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NATIONAL Vancouver is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Lindsay Chan as Vice President to better serve its growing roster of technology clients in British Columbia and across the country.
NATIONAL Vancouver's newest Vice President Lindsay Chan will help grow cross-border opportunities for clients looking to US. “We are in the midst of renewing the NATIONAL brand in the Vancouver market, and Lindsay is very much part of that plan,” says NATIONAL Vancouver Managing Partner Paul Welsh. “Her technology experience and relationships will be very helpful as that sector continues to grow and evolve.”
Lindsay has deep roots in BC’s technology and innovation community and is an advocate for opportunities for women in technology/leadership roles. Lindsay held increasingly senior marketing and communications roles at Innovate BC (formerly BC Innovation Council, a crown agency). She was responsible for the delivery of strategic marketing and communications programs, government and stakeholder relations and an extensive sponsorship program. She was also the Director of the 2017 & 2018 #BCTECH Summits, providing leadership in the development and execution of the multi-faceted conference that convened close to 6,000 delegates including sponsors, entrepreneurs, investors and all levels of government.
Working with its sister agencies in the US (SHIFT Communications and Padilla), NATIONAL has the ability to work with BC-based technology companies as they look to US markets for customers, talent and investment.
“We see more and more cross-border opportunities,” Welsh says. “Lindsay will be responsible for working with our US offices to help local technology companies to connect to the US markets.”
A graduate of UBC’s Sauder School of Business, Lindsay is no stranger to the world of communications agencies, having been on both sides of the fence as a client and as an account executive. Early in her communications career, she worked at agencies including Cossette, Optimum Public Relations (now Citizen Relations) and McMillan. She also led communications and media relations for the Rick Hansen Foundation.


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UPDATES: Defense Ministry spokesman Jan Pejsek confirmed to Aktualne.cz that the ministry had been raided by the UOOZ. "Any further information can be provided only by police," said Pejsek. The iDnes website wrote that police also raided the Chamber of Deputies, the Prague City Hall and the offices of the Lesy CR state forestry firm. According to state Czech Television, the UOOZ raided sites in Southern Bohemia and the offices of businessman Ivo Rittig in Prague.
The Ceska Pozice website reported that the anti-corruption police squad has a list of approximately 35 or 40 people to arrest. This information has been reportedly leaked to some of these people in advance.
Interior Minister Jan Kubice said that what is being called a raid at the Office of the Government was actually a "visit by the UOOZ director and two state attorneys".
Czech semi-state energy giant CEZ spokesman Ladislav Kriz said that the company has not been raided by police.
12:30 pm CET
Prague City Hall spokeswoman Iva Vojtkova confirmed that the headquarters was raided by police, but they came only for documents related to certain contracts awarded by the city of Prague. No arrests were made, said Vojtkova. Sources from the city hall said that the documents in question are related to 13 older contracts awarded by Jiri Toman in the era of former Mayor Pavel Bem.
The ihned.cz online newspaper said that police is looking for senior managers of Kardio Port, a company that has been awarded a suspicious CZK 2 billion (EUR 78 million) contract by Prague's IKEM hospital.
12:55 pm CET
Already reported among the arrested are also Roman Bocek, former Deputy Agriculture Minister and current state Czech Railways board member, and Ondrej Palenik, former Military Intelligence chief and current Administration of State Material Reserves (SSHR) head.
3:08 pm CET
According to the Pravo daily newspaper, police raided a branch of Komercni Banka, a major Czech bank, in Wenceslas Square in order to seize items from safety deposit boxes.
The iDnes online newspaper wrote that masked and armed policemen left the offices of Roman Janousek's company in Prague in a police car with three women, probably the company's employees.
Sources say that the raid on the Defense Ministry was directed at the military intelligence agency.
3:48 pm CET
UOOZ spokesman Pavel Hantak said at an improvised press conference broadcast by Czech Television that the ongoing raid has been prepared for months and is related to the Office of the Government and the regions of Prague, Central Bohemia and East Bohemia. Hantak said that the detained are being interrogated and police is also conducting searches of houses and other sites.
5:04 pm CET
Office of the Government director Lubomir Poul and current Military Intelligence chief Milan Kovanda are also reported as being among the detained.
Petr Tluchor's lawyer Marek Nespala said that his client is investigated for possible corruption in relation to his resignation as MP last year.
Lobbyists Roman Janousek and Ivo Rittig and another former "ODS rebel", Marek Snajdr, have also been mentioned in relation to the raid. The three men are currently abroad - Janousek and Rittig are in Croatia, Snajdr's whereabouts are unknown. It has been speculated that they were informed about the planned raid in advance and left the country to avoid arrest.
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Prague - The Czech Office of the Government and other sites all over the country were raided by members of the Czech Republic's top organized crime police squad, UOOZ, which reportedly arrested several former members of parliament and senior state officials.
The operation started on Thursday night, is still ongoing and it is the UOOZ's largest raid ever.
The iDnes website reported that the arrested include former ODS deputy group chief Petr Tluchor, former Agriculture Minister Ivan Fuksa (ODS), Prime Minister Petr Necas's office head Jana Nagyova, and Administration of State Material Reserves (SSHR) chief Ondrej Palenik,
Tluchor and Fuksa are two of the so-called "ODS rebels" who refused to vote for the government's tax hike bill last year, but eventually resigned on their MP mandates, which allowed the coalition to pass the bill. The "rebels" allegedly did this in exchange for lucrative posts in state companies.
Czech media also speculate that the ongoing raid is linked to Prague's municipal politicians and influential figures ("godfathers") or the country's largest health insurance company, VZP. The Tyden.cz website wrote that police also raided the offices of lobbyist Roman Janousek.
Aktualne.cz has learned that the operation is based on hundreds of hours of wiretap recording of Janousek.
"I can confirm that the operation is still ongoing, at this moment we are not giving any information. We will try to specify when it is possible to release some details," said UOOZ spokesman Pavel Hantak, adding that the operation is supervised by the Olomouce State Attorney's Office.
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Design by artist Seher One.
7 color screenprint + metallic.
Signed & numbered.
Edition of 460.
Size 40 x 60 cm.
Seher One (David Piñon) became internationally recognized and considered one of the most promising Mexican urban artists. His illustrations have been on the cover of the magazines and newspapers.
Seher is famous more for his large graffitis and collaboration with Nike and Comex that you can find in Mexico DF.
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Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) catches the ball to score a touchdown in front of New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) in the first quarter during the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
The New England Patriots hosted the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round and “hosted” was the right word in the first quarter. The Patriots invited the Ravens into their home and made them comfortable. The New England defense let the Ravens offense do whatever they wanted on their first two drives as quarterback Joe Flacco completed 9 of 10 passes on the first two drives for 109 yards and two touchdowns while Justin Forsett rumbled for almost 7 yards a carry with 5 rushes for 34 yards.
Flacco spread the ball to seven different receivers attacking the Patriots defense and sitting back in the pocket without any pass rush from New England. Chandler Jones generated no pressure despite lining up across from rookie free agent James Hurst at left tackle. Flacco had all day in a clean pocket and just picked apart the Patriots and getting big chunks of yards.
Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) celebrates after the Ravens
New England’s first drive started with Danny Amendola fumbling the opening kickoff and the Patriots fortunate to recover the ball. The drive ended with a third-down catch by Amendola overturned by replay and the Patriots punting the ball back to Baltimore. On their second drive the Patriots unleashed Rob Gronkowski as he converted a third-and-eight with a 16 yard catch and then ran straight through the Ravens secondary with a 46 yard catch to set-up New England in the red zone.
After a 13 yard catch by Julian Edelman made it first-and-goal at the one, the Ravens defense repeated their red zone stand against Pittsburgh last week as they dropped LeGarrette Blount for a four yard loss and then quarterback Tom Brady missed Edelman on second down. On third down, Brady was able to tuck and run the ball up the middle and into the end zone for a touchdown to cut the Baltimore lead to 14-7 as the first quarter had less than a minute to play.
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Play as Batman or Gotham's most notorious criminals in the fight to flee Arkham City with the Batman: Arkham City Escape Board Game, the all-new two-player board game from Cryptozoic Entertainmant!
Based on the amazing storyline of the award-winning videogame series developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, this two-player game will pit Batman against all of his greatest foes, from The Joker and Harley Quinn to Poison Ivy and The Riddler, as they try to escape Arkham City. Batman: Arkham City Escape features one player as Batman and another controlling twenty of the Dark Knight’s most vile enemies in a battle of strategy and combat, as Batman attempts to stop the villains from escaping captivity.
Cryptozoic’s Batman: Arkham City Escape board game features an Arkham City game board, over which one player moves villains while Batman tries to prevent their escape. When Batman and a villain occupy the same space on the board, epic battles ensue, as Batman utilizes his Utility Belt and Combat cards and risks retaliation from each villain.
In Batman: Arkham City Escape, players rely on strategy and cunning to win, and each game offers new twists and turns depending on each player’s decisions. The game will is complete right out of the box, offering an 18” by 33” Arkham City game board, an 11” by 18” Utility Belt board, eight custom dice with both Bat-symbols and Arkham symbols, a 40-card villain deck, a 40-card combat deck for Batman, and much more.
Batman: Arkham City Escape is now available at the suggested retail price of $45.00. Please visit Cryptozoic Entertainment's website for more information on the game, and keep up to date with exclusive contests, promotions and game information on Cryptozoic Entertainment’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Almost every individual in this world is concerned about their loved ones’ security. And when we think about this, the only thing that comes into our mind is ‘security cameras’ to keep an eye on the person and the things that we love.
Using the traditional cameras can be hectic as its installing requires drilling, mounting, sometimes long wires and power supply. Again, it doesn’t suit your décor.
Now, it’s time for traditional home security to get a style upgrade. Panasonic has introduced a new Panasonic HomeHawk FLOOR monitoring system which also complements your home decor.
Panasonic HomeHawk FLOOR looks like an elegant floor lamp. It is monitoring camera and ambient light with virtual assistant integration – a pleasing addition to your home décor.
Simply, download the HomeHawk App, place the HomeHauk FLOOR where you wish and plug it is, connect it to the HomeHawk App and you are all set to enjoy its stunning features.
HomeHawk FLOOR comes with the following features:
It provides 1080P Full HD recording, 2sec pre-recording, 140-degree wide angle view to monitor whole room activity, video recording with motion detection and rapid playback. It has an inbuilt speaker and microphone for 2-way communication.
HomeHawk FLOOR can be controlled and scheduled from your smartphone and voice assistant using the HomeHawk App. It is paired with a major voice assistant. Using the convenient HomeHawk App you can easily adjust the brightness of ambient light, check the temperature and many more.
With these amazing features, it has a full-color HD night vision camera, battery power backup up to 1.5hours during power loss. Including this, it automatically turns on the camera when you leave your room or house.
Besides, no registration required like the traditional home security. You can easily take this device with you anywhere you want to move.
This is not the end. You can feel secure without seeing your camera. Including all these incredible qualities, you get three height options-2feet, 4feet and 6feet. You can choose the right one according to your home décor.


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When we feel under siege, Chaucer's doomed love story during the battle for Troy might be just the distraction we need.
From art that centres the African-American experience to feminist retellings, the British Museum's new exhibition explores culture's enduring fascination with the legend of Troy
A new BBC series has put Troy back on the map. But how much do we know about this city of legend?
A central idea in the Iliad - a poetic work focused on the war for Troy - is the inevitability of death. The poem held a special place in antiquity, and has resonated in the millennia since.


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Haiti: 5 things you need to know
TitleHaiti: 5 things you need to know
Today marks five years since Haiti was rocked by a massive earthquake. That disaster – the deadliest in the Caribbean nation’s history – killed an estimated 217,000 people and left 2.1 million people homeless.
In close collaboration with the Government of Haiti, the UN and its humanitarian partners have supported more than 1.3 million people on the road to recovery. Here are five things you need to know about the humanitarian situation in Haiti, five years after the earthquake.
1. Almost 95 per cent of those living in camps have been able to return home, or find new lodgings. This decrease is largely the result of return and resettlement programmes, including a cash grant programme that has provided more than 75,000 families with money to rent new homes.
2. The cholera epidemic has followed a gradual decline since 2010. Concerted national and international efforts have led to a steady reduction in the number of people affected and killed by the epidemic over the past three years. The number of suspected cases has reduced significantly each year; from more than 350,000 cases in 2011, to just over 100,000 cases in 2012, to approximately 26,000 cases in 2014. In December 2014, for the first time since the epidemic began in 2010, the case fatality rate fell to 1 per cent – in line with internationally recognized standards.
3. Haiti is better prepared for future disasters. National capacities for disaster preparedness and response have been strengthened as a result of the response to the earthquake. The country now has emergency operation centres in each of its 10 departments, as well as the capital Port-au-Prince. Departmental and national emergency plans have been developed. A national plan to reduce seismic risk has been created, and almost two dozen disaster simulation exercises have been carried out across the country, allowing authorities and aid groups to test preparedness and response plans.
4. Despite these improvements, significant humanitarian needs still exist in Haiti and sustained commitment from humanitarian and development actors is still needed. An estimated 80,000 people are still in camps. Across the country, only 26 per cent of Haitians have access to acceptable sanitation facilities – and this figure drops to 17 per cent for rural communities.
5. Haiti remains highly vulnerable to natural disasters. The Government estimates that 500,000 people could be affected by natural disasters in 2015, including by storms or other extreme weather events influenced by the El Niño phenomenon. Every year, thousands of families lose their livelihoods during the hurricane season.
In all, an estimated 2.5 million Haitians still need assistance to access proper medical care, clean water and sanitation, or to overcome the crippling consequences of poverty.

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Past Events & Speakers
Sunday 8th March 2020- Soho Square
Mellissa Laycy: Hollistic Health Coach
Mellissa is an integrative nutrition health coach and chef. Her keen desire to help others through nutrition began with her own health issues where she suffered for a number of years with anxiety, depression, weight issues, and a very poor immune system. It was through nourishing and rehabilitating her own gut that she managed to align her mind and body to a level she never thought possible.
On the day: Mellissa explained How To have a healthy gut in order for you to gain the best nutrition for your body and mind. She listed the right foods to eat, such as fermented kombucha, kefir and sauerkraut, that help with your guts' digestion and microbiome.
Chris Pinner - Creator of Innerfit
Chris kicked off his career at a US investment bank and then a strategy consultancy firm whose projects regularly demanded working weekends, 12+ days and the odd 36 hour shift! Realising this was no way to live, he worked his way to becoming a level 3 personal trainer and now specialises in sharing practical tips to help people feel and work well to help boost performance with your well being.
On the day: Although normally aimed at companies, Chris tailored his talk especially for us at The How To Club to share his knowledge on the best exercises for your physical and mental health. He shared his top tips on How To reduce your stress levels and look after your well being.
Fiona Lamb - Hypnotherapist
Fiona is a critically acclaimed advanced hypnotherapist, speaker and creator of Mind Detox app. Fiona helps people to facilitate fundamental shifts on an unconscious level to bring about long lasting changes. Having personally overcome anxiety using a variety of techniques and proven methods, Fiona’s own experience has led her to want to help more people overcome their troubles so they can live their lives without unwanted thoughts and behaviours.
On the day: Fiona dived right into explaining How To meditate and why it is so important for your mind. She showed us the Level of Consciousness scale that explains why meditating helps take us from the feeling of fear to love, as no person can feel both these emotions at the same time. Once you let yourself into that relaxed state and achieve mind over matter, you will longer feel held back by any worries from the past and can look only into the future!

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Tips on how to approach exercise as you get older
One day it hits you. Maybe when you see a runner racing down the road, or your kid slide into third base. You think, I used to be able to do that.
As we age, and as we absorb increased professional and personal demands, regular exercise can dwindle to an occasional pursuit or even a distant memory.
The realization sends people in opposite directions. Some are driven to return to exercise with a vengeance and begin running five miles every morning, aiming for old times. Others lament and accept that their previous fitness regimen is a lost cause.
Which is better? Actually, experts say neither tactic is ideal.
The dive-in tactic often leads to injuries stemming from the fierce and abrupt return to exercise. So, if you suddenly Zumba ’til you drop, you might need a crane to get your aching body out of bed in the morning so you can hobble to the chiropractor’s office.
Alternatively, the lamenting tactic often leads to even more sedentary behavior. With that approach, you might someday need a crane just to get yourself off the sofa.
The best tactic as age begins to slow you down is to avoid the cranes altogether and adopt a moderate approach.
“The key is to move,” says Jacquie Szachara, who teaches at Evolution Pilates in Pittsford, where many of her clients are middle age or older. “Make your exercise program about you in the present, not you in the past or you in the future.”
That means exercising at a sustainable pace rather than trying to keep up with the class. Time and personal constraints can hamper opportunities to exercise, which is why simply going for a walk is often the best exercise strategy.
“Start at 30 seconds a day and then double it each day until you reach 30 minutes a day,” says Dr. Wallace Johnson, director of UR Medicine Primary Care Network.
With this plan, you achieve the time goal by day 10. Dr. Johnson also recommends walking at a pace of three to four miles per hour. To assess your pace, use a “speak-sing” test: “A good aerobic level is reached when you can talk during exercise but it would be difficult to sing.”
Strive for four
Some people might hear “moderate approach” and think they should limit the types of exercise they do. Free weights are out, right? Not so.
Any program should include the four prongs of exercise: cardio, strength, flexibility and balance.
The first two help keep your heart healthy and your muscles strong. The final two help keep your body limber and coordinated, which can prevent injuries.
And remember: Exercise is not the same as physical activity, which includes movement amid the course of daily life, such as taking the stairs or gardening. Any movement is good, but the amount that comes from regular activity doesn’t elevate most people beyond the level of sedentary.
Planned, repeated exercise is what will increase muscle tone, stamina and overall health, all while sharpening cognitive functioning. (All experts say it’s important to check with a doctor to determine how much exercise is right for you.)
The importance of aerobic exercise is well established. The Harvard School of Public Health defines aerobic as “any activity that causes a noticeable increase in your heart rate.” (Good news for those of us who thought we had to reach the point of sucking wind to benefit from it.)
Vigorous exercise is still on the table, experts note, but should be interspersed with moderate exercise, to avoid overworking aging joints.
Dr. Johnson recommends 75 minutes a week of vigorous exercise, but with careful attention paid to side effects.
“It’s hard to tell runners that they may have to pull back,” Dr. Johnson says. “When they can’t run as long or hard, they feel frustrated.” One solution he offers is to try a less-punishing type of aerobic exercise, such as swimming. His rule of thumb is, “If it hurts, don’t do it.”
Numerous studies show that exercise contributes to overall health, but a 2012 Swedish study quantifies it perfectly. The study determined that walking 75 minutes per week adds nearly two years to life expectancy, deters chronic illness or at least lessens its effects, and improves brain function and increases strength and flexibility (which reduces the risk of injuries).
Even limited exercise can bring real benefits.
Szachara has seen it in her work. “Some people are just not as strong anymore and are more cautious so as not to get hurt, but even with limitations there is progress. The improvement people see is that they can maintain their health as they age and feel better in general.”
UR Professor Jennifer Grotz finds that exercise helps her manage the stress of her responsibilities.
“I suffer from the pangs of procrastination just like everybody else. But getting older gives me different and new motivations to overcome my lethargy,” Grotz says. “I find that if I stick with regular sessions of Pilates, my back pain is virtually gone.”
The important thing to remember, says national fitness expert and author Dr. Pam Peeke, is to start small. And that means that if you do just one pushup today, you have begun your program.
The four prongs
An exercise program should be balanced, which means engaging in four major types of activities:
Cardio — This is the big one and the most dreaded. However, experts say that you need not adopt the go-big-or-go-home attitude because even brisk walking does the trick to get your heart pumping.
- HOW: Walk for 30 minutes five days a week using the speak-sing test to ensure you are doing more than strolling. Some studies show that walking for 10 minutes three times a day is even more effective. If you enjoy high-intensity exercise such as running, jogging or taking a spin class and can do it safely without injury, intersperse those activities with more moderate walking. Any type of exercise that involves moving at a brisk pace, including dance classes, will get your heart pumping. Don’t worry about keeping up with the class: Just do what you can. The Internet is replete with instructional videos, often featuring buff 20-somethings in form-fitting outfits, which can be inspirational. But for those who find such images discouraging enough to head for the bag of potato chips, the National Institute of Health offers videos featuring older people in less than perfect shape at Go4Life.nia.nih.gov.
Strength — Weight training is key as people age, experts say, because it can preserve and even rebuild lean muscle tissue and bone density.
- HOW: Most exercise builds strength, but Johnson suggests starting with 3- or 5-pound free weights and doing 15 repetitions. Instruction is widely available, including in books, Internet videos or low-cost community classes.
Balance — This is vital to maintaining posture and preventing injuries from falling or even typical daily activities.
- HOW: Try yoga or tai chi, which bring the added benefits of increasing mindfulness and stabilizing your mood.
Flexibility — Moving freely through a wide range of motions keeps your muscles supple and prevents injury.
- HOW: Yoga or simply doing stretching exercises on the floor help to keep you limber and free of pain.


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The autumn holidays are the first break after the summer holidays and are popular with those wanting to catch the last rays of sun in Europe, but also with the avid travellers who want to go farther afield. An expected 430,000 passengers will be passing through Brussels Airport during the 10-day break, from Friday 29 October to Sunday 7 November. That is almost 60% of pre-Covid numbers (728,000 passengers in 2019), but more than the fourfold of the number of passengers in 2020 (97,500 passengers).
The most popular destinations in the autumn break are sun destinations, including the destinations that have recently reopened to tourists, and city trips to the south. The most popular sun destinations are Spain (Malaga, Alicante, Valencia), the Canary Islands (Gran Canaria, Tenerife), Portugal (Lisbon and Faro) and Turkey (Antalya). In addition, Egypt and the Cape Verde Islands are once again open for tourists and are proving very attractive. Popular destinations for city trips are Rome, Nice and Barcelona.
Tips for a smooth and relaxed departure
During the holiday periods, the airport can be extremely busy. Passengers are advised to prepare thoroughly for their departure. Face masks are still mandatory in the terminal and during your flight, and we strongly recommend that you regularly wash or disinfect your hands.
Check in advance which documents are required for your destinations. The Travel Map on the Brussels Airport website provides a handy summary of travel conditions and required documents per country. Also make sure you arrive at the airport well in time, because check-in may take a little longer due to the additional documents that have to be inspected. You can check at what time best to arrive at the airport for your specific flight online via the slot advice.
Remember to fill in your electronic Passenger Locator Form before returning to Belgium. You can now only do this online; the paper form is no longer accepted. The Federal Police can check your QR code on your return to the airport.

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The growing latinos in america making
Hispanics are becoming america's largest minority close geography of latin countries to the united states and growing birth rates among hispanics in america is causing rapid population growth . How latinos are shaping america’s future they’re the focus of the immigration debate but across the nation, latinos are rising to power and offering a glimpse of what’s ahead. The growing latino population in texas lulu garcia-navarro talks with mimi swartz of texas monthly latinos make up a growing slice of houston and texas to be making much of a difference .
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Today hispanics/latinos are the fastest growing community in the united states just in the past eight years, their presence has increased by more than 11 million, making it the largest. Multiracial children of black-and-white descent were the largest group in 2014, according to census data, making up 36 percent of the multiracial population under 18. It makes sense: latinos have the highest birth rate in america, 80 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age that compares with 64 for blacks, 59 for whites and 56 for asians. Us latino population growth and dispersion has slowed since onset of the great recession immigration from latin america cooled and latino fast-growing .
Across america, the latino population is growing, and it is now the largest minority group in the country latino voices are being heard, and their economic impact is being felt in the marketplace . The state of latinos in the united states and high birthrates have made latinos the fastest-growing ethnic group in the country areas vital to america’s well-being, latinos are central . How hispanics became hollywood’s most important audience according to the motion picture association of america’s year-end study talent agencies and theater chains are all catering to .
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Tacos (A la Carte)
- Pick 3 Tacos$13.00
- Chicken Tinga Taco$5.00Chipotle braised chicken, cotija cheese, crema, and cilantro.
- American Taco$5.00Ground beef chili rolled in caramelized Jack cheese, lettuce, and salsa.Popular
- Avocado Taco$5.00Beer-battered avocado, spicy mayonnaise, lettuce, pickled red onion, and cilantro.
- Pulled Pork Taco$5.00Carolina BBQ, peach pico, and cilantro.
- Pulled Chicken Taco$5.00Lettuce, Jack cheese, and tomato.
- Chicken and Jack Quesadilla$12.00Jack cheese and pulled chicken. Served with chips and salsa.
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- 1 What’s the Difference Between Daniel Defense & LWRC?
- 2 In-Depth Comparison
- 3 Daniel Defense or LWRC? The Winner is...
What’s the Difference Between Daniel Defense & LWRC?
The LWRC features fully ambidextrous controls, monoforged upper receiver with modular one-piece free float rail, and a “keyless” bolt carrier design, combined with a time-tested operating system. The DDM4 V7 Pro offers incredible weight savings and superior cooling, ergonomics, and an ambidextrous Grip-n-Rip charging handle to suppress the fire.
The LWRC IC DI uses an Enhanced Fire Control Group while the DDM4 V7 Pro uses Geissele Automatics Super Dynamic 3 Gun Trigger. DD uppers and lowers are MIL-SPEC, whereas the LWRC is proprietary, making the DDs slightly easier to modify.
LWRC IC DI
- Brand: LWRC
- Model: LWRC IC DI
- Weight: 6.6lbs
- Length: 32″-35.25″
- Trigger: Enhanced Fire Control Group
- Barrel: 16.1 inches
- Calibers: 5.56 NATO
- Twist Rate: 1:7 RH
DDM4 V7 PRO
- Brand: Daniel Defense
- Model: DDM4 V7 PRO
- Weight: 7.40 lbs
- Length: 34 ¾” – 37 7/8”
- Trigger: Geissele Automatics Super Dynamic 3 Gun Trigger
- Barrel: 18″
- Calibers: 5.56 NATO
- Twist Rate: 1:7
LWRC & Daniel Defense Pricing
Design & Ergonomics
The stock of the LWRC rattles a fair bit while the Daniel Defense is tighter, has excellent rubber additions, and has ergonomic wrist angle, integral trigger guard, and non-slip grip for comfort and control.
The LWRC may be aesthetically and ergonomically better. Still, little details such as goofy spiral fluting, proprietary rail attachments make the DD a better option for a more substantial long-term setup.
Size & Weight - DD or LWRC?
Since Daniel Defense uses a proprietary gas piston system that adds more to its weight, the DD is more than a pound heavier than the LWRC. The Daniel Defense M4 V7 Pro has a longer barrel length, too. Since size and weight matters in shooting, the LRWC wins in this category for being more lightweight.
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Daniel Defense & LWRC Scope
The Daniel Defense offers various optics and accessories that allow for the maximum sight radius for accurate shooting with its rail mounted iron sights.
At the same time, the LWRC DI lacks such, so if you want to have a better scope in LWRC, you will need to purchase an optic accessory. With this, the DDM4 V7 Pro takes another win.
Reliability - Daniel Defense & LWRC
Both the Daniel Defense & LWRC prefer heavier ammo because of their twist rate. The LWRC IC DI features an oversize extractor and one-piece gas key integral to the bolt that contribute to the reliable, consistent operation.
Simultaneously, the DD has a Geissele automatics Super Dynamic 3 Gun Trigger that delivers a championship-level break. When it comes to reliability, our team chose Daniel Defense because it shoots smoother with low recoil than the LWRC.
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LWRC Pros & Cons
Daniel Defense Pros & Cons
Daniel Defense or LWRC? The Winner is...
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With the start of the 2021 road construction season, the completion of the Highway 14 expansion between Owatonna and Dodge Center will get a little closer everyday. Beginning Monday, April 12 drivers will experience lane closures on the four-lane section west of Dodge Center. In a news release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, officials say, "crews (will) build crossover lanes for construction related to the expansion project."
Traffic on the new four-lane is expected by this fall. Work to get to that point includes paving of the new 12.5-mile portion, completion of bridges on Dodge County Road 3 and Steele County Road 16, and work on intersections at Highway 14 interchanges with Dodge County Road 5 and Highway 56.
MNDOT states, "Once this project is completed, Highway 14 will be a four-lane highway from Mankato to Rochester. This will provide the traveling public with an access controlled highway to improve mobility through southern Minnesota." Final touches on the project will continue in 2022, even as traffic begins to use the new stretch later this year.
Safety is a big aspect of the expansion to a four-lane, divided highway, "Improve travel safety concerns, travel time reliability, and reduce congestion on a corridor that has 18,000 daily commuters."
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Vimala Menon, India
[From the SGI Quarterly]
Before Vimala Menon was introduced to Buddhism in 1978, she looked back at the days following her graduation from university with longing. She had graduated from medical school at the University of Delhi in India in 1970 with a strong interest in ophthalmology, the field of eye diseases: "Both the subject and teacher impressed me sufficiently to make me decide to become an eye surgeon," she recalls.
In May 1975, Dr. Menon qualified as an eye specialist and, just one month later, she joined the nation's premier eye institute. By 1978, she had been appointed to a permanent position on its faculty. Yet, in spite of being on the fast track to success, Dr. Menon had come to realize that her "self-confidence was at a low ebb" and that she "had a hopelessly pessimistic attitude." A major shadow hanging over her was the fact that her "family was a very depressed and unhappy one." The gloom which pervaded the Menon family deepened in 1980 when her father passed away. To make matters worse, two of her younger siblings were chronic sufferers of bronchial asthma.
When Dr. Menon learned about the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin in the summer of 1978, she was immediately attracted to the concept of the Mystic Law, which is based on the law of the simultaneity of cause and effect. She shared the belief that "the human being himself is responsible for his or her own life." A few days after being introduced to Buddhism she began to chant and she attended an Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) discussion meeting which impressed her profoundly.
Just as she was about to leave the meeting, a BSG member strode up to her and said, "Please come again next time." It was a simple gesture, but she was overcome by his sincerity. "I involuntarily responded to his powerful words," she recalls. And so she simply replied, "Yes, I will."
Ever since then, her life has seen tremendous improvement. Nine months after Dr. Menon joined BSG, she was deeply moved upon meeting SGI President Ikeda in India: "My vision of a grand life committed to kosen-rufu [world peace based on the principles of Buddhism] opened up for the first time." She noticed that her self-confidence was returning, and even better, her sense of hope for a brighter future was growing.
She exerted herself in her Buddhist activities and discovered her effort was having a direct impact not only on her daily life but on her professional life as well. "Buddhist practice gives me an intuitive approach to many problems," she explains. By chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, she learned that she could "turn the tide of negative effects in my patients into positive ones."
The changes that were sweeping through her life didn't stop there. Her family situation also improved, in part due to the conversion of her asthma-stricken siblings, both of whom were able to cure their ailment.
Her personal life also underwent great change. Dr. Menon had given up on the idea of finding a partner for life. For her, marriage was an "almost impossible event." Still, she sometimes recalled the words of Mr. Ikeda when they first met in 1979: "One should not hurry up about marriage," the SGI leader advised. "Marriage should be for the sake of happiness." Eleven years after she began to practice Buddhism, the impossible dream became a reality at the age of 41. Two years later, Dr. Menon gave birth to a healthy daughter, proving the "power of prayer and strong ichinen [unshakeable resolve]."
At the end of 1992, she began to exert herself even harder at work, especially in research. She published three new papers related to the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of eye diseases. As a result, she was granted a three-month fellowship to conduct further research in Japan and the United States. Says she: "I am deeply grateful to my mentor, Mr. Ikeda, and the Soka Gakkai, which has made it possible for me to live such a wonderful and meaningful life."
Dr. Menon's personal reformation has made her even more aware of problems in her environment. Since "society today is highly materialistic," she notes, it has "forgotten the treasures of the heart." That ignoble trend applies to the medical profession as well. "There is so much exploitation of patients by doctors who only see their own monetary gain and do not have any scruples about cheating the patient," she laments.
The Indian eye surgeon refuses to be discouraged by such corruption. She vows instead to do everything she possibly can for other people. One of her favorite passages in a letter written by Nichiren Daishonin to his disciples 700 years ago, states: "That which you give another will become your own sustenance; if you light a lantern for another, it will also brighten your own way."
Dr. Menon says that she is "determined
to live my life for the sake of others' happiness and to live a life without
regret, dedicating myself to the Mystic Law to my last breath."

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They will, at the very least, set themselves up as co-authors who compromise as much as possible his codes and intended codifications. And so the aboriginal vanishings keep reiterating. ”35 On December 12, three of Columbus’s men “heard a large band of people, all naked like those seen previously, to whom they called, and they chased after them. But the Indians took to flight. ”36 On December 13, Columbus’s men “went to the village, which was four and a half leagues to the southeast, and which they found in a very great valley.
Confronted with imperial scripts, indigenes become ghostwriters of their own conditions. introduction / 21 Through their enduring and contestatory absences, they act as coauthors with all those who seek to insert them into foreign texts and fail. When absence cannot be converted into presence, when absence cannot be controlled via incarnation, spectral challenges to colonizing narratives abound. This happens far more often than is perceived and in far more diverse fashions and moments. Even the barest traces of such authorship—aboriginal footprints in the sands—imply anteriority, autonomy, and persistent power.
At first, Columbus accepts these disembodiments as not all that unusual. He personally has witnessed a ghosted peninsula, so a ghosted archipelago lies within a reality he probably figures he can circumscribe. And he continues to claim that the absenting aborigines do not present a substantive subversion of his narrative. Thus, on December 16, 1492, he writes, I with the people that I bring with me, who are not many, go about in all these islands without danger; for I have already seen three of these sailors go ashore where there was a crowd of these Indians, 38 / columbus the haunted and all would flee without the Spaniards wanting to do harm.

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Answers to Your Questions About Transgender People, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression What does transgender mean? Transgender is an umbrella term for persons whose gender identity, gender expression, or behavior does not conform to that typically associated with the sex to which they were assigned at birth. Gender identity refers to a person’s internal sense of being male, female, or something else; gender expression refers to the way a person communicates gender identity to others through behavior, clothing, hairstyles, voice, or body characteristics. “Trans” is sometimes used as shorthand for “transgender.” While transgender is generally a good term to use, not everyone whose appearance or behavior is gendernonconforming will identify as a transgender person. The ways that transgender people are talked about in popular culture, academia, and science are constantly changing, particularly as individuals’ awareness, knowledge, and openness about transgender people and their experiences grow.
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What is the difference between sex and gender?
Sex is assigned at birth, refers to one’s biological status as either male or female, and is associated primarily with physical attributes such as chromosomes, hormone prevalence, and external and internal anatomy. Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for boys and men or girls and women. These influence the ways that people act, interact, and feel about themselves. While aspects of biological sex are similar across different cultures, aspects of gender may differ. Various conditions that lead to atypical development of physical sex characteristics are collectively referred to as intersex conditions. For information about people with intersex conditions (also known as disorders of sex development), see APA’s brochure Answers to Your Questions About Individuals With Intersex Conditions.
Have transgender people always existed?
Transgender persons have been documented in many indigenous, Western, and Eastern cultures and societies from antiquity until the present day. However, the meaning of gender nonconformity may vary from culture to culture.
What are some categories or types of transgender people?
Many identities fall under the transgender umbrella. The term transsexual refers to people whose gender identity is different from their assigned sex. Often, transsexual people alter or wish to alter their bodies through hormones, surgery, and other means to make their bodies as congruent as possible with their gender identities. This process of transition through medical intervention is often referred to as sex or gender reassignment, but more recently is also referred to as gender affirmation. People who were assigned female, but identify and live as male and alter or wish to alter their bodies through medical intervention to more closely resemble their gender identity are known as transsexual men or transmen (also known as female-to-male or FTM). Conversely, people who were assigned male, but identify and live as female and alter or wish to alter their bodies through medical intervention to more closely resemble their gender identity are known as transsexual women or transwomen (also known as male-to-female or MTF). Some individuals who transition from one gender to another prefer to be referred to as a man or a woman, rather than as transgender. People who cross-dress wear clothing that is traditionally or stereotypically worn by another gender in their culture. They vary in how completely they cross-dress, from one article of clothing to fully cross-dressing. Those who cross-dress are usually comfortable with their assigned sex and do not wish to change it. Cross-dressing is a form of gender expression and is not necessarily tied to erotic activity. Cross-dressing is not indicative of sexual orientation (See Answers to Your Questions: For a Better Understanding of Sexual orientation and Homosexuality for more information on sexual orientation.). The degree of societal acceptance
for cross-dressing varies for males and females. In some cultures, one gender may be given more latitude than another for wearing clothing associated with a different gender. The term drag queens generally refers to men who dress as women for the purpose of entertaining others at bars, clubs, or other events. The term drag kings refers to women who dress as men for the purpose of entertaining others at bars, clubs, or other events. Genderqueer is a term that some people use who identify their gender as falling outside the binary constructs of “male” and “female.” They may define their gender as falling somewhere on a continuum between male and female, or they may define it as wholly different from these terms. They may also request that pronouns be used to refer to them that are neither masculine nor feminine, such as “zie” instead of “he” or “she,” or “hir” instead of “his” or “her.” Some genderqueer people do not identify as transgender. Other categories of transgender people include androgynous, multigendered, gender nonconforming, third gender, and two-spirit people. Exact definitions of these terms vary from person to person and may change over time, but often include a sense of blending or alternating genders. Some people who use these terms to describe themselves see traditional, binary concepts of gender as restrictive.
Why are some people transgender?
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There is no single explanation for why some people are transgender. The diversity of transgender expression and experiences argues against any simple or unitary explanation. Many experts believe that biological factors such as genetic influences and prenatal hormone levels, early experiences, and experiences later in adolescence or adulthood may all contribute to the development of transgender identities.
How prevalent are transgender people?
It is difficult to accurately estimate the number of transgender people, mostly because there are no population studies that accurately and completely account for the range of gender identity and gender expression.
What is the relationship between gender identity and sexual orientation?
Gender identity and sexual orientation are not the same. Sexual orientation refers to an individual’s enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction to another person, whereas gender identity refers to one’s internal sense of being male, female, or something else. Transgender people may be straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or asexual, just as nontransgender people can be. Some recent research has shown that a change or a new exploration period in partner attraction may occur during the process of transition. However, transgender people usually remain as attached to loved ones after transition as they were before transition. Transgender people usually label their sexual orientation using their gender as a reference. For example, a transgender woman, or a person who is assigned male at birth and transitions to female, who is attracted to other women would be identified as a lesbian or gay woman. Likewise, a transgender man, or a person who is assigned female at birth and transitions to male, who is attracted to other men would be identified as a gay man.
How does someone know that they are transgender?
Transgender people experience their transgender identity in a variety of ways and may become aware of their transgender identity at any age. Some can trace their transgender identities and feelings back to their earliest memories. They may have vague feelings of “not fitting in” with people of their assigned sex or specific wishes to be something other than their assigned sex. Others become aware of their transgender identities or begin to explore and experience gender-nonconforming attitudes and behaviors during adolescence or much later in life. Some embrace their transgender feelings, while others struggle with feelings of shame or confusion. Those who transition later in life may have struggled to fit in adequately as their assigned sex only to later face dissatisfaction with their lives. Some transgender people, transsexuals in particular, experience intense dissatisfaction with their sex assigned at birth, physical sex characteristics, or the gender role associated with that sex. These individuals often seek gender-affirming treatments.
What should parents do if their child appears to be transgender or gender nonconforming?
Parents may be concerned about a child who appears to be gender-nonconforming for a variety of reasons. Some children express a great deal of distress about their assigned sex at birth or the gender roles they are expected to follow. Some children experience difficult social interactions with peers and adults because of their gender expression. Parents may become concerned when what they believed to be a “phase” does not pass. Parents of gender-nonconforming children may need to work with schools and other institutions to address their children’s particular needs and ensure their children’s safety. It is helpful to consult with mental health and medical professionals familiar with gender issues in children to decide how to best address these concerns. It is not helpful to force the child to act in a more genderconforming way. Peer support from other parents of gender-nonconforming children may also be helpful.
How do transsexuals make a gender transition?
Transitioning from one gender to another is a complex process and may involve transition to a gender that is neither traditionally male nor female. People who transition often start by expressing their preferred gender in situations where they feel safe. They typically work up to living full time as members of their preferred gender by making many changes a little at a time. While there is no “right” way to transition genders, there are some common social changes transgender people experience that may involve one or more of the following: adopting the appearance of the desired sex through changes in clothing and grooming, adopting a new name, changing sex designation on identity documents (if possible), using hormone therapy treatment, and/or undergoing medical procedures that modify their body to conform with their gender identity. Every transgender person’s process or transition differs. Because of this, many factors may determine how the individual wishes to live and express their gender identity. Finding a qualified mental health professional who is experienced in providing affirmative care for transgender people is an important first step. A qualified professional can provide guidance and referrals to other helping professionals. Connecting with other transgender people through peer support groups and transgender community organizations is also helpful.
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), a professional organization devoted to the treatment of transgender people, publishes The Standards of Care for Gender Identity Disorders, which offers recommendations for the provision of gender affirmation procedures and services.
Is being transgender a mental disorder?
A psychological state is considered a mental disorder only if it causes significant distress or disability. Many transgender people do not experience their gender as distressing or disabling, which implies that identifying as transgender does not constitute a mental disorder. For these individuals, the significant problem is finding affordable resources, such as counseling, hormone therapy, medical procedures, and the social support necessary to freely express their gender identity and minimize discrimination. Many other obstacles may lead to distress, including a lack of acceptance within society, direct or indirect experiences with discrimination, or assault. These experiences may lead many transgender people to suffer with anxiety, depression, or related disorders at higher rates than nontransgender persons. In the United States, payment for health care treatment by insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid must be for a specific “disorder,” defined as a condition within the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). According to DSM-IV, people who experience intense, persistent gender incongruence can be given the diagnosis of gender identity disorder. This diagnosis is highly controversial among some mental health professionals and transgender communities. Some contend that the diagnosis inappropriately pathologizes gender noncongruence and should be eliminated. Others argue that it is essential to retain the diagnosis to ensure access to care.
What kinds of discrimination do transgender people face?
Anti-discrimination laws in most U.S. cities and states do not protect transgender people from discrimination based on gender identity or gender expression. Consequently, transgender people in most cities and states face discrimination in nearly every aspect of their lives. The National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force released a report in 2011 entitled Injustice at Every Turn, which confirmed the pervasive and severe discrimination faced by transgender people. Out of a sample of nearly 6,500 transgender people, the report found that
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transgender people experience high levels of discrimination in employment, housing, health care, education, legal systems, and even in their families. The report can be found at http://endtransdiscrimination.org. Transgender people may also have additional identities that may affect the types of discrimination they experience. Groups with such additional identities include transgender people of racial, ethnic, or religious minority backgrounds; transgender people of lower socioeconomic statuses; transgender people with disabilities; transgender youth; transgender elderly; and others. Experiencing discrimination may cause significant amounts of psychological stress, often leaving transgender individuals to wonder whether they were discriminated against because of their gender identity or gender expression, another sociocultural identity, or some combination of all of these. According to the study, while discrimination is pervasive for the majority of transgender people, the intersection of anti-transgender bias and persistent, structural racism is especially severe. People of color in general fare worse than White transgender people, with African American transgender individuals faring far worse than all other transgender populations examined. Many transgender people are the targets of hate crimes. They are also the victims of subtle discrimination—which includes everything from glances or glares of disapproval or discomfort to invasive questions about their body parts.
How can I be supportive of transgender family members, friends, or significant others?
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Educate yourself about transgender issues by reading books, attending conferences, and consulting with transgender experts. Be aware of your attitudes concerning people with gender-nonconforming appearance or behavior. Know that transgender people have membership in various sociocultural identity groups (e.g., race, social class, religion, age, disability, etc.) and there is not one universal way to look or be transgender. Use names and pronouns that are appropriate to the person’s gender presentation and identity; if in doubt, ask.
Don’t make assumptions about transgender people’s sexual orientation, desire for hormonal or medical treatment, or other aspects of their identity or transition plans. If you have a reason to know (e.g., you are a physician conducting a necessary physical exam or you are a person who is interested in dating someone that you’ve learned is transgender), ask. Don’t confuse gender nonconformity with being transgender. Not all people who appear androgynous or gender nonconforming identify as transgender or desire gender affirmation treatment. Keep the lines of communication open with the transgender person in your life. Get support in processing your own reactions. It can take some time to adjust to seeing someone you know well transitioning. Having someone close to you transition will be an adjustment and can be challenging, especially for partners, parents, and children. Seek support in dealing with your feelings. You are not alone. Mental health professionals and support groups for family, friends, and significant others of transgender people can be useful resources. Advocate for transgender rights, including social and economic justice and appropriate psychological care. Familiarize yourself with the local and state or provincial laws that protect transgender people from discrimination.
Where can I find more information about transgender health, advocacy, and human rights?
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 email@example.com www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/index.aspx www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/programs/transgender/ index.asp
Childrenâ€™s National Medical Center Gender and Sexuality Advocacy and Education 111 Michigan Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20010 202-884-2504 www.childrensnational.org/gendervariance
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Transgender Network (TNET) PFLAG National Office 1828 L Street, NW, Suite 660 Washington, DC 20036 202-467-8180 firstname.lastname@example.org http://community.pflag.org/page.aspx?pid=380
Sylvia Rivera Law Project
Family Acceptance Project
147 W. 24th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10011 212-337-8550 212-337-1972 (fax) email@example.com www.srlp.org
870 Market Street Room 400 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-865-0176 firstname.lastname@example.org www.transgenderlawcenter.org/cms
San Francisco State University 3004 16th Street, #301 San Francisco, CA 94103 email@example.com http://familyproject.sfsu.edu/
(FTM means Female-to-Male) 601 Van Ness Ave., Suite E327 San Francisco, CA 94102 877-267-1440 firstname.lastname@example.org www.ftmi.org
Gender Education & Advocacy
539 Glen Drive San Leandro, CA 94577 520-567-3977 email@example.com www.genderspectrum.org
National Center for Transgender Equality 1325 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 202-903-0112 202-393-2241 (fax) NCTE@NCTEquality.org http://transequality.org
Transgender Law Center
TransYouth Family Allies
P.O. Box1471 Holland, MI 49422-1471 888-462-8932 http://imatyfa.org/aboutus/index.html
World Professional Association for Transgender Health 1300 South Second Street, Suite 180 Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-624-9397 612-624-9541 (fax) firstname.lastname@example.org www.wpath.org
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References: American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-IV). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. American Psychological Association. (2006). Answers to your questions about individuals with intersex conditions. Washington, DC: Author. [Retrieved from http://www.apa. org/topics/sexuality/intersex.pdf] American Psychological Association. (2008). Answers to questions: For a better understanding of sexual orientation and homosexuality. Washington, DC: Author. [Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/topics/sexuality/sorientation.pdf] Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association. (2001). The standards of care for gender identity disorders, sixth version. Minneapolis, MN: World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Retrieved from http:// www.wpath.org/documents2/socv6.pdf National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. (2011). Injustice at every turn. Washington, DC: Author. World Health Organization. (1992). ICD-10: International classification of diseases and related health problems. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. Printed in 2011 This is the second edition of this brochure. The first was written by the APA Task Force on Gender Identity and Gender Variance and published in 2006. The second edition was revised and updated by members of the APA Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns (CLGBTC), Vic Mu単oz, EdD, and Kevin Nadal, PhD; and APA Division 44 liaison to the CLGBTC Michael L. Hendricks, PhD, ABPP; with the assistance of the Division 44 Committee on Transgender & Gender Variance Issues; Jill Davidson, PhD, NCSP; J. Rhodes Perry, Associate Director of Policy & Programs, Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG); and Anneliese Singh, PhD, LPC, NCC.
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I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether his attention has been called to the number of future tenants in the parish of Ballymacelligot, county Kerry, and the request made at recent public meetings to afford them some relief from the payment of their present rents; and whether he proposes to take steps, by legislation or otherwise, to deal with such cases.
The Land Commission have no information as to the number of future tenants in Ballymacelligot or elsewhere. As regards possible legislation, I would refer to my Answer to the similar Question of the hon. Member for North Westmeath on 11th instant.†


The 2024 Spring Budget announced on 6 March 2024 had some key points for the real estate sector.
Commercial real estate
The UK's rate of corporation tax remains at 25% and the changes introduced last year to allow 100% deductions for certain types of capital expenditure (particularly relevant to fixtures) remain in place (known as full expensing). The Government is considering extending "full expensing" to leased assets such as leased plant and machinery, but cannot yet afford to do so.
Six new investment zones were announced: Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, North East England, South Yorkshire, West Midlands and Tees Valley which offer tax reliefs to attract businesses to these regions including full business rates relief, full SDLT relief on commercial property and enhanced structures and buildings allowance relief.
Investing in real estate
There is a new fund structure for commercial real estate known as a ‘Reserved Investor Fund’ that will be introduced. This is to be a new authorised contractual scheme that should encourage the onshoring of real estate fund management. The aim is for it to be cheaper to establish than many existing types of funds such as REITs but with the benefit of tax transparency. It is hoped it will encourage long-term investment in commercial real estate.
Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector, Private Rental Sector (PRS) investors and senior living sector
A surprise and unwelcome change was the announcement that Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) is being abolished from 1 June 2024.
MDR is a relief from stamp duty land tax (a tax on acquisition of real estate in the UK) where the purchaser is buying more than two dwellings in a transaction.
HMRC has been consulting (since November 2021) on perceived abuses of MDR but those abuses were in part found to be due to retrospective claims for relief promoted by unregulated advisers who searched HM Land Registry and then targeted recent purchasers of family homes with granny annexes. The current rules have led to an influx of cases on the nuances of the application of the rules over the last few years, but the abolition will also impact investor purchasers in PBSA, PRS and senior living.
The announced policy change was further to an external evaluation, which found that there is "no strong evidence that the relief plays an important role in supporting residential property investment and that it has a minimal positive impact on overall housing supply."
It is disappointing that the relief has been abolished completely rather than being narrowed in scope. In the previous consultation which closed for comments back in February 2022, other options to make the relief more fit for purpose were considered. However, following the external evaluation it seems getting rid of it in its entirety was decided to be the simplest course of action (and an easy revenue raiser).
However, there is still the option to apply the (generally lower) non-residential rates to acquisitions of six or more dwellings in one transaction (or a series of linked transactions) which is likely to mean that it is only smaller portfolio acquisitions that will be impacted.
If a transaction exchanged on or before 6 March 2024 it can still continue to benefit from the relief regardless of when it completes (subject to there being no variation to the contract). Otherwise, a transaction needs to complete on or before 31 May 2024 for MDR to still be available to be claimed.
Sales of second homes
The rate of capital gains tax on the disposal of second homes will reduce from 28% to 24% with effect for disposal from 6 April 2024.
Furnished holiday lettings
The special rules for furnished holiday lettings will cease from April 2025 so holiday letting owners will no longer benefit from capital allowances on furniture and furnishings, roll-over relief from capital gains tax or enhanced deductibility of debt.
Other minor changes
SDLT changes to allow first time buyers who use nominee structures (for example, people fleeing domestic abuse) to access the lower rates for first time buyers and the reduction in rates for public bodies or publicly funded purchasers of residential property were also announced with immediate effect.


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Research, which I don’t pretend to fully understand, has been undertaken on why the violins made by the Italian masters are so good.
Acoustic evolution of old Italian violins from Amati to Stradivari
The unique formant properties displayed by Stradivari violins may represent the acoustic correlate of their distinctive brilliance perceived by musicians. Our data demonstrate that the pioneering designs of Cremonese violins exhibit voice-like qualities in their acoustic output.
Thankfully, a few websites picked this story up and explained it for the rest of us.
Scientists find secret behind sweet sound of Stradivarius violins
The instruments achieve their sweetness and brilliance by mimicking aspects of the human voice, study says.
The world’s best violins sing like humans
A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that not only do great violins sing like humans, those built by different makers may remind us of different types of human voices. […]
“Although we did not perform any psychological experiments in this study, I speculate that the similarity between violins and voices can explain why violins are so popular,” Tai concludes. In other words, we may not yet understand quite how these instruments do what they do. But maybe we like them because when they do it, they sound like us.
It’s not the first time science has tried to understand what makes these instruments so special.
The brilliance of a Stradivari violin might rest within its wood
Why nobody has been able to replicate that sound remains one of the most enduring mysteries of instrument building. A new study, published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests that answers may lie in the wood: Mineral treatments, followed by centuries of aging and transformation from playing, might give these instruments unique tonal qualities.
Violin-fiddling boffins learn that ‘f-holes’ are secret to Stradivarius’ superior sound
Although each violin maker inarguably possessed a good ear – in order to recognise and replicate the violins that sounded best – whether or not they recognised the particular design elements that contribute to a more powerful sound is still up for debate. In other words, the violinmakers knew what was a better instrument to replicate but they didn’t necessarily know that its slender holes were what made the sound it produced tonally pleasing.


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1. Syd The Kyd
Syd loves the ladies, and the ladies love Syd. She identifies as gay.
2. Taylor Bennett
Taylor identifies as Bi.
3. Frank Ocean
Frank says he doesn’t like to label his sexuality, adding, “I’ll respectfully say that life is dynamic and comes along with dynamic experiences.”
Makonnen identifies as gay.
5. Angel Haze
Haze, who once dated Alec Baldwin’s daughter, Ireland, identifies as gay.
6. Cakes Da Killa
The Jersey native identifies as gay.
7. Young M.A.
M.A. identifies as gay.
Kehlani identifies as bisexual.
9. Mykki Blanco
Blanco identifies as trans-feminine.
10. Brock Hampton
Kevin from the boyband “Brockhampton” identifies as gay — but the other members have yet to officially confirm their sexuality.
The Oakland native identifies as bisexual.


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Snow Showers In the Area with Light Accumulations In Our Northeast AlreadyDecember 10th, 2012 at 9:45 pm by Chad Evans under Chad's WLFI Weather Blog
Snow showers & flurries continues across the area. Some of the snow is falling at a moderate clip for a bit. Up to 0.5″ has accumulated in far northeast Pulaski & in Fulton counties. Up to 0.5″ has fallen west & northwest of Kankakee, Illinois in a cluster of heavy snow showers that fell apart before reaching Benton County.
I am going to go with the wording of 1″ of less, rather than less than 1″. I think some places may reach the 1″ mark in our northeast with other areas at 0.2 to 0.6″. Areas more towards our southwestern counties, including Lafayette may only see flurries to perhaps 0.1″.
I have received a couple of emails regarding the first measurable snowfalls of the past few years. Here are the dates of the first snowfalls in 2011, 2010 & 2009 below (at WLFI in West Lafayette):


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Several years ago, I had a satellite office in Malibu, across the street from the beach. In fact, some patients would come straight to their appointments from the beach, shaking sand from their shoes. As you can imagine, I saw a lot of people with sun damage, brown spots, and problems with uneven skin tone, including melasma, which produces dark patches on the forehead, cheeks, and upper lip. At first, I tried recommending prescription-strength fading creams (such as those that contain hydroquinone and Retin-A) and in-office treatments. However, many of my Malibu patients weren't interested in prescription treatments and told me that they preferred to use skin care products with natural ingredients. While the fading was often more gradual than with prescription hydroquinone products, there was no doubt that many of these natural and botanical products were effective. Recent research has confirmed what my Malibu patients knew all along: Natural and botanical ingredients can help treat uneven pigmentation.
Arbutin, a natural extract found in bearberry, wheat, and certain types of pears, is one of the newest ingredients that can improve skin tone. It's related to hydroquinone, although it's found naturally, and like prescription hydroquinone, it's been shown to block the enzyme that causes excess pigmentation. Arbutin is used in Chantecaille Vital Essence.
Licorice extract contains ingredients such as liquiritin, which has been shown to lighten melasma in as little as four weeks. Licorice is also an anti-inflammatory, so it's safe for those with sensitive skin. Try Eucerin Redness Relief Daily Perfecting Lotion SPF 15.
Soy-containing moisturizers have been shown to improve sun damage, blotchiness, and overall skin tone. Try Fresh Soy Face Cream or Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough.
Vitamin C and niacinamide (a derivative of vitamin B3) have been shown to lighten melasma and brown spots. Both ingredients are found in Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer.
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For ease of use Snomax offers fully automatic injection systems in various sizes.
Snomax is available in three different fully-automatic injection systems to produce a perfect and easy mixture of the product. Regardless of whether it is a small family resort or a major ski circuit, there is a suitable injection system for every snow-maker. A metering pump is used to add Snomax to the snow water. A centrifugal pump guarantees the uniform and constant mixing of the Snomax solution. Installation and maintenance is simple for all systems.
HW300 injection system
P800 injection system
SW1200 injection system
In addition to the injection systems, there is also the P200 pump unit. It is extremely efficient and used as a bypass for existing injection pumps. The unit consists of a basket filter, a P200 injector and a Vacon frequency converter for easy pump adjustment. Its small size (76.2 cm x 76.2 cm) means the P200 is easy to transport, install and maintain.
P200 pump skid
To further improvee the efficiency of the injection systems and to optimize the injection rate of Snomax, it is possible to add a flowmeter on the snowmaking system. Snomax is using the BE6300 series transit-time clamp-on flowmeter. It is simple and easy to install. The signal of the flowmeter will be sent directly to the injection system that will adjust accordingly to the water flow.