are just a few of those I took - along with some commentary where necessary. While in Yosemite, there was were two feature I did not plan on - smoke and the lack of Cellphone/wifi service. There were numerous small fires (planned and unplanned) in the mountains around the park, and the smoke from these fires would settle in the valley over night. As the day warmed up, the smoke would rise, making the area photographable. Being an Internet junkie, and not having wifi and cellphone service made it hard. There is cellphone service in the Yosemite village, and in a couple of restaurants, but you gotta be there to get it, not wandering around absorbing the sights. I opted to wander.
You can click on each of these picture to open a larger version in a separate window/tab. Enjoy!
My first day took me to the "Tunnel View". As can be seen, the air was heavy with smoke, but El Capitan and Half Dome were visible.
Later the same day, the smoke had risen out of the valley revealing El Capitan, Half Dome, Cathedral Peaks and Bridal Veil Falls.
This is a view of El Capitan and the Merced River.
This is a composite of two photos of the same scene. This vista is all over the walls of the various hotels and restaurants, except that it is a winter view. Either way, it is very restful to look at as the water flows by and the trout rise temptingly
This is the 617-foot Bridal Veil Falls. This is a fantastic view when the water level is a full-flow and the water drifts out like a veil. That was not the case when I was there.
This is the 3000-foot face of El Capitan. If you look on the large version, you can see the contrails of an airplane.
This is a composite of two segments I took of El Capitan that actually show climbers on the face. The rangers say that there are climbers on El Capitan every day of the year. Mother Nature has some exotic ways of cleansing the gene pool.
This is a shot of the 4737-foot Half Dome. It appears that the face of the formation has fallen off, but geologists say that is not the case. In any event it is impressive.
About an hour and a half later I took the same shot to show Half Dome illuminated by the setting sun.
This is a view of Half Dome from the overlook on Glacier Point, which is 3200 feet above the valley floor. This is not the place for those with a fear of heights as the railings are right on the edge. Yikes!
This is half Dome without the touristas. There was a park worker there that had a pair of high-power binoculars that allow you to actually see the climbers on the SW face of the rock.
Not to be outdone, I got out my zoom lens and the result is this two-image extract of climbers on the side of Half Dome (on the left) and on the top of the dome (on the right). I call this "Half-wits on Half Dome"! (There is a walkway with cables on the other side of Half Dome. You can walk up the rock, but it will take you all day.)
From Glacier Point you can see both the 317-foot Vernal Falls (lower falls) and the 181-foot Nevada Falls (upper falls). I was going try the 1.6 mile hike to a foot-bridge below Vernal Falls, but I was tired and my back was barking - not loudly, but barking.
At various location along the valley floor, you can see both the upper and lower Yosemite Falls. At a total of 2450 feet over three segments, it is the highest waterfall in the USA.
This is a shot of the Upper Yosemite Fall. The upper falls has a drop of 1,430 feet. There is a 7.2 mile hike to the top that rises 2,300 feet and take 6-8 hours (for those so inclined).
This is the lower Yosemite Falls which falls a mere 320 feet. This fall is easily accessible from the valley floor (which is why I got a photo!).
Not far from Yosemite Falls is this rock feature called the Lost Arrow. While the feature is neat by itself, I met a fellow tourist who has a photo of idiots crossing from the main rock-face to the arrow - on a tightrope! More idiots in my opinion.
This is a panorama of two features of Yosemite Valley. On the left is a rock face called the Royal Arch, with the Washington Column atop it, and Half Dome on the right (behind Grizzly Peak).
This is a composite of eight photos of the same scene shown above on row two. This is one of the most visited spots in the valley, and finding a parking spot is difficult. Even harder is getting the tourists to stop taking their "selfies" in the middle of the creek! Geez!.
Tioga Road is the shortest route from Yosemite to Mono Lake. When I got to Yosemite, the road was closed because of snow. Thankfully, the snow melted the next day, so I was off the see Olmstead Point, Mono Lake and whatever came up along the way.
This is a shot of Half Dome from Olmsted Point (named for Frederick Law Olmsted). If you look carefully, you can see smoke in the valley to the left of the dome, and rising behind it to the right.
I stopped along the way to take a snap of the remaining snow that had closed the road. A week after I got home the road was closed again.
Along the road I spotted this tree (which I think is a young Sequoia) along the road. It just said "take my picture", so I did.
This is a panorama of Tenaya Lake, an alpine lake that sits along Tioga Road at 8,150 feet. The water is crystal clear, and the lake is full of trout. Too bad I did not have longer shoelaces or I would have gone fishing!
Stuck in the backwoods at the northwestern corner of Yosemite is the Hetch-Hetchy Valley. This area would still be wild and untouched, except for the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Because of a lack of water to fight the fires, California petitioned the Interior Department to dam the Toulumne River and channel the water to San Francisco. After a seven-year battle, the Interior Department authorized the O'Shaughnessy Dam, thus ruining a wild and scenic area.
This is a shot at the top of the 430-foot dam, with the Hetch-Hetchy Reservoir behind it.
In the background is Tueeulala Falls. This falls has a drop of over 800 feet, but only the last 280 feet is visible from the dam.
While out in the wilds, I am always listening to the birds (and usually wondering where they are and what they are. While at the reservoir I heard a bird I recognized. This is an F-14 Tomcat - I think. It zoomed by so fast I was lucky to get a shot.
Mono Lake was on my list of places to see. A friend told me that I would be less than a man if I didn't see the Bristlecone Pines. So I did both - sort of.
After crossing the park and getting to the lake, I was able to get a panorama or Mono Lake. The lake sits in a basin and has no outlet, causing the water to be highly alkaline. In 1941, in yet another ecologic grab, the City of Los Angeles diverted the rivers feeding the lake to the LA water system. This caused the water level to fall, exposing the Tufa Towers along the shoreline
As you near the lake, you can see the Tufas. They are caused when carbonate minerals precipitate out of ambient temperature water (via springs) and form limestone formations.
Along the shore you can see the Tufas, and the bird life that gathers to feed on brine shrimp that grow in the lake water.
The Tufas cause some really strange, but photographic formations, both along the shore and in the water. The California Legislature has mandated that the water level be raised to a higher level. Based on what has happened so far, the water level mandated to be met in 1994 will be met in another 30 years.
I was urged by a friend not to miss the Bristlecone Pines. After inquiring at the Mono Lake visitor center and being told they were only "less than two hours away" I decided to make the drive, even though it was well after noon. After making the drive, missing a turn and almost driving to Nevada, I found the pines four hours later - just before the sun started going down. But I did get a shot or two, and really enjoyed the drive up the mountain road that climbed from 4,000 feet out side of Bishop, CA to over 10,00 feet at the park. All this on a road with no guard rails and hairpin turns and sheer dropoffs. What fun that would have been in the dark! I opted to miss that fun and left while it was still light.
As you can see, these trees, which approach ages of over 5,000 years, grow in areas between 5,600 and 11,00 feet. These are on a hill at just over 10,000 feet in the White Mountain region of California.
This is a sample. I wish I had had more time to explore the area.
I always like to take "scenic" shots where ever I go. These are a series of shots along the Merced River in the Yosemite valley.
As I was leaving Yosemite for the LA area, I exited the Wawona Tunnel and was greeted with a nice view of the Moon and some trees.
To show all of the beauty of this park, and all the others I visited, would be impossible. I spent 4 days in the areas around Yosemite. I would really like to visit in the late spring when the water coming over the falls is at its highest and the fires have not started. Also, another visit would allow me to see the Giant Redwoods in Mariposa Grove (which was closed for upgrades when I visited.) All I need is 6 numbers - the RIGHT six numbers! I would urge you to visit Yosemite National Park, and all the other places, like the Mariposa Grove, Mono Lake and of course, the Bristlecone Pines.


New Delhi: Targetting to have one million skilled workforce in the country in the next five years, the government will set up 5,000 skill development centres nation-wide and also 11 advanced training institutes for trainers.
“The skill development centres will be set up mostly in unserviced areas like hilly terrain and backward regions,” minister of state for labour and employment Harish Rawat said.
The move will enable large number of unskilled workforce in these areas acquire skills and get employment in developed regions in the country, he said during the Global Skill summit in the national capital.
The government’s skill development policy envisages training one million workforce in the next five years and one million people every year thereafter.
Remarking on the shortage of experts to train the workforce, he said his ministry has also undertaken an initiative to “establish 11 advanced training institutes under PPP mode”.
The minister said modernization of the employment exchanges in the country would be completed by this year.
Speaking on the occasion, member, Planning Commission Narendra Jadhav rued that only 2% people receive vocational training in the country.
He said five sub-committees set up under the National Skill Development Coordination Board to recommend issues on vocational education have already prepared their reports and they would be submitted soon.
“While two sub-committees have already presented their reports, the remaining will submitted theirs in the next few days,” he said. “The Planning Commission will make a comprehensive presentation to the Prime Minister in near future” after the reports are submitted.
Two reports on skill development—one prepared by McKinsey and the other by Michigan Ross School of Business in association with Ficci—were released at the summit.
The government earlier had announced setting up of 1,500 new ITIs to create a pool of skilled hands for the industry.


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Can you unplug the TV for about 15 seconds, and then plug back in and watch the stand-by light. Tell me how many time the stand-by light blinks in regular intervals. If it doesn't blink at all, you need to change a fuse on the g-board. Once this is done run back through the stand-by blink light process, and more troubleshooting can be done if problem isn't already solved. If the stand-by light just keeps blinking with a count over ten just tell me, and I'll look for other possibilities.
Anything less than 5 blinks is major trouble. More likely vertical IC and circuit failure. Picture has been muted or turned off by TV. If Stand By light was blinking 5 times the Stand By might have came out self-diagnosis function or mode. Contact Sony Service Tech for service adjustment to fix problem.
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The blinking should be in a pattern of a count, pause, count. That is an indication of the problem circuit. Can you post that count please? That info will allow me to give you possible defective parts and costs for the repair.
valves and did an oil change myself. I took it in for the 600 service and they charged me a grip so now ill do everything myself this isn't my first bike so don't worry fellas I'm a pretty good hands on mechanic but new to a service/maintenance light on a motorcycle.
One thing that is not completed is that the maintenance light is blinking and its annoying so I need to get that to reset but before I go to the dealership I want to know if there's a way where I could reset it for future services? I tried to search but nothing came up unless I'm not searching correctly. Please all help is appreciated TIA!On the SBK's there is no way to reset the light yourself, unfortunately. As for the blinking, it will stop here before long and stay on steady. Don't remember the actual mileage when it stops blinking but it's not long. The indicator does nothing and has zero effect when on so...Mine's been on for 2,000+ miles now. Not gonna drive 90 miles to my dealer just to turn out the wrench.,,,
In these sets, it is common that the flyback transformer assembly, and sometimes the horizontal output transistor. With this there may be some failed capacitors in the horizontal section. When this type of failure occures it is possible that the power supply has some parts that also must be changed. The exact parts will be determined by the way the failure occured.
In some cases the CRT also goes shorted inside of the electron-gun. In this case the CRT must also be replaced.
In short order, you should take the set in for an estimate. It may be on the expensive side to service. If you are lucky, only the flyback may need replacement or some other simple part that is putting the set in to the protect mode.
I hve worked on a number of these units , your description is typical of a shorted blue picture tube. The protection circuits in the tv
detect that there is a problem thus shutting the unit down to prevent further damage. Sony had a bad run of picture tubes in this series.
The replacement cost of the tube is about $250
plus labor. My estimate would be for the repair
about $400-500 depending on where you live and how honest your local technican is. I will caution you however, that you could replace this tube and the red or green could go. These would not be covered by the technicians warranty. When these sets are working, they have a superb picture and it is easy to get lured into fixing them. Scrivitron


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Florrie, the rare quadruple threat – multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, and songwriter, is back with a bang in 2024. She has just announced her debut album, The Lost Ones, set for release on June 14 via BMG and Xenomania Records, along with its first single and title track.
The title-track and first single, ‘The Lost Ones’ is an anthemic, future live favourite that captures a sense of outsidership and transforms it into a superpower. Speaking of the release Florrie said “This is a song about letting go; of past regrets, mistakes you made when you didn’t know any better, and keeping hold of hope when life gets hard. There was a time when I almost gave up on music, and I went through a rough couple of years. I wrote this song while rediscovering myself as an artist and a human being.”
Florrie has also released the brilliant video, mixing a captivating performance with a sense of nostalgia, showing old family videos of her playing drums, her first ever performances and more. “I filmed this video in the hills behind the old Xenomania studio, where I started my career as an artist, and it felt very poignant being back there. I also wanted to include some old videos to show where it all began…and as a reminder to never give up.”
Florrie is an artist taking charge of their career, and this is set to be her most exciting year yet. Written and produced predominantly by Florrie and Xenomania founder, Brian Higgins, the album also sees her collaborate with hit-maker Takura Tendayi (Rihanna, Chase and Status). Later this Spring, she hits the USA with multi-instrumentalist G Flip, on their tour starting in New Orleans on 16th May. Florrie will then support Girls Aloud on the 5 London dates of their phenomenal comeback tour at the O2 Arena in June. It’s an exciting, full-circle moment, having played drums on Girls Aloud’s 2008 hit, The Promise and co-written their 2012 single ‘Something New’.
The Lost Ones:
- The Lost Ones
- Never Far from Paradise
- Kissing In The Cold
- Honeymoons Over
- Looking For Love
- If It’s Been A Hard Night
- Bad Movie
- Love Hearts
- I Took A Little Something (2024 version)
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In December 2012 over 175 delegates from 19 countries attended the Ninth International Conference on CFD in the Minerals and Process Industries held at Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre. CSIRO organised the conference, which was jointly sponsored by DELL, AMD and CSIRO’s CSS-TCP. Dr Phil Schwarz opened the conference reminding delegates that it was 50 years since the “birth of CFD” lead by the work of Frank Harlow. Dr Schwarz went on to note that there were still many challenges in the field when applying CFD to industrial problems.
At the conference 128 papers on topics as diverse as industrial applications such as
the HIsmelt iron ore process, chemical looping in a fluidised bed and
subsea bubble plumes to fundamental studies of droplet-droplet collisions and flocculation of solid-liquid suspensions.
of the Ninth International Conference on CFD in the Minerals and
Plenary talks were presented by six leading keynote speakers:
• Prof. Martin Sommerfeld, University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
• Prof. Rajat Mittal, Johns Hopkins University, USA
• Mark Davis, Rio Tinto, HIsmelt, Australia
• Scott Thibault, CPFD Software, USA
• Djamel Lakehal, CEO of ASCOMP, Switzerland
• Markus Braun, ANSYS, Germany
who presented reviews of topics such as parallelisation for multiphase flows, predictions of industrial fluidised bed systems and models of blood flow in a heart and its use for diagnosis. Mini-symposiums were held in the areas of bio-engineering and gas-particle flows.
The presentations had a very good mix of CFD topics, ranging from applied industrial applications to fundamental fluid dynamics. Presenters came from industry, academia and various research labs around the world.
The conference closed with Dr Marcus Zipper, Deputy Chief of CSIRO PSE, who presented and sponsored the following student prizes to:
• Tony Vo from Monash University,
was awarded the ‘best student paper’
• Lianghui Tan from Eindhoven University of
Technology in the Netherlands, received the award for ‘best student presentation’
• Allan Love from University of Nottingham and
Lachlan Mason from University of Melbourne
were runners up for the ‘best student paper’
wins 'best student
Zipper presents Lianghui Tan with her award for ‘best student presentation’
Overall the conference was a big success with a high level of scientific exchange and a wide range of attendees including students, academics and industry practitioners.
Various photographs taken at the conference can be viewed


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One of the most mysterious ancient cultures in the world is Vinca. Numerous archaeological remains have been discovered near Belgrade, Serbia. Among the most important objects of culture are the statues, over 2000, depicting an alien species visited on Earth to influence human development.
The statues of Vinca are quite amazing because they depict the gods who came to visit our planet to teach people the mysteries of science. The figurines were discovered right near Belgrade, Serbia, several decades ago. Since then, the figurines have stirred up many controversies.
It is up to anyone to realize that these figurines are an alien species. They had almond eyes, skin of gray, brown or even dark blue, nose extremely small and even thickened in the skull, ears almost nonexistent, as were lips and head without hair. These aliens, it seems, came from the heart of the universe to help people in their evolution. This theory is represented in every ancient culture, either through different objects that depict the aliens or even there are numerous written testimonies regarding the contact made.
It is believed that contact with the mysterious aliens took place before the great Egyptian civilization was born. At that time people learned the ability to write, to count, but they were also taught about agriculture or how to build a rudimentary house.
Also interesting is the fact that this culture has led its existence on an extremely vast territory, which included that of our country. It is also assumed that as a result of these experiences or exchanges the famous writing from Tartaria would have been born.
The Vinca-Turdaș culture was a European culture (between the 5th and 3rd millennium BC) that extended around the Danube in Romania (Banat and Oltenia), Serbia, Bulgaria and Macedonia although traces of it are found throughout the Balkan Peninsula.
The plastic of the Vinca culture is of great richness and variety as well as very carefully processed, the suggestion of life and movement being always present, even when the anatomical proportions and details are treated briefly, schematized … The ceramic of the Turdaş culture is of three categories in terms of pasta : coarse, semi-final (intermediate) and fine.
The main categories of ornaments are incisions, impressions and – more rarely – those made by painting or polishing.
He excelled with highly stylized anthropomorphic statues that surprised with a rare expressive force. We consider, among other things, unique examples as plasticity of the model such as the head of the statuette whose hairstyle, laconically suggested by a few deeply incised lines, sees from the “artist” who achieved an almost “modern” sensibility.
Despite the economy of means used, it manages to impress us with the ability to reduce to the essence of reality, which was demonstrated by the Neolithic master.
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It was in the mid-80s by early yesterday afternoon, but a pleasant breeze fanned the fully occupied benches in front of The Roosevelt for Senior Citizens apartment building on 16th Street NW.
One 74-year-old man said he sat outside to gain relief from his hot apartment. "That air conditioning hasn't worked in three weeks," said the man, who declined to give his name. "I have to come out."
"I try to stay out of the heat, stay out of the sun," said another bench-sitter, Mary Smith, 79, whose air conditioning is working but who went outside for the company. "Try to make the best of it."
Few residents of the Roosevelt ventured for long onto the hot Washington streets yesterday, a day when the temperature crawled up to 91. Experts say the elderly are particularly vulnerable to summer heat, as are the very young and those on certain medications such as diuretics, antipsychotic drugs or drugs for high blood pressure.
"Especially early in the hot season, when people have not fully acclimatized and are not used to being in the sun, they don't sweat efficiently and don't cool efficiently," said Dr. Tom Clark of the Capitol Hill Hospital emergency room.
That leads to heat cramps, heat exhaustion and other problems, he said. Clark said he is surprised he has seen few such problems yet, but "July and August are coming, so I'm sure we'll see plenty."
Not only does normal aging diminish the body's ability to sweat, which dissipates heat, but the elderly are more likely to be on prescription drugs, or have heart or lung diseases, which also impair functioning, medical experts say.
They advise the elderly to move around as little as possible, stay near an air conditioner, wear hats outside, eat light meals and wear cool clothing.
People with elderly relatives should stop by more frequently to check on them during hot weather, Clark said.
Virginia Power and Virginia's Department for the Aging have begun a program under which trained meter readers will keep an eye on elderly residents who sign up for a new "Gatekeeper" program. The utility, which serves 80 percent of the state's population, began sending out information on the program with the batch of bills it mailed yesterday.
The program trains meter readers to watch for signs of distress or neglect, such as piled-up mail or an unkempt yard, and report such information to local social service agencies.
It is modeled after a program begun three years ago in Puget Sound, Wash., that already has saved lives there, said utility spokesman Carl F. Baab.
The program is open to those who consider themselves elderly, and is the only program of its kind in the Washington area, Baab said.
The District's recreation and senior centers, a traditional refuge from the heat for many, were closed yesterday. But not all the area's elderly were uncomfortable.
In the cool tree-shaded precincts of Rock Creek Park, Eveline Krogel, a resident of the Army Distaff Foundation home, described how she staves off the heat: "I take showers and I fan myself. In the evening, we sit out on the patio."
Many of the home's 294 residents -- all women over 62 who served in the armed forces or are related to a service member -- were away for the holiday.
Those who stayed could enjoy the air-conditioned library or lounges. Krogel escorted a visitor to the back patio and pointed to one of her remedies for the heat: a tree swing.
"That's where I go to get the breeze," she said.


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About Mark ChiodaMark Chioda is an independent financial analyst and consultant, specializing in growth and safe accumulation of assets, as well as retirement and income planning. For over 18 years he has assisted clients in attaining and maintaining their lifelong goals and objectives using proven asset allocation and income strategies.
Mark has held Senior Vice President and Senior Director Positions at Fortune 100 financial institutions Citigroup, HSBC Bank and AT&T Capital Corp. before transitioning to independent status working with local estate planning attorneys, and most recently as Managing Director/CEO at Strategic Retirement Solutions, LLC.
He holds both an undergraduate degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and is currently licensed with the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas and Nevada Departments of Banking and Insurance. Mark also holds securities licensure to act as client fiduciary through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) designation as an Investment Advisor Representative. In addition, he holds Notary Public authorities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Over the past several years, he has focused on addressing the specific need for in-depth retirement income and Social Security planning, and the effects they may have on an overall portfolio. As a frequent speaker and lecturer, he has shared his knowledge and expertise with individuals and business owners throughout the country.
A lifelong New Jersey resident, Mark currently resides in Hunterdon County, NJ with his wife, Dawn and 2 teenage children Haley and Jason.
Investment advisor services provided through Tucker Asset Management, LLC, a registered investment adviser.

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Lower maintenance costs, heightened safety top reasons for leasing
ARKPORT — Three area school districts have decided that leasing buses, once an abhorrent topic in the administration of multi-million-dollar districts, is an easy way to save money while developing the safest possible fleets for student transportation.
Arkport Superintendent Jesse Harper explained to The Spectator last week the financial rationale for leasing: Five-year leases that Arkport Central enters will reduce maintenance costs because the vehicles are under five-year warranties.
School budgeting with thousands of items is like looking through an accounting blizzard, especially when buses wear out at different rates than, for example, dish washers or computers. Being able to predict costs of buses with price tags of more than $100,000 and on-going maintenance costs that can easily exceed $10,000 annually for six-year old buses with 100,000 miles on their odometers is an aid “to predicting future costs and being as close to budgeting auto-pilot as possible for an enterprise that has an annual budget of more than $10 million,” Harper said.
“The combination of budget certainty and safer vehicles is a school administrator’s dream," he added
The safety component of bus leasing offers another straight-forward advantage: “Trading relatively new vehicles assures higher value for trade-ins,” Harper said.
Within five years, Arkport will have a total bus fleet of 10 vehicles, Harper said.
“Five-year leases are the backbone of leasing,” said Mark Hanrahan, sales manager for Mathews Buses. “One reason is that because buses are leased new, newly leased vehicles have newer technology that gets better fuel economy than comparable vehicles with traditional financing."
Because leases have no interest payments, monthly leasing payments remain less than traditional financing, he said.
“Matthews has sold 30-plus leased buses during the last several years,“ he said “and more districts are looking” at leasing.
One district superintendent noted that late model buses include the latest safety and operating features; leases don’t require the same large upfront down payments as new buses, and leased buses have much lower maintenance costs, especially with extended warranty programs.
Newly leased buses also have fewer state Transportation Department issues such as failed inspections than older high mileage vehicles; maintenance and operating costs are much lower for newer buses because many are under warranty, and fewer districts’ have “stand by” vehicles that increase insurance costs.
One district has several examples of high mileage buses: one 10-year-old vehicle had 151,529 miles on the odometer last June. Another has racked up 142,132 miles while several display at least 95,000 miles as of June 2018.
Southern Tier bus miles typically are rugged uphill stop-and-go climbs on salty winter roads. Hundreds of those miles daily are rugged on any bus no matter how shiny the yellow body.
Area school districts that leased buses during he past two years include Arkport, Hornell and Jasper-Troupsburg.


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Corona gets started on its downtown plans
An agreement to restore the Corona Mall is the first step in making the area a place where people want to eat, work and socialize. The rest of the city’s downtown restoration will follow a plan established nearly three years ago, according to city officials.
Corona has taken a major step toward restoring its downtown.
The city has signed an agreement with LAB Holding LLC, an Anaheim developer known for refurbishing old buildings and other entities rather than demolishing them and building something new, City Manager Darrell Talbert said.
That agreement, announced June 5, calls for Lab Holding to buy approximately half of the retail condominiums in the Corona Mall, the heart of the city’s downtown.
Many of those properties – which are strictly for commercial use, despite being called condominiums – are occupied.
Lab Holding and the city’s economic development department now have to determine which owners want to sell and for how much, a process expected to take about one year, said Ryan Cortez, the city’s economic development coordinator.
“There’s no start date,” Cortez said in reference to the restoration, which the city is calling the “genesis” for the renewal of Corona’s urban core. “Right now we have to figure out who wants to sell and who doesn’t. If they don’t want to sell, then we will work around them.”
The agreement with Lab Holding comes two and a half years after a group of Corona staff members banded together, gave themselves the name “Next-Gen,” and presented a blueprint for reviving downtown that included adapting and reusing existing retail space.
The plan, called Circle City Gateway, recommended “a pedestrian friendly environment for unique vendors, farmers markets and craft urban eateries,” according to the statement announcing the Lab Holdings agreement.
Corona has been considering an upgrade of the city’s downtown for years, once businesses there began to struggle and the area started to lose its appeal.
That trend started in the early 1970s, when the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside opened. Montclair Plaza, now Montclair Place, did the same thing to the Pomona Mall, also an outdoor shopping district in the heart downtown.
Restoring any downtown became more difficult in 2012 when, in a move intended to help balance the state’s budget, California did away with all redevelopment agencies. Corona officials have said the job can be done with state and federal funding and money from its capital improvement funds, among other possible sources.
“It all starts with fixing our urban core, and restoring the Corona Mall is the first part of that,” Talbert said, “It’s the logical place to start because it’s the heart of downtown. What we want is a good, workable downtown, similar to what’s been done in the City of Orange and Old Town Temecula.”
What Next-Gen proposed remains the blueprint the city is following, Cortez said.
“Downtown” is loosely defined as a two-mile section of Sixth Street between east and west Grand Boulevard. Grand Boulevard runs in a circle and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sixth Street, Corona’s main downtown thoroughfare, will be narrowed to one direction each way, making for better traffic flow. Diagonal parking will also be installed, making it easier to access businesses and get in and out of downtown.
Next-Gen also endorsed installing bollards – the movable post used to block or redirect traffic – along Sixth Street so that street fairs can be held there. The goal is to create a place where people not only shop and eat but “hang out” and socialize.
If all goes as planned, Corona will end up with a downtown that has more businesses and jobs, and an area that will generate greater taxable sales and more private investment.
However, no start dates have been set, and the cost of the project hasn’t been determined.
LAB Holding’s portfolio includes the Anaheim Packing House, an upscale food court with bars and local vendors inside a restored 100-year-old citrus packing house and the Costa Mesa Anti-Mall. The company is ideal for the downtown Corona Mall because the city wants to preserve that project, which dates to the early 1970s.
“They don’t tear things down and they’re good at attracting ‘boutique’ retail, which is what we’re looking for,” Talbert said. “They bring in jobs, and you end up with [a downtown] no one else has.”
LAB Holding officials could not be reached for comment.
No downtown restoration is easy, even in a strong economy. A plan that suits the interests of the public and private sector must be agreed upon, businesses must be persuaded to locate in an area that is underperforming, a construction schedule must be worked out and funding must be secured.
The absence of redevelopment hangs over the entire Corona project.
“If we still had redevelopment it wouldn’t be that difficult to get the property and get the money we need to pay for infrastructure,” Cortez said. “The whole thing would be a lot easier.”


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(Εὐφροσύνη; Euphrosýne, ‘cheerfulness’). One of the Charites (Hes. Theog. 909; Pind. Ol. 14,14; Apollod. 1,13). In Hyg. Poet. Fab. praef. E. is a daughter of Erebos and Nyx (cf. Gratia in Cic. Nat. D. 3,44). In Orph. H. 3,5 E. is an epithet of Nyx.
K.-H. Tomberg, E. B. Harrison, s.v. Charis, Charites, LIMC 3.1, 191-203.
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Brill’s New Pauly
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According to a source from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhammad Shafee, who is the lawyer leading the defence team for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s charges of criminal breach of trust, money laundering and abuse of power had been arrested here early this morning.
“He will be brought to the Jalan Duta Court Complex this morning to be charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001,” the source said.
Muhammad Shafee has been in the spotlight recently after PKR president-elect Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sept 7 said that an officer from the Attorney General's Chamber had issued an affidavit claiming that Muhammad Shafee received payments amounting to RM9.5 million from Najib in 2013 and 2014.
Muhammad Shafee was alleged to have received the money to lead the prosecution against Anwar in his appeal against his second sodomy conviction in 2015.
Muhammad Shafee denied the allegations, saying that the payments were for legal services done for UMNO and Barisan Nasional.