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The trials of Aaron Hernandez
Aaron Hernandez looks at the gallery during his murder trial in Fall River, Massachusetts. The former New England Patriots football star hanged himself in the jail cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter
Aaron Hernandez is seen in this still image taken from surveillance video which was released along with images which allegedly show Hernandez in his home with what appears to be a gun in his hand. REUTERS/Attleboro District Court
Fans pick out replacement jerseys in exchange for jerseys of Aaron Hernandez at the New England Patriots merchandise shop in Foxborough, Massachusetts, July 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Ursula Ward, mother of the victim, speaks to the media after Aaron Hernandez was convicted in his murder. Hernandez, a former tight end for the Patriots, was convicted of fatally shooting semiprofessional football player Odin Lloyd in an industrial...more
William Zane, of the state medical examiner's office, points to a mannequin while testifying about the location of bullet wounds in the body of Odin Lloyd. REUTERS/Steven Senne/Pool
Aaron Hernandez listens during his trial as defense attorney Charles Rankin looks on, while an image of Odin Lloyd is displayed on a monitor. REUTERS/Steven Senne/Pool
The words 'blood' and 'sweat' are seen tattooed on the hands of former Aaron Hernandez. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter
Shayanna Jenkins, fiancee of Aaron Hernandez, testifies during his murder trial. REUTERS/CJ Gunther/Pool
Aaron Hernandez awaits the verdict during his murder trial. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter
State Police forensic scientist Sherri Menendez holds up a shirt recovered from from the body of Odin Lloyd. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter/Pool
Owner of the New England Patriots Robert Kraft testifies during the murder trial. REUTERS/Aram Boghosian/Pool
Hernandez listens as the guilty verdict is read. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter
Onlookers shout support for Aaron Hernandez as he is loaded into a police van. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Hernandez is led out of the North Attleborough police station after being arrested. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter
A crowd of from the media wait outside the house of Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter
A police cruiser guards the spot where a body was found, near the house of Aaron Hernandez,. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter
Supporters of Aaron Hernandez stand outside the Bristol County Superior Court. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Hernandez is brought to court for a motion hearing. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter
Hernandez celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, December 2012. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi
Hernandez dives into the end zone for a touchdown through the arms of New York Giants strong safety Kenny Phillips in Foxborough, November 2011. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Hernandez talks on a phone during media day for Super Bowl XLVI against the New York Giants in Indianapolis, January 2012. REUTERS/Brent Smith
Hernandez scores a touchdown as he is tackled by Indianapolis Colts safety Antoine Bethea in Foxborough, November 2010. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady congratulates Hernandez after Hernandez's touchdown reception against the San Diego Chargers in Foxborough, September 2011. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
The first icebergs of the season pass "Iceberg Alley" on the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
A narrow referendum victory gives the Turkish president sweeping powers and lays the nation's divisions bare.
Iraq's army has built a pontoon bridge over the Tigris river south of Mosul, after flooding had blocked all crossing points, opening an escape route for...
Ahead of the French presidential election, the candidates visit farms and food fairs in a bid to court the powerful agriculture sector.


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The Premier League published another fixture amendment document earlier this week. The document confirms the Aston Villa v Burnley match is selected for TV coverage tomorrow, Thursday 19 May. There are no further changes to the schedule for any Premier League side, including Brentford. See it at Fixture Amendments 44 - 2021-22.pdf.
The Premier League schedule for the remainder of the campaign is now set. The only remaining announcement is which games will be shown live on UK TV on the final day of the campaign. This will be confirmed soon.
There are three matches to be played tomorrow, including the televised game. All 20 teams then play on the final day of the season. All matches will be played at 4pm on Sunday, 22 May. These games will not move.
Brentford will host Leeds United on the final day of the campaign. If this game is chosen for TV coverage it will be announced in the coming days. If it is selected for live coverage in the UK, the time will not change.

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Tiff started her singing as a young fresh faced 16 year old, Initially as a backing singer, to the band “Falling Man”. They recorded an album and gigged quite regularly until they eventually disbanded. It was then she started fronting a blues/rock band gigging locally in the South East. However she felt the need to develop her songwriting capabilities in her own right, so she left the band and team up with one of the other members of the band to record her work, to much critical acclaim.
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Towards Objective Testing in Parkinson's Disease: a Systematic Review of the Literature Looking at Assessment of Postural Sway
Introduction Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is associated with increased mortality and reduced quality of life. There is currently no accurate objective measure for use in diagnosis or assessment of severity. Analysis of postural sway may help in this regard. This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of the various features currently used to analyse postural sway. Methods Five databases were searched for articles that examined postural sway in both PD patients and controls. An...[Show more]
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The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has advice to help keep those who plan to travel to Africa in the near future and their loved ones safe in light of the current Ebola outbreak.
“We want to make sure that everyone is as safe as possible without hindering their ability to travel as they wish,” according to Michelle Feist, Program Manager at the NDDoH’s Division of Disease Control. “One of the challenges with travel is that we do not know from week to week what the situation will be in terms of where the outbreak may spread, what services might be available if someone became ill in another country, and what kind of restrictions might be in place when people come back to the U.S. Travel to and from the vast majority of African countries is safe and unrestricted, though we advise following routine recommendations for foreign travel. However, travelers should be aware of potential issues when traveling to West Africa or Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns against travel to Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia except for those who provide essential medical and humanitarian services and has issued a travel alert for Mali. The NDDoH recognizes that medical workers are necessary to stop the outbreak in Africa and thereby protect the U.S. against Ebola. However, NDDoH advises that church and other humanitarian groups avoid or postpone travel to the affected countries unless they are providing medical services under the auspices of a larger humanitarian or governmental group. Anyone not directly involved in medical work should not travel to these countries until the outbreak is contained and travel restrictions are lifted.
The CDC has not issued travel warnings for other countries in West Africa. However, if transmission were to occur in another country while a person was traveling, their return circumstances may change substantially and may provide a threat to their health. In an abundance of caution, NDDoH advises that such travel be considered carefully and postponed, if possible, until the outbreak is over. The remaining countries in West Africa are Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.
The CDC has issued an advisory to practice enhanced precautions when traveling in Democratic Republic of the Congo because of an outbreak of Ebola that is unrelated to the outbreak in West Africa. NDDoH advises that such travel be considered carefully as to its necessity, and postponed, if possible, until the outbreak is over.
Travelers going to the other countries in Africa should follow the precautions routinely recommended for people traveling to those areas. Travelers returning from countries not experiencing an Ebola outbreak have no need to self-monitor following their return.
NDDoH asks that a person traveling to Guinea, Sierra Leone, Mali or Liberia
- Inform the NDDoH prior to traveling
- Inform their employer of their travel plans
- Coordinate travel with a well-established group (consult USAID at www.usaid.gov or an experienced umbrella group, such as Doctors Without Borders) that routinely operates in these countries
- Follow all recommendations of the CDC for protecting their health
- Inform the NDDoH of their expected return date
- Review their health insurance policy to make sure that medical care and transport home would be covered in the event of illness or injury
Upon a traveler’s return to North Dakota, we ask that they
- Comply with all CDC entry procedures
- Follow all CDC protocols for monitoring their health
- Contact the NDDoH as soon as they return to the state to coordinate their 21 day monitoring period
The NDDoH contact phone number for those who are traveling is 1.800.211.4451.
General information about Ebola is available on the NDDoH website at http://www.ndhealth.gov/disease/ebola/default.aspx. This page also contains access to the CDC website, which is updated regularly. NDDoH also posts information on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/home.php and on their Twitter page at https://twitter.com/NDDOH. Use #NDEbolaInfo.
For more information, contact Michelle Feist, North Dakota Department of Health, at 701.328.2378.

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If you ever watched “The Loud House” on Nickelodeon, you know that this family is just always chaotic. That’s what happens when you have eleven kids, and we really wonder how their parents manage to deal with that. These cartoon characters are usually troublemakers. But what if they became mothers and fathers? Today, we are showing you 10 “Loud House” Characters Reimagined as Parents.
Many artists on DeviantArt reimagined these cartoon characters as parents, and we love the artwork of CruellaDeVil84 and JBoy32x. They both reimagined many of “The Loud House” characters as grown-ups and young boys. And when you put them together, they look like a beautiful family! It’s crazy to think that these young kids would look so similar compared to their mothers.
Sketch-Toons on Tumblr is another artist who reimagined Lincoln as a father. He and Ronnie Anne didn’t only have one beautiful baby, but two. The little family looks really cute together, but the young man quickly understood that taking care of two kids is a difficult job. This is why we can see him sleeping on the couch with his daughter. Just wait until you see what Ronnie Anne would look like as a mother!
Stay tuned to see the artwork of more artists like Nelauk, SB99Stuff, and NauticalPudding. You don’t want to miss Lisa, Lola, Lana, Lucy, Lynn, Luan, Luna, Leni, and Lori reimagined as mothers. Who is your favorite character on “The Loud House”? Don’t be shy to tell us who it is in the comments section down below.

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Duck House Rental Photos and Description
House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Max Occupancy - 8; Sleeps 8 only)
FRIDAY - FRIDAY rentals making your trip to and from the Outer Banks easier. Modern updates make this well-appointed beach property one of the best in the area. Private pool area with BBQ grill and bar. Flat screen TVs all around (streaming NetFlix in the Living Room); high speed wireless internet, iPod/iTouch connection to stereo, take a bike for a ride or walk to the beach, just steps away to the private beach access. Two queen bedrooms and two twin-set bedrooms makes our home desirable for up to two families with 4 children total, one larger family, or several adults. Screened in porch, open porch with large swing, and open deck upstairs to watch the stars at night. Modern cable railing to a loft where you can sit and enjoy a morning cup of coffee, watch TV or read a book. The pool has been converted to salt water, an incredibly soft feeling against your skin. Bring your swimsuits, TOWELS and SHEETS and have a great vacation!
Keywords: Private salt water pool, steps to the ocean, well equipped kitchen.
- wheelchair inaccessible
- not suitable for children
- non smoking only
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- pets not allowed
Guestbook comments from the owner
Your home is very beautiful and comfortable! We had so much fun at your beautiful home! Our boys loved your loft and pool. The salt water was so nice! ! ! We rarely made it to the beach even though it was such a short walk and the street was so quiet! Thank you for sharing it with us! We had a wonderful week. The personal touches and insider tips were much appreciated.
This is our second home and we have loved every minute of our complete remodeling effort . . . we hope that you will enjoy our home too!
We are thrilled to be so close to the ocean that we can open the windows at night and be lulled to sleep by the gentle sounds of the waves.
We love to barbecue while family members are floating in the salt water pool. We love to sip our 'cool ones' at the bar and cool off from a hot summer day.


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Week ending: April 5, 2019
By: Sable K. Nelson
Gilead Submits Supplemental New Drug Application to U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Once-Daily Descovy for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
On April 5, 2019– Gilead Sciences, Inc. announced that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Descovy® (emtricitabine 200 mg and tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg tablets) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection among individuals who are HIV-negative and at risk for HIV. A Priority Review voucher was submitted with the filing, leading to an anticipated review time of six months. For more information, READ → http://www.natap.org/
Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health’ The GOP’s Health Reform Whiplash
Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss the latest “will they or won’t they?” when it comes to Republicans and comprehensive health reform. Also, a wrap-up of the latest abortion fights in the states and on Capitol Hill. And, another court setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act. Plus, Rovner interviews KHN’s Paula Andalo about the latest “Bill of the Month” feature. For more information, CLICK HERE TO LISTEN.
Podcast: What’s Up With Trump’s Sudden Turnaround On Health Care?
President Donald Trump promises that Republicans will be the “party of health care” and seeks to have a court overturn the Affordable Care Act. But that leaves some Republican lawmakers nervous about bringing the contentious issue up before the 2020 elections. KHN’s Julie Rovner talks to “Detroit Today” host Stephen Henderson about the implications of the president’s moves. For more information, CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health’ Health Care’s Back (In Court)
It’s been a wild week for health policy, mostly because of developments surrounding two different legal cases. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner join KHN’s Julie Rovner to sort it out with a discussion of a setback for Medicaid work requirements and the Trump administration’s decision to back a lawsuit claiming the entire Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. Also, Rovner interviews filmmaker Mike Eisenberg about his movie “To Err Is Human: A Patient Safety Documentary.” For more information → CLICK TO READ
Virtual Listening Sessions: Opportunities to Inform Development of an STD Federal Action Plan – April 17 and May 9, 2019
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy (OHAIDP) will host two virtual listening sessions to gather public input to inform the development of a Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Federal Action Plan.
Register for Listening Sessions
Your thoughts and recommendations are important, so HHS is offering listening sessions to provide the opportunity for people from across the United States to participate. Please consider joining one of these listening sessions. To do so, please register through the links below:
• Wednesday, April 17, 2019: Virtual Listening Session from 3:30—5:00 pm (ET). Click here to register.
Also Share Your Comments in Writing
In addition, HHS will soon publish a Request for Information (RFI) in the Federal Register to solicit written comments and recommendations for the STD Federal Action Plan that is being developed. As soon as the RFI is published, HHS will post a link to it as well as information about the deadline for input.
What You Can Do
TAKE ACTION: It is very important that our elected officials hear from us to protect federal funding for HIV prevention and care. Speak truth to power by sharing your personal stories with your elected officials. It is vitally important to meet with your federal elected officials when they are at home. If we don’t support and advocate for HIV funding and programs, who will? Our movement cannot afford to stand on the sidelines. Your U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives need to hear from you.
- Find your U.S. Senators: https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
- Find your U.S. Representative: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
What NMAC is Doing About It
- NMAC remains vigilant in its advocacy to protect FY20 government funding and the existence of the social safety net.
- NMAC is working in coalition to defend the right of people living with HIV to serve in the US military.

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It’s a given that festivals exist for people to enjoy themselves, let loose and feel free while watching their favorite bands perform. You should feel safe while being surrounded by those who share the same interest and joy. Unfortunately, there’s a history of people taking advantage of this freedom with sexual assault. According to The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), more than 25 Festival websites will participate in a “blackout” on Monday (8) for 24 hours to raise awareness of on-site sexual assault. Music festivals based in the UK hold a zero tolerance policy to sexual assault with their new ‘Safer Spaces’ campaign.
This campaign was launched by AIF who received help from Rape Crisis England & Wales, Girls Against, Safe Gigs For Women and the White Ribbon Campaign. The festival organizers are committed to training their staff and volunteer members on sexual violence related issues. Therefore, they are taking this very seriously and rightfully so, with a zero tolerance policy.
To spread the word, these are the current list of UK festivals which are shutting down their websites on Monday at 9 AM:
Always the Sun
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
End of the Road
Eisteddfod, Field Day
Heb Celt Fest
Nozstock The Hidden Valley
Secret Garden Party
Strawberries & Creem
The Vicars Picnic
Their sites may disappear, but there will be an extensive amount of activity on the fests’ social media sharing messages with hashtag #saferspaceatfestivals, to encourage festival-goers to participate in this campaign.
Their key messages are:
Zero Tolerance to Sexual Assault
Hands Off Unless Consent
Don’t Be a Bystander
Renae Brown, campaign manager at AIF, said:
“This campaign is building upon the positive measures that are already being taken by our members. We are reiterating that we have a zero tolerance towards any form of sexual harassment or assault at our events. Our members already take very seriously their responsibilities as event organisers, and by taking guidance from Rape Crisis England & Wales, Girls Against, Safe Gigs For Women and the White Ribbon Campaign we are aiming to tackle these issues in both a sensitive and impactful way – pushing awareness of sexual safety to the fore, while ensuring all those working onsite are properly trained, and that UK festivals continue to provide the safest, securest and most enjoyable environment for their customers.”
According to Rape Crisis England & Wales, more than half a million adults are sexually assaulted in England and Wales each year. Approximately 85,000 women and 12,000 men are raped. This is in England alone, and who knows how many world-wide.
Sexual assault should be taken very seriously, and hopefully more festivals, including ones in America, should follow this campaign.


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Before Girl on a Train, there was Before I Go to Sleep, a thriller by S.J. Watson. This was an excellent and suspenseful read. I read this a while ago, so am borrowing from the blurb for the book below. This is currently an e-book bargain.
Amazon Best Books of the Month, June 2011
: Every day Christine wakes up not knowing where she is. Her memories disappear every time she falls asleep. Her husband, Ben, is a stranger to her, and he’s obligated to explain their life together on a daily basis–all the result of a mysterious accident that made Christine an amnesiac. With the encouragement of her doctor, Christine starts a journal to help jog her memory every day. One morning, she opens it and sees that she’s written three unexpected and terrifying words: “Don’t trust Ben.” Suddenly everything her husband has told her falls under suspicion. What kind of accident caused her condition? Who can she trust? Why is Ben lying to her? And, for the reader: Can Christine’s story be trusted? At the heart of S. J. Watson’s Before I Go To Sleep
is the petrifying question: How can anyone function when they can’t even trust themselves? Suspenseful from start to finish, the strength of Watson’s writing allows Before I Go to Sleep
to transcend the basic premise and present profound questions about memory and identity. One of the best debut literary thrillers in recent years, Before I Go to Sleep
deserves to be one of the major blockbusters of the summer. –Miriam Landis
The novel was later was a movie starring Nicole Kidman. I have not seen this but understand that the novel was better.
If you would like to learn more about grammar in the most fun and least painful way, pick up Lynn Truss’s Eats, Shoots & Leaves. It is a bargain today and worth a look. The title: Eats, shoots and leaves means something very different from Eats shoots and leaves. If you get that, maybe you don’t need the book but you will enjoy it!

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— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) October 29, 2012
Hurricane Sandy is about to batter the Northeastern United States. Atlantic City has evacuated casinos. New York City shut down their subways. People are prepared for flooding from a storm that could be bigger than Hurricane Irene. ESPN business reporter Darren Rovell wants to know what snacks you’ll be eating when the power goes out and you’re carrying buckets of water out of your basement.
Previously: NFLPA Says Darren Rovell Has “Track Record of Bad Analysis and Uninformed Opinion”
Previously: Darren Rovell is Leaving CNBC for ESPN
Previously: Darren Rovell Complained About the Lack of “Talent” at Playboy’s Super Bowl Party


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Learn more here. Learn more here. Learn more here. Presented by the AOI in partnership with USA based Directory of Illustration, the World Illustration Awards are presented in a refreshed format for 2020, offering illustrators the opportunity to have their most ambitious work seen and celebrated! The second type of grant is project development. They look for âprojects that seek to enrich and inform the public on important subjects such as the physical environment, social justice, civil rights and other contemporary issues facing the country (and the planet), that some organizations might hesitate to fund.â. Each grant is given as one-time assistance for a specific emergency, examples of which are fire, flood, or emergency medical need. A group exhibition of all entrants will be held online at the Contemporary Art Gallery Online following the close of the competition for thirty days. All artists have available assistance in any area they need. Artist as Entrepreneur: Economic Development Resource Guide This resource guide provides a list of insights into the various economic development, community development and business support programs among several federal agencies, including the U.S. Commerce Department, Small Business Administration and U.S. Housing … The mission of this grant is to promote public awareness of and a commitment to American art and to encourage interest in artists who lack adequate recognition. Learn more here. Learn more here. With Artwork Archive, you can manage jury-ready photos of your work and their inventory details, as well as generate professional documents like portfolio pages and inventory reports. In designating permanent real estate to the long-term development of new work on-site, as well as creating a community of artists, the Queens Museum Studio Program aims to promote artists’ creative process, provide professional development, and encourage public engagement with the museum as channel and support. Also taken into consideration is the proposal included in the grant application. The complete list is broken down into four categories: grants, residencies, calls-for-entry, and opportunity sites. The studio is fully equipped with 2 kilns, a slab roller, wheels, tables and tools. DATES: Dates for 2021 Fellowship to be announced. Ox-Bow’s Summer Fellowship is a fully-funded opportunity for student artists to focus on their work, meet with renowned artists, and grow as members of this unique community. ), Price (in €). A micro-granting organization, funding “awesome” ideas, Funding for each residency is on a case-by-case basis. Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists. If you are an artist working in Digital, Mixed Media or Collage, Las Laguna Gallery wants to see your work. Learn more here. Filter by opportunity type, location, event dates, eligibility, and more to find exactly what your art practice needs to flourish. Do you wish you could get the doors to open more easily? We accept all forms of 2D work, from paintings (digital, oil, watercolor, etc), etchings, photography, drawings, etc. In chess, what is the meaning of the black and white playing pieces? The FCA gives out about 12 to 15 emergency grants per month, and they range from $500 to $2,500. Open to all artistic media or genres. FINE PRINT: Any work executed in class or under the supervision of an instructor, copies of paintings or published photos, or improper subject matter is prohibited. Learn more here. Residents are responsible for most meals and incidental expenses. Grants for Arts Projects is the National Endowment for the Arts’ principal grants program for organizations based in the United States. FINE PRINT: Every three months we will choose a winner among all the finalist works that will get a € 500 cash prize. On the Edge seeks submissions that reference the balancing act that is the current state of the world, which appears in an unprecedented state of political, economic, social and environmental change. There is amazing beauty in the decayed, the corroded, the rusted... making those images more compelling and interesting than those of readily available brand new items! The East Lansing Art Festival is a juried fine art festival, consistently ranked in the Sunshine Artists Magazine’s “Top 200” fine art and craft shows. All competitions include awards in three categories – “Traditional” Art, “Digital & Photography” and 3-Dimensional Art (if the gallery receives 3D entries). The Neon Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, invites qualified artists to submit proposals for participation in the annual National Artist Residency. The flexible residency at IaRex l'Atelier: International Artists Residency Exchange is for artists who are seeking a program for numerous artistic and personal reasons. Project Anywhere is supported as part of a partnership between the Centre of Visual Art (University of Melbourne) and Parsons Fine Art (Parsons School of Design, The New School). Learn more here. More info here. The grants are meant to enable artists to produce major performance artworks in New York. WHO: Watercolor artists living in the United States. About The Hopper Prize Awards. Weâve rounded up 36 of the very best grants for artists, from performing arts grants to grants for female artists. The work should speak for itself and their application reflects that. Learn more here. We will be updating this list throughout the year, so don’t forget to check back and let us know if you have an opportunity that should be considered! The Main Street Arts residency program is an opportunity to have quiet time and space to focus on your artistic practice. All artistic genres and mediums will be considered including sculpture, photography, and video. FIELD: Painting, Sculpture, Works on Paper, Photography, Public Art, and more. In the past 18 years, Artadia has awarded over $5 million to more than 333 artists throughout its participating award cities of Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. Important Note: The artworks should not exceed 150/150 centimeters. The Sustainable Arts Foundation's goal is to encourage parents to continue pursuing their creative passion, and to rekindle it in those who may have let it slide. The National Sculpture Society (NSS) sponsors a number of annual artist grants for sculptors. For example, NALAC makes grants only to artists of Latino heritage. This art grant provides photographers some financial freedom to carry out major photographic essays. Jury will be looking for technically competent work in all genres and styles. Artadia is now accepting applications for the 2020 Chicago Awards from all visual artists who have lived and worked within Cook County, IL for a minimum of two years. Oil Painters of America will be holding its Eastern Regional Exhibition of Representational Oil Paintings. Learn more here. The exhibition will be available to view in person by appointment. It is awarded to a sculptor who has shown a commitment to sculpting as well as outstanding ability. This exhibition will challenge common misconceptions about the topic as well as allow space for the selected artists to express their experiences, struggles, and triumphs through their work. All they require is name, email, grant category (Art or Photography), 3-5 images of your work, and an application fee of $25. Any form of printmaking is accepted. FINE PRINT: Drawing, painting (all mediums), pastel, printmaking, photography, sculpture, fiber, mixed-media, new media, and installation works are eligible. FINE PRINT: Residents are paid a modest monthly stipend in exchange for a minimum of 10 hours per week of work done for Arrowmont in a variety of career development areas including studios, gallery installations, community partnerships, assisting workshop instructors, book and supply store, public relations, marketing, etc. There are examples everywhere. WHO: Professional American writers, composers and visual artists, including photographers, whose work can be influenced and enhanced by this superb Michigan scene. In 2006 Chashama opened the ChaNorth international artist residency in Pine Plains, New York. Financial status is not a consideration in the admissions process, and financial need should not deter artists from applying for admission. The exhibition will be juried by Francis Thompson, Art Program Project Manager at JLL, a contemporary corporate art collection installed within office buildings throughout North America. Parents often put aside their creative impulses to meet the demands of raising a family, so the foundationâs goal is to encourage parents to continue with their creative passions. FINE PRINT: All media including installation, performance, video, and multimedia is welcome to apply. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists are invited to submit their best art and photography depicting the sky. WHO: All mediums are accepted (painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, film, print, etc.). New to the Arts Council? The proposed site should be and will be the focal point of the newly redesigned entrance into Riverfront Park from Clinton Avenue. FINE PRINT: Please note that the Artist Relief coalition partners will make final eligibility determinations as needed. It is also one of the great pleasures in life. Non-water-based media including alcohol inks may be integrated, but cover no more than 20% of the artwork. Between four and seven artist grants are given out each year. JF Gallery is pleased to announce its 9th Annual Juried Art Exhibit. Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces an art call for a very special competition in celebration of its 10th Anniversary. New York Center for Photographic Art's (NYC4PA) mission is to provide exhibition opportunities in the vibrant New York City gallery world to photographers around the world. Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) is pleased to announce the opening of our call for entries for the 23rd annual PCNW Juried Photography Exhibition, Distinction with our esteemed juror, Kris Graves. The Franklin Furnace Fund has been awarding performing arts grants to performance artists since 1985. We want to sustain our momentum, continue empowering black women and their practice, the only way we do this is if we are the change and the support we want to see. How do you capture water in a photograph? Three-dimensional works will also be considered for the show. Learn more here. Learn more here. The awards range from $5,000 to $20,000 and also come with ongoing career assistance. The residency is almost fully subsidized by the co-founders and the acceptance fee contributes to the maintenance of STONELEAF. The gallery invites artists to submit proposals for the garden’s 7th exhibition year. Learn more here. The experience has proven to be transformative time and time again for those artists who are able to take full advantage of the experimentation and critical discourse possible in this unique community in Maine. Old Town Plaza: $67,000, 2. FINE PRINT: Artists may submit up to 5 distinct artwork entries with 3 images each entry. WHO: OPA member living in the Eastern Region of the U.S. or Canada. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography depicting lines, shapes & objects. Art Center is hosting a juried group exhibition of Mixed-Media Art. All forms of photographic processes are encouraged. FINE PRINT: All local, national and international artists, professional and amateur are encouraged to submit their artwork for this art exhibition. *Sorry no sculpture, video or jewelry at this time. 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Srinagar, Aug 5 (ANI): Amid incidents of clashes between the security forces and locals, normal life remains affected, even as curfew continued in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
Nine districts of the state, along with Srinagar, entered the seventh day of stern restrictions imposed by the administration because of recent protests and clashes.
Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed across curfew-hit areas and theyhave warned locals of severe action if they do not adhere to the restrictions.
Shops remained closed and roads wore a deserted look as security personnel and vehicles patrolled different parts of the capital. Locals have been facing a shortage of essential commodities due to the curfew.
Twenty-eight civilians have been reportedly killed since Friday and around 200 injured have been in clashes.
On Wednesday evening, one more person was killed in the fresh protest in old part of the Srinagar.
Paramilitary forces have been asked to exercise maximum restraint to cut down on civilian casualties, which authorities say are used as fuel by the separatists to provoke emotions in the region.
On August 2, State Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah had called for the restoration of normalcy in the region, while addressing a press conference in New Delhi after apprising the Prime Minister on the present situation in the Kashmir valley.
The situation in the valley took a turn for the worse after locals went on a rampage during police clashes on Sunday.
Hundreds of protestors in Srinagar's Pampore area broke the imposed curfew and took to the streets, offering stiff resistance to the security personnel.
Shouting slogans, the rioters burnt government buildings and vehicles, and devastated property worth millions.
The Kashmir Valley has been witnessing a surge of violence that has led the authorities to impose an on-and-off curfew in parts of Kashmir. By Parvez Bhat (ANI)


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The Best Decision Of 2021
Since the pandemic began, many people (including myself) have dedicated themselves to achieving new personal goals and dreams. There is not a universally “correct” path, but the following points have helped me tremendously (even before the pandemic), and I hope you get some benefit from them as well:
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Quebec City is getting a new condo that not only allows Airbnb, but encourages it
Quebec-based real estate developer Groupe Bolduc has announced the development of the first condo project in Canada to specifically allow short term rentals like Airbnb. Most condos in the nation do not permit short term rentals. Read the article………….
To add insult to injury, this week the condo owners were told by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo that
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By Erick Gill
Many people don't like to have their picture taken, especially when it comes to photo ID badges. But the parks and recreation staff members in St. Lucie County, Fla., found an exception to that rule when it began requiring photo ID badges for the Lawnwood Skate Park.
"The younger skaters (under age 10) think ID cards are rad," says Debra Brisson, St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation director. "Usually it's the first photo ID that they have ever gotten, kind of like a first driver’s license."
When the department opened its concrete skate park in June 2008, cards were required for all skateboarders and inline skaters to make sure liability waivers were signed and on file. Access into the park is free, and random checks ensure skaters are following the rules. Helmets and shirts are required attire for skaters at all times. Elbow and knee pads are optional, but recommended.
After the first year of operation, county staff members decided that the skate cards weren't working. When employees checked on skaters who weren't wearing helmets, they had no way to determine the true identity of the skater. If a skater’s privileges were revoked, he or she found a way around the system and back into the skate park.
"We went to photo ID cards because skaters were passing IDs to others, which meant--in some instances--skaters were using the park without having a liability waiver on file," Brisson explains. "Also, this allows our staff to go out to complete random checks for cards and truly learn who the skaters are. In the past, some skaters were giving wrong names if they were caught doing something against the park rules."
Overhead And Revenue
The photo ID cards cost $10 for county residents and $20 for non-residents, and they are valid for one calendar year. Visitors also can purchase a one-day pass for $5 (no photo ID necessary; however, a signed waiver is still required). In addition, any county student who receives free lunch through the school system can obtain a skate card at no cost. Those under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them when registering. The cards are issued by the county’s parks and recreation department, which is housed directly in front of the skate park. Copies of the liability waiver are available on the county's Web site (www.stlucieco.gov/parks/skatepark.htm). The ID cards required the department to purchase a small camera and a printer to issue the cards at a cost of roughly $3,500. In 2009, when the photo ID skate cards were introduced, more than 1,100 cards were issued (908 to St. Lucie County residents and 250 to non-residents). Halfway through 2010, 422 resident cards have been issued along with151 non-resident cards.
Safe And Secure
"Generally, the reaction to photo ID cards has been good," Brisson adds. "Parents love that we require them because they provide an additional level of security.”
Due to staff limitations, the skate park is primarily unsupervised. However, staff members monitor the park by randomly stopping by to check IDs. When heavy traffic is expected--such as spring break or the first few weeks of summer--a staff person is temporarily assigned to check photo IDs at the gate. Gates to the fenced-in facility open at 8 a.m. and close at dusk. Additional security is provided via video cameras, mounted on the recreation center in front of the skate park.
"You have to have some oversight at a skate park--either paid staff or volunteers to help monitor activities and enforce the rules," says Brisson. "Otherwise, you can quickly lose the park to undesirables. It is also important to have the support of local law enforcement to assist in random checks. Their support really helps to set the tone of what is going to be acceptable behavior at the skate park."
Design And Build
If you are considering building a skate park for the first time, Brisson recommends a concrete park. While the initial costs might be higher, the maintenance costs are minimal. The price tag for Lawnwood was just under $500,000. Brisson also suggests hiring "a reputable contractor with experience in constructing skate parks." The county’s park was built by Team Pain, a Florida company that has built skate parks for some of the world's top skateboarding companies and professional riders. The design came from input provided by a citizen-advisory committee, made up of both young and old skateboarders from the area.
"This was so important in getting a final product that is acceptable and will be used," Brisson says."You have to involve the local skateboarding community … because it allows them to take ownership of the final product."
Rob Perkins, owner of Undercover Skate Shop in Fort Pierce, served on the advisory committee, and was one of the more vocal members that pushed to hire a company that specialized in building skate parks versus a general contractor, which might have been cheaper, but may not have delivered a quality park.
"Skateboarders are a very diverse group within themselves. Some skaters prefer riding ramps or transitions, and others prefer more street-type obstacles, such as ledges or hand rails," says Perkins. "We asked local skaters for creative input and put something together that ended up being a very unique skate park."
Another important lesson, Brisson stresses, which isn't always easy for governments to do, is to be flexible.
"You really need to allow yourself the flexibility to make changes to the design even right up through the construction phase," she says.
Since Team Pain is a company comprised of skateboarders, construction crews made design changes while the concrete was still being poured. And as soon as the concrete dried, workers were often seen riding the hardened surface, much to the disappointment of local skaters, who were waiting behind the fence for the park to open. Crews began working on the project in early 2008 with a projected completion date of July. However, when it was finished in late April, county staff members agreed to open it before the scheduled grand opening because they had to keep chasing out skateboarders, who were climbing the fence.
"We ended up having a soft opening because we felt bad for all the kids (and the adults) who were just so excited to get out there and skate this new park," recalls Brisson.
In the end, the county ended up with the region's most popular concrete skate park, which features a shallow and deep-bowl area, several handrails and stairs, concrete banks, ledges and humps and a bricked bank area. Shade sails were added to the flat area to give skaters some relief from Florida's relentless sun, and the parks department constructed a covered 10-foot by 20-foot pavilion with a picnic table for spectators.
"The skate park has been a tremendous success," adds Perkins. "Skateboarders of all ages travel from all over the state to ride our local park. I believe that the true potential of the skate park is far from realized yet."
Perkins is hoping to expand the park. Designs were provided for an additional pool/bowl area; however, the final plans were scaled back due to budget constraints. He and others are also hoping to add lights at the park to allow skaters cooler night-time sessions. But he knows that the skating community can't rely on the local government to foot the entire bill.
"With a long-term collective effort between the county, local businesses and local skateboarders, the skate park could potentially be a huge economic draw for the area by hosting large-scale competitions and professional contest tours."
For now, skaters will just have to be content with getting their pictures taken for photo IDs and riding one of the best outdoor skate parks in the state.
For more information, visit www.stlucieco.gov/parks/skatepark.htm.
Erick Gill is the public information officer for St. Lucie County. He is a former newspaper reporter and a born-again skateboarder. He can be reached via e-mail at email@example.com.


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Smoking cigarettes has been shown to impact all the body’s major systems – cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive – and lead to many forms of cancer. Smoking causes one in five deaths in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With this in mind, there is a strong push to quit (or there should be).
There are numerous ways you can quit smoking, from therapy to hypnosis to wearing a nicotine patch. But one means of quitting smoking that’s on the rise is simply switching one evil for another. We’re referring to e-cigarettes, and as their popularity grows among smokers and non-smokers alike, the negative health effects of these devices continue to come to light.
Largest consumers of e-cigarettes reportedly are the United Kingdom, with 2.6 million users of e-cigarettes. Nearly half a million of them switched from regular tobacco use. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) reported that 22 percent of e-cigarette users say that switching from tobacco to e-cigarettes is a way to quit the habit.
Further studies, however, are starting to show that users who switch aren’t quitting at all. Worse still, e-cigarettes now pose their own health risks which are nearly as bad as tobacco smoking. E-cigarettes have become another trendy bad habit for kids, teens and adults.
E-cigarettes versus traditional tobacco: Do they really live up to the hype?
As we’ve mentioned, smoking can take a serious toll on your health. Tobacco use has been linked to the following diseases and illnesses:
- Heart disease
- Effects on reproduction and erectile dysfunction
- Reduced immune function
- Respiratory diseases and infections, such as pneumonia
- Vision problems like cataracts or vision loss
- Cancer – liver, lung, throat, kidney, bladder, colon.
The health effects of smoking are serious, so it’s no wonder people are trying to quit. And although e-cigarettes are billed as a safer alternative, they come with their own risk.
E-cigarettes are available in assorted flavors and can contain nicotine as well. Research presented at the American Thoracic Society international conference revealed that these flavors can have toxic effects on the user’s lungs. Five different flavors were used on cultures of human lung cells to study their effects. Results showed the flavors decreased the cells’ abilities to perform and reproduce.
Because we know that the ingredients in cigarettes are harmful to the body, we know that people should not smoke. But we don’t know if the chemicals in e-cigarettes’ liquid flavors will have lasting negative effects on the body. But a body of research continues to grow showing serious threats.
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed, when at high voltage, e-cigarettes produced large amounts of formaldehyde – more so than normal tobacco cigarettes. This has the potential to raise cancer risks by five times greater than tobacco cigarettes.
Further, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health uncovered that when mice were exposed to e-cigarette vapor they had a decrease in ability to fight off bacterial and viral infections. Meaning, e-cigarettes have the potential to weaken our immune systems.
Debate on “e-cigarettes safe or not?” continues, but we’re seeing more evidence against them as a health risk.
E-cigarettes help overcome traditional tobacco addiction? Minimal proof…
A strong selling point for switching from tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes is the thrust to quit smoking. Because e-cigarettes appear to be safer, people think they are not causing as much damage to themselves by switching. But can e-cigarettes really lead to kicking the habit?
The research is mixed on this one, with some revealing that there is some success in quitting smoking but in other cases there isn’t. For example, one British study showed that among those who wished to quit, those who used an e-cigarette had a 60 percent higher likelihood of quitting.
On the other hand, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that e-cigarettes don’t lead to quitting. In this study participants were identified as wanting to quit by using an e-cigarette. The study in Britain only examined those who wished to quit. Methodology, then, can play a role in the effectiveness of determining whether e-cigarettes are an effective means to quit smoking.
One thing is for certain, though: Quit smoking! Although there isn’t a clear-cut answer of e-cigarettes’ effectiveness to quit smoking, the product’s popularity shows people do have a desire to quit and are trying out different means to make it happen.
If the desire to quit is there, that will ultimately determine a person’s success rate in actually doing so.
E-cigarettes are not free from regulations
Due to lack of information with regard to health consequences from e-cigarettes, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have many regulations in place on e-cigarettes. FDA continues to hold conferences and workshops in order to obtain more information about e-cigarettes so that further regulations can be put in place.
Currently the FDA regulates e-cigarettes deemed therapeutic, cigarettes, tobacco cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco. A proposal for further regulation of all e-cigarettes has been put forward.
As you can see, there aren’t definitive answers when it comes to e-cigarettes, especially regarding safety. They are new to market and it will take time for us to fully understand the health consequences. But we do know the liquid vapor makes e-cigarettes something foreign which you are letting into your body – that alone comes with its own threat.
If you are looking to quit smoking, there are many options available, without trendy gimmicks like e-cigarettes. Government agencies now have hotlines and resources for you to get the help you need to quit. And speak to your health care provider. With assistance, you can find a cessation program that is best suited for you to ensure success.
Smoking is harmful, no matter what it is. It is truly better to be safe than sorry, so avoiding all types of smoke is a smarter choice than switching out your options.
As a doctor who specializes in smoking cessation and pulmonary medicine, whenever I hear of a patient trying to quit smoking using a method that is dangerous or ineffective, I’m going to speak up. People need the right information, tools and all the help they can get to kick the habit.
Do you remember how old you were when you had your first cigarette? Maybe it seems like a distant memory, and now that you’re older there seems to be no point in quitting –but there is! No matter how long you’ve been smoker, it’s never too late to quit and start reversing the damage that’s been done.

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Supreme Court to rule on UK’s ‘discretion’ policy for gay asylum seekers
The Supreme Court will issue a decision tomorrow on a test case on the UK’s policy of telling gay and lesbian asylum seekers to go home and be discreet.
Gay asylum campaigners say that the Home Office frequently tells gay asylum seekers that they can return to homophobic countries if they are “discreet” or relocate.
Two cases are currently being considered by the court, involving one man from Cameroon and one from Iran. Both are appealing against previous court decisions barring them from gaining asylum.
The case of the Cameroonian man, known only as HT, will received a judgment tomorrow.
He is appealing against a tribunal decision which could he could be sent home despite being attacked after he was seen kissing his partner.
Gay asylum campaigners are planning to hold a demonstration outside the Supreme Court at 9am tomorrow.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees criticised the UK today for the policy.
Alexandra McDowall, the UNHCR’s legal officer in London, told BBC News that the discretion test “introduces an element that shouldn’t be there”.
“Would we have asked a Jew to hide in the attic to avoid being sent to the concentration camps?,” she said.
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“Persecution does not cease to be persecution just because an individual can take avoiding action by being discreet.”
Speaking in May, Angela Mason, the patron of the UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group, told the Guardian: “It seems that the Home Office are routinely refusing applications on the grounds that lesbians and gay men can go back and be ‘discreet’ or ‘relocate’.
“Decisions are being made by Home Office case owners who lack essential training on dealing with such claims … The result is that lesbian and gay asylum seekers who are already experiencing persecution may also face discrimination in our own country.”
Earlier this year, an Amnesty International report claimed that the UK and several other European countries were breaching international law on returning vulnerable Iraqi asylum seekers.
According to the report, women, ethnic minorities and gays, or those perceived to be gay, are most likely to be at risk of violence and persecution in the country.
Amnesty accused the UK, along with several other countries, of forcibly returning “scores” of Iraqis to dangerous areas in the country, breaking international rules.


Full steam ahead for Glenreagh Mountain Railway
By BELINDA SCOTT
STEAM was hissing from Betty and sweat was trickling off the visitors as Clarence and Coffs Harbour joined together with gold-painted railway dog spikes yesterday.
The Clarence Valley Council deputy mayor Shirley Adams and the Coffs Harbour mayor Keith Rhoades took turns with the hammer to drive the last dog spikes into the most recent section of railway track laid by the members of the Glenreagh Mountain Railway (GMR).
This section of trackwork has taken the GMR restoration from Glenreagh to the bridge over Tallawudjah Creek, the boundary between the two local government areas.
Cowper MP Luke Hartsuyker, who was representing the Minister for Transport and Regional Service, Warren Truss, said the GMR was a fine example of a community project which had achieved excellent outcomes with the support of Regional Partnerships funding.
GMR has received Commonwealth funding of more than $235,000 towards the first stage of its project to restore 35km of the former Glenreagh to Dorrigo rail line as a working tourist railway.
Restoration of the old timber bridge, estimated to cost about $250,000, is the next hurdle for the group, which is now seeking further grant funding for Stage II of its project.
GMR vice-president Bob Farquhar said restoration of the bridge would open up a further 15km of track to the steam railway group to repair and use, including areas of rainforest which would help to make the train trip a world-class experience.
GMR president Colin Sambrook said yesterday the steam railway had attracted 40,000 visitors in the past 18 months.
Guests travelled aboard Betty and a Melbourne tram from the GMR headquarters at Glenreagh West to the Tallawudjah Creek picnic area, beside the Tallawudjah creek bridge for yesterday's event, which included presentations of special dog spike plaques by Mr Sambrook and MC Artie Seewald, a morning tea and blessing of the track.


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It's time to fish out that long list of things we take for granted and add one more - bipedalism. Meet the family that walks on all fours.
It's "totally yesterday" to put too many microphones on a podium, says the former PR guy for U.S. President George W. Bush.
The bullring performances of these short-figured athletes have become itinerant traveling shows throughout Mexico.
Inside a US Postal Service auction, you can buy everything from guns, to baseball cards and American flags, to marijuana and human ashes.
Ancient tribal laws and values, around which society once revolved, don’t stop just because a Bedouin drinks a cola.
On March 7, 2012, Khadija Ismayilova received a letter stuffed with intimate photographs of her at home, and a note that read: Whore, behave. Or you will be defamed.


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EVERYTHING WE KNOW
Educated Citizens are politically literate.
Poltical literacy is the ability to "read' one's political world. It entails an understanding of how government works, what political rights citizens have, what the major policy issues of the day are, and how those issues affect the lives and choices of citizens.
A politically literate person has the ability to recognize political propaganda, to think critically about gaps and inconsistencies in political messages, and to make their own independent judgments about actions the government should take--without denying the existence of their own biases and self-interest.
ECit seeks to improve the political literacy of ordinary people and to help them (re)define goverment as a "we" rather than as a "they."
For more information about political literacy conversations and workshops, please contact Prof. Coleman at firstname.lastname@example.org.

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IS your garden looking tired and worn down but you’re a bit strapped for cash?
Well, you may just want to get yourself down to your local B&M…because shoppers have been going wild after spotting hugely discounted items for the garden in the store’s mega sale.
And with prices starting from just 50p, it’s little surprise they’re rushing online to show them off.
Lisa Taylor was just one of the delighted shoppers who posted a snap of her huge haul to money-saving Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK.
Amongst her bargain buys include two ladybird pot hangers and a honeybee pot hanger, which are ideal for hanging off the side of plant pots in the garden.
They’d be slashed in price from £3 to just £1, while three plant pots had been discounted from £6 to just 50p each.
She also nabbed a 6m artificial decorative eucalyptus garland which had been reduced even further from £1.50 to 50p, and a set of blue geometric print cushions reduced from £8 to £2.
Alongside the image, she penned: “Garden bargains at B&M.
FABULOUS FIVER: SPEND £5 AND GET A £25 WELCOME BONUS
“Lots of each in the Holderness Road Hull store plus other bits and pieces too.”
It wasn’t long before the post racked up several likes and comments, with bargain hunters all rushing to their local stores.
“Don’t walk to B&M, run,” urged one.
A second tagged a friend and asked: “Is that a trip to B&M?”
A third penned: “Love those cushions and pots.”
Meanwhile, a fourth noted: “Great bargains!”
Another enthused: “Need to go too…”
And a further added: “Have walked around both of the ones near me and seen nothing like this.”
But Lisa’s not the first person to snap up bargain buys in her local B&M lately.
Fabulous previously told how shoppers were going wild for gardening essentials scanning for 10p down from £12 in the monster sale.
Tracey Harknett swiped a four pack of garden LED lights, which had been reduced from £12 down to just 10p, and a pack of four solar powered stainless steel fence and path lights, which were also slashed from £12 to only 10p.
Not stopping there, she also got her hands on eight garden post lights, which were originally priced at £12, but had been discounted to just 50p.


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What to Expect
Hearing loss should not come between you and what you want in your life! Our hearing evaluations begin with a discussion of your current medical history and a review of your hearing concerns. Every patient is different and we want to get to know you and your unique hearing needs. After we examine your ear and complete a full battery of audiometric tests to assess your hearing, we then review our findings with you. If a loss is detected, we’ll go over the type and level of hearing loss present. Rest assured that there are many treatment options for people with all types of hearing loss, and we’ll carefully walk you through the ones that would serve your needs. Ultimately, you get to decide which hearing aid you purchase if a device is recommended and we’ll be there to ensure that you’re satisfied every step of the way.
We recommend that you have a family member present for your hearing evaluation appointment. Hearing loss is a family issue, as clear communication is the foundation of our relationships. It also helps to have another supportive person at this appointment to help you understand the information and recommendations. Both you and your loved one will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and gain a better understanding of your situation and unique hearing ability. Our professionals are known for their informative and compassionate patient care. We take the time to ensure that you’re educated about and comfortable with every step of your hearing care.
Take the First Step
Now you know what to expect when you have a complete audiological evaluation. If you or someone you know suffers from hearing loss, contact us today to make an appointment for a comprehensive hearing assessment.


Somat - Model MP4/B-5 - Food Waste Reduction System
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The SOMAT MP4/B5 Food Waste Reduction System features a Master B-5 Food Grinder, Somat MP4 Mini Press and a SOM-A-TROL control panel with pushbutton station. The grinder can be mounted in a trough, table or sink. Food waste enters the grinder and mixes with water where it is ground into a slurry. The slurry is automatically transported through a pipeline to the MP4 Mini Press, where water is removed and the resultant semi-dry pulp is discharged into a haul-away container. The extracted water can be recovered and returned to the grinder with an optional return pump. The MP4/B5 Food Waste Reduction System can be engineered to fit in most scrapping areas, existing or new. It can even replace an current disposer. The MP4 Mini Press can be installed anywhere within 8 feet of the grinder, facing any direction, it can even fit under a table to maximize space.
- Food Grinder: 5 HP food waste grinder, 105⁄8' diameter turntable with an adjustable 45 degree angle impact breakers constructed of hardened ductile steel alloy. Matching sizing ring with 24 grinding teeth. 81⁄4' throat opening allows for fast feeding. Flexible neoprene installation collar eliminates vibration. Bolt on motor and grind chamber allows replacement of all wearing parts without disturbing plumbing and electrical connections. Adjustable legs to level disposer and meet drain stub. Shaft extension with ¾' wrench flats to externally de-jam foreign matter. Heavy cast alloy construction provides extra long life.
- Mini Press: ¾ HP drive motor. 6' stainless steel vertical auger with brush tipped flighting. Screen with .093' diameter holes. Discharge chute lid features a magnetic limit switch for safety. Can be configured to fit any floor plan.
- Som-A-Trol® (Electrical Control Panel): UL approved. Includes all necessary power, control and water level components prewired to a terminal strip. Push button station in a NEMA 4 stainless steel enclosure.
- Valve Package: Pre-piped to include all valves required for proper operation.
- 208/230/460 volt, 3 Phase, 60 Hertz
- 700 pounds per hour of food waste only.
- Sink mount
- Bowl mount
- Trough mount with return pump
- As much as 8 to 1 (85%) volume reduction
- Uses fresh water for sanitary areas
- Small footprint
- Keeps solids from municipal waste system
- Simple operation and maintenance
- Equipment only is supplied by Somat Company; installation, piping and wiring not included.


Extremely helpful training package on Ontario and Canada s current status on Human Trafficking. Highly recommend it for Social Service Providers, Law .The Royal Canadian Mounted Police s Human Trafficking National . Training Initiative to Address Human Trafficking Curriculum, MCIS .An online training for mental health professionals on how to indentify and respond to potential human trafficking victims within a mental health care context..
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Christmas Stocking Patterns 10 Designs to Knit Vol. 1 e-Book
Christmas Stocking Patterns Vol. 1 is a 21-page e-Book with 10 different Christmas stocking designs to knit. It includes four different basic instructions, color chart for each pattern, an alphabet number graph and abbreviations.
Knitting patterns ONLY, not a finished item
An electronic PDF format will be sent via email within 24 hours of purchase.
Use knitting needles size 8 US (5mm) or size 6 US (4mm)
Approximately 29 inches x 7 inches or 26 inches x 6 ½ inches
Use any type of 100% acrylic yarn, tapestry needle, jingle bell, two stitch holders, double pointed needles
Machine wash cold, gentle cycle or hand-wash.
Skill level: Beginner (Letter to Santa), Intermediate (all the rest) and Advanced (Christmas Vacation).
The e-Book includes the following patterns:
Letter to Santa
Jack in the box
Santa Claus 2
Stars & Snowflakes
Christmas stockings are the perfect gift for anyone and these designs were made with love. I hope you enjoy knitting these patterns.
Once you receive the e-Book via email, you can access the PDF patterns from your computer by using the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this, it can be downloaded at www.adobe.com.
All patterns are final sale and due to their electronic nature cannot be returned or refunded once downloaded.


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Take A Hike At These 4 Utah National Parks Without Leaving Your Living Room
Zion National Park may be THE National Park in Utah to visit, but there are actually five national parks in the state. Utah’s national parks are some of the most famous places in the world; their natural beauty is unsurpassed. While we enjoy visiting the parks, tourists from all over the world also flock here. Want to avoid the crowds and get a look at four of our national parks without leaving your living room? Google Earth has a cool new feature that allows you to take virtual hikes at Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Zion National Parks.
In addition to four of Utah’s national parks, Google Earth has virtual hiking trails for 27 other national parks around the country.
National Park to Visit in Utah
Best state parks in Utah
Utah is well known for its national parks with some of the most famous parks in the country. Referred to as the Mighty Five, Zion, Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef National Parks are world-famous. However, their fame has led to some incredible state parks in Utah being overlooked and we wanted to highlight some of them as well.
Antelope Island State Park
Antelope Island State Park is a unique park less than an hour away from Salt Lake City, Utah, and true to its name, is actually a huge 42 square mile island on the Great Salt Lake. Antelope Island State Park offers some incredible sunrises and sunsets over the Great Salt Lake, has plenty of hiking trails, and is famous for its wildlife. While there are plenty of antelope on the island, there are actually over 550 wild bison that can be found on the island as well, making this park a unique and wonderful place to explore.
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park is a park that is filled with thousands of hoodoos, which are called “goblins.” Hoodoos are tall and thin rock formations that seemingly sprout up from the desert floor, and this is one of the best places to see them in the world!
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park is close to Canyonlands but looks more like the Grand Canyon! From the lookout at Dead Horse, you can look out over the Colorado River from 2,000 feet above, standing on the cliffs towering above it.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is true to its name. These dunes found outside Kanab, Utah, are perfect for motorcycle and ATV riding, and you will just love exploring this mars-like landscape.


Hats off – or should I say helmets – to the Great Lakes Science Center for dreaming big and reaching for the stars.
The Great Lakes Science Center is widely recognized as the perfect spot to take the kids for both entertainment and education. But did you know it is an equally awesome destination for adults? And you don’t even have to be a nerd, unless of course you want to.
Next month, on Saturday, April 7, from 8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., the GLSC staff will be entertaining adults (sans children) to an out-of-this-world evening of heavenly delights. Close your eyes and imagine Tom Hanks from “Big” hanging with Ben Stiller in “A Night at the Museum” while doing shots with Harrison Ford at the Mos Eisley Cantina on the planet Tatooine in “Star Wars.” It’ll be sort of like that.
Music, dancing, alcoholic beverages, hors d’oeuvres, an Ominmax movie, a costume contest, a trivia contest… and a whole lot of fun science. In case you didn’t know, Yuri’s Night parties and events are held around the world every April in commemoration of April 12, 1961, the day of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s first manned space flight, and April 12, 1981, the inaugural launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle.
By the Numbers: In 2012 there will be 72 events in 29 countries on 5 continents on 2 worlds…and you have the opportunity to join them.
SPECIAL OFFER: If you act before St. Patrick’s day, GLSC is offering tickets for just $50 each ($10 discount). Use the promo code “Gagarin” when you purchase your tickets online: http://www.greatscience.com/yurisnight.php. [offer is good through 3/17/12]
And be forewarned. In the words of C.S. Lewis: “A man who has been in another world does not come back unchanged.”


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Productivity and longevity are just a few byproducts of happiness. School Climate & Culture Forum presenter Ernesto Mejia believes the effect of happiness and gratitude in the lives of adults can directly influence the standard of care for students within a school community.
Ernesto Mejia speaks to students on the American Dream of education. He will deliver a pre-conference presentation at the School Climate & Culture Forum in Atlanta in December. He will also present a breakout session during the main conference.

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Apartment Arambol Beach Lodge | 3 mins walk to the Beach
171, Girkarwada, Dando., Harmal, Pernem., Goa, 403524, India, 403524 Old Goa, India –
This property is managed by a professional hospitality company. Warm hospitality awaits each guest of this river-facing Breakfast & Bed. Guests will feel welcome in this lovely, comfortable and clean home where every room is furnished with the best quality beds, linen and artwork (you're in for a treat if you're a big movie buff) The lodge is located just 3 minutes away by walk to the beach and also houses a cafe with a top class chef who cooks amazing food. Perfect for a couple or two friends.Each spacious guest room has a unique ambience and is thoughtfully designed for your comfort and relaxation. The room has a spacious double bed with thick, top quality mattress. There are soft-reading lights fitted to the wall above the headboard. There's a wardrobe with a safe box for your storage, a full-length mirror fitted to the wall, a mini-fridge, two chairs and a coffee table. The room is decorated with framed posters of various Hollywood movies. There's an attached bathroom and a walk-in shower. As you step out of the room, you have a spacious balcony where you can relax and interact with other guests or simply sit in one corner enjoying the evening breeze and view of the river. Downstairs is the cafe where you can order great food and sit down with a book, play a game of chess or indulge in conversation with fellow beings. The interior of the cafe gives an antique aristocratic vibe with beautiful furniture and wallpapers. If you are a book lover, you will not want to leave this place as they have a wonderful library in the cafe.Our team will be available via messages and calls to assist you. The homeowners along with the caretakers will be present at the property to cater to all your needs.
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Original Extreme Sudoku (4 issues/yr)
Perfect for Sudoku solvers looking for something different!
This magazine contains easy through challenger puzzles. Plus, many of the over 250 puzzles feature the added X-factor — a twist on this extremely popular puzzle where all nine boxes in the highlighted diagonals must also contain unique numbers. Digest size, 160 pages.
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Today, using $200 million from the recently passed CARES Act, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a measure that will increase and improve telehealth capabilities to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.
The COVID-19 Telehealth Program will help eligible health care providers purchase telecommunications, broadband connectivity, and applicable devices necessary for providing telehealth services. Moreover, these telehealth services would help COVID-19 patients and provide care for non-COVID-19 patients with non-related conditions who might risk contracting the coronavirus when visiting a hospital or other healthcare facilities, freeing up hospital space and resources for COVID-19 patients. This program also reduces the risk of exposure to our heroic healthcare practitioners. The funding will support telehealth in regions already hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, including many areas in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Additionally, the FCC initiated program provides selected applicants with full funding for these eligible telehealth services and devices. To participate, eligible health care providers would submit a streamlined application to the FCC, and the FCC would award these funds to the selected applicants on a rolling basis until the $200 million is exhausted or until the coronavirus is over.
I want to thank the FCC, in particular Chairman Pai and Commissioner Carr, for accelerating this vital initiative and pushing telehealth to the forefront during this time of self-isolation and social distancing. I applaud our Commonwealth’s incredible healthcare providers, and increased telehealth services relieve some of the strain they are facing as they fight this pandemic. With smartphones, tablets, and current healthcare devices, patients no longer need to have in-person doctors’ visits to receive quality care. Expanding telehealth is one of several initiatives the FCC has advanced recently to keep Americans connected during the pandemic. As soon as the application is available I will distribute it.


[student question] classification and characteristics of pneumatic ball valve?
[answer] pneumatic ball valve can be divided into o-ball valve and v-ball valve. The o-ball valve adopts floating structure, the ball core is precision casting, the outer surface is plated with hard chromium, the valve seat is made of reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene, the port of flow is the same as the pipe diameter, the flow capacity is great, the flow resistance is very small, and there is no leakage when it is closed, it is generally used as on-off valve, especially suitable for high viscosity, v-ball valve adopts fixed structure, the ball core has V-notch, which can realize shearing. Fiber, granular media.
According to different process equipment, pneumatic or electric actuator can be selected to form pneumatic ball valve and electric ball valve respectively. If the pneumatic ball valve is to achieve proportional adjustment, it must be equipped with valve positioner. If the electric ball valve is to achieve proportional adjustment, it must be equipped with electronic electric actuator or servo amplifier.
From the material, it can be divided into: carbon steel ball valve, stainless steel 304 ball valve, 316 ball valve and copper ball valve
According to the pressure, it can be divided into: high pressure ball valve and low pressure ball valve
High pressure pneumatic ball valve: mainly used in oil, natural gas, hydraulic oil, construction machinery and other industries
Low pressure pneumatic ball valve: mainly used in corrosive pipelines such as water! Precautions and model of knife gate valve in use: the opening and closing part of knife gate valve is ram, the movement direction of ram is perpendicular to the fluid direction, manual knife gate valve can only be fully opened and fully closed, and cannot be adjusted and throttled. The ram has two sealing surfaces. The two sealing surfaces of the most commonly used mode gate valve form wedge and wedge angle, which vary with the valve parameters, usually 50. The wedge-shaped knife gate valve RAM can be made into a whole, which is called rigid ram. It can also be made into a ram that can produce slight deformation, so as to improve its processability and make up for the deviation of the sealing surface angle in the processing process. This kind of gate When the plate is called elastic ram knife gate valve closed, the sealing surface can only be sealed by the medium pressure, that is to say, the sealing surface of the ram is pressed to the valve seat on the other side by the medium pressure to ensure the sealing of the sealing surface, which is self sealing. Most knife gate valves adopt forced sealing, that is, when the valve is closed, the gate shall be forced against the valve seat by external force to ensure the sealing of the sealing surface. This type of valve shall be installed horizontally in the pipeline generally.
The above contents are sorted out according to the problems encountered in the actual work of the trainees for reference. If there are any problems, please communicate and correct them in time.