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The rabbinate has lost its constituency and is losing respect as well.
Some countries have tolerance because of Islam.
And its unique American variations.
Morality isn’t a private affair.
A former Obama staffer on liberal hostility toward and ignorance of religion.
Talmudic rabbis never forgave the combining of priesthood with the monarchy.
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Last week Black Anvil released their latest album, “Hail Death,” via Relapse Records, and it’s a masterpiece. I don’t say that a lot about records these days, but this is truly a flawless album. They’ve taken their sound to a new level that consumes your whole body and mind, and leaves your breathless at the end. I knew that this band was special before, but this record should take them to new heights in the scene. It’s simply unbelievable. Thanks to Decibel Magazine, we can now watch the record come together through the eyes of Jason Shevchuk! Check out the documentary below, and again, GO GET THIS ALBUM!
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“Let’s camp in the U.P.” That’s what we said one night over beers at Soo Brewing. The owner, standing across the bar from us, said we would not be disappointed and that we must enjoy some microbrews on our trip. Soon I was hooked up with a forum called UP Overland and my desire to overland was rekindled. Actually, it wasn’t just rekindled, it was a full out burn. My 2001 Jeep Cherokee was not going to be a mall crawler. I wanted her to see mud and trails.
Since this was my first time hitting two tracks, and with limited time available, we decided on a more “adventure drive” format rather than a full out overlanding adventure. What’s the difference? An adventure drive is a short (usually one day) drive on back roads and trails. Overlanding proper is a longer (a few days to years) vehicle-dependent adventure on back roads and trails. Either way, you see some amazing things.
For our adventure drive, we started out from our campground just outside Munising, MI at Bay Furnace. After a hearty breakfast, we headed to Munising Falls and Sand Point. After a stop at Miner’s Falls in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore we kissed the pavement goodbye. It was all forestry roads and two-tracks from there to Grand Marais where we sampled the fare and drink at the Lake Superior Brewing Company. Heading out of Grand Marais the road quickly turns to a horribly washboarded dirt road with some absolutely incredible views of Lake Superior.
More trails and forestry roads and we found our way to Crisp Point right around sunset. This would be the end of the road for us. We hit the main roads (still dirt for the most part in this part of Michigan) and found our way back to the highway then to camp. We were exhausted, but ready for more. It turns out, the journey is the best part. The destination is just icing on the cake.
What’s the point of this? I want you to get out there and drive. You don’t have to leave the pavement to have fun. Pick a road and see where it goes. Put the GPS coordinates for some landmark in your phone and ditch Google Maps…find your own way. Cars are ours to enjoy, and vehicle-based adventuring can be anyone’s.
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The University of Colorado Buffaloes (5-13) fell to the visiting Oregon Ducks (13-5) 46-59. It is the team’s eighth straight loss.
No one scored in double digits, with junior forward Lauren Huggins and senior center Jamee Swan both scoring eight. It was a tough offensive outing for the team.
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The April issue of History of the Human Sciences is now out and includes the following articles:
“Crackpots and basket-cases: a history of therapeutic work and occupation” (Jennifer Laws)
The abstract reads:
Despite the long history of beliefs about the therapeutic properties of work for people with mental ill health, rarely has therapeutic work itself been a focus for historical analysis. In this article, the development of a therapeutic work ethic (1813—1979) is presented, drawing particular attention to the changing character and quality of beliefs about therapeutic work throughout time. From hospital factories to radical ‘antipsychiatric’ communities, the article reveals the myriad forms of activities that have variously been considered fit work for people with mental health problems. While popular stereotypes of basket-weaving paint a hapless portrait of institutional work, a more nuanced reading of therapeutic work and its political and philosophical commitments is advanced. The article concludes by arguing that the non-linear and inherently contested development of therapeutic work is less the effect of paradigmatic shifts within the therapeutic professions, but rather evidence of a broader human struggle with work.
“‘The dangers of this atmosphere’: a Quaker connection in the Tavistock Clinic’s development” (Sebastian Kraemer)
The abstract reads:
During the Second World War, through innovations in officer selection and group therapy, the army psychiatrists John Rickman and Wilfred Bion changed our understanding of leadership. They showed how soldiers under stress could develop real authority through their attentiveness to each other. From contrasting experiences 25 years earlier each had seen how people in groups are moved by elemental forces that undermine judgement and thought. This article arose from my experiences as a trainee at the Tavistock Clinic, where the method of reflective work discussion, giving individuals seated in a circle the choice to speak or to remain silent, seemed similar to a Quaker meeting. Many decades later I found that this association had a basis in fact. Among other influences on Bion — a childhood in India, distinguished service in the First World War, and a surgical apprenticeship with Wilfred Trotter — there is a little-acknowledged Quaker source, in John Rickman, for Bion’s radical work in the army that led to new methods of training and organizational consultancy in the postwar Tavistock.
More information, as well as a complete table of contents, can be found at http://hhs.sagepub.com/content/vol24/issue2/?etoc

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The February 2021 edition of Humble Choice is now available! What kind of games are included this month?
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At present, if an LDS BYU student loses their religious faith while at BYU, they are at risk of being kicked out of the university, with additional risk of losing their job, their housing, and up to several years of academic credit.
As the LDS Church continues to emphasize the importance of Religious Freedom, it is worth asking whether or not the LDS Church grants religious freedom to its own students at BYU — since most students who lose their faith do not choose it. Instead, for many, a loss of faith is often the result of sincere academic study. It is also worth noting that one’s status at BYU is not jeopardized in any way if he/she coverts INTO the LDS Church while a BYU student….only if he/she converts away from the LDS church. To many, this feels like hypocrisy.


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Who are the current ice hockey world champions?
2019 IIHF World Championship was won by Finland, after defeating Canada 3–1 in the final. 2020 IIHF World Championship was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who has won the most ice hockey world championships?
How many times has Finland won the ice hockey world championships?
Finland men’s national ice hockey team
|Canada 24–0 Finland (Oslo, Norway; 3 March 1958)|
|IIHF World Championships|
|Appearances||65 (first in 1939)|
|Best result||Gold: (1995, 2011, 2019)|
Who Won National Ice Hockey Championship 2020?
In Leh-Ladakh, the home teams won the 5th Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) National Ice Hockey Championship – 2020 in both Boys and Girls categories today. Ladakh Scouts Regiment Centre (LSRC) won the bronze medal, in Under-20 Boys category.
Who has won the most Stanley Cups?
Who has won the most hockey gold medals?
Who won the last World Cup of Hockey?
Who invented hockey?
Various museums offer evidence that a form of the game was played by the Romans and Greeks as well as by the Aztecs several centuries before Columbus arrived in the New World. The modern game of hockey emerged in England in the mid-18th century and is largely attributed to the growth of public schools, such as Eton.
What does IIHF stand for in hockey?
International Ice Hockey Federation
Who won the most World Juniors?
How many times has Canada won the World Cup of Hockey?
It was sanctioned by the International Ice Hockey Federation, Hockey Canada and the National Hockey League. Canada won the tournament four times , while the Soviet Union captured the championship once. It was succeeded by the World Cup of Hockey in 1996.
How many gold medals has Sweden won in hockey?
Sweden men’s national ice hockey team
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Motion sensors control both indoor and outdoor lighting based on any human motion they detect. By installing these sensors, you also add extra room comfort as you no longer have to worry about manually controlling your lights. But did you know that motion detectors also increase your overall safety and optimise your energy consumption?
Homeowners and building managers are constantly looking for ways to improve the safety and well-being of their residents. In this article, you can discover how installing a motion detector, such as the AURUS-2 SENSE and SIRIUS from TELETASK, can help you do just that. You will also read about other important benefits of motion detectors in your smart home.
1. Extra comfort
Did you ever come home in the dark with a trunk packed with groceries? Then you probably know how difficult it is to switch on your lights with your hands full of shopping bags. Or maybe your bicycle is in a dark garage, and you have to search for it by touch? And what about entering a dark dressing room or night hall?
These situations are a thing of the past when you install a motion sensor. The AURUS-2 SENSE and the SIRIUS from TELETASK automatically switch on your lights when they detect even the slightest movement.
2. Energy saving
In addition to greater comfort, motion sensors help you save energy. For example, many people leave their outdoor lighting on all night for practical or safety reasons. Also, some homes or office buildings have night lighting that stays on all night long. And of course, it can always happen that you forget to switch off a light when you leave your home.
Motion detectors ensure that your indoor and outdoor lighting only comes on when needed. This way, you save a lot of energy. And your lights last longer, too!
3. Cost reduction
Because your lights fitted with a motion detector are controlled automatically, you consume less energy. And that, of course, is reflected in your energy bill.
Thanks to the built-in light sensor of the TELETASK motion sensors, they will only activate your connected lighting when it is absolutely necessary. In other words, during the day, the AURUS-2 SENSE will only switch on your lights when needed. Then, after a pre-set time and when nobody is present anymore, the lighting is automatically switched off or dimmed.
4. More safety
Another significant advantage of motion detectors is that they make your home environment much safer for you and your fellow residents or colleagues. Appropriate lighting reduces the risk of accidents and injuries, such as falling, slipping on a wet or icy surface, or bumping into something. In some countries, (outdoor) motion sensors can even protect your family from wild animals that venture too close to your home.
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As you can see, motion detectors offer you a great deal of comfort and security while saving you energy and money and lowering your ecological footprint. Would you like to know more about the AURUS-2 SENSE and the SIRIUS indoor sensors and their extensive possibilities? Contact a TELETASK distributor in your area for more information and advice.


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My mind is cloudy from this illness and the words are hard to make
Weakness has taken over my being: and quieter visions I must take
Soft the whispers in my spirit; kind the touches from Heaven above
Writing must be brief and limited as I try to heal with love.
Sweet the echoes of the Eternal in each moment that passes us by
Every second is a vessel and every one is prepared for you and I
Listen to each moment passing, yes, listen to each flowing breeze
Listen to each sound and murmur: listen to the earth and the trees
Every thing that is around us and every thing that is before our eyes
Is carrying inside the sweetest echoes from the Lord of earth and skies.
Listen then to every creature and gaze beyond the horizons you see
For beneath the veil of what's appearing is the heart of Eternity.

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Before coming out for batting practice, manager Bruce Bochy finalized the 34-man National League All-Star team plus decided which five players will appear on the last-chance fan vote online.
Bochy is keeping the list close to the vest, but here’s my best guess how it will go for the Giants:
Brian Wilson makes the team as one of three relievers selected on the players’ ballot. Bochy selects Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain among the five discretionary picks he gets for pitchers. I also think Bochy will find a way to get Ryan Vogelsong on the team, as a replacement for a pitcher who won’t be eliglble because he works next Sunday (Cain, for instance). But that might not be announced tomorrow.
Put another way, I’m not sure how the mechanics of it all would work, but I see four Giants pitchers on the team: Lincecum, Cain, Wilson and Vogelsong.
Pablo Sandoval doesn’t make the cut. He just hasn’t had enough games played this year and the numbers to justify the pick. No Sergio Romo either.
Again, that’s an educated guess.
Bochy said he talked to Freddy Sanchez today. He is rehabbing his dislocated shoulder in Arizona. Bochy said Sanchez is doing “well and he’s very optimistic where he’s at.”
Sanchez is taking light swings with a fungo bat. A reporter asked Bochy when Sanchez might return at the earliest. He was hesitant to answer, for there are so many hurdles to cross. But he said sometime in August.
Bochy also said Mike Fontenot might not return before the All-Star break. He is hitless in two rehab games at Fresno.
Tonight’s lineup v. Max Scherzer: Rowand CF, Burriss 2B, Sandoval DH, Huff 1B, Ross LF, Schierholtz RF, Crawford SS, Tejada 3B, Whiteside C.
Pat Burrell is available off the bench. He had an MRI on his right foot that showed no structural damage. The pain that forced him out of Friday’s lineup was caused by a bone spur that hit a nerve.
Lastly, it appeared Aubrey Huff was crying during the handshake line last night. He said he was just goofing around after another nail-biter, saying, “I can’t take this stress anymore.”


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A Swiss lover who traveled from Switzerland in search of his girlfriend to celebrate Valentine’s Day, was attacked and robbed by the woman’s husband in Jaffna yesterday (15). The injured Swiss national has been admitted to a private hospital in Jaffna for treatment.
The young man, born in Switzerland and holding citizenship there, has relatives residing in Jaffna. Unaware that his love interest is married, he fell in love with a woman from Jaffna through social media.
Expressing a desire to celebrate Valentine’s Day together, both the Swiss lover and the Jaffna woman agreed to meet in Jaffna.
However, the woman’s husband became aware of their exchanges and retained copies of their messages.
Seizing an opportunity when the two lovers went for a walk, the husband intercepted them upon their return. He forcibly removed the Swiss youth from the house, later joined by his accomplices, who subjected the victim to physical assault and robbery.
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Potential Split Could Create New Opportunities and Increase Shareholder Value
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Through its board of directors, once-mighty student lender SLM Corporation (NASDAQ: SLM) has received official permission to execute a long-anticipated spin-off. The split would separate SLM's education loan management division from its student loan origination business and create two smaller companies that would operate in tighter, better-defined niches. It may be the surest sign yet that the American higher education sector will face tremendous challenges in the years ahead.
On its surface, this deal looks to present solid opportunities for current and future SLM investors. Since the company never fully recovered from the financial crisis of the late 2000s, it might have a better chance of survival as two smaller, more nimble entities. However, there are plenty of pitfalls associated with splits like these. Before rushing in headlong, investors should take a moment to evaluate SLM's relative strength as well as its position in the broader banking ecosystem.
SLM is still occasionally known by the more familiar Sallie Mae moniker, but a concerted re-branding effort has minimized this more fraught name in favor of the more generic current title. In any event, SLM competes directly with a number of other financial companies that originate and service student loans. Although they are not pure-play student lenders like SLM, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) and KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) both have significant student loan portfolios.
It should not be surprising that Bank of America is the largest of these three firms. Its market capitalization of $146 billion exceeds that of SLM by a factor of 14 and that of KeyCorp by a factor of 15. In 2012, SLM earned about $1.2 billion on revenues of just under $3 billion. This compares to earnings of $3.5 billion on revenues of $78 billion for Bank of America and a profit of $828 million on revenues of $4 billion for KeyCorp. In addition to being more profitable than its peers, SLM is also more expensive: Its price-to-book ratio of 2.3 is considerably higher than KeyCorp's even ratio and far more impressive than Bank of America's depressed .67 ratio.
Unfortunately, long-term debt obligations are SLM's Achilles heel. The company's obligations add up to about $160 billion and dwarf its cash reserve of about $5.5 billion. By comparison, Bank of America has about $618 billion in debt and over $500 billion in the bank. KeyCorp has debts of about $10.6 billion and cash reserves of just over $2.2 billion.
How and When the Split Might Occur
According to the tentative terms of the deal, the pending spin-off will occur at some point before the end of the second quarter of 2014. Given the complexity of the deal, it is possible that this timetable could change in the coming months.
Regardless, the split will produce several important changes. The company's current CEO will leave and be replaced by two underlings. The "legacy" loan servicing business that has driven SLM's revenues will end up owning about 95 percent of the company's current portfolio, including its substantial basket of publicly backed student loans. However, the loan origination firm will grow over time with the initiation of new credit vehicles. The loans that this new firm originates are unlikely to enjoy public backing.
This deal is not without its risks. Most importantly, the student loan industry is changing rapidly. Although SLM remains a quasi-public agency that enjoys significant backing from the U.S. Government, it seems unlikely that the newly created loan origination division will have such support. This will expose aptly named Sallie Mae Bank to the vagaries of the private financial markets and increase the potential for losses related to student loan defaults. With the rate of such defaults surpassing 13 percent last year, this presents a very real, very tricky problem.
Could it Create New Value?
Then again, Congress appears to recognize the problem and has taken steps to produce a solution. Since pending legislation that ties student loan rates to Treasury bond rates over a 10-year period is likely to pass in some form, investors in the newly formed companies may not have to wait long for clarity on the issue. This clarity would provide shareholders with a clear choice between a stodgier company that services a predictable portfolio of existing loans at fixed rates and a more dynamic firm that could profit from steady, predictable rises in student loan interest rates over time.
Long-Term Outlook and Possible Plays
More broadly, the higher education industry faces structural and secular challenges that will not be easy to overcome. Although American students continue to finance their educational endeavors with ever-increasing amounts of debt, it is unclear whether this is sustainable over the long haul. Since this is a sensitive political issue with far-reaching ramifications, it is difficult to predict its eventual outcome. However, it is safe to say that SLM's future depends on a successful resolution that permits interest rate increases without creating a large-scale default crisis.
In sum, investors who believe in the fundamental health of the student loan industry would do well to look at this potential split. It seems obvious that this split will create two focused, nimble firms that will compete well in a dynamic financial sector. Nevertheless, investors who believe that the student loan industry's challenges are insurmountable would do well to look elsewhere for value. As usual, this situation's benefits are in the eye of the beholder.
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Together with the release of its new model Motonica, the company Turin launched an idea that, we have to say is not new, but until now it is pursuing “under-” agreements with semi beautifully and bypassing retailers with everything that it follows.
The Motonica with style and professionalism that distinguishes it, decided to leave out and do so with both official and list of outlets where you can make contact.
In short, those who reach the podium with the Italian Championship Motonica P8.0 2008 will be fully sponsored for 2009 directly from the manufacturer.
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No less important is the connection with the presentation of the new model, after a successful year, the market presents Motonica updating the model aims P8.0R 2008.
Tests carried out by the pilots as well as the results achieved during the race, led the P8.0R 2008 level of competitiveness at the top.
The most important speeches, translated into improvements in the quality, performance and reliability are the new chassis in the middle redesigned for better handling and to accommodate different types of batteries for the receiver who can be a AAA or type 2 / 3 Af .
The new tank designed to give any model engine can make maximum on each track and at the same time have the maximum accessibility under the tank.
- New plate radio as well as accommodate the new tank also has a predisposition for the transponder.
- New braces front and support a new shock that now allows a coupling safer for shock.
- New support rear bodywork guided carbon to offer better rigidity of the bridge.
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Fig.1Track, impact body and an experiment model of the impact test platform
The platform can be used to study the dynamic behavior of large-scale structures and components such as energy absorbing structures, concrete and scaled train units etc. subjected to impact loads. The length of the track is 200m. The mass of impact body is from 30 kg~3000 kg. The impact velocity is from 5m/s to 100 m/s. The total kinetic energy can reach 1MJ.
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- 1Melt butter in a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- 2Add sugar and whisk until sugar melts and mixture begins to boil, about 5 minutes.
- 3Stir in milk, vanilla, and pecans until smooth. Set aside.
- 4Separate biscuits and cut into forths.
- 5In heavy bottomed skillet, melt the shortening over medium heat until it reaches 325 degrees F.
- 6Fry biscuit quarters in batches until golden on each side. Biscuits will cook very quickly.
- 7Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately with praline sauce.
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- Total Fat 45.3 g
- Saturated Fat 19.7 g
- Cholesterol 65.2 mg
- Sodium 718.1 mg
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Psychiatric morbidity among adult sexually abused females attending Nairobi Women's Hospital, Kenya
Onyancha-Nyabuto, Pacificah K
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A cross-sectional study of 116 sexually abused females aged 18 years and above attending Nairobi Women's Hospital (NWH) was carried out to determine Psychiatric Morbidity (PM). The following instruments were used: a socio-demographic data and sexual abuse situation variables questionnaire, the Self Rating Questionnaire, revised version of the Impact of Event Scale (IES-R) and the Standard Psychiatric Interview (SPI). Clinically those who were found to be psychologically impaired were introduced tot he hospital's psychiatric services. Data collected was analyzed using the SPSS version 10. The results were presented in tables and figures. The main findings were: • The psychiatric morbidity was found to be 74.1 %., which was higher than that noted in similar studies conducted in the developed world (43-61) %. • The following were significantly associated with PM: 1. Number of previous sexual partners, 2. Whether the survivor generally enjoyed sex or not 3. Psychological and medical interventions in last six months, 4. Type and number of abuser, 5. Place of sexual abuse 6. Whether the meeting was planned, 7. Possession of weapon by abuser 8. Survivors defense against the attack 9. The survivor's feeling like being killed, fear panic and completely helpless. 10. DSM IV Axis I Diagnosis was also statistically associated significantly with development of PM. The other factors such as religion, marital status and highest level of education attained were found to be not statistically significant. • The two instruments used (SRQ and IES-R) were positively correlated and found to be measuring different pathology because they picked positivity differently. • Majority of those who scored positive with SRQ 74/86(85.8%) met criteria for an axis I Disorder according to DSM IV. • According to DSM IV diagnosis, most of the sexual abuse survivors suffered from Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) 29/74 (39.2%) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 25/74 (33.8%) more than the other PMs. In conclusion, from the research finding a person was most likely to be sexually assaulted if she was a female aged between 1 8 and 29 years, single with post primary education, while on the roadside, one who was not sexually active and had not been previously abused sexually. The survivor usually felt like she was going to be killed, mostly overwhelmed by the attack, was unlikely to resist the attack and could not believe t hat such a thing had happened to her. The abuser was most likely to be unknown to the sexual abuse survivor, was usually alone, without any weapon and not under the influence of alcohol or other substances of dependence. The risk factors for developing psychiatric morbidity after sexual abuse found in this study include; Being single When sexually abused by more than one person While on the roadside Having been previously sexually abused Being a Muslim Night sexual abuse Being sexually abused on Thursday and Friday. The fact that the PM rates among the sexually abused females attending the NWH for counseling and medical attention was found to be higher than that found in the developed world warrants the need for specialized psychiatric services for this group. However, a similar study with control group is deemed to be necessary in order to compare and confirm t he findings in this study, as the present study is a primer not only in this country but the geographical region at large. The future research in this field should aim at identifying best approach in dealing with the PMs. This will assist in unraveling the long term course and hence recommend cost effective preventive and management methods for this condition in our locality and beyond.


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Textured implants were designed to lessen the risk of capsular contracture, which is an excessive contraction of the scar capsule that surrounds the implant, by preventing scar tissue from forming around the implant in a uniform manner. However, studies have proven inconclusive and no firm evidence exists to support the theory that textured implants reduce the risk of capsular contracture. If a patient requires implant removal due to capsular contracture or another complication, it may be more difficult for the surgeon to remove the implant because of the adherence of tissue to the textured surface.
The current lifetime risk of BIA-ALCL in the U.S. is unknown, but estimates have ranged between estimated to be between 1 in 70,000 to 1 in 500,000 women with breast implants according to MD Anderson. Certain geographic locations have demonstrated variable risks. For instance, a December 2016 update from the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia and New Zealand reported a risk of 1:1,000 to 1:10,000 for textured implants.". To date (2017), there has not been a case of BIAL reported where the patient had only implantation of smooth shell breast implants or a textured tissue expander that was exchanged for a smooth implant. The paucity of cases reported in Asian populations has raised the possibility that there may be a range of genetic susceptibility to the phenomena, or alternatively merely reflect differences in how cases are identified and reported.
In 1999, the Institute of Medicine published the Safety of Silicone Breast Implants (1999) study that reported no evidence that saline-filled and silicone-gel filled breast implant devices caused systemic health problems; that their use posed no new health or safety risks; and that local complications are “the primary safety issue with silicone breast implants”, in distinguishing among routine and local medical complications and systemic health concerns.”
Smooth breast implants are round in shape, come in many sizes and are available with different profiles, which is the amount of projection of the breast silhouette from the chest. The shells of smooth breast implants are slightly thinner than textured implants. Smooth implants are less likely to cause rippling of the implant shell and are less likely to rupture.
If your goal is to improve your appearance, you are surely aware that this procedure can have far-reaching consequences. A refinement of your face can make a substantive difference, not only in your sense of self-worth, and therefore in your personality, but in your personal and professional relationships. Clearly, a rhinoplasty is not something you want to have performed at a bargain rate. By the same token, nobody wants to be taken advantage of, either by a retailer or a medical professional. This is why it is wise to be diligent in your research before choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon.
In 1997, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) appointed the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to investigate the potential risks of operative and post-operative complications from the emplacement of silicone breast implants. The IOM's review of the safety and efficacy of silicone gel-filled breast implants, reported that the "evidence suggests diseases or conditions, such as connective tissue diseases, cancer, neurological diseases, or other systemic complaints or conditions are no more common in women with breast implants, than in women without implants" subsequent studies and systemic review found no causal link between silicone breast implants and disease.
Dr. Cohen specializes in breast lifts, augmentations, revisions and reductions as well as breast cancer reconstructions. A long time dream of Dr. Cohen’s was to travel to developing countries and provide expert surgical care to those who have no other possible access to medical care. This became a reality in 2007 when she became a founding member and Vice President of ISMS Operation Kids.
Because a breast implant is a Class III medical device of limited product-life, the principal rupture-rate factors are its age and design; Nonetheless, a breast implant device can retain its mechanical integrity for decades in a woman's body. When a saline breast implant ruptures, leaks, and empties, it quickly deflates, and thus can be readily explanted (surgically removed). The follow-up report, Natrelle Saline-filled Breast Implants: a Prospective 10-year Study (2009) indicated rupture-deflation rates of 3–5 per cent at 3-years post-implantation, and 7–10 per cent rupture-deflation rates at 10-years post-implantation.
“Patients who undergo open rhinoplasty typically have more edema (swelling) that persists longer compared to patients in whom closed rhinoplasty techniques were used,” says Dr. C. Spencer Cochran, a Dallas, Texas facial plastic surgeon, in a rhinoplasty recovery Q&A. “If the nose was surgically broken by performing osteotomies, then there is usually more swelling and bruising."


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Ventura Avenue is a very small street in the West of Twin Peaks district. It has beautiful big houses that are separated by green gardens. All the neighbors are friendly, you will find yourself saying hello to anyone when you walk through. This street may be confusing, just like the whole area. The street is winds around in a half circle. The traffic in this area is very light. Most of the cars that drive on this street are residents or people going to Forrest Hill Station. This area is very pricy if you would want to live here however completely worth it. There are parks and schools nearby. UCSF hospital is close, and also the 9th avenue and Irving shopping areas. The location and atmosphere of this street is just so unique. It is really great for raising a family or a quiet friendly lifestyle.


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Can I come to help build it? No sir, buying anything in that region is ooof. My OH and I were talking yesterday (camping is not far from her secondary school in Giubiasco) and apart from the family mafia (worse than the criminal version) on both sides of the border the notion of affording to live there is off the map.
Funnily enough, I was putting the whole thing to an old friend in Cambridge last night. We were college contemporaries in the Cambrdige sense, he doing music though. He is now a musicologist but still there in Cantab. He is also French with an American wife. He never came back here to live and I doubt he will ever move away from the Grantchester academic ghetto now. His thoughts are similar though if he ever did. His wife is in the music business too, an expert on opera. So music is always part of it. He was saying that French music is terrible, very few people ever sing well, popular music tolerates whatever which is why young fans listen to so much Anglophone music. Italy, on the other hand, he said has someone exceptional in just about every family. He is a great rock fan and we actually went to see Zucchero together near Firenze once. Gianna Nannini did some duets with him and an unannounced solo set. He reminded me of that and said when has France produced rock singers of that calibre who could beinternationallu successful. So, as long as they could be within a shout of Milano for La Scala and the rock venues he would choose Italy too. Apparently he was invited to a reception at No 10 by Jum Callaghan in honour of Giscard d'Estaing and both he and his OH said that French music would be the main reason for them never living in France and Giscard said something about 'what about Boulez'. My friend asked if he meant the chap whose music is played in shopping centres as background sound? On reflection, thought about the music and get cutting those trees I'll be there in a minute! ;)


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'Art condenses the experience we all have as human beings, and, by forming it, makes it significant. We all have an in-built need for harmony and the structures that create harmony. Basically, art is an affirmation of life.' Trevor Bell
I guess you could say I was born an artist! My intrinsic artistic abilities appeared around the age of 1½ years old when I began scribbling colorful imagery on my bedroom walls, later carving designs and cryptic messages on my parent’s fine furniture. Over the years, I have continued my artistic endeavors working as a monotype printmaker, painter, mixed media artist, and jewelry maker.
For me, inspiration comes in many forms. From objects. From experiences. From memories. From concepts. From people. From places. From everywhere and everything.
I am inspired by...dreams, books, colors of glass, bubbles, the night sky, twilight and dawn, flowers, skies and clouds, green foliage, mountains, watersheds, birds, mammals, amphibians, anything domestic or wild, the smells of coffee, chocolate, or the vanilla air that penetrates my soul when I order ice cream at Brewster's, the smiles of the people I know and love, from thinking back about the teachers I had that pushed me to my limits and made me think and create, from the mistakes I have made (HA!), from thinking back about my childhood escapades, from my exquisite friends, the purr of a cat and the howl of a dog, from the earth, air and water, and right now, from the downpouring rain. As the rain tapdances on the earth, I can smell the dirt, I love that smell. If you are not inspired by something, well............ If you look, really look, inspiration is there.
This summer has been a rainy one indeed, but, it has inspired all the colorful flowers in the new garden. That in turn has gone from my senses to paper.


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Hispanic advocacy organization launches campaign to include immigrants in pandemic relief
A top Hispanic political advocacy organization launched a campaign on Tuesday to push congressional leaders to include immigrants in coronavirus relief efforts, including health care and economic provisions.
UnidosUS Action Fund, the political advocacy sister organization of the country’s largest Hispanic civil rights group, UnidosUS, specifically targeted Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) with its campaign.
“The novel coronavirus does not care about a person’s immigration status, economic status or access to health care,” said Orson Aguilar, executive director of UnidosUS Action Fund.
“Our response to the pandemic shouldn’t either. Immigrants, as well as all taxpayers, must have access to health care treatment and services, including testing and treatment for COVID-19, without fear of bankruptcy, deportation or any other consequences,” he added.
The campaign includes a short video highlighting the immigrant workers in essential tasks, such as health care and the food industry, who may not be eligible for benefits under the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package signed into law by President Trump last month.
The package excludes undocumented immigrants, including those who have filed and paid taxes under a federally-granted taxpayer identification number, from receiving any benefits.
It also excluded provisions to extend immigration benefits for foreign nationals who are unable to renew their visas or permits during the pandemic.
“Despite a long history of inequity in the United States, immigrants will rise to the challenge before us and — at great risk to themselves and their families — contribute to the healing and recovery of the country. Certainly, they deserve fairness and equity,” said Aguilar.
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In most cases, the use of the basic 1-4x power riflescope is reserved for specific uses. These include three gun special target events, law enforcement, and general use.
The housings that retain this power setting scope can be somewhat smaller than many others. That means the chopped style for end bell housing is missing from many models. This type of scope is natural for installation on short receiver designs, like those found in the AR-15 style rifles.
In most cases at my tested and development agency, I shoot the straight 4X scope with handguns. The 1-4x can be moved into this class of firearm application as well. Just recently I used a scope from Leupold. I was offered the straight 4X or a variable in the same basic configuration.
Top 7 Best 1-4x rifle Scopes Reviews and Guides 2021
1. Barska 1-4X28 IR Hunting Scope.
Here we have an installed bell design. But it is slightly reduced in size. The scope retains the ½ MOA adjustments at the open turret settings (clicks). It also has a tube size of 30mm. That makes it more on the robust side.
The scope is illuminated. It uses a mil-dot system etched into the glass reticle.
Lock windage and elevation, like zero stop, are also designed into the turret settings. The illumination feature retains both red and green color options. The scope is a basic SWAT-style urban combat model with hunting overtones as well.
Barska offers this scope in seven different configurations. That means there are different reticle designs, power settings, and price ranges. You could say that Barska has a real handle on the 1-4x power scope market. This is a good option to consider before buying a new low-powered glass for your rifle or shotgun.
2. Monstrum, G2 1-4X24 FFP.
Here we have a military-style FFP model 1-4x glass sight. It is filled with the good stuff. The scope is a complete package. It retains a full set of Weaver-style bases and rings. They make install very fast right out of the box.
This scope is built using aircraft-grade aluminum. It offers open turrets for fast and accurate elevation or windage changes. It also makes use of the military-style FFP reticle.
There is easy-to-read BDC designed ranging data viewing through the lens. The scope is also illuminated for both day night shooting. The battery type is CR2032.
The scope length is 9.6 inches. It has a weight of 1.0 lbs. Overall, it is a solid fit for tactical weapons systems or light hunting rifles. There are currently six variants of this scope offered by the manufacturer.
3. Mueller Speed Shot 1-4x24mm.
This scope retains a larger 30mm main tube. There are also large target-style capped turrets with ½ MOA click graduations. You will get 3.5 inches of eye relief and a fast focus sys piece. The illuminated 4 MOA dot reticle has no crosshairs. It pulls targets fast with accuracy. The system is designed for up-close accurate fire.
I lived off the land at one point in my life with a straight 4x rifle scope. I did just fine. The pot stayed full largely because of that weapon system. However, I have never owned or used this particular 1-4x scope.
4. Truglo Omnia Tactical Rifle Scope
This scope is offered in several power settings. They include the 1-4x 24mm model. The scope is well known to me. I shoot two different variants of it on shotguns, crossbows, and centerfire high-power rifles. My knowledge of the scope comes from field testing new industry ammunition and hunting warm targets in the field. The bottom line is that this is a nice scope built by an American company that backs their products.
I have found the scopes easy to zero. They have large control surfaces. Because they are illuminated, my aging eyes have been able to stay right at the top of my target.
The large 30mm primary tube holds big tough parts that repeat zero with ease. It will set a new zero-like nothing. The adjustable brightness settings make it a solid choice when working from a treetop stand or covering a ground blind in the almost pre-dawn light.
The sight adjustments work of ½ MOA clicks. The illuminated circle allows a fast target lock even when shooting a running game in heavy cover. The scope is built around an included one-piece Weaver-style mount and ring system. This means you can buy and mount the scope on the same day.
The scope is tough. It is totally waterproof and gas filled with O ring protected seals. Want varied power? There are two additional models to choose from as well.
5. Leupold VX- Freedom 1.5-4X20mm
This scope is without question all Leupold to the core. It is built of high-grade aircraft aluminum. Leupold sets the glass by hand. All internals are designed well and backed completely by Leupold.
It is designed using the Leupold’s light management system. Therefore, you’re going to get more gunning time early and late in the day with this scope.
Bear in mind that this product is priced about 30 percent more than most similar models. It is well worth the extra money. You’re going to get exactly what you’re paying for. This scope returns performance and serviceability. Leupold’s move to the low sight range of 1.5x is different. Rest assured that change occurs for a reason. These folks own the designs of the best sniper scopes ever taken into combat by the US Army. The basic pedigree of this scope is consistent with the other models offered by this all-American company. I shoot with a heavy presence of the Leupolds here at Ballistics Research & Development. I do so because the scopes work well in all kinds of nasty conditions.
6. Sig Sauer SOT 41111 TANGO4
Here is a rifle scope that is similar to the new Sig glass sights being designed and built for the US Army. This company has been contracted by the US Government to replace the AOG-style sights. They will be replacing them with a new 1-6x in the chopped bell housing style. We have reviewed similar scopes here previously. Sig also offers the basic chopped bell in the SOT41111 Tango4. While not cheap, the scope is designed to meet the needs of tactical law enforcement units. I can also be switched to the requirements of the sport shooter or target games enthusiast.
This illuminated scope is both day and night workable. It is always accurate in low light conditions.
The power on the illumination elements is activated when the scope is moved. The system will shut down when the scope is at rest. This saves power and provides a long battery life.
The weight is 2.8 lbs. It is built for tactical use as a primary assignment. This scope can be dropped in a full meter of water and not be affected. The stay dry feature introduces the general field hardness of the glass sight.
This scope is professional grade to be sure. It comes with a higher cost. But it is worth the price.
7. Bushnell AR Optics 1-4×24 Drop Zone.
As I have written many times, Bushnell is a darn fine scope. It is great as a reasonably-priced scope that will last you many years. I shoot several different types of these scopes on very heavy recoiling 12 gauge riot-style shotguns with outstanding results. Some of my scopes are better than 30 years old. They are still running tests for me on the range. And they help me shoot warm targets in the field.
The Bushnell Drop Zone is the general 1-4s AR-style design. It uses an open turret for fast elevation correction and windage adjustments. The clicks are positive with a good accurate return to zero when required. This scope uses the Bushnell DZ .223 optic system. It is clearly doped for use with the .223 Remington round. However, just by doing your dope adjustments, you can adjust for any round.
The scope offers the SFF sub tensions. It is a good choice for both hunters and even law officers in smaller departments. Yes, as a retired officer of 26 years myself, I would rely on the Bushnell in a police environment.
It may not be military-grade. However, this tight little glass sight will not let you down. The view is very sharp with great light control. The power changes are fast with the throw lever installed. The sub-tensions are simple and fast-acting on moving targets. Also, the scope is workable on targets up to 600 yards down range, depending on target size and lighting conditions. You will not find a better scope for the money. As an entry-level or general-purpose scope, the Bushnell is money well spent.
The few scopes presented here have one thing in common: size and style. The scopes are designed for three gun shooting competitions or general hunting. Considering how well built many of them are, they don’t break the household bank account either.
Currently, I have been running extensive testing on the new tungsten-grade shot types coming out for turkey hunters. For example, the Remington 870 mounting a slug barrel. A scope rail has become a standard when running velocity chronograph recordings, pattern work for load performance standards, and other related drills with the new types of ammunition. In this area, I have relied on Bushnell, Leupold, and TruGlo extensively. One, because they are in my inventory. Two, because they tend to work out very well. Now, if a commercial outfit like mine can rely on a product, I can assure you the scope will work for you as well.
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L.P Brezny has been writing and reviewing product as well as how to projects for the past 50 years. He has authored four books on shooting with three on long range, and one covering shotgunning. With 26 years on a metro police department as a street officer and the rank of SGT / training L.P. has covered all the bases regarding weapons and street survival.
During the early years in non-toxic shotshell ammunition development L.P. designed the first successful measurement system for recording the speed of shot shell payloads down range. He was responsible for getting actual shotshell velocities printed on factory load boxes. Over the years he has developed and markets MetroGun System TM, and sells his designed ammunition for subsonic sound suppressed shotgun shooting.
Current L.P. resides in the South Dakota Black Hills and spends a good deal of time working through many types of ammunition both in the field on warm targets. With ultra long range being a current specialty L.P. shots for test and accuracy at ranges as great as one or more miles on the wide open Dakota grasslands.


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After two weeks of a screwy work schedule, our Moab road trip, two house guests, and Easter, today is back to normal. It's Monday and I'm off from work, in my pj's and glued to the computer. I scanned all of my negatives and Polaroids from the road trip (see previous post) and am so happy that I've got a Polaroid SLR 680. It's just about the coolest camera I've ever seen. I was determined to shoot with it in Moab/Arches, and shoot I did. I came back with a sizeable stack and a renewed love for Polaroid, as well as a gloomy, impending doom sort of feeling because Polaroid film is on its way out. *Arms out, zombie-like... Must-Stockpile-More-Film...Must-Stockpile-More-Film...
My Polaroid SLR 680 inside Devils Garden
along the trail to Delicate Arch
I love this image for so many reasons: it was our first visit to Delicate Arch and it's just spectacular; the oh-so-familiar genuine Polaroid noise echoed around the sandstone bowl and garnered me more than a few looks and smiles from other people at the arch; the sun was shining and all was right with the world.
The rest of the stack can be seen on my Flickr page.
I'm listening to Apologies by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals.

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January, 2023, Athens, Greece – In a monumental moment for the Greek metal scene, Fragment Soul’s highly acclaimed debut album, “Axiom of Choice,” has officially cemented its place in history as one of the most iconic albums of all time. This achievement was recently recognized and celebrated by Metal and Heavy Metal Hammer Greece, a leading authority in the Greek metal music community.
Since its release, “Axiom of Choice” has been a game-changer in the metal music world, earning critical acclaim and capturing the hearts of fans worldwide. The album’s fusion of melodic and progressive elements has been lauded for its uniqueness and originality.
Metal Hammer Greece, one of the most influential platforms for metal enthusiasts in the country, honored Fragment Soul’s debut album by including it in their prestigious list of the “Most Iconic Albums of All Time.” This accolade is a testament to the band’s immense talent and their significant contribution to the vibrant Greek metal scene.
Fragment Soul, a rising force in the metal scene, has been making waves with their innovative sound and compelling songwriting. “Axiom of Choice” showcases the band’s technical prowess and their ability to push the boundaries of the genre.
In response to the announcement, Fragment Soul’s Soul’s composer/bassist Spiros Georgiou , expressed hir gratitude: “We are incredibly honored and humbled to have ‘Axiom of Choice’ recognized as one of the most iconic metal albums in Greece. This is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire band and the support of our fans. We look forward to continuing to push the envelope and create more music that resonates with our audience.”
The inclusion of “Axiom of Choice” in the list of iconic albums is a testament to the enduring power of music and its ability to connect people from all walks of life. It not only underscores the band’s extraordinary talents but also the thriving metal scene in Greece. Metal Hammer Greece’s recognition of Fragment Soul’s debut album is a nod to the band’s groundbreaking contribution to the world of metal music, and it cements their status as a rising force to be reckoned with. As “Axiom of Choice” continues to inspire and captivate listeners, it is clear that Fragment Soul’s journey is just beginning, and the world eagerly awaits their future creations.


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Just a week after Brian Krebs was hit with a 620Gbps IoT attack, reports are hitting the wires that OVH has been hit with an even larger attack – two simultaneous barrages of 799Gbps and 191Gbps for a whopping 990Gbps total. And this may only be the beginning…
It is believed the attacks are similar to the one that hit Krebs – botnets of IoT devices (ISP gateway devices, routers, cameras, etc.) blasting a steady stream of packets at the target via Kaiten (aka KTN-Remastered, KTN-RM, or Tsunami) malware. One ISP even believes we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg. According to Octava Klaba, founder of OVH,
“This botnet with 145,607 cameras/dvr (1-30Mbps per IP) is able to send >1.5Tbps DDoS.”
Klaba said the number of new devices participating in the attack is growing fast.
My guess is the large number of compromised devices may mean a specific (and popular) brand and model of hardware is vulnerable – and although connected to the Internet, is by design, unpatchable.
Currently there are two problems at play here. Firstly, many IoT devices, as crazy as it sounds, are unpatchable even though a lot of the system-on-chip devices are running embedded Linux (and hackers are able to inject executable binaries into them). That’s a huge problem and the industry recognizes such. Of course, the fix requires vendors consider the full lifecycle requirement of their devices and design them accordingly
Secondly, ISP’s must provide their customers with alerts when a suspected DDoS attack is originating from their node. This would provide the customer the opportunity to determine and hopefully replace the compromised device – with one from a vendor smart enough to recognize their device is not perfect and will need to be flashed from time to time.


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2022 Housing Market Predictions?
Posted by Brad Baker on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 10:51 AM By Brad Baker / February 7, 2022 Comment
What does the Housing Market have in store for 2022?
Monday Market Update, with 2022 just starting in the works, what does this year lead to in the Real Estate world? Marco Santarelli from Norada Real Estate Investments discusses how the housing market has had a phenomenal year, with record low-interest rates, the strongest yearly growth in single-family home prices and rentals, and the highest number of home sales in five years! Even homeowners saw their properties being sold rapidly and frequently above the asking price, how awesome is that?
With all that being said, what does 2022 look like? He goes on to state that this year will remain a seller's market and home values are expected to increase by double-digit percentage points. He states "According to the most recent housing market forecast (by realtor.com), home price growth will slow further in 2022 but will continue to rise. As housing costs continue to consume a greater portion of home purchasers' paychecks, buyers will become more inventive." Many will take advantage of continued workplace flexibility to relocate to suburbs, to find homes at a lower price in nearby cities as well. To read more about 2022 Housing predictions, continue to: https://www.noradarealestate.com/.../housing-market.../
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By MARIA DANILOVA and NATALIYA VASILYEVA, Associated Press
MOSCOW (AP) — An attempt by Vladimir Putin's foes to protest his presidential election victory by occupying a Moscow square ended Monday with riot police quickly dispersing and detaining hundreds of demonstrators — a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Russia's opposition.
The harsh crackdown could fuel opposition anger and bring even bigger protests of Putin's 12 years in power and election to another six, but it also underlined the authorities' readiness to use force to crush such demonstrations.
The rally marked a change of tactics for the opposition, which has been looking for ways to maintain the momentum of its demonstrations that flared in December. Alexei Navalny, a popular blogger and one of the most charismatic protest leaders, was the first to suggest that supporters remain on Moscow's streets and squares to turn up the heat on Putin.
For Putin, the opposition move raised the specter of the 2004 Orange Revolution in Ukraine, where demonstrators camped on Kiev's main square in massive protests that forced officials to throw out a fraud-tainted election victory by the Kremlin-backed candidate.
The government's response Monday night was fast and decisive. Lines of officers in full riot gear marched into tree-lined Pushkin Square and forced protesters into waiting police buses. About 250 people were detained around the city, police said.
The crackdown followed a rally that drew about 20,000 people angry over an election campaign slanted in Putin's favor and reports of widespread violations in Sunday's voting.
Putin commands the loyalty of police and the military, whose wages were recently doubled. Following Monday's massive show of force, the urban middle-class forming the core of the protests could be more reluctant to attend future demonstrations.
Navalny — who sought to electrify the crowd with a passionate call of "We are the power!" — was among those detained, along with opposition leader Sergei Udaltsov. Both were released from police custody a few hours later.
"We are calling for peaceful action of civil disobedience, and we shall not leave," Navalny shouted to the crowd. "We know the truth about this government. This is the government of crooks and thieves."
Upon his release from police custody, Navalny told 30-40 supporters who greeted him that another protest was planned for Saturday in Moscow and other cities.
"We will keep on fighting until we win," he said.
Putin, who was president from 2000-08 and is the current prime minister, won more than 63 percent of the vote, according to the nearly complete official returns, but the opposition alleged massive ballot fraud. Communist Party candidate Gennady Zyuganov finished a distant second with 17 percent.
"The campaign has been unfair, cowardly and treacherous," said opposition leader Grigory Yavlinsky, who was denied registration for the race on a technicality.
International election monitors pointed to the lack of real competition and said the vote count "was assessed negatively" in almost a third of polling stations that observers visited.
"There was no real competition, and abuse of government resources ensured that the ultimate winner of the election was never in doubt," said Tonino Picula, the head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe observer mission. "Broadcast media was clearly biased in favor of one candidate and did not provide fair coverage of the other candidates."
Russian observers cited numerous reports of "carousel voting," in which busloads of voters were driven around to cast ballots multiple times, as well as other violations. They said the number appeared to be as high as in December's disputed parliamentary vote that kicked off the protests.
The independent Russian elections watchdog Golos said incomplete reports from its observers at individual polling station counts contradicted the official vote count, indicating that Putin was perilously close to the 50-percent mark needed for a first-round victory.
Monday's rally was sanctioned by authorities, but security was tight, with about 12,000 police deployed.
The estimate of about 20,000 people was significantly smaller than previous protests that drew up to 100,000 — perhaps because of the relatively modest size of Pushkin Square. Rally organizers picked the site for its symbolic importance for the nation's democratic movement in the waning days of the Soviet Union and also for its proximity to the Kremlin.


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Mist lifts its finger.
Distant light shines dimly;
Grows brighter as scales
Fall from my eyes.
I have finally found purpose.
Which has been locked away for too long.
Future turns brighter.
Despair has washed away into the sea.
Hope brings new adventures once was missing.
Our minds transcend from our vessels
To sprint across digital waves
Creating the life we really want.
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Clara Solberg gives birth to son Felix just four days before her husband is killed.
Authorities said he was speeding when he drove into a tree. He was driving their four year old daughter Maisie home from ballet.
Clara had talked to her husband just minutes before and he said he’d pick up dinner for them on the way home.
Maisie had virtually no injuries from the accident. But she evidently saw something, because she immediately begins to have nightmares and screams when she sees a black car.
Though the police assure Clara that her husband’s death was an accident, Maisie keeps telling Clara that “a bad man” was following them.
So was it a terrible accident or did someone cause the accident?
It is with this in mind that Clara’s obsession with finding out what truly happened that fateful day takes over.
This book is told from the alternating prospective of Clara’s investigation and Nick’s last months on earth.
Who Will Like This Book:
Lovers of suspenseful mysteries, thrillers and women’s fiction
The real strength of this book is the characters. The author does a great job of clearly defining her characters and making each voice unique.
She manages to deftly interweave the excitement and exhaustion of childbirth with the first stages of grief.
Mary Kubica has a way of building suspenseful plots that at first glance seem to be steering the story in one direction, but then veers off into another which keeps you guessing until the very end.
About The Author:
Mary Kubica is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of four novels, including THE GOOD GIRL, PRETTY BABY, DON’T YOU CRY and EVERY LAST LIE.
A former high school history teacher, Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in History and American
She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two
children, where she enjoys photography, gardening and caring for the
animals at a local shelter.
*I received this book free for my review.

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BULAWAYO– Councillor for Bulawayo’s Ward 26, which covers Emganwini Township, Norman Hlabano, has said leadership is all about one being a good listener.
Hlabano, who has been in Council for the past nine years, and is the current acting mayor, is one of the councillors who have benefited from ZDDT’s leadership trainings.
“Leadership is about being a good listener to the community,” Hlabano told the ZDDT News.
“You can’t be a leader without the community. You learn every day from the community through listening. ZDDT engaged us as councillors, including the Community Action Teams,
in training in team work. My leadership, according to the ZDDT concept, does not focus only on a councillor but also includes members of the community.”
Hlabano has chaired a number of Council Committees since he came into office in 2008 such as Engineering Services and Environment, while he currently chairs the Water Committee.
The enthusiastic councillor said, before he entered local government, he was approached by residents to represent them in Council, adding it was not his choice.
“It wasn’t easy then. I am a people-driven councillor, not the self-driven one,” he emphasised.


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