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01/09/2012, [CES 2012] Bigger is better, right? That is what SanDisk believes when it comes to flash memory storage, and hence they have announced the 128GB SDXC memory card which has enough space to stash away up to 10 hours of Full HD 3D video, which is more than enough to film through an entire sitting of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy (standard edition), leaving some room to goof around […]
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06/23/2010, The SD Association recently introduced a couple of new high-speed performance symbols for both SDXC and SDHC memory cards as well as supporting devices, with the former identifying devices with a new “ultra high speed” bus-interface performance while the latter identifies SD memory cards and products that are able to support real-time video recording. Needless to say, these new performance symbols can only be found on SDXC and SDHC products […]
06/18/2010, When the refreshed Apple Mac mini was announced earlier this week, there was no mention on the type of memory card which will be supported. It seems that even the new SDXC memory card format was supported, where it is capable of offering up to 2TB of storage space, not to mention faster bus speeds. Sounds like a nice little surprise, don’t you think so?
02/23/2010, SanDisk has started to ship its 64GB Ultra SDXC memory card, making it the highest capacity SD memory card from the memory manufacturer, where this little piece of silicon is able to deliver up to 15MB/sec read speed and Class 4 speed rating. Capable of capturing and storing long stretches of 1080p High Definition video files, transferring them over to a computer can also be done in a jiffy since […]
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01/13/2010, Remember the SDXC memory cards that we looked at last year? Having being announced at CES 2009 (did you notice that those guys at the SDXC booth this year used the same banner as last year’s?), both Panasonic and Toshiba are very close to rolling out their first SDXC memory cards to the mass market. Utilizing newly raised ceilings on capacity in order to hit the magical 64GB mark while […]
11/30/2009, Notebook manufacturers Dell, HP and Lenovo could soon release their new 32nm notebooks that run on mobile Core i3, i5 and i7 processors to be equipped with an SDXC memory card slot in order to keep up with the times, offering the option for such notebooks to recognize up to 2TB of data within while boasting phenomenal theoretical transfer speeds of up to 300MB per second. If you really need […]
08/05/2009, Sony’s Memory stick is keeping up with its SD counterpart by finalizing its Memory Stick XC format that can reach 2TB in capacity, just like the SDXC cards. In the meantime, don’t pay attention to theoretical performance numbers like 480Mbps – in the real world, they don’t mean much, and we’ll have to look at independent benchmarks. What’s important for Sony users is that there is a path to 2TB. […]

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March 24, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Does Virginia have “Whistle-Blower” protection?
An employee of Virginia state or local governments have protection against retaliation or discipline for making or being about to report on the wrongdoing or abuse of one of the employee’s supervisors or an agent of the employer or an appropriate authority under Virginia Code § 2.2-3009, et seq., which states “It shall be the policy of the Commonwealth that citizens of the Commonwealth and employees of governmental agencies be freely able to report instances of wrongdoing or abuse committed by governmental agencies or independent contractors of governmental agencies.”
However, it remains the burden of proof for the employee to show that the detrimental action against him/her was actually in retaliation for the “whistle blowing” and not due to poor performance or misconduct on the part of the employee. If the employee claims that the detrimental action was due to the employee being about to report, the law imposes an even higher burden of proving that he/she was about to make a good faith report, by proving that by clear and convincing evidence rather than a mere preponderance.
If the retaliation is due to information that the employee made public as a citizen, then the employee may have a First Amendment claim under the United States Constitution through 42 USC 1983. (The employee must there be speaking as a citizen and not as an employee, since employees do not have 1st Amendment protection while speaking as an employee.)
There is no pot of gold awaiting the whistleblower. The law is designed to put the employee back into the same position that he/she would have been if the retaliation had not occurred. The court may also order appropriate remedies, including (i) reinstatement to the same position or, if the position is filled, to an equivalent position; (ii) back pay; (iii) full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights; or (iv) any combination of these remedies. The whistle blower may be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs. It is important to note that unless his contract with the attorney specifies otherwise, the amount of his attorneys fees may be different and higher than the amount that the court actually requires the employer to reimburse.
Relevant whistleblowing statutes include the following (I’ve listed the “qui tam” statutes, but they probably don’t apply. Note that it is not enough that a false record was made under § 8.01-216.3, that false record must be “material to a false claim.”):
§ 2.2-3010. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
“Abuse” means an employer’s or employee’s conduct or omissions that result in substantial misuse, destruction, waste, or loss of funds or resources belonging to or derived from federal, state, or local government sources.
“Appropriate authority” means a federal, state, or local agency or organization having jurisdiction over criminal law enforcement, regulatory violations, professional conduct or ethics, or abuse; or a member, officer, agent, representative, or supervisory employee of the agency or organization. The term also includes the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the State Inspector General, and the General Assembly and its committees having the power and duty to investigate criminal law enforcement, regulatory violations, professional conduct or ethics, or abuse.
“Employee” means any person who is regularly employed full time on either a salaried or wage basis, whose tenure is not restricted as to temporary or provisional appointment, in the service of and whose compensation is payable, no more often than biweekly, in whole or in part, by a governmental agency.
“Employer” means a person supervising one or more employees, including the employee filing a good faith report, a superior of that supervisor, or an agent of the governmental agency.
“Good faith report” means a report of conduct defined in this chapter as wrongdoing or abuse that is made without malice and that the person making the report has reasonable cause to believe is true.
“Governmental agency” means (i) any agency, institution, board, bureau, commission, council, or instrumentality of state government in the executive branch listed in the appropriation act and any independent agency; (ii) any county, city, or town or local or regional governmental authority; and (iii) any local school division as defined in § 22.1-280.2:2.
“Misconduct” means conduct or behavior by an employee that is inconsistent with state, local, or agency standards for which specific corrective or disciplinary action is warranted.
“Whistle blower” means an employee who witnesses or has evidence of wrongdoing or abuse and who makes or demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that he is about to make a good faith report of, or testifies or is about to testify to, the wrongdoing or abuse to one of the employee’s superiors, an agent of the employer, or an appropriate authority. “Whistle blower” includes a citizen of the Commonwealth who witnesses or has evidence of wrongdoing or abuse and who makes or demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that he is about to make a good faith report of, or testifies or is about to testify to, the wrongdoing or abuse to an appropriate authority.
“Wrongdoing” means a violation, which is not of a merely technical or minimal nature, of a federal or state law or regulation, local ordinance, or a formally adopted code of conduct or ethics of a professional organization designed to protect the interests of the public or employee.
2009, c. 340; 2011, cc. 798, 871; 2014, c. 403; 2015, c. 316; 2016, c. 292.
§ 2.2-3011. Discrimination and retaliatory actions against whistle blowers prohibited; good faith required; remedies.
A. No employer may discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against a whistle blower whether acting on his own or through a person acting on his behalf or under his direction.
B. No employer may discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against a whistle blower, in whole or in part, because the whistle blower is requested or subpoenaed by an appropriate authority to participate in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry by an appropriate authority or in a court action.
C. To be protected by the provisions of this chapter, an employee who discloses information about suspected wrongdoing or abuse shall do so in good faith and upon a reasonable belief that the information is accurate. Disclosures that are reckless or the employee knew or should have known were false, confidential by law, or malicious shall not be deemed good faith reports and shall not be protected.
D. In addition to the remedies provided in § 2.2-3012, any whistle blower may bring a civil action for violation of this section in the circuit court of the jurisdiction where the whistle blower is employed. In a proceeding commenced against any employer under this section, the court, if it finds that a violation was willfully and knowingly made, may impose upon such employer that is a party to the action, whether a writ of mandamus or injunctive relief is awarded or not, a civil penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $2,500, which amount shall be paid into the Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Reward Fund. The court may also order appropriate remedies, including (i) reinstatement to the same position or, if the position is filled, to an equivalent position; (ii) back pay; (iii) full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights; or (iv) any combination of these remedies. The whistle blower may be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs. No action brought under this subsection shall be brought more than three years after the date the unlawful discharge, discrimination, or retaliation occurs. Any whistle blower proceeding under this subsection shall not be required to exhaust existing internal procedures or other administrative remedies.
E. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit an employer from disciplining or discharging a whistle blower for his misconduct or any violation of criminal law.
F. No court shall have jurisdiction over an action brought under § 8.01-216.5 based on information discovered by a present or former employee of the Commonwealth during the course of his employment unless that employee first, in good faith, has exhausted existing internal procedures for reporting and seeking recovery of the falsely claimed sums through official channels and unless the Commonwealth failed to act on the information provided within a reasonable period of time.
VA Code § 2.2-3011. (emphasis added)
§ 8.01-216.5. Civil actions filed by private persons; Commonwealth may intervene.
A. A person may bring a civil action for a violation of § 8.01-216.3 for the person and for the Commonwealth. The action shall be brought in the name of the Commonwealth. The action may be dismissed only if the court and the Attorney General give written consent to the dismissal and their reasons for consenting.
B. A copy of the complaint and written disclosure of substantially all material evidence and information the person possesses shall be served on the Commonwealth. The complaint shall be filed in camera, shall remain under seal for at least 120 days, and shall not be served on the defendant until the court so orders. The Commonwealth may elect to intervene and proceed with the action within 120 days after it receives both the complaint and the material evidence and information.
C. The Commonwealth may, for good cause shown, move the court for extensions of the time during which the complaint remains under seal. Any such motions may be supported by affidavits or other submissions in camera. The defendant shall not be required to respond to any motion for judgment filed under this section until twenty-one days after the complaint is unsealed and served upon the defendant.
D. Before the expiration of the 120-day period or any extensions obtained under subsection C, the Commonwealth shall proceed with the action, in which case the action shall be conducted by the Commonwealth, or notify the court that it declines to take over the action, in which case the person bringing the action shall have the right to prosecute the action.
E. When a person brings an action under this section, no person other than the Commonwealth may intervene or bring a related action based on the facts underlying the pending action.
§ 8.01-216.3. False claims; civil penalty.
A. Any person who:
1. Knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval;
2. Knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used, a false record or statement material to a false or fraudulent claim;
3. Conspires to commit a violation of subdivision 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, or 7;
4. Has possession, custody, or control of property or money used, or to be used, by the Commonwealth and knowingly delivers, or causes to be delivered, less than all such money or property;
5. Is authorized to make or deliver a document certifying receipt of property used, or to be used, by the Commonwealth and, intending to defraud the Commonwealth, makes or delivers the receipt without completely knowing that the information on the receipt is true;
6. Knowingly buys or receives as a pledge of an obligation or debt, public property from an officer or employee of the Commonwealth who lawfully may not sell or pledge the property; or
7. Knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used, a false record or statement material to an obligation to pay or transmit money or property to the Commonwealth or knowingly conceals or knowingly and improperly avoids or decreases an obligation to pay or transmit money or property to the Commonwealth;
shall be liable to the Commonwealth for a civil penalty of not less than $10,957 and not more than $21,916, except that these lower and upper limits on liability shall automatically be adjusted to equal the amounts allowed under the Federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq., as amended, as such penalties in the Federal False Claims Act are adjusted for inflation by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended (28 U.S.C. § 2461 Note, P.L. 101-410), plus three times the amount of damages sustained by the Commonwealth.
A person violating this section shall be liable to the Commonwealth for reasonable attorney fees and costs of a civil action brought to recover any such penalties or damages. All such fees and costs shall be paid to the Attorney General’s Office by the defendant and shall not be included in any damages or civil penalties recovered in a civil action based on a violation of this section.
B. If the court finds that (i) the person committing the violation of this section furnished officials of the Commonwealth responsible for investigating false claims violations with all information known to the person about the violation within 30 days after the date on which the defendant first obtained the information; (ii) such person fully cooperated with any Commonwealth investigation of such violation; (iii) at the time such person furnished the Commonwealth with the information about the violation, no criminal prosecution, civil action, or administrative action had commenced with respect to such violation; and (iv) the person did not have actual knowledge of the existence of an investigation into such violation, the court may assess not less than two times the amount of damages that the Commonwealth sustains because of the act of that person. A person violating this section shall also be liable to the Commonwealth for the costs of a civil action brought to recover any such penalty or damages.
C. For purposes of this section, the terms “knowing” and “knowingly” mean that a person, with respect to information, (i) has actual knowledge of the information; (ii) acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or (iii) acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information and require no proof of specific intent to defraud.
D. This section shall not apply to claims, records or statements relating to state or local taxes.
The materials are prepared for information purposes only. The materials are not legal advice. You should not act upon the information without seeking the advice of an attorney. Nothing herein creates an attorney-client relationship.
Thomas H. Roberts, Esq.
Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C.
105 S 1st Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 783-2105 fax
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Vagos Open Air 2014 – 1st day
Kreator, Epica, Soilwork, Sylosis, Kandia, Gates Of Hell
Quinta do Ega, Vagos (PT)
8th August 2014
This year’s edition of Vagos Open Air was bigger in every sense of the word – it lasted one day longer than usual, it had more people coming in, and it had also the greatest bill so far. Kudos for promoters Prime Artists!
National Gates Of Hell must feel proud, and not just for kicking the festival off: it’s not easy for an underground band to gather so many people on a hot Friday, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, but they made it! There was a sea of people like there’s never been for an opening band, in all the 6-year history of the festival! Of course they’ve been working hard for it in the last few years, especially since the release of their debut album, playing all over the country and winning fans with their ballistic live shows. But it still was a wonderful surprise to see such a crowd screaming and moshing for them. And the size of the wall of death on the last song, “Critical Obsession”! Singer Raça thanked everyone – both fans/friends and those who were watching them for the first time – but truth be told, they wouldn’t have got that response if they weren’t just as good. The credit is all yours, boys! Keep it up! (5/5)
Things cooled down a bit, but only in terms of “brutality” – Kandia is a modern/alternative rock band, so no mosh pits for them. But that doesn’t mean that their show was less electrifying. It was just a different kind of voltage. Especially singer Nya Cruz, who looked totally at home on stage. They’ve released two albums so far, but neglected the first one completely, focusing just on the latest “All Is Gone”. Last year, they won the international music contest Global Rockstar with one song from that album, “Scars”. “We’re not going away, we’re here to stay!” was the introduction to that song, as its first verse reads “I’m here to stay”. But more than an introduction, it’s a statement, a motto – and the grip they had on this gig is proof that they will stick to it. (4,5/5)
It was the first time Sylosis were playing in Portugal (after pulling out of the Epic Industrialist Tour, in 2012) and Josh Middleton admitted they weren’t expecting such a reception. The crowd was happy to finally experience live songs such as “All Is Not Well” and “The Blackest Skyline”, so the circles began spinning once again, at full force. And when Josh asked for TWO circles – one at the left, one at the right – they were eager to comply (same as the headbanging to the sound of nothing, but that’s been done before by other artists – the two circles, now that was new). At some point Josh said that this was the last gig of Rob (Callard, drummer), since he would be pursuing a career as a singer… in a Mariah Carey cover band. Such talented musicians and so humorous… no wonder no one cared about the “little” fail of asking if we were ready for Kreator while playing a riff from Slayer’s “Raining Blood”… (5/5)
It had been 11 years since I’d last seen Soilwork – which was the last time they’d played in Portugal. So I don’t know if it’s usual for them to use The Alan Parsons Project’s “Sirius” as intro, but for me, it was a really nice surprise. And it links so well to “This Momentary Bliss”, the first song of their set! A set that I confess was hoping to be a bit more diverse, given the years of absence from the Portuguese stages. But their latest album is a magnificent double piece, so it’s only natural they wanted to focus on the killers of “The Living Infinite”. Still they went back a couple of times – “The Average Stalker”, “Bastard Chain”… –, closing with a golden key with “Stabbing The Drama” (“I think you know the chorus to this one”, said Mr. Björn Strid). The circles weren’t as constant as in the previous band but only because Soilwork’s sound doesn’t require so – there’s a reason why it’s called “melodic” death metal. In terms of intensity, they were just as “crazy and wild” (to use Strid’s own words). (5/5)
There were LOADS of Epica fans in Vagos, so whoever thought it was a mistake to invite them again (they performed at the first edition of the fest) couldn’t be more wrong. Simone Simons’ voice was better than the last time I’ve seen them, in the “Requiem For The Indifferent” tour, but still a bit “shaky” here and there. The most blatant case was “Cry For The Moon”, where her voice was smothered by the choir backtracks and not because something failed with her mic. It’s just that female voices also change with time and it’s been 10 years since Simone first recorded that song. Maybe that’s why she took the chance to introduce the band, singing the names and their instruments instead of the original lyrics. Nice trick! But no one seemed to care anyway, as the strong and positive attitude of the whole band made those flaws look like small details.
They played a few songs from the latest album, “The Quantum Enigma” – including the first three tracks plus the new hit “Unchain Utopia”, but Simone said they would be back in November, in a promotional tour for this album. The crowd was thrilled to hear that. (4,5/5)
Okay, it’s true that a Kreator gig is always a Kreator gig, and even when they’re bad, they’re still pretty good. But sometimes they’re REALLY awesome – like this time! From “Mars Mantra / Phantom Antichrist” to “Flag Of Hate / Tormentor”, Mille Petrozza got some of the best “Portuguese circle pits” that he kept asking for – having played here so many times before, he knew what he was talking about when he specified the nationality, giving them an unique identity. But with such a performance it was hard not to raise hell – the stage wasn’t big enough for their fire show, but the human heat made up for it.
For the encore, and the aforementioned medley of “Flag Of Hate” and “Tormentor”, Petrozza got on stage holding a flag, saying that when they released that album (“Endless Pain”), back in 1985, Michael Jackson was still alive. The rest of the band played a few chords from “Billie Jean” and the crowd roared. But the roar was much louder when he talked about the album that Judas Priest released five years later, as its title was the opposite of “Endless Pain” – “Painkiller”, with the main riff of its title-track echoing. The true explosion came, of course, when Petrozza stopped talking and the medley itself began. (5/5)
Nevel a dull moment on this first day – except for the background music between songs, which was literally the same over and over. The metal DJs that took the graveyard shift should have been hired for the day as well…
Text & photos: Renata “Pieni” Lino
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text: This is a watercolor on 8 x 8 inch Arches paper. I painted it plein air on the porch of our neighbor's cottage. I was using a travel set of watercolors, that is not near as nice as my full palette, so it was a bit frustrating to get the colors just right. Still, I like how they turned out for a quick study. I almost titled it, 'Sam's Nuts'.

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By Anna Pukas
INEFFECTUAL, invisible, unable to honour pledges and now blamed for letting Gaddafi off the hook. Why Obama’s gone from ‘Yes we can’ to ‘Er, maybe we shouldn’t’...
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Analysis of processing head measurements in merchandizing southern yellow pine
Today's timber market in the Southeast US demands a specific size log; thus, the harvested trees need to be processed on the landing. In addition, merchandizing harvested trees is more profitable for the loggers as they are able process the timber to its highest economic value. The utilization of a processing head in the logging industry is encouraged due to the presence of technology advancement on the machine that allows the loggers to merchandize and top the logs by specifying the desired measurements into the processing head's computer program. The result from this study shows that, regardless of the amount of experience owned by the operator and whether a calibration was conducted on the machine, the measurements given by the processing head is not accurate. Continuing research to understand the extent of experience and calibration in the utilization of processing head in the Southeast US are encouraged.


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New Gen..... an exciting new generation of organic, whole-food, nutritional supplementation.
Onc upon a time our food contained all the nourishment needed for body and mind to maintain optimal health.
Unfortunately, with increasingly evidence, we can no longer rely on obtaining all of our nutritional requirements from our modern diet.
It’s an an alarming fact that firstly many of our vegetables and fruits are grown in soil that is depleted in vital nutrients, secondly nutrients are often lost due to fruit and vegetables being kept in cold storage for far too long, and now we are discovering, just in the last 5 years, that our gut microbiome, (the important ecosystem in our gut) has often become so dysfunctional we are unable to absorb the nutrients that we do ingest!
The reality is that even when we choose wisely and eat 5–10 portions of organic vegetables and fruit every day we are often still malnourished.
I have practised the principles of a Paleo style diet for almost 10 years now but I struggle to eat the 5-10 recommended portions of raw fruit and vegetables every day so I routinely take nutritional supplements and I encourage all of the clients at my medical skin clinic to do the same.
At my clinic, Crendon skin clinic, and skin clinics across the globe the latest treatments are moving towards the “holy grail”of growing our own skin younger. What I mean by this is that the emphasis now is on skin rejuvenation.
We are getting better and better at biologically stimulating the growth of new collagen and elastin and improving hydration from a deeper level.
It makes sense that to get the optimal benefits from clinic treatments we need to provide the skin cells with optimal nutrition.
An easy way to think about this is to compare the likely results of randomly killing yourself at the gym and then eating at Mc Donalds compared to a professionally targeted long term exercise program combined with the best nutritional eating and supplement routine.
The best anti-aging skin rejuvenation programs are much the same including long term preventative measures combined with optimal nutritional and lifestyle
habits and remedial treatments where appropriate.
Which supplements do I routinely advise family, friends and clients to take?
After studying the foundations of nutrition and functional medicine I came to the conclusion that right now for most people, blood, stool, urine and saliva testing although incredibly interesting and revealing are expensive and out of reach for most healthy people.
I believe, from what I have experienced, that functional medicine is in its infancy, and huge leaps and strides are taking place which will revolutionise our approach to healthcare.
As is often the case “the more we know the more we realise we don’t know”
This has certainly been my experience of the rapidly advancing world of nutritional and functional medicine.
In medical ethics the physicians guiding maxim is “first do no harm”.
For this reason I advocate that without expert nutritional testing a mostly wholefood supplementation is safe, often amazingly effective and kinder on the pocket.
There are some nutritional deficiencies common to most of us now that can be safely addressed with either wholefood supplementation or safe levels of selected nutrients.
All things get better!
I now recommend Newgen for routine health and anti-aging skin benefits.
Newgen is a very exciting relatively new organic supplement programme .....one daily scoop in water, juice or coconut yogurt or chopped fruit ( my favourite breakfast )
Newgen has revolutionised my nutritional clinic guide lines in a relatively short time and is now my number one, “go to,” supplement. It meets a lot of the current nutritional deficiencies with one daily scoop of delicious powder.
In brief, the three main reasons I love Newgen are as follows.
Firstly, New gen is extremely high in photo-nutrients as it contains freeze dried organic vegetables and fruits. These phytonutrients are the micronutrients we all need more of to prevent disease and combat higher levels of pollution.
High micro-nutrient status has been shown to improve our skin colour and radiance, improves gum health ( I used to be a family dentist ) as well as all other general health conditions. There are no-contraindications to consuming high levels of what is essentially the essence of whole organic vegetables and fruits. So this supplement is fantastic for all of the family.
The anti-oxidant status has been thoroughly tested and the product gets the highest score I know of in all of the “big five” free radical tests, done at Brunswick laboratories one of the most reputable, research and testing facilities.
What I also love about the New gen product is that it is thoroughly tested to make sure there is no contamination with pesticides.
Since my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 2 years ago, trying to avoid or at least reduce exposure to pesticides and plastic residues has been a major priority.
Gut health is now a major concern and we have learned that we need to prioritise eating in a way that keeps a healthy gut microbiome intact.
Enzymes from raw plants are proving to be important and probiotic or friendly bacteria help to recolonise the gut with gut healthy bacteria that keep the level of gut pathogens, the disease causing bacteria, at a low level.
These gut friendly probiotics are often fighting a difficult battle and struggle to survive. Taking a high quality probiotics every day, can really help to prevent disease. New gen contains over 15 billion gut friendly bacteria in every scoop.
This level is tested in the finished product ensuring quality. The bacteria in New gen are freeze dried to send them to sleep and when the powder is hydrated they wake up ready to do their job. Many other supplement companies only test what goes into the product but not what is left when the product is packaged, processed and ready to eat.
Thirdly- I love that this product contains digestive enzymes which help us to break down our food into tiny particles which means that then we can absorb the vital nutrients more effectively.
As we get older we often find our digestion more sluggish and some of the nutrient deficiencies found when people are tested are attributed to poor absorption of nutrients in food.

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St. Louis firefighters may be able to receive disability pension after being injured on the job even if they begin a new job. Nearly one out of every two retired firefighters are in this situation right now because they had to retired due the pension board deciding that they were “totally and permanently incapacitated for duty.”
From 2001 to 2010, a firefighter retired because of disability at an average age of 42. Firefighters are also offered such great disability benefits because they face serious injury on the job and in order to save others they must put their lives on the line and not worry about an injury causing a financial disaster for themselves.
A study was done on this topic and it was found that some firefighters get jobs doing heavy labor once retired and are still receiving pensions. When a pension board determines if a firefighter can continue working they make sure that they can perform every task because there is not “part time” in firefighting.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, you need representation on your side. Contact the St. Louis workers’ compensation attorneys of the Finney Law Firm by calling 314-646-0300.


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Makers of world's cheapest smartphone unveil 32-inch LED TV priced under Rs 10,000
Ringing Bells, known for the world’s cheapest smartphone, has now made way into the consumer electronics market. It’s ready to launch its first ever 32-inch LED TV under Rs 10,000, in the month of August. The 32-inch high-definition LED TV known as the Freedom HD LED TV was unveiled on 7 July along with the Freedom 251 smartphone, reported Daily Bhaskar.
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The HD LED TV has generated interest among customers. It is touted to be the cheapest in its class when compared to other existing options in the market. Mohit Goel, Director, Ringing Bells Pvt. Ltd. stated that the TV sets will be sold online and delivered within two days. The price of HD LED television sets currently in the market starts from Rs 7,000 for the 16-inch models. In line with claims made earlier, Mohit Goel announced that their new television will create “another price revolution in Indian consumer electronics”, indicating a cheaper price than those that are presently available. He declined to reveal more before the launch, reported Business Standard.
Ringing Bells seems all set to transform the electronics market with its reasonably priced products. However, the question is whether the company is capable of offering high quality products at such low prices. Ringing Bells is also aiming for PM Modi's support for its products under the Make in India initiative.


text: The past year couldn’t have been much better for Louisville Americana-Rock group, Nellie Pearl. Their debut LP, Lonesome No More!, funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign raising $10,000+ in album pre-sales, has brought many accolades. The single, “Live/Die”, was featured on Spotify’s official Pulse of Americana playlist helping garner almost 300,000 plays, as well as being added into regular rotation at AAA radio stations across the states and hitting the Top 200 for both commercial and non-comm charts. This kind of success has led to being added to the line-ups of several music festivals and remarkable shows, including Wildwood Revival, Savannah Stopover, and Moonshiner’s Ball, supporting artists such as Gillian Welch, Houndmouth, and Shovels & Rope. Nellie Pearl’s press write-ups and premieres have included Paste Magazine, BLURT magazine, and Huffington Post, while placing on the Top 100 albums of 2016 lists for several AAA radio stations and winning Louisville Music Awards’ Album of the Year. An electrifying live show that leaves the audience in awe with diverse and powerful performances.

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Service members will soon be blocked from setting up new paycheck allotments for personal property, Defense Department officials announced today.
The change, which officials said is designed to protect troops from "unscrupulous commercial lenders," will go into effect Jan. 1, according to the military announcement.
"This will significantly improve protections for all service members and their families, while not significantly reducing the flexibility to use allotments for a number of legitimate purposes," the release said.
Under the new policy, service members will be banned from setting up payment allotments for any vehicles, household goods, electronics or "other consumer items that are tangible and moveable."
Those types of allotments are typical used by service members to pay for big ticket items, often at rent-to-own stores which offer a variety of items at high interest rates.
Currently troops can have up to six such allotments, set-up by the service member via a DD 2558 form. Under the new rule, when setting up an allotment, troops will have to certify that it is not for "the purchase, lease, or rental of personal property of, or payment toward personal property," the release said.
The new rule will not impact current allotments, or those made by retirees or civilians, officials said. Additionally, troops will still be permitted to use allotments for savings account deposits, investments, dependent support, mortgage and rent payments, government debt repayment or to make Combined Federal Campaign contributions, they said.
The changes come after a series of recommendations to Defense Department officials from the Consumer Protection Bureau. An arm of that entity focuses specifically on military issues, warning service members against predatory lenders and pursuing legal action against financial law breakers.
A 2012 analysis by that office show that the top 10 financial institutions that received allotments from service members included three "suspected abusers," the release said. Those institutions received $1.38 billion of the $3.767 billion in allotments paid by service members in 2012.
-- Amy Bushatz can be reached at email@example.com


Hubert Lawrence | Facing the future
When the recriminations over Jamaica's four-medal performance at the 16th World Championships are complete, the only option will be to look ahead. Big targets loom in Doha, the host city of the 17th World Championships in 2019, in Tokyo when the Olympics return there in 2020 and in 2021, when our best take on the globe again at the World Championships. It's a new era.
The incomparable Usain Bolt is gone, but the empress of speed Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, is on her way back to partner Olympic 100 and 200-metre champion Elaine Thompson at the top of world sprinting. Beyond that, the best guess is that a newer group of Jamaicans will bear the black-green-and-gold standard on the big stage.
As we now should all know, success isn't guaranteed. Nasty weather in London confounded our mostly local-based sprint crew at the World Championships this year. Those who did their training in the 30-degree-Celsius warmth of Jamaica found themselves shivering in the rain and the 13-degree freeze of London.
A look at typical Tokyo weather is instructive. The July and August temperatures are tolerable at about 25 degrees Celsius. There is rain every other day. Most often, Tokyo gets 20 days of rain in July and about 17 in August.
The cold and rain did us in at the Worlds in a city that had been kind to Jamaican athletes at the 1948 and 2012 Olympics. When the weather turned against us in London this year, we weren't ready. Sadly, Bolt and Anneisha McLaughlin-Whilby pulled while at speed, and almost all others ran with restraint.
By contrast, on one of the worst days of the Championships, Norway's Karsten Warholm won the 400-metre hurdles over a star-studded field in the slowest winning time in the history of the meet. His cold-weather comfort made him feel right at home.
The Japanese rainy season, which runs through the July 24 to August 9 Olympic period in 2020, could present some challenges. Thankfully, there is enough time for our track and field brains trust to research the circumstances the team will face in Tokyo. Some individual coaches, clubs and athletes will have some ideas already, but perhaps this is a job for the G.C. Foster College for Physical Education and Sport. Alternatively, there are now faculties of sport at both the University of the West Indies and at the University of Technology.
One of them could take on the task of researching the approach to preparing the locally based athletes to excel in Tokyo's weather. Specific advice on warm-up time and technique, hydration and clothing could constitute the difference between winning four medals and twice or three times as much.
It's no accident that Jamaica's only gold medal in London came from 110 metres hurdler Omar McLeod, who lives abroad and often runs in cold weather. Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who trains in chilly Ohio, said she was right at home as she made history by being the first Jamaican woman to reach at a World shot put final. For all I know, 400-metre hurdles bronze medallist Ristananna Tracey had some cold-weather tolerance built in from her high school days in Frankfield, home of Edwin Allen Comprehensive.
When the recri-minations end, it will be time to face the future. Jamaica still has a robust high-school system, competent coaches, and a post-secondary club and college network to go with the traditional option of the US track scholarship. Research and more advance planning can only help.
- Hubert Lawrence has made notes at track side since 1980.


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UK government tax adviser quits after giving avoidance tips
LONDON (Reuters) - A tax adviser to the British government has been forced to resign after he was recorded giving tips at a conference on how to pay less tax and "keep money out of the Chancellor's grubby mitts", a Treasury minister said.
The BBC Panorama investigative program filmed David Heaton - before he joined the government as an adviser on how to clamp down on aggressive tax avoidance - telling delegates at a conference how they could exploit tax loopholes.
"Mr Heaton's statements are directly at odds with the government's approach to tackling tax avoidance," Treasury minister David Gauke said in a statement. "Therefore, it is right that Mr Heaton resigned from his position."
How much tax is paid by corporations and wealthy individuals has become a hot issue in Britain in recent years after it emerged that several well-known companies did not pay corporation tax.
(Reporting by Kate Holton)
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Jockey Rafael Bejarano, sidelined since Aug. 25 with rib injuries incurred at Saratoga Race Course, will return to riding at Turfway Park in Florence, Ky. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, or Thursday, Sept. 28, in time for the Sept. 30 Kentucky Cup series.
Jockey Jose Espinosa was transported to Jamaica Hospital following a spill in Friday's fourth race at Aqueduct.
Taking time out from the state's budget crisis, the California State Assembly honored jockey Victor Espinoza July 1 for his achievements, particularly his wins in the 2002 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes aboard War Emblem.
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Spurs up to second as Kane treble crushes Stoke
- Author: Julie Sanders Feb 27, 2017,
Feb 27, 2017, 15:26
The 23-year-old also scored three against Fulham in the FA Cup on 19 February and against West Brom in the league on 14 January.
The England man secured that milestone inside the quarter of an hour mark but it was his second of the game - a sensational volley - that had Twitter in raptures.
A third Harry Kane hat-trick in nine games ensured Spurs got back to winning ways following disappointment in Europe.
Alli, who was shown a straight red card in the first half of Tottenham's midweek Europa League demise at the hands of Gent, netted Tottenham's fourth goal of a first-half blitz which dismantled a lacklustre Stoke. "The manner of the goals we conceded was not good enough at any level".
It's a result that moves Tottenham back into second place in the Premier League table, ten points behind leaders Chelsea.
One Spurs fan took home £750 profit from White Hart Lane this afternoon all because of a schoolboy error when placing a bet online.
Kane has now equalled Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku's 17 Premier League goals in just 21 games - four fewer than both of them.
Kane is the first Tottenham player since Jimmy Greaves to net 20 goals or more in three successive seasons and Pochettino says he is already taking on legendary status. "We want to try every game to give 100 percent and everyone is excited to play again". "It is not new for me, I have said many times that for me he is one of the best strikers in the world". The Premier League and Stoke City would certainly make things more hard.
And five minutes later he claimed his third from a long-range free kick courtesy of a big deflection that wrong-footed Stoke goalkeeper Lee Grant.
"I think he is potentially a world-class footballer, I don't think he is at the moment, because he needs to sharpen up with balls played into him, can he play other people in a little bit more".
Spurs confirmed Lineup: Lloris, Walker, Dier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies, Wanyama, Dembele, Eriksen, Dele, Kane.
Pochettino revealed that Kane even disagrees with him despite the very good relationship that the pair obviously have.
Kane has scored 66 Premier League goals for Tottenham.


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In case you ever wondered what Barack Obama did as a “community organizer”
The Daily Caller reports:
President Barack Obama was a pioneering contributor to the national subprime real estate bubble, and roughly half of the 186 African-American clients in his landmark 1995 mortgage discrimination lawsuit against Citibank have since gone bankrupt or received foreclosure notices.
As few as 19 of those 186 clients still own homes with clean credit ratings, following a decade in which Obama and other progressives pushed banks to provide mortgages to poor African Americans.
The startling failure rate among Obama’s private sector clients was discovered during The Daily Caller’s review of previously unpublished court information from the lawsuit that a young Obama helmed as the lead plaintiff’s attorney.
In case you ever wondered what Barack Obama did as a “community organizer,” now you know. He forced banks to give mortgages to people who could not afford to pay them back – and the results were exactly what anyone with a brain would predict.
Either Obama was too dumb to predict that these mortgages would end in disaster – or he was smart enough to know what would happen, but pushed for the mortgages anyway. Either way, his actions prove that is not fit to be in any kind of position of power.

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Enerik OOD built 24 pcs. measuring systems with volumetric flow meters according to MID005 for commercial measurement in the oil base of INSA OIL OOD in the town of Belozem
The systems consist of Accuload III FMC Smith meter controller, Prime 4 FMC smith meter flow meter, FMC Smith E40D air separator, Zpa231 Nova Paka temperature sensor.
Metering systems are used for metering diesel and gasoline fuels, blending with biofuels, as well as metering and blending with better fuel additives.
The supplies also include specialized filling hinged sleeves for bottom filling of road tankers, as well as those for top filling of railway tanks with cones.
Enerik OOD supplied and specialized filters for screening water particles as well as solid particles from Jet A1 fuel. There were also 10 pcs. overpressure and vacuum breather valves on top of tank ceilings.


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I’m a little back-logged here… but hey, at least I have something to post about.
For Labor Day, we headed up to my old high school “stomping grounds,” Rifle Falls and the fish hatchery with some friends and family.
I had not been back up there since I graduated (15 years ago!) so I had forgotten what a great place it was. (Seeing as I was ready to do anything to get out of the town where I went to high school, that isn’t really a surprise.)
Rifle Falls is a (you guessed it!) water fall (actually 3) and there are also lots of caves to explore and a very mild hike you can take. It’s great for active kids (and kids who whine when you walk more than a quarter of a mile.)
And the Fish Hatchery is fun, just to watch the hordes of fish all together. (Just watch out for the cranky employee!) Unfortunately, I didn’t get any pics at the hatchery. I was too busy trying to make sure Rory didn’t fall into one of the holding tanks with the fish.
Too much fun…


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Now is a good time to apply a weed pre-emergent to your flower and plant beds. It prevents the germination of the weed seeds and depending upon the type used, can prevent the weed seeds from germinating for up to 6 months. For landscaping planting beds, we recommend the professional brand, Snap-Shot. Apply two times per year. Once now and once in July.
After a unusually long and hard winter, your landscaping might look a bit weathered (pun intended). Clean up any forgotten autumn leaves and spruce things up by applying new shredded bark. We recommend adding 2-4″ of new shredded bark over your faded and now decomposing mulch. Be sure to remove old mulch from the edges of sidewalks, driveway and near the tree trunks before adding new on top.
Now is also a great time to replace or add plants to your landscape. As little as one new plant addition to your landscape can add a dramatic impact.
How about pruning the perennials, plants, shrubs and trees in the landscape around your home. We recommend applying a general purpose granular fertilizer (14-14-14 or similar type) to help promote growth during the rain-filled spring and to encourage vigorous root growth. Vigorous root growth helps sustain the plant during the possible summer droughts, in case they are not watered properly.
Hot and dry weather is looking pretty good right now after the winter we just had. Let’s hope that some nice weather gets here soon.

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Welcome to The New School's Sexual Assault Campus Climate Survey webpage. Here you will find the Sexual Assault Campus Climate Assessment reports. New York State’s Education Law, Article 129-B (“Enough Is Enough”) mandates colleges and universities within
the state to conduct campus climate surveys every two years to quantify the prevalence of sexual assault on campus, assess students’ attitudes and awareness about sexual misconduct and how to report it on campus as well as who to report to, and help
institutions identify ways to address the issue. The data gathered by the Campus Climate Survey will serve to inform the guidance and education surrounding these topics as well as the amount of training still needed and in what areas.
The New School administered the Sexual Assault Campus Climate confidential survey from December 16, 2021, to February 4, 2022, which was accessible online technological devices: smartphones, tablets and desktops. The New School has also partnered with Everfi previously and, starting in the Spring 2023 semester, will be partnering with Vector Solutions to provide an innovative online training tool for sexual assault prevention training. While the Everfi/Vector Solutions training is available to all students, it is specifically required for incoming and transfer students, along with identified students who hold positions of leadership (i.e. heads of student organizations, student athletes, students
studying abroad and domestically, and students designated as a vulnerable population by the college). The training is consistent with the requirements mandated in EIE, and is customized ensuring that students are trained by their own Title IX office
on policies and procedures of the university.
2021 - 2022 Sexual Assault Campus Climate survey
The 2021 - 2022 Sexual Assault Campus Climate survey yielded the following major takeaways:
- 83% of respondents received information on how to report an incident of sexual assault. 80% knew where to get help and to whom they can speak confidentially.
- 96% of respondents are positive they would get help if someone had been sexually assaulted. 84% are positive that their fellow students’ would do the same.
- Of 395 respondents, 41% had someone make sexual comments, send unwanted communications or was followed, watched, or viewed without consent or in a way that made them feel unsafe. 6% were inappropriately touched. 4% were forced to perform sexual
activities. 49% of respondents reported none of the above.
View the detailed report

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15 months on, human rights courts still not functional
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At a time when the state government has announced 88 permanent fast-track courts, human rights courts set up in 19 districts in September 2011 are still non-functional. Significantly, West Bengal is the first state in the country where the human rights courts were set up a year ago.
According to sources in the state Law Department, no case has been referred to the human rights courts and the district administration. Even though Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in all her public meetings boasts that her's is the only state government which has taken the effort to set up 19 special courts to protect the rights of the people, the state law department is yet to draft the methodology for the functioning of the special courts in Bengal.
A senior law department official said, "We have started the process of setting up the human rights courts. But we do not have adequate judges who will try the cases of human rights violation. Moreover, there is little awareness in the district administration about the human rights violation cases. The idea behind setting up of the human rights court was to segregate the cases of human rights from other cases and give them priority for a speedy trial. However, we are yet to appoint judges who will hear the cases of the rights violation."
Meanwhile, the law department is also in a dilemma about the methodology and the legal system for trying the rights violation cases. "We are following Section 30 of West Bengal Human Rights Commission Act that has a provision for setting up human rights courts. But in the section, it is not clearly explained which cases will be treated as rights violation and what would be the punishment. Moreover, it is also not clear that the sections of the IPC or the CrPC would be followed in the human rights courts. We are working on these issues," added the official.
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- 4 boneless
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped ham
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika if you like it mild
- Onion salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
Place chicken breast halves between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet, pound halves until 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, ham, cayenne pepper, and onion salt to taste. Mound one-fourth of the cream cheese mixture onto each flattened breast half. Pull the sides of the breast over the cream cheese and tuck in the ends. Use toothpicks as necessary to hold things together. (Don’t worry if it doesn’t look neat; this part will be on the bottom come serving time.) Season all over with additional onion salt and pepper.
In a large heavy pot, heat 2 inches of oil to 360Â¡F. Put the ÃŸ our in one bowl, the beaten eggs in a second bowl, and the bread crumbs in a third. Dip the stuffed chicken breasts first in the ÃŸ our, shaking off the excess; dip into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the bread crumbs to coat. Carefully place the chicken breasts in the hot oil; fry about 8 minutes or until deep brown, turning once or twice. Using tongs, transfer chicken breasts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove toothpicks before serving.


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NH reports 491 new COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
New Hampshire health officials Sunday announced 491 COVID-19 cases over the past two days and three new deaths.
The new cases include 259 positive test results from Friday and 232 from Saturday, but the state says it is still processing test results from Saturday, and that number will rise.
The state previously reported 285 positive tests from Friday, and the additional 259 cases brings that day's total to 544. The daily positivity rate for Friday was 5.2%, the highest since the state began reporting positivity rates in early October.
The new deaths include a man from Belknap County, a woman from Coos County and a man from Rockingham County; each were 60 years old and older. The statewide death toll is 526.
The 491 new cases bring the total to 20,480. Of those, 14,999 people have recovered and 4,955 cases are active.
Two new hospitalizations were reported, bringing the total to 839. The number of people currently hospitalized rose to 146, setting a new record.
There have been 9,534 cases reported so far in November, which represents 46.6% of all cases.
The state on Sunday reported a daily average of 6,770 tests conducted. That average has decreased over the holiday weekend.


Nigerian Air Force get ready for the first batch of M-346FA attack jet, aquired to replace the Alpha jet in the light ground attack role. With a price tag of $1.2 billion (for 24 aircraft) it is the single most expensive acquisition in the history of the Nigerian Air Force
The M-346FA will come between the Super Tucano and JF-17Thunder to become the workhorse of the NAF by complementing the Counter Insurgency warfare carried out by the A-29 Super Tucano
and provide air to air/ air superiority support to the JF-17 Thunder for strategic air defence and deep strike missions.
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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Vinny Carangelo has been preaching tradition to his lacrosse program for each of the past three years.
A school district built on strong academics and historical athletic teams, the boys’ lacrosse squad lacks the statewide accomplishments that every other program has.
Things began to look up last year, when the Pioneers won the Kimber Division for the first time in school history. However, New Providence was left with a sour taste after losing to No. 11 Haddonfield in the second round of the South Jersey, Group 1 state tournament, its second straight defeat in the section quarterfinals.
“We talked about the concept of building tradition,” Carangelo said. “New Providence is built on tradition. [Boys’] lacrosse has none. We’ve had a chip on our shoulder the last three years. Last year we got the banner in the gym. We can’t be one-and-done. Every year we should be a contender.”
Sporting a veteran attack line and an even more experienced defensive unit, the Pioneers are about to experience something very few teams get: a third chance at life.
After defeating Lower Cape May, 12-1, on Friday, New Providence will try to break the curse and advance to the sectional semifinals for the first time in school history when they face Delaware Valley Regional on Tuesday at Lieder Field.
“I think we were playing as a team, not trying to do too much,” senior attacker James Burke said of his team’s first round win. “We were just relaxing, being patient on offense.”
Carangelo said the “team-first” philosophy has been preached all season this team and it has showed on the stat sheet. The attack line of Burke (50 G, 37 A), junior Jack Harvey (62 G, 49 A) and senior Jon Ebert (31 G, 29 A) lead the team in goals and assists this season.
“We talked about playing unselfish, playing for each other,” Carangelo said. “Its not about me or personal stats. We say that all the time, but in the playoffs, that’s bigger than ever. If we want a chance to continue to advance and continue to pursue the dream that we’ve go, we have to play together. It’s the only way.”
Despite a regular season that was largely a success, the Pioneers have been extremely unpredictable. Carangelo told his team following their opening round victory over Lower Cape May that they are unstoppable when they want to be. Unfortunately, these times are only glimpses and not constant reality.
“It’s a matter of consistency,” Carangelo said. “We have the talent and the ability to do it all the time. Its just a matter of trusting each other. Sometimes things go wrong and you panic. You think ‘now I have to get a goal.’ That’s not how we play. If we get away from the game plan, that’s when we’re in trouble. As long as we stick together, that’s when we show signs of brilliance.”
So, for the third time in as many years, the Pioneers have an opportunity to do something special. Carangelo thinks his team has the talent to reach their dream of a section final, but one big hurdle stands in front of them: the dreaded quarterfinal.
Burke, along with his line of Harvey and Ebert, have all been through this two times before.
“I think its just a mental thing,” Burke said. “We need to come out with the right mindset and make sure we play together. We need to make sure if we’re down, we don’t have to put it on ourselves. We can rely on our teammates and play as a team.”
Opening face off for Tuesday’s quarterfinal bout with Delaware Valley Regional is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Lieder Field.


There is a lot of confusion when it comes to timing belts and timing chains, even among some in the industry.
There are some critical differences between the two that make quite a difference in how the car drives. Let’s take a look at the differences between timing belts and timing chains, and which is better for different situations
Timing chains, not timing belts, were the standard as automobiles rose to the level of being a necessity in modern life.
The first American vehicle that had a rubber timing belt was made by Pontiac. As car engines began to get more complex, and the role of cars in peoples’ daily lives increased, the timing belt was one of the major innovations of the mid-1960s.
One of the main draws to this new invention was the fact that timing belts are generally pretty quiet (certainly a plus down the line as it became standard for people to play the radio and recorded music in their cars).
These days, rubber timing belts might have fiberglass or Kevlar coatings for added durability.
They are known to be very quiet as they rotate, but they do wear out over time. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend that timing belts are changed between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, though there are exceptions, both higher and lower.
Notes on timing belts:
Generally, all engine parts that are controlled by the timing belt, such as those hydraulic tensioners and water pumps, need to be changed at the same time as the belt
Think back to the bicycle you had as a kid. Likely, one of the first things you learned about it was that it ran on a chain, and that if the chain came off or broke, the entire operation was screwed.
Timing chains in automobiles are the same way. Timing chains are louder than timing belts. They are also heavier, and more consequential when broken. Drivers may suffer other problems with their engine if the timing belt breaks.
The biggest benefit of the timing chain is that with luck, it can last for the life of the engine. There is rarely a guarantee for this, but generally timing chains don’t need as much attention as timing belts.
Timing chains also have tensioners that keep them functioning properly and help to prevent loosening.
Timing chains are extremely dependent on oil pressure in the engine. Low oil pressure, or inconsistent oil pressure, can cause the chain to not work right and can offset the timing system. If the problem isn’t fixed quickly, the driver may see immense engine and mechanical issues that will be a headache to take care of.
Generally, timing chains aren’t affiliated with the water pump. This is good because it means that if one screws up, it isn’t going to immediately affect the other one.
The main cause of timing belts breaking is extra tension. This can cause the chain to snap and happens most often right when the driver starts or turns off the car. In these scenarios, the engine isn’t idling or in any type of a routine so the odds of something going wrong are much higher.
When this happens, you better hope you have a non-interference engine. In this case, all you need to do is get a new timing belt. If that is not the case, you might have extreme engine damage that can cost a fortune to fix, especially if the car is revved at the time of the break.
You will probably notice that the piston goes to crap when the timing belt breaks. The rod can damage the engine block and oil pan, severing the engine from being functional. This is a worst-case scenario. But the results can be so bad that its best to make sure that the timing belt is changed when it needs to be.
The breaking of a timing chain is slightly less dramatic, but can still have negative consequences.
If you are driving fast when it happens, there’s a good chance that pieces will fly into the engine and cause a bunch of damage. It may even wrap itself partially or fully around the engine or other parts, pretty much making them completely ruined.
If the driver is cruising along at slow speeds, the damage probably won’t be so bad. It goes back to that whole bicycle analogy.
When the chain comes off, it is noticeable immediately but you aren’t completely screwed. Just get it fixed or get a new one right away and the engine should still function properly.
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This is the million-dollar question. It really depends on the type of vehicle, its age, and the type of driving that the vehicle is used for. Generally, timing chains tend to be better for a lot of cars under V-8s because they are more modern and are made of rubber. The downside here is that if you own the vehicle for a long time, replacing the chain is going to have to happen. This is the nature of the beast.
Debate on this topic is likely to continue for years to come. But here we have established that timing belts were developed later after vehicles had a chance to evolve more and modernize.
Like all parts of modern cars and trucks, timing belts need upkeep, more so than timing chains. But it is possible to have a great vehicle with either. If you don’t mind doing maintenance, timing belts are the way to go. But for those looking for a one and done situation, stick with the timing chain.
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Commissioned by Bi+ Nederland, the University of Groningen and Rutgers conducted research among almost 3,000 bi+ people aged 16 to 55 years old. This is the first time that research was conducted among this population on such a large scale. The results were recently published and show that this mostly hidden group experiences a lot of prejudice.
The term bi+ refers to people who are attracted to more than onegender, or regardless of gender, who have intimate relationships with more than one gender, or people who identify as bisexual, pansexual, heteroflex, bi+ or queer. “We know very little about bi+ and this is surprising given that it seems to reflect a large group,” says Laura Baams, researcher at the University of Groningen.
Because most people still think in terms of gay or straight, bi+ often remains invisible. Despite this, bi+ people experience prejudice, exclusion, and rejection. “For the first time, our research is able to show what these experiences with the monosexual norm look like. The findings suggest that the excessive use of labels can feel limiting to bi+ people.”
The research shows that half of bi+ participants are regularly joked about. Approximately 17% are called names related to their sexual orientation on a regular basis. “This means that it may be more difficult for bi+ people to be open about their sexual orientation,” says Hanneke de Graaf, researcher at Rutgers. The research shows that most bi+ people disclose their sexual orientation with friends, but much less with their family or colleagues. For bi+ men it seems more difficult to share their sexual orientation.
Almost half of bi+ participants are confronted with the prejudice that their sexual orientation would be temporary. And about a third of participants experienced that people assumed they would be unfaithful. While the majority of bi+ people with a relationship (64%) are in a monogamous relationship. “These are painful experiences, and it is not surprising that people’s self-esteem and wellbeing suffers as a result,” says Baams.
“We see this reflected in our findings.” The more bi+ people are confronted with stigma and prejudice, the more they experience depressive and anxiety symptoms. Stigma also increases the odds of someone being a heavy drinker in the past six months or using drugs in the past year.
Despite the growing attention for the position, wellbeing, and rights of LGBTI+ people in the Netherlands, the bi+ group remains invisible. Baams: “In our society, bi+ people remain hidden. And this research shows that they are poorly understood and underrepresented, regularly confronted with prejudice, and that this negatively affects their wellbeing. By taking the experiences of bi+ people more seriously, we can improve the understanding for this group of people. In addition, we could make laws and policies more inclusive by closely looking at the different needs within the LGBTI+ community when it comes to diversity in relationships and family formation, and the response to discrimination.”
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Britney Spears Says She's Focused On Her New Album
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She may have the free time post-X Factor, after all...
Britney Spears may or may not be on the way out The X Factor, but that doesn't mean she won't be busy. The pop megastar, for whom rumors of an impending exit from The X Factor are swirling, did a fan Q&A over Twitter on Sunday and said she is currently devoting her energy to her music. Britney posted:


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Hulihe'e Palace, Big Island
Relive the life of the Hawaiian mornarchs in this stylish mansion, located in downtown Kailua-Kona. The Victorian-style Hulihe'e Palace (view panorama) was commissioned in 1838 by John Adams Kuakini, Hawaii's second governor. It served as a summer home to Hawaii's royal families, including King Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani.
Today, the palace offers a glimpse into the lives of royals in the 19th century. Various relics and artifacts are displayed. Make sure to check out the koa furniture, intricately crafted from the acacia koa tree. Especially impressive is the big formal dining table, which measures 70 inches (1,78 m) in diameter. It was constructed from one solid koa log.
Upstairs are two remarkable cabinets, which were built by a Chinese prisoner serving a life sentence for smuggling opium. He was instructed to build these pieces of furniture by King Kalakaua, who was told of his talents. When he was finished, the cabinets made such a big impression on the King that he pardoned the craftsman.
An earthquake partially destroyed the palace in 2006, but repairs were immediately put in place and the palace is again open to the public. It is now run by the Daughters of Hawaii, an organization dedicated to preserving Hawaiian history and culture.
Many also consider Hulihe'e Palace a hub for folk entertainment. A music and hula concert is held here every month, each one honoring one of the Hawaiian monarchs. The concerts are free of charge and begin at 4 pm.
The palace lies across the street from Moku'aikaua Church, the oldest Christian church in the state. Like Hulihe'e Palace, it is made from coral mortar and lava rock and features New England-style architecture. Its most prominent feature is a steeple rising 112 feet (34 m), making it the tallest man-made structure in Kailua-Kona.
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Located at the very north of the country, the relatively small city of Groningen has cultivated an exceptional ecosystem of fast-growing startups, innovation, and sustainability. Too many things happen here, however, the city’s progress and achievements are often left unnoticed. Thus, it is high time to dig into this “City of Talent” and understand that it is one of the factors why the Netherlands is “the new Silicon Valley.”
As I have previously said, I believe there are many factors which make the Netherlands surpass the scientific and tech achievements of the current high-tech backbone – San Francisco’s Silicon Valley. Hence, in the sequel “Why the Netherlands is the new Silicon Valley” I will introduce you to all the places in the country – from its smallest towns to its biggest cities in the Randstad, that contribute to its disruptive innovation and development in technology, science, and entrepreneurship and that make it a worthy bearer of the name” the new Silicon Valley.” In Part I, I want to tell you all about the “City of Talent” – Groningen.
Fastest growing startups
Groningen has developed a fast-growing startup ecosystem which is home to the largest number of successful startups coming second only to Amsterdam. Two weeks ago, Deloitte 50 announced its annual ranking of the 50 fastest growing Dutch technology companies and Groningen ranked with three startups in Top 10 – just as many as Amsterdam.
VoIPGRID – the progressive telecommunications platform which provides customized telephone solutions to telecom providers, ranked at #3.
Athleteshop – “the number one webshop in sporting goods” which ships to most European countries and the US, reached #7. Gadero – the online shop which provides the largest assortment of wooden garden furniture and wood and decorative pavement, ranked at #9.
The other four fastest growing startups are as follows: the online fashion store for watches, jewellery, and other accessories Brandfield at #20, the social business software platform which helps organizations with their internal communications Embrace SBS at #21, the DYI webshop Haxo at #37, and the online marketing consultancy agency AdResults at #38.
Besides, Groningen is home not only to some of the fastest growing startups in the country but also to companies which have reached global recognition. One example is Chordify – the online music service which automatically converts any music or song into simple chords. It already has more than 4 million monthly users from the US, Northwest Europe, and Asia and it has generated chords for 6.5 million songs.
In addition, HackerOne – one of the world’s top 30 tech companies run by entrepreneurs under 30 according to Forbes, was founded in Groningen by two Hanzehogeschool students. Now, a venture-backed company with headquarters in San Francisco, HackerOne has raised a total investment of $34 million.
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However, not many people are aware of Groningen’s dynamic startup scene because of its far-north location. “Historically and culturally, the city of Groningen has always been a bit isolated so a lot of people think that nothing happens here, but this is absolutely not true,” Richard Kootstra from Founded in Groningen said. “There are so many successful companies and young and talented people here but everyone is humble and they just do not brag about that.”
He added that two years ago when Neelie Kroes, the former Startup Delta Special Envoy, came to Groningen, she was impressed by the staggering entrepreneurial environment of the city. However, she also said no one knew all these things were happening here.
This is how Founded in Groningen came into being. With a current number of 453 companies already Founded In Groningen, the online platform wants to showcase all innovations and developments the city can offer.
Progressive and sustainable hub
Groningen region fosters not only a booming startup ecosystem but also a progressive and sustainable environment. The largest solar energy park in the Netherlands opened in Delfzijl at the beginning of the year. The solar park is as big as approximately 65 football fields and has 120,000 solar panels which can provide enough green energy to 7,000-8,000 households annually.
The solar energy park also powers the second Google Data Centre in Eemshaven. According to Google’s European energy manager Marc Oman, the solar deal between Delfzijl solar park and Google Data Centre is very important: “Although it is not our biggest deal, it is a special one: it is our first solar energy contract in Europe.”
In addition, the municipality of Groningen is working hard to achieve its goal to make Groningen energy neutral by 2035. It began the construction of a heating network powered by deep geothermal energy. The hot groundwater will be pumped from about 3-km depth and used to provide heating to more than 10,000 households in Paddepoel and Selwerd areas. The geothermal heating network is expected to be put into use at the beginning of 2018.
The project aims to provide sustainable and affordable heat for companies and private customers and is suitable for both already existing buildings and for new constructions. The households connected to the new heating network will not need natural gas anymore which will contribute to a staggering reduction of CO2 emissions.
Moreover, recently Groningen was selected as one of the two Dutch cities where the Global Climate Adaptation Centre will be accommodated. The building of the Centre is a joint initiative between Japan, UN Environment, and the Netherlands to address the growing need for support among countries for dealing with climate change adaptation issues, such as natural disasters and social and economic disruptions.
Rotterdam and Groningen were selected on the basis of their location, expertise on climate change, and innovative office buildings. The Centre in Groningen will be accommodated in the “most sustainable education building in the Netherlands” – the Energy Academy Europe building. The Centre is expected to open by the end of the year.
Groningen – the City of Talent
Often referred to as the “City of Talent”, Groningen has the highest student population density in the Netherlands – approximately 25% of the people in the city are students. At the same time, the University of Groningen and Hanze University of Applied Sciences cultivate groundbreaking research in energy, healthy ageing, and sustainable society as well as top quality education.
Moreover, not many Dutch cities can speak proudly of having a Nobel laureate. Well, Groningen can! The University of Groningen’s researcher Ben Feringa was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry last year. He received it together with Jean-Pierre Sauvage and Sir James Fraser Stoddart for their work on “the design and synthesis of molecular machines.”
To sum it up, the far-north city of Groningen has formed a staggering ecosystem of fast-growing startups, sustainable development, and vibrant city life attracting an annual pool of young creative minds and this all makes Groningen an indispensable factor why the Netherlands is “the new Silicon Valley.”
If you have any ideas or suggestions for places in the Netherlands that should be featured in the sequel, please, shoot me a message or write a comment below. Next to come is the home to “the smartest square kilometre in Europe”: Eindhoven.
Featured image: Groningen by Chris Combe

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