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If you have repeated delay in the loan, then most likely your financial position does not allow you to pay a monthly payment on or in full. Therefore, it is possible to refinance the loan in order to obtain optimal conditions for your current material situation.
When, the borrower ceases to fulfill obligations under the loan agreement, then a number of problems begged by adverse effects. For example, you are accrued fines for every day of overdue payment. The size of the penalty is prescribed in your credit contract.
The amount of debt grows in a geometric progression that every day more and more increases the financial burden, which in the end it can become absolutely unauthorized for you.
Also, all delay is reflected in your credit history. This not only spoils her, but also deprives you of the opportunity to get another loan in the future, because the credit history is one of the first moments that the bank is watching when making a decision on approval on credit. And life develops in such a way that it is impossible to predict whether you need another appeal to the bank for money. Therefore, it is better to initially not spoil the credit history.
If the debt continues to grow, and the borrower is not able to repay it, the bank has the right to apply to the court. And then, through bailiffs, an arrest may be imposed on your property, followed by its implementation.
You can arrange the looping of the borrowing amount in another bank or in the same where the loan was originally issued.
As a rule, this is due to a decrease in the interest on the loan, and a decrease in the monthly payment, but increasing the overall period of payment of cash funds.
Since the debt under the current loan is a big risk for the bank, which even after the refinancing procedure, you will not be able to pay the loan, so very often borrowers receive a refusal.
In this case, the deposit can play in favor of the borrower. And of course, the unconventions of your working capacity will entail refinancing refinance.
Thus, on the basis of the foregoing, it can be concluded that the refinancing of a loan with the debt is a very complex process, since the delay is already founding that the borrower will not be able to return funds to the bank, therefore it is necessary to confirm your solvency. And in the event that you succeed, the lender will agree to refinance.
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For Danielle, wellness is a serious business. And lucky for us, we all get to benefit. Danielle launched Juice Society in 2014, delivering the highest quality juices, followed by a brick and mortar two years later. Using all organic fruits and veggies, glass bottles, special juicing methods, and ingredients most of us have never heard of, Danielle and Juice Society are taking us to new levels. And in 2016, Danielle purchased a 6.2 acre farm to aide her business in product control, sustainability, and community. I told you she’s serious.
After a visit or two to Juice Society, you’ll be hooked. At least I am. The space, the juice, and the food inspire living a healthier and cleaner life, with Danielle leading us. Scroll down to learn all about her daily wellness routine.
What time do you wake up and what wakes you up? I usually wake up at 6:45am every day and don’t really need an alarm. Except for the days I do a 6am workout, then I DEFINITELY need my alarm.
First thing you do in the morning? Unfortunately, check my phone. Im trying to not do so right away. Typically though, I let the dogs out, make myself tea or matcha and read the news on the porch for about 30 minutes. I love being outside in the AM. Then its off to my workout.
Favorite workout gear? Im not brand loyal so any black leggings and cute top will do.
What do you usually eat in a day? Everyday is different! I’ve been trying intermittent fasting so I try to eat only from 11AM – 7PM everyday but do have my superfood packed matcha every morning. It’s matcha, collagen, MCT, pearl, maca, cinnamon, 2 oz almond milk, hot water, and blend. Maple is optional. My day consists of 90% plants in the form of smoothies, salads, or sautés, plus eggs and quinoa or rice at night with veggies and/or fish. I also have a daily goal of 3Liters of water.
Skin care for your face? I used to have really clear skin and lately it hasn’t been cooperating. I went a little product crazy for a while which only made it worse so now I’m back to a simple routine. I use a charcoal & tea tree oil soap bar to wash at night, and then I switch between Drunk Elephant Marula Oil or the Advanced Resurfacing Retinol cream by Renee Rouleau. Post workout, I use Acure wipes that have zinc to help with breakouts. I have a great eye cream also by Renee Rouleau that I started using at night and love. I’ve found the simpler the products, the better my skin seems to look. Sometimes you just have to let it breathe and do its thing.
Skin care for your body? Unlike my face, Im pretty lax with this. I’ll use a Vitamin E oil or Coconut oil if I’m feeling dry, but typically I don’t do much.
Care for your hair? I have naturally curly, dry hair so I try to only wash it once or 2x a week. Right now, I’m using plain old Dr. Bronner’s for my body and hair.
Any rituals for getting ready for the day and for going to sleep at night? I really try to take some time to myself in the morning which is when I have my best ideas and my mind is super clear. It doesn’t always happen, but those 30 minutes reading or just sitting outside makes a big difference.
Vitamins and minerals you take daily? I just started taking HUM Daily Cleanse which I like so far! I also take a probiotic and magnesium.
Vitamins and minerals you take when sick? All of them. I usually grab ginger or turmeric shots from Juice Society and drink the General the second I start feeling off. I also up my water intake and do broths and teas. A lot of liquids, but I feel this works best for me.
Favorite piece of makeup? I’m not big into makeup, but do love the W3ll People Bio Brightener Stick. It gives you such a nice glow and you don’t need much else.
How do you calm yourself when stressed? Working out has been my savior. I had a tough year last year and finally got back into working out 4 or more times a week. Now, if I go a day without moving my body I can feel how much more tense I am. It’s so important to set aside that time for yourself not only physically, but mentally and emotionally.
Blemish care? I really believe that your skin is a representation of whats going on in your body which is why when I break out I look inward first. I’m big into face mapping and will run through questions like: Did I eat something that doesn’t sit well with me? How is my digestion? How much water have I been drinking? Is it that time of the month? Once I answer these questions, from there I’ll take care of whatever is needed diet wise, whether that’s more water or herbs, and topically I usually do a dab of tea tree oil and put a dot of Manuka Honey on top. It sounds so random, but I swear by it. Taking zinc can also help with breakouts!

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Tuck this book in between other books and you are on your way to earning secret hideout awards - if there were such! Most people will walk right by this hidden safe and never give it a second look. The book titles for this hidden safe book are always changing, this makes sure that others don't catch on to that the books really are: a hidden safe.

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Brian Hamilton's been here before. A former SVP at Capital One, he later worked at BBVA where he launched Azlo, a freelancer-focused neobank. But while he says that project was a success, he concedes it "had some limitations," with BBVA's ownership limiting its creativity and growth.
So why now, in 2020, when the world itself seems to limit creativity and growth as well as piling on risk, is he back with another fintech in the shape of One, launching today?
Hamilton's vision is far from modest: He wants to "reinvent banking for the middle class," he told Protocol. If you think that sounds like a big gamble right now, then you wouldn't be entirely wrong.
Hamilton's new startup is yet another neobank launching into a crowded market. Chime, which recently boosted its valuation to $14.5 billion, is the U.S. market leader, while earlier this year Varo Money became the first consumer fintech to be granted a national charter. Meanwhile, a host of European innovators are trying to enter the U.S. Starting from scratch in this environment seems tricky, to say the least.
But Hamilton thinks One has found a gap in the market. "There's become such a fragmentation" in digital finance, he said. A traditional bank offers credit cards, mortgages, savings products and shared accounts, to name just a few. "If I go to one of the neobanks today, it'll do one of those things for me, maybe two," Hamilton said. "I've got to go over here to Acorns ... in order to get some kind of meaningful savings back, and then maybe I'm going to go over to ... Greenlight in order to get my child access account." This fragmentation, Hamilton thinks, is ripe for a rebundling. "Why wouldn't I get all of those from one place?" he asked. Specifically, why not from One?
One, which is partnered with Coastal Community Bank, has the ultimate aim of being a comprehensive banking service in the vein of Wells Fargo or Chase, but with a better customer experience. To start with, it's offering a typical checking account, high-yield savings on your paycheck, a credit line that grows with your salary and a secret weapon that it calls "Pockets." Those are sort of like sub-accounts, which you can create for a specific financial goal or purpose — and which can be shared.
"You can spin up a Pocket, and I can share it with you, and you can point your One card at it and we can share expenses for whatever you and I put into that Pocket on an ongoing basis," Hamilton said. He gave examples such as two roommates using it to handle bills, or people using it to support their elderly parents' expenses. The feature has the side-effect of being a growth hack, by bringing new customers into the One platform. "The [Pocket] product is inherently viral," Hamilton said.
Credit is another area where One thinks it can innovate. "None of [the other neobanks] do meaningful credit," Hamilton said. While Chime and Varo offer small overdrafts, it's hard to find much more than that. Hamilton wants to change that: Every One account comes with an unsecured line of credit, which can be accessed like an overdraft. If you set up a direct deposit for your paycheck, that credit line will grow based on your income, and you'll be allowed to use the credit line like a credit card: "You can just swipe and have it sit on that line while you still maintain a cash balance," Hamilton explained.
This seems like an obvious thing to offer — yet no one else has. The key, Hamilton thinks, is the way in which One was built. "We decided to start from scratch, and build the stack from scratch, with a core that actually allows us to configure and run loan products, and deposit products, and savings payment products," he said. One is "built closer down to the rails," allowing it to "configure the actual financial products behind the scenes." The core, offered by Finxact, is operated by One — letting the company go beyond putting a UX on top of a sponsor bank's offering.
"Because the technology, operations and compliance teams at One come from regulatory and bank tech backgrounds, we are able to responsibly and reliably do this, in partnership with our bank sponsor, at a level that satisfies regulators and enables independent ownership and operation of the infrastructure," Hamilton elaborated via email. Other neobanks might avoid doing this because "it can be quite complicated" compared to the plug-and-play infrastructure provided by API platforms, he said, to such an extent that many early-stage companies might forgo it altogether.
"We also have access to the bank balance sheet for the lending products," Hamilton said, giving One a "competitive cost of funds, let's call it, as opposed to building some third-party funding mechanism like most non-traditional lenders do." Hamilton said that allows One to offer much more competitive loans than even big banks, which have significant margins given the current rock-bottom interest rate environment. "That bank margin is our opportunity," he said, adopting a reported Jeff Bezos aphorism.
One's partnership with Coastal Community Bank, then, seems more like regulatory box-ticking than much else: Hamilton described One as "much closer to what a traditional bank, [in terms of] economics and tech stack and regulatory relationship, would look like, even though we are not a bank ourselves right now."
But One is adopting far more risk than the average neobank. Credit in particular right now, is "a bit of a falling knife, in some ways, that you're trying to catch," Hamilton said. "You really have to take some risk there." He said linking the credit line to the size of your income offers some "natural risk mitigation," but the company will still need to be very careful. Managing that risk is hard even for fintechs dedicated to credit products: doing it alongside everything else that comes with a bank might be even harder. And then there's all the competition, from well-funded and more established neobanks that have been doing parts of this for years.
Hamilton downplayed the competition. "It is a crowded market," he said, but "there's more space than people think. Because if you add up all of the accounts of all of the neobanks, you're still talking about low single digits [share] of the potential market." So he's optimistic that One still has a chance. "The game really hasn't been played yet," he said
Clarification: This story was updated on Sept. 22 to clarify that Varo Money was the first consumer fintech to be granted a national charter.

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During manager Arsène Wenger’s tenure, his teams have displayed a tendency to surge in the final months of league campaigns. As Amy Lawrence explains in “Arsenal Could Be Blown All the Way to Glory by Trademark Second Wind,” Wenger’s title-winning sides went on long successful runs, sometimes overhauling league leaders, in the second halves of seasons.
Indeed, in the past 10 seasons, only twice have Arsenal have dropped spots in the table during a season’s second half--in 2013-14, when the Gunners fell from first to fourth, and in 2007-08, when they dropped from first to third. On three occasions, Arsenal maintained its league position, and five times the club moved up the table.
After 19 matches of the current season, having played each league opponent once, Arsenal were top of the league. A month later, they sit third, three points behind leaders Leicester City.
The midweek date with Southampton looks like the moment to commence the characteristic charge. A victory here would also follow Arsenal’s odd and arbitrary, on-again-off-again pattern of monthly results. The Gunners went unbeaten in the league in October, then won none of their three league matches in November. December brought four wins in five, followed by a January in which the only league victory (in four matches) came on the 2nd of the month against Newcastle.
It’s also a potential watershed match because Southampton have posed Arsenal difficulty in recent years. There’s of course the 4-0 loss at Saint Mary’s on Boxing Day, following other lackluster showings on the South Coast. At home, Arsenal haven’t exactly overwhelmed the Saints, either, needing a late Alexis strike to see off the visitors last season and an 86th-minute Olivier Giroud penalty to secure three points the season before.
Expect this to be another tight affair. After a shaky period, Southampton appear to have sorted out the defensive issues. The Saints have held Manchester United, West Bromwich Albion, and Watford scoreless in their last three league fixtures. Those performances—and the way they shut out Arsenal in December—will probably serve as the model for Tuesday’s game plan.
The difference this time out is that Southampton won’t be able to concentrate so much attention on Mesut Özil. In the previous fixture, Southampton’s Jordy Clasie man-marked Arsenal’s playmaker and creative hub, while defensive midfield partner Victor Wanyama controlled everything else.
The return of Alexis Sanchez, whose hamstring injury preventing him from playing in December, poses problems for Southampton’s approach. If the Saints focus too much on Özil, Alexis could find more room to drive at goal. He’ll also help Arsenal harry the opposition defenders, increasing the likelihood of turnovers that he and Özil can quickly turn into threats.
Arsenal executed a similar plan to perfection against Manchester United in early October. There’s evidence that Southampton’s defenders are just as susceptible to such aggressive pressing: Pressing sides Tottenham and Liverpool both overwhelmed the Saints on their home ground in December.
A resurgence of similar energy levels and renewed focus from Arsenal, fueled by the returns of Alexis and Francis Coquelin, would change the dynamic on Tuesday. More to the point, these improvements would bode well for Arsenal’s three other important league fixtures in February and for the 11 subsequent contests to close the season.
Jordy Clasie and Victor Wanyama against Mesut Özil. Without dwelling on the result, the Arsenal players and coaching staff will have studied Southampton’s approach in December and noted the focus on Özil. The German playmaker will have devised ways to free himself or to use Southampton’s attention to provide more space and time to his teammates.
That’s a less complicated task in a home match than it is on the road, and teams that come to the Emirates planning to man-mark any member of the Arsenal midfield usually regret it. Making Southampton pay for that choice, should they make it, will be important for Arsenal on Tuesday.
Where to Worry
Southampton are dangerous with crosses, headers, and set pieces. They’re the league’s most prolific crossers, with 436 in 23 matches, they have headed in 10 goals to lead the league, and their 10 goals from non-penalty set pieces rank second. Arsenal’s center back pairing of Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny will need to be attentive to this threat, and goalkeeper Petr Cech will need to continue his outstanding command of his penalty area.
Both these teams will put in maximum effort. Southampton have climbed to eighth position in the league and will try to advance further. Arsenal know the necessity of reasserting home dominance if their title challenge is to persist. A gritty battle in the midfield, decided by a moment of brilliance in the forward line, seems how this match is likely to unfold. In Alexis, Arsenal again have that difference maker in attack.
Players to Watch
Arsenal. Francis Coquelin. The Frenchman returned to action after a two-month layoff in Saturday’s FA Cup win over Burnley. He wasn’t in top form, as you’d expect, but his awareness and effort helped Arsenal largely control the midfield. Coquelin will be important in the same respect on Tuesday, and his lateral work should reduce Southampton’s threat from crosses. His relatively untried partnership with Aaron Ramsey in the center of the park will also be worth watching.
Southampton. Charlie Austin. The former Queens Park Rangers front man enjoyed a Southampton debut to remember last weekend, scoring the game-winning goal at Old Trafford as a substitute. If manager Ronald Koeman is reluctant to use regular starter Graziano Pellè after his three-week injury absence, Austin could lead the line; or he could come off the bench and pose a legitimate threat. After all, he scored both times Arsenal faced QPR last season.


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An Interview with Joe McBride
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by Ray Redmond
Of all of the places Joe McBride’s music has taken him in 2000, none has affected the contemporary jazz star more than Cape Town, South Africa and his hometown of Dallas, Texas. That fact is underscored by his fifth Heads Up International release, The Texas Rhythm Club, as well as his contribution to the label’s Smooth Africa compilation, released earlier this year.
Ironically, that land down under and far away, where McBride played in January with the Heads Up Superband, probably has more jazz musicians who are well known in the United States, than those headquartered in the Big D. Erasing that anonymity is part of the concept of the Texas Rhythm Club
“What I’m trying to do with the Texas Rhythm Club is show the variety of music and the talent that is in Texas,” McBride says. “The talent is world class and the music as good as any around the globe, be it New York City, L.A., London or whatever, we’ve got the equal in Dallas. I’m trying to illustrate with this album that, not only Texas, but primarily the Dallas-Fort Worth area is a fine place to live and has lots of great music and musicians.”
The Texas Rhythm Club is more than a titled-concept, however. It’s the groove and tasteful spice on Hot Chili Pepper t. It’s the shimmering smooth jazz cliff that McBride’s keys climb on White Rock. It’s much more than just the rollicking opener and title track, the Texas Rhythm Club is also the name of the aggregation that McBride tours with, but until now, has yet to record with.
“My other records were maybe 70 to 80% computer-drum machine sequenced, and I’m still using that process on this album,” explains McBride. “But I’ve added more of the real drums, real bass and real horns to get that kind of Rhythm Club groove going on that we cook up live all the time.”
That Texas Rhythm Club groove is most obvious on the title track, which McBride says, “rocks more than anything on the record.” The style, that can be described as a funky danceable mix of hook laden r&b and contemporary jazz, punctuated by kicking horns, can also be heard on the tracks Lone Star Boogie, and the slick Handjive.
The cadre of musicians who are all part of the groove and the band that McBride call the Texas Rhythm Club are not all represented here. He calls it a “multiple constellation” of musicians that form the pool of regulars, super-subs, friends-old and new- that he uses live night after night, at home and on the road. In Dallas, the depth of quality talent is so strong, that the players left off the recording could’ve made a recording just as strong.
“Some of these guys have been with me longer than others. Some of them are people I recently met and our camaraderie was strong and we became tight through enjoying each other’s talent, and most of the people, if not living in Dallas, frequent the area quite a bit
“The atmosphere around here is pretty much that you play with people that you know and are around the most,” McBride continues. “There’s an abundance of a lot of different people that I’ve had the chance to play with in Dallas, and it’s a very spirited thing, but these guys have their own things going on too.”
Wayne Delano is a musician the pianist points at to the solidify his point. Was he in New York City or L.A., the jazz world may already know about this multi-reed man. Delano is the primary sax player with the Texas Rhythm Club, but in addition to contemporary jazz he plays here, Delano also leads his own straight ahead combo in Dallas.
With pride, McBride points out that Delano plays soprano, tenor, alto and baritone, and should never be associated with the legendary style of Texas tenor playing. He explains that one of the things he loves about the scene in Texas is how so many of the musicians respect the rich musical past of Austin, Houston and Dallas, but are constantly looking to the future to hone their skills. He calls his companions a new breed of Texas contemporary jazz musicians.
On the simmer-to-a-boil sleeper, Texas Twister, McBride does some mining of his own Texas influences of the past by paying homage to the Houston boo-ga-loo sound of the 60’s, and the piano playing native of that city who practically invented it, Joe Sample.
Howzit In Dallas is a distillation of a popular greeting in Cape Town that McBride brought back with him from his visits to South Africa. Just like, 11 K’s To Freedom, the track McBride contributed to the aforementioned Smooth Africa compilation, Howzit In Dallas has an undeniable smooth urban flair that transcends boundaries, both musical and geographical.
“I had such a wonderful time in South Africa,” McBride comments. “It’s so amazing to be able to visit there, especially upon reflecting on years in the past when it wasn’t really possible or feasible. But with the ending of Apartheid, there are things going on there and it has open up quite a bit.”
In January of 1999, Joe McBride, backed by a group of South African musicians, made history and became the first American act to play the historic Cape Town Jazzathon. But, he’s not the first McBride to come to prominence in the United States.
Joe McBride was born AGE years ago in Fulton, Missouri where his father’s brother, Bake McBride, was an outfielder with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Indians baseball teams. The younger McBride studied music at the Missouri School for the Blind and Webster University in suburban St. Louis.
St. Louis was not only the city where McBride began to nurture his musical originality, but also the restless spirit he is known for. Those formative years in the mid-west music scene were followed by a short stay in San Diego, the birth place of smooth jazz radio.
“I played with several people there while I was out there,” remembers McBride. “It was about 1983, and I met and played with (guitarist) Steve Laury and members of the band Fattburger. San Diego is a wonderful place, and I still like to hang out there because I have friends and family there. But it didn’t click like Dallas did.”
McBride came to Dallas in ’85 to visit his brother who works for a major computer company there. He had no intention of staying more than a couple of weeks, but before he could leave, the telephone was ringing with offers to play. He says his introduction into the city’s scene started slowly like a snowball rolling down a hill, until it was up to full speed and he found himself one of the top attractions in town opening up for internationally known jazz and pop stars alike.
It was during these early years that he met a young trumpeter named Dave Love at a function for North Texas State University. The two became fast friends, and when Love went into the other side of the music business and started Heads Up International, the executive remembered the soulful pianist/vocalist that he met in Dallas and signed him to a record deal.
The resulting album, Grace, released in 1992, instantly made McBride a core artist at smooth jazz radio, a fan favorite, and introduced the pianist to a galaxy of jazz stars. His subsequent albums, 1994’s A Gift For Tomorrow, 96’s Keys To Your Hear, and Double Take, from ’98, all featured an impressive list of guest solo artists, including Grover Washington Jr., Richard Elliot, Phil Perry, Peter White, Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Larry Carlton and many others.
“I have truly been blessed to be in the company of some very fine musicians and it’s all been a wonderful thing,” concludes McBride, “but featuring the my guys in the Texas Rhythm Club has been long overdue. After all, this is the place that I reside in, the place the I call home. All of the places I’ve been, and all of the people I’ve met has been like a metamorphosis in my life, all part of the road that one travels. This album, Texas Rhythm Club, is part of that journey, and its been really special putting it together.”

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News Releases from Region 01
EPA awards more than $570,000 to reduce diesel emissions in New Bedford Harbor to protect health
BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $579,991 grant to CLF Ventures for installation of multiple marine engines on a tug boat based out of New Bedford, Mass. The grant is made available under a competitive national grant program administered by EPA with funding authorized by Congress under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA).
"EPA is very pleased that this funding will help to reduce diesel emissions and provide cleaner air for southeastern Massachusetts communities," said EPA New England Regional Administrator Alexandra Dunn. "Reducing diesel emissions helps to improve air quality and protects people's health. This project will significantly reduce diesel emissions, meaning cleaner air for everyone. This is especially important for children, and for people who suffer from asthma and other respiratory problems."
CLF Ventures, Inc will use the funding, together with $727,560 of cost-share, to install two EPA-certified Tier 3 marine propulsion engines and four EPA-certified Tier 3 marine auxiliary engines on the MV/Kodiak, a tug boat based out of New Bedford, Mass. Once complete, the project is estimated to reduce annual PM2.5 and NOx by 0.23 tons and 5.26 tons, respectively.
"The air pollution from this busy port disproportionately impacts the health of the vulnerable communities surrounding it," said Vice President for Market Innovation and Impact at CLF Ventures Maggie Super Church. "Replacing these engines will reduce emissions and help to improve air quality for local residents which is a win for the health of the New Bedford community and the environment. Thanks to this EPA grant, CLF Ventures and 41 North will help make the port of New Bedford a greener, healthier neighbor."
"New Bedford is already an emerging center of the clean energy economy, with leadership positions in offshore wind, solar energy, and electric vehicles, so it makes perfect sense to make investments in our port operations that deliver the same kind of environmental benefits," said New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell. "We are grateful to the Environmental Protection Agency and to Regional Administrator Dunn for the support on this project and a host of other efforts on which we are partnering."
Older diesel engines emit large amounts of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. These pollutants aggravate asthma, damage lung tissue, and cause other serious health problems; children are especially vulnerable to these effects. The Northeast has some of the highest asthma rates in the nation, including a childhood asthma rate above 10 percent in all six New England states.
CLF Ventures is receiving this funding under EPA's DERA competitive national grant program. The awards will help cover part of the project costs for marine engine repowers. Grant recipients like CLF Ventures are required to provide a cost-share to cover the remainder of the costs needed to complete these projects.
More Information about EPA's Clean Diesel Program: https://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel


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What sets this extender besides others is that the pole extenders in it produce solid and also secure traction, despite adhering to the easy principle of procedure. What’s more, this extender is very reliable as it carries out continual grip on the tissues of the penis, promoting the stimulation of cellular division and assisting the cells to expand. Individuals of Side Genetics have actually validated that this tool not only improves the size of your penis yet it additionally remedies a curvature in your penis.
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An ordinary penis should be at least 3-5 inches long when flaccid and 3-7 inches long when set up. If yours isn’t that long, you might take advantage of a great penile extender such as the above. By utilizing any kind of extender according to the manufacturer’s guidelines, you can be sure to obtain resilient outcomes within simply 6 months. The majority of makers require you to use your extender for a minimum of 7 hrs a day for not less than 6 months.
If you’re asking yourself exactly how to please a lady in bed, quit asking “How big is my cock? “, and also start making use of a reasonable technique rather. It would certainly be far more useful to focus on the size of your cocks as well as just how you can boost its dimension. You can learn more on this at:
In our modern society, there are a great deal of items that declare to raise your size, however penis pills are a different breed. Unlike various other products that guarantee you the moon, this sort of product actually works. Unlike other products that just provide you a short term increase in size, these tablets can aid you improve your erection dimension over the long run. So before you invest your tough generated income on one more penis enlargement tool, take the time to figure out more about penis tablets.
When you take one of these pills, it aids boost the overall performance of the body. This renovation can help to boost your sexual efficiency. It also consists of ingredients such as ginkgo biloba, which can aid to promote blood flow to the penis. These pills are recognized to raise the blood circulation to the penile chambers, therefore improving the erection dimension as well as sex-related performance.
A number of the active ingredients in these pills can aid to improve an erection dimension and also sexual performance. The main ingredient located in most of these tablets is called ginkgo biloba. This ingredient has actually been shown to aid to boost blood circulation. This enhancement in circulation will allow you to have a bigger penis dimension and be able to have longer and also stronger erections. This can also assist you to be able to have longer sex-related orgasms.
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There are various active ingredients that are discovered in these tablets. Ginseng is frequently utilized in these tablets. This ingredient helps to increase general power, along with sex-related performance. Chinese people have actually been using this ingredient for centuries to boost erection size and stamina. It is additionally been utilized in some natural supplements to treat low libido or tiredness. No adverse effects have been reported with this item.
Tribulus terrestris is one more active ingredient located in penis pills. This herb has actually been utilized by the Chinese for centuries to assist deal with issues with impotence. This natural herb assists to advertise blood circulation to the penis. It is likewise great for enhancing testosterone levels in the body. Both of these herbs assist to make your penis bigger, which subsequently will certainly aid you have a far better sex-related experience. They likewise promote blood flow to the penile chambers, which will certainly offer you a much better erection size.
One more component discovered in the best tablets is called horny goat weed. This ingredient helps to promote increased blood circulation to the penis. This is fantastic for adding additional size to the penis. It will include additional density to your penis. This can be an excellent way to go if you are trying to find something that can aid you with both your sex life and also your size.
Penis pumps are additionally readily available over-the-counter. These pills can boost the blood circulation to the penis and also make it much more with the ability of pumping blood out at a greater rate. The pump works by increasing the vacuum cleaner stress that is put on the penis. This will force a lot more blood into the penis as well as allow for even more added inches to raise.
Simply bear in mind that just because an item claims that they can include inches to your penis does not imply that they have proof that they do boost the size. You should attempt a few various products out prior to picking which one you wish to make use of to aid you boost your size. Sometimes a penis enhancement pill will certainly work effectively if used in combination with a workout program. You will be able to see significant results in a brief amount of time. |
Penis Pumps is devices that utilize vacuum cleaner stress to attract added blood right into the penis for better lengthy lasting erections. Several researches have shown that these pumps are effective in offering males erections efficient in also excellent sex. There are possible side impacts to making use of penis pumps, such as penis damages. The negative effects can range from minor inflammation to extreme injuries. The penis pump can even harm nerves and also capillary.
Several penis pumps are marketed as “miracle items” that will offer guys shake tough erections with little effort. The penis pump is a strap-on gadget that fits over your entire penis. One of the much more common ways it is utilized is by placing the penis pump over the head of the penis where the scrotum lies and tightening up the penis pump from half an hour to 1 hr. This provides the required “lifting action” to require blood right into the penis via the constriction rings.
Among the possible adverse effects of using penis pumps is extreme air pressure in the blood vessels and the urethra. Over pumping may lead to a pressure build up, which creates the penis to obtain inflamed. This might create pee to leakage from the bladder and also cause discomfort and burning feelings when peing. There is likewise a boosted chance for infections when the atmospheric pressure builds up way too much in televisions. Some guys have also knowledgeable urinary system infections when over pumping.
While some penis pumps make a steady stream of erections, other pumps just give a hard erection. This is not suitable for those that want full sexual contentment. This is especially dangerous if you prepare to participate in intercourse throughout your duration or if you intend on getting pregnant. The constant flow of blood with the pump can also irritate the vaginal canal as well as uterus. If the device is not appropriately preserved, this inflammation can increase.
As a result of the serious adverse effects as well as dangers of using penis pumps as treatment options, it’s extremely important that you check with your doctor before attempting one out. He can examine your health scenario and recommend alternate therapy alternatives. Your medical professional may also advise various other medicines besides penile implants for your treatment options. These drugs include dental supplements as well as prescription anti-biotics.


Whole House Reverse Osmosis by Crystal Quest
The Whole House Reverse Osmosis System is the highest performing RO System on the market backed by more than 25 years of experience. It has been designed and engineered to provide purified water throughout your entire home for many years if properly maintained.
Every system is tested in-house before it is shipped and arrives operational, requiring minimal plumbing. As long as the prefilters and membranes are changed regularly, these systems should last from 15-20 years.
- Compact, Space Saving
- Easily Accessible Components
- Expandable and Lightweight Design
- Fully Equipped and Customizable
- Low Operational Costs
- Low cost of Maintenance
- Easily Maintenance and servicing
- Factory Tested and Preserved
- CE Compliant
- Made in the USA
Storage Tank Kit Components
- The RO System - A commercial-grade RO System ranging from 200-7,000 GPD. Every system is equipped with prefiltration to extend the life of the membranes.
- Water Tank - Water is stored in an atmospheric water storage tank (165, 220, or 550 gallons) that is sized depending on your system.
- Pump - As water is used within your home, it will be pumped from the tank as needed.
- Float Switches - Used within your water tank, this regulates when your RO System needs to cut on and off depending on the water level in your tank.
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All systems include a standard with a wide range of features. There are various options and upgrades available to accommodate a diverse range of water treatment applications. Listed below is a selection of the most popular upgrades.
- Stainless-Steel Rotary Vane Pump: Offers a longer lifespan and increase resistance to high TDS feed water and corrosive materials, such as dosing chemical and antiscalants.
- Concentrate recycle valve: Allows for an increase of RO systems efficiency by recycling back wastewater into the feed stream and increasing the system recovery
- SWP Digital Dual TDS Controller: Allow for simultaneous monitoring of both feed TDS and permeate TDS levels, helping to monitor the RO system salt rejection and membrane performance.
- SWP Digital TDS Controller: Allow for monitoring either feed TDS and Permeate TDS levels
- SWP Digital TDS/Conductivity Controller: Allow for the monitoring of the RO permeate water TDS and conductivity levels, useful in evaluating overall system performance IF Computer Controller with feed flush: Allow for pre-treatment lockout functionality, tank level input, features a convenient LED status display indicator for increase ease of use.
- S150 Computer Controller with Feed Flush: Allow for pre-treatment lockout functionality, tank level input, features a convenient LED status display and alarm function.
- Chemical Pump Outlet: Provide an integrated power source with the RO system for connection of a chemical feed pump.
- Blending Valve: Allows for a mixture of feed water into final RO permeate water to achieve desirable permeate TDS.
- Permeate Sample Port: Allows for evaluation of individual membrane performance in on RO system and aids in system troubleshooting and maintenance.
- 240V 50-60Hz or 110V 50-60Hz: Allow for selecting sufficient voltage and hertz use requirement.
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|Waste Connection||1/4", 3/8", or 1"|
|Min. Feed Pressure (psi)||45|
|Min. NaCl Rejection||96%|
|Max. NaCl Rejection||98.5%|
|Min. Feed (gpm)||1-10|
|Max. Hardness (grains/gallon)||15|
|Max. TDS (ppm)||1000-2000|
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|1,500 GPD||Sediment Filter + Carbon Block||5" x 20"|
|2,500 GPD||Sediment Filter + Carbon Block||5" x 20"|
|4,000 GPD||Sediment Filter + Carbon Block + Smart Filter||5" x 20"|
|5,000 GPD||Sediment Filter + Carbon Block + Smart Filter||5" x 20"|
|7,000 GPD||Sediment Filter + Carbon Block + Smart Filter||5" x 20"|
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|300 GPD||1||2.5" x 21" TFC HF1 Membranes|
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|1,000 GPD||3||2.5" x 21" TFC HF1 Membranes|
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|2,500 GPD||3||2.5" x 40" TFC HF1 Membranes|
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Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo spoke Tuesday in Washington at the annual meeting of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. At the meeting, the Treasury secretary further pushed the need for Congress to continue fighting against the illicit use of crypto in crime. He would cite the discovery of digital asset flows that have alleged connections to the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Adeyemo says that the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas brought an “increased focus on the illicit financial use of digital assets.” Hamas has publicly sought to raise funds for their efforts via crypto. “There are places where we think Congress needs to act,” he said. “We’re going to work with Congress to get more tools.”
The use of crypto in cyber attacks and cyber terrorism has been an issue for years that Congress has been working to combat. Attention to the issue was revived following Hamas’ attack on Israel last month. Adeyemo reiterates the need for more government action in his Tuesday remarks. However, he also calls on the cryptocurrency industry itself to aid in the battle.
“What I’m going to continue to say to the industry is that you have the ability in lots of ways to self-regulate, and to make sure that you’re protecting yourselves from being in a position where people are using your assets to further their either heinous acts, like what Hamas did, or digital criminals,” Adeyemo added.


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The BLT sandwich (bacon, lettuce, tomato) possibly comes from Chicago and was named after its famed Chicago Tribune columnist BLT, or Bert Leston Taylor (1866-1921). The "BLT" sandwich is first cited in print in 1941.
The initials "BLT" also stand for "Bites, Licks and Tastes."
Wikipedia: BLT sandwich
The BLT is a variety of sandwich containing Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato. The sandwich traditionally has several strips of cooked bacon, leaves of lettuce (traditionally iceberg or romaine), and slices of tomato, all sandwiched between slices of bread, optionally toasted. Mayonnaise is the traditional condiment used.
The origins of the BLT are not fully known. The 1929 book Seven Hundred Sandwiches by Florence A. Cowles refers to a "bacon sandwich" though this recipe calls for green peppers and pickles but neither lettuce nor tomato. However, the book also mentions a "Bacon Salad Sandwich" which combines a creamed bacon salad (similar to chicken or tuna salad) with onion, lettuce and tomato.
"BLAT", with avocado added.
"BELT", with scrambled egg added.
"BLT /w Butter", Substitute butter for mayonnaise.
"BLRT", with ranch substituted for mayonnaise.
"MLT", a kosher variation, in which mutton is substituted for bacon.
"TLT", a vegan variation, in which tempeh is substituted for bacon
"Turkey BLT", exactly the same as a BLT, but with sliced turkey added to the bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
"ZLT", made with zebra meat, plum tomatoes and lettuce, as created by Rusty Nash for beast feaster
Wikipedia: Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit Corporation
The Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit Corporation (BMT) was an urban transit holding company, based in Brooklyn, New York City, United States, and incorporated in 1923. It is now the BMT Division of the New York City Subway. Together with the IND, it is operationally described as B Division. The original BMT routes have the letters from J to R, as well as the Franklin Avenue Shuttle (S). The IND's B, D and F partly use BMT trackage, as does a short section of the A in Queens, while the W and Z supplement the N and J.
Subway restaurants - Menu
Italian B.M.T.® An old-world favorite. Sliced Genoa salami, pepperoni and ham and your choice of fresh vegetables and condiments served on freshly baked bread. Some say BMT stands for biggest, meatiest, tastiest. We wouldn’t disagree.
1 March 1936, New York Times, "Lexicon of the Soda Jerker" by Helen Dallis, pg. X10:
Some of the expressions are divided into idea families. When the bacon and tomato sandwich became "the BMT," the subway family started. It fell to the lot of the lettuce and tomato to be called "IRT," even though neither of the first two letters seem to stand for anything.
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B. T. is the counterman's signal for the ever popular Bacon and Tomato Sandwich.
B. M. T. is another lunch room order for the same thing, especially in New York, where those intials stand for the Brooklyn Manhattan Transit Co. Probably the "M" between the Bacon and Tomato stands for "mit," the old German free lunch word for any bite "with" beer.
21 July 1941, The Christian Science Monitor, "To Change the Subject: Hash the Lexicon; Pie the Dictionary" by Jessie Ash Arndt, pg. 11, col. 1:
Tell the waitress you want bacon, lettuce and tomato on white toast and listen to the terms in which your order is relayed to the cook -- "B. L. T. on T." See if you are quick enough to figure it out.
13 August 1941, Delta Democrat-Times (Greenville, MS), "Shoot the Sherbet to Me, Herbert," pg. 2, col. 1:
Yesterday we heard a waitress demand a B. L. T. on T., which translates into a bacon, lettuce and tomato on white toast.
10 November 1944, Chicago Tribune, "A Line o' Type or Two" by Charles Collins, pg. 18:
B. L. T., according to Transatlantic Quiz, is the abbreviation for bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches.
Penn State Daily Collegian (March 4, 1965)
A "BLT all the way" is a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich on toast with mayonnaise.
Word Mark B.M.T.
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Serial Number 73631255
Filing Date November 20, 1986
Current Filing Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Published for Opposition May 12, 1987
Registration Number 1451139
Registration Date August 4, 1987
Owner (REGISTRANT) DOCTOR'S ASSOCIATES, INC. CORPORATION CONNECTICUT 300 South Pine Island Road Suite 306 Plantation FLORIDA 33324
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Attorney of Record Valerie Pochron
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The Division 2
The Division 2 review
The Division 2 is an online third-person view shooter developed by Ubisoft. It was released in 2019 and is now available on Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia. It is also very likely to be ported on the consoles of the upcoming generation.
Gameplay: What The Division Should Be
The Division 2 is the sequel to the original The Division game. That game was released in 2016 and was criticized for several major problems it had. In the second part, the developers have taken into account most of the complaints, and after all The Division 2 is exactly what fans expected of the original game. The core of the gameplay is the same: it is an MMO looter-shooter with a third-person view.
You can complete various missions, loot weapons, and other gear and progress through the game alongside other players. Unlike the original game, The Division 2 has loads of endgame content to keep the players entertained for hundreds of hours.
Graphics: Optimized and Improved
The graphics are logically better than were in the original game, but these improvements are not that major. The most visible enhancement is the light work: the sun is now filling everything with its beams in a gorgeous way. On the other hand, the textures have not been majorly improved to keep the optimization good. The latter was made decently in The Division 2 as the system requirements are comparably low for a game released in 2019. This is logical because it is an MMO game, and the developers are aiming at a wide audience to support the game for a long time.
Controls: Almost the Same
The controls are almost the same as they were in The Division. You can control your character, aim, shoot, switch between gear and utilities, and use covers to hide from the incoming bullets. There are some new mechanics in the endgame, and therefore there are some new controls, but it will be very easy to learn for those who have played the original game.
Conclusion: A Decent Looter Shooter
The Division 2 is exactly what players were expecting from the original game: a looter shooter with lots of endgame content. If you enjoyed the original game or just liked its concept, The Division 2 will appeal to you as it fixes most of the original's problems. In case you did not like the first game at all, the enhancements of the second one will not change the situation for you.

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[ARCHIVED] K-254 Corridor Management Plan Public Meeting
Attend the 1st public meeting for the K-254 Corridor Management Plan on 6/27 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Circle Middle School. KDOT wants your input during this planning process to determine the future of the project & how it will best serve the community.


Ima Robot (partially found tracks from pop-rock group; 1999-2010)
Ima Robot is a Los Angeles-based pop-rock group founded by Alexander Ebert (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros) and Tim Anderson. Popular in the early 2000s, the band released three albums over its lifespan before phasing out into obscurity around 2010 after the release of their third album, Another Man's Treasure. Two of the three albums the band released under Virgin Records kept a pop-punk style to them while the third album, while under their own label, took a turn for a more experimental sound, turning a lot of fans away.
While a lot of their music was pop-punk based, a lot of the demos created by the band took on styles, unlike anything they released under a label ranging from hip-hop to alt-rock.
Many of the demos written by the band were released under the band's MySpace page somewhere between 2004 and 2008. Additionally, around 2008, the official Facebook page of the band posted a handful of zip files, hosted under timmytheterror.com.
1999 Demo Tape Tracks
On June 4th, 2007, Yahoo! user robkoss1 posted a request thread in the Yahoo! Email List group Music Wanted Email List looking for Ima Robot obscurities. In the thread, he mentions “Demo tape (title unknown) (ca. 1999?) cassette/cd featuring the tracks Weirdest Girl and Sink or Swim, plus others I am unaware of.”
On April 9th, 2014, Tumblr user snakechildlurking posted the song "Weirdest Girl" to his Tumblr page.
On May 26th, 2016, the same user, after many requests, posted the song "Sink or Swim".
Both songs have been uploaded to the ima-robot.net fansite YouTube page. Throughout both songs, a woman can vaguely be heard speaking at various points of each song. It is unknown if that was intentionally part of the song or a result of the songs being taped over something else. It is also unknown if there are alternative versions of these songs in existence.
On May 16th, 2017, Osker Borst on the fan-forum ima-robot.net posted the following:
“Back story to these two recordings. They were indeed on a cassette that was a 'mix of old songs, mostly IMA' from that era, although nothing else rare, apparently. The tape was nearly lost forever, then found, somehow transferred digitally then I got copies of them. I don't know anything else, the songs were sent to me from girl I met on myspace. She said her mom was friends with Alex back in the old days. Also, if it's not mentioned elsewhere, Alex once said that there exists a piano version of Weirdest Girl, so maybe that may pop up on a crappy cassette one day?”
Self-Titled Era Tracks (2000-2005)
On June 4th, 2007, previously mentioned Yahoo! user robkoss1 posted on his thread about a “Ima Robot EMI Double Acetate CD-R Pre-Release (2003-04? 2 Cd set) includes the self-titled tracklisting plus b-sides and demos including Leo's Waltz and Spearmint Whino, others.”
The CD-R had a page available on the eil online shop until an unknown date (sometime in 2017) but the page has since been taken down, implying the cd has been purchased by somebody. The page included an image revealing the previously mentioned unknown b-sides, including "Sexy," "Leo's Waltz," "Spearmint Whino," and "Twist and Shout."
An archived listing of the page is available here.
Additionally, around July 2008 a user on the imarobot.net forums (now defunct) posted a thread about an "Instrumentals CD."
The instrumentals have been circulating the Ima Robot community for a while, and are unmastered versions of the Self-Titled album and Public Access EP, as well as a few tracks that were not available on either the previously mentioned pre-release CD-R or the final release of the album. The two tracks that stand out are "Chip Off The Block" and "Twist and Shout." The instrumentals, in addition to the rest of the songs, were produced by Josh Abraham.
The song "Sexy" is speculated among the Ima Robot fan community to be an alternate title for the song "10:10," released on the Dynomite EP. However, YouTube user Kyle Sziraki uploaded a video on April 16th, 2011, of Ima Robot playing a song dubbed as "Sexy," live at The Dragonfly Bar in 2002, sounding nothing like "10:10." It is unknown if this song's title is actually "Sexy" or if "10:10" had an alternate title before release.
The song uploaded by Kyle Sziraki is speculated among the Ima Robot community to actually be titled "On The Edge." It is unknown if there is a studio recording of the song, making it lost. If "Sexy" is indeed an alternate title for "10:10," then the version on the pre-release CD-R is most likely just "10:10." This could also be proven by the fact that "10:10" is the only B-side released around this time frame that is not in the list.
The song "Leo's Waltz" was played live in The Viper Room on September 19th, 2003. YouTube user Kyle Sziraki uploaded a video on April 13th, 2011, of the song being played live. It is very, very low-quality.
There is no studio recording of the song available, but we can assume there is likely a demo held by the band as well as a fully-produced version by Josh Abraham on the pre-release CD-R, as suggested by the fact that the other songs listed are indeed fully produced for the record.
The song "Spearmint Whino" was played live on an unknown date at an unknown location. The only sign is the fact that an mp3 version of the live recording is/was floating around the Ima Robot community. It was uploaded by the ima-robot.net fansite YouTube page on October 9th, 2016.
Similar to Leo's Waltz, we can assume the song has a demo as well as a fully-produced Josh Abraham version.
Twist and Shout
The song "Twist and Shout" does indeed exist as a demo and was released by Tim Anderson in one of the many Facebook demo packages, uploaded to his website.
The song "Twist and Shout" also has an instrumental, produced by Josh Abraham, presumably the unmastered instrumental of what is on the pre-release CD-R. It differs greatly from the demo version, but lacks vocals.
Chip Off The Block
The song "Chip Off The Block" had 2 different versions before being finally released on the album "Monument to the Masses." A demo for the song exists, as well as an unmastered instrumental on the instrumental CD, similar to Twist and Shout. It is unknown if the produced/mastered version of the song exists as it is not listed on the pre-release CD-R. There are vocals from Alex faintly in the background of the instrumental, implying there were vocals recorded for the produced version.
- Discogs page for Ima Robot. Retrieved 31 Jul '17.
- Example of demos released under timmytheterror.com. Retrieved 31 Jul '17.
- IMA Robot. rarities (Yahoo! Groups). Retrieved 31 Jul '17
- Weirdest Girl (snakechildlurking.tumblr.com). Retrieved 31 Jul '17.
- Sink or Swim (snakechildlurking.tumblr.com). Retrieved 31 Jul '17.
- ima-robot.net (Weirdest Girl (Restored)). Retrieved 31 Jul '17.
- IMA Robot. rarities (Yahoo! Groups). Retrieved 01 Aug '17
- Ima Robot Forums (Mentioning Instrumentals CD in a topic that cannot be loaded). Retrieved 01 Aug '17


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Mumbai, 7/2: In a major development, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress Lata Saberwal has announced on her social media handle that she is quitting daily soaps. She played Akshara’s mother and Naira’s grandmother in the popular show.
Lataa Saberwal took to Twitter and shared a note that read, “Announcing it formally that I have quit daily soaps though I am open for web, movies or a great cameo. Thank you daily soaps for being an integral part of my life (sic).” She captioned it, “Embarking on a #newjourney. A new #beginning (sic).”
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Revolutionizing Lives: The In-Depth Exploration of Artificial Limbs
In the intricate tapestry of modern healthcare, artificial limbs emerge not just as prosthetic devices but as symbols of resilience, innovation, and the indomitable spirit of the human journey. As pioneers in the field, we delve into the nuanced world of artificial limbs, unraveling their evolution, technological intricacies, and the profound impact they have on the lives of those who use them.
Evolution of Artificial Limbs: A Historical Odyssey
Ancient Origins and Early Innovations
The history of artificial limbs traces back to ancient civilizations, where rudimentary designs were crafted to replace lost limbs. From wooden pegs to more sophisticated mechanisms, these early innovations laid the foundation for the incredible advancements witnessed today.
Technological Leaps in the Modern Era
The advent of the modern era brought about technological leaps in artificial limb design. The shift from basic mechanical structures to the integration of cutting-edge materials, such as carbon fiber and advanced polymers, marked a turning point in the quest for creating more functional and lifelike prosthetics.
Diversity in Artificial Limb Solutions
Customization for Individual Comfort
The contemporary landscape of artificial limbs is characterized by a commitment to customization. Recognizing the unique needs of each individual, prosthetic solutions are tailored to ensure a comfortable fit, allowing users to seamlessly integrate these devices into their daily lives.
Advanced Designs Catering to Varied Lifestyles
Artificial limbs are no longer one-size-fits-all solutions. Advanced designs cater to diverse lifestyles, whether it's for everyday activities, sports, or highly specialized tasks. The market offers a spectrum of options to suit the unique requirements of users.
Technological Marvels Transforming Lives
Bionic Technology: Merging Man and Machine
The integration of bionic technology represents a paradigm shift in artificial limb functionality. These technologically advanced limbs not only mimic the movements of natural limbs but also respond to neural signals, providing users with a level of control and precision that was once unimaginable.
Sensory Feedback: Enhancing Realism
In the pursuit of creating a more immersive experience, artificial limbs now incorporate sensory feedback. Users can not only control their prosthetics with remarkable precision but also feel sensory feedback, creating a sense of connection and realism.
Challenges and Future Innovations
Overcoming Stigma and Societal Challenges
While artificial limbs have come a long way, societal perceptions and stigmas still pose challenges. Ongoing efforts focus on fostering awareness and understanding to overcome societal challenges and empower individuals with artificial limbs.
Innovations in Neuroprosthetics
The future holds exciting possibilities with ongoing innovations in neuroprosthetics. Researchers are exploring ways to create direct interfaces between artificial limbs and the human nervous system, promising even greater control and a more intuitive user experience.
Impact on Individuals and Society
Restoring Independence and Confidence
The impact of artificial limbs extends beyond physical function. These technological marvels play a pivotal role in restoring independence and confidence to individuals who have experienced limb loss, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Shifting Perspectives on Ability and Diversity
As artificial limbs become more advanced and widely accepted, there is a noticeable shift in societal perspectives. The focus is moving from disability to celebrating ability and diversity, fostering a more inclusive and compassionate world.
Conclusion: Redefining Possibilities with Artificial Limbs
In conclusion, artificial limbs are not just mechanical replacements; they are conduits for redefining possibilities. From historical origins to the frontiers of bionic technology, these devices exemplify the fusion of human resilience and technological innovation. As we stand on the brink of even more remarkable breakthroughs, the journey of artificial limbs continues to be a testament to the boundless capabilities of the human spirit.

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The Uncomfortable Truth's Civil Rights Movement Series, featuring Joanne Blackmon Bland and Dave Dennis
RadioACTive is celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy this week by presenting select episodes of The Uncomfortable Truth Podcast's Civil Rights Movement Series. Tonight: Joanne Blackmon Bland and Dave Dennis.
Arrested 13 times by her eleventh birthday, JoAnne was no stranger to the horrors of Jim Crow. Her mother died in childbirth because there was no "black" blood at the hospital. She wanted freedom and she wasn't going to wait. Only 11 years old on Bloody Sunday, JoAnne faced the charging horses and the swinging batons of the state troopers.
Freedom Rider Dave Dennis never thought about getting involved in the Civil Rights Movement but he did want a date with a pretty young lady. He was supposed to be killed along with the other activists during Freedom Summer but fate changed his own course in history. The pain remains even after his searing eulogy for James Chaney.
Views, thoughts or opinions shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, 90.9fm KRCL. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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ET caught up with the rapper backstage at the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards.
For Residente, it's all about creating music that you love, regardless of awards and recognition.
ET's Denny Directo caught up with the Calle 13 rapper backstage at the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards, where he expressed how thankful he was to take home a trophy that night, and addressed the controversy over lack of reggaeton artist nominations at the awards show.
"I've never won a Billboard Award, so I'm not going to be posting a Billboard trophy with an X. I understand that there's space for everyone, and I think that some of them, they are making great music, some of them, they just have to make music because they love it, not thinking about the awards," he explained. "And I know they're going to say, 'For you it's easy, because you have one.' But for real, I always make music because I love it. I don't care if I win or lose. But I think it's not an Academy problem, it's something that as an artist, you have to solve inside. So, you have to make the music you like, and you don't have to care."
Following the Latin GRAMMY nominations announcement in September, J Balvin, along with other artists like Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, Anuel AA and more, took to social media to express their discontent over the lack of reggaeton and urban artists nominated in main categories like Album of the Year. The message shared across platforms read: "Sin reggaeton no hay Latin GRAMMY." It was accompanied with a photo of a gold GRAMMY award with a giant red X across it.
The message, which translates to "without reggaeton there is no Latin GRAMMYs," went viral and led to a heated and passionate discussion on social media about representation and inclusion.
However, the show was filled with outstanding performances by all subgenres of urban music, including Rosalia and Ozuna. Residente also took the stage with Ricky Martin and Bad Bunny to sing their song, "Cántalo." The rapper admitted he was surprised to win the Latin GRAMMY for Best Short Form Video for "Banana Papaya."
"At first I came here just to hang out with my friends on stage, Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, we did a song together," he told ET. "I just came for that, but I forgot that [I was nominated] for a video I directed with Kany Garcia, who is an amazing artist too, and she gave me the opportunity to direct the video, because I always direct my own videos, but with her, I said 'Yeah, I'm going to give it a try.' And she's amazing."
As for his stellar performance with his fellow Puerto Rican pals, Residente said it was "incredible." "We had the opportunity to be part of a huge, massive protest in Puerto Rico, and we got together and we went there, and it was so beautiful to see people -- it was bad, what was happening -- but it was beautiful. The energy of the people trying to make it better. And we did it, and we have to keep fighting... Ricky, afterwards, he called me like, a few months later to tell me that he wanted to do a song. I said, 'OK.' I called Bad Bunny and I thought to myself, 'Wow, you should call Ruben Blades to make it like a classic salsa but also reggaeton beat, fusion and also have a Brazilian part.'"
ET also caught up with Bad Bunny on the red carpet, where he praised Residente and Martin, and expressed how honored he was to represent his genre.
"I am thankful to be nominated. It's an honor for me to represent urban music, reggaeton, trap and hip-hop," he said. "If you've listened to my album, you know that there is everything. It's an album that I did with a lot of love. I tried to give the world a bit of creativity, lyrics. And for me, I will always represent music from Puerto Rico, reggaeton, Latin music."
Hear more of what he had to say in the video below.


I posted how to do this on the old site, but its gone. Anyway, the baffles are held in with a hardened pin that cannot be drilled out. The reason for this is that they dont want you to drill it out. The reason is that you will risk drilling out the threads on the baffle bracket if you ever want to reinstall.
Soooo, get a dremel with a tapered grinding wheel and carefully grind away the base of the aluminum rivet holding the hardened pin in place under the can exit tip. Once you have it almost gone, you can wiggle the baffle around until the pin pops out. Then you can pull the baffle out.
If you ever want to re-install (why would you want to?, they sound great without) you have to use the supplied screw to hold them in.


Ethereum Burning Is At ATH
- Some users paid as much as 5 ether, equivalent to just over $14,000
- 70,000 ETH was burned on May 1, which is more than three times the previous ATH of around 20,000
The burning rate of Ethereum has reached a new all-time high (ATH) after the highly anticipated sale of tokenized land plots in Otherside, Yuga Labs’ upcoming Metaverse project, CoinTelegraph reported.
Users Paid up to $14K to get Transactions Through
On Sunday, the creators of ApeCoin and the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) sold 55,000 virtual land NFTs called “Otherdeeds.” The surging demand for the assets caused Ethereum gas fees to skyrocket.
Some users paid as much as 5 ether, equivalent to just over $14,000 at the time of writing, only to get their transactions through.
Burn Volume Triple That of Previous ATH in January
After the implementation of the EIP-1559 upgrade last year, also known as the London hard fork, each transaction on the Ethereum Mainnet burns a base fee of ETH.
Data compiled by Data Always and Glassnode show almost 70,000 ETH was burned on May 1, which is more than three times the previous ATH of around 20,000 in mid-January.
Since the London hard fork on August 5 last year, the average burn rate has been 5.81 ETH per minute according to data from Ultrasound.Money.
During the Otherdeed NFT sale, this number rose to 9.83 ETH per minute for a total of just over 99k ETH over the past week. The burn rate has fallen back down to around 3.9 ETH per minute since then.
Otherdeed NFTs top Burn Leaderboard
It must be pointed out that Otherdeed NFTs topped the “burn leaderboard” over the past week even though other platforms and projects also contributed to this figure.
The burn volume was around 55,817 ETH for those, more than half of all burns during that period. OpenSea comes second with 7,152 ETH.
Yuga Labs is Building its own Blockchain
Yuga Labs could be clogging Ethereum for the last time. They have announced plans to create their own blockchain and port ApeCoin over, which is affiliated with BAYC.
A lot of users lost funds on gas fees for failed ETH transactions as the demand for the sale temporarily overwhelmed the Mainnet.
Yuga Labs promised to refund users’ gas fees. They tweeted on Sunday:
We’re sorry for turning off the lights on Ethereum for a while. It seems abundantly clear that ApeCoin will need to migrate to its own chain in order to properly scale. We’d like to encourage the DAO to start thinking in this direction.


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Originally Posted by penny3333
McPayne, you need to try the wine tasting on board sometime. I usually do it at least once a cruise. I like the martini tasting, too. I, too, like to experiment with different wines. I have bought a bottle or two for dinner, though.
Penny, thanks for the suggestion. I may try the wine package one day. I was thinking about cruising this weekend. The reason being, we drove down to DC for a baseball game yesterday, and when we were passing Baltimore, saw the Enchantment of the Seas in port (I assume for embarkation). Similarly, today, driving back, we saw the Carnival Pride in port in Baltimore.
I'm thinking my next cruise may be an Eastern Caribbean cruise. Not sure which line. Now that I mentioned Carnival, I actually was thinking about giving them a try, to see how it compares to Royal Caribbean, but from what I've heard, Royal Caribbean is supposed to be near the top in cruises. I realize and respect that everyone has their own opinions. On my last cruise, a couple I was lying next to on the beach in Cozumel stated that now having been on an RCI cruise, they wouldn't go on Carnival again unless it was a newer ship.

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The catalogue First Things First comprises a selection of images from a number of Shirana Shahbazi's photographic series created over the past ten years. The presentation of some fifty works is not necessarily categorically or linearly organized; rather, it appears completely free of hierarchy, with photographic styles, subjects, and techniques displayed on equal footing. First Things First emphasizes a juxtapositional approach, a dynamic and free arrangement of various subjects and styles: unspectacular landscapes are placed alongside fruit and flower still lifes; seemingly casual urban scenes sit alongside geometric shapes; colored compositions are in contrast to black-and-white images.
In her work, Shahbazi generates a complex interplay between images through her surprising and innovative compositions. The photographic arrangements build unexpected bridges between images and ideas to create both a balance and a tension, and to offer an alternative way of looking at the world around us.
This book is published on the occasion of Shirana Shahbazi's exhibition “First Things First,” curated by Andreas Fiedler, at KINDL—Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst, April 2–August 6, 2017.

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Discreetly tucked away on the Yuzhong peninsula, the People’s Hall人民大礼堂 and Three Gorges Museum三峡博物馆 occupy either side of Chongqing People’s Square重庆人民广场. I’ve included both in this post, as you can easily visit them together as part of the same trip.
There are normally a fair few locals and tourists hanging around the square, with little stalls eager to sell you souvenir photographs in front of either site. In the evenings, you may well find middle aged and elderly ladies during their collective line dance routines, called ‘Public square dancing广场舞(Guang chang wu),’ or ‘Baba wu坝坝舞’ in local dialect. During national holidays, the square might be completely occupied by tents selling local snacks, delicacies and souvenirs.
The People’s Hall 人民大礼堂
The People’s Hall is one of the most recognisable symbols of Chongqing, along with the Liberation Monument, perhaps. It was among the first search images I found back in early 2003, a time when I barely even knew the city even existed.
In April 1954, this ancient style modern structure was completed with a total floor space of 6600 square metres. The central auditorium reaches a height of 65 metres, and has seating for 3400 guests. In 2016, the hall was a listed among the first ’19th century heritage buildings’ in China.
Apart from government extravaganzas, organisers sometimes use the People’s Hall for concerts and theatrical performances. Back in 2015, I once came here to watch the famous Chinese pianist Lang Lang郎朗.
At other times, you can pay 10 Yuan for a visitor’s ticket and explore the hallways and auditorium during opening hours.
The Three Gorges Museum
The original structure opened to the public in 1951 as the Southwest Museum, but as the Three Gorges Reservoir submerged large swathes of the landscape behind the dam, the museum was re-designated as the Three Gorges Museum back in 2000 to display the history, culture and artifacts of the region. The new face, interior and exhibit halls were opened to the public free of charge in June 2005.
Main areas of interest include a section on the geological origins of the Three Gorges造化三峡, the civilisations that developed there山水之间, folklore from the Three Kingdoms Period and Taoist culture三峡风流, and The Immortal Three Gorges永远的三峡 that is focused on the construction of the dam in Yichang, including a seamless 360 degree surround film theatre.
Other than the Three Gorges, there are sections based on the history and culture of the ancient Ba Country 巴渝文化 that once existed in these lands. There’s another section dedicated to civil resistance in Chongqing during the Second World War, and an exhibit covering the past century of urban development in the city.
At any time, there is also a guest exhibition held on the upper floors. A few years ago, the Welsh Tourist Board hosted an exhibition about history, tourism, and modern life in Wales. Perhaps the most interesting exhibit was a thirteenth century printed book claimed to be the first written in the Welsh language.
There are a number of ways to find the People’s Square using public transport. Many bus routes pass right by, but a more tourist friendly route is taking the green CRT monorail line 2 to Zengjiayan Station曾家岩, then walking through a long underpass towards exit A, where you re-emerge right next to the museum.
I would recommend putting aside a whole morning or afternoon to fully take in these two symbolic attractions of Yuzhong District, and Chongqing in general.

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It is much easier to make files available on a computer than to produce a vinyl record: There was a time when the vinyl record was in danger of disappearing almost completely from the collective memory. But the vinyl record never completely disappeared from the scene: it made a surprising comeback in the 21st century and is now the first choice of music enthusiasts when it comes to holding music in their hands.
Why did the vinyl record return? Because it is the purest way to listen to music. The analogue qualities of a vinyl record make every piece of music sound more honest and give the music a background that it lacks with digital media.
Like the sizzling of a chimney fire
It’s not just the scratching sound you hear in the background when listening to some vinyl records that almost reminds you of the sizzling of a fireplace.
Above all, it is the message that the vinyl record carries: without the vinyl record, music would hardly exist in its present form.
It all began in the mid-19th century: the production of vinyl records started in the middle of the Second Industrial Revolution. By the end of the 19th century, there were three different patents of music storage and reproduction: the phonograph, the graphophone and the gramophone. All three terms are often used synonymously – yet they refer to three different variants of music storage.
The beginnings of music recording
It was not until the arrival of the gramophone that it became possible to mass-produce vinyl records: The techniques that existed before were not suitable for mass production.
A vinyl record consists of various grooves: Within these grooves, various peaks and valleys are scratched in the record factory. When the pickup passes through these peaks and valleys, vibrations are created: These vibrations are converted into electrical signals and passed on to a loudspeaker.
But the vinyl record was not the only medium for sound back in those days: Thomas Edison’s phonograph worked with sound cylinders. The original version of this cylinder consists of a rotatable cylindrical body on which a tin foil is mounted, which functions as a sound carrier. This roller is fixed with a membrane in a fixed holder. In the centre of the membrane is a small pin with a rounded tip – the original version of the pickup. This pin exerts slight pressure on the tin foil, causing vibrations. The result of this process is the reproduction of a sound track.
The concept of a cylinder music box, invented 100 years earlier, is not entirely dissimilar to the concept of the first phonograph.
In 1889, the first phonograph parlours opened in America: it was the first time that the masses came into contact with the newly invented medium of vinyl records. The first phonograph parlour opened in San Francisco in May 1889: customers sat down at a desk and voiced their title request through a tube. Then the title was played on a phonograph located one floor below the customer and the customer could hear his title through two earphones. By the mid-1890s, every American city had at least one phonograph parlour.
For a long time, these phonograph parlours were the only way to hear recorded music: Mass production of vinyl records and players was still in its infancy.
In the beginning, artists recorded their recordings directly on a phonograph: This involved the artist filling several cylinders during a session, all of which were in one of the phonographs at a time. Thus, recording music was extremely time-consuming and cost-intensive – nevertheless, almost everybody was soon familiar with the concept of sound recording and enthusiastic about it.
It was only slowly that it became clear that the vinyl record was the simpler method of recording music: records could be punched in factories, whereas the production of cylinders was much more complex.
The German, later US-American inventor Emil Berliner played a decisive role in the invention of the vinyl record: in 1887, he applied for a patent for a disc-shaped sound carrier on which grooves were scratched from the outside to the inside in the shape of a spiral, thus preserving the vibrations of the recording. This is exactly the definition of what is still understood by a vinyl record today.
Although the size and playing time of the vinyl record at that time differed from those of today, the basic concept was fixed.
After Berliner had invented the vinyl record as a medium, a corresponding playback device was still needed: at the end of the 19th century, the Berliner Gramophone came onto the market in the United States. In 1901, Berliner founded the Victor Talking Machine Company to manufacture and market the gramophone and the accompanying vinyl records.
In 1929, the Victor Talking Machine Company became the Radio Corporation of America (RCA Victor). The name RCA still exists today.
The way a vinyl record was recorded changed over the decades: Until 1925, a single horn was used for recording. Quiet instruments were positioned close to the horn, loud instruments further away from the horn. From 1925 to 1945, electric microphones and signal amplifiers were used. In the 1930s, magnetic tape technology was invented in Germany, which was far ahead of purely electrical recording technology: however, this invention remained reserved for German recording studios until 1945.
The vinyl record has survived the tides
From the making of the original master recording to the pressing of the final vinyl record, the making of a vinyl record is a culture in itself. Today, there are only a few factories in the world that press vinyl records. Nevertheless, the demand for vinyl records is high: many factories use machines from the eighties to make vinyl records: For many decades, there has been hardly any development work in the construction of new record pressing plants. When making a vinyl record, it is not only the vinyl record itself that counts: The design of vinyl record covers is an industry in itself and forms an art form of its own.
The effort that goes into making a record is part of the message of a vinyl record: the numerous quality checks and trained hands that a recording passes through before it becomes a vinyl record are unique. Many digital music libraries would be a lot poorer if they were not fed with numerous recordings from the past. When the compact disc (CD) emerged in the eighties as one of the first digital methods of storing music, the vinyl record was in danger of disappearing at first: But now almost every artist releases a vinyl pressing alongside their digital versions. The power of a vinyl record continues to fascinate to this day.
Main source: Miles, Jenna: The Beginner’s Guide to Vinyl, 2017 Adams Media
Cover picture: A musical box, © Simon von Ludwig


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As the Baby Boomer generation nears retirement, the number of drivers over the age of 65 is going to grow:
- In 2014, over 6 million Canadians were aged 65 or older, representing 15.6 per cent of Canada's population.
- By 2030 (just 16 years from now), seniors will number 9.5 million and make up close to one in four people in Canada (23 per cent)
Seniors Behind The Wheel
Even though KANETIX.ca survey results suggest that drivers 65 and older have fewer bad driving habits (speeding, failing to signal, eating food while driving, tailgating and the like) and KANETIX.ca data shows seniors are less likely to have a traffic ticket conviction on their record, discussions about senior drivers often come around to collisions. It's often reported that older drivers are disproportionately represented in collisions. A 2012 Statistics Canada report, Profile Of Seniors' Transportation Habits, points out that:
Although most seniors drive carefully, statistics show that people aged 70 or older have a higher accident rate per kilometre driven than any other age group except young male drivers, still the highest risk category. In addition, seniors are more likely than younger people to be killed when they are involved in a collision.

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You do realize Maryland with no big held Dickinson to 3 points, and Myles Johnson from Rutgers just held him to 10 (m)
By Barrett777 on 14:41:56 02/22/21
[In reply to "Dickinson avgd 8 pts & 45% FG% in last 5 games (vs teams with bigs). No one to bother him in this game. When dbld, he " by Buckmich, posted at 14:25:12 02/22/21]
Are you really trying to say that if OSU only had Myles Johnson they would have beat SCum?
If that is your argument it is worth a peak to see how that same Myles Johnson did versus OSU head up this year.
Myles Johnson had 10 points and 10 rebounds combined in the two losses to OSU.
EJ had 36 points and 12 rebounds combined in the two Rutgers game.
Kyle had 30 points and 30 points and 17 points combined in the two Rutgers games.
So who do you want to trade Myles Johnson for between Kyle and EJ, and do you really believe Myles Johnson from Rutgers if he was on OSU would have helped them win yesterday?

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An exploration into the importance of a sense of belonging for online learners
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Peacock, S., Cowan, J., Irvine, L. & Williams, J. (2019) An exploration into the importance of a sense of belonging for online learners. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 21(2), pp. 18-35.
Online learning provides flexible learning opportunities but with it come notable issues. Fostering a sense of belonging and a personal connection is seen as fundamental by many educational researchers regardless of the learning environment. For online learners, nurturing a sense of belonging may present a way of improving their experiences and attainment as well as reducing attrition rates. Limited research has explored specifically sense of belonging and online learning. This article addresses that gap and reports a small-scale exploratory study using qualitative data collection and analysis methods to investigate its importance, or not, for postgraduates’ online education, by exploring the origins and nature of their lived experience of online learning and their sense of belonging therein. Our initial findings emphasise its importance for them as online learners and has identified three significant themes: interaction/engagement; the culture of the learning; and support. These early findings highlight the importance of their role in promoting a sense of belonging and in ensuring that there are opportunities for meaningful group and peer interactions and will be of interest to all engaged in online education


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