Rome, 9 July 2012 - FAO opened a new liaison office for cooperatives and producer organizations today in order to revitalize the Organization's collaboration with these organizations worldwide.
The opening comes a few days after the International Day of Cooperatives, celebrated on Saturday, July 7.
"We are confident that this liaison office will allow cooperatives and producer organizations to have a stronger voice as FAO's key partners in ending hunger and poverty," said FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva at the opening ceremony, which was attended by representatives of the International Cooperative Alliance and the World Farmers Organization .
"Cooperatives and producer organizations have a key role to play in bringing about a future without hunger," he said. "Standing alone, a smallholder has fewer opportunities. When farmers get together, they have better condition to negotiate of price and better access to assets and services such as information, communication, input and output markets, natural resources, from local to international levels."
FAO in partnership with producer organizations and cooperatives will continue to encourage governments to establish favourable policies, legal frameworks, economic incentives and participatory processes in which agricultural and food cooperatives as well as producer organizations develop and become strong, equitable and efficient enterprises.
In 2011 alone, more than 180 FAO programmes and projects in over 100 countries in the world, helped to build and strengthen the capacities of producer organizations, cooperatives and local community groups to reach their organizational goals.
Agricultural cooperatives are already powerful in many countries. They play a significant socio-economic role in terms of livelihoods, income generation and social inclusion.
In Brazil, cooperatives were responsible for 37.2 percent of agricultural GDP and 5.4 percent of overall GDP in 2009, and earned about $3.6 billion from exports. In Mauritius, cooperatives account for more than 60 percent of national production in the food crop sector and in Kenya the savings and credit cooperatives have assets worth $2.7 billion, which account for 31 percent of gross national savings. In Egypt 4 million farmers earned their income from membership in agricultural cooperatives, and in India 16.5 million liters of milk are collected from 12 million dairy farmers daily, most of which are women.
In 2012, the UN celebrates the International Year of Cooperatives, while World Food Day, held each year on 16 October, has as its 2012 theme: Agricultural cooperatives - key to feeding the world.
Two FAO Special Ambassadors for Cooperatives, Elisabeth Atangana and Roberto Rodrígues, were recently appointed, with the mandate to promote the role of cooperatives in the fight against hunger.
The following are examples of cooperatives around the world.
Robert Carlson, President, World Farmers’ Organization (WFO)
Cooperatives are important because they empower farmers, they give farmers the power in the food chain.
Coillard Hamusimbi, Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU)
If farmers are not organized in groups, clusters, or cooperatives, they have no input in trying to negotiate for their prices.
Nelson Agyemang, Secretary General, Coalition of Farmers Ghana (COFAG)
The awareness has been raising significantly towards the role of cooperatives in our developing countries.
Aggrey Mahanjana, African Farmers’ Association of South Africa (AFASA)
People involved in farming are usually rural women, for whom access to land is still the biggest challenge.
Kai Michael Windhorst, Unique Landuse, Germany
Farmers’ Cooperatives through NGOs can benefit from good agriculture land management practices.


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This is A MoFo Privacy Minute, where we will answer the questions our clients are asking us in sixty seconds or less.
Question: We recently notified our lead data protection authority in the EU of a data breach we suffered. Do we need to also notify the UK data protection authority (ICO) or will our lead DPA forward the notification to the ICO as part of an ongoing cooperation?
Answer: This is a great question, and the short answer is that you will unfortunately have to make a notification twice if the data breach is also subject to UK privacy laws.
With discussions about Brexit focusing on international transfers, it is sometimes overlooked that Brexit also affects the one-stop-shop mechanism of the GDPR. Companies that have an establishment in the EU can benefit from the one-stop-shop mechanism and thus only notify their lead data protection authority (Lead DPA) in case of a cross-border data breach. However, now that the UK is no longer part of the EU, the ICO requires a separate notification where UK individuals are also affected by the breach. While the ICO states on its website that it “continues to engage with […] individual European Member States, and is developing new international and European relationships following the UK’s exit from the EU,” there is no formal agreement between the data protection authorities that would result in a continuation of the one-stop-shop mechanism.
The good news is that the threshold for notifying a data breach is the same in the UK as it is in the EU, and companies will not have to make separate assessments about whether or not to notify. This is because the UK has adopted a “UK GDPR” that is pretty much identical to the GDPR. However, this also means that Brexit affects companies that are active in the UK in more areas than just international transfers and data breaches. For example, companies with establishments in the EU may now be required to appoint a UK representative for their UK processing activities. In the same vein, companies established only in the UK may be required to appoint an EU representative. Companies that do not have an EU or UK presence may be required to appoint a representative both for the UK and for the EU (and these cannot be the same persons or entities).
So while a lot of the compliance efforts undertaken for the GDPR can be leveraged for the UK GDPR, companies should consider reviewing their existing procedures to account for the fact that the UK is now a third country with its own data protection laws and requirements.
Visit our Privacy + Data Security page for additional information from our privacy library and resource centers on cybersecurity, state privacy laws, and the GDPR.

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Despite having eliminated measles in the US nearly two decades ago, the US is once again seeing record-setting cases of the vaccine-preventable disease. The number of measles cases reported in the US this year reached 1,001 on June 5, 2019. This is the largest number of measles cases reported in the US since the last major outbreak in 1994…
Each September, during National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with 3,000 global, national, regional, and local governments, as well as private and public health institutions, supports emergency preparedness efforts and encourages individuals to take action before, during, and after an emergency. The goal is to ensure that every community […]
Our world is more interconnected than ever before and as the global population grows, new interactions with animals and the environment can cause disease epidemics. To help spread awareness, NFID is a proud supporter of the new 3-year Smithsonian exhibition, Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World…
When it comes to flu, it certainly is in your best interest to get vaccinated annually. But you can substantially improve your chances of protection by also promoting vaccination to all those around you. Become an advocate in your community so that everyone for whom vaccination is recommended gets vaccinated each year, not only to protect yourself, but also the community at-large.
In the US, an estimated 850,000-2.2 million individuals are chronically infected with the hepatitis B virus and each year, approximately 30,000-50,000 cases of hepatitis A occur. New cases of hepatitis B infection in the US had been decreasing until recently; however, in recent years, acute cases of hepatitis B have increased and there have been several outbreaks of hepatitis A.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that all healthcare professionals receive hepatitis B, influenza, Tdap, MMR, and varicella vaccinations, to reduce the chances of contracting or spreading vaccine-preventable diseases.
Recent outbreaks of serogroup B meningococcal disease on US college campuses have heightened awareness about the lack of licensed vaccines in the US to protect against this serious and sometimes fatal infection. The increased focus on the challenges of facing this unpredictable disease and the need for an effective and timely public health response when outbreaks occur, led […]


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Online training encourages therapists…Betterhelp Is It Worth It? on whatever from using emojis to avoiding misinterpretations. They likewise need to protect patients’ personal information– an issue that has actually caused debate in the United States, where huge online treatment platforms have come under the spotlight.
Buckley stated patients need to inspect services’ personal privacy policies prior to signing up. “Not all online counselling websites use expertly trained therapists or stick to a principles policy, so ask your GP for a suggestion in the very first circumstances. Similar to all type of services and support, what works for a single person may not work for another person,” he said.
Marc Bush, primary policy consultant at Young Minds, stated that while online counselling services are important, “they should not change in person treatment with an experienced expert. If a young adult is having a hard time, we would encourage them to talk to their GP in the very first instance, or to get in touch with an established service like The Mix, Childline or the Samaritans.”.
For Rackham, who has actually generalised anxiety condition, online counselling wasn’t the best fit. “I felt it was near difficult for the therapist to actually get a sense of the problems I was handling, as all they needed to go from was my typed-out words. I believe I realised after that online session how essential social interaction was.
” I’m a huge fan of using technology in all locations of my life as a service to everyday problems. I have apps for everything, however when it pertains to mental health, you need to pick how innovation contributes in your healing extremely carefully.”. Betterhelp Is It Worth It?
The company explains BetterHelp as the “largest online therapy platform worldwide,” geared towards helping people handling concerns “such as stress, stress and anxiety, relationships, parenting, depression, dependencies, consuming, sleeping, injury, anger, family conflicts, LGBT matters, grief, faith [or] self esteem.” The business’s frequently asked question section on its website clearly states BetterHelp’s app and counselors shouldn’t be used for individuals handling a serious mental disorder (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or for individuals considering self-harm. Rather, the app prides itself on having actually certified therapists and mental health experts readily available to assist individuals through text, call or video chat. That’s what many YouTubers who have actually accepted sponsorships from the company often state in their own videos, where they speak on the tensions in their personal lives and sensations bordering on anxiety or depression. Bobby Burns, Elle Mills, Philip DeFranco, Heath Hussar, Boogie2988, Shane Dawson and ChandlerNWilson are all developers who have Betterhelp Is It Worth It? sponsors now.
Much of these developers have spoken about psychological health issues in the past, however as burnout becomes a larger topic within the community– and mainstream world– sponsorships involving BetterHelp have actually increased, regardless of the app not being exactly what the developers are touting.

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The Wi-Fi system allows patients and visitors to stay connected with friends and family, access entertainment, and manage their everyday lives, wherever they are in the hospital.
Already more than 6,000 users have logged into the service since it went live last month.
“Access to Wi-Fi has enhanced the care we can provide in the unit and made such a difference to patients and visitors,” said Rohan Ashover, nursing manager for the Cancer Centre day unit at RNSH.
“Many of our patients are here for a large portion of their day while they receive chemotherapy treatment. Internet access means they can pass the time quickly browsing the web, connecting on social media or watching movies via streaming services.
“It also provides a great distraction from their cancer treatment and they can do normal things like pay bills, shop online or keep up with work,” he said.
Supported by Hills Health Solutions, the Wi-Fi system has a free and paid service, with the premium option being better for activities that require faster download speeds such as online gaming or watching Netflix.
“Access to Wi-Fi is everywhere these days, from coffee shops to cruise ships. So why not have the Internet in hospitals?” said Jason Matthews, Conference, Collaboration and Wireless Program Manager for eHealth NSW, a specialist government agency that delivers information and communications technology solutions across the public health system.
Thanks to a $20-million injection of State funds for Wi-Fi in hospitals and eHealth NSW’s work on building the Health Wide Area Network (HWAN), a state-wide roll-out of the patient Wi-Fi solution is close.
“We are working with service providers, like Hills, to create clearly defined operational and cost models to make a state-wide roll-out a reality,” said Mr Matthews.
Picture: Rohan Ashover, nursing manager for the Cancer Centre day unit at RNSH with patient Cedric Deal.

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The Bread of Kings
by Teresa Lust
A granite obelisk rises seventy feet up from the center of Piazza Savoia in Torino’s old Roman quarter. Built in 1853, the monument commemorates the passage a few years earlier of the Siccardi Laws that abolished the jurisdiction of ecclesiastical courts over civil affairs. Named for Count Giuseppe Siccardi, the Minister of Justice who presented the legislation, the laws effectively wrested power from the Church and placed it in the hands of the State. This radical move did not sit at all well with the Pope, but it helped put Torino at the fore of the nationalist movement that would bring about the unification of Italy a few years later.
At the base of the monument is the inscription: La legge è uguale per tutti. A theretofore inconceivable notion, “Everyone is equal under the law.” Underneath the obelisk the citizens buried a wooden box—a time capsule of sorts—a collection of the finest offerings of Torino as a testament to their uniquely civil society. The box contained a copy of the laws, a newspaper, a few coins, a bag of the region’s prized Arborio rice, a bottle of its noble barbera wine, and a packet of grissini.
Grissini are Italian breadsticks and Torino is their native city. They stand a world apart from the factory-minted, packaged breadsticks familiar to countless diners in the United States, the kind you can occasionally still find tucked between the salt- and pepper-shakers and the chianti-flask candleholders in red-and-white checked tablecloth restaurants. Chalky and stale, those breadsticks have a commissary flavor that gives them about as much appeal as a saltine cracker, though they suffice for nibbling absently while waiting for the waiter to take your order.
True grissini, i veri grissini torinesi, are made by hand. Crisp and delicate, long as an arm, thin as a finger, knobby and gnarled like arthritic old bones, they have a yeasty, slightly nutty flavor with a hint of toasty sweetness from their golden crust. They are served at state dinners and family meals both special and quotidian, snapped in half, then placed in a tumbling stack like kindling directly on the table or else wrapped primly in a linen napkin. You can find artisanal grissini (singular: grissino) throughout the Piedmont, but they have long been the iconic bread of Torino. Like any signature food their origins are the stuff of legends.
By most accounts they trace to a sickly seventeenth century prince from the House of Savoy. Vittorio Amedeo II, a frail child with a weak digestion, was only nine years old when his father died of fever in 1675. His mother—Madame Royale, as she took to being called—assumed control as regent of the Savoy Duchy, which included what is now the Piedmont of Italy and part of France. She summoned her private physician to examine her son, concerned the boy might never gain the stamina required of a proper duke. The doctor diagnosed poor nutrition as the culprit and consulted with the court baker, one Antonio Brunero, who developed a thin, crusty bread expressly for the heir apparent. He started with a traditional loaf from the region, called a ghersa in Piedmontese dialect. Long and slender, it shared a common lineage with the French baguette. Brunero made it progressively longer and thinner until it was no wider than his thumb, as long as his outstretched arms, and essentially all crust. He added the diminutive “ino” to its name, ghersino, which became grissino in Italian.
In those days common thinking maintained that the crust of the bread contained all the nutrients, while the soft interior crumb, though tasty, was void of nutritional value and hard to digest. Signor Brunero’s salubrious bread apparently worked wonders, because young Vittorio Amedeo made a full recovery. His mother might actually have preferred a more marginal outcome—a cure effective enough to have the poor boy feeling better, but not so complete as to give him the energy and acuity to govern on his own, for she very much enjoyed running things herself.
She tried to marry Vittorio Amedeo off to his cousin, Infanta Isabel Luisa of Portugal, an arrangement that would have landed him permanently in Lisbon and left Madame Royale to tend to the Piedmont, but he would have none of it. He obstinately took to his sickbed with a feigned malady not even grissini could cure, until finally the nuptials were called off. He asserted his claim to the duchy and his mother reluctantly stepped aside. Vittorio Amedeo ended up marrying the docile Anna d’Orleans, niece of Louis XIV of France. Madame Royale approved of the union, as the demure girl had no interest in state affairs. Anna likewise turned a blind eye to affairs of the extra-marital sort, which pleased Vittorio Amedeo as well.
Vittorio Amedeo II went on to become the first Savoy king—of Sicily, and then Sardinia—which was logistically quite a stretch from clear up north in Torino, but those were the only kingdoms available at the time and he had to start somewhere. His Machiavellian determination to expand his domain and rid it of foreign influences provided the germ for an independent country of Italy and earned him the nickname la volpe Savoiarda, ‘The Savoy Fox.” A century and a half later in 1861, his descendant Vittorio Emanuele II was crowned the first King of the newly united Italy. Which, the baker-historians of the Piedmont like to say, means there would be no nation of Italy today were it not for the invention of grissini.
Grissini remained on the royal table of subsequent Savoy monarchs, eventually becoming known as il Re dei pani, il pane dei Rei, the King of Breads, the Bread of Kings. As for the Savoy Fox, his ghost is said to haunt the corridors of Venaria Reale, his favorite hunting lodge west of Torino. He wears a black cloak and carries a grissino burning at one end as a candlestick.
No legend as tidy as this could possibly have come about without sweeping a few contradictory facts under the rug. Some researchers date the origins of grissini back several centuries earlier. Bread in the Piedmont was sold then not by weight as it is today, but by the loaf, and during grain shortages or times of inflation bakers made smaller loaves to keep prices from rising. When the Black Plague arrived in the Piedmont on the heels of a series of famines, droughts, and other calamities during the fourteenth century, an economic crisis ensued that had bakers turning out smaller and smaller loaves. The long, thin ghersa grew steadily thinner and longer until it became a breadstick. Writing in the sixteenth century, the doctor and botanist Costanzo Felici mentioned bread “made of soft dough, which when fermented is drawn out into long shapes.” Similarly, the Florentine Abbot Vincenzo Ruccellai noted in his diary a novelty he encountered while passing through the Piedmont on his way to Paris in 1643: bread, “lungo quanto un braccio e sottile sottile,” long as an arm, and very, very thin.
The Duke’s grissini would have been daintier than these earlier versions, made of fine white flour, which the doctors wrongly thought to be more healthful than milled whole grain. Slender breadsticks graced the tables at the Savoy Court, to the delight of visiting nobles and dignitaries, and soon became popular among the aristocracy across the Piedmont, who alone could have afforded white flour in the first place.
Napoleon discovered grissini as he pushed through Torino on his campaign to conquer Italy. Hoping what he called les petits batons de Turin might soothe his chronic ulcer, he brought bakers from Torino back to Paris to make breadsticks for him there. Try as they might the bakers could not replicate grissini once they arrived in France. In Torino it’s said that Parisian air and the river Seine could not substitute for the fresh mountain air of the Alps and the waters of the Po, but no one knows the true explanation. So Napoleon established a stagecoach service between Torino and his palace and had his breadsticks delivered.
I became acquainted with the artisanal grissini of Torino years ago during my first visit to Rocca Canavese—my maternal grandmother’s native village—fifteen miles northwest of Torino. I was traveling with my mother and older sister, and we went to meet our relative Catterina at the bakery she owns with her husband in the village’s main piazza. She rushed from behind the cash register and greeted us with a stream of Italian spoken so quickly as to be incomprehensible to our unpracticed ears, along with a chiropractic hug and a buss on each cheek that needed no translation. She would have been barely forty then, her hair, cut blunt above the shoulders, was still its natural light brown shade instead of the hennaed-chestnut tint she now sports. Her baker’s cap had slipped to one side with all the embracing.
She ushered us behind the counter to see the racks and bins brimming with an assortment of specialty breads: Pane normale, integrale, and ciabatta. Plain bread, whole wheat, and a flat, airy loaf shaped like an old slipper, along with a couple types of pizza by the slice. One by one she held up an array of rolls of whimsical form and name: rosette, tartarughe, manine, palla di neve, carciofi, coppiette, biove. Roses, turtles, little hands, snowballs, artichokes, double crescents, and soft, billowy rounds. Catterina beamed as she said each name and giggled infectiously as we tried to repeat her words. I spoke little more than traveler’s phrasebook Italian at the time, and listening to the musical sounds coming from her mouth played a large part in setting me on my journey to master her language.
She escorted us across a narrow alley to see the laboratorio, where the actual baking took place. And a laboratory it was, with a hulking nine-door baker’s oven and a battery of oversized stainless-steel contraptions that collectively mixed, kneaded, portioned, or proofed the various doughs. Her husband Augusto wore baker’s whites, though their color more accurately resembled unbleached flour. Same for his shoes, which were the customary soft white bedroom slippers I’ve seen on bakers in both France and Italy.
Augusto was making grissini. He stood behind an age-worn machine, a groaning, whirring metal box that drew a long sheet of risen dough across a conveyor belt and into its mouth. Once inside, the dough was portioned and cut into slender batons that emerged on the other side. Working in time to the creaking gears of his machine, he stretched the strips into four-foot lengths, pulling them apart from the ends while simultaneously administering a light, twirling flick of the wrist as if giving a jump-rope half a turn. He stopped the machine for another round of greetings, then started it back up again, only slower this time, so we could try our hands at shaping a few grissini. Our breadsticks arced and squiggled. When they weren’t thick and lumpy on the ends, they were swollen in the middle. That flick of the wrist only came with practice.
Augusto loaded the baking sheet into the oven, our misshapen grissini awkwardly noticeable amid the uniformity and precision of all the rest. When the breadsticks emerged from the oven I noticed he set ours aside. They appeared on the table that afternoon at the midday meal; good enough for the family, but not acceptable for paying customers. I felt much chagrined, though I shouldn’t have. I’d been raised an ocean and two generations away from Torino. Napoleon’s bakers had only crossed the Alps to the Tuileries, and they couldn’t make them either.
|Teresa Lust is the author of the culinary memoir Pass the Polenta: and Other Writings from the Kitchen. She currently teaches Italian for the Rassias Foundation at Dartmouth College and gives cooking classes. She is working on a follow-up collection of essays and recipes inspired by the dishes and people she has encountered during her travels in Italy.|

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Rumos Cybernetic Art (“Arte Cibernética”) was an exhibit and symposium for the presentation of the artwork and academic projects for the artists and researchers awarded with the Itaú Rumos prize in 2006 and 2009. The event was held from July to September of 2011 at the Itaú Cultural (São Paulo, Brasil).
I participated in the round table discussion Hacker and Algorithmic Art, presenting my project awarded in the academic research category in 2009 (read more here).
There was an interesting discussion about collaborative art with researcher Tatiana Travisani in the same day of my round table. The next day there where debates about games, digital cinema and interactive music systems.
Among the artworks in the exhibit was Campo Minado, an interesting project by Claudio Bueno.
Visit the website for the event here.
[Translated 2013/12/12. Original: 2011/06/30.]

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There’s a program at The University of Notre Dame called summer service learning program (SSLP) run by the Center for Social Concerns. Being a Holy Cross College student I had the privilege to participate this summer.
As my site partner and I begin discussing the details of our trip, we decided that we would drive together to Savannah Georgia. In midst of several conversations between Hank and Marion Policinski (our ND alumni club contact) we learned that the had a home in Banner Elk, North Carolina right on the mountains. They would be on vacation there during the time of our travel to Georgia. Instead of taking a 2-day trip to Savannah they invited us to their home for several days.
Finally it was departure day. On June 11 we woke up at 4:30 am in order to get a good head start to our day and head towards Banner Elk, North Carolina. You could imagine the fear my parents felt having their only daughter embark on a 11hr 45min (according to google maps) drive across states. Not only my family was nervous but I was beyond nervous. I have never driven more a two hour distance from home. Also I knew I would miss my family terribly this service trip ends on August 8. So I’ll be gone from home for two months.
Anyway, the drive was not as bad as I thought it would be. We drove nonstop to Indianapolis, got Einsteins for breakfast the head towards Cincinnati Ohio. Never really knowing exactly where we are headed but in full trust of the handy dandy GPS. We drove through Kentucky and Tennessee but right when we left Indiana the land that surrounded us as we drove were getting more and more interesting. Soon enough we were driving by the mountains.
Going up a hill I saw a sign that said scenic overlook but didn’t think to much of it (since I’ve never traveled this far from home and Indiana does not have scenic overlooks) but when we drove over the hill I saw what it was. There were several cars parked amazed of the beauty of the mountains. Luckily I had enough time to slow down and turn into the parking lot.
This is what we saw. It was so beautiful but I did not realize that there was more to come.
As we are we getting close to our destination the hills get taller and the road get curvier. They call them the winding roads. There was what I thought was a dirt road that went straight ups mountain side. If it is a road I don’t know how anyone could go up much less down that thing.
Oh also we went under or through a mountain on the tunnel of Cumberland Gap in Tennessee. Like nothing I’ve experienced before.
About two hours left of the trip and I was driving. Before I could get any closer to Banner Elk, I had to stop at a gas station to let Anne drive. I was too tired and did not want to risk anything. But coming out of that parking lot without looking to see if there was tragic on the left she was stepping on the gas pedal. You bet there was a car coming around the curve and fast. Thank The Lord I was paying attention and I yelled, Stop! Anne there’s a car coming!
Oh she made me so mad. I didn’t trust her driving at all throughout the trip so I tried to drive as much as I could but at that moment I was way too tired. Then when we were about half and hour away from the Policinski home we encountered tight curves and the winding roads. The view there was even more spectacular. But to be honest I couldn’t enjoy it Anne was driving very fast around the curves and I became too anxious. Before the curve would start she would slow down and as soon as the curve began she tried to speed up and take the curves fast I was ready to tell again. Finally I said stop and let me drive and after the fifth time she listened. Ugh she scared me.
Then we saw the sign that said Welcome to Banner Elk.. Well the Elk was covered by tree branches but anyone could’ve guessed it. Finally we turned left at their street and had to travel up a steep curving road to get to their condo.
This is the view that awaited me.
Oh and the hummingbirds!

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Creditreform no.: 5090066378
Register number: HRA 2932
M.E.C. China Import + Export Ltd. & Co. KG has its registered office in Emmerich, Germany. Its current status is listed as liquidated. The company is registered at the Trade register at the local court of Cleves with the legal form of GmbH & Co. KG (number HRA 2932).
The Trade register entry was last updated on May 11, 2010.
The company reports contain information on the company's ownership structure and its 2 shareholders.
The company has 2 locations.
The company report was last updated on Aug 22, 2022.

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X box 360 Kinect 27 games everything but the console
For sale X box 360 Kinect with 27 of the best games x box made. Selling all games, 3 controllers 2 with rechargeable battery’s the 3rd works with double a size, never got round to getting a 3rd rechargable for it. Has power leads and power brick in good working order, Also has 60gb hard drive with it as well. No console included as it has failed. You can see game titles in photos but if you have any questions feel free to message. Located Toowoomba. Can post for an extra fee if needed.

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What are allergies?
Allergies occur when a person’s immune system overreacts to substances that are typically harmless. It can also occur when a person’s immune system reacts to foreign substances such as pollen, bee venom, pet dander, or even certain foods.
A person’s immune system produces substances called antibodies. When you suffer from allergies, your immune system develops antibodies that identify a specific allergen as harmful, even if it’s not. The reaction of your immune system when you come into contact with these allergens can inflame your skin, sinuses, airways, or digestive system.
The seriousness of allergies differs for each patient. It can range from slight irritation to a serious life-threatening allergic reaction (also known as anaphylaxis). Although most allergies cannot be cured, there are many treatments that can help relieve the symptoms of your allergy.
Allergies and the Immune System
Allergy is one of the most typical chronic health conditions around the world. A person with a family history of allergies has a higher risk of having allergies. Hay fever, asthma, runny nose, eczema, and food allergies are some types of allergies. Symptoms of these allergies range from mild to potentially life-threatening emergency (anaphylaxis).
Allergic reactions start in a person’s immune system. When a harmless substance (for example: dust, mold, or pollen) is encountered by a person with allergies, it’s possible that their immune system will overreact. Their immune system will then produce antibodies that will attack the allergen, which causes wheezing, itching, runny nose, itchy eyes, and other symptoms of allergic reaction.
What is the immune system?
Your immune system keeps microorganisms (for example, bacteria, viruses, and fungi) out of your body. It is made up of a complex and vital network of cells and organs that protect your body from any infectious microorganisms.
Lymphoid organs, or the organs involved with your immune system, affect the growth, development, and release of white blood cells known as lymphocytes. The blood vessels and lymphatic vessels carry the lymphocytes to and from different parts of your body. Each lymphoid organ plays a role in producing and activating lymphocytes.
Here are some examples of lymphoid organs.
Adenoids are the 2 glands that are located at the back of your nasal passages.
An appendix is a small tube connected to your large intestine.
3. Blood Vessels
The arteries, veins, and capillaries are the three kinds of blood vessels. Each one of these blood vessels plays a particular role in the process of circulation.
4. Bone Marrow
Bone marrow is found in your bone cavities. It is composed of soft and fatty tissue.
5. Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes are the small bean-shaped organs located throughout your body and connected through the lymphatic vessels.
6. Lymphatic Vessels
Lymphatic vessels are the network of capillaries and a large network of tubes found throughout your body that carries lymph away from tissues.
7. Peyer Patches
Peyer patches are small masses of lymphoid tissue in your small intestine.
A spleen is an organ that has the same size as a fist located in your abdominal cavity.
The thymus is a specialized primary lymphoid organ of your immune system. It is the two lobes that join in front of your trachea behind your breastbone.
Tonsils are the 2 oval masses located at the back of your throat.
Can allergies weaken your immune system?
Summer season is here, and with the heat comes the usual threat of some seasonal allergies. This is also the time when many people are wondering, “can allergies weaken your immune system?”. A direct answer to this question is yes – allergies can indeed weaken your immune system.
Although having allergies doesn’t cause you to have a cold or flu, your allergy treatment is a factor that makes you vulnerable to other sicknesses. Sometimes, it’s hard to differentiate between allergies and sickness. Let’s say that you’re sneezing, have a runny nose, and a sore throat. You may be mistake these symptoms of allergy for a cold. The only time you’ll realize that it’s more than just an allergy is when you suffer from a fever or headache. In addition, a cold may last only for a week or so, while your allergies will stay for as long as you get exposed to the allergen.
However, if you’re suffering from allergies and they aren’t getting effective treatment, it could possibly weaken your immune system, making you more at risk on viruses and other bacterias. This can result in your allergies evolving into a sinus, ear, or infection in your upper respiratory.
If you have asthma, your sensitive air passages may be more responsive to viruses and bacterias. Also, when the symptoms of your allergy disturb you from getting a good night’s sleep, that also can further affect your immune system and makes you more likely to have an infection. If you get sick while having asthma, you could be at a higher risk of suffering complications from the sickness.
How to Live with Allergies, Not Sickness
Luckily, there are ways to strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of having sickness despite having allergies, including:
1. Practice Good Hygiene
Keep viruses and bacterias at bay by always washing your hands thoroughly. Make sure that you already washed your hands before touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, especially if you haven’t washed your hands yet.
2. Always Eat A Balanced Diet
There are nutritious foods that you can eat which can help fight against infection. These include berries, garlic, leafy greens, poultry, cauliflower, kale, raw honey, and yogurt.
3. Get A Lot of Rest
This is common knowledge but still worth mentioning. A good night’s sleep can boost your immune system and maintain low levels of stress.
4. Avoid Having Contact With Sick People
Keep your distance from people with sickness, and don’t touch the objects that they use.
5. Clean Your Household and Working Area Regularly
Make sure to maintain the cleanliness of your home and working area. You can use soap and water or detergents to clean. By following this, you can get rid of the viruses and bacterias, especially on the things that you often touch.
6. Get Vaccinated
You can ask your doctor for vaccines that are available against infections or common diseases. They will also tell you if these vaccines are right for you.
7. Control Your Allergies
You should control your allergies and don’t ignore or leave them untreated. Consult your doctor or health provider to find the treatment that fits you or any medication that you should take.
To learn more about allergies, visit ENT Allergy and Sinus and see all the services that we offer. Schedule your consultation and contact us today!


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Vision and mission: The department's vision is to become the leading provider of surgical care in the region, offering advanced and innovative treatments that improve the health and well-being of patients. Its mission is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate surgical care, tailored to the individual needs of each patient, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques to reduce pain, scarring, and recovery time.
Services provided: The department offers a wide range of services, including but not limited to:
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For those times when something new is about to start, you want to celebrate life and share your optimism for the future we have designed this extraordinary and special arrangement in a pot. A bright floral creation that includes roses, gerberas and chrysanthemums while the detail of the red hypericum gives it a distinctly optimistic and vibrant tone.
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Our bouquets are hand-tied respectively and prepared by experienced local florists and may differ from the product image at the online store. Note that the availability of some flowers depending on the season and due to local availability so may be replaced by products of the same or higher value.
Every product ordered from us is prepared with care, hand-delivered as promised and presented in stylish designed gift wrap, finished with ribbon, to create a stunning gift. Wishing card with your personal message is included.

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Having seen some images of weapons equipped with a sighting mechanism of which I am unfamiliar. The reflex sight. Also with with the final word.
Israeli ground troops under-going close-quarters-combat training and using the reflex sight.
This woman of the Caracal mixed gender Israeli battalion wielding a Tavor assault rifle with the reflex sight.
Regarding the reflex sight here with the comments of an acknowledged weapons expert:
"The reflex or holographic sights take the impossible burden out of aimed shooting: focusing the human eye on three things located at varying distances away. The rear sight, front sight, and the target have to be focused on by the shooter's eye to be perfectly aligned for a successful shot, using the old iron sights. It is truly impossible because the eye can only focus on one of those at a time. We are taught to focus only on the front sight while the rear sight and the target are a blur--somewhat aligned with the front sight, but a blur nonetheless. A most inefficient and inaccurate way to do things, but the best compromise. That works fine for practice and to some extent for competition shooting. However, most find it hard not to look directly at the enemy who is about to kill you-- that focuses not just the mind, but the eye, on pending doom."
"With the reflex red dot (or the red dot inside the red ring as in the EOTech style sights), one looks at the target in full focus and the red dot, also in focus. There is no need to line up a front and rear sight; whatever the red dot is on is where the bullet--if the weapon is properly sighted in--will go. Further, it doesn't matter where or how the shooter holds the gun: if he can see the dot on the target, proper trigger pull will send the bullet there. Thus, the gun can be improperly shouldered (or not at the shoulder at all), the head canted left or right, and/or the eye relief varying. It won't matter; if the shooter can see the dot on the target, he shoots knowing that is where the bullet will go as long as he has a round under the hammer."
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"I have to say, the red dot reflex sights are the greatest invention for close quarter combat since the invention of the Gladius [Roman short sword]. And the 'red dot inside a ring' found on the EOTech reflex sights is the best of the red dot developments, allowing an even quicker shot by simply seeing the target in the red ring when a red dot alone is too small for a hurried, close range emergency shot."
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It’s been nearly 2 years since the season 2 finale of Chewing Gum aired on E4 (and roughly a year for us American Netflix viewers) and I think I can speak for everyone when I say the withdrawal has been intense.
After much back and forth on the possibility of a 3rd season of the wildly popular show, Michaela Coel confirmed in an interview last week that—as far as she’s concerned—Chewing Gum officially ended with season 2.
It is a totally respectable and understanding decision for Coel, who’s expressed desire to work on other projects and has (technically) passed on the baton to any potential writers willing to undertake the task of continuing the series.
In an interview with Jezebel she remarked that for anyone who wants to try their hand at a season 3 themselves: “Good. Do it.” I’m not doing another season. Anybody else can do it. Please, anybody. I’m just not doing it. That’s all. Everybody has permission. I’m just not. For real.“
Fair enough! Perhaps Chewing Gum season 3 will indeed be brought back to life in the form of an epic fan-written saga. Or perhaps this is all drawing out the painfully inevitable and we should let Chewing Gum go with grace and well-deserved applause.
Either way, if you’re like me and still need a dose of some good, hilarious #relatable girl content, here’s 10 more shows in the vein of Chewing Gum starring awesome, quirky women of color:
1. Some Girls
Another UK show starring a quirky black girl with epic comedic skills, Some Girls followed the every day shenanigans of four 16 year old friends as they dealt with everything from school, sex, careers, and everything in between!
Girl on the left look familiar? Well that’s because it’s Susan Wokoma, who played Tracey’s hilarious sexually repressed but religious fanatic sister on Chewing Gum! Crazyhead follows the same realm of offbeat humor, but in this series, Wokoma’s character Raquel finds herself battling a plethora of problems as a demon hunter with some…interesting Daddy issues.
3. Fresh Meat
This Youtube Series follows the antics of the eclectic Vod (played by Zawe Ashton) and her group of misfit friends as they navigate freshman year—and more awkward moments than you can count—at Manchester Medlock University.
4. Loosely Exactly Nicole
Starring the hilarious Nicole Byer from MTV’s Girl Code, Loosely Exactly Nicole paints a humorous coming-of-age tale as we follow eponymous character Nicole trying to get her break in show business and acting while navigating the trials of living on your own for the first time.
Written and directed by Roseanne Liang and starring JJ Fong, Perlina Lau, and Ally Xue, Flat3 is a super fun and upbeat web series following the lives of a trio of Asian-Kiwi girls living together in Auckland, New Zealand.
Starring Buzzfeed Star Quinta Brunsen, Broke is a Youtube Red series that follows 3 black friends as they move from Philadelphia to Los Angeles and navigate the strange, often confusing world that is millennial California.
7. Shug and Fatts
A hilarious slapstick comedy in the vein of Broad City, Shugg and Fatts follows the adventures of two Hijabi women as they navigate self-identity by adopting “the latest Western trends of self expression and personal growth”.
Starring Yara Shahidi, the Black-ish spinoff follows oldest daughter Zoe as she navigates college life, friendships, romance, and living on her own for the first time.
9. Ackee & Saltfish
Expanded from a well-recieved short film, Ackee & Saltfish follows Rachel and Olivia, two friends navigating the day-to-day adventures of East London. With each character’s witty banter and hilarious comedic timing, Ackee & Saltfish definitely nails down the relatability and quirkiness that made Chewing Gum so endearing.
10. Brown Girls
Another web-series making serious waves, Brown Girls follows the friendship of Leila and Patricia as they navigate life in Chicago, and the confusing—and often times awkward AF— trials and tribulations of their twenties.
So, there you have it! Whether you watch only watch one of these shows or decide to binge them all, it can certainly be said that the love for quirky girls of color and the stories they tell runs far and wide, and is only just beginning!
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On 24 December 2022 from 7pm until midnight, Mai The Sky Bar will host its “Christmas Caliente Latin Party” – caliente means hot in Latin – featuring three DJs and live flamenco artists spinning Latin soundtracks.
The bar will ring in 2023 with its “Sparkling New Year’s Eve Countdown Party” on 31 December 2022 from 9pm until 1am replete with a line-up of DJs. A lucky draw will also be held at the party.
Drawing upon Melia’s Spanish origins, the bar will serve authentic Spanish tapas and pinchos at both parties, accompanied by an extensive cocktail menu.
Mai The Sky Bar is joining forces with Chiang Mai entertainers Elevate CNX to provide the DJ entertainment at both parties.
Dubbed “the place to be”, Mai The Sky Bar opened in December of this year and affords spectacular views by night of the Ping River to the city’s east and famed Doi Suthep Temple on the mountaintop to the west.
Tickets to the Christmas Caliente Latin Party are priced at THB 1,500 nett per person and include THB 500 nett of credit for food and beverages. The Sparkling New Year’s Eve Countdown Party is THB 2,500 nett per person including THB 1,250 nett in F&B credit.
For more information and reservations, email email@example.com or call +66 52 090 600. Prices are inclusive of 10% service charge and 7% government tax.
About Meliá Hotels & Resorts
Meliá Hotels & Resorts is the best-known international brand in the portfolio of the Meliá Hotels International company; it has more than 100 city and resort hotels in the main leisure and business destinations of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. The brand offers exemplary meetings and events facilities in all important business cities as well as in exotic locations, catering to the ever-expanding conference and incentive travel market. As part of its innovation philosophy and new positioning, Meliá Hotels & Resorts has reinvented itself to cater to every aspect of the guests’ wellbeing. Unique experiences are created for guests and are defined by relaxation, quality time and personalised services. For a balanced lifestyle, Meliá Hotels & Resorts instinctively understands the guests’ needs and lifestyle expectations, which is an integral part of its redefined identity.

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Here comes the warmer weather…
Tibba Sand Rug from Claire Gaudion is a neutral colour recycled rug, handwoven from 100% repurposed plastic bottles. This recycled grey rug is also helping to combat plastic waste by using hundreds of recycled plastic bottles for each rug.
Incredibly, the recycled yarns look and feel just like wool. They have a beautifully soft texture which will add a welcoming layer to your home. The subtle weave pattern and pale grey neutral colour will create a comforting and cosy contrast with other hard surfaces.
The hand loomed character and herringbone-style of this rug fits well into modern or traditional interiors. Plus, being washable, it can be used indoors as well as outdoors.
Dimensions: 170 x 240 cm
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Sonora Woman Sentenced In Yosemite Embezzlement Case
Fresno, CA — A Sonora woman convicted by a federal court for embezzling thousands of dollars while director for two Yosemite child care facilities received a light sentence today in Fresno.
Under a plea agreement, 41-year-old Charity Brocchini, who formerly headed up operations for the nonprofit Yosemite National Park Child Care Center and Yosemite Child Care Center was convicted on a single count of embezzlement last December. For that, this morning she received two months in prison and two months of home confinement and was ordered to make restitution of $42,608.21, the exact sum of what she was found to have stolen, according to Lauren Horwood of the Office of the United States Attorney, Eastern District of California. Horwood adds that court documents indicate that Brocchini is to self-surrender at the Bureau of Prisons on June 20 to begin serving her time.
Brocchini was originally charged in August of 2014 with two counts of wire fraud and one count of embezzlement from a program receiving federal funds. It was found that between 2005 and 2009 she had written extra paychecks to herself and tapped program funds to help make car, insurance and credit card payments as well as to finance shopping sprees. She had faced up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


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The autonomous vehicle market for luxury segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 35.35% during the forecast period, to reach 126,774 units by 2030 from a projected 27,906 units in 2025. The integration of technology in vehicles and the need for a safe, productive, and efficient driving experience are the key factors driving the market growth. The increase in dynamic mobility and growth of connected vehicle technology are also expected to drive the market growth.
Agreements, partnerships, collaborations, and joint ventures are the key strategies adopted by market companies to achieve growth in the autonomous vehicle market for luxury segment. BMW (Germany), Audi (Germany), Porsche (Germany), and BYD (China) are some of the leading OEMs who adopted these strategies in the autonomous vehicle market for luxury segment. The report also discusses tier I suppliers such as Robert Bosch (Germany), Continental (Germany), Delphi (UK) and Denso (Japan) as they are also the key stakeholders in the autonomous vehicle market.
New product launch and development is the second most adopted strategy by the key players in the autonomous vehicle market for luxury segment. Daimler (Germany), Tesla (US), BMW (Germany), Faraday Future (US), and Audi (Germany) have started to develop autonomous vehicles for the luxury segment. These manufacturers have adopted the strategy of new product development and plan to launch several new models in this segment. The tier I suppliers such as Robert Bosch (Germany), Continental (Germany), Infineon (Germany), NXP (Netherlands), and Valeo (France) are the major component manufacturers that have also adopted this strategy to achieve growth in the autonomous vehicle market for luxury segment.
BMW is one of the leading players in the autonomous vehicle market for luxury segment. The company is a leading manufacturer of luxury cars. The group comprises brands such as BMW (Germany), MINI (UK), and Rolls-Royce (UK). BMW is currently working on standards, platforms, and a backend for the future of automated driving. It would collaborate with partners such as Intel (US) and Mobileye (Israel) to develop a new series of fully automated prototype vehicles. The company has developed products such as DriveNow, ReachNow, ParkNow, and ChargeNow for mobility services that would be used for autonomous vehicle segments. In December 2016, BMW opened a new research and development center in Unterschleissheim, Munich (Germany) for the development of automated driving technology. This expansion is expected to help the company in launching the self-driving, electric, and fully connected BMW iNEXT model by 2021.
Continental is a global manufacturer of tires, automotive parts, and industrial products. For automated driving, Continental AG provides various advanced driving functions such as Cruising Chauffeur, Traffic Jam Assist, Parking Companion, Remote Garage Parking, and Trained Parking. Continental AG has more than 1,300 specialists working on driver assistance systems and the fundamentals of automated driving. In July 2017, Continental AG acquired minority shares in EasyMile SAS (France), a pioneer in automated driving and smart mobility solutions. With this deal, Continental AG aims to develop cutting-edge technologies for driverless vehicles and open up new fields of competence.
Autonomous Vehicle Market for Luxury Segment by Body Type (Sedan/Hatchback & SUV), End User (Personal Mobility & Car Sharing), Fuel Type (BEV, Hybrid, ICE, & FCEV), Component (Radar, LiDAR, & Biometric Sensors) and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
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When Apple introduced the new model of iPhone the 3GS, they gave a coup de grace by keeping the basic model of the 8 GB 3G as an economic variant to the new version of their mobile device. It was a good idea as they expanded the market niche considerably. Even so, Apple has realized in these months that the desired device was really the 3GS, whose sales have been surprisingly high and there has been an excess of demand.
A German buyer is reported to have received a refurbished 8GB iPhone named ” iPhone 3GS v2.2 8GB “. The model number ” A1241 ” indicates that it is an iPhone 3G, but other items within the package point to an 8GB 3GS model. The main difference between 3G and 3GS devices lies in their processor, which in the case of the 3GS is capable of supporting Open GL 2.0 .
Although within Apple it is acknowledged that they had received more orders for iPhone 3GS than they expected, they have already solved the stock break since the end of Autumn. Many are now wondering if at this event, which will presumably be held on January 26th, we will see the disappearance of the iPhone 3G being replaced by an 8GB 3GS model.


The effect of bitumen treatment on the wear and mechanical properties of the common bicycle axle have been studied and presented in this book. Bicycle axles were subjected to a conventional hardening process, water quenched and tempering, and an unconventional heat treatment process, austempering in bitumen. Bitumen being highly viscous, with low specific heat capacity and very rich in carbon content gave carbon steel a better combination of hardness, tensile strength and impact strength. The resistance of the bicycle axles to wear was greatly enhanced by austempering in bitumen without altering the design of the bicycle, the lubricating system or the composition of the axle. It is hoped that the findings in this work would help bicycle axle manufacturers in producing axles with higher resistance to wear at lower cost.


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Grinding Gear Games, the developer of Path of Exile, shared their plans for Harvest Crafting in the new manifesto. Players can be used as a reference guide.
Taking into account the "certainty" of certain processes, developers will make more changes to Harvest Crafting 3.14.0. Besides, they worry about how people can easily make almost perfect objects.
The development team discussed the original plan of Harvest Crafting and how to incorporate it into the 3.13 core game. Players are overwhelmed by a large number of handicraft options available. They are also frustrated that the only way to get the "best" product is to effectively join Trading Discord.
Crafts that add mods of specific types to items can now only be applied to non-influenced items, except for the existing mod that applies an influenced mod to an influenced item.
The chance of encountering a portal to the Sacred Grove in a map has been increased by 60%
Finally, the encounter with the Heart of Grove will now be a map fragment, only providing a level 4 harvest boss drop at some point. Finally, players are paying attention to the update of Path of exile. At the same time, remember that our Mmoso website is also a website for POE players, providing players with the most scarce POE Currency. We support 24/7 online services. For details, please contact our customer service.
Why Path of Exile is bec ...By 2020, the Path of Exile seems very successful. The game has attracted many new leagues led by Harvest and Heist to explore. In the latest expansion, the endgame of the Path of Exile has been further expanded, and new bosses, missions and skill trees have been introduced. Path of Exile is an amazing MMORPG, which is popular with players all over the world. Its popularity is not only due to excellent game content. Free to play Path of Exile is completely free to download and play. With years of experience summarizing, the team has been constantly improving, making it possible to become one of the best multiplayer games currently. It is not easy to call it the best MMORPG to date. Dedicated development team Path of Exile has been running for more than seven years, and this game is both rewarding and companionship for many experienced players. Path of Exile (PoE) was developed by the Grinding Gear Games team. If they are known for something, they determine to improve the game. Over the years, the Grinding Gear Games team has been working hard to improve the content. Every update has made players full of expectations. Most people will be attracted by the Path of Exile and become its fans. These leagues bring new mechanics, loot, and skins to the game. Since most games (if not all) release larger updates once or twice a year, PoE brings new leagues every 3-4 months. However, Grinding Gear Games is constantly improving the game in pursuit of perfection. Unique game style The game has a variety of skills and abilities. Players can use more than one hundred skill gems to customize their structure and role without restricting them from trying other abilities. Path of Exile manages to do this through skill gems, which can be equipped to grant different skills in different situations. A good game will always have a good supplier to serve the players. Players will always use a lot of POE Currency in the game to help them complete tasks quickly. If you don't have enough time for Path of Exile, MMOSO provides POE Currency in the game to help you experience better game effects in a short time. Of course, we do not support participating in this way.
Path of Exile 3.13.1.d late ...Path of Exile has been constantly improving the user experience. The team has fixed the latest patch to let users have a better gaming experience. It is worth noting that viewing the changes requires you to restart the client. Path of Exile Patch 3.13.1.d involves an invitation from Maven, and now it can tell you which bosses you have witnessed. Besides, loading has been improved. After viewing the full-screen UI panel, the texture will not reload. The patch also includes some bug fixes, including: Fixed a bug where the Guardian's Aid Atlas Passive node could sometimes fail to activate. Fixed a bug where the Alternate Quality effect on Anomalous Golem gems wasn't working correctly. Fixed a bug where the Alternate Quality effect on the Phantasmal Earthquake gem wasn't working correctly. Fixed a visual bug where Zana's Map Device modifiers weren't displayed in the list of map modifiers after entering a map. Fixed a visual bug introduced with 3.13.1c that could occur when hovering over amulets and cluster jewels. In the game, we usually use a lot of POE Currency to help ourselves complete the task, but for some reasons, we can't invest too much time, then you can choose MMOSO to help you experience the fun of the game better, we guarantee to provide a legal and valid PoE Currency, but at the same time, we only advocate that players choose this method for personal entertainment.
3.8.2 PATCH NOTESLast week we posted an article with a list of issues we've been working on. This week we're planning to release the 3.8.2 patch which includes fixes for some of the issues mentioned in that article, as well as a number of various improvements. To give you an idea of what to expect from this update, we'd like to share a preview of its patch notes today. The 3.8.2 patch will be deployed on consoles as soon as possible after its release on PC. As usual, please note that the patch notes listed below may not be final and are still subject to change before the patch. Blight ImprovementsUpdated the description on Breathstealer unique gloves to reflect the fact that a Blighted Spore can be created when your Minions kill a rare monster. This change does not affect functionality.Fixed a rare bug where you could be placed on the upper level when entering a Blighted Ramparts Map, making it impossible to reach the Ichor Pump.Fixed a bug where the "Deal Full Damage" ring enchantments did not correctly bypass Blight monster resistances.Fixed a bug where the "Your Temporal Towers also grant you 20% increased action speed" ring enchantment did not work.Fixed a rare bug where kill credit was not properly awarded to players when killing a monster through the use of damage over time skills. This affected awarding of the Defeat Rogue Exiles challenge.Fixed a bug where Blighted Spores created by the Breathstealer unique gloves counted towards the /remaining monster count in an area. General ImprovementsReduced the impact on performance when using Multistrike, Spell Echo, Unleash, Blastchain Mine Support and High-Impact Mine Support.Corrupted Blood now plays audio each time it is applied to a player.Imprinted Beasts and Bestiary Orbs can no longer have skin transfers applied to them.Updated the description of the Inspiration Support gem to clarify that Minions, Totems, Traps and Mines cannot gain Inspiration Charges.Durations modifiers can now affect the Flicker Strike buff which grants movement speed.The remains of destroyed Delve Walls can no longer be consumed or destroyed like corpses, because they aren't.The buff timer for stolen Headhunter, Inspired Learning and Hunter's Lesson buffs is no longer obscured when you have multiple instances of the buff.Updated the Vendor Recipes page of the Help Panel to reflect changes made in 3.8.0.Fixed a rare bug that prevented various bosses from using skills or transitioning correctly after being Frozen or Stunned.Fixed a bug where you would respawn in town after dying in the Uber Elder encounter. You will now respawn in your hideout if you opened the portals from your hideout.Fixed a bug where, when maps whose tiers were changed through the use of a Shaper's Orb or Elder Orb were corrupted into a different rare map (or had its modifiers rerolled), the new map would have mods of the original map's base tier, rather than of the original map's new tier.Fixed a bug where your Auras could be disabled when a summoned Carrion Golem died.Fixed a bug where desync would occur if you were using Cyclone while it was socketed in an item as an Incubator attached to that item reached its kill threshold.Fixed a bug where Spectral Shield Throw could sometimes not create secondary projectiles if it chained.Fixed a bug where Fog of War on the Subterranean Chart could sometimes restrict view of connected nodes if they were very far away.Fixed a bug introduced in 3.8.0 where Augmented Synthete's large projectile nova skill did not deal damage.Fixed a bug where Burning applied by Herald of Ash was not able to be removed.Fixed a rare bug where objects could sometimes have the wrong model. For example, a monster using a tree as its weapon.Fixed a bug where some buildings in the Lava Lake Map did not fade their roofs correctly when you were inside of them.Fixed a bug where the microtransaction versions of Ice Nova looked different when cast on a Frostbolt than if they were cast under any other condition.Fixed a bug where some weapon effects could not be applied to a weapon that had the Harlequin Weapon applied to it.Fixed a bug where both the Void Emperor Body Armour and the Miracle Wings did not animate correctly while in town areas.Fixed a bug where part of the Arcane Tome Totem Skin remained visible after the totem submerged. Crash FixesFixed a client crash that could occur when applying various weapon effects to a weapon that had Ringmaster Weapon applied to it.Fixed a client crash that would occur when changing your Display Adapter in the Graphics options menu.

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The data, published by the Howard League for Penal Reform revealed that Nottinghamshire Police made 1,357 arrests of boys and girls aged 17 and under in 2018.
This compares to 1,466 in the previous year and 5,743 back in 2010, when the Howard League launched a major campaign to reduce child arrests nationwide.
Data from more than 40 police forces show that they made 70,078 arrests of children in 2018 – a reduction of more than 70 per cent from almost 250,000 in 2010.
Across England and Wales, the total number of child arrests has been reduced every year since the campaign began. Over the same period, the number of children in prison has been reduced by 63 per cent.
Arrests of primary school-age children have been reduced significantly.- there were 383 arrests of 10- and 11-year-olds in 2018, a reduction of 38 per cent from the previous year.
Detective Superintendent Andrew Gowan, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Nottinghamshire Police takes child welfare and safeguarding very seriously and will always seek to take a restorative approach when an offender is a child.
“We have recently invested in putting officers back into schools to deal with any issues as they arise and engage with children so they understand the police are there to help and not solely to prosecute.
“With the help of our partners, we are an active member on Child Exploitation Panels that help protect children from being involved in serious, violent and drug related crime.”
Frances Crook, chief executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, said: “Tens of thousands of children can look forward to a brighter future without their lives being blighted by police contact and a criminal record.
“Nottinghamshire Police and other forces up and down the country have diverted resources to tackling serious crime instead of arresting naughty children. This will make communities safer, and the Howard League is proud to have played its part.
“Building on this success and reducing the number of arrests still further would allow even more children to thrive.”

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Chronic pain has traditionally been considered a purely physical condition, but there's a large mental health component that is regularly overlooked.
What it does
Itsy teaches chronic pain patients about CBT, helps them manage pain flare ups in real time, and works to build predictive models around flare ups.
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As the name implies, Ponta do Sol (sun point) has lots of sunshine and a small but very nice pebbled beach. Famous for its weather conditions all year round this place delights tourists and locals with its warm water and friendly people, always happy to see you!
The changing rooms are okay but there could be a few more. We can however assure you that you are not likely to find such a calm beach anywhere else on the south coast.
This beach has a restaurant and bars, showers, toilets and is very close to other restaurants and bars in the village.
Parking in the area is not a problem at all. There is also a paid park at the village. The beach of Ponta do Sol is definitively a good choice for all those who prefer peace and quiet!


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A single event in her childhood irrevocably marked Catherine Gaillard -- and made it impossible for her to leave her cloistered mountaintop town in Tennessee for the next thirty years. But her devotion to her husband, Joe, and her desire to forever put the incident behind her propel Cat on a life-changing trip to Italy.
Making their way across the countryside of Tuscany with two other couples, Cat and Joe soon feel themselves pulled in different directions, and the fabric of their marriage begins to unravel. Expanding beyond the bounds of a carefree trip, their journey takes them deep into the heart of their relationship...and becomes the ultimate test of their love.
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Prior to the conference matchup versus Hampton on Saturday, April 8, the Hawks hosted a midweek clash against Saint Joseph’s on Tuesday, April 4. The visitors have been receiving votes in both national polls the past weeks, providing Monmouth with a challenging opponent.
The afternoon matchup at Kessler Stadium was coined the ‘Battle of the Hawks,’ as both Monmouth and Saint Joseph’s have the same mascot. This was the last non-conference game of the 2023 season for Coach Brian Fisher and his team.
Saint Joseph’s started off flying and found themselves up 3-0 halfway through the first quarter.
Monmouth came back in the game after fifth-year Cade Stratton and freshman Ryan O’Rourke showed some individual class and helped their team with two goals, putting a score of 3-2 on the board at the end of the first quarter.
Within the first minute of the second quarter, the visitors extended their lead to two and stapled their foot to the gas pedal. After just a couple minutes of play, Monmouth was trailing by four and ended up netting an important goal with a second left in the first half after senior Matt Karsian sent freshman Ty Caffarelli away to make it 6-3 going into halftime.
This would end up being Monmouth’s last goal of the game. Saint Joseph’s dominated the third and fourth quarter, scoring seven more to end the game with a score of 13-3 in their favor.
Saint Joseph’s outshot Monmouth by just five shots, but the visiting Hawks were very efficient with the opportunities they created for themselves. Turnovers and faceoffs were evenly matched between both teams, but the visitors were better at ground balls, while Monmouth created more extra-man opportunities.
The Monmouth attack was unable to make a fist in the second half against a solid defense from Saint Joseph’s. The visitors had much better luck up front, cashing in on the tremendous chances they created and extending their lead quickly.
Monmouth had a chance to redeem themselves versus the Hampton Pirates for a CAA matchup down in Virginia on Saturday, April 8. The Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Virginia was the stage for Monmouth’s fourth conference game. Both the Pirates and the Hawks were without conference wins going into the game, so both teams were looking to earn that much-needed win.
The Hawks started off strong, contrary to earlier in the week, and opened the scoring within the first few minutes of the first quarter. Caffarelli scored his 16th goal of the season to put Monmouth ahead, a lead that the blue and white would not relinquish for the rest of the game. The Hawks scored two more goals in the first 15 minutes and ended the quarter with a 3-0 lead.
Monmouth did not lose their flow and went on to score four more goals in the second quarter, expanding their lead to 7-0 with 4:10 left to play in the first half. Hampton refused to go down without a fight as they scored their first goal of the day with a little under two minutes left in the half to make the score 7-1. The score at halftime was 7-1 in favor of the Hawks.
Monmouth’s Ryan O’Rourke scored his first ever hat-trick in the first half of the game, a key part of the Hawks’ success on attack. Caffarelli joined his teammate and scored the first two goals of the third quarter, not only putting Monmouth up 9-1, but earning a hat-trick as well. Cafarelli would end the game with four goals and two assists, becoming the first rookie to score 20 or more goals in a single season since Bryce Wasserman did so in 2015. Hampton would not score in the entire third quarter while Stratton scored two more goals to put the Hawks up 11-1 going into the final period.
The home team outscored Monmouth for the first time in the game during the fourth quarter, 5-3, but had been trailing by too much to come near the Hawks. Among the scorers for Monmouth in the final frame was Max Sullivan, a junior, who scored the last goal of the game – his first career goal for Monmouth. The Hawks earned the program’s first-ever CAA win after a dominating 14-6 win over the Hampton Pirates.
The Monmouth defense kept the Pirates to one goal in the first three quarters of the game and goalie Andrew Kuhlman matched his career high with 14 saves in 33 recorded shots. Lance Martineau led the Monmouth defense alongside Kuhlman and caused a career-best four turnovers. Matt Soutar dominated faceoffs, going 17-7 and even got to pick up his first assist of the season. Stratton still leads the team with 28 points total for the season after adding two more goals and assists to his record, becoming the third Hawk in Monmouth history to score 60 career goals.
Head Coach Brian Fischer was buzzing with the win and the trip overall, “It felt good to pick up a win on the road this afternoon to cap off a great road trip. We were able to make a stop in Washington, D.C. to break up the long trip to Virginia Beach on Friday which allowed us to check out some of the monuments and take a tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It was a great experience for our team.”
With this win, the Hawks moved to 4-2 on the road this season and snapped their five-game losing streak. Monmouth is now 1-3 in CAA play and 5-6 overall for the season. The Hawks will travel to Connecticut on Saturday, April 15 for another CAA matchup against the Fairfield Stags, who are also 1-3 in conference play. The game will start at 3:30 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on LacrosseTV.


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I waited to be 30th years old to make my first steps in Asia and it was in Hong Kong. This city is incredible and has so much to offer. It's very cosmopolitan where you will find small religious building between the skyscrapers. Don't come here if you are seeking Asian culture or historical sightseeing, you will be disappointed. Hong Kong has a very modern culture and offers a little of everything, sometimes it looks like Asia, sometimes American, sometimes European. The city is iextremely lively and active. I don't think it ever sleeps. Overall very good impression and I would like to come back to get deeper into the life of Hongkongers.
First time: in Asia in my life
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Well I spent yesterday and last night working on my 9mm Semi Auto but need some help to get the most out of it.Im running=
1/4" QEV VALVE.
1/8" Poppet Valve( normally open, as pilot)
13" aluminium Barrel just over 9mm ID.
Spring Tensioned Ball Detent.
Plunger/Spring set up.
this is constructed as per diagram(first post,page 10) on Jacks " I has Full Auto" thread with ball detent and air coming in from (under) the bbs.
1)will my 1/4" QEV be good enough for this set up/ calibre?.
2) unsure of what size air chamber to run( 3/4" but how long?).
3) when I hook up the air to my gun the qev fires off!!??, can I stop this?.
I tested this at work today but forgot the qev fires upon hook up!, the bb chamber had 2 rounds in it and the plunger/spring with no endcap yet( was using a rag to plug the end earlier at home. I conected the air and it fired the spring/plunger and the second bb out the back,all of which I never found ,before all this id did seem to feed correctly though! . Current air chamber is tiny (3/4"ID X 5" long) as it was from a previous gun so using it to test feeder out,its just too unsafe with the qev firing after the air is conected so I must fix that somehow?? and make a much larger Air Chamber. pics soon
Last edited by django on Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:10 am, edited 3 times in total.
1)1/4" QEV is surely okay for that calibre.
2)With air chamber you mean the chamber attached to your QEV? It should be okay, chamber size doesnt matter that much.
3)This probably depends on your pilot valve. I guess that the chamber fills, and the poppet valve then pops open pilotting the gun. You need to hold the pilot valve closed in order not to fire.
What pressure are you running at and what are your perfomance expectations? If it's reasonably high, say around 200 psi, you should get fairly good performance from a 9mm calibre fed by a 1/4" QEV, even with such a short barrel.
As to the premature QEV firing are you filling from the chamber side or the pilot side? Have you added a spring to help it reset?
Damn this sucks!!!!!,I have it all together now and for some reason will fire one and the next round then rolls out the barrel!?. Ive tried adjusting the ball detent hard and soft but it keeps doing it, if you adjust the detent too hard the bbs dont come out even at 120psi this is the problem ive had for years with semi auto,it allways doube feeds .
The spring on the BB Plunger is pretty weak so I dont think its forcing the bbs to the barrel too hard, im only using 5 bbs too(can take 10) so should'nt be too much force on the spring.
JACK:only running 120 psi(compressor) until I fill my co2 bottle, but still trying to get it work correctly anyways,filling from the pilot side, no added spring in the QEV but a good idea I'll get onto.
I should think it would preform better power wise with a bigger chamber(its tiny!) and unsure if the 1/8 Poppet valve should be replaced with a bigger version perhaps?.Im buggered if I know why its double feeding ARGHHHHHHHH ,DAMNIT
EDIT: I just tried it out without the spring+Plunger and it works without it but struggles to fire the last 1 or 2, the bb plunger I made reasonably tight fit to take up dead space when bbs are being used up and to feed them in at all angles.Without this inplace I can notice a power drop though so unsure of where to go from here?, put a hole in the middle of the plunger?........
Yes, you could try leaking air through the magazine on purpose by making a hole or leak in the back. This leak will lose some air, but that air will push the bb's back.
I fitted a light spring to the Qev internals and it no longer goes off when connected to air( one prob fixed),id rather not lose any air at all and dont know if that hole in the mag cap will help anyways?.I think its because the second bb is so close to the first and the burst of air running through is not a short enough burst so the second bb follows the first when the ball detent is depressed.
if theres any pressure pushing the bbs to the detent(ie weak spring) the second bb rolls out,see I tried again a few times again with no spring and it works but as soon as theres pressure pushing the bbs forward the next rolls out. this is using a very loose plunger and weak spring,may need the plunger(bb pusher) even smaller and as weak a spring as I can find to fit?. I had an extremely weak spring at work for this purpose but it went flying and lost it, failing this it'll need a BB Interuptor firing upwards from the air inlet( as SPG posted on another thread).
The only reason Ive not done so is ,that bb interuptor will hard to get right and also will be slamming upwards against the roof of the bb chamber which is only aluminium.Man ive gotta get this thing to single feed!!
Maybe the position of your interrupter is wrong. Maybe it should be placed some more to the back so that the 2nd BB will not have room and thus stay back.
Can you post a diagram with the exact dimensions and components of your magazine and breech setup? There might a slight detail you're missing somewhere.
Sorry cant post a Diagram,I'm too computer illiterate to do so BB's are 9 mm,the ID of the barrel/mag is about 9.5m,the exact middle of the air inlet is right inline with between the first and second bb( air inlet is the same size 9.5mm tube as the rest of the gun.Mag is 115 mm long(4+ 1/2") the barrel and mag are all the one tube with the air inltet and ball detent tube stuck onto it and a threaded mag cap at the rear.
the Ball detent consists of a 6mm bb( lower bb,DETENT),small med strength spring then another bb ontop of the spring, above the top bb is a nut and a bolt that threads into the nut to adjust spring tension by pushing the top bb down these are housed in a small brass tube and steel puttied inplace as is the air inltet tube.Maybe the 6mm detent is not large enough to cope with stopping the second 9mm bb from rolling out??.
the best I can diagram wise is that this is made just as pictured in page 10 of your "I has Full Auto" Thread( first post,page 10) theres is no BB inertuptor in the air inlet as posted later on in page 10 by SPG. The reason I havent made one as yet is,im pretty sure the force of the bb interuptor flying upwards will hit (hard) against the top of the mag wich will wear away the top of the mag,bend up the interuptor and by damaging the top of the mag the bbs eventually wont roll forward to the detent, unless some sort of rubber one could be made but I dont it could be constructed to the required shape needed............
Last edited by django on Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:51 am, edited 1 time in total.
Maybe it is too far to the front, allowing the second bb to get sucked up and blown trhough.
A diagram or pictures would really help...
yeh as I said the middle of the Air Inlet is inbetween the first and second BB, maybe if it was set up so the BB Detent was further back enough so the first round was directly covering the air inlet instead?.I just tried something else and put a spring in the air inlet so when the qev fires it pushes the spring upwards and stops the second bb, it fired only one round as I wanted but on the second fireing nothing hapened?. I looked inside and found the spring had pushed right through and into the barrel( Spring forming an L) so it was no good= I think I'll have to alter the detent position and hope it works??..............
This can be an issue as air is free to move behind the BB in the mag and push it out.
Ive just stuffed it up and had to cut off the mag end of the gun, im starting over again but using the same length of tubing meaning the barrel will be small but just trying to get a semi operational for now anyways.
Am I better locating the Ball detent so that the 9mm BB is covering the Air inlet or further back than that even? so the first half or the first bb is covering the air inlet?.I'll finish it off tomorrow as it getting late now .
And Jack I see your point of my mag's ID size being an issue pushing bbs forwards from air behind the bbs and probably why I had the problems with it? but I'll try again tomorrow, sigh!.....................
EDIT: also the air inlet hole I drill into the main body going into the mag area is 8mm,large enough for flow and small enough to stop the 9mm bbs rolling down the air inlet,could this be causing probs too?,should I be drilling this hole smaller?.
I would point to this being the source of your problems. Barrel and magazine tightness in relation to the projectile is critical to the operation of a Tee type breech.
Well this has allways been a problem for me all these years making BB guns= ive never been able to get hold of suitable tube for a specific ammo size that fitted perfectly with no blowby....
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Tesla could soon be opening their largest retail and service location in Canada. The automaker is working towards opening a 60,000 square foot Sales and Service Center at the CF Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton, Ontario.
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