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Melissa: The Progeny feels like it must have been a really fun book to write. It’s fast paced, with energetic characters, and goes from the US to Croatia, to several other countries. It has a little bizarre culture and a lot of mystery; it was fun to read and therefore felt like it was fun to write. What are your thoughts about writing this novel?
Tosca: Thank you, Melissa! It was super fun. Fun because I’ve been wanting to do a thriller like this for some time, and also because my then-fiancé—now husband—is really good at brainstorming. We had so many great conversations about how to get out of impossible situations through The Progeny and its sequel, which comes out in February. These books represent such a great time in my life—getting engaged, married, and becoming a mom—that when I look back at them, I not only see the stories, but the events in my own life that unfolded during their writing.
Melissa: The Utod have court—sorta like a giant party. When I was reading Emily’s experience as she arrives as court and the description of the event as well as her emotional thoughts, I felt like I was there. I was tired by the time Emily stumbled into bed. Court felt like it might be a mix up of several different type of gatherings. What all did you draw from to create court?
Tosca: Raves! Underground masquerade raves. Just because it sounded like a blast. This is a generation—a race—of younger people who are chasing life and chasing it hard, because they don’t know when their lives could end. I just wanted them to have these scenes where they are thrumming with life and burning all that Progeny adrenaline, and getting to dress up in elaborate outfits and costumes along the way. (Because who doesn’t love a cool costume??)
Melissa: I’ve always been impressed with your characters; they’re so rich and deep. My favorite so far in this series is Luka. Really interesting guy that kept me guessing as to his allegiance. Which character is your favorite so far and why?
Tosca: Thank you! I have to say I probably enjoyed Audra the most, just because I got to be in her skin. She’s smart and nerdy and snarky. And she throws a heck of a punch.
Melissa: You visited Croatia as part of your research. Tell us a little about your visit, the fun stuff, the weird stuff, and the fodder for this series.
Tosca: The most fun part of that was getting to take my mom everywhere with me. We have a history of globetrotting—from India to Ixtapa, Transylvania to Peru. My mom loves to travel and really instilled that love in me. So when I asked her to come with me, she was already packing her bags. We ate Istrian beef in Croatia, and walked along the Adriatic in Croatia. We sampled pizza and wine in Trieste, Italy, tromped through castle ruins in Slovakia, visited “ruin pubs” in Budapest and wandered churches an hour from the Ukranian border. (When you tell anyone in Hungary that you’re going to Nyirbator, they inevitably say, “Why would anyone want to go there?” It was obscure even for Hungarians!) It was just really fun—and she loves to eat as much as I do, so it was a food tour as much as anything for us.
Melissa: Most of your books to date have been Biblical fiction and consequently, the basic storyline has already been laid out for you. Probably most of your readers are going to know what happens. However, with The Progeny, much of it is a mystery and piecing together various clues and trying to decide friend from foe. What kind of challenges did you come across while writing this one?
Tosca: It was really different and fun not knowing the outcome. As you said, most of the bones of the plot are already there when you write biblical historical fiction—the fun part is finding out the insider, historical context that throws everything into three dimensions. This time, it was all the twists and turns of figuring out what comes next in this crazy roller coaster. I loved that.
Melissa: If you found yourself in the position of having your memory erased to protect someone, what would you leave in the letter to yourself and where would you choose to start over?
Tosca: I would write volumes. Tons and tons. Because I’m the kind of person who asks too many questions and would probably get in trouble. And Greenville, Maine, seems like a good place to start over… though given the choice I’d probably pick Bora Bora.
Melissa: What’s next?
Tosca: Right now I’m in edits for the sequel to The Progeny, Firstborn. Where all the questions get answered, and the action amps up even more. After that, we’ll see. I’m having a lot of fun in this genre, so might stick around for a while!


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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0830641351, Paperback)An introduction to the world of international shortwave radio listening - covering history, equipment, terminology, station profiles, broadcast schedules, resources and more. Shortwave radio bands in the US and abroad are a source of alternative news, information, music and commentary, all refreshingly free of routine commercial formatting. "Shortwave Radio Listening for Beginners" aims to show how to listen in on today's most unusual radio broadcasts from across the country and around the world. A long-time shortwave listener and ham radio enthusiast, the author aims to make it easy for beginners to learn how shortwave radio works, what kind of equipment is available and where to find it, what stations can be heard and when and how shortwave listening can come in handy at school or work. The text also details how to become a licensed ham radio operator.
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|Title:||The effects of different bending techniques on corrosion resistance and nickel release of superelastic orthodontic NiTi archwires|
|Keywords:||Corrosion;Nickel;Dental orthoses;Metal forming machines;Corrosion behavior;Corrosion potentials;Orthodontic treatments;Potentiodynamic polarization technique;Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometries (ICPMS);Metal forming machines;Bending;techniques;different;superelastic|
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|Citation:||2nd International Conference on Mining, Material and Metallurgical Engineering|
|Abstract:||Bending superelastic NiTi archwire is indicated in some stages of orthodontic treatment. The difference in bending techniques may affect corrosion resistance and nickel release. The purpose of this study was to investigate the corrosion resistance and nickel release after different bending techniques of NiTi archwires. Preform-curved NiTi archwires were used as a template for bending and used as a control group. 0.016×0.022 inches superelastic NiTi archwires were bent to curve-shape by cold bending, DERHT bending and cold bending then DERHT technique. Potentiodynamic polarization technique was used to measure corrosion behavior of the wires. Corrosion potential (ECORR), corrosion density (ICORR), and breakdown potential of each wire were determined. In addition, the amount of nickel release in the solution after the test was inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Although, the results showed that ECORR and ICORR were not statistically significantly different among all groups, the difference in breakdown potential and nickel release were observed. Similar corrosion resistance and nickel release were presented in the preform-curved NiTi archwires, cold bending, and cold bending then DERHT group. The DERHT bending group showed the lowest breakdown potential and highest nickel release.|
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Asia Program director Robert M. Hathaway looks at what the election of Bobby Jindal as governor of Louisiana says about the growing political clout of the Asian Indian-American community.
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OCTOBER 2007 - Qu Xiaoxia, from China's Center for Legal Assistance to Pollution Victims, will be working with CEF for the next 6 weeks
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OCTOBER 2007 - Christine Loh and Wang Canfa are recognized globally for their cutting edge environmental protection work
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OCTOBER 2007 - Tyndall Center for Climate Change publishes report on China's carbon emissions
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OCTOBER 2007 - The China Environment Forum's website is featured in the 50th edition of the Society for International Development's publication
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Interview with former NKIDP Scholar Kihl-jae Ryoo
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OCTOBER 2007 - The Professional Association for China's Environment (PACE) is holding a 2 day conference this Monday.

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Thai Vietjet hopes new U-tapao-Ho Chi Minh route will boost tourism
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Thai Vietjet will add a new route between U-tapao airport and Ho Chi Mihn City that the airline hopes will bring more tourists to Thailand.
The budget airline on Monday announced daily flights between U-tapao airport in Rayong province and Tan Son Nhat, the southern Vietnamese city's international airport, commencing on Dec 23.
The airline said the new direct service will help feed travellers from southern Vietnam to Pattaya city and Rayong.
Thai Vietjet, a division of the Vietjet umbrella, links Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket with the Vietnamese cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Dalat, Da Nang and Hai Phong.
The flights between U-tapao and Ho Chi Minh City will be its first to directly serve Pattaya and Rayong.
There were almost 900,000 Vietnamese arrivals to Thailand from January to October this year, up about 2% from the same period in 2018, figures from the Tourism and Sports Ministry show. Vietnam was the third most frequent source of visitors to Thailand from Asean countries, after Malaysians and Laotians.


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A Talk with Anthony Davis on ‘The Central Park Five’
Composer Anthony Davis speaks about his latest opera and his artistic approach to vital social and political issues.
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What would you take? The smoke and flames are approaching, you are being evacuated and you have minutes to grab things. Pets, medicines, keepsakes are picked up with heart pounding and thoughts jumbled up in a combination of shock and anguish. No time to pack grandmother’s tea set or look for old, familiar items that have been passed down for generations as a reminder of where we came from. Fire does not stop for sentimental packing. It rages toward us with no care about what lies in its path.
There is smoke in the sky, and heartbreak in the people who had to flee from their homes. The firefighters and other first responders have all been putting up a mighty fight against the Goodwin Fire that has been fueled by gusting winds, heat and dry brush. The horses are galloping as they are set free from corrals, when not enough trailers can haul them to safety. Goats and sheep are carried into vans, chickens put in cars, anything to try to get them out.
Prescott has a sad and poignant history when it comes to fire. When we lost 19 brave Granite Mountain Hotshots in the worst fire disaster imaginable four years ago, we were changed forever. The fear and anxiety continues as we celebrate (as best we can) Independence Day. The rodeo and parade still go on…but so does the volunteering and donating at various charities that will deliver help, food and care for people and animals in shelters. That is what defines us in Prescott. We have the spirit of givers and this community wraps its arms around those in our community who are in pain.
Hey, as for the guy who was flying a drone into the fire area so he could take “cool photos,” causing the planes to be grounded, I am glad he was arrested! Fire suppression is more important than a drone video for Facebook! And enough already with people being careless. The Doce Fire was started by people shooting their firearms into dry brush. Use your heads! Do not throw cigarettes out of car windows, go shooting in the dry forest, or start a campfire!
Here is a shoutout to one of the volunteers named Jay Stephens, who rescued 10 horses in one day! We are grateful. And we are proud of our courageous men and women, the hotshots, who work with picks and axes in unbearable heat to try and create a barrier and stop a raging flames. We admire the pilots flying fixed-wing tanker airplanes dropping fire retardant — flying low and steady to try and stop the burn. We all pray for your safety.
One woman who was evacuated from her home in the Yarnell Hill Fire with minutes to spare grabbed the tea kettle off her stove. It was the only possession she took. When she and her husband were driving away, they saw the flames engulf their home as they made their way through thick smoke to escape. Later, she wondered why she took such an unimportant item. Yet, she says, it is a constant reminder of how fragile life is, how things can change so quickly, and how “things” really don’t matter.
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Black Sea grain pool to develop the export logistics infrastructure – N.Fedorov
The Black Sea grain committee, which Russia plans to found together with Ukraine and Kazakhstan, will not only inform the countries on the world market trends, but also deal with development of the general export logistics infrastructure, declared Nikolai Fedorov, Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, on January 18.
According to him, to date the Government is intensively working on the reporting project. It involves not just foundation of the new institution, coordinating, informing, notifying about development of the world grain market, its export potential, but also creation of the modern, competitive logistic structure, expanding of the terminals, ports, motor roads to the ports, in order to make Russia, Ukraine and their equal partner Kazakhstan to reach more solid positions.
He reminded that to date the reporting three countries occupy nearly 20% of the world grain market. And they can reach the level of at least 30% of the world grain exports through the grain pool foundation, said N.Fedorov.
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Crimea to harvest 3 mln tonnes of grains annually
Russian exporters ask to cancel wheat export duties ahead of time
On March 31, Russia purchased 17 thsd tonnes of grains to the intervention fund
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The U.S. Supreme Court is currently involved in a consequential election case from North Carolina, with implications for the 2024 election. The case, Moore v. Harper, revolves around the “independent state legislature theory,” which emphasizes the authority of state legislatures in federal elections. Concerns exist about the lack of a timely resolution, raising questions about gerrymandering, election integrity, and public trust in federal elections.
Moore v. Harper is a consequential election case before the U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on the North Carolina Supreme Court’s authority over the state legislature’s gerrymandered congressional map. The outcome will have far-reaching consequences for future elections, North Carolina’s balance of power, and the dynamics between state legislatures, state courts, and the constitutional framework for federal elections.
Supporters argue that the theory aligns with a strict interpretation of the Constitution’s elections clause and grants states control over practices like mail-in voting during the pandemic. Additionally, the case’s implications include potential Republican gains in the U.S. House of Representatives through redrawing congressional lines, affecting the 2024 House races where Republicans currently hold a narrow majority since reclaiming control in 2022.
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Left-leaning election watchdog group Common Cause argued the Independent State Legislature theory “calls into question hundreds of state constitutional provisions” and that “the dispute over that theory must be resolved in time to prepare maps, ballots, and election rules well in advance of the 2024 elections.”
Common Cause argues that the theory “implicates fundamental questions of self-governance and our constitutional structure” and that the Independent State Legislature theory “has contributed to growing public doubt about the lawfulness and integrity of federal elections.”
Mostly conservative experts and organizations have said the outcome of the case is vitally important in the wake of the 2020 election when a number of state courts and governors signed off on changes to voting procedures due to the COVID pandemic.
Jason Snead of the Honest Elections Project previously told the Examiner that a ruling discounting the theory could “leave the door wide open to the Left’s anti-democracy campaign, which has saturated the courts with politicized lawsuits and introduced chaos to our elections.”
In a separate case, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued an explosive ruling last month allowing Republicans in the state to redraw congressional lines in a way that will heavily favor the GOP.
The ongoing election case before the U.S. Supreme Court involving North Carolina and the “independent state legislature theory” carries profound implications for the upcoming 2024 election. As the court deliberates on the extent of state legislatures’ authority in federal elections, concerns arise about the lack of a timely resolution, which raises questions about gerrymandering, election integrity, and public trust in the democratic process.
The case’s outcome will shape the electoral landscape, impact the House of Representatives balance of power, and have far-reaching ramifications for future elections and our democratic system.
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The sailors' criticism of Jonah demonstrates that his sleep is as recognisably uncommendable
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Maze is a HTML5 Logic Game. Find the exit of the maze in the shortest time you can. Select between three difficulty levels: easy, medium, hard. Good luck!
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More adventurous outdoorspeople will seek Conero Riviera, which contains hidden sanctuaries only reachable by sea or by precarious paths cutting through the green Mediterranean scrub.
Marche is known, above all, for its natural splendor, with a plethora of national and regional parks and WWF oases to visit. The parks on the Monti Sibillini and Monti della Laga offer superb hiking for all levels.
The wonderful caves created by Karst, like the Grotte di Frasassi, some of which have been inhabited since prehistory, lure tourists from all over Europe for their great speleological interest. Expanses of orchards and vineyards over the Picenum hills and in the Valle dell’Esino, meanwhile, surround farmhouses where you can rediscover the simplicity of rustic life.
Marche, a shifting region in central Italy, contains a variety of landscapes and territories: from harmonious and winding shapes, to cliffs and caves interspersed with unforgettable seashores, to hills that evoke history, tradition, and art, up to the excellent mountain ski resorts.
Running along the Adriatic coast, Marche offers many lovely beach resorts: Senigallia is renowned in particular for its long stretch of golden, thin sand and clear water, though Gabicce Mare, Pesaro, Fano, Civitanova Marche, and San Benedetto del Tronto are no less spectacular.
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For men, cycling is a pleasure to get harnessed and ride on that endless track. A great way to combat diseases, and loosening on several pounds, cycling is the best choice. It is tremendously beneficial for good health, and helps in combating death risks. Cycling can generate high spirits and eases several functionalities in the body. In Denmark, a 15 year study associates cycling with a 40% reduction in mortality rate for both the sexes of all the ages. Basically, average who rides cycle as commuter consistently can expect to live longer than those who don’t. A high level of fitness is achieved by cycling. It also reduces your aging by almost 10 years and makes you more active. It is an extremely healthy way to burn those extra kilos without adhering any extra stress on knees and joints. Its health benefits are huge, and moreover it is an Eco friendly way to get wherever you want.
Health benefits of cycling for men are
It is highly accepted that cycling helps in reducing weight. It increases calorie consumption and raises the metabolic rate, which helps in deducing that extra weight which you wished to shed from years.
Improves blood pressure
Another Advantage of cycling is associated with improved blood pressure control by 10/8 mmHg in patients with hypertension.
Lowers resting heart rate
Cycling also helps in lowering resting heart rate. A high resting heart rate directly shows a relation with increased death due to cardiovascular diseases and a high risk of sudden death after heart attack in heart patients.
Benefits cardiovascular health
Heart hazards are rising at an alarming rate. Cycling helps in preventing stroke and combat coronary heart diseases. Regular cycling exercise to heart patients helps in improved cardiac functions.
It has been found that men can withstand cancer by indulging regular exercise in their daily routine. Cycling is ago of form of physical fitness which can reduce the risk of cancer.
Cycling is also related with decreased level of diabetes in sugar patients. It reduces the rate of diabetes mellitus. In patient with diabetes mellitus, regular exercise helps in control of blood sugar.
Improves muscle strength
Cycling is a great way to improvise on muscle strength. It is a non-weight bearing activity and regular cycling helps in gained muscle strength. It is also helpful in improving mobility and coordination.
Improves HDL/LDL cholesterol ratio
HDL is a good cholesterol and LDL is a bad cholesterol. The higher ratio of LDL to HDL results into blood being loaded with cholesterol faster than the HDL cholesterol can remove it. It means excess Cholesterol is building up inside the arteries and tissues. In most cases, hardening of arteries takes place, which causes most heart attacks.
To summarise, cycling is a complete health booster and fitness remedy. People who are indulged into cycling are biologically younger than those who are not, and faces slower risk of being affected by different types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, obesity and more. Cycling is also beneficial to achieve that clear skin. Just 25 minutes of cycling can activate your brain and send you on a thinking spree.
Boost your bowels
Cycling has a huge range of benefits lined up for you. You can take up cycling for keeping yourself healthy and it won’t disappoint you. As we all know that physical activities help in digestion, blood circulation, muscle buildup and performance of various organs. Cycling, being a physical exercise helps in speed up the digestion process and decreases the time taken for moving the waste to the large intestine, limiting the amount of water engrossed back by your body. It helps in keeping the bowel system clear, balances the heart performance and boosts up the energy levels.
Increase your brain power
It has been established with the help of some researches done by the Illinois University that a certain increase in your cardiorespiratory fitness due to cycling, can lead to an increase in your brain performance by 15%. This is caused due to the production of new brain cells in the hippocampus, which is the region responsible for memory. Cycling enhances the production of brain cells which starts deteriorating after the age of 30. Cycling boosts the flow of oxygen and blood to the brain, which further triggers and regenerates the receptors.
Improve your sex life
It is true that if you are physically active then your sex life is active too. The more active you are physically, the more is your vascular strength enhanced. According to some health experts in US, if you have a pumped up vascular strength then your sex drive also boosts up. In a study by the Cornell University, it was stated that male athletes have sexual dexterity of men 3 to 5 years younger than them. In case of women, the menopause is delayed by the parallel amount of time. Another research done by Harvard University stated that men above the age of 50 who cycles for at least 3 to 4 hours per week have 35% less possibility of impotence if compared to other men.
Boost your bellows
You might not know but the lungs works harder when you are performing any physical exercise, especially cycling.
When an adult is indulging himself into the act of cycling, he is actually enabling himself to absorb more oxygen. A person breathes in 10 times more the oxygen which he generally breathes while spending leisure time. Regular cycling helps in strengthening the cardiovascular system of your body. It enhances the performance3 level of your heart and lungs efficiently, which results in a healthier heart performance and effective blood circulation.
Sleep more deeply
You might get knackered by an early morning ride but this actually helps in getting some quality good night sleep when you go off to bed. A research done by the researchers of Stanford University School of Medicine, few insomniacs were asked to cycle for 30 to 40 minutes a day. As a result, the insomniacs experienced an early sleep during the night. The time required to fall asleep was cut down to half and the sleep time was increases by almost 1 hour to 1½ hours. Performing physical exercises in the open allows you to get some fresh air and daylight. Further which helps you in getting your circadian rhythm back in action. It also gives you relief from body cortisol, the stress hormone which prevents you from getting deep sleep.
In another study done by the researchers of Stanford University they found that, men who practice cycling regularly have lesser risk of skin problems and harmful effects of UV rays. Cycling increases blood circulation throughout your body as well as enhances the oxygen intake and keeps your skin cleansed. It helps in delivering oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells. It helps in removing damaged skin cells, flushing out toxins, etc. Regular exercises help in creating an ideal healthy environment for your body. It enhances the collagen production and lessens the appearance of wrinkles and acnes on your skin.

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I got the chance to contribute to an article over at HotStove.com yesterday about the chances of a Met power surge in 2010. Here is the question with my response:
Recently, Mets outfielder Jeff Francoeur said he expects the team’s power would return in 2010. He predicted he would smack 27 homers this season, while David Wright would hit 35. Are you as optimistic as Francoeur is about a power surge in Queens?
Onan Coca, South of Shea
I’m a Mets fan, so of course I am a natural pessimist. In this case, however, I don’t think Francouer’s optimism is that far off. In fact, I have been noticing a general trend towards the uber-optimistic in Mets camp thus far, and it has really heartened me as a Mets fan. Jason Bay considers this team a contender and feels that there aren’t many teams who match up with the talent level of the Mets (a point with which I agree with completely), David Wright is planning for the playoffs, and Johan knows he is the best pitcher in the NL East.
I like Frenchy’s attitude, but while I expect Wright to bounce-back power wise, I think it will more likely be in the 28-32 HR range. I also don’t think Jeff will hit 27 bombs, but I think 20-25 is realistic. There will be a power surge in general in Queens this year, Bay will add 35 HR, Murphy should go for at least 15, and a rejuvenated Reyes could hit 12-15 himself. Upon returning, a healthy Carlos Beltran will likely return to his powerful form as well, and I don’t think 30 HR will be out of reach. All of this adds up to a much more developed power-hitting Mets team in 2010.
Yes, Francouer is probably being overly optimistic. No, Frenchy and Wright probably won't combine for 62 Homeruns. But who cares...? It's nice to hear the optimism from the big Right Fielder. The Mets are due for a fairly impressive power surge over last years numbers (maybe not to Francouerian levels but it could come close). From 1 - 8 in their lineup there will be guys with at least 15 HR potential in every slot except for wherever Luis Castillo bats. Which means we should see an BIG uptick in longballs at Citi Field in 2010.
To read the rest of the article, along with some other bloggers opinions go here.


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We all know that buying a property in the UK is a nightmare, that property prices are through the roof, that a first time buyer in London has an average age of 39 and that the “Bank of Mum and Dad” now has to contribute to around a third of first time purchases. Yet most folks in the UK are owner-occupiers and have to go through this.
How can Fintech help?
I’m delighted to be joined today by Alex Michelin, a former investment banker turned highly successful property developer, who not only has been immersed in this for over 15yrs but who recently founded CapitalRise a Fintech property portal. The team of eight at CapitalRise has over 75yrs of direct retail investment experience between them and the co-founders Alex and Andrew Dunn, who have acquired, developed and sold over £1bn of real estate. CapitalRise has been spun out of the highly successful top-of-the-market luxury property developers Finchatton.
Given the “challenges” (<coughs>) of the UK property market how can Fintech help? Before we get to that Alex sets the scene with an overview of all the many ways one can get exposure to UK property. So by the time we get to Fintech y’all should have a good idea of where it fits in, what it disrupts and its potential relevance to you.
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Optimizing a Hybrid Closed Loop System in Type 1 Diabetes: A Case Report
Goran Petrovski, Fawziya Al Khalaf, Khalid Hussain, Judith Campbell
We present the optimization of a hybrid closed-loop (HCL) insulin pump system in a type 1 diabetes (T1D) patient in the first 3 months of using the Minimed 670G. An 11-year-old female with 7 years of T1D history started using the Minimed 670G HCL system at our center. The patient had been using the Medtronic Veo insulin pump without a sensor for almost 4 years with HbA1c levels between 7.8% and 10.2%. We introduced the Minimed 670G to improve overall glucose control, improve quality of life and lessen the diabetes burden. Insulin pump characteristics of the Minimed Veo pump were used as the initial setting in the HCL system. The optimization of the Minimed 670G in the next 3 months led to the following changes: an insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio (ICHR) from 1 to 10 g in the morning period (6 a.m. to 12 a.m.) and 15–12 g for the rest of the day (12 p.m. to 6 a.m.); an active insulin time from 4 to 3 h and insulin sensitivity factor (ISF) from 120 to 90 mg/dl with no change in target range. The HbA1c level decreased by − 1.3%, and the time in range significantly increased to 77% with SG values of 139 ± 60 mg/dl, sensor wear of 82% and an auto mode period of 84% per week. Health providers should consider immediate adjustment of the bolus wizard settings such as the ICHR, ISF and active insulin time. The HCL system can improve overall glucose control with increased time in the range of sensor glucose values and reduction of HbA1c levels.


Illinois school code now requires schools to request an asthma action plan for each student with asthma. Below is the link to the asthma action plan form. The doctor, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant that manages the student's asthma can complete the form on the link or use their own form. Once completed and signed by parent or guardian, the form must be submitted to the Health Service (Nurse's) office in one of the following ways.
Evanston Township High School
Health Services, Room N121
1600 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
• Fax: 847-424-7254
• Scan and email to: firstname.lastname@example.org
• In Person: Forms may be dropped off to the Health Services Office (N121). Summer school hours are Monday thru Thursday 7:30 am to 1:35 pm thru July 24th. Regular hours begin August 7th from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Forms may also be dropped off at either ETHS entrance (please use an envelope marked Health Services)


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Dr. Lee's Clinic
Wuhan Dr. Lee's Clinic is a traditional Chinese medicine clinic which has a history of more than twenty years of general practice work. Dr. Lee has already developed effective way to cure the worldwide stubborn diseases such as prostatitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, mycoplasma and chlamydia etc. with years of untiring practice and studies.
Dr. Lee has applied for a patent to State Drug Administration of China for her medicine "Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill". This Chinese patent medicine has a very sound effect to cure prostatitis, without producing side-effects or resistance to drugs. Prostatitis can be radically cured with strict persistence of course of treatment. Dr. Lee has practised medicine in China for many years and she has cured many prostatitis patients.
Now Dr. Lee's Clinic starts to provide medical service for international friends. And we hope with our efforts more prostatitis patients could get rid of prostatitis in the future.
Self-introduction to Dr. Lee
I was born in 1953, and I am the chief TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) physician of Wuhan Herbalist Doctor Lee's Clinic. With experienced skills, high sense of responsibility and serious working style, I have become one of the most renowned herbalist doctors in Hubei Province and I have been trusted by thousands of patients all over China. And I am also a member of the National TCM Institute.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
1. Introduction to TCM
With a history of 2000 to 3000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has formed a unique system to diagnose and cure illness. The TCM approach is fundamentally different from that of Western medicine. In TCM, the understanding of the human body is based on the holistic understanding of the universe as described in Daoism, and the treatment of illness is based primarily on the diagnosis and differentiation of syndromes.
2. Chinese herbal medicine in China
In China, herbal medicine is considered as the primary therapeutic modality of internal medicine. Of the approximately 500 Chinese herbs that are in use today, 250 or so are very commonly used. Rather than being prescribed individually, single herbs are combined into formulas that are designed to adapt to the specific needs of individual patients.
A herbal formula can contain anywhere from 3 to 25 herbs. As with diet therapy, each herb has one or more of the five flavors/functions and one of five "temperatures" ("Qi") (hot, warm, neutral, cool, cold). After the herbalist determines the energetic temperature and functional state of the patient's body, he or she prescribes a mixture of herbs tailored to balance disharmony.
One classic example of Chinese herbal medicine is the use of various mushrooms, like reishi and shiitake, which are currently under intense study by ethnobotanists and medical researchers for immune system enhancement. Unlike Western herbalism, Chinese herbal medicine uses many animal, mineral and mineraloid remedies, and also uses more products from marine sources.
3. Modernization of TCM
Traditional Chinese medicine has been to some degree modernized by transforming the plants and ingredients to soluble granules and tablets. Modern formulations in pills and sachets used 675 plant and fungi ingredients and about 25 from non-plant sources such as snakes, geckos, toads, frogs, bees, and earthworms.
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Prostatitis is difficult to cure radically by western medicine, especially for chronic prostatitis. Every patient that comes to our clinic, have all been to numerous doctors and specialists, undergone numerous tests with conflicting results, and taken many different kinds of medications.
Many treatments have no curative effect on prostatitis. Some treatments can ease the condition, but they can't cure prostatitis from its root causes. What is worse, once the medication is discontinued, the symptoms will possibly recur. Then they may need to take medicines again.
As we know that the treatment for prostatitis can be long sometimes. Dr. Lee's Chinese patented medicine can work safely and efficiently on the long-term treatment without any side effects like drug resistance and kidney damages. Besides, it contains guiding herbs which can guide other herbs permeate to the prostate glands directly. During the treatment, patients don’t need to take other tablets since it has comprehensive functions.
Different conditions have different course of treatment. Short term patients can be cured in one month. Long-term sufferers are in need of the treatment of three months. And one more month treatment is necessary to consolidate curative effect and prevent the relapse.
This kind of traditional Chinese medicine can not only treat illness but also improve the physique to enhance immunity and self-healing ability. Traditional Chinese medicine can make people healthy enough to reduce the risk of re-infection by regulating the overall state of the body.
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Liam Hearn and Rakish Bingham followed Ritchie Sutton and Matt Rhead out the door at Mansfield Town this week for better deals, but boss Adam Murray is more than happy with his potential replacements.
Hearn, coming back from a three-year injury nightmare, signed a deal at Lincoln City while Bingham returned to Hartlepool, where he went on loan in Janury.
“They’ve obviously made their decisions for their own personal reasons, but they were two totally separate cases,” said Murray.
“Rakish’s contract when he first came in was based on it going up, accumulating up to a certain value on appearances made and whatnot.
“And looking at what we are trying to bring in and how last season went, the deals I offered the players were what I thought were value for what they brought to the club. It was up to them if they wanted to buy into what we are doing. The boys have chosen they want to take their futures elsewhere and we respect that.
“Probably over the last couple of years we’ve probably not been wise with our dealings.
“We’ve got a lot of irons in the fire of people that I believe will affect this league, so we will move on very swiftly.
“It was always going to be the case there would be a couple of options.”
He added: “Rakish chose to go back to Hartlepool. I know he spoke to them a couple of weeks ago so his head had been slightly turned. But that doesn’t faze me. I want people here that are going to be kicking the door down to stay.
“Liam’s was a different scenario as he’s not really played football for two years, so his deal had to be structured in a way that I had to look after the football club first and foremost and limit the risk of anything in the future happening to Liam.
“He is fit and has worked his absolute socks off to get where he is, but the common sense thing was that, with the two years he has had, we had to make sure the deal was right for the football club.
“Liam got offered a year straight off at Lincoln and he took that. It was a little bit disappointing as we put a lot of time and work into Liam. But at the same Liam has got to look after himself and what’s best for his family and we respect that.
“He is a top man and I got on really well with him. There was no hard feelings on that one. It was just a case of he chose to do what was best for him.”
With four players offered deals already having gone, Murray is aware several others could follow if they don’t accept the deals on the table.
He said: “Footballers are footballers and the decisions some of them have made speak volumes for where people are at. We are looking for people that want to carry on our journey and want to be here for the right reasons.
“With the contracts we will offer, we haven’t got to go out and offer peanuts but I won’t go out and throw money at people that I don’t think are going to put this football club in the higher ends of the table.
“I am not going to talk about budgets. We are in a position where we can go and get good players in and we will do is wisely.
“I won’t say I was surprised. We knew what we were dealing with. I was disappointed in certain areas as sometimes you think you know people and you don’t. But this is football and nothing ever surprises you. The boys that were here last year did a superb job for the club and they have moved on now. It’s a clean slate.
“This is a big recruitment process for me as well as the club as I am aware I will be judged on my product and I love that. It’s my pressure now.
“The chairman and the board have been very pro-active. We want to attack the other end of the league this year so the recruitment is a very intense process. I am doing a lot of digging to make sure we have the right people as well as the right footballers.
“We’ve got five or six that are virtually there. And they are people who have either come from a higher level or have affected this league in a positive manner over the last few seasons. We are talking to good players.
“The word has got around now how we want to go about the league next season, so we are getting some very good players getting in touch because they want to be part of our vision and our philosophy and where we want to take the club forward.”


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|Founder’s Day 5K run/walk open practice night set for June 24|
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The Charlestown Founder's Day 5K run/walk will have an open practice night for anyone participating in the event scheduled for Saturday, June 26.
On Thursday, June 24, beginning at 6 p.m. until dusk, runners and walkers can practice on the cross country course located at the Trail #2/Oak Shelter entrance. The course is well marked from start to the finish and a map of the course can be picked up at the park entrance. Bathrooms are available as well as a playground.
Make the start today to jog, walk or run on Saturday, June 26 and make this year the most successful in the history of the event and the start to a healthier you. You can still register on race day. Pick up an application at city hall, the Charlestown State Park, The Pirate's Cove Restaurant and various businesses throughout town.
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After postponing the visit due to the Westminster attack, today The Queen and Prince Philip officially opened the new headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police, New Scotland Yard, on Victoria Embankment.
The Queen arrived in a sunshine yellow coat with a matching hat, and the Duke – in a navy suit with a blue tie – were greeted by Cressida Dick, the first female commissioner of the Met Police, and her deputy Craig Mackey. They were also greeted by a pair of police horses.
The Royals were taken on a tour of the building where they saw a bomb disposal robot, coronation police uniforms, old police cars, they met serving officers, and shared a joke or two.
Her Majesty unveiled a plaque to commemorate the opening, which Cressida Dick described as a “Happy day for the Met”.
The Monarch and her consort met serving police officers who demonstrated how they protect London on a daily basis; the Met is the largest police force in the UK with over 43,000 officers.
Specialised members of the Met put on a display of the bomb disposal robot in action, which has already been put to the test across the capital in recent weeks.
Later in the tour, the royal couple met officer demonstrating a day in their lives, including search dogs sniffing for explosives, dog handlers, forensic specialists, and special constables. They were also introduced to first responders at the recent terrorist incidents across London.


Johannesburg, 14 Nov 2023
As retailers gear up for Black Friday, the stakes couldn't be higher. In the throes of the busiest shopping period of the year, retail resilience is not just about survival – it's about thriving. In 2021, shoppers spent a staggering $8.9 billion on Black Friday and $10.7 billion on Cyber Monday, signalling the critical need for retailers to optimise their systems for peak performance.
But what does resilience mean in the context of today’s retail landscape? It's about more than just being able to handle traffic spikes – it’s about ensuring seamless customer experiences, even when every minute could mean millions in sales.
The cost of downtime: A retailer's nightmare
With customers spending $12 million online every minute during peak hours, the margin for error is razor-thin. Slow page loads and system crashes are more than just inconveniences – they are direct threats to a retailer's bottom line. According to IDC, downtime costs can soar up to $1 million per hour for large enterprises, a number that could skyrocket during high-traffic events like Black Friday.
Splunk: A beacon of resilience in retail
Amid this high-stakes scenario, retailers are turning to Blue Turtle's partner, Splunk, to bolster their digital infrastructure. Splunk's advanced observability and synthetic monitoring have become critical for retailers seeking to pre-empt performance issues and ensure system robustness.
Data is at the heart of Splunk's value proposition. By harnessing 40+ TB of data ingested daily, Splunk offers real-time insights that retailers can use to optimise every touchpoint in the customer journey. This was exemplified in the case of Tesco, the UK's largest grocer, which successfully managed a 30% surge in online traffic over Christmas without any downtime, thanks to Splunk.
Tesco: A resilience success story
Tesco's challenge was monumental when COVID-19 struck. Yet, with Splunk, they transformed their operations, scaling up online delivery slots and managing a 40% increase in demand. Splunk's real-time visibility enabled Tesco to double its online delivery capacity and deliver 400 million items, ensuring customer satisfaction even amid a global crisis.
Strategies for Black Friday success with Splunk
As we approach Black Friday, retailers leveraging Splunk's suite can employ several strategies to ensure they not only survive but thrive:
1. Pre-capacity planning: Just like Quantum Metric did during Cyber 5, retailers can use Splunk for pre-emptive capacity planning, ensuring their systems can handle anticipated spikes.
2. Real-time troubleshooting: With full-stack visibility, retailers can pinpoint degradations in service as they happen, just as the team at Quantum Metric did when they handled over a billion sessions during their peak.
3. Continuous monitoring and predictive issue detection: By integrating continuous monitoring and predictive analytics, retailers can stay a step ahead of potential outages.
4. Optimising customer experience: Beyond uptime, Splunk aids in refining the customer experience, reducing latency, and smoothing the checkout process, factors known to increase conversion rates and cart sizes.
The Splunk advantage: Data-driven resilience
Splunk's observability cloud provides an eagle-eye view across infrastructure, applications and business services. It dissects silos of data to deliver insights that are essential for IT operations, DevOps engineers and software developers, especially during the tumult of Black Friday sales.
As we brace for another record-breaking Black Friday, the success stories of companies like Tesco underscore the power of Splunk in creating resilient retail operations. With data-driven strategies and Splunk's cutting-edge solutions, retailers can navigate the high seas of peak traffic with confidence, ensuring that when the digital doors open, they are ready not just to meet but exceed customer expectations.
For retailers, Black Friday is not just a day; it's a litmus test for resilience, performance and customer satisfaction. And with Splunk in their arsenal, they are well-equipped to turn this challenge into their greatest success.
Ready to fortify your retail operations for Black Friday and beyond? Take the first step towards transforming challenges into retail wins. This comprehensive white paper provides a deep dive into strategies that harness the power of Splunk, illustrated with success stories like Tesco's remarkable journey. Download it here.


Lenox Town Planner bids farewell
Special to The Eagle
LENOX -- After nearly seven years on the front lines of the community’s contentious controversies, Town Planner Mary Albertson turned off the lights in her office for the last time this past week to embark on a new career.
Albertson, 51, notified the town last month of her plan to retire after 20 years in the state’s municipal employee system, making her eligible for a pension.
At a well-attended farewell gathering on Thursday, Town Hall staffers honored her service to the community. She has worked mostly behind the scenes as a professional adviser to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals on frequently thorny issues requiring precise understanding of Lenox bylaws.
Albertson has helped the board navigate between the shoals of prevailing opinion in town -- those who advocate economic development in order to hold down the rate of property-tax increases, and others who place a premium on preserving a pristine landscape and the authentic historic flavor of the town.
But, as she pointed out in an interview, she has been careful not to weigh in on the pros and cons of specific projects, viewing her role as a "facilitator, helping board members get the best information possible, and then they make the decision for the community. That was always my professional approach. "
"In New England, you have a wealth of history here," she commented. "I’ve always felt there’s an obligation to preserve what makes this place so special. "But there is always that push and pull, as I’ve also found in other communities. There are those who’d like everything to stay the same, but unfortunately time marches on so you have to move with the times."
She cited recent hotel projects such as Joseph Toole’s Court-
yard by Marriott -- approved by the ZBA but now delayed by a court appeal filed by a rival developer -- as an example.
"In any community, there are folks who want to hold on to tradition," she said. "Certainly, in Lenox you want to preserve what you have because it’s part of the attraction, the history with Tanglewood and the Gilded Age, there’s a huge obligation there. In many ways, it’s very special."
She acknowledged surprise that some residents still voice mixed feelings, questioning and debating the essential value of tourism to the town -- "When I started here, I would have taken that as a given."
Despite the importance of the hospitality industry, Albertson also cited the potential of smaller, "value-added" light industry focusing on artisanal food or clothing products unique to the Berkshires.
The downtown historic district’s streetscape upgrade, including the installation of authentic George Westinghouse street lamps and other village improvement efforts, ranks as her favorite project during her tenure -- she helped write grants that helped fund the nearly $3 million project completed in early 2010. Albertson said she was also especially pleased by the town’s recently adopted open space and recreation plan.
Her main disappointment, though she described it as "the nature of the beast in a small community," was the amount of administrative work such as meeting minutes required of the town planner. In addition to the planning and zoning boards, she was involved with the Community Preservation and Affordable Housing committees.
"But part of the joy of being in a small community is that you get to wear so many hats, and every day is a little bit different," she emphasized.
A childhood resident of northern California and Texas, Albertson obtained her master’s degree in urban design and planning from the University of Washington in Seattle. Her first job was as planner for the city of Everett and Snohomish County, Wash., in 1987.
After moving to Massachusetts, she served as city planner for Westfield from 1990-96, followed by similar posts in Holden and Leominster before former Lenox Town Manager Gregory Federspiel appointed her in 2007 as the community’s first full-time town planner.
Life after Town Hall will focus on her interest in health and wellness.
After several months of training, she will be an area meeting leader for Weight Watchers. She credits her participation in the company’s "at work" program -- weekly meetings held in Town Hall -- for a beneficial lifestyle change.
Albertson became impassioned when asked about the dearth of citizens willing to volunteer for town boards and committees.
"Public service is such an honor," she said, tearfully. "I hope people will do it more, helping make great decisions. Often, the most fulfilling stuff is just helping out the average homeowner. It’s something everyone should do at some point in their lives -- give back, be part of it, don’t complain, be part of the solution."
According to Town Hall officials, her position will not be filled for a few months. Whenever her successor appears, Albertson offered this advice:
"Just be patient, have a sense of humor, and don’t give up."
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I am happy to write a blog post in FAVOR of something Pres. Obama is doing. I don’t think this has happened since Obama kept most of the provisions of the Patriot Act including warrantless wiretapping and rendition, AND when he kept most of Pres. Bush’s National Security team.
Pres. Obama will announce this week the lifting a 20-year ban on drilling off the Virginia coastline. It will open large sections of the eastern Gulf of Mexico and an area off the Virginia coast for oil and natural gas drilling. It will also open up large portions of the Artic Ocean to drilling. Some 130 million acres.
He campaigned against this, but this is one campaign promise I am glad he is breaking.
How did we end up in a world where Big Gulps are being banned in New York while the welcome mat for potheads is being rolled out in Colorado? How...Read More
Late last month, the fine folks at Holtzbrinck Publishers offered, via email, to send me a complimentary copy of Imperial
Only in America (or, come to think of it, maybe Britain) could this moronic criminal actually have a chance to


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Daly sisters take five events to propel 'Cats to first win against Eagles
DURHAM, N.H.-- Senior Melissa Lague (Salem, N.H.) and freshman Brittany Daly (Brightwaters, N.Y.) both won three events to lead the University of New Hampshire women's swimming and diving team to Friday evening's 186.5-112.5 victory against Boston College in the season opener at Swasey Pool. It marked the first time since the early 1970's that UNH defeated BC, as the best previous Wildcat effort vs. the Eagles was a tie in 1997.
The Wildcats won 11 of 16 events, including both the 200-yard medley and 400 freestyle relays, and swept the top three places in the 200 free, 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke.
Lague was the fastest swimmer in both backstroke events as she won the 100 in 57.01 seconds and captured first place in the 200 with a time of 2:04.85. She also won the 200 individual medley (2:10.09) and swam the opening leg of the winning 200 medley relay team.
Daly took first place in the 1000 free with a time of 10:33.17 and also was first to touch the wall in the 500 free (5:08.63). She won the 200 free in 1:56.85 and was followed by older sister Shannon Daly (Brightwaters, N.Y.) at 1:57.00. Shannon captured top honors in both breaststroke events by recording the fastest times in both the 100 (1:05.59) and 200 (2:22.82) and was the opening leg of the first-place 400 free relay.
Catherine McDonough (Chatham, N.J.) was the other Wildcat swimmer to win an individual event as her time of 53.01 bested the field.
Christine Tartaglia (Brewster, N.Y.), Deanna Petchonka (Ridgefield, Conn.) and Amanda Paul (Reston, Va.) were the other members of the 200 medley relay team that recorded a winning time of 1:47.87. Tartaglia also placed second in the 100 breast (1:07.57) and third in the 200 breast (2:27.97). Petchonka earned second in the 100 butterfly (58.62) and Paul placed third in the 200 free (1:57.81).
Paul also swam the anchor leg in the 400 free relay that also included McDonough and Ana Dowell (Phoenix, Ariz.).
Shana Dege (Lockport, N.Y.) earned second place in the 1-meter dive with 236.60 points and finished third in the 3-meter dive at 223.40 points.
UNH returns to action Nov. 6 at home against Boston University. Meet time at Swasey Pool is 1 p.m.

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For Peter Shin, the new owner of both the Burger and Cheese Busz and Busz Sushi and Dim Sum, undertaking a previously owned business was a stroke of good luck.
The Burger and Cheese Busz, located on Norris Street, arrived at Temple in March 2011 when it was opened by Juno Park, the previous owner of Noshery Gourmet Café in the Avenue North complex. Busz Sushi and Dim Sum was introduced to Norris Street when Park took advantage of an empty street spot. Park decided to sell the two businesses through a broker, and Shin made the purchase at the end of December.
“I’m happy that I was able to stumble upon it,” Shin said. “I grew up in the food industry. My last business was a breakfast restaurant on Broad [Street] and Girard [Avenue].”
Although the truck is under new ownership, Shin said he realizes that the truck owes most of its success to its fresh menu items. He insisted nothing on the menu will be discontinued.
“There are going to be a few additions to the menu, but for the most part it will stay the same,” Shin said. “It’s perfectly fine, so not a lot needs to be changed.”
Change is coming in another form, though: a new, flashier design, Shin said. Brands Imaging, a Fishtown-based company, is known for dressing up some of the food trucks on Main Campus. The company’s first Temple-based client was Park. Shin said he’ll continue the tradition while putting his “own spin on things.”
“[Park] has been helping me design a truck that will correct all of the flaws in the two prior trucks that he’s created,” Shin said. “Brands Imaging will be doing the wrap, and the truck is going to be brand new. It’s time for a little makeover.”
As a former restaurant owner, Shin said he isn’t used to the small amount of space the truck offers. He said he was thankful for this semester’s onslaught of snow and rain.
“The first few weeks [of business were] slower due to the weather and I think it’s helped me adjust more easily,” Shin said. “It’s a challenge to build a food truck up while also learning a new business and operating it at the same time.”
Nearby trucks like the Creperie, Wingo Taco and Temple’s Best Authentic Mexican create tough competition, but Shin said he admires the camaraderie that is prevalent among the businesses and hopes to contribute to it.
“I’ve found that Nam [Kim] and the owners of the Creperie are very decent people who are just trying to make a living, like myself,” Shin said. “We will help each other when we need to, and all of the food options will benefit everyone.”
Alex Nazzaro, a senior graphic design major, said he has always been a fan of the Burger and Cheese Busz, calling the French fries and burgers “the best on campus.” He also said he enjoys the current truck wrap from a designer’s perspective, but is interested by the idea of a new one.
“It’s a tasteful, modern and consistent design from the menu to the truck itself, and I’m sure the new design will be great,” Nazzaro said. “I wasn’t aware that there was a new owner, but my advice for him is to keep pumping out the same great burgers.”
Shin said he has enjoyed his time as a truck owner so far.
“The atmosphere is the best part about the business because it’s always nice to see the younger generations getting into the food scene,” Shin said.
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Michigan State Police say a trooper was forced to taser a man following a high-speed chase Friday morning in Allen Park.
Trooper, who works out of the Lansing Post, had made a traffic stop along eastbound I-96 near Webberville and was walking back to his patrol car when he was hit.
Michigan State Police say an off-duty trooper has died after apparently having a medical emergency while driving on I-75 near Flint.
The Saginaw County Sheriff’s office plans to charge a 23-year-old man in the death of Michigan State Trooper Jeffrey Werda.
A Michigan State Police trooper assigned to the Mount Pleasant Post remains suspended without pay in connection with assault charges involving another officer during a training session.


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In this post, we’ll unpack all you need to know about incantations, defining exactly what they are, the science behind them, how to create them, how to use them and more.
What Are Incantations?
Rooted in ancient traditions, incantations are empowering statements that are repeated in a ritualistic manner with the intent of conditioning new beliefs into the subconscious mind to create a specific desired outcome.
Since we are hardwired to think, feel and act in alignment with our subconscious mind, with enough repetition, we will see ourselves automatically aligning with these new beliefs.
The Difference Between Affirmations & Incantations
Both affirmations and incantations are the same in terms the desired outcome. However, they are different in terms of their process.
Affirmations are usually recited without emotion or physiology. Incantations are usually recited with emotion and physiology and are therefore a more effective way of conditioning the subconscious mind.
How To Create Them
Creating effective incantations involves two important steps. Firstly you must clearly define the outcome that you want. Secondly you must construct a statement that encapsulates the outcome that you want. Use words that are positive, present-tense and emotionally charged.
Incantations need to be in the first person, in the present tense, have positive language, have precise language and powerful language.
How To Use Them
The key to using incantations is to repeatedly recite your statement out loud whilst moving your body, visualising your desired outcome, generating emotion and emphasising specific language. You must also embody what you are saying.
The more you recite the incantation with repetition and emotion, the deeper you embed it into your subconscious mind. Thus, in doing so, you become the Master of your Destiny instead of a Slave to your Fate.
Incantations are empowering statements that are repeated with the intent of conditioning the subconscious mind.
They must be specific to the outcome you want and must use words that are positive, present-tense and emotionally charged.
The key to using them is to fully embody them by harnessing the power of physiology, visualisation, emotion and language.

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WASHINGTON — An Associated Press-GfK poll says that public disapproval of President Barack Obama’s handling of health care has jumped to 52 percent.
The same survey shows that 49 percent now disapprove of his overall performance as president. In July, just 42 percent disapproved of how he was handling his job.
The grade people give Obama on health care has also worsened since July, when just 43 percent disapproved of his work on the issue.
The poll was released hours before a nationally televised speech before Congress in which the president plans to make a renewed case for overhauling the nation’s health care system. The survey, conducted Sept. 3-8, underscores how the political climate shifted against Obama during the summer.


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INDIA ECONOMY: Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India said, the Indian banking industry "stands out as strong and stable" in the face of enormous stress brought on by the CoVid outbreak, the ongoing war in Europe, and the banking crisis in several industrialised economies.
"Today our banking sector stands out as strong and stable with CRAR (capital-to-risk weighted assets ratio) at 16.1 percent, gross NPA (non-performing asset) at 4.41 percent, net NPA at 1.16 percent, and provision coverage ratio at 73.20 percent at the end of December."
The conference was titled, ''Governance in Banks: Driving Sustainable Growth & Stability'. Capital-To-Risk Weighted Assets Ratio is the ratio that compares capital to risk-weighted assets and is watched by regulators to decide a bank's risk of failure.
The Governor acknowledged the important role that banks had played, saying, "Over the years and especially in the recent period, banks have been able to maintain financial and operational resilience in the face of extreme stress originating from the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing war in Europe, and the banking sector crisis in certain advanced economies (AEs)." In such circumstances, complacency may develop, according to Das.
He said, "Therefore, boards of directors of Banks and their senior management should maintain a constant vigil on external risks and build-up of internal vulnerabilities, if any." "We have to bear in mind that risks often get overlooked or forgotten when things are going well," he said. The governor of the Reserve Bank stated that over the past few years, regulation and oversight of the whole financial industry have been greatly reinforced by the Reserve Bank.
The RBI Governor said that the central bank released rules for bank governance and streamlined the regulatory framework for banks, NBFCs, including microfinance organisations (MFIs), and urban cooperative banks (UCBs). "Our supervisory methods and approach have gotten considerably stronger and more in-depth. The governor stated, "As you are aware, banks do their business primarily with depositors' money and it is, therefore, the responsibility of Boards of Directors and Management of Banks to keep the interest of depositors uppermost in their mind. Our priority is the protection of depositors' money and ensuring a robust financial sector for the country to progress.


Welding is a critical process in fabrication and construction, and understanding the symbols used to denote it is of utmost importance. A welding symbols chart PDF provides a quick and easy guide for use in deciphering the symbols you may come across while using welding processes. We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to welding symbols in the form of a free-to-download printable welding symbols chart PDF. Read on to find out more!
What is AWS A2.4?
AWS A2.4, also known as the Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination, is a set of regulatory and informative documents created by the American Welding Society (AWS). It provides a series of graphical symbols you can use to quickly communicate welding information in detail, such as type of weld, size of weld, number of passes, and orientation of weld. The symbols are an industry-standard language, and the AWS A2.4 serves as the only complete and official guide to welding symbols.
What is included in a Welding Symbols Chart PDF?
A welding symbols chart PDF typically includes the AWS A2.4 symbols, plus other symbols depicting various shapes of the external surface or welds. It also provides instructions for how to complete and interpret AWS symbols, as well as any additional processing symbols. The chart typically follows the basic structure of the AWS A2.4. This includes a general explanation of welding symbols, key references and definitions, and common chart symbols.
How can I use a Welding Symbols Chart PDF?
A welding symbols chart PDF is an invaluable resource for any welder. It is an easy-to-reference guide that provides all the information you need to understand what is required in a welded part. The symbols on the chart provide a quick way to communicate welding information without having to go into lengthy details. This makes the process of understanding a welded part much faster and easier.
Where can I get a Welding Symbols Chart PDF?
Welding symbols chart PDFs are available to download for free from various sources. Many websites, such as the American Welding Society, Red-D-Arc, and MPLSO2, provide access to these charts. You can also find free welding symbol guides from your local welding supply store.
We hope you find this comprehensive guide to welding symbols useful. Be sure to always consult the AWS A2.4 documents as the ultimate authority on symbols. We wish you the best of luck with your welding projects!


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Ghana has sealed qualification to the 2016 FIFA U20 Women World Cup after beating Ethiopia 4-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.
The Black Princesses booked a ticket to the World Cup after sealing a 6-2 aggregate scoreline in the final qualifying match.
Coach Mas Ud Dramani’s side managed a 2-2 draw in the first leg the played in Addis Ababa a fortnight ago.
Ghana U20 forwards Priscilla Adobea and Sarah Owusu Ansah hit a brace each to give the Princesses a comfortable win over the Ethiopians.
Nigeria also beat South Africa in the other qualifying match to progress to the World Cup with Ghana.
The 2016 FIFA World Cup will be staged in Papua New Guinea.
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