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The top eight stories you probably didn’t need to know in franchising this week.
1. Frantastic: If you’ve ever struggled to contain your thoughts within Twitter’s 140-character limit, we have some Frantastic news for you. The social media platform is testing out a new 280-character limit for a small percentage of users. The company claims that it’s considering giving up one of its points of differentiation in order to double the length of Tweets and relieve a point of pain for its users. But even though Twitter is considering making this change to improve its platform, there’s still no word on the much asked for edit button.
2. Franlebrity: For our current issue on 1851 Franchise, we’re highlighting emerging franchises that are doing awesome things in the industry. And one brand that’s on our list is SoBol. Co-founded by Franlebrity Jason Mazzarone, SoBol is tapping into an up and coming segment of the franchising industry—acai bowls—that’s poised for rapid growth. By honing in on his target audience and making the most of the health food trend, Mazzarone is steering SoBol in the right direction.
3. Frash Money: Sylvan Learning’s leadership team is making an active effort to help their franchisees make more Frash Money. After reshaping its licensing agreement to improve unit-level economics and increase profitability, the brand is now making it a priority to cultivate leads. By giving more students access to its programs across the country, Sylvan is helping its franchisees not just boost their bottom lines, but also make a difference in their local communities.
4. Frant of the Week: No Limit Agency CEO Nick Powills is back with another Frant this week to wrap up his series on how to fix franchise sales, structure and systems. In a conversation with 1851 Chief Brand Strategist Sean Fitzgerald, the topic landed on struggling franchisees. And for any local business owner out there that’s having trouble, Powills and Fitzgerald have one piece of advice—take a look in the mirror. By following a franchisor’s model, finding a mentor and going back to training, struggling franchisees have the chance to turn their business around.
5. Franch Forward: With locations across both the East and West Coasts, Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place has established a strong reputation in the communities it serves. And now, the brand is aiming to Franch Forward in a new part of the country—the Midwest. Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place is looking to open up a location in Kansas City, Missouri. The new unit will serve as a bridge connecting the brand’s other locations across the country.
6. Fran Funny: It’s safe to say that the internet is having some mixed reactions to Twitter doubling its character limit. Check out this week’s edition of “The 8” to see a few of our favorite responses.
7. Franspiration: “I often hear friends and neighbors say, ‘This local guy just opened a small business and we should go support him.’ Well, a franchisee is also a small business person, and we should also support them.” – Kay Ainsley, managing director at MSA Worldwide
8. Franemies vs. Frands: Taco Bell is being a true Frand and giving the people what they want—booze. The brand is planning to open over 300 new Cantina restaurants over the next five years, which offer alcohol in addition to its regular menu items. Taco Bell’s Cantina concept was first introduced back in 2015 in both Chicago and San Francisco in an effort to target millennial consumers.


The listing action is the kind of interaction that the end-customer will have with your listing type. For example, a Job listing will certainly include an Application form action, so the visitors can apply and upload a CV. Any restaurant listing type will certainly include a Location action and maybe a Contact action… and so on.
How to add any action to my listings?
You can set the listing action type by going to Listing Types Edit Listing Listing Action, then use the drop-down menu to select any action module and click the button Add action type.
Each action type comes with different handy options.
Can I have multiple action types?
Absolutely, we render the action type as a listing sidebar. It can contain multiple action types. Just edit your listing type, go to Listing Action, and use the interface to attach all the actions you need.


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Netflix, Inc. is an American media-services provider headquartered in Los Gatos, California, founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California.
Cricketer Harbhajan Singh has tweeted about a Korean Netflix show named "My Secret Terrius", which had seemingly predicted the coronavirus outbreak in 2018 in one of its early episodes.
Here’s a list of the 5 best Netflix Indian original movies that you can watch on the weekend; Soni: ...
Taj Mahal 1989 a series exploring the theme of love, friendship, politics, and heartbreak has finally got a release ...
As the whole world goes gaga over Roger Federer's greatness during his quarter-final match in the ongoing Australian Open, Netflix India also did not waste the chance to hail the maestro's antics on the tennis court.
Two days after horror film 'Ghost Stories' was released on Netflix, the online video streaming platform shared views of each of the directors on its Instagram account on Friday.
Two days after horror film 'Ghost Stories' was released on Netflix, its directors, Anurag Kashyap and Zoya Akhtar, explained about their anthologies that have been featured in the film.
Amey Wagh was awarded with 'Lokmat Most Stylish Award' for his contribution in the Marathi digital world.
The trailer of Netflix's Ghost Stories has released and it looks quite scary and interesting at the same time. Ghost Stories is an Indian anthology horror film, consisting of four hair-raising short films linked to one another.
There was substantial hype a while back when Indian OTT fare such as "Lust Stories" and "Sacred Games" garnered several nominations at the 2019 International Emmy Awards, but none of it has managed to translate into awards.
Actors Kajol, Tanvi Azmi and Mithila Palkar will be starring in Netflix's upcoming film "Tribhanga", which will be directed by Renuka Shahane.

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Yesterday was the first day of the National Assembly`s administrative inspections and already numerous cases of squandering people`s hard-earned tax money have been spotted.
The 975.3 billion won Hantan River dam construction project jumped in cost to 2.791 trillion won, almost tripling its original cost estimate. Moreover, since the project did not undergo normal procurement procedures, there is the concern that a halt to the construction would bring about a penalty for breach of contract.
It was also discovered that the National Treasury pays the Industrial Corporation, which is sitting around due to a lack of research for demand, 10 billion won a year. The national land network, costing 97.1 billion won, only works in Seoul and Jeju. In addition, owing to careless preliminary inspections, 190 large construction projects have been delayed an average period of 3.5 years, and that each has cost 100 billion won more that originally estimated.
Among people who are classified as destitute and receive 4.3 trillion won in Basic Livelihood Aid from the National Treasury annually, 85 people have traveled overseas more than 100 times in five years. 1,296 people with financial asset over 50 million won, and 234 people with more than 100 million won have received aid.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has assigned research projects to professors who have misappropriated the research money. It has also been discovered that funds that the Ministry of Science and Technology has financed, about 100 million won, are recording minus earning rates in general, and it is evaluated that recovery of the principal would be difficult.
The size of the budgetary waste and misuse is bigger when it is related to the loosely planned projects designed to strengthen the military. SPIDER, a military communications network developed by the Army, had a problem of overlapping frequencies that cost 40 billion won more to fix. The Navy spent 686.9 billion won on cruise missiles for its fleet without test-firing them first. If the delayed test in November encounters trouble, additional tax money will need to be poured into the project.
IDM, a data link device that is in 130 of the Air Force`s core KF-16 fighter jets, has been sitting around useless for five years because it has not been updated in a timely manner. IDM, which receives information regarding the battle situation from the U.S. Air Force, is worth over tens of billion won. The F-15K, which will be deployed from the end of this year, has not acquired its own frequency and this impedes the fighter planes core capacity. This project used 5.4 trillion won of taxpayers` hard-earned money.
People are screaming because of their tax burden, and yet the government is squandering its tax revenue. Last year, each ministry continued the practice of scrambling to use up their budget money at years end. The Presidential Office spent 737 million won, including a purchase of television set for motor vehicles (nine million won), during the end of the year alone.
When Park Geun-hye, Chairperson of the Grand National Party pointed out that "the government should cut its spending," during a meeting at Cheong Wa Dae on September 7, President Roh Moo-hyun responded by saying, "Suggest which budget items to cut." Why is President Roh covering his ears when it comes budget misuse and overuse?


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Hello! I know you love acrylic painting. So today I complied step by step acrylic painting ideas for beginners from respected artist. I hope you like these easy acrylic painting ideas for beginners. You can also look for more art inspiration 80+ Easy Acrylic Painting Ideas For Beginners – Inspiration.
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A wonderful easy flower acrylic painting idea. You can do this using the painting brush and two simple acrylic colors.
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Let’s see the night owls? One of the great acrylic painting ideas. You can give the shape of the moon using a plate. Then it remains to paint and mix colors. A charismatic owl paint on canvas. That’s it.
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(Some of the organisers of the Multi-Stakeholder Meeting on Women, Peace and Security on 23 October 2018 (Photo: Permanent Mission of Sweden to the UN Twitter)
On Monday 23 October, WILPF contributed to a Multi-Stakeholder Meeting on Women, Peace and Security organised by the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and UN Women. The Forum created space for a “reverse” debate by facilitating substantive dialogue among current and incoming Security Council Member States, key UN agencies, and global women civil society to accelerate implementation of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda with a focus on the WPS participation pillar.
The event with welcoming and introductory remarks from UN Women, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka discussed why the timing of this conversation is so important, saying, “We are meeting at a time when we are focused on the road to 2020. 2020 is a year of many important landmarks; it is 25 years of Beijing, it is 20 years of (UNSCR) 1325 and it is five years of the SDGs. We need to win at all fronts for progress to be meaningful.”
Reporting back on the 2018 Expert Group meeting on women’s meaningful participation, UN Women Peace and Security Deputy Head Sarah Douglas, asked “Why isn’t women’s participation happening? It is about discrimination and patriarchy. When it comes down to it, it is discrimination, exclusion, and lack of understanding or acknowledgement of the intelligence and knowledge that women bring to the table [that remains a chronic challenge].”
Following the initial remarks, participants broke up into working group break-out sessions to discuss women’s meaningful participation in peace processes and peace agreements; peacekeeping and stabilisation; peacebuilding in post-conflict settings; and, political inclusion and decision-making. Working groups were encouraged to consider how the Security Council can support overcoming obstacles to women’s participation, strengthening gender sensitive and responsive conflict-analysis and implementing women, peace and security commitments.
In reports back from the break-out sessions, participants called for action to enhance incentives and strengthen accountability mechanisms for holistic action; enhance elected member leadership and progressive leadership by the Council as an influencer across the UN system; fund gender analysis; address gender bias in planning; model and exceed gender parity; and work toward a feminist peace agenda by 2020. As part of this, participants called for Council members to systematically include local women in all Council work including geographic and thematic issues; ensure all resolutions, statements, briefings, and reports include specific operational gender content; ensure accountability on WPS commitments in mediation and peace processes; create policies that economically empower women; and invite the UN Secretary-General to use his good offices role to promote women’s leadership in conflict situations. In a nutshell, as one participant stated: “Counter patriarchy!”
To read more about the Multistakeholder Forum on Women, Peace and Security, read UN Women’s coverage of the event here>>

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Motion Graphics and Character Animations are often used in corporate films to summarize services or instructions, but also regularly in non-profits to inform people or raise awareness with a fun and creative twist. In animation, there are quite literally endless possibilities to tell your story, whether it’s through digital or traditional animation, mixed media, stop-motion, whiteboard and so much more. With such a huge variation of techniques, we help you choose what’s right for you.
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A classic application in which we follow a character through a storyline.
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We mainly (but not exclusively) regard these animations as complementary to other works. Several examples include a logo-animation as part of a new branding, the creation of visual elements to lift video edits to another level, but also an abstract background during events. The applications are endless.
A generally recurring feature is the use of simple icons or already existing footage and designs. As such, photomontages belong here as well.
Animation for a smaller budget. With just a few sped-up live-recorded drawings and a clear voice-over, you can translate complex matter in a short and simple story, fast and easy.
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We would like to offer a few major resources for youth to explore around several key themes, below. Please check back as we update and revise this list to meet your needs!
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The most modern sample-based synthesizers allow layering samples and waveforms. This is a pretty easy-to-use chance to get new sound colors even by using the trial-error method. Just use the ears to find out how the result sounds good or not when stacking two samples. Sometimes one sample instruments lacks a specific harmonic or the bass range is too weak. Then you can simply add a second sample that provides exactly this, adjust the amount by setting the right level and maybe that’s it. But it is good to know what happens here.
Both sample instruments come up with a harmonic content and when mixing them you will find out, that there is a increment of specific harmonics and levels of them on the one side and even decrement of others – what you did not expect. This might be the masking effect. When layering two sounds where a frequency range is identical, a masking effect will happen and it depends on the actual level how intense the masking is as it depends on the level of the concerned frequeny. If it is identical, the masking effect is 100%. You can use this if you want to eliminate a harmonic partial, just by layering to sounds.
This is not all. If you are using a sample-based synthesizer which allows individual envelope settings for each Oscillator you can even control the duration of this effects. Add or mask the harmonics you want simply by controlling the time duration, or even with a LFO if you want it with a bit “liveness”, for instance a low piano note that changes it’s harmonic spectrum during the decay time.
There are even more options. Is a sound a bit sterilely? This can happen with a sample when it works with a short sustain-loop. Then you can add a waveform that provides a periodic or random animation and adjust the level how intense the effect will be for the general sound.
This method works for many instruments from Grand Piano to Brass as well as Synths and even Drums. You like a Grand Piano sample but it lacks the bell tone in the upper range? Add one different and remove the remaining middle and lower ranges with the keyboard level scaling (Volume). You need a typical 80s D50 sound like the famous Fantasia factory preset? Select a soft airy pad synth sample and add a triangle or belltree or xylophone sample and care for the right envelope setting of it. Consider the above mentioned masking effect to lower specific harmonic partials.
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Martian Dust Storm Grows Global: Curiosity Captures Photos of Thickening Haze
A storm of tiny dust particles has engulfed much of Mars over the last two weeks and prompted NASA’s Opportunity rover to suspend science operations. But across the planet, NASA’s Curiosity rover, which has been studying Martian soil at Gale Crater, is expected to remain largely unaffected by the dust. While Opportunity is powered by sunlight, which is blotted out by dust at its current location, Curiosity has a nuclear-powered battery that runs day and night.
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“Greenwashing” is a term that is starting to permeate the English lexicon. It’s a form of marketing spin that is applied to products to make them more appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. It takes little to greenwash a product, sometimes changing a label to imply that it’s more environmentally safe is all it takes. Other times, the true intent for a product may be green, but it still may fall short. There are plenty of products out there that actually have some eco-friendly qualities, but on closer look, they’re not so environmentally friendly after all. Here’s five that we’ve found.
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Composting dog waste is not such an outlandish idea, some cities have implemented such programs and the Department of Agriculture has published guidelines for doing so. You can buy special composting systems specifically designed to handle animal waste.
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4. Ethanol fuel. What could be wrong with a renewable fuel source that helps us consume less oil? Well, a lot really.
First, there’s the food vs. fuel question. Our farmlands are a fixed resource even as our population and food needs continue to grow. So, planting fields to produce biofuels, such as ethanol, means we will be dedicating less land to feeding people and reducing world hunger.
Next, there is the question of whether the ethanol really lowers carbon emissions. A recent study by the journal Nature Climate Change and the University of Nebraska says no. The study concluded that corn-based ethanol contributes more to climate change than gasoline in the short term. When quantified how much carbon is dispersed into the atmosphere when corn residue is removed to make biofuel (instead of left on farm fields to replenish them with carbon), the study shows that ethanol didn’t come close to meeting the government standards to qualify as a renewable fuel source (cellulosic biofuels must release 60% less carbon pollutants than gasoline to qualify).
5. Green cleaning products. Most conventional cleaning products use alcohol, chlorine, ammonia or petroleum-based solvents. Each can have negative effects on health and the environment, but they do clean well. Green cleaning products (like all-purpose cleaners, floor cleaners and dishwashing liquids) sound like a good alternative. They’re mostly non-toxic, biodegradable and made from renewable resources… you’d think. One problem: not all of them clean so well, which means you have to use more to get the job done and buy more plastic packaging.
Another problem: Terms like “natural,” “environmentally friendly,” and “non-toxic” found on packaging and in advertising are meaningless. Some green cleaners may have mislabeled ingredients and the third-party “eco labels” they tout may be dubious. They may, in fact, contain some of the toxins you don’t want to use.
If you want to stay green when you clean, consider using less toxic, less expensive, and known products such as hydrogen peroxide (for sanitizing, stain removal and bleaching), tea tree oil and water (for mold removal and as a disinfectant), white vinegar (for cleaning glass, counters and tile), and borax (for toilets, bathtubs and sinks). These common household items work just as well as the high-end green cleaning products, if not better.

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Birmingham voters reject elected mayor plan
Published: 4th May 2012 17:36:35
Birmingham voters have rejected plans to create an elected mayor in the city.
Birmingham was among 10 English cities voting in mayoral referendums on the same day as the local council elections.
In Birmingham 57.8% voted no. Seven other cities have rejected plans to replace local council cabinets with directly elected mayors.
In any city where a majority of voters backs the proposals, mayoral elections will be held later this year.
A total of 120,611 people voted no, while 88,085 backed the proposal, Birmingham City Council said.
Former Labour MP Sion Simon, who quit his Birmingham Erdington seat before the 2010 general election to stand as an elected mayor, said on a personal level it was "a massive gamble" and he was "very disappointed".
Mr Simon added: "Sometimes you do things, take a risk, because you believe in something and it doesn't come off.
"But it was never really about me. It was about the city and it was about the change that we need in Birmingham."
The new leader of the now Labour-controlled council, Sir Albert Bore, who had announced his backing for would-be mayor Liam Byrne, said he had always taken the view it was for residents to decide on the governance of the city.
He said: "For 12 years I've argued for an elected mayor for Birmingham and I've maintained that, even though I gave up the idea of becoming myself the first elected mayor of Birmingham."
Mr Byrne, the shadow work and pensions secretary, said an elected mayor for Birmingham was now "off the table", according to BBC Midlands political editor Patrick Burns.
The Hodge Hill Labour MP thanked those who supported the yes campaign and added: "Albert and me, our job now is to get four-square behind our brilliant new Labour council."
Birmingham Campaign Against an Elected Mayor claimed that if appointed, a mayor would "rule as dictator", not be accountable for four years and receive a salary of more than £200,000 a year.
Liberal Democrat MP for Yardley John Hemming, who campaigned against having an elected mayor, said Birmingham people had declared "resoundingly they want accountable democracy".
He added: "That is a system where you don't appoint a dictator to do whatever he or she feels like and that they're not going to go along with something proposed by the political elite."
Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, Wakefield, Coventry and Bradford voted "no". But Bristol was in favour and Doncaster voted to keep its elected mayor.
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With the doors to its brand new £1million training centre officially open, one of the UK's leading apprentice training providers, Bristol based S&B Automotive Academy, is showcasing its world-class facilities by launching a series of foreign student exchanges for the first time in its 41-year history. To get a flavour of what life is like as an apprentice in the UK, the Academy hosted 16 apprentice engineers and bus drivers from the G9 Automotive College in Hamburg, Germany, as part of a Europe-wide vocational training initiative called the ‘Leonardo Programme’ with support from the European Social Fund. In a reciprocal arrangement, S&B will be sending nine apprentices to Germany during February 2012 so that they can get an appreciation of life in the automotive industry on the Continent. A further three German exchange groups are being planned for next year. Designed to assist the development of vocational skills and training across Europe, including work placements for trainees, the Leonardo Programme has a budget of €1.75bn, which is helping to encourage UK organisations to work with their counterparts abroad. In what is expected to be another challenging year for employers in the UK automotive sector, S&B’s Chief Executive, Jon Winter, claims that the exchange initiative will bring many benefits to the Academy and its apprentices: “In a world of global automotive brands, it’s important for our learners to understand the international context of the industry they have chosen to make their career. This new exchange programme will enable apprentices and Academy staff alike to achieve a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the automotive arena in Europe. With the Academy’s influence also extending to the USA and Asia, there’s every possibility that this initiative could move further afield in the future.” Continued Winter: “The need for skilled technicians across the world is on the increase and we actively encourage our apprentices to look at broader horizons during their training. Many of them have already learned the phrase ‘Vorsprung durch Gelehrtheit’, quite simply, ‘Advancement through learning.” In the 2010/11 academic year, S&B doubled the number of successful Apprenticeships over the previous year with some 350 apprentices graduating from the Academy. At the same time, achievement levels reached an all-time high with an overall success rate of 85%. For those learners on the Advanced Apprenticeship three-year programme, success rates were even higher, at over 98%. PHOTO CAPTION: As part of their exchange visit, S&B Automotive Academy arranged for the German apprentices to visit Hampshire bus operator, Bluestar, at its Barton Park depot. The students are pictured with S&B’s Andy West (3rd right) and Steve Prewett, Bluestar’s Area Engineering Manager (2nd right). Ends http://www.sandbaa.com


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Tristan + Isolde (2006)
In the movie Tristan and Isolde (2006), Arthurian themes of chivalry and forbidden love rise to the surface. In the movie, Tristan of Aragon is the true-born son to an English lord, and the adopted son of the most powerful lord in a fragmented…
The life and times of Hypatia, a Greek philosopher in fourth- and fifth-century Alexandria, Egypt, including a fictionalization of her scientific research undertaken during the religious turmoil of her day, concluding with her murder in 415.
The Last Legion (2007)
A pseudo-historical film exploring the fictional idea that Romulus Augustus, considered to be the last Roman Emperor in the West, left Italy after he was deposed and traveled to Britain, where he became known as Uther Pendragon.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is a movie that takes more inspiration from Lord of the Rings than Excalibur. Although it was very poorly received by critics, earning a 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 41/100 on Metacritic, audiences responded to it…
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Antoine Fuqua’s King Arthur relies on the reputation of Arthur’s name, but hardly mentions any of the stories from Arthurian literature. Starring many renowned actors such as Keira Knightley, Clive Owen, and Ioan Gruffud, the film is loosely based on…

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IN GREAT NEWS THAT WILL HELP SOOTHE YOUR EXISTENTIAL CRISIS — Harry Styles will be returning to The X Factor! Our two favorite things, combined. What great deed did we undertake in a past life to deserve this?!
Simon Cowell hustled Harry to come back, because Hazza = talent = fans watching every night = ratings. Harry, obviously wouldn’t say no because, besides the X Factor being where he started his career, he could potentially meet the next Honey G?
The music mogul is said to be very keen to get Harry Styles to perform on the live shows. A source told The Sun, “Harry could very well be back on the X Factor stage this year. Simon has made it clear he is very keen to have him on in a guest slot. He sees him as a major ratings boost for the show and it’s also a chance for him to publicly show his support for Harry as a solo artist. Meanwhile, Harry is incredibly loyal to his roots and knows the show is a great platform to showcase his material. Discussions are ongoing but things are looking positive.” We’re so excited.
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—To describe the causes, sites, and types of eye anamoly and associated handicaps in children identified in the last 30 years with ocular visual impairment of 20/200 (6/60) or worse in the better eye with correction.
—Children in British Columbia younger than 19 years with visual loss diagnosed between January 1960 and December 1989 who were referred for multidisciplinary assessment.
—The incidence of acquired ocular visual impairment has decreased from 0.6 to less than 0.2 per 10 000 people aged 19 years or younger during the last 30 years. The most common cause was a genetic cause, followed by tumor, injury, infection and autoimmune disorders. Optic nerve atrophy and retinal disorders together resulted in more than 90% of all ocular lesions. Gender distribution revealed more males than females to be affected. Sixty-six percent of children had enough sight to read. The percentage of affected children with neurologic disabilities has increased overall in the last 30 years because more children with profound brain damage have survived.
—Acquired ocular visual impairment is rare. The incidence of such impairment has been reduced by two thirds in the last 30 years. This decline has had little impact, however, because most cases of blindness are due to congenital conditions. The number of cases of acquired blindness is only one fourth that of congenital blindness, which has begun to increase again owing to the reemergence of retinopathy of prematurity.(AJDC. 1993;147:325-328)
Robinson GC, Jan JE. Acquired Ocular Visual Impairment in Children 1960-1989. Am J Dis Child. 1993;147(3):325–328. doi:10.1001/archpedi.1993.02160270087028
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By Mennatallah Fouad Youssef
It’s after sunset on a Friday night. A few weeks after clashes took place in Mohamed Mahmoud Street, a group of young artists enter Tahrir Square and observe the scene ahead. Their eyes set on the street where hundreds faced death and suffocation — their next target, they set up their gear and begin to work.
Hours later, a street that witnessed bloody clashes is decorated with the faces of the victims. A few years ago, the same group of artists would have been forced to work on their graffiti clandestinely after midnight or else face detainment. Today, the challenge graffiti artists face is having their work vandalized.
Last Friday, murals of two martyrs on Mohamed Mahmoud Street were removed. White paint replaced the colors that decorated the walls of what used to be the library of the American University in Cairo.
“Graffiti artists are very brave. They have seen people get killed and they are brave enough to go and record the names and pictures of the people that have died,” said Shady Nashokaty, a visual artist and professor of art at AUC.
“It is not personal; it does not represent the personal opinion of the artist. They are invisible. The art is public property because easily if people like it they will add to it or if they don’t they will paint over it,” he added.
Since the Jan. 25 uprising, the streets of Cairo have witnessed an increase in the number and variety of street art made available to the public. Artists took to the streets along with those demonstrating to record the events of the revolution and the clashes that followed.
Some of the images attract attention and often move public opinion — such as the stencils of Sheikh Emad Effat (killed during the December crackdown on the Cabinet sit-in) and Mina Daniel (killed during the Maspero massacre) — while others against the ruling military council are constantly removed.
Through these images, graffiti is a voice of the people and their conscience at times when they are silenced or when the media fails to report the truth.
“Pictures that hold political meaning in Egypt, especially those that show the atrocities of SCAF [Supreme Council of the Armed Forces], are extremely important,” Riham Bahi, a political science professor, said.
“They show messages to people that don’t understand the complicated language of politics or don’t have Facebook accounts; in a simple way, they are reminded and kept aware of the political scene every time they walk down that street or the microbus passes down a road. It’s a sort of political awareness,” she added.
The art itself is always changing and revolutionary, as Nashokaty describes it.
“Graffiti in particular has and is meant to be always new and revolutionary, because it changes everyday … with the events that take place. It can never be done using old themes such as hieroglyphics or Islamic art; it has to be bold and should break away from any traditional art forms,” Nashokaty said.
A graduating student described his experience with graffiti art during the War on Gaza in 2008. The picture ultimately made him join a group of protesters calling for the end of the war.
“There was a drawing on the Gaza war, of a Palestinian mother and she was holding a child,” student Ismail Abo El-Atta said. “To me, that drawing was so profound and meaningful. When I saw that drawing during the Second Intifada, it was enough for me to go and join protests that were organized by the Arab Community in Pittsburgh. I joined these [protests] while others wrote letters to Congressmen to show that we don’t approve of the support for such a war.
“The picture affected me greatly and the fact that there were related events taking place that escalated the feeling I had at the time to go and protest.”
In Egypt, many find that although the images are strong, they have not necessarily pushed anyone to revolt. Rather, the drawings are produced after an incident takes place.
A passerby states that he likes the images on the walls, while Mahmoud, a security guard disagrees.
“I think the paintings are vandalism to these walls,” he said. “I don’t believe that the picture or a drawing would cause someone to be mobilized or moved for a certain cause. To me, the incident itself is what will make me participate or not.”
Nashokaty argues that in the future, graffiti in Egypt will be able to mobilize people for certain causes and not just act to record them. However, he said only 10 percent of the current street art is pure graffiti and that sense of confusion amongst the people and some artists is only a reflection of the state of confusion overtaking the country.
“The current situation in Egypt is confusing to everyone, because we are still living in the age of doing things in the wrong way. A political revolution took place but we have not had a revolution in media, culture and art and most importantly education.
“Soon Egyptians will understand graffiti art as in other countries but there has to be less confusion which prevails in all parts of our daily life.”


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For the next two weeks, I am leading an Israel / Jordan tour with students from Grace Christian University on a tour of Israel and Jordan. This is trip #11 for me, and this time it is with a little smaller group (only 15). This is a diverse group, and I look forward to getting to know the whole group as we travel together. I am using Tutku Tours for the second time in Israel. Previously they have done two tours in Turkey for me. I have also traveled in Turkey, Greece, and Egypt with Tutku. If you have questions about biblical studies travel, please contact me directly via email or a direct message on Twitter @plong42
Days one and two are travel from Grace Christian University to Chicago, then a flight through Istanbul to Tel Aviv. By Wednesday, we will be in the Old City. I have included a basic itinerary of the trip here. I plan on posting each day, so check back often for updates. There is a tab near the top of this page with posts from previous trips and a few videos.
- Beginning on May 10, we will be in Jerusalem. We start the tour by walking from our hotel to the Garden Tomb, then to the Jaffa Gate and a visit to the Church of Holy Sepulcher. We will be touring the Temple Tunnel, the Western Wall, and the Davidson Archaeological Park on the Southern wall of the Temple.
- May 11. We will spend the morning at the Yad VaShem, the Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem We will spend the afternoon at the Israel National Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book, the Jerusalem Model, and the Archaeology Wing of the Museum.
- May 12. We begin on the Mount of Olives, looking across the Kidron Valley. Walking down the Mount, we will visit Domiunis Flevit (where Jesus wept over Jerusalem), the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Church of All Nations. We will walk across the Kidron Valley past Absalom’s tomb and up to the City of David and Hezekiah’s tunnel and the pool of Siloam.
- May 13. We heard north to Galilee, driving from Jerusalem to Caesarea, Megiddo, through Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee to finally arrive at Ginosar Village in the late afternoon.
- May 14. Still in Galilee, we will start the day at Mount Arbel overlooking the Sea of Galilee and then visit the synagogue at Magdal, the Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, and other sites Jesus.
- We cross the border to Jordan on May 15 and visit Jerash and Mount Mt. Nebo on our way to Petra. Jerash for a tour of this spectacular Roman city. May 16, we will spend the day at Petra, walking the Suq to the famous Al Khazneh or Treasury at Petra. On Wednesday, May 17, we cross back into Israel at Aqaba, visiting Eilat for a swim in the Red Sea. We are staying at the En Gedi Kibbutz Hotel (this is my second time there, it is excellent!)
- Thursday, May 18, starts with a visit to the Nabatean trading village Mamshit, Tel Arad, and the highlight of the day, Masada, the famous fortress built by King Herod and the site of the last stand of the Jewish zealots in the first Jewish War against Rome. On Friday, May 19, we will start the day with a swim in the Dead Sea, then on to the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, hiking to the waterfall in Ein Gedi where David hid from King Saul, then a visit at Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We will finish the day by shopping in the Old City in Jerusalem before driving to Tel Aviv for our last night in Israel.
These places are important historical and cultural sites, but they also challenge students to think more deeply about the story of the Bible and will encourage them in their walk with God. Plan on following our adventures as I post updates on Reading Acts each day.

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Martin O’Neill has admitted he could take Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane to Euro 2016 even if he does not make it into the squad.
The 35-year-old LA Galaxy striker has returned to his club after failing to shake off a niggling knee injury and will play no part in Tuesday night’s friendly against Slovakia at the Aviva Stadium, having also missed Friday night’s 1-0 victory over Switzerland.
Keane, Ireland’s record scorer with 67 goals in 143 appearances for his country, will do everything within his power to make the 23 for what seems certain to be his final major tournament as a player, but manager O’Neill may consider including him in the party anyway.
The 64-year-old said: “I haven’t thought about that, I must admit, but I think Robbie would be thinking he would want to try to make the 23 first and foremost, and then we will see how things develop after that.
“But he has been very influential in the group, he’s been very supportive the whole time he has been here and even when he hasn’t started in matches, he’s still with the team, so, yes, that is a thought, I must admit.”
Keane, who is currently studying for his coaching badges, has revealed previously that he would love one day to be a part of the Ireland coaching set-up.
Keane will not retire any time soon
However, he has been equally adamant that he will not hang up his boots until he is convinced he has nothing left to offer and although his legs may not now move quite as quickly as they did at the start of his 18-year senior international career, he still knows where the net is.
His current injury is a concern with the finals less than three months away, although O’Neill is convinced there is no lasting damage.
He said: “He [Keane] thought it might have been a little bit of a knock and of course when that’s got going away immediately, then you start getting a bit of a concern.
“He feels as if, at worst, he might just get it ‘scoped and have a little look around to see what it is, and in this day and age, that doesn’t take too long. He’ll let us know what happening in the next couple of days, but no, I don’t think he is overly concerned.”

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Oklahoma City, OK. – Though her clients know her as ‘Mrs. Maple’, the State knows this alleged serial offender as Sonia Marks. Authorities have busted Marks before; see Fraudulent Psychic Sonia Marks Arrested After Being On The Run for 14 Years. “We believe there’s a string of victims, a lot we haven’t heard from,” said Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Gary Knight.
Marks was arrested a few years ago in Oklahoma City due to warrants from Ohio. Detectives accused her of conning clients out of almost a million dollars and found her guilty. The judge then ordered her to pay restitution of $187,700. She’s been using her “special skills” to steal money from unknowing victims at her psychic shop for years. Research shows that fortune telling for profit is against Oklahoma state law and is considered a misdemeanor.
The statute partially reads, ‘It shall be unlawful for any person, or persons, pretending or professing to tell fortune to make any charges, or to receive any gift of donation.’ According to Oklahoma City Police, Marks was back at it with her old tricks that authorities prohibited her from practicing. “The OKCPD vice unit began an investigation. They actually were sending some of their own officers in there,” said Knight.
The police department sent undercover agents to meet with ‘Mrs. Maple’ for several weeks. They learned that she would charge them fees ranging from $60 to $125 and told them different things, such as that they ‘needed their aura cleansed,’ ‘would meet a wonderful person soon,’ and ‘would be having twins.’ According to the agents, the fortunes the psychic told them depended on future payments they must agree to make before knowing the prediction.


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My boy Shakespeare once famously wrote that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Â This seems to indicate that what a thing is called is far less important than what that thing really is.
Shakespeare has a point here, as he always does. Â But lately, I find that maybe the issue is not quite so straightforward. Â As a parent, I am faced with a certain “naming dilemna” that I have not had to worry about up until now. Â I find myself wondering how exactly my boys should address adults, and whether we Â need a Family Policy in this area.
Back when I was a kid, the whole thing was so simple: adults were “Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith.” Â They were never “Bill and Janet”: perish the thought. Â I would no more have called a friend’s mom by her first name than I would have rifled through her purse and stolen her spare change.
But these days, things are different — less formal, one could say, more anything-goes. Â This Â means that we parents have to make a call about something that my parents probably never had to consider. Â To “Mr. and Mrs.” or not to “Mr. and Mrs.” — that is the question.
In our own little family, we’re kind of all over the map here. Â There are certain adults in my boys’ lives whom they instinctively address by their first names — namely good friends of ours who have known the boys since before they were born. Â This was never a choice that was consciously made on our part; it just sort of happened. Â Thus our boys will address certain good friends of ours as Mark or Carolyn, and it seems to be okay with everyone.
If it’s an adult we have just gotten to know — the parents of one of the boys’ classmates, for example — it’s a different story. Â Then, Â I go automatically into “Mr. and Mrs.” mode. Â That feels appropriate to me.
But if it’s not a good friend who knew us back in the days before we were parents, Â and it’s not an adult we are just getting to know, that’s where things get a little more murky. Â Take our neighbors, for example. Â We are lucky enough to live on a street with a ton of other kids, and the parents are often outside chatting as the kids ride their bikes around or blow bubbles, and somehow I hesitate to give my kids carte blanche to address these parents by their first names. Â Thus far, we’ve effectively avoided the problem because Matthew and Luke seem to think that “Anna’s dad” is an actual name, a legitimate form of address. Â This leads the boys to utter questions like, Â â€œAnna’s Dad, can Anna come out and play?” Â Â The other parents seem to find this adorable, so we’ve just gone with it. Â Problem avoided … for now.
But really, I find myself wondering if we need a blanket policy here. Â Should we be getting them to address all adults, even the good friends who knew them when they were in utero, as “Mr.” or “Mrs.”? Â Is it a lack of respect if they don’t?
When I think about how my friends’ Â kids address me, I find that it’s different from family to family. Â I do have some good friends I’ve known for twenty years whose children call me “Mrs. Moyer.” Â On the one hand, it is nice to be called that. Â On the other hand, it makes me feel as though I should be wearing a frilly apron and fielding questions about the whereabouts of Wallace and Theodore. Â Yes, it’s kind of retro. Â Then again, retro is kind of nice.
Sheesh. Â I don’t know.
If you are a parent, how do you Â handle this issue? Â Do you have a blanket policy? Â And Â when a kid is talking to you directly, what form of address do you prefer? Â Share your thoughts and help a mother out.

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- Nigel Tisdall, Travel writer
On the cliffs to the east of Basseterre, just five minutes drive from the airport. The hotel opened in 1989 and is set in a residential area but you'll need to hire a car or use taxis to get around.
Style & character
As the name says, this is a beach hotel – but it is only a very small stretch of yellow sand laid down beside the quayside. There's also a swimming pool with a swim-up bar. Facilities are minimal.
Service & facilities
Casual, friendly − but expect to carry your own luggage. Bills include a 10 per cent service charge. A new dolphin park, opened in December 2014, has been constructed beside a breakwater with a small man-made beach.
- Room service
The 65 rooms are set in two-storey, yellow and green buildings that face the sea. All have air conditioning, ceiling fans and a balcony or patio. Some two- and three-bedroom suites are available with kitchen facilities that can accommodate families. The décor is tired in places, with tiled floors, cane furniture and boldly-patterned fabrics. Some rooms are let to students on a long-term basis.
Food & drink
An à la carte breakfast is served in a large poolside room, the Sunburst Restaurant − continental costs US$12/EC$32, full US$17/EC$46. Meals will be available in a new waterfront bar and restaurant currently under construction.
Value for money
Double rooms from £65, room only. Yes, if you are here to dive or have other business on St Kitts. Free Wi-Fi.
Access for guests with disabilities?
Some rooms can accommodate families but there are no special facilities.


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Walk to promote theme of ‘End Racism. Build Peace’
A walk for peace will be held next week to mark the United Nations International Day for Peace.
The inaugural X-Roads Peace Games Peace Walk will take place on Wednesday, promoting the theme End Racism. Build Peace.
The walk is being promoted by the Bermuda Committee on Human Fraternity as a way to promote non-violence, peace and social justice through interfaith and non-faith collaboration.
Organisers said the event will also offer the opportunity to explore connections between peace and the economics of solidarity and sustainability.
A spokesman for the group said: “The day corresponds to growing awareness of Bermuda’s delicate social, economic and natural balance and the broad acknowledgement that humanity is at a proverbial crossroads due to increased pressures from natural and man-made disasters.”
There will be entertainment, guest speakers, a community peace walk and a variety of both local and international cuisine, including vegetarian dishes.
Admission is free and participants are encouraged to bring banners that support the crossroads theme as they join the peace walk.
The event will be held at Warrior Park on Harrington Sound Road, Smith’s, from 6pm to 9pm.


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In 2016, CO2 emissions in Australia was 414,988.7 kt. In the ranking by CO2 emissions including 180 countries, Australia has the 8th rank that is close to the positions of such countries as Armenia and the Austria. Compared to Afghanistan which at the top of the ranking with CO2 emissions of 9,900 kt in 2016, Australia has 4,091.80 % percent higher CO2 emissions.The description is composed by Yodatai, our digital data assistant. Have a question? Ask Yodatai ›
Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.


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“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” - Brené Brown
As most of us head into our second or third week of what’s been unfortunately termed social distancing, you may find that being forced to disconnect brings what’s most important into focus. We’re told to remain physically distant, but now is the time to stay even more socially connected. Since the start of our physical isolation, there are many stories of friends and family reconnecting across zip codes and time zones. F.O.M.O. (Fear of Missing Out) no longer has a hold on our social lives, and being forced to hunker down at home means that we have been gifted that time to reconnect. It’s not just meetings and classes that are transitioning to virtual format. It’s dinner parties, dance parties, Passover Seders, Easter dinners, and loads of casual conversations, as well.
This week's practice is a nudge to build and strengthen the relationships that matter to you, which will have an exponential positive effect on the well-being in our world. You’ll also find information on how social connections at home and work affect your health and well-being.
Connect with Two People
Pick two people to build social connection with this week. Make at least one of those two a colleague from work or a peer from your class. Schedule a video chat or phone call, and make space in your calendar to be fully present during your conversation. You could decide to “meet” for lunch or dinner or take a walk together on the phone — whatever will allow you to be together socially. The articles listed in the additional resources section offer other great suggestions for connecting virtually during this time.
Use this form to send us a photo or share a short story of your social connection to feature in an upcoming weekly release.
We are all social beings who need to connect and care. In this time of stress and illness, we need more social support, not less. Even the idle chitchat of close colleagues that we might take for granted in the office has been shown to increase production, job satisfaction, positive emotions, and well-being.
Data suggests that we should have six hours of social time per day to increase well-being and decrease stress and worry. Those six hours can include time at work, home, on the phone or video chat, sending email, or other communication. Each hour of social time decreases our chances of having a bad day. (Gallup, 2010)
Social relationships contribute to our emotional regulation. Friends and family members can cheer us up or soothe our anxiety. Research shows that it’s helpful to have broader social networks with different relationships to turn to for different emotional needs. (Cheung, 2015)
Phone or video chat conversations that are closer to what we experience when in proximity to friends and family can help strengthen connections, but so can “frequent, lightweight contact” such as text messages and sharing links. (The Atlantic, 2020)
Making Connections in the Age of Coronavirus:
The Art of Socializing During a Quarantine: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-quarantine-socializing/608020/
The Daily, New York Times Podcast special episode:
The Social Muscle by John T. Cacioppo and Stephanie Cacioppo
Your Friends and Your Social Well-Being:
Quotes on the Well-Being Benefits of Relationships with Friends and Family: https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/articles/11102
March 30, 2020


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Syracuse has picked up another quarterback commitment for the class of 2013, thanks to Skype.
Former Syracuse great Jim Brown is part of an investment group that has purchased the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse.
Future Big East member UCF has scored a major haul in recruiting so far.
Big 12 and expansion? Not so much.
Temple has picked up its first commitment for 2013.
San Diego State's president is "optimistic" about the move to the Big East.


City of Powell River will be urging Western Forest Products (WFP) and the United Steelworkers (USW) to get back to the bargaining table to resolve the current strike.
At the Thursday, November 7, council meeting, councillors reviewed a draft letter that will be signed by a number of mayors from coastal communities, citing the lack of progress in bargaining as being “very concerning to us as community leaders,” according to the draft.
Acting mayor George Doubt said the strike has been affecting many communities on Vancouver Island and the coast. He said there had been a string of communications among mayors from Port McNeill, North Cowichan, Campbell River, Port Hardy, Port Alice, Port Alberni, Sayward, Tahsis and Ladysmith.
“It developed over a period of a couple of days among this group of mayors wishing to have a united front to write to both of the parties in this dispute between Western Forest Products and the United Steelworkers to demonstrate to them the effect this labour dispute is having on the communities, businesses, the people who work for Western Forest Products and others in the communities,” said Doubt. “This is to urge them to get busy and resolve their differences.”
Doubt said the mayors are not taking sides in the issue, but want to encourage both sides to get back to the bargaining table and resolve the dispute so “we can get back to business as usual, so people can get to work and start earning a living in the forest.”
Doubt said he wanted to read the last paragraph of the letter to give people an idea of what is being said.
Doubt read: “We acknowledge there are important issues to be sorted out between the USW and WFP. However, time is ticking and we need both sides to begin earnest bargaining and seek a resolution as soon as possible, even if temporarily. Our communities and the families within them are asking you to bargain in good faith. We are asking you to press through your differences for the sake of every family who is struggling. We need you to look across the table and see the faces of your employees or union members because that’s what this dispute is all about. With the strike now into its fifth month, our communities can’t sustain this loss of employment any longer. We urge you to get back to the table and end this labour dispute for the sake of all of those who are experiencing such a great hardship.”
Doubt said he was seeking authorization to sign onto this letter and hopefully encourage the parties to resolve the matter.
Councillor Rob Southcott said he attended the recent truck loggers association dinner in Powell River. The organization represents more than 30 small contractors in this community, many of whom are riding a line close to the edge as a consequence of the strike, he added.
“Some of these guys can’t survive with the kind of financial obligations they have,” said Southcott. “I am glad to see this letter going out.”
He said council could advocate and raise its voice on this matter.
Councillor CaroleAnn Leishman said she was grateful to see the letter added to council’s agenda.
“Thank you for whomever brought this forward,” she said.
Councillor Jim Palm said the forest industry is important for the survival of all kinds of rural communities in BC.
“We would like to see those workers back on the job,” said Palm. “Not only here on the coast, but in the interior, there’s a lot of people hurting in BC now.”
Council voted in favour of a motion to sign the letter and send it to WFP and the USW.


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Call our friendly mechanics to learn more, and schedule your visit today!
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Since the 1930s, the German automaker Volkswagen has consistently released stylish vehicles with reliable performance. Almost a century later, its modern cars are now equipped with cutting-edge technologies and computerized features. They also have sophisticated designs, which are products of European automotive engineering.
You should choose no less than experienced Volkswagen repair technicians for the job.
Our repair mechanics in Billings know most Volkswagen models like the back of their hands. Equipped with factory-grade tools and continual training, we can expertly repair most models released through the years. These include the Arteon, Passat, Atlas, Tiguan, and ID. Buzz. ABC Advanced Auto also handles commercial vehicles like the Volkswagen Caddy, Grand California, and Transporter.
We have been around since 1967, and we have a stellar track record of helping Volkswagen owners in Billings and surrounding areas in south-central Montana. Entrusting your vehicle’s repairs and upkeep with us is one of the best investments you can make today.
Volkswagen Repair Services and Parts Replacement
As your one-stop automotive shop, we offer an expansive menu of auto repairs and factory-scheduled services for your Volkswagen. Whether you need an oil filter replacement, starter motor repair, or a belt replacement, our mechanics in Billings can expertly handle it.
If some non-serviceable parts are damaged beyond repair, we will install only long-lasting replacements. These include spark plugs, water pumps, oil filters, coolant hoses, and timing belts. You can have peace of mind that our spare parts are sourced from reputable OEM suppliers.
Here are some of the most popular services provided to Volkswagen owners in Billings:
- Volkswagen fuel system repair
- Start-up repair
- Battery and auto electrical inspection
- Drivetrain repair and maintenance
- Suspension, shocks, and struts
- Tire services and alignments
- Transmission repair, etc.
Contact us or visit our Services Page for a complete list of our offerings.
Volkswagen Repair & Computer Diagnostics
At ABC Advanced Auto, we deliver accurate diagnostics and on-point service recommendations. Our team guarantees your Volkswagen will be back on the road ASAP without you spending your hard-earned money on unnecessary repairs.
Our import car specialists use the latest onboard diagnostic (OBD-2) scanners and computerized tools to identify faults in your vehicle. If your check engine and dashboard warning lights are up, just contact us, and we will get down to their root causes.
Engine Repair & Tune-ups for Volkswagen
Combustion engines of Volkswagen cars are often enhanced by proprietary technologies for improving their performance and fuel efficiency. These include fuel-stratified injection and turbocharged direct injection systems.
You need qualified and trained Volkswagen repair mechanics like us to keep these engines in top shape. So call us right away if you notice the following issues:
- grinding or whining noises from under the hood
- poor fuel efficiency
- difficult start-ups and sudden power losses
- poor emissions
- rough idling and any other performance issues
We can fix your engine before these problems become more costly repairs down the line. Our shop also offers oil changes and mileage-specific tune-ups to keep your car in top condition. You can choose from our wide selection of quality automotive fluids and synthetic oils formulated for Volkswagen cars.
Volkswagen Repair & Miscellaneous Services in Billings, MT
We are not just the best Volkswagen dealer alternative but the #1 choice for repair and maintenance in Billings. Our services cover all miscellaneous components from bumper to bumper, including simple filter replacements and more complex procedures like radiator repairs.
We also have Volkswagen HVAC experts who can restore your AC to its original efficiency. Our shop offers refrigerant flushing and replacement to keep your car cool and comfortable.
Volkswagen Repair in Billings, MT
Let us help you keep your Volkswagen reliable and durable for many years to come. Schedule an appointment today or drive by our auto repair shop at 1175 S 25th St. W. #2, Billings, MT 59102.


Scottish/American progressive/tech metal quintet Frontierer, are proud to present A Trail Of Noise, an engaging documentary filmed on tour with the band across the UK and Europe in 2019 before the Covid pandemic ended touring for over a year. Filmed, directed, written, and edited by Bradley Zorgdrager, with intro animation by Dylan Gould and translation/subtitling by Calum Craig. A Trail Of Noise will be released via BangerTV on June 26.
Known to generate an uncompromising brand of sonic punishment, Fronteirer produce a brand of metal-fusing mathcore cacophony with downtuned bludgeoning tones to create a progressive sound, layered with electronics. Originally a two-person bedroom project created by Scottish guitarist and primary songwriter Pedram Valiani and American vocalist Chad Kapper, the band has since grown to become a fully-fledged touring machine with bassist Calum Craig, guitarist Dan Stevenson, and drummer Owen Hughes fleshing out the current lineup.
Back in June of 2019, Canadian film producer Bradley Zorgdrager flew to the UK to join the masters of chaos on a three-week tour of Europe and the UK. Frontierer commissioned him to film a mini-documentary after connecting through Brad’s shout-outs of the band through BangerTV. His love for the band’s technical metal and prowess for adventurous filming made the perfect match to capture the band in action on the high-paced tour.
The band offers: “A Trail Of Noise allows viewers to peer into the rewards and challenges of being in a self-booked, self-managed band in the context of extreme music. Everything about the project encapsulates the way in which Frontierer works and who we work with. The documentary highlights that a band is made up of a solid crew, as much as it is composed of musicians. The Frontierer team extended to Brad once we brought him on the road with us. The ‘team’ aspect indirectly includes the fans whose dedication and commitment to the music and the band really shine through in the documentary.”


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Saint Peter’s Students Selected for Competitive Goldman Sachs College Collaborative
Ten students from Saint Peter’s University have been selected to participate in the Goldman Sachs Local College Collaborative (GSLCC) program, a semester-long experiential learning opportunity. The students were selected by the Center for Career Engagement and Experiential Learning (CEEL) and the business administration department. The GSLCC is a partnership between the corporate services and real estate division of Goldman Sachs and four local schools. During the spring semester, teams from each school will work closely with Goldman Sachs employees on real-world business scenarios and present their solutions to a mock board of directors at the firm.
Pictured: James Hall ’19, Nicholas C. Brown ’18, Claudia Hellman ’17, Anica Bustamante ’18, Madel Liquido ’19, Natzuki Pozo ’18, Dominic Diaz ’17, Meredith Przybocki ’17, Nicholas Reipe ’17 and Thomas Calloni ’19.


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About Mission Medical Center
Board of Directors
Our organization provides free healthcare services including primary care, behavioral health, dentistry, free medications, and more. Our goal is to ensure that everyone can access healthcare regardless of their ability to pay.
Christian Healing Network dba Mission Medical Center
Why Choose Mission Medical Center?
Affordable primary care and specialty care for adults. Appointments can be scheduled by calling: (719) 219-3402


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All junior sandwiches are served with potato chips, skinny fries or sliced apple. Substitute sweet potato fries or fresh fruit for $3.00
Choice of milk or fountain beverage. Substitute apple juice for $2.50. Substitute fresh squeezed orange juice for $4.00.
Also included Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla Ice Cream. Add chocolate syrup for $1.00
$11Choice of pancake or french toast with scrambled eggs. Served with two slices of bacon or one club sausage link
$10.50Eggs, bacon and American cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with hash browns
For children 10 years and under. Beverages and desserts are not included with take-out orders


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Nursing Home Negligent Care
Many families trust doctors, nurses and nursing home staff to provide competent care for their elderly members. When a facility or individual staff member fails to provide the accepted standard of care, however, nursing home residents are at risk for serious injury and wrongful death.
At Kanoski Bresney, our Springfield nursing home abuse attorneys hold negligent nursing homes accountable for their actions. Our attorneys represent nursing home negligence victims and their families in personal injury and wrongful death suits.
Injuries And Illnesses Suffered By Nursing Home Residents
Inadequate training, understaffing, and lack of staff supervision are common problems in many nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Because nursing home staff turnover is high, many staff members are also inexperienced. When overworked, inexperienced staff is responsible for ill and vulnerable patients, the risk for error is great.
In most cases, negligence by the facility or staff is responsible for injuries suffered by residents. Some of the most frequent injuries and illnesses that occur in nursing homes include:
- Bedsores (decubitus ulcers, lesions and pressure point sores)
- Falls and broken bones
- Complications from medication errors
- Resident elopement and wandering off
Doctors, nurses and nurses’ aides who do not provide adequate care may commit acts of negligence such as failure to monitor patients, failure to follow a physician’s orders, failure to report to a physician, medication errors, failure to recognize symptoms or failure to diagnose.
Contact Our Springfield Office
We will investigate the conditions that resulted in your loved one’s injury or death. If the nursing home and/or staff were negligent, we may seek compensation to cover medical costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. While no one can undo the damage that has been done, we can seek justice for your loved one. Please call our office at (217) 523-7742 to schedule a free consultation.


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Slower growth for luxury in 2015
According to the Altagamma Consensus, all luxury sectors are forecasted to grow over the full 2015 year but last October forecasts are largely reduced today. At current currencies it would be quite different.
Should the Euro keep today’s value for the full year, the average estimated growth is +3,5% at constant currencies, might reach a height over 8/10
% at current ones.
All markets are forecasted to grow in 2015 even at constant currencies. Europe and Japan are meant to be the fastest growing market in the current year. Last October Consensus was more positive about Asia, with a +6% for Asia that now is forecasted to grow at +2%. And the same about the Middle East and the Rest of the World: both at +6% that now are meant to grow at +4% each. The Americas are forecasted to grow just at +3%


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And Aisleyne can’t wait to unveil the superstar who she reckons will leave jaws dropping across the world.
“I can’t tell you who is but he’s a big star from America,” she says. “It’s early days yet but I can’t wait to see him.
“Long-distance relationships aren’t always fun but I want to look good when he arrives. It’ll be a shock when you find out who it is.”
And her new love isn’t the only thing that’s been keeping the former promotions girl busy. As well as a string of modelling assignments, the blonde beauty, who used to date Mike Tyson, has a growing media career with a
flurry of engagements in the coming weeks.
Last week, the BB7 star made her second appearance as a co-presenter on Choice FM’s breakfast show.
“I really enjoy modelling and I want to keep on doing that but I love radio too,” she says.
“I’m really busy at the moment. I’m loving every minute of it!”
The London-born babe appeared on the BBC1 quiz Test The Nation last week. Her group of ex BB housemates
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Typical landscape of Bukovica (here with ruins of castle of the Keglević
noble family near Mokro Polje
village in the northeastern part of Bukovica)
Bukovica is a geographical region in Croatia. It is situated in northern Dalmatia, with Lika in the north, Kninska Krajina in the east, and Ravni Kotari in the south-west.
Bukovica is a small plateau region about 250-300 meters above sea level. The karst landscape covers most of the region leading the the Zrmanja river valley.
Towns and villages
Bukovica forms a triangular shape between the towns of Benkovac, Obrovac, and Knin. Located in the region are the municipalities of Jasenice, Ervenik, Kistanje, and Lišane Ostrovičke.
See also
- ^ Marjanac, Ljerka, and Tihomir Marjanac. "Glacial History of the Croatian Adriatic and Coastal Dinarides." Diss. University of Zagreb, 2004. Quaternary Glaciations: Extent and Chronology (2004): 19. Print.
Coordinates: 44°08′54″N 15°45′07″E / 44.1483051°N 15.75188061°E


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Green light for MetLife to set up rep office in Myanmar
18 October 2013
Category: News, Asia, Myanmar
By Asia Asset Management
MetLife has received regulatory approval from Myanmar's Directorate of Investment and Company Administration to establish a representative office in the country. With regulatory approval, the firm is now focusing on completing the registration procedure and preparations for the establishment of a representative office.
In announcing the news, Dr. Nirmala Menon, senior vice president, head of designated markets and health, Asia for MetLife said: "In line with MetLife's enterprise strategy to grow our business in emerging markets, we are pleased to announce that we have received the approval to open a representative office in Myanmar. With its economic growth prospects and favourable demographics, Myanmar is an attractive market for MetLife's continued expansion ambitions into Southeast Asia, and follows our recent announcement of the formation of a joint venture with Bank for Investment & Development of Vietnam. With our proven track record and deep experience in working with the regulatory authorities in newly emerging markets, we wish to contribute to the development of a vibrant insurance market in Myanmar."
Dr. Menon added: "We look forward to opening our representative office here. We are committed to gaining first-hand market intelligence, working closely with the relevant authorities as they undertake important policy reforms, and helping build capacity in Myanmar's insurance industry. We hope in time to build a sustainable operational model and grow our presence in this market to serve the needs of the people of Myanmar."