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François Decoster, Mayor of Saint-Omer, France, since 2014
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François Decoster, Mayor of Saint-Omer, France
The 20/21 World Mayor Prize and Commendations will be conferred on mayors who have been showing leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic and who are now aiming to make their cities more resilient economically, structurally, socially and environmentally. In fact: Stronger | Fairer | Greener. The organisers of the World Mayor Project are looking for mayors who have shown exceptional leadership skills but also, and more importantly, acted at all times with compassion towards those most affected by Covid-19. The pandemic has shown how vulnerable even the richest cities are when confronted with a disaster like Covid-19. Forward-looking city leaders will now begin to re-think how their communities can be better protected against future threats, both natural and man-made.
François Decoster, Mayor of Saint-Omer, France, has been nominated for the 20/21 World Mayor Prize.
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Mayor of Saint-Omer (France)
Nominated by Jasna G., outside France:
Saint-Omer Mayor François Decoster is one of the mayors who sees beyond the borders of his city and his country. He works in the way of taking experiences on local level (bad and good) to the European level, trying to find solutions not just for his city but for all. He is good when it comes to solving crises. That's how he dealt with migrant crises and found a solutions how can city help to migrants and how to make it works within local community. And the same is now with Corona crises. He is always a great supporter in Committee of the Regions (EU) of green economy, environmental friendly politics. He is a politician who tries to find common solutions/ways between different political parties specially when it comes to main EU topics.
Nominated by Frederic F., outside France
It is with great pleasure that I would like to nominate François Decoster, Mayor of Saint-Omer, France, for the 20/21 World Mayor award.
François Decoster has been Mayor of Saint-Omer since 2014 and was convincingly re-elected in June of this year while fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, with 65% of the vote. During this pandemic he led by example in taking care for his citizens while managing all the day to day affairs, and under his leadership Saint-Omer is a stronger, fairer and greener city.
He made his city stronger providing his citizens with adequate information, help and care. During the pandemic he hosted, organized or oversaw several citizen initiatives. To ensure that citizens would be able to adapt to the confinement, he hosted Facebook live sessions during which citizens could ask questions, and repeated this exercise in light of the confinement.
He was also a Mayor for all his citizens, ensuring fairness by taking measures that helped all population groups. He crafted a plan to accompany businesses and help entrepreneurs in economic difficulty with the Emergency Fund, providing €400,000 for small business and the self-employed, with, among other measures, also scrapping the annual terrace tax for 2020.
He took the initiative to supply each and every one of his citizens ˆ even the ones which are not on the electoral rolls or aren’t taken into account in the census - with a free face mask, announcing this in mid-April and delivering on this promise in May. To take care of the elderly, he put in place a service of food deliveries at home and had the most vulnerable called on a regular basis to see whether they needed any assistance. He also kept in place a food market during the pandemic as long as possible as a supply point, with strict security measures, to make necessities available during a period when regular shops were affected.
Also his municipal staff that helped out during the crisis were not forgotten: many, including those who were mobilized whole days and outside normal working hours to ensure continuity of services and help, were all awarded a bonus to show appreciation for their efforts under difficult circumstances. Working on an inclusive city he also supports young refugees, as his town was the only town in that region of France with a center for underage refugees, integrating them through sports such as cricket, to fight many preconceptions, as featured in the New York Times. He also works tirelessly to integrate his town and region with surrounding regions in other countries such as in Flanders, Belgium, signing cooperation agreements in terms of culture and employment.
In addition, to bring his city back in shape after this pandemic and ensure its bright future, he launched the local recovery plan or "Plan de Relance", showing energy and commitment to this cause, with an emphasis on three main objectives: ecological transition, digital developments and the upgrade of local heritage. As examples for this last field, Decoster was the driving force for the reopening after important renewal works of the authentic Italian theatre after having been unused for 45 years, and transforming the train station into "La Station", a co-working and innovative centre with a station in it, after it was closed in 2011 for security reasons, thereby giving it a successful second life.
Keeping his city Green also proved to be a challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Waste facilities were temporarily closed, trash collection via yellow bags were put to the disposal of people in shops. He also oversaw the creation of a forum of associations for a more ecological and inclusive transition by citizens for the actions already underway, while also carrying out energy audits for municipal buildings and measuring carbon impacts.
Finally, François Decoster also works and thinks as a real European, bringing people together. One of his ideas he launched as member of the European Committee of the Regions and which he spearheaded in his home region in France is that of having "European Correspondents", a network of volunteer correspondents who are all members of local municipal councils. They would bring Europe closer to the citizens and strengthen the links between the local level and the EU, integrating them more by disseminating correct and useful information about the European Union and making citizens aware of opportunities that could benefit them.
In conclusion, given all this, it is with admiration and utmost respect I put François Decoster up as potential World Mayor.


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One of the first studies that we did with grizzly bears was to ask how important were salmon historically to grizzly bears in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho when there were still millions of salmon spawning in Northwest rivers. This is an important question when we think about restoring grizzly bear populations in central Idaho and the North Cascades of Washington where salmon populations currently are quite depleted. There are many historical accounts of bears eating salmon in these areas, but how could we actually quantify the amount or importance of salmon that bears actually ate a hundred years ago? Fortunately, we have been able to use the captive bears to develop techniques that we can use to answer those questions. Surprisingly, the techniques that we’ve developed require only a few hairs or a chip of bone from bears killed long ago in which the pelt or skull was preserved in a museum, such as the Smithsonian. By actually quantifying the unique atoms of nitrogen and carbon that come from salmon as compared to all of the other foods that bears eat, we now know that salmon provided an average of 58% of the nourishment for grizzly bears in the 3 northwest states, and for some bears as much 90% of their nourishment came from salmon.
In more recent studies, we’ve compared those values to bear diets in places like Kodiak, Alaska where salmon runs may be near historical levels. For Kodiak bears, salmon provides 48% of the annual nourishment for adult females and 68% for adult males, so very similar to the average for bears that once lived in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. This insight is a good indication of how much Northwest aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems have changed in the past 150 years and what has been lost. Fortunately, there are many populations of grizzlies that subsist almost entirely on plant-based foods, such as berries, forbs, grasses, and roots. Thus, while there is still enough food in Northwest wildernesses to support healthy grizzly bear populations, the density and productivity of the populations will be only a fraction of what would occur if there were still healthy, wild salmon runs in the rivers of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
While we’ve always thought of salmon as a wonderful bear food based on Alaskan experiences, salmon in the rivers south of the Canadian border also carry a disease that affects dogs, coyotes, and bears. That disease is known as salmon poisoning disease. The salmon aren’t really poisonous, but they carry a parasite that hatches when consumed by a bear or dog. The parasite implants into the lining of the bear’s digestive tract, and releases a bacteria into the bear’s circulation. In dogs if left untreated, the bacteria kills 90% of those unlucky enough to have eaten any portion of an infected salmon. Fortunately, bears are not affected by that form of the bacteria, but they are susceptible to a new species of that bacteria that occurs widely in Asia and was first reported in Washington in the early 1970s. While the new bacteria makes bears sick for a few days to weeks, it does not appear to kill them. Thus, if Northwest fisheries managers are able to recover salmon populations, relocated grizzly bears in Washington and Idaho will be able to make use of them.

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Early Monday morning, UCLA fired Steve Alford midway through his sixth season. That called for an emergency podcast from Parrish and Norlander. The guys start on the news, then discuss the problems with the expectations of what the UCLA job is (and isn't). From there, there go deep into the candidate pool (20:40) and lay out a lot of names. Then, it's time to preview some good games this week. In order: Marquettte-St. John's (38:02), Nebraska-Maryland (40:40), Texas Tech-West Virginia (43:35), Oklahoma-Kansas (45:20) and Minnesota-Wisconsin (47:35).
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This week, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine released a report from the Insurer Task Force on Opioid Reduction. Joined by many of Ohio’s leading insurance companies, DeWine outlined the goals to fight the epidemic, and ways that insurance company reforms can affect the impact of the opiate crisis here in Ohio.
Also this week, The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) held their annual the work being done around the state to combat the opiate epidemic. Together, these two separate events highlight the importance of all sectors working together to understand their individual roles to counter the opiate epidemic through prevention, intervention and treatment. This unified message will speak volumes as individuals throughout the state come together to play their part.
The leading cause of death for individuals below the age of 50 is now opioid overdose. Relatedly, American average life expectancy has declined for the second year in a row.
The leading cause of death for individuals below the age of 50 is now opioid overdose. Relatedly, American average life expectancy has declined for the second year in a row. The impacts of the crisis are felt in almost every sector of the economy, in almost every family and throughout every community.Our @BrieLusheck highlights recommendations to fight #opiates in AG insurer task force report read the recommendations here Click To Tweet
The Attorney General’s report set forth goals and recommendations organized into three different categories: prevention, intervention and treatment. The 15 recommendations focused on the role insurers should play in the suppressing the opioid crisis and include:
- Insurers should cover and encourage, where appropriate, the use of both non-opioid pain medications and non-pharmacological treatments for pain.
- Insurers should identify and develop targeted education efforts for clinicians who prescribe high volumes of opioids compared with peers in their clinical specialty.
- Insurers should ensure that providers in their networks are aware of and follow applicable opioid prescribing guidelines, which should be more uniform to reduce the amount of opioids prescribed.
- Insurers should develop targeted prevention efforts aimed at reducing the number of opioid prescriptions written for adolescents and young adults who are “opioid-naive.”
- Insurers should develop targeted “first-fill” education programs.
- Insurers should work together to develop communication strategies and use easy-to-understand language to educate the public about the risks of opioids.
- Insurers should educate prescribers about tapering guidelines for patients who use opioids to treat chronic pain, and encourage prescribers, as appropriate, to reduce a patient’s dependence on opioids.
- Insurers should create, use, and continually refine “lock-in” programs to reduce the practice of doctor or pharmacy “shopping” by patients who are seeking opioids.
- Insurers should use multidisciplinary teams, when appropriate, to coordinate care for members with opioid-use disorder.
- Insurers should direct obstetricians and gynecologists in their network to screen pregnant patients for opioid use throughout pregnancy.
- Insurers should accept a standard authorization form for disclosure and use of protected health information to better coordinate the care of its members.
- Insurers should help government partners to coordinate substance-use treatment for members who are preparing to re-enter the community after a period of incarceration.
- The General Assembly should amend state statute so that commercial insurance companies have access to prescription information contained in the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System.
- Insurers should eliminate or expedite prior authorizations for accessing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Insurers should increase reimbursement rates to adequately cover the cost of providing substance-use disorder treatment.
Here at The Center for Community Solutions we have examined the impact of the opioid epidemic on families, the criminal justice system and the behavioral health system and also on ways we can prevent the effects of opioids on future generations through both education and community-based prevention. The prevention work we’ve focused on can be found here, and was highlighted this week at OACBHA’s Opiate Conference.
The various roles that insurance companies, doctors, government, teachers, parents and community leaders can play in putting an end to the opioid crisis for future generations should continue to be highlighted.

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text: A botanical print lends a graphic touch to this slinky crepe Ganni dress. The bodice is detailed with a full centre pleat, and gathers bring texture to the skirt. On-seam hip pockets. 3/4 sleeves. Hidden back zip. Unlined. Fabric: Slinky weave. Shell: 100% viscose. Lining: 59% viscose/41% rayon. Wash cold. Length: 33in / 84cm, from shoulder. Length: 33in / 84cm, from shoulder.

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Yesterday I happened to look up into a particularly clear blue sky to see the graceful gliding of a few seagulls. Whenever I see birds just floating and sliding around the sky like that, with their wings essentially motionless, I can’t help but wish I could know what that feels like. I sure can see what drew the Wright Brothers and others to want to find a way to take to the skies.
Imagine my amazement when I then heard about the Swiss-made Solar Impulse plane that has just now completed an historic flight, landing Thursday, July 9th 2010 in Switzerland. Flying gently, compared to jet airplanes etc., and at a relatively slow 70 kilometres an hour, this was the first time a manned solar powered plane has flown at night. It’s non-stop record-breaking flight was 26 hours, nine minutes and 33 seconds, proving that night flight in a solar plane is possible. It actually had more energy saved in its 12,000 solar battery cells when it landed than when it took off more than a full day earlier. Sounds too good to be true, and yet in this case, it is true.
After emerging victorious from the plane after the historic flight, pilot Andre Borschberg said, “So many things happened since yesterday…And, everything went very well. It is really unbelievable. So, we did better and more than what we expected to do and what we wanted to do. So, it is really a success.”
He went on to say, “It is so important because-that is the most important milestone of the project to demonstrate that it is feasible…It is feasible to fly day and night, which means that this technology can be used to save energy, to produce energy. That is exactly what we wanted to show.”
Seeing it in the air via video (see below), it has such a peaceful air about it, pardon the pun. So gentle and smooth up there, perpetual motion of a sort, flying up there with the sun, by the sun’s power. This propeller driven solar airplane is almost birdlike in its dimensions/weight ratio. It’s as wide as a jumbo jet but only weighs about 1.6 tonnes, or about the same as a mid-sized family car. It’s fascinating to see solar panels all over the wings and tail section. Kind of makes the solar panels seem like the plane’s version of bird feathers.
In describing the challenges they faced, Bertrand Piccard, team chief and co-founder of the solar airplane, said that “something impossible is difficult to achieve.” But they did. “It is time to use this success in the economical and in the political world to demonstrate even more that if we want a sustainable economy, if we want a sustainable world, if we want profitable companies, if we want to create jobs in the future we have to implement this clean tech.” Clean tech, what a great term.
It may be a while before this technology translates to passenger solar air travel etc., given current limitations like weight issues, and battery storage and size concerns, but it feels like we’re really witnessing an early step in moving beyond fossil fuels.
Sort of feels like the universe is letting us learn. We discover ancient decomposed dinosaurs turn into fuel that we can burn for energy, and as we continue to learn and hopefully understand a little too, we get to move on to the next step of cleaner and renewable energy sources. Fire is a lot simpler, whether it’s from wood or fuel. The Solar Impulse’s use and storage of solar power is more complicated. Let us be ready in time, because it feels like we’re cutting it kind of close.
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Years 2&3 Music Concert – Wednesday 24th May
On Wednesday 24th May, children from Years 2 and 3 performed on the piano, guitar, violin and tin whistle to a captive audience of children and parents. The youngest performer was only 6 years old. We were super impressed with their bravery in performing for so many hundred people! Watch clips from the concert here.


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Gray Rotunda, 1st floor
The space between the elevators, stairs, and the Children’s Room is another of Central Library’s rotundas: the Gray Rotunda. Named for its color, it is part of the original building. It leads up to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors. This whole west wing of the building was originally a Museum space and was filled with exhibits. Museum visitors who entered from the Grand Rotunda and walked north through the west wing exhibit spaces would find themselves in this space before moving on to the next exhibit.
Children on Gray Rotunda stairs , circa 1950s
Art, Music & Recreation Room
Moving up to the 2nd floor, the Gray Rotunda was also the access point to the Art, Music & Recreation (AMR) Room until very recently. In the Museum era, this space was where the Museum’s Bird Hall was located. Renovations in 1999 turned the space into AMR, as it operated for the next 20 years.
Taxidermized elephant in Gray Rotunda, undated
Outside the AMR doors in the Gray Rotunda you can still see in the marks in the floor where the Museum fastened a taxidermized elephant. It was one of two on display in the museum. One floor up in the 3rd floor space is a foyer area that leads into administrative offices and the entrance to the Green Roof. Those spaces are not accessible without a staff member. This staircase and eventually elevator were also the main access point for Museum staff to get to the 4th and, formerly, 5th floor. The 4th floor was a Museum staff space for offices, including the Museum Director, subject departments and a large taxidermy area. The 5th floor, also known as the Penthouse, was the 3rd addition added in roughly 1930/1931 on top of the 4th floor. It was mostly used for additional taxidermy work; however, it was removed in 1966 because it was in very poor condition.
Gray Rotunda, 2nd floor, at doors to AMR
AMR entry hallway, with view of mosaic tile floor and art gallery
AMR room interior view
The AMR Room closed in 2020 and remains closed at this time. Just like many other libraries, the pandemic created opportunities to reexamine how we operate to meet the community’s changed needs. In Central Library’s 125-year history the spaces have changed and been repurposed many times to better reflect how patrons use resources and how we can best fulfill their needs. Libraries must be dynamic places and evolve right alongside the communities they serve.
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Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:50:00 ESTThe TCU baseball team has earned its third preseason No. 1 ranking prior to the start of the 2017 season. The Horned Frogs were tabbed D1Baseball.com’s preseason No. 1 putting TCU atop all three preseason polls that have been released thus far.
Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:11:00 ESTMore honors flowed in for a quintet of TCU baseball players. Luken Baker, Elliott Barzilli, Durbin Feltman, Brian Howard and Evan Skoug were named 2nd-team preseason All-Americans by Perfect Game.
Tue, 20 Dec 2016 11:51:00 ESTFor the second time in program history, the TCU baseball team will open the season as the No. 1 team in the country as tabbed by Collegiate Baseball. It marks the eighth straight season that the Horned Frogs will be ranked entering the season.
Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:27:00 ESTThe TCU baseball team leads the nation with five preseason All-Americans as selected by Collegiate Baseball. The Horned Frogs are tied for the national lead with two first-team honorees in DH Luken Baker and RHP Brian Howard.
Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:13:00 ESTHead coach Jim Schlossnagle was a guest on this week's episode of Inside TCU Football.
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:05:00 ESTHead coach Jim Schlossnagle and the TCU baseball team invite fans to save the date for the upcoming First Pitch Banquet which will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Omni Hotel in downtown Fort Worth.
Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:33:00 ESTCam Warner's two-out single in the eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie as Purple rallied for a 4-3 win to clinch the annual Purple-White World Series title.
Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:56:00 ESTThe Purple squad evened the three-game series at a game apiece with a 3-2 victory on Sunday night. The championship game is set for Wednesday afternoon.

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Kate Kate Middleton’s is settling into her new role as Princess of Wales with a seriously chic style. Marking King Charles I’s first state visit as monarch.
The 40-year-old joined her husband Prince William in welcoming the South African president at London’s Horse Guards Parade.
Kate opted for an ultra-regal plum-colored coat dress by British designer Emilia Hicksite, complete with a matching hat, pointed-toe suede pumps and some extra special jewelry.
Apart from wearing a set of diamond and pearl drop earrings that once belonged to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana
The Royal donned Queen Alexandra’s famous three feathers brooch which features the Prince of Wales feathers emblem as noted on the website, the court jeweler
The diamond and ruby brooch with an emerald drop locket dates to 1863 when it was presented to Queen Alexandra after her marriage to King Edward VII,
Queen Consort Camilla beginning in the 2000s Following the ceremonial welcome event, Kate changed into a white Cape gown by Jenny Packham for the state banquet at Buckingham Palace.
She completed the fairytale look with the lovers, not Tiara Another favorite of Diana’s adorned with 38 teardrop-shaped pearls suspended underneath arches right

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I walked up our street today, to the park at the end of the road, and took my morning walk along the footpath by the river.
The river is very low right now. Even the spots that, in winter, are so deep and swift that they might carry you away are now scarcely knee deep, the rounded river rocks clearly visible through the water. In the shallows, water chuckles over rounded rocks, bubbling over tiny falls and tumbling in ankle-deep rapids.
The vast cottonwood trees that lean over the river's edge and dip their gnarled toes in its water smell like sugar. The weekend's soft rain has washed the dust from their leaves and the hot weather has drawn their sap up under their rough bark.
A city of birds finds shelter in the branches of the cottonwoods and, secure in their wooded home, they greet the day with bright conversation. On the lowest branches - the ones that reach out over the river channel - kingfishers are posted along the water's edge like sentries, their heads cocked to one side as they look past the surface reflections to glimpse the silvered, swimming bounty beneath. Now and then one takes flight, aiming itself like a spear and shooting through that mirrored surface, returning to its perch just seconds later, a wriggling fish grasped firmly in its beak.
In the bare snag top of a tall fir tree, an eagle watches the water intently too. The low river means hungry times for these great birds, who often rely upon the larger fish for food. No creature below escapes its gaze; its fierce yellow eyes searching, searching for its morning meal.
In my favourite swimming hole, a large black dog is cheerfully taking his morning exercise, gladly crossing the width of the pond again and again to retrieve a fallen branch thrown with surprising vigour by the elderly woman he accompanies. Finally done with the game, he clambers out onto the sandbar at the far edge of the pool and shakes, back lit rainbow droplets forming a corona all around him.
The path winds through a darkling glade, the sunlight broken into phosporous-bright shards where it breaks through the leaves above. So bright is the glare through the trees to the east that it obscures my view, but beneath them is a wide, still pond. In its surface I can see the green canopy, perfectly reflected.
Dragonflies flit across the surface of the pond, stopping to light from time to time on blades of grass and floating leaves that seem entirely too delicate to support them. While resting there, they look for all the world as if they are sitting on the glass of a framed painting, on the surface but somehow not of it.
Sometimes, I think, life can feel that way too: as if we are traveling on the surface of it but not really a part of what is going on around us. There is a calmness in that form of observation and a clarity in remarking upon the smallest steps in the great, sweeping dance around us but, really, we are all partners in it too. We may step off the floor to draw a breath now and again, and to listen to the music, but soon life takes our hand and draws us out onto the floor again to take our place within the figures it turns.
So, this Monday, this start of the week, this beginning of a new song, I wish you this: May you have time to step back and draw a breath, to admire the beauty and grace of the world turning all around you, but - most of all - may you find joy in being a part of the dance.

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The number of cases of bullying and cyberbullying in the Philippines has been increasing.
What with the story of Amanda Todd, who committed suicide just a few days ago, there has been both local and international calls for action to address this concern.
October is BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH.
Do you know that according to our research, both the bullied and bullies are at a higher risk of suffering from some sort of depression?
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Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has acknowledged the Federal Court of Australia's judgment in the second COVID-19 business interruption test case that had grasped the attention of insurance providers for the past few months.
Last week, Justice Jayne Jagot shared the summary of her judgment via a livestream, upholding the arguments advanced by insurers in eight of the nine matters in the test case.
The Federal Court also noted that the cover had been triggered, but had substantial issues regarding how the policyholder could prove any relevant BI. In a separate case, it ruled that insurers could not rely on a section of Victorian property legislation to exclude liability.
IAG said in a statement that it would consider the potential impact of the judgment on its BI provision announced in November 2020, with any required update to be provided at the appropriate time.
In November, the Federal Court will set aside time to hear any appeal regarding its decision in its full court as part of the test case process.
IAG said it will review the court's ruling to determine whether an appeal is needed. Meanwhile, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) confirmed that it is also reviewing the details of the test case, including the court's decision.
Last week, ICA CEO Andrew Hall commented that the ruling is a significant step towards finalising other issues related to BI insurance in Australia.
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Dubai: The Department of Labor and Employment announced on Thursday that the period from 9 to 12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1441H, corresponding to July 30-August 2, will be a paid leave for all private sector workers in the event of Arafat and Eid day. Al Adha.
Earlier, the UAE Federal Authority for Labor announced that the Eid Al Adha holidays for government and coalition organizations would begin on Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2. Work will resume on Monday, August 3.

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Since its introduction in 1960, laser technology has rapidly found applications in manufacturing. Subsequently, as the understanding of the underlying theory has deepened, various types of lasers have evolved, broadening their application range and progressively increasing their scale of use, leading to substantial societal and economic benefits.
As one of the high technologies, laser technology is a major hallmark of the scientific and technological advancements in the 20th century and forms an integral part of optoelectronics in the modern information society.
It not only garners high attention from technologically advanced nations but also from many developing countries, which invest heavily in it.
Since the 1980s, many governments have incorporated laser technology into their national development plans. For instance, the UK’s AWE, the US’s laser fusion program, and Japan’s five-year laser research plan.
The implementation of these plans has accelerated the development of laser technology, fostering a vibrant and emerging industry.
Simultaneously, the progression of laser technology has significantly propelled advancements and improvements across various technologies, disciplines, and levels of production, making a global impact.
Overseas, ceramic anilox rollers laser-engraved for flexographic printing have been in use for many years, with quality being the key to their success. Laser engraving machines can inscribe continuous, seamless patterns on printing cylinders.
However, for non-continuous patterns, the cost of laser-engraved plates and cylinders can be higher. While the long lifespan and high print quality of the plates and cylinders can offset the higher platemaking cost, this expense could still slow the development of laser engraving technology.
Currently, quality remains a crucial factor, but the focus has shifted towards productivity. Print shops demand high line-count anilox rollers with good engraving quality, which takes a considerable amount of time.
To increase quality and reduce costs, laser engraving technology needs to be improved, and the speed of laser engraving must be increased. Gratifying progress has been made in this regard.
In principle, it’s straightforward to use a laser to engrave a grid pattern on a roller coated with ceramic. The ceramic roller is placed on a lathe and rotated, a laser beam is focused on the roller’s surface, and the beam moves along the length of the roller, turning on and off continuously.
Consequently, the roller’s surface is filled with small holes. The size and pattern of the grid depend on many variable factors.
For rough grid engraving, like glue rollers, a slight improvement to the process is sufficient. However, engraving high-quality anilox rollers is a completely different story. Flexographic printing shops need anilox rollers that deliver consistent ink performance.
This means that the grid shape must be uniform, and volume variations should be minimized. The grid pattern also needs to be regular to ensure even ink transfer, especially when printing solid areas.
Laser engraving is a common technique in laser technology. There are three types of laser engraving: CO2 laser engraving, Nd: YAG laser engraving, and excimer laser engraving. Each of these laser engraving techniques has its unique characteristics and advantages, making them suitable for different application areas.
In the late 1970s, Buekley and Jenkins began developing laser-engraved anilox rollers. Prior to this, the majority were engraved using CO2 lasers with gas-based carbon dioxide as the laser medium.
CO2 laser-engraved anilox rollers have largely met the development needs of the flexographic printing industry, especially the packaging printing industry.
The successful application of laser-engraved ceramic anilox rollers in flexographic printing presses can be considered one of the key factors contributing to the rapid development of flexographic printing in recent years.
This has allowed flexography to compete with lithography and gravure printing. The CO2 laser engraving machine has undergone three stages of development:
The first generation of carbon dioxide laser engraving machines essentially used lasers as amplified scales of light pens, controlled by a foot switch, which could be employed to replicate calligraphy, curvilinear images, and portraits. The laser etches an image similar to the original on the workpiece. This is a simple, primitive CO2 laser engraver, low in cost.
The second generation of CO2 laser engravers is designed for engraving woodcut images, controlled by a single-chip machine to scan the light spot line by line on the XY platform. The laser is turned off at the bright parts of the original, and on at the dark parts, thus processing a black and white image.
The focus diameter of the laser is 0.4mm, and the black regions of the image are essentially composed of a series of lines 0.4mm wide and 2.2mm deep.
An image can be divided into 550 lines, and the read head can also perform synchronous scanning. The read head has a 0.4mm aperture, consisting of a semiconductor light tube and a receiving tube, which receives the reflected light of the image illuminated by the emission tube, and controls the switch of the CO2 laser after taking the threshold value via the single-chip machine.
The third generation of CO2 laser engravers replaces the single-chip with a personal computer in the control system, hence it is also known as a microcomputer-controlled CO2 laser engraver.
It uses a CCD camera to read in 512*512 pixels and their grayscale levels at once. The dithering method is used to convert 256 grayscale levels into the black dot density of the area, greatly compressing the information capacity, overcoming the brightness and grayscale levels of the image, solving the problem of image enlargement and reduction, and completing the reading of three-dimensional and large-scale images as well as the storage and processing of multiple image information.
Efforts are constantly being made to improve the quality of laser-engraved ceramic anilox rollers, so that the quality of flexographic printing products can catch up with or even surpass offset and gravure printing.
Therefore, by improving plate-making precision, strictly requiring the fineness (line number) and ink storage capacity of ceramic anilox rollers, after several years of exploration and effort, Nd: YAG laser-engraved ceramic anilox rollers were finally launched around 1996.
Nd: YAG lasers are made by doping the yttrium aluminum garnet (Y3AL3O12) substrate with neodymium oxide (Nd2O3). The activated ions are also neodymium ions, with an output wavelength of 1.06um.
Due to Nd: YAG’s narrow fluorescence spectral line, high quantum efficiency, and good thermal conductivity, it is the only solid-state laser capable of continuous operation among the three types of solid-state lasers, and is commonly used in laser thermal processing.
The excimer laser is a high-power, high-efficiency ultraviolet laser. It plays an important role in the microfabrication of ceramics, polymers, and other materials due to its many characteristics. With the continuous growth of microfabrication and high-precision demands, since the advent of the excimer laser, it has been highly valued by countries around the world.
The Eureka Plan of the European Community (EREKA), the Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Towards the 21st Century (AMMTRI) of the Japanese government, as well as China’s 863 Program and Super 863 Program, all prioritize the development of excimer lasers, which has progressed rapidly.
The mechanism of excimer laser engraving: Excimer laser etching is a direct photochemical process on materials. The mechanism by which the excimer laser interacts with the processed material is called ablation, including photo-induced bond breaking and product explosion.
When the energy of the excimer laser photon is greater than the chemical bond energy of the polymer, the chemical bond is broken, the specific volume of a small area on the material surface suddenly increases, and when the bond breakage rate exceeds a certain threshold, the surface fragments peel off, completing the etching.
The advent and evolution of excimer lasers have provided powerful tools for a broad range of industrial applications and scientific research.
Given their wavelength in the ultraviolet and deep ultraviolet spectrum, high pulse energy and photon energy, high repetition rate, and narrow pulse width, most metals and non-metals strongly absorb ultraviolet light. This absorption enables excimer lasers to accomplish tasks that other laser heat treatments can’t, thereby expanding the application range of laser processing.
As the stability and reliability of excimer lasers have improved in recent years, they have found wide-ranging applications in biomedical science, materials science, microfabrication, and photochemistry.
Upon analysis, it is evident that YAG lasers excel in the processing of metallic materials, while CO2 lasers are superior for non-metallic materials. Excimer lasers, on the other hand, have an advantage in microfabrication and high-precision tasks.
The use of Nd: YAG laser engraving technology in the production of flexographic printing rollers has significantly enhanced the performance of engraved products and spurred advancements in laser engraving technology itself. As the technology in this area continues to mature, we anticipate even greater achievements in the future.
Looking at the current state of global laser engraving technology, CO2 laser engraving, YAG laser engraving, and excimer laser engraving each demonstrate their unique strengths as well as certain shortcomings.
The coordinated operation of these three processing methods, expanding product variety, and enhancing the performance of engraved products, are undoubtedly the best choices for current laser engraving processing of ceramic anilox rollers.
Therefore, suppliers of laser engraving equipment typically provide both CO2 and YAG lasers in their packages, while high-precision engraving should utilize excimer lasers. Excimer laser engraving processing is the primary research direction for high-precision fabrication.


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Role and objectives of operations
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2017 Volkswagen CC Review
When our team at Norm Reeves Volkswagen Superstore in Irvine set out to write this 2017 Volkswagen CC Review, we asked ourselves: what are the four most important elements of a great sedan? We decided that the answer is simple: design, technology, performance, and safety.
We hope that this article gives our drivers in Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Newport Beach a thorough understanding of how the Volkswagen CC fares in these categories.
If you have any further questions, reach out to us at Norm Reeves Volkswagen Superstore in Irvine.
Volkswagen CC Design
The craftsmanship of this sedan will turn heads and raise eyebrows all throughout Southern California. Its Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime, running lights will brightly announce your arrival; and its LED taillights will remind everyone what you’re driving while you pull away, as they’re designed in a CC pattern.
Finally, the available five-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels give the sedan the perfect stylish base to build upon.
2017 Volkswagen CC Technology
All the bells and whistles in the cabin contribute to a thrilling driving experience.
One of the main entertainment features is VW Car-Net App-Connect with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. With the compatible smartphone, operating system, and mobile applications, you can access your calls, messages, emails, music, navigation, and more, right there on the sedan’s vibrant display screen.
Volkswagen CC Performance
The 2017 Volkswagen CC comes standard with a sporty gasoline power plant. With premium fuel, its 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine delivers up to 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque.
However, you don’t have to break the bank to command all this power. With fuel economy ratings of 22 city mpg, 31 highway mpg, and 25 combined mpg, you can save money and the environment at the same time.*
2017 Volkswagen CC Safety
Let’s be honest…at the end of the day, a safe drive is the most crucial thing. That’s why we saved the best for last – the safety systems in the Volkswagen CC.
Its Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will initiate emergency protocols that could save your life in the event of an accident. After a collision that triggers the airbags, the ICRS will turn off the fuel pump, which could prevent a fire or explosion. It’ll also unlock the doors, which will allow you and your passengers to exit the vehicle as quickly as possible. Lastly, it’ll activate the hazard lights, which tells other drivers to stay clear and that you need help.
It, too, has an automatic brake disc drying function to help prevent a collision in the first place. Whenever you engage the windshield wipers, this system will wipe the disc brakes dry so that they’re operating at maximum capacity.
Test Drive the Volkswagen CC
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The concert was initially scheduled for a smaller venue in the University (Trinity Hall) and was later moved to the Anson Room.
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Estonian startup Bisly, which makes green building affordable, raised €3.6 million in a funding round led by Aconterra; supported by Second Century Ventures, REACH UK, SmartCap Green Fund, Pinorena Capital, and various angel investors. Bisly is on a mission to convert conventional buildings into Intelligent Buildings, the vanguard of smart, energy-efficient construction.
It’s common knowledge that buildings are responsible for a whopping 40% of annual global carbon dioxide emissions. While one might assume that this primarily stems from the construction phase, in reality, a significant chunk, around 28%, is attributed to the operational aspect of buildings. Heating, cooling, and lighting consume vast amounts of energy, making it crucial to do so more efficiently.
The Tallinn-based startup works with both commercial and residential properties and is currently deploying projects in cooperation with over 25 real estate developers and funds. The new funding will be used to capture a fast-growing market by widening and deepening Bisly’s market engagement in Europe, with an emphasis on the Nordics, DACH region, and the UK.
Making buildings intelligent
Intelligent buildings extend the potential of smart buildings to be even more efficient by integrating and optimising individual smart controllers for functions such as HVAC, lighting, and security in a single platform.
Bisly’s open-standard tech offers a way to drastically reduce total project costs and easily install sensors with secure, bank-grade encryption. Combining all aspects of intelligent building into one platform, Bisly reduces acquisition costs to be near parity with traditional construction and management practices while drastically cutting installation and running costs. In five years, Bisly has captured 25% of the Estonian market share in building automation.
The global Intelligent Building market is forecasted to hit $148 billion by 2027, a rise of 11.4% CAGR from its current $86 billion value. This market upturn is mainly incentivised by strident ESG compliance and high energy costs. In line with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, EPBD (the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) sets strict energy efficiency standards for utilising energy in buildings. However, currently, 75% of EU buildings do not meet these new standards.
“With our unified intelligent building platform, Bisly is simplifying a very complex industry that is addressing the even more complex problem of climate change,” said Bisly CEO and co-founder Siim Vips. “People are just becoming familiar with the concept of smart homes or smart buildings, and intelligent buildings go even a step beyond that. We are driven by a high degree of urgency and by the fact that our solution will get more buildings into sustainable operations in less time and less money than any other solution on the market.”
“SmartCap Green Fund’s main objective is to support early-stage green technology companies, whose product or service is directly contributing to meeting the climate goals,” said Sille Pettai, Member of the Board and Fund Manager at SmartCap.
Estonia, which places a strong emphasis on digital innovation and sustainability, is emerging as a hotspot for startups in construction automation and intelligent energy management. Its largest business park is now running an artificial intelligence-based energy management system in all its office buildings to save energy and operating costs.


Magda is a charming Bulgarian pop-folk singer. In her repertoire are dominated the fast and rhythmic songs, as well as extremely powerful ballads. The artiste’s voice is interesting, very specific and memorable. She has concerts in Macedonia, United Kingdom, Albania, Turkey and others.
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The MRF5S19060MR1 2 GHz discrete RF power transistor in plastic packaging, is from Motorola. The device is designed to deliver 12 watts of average power when used in N-CDMA amplifier systems at 1.93 to 1.99 GHz. Additional typical 2-carrier N-CDMA performance characteristics of the MRF5S19060MR1 include: gain - 13.5 dB; ACPR - 51 dBc; IM3 - 㪽 dBc; and drain efficiency - 23%. The MRF5S19060M is qualified with an operating junction temperature of 200°C in plastic.


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RGU-10C, Residual current relay
Electronic residual current protection relay of the WG series, connected to the external transformers of the WG / WGC series. Superimmunized type relay with high frequency currents filtering and high immunity. True RMS measurement (TRMS).
The RGU-10 relays associated with WG transformers offer smart residual current protection. Their design features guarantee maximum security and electrical service continuity, avoiding unwanted tripping.
Viewing the instantaneous leakage value on the display, together with the prealarm indicators, makes it possible to obtain information on the status of lines to be protected, and to perform adequate preventive maintenance.
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UPDATE 2: Samsung has announced publicly that it has not considered nor is it interested in buying RIM, according to Reuters.
Following BlackBerry's demise in the government and enterprise space, the Korean giant is muscling its way in after it was granted approval for U.S. government use in May.
The South Korean company's stock dropped by almost 5 percent, wiping $8 billion off its market cap. It may be small change for Samsung, but fears for profit growth remain.
Well, that was quick. Less than 24 hours after one analyst said Samsung could be interested in buying BlackBerry 10 licenses, the smartphone giant poured cold water on the rumors.
Samsung is likely heading towards a record quarter as it expects to rake in nearly $40 billion in sales for a period of three months alone, backed up by its supply chain profits.
Samsung is gearing up for the U.S. launch of its Galaxy S III smartphone, but not if Apple can do something about it first.
Samsung's record first quarter put the company ahead of Nokia in handset sales, and in front of Apple in smartphone sales. Is the company unstoppable?
After being accused of employing child labor in a supplier's factory, Samsung said it will "terminate" any contracts with companies that do not adhere to its strict policies.
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What Is Medical Billing Coding – Medical billing and coding is a rising star in healthcare today. This 100% online course will prepare you to start a career in this highly sought-after industry and earn the medical billing and coding professional certification that best suits your interests and career goals.
You will learn how to use the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and CPT Type II and ICD-10 codes. Additionally, you will gain experience using medical billing and coding software. After completing the course, you will receive a voucher for the certification exam of your choice: CPC, CCA or CBCS.
What Is Medical Billing Coding
Medical billers and coders are responsible for handling patient data, including medical records and related insurance. In this case, you enter the patient’s diagnosis and request payment from the patient’s insurance company. You will play a key role in ensuring that healthcare providers are promptly and accurately paid for the care they provide to patients.
Medical Billing And Coding Salary Guide
Yes. Medical coders translate patient care into current practice terminology (cpt). Their primary responsibility is to ensure that medical services provided are accurately coded. Medical billers are responsible for generating the claim based on the codes provided by the medical coder. Many professionals in this field do both medical billing and medical coding.
Entry-level positions typically require a certificate and either a certification exam or an associate’s degree in medical billing and coding. Additionally, medical billing and coding professionals must understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (hipaa).
In most cases, it takes one to three years to become a medical biller and code. A medical billing and coding certificate can take up to one year to complete, while an associate’s degree can take up to three years.
Acquiring a cpc, cca or cbcs certification means that a person has attained proficiency in medical billing and coding. A certificate is invaluable to a student’s career goals. Students have the opportunity to make confident, informed decisions about the national certification of their choice.
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The Certified Professional Coder (CBC) exam is offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AABC). This is the gold standard entry-level coding certification for physician or professional payment coders.
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) is offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). It is an entry-level medical coding certification in all settings, from a physician’s practice to an inpatient hospital setting.
The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (cbcs) is offered by the National Health Careers Association (nha) and is currently the entry-level medical billing certification for clinical practices. In summer 2021, the exam will become an entry-level billing and coding certification that includes icd-10-cm, cpt and hcpcs level ii testing.
U.S. News & World Report ranked medical record technicians (professionals who do medical billing, medical coding, or both) #9 on its “25 Best Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree” list and #12 on its first list. Health support jobs. ” and on the “100 Best Jobs” list.
Exploring The Pros Of Medical Coding And Billing For Introverts
Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a physician assistant in a network of rural health clinics and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist and medical records auditor. Nancy holds a bachelor’s degree in professional education and has developed and taught physician assistant programs.
Latisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He has six years of teaching experience in Medical Billing and Coding and Medical Assisting. He currently works as an HIM analyst at a long-term care facility located outside of Alabama. From hospitals and clinics to nursing homes and nursing homes, medical billers and coders translate doctors’ prescriptions, procedures and services into codes that can be submitted to insurance companies and other payers such as Medicare and Medicaid. This process positions hospitals and other medical facilities as they are directly related to the company’s revenue cycle. Without their efforts, care providers would not be paid for their important work.
Medical coders translate the care a patient receives into codes that the medical biller submits for reimbursement. Both jobs involve accuracy testing and review because these activities affect the healthcare organization’s revenue and compliance with federal regulations.
Compared to other careers in the medical field, billers and coders can quickly get the education they need in less than nine months. This is good news for future professionals and the health sector. Job opportunities are growing at twice the average rate, and medical billers and coders are in high demand.
Difference Between Medical Coding And Medical Billing
Although many people think that medical coders and billers are the same thing, they are actually two separate jobs. Some employers, especially smaller companies, hire one person to do both jobs. Often, especially in larger companies, separate billers and coders are employed.
You can study to become a medical biller, medical coder or billing/coder. You will choose your academic path depending on your interests, time for study and work goals.
Both medical billers and coders perform tasks in a healthcare organization’s revenue cycle. This cycle begins after the patient receives care and continues until the provider receives full payment from insurance companies, other payers, and/or patients.
Billing and coding duties require attention to detail, computer skills and excellent communication skills. “Accuracy and compliance impact more than physician reimbursement,” explains Robin Korn, MBA, RHIA, CPHQ, assistant clinical coder at Purdue University Global. “Proper Coding and Billing Protects a Healthcare Organization from Fraud Investigations.”
What’s It Like Working From Home As A Medical Biller And Coder?
“What’s special about this field is the variety of paths that filers and coders can take,” says MPH, RN, RHIA, CRAT, CMAC, assistant dean for accreditation at Purdue University Global. Nancy Swittek says. “You can work on the billing side or the coding side or both sides. Medical coding also has subgroups. As a medical biller and coder, you have a variety of options.
Medical coders update patient files using one or more coding systems. They first decode notes from a doctor, nurse, surgeon, technician or nurse to determine which procedure and diagnosis codes best reflect the care the patient received.
It sounds simple, but requires immense skill and knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology. If a patient is seeing a doctor because of difficulty breathing, coding is not as simple as finding an “asthma” code. In fact, there are 18 possible codes for this one condition, depending on the type, severity, and exposure of asthma.
Once medical coders complete their work on patient records, medical billers enter. They take the assigned codes and the patient’s insurance information and then enter that information into the hospital or medical facility’s billing software. The information is submitted to the insurance company or other payer for reimbursement.
A Day In The Life Of A Medical Biller And Coder
Medical billers may interact with medical coders, insurance companies, and patients. If patients are responsible for a portion of the cost of treatment, medical billers prepare statements for the patient and sometimes work together to develop a payment plan.
Medical billers and coders work together to ensure that claims are processed accurately and completely. It helps the medical facility or doctor to get paid on time.
You can learn to be a medical biller or medical coder, or you can take a program that includes both. Additionally, programs teach different coding styles. “Research what professional credential, experience level, or type of education is required in your area and choose a program that meets those criteria,” says Schweidek. Also consider the type of workplace you want to work in, as some programs are better suited to hospitals or doctors’ offices.
Once you decide on the right program, you have the option of studying online or in person. Both options cover the same material, so choosing one is a matter of preference or convenience. Consider how you study best, your family or work responsibilities, your schedule, and the projects that most appeal to you. Online education can give you more options because you are not limited by geography.
Billing & Coding
Certifications serve as proof of your billing and coding skills that go beyond completing a degree or training program. To get certified, you must prepare and pass a rigorous exam. Certification is optional, but many employers require it. This can greatly increase your job prospects and even your salary. Some common certifications are:
Certified Coding Associate (CCA): This entry-level certification is often earned by medical billers and coders who have recently completed a degree or educational program.
Your education in billing and coding will teach you a lot, but some lessons are best learned through on-the-job experience.
During school: Look for job shadowing or internship opportunities. Most bachelor’s degrees in health information management or healthcare administration require an internship where you gain work experience. “Internships help you understand what jobs are out there,” says Korn.
Adapting To Changes In Medical Billing And Coding
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Pennsylvania's governor is giving state lawmakers until Friday to reach an agreement on legalizing table games, and he's holding the jobs of 1,100 state workers as hostage.
Gov. Ed Rendell said he needs the tax revenues generated by Pennsylvania casinos to balance the state budget. State media outlets have quoted Rendell as saying he needs to have a bill on his desk by this week or he will be forced to lay off up to 1,100 state workers.
The Pennsylvania legislature is back in session today, following a two-week holiday break. The passage of Senate Bill 711, which would legalize table games, is high on the agenda.
The state's two statehouses disagree on adding an additional resort gaming license.
Spokesmen for the majority parties in both houses were optimistic that a bill could get done this week.
The bill would allow slot machine-only casinos, such as Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s casino in Bethlehem, to add table games with the revenues taxed initially at 14 percent. In 2011, the tax rate would decrease to 12 percent.
The up-front license fees in the bill could range between $7.5 million and $16.5 million to install table games.
Sands executives have said the casino would add table games immediately after the governor signs the bill into law.
Susquehanna Financial Group gaming analyst Robert LaFleur said table games give the Sands Bethlehem an advantage over Atlantic City casinos because of its proximity to New York City.
"(The) property is about an hour closer than Atlantic City to the North New Jersey-New York City area, so the addition of table games could draw additional visitation from this area," LaFleur told investors.
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The marching band performed at the 49th annual Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University last month.
"We were amazing," said Board of Education president Shari Bardash-Eivers . "We looked great, we sounded great and our lines were straight."
The band, which consists of 210 members, performed next to last and played hits like Taio Cruz’s “Dynamite,” Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” Enrique Iglesias’s “I Like It” and “Forget You” by Cee Lo Green.
"I enjoyed every minute of it," said school board member Tina Diamond.
MSG Varsity will feature Farmingdale High School in “The Marching Bands,” a three-hour television broadcast of this year's festival on Thanksgiving Day from 2 to 5 p.m.
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JOHN SPOKUS | BALTIMORE, MARYLAND United States | 10/30/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The Flamin' Groovies were like two separate bands. The first with original vocalist Roy Loney is grossly under showcased here with just the classics "Teenage Head" and "Slow Death" as a token nod to a line-up that actually made the group's best music. This collection mainly highlights the albums by the Loney-less later line up led by guitarist Cyril Jordan and vocalist Chris White whose biggest claim to fame is the proto- power pop classic/anthem "Shake Some Action" included here along with an overview of the rest of that line-up's output which owes a lot to the mid sixties Beatles and maybe more to The Byrds jangly Rickenbacker 12 string sound. As they went on the original ideas became less and less and they did a lot of cover versions (Beatles, Stones, Byrds, Dylan etc.). Still this compilation is a fun rock n'roll party record, but a little more of the earlier stuff would've been nice."
Well-selected sampler of the Cyril Jordan years of the Groov
TimothyFarrell22 | Massachusetts | 06/28/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"During Cyril Jordan's years as The Groovies' leader, they produced one great album ("Shake Some Action") and several very uneven ones. While the albums released after "Shake Some Action" all had their moments, they were often dragged down by hastilly-written filler material and odd cover choices. This compilation and "Shake Some Action" are the only essential purchases of that era. Most of the great songs from each album are included, showing how at their best, The Groovies were one of the most exicting rock bands of the decade. If you're only a casual fan who has heard a song or two off a sampler of 70's power-pop, this is really all you need. Some will complain about the absense of material from the Roy Loney years with the exception of one song. While the band was great in that period and I feel a good compilation of those years needs to be produced urgently, the decision to leave if off this compilation may be wise. The band changed imensley when the leader changed, so its almost as if The Groovies were two different bands. The early band favored raw roots rock with a sense of humor. The latter band were very much power-pop revisionists of the British Invasion and played without any trace of irony. Having equal amounts of both periods on the same sampler may have led to a disjointed feeling. If they were to make one, it would be critical to put it in chronological order to show the evolution. Also the inclusion of the classic "Slow Death" with short-time vocalist Chris Wilson is a wise decision, as this is a classic song that wasn't included on any of the studio albums. If you don't want to purchase the albums, this compilation would be a good choice. At their best, The Groovies were one of the best rock 'n' roll bands in the world."
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Simone Oltolina | Morbio Inferiore, TI Switzerland | 01/27/2001
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"Flamin' groovies are quite possibly the best "classic rock" band you've never heard of... Being a cult band they never hit commercial success. Why? Well, because they played the wrong kind of music (bluesy rock 'n' roll, with a pinch of British Invasion in the mix) in an era which was soon going to be dominated by "hippie culture and raga-rock freakouts" as the All Music Guide states. Let's be honest: most alleged "classic" rock sounds outdated and definitely overrated but the Flamin' are just as good today as they were 30 years ago! This collection contains truly their best songs and is therefore the record to own!"
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Bill Woods | ROSE HILL Mauritius | 03/18/2000
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"It is a shame this band never reached the commercial success that their music warranted. Possibly the Big Guy Upstairs got them mixed them up with the Knack when it was supposed to be their shot at the big time. Anyway, there are a couple of really classic songs on this album which deserve wider recognition. The opening to Shake Some Action has to be the one of the best ever. If John Lennon ever heard these guys he would be really proud. Anyone reading this should do whatever it takes to track down anything by the Sunnyboys or Radio Birdman, Australian bands circa 1976-1983, who were heavily influenced by the Groovies; although they both have a harder edge. In particular look out for 'Aloha Steve and Dano' by Radio Birdman which uses the Hawaii Five-O theme in a way you will really dig. Good luck."


A slot is a thin opening in something that allows you to pass objects through it. For example, you can mail letters and postcards through a letter slot in your mailbox. A slot is also a small hole in the side of a computer motherboard that can be used to connect additional devices such as expansion cards or hard drives. You can also find slots on smartphones and tablets.
In a slot machine, a random number generator (RNG) determines the outcome of each spin. The computer then records the sequence of three numbers and finds the corresponding reel location. The combination of symbols on the reels then triggers a bonus round or free spins. The payouts for these rounds are determined by the game’s pay table, which is displayed on-screen during play.
When you’re playing a slot, it’s important to know the rules and payout structure before you begin. This will help you make the best decisions about how much to bet and whether you’re aiming for one big win or several smaller wins. It’s also a good idea to set a budget before you start playing and stick to it.
Whether you’re playing online or at a casino, there are many ways to learn about the game’s rules and symbols. You can look for a helpful guide on the game’s website, read the pay table or watch a video tutorial. Some casinos even offer a free trial of their games.
The pay table of a slot is a detailed information screen that lists the symbols and their values in a given game. It shows how much you can win if you land matching symbols on a payline, and often includes pictures of each symbol. It can also mention special symbols such as wilds and scatters, and explain how they work. Some pay tables are animated, which makes them easier to understand.
There are a variety of different slot machine types, from classic fruit machines to modern video slots with multiple paylines. They can be played with cash or, in “ticket-in, ticket-out” machines, a paper ticket with a barcode. Players insert the tickets or cash into a slot and activate the machine by pressing a lever or button (either physical or on a touchscreen). The reels then spin, and if the symbols match a winning combination, the player receives credits based on the paytable.
The paytable of a slot machine is usually displayed above and below the reels, or, in video slot machines, within a help menu. It may contain a picture of each symbol, together with the amount you can win for landing them on a payline (typically 3, 4 or 5). Some pay tables are illustrated with animations, which can make them easier to understand.
The odds of hitting the jackpot on a progressive slot machine are the same as for any other game, but you need to bet enough money to qualify for the jackpot. Many of these machines have minimum bet requirements and some also have a maximum bet requirement.


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On today’s episode of Ingrid Dishes, Ingrid Nilsen aka Missglamorazzi shares her recipe for these delicious and very sharable french toast skewers! For this recipe, Ingrid was inspired by her childhood memories of watching her mom make french toast on many a weekend. This twist on the classic dish is easy to share and super fun to eat. Have a get-together or brunch coming up? These delectable, breakfast treats will be a surefire hit. Give them a try and let us know how they came out in the comments below!
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FRENCH TOAST SKEWERS RECIPE:
6 thick bread slices
Splash vanilla extract
Splash almond milk
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Couple dashes cinnamon
Pure maple syrup
1. Crack eggs into bowl and whisk briefly to break yolks.
2. Add almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon and combine thoroughly.
3. Soak slices of bread in egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
4. If griddle or pan isn’t nonstick, heat up surface with coconut oil.
5. Place coated bread slices onto griddle/pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, flipping once.
6. Let slices cool, then cut into bite sized pieces.
7. Stack bread pieces on skewers with strawberries and blueberries.
8. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.
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Man to face court over car park assault
A 29-year-old man is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court next month charged with a car park bashing on the Sunshine Coast.
A 32-year old Buderim man suffered serious head and facial injuries when a group of men allegedly attacked him in a basement car park at Mooloolaba earlier this month.
Police have arrested and charged the 29-year-old Maroochydore man with assault occasioning bodily harm and other offences.
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Tom Brady's latest comeback bid came up short, and the Miami Dolphins helped their playoff chances with a 24-20 breakthrough victory Sunday over the AFC East-leading New England Patriots.
Tom Brady’s latest comeback bid came up short, and the Miami Dolphins helped their playoff chances with a 24-20 breakthrough victory Sunday over the AFC East-leading New England Patriots.
A fourth-down pass from Brady was intercepted by reserve safety Michael Thomas in the end zone with 2 seconds left, and Miami held on to win.
The Patriots had mounted second-half rallies to win their past three games, and Brady moved them from their own 20 with 1:15 remaining to the Miami 14. But he threw three consecutive incompletions before Thomas sealed the third consecutive victory for the Dolphins (8-6), who improved to 5-2 since tackle Jonathan Martin left the team in a bullying scandal.
Miami snapped a streak of seven consecutive losses against the Patriots (10-4).
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