City of Freeport | 200 W. 2nd Street | Freeport, TX 77541
Phone: (979) 233-3526 | Fax: (979) 233-8867 (fax)
Pay By Phone: 866-265-6120
The City offers water, wastewater, and solid waste services. The Water Department is responsible for turning water on, processing water bills and payments. Senior Citizens qualify for a discount on water & sewer rates. If you have a question, water leak or need your water turned off, call City Hall at 979-871-0190 during Monday – Friday 8:00 am to - 5:00 pm. If it’s an emergency and after hours or on the weekend, call the Police Department at 979-239-1211.
Lobby: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
New customers can visit this website to get water turned on. A non-refundable $25.00 connection fee is required to obtain service.
The City holds this deposit until such time the customer terminates service. The deposit will be refunded once the account has been closed.
Solid Waste services are currently provided by Waste Connection through an exclusive franchise. Only Waste Connection polycarts will be serviced. Cans must face the street not earlier than 6 PM the day before service and have the can removed from the street by 8 am the following day of service.
Numbered Streets (West Side) &
Bridge Harbor Monday & Thursday
Numbered Streets (East End),
Avenues (North & South) &
Slaughter Road Area Tuesday & Friday
Payments that are mailed must arrive at City Hall on or before the due date. The City also has a drop-box for your convenience located inside the ATM room at City Hall. Payments may also be received inside City Hall, online or by phone at 866-265-6120.
Payment by a customer with a dishonored check shall constitute failure to pay. A $25.00 charge will be assessed plus amount of check (must be paid by cash, money order or cashier’s check).
There is a $25.00 Disconnect Fee to terminate service.
Utility Billing During COVID 19
Washing hands and cleaning surfaces remains important, so the city will not discontinue water service for anyone until further notice; however, outstanding bills will not be waived.
The City offers the following options for paying your bill:
If you are unable to pay your bill at this time, please call (979) 871-0190 to make special arrangements based on your situation.
Automatic Debit payments
Please call 979-871-0190 if you need to suspend your auto draft and enroll in a payment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is my bill due?
5th of every month. A $10.00 late fee will accessed after 4:00 p.m. the 12th of the month.
When will my service be cut off if I don’t pay my bill?
Cutoff is the 21st of every month unless it falls on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Then the cutoff will be the following Tuesday.
My water was disconnected for non-payment – how do I get it turned back on?
You will need to call the water department to be able to pay online or through our automated system or you may bring in payment to city hall. You will need to pay a $40.00 delinquency fee.
What do I need to do to transfer my service to a new address?
You will need to bring your photo ID and a copy of your rental agreement or ownership papers to city hall. You will be charged a $25.00 transfer fee on your first bill.
If I transfer service, how long will it take before the water is turned on?
If you are here by 3:00 p.m. it will usually be on the same day.
How do I get a trash can?
Garbage cans will be delivered after water services are connected. It may take up to 2 weeks to receive a can.
Can I get a re-read on my meter?
Rereads can be done upon request for no additional charge.
I’m filling my pool – can I get a credit?
You will need to pay a $25.00 fee for the City to come read your meter before and after filling your pool. Only sewer is adjusted on your bill. It will be averaged for the last 12 months and the difference will be credited to your bill. You can only get an adjustment once every 12 months.
I had a leak – can I get an adjustment on my bill?
The City will give one sewer adjustment every 12 months for leaks. Toilet leaks will not receive a sewer adjustment.
My sewer is backing up – what should I do?
Call city hall and we will dispatch Veolia to check the sewer drainage.
What do I need to setup New Service?
If you are a homeowner, bring your ownership papers, Photo ID, Social Security card and $130.00 to city hall.
If you are a renter, bring your lease agreement, Photo ID, Social Security card and $145.00 ($90.00 if renting an apartment) to city hall. Water will usually be turned on the same day if you are here by 3:00 p.m.
How is my meter read?
Meters are read the 5th through the 10th of every month by a handheld wand that scans the meter.
How is my bill calculated?
Bills are calculated by the 1,000’s of gallons. A minimum bill is 0 to 2,000 gallons.
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WWE Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin has a new movie coming out. It’s called Santa’s Little Helper. I have not seen the holiday film yet, but I’m guessing The Miz is Santa’s little helper. Thanks to Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and WWE Studios, I’m giving away Santa’s Little Helper on my dad blog. Santa’s Little Helper will be available on DVD and Digital HD on Tuesday, November 17th — just in time for the holidays. Continue reading to find out how to win the DVD.
Santa’s Little Helper Synopsis
May the best elf win! Ho-ho-hold on tight for holiday hijinks in this hilarious family comedy starring WWE Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, WWE Diva Paige and AnnaLynne McCord. After losing his job, a slick-talking businessman is given the chance of a lifetime—to be Santa’s second-in-command. But to earn the coveted position, he’ll have to wage an outrageous battle against a scheming elf who wants the gig for herself! The Santa’s Little Helper DVD is stocked full of behind-the-scenes featurettes that are sure to bring holiday cheer.
Santa’s Little Helper Giveaway
Thanks to Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and WWE Studios, a reader of my dad blog will win the Santa’s Little Helper DVD. The winner will be randomly selected. The deadline to enter the contest is Friday, November 13th (Eastern time). The giveaway is limited to readers in the USA and Canada. If you don’t see an entry form below, please wait for the Rafflecopter giveaway form to load (or refresh the browser).
[Disclosure: I did not receive anything for hosting this contest. The giveaway prize will be provided by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and WWE Studios, but they are not the administrators of the contest on my dad blog. I am not liable for the prize. As always, the opinions expressed are mine and I am not obligated to write a positive review.]


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Healthcare is one of the fastest evolving sectors of the economy. New policies, advances in research, new drugs, and treatment strategies as well as new and cutting technology, continue to dominate the multibillion-dollar industry. Due to the critical nature of the sector in saving lives and ensuring the wellbeing of the general population, efforts to streamline it are being undertaken through the application of modern technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will save costs, lives, and make operations within the sector smooth running. Technology can unlock massive opportunities in the sector and help tackle some of the longstanding challenges. This has made the rush for disruptive technologies within the healthcare sector quite competitive.
Voice assistants are vastly becoming a popular augmentation in most of the technologies that are used today across different sectors and disciplines. Most individuals are now familiar with products like Ok Google and Hey Siri that are used on Android and Apple devices respectively. This program now exists in most of the personal devices but it is not yet fit for the medical industry. However, the prospects of voice assistant as a game-changer in the healthcare industry are high. This technology will have two groups of potential users: namely, patients and physicians. Physicians will utilize the technology to take notes and access medical records. This will potentially save physicians chunks of time allowing them to devote most of the time to patients. Increased conduct time between patients and physicians will have the ripple impact of improving the quality of health services. Data entry and documentation is an extremely strenuous and time-consuming task for physicians. This will make voice assistants extremely valuable in the healthcare industry.
On the patients' side, the voice assistant will offer a much needed and affordable alternative to office visits. Patients who live far away from healthcare facilities will be the biggest beneficiaries of the voice assistants. This technology will spare them from long and tiring travels to health facilities. They will also not have to wait in the queue or book an appointment to see a physician.
The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare will not be restricted to voice assistants. Other potential areas of application include disease management and data collection. Perhaps the most publicized application of AI in the healthcare sector is its massive potential to detect, diagnose, and treat different ailments. Already, there is undergoing development of algorithms that will help warn of malignant cells in the human body long before they are detected by doctors. This will be a major medical breakthrough in the oncology area. These algorithms are driven by a section of artificial intelligence called deep learning. Deep learning allows the program to make a prediction based on historical patterns of disease and previous diagnosis. The program holds a lot of promise for fast-moving diseases with short life expectancy like cancer. Artificial intelligence (AI) will help to a larger extent in improving prognosis.
The application of AI and voice assistants in the healthcare industry is still in infancy; however, the future looks bright. Despite this, there are a host of challenges and issues that will need to be addressed before the technology is fully integrated into the industry. One of the major issues is the cost of implementation. The initial capital investment will be too huge for some hospitals to manage. This is likely to create disparities in healthcare quality for sections of the population that cannot afford to access hospitals that use AI and voice assistants.


Digital Twin : The new Future of the Construction Industry
A virtual model representation of the process, product or service is nothing but a digital twin. This collaboration allows data analysis and system monitoring to wave off problems before their occurrence thereby preventing downtime, discovering new opportunities as well as planning for the future.
The technology of digital twin is really helpful in improving the customer experience by having a deep insights of the needs of the customers, developing enhancements to the already existing products, services, operation or process, driving the innovation of new businesses.
Digital twin is all about bridging a gap between the physical and the digital world. The working of digital twin is quite easy. First, we have smart components that uses sensors to gather real time status data, working conditions or positions being integrated with a physical item. These components are then linked and connected with a cloud based system that processes all data measured by the sensors. This input is later analyzed against the available standard set of data. Deductions from this data is applied to the real (physical) world leading to the transformation of the business altogether.
Why is digital twin technology gaining so much importance these days?
Digital twin is a really powerful tool when it comes to driving performance along with innovation.Millions and billions of things can be represented with the help of digital twin in the coming years or the nearer future. The concoction between the physical world and the virtual object will lead to new development among the product experts and the scientists working towards data analysis and tells us about operational aspects of the models and its functioning. This leads to the innovative aspect of business and its working. More and more companies are learning the real world applications of digital twin and are running pilot programs to successfully deploy their own technology so as to gain a competitive advantage. BIM enabled asset management system is attracting more attention in the field of research and practice. Importance of Good BIM for Asset Management • Currently most of BIMs are created only for 3D visualization and design coordination, and not for data management • Optimized ways of collecting data and quality control are not enforced by owners • Without standards‐based, quality control enabled process, all the BIM efforts will go to waste – the resulting BIM is not much better than old CAD models These days the assets and facility management of the system being facilitated with digital twin is not only comprehensive but also alluring and helps tackle the right project with the right approach. Digital twin is the future of the smart asset management in the operation and maintenance phase. It is simply IOT (Internet of Things) installed with the construction industry that is technologically driving the industry. Technology is on boom these days so why not to make the most out of it even for other businesses? Focus on “Things” in Internet of Things (IoT) Each “thing” in Internet of Things need to be defined and managed. Otherwise, what exactly all those millions of sensors will be measuring?
Most of non-experts think the owners receive some magical “BIM” at the end of construction but what they actually get is a “dumb” 3D model, useless for O&M and facility management. Without a life cycle approach to managing data, and sophisticated tools for collecting & validating information the Digital Twin and IoT are just nice images good enough for a conference presentation, but not for a real life usage. DT integrates AI (Artificial Intelligence), ML (Machine Learning) and Data Analytics to develop dynamic models that can upgrade or update themselves in accordance to the signal received from the physical counterparts. These signals contribute to the research and the development aspect and promote adoption of smart DT enabled asset management. The future or the long term benefits of Digital Twin is so cost effective that it can be termed as a revolution or the “Future of the construction Industry”. The long term benefits in terms of cost saving and other modular aspects are numerous. With sensors, and electronics data transmission and signals, the overall structure can be simplified even from the safety and sustainability prospects. The construction industry is growing and these upcoming technologies will shape the structure of the same in the upcoming years.


But the Italian is still unsure whether he’s capable of playing in the Premier League yet.
The 18-year-old impressed in pre-season and Sarri handed him a start against PAOK at Stamford Bridge last night.
Hudson-Odoi turned on the style against the Greek side, scoring his first senior goal and setting up Alvaro Morata’s strike.
But despite being impressed with the youngster's performance, Sarri wasn't getting carried away.
"I don't know if Hudson-Odoi is able for the Premier League at 18, especially in a big team," he said.
"If he's good enough to play in a big team in the Premier League at 18 then he could be the best player in Europe in two years.
"I think he played very well but the type of match was for his characteristics as they had 10 men after seven minutes.
“We only needed to play in the offensive phase and he's very able to do this.
“But I want to see him in a match when he has to play in a defensive phase."
Speaking at full-time, Hudson-Odoi described his disbelief when he realised he’s opened his account for his boyhood club.
“I couldn’t believe it," the England youth international explained.
"I got the opportunity to start today and I thought to myself, 'Do you know what? Today could be the day'.
“Every time I got the ball I just wanted to do what I do normally, keep it simple at times but do my stuff, and as soon as I got the goal I couldn’t believe it.
“I thought it was a dream. As soon as I saw the crowd jumping I realised it was actually a goal and I’d actually scored the first goal for my club.
“For the assist, that just tops off the night for all of us. We worked hard and we deserved all of the goals that we got.”
The result saw Chelsea get back to winning ways after they fell to their first defeat of the season against Spurs.


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For years, parents have been told to wait before introducing a baby to peanut-based foods, but that’s changing in a big way.
Now, experts recommend babies get their first taste of peanut products as early as four months of age.
The National Institutes of Health released new guidelines Thursday recommending giving infants peanut-based foods early, rather than waiting, to try head off a potentially severe peanut allergy.
"A food allergy very challenging,” says Dr. Kevin Rodbell of Atlanta’s Sage Hill Pediatrics. “There is nothing easy about it."
Dr. Rodbell knows because he has several children of his own with food allergies.
The new guidelines were influenced by a major 2015 research study that compared 600 babies.
Half strictly avoided peanut products until their first birthday, the other half ate them regularly starting at about 4 to 6 months of age.
"They followed these kids closely,” says Dr. Rodbell. “And, whether there was a family history of allergies or not, the kids who waited, and avoided peanuts, were three times as likely to have food allergies, or allergy to peanuts, than the kids who had early introduction."
But how should parents get started?
Under the new guidelines, babies should try solid foods first before trying peanut-containing foods.
Allergy experts recommend steering clear of peanut butter and whole peanuts, which can cause a baby to choke.
Instead, they say, focus on infant-friendly foods like “Bamba” or peanut-flavored puffs that are easy for babies to gum.
You can also use watered-down peanut butter mixed into foods.
If you have a high risk infant, start introducing peanut-based foods as early as 4-to-6 months, experts say.
But, check with your pediatrician or pediatric allergist first about how to do that.
"If a child has a family history of allergies, like the parents have an allergy, or a sibling has an allergy, they may want to consider doing this introduction in the doctor's office,” says Dr. Rodbell. “If a child has a lot of allergies already, then we should definitely consider testing before we try peanuts."
Under the guidelines, if your baby is at low or mild risk of a peanut allergy, start exposing the child gradually to peanut products beginning at 6 months of age.
Experts say you want to gradually build up the infant’s tolerance by serving small amounts of peanut-based foods about 3 times a week.
Dr. Rodbell says proceed carefully, and ask for help if you need it.
"But the fact is we can avoid 2 out of 3 peanut allergies, simply by introducing it early."


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Ranchi: So far a total of 17 confirmed cases of Coronavirus have been detected in the state with 8 of them being in Ranchi, 6 in Bokaro, 2 in Hazaribagh and 1 in Koderma.
The state has also recorded its first Coronavirus death as a 70 year old man hailing from Sadam of Gomia block died at the Bokaro General Hospital on April 9.
As per the latest data released by the health department a total of 1912 samples of suspected patients had been sent for testing out of which 1529 have so far tested negative while results were awaited for the remaining 366. On Saturday a total of 383 samples were collected.
The health department has set up two dedicated hospitals for the Coronavirus patients at the state level has a combined capacity of 155 non ICU beds and 30 ICU Beds with ventilators whereas at the district level 1449 Non-ICU beds and 209 ICU beds have been identified. The total number of beds in quarantine centres across the state was 41,630.
The test of the samples are now being held in MGM Jamshedpur and RIMS Ranchi while efforts are on to commence the tests in Itki and PMCH Dhanbad

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Pablo Picasso, 1881-1973, was a Spanish painter, one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century. He is known for co-founding the Cubist movement. Among Picasso paintings，the most famous are the proto-Cubist Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, and Guernica (1937).
Several oil paintings by Picasso rank among the most expensive paintings in the world. Garçon à la pipe was sold for US$104 million in 2004. In 2010, Green Leaves and Bust was sold for $106.5 million. He remained the top-ranked artist, based on sales of Picasso art at auctions.
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text: Camarasauruswas named in 1877 after Edward Drinker Cope bought the first fossils from Oramel W. Lucas. These remains were of an incomplete individual but were still valuable to Cope because the vertebrae had hollow chambers, something that gave rise to the name of ‘chambered lizard’. Back then these chambers were more curious and were presumed to have been a weight-saving feature that considerably reduced the weight of such a large dinosaur. Today however these chambers are interpreted as being air sacs that were actually part of the respiratory system of Camarasaurus. These features are seen in other sauropods, as well as similar systems in other dinosaur groups such as in the theropod Aerosteon, and would go to be called an avian-like respiratory system as birds also have similar air sacs inside their bodies.

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-Repetitions of each exercise depend on your tolerance and condition, usually between 30-50 times.
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Every artist tries his label best to create variations and endeavor to cover as many more interesting characters and drawings to related to Biblical characters. Such extensive drawing and images of Jesus with children, people, the animals, and other characters help children learn the teachings of Bible fast and also they imbibe in them the best traits of humans.
Kids have a natural inclination towards drawing and coloring and this quality is used appropriately by coloring pages. Colors attract children in a big way and that is why playschools or preschools keep their environment multicolored so as to retain the interest of children. These pages provide an excellent way of teaching children about the nature, water bodies, trees, and other things that they see around them. Kids learn quickly when learning process is made fun for them and coloring pages for kids do just that.
Coloring Pages Create Interest, Simple narration of Biblical stories may not create interest in them. But stories accompanies by colorful visual medium like Biblical coloring pages would strike their imagination and they would be able to related the narrations well with pictures. The color pages usually make perfect alphabet games as they come in funny shapes or associated with things children love like doggy, monkey, fairy, flowers, garlands, cartoon characters and others. Children love such visual medium and the Biblical pages too can be used to teach them various things.
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Democracy in Action - FREE Study Guide for Freedom Riders!Facing History and Ourselves and American Experience have created a new study guide to accompany the film Freedom Riders.
Democracy in Action supports educators and student in their use of the documentary. This film tells the powerful story of the Freedom Riders taking brave and decided actions to dismantle the structures of discrimination—specifically segregated interstate bus travel—through nonviolence. The guide prompts students to consider the relationship between the political context in which the Rides took place and the stories and motivations of those who became Freedom Riders. Go to http://www.facinghistory.org/resources/publications/democracy-action to learn more and to download your FREE copy of the guide!

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The Crafting Exploits of an Uncontrollable Sketch Junkie
Wednesday, 20 June 2007
Fathers Day gifts part 2
This is a paper bag book I did for my Dad for Fathers Day - I filled it with all of his favourites, from motor sport to kiwi fruit, books to music. I had lots of fun doing it. I used the Crate paper zoom range again, and the worded paper on the front cover is Creative Imaginations I think, but not entirely sure ;) Jazzed up the book rings with some ribbon, and did lots of machine sewing on the pages. Dad was chuffed to bits :), as were all the Dads I did gifts for this year.


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On Thursday the 5th of August 2010 Wamathai.com hosted yet another Spoken Word event dubbed “Wamathai Exclusive” and with the hash tag #WamathaiEx on twitter lovingly coined by yours truly! This time the event promised to be awash with new stuff, new changes, new improvements and definitely a bigger and better experience.
I for one was not to be left out
(duuh!) so I poxed myself into the yelling and shouting of the “Extra extra, read all about it…” kind of advertising for the exclusive event hehe..#donthateme! I couldn’t miss it ata kidogo knowing how much I love poetry (which isn’t thaaat much buuut…back to the point)!
The event began at 7 as planned but only with some ngomaz to help people come in pole pole
(like their feet were the ones carrying the wallet) and buy some drinks as they settle down into the lovely white couches of Secrets Lounge. Which reminds me, si that place can make you go blind? With the right lighting #youdontwannaknow!
What was different this time? Well since the organisers chose to sell only 100 tickets, which I think was a good idea considering how the last one was, it was not crowded for one. Two, it was less noisy. Well, not so much. Peeps still couldnt shut their traps! Me included! And I just wonder why. I mean its a friggin poetry event for crying out loud
(more like shouting off the top of my head for y’all to hear me as you yapper yapper off with drinks in hand!)!!
Perfomances began like an hour later (around 8) with curtains raised by Lele, a band I hadn’t heard of. They were really nice (if only I could hear them fully!) and I liked them. Next came the poets. Akina Wanjeri, Wanjiku and Anyiko were amazing. Jemedari cracked us up but “Man Like Njoro” aka Kevin. I tells ya si that dude can do serious poetry! Kwanza in anaa ka accent aki! Lastly was this guy from KU who cracked us all up fo real! We were LOLing and RMAOing (<–kyuk version! Of LMAO!) like nqwessey! Believe you me (yes! Am Kenyan!) kama ulihata then don diss me!
Dela was the emcee of the event and kama kawaida she didn’t fail to impress. It was (sort of) flawless from the get go mpaka mwisho. I liked it kabisa.
Here are some of the pics taken at the event and appearing on Rumbaa.com
Dela the Host
@Antoneosoul feeling one of his songs!!
Skiza the band
Wamathai and Tommy Clima (Secrets) with guests
I can’t wait for the next, and the next, and the next…till it grows on yuh! And on that note, I sure hope that this develops into a great culture of sharing art of all forms and also a way of bringing together people from all walks of life with one goal in mind: art! And more specifically, poetry, spoken word, short stories: Wamathai.com!
*Over & Out*


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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Collector Books (June 1997)
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.8 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Cindy and Susan have done a FABULOUS job of cataloging Ideal's Tammy from 1961 to 1965! Full-color photos of all the the Tammy ephermera are most welcome (and so needed) for collectors who may not be able to easily identify Tammy items after 35+ years.As a Tammy collector, this guide has helped me refamiliarize myself with the Tammy line once more - and 'tweeners' like myself truly enjoy the comprehensive and very clear manner these items are reintroduced!Drawback: Suggested prices simply 'beg' to be updated, as most of the online trading world and antique collectors recognize that the suggested secondary market prices for Tammy items are not completely 'in sync' with what's currently being offered.This book will have you falling in love all over again with Tammy ... !
I used to own this book when it was first printed but unfortunately I lost it in a flood a year after i bought it. anyways this is an awesome book fro the Tammy collector and an even better book for beginners to get to know Tammy and her family. With so many books out there about Barbie and her family many people forget there were other popular and collectible dolls from the sixties or as I like to call it the "Golden Age" of Fashion Dolls. My only problem with this book is that they should have shown the Dad/Ted fashions out of the package and they should really update the book because the pricing is a little outdated(even for Tammy which is still relatively cheaper than Barbie). Other than that great book for anyone interested in the world of Tammy
Great price, speedy delivery and item in great shape!!! I bought this quite a while ago (wasn't aware of feedback then, just came across it) and I use it contsantly.
A thorough endeavor, but I would have liked a more clear division between the dolls.
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It seems America is getting ready for a great interior violence. Don't think its civil war was ever settled.Well maybe. After all, even a stopped clock is right twice a day. And the violence, if/when it comes, may not just be directed inwardly. As Jonathan Schell writes, the U.S. 2001 Nuclear Posture Review envisages:
a permanent new facility [for plutonium pit production]; a new facility for producing tritium, which boosts the yield of thermonuclear weapons; a new intercontinental ballistic missile, to be operational in...2018; a new strategic submarine and a new ballistic missile to go with it, for 2029; a new nuclear-capable bomber for 2040; [etc]...In the words of Tom Cruise, "we are the authorities".
P.S. The Nuclear Threats Initiative circulates a freeview version of Toward a Nuclear Free World by George Shultz, Henry Kissinger, William Perry and Sam Nunn (15 Jan 08). This follows A World Free of Nuclear Weapons by the same authors (4 Jan 07).


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Child's Play - My First Animal Signs - with auslan insert sheet for signs that differ from BSL
Broaden signing vocabulary with this picture dictionary of forty-eight animal signs. Babies and toddlers are illustrated using signs for a range of domestic, wild and exotic animals and birds. Written in BSL this edition includes an insert sheet with notes on Auslan variations.
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Who's on the farm? A3 Laminated Poster
This LAMINATED poster has been illustrated by Lee Bilby as a "search" and "find" poster that encourages children to find the animals in the picture from "sign image" & "word" clues only!
Animals to find : Goat, Cow, Sheep, Chicken, Cat, Duck, Fox, Bull, Pig, Rabbit, Horse, Mouse, Dog
Child's Play - My First Signs - with auslan insert sheet for signs that differ from BSL
This beautiful picture dictionary board book depicts over 50 commonly adopted baby/toddler signs. Each sign is clearly depicted, with descriptions of how to do the sign and colourful illustrations of the object being signed.
Written in BSL, this edition includes insert stickers for Auslan variations.
Copyright 2017. "Bilby Publishing" and the Bilby Logo are registered Trademarks of Bilby Publishing & Consulting Pty. Ltd.

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Quite a lot has been happening regarding the ongoing campaign against deep sea mining. Here goes… First, a quick reminder of an exciting event at the University of the West Indies Mona campus (Undercroft) on Thursday, January 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will include a Panel Discussion (starting at 12:00 noon), booth … More Deep sea mining: an undercover video, the French say “Non!” and an upcoming event you cannot miss
Deep Sea Matters! Stop Deep Sea Mining! A special event to take place at the Undercroft, University of the West Indies Mona Campus in Kingston on Thursday, January 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn, discuss, participate! … More “Deep Sea Matters!” – Come view, learn, think, discuss, create, exchange views, at UWI Undercroft, January 26
As the 27th Conference of Parties (signatory countries) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – COP27 for short – gets under way in Egypt, another important meeting is taking place in downtown Kingston, Jamaica: Part III of the 27th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The session opened on October … More More than a glimmer of hope at deep sea mining talks in Jamaica, and perhaps a sea change in the making
It’s a given, surely, that the voice of youth must be heard, loud and clear, on all matters related to the environment and climate change. After all, they are inheriting the Planet that the older generations have made quite a mess of. I was especially pleased and proud to hear the voice of Jamaican youth … More Jamaican speaks at the launch of a Youth Alliance for a Deep Sea Mining Moratorium
“All life on Earth depends on healthy, abundant oceans.” So said Sam Waterston, Chair of Oceana, this week. And yet…the bad news keeps coming. When are our oceans going to get a break? As if the failure to sign a Global Ocean Treaty in New York this summer was not bad enough, the threat of … More What hope is there for our oceans?


The Community Chorale of the Catskills will present its spring concert Friday, June 3, at Roxbury Central School and Saturday, June 4, at Margaretville United Methodist Church. Both concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be directed by Richard Tucker.
According to a media release, the program will feature folk-style pieces from the traditional ballad “Shenandoah” to more modern works by Mayr Lynn Lightfoot, Jay Ungar and Gordon Sumner, better known in the pop music world as Sting.
There will also be a medley of big-band favorites as well as a grouping of modern spirituals. The program will begin with Leroy Anderson’s “Blue Tango” and end with a group of sensitive songs suggesting the quest for the spirit of, and prayer for, a world where all can be raised up and share in a common goal of peace and brotherhood.
Art series to open
DELHI — Delaware Pantry will welcome Kathleen Hayek to its 2022 Local Art Series debut at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 28, with a reception.
According to a media release, Hayek was raised in southern Louisiana. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and a bachelor’s degree in art education from Louisiana State University. A master’s degree in arts administration from Bank Street College and Parsons School of Design landed her in NYC, for more than 25 years.
In 2014, she moved her studio and home to Walton and opened a printmaking and papermaking studio.
About her process, Hayek notes in the release, “The motivating force of my creative work is an ongoing search for the essential truth in beauty, to understand natural life forces and cycles, and to work with unspeakable knowledge revealed best through image.
Delaware Pantry is at River Meadow Farm at 21790 State Highway 28 in Delhi.
Works by 20 members of the East Branch Delaware River Plein Air Painters group will be featured in a pop-up gallery on Main Street in Fleischmanns from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 29, and weekends thereafter through July 3.
An artist reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at 1084 Main St. in Fleischmanns.
According to a media release, some artists work in watercolors, others in oils, acrylics, or pastels.
The 20 artists are Robert Axelrod, Donna David, Agnes Freas, Gail Freund, Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes, Kathy Green, Oneida Hammond, Patrice Lorenz, Ron Macklin, Helene Manzo, Sheila McManus, Sumiko Patrone, Lesley A. Powell, Deb Ruggerio, Michelle Sidrane, Sara Stone, Sharon Suess, Alix Travis, Ros Welchman and Dan Williams.
Opera talks to return
COOPERSTOWN — The Glimmerglass Festival will return to the Alice Busch Opera Theatre this season and the Guild of the Glimmerglass Festival will offer an in-person Talking Opera series starting with 7 p.m., Friday, June 3, at Fenimore Art Museum. All other programs in the series will be held at First Baptist Church at 21 Elm St. in Cooperstown.
According to a media release, Talking Opera programs will offer free behind-the-scenes insights into the summer’s Festival from visiting artists, company staff and Guild members.
The June 3 talk, to be presened by Festival Music Director Joseph Colaneri, will be about “Tenor Overboard” featuring the music of Gioachino Rossini.
Barn photos to be shown
JEFFERSON — The Jefferson Historical Society will host the photography exhibit, “Barns of Jefferson” featuring the work of Tom Nershi, in Judd Hall at 163 Main St. in Jefferson.
A reception at 7 p.m. Friday, June 3, will mark the opening of the exhibit which will remain on display until Sunday, June 5.
Exhibit hours will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
According to a media release, Nershi, a Jefferson resident since 1977, is a retired cabinetmaker, woodworker and stained glass artist. He has been photographing local barns for an upcoming book to be published by JHS.
GREENE — Chenango River Theatre will present the area premiere of “Men On Boats,” described as a raucous and lively new play by Jaclyn Backhaus from June 3 to 26, at 991 State Highway 12 in Greene.
According to a media release, “Men On Boats” is directed by Kiara Pipino of SUNY Oneonta and co-produced by Edward Jones.
The story of 10 explorers, four boats and one Grand Canyon follows an 1869 expedition to chart the course of the Colorado River.
It features an all-female cast who infuse America’s historic myths of male conquest with a sly blast of satire.
The script, referred to as nimble and ingenious, claims to provide provocative, laugh-out loud theater.
Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets are $27 for all performances and may be purchased at www.chenangorivertheatre.org. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the 24-hour box office line at 607-656-8499.


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Sled Dogs in Need of Help
Big Lake rescuer hits financial difficulties
The owner of about three-dozen sled dogs in Big Lake is asking the community for help.
Mike Ladan has been caring for older dogs since the late 1980s, but financial troubles mean he can’t provide the food and shelter needed.
Mike Ladan began taking care of older dogs when he met a musher who was going to shoot her animals. He took them from her instead, and since then, many people have dropped their dogs off at his property.
But now he can’t care for them and the health of the dogs is deteriorating – many don’t have shelter or enough food. A call for help on Craigslist was answered by Alaska charity Straw for Dogs, and now the community is behind Mike. One of the sled dogs has already been adopted.
Mike Ladan has been rescuing retired sled dogs for more than 20 years. But hard times have hit. The self-employed blacksmith and metal engraver isn’t getting as much work as he used to, and now, his 35 dogs can’t get the care they need.
The dogs range in age from 7 to 15 years old.
A local vet says unfortunately not all have a good bill of health. Despite health issues for some, the goal now is to find homes for all of them.
Mike and his dogs aren’t on their own. They’re getting help from several animal rights groups.
Even if adoption is not an option, donations are also welcome.
If people would like to adopt a dog or donate food, straw, dog-house, money, they can write to
email@example.com or visit Straw For Dogs at 645 G Street, Ste. 100-1175.
You can also help with vet bills by calling Northstar Animal Hospital 907-746-7387.
Straw for Dogs has a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Straw-for-Dogs/326853836684.

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A window coating designed to let in additional light could be key to boosting people's mood in winter, suggest German researchers.
The team has developed an innovative coating that lets in more light than the average window, particularly at the blue end of the spectrum.
"A lack of light leads to high levels of melatonin, which can result in problems sleeping and concentrating, as well as depression and other psychological impairments," said researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg in a statement.
“Nobody’s ever made glass like this before. It makes you feel as if the window is permanently open,” said researcher Walther Glaubitt.
So could this be the key to helping treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - also known as winter depression - which sees sufferers' moods drop in the autumn and winter months? Many respond to light treatments that boost the mood when days are shorter and darker.
“The coating we’ve developed helps people to feel they can perform better and makes it less likely they will fall ill,” said fellow researcher Probst.
If these do work, lets hope they get installed before the winter months approach.
Alternative light therapies to help beat SAD


Pete Kosanovich is a solo young folksinger and a multi instrumentalist born in Belgrado and based in London since he was a child. Here he sings and plays piano, guitar and harmonica, distilling 13 Blues and Folk songs. The more bluesy tracks are characterized by strong and exciting purely Dylanian-style harmonica digressions but in the end they sound atypical for Pete’s timbre is - far from traditional blues - decadent, vaguely sick (a-la Jonathan Richman) and, at the same time, pleasantly naif. Check out the simple but touching video of "The Falling Rain".
Pete Kosanovich gives his best also in the folkish songs, intimist ballads filled with existential and utopian lyrics, deeply in line with the Sixties folk tradition. For fans of Dylan, early ’70s Stones, Donovan. “I love the tune in Pete’s voice, it’s very sincere and honest” Dave Davies (Kinks) “Fantastic!” Andy Ross (Blur, Food Records) “Love it, very good!” Liam Gallagher (Oasis, Beady Eye)


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Vetalogica Naturals Adult Grain Free - Lamb For Dogs
Vetalogica Naturals Adult Grain Free - Lamb is an all natural, grain free, complete and balanced dog food recipe.
Made with Australian Pasture Raised Lamb always as the #1 ingredient from local farms. It has added superfood boost for healthy digestion, joints, skin and coat
Australian Made and Owned - Crafted in our own Sydney, NSW kitchens
NO - Grain, Wheat, Rice, Corn, Glutens, Soy or GMO's
NO - Artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
3kg - $38.95
13kg - $119.95 (available for purchase instore only)
- Feeding Guide
Lamb Meal, Peas, Potato Starch, Chicken Fat (Naturally preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavour, Tapioca Starch, Ground Flaxseed, Fish Oil, Dried Blueberries, Dried Spinach, Tomato Pomace, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chickpea Flour, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Sea Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Magnesium Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Oxide, Iodine, Sodium Selenite, Zinc Propionate), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (a Natural preservative), Rosemary Extract.
Crude Protein (min) 32.0%
Crude Fat (min) 14.0%
Crude Fibre (max) 2.0%
Moisture (max) 10.0%
Calcium (min) 1.0%
Phosphorus (min) 0.8%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids * (min) 2.0%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) 0.2%
Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3500 kcal/kg
*Not recognised as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles
1 – 5 kg
60 - 90
½ - ¾
5 – 10 kg
90 - 125
¾ - 1
10 – 20 kg
125 - 250
1 - 2
20 – 35 kg
250 - 350
2 – 2 ¾
35 – 45 kg
350 - 500
2 ¾ - 4
45 - 60 kg
500 - 600
4 – 4 ¾
60 kg +
4 ¾ +
Just like you, your dog is a unique individual so feeding amounts will vary. The above is a guide only as feeding intake will vary depending on age, weight, breed and level of activity. Nutritional needs will change over time. If unsure always consult your veterinarian.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is important when introducing your dog to our food for the first time, to introduce slowly over a period of 7-10 days, as it can take this time for your dog to adjust to the new nutrient levels.
Mix with your existing food, gradually increasing the amount of Vetalogica Naturals Grain Free food every day.
Please always ensure plenty of clean, fresh water is available for your dog.
Maintaining health of your dog should also include attention to their entire physical and mental needs including proper diet, sound veterinary care, plenty of exercise, playtime and suitable living environment.
Vetalogica Naturals Grain Free Lamb For Adult Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.
Calorie Content (calculated): 3500 kcal/kg; 437 kcal/125g cup
A standard 8 oz/250ml measuring cup contains approximately 125g of Vetalogica Naturals.
Protect from moisture and store in a cool dry place.

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On Monday of last week, we published an article by a former IT employee at PA Consulting Group.
PA Consulting has sent us a detailed rebuttal of the claims made in the article. We are happy to set the record straight. And we're sorry for getting it wrong in the first place.
Here are the most important points that PA makes:
PA is demonstrably not hostile to free software, nor does it have any special relationship with Microsoft beyond the usual purchasing agreements.
The consultancy has some of the leading European exponents of Open Systems working as consultants, including a long time contributor to the Open Source project Emacs. It points out that it has several major assignments implemented using Open Systems. And that as long ago as 1999 it predicted that Linux would be a major platform.
PA also has several people within the internal IT department working on Linux and it has a lively in-house Open Source SIG. It has a number of Linux servers running on its internal networks in addition to the FTP server mentioned (and FTP has never been banned as alleged in the article, merely moved to a firewalled DMZ).
On a separate note, the article implied that PA's UK staff were anti-American. We accept that this is not the case. Apologies all around.


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Costa Rica Dental Tourism
Providing The Best Dental Tourism in Costa Rica
Find out how Ogg, from Brooklyn, saved about $66,000 on his dental surgery.
Pretty convenient for international patients, Dental Cosmetics is surrounded by hotels and restaurants, with everything within walking distance. It's not expensive and its also very safe, close to the beaches, and with less traffic.
We try to make it more personable, more client-oriented, feel them at home. I don't expect it to be an easy decision to leave your country to get a treatment like this, it's understandable that the cost difference is important, but also the quality. We try to make the best combination out of it all, not have to decrease the quality but don't have to increase the prices.
We have a full team of specialists, we have a full range of dental procedures, starting with the most basic dentistry for cleanings, a periodontist for gum and bone treatment. We have an oral maxillofacial surgeon, that can treat everything from a tooth extraction to the most complex dental implant procedure. I'm a prosthodontist so I work in areas of cosmetic dentistry and restorative work, I think we have every area of Dentistry covered.
Most of the patients will come in and you have got to put yourself in their place make them feel welcome, in a friendly environment, making sure if needed we can go and walk in from the hotel to here, that service and that familiar feel is really what continues to drive patients coming back.
An important part of dental tourism is to be able to provide quality of services at an affordable cost, but you need to be able to do that in a specific amount of time. We have learned that through technology you are able to do things in a more predictable way. The CT scan unit is definitely one of the best tools we have, honestly, we don't remember how we did things before the 3D Scan.
The second part, it's very important to have a lab that understands the patient's needs and that can deliver the quality of work that we can expect in the timeframe that we need it. We have a CAD / CAM unit that allows us to design your crowns or veneers digitally a machine will manufacture them. Having again all this technology allows us to do quality work at an affordable price for a specific amount of time.


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The symptoms of an allergic reaction can range from mild and moderate to severe and life-threatening. That’s why it’s important to go for an allergy patch test to know what is triggering your allergic reaction. At Rao Dermatology, we perform this test and recommend strategies for treating the symptoms. In this article, Dr. Babar K. Rao, a Board Certified Dermatologist, provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about allergy patch test.
What Is an Allergy Patch Test?
Allergy patch testing is the process of detecting what causes your allergic reactions. This test involves the application of patches with test substances on your back. The patches are held into position with hypoallergenic tapes.
Allergy skin tests are used to diagnose allergic conditions, including allergic asthma, penicillin allergy, latex allergy, dermatitis (eczema) and bee venom allergy. The information from this test can help our doctor to develop the best treatment plan that includes allergy shots, medications, or prevention measures.
Patch Testing vs. Prick Testing: What Is the Difference?
Patch testing is different from prick testing. Patch testing is used to detect the causes of contact dermatitis, which includes cosmetics, shoes, hair dye, active ingredients, preservatives, medicaments, and fragrances in sunscreens. Prick testing, on the other hand, is done to identify allergies to mold, dust mites, pollen, pet dander, and foods.
Who Is a Good Candidate for This Test?
Allergy patch testing is generally safe for children and adults of all ages. In certain circumstances, though, this test is not recommended. Our doctor may advise you against patch testing if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction, take medications that could interfere with test results, or have certain skin conditions.
What Is the Process of Getting an Allergy Patch Test?
The first step is to schedule an initial consultation with our dermatologist. During your initial consultation, our dermatologist will assess your medical history to determine whether allergy patch testing is right for you. In some treatment centers, the patches are applied during your initial consultation, while in others the test is scheduled on a later date. It is important to bring along things that have been in contact with your skin including moisturizers, cosmetics, gloves, work samples, and shoes.
Medications that can interfere with skin tests include prescription antihistamines, over-the-counter antihistamines, heartburn medications, and asthma medications. During your initial consultation, make sure you tell your doctor a list of medications you have been using.
If you are ready for allergy patch testing, speak with the experts at Rao Dermatology to learn more. Dr. Rao and his medical team will work with you to ensure the most accurate results are delivered. Their offices are located in Manhattan NY, Atlantic Highlands and Woodbridge NJ, and Fresno and Hanford CA. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!


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A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program would deliver a severe blow to the nation’s health care workforce and pose a threat to patients and public health.
DACA is the federal policy implemented in 2013 that temporarily barred the deportation of undocumented residents brought to the U.S. as children. An estimated 27,000 of these individuals, also known as “dreamers,” currently work in the health care field. Of these, nearly 200 are medical students, residents or physicians who rely on DACA to retain their eligibility to study and practice medicine.
The AMA has opposed the administration’s decision to end the DACA program since it was announced in 2017. We have since joined 32 other leading health organizations, led by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), in filing an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit brought by Regents of the University of California that seeks to protect the DACA program.
As our nation’s highest court hears oral arguments on Tuesday, the AMA knows that the outcome is sure to have a broad impact across our health system. And that is why we are speaking out.
Our health care workforce, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants and home health aides, is bolstered by providers with DACA status. The nearly 200 active physicians, medical students and residents in the U.S.—educated and trained in U.S. medical schools—depend on DACA for their eligibility to study and practice medicine and fill crucial gaps in patient care. During their careers, these providers will care for and improve the lives of millions of Americans.
Additionally, these skilled providers help offset a growing physician shortage in the U.S. and globally. According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, the U.S. is currently dealing with a shortage of more than 8,000 primary care physicians. A separate study by the AAMC projects the overall physician deficit to be somewhere between 60,000 and 95,000 physicians by 2025. Removing hundreds, and potentially thousands, of physicians with DACA status will aggravate that problem, particularly in medically underserved areas—which is exactly where DACA physicians are more likely to work.
At the same time, DACA health care providers draw upon greater cultural diversity and experience, and more thoroughly understand the circumstances and challenges present in diverse communities and populations. Extensive research has shown us that all patients—but particularly those in underserved communities—benefit from physician workforce diversity through improved outcomes.
Eliminating the DACA program would strike at the heart of our nation’s ideals, upend our immigration system, and harm children brought here by their families or who arrived as unaccompanied minors. It also would reverse progress toward greater health equity and diversity within the physician workforce, which makes us all healthier. Prior to the program’s implementation in 2013, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children could not gain admission to most medical schools because they could not overcome the legal hurdles to become licensed physicians.
Under DACA, they could—and they did. And our country is stronger because of it. These are physicians our nation needs, and whose stories are emblematic of the American dream. We need these “dreamers” and many more like them if we are to fulfill our goal of a diverse health care workforce that reflects the demographics of the patients they serve. The Supreme Court must maintain DACA for the good of our health system and our country.


China’s Tianwen 1 Mars mission has been awarded one of many world’s most prestigious awards.
The Tianwen 1 The spacecraft lifted off from Wenchang on July 23, 2020 and can enter the Mars orbit in February 2021. The Zhurong rover is powered by the solar of the mission and can efficiently attain the plain of Utopia Planitia of Crimson Planet in Could of that 12 months.
The mission carried out the primary orbiting, touchdown and roving in a single launch, and the mission acquired the Worldwide Astronautical Federation’s annual area achievement award on Sunday (18 September) on the 73rd Worldwide Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Paris.
It is about: The newest information on China’s area program
The President of the Worldwide Astronautical Federation (IAF) Pascale Ehrenfreund launched the staff behind the event of the spacecraft in a keynote speech at this 12 months’s IAC.
Jilian Wang, vp on the China Academy of Area Know-how (CAST) which developed the spacecraft, gave an outline of the mission and highlighted a number of the main scientific achievements thus far in a lecture a lot, together with world map of the Crimson Planet and a return information that gives proof for the historic Martian sea.
Wang additionally talked about the wonderful issues from the mission, together with March orbit selfies and orbital integration movies.
Tianwen 1 continues its lengthy science mission in Mars orbit, however the Zhurong rover is on the floor. is at present sleeping to see winter within the northern hemisphere of Mars.
The 530-pound (240-kilogram) rover will now carry off and resume operations in December or January, when solar energy reaches Mars, a member of the mission staff mentioned in a press release. throughout the query and reply session.
China can be trying to comply with up on its Mars success with an bold mission to gather samples from Mars and ship them to Earth. The mission is known as Tianwen 3 and shall be a part of the second launch of the March 5 – China’s largest rocket – in 2028 to ship a lander spacecraft and an orbiter to the Crimson Planet.
Previous to this, the Earth goals to conduct its first asteroid sample-return mission and Tianwen 2shall be launched in 2025.
Missions are additionally open to worldwide cooperation. “We wish to cooperate with different area industries, area corporations, universities and all types of enterprises,” Wang mentioned. “All the time, pals from around the globe are welcome to affix us.”
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When I sit and think about why I do what I do, the phrase “How far do you go to help and alcoholic? All the way and one step further” comes to mind. Being an Addictions Therapist is at the heart of who I am as a person. I feel privileged to be able to deliver an evidence-based service to all the patients and their families I work with, meeting them at what is often the most difficult and vulnerable times in their lives.
As a committed team we offer a safe, supportive and compassionate programme of recovery that is evidence based, to guide patients and their families back to a happy and fulfilling life free of the chains of addiction.


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My name is Jamie and I am the one-woman show behind LitPins&Co!
Dedicated to designing beautiful enamel pins, bookmarks and a wide variety of bookish merchandise to help enchant your reading experience and then some.
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ARLINGTON, Texas — A lot of things sound good in planning meetings.
There was probably a lot of talk of synergy and collaboration as the Dodgers exhausted bandwidth and searched for a scalable paradigm that would allow them to Johnny Wholestaff their way through Game 2. There would be a cat-loving iteration of Johnny (Tony Gonsolin), a red-headed iteration of Johnny (Dustin May), a left-handed iteration of Johnny (Victor Gonzalez), a sassy iteration of Johnny (Joe Kelly) and so on. The different iterations would confound the Tampa Bay Rays’ hitters and the outs would add up to 27.
Yeah – it didn’t work.
The Rays’ offense came to life with Brandon Lowe hitting two home runs and they hung on to even the World Series with a 6-4 victory on Wednesday night at Globe Life Field.
Held without a hit until the fifth inning, the Dodgers slowly crawled back from a five-run hole and had the tying run at the plate in the eighth inning but couldn’t finish the comeback.
The Series takes a day off Thursday before resuming with Game 3 on Friday night.
“We feel great,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts insisted when asked about the state of the team’s starting pitching now. “We’ve got Walker going (in Game 3). We’ve got Julio going (in Game 4) then we’ve got Clayton (in Game 5). You look at where our relievers are set with the off-day tomorrow – we’re in a great spot.”
They were stuck between a rock and a hard spot in Game 2, though, with no rested starter ready to go two days after the seven-games-in-seven-days NLCS ended.
“I think the biggest impact has been on our pitchers,” Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor said. “Only one day off from a hard-fought seven-game series against the Braves. I think that showed a little bit today. We didn’t have all of our guys available and some of the guys were throwing on short rest or no rest. A day off would definitely be nice, especially for our arms.”
The Dodgers’ relay team was facing a Rays lineup that hasn’t hit much this postseason (a .208 team batting average through Game 1). But they have hit home runs, a postseason record-setting 28 of them after Lowe broke out of a 6-for-56 slump (.107) in the playoffs.
Gonsolin fell behind 3-and-1 to Lowe, the second batter in the game, before giving up a solo home run in the first inning. Lowe added a two-run home run off Dustin May in the fifth.
“I hit the first one and it was like a weight came off my shoulders,” said Lowe, who led the Rays with 14 home runs during the regular season but had just one extra-base hit in the postseason before Game 2. “I was happy to finally be contributing to a team that has carried me through this so far.”
Gonsolin and May could be forgiven if they feel they are being asked to carry the weight of the world. They have said all the right things about the way they have been deployed this postseason, not complaining or making excuses. But both pitched Sunday in Game 7 of the NLCS and only had two days off before taking the mound again Wednesday. The Dodgers got 5-2/3 innings out of them in these two “bullpen” games – but they allowed a combined seven runs.
“It’s a big ask, to be quite frank,” Roberts admitted after some post-game prodding. “Right now with the off days, every team is going to go down a starter so that’s one thing. So people have to adjust to certain roles. And when you’re talking about playing seven days in a row and how you can get as many outs as you can in the LCS – yeah, these guys are in uncharted territory.
“Credit to them – they’re not making excuses. They expect themselves to make pitches. It’s different certainly. But we still need those guys to get important outs going forward if we’re going to win this thing.”
Joey Wendle doubled in two runs with two outs in the fourth after Kiké Hernandez and Corey Seager weren’t quick enough to turn a potential inning-ending double play on Ji-Man Choi. That was also off May, who has been more eager than effective in the hybrid role the Dodgers have assigned him this postseason. In four appearances in the NLCS against the Braves and now in the World Series, May has allowed six runs in his past six innings.
But he wasn’t alone. The Rays scored runs off four of the Dodgers’ first five pitchers and were up 5-0 before the Dodgers got their first hit. In the first six innings, only Dylan Floro emerged unscathed and that was courtesy of the Dodgers’ defense. With the infield in and runners at the corners, Seager cut off one run at the plate and Will Smith made a perfect throw to catch Willy Adames on a steal attempt (thanks to a replay review).
Rays starter Blake Snell baffled the Dodgers with a slider that produced most of his nine strikeouts in the first 4-2/3 innings. The Dodgers worked him for two walks in the second inning but didn’t have another baserunner until Hernandez drew a two-out walk in the bottom of the fifth.
Walks have been very good for the Dodgers this postseason and Hernandez’s extended the inning long enough for No. 9 hitter Chris Taylor to push a hanging curveball on the outside part of the plate over the wall in right field. The opposite-field, two-run home run was the Dodgers’ first hit of the game and breathed life into their lineup.
An inning later, Smith drove another curveball – this one from Rays reliever Nick Anderson – over the wall in left field. And in the eighth, Seager led off with his seventh home run of this postseason, sending a slider from Pete Fairbanks over the wall in center field. All seven of Seager’s postseason home runs have been hit in the games at Globe Life Field – more than any Texas Ranger hit in their 30 home games during the regular season – and are the most by any shortstop in a single postseason.
When Justin Turner followed Seager’s latest homer with a double, the Dodgers had the tying run at the plate. But Muncy flied out and Smith hit a 102.6 mph bullet right to Wendle at third base. Cody Bellinger took a called third strike to end the threat.
That was as close as they could get, finishing 0 for 6 with runners in scoring position. But the Dodgers took heart in having gotten a first-hand look at the Rays’ best relievers – Anderson, Fairbanks and Diego Castillo – in a game that could have been a runaway.
“It’s great, just to put eyes on guys we hadn’t seen before,” Roberts said. “Once you see guys once, twice you just keep getting that familiarity and that’s only going to benefit us going forward. That’s a credit to our offense, just continuing to fight and claw to make sure those leverage guys got in the game tonight.”


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5 Red-Carpets Makeup Trend that’ll RULE the year 2016
Ms. Ishika Taneja, the makeup maestro, reveals 5 super-latest makeup trends that you must try this year to be that scintillating diva you always wanted to be.
Graphic Liner: Alia Bhatt at Stardust Awards 2015
Alia Bhatt complimented her gown with a Jet Black Graphic liner that endowed her with classy and catty peepers.
How to Do : Be ready to own this look by picking a blackest-of-black gel liner and drawing a geometric line over your lash-line. Now, line you waterline with some pencil kohl and merge it together — while extending both the lines towards the end of eye-brows. In case of shaky hands, you can use a stencil or bring-out a business-card and use it as a stencil to make the most of your eye-do.
Stained Lips: Sonakshi Sinha at Guild Awards 2015
Lipsticks are out, the new ones ruling the makeup scene are stained lips. Light Hued yet very-very saucy — these lip-stains are bringing out an international oomph on Sonakshi Sinha’s look. Multi-tasking in nature, these stains are available as lip-n-cheek stains and can be use to amp-up the warmth of your cheeks as well as. In case you’re in rush — depend upon good-old lipsticks and apply it using your index fingers.
How to do : The best way is to pick some stain and apply it using index finger for an all-natural, plumpy pout. However, if you don’t like your hands dirty — apply the color with a blending brush and get Cinderella-like smoochers ready. While hues of peach, coral, pink are the favorites for staining — you may go a little ahead by choosing shades of marsala, wines etc,. as well, for the purpose.
Naturally Flushed Cheeks: Nimrat Kaur at Star Screen Awards 2016
A natural flush in makeup is being aimed for instead of a shimmery-do. This rosy glow not only compliments every skin-tone — but highlights the cheeks and chisels the face like no other. So, if you aim of a girly, pinkish avatar — go ahead.
How to Do : Smile and apply the product on the apple of your cheeks while brushing towards your hair-line. But, be sure to choose your shade depending upon your native undertone. Select a peach hue — if your undertone is warm, or settle down for a pink blusher if you’re one with cool undertones.
Pastel Wobs: Bonnie Mckee at 58th Grammy Awards, Red Carpet
This really-chic hairdo is complimenting Bonnie way beyond. Not just the wavy-bob, the pink over her naturally blonde tresses is totally taking her look to the next level.
How to Do : The only way to flaunt this gorgeous look is by visiting a professional hair-salon and getting a bob hair cut along with the color. You can also go for a polished ombre for a more sophisticated look. Try reds, blondes, magentas, hot pinks on the tips of your wob and look smolderingly delicious.
Top Knot: Deepika Padukone at Star Screen Awards 2016
This top-knot is the most comfortable yet international style for ones who don’t like letting their hair loose. Deepika looks so just-out-of-Hollywood in this sleek top-bun — which is complimenting her dress so-well. Go for this if you want to get a romantically-polished look without the hassle of re-touching your tresses again and again.
How to Do : Just apply a hair-gel in gracious amount on your entire, (pre-detangled) tresses to get a slick-look. Then make a high-pony and secure it with a rubber-band. Now, roll-up all the hair and secure beneath you bun — using few bobby-pins.


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Apna Brooklyn Community Center is organizing Post Eid Celebration for our Community members.
More than 250 people will be attending Post Eid Ul Fitar Celebration at National Restaurant. Beautiful environment of restaurant, live music and delicious food made it a memorable and a historic event for all the community members, especially for seniors.
Honorable guests will be Councilmam Chaim Deutsch, Acting Council General of Pakistan Naeem Cheema, Capt. Adeel Rana- President- NYPD Muslim Officer’s Society, Ari Kagan- Representative of NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, NYPD 60th Precinct Deputy Chief Capt. Ison Issac, PO Eric, PO Frank, PO Demaria and other Police Officers, Steven Frolich-60th PCT Commumity Council President, Nasim Gilgitti- from Gilgit Baltistan Cultural Society, Atif Ur Rehman from ICNA, Eddie Mark- District Manager Community Board 13th, Tova Chatz, Deputy Chief of Staff Councilman Chaim Deutsch, Jabaran Akram-Representative of Councilman Chaim’s Office, and all members of Apna Adult Day Care and Apna Brooklyn Community Center. Join us.
APNA helps bridge this gap, ensuring the communities we serve are able to navigate and benefit from the services that help them live safe, healthy, and fulfilled lives.


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This weekend I attended a party with fellow blogger Mama of Ma’at. We decided to trade blogs for the day and tell our stories. This is hers. Enjoy! To see my post, go to her environmental parenting page, Mama of Ma’at.
One thing I love about living in the islands is that I have made friends with farmers. Knowing people who grow food, and really grow it, not just garden for fun where it doesn’t really matter if your veggies do well or not, is so grounding.
This year we went, for the second time, to a pumpkin party at Pomykala Farm. With my husband out of town for the weekend it was just me and the two kids. The Pumpkin Party is just what its name implies. There were tons of leftover pumpkins to carve up and decorate with eyeballs and fake spiders if that’s your thing. It was also a costume party, a potluck, a dance party with a pinata to top it all off for a truly awesome, kid-friendly time.
My son wanted to be a fireman. We purchased his costume because we found a great deal on one at Kids City. My daughter was a Dalmatian. Her costume was made out of a white bodysuit and tights that I decorated with permanent marker spots and a tail and ears made out of paper laminated with clear packing tape and then taped to her bum and fire hat respectively. I was a house on fire. I constructed it out of a cardboard box, paint and construction paper. Unfortunately, being on solo kid duty meant that the only time I wore my actual costume was for this picture. Wearing a box is not really suitable for doing anything, especially not childcare.
My son was very excited to carve a pumpkin and did quite well wielding the special pumpkin knife. I still ended up doing most of the cutting, but he provided the creative direction.
After eating some delicious potluck food, and the music started my daughter relaxed and started rocking out and chasing the sparkles cast by the disco ball on the ceiling. I even got her to wear her hat and ears just long enough to take some photos. My son and his twin cousin danced on the kiddie table.

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The general was discovered in the ground next to his chariot, clad in a double-layered gown with armor on the chest and feathers on his head. His left palm spread out in front of his waist, possibly to steady the handle of a sword that had since been broken off.
Whether the statue, unearthed in 1974 in the Chinese city of Xi’an, was modeled after a specific person or just a generic type is up to guessing. He was found along with more than 8,000 other life-size terra cotta figures when a farmer, drilling a well, inadvertently hit upon a treasure trove near the tomb of the first emperor of China.
Whatever his true identity, he’s the new center of attention – in replica form, anyway – on the main floor of the Huntington Beach Central Library.
The city’s Chamber of Commerce, which went on a series of trips to China over the last decade, received a replica of the statue as a gift early this year from Citslinc International, a Monterey Park-based agency that sponsors tourism between the United States and China. The chamber gifted it in turn to the library, and after several months of installation, the Terra Cotta Warrior, as he’s known, went on display in July.
The library hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 22 to officially welcome the 6-foot statue as a permanent fixture outside the library’s art gallery.
“I had a feeling of pride that the chamber was able to do something for the community, that historically, children can go there when they’re studying China and see it,” said Joyce Riddell, the former president of the chamber who facilitated the donation before stepping down in 2009. “Residents can go there. It can be something residents might want to see when they’re in Huntington Beach. It’s so impressive, you can’t miss it, and it’s so different.
“When you look at it, you know it’s not a phony plastic thing. It’s made out of clay.”
The first emperor of China had the figures, mostly of military men, built to protect him in the afterlife and sealed along with him in his tomb. The site where the figures were unearthed has become a popular tourist attraction, along with modern-day factories that create detailed replicas.
Riddell, who toured the unearthing site, said the replica is virtually pitch-perfect. It stands about the same height as the real statue and is made out of the same terra cotta material. It also weighs about 400 pounds, and when it arrived by crate outside the library, it took four muscular security guards to wheel it inside, according to Stephanie Beverage, the city’s director of library services.
Now, the statue occupies a serene spot — Beverage calls it a “contemplative area” — between the art gallery and a picture window, which displays a waterfall outside.
“It’s a true army, so there are replica members of each part of the army,” she said. “We were lucky enough to get a general.”


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INVISALIGN DUBAI – THREE CS FOR INVISIBLE, REMOVABLE BRACES
Today there are many options when it comes to braces – many types and colors. However, one option that is gaining popularity among adults is the Invisalign Dubai system. While the system isn’t right for everyone with misaligned teeth, it’s a great option for many people. Only an experienced dentist can decide which option is best for your deformity and overall oral health. For those considering Invisalign in Raleigh and the Carolinas, you may find the “three Cs” of this solution helpful.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY BEHIND IT INVISALIGN
Computer technology , and in particular 3-D imaging, has enabled many advances in the field of dentistry and orthodontics. It’s a driving force behind the affordability of the advanced system called Invisalign – virtually invisible braces (or aligners). Using 3D imaging, your dentist can model a series of oral appliances that progressively move your teeth from their current position to an ever closer approximation of the ideal position for your mouth. The dentist works closely with the lab to develop a good plan for your situation.
The computer technology behind Invisalign can be used to treat malocclusions – overbite, underbite , crossbite . It can also be used to treat crowded or spaced teeth. In general, the system is best suited for situations where the amount of movement required is not extreme. Only an experienced dentist can tell you if you are a good candidate. You may wish to seek out a preferred Invisalign provider in Raleigh as this is an indicator of a provider who has more experience with the system and knows what is achievable.
COMFORT WHILE WEARING INVISALIGN
Adults tend to be comfortable with Invisalign for many reasons. First, they are virtually invisible. Many adults are reluctant to wear “traditional” metal braces because they detract from their appearance. Some people want to improve their smile, but don’t want to take the risk (real or imagined) of holding back on career advancement in the meantime. Invisalign can give them new freedom to have the smile they’ve always wanted.
In addition, Invisalign offers greater physical comfort than traditional braces. There are no metal brackets and wires to irritate your mouth. These clear plastic aligners are much more comfortable to wear. The fact that the aligners are removable adds comfort and ease when trying to eat or brushing and flossing your teeth.
COST OF INVISALIGN
You may be thinking that Invisalign sounds great, but that this advancement can’t possibly be affordable for you. That might have been true if there hadn’t been such dramatic advances in 3D imaging over the past decade. The cost of your solution may vary depending on the amount of treatment required. A preferred Invisalign Cost Dubai provider in Raleigh can help you understand the cost. There are at least three basic considerations when deciding if Invisalign is an affordable option for you. First, how much of the cost could your dental insurance cover? Do you have a flexible health spending account that can be used for some or all of the expenses? And does the dentist offer financing options that allow you to spread payments over time? Those are three important questions to ask yourself if you are interested in Invisalign .
Can an overbite be treated with Invisalign braces ?
Invisalign braces are a modern orthodontic treatment that offers an alternative to traditional metal braces. Made of medical-grade plastic, they are a removable system of sequential aligners that gradually move teeth through pressure.
Invisalign is a relatively new system that was launched in 1999. Since its inception, tremendous developments have been made regarding the system and the problems it can treat. Initially, only the simplest orthodontic corrections could be made with Invisalign , but with the development of attachments; tooth-colored material placed on the teeth to improve aligner retention, as well as other improvements to the system, much more complex tooth movements can be performed.


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Leader of DU Teachers Association regarding ‘objectionable situation’ in video call
Dhaka University Correspondent
12 November 2023, 02:02 pm
An offensive video of a professor of management department of Dhaka University has gone viral. There is a storm of criticism among the teachers and students of the department. However, the teacher claimed that this incident was blackmail through artificial intelligence.
That teacher’s name is Ali Akkas. He is a professor in the management department of Dhaka University. He is also a member of DU Teachers Association.
On condition of anonymity, a management professor said, “This is a very shameful incident. It is a shame for our teaching society that such an offensive issue of a university teacher has come to the fore. This incident has also damaged the honor of our department.’
Another professor of business faculty, who did not wish to be named, said, ‘This act of sir is very sad. Shame on our university.’
In this regard, Professor Ali Akkas said, ‘This is the incident of last month. I am not the person in the video. Added a picture from my Facebook to the video. I am being blackmailed through artificial intelligence.’
He said, ‘I was threatened by an account on Messenger. I was never associated with any of these, not yet. I have performed Hajj, I will retire next year. At this time some of my enemies have done this to destroy my honor.’
He also said, I filed a case in the police station last October. They investigated and found that the matter was handled through a fake account from India.’


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On Wednesday 14 February, the heartbeat of the impressive ITER Cryogenic facility started to beat faster welcoming on its premises the first of the six gaseous helium (GHe) tanks that Europe has been responsible to manufacture.
A lifting operation which started early in the morning was successfully concluded when the component, measuring 25 m and weighing 150 t, was placed on a 2.5 m foundation made of concrete and steel. As the workforces were tightening the bolts, and the tank was firmly fixed on the ground, there was a moment of rejoice from all the workforces involved in this task. The hard work of the previous years, from designing this tank to finally transporting it on-site, had paid off. The tank took its final position on the site of the biggest fusion experiment.
“This delicate operation required a lot of planning to ensure the lifting of 150 t safely and in a timely manner. It took roughly one week to assemble the different parts of the crane we had to use. Every movement had to be carried out with extreme precision given the load it was lifting” explained Marc Simon, F4E’s Deputy Head of Cryogenics overviewing this technical achievement.
The installation of the tank has been the result of the excellent team work between F4E and the ITER Organization, together with a number of F4E industrial partners such as Air Liquide, responsible for the fabrication and installation of the tank; the VFR consortium (Vinci Ferrovial and Razel-Bec) managing the construction of the Tokamak complex and the auxiliary buildings; Technilevage, Altead and IREM- Air Liquide subcontractors- performing this operation.
The GHe tanks will recover the helium from the ITER machine and provide a buffer during its operation. Each of them will store roughly 800 kg of helium. As part of ITER’s cryogenic system they will play an important part in the operations required to cool down the machine to -269˚ C and store the gases.
In the months to follow, 15 more large lifting operations are planned to be performed at the ITER Cryoplant facility together with the installation of more equipment by Air Liquide, INOX, M+H on behalf of the Omega consortium, Demont, Linde and AS Scientific.


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Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is intrigued by the issue of mayoral control of city schools, and has said she will study it. The city school district is mainly funded through the city and the state, but its operations -- including hiring the superintendent -- are controlled by the school board.
Giving control to the mayor has been an issue in other cities; Mayor Michael Bloomberg assumed control of the New York City school district in 2002, and Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy is aggressively pursuing the move in his city. The action would have to be approved by the state Legislature and the governor.
Read what former Syracuse Mayor Tom Young and New York State School Boards Association executive director Timothy G. Kremer have to say on the issue:


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By John W. Schoen
The long national banking nightmare may be over — but only for a select few banks.
For the second time this week, a major banking giant has jolted Wall Street with surprisingly strong earnings. On Thursday, JPMorgan Chase & Co., bolstered by strength in investment banking, reported a 36 percent increase in second quarter profit that beat analysts' expectations.
The report follows news from Goldman Sachs on Tuesday of a stunning $2.7 billion profit less than a year after one of the worst financial crises since the Great Depression began. Revenues soared 39 percent to $25.62 billion.
But most of the industry remains mired in a pile of bad debts and rising defaults that continue to weigh on profits and balance sheets. CIT, struggling for survival under the pressure of continuing loan losses, was denied a federal lifeline Wednesday and now faces the prospect of bankruptcy or possible liquidation.
"The financial crisis is not over,” Stephen Roach, chairman at Morgan Stanley Asia said on CNBC. “The (International Monetary Fund) is telling us that by the end of this crisis $4 trillion worth of bad assets will be written down. Thus far financial institutions have written off, at most, half of that. So there plenty more to come.”
The surprisingly strong results at Goldman Sachs Tuesday sparked a wave of optimism that the heavy losses that have battered the banking industry for over a year may finally be easing. But a closer look at where Goldman made those profits may temper that enthusiasm. Profits were driven by record investment banking fees, including the underwriting of new stock sales for companies trying to raise cash.
With traditional investment banking competitors like Lehman Bros. and Bear Stearns no longer around to compete for investment banking business, Goldman Sachs was able to substantially increase its share of that business.
“Goldman is essentially the last investment house standing,” said Matt McCormick, a banking analyst at Bahl and Gaynor Investment Counsel. “So they have the ability not only to attract and retain great employees, but they have the ability to attract and retain great clients."
JPMorgan also saw big gains in its investment banking business and in revenues from bond trading, profit centers that only a handful of other large banks enjoy.
On Friday, Bank of America is expected to report profits fell to 28 cents a share from 72 cents a year ago. Citibank is expected to post a loss of 31 cents a share.
“When I look at the rest of the banks, I don't like what I see," said Jim LaCamp, a portfolio manager with Macroportfolio Advisors. "We still have deteriorating credit quality on real estate loans, commercial real estate loans on credit cards and so the regional banks are all still reeling."
Smaller banks, or those deemed “not too big to fail” are also struggling to right themselves. So far this year the FDIC has taken over failed banks at the rate of about two a week. The FDIC’s list of “troubled banks” stood at 305 at the end of the first quarter, the latest data available.
The outlook is especially cloudy because of uncertainty about the timing and strength of the economic recovery. In its earnings report Thursday, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned that it’s not clear whether the economy will deteriorate further in the second half of the year.
“We expect unemployment to get worse," he said in a statement.
The bank said delinquent home equity loans “have started to stabilize." But a separate report Thursday said the number of households on the verge of losing their homes soared by nearly 15 percent in the first half of the year as rising job losses kept more homeowners from paying their monthly mortgage bills.
The data from foreclosure listing service RealtyTrac showed that, despite the Obama administration's $50 billion subsidies efforts to spur lenders to modify mortgages to more affordable terms, the nation's housing woes are spreading. Foreclosures are not expected to peak until the middle of next year. Until foreclosures can be contained, distressed sales will continue to weigh on housing prices and erode the value of loans and mortgage-backed securities on banks’ books.
Analysts say the commercial real estate market is also suffering as businesses hit hard by the recession have closed up shop, canceled leases and defaulted on commercial mortgages.
“Eventually, a lot of these mortgage-backed securities may wind up providing some gains, but I think that's a long way off,” said Jeffery Harte, a banking analyst at Sandler O'Neill. “We have to see how bad the credit headwinds are near term and at what point in time does both consumer and CEO confidence grow enough to say it's going to be OK, let's start thinking about growth as opposed to just the curtailing things."
Banks are also struggling with a mountain of bad credit card and other consumer debt, which will remain under pressure until the economy begins to stage a solid recovery and the job market stabilizes. Despite isolated data showing improvement, most economists expect the economic recovery to be weak. Without solid gains in wages, consumers will likely remain hunkered down and continue to curtail spending.
“Seventy-five percent of the world’s economies today are still contracting,” said Roach. “And the biggest piece of on the demand side of the global economy is the American consumer who is dead in the water. So this is going to be an unusually anemic recovery.”
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