The role of pulmonary surfactant is critical to the mechanics of the lung. Pulmonary surfactant forms a monolayer film at the air-liquid interface of a thin film of fluid lining the alveoli. Without surfactant, the air-liquid surface tension would be too high and the lungs would collapse during exhalation, as is the case with premature babies who develop respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) because they lack a sufficient amount of pulmonary surfactant . Because an increase in surfactant surface concentration correlates with a decrease in surface tension, the surface tension gradients resulting when a monolayer of surfactant is deposited on a thin fluid film cause the surfactant to spread. This self-spreading phenomenon is of interest for applications such as surfactant replacement therapy in infants suffering from RDS and for drug delivery [1,2].
Surfactant Spreading on a Thin Film Is Sensitive to Film Thickness: Implications for In Vivo Pulmonary Systems Versus In Vitro Scenarios
Siebert, TA, & Rugonyi, S. "Surfactant Spreading on a Thin Film Is Sensitive to Film Thickness: Implications for In Vivo Pulmonary Systems Versus In Vitro Scenarios." Proceedings of the ASME 2007 Summer Bioengineering Conference. ASME 2007 Summer Bioengineering Conference. Keystone, Colorado, USA. June 20–24, 2007. pp. 281-282. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2007-174065
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If there was any doubt that a socialist is running New York City, it can now be fully put to rest. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio just stated that coronavirus gives us the perfect opportunity for the federal government to seize and nationalize “crucial factories and industries.”
de Blasio, like many Americans, is aware that testing and medical supplies are currently limited in the face of this new virus and its ability to spread so rapidly. And so he thinks that letting the government take over and control the production of them is going to help.
The NYC mayor said, “Here’s the reality. This is a war-like situation. We’re in a wartime scenario with a Mar-a-Lago attitude being used by the federal government. It’s so laid back, and I don’t understand it.”
Of course, de Blasio doesn’t understand it. Firstly, he, like the rest of the left and media who back them think that inciting panic and widespread chaos is the answer, or at least it will give them more reason for a full-on governmental takeover.
Secondly, de Blasio, as someone who has never been in any of our nation’s armed services or even involved, has no idea what “war-like” scenarios look like. Neither does he understand what it takes to handle them in a calm and collected manner.
Instead of working to unify the country in this time of uncertainty, he would divide it even more by not trusting American businesses and industries and saying that the government can do it better.
He told MSNBC’s Joy Reid, “Where is the federal government making sure our hospitals have the ventilators we’re going to need? Where is the federal government when it comes to surgical masks, getting them distributed? This is a case for nationalization of crucial factories and industries – literally a nationalization – that could produce the medical supplies to prepare this country for what we need.”
And while his state of New York has already begun to produce and distribute their very own hand sanitizer, de Blasio says it isn’t enough.
“The point I’m saying is the federal government should recognize this is a crucial part of stopping this. There should be a national approach to ensuring every factory that can make hand sanitizer should be on 24/7 shifts and the distribution should go to places that need it most.”
Does de Blasio honestly think that companies and factories are not already doing this? That they are just sitting around twirling their thumbs or something?
Of course, they are not. They are working around the clock to do what they can. But this virus is new, not well-known, and most companies were taken entirely by surprise with its rather sudden explosion into the American public.
Take factories that make the testing kits so desperately needed, for example. The virus is so new and so under-researched that it takes time to gather the necessary supplies to create the kits. Already, because the ingredients used are usually not in such high demand, there have been shortages.
Modern Healthcare just noted this week that because of these shortages and the lack of access to specific tools, manufacturers simply cannot keep up. Besides, as there is with any product being made, only so many can be made at one time, creating limits.
Factories that produce respirators, which are not a new and unknown product, similarly have run into problems. Up until now, these were a buy-as-needed type of product, with virtually no one keeping large quantities in stock. But now, they are in constant demand.
Naturally, in response to this increase in demand, manufacturers have sped up production. But once again, there are limits. And change as sudden as this doesn’t get made without any kinks overnight.
Does de Blasio think that if the government takes over these companies and controls production, these supply and demand problems will simply vanish? If so, he is a bigger fool than I thought. No, this is just another ploy to let the government take more control and reduce the entire civilian population to slaves.
The mayor’s party couldn’t even handle the first Democratic caucus this year, turning the whole thing into a goat rodeo that lasted for days. And we are supposed to just turn over our freedoms and American dreams in the hopes that they can do better this time around? I think not.

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The Great Debate UK
- Brian Cathcart is professor of journalism at Kingston University and was specialist adviser to the Select Committee inquiry. The opinions expressed are his own.-
One problem with the current debate about the BBC is that it is being held on too low a level, so the result is likely to be needless petty miseries.
Let us aim a bit higher.
So far as journalism is concerned, the licence fee turns out to be the best funding model around. Nothing even compares in the modern era.
Print journalism is in a mess because people don’t want to pay for newspapers in the traditional way and advertisers are migrating to the Internet.
- Steven Barnett is professor of communications at the University of Westminster, and a writer and commentator on broadcasting issues. He is finishing writing a book “Just Wires and Lights? The Rise and Fall of Television Journalism” that will published by Sage in 2010. The opinions expressed are his own. -
I was in the audience for Murdoch senior’s MacTaggart lecture 20 years ago, and was shocked –- as were many others –- by the ignorance and shallowness of his analysis. It wasn’t just the blatant self-interest of promoting his newly launched Sky channels; it was the sheer incomprehension of British television’s achievements in broadcast journalism compared to its manifest failure in the United States. Murdoch senior pretended it was the other way round, a strange distortion of the empirical evidence.


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Most nights I love cooking and don't mind using numerous pots and pans. Some nights I just want a quick, healthy, no big mess dinner. I saw this One Pan Pork Chip Dinner recipe on Pinterest and decided to give it a try, but tweak it to my wanting. I recently just bought Trader Joes Everything Bagel Seasoning, and I really have been trying it on everything.
One Pan Pork Chop Dinner
4 boneless thin cut Pork Chops
1 lb Green Beans
10 Cherry Tomatoes
Trader Joe's Everything Bagel Seasoning
1- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray or EVOO.
2- Cut ends off green beans, and slice cherry tomato in half. Place on baking sheet. Lightly spray with EVOO and sprinkle with salt.
3- Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with desire amount of Everything Bagel Seasoning.
4- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
5- Serve and Enjoy!!!
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LOS ANGELES — Jim Callis of Baseball America earlier this week put together his initial mock first round of the upcoming draft. The Marlins have the sixth overall pick and 12 picks in the top 10 rounds. They'll make their first four selections (sixth, 35th, 44th, and 73rd overall) on June 6 during a draft show airing on MLB Network at 7 p.m.
Callis has the Marlins selecting Reese McGuire, a catcher out of Kentwood High School in Covington, Wash. Baseball America rates him the 12th-best available player. Other names Callis mentions as possibilities for the Marlins at No. 6: Nevada right-hander Braden Shipley, New Mexico corner infielder D.J. Peterson and Rob Karinsky, a left-hander at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, NJ. The Baseball America rankings for those three players: eighth, 15th, and 22nd, respectively.
The Marlins have a history of taking Oklahoma (Andrew Heaney, Chad James, JT Realmuto, Brett Sinkbeil) and Southern California (Christian Yelich, Rob Rasmussen, Kyle Skipworth, Matt Dominguez, Giancarlo Stanton, Jason Vargas) products early in the draft.
Baseball America has several So Cal guys highly rated, including high schoolers 1B Dominic Smith (14), SS J.P. Crawford (16) and RHP Phil Bickford (25). Yukon (Okla.) High School catcher Jon Denney is ranked No. 23. The Marlins selected James out of Yukon 18h overall in 2009. Oklahioma State, from where the Marlins plucked Heaney ninth overall in 2012, has another touted pitcher in right-hander Jason Hursh.
Click here for Baseball America's top 100 draft prospects.

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President Trump delivered a speech in entrance of the Lincoln Memorial to rejoice Independence Day. Lawmakers are searching for particulars of the prices of flyovers and heightened safety and elevating questions on whether or not it was a political occasion.
President Trump introduced he deliberate to repeat his 4th of July salute to the navy subsequent yr as a trio of Senate Democrats referred to as for an investigation into how a lot the Washington, D.C., occasion value the taxpayers.
“It was a beautiful day for all People and based mostly on its large success, we’re simply making the choice and I feel we will say we have made the choice to do it once more subsequent yr, and possibly we will say, for the foreseeable future,” Trump mentioned at an occasion on the White Home on Monday.
However lower than per week after Trump led an expanded Fourth of July celebration within the nation’s capital, Senate Democrats have demanded a authorities probe of how a lot the ultimate tab will value taxpayers.
Democratic Sens. Tom Udall of New Mexico, Patrick Leahy of Vermont and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland referred to as for a federal watchdog to dig into Trump’s navy tribute occasion on Thursday. All three are members of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The lawmakers formally requested on Monday that the Authorities Accountability Workplace examine spending for the president’s Lincoln Memorial speech, a slew of navy flyovers, a number of Military automobiles on show and heightened safety.
The senators additionally wish to know whether or not the occasion’s bills adjust to restrictions banning political exercise on the general public’s dime.
“Congress didn’t particularly present funds to cowl the prices of the President’s expanded Fourth of July occasions, and we’re very involved by the impacts and the precedent of diverting restricted Federal assets — together with the usage of navy personnel, gear and plane in addition to different appropriations or customer charges paid to enhance nationwide parks — to prepare and execute unbudgeted occasions,” the senators wrote in a letter Monday to the GAO.
The Democratic lawmakers say American taxpayers are a much bigger invoice for the Independence Day celebration, however the Trump administration has been tight-lipped in regards to the whole prices.
The annual July four parade was adopted that night in a wet Washington with the Trump tackle, that includes flyovers by the jetliner used for Air Drive One, the Navy’s Blue Angels, the B-2 Spirit (also called the Stealth Bomber) and others. The brand new helicopter that shall be used as Marine One and different navy helicopters additionally participated. All 5 navy providers have been represented within the flyovers.
The flyovers alone have been anticipated to value greater than $500,000, based mostly on Protection Division flight-hour estimates. Final week, The Washington Put up reported the Nationwide Park Service would shift $2.5 million in park charges to assist cowl the brand new spending.
Trump’s speech was attended by navy leaders, administration officers, VIPs, household and mates who obtained tickets from the White Home, the Republican Nationwide Committee and the Protection Division.
“We’re troubled by studies that preferential entry to the Nationwide Mall was organized by political entities such because the Republican Nationwide Committee, which furthers the looks that taxpayer funds have been used to perform political aims,” the lawmakers wrote.
Whereas the soggy climate brought on some points for some who attended, the Federal Aviation Administration nonetheless suspended operations at Reagan Nationwide Airport for greater than two hours for the flyovers and later for an expanded fireworks celebration.
Lawmakers need the GAO to look into the occasion within the midst of a $12 billion upkeep backlog for the Nationwide Park Service. They’re additionally elevating questions on a video produced of the occasion tweeted by the White Home and the Trump marketing campaign.
“As a part of our Committee’s oversight of Federal spending, we ask that you just evaluate the fiscal yr 2019 Fourth of July occasions held on the Nationwide Mall and supply us with complete value estimates for the planning and execution of those occasions, together with personnel, safety, occasion logistics, manufacturing, journey, transportation, communications, and associated prices, in addition to any prices to handle useful resource harm created by the occasions,” the lawmakers wrote. “We additionally search historic knowledge to make use of as a comparability.”


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I was marking a comprehension exercise done by a pupil for homework. It told a story about how the great German painter Albrecht Durer attained fame, what a tremendous sacrifice his brother Albert made to get him the career of his dreams, working himself to the bone for years in underground mines, and how the artist paid tribute to his brother by painting his work-wasted hands folded in prayer – a painting that became famous worldwide, and still remains.
A touching story. However, having read about that painting years ago, I had a niggling feeling that something didn’t quite sound right. So I checked it out on the net, here. And just as I had suspected, that story given in some school question paper or workbook was a silly sentimental fabrication. As a medical expert cum art historian confirms, they are not Albert Durer’s hands, indeed not those of a poor emaciated workman at all, but those of perhaps a slightly elderly nobleman, perhaps suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, and whoever the model was (it could be some obscure Italian), the same hands feature in another famous painting by the same artist which shows a saint praying. So this story prescribed for schoolkids is a load of tripe. And this, when any fool of a writer, publishing editor and schoolteacher can check out the basic background facts in five minutes thanks to google. Given the fact that children on their own read nothing these days, imagine what harm this kind of irresponsible misinformation is doing to their minds (my only consolation is that this kid, being a typical teenage moron, will have already forgotten the passage, now that it is almost five days since she did the exercise… after all, no one retains any datum for any length of time these days, neither love letters nor movie storylines nor chemistry equations for much beyond examinations). But I cannot help having recurrent nightmares about these children growing up to be parents and teachers.
By the way, I found that website so interesting – Hektoen International, a journal of ‘medical humanities’, that I have put it on my blogroll.

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A recent debate in the state parliament of Western Australia could seal the fate around discussions of the current rebate on stamp duty for new multi-dwelling developments.
The Liberal Party has confirmed that it would scrap several tax policies currently in place in the state, including the 75% stamp duty rebate for off the plan apartments and the surcharge on foreign buyers.
Sandra Brewer, director at Property Council WA, said government legislators need to have a more honest dialogue about the impact of stamp duty on the state's property industry.
"We have been encouraged by some of the proactive measures taken by the McGowan government in recent times on stamp duty. The 75% stamp duty rebate for off the plan apartment purchases is a great start, and we have asked the government to consider sensible adjustments to those measures," Brewer said.
Off the plan tax relief
The government announced the stamp duty rebate for off the plan units late last year. Under the scheme, property buyers who sign a pre-construction contract to purchase a new apartment for the next two years are eligible for as much as a 75% stamp duty discount. The discount will also be applied to foreign property surcharge.
The relief could mean savings of over $9,700 for buyers targeting a $400,000 apartment.
Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) president Damian Collins said the move was a "win for the sector".
"By reducing the tax for off the plan sales, not only will it help the government to meet its target of 47% of new dwellings in infill locations, but will help increase the speed of transition from apartment sales to actual construction activity," he said.
Meanwhile, State Treasurer Ben Wyatt said he is "perplexed" about the Liberal Party’s plans to abolish the stamp-duty rebate.
"In government, they increased land tax dramatically that has had a long-term impact on the WA property sector and yet now want to scrap key policy initiatives that have been fundamental to the recovery we are beginning to see in the property sector," he said.
Wyatt also argued that the plans of removing the surcharge for foreign buyers might create a $70m budget black hole.
Brewer said Wyatt is aware of the Property Council’s "lingering concerns" on the foreign buyers’ surcharge and the potential for a further adjustment in the stamp duty rebate. She also called on the state opposition to declare its position on WA property taxes.
"By committing to remove the foreign buyers surcharge and maintaining the 75% stamp-duty rebate as a minimum, the opposition can demonstrate its support for the industry that employs more Western Australians than mining and manufacturing combined," she said.
Also read: Stamp Duty Triples In Capital Cities
Stamp duty — a punitive tax?
In a separate statement, Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) said stamp duty is one of the most inefficient taxes in Australia's economy and is a substantial barrier to homeownership.
"Stamp duty hurts people trying to enter the housing market, families moving into bigger houses as they grow and seniors looking to downsize later in life," said Connie Kirk, national executive director of UDIA.
Kirk said while stamp duty remains a volatile tax that depends on the housing cycle, state governments have become overly reliant on it to sustain their budgets.
"We appreciate any substantial tax reform is a long-haul exercise, but it is time for governments to start planning for a switch from stamp duties to more broad-based measures such as land tax. An overhaul of property taxes is well overdue given the excessive burden carried by the industry and homebuyers," she said.

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"Art washes away from the Soul the dust of Everyday Life" -Pablo Picasso
Oh, that is so good! I want it! Has inspired me at this busy time.You are the first to know. My company has started installing the Verison equipment for us to work at home. Did not realize the clutter I had let sneak up on me.Reorganizing is fun, but tiring. It is Spring cleaning though. This reminds me where I hope to Christmas, Greece and Turkey.All the Best, ((( Circle of Postcard Hugs))) Sherrie Roberts
This is fabulous Margaret. I love columns and fancy architectural detail.
OH another nice one...what intricate work!!! Great job
Wow! wow! wow! I love this... spoken like a true architect. It makes me feel guilty that I have never done a drawing like this of a classical order (something that I am determined to do someday)
Your Corinthian column details are fantastic! Even doodling a border with a Greek Key design. You amaze me!
This is really fabulous! It reminds me of all the Greek Mytholgy I used to enjoy reading. Haven't been to Greece yet, but this is making me want to go there and discover all the historical places.
This is remarkable! I am always amazed when I visit here!
This rocks! I really like the design of this piece. Your best envelope yet!
This is FANTASTIC! The details, the shading, the design -- but what topped it was ... "No Postage Necessary if Mailed in Ancient Greece"ROFL!!!! VERY clever!
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Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Sunyani held processions through some principal streets of the municipality to create public awareness about the voter's registration exercise which begins July 31, this year.
Led by Mr. Justice Samuel Adjei, aspiring NDC parliamentary candidate for Sunyani East constituency, the supporters clad in Party paraphernalia paraded through the main market street, continuing to Penkwasi Street and later converged at the Party's regional office.
Addressing the supporters, Mr. Adjei advised them, especially the youth, not to fall for monetary enticements from opponents to influence them to vote for them.
He urged them to remain loyal and urged those who had attained 18 years and above but had not registered to do so to enable them exercise their civil rights in the December poll.
Mr. Adjei said the welfare of the youth was the main priority of the NDC and that when elected, the Party would expand some of the policies such as the school feeding and the national youth employment programmes.

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Western Hills Hebe
A fantastic and cold hardy hebe for the dry garden! Western Hills Hebe grows to about 3′ x 3′ and has the most beautiful silvery blue foliage held on black stems. White summer flowers look lovely against the silvery blue foliage. Regular summer water speeds growth and then low watering when established. Full sun to light shade for this beauty.
Looks amazing planted next to Phlomis!
Latin Name: Hebe pimeleoides ‘Western Hills’
Site and Soil: Tolerant of many soil conditions so long as they are well draining
Hardiness: 0º Fahrenheit
Size at Maturity: 3′ x 3′
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Pests & Diseases: None
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Increase Crime Among Youth Essay
Increase Crime Among Youth
1. This is to confirm that we have allotted flat no. D4 / E 5 admeasuring 920 Sq. ft.(built up area) on the Survey No.49 A / 7 constructed by us to shri PARAG VIJAY MODI for a total consideration of Rs.12,00,000/-(Rupee Twelve Lac Only)Under an agreement for sale dated 20 /12/2012.
2. We confirm that we have obtained necessary permission / approvals sanction for construction of said building from all the concerned competent authorities and the same are in force. The construction of the building as well as of the flat is in accordance with the approved plans. We assure that the said flat as well as the said building and the legal appurtenances there to be not subject to any encumbrances, charge or liability or any kind whatsoever and that the entire property is free from encumbrances and marketable. We have a clear, legal and marketable title to the said property and part thereof. 3. Shri. PARAG VIJAY MODI has/ have paid the total cost of Rs. 5,90,000/-(Rupees Five Lac Ninety thousand Only).
4. Possession of the said Unit/Gala/Shop/ Premises / Flat will be given to Shri. PARAG VIJAY MODI . 5. We have hereby confirm that we have NO OBJECTION to your giving finance to Shri. PARAG VIJAY MODI his & her mortgaging the said Flat to your Bank by way of security for repayment of such finance. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the said agreement. We hereby register the Bank’s charge in our books in respect of the said Flat. AND Shri PARAG VIJAY MODI will not be permitted to transfer, assign, sell off or in any other way/ manner deal with the said Flat prejudicial to the interest of the Bank, without the prior written consent of your bank.
6. We undertake to form a Co-operative Society of the Flat holders of the aforesaid building under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act.1960 within two years from the due hereof. We also agree to inform and given proper notice to the Co. operative Society as and when formed, about the said flat being so mortgaged to your Bank. 7. We are aware that relying on what is stared herein above, you have agreed to give the finance to Shri. PARAG VIJAY MODI
Your are requested to issue your pay order in favour of sarasvat Bank c/a No CAPUB /11 M/s Gagangiri Construction.
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Nutley volunteers are calling to check that senior citizens who live alone are safe and well.
The Senior Call program uses trained volunteers to place daily telephone calls to check on the well being of Nutley senior citizens aged 65 or older who live alone and register for the calls, according to Commissioner Steven Rogers.
"The program is intended for seniors who live alone, or have little or no contact with others on a daily basis," Rogers said in a statement.
Calls will be made Monday through Saturday throughout the day, he said.
Family, friends, social workers, clergy, and other organizations serving the needs of the elderly can refer participants, Rogers said.
The program aims to include those senior citizens who may not have friends or family, who may not be able to get out of the house easily, or those who could benefit from knowing that someone in the community cares about their well being, he said.
"Many seniors live alone and don’t interact with anyone, sometimes for weeks," Rogers said. “Anything we can do to promote the well being of our older residents, who have given so much to Nutley, we want to do.”
Some seniors have become ill without anyone knowing, Rogers said, and he wants this program to allow a friendly way of asking how seniors are doing, and then provide any assistance.
Nutley has two separate senior citizen housing complexes, both located near the high school and town hall, and has continued to look for ways to improve services to older residents, Rogers said.
The Recreation Department has a long list of senior citizen-focused services as well, according to Commissioner Mauro Tucci, who directs Nutley’s recreation programs.
For more information and to apply for this program, contact the Nutley Department of Public Affairs at 973-284-4976.


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Stage Manager, Writer, Designer
( b. Nov 02, 1914 Rhinelander, Wisconsin, USA - d. Dec 21, 2008 Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA ) Male
Dale Wasserman was an autodidact who became the playwright responsible for two Broadway hits of the 1960s, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Man of La Mancha.
Mr. Wasserman wrote more than 75 scripts for television, the stage and the movies, including screenplays for "The Vikings" (1958), a seafaring epic with Tony Curtis and Kirk Douglas, and "A Walk With Love and Death" (1969), a John Huston film set in 14th-century Europe. Mostly he wrote about spirited outsiders, and he himself was never one to go along to get along.
Orphaned before he was 10, he had almost no formal education and spent what he freely recalled as a wayward youth, working odd jobs and riding the rails. He never quite lost his sense of scrapping to keep his place on a moving freight train; as a writer he was known for relishing his role as a gadfly and being cantankerous in professional matters.
"Happily so," said his longtime assistant, Beatrice Williams-Rude. He feuded with producers, with lawyers and with collaborators including Mr. Douglas, who played the lead role of Randle P. McMurphy in the original Broadway production of Cuckoo's Nest; Mitch Leigh, who wrote the score for La Mancha; and John Huston, who gave the lead female role in "Walk" to his teenage daughter, Anjelica, against Mr. Wasserman's wishes. And he never attended ceremonies to receive the awards he won. He had his wife attend in his stead.
Mr. Wasserman was employed as a lighting designer and eventually a director in theaters in Los Angeles and New York and in Europe. He worked for the impresario Sol Hurok and traveled with the Katherine Dunham Dance Company. Eventually, he would later explain, he learned that everything on a stage was subservient to the text, so he decided to become a writer. In 1955 an early script, "Elisha and the Long Knives," helped the television series "Matinee Theater" win an Emmy Award, and he went on to write about 30 additional television dramas.
His adaptation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Ken Kesey's novel about a ribald and renegade inmate of a mental hospital, made it to Broadway in 1963 and has become a fixture in community theaters. It was revived on Broadway in 2001 with Gary Sinise in the role of McMurphy.
Man of La Mancha, for which Mr. Wasserman wrote the book, opened Off Broadway in 1965 and subsequently moved to Broadway. It won the Tony Award for best musical in 1967 and went on to become one of the most beloved shows of all time. The lyrics of its signature anthem, "The Impossible Dream," come straight from the literary source of the show -- not, as is usually assumed, from Cervantes's "Don Quixote," but from Mr. Wasserman's own play, I, Don Quixote, which he wrote in the late 1950s.
"It happened by pure accident, actually," Mr. Wasserman said in an interview that appeared in the literary journal Cervantes in 1999. "I was in Spain writing a movie when I read in a newspaper that I was there for the purpose of researching a dramatization of "Don Quixote." That was a laughing matter, because like most people on earth, I had not read 'Don Quixote.'"
The article spurred him to become interested in Cervantes, however, especially the theatrical nature of his life. Mr. Wasserman wrote the play -- and the subsequent musical -- based not on the great novel but on the life of Cervantes himself, with material from other works.
Dale Wasserman was one of 14 children of Russian immigrants, Samuel Wasserman and Bertha Paykel, who ran small theaters that showed silent movies. For most of her husband's life, Mrs. Wasserman said, he did not know his true birth date, but he tracked down his birth certificate in the late 1970s when he applied for a pension from the writers' union. Mr. Wasserman outlived all of his siblings, and he had no children.
Source: The New York Times obituary
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When we took a stroll on a trail at Everglades National Park, the grass and shrubs were swarming with these. We'd catch 'em and toss 'em in the nearby canal and watch the bass rise and feast. Nature red in tooth and, er, fin.
If aliens came, you know we'd be the bugs they threw to fish!
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The pieces are moving into place for the final confrontation in Star Wars: Allegiance, part of the Journey to The Rise of Skywalker. As we breeze through the third of four parts of this story, we're going to take a side trip down memory lane, and consider some highlights of the history between the Quarren and Mon Calamari. Punch it!
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Who could have foreseen that the strong drought causing El Nino would turn into a relatively wet one for most areas of New Zealand!
As I write this article in mid-January, it’s a hot sticky night following another 14mls of rain in two day. The regular falls of rain we have received, with some nice fine periods, has really set the season up well for all farmers. Contractors have had a strong grass season and made record amounts of grass silage, and any drought that occurs now is likely to have little impact.
As you read this, you will be well focused on the new year, with kids back to school, the time spent at the beach a distant memory and the regular stresses of everyday life taking hold.
One person recently said to me that “no one has any money”. I had to concur that we live in some very challenging times - whether you are farming or if you live in a town. We are at the stage of the economic cycle where we all feel the pain of elevated prices following a couple of years of high inflation, and must face high interest rates as the Reserve Bank uses their only real tool, the Official Cash Rate, that can only be described as a sledgehammer, to bring inflation under control.
For those of you feeling the pain all I can say is that you must hang on and do what you can to fight your way through as it will get better.
Looking at the agricultural markets it is great to see that milk prices are not only holding but lifting slightly with the most recent Global Dairy Trade auction rising 2.3 per cent. The current season’s milk price futures are sitting just under $8/kgMS, a long way from the season low of $6.70/kgMS.
It would be great to see a similar trend across the board for all agricultural markets, however, it is not the case with lamb remaining at historical lows and the beef schedule falling slightly. Given the abundance of grass the prices of young stock at the yards have risen, and with the schedule dropping, any margin to be made on these animals is now being squeezed.
We live in a world that seems to get more volatile, with the likes of the Russian-Ukrainian War, the Israeli-Gaza conflict or more recently the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis. This all has significant effects on world markets. These influences are ones to watch out for in the year ahead. I guess when we think about the challenges we face we can be thankful we don’t live in one of these countries currently at war.
It is needless to say that we have plenty of feed available for sale at present. But now is the time to order your straw or hay requirements, whether that be for feed or bedding, as it is significantly cheaper to buy it straight from the paddock rather than later in the year due to no double handling. We have some great prices currently so do get in touch.
Christmas 2023/2024 122.5ml compared to 139.5ml for the same time last year.
July 1, 2023, to mid-January 2024 584ml compared to 1339 for the same time the previous year.
September 1, 2023, to mid-January 519ml compared to 965ml the previous year.
Average temperature for the first two weeks of January – 22.8 compared to 20.6 the previous year.


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Sex Segregation in Sports: Why Separate Is Not Equal
by Adrienne N. Milner and Jomills Henry Braddock II
English | 2016 | ISBN: 1440838100 | 216 Pages | True PDF | 4.8 MB
Why isn't segregation based on sex illegal in sports just as race segregation is? This book examines the controversial issue, arguing that'separate but equal'is neither achievable nor constitutional.

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New environment commissioner named
Auditor General Sheila Fraser has named Scott Vaughan the new federal environment commissioner.
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OTTAWA – Auditor General Sheila Fraser has named Scott Vaughan the new federal environment commissioner.
He replaces Ron Thompson, who was appointed acting commissioner in January 2007.
Vaughan is a former official of the Organization of the American States, where he specialized in sustainable development topics, and has also worked at the UN and the North American Commission for Environmental Co-operation.
The environment commissioner is appointed by the auditor general to lead a group of auditors specializing in environment and sustainable development issues.
A so-called green ribbon report released earlier this year recommended that the environment commissioner table in the Commons an annual report on the government's green performance.
Fraser has suggested that environment reports be rolled into the larger sets of regularly tabled auditing documents.
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Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Keith Rowley took to the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday.
He discussed the impact of COVID-19 on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), sustainable development, climate change, gender equity and equality, while commending the leadership of the World Health Organization in efforts to treat the outbreak.
The leader devoted a part of his address to calling for a lifting of the US Blockade on Cuba, highlighting Cuba’s international medical cooperation at this time.
“It is on this note that we maintain that the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed against Cuba, undermines the country’s potential to achieve sustainable development. To this end, Trinidad and Tobago reiterates its call for the unconditional lifting of the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba.”
H.E. Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of the Republic of #TrinidadandTobago, addressed the general debate of the 75th Session of the General Assembly of the #UN today.— UN Information Centre for the Caribbean area (@CaribbeanUN) September 26, 2020
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“We have noted that despite the blockade, the Government of Cuba has demonstrated the true spirit of multilateralism by providing health care personnel to assist countries in different regions of the world in their fight against COVID-19. We commend and thank the Government and People of Cuba for this humanitarian gesture.”
Prime Minister Rowley also reiterated his government’s position before the Assembly as a promoter of peace in the region, and voiced his support for the parliamentary elections set to take place in Venezuela on December 6th.
“In furtherance of this same spirit we ask the Member nations of the UN to continue to support the CARICOM initiatives, encouraged by Norway and Barbados, to bring all elements in Venezuela to accept dialogue and human rights as their guiding lights as we look forward to fair and peaceful elections there in the near future and trust that a satisfactory outcome would lead to a resumption of normalcy in our Caribbean shores as we all aspire together to achieve together in this region.”
The Prime Minister also made a call for debt relief for Trinidad and Tobago and other middle income countries in the region, “In this regard, the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), has cautioned that a debt crisis is looming for the economies of the Latin American and Caribbean sub-region, which will compound their high debt to GDP and debt service ratios. Despite the middle and upper-income status of many economies in the region, a strong case exists that these countries are deserving of special consideration for debt relief.”
“We strongly urge the international community to assist with the financial support needed by developing countries, including middle-income countries like Trinidad and Tobago, to meet their development commitments.”


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Welcome to our handpicked collection of the best books for children aged 10.
We’ve carefully chosen these recommended books for 10-year-olds to make it easier for parents, teachers, and anyone searching for quality literature for young readers. Our reviewed and curated list covers a variety of genres and themes, ensuring a balance between entertainment and education.
Whether you’re seeking thrilling adventures for keen bookworms, relatable coming-of-age stories, or super-fun illustrated reads for more reluctant readers, our guide aims to simplify the process of finding the perfect book for your 10-year-old. Featuring true classics like The Chronicles of Narnia, action-packed adventure series like Percy Jackson and popular illustrated funny stories like Freddy Vs School, we’ve covered all tastes in our top 20 picks of recommended stories for 10-year-olds.
Five of our favourite books to share with children at Christmas time
As the festive season approaches and primary school classrooms are adorned with twinkling lights and tinsel, what better way to celebrate the magic of Christmas than by sharing stories together?
In this blog post, we share five recommended books that are just the ticket for Christmas cheer. These recommendations are designed to provide cosy read-aloud sessions – the perfect calming down time between the excitement of December’s festive activities! The books we’ve picked are among our favourites here at BooksForTopics HQ and can also be found on our Christmas Booklists and Printable Gift Guides.
Grab a blanket and hot chocolate and settle down to enjoy the magic of storytime in the run-up to Christmas.
Recommended for: A classic festive story about kindness and the joy of giving to others
Little Robin Red Vest is a charming picture book about the joy of giving that has the feel of a gentle Just-So story with a festive twist. Many readers will know author Jan Fearnley’s work from Mr Wolf’s Pancakes.
It is the week before Christmas and it’s getting chilly outside. Little Robin washes and irons seven warm vests to keep him cosy in the frosty evenings leading up to Christmas. As each day goes by, Robin encounters a different shivering animal and, full of compassion, he generously offers each animal one of his vests to wear.
Robin’s kindness may have prevented his animal friends from getting colder, but when Christmas Eve arrives he finds himself with nothing warm left to wear. Fortunately, a festive visitor in a red suit and a soft, white beard spots Robin and finds a joyous way to reward him for his kindness to others.
The tale is likely to inspire children to tap into the spirit of giving that Robin demonstrates so unreservedly.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the story’s publication, and to celebrate Nosy Crow has released a new deluxe edition of the bestselling Christmas classic. You’ll find this story nestled among our Christmas picturebook favourites on the BooksForTopics Christmas Books for EYFS and KS1 booklist.
Recommended for: A super-fun chapter book that is easy to read and provides plenty of humour and cheer
Sprinkled with seasonal goodwill and a good dose of ho-ho-ho, this is a perfectly heart-warming and humorous read for the festive season and is the first in a series of three fun Christmassy stories.
Holly Carroll and her family are super-fans of Christmas, but with a bit of help from an extraordinary new friend, Holly discovers that the festive season is not always as cheer-filled for everyone as she once thought. When the world begins to lose its sparkle, Holly finds a way to channel her inner Christmas spirit to embrace her community and make a real difference to those in need.
We thoroughly enjoyed this feel-good read with its loveable cast of characters, festive puns aplenty and themes of kindness, inclusion and sparing a thought for others in the community.
Leah’s Star by Margaret Bateson-Hill & Karin Littlewood
Recommended for: A nativity story told through the tender eyes of a young child.
We love this tender retelling of the Nativity story through the eyes of Leah, the innkeeper’s daughter.
The streets of Bethlehem are bustling with people and Leah’s family are rushed off their feet, housing travellers at her father’s inn. When a woman who is just about to have her baby arrives, Leah’s father finds them a place to rest in his stable.
Wide-eyed with wonder, Leah witnesses a series of extraordinary events, including some rather unusual visitors from afar. The story is full of humanity and at its heart it depicts a young girl’s personal encounter with the very special baby at the centre of the nativity story.
Illustrated with Karin Littlewood’s watercolour scenes, this beautiful picture book brings a familiar Christmas story to life through a fresh pair of eyes and is a worthy addition to your collection of nativity storybooks.
If you are looking for even more Nativity-based Christmas stories, try Usborne’s Twinkly, Twinkly Nativity with its light-up pages, Brian Wildsmith’s beautifully illustrated and engaging recount of the nativity in A Christmas Story or, for a lighter touch, Nicholas Allan’s funny retelling of the nativity through the eyes of a grumpy innkeeper in Jesus’ Christmas Party.
Recommended for: An entertaining musical-turned-chapter-book with novelty value
New for this year, The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas blends the enchantment of the festive season with the joy of music, and one that will appeal to the many children who love both. What sets this book apart is the addition of QR codes sprinkled throughout the narrative, linking to a musical soundtrack of songs that enhance the reading experience. Readers can fully immerse themselves in Leo’s world, with printed lyrics encouraging them to join in the musical adventure. If you fancy a class sing-a-long, this might be just the right Christmas story for you.
The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas recounts Leo, a big fan of all things Christmas, as he navigates the challenges of planning the perfect Christmas while his grieving family is coming to terms with the recent loss of his mother. Leo’s journey to create a magical Christmas for his family unfolds with unexpected twists and challenges, but with a sprinkle of Christmas magic, a happy ending might be around the corner. This story captures the hope that Christmas has to offer even in bleaker seasons of life, and a time to reflect on what matters amid busy Christmas preparations.
As an aside, fans of a certain Baked Potato may notice a little cameo in the catchy song “Chips”, which adds a playful touch for both children and adults.
Drawing on his comedy and musical theatre background, Matt Lucas injects a whimsical charm and a touch of originality into the crowded market of Christmas chapter books this year. The story has earned a spot on our Christmas Booklist for KS2, and the songs and additional activities are available via the author’s website.
Recommended for: A charming take on the origins of St Nicholas, with rich and detailed illustrations that appeal to all ages
Celebrated author–illustrator David Litchfield offers a magical and festive picturebook about generosity and Christmas spirit, which could be enjoyed at different levels across the primary age range.
Kid Christmas of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop is a fresh take on the origin story of Santa Claus (St. Nicholas). It is heartwarming and charming, while teaching about kindness, compassion and love. The illustrations detail Victorian street scenes and the magic of a toy workshop, as well as capturing facial expressions of delight and joy that allow the magic of Christmas to shine through.
When young Nicky discovers that young children are living on the streets and under bridges, he becomes determined to make sure that every child gets the toy they want for Christmas and to give them all a bit of joy in their lives. With the help of his uncles, he sets out on his mission and soon decides that every child in the world must get their most wished-for toy every year at Christmas. Thus the Legend of St. Nick was born.
Kid Christmas is a beautiful and enjoyable book with stunning, rich illustrations accompanying a unique and thoughtful story that will entertain and delight. Older readers in primary classrooms might go on to research the history of St Nicholas, while younger ones will enjoy all the magic of the toy workshop and present delivery drawn out in David Litchfield’s superbly detailed style.
Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales: The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a fresh, modern and wonderfully witty take on the much-loved story, retold in a playful rhyme and accompanied by bright and funny illustrations.
Flaps to lift on every page bring to life the classic story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff and their perilous journey across the river. Take a peek under the bridge to see who’s hiding there, see the troll jump out at the goats, and watch him go tumbling down into the river – SPLASH!
Featuring a free audio reading, complete with music and sound effects! Just scan the QR code on the book with your smart device to hear the story. With this bonus audio feature, you can listen to the story wherever you are, and follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.
Return to a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible . . . Rumaysa: Ever After is the enchanting sequel to Radiya Hafiza’s Rumaysa: A Fairytale – a gorgeously empowering and funny story that spins the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fiercest one of all?
Ever since she escaped her tower, Rumaysa has been searching the land, far and wide, determined to find her long lost parents. But after she receives a mysterious invitation from Saira White, Queen of Bishnara, she is soon pulled into a dark, magical adventure, that threatens her own happily ever after . . .
This eagerly anticipated sequel enchantingly intertwines traditional stories of Princesses, Princes, Witches and Beasts with a fresh and empowering perspective, beautifully illustrated by Rhaida El Touny.
Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door and the Birthday Present Disaster is the third title in a fun and inclusive, young magical adventure series for readers of 6-8 from Lola Morayo. Inspired by fairies and magical creatures from world mythology it is gorgeously illustrated in black and white throughout by Cory Reid.
Aziza notices that the Secret Fairy Door in her bedroom is covered in a cute ribbon tied in a very messy bow. It’s a sure sign that she’s about to go on a new adventure.
Aziza opens the door and finds herself in the Palace just in time for Princess Peri’s birthday party. Tiko is organizing the party and wants everything to be just right for his friend. There are party games, delicious food and lots of friends ready to celebrate. It’s very exciting! But Peri needs Aziza’s help when some special presents go missing. . .
Packed with mischief, friendship and magic, Aziza is perfect for fans of Isadora Moon.
Look out for other titles in the series: Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door and the Mermaid’s Treasure, coming soon.
In a bustling marketplace in Iran, a traditional storyteller regales her audience with the tale of Prince Zal and the Simorgh. High up on the Mountain of Gems lives the Simorgh, a wise phoenix whose flapping wings disperse the seeds of life across the world. When King Sam commands that his long-awaited newborn son Zal be abandoned because of his white hair, the Simorgh adopts the baby and raises him alongside her own chicks and teaches him everything she knows. But when the king comes to regret his actions, Prince Zal will learn that the most important lesson of all is forgiveness.
In this special edition, the story has been set to music, with each instrument representing a different character. You can download music composed by Amir Eslami (ney), Nilufar Habibian (qanun), Saeid Kord Mafi (santur), and Arash Moradi (tanbur). The music accompanies Sally Pomme Clayton’s stunning narration of this classic tale from the Shahnameh.
The latest summary of findings indicates that 30% of children’s books published in 2022 feature a racially minoritised character, a significant and consistent increase from the 4% first reported in 2017.
This increase is also echoed in the upward trend of racially minoritised main characters up from 1% in 2017 to 14% in 2022 and a 5 percentage point increase on last year.
Variation Across Text Types
For the first year in its history, the report shows a decrease in minority representation in picturebooks and non-fiction for 2022. Only fiction titles showed an increase in racially minoritised presence, while there was a year-on-year decrease in presence for non-fiction and picturebooks.
Minoritised representation in fiction increased from 11% in 2021 to 15% in 2022, while representation in non-fiction dropped from 41% in 2021 to 30% in 2022, and picturebooks from 61% to 52% year on year.
Nonetheless, the increase in representative fiction was welcomed by CLPE as much needed and going some way towards closing the marked gap between the text types, but warns it will be important to continue to carefully monitor the gap to ensure that the gains made in recent years are not undermined through a regression of presence.
The commendable 26 percentage point rise in representation from the first report indicates that there are significantly more representative titles available to young readers now compared to 6 years ago.
What is Meaningful Representation?
The report also comments on some of the challenges to the research process, including identifying meaningful representations of character. This quality is often easier to analyse in illustrated titles, where the appearance of skin tone, physical characteristics, props and visual cues contribute to the character portrayal.
However, in non-illustrated fiction, the lack of text-based cues to support the identification of racially minoritised characters was raised as a difficulty. The report writers bring to light the question: Can a book be considered meaningfully representative and inclusive if the portrayal of racially minoritised characters is indecipherable?
With that in mind, the report praises work where character details are thoughtfully and authentically incorporated. The report writers direct readers to the world of creatives who “seemingly effortlessly achieve such standards” – naming several authors including Catherine Johnson, Patrice Lawrence, Varsha Shah and Sabine Adeyinka. The report says of these writers:
“What they all have in common is their ability to draw on their intimate knowledge of the realities, communities and cultures they seek to represent and a real dedication to carefully considered research. They in turn use this knowledge and research to shape well-crafted multi-dimensional characters with subtle details that provide enough insight to develop understanding, invite connection and paint a picture in the reader’s mind.”
This year’s report pays particular attention to the range and breadth of genres that have seen minoritised characters become a meaningful part of the literary mainstream. From Fantasy and Historical to Comedy, the report highlights and celebrates stories that include racially minoritised characters in multi-dimensional and nuanced ways. The report names quite a number of texts that exemplify the “quality of presence they hope to encounter in all representative books.”
Recognising the importance of teachers, booksellers, librarians, book champions and organisations that are doing excellent work on the ground on a day-to-day basis, the report writers reiterate the checklist of key questions from last year’s reports, particularly useful for those involved in children’s publishing, curation and book selection:
Determining Meaningful Presence
Do the characters of colour featured in the books we publish/stock reflect the UK population and the world at large, not as a tick box exercise but as a meaningful and accurate representation of the interconnected, diverse society within which our children are growing up?
Are characters of colour central to a broad range of narratives?
Do characters of colour exist across a range of genres and within both fiction and non-fiction?
Are there a variation and balance of themes explored in the titles in which characters of colour feature?
Have you been attentive to the position that a character of colour holds in the narrative? What position does the character hold? What is the dynamic within the cast? What is the extent of their agency and contribution to the plot?
Have careful research and consideration been exercised to ensure respectful, nuanced and layered portrayals of characters of colour?
Are characters of colour well developed and authentically portrayed? How effectively are their being and personality conveyed?
Ensuring Breadth and Balance
Are readers able to encounter varied portrayals of characters of colour, depicted with a range of personalities and represented as experiencing a full spectrum of emotions in the books you produce/ stock?
Is the content of our titles balanced, allowing for cultural specificity without reducing characterisations to derogatory stereotypes or one-dimensional shorthand?
Have we assessed the balance of our output/ stock to ensure that characters of colour are not predominantly defined by their struggle, suffering, exceptionalism or ‘otherness?
Valuing the Creatives
Is there a sustained investment in both established and new authors from a range of backgrounds who are able to paint characters and worlds with the integrity that the subject matter deserves? Does your output/ stock reflect this diversity of talent?
There is still some way to go before UK children’s books more accurately reflect the reality of the school population of England, but the speed of change serves to reinforce the benefit and tangible impact of the survey and a wide range of other initiatives across the publishing, charity and literature sectors. It is the intention of CLPE and their partners to continue to publish this survey, at least for the next few years.
Farrah Serroukh Executive Director of Research and Development said: ‘We welcome the increase in overall output and were pleased to encounter more variation in the breadth of realities reflected in the literature we reviewed. We encourage publishers and creatives to build on the traction of recent years and continue to strive towards improving the volume and quality of titles that meaningfully reflect realities available to young readers.’
To view the full version of CLPE’s Reflecting Realities Survey of Ethnic Representation within UK Children’s Literature click here.
Each Peach Pear Plum is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character.
In this book With your little eye, Take a look, And play ‘I spy’

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How do you fix a tail light cover?
If you simply have a crack in your tail light cover, some craft glue may do the trick. But, if the damage is more severe, you’ll want to cover the exposed area with some lens repair tape. You can get this at most auto parts stores – including here at the dealership.
Is it hard to replace a tail light cover?
Finding a replacement taillight assembly is easy. Simply enter “taillight” into your favorite search engine. You’ll be amazed at the number of hits you get. Most of the companies sell low-priced offshore “knockoffs” of the original equipment (OEM) parts.
How long does it take to replace a tail light?
Fortunately, tail light bulb replacement isn’t difficult and shouldn’t take you more than 45 minutes to an hour to complete. Be aware that newer models may be a little more complicated than older ones, as there will be more wires to disconnect.
Will AutoZone replace a tail light?
Will AutoZone replace tail light? An AutoZone store employee may be able to help you replace your brake lights/tail lights, headlights, and other exterior car lights, but the company does not officially offer this as a service, an AutoZone corporate customer service representative said.
Why is my left tail light not working?
If only one of the tail lights appears to be out, the mechanic should check to see if the unlit bulb is burned out. Over time, bulbs will eventually fail and need to be replaced. The mechanic will check the filament in the unlit bulb to see if it is broken. If so, he or she will replace the bad bulb with a new one.
What is a tail light relay?
A brake light switch is a small electrical relay attached to the brake pedal. When the switch is actuated, the movement completes a circuit that turns on your brake lights and signals to other drivers that you may be slowing down. This also sends a signal to relevant systems in your car that your brakes are activated.
Is the brake light and the tail light the same bulb?
Brake lights and tail lights have the same location, but it is usually NOT the same light bulb. If your vehicle is using a double filament bulb, it is technically the same light bulb, but each filament is on a different circuit.
How do you check a tail light bulb?
Test the tail light bulb socket with a digital multimeter Touch the black probe to a clean metal surface. Then probe the two terminals in the socket. You should see +12 volts. If the test light doesn’t light, power isn’t getting to the socket.
A simple repair with a few tools and materials will do just fine.
- Remove the plastic tail light lens.
- Turn the tail light over so you are looking at the inside.
- Prepare the crack filler.
- Shake the bottle extremely well.
- Fill the syringe with the material, and then carefully fill in the crack using the syringe.
How long do tail light bulbs last?
Some bulbs can last for up to five or six years (traditional, incandescent bulbs). However, LED bulbs have a life expectancy of 12 years or more. Another factor that can affect the life of the vehicle is the amount of voltage being sent through the wiring.
What is a tail light on a car?
Tail Lights are mounted to the rear of the car above the bumper. They are red in color and have accompanying white lights beside them to indicate when the vehicle is in reverse. When you’re on the road, tail lights make other car’s aware of your presence so that you can travel safely in the dark.
Do tail lights turn on when headlights turn on?
Tail lights are like daytime running lights: they are always on. Not true. They turn on with the headlights.
Where is the tail light located on a car?
Location of Tail Lights Tail lights are on the rear end of the vehicle, facing rearward. Some tail lights have reflective material inside of them to help amplify the light, allowing them to appear brighter and larger.
How do you check a tail light?
Checking Your Tail Lights Alone For all tests, turn your ignition key to the “Run” position, with the engine switched off. Turn your lights on, then walk to the rear of the vehicle, and check that both lamp clusters are showing illuminated bulbs.
How do I know if my tail light socket is bad?
Test the socket by attaching the clip of the continuity tester to the hot screw terminal, the black wire lead. Then, touch the probe to the metal tab in the bottom of the socket. The tester should glow. If it doesn’t, the socket is faulty and needs to be replaced.


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Liverpool and Tottenham fans get the party started in scorching Madrid as they arrive en masse ahead of Champions League final
- Liverpool face Tottenham in Champions League final on Saturday night
- Supporters are heading to Madrid by any form of transport they can use
- Party atmosphere in Spanish capital is bubbling up ahead of weekend
- Fans were seen lapping up sunshine and temperatures are around 32 degrees
The all-British showdown at Atletico Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano is to attract thousands to the city over the next few days.
And the influx has already started with a carnival atmosphere bubbling up as the first revellers settle in.
Liverpool and Tottenham fans have started to arrive in their droves in Madrid
Thousands are to make the trip from the UK to the Wanda Metropoliano stadium
There is already a part atmosphere in the Spanish capital as the fans take over
Temperatures are hovering just over the 32 degree mark and those who have arrived are embracing the holiday feel in bars and restaurants.
Jurgen Klopp masks, half-and-half scarfs and specially made banners could all be seen among the Spurs and Liverpool supporters setting up camp.
The stadium will hold 67,000 on Saturday but tens out thousands more are travelling to Madrid either in the hope of scavenging one or simply soaking up the atmosphere in the city.
Tickets are not easy to come by. Category one were priced at €600 (£528), category two at €450 (£396), category three at €180 (£158) and category four at €70 (£62).
With temperatures soaring to around 30 degrees, fans were seen lapping up the sunshine
Liverpool and Tottenham were also only allocated 16,613 tickets, meaning second-hand website can flog them for astronomical prices.
There is also a large allocation of corporate tickets and business seats come in a variety of categories, ranging from 'Deluxe Club', which costs €3,900 (£3,440), to the 'Silver', which would set you back €6,900 (£6,090).
The mad scramble to be able to watch the action from a seat at the Wanda Metropolitano aside, the fans who have made the trip are surely in for an unforgettable few days.
Nothing can dampen the spirits of those descending on Madrid as the two Premier League sides compete for the greatest prize in European football.
A Liverpool supporter sits ina bar at Plaza Mayor square in downtown Madrid


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by Naguib Mahfouz
Egypt. 1961. 160 pages.
For the Berlin group
After four years in prison, the skilled young thief Said Mahran emerges bent on revenge. He finds a world that has changed in more ways than one. Egypt has undergone a revolution and, on a more personal level, his beloved wife and his trusted henchman, who conspired to betray him to the police, are now married to each other and are keeping his six-year-old daughter from him. But in the most bitter betrayal, his mentor, Rauf Ilwan, once a firebrand revolutionary who convinced Said that stealing from the rich in a unjust society is an act of justice, is now himself a rich man, a respected newspaper editor who wants nothing to do with the disgraced Said. As Said’s wild attempts to achieve his idea of justice badly misfire, he becomes a hunted man so driven by hatred that he can only recognize too late his last chance at redemption.
About the author
Born in Cairo in 1911, Naguib Mahfouz began writing when he was seventeen. His first novel was published in 1939 and ten more were written before the Egyptian Revolution of July 1952, when he stopped writing for several years. One novel was republished in 1953, however, and the appearance of the Cairo Triology, Bayn al Qasrayn, Qasr al Shawq, Sukkariya (Between-the-Palaces, Palace of Longing, Sugarhouse) in 1957 made him famous throughout the Arab world as a depictor of traditional urban life. With The Children of Gebelawi (1959), he began writing again, in a new vein that frequently concealed political judgements under allegory and symbolism. Works of this second period include the novels, The Thief and the Dogs (1961), Autumn Quail (1962), Small Talk on the Nile (1966), and Miramar (1967), as well as several collections of short stories.
Until 1972, Mahfouz was employed as a civil servant, first in the Ministry of Mortmain Endowments, then as Director of Censorship in the Bureau of Art, as Director of the Foundation for the Support of the Cinema, and, finally, as consultant on Cultural Affairs to the Ministry of Culture. The years since his retirement from the Egyptian bureaucracy have seen an outburst of further creativity, much of it experimental. He is now the author of no fewer than thirty novels, more than a hundred short stories, and more than two hundred articles. Half of his novels have been made into films which have circulated throughout the Arabic-speaking world. In Egypt, each new publication is regarded as a major cultural event and his name is inevitably among the first mentioned in any literary discussion from Gibraltar to the Gulf. (Text and image credits: Les Prix Nobel, 1988)
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Smartphones have increasingly infiltrated every aspect of modern life, to the point where young adults in particular consider them an item they can’t live without.
Indeed, new research by global asset management firm Legg Mason has revealed that the so-called millennial generation – adults aged between 18 and 35, are almost twice as likely to use mobile phones as their older counterparts.
More than nine in ten millennials use their handsets to get online, while just 52 per cent of baby boomers do the same.
Perhaps not surprisingly, this has fundamentally affected how different age groups expect to interact with various service providers.
For instance, nearly half of millennials in the UK would like to use their smartphones to do their financial planning.
According to Legg Mason, this is a higher proportion than in any other European country. Furthermore, only 13 per cent of British baby boomers shared the same view, indicating a clear gap in attitudes between the age groups.
Financial services providers will therefore find themselves under growing pressure to cater to both markets, offering face-to-face services in branches and high-quality, mobile-optimised services for the smartphone generation.
Justin Ede, head of distribution for Europe and the Americas at Legg Mason, said: “Services that have traditionally always been delivered face-to-face are now becoming automated, and the use of smartphones for financial planning is another step in that direction.
“Indeed, these statistics reveal the extent to which the demand for fully digital solutions is growing among the younger generation and it will be interesting to see how financial services businesses respond to the challenges this presents.”
Crucially, however, the figures showed that young adults aren’t completely calling for the human element to be taken away.
In fact, fewer than one in five respondents in the UK were in favour of adopting a tech-only financial planning solution, or an option that is led by technology and slightly backed up by human interaction.
So while digital services are sought after and popular, especially among younger adults, relatively few are calling for technology to lead the way.
An element of human interaction is always desirable, particularly if a person is engaged in complex transactions or when they need to have lengthy discussions with a bank or financial advisor.
There are some roles that technology simply can’t fulfil – not yet, anyway.
But when it comes to straightforward tasks such as transferring money to another person or setting up a standing order, it seems as if people are very happy to turn to technology.
Smartphones are fully-fledged computers in our pockets, so it makes perfect sense for them to be used in such ways.
By letting us manage our finances on the move, the whole process can be quick, painless and convenient.
And let’s face it, these aren’t attributes we typically associate with dealing with the bank!


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Driving to work last week, I was struck by a National Public Radio report from China.
Frank Langfitt, the network’s China correspondent, had driven two brothers from Shanghai back to their native village, deep in the countryside. A theme of the piece was that both brothers, reared on a small farm where their parents still lived and where an outhouse was the toilet facility, had become successful lawyers in Shanghai.
Athena was the Greek goddess of war and wisdom, or, some would say, the embodiment of both evil and good.
Many of you noticed and remarked on something we were pretty pleased with a week and a half ago. We had the results of the UNC-Duke basketball game in The Herald-Sun the morning after the game.
Amazing. Just ... amazing.
Here we are, six years later, six years of mom jeans and golf dates and taking the girls for ice cream. And yet, some of us are still hung up on the perceived "otherness," the "not like us"-ness, of Barack Obama.
In the mid-1970s, my wife, Pat, and I lived in an apartment that was half the second floor of a house on Raleigh’s Chamberlain Street, a few blocks from the N.C. State University campus.
Just off the University of North Carolina campus on East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, a little-noticed plaque put there in 2003 (replacing an earlier one) notes that road is part of the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway.
The news that Google, that juggernaut of the Information Age, is bringing super-high-speed Internet connections to Durham and the rest of the Triangle generated no small amount of excitement last week.
I’ve noted before that The Herald-Sun is about to hang its shingle in new quarters this month. As I write this mid-week, we’re on the very cusp of that move. When you read this, if all has gone well, we’ll be in our new digs – although it may be another day or so.
Ten years ago Saturday – yesterday – I became editor of The Herald-Sun, returning to Durham after a 35-year absence. What a decade it has been since.
It is hard to believe another year is just days away. If time seems to drag when we’re young, its pace accelerates as birthdays pile up.
But, ready or not, 2015 is at our doorstep.
Not long after I moved back here a decade ago, I observed to a Duke professor that I was struck that virtually every student I saw on campus seemed to be on a cell phone or displaying the tell-tale dangling white cords of iPod earbuds.
Protestors who have filled city streets have succeeded in driving a community conversation not just about police practices, the criminal justice system, race and society, but also about protest itself.
“Don't know much about history
“Don't know much biology
“Don't know much about a science book
“Don't know much about the French I took”
-- Sam Cooke, “Wonderful World,”
Nov. 22 passed relatively quietly eight days ago. Not much was made of the cataclysmic event that occurred 51 years before, although it was mentioned here and there in the news.


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The usage of "social media" has undergone explosive growth in recent months driven by what appears to be an almost insatiable desire to "stay connected." But how have these new forms of media influenced consumer choice when it comes to evaluating and purchasing travel services? The results of the most recent travelhorizons survey, co-authored every 90 days by Ypartnership and the U.S. Travel Association, reveal some intriguing insights.
According to the nationally representative survey of just over 2,200 U.S. adults that was conducted in October 2009, almost six out of 10 (59 percent) of active travelers have visited a social networking site. Their most popular activities while on these sites include uploading photos/videos (49 percent) and rating products or services (46 percent). Roughly one-quarter have visited a chat room and/or posted content to a blog. Nearly half (46 percent) check new postings to their site(s) at least once a day.
Facebook enjoys the highest incidence of visitation (almost half of active travelers have visited, and fully one-third have posted a personal page), while roughly one-quarter of active travelers have visited MySpace. Both percentages are up significantly from just one year ago. And when it comes to searching social sites for content, the incidence of visiting YouTube eclipses that of TripAdvisor by a wide margin.
But to what extent does the content found on these sites influence consumer choice when it comes to the evaluation and selection of travel service suppliers? Right now, not much, because site visitation for travel planning purposes remains quite low. By way of illustration, only one in 10 Facebook users seeks advice about either destinations or travel service suppliers, and just one in 20 has joined a community of users who share common travel interests:
* 11 percent ask advice about a destination
* 8 percent ask advice about a travel supplier
* 6 percent learn about travel deals
* 5 percent get updates on destinations and travel suppliers
* 5 percent have joined a community with like travel interests
That's today, however. How quickly this may change is a matter of considerable speculation given the remarkable rate of penetration these sites have achieved in such a short period of time. Yet, for now, consumers continue to seek and respond to information about travel services and suppliers from more established offline and online media sources.

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The Cure for Planetary Amnesia
Do You Suffer from Shifting Baseline Syndrome?
(Global Heart | Esther Haasnoot) Do you suffer from Shifting Baseline Syndrome? Probably yes.
Rediscovering our connection to nature
The British government is seriously considering making “nature education” a compulsory subject for all students. Indeed, it is advocating environmental education programs from elementary school to university.
“Every child in every country should have a right to nature education. They have the right to be introduced to the awe and wonder of the natural world and to experience how it contributes to our lives.”
Could an environmental education program really make a difference? I think so, especially regarding our relationship with nature and the ongoing ecological crisis we are in. Because apparently, we all suffer from Shifting Baseline Syndrome to a greater or lesser degree.
What is Shifting Baseline Syndrome?
The term Shifting Baseline Syndrome (SBS) describes an “environmental generational amnesia.” Simply put, Shifting Baseline Syndrome is “a gradual change in accepted standards for the state of the natural environment due to a lack of experience, memory and/or knowledge of its past state.” In this sense, without memory, knowledge, or experience of past environmental conditions, our current generation cannot perceive how much our environment has changed. Each subsequent generation experiences less connection to nature. Our affinity for nature fades, our sense of what is “normal” is gradually changing. As a result, it becomes increasingly difficult for us to understand, care for, and protect our natural world. This way, many of nature’s systems are lost or on the verge of collapse.
Continued Alienation of Humans from Their Natural Environment
We can change the numbers and the anatomy of the animals and plants that live around us. We acquired this ability when we stopped wandering and built settlements for ourselves and began to modify animals and plants.
Gradually, important traditions and indigenous cultures with a deep-rooted understanding of nature have been suppressed and sidelined. We are so selfish and greedy that we can destroy a rainforest, the most important and diverse ecosystem in existence, replace it with single-species plantations to feed the burgeoning human population on the other side of the world. We plunder every corner of the world, apparently without knowing or caring what the consequences might be, and call it normal.
Colonialism, slave trade, industrialism, capitalism, and intensive agriculture are all ways that have transformed natural landscapes across the planet. Nature is what we are an inseparable part of and therefore dependent on. It is undoubtedly not an accessory that we can plunder without consequence.
The consequences of ecological degradation, extinction, and climate crisis can be immediate. Think about it, hunger, thirst, fear, or experiencing a precarious water supply during a drought, losing a home, a familiar landscape – migrating from places that become gradually or immediately uninhabitable due to a changing climate, drought, forest fire, earthquake, rising sea, deforestation, or pollution.
Where has this greed and selfishness gotten us? Despite all materialism, power, and abundance, we experience emptiness, dissatisfaction, lack, even loneliness, yet we consider this normal and natural.
About the Cure for Planetary Amnesia
As our tolerance to environmental degradation increases, the wildlife declines, there is an increase in pollution and loss of natural habitats. We also see a loss of understanding of what is “natural” when every generation redefines “normal” with every change.
It is unwise, unhealthy, and unnatural to ignore that nature is retreating. We know that Nature and natural habitats have been decimated by the ecological devastation wrought around the world.
We live under the threat of losing species, habitats, landscapes, and a deeply rooted way of life. The effects of the “Shifting Baseline Syndrome” or Planetary Amnesia include changes in health and well-being and changes in emotions, attitudes, and behaviors. Regular contact with nature is essential for optimal social, emotional, cognitive, and motor development. If nature is so fundamental to our well-being, it should be considered a basic need and not a luxury.
Either way, environmental and nature education seems necessary to collectively address the shifting baseline syndrome. For repeated, positive experiences with the natural environment in early childhood are undeniably the basis for a deep and lifelong attachment to nature into adulthood. Forest Schools, which originated in Scandinavia, affirm the social and educational value of spending part of the school day in nature. Together, let us define a new “normal” that makes us thrive and grow in love and connection with nature.
Esther Haasnoot is intuitive and healer. Also, the initiator of Global Heart magazine. Where she encourages and inspires towards a conscious, healthy, harmonious, sustainable, and loving society. To create an uplifting and positive future for all of us.