Barriers to Attendance
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Updated Saturday August 18, 2007 07:59 PM
Truancy could result in tickets
|Date Captured||Saturday August 18, 2007 07:59 PM|
|Farmington Press reports, "The absence policy is on a semester basis. After three absences, a letter is sent to the parents about the school attendance policy. This letter is sent out automatically to those students who have missed that number of days, even if they have a doctor’s excuse.
'There is a contact number to call on the letter. Many times, parents who have received this first letter will call and say they have sent doctor’s excuses,' said Swinarski. 'They should not worry — if they’ve called, then that means they’re doing what they should do.'
She explained this also gives parents an opportunity to perhaps let the district know about a certain health issue a child may have that can keep them from attending school.
'We can help them in whatever way they may need (after reviewing the case),' she said.
A letter is also sent when a student has six absences in a semester. At seven absences, more steps are put into place.
'When a student reaches that seventh day, a letter is sent to the parents saying that anymore absences over that number would not allow the student to make up the work. We send out a date and time for a meeting that we would like to discuss this with them,' said Burch."|
Local schools make radical changes to battle dropout rate
|Date Captured||Sunday June 03, 2007 10:10 AM|
|The Journal News reports, "From creating evening and weekend classes to instituting formal programs that allow students five years to graduate, the schools have made radical changes in an effort to boost achievement and keep kids in school.
But officials say there are more complex reasons behind this life-changing decision made by too many teens.
Often, schools are blamed for a student's choice to leave, but educators say many drop out for myriad reasons, including incarceration, drug abuse, problems at home or other reasons outside the purview of the classroom."
Student claims school discriminates against her as a teen mom
|Date Captured||Saturday April 07, 2007 09:14 AM|
|Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, "According to the complaint, A.C. has missed a number of school days to care for her child. Some of those absences are because she had to take the boy to doctor's appointments, she claims. Other times, if her mother cannot watch her son, she has no other available child care.
But the school district has ruled that those absences are unexcused and, therefore, its officials believe A.C. and her mother are guilty of violating state truancy laws.
The school district has filed charges against A.C. four times and against her mother five times, according to the lawsuit."
Should teen mothers be held to truancy standards?
|Date Captured||Saturday April 14, 2007 08:49 PM|
|A Shrewdness of Apes blog: "Well, here's an interesting dilemma:
Well, here's an interesting dilemma:
A 16-year-old student who claims in a lawsuit that her school district discriminated against her because she is a teen mother has missed 211 days of school over the last four years, according to officials in the Harrisburg area school district.
A 16-year-old student who claims in a lawsuit that her school district discriminated against her because she is a teen mother has missed 211 days of school over the last four years, according to officials in the Harrisburg area school district."
Why Students Don't Attend School
|Date Captured||Saturday May 12, 2007 08:10 PM|
|Excerpts from "Increasing Student Attendance: Strategies from Research and Practice," Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory , written by Jennifer Railsback -- "Corville-Smith et al. (1998) found six variables that were statistically significant predictors for distinguishing absentee high school students from regularly attending students:
Students' school perceptions: Absentees are less likely to perceive school favorably;
Perception of parental discipline: Absentees perceive discipline as lax or inconsistent;
Parents' control: Absentees believe parents are attempting to exert more control over them;
Students' academic self-concept: Absentees feel inferior academically;
Perceived family conflict: Absentees experience family conflict;
Social competence in class: Absentees are less likely to feel socially competent in class;" ADDITIONALLY -- "Below are other commonly cited reasons that students have given for not attending school (Clement, Gwynne, & Younkin, 2001;Wagstaff, Combs, & Jarvis, 2000):
Viewed classes as boring, irrelevant, and a waste of time;
Did not have positive relationships with teachers;
Did not have positive relationships with other students;
Was suspended too often;
Did not feel safe at school;
Could not keep up with schoolwork or was failing (and there were no timely interventions);
Found classes not challenging enough (worksheets and reading with lectures were the predominant activities), and students can miss class days and still receive credit;
Couldn't work and go to school at the same time.
Matching Foster Care and School Records: How Children's Foster Care Experiences Affect Their Education
|Date Captured||Saturday May 12, 2007 09:30 PM|
|Vera Institute of Justice researchers Dylan Conger and Alison Rebeck find, "In comparison to children in the general student population, foster children have very low attendance rates. Yet, many foster children’s attendance rates improved from before to after entry into care. Younger children, those who remain in care for at least the entire semester after placement, children with stable placements, children in foster boarding homes or kinship homes, and those who entered care on charges of abuse or neglect show greater gains than other children. This finding indicates that these foster care experiences may improve an important aspect of school stability. Other foster care experiences contributed to declines or smaller gains in attendance. Children with short stays in foster care do not progress as well as children who stay longer, suggesting room for improvement during discharge planning conferences. These discussions could place greater importance on the consequences of educational disruptions and ensure that aftercare services are sufficient to help families provide for their children’s educational needs."|
Educating Children in Foster Care: The McKinney-Vento and No Child Left Behind Acts
|Date Captured||Wednesday April 25, 2007 09:44 AM|
|Casey Family Programs write, "The recommendations, included as part of a comprehensive report released at a congressional briefing, deal with the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The recommendations are:
Improve school stability by ensuring that the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act applies to all children in out-of-home care, and increase funding for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to a level that covers all eligible children.
Ensure that children and youth in foster care have access to education-related support services by making them automatically eligible for Title I, Part A services and including them in the set-aside that exists for homeless children.
Increase funding for school counselors and mental health services."|
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Phase of Trial: Phase II
Latest Information Update: 27 Aug 2014
At a glance
- Drugs XEN D0501 (Primary)
- Indications Overactive bladder
- Focus Therapeutic Use
- Sponsors Xention
- 16 Nov 2011 Planned number of patients changed from 180 to 300 as reported by European Clinical Trials Database.
- 13 Jun 2011 New trial record

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The magic of mosses has fascinated many of us since childhood. Fantasy worlds for fairies and homes for pet chameleons prompted my first terrarium. In this miniature landscape of mosses, I could let my imagination soar through the cool, green mosses. Mosses make us smile and many folks have shared their own moss memories with me. There are many moss lovers who appreciate the beauty of bringing mosses indoors.
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Workshop on the main requirements for the transposition and implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) related to EU legislation and the actions needed to establish EPR system in Albania was held on 17 October 2019. EPR is an obligation for the producers, which are companies that are placing on the internal market of Albania products, that after being used, are generating waste that belongs to one of the special waste streams, such as packaging, batteries and accumulators, waste electronic and electric equipment and end of life vehicles. These companies, as per EU waste legislation, become producers and have additional obligations and responsibilities to manage the waste which is generated from their products. Their obligations are regulated in a special legislative packaged on EU level. Some main obligations of the producer are to finance and establish system for collection, transportation, recycling or other way of treatment of the waste generated from their products they are placing on the market in Albania and to meet certain targets relevant for collection, recycling and treatment as established by the EU legislation or national legislation.
The workshop was open by minister Klosi and was chaired by deputy minister Cuci. At the workshop representatives from responsible institutions, donors and private sector’s stakeholders have participated. Experience of implementation of EPR system from Croatia, Hungary and North Macedonia was shared. The experts presented how the main requirements of EU directives have been implemented as well as how the EPR system was established and implemented in their respective countries.
Some key messages from the workshop were that Albania will need to meet the waste targets as set by EU waste legislation and has to prepare its waste management system as to be able to involve each actor in meeting these targets. The main actors, beside the producers, are the recycling companies, trade-commercial companies and municipalities. The MTE has a key role in establishing well functional EPR system and enforcing it, thus to be able to present how much the EU targets are met by Albania.
The main conclusion from the workshop was that Albania will need to establish EPR system as soon as possible to align with EU requirements, as well as to provide legal base for circular economy implementation.


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CEE Kerala Law Entrance Exam 2019 for LLB Admission, Dates, Application
CEE Kerala notifies Entrance Exam for Admission to 3- Years LLB Course 2019-20
CEE Kerala LLB Entrance Exam 2019 Notification - Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) invites applications for the Entrance Examination for Admission to 3 Year LLB Course 2019-20 in the four Govt. Law Colleges in Kerala and in the Private Self-financing Law Colleges in Kerala which enter into seat sharing agreement with the State Government.
CEE Kerala LLB Entrance Exam 2019 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 02nd May 2019
- Application End Date: 12h May 2019
- Date of Examination: Last week of May 2019
See: Law Entrance Exams
Eligibility Criteria for CEE Kerala LLB Entrance Exam 2019
- Indian Citizens who satisfy any of the following conditions are eligible for admission
- Candidate seeking admission to the course should be a graduate in any faculty of any University in Kerala or of any other Universities, recognized by any of the Universities in Kerala as equivalent thereto
- A candidate who has passed the Bachelor’s Degree Exam with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate (i.e., 45% marks for all the parts of the Degree Exam taken together) shall alone be eligible
- However, candidates belonging to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes need only 42% marks and those belonging to the SC/ST need only 40% marks in the qualifying exam
- No rounding off of percentage of marks to the nearest higher integer is permitted. Applicants who have obtained first degree certificate after prosecuting studies in distance or correspondence method shall also be considered as eligible for admission
- Candidates who are appearing/ appeared for the qualifying exam (regular exam of 2019-20 academic years) are also eligible to apply for the Entrance Exam. Such candidates become eligible for admission only if they produce the Provisional/Degree certificate of the qualifying exam and the mark lists of all parts of the qualifying exam.
- There is no lower age limit for admission to the 3-year LLB Course. The upper age limit for admission to the 3-year LLB Course will be subject to the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.
- In case if age restriction under clause 28 of Legal Education Rules, 2008 of Bar Council of India is reinstated, only those candidates within the stipulated age limit will be allowed to appear for the Entrance Exam
Qualifying Standards in the Entrance Exam
- To qualify in the Entrance Exam, and thereby figure in the rank list, a General/SEBC category applicant should secure a minimum of 10% of the total marks in the Entrance Exam whereas a candidate belonging to SC/ST category should get a minimum of 5% of the total marks.
KLEE 2019 Exam Pattern
- The Entrance Examination will be a Computer Based Test and will be conducted at Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kozhikode during the last week of May 2019
- The Entrance Exam will be of 3 hours duration (10.00 am to 1.00 pm) and will consist of 200 Objective Type Questions of three marks each [Total: 200 x 3 = 600]
- For every wrong answer one mark each will be deducted
- The questions will be based on
- General English;
- (General Knowledge and;
- Aptitude or Legal Studies
CEE Kerala LLB Application Process 2019
- Application Fee is Rs.650/- for General and SEBC Candidates and Rs.325/- for SC/ST Candidates
- Candidates seeking admission to the course can apply online through the website www.cee.kerala.gov.in of the Commissioner for Entrance Exams from 02nd May to 12th May 2019 and then remit the required application fee by way of online payment or by way of e-challan available during the submission of online application.
- Payment through e-challan can be made in cash at any of the Head/Sub Post Offices in Kerala. Application fee once remitted will not be refunded
- After remitting the fee, the candidate has to upload a recent passport-size colour photograph, signature and required documents/certificates as mentioned in clause 13.2.4 of the prospectus along with the online application. No need to send the printout of the application to the office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations
- Candidates will not be allowed to include any additional information in the application form or to submit any certificate/document claiming reservation or any benefits, after the submission of the online application
- Prospectus and notification containing details of the Entrance Exam are available in the website: www.cee-kerala.org
See: Entrance Exam Dates
Government of Kerala
(Higher Education Dept. - Govt. /Self-financing Law College), Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Housing Board Buildings, Santhinagar, Thiruvananthapuram-695001, Phone No.: 0471-2332120, 2338487, Website www.cee.kerala.gov.in

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I'm going to take one more look at it tomorrow to be sure, but today I think my green piece is finished. The photos are self explanatory.
I intend to sew some felt to the back and hang it as is. Sometimes I frame them, but I wanted this one to be really organic looking. It's the first one I have tried in just one color.
I hope you have or will try playing with this fun and creative form of crochet. For me this means I'm down to my scarf, bed cover, soap savers (from MOOGLY), and blanket edgings to finish in these last few weeks of 2013.
Crochet Every Single Day,


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Readers of my blog may remember this hideous beast. It has been hanging in my closet for six months now waiting for me to do something with it. Here is the original post about it where I tried to love it. I didn't love it. The fabric is one of my favorites; wool crepe. It is a vintage vogue pattern from the 1960's. Love the shape; hate the dress.
Here it is and the other 3 yards of wool crepe that was the same color. Ew. Yuck, it's the same color as my carpet.
Here is the fabric dye I bought from Dharma Trading company. I love the picture on the front of the dye packet too. So simple and so beautiful.
Wow, check it. I might actually wear it now. It shrank in the wash because you have to use hot water. The length may have to come down an inch or two if I want to wear it to work. I'm not really a belt kind of person but I think the waist needs something. The remaining fabric is the same color. I feel kinda like a go-go girl with the boots. But, in some way, I think it's fitting to wear it with the boots.
Soooo, much better, don'tcha think? Some day I'm going to get sick of purple but it's not happening any time soon.


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Chris Coppell's Lingering
Author Website: www.chriscoppel.com
About Chris Coppell:
Chris has held senior operations positions for both Warner Bros. and Universal Studios. Chris also held the position of Director of Operations for UCLA’s Film School where he also taught advanced screenwriting. Chris and his wife Clare spent many years helping animal rescue with Best Friends Animal Society in Utah. Before joining Best Friends, Chris was President and Managing Director of the Home Entertainment Division of Testronics in Los Angeles.
Chris believes that stories should be able to transport the reader to different places, where they can experience events and dimensions that have never been considered. Chris is able to write gentle fable-like adventures (Lucy) as well as opening the pages into dark and terrifying stories where dimensions co-exist with indescribable evil (Legacy).
Chris Coppel was born in California and has since split his time between the USA and Europe, living in California, Washington DC, Utah, Spain, France, Switzerland and England.
Following in his father’s footsteps (Alec Coppel wrote Vertigo among many other successful movies) Chris has written numerous screenplays as well as the novels Double Down (as C.J. Axelrod), Logistics, Liner, Lucy, Lakebed, Legacy, Lodge and Luck.
Chris is also an accomplished drummer and guitarist.
Book Genre: Horror
Age Limits: 18+
What if your dream house becomes your darkest nightmare?
The woods looked dark and ominous. The woman’s scream was joined by the man crying for help in a voice that sounded as if it was gasping for air. The dog emerged from the darkness. It looked disorientated. It stopped in the middle of the back lawn, looked up into the rainy sky and howled piteously. Between the trees, where the darkness was blacker than black, dozens of slanted yellow eyes flicked open and stared back towards the house. They weren’t the eyes of anything human.
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Fiscal court discusses Madison County inmate contract
Published 6:30 am Thursday, December 22, 2016
STANFORD – Now that Garrard County inmates will no longer be housed in Lincoln, fiscal court magistrates are moving forward with negotiations for a new contract with another county.
Lincoln Jailer Rob Wilson detailed plans to take in Madison County inmates during the Lincoln County Fiscal Court meeting on Dec. 20.
“We’ve been in negotiations with Madison County,” Wilson said. “We want to set a minimum on our contract of 30 inmates, with a maximum of 10 females at any one time.”
Wilson said this would allow the county to keep its options open for the future.
“Part of this is due to the fact that the state is still looking into private prisons,” he said. “So if the state opens to private prisons and starts pulling state inmates, we can always go back to Madison County and say ‘give us more inmates.’”
Currently, Madison County sends their “overflow” inmates to Clay County, Wilson said.
“When we’re done with this and everything’s good to go, I will actually go and make physical contact with their jailer and sit down and talk to him,” he said.
Wilson said Madison County suggested sending inmates who have already been sentenced, that way they “don’t have to mess with court.”
“They’ve also said if they had an inmate who had an extended stay in a hospital, like UK (University of Kentucky) they would send deputies to cover that, we wouldn’t have to,” he said.
The contract with Garrard County – which was terminated by the Lincoln fiscal court after several allegations were made by the Garrard judge-executive – is set to expire today (Thursday), which Wilson warned magistrates of on Tuesday.
County Attorney Daryl Day said Garrard County will still be obligated to pay for their inmates on an ongoing basis until they are all relocated.
Last week, Garrard Judge-Executive John Wilson said the county was pursuing legal action against the Lincoln jail for alleged discrepancies in billing and potential violation of inmates’ Constitutional rights for not permitting them to participate in the work program.
Eligible inmates approved for work detail are able to earn credit on their sentence. Following the threats of legal action, Lincoln County voted to terminate the contract and send a 30-day written notice to Garrard County alerting them of the decision.
Lincoln Judge-Executive Jim Adams said despite the allegations, it was an “amicable split” and since most jails in the state are dealing with overcrowding issues, adequate time would be given to Garrard County to remove their inmates.
“If they’re not contractually obligated to pay us we’re not contractually obligated to keep them and I don’t think the state is going to let us get out of keeping them until they find somewhere. We can’t just kick them out on the street,” Day said.
Magistrate David Faulkner questioned whether the jail was charging enough for inmates in general.
Currently the state inmate rate is $31.34 per inmate per day, which is what LCRJ was charging Garrard County for their inmates.
“I don’t think we should keep anybody’s prisoners for $31 a day,” Faulkner said. “I think if we’re going to keep somebody else’s prisoners – not only the physical mental and toll on your people, and the toll that’s on that old structure. It’s a 72-bed jail. We shouldn’t be over 72 people unless we’re making money.”
Faulkner added Garrard County still owes the county money on their contract but didn’t specify the total amount.
Magistrates voted unanimously to approve a motion giving Judge-Executive Jim Adams the authority to sign the contract with Madison County to house their prisoners upon the recommendation of Day and Wilson.
The magistrates voted to enter into an executive session to discuss pending litigation but no action was taken.
In other business, the fiscal court:
• reappointed Sheree Gilliam to the Lincoln County Industrial Authority Board.
• voted to enter into five-year contract with Revize to create and maintain a county government website. Magistrates approved a one-time fee of $3,000 and $1,800 annual fee.
• accepted Justin Poynter’s bid for mowing and weed-eating at Veteran’s Park for 30 weeks. Poynter’s bid of $25,250 was the lowest of the six bids.


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2. Discover new painting techniques. Start out with some interesting paint to get the kids hooked, like Glob Paint Powder made from natural fruits and vegetables and the sky's the limit! Try stamping with cut vegetables and make interesting things like celery roses or these cute potato prints. If there's snow around, take the paint outside for some invigorating snow painting. Alternatively, try hammering leaves into paper for a totally different 'painting' technique.
3. Colour easter eggs. Start colouring eggs during Spring Break and you'll be ready for Easter right on time! If you're at all concerned about ingesting chemicals with your eggs or worried about the kids wearing more dye than they dip, try this natural egg colouring kit for kids. It's made with only natural and organic plant, fruit and vegetable extracts from annatto see, curcumin, purple sweet potato and red cabbage. Another option is to collect colourful tissue paper and wrap it around eggs, wet with water and remove paper for colourful imprinted patterns.

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Who Has Signed The Paris Climate Agreement
The aim of the agreement is to reduce global warming described in Article 2 and to “improve” the implementation of the UNFCCC: The Paris Agreement is the world`s first comprehensive climate agreement.  Indeed, research shows that the cost of climate activity far outweighs the cost of reducing carbon pollution. A recent study suggests that if the United States does not meet its climate targets in Paris, it could cost the economy up to $6 trillion in the coming decades. A lack of compliance with the NPNs currently foreseen in the agreement could reduce global GDP by more than 25% by the end of the century. Meanwhile, another study estimates that achieving – or even exceeding – the Paris targets by investing in infrastructure in clean energy and energy efficiency could have great benefits globally – about $19 trillion. However, it is important to remember that the Paris agreement is not static. Instead, it must strengthen countries` national efforts over time – meaning that current commitments are the terrain, not the ceiling, of climate change ambitions. Labor`s emissions – continuing to reduce emissions by 2030 and 2050 – have yet to be implemented and the agreement provides the instruments to ensure that this happens. INDE has addressed the challenges of eradicating poverty while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. About 24% of the world`s population without access to electricity (304 million) lived in India. Nevertheless, the country planned to “reduce the intensity of its GDP emissions by 33-35% by 2030” from 2005 levels. The country has also attempted to buy about 40% of its electricity from renewable energy sources, not fossil fuels by 2030.
INDC found that implementation plans would not be affordable from national resources: it estimated that it would take at least $2.5 trillion to implement climate change measures by 2030. India would achieve this through the transfer of technology (transfer of capacity and equipment from the most developed countries to less developed countries [LDCs]) and international funding, including support from the Green Climate Fund (an end-to-end investment support program in low-emission technologies and the development of populations vulnerable to the effects of climate change). How each country is on track to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement can be constantly monitored online (via the Climate Action Tracker  and the climate clock). Taking part in an election campaign promise, Trump – a climate denier who has claimed that climate change is a “hoax” perpetrated by China, announced in June 2017 his intention to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. But despite the rose garden president`s statement that “we`re going out,” it`s not that simple. The withdrawal procedure requires that the agreement be in effect for three years before a country can formally announce its intention to withdraw.


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Islwyn our customer and the Development Surveyor for a Housing Association in Cardigan Bay, Wales approached us with a requirement for a mobility carport with a covered walkway canopy extension. The property was a bungalow which was being converted and refurbished for a new tenant with a disabled son.
Islwyn was tasked with sourcing a canopy which would allow the family to get from the house and into the car without getting wet. The carport needed to be freestanding and the walkway was to be attached to the bungalow and the carport whilst also allowing enough height for a ramp to the front door.
The initial visit was to determine size and area to be covered with the best design and prioritising the new tenants needs and requirements. Designing the canopy took a lot of thought and effort, to get the right look and leg placement as the walkway canopy had certain width requirements for wheelchair access.
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Once we had decided on the best design the final CAD drawings were created and signed off by Iswlyn. They chose Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) for the framework, with Bronze polycarbonate for the carport roof and Clear polycarbonate for the walkway roof… This was due to windows and the door being below the canopy and we wanted to make sure there was as much light transmission as possible.
Once a manufactured date had been confirmed, the installation team arranged a suitable date to deliver and start the installation.
We started installing the walkway section first as the height and leg positions would dictate the final position of the carport. The new ramp was recently installed and we knew we would have to trim down the individual leg heights to fit and once the walkway wall-plate was attached and secure we could then move onto the larger carport.
The framework went up relatively quickly and by the end of the first day, the framework was bolted together, squared and levelled and the larger carport was glazed. The second day we spent glazing the walkway, flashing to the shed and installing the downpipes.
On the 2nd day the proposed new tenant arrived to see the carport as well as the rest of the bungalow conversion, he was very happy with all aspects and couldn’t wait to be able to move in with his family.
The canopy was finished mid afternoon on the Friday ready for the driveway tarmac contractors to lay the tarmac first thing Monday morning.
The timeline on this project was very tight and we were able to pull out all of the stops to help Islwyn meet the deadlines. From drawings being signed off on the 11th May to installation on the 2nd June just 3 weeks passed…. our normal timeline is between 6-8 weeks.
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Shares of Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (TSE:ATE – Get Rating) reached a new 52-week low during trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as C$0.62 and last traded at C$0.62, with a volume of 6025 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at C$0.61.
The stock has a market cap of C$32.16 million and a PE ratio of -1.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a quick ratio of 16.53 and a current ratio of 17.91. The company’s 50-day moving average price is C$0.70 and its 200 day moving average price is C$0.71.
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Rising Ghanaian artist Jéermain has once again captured the hearts of music lovers with the release of his latest single, “Long Time No See.” Known for his unique blend of Afrobeats, indie-pop, and R&B, Jéermain’s music reflects the experiences of introverted, soft-hearted loners navigating life in an African society. His introspective lyrics draw from personal experiences, exploring the complexities of youth, love, and the pursuit of one’s dreams.
In addition to his musical talents, Jéermain reveals, “I’m also a visual person, and I’m exploring videography and photography. Every part of the videography and photography of the release was done by me.”
“Long Time No See” delves into the universal theme of life choices and the pursuit of happiness. In the song, Jéermain invites listeners to reflect on their own life decisions, acknowledging that every choice comes with its set of pros and cons. The track encourages a sense of contentment in the paths we choose, resonating with those who have faced the challenging task of balancing creativity and societal expectations.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the single, Jéermain revealed that it was born from a candid conversation with a friend about the struggles of pursuing a creative career in a traditional African society. He shared, “In my bedroom, with a producer friend, we were talking about the difficulties of being a creative in a traditional African society. I was telling him that my mom wants me to come home and get a more sensible job and finish my degree. He was telling me how difficult it is to find people who value him and to get paid fairly. Anyway, that’s what the song talks about. It’s kind of me imagining what would happen if I had chosen the more traditional sensible route and had a good-paying job that I may or may not have been miserable at vs what I’m doing now surviving on music, part-time jobs, and vibes.”
“Long Time No See” is poised to resonate with audiences globally, capturing the essence of embracing one’s choices and finding contentment in the journey. Jéermain continues to inspire listeners with his distinctive sound and thought-provoking lyrics, solidifying his position as one of Africa’s emerging musical talents to watch.
“Long Time No See” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms.

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Former IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt has been sentenced to life imprisonment in 1990 custodial death case. The sentence was handed out under IPC Section 302.
Another police officer Praveen Singh Jhala has also been sent to prison for life.
Last week, the Supreme Court had refused to entertain Bhatt’s plea seeking examination of 11 additional witnesses in the case. Bhatt had moved the apex court saying that examination of these 11 witnesses was crucial for arriving at a just and fair decision in the case.
The Gujarat Police had opposed his plea, calling it a “tactic to delay the outcome of the case”.
Bhatt was posted as the Additional Superintendent of Police in Gujarat’s Jamnagar in 1990. The prosecution said Bhatt had then detained more than a hundred persons during a communal riot and one of the detainees had died in hospital after he was released. He was then suspended in 2011 on charges of remaining absent from duty without permission and misuse of official vehicles. In 2015, he was sacked.


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Many deemed it inappropriate for an underage star like her.August 2013: Twerking and Grinding on Robin Thicke.As of now, their friendship is not so evident other than a few twitter exchanges.The fans that still freak out about the show get pretty excited over small social media exchanges between Miley and Emily.
From being one of the biggest Disney stars in her generation to pop's most scandalous It Girl.The making of Hannah Montana: the movie changed their relation for good.Their friendship didn't bloom at once but during the making of the movie they ended up being pretty good friends, so much that Miley stated their relationship to be "freakishly close". However, according to the autobiography, Miley shared in 2009, they were not very fond of each other and in fact used to dislike each other in the beginning. ", however, Osment did some video advertisements before starting with the show.Image: Emily and Hanna in "Hannah Montana: The movie".


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CFRI researchers and their collaborators have discovered a new genetic mutation in a six-year-old-girl. Their finding solved a medical mystery for the young girl and her family. She was being treated at BC Children’s Hospital for developmental delays and other serious health problems that doctors were unable to explain. The medical team’s recently published findings may provide answers and eventually lead to improved therapies for other children who have similar symptoms and don’t respond to current treatments.
On May 22, 2015, CFRI investigators Dr. Sylvia Stockler and Dr. Elizabeth Conibear, along with collaborator Dr. Silvia Corvera, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, presented their discovery to an audience of leading researchers who study genetic disorders.
These researchers had gathered to attend the Garrod Symposium, an international event for scientists held in Vancouver, BC. The girl’s family also participated in the Symposium to speak about how this research has impacted their lives.
Dr. Clara van Karnebeek, a CFRI Investigator and member of the study team, chaired this year’s Garrod Symposium.
Q&A with Dr. Sylvia Stockler
CFRI Clinical investigator; Professor and Head of the Division of Biochemical Diseases, UBC Department of Pediatrics; Program Director, Biochemical Diseases, BC Children’s Hospital.
The genetic discovery was recently published in the scientific journal Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. Dr. Stockler, co-lead author of the publication, talked about this discovery and what it means for children.
What did you discover?
We discovered a new mutation in a gene that codes for a protein called Rabenosyn-5 (Rbsn-5) by testing a portion of the patient’s genetic material.
The patient is a six-year-old girl who has developmental delay, intractable seizures, and various physical abnormalities. Doctors found abnormal levels of certain chemicals in the girl’s blood and urine, which suggested she had an underlying metabolic disorder, but her symptoms didn’t fit any known condition.
Finding this mutation finally provided a diagnosis that explains the young girl’s symptoms. With more research, we may ultimately be able to add Rbsn-5 deficiency to the list of treatable genetic conditions.
How does the mutation you discovered cause health problems?
Rbsn-5 plays a critical role in endocytosis, a vitally important process by which cells absorb nutritional substances, hormones, vitamins and other materials they need to function properly. Disruptions to endocytosis cause problems in other basic cellular processes, leading to the severe, multi-organ disorder observed in this patient.
How will this discovery improve care for children in BC and beyond?
This is the first known mutation affecting Rbsn-5 in humans, but it’s very likely there are other patients who have developmental delays and severe epilepsy because of the same genetic defect. Identifying other patients with this mutation will bring peace of mind to their families, who may have spent years seeking a diagnosis.
Once we find other individuals with Rbsn-5 deficiency, we’ll also be able to identify targets for treatment, which may lead to new therapies. We’re able to treat similar metabolic disorders through special diets, supplements and drugs.
What are the next steps?
We’re currently trying to find other children who have the same genetic mutation as the girl in this study. Genetic material is needed from multiple patients in order to develop a reliable screening test for this disorder. That’s why we’re excited that the advanced techniques used in this study will soon be more widely available through a new research program involving CFRI researchers at BC Children’s Hospital called ‘CAUSES’.
CAUSES will provide ‘genome-wide sequencing’ – a scan of all 2,200 genes – to 500 children over three years to help diagnose rare, unexplained medical conditions. The study will also offer genetic counselling and personalized recommendations for treatment to families. It is hoped the research will help develop an evidence base to support the use of genome-wide sequencing within standard care for all kids in BC who need it.
We are optimistic that CAUSES will further our knowledge of Rbsn-5 deficiency, as well as other rare disorders, and contribute to more effective treatments that help children lead fuller, healthier lives.
Sylvia Stockler, et al, “Single point mutation in Rabenosyn-5 in a female with intractable seizures and evidence of defective endocytotic trafficking,” in Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, September 20, 2014.
Dr. Stockler is Professor and Head of the Division of Biochemical Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia and Program Director, Biochemical Diseases at BC Children’s Hospital.
Study co-authors include CFRI researchers, Dr. Clara van Karnebeek, Dr. Elizabeth Conibear, Dr. Ekaterina Nosova, Dr. Colin Ross, Dr. Kathryn Selby, Dr. Hilary Vallance, Dr. Margot van Allen , Dr. Wyeth Wasserman; Caspar Shyr, a UBC Doctoral Student; and Dr. Nicholas Au, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC.
This gene discovery was part of the TIDEX gene discovery study lead by Dr. Clara van Karnebeek at CFRI and BC Children's Hospital. This research was supported by funding from BC Children's Hospital Foundation, the British Columbia Clinical Genomics Network, the Rare Diseases Foundation, Genome BC, the British Columbia Clinical Genomics Network, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and National Institutes of Health.

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Caring for your health is a very complicated business. Your doctor has to keep a record of everything from blood pressure readings and blood tests to imaging studies, treatment plans and your prescription records.
This is the third installment of a ten part series addressing personalized medicine.
Part 1: If your Doctor Doesn't Use Electronic Redords, Get One Who Does
Part 2: e-Prescribing Can Save Time, Money and Lives
Part 3: Should Patients Trust Their Doctor's Electorinc Record System?
All this information is part of your individual health history and vital for providing you the best medical care. While you may have the same health condition as someone else, the way your body behaves with that disease and responds to different treatments is unique to you.
And maybe you’re under the care of several doctors for a variety of issues. All of your healthcare providers need to know the full scope of your healthcare. They have to share information in order to coordinate your care properly.
And that’s usually extremely difficult in today’s environment because most of your records are being stored on pape
Care that isn’t well coordinated can be life-threatening. If, for example, one doctor prescribed medicine that reacts badly with another medication you’re taking; your life could be a stake. Negative drug interactions kill thousands of Americans every year.
Or say you’re rushed to the emergency room, but the physicians there don’t know your health history – again, your life might be in jeopardy.
What doctors and the entire healthcare system in this country needs is an information network that works to improve your individual health and healthcare.
Technology Can Change the Face of Medicine
In today’s digital world, we can bank, socialize and shop online. However, most of us interact with our doctors and healthcare professionals the old-fashioned way: on the phone or sitting in the doctor’s office.
Our medical records are a collection of hand-written notes clipped together in manila folders stored in back rooms.
When looking at healthcare, we have to ask, “Where is the Information Technology (IT) that has revolutionized nearly every other industry?”
With the proper use of the technology available today, we’re on the verge of an amazing new era in medicine. Technology makes it possible to understand every individual’s specific health situation. Blood tests can now see how the food you eat reacts with your DNA.
Diagnostic tools can now see the tiniest features of the body, measure the changes in condition and predict which treatments may work better. This type of individualized care is what we call “Personalized Medicine.”
Electronic Medical Records Create Healthcare Information Super Highway
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems are the vehicle for changing the way medicine is practiced today, making healthcare more efficient, more effective and less expensive. As such, EMRs are the first step on the road to Personalized Medicine.
EMRs pull together health information and make it available to those who need it. Everyone is working off the same page, and sharing is a snap. Your personal physician can send your records to hospital admissions to labs or billing.
Because EMRs make managing and controlling information more efficient, these systems actually reduce costs through better communication between doctors, insurers and patients.
What are the Benefits of Electronic Medical Records?
EMR systems allow for faster medical response time by providing complete information. With an EMR, clinicians, physicians, and staff can make better decisions, and doctors can deliver timely quality care.
In short, these systems help the entire healthcare industry to run more smoothly:
- Electronic Medical Records are easier and less expensive to store.
- Data in EMRs is less likely to be lost or damaged since the records can be backed up and stored in different places.
- It’s easy to send EMR data – including images – to other providers and hospitals.
- EMRs that use e-Prescriptions contain complete information on an individual’s drug allergies and immunizations and reduce the risk of negative drug interactions.
- Providers in different locations can view a patient's EMR at the same time, get the latest information on test results and other doctors’ recommendations to streamline communication and determine a coordinated treatment plan.
- EMRs also contain billing information, thereby reducing billing errors and making financial record keeping easier.
- EMRs save time and money, which benefits everyone – patients, providers and payers.
What Do Electronic Medical Records Mean for You?
Because EMRs are instant information resources, they give doctors an immediate picture of how your situation is different from other patients. Having access to all of your information gives your doctor a better chance of finding the treatment that works best for you.
Other benefits include:
- EMRs reduce wait times since charts don’t have to be pulled and delivered to providers.
- You can see what the doctor is looking at to gain a better understanding of your condition.
- Your entire medical history is available with the click of a mouse.
- Doctors can give you exactly the treatment needed, eliminating expensive or repeated testing.
- EMRs enable physicians to deliver Personalized Medicine, which dramatically improves quality of care while reducing errors and unnecessary treatments.
- Electronic medical records make it easier and less burdensome for you to get necessary information to your various providers.
Electronic Medical Records Save Time, Money and Lives
What lies ahead is nothing short of revolutionary! EMRs are a key element in achieving Personalized Medicine to provide individualized care. We must find ways to use it responsibly to improve quality while protecting individual privacy.
And with the right policies and systems, we will stay in the ‘fast-lane’ to radically reduce the cost of delivering healthcare, today a $2.3 trillion industry in the United States.
Janie Dierking, office manager of Brenham Family Practice in Brenham, Texas, has used an EMR for the past ten years. Her practice’s eMD system, which securely stores all patient data in one location, has been a “night and day” improvement over paper medical records in terms of efficiency and cost reduction.
“We have saved thousands upon thousands of dollars by automating our records and electronic prescriptions. We will never turn off our eMD -- it saves lives!”
Most healthcare providers believe getting the right information to the right person at the right time will prevent unfortunate outcomes. “We reintroduced legislation to bring “outcomes-based payments” to Texas’ main health plans for the poor, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program,” said Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
“Doctors and hospitals should be rewarded for quality care and good results in patient care,” said Lt. Gov. Dewhurst.
“What if excellent care is less expensive than average care? Excellent care requires more than seeing a fine doctor or visiting a major hospital. The health cost-quality curve can become positive by maximizing technology investments to empower patients and doctors to better communicate,” said William H. Rice, M.D.
In the end, "technology is just the vehicle" says Russell Ricci, M.D., but "the real need is better patient-doctor communication. The single most important aspect of patient care is doctor-patient communication, and to the extent technology improves communications, it improves outcomes and lowers costs. Those doctors who invest in EMRs will enhance their patient conversations.”
How to Get from Here to There
Over the last decade, only 20% of physician practices have begun using EMRs. Those doctors who do use electronic medical records will have a distinct advantage and be able to provide you with the best care. Period.
And only those doctors who use EMRs will ever have a chance at delivering the full power of Personalized Medicine.
So if your doctor doesn’t use an EMR system – please, find one who does!
In our next Special Report, we’ll discuss how e-Prescriptions have become another “must have” for doctors who want to deliver world-class Personalized Medicine.

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Single Premiere: The Houses (Where We Grew Up) - Killer
Indie-rock two piece, The Houses (Where We Grew Up) are releasing a double single on August 23rd. The Cups N Cakes network is pleased to premiere the A side entitled, “Killer”. The singles are tracks that were left off their debut album, Dying, which was released this past February. The band juxtaposes elements of jangle pop and Pixies-esq loud-quiet dynamics with singer Rob Wikstrom's Pedro the Lion-like delivery and content.
The singles are arriving to coincide with a couple high profile gigs as The Houses (Where We Grew Up) will be supporting 36? on August 22nd and The Dudes with Bend Sinister on September 27th in their hometown of Kamloops, British Columbia.


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This is the first piece I’ve ever written for The Daily Tar Heel. I’m not a beat reporter. I’m not part of the DTH’s day-to-day operations. But, in my three years here, I’ve helped edit hundreds of stories — from the toppling of Silent Sam to Roy Williams’ retirement and everything in between.
I have been fortunate enough to be part of the structural function of the DTH for several years now, and what a privilege it has been to serve you, the Carolina community.
But, let me go back a bit. Though I’m originally from Eastern North Carolina, I spent my first year of college in D.C. I quickly learned I needed a better environment, more conducive to my personal and professional goals. (I also learned college basketball was more important to me than I thought, so it was only fitting I go to the mecca of college athletics.)
As a transfer student, I was thrown into this ocean of scholars, leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes and the best our country has to offer. UNC is overwhelming. It’s intimidating. It’s challenging. It will make you question yourself, your beliefs and sometimes your worth.
It took me a long time to accept and believe that I was a Tar Heel — that I am a Tar Heel. I come from a long line of UNC alumni, so the whole “born and bred” thing really stuck with me. I questioned my acceptance to UNC. Impostor syndrome haunted most of my thoughts.
“Everywhere I look there are students smarter than I am, more involved in the Carolina community,” I thought.
“So how is it that I got accepted here? Why did they pick me? Did I take someone else’s spot who was more deserving?”
I joined and left several clubs, and I even tried out for the women’s rowing team (I’m 5 feet, 3 inches on a good day, so needless to say, I did not make the team). My brother was in ROTC, my sister was in a sorority and my mom was in an honors chemistry fraternity. I struggled for a long time to find my place.
I applied to the DTH on a whim. I had just applied to the journalism school and was terrified I wouldn’t get accepted. Why should I have expected to be hired by the DTH?
“You’ve never written anything noteworthy, never mind newsworthy,” I thought.
But, by some twist of fate, I got the “congratulations” email that I had been selected to be a staffer on the copy desk. Eventually, I worked my way through the ranks to become an assistant copy editor. I joined the 1893 Brand Studio, the marketing arm of the DTH. And that’s where I’ve been this year.
I’ve had the privilege to be part of something larger than myself, even something larger than the University. The DTH has been a constant in a time of inconsistencies. It has held me responsible and it has kept me sane, in all honesty.
I always get this fuzzy feeling when I see our blue boxes around campus. I think about the legacies that came before me and those that are sure to follow. And I am honored to have been just a small thread of the DTH’s pedigree. I don’t know what comes next, but I am comforted in knowing that I have a team to support me.
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Fair or not, many, including myself, had high expectations for Omega Force’s Attack on Titan game. Early footage of the game impressed fans with its promise of massive epic battles that mirror those seen in the anime. AoT fans just want to relive their favorite moments from the anime, damn it! But does Attack on Titan the video game live up to the public’s Titan-sized expectations? Read on fellow Survey Corps’ members.
The bulk of this title is based on the first season of the anime, and doesn’t deviate much from it. It follows Eren Jeager’s origin story all the way to the epic showdown against the mysterious female Titan. When appropriate, you’ll also be switching between Mikasa, Armin, and my favorite character of the series, the no-nonsense Lieutenant Levi. On top of that, you’ll also bump into the other beloved characters, including potato girl herself, Sasha.
Revisiting the brutal journey of Eren and his friends as they face impending peril from of the goosebumps-inducing Titans is enthralling as it has ever been thanks to the fantastic cutscenes sprinkled throughout the campaign. For an even more authentic experience, the game’s voice acting is entirely in Japanese with English subs (you can’t change it), with the original voice cast along for the ride. I’m a fan of this route, but I know there are many who’d prefer a dubbed version—so you’ve been warned!
There are a total of 24 missions in the main campaign, each about 10-20 minutes long. Just like in the manga and anime, you’ll have to use your Omni-directional Mobility Gear to swing around the inner walls (or between trees, in some cases) of the human’s last settlement. I must say, a few games have tried to replicate the high-speed and mobility seen in the source material, but this is the best rendition of said movement yet. Latching onto surrounding structures is only a button-click away, and soon after that, you’re off and running. You also have the gas tanks to boost you through the air like Spider-Man. And really, that’s all you can ask for.
How about using your gear to take down Titans? Well, it’s actually rather simple as well. Any time you’re near one of the monstrous beings (there are plenty), you’ll hit the bumper button to enter battle mode, and will then get the chance to anchor onto one of five limbs. Once you’re close enough to reach skin, hitting the strike button unleashes your mighty blade. Though challenging at first, you’ll be repeating the same technique a lot (emphasis on a lot), so it’ll eventually become second nature. Seriously, it’s basically what you’ll be doing for 20+ hours. The biggest challenge is not getting overwhelmed with numbers and making sure you have enough gas and blades to survive the barrage of attacks.
For this, I give Omega Force a whole lot of credit. They got the main component of an AoT game right. The camera can get wonky during combat in tight spaces, but it’s the price you pay for having such freedom with your movements.
Before moving on, let’s talk about Titan designs. Omega Force did a fantastic job of recreating creepy Titans. Their blank gazes pierce through your soul. Most of them move slowly and offer very little resistance when you’re going for the nape of their neck, but they’ll become a real problem in large herds. During latter parts of the game, their sheer numbers make it tough to focus on just one. Some of the abnormals (strange acting Titans) will give you a hard time, or even the ones that have more armor.
Most of the game will be spent going out on missions, but in between those, there will be hub locations where you’ll be able to gear up before going into battle. The missions themselves are set in large maps either in town, outside the city walls where you’ll use a horse to get around, or in a field of trees. Each of the environments are destructible (though it never changes the complexion of the battle, unfortunately), and filled to the brim with Titans. In these areas, you’ll be tasked with slicing up the massive creepy creatures, the most frightening (and coolest looking) of which being the Colossal, female, and Armored Titans. Taking these three on in particular make up some of the most thrilling moments in the campaign. You’ll basically box against the female Titan several times, and it’s kind of great.
There are also side quests which will require you to do things like assist a fellow member of the Survey Corps (in other words, take out more Titans), which will either reward you with them joining your squad or some sort of item. Recruiting someone means you can order them to do simple things like focus on one Titan or scatter. I honestly forgot about being able to order members around because it’s not all that useful. The commands are way to simple, and they’ll do their own thing anyway.
Completing more side quests and subjugating Titans efficiently will determine how much experience your character gets, increasing both their character skill (unlocks new skills) and Regiment skill (unlocking new purchasable gear). It’s a simple way of keeping you interested in completing missions as skillfully as you can.
Each character you play in the campaign has their own appropriate skills. Armin is a tactician, so he can order his members to attack a specific Titan limb. Mikasa and Levi are brilliant fighters, so they have superior strength and can strike multiple times. The bit of added strategy is indeed appreciated, but all I wanted to do was play as Mikasa or Levi since they’re both incredibly adept at taking down Titans.
Eren does have one tide-turning ability worth mentioning: he can turn into a damn Titan. This form basically lets you crush anything and everything, effectively transforming the game into a brawler. It’s the most fun I had during my time with it. Titan on Titan action is pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Outside of missions, the hub world isn’t very large, but there will be plenty of people to talk to that’ll say a thing or two about what’s currently going on. It’s a nice touch for fans. This is also where all your gear, including blades and Omni-directional Mobility Gear, can be upgraded using the currency you received after completing missions. Anything you upgrade or purchase will be shared between all the playable characters. These minor RPG elements made some of the grind worth it, especially when I got a badass blade that made chopping down Titans even easier.
Now we get to the true problem with this game. While everything on the surface looks shiny and inviting, once you start peeling away at missions, you’ll get sucked into a repetitive war that never ends. Every mission will basically only require you to take down Titans one way or another. Do you have to escort someone to the other end of the map? That just means you have to follow them around taking down approaching Titans. The only quest I could remember not having to take down the big brutes was when I had to lure them into a trap, so they could be captured. I wish I were exaggerating, but alas, I am not. Even side quests are dull, repetitive slogs. The first few hours are a blast, but it gets old real quick.
If you’re not tired of repeating the same actions over and over again by the end of the campaign, the epilogue will surely do it. This extra bit of content surrounds the reveal of the Beast Titan, but to get to one of these mission, you’ll have to complete six Survey Missions (a.k.a. more Titan-slaying) to unlock the next episode. The story is interesting enough, but it feels like Omega Force was just trying to pad the game time.
Then there’s the multiplayer mode. While it’s basically the same structure as the main campaign (again with the repetitiveness), it’s more fun with friends. Experimenting with differing strategies is a bit more exciting than anything you do in the campaign.
To end on a positive note, there’s plenty of lore that can be explored. Going through the different menus will reveal information about each character, item, and Titan you encounter. Considering everyone is still waiting on season two of the anime to release, this is a cool way of getting caught up with everything.
Attack on Titan gets the basics right. Flying around buildings and Titans alike with the Omni-directional Maneuver Gear while dicing up Titans feels right. The only problem is that you won’t be doing much more outside of that. The repetitive nature of the missions and side-missions turns this game into a slog rather than the thrilling action-packed hack and slash adventure it should be. It’s a shame really, because the game gets the basics right. If you can muster getting through all the repetitiveness, there’s some fun to be had here with all the extra lore ready to be explored.
RATING: 3 OUT OF 5 BURRITOS
- This feels like an authentic AoT experience thanks to crips cut-scenes and Japanese voice acting.
- Armored, Colossal, and Female Titan are as imposing as their manga counterparts. The most memorable moments in the campaign include these man-crushing baddies.
- There’s a lot of lore on everything about this post-apocalyptic world. Fans will enjoy all of the little details provided about Titans and characters.
- Swinging around the battle grounds is quite enjoyable. For the most part it works the way you’d want it to.
- Turning into a Titan is great. Pounding other Titans as a Titan is all sorts of exciting.
- Repetitive missions. You’ll be taking down Titans, no matter what the mission description says. Protect a building? Do so by killing Titans. Escort a friend? Kill Titans. Provide support on the battlefield? You guessed it, kill Titans. It’s fun for the first few hours, not so much later on.
- Side-quests: read above.
- Camera can get wonky when taking down the massive humanoid monsters.
- Epilogue forces you to play through more repetitive missions.
This review was completed using a PlayStation 4 copy of Attack on Titan provided by Koei Tecmo. The game will hit shelves on August 30, 2016 for the PS4, Ps3, Ps Vita, Xbox One, and PC.
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We made our first trip to the ER last night with Miss Aless. At first we thought she had a head injury, because she knocked her noggin off of the side of the coffee table while trying to stand yesterday. Don’t judge. Stop thinking we’re horrible parents. It happens when kids start learning how to walk. And most of the time – like yesterday – there is very little reaction time. One second she was up and then the next, BUMP, she was down. It was a double whammy, too. After hitting the front of her head, she landed on her butt, lost her balance and fell over backwards – another BUMP! Neither hit was particularly hard, but sometimes you just never know.
About 45 minutes after it happened, she started screaming and crying – which is something she never does (thankfully). A short time after that, she started vomiting. That is when I became worried. Nick has been sick all week with a flu-like bug – running a slight fever and vomiting – but I just wasn’t sure. My mommy gut kept telling me to relax, she was getting sick. A call to her pediatrician said an ER trip made sense, so off we went.
The triage nurse – some dude who looked like he was fresh out of the Army – took her vitals and said it was probably just gas. He must be the baby whisperer. Okay. Glad you have your opinion. Can we see a doctor now? The kind with MD after his or her name, perhaps? Thank you. All the way out the door, my mommy gut was silently proclaiming how wrong he was.
After the triage adventure of having to get her temperature through the ear-piercing screaming, we were immediately brought to a room, where a nurse hyped up on caffeine tried to gather her thoughts and figure out why we were there.
“She hit her head – twice – and her dad has also been sick with something. So we’re not sure.” (But my mommy gut tells me she is getting that stomach bug.)
Blank stare. I could have called that one.
Finally we got the closest thing to an MD we were going to get – a PA. He was just – awkward. And like the Army nurse baby whisperer, he proclaimed it was most likely gas. What is it with gas?
Aless fell asleep within minutes of the PA checking her. The Starbucks queen came back with gas drops, which woke Aless up – the screaming resumed – Aless nursed – Aless fell back to sleep. Adventure 2.0.
We were released with a diagnosis of gas. Nah. I was convinced she had what her dad was sick with. My mommy gut told me so.
A slight fever a few hours later confirmed this for me.
Morale of the story – go to the ER if and when instructed, but also listen to your mommy gut.


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With a lot of positive momentum heading into the year and continued signs that’s likely to be the case for a while, the first few months of 2021 offer farmers opportunities to check some items off their operations’ financial to-do lists. Just stay on top of your farm’s production costs and don’t get lulled into the financial complacency that is common when grain prices turn higher, advises a Conterra Ag Capital ag finance expert. Here are a few tips for how to navigate what many expect to be a generally bullish year for the grain marketplace.
Actively market crops to secure profits
When prices offer more revenue potential is the ideal time to be proactive with cost management, from the smallest variable costs to the largest fixed costs. That starts by actively marketing your crops — both old-crop in the bin right now and projected new-crop 2021 output. Whether you’re accustomed to selling on the cash or futures market, don’t veer far from your marketing strategy just because prices have more to offer your bottom line and don’t hold back on making sales based on a generations-old excuse.
“You’ve been waiting for these prices, and they look pretty nice right now. Don’t stop short of selling right now just because you think the top isn’t in yet,” according to Wamego, Kansas-based Conterra Ag Capital Relationship Manager Luke Schultz. “If the market is working well for you right now, you should be selling some old-crop. Sell the physical grain you have now, and if you think there’s going to be a bigger run later, you can sell next year’s crop on the board. There are plenty of ways to protect yourself.”
Hire a professional
That sort of incremental sales approach is one that many grain market analysts and brokers recommend to their customers. Especially in a time when revenue potential is high, selling incrementally on either the cash or futures market is a good idea, and it’s one of many grain marketing strategies that can and should be employed with the help of a professional.
“You might be the best farmer in the world, the best mechanic in the world, but if you can’t prove to me that you’re the best marketer in the world, it’s something you need to hire to have done for you. That way, busy times like calving and planting don’t get in your way,” Schultz said. “These opportunities are too good to pass up.”
Keep an eye on your bottom line, especially with livestock
Though it can be difficult to pull the trigger on grain sales when the markets are rising, Schultz advises approaching such marketing decisions with an eye on your bottom line. That way you’re basing decisions on what you need, not what you think you could get by delaying marketing decisions. The same is true in other markets that aren’t as surrounded by optimism, namely in the livestock business.
The cattle sector is one that will likely see tight margins in 2021 based on feed costs, namely corn. Similar to grain farmers taking advantage of bullish prices to cover costs, cattle producers should be looking for ways to cover feed costs to prevent too much revenue attrition.
“Obviously you have to look at your bottom line and see how you can cheapen up your feed rations, maybe finding a cheaper feed source. Look at other sources like corn stalks, for example,” Schultz said. “Cost of gain will just be outlandish and there will be a period of losses within the fed and feeder cattle sectors in 2021 until the market balances out. Generally speaking, high cattle prices will follow high corn prices, but it just takes some time to happen.”
Spend wisely with improved crop revenue
In addition to making sure you’re adequately covering your operating costs moving into 2021, Schultz advises prudence in adding things like new equipment and machinery, again keeping your eye on your bottom line.
“Direct payments in 2020 bumped liquidity into a lot of farmers’ balance sheets. They weren’t taking the money and buying iron. They were paying down debt,” he said. “For me personally, I’m not a huge ‘new paint’ guy. I’ve seen the most successful operators learn how to use late-model equipment. They know that a five-year-old machine will do the same job as something brand new. If you can lower debt, it’s always going to be for you. Can you afford a major breakdown at harvest if it’s worn out? Absolutely not. But ask yourself if you need or just want that new machine.”
In the short term, Schultz said crop producers should apply their bottom line-first view to securing crop inputs early to capitalize on retailer discounts and otherwise capitalize on prices that are likely to increase as long as grain prices remain strong.
“You need to be looking at those inputs now if you haven’t already. You have to know your cost of production,” he said. “Look at your production costs and what you can get locked in, especially if you’re penciling out a profit right now.”
If you’d like a hand with managing your farm’s finances, our ag lending team at Conterra would love to chat. Get in touch today.

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Acrylic Adhesive 500ml + 4 sample pieces of acrylic.
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A thin adhesive used to bond together acrylic pieces, some degree of skill is needed to obtain a crystal clear joint but each tin comes with 4 pieces of acrylic to practice with. If you are ordering panels to bond together please indicate this in the special notes section as they will need to be polished in a particular way to avoid any crazing.
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Happy Feet TwoHD Closed Captioning
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About the Movie
The sequel to "Happy Feet," the Academy Award®-winning animated smash hit, "Happy Feet Two" returns audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica. Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven-a penguin who can fly! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns of his father's guts and grit as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures-from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals-to put things right.
Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
- Reviews Counted: 116
- Fresh: 53
- Rotten: 63
- Average Rating: 5.5/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: 97 minutes of nonstop joy.
Rotten: It's hard to resist dancing penguins, but "Happy Feet Two" may make you want to try.
Rotten: Other than commercially, more is less in this antic, not so funny sequel to the 2006 blockbuster.
Fresh: Much like its Oscar-winning predecessor, the story focuses on lads and dads, though there are strong mama figures and daughters, too.
This Movie LOOKS SOO CUTE!!! :)))
Personally, I thought it was better than the first.
So many people have commented that this movie was "cute" but "dull and had no plot." My thought is: Wasn't the first one the same way? If I go to the theater to watch a movie on dancing penguins, I won't go for an intense plot, I'll go because I want to squeal at dancing penguins.
And I did. I thought the krill were entertaining and that the plot was kinda cute. A penguin that wants to fly. Aww. And being a die-hard fan of P!nk just made this movie so much better for me. Her new song, Bridge of Light, is a beatiful ballad thatgame me goosebumps :)
I'll most likely be buying this when it comes out.
NOT AS FUN AS THE FIRST, BUT STILL A GOOD TIME!
To be honest, I don't really think a sequel to "Happy Feet" was necessary. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the first movie a lot. It had dazzling visuals, a thoughtful storyline and catchy musical numbers. I simply don't think it was the kind of family film that seemed worthy of a sequel. And while "Happy Feet Two" does have more of the same to offer, it never quite reaches the heights of its predecessor. For one, there's the incoherent narrative. It basically revolves around Mumble (Elijah Wood) and his tiny son Erik, who can't dance (unlike his father who can't sing). Because Erik is choreo-phobic, he runs away and seeks advice from a "penguin who can fly" named Sven (Hank Azaria), who quickly becomes the young penguin's role model. But when an earthquake traps Mumble and Erik's entire colony in a surrounding wall of ice, the father and son must gather every creature they can find in order to make things right. See what I mean? Just based on that synopsis alone, you can tell that this movie doesn't know which road it wants to head in. It wants to initially focus on Erik and his dream to become a great dancer like his father, but then, out of nowhere, it presents a completely unrelated subplot that makes the story a lot less fun. I'm not saying that the narrative is entirely misguided, but the writers could've at least made it a little more straightforward. As for the characters, most of those from the previous flick return like Ramon and Lovelace (Robin Williams), as well as Gloria (Alecia Moore), while others are introduced like Ramon's unnecessary love interest Carmen (Sofia Vergara) and a couple of krill named Bill and Will (Matt Damon and Brad Pitt, respectively). Bill and Will pretty much serve nothing to the story and are just used for visual filler and comedic relief. On the brighter side, the animation is still as eye-popping as ever, the toe-tapping musical numbers are a ton of fun and the all-star voice work is undeniably impressive. Still, with a more inspired story and well-rounded script, "Happy Feet Two" could've made for a slightly more entertaining experience. However, for what it is, it's still a decent animated family flick. If you wanna buy or rent it for the kids, go right ahead and do so. They'll enjoy it. But in my opinion, the first movie will always be ten times better.
- Genre: Kids & Family
- Released: 2011
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Jul 27, 2010
This month saw the launch of online boutique artistspringboard.com. The e-shop features a range of high-end to vintage fashion pieces from dresses, skirts, tops and accessories from upcoming designers.
The online store provides a hub of emerging designer brands offering new looks each season. It is also a portal for fashion artists around the world to showcase their portfolios and the main objective is to help support fashion artists in raising their profiles. Budding designers featured at artistspringboard.com include vintage designs by Britt Beale, 2009’s Business Winner of the Year Heidi Mottram, and accessories brand Handmade With Love.
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I just bought myself a 24" 1080p HD monitor. It has VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. My current graphics card is one that came with my computer. I'm not quite sure what the exact specs are on my graphics card (because I am currently on vacation), but with my new monitor I want to not use a VGA nor DVI. I want to use an HDMI for my 24" and possibly use my current grpahics card for another screen so I can dual my screens. What my question is, is what would be a graphics card I can buy that has HDMI and I can still use my current graphics card? By the way, I am not a huge gamer so I don't need one that will cost hundreds. What I do on a regular basis, is make videos, browse internet, and nothing more than that basic stuff. Again, I am not a hardcore gamer. I have a Dell Inspiron 530s, so my tower is about 4". I believe that the cards I have to use is called "low profile". So I need a graphics card that will support low profile and has HDMI. My budget is about $50-$70 or so. I was looking at this one, will it work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150486&cm_re=low_profile_graphics_card-_-14-150-486-_-Product I see that the graphics card says 64 bit and my specs are 32 bit. I know it's a lot of information and I could keep going on and on but I want to make a great decision.
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Religion: Buddhist 50%, Roman Catholic 15%, none or other 35%
Language: Cantonese 83.3%, Mandarin 5%, Hokkien 3.7%, English 2.3%, other Chinese dialects 2%, Tagalog 1.7%, Portuguese 0.7%, other 1.3% Note: Chinese and Portuguese are official languages.
Background: a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China since 20 December 1999; neighbor to Hong Kong
Time difference: 13 hours ahead of EST @ Standard Time
Ethnic groups: Chinese 92.4%, Portuguese 0.6%, mixed 1.1%, other 5.9% (includes Macanese — mixed Portuguese and Asian ancestry)
Government type: limited democracy
Literacy rate: 95.6%
Summary of Macau
Macau, a pair of islands on China's eastern edge, is known the world over for its gambling. In fact, it surpasses Las Vegas, United States in gambling revenues, and the industry continues to grow. Colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century, Macau was leased out by the Chinese government for centuries before finally being returned to Chinese control in 1999. Because of its European past, Macau is inhabited by a mixed Portuguese and Chinese people known as Macanese.
The Basic Law, which dictates the governmental and economic laws of the land, is a 1999 agreement giving Macau some political and economic autonomy from mainland China, while a Portuguese-style judicial system remains -- a testament to its European-settlement past. Like Hong Kong, Macau is a Special Administrative Region of China. The economy is mainly supported by gambling and tourism: gaming-related taxes accounted for over 70% of the government's revenue in 2006. While many of the world's economies have suffered since, Macau's government enjoys a 46% budget surplus.
In the early days of Portuguese colonization, 95% of the population was Catholic, but by 2010 only 3% claimed Catholicism as their religion. Six percent of the population claims Christianity, but only 3% of that number is active. The gambling industry and its associated vices hinder church growth. Materialism and greed are rampant, and Macau is known as a "City of Sin." Desperation and addiction are painfully common, and the Church has not ministered to such addicts. Related businesses such as prostitution and substance abuse thrive alongside the gambling industry and are widespread. Sex workers are trafficked from mainland China and other Southeast Asian nations.
(Used with permission from www.prayercast.com/macau.html.)
((Statistical information taken from CIA World Factbook))

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text: Clay Pigeon back by popular demand! it may be cold outside but this duo is hot! Join Rob and Jarred for the usual shenanigans on the keyboard and fiddle. These guys really do put on a show and Rob pretty much wears a different hat for every song! Not one to miss.