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As Gov. Deval Patrick pushes legislation to force municipalities to enroll eligible retirees in Medicare, a new survey shows most cities and towns in the Greater Boston area have already done that.
A compilation of surveys gathered by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council shows that over the past five years, the vast majority of communities in metropolitan Boston from Newburyport to Duxbury have adopted policies to ensure that retirees receive health insurance through Medicare instead of municipal plans.
With most communities already taking advantage of those available savings, efforts to force retirees onto Medicare as part of a package of municipal health reforms being debated on Beacon Hill could diminish in value as a bargaining chip as lawmakers work to reach a compromise between communities and labor unions.
According to the MAPC, roughly 90 percent of the 101 communities in the metropolitan Boston area have already shifted retirees onto Medicare, saving some communities as much as $3.5 million a year. Statistics for central and western Massachusetts were not available.
(As Essay on the OpEd page of this morning’s Times examines funding issues for Tisbury’s liability for post-retirement benefits.)
In January, Patrick said cities and towns could save between $15 million and $30 million by forcing eligible retirees into Medicare. Administration officials at the time said many communities had not made the switch to the federally funded program.
In February 2006, only 33 percent of respondents to a similar survey distributed by council indicated that their community had adopted a section of state law allowing municipalities to require Medicare enrollment.
Communities that still have not adopted the change continue to pay for health insurance for those retirees and their spouses even though those employees frequently paid into the federal Medicare program for decades.
“I think it still makes absolute sense to have people in Medicare since they’ve paid into the system for decades, but this is an issue at the margins of the debate,” said Joel Barrera, deputy director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. “Rather than a concession, it’s more an endorsement of the status quo.”
Barrera said the numbers show cities and towns have been more “assertive” over the past five years in moving retirees onto Medicare as health-care costs have skyrocketed and sought-after reforms by managers have stalled in the Legislature.
Gov. Patrick, the Massachusetts Municipal Association and a coalition of labor organizations have proposed legislation this session to reform the ways cities and towns provide health insurance to employees, offering competing plans.
Patrick’s plan would force communities to join the state’s group insurance plan if they cannot negotiate with unions for comparable savings, while the MMA wants city and town managers to have the ability to design health plans without collective bargaining.
Unions, led by the AFL-CIO and the Massachusetts Teachers Association, have indicated they would support legislation requiring retirees to enroll in Medicare, but have resisted efforts to take health insurance out of collective bargaining and insist that any savings achieved through negotiations be split equally with employees.
Under Chapter 32, Section 18, cities and towns already have the ability to require eligible retirees to join Medicare Part B, while Section 18A applies to future retirees. Both sections in state law can be adopted by a municipality through a vote of the city council, Town Meeting, or through a community-wide ballot.
“People have woken up to the fact that we can’t be spending local resources unnecessarily. Cities and towns have stepped up to the plate and more or less done it,” Barrera said. “In most cases, it’s hundreds of thousands of dollars, and every dime counts.”
Savings associated with retiree Medicare enrollment varies from town to town. In 2006, the small town of Georgetown reported just $12,786 in annual savings from the change, while Fall River saved $3.5 million.

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These are low in nutrients and may also contribute to poor digestion, weight gain, inflammation and other symptoms. Most also contain gluten, a type of protein found in wheat, barley, rye and most flour-containing products. Gluten sensitivity or intolerance is common in those with autoimmune disorders because gluten can be difficult for many people to digest properly, increasing leaky gut syndrome and triggering symptom flare-ups. (6)
Vasculitis affecting medium and small arteries, particularly at the point of bifurcation and branching. Segmental inflammation and fibrinoid necrosis of blood vessels lead to ischemia of the areas normally supplied by these arteries. Signs and symptoms depend on the location of the affected vessels and organs, but patients usually present with symptoms of multisystem disease, including fever, malaise, weight loss, hypertension, renal failure, myalgia, peripheral neuritis, and gastrointestinal bleeding; these may occur episodically. Unlike most types of vasculitis, PAN does not affect glomerular capillaries although other renal vessels are involved. The disease is associated with hepatitis B and C.
A large randomized trial that compared induction therapy consisting of oral mycophenolate mofetil with cyclophosphamide therapy in patients with lupus nephritis showed that mycophenolate mofetil was not inferior to cyclophosphamide.  The investigators suggested that mycophenolate mofetil was associated with both a trend toward greater complete remissions and a greater safety profile.  This study’s findings were confirmed with the large, international Aspreva Lupus Management Study (ALMS) trial.
Not necessarily. The antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is positive in most people who have lupus, but it also may be positive in many people who are healthy or have another autoimmune disease. Therefore, a positive ANA test alone is not adequate for the diagnosis of lupus. There must be at least three additional clinical features from the list of 11 features for the diagnosis to be made.
One common early symptom that can be indicative of lupus is a photosensitive rash, meaning a rash that develops in response to sun exposure, particularly on the face and upper arms, says Dr. Kramer. Other early symptoms are unexplained fever and pain, swelling, and stiffness of multiple joints. Complications such as inflammation of the lining surrounding the lungs or heart can also occur early on, he adds.
“There’s no specific diet for lupus, but the Mediterranean-style diet comes close to what’s most ideal," says Sotiria Everett, RD, a clinical assistant professor in the department of family, population, and preventive medicine at Stony Brook School of Medicine in New York. "You want to eat a diet that’s low in fat and sugar and has lots of fruits and vegetables. You should get some of your protein from fish and eat lots of beans and legumes because they’re high in fiber, vitamin B, and iron."
Patient global assessment (PGA) is one of the most widely used PROs in RA practice and research and is included in several composite scores such as the 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28). PGA is often assessed by a single question with a 0–10 or 0–100 response. The content can vary and relates either to global health (e.g., how is your health overall) or to disease activity (e.g., how active is your arthritis).
Patients with SLE should be educated to avoid triggers for flare. Persons with SLE should avoid ultraviolet light and sun exposure to minimize worsening of symptoms from photosensitivity. Diet modification should be based on the disease activity. A balanced diet is important, but patients with SLE and hyperlipidemia, for example, should be placed on a low-fat diet. Many patients with SLE have low levels of vitamin D because of less sun exposure; therefore, these patients should take vitamin D supplements. Exercise is important in SLE patients to avoid rapid muscle loss, bone demineralization, and fatigue. Smoking should also be avoided.
A substance (generally a protein, polypeptide, or peptide) that stimulates the differentiation, division, development, and maintenance of cells and the tissues they make up. Growth factors are signaling molecules released by certain groups of cells, e.g., lymphocytes, to influence the activities of other cells. Growth factors can be divided into families, e.g., platelet-derived GFs, transforming GFs, and angiogenic GFs. They are released normally during fetal and embryonic development, wound healing, and tissue maturation. Massive releases of GFs are characteristic of some types of cancer cells. Artificial GFs, e.g., granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, are used in health care to restore depressed levels of cells to normal values, e.g., in patients who have received chemotherapy.
Recent research has found an association between certain people with lupus (especially those with lupus nephritis) and an impairment in degrading neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). These were due to DNAse1 inhibiting factors, or NET protecting factors in people's serum, rather than abnormalities in the DNAse1 itself. DNAse1 mutations in lupus have so far only been found in some Japanese cohorts.
This diet is not intended for weight loss (although that can be a side effect). The anti-inflammatory diet is intended to provide steady energy, plenty of vitamins and minerals, and the essential fatty acids needed to maintain optimum health. You could look at this more like an eating plan for life as opposed to a diet per se. It is based on the general concept that eating to avoid inflammation promotes better health and can ward off diseases. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, the Harvard trained natural and preventative medicine physician (as seen on Oprah, and the Dr. Oz show,) there is clear evidence to support that inflammation can be very damaging to the body and he therefore openly supports the Anti-Inflammatory Diet. “We all know inflammation on the surface of the body as local redness, heat, swelling and pain. It is the cornerstone of the body’s healing response, bringing more nourishment and more immune activity to a site of injury or infection. But when inflammation persists or serves no purpose, it damages the body and causes illness. Stress, lack of exercise, genetic predisposition, and exposure to toxins (like secondhand tobacco smoke) can all contribute to such chronic inflammation, but dietary choices play a big role as well.” Both he and Barry Sears, MD, the author of the well-known Zone Diet both agree that this diet can have significant positive results on many diseases. Here are the basics of the anti-inflammatory diet (all versions vary, but this is the general proposal for all:
Elevated expression of HMGB1 was found in the sera of people and mice with systemic lupus erythematosus, high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a nuclear protein participating in chromatin architecture and transcriptional regulation. Recently, there is increasing evidence HMGB1 contributes to the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases due to its inflammatory and immune stimulating properties.
This gene encodes an adapter protein that acts as a substrate of the T cell antigen receptor (TCR)-activated protein tyrosine kinase pathway. The encoded protein associates with growth factor receptor bound protein 2, and is thought to play a role TCR-mediated intracellular signal transduction. A similar protein in mouse plays a role in normal T-cell development and activation. Mice lacking this gene show subcutaneous and intraperitoneal fetal hemorrhaging, dysfunctional platelets and impaired viability.
To ensure that the person has lupus and not another autoimmune disease, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) established a list of clinical and immunologic criteria that, in any combination, point to SLE. The criteria include symptoms that the person can identify (e.g. pain) and things that a physician can detect in a physical examination and through laboratory test results. The list was originally compiled in 1971, initially revised in 1982, and further revised and improved in 2009.
All of the energy and material transformations that occur within living cells. It includes material changes undergone by substances during all periods of life (growth, maturity, and senescence) and energy changes (transformations of chemical energy of foodstuffs to mechanical energy or heat). Metabolism involves the two fundamental processes of anabolism and catabolism.
Articular cartilage is the highly specialized connective tissue of diarthrodial joints. Its principal function is to provide a smooth, lubricated surface for articulation and to facilitate the transmission of loads with a low frictional coefficient. Articular cartilage is devoid of blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves and is subject to a harsh biomechanical environment. Most important, articular cartilage has a limited capacity for intrinsic healing and repair. In this regard, the preservation and health of articular cartilage are paramount to joint health.
The lupus erythematosus (LE) cell test was commonly used for diagnosis, but it is no longer used because the LE cells are only found in 50–75% of SLE cases, and they are also found in some people with rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and drug sensitivities. Because of this, the LE cell test is now performed only rarely and is mostly of historical significance.
I recommend that everyone remove gluten from their diets because it’s simply an inflammatory food, and this is particularly critical for anyone with an autoimmune condition. I also highly recommend that anyone with an autoimmune condition remove all grains and legumes from your diet as well. These foods contain proteins known as lectins, which act as a natural pesticide for crops and can wreak havoc on the lining of your gut. My cookbook, The Autoimmune Solution Cookbook, contains over 150 specially designed recipes to help make following an autoimmune-friendly protocol easy and delicious!
The ACR recommends ANA testing in patients who have two or more unexplained signs or symptoms listed in Table 2.2,20,21 [Reference2—Evidence level C, consensus/expert guidelines] Because of the high rate of false positive ANA titers, testing for systemic lupus erythematosus with an ANA titer or other autoantibody test is not indicated in patients with isolated myalgias or arthralgias in the absence of these specific clinical signs.45 Under most circumstances, a persistently negative ANA titer (less than 1:40) can be assumed to rule out systemic lupus erythematosus.41
Most autoimmune diseases affect one specific system. For example, Rheumatoid Arthritis involves the joints, and Multiple Sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord. Lupus, on the other hand, affects more than one system simultaneously. No matter what organ or system is being attacked, all autoimmune diseases are similar in that they are an immune response caused by systemic inflammation that leads your body to attack itself.
While SLE can occur in both males and females, it is found far more often in women, and the symptoms associated with each sex are different. Females tend to have a greater number of relapses, a low white blood cell count, more arthritis, Raynaud's phenomenon, and psychiatric symptoms. Males tend to have more seizures, kidney disease, serositis (inflammation of tissues lining the lungs and heart), skin problems, and peripheral neuropathy.
García-Carrasco M1, Mendoza-Pinto C, Cardiel MH, Méndez-Martínez S, García-Villaseñor A, Jiménez-Hernández C, Alonso-García NE, Briones-Rojas R, Ramos-Álvarez G, López-Colombo A. "Health related quality of life in Mexican women with systemic lupus erythematosus: a descriptive study using SF-36 and LupusQoL(C)." Lupus 21.11 Oct. 2012.
Management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often depends on disease severity and disease manifestations,  although hydroxychloroquine has a central role for long-term treatment in all SLE patients. The LUMINA (Lupus in Minorities: Nature versus Nurture) study and other trials have offered evidence of a decrease in flares and prolonged life in patients given hydroxychloroquine, making it the cornerstone of SLE management.
People with lupus have a higher risk of CAD. This is partly because people with lupus have more CAD risk factors, which may include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. The inflammation that accompanies lupus also increases the risk of developing CAD. People with lupus are often less active because of fatigue, joint problems, and/or muscle pain, and this also puts them at risk.
Numerous studies suggest that moderate intake of alcohol may decrease the risks of developing cardiovascular disease problems, increase HDL good cholesterol levels, and may even decrease the risk for certain cancers. However, the sugar it contains will increase your calorie consumption (potentially contributing to weight gain) and regular alcohol consumption may increase the risk for breast cancer.
There’s no scientific evidence that avoiding red meat will have an effect on lupus. If you have kidney disease, red meat can give you more protein than your kidneys can handle. If you have high cholesterol or high triglyceride levels, red meat can raise these further. On the other hand, if you have inflammation in your body you need more protein than when you’re healthy. So the bottom line is to eat a well-balanced diet. If you’re not sure how much you should be eating, ask your doctor to refer you to a Registered Dietitian for a consultation.
Most people with lupus have symptoms in only a few organs. If you have not already been diagnosed, the following table may alert you to the possibility of lupus. If you have already been diagnosed, these symptoms may indicate increased activity of the disease, known as a "flare." You may also have periods of remission when few or no symptoms are present. For most people, lupus can be managed and will affect only a few organs. Others may face serious, sometimes life-threatening problems.
In lupus as the attack goes on, all the branches of the immune system join the fight. This leads to significant and intense inflammation. The cause of Lupus is unknown, as well as what drives its diverse presentation. We know that multiple factors are required, including: the “right” genetic makeup, environmental exposures, and organ specific characteristics. People with lupus may also have an impaired process for clearing old and damaged cells from the body, which in turn provides continuous stimuli to the immune system and leads to abnormal immune response.
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Sweeping amendments to the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations came into force on October 5 2006 (for further details please see "Amendments to Linkage and Data Protection Regulations").
In general, these regulations protect innovators from patent infringement by prohibiting Health Canada from issuing a notice of compliance to a generic manufacturer (allowing it to market a generic version of a drug in Canada) until it has addressed patents relating to the drug listed on the Patent Register. This usually leads to a court proceeding involving issues of patent validity and infringement.
In order for an innovator to have a patent listed on the Patent Register, a patent list including the patent must be submitted to Health Canada. The regulatory submission to which it relates is filed at the same time or within 30 days of issue of the patent. No extensions of time are available for filing a patent list. In addition, a patent is eligible for listing only if its Canadian filing date precedes the filing date of the related regulatory submission. The Canadian filing date is the actual date of filing the application in Canada, and not the Paris Convention priority filing date. In the case of a patent issuing from an application originally filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the Canadian filing date is the PCT filing date. These timing requirements are unchanged by the recent amendments.
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Avanti Monetary Group seeks to turn out to be the second crypto firm after Kraken Monetary to amass a full banking constitution in the US.
Avanti Monetary Group, a digital asset financial institution, introduced on Thursday that it has accomplished its Collection A funding spherical with $37 million, bringing its whole raised capital since inception to $44 million. In response to the corporate, the funds can be utilized in numerous tasks together with regulatory compliance, operational bills, and likewise engineering companies.
Avanti Monetary CEO Lengthy on the Funding
In an announcement throughout the announcement, Caitlin Lengthy, the Founder, and CEO of Avanti Monetary Group famous that the funds will go a great distance in realizing the corporate’s roadmap.
“Avanti is required to totally adjust to all relevant legal guidelines and rules, together with the Financial institution Secrecy Act and federal ‘know your buyer,’ anti-money laundering and associated legal guidelines and rules. Avanti will even adjust to Wyoming’s particular function depository establishment and digital asset legal guidelines, which embody necessities that fiat deposits be 100% reserved and that Avanti meets the strictest shopper protections within the digital asset business,” Lengthy noted.
Additional, Lengthy defined that Avanti will use the funds to launch its tokenized United States greenback dubbed Avit. “Our roadmap contains providing API-based U.S. greenback fee companies for wires, ACH, and SWIFT; issuance of our tokenized, programmable U.S. greenback referred to as Avit™*; and custody and on-/off-ramp companies for bitcoin and different digital belongings. We’ve got obtained greater than 2,500 inbound buyer inquiries since asserting receipt of our financial institution constitution in October 2020, and we stay up for having the ability to service clients later this yr. We count on to offer extra particulars about our launch quickly.”
A number of the buyers who participated within the just-concluded spherical embody Coinbase Ventures, Binance.US, Morgan Creek Digital, and Susquehanna Personal Fairness Investments.
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Following a profitable funding spherical, Avanti Monetary Group seeks to turn out to be the second crypto firm after Kraken Monetary to amass a full banking constitution in the US. That is anticipated to supply institutional buyers a regulated pathway to enterprise into the digital belongings business. Moreover, the doorway of a crypto-backed entity within the banking business will create vital competitors with the normal banking system that has been gradual or inflexible in adopting the cryptocurrency market.
The cryptocurrency has tremendously grown over the previous few months scaling past the $1 trillion market capitalization. Bitcoin controls the most important portion of it because it has a market capitalization of round $1 trillion. Intently adopted by Ethereum and Binance coin that controls the good contract and decentralized finance ecosystem.
Avanti Monetary is ready to turn out to be an institutionally oriented firm with no intentions of turning into a crypto change in line with Lengthy. Moreover, the cryptocurrency change business is already flooded by each decentralized and centralized exchanges which might be all competing for a similar market share.
A monetary analyst who sees constructive revenue in each instructions of the market (bulls & bears). Bitcoin is my crypto protected haven, free from authorities conspiracies.
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Chennai, February 18: A conglomeration of top Muslim bodies in Tamil Nadu planned to lay siege at the state legislative assembly on Wednesday to mark their opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Population Register (NPR) and the National Register of Citizenship (NRC). The protest march was planned by them despite the Madras High Court restraining them from imposing a blockade.
The Federation of Tamil Nadu Islamic and Political Organisations called upon its members, along with the general Muslim populace of the state, to march towards the legislative assembly to mount pressure against the AIADMK government. The Muslim outfits have demanded the E Palaniswami regime to pass a resolution against the CAA, while also declaring that the state would not be carrying out the NPR updation exercise. Sharjeel Imam Sent to Judicial Custody Till March 3 in New Friends Colony Anti-CAA Violence Case.
The organisers of the procession, while speaking to reporters, assured that their agitation would be "peaceful". Those participating in the march have been asked to carry the tricolour to exhibit their patriotism. The Opposition DMK is expected to extend support to the demonstrators to up the ante for an anti-CAA resolution in the Assembly.
Earlier on Monday, the Madras High Court bench passed an order restraining the Muslim bodies from laying siege at the Tamil Nadu assembly. The court was hearing a plea, seeking to to forebear the police from granting permission to the agitation. The matter was next posted for hearing on March 12.


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Village Location €599 to €1099 Per Week
2 Bedrooms – Sleeps 4. This is a ground floor harbour side apartment, located in the picturesque village of Roundstone, Connemara. Tastefully decorated with a coastal theme, the apartment boasts a relaxing seaside location while still being just a few steps from local shops, café’s, bars, and restaurants. It is ideally suited to couples and friends. Roundstone harbour is on your doorstep, and the white sandy beaches of the world-famous Dogs Bay and Gurteen beaches are just 3km away. Enjoy leisurely walks and cycles at the nearby Connemara Greenway, which is accessible at Ballynahinch, or walk the nearby Inishnee Island loop walk. There are numerous trails and driving routes to explore in the region, including the well-known Roundstone Bog Road and along the Wild Atlantic Way. Sea fishing and boat tours are available locally, Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park are just a short drive away. Golf is available at the nearby Connemara Golf Links course at Ballyconneely. Roundstone village provides lots of places to eat and drink and its shops will supply you with everything you need for your self-catering holiday. Local activities include kayaking and paddleboarding, sea angling, lake, and river fishing, walking trails, hill walking, pony trekking, golf, boat trips and much more. This is an ideal location for exploring all that the Connemara region has to offer.
Ballyconneely – 13km. Clifden – 18km. Galway – 72km. Westport – 75km.
2 Bedrooms – Sleeps 4. All accommodation is on ground floor level and consists of open plan living and dining room, kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, and utility room. The open plan living and dining area overlooks the harbour and is furnished with comfortable sofas, large smart TV, fireplace, and large dining area, perfect for hosting friends for a meal. The kitchen is well equipped with all necessary equipment and includes electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with icebox, electric kettle, coffee maker, toaster, and a washer/dryer. Bedroom 1 offers a super king bed and storage for guest’s belongings. Bedroom 2 is a double room with storage. To the rear of the property is a utility and sunroom area with couch. This room also provides access to the rear yard, and access to the car park. The apartment has one bathroom with WC, sink and shower over bath and is tiled throughout. The property is electrically heated throughout. Bed linen and towels are provided. Electricity and heating included in rental price. Available for short breaks all year round. Highchair and travel cot available. One pet is welcome. No smoking indoors. Wi-fi is available. Off-street parking is available for one car. Additional public car parking is available within 100m.
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|Judith Light photo found at Broadway.com|
The Tony Awards were Sunday evening, but first I needed to post my regular Monday feature, then I needed to fulfill my karmic debt, so here it is Thursday already.
For the past couple of years, women at all the major awards shows have been sporting the bare-neck look with their swept-up hair and plunging gowns. What's up with that? The bling is limited to earrings the size of teacups and perhaps a big ol' chunk of sparkle weighing down the wrist. (Most pieces, of course on loan from major jewelers and valued at more than all the houses on my block.)
Sunday night's Tonys were no exception. The only actress sporting anything around her neck was Judith Light. She won as featured actress in Other Desert Cities. I've Googled and Googled, but can't find the designer of her stunning statement necklace.
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(She won a humanitarian award this year.)
Cristin Milioti, the female lead in Once (which won Best Musical) wore lovely green dangly drops. They look like they might be enamel, but perhaps they are stone. At any rate, they were a nice change from the diamonds and other dazzlers.
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Audra McDonald (who won for Porgy and Bess) sported a beautiful diamond cuff on her left wrist, but I can't find a decent photo of it.
It's been a while since I've done it, but in years past I would take a trip to New York (I lived there for more than eight years in the '80s) with daughter in tow to catch a show or two. I'm now wildly out of touch with Broadway theater, although I sometimes catch the Washington-mounted shows. (I saw Stickfly when it played at the Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown a few years back and Next to Normal when it debuted in DC, both before their Broadway runs.)
But you gotta watch the Tonys if only to see the irascible Neil Patrick Harris as host. He steals the show every year!

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Turn the earth under your feet into natural, cheap, beautiful art: African-inspired murals, fanciful playground sculptures, labyrinths, sundials, sculpted benches, bird houses, & more
Complete illustrated how-to guide to mud, art, & community
Inspiring stories & color photos from earth-artists here & abroad
For teachers, parents, activists, builders, artists, & other kids. Here is inspiration and instruction for anyone interested in making beautiful art out of earth. The author of Build Your Own Earth Oven teaches you to find, mix, and sculpt the right mud; develop group goals and vision, and translate simple, natural (and easy to draw) patterns into sophisticated and complex designs. The resulting murals will transform anonymous "spaces" into real places. Or make "garden art" you can sit on (or in). Get inspirated by earth artists across the country and over the sea. Extensive resources for further study. Join them all in making art to help "join us, harmoniously, to a whole." Brief, elegant, wonderfully and generously illustrated with drawings and 32 pages of color photos.
Outdoor Classrooms: A Handbook for School Gardens is ideal for teachers and home educators who want to incorporate education at all levels of the school curriculum with an emphasis on:
setting up edible gardens
teaching children about growing food
food security and economics
human and planetary health
permaculture and sustainability.
Beautifully illustrated throughout, Outdoor Classrooms is presented as two streams of thought:
Carolyn takes us through the history of school gardens and articulates the need for a revival before leading us on an enticing journey of the imagination into the schoolyard and delight in the natural world.
Janet then offers a comprehensive and practical plan for developing “a successful, supported school garden that has the potential to benefit an entire community.”
Travis Christofferson, M.S. received his undergraduate degree in molecular biology from the Montana State University Honors Program and a master’s degree in Material Engineering and Science from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Today, he is a full-time science writer and founder of a cancer charity. He lives in South Dakota.

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Curtseys and bowing is expected to someone who is higher up the royal pecking order. It is not necessary to do so to someone of the same rank.
Commoners curtsey to everybody with a royal title
Princesses and princess, irrespective of whether they are born or married into royalty or whether they are heirs or spares or neither do not curtsey to one another, but only to kings, queens and emporers and empresses or their souvereign.
All heads of state irregardless of whether they are kings, queens, emporers or in case of a principality "only" dukes or princes do not curtsey or bow to each other. Other elected heads of states and their spouses are also equal and are not required to show deference in this way either (not that they would like to anyway, being the leaders of republican countries)
I think this is country specific. In UK, no one except royals must bow. Commoners do it because they want to or think they are supposed to, but they are no longer required to bow/curtsey.
Quite right, curtseying and scraping are no longer required in any country, however many "monarchists" still do that. But times change and people are of a much more democratic and equal mindset, so that a formal handshake is absolutely enough to greet even the Q of GB. (who famously said, that she could hear Cheryl Blair's knee stiffen when she said hello).
However the protocol is: commoners to royals.

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Fredericksburg Music Club presents San Antonio Brass
May 21 2017 to May 21 2017
South Texas’s Premier Brass Ensemble! Comprised of some of the finest brass players in Texas, including the principal brass of the San Antonio Symphony, the San Antonio Brass has been South Texas’s premier brass ensemble for over 25 years. Since its founding in 1982, the SAB has contributed to the cultural life of San Antonio, Bexar County and the state of Texas through its performances and educational programs. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Music Club and held at the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church.
3 pm. By donation.
Address: 1800 N. Llano
Phone: (830) 990-2886

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The Milwaukee Bucks (12-8) got off to a good start offensively and snapped their two game losing streak in a 134-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers (10-9) inside the Fiserv Forum tonight.
Jrue Holiday led Milwaukee in scoring with 22 points. Bobby Portis had a huge night off the bench scoring 21 points, grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 2 assists.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 18 points on 8-of-11 from the field, while Khris Middleton scored 17. Bryn Forbes and D.J. Augustine each scored 13 points respectively.
The Bucks defense was better tonight, they didn’t allow 20-plus three-pointers, but they did a good job containing Damian Lillard. Lillard ended up with 17 points, but was 6-of-13 from the field, 2-of-7 from 3-point range and 3-of-3 at the foul line.
Mike Budenholzer said postgame on the defense on Lillard tonight: “Overall, I thought it was really pretty good. The bigs executing. He demands so much attention. Jrue for most of the night or all of the night, just locking into him, making it hard on him, but a lot of effort behind him, a lot of activity from Giannis around the rim. He takes a lot of effort. It takes a lot of focus. For the most part, the guys were really really good in it.”
Jrue Holiday was asked about the Bucks putting together a solid 48 minutes more regularly this season and Jrue joked that he knew the Bucks were good at it last year, or at least the first three quarters, because “Giannis would always sit out in the fourth with a big lead.”
Holiday went on to say that he believed the Bucks were capable of that once again this season.
D.J. Augustin called tonight’s victory against Portland a “must win” after dropping the last two games in the fashion that they did.
“It wasn’t a good feeling around the building. It wasn’t a good flight back home to Milwaukee, so when you’re on a team like this, the atmosphere is a little different,” Augustin said.
It’s been a while since I’ve heard the phrase “must win” used regarding the Milwaukee Bucks and the regular season.
Bobby Portis postgame said: “We played with swag, played with grit, played with fire and I think that’s kind of contagious through the whole team. I think today our team was ready. Obviously, we really, really needed this win really, really bad. We didn’t want to drop three in a row.”


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A CHARMING TRADITIONAL COTTAGE SITUATED IN THE HEART OF THE PRETTY VILLAGE OF NEW GALLOWAY WITHIN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
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Brae Cottage is situated within the pretty village of New Galloway, Scotland’s smallest Royal Burgh, which is located in the Stewartry area of Dumfries & Galloway.
Brae Cottage is a traditional Galloway cottage which is thought to have origins dating back 1820, the property occupying a quiet central location within the village. The property would benefit from some cosmetic upgrading, but at present offers quirky accommodation over two floors. The current layout of the property is such that it lends itself to reconfiguring the living space to suit a variety of buyers. A useful outbuilding with loft above makes up the footprint of the property and is currently utilised for storage. There are mature garden grounds to the front of the property, and a vegetable patch and greenhouse to the side. For those working from home, Brae Cottage benefits from a high-speed internet connection. It should be noted that Brae Cottage is grade ‘B’ listed.
The nearest local services are within New Galloway offering two hotels, the popular Smithy Tearoom, community shop, Glenkens medical practice, as well as an attractive 9 Hole Golf course. The village also boasts the Catstrand visitor centre with café, exhibition space, shop and 90-seater theatre where events run all year round. Kells Primary School is situated in New Galloway and buses provided to Secondary schools in St Johns Town of Dalry or Castle Douglas.
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Follow the Drum: Life’s Essentials
Patricia Moloney, Local Studies Assistant, considers the problems caused by food shortages in everyday life for the local community during the crisis caused by the First World War. Local Authorities had a key role to play in offering solutions, supporting and managing the food supply. The aim was to maintain adequate supplies and forward plan to secure the necessities of day to day existence for the families of the borough. Education and instruction also had a significant part to play whilst seeking a balance between supply and demand. Food economy and self-sufficiency became the new norm.
Even at the onset of the war in 1914 the local councils took steps to protect the supply and cost of foodstuffs and fuel. For example, by February 1915, Barnes Council had passed a resolution to urge H. M’s government to act immediately to prevent the prices of necessities being unnecessarily increased. This was to become a major element in securing a successful outcome to the war effort as a whole and in preserving stability on the home front.
Growing potatoes – a home grown necessity
By the end of January 1917 there was such an acute shortage of that basic staple, the potato, that the Education Committee of Richmond Council commissioned a series of informative talks for the amateur grower or plot holder, the ‘cottager’, to support production efforts. This food crisis had been going on for more than a year at this point and according to the expert (Mr J. B. Riding, F. R. H. S) with regard to this basic staple of the everyday diet, it was due to the poor quality of the seed. The talks took place at the Technical Institute, Kew Road. His lecture was on ‘The Potato’ and there was an encouraging attendance.
The importance of correct techniques
This was considered such an important subject for the small grower that the speaker overcame a serious cold to deliver his lecture. It was the second talk of the series arranged for allotment holders. Everyone had to fall into line, as the President of the Board of Agriculture had announced that potatoes must be grown everywhere. 1916 had been very unfavourable for the growth of the potato, resulting in a great shortage of the seed potato and a poor return on the crop.
The emphasis on was on early purchase of the available seed in order to avoid disappointment. A good deal of the disappointing potato yields had been due to a lack of understanding about it being a speculative crop. The two main conditions for success were adequate preparation of the soil and good weather conditions. The soil in the Richmond area was thought to be ‘easy’ for cultivating this crop.
The recommended amount of super-phosphate to improve the soil condition was 3 – 4 ounces per square yard with the expert advice not to overdo it. An alternative, according to Mr Riding was sulphate of ammonia used very sparingly (half an ounce to the square yard being deemed sufficient). Correct knowledge and appropriate growing techniques were considered to be paramount to a successful harvest.
The occupation of vacant land
Meanwhile at this time, discussions about vacant land that could be used for this purpose were taking place in meetings of Richmond Council’s Allotments Committee and being minuted as well as reported in the local press (The Thames Valley Times, January 1917). The Council had been empowered to enter unoccupied lands and use them for Allotment purposes. A letter from the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries had been sent to them, enclosing a copy of the Cultivation of Lands Order, 1916.
One example of this was the identification of vacant land in King’s Road. Notice was given to the owner of the land on the east side of King’s Road, between Worple Way and Tudor House that the Council proposed to enter the land to arrange for its cultivation. This was considered to be an urgent necessity at that stage in the national crisis.
Distribution of Seed Potatoes
The Allotments Committee had close links with Surrey County War Agricultural Committee which enabled them to benefit from a scheme for the distribution of seed potatoes, financed by the Treasury. It was the responsibility of the Council to ascertain the quantity of seed potatoes required in the district. The maximum to be supplied to each grower was no more than 5 cwt and the Committee played an active role in securing these supplies.
Detailed plans for the purchase of good quality seed potatoes (Class 1 seed grown in Ireland and Scotland 1916; Class 2 seed grown in England 1916) can be read in the Council Minutes for 1917. Varieties under consideration were Arran Chief and King Edward VII though it was impossible to obtain definite figures for costings so pricing (unusually) remained undetermined at that point.
Staking out plots
The Office of Woods had also consented to permit cultivation of 7 acres of land at Old Deer Park. It was subject to 7 strict conditions documented in the Council minutes (January 1917). The plots at that location were staked out in 10-rod plots and were oversubscribed due to the great need for fresh produce. Numerous plot holders had already started to dig their plots over, preparing the land to be cultivated instead of laying fallow as parkland. This would be difficult digging and reflects how essential it had become to supplement people’s daily diets with locally produced fresh vegetables.
By February of 1917 the Council was approaching the Office of Woods for more land at the Old Deer Park Allotments site in order to create more plots. These additional plots were subject to the same terms and conditions as before. The Cultivation of Lands Order, 1916 became superseded by the Cultivation of Lands Order, 1917 (No. 2). Under this new order the Local Authority was empowered to enter any land, whether occupied or unoccupied without the necessity of obtaining the consent of the owner or occupier. Land in High Park Road was offered to the Council for the production of food by Messrs. Boore and Parker. This land was subsequently let as 6 allotments.
The Council used the Cultivation of Lands Order, 1917 to enable them to enter land to arrange for its cultivation as allotment land in the Kew Road District (the North and South sides of Old Deer Park Gardens at the junction with Kew Road). Similarly, land was identified for cultivation in Worple Way. In total, at this point the Council applied the Cultivation of Lands Order, 1917 to 36 acres of land.
Access to the additional plots was also an issue. One example of this was the need for a gate to be erected to enable new plot holders to enter the allotments in Old Deer Park when it was closed to the general public. In January 1917, the Borough Surveyor was authorised to work with the Mid-Surrey Golf Club to construct the small temporary gate in the fence between the Golf Club Road and the Old Deer Park (this was also in consultation with the Office of Woods). One problem that needed particular attention was to prevent the sheep getting through from the Golf Club! The gate would need to be self-closing or incorporate a device to stop the sheep entering (in other words a sheep proof device was required).
Local food supply
The Allotments Committee was therefore directly dealing with the question of increasing the food supply locally at that time of crisis. Surrey County War Agricultural Committee asked the Council to appoint a District War Agricultural Committee. (Teddington UDC minutes at that time indicate that they did not see the need to make appointments to such a body though obliged to do so). Simultaneously, other practical initiatives involving the representation of farmers or people with Horticultural experience were put forward for development.
Supplies and further support
Returning to the potato question, by late spring 1917 the Council had purchased and distributed 6 tons of seed potatoes through the County War Agricultural Committee to supply the allotment holders. The next steps that were taken focused on the prevention of disease on the crop to encourage all cultivators to spray their potato crop.
Education and instruction again played a role in enabling this to happen as the Food Production Department arranged for a demonstration to take place on the Old Deer Park Allotments in May 1917.
Despite these endeavours, there were on-going difficulties combatting an outbreak of potato blight during the growing season of 1917.
Following several inspection visits to various plots by the Food Production Department of the Board of Agriculture, this was reported in the Council Minutes. This situation became complicated in part by the late delivery of the spraying machine from the Food Production Department, and the expense of purchasing the necessary chemicals for individual plot holders.
To assist allotment holders, the Allotment Committee made arrangements for the cultivators to be provided with a sufficient amount of material for spraying purposes free of cost. This reflects how important a priority it was to deliver a good harvest for the local population and the great need to ease pressure on national supplies.
The Allotment Committee also reported that prize was also offered by Dr Hunt (a Councillor) to growers for the best crop of potatoes per rod produced on the new allotments during the season of 1917. This amounted to £2.00 per rod and was intended to act as an incentive to inspire growers to persevere in their efforts. Dr Hunt even developed a set of rules for the Prize Scheme to provide a framework for the competition.
The educational programme that supported growers totalled 6 lectures that were well attended. Once that series was completed, other practical topics such as bee-keeping and poultry-rearing were addressed to enable individuals to gain maximum benefit from this new drive towards cultivating the land.
Experience the impact of these struggles and shortages on the local community in the borough by accessing the original archive material. Visit the Local Studies Library & Archive, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, TW9 1TP. The opening times are displayed here.
Images used in this blog item are taken from the 1913 O/S map of Richmond (LM 0525) and Deayton’s Stores Sales Catalogue (L 658.874 T).
The Local Studies Team is happy to help you successfully conclude your enquiries about the First World War in the borough.
[Patricia Moloney, Local Studies Assistant]

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Fargo Parking Enforcement Changes
Fargo City leaders approve on–street parking enforcement changes.
This idea comes from the Parking Commission to revamp the downtown area from a “punitive” to a more “friendly” approach.
In this new parking enforcement plan, there’s a few key components to this change.
Parking fines will increase.
The first ticket will be a warning citation.
The second violation will result in a $20.
After the fourth ticket, violators will have to pay $30.
“I think overall it’s a good thing. It needs to be managed somehow, weather with our personnel or with contracting with a private entity. So the city’s decided that this is probably the best way for them to go,” says Fargo Chief David Todd.
“We’re backing away a little bit from enforcement. But we’re going to see that number drop. That’s okay I don’t think that the city is worry about revenue collection on parking tickets. What we’re really worry about from the Parking Commission stand point is that we want to make downtown core as friendly and inviting as possible,” says Department of Planning & Development Planner, Joe Nigg.
The company Interstate Parking would take over parking enforcement in the downtown area.
This will give Fargo Police Department CSO’s more flexibility to focus on other duties in the community.
The changes should take effect in January.


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Located at the end of the historic "Cobb" (harbor wall), Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium educates visitors about the fish and marine life of the area. This child-friendly venue allows you to participate in hands-on exhibits: hold a starfish, hand-feed a mullet fish, and touch a lobster. The aquarium also displays nautical artifacts and shows a presentation about the area's history, including the Cobb. This aquarium is a great rainy-day destination. Add Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium to your Lyme Regis travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Lyme Regis trip itinerary maker website.
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Fantastic place to get a bit closer as you properly hold a starfish and feed the fish. But only 4 stars as I felt it was slightly overpriced. Note, no concessions for seniors and no cards accepted. Overall though the passion of people who work there makes it a nice place to visit.
Lovely aquarium! The staff was lovely and showed us how to put our hands into the fish tank to feed those fishes and showed us to hold the starfish too. It’s fun and great experience for kids. Great place to visit!
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DEFRA is consulting on its plans to improve the water environment, which include getting tougher on abstractors, mandating drainage and wastewater plans and introducing a new charging methodology. Here’s what you need to know about the proposals
DEFRA’s softly-softly approach to reforming its system of abstractions from rivers and groundwater has brought comfort to industry and frustration to environmental NGOs in equal measure
Natural England will reject any new requests to burn upland blanket bog from Monday, the nature regulator has announced
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The relationship between Chicago police and the community is improving and officer body cameras are holding everyone more accountable, Chicago Police Superintendent Gary McCarthy said Wednesday during a speech at the City Club in Chicago.
McCarthy said beat patrols are building trust between officers and civilians.
"I find it fascinating that in the first 90 days of this program, we don't have one good video to show anybody where you say, 'This is the reason why you have body cameras,'" McCarthy told the crowd. "Because it's my contention that everybody acts better when they're on film."
McCarthy also told the crowd that both arrests and the number of complaints against police officers are down.
The City Club visit kicks off his listening tour.


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The “green seal” accreditation, awarded internationally by the nonprofit group, aims to acknowledge centers that have proven to use energy efficiently, not harm the environment, and generally operate using sustainable practices. The data center is now the second in Colombia to receive this distinction, according to the company.
The news comes on the heels of this center receiving “Level IV” certification from ICREA two months ago in January. Among other factors, level four is reserved “certified high security” data centers that have achieved “High Security World Class Quality Assurance” and uptime availability of 99.99%. ICREA’s certification scale ranges from level one to level six.
GlobeNet, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based telecom infrastructure provider, opened the 200-square-meter in Barranquilla in October 2017 to add capacity along Colombia’s Caribbean coast and add another connection point for the region.
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Hillsboro and the Tualatin Valley Water District have agreed to deliver Willamette River water to their customers by 2026, and other Washington County cities are considering doing the same.
Tigard and Tualatin officials agreed in July to help TVWD and Hillsboro pay for their planning study. The Beaverton City Council will decide Sept. 10 whether to contribute as well.
Long-term water supply is a big concern as Washington County's population continues to grow.
The new focus on the Willamette is a shift from early last decade, when some jurisdictions added restrictions on using Willamette water, which was then a more uncertain and untested water supply. TVWD has since voted to remove its restriction.
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Please leave your questions in the comments section at the bottom of this article. Three Oregonian reporters (Andrew Theen, Fenit Nirappil and Nicole Friedman) and experts from Hillsboro and TVWD will return to this post at 1 p.m. Wednesday to answer your questions and respond to any comments that you have.
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will hold a meeting with a visiting senior official from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in NY on Thursday, the U.S. State Department said on Monday.
"We think it's going fine".
"But I will say this, I will say this very simply - We are in no rush, the sanctions are on", he said. "The sanctions are on".
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The State Department previously announced that the meeting agenda would be focused on making progress on the four points of the Singapore summit agreement, including "achieving the final, fully verified denuclearization" of North Korea.
A tougher United States stance on North Korea could complicate South Korea's efforts to improve relations with North Korea and expand cross-border exchanges in line with progress on the denuclearization of North Korea.
Pompeo will meet with Kim Yong Chol, vice chairman of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) Central Committee.
In a statement, it added, "Ongoing conversations continue to take place", but did not elaborate.
Kim also help a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Singapore in June, when he was cited by North Korean media as expressing his admiration for Singapore's economic development.
North Korea's foreign ministry has warned that Pyongyang will "seriously" consider reviving its nuclear weapons program unless United States sanctions are lifted.
The State Department said the meeting would take place at an unspecified later date, "when our respective schedules permit". South Korea's foreign ministry said it was not aware of Ri's visit.
Woo Jung-yeop, a research fellow at the Sejong Institute, noted that the US House could call in US diplomats for hearings, investigate Trump's North Korea policies and demand more details about the Trump administration's negotiations with the North.
FILE - Journalists look around the third tunnel of Punggye-ri nuclear test ground before it is blown up during the dismantlement process in Punggye-ri, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea, May 24, 2018.
North Korea has for years pursued nuclear and missile programs in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions but the bellicose rhetoric from both Pyongyang and Trump that raised fears of war has eased this year.


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Uttar Pradesh under the Yogi Adityanath government has developed a name for itself for having a no-nonsense approach when it comes to dealing with criminals. Long are the days gone when the state used to be a safe haven for the criminals as nowadays, criminals are either fleeing the state or surrendering out of fear. Shakti Naidu, one of Delhi’s most wanted criminals did the grave mistake of escaping Delhi and coming to Uttar Pradesh. When the UP Police decided to nab him, a shootout took place in Meerut where Naidu succumbed to his injuries.
Shakti Naidu who was planning to assassinate ACP Special Cell Officer Lalit Mohan Negi as he had slapped the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) on Naidu and others in connection with a Rs 7.8 crore dacoity in Lajpat Nagar in 2014 decided to escape Delhi after murdering his own gang member, Honey for refusing to murder Lalit Negi. “Naidu had been on police surveillance since the intra-gang shootout, in which one of his aides was killed and another injured. We tracked him down to Vaishno Dham’s Arc City Colony through an informer’s tip. The accused fired at us after being spotted and tried to escape. At one point, the accused and police were face to face, exchanging fire. Naidu was injured and later succumbed to injuries. A policeman was also injured,” said SSP (Meerut) Ajay Pal Sahni.
According to police, they began checking Arc Colony for suspicious activities after Naidu was spotted in a Fortuner, which was stolen by him earlier from Meerut. After an initial round of firing, local police informed senior officers and a perimeter was set up close to the colony. Naidu was armed with several rounds of ammunition, and a 9 mm carbine and 12 mm double barrel rifle were recovered from his possession.
After Naidu shot dead Honey and injured gang member Tilak Raj, the latter had, in a video, alleged that a plan was being hatched to assassinate ACP Special Cell Lalit Mohan Negi. Raj had further said Naidu was suspicious that his gang members might leak this information to police.
Shakti Naidu who has several cases pending against him in Delhi was out on parole. He was arrested in 2002 for a bank robbery case and Naidu even during his stay in Tihar jail was actively recruiting gang members and even recruited juveniles in a bid to not face the full wrath of the law if caught. “Following his directions, four juveniles had barged into a court room in Karkardooma and tried to kill a notorious gangster, Irfan alias Cheenu. But they ended up killing a constable instead,” said the officer.
Naidu is just one of the numerous criminals who has faced the wrath of UP Police. According to reports, the fear of UP Police is compelling dreaded gangsters to flee to Delhi and Haryana. Udhar mat jao, maar diye jaaoge” (do not venture there (in UP) you will be killed in a police encounter). The phone conversation between two Delhi-based gangster recorded by the police speaks volumes about the fear and efficiency of the UP Police. In Meerut, where Naidu was shot dead, more than 57 gangster have been killed and a record 817 have been seriously injured in police encounters since July 15, 2017.
The Additional Director General of Police (in-charge of Meerut and Saharanpur range) Prashant Kumar says incidents of loot and murder, the two important parameters of heinous crimes, have come down by 20 per cent in his zone. “In the past two years, Meerut and Saharanpur range (which also includes crime-prone cities such as Noida, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr and Muzaffarnagar), is witness to more than 1,500 encounters. The encounter strategy has frightened hardened criminals who have fled their area of operation. Others have surrendered in courts. Fear psychosis works in criminals too,” said the ADG, adding, “our rule is simple. If a gangster tries to bully, he will be retaliated. If he tries to pull the trigger (of a gun), he will not be spared.”
The UP Police must be commended for employing a no-nonsense attitude when it comes to dealing with criminals.


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This article will help you find the most recent information about price increases in Gorda town. 7 dollar gas prices are on the rise.
We are all aware that LPG as well as Natural Gas are essential minerals for human beings. They have many benefits. For instance thanks to this Gas we can cook food. Then, all of a sudden, the price began to climb. Are you aware of the current price of gas? Are you aware of what today’s gas prices are? Are you looking for information on Gas price on the internet?
This article will provide all the information you need to stay informed about Gases Price hikes. The people living in America United States of America are concerned over the recent $7-per-gallon gas price.
What’s the primary use of natural gas in our daily lives?
Natural gasses are colourless, odorless and extremely easily flammable. This makes natural Gas the most commonly used in our everyday lives. They are located in the depths of the Earth’s core.
It is used for a variety of applications. It is extensively used for heating cooking as well as helping to generate electricity.
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Based on our research, the present price per gallon was US$ 7.59 for regular use and 8.50 for premium. 8.50 to pay for the premium. The Gorda is becoming extremely popular price of 7 dollars.
What made Gas become a utility for us?
In 1785, natural Gas was first commercialized by the government of Britain (London). Britishers employed this natural gas to create electricity. In the wake of this, America also adopted this method in 1818.
The USA is now the first nation to be able to light up cities with the help from Natural Gas. Natural Gas was discovered in the USA by Native Americans. Then it was a revolution and began to study natural Gas.
The gases also are among the primary reasons for humans’ comfort.
7 Dollar Gas Prices
There is a lot of discussion about the fact that prices are comparatively low across the USA. However there is a problem in California and other cities such as Gorda the gasoline station has apparently raised the price of regular and premium fuel.
Gorda gas station is now offering an updated price per gallon that is the price is 7.59 for regular gasoline and for premium, the price they updated is $8.50.
According to the data of the federal government Gas prices are climbing, and has broken the seven-year period of records.
It may go up higher than the current rates. According to reports, the price could increase. It could also surpass the 7 dollar gas Prices.
The experts believe that the price of gasoline will be on the rise. To stop this from happening we have to manage the global gas impact. It is the sole option to lower the cost of gas.
The Last Words:
As we’ve discussed before Gas is among the most essential items in Human Life. Gas prices are rising everywhere because of pandemic and global gas-related effects. Experts believe that by March, gas prices could reach 8 dollars.
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As I descend a crude manmade trail through the ruins of the city, pungent scents of smoke and mildew sting my nose. Graffiti filled walls guide me to the once safe haven to find…
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Food, cookbook authors at this year’s Texas Book Festival
The Texas Book Festival has grown to be one of the most exciting weekends in Austin for people who love food.
The coolest thing about the event is that it’s not about the actual food that you can buy or eat; it’s the hours of thoughtful discussion about what food means to us personally and as a society.
Here’s an overview of the food programming at this year’s festival that I wrote for a tab that appeared in the paper over the weekend and will be available on site at the event:
PBS host Lidia Bastianich, right, will headline the first day of the festival with an interview about her love of family, Italian food culture and her newest cookbook, “Lidia’s Commonsense Italian Cooking” at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 25 in the House Chamber. Bastianich, who won the Emmy last year for outstanding culinary host for her show, “Lidia’s Italy,” has written children’s books in recent years, but “Commonsense Italian” marks the 10th cookbook for this beloved restaurateur.
In the Cooking Tent, the first day’s lineup starts at 10 a.m. with Houston food writer Adán Medrano cooking from “Truly Texas Mexican,” followed by what will surely be a fascinating session at 11:30 a.m. with “Soul Food” author Adrian Miller, right, one of the leading voices in African-American food history and culture.
At 1 p.m., Michael Ruhlman, one of the country’s most respected cookbook authors who has co-written all of French Laundry chef Thomas Keller’s books, makes the first of two appearances at the festival, this time in the Central Market Cooking Tent to demonstrate a recipe from “Ruhlman’s How to Roast: Foolproof Techniques and Recipes for the Home Cook.”
Austinite Kate Payne will show off some of the hip homemaking skills, including how to make mayonnaise, from her latest book, “The Hip Girl’s Guide to the Kitchen” at 2:30 p.m., followed by a 4 p.m. demonstration from noted Dallas chef Dean Fearing, who earlier this year published “The Texas Food Bible.”
In the Texas Tent, Austin style blogger Camille Styles will talk about her first book, “Camille Styles Entertaining” at 10 a.m., followed by Tex-patriate food blogger Lisa Fain, whose latest love letter to her home state is “The Homesick Texan’s Family Table.”
The second day’s food program kicks off with back-to-back sessions on the foodways of Mexico. David Sterling, author of “Yucatán,” will talk about peninsula food culture at 11 a.m., followed by a wider-ranging session at 12:30 p.m. with Margarita Carrillo Arronte, the Mexico City chef who is credited with helping Mexican cuisine earn UNESCO designation. Her latest book is a 700-recipe tome called “Mexico: The Cookbook.”
At 2 p.m., the conversation comes back to Texas with a cooking demonstration from Jack Gilmore, who recently released his first cookbook, “Jack Allen’s Kitchen.” At 3:30 p.m., “Texas On The Table: People, Places, and Recipes Celebrating the Flavors of the Lone Star State” author Terry Thompson-Anderson and photographer Sandy Wilson, who a few years ago collaborated on a book called “The Texas Hill Country: A Food and Wine Lover’s Paradise,” will talk about Texas regional cuisines. Both of these sessions will highlight the many farmers, winemakers, distillers and ranchers whose work has been so important to the development of Texas cuisine.
Michael Ruhlman returns to the festival at 2:15 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Kirkus Reviews Tent, where I will interview him about his new book, “Egg,” as well as his many other influential culinary books, including “Ratio” and “Charcuterie.”


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Jason is appearing on ABC National News to chat about what makes music truly scary. The segment is scheduled for 1:15 pm EST on Halloween, October 31 and will include selections from his scores to Tomb Raider and Dead Space. It will also be available online at ABCnews.com.
Jason has teamed up with Spotify’s Trends Export Shanon Cook and UCLA professors to create “Music To Your Fears” – a exclusive Halloween-themed playlist for Spotify listeners.
Jason will be conducting several world premiere arrangements at this year’s PlayFest in Malaga, Spain. Selections will include Tomb Raider (with 50 person choir), Heroes of Might and Magic and Blazing Angels. He will also be giving a 90 minute masterclass on music for games.
The composer behind Tomb Raider and Dead Space 3 gets the rapid-fire question treatment in the July issue of Develop magazine.
“For the fifth incarnation of the immensely popular JOYSTICK concert series, the Malmo Symphony Orchestra will perform several pieces by the acclaimed Jason Graves. A brand new heroic suite from the Tomb Raider soundtrack will be conducted by Graves himself. The audience will also experience his chilling music from sci-fi horror franchise Dead Space.”
“Jason Graves stepped into the composer role to score Lara’s Croft’s reboot. Here he discusses the tracks on the album release in detail…” Read the complete commentary.
“Ever wondered what it takes to score original music for blockbuster video games? Learn from the industry’s most accomplished composers as they share their experiences and discuss the craft of scoring music for some of the biggest franchises in interactive entertainment.” Saturday, March 23rd at 2:30pm. Official PAX website.
“Tomb Raider is being rebooted for a modern audience. Every aspect of the music will be covered from the creative direction, composition, implementation and the technology behind it.” Jason will be speaking with Crystal Dynamics Music Director Alex Wilmer at SXSW in Austin, TX on Saturday, March 9th at 12:30. More details.
David Menconi sits down with Jason and sculptor Matt McConnell to chat about all things Tomb Raider and more specifically, The Instrument. Read the complete interview.

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U.S. Sen. Nelson Wants Extension For Temporary FEMA Housing Support
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson is pushing the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, to extend a housing assistance program.
Transitional shelter assistance covers lodging at hotels and motels for survivors whose homes are uninhabitable or inaccessible after a natural disaster. The program offers support for up to two weeks, but Senator Nelson wants more time.
Logistical hurdles and lack of electricity in some areas have slowed recovery, and officials with the state and FEMA are still hammering out long-term housing plans. Transitional assistance recipients could lose support as early as this weekend, Nelson worries, for some, that’s too soon.


|HIPAA passes Congress with the goal of modernizing the flow of healthcare information.
|The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalizes the HIPAA Privacy Rule; it becomes the first ever federal healthcare information privacy law.
|HSS establishes the HIPAA Security Rule, setting national standards to protect individuals’ electronic personal health information.
|The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) comes under fire for lack of enforcement. By 2008, more than 33,000 complaints had been filed with OCR. While 5,600 investigations led to corrective action, no fines were imposed.
|The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act becomes law to promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology.
|OCR ratchets up enforcement; issues some entities fines exceeding $1 million for privacy breaches.
|HSS releases a HITECH’s HIPAA Modification Rule to strengthen privacy and security protection for personal health information and mandates enforcement.


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By Aaron Humes: He says he had always intended to do so, but following a meeting on Wednesday morning between the Prime Minister of Belize, Right Honorable Dean Barrow and the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry where the Chamber called on the government to accede the UN Convention on Anti-Corruption. Barrow has agreed with the Chamber to set up a working group in the next two weeks so that Belize can finally sign the Convention and set up a new bi-cameral Public Accounts Committee.
According to Barrow, Belize must take this issue seriously and so the group is to convene within two weeks to get started. Later he mentioned the many burdens Belize will take on including reviewing other countries’ reports and writing its own and establishing a specific anti-corruption body, though he suggested that the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) may take on some of these responsibilities.
In related news, Barrow says the BCCI has accepted government’s position articulated from the time of our last administration that the reconfiguration of the Public Accounts Committee to include the social partners in the senate must still result in a majority G.O.B. membership of that committee.
With that acceptance, work can start quickly on the revision of the parliamentary standing orders so as to enshrine what will now be a bicameral public accounts committee. And just to refresh your memories, what is being proposed, what the chamber has accepted, that the new committee will comprise six representatives from the government, three representatives from the social partners, two representatives from the Opposition, one of which will maintain the chairmanship.
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Some are returning home after escaping conflict in their country several years ago. Others are Sudan citizens of the northeastern Africa country where heavy fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has been occurring.
In Malakal, Anglican [Episcopal] Archbishop Joseph Garang Atem of the Upper Nile Internal Province in South Sudan says that thousands— probably 25,000-35,000 people—have descended on Renk at once.
“There are both returnees and refugees who have arrived due to the crisis in Sudan. The arrival has greatly affected the host community,” says Atem. “This might trigger another crisis between the people because food is not enough, water is not enough, medicine not enough, nothing is enough. It is a time for big challenges, not for the church only, but for the whole community.”
Armed violence has gripped Sudan since 15 April when disagreements between army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces leader Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (alias Hemedti) escalated into full combat. Rough estimates indicate that at least 1,000 people had died by 16 May and over 5,000 had been injured.
According to the UN, the conflict has displaced at least 1.4 million people, with nearly 850,000 remaining inside the country and about 250,000 streaming into Egypt, Chad, and South Sudan.
An estimated 800,000 South Sudan refugees were in Sudan before the war, according to the UN Refugee Agency, but at least 46, 000 have since crossed into South Sudan.
According to church sources, many more people are stranded in the towns of Renk and Poloch.
“Many women and children are sleeping out in the open at risk from violent crime and snake bites,” says James Wani, Christian Aid South Sudan country director. “Without more solidarity, like the international community showed in Ukraine, we could be overwhelmed by the plight of all those needing the essentials of food, water, and medical help.”
Archbishop Atem explains that despite its limited capacity, the church is doing its best to welcome the returnees and refugees. He notes that in the midst of the crisis, different humanitarian organizations are preparing to respond and have carried out assessments so that they can request the support.
But for the churches, the matters are urgent and have to mount an immediate response to the needy populations.
The Anglican diocese, for example, has sold some of the sorghum, which it grows and stores for other needs, such as teachers' salaries and development projects, to support the migrants.
“So when they came, we brought out the sorghum and distributed it to the people. We have sold some of it, so that we can buy rice, lentils, and oil, and other items that we can give to them,” says the archbishop.
Atem expresses his distress at seeing refugees streaming into South Sudan because of the “senseless war.”
“Civilians have been running from South Sudan because of war, going for safety in Sudan, and then this has started in Sudan. Those who fled earlier are running back to South Sudan. For how long are we going to be running?” he queries, while reminding that a lot is being spent on the weapons.
The archbishop also keeps close contact with Archbishop Ezekiel Kondo, the primate of Sudan who he says has been separated from his wife by the war and whose church has been occupied by the fighters.


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Two homosexual celebrities are lobbying the DOJ to “do more” for transgender rights.
Elton John and Michael Stipe (the singer and songwriter for R.E.M. before it broke up) are lobbying the Department of Justice to “do more to end the culture of violence and discrimination surrounding gender identity and expression,” according to Newser.com.
They also wrote, “We urge the state of Georgia to embrace desperately needed changes to their correctional system.”
The problem here is that Georgia (along with every other state) does need to embrace change because it is desperately needed. But it is disgusting that the problem is only mentioned tangentially as a way of elaborating so-called “transgender rights.” The issue is raised over the plight of Ashley Diamond—which, we can be reasonably sure, was not the prisoner’s birth name and probably not his legal name yet. Diamond is a man. The article claims he is a “transgender woman.” That’s a new media word for “man.”
Elton John and Michael Stipe are both notorious perverts (according to Wikipedia, Stipe prefers the term “queer” because it is “more inclusive of the grey areas”). Naturally, they are fully committed to the entire transgender illusion. I say “naturally,” because they are cool, hip celebrities. There is actually no real reason why a person who is erotically enticed by one’s own sex should embrace the fantasy that male people can be “really” female or vice versa.
But they are doing a real disservice to a real problem by making it a transgender rights issue.
Safety is also an issue for women like Diamond, who says she [sic] has been raped at least seven times during the three years she’s [sic] been behind bars for non-violent offenses. “Transgender women in male prisons have an equal right to protection from violence and abuse in prison, yet they continue to face horrific injustices,” the statement continues, according to Rolling Stone. It also references Zahara Green, another inmate at a Georgia men’s prison who says she [sic] was raped, then moved into the same cell as the man who raped her [sic]. “The experiences of Ashley Diamond and Zahara Green cast a harsh light on the brutality, torture, and horrible conditions inside Georgia prisons today,” Stipe and John say.
Yes, that is horrific. Prisons in the country are horrific because they are rape cages and no one cares enough to stop it! Anyone who is lacking in power or strength is fair game. It would be no surprise that delusional prisoners who think they are women would face extra torture, but they are by no means the only ones.
If it is true that Diamond is serving time for a non-violent offense, this makes his predicament all the more disgusting. It would be unjust no matter what his offense. But sentencing a man to seven rapes along with incarceration for a non-violent crime is a disgusting violation of proportionality.
I guess I should be grateful to John and Stipe for bringing this to my attention. But would they care about this man (yes, man!) if he wasn’t the cause of the day?


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