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Damucheng has a boundless oversized lawn, which makes people feel as if they are on the prairie. Damucheng is close to the Minjiang River, next to more than 800 mu of beach. It is really comfortable to put picnic mats, favorite snacks, cakes and water picnics here.
Each sand-proof towel is created by local weavers and tassel manufacturers in Greece and Turkey and can also be used as a beach mat, and their oversized but lightweight nature allows them to immediately become aprons or covers, making it an ideal companion for your beach escape and seaside adventure. Delivered in Greece through the Greek postal express company “ACS” and delivered abroad.
In Europe, because of the epidemic, many foreigners are forced to stay at home and cannot go to the gym. This has led to a recent surge in sales of indoor fitness equipment, such as hip resistance belts. However, some products that were very popular in the past, such as outdoor tents, picnic supplies and beach supplies, are basically not on the list:
The interior of the car is quite beige at home. In addition to the basic equipment such as the steering wheel and dashboard, there are also seats with adjustable angles. But the coolest things should be extras, including a surfboard that can be put on the roof luggage rack and a mini freezer, which is the concept of the whole family going to the beach together.
Dalian Jinshi Beach Luneng Hilton Resort is built near the sea, only a few steps away from Jinshi Beach. The hotel has a vast coastal garden, more intimate to provide guests with a full range of picnic services, such as snacks, tents, mats and so on. Visitors can have a picnic in the sun on the Seaview lawn in the South Square, leaving fond memories in the early summer breeze, or make an exquisite camping attempt in the isolated camping enclosed area on the west side of the hotel. Let the sea view, music and starlight become the highlight memories of this holiday.
Perhaps it is this kind of carelessness that often leads to unexpected surprises. At the end of the straight road, there are towering snow mountains, canyons, forests, red stone beaches, meadows, and cattle grazing by the roadside are leisurely. After choosing a place where they could see the snow-capped mountains, they began to have a picnic. Roast chicken wings, fried beef, boiled noodles, milk tea and coffee.
The western end of Majuro is where tourists can find this popular place for picnics and sunbathing. It takes about an hour to drive from the town of Majuro to Laura Beach Park, whose main attractions are freshwater showers, picnics and the most popular beaches in the Marshall Islands.
In other words, the friction caused by wiping your body with a towel and rolling on the beach is not easy to weaken the sunscreen of the vial, and you no longer have to worry about squeezing a bus or sweating and rubbing away the sunscreen ~


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2022 “Feel Good” No. 1: An epic KC Royals comeback closed the home season.
On Sept. 25, Kansas City’s final home date of the campaign, no one, but no one, could have reasonably anticipated what was about to happen when the club came to bat in the bottom of the sixth inning against Seattle.
A nine-run deficit, which is what the Royals faced with 12 offensive outs left, almost always deprives the team trailing of any chance to win.
Such turned out not to be the case for Kansas City.
Not only did the Royals bat around, but they sent 13 men to the plate. Rookie Michael Massey homered, singled and drove in four runs. Bobby Witt Jr. and Ryan O’Hearn both doubled. Drew Waters, Edward Olivares and Hunter Dozier all singled. Olivares, O’Hearn, Dozier, Salvador Perez and Vinnie Pasquantino walked.
By the time Seattle threw out Dozier, who was trying to stretch a single into a double, at second to end the carnage, the Royals had scored 11 times to take a 13-11 lead. Their bullpen held up from there for a 13-12 win.
The victory, hands down the club’s most exciting of the year, ultimately made little difference in Kansas City’s 65-97 last place record, but it sent the last home crowd of the season home happy.
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October 24, 2011
Still Relevant After All These Years: Spatial 3D Software Components
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Of course, a counter argument could be made regarding software components, but most of the Spatial customers I have spoken with over the years have generally been pleased with the arrangement and results.
3D software components are Spatial's legacy and will continue to be its business for a long time to come. As they were in the past, software components will remain significant and relevant into the future for the MCAD industry.
Response to a Letter to the Editor
We recently received an interesting email from a reader on the subject of software piracy:
for free. MCAD software suppliers should focus their efforts on making money from the commercial users which is what they do now.
Just imagine how quickly bugs and other issues would be caught if everyone was using your software. From society's side just think of how much creativity would be generated by allowing everyone to use the software.
Maybe it is time for the industry to rethink their business model – no license, no direct support or training.
While this is just my thought, maybe someone from MCADCafe to look more into the whole issue of piracy and actual real dollar loss versus potential lost sales.
Mike brings up some good points that are valid, but the issues he raises are quite complicated. The CAD software business has gotten not just more competitive, but cut throat. As far as piracy goes, early on, the CAD companies quietly encouraged it “to get the word out” about their new technologies. Today, however, enforcement costs for piracy outweigh the probable return because most organizations who are doing it usually have relatively few pirated seats.
As it turns out, there are several alternatives to full-cost, high-end CAD
1. Free software, such as Blender, SketchUp, and AutoCAD WS.
2. Student editions of CAD software. These account for a large percentage of vendors' installed seat count.
3. Low-cost software, such as Alibre and ViaCAD (<$200) for hobbyists and DIYers.
4. Most contemporary commercial CAD software can be installed on at least two computers owned by the original purchaser. However, this issue of software “ownership” brings end user licensing agreements (EULA) into the mix, and we're not going to get into that can of worms debacle here.
The piracy issue is very complicated, may be serious, and should be addressed, even though the vendors (with the exception of Microsoft) do not seem that interested in it anymore – at least not outwardly.
What are your thoughts on software piracy? Is it still an issue that should be vigorously pursued? We'd love to hear from end users and vendors on this topic.
The Week’s Top 5
At MCADCafé we track many things, including the stories that have attracted the most interest from our subscribers. Below are the five news items that were the most viewed during last week.
Trek Bicycles Uses Objet Connex 3D Printer with ABS-like Material to Test Bike Parts
Any avid cyclist knows that to beat the pack on the road or mountain trail you've got to be fast; you've got to pay attention to every detail, and you've got to push every limit. And your bike has to keep up. Trek applies these same principles to designing new parts for its bicycles. It uses Objet Connex multi-material 3D printer for design iterations and confirming the fit and function of bike parts early on in the design process - reducing lead times from 28 days to just one day. Using the Objet Connex500 multi-material 3D printer, designers in Trek's Prototype Development Group can print a fully-functional 3D bike part
they can use on their bikes in just one day, instead of waiting four weeks for a CNC part. With the prototype parts printed in Objet's new ABS-like material, engineers can test the fit and function. They can insert a 3D printed prototype into a working bicycle and take it out on the trail to test performance - early on in the design cycle, when it's easier and cheaper to adjust the part design.
The following are some of the many improvements in functionality in Edgecam 2012 R1:
Flow Surface Cycle: The new Flow Surface cycle follows the flow of the surfaces, offering improved surface finish, helical support to reduce link moves, and multiple face support, making it ideal for machining fillets and 3D surfaces.
Waveform Roughing Strategy: Constant tool load path and smooth toolpath pattern, offering greater stability, more precise machining and faster metal removal. This gives improved tool life, constant engagement with material and constant chip load, superior material removal rates, and an improved surface finish which potentially eliminates secondary cutting cycles.
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Honeywell is developing new technologies for light drones that will allow the machines to fly three times longer and with less human intervention.
The company is developing hydrogen fuel cells to use with drones and is testing beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) technologies for future unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
These technologies will allow UAS to fly farther, carry more weight, avoid hazards up to three kilometers away and stream video.
"These are technologies that businesses have been waiting for," said Stéphane Fymat, vice president and general manager of Honeywell's UAS and Urban Air Mobility business unit. "They will help make drones profitable for a world of new applications."
BVLOS allows drone operators to conduct complex drone operations where the device flies beyond a point where the operator can see it. This could be through a camera attached to the drone or for autonomous flight operations without a pilot. While some companies are currently testing BVLOS using 4G wireless networks, the advent of 5G, the next-generation wireless technology, may accelerate the development of BVLOS as the technology would allow for intelligent identification and tracking of objects through cloud computing.
BVLOS is considered one of the next major steps for drones to leap from just a consumer hobby or used in recon or military operations to real-world use cases for delivery and industrial use cases such as surveying or mapping locations.
The technology being developed includes:
- 600 watt and 1200 watt hydrogen fuel cells.
- RDR-84K multipurpose radar
- Inertial measurement units (IMUs)
- UAV Satcom — Satellite transceivers for navigation and coordination of missions
The developments could allow drones to be better equipped for last-mile package delivery, military intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, pipeline and power line inspection, search and rescue or use by first responders.
Hydrogen fuel cells allow operators to fly three times longer than traditional batteries and the tanks can be refueled or swapped in minutes. Additionally, these batteries emit no greenhouse gases and work silently.


City College of New York and Rutgers, were honored with Awards of Excellence for their entries Van Alen Institute: Projects in Public Architecture and the U.S. National ParkService are pleased to announce the winners of Parks for the People: A Student Competition to Reimagine America’s National Parks. Eight student and faculty teams | Read More
Over 250 submissions have gone online for the LAGI NYC 2012 competition to design public artwork for Freshkills Park. Some submissions go from the surreal to the amazing, with the majority of the submissions creating large scale installations to match the grand scale of the Freshkills Park. In July LAGI held a shortlisting | Read More
The vision responds to the extending aim of positioning Taiwan in general, and Tainan city in particular, as a major historical based tourism destination, contributing Taiwan’s economic diversification from its current infrastructure lead planning system.
Considerably distant from the city center, the Koç School sprawled across its property without a master plan over time and thus was faced with the consequences of this expansion. Envisaged as the focal point of the campus, the pool building is designed as a pacesetter for the quality of future | Read More
The Battery Conservancy invites students and professionals from the Americas (Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean), to design an iconic moveable outdoor seating element. The winning design will be fabricated for use at The Battery, the 25-acre park at the tip of Manhattan which annually welcomes | Read More
[AC-CA] have announced the Sustainable Market Square Ideas Competition. The aim of this International Ideas Competition is to design a New Sustainable Market Square in Casablanca. The architecture of this new Structure should reflect contemporary design tendencies. The proposal must not only attend to the specific function but the design should also take into | Read More
Recently we published the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore by Grant Associates and they have just sent us a video giving the background to the competition win that led to project that we see opening on June 29. A short video (3min 48) for your viewing pleasure.
Designing Action is an IDEAS competition to re-imagine an industrial site along Downtown Nashville’s Cumberland River, with an emphasis on creating active spaces for healthy citizens, and highlighting alternative sports and related activities. The 75 acre site has many variables to entice creative solutions. It is a brownfield disconnected from the | Read More
The ReSpace Competition is an effort to raise awareness of reuse materials while showcasing creative and successful small space designs inspired by their use. Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, the Raleigh Chapter of Architecture for Humanity, and the American Institute of Architects North Carolina Triangle Section are pleased to | Read More
“Living in the City in the City” is the outcome of the international design competition organized by the Municipality of Genoa for the enhancement of Via XX Settembre. The elimination of private traffic on Via XX Settembre becomes an opportunity for Genoa to create new places to live in the | Read More


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On the joyous occasion of granddaughter Aardhya's ninth birthday, megastar Amitabh Bachchan extended his blessings to the little one with a beautiful collage. Being the first one to wish his granddaughter, the senior actor posted a photo collage featuring nine throwback pictures of Aaradhya from the time she was one-year-old till the latest, mapping out exactly how the little one has grown.
The megastar took to his Instagram and shared the adorable collage of granddaughter's pictures. While captioning the post, Amitabh Bachchan wrote: "Happy birthday, Aaradhya... all my love." Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan got married in 2007 and the couple welcomed their first child Aaradhya in the year 2011.
Though the Bachchans opted out of their yearly Diwali party this year, owing to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the family has decided to celebrate Aaradhya’s birthday with just an intimate gathering at home. Breaking the every year tradition of celebrating the day with merriment and a grand party at their house, this year the family has decided to celebrate the day with close friends and family members. Aaradhya's birthday which usually witnesses some of the who’s who of the industry will also be muted as it will not be possible to host a grand event under the current circumstances.
Meanwhile, Diwali celebrations turned extra special for Amitabh Bachchan whose father and renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan gets honored by the people of Poland. The Pink actor took to Twitter and shared a picture of his father’s statue that is built in Wroclaw, Poland. The picture showed Harivansh Rai Bachchan sitting on a chair with his books in his hands. Apart from the statue, fans can also see the Diya being lit under the statue along with some flowers. While thanking the people of Poland, Amitabh penned his gratitude and wrote, “they honour Babuji by placing a 'Diya' for Deepavali at his statue in Wroclaw, Poland .. an honour a pride.”
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at his statue in Wroclaw , Poland .. an honour a pride ..🙏 pic.twitter.com/3Wb4So6IyZ
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Since the 1990s, it had been a non-profit university academic medical center, which was then merged into a non-profit health care system (Allegheny Health Education and Research Foundation, or AHERF), which was mismanaged into a bankruptcy of historic proportions (look here). After that, the hospital wound up part of the for-profit Tenet chain. Two years ago, after reportedly losing millions of dollars a year for its corporate owner, it was sold to a private equity group, Paladin Healthcare, and made part of their American Academic Health System LLC. Now, the new owner decided it was losing too much money, and declared bankruptcy.
The final closure of Hahnemann left patients, often indigent or vulnerable, with no ready source of health care, and thousands of health care professionals and staff without their jobs. New coverage of these events revealed in particular the plight of the hospital's nearly 600 house staff.
The Plight of the Residents
On July 10, 2019, a Medscape article summarized the state of play:
The 570 residents who started their programs just more than a week ago at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, are scrambling to find new positions in light of the announced closing of the hospital.
Third year medical resident Thomas Sibert MD described their situation. He had:
just started his third year as an internal medicine resident at Hahnemann. Now, instead of focusing on finding a fellowship, he must simultaneously find another residency as well.
'The people we are counting on for recommendations are themselves also looking for jobs,' he told Medscape Medical News. 'The attendings have been endlessly supportive. They've been working for the fellows at the same time they're working for their residents interested in fellowships and looking for their own jobs.'
He described some of the worries the residents are facing.
Many have signed full-year leases for housing and some landlords have been unwilling to break them, he said. Because the areas near Philadelphia can only at this point — depending upon pending solutions — take a percentage of the displaced, others will need to move across the country and some states will require getting a new medical license with potentially months of background checks.
The consequences are especially severe for interns, Sibert said.
'They are going to enter their new hospitals with very little clinical exposure because the number of patients and the resources at Hahnemann have been so severely reduced,' he said.
A few days later, on July 15, a Philadelphia Inquirer article revealed another threat to some of the house staff:
Fifty-five Hahnemann University Hospital residents holding J-1 visas face the possibility of deportation if they cannot secure a position in an accredited program within 30 days of the hospital’s closure.
The visas enable foreign physicians to come to the U.S. for training at accredited medical schools.
The Solution: Sell the Residency?
The current and final owners of Hahnemann had a solution, of sorts. The Philadelphia Business Journal reported their plan as of July 10, 2019, was to sell the residency program.
Hahnemann University Hospital and Tower Health said Wednesday they have entered into a letter of intent to transfer the majority of the residency and fellowship programs at Hahnemann/Drexel University to Tower Health.
Under the letter of intent, Tower Health will assume the responsibility for the continued training of the more than 550 residents and fellows in these programs — while giving those physicians-in-training the right to be placed in one of Tower Health’s six hospitals.
Tower Health said it will seek to hire the faculty who are currently training the residents and fellows to ensure continuity of the Hahnemann and Drexel training programs.
The July 15, Inquirer article noted that it really was a sale, not a "transfer,"
Tower Health has offered $7.5 million to buy Hahnemann’s 500-plus residency and fellowship slots, as well as the hospital’s Medicare ID number, which dictates the number of medical residents for which the hospital can receive federal funding.
However, that article also suggested that this plan might need some work. To begin, Tower Health had no structure to take on the complexity of the Hahnemann program:
But Tower has only eight accredited programs — significantly fewer than the 35 programs currently operating at Hahnemann, according to a court filing in the Hahnemann bankruptcy case. That’s a problem for many residents, but especially for those with J-1 visas.
'We are very concerned about them,' said Jaime Sanders, an anesthesiologist at Hahnemann. Under the terms of their visa, they cannot have any 'gaps' in their program, which will end when the hospital closes. Closure is slated for September.
Another question was would Tower have the faculty to teach and supervise the residents? On July 18, 2019, an Inquirer article noted that a lot of the Drexel University faculty who were involved in the Hahnemann residency program were slated to lose their jobs:
About 40 percent of Drexel University physicians and clinical staff will lose their jobs as a result of the planned closure of Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel president John Fry announced in an email to the university staff Thursday morning.
Tower Health was supposed to take on some of them, but the details were unclear.
Fry said that Tower Health Medical Group will become the college’s new partner and will be able to offer approximately 60 percent of the 800 clinical faculty and staff within the program employment in their current jobs. Tower also expects to be able to offer about half of the remaining 40 percent comparable positions at similar pay at Tower locations in Reading, Chestnut Hill, and the Philadelphia suburbs, said Jill Tillman, CEO and associate dean of Drexel University Physicians.
The 800 clinical faculty and staff include 245 physicians who received severance notices on Thursday, though many of them will be offered employment through Tower, Tillman said. Tower has offered to keep all primary care physicians, she said, minimizing disruption to patients.
And again, where exactly would these faculty fit in at Tower Health?
that six-hospital system does not have all the accredited training programs it would need to accommodate Hahnemann’s 500-plus residents. The plan is also subject to approval by U.S. Bankruptcy Court, which has scheduled a hearing for Friday.
Drexel plans to eliminate certain health-care service lines as a result of the closure, Fry said.
In a separate email to staff on Thursday, Drexel senior vice president for medical affairs Daniel V. Schidlow provided some details about which medical services Tower would seek to retain. Family medicine and internal medicine, including primary care, would continue in their current Drexel Medicine practice locations. Tower wants to meet with physicians and clinical staff in emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology, and other specialties 'about employment opportunities' within Tower’s system.
Tower’s Chestnut Hill Hospital — its only property in Philadelphia — does not have a maternity unit, but Schidlow said Drexel’s obstetricians and midwives may be offered jobs within the Tower system.
Many of the residents were totally unconvinced that this plan would work, or that it had their interests at heart. A Bloomberg article on July 19, 2019, described their plea to the bankruptcy judge,
The bankruptcy sale of Hahnemann University Hospital’s education program is treating more than 570 doctors as financial assets and threatening their ability to complete the final stage of their specialized medical training, a group of hospital residents told a judge overseeing the case.
About 20 hospital residents, most wearing medical coats bearing the Drexel University College of Medicine logo, asked U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Kevin Gross to force the hospital’s owner Philadelphia Academic Health Systems LLC to guarantee the doctors have continued access to the federal Medicare money that pays their salaries.
'The residents of Hahnemann are not assets,' said Dr. Raluca McCallum, a resident who spoke from a prepared statement in court on behalf of her colleagues. McCallum said the residents have continued to provide the highest level of patient care possible 'for Philadelphia’s sickest, poorest and most downtrodden population.'
Nonetheless, the judge seemed willing to use a market approach to decide the house staff's fate:
Gross gave the company permission to set up a potential auction for the residency program with an initial bid of $7.5 million from Tower Health, a health care company that owns hospitals in the region. They are an owner of hospitals and related medical facilities in the area.Today, the Inquirer just reported that Tower did not win the bidding war for the residents and their program.
Hahnemann University Hospital’s residency slots fetched a $55 million winning bid from team of six local health systems at Thursday’s bankruptcy auction, topping bids by Tower Health and a California company that wants to reopen the Center City hospital.This begs the question of how one could run a residency program currently populated by house staff based in Philadelphia that is split among six large hospital systems spread from Delaware to New Jersey. Organizing something like that would be a huge, perhaps unprecedented undertaking.
Christiana Care Health System, Cooper University Health Care, and Main Line Health joined Einstein Healthcare Network, Jefferson Health, and Temple University Health System in the winning bid
Would former Hahnemann residents now shuttled around to destinations including multiple hospitals in six systems and three states feel even more like assets, or widgets? As the man says, we shall see.
Was an Asset Sale the Plan All Along?
Given that Hahnemann had been placed under the tender protections of a for-profit hospital corporation along time ago, after it ended the abusive relationship with the failed AHERF (look here), maybe it should not have been a big surprise that the finale would be asset sales.
An opinion piece in Bloomberg contained observations by Prof Alan Sager of the Boston University School of Public Health, including:
Hahnemann has posted operational losses every year from 2004 to 2018, a 'remarkable' record, said Sager, who reviewed public documents kept by Pennsylvania on hospital finances.
Yet despite sustaining such apparent "losses" for 14 years, Tenet seemed to not be interested in trying to turn the hospital around. An article in the Inquirer from July 20, 2019, featured an interview with the president of Drexel University, whose medical school was tied to Hahnemann. It stated,
When John Fry became president of Drexel University in 2010, he inherited a medical school that was hobbled by its relationship with Hahnemann Hospital, where aspiring doctors got hands-on training.
Serving mostly poor Philadelphians, the historic facility was struggling financially. Important maintenance kept on being put off, he said, and there was only 'passive interest' from the hospital’s for-profit owner, Tenet Healthcare Corp.
'We wanted a first-rate place to educate our students and treat our patients,' Fry said in an interview Thursday, "and we never had that.”
Why would Tenet continue to own and operate a hospital that lost money for 14 straight years without making any apparent effort to improve the situation? In my humble opinion, there is only one explanation that makes sense. The losses were an illusion, product of an accounting trick. Tenet was extracting money from the hospital, possibly in the guise of administration/ management expenses charged to Hahnemann, as if the hospital was a stand-alone entity, not a subsidiary of Tenet. Those charges led to a sham analysis that showed chronic deficits. When Tenet got tired of stripping assets, or the assets available for stripping were drying up, it was time to sell.
After Paladin Healthcare, a private equity firm bought the hospital, asset sales were clearly in the cards. A CBS News article featuring an interview with a disillusioned Hahnemann nurse recited what we already know about how private equity works, in health care as well as elsewhere. It included a discussion by an expert on private equity who explained why these firms are now so interested in health care:
The expectation that health care will provide a sure return in volatile economic times, said Eileen Appelbaum, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research and an expert on private equity.
'Health care is a major area of investment for private equity,' Appelbaum said. 'They look at health care the way they used to look at supermarkets. They said, 'People have to eat, so this is safe investment.' Now they are saying that about health care.'
However, the private equity playbook may spell doom for the health care organizations such firms acquire:
Private equity funds acquire companies that are struggling or distressed yet still have value. PE executives then direct management to make operational changes in order to boost a business' performance. The goal is to turn around the businesses and eventually sell them for a profit.
But private equity firms also tend to raise money by issuing debt from their target company, which critics say can make it tougher for a struggling company to make a recovery. In the worst cases, critics say, fragile businesses can be pushed into insolvency by their new debt burdens.
The reason Tenet bought Hahnemann after the AHERF bankruptcy, and the reason Paladin was willing to buy the hospital from Tenet may have been all about the value of the real estate involved, not the health care or medical education the hospital provided.
But in Hahnemann's case, economist Appelbaum said, it appears the hospital was bought for the value of its real estate, not for its mission to provide care to low-income Philadelphians. The hospital is located near a burgeoning arts district in central Philadelphia, as well as Temple University, which makes the land valuable to developers.
'It's the first time I know for a hospital being bought by a private equity company in what appears to be a pure real estate play,' she said.
Again, the article highlighted the steps that neither Tenet nor Paladin took that might have kept the financially ailing hospital - if indeed it was - afloat.
To make Hahnemann a financially viable hospital, its management could have taken several steps, such as buying hospitals in wealthier, suburban neighborhoods, which would have diversified its revenue. It could have also opened smaller, urgent care clinics, which are increasingly popular with patients, she said. "They did none of those things," she said. 'Surprise, surprise, the hospital tumbled more and more into the red, then 18 months later they went to bankruptcy.'
In any case, in the private equity model, once the decision was made to declare bankruptcy, the residency program became just another, and relatively inconsequential asset to be sold. The residents, and faculty, like the patients, were just subjects of collateral damage.Why shouldn't they all be outraged?
Graduate Medical Education Adrift in a Sea of Commercialized Health Care
In 2007, Dr Arnold Relman wrote(1) that physicians' core values are threatened:
Endangered are the ethical foundations of medicine, including the commitment of physicians to put the needs of patients ahead of personal gain, to deal with patients honestly, competently, and compassionately, and to avoid conflicts of interest that could undermine public trust in the altruism of medicine.
These threats arose from "the growing commercialization of the US health care system." This has been abetted by physicians who accept "the view that medical practice is also in essence a business." Thus, "the vast amount of money in the US medical care system and the manifold opportunities for physicians to earn high incomes have made it almost impossible for many to function as true fiduciaries for patients."
Since 2007, nothing has stopped the march to an ever more commercially focused US health care (non-)system. Meanwhile, the mission of taking the best care of each patient, and thus necessarily providing adequate education to health care professionals, fades into the rear view mirror.
Although the original argument for the commercialization of health care came from neoliberalism, (or market fundamentalism) especially in its dogma that:
harshly reinstated the regulatory role of the market in all aspects of economic activity and led directly to the generalisation of the standards and practices of management from the private to the public sectors. The radical cost cutting and privatisation of social services that followed the adoption of neoliberal principles became a public policy strategy rigorously embraced by governments around the world(2)
Yet, as Prof Sager pointed out in the Bloomberg article,
'This is a symptom of the underlying anarchy that pervades U.S. healthcare,' Alan Sager, a professor of health law, policy and management at the Boston University School of Public Health, said referring to the plan to shut Hahnemann. 'Nobody is accountable for identifying the hospitals that are needed for the public. There is no free market and there is no government accountability.'
Neoliberalism may seem like a lot of economic mumbo jumbo, but ask the patients and staff of the former Hahnemann University Medical Center, and the house staff and faculty of its former residency program about its impact.
If only we could go back to a time when hospitals were non-profit community and/or academic institutions, when for-profit hospitals and the commercial practice of medicine was banned, when anti-trust laws were enforced to prevent ever growing corporations from enforcing ever growing power. If only...
Such drastic changes, however, would all greatly threaten those who have become wealthy off the current system. Think of the former CEO of AHERF, the current CEO of Tenet, the owner of Paladin Healthcare, and indirectly, all those plutocrats and oligarchs out there.
However, unless the public is willing to discomfit these plutocrats and oligarchs, what happened to Hahnemann and its residency program will likely soon seem like a trivial problem compared to what will come next.
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2. Komesaroff PA, Kerridge IH, Isaacs D, Brooks PM. The scourge of managerialism and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Med J Aust 2015; 202: 519- 521. Link here.

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World Cup: FIFA officials confident despite protests ahead of the World Cup
Last Updated: 07/06/14 4:09pm
World Cup officials are confident this summer’s finals in Brazil will go ahead without any serious disturbances despite the continued protests taking part across the country objecting to the huge cost of the tournament.
With many millions of people living in poverty in the country’s major cities and large towns, huge numbers continue to vent their anger against the government.
These protests have been going on for more than a year and are showing no sign of slowing down as the start of the tournament gets ever closer.
Brian Swanson, chief news reporter for Sky Sports News, is in Sao Paulo where the Brazilian national team played Serbia on Friday in their final friendly match ahead of next week’s opening fixtures.
Swanson reported that a heavy police presence was assembled at the game just in case there was any trouble.
However, protesters stayed away from the stadium preferring to voice their complaints elsewhere in the city.
But tournament organisers remain upbeat with FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce telling Swanson: “I’m concerned and I think you have to be concerned.
“But the security people involved are very confident that if any protests take place they will not affect the running of the World Cup – we’ll just have to wait and see.”
Brazil play the opening match of the tournament on Thursday when they take on Croatia in the same city.

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Matt Clarke looks at Takifugu niphobles, an interesting puffer that has recently turned up in specialist aquatic centres.
Common name: Grass puffer, Starry puffer
Scientific name: Takifugu niphobles (Jordan and Snyder, 1901)
Origin: Northwest Pacific Ocean, most commonly around Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Size: Reportedly reaches a size of around 15cm/6", possibly a tad larger.
Diet: Stomach analyses show that T. niphobles eats molluscs, small crustaceans, including copepods, amphipods, isopods and mysids, as well as crabs, shrimps and insects.
Water: Technically a marine species that is found in inshore coastal areas, but sometimes recorded inland from brackish and freshwater. It is unlikely to do well long-term in freshwater and is best kept in marine conditions, or at least strongly brackish water. Potentially cooler than others at 20-25C.
Aquarium: Very little has been written about keeping this species in aquaria, as Takifugu species are not as popular with aquarists as the more freshwater associated Tetraodon genus. Takifugu tend to be a bit nasty, so like many other puffers, they're really only suitable for roomy species tanks. You may be able to get away with a small group of these in spacious quarters - some researchers keep Takifugu in close proximity. However, it's worth keeping an eye on the fish for signs of aggression and biting.
Breeding: Not known to have been bred. The species is an intertidal spawner which breeds off Japan in May and June. According to Kazunori (1996) it spawns on rising spring tides at dusk. It lays eggs on and around pebbles near the shoreline. Some eggs die when they are exposed to heat and air at low tide. Other Takifugu, such as occelatus, have been bred artificially with hormones to induce ovulation. T. occelatus eggs hatch after six days at 18-22C and the newly hatched fry measure around 3.5mm.
Notes: Takifugu niphobles has subsequently been known as Sphoeroides niphobles and Fugu niphobles. Takifugu niphobles was placed on the IUCN Red List in 1994 but is classed as Data Deficient, which essentially means that the IUCN don't know if it is under threat at the moment. This is one of around 24 puffer species in the tetraodontine genus Takifugu, and is one of 25 genera in the subfamily Tetraodontinae. Only a handful of these are offered for sale in the hobby, but one species, Takifugu rubripes, is widely-kept by scientists as a model organism. It has a small genome and was one of the first vertebrates to be fully sequenced. It's also farmed for food - as the potentially deadly delicacy fugu. Don't eat your T. niphobles - the intestine contains at least 15 strains of bacteria that produce deadly tetrodotoxin.
Identification: Takifugu niphobles is most similar in appearance to the Milk-spotted puffer, Chelonodon patoca, which is sometimes imported from Asia.
Availability: These are rarely offered for sale. These were on sale as Fugu puffers at Maidenhead Aquatics @ Morden.
Price: On sale for £23.50.


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Effect of Agitation on Crystallization Behavior of CaO-Al2O3-SiO2-Na2O-CaF2 Mold Fluxes with Varying Basicity
The effect of agitation on crystallization behaviors of CaO-Al2O3-SiO2-Na2O-CaF2 mold fluxes with basicity of 1.1 and 1.2 was investigated. It was found that crystallization temperatures of agitated samples were higher than those of static samples. The morphology of cuspidine shifted from dendrites to facet crystals with the decrease of temperature. The agitation was conducive to the formation of small dendritic cuspidine and could lead to crystals with smaller size. Crystalline fraction could be significantly enhanced by agitation at the initial stage of crystallization.
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The Slovakian government has extended its mission in Morocco. As of now, we are welcoming 3000 Moroccan refugees into our country. In perspective, we are planning to expand our humanitarian missions to Congo. We hope that the World Bank will help our country in its efforts.
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The digital forex supervisor Grayscale Investments introduced that the agency has up to date its Digital Giant Cap Fund (GDLC) with a purpose to add the crypto asset chainlink to the fund. Chainlink is the favored blockchain oracle community and the token will exchange XRP after Grayscale eliminated the digital forex from the GDLC.
Chainlink Added to Grayscale’s Digital Giant Cap Fund
Following Grayscale’s current announcement telling the general public that it intends to rework the GBTC bitcoin belief into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), the group revealed that chainlink (LINK) will probably be becoming a member of the Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) (OTCQX: GDLC). Final 12 months, the GDLC contained the digital forex XRP, however Grayscale dropped the token off the roster after the current Securities and Change Fee’s points with Ripple Labs.
Along with chainlink (LINK), the GDLC fund comprises bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), bitcoin money (BCH), and litecoin (LTC). Every crypto asset has a distinct quantity within the GDLC fund and Grayscale revealed the GDLC holdings on April 2, 2021.
“As of the top of the day on April 2, 2021, the Fund Parts had been a basket of 79.8% bitcoin (BTC), 17.5% ethereum (ETH), 0.80% bitcoin money (BCH), 1.00% litecoin and 0.90% chainlink (LINK),” Grayscale notes. “Every Share represented 0.00046619 bitcoin, 0.00287637 ethereum, 0.00046869 bitcoin money, 0.00166308 litecoin, and 0.00973831 chainlink,” the digital asset supervisor’s disclosure added.
Chainlink’s Rise: Oracle Token Constructed on Ethereum Gained 1,223% Towards the US Greenback in 12 Months
The modifications to Grayscale’s GDLC fund comply with the current introduction of the group’s single-asset funding automobile the Chainlink Trust. The LINK-based belief offers traders publicity to publicity to the value motion of the LINK, the decentralized information routing protocol constructed on Ethereum (ETH). Grayscale including chainlink additionally follows the current rise in oracle-based tokens.
Chainlink (LINK) is up 21% this week, 18.3% over the past month, 96% during the last 90-days, and a whopping 1,223% in opposition to the USD over the past 12 months. Chainlink is down a contact over 8% since reaching an all-time excessive (ATH) two months in the past touching $36.59 per unit.
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Rashean Mathis is staying put.
Mathis, 33, was the Lions' top cover man last season, starting 13 games after replacing Darius Slay in the starting lineup in Week 3. Mathis -- who spent his first 10 seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars -- finished with 15 passes defensed and 44 tackles.
Mathis' deal comes one week after the Lions signed cornerback Cassius Vaughn to a one-year pact. The two players join Chris Houston, Darius Slay and Bill Bentley in a group that could gain more company via the draft.
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Course: South Speed 5 knots
Wind: Southeast, light breeze
Weather: mainly sunny Seas: slight, negligible swell
So far it looks like yesterday was productive, the satellite phone reception appears more reliable, hopefully not just a happy coincidence. And I pulled a couple of inspection plates off the side of the engine to inspect the governor linkages ad they did seem a bit sloppy, but there was little I could do about it so I will add a new regulator spring to my shopping list and try that as the cheapest, simplest first fix.
The second mate is getting to be a regular alarm clock, good job too. After BC sounded 'wakey wakey', we enjoyed a leisurely start to the day, getting underway after breakfast at about 9.30. I noted a smaller yacht had left a little before us and have kept an eye on her since.
Once clear of Valentia Harbour we set our sights on Skellig Michael via its smaller neighbour, Little Skellig. A pleasant three hour sail had us passing close by Little Skellig. What a massive bird sanctuary! Every surface not strictly vertical was inhabited by a bird, predominantly gannets, the large craggy precipitous rock resembled a field thick with pure white flowers, from a distance you might have thought the climate was a lot colder and the slopes were covered in snow. Overhead the air was thick with wheeling, squealing birds. I put on a broad brimmed hat. We momentarily got caught in the wind shadow of the island but soon drifted clear and continued on to Skellig Michael. This is larger than Little Skellig as the respective names imply and a small monastery was set up here during the middle ages. At the top of the peak are several very austere beehive dwellings. It is extraordinary to contemplate the lives these ascetic monks must have lived, such isolation in such a harsh environment. Unfortunately there was no way I could get ashore. There is a landing place and the tourist boats were queuing up to it, dropping off their cargo then lying off in wait for them to return. If I had crew it would have been possible but even so as the skipper it would have been me who stayed with the boat so the only way I could have got ashore would have been to join a tourist boat. Nonetheless I am very grateful to have the opportunity to see them I the manner I did. Watch out for the video hitting You Tube soon.
Now we are heading in towards Kenmare River, a large indentation in the coast. During the day we have gradually overtaken our smaller companion, the yacht which departed Velentia Harbour ahead of us, and she is now well astern despite our detour and dawdle at the Skelligs. It is forecast to blow force 6 tonight, that's about 25 knots, a headwind of course. So if possible I would like to seek a comfortable anchorage before it picks up too much. And rain is also forecast, and more wind for tomorrow, so my goal is to round one more headland this evening and make for the next dent, namely Bantry Bay. I have it on impeccable authority that this is well worth a visit.
All is well.
Blah, blah, blah. Let me know when something interesting happens, like a big fat juicy fish throwing itself into the cockpit. Now why couldn't I have gotten ashore amongst those birds. Wouldn't that have been fun. In my dreams it seems . Zzzzzzz.

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My new book, Chupacabra Road Trip, focuses primarily on my expeditions to seek out the legendary chupacabra across Puerto Rico, the United States, and Mexico, and from 2004 to the present day. As I also note in the book, however, there is no shortage of reports of the Goat-Sucker from Russia - an issue that often gets eclipsed by the exploits of the far more famous Puerto Rican original.
Russia's Pravda was hot on the trail of the chupacabra in April 2006. In an eye-opening article the Russian people were told:
“The worries began at the end of March 2005 not far from the regional center of Saraktash. On the Sapreka farm two farming families suddenly lost 32 turkeys. The bodies of the birds, found in the morning, had been completely drained of blood. None of the farmers either saw or heard the beast that killed them. Then in the village of Gavrilovka sheep fell victim to the night-time vampire. The unknown animal was also in the hamlets of Vozdvizhenka and Shishma. In the course of the night 3-4 sheep or goats perished. All together the losses in the region amounted to 30 small horned cattle.”
One eyewitness, a rancher by the name of Erbulat Isbasov, caught sight of the monster: “I heard the sheep start to bleat loudly. I run up to them and see a black shadow. It looked like an enormous dog that had stood up on its hind legs. And jumped like a kangaroo. The beast sensed my presence and ran away. It squeezed through an opening in the panels of the fence.”
Moving on, in the summer of 2011, the Moscow News told its readers the following: “A blood-sucking creature is preying upon goats near Novosibirsk. As rational explanations run thin on the ground, the specter of the so-called chupacabra raises its demon head. Horrified farmers and smallholders are confronted by the drained corpses of their livestock in the morning, bloodless and bearing puncture marks to the neck but otherwise largely intact. But local cops are reluctant to record apparent vampire attacks, as they await official recertification, leaving the locals up in arms.”
One year later, the Ukraine was hit by the Goat-Sucker. Or, at least, that's what some thought the hair-free canine was. “The animal doesn’t look like a fox or a wolf, or a raccoon,” said a representative of the district veterinary service in Mikhailovskoe. He told the media: “It cannot even be a marten. I have never seen such animal before. But, judging by the fangs, I can definitely say that it is a predator.”
The British Daily Mail newspaper highlighted the affair and said: “It could be a ‘mutant’ fox poisoned by radiation, while another theory was that it may be a hybrid originating from a Soviet plant conducting tests on animals relating to chemical or biological weapons development. ‘A creature we were not supposed to see has escaped from a secret defense lab,’ said one comment.”
“I cannot identify what kind of animal it is," admitted Alexander Korotya, of the Zoological Museum of Zaporozhye National University, and who added: "For example, its canine teeth are similar to a fox, but smaller in size - like a marten. Yet a marten has a different type of skull. If to compare with an otter's head, then the ears are too small. It has a wide nose and a stretched muzzle. My opinion is that it’s most likely a hybrid animal or a mutant.”
In 2014, Beloomut, Russia had a deadly visitor. Yep, you know the one. Farm animals were killed. Blood was - allegedly, at least - drained from their corpses. People were living in fear. Meanwhile, the world of officialdom was having none of it: "There are no fairytale creatures in the Lukhovitsky district of the Moscow Region,” said the Agriculture Ministry. End of story. But the end of the chupacabra in Russia? Time will tell.


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The 7th month, 30th day, of the year 2013. Was the day I saw the most beautiful site I have ever seen.
For the 2nd time that is. I was shaking like a tree full of leaves, as I walked around the column. We stopped. Frozen for a millisecond. Then we strode towards each other. Hugging you in that loving hold I could have stood there forever, until we grew old. But that old ticking illusion of time kept at its grind. That day was the first day I truly saw the sun shine.
Here we are a year and a day later. The love has only grown. To your every want and need I would love to cater. Still, through everything we’ve been through together. I feel deep within things will only get better. It’s just the 2nd act of OUR Origin. If i had my way we would…
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A ‘digital twin’ of the human cardiovascular system will be developed for the first time by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have, for the first time, manufactured 3D printed parts that show resistance to common bacteria. This could stop the spread of infections such as MRSA in hospitals and care homes, saving the lives of vulnerable patients.
A new study to understand how our skin develops from birth aims to identify the early risk factors for the development of eczema.
New research has shown the potential for clinically available cancer treatments to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Research into protecting children globally from the influenza virus has been given a US$449,156 boost from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Singing in a choir can combat loneliness, according to the Centre for Loneliness Studies at the University of Sheffield.
Research has shown that a new drug, selatogrel, may provide an alternative treatment for patients during the early stages of a heart attack.
A dentist’s drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children’s teeth, a new study has concluded.
Cardiac research in Sheffield has received a major boost from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in the form of an £800,000 award to develop a new gene therapy to treat cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Neuroscience research at the University of Sheffield has been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen for delivering real benefits in improving patient outcomes for people living with some of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases.
Drugs commonly used to treat arthritis may help to prevent breast cancer spreading to the bone, where it is incurable, new research suggests.
Scientists at the University of Sheffield, working in collaboration with drug and vaccine developer Kymab Ltd, Cambridge, have identified a novel antibody that has the potential to become a new treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
Young male cancer survivors may significantly benefit from testosterone replacement therapy - especially after testicular cancer - according to the first ever clinical trial of its kind.
A new study demonstrates for the first time a link between chronic neuropathic pain and levels of specific microRNA, part of the non-protein coding ‘dark matter’ of the cell.
Healthy people who avoid gluten by choice may not get any benefit from the gluten-free restriction on their diet, according to new research.
People who look after loved ones nearing the end of their lives should be entitled to up to six months paid time off work and safeguards for their job so they can return to work, according to academics from the University of Sheffield’s School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have identified a new potential treatment pathway for cardiovascular disease.
Taking vitamin D by oral spray is just as effective as taking a tablet, research from the University of Sheffield has found.
The University of Sheffield’s world-leading centre for neuroscience research is holding an open day for the public on Saturday 19 October 2019.
Government cuts to alcohol taxes have had dramatic consequences for public health, including nearly 2000 more alcohol-related deaths in England since 2012, according to new research from the University of Sheffield’s School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR).


How long does a boiler service take?
Answered by RAF Gas Heating & Plumbing
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RAF Gas Heating & Plumbing answered the question "How long does a boiler service take?"
Here at RAF GAS manufacture will have to be specified for acestimated time but generally A standard boiler service should take anything from 40min to 1 hour depending on the boiler manufacture. Some manufacturers will want a full strip down and clean after so many years of service this many take considerably longer. We also carry out commercial servicing.
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4th September 2019
Air Plumbing & Heating Ltd answered the question "How long does a boiler service take?"
This depends on which make of boiler is being serviced. Some manufacturers only want a full strip down and clean every 3-4 years. This then includes new seals and gaskets etc. Some Manufacturers recommend a full strip and clean service every year. Generally a service will be between 1 hour to 1 and a half hours. There are generic tests that need to be carried out during a service, but there are also “Manufacturer Specific” tests which are required to be carried out. At Air Plumbing & Heating Ltd, we feel it is vitally important for our Engineers to attend various Manufacturers Training courses in order to know how each one wishes their boilers to be serviced and maintained. Air Plumbing & Heating Ltd prides itself on carrying out our boiler services to a high standard, following Manufacturers recommendations.
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24th May 2019
Gas On Sea answered the question "How long does a boiler service take?"
A boiler service should take approximately an hour depending on the boiler model. A service to manufactures instructions is what would be required to keep your boiler warranty void, anything less should be avoided. BoilerOne recommend you instruct a gas safe registered engineer to service your boiler.
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4th May 2019
RB Boiler Care Ltd answered the question "How long does a boiler service take?"
On average a room sealed Boiler will take between 40mins to an hour, dependent on manufacturers criteria. With Conventional or Open Flue Boilers this can take an hour plus as there is need for more stringent flue testing and a need to fully strip the appliance for thorough tests. This type is now becoming a rarity, However in My Hometown we have a lot of Warm Air Heating so they keep me busy.
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12th April 2019
Sunrise Plumbing & Heating answered the question "How long does a boiler service take?"
A boiler service will take on average around 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. During this process the engineer will check various components on the boiler making sure that they are clean and free from defects and more importantly they are safe. One completed the engineer will fire up the boiler check the controls he will also use a gas analyser to check the flue gasses as well as the efficiency of the boiler he will then record or print if the readings for your records.The engineer will also carry out a gas tightness test at the gas meter (normally at the start of a service) making sure that the gas pipework is sound and free from any gas leaks. The engineer will normally fill out a check sheet which he will issue at the end of the service and if required fill out the service record located in the Manufacturers Insruction booklet this will keep any warranty/guarantee in valid. Never be afraid to ask the engineer any questions.
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18th March 2019
Heating And Plumbing Engineer answered the question "How long does a boiler service take?"
Anything from 30 min to 2hrs depending on the type of boiler and the condition it is in. for example a back boiler with gas fire that not been serviced in yrs and has soot on the burner, heatex and catchment space needing serverly cleaned. compared to one done yearly could be a hours difference in time. new condencing combis only require full strip down in their 2,3rd or 4th year of use as long as reading on measuring instruments like flue gas analyser and monometer are fine and within range. Anything from 30min to 90min
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16th March 2019
Bells Heating & Gas answered the question "How long does a boiler service take?"
A combi boiler service usually takes 60 minutes to 90 minutes depnding on what is required. We have to check & clean certain parts in boilers so that they are safe & running efficiently as they should. We have clean condensate traps, burners, filters as well ignition probes & many others
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15th March 2019
Cliff Plumbing & Heating Limited answered the question "How long does a boiler service take?"
A gas boiler service should take around 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 mins depending on the boiler. Some heat exchangers are easier to gain access to than others and some will require a thorough clean if a service has not been carried out for a while. It’s important to have your boiler serviced regularly to check and maintain that it is running safely and efficiently. Also you could pick up on future problems before a boiler will break down causing much hassle.
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28th February 2019
Stroud Boilerworks answered the question "How long does a boiler service take?"
A boiler service can take between 30 mins to an hour and a half or longer in some cases if more work is required. A boiler engineer will need to work on your boiler and check your gas meter. You can help your engineer; and speed things up; by clearing the area around the boiler and show them where your boiler controls, isolation switches and thermostats are. Don't be afraid to ask any questions about your boiler or controls so you fully understand what you have. Please advise your engineer if you've noticed any problems but it helps if you tell them in advance as they may need to bring additional parts or tools.
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4th February 2019
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A gas boiler service can take anywhere between 30-90 minutes depending on the type of boiler, where its located, how frequently its been serviced and the level of service required. Having your gas appliance serviced regularly will ensure its working to its optimum efficiency, its safe and working correctly. It will also help to prevent future breakdowns by being able to diagnose faults before they become an issue.


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When it comes to land development, the phrase “Make the most of what you have” rings especially true. Efficient land utilization can be a game-changer in enhancing its functionality, productivity, and value. Read on to learn how you can take advantage of the full potential of your land through efficient site planning.
The Role of Efficient Site Planning in Land Development
Imagine a piece of land as a blank page, with potential stories waiting to be written. Whether it’s a thriving commercial zone, a peaceful residential community, or a blend of both, the narrative hinges on detailed planning. Efficient site planning is a crucial part of crafting the perfect “story” for a plot of land.
A meticulous approach to land use ensures the harmony of function and form. It’s the backbone that ensures the landscape, architecture, and community needs align perfectly, enhancing the overall value and experience of the land.
Conducting a Thorough Site Analysis
A detailed site analysis is crucial to successful land utilization. It outlines the details of the terrain, highlighting strengths and potential challenges. By understanding the topography, soil composition, water drainage, and natural elements present, land developers can make a blueprint for the land’s best use.
Current technology, such as GIS and topographic surveys, offers a precise overview of the site. This foundational knowledge enables architects and developers to design structures and spaces that coexist well with the natural environment, minimizing potential challenges.
Understanding Zoning and Regulatory Constraints
Navigating the maze of zoning laws might seem overwhelming, but these regulations play an important role. They maintain a balance between commercial, residential, and industrial spaces, ensuring each zone thrives without negatively impacting the others. Thorough knowledge of these guidelines is crucial to visualize and plan according to the land’s potential.
Moreover, a strong understanding of these rules eliminates unnecessary legal complications. When developers align their vision with regulatory boundaries, it streamlines the approval process, ensuring the project advances without costly hitches.
Implementing Smart Design Principles
Intelligent design goes beyond current trends. It encompasses a vision that caters to both immediate needs and future developments. Creating versatile spaces ensures that they can be used for years to come. Flexible design increases longevity and adapts to evolving needs.
Sustainable and smart designs have another advantage: they often result in cost savings in the long run. Energy-efficient structures, optimized lighting, and adaptive spaces can all lead to significant operational savings, emphasizing the importance of foresight in land use planning.
Emphasizing Sustainable Design and Development
Sustainability is not just a buzzword; it’s a responsibility. Using green technologies and eco-friendly designs boosts a site’s appeal and contributes to a healthier environment. Features like rainwater harvesting, green roofs, and solar integrations are no longer add-ons, but essentials.
Adopting sustainable practices also makes economic sense. While green technologies might require initial investments, the long-term savings, both environmentally and financially, are substantial. It’s a strategy that pays dividends for both the developer and the end-user.
Optimizing Land for Different Uses
Taking a multi-functional approach to land development is beneficial for many reasons. Spaces that serve multiple purposes, like commercial zones that transition into recreational areas, are the hallmark of modern urban planning. Such versatility fosters vibrant communities and maximizes land utilization.
Beyond functionality, a mixed-use approach also promotes sustainability. By integrating residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, developers can reduce transportation needs, encouraging a more pedestrian-friendly, community-centric approach to urban life.
Land Management: A Continuous Endeavor
Land development doesn’t end with construction. Efficient land management is an ongoing commitment, ensuring that the original vision and functionality remain intact. Regular evaluations, coupled with adaptive strategies, keep the space vibrant and relevant.
At the heart of efficient site planning is a blend of innovation, foresight, and adaptability. It’s about weaving a tapestry where nature, design, and functionality coexist seamlessly. Remember: every plot of land holds a story waiting to be told. With careful planning and a touch of creativity, that story can become a bestseller.
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No US Ambassador in Dublin, no understanding of Brexit damage to the peace process, makes Trump visit to Ireland very difficult expert warns.
President Trump doesn't understand the potential damage to the Good Friday Agreement by Brexit prior to his “fraught” trip to Ireland a leading foreign policy institute expert has said.
“Quite frankly, I think there’s concern that the U.S. underappreciated the destabilizing role of Brexit for Northern Ireland and the Good Friday peace accord, which was such a product of U.S. leadership,” said Heather Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
“So I think there has been a drift in this relationship. I mean, this is important symbolically for an American president to visit Ireland,” she added while speaking at a press conference about the president’s upcoming European visit which includes an Irish leg.
She stated that the Irish US relationship was in an unsettled period.
“You know, what strikes me about this – I have to go back in the record books, but the fact of the matter is we have not had a U.S. ambassador in Dublin for two years. We have a charge d’affaires.
“This is extraordinary for a relationship, an Irish-American relationship that is so strong and so profound. The fact that we don’t have a U.S. ambassador to me underscores that you know, this has just been a problematic issue that we cannot seem to resolve. You know, again, bilaterally the issues are not great.
“The Taoiseach was just meeting with the president in March. There are true disagreements about the EU and the value of the EU to both Ireland and the United States.”
She referred also the planned demonstrations, “The demonstrations will be there. In fact, the Taoiseach was quite clear that he said in a democracy it is fine to promote, you know, demonstrations. That’s democracy in action.
“And, of course, that does not make the president very happy when he sees demonstrators. So it’ll be an interesting visit. But this has certainly been a fraught stop to schedule in a place where it should be quite easy to do so,” Conley concluded.
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In the last 50 years, more Americans have died from gunshots than in all of the wars in US history combined.
In excess of 1.5 million US citizens have died as a result of firearms-related incidents since 1968, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This is compared to approximately 1.2 million service members who have lost their lives across every war in US history, according to estimates from the Department of Veterans Affairs and iCasualties.org, a website that maintains an ongoing database of casualties from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Sunday's massacre in Las Vegas - which left 59 dead, including the gunman, Stephen Paddock, and 530 others injured - is the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. It became the 273rd mass shooting in this year according to the Gun Violence Archive (which defines a mass shooting as four or more people injured or killed), meaning there has been at least one every day in 2017.
"What we've seen in Las Vegas is an uniquely American scene," former FBI agent Ali Soufan said on MSNBC. "The aftermath of such traumatic events have become an all-too-familiar scene in our society and in our politics, unfortunately."
Authorities are still trying to ascertain Paddock's motives, however, early investigations suggest that he wasn't related to any major international terrorist organisations. As those enquiries continue to be carried out, citizens and politicians are crying out for gun reform.
This call for action has emerged virtually after every major mass shooting in America, including Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech, San Bernadino, Fort Hood and the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
In the hours after the Las Vegas attack, social media was flooded with people on either side of the debate on gun reform. Proponents of tighter laws hope this will be the straw that breaks the camel's back, and convinces politicians to act. However, on the other side, people say this only strengthens their belief in the second amendment and Americans should be getting more guns in order to protect themselves.
LADbible has spoken to a few people on both ends of the spectrum to see what they think should happen next.
Mike Shelly* and his family own two shotguns and a small calibre rifle, which are mainly used for sport, however they are also kept for self-defence. He tells us: "I absolutely believe that gun laws should be tightened. No matter what anyone tells you, a gun is first and foremost a weapon of death. They DO kill people. It requires more training and time and paperwork to get on the road and drive around than it does to own a weapon.
"If I wanted to, I could grab a couple of documents and some cash, go into a pawn shop near me, and waltz right out with a military weapon. I think that's insane. People should get a certificate of good mental health (with a new check-up every few years) and go through at least a week of firearm safety training before being able to buy whatever guns and ammo they want."
Mike doesn't have much expectation that legislation will be changed any time in the near future, because he believes Republicans are too closely involved with the National Rifle Association.
"They'll keep pouring money into politicians who are either pro-gun or silent on the issue, and will fund attacks against politicians who propose common-sense gun control," he adds.
Mike's belief is supported by another gun-owning American named Jim Delaney*, who has two bolt action rifles, one lever action rifle and a shotgun. Jim tells LADbible: "I believe there should be background checks for ALL firearms. A person that is under the care of mental health professionals, and present a danger to themselves or others should not be allowed to own firearms.
"There should also be limits on how many firearms can be legally owned. Assault rifles should be banned all together. No one outside of the military, or police should ever have them."
He believes that events like Las Vegas give gun owners across the country a bad name, when there are plenty of law-abiding citizens. But that's what people on the other side of this debate sometimes focus on.
Amanda Pitts also owns three weapons (a 9mm pistol, a 12 gauge pump-action shotgun and a .308 hunting rifle) and tells us: "The actions of a few should not determine the outcome that will affect many. In my opinion gun control is not the response to these tragedies! Guns do not kill people; the evil in the hearts and minds of the individuals is what kills.
"I don't know the answer to solve the senseless acts of these few individuals but I assure you banning guns in the United States is not the answer. I understand that many have lost lives due to individuals who choose to use the weapons for evil and my thoughts and prayers are with the families of those victims.
"I think those calling for gun control don't own or have a purpose for a weapon. Many have expressed ill feelings toward the law-abiding citizens who do support the second amendment and the lawful ownership of weapons."
Amanda agrees that there might have to be some minor tightening of regulations, most notably banning people with mental illnesses or criminal convictions from owning weapons. But she adds: "I believe that when there's a will or a want to hurt the innocent, there's a way."
The Missourian adds that in France, Sweden, the UK and Germany, people have used vans or other means to cause mass casualties.
However, another opponent of gun control questions whether it even works. J Barrett* tells LADbible: "Gun control has shown itself to be wildly unsuccessful. From Chicago to DC, wherever restrictions are tightest, there you will find the highest violent crime rates.
"I would love to see 'constitutional carry' [the legal carrying of a handgun without a licence] implemented nationwide. I believe the more concealed carriers we have walking the streets, the safer people are."
The weapons that Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock used had been legally modified to make them automatic, and a total of 22 firearms were found in the hotel room from which he carried out the attack. When searches of other properties connected to Paddock were carried out, even more guns were unearthed.
According to recent data from the Pew Research Center, around four in 10 Americans either own a gun themselves or live in a household with guns. Protection is number one on the list of reasons for owning a gun - and for most gun owners, owning a firearm is linked to their sense of personal freedom.
Washington DC this week introduced a bill to ban bump-stock devices, like the ones Paddock is suspected to have used, which allow shooters to fire bullets rapidly.
A day after the attack, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters: "There will certainly be a time for that policy discussion to take place, but that's not the place that we're in at this moment."
President Trump also declined to comment on gun violence, stating: "We're not going to talk about that today."
But when will it be time to talk?
*Names have been changed to protect people's identities.
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A simple title for a simple composition.
This is another shot from last Sunday’s shoot. Its a view of the Stone Mill and its Smokestack (just in case you didn’t read the simple title).
The smokestack is now a free-standing relic. The boiler house it was once attached to was flooded out in 2005 and subsequently demolished. Since the Stone Mill is on the National Registry of Historic Places, the smokestack was preserved.
Really like those long shadows. Great, simple shot.
Lovely image. I like those long dramatic shadows along with the simplicity of the shot. I’m really liking this series!
Loving every one of these images. You really framed this perfectly.
What a beauty Bob! Love all your posts from this week so far!
Loving the simple shot you’ve been posting lately, Bob! I’d really like to see them in B&W too! 😀
Simple and perfect – love it!


text: Occupy Oakland General Strike Press Conference October 31, 2011 at 8:30 pm.Posted by Bruce PaulCategories: Front Page, General Strike - 11/2/11, News On October 31st, a press conference was held in Latham Square, at the intersection of Telegraph & Broadway, the epicenter of the Oakland General Strike of 1946. CLICK HERE FOR EDITED VERSION FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: Your browser is not able to display this multimedia content. 2752 2 Responses to “Occupy Oakland General Strike Press Conference” crispin November 1, 2011 America by consensus, our liberty or death! That is exactly what American freedom stands for. ” We the people.” Everyone seems to know this except for t he bureaucrats in Washington who’s ears are deafened by their own entitlement. Their entitlement manifest itself in self raises, personal social security, health care and pensions. And if that is not enough Washington is suppose to reflect the people. I see only lawyers! Why are there no carpenters or artists or actors or moms or merchants or clergy in the Senate or House. That woud be a concensus of the people. Instead we are being told by a very small elite who are selling us out to corporations for their own engrandizement, here is what we have decuded for you. Except now they can’t even deide. More than ever we need a concensus by the people and for the poeple. We need to be represented by many people’s voices and not just lawyers. We need to affirm that this is our land, our government, our society. Time and again, we the 99% have given them an opportunity and we trusted them to fulfill their promise and every time they are elected they disregard us and make a career out of what is to be a four year job, not fourty. Nothing corrupts absolutely like absolute power. In reality the people have the power. United we stand, so do not divide. Unite! Stay united. Vote with your feet and your pocket book, Use the internet and social media. In one day we could all refuse to buy anything and totally stop the US economy. One email action that we unite on could make the earth stand still. Look at the response in NY when just a few weekends ago all took their money out of Bank of America. This movement is not just an abstract hope because there is action. We have momentum. We have already reach a concensus world wide and that is to act together for the benefit of all mankind not just those few at the top. Remenber it is the base of the pyramid that supports the top. Take away the base and the pyramid crumbles.Continue today and everyday take away just one brick from the wall. Wall street. “Freedom, a government for the people by the people”, not just lawyers. Next time you vote, don’t vote for a lawyer for public office, vote for a citizen and rid ourselves of the promise breakers and of the corporate deal makers. We have become a CORPacracy. All this ends everyday we stand united. We are the people of America, get up and stand up for your rights. Be good to yourself, be part to a concensus. zuchinno November 1, 2011 We should occupy homes. Put the dispossessed’s belongings BACK after foreclosure! Rent control should mean foreclosed landlords’ tenants should be allowed to stay!


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The NBC News video above portrays a side of Detroit that’s a far cry from the many recent stories of economic jeopardy and municipal water disasters. One part of the city's industrious spirit may have found a new way forward.
If Detroit’s past belonged to four-wheeled vehicles, it looks now like the future might have two. There’s a full-on grassroots bike boom going on now, with 200 miles of bicycling paths winding through an extended greenway belt. With a dwindling downtown population, planners seized on the bicycle-friendly opportunity presented by the newfound open space.
By some accounts, the Detroit bike explosion began about five years ago with the Slow Roll, started by Jason Hall and Michael MacKool. What began as a Monday night group ride of two or three people has since expanded to more than 5,000 riders. Riding together has become a major community builder in the city, and a love of bicycles has taken hold in the country’s former industrial home.
Of the more than 16,000,000 bikes purchased every year in the U.S., only about 50,000 are made in the States. Detroit Bikes plans to challenge those stats, taking advantage of the erstwhile Motor City’s manufacturing-friendly infrastructure, and hopefully creating a center for American bicycle production. Yesterday: cars. Tomorrow: bikes?


Three former Portland Trail Blazers won the EuroLeague Championship today in thrilling fashion.
As teammates on Real Madrid, Rudy Fernandez, Sergio Rodriguez and Mario Hezonja helped the franchise take down Olympiacos 79-78 to capture its 11th EuroLeague title.
Rodriguez, 36, had the best game of the trio, posting a team-high 15 points, nine assists and four rebounds. Fernandez, 38, contributed three points, two assists and two rebounds in 17 minutes. Hezonja, 28, produced 12 points and three rebounds.
In the final minute, after Rodriguez hit a clutch 3-pointer to bring Real Madrid within one, Real Madrid guard Sergio Llull knocked down the game-winning shot from the right elbow with 3.1 seconds left. The high-arcing jumper accounted for Llull’s only two points in the game. Talk about onions!
Sergio Llull only made this shot in the entire EuroLeague Final.— Dionysis Aravantinos (@AravantinosDA) May 21, 2023
That shot won Real Madrid the title.
Here are the full highlights from the matchup (keep an eye out for the great plays from the bearded Rodriguez, who the announcers often refer to by his nickname, “El Chacho.”):
Elsewhere on Real Madrid’s championship roster, you may recognize a few more faces. Nigel Williams-Goss, who grew up in Happy Valley, Oregon and played for Washington and Gonzaga in college, scored nine points in today’s title game. Dzanan Musa, Jusuf Nurkic’s teammate on the Bosnian national team, scored six points in the win.
Rodriguez joined the Blazers prior to the 2006-07 season, at age 20. The Phoenix Suns selected Rodriguez with the 27th pick in the NBA Draft and then traded him to Portland on draft day. Through three seasons in Portland, he didn’t earn too many minutes on Head Coach Nate McMillan’s squad, averaging 3.6 points and 2.9 assists in 12.4 minutes per game, but he earned a special place in the fanbase’s heart because of his creativity as a passer.
Fernandez joined the Blazers prior to the 2008-09 season, Rodriguez’s final campaign with the club, and together the duo from Spain took on the moniker of the Spanish Armada, at least to Blazers commentators Mike Barrett and Mike Rice. Fernandez, entering his rookie season at age 23, also spent three seasons in Portland, averaging 9.1 points per game and shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc. Maybe most notably, Fernandez broke the NBA record for most 3-pointers by a rookie in 2009 with 159 (the record would later be broken by Damian Lillard and again by Donovan Mitchell). Fittingly for this post, Rodriguez assisted on the record-breaking triple.
Hezonja’s stint as a Blazer may be looked upon less fondly compared with his current teammates’ tenures. The Croatian forward, the fifth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, came to Portland in 2019 as a reclamation project. In one season, he averaged 4.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in 16.4 minutes per game.
While we’re here, enjoy one more Rodriguez/Fernandez Blazers highlight for the road:
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