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Stress is an inevitable part of life. Whether it's work, relationships, or just the daily grind, we all experience it. But did you know that your body has a built-in mechanism to counteract stress? It's called the relaxation response, and it's a process that can be voluntarily triggered through various relaxation techniques. Here are five things you need to know about these techniques, as outlined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Understanding Stress and Relaxation: When you're stressed, your body goes into "fight-or-flight" mode, increasing your heart and breathing rates and narrowing your blood vessels. While this response can be helpful in short bursts, long-term stress can contribute to health problems like digestive disorders, headaches, and sleep disorders. On the other hand, the relaxation response slows your heart rate, lowers your blood pressure, and decreases oxygen consumption and stress hormone levels. Regularly inducing this relaxation response can potentially counteract the negative effects of stress.
A Variety of Techniques: There are many ways to induce the relaxation response, including progressive relaxation, guided imagery, biofeedback, self-hypnosis, and deep breathing exercises. All these techniques aim to consciously produce the body's natural relaxation response, characterized by slower breathing, lower blood pressure, and a feeling of calm and well-being.
Consistency and Lifestyle Matter: Relaxation techniques may be most effective when practiced regularly and combined with a healthy lifestyle. Good nutrition, regular exercise, and a strong social support system can all enhance the benefits of relaxation techniques.
DIY Approach: Most relaxation techniques can be self-taught and self-administered. You can learn many of these methods from a book or an experienced practitioner, and then practice them on your own. However, it's important to remember that these techniques should not replace conventional care or delay you from seeing a doctor about a medical problem. Always consult with your healthcare providers if you're considering using a relaxation technique for a specific health condition to ensure coordinated and safe care.
Relaxation techniques offer a promising way to combat stress and promote overall well-being. As we continue to navigate the challenges of modern life, these techniques could become an essential tool in our self-care arsenal. Remember, it's not just about managing stress, but also about nurturing a state of relaxation and calm in our daily lives.

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In this article, we’ll examine a recent study by the University of Cambridge that found the physical appearance of robots to play a significant role in their effectiveness in promoting mental wellbeing in the workplace.
We’ll explore the reasons behind the preference for toy-like robots over their humanoid counterparts and the implications of these findings for the development and implementation of future workplace wellbeing programs.
The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge, sought to understand the impact of robot design on employee mental wellbeing.
Over a four-week period, 26 employees participated in weekly wellbeing sessions led by one of two robot coaches. Both robots shared identical voices, facial expressions, and scripts, with the primary difference being their physical appearance.
The QT robot was a childlike humanoid, standing approximately 90 cm tall, while the Misty robot was a toy-like figure, measuring 36 cm in height.
The study found that participants felt a stronger connection with the toy-like Misty robot compared to the humanoid QT robot.
Researchers attributed this preference to the simpler appearance of the toy-like robot, which led to lower expectations and a greater sense of ease when interacting with the robot.
In contrast, the humanoid robot failed to meet participants’ expectations for human-like behavior and interaction, resulting in a weaker connection.
The researchers noted that popular culture influences perceptions of robots and their abilities. In films, television shows, and books, robots often display extraordinary capabilities, limited only by the human imagination. This portrayal of robots creates unrealistic expectations when individuals interact with real-world robots, which often fail to live up to these imaginative standards.
Minja Axelsson, co-author of the study, suggested that people’s preconceptions about how robots should look or behave may be impeding the adoption of robotics in areas where they could be beneficial.
Developing robots capable of natural conversation is a significant challenge, according to Professor Hatice Gunes from Cambridge’s Department of Computer Science and Technology.
However, advancements in large language models could potentially enhance robot interactivity and user experience.
The study’s findings indicate that the design of robots employed in workplace wellbeing programs is a crucial factor in their effectiveness.
As companies seek to integrate robots into these initiatives, understanding and addressing the influence of robot appearance on employee interaction and wellbeing will be essential.
By carefully considering robot design, companies can create more engaging and beneficial wellbeing programs that help promote mental health in the workplace.
As technology continues to advance, robots are poised to play a significant role in workplace wellbeing initiatives.
By acknowledging the importance of robot design and leveraging advancements in language models, companies can harness the potential of robotics to foster a more positive and healthy work environment.
The University of Cambridge study serves as a reminder that, while robots may be the key to improving mental wellbeing, it is ultimately the human touch that makes all the difference.
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Patients with syndromic craniosynostosis display considerable impairment of skull growth and often require cranial expansion to prevent the development of intracranial hypertension within the first year of life. However, the best approach for cranial expansion in this setting remains controversial. Although fronto-orbital advancement (FOA) was a typical option,1 this procedure is plagued by high rates of relapse.2
Distraction osteogenesis was introduced in 1998 as a means of expanding the cranium in patients with craniosynostosis,3 and this method has continued to gain in popularity. Distraction osteogenesis has some theoretical advantages over 1-stage surgical cranial remodeling.3,4 Gradual expansion of the soft-tissue envelope allows greater gains in intracranial volume and minimizes relapse, and the bone flaps remain attached to dura mater, which reduces the risk of extradural abscess and supports postoperative bone repair and growth. FOA with distraction osteogenesis in particular has been widely used to achieve sufficient expansion of anterior cranium in syndromic craniosynostosis.4 Recently, posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis (PCVDO) has been advocated for syndromic craniosynostosis to greatly improve intracranial volume.5–7 Unfortunately, the posterior cranium in such patients is often thin, riddled with multiple bony defects (copper beaten skull), and subject to anomalous venous drainage, all of this jeopardizing the safety and efficiency of PCVDO and heightening postoperative complication rates.8
Multidirectional cranial distraction osteogenesis (MCDO) is a viable alternative to conventional distraction procedures.9 Herein, we report a case of syndromic craniosynostosis with anomalous venous drainage treated by MCDO.
An 8-month-old boy with Pfeiffer syndrome underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunting at the age of 6 months (see Figure, Supplemental Digital Content 1, which displays preoperative frontal view of the patient, http://links.lww.com/PRSGO/A633). Three-dimensional computed tomographic (CT) images showed a cloverleaf skull with multiple bony defects and a Mercedes-Benz pattern of craniosynostosis affecting occipital region. A CT venogram also disclosed an enlarged occipital emissary vein and a prominent suboccipital venous network (Fig. 1). (See Figure, Supplemental Digital Content 2, which displays pre- and postoperative 3-dimensional computed tomographic imaging, confirming sufficient expansion and rapid bone formation/fusion without relapse, http://links.lww.com/PRSGO/A634.) (See Figure, Supplemental Digital Content 3, which displays preoperative 3-dimensional computed tomographic venogram, http://links.lww.com/PRSGO/A635.)
These findings made us reluctant to perform PCVDO, so MCDO was undertaken as an initial cranial surgery to expand the anterior cranium.
The MCDO surgical procedure was performed as described previously.9 Briefly, osteotomies of anterior cranium were performed, creating rectangular bone flaps and a supraorbital bar (See Figure, Supplemental Digital Content 4, which displays schemas and intraoperative views of MCDO, http://links.lww.com/PRSGO/A636). An ultrasonic bone scalpel (Sonopet; Stryker Corp, Kalamazoo, Mich.) was used for safe osteotomy, without dural tears. Except for supraorbital bar, all dural attachments to bone flaps remained individually intact, preserving their vascular supply. Traction pins were fixed in each bone flap and in the supraorbital bar. Upon closure of wounds, a helmet-type frame was fixed by anchoring pins on the temporal bones. Wires secured in traction pinholes were then passed through holes in the frame, ultimately fixing the wires to frame-mounted distractors. Total procedural duration, including time expended for setting the device after wound closure, was 194 minutes. The amount of blood transfused was 140 ml (18.67 ml/kg).
The patient underwent 3-dimensional CT scans preoperatively, just after device removal, and 9 months postoperatively. Pre- and postoperative cephalic index and intracranial volume were calculated by DICOM image viewer (OsiriX; Pixmeo, Bernex, Switzerland).
Distraction was initiated on day 5, when the bone pieces were shifted outward, and the wires lost appropriate tension. Distraction was continued at a rate of 1.5 mm/d and terminated on postoperative day 16. During the activation period, the traction rate was adjusted, depending on cranial shape and tension of the wires. Although a 6-week consolidation was scheduled, the anchor pins loosened, forcing device removal 27 days after completing distraction. Still, sufficient anterior cranial expansion was achieved, and the resultant cranial shape was sustained at 9 months (Fig. 2). (See Figure, Supplemental Digital Content 5, which displays postoperative photograph of sufficiently expanded anterior cranium, http://links.lww.com/PRSGO/A637.)
The cephalic index was improved from 115.5 to 100.5 and 100.0 immediately after distraction and at postoperative month 9, respectively, with corresponding intracranial volume expansion from 682 ml to 837 ml and 881 ml.
In treating syndromic craniosynostosis, the best method and optimal timing of cranial expansion are open to controversy. Specifically, it is debatable whether the first cranial expansion should involve anterior or posterior skull. Although no direct comparisons between FOA with distraction osteogenesis and PCVDO have been published, it is reasonable to presume the superiority of PCVDO on grounds that posterior cranium generally exceeds anterior cranium in cross-sectional area.6,7
Because anomalous venous drainage at the occipital region is a frequent feature of syndromic craniosynostosis,10 preoperative CT venogram is necessary for PCVDO. In our previous report, preoperative CT venogram was not performed for MCDO routinely because posterior cranium was not an object for operation at that time.3 In this patient, however, anomalous venous drainage prevented safe and efficient PCVDO, and thus, we selected MCDO as a first cranial surgery for anterior cranial expansion.
MCDO has distinct advantages over unidirectional cranial distraction osteogenesis (UCDO). Because the surface area of a quarter sphere is twice its cross-sectional area, the volumetric change per unit distance of distraction in MCDO is theoretically twice that of UCDO. (See Figure, Supplemental Digital Content 6, which displays approximation graphic comparing UCDO and MCDO, http://links.lww.com/PRSGO/A638.) Another benefit is that distances between bone flaps after distraction are narrower in MCDO than in UCDO, so earlier bone fusion and thereby a shorter consolidation period is expected. In addition, both direction and distance of bone-flap mobilization in MCDO can be more flexibly controlled, thus facilitating to achieve desired cranial shaping.
One disadvantage of MCDO (vs UCDO) is the extent of surgical invasiveness, because a minimum of 5 bone flaps are created in MCDO. The added osteotomies result in longer operative time and greater need of transfusion.
Loosening of the anchor pins and traction pins is a characteristic complication in MCDO.9 To solve this problem, we have used poly-L-lactic/polyglycolic acid (PLLA-PGA) plates and succeeded to acquire much more stability of anchor pins and traction pins recently.
Our case suggested that MCDO is a viable alternative to the conventional methods for the treatment of syndromic craniosynostosis particularly in patients with multiple bony defects and anomalous venous drainage at the occipital region. Decompression of the brain by expansion of the anterior cranium will result in improvement of the multiple bony defects in the posterior cranium. Then, we can expand the posterior cranium at the second surgery.
1. Wong GB, Kakulis EG, Mulliken JB. Analysis of fronto-orbital advancement for Apert, Crouzon, Pfeiffer, and Saethre-Chotzen syndromes. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000;105:2314–2323.
2. Lwin CT, Richardson D, Duncan C, et al. Relapse in fronto-orbital advancement: a pilot study. J Craniofac Surg. 2011;22:214–216.
3. Sugawara Y, Hirabayashi S, Sakurai A, et al. Gradual cranial vault expansion for the treatment of craniofacial synostosis: a preliminary report. Ann Plast Surg. 1998;40:554–565.
4. Satoh K, Mitsukawa N, Kubota Y, et al. Appropriate indication of fronto-orbital advancement by distraction osteogenesis in syndromic craniosynostosis: beyond the conventional technique. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2015;43:2079–2084.
5. White N, Evans M, Dover MS, et al. Posterior calvarial vault expansion using distraction osteogenesis. Childs Nerv Syst. 2009;25:231–236.
6. Derderian CA, Wink JD, McGrath JL, et al. Volumetric changes in cranial vault expansion: comparison of fronto-orbital advancement and posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015;135:1665–1672.
7. Spruijt B, Rijken BF, den Ottelander BK, et al. First vault expansion in Apert and Crouzon-Pfeiffer syndromes: front or back? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016;137:112e–121e.
8. Greives MR, Ware BW, Tian AG, et al. Complications in posterior cranial vault distraction. Ann Plast Surg. 2016;76:211–215.
9. Sugawara Y, Uda H, Sarukawa S, et al. Multidirectional cranial distraction osteogenesis for the treatment of craniosynostosis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010;126:1691–1698.
10. Jeevan DS, Anlsow P, Jayamohan J. Abnormal venous drainage in syndromic craniosynostosis and the role of CT venography. Childs Nerv Syst. 2008;24:1413–1420.

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Academics in Algiers confirmed today, Sunday, the “lack of cultural production marketing” in Algeria.
Professor at the National Institute of Management, Fayçal Zemmour, said in a symposium on the activities of the Cultural Economy Forum (3rd – 5th of April) that cultural marketing in Algeria is “weak”, stressing the need to create a “cultural industry instead of just cultural production” and this through “moving away from the culture of subsidies that the state provided and opening the door to individuals and private persons and assisting them.
In the context of his speech, the speaker highlighted the importance of cultural marketing strategies in introducing and promoting cultural works, as well as generating revenue through them, especially by marketing them through new media and communication technologies, notably social media.
For his part, Professor at the University of Algiers 3 Achour Fenni, stated that the situation in Algeria “is still in a production-selling perspective,” in which the product is presented as the producer wants it, and which traditionally depends on production, sale and distribution, and then promoting it through advertising as a way to attract customers and “has not yet moved to marketing” which depends on the needs of the customers, stressing the importance of giving them what they want.
Professor Fenni considered that in order to move to a real system of cultural marketing, several steps must be applied, which are “market study”, especially audience study, which he considered “absent” in Algeria, as well as “market segmentation”, meaning the transition from considering the Algerian market as a single market to several markets in addition to “Establishing a plan” or “marketing policies”, then move to the “implementation” and “monitoring” stages.
The activities of the Cultural Economic Forum, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Arts in cooperation with the National Economic, Social and Environmental Council, will conclude tomorrow, Monday, at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center.
The closing day will feature the organization of a seminar on coordination mechanisms between ministerial departments, procedural and financial measures related to cultural investment, in addition to several workshops.

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Exquisite Corpse: A 16mm Collaborative Film Workshop with Artist Emily Francisco
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Join artist Emily Francisco for an experimental collaborative 16mm film workshop!
Participants are invited to select, modify, and animate directly onto 16mm film scraps or blank polyester film, using permanent markers. The work produced will be spliced together to make a short, collaborative film, which will be projected and crudely captured. A recording of the projection will be distributed to participants.
All materials will be provided.
Emily Francisco’s solo exhibition, The Ocular Harpsichord Revisited (Common Ground Gallery), uses disrupted signal flow, cheap consumer technologies, and discarded obsolete devices to deal with fragmented time. Francisco collects existing objects, processes the physical and metaphorical weight the objects carry, and then pieces together the disparate elements in an attempt to make things whole. As a result, she creates objects and environments that require activation – work that’s incomplete until the viewer is present and engaging in the moment.
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About Emily Francisco
Emily Francisco is a sculptress utilizing signal flow and discarded instruments as medium. Born in Honolulu, raised in the lead belt, and educated in Saint Louis and the District of Columbia, she’s exhibited work internationally and occasionally performs around Washington, DC. Francisco currently maintains her studio at STABLE Arts and works at a museum to support her kid and furry friends.


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Enerkem Technologies Inc., a Montreal-based provider of synthetic gass and other alternative fuels, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to receive $50 million for the construction and operation of its waste-to-biofuels facility to be located in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Enerkem has raised VC funding from Rho Ventures, Braemar Energy Ventures and BDR Capital.
Enerkem Inc. today announced that Enerkem Corporation, its wholly-owned U.S. affiliate, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive US$50 million in funding for the construction and operation of its waste-to-biofuels facility to be located in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
Enerkem’s application is one of only four that have been selected in the larger demonstration scale project category of the Recovery Act – Demonstration of Integrated Biorefinery Operations Program. DOE announced the selected advanced biorefinery projects on December 4: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/releases.htm.
“I appreciate Enerkem’s decision to locate its new biofuel manufacturing facility in Mississippi,” said Governor Haley Barbour. “The development of our energy resources is one of my top priorities. Projects like Enerkem fit the definition of what America needs to solve our nation’s energy problem, more abundant, affordable American energy.”
“This federal investment in the biorefinery project at Pontotoc has the potential to add to the job and economic diversity of North Mississippi,” said Senator Thad Cochran. “At the same time, this biomass venture strengthens our state’s stake in the growing drive to generate renewable and alternative energy sources.”
“This represents an exciting and important investment in Northeast Mississippi,” said Senator Roger Wicker. “There is no question our nation needs to take steps to secure an affordable, stable energy supply. The Department of Energy’s decision to partner with Enerkem means Mississippi will be at the forefront of this important national undertaking.”
“The construction of Enerkem’s new biofuels facility will help create significant numbers of jobs and much-needed business right here in Mississippi’s First Congressional District,” said Congressman Travis Childers (MS-01). “During today’s tough economic times, efforts to increase job opportunities and encourage economic development are more important than ever. In addition, ethanol produced by Enerkem will promote the use of alternative energy sources, contributing to both American energy independence and a cleaner environment. This DOE grant is yet another example of how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is working to get our local and national economies back on track.”
“We are extremely proud to have DOE as a partner in our Mississippi advanced biofuels project”, said Vincent Chornet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Enerkem. “We want to thank Governor Barbour, Senators Cochran and Wicker, Congressman Childers and our local partners in North Mississippi for their continued support. Enerkem’s Mississippi waste-to-biofuels project is a model of high energy, economic, and environmental performance, which we intend to reproduce throughout the United States.”
Enerkem Corporation will build and operate the 300 ton-per-day biorefinery in Mississippi, which will produce 10 million gallons of ethanol annually, as well as green chemicals, from sorted municipal solid waste and wood residues and will reduce the pressure to landfill. Since the announcement of its Mississippi project last March, the company has made substantial progress on the environmental permitting process and has further developed the project with its local partners, the Three Rivers Planning and Development District and the Three Rivers Solid Waste Management Authority. The project is expected to create 130 jobs. The company also intends to double the size of its Mississippi biorefinery plant by adding a second module, bringing the total production capacity to 20 million gallons.
Enerkem (www.enerkem.com) is a leading waste-to-biofuels and green chemicals technology company. It has developed a unique thermo-chemical technology platform, capable of transforming a wide variety of materials, such as sorted municipal solid waste, forest biomass and agricultural residues, into advanced biofuels, green chemicals and electricity. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, and has engineering offices in Sherbrooke, Quebec. It has a pilot plant, in operation since 2003, in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Enerkem’s first commercial-scale plant is based in Westbury, Quebec. In addition to its waste-to-biofuels plant in Edmonton, Alberta, the Company is also developing a second-generation biofuels production facility to be located in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Enerkem is a private company, financed by leading U.S. venture capital firms Rho Ventures and Braemar Energy Ventures, the Canadian investment fund BDR Capital and the Company’s management.

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The Maipo Valley has a Mediterranean climate, with few rains (mainly concentrated in winter) followed by a hot summer which is very suitable for the proper ripening of the grapes.
The temperature variation also presents some differences according to the location; for example, the upper Maipo areas are hotter and winds coming from the Andes Mountains play a role in the slow ripening of the grapes, so wines normally develop more structure, concentration and firmer tannins. On the other hand, in the lower Maipo areas, the temperature is mild, so in the case of red wines, they are more fruity and smooth with softer tannins. The soils are usually of alluvial origin, and have good porosity and drainage. (Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva and Gran Bosque Private Reserve)
The Mediterranean climate offers more humid and windy conditions.
The plantations are mostly between 600 and 1000 meters above river banks. Diverse micro-climates provide for the cultivation of different varietals. The Rapel Valley is foremost a red wine region. (Carmenere Reserva y Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva).
The proliferation of different microclimates allows the cultivation of a variety of vines. In the Rapel Valley, red varietals dominate. (Reserva Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve)

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When did you become an author?
I signed with Siren in September of 2012 but officially had my first book published in November of 2012.
How many series do you currently have?
Currently I have 1 active series (more than 1 book + books still coming out), 6 closed series (no more books to come), and then the Liberation Manor book that I’d planned more to do, but other projects pulled me away from it.
What’s the hardest part of writing for you?
Getting started. I might have an idea, may even have a premise but until I know just who my characters are and their life stories, I really can’t get into it.
Any advice for a new author?
Write, write and write some more. You need to practice writing, like anything, to become good at it. The same principal in learning to ride a bike or learning to cook applies to writing. No one just knows how to do this stuff, we all have to learn and we keep on learning as we grow. It’s also about exercising your brain, it needs to be stretched, challenged, and given tasks to stay sharp. So write. Write anything you want, but always keep writing.
Couple other things I’ll pass along that I’ve learned over the last couple of years. First is have a sounding board – someone you know, not necessarily another author (sometimes it’s better if they aren’t) to bounce your ideas or troubles off of. This person can often times help you see your scene from a very different perspective. Second thing is to find a routine that works for you. Every author has their rituals for writing. Could be music playing, absolute silence, a pair of favorite pants that seem to keep the juices flowing, certain times of the day, who knows. Once you find something that seems to work for you, where you are productive and those creative juices are bubbling, don’t deviate.
Last thing, DO NOT let rejections get you down. It happens to EVERYONE at some point – including some of the biggest names in the industry. Yes your work has been rejected, you need to deal with that, but you can also use it as a way to further hone your craft. Read that rejection note, letter, email carefully for anything that has to do with the work in particular. It could have been something as simple as your synopsis was ambiguous, leaving the acquisition individual lost and adrift. It could be a certain turn of phrase you overuse – make a note and consciously watch for it, hell do a check for it before submitting. Recheck the submission guidelines, perhaps you had a scene that doesn’t fit with the publishers comfort zone – no two publishers have the same guidelines though they are often very similar – double check.
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Who are your publishers?
Currently I only write with Siren, as of September 2014 I became an Exclusive Author and can no longer put books out under Honor James with any other publishers. I do have two books with Evernight -prior to signing the exclusivity with Siren- that will be available until their contracts are up.
I also write under a pseudonym, April Zyon, now. I have the Massey, TX series and the Space Wars series with Evernight; Guardian’s of the Light series with Secret Cravings; and I also am with Loose ID as well with a book out May 26, 2015 called Upon the Threshold.
Where can I get your books from?
My books are sold on my publisher pages, as well as Amazon, iTunes, Barnes & Noble, All Romance eBooks, Smashwords, and now Kobo as well. You can find the links to my publisher links, as well as my author pages on the other sites on the PURCHASING page. If you find my book anywhere else, please use the Contact Me form to let me know. Not every site is a pirate site outside of these, but I need to check them to ensure my books are not being sold without my publisher, or myself receiving the dues we are all owed.
I heard a rumor you were finishing some series. Which ones, and when?
The Lords of the Expanse is one series I decided to call at three books. I could have done more, all authors can just keep going, but knowing when to call it is the hardest part.
The Mischievous Fairy Tales will be ending with book 5, Sleeping Beau, on December 5, 2014.
The Beyond the Veil series will have 6 total books, the last of them Violet’s Protectors, will be out January 30, 2015.
The Hawt Men In and Out of Uniform will be 7 books total, concluding the series on July 17, 2015.
As of the Hawt Men series I will be moving onto new projects that are still in the planning stages. Stayed tuned for more information there.
I love your Beyond the Veil series, will there be more books beyond these six?
I have been thinking about doing a “spin-off” of the series, for a lack of a better term. I can’t say too much about what this potential spin-off might be without giving away the closing pieces of the series. If I do the spin-off though it will be a different take with a lot of familiar, and some not so familiar characters. Probably.
I’ve read all your Paranormal Protection Unit, and want more. Is there a chance you’ll write more books?
I get this question, a lot. I think my readers are trying to tell me something, lol!
There is always a chance that I will write some more books for the PPU, but at this time there are absolutely no plans to continue, or expand on the series. While a spin-off, or a continuation at a later date (ie: 40 years from the last book) is always possible, I have many other projects currently on the go that require completion, submission, and publication first. I never say never when it comes to the series that started my career. Some of my favorite guys are in this series.
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Ray Marshall, Secretary of Labor, Petitioner, v. Western Electric, Inc., and Occupational Safety and Healthreview Commission, Respondents, 565 F.2d 240 (2d Cir. 1977)Annotate this Case
Argued Oct. 17, 1977. Decided Nov. 4, 1977
Dennis K. Kade, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Washington, D.C. (Carin A. Clauss, Sol. of Labor, Benjamin W. Mintz, Associate Sol. for Occupational Safety and Health, and Michael H. Levin, counsel for App. Litigation, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Washington, D.C., on the brief), for petitioner.
Laurel J. McKee, New York City (Robert A. Levitt, and Lawrence M. Joseph, New York City, on the brief), for respondent Western Electric Co., Inc.
Before WATERMAN, ANDERSON and MANSFIELD, Circuit Judges.
ANDERSON, Circuit Judge:
The Secretary of Labor petitions for review of an order of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, which held that respondent, Western Electric, Inc., did not violate the Emergency Temporary Vinyl Chloride Standard issued by the Secretary under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the Act), 29 U.S.C. §§ 651, et seq. The Secretary complains that Western Electric violated 29 C.F.R. § 1910.93q(c) (1) by failing to monitor the air in every work area in which vinyl chloride gas was released to determine whether the air contained vinyl chloride in concentrations exceeding 50 ppm (parts per million).1
Western Electric operates a plant in Lee's Summit, Missouri, which produces electrical components. As a part of the process for insulating these components, heated metal rings are dipped into a compound known as "Hysol," a plastisol containing polyvinyl chloride suspended in a liquid plasticizer. When Hysol is heated to a temperature of 360o F. by the metal rings, the polyvinyl chloride fuses with the plasticizer and coats the rings. At the same time, the polyvinyl chloride releases vinyl chloride into the air in the form of gas.
In early 1974, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined that vinyl chloride was a carcinogenic agent which, if breathed in sufficient quantities, could cause cancer of the liver. Based on this information, the Secretary issued an emergency temporary standard to regulate the presence of vinyl chloride in working areas. 29 U.S.C. § 655(c).2 These regulations, published in the Federal Register on April 5, 1974, stated, in part, that "(a)s soon as possible but not later than April 22, 1974, every employer of an employee working in an area of operation in which vinyl chloride is manufactured, reacted, handled, processed, released, repacked or stored shall begin monitoring the ambient air of the area to determine whether it contains vinyl chloride in concentrations in excess of 50 ppm." The only operations exempt from this monitoring requirement were those involving the handling, storage, or other use of polyvinyl chloride in the form of fabricated products. 29 C.F.R. § 1910.93q(a) (2).3
Western Electric did not begin testing for the presence of vinyl chloride in the air at its Lee's Summit plant until May, 1974. Mr. Alan Widner, an industrial hygienist for Western Electric, decided that because the plant used neither vinyl chloride nor polyvinyl chloride resin as a raw material, its operations were not subject to the monitoring requirements of the emergency standard. Because of his concern for the safety of the workers in the plant, however, he monitored the operation which he concluded would release the most vinyl chloride, i. e. the welding of polyvinyl chloride sheets. After determining that the ambient air in the area of this operation contained vinyl chloride in concentrations well within the range acceptable to the Secretary, Mr. Widner assumed that workers in other areas of the plant would be safe from vinyl chloride exposure and, therefore, did not monitor any other plant operations.
On May 31, 1974, the Lee's Summit plant was inspected by an OSHA representative, Mr. Albert Stewart, who learned that the air in the area of the Hysol-dipping operation had not been monitored for the presence of vinyl chloride. He took three samples of the air in the tank, one of which revealed vinyl chloride in the air at a concentration of 1.7 ppm. As a result of this inspection, the Secretary issued Western Electric a citation and notice of proposed penalty for failing to monitor the air surrounding the tank containing Hysol to determine whether it contained excessive amounts of vinyl chloride. Although Western Electric admitted that it had failed to monitor the area, the company denied that it had violated § 1910.93q(c) (1) of the emergency standard. Western Electric argued that the regulations were inapplicable to the operation because Hysol was a fabricated product and that, in any event, no vinyl chloride was "released" within the meaning of the standard because the concentration of vinyl chloride in the air did not exceed 5 ppm.4
A hearing was held before an administrative law judge on January 8, 1975, at which Mr. Stewart, an OSHA chemist, Mr. Widner, and a chemical analyst for Western Electric testified. After reviewing the testimony, the administrative law judge affirmed the Secretary's citation; but, in light of Western Electric's record of concern for the safety of its employees and eagerness fully to comply with the Act, he vacated the proposed monetary penalty. He rejected Western Electric's argument that Hysol was a fabricated product and, therefore, exempt from the emergency temporary vinyl chloride standard because the process of coating heated metal rings with Hysol involved a reaction between polyvinyl chloride and the liquid plasticizer at which time vinyl chloride was released. He concluded that this operation was a form of fabrication to which the standard was applicable. See Society of Plastics Industry, Inc. v. OSHA, 509 F.2d 1301 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 421 U.S. 992, 95 S. Ct. 1998, 44 L. Ed. 2d 482 (1975). He also rejected Western Electric's claim that in order to constitute "release of vinyl chloride," readings taken of the ambient air must exceed 5 ppm. He held that the 5 ppm level was selected by the Secretary, for purposes of the standard, as the concentration of vinyl chloride gas which monitoring devices must be capable of detecting and not as a benchmark by which to decide whether or not vinyl chloride was being released. Relying on the plain language of the standard, which requires physical monitoring of any operation releasing vinyl chloride gas, he held that Western Electric had violated the standard by failing to monitor the ring-coating process.
Western Electric obtained discretionary review, under 29 U.S.C. § 661(i), by the Commission, which set aside the administrative law judge's decision and vacated the citation. The Commission held that Western Electric could reliably predict from the physical circumstances that the concentration of vinyl chloride in the air resulting from the coating operation would be well below the danger level set by the Secretary; and, therefore, formal physical monitoring was not required. It reasoned that the standard was designed to protect employees from the grave danger of exposure to vinyl chloride concentrations in excess of 50 ppm and that it would, therefore, be unreasonable to interpret the standard to require the useless act of monitoring in situations in which there was no realistic possibility that the 50 ppm limit would be approached. Because of this ruling that monitoring was unnecessary, the Commission did not reach the question of whether Hysol was, in itself, a fabricated product exempt from the standard, as distinct from its use in coating, and thereby fabricating, the rings. Following the Commission's decision, the Secretary brought this petition for review, under 29 U.S.C. § 660(b).
The Secretary claims that the Commission's interpretation of the monitoring requirement of the emergency standard is unreasonable. He argues that the standard expressly requires physical monitoring of every operation in which any vinyl chloride is released, regardless of the ability reliably to predict the concentration of this gas in the air, and that, on this construction of the standard, it is clear that Western Electric failed to live up to its requirements.
Although the courts have differed in deciding what deference to give the Commission's interpretations of health and safety regulations, especially when such interpretations conflict with those of the Secretary; compare Brennan v. OSHRC and Roy M. Fiegen, Inc., 513 F.2d 713, 715-16 (8th Cir. 1975), and Brennan v. Gilles & Cotting, Inc., 504 F.2d 1255 (4th Cir. 1974), with Clarkson Constr. Co. v. OSHRC, 531 F.2d 451 (10th Cir. 1976), and Brennan v. Southern Contractors Service and OSHRC, 492 F.2d 498 (5th Cir. 1974); this court has consistently held that its role "is to decide whether the Commission's interpretation of the Regulation is unreasonable and inconsistent with its purpose, the normal standard for review of the interpretation of a regulation by the agency charged with its administration." Brennan v. OSHRC and Gerosa, Inc., 491 F.2d 1340, 1344 (2d Cir. 1974); accord, Brennan v. OSHRC and Underhill Construction Corp., 513 F.2d 1032 (2d Cir. 1975).
In this case, the Commission's interpretation of the emergency standard, which created a "reliable prediction" exception to the monitoring requirement, was unreasonable. The standard, which was effective for six months,5 was designed to protect workers from the grave danger of vinyl chloride exposure. The scope of the standard was comprehensive, i. e. it applied to any area or operation in which vinyl chloride was released, with the sole exception of the storage, handling or other use of polyvinyl chloride fabricated products. The standard required initial monitoring of all such areas and subsequent monitoring on a monthly or weekly basis depending on whether or not vinyl chloride concentrations exceeded 50 ppm. The monitoring requirements were the device which triggered into operation a compliance program for protecting workers against over-exposure to vinyl chloride and which checked the effectiveness of the program. 39 Fed.Reg. 12343 (April 5, 1974). The mandatory language of the standard was clear and there was no indication in the Secretary's introductory comments that any covered employers would be exempt from the duty of monitoring for vinyl chloride gas.
The reasonableness of any construction of the emergency temporary vinyl chloride standard must be considered in the light of the broad, remedial purpose of the Act which is "so far as possible" to assure "every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions . . . ." 29 U.S.C. § 651(b), cited in Brennan v. OSHRC and Underhill Construction Corp., supra, at 1038. The Secretary's interpretation of the standard offered the assurance that workers in areas in which vinyl chloride was released would be aware of the need for protective measures. Such assurance was particularly important during the period in which the emergency standard was in effect because the exact dimensions of the vinyl chloride danger were unclear.6 If the Commission's position were accepted, workers would be forced to rely on an employer's predictions for their safety, rather than on an actual measurement of the danger.
The Secretary's interpretation of the standard, therefore, was better calculated than the Commission's to achieve the congressional goal of accident prevention and protection against potential danger. See Usery v. Marquette Cement Manufacturing Co. and OSHRC, 568 F.2d 902 (2d Cir. 1977). Although Western Electric's efforts to predict the amount of vinyl chloride in the air breathed by its workers were sound and sensible, it should not be permitted to substitute its monitoring method for that prescribed by the Secretary. The Commission's characterization of monitoring as a "useless act," in situations in which it could be reliably predicted from the physical circumstances that vinyl chloride concentrations would be below the permissible maximum, is unfortunate. If, in some circumstances, formal physical monitoring simply confirms the predicted safety of the working environment, it is a very useful act from the point of view of the employee whom the standard is designed to protect. The unequivocal language of the standard does not support a "reliable prediction" limitation on the duty to monitor; and accordingly, the Secretary's interpretation, that initial monitoring was required in any work environment where vinyl chloride was released, is the only reasonable interpretation of the standard.
There is no dispute in this case that some quantity of vinyl chloride was released during Western Electric's Hysol-dipping operation. Although the Commission declined to reach the question of whether Hysol is a "fabricated product" for the purposes of the emergency standard,7 it is not necessary to remand the case to the Commission for a finding on this issue. Cf. Brennan v. OSHRC and Hanovia Lamp Division, 502 F.2d 946 (3rd Cir. 1974). In this case, the administrative law judge concluded that Hysol was not a fabricated product because it was significantly altered in the process of coating metal rings with polyvinyl chloride. A review of the record considered as a whole shows that there was substantial evidence to support a finding that Western Electric's operation of coating the heated metal rings was a form of fabrication. 29 U.S.C. § 660(a); cf. General Electric Co. v. OSHRC, 540 F.2d 67 (2d Cir. 1976). Metal rings heated to 360o F. are dipped into Hysol compound. This application of heat, sufficient to melt polyvinyl chloride, allows suspended polyvinyl chloride to enter into solution with the liquid plasticizer. This solution bonds to the metal rings and solidifies to form an insulating material. The change in the properties of Hysol, when it is subjected to a heat of 360o F., causes it to release greater amounts of vinyl chloride gas.
Whatever the treatment of Western Electric's Hysol-coating operation under the permanent standard, see note 7, supra, this process is undoubtedly a form of fabrication for the purposes of the emergency standard, which applied to the processing of polyvinyl chloride products which contain absorbed vinyl chloride. 39 Fed.Reg. 12343 (April 5, 1974). Because the administrative record permits only one conclusion on the nature of the coating operation, it is appropriate for this court to review and accept the decision of the administrative law judge. See Brennan v. OSHRC and John J. Gordon Co., 492 F.2d 1027 (2d Cir. 1974); cf. Usery v. Marquette Cement Manufacturing Co. and OSHRC, supra, 568 F.2d 902, 910 - 911.
Accordingly, the petition for review is granted. The order of the Commission is reversed and the case is remanded to the Commission for the sole purpose of entering a final order enforcing the decision of the administrative law judge.
Reversed and remanded.
The emergency standard was promulgated on April 5, 1974, and was codified at 29 C.F.R. § 1910.93q. 39 F.R. 12343 (April 5, 1974). It was superseded on January 1, 1975, by a permanent standard, now codified at 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1017. 39 F.R. 35890 (October 4, 1974). The monitoring provision of the emergency standard provides as follows:
"1910.93q(c) Monitoring (1) Initial monitoring. As soon as possible but not later than April 22, 1974, every employer of an employee working in an area or operation in which vinyl chloride is manufactured, reacted, handled, processed, released, repacked, or stored shall begin monitoring the ambient air of the area to determine whether it contains vinyl chloride in concentrations in excess of 50 ppm.
(2) Frequency. Monitoring of a sufficient number of employees so that a representative sample of exposures to vinyl chloride may be determined shall be accomplished not less frequently than weekly until all results for three consecutive weeks are at or below 50 ppm. Thereafter, monitoring shall be conducted not less frequently than monthly so long as the concentrations of vinyl chloride do not exceed 50 ppm. If a monitoring sample reveals vinyl chloride in concentrations in excess of 50 ppm, weekly monitoring shall be resumed until all results for three consecutive weeks are at or below 50 ppm."
29 U.S.C. § 655(c) (1) states that:
"The Secretary shall provide, without regard to the requirements of chapter 5 of Title 5, for an emergency temporary standard to take immediate effect upon publication in the Federal Register if he determines (A) that employees are exposed to grave danger from exposure to substances or agents determined to be toxic or physically harmful or from new hazards, and (B) that such emergency standard is necessary to protect employees from such danger.
29 C.F.R. § 1910.93q(a) (2) states that:
"This section does not apply to the handling, storage, or other use of vinyl chloride polymers and copolymers in the form of fabricated products."
Western Electric relied on the provision of the emergency standard which required that the analytical procedure for monitoring work areas must be sensitive to 5 ppm of vinyl chloride in the air. 29 C.F.R. § 1910.93q(c) (3). It reasoned that because the amounts of vinyl chloride gas released in the ring coating process would go undetected by a monitoring device sensitive to 5 ppm, no gas could be said to have been "released." This argument overlooks the fact that even to determine that no vinyl chloride was released by the Hysol operation, some initial monitoring would have had to have been conducted. Mr. Widner was an expert industrial hygienist. He had knowledge that heating would accelerate the rate at which vinyl chloride was released from polyvinyl chloride. This should have led him to conclude that some vinyl chloride was released in the Hysol-dipping process. Under the emergency standard, it became his duty to verify the amount of vinyl chloride released into the air by objective physical monitoring
Moreover, unlike the permanent standard which establishes an "action level" of 0.5 ppm for the purpose of requiring continuous monitoring, see 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1017(d) (1), the emergency standard required continuous monitoring over a six-month period without regard to any action level. Western Electric's contention that 50 ppm was the "action level" for the purposes of the emergency standard is plainly at odds with the requirements of § 1910.93q(c) (2). See note 1, supra.
29 U.S.C. § 655(c) (3) provides that upon promulgation of an emergency standard, the Secretary shall commence rulemaking proceedings and shall issue a permanent standard no later than six months after publication of the emergency standard
In this regard, it is instructive to note that while the permissible concentration of vinyl chloride gas was 50 ppm under the emergency standard, it was reduced to 1 ppm in the permanent standard after further examination in rulemaking proceedings of the danger of vinyl chloride exposure
The emergency standard did not define the term "fabricated product." It has been defined in the permanent standard as "a product made wholly or partly from polyvinyl chloride and which does not require further processing at temperatures, and for times, sufficient to cause mass melting of the polyvinyl chloride resulting in the release of vinyl chloride." 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1017(b) (6). Western Electric contends that this definition should be applied to determine whether or not Hysol is a fabricated product. While such an application would be appropriate in determining whether Hysol is a fabricated product within the meaning of the permanent standard, it would be anomalous to apply to the emergency standard a definition which was not operative until the standard was superseded. It is within the adjudicatory power of the Commission to decide what products were "fabricated" for the purposes of the emergency standard. See Brennan v. Gilles & Cotting, Inc., supra; Brennan v. OSHRC and Roy M. Fiegen, Inc., supra

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Terre Haute, IN – June 12, 2020 – Haute City Center, formerly Honey Creek Mall, is proud to announce the addition of complimentary WIFI, powered by Joink, an internet service provider headquartered in Terre Haute.
“This effort aligns with our commitment to make Haute City Center an experience-based location for our guests,” states Kim Ingalsbe, General Manager. “Additionally, this will allow our retailers the ability to better connect to the e-commerce marketplace, contributing furthermore to the guest experience.”
Joink completed the project to supply public internet service to the center in early June.
“We are pleased to partner with Haute City Center and provide this service to their guests to not only improve the Haute City Center experience but also to provide a quality of life benefit to the citizens of Terre Haute and surrounding areas,” states Josh Zuerner, President and CEO of Joink.
Zuerner also spoke of the importance of their fiber optic network and its role in providing high speed connectivity that feeds the guest WIFI system and that its fiber is also now available to any tenant of the center.
Out of the Box Ventures, owner of the mall, announced last year their plan to increase their efforts towards the goal of making Haute City Center more than just a place to shop. This initiative is one step in achieving that goal.
“We look forward to further exploring how we can allow our guests to take full advantage of this complimentary service,” states Ingalsbe.
Guests can access the complimentary WIFI by joining the network on their device.
The former Honey Creek Mall, joined by community members and leaders, revealed its new name and logo at a press conference this morning. Out of the Box Ventures, a subsidiary of Miami-based Lionheart Capital, purchased the facility in May and launched the Renaming Honey Creek contest in September with the goal of transforming the mall into a dynamic destination for residents and visitors. Congressman Larry Bucshon attended the press conference and shared in the excitement of the announcement.
“While government can invest in communities, it can only go so far. It takes private investment to make communities thrive and develop with modern times,” stated Congressman Larry Bucshon. “I commend Out of the Box Ventures for believing in Terre Haute and the surrounding communities. Small businesses and box stores alike play a major role in employing residents of Vigo County. As we are in the holiday season, I encourage people to shop locally and support the businesses that are investing right here in our community.”
A true act of community engagement, the Renaming Honey Creek contest identified two winners that offered unique designs and input for the rebranding of the former Honey Creek Mall. The contest encouraged community members to submit a logo and/or a name for the mall’s rebranding.
“Having the opportunity work alongside members of this community really allowed us to create a brand around what the community values. The sheer number of submissions indicates that citizens are bought-in to the Wabash Valley and the future of this facility,” states Trevor Barran of Out of the Box Ventures.
Rachel Scott of Quincy, Indiana, the renaming winner, and Sherrie Hall of Terre Haute, the logo winner, were both chosen from a pool of over 1000 entries for their creativity and innovativeness. Haute City Center was chosen as the new name for the facility for its community connection and the notion of having the shopping center be a destination to not only enjoy but experience. Scott was the only entrant to submit a variation of Haute City Center.
Due to her exceptional submissions, Hall was chosen to work on a logo design team to craft a logo that catered to the chosen name, Haute City Center. The final logo was chosen for its modern and progressive representation of the growth and momentum of Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley. The result is a sleek design with fresh, lively and vibrant colors.
“On behalf of Terre Haute, I would like to thank those at Out of the Box Ventures for choosing to invest in our community in a way that will improve the quality of life for our citizens,” states Mayor Duke Bennett. “This facility has been an important part of our community since 1968, and I am excited that we have investors willing to carry it into the future.”
This brand serves to not only energize the community’s perception of the facility, but it will also elevate businesses within the mall and attract new opportunities and experiences for locals and visitors alike.
“Haute City Center will be a destination for not just local shoppers, but regional shoppers. New businesses will have the opportunity to find their home here. This new name and logo represent a new approach as to where this facility is going and its new role in the community. We look forward to the future,” states Barran.
The community will begin to see the facility transition to the new brand after the first of the year.


Brief: My Farm, Your Table to take place Sept. 14
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My Farm, Your Table is back for another edition this weekend, taking place from 2-6 p.m. in downtown Ritzville.
Vendors will be downtown from 2-5 p.m. At 4:15 p.m., Stephanie Smith from the WSU School of Food Science will be giving a presentation.
At 5 p.m., small plates of locally supplied food, made by chef Dawn Nelson, will be available for purchase at the American Legion Hall....


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RIVERSIDE — On January 5, 2017, former licensed insurance agent Frederick Donald Rollins, 42, of Moreno Valley, was sentenced to a year in custody after pleading guilty to one felony count of grand theft, two counts of securities fraud and an aggravated white-collar crime enhancement for stealing more than $100,000 in insurance premiums and investment funds from 10 victims. Rollins was also ordered to pay $100,363 in restitution to his victims.
"This agent left his clients at great financial risk when he failed to secure their policies, leaving them without the coverage they paid for," said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones.
The California Department of Insurance launched an investigation after receiving multiple complaints, including one from an insurance carrier after a company attempted to file a claim for its injured employee under what turned out to be a non-existent policy number and the other from a business owner who discovered they had no legitimate workers' compensation or liability coverage.
“These crimes may go undetected at first, but with alert clients and consumers, and the work of expert investigators who can wade through complex material, those who commit insurance fraud are brought to justice,” said California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona.
The investigation revealed that Rollins, while working as a licensed agent at an insurance agency, collected premium payments from several clients for workers' compensation and commercial general liability coverage, but failed to place coverage with any insurance carrier.
After leaving that insurance agency, Rollins continued to sell fraudulent policies under a corporation he registered with the Nevada Secretary of State, but never licensed by the California Department of Insurance. The investigation revealed more than $20,000 in premium payments Rollins collected from his victims, either made payable directly to him or to FDR Presidential Services, were spent on personal expenses and not forwarded to insurance carriers to obtain insurance coverage. To conceal the scheme, Rollins issued false Certificates of Insurance, which listed the names of valid insurance carriers as the insurance providers of the fraudulent policies.
In addition to collecting premium payments for policies that were never placed, Rollins also allegedly presented himself as a registered stockbroker and accepted funds for investments from several victims. Rollins collected nearly $80,000 from various individuals, including insurance clients, under the guise that he was investing their money in stocks. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, a non-governmental organization that regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms, verified that Rollins has never been licensed in any capacity to act as a stockbroker.
Rollins is no longer licensed as he failed to renew his license after it expired in March 2014. The Department of Insurance is taking appropriate administrative action against Rollins' license. The case was prosecuted by the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.


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Gun Club: The Las Vegas Story (super deluxe edition) LP
Deluxe Edition of The Las Vegas Story, the classic 1984 album by punk rock legends The Gun Club - this Deluxe edition includes a second CD of the unearthed 1984 concert at Scorgie's in Rochester, NY, and a bonus DVD of previously unreleased footage – 1984 Home Movie: The Gun Club On The Road
This classic 1984 album has been digitally re-mastered and comes in beautiful gatefold packaging. The CD package will also include a 24-page booklet. The Las Vegas Story Deluxe Edition features extensive liner notes written by Gun Club members Terry Graham, Kid Congo Powers, and Patricia Morrison, as well as guest musicians Dave Alvin, Phast Phreddie Patterson, and producer Jeff Eyrich. The booklet also includes archival photos and other collectable images. This classic line- up only stayed together for this one album, featuring original drummer Terry Graham, as well as guitar from Kid Congo Powers (The Cramps, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) and bassist Patricia Morrison (Sisters Of Mercy). This is considered by many to be the most iconic Gun Club line-up and was only together for this one album and tour!


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To estimate the proportion of seniors with dementia from three independent data sources and their agreement.
The longitudinal Asset and Health Dynamics among the Oldest Old (AHEAD) study (=7,974), Medicare claims, and death certificate data.
Estimates of the proportion of individuals with dementia from: (1) self‐ or proxy‐reported cognitive status measures from surveys, (2) Medicare claims, and (3) death certificates. Agreement using Cohen's ; multivariate logistic regression.
The proportion varied substantially among the data sources. Agreement was poor (: 0.14–0.46 depending upon comparison assessed); the individuals identified had relatively modest overlap.
Estimates of dementia occurrence based on cognitive status measures from three independent data sources were not interchangeable. Further validation of these sources is needed. Caution should be used if policy is based on only one data source.

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From the makers of Haypi Kingdom comes Haypi Dragon a game about collecting and leveling dragons, pvp, getting high scores and much much more.
Easily described this game plays like worms with a bit of physics involved where the aim in single player is to get 3 stars in every level, then team up with others to kill the boss ( and hopefully unlock him as a dragon) and move on to the next zone.
Other features include:
- Dragon leveling system, use currency to level up your dragon and purchase new skills
- Up to 5 different dragons to collect all with unique skills
- Over 100 levels and 4 epic boss levels to keep you entertained with the chance after every level to win currency, dragon exp, player exp or even Haypi currency (which is used to fast track leveling and by things from the shop but nothing that gives and advantage over other players.
- PVP system which include a ranking system, multiple maps and multiple modes and ofcourse leader boards
- Explore system which sends dragons you aren't using to go and explore areas for X amount of time with the chance to come back with currency, treasure chests and treasure map pieces
- Magic Matrix which is essentially upgrading your defense, attack, mana, crit rating and others with different ranks of magic stones.
- Daily tasks with currency, player exp and treasure chests as rewards so that your always kept doing something!
- Player leveling system with rankings!
- Achievement system with rewards!
- Best of all the game is completely free!
They've shown that they are committed to listening to people and improving the game as they resolved a lot of problems in the recent update and have added a lot of new content id definitely give this addictive game a 9/10 easy
If you pick up the game feel free to put Shadowslain as the person who recommended you if you like


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November 8, 2018
In “Growth Town, U.S.A.,” our hosts examine how recent growth in America’s economy has been driven by a surprising source—smaller cities and towns reinventing themselves. What advantages do these places have, and what could this trend say about our country’s economic future?
Growth Town, U.S.A.
Pittsburgh, Louisville and Austin all have something in common: They, and other small cities, are helping to drive an often-overlooked revitalization across America’s heartland. And they’re part of what’s fueling America’s nine-year-long economic expansion, which next year will become the longest period of sustained growth since the Civil War.
Our hosts, Candace Browning, Michael Hartnett and Chris Hyzy, explore what’s needed to keep U.S. cities booming: the creation of high-tech jobs, the proximity of universities and industry, and a bigger recovery in the housing market and consumer lending. And they look at how investment opportunities are shifting in light of these new economic realities.
Institutional Investor magazine announced BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research as one of the top global research firms from 2011-2018 based on surveys held throughout the year. The magazine creates rankings of the top research analysts in a wide variety of specializations, drawn from the choices of portfolio managers and other investment professionals at more than 1,000 firms. BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research is research produced by BofA Securities, Inc (“BofAS”) and/or one or more of its affiliates. BofAS is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC, and wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. For more information about this award, go to https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/research/8959/Overview. Rankings and recognition from Institutional Investor are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement.
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Sundeep Kishan's birthday has come bearing a gift for his loving fans. The actor has brought back the 90s action hero, only this time - it's bigger and better! The star unveiled the character look of his upcoming PAN-Bharat film, Michael, and it is all shades HOT!
The stunning poster features Sundeep Kishan's ripped muscles, chiselled bod, and muscular action Avatar! From what we hear, the actor prepped for a year to transform into a new leaf and achieve the massive transformation.
While sharing his excitement, Sundeep Kishan said, "Michael is a labour of love and hard work. The character is very close to my heart because I am Micheal. I had to work to be the best version of myself. I prepped for a year and shot it in the span of two years. So, I have spent a lot of time in my role."
"Collaborating with an actor of Vijay Sethupathi's calibre has been a terrific learning experience so far. I am sure Michael will connect with the audience all across the nation," he further added.
Sundeep Kishan's intense and muscular action Avatar has set the tone right for the massive action love story of the year. Directed by Ranjit Jeyakodi, the actor will play the titular role in the ambitious project. It will also feature the superstar and brilliant actor Vijay Sethupathi in an extended action cameo. A PAN-Bharat film will have a grand scale release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.

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Musical collab Cellz x Blue Glass have released the first taste of their dreamy EP, "Dream On".
Coachella has announced an impressive line-up for its big 2022 return, including Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and Kanye West.
Dwara and Alexander Vincent have dropped an exciting new collab, "Serpent".
Singer-songwriter Philine Sonny has returned with her dynamic second track, "Same Light".
London-based Afrobeat artist Maulo has dropped his new track, "Ambitions", fresh from a collaboration with Anthony Joshua.
Swedish music prodigy Paula Jivén has dropped her hypnotic new tune, "Say That".
Songwriter Eddy Lee Ryder has dropped her intriguing new track, "Cold River".
Bubblegum pop-rock artist Elliot Lee has dropped their latest single, featuring cybergoth artist GIRLI.
In the third instalment of Pizza Express' 'Behind the Base' series, rapper Kofi Stone chats about the importance of feelings behind music and gives an exclusive performance.
Newcomer Sadie Jean has dropped her raw and emotional debut single, "WYD Now?".
TikTok superstars H3rizon release festive bop "One More Christmas", full of seasonal nostalgia and heartwarming meaning to get you in the holiday mood.


text: HomeBitcoinBullish or bearish? PayPal hosts $242M in crypto trading over 24 hours Bullish or bearish? PayPal hosts $242M in crypto trading over 24 hours By Crypto News Pipe January 12, 2021 Bitcoin 0 Comments Daily crypto volume on payments giant PayPal have surged to record highs above $240 million. Source: Bullish or bearish? PayPal hosts 2M in crypto trading over 24 hours Tags:Bitcoin Related Posts Study finds CME drives Bitcoin price, but it excludes stablecoin volumes Stablecoins under scrutiny: USDT stands by ‘commercial paper’ tether Goldman Sachs: Gold Will Hit $2,300 by 2022. What About Bitcoin? About Author Crypto News Pipe Crypto News Pipe is a cryptocurrency news aggregator service. It presents a continuous flow of articles organized from thousands of publishers and magazines. Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment:*Name:* Email Address:* Website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.


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In Vietnam, there is a perfect balance between ancient architectures and here and now ones. Notably, the intellectual elite informed early in this region and many of them reached their zenith.
Festivals in this region are divided into two main parts: When the river is in flood stage, its silted delta outlets are unable to carry off the high volume of water. In cities, most of people live in small apartments.
Real life was not so paradisical, as Vietnam's early history--like its recent history--is characterized by a nearly continuous struggle for autonomy. Located in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a small and beautiful country with victorious history, profound patriotism and wonderful landscapes.
Northeast Vietnam has the most diverse ethnic structure in Vietnam with 40 ethnic groups living together. Beneath the forests are valuable minerals such as tin, zinc, silver, gold, antimony, precious stones, and coal. The last country to do so, inwas the U. Traveling to Asia in general in Vietnam in particular becomes of great appeal to tourists from all over the world in recent time.
This region is situated in tropical climate, but is influenced by northeast monsoon and differentiation in climate, which forms diversity in ecology with various fauna and flora systems.
Page 1 of In some places, you will see mountains jutting out to the sea. The Hoi An ancient town, once a major trading port, still keeps completely architectural influences of the Asian merchants, while the broad boulevards Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are reminiscent of France.
North Vietnam, like China, has two basic seasons: Traditional festivals reflect clearly local customs and cultures. Behind these huge mountains is a vast area of red soil known locally as "Tay Nguyen" the Central Highlands.
Yet, there are products accounting for great proportion as tea, coal, and paper. The obligations of children to their parents, wives to husbands, and younger people to their elders highly appreciated in Vietnamese family. It is also the location of the ancient imperial city of Hue.
The last country to do so, inwas the U. Here, according to historians, there are invasion route existing such as roads in Lang Son, coastal roads in Quang Ninh, and sea route on the Gulf of Tonkin. External control was imposed once again in the 19th century, when Vietnam was occupied by the French.
One of the most treasured is the Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue, founded in and completed more than two hundred years later.
Although this country is ravaged by a series of wars which causes serious damages, Vietnam in the eyes of the world is nice and peaceful. From the Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms of Funan and Chenla 1st—8th century through the classical age of the Angkor period 9th—15th centuryit held sway over territories that are now part of ThailandVietnamand Laos.
The divisions of Vietnam weather may cause certain effects on travel decisions of tourists. Between andthe generation of communists responsible for victory in the South pursued a lengthy war for independence from the French, acquiesced temporarily to division of the country into a communist North and noncommunist South, and engaged in a subsequent war for control of the South against a southern regime supported by the United States.
In each family, there is an ancestor altar put in the most respectful position. An extended period of political repression followed, prompting massive emigration from the country. This was the first such visit in 30 years. Its width, stretching from east to west, is km at the widest point in the north, km in the south, and 50 km at the narrowest part in the Quang Binh province on the central coast.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Vietnam Introduction information contained here. As the flood subsides, the flow of water reverses and proceeds from the lake to the sea.
Sincethe highlands have provided an area in which to relocate people from the densely populated lowlands. Vietnam's territory also encompasses a large continental shelf and thousands of archipelagic islands.
Owning rich sources of fossils and metals, the region also can develop mining industry and processing minerals industry such as coal, iron, lead, zinc, tin, bauxite, apatite, and pyrite, and building stone, thermal development in Uong Bi.
Vietnamese culture As being a nation of 54 ethnic groups, Vietnam absolutely has a colorful culture with various traditional customs and cultural identity.
Your are here: Vietnam visa» Vietnam Introduction Travel. It will become clear from excursions to these sites that Vietnam is a country with a long-established history.
Geography. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a sovereign and reunified independent country, has a high percentage of territorial waters.
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Although the history of any region is the product of a complex mix of culture and circumstance, in many ways, for Vietnam, geography is destiny.
To understand Vietnam's history it is imperative to have aclear picture of the land and the region. Vietnam Introduction Occupying the eastern coastline of the Southeast Asian peninsula, Vietnam is bounded by China on the north, by Laos and Cambodia on the west, and by the Gulf of Tonkin and the South China Sea on the east and south.
Geography. Situated on the Indochinese peninsula, Cambodia is bordered by Thailand and Laos on the north and Vietnam on the east and south. The Gulf of Thailand is off the western coast.
History. Legend has it that Vietnam's origin lay in the harmonious union of lac Long Quan, King of the Sea, and Au Co, Princess of the cwiextraction.com life was not so paradisical, as Vietnam's early history--like its recent history--is characterized by a nearly continuous struggle for autonomy.
Vietnam declared independence after World War II, but France continued to rule until its defeat by communist forces under Ho Chi MINH. Under the Geneva Accords ofVietnam was divided into the communist North and anti-communist South.An introduction to the history and geography of vietnam

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PHILIPSBURG:— The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT), Hon. Stuart Johnson, was presented on July 19th with a sample of the newly printed OPVs (oproepings bij process verbaal) or a summons book on behalf of the Public Prosecutor.
The presentation was made by Head of the Inspectorate of TEATT, Lucien Wilson. The Pro Justitia summons offers the extraordinary police officers of Ministry TEATT with a means to offer a fixed fine on behalf of the Public Prosecutor.
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Cholera outbreak hits Nigeria’s Kano state
Government says six dead but local charity puts death toll at more than 16 in the northern Kano state.
A cholera outbreak in northern Nigeria’s Kano state has killed six people and infected scores, the state health commissioner said, although a local charity put the toll higher.
“Six people died out of the 46 cases recorded,” Abubakar Labaran Yusuf told AFP news agency on Sunday.
The outbreak occurred in Kafin Dalawa village, 70km outside the state capital of Kano.
Contaminated water in the area was the most likely cause, Labaran said, adding that teams had been dispatched to clean water sources and supply drugs.
A local medical charity put the toll at least 16 people, warning that the outbreak could become pandemic.
“We have recorded 16 deaths from the cholera outbreak in the past six days, which has so far infected 701 people with 20 severe cases,” Surajo Alkassim of ISMA Medicare Initiatives told AFP.
He said the organisation had been treating patients in a make-shift hospital in the village since the outbreak.
“The outbreak is becoming a pandemic in the area because patients are trooping from neighbouring villages, which is putting a strain on our team and medical supplies,” Alkassim said.
Cholera, a highly contagious intestinal infection, is transmitted by water soiled by human waste. The disease leads to diarrhoea, dehydration and death if untreated.
Outbreaks are most common during the rainy season, which roughly runs from April to October in Nigeria.