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A new study published earlier this year in Marine Policy put the number of sharks slaughtered each year at 100 million, or roughly three sharks caught per second. Outraged by these shocking numbers, Joe Chernov and Robin Richards created an infographic to put the figures in perspective. While shark attacks on humans do happen (there were 12 fatal ones last year) the existential threat humans pose to the future of sharks is far graver. While there's a lot to be said about the horrors of shark finning, we'll let this graphic do the talking.
- CEO Note: Arctic Drilling Held At Bay Posted Fri, February 28, 2014
- Obama Admin Moves Forward to Open the Atlantic Ocean to Seismic Airgun Blasts & Drilling Posted Fri, February 28, 2014
- CEO Note: State Shark Fin Bans Protected Posted Wed, March 5, 2014
- Miranda Cosgrove Stars in New Oceana PSA to Save Dolphins Posted Wed, March 5, 2014
- The Economist’s Arctic Summit Convenes in London Posted Thu, March 6, 2014


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DREAM MAKERS, THE (TV) (1975 USA)
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James Franciscus stars as a university professor with an eye on bigger things. Using his inherent promotional know-how, he launches a career in the record industry, eventually operating his own top-selling label. To insure that the local stations will run his artists' recordings, Franciscus crosses certain deejays' palms with silver. That's called payola, and that's against the law. His empire shattered, Franciscus is reduced to cabdriving to earn a living--and by the end of the film he's neither earning nor living. Singer Kenny Rogers makes his acting debut as one of Franciscus' clients; also featured is Rogers' former First Edition colleague Mickey Jones.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for women with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer. The new therapy, palbociclib, will be used to treat postmenopausal women with metastatic estrogen receptor-positive (ER-positive) breast cancer who have not received previous treatment.
Palbociclib, which is marketed under the name Ibrance, will be used in combination with another breast cancer drug, letrozole.
“This is a new class of drugs that has been effective in treating this particular pathway in cancer, and it has improved outcomes for patients with advanced ER-positive breast cancer, one of the most common forms of the disease,” says Harold J. Burstein, MD, PhD, a breast cancer specialist with the Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers at Dana-Farber.
Palbociclib was tested in a trial of 165 women with ER-positive advanced breast cancer who had not received previous treatment. Patients who were treated with palbociclib and letrozole lived about 20 months without the disease progressing. Women who received just the letrozole lived about 10 months without the disease progressing.
The drug’s effectiveness is also being tested in treating early stage breast cancer, Burstein says.
The FDA approved palbociclib under its accelerated approval program, which allows faster approval of a drug if it is used to treat a serious or life-threatening disease and clinical trial data shows it is likely to benefit patients. The approval was based on a small, randomized phase II study and full approval will depend on results of a phase III trial that has not yet reported data.


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Samsung has unveiled a new refrigerator that has a built-in function for streaming carbonated soda water. This innovation marks the first time a fridge has been released with such an addition to its conventional ice/water dispenser.
The 36-inch, four-door fridge uses a standard SodaStream 60L CO2 cylinder embedded in its left door. The location of the automatic soda streamer allows for optimal accessibility.
Consumers seeking out a luxury item in their refrigeration choices will be able to get their hands on the literally cool home device come April. But, at $3,899 a pop, the soda-dispensing machine doesn't come cheap.
"By joining forces with SodaStream, we are able to offer our consumers something never before seen on a refrigerator and bring a new experience to the kitchen," says Kevin Dexter, senior vice president of home appliances, sales and marketing for Samsung Electronics America.
The fridge, code name RF31FMESBSR, was for reasons unknown not a part of Samsung's public display at CES 2013, despite its thirst-slaking dispensation of three soda-fizz concentrations.
RF31FMESBSR also comes equipped with a bottom-level freezer, easy-to-use FlexZone multipurpose drawer with four temperature settings, dispenser for chilled/filtered flat water and — of course — an interior icemaker (an Ice Master capable of producing ten pounds a day).
According to WIRED's preview, the fridge's LED lights "do better at lighting things up than the dinky light on the front of my fridge, and it's better at preventing freezer burn on the frozen stuff, but ... soda!"
Headquartered in Israel, SodaStream is a century-old company whose specialized product allows users to transform ordinary tap water into carbonated soda. The product works by forcing carbonated gas (kept under pressure in a cylinder) into water without the result being fizzy seltzer.
Samsung's CES 2013 presence did include its T9000 smart fridge, which boasts a ten-inch Wi-Fi-enabled touchscreen and includes apps such as Epicurious for recipes, along with Evernote for note-taking.
"The fridge, because it's the hub of the family and the kitchen, is now another access point without having to drag around your tablet or have your phone with you in the vicinity of where you're cooking or entertaining," said Warner Doell, a vice president in the home appliance division at Samsung Canada.

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Anna Elizabeth Stern
Anna Stern is an American performer distinguished by her work in singing, modeling, and acting. She’s an advocate for body positivity, standing at 5’1″ and challenging the norms in the modeling industry.
Anna Stern made her mark in the entertainment world through various avenues. In the realm of television and film, she has been part of productions like “The Secret Life of Amy Bensen,” “Toxic Energy,” and the recently released “Chidera.” On the music front, she released the song “Heal You” in 2023 which is available on Spotify. Her ability to cross different artistic disciplines has cemented her reputation as an emerging talent.


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Sodexo plans to bring eat>NOW autonomous grocery stores, high tech vending machines, and virtual dining concepts delivered by robots to campuses across the US
In partnership with AiFi, Sodexo is introducing eat>NOW, a checkout-free grocery and convenience offer. Sodexo plans to bring eat>NOW autonomous grocery stores, high tech vending machines, and virtual dining concepts delivered by robots to campuses across the US this spring.
Among the first campuses to host this AI-powered experience will be the University of Denver with a grand opening on 6th April. In a tie-up with Yo Kai Express, Sodexo clients will now be able to offer students vending machines, with 80-plus ramen and udon noodle bowl combinations.
Already on campuses, including New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM, Yo Kai Express kiosks allow guests to place their orders and make payments via touchscreen. With this technology, Sodexo is able to provide students with 24/7 access to meals, particularly late at night when demand is highest and options are limited.
“Students want three things: convenience, choice, and quality – often in that order. Sodexo is in the business of helping our clients meet those needs head-on, so we’re introducing campuses to the latest in innovative foodservice with eat>NOW autonomous grocery stores, high tech vending, partnering with the top brands that students are looking for, and delivering it to their doors,” said Kevin Rettle, Global Vice President, Sodexo Innovation and Digital, Universities.
Teaming with Virtual Dining Concepts, Sodexo will now offer campuses three delivery only options available on its Bite app for universities. Virtual Dining Concepts is a collection of concepts such as MrBeast Burger, Mariah’s Cookies, and Buddy V’s Cake Slice. These are currently in place on Sodexo campuses like Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA.


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January 4, 2022 by Bahija Nwaji
Updated January 4, 2022
Feeding the skin: a new tendency in food and cosmetics convergence
The combination of food and cosmetics in beauty products is a tendency in recent years that has been obtaining enormous importance. Consumer habits have shifted the focus to food-based cosmetics. Food elements are being part of cosmetics and other personal care products to bring into cosmetic products certain benefits of food ingredients.
Food and cosmetics convergence in the beauty products:
The main trend in recent years is the growing convergence of food and cosmetics in beauty products.
On one side, we are observing consumers becoming more discerning in their eating habits as they understood that the food they eat has an immediate impact on their health and appearance. Indeed, the whole area of nutri-cosmetics has developed to assist customers looking at nutritional complements for beauty objectives.Other customers are altering their diets- some by consuming fresh fruits and vegetables and superfoods to get added nutrients or to detox their bodies.
On the other side, we are watching food ingredients making their way into cosmetic applications. This improvement is partially driven by innovation attempts; experts are looking at the kitchen table for inspiration. With many consumers associating food ingredients with health benefits, such beauty products are marketed in this light. Agricultural ingredients have been the frontrunner in the cosmetics industry.
Some fresh material companies are improving novel items from food sources. For example, ReGenistem Red Rice is derived from Himalayan red rice materials. Produced by Lonza, the product is marketed as having anti-aging qualities.
Other companies are utilizing food ingredients for new cosmetic substances. The convergence of food and cosmetics in beauty products will be featured at the Latin American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit on 16-18March 2022.
From food to face, consumers consider nutrition as an important pillar in skin beauty. Many recent studies present food-derived components as having anti-aging, antioxidant, anti-microbial, and antiseptic properties.Consumers make natural beauty treatments at home like detox masks with grapes juice and yogurt to remove dead skin cells. To exfoliate and unify skin, turmeric is the solution. Researchers said that different approaches bring many sustainable implications.
What is healthy for your body is healthy for your skin:
Natural ingredients in beauty products and cosmetics formulas are changing today. We find elements like Shea butter, olive oil and coconut oil, and many more in skincare products. These natural cosmetics are more in demand today. Here are some natural ingredients for cosmetics:
-Shea butter - Coconut oil -Mango butter - Frankincense essential oil - pistachios oil - Liquorice extract.
Mango butter is used as an anti-aging product, also Aleo vera is used for its anti-aging properties. Choosing the best ingredients to make beauty products is becoming a challenge to the industry. More complex ingredients from nature are being used.
How to preserve cosmetics?
The tendency towards a healthier way of life is influencing the way of preserving skin care products. Personal care companies are looking for natural preservation solutions. For years, freeze-dried was a popular approach to protect nutrients. Now, beauty products and cosmetics researchers are using this technique to increase the strength of diverse skincare products. Weibo H-Tech said:" Anhydrous (dehydrated) active compounds have a lower molecular weight, so the molecules can penetrate deeper into the epidermis ". This kind of preservation lacks additional harmful preservatives, prolongs shelf life, and ameliorates the way products penetrate the skin.
Here are a few tips to have good skincare practices:
Avoid cosmetics that contain alcohol; alcohol may dehydrate the skin. This may cause redness, dryness, and sensitive reactions. AvoidGlycolic acids as well; they are effective for acne-prone skin but if you have dry skin do not use it since it will cause irritation.
To sum up, Natural beauty products derived from foods are marketed as having several benefits on the skin. The truth about the benefits of food ingredients in cosmetics is astonishing. People are searching for natural beauty products since they are fearful of chemical ones. Thus a new technique of preservation of active ingredients takes place. It is without preservatives. But this technique has some drawbacks such as they need to be dehydrated with purified water before use. This is seen mainly in Asia, but it would not be surprising if, within the next decade, freeze-dried cosmetics would be crucial for many consumers globally.

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COVID-19 Update for May 13 2021 – Stay-at-Home Order Extended Again
Ontarians Staying At Home
Hopes to do more outside will have to wait a little longer, as the province announced Thursday the current Stay-At-Home order will extend until June 2.
Despite calls to rescind the ban on outdoor recreational activities including golf, tennis and basketball, Premier Doug Ford announced all public health measures will remain in place until that date. Ford said by that time, the province will be able to open outdoor recreation and introduce a plan to begin reopening Ontario.
He said the plan will not include large sporting events or concerts, but the goal is to “have the most normal July and August possible.”
The decreasing trend in daily new case counts and high vaccination uptake in hotspot areas were not strong enough for the province to consider loosening restrictions, as hospitals are still under immense pressure. Variants of concerns also remain a major concern and Ontario officials continue to call for stronger border measures by the federal government.
The province-wide Stay-At-Home order introduced on April 16 was originally scheduled to end ahead of the long weekend on May 20.
The news release can be read here.
Vaccines for Students
Ford also announced that beginning May 31, Ontario youth aged 12-17 will be eligible to book an appointment for their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Schools will continue virtual learning until public health doctors, teachers and labour partners are able to reach a consensus.
Support for Travel and Tourism Businesses
With no travel or tourism opportunities on the horizon, the Ontario government highlighted a $100 million business grant for small tourism and travel businesses that have been heavily impacted by the pandemic. Eligible businesses for a one-time payment between $10,000-$20,000 include travel agencies, hotels and resorts who did not receive funding from the Ontario Small Business Grant.
Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, said this grant is estimated to support 7,700 businesses, but there is “flexibility to support more” if the total exceeds 7,700 or $100 million.
Applications are open until June 25.
The news release and complete list of eligibility requirements can be read here.


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Very good place for look the city! Try to go about the afternoon. The cable car is vary safe. Good place for a drink
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This is a well run activity that provides spectacular views of the city of Rio and surrounding areas. There are two cable cars - you get off at each level and can enjoy a nice walk through some lovely gardens at the first stop. The view from the very top is amazing assuming…
I love the combination of mountains and ocean, and especially gorgeous rocks rising out of the sea. The cable car ride was great. In addition to a wonderful visit, I loved looking at Sugarloaf from below.

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To the locals, Burwood has historically always been the capital of the inner-west & the home of offices, major retail (Westfields, Burwood Plaza & the Burwood Road High Street), & home to the Busy Burwood Station.
Now, the rest of Sydney will get the memo as Burwood is now the home of a huge development proposal called Burwood Place which will see multiple high-rise towers being built, some as high as 140m+ turning Burwood into a mini-CBD and giving the suburb its own skyline in the process.
Development Characteristics of the Burwood Place Towers:
|Developer:||Holdmark Property Group|
|Concept Architect:||Architectus & Cox|
|Building Use:||Mixed-use (Residential, Commercial, Hotel & Retail)|
|Location:||42-60 Railway Parade, Burwood, 2134|
|Number of Buildings:||5 (4 Residential & 1 Commercial Tower)|
|Height of Building #1:||140m & 42 Floors|
|Height of Building #2:||127m & 39 Floors|
|Height of Building #3:||123m & 36 Floors|
|Height of Building #4:||71m & 20 Floors|
|Height of Building #5:||62m & 12 Floors|
|Number of Apartments:||1100|
|Estimated Completion Date:||~ 2022|
Burwood Place will be the marquee development in the inner-west & contain everything one will need to live in the towers, spurring Burwood to a potential CBD status along as a high-rise residential hub.
The towers will be a mixed-use, featuring the following amenities:
- 3 Supermarkets
- Fruit & vegetable market
- Specialty Food (Deli, Butcher, Health Food Store, Baker, etc)
- Entertainment precinct (Cinema, Bowling Alley, Lazer Tag, Trampoline, Restaurants, Bars)
- Essential Services (Child Care Centre, Pharmacy, Medical, Post Office, Bank, etc)
- 1100 Apartments
- 100 Room Hotel
- Commercial Area for Business
- Council Carpark
- Residential Carpark
- Council Library
Currently, the site consists of Burwood Plaza which will be demolished & redeveloped for the current proposal as the Burwood Plaza.
Also as part of this proposal, the developer will create a new council carpark in the base of the development & as well as offering a level in one of the towers for a brand-new council library.
The Architects for the design are Architectus and Cox & the developer of the proposal is Holdmark Property Group.
This is by far the largest development ever proposed for Burwood. It is quite clear from the development that has occurred within the Sydney metro area in which direction the city is heading & that is vertical. Burwood is set to become another city in the greater “City of Cities” that is the Sydney metropolitan region.
The development will be located a very short walk to the Burwood Railway Station which can get commuters to the Sydney CBD within 10-15 minutes depending if you catch an express train. This development is transit orientated meaning people will be able to live in the development without the need to have a car.
While no exact date is estimated for completion, it is expected that a development of this scale will take between 3-4 years to complete.
If this does proceed it will become one of the biggest standalone developments in the city & change the face of Sydney’s inner-west.

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European Union Geopolitical Watch Team: Audrey Moisan, Sara Brouwers, Etienne Mathieu
05/05/2022: Towards a revival of Irish nationalism? Sinn Fein gains a majority in the Northern Irish Parliament. -Audrey Moisan-
As the parliamentary elections in Belfast were held on May 5, 2022, the Irish nationalist party came out with a majority of votes, amassing 29.02% of the votes in the whole of Northern Ireland. This is the first time the party has won an election since its inception.
From a representative point of view, this result allows the party to keep its 27 seats in the Assembly, thus passing the DUP, the unionist party, which lost three seats, going from 28 to 25 representatives.
However, the overall result of these elections must be qualified. Rather than a resurgence of popularity on the part of Sinn Fein, it shows the rise of another party, Alliance, which won an additional nine seats against the two traditional opposition forces, increasing from eight to 17. The latter is committed to communion between the two communities, thus showing a certain willingness in Northern Ireland to initiate peace between supporters of the Union Jack and fervent defenders of Eire.
Finally, this election could rekindle tensions on Northern Irish soil, as the DUP has declared through its representative Jeffrey Donaldson that it will refuse to appoint a deputy prime minister until the Northern Ireland protocol on Brexit is reformed by the British government. This statement could lead to complex negotiations and paralysis of the Northern Irish government.
05/10/2022 : France commemorates the slave trade. -Etienne Mathieu-
Since 2006, France has commemorated the memory of the slave trade every May 10. French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony in the Jardin du Luxembourg. This ceremony mobilizes especially the French public television channels.
The date corresponds to that of the law passed on May 10, 2001, known as the “Taubira Law”, which recognizes slavery and the slave trade as crimes against humanity. This law provides, in addition to symbolic commemorations, for the teaching of this memory and the history of the slave trade in school programs.
05/12/2022 : Delegations from Qatar and the EU visit Tehran in a bid to revive talks and the 2015 Vienna Agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme. -Sara Brouwers-
While the negotiations on Iran’s civilian nuclear programme, which were supposed to revive the 2015 Vienna Agreement and provide a framework for Iran’s nuclear programme, had been at a standstill since 11 March due to disagreements over the Revolutionary Guard (Tehran wanted to remove Iran’s ideological army from the US blacklist of “foreign terrorist organisations“), the file has been reopened. Indeed, with the support of Joseph Borell and despite Iranian reluctance, the European Union coordinator for negotiations on the Iranian nuclear issue, Enrique Mora, travelled to Tehran to relaunch discussions with the Qatari delegation. According to the official news agency Irna, the Emir of Qatar, Tamim ben Hamad Al Thani, met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raissi, while Enrique Mora held talks with the Iranian chief negotiator Ali Bagheri.
In fact, Iran had engaged a year ago in direct negotiations with Germany, France, China, Russia, Great Britain and indirectly with the United States in order to revive the agreement concluded in 2015 that had put an end to twelve years of crisis, and from which Washington withdrew in 2018 after the multiple opposition of President Donald Trump. In a context where the Iranians refuse to exchange directly with the Americans, considering that the latter have abandoned the agreement and cannot, therefore, be present for the negotiations, they are placing the Europeans in a position of mediator. Josep Borrell told the Financial Times that he was looking for a “middle way” to end the impasse, threatening to sabotage European diplomatic efforts to seal a deal that would lead to the US rejoining the 2015 agreement and lifting sanctions against Iran. For its part, Russia, hit by Western sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine, sought US guarantees that retaliatory measures would not affect its economic cooperation with Iran.
12/05/2022 : The European Commission sets up an aid plan for Ukraine’s grain exports. -Sara Brouwers-
Before the Russian military offensive, 90% of grain and oilseed exports were loaded at Ukrainian ports, but since the invasion, the Black Sea through which the cargo ships passed has been blocked by the Russian navy. The conflict is taking place in the most productive agricultural areas of Ukraine and “Russia has already taken over many ports,” notes Paolin Pascot, co-founder of Agriconomie. Both countries are among the world’s largest exporters, and the conflict is obviously taking shape on the global food market. In total, “twenty million tonnes of grain must leave Ukraine in less than three months using the European Union’s transport infrastructure“, said the European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Valean.
On 12 May, the European Commission launched an action plan to help Ukraine export its 20 million tonnes of grain in a timely manner through the establishment of “solidarity corridors” and “one-stop shops” by Member States. To address persistent problems such as rail gauge, lack of trucks and ships, the EU executive wanted to optimise the logistics chain with new routes, create a “matchmaking platform” involving Commission services, transport companies and traders to match supply and demand and reserve rail slots. The Commission also noted that “mobile crane structures can be deployed relatively quickly” and that suitable wagons would be “widely available in the EU“.
12/05/2022 : Finland calls for NATO membership “without delay“. -Etienne Mathieu-
The President of the Republic of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, and the Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, issued a joint statement on May 12. In this communiqué, the two Finnish heads of government declare themselves in favour of their country joining NATO “without delay“. The statement said that membership would strengthen Finland’s national security, while improving NATO’s overall defence posture.
A press conference is scheduled for Sunday, May 15 to formalize the Finnish government’s position.
The statement comes in the context of the Russian Federation’s war in Ukraine. A rapprochement, or even membership, of a traditionally neutral Finland in NATO is perceived in the Kremlin as a threat to Russian national security.
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen has called on Sweden, Finland’s “closest partner“, to follow suit and apply for membership together. The Scandinavian kingdom, also historically neutral, has been engaged for several years in a process of rearmament for fear of Russia.


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A mysterious circus excites a small Hungarian town into a rebellion when a promised act doesn't perform.
Director: Béla Tarr
An indelible statement on loneliness and spiritual thirst. show more
This is as challenging as movies come, alluding to everything from philosopher Thomas Hobbes to the history of Western music. show more
While Tarr's newest epic, Werckmeister Harmonies, isn't intended for the shopping-mall crowd, it is more viewer-friendly and will please adventurous moviegoers. show more


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Could nature provide the solution to the devastating problem of flooding? One charity says simply planting trees could protect thousands of homes.
Coed Cadw - the Woodland Trust - is calling for the Welsh Government to plant 10 million trees over the next five years.
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Low cloud will bring murky conditions with extensive hill fog.
The team, which is manned by volunteers, will operate out of Pontardawe Fire Station in partnership with Mid and West Wales Fire Service.
Dan Biggar has no doubt that Wales remain flrmly in the Six Nations title mix ahead of next Saturday's clash against Scotland.


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For ten years, Cincinnati’s MidPoint Music Festival has been rocking alternative tunes and showcasing some of the best new artists on the scene. This year is no different and while it’s hard to choose a “best-of” list, here are some recommendations from your friends at MFW.
Asobi Seksu – Walk on the Moon
Gang Gang Dance – Mindkilla
The Album Leaf – On Your Way
Viva Voice – From The Devil Himself


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Brass Sextet – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Presto
The 4th. movement of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Presto) arranged for Brass Sextet.
Mozart wrote his Serenades for groups of wandering musicians who moved around the streets of Vienna and orther major European cities playing to passers-by, playing requested music outside a lover’s residence or for indoor concerts in posh salons.
This movement is very fast,and requires a good level of stamina and tonguing..
Part 1 in Bb (Treble)
Part 2 in Bb (Treble)
Part 3 in F/Eb (Treble)
Part 4 in C/Bb (Bass/Treble)
Part 5 in C/Bb (Bass/Treble)
Part 6 in C/Bb/Eb (Bass/Treble)
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After you have been pregnant for 9 months, finally your baby’s birth day is here. Happiness, apprehensions, excitement and anxiety fills you with a plethora of emotions. You get to hold your labor of love, your baby in your hands for the first time. With the elation, there are some bruises and pains and exhaustion, but everything takes a second place with your baby being the focus now. Scores of advises start to pour in and you realize that now there are many things you will be doing for the first time, like feeding your baby, changing the nappy, soothing the little one, cleaning and bathing and taking care of your new born. These things can be exciting as well as nerve wrecking!
When Should I Bathe My Newborn Baby?
Most hospitals recommend a topping and tailing procedure to keep your baby clean. It just means that a baby’s face and neck (topping) is wiped clean with a baby wipe and so is his genital area (tailing). Many parents follow this routine till the baby’s umbilical stump falls off, which is for a week or so. Some parents also resort to sponge bathing their baby for the first few days. However, some parents wish to bathe their baby as they believe it creates a bonding between the mother and the child. Most hospitals have special ayahs and nurses who bathe babies and clean them. As long as your little one is healthy, and the room in which he is being given a bath is warm, a bath can be given after a few hours after him being born. If your doctor advises you to give your baby a sponge bath, then you can read about it here. If it is a bath that you want for your baby, then your hospital ayah or nurse will help. If you are unable to walk after delivery, then you can try to learn how the nurses give the bath to the baby. Want to know more about sponge bathing your baby? Click here.
Will The Baby’s Umbilical Stump Get Infected If I Bathe My Baby?
Water is not going to infect or delay the healing of the umbilical stump. However, you can chose to top and tail your baby if you feel worried. You can carefully pat the stump dry with a clean and soft towel if it gets wet during the bath. Some moms prefer to hire an ayah or a maalishwali in the first 40 days after delivery to help them bathe the baby and massage themselves as well as the baby. Click here to read about your first 40 days after delivery. Read more about umbilical stump infections here.
How Can I Give My Baby A Bath At Home?
It is important to learn, how to give baby a bath, even if you have an ayah or the first bath has been given by a nurse. Most of the times, the older ladies in the house manage that chore, especially if you have had a tear or an episiotomy during the delivery. But if possible, it is better if you are able to see and help the nurse bathe the baby. That way, when the responsibility comes to you, you are prepared. You will need to shed off your nervousness, which is natural since the baby will appear slippery and wriggly, and will also have to gather some essentials to give your baby a bath.
How To Bathe A Newborn Baby?
Some babies do not like to be in water. It is quite normal. Normally new born are only given sponge bath or their bodies are wiped clean with a wash cloth. Doctors may advise to wait until the umbilical cord stump falls off. When the nurse bathes your baby, insist that she does in front of you so that you can also participate. Before nurse starts giving bathe, there are certain things that she keeps handy, and that you should follow too:
- Check the temperature of the water with your elbow. It should be neither too hot nor too cold. Fill a large bowl and spread a clean sheet or a blanket/towel over which the baby is placed
- Be ready with 2 sets of towel – 1 wet towel for soaking and 1 dry towel for drying the baby
- A mild baby soap
- 1 set of clothes which are to be worn after bathing
- Diaper or nappy
- Mild unscented moisturizing lotion
- Baby cap
Step By Step Process Of Bathing The Baby
Now let’s see the procedure of bathing your baby:
- Start with eyes. Take clean, gentle cloth or cotton. Dip in water and rub around the eyes, starting from the corner of the nose. Repeat with other eye with another cloth or cotton. Try to take out the dried secretion from the eyes with the help of cotton
- Move on to the ears. Gently clean the outer part of the ear without touching the insides
- Clean the neck area. Take care of the folds around the neck. Be gentle in holding the baby
- Move on to the stomach area without touching the umbilical cord area
- If the water touches the navel area, wipe it a dry cloth and make it dry
- Wipe baby’s genital and bottom especially along the folds
- One important thing, while washing baby’s head, place your hand over his forehead, so that water does come over the face. Take a mild shampoo in your hand. Massage it in round direction, with light hands. Wipe immediately
Baby Care After A Bath
Once your baby is finished bathing, there are few pointers that need to be remembered.
- Make sure to rinse off any excess soap
- After bathe, immediately apply baby moisturizing lotion all over the body
- While giving bath or after bath, do not leave the baby unattended even for a second. If you have to leave the room, wrap a towel around the baby and take him with you
Why Is My Baby’s Skin So Flaky?
When you see your new born baby, don’t expect to see the pink cute baby. Baby photographs that appear on the internet and in magazines is generally misleading. There are chances of amniotic flakes on baby’s skin. There might be some spots on his body. That’s perfectly normal. Once he is bathed and massaged, his skin will be back to normal. DO not resort to applying lotions and moisturizers which can further increase the chances of getting infections and may also result in rashes. Also avoid using to much baby powder (click here to know why) as they can be harmful for your baby. Unless the doctor recommends something
When Will My Baby’s Umbilical Stump Fall Off?
Umbilical Cord Stump can take up to 45 days to fall on its own. Till then, try to keep the navel area dry. Your new born baby does not need bath every day. Sometimes you can bathe him or at times just sponge bath is sufficient. Whenever you are holding the baby, always place your palm by his head and neck, so that it gets proper support, lest baby tries to wiggle! Be gentle but firm in holding. Read more about your baby’s umbilical stump here.

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Mhairi Black, in her first House of Commons speech, has declared herself the only 20-year-old in the country to whom the chancellor is willing to provide housing. In deriding the government’s plans to cut housing benefit for 18- to 21-year-olds, the Commons’ youngest MP shared the concerns of many charities working with homeless young people.
Chancellor George Osborne, in the budget on 8 July, said the best route out of poverty is work. But for those whose housing situation keeps them furthest from the job market, the solution is not so simple.
Here, at Homeless Link, we have real concerns that some current and proposed welfare policies are counter-intuitive, and could create unnecessary hurdles for the people most in need of help to escape poverty. The government’s plans to remove housing benefit from 18- to 21-year-olds is being sold as an incentive for young people to either “earn or learn”. Yet without the safety net that housing benefit provides, young people can find themselves pushed even further from the workforce.
The most common cause of homelessness among under-25s is relationship breakdown. There are also those fleeing violence or mental and physical abuse, not to mention care leavers. For these young people, staying at home is not an option and housing benefit provides essential support as they move towards independent living.
Without a stable home, many young people face additional barriers to work that cannot be addressed simply by removing access to benefits. Six in 10 homeless young people experience a range of complex needs (such as mental health problems) and half lack the basic skills to live independently.
Restricting access to benefits does little to help these people into jobs. Homeless people have a far harder time trying to find work than those with a home. Research into benefit sanctions, which normally occur when jobseekers fail to turn up for Jobcentre appointments, found that just 3% of people who receive jobseeker’s allowance are sanctioned – but among homeless people this rises to 33%.
Existing help to support people into work is already proven to be failing those who are most vulnerable. We need a greater focus on homeless people and their needs in the assessment process, the design and delivery of employment programmes, and the conditions placed upon individuals seeking support.
Many homeless charities have reported that their clients are being pushed further into destitution as a result of losing their benefits. The government has made the rules more flexible for those who are particularly vulnerable. It’s a welcome concession, but it should send a clear warning that such benefit-cutting measures can have damaging consequences.
Work is a route out of poverty only if there is a welfare safety net that recognises the value of a safe and stable home, and employment support that understands housing needs.
Jacqui McCluskey is director of policy and communications at Homeless Link.

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Dmitri S. Peskov, the Kremlin’s spokesman, told reporters that he had no information about when the talks, which were last held last week, would resume, and whether the events in Bucha would affect their progress.
“The situation is serious, there is no doubt,” Mr. Peskov said.
Andrei Kortunov, director general of the Russian International Affairs Council, a research organization close to the Russian government, said that the events in Bucha will certainly make progress even more difficult.
“It is hard to sit at a table and shake hands when such things happen,” he said.
While the talks are important, Mr. Kortunov said, they primarily depend on the military situation on the ground, where both sides are still waiting for more favorable conditions to emerge for them to press harder from the position of strength.
“As of today, there isn’t much hope,” he said.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that, while Mr. Putin alone can dictate Russian policy, in Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky is dependent on public opinion and a multitude of political actors in the country.
“The events in Bucha would make him even more constrained,” Mr. Kortunov said, referring to Mr. Zelensky.


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|The group formed in 1968 from the ashes of the Yardbirds, for which guitarist Jimmy Page had served as lead guitarist after Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. Pages stint in the Yardbirds (1966-1968) followed a period of years as one of Britains most in-demand session guitarists. As a generally anonymous hired gun, Page performed on mid-Sixties British Invasion records by the likes of Donovan (Hurdy Gurdy Man), Them (Gloria), the Kinks (You Really Got Me), the Who (I Cant Explain) and hundreds of others. Page assembled a New Yardbirds in order to fulfill contractual obligations that, once served, allowed him to move on to his blues-based dream band, Led Zeppelin.
Bassist John Paul Jones also boasted a lofty session musicians pedigree. His resume included work for the Rolling Stones, Donovan, Jeff Beck and Dusty Springfield. Singer Robert Plant and drummer John Bonzo Bonham came from Birmingham, England, where theyd previously played in the Band of Joy. Page described Led Zeppelin in a press release for their first album with these words: I cant put a tag to our music. Every one of us has been influenced by the blues, but its ones interpretation of it and how you utilize it. I wish someone would invent an expression, but the closest I can get is contemporary blues. Integrating Delta blues and U.K. folk influences with a modern rock approach, Led Zeppelins symbiosis gave rise to hard rock, which flourished in the Seventies under their expert tutelage. Such classics as Whole Lotta Love were built around Pages heavyweight guitar riffs, Plants raw, half-screamed vocals, and the rhythm sections deep, walloping assaults all hallmarks of a new approach to rock that combined heaviness and delicacy.
In Jimmy Pages words, the band aimed for a kind of construction in light and shade. The members of Led Zeppelin were musical sponges, often traveling the world literally traipsing about foreign lands and figuratively exploring the cultural landscape via their record collections in search of fresh input to trigger their muse. The very thing Zeppelin was about was that there were absolutely no limits, explained bassist Jones. We all had ideas, and wed use everything we came across, whether it was folk, country music, blues, Indian, Arabic.
The groups use of familiar blues-rock forms spiced with exotic flavors found favor among the rock audience that emerged in the Seventies. Led Zeppelin aimed itself at the album market, eschewing the AM-radio singles orientation of the previous decade. Their self-titled first album found them elongating blues forms with extended solos and psychedelic effects, most notably on the agonized Dazed and Confused, and launching pithy hard-rock rave-ups like Good Times Bad Times and Communication Breakdown. Led Zeppelin II found them further tightening up and modernizing their blues-rock approach on such tracks as Whole Lotta Love, Heartbreaker and Ramble On. Led Zeppelin III took a more acoustic, folk-oriented approach on such numbers as Leadbellys Gallows Pole and their own Tangerine, yet they also rocked furiously on Immigrant Song and offered a lengthy electric blues, Since Ive Been Loving You.
The groups untitled fourth album (a.k.a., Led Zeppelin IV, The Runes Album and ZOSO), which appeared in 1971, remains an enduring rock milestone and their defining work. The album was a fully realized hybrid of the folk and hard-rock directions theyd been pursuing, particularly on When the Levee Breaks and The Battle of Evermore. Black Dog was a piledriving hard-rock number cut from the same cloth as Whole Lotta Love. Most significant of the albums eight tracks was the fable-like Stairway to Heaven, an eight-minute epic that, while never released as a single, remains radios all-time most-requested rock song. Houses of the Holy, Led Zeppelins fifth album, was another larger-than-life offering, from its startling artwork to the adventuresome music within. Even more taut, dynamic and groove-oriented, it included such Zeppelin staples as Dancing Days, The Song Remains the Same and Dyer Maker. They followed this with the Physical Graffiti, a double-album assertion of group strength that included the Trampled Underfoot, Sick Again, Ten Years Gone and the lengthy, Eastern-flavored Kashmir.
Led Zeppelins sold-out concert tours became rituals of high-energy rock and roll theater. The Song Remains the Same, a film documentary and double-album soundtrack from 1976, attests to the groups powerful and somewhat saturnalian appeal at the height of their popularity. The darker side of Led Zeppelin their reputation as one of the most hedonistic and indulgent of all rock bands is an undeniable facet of the bands history.
In the mid-to-late Seventies, a series of tragedies befell and ultimately broke up Led Zeppelin. A 1975 car crash on a Greek island nearly cost Plant his leg and sidelined him (and the band) for two years. In 1977, Plants six-year-old son Karac died of a viral infection. The group inevitably lost momentum, as three years passed between the release of the underrated Presence (1976) and In Through the Out Door, their final studio album (1979). On September 25, 1980, while in the midst of rehearsals for an upcoming American tour, Led Zeppelin suffered another debilitating blow. Drummer John Bonham was found dead due to asphyxiation following excessive alcohol consumption. Feeling the he was irreplaceable, Led Zeppelin disbanded.
Robert Plant launched a solo career, Jimmy Page formed The Firm with former Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers, and John Paul Jones returned to producing, arranging and scoring music. There were brief reunions at Live Aid and for Atlantic Records 40th anniversary celebration. Something of the old power was rekindled in 1995 when Page and Plant reunited to record an album (No Quarter) and tour with a large and diverse ensemble of musicians.
Meanwhile, the Led Zeppelin legend endures and grows long after their demise, much like that of the Doors and Elvis Presley. The lingering appeal of Led Zeppelin is perhaps best summed up by guitarist Page: Passion is the word....It was a very passionate band, and thats really what comes through. At the dawn of the new millennium, Led Zeppelin placed second only to the Beatles in terms of record sales, having sold 84 million units. Led Zeppelin IV is the fourth best-selling album in history, having sold more than 22 million copies, and four other albums by the band Physical Graffiti, Led Zeppelin II, Houses of the Holy and Led Zeppelin - also rank among the all-time top 100 best-sellers. Fittingly, Led Zeppelin is tied with the Beatles (five apiece) for the most albums on that esteemed list a mark of both bands impact. In their ceaseless determination to move music forward, Led Zeppelin carved out an indelible place in rock history.
Members of Led Zeppelin
John Bonham (Bonzo). Period: 1968 - 1980. Role: Drums
John Paul Jones. Period: 1968 - 1982. Role: Bass
Jimmy Page (Founder). Period: 1968 - 1982. Role: Guitars
Robert Plant (Founder). Period: 1968 - 1982. Role: Vocals
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Planning on creating a home theatre, lucky you!! What a great way to bring family and friends together. Plus a home theatre will add value to your home if you decide to sell. Here are 5 things to consider when creating your home theatre.
1. COLOURS When choosing colours for the rest of your home, you usually look for the colours that'll do the most to brighten up the room. Think exactly the opposite of that when you're designing your home movie room. Light colours reflect light and make the whole room bright and airy. Dark colours eliminate light reflection, keeping the room shadowy and cave-like. While this effect isn't a popular choice for the rest of your home, it's exactly what you want in a home theater. Choose colours like black, deep purple, burgundy or dark blue.
2. SOUND Your home theater's success is dependent on the quality of your home theater's audio components. There are a lot of guides for the best home theater speaker layout. Your audio setup usually includes front speakers, center speakers, side surrounds, back surrounds, subwoofers and home theatre cabling. Strategically aligning these speakers around your audience will make all the difference in creating an unparalleled home theatre experience and your cabling should be the highest quality pure copper so that your sound will not be compromised.
3. LIGHTING - The right lighting is an important part of making your movie room a success. If the lights are too low, you'll strain your eyes to see and end up with a headache before the credits roll. If the lights are too bright or positioned incorrectly, you'll get an annoying glare on your screen or you might not be able to see it at all.
Your overhead lights should be strong enough to flood the room with light when you're not watching a movie. This comes in handy before and after the movie, when you're cleaning or if your movie room has multiple purposes. Consider recessed LED lighting. These lights are installed above the ceiling and shoot light straight down to the floor, meaning stray beams of light won't go where you don't want them. You can also try track lighting. You can move and position the lights any way you want them over and over, so your lighting fits any task. Both track and recessed lighting usually have dim functions -- a must-have for any movie-watching space.
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Once again, the news of another “anti-UIGEA” bill has evoked a kind of vague enthusiasm in the poker community. And once again, I find myself wondering “Do We Really Want Online Poker Regulated?”
You might recall that Menendez introduced a somewhat similar bill on the Senate floor last September (S. 3616). That one also focused on “games of skill” as it brought together various ideas for regulation of online gambling that had been proposed in the several other bills introduced over on the House side during the previous (110th) Congress.
Mendendez’ previous bill went nowhere -- in more ways than one. Once S. 3616 was introduced, it was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and that’s the last action taken. But like all bills introduced in the Senate, it remained “in play” (as it were) even as a new president took office and a new Congress took up residence over in the House. That’s because unlike House bills, which fade into history if not made laws during the Congress in which they are proposed, Senate bills that have not been acted upon perpetually remain in consideration since the Senate is technically a “continuing body.” (EDIT [added 8/12/09]: Might not be accurate here with regard to the fate of Senate bills, I am afraid -- see comments.)
In other words, when Menendez decided to introduce a second online gambling-related bill last week, his decision meant he’d had a rethink and wanted to propose something different from before, since his earlier bill was still on the table. That’s a little different from Barney Frank (D-MA) reintroducing his legislation last May -- he had to, if he still wanted the legislation considered, since all of those bills he’d proposed during the previous Congress (including the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act, or IGREA) had died away.
So there’s a procedural difference to note here. And, indeed, the new bill from Menendez does represent a kind of rethink, insofar as it presents a much more detailed outline of how licensing and regulation of online poker (and other “games of skill”) would go.
There’s also a fairly huge difference between the bill Frank proposed back in the spring -- his Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act (H.R. 2267) (full text here) which now has 54 co-sponsors -- and the Menendez bill. I’ve already heard some commentators strangely describe Menendez’ bill as just “a Senate version” of Frank’s House bill, but that’s not even close to being the case. While it does recite several of the same mechanisms for licensing and regulating online sites that Frank’s bill recommends, it also makes that distinction between “games of skill” (e.g., poker, chess, bridge, mah-jong, backgammon) and other forms of online gambling, and thus only proposes to regulate sites that offer such skill games.
Like Frank’s H.R. 2267, Menendez’ bill sets up a federal licensing and regulatory system, to be run by the U.S. Treasury, but also allows for individual states (and tribes) to ask to be allowed to take over the business of issuing licenses and do the regulating. This continues to be the part of such proposed legislation that frets me the most, as I happen to live in a state where it seems quite possible my government would decide against letting the feds license and regulate online gambling here.
In his analysis of Menendez’ bill, I. Nelson Rose, a gambling law professor at Whittier Law School in California, explains that this state “opt out” provision is quite sketchily explained and even self-contradictory, and so is hard to respond to as it is presently worded. If you are interested, you can read Rose’s analysis here, which once again gives us a lot of reason not to be so excited about this or any other bill proposing the licensing and regulating of online poker.
The Poker Players Alliance has come out in favor of the new bill, noting how it speaks to the need “to protect consumers by exercising appropriate control and oversight over Internet poker and other games of skill.” PPA Chairman Alfonse D’Amato calls S. 1597 “another powerful step towards protecting Internet freedom, protecting consumers and protecting online poker.”
What do I think? I have a couple of responses.
For one, I have to think the prospects for Menendez’ bill are quite dim, especially compared to Frank’s. I say that mainly because of the present makeup of the two legislative bodies, as well as the relative power Frank and Menendez currently enjoy in each. And like that previous House bill introduced by Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL) regarding “skill games,” I think S. 1597 is likely going to remain in the background of any discussions about licensing and regulating online gambling for the near (and possibly far) future.
Secondly, I’m becoming less and less enthused by these bills as time goes by as it becomes increasingly clear that each doesn’t really represent “another powerful step toward protecting Internet freedom” (as D’Amato says), but instead introduces ways to restrict such freedoms.
I fully recognize that we need to be able to play online poker without worrying about sites cheating us -- and we need to have some legal recourse whenever they do. But what’s the point of fighting for that protection if by doing so we help create a situation in which some of us -- maybe a lot of us -- cannot play at all?
The sole reason to be at all energized by any of these bills is the way they invite criticism of the hopelessly-flawed and unfair Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 -- the bill that has become law.
And, really, the only bill I’m supporting at present is the one Frank introduced back in May just before his latest attempt at licensing and regulating online gambling, namely, his Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act (H.R. 2266) (full text here), a simple two-pager that does nothing more than ask for a one-year delay before financial institutions’ compliance with the UIGEA becomes mandatory. That happens on December 1, 2009, and I do think we online poker players are going to face some frustrations here and there -- particularly with regard to depositing -- if that date arrives without any legislative action happening in the interim.
H.R. 2266 currently has 35 co-sponsors -- more than I thought it would have at this juncture. It has been referred to the House Financial Services Committee (which Frank chairs), and so shouldn’t completely fall off the radar, although I’m not too hopeful about it moving through the House, Senate, and onto the president’s desk before December 1.
Even so, I think that’s probably where our energy should be directed -- toward the rapid passage of H.R. 2266 -- and not so much expended as vague, misinformed praise for bills we may not actually want to see become law.


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Ilayathalapathi Vijay’s next outing changed hands. Earlier it was Gemini film circuit which was in plans to present the movie and it is supposed to commence its shooting in end of this month.
But the latest development says that project has been changed hands. As per sources, film will be Kalaipuli S. Dhanu will produce the movie. When asked he said, talks are going on and an announcement will be made shortly. Ace Director AR Murugadoss will yield the mega phone for the film.
Unit is getting ready for a 45day schedule that will continue in Mumbai. According to sources, shooting will commence in Thiruchendur. Kajal agarwal has been roped in to pair opposite Vijay.
Vijay’s ‘Thuppakki’ from Nov 26
The countdown has started. Vijay‘s forthcoming film ‘Thuppakki‘, to be directed by AR Murugadoss, will go on floors in Mumbai on November 26. Kajal Agarwal is playing Vijay‘s heroine in this ‘mega-budget’ movie, which is touted to be an action entertainer.
Initially it was said that Vijay‘s father and Tamil Film Producers Council president SA Chandrasekaran would produce the movie. However, it has now been announced that Kalaipuli S Dhanu would produce ‘Thuppakki‘, due to some unavoidable reasons.
Remember Kalaipuli S dhanu earlier produced ‘Sachin‘ with Vijay and ensured that the film became a hit thanks to his aggressive promotions. Sources close to him say he is happy to produce ‘Thuppakki‘ since it is a commercial movie with a message.
Vijay‘s last film was ‘Velayudham‘ and AR Murugadoss‘s last venture was the Surya starrer ‘7am Arivu‘. Both films clashed for honours at the box office last month on Dewali day. Now the actor and the director and coming together for the new project.
Vijay’s Role in Thuppakki!
‘Velayudham’ is a big success for ‘Ilayathalapathy’ Vijay and the actor has also finished his ‘Nanban’ with director Shankar and the film will be released for Pongal. Vijay’s next film is directed by AR Murugadoss, who has just delivered his hit ‘7am Arivu’ with Surya.
It is now learnt that the character that Vijay plays in the film is of a ‘Dada’, who helps people and protects them from the evil forces. The character will have shades of Kamal Hassan’s character in the film Mani Ratnam directed ‘Nayagan’. The character in the film travels to Mumbai from his native place Thiruchendur and becomes a ‘Dada’, sources close to the film crew says.
The film is yet to be titled. Very soon AR Murugadoss will announce the title of the film. Kajal Agarwal is being roped in as the leading lady of the film.


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This article chronicles the evolution of legislation for Texas open-enrollment charter schools to their implementation by demonstrating how these schools have (or have not) used their freedom from state-mandated requirements to develop innovative learning environments as well as to bring innovative curricula into the classroom. The investigative focus was on an analysis of Texas open-enrollment charter school legislation, from 1995 (74th legislative session) to the 77th legislative session in 2001, and the characteristics of the state's 159 open-enrollment charter schools that were in operation during the 2001-2002 academic year. The authors found that charter school legislation has changed in response to concerns of all involved, and focuses on the need for balance between choice, innovation, and public accountability. Although charter schools are free from most state regulations, legislators were clearly interested in ensuring that this freedom does not impede charter schools' ability to provide a quality education to all students who attend them. The currently operating open-enrollment charter schools in Texas are more racially and economically segregated than other public schools in the state, and charter schools that targeted students most at risk for dropping out of school (and returning students who had previously dropped out) differ from other schools in their stated teaching methods. Teacher turnover remains significantly greater than that for other public schools in the state. However, it does not appear to be specifically associated with schools that target disadvantaged students or minority students. The schools' mission statements suggest that innovative school environments are a factor in school design. Texas is poised to continue along the public education choice model. Charter school legislation provides a framework upon which charter schools may build to meet the educational needs of the students who choose to attend them, including the freedom to be creative in meeting students' unique needs. Questions remain about how and why charter schools exist and the contributions they make to the overall public school system, including whether charters are making a difference in what and how much children are learning.
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Ausbrooks, C. Y. B. ., Barrett, E. J. ., & Daniel, T. (2005). Texas charter school legislation and the evolution of open-enrollment charter schools. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 13, 21. https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.v13n21.2005

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BRISTOL -- After months of fending off questions about his plans, Mayor William Stortz says he will probably announce his intentions next week -- just days before his party selects a candidate for November. "Obviously I have to make an announcement in the near future, and things will probably come to a head next week," the Republican said. Party leaders are reluctant to speak on the record but acknowledge that there's a faction of the Republican town committee that has grown discontented with Stortz.
MANCHESTER -- The signature dish is white pizza topped with fresh clams cooked crispy thin in a coal-fired brick oven, and the restaurant's home has long been New Haven. But just 16 months after opening a satellite branch in Fairfield, the owners of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana are preparing to open a third restaurant, this one near the Buckland Hills mall.
WESTBROOK -- When the Hershey Co. discovered a T-shirt sold by a local retailer that spoofed its namesake chocolate bar, it didn't find it very sweet. The T-shirt featured a parody of the Hershey bar, except with the word "Hashish." Hershey sued in federal court last month accusing Old Glory LLC of trademark infringement and counterfeiting. But Old Glory officials say the store has stopped selling the shirt, and countered that it wanted to make a funny T-shirt, not steal a brand or confuse consumers.
WEST HARTFORD -- The school board voted 4-2 Friday to approve a 3.5 percent raise for Superintendent David P. Sklarz and extend his contract through 2010. Sklarz will earn more than $188,000 for 2007-08; his salary was about $182,000 in 2006-07. Board members Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt voted against the pay raise.


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DENVER (AP) – Two women who said a nurse sexually assaulted them while they were unconscious in intensive care filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Colorado hospital where they were being treated, alleging the hospital’s management didn’t do enough to prevent the abuse.
The lawsuit – which is proposed as a class action suit – alleges St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction and SCL Health and Intermountain Healthcare, the companies that ran the hospital, knew or should have known about the actions of the nurse, Christopher Lambros, who has been arrested and charged with sexual assault.
Police said Lambros would record himself sexually abusing female patients while they were unconscious or incapacitated.
According to his arrest affidavit, on a day in June when Lambros made five videos of himself abusing a patient, he whispered to the camera saying “don’t ever get rid of these videos” and “you need to keep them forever… this is your Dexter collection”.
The lawsuit claims he was referencing the television show Dexter in which the main character is a serial killer, and said the comment shows he maintained a collection of photos or videos of his victims.
According to court documents, prosecutors have identified three people who they believe were assaulted by Lambros and think a fourth person who has not been identified yet was assaulted in 2016.
Lambros began working at St Mary’s in 2012, according to the lawsuit.
Lambros’ lawyer, Scott Burrill, did not return a call or e-mail seeking comment.
In a statement, St Mary’s said it is fully cooperating in the investigation into Lambros but declined comment on the lawsuit.
“We cannot offer further details about this matter out of respect for patient privacy,” it said.
Siddhartha Rathod, one of the lawyers for the women who filed the lawsuit, said they are the same women Lambros is charged with assaulting.
He said the third victim who has been identified has since died.
As part of the criminal case, prosecutors have told his clients that investigators recovered four terabytes of data as evidence and are still investigating how many people were assaulted, Rathod said.

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LOS ANGELES – The comparisons started before either of them debuted in the major leagues, and they have continued. Mike Trout is the anti-Bryce Harper, the story has gone and still goes.
Even Vin Scully propagates it. During his broadcast of the series finale between the Dodgers and Nationals on Wednesday, the legendary announcer called Harper “the Mike Trout of the National League.”
“However, the big difference is with his relationship with the press,” Scully said. “Mike Trout, of course, is everybody’s friend.”
Because he has displayed more outward personality than Trout, because of his more flamboyant appearance, because he said and did a few mildly foolish things when he was young, Harper has taken on the role of the heel in Trout’s oft-told superhero tale.
It seems to be inaccurate and trite, an awful combination. Neither Harper nor Trout has any interest in being compared to each other in that manner. They have both said as much. And, frankly, it’s far inferior to the best discussion that can be had regarding the two men.
That is, namely: Who is a better bet to be better? It mustn’t involve their character or quotability or anything other than their on-field ability. But it can be quite the compelling discussion in the right context.
Of course, Trout has the historic edge. By fangraphs.com’s Wins Above Replacement metric, he has been more than twice as valuable as Bryce Harper to date – 35.2 to 17. This season, though, they are about equal, changing ownership atop the WAR leaderboard weekly of late.
It was a debate held often in 2011 and some of 2012, and then mostly tabled for the next three seasons while Trout performed better than anyone at his age had ever performed. All the while, Harper was also performing at a comfortably above-average rate and receiving plenty of fanfare.
This year, his hitting has catapulted to Barry Bonds-ian levels. Even after his two-strikeout night Wednesday, he owns a 1.102 OPS this season, more than 100 points greater than Trout’s.
To hear him tell it, the biggest difference between his play this season and the three previous campaigns is his health. He hasn’t missed significant time due to injuries. Each of the past two years, he did, he rushed back to the majors midseason, and his statistics suffered in the immediate term. His first year, he said, the league just “flipped the book” on him, and it took him time to adjust.
The secondary difference is an increased sense of calm within his movements in the batter’s box. He is less jerky, allowing him, as he put it, more of an opportunity to see what will be a strike and what won’t.
Harper has called Trout the definitive best player in the sport more than once. Lately, he has backed off that characterization, saying Wednesday his first pick in a franchise draft would be Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina – and, if unavailable, San Francisco catcher Buster Posey.
“It’s a lot of fun to see what he does on a daily basis,” Harper said of Trout.
At the All-Star Game, Trout laughed off a question about the best player in baseball, declining to name any contenders.
Harper is a far more aggressive hitter. He has put more first pitches into play this season than Trout has the past two years combined. He is more of a boom-or-bust defender. His circuitous routes to outfield flies have been problematic – like in Wednesday’s first inning at Dodger Stadium – but he has elite arm strength. Trout is steadier.
Of course, if we search, we can find similarities. They both fixed flaws in their swings after last season. Harper poorly handed low-and-away and low-and-in pitches in 2014. In 2015, he’s improved against both. Trout followed the same pattern with up-and-in fastballs.
Dan Haren put it best last season when he said they’re both similar and different. The now-Cubs pitcher was a teammate of both men. He recognized, when he was Harper’s teammate, that he had much more development left to do than Trout, although he caught them at similar ages.
Whether he has completed that development seems to be the real question in the debate between who’s best. Right now, they are probably about as good as each other.
Trout is not the same hitter he was in 2012 – there’s more power and less speed in his game now – but he is not noticeably better. Harper, of course, is.
But betting whether that improvement will escalate is tough, probably akin to reading tea leaves, which brings me to a funny thing Scott Boras once said that relates to the two.
Boras, Harper’s agent, was referring to his player’s future earning potential, because he is almost assuredly going to sign for more than Trout’s $144.5 million contract.
“I have the pleasure and privilege of watching Mike Trout play every night,” Boras told the Washington Post last year, in perhaps his best extended metaphor to date. “I think he’s a very special cup of tea, for which he is deserving of a completely different brew. While few, I definitely consider Bryce Harper as part of the next generation of elite brand of teas.
“Certainly, as a studied connoisseur, I may hold a differing opinion as to the availability, demand and value of tea futures.”
That’s a little ridiculous, a little hilarious, and a little fun. Just like trying to decide who’s better.
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Why do dogs get nuclear sclerosis?
Why do dogs get nuclear sclerosis?
Many dogs with eye cloudiness actually have a less-serious eye condition called nuclear sclerosis. Sometimes referred to as lenticular sclerosis, this condition often occurs as a result of simple aging. Naturally present, tissue-based fibers begin crowding inward on the normally clear lens, gradually become denser.
At what age do you first see nuclear sclerosis develop in dogs?
It begins in dogs at approximately 6 to 7 years of age and progresses slowly; does not cause visual impairment in the early stages. B. Homogeneous bluish appearance to the nucleus of the lens with clear cortex is seen.
Does nuclear sclerosis go away?
The condition is differentiated from a cataract by its appearance and by shining a penlight into the eye. With nuclear sclerosis, a reflection from the tapetum will be seen, while a cataract will block reflection. There is no treatment for this condition currently.
Is nuclear sclerosis painful for dogs?
The good news is that lenticular sclerosis is not painful, does not significantly affect a dog’s vision, and requires no treatment.
How can you tell the difference between nuclear sclerosis and cataracts in dogs?
The lens of an eye with cataracts or nuclear sclerosis appears cloudy. In ambient light, a sclerotic lens has an even, pearly opacity with a grayish-to-bluish tinge. Cataracts, on the other hand, appear like whitish chunks of crushed ice that vary in size, shape and opacity.
What does nuclear sclerosis look like in a dog’s eye?
Lenticular sclerosis or nuclear sclerosis is the medical term for a bluish transparent haze that develops in the lens of the eye in middle-aged to senior dogs. This is considered a normal change in the lens associated with aging, and is observed as a cloudiness or bluish discoloration on the pupil.
How is nuclear sclerosis diagnosed?
How is it diagnosed? An eye doctor, ophthalmologist, or optometrist can check for nuclear sclerosis and cataracts by examining the eye carefully. Clouding and yellowing of the nucleus may be identified during a routine eye exam.
Why do dogs eyes go cloudy?
The most common causes of cloudy eyes in senior dogs are nuclear sclerosis and cataracts. However, there are some other conditions that can also create a cloudy appearance in your dog’s eyes that require immediate veterinary attention.
Is nuclear sclerosis normal?
Nuclear sclerosis is a hardening and yellowing of the center, or nucleus, of the eye’s lens. It is a normal and natural process that occurs with age.
Can my dog see with cloudy eyes?
Your dog’s vision may or may not be affected by the cloudiness. Some cloudy eye conditions may be painful while others are not. It will take a thorough eye exam for your veterinarian to determine the cause of the cloudiness.
Can a dog see with lenticular sclerosis?
Lenticular sclerosis is sometimes wrongly mistaken for cataracts since the cloudiness in the lens is similar. Fortunately for your pet, vision is not drastically affected by lenticular sclerosis until your dog gets much older. Lenticular sclerosis is seen in many dogs as they age.
How can I help my dog with nuclear sclerosis?
Dogs with nuclear sclerosis do not require any treatment. There are no specific medications or supplements that will reverse the changes you are seeing. It is a normal part of the aging process. The good news is it does not lead to any other eye diseases or significantly affect vision.
At what age do dogs eyes get cloudy?
As animals get older, the cells become packed together more tightly as new layers are added. The increased density of the lens causes it to look cloudy in dogs over about 7 years of age. The lens will continue to appear cloudier over time.
Should you put a blind dog down?
Just because your dog’s gone blind and is aging doesn’t mean he should be put down. Surprisingly, some people think it’s cruel to keep a blind dog, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Dogs don’t have nearly as good vision as humans, in general, so being blind really doesn’t affect them too much.
How old is a senior dog?
While many people estimate the average age at which a dog becomes a senior at about 7 years old, this can actually vary considerably between the ages of 5 and 12.
What do dogs eyes look like when going blind?
Dog anxiety can also be a symptom of vision impairment. So if your pup hesitates before going outside for their nightly pee, that might be an indication they’re losing their eyesight. The appearance of your dog’s eyes can also tell you a lot about their eyesight. Blind dog eyes tend to look cloudy, red, or swollen.
Does a blue eye mean a dog is blind?
Blue eyes does not indicate that your dog will eventually go blind, deaf, or have any other genetic defects. Variation in pigmentation in the iris can occur for varying reasons, and doesn’t necessarily point to health concerns.

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Eva Longoria producing three new shows
Eva Longoria’s production company, Unbelievable Entertainment, is set to produce three new shows in the coming months, according to Deadline. Sendera, which also includes Cold Case‘s Kathryn Morris as an executive producer, is set in a Texas border town and follows the “modern day Shakespearean drama” between two powerful families. Longoria is also producing Parenting by Committee, which is a single-camera comedy about four single women who decide to raise a child collaboratively, and Aztec, a miniseries based on Gary Jennings’ popular 1980 book. Grant Turck and Alfonso Arau are also executive producers on Aztec.


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Bowling Green State University professors of gerontology, Dr. Charlie Stelle, have been researching the landscape and found that people over 60 represent the most rapidly growing demographic in online dating. The study authors also delved into the question of which features make a dating site a good fit for seniors. You can read an article about the ongoing study by clicking here. Take a look and see which is a good fit for you. It boasts a membership of over 17 million, 2. The odds are with you. What makes it easy The site lets you breeze through the profile creation process by checking off the basics first. The site also offers online guidance. What a great way to mix it up with other singles.
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This site is probably the best at weeding out the fake profiles. They encourage you to let them know of any profile that is asking for money or that appears fake in any way. You can filter profiles by location, age, weight, height, interests, and see photos of all your matches before committing to a membership.
Match Group, the parent company of some of the world’s biggest dating apps and websites, filed to go public last week. Match Group owns Tinder, PlentyOfFish, Match, HowAboutWe, and OkCupid.
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Founded in , Zoosk was one of the first dating sites to appeal to a more younger audience right out of the gate. Not only was Zoosk one of the first to offer a dating app, but it also was one of the first to integrate with social networks like Google+ and Facebook (with more likely on the horizon).
Email Advertisement Do online dating websites work? To explore this topic, I pulled aside two individuals who I knew were hunting for a long-term relationship using online dating websites, and asked them about their experiences with the services. The two services used by these individuals were OKCupid and Match. What I learned from carrying out an interview of a female and the interview of a male trying to dig into this intriguing subject was that using the Internet for dating is equally painful for men and for women, but for very different reasons.
No…online dating involves just cold, shallow text. As far as a guy is concerned, women have it made. They have the choice of the litter. All they have to do is get online every day, sitting on their princess throne and file through the dozens or more profiles of men who have messaged them throughout the day. Unfortunately, the reality is nowhere near that fantasy. To get some insight into what women go through on these dating websites, I pulled aside one of my family members who I knew had spent some time on these sites looking for her future spouse.
By the time of this interview, she had already given up and moved on, finally discovering her future husband while visiting old friends at her alma mater.
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By Aaron Smith and Maeve Duggan One in ten Americans have used an online dating site or mobile dating app themselves, and many people now know someone else who uses online dating or who has found a spouse or long-term partner via online dating. General public attitudes towards online dating have become much more positive in recent years, and social networking sites are now playing a prominent role when it comes to navigating and documenting romantic relationships. Online dating is also relatively popular among the college-educated, as well as among urban and suburban residents.
Attitudes towards online dating are becoming more positive over time Even today, online dating is not universally seen as a positive activity—a significant minority of the public views online dating skeptically. At the same time, public attitudes towards online dating have grown more positive in the last eight years: In general, online daters themselves give the experience high marks.
Yet even some online daters view the process itself and the individuals they encounter on these sites somewhat negatively. People in nearly every major demographic group—old and young, men and women, urbanites and rural dwellers—are more likely to know someone who uses online dating or met a long term partner through online dating than was the case eight years ago.
And this is especially true for those at the upper end of the socio-economic spectrum:
Dear April Masini, ” I always thought I would be married with babies by the time I was 30, but now I’m 33 and find myself still single and still dating — with no marriage prospects! Making it worse is that I keep hearing how much more difficult it is to find a husband after you reach your mid s. Oprah even said that a woman like me has a better chance of being hit by lightening than getting married! Please tell me how I can meet the man of my dreams at my age
It simplifies and streamlines the online dating process with an easy-to-use iPhone app that helps people go on casual dates with the right people. There’s a huge user base to play with, too. Let’s Date boats over 1M actions on the app daily, and has helped put 60, couples together over the past two months.
A national survey by Pew Research Center, conducted June July 12, , among 2, adults, finds that: The share of to year-olds who report having used online dating has nearly tripled in the last two years. For young adults in particular, this overall increase in online dating usage has been accompanied by a dramatic increase in the use of mobile dating apps. These young adults are now more likely than any other age group to use mobile dating apps. As was the case in previous Pew Research Center surveys of online dating , college graduates and the relatively affluent are especially likely to know people who use online dating or to know people who have entered into a relationship that began online.
Those who have tried online dating offer mixed opinions about the experience — most have a positive outlook, even as they recognize certain downsides Users of online dating are generally positive — but far from universally so — about the pros and cons of dating digitally. On one hand, a majority of online dating users agree that dating digitally has distinct advantages over other ways of meeting romantic partners: On the other hand, a substantial minority of these users agree that meeting people online can have potential negative consequences: Overall, men and women who have used online dating tend to have similar views of the pros and cons — with one major exception relating to personal safety.
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Horny old broads, dirty old men. These commonly used terms speak volumes about how society views older people who are interested in sex. Experts say such derogatory labels reflect a deep level of discomfort in our youth-oriented culture with the idea that seniors are sexually active. Sex is identified with reproduction, youthful attractiveness, and power — and most young and even middle-aged people do not want to confront the inevitability of growing old.
So sexual intimacy among older Americans is a subject that people don’t talk about much. The silence, say experts, allows misconceptions to flourish — including the widespread assumption that seniors lose interest in sex and are, or should be, asexual. But armed with a spate of studies that help dispel the myth that older people don’t have sex or enjoy it, experts say the negative stereotypes couldn’t be farther from the truth.
While the frequency or ability to perform sexually will generally decline modestly as seniors experience the normal physiological changes that accompany aging, reports show that the majority of men and women between the ages of 50 and 80 are still enthusiastic about sex and intimacy. Bortz, 70, author of three books on healthy aging as well as several studies on seniors’ sexuality.
A Duke University study shows that some 20 percent of people over 65 have sex lives that are better than ever before, he adds. And although not everyone wants or needs an active sex life, many people continue to be sexual all their lives. It’s a matter of survival,” says Dr. Married people live longer. The more intimate the connection, the more powerful the effects.