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Turkey is entering a new period with the Ergenekon investigations, which officially began in June 2007. According to the prosecutors, Ergenekon is an underground terrorist organization which was established to control the country, a ‘deep state’ that has infiltrated nearly all levels of government, especially the military. Its aim is to incite public chaos and a military coup with the ultimate goal of overthrowing the incumbent Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Some Turks hope that these investigations constitute a modernizing and democratising process, while others view it as revenge wreaked in response to the fall of the Welfare Party (RP) in February 1997. But either way, in the nearly two years of trials devoted to this investigation so far, prosecutors have failed to procure a single conviction. Moreover, the arrest of Mehmet Haberal – a world-renowned surgeon and founder of Baskent University – and the house raid on Turkan Saylan – a 73-year-old professor undergoing chemotherapy and a founding member of the CYDD, a charitable organization that initiated funding of educational scholarships for poor girls in eastern Turkey – have prompted the outside world to view the investigation with a little more suspicion.
What they have yet to take fully into their reckoning is the human rights violations and many inconsistencies that have surrounded the investigation.
A blind eye?
One of the most important human rights is the “right to liberty”. In Turkey, this right can be limited only under specific conditions as explained in the ECHR Article 5, and the Turkish Constitution, Article 19. Arrest verdicts constitute an important part of the Ergenekon case. This is because some of the people charged with being a member of the Ergenekon organization have been remanded in prison without charges for nearly a year.
Take the Mehmet Haberal section of the 3rd Ergenekon indictment. According to many legal experts, no evidence connects Mr. Haberal to any terrorist act or any violent organization. Yet he is accused of being in contact with some of the Ergenekon defendants. All of those defendants, however, held important positions. Haberal is accused of contacting one Doğu Perinçek, who has a doctorate degree in law and is also the leader of a political party. But these contacts predate the period in which the crimes for which Perinçek is charged took place. Mehmet Haberal owns nearly 50 medical clinics and hospitals around Turkey, he was rector and founder of Baskent University, and owns many companies. He was bound to be in touch with many of the government officials who have since been indicted in these investigations. That in itself doesn’t prove his guilt. It is guilt by association.
After his verdict was handed down by the court, he suffered from heart failure and is not about to make a dramatic escape in this condition. Nevertheless, on April 5-6, 2010 he was questioned for the first time by the court and judges, who asked him 80 questions, all of which were unrelated to the crimes that he has been charged with. They decided that he should stay in detention in case he absconded. After that his lawyers filed a complaint about the judges and applied to the appeals court –Yargitay. Yargitay gave a verdict against the judges and fined nine of them 1,500 Turkish Lira ($ 1000) each on the grounds of detaining a person with a deteriorating health condition for more than a year.
Fatih Hilmioglu also suffers, this time from a life-threatening cirrhosis disease. On December 24, 2009, the president of the 14th Istanbul High Criminal Court stated that “Fatih Hilmioglu should be released because under Turkey’s regulations, he has the risk of liver cancer, and staying in prison means his life could be in danger. Furthermore, there is no risk of his flight or the destruction of evidence”. Unfortunately, another two members of the court voted against Fatih Hilmioglu and he remains in hospitalised imprisonment.
When we look at the arrest verdicts, nearly all of them have the same paragraph: “It has been understood that the suspects have attempted to abolish the government of Turkey or attempted to obstruct its working. Because of the facts that show a high possibility of those crimes, it has been decided that the arrests of the suspects should continue”. According to the ECHR, a suspect should also constitute a risk of fleeing or committing another crime. The Turkish constitution also has an article that is similar to ECHR 5/1-c: according to the Turkish Constitution Article 19: “Individuals against whom there is strong evidence of having committed an offence can be arrested by decision of a judge solely for the purposes of preventing escape, or preventing the destruction or alteration of evidence as well as in similar other circumstances which necessitate detention and are prescribed by law”.
But sentencing hitherto has singularly failed to take into account the often low risk of escape or destruction of evidence. Criminal Law Professor, Zeki Hafizogullari, wrote an article regarding the reason for the arrests of people who do not possess an escape risk or a destruction of evidence risk. It is very simple: in the Turkish Criminal Code of Procedures (CMK) 100/3, it lists 11 sections of crimes and if someone is suspected of those crimes, the article automatically takes it as a fact that there is the possibility that the suspect will escape or destroy evidence. Nearly all of the arrest verdicts were given in accordance with this article, which is contrary to both ECHR and the Turkish Constitution.
The presumption of innocence is one of the most important principles in criminal law. According to ECHR Article 6/2, “Everyone charged with a criminal offence shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to the law”. However, in Turkey, this rule works exactly in the opposite way. First, every suspect is crucified by the newspapers and media before they go to trial. By the time they are released, their reputation is already ruined. Thus on the web pages of some well known news channels, you can find an article relating to Mehmet Haberal which alleges that in the 3rd indictment it was stated that he has given logistical support to secret meetings and also organized secret meetings. But those allegations are not in the indictment. On the web pages of various newspapers, meanwhile, the question has been posed - why is Mehmet Haberal having a good time in the hospital when he should be in prison? We can find many examples similar to these.
Evidence should be protected by the court, yet nearly all of the evidence related to the investigation can be accessed with a simple Google search. Defendants have been crucified by the media prior to their trial. It is obvious that the defendants’ rights to a fair trial have been violated.
One of the biggest problems of the Ergenekon case is the interminable length of the trial and investigation process. According to Aykut Cengiz Engin, the chief prosecutor of İstanbul, the Ergenekon investigation began in June 2007. At the start of the investigations, there have been many arrests, but the first indictment was sent to the court on July 14, 2008. This means that many people have remained in prison for nearly a year without even knowing of what they are accused.
According to ECoHR Article 6; “everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial tribunal established by law”. Staying in prison for one year without any trial is a violation of this article. The large number of defendants in the wide scope of the investigation should not be made an excuse for that. Muammer Aydın, the president of the Istanbul Bar Association, stated that the reasonable time of the arrest process has definitely been exceeded.
Documents that have been collected as evidence reveal some interesting inconsistencies. In the Sledgehammer (Balyoz) Plan, some of the organizations mentioned were not even established at the time the plan was prepared. Moreover, columnists mentioned in the Balyoz plan were writing food recipes and not political articles at that time. And then there are the allegations of forged documents…
These documents were used, it is alleged to gain US and EU support. According to Dani Rodrik, Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard University, people who are close to the AKP government gave Eric Adelman, former U.S. ambassador in Turkey, documents that imply the military was planning a coup. When Adelman sent those documents for examination, they were proven to be forged, at least this is what Adelman told a Turkish newspaper.
This incident raises the possibility that there are still those trying to convince the United States that the Turkish military is planning a coup by producing fake documents and serving them to US officials. If true, this rather undermines any confidence that the Ergenekon investigation is democratic and legal in its goals.
Many Turkish citizens and many outside observers have begun to wonder about investigations, which by any logic, have been handled terribly by the Turkish judiciary. Media support has begun to flounder, thanks to the information pollution of forged documents among the evidence. The Ergenekon investigation started three years ago, yet the allegations remain substantially unproven.
One thing is certain: The Turkish military has lost its power and influence on politics. However, we are still not sure if the developments in Turkey are a movement toward democratization or simply tactics by rising groups to secure more power for themselves while curbing those of the military.
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This Friday is the big launch of my first Quilt Along and I am so excited!!! A big thanks to everyone who has already thrown their name in the hat for this one(air hugs coming your way!). I can’t wait to quilt along with this fantastic group of quilters:)
Is it just me or have you guys noticed triangles everywhere! This may be like when you get a car and you all of a sudden notice the same one everywhere:) Ever since I made my triangle quilt I have been obsessed with all things triangle. Seeing them around every corner and loving all the triangle projects I spot, even adding them to my Pinterest board> Triangles, Triangles, Triangles. I started this board before my project so I could work up the nerve to make one myself. Something about those pointy little things is scary to quilters who haven’t yet taken the plunge:)
Check out all the places these gorgeous triangles are showing up….
Click on the pictures if you want more info on these cool finds!
I pinned a tutorial on how to do these if anyone dares….HERE.
Yep! They are everywhere:)
Triangles and all things geometric seem to be popular right now so for all of you joining in the Triangle Quilt Along…who knew we were so trendy!
See you guys on Friday! If you haven’t yet…please join the Flickr group to share your pics and progress. You can link to these pictures for the prizes each week or if you are not a Flickr fan…you can link along the way to a blog post, FB, or any other website/social media where you can share your pic! I have created a Triangle Quilt Along, Pinterest board too HERE if you want to follow.
Grab a Button! or just Share:)
You can find and follow TheSassyQuilter on Facebook, Pinterest, Bloglovin’, Instagram, Twitter or by email updates(form on right sidebar)!
Keep it Sassy♥
I totally understand what you mean about the triangles everywhere.
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I can’t wait for Fiday. I’m on vacation and Baby Lizzie (sewing machine) made the trip with us so I don’t get behind on the QAL.
Being new to Flickr, I couldn’t figure out how to follow the group. Finally I signed in, and then I eventually saw “Follow this group” or something next to “Triangle Quilt Along”. But I didn’t know that, as I have another flickr group (for hexagons) that I have yet to figure out how to follow, but I think now I know. So I think it would help to give us Flickr newbies a little tutorial on using Flickr with the triangle Quilt A Long.
Thanks for hosting this quilt-a-long. This is my first time in a quilt-a-long. I hope I can keep up with the work!
HI!!!! I am excited to get started!!!! Thanks for the fun!!!!
Yay! I’ll get my fabric pics posted this week! I’ll be out of town next week, but I’ll hopefully do a little this weekend, then play catch up as soon as I get back. I’m really excited for this!
I have been wavering whether or not to follow along since I’m so new to quilting and just finished the other QAL, wondering if I needed a break, but as I tend to bend to the whims of The Universe, the decision was made for me. I was at my local quilt shop yesterday, and as I was having some yardage cut, I noticed the rulers for sale hanging on the wall, so I asked if they had the equilateral triangle ruler since I couldn’t see one. There was instantly a frenzy of activity as 4 employees dashed about the shop trying to locate one, and alas, someone found a spare ruler tucked away in a drawer. The little ruler, lost and forgotten in a storeroom drawer, came home with me, and we’re ready to quilt along! I should probably get some fabric now! ;)
Don’t you love when the universe does that to you? I’m hoping to pull from my stash for this project. I have 4 drawers of fabric, so surely that will be enough.
I’m in. woo hoo!
Oh girl, I cannot resist. I have a project in my head, and fabric on the shelf, which is calling out…
Triangles are much more fun than squares! I’m getting my fabrics together :-)
Just want to double check… is all I need to do to sign up for the QAL joining the Flickr group?
Yes, or just saying you’re in!
I really want to join you guys on this – loving all the triangle quilts I’m seeing everywhere! Super busy, though, and not sure I can fit in a big one – can I join in even if I just make something small with my triangles?
Absolutely! Please do:)
Can’t wait to get started! I need to pull fabric :)
I’m still in chaos with our recent move. Hope I can get my sewing studio up and running and can get started on this.
Hoping to May be join in as well Paula. I just won a most beautiful variety of aqua fabrics and I think this just may be the project for them :)
oh, yeah. they are the new “it” shape. we are definitely on trend with this one! =) you stylish thang, you. lol. (did I mention your new profile pic is really nice?)
Thanks Hydeeann:) You are too sweet!

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Mar 13, 2018
Drew is joined by special guest hosts Candice and Casey. They have a fun talk about beer, being young parents, MTV shows, and other things. This week's brew is The Fermentorium's Juice Packets.
Promo by the podcast I Got the Hell Out
A "Pew Pew Audio" Podcast

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Witness the gripping story of two lives forever bound by tragedy when Aftermath arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD), DVD and On Demand June 6 from Lionsgate. Inspired by true events, Golden Globe® winner Arnold Schwarzenegger (1977, New Star of the Year – Actor, Stay Hungry) stars as a husband fearlessly seeking revenge on the air traffic controller responsible for his family’s death. The Aftermath Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.
Roman’s (Schwarzenegger) life changes forever when he loses his wife and daughter in a plane crash. He attempts to move on from the tragedy but soon finds that he cannot face life without confronting Jake (Scoot McNairy), the air traffic controller responsible for the accident.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Expendables Franchise, Maggie, Terminator Franchise
Scoot McNairy 12 Years a Slave, Argo, TV’s “Halt and Catch Fire”
Maggie Grace Taken Franchise, Lockout, TV’s “Lost”
Kevin Zegers Transamerica, TV’s “Notorious”
Martin Donovan Ant-Man, TV’s “Weeds”
BLU-RAY/DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
- Audio Commentary with Director Elliott Lester and Producer Eric Watson
- Interviews with Director Elliott Lester and Director of Photography Pieter Vermeer


How will we feed ourselves in the future?
With more and more people on the planet demanding meat, whilst climate change threatens our environment and the price of food goes up, shouldn’t we be worried about where we will get our next meals?
Yes. And lucky for us, there are teams across the world working on how we are going to sustain our exploding population in the decades ahead.
In the West, many of us are used to eating meat every day. But what if it became a luxury food again, and we had to resort to other sources of protein instead of our beloved burgers?
Insects – or mini livestock- are one interesting idea; many people in the world already eat them, spicy fried locusts, crunchy dried larvae… they are a good source of protein and easy to farm. They’d just need a bit of an image revamp to suit our squeamish sensibilities!
A worm kebab not doing it for you? What about algae bread? A lab-grown steak? Or making that Kit Kat taste sweeter by listening to bells as you devour it. All these ideas are being researched now, some will catch on, and some definitely won’t.
One thing is for sure though- food and eating are the very basis of human survival and culture, so anything that impacts that will also affect us very deeply. I wonder what will our meals be like in 20 years time? (Here’s hoping I can still whip up a mean spaghetti al pomodoro without resorting to a can of spider eyeballs!)


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This "leaf-on" orthoimagery is used for a wide variety of purposes throughout the state including land use planning, natural resource assessment and policy making . Projects are contracted each year based on available funding and the FSA imagery acquisition cycle. Since 2008, NAIP statewide imagery have been acquired for Texas on a 2-year cycle.
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Vestige received a 4+ star review, making it an IndieReader Approved title.
Following find an interview with author Monique Gliozzi.
What is the name of the book and when was it published?
The name of the book is Vestige published in January 2020. The first line of the Prologue is- “Ghosts. Do they exist? Some say yes, while others perhaps more sceptical , deny it.”
What’s the book’s first line?
The first line of Chapter ONE – “Dr Maxwell Stein enjoyed the walk from his Manhattan apartment to his modest private rooms in Brooklyn, where he saw his patients.
What’s the book about? Give us the “pitch”.
It’s a ghost story taking place in New York City/The Hamptons. It starts off with a child psychologist who is about to go on vacation with his son. While tying up loose ends at his practice, he gets an unexpected visitor- at first he doesn’t recognize her, but later remembers that he once had treated her as a child for an anxiety disorder. She (Olivia Croft), hands him a diary which depicts several of her life long ghostly encounters in a form of vignettes. Some frightening but others less so. No sooner has she handed him her gift, does he find out by reading the morning paper, that she has been dead for three days. The more he reads the personal entries, he finds himself becoming obsessed with her story and begins to have his own paranormal encounters. The emotional intensity of Olivia’s story have an impact on Dr Stein, where his son becomes concerned seeing his father derailing. In spite of their now strained relationship, his son tries to help. There are subplots that link into the story adding to the suspense.
What inspired you to write the book? A particular person? An event?
The inspiration for Vestige was brought on by an unsettling experience I had at work. I was asked to attend a meeting via teleconference in one of the board rooms in the old part of the hospital I work at. The room was comfortable but I kept sensing a cold draught brush past my shoulders. There was no explanation for this. Also, from the moment I walked into that area of the hospital (which once was a ward for patients), and climbed the staircase, I had the impression that “something” was following me and lingered in the conference room. After the meeting , walking back to the car park, the eerie feeling left me.
What’s the main reason someone should really read this book?
Vestige poses questions in the readers mind (and in Dr Stein’s) , whether there is another realm besides that of the living. Why do some have these experiences and others don’t? Why do spirits return, is it for unfinished business, or to help us understand something long forgotten, warn /protect us from danger, help the living overcome the fear of death, perhaps to accompany us into the light when our time on earth is up?
What’s the most distinctive thing about the main character? Who-real or fictional-would you say the character reminds you of?
I think that the most distinctive thing about the two main characters is that they are potentially realistic, something that the reader can relate to. Even Olivia in spirit form , through her diary gives an account that is believable to those who believe in the spirit world.
If they made your book into a movie, who would you like to see play the main character(s)?
I would love to see this story made into a movie/short film. It’s been an ambition of mine to become more involved in the arts/entertainment industry (as a script writer). Vestige will also be available as an audiobook, which is an additional step in my publishing and promotional journey. Who doesn’t like to listen to a ghost story late at night tucked under the covers with a cup of hot chocolate. If anyone reading this interview knows of a director/producer who may be interested in taking on a film project, feel free to contact me on Monique.Gliozzi@bigpond.com
When did you first decide to become an author?
I first decided to write a story I would publish in 2017 whilst on holiday in Alaska. My genre is suspense/mystery/thriller/action/paranormal.
Is this the first book you’ve written?
My first book Foresight was published by Tellwell Talent in May 2019, soon after followed by Hunted (a follow up to my first book) in the same year. Vestige is my third publication also with Tellwell, who have been amazingly supportive and creative.
What do you do for work when you’re not writing?
I am a doctor by profession with an interest in neuropsychiatry and forensic sciences. I also love teaching others how to fly light aircraft on weekends (Commercial pilot/Senior Flight Instructor).
So you may be asking where do I find the time to write? Well Sunday is my day off, so I generate ideas over a few weeks , jotting these down/plotting the storyline until I am motivated to be creative.
How much time do you generally spend on your writing?
When I’m writing my first draft, I can write up to three hours in a sitting. Usually I average writing 5-6 hours per week.
What’s a great piece of advice that you can share with fellow indie authors?
The best advice I can impart is to keep the plot simple, for the complexity of the characters you’ll create will just enrich the story.
Thank you dear readers for this opportunity to discuss my journey.

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Kelvin Fletcher says his wife is ‘catfishing’ her followers
Former Strictly Come Dancing winner Kelvin Fletcher has revealed that he's "struggling to find work" after claiming to have been turned down for 10 roles. The former Emmerdale actor, 37, candidly addressed the struggles he faces finding work in the acting industry while adding that he's "sick" of hearing the word "no" following auditions.
So, keep the faith. Patience is key
Speaking in an Instagram Live, the star told his 371,000 followers that he and his fellow actors are struggling to secure work.
Kelvin said: "A friend of mine, an actress, just messaged me and said, 'I can't even get a f***ing self-tape.'"
"So I know how frustrating those little selfies are, because I've been that person thinking, 'Even they are working now'".
The Emmerdale star, who played Andy Sugden, revealed that he'd recently been turned down for multiple roles.
Kelvin Fletcher has revealed he's 'struggling' to find work following numerous rejections
"Let me tell you, I've had about 10 nos in these last few months," Kelvin confessed.
However, he went on to urge his followers not to give up despite being rejected multiple times himself.
Earlier this year it was announced that Kevin is set to star alongside Sheridan Smith in the new Channel 5 drama, Teacher.
The four-part drama tells the story of a teacher (Smith) being accused of a drunken sexual encounter with a pupil.
Her life is turned upside down following the accusation by the pupil, who is played by Ackley Bridge actor, Samuel Bottomley.
With no memory of the night in question, the teacher's only hope of redemption lies in uncovering the truth about a dark event in her past that haunts her.
Continuing on his Instagram Live, Kelvin added: "So, keep the faith. Patience is key, as I always say.
"It's only a little gig, so don't be getting too bothered."
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He acknowledged that he's likely to face more rejection in the future, despite being "sick" of hearing the word "no".
"For all those out there who, like me, are sick of hearing the nos, I'm sure I'm going to get a lot more nos after this one," he added.
Kelvin explained: "But I'm enjoying this while it is.
"Thus, the obligatory trailer selfie," he said while posting a snap on set.
"It's obviously p***ed off quite a few people - enjoy!" he added.
Kelvin enjoyed a 20-year career on Emmerdale before leaving the soap in 2016.
In 2019 he won the 17th series of Strictly with dance partner Oti Mabuse.
Psychological thriller Teacher is expected to air later this year.

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Nora Zakrewski went 2-for-3 with a double and Rebecca Sorrentino pitched a complete game as Upper Darby downed Marple Newtown, 6-3, in Central League action Monday.
Lindsay Kane had a triple for the Tigers.
Elsewhere in the Central League:
Ridley 10, Harriton 0 >>Morgan Chapman twirled a one-hit shutout and received plenty of help at the plate. Mollie Reece tripled and singled for the Green Raiders, who scored six runs in the first inning. Anissa Miller added two singles and Alexa Moore contributed a double and two RBIs.
Haverford 13, Springfield 10 >> Springfield had the bases loaded in the seventh inning until Haverford catcher Farrell Evereth threw out the runner leaning too far off third base.
Rachel Yocum fueled the Fords (11-3, 11-1) offense with a single, a triple and three RBIs. Amber Moscoe went 3-for-5 with a trio of RBIs and Mel Falotico smacked a double.
Caitlin Chambers had a triple for the Cougars.
Garnet Valley 13, Penncrest 0 >> Morgan Mesaros, who missed most of the season due to injury, came through with two hits, including a double, two RBIs and a walk to help the Jags win big.
Kelly McLaughlin blasted a three-run homer and All-Delco catcher Lindsey Hunt legged out a triple. Kayleigh Saboja went 2-for-4 with two ribbies, and Maura Coleman collected her first varsity hit to go with three RBIs. Audrey Shenk was the winning pitcher.
Conestoga 13, Strath Haven 4 >> The Panthers scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning, and led 2-1 going into the fifth, but the undefeated Pioneers scored 12 runs over the final three innings. Claire Overton belted a home run and scored three runs for ‘Stoga.
Audrey Kochanowicz went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a pair of stolen bags for the Panthers. Brooke Bender clocked two hits, including a double, and drove in two runs. Vaughn McHugh added a single and a run scored.
Radnor 6, Lower Merion 3 >> Freshman Lilah Demmy went the distance and fanned for her first varsity win. She also doubled and scored in the second inning and singled home a run in the third. Audrey Rosenblum pitched in with two hits and two runs scored for the Raiders. Sophie Royle and Emma Dalkin scored and drove in one run each.
In the Ches-Mont League:
Sun Valley 9, Great Valley 6 >> Madison Koons had a big day at the plate for the Vanguards, hitting a homer and a double to drive in four runs. Brianna Lawson, who was the winning pitcher, roped a pair of doubles and drove in two runs. Gianna Daley and Kylie Kane each collected two base knocks for Sun Valley.
In the Catholic League:
Cardinal O’Hara 17, Bishop McDevitt 0 >> Lexi Galli went 2-for-3 with a double and five RBIs to lead the Lions, who erupted for 13 runs in the second inning. Cassidy Kalin added two hits and five RBIs, Grace Hussey went 2-for-2 with three runs scored and two ribbies, and Alyssa Daly chipped in a double and three runs scored.
Maggie Loomis and Nicole DeOrizio combined to pitch a three-inning no-hitter.


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Posted in thread: New to the hobby on 03-20-2013 at 08:37 PM
Ok back to the cab with what I thought was having some problems with. After 10 days in the
carboy and not seeing any activity and the sg. staying exactly the same I starting to wonder if
something is ...
Posted in thread: New to the hobby on 03-17-2013 at 03:29 PM
Didn't seem to be any issues and I believe it degassed after doing this for a couple hours as a
balloon I placed over the top eventually stopped inflating. Todays work will be making a trolly
Posted in thread: New to the hobby on 03-16-2013 at 03:41 PM
So it's time to add some stuff to the Riesling and degas it. I had a broken spoon and some zap
straps and figured I would enlarge the hole in the end and put 2 straps through for degassing
and I think...
Posted in thread: New to the hobby on 03-16-2013 at 02:58 PM
Will do. My dad has a couple kits he did in the past and whenever I make it home each year I
always snag a few. Got one in my wine rack right now that he bottled in Jan 09. It's absolutely
Posted in thread: New to the hobby on 03-16-2013 at 03:13 AM
Ahhh now the barolo is overflowing out the bucket. Cleaned it up and removed the heat belt. Is
there anything I should do or just leave it be?
Posted in thread: New to the hobby on 03-15-2013 at 06:24 PM
Ok thats good to hear. I just haven't seen any activity or a bubble on the wine so I was a
little nervous. If it continues this way I can assume degassing will be a breeze or am I
wrong?Thanks again e...
Posted in thread: New to the hobby on 03-15-2013 at 03:07 PM
Not sure if I messed up the cab at this point. It is sitting in the carboy in the secondary
fermentation stage for the past 5 days and nothing is going on. The same as if it was water in
there. To giv...
Posted in thread: New to the hobby on 03-09-2013 at 06:55 PM
Yeah all of the aboveDefinitely one of the best hobbies I've had so far. Should get better in a
couple months when I get to enjoy the later part of it
Posted in thread: New to the hobby on 03-04-2013 at 08:06 PM
So checked the sg and it was 1.000 so I transferred it over to the carboy and it is smelling
great. A couple more days and the red should be ready to get transferred over and I might grab
another kit ...
Posted in thread: New to the hobby on 03-02-2013 at 06:32 PM
Your telling me. One thing I'm going to look into doing is carbonating a white and having it on
tap for the summer months
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Treasuries moved solidly higher following a weak batch of economic data, which included May CPI and May Retail Sales. Total CPI declined 0.1% (Briefing.com consensus 0.0%) in May while core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.1% (Briefing.com consensus 0.2%). On a year-over-year basis, total CPI is up 1.9% and core CPI has increased 1.7%.
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May retail sales decreased 0.3%, which is below the Briefing.com consensus of +0.1%. The prior month's reading was left unrevised at 0.4%. Excluding autos, retail sales decreased 0.3% while the Briefing.com consensus expected an increase of 0.2%. The prior month's reading was revised higher to 0.4% from 0.3%.
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Walter Hooper was born in Reidsville, North Carolina in 1931. He read Theology and then lectured on Medieval and Renaissance English at the University of Kentucky. Moving to Oxford, he became friends with C.S. Lewis in his last year. One of the world's leading authorities on the life and works of C.S. Lewis, he has edited and written introductions for dozens of Lewis's books. In particular he compiled All My Road Before Me, Lewis's diary for 1922-27, and is co-author, with Roger Lancelyn Green, of C.S. Lewis: A Biography. A former Anglican priest, he is now a Catholic and still lives in Oxford. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement.
Gr 7 Up-The man who created "The Chronicles of Narnia" started practicing his craft at the age of eight by writing plays and stories set in another imaginary kingdom, Boxen. Lewis's juvenile writings, which probably ceased after he turned 13, were first published by Harcourt in 1985. This hardback volume is a repackaging of the older title with a few new additions. It retains "The History of Boxen" by Walter Hooper, once an assistant to Lewis, relegating it to the end of the volume. Douglas Gresham's brief, avuncular introduction, aimed at children, describes the circumstances under which Lewis-then called Jack-and his brother Warnie created the Boxen stories out of imaginary play with their toys. Two new pieces have been added, along with a larger selection of the boys' black-and-white drawings and maps. The glossy paper allows for a loving reproduction of watercolor paintings illustrating scenes from the Boxen manuscripts. Lewis's juvenilia, with its large cast of well-developed characters, reveals an early ability to develop plot and shift scenes for maximum drama, as well as an astute understanding of politics and human complexities. One character "carries an atmosphere of impudence and unpaid bills." Libraries may want to purchase this volume where interest in Lewis is high, but, however beautifully presented, Lewis's childhood writings have limited appeal outside the passionate circle of Narnia's fandom.-Margaret A. Chang, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
'These works share with the Narnian stories a remarkable scale of invention, brilliant storytelling and characterisation.' The Times
'Allows free admission into an elaborate invented world ... A shrewd, witty and lively read.' British Book News

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Ciara’s impressive ponytail she wore on the red carpet at the Billboard Women In Music 2017 may trick you into believing you’re watching a Leo woman, but her beautiful face betrays her Scorpio astrological sign. As for her dress, the singer chose an off-shoulder gown dress with an impressive back, all white topped with a black skirt.Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images
Mia Moretti attended the LAND of distraction Launch Event, in LA, wearing a see-through black dress on top of her wide leg jeans. She accentuated her waist with a black belt – that’s pretty much all that she did to her outfit. Simple and effective. Love it!Embed from Getty Images
Celebrity stylist Johnny Wujek brought his support and coolness to Christian Siriano’s new book ‘Dresses To Dream About’ launch party. What makes a huge difference in his outfit is the pink rose and vintage handkerchief he wore in his jacket’s chest pocket, next to all the other boyish elements. I kind of wish his jeans were longer but other than that his outfit is a hit.Embed from Getty Images
I love how Andrea Riseborough changed the destiny of her outfit by adding a pair of metallic silver boots to her baby blue soft dress. Even her very blond hair fits in wonderfully in the whole arrangement. Honestly, it couldn’t have been better. She wore this outfit in LA, at Roksanda Ilincic’s dinner, hosted by Nordstrom and Olivia Kim.Embed from Getty Images
I’ve been missing seeing Scarlett Johansson, and there she is, attending the American Museum Of Natural History’s 2017 Museum Gala, wearing red and looking marvelous. And now I can finally go on with my life.


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Need help with front wheel bearing, What is the best way to change the bearings on my car? I have 365000 km on it and the bearings just started to make a grinding sound, The car has been in the famaliy since new
theres a kit they sell on ebay for 150 bucks i believe where you dont have to remove the whole knuckle.
or you could take the knuckle apart and bring it to a shop and have them press it out and put in the new bearing.
do the math which ever saves you time and money.
changed the wheel bearings and all is good payed 70 each and did the job in 2 hours but now have a problem with the head lights, when its cold out the light take time to come on, what could the be?
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The absorption of carbamazepine (CBZ) after rectal administration in the form of a suppository was studied in rats. CBZ suppositories were prepared with Witepsol H-15 (H-15), Witepsol S-55 (S-55) or polyethylene glycol 6000 (PEG) bases by moulding procedure. An in vitro investigation was undertaken using a dissolution apparatus. The in vitro dissolution rate of CBZ showed marked differences among the bases in the order PEG>H-15>S-55. An in vivo study demonstrated marked differences in the time required to reach peak plasma concentration (Tmax) of CBZ after rectal and oral administration : the absorption of CBZ from PEG base was the most prolonged among these bases (in the order PEG>H-15>S-55>oral). Comparison of the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) of CBZ after rectal administration of the three different suppositories with those after intravenous and oral administration showed no significant differences in the AUC among the five preparations. These results suggest the possibility that CBZ suppositories can replace oral treatment for epilepsy.
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We still don’t understand how none of the graduating Gleeks — besides Quinn — knew what they were doing after graduation until the day of graduation, but we pretty much found out what’s in store for everyone in the finale. That is, everyone except for Mike Chang. Fortunately, Ryan Murphy heard our cries for closure and revealed this deleted scene of Tike (or is it Cohen-Chang Chang?) with Mike’s parents. Remember his disapproving/disappointed father from the “Asian F” episode? Well, that guy’s long gone. Wait until you see the grad present Mr. Chang gave Mike!
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The simultaneous effect of static electric and magnetic fields as well as the intense THz laser field on the intersubband nonlinear optical properties of n-type asymmetric triple delta-doped quantum well is theoretically investigated. The calculations are carried out within the framework of the effective-mass and parabolic-band approximations, with the use of a diagonalization technique to determine the electron energies and the wave functions. The analytical expression of the total absorption coefficient and the relative refractive change of the structure have been found by using the compact-density-matrix approach via an iterative method. The obtained results show that the strengthening of the electric and the magnetic fields, as well as the increment of laser field parameter, lead to a blue shift of the resonant peaks of the intersubband optical absorption and the relative refractive index change spectrum. Additionally, the strengthening of the external fields leads to the reinforcement of the total absorption spectrum intensity. Finally, we have found that with the decrease in the number of the well, by keeping the effective width of the structure constant, the blue shift can be observed in the total absorption spectrum. Therefore, the obtained results give an additional possibility to tune the performance of new devices, based on the quantum wells nanostructures.


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Centre gave CRPF Z category security to Akal Takht Chief Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh
Taruni Gandhi, Chandigarh : Recently, the Punjab government had pruned half of the security of Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, but in view of the situation in Punjab, the central government has provided Z category security to Akal Takht Chief Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh.
Jathedar Harpreet Singh will be provided this security by CRPF. Official orders have been issued in this regard. Six officers of Punjab Police were deployed for the security of Harpreet Singh, which was reduced to three by the Punjab Government.
Angry with the Punjab Government, Jathedar Harpreet Singh said after this decision that they are also returning the remaining 3 security personnel back to the state government. Because they do not want protection from the state government. The youth of Punjab is enough for their safety.
Now recently, the central government has deployed the central paramilitary force CRPF under their protection. Soon CRPF personnel will take over the security of Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh.

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Anti-inflammatory plant makes a great healing tea that helps respiratory system. Leaves relax nerves, sharpen memory, strengthen the stomach and induce perspiration (helps you sweat). Removes phlegm/mucus from bronchial tube, bronchitis and asthma. Seeds help mucus membranes. Just chewing on Tulsi leaves relieves colds and flu. Also mix Tulsi leaves with cloves and sea salt for immediate help with flu. Reduces stress, boosts immunity, relieves inflammation, balances cholesterol, improves stamina, metabolism, eliminates toxins, protects against radiation, helps cleanse body of wastes, sinus infections, supports liver, helps gastric ulcers, calms stomach and digestive upset, helps heart, blood pressure, nervous system, blood sugar levels.
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In Adolescence, Hall puts forth a number of theories that work together to conceptualize the existence of adolescence as a stage of life. Hall’s “theory of recapitulation explained that each person goes through changes in both the psychic and somatic senses which follows the evolution scale of the mind and body” (Grezlik 1999). Hall proclaimed that the discovery of the natural development of the child was only the first step towards educational prescription and that beyond nature, educators had to decide what the child’s path of learning should be (Hall 1904). He understood that nature endowed children with differing capacities, which required different levels of education. Children, he said, had the right to be educated to their capacities but not beyond. In discussing the concept of “individualization,” Hall spoke of the idea of new education as being the adjustment of methods to reflect individuals’ variations of age, sex, ability, and vocational expectation (Ross 1972). Through presenting the progression of a child’s development coupled with the contents, skills and values that should be taught, Hall tried to outline what he thought to be the “ideal school.”
Hall argued that in adolescence the child has a rebirth into a sexed life and hence at this age there should no longer be coeducation. He stated that both sexes cannot optimally learn and get everything out of the lessons in the presence of the opposite sex. He went on to state that true education can only begin in adolescence when the child is ready to deal with moral issues, kindness, love, service for others, and beginning to understand reasoning. During adolescence, said Hall, the balance between freedom and control needs to be nurtured naturally by the process of education.
Hall’s book was published at a particular historical period when child labour laws were being enacted, compulsory education laws were being enforced, and high school was coming into formal existence. Also, delayed entrance into the job market postponed adulthood and contributed to the development of the adolescent. The interplay of these dynamics –together with the publication of Adolescence and other influential works- constituted predominant factors in high schools becoming the most rapidly growing education institution of the first half of the twentieth century (Karier 1983).
Patsy Eubanks Owens (1997) states that the publishing of Adolescence was a major event in the debates about the evolution of the teenager and the features of educational provision. By bringing academic and public attention to the unique characteristics of adolescence, and insisting that the future depended on how the powers of adolescence were harnessed, the book help to legitimate and promote the existence of high schools (Owens 1997). Hall called adolescence the apical stage of human development before the decline of the highest powers of the soul that come with maturity and age (Ross 1972). Hall also discusses the importance of concentrating the abundant energies of adolescence, and supports directing young energies into high schools rather than entering the workforce.
Even though Hall’s theories were instrumental in the development of the adolescent, there was much criticism of his work. Dorothy Ross states “the giant volumes contained masses of half-digested data from the enumerated fields.” She also noted that the ideas Adolescence contained were tied to biological speculations that were barely plausible, at best, and constantly embellished with lyrical references to the psychological truth of Christian doctrine.” (Ross 1972). Despite these and other problems of the book, Ross recognized that such problems do not to overshadow the fact that interlaced with the mass of data and rhetoric Hall provided a vivid portrait of the adolescent stage of life.
The complex theories that Hall sets out in Adolescence help us to understand today, a century later, how young people were perceived at the beginning of the 20th century and in the decades that followed. This work provided the framework for supplemental research on adolescence in a variety of fields and from different theoretical perspectives. The publication of the book can be seen as an important moment in history that still has implications in many fields of study on adolescence and education.
Hall, G. Stanley (1904). Adolescence, Its Psychology and Its Relations to Physiology, Anthropology, Sociology, Sex, Crime, Religion and Education. 2 Vols. New York, Appleton.
Grezlik, Amy (1999). G. Stanley Hall. Accessed online December 1, 2006. http://fates.cns.muskingum.edu/~psych/psycweb/history/hall.htm
Karier, Clarence J. (1983). G. Stanley Hall: A Priestly Prophet of a New Dispensation. The Journal of Libertarian Studies 7 (1), Spring. College of Education University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Owens, Patsy Eubanks (1997). Adolescence and the cultural landscape: Public policy, design decisions, and popular press reporting. Landscape and Urban Planning 39: 153-166.
Psychology History Website on G. Stanley Hall. Visited November 10, 2006. http://fates.cns.muskingum.edu/~psych/psycweb/history/hall.htm
Ross, Dorothy (1972). Stanley Hall: The Psychologist as Prophet. Chicago, Illinois: The University of Chicago Press.
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Smart Parking Market to Cross USD 1.46 billion by 2025, Predicts The Insight Partners in Its In-Demand Report Recently Added at MarketPublishers.com
28 Jul 2017 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON – In the past year, the value of the smart parking market stood at appr. 398.6 million; it is poised to grow in the coming years and exceed USD 1.46 billion by 2025.
Off street parking will likely continue dominating the overall smart parking market during 2017-2025. At present, nearly 68% of the smart parking systems are off street. This type of parking systems is majorly used by municipalities and governments, commercial and corporate institutions, and transport facilities. Today, off street parking is recognised as a cost-effective and also convenient parking solution.
The most prominent trend that is expected to influence the smart parking market development in the years ahead is robust evolution of technologies. The world’s smart parking market is forecast to see several technological improvisations in terms of expansion of connectivity and bandwidth. Another important market driver is the boosting demand for flexible, efficient and scalable parking systems to manage both the off-street and on-street parking spaces, thus, reducing the gridlocks taking place because of a great number of vehicles circling on road looking for parking spaces.
The in-demand report “Smart Parking Market (2016 - 2025) - Global Analysis and Forecasts by Parking Sites, Components, End-user Industries” prepared by The Insight Partners offers a close look at the current situation in the smart parking market, highlights the market dynamics and discusses the major market growth influencing forces. Moreover, this report reviews the main market segments, evaluates the market shares, gives data on the market size and shape, outlines the most lucrative growth areas and opportunities as well as identifies the major challenges and threats. Besides, this research study touches upon the competitive landscape, offers info on the prominent players, reviews the recent industry developments and canvasses the prevailing trends. Additionally, a comprehensive future outlook through 2025 is provided in this topical report.
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JERUSALEM (REUTERS) - Israeli authorities approved on Wednesday (Oct 25) a major expansion of a Jewish settler enclave in the heart of a Palestinian neighbourhood of East Jerusalem, issuing building permits for 176 new housing units.
The construction, which a Jerusalem municipal spokesman said was approved by the city's planning committee, was swiftly condemned by the Palestinians as a violation of international law.
Construction of the new units will nearly triple the number of settler homes in the Nof Zion settlement, which currently has 91 dwellings and is surrounded by Palestinian houses in the Jabel al-Mukaber neighbourhood.
The area is located in territory that Israel captured and annexed in a 1967 Middle East war and which Palestinians seek as part of a state they want to establish in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
"We are unifying Jerusalem through actions on the ground," Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat said in a statement about the settlement's expansion.
Israel's claim to all of Jerusalem as its capital has not won international recognition, and many countries regard the settlements it has built on occupied land as illegal and obstacles to any future land-for peace deal. Israel disputes this.
Wasel Abu Yousif, a member of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, called the construction plans in Jabel al-Mukaber "a challenge to all the calls by the international community" to halt settlement building.
Last week, Israel announced approval for the construction of several hundred additional homes for settlers in the West Bank, drawing condemnation from Palestinians and the European Union.
Israeli-Palestinian peace talks have not been held since 2014, with settlement building one of the issues that led to their collapse.
Some 500,000 Israelis live in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, areas that are home to more than 2.6 million Palestinians.


The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or “Obamacare,” has and will affect millions of Americans. The ACA was signed into law on March 23, 2010, and is being implemented gradually over four years. The ACA is big and does many things, but there are resources online to help Americans understand the law and how it affects individuals, families and businesses. This quiz introduces you to some of the ACA’s key provisions, with links to more information online.
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In the United States, 788,000 teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 met the criteria for having an Illicit Drug Use Disorder, also known as IDUD. Addiction is a growing problem for many teenagers. Because of this, many more adolescents are having to go through addiction treatment to help them overcome their addiction.
Do you want to learn more about addiction treatment for adolescents and what you should expect? Keep reading this article to learn more about the steps to take for teenage rehabilitation.
One of the first steps to take for addiction treatment for adolescents is paperwork. This is often necessary, especially if you are admitting your teenager into a residential treatment program.
This paperwork includes many different consent forms, safety precautions, and more.
By filing this paperwork, the residential treatment center can remain HIPPA compliant. Plus, they can keep your teen’s current medical team up to date with their rehabilitation progress.
After all the proper paperwork has been filled out, your teen will get a medical assessment. This is a necessary step to keep your teen safe during their treatment program.
A medical professional will take your teen’s vitals, will look for signs of drug use, and will give a full report to the doctor on staff.
There are also some common signs of addiction that parents can look out for. For example, drastic changes in appearance or behavior, changes in moods, or a sudden drop in grades can be warning signs that you must be aware of.
The first step of addiction treatment is detox. Often, teens in rehab still have substances in their system. Once their body flushes out the drugs, they can begin healing.
While the body detoxes naturally, it can take weeks. It will also often lead to withdrawal symptoms, which can be dangerous. Because of this, it is important to have a medical detox with professional care.
This way, the detox can be done safely without being able to have harmful substances when the withdrawal pains are too much. Instead, doctors can help teens through their withdrawal pains.
Sometimes, they will provide medication to help them ease the pain and to lessen the cravings for drugs and alcohol.
Integrated Treatment and Dual Diagnosis
Often, teenagers with addiction are dealing with multiple diagnoses, also known as dual diagnoses. This is when multiple mental health problems occur at the same time.
For example, teenagers who are addicted to drugs or alcohol may also have other mental health problems, like depression or anxiety. Often, these other diagnoses can lead to addictive behavior.
Because of this, your teen must get integrated treatment to treat both co-occurring disorders at the same time. This integrated treatment approaches both problems simultaneously. Treating the mental health disorder makes it easier to treat addiction.
Counseling and Therapy
Counseling and therapy are another vital part of addiction treatment. In teen drug or alcohol rehab, it is often the primary form of treatment.
This is because biological factors can play a huge role in teens with substance use disorders. If the brain has any abnormalities or underdevelopment, this can lead to drug or alcohol use.
Teenagers are still developing their brains as well. This may result in them finding new ways to seek thrills. Plus, many teens have other genetic or environmental factors that are part of the cause of their substance abuse.
Meeting with a therapist or counselor can help them get to the root of their substance use issues. It will also make it easier to provide more comprehensive treatment that will address all the underlying issues that they are facing.
Medications for Treatment
Often, people that struggle with substance use disorders will also need medication-assisted treatment. Not all teens will need medication-assisted treatment and it is not approved for teenage use by the FDA. However, physicians are still able to legally prescribe medications to teens with addictions.
This prescribed medication will help them through their withdrawal symptoms. For example, it can lessen their cravings for drugs or alcohol.
Medication is also sometimes necessary for their health. After an addiction, your teen may be lacking important nutrients. Prescribed medications can help them improve their health, stabilize their moods, and aid in overall recovery.
Another important part of teen addiction treatment is taking a holistic approach to healing. As was mentioned before, teens often deal with multiple diagnoses at once. Other mental health disorders can lead to drug or alcohol abuse.
Similarly, teens that struggle with any aspect of their health may find it more difficult to recover from their addictions. Because of this, teen addiction therapy must focus on more holistic healing.
This way, they can heal the physical, mental, and spiritual damage in their life to aid in addiction recovery. Plus, they can learn the right coping skills to handle changes in these different areas of their health.
Part of holistic healing can include both individual and group therapy.
Peer support is another necessary part of addiction treatment for adolescents. It shows your teenager that other people are going through the same things that share similar life experiences. It can also provide encouragement that others struggling with the same issues have overcome them before!
Not only does this help with addiction recovery, but it also helps with lifelong recovery. Sharing such deep personal experiences allows teenagers recovering from addiction to foster deeper relationships and meaningful connections.
The peer support developed in treatment will be an important part of continuing recovery!
In many treatment centers, teens get this peer support through group therapy, support groups, and other activities with people in the center.
Not only does addiction recovery for teens help your child through the recovery process, but it also includes other educational resources.
This is also known as psychoeducation. This part of therapy teaches people about their addictions. It gives them more knowledge and awareness about their addictions and supports them to overcome them.
Because of this, psychoeducation allows patients to take control of their lives. Psychoeducation programs allow clients to ask questions about their addictions, learn more about triggers, and provide them with practical skills to aid in their recovery.
This additional education also shows people that addictions are a disease. They are not signs that you have a poor character. Distinguishing this gives them the knowledge and drive to seek help and work toward lifelong recovery.
Often, teens that are in a residential treatment program also need traditional forms of education, as they are not in school. In many teen treatment programs, they will spend several hours a week on their schooling in addition to the addiction treatment.
Combining treatment and education provides a rounded route to recovery! Make sure you find a treatment center that prioritizes education for patients.
Finally, your teens will receive resources for continuing care after they have completed their addiction treatment. This is one of the most important parts of recovery and is what will help your teens stay sober for years after their treatment.
While your teen may be doing well with their recovery in the treatment center, getting put back into the real world can be a significant change. There are many more temptations for those with drug or alcohol addictions.
By preparing a plan for continuing care, you can help your teen prevent addiction relapse.
One of the best forms of continuing care is a 12-step program like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. These groups provide a support group for others who have dealt with similar issues in the past. Because it is a judgment-free zone, your teens can get the help they need without feeling like bad people.
Other types of continuing care include counseling and therapy. Plus, they can start establishing other healthy habits, like going to an after-school club. This will allow them to distance themselves from their old habits that lead to addiction in the first place.
Looking for Addiction Treatment Options? We Can Help
What is addiction treatment? It is an often necessary step for those seeking recovery from addiction, no matter what kind. It can help adolescents detox and get the professional help they need while staying up to date on their education and other needs.
Do you want to learn more about addiction recovery for teenagers, Eagle Overlook can help! We offer a top-rated treatment center for teenagers in the Georgia area.
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She and partner Josh Barker are nearing the end of home renovation series, The Block.
And Elyse Knowles took to Instagram on Tuesday, drawing attention to her enviable figure, while sharing a message for her fans.
A photo that saw the 25-year-old highlighting her taut torso, pert derrière and lean legs was captioned: 'Focusing on the dream.'
Elyse looked sensational in the picture that saw her standing on a wooden boardwalk with the ocean in the backdrop.
A skimpy black two-piece left little to the imagination, revealing the reality star's lithe arms, washboard stomach and trim pins.
Elyse's long blonde locks fell around her toned shoulders in relaxed waves, with just her side profile visible in the shot.
The Channel Nine personality wrote alongside the image: 'Focusing on the dream.'
Elyse and her carpenter beau Josh, are tipped to win this year's season of The Block.
According to justbetting.com.au, the Melbourne-based couple are clear favourites on $2.10.
Interior design expert and judge on the series, Shaynna Blaze, has put her support behind Elyse and Josh. FULL ARTICLE HERE


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Pilot, A Former RAF Engineer, Fatally Injured In The Accident
A retired Royal Air Force engineer living in Colorado was fatally injured Wednesday when the replica RAF SE5a he had built went down near Front Range Airport in Adams County, CO.
Brian North had built the two-thirds scale replica of the WWI airplane from parts he had hand-crafted himself, according to a report appearing in the Denver Post. The 72-year-old engineer had been a wing commander in the RAF who had been decorated by the Queen, according to his friend and former RAF pilot Michael Buehner-Codrey, who had planned to fly the plane when North returned to the airport.
North had built the plane in Great Britain, and had taken it apart to have it shipped to the U.S. when he moved to Colorado two years ago. He and his wife were living with their daughter, her husband, and three children.
He had put the plane back together and had been flying it for about a month, according to the paper. He had contacted the control tower for clearance for a touch-and-go landing, but then requested a "full-stop" landing in what was described as a "garbled" transmission.
The plane went down suddenly about a mile north of the runway.
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Pub. Date: 04/28/2000
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Europium (III) (Eu 3+)-doped nanoporous silica spheres were synthesized, and the states of Eu 3+ ions in the silica framework structure were investigated. The ordered nanopores were preserved with the doping at the Eu 3+ molar concentration to Si up to 10mol%, and the O-Si-O and Si-OH groups in the structures were clearly rearranged with the doping, indicating the interaction of Eu 3+ with the O atoms. The significant morphological changes in the spheres were observed with the doping. The photoluminescence spectral shapes due to the transitions of 5D 0- 7F 1 and 5D 0- 7F 2 were indicative of the presence of the Eu 3+ in an environment of a low symmetry. It was found that the Eu 3+ was located inside the silica framework to electrostatically interact with the environmental O atoms, which would prevent the aggregation among Eu 3+ ions to show the efficient luminescence. Therefore, the interactions between the Eu 3+ ions and silica framework structures in the spheres were successfully clarified.
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LUMUT: Piracy in the Straits of Malacca has seen a significant drop following the setting up of the Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in 1999.
Its deputy director-general (operation) Vice-Admiral Maritime Datuk Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar said there were no cases of merchant ships being robbed between 2009 and 2010.
“In 2011, there were two incidences of robbery by pirates and we managed to solve one of them,” he said, adding that in 2012 and 2013, there were also no reports of robbery by pirates.
Speaking to reporters here today after returning a fishing boat which was seized by Indonesian pirates in July, Ahmad Puzi said reports of fishing boats seized by pirates also saw a drop.
“This year, three cases were reported which were later solved with the co-operation of our Indonesian counterpart,” he added.
A report by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) found the number of pirate attacks along the Straits of Malacca dropped substantially because of patrols by the littoral states authorities since 2005.
Ahmad Puzi urged ship and fishing boat owners to continue with their good practises to keep piracy at sea in check.
“Call the hotline at 999 if they are harassed by pirates,” he added.
On the fishing boat which was returned to its owner, Ahmad Puzi said the boat was seized by pirates at 70 nautical miles east of Penang on¬†July 9¬†this year.
“The owner immediately contacted us and steps were taken with Indonesia’s marine police to track down the perpetrators,” he said.
Indonesian authorities managed to detect five of the pirates at their home in East Acheh based on bank account numbers they gave to the boat owner to bank in ransom money.
On a separate matter, Ahmad Puzi said since 2006, the agency had seized 627 fishing boats, majority from Vietnam, worth over RM250 million for encroaching into Malaysian waters.
Meanwhile, boat owner Tan Tiang Eng, 41, who has several boats, expressed his gratitude to MMEA for recovering his vessel and said this was his first brush with the pirates.
“I am thankful the pirates did not harm my two crew members on the boat,” he added.


The paper presents calm water and head wave simulation results for a KRISO Container Ship (KCS) model. All simulations have been performed using the open source CFD toolkit, OpenFOAM. Initially, a systematic verification study is presented using the ITTC guideline to assess the simulation associated uncertainties. After that, a validation study is performed to assess the accuracy of the results. Next, calm water simulations are performed with sinkage and trim free conditions at varying speeds. Later, head wave simulations are performed with heave and pitch free motion. Simulations are repeated for varying wavelengths to assess the encountered added resistance by the ship in design speed. The results are validated against available experimental data. Finally, power predictions are made for both calm water and head wave cases to assess the required propulsion power. The paper tries to assess the validity of using 25% addition as sea margin over calm water prediction to consider wave encounters.


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A New York man sues (and wins) after getting arrested for flipping off a cop — and more in our collection of strange revelations about the nation
Upstate New York resident Joshua Swartz was pulled over and arrested after he gave a cop the middle finger at a traffic intersection in 2006. Now, nearly seven years later, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit has overturned a lower court's decision and dropped all charges against Swartz. The decision "reaffirms that just because you insult a police officer, [it] doesn't give that police officer the right to detain you or arrest you and take away your liberty," attorney Elmer Robert Keach III told the AP.


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Ukrainian seeds can compete in the international market
For several years now, Ukrainian products have demonstrated their high quality and profitability. At the moment, domestic corn and wheat have a number of advantages over the main competitors in the European market, namely Russia and Belarus.
The distinctive features of Ukrainian seeds are their high frost-resistance and excellent productivity, i.e. the ability to produce a unit of production per unit of planting material.
However, according to Valeria Khadzhimatova, Ukraine has to start conquering the foreign market from scratch. The demand for Ukrainian seeds is going to rise up in the coming years. After all, the value of our products lies in the ability to grow crops even under difficult weather conditions while having a good harvest. Moreover, processed raw materials become a healthy and delicious vegetable oil, so that even the world leading oil producers cannot compete with it.
Up-to-day problems of the industry and ways to solve them
The industry may face the problems in seed production, but not in genetics. The production system, according to Valeria Khadzhimatova, has to be modernized or fully reformed. It often happens that crops suffer from a low level of compliance with the production process which results in damaging the seeds and leads to having poor harvests or poor quality of raw materials.
Unfortunately, among thousands of domestic sunflower seeds producers, there are those who offer counterfeit consumer goods, that is why the reputation of the Ukrainian products gets ruined. The representative of the Trading House “Ukragroprom”, Vladimir Pakhota advises farmers not to save on planting materials and to check the available samples for damage.
The Law of Ukraine “On Seed and Planting material”, which is getting ready to be adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers, should significantly improve the situation in the market. The document has been drafted according to European and international norms and regulations. The reputation of Ukraine will improve if the product control is executed more carefully.


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If you weren’t already aware that Taylor Swift is one of the most social celebrities on Earth, then you perhaps haven’t caught her in action at a party.
The Reputation singer was practically the social director at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala.
Before she took the stage to bring the house down with her performance, she worked the room full of her fellow honorees.
There she was with a number of honorees like activists Sarah Leah Whitson and Radhya al-Mutawakel. And look, there she was bonding with the Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke who knelt down to steal a chat.
And there she was chatting up soccer superstar Alex Morgan (“Dude, I’m so proud of you,” Swift enthused) and superhero, box office-buster Captain Marvel star Brie Larson. And of course, she appeared to talk shop with fellow music industry dominator, Khalid who also performed for his fellow TIME 100 honorees.
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To top it all off, she took a selfie with a murderer’s row of influencers including Gayle King, Glenn Close and Trevor Noah.
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