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Amoebic liver abscess in a COVID-19 patient: a case report
BMC Infectious Diseases volume 21, Article number: 1134 (2021)
Amoebiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica, which affects people living in low- and middle-income countries and has intestinal and extraintestinal manifestations. To date, knowledge on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) coinfection with enteric parasites is limited, and E. histolytica coinfection has not been previously described. Here we present the case of a patient with COVID-19 who, during hospitalisation, presented a clinical picture consistent with an amoebic liver abscess (ALA).
A 54-year-old man, admitted as a suspected case of COVID-19, presented to our hospital with dyspnoea, malaise, fever and hypoxaemia. A nasopharyngeal swab was positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) by reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. After 7 days, he developed diarrhoea, choluria and dysentery. An abdominal ultrasound showed a lesion compatible with a liver abscess; stool examination revealed E. histolytica trophozoites, and additional serology for E. histolytica was positive. After 12 days of treatment with metronidazole, ceftazidime and nitazoxanide, the patient reported acute abdominal pain, and an ultrasound examination revealed free liquid in the abdominal cavity. An emergency exploratory laparotomy was performed, finding 3000 mL of a thick fluid described as “anchovy paste”. Computed tomography scan revealed a second abscess. He ended up receiving 21 days of antibiotic treatment and was discharged with satisfactory improvement.
Here we present, to the best of our knowledge, the first report of ALA and COVID-19 co-presenting. Based on their pathophysiological similarities, coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 and E. histolytica could change the patient’s clinical course; however, larger studies are needed to fully understand the interaction between these pathogens.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has become a public health problem worldwide . The lung is considered the main organ affected by COVID-19; however, extrapulmonary symptoms may also manifest during the disease. SARS-CoV-2 was detected in the stool of the first reported case of COVID-19 in the United States, which also presented digestive symptoms, prompting interest in the gastrointestinal manifestations of COVID-19 . Gastrointestinal and hepatic presentations are not rare; diarrhoea and mild elevation of liver enzymes are the most common characteristics of COVID‐19, in the absence of pre-existing diseases . Recent studies on COVID-19 have shown a high incidence of liver injury ranging from 14.8 to 53%, mainly indicated by abnormal alanine transaminase/aspartate transaminase levels accompanied by slightly elevated bilirubin levels. The proportion of patients who develop liver injury in severe COVID-19 seems to be higher than in mild cases [4,5,6,7]. SARS-CoV-2 uses angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as its entry receptor , which is expressed in liver and bile duct cells [9, 10], suggesting direct liver injury in patients with COVID-19.
There is limited knowledge on the prevalence of coinfections among patients with COVID-19, especially in organs and systems other than the respiratory tract. Intestinal parasitic infections affect more than 2 billion people worldwide, with disproportionately high prevalence rates in low- and middle-income countries . Amoebiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica, and has intestinal and extraintestinal manifestations. Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is the most common extraintestinal manifestation in any setting, including Venezuela . Coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 could change the clinical course of the patient; however, this coinfection has not been previously described. Here we present the case of a patient with COVID-19 who, during hospitalisation, presented a clinical picture consistent with an ALA.
A 54-year-old man presented to the Infectious Diseases Department of the University Hospital of Caracas with dyspnoea, malaise and fever over 6 days; he was admitted as a suspected case of COVID-19 due to hypoxaemia (oxygen saturation < 90%) with no significant medical history. On admission, blood test showed neutrophilia (8.05 × 103/μL), lymphopenia (0.88 × 103/μL), mild transaminases elevation (aspartate aminotransferase: 40 U/L; alanine aminotransferase: 69 U/L), bilirubin levels within normal range (total bilirubin: 0.5 mg/dL; indirect bilirubin: 0.3 mg/dL; direct bilirubin: 0.2 mg/dL), and inflammatory markers elevation (lactate dehydrogenase: 394 U/L; C-reactive protein: 9.1 mg/L; erythrocyte sedimentation rate: 55 mm/h). Human immunodeficiency virus serology was performed according to the Infectious Diseases Department protocol, with a non-reactive result. A nasopharyngeal swab was positive for SARS-CoV-2 by reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. After 7 days, he presented diarrhoea, choluria and then dysentery; subsequent liver function tests revealed transaminases limit values (aspartate aminotransferase: 31.6 U/L; alanine aminotransferase: 45.8 U/L), and mild indirect bilirubin elevation (total bilirubin: 1.16 mg/dL; indirect bilirubin: 0.74 mg/dL; direct bilirubin: 0.42 mg/dL). An abdominal ultrasound showed an image compatible with an ALA; stool examination revealed E. histolytica trophozoites. Serological diagnosis was performed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, obtaining an optical density of 0.325 (our institution’s cut-off point using healthy patient sera was 0.215). Immediately, treatment with metronidazole, ceftazidime and nitazoxanide was started. Although the patient presented clinical improvement, on day 12 of treatment the patient reported acute abdominal pain, and an ultrasound examination revealed free liquid in the abdominal cavity. An emergency exploratory laparotomy was performed, finding 3000 mL of a thick fluid described as “anchovy paste”. Liver biopsy showed hepatocytes with ballooning degeneration (Fig. 1A), acidophilic bodies (Fig. 1B), binucleated and trinucleated hepatocytes (Fig. 1C, D), glycogenic intranuclear vacuolisation (Fig. 1E), moderate microvesicular steatosis (Fig. 1F), necrotic hepatocytes around the central vein (Fig. 1G), moderate inflammation in the portal tracts with occasional lymphocytic infiltrate (Fig. 1H), large fibrin thrombus in the portal vein branch (Fig. 1I), and ductular and intracanalicular cholestasis (Fig. 1J, K). Furthermore, Kupffer cells were hypertrophic (Fig. 1L); there was no interphase hepatitis. Computed tomography scan revealed a second abscess (Fig. 2A), which was drained by percutaneous drainage (Fig. 2B). The patient ended up receiving 21 days of antibiotic treatment and was discharged with satisfactory improvement.
Discussion and conclusions
Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in patients with COVID-19, but the prevalence of coinfection with enteric pathogens is unknown. Recently, a retrospective study concluded that patients with COVID-19 were less likely to test positive for coinfection with typical gastrointestinal pathogens (except with Clostridium difficile) compared to those without COVID-19 . In Venezuela, the prevalence of E. histolytica/E. dispar infection varies from one region to another (6.8–42%), mainly affecting school-age children from Zulia, Falcón, Táchira, Lara, Aragua and Sucre states [12, 14]; however, the epidemiology of this parasitosis in the Capital District (Caracas) is unknown. Here we present the case of a patient with confirmed COVID-19 who, during hospitalisation, presented a clinical picture consistent with an ALA, identifying E. histolytica as the aetiological agent through a stool examination, and, secondly, by the frank seropositivity of an “in-house” ELISA; furthermore, the evidence of a typical image in the liver parenchyma with liquid collection, negative for bacterial infection, supported this idea. However, in this case it was not possible to identify amoebic trophozoites and cysts, probably due to the location of the sample taken, as the parasites are predominantly located around the healthy margins of liver abscesses, where they feed on cytolytised hepatocytes .
This case occurred simultaneously with the identification of an in-hospital amoebiasis flare-up caused by hospital kitchen staff infected by this parasite, where 37 persons directly involved in food preparation were evaluated and intestinal amoebiasis was documented in four of them (10.8%) (unpublished data). Considering the faecal-oral transmission of this parasitosis and its incubation time, the patient could acquire the disease by consuming contaminated water or food before admission to the hospital.
Entamoeba histolytica infection can be asymptomatic or symptomatic, and can lead to tissue invasion. The most common invasive extraintestinal manifestation is ALA: the parasite reaches the liver via the portal circulation. Usually, in this presentation, there is no evidence of previous colitis, suggesting an asymptomatic infection or confined to the right side of the colon . Persistence, establishment and consequent clinical presentations of infection depend on the pathological characteristics of the protozoan, but it is also affected by the host immune response. ALA occurs in a minority of patients with amoebiasis (3–9%) , and complications such as abscess rupture (2.5–22%) [17, 18] and peritonitis (2.4–13%) may develop, associated with higher mortality (40–50%) [17, 19]. ALA diagnosis is performed by clinical history, ultrasound (sensitivity varies as it is an operator-dependent study) [20, 21] or computed tomography scan (higher sensitivity than ultrasound)  in combination with a confirmatory laboratory study, such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay due to its high sensitivity and specificity . In endemic areas, the use of serological tests based on E. histolytica recombinant antigens is preferable, if available, as it only detects active infections . Although 70–80% of ALA cases have only one abscess mainly located in the right lobe of the liver , there seems to be an increase of the incidence of multiple ALA due to the improved imaging studies . Coinfection with ALA and gram-negative bacteria, mainly Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli, is commonly found among cases of multiple abscesses [26, 27], although cases of simultaneous infection with hepatotropic virus are anecdotal .
ACE2 receptors have been identified in the gastrointestinal tract and liver, which are highly expressed in the endothelial layer of small blood vessels, but not in the sinusoidal endothelium. Recent studies have also found higher ACE2 receptor expression in cholangiocytes than in hepatocytes; in fact, ACE2 levels in cholangiocytes are similar to those in lung type-2 alveolar cells, suggesting that the liver may be a potential target of SARS-CoV-2 . Moreover, elevated prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) levels have been associated with ALA formation due to an immunosuppressive effect of PGE2 . We can hypothesise that, in our patient, elevated PGE2 levels are secondary to both direct stimulation of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) by SARS-CoV2-2  and presence of a COX-2-like protein present in E. histolytica trophozoites , which could influence the clinical course; however, the available knowledge is still insufficient to correlate them with each other.
In this case, the patient required an exploratory laparotomy which showed secondary peritonitis due to ALA rupture. There is no consensus on the optimal treatment of complicated ALA with diffuse peritonitis; however, percutaneous drainage appears to be the preferred standard treatment in complicated ALA, and evidence suggests that drainage plus antimicrobial therapy (amoebicidal agent) has an excellent outcome . In this case, despite empirical antimicrobial therapy, the patient required an exploratory laparotomy which showed secondary peritonitis due to rupture of the ALA. Combination antimicrobial therapy was maintained as the patient’s condition deteriorated and toxaemia impressed prior to surgery. In addition, adequate samples were not taken before starting empirical antibiotic treatment. Histology showed hepatocytes with ballooning degeneration and acidophilic bodies, consistent with another study . Binuclear and multinuclear hepatocytes were identified, similar to the findings of Wang et al. , who report that this morphological phenomenon may be attributed to reactive changes. Few hepatocytes showed glycogenic intranuclear vacuolisation, a finding that contrasts with that found by Pessolani et al. , who described many hepatocytes with this finding. In a series of 40 cases, Lagana et al.  found macrovesicular steatosis in all patients, whereas microvesicular steatosis was found in our patient. It is well known that drugs, infections, malnutrition and various other insults cause fatty liver .
Necrotic hepatocytes and portal inflammation were consistent in the literature consulted. Schmit et al.  observed necrosis in zone III in most cases, similar to that found in our patient. Thrombotic phenomenon was observed in our case. The mechanism of this prothrombotic milieu remains to be determined; however, this morphological finding suggest a profound platelet response in COVID-19 that may be responsible, at least in part, for multiple organ dysfunction . An investigation by Diaz et al.  showed that this phenomenon may be due to an endothelial dysfunction, a procoagulant state and/or a direct vascular injury of the disease. Ductular and bile canaliculus cholestasis suggest sepsis and functional cholangiocytes injure , respectively, a morphological manifestation observed in our patient. Another morphological phenomenon observed was Kupffer cells hypertrophy and hyperplasia, findings similar to those reported by Diaz et al. ; however, the pathophysiological mechanism of this morphological manifestation is still unknown.
Although gastrointestinal and liver involvement by SARS-CoV-2 has been described, there is no demonstration that COVID-19 may predispose to other gastrointestinal involvement. Conversely, a recent study found that coinfection with parasitic diseases appears to be associated with reduced severity by COVID-19, suggesting that parasite-driven immunomodulatory responses may mute the hyperinflammation associated with severe COVID-19 . To our knowledge, this is the first report of simultaneous presentation of ALA and COVID-19. In our case, it is likely that there is no causal relationship; however, the likelihood of coinfection is highlighted in regions with a high incidence of intestinal amoebiasis, which should be diagnosed and treated early. Based on their pathophysiological similarities, coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 and E. histolytica could change the patient’s clinical course; however, larger studies are needed to fully understand the interaction between these pathogens.
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Maricuto, A.L., Velásquez, V.L., Pineda, J. et al. Amoebic liver abscess in a COVID-19 patient: a case report. BMC Infect Dis 21, 1134 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06819-9
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Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 mobile device Lumia 650 is now available for a huge price cut in UK and Ireland. You can now grab the device for only £119.99 in UK and €149 in Ireland. Microsoft launched the device for £159.99 before some months. Now it is available for this amazing price.
Specifications of Lumia 650 :
- 5-inch display (1280 x 720 pixels, 297ppi, AMOLED, ClearBlack, Gorilla Glass 3)
- 8MP rear camera (f/2.2 aperture), 5MP front camera (f/2.2 aperture)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 (Quad core, clocked at 1.3 GHz)
- 16GB of internal storage (with microSD support)
- 1GB of RAM
- 2000 mAh battery
- 6.9mm thick, weighs only 122g.
- Bluetooth 4.1
- GSM, WCDMA, LTE support
- Glance screens support
- Comes in White and Black
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Porirua’s re-imagined city centre will comprise four distinct but complementary quarters, beginning with works already completed on the Streamside Quarter. The new branding concept, developed by Saatchi & Saatchi for the Council, envisages the creation of Streamside, Market, Leisure and Harbour Quarters. Mayor Nick Leggett said the new concept will help guide investment priorities during the life of the 10-year, $18 million revitalisation plan. “Each quarter builds on distinctive strengths that, together, will create a seamless and appealing city environment, with strong connections to the Porirua Stream area and harbour.” Porirua Chamber of Commerce CEO Holly Thompson says identifying areas of focus and highlighting work the Council will be doing in each area, will provide much greater clarity for
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When Meyer resigned for a second time as Gators coach - but this time for good - after an 8-5 2010 season to address health issues and spend more time with his family, many Florida fans felt abandoned and betrayed by him.
He left Gainesville with the program trending down, went to work for ESPN during his season away from coaching, and was introduced as coach of the Buckeyes in his home state of Ohio less than a year after he quit at Florida.
"That comes with the territory," Bowden told the AP in a phone interview Tuesday. "How many times can you think of a successful coach leaving a school and that school not feeling some animosity toward him?"
The Hernandez case has provided an opportunity to re-visit Meyer's record, and also to note that despite his proclamations, not all was right with the Gators. A case can be made that Meyer was a) lax when it came to discipline, and, b) willing to take on players of questionable character.
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CASE CLOSED - The female has been identified at Jenna Elizabeth Detore and she was criminally charged. CASE CLOSED
The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop A, Indiana, continue their investigation of a retail theft that occurred at Walmart, located at 300 Resort Plaza Drive, Burrell Township, Indiana County.
On April 28, 2018, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the female unknown suspect entered Walmart. The unknown suspect and her accomplice, a known male from Blairsville, stole four Roku video streaming devices valued at $69.00 each, and then fled the store in a blue-colored Honda Accord.
The female unknown suspect has a small build and red hair. The female unknown suspect was last seen wearing a pink long sleeve V-neck shirt and blue jeans.
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Morning. Today, explore the outdoors at Mont-Bellevue Park, one of the largest city parks in Canada. With over 200 hectares of natural beauty, this park offers hiking, cycling, and cross-country skiing trails, as well as stunning views of the city.
Afternoon. Visit the Sherbrooke Art Museum, showcasing Quebecois art from the 19th century to present day.
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Challenges and Opportunities for PCB Production in the Internet Age
So, how should the PCB industry respond to changes in the new era? Some companies take into account the cost of the problem, to the central and western transfer, to reduce labor costs. But this way, but increased the other design, research and development, logistics costs, long term, it is not cost-effective. In fact, the current Internet era, there are challenges at the same time, but also to the PCB industry has brought new opportunities for development. PCB industry in the design, production, sales, logistics and other areas, can bring new development, and these changes, perhaps better than the traditional method, more cost savings. For example, in the design do not need to hire a professional design staff, as long as the designer can be invited on the network design, designers a lot, you can choose the right price. The cost of this design is more cost-effective than hiring full-time staff.
This shows that the Internet era to bring the PCB industry is a new development opportunities. But after all, this is a new thing, many Printed circuit board supplier are still on the sidelines, but there are some companies have begun to test the water, and achieved good results.


BB Senshi 225 Guncannon is a popular plastic model kit from the Gundam franchise. The Guncannon is a mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline, and it is known for its heavy artillery and support capabilities.
The BB Senshi 225 Guncannon kit is part of the SD Gundam BB Senshi line of model kits, which feature chibi versions of the iconic mobile suits. The Guncannon kit includes multiple weapons, including a beam rifle, a shield, and a twin-cannon, which can be mounted on the backpack. The model also features articulated joints, allowing for a wide range of posing options.
The BB Senshi 225 Guncannon is a great addition to any Gundam model kit collection, especially for fans of the Universal Century timeline. Its unique design and heavy artillery make it a standout among other mobile suits, and the chibi version is both cute and menacing at the same time. The kit is easy to assemble and suitable for beginners, while still providing enough challenge for more experienced modelers.
Overall, the BB Senshi 225 Guncannon is a fun and impressive model kit that will appeal to Gundam fans of all ages and skill levels.
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Oak Creek police say drunken driver was texting when he struck and injured motorcyclist
A man was taken to Froedtert Hospital after his motorcycle was rear-ended by a drunken driver who admitted he was texting when the accident occurred shortly after midnight May 19.
According to the responding officer, the drunken driver was traveling northbound in the 6400 block of South 13th Street and slowing for the light when he rear-ended the motorcycle, causing the driver to fall off the motorcycle and strike his head on the pavement at 12:23 a.m.
During questioning, the driver told police he was texting on his cellphone when he struck the cyclist, which is why he didn't see the motorcycle before the accident occurred.
He was cited for texting while driving and for causing injury while operating while intoxicated. He was taken to Wheaton Franciscan Hospital for a blood draw, the results of which were unavailable.
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Dogs may be man’s best friend, but cats can make pretty great pets too. Whether your cat is aloof or appreciates a good snuggle, a cat can be a wonderful companion. However, cats aren’t always easy to care for. Here are a few tips on getting the most out of your cat.
When your female cat is old enough, it’s vital to get her spayed. You may keep your cat inside, but she could still slip outside and become pregnant. You can prevent this by spaying or neutering your cat.
Get a pet water fountain. Cats can be prone to dehydration, and running water entices them to drink. It is an evolutionary habit that developed because in the wild, running water is less likely to be contaminated than a stagnant pool. Your pet will enjoy the water more, and will drink more often.
As your cat gets older, changes in behavior may signal pain. If your cat doesn’t like to jump or climb any more, it may be in pain. If your cat stops taking care of grooming or stops using its litter box, pain may be the cause. Be sure to have your older cat checked out by your vet if you notice behavior changes.
If your cat tends to be antisocial and anxious with company, try giving it a catnip toy a few hours before company arrives. Many cats become very mellow when exposed to catnip. Even if your cat does not want to socialize after catnip exposure, it will probably be happier and less anxious.
Cats like to chase birds and catch them. This helps cats to build and deliver crucial hunting skills. But what if you have an indoor cat? You can find cat toys at the pet store that will help you simulate a bird flying around. Your cat will love it, and love you for it.
Cats can really be so much more than pets, they can be lifelong companions. It has been proven that cats can decrease your blood pressure, lessen the symptoms of depression and help you to live a longer happier life. If you feel like something is missing in your life, you might just need a cat.
Having a hard time giving your cat a bath? Try this. Take an old window screen and put it in your sink or bathtub. Put your cat in, and he will claw the screen and stay there. Then start washing, but do don’t dilly dally. Use a cup to help you to pour warm water on your cat unless you have a movable shower head.
A cat’s nails can grow really quickly. They sharpen their nails by scratching on different surfaces like a scratching post. You can help avoid your cat destroying your furniture by clipping their nails often. This will help to discourage your cat from scratching at different things around your house.
Living with cats can be frustrating, but it can also be fantastic. Thanks to this article, you should have a lot of ideas on how to better care for your pet. Dog lovers may get more slobbery kisses, but cats are wonderful in their own way. These suggestions will help you appreciate yours.

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We finally have our new Youth Orchestra conductor!
Mr. Andres Moran is the director of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra and a horn teacher. He was a resident conductor of the El Paso Symphony and also music director of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras. Mr. Moran has a Doctorate of Music from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Music from New Mexico State University.
Our coaching team and hiring committee met with Mr. Moran several times before making our decision and we are all excited about having him join our team next season. He brings with him a great passion for music education, wonderful ideas about engaging our community, and impressive technical skills on the podium.
"I'm very excited to be joining the Fox Valley Youth Symphony team!” says Mr. Moran. “Throughout the hiring process, I was impressed with the level of commitment and passion that the staff and board have for this program. I can't wait to start working with our young musicians in the fall, and I look forward to getting to know more members of the Fox Valley community through our performances."
Please join me in welcoming Mr. Moran to the Youth Orchestra!
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Consisting of four friends from Ashburn and Vienna, Virginia. Bluewreck was born out a love for music from the 60’s, all the way up to present day. Bluewreck started out by playing some Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix covers, but soon released they wanted to take it even further. Soon after, they started writing for their first self titled album. Which started as a demo, but was officially released on March 9th, 2018. Directly following this, they began writing for their second album, and playing around D.C even more. Their second album, Out Of Control was written and recorded over the course of 2018, and was released officially in August. Bluewreck wants to deliver good times, good vibes, and provide some sonic voodoo along the way.
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Coming together in the Summer of 2015, from established solo projects in the DIY scene around Washington DC, Flowerbomb is the collaborative sound of Charles Scheider, Dan ABH, and Nat Brown on Rachel Kline’s songwriting. Rachel has been making music since her early youth and in her adolescence met Nat and Dan at The Lab All Ages in Alexandria, VA. The Lab is a community venue, studio, and practice space dedicated to fostering the growth of emerging DIY artists in the region where Rachel began booking her own shows. In 2013 she recorded and released her first solo album, Demons, with Dan at the The Lab. Charles was well aware of Rachel’s talent as a musician from her solo shows and joined the group from the vibrant DIY scene from across the river in Silver Spring, MD. When Rachel put the call out in early 2015 for band members it was only inevitable that these four would come together to make Flowerbomb’s alternative, shoegaze, power pop sound.
Flowerbomb is a compelling sonic space of authentic emotional release in the headphones, or a car stereo on long night drives, or the crowded and dimly lit basements and clubs they are known to play. Rachel’s honest and poignant lyrics ride the shoegaze waves that she and Charles blast from their guitars. Her vocal prowess and sincerity are most noticeable in the effortless juxtaposition of her naturally robust voice with moments of restraint and vulnerability. Alongside Dan's relentlessly ornate drumming and Nat's punk inspired bass lines, Flowerbomb is a complex bouquet of raw feeling and sound that commands your attention. They are a band that does not hold anything back. They have an undeniable musical chemistry in the studio and on stage which keeps audiences returning to their shows and their tracks on repeat.”
With 2 singles release in 2017 including “Marbles” and “Fleeting”, they are now currently wrapping up writing their debut LP. Flowerbomb will hit the studio in March 2018 to record with producer Mark Reiter as BIAS Studios.
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Kakheti Regional Governor and School Directors Have Feast in Restaurant
Kakheti Regional Governor Giorgi Gviniashvili, who is also head of Regional office of the United National Movement, had a feast together with local school directors in the Gurjaani based hotel Rebi Gurjaanshi.
Head of Gurjaani district education resource-center Lali Gabitashvili, Gurjaani district governor Davit Meskhishvili and chair of the municipal board Zakaria Iaganashvili were also in the restaurant.
Lali Gabitashvili said school directors collected money and celebrated end of school year in restaurant. The regional governor told ICK that school directors had invited him to the restaurant together with his deputy Aleko Gongadze.
Singers Tato Goderdzishvili and Makho Medulashvili [nickname Chakuchas bichi] entertained the regional governor, district and regional governmental officials and public school directors in the hotel Rebi Gurjaanshi.
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Ever since hearing about Guild Wars 2’s ninth and newest class at PAX South, we’ve been dying to know more about the Revenant. Well, today is a glorious day indeed, as the team has issued a dev diary to talk all about this “Master of the Mists.”
While not every skill or weapon is revealed, the diary does outline what will make the Revenant special. It’s a heavy armor-wearing class (with a medium health pool) that will choose both a passive and an active “legend” to configure most of its hotbar. The Revenant’s weapons include the axe, mace, and hammer, although all of these are used with a twist (for example, the class can throw the hammer, Thor-style).
The Revenant uses energy as a resource mechanic, draining and rebuilding it upon skill use. In a nod to the original Guild Wars, some skills will cause energy regeneration to freeze or even reverse. The class also features taunts and the ability to slow enemies’ attacks.
There’s a lot more to discover about the Revenant, so if this sounds like a future class for you, definitely give the post a read![Source: Dev diary]


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Vigil Planned in Rochester For Fallen Burnsville Paramedic
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A public vigil is being planned next week in honor of Rochester native of Adam Finseth.
The Rochester Fire Department will be hosting the event at Soldiers Field Memorial Park on Tuesday evening beginning at 6:30 PM.
Finseth was a paramedic for the Burnsville Fire Department and lost his life last weekend while coming to the aid of several wounded Burnsville police officers after they were shot while responding to a domestic incident Sunday morning. Two of the Burnsville officers, Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, also died.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the man responsible for their deaths, 38-year-old Shannon Gooden, opened fire without warning after the officers had spent several hours talking with him in an effort to convince him to surrender peacefully. After firing more than 100 rounds at law enforcement officers and other first responders at the scene, Gooden took his own life.
His obituary says Finseth was 40 years old and is survived by his wife and two young children. He was born in Faribault but spent much of his childhood in Rochester where he graduated from John Marshall High School in 2001. He was also an Army veteran who served two tours in Iraq before beginning his career as a paramedic.
The Rochester Fire Department says the vigil will include a tribute from the fire department Honor Guard and will also feature a number of speakers, including local officials, firefighters, and friends of the Finseth family.
A public memorial service for all three of the slain first responders will take place on Wednesday at a church in Eden Prairie.
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Nelson @ Chris & Anne Wedding: The main course started with a salad with goat cheese on bread and pear. I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I still ate this salad as it was well put together. Next was a (vegetarian?) pasta dish, that I don't recall the taste. I think there was squash inside.
The main meal was surf and turf! And it was sooo good! The beef was above average and the lobster was exquisite. Definitely one of the better western meals I've had at a wedding.
Dessert was a strawberry cake and I think the wedding cake was similar in taste.
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Letter: Democrats raise taxes on everyone
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An article in the Fergus Falls, Minn., Daily Journal recently caught my attention. It was titled “State leaders say one thing and do the opposite.”Word count: 158
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Tom Colicchio sparked a heated debate on Twitter this morning about restaurant industry wages. Presumably, this was a reaction to the talk during last night's State of the Union Address about raising the minimum wage to $9 an hour. Last night, Colicchio Tweeted: "$9.00 an hour national minimum wage would go a long way to end hunger for 50 million Americans that are food insecure." This morning, he added that it would "cause inflation in theory" but "it will be such a small influence that it's virtually negligible."
Pete Wells responded, asking Colicchio for his thoughts on whether this should apply to servers, who make tips. Several chefs and restaurateurs have since joined in on the conversation. Here's the play by play:
Since you brought up minimum wage, @tomcolicchio, do you want it raised for servers, too?— Pete Wells (@pete_wells) February 13, 2013
@pete_wells tipped minimum in NY is $5.35 w/ gratuities hourly is well above minimum. That said I would not be opposed to a slight increase— Tom Colicchio (@tomcolicchio) February 13, 2013
.@tomcolicchio What about making minimum wage same for tipped & non-tipped workers? Pro or con?— Pete Wells (@pete_wells) February 13, 2013
Chef Sara Jenkins joins the conversation:
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Bloomberg critic Ryan Sutton joins the fray:
@@porchettanyc not sure what you are suggesting— Tom Colicchio (@tomcolicchio) February 13, 2013
Standard disclaimer: RTs are not endorsements.— Pete Wells (@pete_wells) February 13, 2013
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What do radiators do in cars?
In the simplest terms, the radiator is the central component of a vehicle’s cooling system. Its primary function is to monitor and regulate a vehicle engine’s temperature and prevent it from overheating.
What are the 2 types of radiators?
Notwithstanding the materials used, radiators are basically of two types: cross-flow radiators and down-flow radiators, depending on where the tank is located.
Can you drive a car with broken radiator?
A cracked radiator can be dangerous to drive with because the engine may overheat. A cracked radiator does not allow the proper amount of coolant to reach the engine, which causes the overheating.
How much does it cost to fix a radiator in a car?
If it is beyond repair, standard radiator replacement cost ranges between $292 and $1193 for both the parts and labor involved in the installation. The average cost for radiator replacement will be near $671. The cost will vary significantly depending on your model of car and the complexity of the work involved.
What are common types of car radiators?
The two types of radiator cores in common use in most vehicles are:
- Serpentine fin core.
- Plate fin core.
What type of car radiator is best?
The Verdict: Choosing the Right Radiator In general, aluminum radiators are the ideal choice for high performance, high-output vehicles, competition cars, and custom street rods. Copper-brass radiators make a great choice for restorations or a nostalgic look.
How far can you drive with a broken radiator?
From a cold start, you could probably go for at least 1km, maybe 2. If you were driving and the radiator was shot and got emptied, I doubt you can go 400m. If you do that, start the engine and drive straight off, accelerate gently up to 40-50km/h, put on neutral and let it coast.
How long should a radiator last in a car?
You should consider a new radiator if you’ve upgraded the car engine to produce more power. A more powerful engine gives out more heat so it will need an upgraded radiator to handle the higher heat output effectively. A properly maintained radiator should last at least 3 years, and up to 8-10 years.
What is the function of a car radiator?
The Car radiator is mainly responsible for maintaining the ideal temperature of the engine in the vehicle. This functions in accordance with the coolant fluid in the cooling system.
What is the main purpose of radiator in cars?
The radiator is the main part of the car’s cooling system, and its primary function is to ensure exactly the right temperature for the car’s engine to operate at maximum potential. In other words, the engine needs to be just hot enough, but not too hot.
What should I put into a radiator of my car?
For most vehicles, a glycol based antifreeze coolant is the best type of coolant to be used in any vehicle radiator. However, using the glycol based antifreeze alone is usually not a good idea. In most cases, you will need to mix the glycol based antifreeze with a certain amount of water.
What’s inside a car radiator?
Inside your radiator are smaller radiators that help keep your transmission fluid and engine oil cool as well. The basic radiator consists of two tanks with a set of tubes connected with thin fins that radiate heat away from the tubes.


JAJSE67C December 2017 – June 2022 AMC1311
The AMC1311 uses an on-off keying (OOK) modulation scheme, as shown in Figure 8-1, to transmit the modulator output bitstream across the SiO2-based isolation barrier. The transmit driver (TX) shown in the Section 8.2 transmits an internally-generated, high-frequency carrier across the isolation barrier to represent a digital one and does not send a signal to represent a digital zero. The nominal frequency of the carrier used inside the AMC1311 is 480 MHz.
The receiver (RX) on the other side of the isolation barrier recovers and demodulates the signal and provides the input to the fourth-order analog filter. The AMC1311 transmission channel is optimized to achieve the highest level of common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) and lowest level of radiated emissions caused by the high-frequency carrier and RX/TX buffer switching.


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Google Now Gains Reminders, Public Transit Estimates
Google today announced updates to Google Now. The app now lets you set reminders based on time or location, and estimates commute times using public transit.
Google Maps' Latest Tools Target Commuting
Oct 1, 2018
Google today is making some additions to Google Maps that it hopes will help people get to work quicker and with less stress along the way. The app has added a "commute" tab that offers one-tap access to live traffic and transit details that are personalized for each person's specific commute.
Google Adds Ride-Hailing Estimates to Maps
Mar 15, 2016
Google Maps can now tell users how quickly a taxi or Uber might take to get them from Point A to Point B, as well as offer an estimate of fares. When people search for directions from their phone, Maps will display a dedicated tab with info on ride-hailing services, such as Uber.
Cortana for Android Now Works On the Lock Screen
Mar 27, 2017
Microsoft today made it possible for Android device owners to access and use Cortana above the lock screen on their smartphones. Microsoft has been testing the feature since earlier this year and is now rolling it out to all users.
Google Maps Improves Location-Sharing Tools
Mar 22, 2017
Google today made it possible for Maps users to share their exact location with friends and family. In Maps, users need only tap the blue dot (signifying their location) and select those with whom they'd like to share.


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Madness reigns! BENIGHTED deliver the radical soundtrack to these savage times.
BENIGHTED were spawned by members from French Death and Black metal bands DISHUMANIZED, DARKNESS FIRE, and OSGILIATH, who joined forces in 1998 for a more brutal, heavy and modern way of expression. When their first self-produced and self-titled full-length hit the streets in 2000, it immediately had a strong impact. This turned a side-project into a main act. A fast-growing fan base was built by a string of acclaimed albums: ‘Psychose’ (2002), ‘Insane Cephalic Production’ (2004), ‘Identisick’ (2006), and ‘Icon’ (2007) were all enthusiastically received. With their latest full-length ‘Necrobreed’, the French sidestepped the steadily growing complexity of their previous albums ‘Asylum Cave’ (2011) and ‘Carnivore Sublime’ (2014) by recalibrating their sound along their roots. ‘Necrobreed’ came based on a theme revolving around the abysmal potential of the human psyche.
On the live front, BENIGHTED quickly started to capture audiences with sweat driver performances that bulldozer any resistance mercilessly aside. This allowed the French to climb up the ladder fast and soon came invitations to all major European festivals including Neurotic Death Fest, Hellfest, Wacken, Brutal Assault, Summer Breeze, and Inferno Festival among many more.
After their 20th anniversary, it was time for BENIGHTED to capture the live madness on ‘Dogs Always Bite Harder Than Their Master’ which not only contains three brand new tracks and the brutal AT THE GATES cover of ‘Slaughter Of The Soul’, but also live recordings with guest musicians such as Sven Decaluwé (ABORTED), Nikita Kamprad (DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT), Arno (BLACK BOMB A), Niklas Kvarforth (SHINING) and Ben Wright (UFATHOMABLE RUINATION).
‘Dogs Always Bite Harder Than Their Master’ gives yet another extreme musical voice to the madness lurking within!
Julien Truchan – vocals
Emmanuel Dalle – guitars
Fabien Desgardins – guitars
Pierre Arnoux – bass
Kévin Paradis – drums
3. Dogs Always Bite Harder than Their Master
Sven Decaluwé (ABORTED) and Nikita Kamprad (DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT)
6. Cum With Disgust (Live in Lyon 2018)
Arno (BLACK BOMB A)
7. Spit (Live in Lyon 2018)
Niklas Kvarforth (SHINING)
9. Unborn Infected Children (Live in Lyon 2018)
Sven Decaluwé (ABORTED)
10. Foetus (Live in Lyon 2018)
Ben Wright (UFATHOMABLE RUINATION)
Style: Brutal Death Grind
Recording: Kohlekeller Studios (DE)
Producer / sound engineer: Kristian Kohlmannslehner
Mixing / mastering Kristian Kohlmannslehner
Cover art: Gary Ronaldson (Bite Radius Design)
Black 12″ vinyl (33 rpm) in jacket with printed inner sleeve
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March 3, 9:00 am
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, a behemoth in the e-commerce, retail, and technology arena, stands as one of China's most illustrious exports in the corporate world. Its online and mobile commerce businesses are continuing to reshape the global retail landscape. With the stock ticker BABA representing its presence on the New York Stock Exchange, investors and analysts closely watch Alibaba as a bellwether for both Chinese tech innovation and e-commerce growth worldwide.
Alibaba's stock has been a hot topic among investors, oscillating with the highs and lows of market sentiment, regulatory interventions, and internal enterprise developments. As of the latest reviews, many potential investors wonder whether BABA presents an opportunity for growth or poses a risk that should be steered clear of.
As per AltIndex's latest assessments, we have issued a buy signal for Alibaba, backed by a solid alternative data-derived AI score of 68. This digital nod in Alibaba's direction is informed by a comprehensive algorithmic analysis across various unconventional data points, suggesting potential uptrend momentum for the stock.
The encouraging AI score of Alibaba is tied to a constellation of indicators. A significant increase in Instagram followers hints at a growing brand presence and customer engagement which can translate into better sales and revenue growth. Concurrently, a month-over-month spike in job posts suggests an expanding workforce, typically an indicator of a company scaling up its operations to meet increased demand or venture into new markets.
Similarly, a rise in mobile app downloads points to increased consumer adoption and engagement with Alibaba's ecosystem, potentially bolstering its mobile commerce revenue. Compounded by improved financials, as evidenced in the last earnings report with a 5.1% revenue jump, the picture painted is one of a company in a solid financial position with potential for further growth.
Moreover, the spike in sentiment across popular stock forums and heightened web traffic signal a growing investor and consumer interest, which may impart positive pressure on the stock price. Coupled with a year-over-year revenue increase and a sustained rise in YouTube subscribers, these diverse alternative data points suggest a strengthened and broadening foundation for Alibaba's market performance and stock value.
With a share price currently sitting at $74.620, showing a marginal increase over the past month, investors are contending with a fascinating opportunity. While past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results, the intersection of robust financials and optimistic alternative data trends can act as a guiding light for those considering Alibaba as an investment addition.
Prudent investors would do well to weigh these alternative data insights against traditional financial analysis and their own risk tolerance. As always, individual due diligence is paramount when entertaining market moves. Nonetheless, for those operating with an eye on the digital tea leaves of alternative data, Alibaba's current landscape hints at a potential investment journey that could be worth embarking upon.
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Obama Hasn’t Met With The White House Press Corps Since JUNE 20th. SO, The RNC Ran An Ad
President Obama hasn’t met with the White House Press Corps since June 20th. That means that when Obama finally met with the White House Pres Corps, the RNC correctly decided to make an ad out of it. Here it is:
“When is he going to be accessible for questions other than to People Magazine and Entertainment Tonight?”
“I wouldn’t assume that uh… if he’s in a local market that the reporters’ questions will be any less serious”
However, he discussed whether he likes green or red chiles, his take on “Call Me Maybe,” and what superpower he wished he had. THIS is hard-hitting journalism? No, it’s not.


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Luminous blue pools, towering emerald palm trees, pink sunnies on the dashboard—when it comes to Palm Springs style it’s all about embracing California color. With a pitch that’s part Mid-Century Modern, part desert minimalism, vintage Palm Springs furniture is tailor-made for generating getaway vibes. So embrace your inner caftan-wearing starlet (or off-duty crooner) and shop the best the Coachella Valley has to offer right here on Chairish!
Like Miami, Palm Springs made a reputation for itself in the 1950s as a sun-washed playground for the rich and famous. A hideaway for everyone from Frank Sinatra to Elizabeth Taylor in its heyday, this desert town continues to proudly celebrate the Modernist principles it was founded on. Shop used Palm Springs furniture and you’ll find pieces with serpentine curves, low-lying profiles, and bold colors—details that are perfect for complementing the arid desert landscape (or your city-bound living room).


Photographer focuses on Bay Area Muslims after 9/11
Published 4:00 am, Friday, September 5, 2003
As the two-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaches, the reverberations from the catastrophe continue to be felt. And Oakland photographer Rick Rocamora continues to focus his attention on the impact of that event on Muslims living in the Bay Area.
His new and old images are among those on display this month in Oakland's City Hall. The show is an updated version of his exhibition, "Freedom and Fear
-- Bay Area Muslims After 9/11," which originally premiered at San Francisco City Hall on the first anniversary of the attacks.
Rocamora has captured images of everyday life: men from Guinea visit a mosque in San Francisco; children read the Koran in Oakland; a Sausalito couple returns from hajj, a pilgrimage; but they are also lives tinged with fear.
A cab driver in San Francisco displays an American flag, given to him by his supervisor for his protection, on his dashboard; a Palo Alto Muslim man discreetly prays at a vigil for Sept. 11 victims in San Jose.
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"Blatant discriminatory acts have been justified in the name of the 'War on Terrorism' and victims have very limited recourse," Rocamora writes in his introduction to the show. He cites immigration policies and the U.S. Patriot Act for creating concern and uncertainty among "law-abiding Muslim Americans and people of color."
Through his pictures, Rocamora writes, he hopes to "help improve our understanding of Muslim Americans and contribute to efforts to protect diversity, encourage tolerance and promote peace."
"Freedom and Fear -- Bay Area Muslims after 9/11," an exhibition of photographs by Rick Rocamora, is on view 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Sept. 19 at the Oakland City Hall, 3rd Floor, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. A public reception will be held 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Free. (510) 238-2212.


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Does the book of Revelation describe the future, the past, or the future of the past? Why did many people in the early church want to reject the book of Revelation? This teaching summarizes different interpretative approaches to the book and examines the early church's theological objections to the kingdom of heaven.
The Book of Revelation chart is a 9″ x 20″ individual chart for personal study. These individual charts are great for studying charts out of Clarence Larkin’s books that are too small to see in depth. Charts are printed on paper in Black & White.


An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 13 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. He's won numerous awards for his writing as well as the CIF Southern Section’s Champion For Character Award, and is the author of three books about Long Beach history.
The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr The Millikan softball team has made one thing clear during their playoff run through the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs: Don’t call them an underdog. After taking care of business against Crescenta Valley in […]
Ryan Geck burst onto the scene last season, doing things ninth graders aren’t supposed to be able to do on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. At 6-foot-3 and 230 lbs., the Millikan first baseman dwarfed opponents and teammates alike while showing flashes of his prodigious power at the plate. Not since the days of Sean […]
Several standout Long Beach sports teams were celebrated at last weekend’s Belmont Shore Christmas Parade. For the second year in a row the Long Beach Century Club donated their Big Red Bus to the championship teams from the city, with the Wilson girls’ water polo team and the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team participating. […]


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While we may not be able to travel anytime soon, it’s important not to forget about the incredible world outside our doorstep that we will one day be able to enjoy again. Until then, let's [...]
Around the world, many islands are slowly but surely being submerged. You’re running out of time to see these beauties before they disappear into the deep blue sea.
You can stay at a safe, normal, everyday hotel on vacation. Or you could have the experience of a lifetime in one of these crazy places.


EcoMobility is travel through integrated, socially inclusive, and environmentally-friendly transport options, including and integrating walking, cycling, wheeling, and passenging. By enabling citizens and organizations to access goods, services, and information in a sustainable manner, EcoMobility supports citizens’ quality of life, increases travel choices, and promotes social cohesion.
In this session, innovative concepts for promoting EcoMobility in cities will be presented and experiences shared on their implemention, evaluation and financing. Challenges and opportunities to advance sustainable urban mobility from different regions will be discussed.
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Jun Nakamura, Vice Mayor, City of Toyama, Japan
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Matthew Appelbaum, Mayor, City of Boulder, United States
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Ten years ago Tuesday, a bridge carrying a busy stretch of freeway collapsed without warning into the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis during the evening rush hour. Many leaders saw the disaster, which killed 13 people and injured 145, as a wake-up call about the country's deteriorating infrastructure.
Here's a look at what happened, what's changed since then, and how Minnesota is marking the anniversary:
The Interstate 35W bridge was one of the busiest in Minnesota before it fell Aug. 1, 2007.
First responders scrambled to rescue survivors from the debris, including a school bus carrying 52 students and several adults. Navy divers spent two weeks recovering bodies from dark waters full of sharp steel. Federal investigators stayed for months. A fast-tracked replacement opened less than 14 months later.
The state and two contractors ultimately paid out more than $100 million to survivors and families of the dead. Most used the money to cover medical bills and get on with their lives. One young survivor from the bus used much of his money in 2014 to travel to Turkey and Syria to join the Islamic State group. He's still believed to be in Syria.
While the collapse drew attention to the condition of America's aging infrastructure, federal investigators said poor maintenance wasn't the chief cause. They ruled it was a design defect in the bridge, which was built in the 1960s.
The National Transportation Safety Board said that crucial gusset plates that held the bridge's beams together were only half as thick as they should have been. A contributing factor was the nearly 300 tons of construction materials stockpiled on the deck for renovations.
The 35W bridge had been rated "structurally deficient," a term that means in need of repair or replacement, before it fell. It was also "fracture critical," which means bridges at risk of collapse if a single, vital component fails. While neither category means there is an immediate safety threat, they are red flags.
The American Society of Civil Engineers says the number of structurally deficient bridges nationwide declined from 12 percent in 2007 to 9 percent today. Minnesota improved from 8 percent to 6 percent, according to the group's latest report card on the country's infrastructure. The figures ranged from 2 percent in Nevada to 25 percent in Rhode Island. The report card still estimates it would take $123 billion to address the nation's backlog of bridge rehabilitation needs.
The improvements happened because states stepped up, said Andy Hermann, a former president of the society and one of its experts on bridges. He said federal funding has been "pretty stagnant," but about 20 states raised taxes to increase their bridge spending.
Minnesota launched a 10-year, $2.5 billion improvement program in 2008 that targeted 172 structurally deficient or fracture-critical bridges. About 120 of them have been replaced or repaired, or will be soon. Another 32 need only routine maintenance. Most of the rest will be repaired or replaced by late 2018. And the state now requires a formal independent peer review during the design phase for major bridges to minimize the risk of critical errors.
The collapse gave added impetus to a nationwide trend of design improvements, Hermann said. Most bridges built in the 1950s and 60s were designed to last around 50 years, he said. Newer bridges are typically designed to last 75 to 100 years, he said. Engineers are also choosing improved materials, he said, such as better steel and concrete.
The collapse also turned a new focus on inspection. Bridges typically are inspected every two years, but Congress has mandated a more data-driven approach that will mean more frequent inspections for some, and longer intervals for others, to focus resources on the biggest risks. That plan is still in rulemaking.
It's unclear whether anything will come from President Donald Trump's proposal for a $1 trillion overhaul of the country's roads and bridges. While he held a week of events last month to tout the idea, he has yet to flesh out the details and it hasn't gained much traction in Congress. His budget proposal calls for $200 billion in tax breaks over nine years that theoretically would leverage $1 trillion worth of construction.
Minneapolis is taking a low-key approach. Leaders will hold a ceremony for survivors, families and first responders at the city's Emergency Operations Training Facility, several miles upstream from the collapse site, where a piece of the bridge will be installed permanently outside.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, which led much of the response, held a wreath-laying ceremony earlier in July on the river with Navy divers who participated in the recovery.
And the Mill City Museum, just a few blocks upstream from the site, opened a display July 28 of one of the failed gusset plates.


A MAN has been charged after a pensioner was assaulted in Gosport.
Police announced tonight that Duncan Snellgrove, 28, of Howe Road, Gosport has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a serious assault on Sunday (September 25).
A 69-year-old man hit his head on the road following a dispute on the one-way system on Bury Road in Gosport at around 5.50pm.
He was with his wife who was in a wheelchair, when he had an altercation with another man who had been on a bicycle and who cycled off towards Stoke Road.
The injured man is still being treated at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham for a serious head injury.
Snellgrove remains in police custody and is due to appear Portsmouth Magistrates Court tomorrow morning.
Having spoken to other witnesses, officers believe that a member of the public, whom they have not yet spoken to, may have taken photos on their mobile phone around the time of the assault. A number of motorists who may have driven past at the time have also not yet contacted police.
Anyone who may have seen what happened should call 101 quoting Operation Duty (44160362901).


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OMZ Holds Round Table for Mining Executives
Thursday, October 18th, 2007
OMZ (Uralmash-Izhora Group) report on a recent round table event in St. Petersburg, held at the official residence of the President of Russia (Konstantinov Palace, Strelnya). The round table, held for executives of Russian and CIS mining companies, was devoted to OMZ mining equipment, and in particular its improvement and development.
“We have invited the users of mining equipment to gather together at this round table and have the opportunity to communicate directly, exchange opinions and gain valuable experience,” OMZ General Director Valery Chernyshov said.
Among the invitees were representatives of the leading mining enterprises of Russia and the CIS: Lebedinskiy GOK, Mikhailovskiy GOK, Stoilenskyi GOK, Severstal-Resurs, Mezhdurechye, Evrazholding, Karelskiy Okatysh, Apatit, Norilsk Nickel (Russia), Inguletskiy GOK, Tsentralniy GOK, Yuzhnyi GOK, Poltavskiy GOK (Ukraine), ENRC Management KZ, Sokolovsko-Sarbaiskoe GPO, Kazakhmys (Kazakhstan), Navoiy GMK (Uzbekistan), and others, as well as representatives of BelAZ (Belarus), and the St. Petersburg State Mining Institute.
The participants had an opportunity to examine OMZ solutions directed at raising the effectiveness of the mining business with the use of excavator-truck combinations. A new series of special machines, designed for work as part of an excavator-truck combination, was presented: EKG-136K and EKG-136R (bucket capacity – 18-20 m3), EKG-220K and EKG-220R (bucket capacity – 30-35 m3), EKG-320K and EKG-320R (bucket capacity – 40 – 55 m3). All new excavator models are optimized for work in conjunction with trucks with capacity of 136, 220 and 320 tons respectively, and therefore with the same basic capacities currently used by international companies today and in the future. So, for example, this can be the BelAZ series vehicles (BelAZ 7513 – 136 tons, BelAZ 7530 – 200-220 tons, BelAZ 7560 – 320 tons). Original construction solutions and the application of the latest systems of engineering design and modeling allows unification of the base of these excavators and use the equipment in both rack and dragline versions. The key factors of excavator-truck combination efficiency include the ability to load 3-4 buckets at the same time, as well as correspondence of the equipment’s working characteristics to bottom-hole conditions and roads.
Special attention is given to the quality of the new machines: they are equipped with a modern motor drive, on-board diagnosis system, Lincoln-branded automatic lubricant system, increased wear resistance bucket with insert bit teeth, and new ergonomically improved cab.
Representatives of Gazprombank-Leasing, which currently is developing together with OMZ a promotional program for OMZ mining equipment using various leasing models, spoke at of the round table.
The issue of service maintenance was also discussed, including joint planning of “just-in-time” production and provision of spares, long-term cooperation in preventive maintenance, installation supervision, creation of a specialized service of mining equipment diagnosis, extended guarantee and forecast of remaining service life, central repair and extension of operating life, availability of the full set of spares at consignment warehouses, etc.
The participants in the round table visited the workshops of IZ-Cartex (Izhorskiye Zavody industrial estate of OMZ), where they observed the production capacities and the process of components and parts manufacture for mining equipment. The guests also looked at the corporation’s latest acquisitions – Zayer heavy duty automatic processing centers, gear-grinding machines, and other equipment which the company has begun purchasing as part of the long-term retooling and modernization program in order to reach the highest levels of mechanical processing precision.