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American homeowners spent more than a half-trillion dollars on home improvement projects in recent years, but they say inflation and a potential recession will be factors in how much they take on moving forward.
From 2019 to 2021, American homeowners undertook some 135 million home improvement projects, spending an estimated $624 billion, according to the most recent American Housing Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s an increase of about $100 billion in home improvement spending over the previous survey period (2017-2019).
This two-year period began before any of us knew the COVID-19 pandemic was coming, and it stretched through lockdowns and ambitious stuck-at-home DIY projects and into a housing market where homes — even those in disrepair — were selling for a mint. Any one of these factors could affect how people spend money on improving their homes. There’s little doubt that every one of them did.
“The pandemic triggered a lot of home improvements,” says NerdWallet home and mortgage expert Holden Lewis. “The shutdowns compelled homeowners to repurpose living spaces into offices and classrooms. People living in small houses and cramped apartments sought bigger digs in suburbia. Each of these developments led to renovations, whether to make homes more livable or to prepare them for sale.”
In this third biennial NerdWallet Home Improvement Report, we analyze the latest American Housing Survey data covering 2019 to 2021, when homeowners were asked between May 3 and Sept. 30, 2021, about their projects during the “previous two years.” We pair this with findings from a nationally representative NerdWallet survey conducted online by The Harris Poll from Sept. 27-29, 2022, asking 1,404 homeowners about their home improvement activities and sentiment.
Here’s what’s inside this year’s report:
Home improvement projects and spending grew significantly. The number of home improvement projects grew 17% to 134.8 million in the 2019-2021 period. Spending grew 20% to $624 billion, according to American Housing Survey data.
Homeowners DIY’d nearly 53 million of their projects. Do-it-yourself, or DIY, projects accounted for 39% of total projects and 20% of total spending in the two-year census survey period.
The share of homeowners “easily” able to pay for improvements decreased. Fewer than half (42%) who took on home improvement projects over the past two years say they were able to easily pay for most of them without tapping into savings, going into debt or making sacrifices, according to the recent NerdWallet survey. That’s down from 52% who said the same thing when we asked in 2020.
Most planned improvements aren’t targeting potential home buyers. Just 20% of homeowners considering home improvements in the next two years say it’s to make their home more attractive to potential buyers. Instead, the most commonly cited reasons include making it more comfortable (54%) and simply feeling more satisfied with it (52%), according to the survey.
Upcoming projects may hinge on the economy. While homeowners anticipate spending $7,746, on average, on home improvement projects over the next two years, inflation (44%) and whether or not we’re in a recession (27%) are just a few of the economic factors that will play a role in many of their decisions, the survey found.
The state of home improvements
Homeowners spent $624 billion on home repair and improvement projects during the two-year period covered by the 2021 American Housing Survey. This marks a doubling, from about $300 billion, in just a decade.
Considering current inflation, it would be easy to write off this increase as a matter of higher costs, but that’s not it: The number of projects increased during this period from about 94 million in the 2013 survey to 134.8 million in 2021 — a rise of 44%.
From the 2019 census survey to the 2021 survey, total projects grew 17% and spending grew 20%.
Projects cost $4,838, on average, during the 2021 survey period. The most expensive among them were kitchen renovations, which cost $33,190, on average, while the most affordable were security system installations, averaging $754.
Early in the pandemic, when people were newly shuttered in their homes, there was an explosion in home improvement projects. But before this, and after people began returning to work, this action slowed.
In fact, when we asked homeowners in September 2020 about their home improvement projects over the past two years, 26% said they took on such projects because they were spending more time at home due to pandemic-related social distancing measures. This year, just 17% of homeowners say they took on home improvement projects over the past two years because they were spending more time at home due to pandemic-related issues.
Handy homeowner tip: Home improvement projects taken on when you’re spending more time at home aren’t necessarily the same projects you take on in the course of a typical weekend. A week or three at home might be a great time to update your bathroom — it might even be an enjoyable project — but finding time for repairs and maintenance can be more difficult and less exciting. Make sure you’re setting aside money and time for these more mundane activities. Though you may not beam with pride when you walk by your clean gutters, clearing the clogs that could lead to rainwater damage is the kind of smaller project that can save you money for as long as you own your home.
DIY vs. pro
One in 4 homeowners (25%) say they took on DIY home improvement projects over the past two years because they enjoy that kind of work, according to our survey. But that wasn’t the only motivation for picking up power tools — 15% of homeowners say they took on DIY projects during that period because they couldn’t afford to hire a professional, and 9% say they did it because they couldn’t find a contractor to do the work for them.
The census survey reflects a slight increase in the share of DIY projects, possibly spurred in part by the pandemic shutdowns in 2020.
In the most recent census survey period (2019-2021), about 53 million, or 39%, of home improvement projects were DIY, compared with 37% in the previous two-year period. Spending on these projects amounted to 20% of the total amount spent on home improvements during the two-year period. The average amount spent on a DIY project was $2,500, versus $6,350 on a professional job.
Handy homeowner tip: “Doing your own home improvement work can save you some money, but don’t be overzealous,” cautions Lewis. “It might be fun and cheaper to take a sledgehammer to a wall on your own, but finding out after the fact that it was a load-bearing wall could make you feel like the comic relief on a home renovation show while costing you a bundle.”
Paying for it all
Fewer than half (42%) of homeowners who took on home improvement projects over the past two years say they were able to easily pay for the majority of them without tapping into savings, going into debt or making sacrifices, according to the recent NerdWallet survey. That’s down from 52% who said the same thing when we asked in 2020.
But these projects can be costly, and 20% of homeowners who took on such projects over the past two years had to make sacrifices such as cutting back on discretionary spending or selling items, 14% had to tap into or exhaust emergency savings, 12% had to take on debt such as loans or credit card debt, and 8% borrowed against the equity in their home to pay for the majority of the work.
Cash is king when it comes to home improvements — 78% of projects during the census survey period were mainly paid for with cash, according to the 2021 American Housing Survey. But few homeowners have a deep well to draw from, so funding choices tend to change as projects get more costly.
Handy homeowner tip: Weigh your choice of home improvement funding carefully. Cash costs nothing in the form of interest, but it could mean depleting your savings. Other forms of credit — credit cards, home equity financing options and personal loans, for example — all come with interest, fees and variable payoff terms. Ideally, you’ve saved ahead and can fund your project outright. But if that’s not the case, choose your funding option after considering all of the costs and benefits.
What to expect: Upcoming projects
Nearly all (95%) homeowners are considering taking on home improvement projects within the next two years, according to the NerdWallet survey. And while many of them are planning small projects — 42% are considering painting a room and 25% updating light fixtures — about half (51%) say they’re considering renovating or adding a room. Nearly a quarter (22%) are looking at renovating the kitchen, while the same percentage (22%) are considering renovating or adding a bathroom.
When asked why they’re thinking about taking on these projects, just 1 in 5 (20%) of those considering taking on home improvement projects in the next two years say it’s to make their home more attractive to potential buyers. Meanwhile, 54% say it’s to make their home more comfortable for them and their family, 52% say it’s to feel more satisfied with their home and 33% say it’s because their house needs updates to be safe or functional.
For inspiration on their home improvement projects, 40% of homeowners say they look to online content, more than any other source.
Costs and economic considerations
Homeowners anticipate they’ll spend $7,746 on home repair and improvement projects over the next two years, on average, with nearly a quarter (24%) expecting to spend $10,000 or more, according to the NerdWallet survey. That’s up from a $6,251 average anticipated spend when we asked in 2020.
But given the current state of the economy, they know there will be things to contend with, factors that could impact their ability to spend on the projects or get them done. When asked what factors will play a role in their decision if and when to do projects in the coming two years, 44% of homeowners cite inflation, 38% the ability to purchase supplies, 30% the ability to find a contractor to do the work, 30% the housing market and 27% whether or not we’re in a recession.
Many (39%) planning projects in the next two years hope to have money saved specifically for them, and about one-third (34%) plan to use a credit card.
Millennial homeowners (ages 26 to 41) planning to spend money on home repair and improvement projects in the next two years are more likely than other generations to say they intend to use a credit card: 45% versus 32% of Generation Z (ages 18-25), 32% of Generation X (ages 42-57) and 28% of baby boomers (ages 58-76).
“Many homeowners are going to end up living in their current homes longer than they initially intended, because they won’t want to get stuck with a high mortgage rate on their move-up home,” says Lewis. “Instead, owners will stay put and ‘move up’ by improving their current homes. When they do, they’ll do themselves a favor by scoping out the most cost-effective way to pay.”


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What Is Social Security Number In Canada
The SSN is the report locator for many private-sector profilers, credit score bureaus, and credit card corporations. It can be used extensively outdoors the financial services sector. And, while some companies use the SSN to identify people, others use the SSN as a password. This signifies that the SSN is broadly used each as an identifier and as an authenticator. Serious security issues are raised in any system the place a single quantity is used each as identifier and authenticator. It just isn’t unlike utilizing a password similar to a person name for signing into e-mail. Or like using the SSN as a checking account number and the last 4 of the SSN as a PIN for automated teller machines.
When you do reach out to the Social Security Administration to report — and replace — a misplaced card, know going in that the company has a substantial “to do” list that needs to be completed earlier than they’re going to even accept your request for a new Social Security card. Take or mail the paperwork and software to the Social Security Administration. To locate https://robocheck.info/ your nearest Social Security Administration workplace, use the agency’s on-line office locator tool. CoveredCA.com is sponsored by Covered California and the Department of Health Care Services, which work collectively to support medical insurance shoppers to get the coverage and care that’s proper for them.
You must even have a driver’s license or a state-issued identification card from certainly one of these states. If you meet these requirements, you can set up an account on the SSA web site to request a replacement card. It is the current coverage of the Social Security Office to concern numbers to international college students solely when needed for employment. If you have already got a Social Security quantity if you apply to Cal Poly Pomona, it’s still legitimate for on-campus employment.
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A social safety account quantity that’s permitted to be mailed underneath this part will not be printed, in entire or part, on a postcard or different mailer not requiring an envelope, or seen on the envelope or without the envelope having been opened. This final rule adopts the notice of proposed rulemaking we printed in the Federal Register on February 26, 2015. This rule revises our laws to allow candidates for a Social Security number card to apply by completing a prescribed utility and submitting the required evidence. We are additionally eradicating the word “documentary” from our description of sure evidence requirements and replacing “Immigration and Naturalization Service” with “Department of Homeland Security” to replicate that company’s creation. These changes will present extra flexibility in the methods by which the public might request SSN cards and permit us to implement an internet SSN replacement card software system.
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- The database may arguably be of some assist for these engaged in historical analysis, but the terms and circumstances of such use could be regulated to guard the privateness of survivors.
- More and more firms distribute SSNs via on-line private locaters or look-up services — California’s Senator Dianne Feinstein has testified that it took her less than three minutes to retrieve her personal SSN from the Internet.
If your Social Security Number does not confirm electronically with the Social Security Administration, you’ll need to contact the Social Security Administration to have your information updated. If you aren’t eligible for a Social Security quantity you have to signal type MV3741 (SSN non-eligibility certification statement).
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You will typically have to wait in line , so allow ready time. F-2 and H-4 Dependents aren’t eligible for a Social Security Number as a outcome of they are not eligible for work authorization. If you have problem accessing this, contact the Reves Center. If you final entered the us in May 2013 or prior, or entered by land, use the paper I-94 card in your passport as an alternative. u must have 14 days left in your DS-2019 (see program dates in Section three of the DS-2019). All paperwork submitted to the Social Security Office will have to have an authentic signature (not printed/signed).

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Nabha Natesh is elated that she finally gets to sway in style in Puri Jagannadh’s Ismart Shankar, and is currently shooting for a groovy number on a specially erected set.
Talking about the song, Nabha says, “I have been waiting to flaunt my dance moves. I love grooving and have danced a lot at weddings and during visarjans. In fact, the fans on my social networks have been asking me when they could expect to watch me groove, and I’m glad that I can finally give the audience a glimpse of my dance skills.”
The song, titled Dimaak Kharaab, will have a Telangana touch to it. “The song is set in a village, and Mani Sharma has provided a chic beat to dance to. I will be seen sporting jewelry and rustic costumes — flashy lehenga and choli. The dance also has a Lambadi touch to it,” Nabha added.
The actress admits that grooving shoulder-to-shoulder with the protagonist Ram Pothineni is a challenge. “I have rehearsed a fair amount so I feel fairly safe like that,” she chuckles.
The song also features Nidhhi Agerwal. “The three of us bonded a great deal on the sets, and we took the opportunity to assess one another’s dance moves during rehearsals.”

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Civil rights groups challenge UCI to honor new anti-Semitism policy
Dozens of civil rights groups are demanding a response from the University of California, Irvine administration for its failure to address a pattern of hostility and aggression against Jewish students.
“We are 36 Jewish and civil rights organizations representing hundreds of thousands of supporters who are deeply concerned about the long-standing and pervasive problem of anti-Semitic anti-Zionism that has incited hatred of Jews and acts of aggression and violence against Jewish and pro-Israel students on your campus,” the AMCHA Initiative wrote in a letter to the school’s administrators that was co-signed by the other advocacy groups.
In the letter, the groups call on Chancellor Howard Gillman to “immediately implement” a recently-passed statement against intolerance—a motion approved by the Board of Regents in March, which, for the first time in UCI’s history, explicitly condemns anti-Semitic forms of anti-Zionism.
The passage of the resolution thus far appears to have had little effect on UCI’s campus, as Jewish students continue to report instances of blatant anti-Semitism.
“Jewish students report that UCI administrators have consistently turned a blind eye to acts of anti-Semitism that would have been promptly and vigorously condemned were they directed against any other racial, ethnic, or gender minority,” the letter continues.
Just last week, the groups note, UCI’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) group “carried out a premeditated and violent disruption of an event hosted by Jewish and pro-Israel student groups.” Video footage obtained by Campus Reform shows a mob of angry SJP members attempting to forcibly enter a room where students were watching a film about the “Israeli Defense Forces.”
“Understandably terrified and fearing for their safety, Jewish and pro-Israel students who were at the film screening held the door shut to prevent aggressive protesters from entering the room, whereupon protesters pounded on the room’s door and windows and, for about an hour, screamed slogans that demonized and delegitimized Israel and called for and condoned terrorism against Jews,” the letter recounts, concluding that these Jewish students were “effectively held hostage.”
One student even reported to Campus Reform that she had to hide out in a nearby building while the mob passed, spending nearly an hour alone in the dark before she could return to her friends at the film screening.
Earlier this month, SJP partnered with the Muslim Student Union to host an anti-Zionism week, which featured a mock apartheid wall erected in the center of campus containing pictures of convicted terrorists. Meanwhile, members of the school’s Students Supporting Israel chapter who were honoring their deceased ancestors on Holocaust Remembrance Day, described the experience as a “fire of hate.”
Unfortunately, however, the AMCHA Initiative reports that these are not isolated events, but have been perpetuated over the last several years by a passive administration.
“A Jewish student leader reported to us that these recent acts of anti-Jewish bigotry at UCI are by no means exceptional,” the letter remarks. “Rather, they are wholly consistent with the long-standing and pervasive pattern of anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist behavior perpetrated by members of SJP and MSU, which, over the last several years, has created a toxic and hostile environment for many Jewish students. Nevertheless, according to the student leader, much of the blame rests with UCI administrators, who have acted with a discriminatory double standard when it comes to addressing Jewish student concerns.”
The letter concludes by calling on the administration to explicitly address how it plans to actively prevent instances of this kind in the future, demanding a response to several specific questions.
“How do you plan to implement the Regents statement in addressing the alarming problem of anti-Semitic anti-Zionism that has created an intolerable campus climate for Jewish students at UC Irvine?” the letter asks. “Specifically, what rules, policies and procedures will you invoke or enact, and what educational initiatives will you establish, to ensure that anti-Jewish bigotry will be treated as promptly and vigorously as all other racial, ethnic, or gender bigotry, and to guarantee the safety and well-being of Jewish students, and all students, at UC Irvine?”
The AMCHA Initiative says it has not yet received a reply from UCI, but a spokesperson for the school told Campus Reform that a statement is being composed. This story will be updated once that response is received.
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The distance from London Stansted to Jerez is 1090.08 miles or 1753.94 Kilometres.
Flight Time Approximations: How long would it take to fly from London Stansted to Jerez? If you were in a Boeing 747 and maintained an average cruising speed of 450 mph (724.1 kmh) through the duration of the flightit would take you around 2.9 hours to get from London Stansted to Jerez. Flying estimates include a 15 min buffer for take off and landing.
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Despite the organisers of the World Championships insist that the heat is not in the “danger zone,” many riders are worried about their safety in the heat of the desert in Qatar.
The Norwegian Iver Knotten slumped down on the roadside today in the Junior Men’s Road Race at the World Championships. According to the Norway’s team staff the cause of the collapse was a combination of dehydration and exhaustion. Meanwhile, the Norwegian Cycling Federation announced that Knotten is doing well.
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Despite losing his Tokyo gubernatorial bid on an anti-nuclear platform, ex-Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa is once again teaming up with another former Premier, the ever-popular Junichiro Koizumi, to continue their fight against the use of nuclear technology. The two former leaders have established a nonprofit organization, which will promote anti-nuclear programs.
Hosokawa hopes to end nuclear use as the country continues to recover from the Fukushima disaster three years ago. “I want to support efforts to build the local economy without reliance on nuclear power,” he said. The new association will focus on using alternative and renewable sources of energy, opposing the restart of idle reactors and pushing candidates to run against pro-nuclear politicians. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration, along with Japan’s ruling coalition, recently released a new energy policy, which indicates the use of nuclear power as an important source. An official from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party expressed no concern over the team up, saying, “They no longer have any clout to significantly sway public opinion.”
Hosokawa placed third in the recent Tokyo elections and has since met with Koizumi to launch their anti-nuclear campaign. Philosopher Takeshi Umehara and Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke are among those mentioned to support the group along with actress Sayuri Yoshinaga. Hosokawa and Koizumi are set to hold town meetings to open debate on the restart of the idle nuclear reactors. They also plan to field a candidate against the one LDP will support in the Fukushima gubernatorial elections on a platform that would push for the end of nuclear power use.
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Actress Natalie Portman is gearing up to lead space drama Pale Blue Dot as a replacement for Reese Witherspoon.
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Plans to cut the cost of Parliament by over £20m by 2015 include reducing staff costs, selling property and charging for tours of Big Ben.
The proposals have been drawn up by the House of Commons management board and circulated to MPs and parliamentary staff this week requesting their feedback.
Over half of the savings (£12.3m) will kick in during the next financial year with £3.7m more in 2012/13 and £3.8m in 2013/14.
Commons authorities are committed to reducing costs by at least 17 per cent in real terms by 2014/15 in line with reductions being made across the wider public sector.
No final decisions have yet been taken, but the House of Commons Commission will be asked to agree a cost reduction plan at a meeting on December 13.
The proposal calls for reduced spending across all of the Palace of Westminster's departments and several of the proposed measures are likely to be highly controversial, especially among some staff who may lose their jobs or see their hours reduced.
One the biggest money spinners listed is a plan to dispose of the 14 Tothill Street property in order to deliver savings of £2.4m
Commons authorities have already renegotiated their contract with the Metropolitan Police, leading to savings of £540,000 in 2011/12, with greater savings expected in the following years. Other savings in security are likely to be made.
The huge amount of printed matieral produced by the Commons has been earmerked for cuts, and it is estimated £865,000 could be saved by halting the daily production of the hard copy of the Question Book which lists the questions MPs plan to ask ministers in the Commons chamber.
Significant savings are identified by reducing some of Parliament’s outreach activities such as cancelling the New Voters' Guide to save £600,000.
As well as cutting services the Board hopes to increase revenue by charging for services which were previously free such as car parking on the estate.
And charging for tours of Big Ben's clock tower from 2012 is expected to raise £82,000.
Commons authorities also hope to increase revenue by £400,000 a year through selling more souvenirs and merchandise via an online shop and on the high street.
Included in the cuts plans are recommendations on how to make savings by shutting or restricting the opening hours of some of Parliament's cafes, restaurants and bars.
It is estimated that shutting Moncreiff's, the press gallery's bar and restaurant, would save £155,000. And converting it into a canteen for catering and retail staff would save £44,000.
It also recommends restricting the menus of the Members' Dining Room and Tea Room used by MPs while several other catering outlets are earmarked to be closed or have their opening hours restricted, including a proposal that one cafe be replaced with vending machines.
The suggestions will be submitted to the Commons administration committee which is currently conducting an inquiry into catering services on the parliamentary estate.
While not confirmed, the management board says the savings will allow the Commons to operate "more effectively and efficiently" while maintaining "high standards of service in the dynamic context of the new House".


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What protein is easiest on kidneys?
15 Kidney-Friendly Protein Foods for Keeping Albumin Up
- Burgers. Made from turkey or lean beef, both of these protein sources give you iron to help prevent anemia. …
- Chicken. Protein from chicken can range from 14 to 28 grams. …
- Cottage cheese. …
- Deviled eggs. …
- Egg omelet. …
- Egg whites. …
- Fish. …
- Greek yogurt.
Is Vegan better for your kidneys?
Some studies suggest that by lowering your risk of heart disease, diabetes, “bad” cholesterol, and weight gain, a plant-based diet can help slow or stop kidney disease from getting worse. When you have kidney disease, acid can build up in your blood. This acid load can make kidney disease worse.
Is plant protein better than animal protein for your kidneys?
revealed that a higher intake of plant protein was significantly associated with a lower risk of prevalent CKD. However, more animal protein intake was significantly associated with a higher risk of developing CKD. They claimed that a 20-g increase in plant protein intake reduced the risk of developing CKD by 16% .
Does plant protein raise creatinine levels?
Dietary protein consumption increases serum creatinine level through protein catabolism rather than decreased clearance. Hence, serum creatinine may be less reliable for estimating GFR or estimating a glomerular hyperfiltration response in studies that manipulate dietary protein.
Will drinking water reduce protein in urine?
Drinking water will not treat the cause of protein in your urine unless you are dehydrated. Drinking water will dilute your urine (water down the amount of protein and everything else in your urine), but will not stop the cause of your kidneys leaking protein.
Is high protein diet hard on kidneys?
A high protein intake has been shown to accelerate kidney damage in people who have kidney disease. However, higher protein diets don’t adversely affect kidney function in healthy people.
Can a vegan diet cause kidney stones?
But researchers also found that a high-protein diet, particularly with a lot of protein from animal sources, can increase the risk of kidney stones. “It turns out vegetarians get fewer stones than meat eaters even though their intake of calcium and oxalate are higher than meat eaters,” Apovian said.
Does eating meat affect your kidneys?
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Animal protein generates high amounts of acid in the blood that can be harmful to the kidneys and cause acidosis – a condition in which kidneys cannot eliminate acid fast enough.
Is tofu okay for kidney disease?
The answer is yes. The patient with kidney disease who is a vegan has a real challenge to eat enough protein without adding too much phosphorus and potassium from the protein source. You will need to eat more tofu and fewer seeds, legumes and nuts to meet your daily protein needs.
Is plant protein bad for your kidneys?
Plant Protein May Be Associated with Reduced Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients. Chronic kidney disease patients who consume a higher ratio of plant protein have lower mortality rates, according to research published in the National Kidney Foundation’s American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Is animal protein bad for kidney disease?
High dietary acid induced by animal-sourced protein has been associated with subsequent development of hypertension, a CKD risk factor, in children. Furthermore, high intake of animal-sourced protein is also associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes,12 another CKD risk factor.
Is plant-based protein safe?
Melissa Piercell, ND, says that plant-based protein powder in moderation should be fine. “The vegetable products used in vegan protein powders come from the ground. Because of that, they can bring up some heavy metals from the soil. What’s found in the protein powder isn’t an added ingredient, it’s from the soil.”

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Details: Super Poseable 6-inch scale action figure features 39+ points of articulation, powerful magnets to allow near limitless poseability on the included cosmic surfboard, and display stand base.
Brand: Toy Biz / Hasbro Marvel Legends Series _ Manufacturer: Toybiz _ Character Family: Marvel Universe _ Sculpt: Gentle Giant Studios _ Type: Action Figure _ Size: 6in. _ Model: 70387 _ Release Year: 2003
Once a herald of Galactus, the Lone Sentinel of the Spaceways is now unshackled from his bonds. Joining him on his adventures is the wise-cracking, cigar chomping Howard the Duck, another classic icon of the Marvel Universe.
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Climate Change Agreements and promise of consultation raises prospect of tax breaks being linked to environmental performance
It was variously described as a "polluter's charter" and the "death of the greenest government", but George Osborne's commitment to provide up to £250m of financial support to the UK's most polluting industries...
Company invests over £500,000 to extend partnership focused on the development of climate-resilient blackcurrant varieties
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'Decline and fall': Transition away from fossil fuel economy could lead to plummeting valuations for high carbon assets
Carbon Tracker warns 'there is far more risk inherent in the fossil fuel system than is conventionally priced into financial markets' and urges investors to step up efforts to engineer a more orderly transition to clean technologies
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The Ideal Home Exhibition, London, Olympia, 1967
7th March - 1st April, 1967
A still from BBC coverage of the show.
The "Ideal Home Exhibition", a wonderfully British institution sponsored by the Daily Mail newspaper, is held annually at the Olympia Exhibition Hall in west London. The still above is from coverage shot in 1967. Note that an AC50 and AC100 were featured rather than the new solid state amps. The address given for Royston is the old one: 24-25 New Bond Street, just discernible on the stand. By mid 1967 Royston's head office was at 3 Hill Street (Mayfair).
The centrepieces of the Vox show were the Riviera organ and a demonstration of the guitar-organ by Dave Roberts - see the piece from "The Beacon" towards the end of this page.
A note on the show in the music trade press, April 1967.
Was the "Golden Guitar" the Phantom seen in the hands of Frank Thornton at the very end of the film "Gonks Go Beat" (1965)? Thanks to Martin Kelly, the answer is now no (July, 2021). The Ideal Home Exhibition guitar was a different one. But the pictures below convey something of the effect.
Screen grabs from the film. The guitar is indeed gold although it does look silver in some frames.
Front page of the catalogue for the '67 show.
Royston / Vox had stand 223 in the "Leisure" section of the "Empire Hall" at Olympia. Next to it, in stand 224, was Emilie Segard Limited, exhibiting "Reproductions on cloth of classical and modern French tapestries".
The presence of Vox (or rather Royston) at the show in 1967 is also recorded in "The Beacon", Journal of the Royston Group, July '67:
Dave Roberts also manned the Vox stall in Moscow, 1966 - see this page.
A short video of the show is here. Below, some great footage of the Ideal Home Exhibition, 1966:
More to follow.


HE CAME TO DANCE is a new series whose driving force is the creative world of Nico Archambault – dancer, choreographer, and winner of So you Think You Can Dance Canada in 2008. The series will track the progress of 10 male dancers, all of them benefiting from high-calibre training under Nico Archambault’s supervision. Each week they will learn to master a different dance style. Backed by recognized choreographers and expert teachers, at the end of each show they will present a dance in a different, original urban setting. Social media will alert the public of these happenings and create cultural get-togethers in the heart of the city. All of this training will culminate in a grand-scale dance spectacle, where we can see just how far the dancers have come over the course of the series.


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Record Store Day is rapidly approaching (April 21) and once again Revelation is releasing some cool vinyl for the big event. Here's a bit of info on each record:
IGNITE Call On My Brothers
Originally released by Conversion Records in 1995 on CD/LP, Call On My Brothers
became a modern day hardcore classic. The record went out of print when Conversion closed up shop a couple of years later. The album was out of print for two years and it was re-released by Revelation on CD in 2000. Now, Call On My Brothers
is coming back to vinyl for the first time since 1995! 538 pressed on purple vinyl and only available from record stores on April 21st.
Their incredible second LP. So Cal's finest in melodic punk. Great songs, incredible harmony, essential packaging. Possibly the greatest record ever and it's now available on vinyl again after being out of print for several years. 510 pressed on root beer colored vinyl exclusively for Record Store Day.
SENSE FIELD Killed For Less
The first full-length album from one of the most incredible bands out of Los Angeles. Fourteen songs that take music to new levels and incredible artwork by Gavin Oglesby. Like a lot of our titles from the '90s, this release has been out of print on vinyl for several years. Now is your chance to get it on vinyl again! 556 pressed on yellow vinyl for Record Store Day.
INTO ANOTHER Self Titled
Their first release. Metallic prog-core that set the wheels in motion for a band that even now – fifteen years later – is still ahead of their time. Like Sense Field and Farside, this album has been out of print for years. Now you can own it on green vinyl. 553 pressed for Record Store Day.
Can't make it to Record Store Day? These releases will also be available from RevHQ.com on different colors soon. In fact, they're already available for preorder here
. All releases include a free digital download of the record. We have more vinyl re-presses in the works. Details will be posted soon.
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To achieve this, the Bank of England offered to purchase, at a minimum spread over risk-free rates, newly issued commercial paper in the primary market via dealers, and after issuance from other eligible counterparties in the secondary market.
The Bank's intention was that the Facility would operate for as long as the highly abnormal conditions in corporate credit markets that were impairing finance of real economic activity persisted. Given the improvements in market functioning since the Facility was introduced, the Bank provided 12 months' notice of its intention to withdraw the Commercial Paper Facility on 15 November 2010 and closed the Facility on 15 November 2011.
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From the good folks with the upcoming film “Dear White People” comes this short PSA to anyone who’s ever tried to explain away their racism.
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02/ 07/ 21
The case for remittances in a post pandemic world
The decision to migrate to another country is more often than not, a personal one. The reason for the decision might differ, from looking for better opportunities to the need to take care of family back home. Many immigrants from developing countries are faced with economic stagnation, political turmoil among other issues hence leading to large-scale emigration, more in some countries than others. There are approximately 200 million migrants from developing countries living outside their country of origin.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development states that well over US$300 billion a year, remittances to developing countries surpass foreign direct investment (FDI) and development assistance combined. In nearly 40 countries, remittances make up more than 10 percent of GDP.
About one-third of these remittances go to rural areas where they play an essential role in raising incomes and reducing poverty. Money sent home by those who’ve migrated is said to majorly be spent on daily basic necessities such as food, shelter, education, and health care.
It is therefore evident that a huge percentage of people in developing countries are largely dependent on the money that their loved ones send back home. This dependency has been discouraged by some, stating that remittances can reduce labor supply and is also likely to inhibit economic growth. It can however be argued that the only way for those dependent on these remittances to be able to fend for themselves in the long-run, is through them being provided the opportunity via being recipients of these funds and in turn enabling them to access better education, healthcare, etc.
It was recently reported by the East African that, dollar inflows from African countries into Kenya dropped 65.9 percent in the first three months this year, with Tanzania overtaking South Africa as the biggest source of remittances. It was stated that the sharp decline in inflows was driven by lower remittances from South Africa, which was the biggest source last year but has since slipped behind Tanzania and Uganda. This could also generally be attributed to the uncertain economic conditions being faced globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The rise of the remittance industry over the years has shown the ability to improve the livelihood of those left behind and in turn boost the economies of receiving countries. Transferring remittances has thus been a system that has also improved over time in order to make the process of sending money simpler and convenient for both the senders and the recipients. Money Transfer mediums such as Upesi Money Transfer have entered the market to bring about the ease of transferring money from abroad and vice versa with the goal of increasing financial inclusivity and better livelihoods for those in receiving countries.

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Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male suspect following a shooting in West Edmonton on July 7, 2022.
On Thursday, July 7, 2022, at approximately 5:20 p.m., West Division police officers responded to a weapons complaint in the area of 151 Street and 101 Avenue. Upon arrival police located an injured male in his 20s. He was treated and transported by paramedics to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
A male suspect has since been identified in this incident. Isaiah Cote Soffels, 19, is wanted on multiple warrants including attempted murder with a firearm, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of a prohibited firearm.
Cote Soffel’s whereabouts are unknown but he is believed to have ties to Calgary. He is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Anyone who has information about Cote Soffel’s whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
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Prof Hastie’s recently published report analyzes substantive decisions on the merits concerning workplace sexual harassment at each of the BC and Ontario Human Rights Tribunals from 2000-2018, with a view to identifying how the law of sexual harassment is understood, interpreted and applied by the Tribunals’ adjudicators. In particular, this report examines whether, and to what extent, gender-based stereotypes and myths known to occur in criminal justice proceedings arise in the human rights context.
Prof Hastie’s talk will be followed by brief commentary from Professor Janet Mosher and Osgoode McMurtry Fellow Fathima Cader.
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Room 2028, Osgoode Hall Law School
Refreshments served, PLEASE RSVP!
Bethany Hastie of Allard (UBC) Law has just published Workplace Sexual Harassment: Assessing the Effectiveness of Human Rights Law in Canada (available here, open access). Hastie analyzes decisions in workplace sexual harassment at each of the BC and Ontario Human Rights Tribunals from 2000-2018. She’s particularly focused on “whether, and to what extent, gender-based stereotypes and myths known to occur in criminal justice proceedings arise in the human rights context”.
For instance, one finding: “the requirement that a complainant establish that the impugned conduct was “unwelcome” provides the most direct and expansive space for gender-based myths and stereotypes to influence the analysis and outcome of sexual harassment complaints”.
The Report concludes with 8 recommendations. An important resource.


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Hosted by Carver County Library
Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley is “one of America’s most accomplished and wide-ranging writers” (Dallas Morning News). Her thirty books to date include two short story collections, two biographies, and eight books geared towards young readers. Her influential and admired novels include the Pulitzer Prize winning A Thousand Acres (1991), a modern retelling of King Lear. Smiley returned to the heartland in her The Last Hundred Years trilogy, which follows the fortunes and travails of an Iowa farm family over several generations. Smiley’s latest, Perestroika in Paris, offers fans something of a departure. In this instant bestseller, a spirited racehorse named Perestroika escapes her enclosure outside Paris and tries to make a new life for herself. In so doing, she befriends a street-smart dog named Frida, a pair of talkative ducks, and a curious boy named Etienne. The Los Angeles Times writes: “In an era beset by polarization, it feels like a gift to find a novel where characters of different species and different instincts come together to build a community.”


Seawall to be built in Inverloch
A 70-metre-long rock bag seawall will be constructed along the foreshore at Inverloch, to protect the picnic and barbecue area located at the end of Pymble Avenue.
Bass Coast Shire Council has completed the construction plans, with work expected to get underway in June. This form of coastal protection is a first for Victoria, as Council continues its proactive stance on erosion on behalf of its community.
The sandy shores of Anderson Inlet at Inverloch are extremely dynamic. Over time, the shoreline has experienced periods of erosion, as well as periods of sand build-up.
In recent years, the shoreline at the Pymble Avenue area has eroded at a rapid rate, threatening public assets, including a barbecue area, public seating and grassed open space.
Bass Coast Shire Mayor Cr Michael Whelan said that the rock bag seawall has been chosen to protect the foreshore in this location, based on recommendations from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.
“By constructing a removable structure, as opposed to a fixed seawall, this will allow for the completion of the current Cape to Cape Resilience Project,” Cr Whelan said.
“This will be the first time that a rock bag seawall has been used in Victoria, and this innovation has been proven to be a robust and effective solution, while offering the flexibility of removal and/or relocation if needed.”
“The information and recommendations from this Project will inform the provision of additional coastal protection structures along Inverloch’s eastern foreshore and beyond.”
This $230,000 seawall project is being fully funded by Council’s Infrastructure Renewal Program.
For more information on this project, including construction plans and a timeline for the works, visit www.engage.basscoast.vic.gov.au/inverlocheastseawall or contact Council by email to firstname.lastname@example.org or phone 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 56712 2211.


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So it was really hard for us to finally have a chance to try it out. After reading the article on L.A Magazine that made their Green Onion Sesame Bread seem like some sort of bread epiphany, i was really looking forward to this place.
We went family style so we got to sample many dishes. Of course, we tried the Sesame Bread and with my love of Carbs, the thick one, not the thin one. After the first bite, i didn't really see what the big deal was. It was at least an inch thick! And it was kind of dry. The Green Onion didn't do that much for it. The crispy Sesame crust that had formed was probably the best part.
They seem to have an affinity for green onion seeing how almost everything we ordered had at least a little bit in it. The Steamed Dumplings were alright, a bit doughy and packed with Green Onions but still alright. The Fried Dumplings weren't really very different other than they were a little crispy but the contents of them were still the same.
The star of the meal definitely had to be the Beijing-Style Chicken Mushu. It was chock full of noodles, both thick and thin, rice and clear. Along with the rest of your usual Mushu ingredients. And with the wrapper, it kind of looked like something my Tio Chuy would do to it. A China-China Islamic Burrito, con todo.
The Lamb Stew Warm Pot was different. Not that it wasn't delicious in itself, but it's just something that you have to get used to. It was heavily spiced with some sort of sharp spice, i'm guessing star anise. But it was definetely something you have to get used to. With it's tender chunks of Lamb, Tofu, glass noodles, and onion. We ended up with more than half in left-overs so...yeah.
Final Verdict, i would come back. But next time, i'm trying the flat Sesame Bread. And not that much FooD!!!
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