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That Jersey girl is the real deal.
Marlton native Christina Grimmie led the way on Monday night’s “The Voice” Playoffs Round, giving arguably the strongest vocal of the night as teams Adam Levine and Shakira were cut from five singers apiece to just three.
In the two-hour showcase, Adam’s group well outshined Shakira’s delivering three knockout performances from a trio of singers who each could go deep into next week’s live rounds.
Shakira’s three chosen ladies weren’t so bad, but none compared to the dynamics, range and control of the tiny girl from the Philly suburbs. After this outing, she has a real shot to pull a Jacquie Lee and bring the Garden State deep into this competition.
Let’s discuss all of this a little more:
Kristen Merlin singing “Two Black Cadillacs” by Carrie Underwood
As Shakira’s only country artist, Kristen has a heavy lift competing against a pair of traditional twangy singers on Blake’s team. But she held her own this time around, keeping the energy high and nailing some strong, cutting notes near the end. “Definitely your best I’ve seen this season,” Adam said. “You’ve made me so happy … congratulations,” Shakira beamed.
Deja Hall singing “Battlefield” by Jordin Sparks
Honestly, it’s pretty amazing Deja has made it this far. The judges have placed much faith in the 16-year-old over the last few rounds, but this just did not stack up. Her voice needs more time to grow and she was heavily overshadowed on this night. “You were so terrific,” Shakira said, because Shakira isn’t going to put down her team member, but this was not great.
Tess Boyer singing “Human” by Christina Perri
Tess has a strong voice, but much of this cover felt shouted. The first verse seemed a little low for the singer who is on her third coach after being stolen twice. There were a few nice moments, but a few squeaky ones too. “You’re superhuman to be able to hold notes like that,” Usher said. “You’re like a little miracle,” Shakira added.
Patrick Thompson singing “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne
Smart song choice from Patrick singing a familiar tune that matches the grit in his voice. It was a decent cover, but with a song that’s been sung on so many of these shows before, this was not the most stand-out performance. He’s got a good voice, but it seems his outings never seem to go anywhere. The judges were into it though. “You took control of the song,” Usher said. “I could not be more proud of you right now,” Shakira said.
Dani Moz singing “The Edge of Glory” by Lady Gaga
Dani is likely the strongest vocalist Shakira has left, but her stage antics are too much. All the facial expressions, all the head bobs as she played piano, it all seemed very calculated. Although it’s hard to deny those massive, belting notes at the end of the ballad, it remains to be seen whether voters will go for her pageant-perfect style. “I saw a true artist. You made me connect with the emotion in the song.”
SHAKIRA’S TOP THREE
• Kristen Merlin
• Tess Boyer
• Dani Moz
• Deja Hall
• Patrick Thompson
Delvin Choice singing “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green
This was great. Delvin has incredible range, from the lowest lows to the highest highs and every in-between was heard in this cover. There were a few small moments of uncertainty, but overall it very strong, his runs were stellar and it was fun. He sings with so much joy. “There’s nothing you can’t do,” Usher said. “We are the team to beat this year,” Adam added.
Jake Barker singing “She Will Be Loved” by Maroon 5
The verses were cool, and Jake definitely has the Justin Timberlake sound down pat, but in what should have been big, soaring choruses fell a little flat. Jake’s inexperience showed as he seemed to run out of breath on some lines. His falsetto was nice, though. Usher urged him to find “his voice” in this competition. “You have a lot to be proud of,” Adam said.
Kat Perkins singing “Open Arms” by Journey
Kat needed to give a monster performance to match this massive ballad, and sure enough, her powerful pipes came through. There were very few hiccups and she altered the chorus just enough to make it her own. Since her blind audition, Kat has strung together a line of very nice performances. “You made it seem so effortless,” Shakira said. “There has not been a better performance than this one,” Adam said.
Morgan Wallen singing “Stay” by Florida Georgia Line
Morgan seems like a nice enough dude, but he is the weak link on this team. His voice is gravelly and unique, but as Blake noted, he is one-dimensional. This showing was exactly that. It stayed on the same plane and came off a little boring. Usher, Morgan’s first coach, admitted he should’ve started him out with country. “I was unaware how good you were,” Adam said.
Christina Grimmie singing “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz
Christina has the perfect voice for studio recording. And, apparently, live performances. This was sensational coming from the pint-sized powerhouse. Every word was sung crisply, her head voice was elegant and her higher register slayed over and over. “How do you do that?” Blake asked. “Everything you do up there … unbelievable,” Adam said.
ADAM’S TOP THREE
• Delvin Choice
• Kat Perkins
• Christina Grimmie
• Jake Barker
• Morgan Wallen
• The right choices were made tonight. The weakest links were sent home and so far, the judges have done a pretty efficient job of bringing top talent to the late rounds.
• Shakira clearly has the weakest team. None of her three are likely to survive deep into the live rounds. Adam’s team, along with Blake’s and Usher’s groups, each have at least one contestant worthy of giving Sisaundra Lewis a run for her money.
• In the ongoing Adam vs. Blake rivalry, I’d say their teams are fairly even, but Sisaundra and her otherworldly voice throws off the balance.
• Anyone else notice Kat Perkins wearing cat ears in her rehearsal? Weird …


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A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Makeup Collection Is Happening
Thanks to Siri, the Magic Mirror was out of a job a long time ago, but princess Snow White is still to this day influencing our beauty routines. In honor of the 80th anniversary of 1937 take on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, vintage makeup brand Bésame Cosmetics has teamed up with Disney for a collection inspired by the very same color palette and artwork from the original film.
The brand actually coordinated with Disney’s Ink and Paint Department to ensure the colors were accurate, and judging off the Storybook Palette they teased on their website and some early fan product reveals, it’s an impressive match.
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Snow White is singing to the eyeshadow obsessive, too, as several different palettes are on the way. We also know that four lipstick bullets are launching, along with cream blush, a face powder, balms called “Snow White’s Pies,” makeup bags, and a gorgeous vanity mirror.
No news on the exact launch date so far, but you can enter your email on the Bésame Cosmetics site to be one of the first to know.

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If you’re looking for a cozy reading spot for the couch or a comfortable sitting area, shaggy area rugs are an excellent choice. They are not only looks great, they’re also very comfortable. Shaggy area rugs can even be enhanced with rug cushions to add a stylish touch. Choose a rug in bright colors and make sure to vacuum it frequently. If you don’t have the time to clean your area rug regularly, you may want to consider a rug liner.
Shaggy area rugs are characterized by uncut strands that have a distinctive shag formation. They are extremely soft and appealing to people who enjoy the soothing texture. Their noodle-like appearance also makes them an excellent choice for families with small children. These rugs are popular with designers and interior decorators alike. And, with so many different styles to choose from, there’s one for every room in the house.
While choosing the right color for your shag area rug can be a challenge, there are many colors to choose from. While neutral colors work best, contrasting colors can look striking. Some people like to coordinate their shag rugs with their favorite artwork or expensive furniture. Ultimately, it’s your personal taste. But whatever color scheme you choose, you’ll find a shag area rug that suits your taste and enhances the décor of your home.
The shag area rug is an excellent option for living rooms and bedrooms alike. Its thick, fluffy pile is perfect for cozier spots such as the bed or fireplace. The softness of these rugs make them a comfortable option for those morning snuggled up in front of the fireplace. And, while shag area rugs aren’t suitable for bathrooms, they’re great for bedrooms. Shaggy area rugs are available in a range of styles from modern geometric patterns to more traditional designs, giving you the opportunity to choose the perfect one.
Some people may have allergies to dust mites, which is one reason shag area rugs aren’t ideal for bedrooms or living rooms. It is very important to keep these rugs clean to reduce the level of allergens in your home. Otherwise, you might want to look for another option. The following are some things to keep in mind about shag area rugs. You should also be aware that these rugs are more expensive than other rugs and require more maintenance than other types.
If you are considering purchasing a shag area rug, you should consider what type of fabric it is made of. Wool shag rugs are typically thicker than other kinds of rugs. Shag rugs can be found in a wide range of colors and styles, including blue, black, cream, and ivory. For a truly luxurious feel, choose a wool shag rug. You’ll be glad you did!
If you’re on a budget, you may want to avoid acrylic or nylon shag rugs. They don’t have the same vibrant colors and luster as wool. But they are much easier to clean than wool, and are often less expensive. In addition to wool or synthetic fibers, these rugs are also easier to maintain. Buying one is a great investment for your home. But make sure you check the material’s durability before purchasing.
The best shag rugs have a thick pile and are ideal for high traffic areas. They protect the floor and provide a comfortable cover. For modern rooms, a gray or white shaggy rug will do the trick. You can also find them in a wide range of sizes and styles. You can choose the perfect size for your home by looking at the size and color of the rug you’d like to add.
One of the most common types of shag area rugs and contemporary area rugs is made from wool. Woolen rugs are truly unique pieces of art. You can find them in almost any rug store. You’ll find both noodle and shaggy wool. The noodle shag is thicker and tends to turn yellow after a while. This can be a good thing, as it will last for a long time.
If you choose to keep your shag rug indoors, you should know how to clean it properly. If you have a washing machine, you can clean your rug at home with cold water and a gentle cycle. If you have a steamed-cleaner, make sure to use it on a low setting. You may want to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations to keep the rug clean and smelling fresh. They are very easy to clean, but make sure to read the instructions and follow them.

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Mary Urieta, orthopedic clinic supervisor at UT Health Tyler, still remembers how being in the hospital made her feel when she was 8 years old. While many kids that age might feel scared, Urieta remembers the hospital as a place where she and her parents felt accepted and valued, like they belonged.
Urieta’s family emigrated from Mexico to Texas when she was just 7, and she remembers how different she felt because her family didn’t look or talk like everyone else. She vividly recalls the faces people would make at her mother in the grocery store when they heard her speaking with an accent.
“But at the hospital, they didn’t treat her differently. They took time to explain what was going on, all the doctors and nurses did,” Urieta said. “At my young age, I thought, ‘Wow, my parents matter to others, too.’”
Urieta and her family spent countless hours at the hospital after her brother was born several weeks premature, and it was through those early interactions that Urieta decided she, too, wanted to work in healthcare one day.
“At a very young age, looking at the healthcare system and the way the doctors and nurses treated my parents with dignity and respect, I thought ‘I want to be in a place like this,’” she said. “Healthcare is a business that brings focus on helping people, oftentimes in their most vulnerable state. They come to us anxious, sick or needing help, and it’s an opportunity for us to get personal and help them through their journey, just like my parents.”
By the time Urieta graduated from Chapel Hill High School, she also had earned an associate degree in biology through dual credit courses with Tyler Junior College and received her a medical assistant certificate, leading her to a position in the hospital’s neurology department. While she enjoyed her job, she knew it wasn’t her calling. With the help of mentors at the hospital, Urieta ultimately moved to the orthopedic clinic and discovered her purpose.
She became a certified registered orthopedic technician, allowing her to help with casting, sutures and splinting, but said she gains the most fulfillment out of supervising the busy clinic, which has more than 30 employees.
“I think it’s rewarding because I get to experience everything. I get to manage a clinic and help to provide the best care. I get to see patients happy, my staff happy and the organization get better,” she said.
Urieta also is helping the organization get better through her work as a member of the UT Health East Texas Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.
“It’s made a big difference to have our employees and patients feel respected and valued and represented,” she said of the DEI Council. “A lot of us are exposed to multiple perspectives, so when these various perspectives come together, we can open doors to innovation.
“When you put people together that see the same thing but in different ways, you can improve a lot in my opinion.”

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The World Health Organization announced Monday it is expanding on the European Union’s digital COVID-19 vaccine passports, using the system as “the first building block” towards creating a WHO Global Digital Health Certification Network.
“Building on the EU’s highly successful digital certification network, WHO aims to offer all WHO member states access to an open-source digital health tool, which is based on the principles of equity, innovation, transparency and data protection and privacy,” said WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a statement.
“New digital health products in development aim to help people everywhere receive quality health services quickly and more effectively.”
According to the WHO statement, the world body will take up the EU system this month, reportedly to “facilitate global mobility” and protect people “from on-going and future health threats, including pandemics.”
The WHO praised the EU’s work using vaccine passports to “facilitate free movement” and said through the collaboration it will set up its own global structure aiming to “allow the world to benefit from convergence of digital certificates.”
“This partnership is an important step for the digital action plan of the EU Global Health Strategy,” said Stella Kyriakides, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.
“By using European best practices we contribute to digital health standards and interoperability globally—to the benefit of those most in need. It is also a powerful example of how alignment between the EU and the WHO can deliver better health for all, in the EU and across the world. As the directing and coordinating authority on international health work, there is no better partner than the WHO to advance the work we started at the EU and further develop global digital health solutions.”
The WHO believes the system will cover uses beyond COVID-19, such as for the digitization of the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis.
From New York City to Australia, people around the world saw how vaccine passport systems severely curtailed the unvaccinated person’s freedom, denying them access to public services and more.
The move is being widely denounced on social media.
The “first building block” of the WHO Global Digital Health Certification Network.
Just another conspiracy theory coming true. https://t.co/CK2hLZ5zxi
— Senator Alex Antic (@SenatorAntic) June 5, 2023
🚨 Rollout of centralised digital IDs in the name of health and equity, will pave and perhaps hardwire our proverbial road to serfdom.
We have seen enough of the disastrous pandemic policies of the past 3 years to know that individual freedom and self-determination is not part… https://t.co/Tox8pUL3Ot
— PANDA (@PanData19) June 5, 2023
Translation: WHO & EU Commission are planning a Brave New World in which bio-surveillance will make it almost impossible to travel without submitting to WHO- and EU-approved vaccines. The biggest winners will be the pharmaceutical industry. The biggest losers will be the citizens… https://t.co/DDhkE9qUkA
— David Thunder (@davidjthunder) June 5, 2023

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AC-7(4): Use of Alternate Authentication Factor
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- Allow the use of [Assignment: organization-defined authentication factors] that are different from the primary authentication factors after the number of organization-defined consecutive invalid logon attempts have been exceeded; and
- Enforce a limit of [Assignment: organization-defined number] consecutive invalid logon attempts through use of the alternative factors by a user during a [Assignment: organization-defined time period].
The use of alternate authentication factors supports the objective of availability and allows a user who has inadvertently been locked out to use additional authentication factors to bypass the lockout.


The New Orleans Saints went into Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers without a fullback after releasing John Kuhn on Thursday.
Yet, by the end of a 34-13 victory, the Saints had amassed their best rushing performance of the season, totaling 149 yards on a 5.5-yard average.
In the game, reserve offensive lineman Josh LeRibeus played a season-high nine snaps, becoming the sixth offensive lineman in the team’s jumbo package. He had previously played just two offensive snaps.
Tight ends Josh Hill and Michael Hoomanawanui also played season highs for snaps and percentages, with Hill on the field for 37 snaps (64 percent) and Hoomanawanui getting 28 snaps (48 percent). Those two are primarily blockers, and receiving-first tight end Coby Fleener played just 14 snaps (24 percent).
The Saints are expected to re-sign Kuhn on Monday, but after cutting him to make room for cornerback depth, coaches found ways to be creative with their run blocking absent a fullback.
Saints snap counts vs. Panthers. Much more rotation with the defensive ends. pic.twitter.com/FMkYoiGnoN
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) September 25, 2017
Defensive backs: Kenny Vaccaro 59 (100 percent), P.J. Williams 58 (98 percent), Marcus Williams and Ken Crawley 57 (97 percent), Vonn Bell 36 (61 percent), De’Vante Harris 7 (12 percent).
Vaccaro returned from last week’s benching to his typical every-down role, and the Saints leaned more on three-safety sets, presumably a way to counter Carolina’s run game and big receivers. Crawley filled in well for Marshon Lattimore…
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Lifetime's 'Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?' Vs. The 1996 Movie: How James Franco Is Taking This Story In A Whole New Direction
With a title like Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?, how could I not be intrigued by Lifetime's newest original movie premiering Saturday, June 18 at 8 p.m. ET? Of course, it's not exactly a unique moniker considering the fact that this movie is a remake of sorts of the 1996 TV movie of the same name. Now with James Franco serving as executive producer and the mastermind behind the story of this new film, I wonder how Lifetime's Mother, May I Sleep With Danger? will be different from the original.
Without knowing much about the new movie, it would appear that there is overlap between the 1996 and 2016 versions of the film. For one thing, the original movie's stars Tori Spelling and Ivan Sergei will reunite onscreen in the upcoming project, Vulture first reported in April.
However, that's where the movies' similarities begin and end. In the original, Spelling played a young woman who soon finds out that her seemingly perfect boyfriend is really a psycho killer, played by Sergei. In the upcoming reboot, Spelling will be taking on the role of the mother who suspects that there's something very wrong with her daughter's new love interest. And Sergei will be playing a college professor, who's hopefully not as deranged as his original Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? character was. It's unclear if Spelling and Sergei are playing grown-up versions of their characters from the original movie, although we do know that the name of Spelling's character is different in the two films.
This updated version of Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? is also not so much a remake of the original movie; it's more like a revamp, as much of the media surrounding the film are cleverly referring to it. That's because instead of revolving around a heterosexual couple where the man happens to be a crazed murderer, the retelling focuses on a lesbian couple where one woman is a vampire, Vulture first reported. So be prepared for Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? to up the gore, too.
Though Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? is certainly keeping the camp that made the 1996 original an instant classic, it's employing the style in a very different way. Franco is using the commonly perceived lightness of camp to explore darker and more serious themes of gender, sexuality, feminism, sexual assault, and pop culture, the executive producer explained during a screening of the film in New York earlier this month, as reported by IndieWire. “I thought vampires would be a great screen, or metaphor, or filter, to talk a lot about issues of growing up, identity, all of those things,” he said at the event.
Screenwriter Amber Coney also said at the screening, “Whatever level you want to take it, whether surface or going into it, seeing the depth of processing identity or feeling like the other, I think it’s really up to the viewer which makes it dynamic in a way for the audience.”
So whether you want to enjoy Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? for how over-the-top it's sure to be or analyze it for its deeper meanings, this update should be just as entertaining as the original, if not more so.
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.People that have a restless leg condition are suddenly starting to realise that the best cure for restless legs is going to be a natural one.
The undeniable fact is that eliminating restless leg syndrome is not possible from the use of medicinal cures.
Some sufferers often find that a medication does little in reducing their symptoms. Even if a drug treatment has given you some measure of control over your symptoms, you will probably only have reached this stage after experimenting with numerous different medications.
Due to the fact that a lot of sufferers find prescription treatments ineffective, the misery of a restless leg syndrome problem is something that they have to live with constantly. Apart from this, the question of getting side effects of some sort from such cures is something that you need to take into consideration.
Some people are fortunate in that they can get away by using these treatments without any adverse side effects, but not everybody will be in the same boat. Even if you do not start seeing any side effects straight away, there is no saying that they won't emerge further down the road.
Even if you manage to reduce your restless leg syndrome symptoms, these treatments will not cure your RLS.
It is this situation which has led to the rise of natural restless leg syndrome treatments which have been considered by many as the best cure for restless legs..
Although restless leg syndrome can be passed on genetically, that is not the case for everyone, and the causes of RLS remain primarily a question of a guessing game. It stands to reason that if you don't know what is causing a problem, then it is very hard to find a solution to that problem. This makes a medicinal cure for restless leg syndrome a complete non starter.
The effects of restless leg syndrome seem to be at their worst at night time.
This is understandable as the circulation of blood around the body is at its lowest during the night because your body is not moving around.
Most people find that during the night they often have to get up and move their legs around to stop their legs from shaking. This can be very frustrating if you have to get up a number of times. Going without a restful sleep for a period of time can have an adverse effect physically and mentally.
Although symptoms may differ in individuals, the one that everyone has is the shaking and sometimes violent twitching of the legs of their own accord.
However this is not the only problem, many people get the sensation that something is crawling under the skin and this can often be very worrying and uncomforatable for them.
Other symptoms may include cramping of the legs, pins and needles, the urge to scratch the legs even though there is no itch, and feelings of numbness are also quite common.
On the whole the benefits offered by conventional treatments are not particularly good, so that has led a large number of people to turn their attention to natural restless leg syndrome cures.
Best Cure For Restless Legs
There are a number of reasons as to why natural treatments for restless leg syndrome are so effective compared to medicines.
Not only are restless leg syndrome natural remedies free of any side effects, they are also very effective at curing restless leg symptoms in a lot of people. At the very least you should see a drastic reduction in your symptoms of RLS.
Natural treatments for restless legs are based mainly on a natural diet which focuses on targeting any deficiencies of nutrients and minerals in your body. One of the things a natural RLS treatment will do is to increase folic acid through diet which starts to reduce the impact of restless leg syndrome in a short period of time.
The other part of getting rid of restless leg syndrome naturally is to have good blood circulation. This can be achieved through performing certain exercises and stretches during the day, and a few hours before you turn in.
Many people have found from their own experiences that the best cure for restless legs is going to be a natural treatment.

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giorgio locatelli made in sicily
The Sicily campaign had huge ramifications and it was absolutely crucial to the Allied effort in the war for several reasons: it was the vital gateway to confronting Nazi Germany on European soil; it was the first collaborative campaign between the US and UK on equal footing, after which the military coalition became closely coordinated; it largely knocked Italy, a key Nazi ally, out of the war; the invasion was a critical learning experience prior to the D-Day invasion eleven months later. The story is incredibly dramatic, from the longest amphibious landing in history to pitched battles on land and sea and in the air, to secret deals with the Mafia. The 38-day Sicily campaign is an underpublished area of World War II history, despite its great importance. The last big book on Sicily alone was a Carlo D’Este’s Bitter Victory , published originally in 1988 and reissued in paperback in 2008. The Day of Battle , by Rick Atkinson, also published 12 years ago in 2008 and part of his WWII trilogy, covers the Sicily campaign and the campaign for Italy; the crucial 38 days in Sicily are a small part of it. Much new research on the Sicily campaign has emerged in the last decade and James Holland has undertaken more on-the-ground research in Sicily than any historian, uncovering documents and records nobody else has had access to. Surprising new details include the arrangement the Allies made with the Mafia, about which Holland writes: “I’ve made some connections that I don’t think anyone else has spotted.” James Holland is a rising star among military and WWII historians. His great skills lie in narrating the big picture through the experiences of those who lived through events, leaders and rank-and-file on all sides; and in always incorporating the logistical side of warfare into the battles themselves. He is a superb storyteller and riveting speaker. We have sold more than 110,000 copies of Holland’s books in all formats, and each of his last three books has been his bestselling title. Holland’s most recent Normandy ‘44 was named an Amazon Best History Book of the Year So Far and was one of the bestselling of all the 30-odd D-Day books published in conjunction with the anniversary with almost 25,000 copies sold in hardcover. Normandy ’44 , Big Week , The Rise of Germany , and The Allies Strike Back were all main selections of Military History Book Club. Holland is a house author, with two more books under contract, and his following in the US grows with each book. He has an open invitation to speak at the World War II Museum in New Orleans and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library in Chicago, among other venues. He gets speaking invitations in the US frequently. Holland has established a documentary film company, and his first production is a three-part film tied to Normandy ’44 , largely narrated by Holland on location in Normandy. It will come out on Amazon Prime on May 14, in time for the paperback publication. His second documentary, now in the works, is tied to Sicily ’43 , and will be ready to air on Amazon Prime in conjunction with the book’s publication. Holland’s regular podcast has now hit more than 1.5 million downloads, with 150,000 in the US—a number that is growing fast. It’s raising his profile rapidly. Holland directs the popular Chalke Valley History Festival every summer in the UK.

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Having just finished his first tour of Australia, Jason Aldean says he knows one thing for sure — it certainly won’t be his last.
“It’s pretty cool to see what’s going on in country music over there,” the three-time ACM Male Vocalist of the Year says. “You never really know what to expect when you play a country you’ve never been before. But, from the minute we stepped out on stage that first night in Melbourne, it was obvious that the fans were there to stay as long as we kept playing and it only got crazier from there. We will be back for more,” he promises.
Not only is Jason the first headliner ever to sell out the CMC Rocks QLD Country Music Festival, he packed the house for his dates in Melbourne and Sydney, too.
Next up, you can see the Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year nominee performing on The 51st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards April 3 on CBS.
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Rubinstein, Ruth, d. 2003. (age 78)
born Ruth Olitsky
Dr Ruth Rubinstein, who died at the age of 78 on 29 August, had been Honorary
Fellow since 1997. After receiving her AB from Vassar College in 1945, Ruth
Olitsky enrolled at the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University, where
she began a Master’s thesis on ‘San Giovanni dei Fiorentini: the Building
History and Plans’ and in 1949 came to London, where she was supervised from
the Institute by Rudolf Wittkower. Awarded the Junior Research Fellowship
and embarking on the PhD in 1950, she was obliged to resign the Fellowship
on returning to the USA in mid-1951; in London again from 1952, she was awarded
the doctorate in 1957, from the Courtauld Institute, for a thesis on ‘Pius
II as Patron of Art, with Special Reference to the History of the Vatican’.
In 1954 she had married Nicolai Rubinstein, with whom for almost fifty years
she offered warm hospitality to visitors, friends and colleagues at home
in London and on many research journeys, to Florence in particular. From
1957 onwards she was a welcome, welcoming and helpful presence as part-time
assistant in the Photographic Collection. Her special responsibility was
the Census, for which her travels in Italy, her familiarity with collections
there and her alert eye allowed her to make important acquisitions. She also
played a large part in arranging and recording its contents, as well as in
the writing of her and Professor Bober’s indispensable Renaissance Artists
and Antique Sculpture and in revising it for its second edition. From 1983,
when computerization of the Census was undertaken with the aid of the Getty
Art Information Program, she became its part-time Consultant; characteristically,
she did not allow retirement to impair her participation, either in the Census,
or in the day-to-day work of the Photographic Collection.
Renaissance artists & antique sculpture : a handbook of sources / by
Phyllis Pray Bober and Ruth Rubinstein ; with contributions by Susan Woodford.
London, England : H. Miller ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, c1986.
522 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Antiquarian drawings from Dosio's Roman workshop : Biblioteca nazionale centrale
di Firenze, N.A. 1159 : catalogue / edited by Emanuele Casamassima and Ruth
Rubinstein ; presentazione di Claudio Leonardi.
[Florence] : Giunta regionale toscana ; Milano : Editrice bibliografica,
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Electronic Document Storage – Legal, Technical and Economic Aspects
The purpose of this text is to explain contemporary problems of electronic document storage inside the e-government and e-justice in the Czech Republic. Main part of our paper is dedicated to documents, internal documents, legal documents and to ways of their regulation by the Czech law. There will be additional analysis about documents in paper form, their disadvantages and life situations they are used by Czech state power bodies in. In contrary, we will consider assets and risks of dematerialized documents which are digital documents having no material form. One document may be in paper and digital form at the same time. We consider that to be current important opportunity for the public administration and justice. In later parts of the paper we will focus on assets, risks and on creator or creators of the documents. There will also be mentioned foreign experience in this area. Substantial part is to analyze areas where we use dematerialized documents in the present legal state. Czech law system already have legal institutes connected with electronic documents and their storage, for example electronic mark and digital signature. We will also attend to perspectives of legal regulation into the future.
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Open water safety warning
A SAFETY representative is encouraging people in Inverclyde to take care in and around open water during the current spell of warm and sunny weather.
Councillor John Crowther, the council’s representative on Accident Awareness Scotland’s Water & Leisure Safety Committee, is urging residents to take care when visiting reservoirs, lochs and other watercourses.
It comes as people head out and about to enjoy another spell of nice weather and follows the recent tragic deaths of six people in Scotland during the last heatwave in July.
The warm and largely dry conditions are expected to last into next week.
Councillor Crowther said: “Following the recent tragic events, it is now critical that we take notice of the dangers of open water and learn from it, especially with the warm and sunny weather set to continue and many people thinking of visiting our shores, rivers and inland waters.
“One of the greatest dangers in wild water swimming is that of cold water shock and according to the RNLI anything below 15°C is defined as cold water and can seriously affect your breathing and movement so the risk is significant most of the year.
“Cold water is unforgiving and must be respected so please do not take any chances and understand the risks.
“If anyone sees someone in difficulty, remember to dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.”
The council’s water safety representative also condemned those who recently removed lifesaving equipment from a local beauty spot.
Councillor Crowther said: “It is bitterly disappointing that within 24 hours of the council replacing two lifebuoys at Coves Reservoir a few weeks ago, one of them had been removed from its station and thrown into the water.
“Fortunately the heaving line was still attached and the lifebuoy retrieved and returned to its station.
“However, it was discovered during a further check of the other lifebuoys at Coves Reservoir that heaving lines had been cut or removed and some used to make tree swings.
“On top of that, there has been the malicious destruction of the Lifebuoy Stations themselves by means of fire-raising.
“This sort of behaviour is completely unacceptable and highly dangerous and such irresponsible actions could result in loss of life."
For more information about the dangers of open water visit www.rnli.org/safety/know-the-risks or log on to coastguardsafety.campaign.gov.uk.


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- Written by a local resident with a keen interest in boat building and many books to his credit
- Superbly illustrated with many rare and unpublished photographs
- Pasco’s boatyard is still very active today, but was first established 250 years ago
- Rare interviews with the designer and master shipwrights during the build
Pasco’s Boatyard started in 1771. When it was sold to new owners Craig Brown and Chris De Glanville in 2013, one of their aims was to preserve the traditions of wooden boats in the St Just Creek, and to foster the shipwright skills required to build and maintain them. Under previous ownership, the thrust of the yard’s activities had been towards mooring, wintering, and maintaining boats for their owners – it was now time to change. One of the first decisions of the new owners was to agree on a way of demonstrating those skills and traditions, so what better way than to design and build the first new Pasco’s boat in over a decade? It would also demonstrate to the local community the yard’s commitment to expanding maritime employment in the St Just area. There was no better man to lead the team than Bob Edwards, who was a well-established designer and builder of boats, as well as an enthusiastic owner of an earlier Pasco’s P21 Motor Launch. A few discussions, and several nights of drawing plans and making calculations later, and the stage was set for the new P23 to become the next of the long line of Pasco’s built boats. This book follows that build.
Peter Bodle started out in life as a mechanical engineer, before becoming a designer and inventor. He invented the Passive Floor Path Marking System for passenger carrying aircraft, and the company he started to produce it is now the world’s leader in this technology. The success has allowed him to pursue his writing interests and thus far has published over twenty-five titles, mainly biographies and aviation history. He has been a racing driver and a light aircraft pilot, and is married, with four children and a growing number of grandchildren.
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Hanna Konola is an illustrator, designer, and artist based in Helsinki, Finland, whose work enjoys popularity across the globe. Konola's projects span from prints, cards, wrapping paper, and textiles, and even an original children's book by Konola herself. Konola often works in collaboration with other designers and companies in both artistic and commercial endeavors, including with Herman Miller and Isetan department store in Japan. Konola was born in a small town in northern Finland, and studied at the Aalto University in Helsinki, Bergen National Academy of the Arts in Norway, and Tama Art University in Tokyo.
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In his closing remarks, former President Trump’s defense attorney Michael van der Veen slammed Democrats for pursuing impeachment.
“This impeachment has been a complete charade from beginning to end. The entire spectacle has been nothing but the unhinged pursuit of a long-standing political vendetta against Mr. Trump by the opposition party,” he said.
“Democrats were obsessed with impeaching Mr. Trump from the very beginning of his term. … And now they have conducted a phony impeachment show trial when he's a private citizen out of office,” van der Veen added.
Van der Veen said Democrats’ fear of Trump possibly being elected to public office in the future is driving this impeachment trial.
He called the proceedings a “maniacal crusade” by House Democrats and urged senators to not “go down this dark path of anonymity and division.”


Reno police have released the names of three officers who were involved in Thursday's shooting death of an armed drunken driving suspect.
They were identified on Monday as Sgt. Tom Robinson, Officer Jeff Hobensack and Officer Joe Robinson. Police said Tom Robinson was the only officer to fire his weapon during the incident on Kuenzli Street.
Police were called to an apartment complex on a report of a drunken driving accident.
Witnesses said the man struggled with the first two officers at the scene before he was confronted by a third, who repeatedly ordered him to drop his weapon.
When the man refused and picked up a large rock, Robinson fired several shots, hitting the suspect at least three times.
The man, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tom Robinson was involved in another shooting incident in April 2002, again when a suspect refused to drop a weapon.
Police responded to a home in Pleasant Valley after a neighbor said Joshua Lehman had called him asking for a gun or a rope. Police stopped Lehman, who refused to drop his knife, and Robinson and Reno Police Officer Bob Tygard shot him.
District Attorney Richard Gammick said it appeared that Lehman was suicidal and apparently decided to die by police gunfire.
Neither Hobensack nor Joe Robinson has been involved in previous shooting incidents.


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Do you remember how many things your mom told you to eat as a child that you refused to? I do because I was still made to eat them. Now, as I grow old and do my own research, I realize how right she was. How right all the mothers usually are, because these are some of the common foods from every kitchen.
1. Green Leafy Vegetables
How many times do you remember your mom yelling at you to eat your greens? She knew what she was talking about. Green leafy vegetables like Kale and Spinach are rich with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
A healthy low-fat body can be achieved by adding leafy vegetables to your diet. Consumption of these green leafy vegetables does not only help you reach your health goal but also gives you the energy to exercise. These vegetables usually can be turned into delicious and healthy juices and smoothies and can be used as energy drinks, especially when you are exercising to lose weight.? If you don?t like eating them, then drink them!
Cereals make up a main portion of a lot of diets. We usually have some form of cereal in our diet, for example, rice, maize, corn, wheat, barley, oats, etc. For people who don?t usually have time to cook the grains so instant is a viable option.
There are many kinds of cereal available in the market. They are one of the quick and healthy breakfast options for many. Some are specially targeted at weight loss. You can have yours with skimmed milk to avoid fat from the milk. Add slices of banana, blueberry, raspberry, organic honey, etc. to make it tastier and healthier.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is one of the most suggested options when it comes to weight loss diet. It is an acetic acid solution made from fermented apple juice. It is rich with an essential mineral micronutrient called Potassium; which is the main ingredient in it that aids weight loss.
The best way to take it is by adding a couple of teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and making it a part of your pre-meal routine. Repeat this before every meal for best results. My mom had this in her routine, tried to get me into it, I follow it but not as regularly as she would like me to.
Chia has high fiber content and provides you with healthy fats that keep you from craving more food. One of the advice for weight loss is to have food that will keep you feeling full so that you don?t get cravings. Hence, it is also known for its appetite suppressing qualities and makes a great weight-loss food option.
Oatmeal is a staple healthy breakfast option for anyone going on a weight-loss journey. Oats have high protein content, which is why you find many protein bars have oats as their core ingredient.
Like cereals, oatmeal can be prepared with banana slices, healthy nuts, honey, etc. to make it a tastier breakfast. Like chia, oats also keep you feeling fuller and prevent you from eating excess food.

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09 Oct Why are 70% of Australian students with a disability excluded at school
The next round of education reforms can fix this, researchers Catherine Smith and Helen Dickinson report
The National School Reform Agreement is made about once every five years in Australia. This is the main way the federal government can steer changes in how Australian schools are run.
The current reform agreement ends in December 2024, and the new one is starting to be developed. One of the early priorities is to improve outcomes for all students, “particularly those most at risk of falling behind”. An expert panel will deliver a report to all education ministers by the end of October to inform negotiations.
Meanwhile, a wide-ranging NDIS Review, looking at the sustainability of the scheme, is also due to report around the same time .
Earlier this month, Bruce Bonyhady, the chair of the independent review, said state governments need to build “foundational supports” in schools to reduce the strain on the NDIS. This follows our recent research that showed huge issues with the way students with disability are included in school life. For example, 70% of surveyed students with a disability report being excluded from events or activities at school.
Negotiations around the next school reform agreement alongside the NDIS Review provide a real opportunity to better educate and support students with disability.
What is the National School Reform Agreement?
The National School Reform Agreement is a joint agreement between the federal and state governments that aims to improve student outcomes across schools. It also deals with funding arrangements. Each state or territory makes its own agreement with the federal government.
The Albanese government extended the current agreement by a year, with the new one due to begin in January 2025.
Within the bilateral agreements are activities that support particular student cohorts. But the current setup is not working adequately for students with disability.
In January this year, a Productivity Commission review noted many of the bilateral agreements either did not include specific reform actions for students with disabilities, or did not include details of how this would happen. It also noted there is no NAPLAN data collected on students with disabilities – so it is very difficult to measure academic progress.
The commission suggested linking NDIS data to school reporting. While this would be welcome, it won’t capture students with disabilities who are not part of the NDIS. And it won’t capture the issues people face at the boundaries of the NDIS and education where there is debate over who should provide funding and support.
Unprecedented demand on the NDIS
Meanwhile, the NDIS is not necessarily able to provide the support school students need.
The NDIS was originally designed to provide funding to individuals with significant and permanent disabilities, estimated to be 10% of the 4.4 million disabled Australians. Today, more than 610,000 individuals receive support from the scheme – around 14% of Australians with disability.
There has been a particular growth in terms of the number of children in the scheme. More than half of those in the NDIS are under 18 and 11% of five- to seven-year-old boys are participants.
Some commentators have argued this is not sustainable, with the NDIS budget estimated to reach A$35 billion this year.
Bonyhady says he believes the increase in numbers may be due to a systemic issue. With limited supports outside the NDIS, parents are left with little choice but to try and secure a place on the scheme.
The NDIS was never intended to replace existing mainstream services such as education and health. But ambiguities about responsibilities for funding often lead to service gaps. Our research has consistently shown students with similar characteristics can receive inconsistent support, depending on:
- parents’ and/or carers’ understanding of nuances in the system
- the community support in the school the student attends
- the training of teachers and supports within that school, and
- school leadership decisions on allocation of disability support funding.
The importance of inclusive education
We know students with disability are not being properly included at school. As our research also found, 54% of those surveyed said they felt welcome, and only 27% felt supported to learn. On top of this, 65% of students reported experiencing bullying and 13% preferred not to answer.
Issues such as inadequate teacher preparedness, heightened risk of bullying, and experiences of exclusion can have lifelong repercussions.
On the other hand, if mainstream schools are inclusive, this can give students with disabilities friendships, higher aspirations and a richer learning experience.
Inclusive education also benefits those without disability. A 2021 meta-analysis showed inclusion at all levels of education reduces discrimination, prejudice and hostility. Academically, results for all students in inclusive primary settings are better than, or equivalent to, non-inclusive settings.
So if we have well-funded, inclusive educational environments, we can not only enrich the academic and personal growth of students with and without a disability, but also alleviate the pressure on the NDIS.
What needs to happen now?
The next reform agreement needs to commit specific funding for the support of students with disability in their school, and the development and training of their educators.
We also need a commitment to report properly on students’ progress. This means progress is measured also at the individual level (involving individual learning plans), rather than simply against a developmental continuum.
Well-funded inclusive education is a human right and is crucial in setting up all young Australians for their future.
Catherine Smith, Senior lecturer, The University of Melbourne and Helen Dickinson, Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW Sydney


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Called the world's leading expert on Web usability by US News and World Report, Jakob Nielsen today serves as user advocate and principal of the Nielsen Norman Group. In the course of a career in which he held influential positions at Sun Microsystems, Bellcore, and IBM's T.J. Watson Research Center, Nielsen founded the "discount usability engineering" movement for fast and cheap improvements of user interfaces and invented several usability methods, including heuristic evaluation. He holds 58 US patents, many of which focus on ways to make the Internet easier to use. He has written the Alertbox column on Web usability since 1995 and is the author of Designing Web Usability: The Practice of Simplicity and Usability Engineering, plus eight other books.
This book features a prototyping process with guidelines, templates, and worksheets; overviews and step-by-step guides for nine common prototyping techniques; an introduction with step-by-step guidelines to a variety of prototyping tools that do not require advanced artistic skills; templates and other resources used in the book available on the Web for reuse; clearly-explained concepts and guidelines; and full-color illustrations and examples from a wide variety of prototyping processes, methods, and tools.
This book is an ideal resource for usability professionals and interaction designers; software developers, web application designers, web designers, information architects, information and industrial designers.* A prototyping process with guidelines, templates, and worksheets;
This book offers clear and concise design concepts, examples, and projects that will strengthen your proficiency with design in a short period of time. You'll learn that you can capture the critical design requirements of a project through conversations with clients and users. As a developer, you can follow these simple guidelines to improve how your product communicates with its target audience.
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—Steve Krug, author of Don’t Make Me Think! A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability
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Quality user experience isn’t hard, but it does require developers to think in new ways. The Joy of UX shows you how, with plenty of concrete examples. Firmly grounded in reality, this guide will help you optimize usability and engagement while also coping with difficult technical, schedule, and budget constraints.
Platt’s technology-agnostic approach illuminates all the principles, techniques, and best practices you need to build great user experiences for the web, mobile devices, and desktop environments. He covers the entire process, from user personas and stories through wireframes, layouts, and execution. He also addresses key issues—such as telemetry and security—that many other UX guides ignore. You’ll find all the resources and artifacts you need: complete case studies, sample design documents, testing plans, and more.
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Recognize and avoid pitfalls that lead to poor user experiences Learn the crucial difference between design and mere decoration Put yourself in your users’ shoes—understand what they want (and where, when, and why) Quickly sketch and prototype user interfaces for easy refinement Test your sketches on real users or appropriate surrogates Integrate telemetry to capture the best possible usage information Use analytics to accurately interpret the data you’ve captured Solve unique experience problems presented by mobile environments Secure your app without compromising usability any more than necessary “Polish” your UX to eliminate user effort everywhere you can
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This updated edition includes patterns for mobile apps and social media, as well as web applications and desktop software. Each pattern contains full-color examples and practical design advice that you can use immediately. Experienced designers can use this guide as a sourcebook of ideas; novices will find a roadmap to the world of interface and interaction design.Design engaging and usable interfaces with more confidence and less guessworkLearn design concepts that are often misunderstood, such as affordances, visual hierarchy, navigational distance, and the use of colorGet recommendations for specific UI patterns, including alternatives and warnings on when not to use themMix and recombine UI ideas as you see fitPolish the look and feel of your interfaces with graphic design principles and patterns
"Anyone who's serious about designing interfaces should have this book on their shelf for reference. It's the most comprehensive cross-platform examination of common interface patterns anywhere."--Dan Saffer, author of Designing Gestural Interfaces (O'Reilly) and Designing for Interaction (New Riders)
Conceptual Design for Interactive Systems: Designing for Performance and User Experienceprovides readers with a comprehensive guide to the steps necessary to take the leap from research and requirements to product design. The text presents a proven strategy for transforming research into a conceptual model, discussing the iterative process that allows users to build the essential foundation for a successful interactive system, while also taking the users’ mental model into consideration.
Readers will gain a better understanding of the framework they need to perceive, understand, and experience their tasks and processes in the context of their products. The text is ideal for those seeking a proven, innovative strategy for meeting goals through intuitive and effective thinking.Provides a practical, guiding approach that can be immediately applied to everyday practice and studyComplete analysis and explanation of conceptual modeling and its valueDiscusses the implications of effective and poor conceptual modelsPresents a step-by-step process, allowing users to build the essential foundation for a successful interactive system
In these contributed chapters, you'll find details on many methods for seeking and enforcing consistency, along with bottom-line analyses of its benefits and some warnings about its possible dangers. Most of what you'll learn applies equally to hardware and software development, and all of it holds real benefits for both your organization and your users.Begins with a new preface by the collection's distinguished editorDetails a variety of methods for attaining interface consistency, including central control, user definitions, exemplary applications, shared code, and model analysisPresents a cost-benefits analysis of organizational efforts to promote and achieve consistencyExamines and appraises the dimensions of consistency-consistency within an application, across a family of applications, and beyondMakes the case for some unexpected benefits of interface consistency while helping you avoid the risks it can sometimes entailConsiders the consistency of interface elements other than screen designIncludes case studies of major corporations that have instituted programs to ensure the consistency of their products
This Research Methods in HCI revision contains updates throughout, including more detail on statistical tests, coding qualitative data, and data collection via mobile devices and sensors. Other new material covers performing research with children, older adults, and people with cognitive impairments.Comprehensive and updated guide to the latest research methodologies and approaches, and now available in EPUB3 format (choose any of the ePub or Mobi formats after purchase of the eBook)Expanded discussions of online datasets, crowdsourcing, statistical tests, coding qualitative data, laws and regulations relating to the use of human participants, and data collection via mobile devices and sensorsNew material on performing research with children, older adults, and people with cognitive impairments, two new case studies from Google and Yahoo!, and techniques for expanding the influence of your research to reach non-researcher audiences, including software developers and policymakers


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That’s doubtful when you consider that the DOJ is fighting against Florida’s purge of non-citizens and others who are not eligible from their voter rolls. See Scott Administration Refuses to halt voter "purge."
This same DOJ has also recently meddled into Ohio’s early voting laws, when they decided to allow military personnel a few extra days to get their ballots turned in. Our own United States of America Department of Justice calls Ohio’s action "unconstitutional."
Mitt Romney stated:
“President Obama’s lawsuit claiming it is unconstitutional for Ohio to allow servicemen and women extended early voting privileges during the state’s early voting period is an outrage. The brave men and women of our military make tremendous sacrifices to protect and defend our freedoms, and we should do everything we can to protect their fundamental right to vote. I stand with the fifteen military groups that are defending the rights of military voters, and if I’m entrusted to be the commander-in-chief, I’ll work to protect the voting rights of our military, not undermine them.”
A few excerpts from The Threat of Non-Citizen Voting:
"Yet there is no reliable method to determine the number of non-citizens registered or actually voting because most laws to ensure that only citizens vote are ignored, are inadequate, or are systematically undermined by government officials. Those who ignore the implications of non-citizen registration and voting either are willfully blind to the problem or may actually favor this form of illegal voting.
"Some Americans argue that alien voting is a nonexistent problem or dismiss reported cases of non-citizen voting as unimportant because, they claim, there are no cases in which non-citizens "intentionally" registered to vote or voted "while knowing that they were ineligible." Even if this latter claim were true-which it is not-every vote cast by a non-citizen, whether an illegal alien or a resident alien legally in the country, dilutes or cancels the vote of a citizen and thus disenfranchises him or her. To dismiss such stolen votes because the non-citizens supposedly did not know they were acting illegally when they cast a vote debases one of the most important Rights of citizens."
What kind of a government is this? Does this sound like America? Or does it sound more like tyranny.


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Removal of Fluid Contaminants by Surface Chemical Displacement
Water and oils can be removed from solid surfaces by displacing them with another fluid, the displacing action being driven by differences in surface tension. The displacing fluid must have a surface tension well below that of the contaminant, and have a high equilibrium spreading pressure. Moderate mutual solubility is necessary to aid penetration of the contaminant film and formation of a surface tension gradient. The volatility of the displacing fluid affects the rate of displacement and the respreading of the contaminant. For water displacement, butyl and amyl alcohols are most effective. Certain fluorinated compounds and low-molecular-weight silicones have been found particularly effective in the displacement of organic fluids. Additives capable of adsorbing on the surface to prevent the displaced contaminant from respreading are sometimes desirable to enhance the effectiveness of the process.
KeywordsSurface Tension Furfuryl Alcohol Displacement Mechanism Amyl Alcohol Surface Tension Gradient
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There is no relationship quite like a dog and its owner, and that is exactly what six loyal pooches proved when they waited outside a hospital for a full day after their owner had a stroke. The dogs were filmed waiting outside the entrance after they chased the ambulance carrying their owner.
Their owner, Luiz suffered a stroke and was taken with an ambulance to the Santa Casa Hospital in Cianorte, Brazil. The dogs chased after the emergency vehicle for many miles and then positioned themselves in front of the emergency entrance, howling.
The devoted pets refused to leave the entrance of the hospital. In a touching footage, the six dogs are chasing after the ambulance. The man has lived on the streets for 20 years, had a stroke. The dogs could be heard howling for hours after being separated from their human who was suddenly taken ill.
Luckily he was treated and released the next day. But Luiz left the hospital in a different exit and his pack of pals stayed behind until a volunteer from an animal welfare group shifted them. He has declined to accept help from homeless charities and his family, Simone said. He prefers to live on the streets with his strays.
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Washington County communities will reap what officials say will be needed financial windfalls – most totaling in the millions of dollars – from the Champlain Hudson Power Express when the power line begins operation in 2026.
While Washington County itself will receive the lion’s share of the money from a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with the project developers – estimated at more than $37 million over the 30-year life of the agreement – towns, villages and school districts along the path of the 339-mile power line will receive payments ranging from $152,000 to nearly $25 million. The taxing entities will also receive payments under host community agreements that will add to those totals.
The payments are expected to begin in 2025, local officials said.
The biggest beneficiary among the towns, villages and schools will be the Whitehall Central School District, which will receive combined payments of roughly $750,000 the first year – a figure that will grow to about $2 million in the 30th and final year of the agreement, according to district superintendent Patrick Dee. Those figures include $511,000 in PILOT monies the first year and more than $1.27 million in the final year.
The funds going to the school district represent 19.65% of the total PILOT payments in the county.
Half of the additional funds will be applied to the tax levy, Dee said. The remainder will go toward capital improvements and programming, he said.
The funds represent “a wonderful opportunity for the community,” Dee said.
The village and the town of Whitehall will also benefit substantially from the PILOT and the host community agreements.
The village will receive a total of more than $7.5 million over the term of PILOT agreement, beginning with $154,740 the first year, rising to $384,950 in the final year.
At least some of the money will be used for infrastructure projects, including a state-mandated upgrade to the village’s sewer plant, said Mayor Julie Eagan.
The village is under an order from the state Department of Environmental Conservation to modernize its wastewater treatment facility, Eagan said. The village has received grants and taken out loans to finance the $1.2 million project, and Eagan said she hopes the PILOT funds will be available by the time they need to be repaid.
The funds will “allow us to wrap that up,” she said.
Village firefighters have already approached the Village Board for funding to pay for an upgrade of their training center, she noted.
The town will put together a capital projects plan for its use of the $4.35 million it will receive through the PILOT agreement, supervisor John Rozell said.
The money the town receives because of the power line project will also be applied to the tax levy, he added.
Overall, the town, village and school district will cumulatively receive about $62 million through the PILOT and community host payments, Rozell said.
Eagan noted that the money flowing to the municipalities will not be the only benefit the area will receive because of the project. An estimated 300 jobs will be created locally because of the construction, she said.
“It’s going to be a big boost to the local economy,” Eagan said. “It’s exciting that something this big is coming to Whitehall.”
The Town of Dresden, which is slated to receive a total of $3.27 million through the PILOT program, plans to use its money for a variety of infrastructure projects, including upgrades to the highway barn and firehouse.
“Dresden ought to become a pretty, pretty place” thanks to the windfall, said supervisor Paul Ferguson.
The other taxing entities that will benefit from the project include the towns of Putnam ($2.75 million in PILOT funds), Hartford ($152,000), Fort Ann ($1.85 million), Fort Edward $1.33 million) and Kingsbury ($$2.6 million); the villages of Fort Ann ($215,453) and Fort Edward ($2.32 million); and the school districts in Fort Ann ($14.54 million), Hudson Falls ($11.55 million) and Fort Edward ($6.39 million).
In total, the PILOT agreement will pour $126.74 million into the Washington County economy over 30 years.


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Australias healthcare system
At the nhmrc partnership centre for health system sustainability we are investigating ways to improve the performance of the health system in australia so. Understanding the two tiered health system two-tier healthcare is a situation that arises when a basic government-provided healthcare. New york — seconds after praising his party's efforts to pass a new health- care bill that estimates said would leave millions uninsured,. What did trump mean does australia have better healthcare or a better system for delivering healthcare services to their citizens. By ensuring all areas of our health system promote equitable outcomes, we will maximise the health of our population and support all australians to fulfil their.
Australia also has a mixed public and private system, with physicians permitted to work in both sectors private health insurance for private. Understanding the australian healthcare system in australia, we're looked after by a healthcare system that has two parts: a public system and private system. Mr trump's assessment of australia's health-care system came as he also promised the american health care act (acha) would be fantastic. The oecd health care quality review of australia says the australian health system is too complicated for patients to navigate, and this is.
Money and markets in australia's healthcare system in meagher, g & goodwin, s (2015) markets, rights and power in australian social policy (pp 257-292. Australia's health system – an overview 'the australian health system is world- class in both its effectiveness and efficiency: australia consistently ranks in the. Australia is having a “national conversation” about its health care system we should as well.
Life in australia is full of benefits for expats, apart from the obvious asset of the country's beautiful australia has a public healthcare system called medicare. Dr mary foley am, nsw secretary of health explains how digital and technology is transforming the health system. Healthcare in australia consists of a public and private system find information to help you understand how the australian healthcare system works. The australian health care system appears remarkably successful in delivering good health outcomes with reasonable cost control australians enjoy one of the . 194 the healthcare system in australia is complex, involving many funders and healthcare providers responsibilities are split between different levels of.
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- The australian health care system citizens of certain other countries through formal agreements4 other visitors to australia do not have access to medicare.
- Module 1: components of the australian health care system this module contains information on the following topics: history hospital services public vs .
This guide will help you navigate australia's healthcare system and give you the information to make better health decisions for yourself and your family. Shortly after the us house of representatives passed its latest iteration of health care reform, president donald trump said that australia has. A team of us researchers has ranked australia's healthcare system among the best in the developed world researchers at the new. Australia was ranked top of the world in terms of the efficiency of our health care system and health outcomes, but only seventh in terms of.

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A few kilometers from the French Riviera
The Mediterranean Sea is nearby and awaits you during your vacation. Today, it will be swimming, walking on the sea or hiking? Make up your own tailor-made vacation, with activities on the land side or the sea side.
The Pignes train
Linking Nice and Digne-les-Bains, the Pignes train winds its way through wild valleys, amid postcard-like scenery. Operating all year round, the train des Pignes is particularly popular with tourists.
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
The Alpes-Maritimes are popular for their mountains and beaches. But this destination also has many cultural sites. You can discover a large number of museums such as the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice, the Maison des Artistes in Cagnes-sur-Mer, the Fort Carré in Antibes, the Treasure of the Chapel Notre Dame de Vie in Mougins…

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Niagara Region HQ going blue and white to show support for Israel, Jewish community
Published October 12, 2023 at 1:13 pm
Condemning the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley has said the Niagara Regional headquarters in Thorold will be lit up in blue and white to show support for the Jewish community in the region.
“Over the past several days, I have experienced feelings of shock and sadness after witnessing the horrific images coming out of Israel,” said Bradley.
“I have been appalled to see such extreme and meaningless acts of violence perpetrated against so many innocent people, including children and infants.”
Bradley said Niagara stands with countless other leaders in unequivocally condemning these attacks “in the strongest terms. I also join with Prime Minister Trudeau in reaffirming Canada’s support for Israel’s right to defend itself in accordance with international law.”
To Niagara’s Jewish community, Bradley added, “Please know that we stand with you in this challenging time. As a symbol of our solidarity with Israel, and Niagara’s Jewish residents, I have ordered the lighting at Regional Headquarters to be in blue and white.”


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Third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) that block activating EGFR mutations and the T790M resistance mutation yield marked responses among patients with EGFR mutation–positive lung cancer and acquired resistance to initial TKIs.1,2 Osimertinib (formerly AZD9291) was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, and rociletinib (formerly CO-1686) is under regulatory consideration. Little is known about using third-generation EGFR inhibitors sequentially.
This cohort includes all patients exposed to more than 1 third-generation EGFR TKI at our center. Patients were enrolled in the TIGER-X phase 1/2 trial of rociletinib (NCT01526928) and subsequently on the AURA phase 1/2 trial of osimertinib (NCT01802632).1,2 Each study required screening biopsy specimens to assess T790M status; depending on enrollment date, T790M-positive status may not have been required. We report both prospectively assessed responses, where independent target lesions were chosen for each study, and retrospective longitudinal responses, which were measured across both therapies using consistent target lesions for patients who transitioned directly from rociletinib to osimertinib. While eligibility criteria for AURA allowed prior treatment with other third-generation TKIs, the TIGER-X trial did not. This project was approved by our institutional review board (IRB). Specific written informed consent for this retrospective analysis was waived by the IRB. No financial compensation was provided to patients.
We treated 9 EGFR-mutant patients with rociletinib and subsequent osimertinib (Table). Seven had documented T790M-positive status prior to treatment with rociletinib, and 8 were T790M-positive prior to treatment with osimertinib. Rociletinib was discontinued for progressive disease (PD) in all. Six transitioned directly from rociletinib to osimertinib (patients 1-6); 3 had intervening therapies. Rociletinib doses ranged from 500 to 1000 mg twice daily; 6 patients required dose reductions. Osimertinib was administered at 80 or 160 mg daily; no dose reductions were necessary.
The best responses to rociletinib in the TIGER-X trial included 2 partial responses (PRs), 3 patients with stable disease (SD), and 4 with PD; the median progression-free survival (PFS) was 75 days (95% CI, 39-149 days). The best responses to osimertinib in the AURA trial included 3 patients with PR, 4 with SD, and 2 with PD; the median PFS was 208 days (95% CI, 41-208 days). Among 6 patients who transitioned directly from rociletinib to osimertinib (patients 1-6), retrospective longitudinal response measurements show that despite acquired resistance to rociletinib, all derived clinical benefit from osimertinib with either prolonged SD or PR (Figure). Among the 4 with PD while taking rociletinib, 2 also had refractory disease to osimertinib (patients 8 and 9) and 2 had prolonged SD of 208 days and 375 days or more (patients 6 and 7, respectively).
We also observed central nervous system (CNS) responses to osimertinib among 3 patients who developed new brain metastases on rociletinib (patients 1, 5, and 6). None of these CNS lesions underwent radiation.
The clinically significant benefit from osimertinib among our patients implies that rociletinib progression may be due to incomplete target inhibition, which can be overcome by osimertinib, including within CNS metastases. Indeed, excluding 2 patients with disease that was highly refractory to both drugs, the remainder of our cohort had good outcomes on osimertinib, either PRs or stability for 7 to 12 or more months following disease progression on rociletinib.
A significant proportion of osimertinib-resistant cancers develop the C797S resistance mutation at the covalent binding site used by both drugs, but this mutation has not been identified in rociletinib resistance.3,4 Indeed, the lack of a bona fide EGFR resistance mutation post-rociletinib is reminiscent of most crizotinib-resistant ALK-rearranged cancers, which lack ALK mutations and are sensitive to the more potent ALK TKI ceritinib.5,6
Our cohort is small, and further research is needed, including exploration of the effects of rociletinib dose and post-rociletinib T790M status. T790M persisted post-rociletinib in most of this cohort, which differs from the expected 50% rate of T790M loss because T790M positivity was typically required to enroll in the AURA trial.3 Nevertheless, the observation that patients whose disease progresses while taking rociletinib who maintain T790M-positive status can subsequently respond to osimertinib is immediately relevant for patients. This cohort, taken together with recent data on acquired resistance to these drugs, suggests that osimertinib may be more potent than rociletinib at clinical doses. Further studies are needed to determine optimal sequencing of third-generation EGFR TKIs.
Corresponding Author: Lecia V. Sequist, MD, MPH, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St, PO Box 212, Boston, MA 02114 (firstname.lastname@example.org).
Published Online: December 17, 2015. doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2015.5009.
Author Contributions: Dr Sequist had full access to all the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis.
Study concept and design: Sequist, Piotrowska, Engelman.
Acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data: All authors.
Drafting of the manuscript: Sequist.
Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: All authors.
Statistical analysis: Sequist, Digumarthy.
Obtained funding: Sequist.
Administrative, technical, or material support: Sequist, Engelman.
Study supervision: Sequist, Engelman.
Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Sequist reports consulting relationships with Clovis Oncology, AstraZeneca, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, Taiho, and Ariad. Dr Piotrowska reports a consulting relationship with Clovis Oncology. Dr Heist reports consulting relationships with Boehringer-Ingelheim and research funding from GSK, Sanofi, AbbVie, Novartis, Roche, Incyte, Celgene, Mirati, Peregrine, Exelixis, Millenium, and Debio. Dr Shaw reports honoraria from Pfizer, Novartis, and Roche/Genentech; consulting relationships with Pfizer, Novartis, Genentech, EMD Serono, Roche, Ariad, Ignyta, Blueprint Medicines, and Daiichi Sankyo. Dr. Engelman reports a stock/ownership interest in Gatekeeper Pharmaceuticals, which is prosecuting a patent on T790M inhibitors and has licensed that IP; consulting relationships withNovartis, Sanofi, Genentech, Clovis Oncology, and AstraZeneca; and research funding from Novartis and AstraZeneca. No other disclosures are reported.
Funding/Support: The prospective clinical trials on which these patients were treated were funded by Clovis Oncology (TIGER-X) and AstraZeneca (AURA). Financial support for the research team was provided by LunGevity, Lungstrong, Targeting a Cure for Lung Cancer, Be a Piece of the Solution, and the National Cancer Institute (2R01CA137008).
Role of the Funder/Sponsor: Neither sponsor was involved in the design and conduct of this study; collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of the data; preparation, review, or approval of the manuscript; and decision to submit the manuscript for publication.
Additional Contributions: We thank our patients and the lung cancer research staff at Massachusetts General Hospital, including Lisa Stober, RN, Ally Wanat, RN, Coleen Rizzo, Linnea Fulton, Jennifer Logan, NP, Kelly Goodwin, NP, Jennifer Nunes, Allison Charles, Ben Drapkin, MD, PhD, Jennifer Temel, MD, and Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, for their help with data collection, analysis and manuscript preparation. None of these colleagues received financial compensation for their collaboration.
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Following a weekend that saw him play high profile slots at Insomniac’s Escape festival in San Bernardino and Monster Mash in Toronto, Andrew Bayer – Anjunabeats‘ enigmatic innovator – releases musical epic Celestial, the second track of the Anamnesis Trilogy. The ethereal track represents his current exploration of classic trance and progressive influences, re-imagined for 2015.
Memories, the final track of the Anamnesis Trilogy, is set for release on Friday, December 4th, 2015 along with an accompanying EP that includes all three tracks – Nobody Told Me, Celestial, and Memories – sequenced alongside new instrumental music into a seamless 30-minute mix.
“The Anamnesis Trilogy is all about reviving, reinterpreting and reimagining what I feel are classic –and lost–messages and motifs in trance and progressive,” says Bayer. “In this EDM-era, big room music has become obsessed with high impact, instant gratification and, to be honest, absolutely uninspiring and boring arrangements. I was listening back over my favourite trance and progressive records, and remembering when dance music was about a sense of journey and progression. Records where there was more than just a breakdown and Bro-EDMdrops… records where you sometimes moved across what felt like three different – and equally mind-expanding – records just to get the REAL moment in the track. The three records in the Anamnesis Trilogy are all inspired by this sensibility and era, but 2015 Bayer style.”
From his critically acclaimed #1 iTunes Electronic album “If It Were You, We’d Never Leave” to Swedish House Mafia endorsed big room bangers, Andrew Bayer is a rare breed of producer able to stamp his sound on just about any genre out there, counting tastemakers as diverse as Zane Lowe, Sebastian Ingresso, Armin Van Buuren and Seven Lions among his vast supporters.


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Little Love Stories that Make up our Lives
For the Love of a Man, for the Love of a mother’s heart,
for every child born to be a new little leaf sprouting on the family tree of our family forests,
this story is for you. This story is of the love that called you here. Love is what we are.
Love is what we will forever be, and we are free.
Free in our hearts, free in our memories, free in our aspirations.
Is it not a love story for humanity causing us to grow peace in our hearts,
grow new children in our wombs, and build bridges for peace into the forever beyond?
It is our love for you generations yet unborn inspiring us to build sustainable peace, and we do not give up a long as we live.
We do this for the love of you.