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“I am showing people there is a way out of the dark pit that is depression."
I had just moved to the Stockton area, I didn’t know the area or anyone here. I felt very isolated and I didn’t feel like I could leave the house without my partner. I was experiencing anxiety and depression, and I was low in confidence and self-esteem. I felt like I didn’t matter.
I knew something needed to change to help me move forward.
One of the previous mental health support groups I was a part of contacted Step Forward Tees Valley for me. Together with Laura, my navigator, we came up with a plan on how the programme could help me move forward.
Laura put me in touch with Alliance and Mind who both helped me get the support I needed to cope.
I began to go to the Knit and Natter Group, a free group which is held in Stockton. It was a good way to meet people. I really enjoyed this and my self-esteem and confidence grew. I began helping others in the class which I enjoyed.
I attended more training courses and completed food hygiene which helped me focus my thoughts, increase my knowledge and inspired me to think about how I wanted to shape my future in being self-employed.
I was growing in confidence and socialising and it was at this stage Laura asked whether I wanted to volunteer. I said I did. I worked with Community Heroes, volunteered within FRADE, making and putting up Christmas decorations in their stores and cooked for the homeless during Refugee Week.
I used the skills and confidence I’d gained to begin running my own workshops, planning the session, making the instruction sheets, demonstrating what I would do and helped people do it themselves.
I ended up running three chocolate making workshops, teaching and leading groups of people.
I then completed a course on holistic therapies and I’ve now enrolled on two pottery courses.
I was very flattered to receive an award at the Changing Lives Award Ceremony for the volunteering work I’d done and for my workshops.
After just over a year, I became a sessional tutor with WEA.
One of the best things about being a part of Step Forward Tees Valley is that I was never pressured into doing things I did not want to do - suggestions were made and I chose what I wanted to do at my own pace."

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text: How we decide what is just and fair is rooted in moral thinking. Different opinions on justice and fairness can stem from different values and how those values are applied. A leading theory in moral psychology is Moral Foundations Theory. This framework asserts that all people have the same six moral foundations (building blocks from which they form their moral worldview). We all have access to these foundations, but we build upon them in personalized ways and to different degrees, ultimately developing our personal moral values and viewpoints. When the finance officer understands differences in underlying value systems, it is easier to navigate the conflicts posed by political polarization.


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North South Line is one of the 12 lines of the Singapore MRT. For more details view the Explore Singapore interactive MRT map or click on one of the station names below.
Jurong East – Marina South Pier
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Woodlands Thomson-East Coast Line
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” Local Produce world flavours”
We offer fresh, seasonal and local produce, traditional and contemporary dishes using the best British ingredient from the garden of England served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Using locally sauced game such as venison, pheasant and duck , cheeses such as Ashmore Cheddar or scrumpy Sussex, and fish from Whistable bay. Our food ranges from a traditional Spitfire bitter battered cod, minted mushy peas and hand cut chips, to a three cheese fondue with honey glazed ham and sliced home baked bread. The special boards will change twice daily to reflect seasonal dishes and our chef’s imagination for a unique dining experience.The Castle Hotel is all about amazing food, with an element of surprise, all Chef’s menus are unique and offer real value for money that really tickle your taste buds try our dishes, all served by our friendly staff in a funky setting. We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers by offering exceptional quality, service and value. We look forward to exceeding your expectations sometime soon…
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After a season of feasting on rich foods time to try to be good! No need for cabbage soup or limp boring salad looks out this month for our health options. Add some colour to this grey month with blood orange & forced Rhubarb! Try our hearty winter stews & casseroles using meats from Normans butchers next door & seasonal carrots, suede, parsnips & potatoes, see the return to the menu of our famous Spanish paella using seasonal mussels & if you’re a prawn lover a bowl of garlicky buttery tiger prawns, what could be better!
Local produce is supplied by………..Meat sourced in Kent and purchased from Normans butchers next door, Cheese from Cheese Works Canterbury, Game from Kent & Sussex Estates, Vegetables from Russell Cherry Ripe, Bread from Mia’s Bakery Sidcup & fish from M&J Seafood who buy out of the country’s busiest seaports Ramsgate, Folkestone & Whitstable with boats also operating from the beaches of Deal, Hythe & Dungeness.

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After a blast of winter, warm temperatures returned to Lethbridge this week, but locals are still good to go for outdoor skating.
According to the City of Lethbridge, ice on city lakes is still safe for public use in designated skating areas.
The average ice thickness on Chinook Lake and Nicholas Sheran Lake is 12 inches on each lake, while snow-covered spots still exist. At Henderson Lake, conditions include 13.33 inches of ice with partial snow cover.
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The Lobo's House and Corner Lobo attraction, almost considered to be the best angry attraction at Walt Disney Land
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- If you are on a tight schedule, you may want to tell the kids that this attraction is broken.
- After going on this attraction, your kids will want to find something shorter.
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Top HGH Manufacturers | Best Brand of HGH
Although there are many top HGH manufacturers of HGH, we view Nordittropin HGH as the very best brand of HGH available.
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Many Americans taking growth hormone for both child and adult hormone deficiency are surprised to find the large price differences between the HGH price in the USA and the HGH price in Costa Rica and Mexico.
U.S. Drug prices (especially for HGH) are far too high for most to afford without insurance coverage. Because of this, many states like Utah are seeking alternative solutions.
In 2019, the State of Utah passed unprecedented legislation giving its state employees on government health the legal ‘Right to Shop’ authority to go to Tijuana and buy prescription drug medication in Mexico.
Get prescription Growth Hormone in Costa Rica or Mexico for 1/3 the price of USA. It is safe and legal. Even the State of Utah recently passed the ‘Right to Shop’ legislation so its State employees can buy many of their prescription drug medications internationally.
The best part of these actions is that many of the same medications like Norditropin HGH, from the same top HGH manufacturers, are available in Costa Rica and Mexico.
Norditropin HGH Manufacturers Price Table USA Vs. Costa Rica & Mexico
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What's the Best Brand of HGH?
Norditropin is the most popular and most prescribed brand of HGH. It is manufactured by Novo Nordisk. The company is headquartered in Denmark. Novo Nordisk is a global leader in diabetic and human growth hormone medications.
Sensible Arguments for HGH Replacement
This video is a reasonable argument related to the replenishment of HGH replacement therapy in adults.
Dr. Klatz of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine discusses the modest and appropriate replenishment of HGH deficiencies just as one would do for thyroid, estrogen, testosterone or any other deficiency.
Dr. Klatz discusses how it is a safe therapy and has been used safely for more than 50 years throughout the world.
There are two options for ordering your labs for hormone replacement therapy with us.
- Get your blood test done the same day at our clinic.
- Order your test before hand near your home. This test takes approximately 5-10 days before results are ready. The test lab is Quest Diagnostics.
Top HGH Manufacturers and The Market Leaders
HGH Manufacturers: Pharmaceutical Companies that Produce Human Growth Hormone.
HGH Norditropin is one of the three leading HGH Manufacturers – Novo Nordisk (Norditropin), Merck (Saizen), and Eli Lilly (Humatrope).
The most popular brand of HGH sold in the United States, Mexico, and Central America is Norditropin HGH, made by Novo Nordisk. In fact, Norditropin is the leader in HGH prescriptions throughout the world. The number one reason is it comes in a Pen form-factor making it extremely easy to use.
Top 6 HGH Manufacturers by Market Percentage of Distribution Globally and USA:
- Norditropin HGH by Novo Nordisk: approximately 31% of the growth hormone market share.
- Genotropin HGH by Pfizer: approximately 23% of the growth hormone market share.
- Humatrope by Eli Lilly: approximately 12% of the growth hormone market share.
- Nutropin by Roche: approximately 12% of the growth hormone market share.
- Omnitrope by Sandoz: approximately 8% of the growth hormone market share.
- Saizen by Merck: approximately 8% of the growth hormone market share.
Other lesser-known brand manufacturers make up approximately 6% of the remaining share of the growth hormone market distribution.
Watch Doctor Demonstrate the Norditropin Nordilet HGH Pen
The Nordilet HGH pen is the older model of Norditropin HGH Injection Pen. It was replaced in Mexico with the Norditropin NodiFlex. The Nordilet Pen still is used in parts of Central America, like at our treatment center in Costa Rica.
Recombinant human growth hormone is used for the treatment of growth failure
in children and metabolic dysfunction in adults with growth hormone deficiency.
Budgetary Impact of Various HGH Manufacturers
Saizen is very popular in Central and Latin America. It also runs approximately 10% less than the leading brand of Norditropin. However, research shows that just because and HGH manufacturer is lower in price, does not mean that it is less expensive. Over the long-run it has been shown the Norditropin HGH is the most cost-effective treatment for HGH replacement therapy. The main reason for this is it produces little to no waste.
A recent study compared the budgetary impact of different HGH Manufacturers.
For complete research, please: <Comparison of HGH Cost in Pediatric and Adults>
Expect to pay around $18 per IU for HGH in general. That’s with medical supervision by a board certified physician in Anti-Aging Medicine at one of our treatment centers.
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Traveling and Storage with Norditropin HGH
According to the Norditropin website, all Norditropin products must be refrigerated (36°F to 46°F) prior to first use.
Do not freeze and avoid direct light.
After the first injection, the pens can either be stored outside of the refrigerator (up to 77°F) for use for 21 days.
If stored in the refrigerator after first use the Norditropen HGH pen will last for 4 weeks. The temperature range should be between 36°F and 46°F.
Never place your pens in a freezer.
Costa Rica Anti-Aging & Weight Loss Center by Age Metrics Medical S. A.
The Weight Loss Center by Age Metrics Medical is part of the original Anti-Aging and Wellness Medical clinic. The clinic is one of the longest-running most successful clinics in all of Latin America for Weight Loss and Anti-Aging and Wellness therapies. Our doctors are US board-certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine by the A4M.
Board-Certified Medical Supervised Weight Loss
At Costa Rica Weight Loss. all of our weight loss treatment programs are supervised medically by Dr. Jeff Ugalde, MD. He has been part of the Anti-Aging and Wellness team since 2014. He is the most experienced doctor in Anti-Aging Medicine in Costa Rica. He has over 20 years of experience as a physician and is US board certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
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If you or a loved one sustained a back and spinal cord injury in a Kenner traffic accident, you might have a case against the driver who caused the collision. You may be able to secure compensation for your damages through an insurance claim or lawsuit. A Kenner back and spinal cord injury lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to handle this entire process for you.
The team from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers offers complimentary case reviews for accident victims and their family members. You can reach us today to learn more about your rights and legal options. Call (504) 777-7777 to get started.
Spinal Cord Injuries Require Costly Treatments and Care
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), car accidents are the top cause of spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries can occur anywhere along the spinal cord and affect the victim in various ways. Some victims recover fully, while others have permeant partial paralysis or impairments.
According to Mayo Clinic, a spinal cord injury may be classified as:
- Complete: where no feeling or motor control remains below the site of injury.
- Incomplete: where some feeling or motor control is still possible below the site of injury.
Depending on their location and severity, spinal cord injuries may require hospitalization, surgery, inpatient rehabilitation, and ongoing therapy and support. In addition to their medical needs, people living with a spinal cord injury may require in-home care. These injuries may also require several changes to the victim’s home or vehicle, e.g., widening doorways, building ramps, installing lifts, and retrofitting a vehicle for a wheelchair and/or hand controls. The costs of these modifications can add up quickly.
For a free legal consultation with a back and spinal cord injury lawyer serving Kenner, call (337) 777-7777
An Attorney May Be Able to Help You Hold the At-Fault Driver Responsible
If you work with a Kenner back and spinal cord injury lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers on your car accident case, we will handle every step of the process on your behalf. This includes investigating the collision, assigning liability, and submitting a claim that demands a fair payout based on your damages.
Our firm has a network of experts we partner with who understand back and spinal cord injuries. They can help us prove your prognosis, future and ongoing care needs, and the losses and expenses associated with your injuries today and in the future. We also work with accident reconstruction experts who could provide us with proof of negligence and liability to use in your case.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers represents our clients based on a contingency fee. You will not need to pay a retainer or other upfront costs for our representation and legal services. Our team provides the financial and legal resources to build and file your case. We only receive attorney’s fees from the compensation we recover for you. If we do not recover money for you, we do not charge you attorney’s fees.
You can learn more by contacting our client intake team today. Call (504) 777-7777 to get more information and a free consultation.
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Recoverable Damages in a Kenner Car Accident with Spinal Cord Injuries
After we file a claim and demand a payout from the insurance company representing the at-fault motorist, they may engage with us in settlement negotiations. Our attorneys will work hard to resolve your case at this stage, and you will always retain the right to accept or reject any settlement offer we receive on your behalf.
If the insurer refuses to admit their policyholder is liable or will not provide a fair settlement, we may prepare for court and take your case to trial.
A fair settlement or court award may compensate our client for their damages based on the value we calculate for their recoverable losses. These losses may include:
- Economic expenses: These expenses are the actual costs our clients paid due to the accident, including medical bills, car repairs, out-of-pocket expenses, altering their home for access, and more.
- Economic losses: Financial losses caused by a traffic accident and injuries may include lost wages, benefits, and other types of income.
- Future expenses and losses: We may use medical and economic experts to help us put a price on our clients’ future care needs, future lost income, and other future costs related to their injuries.
- Non-economic damages: Non-economic damages compensate victims for intangible losses, such as physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life.
Wrongful Death Damages
If your loved one passed away from a fatal back or spinal cord injury, you might be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the party who caused their accident. CC Art. 2315.2 details which surviving family members can file this type of lawsuit. In a wrongful death case, recoverable damages may include:
- Pre-death medical care
- Funeral costs
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of income
The Statute of Limitations on Taking Legal Action in Your Case
Strict deadlines apply to a car accident lawsuit in Louisiana. In general, CC Art. 3492 mandates that we must prepare and submit our initial documents in a personal injury lawsuit within one year of the accident. When it comes to wrongful death lawsuits, CC Art. 2315.2 generally gives victims one year from the date of their loved one’s death to sue.
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If you qualify, a Kenner back and spinal cord injury lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can build your case and seek compensation for your damages. Together, we may be able to hold the driver who caused your accident accountable.
Reach out to our team today at (504) 777-7777 for your free consultation. We can assess your case and discuss your next possible steps during this call.

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Hate Crimes, Volume 2
Hate crimes continue to be a pervasive problem in the United States. The murder of Matthew Shepard, the lynching of James Byrd, the murderous rampage of Benjamin Smith, and anti-Muslim violence remind us that incidence of deadly bigotry is not only a recurring chapter in U.S. history, but also a part of our present-day world.
Contrary to common belief, hate mongers who commit crimes are rarely members of the Ku Klux Klan or a skinhead group. In fact, fewer than 5 percent of identifiable offenders are members of organized hate groups. Yet rather than being an individual crime, hate crime represents an assault against all members of stigmatized and marginalized communities. To fully understand the phenomenon of hate crime and reduce its incidence, it is necessary to clearly define the term itself, to examine the victims and the offenders, and to evaluate the consequences and harms of hate crimes.
This comprehensive five-volume set carefully addresses the disturbing variety and incidence of hate crimes, exposing their impacts on the broader realms of crime, punishment, individual communities, and society. The contributing authors and editors pay critical attention to cutting-edge topics such as online hate crimes, hate-based music, anti-Latino hostilities, Islamaphobia, hate crimes in the War on Terror, school-based anti-hate initiatives, and more. The final volume of "Hate Crimes" provides valuable food for thought on possible legislative, educational, social policy, or community organizational responses to the varied forms of hate crime.
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Assessing the perception of malaria among pregnant women in Asanta community (a community in Ghana).
Malaria is a common infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium Parasite, and this disease are transmitted through the infected female mosquito. Due to this disease the immune system is weakened. if the pregnant women has suffered from malaria disease than the outcomes of the mothers is sever malaria, cerebral malaria and the childs adverse effect are still birth, anemia, child has also low birth weight, premature delivery.
In this tittle we have to Assessing the perception of malaria among pregnant women in Asanta community (a community in Ghana). malaria is endemic. Give the proper information to pregnant women that how she prevent from malaria during pregnancy. we have to give information that a mosquito net must be using during sleep time, don’t throw the waste near the house, don’t open the water which is supply for drinkng.
The main Aim of this research study is Assessing the perception of malaria among pregnant women in Asanta community (a community in Ghana).
1. To assess the knowledge of pregnant women in Asanta community about malaria.
2. To assess the attitudes of pregnant women towards malaria prevention and management/ treatment.
3. To identify the practices of malaria women in prevention and management during pregnancy.
Data collection is the gathering the information from the sampling unit. This study will use Cross Sectional Study. In this the investigator collect the data from pregnant women attending antenatal care in the health facilities in Asanta community .
The sample size will be determined by the formula for cross sectional study (60 samples) .
In this a structured questionnaire will be used to collect the data from the praticipants ( pregnant women). The questionnaire will be pretested in a similar population to get the ensure that the research is validity, reliability.
All the data will be analysed and interpreted by using the statical software.
In this result we have to write all the data which is analysed through the statical software, and this study will provide insight into the perception of malaria among pregnant women in Asanta community. The result finding are decided that proper information which are provided regarding malaria among pregnant women in Asanta community, are affected or not, the findings will inform the design of appropriate intervention to prevent and manage malaria among pregnant women in community.
This study aims to Assessing the perception of malaria among pregnant women in Asanta community (a community in Ghana). Research study is cross sectional study and perception of malaria among pregnant women is an essential factor in preventing and controlling malaria in the community. This research study are also provide the opportunity for the student nurse to gain knowledge regarding malaria.


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NEW YORK (AP) - The Harry Potter books are getting a makeover.
Scholastic Inc. announced Wednesday that new covers have been commissioned for U.S. trade paperback editions of J.K. Rowling's blockbuster series. The first new cover, for "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," replaces Mary GrandPre's iconic sandy-colored design of Harry in flight with a purplish-blue street setting by graphic novelist Kazu Kibuishi. The GrandPre illustrations will still be used for hardcovers and mass market paperbacks.
The new edition of "Sorcerer's Stone" is scheduled for September, the 15th anniversary of Potter's debut in the U.S. The British editions are published by Bloomsbury. They have long had separate designs from the U.S. versions.
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With Virginia being a swing state and the 2nd Virginia Congressional District and the Virginia U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jim Webb being highly competitive we Virginians are being inundated with political ads - particularly GOP ads talking about creating jobs. Yet when the rubber meets the road, Congressional Republicans are doing everything they can to kill pro-jib creations bills. Even bills that would help unemployed military veterans. One can only hope that those hearing the incessant, dishonest GOP ads are watching the GOP's actions as opposed to the party's disingenuous words and will remember the lies on election day and pull the levers for Democratic candidates. Think Progress looks at what GOP senators did today to screw over our military veterans. Here are excerpts:
Senate Republicans prevented a veterans’ jobs bill from coming to a vote today by forcing a budget point of order vote. Democrats came up 2 votes short of the 60 needed to defeat the GOP’s budget measure.The Veterans Jobs Corps bill — which is part of President Obama’s push to secure jobs for veterans — would have provided $1 billion over five years to hire 20,000 young veterans for public lands jobs and prioritize vets for first responder jobs such as police, firefighter, or EMT. The measure would have also provided young vets access to the infrastructure with which to assist in job searches, such as access to computers, internet and career services advisers.The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, a vets group that supported the legislation, called the GOP move “a huge disappointment,” adding, “Today, politics won over helping vets.”While only five Republicans voted with the Democrats to waive the GOP budget point of order measure, Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) led the GOP opposition.The jobless rate for Iraq and Afghanistan war vets, while steadily declining, is still higher than the national average, yet congressional Republicans remain “resolute in their commitment to deny the Democrats anything that looks like an accomplishment in an election year.”In an editorial last weekend referring to today’s vote, the New York Times said, “We’ll know then whether good sense prevailed, or the wheels have come completely off the Congressional machine.” It looks like the Republicans have made sure of the latter.
As I have noted many times, today's GOP has become as dishonest as the party's Christianist base. Indeed, if Republicans' lips are moving, the safest bet is to assume that they are lying.


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2023 is shaping up to be a painful year for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as it finds itself entangled in battles with the ever-evolving and innovative cryptocurrency industry. From Ripple to Coinbase and Tron, the SEC faces fierce opposition with potentially huge consequences.
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Paul “illegally touted” cryptocurrencies “TRX and/or BTT” without disclosing he was being paid to do so, according to a press release. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is among a cast of celebrities the SEC charged Wednesday with participating in a scheme to illegally promote Sun-tied cryptos.
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According to data provided by Glassnode, roughly $19.5 billion of BTC, ETH and USDT was brought to the exchanges, last week. Bitcoin leads the inflow with $9.6 billion while the largest stablecoin was not far away, reaching the $9.5 billion mark.
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Crypto might have a banking problem, but banks don’t have a crypto problem.
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Crypto investors are bracing for impact as crypto analysts warn that the current market pressure may be far from over, with bitcoin and other major digital assets facing lower price targets.
Crypto analyst and Youtuber, Crypto World, describes his visions and expectations for the price of bitcoin in the upcoming days. 17KanalystsBitcoinCryptoscutPriceshreddedSightTargets Read More
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has formally rejected legislation that would have excluded bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies from the definition of money.
Bill excluded crypto but classified CBDCs as money
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Big round numbers always pique the interest of investors and the $1 trillion total crypto market capitalization is no exception. It’s a level that held for 48 days before collapsing on March 9. After a 16-hour negative 8.6% price movement, the indicator fell to $914 billion, its lowest level since 920BBitcoinCapcryptoexchangeCryptosDollarExchangesMarketNumberTotalTrillionWatch Read More
Cryptocurrency firms operating multiple entities in different countries should be overseen by one consolidated “home” regulator to stop them from playing "games" aimed at skirting regulators, the acting head of the United States banking regulator has opined.Michael Hsu, the Acting Head of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) made the ComptrollerCryptosFragmentedHomeIssueRegulatorSolveSupervision Read More
If we look at crypto exchanges, Silvergate is so well-liked because a) it gives access to banking in the first place and b) Silvergate ran the Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN). SEN, which was recently disabled, allowed 24/7 instant settlement between Silvergate bank clients at any time, including nights and weekends. BankingBitcoincryptoexchangeCryptosExchangesIronicProblem Read More

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So, I am Virginia Woolf today!
There we are all full of good cheer. Luckily though there was rather a lot of traffic in the street this morning and Jehovah’s Witnesses, so the siren songs promising only despair had to be packed in for giggles and some wise words about my grey hair, which one only really sees when taking a profile photograph while dressed like Virginia Woolf sitting on the pavement in the morning.
”These are the soul’s changes. I don’t believe in ageing. I believe in forever altering one’s aspect to the sun. Hence my optimism.”
Virginia Woolf (1882-1941)

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3 edition of Internationalizing teacher education found in the catalog.
Internationalizing teacher education
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Foreword. This collective book is the first to describe the origins, foundations, and early projects of the international exchange program entitled “Projets d’enseignants-chercheurs et d’étudiants en réseaux sociaux” (PEERS) [the Student and Teacher-Researchers Social Networks Project]. In , the American Forum for Global Education published a book called Group Portrait: Internationalizing the Disciplines. The volume’s introduction highlighted the importance of discipline-specific curriculum internationalization efforts: "In colleges and universities, the academic disciplines are often the gatekeepers of educational
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theological analysis of the ethical and religious directives for Catholic health facilities in the United States
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evaluation of the Soviet wage reform, 1956-62.
Response to comments document, land disposal restrictions--phase IV final rule promulgating treatment standards for metal wastes; mineral processing secondary materials and Bevill exclusion issues; treatment standards for hazardous soils; and exclusion of recycled wood preserving wastewaters.
Let an Earthworm Be Your Garbage Man
Miscellaneous appropriations--Commission on Equitable use of waters of the Rio Grande--International Radiotelegraphic Convention communication from the President of the United States transmitting supplemental estimates of appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1926, for the Department of State amounting to
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One of the most difficult aspects of internationalizing teacher education in the U.S. is to maintain a focus on domestic settings – especially urban schools and students. This book admirably addresses that often-overlooked issue by providing repeated guidance for teacher educators.
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April 29, 2020 By Helicopters Staff
Bombardier on April 28 announced it has begun the process of recalling most of its approximate 11,000 Canadian-based employees, who were placed on furlough following government mandates enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The company explains its suspended Aviation and Transportation manufacturing and service activities will gradually resume as of May 11. Bombardier plans to introduce new procedures to ensure employee health and safety, as return-to-work schedules will vary by site. As well, all recalled employees whose physical presence is not required at Bombardier’s production or service sites will be asked to work from home until further notice.
“I deeply believe that by continuing to work in close collaboration with the employee representatives and public health authorities in all the countries where we operate, Bombardier will establish itself as an example of a dynamic and responsible industrial leader in the global recovery,” said Éric Martel, who became president and CEO of Bombardier Inc. in early April.
Bombardier also plans to utilize the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program for eligible employees in Canada. The company notes its CEWS application has the full support of unions representing Canada-based Bombardier employees.
“Our industries are among the most affected by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. And, I want to thank the federal government for putting this bold initiative in place to support Canadian workers and companies,” said Martel. “I also want to thank the union leaders for their collaboration and support during these difficult times. Above all, I want to thank our employees and their families for their patience, understanding and dedication as we take the necessary actions to navigate through this global crisis and protect our business for the long-term.”


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The problem these days with writing on Iranian economy is the number of subjects to write and not the lack of a topic of interest. The most noticeable event was the change of the guard in the ministry of Economic Affairs. Dr. Danesh Jafari, whose immediate departure had been a topic of rumors in capital, left his office not so quietly. In his farewell address he gave an account of internal conflict over the economic policies in Iranian government.
He highlighted the lack of belief in the principle concepts of economics theory, the lack of trust in experienced individuals and the lack of belief in the 4th development plan as the road map of development in Iran. He told his audience: “the government does not consider the 4th development plan as an obliging document and yet it has not introduced a substitution.”
He mentioned the friction between the government and other bodies and organizations. He also criticized those who do not know much about economics and economic affairs and create crisis through misinformation. He offered a history of these events, such as accusing the managers of insurance companies of fraud, accusing an unknown high official of accepting bribes to grant license to import cigars, accusing tax services of being unfair and some other incidents.
He particularly named Dr. Jahromi the minister of Labor as someone who opposed his line of policies by saying: “Whatever we did to persuade this dear friend of ours, Dr. Jahromi, that publishing money does not create jobs, was unsuccessful.” His account was the headlines of Iranian papers the day after and forced the Vice President to deliver a speech to defend the government’s economic policies right there and then.
Dr. Jahromi is already a known name in policy making circles. To many he is the main leader of those who advocate a further reduction of interest rate and oppose the policies advised by the economists in the Central Bank of Iran and Economic Affairs Ministry. He already made that well known by writing an open letter to the President criticizing the monetary package suggested by the Central Bank to control inflation accusing it of hurting production.
In his letter Dr. Jahromi wrote: “In last year private banks by using the agreed upon rate of return charged much higher rates than what government approved.” He recommended: “There must be investment companies to prevent banks from investing directly.” He highlighted the policy regarding banking sector by saying that it is a matter of policy to limit the banks to banking services and to prevent them from investing. His reason for such an approach is Iranian banks “natural” desire to invest in service sector where a short term profit is available and their reluctance to invest in long term projects.
Dr. Danesh Jafari departure is assumed a victory for Dr. Jahromi and his supporters in the cabinet. However many experts continue to warn against the government’s economic policies. Many say that adopting such policies would increase an already high inflation even more. In response President Ahmadinegad in a recent speech in Qom accused those with special interests in banks, customs and monopolies to conspire against the government causing the inflation.
The rising housing prices, the global food crisis and the forecasted drought and above all rising inflation that according to the Central Bank continues to rise all draw a challenging picture for Iranian economy. And the critiques of the government have wasted no time in blaming government policies. However at the end of the day the issue is not one of the policy but of believing in economics as a science. As many economists point out readily: “The prevailing opinion is that of engineers and not that of economists in policy making in Iran.”


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Last season, many NHL teams shocked the hockey world in both good and bad ways. Underdogs had a strong showing. Nashville came into the playoffs as an 8th seed and made it all the way to the Stanley Cup. Only one season after finishing dead last, the Toronto Maple Leafs, led by young stars, made the playoffs. Ottawa was an underdog in every matchup they had and made it to the Eastern Conference Finals.
This upcoming season will lead to many new surprises as well as new underdog stories. At the end of the season, one team will be crowned champion. As of right now, any team can make a run at it. Here are three longshot teams who could realistically make a deep run at the Stanley Cup.
The Philadelphia Flyers are listed at 40-1, according to BetOnline.
Two years ago, the Flyers made a run towards the end of the season and snuck into the playoffs as the 8th seed. The Flyers ultimately fell short to the Washington Capitals in six games that year. This last season, Philadelphia missed the playoffs completely and moved up to the second slot in the draft and picked up Nolan Patrick.
A big hope for the Flyers is that the highly touted prospect from the Brandon Wheat Kings, Nolan Patrick, can step up and big a huge contributor right away. Although his season was cut short by injuries, he was still able to score 46 points in 33 games played. If Patrick can overcome his injury problems, he could make a run for the Calder trophy and make a big difference to the Flyers.
Last season, the Flyers goaltending duo of Steve Mason and Michael Neuvirth were not able to consistently put up starter numbers. This year, Steve Mason moved on and the Flyers signed Brian Elliot in hopes that he can take over the starting position. If Elliot can be the stabilizing factor on the back end it would help the Flyers.
Another upside to the Flyers this season is the young players on the team. If young players like Travis Konecny, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Ivan Provorov can all take the next step in their careers they could propel Philadelphia back into the playoffs. If they make the playoffs, these players could also have a serious impact making the Flyers a legitimate threat.
This year Ottawa is listed at 33-1, according to BetOnline.
Last season, Ottawa made the playoffs and were only one game away from the Stanley Cup. The Senators lost to Pittsburgh in game seven in double overtime. Ottawa’s biggest loss over the offseason was Marc Methot, who moved onto Vegas in the Expansion Draft. To fill the void, Ottawa picked up Johnny Oduya in free agency from Chicago.
Led by players like Kyle Turris and Erik Karlsson the Senators have loads of talent to help them reach the playoffs. Bobby Ryan had a drop off in production last season. If he can get back to the form that he was two seasons ago when he scored 56 points in 81 games, then it could put Ottawa in a position to win the division.
The Senators could have 2016 first round draft pick Logan Brown step up into a position with the team. Brown spent last season with the Windsor Spitfires and added 40 points in 35 games.
Part of Ottawa’s playoff success was goalie Craig Anderson’s play. He got hot in the playoffs and had a 2.34 GAA and a .922 Save Percentage. If he can continue throughout the regular season and playoffs to play at this level, the Senators will be a threat to anyone in the NHL.
The Arizona Coyotes could be like last year’s Toronto Maple Leafs. The young players could take control and lead the Coyotes into the promise land. This year, Arizona is listed at 80-1, according to BetOnline.
Arizona has been rebuilding heavily through the draft the last few seasons. With young players like Brendan Perlini, Max Domi, Christian Dvorak, Dylan Strome and Lawson Crouse the Coyotes could move into the playoffs with help from these young stars.
Arizona traded for Derek Stepan, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Antti Raanta over the offseason. The Coyotes hope that these players can both fill the void for longtime captain Shayne Doan and help all the youth players develop. Stepan put up a 55-point campaign last season with the Rangers. Raanta also came from the Rangers after he spent last season as a backup behind Henrik Lundqvist. Hjalmarsson came from Chicago and was a stabilizing force on the defense.
While Arizona is the biggest longshot on this list, if their young players can develop quickly over the regular season, the Coyotes could make a run.


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As the central government plans to reopen schools for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, the National Child Protection Commission (KPAI) is urging it to focus on preparing infrastructure and protocols for students returning to classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The KPAI believes the government is unprepared and has evaded its responsibility by making regional administrations responsible for taking care of the necessary preparations.
“By handing over the responsibility to the regional administrations without mapping which areas and schools are prepared and which are not, I think they are neglecting their responsibilities,” KPAI commissioner on education Retno Listyati said as quoted by antaranews.com on Friday.
The KPAI suggested the central government should establish a proper information, communication, coordination and complaint system so that both central and regional administrations can work together in preparing for the schools reopening, as opposed to letting the regional administrations take over all of the duties.
“What are they going to do if the regional budget isn’t enough to cover [the needs]? Are we just going to let schools become new clusters?” she said.
The central government issued a joint ministerial decree (SKB) on Friday that allowed regional administrations in all zones to reopen schools. The regional administrations were given the authority to reopen schools as the central government believes they understand the situations in their respective regions best.
Furthermore, the local administrations will also have to fund the infrastructure preparation and swab test kits from their own budgets.
Education and Culture Nadiem Makarim said that the decree stipulated, among other things, that schools had to meet several requirements before reopening, such as the availability of proper sanitation facilities, handwashing booths with running water and soap, or hand sanitizer and disinfectant.
“The schools should also be able to access healthcare facilities, be ready to implement mask-wearing policies and possess a thermogun,” Nadiem said as quoted by tempo.co on Friday.
He added that schools should obtain approval from students’ parents, guardians and school committees prior to the reopening.
This decision was met with a positive response from the House of Representatives.
House Commission X chairman Syaiful Huda, whose commission oversees education, expressed his support for the new policy. However, Syaiful also reminded that the school reopening should be accompanied by strict health protocol implementation.
“The school hours should be flexible as well. For example, students should only come to school twice or three times a week with only three- to four-hour study sessions every week,” Huda said. (dpk)
Editor’s note: This article is part of a public campaign by the COVID-19 task force to raise people’s awareness about the pandemic.


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How to Decorate Graves with Stones? Create a Neat Grave Design with & Without Plants
Regardless of how far away the cemetery is, people usually look for easy-care solutions for the grave design. In the stressful everyday life, it is difficult to find time for grave maintenance on a regular basis. Natural stone in a wide variety of designs is therefore very popular and, above all, durable. How to decorate graves with stones? What options are there besides gravel and edging?
The grave design with stones is modern and also looks well-groomed and noble. An advantage lies not only in the ease of care, but also in the aesthetics. Maybe the grave decoration with stones is just right for you!
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Which Natural Stones Should I Use?
It is certainly clear that it should be a real natural stone in any case. They have the intrinsic property of remaining beautiful and robust for many decades, while presenting even the finest of engravings. There are certain natural stones that have prevailed in cemetery designs, and they are:
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These have a low porosity, which makes them resistant even at very low temperatures in combination with moisture. Softer stones, on the other hand, are somewhat more sensitive and also require more frequent cleaning, like marble, in order to remain beautiful for a long time.
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How to Decorate Graves with Stones?
Of course, a tombstone is obviously made of natural stone. But various other elements can also make up more or less of the grave design, depending on how much space you want to leave for plants, flower arrangements and lanterns, for example.
Modern Grave Design with Gravel Surfaces
A very popular double or single grave design is one in which the entire area between the grave border is filled with gravel. You no longer have to worry about weeds, because the grave is covered with a water-permeable film before it is filled with gravel. The grave does not necessarily have to be a boring gravel surface afterwards. You can place plant bowls or pots on it, as well as candles, lanterns and other decorations.
Decorate Graves with Stones: Make Patterns with Gravel
If a completely covered area is too much of a good thing, you can also form a nice pattern with the gravel instead. Commonly this is done diagonally from one corner to the other in a wave pattern, but feel free to come up with something else. An edging is recommended here so that the stones are not washed away over time, and there is also a demarcation to adjacent plants. The areas without gravel can then be planted – for example, with ground covers.
Instead of making such a gravel path, you can also divide the grave into planting and gravel areas. Here, too, you have a free choice: a flower circle in the middle and stones around it, or a triangle cut off diagonally and one decorated with stones and the other with flowers. Or come up with a different pattern! This choice is also well suited if you want to implement a grave design with gravel and bark mulch.
By the way: The option with the circle of flowers in the middle and the gravel distributed around it is also called a “castle garden”. Here, any flowering shrub forms the middle point. Then plant four more green plants in the four grave corners. The gravel layer should be sufficiently thick and high and reach up to the plants.
Natural Design with Lots of Colourful Flowers
If you want to combine a lush grave planting with stones with lots of colourful flowers at the same time, a natural design is a good idea. First distribute the stones, which may also look natural or shaped. In between, you can plant any plants. Grasses and flowering herbs such as thyme are ideal for such a natural grave design. The only maintenance required is pruning once a year and possibly watering once in a while during very hot periods.
Stone Slabs for a Classy Look
Stone slabs can also be laid as an alternative to gravel. These can cover the entire grave area, or can be used as accents and in a combination with pretty plants. A lantern can also be wonderfully displayed on such a plate. The light is reflected particularly well on shiny stones and creates a special atmosphere. You can use panels as well to create steps for a three-dimensional look, on which decorative elements can then be presented at different heights.
Stone for Decorative Elements
A stone bench for mourning can be attached, or a stone planter for beautiful plant arrangements. Lanterns made of stone are also very popular and elegant, and can look just as good in the midst of a sea of flowers as in a simple stone grave.
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The U.S. women’s national team won the 2022 SheBelieves Cup after beating Iceland 5-0 in a must-win game on Wednesday, and goal-scorers Catarina Macario and Mallory Pugh were among the players that successfully auditioned for the chance to lead the USWNT into the future.
While the USWNT’s fifth SheBelieves Cup trophy is a strong finish after a rocky start last week, the real purpose of this tournament for coach Vlatko Andonovski was not to win hardware but to find unpolished gems — players with upside who can carry the USWNT into the future as the team regenerates. Macario and Pugh lead a list of players who have forced Andonovski to give them further looks.
“We’re leaving this tournament feeling like we are moving in the right direction,” Andonovski told ESPN when asked about whether any players had improved their standing in the team. “They proved they are capable of winning games.”
Macario’s breakout performance of the SheBelieves Cup revved up in the 37th minute. She chased down a ball on the left flank, cut, and then fired from the corner of the penalty box, blasting a rocket to the far post that skidded off the inside frame and in. The placement was perfect: Just an inch or so further to the right, and the ball would’ve clanked off the post and out to safety. A bit closer to the left and goalkeeper Sandra Sigurdardottir would’ve had a chance to tip it away.
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“I have been practicing that for a while,” Macario said. “Sometimes it doesn’t come off, but the fact that it happened today was surreal. As soon as I hit, I was like ‘OK, that was some good contact.'”
She followed it up with another splendid goal in the 45th minute. A pass from Pugh went behind Macario and left her chasing the ball away from goal, and Macario surprised everyone by swiveling her hips around it and chipping it inside the far post netting.
“Goals like that should be on highlights reels all over the world,” Andonovski said. “What makes me happy with Cat is not just the goals she scored but how she was able to get other people involved.”
Fun fact: Since Macario’s USWNT debut in January 2021, no USWNT player has scored more goals from outside the box. Also: This was the second time that Macario had scored multiple goals from 15-plus yards out in a single game — the only other USWNT player to do that in the last five years was Alex Morgan in the famous 13-0 win against Thailand at the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
“You give that girl a little bit of space and she’s gonna finish,” Pugh quipped of Macario’s goals.
Pugh picked up where Macario left off in the second half with a well-taken goal of her own in the 60th minute. Ashley Sanchez slipped a nice through-ball into Pugh’s path, and she ran onto it, taking on goalkeeper Cecilia Runarsdottir and tucking it into the far post.
Before Pugh scored her goal, she had the highest xG — or expected goals — of any player on the field at .40. The 23-year-old was doing well at getting into dangerous scoring positions and finding chances, even if she hadn’t nabbed a goal to show for it.
Pugh’s second goal put the budding Macario-Pugh partnership on display. Macario won the ball in the midfield as the Americans shifted for the counter-attack. Sprinting up the field, Macario passed to Pugh, who passed to Macario, who passed back to Pugh, who finished coolly.
Of course, Macario and Pugh aren’t new to the program — Macario appeared in the last Olympics and Pugh was in the last World Cup — but both have been players without secure spots, unable to unseat the likes of Morgan, Christen Press, Megan Rapinoe or Tobin Heath. And Iceland is not Sweden or Germany, the powerhouse teams chasing at the USWNT’s heels in the world rankings. But the individual performances of the two forwards — and their budding on-field partnership — will be hard for Andonovski to ignore after Wednesday’s match.
Pugh certainly played like a player poised to reclaim a firm spot on the USWNT after a couple years out of the fold. After being part of the squad that won the 2019 World Cup, she missed out on the Olympics, struggling with form for both club and country. Pugh made her USWNT debut at 17, so it’s easy to forget that Pugh is still only 23, just a year older than Macario.
Other players with upside stepped us as well. Kristie Mewis scored the fifth goal with a nice finish. Sanchez couldn’t finish a couple chances she had, but beat Iceland’s defense repeatedly with her dribbling and precise passes. Emily Fox did well getting forward from the left-back position and threatened often. Wednesday’s match clearly earned more opportunities for some new USWNT players.
Yet it’s more difficult to come away from the match with wider implications for the USWNT.
Heading into Wednesday, Iceland only needed a draw to win the SheBelieves Cup, but played like a team going after a win, making for a more open game that benefitted the Americans. They swapped goalkeepers at half-time, seemingly not because Sigurdardottir was struggling but to give 18-year-old Runarsdottir experience.
In truth, though, this SheBelieves Cup on paper was always going to be the easiest one for the USWNT since the Americans started hosting the tournament in 2016.
Before this year, the tournament had only seen one participant outside ranked outside of FIFA’s top 15. This time, however, Iceland was the highest ranked opponent at No. 16 in the world. New Zealand ranks 22 while the Czech Republic is 24. The USWNT is ranked No. 1. Coming into the tournament, the USWNT had won 29 of its 32 combined meetings against its 2022 SheBelieves Cup opponents — its only loss was in the first meeting against New Zealand in 1987.
But there were also reasons to believe the USWNT wouldn’t simply roll over the competition either.
For starters, Andonovski has brought a relatively young and inexperienced squad to this tournament as he looks to regenerate an aging roster. Averaging 25.40 years, Wednesday’s starting lineup was the USWNT’s youngest to ever play in a SheBelieves Cup, and the youngest in any match since April 5, 2018.
The SheBelieves Cup, a glorified batch of offseason friendlies, has traditionally been a tournament for experimentation, but there’s also some urgency for Andonovski too. The team’s best goal scorers of the last few years — Morgan, Press, Rapinoe and Heath — will all be 34 or older during the next World Cup. Pandemic delays to the Olympics also meant that Andonovski has only had months for the rebuilding process that is normally done over a couple years.
That’s why Macario’s performance on Wednesday in particular may force difficult decisions for Andonovski. Macario has been in the USWNT picture since last year, making the Olympic roster as an alternate until the rules were changed to expand the tournament’s roster size. But Macario had been profiled as a midfielder, and in this SheBelieves Cup she’s been playing as a striker for the first time with the USWNT.
Andonovski said Macario’s momentum throughout the SheBelieves Cup wasn’t as much about her getting comfortable playing as a striker, but the team learning about how she plays the position.
“We saw from game one to game three how Cat grew, but we mostly saw how the team grew around Cat in understanding her movements, her positioning, the angles, the balls she was playing,” he said. “That’s where we grew the most.”
Pugh echoed that it was a learning experience that allowed her to play off Macario better.
“I’ve never played with Cat as the No. 9 and she did such a great job,” Pugh said. “That’s exactly what we needed to see and learn her tendencies — to come back, to control, turn, play-make off her.”
The Americans did find their chances early but many of them were only half-chances — they finished the first half with a 1.07 xG, or expected goals, which measures the likelihood of a chance resulting in a goal. They finished that half with two goals because Macario scored from unlikely positions and created scoring chances that otherwise didn’t exist.
Macario admitted afterward that she started the tournament with some nerves, but was determined to step up in the trophy-deciding match on Wednesday.
“When we started this tournament, I could feel myself being a little tight, not playing the way I know how to play,” Macario said. “With this big match that we had today, playing for the trophy, I needed to put my best self forward and show my teammates and Vlatko and the nation that I belong here.”
It appears she did exactly that.
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There is a growing sentiment among both political parties that there will be another stimulus bill, and according to White House economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, the next stimulus bill may be "coming sooner rather than later."
However, there are two questions that remain unanswered - what the stimulus package will look like and when it will be passed.
What Will the Next Stimulus Package Include?
The House passed the HEROES Act last week, a sweeping, 1815 page, $3 trillion proposal that offers another one-time stimulus check, small business relief, student loan forgiveness, financial relief for state, local, and tribal governments, funding for coronavirus testing and tracing, an extension for unemployment benefits, hazard pay for essential workers, housing assistance to help renters and homeowners, debt collection relief, infrastructure spending, and much more.
The bill has been likened to being a “wish list” for Democratic initiatives and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said this bill is dead on arrival.
In all likelihood, the Senate won’t pass the HEROES Act in its current form.
Republican leaders are pushing back against the general size of the bill, as well as specific line items, such as extending unemployment benefits. Many Republicans believe that extending the current $600 weekly federal benefit (on top of state benefits) may slow down economic recovery as it can encourage some workers to avoid returning to work if they earn more while unemployed.
The Next Stimulus Package Will Likely Include a Stimulus Check & Infrastructure Spending
While the HEROES Act is portrayed as a “wish list,” Republicans have spoken favorably about two of the line items it includes—a stimulus check for individuals and infrastructure spending. It is likely the next bill will include these measures, among others.
The one-time stimulus check proposed by the HEROES Act may be close to the final version of what we see in the next stimulus check bill. There have been several other stimulus check proposals, three of which proposed a monthly stimulus check of $2,000. There has been little support for an ongoing monthly stimulus check in the Republican-controlled Senate. It is unlikely any of these bills will be passed.
The stimulus check proposed the HEROES Act would provide $1,200 for individuals ($2,400 for married couples), and $1,200 per qualified dependent (up to three), for a maximum of $6,000 per family.
While similar to the stimulus check provided through the CARES Act, The HEROES Act proposal is more generous in several ways. It allows for all dependents to receive a stimulus check (up to three per family), regardless of the dependent’s age. The CARES Act provided $500 per dependent up to the age of 16. There are additional measures that increase the number of eligible stimulus check recipients.
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Pasture Profitability - Putting your cows on grass offers a money-making alternative
Many of you are gearing up your hay or haylage equipment for second cut this time of year. If you used Managed Intensive Rotational Grazing (MIRG) for your dairy herd, your cows could be harvesting it for you-and making you money.
Conventional thinking suggests you can't run a profitable dairy farm with grazing, or at least not as profitable as you can with a more conventional confinement operation. However, an ongoing study has found that dairy graziers do make money and are highly satisfied with the grazing lifestyle while doing it.
The Great Lakes Grazing Dairy Financial Summary project has been collecting financial and production records for three years from dairy graziers using MIRG. Ontario and 10 U.S. states have been co-operating to create a database of actual farm financial and production data. The aim has been to provide grazing dairy financial benchmarks. To be considered a dairy farm for the study, the operation must get 85 per cent or more of its gross income from milk sales, or 90 per cent of gross income typically from dairy livestock sales plus milk sales. Additionally, to be considered a grazier for the study, the farm must harvest more than 30 per cent of grazing season forage needs by grazing. It also must provide fresh pasture at least once every three days.
Thirteen Ontario dairy grazing farms have been part of the study and have provided three years of information from 2000 to 2002. These dairy graziers:
The Ontario grazing farms were compared with other Ontario dairy farms in the Ontario Farm Management Analysis Program (OFMAP) over the same three-year time span. OFMAP averaged 182 dairy farms in the group each year. For both groups, a three-year average was calculated to smooth out some of the year-to-year variation. When you look at the financial and production information between the two groups, a few items stand out.
There were some differences in farm size. The average grazier milked 12 fewer cows and worked 56 fewer acres than the average OFMAP farm. The two groups basically had the same asset levels at just over $34,000 per cow invested, but how they paid for those assets sharply differed. The OFMAP farms used more debt financing and had close to $1,500 more debt per cow than the average grazier. That trickled down to the expense columns-OFMAP farms paid $100 per cow more in interest than the graziers.
Because Canadian winters don't allow year-round pasture, graziers still have to invest in field machinery. In total, each OFMAP farm averaged $32,466 more invested in field machinery than the average grazier. What's interesting, however, is that graziers actually invested $10 more per tillable acre in field machinery than OFMAP herds. From that perspective, any cost savings the graziers gained didn't come as result of a decreased equipment investment.
One concern with relying heavily on summer pasture is a drop in milk production. The graziers experienced a lower per-cow yield of 332 litres annually. That translates into production four per cent lower per cow than that of OFMAP herds. The difference ranged from two to six per cent over three years. This decreased production did reflect on the income statement. Graziers earned $240 less per cow in milk sales than the OFMAP group.
But what the graziers lost in income they made up in cost control for feed, hired labour and, as previously noted, interest payments. Their total cost advantage was $447 per cow. Feed contributed the most, representing 50 per cent of the $447.
Graziers cut costs with cheaper homegrown feed through pasturing, but they also spent around $90 less per cow on purchased feeds. Although they had slightly more invested in field equipment, graziers seemed to use it more efficiently. Even with the increased investment level, graziers managed to come out ahead in feed production costs.
Graziers used slightly less total labour than the OFMAP group, but that doesn't seem to completely explain decreased labour costs. This could mean they depend more on unpaid family labour than OFMAP herds. To remove the question of unpaid versus paid labour, net farm income per cow was compared with the hired labour expense taken out. The result was no significant difference in net farm income per cow between the two groups.
Offsetting the graziers' disadvantage in income and production per cow was their control of operating expenses and debt. Average graziers were as profitable as their OFMAP counterparts.
This project's goal was to find out whether grazing was economically viable for dairy producers-not to prove that grazing dairy cows intensively was more profitable than other feeding systems. Study results indicate grazing is an option that can work for dairy farms. Graziers and conventional operators can both make money in the dairy business.
This article first appeared in the Milk Producer magazine, July 2004.
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