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Ashley Darcy Mahoney and Melissa Baralt
Háblame Bebé is a free, bilingual parent coaching app that supports Hispanic parents in (1) promoting their child’s bilingualism, (2) supporting early brain development, and (3) promoting cultural pride. Partnering with the public library system and funded by the National Library of Medicine, Háblame Bebé teaches about the benefits of the public library and helps parents to track their child’s bilingual development. Háblame Bebé also assists parents in monitoring their children’s LTSAE developmental milestones. The app was designed and tested across three phases as mandated by the US HRSA Maternal and Child Health Bureau. In 2017, Háblame Bebé won the very first federal challenge to bring an app-delivered educational resource to families at scale.
Low-income Hispanic parents and caregivers
We propose to implement into the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), the evidence-based phone app Háblame Bebé (Talk To Me Baby) through a randomized, controlled trial with 50 mother-child dyads in southern Florida. Háblame Bebé has been demonstrated to increase Hispanic sociolinguistic pride (i.e., feelings of being proud to speak Spanish, to be bilingual, and to be Hispanic), and to improve parent-child language interactions in Spanish, but has not been tested for use in home visiting programs. We hypothesize that layering this innovative Spanish-language parent education support app into NFP standards of care will: (a) increase Spanish-speaking caregivers’ knowledge of language development and the importance of promoting bilingual language development; (b) increase mothers’ pride in using the home language in interactions with their young child; and (c) promote frequent, high-quality language interactions between primary caregivers and their children in the home language, Spanish, thereby supporting bilingual development.
In the context of US language ideology, Hispanic parents need community and societal support to raise their children bilingually in English and Spanish. Maintaining the heritage language is important for Hispanic culture and families, and is tied to health and education outcomes. Bilingualism can result in significant socioemotional, cognitive, and even economic benefits for parents and children. Increased parent awareness of and access to evidence-based screening tools can also improve care providers-parent communication for the purpose of discovering parents’ concerns and improving observations of their children’s development. By educating low-income Hispanic parents about 1) what to expect in their child’s development (and the benefits of monitoring development), 2) how they have an empowered role to promote bilingual language development, and 3) how to do so in community, the care provider-parent relationship can improve, and, in turn, enhance parent-child relationships. This can also improve the relationship between the provider and parent.
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When Apple Pay was introduced to the world, there was a general buzz of excitement. Mobile payments have become somewhat of a trend lately, and Apple was one of the first electronics giants to make mobile solution available to its users, albeit in a limited fashion. That being said, various recent reports are indicating consumers are far less excited about Apple Pay compared to a few months ago.
Apple Pay Usage Is Decreasing
According to a recent report by InfoScout, Apple Pay usage is on the brink of declining. Some industry experts are going as far as calling the mobile payment solution a “flop”, but it might be a bit too early to pass that judgement. However, there are some worrying statistics in the report that do not bode well for Apple Pay.
Black Friday has come and gone, and only 2.7% of consumers in a situation to use Apple Pay ended up using the mobile payment option. Compared to Black Friday 2014 – during which the Apple Pay percentage was 4.6% – that is a decrease by over 40%. This number seems a bit strange, considering there are more merchants with upgraded payment terminals to accept Apple Pay compared to last year.
But there are other viable explanations for this scenario as well. Compared to last year, there are more iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s users. As the user base grows, percentages are always set to decline a bit, making these numbers look worse than they might be in reality. However, 2.7% is still a fairly low number, especially when considering how aggressively Apple has been marketing their Apple Pay solution.
One thing to take into account with innovative payment solutions – and Bitcoin is no exception – is whether they are a solution to a problem, or a solution looking for a problem. Mobile payments are gaining popularity, but they won’t become a mainstream trend anytime soon, as most consumers are not looking for alternative options.
Getting people to try new payment methods is the first step, but also the most difficult part. Especially during a checkout process at a busy time, fumbling around with Apple Pay is not a preferable choice for most consumers. Furthermore, mobile payment solutions in existence today do not offer a major improvement compared to card and cash transactions.
How Bitcoin Does Things Differently
Even though Bitcoin is becoming more popular all over the world, the digital currency is struggling with consumer adoption as well. Despite a healthy number of merchants around the world accepting Bitcoin payments, there doesn’t seem to be enough customer demand to justify digital currency payments just yet.
That being said, Bitcoin is in a far better position than any other mobile payment method to gain mainstream adoption. Unlike all of these other options, Bitcoin payments work on a global level, and there is no approval from banks involved in the process. Also, Bitcoin payments take seconds to settle, whereas other solutions still take days or weeks to make funds accessible.
What are your thoughts on the [lack of] success for Apple Pay so far? Will Bitcoin face a similar fate? Let us know in the comments below!
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Analysts believe the steady sales of iPhones, with even the older versions doing good, Apple will experience a boost in its sales and expansion even more
Apple is all set to release its quarterly report today and investors are keen on understanding exactly how well the flagship phone of the American consumer giant, iPhone X, priced at US$ 1,000 (the most expensive iPhone till date), is doing in the smartphone market.
Analysts say iPhones Average Selling Price to increase
According to a recent report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the new releases of iPhones accounted for 54 per cent of Apple’s sales. However, amidst much hype regarding the US$ 1,000 flagship phone – iPhone X, the report has shown that iPhone 8 Plus was the popular choice among consumers against iPhone X. While 8 Plus contributed to 24 per cent of the sales, iPhone 8 and iPhone X contributed to 13 per cent and 17 per cent of the sales, respectively.
In fact, Josh Lowitz, CIRP Partner and Co-Founder, said that last year the then newly-launched models such as iPhone 7 and 7 had accounted for more than 80 per cent of the sales by the second quarter of the financial year. He added: “And, the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, and SE grabbed 20% in the past quarter, virtually the same as in the June 2017 quarter, though at lower price points. So, it looks two-year-old legacy iPhones have squeezed the newer models. Still, because Apple increased base storage and boosted prices, we expect Average Selling Price to increase nicely over the June 2017 quarter.”
Analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg and created by Cupertino, California-based technology giant is most likely to announce the July quarter of Apple’s sales at US$ 52.3 billion – almost 15 per cent growth on year-on-year (YoY) revenue and the strongest such hike for Apple’s June quarter since 2015. Cupertino analysts also believe that iPhones will have higher Average Selling Price and this blended with hiked services revenue and unit sales growth for Apple Watch, will boost the sales and expansion of the global tech-major.
YoY revenue to see a surge of at least 15 per cent
In the same June quarter of the previous fiscal year, Apple generated US$ 45.4 billion revenue and Thomson Reuters’ analysts think that the consumer-giant will produce US$ 52.3 revenues this year – an increase by 15 per cent.
On the other hand, Toni Sacconaghi, an analyst at Sanford C.Bernstein & Co. believes that the iPhone revenue will grow by approximately 17 per cent YoY, with the company already selling 41.8 million iPhones in June quarter – surge by approximately 2 per cent from last year.
September quarter review to throw light on the unveiling of next iPhone
Like CIRP analysts’ views, the continuous sales of iPhones – be it the flagship products or the old ones, imply that Apple will most likely introduce its next iPhone line-up in or somewhere around September 2018.
In fact, analysts have reportedly said that they are expecting Apple’s September quarter revenue to generate approximately US$ 59.5 billion – a 15 per cent YoY growth. Gene Munster, a veteran Apple analyst and co-founder of Loup Ventures, said, “We’re looking for 3 per cent growth this quarter, one per cent growth next quarter, and flat growth next year, leading analysts to model for the iPhone growth story coming to a close.”
Apple Services has been the biggest hit in recent years, say analysts
Apple’s services that include AppleCare, Apple Pay Fees, music streaming, games sales and not to forget the app, has been the biggest contributor of sales. Analysts from Bernstein research believe that the services wing of the consumer-tech giant will generate US$ 9 billion revenue in the current fiscal year’s June quarter. In fact, Apple Services has almost become the size of a Fortune 100 company.
With new iPad Pros and iPhone X features, iPad sales are expected to grow
Analysts though contradict in predicting the expected revenue generated by Apple’s iPad business, they have said that sales from this section will most likely have a good report. Cross Research has predicted the iPad unit sales to be 12.1 million in the June quarter of the current fiscal while Bernstein has said it will be 10 million.
Apple is eyeing to generate more sales from the iPad business by focusing on new iPad Pros and iPhone X features, targeting the education market. Analysts expect that this new strategy will boost the September quarter sales and the forthcoming holiday and festive season sales as well. Bernstein has predicted that the Average Selling Price of an iPad in the September quarter will be US$ 440.
Apple Watch that recently generated global 3.5 million shipments
We had earlier reported that a new report by Singapore-based research firm, Canalys, revealed that Apple Watch has shipped 3.5 million watches in the second quarter of 2018 – a 30 per cent hike from the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Asia accounted for most sales with Indian market contributing the most. Last year, Apple had joined hands with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. The telco majors released special data plans for e-SIM enabled Apple Watch Series 3 LTE.
However, the global market shares of Apple Watch dropped to 34 per cent from 43 per cent because with global smart watch shipments counting to 10 million.

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The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting for an Engineer III, position #6826, for the Facilities Design and Construction Division in the Engineering Group of the Public Works Department. The Division consists of this position and four engineers and/or architects reporting directly to the Division head.
Individual will perform a variety of engineering or architectural duties of a complex nature which includes project management for the construction, repair, and maintenance of City buildings, administration of design and construction contracts, designing and reviewing plans and specifications for building projects, and technical support for the operation and maintenance of City buildings. Complex engineering or architectural work will entail a considerable amount of independent actions or decisions on designs, project management and operations, and/or project tasks which demands application of advanced engineering disciplines or architectural principles. Will be responsible for the management of complex building projects. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) approved engineering, or engineering technology program with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license) from the Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA) and five years of progressive engineering; OR an Associate’s Degree in Engineering with seven years of progressive professional experience and possession of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from the Virginia Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA). Salary Range: $67,597.20 – $101,395.09 plus full benefits package. For more information and to apply on-line by 5/30/15 go to www.vbcareers4gov.com. EOE.

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Jazz dance combines stylized movement and upbeat music with proper Ballet technique.
Jazz dance builds self-confidence, endurance, coordination, strength, and flexibility.
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OrthoGrid Systems received FDA 510(k) clearance to market a PhantomMSK Trauma application for intraoperative surgical imaging. The new application will be available in Spring 2020.
PhantomMSK software works with all manufacturer devices to assist with implant, instrument and anatomic alignments that use fluoroscopic imaging. It is reportedly the only intraoperative alignment technology to correct fluoroscopic image distortion in orthopedic surgery.
The software uses a fluoroscopic image is acquired from a C-arm outside the sterile field. OrthoGrid's intelligence-guided systems work within the surgical theater flow with existing hospital equipment.
The trauma application joins OrthoGrid's Hip and Hip Preservation applications for the PhantomMSK platform that contributes to improved surgical accuracy and efficiency.


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Kayoko Dan, who was one of the finalists to succeed George Zack as music director of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, has been chosen to lead the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras.
Dan said that when she met with the youth orchestra, she saw "a lot of bright faces and huge talents." She said she was looking forward to building relationships with school orchestra teachers because of the key role they play in the education of young musicians.
CKYO's announcement Monday ended a national search conducted by a 15-member committee to find a music director for the group, one of the oldest independently chartered youth orchestras in the United States. Established in 1947, CKYO has three orchestras and a jazz ensemble composed of nearly 300 students from 16 counties and 43 schools.
Dan's artistic skills, experience and academic credentials put her ahead of the other applicants, said Susan Robbins, president of the CKYO board of directors.
Dan succeeds William Prinzing Briggs, who stepped down in spring 2008 after eight seasons with the orchestra. He and his wife moved to Germany.
Dan, 31, was the first candidate to audition to be the music director of the Lexington Philharmonic, in October 2007. That position was filled Friday by Scott Terrell.
She was born in Japan and spent her early childhood there. Her parents, both bankers, moved frequently.
In an interview with the Herald-Leader in 2007, when she auditioned with the Philharmonic, Dan said that after she moved to the United States and struggled with English, music was her primary form of expression.
"Music has been a really important way to keep my sanity moving from city to city and to keep some consistency in my life," she said. Although she is a petite 5 feet tall, Dan said she likes to be in charge.
And she is looking forward to having the artistic freedom to choose music and shape concerts.
Dan attended the University of Texas, where she persuaded her conducting professor to add a third-semester conducting course and pulled together a pickup orchestra for a conducting recital.
She attended graduate school at Arizona State University, where one of the big attractions was that she would be in charge of one of three student orchestras, giving her hands-on-the-baton experience. She holds a doctorate in conducting and a master's degree in music education from Arizona State.
She was assistant conductor with the Phoenix Symphony from 2005 to 2008. She has been working in fund-raising for DiverseArts in Austin, Texas, since January.
Dan was awarded the Herbert von Karajan Fellowship for Young Conductors by the Vienna Philharmonic and American-Austrian Foundation in 2007. In 2003, she received the David Effron Conducting Fellowship at the Chautauqua Institute.
Dan lists on Facebook her favorite activities as conducting, studying scores, training for triathlon, cooking and eating, traveling, reading and calling everything and everyone "cute." She is already looking for a house in Lexington. She'll be moving this summer with her dog, Maggie Moo, a border collie that she said looks like a cow.
She said she's ready for a change of seasons, but she will have to get used to the habit that Kentuckians seem to have of chatting with strangers like old friends.
"Everybody is so friendly here. They talk to you on the elevator. I'm used to big cities where people don't act like that," she said. "

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EL PASO, Texas - El Paso's City Council held a special meeting Monday afternoon after a city representative asked for clarity and assurances that the council was following state law.
This comes after City Council came under scrutiny for its handling of the city manager search.
Questions were raised last week when Mayor Oscar Leeser announced that the council had authorized Affion, the firm overseeing the city manager search, to negotiate a contract with Tommy Gonzalez, a city manager finalist.
City Attorney Sylvia Borunda Firth had insisted that, while the authorization came during a closed meeting, it wasn't legally considered an official vote.
State law does not allow governmental bodies to take votes or make official decisions in closed meetings.
Firth said the law does allow the council to make personnel decisions in a closed session.
ABC-7 contacted the District Attorney's Office about whether anyone had filed a complaint about the procedure. A spokeswoman said the office hasn't received any official complaints.
"We are aware of the issue and watching the situation. At present time, we have no plans to move forward with an investigation," District Attorney Jaime Esparza said in a statement to ABC-7.
"I wanted to make sure we didn't make any missteps," City Representative Dr. Michiel Noe told ABC-7. "That's all I was trying to do, is, 'Are you sure that what you told us is correct?'"
Noe asked for Monday's meeting.
He wanted Firth to state on the record that everything the city representatives had done during the city manager search was legal.
But Firth told City Council -- discussing that would violate the Open Meetings Act because that specific request wasn't on the meeting's agenda.
Noe implied to ABC-7 that he disagreed with that assertion.
"I believe the first part of my agenda item clearly stated the accuracy of the legal advice we've been given," Noe said, adding, "And I think that part is being ignored."
But Firth did give all the city representatives a document outlining the legal explanation of every action they've taken since starting the city manager search.
The document is considered attorney/client privilege, meaning it cannot be made public.
The meeting was over in 17 minutes.
Noe told ABC-7 he'll be reading that document ahead of Tuesday's meeting, when City Council votes on whether to approve the city manager contract for Gonzalez.
"I make no apologies for questioning that because I'm essentially the one who takes the fall if she's wrong," Noe said. "We're working on her advice. I need to make sure the way she's guiding us is correct."
There was some tension in City Council's chambers when Laura Gordon with the City Attorney's Office advised representatives to not allow public comment.
She said it was because the agenda item was related to the performance of an employee -- the city attorney.
Government watchdog Lisa Turner said loudly, that was not acceptable and this was "just another cover-up."
City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday whether to approve Gonzalez's contract to serve as El Paso's second city manager.

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Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches
These zippy barbecue sandwiches make for fun late-summer dinners and are perfect for potluck gatherings, too. The coleslaw topping adds the perfect tangy crunch. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
Total TimePrep: 25 min. Cook: 8 hours
- 1-1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup picante sauce
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 beef sirloin tip roast (4 pounds)
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 16 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
- 2 cups deli coleslaw
- Mix first nine ingredients. Cut roast in half; cut slits in roast and insert garlic. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 8-10 hours.
- Remove beef. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve on rolls with coleslaw.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Health Tip: Beef sirloin tip roast is a lean cut that’s usually more affordable than other lean roasts like beef tenderloin or a top round roast.
Nutrition Facts1 sandwich: 411 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
Jul 7, 2020
These were good but definitely had a major kick of spice. I ended up adding more brown sugar. Good flavor but I would tone down the spice for a family friendly recipe.
Aug 24, 2019
It well be recipe for a tailgate parties Betty A..

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If you’ll allow me the opportunity to geek out for a moment, this will be the first time in many years of figuring out the “10 Best Films of the Year” where I get to put my list out into the world in an official way. Well, more official than Facebook anyway. So here goes.
2010 wasn’t the worst year for movies but it certainly wasn’t the best either. Hollywood blockbusters were okay but disappointing (Robin Hood, Iron Man 2, Inception), theatre screens were loaded with animated films (Megamind, Despicable Me, Toy Story 3) and there were too many entries for series that I don’t care about (Harry Potter, Narnia, Twilight). Just when I was starting to get down about it all, a few surprise winners, a trio of great Canadian contributions and an above-average fall movie season saved the day.
With this is mind here are my humble picks for the 10 best movies of the year, keeping in mind that there are still a number of films I am highly anticipating but I haven’t had the opportunity to see yet (True Grit, 127 Hours, Blue Valentine). If only it was in the budget to fly me around to film festivals and premiers...sigh.
For full reviews of these movies, an extended list (including “The Worst Movie of 2010”) and a whole mess of other stuff visit the CineFile blog.
10. The Social Network
Directed by: David Fincher
This modern Citizen Kane story is a sobering look at the creation of the largest social phenomenon of today, Facebook. Fincher’s sparse, moody film portrays the 500 million-user website as the ultimate culmination of the infinitely human desire to connect, creep and control. In the same year that Mark Zuckerberg was named Time magazine’s person of the year, The Social Network questions his successes as the petty revenge tactics of a rejected nerd.
9. I Am Love
Directed by: Luca Guadagnino
Pure cinematic lusciousness, I Am Love is a feast for the eyes. Guadagnino’s use of colour and tone is the finest of the year, resulting in a film of repressed emotions that burst operatically through the seams of stuffy bourgeois Milanese society. Robust performances, gorgeous direction and a simple concept combine into a great example of the high art of cinema.
Directed by: Vincenzo Natali
Splice is good old-fashioned weird Canadian horror. Scientists create a new life form that’s part human, part animal and fully whacked out. It is reminiscent of David Cronenberg at his earliest, strangest best. Full of campy special effects, a classic score and typically Canadian weird sex, Splice is thrilling, bizarre and, most of all, fun.
7. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Directed by: Edgar Wright
This movie shocked the heck out of me. Not expecting a whole lot, I was instead treated to two hours of out-of-control, frantic energy matched with earnest, relatable heart. Pilgrim is as modern as a movie gets and, from my out-of-the-loop point of view, an example of the heights of modern pop culture. An overdose of Canadian content seals its inclusion on this list. Not that I’m biased...
6. A Prophet
Directed by: Jaques Audiard
Every year one film is pronounced a modern day Godfather. A Prophet may not live up to that holy hype but is still the best down and dirty crime film of the year. Low-level nobody Malik enters prison on the bottom rung of the crime-world ladder and proceeds to rise through the ranks while inside. Audiard’s film is gritty and gripping, even with the occasional misguided dash of French surrealism.
5. Black Swan
Directed by: Darren Aronofsky
Nice, sweet ballet movie? I don’t think so. Aronofsky’s visually stunning journey into the mental and emotional descent of a dancer discovering her inner black swan is a shocking, horrifying and overall fascinating trip. Every trick in the cinema book is used to capture the age-old fear of losing control and falling prey to our own animalistic desires and emotions. The performances, especially Natalie Portman and Barbara Hershey, are brave, the visuals dark and lush.
4. The Trotsky
Directed by: Jacob Tierney
This was, for me anyway, the most fun film of the year. Jay Baruchel plays a high school student convinced that he is the reincarnation of Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky. He organizes hunger strikes at his father’s factory, asks the apathetic student union what legislative powers they have and attempts to take the principal down with a good old fashioned coup d’état. Hilarious, sweet and incredibly entertaining, The Trotsky makes you wish more films had its spirit and energy.
3. Winter’s Bone
Directed by: Debra Granik
Probably the least fun film of the year, Winter’s Bone is also undoubtably one of the best. Jennifer Lawrence, in a career-making role, plays Ree, a 17-year-old girl who must find her meth-making father among the lowest of the low-down in the bizarre and dangerous society of the Ozark Mountains. This is a tense and emotionally devastating film. I’m not sure if I managed to breathe during the entire movie.
2. Shutter Island
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Scorsese is probably my favourite director of all time, even if that does sound a bit film school, hipster chic. Or maybe it’s chic now to not like him? Either way, the man knows how to direct a good yarn and Shutter Island is a worthy example. Two US Marshals travel to an island for the criminally insane to investigate the disappearance of a patient. It becomes clear early on that nothing is as it seems and everyone is suspect. Or are they? With a touch of film noir, Shutter Island is a classic suspense popcorn movie.
1. The American
Directed by: Anton Corbijn
The American is like a finely crafted play or a piece of classical music where every note counts. George Clooney plays an assassin doing that one last job in Italy and runs into trouble with bosses, love and people who want to kill him. Silence is the real star in a film that is sparse in dialogue and high in intrigue, talent and brooding emotion. Wonderfully slow and meticulously crafted, The American is, admittedly, exactly the type of film that appeals to me, but you know what? It’s my list, so there.


Abstract: During the last years, considerable efforts have been made for the optimization of numerical methods simulating the operation of the Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustors (CFBC), which imply both the accuracy increase and the computational cost decrease. A foremost goal is the efficient description of its operation under isothermal conditions and the in-depth understanding of the governing complex multiphase flow mechanisms. Grid construction and the calculation of the drag force experienced by the inert material in the two-phase flow are two important parameters for the optimization of the numerical approaches in the case of CFB simulation. The aim of the present investigation is to investigate both the effect of grid density distribution on simulation results and the validity of an anisotropic approach for the drag force calculation through an Energy Minimization Multi-Scale (EMMS) scheme. Grid density distribution is found to affect the numerical accuracy and the real time of simulations. Uniform grid density distribution is found to be the most efficient choice in terms of balance between computational cost and numerical accuracy. On the other hand, EMMS scheme improves the efficiency of detecting complex particle structures (clusters) without an explicit modeling of these spatio-temporal formations. Moreover, applying EMMS scheme only for calculation of the z-component of drag force yielded better numerical results compared to a constant interphase momentum exchange coefficient for all the three directions
Abstract: The arithmetic results from the formulation of an EMMS analysis for the calculation of drag coefficient between the co-existing phases in a CFB riser were implemented in a CFD code and three dimensional simulations of the isothermal flow of a 1.2 MWth CFBC unit were performed. Gas and inert material were modeled in an Eulerian fashion. Except from EMMS scheme, Gidaspow's correlation was also tested for reasons of comparison. Gidaspow's drag model is based on the assumption of homogeneous conditions inside a control volume, whilst the EMMS analysis encounters the effect of spatiotemporal multi-scale gas–particle structures on the induced drag force. Moreover, regarding the grid density, smaller control volumes enhance the validity of the homogeneous assumption. Thus, the effect of the grid density on the numerical results was also examined, using two uniform computational grids, consisting of hexahedral computational cells. Numerical results were compared with available experimental data, as far as the pressure drop along the bed is concerned. A good agreement with the experimental data was achieved in the case of the dense grid (43 mm/cell) using both approaches. In the case of the coarse grid (86 mm/cell), Gidaspow's correlation clearly under-predicted the experimentally measured pressure drop along the bed. This under-prediction was more significant in the lower part of the bed. On the other hand, the implementation of the EMMS scheme increased the accuracy of the model, mainly in the bottom region, since particles clustering was taken into account, a phenomenon which is more evident in latter region. In this area the drag force calculated via EMMS method is considerably less than the drag force calculated by Gidaspow's correlation. Overall, it is proven that the EMMS model is a very promising numerical tool for the more accurate drag force calculation since it reproduces numerically the effect of clustering mechanism on the time evolution of this complicated phenomenon, increasing the accuracy of the predictions without the need of denser numerical grids.
Abstract: Range and size increment of industrial applications regarding Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) technology raise numerous design and operating problems. Further insight into the governing and complex multiphase flow physics regarding CFB operation can be provided by CFD analysis. However, it has been proven during the recent years that multi-scale phenomena occurring in CFB reactors cannot be accurately reproduced by conventional models. Such models are unable to accurately predict the momentum exchange between the co-existing phases (gas and inert material) when calculating the drag coefficient. The main reason is that gas–solid two-phase flow features spatiotemporal multi-scale structures, named clusters, as the heterogeneous flow field is developing. Aiming to evaluate the particles tendency to aggregate in clusters and describe the effects of this complicated mechanism on the main characteristics of the induced multiphase flow field, the advanced Energy Minimization Multi-Scale (EMMS) analysis is applied. The EMMS scheme comprises of a set of equalities, constraints and a minimization energy equation, solved for a number of volume fraction's and slip velocity's values, using the optimization software General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS).


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Bajaj Corp’s Q1 result: GST impacts volume offtake; fund-raising next key event
Its conference call threw up interesting insights into how FMCG, of which Bajaj was the first to announce results this fiscal year, would pan out.
Anubhav SahuMoneycontrol research
Bajaj Corporation, a leading manufacturer in the light hair oil segment (61 percent of market share), reported its first quarter results on Wednesday. Its conference call threw up interesting insights into how FMCG, of which Bajaj was the first to announce results this fiscal year, would pan out. While the numbers were unimpressive, its plan to raise Rs 1,000 crore and seek shareholders' approval on July 18 is the key event for investors to look at.
Quarterly Result Snapshot
Third Consecutive Month of Volume Decline
Company reported sales de-growth of -3.6 percent (YoY) in Q1 2018 majorly on account of GST transition related issues and channel destocking. There was a decline observed in both value (-4 percent YoY) and volume (-8 percent) terms for almost all products. This is the third consecutive quarter of volume erosion and a slew of reform measures starting from demonetization to GST had a perceptible impact on the supply chain.
Company’s flagship product Bajaj Almond drop hair oil (93 percent of Q1 2018 sales) witnessed 7 percent volume de-growth. On QoQ basis, volume and value have shrunk but management attributed the fall to channel destocking and reduced offtake in the supply chain ahead of the GST deadline in June. The management underlined improved volume growth of about 6 percent during month of April and May.
The management indicated that at the industry level, volume growth was observed for the Amla category with offtake seen in both urban and rural areas. Management highlights this as improving signs for the hair oil industry and would lead to upgrade to Almond drops hair oil, once a sustained economic recovery happens.
Margins largely impacted by a surge in raw material prices
The company reported a contraction of 385 bps in EBITDA margin (31.51 percent) on account of higher raw material and employee cost partially offset by lower promotion cost. Prices of key raw material, light liquid paraffin (LLP, 9.7 percent of sales) had appreciated in June quarter by 33 percent which majorly weighed on margins. However, going forward, as the crude oil prices are expected to stabilise around USD 50-60/barrel, oil derivatives are not expected to witness huge up-moves. The management didn’t provide an explicit guidance but hinted at maintaining current EBITDA margin.
Inventory restocking to gradually pick up
Inventories at the distributor and retail level have reduced to 5 and 7 days, respectively. Usually inventory remains at 30 days and 45 days, respectively. The company is hopeful that the inventory level at distributor’s level would normalise by the end of current quarter though at retailers end it would take some more time as the GST registration progresses.
Long term drivers – dominant position in the light hair oil segment
Hair oil industry is estimated to be worth Rs 10,000 crore which also includes Rs 3,300 crore of coconut hair oil segment. The market size of light hair oil segment is about Rs 1700 crore (17 percent of the hair oil market) and has been growing at a CAGR of 13.2 percent (FY10-17). Sub segment of Almonds drops hair oil (60 percent of light hair oil) has witnessed growth in a higher trajectory of 17 percent CAGR during same period.
Last quarter, despite facing volume de-growth, Bajaj Corp has been able to sustain its market share of 61 percent (broadly the same range since FY15) while maintaining its pricing power. A comparative price of its 100 ml Almond drops is 33 percent higher than the nearest competitor Keo Karpin (Dey’s medical). The company is confident of maintaining its pricing discipline and market share, going forward. Other close competitors are Marico, Emami and Dabur India.
Pursuit for inorganic growth
The company has repeatedly mentioned that it is open to the inorganic route to grow. In this context it is worth noting that Bajaj Corp is seeking shareholders’ approval on 18th July for raising Rs 1000 crore from the market.
Valuation and price performance
In last two years, Bajaj Corp has been one of the laggards in terms of performance. Stock declined by 16 percent compared to 35 percent rise in BSE FMCG index.
In terms of valuation, the company is trading at an attractive multiple of 31x trailing earnings (Peer average: 51) and EV/EBITDA of 20x (Peer average: 29) which caps the downside in the light of superior margins and return ratios.
We acknowledge the adverse transition impact on the company’s supply chain on account of government’s reforms and the likelihood of increasing competitive intensity. However, we also think that the company’s openness to inorganic route and emphasis on product diversification can position it for another growth leg.Follow @anubhavsays

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‘Substantial reason to believe’ Reps. Fallon and Rutherford violated STOCK Act, ethics office finds
Members are required to report their securities trades over $1,000 within 45 days
There is “substantial reason to believe” Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, and John Rutherford, R-Fla., both violated the STOCK Act by failing to properly report their stock trades, according to reports by the Office of Congressional Ethics.
Under the STOCK Act, members are required to report their securities trades over $1,000 within 45 days of the execution on forms called periodic transaction reports, also known as PTRs. The penalty for late transactions is $200. These rules are in place to provide transparency around lawmakers' trades, and to deter them from using nonpublic information gleaned from their jobs to make trades that enrich themselves.
Robust reporting by Insider Inc. on members failing to file periodic transaction reports has grabbed the attention of Capitol Hill over the past year. OCE investigating such matters shows an appetite for congressional watchdogs to examine STOCK Act violations. Whether the Ethics Committee will take action is unclear. Whether lawmakers will tighten restrictions on member stock trading also remains nebulous.
Fallon’s periodic transaction reports “evidence a pattern of late disclosure of reportable transactions, which continued even after he was on notice of his STOCK Act filing obligations,” the OCE report said. Between January and December 2021, Fallon failed to disclose in a timely manner 122 transactions at a value between $9 million and $21 million, the OCE found.
Fallon, a first-term lawmaker, filed his first periodic transaction report on June 17, 2021, a filing that had 93 transactions between January and April of that year for a value range of $7.8 million to $17.5 million.
“All of these transactions were disclosed late under the STOCK Act’s filing deadlines, and the majority of the trades were reported outside the Committee’s grace period, meaning they warranted a fine payment,” the OCE report said.
A second late filing, dated July 2, included 26 disclosures between $1.2 million and $3.1 million. Two of those disclosures should have triggered a fine, the OCE said.
Fallon on Aug. 15 paid fines for the late filings: one check for $200 and another check for $400. Because Fallon didn’t cooperate with the OCE review, the office couldn’t ask him how the fines were calculated and assessed by the House Ethics Committee, the report said.
Fallon also filed periodic transaction reports with late disclosures on Aug. 18 and Dec. 29 of 2021, the OCE said.
The report says, “evidence collected by the OCE suggests that Rep. Fallon knew, or should have known, about his PTR filing obligations by February 2021.”
The OCE recommends the House Ethics Committee should subpoena the uncooperative Fallon, according to the report.
"In sum, this was an entirely inadvertent oversight by a brand-new Member of Congress. As soon as he was aware of the issue, he conducted the due diligence required to completely and accurately correct the record by reporting the late transactions," Kate Belinski, a lawyer for Fallon, said in a letter to the Ethics Committee.
Rutherford 'on notice'
Rutherford, who was sworn into Congress in 2017, routinely trades securities in IRA accounts and his periodic transaction reports “evidence a pattern of late disclosure of reportable transactions made in these accounts, which continued even after he was on notice of his STOCK Act filing obligations,” the OCE said.
He did not file his first periodic transaction report until Aug. 20, 2018, despite making reportable trades starting in July 2017. That report had 136 late reportable disclosures between $631,000 and $3.2 million. Of those, 134 transactions should have triggered a fine, the OCE found.
Rutherford continued to make late disclosures on Aug. 9, 2019; Dec. 18, 2019; May 1, 2020; July 29, 2020; Oct. 20, 2020; Feb. 2, 2021; and on Nov. 19, 2021. In total, between his swearing in and December 2021, Rutherford disclosed 157 late reported transactions valued between $652,000 and $3.5 million, the OCE found.
Rutherford provided OCE with an $800 receipt of payment for “Ethics fees” from the House Office of the Clerk.
The OCE suggests the House Ethics Committee subpoena Rutherford and Jen Bradley, chief of staff for Rutherford. Both of them declined to provide requested information to the OCE, the report said.
"In sum, this was an entirely inadvertent oversight by the Congressman and his Chief of Staff, and all transactions have now been fully and accurately reported. He paid all fines owed and put a new system in place for future PTR tracking and filing," Belinski, who also represents Rutherford, wrote to the Ethics panel.
Knotted on Jacobs
A report concerning allegations of Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-N.Y. not filing timely stock trade reports was left unresolved by the OCE because of a tie vote. As a result, a truncated one-page report was released.
The House Ethics Committee, which has the ability to impose discipline and issue subpoenas, is investigating all three matters.
"Congressman Jacobs takes compliance and transparency seriously, and as such, proactively filed the PTRs in question and worked with the House Ethics Committee to pay the applicable fine. The Congressman looks forward to the Committee meeting in person in order to complete their review and resolve this matter," Christian Chase, a spokesperson for Jacobs, said in an emailed statement.


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The city's highest point – 167m above sea level and with panoramic views over the mountain-framed downtown skyscrapers – this 52-hectare park claims to house specimens of every tree native to Canada. Sports fields, manicured lawns and formal gardens keep the locals happy, and you'll likely also see wide-eyed couples posing for their wedding photos in particularly picturesque spots. This is a good place to view local birdlife: keep your eyes peeled for chickadees, hummingbirds and huge bald eagles whirling high overhead.
Check out the synchronized fountains at the park's summit – home to the Bloedel Conservatory – where you'll also find a hulking Henry Moore bronze called Knife Edge – Two Piece. If you want to be taken out to the ball game here, the park's beloved Nat Bailey Stadium is also a popular summer hangout for catching games of the Vancouver Canadians baseball team.

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Long-time AUPE activist Jason Heistad was re-elected to his third term as executive secretary-treasurer in a ballot held Friday morning. Heistad previously spent eight years serving as a vice-president.
Delegates also elected a team of six new vice-presidents after four ballots. Mike Dempsey, Rod Feland, Bonnie Gostola, James Hart, Susan Slade and Karen Weiers will officially begin their two-year terms after being sworn in at Convention on Saturday afternoon.
Guy Smith was acclaimed to his fifth term as AUPE president on Thursday.
AUPE represents more than 90,000 members in provincial government services, health care, education and boards, agencies and local governments.
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Poodles are some of America's favorite dogs — and Miniature Poodles seem to be folks' favorite! Their name comes from the German word for “puddle” — they were originally bred as water retrievers. That traditional puffy styling was meant to keep their joints warmer while they were fetching their prey from the water. These days, Poodles are more likely to be companions than hunters, however.
Because they don't produce much dander and shed infrequently, Poodles have been crossbred to create more kinds of dogs that are less aggravating to allergy sufferers. These include the Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel + Poodle), the Labradoodle (Labrador Retriever + Poodle), and the Whoodle (Wheaten Terrier + Poodle).
Originally from Central Europe and Germany, this small-sized breed can grow to between 10-15 pounds and lives an average of 10-18 years. The breed is recognized by the American Kennel Club and classified as a member of the Non-Sporting group.
AKC Recognized: Y
Breed's Original Pastime: Retrieving
Origin: Germany, Central Europe
Breed Group: Non-Sporting
Average Lifespan: 10-18 years
Bark Factor: Moderate
AKC RANKING 8
FAMILY gun dog, companion, water dog
AREA OF ORIGIN Germany and Central Europe
DATE OF ORIGIN 1500s
ORIGINAL FUNCTION water retrieving, performer
TODAY'S FUNCTION companion
AVERAGE SIZE OF MALE Height: 10-15 Weight: 12-18
AVERAGE SIZE OF FEMALE Height: 10-15 Weight: 12-18
OTHER NAME barbone, caniche
Energy level High energy
Exercise needs Medium
Playfullness Very playful
Affection level Very affectionate
Friendliness toward other dogs Very friendly
Friendliness toward other pets Friendly
Friendliness toward strangers Very friendly
Ease of training Hard to train
Watchdog ability High
Protection ability Not very protective
Grooming needs High maintenance
Cold tolerance Medium tolerance
Heat tolerance Medium tolerance
BEHAVIOR & TRAINING
WHAT IS A MINIATURE POODLE'S PERSONALITY LIKE?
Miniature Poodles are every bit as smart and obedient as their standard-sized cousins, but they tend to be livelier, friendlier, and more playful. They can be sensitive, and will often bond with one special member of their chosen family. They're great with kids and play well with other supervised dogs.
WHAT IS MINIATURE POODLE BEHAVIOR LIKE?
This is a very active breed. Poodles love to run, walk, or swim — preferably with you by their side. These dogs want to be on the go.
HOW EASY IS IT TO TRAIN A MINIATURE POODLE?
This breed is very amenable to training. Poodles are extremely intelligent and eager to please. Their smarts and amenability make them ideal candidates for social therapy, seeing eye, and service work. These dogs excel in obedience, agility, hunting, and tracking.
CARE & HEALTH
HOW MUCH DO MINIATURE POODLES SHED AND WHAT ARE THEIR GROOMING NEEDS?
A Miniature Poodle's hair doesn't shed much. If you bring a Poodle home, though, you're going to be very good friends with your dog groomer. This breed requires clipping at least every other month. You'll also spend a lot of time brushing her hair to prevent mats and tangles.
WHAT HEALTH PROBLEMS DO MINIATURE POODLES HAVE?
As a breed, Poodles are generally healthy. Some are prone to eye ailments, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, skin disease, blood clotting disorders, and thyroid or adrenal gland issues.
Miniature and Toy Poodles are also susceptible to orthopedic problems, including slipping kneecaps and circulation disorders.
Breed history has moved while this section is under construction. Please check out the first tab for fun facts about this breed's history. You can also read on to learn about this breed's ideal family situation.
ARE MINIATURE POODLES GOOD FOR PEOPLE WITH ALLERGIES?
The American Kennel Club lists Miniature Poodles among its breeds recommended for allergy sufferers.
This breed sheds infrequently and predictably, and produces less dander than most dogs.
You can reduce your furry friend's impact on your allergies with frequent baths and brushings to reduce loose hairs and aggravating proteins in your pet's dander. Use a damp cloth to wipe off your dog after you've been playing outside. Smaller dogs have less surface area, and so produce comparatively less dander than larger breeds — definitely something to keep in mind with a dog as small as a Miniature Poodle! Remember that no breed is 100% hypoallergenic, and any breed can aggravate allergies.
WHAT IS A MINIATURE POODLE'S BEST DAY?
A Miniature Poodle's very best day is going to include a lot of activity. She'll like it best if you can take her to play in the water somewhere, and let her run around until she's run her fill.
SHOULD I ADOPT A MINIATURE POODLE?
For all their posh appearance, Poodles can live just about anywhere. With enough exercise, they're well suited to apartment dwelling. They're equally comfortable in warm and cold environments. Admittedly, they do require some serious grooming. But there's a reason these dogs are so popular: they're playful, affectionate, and very, very smart. Train and treat a Poodle right, and she could be your perfect puffball pet.
Have you decided that a Miniature Poodle is the perfect dog for you? Why not be your new best friend's hero and adopt a rescue! Be sure to check out our article on what to expect when you're adopting a dog or cat.

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J&K: Parties Up The Ante; Militants Lie Low
19 November 2008
The Indian Express
: Accusing the previous Congress-PDP Government of corruption and mismanagement, National Conference (NC) chief Omar Abdullah on Wednesday promised to address the unemployment problem in the state if voted to power. 'In the name of development, the PDP-Congress government has given the state unemployment, financial mismanagement, poverty, bad roads, dry taps, poor health care and crippled education system,' the star campaigner of NC said addressing a series of public meetings in Rajouri district. The winter chill was no deterrent to people as the four constituencies of Leh and Kargil districts went to polls on Monday in the first phase of elections. While few dared to venture out in the bitter cold during the morning, polling soon picked up pace, with the four Assembly segments of Ladakh - Leh, Nobra, Kargil and Zanskar - recording a cumulative turnout of 60 per cent. 'The coalition government which came into power in 2002 by raising hollow slogans and making false promises, completely failed to address the problem of unemployment in the state leading to restlessness among the youth,' Omar said. He stated that the model of regional autonomy as envisaged by the party will distribute power to the regional and sub-regional level, thereby ensuring the participation of the people of all regions and sub-regions in the decision-making process. The topmost priority of the NC would be to address the unemployment problem and for that the party will come out with a special package, Omar said adding ‘the party will also open new avenues for the young and ensure that in each household there is at least one earning hand’. 'We will re-start the process of recruitment in the Police Department by sending the Director General of Police (DGP) to remote areas as was being done during the previous NC government,' he said. He added that the party would also lower the qualification bar for appointment of constables and class-IV staff to middle pass and not metric as imposed by the erstwhile government.


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Yao Ceremonial Artifacts (Ohio University)
Ohio University has collaborated with Artstor to share 3,714 images of art works and objects created by the Yao people, an ethnic minority from northern Vietnam. The collection includes ceremonial and temple art dating from the 19th and 20th centuries, with examples of hand scrolls, hanging scrolls, masks, head dress-type objects, manuscripts, and textiles. These images will be selected from Ohio University's Yao Ceremonial Artifacts Collection, which is housed in the Frederick and Kazuko Harris Fine Arts Library.
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* Image totals should be regarded as an approximation until a given collection is 100% complete. Users should also bear in mind that the number of images available to them may vary from country to country, reflecting ARTstor’s approach to addressing an international copyright landscape that itself varies from country to country.
Last updated: May 3, 2011
Unknown, Scroll, ca. 19th / Early 20th century. Yao Ceremonial Artifacts (Ohio University)

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Vertical Garden Flag - Viva LA Venice Beach
The all-over-print garden flag is a great decoration for all kinds of homes. For example, it can be used in any gardens, patios, porches, and yards to add joy to the harvest of the fall. Furthermore, it also can be a delicate gift for your friend or lover.
- Size: 11.5 x 17.5 inch (29 cm x 44 cm)
- Single-reverse and double-sided printing available
- The flag is made of good quality polyester and mildew resistant fabric. Additionally, the flag also is strengthened by a canvas header, which keeps it fastness, and durability.
- The color is very sharp and vivid. In addition, the dye has been processed for sun fade resistance. It is definitely perfect for indoor and outdoor use
- Using advanced cut and sew sublimation printing, the image is vivid, the color is bright and strong, it will never be discolored
- Machine washable and fade-resistant.
- The product is made on demand. No minimum required.


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Woman Blames Miscarriage on Puddle of Sanitizer
SAN DIEGO (CN) – A pregnant woman miscarried after slipping on a substance leaking from a hand sanitizer dispenser, the woman claims in San Diego County Superior Court.
Misty Translavina sued Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, and Southern California Permanente Medical Group on May 27.
On the evening of April 8, 2015, Translavina says, she went to the Kaiser hospital at Zion Ave. to check on her fiancé, who had been admitted for abdominal pain, and tell him that the at-home pregnancy test she had taken was positive.
“When she exited the elevator into the hallway, to walk toward her fiancé’s room, without warning she slipped and fell due to an unknown slippery substance on the hospital floor,” the complaint states.
She was several weeks pregnant when she fell -- "violently" twisting her lower body right and her upper body left, and then landing on her right hip and abdominal area, according to the complaint.
Translavina claims the culprit was a leaky hand sanitizer dispenser, which had dripped so much goo there was a "pool" of it on the floor.
Since the dispenser’s catch-tray was overflowing it had likely been leaking for some time, and Kaiser should have known that the puddle of hand sanitizer posed a danger to anyone walking nearby, the complaint states.
When Translavina told her fiancé what happened, he urged her to tell the head nurse on duty. But the nurse did not offer to evaluate her and “acted indifferent” when Translavina showed her the puddle where she slipped, according to the complaint.
The next morning, Translavina says, she woke up sore and in pain. Concerned about her pregnancy, she immediately visited her OB/GYN, who confirmed her pregnancy and told her to relax as much as possible.
Though she obeyed the doctor’s orders, three days later she woke up with vaginal bleeding and made an appointment for a blood test to check her HCG (human chorionic gonadoptropin) levels, which indicate when a woman is pregnant, the complaint states.
When she returned to the doctor a few days later, Translavina says, she was told that she had lost her baby.
She says the news was “emotionally devastating” and caused her to suffer “a series of anxiety attacks and deep emotional distress."
Had Kaiser kept its floors clean, Translavina says, she would probably still be pregnant.
She seeks general damages, reimbursement for medical expenses and lost earnings for premises liability and negligence.
She is represented by Eliyahu Yuli Kaplunovsky of Sunnyvale.

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Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is a beautiful climbing plant with fenestrations throughout it's leaves. Native to Southern Thailand and Malaysia, this plant has become increasing popular. Although, it commonly known as a mini Monstera or Philodendron 'Ginny', it has no relation to the Monstera Deliciosa. As this plant grows, it will require support to maintain an upright appearance.
LIGHT Medium to bright indirect light
WATER Water when soil is 25% - 50% dry
This plant is toxic. Keep out of reach from children and pets.
Nature is unique - actual plant may vary from photo.


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How can I tell the difference between muscular back pain and a problem with my spine?
Low back pain (lumbago) is a common musculoskeletal disorder, affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. It is the second most common cause of missed days of work, behind the common cold! The causes of lower back pain are varied. A low back muscle strain occurs when the muscle fibers are abnormally stretched or torn. A lumbar sprain occurs when the ligaments (tough bands of tissue that hold bone together) are torn from their attachments. When the lumbar spine is strained or sprained, inflammation of the soft tissue results, which can cause pain and muscle spasms. People are often surprised at how painful and debilitating a lumbar strain or sprain can be, as these are not small injuries. That said, over 90% of patients are able to completely recover within a month. If not, the problem is more likely related to a spine condition and should be evaluated by a physician. In addition, if you experience progressive weakness, loss of bladder or bowel function, and are in severe, constant pain, you should be evaluated by a physician.
How is osteoporosis treated?
The goal of osteoporosis treatment is to prevent the occurrence of fractures. Treatment typically will include education on diet and nutrition, exercise, and medications. A necessary first step in treating osteoporosis is having a thorough knowledge of the appropriate calcium and vitamin D intake levels as well as overall nutrition. In addition, the appropriate exercise and fitness routines are another step towards maintaining bone density and reducing the risk of falls. Finally, the proper medications can help reduce the risk of fractures. These classes of medications work by helping to strengthen the bones and prevent further bone loss.
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What is degenerative disc disease?
Degenerative disk disease (DDD) is not really a disease, but a term used to describe the normal changes that may occur in the disk during the aging process. While disk degeneration is a normal part of aging and for most people is not a problem, for certain individuals, a degenerated disk can cause severe constant chronic pain. While DDD can take place throughout the spine, it most often occurs in the disks of the neck (cervical region) and lower back (lumbar region).
The disks in the spine function as shock absorbers between the bones (vertebrae). The disks allow for the spine to flex, bend, and twist. As we age, the disks can break down, or degenerate, which may result in DDD. Age-related changes include loss of fluid in the disks and/or annular tears. Loss of fluid results in the disk being less flexible and reduces its ability to act as a shock absorber. Annular tears (tiny tears or cracks in the outer layer of the disk) also compromise disk function. These changes occur more frequently in people who smoke cigarettes, those who do heavy physical work, and people who are overweight.
Symptoms depend on the location of the affected disk. A degenerated disk in the neck may result in neck and/or arm pain, while a degenerated disk in the lower back may result in pain in the back, buttocks, and/or legs. The pain is often worse with movements such as bending over, reaching up, or twisting. Treatment options are best discussed with your physician, as the plan is tailored to the patient’s individual problem.
What is “incomplete sacralization?” After a car accident, this was found in my x-ray report. Will it be a problem in the future?
The lower spine (lumbar region) usually consists of 5 distinct bones (vertebrae). Sometimes, it appears on x-rays that the bottom lumbar vertebra (#5) is trying to fuse with the sacrum. The fifth lumbar vertebrae is not completely separate, but it’s not completely fused, like the other bones in the sacrum. This condition is not one that develops or progresses. It is a congenital condition, meaning that people are born that way. However, this transitional vertebrae changes the biomechanics of the lower spine in terms of how it handles strain and shear forces. This may place additional stress on the lower part of the spine and contribute to degeneration of the lumbar spine. Incomplete sacralization, itself, does not need to be treated. However, it may contribute to degeneration of the lumbar spine, which may eventually require medical attention and treatment.
In what ways are a woman’s reproductive organs connected to conditions of the spine?
There is no direct connection between a women’s reproductive system and low back pain. However, there are many disease processes of the female reproductive system that can refer or masquerade as low back pain. Some of the conditions include endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, urinary tract infections, fibroids, ovarian tumor, and salpingitis.
Kenneth J. H. Lee, MD
Modern Spine, PLLC
With offices in:
Sugar Land and

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text: In ancient Israel, only high priests were allowed through the veil into the "Holy of Holies" of the temple. Thousands of years later, this legacy continues with a baby girl. As the Great Depression looms, Naomi is born with the legendary "birth veil" over her face. In those superstitious times, many believed this meant the child possessed supernatural abilities. After leaving their Jewish faith in the old country, Naomi's family dabbled in such mystical beliefs. But what would "the veil" really mean to Naomi and what does it mean to us today? And who is the mysterious visitor only little Naomi can see? Part the curtains of time with Naomi, then her daughter and granddaughter, as each discovers the hidden secrets of the veil.

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by Catrien Ross
Japanese folklore is abundant with tales of ghostly creatures and the supernatural. In Haunted Japan, author Catrien Ross reveals the legends that have been passed down for generations and continue to terrify us today.
This book is an unparalleled insight into the dark corners of the Japanese psyche—a world filled with horrifying creatures including Oni (demons with fierce and ghastly appearances), Yurei (Japanese ghosts who inhabit the world of the living), and Yokai (supernatural monsters). The book also includes several traditional Japanese legends, concluding with two of the most famous ghost stories—that of the wronged wife Oiwa and the tale of the Peony Lantern.
Paperback: 160 Pages
Product Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm
Published by Tuttle Publishing


Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on "Fox & Friends" Monday that Democrats have been less helpful than Mexico when it comes to addressing the border crisis.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., isn’t having any of President Trump’s concurrence.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has wielded her power to quash a faction of Democrats rallying for President Trump’s impeachment, but frustrated members within the party
President Trump was apparently so perturbed by his chief of staff coughing during an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos in the Oval Office last week,
Mayor Pete Buttigieg doesn’t believe he’ll be the first gay president if elected in 2020.
President Trump said Democrats could stop stonewalling over immigration and solve the issue with just a quick meeting, in remarks broadcast Sunday with ABC News’ "This Week" anchor
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott enacted a two-year spending bill this weekend that included a $1 million public safety campaign for firearm storage opposed by the National
"I think it needs to be clear, and hopefully it is clear to Iran, that basically, this is it," Kinzinger said.
President Trump, in remarks broadcast Sunday, said former President Obama "certainly must have known about" what he characterized as high-level efforts by "FBI low-lifes" and other
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, unveiled another plan geared toward ending racial inequality on Saturday, pledging that as president he would vastly expand the federal government's investment
Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe said he wanted to see an "immediate" impeachment inquiry based on what came out of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report.
Rep. Adam Schiff. D-Calif., often a harsh critic of President Trump, agrees with him on one thing: the idea that Iran was behind the bombing
Beto O’Rourke became the latest Democratic presidential candidate to support the idea of impeaching President Trump – arguing that the president’s comments earlier in the
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Sunday slammed President Trump’s recent move to direct Attorney General William Barr look into the origins of the
In her first Sunday morning show appearance since taking office, New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned that there is "very real risk" President Trump
In a testy interview that aired on Sunday, President Trump said that he read “every word” of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report – claiming
Fresh off of his emotional testimony before the House Judiciary Constitution Subcommittee on behalf of 9/11 victims and first responders, Jon Stewart continued to lobby
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is in full force with his push for democratic socialism as he looks to increase support for his 2020 presidential campaign.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated on Sunday President Trump’s claim that Iran was behind last week’s attacks on oil tankers near the strategic Strait
Fifty-seven percent of voters feel optimistic about the economy. That’s down from 66 percent who felt that way when President Trump was inaugurated in early 2017,
Most voters don’t think impeachment is in President Trump’s future.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is still, by far, the leader in the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination race.
An unhinged trespasser broke into the empty Queens campaign offices of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Saturday, and barricaded himself into a closet before cops hauled
Sponsors of legal immigrants to the United States received word Friday that they’ll be on the hook “for every dollar” if those immigrants end up
Some Republicans in Congress on Friday reintroduced a proposal calling for a ban on burning the American flag – and they’ve already won an endorsement


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Rottnest Island is WA’s very own Island getaway, offering a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery and some of the world’s finest beaches and bays. Located just 19 kilometres off the coast of Fremantle, it’s a special place for locals and a popular destination for interstate and international visitors.
Known to local Aboriginal people as Wadjemup, which means ‘place of spirits’ in the Whadjuk language, the Island is of significance to Aboriginal communities across the State. Artifacts have been found at a number of sites on Rottnest Island pre-dating 6,500 years, indicating previous Aboriginal occupation of this area prior to the separation of the Island from the mainland. The first Europeans took up residence on the island shortly after the settlement of the Swan River Colony in 1829. Today Rottnest Island is a relaxed, car free island offering world class beaches and stunning bays, casual dining, walk trails, swimming, snorkeling, bike riding, and an abundance of
Rottnest Island has 63 beaches and 20 blissful bays to explore. Visitors and locals alike spend lazy, warm days swimming, snorkeling or bike riding, and balmy evenings with a cold drink over a BBQ. Children play tirelessly, the sun shines endlessly and the relaxed, idyllic island is abuzz with good family friendly cheer.

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Cover up those plants tonight!
Environment Canada is advising patchy frost could develop throughout our region overnight.
Frost advisory in effect for:
- Agawa – Lake Superior Park
- Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island
- Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay
Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas.
Patchy frost is likely tonight into Friday morning across portions of northeastern and central Ontario.
Mostly cloudy skies this afternoon should give way to at least a partial clearing tonight allowing ground temperatures to fall to near or below the freezing mark.
Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.