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This is a unique movie. It's a love story, but it's also a story of teenage depression, finding yourself, finding peace with the world and the things you can't change. It's really well acted and well written. A young man, Craig, thinking of committing suicide checks himself into a psych ward to see if he can find a quick fix and the movie revolves around him and his interactions with the other people in the hospital.
I personally loved this movie, it showed how even though on the outside it looks like nothing is wrong you can still be torn up inside. Even though it may be because of small stuff, life is different for everyone and different things effect people in odd ways. It's incredibly honest in it's portrayal of the teenage condition and how it feels to watch people around you find things easy while you are just trying to get by.
- The movie features Zach Gilafinakis, while he may be over saturated as far as comedies go in the last year, but he really stepped out of his box for this one, acting a more serious role. And he does it VERY well.
- The love story is played out honestly and the way real teenage love usually happens. Awkwardly.
- Each of the patients in the hospital had their own personality and they made sure to give them a little depth so that you could relate to everyone in some way.
- The movie uses some artwork a while in and it is beautiful.
- It's kind of slow
- It has an indie feel so some people are going to cry "hipster movie."
- Some of the humor is dark and won't be well received by everyone.
Over all it was definitely worth a view and I will absolutely see it again. 4 out of 5.


FDNY and DCAS Announce Record-Breaking Number of Minorities Took Firefighter Exam
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano announces the Firefighter Exam statistics.
Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Edna Wells Handy announced on May 8, that 42,161 people took the 2012 firefighter exam - including a record-breaking 19,260 minorities, a 130 percent increase over the previous exam administered in 2007.
In addition, more women took this year's test, 1,952, than the total combined number of women (1,788) who took the three previous firefighter tests (1999, 2002 and 2007).
"Firefighting is a team effort - and this was definitely a team effort," Commissioner Cassano said during a press conference at Engine 37/Ladder 40 in Manhattan.
Commissioner Handy added, "I'm proud of the role DCAS played in this recruitment effort. We are proud to support your organization."
Improving diversity in the FDNY - specifically in the firefighter ranks - has been a top priority for the last decade, and has been a key initiative in all four of the Department's Strategic Plans (2004, 2007, 2009 and 2011). The effort has led to the significant and unprecedented interest from women and people of color in the two recent exams.
Minorities comprised 46 percent of all test-takers on the computer-based exam, making it the FDNY's most successful recruitment campaign ever. The test, which was developed and administered by PSI, was provided every day from March 15 to April 20 at 15 locations in the tri-state area. A make-up exam for those who missed their scheduled exam was administered on April 26.
The record-breaking 19,260 minorities who took the exam included:
- 8,186 Blacks, including 843 women, compared to 3,855 in 2007.
- 9,582 Hispanics, compared to 4,062 in 2007
- 1,314 Asians, compared to 464 in 2007
- 1,365 Women are people of color
FDNY Recruitment Highlights:
- $1 million spent on advertising in more than 60 community and ethnic newspapers, as well as radio ads on urban and Hispanic stations.
- 6,000 recruitment events conducted by FDNY members
- 384,000 email alerts sent
- 146,000 phone calls to interested applicants
- 8,600 applicants attended FDNY tutorial sessions
- 20,000 views of the FDNY online tutorial session
- 10,000 followers on social media
- 14,000 applicant questions answered on social media
- 50,000 views of FDNY Recruitment videos on Youtube
For more information on FDNY Recruitment efforts and job opportunities, visit:


Cycle variables determine how a breath is ended. A positive pressure breath will always end because a variable has reached a set value; this can be pressure, volume, flow or time. When a ventilator is set to pressure cycle, it delivers the flow until a preset pressure is reached, at which time inspiratory flow ends and expiratory flow begins. When a ventilator is set to volume cycle, it delivers the flow until a preset volume has passed through the control valve, at which time inspiratory flow stops and expiratory flow begins. The flow may be used to terminate the inspiratory phase when it reaches a preset level usually 25% of the maximum inspiratory flow, at which time the inspiration ends. A pressure-cycled ventilator is one that stops pushing gas into a patient’s lungs when a preset airway pressure is reached. An example of a pressure-cycled ventilator is a Bird ventilator, which is commonly used to give intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) treatments. The major disadvantage of pressure-cycled ventilators is that they will not deliver the desired tidal volume if pulmonary compliance is decreased. Time cycling means that expiratory flow start because a preset inspiratory time has elapsed.
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This past spring, Mayor Ed Lee announced an exploration of the potential of removing Highway 280 north of 16th Street in San Francisco. Presented by the Center for Architecture and Design + the Seed Fund, and co-sponsored by AIA San Francisco, the 280 Freeway Competition asks entrants to create hypothetical project designs for space in and around Highway 280. Open to architects, designers, planners, students, artists, landscape architects, and academics, participants are welcome to submit concepts that explore any aspect of the transformative opportunities introduced by the freeway removal. Entry is free, and up to $10,000 in prizes will be awarded. The registration and submission deadline is July 31. For more information, please visit here.


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A friend has a Charles Daly 1911 he just got at a gun show and a Kimber Target II. A factory Colt barrel or a Kimber barrel will not fit in his Charles Daly. A extended ported barrel (aftermarket) will fit. The only difference we can see is the underside is tapered. The problem is the slide won't close. It almost closes, maybe 1/8" .
What's the deal? Is it the barrel link?
All I've ever had are Colt Army (1940's) and never had these probs.
His experience has been Springfields.


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MANCHESTER, NH – Manchester police continue to crackdown on illegal activities in Enright Park, one of the city’s targeted “hot spot” areas.
On February 25 the special enforcement and patrol divisions made three prostitution arrests between the hours of 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Arrested were Richard Haines, 51, of Bedford, Mohamed Alajmi,22, of Manchester, and John Abbott, 54, of Manchester. All were charged with prostitution after allegedly agreeing to exchange money for sex with an undercover female police officer.
Each was released on $500 personal recognizance bail.
Manchester Police continue to combat prostitution and the crimes associated with it, through undercover operations and neighborhood patrols. The bulk of complaints received regarding illegal prostitution activity been centered around Enright Park, between Manchester, Merrimack, Maple and Lincoln streets, police said.
All three men will appear in the 9th Circuit Court-Manchester on April 1, 2015.
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Congratulations to Angel Zarda for her promotion to Marketing Specialist. Since joining Ghidorzi in 2018 as Graphic Designer, Angel has greatly expanded her scope from the visual aspects of our brand to championing the full spectrum of brand and marketing initiatives for Ghidorzi Design | Build | Develop. Angel’s passion for promoting our business is evident in everything she does, whether capturing the moment at our hotels and job sites, articulating every last detail of our design build process, or highlighting our latest happenings on social media. She also energizes our workplace by rallying all types of team celebrations.
Prior to joining Ghidorzi, Angel was a Graphic Designer at Doctors Foster and Smith in Rhinelander, a natural fit given her love for animals. She took her education and business acumen to the next level last year by earning a Master in Business Administration from Western Governors University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from UW Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Emphasis in Graphic Design in addition to holding an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design from Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander where she was awarded the Graphic Design Student of the Year. She is now a member of the Nicolet College Foundation Board.
Outside of work she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family, friends and beagle, Elle.

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Courtesy of the Build Back Better – Market Towns fund, provided by the Government to Higham Ferrers Town Council, Higham Ferrers based managers and business owners were recently provided with free social media marketing training by Alison Kelly from Smashing Social Media.
The 3-hour session equipped delegates with the knowledge and tools to set up their social media business pages for success. They learnt about the seven different types of content they should utilise to engage and retain their audience, as well as how to navigate Facebook groups and what their perfect customer looks like.
They also learnt about fishing! Well, from a marketing perspective – ponds, bait, hooks and reeling in!
If you are intrigued by this and feel you and your business could benefit from a social media marketing boost, contact Alison Kelly from Smashing Social Media on 07711 654641 or via email firstname.lastname@example.org for a chat and for news on her upcoming small group sessions on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, starting from £75 per person.


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Registration Information for Out-of-State Institutions of Higher Education Offering Online Education
Pursuant to the law that took effect on July 1, 2012, out-of-state institutions that enroll Maryland students in fully online programs must register with the Commission (COMAR13B.05.01).
Outlined below you will find information regarding the "Out-of -State Online Registration" procedure.
The application process:
- Initial and renewal applications can apply using the following:
- Utilize the Out-of-State Online Registration Document List while completing the application to ensure full compliance.
Application supporting documents, and copies of all mailed materials must be submitted via the Online Registration Portal.
The registration fee, original signed notarized affidavit from the CEO/President, and financial guarantee if applicable should be submitted via certified mail to the below address.
Out-of-State Online Registration
Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 North Liberty Street, 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201


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Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “The Summer I Turned Pretty.”
Based on Jenny Han’s young adult romance novel, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is the first of a three-part television series, which premiered on Amazon Prime on June 17, 2022. Executively produced by Han, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” tells the story of Belly reuniting with her family friends, Jeremiah and Conrad, on her annual beach trip where she unexpectedly ends up in a love triangle.
Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung), her brother Steven (Sean Kaufman) and her mom Laurel (Jackie Chung) spend every summer with Laurel’s best friend, Susannah Fisher (Rachel Blanchard) and her two sons, Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), in a town called Cousins Beach. However, this summer Belly planned to make the most out of her time with Conrad, who has been her crush since she was 12 years old. Belly, who used to stay at home with their mothers, decides to join the boys in their summer activities: beach bonfires, house parties, volleyball tournaments and debutante balls.
Along the way, Belly begins to date Cameron (David Iacono), a boy she met at the beach. Yet, her feelings for the Fisher brothers grow stronger. Conrad continuously comes up with reasons they shouldn’t be together and she begins to entertain the idea of a relationship with Jeremiah. However, blinded by love for Conrad her whole life, Belly realizes Conrad is the one she wants to be with. Following the series finale featuring the plot twist of Susannah’s terminal cancer, Belly and Conrad reveal their real feelings for one another with a swoon-worthy kiss.
This aesthetically-pleasing summer show couldn’t have come at a more perfect time, allowing the audience to binge the episodes while enjoying their summer vacation. Viewers of the show and longtime fans of the novel have numerous debates online about which brother Belly should have ended up with, keeping the show relevant. Even famous entertainer Lizzo took to TikTok with her own review of the show.
However, despite Han being a co-showrunner on the series, fans noticed notable differences between the novel and its visual portrayal.
For starters, the show expanded to include the point of view of all of the characters, not just Belly. Multiple perspectives allow more entertainment for the audience. Widening the show’s lens could also make for long-term potential with future seasons by having more character arcs to explore.
Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, the debutante ball was not a part of the book’s storyline, but was a significant plot point in the show. The ball was their way of “marking that moment of between, like, girlhood and adulthood…[and] being seen as an adult,” Han said in an interview with The Wrap.
Lastly, a shocking difference was Jeremiah’s sexual fluidity. In the book, he was described as a flirtatious person but only dated girls. In the show, the viewers witness Jeremiah cozying up to both girls and guys. This could be to recognize sexually fluid teenagers in 2022, adding another relatable element for the kids watching.
Although there are a few more differences between the book and its television adaptation, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” was still successful in telling a fun, slightly awkward, yet entertaining summer story with a new season already on the horizon.
Harleen Thandi is a Sports Editor for the 2022-23 school year. She can be reached at email@example.com


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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday ordered the immediate return of Nigeria to international basketball competitions.
The approval was communicated by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Ismaila Abubakar, at a press briefing in Abuja.
The approval was on the back of a letter of appeal dated June 17, 2022, which was signed by Musa Kida, leader of the Nigeria Basketball Federation board, and addressed to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare.
The letter appealed to the Minister to use his good offices to approach President Buhari for the reversal of the 2-year withdrawal of Nigeria from international basketball competitions.
He warned stakeholders in the country to ensure full compliance with the Nigeria’s law despite the approval.
Abubakar noted: “The Appeal letter also critically gave some key undertakings: to immediately set in motion the process of status review or constitutional amendments from stakeholders as collated by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, to set up a high-powered team to reconcile all contending parties in the basketball family at home and abroad, and a commitment to work with the Ministry in the governance and development of basketball among other things.
“Flowing from the above and upon a review, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development approached and placed these developments before President Muhammadu Buhari being one that is committed to youth development and desirous of ensuring that they are availed of all opportunities in sports and other endeavors considered the appeal and in the overriding spirit of national interest, love for our youth, and in order to avoid sending basket development into a long period of suspension when NBBF have now committed to the resolution of the issues which precipitated the withdrawal in the first place has approved the return of Nigeria to international basketball immediately.
“All those that lead government organizations and in this case our federations, hold such positions in trust for the Government and people of Nigeria under the direct supervision of the Minister of Youth and Sports.”
Sunday, Minister of Youth and Sports had in May communicated the decision of the President Buhari banning Nigeria’s basketball teams from participating in international basketball competitions.
He said the ban would last for two years in order to allow the governement focus on the overhaul of the sport in the country.

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To me, one of the coolest types of photographs are the ones that are able to capture lightning as it strikes. There is something about the sheer power of the bolt as it connects to the earth or some structure, and even when it spreads out across the sky with tendrils that grasp clouds in almost a death grip, it can make for an awesome shot.
Now, there are a number of ways to capture lighting and take a great shot, like having a very fast trigger finger – a.k.a being extremely lucky, but chances are you will not capture very many bolts going off and if you do, they are likely to be blurry since the camera will be moving as you push the trigger. You can set your camera on long exposure, but that tends to not work during the daytime and even at night it can be hit-or-miss on the quality of shots you capture.
If you really want to take reliable high quality lighting photographs, what you really want is a Lightning Trigger. It is an optical device that attaches to your camera and will trigger your shutter for you. It contains an extremely sensitive optical flash sensor that can respond to lighting flashes up to 20 miles away during the daylight hours and up to 40 miles away at night.
The Lightning Trigger is compatible with 175 different camera models from 12 major manufacturers. The only thing required is that the camera have an electronic shutter release connection, a flash shoe for mounting the unit, and a fast shutter lag time. If you want to see if your camera will work, check out the camera compatibility page. Keep in mind that if your camera is a newer model, it still may work – the site may not have the latest information.
The unit itself is 4.95 in x 2.75 in x 1.38 in (126 mm x 70 mm x 35 mm) and weighs 5 oz (142 gm) with the battery. It uses a standard 9V alkaline battery which comes with it, and it has a nice roomy carrying case that holds the trigger as well as the cable, detailed instructions, and a five-year guarantee.
The one needed extra purchase is a cable to connect the trigger to the camera. One of the nice things about this system is that if you change camera brands, or a new model comes out that has slightly different electronics, you don’t have to purchase a new trigger, just a new cable. Again you can check out the camera compatibility page for which cable is right for your camera.
OK, how does this Lightning Trigger work? It is really pretty simple. First turn off your camera as well as the Lightning Trigger. Then attach the unit to the hot-shoe of your camera. Connect the release cable to the trigger and then to the camera. Finally turn the power on to the Lightning Trigger and then to the camera. One thing to note is that once the Lightning trigger is turned on, there are certain functionalities that are not available on the camera, notably that you cannot chimp – scroll through the shots to see what you have – until you turn off trigger unit. If you turn off the unit before the camera, it may also trigger a shot.
Now one thing that I do want to mention is that being out in an electrical storm or chasing a storm in general is not something to take lightly. Lightning IS DANGEROUS. You need to use some common sense when trying to take photos of lighting. The first is called the 30 second rule: If there is less than 30 seconds between the lightning and the thunder, you are probably too close (less than six miles). You should move out further. Second, be aware of what kind of storm it is – if there is a National Weather Center in your area, they may offer classes to help you learn the warning signs so you can be aware of situations around you. If the storm is a super cell, you may want to move out to 10 miles or more and perhaps in a different direction so as not to be in the path of a really severe storm or tornado.


I was trying to format my phone and it asked for my phonecode. So I thought I knew this and typed it in, strike one, I tried a variation strike 2, then I tried the default strike 3. Now my phonecode is locked and I cannot do things such as change it, format my phone and other phone settings such as that.
Does anyone know how I can reset this?
Also, I bought the phone on UK, Orange and unlocked it to use on UK, T- Mobile, does this effect anything on who to call to have it reset? Or is it something I do with the phone?
And before you mention going to a shop, hell naw am I paying extra to do this, the phone cost enough as it is.


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By Patrick Formato
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated its preliminary injunction enjoining the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) from enforcing the vaccine mandate regulation with respect to religious exemptions. The Court also vacated a lower court’s temporary restraining order having the same effect.
Going forward, NYSDOH will no longer be barred from bringing enforcement actions against Covered Entities that grant religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Pursuant to the applicable regulations, Covered Entities may only grant exemptions to personnel for whom the COVID-19 vaccine is detrimental to the individual’s health (medical exemption).
The full text of the regulations is available here.
The healthcare attorneys at Abrams Fensterman, LLP are committed to providing you with the most current and accurate information and guidance. If you have any questions, please contact Patrick Formato, Esq., Barbara Stegun Phair, Esq., Frank Mazzagatti, Esq., Michael Bass, Esq., Richard Thomas, Esq., Jonathan Rogoff, Esq., or any other attorney in our health law practice group.

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by Steven Ertelt
September 3, 2007
Cherry Hill, NJ (LifeNews.com) — New Jersey women in the Atlantic City area have been traveling to Cherry Hill to get abortions after the state’s health department shut down an abortion center there for violations. Officials closed the Alternatives abortion center in June after they found multiple health code violations.
The problems at the Alternatives abortion center were so profound that state officials could not let it stay open.
Officials found the abortion center had problems with infection control issues, poor documentation and record-keeping and problems with the facility itself.
Since the closing, women are making the trip north to Cherry Hill, a Philadelphia suburb, which has the next closest abortion center, the Cherry Hill Women’s Center.
"We have seen a spike in patients traveling from the shore area," said Jennifer Moore Conrow, told the Press of Atlantic City.
"It’s very valuable to have a local provider," Conrow told the newspaper. "For one, this is definitely a time-sensitive (procedure). But, also, patients are normally nervous coming in and these patients from the shore have it worse because they’re traveling out of their comfort zone."
Elizabeth Barnes, the vice president of the Cherry Hill abortion business, told the Press that she was worried New Jersey residents would worry that all abortions centers in the state had health code problems because the Alternatives business and another in Englewood have been closed.
"We were concerned that the closure of the (Atlantic City) facility would make it seem like there weren’t any safe clinics to go to," she said.
However, like Alternatives, the Cherry Hill Women’s Center is one of several abortion facilities state health inspectors have not probed despite a state requirement to do so. Health officials say they don’t have enough inspectors for cover all of the medical center in the state.
As a result, Cherry Hill Women’s Center has not had a proper state health inspection since December 2004, and other abortion centers have gone longer.
Barnes told the Press newspaper that the Cherry Hill abortion center recently had an inspection but that the state has not published the results. She said officials found problems with improper documentation and temperature control issues.
The 2004 report found dirty, dust-covered poles used for IVs and "white scum" on them as well as not having proper anti-hypothermia drugs in place and improper infection control records.
The Cherry Hill Women’s Center reportedly issued a corrective report to the state a month later fixing the problems.
Meanwhile, the newspaper says the Alternatives abortion center is still closed and has been for two months and that state Health Department spokesman Tom Slater said it has yet to correct the problems.
The state normally fines centers $2,500 a day for every day they are closed and do not fix the issues inspectors find. As of now, Alternatives owes $167,000 in fines over its health violations.


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Seger Recreation Center and Playground
This image captures the early playground equipment in Seger Park following the block's demolition and the erection of the recreation center.
PH. B. Wallace
City Parks Association of Philadelphia Records, Digital Collections, Temple University Libraries
WCU, HIS 601/HON 452 Great Migration and Digital Storytelling, Fall 2014
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PH. B. Wallace, “Seger Playground,” Goin' North, accessed April 1, 2023, https://goinnorth.org/items/show/554.

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University Prep courses have officially started and I’ve been traveling back and forth between school and home and studying at the same time. I suddenly find myself having lesser time to read and write blog posts. Sigh… I have to start planning my time better now. As such, I’m thinking of reducing my blog posting to once a week to juggle between school work and reading/blogging.
Let’s get on with today’s blog post then, shall we? I got this idea from Jackie’s post which can be found here. She was writing a blog post about popular book series she has yet to read and I found it really interesting. After all, I only picked up reading as a hobby just last year. Previously, my hobby has just been gaming… As such, I missed out on a ton of new releases during my reading ‘break’. XD
Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas
*Ahem* Yes, I haven’t read this series yet and I bet many of you out there will most probably be screaming at me to read this series right away. I’ve seen endless book bloggers and booktubers rave and fall in love with The Throne of Glass series but *ahem* I’ll get to it soon. *please don’t kill me! >_<*
A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab
This is another famous trilogy I have yet to read. I only know the existence of this trilogy through famous booktubers like Jessethereader. After hearing all the positive reviews about this series, I finally decided to add it to my TBR list. I’ve always wanted to read more adult, fantasy books so this will be a good trilogy to start from.
The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa
This series has been on my TBR list for AGES. But I’ve never seemed to have the motivation to start reading this series. I’ve heard so many good things about this series that I went to get the book right away once I saw it up online. Anyways, I have a feeling I will get to this series in the future so hold your horses! Don’t start stoning me yet!!
Legend trilogy by Marie Lu
I have a feeling I should stop listing down more series as I can feel all of your preparing to scream at me for not reading them yet. Anyways, yes, I’ve heard great things about Marie Lu and I’m personally looking forward to her new release novel, Warcross, as I love to read novels that are related to gaming.
That’s all for ‘Popular Series I’m ashamed I haven’t yet read it’, what are some of the popular series you have yet to read? Part 2 anyone? I’m sure I have an endless list for this one. XD

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Many US states have responded to the epidemic of SLAPP cases with legislation aimed at making it more difficult for developers to sue. Californian Senator, Bill Lockyer, a supporter of such legislation argued that “Our courts are being used by wealthy and special interests to prevent citizens from speaking out on legitimate public controversies.”
California, New York, Washington, Nevada, Florida, Texas and several others have all introduced SLAPP-deterring legislation. In New York, for example, people filing lawsuits have to show that the person being sued acted in malice and with “reckless disregard for the truth”.
In a Californian Supreme Court case in 1995, the court upheld a ruling that citizens can make comment and give criticism during formal reviews authorised by law, without fear of libel suits, no matter what their motivation.
In countries where the constitution does not guarantee the right of citizens to petition government it is more difficult for state or provincial governments to enact legislation to discourage SLAPP suits.
Stephen Keim, Barrister-at-Law, argues that in Australia there is an implied protection of free speech in the Commonwealth Constitution that could be used to make it more difficult for SLAPP writs to operate. He cites a 1992 case (Nationwide News Pty.Ltd vs. Wills) in which the judge said that the doctrine of representative government which the Constitution incorporates “presupposes an ability of represented and representatives to communicate information, needs, views, explanations and advice. It also presupposes an ability of the people of the Commonwealth as a whole to communicate, among themselves, information and opinions about matters relevant to the exercise and discharge of governmental powers and functions on their behalf.” Keim believes that there is scope for test cases to explore the potential of this doctrine of representative government as a way of summarily dismissing suits that offend against the citizens’ right to communicate among themselves on matters of public importance.
Legislation has now been passed so that governments and corporations employing more than ten people cannot sue for defamation in Australia. However, this does not stop individual company directors or executives or politicians suing for defamation. Nor does it stop a corporation using other grounds for suing opponents (see legal grounds).
Another option is for people who are targeted for SLAPPs to SLAPP-back (or sue the developers in return). Grounds for such cases in the US can include abuse of legal process, malicious prosecution and “interference with the exercise of constitutional rights of free expression.” Some people in the US have won large amounts of money in this way.
In Australia, the torts of abuse of process and malicious prosecution are available for this purpose but such responses depend on the willingness and financial ability of those involved to use them. It really requires special legislation to deal with the phenomenon of SLAPPs in a more integrated and comprehensive way.

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Myovant Sciences and Pfizer Receive FDA Approval for MYFEMBREE®, the First Once-Daily Treatment for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Associated with Uterine Fibroids
- In the Phase 3 LIBERTY 1 and LIBERTY 2 studies, MYFEMBREE demonstrated 72.1% and 71.2% response rates in menstrual blood loss (MBL) at Week 24, with MBL reductions of 82.0% and 84.3% from baseline
- Myovant and Pfizer will jointly commercialize MYFEMBREE, with product availability expected in June
- Myovant to host conference call and webcast on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time / 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Myovant Sciences (NYSE: MYOV) and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved MYFEMBREE® (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg), the first once-daily treatment for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids in premenopausal women, with a treatment duration of up to 24 months. The approval is supported by efficacy and safety data from the Phase 3 LIBERTY 1 and LIBERTY 2 studies, which were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Under the terms of their previously announced collaboration, Myovant and Pfizer will jointly commercialize MYFEMBREE in the U.S. MYFEMBREE is expected to be available in June 2021.
“With MYFEMBREE, we can offer women with uterine fibroids a non-invasive treatment that provides clinically meaningful symptom relief for heavy menstrual bleeding with one pill, once-a-day,” said Ayman Al-Hendy, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, and LIBERTY Program Steering Committee Member. “The FDA approval of MYFEMBREE represents a significant milestone in expanding treatment options for uterine fibroids, a chronic and debilitating disease for many women in the U.S.”
“Uterine fibroids affect millions of women in the U.S. and account for over 250,000 hysterectomies each year, with heavy menstrual bleeding being one of the most bothersome symptoms,” said David Marek, Chief Executive Officer of Myovant Sciences, Inc. “The approval of MYFEMBREE represents the second FDA product approval for Myovant in less than one year. This is an important step forward as we seek to redefine care for women and for men, not only through new medicines but through continued collaboration with the community.”
“MYFEMBREE’s approval is a testament to the shared commitment between Myovant and Pfizer to support women living with uterine fibroids,” said Nick Lagunowich, Global President, Internal Medicine at Pfizer. “We are excited to offer this new treatment option which will help provide much needed symptom relief with the convenience of an oral, once-daily tablet.”
The Phase 3 LIBERTY studies each met the primary endpoint, with 72.1% and 71.2% of women in the MYFEMBREE groups achieving the responder criteria compared with 16.8% and 14.7% women in the placebo groups at Week 24, respectively (both p < 0.0001). A response was defined as a menstrual blood loss volume of less than 80 mL and a 50% or greater reduction from baseline in menstrual blood loss volume during the last 35 days of treatment measured using the alkaline hematin method. Women receiving MYFEMBREE experienced reductions of 82.0% and 84.3% in menstrual blood loss from baselines, respectively (both p < 0.0001 compared to placebo). Adverse reactions occurring in at least 3% of women treated with MYFEMBREE and at a greater incidence than placebo were hot flush, abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, and decreased libido. There were no pregnancies reported in the MYFEMBREE groups in either study.
Myovant and Pfizer are committed to supporting women in the U.S. who are prescribed MYFEMBREE throughout their treatment journeys. The MYFEMBREE Support Program provides services, including insurance benefits checks, prior authorization support, co-pay support for commercially insured patients, and patient assistance for qualifying uninsured patients. Program terms and conditions apply. For more information and additional resources, please contact 833-MYFEMBREE (833-693-3627), 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday–Friday.
Myovant Conference Call and Webcast
Myovant will hold a conference call on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time / 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time to discuss the FDA approval of MYFEMBREE®. Investors and the general public may access a live webcast of the call by visiting the investor relations page of Myovant’s website at investors.myovant.com. Investors and analysts may also participate in the conference call by dialing 1-800-532-3746 in the U.S. or +1-470-495-9166 from outside the U.S. A replay of the webcast will be archived on Myovant’s investor relations website.
About Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that develop in or on the muscular walls of the uterus and are among the most common reproductive tract tumors in women. In addition to an individual's genetic predisposition, estrogens are well known to play an important role in the regulation of fibroid growth.
Although uterine fibroids are benign tumors, they can cause debilitating symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding (frequently resulting in anemia and fatigue), pain (including painful periods, abdominal pain, painful intercourse, backache), increased abdominal girth and bloating, urinary frequency or retention, constipation, pregnancy loss, and, in some cases, infertility. These symptoms can also lead to loss of productivity at work, limitations in normal activities of daily living, and social embarrassment.
An estimated five million women in the U.S. suffer from symptoms of uterine fibroids, and an estimated three million women are inadequately treated by current medical therapy and require further treatment.
MYFEMBREE (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg) is the first once-daily treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids in premenopausal women approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with a treatment duration of up to 24 months. MYFEMBREE contains relugolix, which reduces the amount of estrogen (and other hormones) produced by ovaries, estradiol (an estrogen) which may reduce the risk of bone loss, and norethindrone acetate (a progestin) which is necessary when women with a uterus (womb) take estrogen.
For full prescribing information including Boxed Warning and patient information, please click here.
Indications and Usage
MYFEMBREE is indicated for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) in premenopausal women. Limitations of Use: Use of MYFEMBREE should be limited to 24 months due to the risk of continued bone loss which may not be reversible.
Important Safety Information
BOXED WARNING: THROMBOEMBOLIC DISORDERS AND VASCULAR EVENTS
Estrogen and progestin combination products, including MYFEMBREE, increase the risk of thrombotic or thromboembolic disorders including pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke and myocardial infarction, especially in women at increased risk for these events.
MYFEMBREE is contraindicated in women with current or a history of thrombotic or thromboembolic disorders and in women at increased risk for these events, including women over 35 years of age who smoke or women with uncontrolled hypertension.
MYFEMBREE is contraindicated in women with any of the following: high risk of arterial, venous thrombotic, or thromboembolic disorder; pregnancy; known osteoporosis; current or history of breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive malignancies; known hepatic impairment or disease; undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding; known hypersensitivity to components of MYFEMBREE.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Thromboembolic Disorders: Discontinue immediately if an arterial or venous thrombotic, cardiovascular, or cerebrovascular event occurs or is suspected. Discontinue at least 4 to 6 weeks before surgery associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism, or during periods of prolonged immobilization, if feasible. Discontinue immediately if there is sudden unexplained partial or complete loss of vision, proptosis, diplopia, papilledema, or retinal vascular lesions and evaluate for retinal vein thrombosis as these have been reported with estrogens and progestins.
Bone Loss: MYFEMBREE may cause a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) in some patients, which may be greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely reversible after stopping treatment. Consider the benefits and risks in patients with a history of low trauma fracture or risk factors for osteoporosis or bone loss, including medications that may decrease BMD. Assessment of BMD by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is recommended at baseline and periodically thereafter. Consider discontinuing MYFEMBREE if the risk of bone loss exceeds the potential benefit.
Hormone-Sensitive Malignancies: Discontinue MYFEMBREE if a hormone-sensitive malignancy is diagnosed. Surveillance measures in accordance with standard of care, such as breast examinations and mammography are recommended. Use of estrogen alone or estrogen plus progestin has resulted in abnormal mammograms requiring further evaluation.
Depression, Mood Disorders, and Suicidal Ideation: Promptly evaluate patients with mood changes and depressive symptoms including shortly after initiating treatment, to determine whether the risks of continued therapy outweigh the benefits. Patients with new or worsening depression, anxiety, or other mood changes should be referred to a mental health professional, as appropriate. Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention for suicidal ideation and behavior and reevaluate the benefits and risks of continuing MYFEMBREE.
Hepatic Impairment and Transaminase Elevations: Steroid hormones may be poorly metabolized in these patients. Instruct women to promptly seek medical attention for symptoms or signs that may reflect liver injury, such as jaundice or right upper abdominal pain. Acute liver test abnormalities may necessitate the discontinuation of MYFEMBREE use until the liver tests return to normal and MYFEMBREE causation has been excluded.
Gallbladder Disease or History of Cholestatic Jaundice: Discontinue MYFEMBREE if signs or symptoms of gallbladder disease or jaundice occur. For women with a history of cholestatic jaundice associated with past estrogen use or with pregnancy, assess the risk-benefit of continuing therapy. Studies among estrogen users suggest a small increased relative risk of developing gallbladder disease.
Elevated Blood Pressure: For women with well-controlled hypertension, monitor blood pressure and stop MYFEMBREE if blood pressure rises significantly.
Change in Menstrual Bleeding Pattern and Reduced Ability to Recognize Pregnancy: Advise women to use non-hormonal contraception during treatment and for one week after discontinuing MYFEMBREE. Avoid concomitant use of hormonal contraceptives. MYFEMBREE may delay the ability to recognize pregnancy because it alters menstrual bleeding. Perform testing if pregnancy is suspected and discontinue MYFEMBREE if pregnancy is confirmed.
Risk of Early Pregnancy Loss: MYFEMBREE can cause early pregnancy loss. Exclude pregnancy before initiating and advise women to use effective non-hormonal contraception.
Uterine Fibroid Prolapse or Expulsion: Advise women with known or suspected submucosal uterine fibroids about the possibility of uterine fibroid prolapse or expulsion and instruct them to contact their physician if severe bleeding and/or cramping occurs.
Alopecia: Alopecia, hair loss, and hair thinning were reported in phase 3 trials with MYFEMBREE. Consider discontinuing MYFEMBREE if hair loss becomes a concern. Whether the hair loss is reversible is unknown.
Effects on Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism: More frequent monitoring in MYFEMBREE-treated women with prediabetes and diabetes may be necessary. MYFEMBREE may decrease glucose tolerance and result in increased blood glucose concentrations. Monitor lipid levels and consider discontinuing if hypercholesterolemia or hypertriglyceridemia worsens. In women with pre-existing hypertriglyceridemia, estrogen therapy may be associated with elevations in triglycerides levels leading to pancreatitis. Use of MYFEMBREE is associated with increases in total cholesterol and LDL-C.
Effect on Other Laboratory Results: Patients with hypothyroidism and hypoadrenalism may require higher doses of thyroid hormone or cortisol replacement therapy. Use of estrogen and progestin combinations may raise serum concentrations of binding proteins (e.g., thyroid-binding globulin, corticosteroid-binding globulin), which may reduce free thyroid or corticosteroid hormone levels. Use of estrogen and progestin may also affect the levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, and coagulation factors.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Immediately discontinue MYFEMBREE if a hypersensitivity reaction occurs.
Most common adverse reactions for MYFEMBREE (incidence ≥3% and greater than placebo) were hot flush/hyperhidrosis/night sweats, abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, and decreased libido. These are not all the possible side effects of MYFEMBREE.
P-gp Inhibitors: Avoid use of MYFEMBREE with oral P-gp inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, take MYFEMBREE first, separate dosing by at least 6 hours, and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
Combined P-gp and Strong CYP3A Inducers: Avoid use of MYFEMBREE with combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inducers.
Advise women not to breastfeed while taking MYFEMBREE.
About Myovant Sciences
Myovant Sciences aspires to redefine care for women and for men through purpose-driven science, empowering medicines, and transformative advocacy. ORGOVYX™ (relugolix) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2020 as the first and only oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist for the treatment of adult patients with advanced prostate cancer, and relugolix is also under regulatory review in Europe for men with advanced prostate cancer. MYFEMBREE® (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg) was approved in the U.S. in 2021 as the first once-daily treatment for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids in premenopausal women. Relugolix combination tablet (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg) is under regulatory review in Europe for women with uterine fibroids, has completed Phase 3 registration-enabling studies for women with endometriosis, and is being assessed for contraceptive efficacy in healthy women ages 18-35 years who are at risk for pregnancy. We are also developing MVT-602, an oligopeptide kisspeptin-1 receptor agonist, which has completed a Phase 2a study for female infertility as part of assisted reproduction. Sumitovant Biopharma, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd., is our majority shareholder. For more information, please visit our website at www.myovant.com. Follow @Myovant on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Pfizer: Breakthroughs That Change Patients’ Lives
At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, we collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 170 years, we have worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at www.Pfizer.com. In addition, to learn more, please visit us on www.Pfizer.com and follow us on Twitter at @Pfizer and @Pfizer News, LinkedIn, YouTube and like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Pfizer.

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“Foods that are good for heart health include fiber-rich foods, like produce and legumes, and sources of healthy fats, like salmon, avocado, nuts and seeds,” says Charlotte Martin, RDN, CPT. While you might think those are only dinnertime foods, there are lots of opportunities to eat heart-healthy foods throughout the day—if you build it right.
“A good heart-healthy snack should be well-balanced, be low in sugar and salt, and contain fiber. As a good rule of thumb, whole foods-based items will have less sodium and sugar and more fiber than packaged goods, too,” says Maggie Michalczyk, RD.
Fiber’s role in supporting heart health stems from its ability to help lower blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Plus, fiber-rich foods, like produce, are often rich of other heart-healthy nutrients, like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, adds Martin. She specifically aims for a snack that has at least a few grams of fiber, five to 10 grams of protein, and no more than five grams of added sugar for optimal heart health.
“The good news is that these foods are easy and delicious to eat in a variety of ways and are easy to snack on,” Michalczyk adds, so it’s totally easy to keep them in your fridge and use during snack time meal prep in the week.
Looking for some easy, heart-healthy snacks to get you started? These are the ones the Martin and Michalczyk love:
“Blueberries are a great heart-healthy snack that are easy to take on the go and add to just about anything you are eating or eat by themselves,” says Michcalczyk.
The summer berry has lots of benefits: they are rich in fiber (one cup has four grams), and they also contain antioxidants and other compounds that have been shown to help reduce the risk of heart disease. “They also contain vitamin C,” Michcalczyk says, to boost immunity and keep you fuller longer.
Plus, they are super versatile; you can add them to yogurts, smoothies, trail mix, oatmeal, and more. Combine them with protein, more fiber, and some healthy fat to make a well-rounded snack.
Walnuts are one of the healthiest nuts for a reason. “Walnuts help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and decrease blood pressure, two of the leading factors for heart disease,” says Michalczyk. They also contain anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, which help decrease the risk of atherosclerosis, she adds, and can improve cognitive function and enhance satiety throughout the day.
“Top your yogurt or chia pudding with them, put them in a trail mix, or simply eat a handful of walnuts for a heart-healthy snack,” Michalczyk suggests.
3. Roasted chickpeas
We predicted that chickpeas would be the new cauliflower in 2020. They're cheap, delicious...and you guessed it, great for heart health. “The fiber, potassium, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and selenium in chickpeas all support heart health,” says Martin.
“Fiber helps decrease the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels in the blood," Martin explains, and adds that their magnesium and potassium are also beneficial for optimal heart health and function. Chickpeas also contain a plant compound called sitosterol, which interferes with the body’s absorption of cholesterol and may further contribute to the cardio-protective benefits of chickpeas, she adds.
Heart health is just one of many reasons to eat chickpeas:
Honestly, what can't oats do? “Oats contain a special type of fiber called beta-glucan that helps to reduce LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol levels that can help reduce the risk for heart disease,” Michalczyk says. They're great for your heart, as long as they don't come with a ton of added sugars or toppings. “Think overnight oats, a packet of plain oatmeal, a smoothie blended with oats, or a healthy muffin made with oats as a great heart-healthy snack,” she says.
5. Sliced apple and almond butter
Slice up an apple and spread some nut butter, like almond or peanut, on top for a balanced snack. “Apples are rich in soluble fiber—the type of fiber mostly responsible for lowering cholesterol levels," says Martin. "Almond butter is also a good source of fiber, plus it’s rich in heart-healthy, monounsaturated fat.” says Martin. Win, win.
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Today's Henderson valley is a long way from Peter's childhood
Visit Babich Wines in the Henderson Valley today and you will find yourself in an outer suburb of Auckland, with street lamps lighting you all the way.
But it wasn’t always like this. In the old days, the Babich farm seemed to stretch for miles, and Peter Babich fondly remembers growing up driving tractors and shooting rabbits and pheasants. Now, with neighbours and boundaries much closer, Peter has to think twice before taking potshots at pests amongst the vines.
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PriceAround $50 - Available on Amazon.comProsDesign, Precision, Built-in memory, Unit buttonConsBaby needs to be perfectly still while measuringSummaryThe Ozeri All-In-One Baby and Toddler Scale combines
We all know that babies weigh differently, at the time of birth but every baby follows a predictable pattern of growth. Most babies can double their birth weight by the time they are months old and can
If your precious newborn struggles to grow within a healthy weight range, you are likely to take frequent weight measurements for monitoring his health.But you don't have to wait for a doctor's appointment
When you or a loved one becomes sick, you need to know if a fever has occurred. If you notice the same negative signs for three days then it’s time to call your doctor. If temperatures above 104°F then,
No home would be complete without their own box of medical supplies, with everything from medication to ointments and all those in between, but one thing that no box should be without is a quality thermometer.
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This book is a comprehensive commentary on proposed provisions of Finance Bill 2023, authored by Taxmann’s Editorial Board. It explains all complex provisions through examples/illustrations, which helps the reader comprehend the new provisions in a simplified manner.
This book is a commentary on the proposed provisions of the Finance Bill, 2023. It covers the following:
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Covering all the amendments proposed by the Finance Bill, 2023.
All complex provisions have been explained with illustrations which helps the readers to comprehend the new provisions in a simplified manner.
The Present Publication is the 2022 Edition, authored by Taxmann’s Editorial Team, with the following coverage:
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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of Editor-In-Chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.
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From early on I liked candles, whether it was for live shows, recording, writing songs, or in my private time. Regardless, candles have always been important and dear to me.
I am not sure why it started out that way. It is more than just an association of healing, or the power to heal, nevertheless, the fire and its effervescence is something unpredictable, something wholly organic. There is this sense that it gives us that something extra, the unknowable, that feeling of something important which is always mysteriously intangible. Without realizing it, the associations and references have been imbedded into my consciousness.


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Don't you think the destroyed hem sweater is such an edgy look for winter nights? Two colors to choose from - a beautiful lavender or make a statement with neon fuchsia - with either one, you can't go wrong! We just love the frayed and destroyed bottom hem and sleeve cuffs - it adds the most perfect pop of style to this classic sweater! It goes with absolutely everything, from jeans to jeggings and looks adorable with a lace bralette and stylish tall boots!
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AGO Opinion 00081
December 21, 1981
SUBJECT: Qualifications to seek office as County Weed District Board Member.
REQUESTED BY: Michael G. Heavican, Lancaster County Attorney.
OPINION BY: Paul L. Douglas, Attorney General Terry R. Schaaf, Assistant Attorney General.
QUESTION: Must candidates for election to a County
Weed District Board also qualify as electors.
CONCLUSION: No, but prior to assuming office, if elected, they must be able to qualify for the office.
A fourteen (14) year old individual has filed for election to the position of County Weed District Board and no challenge was filed within the statutory time for perfecting such. You ask if this person who would not qualify as an elector may seek election to this position.
The Nebraska Legislature in Neb. Rev. Stat. §2-953 (1981 Supp.), makes provision for the establishment of a County Weed District Board. I. file this section does suggest that such a person shall file in the same manner and as provided by law for County Superintendent, there is no age qualification. Similarly there is no age qualification for the Office of County Superintendent. See, Neb.Rev. Stat. §23-201 et seq., (Reissue 1977).
The Nebraska Supreme Court has held absent an expressed age qualification, a candidate for office need not be a qualified elector. State v. Quible, 86 Neb. 417, 125 N.W. 619. We are therefore of the opinion that the name of this individual may be placed upon the ballot and that he might be "elected."
The question remains however whether or not the individual could qualify for office if elected. Neb. Rev. Stat. §11-119(23) (1980 Supp.), requires such persons elected to qualify by executing a bond. It seems unlikely given this person's minority that a bond could be obtained.
We therefore conclude that such a minor can seek this office, could be elected, and could serve if an executed bond could be tendered if the individual were elected.
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Chronology: Upper Paleolithic - Late Prehistory - Modern
It was the first identified Upper Paleolithic rock art site in the Côa Valley. It is located in an ancient fluvial beach on the left shore of the river, and its 46 engraved panels are distributed along the overhanging slope. The quantity and quality of Upper Paleolithic figurations should be highlighted, albeit the fact most became submerged since the construction of the Pocinho dam. Several motifs of modern and contemporary chronology are also present in the site.


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See our Hanging Water Gardens in action (the lights! camera! action! kind.) We will continue to upload new videos here all about growing plants in water, ways to decorate your new Hanging Water Garden, rooting plants, cool tips and tricks and of course, how easy it is to grow plants in water! No green thumb required.

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The first one is by Kylie - bright and gorgeous!
This one is by Robin in soft blues and reds with a gold star:
This one is by Jenny - stunning in pinks, purples and deep navy blue:
Look at this amazing one by Narelle in BRIGHT fabrics - fantastic. Love it.
This gorgeous one is by Claudine in shades of purple. Beautiful.
This one is by Cindy in amazing bright batiks: looks great!
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Bathurst beckons racing enthusiast
YVE Stocks is a 60-year-old grandma-to-be with a need for speed and is preparing to tackle one of Australia’s most prestigious motorsport tracks for the first time.
“It’s my lifetime ambition,” Stocks said. “Going to Bathurst is something I have always wanted to do, so I’m doing it.”
Stocks is eagerly preparing for the Festival of Speed event in April and spent the weekend burning around the Morgan Park track for the Queensland Super Sprints.
After her first day of racing at the weekend she felt confident about racing in wet conditions, an important aspect to master before heading off to Bathurst, which is renowned for rain at Easter.
In a few weeks, she will hit the Morgan Park track again for her final practice before her Bathurst run.
“It is the ultimate track where all the V8 boys go. It’s one of the best tracks in Australia...I wish I was there right now,” she said.
Her event is all about consistency.
She sets a time for a lap and has to meet that exact time on each lap with points deducted if she goes slower or faster.
“You don’t have to be the fastest on the track, just the most consistent to win,” she said.
Stocks races in a little red replica of a Shelby Cobra.
“This is a big year for me: I turn 60 and I am going to be a grandma as well, so I will be a racing granny then,” she said, laughing.
“I think it’s (racing) that keeps me going.”
Her biggest conquest to date is racing at Targa Tasmania in 2004 where she won her class in a group regularity event.
“I had on notes every day (at Targa Tasmania) ‘drive to finish’ – you have to finish to win,” Stocks said.
“My goal for Bathurst is to finish the events. If I don’t finish I may as well not have gone.”
She regularly races at Queensland Raceway, in the Mt Cotton Hill Climb, Noosa Hill Climb, Leyburn Sprints and most of the events at Morgan Park each year and plans to keep racing as long as her body keeps up.


No part of Australia’s Test XI has been more unsettled than the openers over the last 12 months, and with the Sheffield Shield season kicking off today, both positions are up for grabs.
Selector Trevor Hohns insisted on Tuesday that the “slate is wiped clean” after a poor Ashes campaign from David Warner, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft. But his insistence of “two or three” batting vacancies was indicative of the uncertainty surrounding the positions.
While captain Tim Paine recently insisted Warner had “enough credits in the bank” for selection against Pakistan on 21 November, Hohns’ comments would suggest that numbers one, two and possibly five were open season in the initial Shield rounds.
“There’s plenty of openers around the country,” Hohns said. “It’s up to them to perform.”
It would appear almost certain that Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith and Matthew Wade will retain their spots at three, four and six respectively.
Irrespective of the conflicting comments, the bar for Warner to succeed in the early rounds of the domestic season is likely the lowest in the bat-off that includes Marcus Harris, Joe Burns, Cameron Bancroft, Matt Renshaw and even Usman Khawaja.
That is, only repeated failures are likely to see his position truly under question. A moderate return to form would suffice for selectors, such is Warner’s seniority in an otherwise inexperienced batting line-up.
Each of the other five contenders have opened for Australia before: Burns on 24 occasions, Renshaw 19, Bancroft 18, Harris 17 and Khawaja seven.
The spread of numbers is indicative of the unsettled nature of the openers’ spots in recent times. Add to that mix Aaron Finch (and a one-off cameo by Shaun Marsh in the UAE) and it’s the most turbulent period for some time.
Reflexively some might say it has been an uncertain position since Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden departed, but across the last ten years, the opening pairings of Chris Rogers and David Warner, Simon Katich and Shane Watson and Ed Cowan and Warner have each combined for over 1000 Test runs.
You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, I suppose.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the opening Shield rounds is that, aside from Warner, it would appear the selectors have thrown a blanket over the next-best contenders.
Harris and Bancroft both struggled in the UK and have failed to quell questions around technique and ability to spend long periods at the crease. The Victorian opener started his career brightly against a tough Indian attack last summer but has laboured since. And while Bancroft remains a player Langer seems desperate to succeed, he too has failed to grab his chance.
A strong start to the Shield season, however, could see things turn around quickly for the pair.
Renshaw is the least likely of the contenders to be in the Australia XI for the Gabba Test and may need the most runs to convince the selectors he is ready for a Test recall following a mixed run of form in the last 12 months.
Undoubtedly a player of promise and one with tremendous potential, his recent form hasn’t suggested he can succeed – at present – on the international stage. He’ll be back, but probably not this year.
Burns is the only opener whose stocks have risen this year. The Queenslander plundered 180 against Sri Lanka earlier in 2019 and was desperately unlucky not to be in the Ashes squad. Having overcome a health issue earlier this year and with four centuries in 16 Tests to boot, a bright start to the domestic season should see him back in the Australian XI.
Finally, Khawaja’s predicament is an interesting one. A disappointing Ashes series saw him usurped as Australia’s preferred number three. In Labuschagne, Australia now have a potential long-term first drop, and he will be given the five Tests this summer to bed down the position, barring disaster.
As such, Khawaja could slot into number five – which is unlikely – or as an opener. Certainly the selectors haven’t closed that door.
“He could – we’ve seen him open before for Australia,” Hohns said on Tuesday. “He’s had a fair amount of success there as well. I think his preferred position is three but we know he can do the job in the opening role if we need him to.”


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Searching is a snare drum solo commissioned by Jade Hails.
The opening movement builds a texture out of rhythmic fragments that develop through the first half and recede to the end.
II: Even is unEven
The second movement explores an unconditional sound world for the snare drum. Fingers, superballs, and rhythm sticks are implemented to craft this quasi-theatrical central movement.
III: A Point in Time
The most rudimentally inspired of all the movements, this music draws on several snare drum styles. Orchestral, traditional, and contemporary rudimental music weave together to create this final movement.
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I am back today with Card 2 for Elle’s Stamp Trio Challenge. I am having such fun with this challenge. (See this post for my first card in this series).
For Card 2, I moved away completely from the baby/family theme. When I had first seen the Hello Baby stamp set from Lawn Fawn it crossed my mind that the little duckling would look adorable carrying a swag and that it would make such a cute “Bon Voyage” style card. Immediately, I knew that the card would have the centre circle but I had planned to layer it on a panel of many different complementary colours before attaching it to a white card. Unfortunately when I stamped the sentiment on this panel, it didn’t stamp clearly and I didn’t line it up perfectly when I tried to re-stamp it. Instead of trying to re-make the panel, I decided to go super simple and just use the grey and white polka dot background to finish the card. I really like how it ended up – simple but cute and it really could be used for anybody.
Here’s the card…
I know I will be returning to this design because I still have a few more things I want to try (such as re-creating the panel I mentioned above; adding ribbon; adding sequins/enamel dots). In the meantime, I am off to create card three.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful day!
How brilliant you are to design this traveling duckling, carrying his little swag bag, as he quacks his way along his journey! Totally sweet! Yes, all kinds of possibilities with a sentiment change, for sure! Card #2 of the trio is as awesome as the first!! As for the inking mishap, oh gosh…frustrating! Then again, welcome to my world, where ‘smudge-fests’ are occurring far too often! Sometimes I stamp ‘too hard’ (squish them only to my paper to be sure they transfer) and I wind up with ‘fat’ blurred images; then in an effort to rectify the situation, I try again, with a lighter touch, only to have faded or incomplete images. Maybe some proper acrylic blocks (with grid lines!!) would help….or maybe focusing better *grin*!!
Thanks, C! I was so chuffed when I saw how the duckling looked carrying his swag. It was just how I imagined it to be. Yeah, stamping mishaps are annoying. Sometimes I just chuck it out and start again. Other times I put it aside for another day. Some can easily be fixed. Have you tried stamping on a mouse mat? Sometimes you just need a little “give”. Put the mouse mat down, then your paper and stamp away. You might find it helps fix your wobbles. 🙂 hugs!
This is very clever! I really like the idea of the traveling ducky. It’s so sweet, and completely unexpected.
Bummer on the stamp not stamping clearly. I do hate when that happens 🙁
But maybe it’s a blessing in disguise! You could do all kinds of fun new things like maybe using a map patterned paper for the background. 😀
Thanks, Elle! As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to go down that path. LF has the cutest stamps.
Yeah, that was rather annoying as I had nearly finished. I’m thinking I could put a banner or something over it. I’ve put it aside for now because it just annoyed me. haha Love the idea of using a map pattered paper. Will have to check the stash. Thanks for the idea!! 🙂
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Essential oils for plaque psoriasis
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A $500,000 private jet booking conducted via an iPhone app has sparked an number of changes in the way individuals and businesses are booking their flights. As wealthy clients have access to mobile technology and are using it for virtually everything, it is also changing the way private jet companies are conducting their chartering business.
Private Jet Companies Embrace Changes
Since the market for this business was already prepared, app bookings have more than doubled and are expected to grow as much as 15% within the next year. As a result, companies are having to re-engineer their mobile strategy in order to accommodate these needs. Companies are also discovering the main target audience for app bookings are business fliers who experience cancellations and delayed flights.
Although there are benefits to booking flights via a mobile app, there are downsides as well. One of which is large sums of money must be verified before the aircraft booking is complete. Before these transactions are confirmed, a two-step process (at least) must be conducted. In the meantime, companies like BlackJet, a charter company based in San Francisco, are using this mobile technology for businesses and individuals who book individual seats vs. whole jets. Since implementation, the aircraft company has booked approximately half of their charters from travelers using their company’s app. The group that this covers, however, consists of the most technical savvy because they like the convenience of being able to book what they need on their mobile phone.
Mobile App Gearing Up for Success
More an annual fee of $2,500, individuals in this group have the ability to download a jet app to use as needed at their convenience. To date, this type of accessibility is directed toward businesses who can afford to pay for their employees’ business flights. In the near future, mobile apps for flight booking will be opened up to millions of other customers to use. While this new strategy is changing the face of how flight booking is done, some of these major companies are not expecting traditional booking to be completely eliminated.
Mobile app flight booking is quickly gearing up and it is taking a front seat in sparking changes in the jet industry. Both the wealthy and business travelers are being provided with an opportunity to book flights from an app prior to traveling from one destination to another. Currently, there are at least two strong markets that the jet industry is catering to and they include the wealthy and businesses. Based on the present forecast, there will be an increase in usage by as much 15% within the next year.


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Procyanidin B-3, isolated from barley and identified as a hair-growth stimulant, has the potential to counteract inhibitory regulation by TGF-beta1.Exp Dermatol. 2002 Dec; 11(6):532-41.ED
With the aim of identifying natural products, which possess hair-growing activity, we examined more than 1000 plant extracts with respect to their growth-promoting effects on hair epithelial cells. We discovered intensive growth-promoting activity, about 140% relative to controls, in barley extract. Our strategy for identifying active compounds in barley extract involved subjecting it to column chromatography using HP-20 resin columns, an LH-20 resin column, and preparative high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) using an ODS column. The 60% (v/v) aqueous methanol eluted fraction from the HP-20 column and the 75% (v/v) aqueous methanol eluted fraction from the subsequent LH-20 column showed high hair-growing activity in vivo. We isolated two major substances from the LH-20 active fraction using preparative HPLC. By means of mass spectrometry, 1H-NMR, and 13C-NMR analyses, one substance was revealed to be procyanidin B-3 and the other substance was identified as (+)-catechin. Purified procyanidin B-3 showed high hair-growing activity in the form of in vitro hair epithelial cell growth-promoting activity and in vivo anagen-inducing activity; however (+)-catechin showed no hair-growing activity. For the purpose of examining the hair-growing mechanisms of procyanidin B-3, we examined its relationship to the TGF-beta signal pathway, which is known to be a regulator of catagen induction. Addition of TGF-beta1 to hair epithelial cell cultures dose-dependently decreased the cell growth, and addition of procyanidin B-3 to the culture neutralized the growth-inhibiting effect of TGF-beta1. From these results, it is concluded that procyanidin B-3 can directly promote hair epithelial cell growth in vitro, has the potential to counteract the growth-inhibiting effect caused by TGF-beta1 in vitro, and has potential to stimulate anagen induction in vivo.