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24-26 March 2021 Rīga Stradiņš University (Virtual Great Hall)
- Insight into the plenary sessions
We face considerable challenges when it comes to ensuring that the most robust science is used to deliver justice, and that access to legal protections is made available to the greatest number of people. Technological innovation is enabling ever greater insights and capabilities, and is creating opportunities to obtain accurate intelligence and evidence more rapidly. However, the science applied within justice systems operates at a complex intersection of law, government, and community - creating a dynamic and interconnected environment with diverse and sometimes competing interests.
COVID-19 threatens to become one of the most difficult tests humanity has faced in modern history. As the pandemic has spread, it has taken lives, stirred anxiety and political drama, overwhelmed health systems, and triggered potentially lasting geopolitical change.
E-health involves a broad group of activities that use electronic means to deliver health-related information, resources and services: it is the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for health. E-health encompasses a range of standards, tools and activities that use electronic means to deliver information, resources and services in relation to health and social care. At the heart of e-health is a vision of improving the quality of health information, strengthening national health systems and ensuring accessible, high-quality health care for all.
Why is e-health important? Member states in Europe are under increasing pressure to ensure that national health systems meet the demand for the delivery of high quality, readily available services in spite of zero-growth, or decreasing health budgets. Recent advances in mobile technologies, improvements in broadband coverage and the growing acceptance of tele-health and mobile health (m-health) solutions are providing new and attractive options for delivering health care. As a result, many governments are investing in e-health as a means of reforming health systems and for ensuring equitable and affordable access to health care.
The ultimate goal of Precision Medicine, also referred to as Personalised Medicine, is to enable the use of information about a patient’s genes and environment. Physicians and scientists can utilise this data in order to identify or predict diseases, delay or prevent the onset of disease, and develop effective treatment more accurately. This could be aided by sciences like genomics, developing technology to better parse massive data sets, and by improving our understanding of the relationship between differences in DNA and basic biological mechanisms. However, Precision Medicine faces challenges related to the healthcare workforce, costs, equal access to care, and data privacy.
Everyone must be empowered to master artificial intelligence.
Technology innovation in the realm of robotics and artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming education, and updating the skills required to succeed in workplaces and classrooms. Building future-ready education systems requires curricula fit for the 21st century, and the consistent delivery of freely-available education for everyone.
24 March Virtual
10:00–10:30 'The state’s legitimate influence on individuals' personal freedom'
(Egils Levits, President of Latvia)
10:30 - 10:45 LMT, TBC 10:45–11:15 'The Politics of Emptiness in the Time of the Pandemic'
(Dace Dzenovska, University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
11:15–11:30 'Covid-19: science for everyday practice'
(Ludmila Vīksna, RSU)
25 March Virtual
(Janek Metsallik, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia)
9:00–9:30 'Biomaterials/Predictive Medicine'
(Mauro Alini, AO Foundation, Davos, Switzerland)
26 March Virtual
8:30–9:00 'Technology- and data-driven molecular precision medicine'
(Olli Kallioniemi, SciLifeLab, Stockholm, Sweden)
9:00–9:30 'Genotypes of complex diseases and its application in precision medicine'
(Andreas Metspalu, Head of the Estonian Biobank, Tartu, Estonia)
9:30–10:00 'Modern regenerative medicine – hematopoietic stem cell niche'
(Robert Oostendorp, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany)
- Plenary Speakers


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Green Poodle Creations is the name of a small, home based, hand craft business located in Mineral Wells, Texas. The focus is on creating new, unusual, decorative, and functional items as well as interesting digital graphics for products available from print on demand services.
For the tangible hand made items, whimsy is the goal. This is generally achieved through color, texture, and the combination of disparate elements. Upcycling is a favorite activity and GPC has a lifetime backlog of upcycling projects waiting in the wings.
For the digital graphics, self expression (both mine and yours) is the goal. Available designs range from stark typographic memes to colorful repeating patterns. Some are shamelessly commercial while others are self-indulgent or, sometimes, altruistic. All are subject to change without notice and can form the basis for custom work upon request.
The primary outlet for GPC's creations is the Green Poodle Boutique which, at present, consists of links to various online retailers who carry the products.
This site, Green Poodle Creations, is the BLOG with 6 pages:
So, welcome to Green Poodle Creations. I hope you enjoy your visit and will come back often. I welcome your comments and suggestions so please feel free to fill out the form below. (Privacy note: I hate SPAM and will NOT use your information to bombard you with said e-mails.)
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The Tetrad 60 carries a week’s worth of gear through the cobbled streets of old Avignon with the confidence of a mountain goat, and its 3-in-1 travel cover, ActiveShield compartment, and deployable daypack add adventure readiness for your weekend escape to Chamonix. -Quick adjust torso length for a custom fit -Lockable zippers for added security while traveling -3D Foam Breathable Backpanel
Combining week long volume with a streamlined profile, the ventilated, adjustable FreeFloat suspension on the Zulu 65 gives you incredible year round versatility. The large, U-Zip opening makes access and organization of your gear a snap.
At 55 liters, this pack is a weekenders dream. The Zulu 55's FreeFloat suspension provides ventilated, wicking support for those summer trips where you can't escape the sun, but if the sky's darken, the included raincover has you prepared.
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(JTA) — At least three Jewish people in Morocco, including a mother and her son related to the head of Israel’s Labor Party, have died of the coronavirus.
Ari Peretz, a 52-year-old businessman, died Thursday in Casablanca. His mother, Simone, died Tuesday at 75, according to Amir Peretz, a lawmaker in the Israeli Knesset.
A third member of the community, Michel Tourgeman, 62, also has died, Amir Peretz told Channel 12.
Simone Peretz was in critical condition prior to her death and did not know that her son also was ill when she passed away, Amir Peretz wrote.
Yemin Peretz, her husband and Ari’s father, also is in critical condition. He is receiving “good medical care,” as did his late wife and son, Amir Peretz said. He did not specify how the Peretz family of Casablanca is related to him.
Some 2,000 Jews live in Morocco, which has had 37 corona-related deaths in total.
According to one theory, several Jewish people contracted the coronavirus at a wedding in the city of Agadir.
In early March, a London rabbi who was diagnosed with the virus visited with the synagogue and Jewish school in Casablanca, he confirmed to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Rabbi Yoni Golker began displaying symptoms shortly after his return.
On Tuesday, Casablanca police arrested a 35-year-old man allegedly for spreading false information accusing a Jewish local man and a non-Jewish businessman of spreading the virus, Morocco World News reported. Neither the suspect nor the men he accused were named.


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We are reviewing all the cancelled shows and renewed shows of the season.
And this is some great news for a big budget production such as Spartacus, since Starz has decided to renew Spartacus for a second season even before premiering the first season, set for January 21st.
This marks a great chance to develop the characters and not to worry creatively to make it too fast.
It´s not common to see this kind of chances on TV nowadays, so kudos to Starz for renewing Spartacus for a second season even before the premiere.
What is Spartacus: Blood and Sand about? Plot
Spartacus: Blood and Sand is an upcoming Starz original TV series that will premiere in January, 2010. The series focuses on Spartacus, a Roman gladiator (played by Andy Whitfield), who later became the leader of a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic. The show has been advertised as featuring some of the most graphic sex scenes ever produced on television. The violence is also very bloody and it is slated for a TV-MA rating.
Are you going to watch Spartacus: Blood and Sand, now knowing that the show has been renewed for a second season even before starting?

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A slot is a narrow notch or groove, as in a keyway in a piece of machinery or a slit for coins in a vending machine. It can also refer to a position in a group, series, or sequence. The term is especially common in slots, where symbols on spinning reels can occupy various positions based on the combinations that appear and their associated paylines. Although playing slots does not require the same instincts as other casino games like blackjack or poker, it can be useful to have a general understanding of how the game works and what your odds are from one machine to the next.
Whether in person or online, the process for playing slots is similar. The player places their bet, then clicks the spin button to start the round. The digital reels with symbols will then spin repeatedly and eventually stop. The corresponding symbols in the slot’s paylines will determine if and how much the player wins.
If you want to maximize your chances of winning at a slot, you should play the ones with the highest payout percentages. These are usually marked on the paytable, but they can also be found on the game’s rules page or as a list on either an online casino’s website or its developer’s site.
In addition to the paytable, a slots player should look for information about any special symbols or bonus features the game may have. These can be anything from a wild symbol that substitutes for any other in a winning combination to scatter symbols that activate unique bonuses or payouts. Some slot machines even have extra reels dedicated to these types of features.
Another important element to consider is the return to player (RTP) percentage of a slot machine. This statistic is calculated by multiplying the probability of a particular symbol appearing on each reel by the number of times the machine will spin. In other words, it is the average amount of money that will be returned to the player if they wager on the machine 100 times.
Lastly, the most important tip for slot players is to play with money that they can afford to lose. It is easy to get caught up in the thrill of a big win, but it is crucial that you are strong enough to walk away from the machine with any profit you make rather than chasing your losses. This will help you to avoid the trap of wasting your money and potentially ruining your gambling experience.


Boston Herald Poll: Bernie Sanders Favored to Win New Hampshire, 44-37|
Clinton victory no longer seen as inevitable
A new poll by Franklin Pierce University and the Boston Herald released Tuesday night shows U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders defeating Hillary Clinton by a 7-point margin among likely Democratic primary voters in New Hampshire, the first presidential primary contest of 2016. The last FPU/BH poll conducted had Clinton trouncing Sanders 44-8. The poll sampled 442 New Hampshire voters.
The poll comes on the heels of Sanders’ barnstorming tour down the West Coast, where the Vermont senator attracted nearly 100,000 people to rallies in Washington, Oregon, and California. His latest rally in Los Angeles brought out an estimated 27,500 supporters — far more than any other 2016 presidential candidate to date. After an awkward confrontation with Black Lives Matter protesters in Seattle, Sanders spoke to stadiums packed with supporters about his plans to reform the criminal justice system to end racially-biased policing. Sanders also picked up a major endorsement from the National Nurses’ Union.
Clinton, however, is reeling just having surrendered her private email server to the FBI, after two top-secret state department emails were found. Four aides to the former First Lady, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State have also surrendered personal emails to federal authorities after a Congressional inquiry. Clinton’s most recent stop in New Hampshire was marred by news of her campaign denying access to 5 Black Lives Matter activists at a public event. Clinton met with the activists afterward, who asked Clinton about her role in supporting the war on drugs. After the event, activists told press she “gave the answer she wanted to give.”


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Alice Springs, the capital of the Center of Red in Australia, is a town full of amazing natural and scenic attractions including trails, buildings which date back to centuries and even botanical gardens.
Places to visit
I visited Uluru, a giant rock, but is of great importance to the local and tourists alike; having a tour around. The best way to visit all the attractions is to go on a multi-day trip around the town. Then, I went to one of the largest houses for reptiles in Australia, The Reptile Center. It had many venomous snakes such as the Mulgas and Adders. As well as lizards like the Perentie Goanna and Thorny Devils. The entry fee is 17 AUD.
I had the opportunity to have an overview of the city through a balloon. For a little of an hour of touring, it costs around 330 AUD. Though it is not cheap, people do rave about it. Then, just 15 km from the central part of the city, I went to Alice Springs Desert Park, where I got to more than thousands of flora and fauna. It’s the best way to know about the region. The entry fee is around 30 AUD it operates from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
I also visited the ranges in MacDonell that run go from the east to west 650 km to the outback of Australia. The Park is famous for hiking and camping tours. The other places to visit are cultural museums, Olive Pink Botanical Garden, The Old Court House, and The Larapinta Trail. The hostel prices cost from 25-30 AUD per night for a dorm room. The hotels have a low-cost price of 170 AUD. There are cheap meals availed at 14 AUD.


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No Bake Lemoncurd and Strawberry Swirls Cheesecake
Superbowl Sunday Football Cupcakes! Delicious chocolate cupcakes with a silky smooth chocolate frosting from Magnolia Bakery's cookbook
Spicy Indian snack of murukku, still life and food photography.
Oatmeal Chia Chocolate Chip Cookie Balls (Vegan and Gluten-free)
Albacore Tuna + Chickpea Salad: skinny and seductive with its dry cured olives, anchovy paste and shave of Parmigiano...
Fast, easy, and so tasty: spicy shredded snow peas come together in minutes using only a handful of ingredients.
Homemade protein bars. Easy to make, and healthier than most you can buy.
Tuna Potato Turnovers
"Happiness is a Crock of Beans," right? Mixed bean salad with crisp winter veggies for the unseasonably warm weather.
DIY Take-out: Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai.
Quinoa chowder with sweet potatoes, spinach, feta and scallions.
Richness of chocolate, depth of lightly cooked eggs, lightness of cream. Texture between a pudding and a souffle. It's chocolate mousse.
Spaghetti with mushroom sauce and coconut milk (in Spanish with translator on the sidebar)
It's jalapeno tequila cocktail time! With cucumber, cilantro and agave nectar to soothe your soul.
Perfect Biscuits- made without dairy products
Pickled Cucumbers in a Quinoa-Vegetable Bowl
Beef and cheese Nachos with Chorizo sausage - perfect for a Superbowl Sunday party.
A lovely heap of buckwheat (soba) noodles to make into savoury kugel
The easiest Tiramisu you'll ever make, with step by step instructions.
Vegan nachos with cashew "cheese", guacamole, black beans, jalapeños, and baked tortilla chips. Healthy & gluten free.
My Chai Tea Macadamia Brown Butter Blondies or how to get your whole breakfast in a single cake
no-bean chicken chili - healthy, hearty and SO YUMMY!
A Japanese-inspired Super Bowl party with all sorts of delicious foods like takoyaki, Japanese chicken wings, and football-inspired sushi!
Make a vegan version of an asian hot pot.
Sweetened Condensed Milk--only 4 ingredients and fat/sugar-free!
Vegetarian Thai Quinoa Chili...hearty comfort food that's healthy to boot!
Country-Fried Jalapeño Poppers from The Neelys’ Celebration Cookbook by Pat Neely & Gina Neely
Shrimp Casserole with Korean Sweet Potato Noodles (Dangmyeon)
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup, a simpler version of pho
Red Quinoa with Edamame is a great way to boost meals with protein and vegetables. Use as a base for other flavors or just dive in with a spoon.
Ricotta gnocchi in a brown butter sage sauce.
Spanish Bread. Filipino soft and sugary bread sticks coiled like croissants.
Star shaped Speculaas, crispy cookies from the book Baked Explorations.

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During my travels, I have realized that for some reason, awesome people tend to gravitate towards awesome places. Therefore, it should be no surprise that I first came across this awesome person in Why Not Hostel in Tbilisi, Georgia. Unlike most other serious stiffs out there, this awesome person hadn't forgotten that life should be playful instead of stressful and was always ready for wander and adventure, even when it comes to joining a bearded coffee fiend on a trip to rural mountain villages. Now, fresh after our journey together, let me introduce Lena.
Little did I know at first, but Lena's trip to Georgia almost didn't happen at all. Originally, she was planning it with a friend, and at last minute, something happened and her friend had to drop out. Everything that was planned could no longer be, which for some people would have ended any possibility for a trip right then and there. But for Lena, it did not. Instead, she threw herself fully into the experience and decided she was going to make the most of her time in this country of which she had never been and knew very little about. And when I say 'make the most of her time', I'm not speaking in hyperbole. From sun-up to the early hours of next morning, Lena seemed to do everything. Within two days, she had walked the entirety of Tbilisi, got invited by a group of local university students to a birthday party, and quickly befriended Georgi (the hostel cat).
However, it was during a trip we did to Mt. Kazbek where one of Lena's most awesome traits came to light. Right after we arrived, even before we got to the guesthouse, something happened. A dog ran out onto the street and bolted right toward us, but instead of barking and biting, it went right up to Lena and rolled over on it's back so it could be pet. And it didn't stop with the dog. Every animal we came across, from the guesthouse cat (they have one too) to the many wandering cows and sheep, and even the lone donkey all were drawn to her. Lena just has this overall presence. She's open to the world and all the people and animals within it. She tears down barriers, defies borders, and seeks to make meaningful connections and friendships.
ADVICE: Be like Lena. Befriend everyone and everything you can and never forget that life can be fun and joyful.

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a veterinarian is an important decision. Like any other medical
decision you make, you want to know that you can trust the ability of
your veterinarian to care for your animals. We at Central Veterinary
Hospital are extremely proud of the team of veterinarians that we have
Dr. Robert Black, DVM
Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. Black did his pre-veterinary studies at the
University of Tennessee-Knoxville and earned his D.V.M. from Auburn
University in 1970. Dr. Black spent two years in the United States Army
Veterinary Corps before coming to Central Veterinary Hospital in 1972.
In addition to general veterinary care, Dr. Black specializes in
several types of surgeries, including internal and external
Dr. William Martin, DVM
in Hendersonville, Tennessee, Dr. Martin came to Central Veterinary
Hospital in 1981. After graduation from UT-Knoxville with a B.S. in
Animal Science in 1978, Dr. Martin became a member of the third
graduating class of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary
Medicine. During his undergraduate studies, Dr. Martin worked as a
veterinary assistant at Central Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Martin is not only highly skilled in traditional veterinary
medicine, he also continually investigates new medication and treatment
options for even greater success for his and all patients of Central
in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Ferrell attended the University of Memphis
before moving to Knoxville where he graduated
from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Animal
Science in 1981. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College
Medicine in 1984. Dr. Ferrell practiced small animal medicine from 1984
until he came to Central Veterinary Hospital in 1995. In addition to
general veterinary care, Dr. Ferrell is also a skilled surgeon and
trained in ultrasound examination and evaluation techniques.
outside of Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Iannacone graduated from the UT
College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. Dr. Iannacone moved to
1998. She came to Central Veterinary Hospital in June of
2007, and is now a partner of
Iannacone loves meeting people and their animals. She
satisfaction from her job as a veterinarian.
Dr. Jamie Clanin, DVM
in California and later raised outside of Washington, DC, Dr. Clanin
received a BS in Animal Veterinary Sciences from Clemson University in
2004. She then moved to Knoxville to attend the University of
Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, earning her DVM in 2008.
Dr. Clanin came to Central Veterinary Hospital in the summer of
2011 after practicing small animal medicine in the Knoxville area.
Dr. Clanin enjoys spending time with her family, especially her
young son. She loves practicing in the area and meeting all kinds
of creatures, especially German Shepherds. She is thrilled to be
part of the team here at Central Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Wesley Keele, DVM
and raised in Manchester, TN, Dr. Keele
received a BS in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee -
Knoxville in 2008. He continued his education at the University
Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, earning his DVM in the summer
Dr. Keele joined the team here at Central Veterinary Hospital
after graduating from UTCVM.
Dr. Keele's favorite four legged friend is his miniature schnauzer, Izzy.
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in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Madeleine moved to the United States in 1981. A
mother of three, Madeleine spent several years working for Baptist Home
Health services before coming to Central Veterinary Hospital in 1999.
She is now in charge of the day to day operations of CVH. From
employment opportunities to special dietary and medicating needs,
Madeleine coordinates it all.
in 1982 to meet the changing needs of Knoxville, the current location
of Central Veterinary Hospital is in the heart of the Fort Sanders
community. Just minutes from downtown, I-40, I-275 and Chapman Hwy, we
are easily accessible from all areas of the Knoxville metropolitan
area. CVH has the capability of meeting almost all of your veterinary
needs. Six exam rooms, one large surgical suite, in-house diagnostics
radiology equipment and housing capacity for almost 100 animals makes
CVH one of the largest veterinary hospitals in the Knoxville area. Our
and equipment allow us to keep prices low by not having to outsource
services that some smaller clinics are not capable of providing. From
ultrasound examination to a retail store for all your feeding and
accessory needs to annual dental care; these are just a few of the
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Britain's most successful boyband One Direction paid at least £8.2m in tax last year, enough to fund 370 junior nurses, 260 secondary school teachers and 5 new primary schools.
The foursome, whose fifth member Zayn Malik quit earlier this year, earned an impressive £73.7m from their musical exploits and popular live gigs.
Their contribution dwarfs that of social network Facebook which paid just £4,327 in corporation taxes last year, despite boasting about increasing advertising revenues and over a billion active users.
Trade publication Music Business Worldwidefound that One Direction's accounts for 2014 showed a "pre-tax" profit of £45.4m "post-tax" profit of £34.98m.
The group paid £10.47m to HMRC in taxation in 2014 of which £8.24m was paid in UK corporation tax.
One Direction make millions from live performances
Other businesses who have paid less tax than the boyband include AstraZeneca, the pharmaceuticals giant, which paid zero corporation tax last year despite profits of over £3bn.
An investigation conducted last year by the FT found a fifth of Britain's biggest firms paid no corporation tax at all.


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Reading "Never Too Late To Bloom" is like listening to a refreshing, spirit-lifting voice softly reminding you that you are a flower bud and you will bloom in due time, at the right moment. With stories from her childhood and formative years, Evelyn shares lessons she has learnt along the journey to her own growth; giving the reader permission to revisit their own childhood trauma, pulling strings and untangling knots that lay ignored in your own heart and mind.
- Publication Date
- Oct 28, 2020
- Personal Growth
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- By (author): EVELYN KARUNGI, Cover design or artwork by: Pia Nyakairu


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Tuesday, October 4, 2016
The young are not listening. They never did.
Next Up. Or Down: The banking crisis is nine years old and going strong – especially in Europe, where it has morphed into a crisis caused by central bank attempts to quell the crisis. Deutsche Bank is the poster child, but there are a lot more waiting in the wings, for it's pretty hard for a bank to make money with interest rates at zero; they, like the economy, need growth, preferably exponential growth. Without growth and without interest income, how can anyone pay back a loan? Ah, the game is afoot.
Even More of the Same: “If you liked the dysfunction, gridlock and petulance of the 114th Congress, then you are going to love what’s in store for the 115th Congress”
Wish List: Turkish President-for-life Erdogan wants the EU to give Turks visa-free travel by the end of the month. I want a pony.
Fingers in the Dike: Germany wants to send immigrants back to Greece and the Greeks to then send most them back to Erdogan.
Language Arts: Environmental officers in Africa are going to drop “trained dogs from helicopters” to “tackle poachers. I don't think 'tackle' accurately describes the intended effect.
Corrective: Would someone tell the Trump camp that Ms. Clinton held public office for only 12 years, not thirty, and only 8 of them in a lawmaking capacity.
Lawyer Full Employment Bill: If you or someone you know has been harmed by an illegal US invasion, say of Iraq or Afghanistan, or drone strike, say in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, of similar, or been rendered, tortured or put on a no-fly list, call the number on your screen.
Asked & Answered: Can an atheist lead a Protestant church? Oh, yeah. You'd be surprised how many ministers lose their faith as time goes by.
Graveyard Whistling: Given that he lost a billion bucks in one year and hasn't paid federal income taxes for a generation and he still won't release his tax returns, whatever in there is obviously worse. Arguably much worse.
With God On Our Side: Russian and Syrian planes dropped barrel bombs on two of the largest hospitals in rebel-held Aleppo including the 'cave' hospital.
Moving Day: Some of us who used to be Scopios are now Somethngelse. Who cares?
Porn O'Graphic: What were we thinking?
A Parting Shot:
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'Traditional knowledge with western science’ to protect reef
A PROJECT that uses traditional knowledge and modern science to preserve the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef has received $95,000 in State Government funding.
The inshore Great Barrier Reef monitoring project is led by Gidarjil indigenous sea rangers and the Port Curtis Coral Coast Traditional Owners and is designed to examine the impact of water quality on coral.
Gidarjil Development Corporation chief executive officer Dr Kerry Blackman said the project would build on inshore coral surveys funded by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
"This is a very exciting project for our traditional owners as we have deep and enduring spiritual connections to our land and sea country," Dr Blackman said.
"Gidarjil is committed to taking ownership of our sea country management and the support of the Palaszczuk Government will enable Gidarjil's indigenous sea ranger team to continue to address knowledge gaps about our inshore coral habitats and the impact of water quality on these communities.
"Our sea rangers will combine traditional knowledge with western science to monitor and manage our own sea country for the benefit of all Australians."
Minister for Environment Leeanne Enoch said the project brought together numerous organisations taking active measures to protect the 'ecological treasure'.
"The unique coral and marine water quality monitoring project will primarily focus on the impact of water quality on the southern inshore coral communities," she said.
"This research will contribute to an established body of work to further inform how we continue to protect and maintain the Great Barrier Reef."

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As I write this article, States that have joined the Rome Statute, the foundational treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC), are holding their annual session in The Hague, The Netherlands. This is no routine affair: Parties find themselves discussing the political implications of the work of the Court. In the past few months, the cases at the ICC have reverberated among the international community more than ever, especially those against Kenya's President and Deputy President, concerning crimes allegedly committed during violence that followed the country's 2007 presidential election.
Less than two months ago, the African Union held an extraordinary summit to discuss the work of the ICC in the African continent and instructed its members to follow a number of measures in response to their concerns. Among others, the African Union deployed a Contact Group to New York to advocate for the deferral by the United Nations Security Council of the Kenyan cases, a possibility foreseen in the Rome Statute. The UN Security Council did not agree to defer these cases. On November 16th, the Council expressed itself by a vote of seven in favor of deferral and eight of its members abstaining.
Now, it is for States Parties to the Rome Statute to have a discussion about the current state of affairs within the Rome Statute system. The annual session of the Assembly is offering numerous opportunities to do so.
We heard interventions by distinguished Africans like Ms. Navi Pillay and Mr. Abdou Diouf holding important international positions. These speakers put the work of the Court in a broader international context. Navi Pillay, the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner and former ICC and ICTR (International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda) judge, was an anti-apartheid activist and the first non-white female judge of the High Court of South Africa. Abdou Diouf, the President of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, was President of Senegal when Senegal became the first country to ratify the Rome Statute.
We also held a political debate with considerable high-level participation during which States had been encouraged to inform of their efforts to create domestic capacities to investigate and prosecute Rome Statute crimes in national courts. The lack of domestic capacity constitutes a major weakness of the system in which the ICC stands as the court of last resort. The Assembly also included in its agenda a special topic as requested by the African Union during its most recent summit concerning the consequences on peace, stability and reconciliation of indictments of sitting Heads of State and Government. That special segment was moderated by the first (2002-2005) President of the Assembly of States Parties H.R.H. Prince Zeid Ra'ad Hussain of Jordan and brought together persons familiar with the negotiating history of the Statute as well as actors like the Legal Counsel of the African Union, who informed the Assembly of the current concerns of some African States Parties.
The marathon five-hour session was candid and lively. While many speakers highlighted the need to use flexibilities built into the Rome Statute it was also made clear by numerous interventions that Article 27 of the Rome Statute, which provides for no immunity for anyone on the basis of his or her official capacity was, as one speaker said, "not an editorial mistake, but the bedrock of the ICC."
It is safe to say that we are currently facing the biggest stress test that the Court and States Parties as custodians of the legal framework have ever been subjected to since the inception of the Statute. Time will show how States will deal with this situation and what will be their response. Time will show if States will agree to modify the legal framework within which the Court works. One thing is clear: The level of engagement by all participants is an encouraging sign. The Court has moved into the second decade and its workload is not likely to diminish: just a couple of days ago four individuals were arrested in connection with the case against Jean-Pierre Bemba, which involves numerous charges of sexual violence in the Central African Republic.
As we shape our decisions we should bear in mind the interests of the ultimate beneficiaries of the Rome Statute system -- the victims and affected communities who have been subjected to atrocity crimes.


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Richard is a Birmingham based videographer who is seriously passionate about the art of wedding videography. He has a genuine desire to create magical stories of your special day through the art of film and it shows in his work!
"I love creating stories and I'll produce magical memories of your magical day. Weddings are all unique and I love the challenge of converting your precious moments into priceless memories."
Inspired by the love of filming his travels, this quickly developed into a love affair with editing and visual storytelling. Why weddings? Richard loves nothing more than seeing how a couple reacts to their first glimpse of their magical wedding film. He sees capturing all the emotions and candid moments an absolute honour.
Richard utilises the creative edge honed during other projects to offer you a really unique wedding film. He loves to remain discreet on the big day capturing all those little moments that you might not have the luxury of witnessing yourself, but he also creates subtle scenarios for the couple to engage in which produces some truly wonderful filmic shots.
Whilst you're off on honeymoon Richard will be in his happy place: the editing suite, which is where the magic happens. Slow motion, colour grading that suits the day, cutting and editing of the audio and carefully selected music overlays all make your film one of a kind keepsake with a cinematic and arty edge.
Based centrally, Richard will travel throughout the UK for the privilege of capturing your special day on film.
Richard can document everything from bridal prep to that tear-jerker of a first dance with his full day coverage and you can choose from a variety of packages to suit your wedding plans and budget. Planning a late start? Richard's half day package would be perfect, and he'll be there at your ceremony capturing your guest's arrival and stay until your reception. He's also happy to tailor a bespoke solution if you've something specific in mind - just ask!
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If you refuse to miss a thing then consider one of Richard's premium packages which offer everything from longer films, edited speeches videos and even drone footage so that you can revisit your big day from a whole new perspective. Capture both of you getting ready for your big day with an additional trusted videographer (prices on enquiry).
This guy has thought of everything! Add in a one-minute highlights video which is absolutely perfect for you to share on social media, or a wooden engraved USB to gift to someone special.
Make sure those memories don't disappoint and book Richard now to document your unmissable memories.
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Warhol Sentence Examples
Taken between 1976 and 1987, these images vividly depict the vibrant social scene surrounding Warhol.
Warhol's only concern was to make the client look glamorous.
Sienna Miller plays 1960s socialite and Andy Warhol's muse Edie Sedgwick in the biopic Factory Girl, set for a September 2006 release.
A large roll-top desk purportedly once owned by Andy Warhol dominates the room.
Sienna Miller plays 1960s socialite and Andy Warhol 's muse Edie Sedgwick in the biopic Factory Girl, set for a September 2006 release.
Tym, who had to decorate his room with products from the pet store, made a failed Andy Warhol pop art attempt by framing dog food bags, and disassembled dog crates to create more wall art.
Finish the look with Andy Warhol inspired pop art and of course, a shag rug.
Or are you interested in popular culture items the way Andy Warhol was?
Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Andy Warhol majored in design in college before moving to New York to work as a magazine illustrator.
Known as the pop artist who made prints of Marilyn Monroe and Campbell's soup cans, Warhol had an unmistakable style.Advertisement
Interior artwork includes works by renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Van Gogh, and Monet.
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You'll find a lot of Andy Warhol influence in Betsey's designs; in fact, you can expect a universe of discord from these bags.
The company's initial product was a replica of Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Can imprinted on a pair of shoes - and this bold risk paid off.
Rubens, Picasso, Titian, Renoir, Lichtenstein, and Warhol have all had pieces featured in one or more of the amazing exhibits created at the Las Vegas Guggenheim.Advertisement
The company is known to work with and support artists, commissioning many famous artists, such as Andy Warhol and James Rosenquist.

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Essex’s award-winning Christmas pudding producer, LillyPuds, is currently preparing around
20,000 puddings to fulfil its orders in the run up to the festive season.
With Stir-Up Sunday taking place next weekend, the artisan firm has revealed the huge level of customer demand it is anticipating.
Having only launched two years ago, the Chelmsford company already regards the likes of Perrywoods, and various co-op stores as its customers, as well as a number of national distributors.
“When I attended the Great Garnetts Farmers Market two years ago with a few puddings for people to try and buy, I never thought for a minute LillyPuds would become as huge as it has,” said Alison Lilly, founder of LillyPuds.
“This year our production has grown to 12,000 puddings to be sold through retail and another 8,000
portions for foodservice.”
In addition to key retail and foodservice clients, LillyPuds has also secured distribution with Cotswold Fayre and Shire Foods.


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Vote will decide Alliance for True Democracy's fate
The fate of an alliance of lawmakers set up to push for democracy hangs in the balance today.
The Alliance for True Democracy will meet to decide whether to put operations on hold after some of its 26 members campaigned against the alliance's reform plan for the 2017 chief executive election in a vote organised by Occupy Central.
Members of People Power and the League of Social Democrats urged their radical supporters to back People Power's own reform proposal when 2,500 Occupy activists joined a "deliberation day" on May 6 to shortlist three reform plans that will be put to a public vote next month.
The alliance's proposal did make the shortlist of three, along with more radical plans from People Power and student group Scholarism.
But the Democratic Party and Labour Party lawmakers say the behaviour of the two parties destroyed trust within the alliance. They want its regular activities, including weekly meetings, put on hold, but are expected to stop short of winding the group up.
Democrat Wu Chi-wai said yesterday that while his party did not want to "dissolve" the alliance, it would cease to join in activities after June 22, the final day of Occupy's three-day "referendum" on reform. He asked: "If different bodies have their own [agenda], how can we continue to cooperate?"
Democratic Party chairwoman Emily Lau Wai-hing said last week that her party "agrees that the alliance should finish its historical mission and stop operating after the referendum".
Labour's Cyd Ho Sau-lan said that the alliance could continue to exist as a "platform" for pan-democrats to work together on "simple" issues such as encouraging voters to take part in next month's referendum, even if its regular activities ceased.
"But I don't think we can still work together on things that are more complicated," she said.
But Civic Party leader Alan Leong Kah-kit said the alliance should continue as a way for pan-democrats to work together, even if they had different strategies.
People Power member Christopher Lau Gar-hung questioned whether the Democrats' move indicated that they were ready to compromise on reform and go against the alliance's call to give the public and parties the right to nominate candidates in 2017.
Moderates in the pan-democratic camp have criticised the league and People Power for pushing for only radical plans to be shortlisted in the Occupy vote. They believe the lack of a moderate option will hit turnout and the credibility of the vote.

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Re-elected on Sunday May 28, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extends his mandate as head of Turkey by five years. A close partner of Ankara, the European Union will have to continue the dialogue with the same interlocutor, despite the often tense relations.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan defeated his opponent Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu with 52.16% of the vote in the second round of the Turkish presidential election on Sunday May 28. However, “there are still three weeks, before the first round […], the Europeans were considering a defeat” of the outgoing president and his party, the AKP [Le Figaro]
This re-election “represents a new challenge for the European chancelleries, while they were waiting, if not hoping, for the victory of the opposition candidate, Kemal Kiliçdaroglu, who is more favorable to a resumption of dialogue with the European Union”, considers the political scientist Nicolas Monceau in a column published by Le Monde. In short, these elections “bring to light the dilemma of Europeans facing Turkey, between the requirement of denunciation and the need for cooperation”, he summarizes. The European Union “has been watching Turkey sink into an authoritarian drift for years under the leadership of a man who dreams of being a ‘sultan’”, comments La Libre, listing the attacks on democracy by the president “who muzzled justice, the media and opposition voices”. “It was the first time in twenty years that a change was possible”, regrets a European diplomat whose remarks are reported by the daily.
For the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, however, it remains “of strategic importance for the EU and Turkey to work to advance this relationship, for the benefit of our people”, quotes Le Figaro. Despite “aggressive rhetoric, an ambiguous geopolitical position and a flirtation with Russia” [La Libre], Turkey remains “an essential interlocutor for the bloc” [Le Figaro]. Especially since it is still a candidate for European membership, “even if the negotiations have been frozen for years” [La Libre]. But the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell warns “that there could be no ‘constructive relationship’ […] without a commitment from the Turkish authorities on ‘human rights, the rule of law, international law and regional stability’ ” [Le Figaro]. “The dilemma of Europeans is likely to last for a long time”, fears Nicolas Monceau in Le Monde.
Defense and Security
For Europeans, this dilemma focuses on “the issue of European defense in the first place”, believes the political scientist. In “the unknown landscape that accompanies the war in Ukraine, this question has become central”, confirms Le Temps.
Although a member of NATO, Ankara maintains a “proximity with Russia [which] disturbs”, notes La Libre, adding that on “many questions of foreign policy and defense, […] Turkey acts against the interests of the EU”. Over the past ten years, the Turkish president has not hesitated to “exploit[er] each of the flaws in the bloc, from migration to the relationship with Russia”, abounds Le Figaro.
“The next NATO summit [in July in Vilnius, Lithuania] will be a real test, while Turkey has been blocking Sweden’s membership for many months” [La Libre]. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan “thus accuses Sweden of harboring activists and sympathizers whom [he] considers terrorists, in particular those of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)”, recalls France info. The Secretary General of the Atlantic Alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, however, wants to be optimistic and affirms that joining the organization is “absolutely possible” before the Vilnius summit [France info].
Turkey’s ambiguous relations with Russia also affect the field of energy. At a time when the Europeans are working on an eleventh package of sanctions against Moscow, “Turkish imports of Russian oil have increased. Some of it would even end up, via Turkey, on the European market, even though it has been banned” [La Libre]. “The energy issue will be decisive in Turkish-European relations”, writes Nicolas Monceau in Le Monde.
“From a marginalized, even almost ignored candidate country for EU membership, Turkey has established itself as an essential interlocutor for the EU in order to manage the migration crisis” of 2015-2016 [Le Monde]. In May 2016, after the European asylum crisis, the EU concluded a deal, “offering it 6 billion euros to welcome (and keep) Syrian refugees on its soil” [La Libre].
Since then, the European Union “has always relied on Ankara to face this challenge, even if it has not succeeded in adopting a common migration policy”, continues the Belgian newspaper. Having become a real lever of pressure on the EU for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the limitation of migratory flows remains a “huge dependence of the EU on Ankara”, considers La Libre.
This article is originally published on touteleurope.eu


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In a previous post, I told you that I made it a goal of mine to do at least one craft a month. I know in my last post I said that I was going to give you this extra post as compensation for posting late, but, truthfully, I realized that if I set this post to update at midnight then my February craft would end up in March. ☺
I have seen a few ideas on the internet that I have liked, and have been thinking of trying. One of them is painting a chapter of a favorite book onto a wall of your room. Another, is art printed onto a dictionary page like I posted in "Dr. HUH?!" The problem I had with the first idea is that I can't even pick just ten of my favorite books, let alone one. And the problem I had with the second is that I don't have a printer. ☺ I thought about using my Mom's, but she doesn't have any color ink. So I came up with the idea to combine the two and made this:
WARNING: May Contain Spoilers although, if you haven't seen or read "The Princess Bride" then you really need to. NOW.
I used a couple of pages from the abridged version of "The Princess Bride." If you're wondering why I didn't use the original, that's because there is no original. William Goldman, the author that "abridged" the book, actually wrote the book under a pen name S. Morgenstern. In the "abridged" version, Goldman writes how his father read the book to him as a kid, and then how he became obsessed with writing an abridged version for his son to read. All of his little stories that he would put in throughout the book kinda bugged me, but now that I know that it's all just a part of his "story," I find it rather amusing.
Now back to my craft. I didn't want to put the quote on just a plain white background, so I got out a gift-bag that I liked from my "emergency present supply stash."
*SPOILER* Prince Humperdink kills Westley in the Zoo of Death. If you have really good eyes and actually managed to read the passage in the picture, and if you've read the book, you'll see that I cut out the bit in the book where Goldman interrupted the story to tell a little story about when "his Dad read the book to him as a child." I figured, it's my art piece, if I don't want the story to get interrupted at such a crucial moment, then I won't let it. ☺
While it was drying I started on the mask that I wanted as my "image."
I love that it's such a heart-wrenching part of the story over a pretty flowery background. ☺


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Whenever a World Cup comes around every four years, the main excitement ahead of the tournament surrounds the anticipation of the first group games and whether your respective nation will make a positive start on the road to trying to lift the Jules Rimet trophy. However, in the days leading up to the beginning of football paradise, supporters also cannot wait to see the 32 teams wear shirts which tend to be released in the lead-up to the competition. Even from the first World Cup in 1930, there are kits which are still remembered to this day and you now have the opportunity to reminisce about the kits which you probably still remember from your childhood.
The United Kingdom's fastest growing menswear website The Idle Man have put together 'The 50 best World Cup football shirts' and as you can imagine, it brings back memories! Up to and including this year's edition - which will be the 21st staging of the tournament - The Idle Man have entries from 17 of those competitions. There are three which were worn before the start of the Second World War, while others were on display during some of the World Cup's most iconic moments, including the kit which was worn by USA during their famous triumph over England in 1950 and the unique jersey worn by the USSR in 1966.
The article covers all angles, however. There are kits which you very rarely see at a World Cup (Yes - Scotland are included...) while there is a notable transitional period where more kit manufacturers got involved and began to get more creative. Towards the end of the millennium, there were some outrageous jerseys on view, coincidentally - maybe - when the tournament went big time in the United States in 1994 and it is something which only got out of hand when one nation - or shirt supplier - opted for a kit with no sleeves in 2002! There is now more of a demand for simplistic, retro style shirts but even in 2018, you are going to witness some wacky designs.
That is not all, however. Also provided is a run-down of how each nation came to select their respective shirt design. It was inevitable that some of the kits had an interesting back story! Like The Idle Man are performing when it comes to menswear, they have gone the extra mile to give you what you want when it comes to World Cup kits.
This post was brought to you by The Idle Man, an online menswear retailer catering to all of your style needs. Stocking everything from trainers to t-shirts, The Idle Man is a go-to destination for men. Alongside the online shop The Idle Man Manual is a blog dedicated to offering men style advice as well as stories and guides about music, grooming and lifestyle.


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Transmission of HSV-1 occurs by direct exposure to saliva or droplets formed in the breath of infected individuals. In addition, skin contact with the lesions on an infected individual can spread the disease to another individual. Although close personal contact is usually required for transmission of the virus, it is possible to transmit HSV-1 when people share toothbrushes, drinking glasses, or eating utensils.
'Using condoms or dams can help to protect against STIs, but herpes can also be passed on by skin-to-skin contact with the affected area, so it’s strongly recommended that you don’t have sex during this time,' she adds. 'This includes direct genital contact or skin-to-skin contact with the affected area, and doesn’t have to be penetrative sex,' says O’Sullivan.


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Aging and Health in America 2013 was recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
This report is the sixth installment and is designed to be a snapshot of health in our country. It focuses on the aging health status of people 65 years and older.
The goal of this valuable report is to measure how well our country and communities are handling threats to the aging population. The researchers want it to be viewed as a report card of progress in public health.
How well do you think that the health and well-being of our seniors, behavior reduction to limit death and disability, functional mobility and prevention programs are improving the successful aging of your senior loved ones?
As the population of the US and the rest of the planet continues to grow rapidly, there are changes occurring in the healthcare landscape. The key cause of death in this country has shifted from infectious disease or acute illness to chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, lung diseases, and cancer. The longer we live, the longer time we have to develop debilitating chronic diseases at the same time we are treating and curing infectious diseases with improved medical care. Chronic diseases usually have a long duration of decline affecting the ability to perform activities of daily living and impairing socialization leading to isolation and depression.
The report card covers 15 indicators grouped into 4 areas which are health status, health behavior, preventive care and screening and injuries. All fifty states and the District of Columbia are measured and a scorecard available for the indicators.
The report finds states are doing well in some areas but is targeting specific items that they feel need improvement to meet the needs our aging senior loved ones.
Health Goals Unmet
- Mobility – Impaired functional mobility affects many areas of daily life and can result in poor health outcomes for our seniors. You can improve mobility by altering the physical environment and increasing physical strength and balance. A mobility impairment can negatively impact quality of life for our seniors.
- Chronic Disease Prevention and Management – As we age, there is a greater potential to develop a chronic disease. However, your lifestyle choices as well as your management of chronic diseases to limit their effects will help your senior age more successfully. Controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, getting cancer screenings, follow the treatment plan set forth by your healthcare team, be physically active, eat a healthy diet and take medications as prescribed will help manage chronic disease.
- Alcohol – Excessive drinking, including binge drinking, by older adults is becoming an increasing problem. Alcohol consumption is worsening chronic medical conditions and creating more health issues such as liver disease. Drinking also increases the dangers of car accidents, falls and injuries in this population. If your senior is consuming more alcohol than is healthy, encourage him or her to get screened or attend counseling to deal with the issues triggering alcohol use.
- Emergencies – Natural disasters, man-made disasters and weather emergencies put our seniors at risk. Many of our seniors with medical conditions or disabilities will require more assistance from us and authorities. Be sure your community first responders are aware of your senior’s condition, make a plan for evacuation, know who your senior can depend on to get them to a safe place in case of emergency. Be sure they have adequate supplies and medications to weather an emergency for the entire duration. What will happen to their pet in an emergency?
Senior Care Behaviors to Adopt for Healthy Aging
- Keeping your seniors’ natural teeth in good repair to help retain them throughout their lifespan. Brush daily and see the dentist regularly for checkup and prophylactic care.
- Increase physical activity by keeping your senior active every day in a pursuit that brings them pleasure such as walking, dancing, sports, gardening, yoga, tai chi or other physical activities.
- Help your senior stop smoking! It’s not too late to quit and get physical benefits.
- Plan healthy eating with your senior loved one. Be sure they have access to a variety of foods; fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and lean protein sources should be eaten every day. Help them with shopping, preparation and storage of foods.
- Intervene if needed so that your senior takes medications properly in the correct dosage, at the correct time, prevent interactions with medications or foods and monitor side effects.
- Be sure your senior participates in scheduled health screenings such as mammograms, prostate exams, skin checks, colorectal screenings as well as staying up to date on immunizations such as seasonal flu, shingles, and pneumonia vaccines.
- Prevent falls that result in injuries! Keep your seniors home and especially bedroom free of clutter, renovate their home if needed to make it aging-friendly and help them improve balance and strength through physical activity geared for muscle strengthening. Drinking plenty of fluids prevents dehydration and confusion, since mental impairment may lead to falls. Have the pharmacist review your senior’s medication list to be sure there are no drugs which may increase the likelihood of falls. Consider installing monitoring systems, fall mats and other devices to reduce the potential of injury when falls do occur.
Growing older does not mean that your senior has to grow disabled, facing a life they end up feeling is not worth living. Taking steps now will help them manage their aging. Become part of the community and participate in health fairs, health initiatives and advocate for seniors in your area. Look up your state and challenge the local community to make seniors health and wellness a priority!
We would love to hear how your community is handling senior health and aging, please share your comments us!
THE REPORT: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The State of Aging and Health in America 2013


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General Mills operates grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, natural food chains, and drug, dollar and discount chains, and offers products in more than 100 markets around the world. Products include cereals, yogurt, snack bars, soup, dry dinners, frozen vegetables, refrigerated and frozen dough products, dessert and baking mixes, frozen pizza and pizza snacks, fruit snacks, savory snacks, pet food, and a wide variety of organic foods across categories. The company was founded by Cadwallader C. Washburn in
While many brands are emphasizing healthfulness in their marketing and aiming new products towards dietary trends such as paleo, gluten free, and whole grain, General Mills is leaning into consumer nostalgia.
As global consumers increasingly buy online and favor products they consider to be healthy and more authentic, major consumer goods giants are shopping for growth to make up for lost shelf space and market share.
Humans' love affair with pets has not only manifested in the “humanization” of pet goods but also created a hotbed of deal activity in the pet food aisle, one big bright spot in the slow-growing packaged goods sector.
Ewan McGregor and his wingman, Brit TV personality Charley Boorman, have reportedly begun production of the third entry in their popular “Long Way” motorcycle road trip TV series, and are set to travel from very southern South America and ride the long way “up” to the United States.
Sarah Guo is an enterprise technology investor and general partner at Greylock Partners. In this interview, she provides thoughts on the future of FinTech, robotic process automation, machine learning, and cybersecurity, among other areas in which she invests.
A Global Climate Change strike is being organised for two Fridays in September 2019, but, what are the employment law implications for workers participating in a strike like this, not endorsed or organised by a union, and not in response to a particular workplace issue.


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Allegation – definition: a statement or assertion made with little or no proof
My collaboration with two other Writers Foundation of Strathcona County members has come to an end. The workbook has been sent off to press and we anxiously await the first printed copies. Once they are available the link will be up on http://www.dreamwritepublishing.ca/ Your Lifetime of Stories – Ideas for Writing Memoirs
This workbook is in conjunction with the WFSC presentation for memoir writing and gives tips and memory exercises to enable people to organize their memories into a working format. In other words a How To book for memoir writing.
In one section we have covered the question of motives for writing a memoir. It should not be a method for revenge or to reveal hurtful information or secrets held in trust. If the writer’s experience can educate and create awareness that is a very different thing from memoirs to accuse or expose another person. We also made it plain that everyone ‘remembers’ events differently due to their own perspective so when the writer shares the draft, they should keep in mind differing opinions. It is best to ensure family members that the memory is one person’s truth.
Unfortunately, many memories do not follow these rules and become the center for allegations tearing apart families and in some cases communities.
Have you experienced false allegations or know someone who has?
- On not publishing memoirs. (newveracities.wordpress.com)
- How to use a timeline to build emotion and meaning into your memoir or novel (onewildword.com)


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Chairman of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Lisa Penn Lettsome recently shared that during last year’s meetings with the public, many residents voiced the need for more public consultations so they can know policies that are guiding government decisions.
The CRC submitted their report to the government and it has since been tabled in the House of Assembly and made public.
Penn Lettsome said to satisfy the need for more public consultations, the CRC recommended that the constitution be slightly amended to allow the House of Assembly’s Standing Orders to mandate public participation.
Penn said this change could allow the public to view the committee deliberations that are usually held before laws are passed or amended. And she said the constitutional change would make it mandatory for the now-delayed Public Accounts Committee to be convened, instead of being left to the House of Assembly.
“For instance, the Public Accounts Committee – that is not active. The Opposition Leader has tried to get that restarted, but in other constitutions that is embedded. In our constitution, it is left to the Standing Orders. We feel like it should be mandated that those sessions be made public,” Penn Lettsome explained.
She said the BVI would not be the first jurisdiction to have a constitutional amendment that would facilitate public participation, adding that the Fiji Islands has already done this.
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“I was putting away my saltwater fishing gear in the fall and was struck by all the fun shapes and colors. I immediately thought a new print would be a terrific addition to the series of small, vertical prints I have been selling in the gallery.(Rainbows, Storm Flags, Beaufort Scale, Whales, etc.) Perfect piece for any fishermen!”
If you are interested in getting this print framed, please email Eric.

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With NHS waiting times for hip and knee replacements in the North East and North Yorkshire currently up to two years, Mr Andrew Port, a highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon, is offering the people of these regions quicker access for their joint replacement surgery.
Mr Port offers his patients individualised care pathways for hip and knee replacements, including partial knee replacements, complex and revision (redo) hip and knee replacements, for which he is a regional specialist.
As a pioneer for robotic joint replacement surgery in the UK, his patients are now able to take advantage of the quicker recovery times, reduced pain and improved function, following robotic joint replacement surgery.
His current waiting time for a joint replacement privately is four weeks, and for and NHS patient is around six months.
Mr Port has more than 30 years’ experience in orthopaedic surgery, during which time he has led and guided local, regional and national directives in improving the quality of orthopaedic surgery. He has been based at the BMI Woodlands hospital in Darlington for 22 years.
He performs more than 500 hip and knee replacements a year, including 50 revision surgeries and 40 partial knee replacements. The “Getting It Right First Time” (GIRFT) Department of Health directive and the British Orthopaedic Association advocate that surgeons should perform a minimum of 15 of each of these procedures per year to maintain standards. Mr Port has one of the highest patient satisfaction outcomes and lowest complication rates nationally.
Being one of the first surgeons in the UK to introduce robotic hip and knee replacement surgery, Mr Port has performed more than 300 robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements using the Stryker Mako Robotics system.
From his experience he explains: “The technology combines 3D planning with accurate intra-operative reconstruction of the hip or knee replacement. Following robotic surgery, patients are reporting less pain, quicker recovery times and greater satisfaction rates”.
The BMI Woodlands Hospital, in Darlington, is the only hospital in the northern region that offers access to augmented surgical assistance with the Stryker Mako Robotics system.
Mr Port is currently chairman of the Surgical Collaborative at South Tees NHS Trust, incorporating The James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital. He leads on the strategy to standardise the delivery and quality of orthopaedic surgery over the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire.
Further information can be found at: www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/consultants/andrew-port or, to book an appointment, contact 01325 341784, or Mr Port’s practice manager on 07855 364475.


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In the hands of author and host James Burke, historical events that seem unrelated become enmeshed in a series of connections that result in surprising results. In Connections 3: Feedback, Burke investigates the origins of feedback in French vineyards and follows the trail to the Humane Society, drowning, shipping, the possibility of a new diet, and Kellogg's cornflakes. Burke has an engaging manner and delivers his findings with humor and a fast pace that hold the attention of young and old alike.
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