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Fitness, wellness and everything in between has been my life. It began with Pilates in Australia, complementing my ballet training, and continued throughout my years at The Royal Ballet School and over the duration of my professional, international ballet and dance career in Europe and Australia.
I completed my Diploma of Pilates, having taught, presented at conferences and educated throughout London and Sydney.
My introduction to Lagree was at Heartcore in London, where I was impressed with how it introduced me to a new perspective in strength training. I’m passionate at how movement has the power to change one’s life and look forward to seeing you in class where I’ll offer a little extra detail to get the most from you mind and body.
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Guitarist Billy Gibbons’ and bassist Dusty Hill’s toys can be summed up by three Bs: bold, Bolin-made, and because they said so.
ZZ Top likes to change up the look of their stage from year to year. For 2013, ZZ went with the Magnatone combos onstage. They have a great classic look that fits ZZ. For Dusty’s stage sound, they use one on each side. “These are not miked,” tech TJ Gordon says. “I send three lines to front of house: one clean, one dirty, and an iso box with an Eminence bass speaker in it.”
ZZ Top approaches gear like they approach facial hair: Go big or go home. Billy Gibbons’ tech Elwood Francis and Dusty Hill’s tech Ken “TJ” Gordon give us the behind-the-scenes rundown of the current touring setup.
Billy Gibbons’ Gear
Here’s a glimpse at what Billy’s been using live, but let it be known that it’s already changed. “We started the tour using the Les Pauls for the encores, but that gave way to whatever guitars we happened to pick up along the way,” said Billy Gibbons’ tech Elwood Francis from the road in mid-November. “Things change at the drop of a hat. In the past week, we've acquired four guitars and six fuzz boxes—and the tour only has three more gigs.”
Dusty Hill’s Gear
Tech Ken “TJ” Gordon describes Dusty Hill’s bass tone as, “Texas blues with a little nastiness and a lot whoooo!” Here he guides us through Hill’s gear, including a collection of basses that were custom-made to match the guitars of bandmate Billy Gibbons.


A rocket attack by Hamas-led fighters in Tel Aviv interrupted a broadcast and forced the presenter and assembled guests to seek shelter.
Israel's defence 'Iron Drome' system issued a 'Code Red' warning that can be heard as the newscast stopped.
It's been an emotionally exhausting day in Israel and Gaza as hopes for peace were raised then dashed then raised then dashed again.
In the court of international opinion, this is how Israel wins a battle and still manages to lose the war.
Until the Israelis and the Palestinians find a way of resolving the underlining conflict this will not be more than a pause.


The University of York’s analysis on the state of the UK private rented sector was shocking, finding that one in three homes in England at the lowest rents are classed as non-decent, with children living in unacceptable conditions.
Read Guardian letters on this topic
DR UK CEO Kamran Mallick talks about how he left home and the current shortage of suitable accessible housing
We need to focus on innovation and scaling up the solutions that make the sector work better, now.
DR UK CEO Kamran Mallick and others offer their solutions.
Britain’s population continues to expand and age, and in Britain the number of people with accessible-housing needs exceeds 11.9 million. Many of these people are waiting for an appropriate standard of accommodation which will allow them to live independently. With less than a third of planning authorities displaying a commitment to any type of accessible homes in their local plans, this problem will only increase.
As housing and service providers, we have identified that the lack of accessibility not only impacts personal independence. It can have a knock-on effect in terms of social inclusion, employment and maintaining good physical and mental health.
With the number of new communities and housing developments being planned in Britain, we encourage local authorities, developers, planners and builders to consider accessibility as a fundamental design principle.
Accessible housing is a national issue and concerns everyone. We are all ageing. Inevitably, a proportion of us will need some form of adaptation, assistive technology or accessible features to support us through changing life circumstances. Everyone has a stake in the provision of accessible homes. We hope everyone will add their voice to the call for supply to meet demand.
Kamran Mallick Chief executive, Disability Rights UK Sheron Carter Chief executive, Habinteg Housing, David Orr Chief executive, National Housing Federation, Terrie Alafat Chief executive, Chartered Institute of Housing, Caroline Abrahams Charity director, Age UK, Kate Henderson Chief executive, Town and Country Planning Association, Anna Dixon Chief executive, Centre for Ageing Better, Sue Adams Chief executive, Care and Repair England, David Sinclair Director, International Longevity Centre, Jeremy Porteus Chief executive, Housing LIN, Malcolm Booth Chief executive, National Federation Of Occupational Pensioners, Mike Duggan General secretary, Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance, Steve Edwards Chief executive, National Association of Retired Police Officers,
With many thanks to: Disability Rights UK for the original story.


De Blasio, who worked in President Bill Clinton's administration and ran Hillary Rodham Clinton's Senate campaign before being elected to the City Council and then public advocate, also showcased his interracial family throughout the campaign. One TV commercial starring his Afro-sporting 15-year-old son, Dante, is already regarded as an iconic political ad.
That momentum propelled him over the 40 percent mark needed to avoid a runoff, an unthinkable occurrence for much of the year.
Lhota was head of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority when Superstorm Sandy struck last year and received widespread acclaim for getting the subways, trains and tunnels back quickly. He became the darling of the Republican Party, though Lhota had never before run for office.
After a tougher-than-expected primary challenge from billionaire grocery store magnate John Catsimatidis, he spent weeks needling de Blasio about the Democrat's time in Nicaragua in the 1980s with the left-wing Sandinistas, a topic that most voters met with a shrug.
In the campaign's stretch run, he began to effectively showcase his bipartisan credentials — he worked for Giuliani, a Republican, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat — and boasted that, unlike de Blasio, he has run large organizations. He also unleashed harsh rhetoric and a hard-hitting TV ad suggesting that the city could return to its crime-filled ways if de Blasio won.
He made some inroads in the polls but still trails by nearly 40 points with just days to go.
"It seems like the city wants a Democrat right now," said Christina Greer, political science professor at Fordham University. "Five terms of heavy-handed government has tired people out. People are ready for something different."


For several years (2004-2008) I created editorial drawings for Logos: a journal of modern society & culture.
"Logos is a quarterly journal of modern culture, politics and society that features articles on the arts, politics, culture, the social sciences and humanities as well as original fiction and poetry."
Not unlike my earlier work for The Daily Nexus, I read the articles and came up with an image that complemented and summarized the authors' ideas. My very first drawing was for an article about Lula da Silva. Lula was elected president of Brazil and the article was about his being the very first "worker" president in the Americas. So I created a drawing where the flag of Brazil became the surface of a road and the blue circle with "ordem e progresso" became a manhole cover, lifted and resting on the flag. A white ladder sticks out of the hole showing that this president has either come up from the lower rungs of society or that he has rolled up his sleeves and gone under the image of Brazil to fix things.


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Opp Asterias’ Phase I/IIa early cohort data for AST-OPC1 excites for spinal cord potential despite uncontrolled data caution - experts
Asterias Biotherapeutics’ (NYSEAMERICAN:AST) AST-OPC1 initial cohort data from its Phase I/IIa study has experts cautiously excited for its potential to treat spinal cord injury in this and additional cohorts. Given the uncontrolled trial design, efficacy possibility can be hedged, they said; however, the data was strong enough to convince them of a real effect size.
Analysts stated they were impressed with the level of motor improvement in particular patients, noting other cohorts could also show similar benefits. However, they did not discuss the potential for further improvements at later time points. Experts cautioned of the dangers of interpreting the Phase I/IIa uncontrolled data; however, the study’s benefits were superior enough to historical controls to convince them they were a result of the therapeutic. Experts added they expected the current cohort to continue to improve over time, with one noting patients will be followed up for 15 years. Additional cohorts assessing higher doses (20 million cells) and those with higher baseline function could have potential to show even greater motor benefit than the patients in the current presented dataset, they added.
The 35-patient Phase I/IIa (NCT02302157) study reported out on 2 October from one of its five cohorts testing AST-OPC1. The study’s primary endpoint is safety, whilst the key secondary endpoint testing efficacy is neurological function as measured by upper extremity motor scores and motor level on the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI), according to ClinicalTrials.gov.
The next data point will be 12-month results from the 20 million cell cohort, and this has the potential to be even more efficacious, said investigator Dr Richard Fessler, professor of neurosurgery, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois.

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Do I Have A Medical Malpractice-Wrongful Death Case?The scope of the medical malpractice issue.
Data differ drastically on the number of medical mistakes that occur in the United States. Some research studies put the number of medical errors in excess of one million yearly while other studies put the number as low as a couple of hundred thousand. It is commonly accepted nevertheless that iatrogenic illness (disease or injury brought on by a medical error or medical treatment) is the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. See, The JOURNAL of the AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (JAMA) Vol 284, No 4, July 26th 2000.
As an attorney who has actually limited his practice to representation of victims injured by another person's neglect, medical or otherwise, I have received thousands of calls from potential clients over the last Twenty Years asking me if they have a medical malpractice case. Because medical malpractice litigation is extremely costly and really protracted the attorneys in our firm are extremely cautious exactly what medical malpractice cases in which we opt to get included. It is not uncommon for a lawyer, or law practice to advance lawsuits expenses in excess of $100,000.00 just to get a case to trial. These expenses are the costs connected with pursuing the lawsuits that include expert witness fees, deposition expenses, exhibit preparation and court expenses. What follows is a summary of the concerns, concerns and factors to consider that the attorneys in our firm think about when discussing with a client a prospective medical malpractice case.
Exactly What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical Malpractice is medical treatment that breaches of the "Requirement of Care" for medical doctors (or nurses, chiropractic physicians, dental professionals, podiatric doctors and so on.) which results in an injury or death. "Requirement of Care" means medical treatment that an affordable, sensible medical supplier in the same neighborhood should supply. Many cases include a disagreement over what the appropriate requirement of care is. The standard of care is generally provided through the use of expert testament from consulting medical professionals that practice or teach medicine in the same specialized as the offender( s).
When did the malpractice happen (Statute of Limitations)?
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In Ohio the medical malpractice statute of constraints is one year from the date of the malpractice, or the last date the offender dealt with the plaintiff (victim) or the date the plaintiff found or fairly must have found the malpractice. Some states have a two year statute of constraints. In Ohio if the victim is a small the statute of restrictions will not even start to run till the minor ends up being 18 years of ages. Be advised however derivative claims for parents might run many years previously. If you believe you may have a case it is very important you contact an attorney soon. Irrespective of the statute of constraints, medical professionals transfer, witnesses vanish and memories fade. The quicker counsel is engaged the sooner essential proof can be maintained and the better your opportunities are of prevailing.
What did the physician do or cannot do?
Just due to the fact that a patient does not have an effective arise from a surgical treatment, medical procedure or medical treatment does not in and of itself indicate the physician made a mistake. Medical practice is by no indicates a guarantee of good health or a complete recovery. Most of the time when a patient experiences a not successful result from medical treatment it is not because the medical provider slipped up. The majority of the time when there is a bad medical outcome it is in spite of good, quality treatment not because of sub-standard healthcare.
3 Questions to Ask Your Lawyer - FOX10 News - WALA
Choosing a lawyer to handle your case can seem like an overwhelming task, and of course you want to makes sure you’ve chosen the right one. Attorney David Greene from Greene & Phillips Law Firm joined us on Studio10 to explain the three most important questions you should ask your personal injury lawyer before you hire them.The following questions and answers below were provided by Greene & Phillips: 3 Questions to Ask Your Lawyer - FOX10 News - WALA
When going over a potential case with a client it is very important that the client have the ability to tell us why they believe there was medical negligence. As we all know people often die from cancer, cardiovascular disease or organ failure even with excellent medical care. However, we also understand that individuals usually must not pass away from knee surgery, appendix elimination, hernia repair or some other "small" surgery. When something extremely unforeseen like that occurs it definitely deserves checking out whether there was a medical error. If in doubt most medical malpractice lawyers will discuss your case with you informally on the telephone. Most legal representatives do not charge for an initial consultation in negligence cases.
So what if there was a medical error (near cause)?
In any negligence case not just is the burden of proof on the plaintiff to show the medical malpractice the complainant should likewise show that as a direct result of the medical carelessness some injury or death resulted (damages). This is called "near cause." Because medical malpractice lawsuits is so costly to pursue the injuries should be considerable to necessitate moving on with the case. All medical errors are "malpractice" nevertheless only a little portion of errors generate medical malpractice cases.
By way of example, if a moms and dad takes his kid to the emergency room after a skateboard accident and the ER medical professional does not do x-rays in spite of an obvious bend in the child's lower arm and informs the father his kid has "just a sprain" this likely is medical malpractice. But, if the child is appropriately diagnosed within a couple of days and makes a complete healing it is not likely the "damages" are extreme sufficient to undertake a claim that likely would cost in excess of $50,000.00. Nevertheless, if because of http://steve49jake.qowap.com/10379128/evaluating-lawyers-a-handy-overview-of-employing-a-general-practice-lawyer -up in being effectively identified, the kid has to have his arm re-broken and the growth plate is irreparably damaged due to the delay then the damages likely would require more investigation and a possible claim.
Other crucial factors to consider.
Other issues that are very important when identifying whether a customer has a malpractice case consist of the victim's habits and case history. Did the victim do anything to trigger or contribute to the bad medical result? A typical method of medical malpractice defense lawyer is to blame the patient. If it is a birth injury case, did the mom have proper prenatal care, did she smoke or utilize drugs during her pregnancy? In other cases, did the client follow the doctor's orders, keep his appointments, take his medicine as instructed and inform the physician the fact? These are truths that we need to understand in order to determine whether the physician will have a legitimate defense to the malpractice claim?
What occurs if it appears like there is a case?
If https://www.kiwibox.com/dragonchime6art/blog/entry/142988019/the-best-ways-to-discover-the-right-mishap-attorney-for-y/?pPage=0 appears that the patient might have been a victim of a medical error, the medical error caused a considerable injury or death and the client was compliant with his physician's orders, then we have to get the patient's medical records. In most cases, obtaining the medical records includes absolutely nothing more mailing a release signed by the client to the medical professional and/or healthcare facility in addition to a letter asking for the records. In https://www.law.com/sites/almstaff/2018/02/05/aba-passes-measure-on-lawyer-substance-abuse-and-mental-health/ of wrongful death, an administrator of the victims estate has to be designated in the local county court of probate then the executor can sign the release asking for the records.
Once the records are received we review them to make sure they are complete. It is not unusual in medical carelessness cases to receive insufficient medical charts. As soon as all the relevant records are acquired they are provided to a competent medical professional for review and viewpoint. If the case is against an emergency room doctor we have an emergency room doctor review the case, if it's against a cardiologist we need to get a viewpoint from a cardiologist, and so on
. Mostly, exactly what we wish to know form the specialist is 1) was the medical care offered below the requirement of care, 2) did the violation of the standard of care lead to the clients injury or death? If the physicians opinion is favorable on both counts a lawsuit will be prepared on the client's behalf and typically submitted in the court of typical pleas in the county where the malpractice was committed or in the county where the defendant lives. In some minimal situations jurisdiction for the malpractice suit could be federal court or some other court.
In sum, a good malpractice lawyer will carefully and completely examine any potential malpractice case prior to submitting a suit. It's unfair to the victim or the doctors to submit a claim unless the specialist informs us that he thinks there is a strong basis to bring the suit. Due to the cost of pursuing a medical neglect action no good lawyer has the time or resources to squander on a "frivolous claim."
When seeking advice from a malpractice legal representative it's important to precisely give the lawyer as much detail as possible and answer the attorney's concerns as entirely as possible. Prior to talking with http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/funtastic-files-for-testimony-after-three-are-hurt-in-ferris-wheel-fall/ think about making some notes so you remember some crucial reality or scenario the attorney may require.
Lastly, if you believe you might have a malpractice case contact an excellent malpractice lawyer as soon as possible so there are no statute of restrictions issues in your case.

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A group of religious-minded House members are rising up to challenge Vanderbilt University for telling Christian campus groups they cannot require their leaders to share their faith and values.
The Congressional Prayer Caucus has sent a strongly worded letter to Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos and Board of Trust Chairman Mark Dalton chastising the university for creating what the lawmakers say is an “environment that is hostile” to the existence of religious groups on campus.
“It’s my hope that Chancellor Zeppos and Vanderbilt’s board will re-construct their nondiscrimination policy to reflect the freedom that religious student groups have been provided under federal law," Caucus member Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., said in a statement to Fox News.
For more than a year now, Vanderbilt University and several religious student groups have been locked in a battle over discrimination.
The university insists that groups like the Christian Legal Society, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Vanderbilt Catholic and others cannot require prospective leaders to share their faith and values. To do so would run afoul of the university’s non-discrimination policy to admit “all comers.” If the student groups don’t shape up, they’ll have to ship out.
One group already has. In March, Vanderbilt Catholic said it would pick up and move off campus, rather than sign a pledge that non-Catholics were welcome to apply for positions of leadership. To do that, the group's leaders said, would be to compromise the entire purpose of the organization.
Rep. Blackburn pointed out that Vanderbilt exempts fraternities and sororities from its “all comers” policy based on Title IX. Using similar criteria, she points out that religious student groups could be exempted from the non-discrimination policy under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which allows religious groups to use faith as a criteria for who they hire.
Rep. Diane Black – who also signed the letter - did not hold back in criticizing Vanderbilt. “By exempting Greek organizations but refusing to exempt religious organizations it appears that religious discrimination is the aim of this policy," she said in a written statement. "As a private institution Vanderbilt is not exempt from the Constitution, and I encourage them to rethink this misguided policy.”
Tennessee lawmakers have also jumped into the fray. Last week the legislature passed a “religious freedom” bill that would exempt religious groups from non-discrimination policies at all colleges and universities in Tennessee. Gov. Bill Haslam has threatened to veto the legislation – not because he thinks Vanderbilt is doing the right thing, but because he doesn’t believe government should be writing the rules for private institutions like Vanderbilt.
This is the second time the Congressional Prayer Caucus has written to Vanderbilt. The last was in October 2011. This letter is much more sharply worded, and turns up the heat on Vanderbilt in a way the university hasn't felt until now. Most of the recent criticism has come from on-campus religious organizations, at student town halls and from alumni groups.
So far, Vanderbilt has refused to budge. In a statement to Fox News, the administration defended its position.
"We have received the letter from the Congressional Prayer Caucus and plan to respond," the university said. "Our policy does not target specific student groups. Student groups that wish to practice their faith are welcome at Vanderbilt, and we are pleased that 27 religious student groups of diverse faiths have indicated they will comply with our nondiscrimination policy and be registered for next academic year.”
Vanderbilt shows no sign that it will back down, insisting that despite all the criticism, it is committed to “maintaining a policy of nondiscrimination”.


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- Domestic violence comes in many forms. Be it physical, mental, or emotional: abuse is in no way an act of love.
- Furthermore, national statistics show that, in the US, an act of assault or violence is committed against a woman, every nine seconds, and that an act of physical abuse is committed on an average of 20 people every minute by a partner (National Statistics Domestic Violence Fact Sheet).
Domestic Violence Awareness
- Understanding the signs of domestic violence is one effective way by which to bring awareness to the issue as well as finding a solution.
- Speaking with domestic abuse counselors and members of law enforcement is also another way to learn more about patterns of abuse and abusive behavior.
- Researching current literature can also prove beneficial in a case where more in-depth knowledge is required beyond what is considered common or general.
Protection Against Domestic Violence
- The Violence Against Women Act is a law that was passed by Congress in 1994- including a 1996 addendum- which:
- Mandates that domestic violence is a national crime.
- Provides nationwide protection for abuse victims as well as monetary compensation for any incurred losses (Federal Domestic Violence Laws, United States Department of Justice).
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CubicM3 Group stands as a premier provider in stormwater management, solar, and sustainable environmental solutions based in Swords, Dublin.
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CubicM3 Group stands as a premier provider in stormwater management, solar, and sustainable environmental solutions. With a foundation in cutting-edge engineering and technical support, their products consistently meet local and international design standards, ensuring optimal safety factors. Their clientele encompasses government entities, top-tier infrastructure firms, rail corporations, builders, plumbing experts, and renowned global corporations.
With a track record of installing advanced drainage systems across regions like Ireland, Australia, the UK, and the Middle East for over 20 years, their engineering team possesses unparalleled expertise. The professionals at CubicM3 are equipped with the necessary qualifications and experience to offer guidance on pipeline design, product choices, installation procedures, and cost-benefit evaluations. Their offerings encompass innovative stormwater detention, retention, and filtration systems.
Their product portfolio features solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, StormTech stormwater solutions, HDPE pipes, foul pumping, and rainwater harvesting mechanisms. With a vision anchored in sustainability, CubicM3 aspires to be the global supplier of choice in their domain.
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Have you noticed your dog scratching and pawing at their ears lately? It may be that their ears aren’t as clean as they should be.
What causes it? It could be a variety of things… maybe they got dust in their ears while playing in the backyard or perhaps an infection might have caught up with their ears and now it’s is making them uncomfortable.
Whatever the case may be, the truth is it’s important to keep your dog’s ears clean and like anything you do for your dog, we’re pretty sure you would want to get the best dog ear cleaner possible.
First things first, let’s take a look at the reviews – followed by why ear hygiene is so important to dogs, and then we can learn about when and how to use a dog ear cleaner.
Top Ear Cleaners for Dogs – Comparison
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Contents & Quick Navigation
- The Best Ear Cleaners for Dogs in 2020
- What is a Dog Ear Cleaner and Why Do You Need it?
- What is the Structure of My Dog’s Ear?
- Causes & Symptoms of Ear Discomfort:
- What Will Be the Best Dog Ear Cleaner for My Dog?
- How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears with Liquid Drops?
- Bottom Line
The Best Ear Cleaners for Dogs in 2020
After all the discussion on ear cleaning, as promised we’ve done the research for you. So again, if you’re wondering what are the most effective dog ear cleaners on the market, we’ve got some information to share.
We’ve compiled a list of the top five dog ear cleaners for your dog’s ear health.
#1. Pet King Brand Zymox Otic Pet Ear Treatment
This easy-to-use ear cleaner is our top pick because it can be used for treating inflammation of the external ear that may be caused by bacterial, viral or yeast infection.
How so? Well, it contains three natural anti-microbial enzymes: lactoferrin, and lactoperoxidase along with 1% hydrocortisone, which helps improve your dog’s ear health. It has antibiotic-resistant organism properties that help destroy antibiotic-resistant organisms.
The best part? It is not a drug-based treatment, so you can rest assured that the chances of your dog’s hearing being messed up is zero.
#2. EcoEars Dog Ear Infection Formula
This one is a combination of an ear cleaner and infection medication. Best for inflammation and treating dirt buildup, it can also be great when it comes to loosening and getting rid of the wax. Additionally, it helps fight against itch and odor.
The company recommends using it at least twice a week for 10 days to treat infected ears; this will also help prevent the infection from coming back.
What do we love about it?
It is made up of ingredients like rosemary, witch hazel extract, boric acid, vegetable glycerin, tea tree oil and mullein leaf, etc—without any pharmaceuticals, synthetic chemicals or antibiotics. In other words, it is completely natural.
#3. Virbac Epi-Otic Advanced Ear Cleaner
This is a routine cleanser that can be used whether or not your dog has an infection or not. It does not contain alcohol and is very gentle on your dog’s ear, with only 0.2% salicylic acid. With a very light smell, it works great as a day-to-day cleanser.
Moreover, it can also be used before applying medicine to your dog’s ears.
What do we love about it? Well, it has a self-drying formula, so you don’t need to worry about moisture buildup in your dog’s ears. It’s especially beneficial for yeast infection, cleaning wax and getting rid of the odor, dirt and other ear irritants.
On the flip side, some owners have claimed that this formula was too strong for their dog’s ears.
#4. Vet’s Best Ear Relief Wash Cleaner for Dogs
Again, another of our all natural ingredients favorite is Vet’s Best Ear Relief, a product that is carefully formulated with chamomile, aloe vera, yucca, clove oil and tea tree oil to bring relief and soothe your dog’s ears.
It also helps get rid of odor and heals, itchy and greasy dog ears.
The best part is because of its all-natural formula, it can be used daily without any side effects.
It is also alcohol-free and can be used for cleaning ears in between baths.
#5. Pet MD Dog Ear Cleaner Wipes
This is a quick, safe and gentle dog ear cleaner for your dog. With these wipes, you can simply apply topically to wipe away the dirt, wax, and odor from the surface of your dog’s ears, discouraging further ear problems.
Each jar contains 100 disposal sheets that are moisturized and specially formulated to be gentle on your pet’s ear.
Why do we love it? Because it contains natural ingredients like purified water, aloe vera extract, and eucalyptus oil, all of which will be soothing to your dog. And also, they are very convenient to use in comparison to drops and sprays.
What is a Dog Ear Cleaner and Why Do You Need it?
Hygiene is an integral part of life, be it our own or our pets. An ear cleaner helps to keep the inside of your dog’s ear clean and infection-free; it will also help you to keep track of your dog’s ear health.
It is also important to have your dog’s ear cleaned to avoid hearing impairment.
Ear problems include wax buildup, itching, and infections; cleaning the ear will help prevent and overcome these problems.
It’s also interesting to note that some breeds like bulldogs, retrievers, pugs, etc. are more prone to ear infections than others.
What is the Structure of My Dog’s Ear?
Unlike the human ear, a dog has an L-shaped ear (vertical). Their ear is similar to a human ear in that they have three zones: the inner ear, middle ear, and outer ear.
Pinna is the external flap that you can hold on to. Your dog’s ear canal is placed way downward in the ear extending all the way below the eardrum—it’s really protected.
The truth is, if you clean your dog’s ears regularly, the wax won’t be able to reach the canal at all.
Causes & Symptoms of Ear Discomfort:
Most of the common causes and symptoms of ear discomfort for dogs are:
#1. Otitis Externa:
This the most prevalent cause of ear discomfort in dogs. In this case, there is inflammation of the cell layer that lines the external ear canal. You will know that your dog has this condition if there is redness, swelling, scaly skin and/or a lot of discharge.
Allergies are characterized by reddish itchy inner ear with excessive foul-smelling, pus-like secretions. It’s important to get rid of the allergy itself to cure this condition.
#3. Bacterial or Yeast Infection:
Any foreign decaying matter or potential irritant could lead to a bacterial infection in the ears. This could also be caused by moisture inside the ear, so be sure to dry your dog’s ear thoroughly.
Another cause of bacterial or yeast infection could be diet. How so? Well, if there’s a high quantity of carbohydrates in your dog’s diet, there will be a change in the pH levels of their skin, leading to an overgrowth.
#4. Ear Mites & Other Foreign Matter:
Ear mites will simply feed on your dog’s blood from inside the ear, leading to irritation and itchiness. It is very important to get rid of them.
Any kind of foreign matter or particles that may get inside your dog’s ear can cause irritation to him.
Now that we’ve considered the causes and consequences, we know why it’s so important to clean your dog’s ears regularly.
So the next step is to understand how to clear dogs’ ears.
What Will Be the Best Dog Ear Cleaner for My Dog?
This again depends on your dog’s ear health—like you may choose an ear wax cleaner to remove excess wax or an antifungal cleaner if your dog is suffering from a fungal ear infection. Most ear cleaners need to be applied topically.
You can also choose from liquids drops or sprays—drops are the most common form of ear cleaners. You can also use ear wipes to clean your dog’s ears.
Once you select an ear cleaner, you’re ready to actually start the cleaning process.
How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears with Liquid Drops?
It’s very important to follow specific steps while cleaning your dog’s ears if you’re using liquid drops.
While most vets and pet experts provide dog ear cleaning services, you can also do it at home if you have the right kind of cleaning solutions at your disposal.
As we’ve already discussed, for this purpose, you will need ear cleaner and cleaning pads (for the outer ear). You may also use cotton wool or gauze in place of cleaning pads.
Keep in mind, while ear cleaning is usually pain-free, you still need to be gentle with your dog to avoid injury.
- The first step is to make sure your dog is sitting in a well-lit area. Gently calm them and make sure they stay seated. If needed, get someone to help you. Sitting is recommended because, as we talked about earlier, your dog’s ear is vertical.
- Secondly, gently raise his earflap out of the way and carefully pour little drops of ear cleaner into their ear. Usually, most brands recommend approximately 10 drops, but it may vary depending on your dog’s ear condition.
- Massage the base of the ear to loosen and break any ear wax inside the vertical ear canal. It’s best if you massage in a circular motion—this helps to get better penetration into the horizontal canal.
- Finally, let go of your dog’s ear and allow him to shake off the solution. After that, gently wipe out the cleaner, wax and other unwanted agents with a cleaning pad, gauze or cotton wool.
If your dog is suffering from a heavy ear infection, apply a little bit of ear powder (for getting rid of moisture) or ointment (for bacterial infections)
And voila—you and your dog are good to go!
So, there you have it! We’ve reviewed the finest dog ear cleaners for you. But, as always, you and your dog are going to be the best decision makers about not only which ear cleaner to use but, also about the usage routine.
Remember that a trip to the vet or consultation with pet experts is of the utmost importance when it comes to your dog’s ear health.
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The PGA Tour heads for Las Vegas and the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Rickie Fowler makes his first start of the season and 34 of the 35 Web.com graduates will play.
This tournament began life in 1983 as the Panasonic Las Vegas Celebrity Classic – an event won by Fuzzy Zoeller. In various guises, including the Las Vegas Invitational and Invensys Classic, the competition has been won by Greg Norman, Tiger Woods (his first PGA Tour victory back in 1996) and Jim Furyk amongst others.
Last year two late birdies and an eagle helped Ben Martin to narrowly hold off Kevin Streelman.
Opened for play in 1991, the TPC at Summerlin was designed by Bobby Weed assisted by Fuzzy Zoeller. It’s an oasis in the desert at the heart of Summerlin – a 22,000 acre residential estate at the wetern edge of Las Vegas.
After Emiliano Grillo’s debut victory last week in the Frys.com Open, the rookies who have graduated from the Web.com Tour will be looking to continue to shine. Patton Kizzire who was the leading money winner on last year’s Web.com Tour makes his first start as a PGA Tour member.
Star players in the field include Rickie Fowler, last week’s runner-up Kevin Na and Jimmy Walker.
The weather this week looks like being perfect so expect low scoring.
Venue: TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: Oct 22-25
Course stats: par 71, 7,225 yards
Purse: $6,400,000 Winner: $1,152,000
Defending Champion: Ben Martin (-20)
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Rickie Fowler – He’ll start the week as favourite, and rightly so. He has three wins in the last five months. He hasn’t played this event since 2010 but was tied for 22nd that time out.
Rickie Fowler swing sequence:
Kevin Na – Lost out in a playoff last week at the Frys.com Open so is clearly on fine form. He won this event in 2011.
Tony Finau – He’s a powerful and talented player who could step up a rung on the professional ladder this coming season. He was tied seventh in this event last year.
Key hole: 16th. A par 5 of 560 yards, it generally ranks as one of the easiest holes on the course. It’s reachable in two for long hitters so birdies are common, however, last season there were more triple bogeys (or worse) on the hole than any other on the course. This is principally because of the lake guarding the front of the green.
Skills required: Going low. The winning total at Summerlin tends to be 20-under-par or better. The winner will make a hatful of birdies and the occasional eagle over the four days.

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Healthy in Pregnancy (HIP Moms)
The Vermont Family Based Approach uses evidence-based health promotion, prevention, and intervention from the family perspective. We emphasize the importance of emotional and behavioral health for health in general, recognizes parental emotional and behavioral health as essential for children’s health, and individualizes evidence-based care to meet the unique needs of each family.
About the Study: Length/Funding/Outcomes
Eligibility: UVM Obstetrics & Gynecology patients who are between 12 and 25 weeks gestation.
How it works:
Meeting #1: Welcome & Enrollment
You will meet with our team coordinator to discuss the details of the study and how you can become involved. We will ask you to fill out a few questionnaires and set up a date to meet with our coaches.
Meeting #2: Goal Setting & Incentives
Meet with our coaches to discuss your personal goals and draft your wellness plan. We will review what type of classes are available and how to sign up for them. You will also receive: Vivofit Activity Tracker, Yoga Mat, and Yoga Blocks.
Wellness classes are free!


IT Skills Programme
Beginners to advanced courses on specific software or online research skills.
From ‘Scared of Mice’ for beginners, 'Code Club' for children and social media workshops for adults, Hull Library Service covers all things digital.
Each year the Trust awards a grant to the Library Service to enable them to extend the range of work they do to encourage more people to use library services.
This work falls into two categories, extension of the number of regular events and activities, and opportunities for the service to attract further funding and partnerships to deliver larger programmes of events.
Award: £10,000 (annual Audience Development Award)


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Perspectives 158: Kelly Nipper
September 20 - December 9, 2007
5216 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006 Get directions
LA based Nipper presents her first solo museum show, which features photographs, sculptures and video works. She is presenting a large-scale video projection called An Arrangement for the Architect and a Darkroom Timer, that involves an encounter between a man and a woman in a studio illuminated with red light. Sounds creepy!

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Waiting and watching as death drew closer, I sat beside and watched each breath. The chest rose, then fell; I waited to see, “Was that the last breath?” The final breath came and a haunting, stillness followed. A soul who seemed larger than life, someone whom I thought would always be, was gone. Spiritual truth became physical reality. There was no punching through some unknown wall to draw that life back into existence. It’s from that context that I read Paul’s words:
Count yourself dead to sin and alive to God in Jesus Christ. Romans 6:11.
If we know Jesus Christ as Lord, then the power of sin is dead within us. If we try to grab hold of sin in hopes that it brings us life, we grasp in vain. Sin is without breath; once we are found in Christ, sin has absolutely nothing to offer us. It takes us down dead end roads and spent….so why do I forget that? Thank God for his grace!
But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:22,23.
Lord, thank you that you have called me to live in a richness and beauty that can only be found in you. Forgive me when my appetite for you is weak and small. Forgive me when I choose death over life, sin over righteousness. Thank you Lord, that when you see me, you see the righteousness of Christ. Lord, be my master and teach me what it means to pursue your holiness in all its wonder. Amen.

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Barbie added $215 million in its second week at the box office.
The Warner Bros' Barbie movie has earned around $215.2 less than the highest movie, Avatar: The Way of Water ($224.6 million).
So far, Barbie has made $774.5 million in just ten days.
As for Oppenheimer, it has just hit the $400 million mark. The predicted worldwide and North American box office totals for Christopher Nolan's movie were $72.4 and $48.2 million, respectively, for second-weekend earnings of $118.6 million.


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Apple App Store Awards 2022 winners list
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- iPhone Game of the Year – Apex Legends Mobile
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- Mac Game of the Year – Inscription
- Apple TV Game of the Year – El Hijo
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- China Game of the Year – League of Legends Esports Manager
- Cultural Impact Winner – Dot’s Home, Inua – A Story of Ice and Time
You can see the full list of App winners on the Apple website. Or, for more of our top recommendations, you can check out our lists of the best Apple Arcade games, the best iPad games, or the best mobile games of 2022.


RTA Taxes Fleecing Pierce County Vehicle Owners
Proposition No 1 on the WA 2016 General Election ballot for 2017, proposed an increase of the RTA tax in Pierce, King and Snohomish Counties from 0.3 to 1.1% over the last year. On the surface, a 0.8% increase doesn't sound like much, but in fact translates to hundreds and even thousands of dollars for vehicle tab renewal. Ex: RTA tax for a motorhome went from $744 in 2016 to $2,744 in 2017 due to this increase, $2,000 more. Totally unacceptable. Pierce County voters rejected the proposition by 56% to 44% but are forced to pay the increases due to King and Snohomish Counties voters. Many vehicle owners are retirees with fixed income and this is a huge burden to them. First off, the changes that RTA proposes to make won't be done for years so this burden will be on vehicle owners until? Secondly, the improvements do not affect Pierce County residents as much as it will greatly benefit King and Snohomish counties.Thirdly, Pierce County voted it down.
This petition is requesting that, in the sense of fairness, the WA Legislature either exempt Pierce County from the increase or at least reduce the size of the increase. This needs to happen as soon as possible.


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About: Chopper is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 11887 publications have been published within this topic receiving 88573 citations.
Papers published on a yearly basis
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TL;DR: In this paper, some old and new circuit techniques are described for the compensation of the amplifier's most important nonideal effects including the noise (mainly thermal and 1/f noise), the input-referred dc offset voltage as well as the finite gain.
Abstract: In linear IC's fabricated in a low-voltage CMOS technology, the reduction of the dynamic range due to the dc offset and low frequency noise of the amplifiers becomes increasingly significant. Also, the achievable amplifier gain is often quite low in such a technology, since cascoding may not be a practical circuit option due to the resulting reduction of the output signal swing. In this paper, some old and some new circuit techniques are described for the compensation of the amplifier's most important nonideal effects including the noise (mainly thermal and 1/f noise), the input-referred dc offset voltage as well as the finite gain resulting in a nonideal virtual ground at the input.
TL;DR: In this article, two types of pulsewidth-modulated modular multilevel converters (PWM-MMCs) with focus on their circuit configurations and voltage balancing control are investigated.
Abstract: A modular multilevel converter (MMC) is one of the next-generation multilevel converters intended for high- or medium-voltage power conversion without transformers. The MMC is based on cascade connection of multiple bidirectional chopper-cells per leg, thus requiring voltage-balancing control of the multiple floating DC capacitors. However, no paper has made an explicit discussion on voltage-balancing control with theoretical and experimental verifications. This paper deals with two types of pulsewidth-modulated modular multilevel converters (PWM- MMCs) with focus on their circuit configurations and voltage-balancing control. Combination of averaging and balancing controls enables the PWM-MMCs to achieve voltage balancing without any external circuit. The viability of the PWM-MMCs, as well as the effectiveness of the voltage-balancing control, is confirmed by simulation and experiment.
TL;DR: In this paper, a bidirectional dc-dc converter suitable for an energy storage system with an additional function of galvanic isolation is presented, where an electric double layer capacitor is directly connected to a dc side of the converter without any chopper circuit.
Abstract: This paper addresses a bidirectional dc-dc converter suitable for an energy storage system with an additional function of galvanic isolation. An energy storage device such as an electric double layer capacitor is directly connected to a dc side of the dc-dc converter without any chopper circuit. Nevertheless, the dc-dc converter can continue operating when the voltage across the energy storage device drops along with its discharge. Theoretical calculation and experimental measurement reveal that power loss and peak current impose limitations on a permissible dc-voltage range. This information may be useful in design of the dc-dc converter. Experimental results verify proper charging and discharging operation obtained from a 200-V, 2.6-kJ laboratory model of the energy storage system. Moreover, the dc-dc converter can charge the capacitor bank from zero to the rated voltage without any external precharging circuit.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the control and operating performance of a modular multilevel PWM inverter for a transformerless medium-voltage motor drive, where the inverter is prominent in the modular arm structure consisting of a cascaded stack of multiple bidirectional choppercells.
Abstract: This paper describes the control and operating performance of a modular multilevel PWM inverter for a transformerless medium-voltage motor drive. The inverter is prominent in the modular arm structure consisting of a cascaded stack of multiple bidirectional chopper-cells. The dominant ac-voltage fluctuation with the same frequency as the motor (inverter) frequency occurs across the dc capacitor of each chopper-cell. The magnitude of the voltage fluctuation is inversely proportional to the motor frequency. This paper achieves theoretical analysis on the voltage fluctuation, leading to system design. A downscaled model rated at 400 V and 15 kW is designed and built up to confirm the validity and effectiveness of the nine-level (17-level in line-to-line) PWM inverter for a medium-voltage motor drive.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors propose a handshaking method to locate and isolate the faulted dc line and restore the MTDC without telecommunication, which is shown to be more economical than the dc circuit breakers.
Abstract: A VSC-MTDC (multi-terminal dc) system consists of voltage-source converters (VSCs) connected to a dc network at their dc terminals. The MTDC is most vulnerable to a dc fault which paralyses all the VSCs until the dc fault is cleared. As dc circuit breakers are expensive, this paper proposes a solution based on extinguishing the dc fault current by opening all the ac-circuit breakers (ac-CBs) which the VSCs are already equipped with on the ac-sides. However, it is necessary to identify which dc line is the faulted line (in case it is a permanent fault) so that it can be isolated by fast dc switches (which are much more economical than the dc circuit breakers), prior to restoring the MTDC system by re-closing all the ac-CBs. This paper presents the handshaking method, which locates and isolates the faulted dc line and restores the MTDC without telecommunication.
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Whereas some watches like Rolex and Omega are renowned for creating expert diving tools, Breitling has focussed lots of their attention towards the needs of the aviation industry, creating several iconic pilot’s watches that have proven popular amongst luxury watch enthusiasts and those employed within the field of aviation itself. The Breitling Navitimer is one of the most iconic pilot’s watches ever created for instance.Breitling is the 15th most recognizable watch brand in the world. That may seem pretty low down on the wrist at first glance, but when you consider the sheer amount of luxury watch brands out there, including new upcoming brands that aspire to be a large name on the market, that’s a pretty impressive position to hold onto. What also makes a Breitling watch a valuable possession amongst any collection is that they start at almost half the price of many other major luxury watch brands. But there’s another unique attribute to some Breitling watches. Models like the Breitling Colt Skyracer is powered by a chronometer-certified SuperQuartz movement, which is 10 times more accurate than a standard quartz movement. Considering that not many luxury watch brands create high-end timepieces powered by quartz movements (most are mechanically powered by either a self-winding or a manual-winding movement), Breitling is occupying a rather niche position within the watch market.
It’s a fact that aside from whether a watch is highly investible due to its rarity, it will generally hold its value more if the brand who manufacturers it has recognition and status within the watch industry. People will invest in a name like Breitling because their history is steeped in success and loyal Swiss manufacture. If a watch brand has been in production for many years, they are automatically more credible. Breitling has a reputation for creating professional watches like the Navitimer 01. Military personnel, astronauts, pilots, those that travel on business and aeronauts will, therefore, invest in watches developed by this iconic Swiss watchmaker.
Breitling is investible also because the brand remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. Their smartwatches, for example, are tailored towards the needs of the pilot, like the Breitling Exospace B55, as well as the Emergency models designed with a distress beacon and locator for utilizing by emergency service teams
Navitimer watches from Breitling are icons amongst pilot’s watches. They offer value for money, especially if you’re into innovative features, like the brand’s slick slide rule bezel. The feature assists with several calculations required by a pilot such as speed calculation, fuel consumption, climb, and descent rates, and conversion between units, among other things, plus it’s equipped with a chronograph and a tachymetric scale to be used in combination with one another for recording speed and distance.
Since 2009 these modes were equipped with the Caliber B01 and just two years ago the brand released the Navitimer 8, which foregoes the slide rule bezel and instead boasts a tidier and simpler dial format. You can pick up a 43mm Breitling Navitimer B01 in steel for just under $6000 used, whereas a mint-condition model can cost just a couple of thousand dollars more if you search smartly. Therefore a Breitling Navitimer watch will hold its value pretty well.
Case/Dial: 41mm Steel, Black
3 bar (30 metres / 98 feet)
Movement: Breitling B09, Self-winding
Functions: Hour, minute and seconds hands. Three black subdial. Date, Tachymeter. 1/5th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours, 70h power reserve
Developed in the 1980s for the armed forces, the instantly-recognizable Breitling Colt became a popular favorite thanks to its sturdiness, functionality, and readability, along with an attractive price point.Breitling colt watches make for a great entry watch since they’re so affordable. There’s a range of quartz and automatic models to choose from – each one having been COSC-certified. Equipped with 200-meter water resistance, they’re a practical tool for traveling away on vacation with. The chronograph features on the Colt are useful for military personnel. Bezel rider tabs are situated at 3, 6. 9 and 12 o’clock, functioning as grips to assist with bezel rotation, especially when caught in challenging situations. These rider tabs disappeared after 2011 yet were reintroduced in models post-2014, making this collection an interesting and diverse one. You can find a preowned 38mm Breitling Colt watch from the 90s for as little as 1000 USD however, those after the millennium will demand up to around 2,800 USD. The current models cost anywhere between 2,500 USD and 3000 USD.
Case/Dial: 44mm Steel, Black
20 ATM (200 meters / 660 feet)
Movement: Breitling 17, Self-winding
Functions: Date, Calendar, 40h power reserve
Strap: Black rubber
Transocean watches are investible for those looking for a dresser watch. The classic series features moon phases and perpetual calendars that showcase some of Breitling’s most innovative complications, whilst enabling the wearer to keep on track of a busy lifestyle. Offering great value for money, Breitling Transocean models have a retro-inspired design and are equipped with COSC-certified movements that have been built in-house, making them a desirable timepiece to own. You can find an entry-level used quartz-operated Breitling Transocean Chronograph for around $1500.
Case/Dial: 46mm Steel, Black
Movement: B05, Self-winding
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, World Time, 70h power reserve
Watches powered by a non-in-house movement like those from the ’70s can sell on the pre-owned market for around $3200 giving you a good return on your watch if you’re currently looking to sell one. If you want the Transocean with the additional day feature and an independently manufactured movement, the Breitling Transocean Day-Date in stainless steel with a matching steel bracelet is part of the newer generation, and can be purchased for just under $5000 for a brand-new model and sold on the second-hand market for around $3500 if in good condition.
There are many reasons to invest in a Breitling Avenger watch. These timepieces are a diver’s and a pilot’s watch in one. The collection is home to timekeeping tools that are resistant up to 3000 meters underwater. Functions like the second time zone and chronograph are primarily for the use of pilots, whilst the unidirectional rotating bezel will enable a diver to safely monitor his time spent underwater before taking a safety stop.
The Breitling Avenger II GMT watch is a popular timepiece to invest in if you’re a frequent traveler. It makes one full rotation every 24 hours showing a second time zone for enabling you to keep on track of time back at home. A never-worn Avenger II GMT costs around $4600, whilst other models in good used conditions can sell for around $3800. You can save money when investing in a Breitling Avenger watch on the second-hand market if you opt for the 45mm model, which ranges between 3000 to 4000 USD.
Case/Dial: 43mm Steel, Black
Movement: B13, Self-winding
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, 42h power reserve
On a whole, in the secondary market Breitlings keep hold of their even if they haven’t skyrocket. Their vintage models remain incredibly popular and it has been growing in recent year thanks to passionate collectors. It’s a mix of unique materials used by Breitling’s team of experts, as well as their unique aesthetics and their high-end technology that make a Breitling watch so appealing amongst circles of elite watch collectors.
Not only will a Navitimer appeal to a pilot but it will also appeal to those with a fascination for pilot’s timekeeping equipment, especially since many of the company’s pilot’s watches are inspired by original cockpits from the ’50s. An Avenger, for example, will not only appeal to a pilot but also a diving professional, since few brands even in the high-end watch industry manufacture diving tools that can complete with 3000-meter water resistance at such an affordable price.
It is, however, difficult to tell which Breitling model will increase in value with age. Those that are undervalued because they are so readily available on the market could be tomorrow’s next big thing, so it’s always worth considering whether Breitling’s trusty classics like the Colt and the Navitimer should be purchased now and held back for a more prominent time in the second-hand market.
Special note to the re-issue and the vintage Avi collection are gaining ground in popularity. The vintage models are very scarce in the secondary market so there is a rarity factor which adds to it.
Although other luxury watch brands are known to hold their value better than a Breitling watch, figuring out what is valuable to you as a wearer is sometimes more important than looking at what you will get back for it when it’s time to sell it on.
Are you planning to wear your Breitling for several years for example? Breitling are loved for their durability and their longevity on the wrist in addition to many other factors. It’s a combination of provenance, quality and innovative features which makes a Breitling watch so investible and valuable as a collector. If you’re looking for a watch that promises a reliable movement with a COSC-certified status and a stylish aesthetic that appeals to you both on a professional level and a functional level - a Breitling will hold its value as a tool, even if not from an investment point of view.
If you are looking just for investments the vintage Navitimer ref.806, the vintage Avi collection and the 1960s Superoceans are still considered bargain given their price point.


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Walter Matthau (; born Walter John Matthow; October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his film roles opposite Jack Lemmon, playing Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple, (1968) and its 1998 sequel, The Odd Couple II, and Max Goldman in Grumpy Old Men (1993) and its sequel, Grumpier Old Men (1995). Matthau also appeared opposite Audrey Hepburn in Charade (1963), and won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1966 Billy Wilder film The Fortune Cookie. Besides the Oscar, he was the winner of BAFTA, Golden Globe and Tony awards. On Broadway, Matthau originated the role of Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple play by playwright Neil Simon in 1965.
Birth and Death Data: Born October 1st, 1920 (New York City), Died July 1st, 2000 (Santa Monica)
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Plants of the wetland
Learn why plants are important to a wetland, and how some were used by indigenous people for food, fibre and medicine. The Edithvale-Seaford wetlands has 87 plant species with records of Aboriginal use.
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N1: Melbourne Water looks after many natural and man-made wetlands across Melbourne and plants play such an important role in these wetlands!
[on-screen text: Plants of the Wetlands]
N1: Here at the Edithvale-Seaford wetlands, Beth talks about the plants and particularly, how they were used by aboriginal people.
[on-screen text: Beth Gott, Monash University Honorary Research Fellow]
S2: Plants, of course, are those other living things that we share with this planet! Because they grow well when they have plenty of water, you will find a wide variety of plants in wetlands.
N1: Not only do they ensure a healthy environment with all their different species, but plants also work to filter the water in a wetland, and provide habitat and food for all the animals that live there.
S2: There are at least 87 different plants in this wetlands which have records of aboriginal use. The wetlands provided plants that they could use for food, and for fibre, and also for medicine.
[on-screen text: Water Ribbons (Triglochin procerum)]
This, for example is one of the plants that provided tubers for people to eat. Most of these were cooked in an earth oven.
[on-screen text: Pigface (Disphyma crassifolium)]
Pigface always grows around the edges of swamps. People used the leaves of pigface because they’re salty, to eat with meat. Also when the flowers dry up, you get nice sweet fruits.
[on-screen text: Basket sedge (Carex tereticaulis)]
This plant is also found around the Carrum Carrum swamp. It would certainly have been used by the local women for baskets. But if you try to break it, you will find that it is extremely strong.
[on-screen text: Old Man Weed (Centipeda cunninghamii)]
Plants have always been used for medicines, and this particular one they call ‘Old Man Weed’. All Victorian aborigines remember this as an important medicine plant. They say they use it for everything.
[on-screen text: Old Man Weed (Centipeda cunninghamii) – fever, wounds, headache, colds]
N1: Wow! Who’d of thought you could actually live off some of the plants in this wetland? Have a look around and see if you can see any of the ones Beth talked about.
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And this year's title goes to...
This is shaping up to be a banner year for the actress, and we’re sure this is only the beginning!
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Jean Paul Gaultier's spring haute couture collection was all about anarchy.
Wednesday's fashion show in Paris featured lots of punk-themed garments and, of course, mohawks.
JPG took his anarchist approach even further by casting androgynous model Andrej Pejic in his show (above).
Way to rebel Gaultier!
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Roger Barrett net worth & biography:Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (6 January 1946 – 7 July 2006) was an English musician, composer, singer, songwriter and painter. Best known as a founder member of the band Pink Floyd, Barrett was the lead vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter in its early years and is credited with naming the band. Barrett left Pink Floyd in April 1968 and was briefly hospitalized amid speculation of mental illness exacerbated by drug use.Barrett was musically active for less than ten years. With Pink Floyd, he recorded four singles, their debut album (and contributed to the second one), and several unreleased songs. Barrett began his solo career in 1969 with the single "Octopus" from his first solo album, The Madcap Laughs (1970). The album was recorded over the course of a year with five different producers (Peter Jenner, Malcolm Jones, David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Barrett himself). Nearly two months after Madcap was released, Barrett began working on his second and final album, Barrett (1970), produced by Gilmour and featuring contributions from Richard Wright. He went into self-imposed seclusion until his death in 2006. In 1988, an album of unreleased tracks and outtakes, Opel, was released by EMI with Barrett's approval.Barrett's innovative guitar work and exploration of experimental techniques such as dissonance, distortion and feedback influenced many musicians, including David Bowie & Brian Eno. His recordings are also noted for their strongly English-accented vocal delivery. After leaving music, Barrett continued with painting and dedicated himself to gardening. Biographies began appearing in the 1980s. Pink Floyd wrote and recorded several tributes to him, most notably the 1975 album Wish You Were Here, which included "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", as homage to Barrett. Wikipedia
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A custom trip begins with a dream. Yours. A desire to camp amongst the great herds of caribou in the Arctic. To climb high into the Arrigetch Peaks, to photograph bears in Katmai National Park…the options in Alaska are exquisite and limitless. For the wilderness traveler there is no better destination.
We take designing your custom wilderness trip seriously. With decades of experience, exhaustive knowledge of the landscape and wildlife, and an extensive network of pilots, boat captains and guides, each itinerary is tailored exactly to your specific dreams.
The process starts with your desires, the size of your group or family, your expectations, your budget and your abilities. Our role is to advise, inspire, listen, and finally to transform your dreams into reality. We can share with you what is possible and help you craft the ultimate Alaska adventure.
All of our trips are "off the beaten path", true wilderness expeditions. A custom trip can be one of our scheduled trips on dates of your choosing and exclusive to your group, or an entirely new and unique itinerary just for you. We work with groups from 1 person to 10 people but 4 to 6 is often the best. Browse through the list of custom trips we have done in the past or give us a call and tell us about your big Alaska dreams. We can help make them happen. From a family friendly base camp to true exploration in the farthest reaches of Alaska.
Wildlife trips: Our experienced guides can help you find wildlife whether it be caribou, polar bears, blue-throats, grey-headed chickadees, or musk oxen.
Photography trips: Wildlife photography, landscape photography, film or art. We have worked with professional and amateur photographers from around the world. Let us help you get the shot.
Film or Science Support: In addition to "fun trips" we also provided guide services and logistical support for field projects big and small.
Skills training: Need to improve your wilderness skills? We can provide field courses, skill specific classes in Fairbanks or a combination of the two. Rafting or canoeing workshops, navigation seminars, wilderness safety.... the list goes on. We have the experience to teach you.
Family and youth trips: We love seeing young people enjoying the wilderness. Though we haven't had any clients under the age of 7, we take our own toddlers to the Brooks Range regularly. We can plan a trip that will be safe and fun for people of any age.
A four-seater plane will land you, your trip mates and guide(s) on a gravel landing strip in the upper Charley River, a remote Wild and Scenic River in the pristine Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. The National Park Service created this park because of its rich human history and its stunning natural beauty. This trip is your chance to experience this little-known gem.
The Charley River flows first through an open valley where far away mountain peaks are over 6,000 feet high. The river valley then narrows and the river has cut its way through the bedrock, flowing swiftly past bluffs and cliffs. We will enjoy navigating through boulder strewn rapids as the river plummets towards the Yukon Valley. After leaving the mountains, the current slows and we will have more time to stare through the crystal clear water to the colorful pebbles below and to study the moss-filled woods in hopes of seeing wildlife. After enjoying this Wild and Scenic River for over 100 miles we will paddle out to the mighty Yukon River.
The adventure is far from over when we reach the Yukon River. Along the Yukon we will see tall bluffs with nesting raptors, car-sized chunks of ice left stranded on the sandbars, historic cabins, and wildlife such as grizzly bears, lynx, and moose. The Yukon is huge even here in its upper reaches, both its size and speed are impressive. August is a magical time this far north. Summer’s peak is barely past and the forests are deep green. Animals are in prime condition. We expect some rain this time of year and in fact hope for water to make the paddling easier and more fun. Temperatures are usually mild.
The Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve has one of North America’s highest densities of nesting Peregrine Falcons. You may also see caribou, moose, wolves, black and grizzly bears and a wide variety of waterfowl and songbirds (including Northern Shrikes and Rusty Blackbirds). This is a moderately difficult river trip, with stretches of Class II and III rapids and steady paddling, in total 150 miles. No experience is required for paddle rafting, as instruction is provided. Everyone joins in the fun of paddling the boats under the guidance of a raft captain.
What follows is a general flow of events. Expect the unexpected and prepare to be flexible.
Meet with your guide at 4 pm for a pre-trip meeting in Fairbanks at Arctic Wild headquarters.
Fly into a gravel landing strip in the headwaters of the Charley River. Spend the afternoon hiking through the alpine tundra and settling into the country.
Spend the morning inflating our rafts and preparing for the river. After a river safety briefing we will set out on the clear and beautiful Charley River.
Paddle down the Charley, navigating rapids and enjoying the country. Though we have many miles to cover, we will make time for one non-travel day to explore on foot and enjoy the quiet and solitude of this spectacular area.
Broad and strong, the Yukon flows between forested banks and rocky bluffs. As the river nears the village of Circle the valley broadens to the horizon and our world becomes one of just sky, water and gravel. Once we arrive by raft to the Yukon River village of Circle, pack our gear, and climb in a van for the four hour drive to Fairbanks. Time for a hot shower!
Transportation beyond Fairbanks, food while in the wilderness, stoves, cooking & eating utensils, boats, paddles, life jackets, safety & repair gear and professional guide service.
Lodging, non-camp meals, personal clothing and gear, waterproof river bag, fishing gear, and fishing license. Gratuity for guide(s). An equipment list is provided upon registration. Rental equipment is available through Arctic Wild.
Temperatures vary from the 80’s to below freezing. Snow is possible; rain is likely. Expect a few mosquitoes and biting flies in the woods but not on the river bars. Bugs shouldn’t be a problem this time of year but a bottle of DEET is prudent


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Cursing at a school in Connecticut will no longer cost students a figurative slap on the wrist -- it will cost them $103, from a literal police ticket.
Officials at Windsor High School were fed up with the foul language they were hearing on campus. So in a letter to parents, principal Russell Sills said police would be enforcing a town ordinance -- creating a public disturbance -- that comes with the hefty fine:
"Students who use profanity directed toward a teacher, toward another student in class or during a verbal altercation in the hallway or cafeteria will be ticketed."
Sills broke the good news to students at an assembly last week. "I told the kids we all know all these words. The reality is you make a conscious choice not to use those words here. We're hoping we don't have to hand out a lot of tickets."
The ticketing policy received mixed reviews from students. Senior Justin Borawski said the amount of the fine was reasonable "especially when it comes to swearing at teachers."
But Tyshawn Hicks said, "I don't have $103. That's too much. We've got enough problems already. I can't even afford lunch."
"I just hope that teachers and security guards and administrators who do this are able to have discretion when they're doing this," student Hung Do said, "because there are times when people, you know, stub their toe.
Windsor High School actually did this six years ago, and the program was successful in reducing swearing. Other Connecticut schools have similar fines.
An existing rule calling for a five-day suspension for swearing at a teacher still applies to all students.


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Cuba and China maintain close cooperation in paramount topics and fields, like health, transportation, and science.Full Story
Starting Wednesday, Wuhan will end its quarantine. Prevention measures will not be relaxed.Full Story
China recalled that a senior WHO official on Wednesday refuted unjustified accusations against China's epidemic data at a press conference in Geneva.
There is currently no proven effective treatment for the disease, which is spreading across the world in a pandemic that has infected more than 850,000 and killed 42,000.
Jack Ma, a Chinese entrepreneur and founder of Alibaba, allocated a donation of masks, rapid diagnostic kits, and ventilators. This aid was intended for the patients affected by COVID-19 and the medical staff on the island.
The full lifting of the quarantine is expected to happen on 8 April, all being well.
Hong Kong-based researchers hold that Wuhan's strict quarantine was the decisive factor in controlling the pandemic.
China has come to the aid of several nations affected by the coronavirus, including countries like Italy and Iran, who have been deeply impacted by the illness.
Subway passengers in Wuhan in the central province of Hubei were required to wear masks and be checked for fever after service resumed Saturday, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.
China's new priority is protecting its inhabitants from Covid-19 cases imported from abroad.
The vaccine was developed by a scientific team led by Chen Wei, a Military Academy of Medical Sciences researcher, who is recognized worldwide for her studies of SARS and Ebola.


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