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#MyVote2019 – 'Modi Made Govt Staff Work'
I have been in government service for a decade and half. I have witnessed the callous attitude of state employees, rampant corruption and indiscipline very closely. One thing that I can tell you with conviction that the (Narendra) Modi government has genuinely tried to bring about a change in sarkari work culture during its (nearly) five years of rule.
In my own department, I would notice the lower level staff never came on time and left at their own will. During winter, the offices will go empty after barely an hour of work, as most of the staff, from Section Officer to Chaprasi (peon), will spread out on the lawns under the sun. Those associated with employees’ welfare groups were the worst to handle with. I remember some of them would dare even IAS-level officers to take any action against them.
Things gradually began to change after Modi Sarkar came to power and in October, 2104 our office was equipped with biometric attendance machines. Last year, even the state government offices followed this practice after Yogi (Adityanath) became UP chief minister. I guess more than the machine, it was the message – Modi means business – that went down at every level. Har dawa kadvi hoti hai par asar karti hai (medicinal pill may be bitter, but gives positive results in the long term).
Initially, a lot of babus were skeptical in our office too. They said this will not last. But many of us, including me, welcomed it. I am not saying our department performance has improved drastically but earlier the errant moved without any fear of action. They were shameless. I saw people asking for chadava (bribe money) as if they were demanding legitimate wages. Now, babus have been advised to even follow social media to ensure that any negative feedback does not reach the higher-ups.
Every time, our family finds some work stuck in a government office, my son advises me to put the name of department and official concerned on Twitter. So, in a way, the machinery is becoming responsive. Today, the work-shirker know they are on the wrong and may get penalized. There has been inquiry ordered against several babus I know. Now, the bribe is asked in hush tones. The corrupt has fear of government in mind.
This is no mean achievement, in my opinion. And I give Modi ji 100 per cent credit for this. Another change is the cleanliness in our offices. When I had joined work, we used to carry our own dusting cloths with us to clean our chairs and tables. The safai staff would just not budge. Swachh Bharat mission has given us a big relief.
There are random ‘safai audit’ and the errant staff is warned. Besides, there is a behavioural change among the staff about cleanliness and hygiene. I know it will take several decades for our government employees to come clean. The system will not change with just one Modi. But at least there has been a step towards that direction. My vote goes to Modi ji. He definitely deserves a second term.

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For hunters, the bond between them and their loyal canine companions is unparalleled. These dogs play a crucial role in the hunting experience, using their keen senses to track and retrieve game. In recent years, technology has provided hunters with a valuable tool to ensure the safety and success of their hunting dogs: GPS collars. These high-tech devices have revolutionized the way we hunt, allowing us to keep a close eye on our four-legged partners and enhance our hunting experiences.
One of the primary reasons for equipping your hunting dog with a GPS collar is safety. Hunting often takes us into remote and rugged terrains, where our dogs can easily become disoriented or lost. A GPS collar can provide you with real-time location tracking, ensuring that you always know where your dog is. In case your dog goes missing or becomes separated from the hunting party, you can quickly locate and retrieve them. This not only protects your dog from potential dangers but also saves valuable time during a hunt.
Precision tracking is another significant advantage of GPS collars. These devices use satellite technology to provide accurate and up-to-date location data for your hunting dog. You can track your dog’s movements in real-time, which can be especially useful when they are hot on a bird or locked up on point deep in cover. Knowing your dog’s exact location allows you to make informed decisions during the hunt, helping you position yourself for a successful shot. It also helps prevent accidental shooting incidents, ensuring the safety of both your dog and fellow hunters.
Data Logging and Analysis
Modern GPS collars often come with data logging capabilities, allowing you to record your dog’s movements over time. This data can be valuable for analyzing your dog’s hunting patterns and performance. You can identify areas where your dog seems to be working particularly hard or where they tend to get distracted by something other than birds. By analyzing this information, you can tailor your training and hunting strategies to make the most of your hunting dog’s skills.
Some GPS collars also offer remote training features, allowing you to communicate with your dog from a distance. You can use vibration or audible commands to guide your dog or correct their behavior during the hunt. This can be especially useful for controlling your dog in situations where they might encounter danger or when they need to change course quickly.
Incorporating a GPS collar into your hunting dog’s gear is a smart decision that enhances both safety and hunting efficiency. These devices provide real-time location tracking, precision tracking, and data analysis capabilities that can significantly improve your hunting experiences. With a GPS collar, you can rest assured that your loyal canine partner is safe, and you have the tools to maximize your hunting success. So, before your next hunting expedition, consider investing in a GPS collar for your hunting dog; it might just be the key to a more successful and enjoyable hunt.

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Growers get cash to help the Bowling Green Bay Ramsar Wetlands
Fifty thousand dollars can buy a lot of green action on properties.
Landholders and hobby farmers keen to apply for NQ Dry Tropics funding need to know what activities they can get dollars for, to protect the internationally significant wetlands.
The NQ Dry Tropics selection panel will favour applications for those jobs that give the most value for money, help manage more than one environmental challenge on property, involve neighbouring properties and focus on priority areas.
Scott Fry the NQ Dry Tropics Wetland Care consultant can visit potential applicants on site to discuss activities that would most benefit the property and Bowling Green Bay.
Aside from being a perfect place to relax and fish, the function of the Bowling Green Bay Wetlands is to filter pollutants from reaching the ocean. It's to the Coral Sea what the kidneys are for the human body.
Landholders have the opportunity to achieve both environmental and economic gains by controlling weeds that interfere with farming activities, and clearing exotic weeds to increase native fish access through waterways.
Another activity may be fencing off wetlands for seasonal grazing management. This not only looks after soils but raises the fish population in the surrounding area.
Every 'green' action taken by landholders is a 'thumbs up' for biodiversity.
Any queries, please call Scott Fry on 4722 5721 or his mobile on 0411 393 318.
Click here for more information.
Send your application to BGBWetlands@nqdrytropics.com.au
Applications close on 24 June.

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JOBS: 34 positions to be filled at Petroleum Authority of Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was approved in 2008.
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda has invited applications from qualified Ugandans who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes to occupy the below positions in the Authority’s established structure
HOW TO APPLY:
PAU will ONLY consider online applications submitted through their website. Interested persons are invited to visit the PAU website: www.pau.go.ug and follow the link to “OPPORTUNITIES-CAREERS-VACANCIES” to view details and apply for the available opportunities.
All applications should reach the PAU’s website www.pau.go.ug by Friday 08th September 2017 at 11:59 pm


The city of Chicago has stepped in to block the ride-sharing company UberX from illegally picking up passengers at Midway and O'Hare airports.
Last Friday, UberX, which uses a smartphone app that connect riders to drivers, issued a memo to its drivers stating they could begin to pick up passengers from Chicago's two major airports. The city currently prohibits ride-sharing companies from doing this.
A group pushing to unionize the city's cab drivers, United Taxidrivers Community Council, learned of UberX's alert to drivers and subsequently contacted the city's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, which then told the ride-sharing company on Monday that it could not pick up passengers from the airports.
“The city has not authorized any ride-sharing company to offer pick-ups at either airport. Any company offering that service is subject to enforcement, which includes tickets and vehicle impoundment. The city intends to strictly enforce this policy,” the city's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection spokesperson Mika Stambaugh told the Chicago Sun-Times.
The United Taxidrivers Community Council was upset about UberX's attempt to service the airports because “taxis and limos have to buy airport departure stamps to pick up at the airport," council representative Peter Enger told the newspaper Tuesday.
"It’s a $4 tax that goes to support the convention business," he added. "If this was allowed to happen, the state would be cheated out of their funds and it would impact four separate industries: Chicago taxis, suburban taxi, limousines and Airport Express vans."
"Uber drivers were ecstatic on Friday night. They used the term 'authorized.' They made it sound like there was some kind of official policy change by the city ... The next thing we knew, Business Affairs reached out to Uber and told them in no uncertain terms that they could not pick up at airports.”
The UberX memo to its drives came after last Wednesday's Chicago Chicago City Council meeting, during which aldermen delayed a vote on a measure to place some regulations on ride-sharing companies.
The pending city ordinance looks to create a new "transportation network provider" license for ride-sharing companies such as Uber X, Lyft and SideCar, which are not currently licensed. Under the measure, the new license would come with stricter requirements for service providers that have company-wide driver averages of more than 20 hours per week. The measure also permits the city to "place a cap on surge-pricing” during times of high demand. And ride-sharing companies would have to serve all city communities, among other requirements.
Under the measure, McCormick Place, O’Hare and Midway airports would be off-limits for ride-sharing companies to pick up riders or street hails “unless the commissioner determines, in duly promulgated rules, following consultation with the commissioner of aviation, that such pick ups can be accomplished in a manner that preserves security, public safety and the orderly flow of traffic; and ... designated taxicab stands or loading zones.”
When asked by the Chicago Tribune why UberX moved to illegally pick up passengers at the airports, UberX spokeswoman Lauren Altmin said “both O'Hare and Midway desperately need additional transportation options.”
Following the city orders that UberX halt service at the airports, the company told its drivers in an alert that “we will be placing UberX pickups at the airports on hold. We appreciate your continued service and patience as we work with the city and state on an improved process for UberX airport pickups.”


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We're delighted to team up with a dear friend, Josh Neukam, to offer an amazing 11-day photography workshop tour. In the first part of the interview, we got detailed information about the 6 photography workshops he will guide during the trip.
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For the first part, find out how his passion for photography came about, his choice of equipment and all that you can learn about photography during the tour.
Congratulations! You’ve just booked a tour with Wonders of Yunnan! You’re about to embark on an unforgettable journey, but before you’re on the plane to China there’s one more step: getting the visa.
Most countries are not granted visa an arrival, every traveler must submit a visa application at the embassy/consulate in their native country. For the U.S., each state has a designated embassy/consulate.
Here’s how it works.
Sometimes we need a place to go to be away from all the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. In the mysterious East of China, such a place exists. Here time moves slower, a relaxing pace for the soul.
Today the Province of Guizhou is home to more high bridges then every other country on earth combined

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Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi has been included in the cinch SPFL Team of the Week, following his Man of the Match performance against Dundee on Saturday. The Japanese forward was excellent again at Celtic Park in the aftermath of his Ibrox heroics a few weeks previously and his all round display saw him win the Dafabet award as voted for by the fans too.
It was a nervy wait this past weekend to wait and see if he reemerged from the Parkhead tunnel after ushering the medical team from the bench in the aftermath of a coming together with the Dee defenders. His shoulder seemed to be giving him hassle yet again and the full stadium waited on anxiously with baited breath for the attacker to continue playing.
Thankfully, the player did reappear from that tunnel and Brendan Rodgers confirmed he had to have his shoulder popped back into place in his post-match media conference. Celtic will be breathing a sigh of relief that the ex-Vissel Kobe man is fit and available for the De Kuip tonight, as we will need his ninja-like speed and lethal finishing ability if we are to have any chance of picking up points.
— SPFL (@spfl) September 19, 2023

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Wenzhou KEHO Fluid Control Co., Ltd.
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Parking in our Ward has increased in recent years partly due to more people working in Sutton or commuting to town as the economy has recovered, and not being prepared to pay to park in the town centre car parks, although their prices are amongst the cheapest in London and they are never full.
Responding to residents’ concerns, the Council’s Environment and Neighbourhoods Committee has agreed a parking strategy for the Borough involving an area by area consideration of parking controls. To make this manageable the study will be scheduled over several years, dealing with the town centre in the first year. Any changes to the town centre controlled parking zone and car parks will have an impact on the roads in our Ward so the plan starts from the centre and moves outwards. Our area will be considered the following year.
People have a mix of views on parking controls in their road. As they can displace parking into nearby roads, it is not intended to introduce further parking controls in the roads in our Ward prior the study next year. But we would welcome the views of residents in preparation for this study.


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Veteran actor Segun Arinze took to social media to celebrate his daughter ‘Renny’ as she turned 20th. Segun is a father of six from four different women.
The actor wrote
“Wow! Time sure does fly! My Daughter Renny is 20!! I wish you great wisdom, good health, long life, deep knowledge and whatever you lay your hands on will prosper.
You will be a role model to your peers. Ann God bless you for doing a great job! Happy Birthday Renny”
We were definitely not expecting the response we got from the 20 year old.
Below is Renny’s response
It seems like Segun and Renny are not in good terms.
What Do You Guys Think?

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Here's a reason to raise your glass -- some Barnes & Noble stores will soon be serving meals and alcohol.
The major book retailer on Thursday announced plans to open four new "concept stores," which will include restaurants with waitstaff and breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, in an effort to boost its struggling sales.
The restaurants will also serve drinks, but that's not to say bookworms will soon meet tequila worms. The planned drinks menu is said to feature only beer and wine.
The first location will open this October in Eastchester, New York, about 30 miles north of New York City. It will also offer a bocce court, a fire pit and outdoor seating, The Journal News reports.
Similar stores will appear at the Galleria in Edina, Minnesota; at Palladio in Folsom, California; and at One Loudoun in Ashburn, Virginia.
"We wanted to create a better bookstore," Jaime Carey, Barnes & Noble's president of development and the restaurant group, told Fortune. “We think they’re going to drive traffic to the store and [be] keeping them in the store longer.”
Carey noted that many Barnes & Noble locations already have cafes that feature Starbucks sweets, sandwiches and beverages.
"We said, let’s have a much better food experience frankly," Carey said.
The retailer appears to be taking a page out of Starbucks' own playbook. The coffee chain in 2014 began offering "Starbucks Evenings" at select stores, featuring wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres.
Barnes & Noble's news came just a day after the retailer reported a drop in sales in its fourth quarter report. Though the company's stock price took a tumble the same day its fiscal earnings were reported, it rebounded following the announcement of the concept stores and two executive appointments.
The company, which touts itself as the nation's largest retail bookseller, operates 640 stores in 50 states.


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Written by Olivia Studdard, Staff Writer
Local business owner Jessica Ganas is out and about in the downtown business world again. This time with a second business venture called Cinema Downtown, and it may be her biggest hit yet.
Cinema Downtown, which is sharing a building with Ganas’s other business, Red Door Records, is located at 121 North Patterson Street in downtown Valdosta.
“Movies are a lot like music. It’s different depending on how you grew up, and classic can have so many different definitions,” Ganas said.
This is part of the reason why she strives to have a theater where people of all ages can come to enjoy a show. Movies shown will range from classic black and white films such as The Wizard of Oz to an upcoming interactive performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Other upcoming events include a Mystery Science Theater on the first Sunday in November, as well as a showing of music videos from a local band’s cd release later this year. Ganas said she hopes to include more local talent such as bands and short films.
The show times for Cinema Downtown are Wednesdays and Sundays at 8 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., and a matinee showing at 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The movies change every night, so you could go every day and see something different each time.
The prices are $8 for Thursdays through Saturdays and free on Wednesdays and Sundays.
So what’s the difference between Cinema Downtown and the movie theater we already have in town?
Unlike the larger theater in town, Cinema serves dinner and dessert options to moviegoers, as well as drinks including beer or wine, popcorn, and other traditional movie snacks. Downtown also has multiple coffee shops to visit and shop locally. But other than food, the downtown area has an atmosphere that Ganas finds it important to cater to and remember.
“We’re preserving the heritage of our town. We’re like-minded people here, getting out in a hub for community and culture. I think that’s important,” Ganas said.

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A military court sentenced Bradley Manning to 35 years in prison today — a relatively light sentence that will be further reduced by time served, according to reports.
Manning, who leaked hundreds of thousands of classified documents to WikiLeaks, will also be dishonorably discharged from the military.
The 25-year-old faced a possible 90 years behind bars. Prosecutors were asking for a 60-year jail term. Meanwhile, Manning's defense team argued he should spend no more than 25 years in prison.
Other details of the verdict were favorable, too. Manning's sentence will be reduced by the amount of time he's served, including the 112 days of "abusive treatment" he received in detention at Quantico.
— GuardianUS (@GuardianUS) August 21, 2013
After serving a total of eight years, Manning will be eligible for parole by the time he's 33.
But just because Manning escaped the worst possible sentence won't stop the White House's aggressive pursuit of administration leakers. In fact, Manning's 35-year sentence is the longest ever to be given to a media leaker, according to New York University's Brennan Center for Justice.
"This sentence is precedent-setting for all the wrong reasons," said Elizabeth Goitein, a legal expert at the Brennan Center. "Public servants who come across improperly classified evidence of government misconduct and want to blow the whistle will now think twice."
Manning might be feeling relieved today in light of the circumstances. But it's the ones who come after him that ought to worry.


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[“SHARE” JAN – MAR 2018 ] BACK TO THE BIBLE
Written by: Lisa Chai (Former CEDAR colleague, currently involved in community development work in Myanmar)
We are in the midst of a global refugee crisis. From Syria to Iraq, DR Congo to Yemen, and today we are witnessing the world’s largest growing refugee influx across the border of Bangladesh after violence broke out at northern part of Myanmar in Rakhine State in late August last year. As of 12 November 2017, the UN estimated that over 610,000 people have fled to Myanmar and the number is still growing. How do we react to all the violence and suffering in the world when their impact comes so strong and destructive?


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Originally posted 02/19/2015 12:55PM
With a wig and a "cardi" in tow, Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen fulfilled a long-held fantasy on Wednesday.
That is, to star opposite Hugh Grant in a romantic film.
Grant, 54, was roped into recreating his famous Notting Hill scene – in which Julia Roberts's character confesses her love – with Cohen, 46, as his leading lady.
Originally posted 02/11/2015 04:35PM
The king of romantic comedies isn't actually that romantic.
Originally posted 11/26/2014 04:40PM
The first snowflakes of the year have fallen, which means it's time to gather up the girls and watch Love Actually one more time, at least.
Originally posted 02/06/2014 12:00PM
In his 22 years hosting The Tonight Show, Jay Leno crafted a winning formula: a bit of silliness, crossed with snark, and delivered with an utter lack of pretension.
As Leno prepares to hang up his Tonight Show spurs Thursday night, let's look back on some of the highlights of his decades-long tenure, from his news-making interviews to his 4,600 jokes about Bill Clinton:
Originally posted 01/30/2014 09:30AM
Hugh Grant is a father again – and in fact, this boy is more than a year old already!
Originally posted 02/16/2013 11:00AM
The actor announces the birth of his and Tinglan Hong's second child, son Felix Chang, via Twitter
Originally posted 10/28/2012 10:45AM
Spy satellites and evil forces are just a few of the elements that will be found in complex new roles for Bradley Cooper and Johnny Depp.
Cooper has been tapped to join Emma Stone in Cameron Crowe's new film, Deep Tiki – a film that combines Hawaiian mythical folklore, love and war – Deadline.com reports.
Depp has signed on to play the lead role in Transcendence, which will mark the directorial debut of Inception cinematographer Wally Pfister, set to begin shooting next year, the Hollywood Reporter says. The plot has Depp's character being sucked into an evil computer that he created.
Originally posted 04/27/2012 08:00AM
Move over, Johnny Depp: There's an even nuttier pirate captain hitting Hollywood's high seas.
For the new movie Pirates! Band of Misfits, Hugh Grant took on his first animated role – and enjoyed the perks of voice work. "It was nice not to have to sit in makeup at 5 in the morning," he says. "I do feel bored of that."
Did he wear pajamas to work? "As ever," he cracks, "I was elegantly and appropriately dressed."
Still, playing an unhinged captain trying to whip a ship full of not-exactly-cutthroat pirates into shape was a challenge. "I was never properly trained so I don't use my diaphragm to shout," Grant says. "I would go hoarse and they'd have to send me home. I used to lose my voice after about 20 minutes."
Originally posted 11/15/2011 09:30AM
Ever wonder what Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio or Hugh Grant might look like in their golden years?
Now we know, thanks to the magic of the makeup chair.
Perry, 27, was transformed into what she describes as the "grandma" version of herself in her new music video for "The One That Got Away."
DiCaprio, 37, put on 40 years for J. Edgar, the biopic of the FBI's founding director, while new dad Hugh Grant, 51, tacked on decades thanks to the special-effects makeup he sports on the German set of his sci-fi flick Cloud Atlas.
Originally posted 11/11/2011 05:00PM
Looking a whole lot like Dennis Hopper (or even the $20 bill-gracing former president Andrew Jackson), Hugh Grant has been virtually unrecognizable on the German set of his upcoming movie, Cloud Atlas.
In addition to the normally-dashing new dad, 51, the upcoming sci-fi flick also stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Susan Sarandon.
No word yet on the plot particulars, but the project has already been quite an adventure. In September, Berry broke her foot while chasing after a goat on a break from filming in Spain.
Be careful out there, Hugh!
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androp unveil PV for 'Dreamer'
androp have unveiled the PV for their song "Dreamer" through their official YouTube channel.
"Dreamer" was included in the band's self-titled album released last month. It's a message song that conveys the difficulty of continuing to chase after a dream like a child, and the power of moving toward a goal in this limited life. Directed by Banba Shuichi, the PV follows the story of young Uchisawa Takahito (Vo, G), who chases after his dreams as androp after picking up an acoustic guitar as a child.
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Law roundup: Man just out enjoying the sunshine
| March 2, 2023 12:00 AM
A man lying on his back in the snow was thought to be unconscious by someone who reached out to the Columbia Falls Police Department. The man was fine, he just wanted to “enjoy the sunshine.”
Two teens carrying a shovel around were allegedly throwing rocks at vehicles and one chipped a window.
A resident called the police with concerns that people were warming up their vehicles and didn’t want a male who knocked on their door asking for a ride to take one because he was upset they wouldn’t give him a ride to work in Evergreen. Officers advised the resident that police did not have enough resources to shuttle people to Evergreen and to call back if they needed further law enforcement assistance.
A parent requested extra patrol in their neighborhood when their daughter’s ex allegedly texted her all day after obtaining a temporary restraining order because he had shown up at their residence in the past.
A woman was reportedly suspicious of a black SUV parked in front of a neighbor’s house and flickered her porch lights “so they knew she was awake,” but it didn’t leave so she contacted the police. The SUV left after dropping someone off.


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Brain Health Support
Brain Health: Professional Formula is a brain-targeted formula of 11 synergistic nutrients provided in clinically significant amounts to optimize mental clarity and cognitive function. The proprietary formula includes:
- GPC choline is a form of the nutrient choline that crosses the blood-brain barrier.
- Acetyl L-carnitine, glutamine, L-pyroglutamic acid, L-tyrosine and DMAE all support the synthesis, release and balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.
- Blueberry concentrate and gingko extract improve blood flow to the brain and provide antioxidants to quench metabolic inflammation.
- Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) is an adaptogenic herb well known to fight fatigue as well as boost immune health and cognitive function.
- Phosphatidylserine is the most common brain phospholipid for building healthy neuron membranes, shown in clinical trials to support cognitive function and working memory.
Benefits may include:
- Supports synthesis of neurotransmitters associated with memory and mental function
- Supports nutrient and oxygen delivery to cerebral tissues
- Provides neuroprotective antioxidant activity
- Adaptogenic herbs help balance response to stress

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Umbilical hernia diet
An umbilical or belly button hernia occurs when a part of the intestines or the abdominal lining protrudes through an opening in the abdominal muscles. The protruding intestines may get squeezed or strangulated resulting in the blood supply getting cut off. Surgery may be required in serious cases of umbilical hernia. Doctors often suggest a special diet for umbilical hernia patients as this helps to prevent further complications.
Foods to avoid
Certain foods are not recommended for people with an umbilical hernia and should be avoided.
White refined flour foods made from white refined flour have a low fiber content. Eating these foods may cause constipation and should therefore be avoided. This is because constipation causes straining of the abdominal muscles during bowel movements and may cause further protrusion of the intestines through the abdominal muscles in the region of the belly button.
Low fiber fruits and vegetables the low fiber content in these foods can also lead to constipation. Examples of fruits and vegetables with low fiber content include skinless raw fruits, cooked fruits, and canned or cooked vegetables without seeds, hulls or skin.
Fatty foods foods with a high fat content should be avoided. This is because obesity results in greater pressure on the abdominal muscles and can increase the risk of umbilical hernia. Examples of foods with a high fat content include fatty meat such as pork, whole milk, butter, cream, margarine and fried foods.
Sugar limit your calorie intake by cutting down on foods such as pastries, cakes, chocolates and soda pop. Limiting your sugar intake will also help you to lose some weight, taking pressure off your abdominal region.
Foods to include
A special diet is required after umbilical hernia surgery. This will help you to minimize your convalescence time. The special dietary requirements include:
Fruits fresh fruits that have high fiber content and are rich in antioxidants should form a part of every meal. The high fiber content will ensure that you do not get constipated and the antioxidants will help protect your body and boost your immune system. Try to eat different types of fruits so as to get adequate amounts of different vitamins. Citrus fruits, berries, and apples are some examples of fruits with a high fiber and vitamin content.
Vegetables these too have a high fiber content that will guard against the dangers of constipation after an umbilical hernia surgery. They also have high levels of vitamins and minerals and should also be included with every meal.
Lean meat meat is a source of protein, which is essential to the repair of damaged tissue. Lean meat like poultry and fish is an excellent source of low fat protein. Have one good source of low fat protein with every meal.
Low fat dairy products these are a good source of protein and can be alternated with lean meats to provide your body with sufficient protein.
High fiber breakfast foods will aid digestion and so your breakfast should consist of foods made from whole wheat flour, wheat germ, oatmeal, or bran.
If the effects of daily stressors are getting the best of you, brahmi supplementation may be something to explore. Stress reduction is perhaps brahmi’s most well known, traditional use. A study evaluating brahmi supplementation reported significant mood improvement among participants, as well as decreased levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. This suggests that brahmi counteracts the effects of stress by regulating hormones involved with the stress response.
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating and heartbreaking disease, usually caused by a plethora of physiological, genetic, and environmental factors. Amyloid formation in neurons can cause significant brain damage and influence the development of alzheimer’s disease. It’s important to understand that, to date, no herb, plant, drug, or anything — including brahmi — has been found to be the magic bullet against alzheimer’s. Based on its history as an herbal therapy to promote neurological function, some have suggested that brahmi may be a promising therapy for alzheimer’s.
Our spinal disk resembles a jelly donut, wherein the softer insides are protected by the hard exterior. Sometimes, as a result of some injury or an accident the jelly slips out, leading to an extremely painful condition which in medical parlance is known as herniated disc. The pain that you are subjected to, during herniated disc, occurs as the nerves nearby are damaged due to the concussion.
Apart from pain, herniated disc is preceded by other symptoms, some of them are:
- Pain in the arm or the leg: Depending on which part of the body you have suffered the herniated disc, in the neck or in your lower back, this condition is succeeded by intense pain either near the buttocks or near the shoulders. It goes without saying that this pain increases sharply with movement.
- Numbness: That part of the body where the nerves are damaged due to herniated disc often becomes numb and has no sensation whatsoever.
- Weakness: Due to herniated disc, the muscles become weak that considerably impairs and curbs mobility.
However, there are various ways by which you can prevent a herniated disc. Some of them are:
- Exercise: Exercise in any form and even for a short while yields several benefits. Your body invariably gains momentum and agility. If you exercise daily, your spine becomes more stable and strong, thereby preventing a possible herniated disc.
- Maintaining the right and good posture: A lot depends on the way you sit and walk, in fact more than you can imagine. If you sit badly, it exerts a pressure on the spine and the discs. Subsequently, a good posture does the very reverse and curbs chances of a herniated disc in the future.
- Keep a tab on the weight: It is always healthy to maintain the right weight, the one that keeps you away from the onset of various diseases. If you are overweight, it puts more pressure on the spine disk, thereby increasing the risk of developing a herniated disc.
Breast cancer, is a type of cancer, which is common to women, where cancer cells grow on the breasts or the female mammary gland. It starts out with the formation of a small lump in your breast and can spread out to your other organs very rapidly. It generally affects women above forty years of age. Breast cancer can be classified into two types. They can either start forming on the inner linings of your milk ducts ( known as Ductal carcinoma) or in the lobules which supply milk (known as Lobular carcinoma).
There are many causes responsible for breast cancer they are mentioned below:
- Obesity or post-menopausal obesity (Learn more about Heart Diseases Post Menopause)
- Exposure to frequent radiation (X-ray)
- Consumption of alcohol
- Being taller than average
- Start of periods at an early age
- Late menopause
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Consumption of birth control pills
The most common symptoms of breast cancer are as follows:
- Formation of a lump in your breast
- Swelling or shrinking of your breast
- Change of size, shape and color of your nipple
- Blood or milk discharge from the nipple
- Breast pain
- Itching sensation
- Appearance of rashes (Learn more about to maintain the skin health)
Breast cancer if not diagnosed and treated at an early stage may turn out to be fatal. Ayurveda offers promising cures for breast cancer.
A few of the Ayurvedic remedies are mentioned below:
- Include foods, which are well supplied with vitamin D in your diet. Researches show that women with less amount of vitamin D in their bodies are more likely to develop breast cancer. Consider including foods like eggs, orange juice, dairy products and fish like salmon in your diet.
- Drink more of green tea as it has anti cancer properties.
- Exercises like walking, yoga, meditation and certain breast exercises can help you to relax the pain sensation, reduce stress and also get cured.
- Incorporate bitter gourd in your diet. Researches show that bitter gourd can kill those cancer cells, which cause breast cancer.
- Ayurvedic herbs like Ashwagandha, tulsi, curcumin have certain properties that can destroy cancer cells.
Since, breast cancer has less survival rates, it is absolutely essential for you to visit an Ayurvedic practitioner if you wish to get cured through Ayurvedic treatment.
Dear sir, I am 33 year old. I have back ache since 2010 mri also have been done it shown herniated slip disk and doctor has advised me surgery. But I am not willing to get surgery please advise me what should I do.
I am 40 years old I was suffering from disc dislocation and recovered from it in 2007, but now I am suffering from Neck pain at vertebral column and my left Knee is also paining.
Please advice some treatment for bulging of disc I tried everything possible. Visited all type of doctor, did physical exercise and massage as well but still pain persists.
I have slip disc l4, l5 Should I avoid carrying weights. More over what are the exercise I must follow?
I want to know about disk pain. i am suffering from this pain from very long . please suggest me good treatment
Doctor I have a compressed Disc that is L4 and l5 which is pressing my nerve and I find it very Difficult to stand straight or walk. And the pain is coming under the Thigh is there a cure either than Surgery Thanks expecting a Response soon thanks a lot. I am Diabetic and 55 years old.
Hello, I have very much pain in L5 S1 spine from last 2 months. MRI report says: "Annular tear of l5-s1 disc with diffuse posterior bulge, central & right para central prolapse & mild inferior migration of the prolapsed fragment causing compression of right exiting nerve root. Please suggest me what I do? Pain is very much. Should I go for surgery or any other option available. If surgery then how much time time required to recover & what is accuracy of surgery treatment. Thank you.
Hello doctor. I am I 32 years female and I have slip disc problem from last two years .I have 2 years baby vd normal delivery. I am not able to sleep properly because when I sleep suddenly I awake 2-3 times at night nd I try to sleep again but I sleep after 30 to 40 min. Now I am gaining fat and weight also. I take proper meal and I don't take more junk food also. Please tell me what to do? My all checkup report are normal & thyroid also.
Hi sir my mother 72 year old she is suffering slip disk problem mri report conclusion/impression- Mr. Imaging reveal degenerative changes affecting lumbar spine with disc bulge-herniation at l1-2, l3-4, l4-5 and l5-si levels, more at l2-3, l3-4, l4-5 and l4-s1 level (protrusion), together with ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and facetal arthropathy are producing secondary canal stenosis with narrowing of bilateral neural foraming. Canal stenosis is most sever at l4-5 level.
Hello sir. I have lower back pain since 2 months back. I have done mri there is disk problem. What is permanent solution is surgery kindly help me.
I have back pain L4. L5 problem fast in 5 years. I want to reduce pain with out operation is possible. Please Inform
Cancer is the abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells in a particular body part. With continued growth, pieces of this tissue travel through the blood to different body parts and continue to grow in the new area. This is known as metastases. Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and affects about 1 in 8 women in the USA. Read on to know more details of breast cancer – breast anatomy, causes, symptoms, risk factors, detection, prevention, and of course treatment.
Anatomy: The main function of the breast is lactation through its milk-producing tissue that are connected to the nipple by narrow ducts. In addition, there is surrounding connective tissue, fibrous material, fat, nerves, blood vessels and lymphatic channels which complete the structure. This is essential to know as most breast cancers develop as small calcifications (hardened particles) in the ducts or as small lumps in the breast tissue which then continues to grow into cancer. The spread can happen through lymphatic or blood flow to other organs.
Warning signs/symptoms: The following are some symptoms that need to be watched out for if you have a predisposition to breast cancer.
- A lump in either of the breasts or armpits
- Change in size, shape, or contour of either breast
- Redness of your breast or nipple
- Discharge of clear or bloody fluid
- Thickening of breast tissue or skin that lasts through a period
- Altered look or feel of the skin on the breast or the nipple (dimpled, inflamed, scaly, or puckered)
- One area on the breast that looks very different from the other areas
- Hardened area under the breast skin
Either one or a combination of these should be an indication to get a detailed checkup done. Early diagnosis results in controlling the disease with minimal treatment and reduced complications.
Causes and risk factors: The exact cause for breast cancer is yet to be pinned down. However, risk factors are clearly identified, and women with risk factors need to watch out for warning signs.
- Family history: Of all the risk factors, the family history is the most important. Breast cancer runs in families, and if there is a first-degree relative with the breast cancer, the chances of developing it are almost double. Two genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the carriers of the disease, and this testing can be done in women to identify if they are at risk.
- Family history of other cancers: Even if there is no breast cancer, if there are other cancers that run in the family, watch out.
- Age: Women over 50 are at higher risk of developing breast cancer.
- Race: Caucasian and Jewish women are at higher risk of breast cancer than African-American women.
- Hormones: Greater exposure to the female hormone estrogen increases the chances of developing breast cancer. Women who use birth control pills for contraception and hormone replacement after menopause are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
- Gynecologic milestones: Women who have abnormal menstrual milestones need to watch out. These include those who attain menarche before 12 years of age, get pregnant after 30, attain menopause after 55, and have menstrual cycles shorter than 26 days or longer than 29 days.
- Obesity and alcohol abuse are also likely to increase a woman’s chances of developing breast cancer.
Stages: Starting from stage 0, higher stages indicate advanced disease.
- Stage 0: The growth which has begun in the milk-producing tissue or the ducts has remained there (in situ) and not spread to any other area, including the rest of the breast.
- Stage I: The tissue slowly becomes invasive and has begun to affect the surrounding healthy tissue. It could have spread to the fatty breast tissue and some breast tissue may be found in the nearby lymph nodes.
- Stage II: The cancer at this stage grows considerably or spreads to other parts. There are chances that cancer may grow and also spread.
- Stage III: It may have spread to the bones or other organs but small amounts are present in up to 9 to 10 of the lymph nodes in the armpits and collar bones which makes it is difficult to fight.
- Stage IV: The cancer is widespread to far-flung areas like the liver, lungs, bones, and even the brain.
Screening: This is one of the most effective ways to identify the disease in its early stages. This will help in controlling cancer from spreading with minimal treatment.
- Self-examination: A thorough self-examination to look for changes in terms of shape, size, colour, contour, and firmness should be learned by all women. Watch for any discharge, sores, rashes, or swelling in the breasts, surrounding skin, and nipple. Examine them while standing and when lying down.
- In most women, annual screening mammograms are advised after the age of 40. However, in women who have a strong family history or genetic makeup, it is advisable to have screening mammograms starting at age 20 every 3 years and then annually from the age of 40.
- Women in high-risk categories should have screening mammograms every year and typically start at an earlier age.
- Ultrasound screening can also be given in addition to mammograms.
- Breast MRI is another way to screen for breast cancer if the risk is greater.
Breast Cancer Prevention: Now that there is so much awareness about causes and risk factors, there are definitely ways to prevent or delay the onset of the disease.
- Exercise and a healthy diet with reduced amount of alcohol are definitely effective in minimising the chances of developing cancer.
- Tamoxifen is used in women who are at high risk for breast cancer.
- Evista (raloxifene) which is used to treat osteoporosis after menopause. It is also widely used in preventing breast cancer.
- In high-risk women, breasts are surgically removed to prevent the development of cancer (preventive mastectomy).
Treatment: As with all cancers, treatment would depend on the stage at which it is identified and include a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. As noted earlier, if you are at risk, look out for warning signs as early diagnosis is the key to maximum recovery.
Fibroid tumour is the abnormal cell growth in the uterus and they are mostly benign. Fibroids usually affect women in the age bracket of 30 - 40. Fibroid tumours are of three types, depending on their location:
- Submucosal fibroids: The tumour develops under the lining of the uterus
- Intramural fibroids: The growth is found amongst the muscles in the wall of the uterus
- Subserosal fibroids: The growth develops on the wall of the uterus right in the pelvic cavity
Causes behind it
The exact cause of fibroids in not known clearly. But certain factors have been discovered that might influence their formation. These factors include:
- Hormones: Progesterone and estrogen are the hormones responsible for recreating the uterine lining during every menstrual cycle. These hormones might trigger the formation of tumour.
- Family history: If any member in your family; your mother, grandmother or sister has/had fibroids in their uterus, you may also develop it.
- Pregnancy: Your body produces excessive progesterone and estrogen when you are pregnant, which may cause an increase in the size of a pre-existing small fibroid. Myomectomy can be done by giving incision on the abdomen or by laparoscopy depending on the size and location of the fibroids.
Signs You are suffering from it
- Heavy bleeding along with blood clots during or between your periods
- Lower back or pelvic pain
- Elevated menstrual cramping
- Frequent urination
- Pain during sex
- Longer than normal periods
- Bloating or pressure in lower abdomen
- Enlargement or swelling of the abdomen
How it can be treated?
Your doctor will formulate the right treatment depending on your age, the mass of the fibroids and your overall health. Your doctor may choose a combination of treatment to cure your fibroids, and they include:
- Medication: Gonadotropin releasing hormones (GnRH) agonists, birth control pills and ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory medicine) are prescribed. GnRH agonists reduce the level of progesterone and estrogen in your uterus.
- Surgery: Myomectomy and hysterectomy are two common surgical procedures to treat fibroids. Myomectomy is performed by removing the fibroids only by making an incision on the abdomen. But hysterectomy completely removes the uterus. The latter is reserved for serious cases.
- Non-invasive surgery: Forced ultrasound surgery, myolysis (shrinking fibroids with laser or electric current), cryomyolysis (fibroids are frozen) and endometrial ablation (an instrument uses heat, hot water, microwaves or electric current to destroy fibroids) are some non-invasive surgical procedures. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a doctor and ask a free question.

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Best Spices West of the Platte Denver 2005 - Savory Spice Shop
Cute betrothed couple Mike Johnston and Janet Chambers decided to spice up their lives by opening the Savory Spice Shop in the nascent 15th Street business district just west of the Platte River. The flavorful store boasts 300 different herbs and spices, including a slew of international flavors such as dried curry and Kaffir lime leaves favored in southeast Asian and Indonesian cuisines. Patron favorites include infused vanilla-bean sugar and freshly ground Vietnamese cassia cinnamon, an addictive seasoning that reveals the seasoning's very essence in a single sniff. And if a pinch is all you need, that's all you'll have to buy.


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I'd say that being around people fuels my creativity. I don't need to be around people while I am in the process of completing a task, but when it comes to generating ideas, people in my vicinity can be quite helpful. Other people offer a stimulus with which I can work. Somebody says X, I hear it, and it causes a cascade of ideas to go off in my mind, leading to Y to Z to AJK!#AJ%$GD&RI. Then I can talk about my ideas and have them critiqued/enhanced by an outsider's perspective.
It's definitely more helpful when I know the people too; with new groups and acquaintances, I'm more focused on analyzing and understanding than I am on generating my own novel thoughts.
However, people are usually a distraction once I am actually working through the nitty-gritty process of realizing an idea (ie writing papers, researching, carrying out a project). I'm pretty easily sidetracked, and if somebody says or does something that sets off a creative cascade, I'll subconsciously convince myself that the time spent focusing on my explosion of new ideas is worth the time not spent on the original task. It kind of sucks when I actually have a deadline, but it's ultimately more fun that way.
When I'm alone, I often find myself desperately seeking for something or someone to fuel my mind and set me off on some nonsensical tangent. I'm more content when my mind has some kind of buddy around.

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The government said yesterday that it had agreed to a firm date for its next Joint Border Commission meeting with Thailand and dropped a key condition that has kept the meetings on hold for almost two years.
But Jakarta, the tentative host, said a date for the meeting had not been set because it was still waiting for word from Bangkok.
Should the meet materialize, it would be the first since April 2009. The neighbors formed the JBC in 2008 to demarcate the border but deadly fighting, including four days of battle between Thailand and Cambodian beginning Feb 4 at Preah Vihear temple, has since broken out repeatedly.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Koy Kuong said Foreign Minister Hor Namhong had written to his Indonesian counterpart, Marty Natalegawa, yesterday morning to say Cambodia had agreed to meet Thailand for a new round of the long-delayed border talks on March 24 and 25 in Bogor, just outside Jakarta.
The letter followed a meeting between Mr Natalegawa and Cambodia’s ambassador in Jakarta the day before.
Mr Kuong said Cambodia had also, for the first time, dropped its demand that the Thai Parliament approve minutes from the JBC’s last three meetings before it agreed to convene again.
However, Mr Kuong said that Cambodia stood by its demand that Indonesia sit in on the meeting, a condition that may irritate Thailand, which has so far insisted on settling the border dispute bilaterally.
“The meeting cannot be conducted if one of the three parties is missing, including Indonesia,” he said.
As the current chair of Asean, which counts both Cambodia and Thailand as members, Indonesia has spearheaded efforts to reconcile the two sides.
The UN Security Council blessed the regional mediation efforts last month.
Whether Thailand plays along is another matter. It has rejected all talk of third-party mediation and pushed for the JBC to reconvene on its side of the border.
“Deputy Prime Minister Hor Namhong is hopeful his Thai counterpart will agree to go” to Indonesia, Mr Kuong said yesterday.
Michael Tene, spokesman for Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry, said that only Cambodia had agreed to the meeting thus far and said any date was still tentative.
“The date has not been decided yet…. That was only one of the dates that have been proposed,” he said.
But he confirmed that Cambodia was prepared to meet.
“Cambodia is ready to have the meeting,” he said. As for Thailand, “we are still waiting for the response.”
Mr Tene said Jakarta was also waiting on Thailand for word about hosting Indonesian observers.
At a Feb 22 meeting of Asean foreign ministers in Jakarta, Cambodia and Thailand agreed to host the observers on either side of the disputed border to monitor their latest unofficial cease-fire.
Though all sides are keeping Indonesia’s proposed terms confidential, Cambodia has agreed to all 13, while Thailand has held out. According to Thai media, army officials are reluctant to allow the observers full access around the border.
Mr Tene declined to comment on its reasons but confirmed that Thailand had yet to approve the terms.
“They have agreed in principle but they have yet to submit…a detailed response,” he said.
Thai officials in Bangkok did not reply to requests for comment yesterday. Thai Ambassador Prasas Prasasvinitchai declined to speak with a reporter.

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It is common for treatment programs to offer clients medication-assisted treatment (often referred to as MAT). MAT allows patients to take medication during their treatment which is meant to aid them in their recovery, in addition to counseling and behavioral therapies. While MAT is commonly used to help treat drug or alcohol addictions and prevent opioid overdoses, the practice is often considered controversial among the treatment community. One particular medication is less controversial and is actually widely accepted among the treatment community. That medication is Vivitrol. Here we will explain what exactly Vivitrol is and how it can help you or a loved one who is attending treatment services.
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What is Vivitrol?
Vivitrol is a medication meant to help prevent opioid relapse after detox and treat alcohol dependence among those in treatment. Administered once a month in the form of a shot, Vivitrol is non-addictive in nature and is considered a ‘block’ or ‘antagonist’ drug. ‘Antagonist’ medications have an effect on the brain which ‘blocks’ receptors in the brain. This block results in the patient being unable to feel the effects of opioids, including heroin and other pain medications. Those who are on Vivitrol are unable to feel the effects of opioids or alcohol even if the substances are consumed.
The Vivitrol injection, when performed, does not cause the release of dopamine in the body. Once the ‘blocker’ medication reaches the opioid receptors in the brain, opioid molecules are unable to trigger those receptors in the brain for approximately one month.
Before treatment with Vivitrol can begin, clients must be completely opioid-free. Being opioid-free includes being free of the various medications used to treat opioid dependence such as buprenorphine or methadone. Once clients have been deemed opioid-free for a period of 7 to 14 days, meant to ensure the avoidance of sudden opioid withdrawal, they are able to begin treatment with Vivitrol. Clients must also stop drinking prior to taking this medication.
Benefits of Vivitrol
Following the detoxification process, Vivitrol is able to help prevent relapse among our clients. We strongly encourage all of our clients to receive Vivitrol treatment, as it allows them to focus on the other aspects of the treatment like therapy and counseling programs instead of their relapse risk. Vivitrol is the only type of medication-assisted treatment that we offer here at Rally Point. It is administered to patients by our trained, experienced registered nurses, and costs for the treatment are most commonly covered by insurance programs.
Patients need to understand the effects of Vivitrol and how it works before the medication is taken. When taking Vivitrol, it is important to note that the blocking effect of the medication will slowly decrease and then stop completely before the next dose is due. The required amount of time for the medication to wear off is about a month, which is why Vivitrol is administered on a monthly basis. For those that have used opioids in the past, it is important to note that if you take the same amount of an opioid that you took previous to your Vivitrol treatment, your chance of overdose and even death increases significantly. Clients should note that there are a number of times within the span of receiving Vivitrol treatment where sensitivity to the effects of opioids is at an increased level:
- After clients have gone through the detox process, which eliminates the presence of drugs from the system, their sensitivity is increased.
- After the treatment process with Vivitrol has begun, the medication will wear off throughout the month. This means that when the next dose of Vivitrol is needed, the body is no longer feeling the ‘block’ effects of the drug, increasing sensitivity and risk for overdose.
- If a dose of Vivitrol is missed, the receptors no longer have a ‘block’ over them, making them sensitive to opioids or alcohol.
- When Vivitrol treatment is stopped completely, the body’s sensitivity to opioids can be more easily affected.
The chances of overdose and death are reduced, regardless of Vivitrol use, within a treatment program, like the ones offered here at Rally Point. Under the supervision of medical professionals and counselors, clients are kept safe and supported throughout their stay.
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Program in West Palm Beach
If you have suffered from alcohol or other substance use disorders and require drug recovery support or rehabilitation services, we are here for you. Our drug and alcohol treatment center are located in West Palm Beach, and we are proud to offer our clients a number of different programs based on their individual desires and requirements. Our treatment is care-centered, and we work hard to create a loving, family-like support group with our clients. The benefits of attending addiction treatment at one of our centers include:
- Treatment free from the distractions and possible triggers of outside life. This type of treatment helps decrease the likelihood of a relapse occurring.
- Personalized attention from our staff of trained therapists, nurses, and counselors.
- Personal privacy so clients are able to focus on treatment.
- An environment where peer and staff-support make our clients less likely to lose faith in their treatment program.
- Services that are specially designed to treat co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Here at Rally Point West Palm Beach, we focus on the basics of long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through our personalized treatment programs and aftercare options. And because of our location in beautiful South Florida, we are able to incorporate a number of different outdoor and nature therapies into our treatment programs. These nature activities include fishing, outdoor yoga and meditation, painting and other experiential therapies. These therapies work to not only help our clients relax but also to open up about their addiction and the issues they face in a safe environment. If you or a loved one is facing drug or alcohol addiction, call us today to inquire about our programs and how they can work for you.


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Four-star prospect Casey Prather is in the middle of a busy week with a lot of traffic coming through the Jackson (Tenn.) North Side gymnasium.
On Monday Stanford watched the 6-foot-5, 189-pound small forward work out. Minnesota will be in the gym today. And Georgia and Wake Forest are expected to come in this week as well.
Other schools are also intrigued Prather.
"Memphis called this morning and wants to get up to Jackson to watch Casey," said Prather's travel team coach Jonathan Henderson of the Nashville Celtics. "Florida has shown interest and has had good things to say about him from the summer. Gonzaga is calling regularly. Michigan has been down to see him. AndVanderbilt has been down a lot."
An athletic slasher who has just recently begun to play on the perimeter, Prather is making steady progress with his outside jumper.
"Some coaches who have watched him have commented on how good his shot is looking," said Henderson. "The one thing you know about Casey is that he will work his tail off."
At one time Vanderbilt was at the top of Prather's list, but things are tightening up with the influx of new schools recruiting Prather.
"Vandy probably has been recruiting him the hardest, but part of that is that they are so close," said Henderson. "Wake Forest has also done about all they can do in recruiting Casey. But he is trying to keep an open mind during all of this. I know he said that he is definitely interested in Stanford."
Prather, the No. 30 ranked prospect in the class of 2010, has offers from Alabama, Minnesota, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Wake Forest and Southern Illinois.

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Video Premiere: Jazmine Sullivan's '10 Seconds'
Better not do Jazmine Sullivan wrong since you don't know what she is capable of. In a newly-debuted music video for her new single "10 Seconds", the R&B/soul singer shows what she does in seeking revenge on her cheating boyfriend. She ties him up, straps a bomb on his body, and dares him to escape before she loses control of herself and pushes the button.
The song serves as the second single from her upcoming second studio album "Love Me Back" which is going to come out across United States on November 30. In counting down to the album release, a new song from the effort will be unveiled every Monday and Thursday on her Facebook.
In another news, Jazmine Sullivan will be honored with Rising Star Award at the 2010 Billboard Women in Music Event on December 2 in New York. She will be handed the honor alongside Black Eyed Peas's female vocalist Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie who is feted with Billboard's Woman of the Year Award.
Last year's Rising Star Award recipient was Lady GaGa, and Sullivan is happy to follow her footsteps. "I admire Lady GaGa, so to be honored in a category that she was once in is such a rewarding feeling," she said. "When I heard the news, I was so happy. I feel honored to be chosen as this year's Rising Star."
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@Bajaj Pulsar AS 200
Bajaj has stopped Pulsar Adventure Sport series such as Pulsar AS 150 and Pulsar AS 200, were both bikes haven’t got sold in good numbers. Both the Pulsar Adventure Sport series were launched simultaneously in the month April 2015 and deliveries started in the month of May 2015.
The Bajaj Pulsar AS 200 Discontinued
- The Bajaj Pulsar AS 200 has been replaced by the Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS.
- The Bajaj Pulsar AS 150 has no replacement yet.
The Pulsar AS 200 was looking similar to the Pulsar 200 NS but it comes with added semi-fairing. The Pulsar NS 200 is now back to the Indian market.The Pulsar AS 150 has also been discontinued. That’s because to make a way for the coming NS 160. Neither the Pulsar 150 NS nor the Pulsar 160 NS will be launched in India.
The AS might have been discontinued but it will stay true to its name as Adventure Sport.The Adventure Sport series will comeback by launching the upcoming KTM 390 Adventure.


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MoneyGram International, a global specialist in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, has partnered with Tesco Bank for the launch of a new international online money transfer platform.
The new offering allows MoneyGram and Tesco customers to set up their transactions online and then pay by cash or card at Tesco stores.
This new service allows customers to easily send money abroad, reducing the process time and eliminating the need to complete paperwork in-store. This is being introduced at a time when an increasing amount of money is being digitally transferred from the UK to overseas destinations.
Richard Meredith, Head of UK Key Partnership at MoneyGram commented: “We are continually evolving our customer proposition through our leading digital capabilities and customer-centric solutions. This solution is a key milestone in our ongoing collaboration with Tesco Bank in being able to offer a seamless, digitised experience for customers.”
The launch of this new capability is an important milestone for the partnership between MoneyGram and Tesco Bank, which was formed over seven years ago. The new service has now been introduced to 129 Tesco Express stores across the UK, adding to the existing 810 stores that currently offer the service. Over the next 18 months, a full roll-out is expected to around 1,500 Tesco Express stores.
Sigga Sigurdardottir, Chief Customer Officer at Tesco Bank added: “There are millions of people across the UK sending money abroad to help loved ones with everyday needs or in times of emergency. Our goal is to help Tesco shoppers manage their money a little better every day, and this enhancement to our partnership with MoneyGram lets customers send money overseas even more efficiently than before.”


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Aquaslash Movie Review
Written by Ren Zelen
Released by Black Mandala
Written and directed by Renaud Gauthier
2019, 71 minutes, Not Yet Rated
Frightfest UK Premiere on 30th August 2020
Nicolas Fontaine as Josh
Brittany Drisdelle as Priscilla
Nick Walker as Paul Wilkinson
Madelline Harvey as Alice
Although the opening scene teases some of the bloodletting to come, Renaud Gauthier’s latest Canadian slasher, Aquaslash, doesn’t really take itself too seriously, and that is just as well as much of it is quite absurd.
The story takes place on what is promised to be ‘A weekend to die for’ as the graduating class of Valley Hill High school prepares to celebrate with several days of drinking and debauchery at the Wet Valley Water Park.
Aquaslash proves to be a by the numbers slashfest. From the first scene you can tell who’s going to get slain and probably in what order. We have the inevitable ropey acting, silly script and the usual array of unlikeable teens – the high-school bullies, princesses, jocks and nerds, plus a creepy old dude, in this case the park janitor, who gets to rub his grizzled beard while muttering about past deaths.
The water park location offers plenty of scope for showing naked skin, teen sex and girls getting foamy in wet t-shirts. Moronic drug and drink fuelled behaviour, numerous infidelities, and some bad parenting, combined with a lackadaisical attitude to safety by waterpark lifeguards, sets the scene for scores to be settled and for a multitude of bad things to come. As ever in the slasher formula, there is a price to pay for all this libidinous teenage naughtiness and lack of adult supervision.
The film’s potential lies in the ingenuity in which Aquaslash might display using the location of a water park for many and varied modes of slaughter, but first we are required to wade through a turgid drama of interrelationships.
The park has seen better days and Paul (Nick Walker) the owner, is glad of the business. Paul however, is cheating on his wife Priscilla (Brittany Drisdelle) with a slutty drug-pushing high-school princess, while his wife Priscilla is cheating with greedy real-estate developer Michael Randall (Howard Rosenstein) who has his eye on buying up the failing water park for redevelopment.
Developer Randall also happens to be the absentee father of high-schooler Josh (Nicolas Fontaine), who heads up the class’ 80s tribute band The Blades who are preparing to ‘rock the party’ with their music.
Josh is himself involved in a romantic triangle between old high-school flame Kim (Lanisa Dawn) who now works at the park, and her current boyfriend Tommy (Paul Zinno) the park manager, who is a controlling boyfriend and less than fond of his high-school customers.
There is a great deal of time wasting with complicated relationship shenanigans before we get to the mysterious killer who murdered the fornicating couple in the first scene. Eventually the killer gets around to inserting giant blades into one of the Park’s feature water slides which are destined to open the following day and which will slice the horrid little high-schoolers into bits.
Unfortunately, the film doesn’t live up to its slasher potential as the cross-blades are the only set up using the water park equipment. Personally, I was hoping for a little more ingenuity and variety of the Final Destination kind. The only tension builder is that as viewers, we don’t know which of the slides (there are three) has been sabotaged, so initially we have to guess which team of unpleasant individuals is next to get the chop. It barely matters though, as we don’t care for any of them.
However, it’s a long haul through the various story lines and relationship troubles of the shallow characters before we even get to the bloody set-piece that wraps up the movie, but when it does, it makes the most of it. The hopped-up kids are impervious to any warnings and too dumb even get out of the blood drenched water.
Quebec filmmaker Renaud Gauthier previously gave us his 2013 debut Discopathe, another slasher film concerning a killer who is triggered by disco music, and although Aquaslash has the feel of a 1980’s horror parody, it isn’t witty enough to pull it off. Instead, it proves to have a conventional slasher opening, then succumbs to focusing on a rather dull story and characters which are neither interesting or engaging.
Mercifully, the film has a running time of only one hour and eleven minutes, and if you last the distance, the final twenty minutes are devoted to the climactic slicing extravaganza and subsequent plot ‘twist’ revealing the killer. Aquaslash may have just enough sex and gore to satisfy a semi-inebriated teen crowd looking to view a not-very-demanding summer slasher, but not much else for the seasoned horror fan.
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Mouth acidity, caused by sugary foods, fizzy drinks and other acidic food items, can damage the teeth by softening their roots, a study by leading oral hygiene brand Pepsodent said Friday.
Last Updated: Saturday, November 02, 2013, 12:52
A new study has revealed that taking care of your gums by brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits could keep heart disease at bay.
Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 16:13
Dental health is a sign of overall health. A sparkling white smile and uniformly spaced set of teeth makes a person seem certainly more attractive. Maintaining good oral hygiene not just adds to your looks but is also important for a healthier you. Just by following some simple daily habits, one can achieve healthy and strong teeth.
Last Updated: Saturday, October 05, 2013, 14:55
Get a sparkling smile by following simple daily habits like brushing your teeth regularly, cutting down on sugar intake between meals and limiting your alcohol intake and smoking.
Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 13:34
Researchers have revealed that a single cup of tea could potentially make you live longer, by fighting against diseases, strengthening teeth and even helping you shed a few kilos.
Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 16:00
Sensors glued to teeth can help detect when people chew, drink, speak and cough and track exactly how much they consume, along with other aspects of their health, researchers have suggested.
Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 11:59
Two new studies have revealed that gut microbes known as fusobacteria, which are found in the mouth, stimulate bad immune responses and turn on cancer growth genes to generate colorectal tumours.
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Brushing your teeth not only helps you keep a dazzling smile , but it could also stave off dementia, a new study has revealed.


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Status: Competition / Honorable Mention
Location: Georgioupolis, Crete, Greece
Architect: Yiannis Papadopoulos, Lampros Papalampropoulos, Leonidas Papalampropoulos
Competition Promoter: Municipality of Georgioupolis
The structure is a filter between the road and the square where public movement shapes the building’s mass.


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WILLMAR — A 52-year-old Willmar woman was arrested Thursday night following a fender-bender in a business parking lot in the 100 block of Litchfield Avenue Southeast in Willmar.
There were no injuries in the incident, but according to the police report, when officers responded to the crash alcohol was detected on a driver of one of the vehicles. She was charged with driving while intoxicated and for having an open bottle.
Noisy utility plant
WILLMAR — A call to police at 3:27 a.m. Thursday reported as the sound of continuous gun shots turned out to be a vent on the utility plant located on Litchfield Avenue Southwest.
WILLMAR — An individual in the 1100 block of Willmar Avenue Southwest reported a fraudulent phone call Wednesday morning that threatened to shut off their power in 30 minutes unless their electrical bill was paid.
WILLMAR — A call to police at 5:14 p.m. Thursday reported a suspicious person wearing a green jumpsuit and a handcuff walking down Benson Avenue. When police investigated, the man said he was wearing a costume and was on his way to the VFW to play darts.


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Source: Ducati The Ducati Team is preparing to return to the track at the Spanish Aragon circuit for the fourteenth round on the championship calendar. The season is entering its final phase, which will conclude at Valencia, with three consecutive extra-European races to run in between the two Spanish races. At these final five races, […]
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Earlier this week Motorcycle.com posted this very interesting article and video of the 2012 Ducati Diavel vs the Yamaha VMax Written by: Tom Roderick Photos and Video by: Mike Maez “The VMAX postures like a dominant silverback gorilla but the Diavel refuses to be intimidated by the size and power of its opponent. In the annals of […]
Source : Ducati Nicky Hayden, who wanted to check the strength of his still-healing right hand, turned four laps in the morning, but as the pace allowed by the track conditions was quite slow, the American will have to wait until tomorrow for a more meaningful test. Valentino Rossi tried to ride in both the […]
Source: Ducati The Ducati Team is preparing for its second home race of the season, which will take place on Sunday at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. The GP di San Marino e della Riviera Rimini is also an important round for Valentino Rossi, who lives near the circuit at which he has posted […]
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Written by Abu Dhabi While I was checking out Ductalk.com I found this cool Troy Bayliss Q&A posted from CrankandPiston.com It’s been a while since we covered the opening of a manufacturer showroom, what with deadlines lurking steathily around every corner. Fortunately though, when an invite to the opening of only the second Ducati showroom […]
Crash.Net has reported that Ducati Team rider Nicky Hayden will miss this weekend’s Czech Republic MotoGP due to the injuries he sustained in his huge qualifying accident at Indianapolis on Saturday. The Ducati star fractured his right hand and was briefly knocked unconscious during the fall. The back-to-back race schedule means he has had insufficient […]
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Don't Miss: Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings
- 1 large russet or Yukon gold potato, peeled, if desired, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp. dried poultry seasoning
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 2 cups chicken stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots and corn), preferably organic
- 2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover shredded grilled chicken
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (the kind that comes in a thin disk, not the kind that is already preformed in a pie plate), thawed according to package directions, if frozen
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash potato, and prick several times with a fork. Place on a paper towel, and heat in the microwave until done, but still a bit firm when pierced with a knife, 7-10 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch chunks, and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook until softened. Season with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
- Add the flour, stirring for 1-2 minutes until flour turns a golden brown. Whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly 4-5 minutes, until the mixture is thick and saucy. Taste and add more salt and/or pepper if necessary.
- Add the frozen vegetables (no need to thaw), chicken and garlic powder to the potatoes. Pour the sauce over all, and stir to coat the chicken and vegetables well. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch deep dish pie plate or a 10-inch pie plate.
- Unroll the refrigerated pie crust and place on top of the pot pie filling. Crimp the edges, and cut three slits in the center of the pot pie to allow steam to escape. Place the chicken pot pie on a baking sheet (to catch any drips), and bake 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
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THE red carpet might as well have been a maroon carpet after the fifth instalment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise premiered last night in Broadbeach, with stars such as Lincoln Lewis, Jessica Green and McLeod's Daughters star Bridie Carter.
GOLD Coast actress Jessica Green has landed her big Hollywood break.
The local girl, who has long been slated as the next Margot Robbie, is starring in a new US TV show called The Outpost.
The original fantasy adventure series will air on Syfy - a channel owned by the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group - in the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Latin America, Poland, the Balkans, the Middle East, Africa and Australia from late 2018.
Dean Devlin, A-list writer and producer known for his work on films like Independence Day, is an executive producer on The Outpost.
The blue-eyed, brunette actor and model said she was “so excited” to share the news which has been kept under wraps for months.
“Just goes to show never give up on your dreams,” she said.
“All those years of auditioning I finally got a ‘yes’.
“I’ve been in Utah doing pre-production for the last few weeks but filming begins today (Jan 16). So grateful to be given the opportunity to work with this amazing cast and crew on the 10 episode series.”
The series, which will feature 10 one-hour episodes, follows Ms Green’s character Talon who is the lone survivor of a race called the Blackbloods.
When she sets off to the edge of civilisation to track her family’s killers, she discovers she possesses a mysterious supernatural power that she must learn to control.
The show will also star Jake Stormoen (Extinct), Andrew Howard (Hatfields And McCoys), Anand Desai-Barochia (Emmerdale), Robyn Malcolm (Top Of The Lake) and Kristian Nairn (Game Of Thrones).
Originally published as Gold Coast actor lands major US series


By Keith Johnston and Kurt Ebersbach
Despite similar climates, both political and meteorological, Georgia and Alabama could not be more different in their approach to solar power. While Georgia's conservative leaders have moved to foster this increasingly robust industry and the many jobs and consumer benefits it provides, Alabama has seen no similar leadership.
The difference isn't due to weather. Both states are comparable in terms of solar power potential, among the sunniest in the nation. The difference is in policy - while Georgia's policymakers see the value in promoting the state's clean energy economy through cost-effective solar investments, Alabama has shown no similar inclination and has even erected solar-killing barriers.
Georgia's solar surge began more than two years ago when the state's largest utility, Georgia Power, proposed adding 210 megawatts of solar to its supply mix. The move occurred amid growing criticism of the utility's reluctance to embrace solar as a viable generation resource. The all-Republican Georgia Public Service Commission approved the proposal but thought the utility could do better. In mid-2013, the Commission ordered Georgia Power to more than triple this output by procuring an additional 525 MW of solar generation - enough to power over 50,000 homes.
Georgia is now on track to add nearly 1 gigawatt of solar generation by 2016 and is considered a national leader in solar generation. None of this new solar will increase costs for consumers. Instead, according to Georgia Power, recent solar power deals will save Georgia ratepayers several hundred million dollars. They will also bring millions of dollars in tax revenue to economically strained, rural communities across Georgia where solar farms are being built, and create thousands of jobs.
Meanwhile, Georgia policymakers have resisted utility attempts to stifle solar's growth. It's no secret that utility-monopolies view solar as a threat to their traditional business model. So it came as no surprise in late 2013 when Georgia Power launched a preemptive assault on solar customers. A tariff proposed by the utility would have charged roughly $22 a month for customers using solar panels to offset electricity consumption at their homes, businesses, and farms. After formal hearings and considerable public outcry, Georgia Power agreed to withdraw the punitive tax. As a result, in Georgia solar remains an economical option for individuals and businesses seeking to reduce their electricity bills.
Now consider Alabama. Alabama Power, sister utility to Georgia Power, has no solar purchase program to speak of. The state's solar installations remain discouragingly low - less than 1 MW. And despite these low levels of solar, the Alabama Public Service Commission early last year adopted the very sort of solar tax rejected in Georgia. The tariff imposes a monthly charge of $5.00 per kilowatt on residents, small businesses and schools who rely partially on solar to offset their energy consumption in the Alabama Power service territory. The effect of the charge - and no doubt its purpose - is to destroy the economics of solar by clawing back up to 50 percent of the savings solar customers would otherwise realize. This leaves little incentive to make the investments required to "go solar."
The Alabama Commission hastily approved this tariff without any public input on the wisdom or justification for this new tax. Had the proceedings involved appropriate scrutiny, as in Georgia, it is doubtful the tax would have passed muster. With this tax in place, solar installations in Alabama will remain miniscule - precisely what monopolies like Alabama Power want.
As a result of these policies, it's no surprise that Alabama ranks 49th among states in solar jobs per capita. Meanwhile, Georgia is poised to be among the top five states in terms of solar capacity, and has six times as many solar jobs as Alabama.
As solar costs continue to fall, Alabama should follow Georgia's lead. Alabama Power and its regulators at the PSC should seize the opportunity to lower costs for consumers and bring jobs and needed revenue to economically struggling areas of the state. Moreover, they should remove the punitive tax on citizens who would use solar power to reduce their energy bills. Let 2015 be the year when Alabama finally embraces its abundant solar potential and the economic growth that will come with it.
Keith Johnston is the managing attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center's Birmingham office.
Kurt Ebersbach, a senior attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center's Atlanta office, works on air and energy issues in Georgia and Alabama.


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More and more communities are asking the Ministry of Health for a legal way to implement the COVID passport to access bars, theaters, cinemas or discos. However, until now Health has dodged the issue and has emphasized the need to vaccinate what they have not yet done.
COVID-19 infections do not cease to increase and, given the approach of Christmas, there are several communities that want to shield themselves against the virus to emerge gracefully from the sixth wave that is already affecting the European environment. In Spain, the cumulative incidence at 14 days stands at 111 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, while in Germany, the United Kingdom, Austria or Belgium it exceeds 700 cases.
But, which autonomous communities have requested the COVID pass, and which have rejected it?
Andalusia already requested the implementation of the passport in the summer months, however, from Health and the Courts they denied it. “Andalusia raised several questions and the courts have ruled here. Obviously, the certificate would not see badly if certain mass activities were required where the risk of contagion is greater,” said the spokesman for the Andalusian Government, Elías Bendodo.
The Executive of Aragon has requested the Superior Court of Justice of Aragon the prior authorization to require the COVID certificate to those over 12 years of age to access events and establishments that congregate more than 500 people indoors or 1,000 outdoors. However, the regional court has not yet ruled on the matter and has a period of three days to rule.
On the contrary, Asturias does not believe that the COVID pass will come into force, since the Principality has one of the lowest incidents in Spain at 14 days, specifically 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
In the case of the Balearic Islands, the Superior Court of Justice of the community already authorized a week ago the use of the vaccination certificate in nightlife. In this way, until next December 8, the clubs will require the document to access their facilities.
The Canary archipelago also requested the implementation of the passport a few months ago, although the Courts knocked it down. However, from the islands now they do not rule out requesting the document again to use it in certain activities.
The Government of Cantabria does not consider taking restrictive measures at the moment in the face of the “new wave” COVID-19, although it is “waiting” for how the approaches adopted in other communities with more incidence will evolve, and its president, Miguel Ángel Revilla, has insisted on vaccination.
Castilla la Mancha
The Minister of Health of Castilla-La Mancha, Jesús Fernández Sanz, has ensured that the regional government does not contemplate new restrictions to contain COVID-19 since the region is in a “very stabilized” situation, advocating that yes to influence the The use of the mask, therefore, will conform to what was decided by the Interterritorial Council regarding the passport.
Castile and Leon
In the case of Castilla y León, the vice president of the Board, Francisco Igea, has indicated that he foresees that next week there will already be “a clear criterion” in the regional government on the possible implementation of the COVID passport to “have it planned” if necessary, although he trusts that the measure does not have to be put into practice.
Catalonia already has the use of the passport in the community, in fact, the Justice has endorsed this Thursday to extend the health restrictions in force for two more weeks, which include the obligation to use the COVID certificate in nightlife and to access banquets , celebrations and social events in hotels and restaurants where there is dancing indoors.
For his part, the president of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig, has trusted that next week there will be a solution for the implementation of the COVID passport in “some spaces” that unvaccinated people will not be able to access.
The president of the Junta de Extremadura, Guillermo Fernández Vara, has asserted that the Extremadura community “for now” is not considering implementing the ‘COVID passport’ since it “does not” reach “to guess the usefulness of that measure” with the high rates of vaccination against COVID-19 that the country presents.
In Galicia, it is already mandatory to present the COVID passport at nightlife, in pilgrim hostels and the Galician government proposes to request it again to access the hotel industry and mass events indoors. Besides, andhe Superior Court of Xustiza de Galicia has authorized that the COVID passport can be required for access to public and private hospitals in the community for visits.
In the Community of Madrid, its president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, pointed out this Friday that “for now” it is not necessary to take new measures against the coronavirus in autonomy but has insisted on the importance of vaccination.
The Murcian community, for its part, is considering requesting the use of the COVID passport in the autonomy, however, the authorities and Health Councilors of Murcia have not yet ruled on the matter.
Navarra will propose the application of the COVID passport for judicial ratification to the Superior Court of Justice of Navarra, a measure that will be presented to the Chamber next week and that, if approved, will work in certain spaces and cases, such as restaurants and nightlife venues and mass events with drinks.
The Basque Prosecutor’s Office has issued a favorable report to authorize the COVID passport requirement in Euskadi to be able to access nightlife venues or restaurants with dining rooms with more than 50 people, as requested by the Basque Government to the Superior Court of Justice of the Basque Country.
The Government of La Rioja is not considering, for the moment, the implementation of the pass, and, therefore, the restriction of access to closed spaces to those people who have not completed their vaccination schedule. This has been assured by the spokesman for the regional Executive, Álex Dorado.
Ceuta and melilla
In both autonomous cities, their authorities have not yet ruled with the intention of requesting the COVID passport in their territories, however, the decision will be adjusted to what is determined by the Interterritorial Health Council.

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Everyday is an interesting day in the life of a DBA. Today, I received a request to run in a HUGE script. This script had 125k INSERT statements each in a separate line. Just opening the script was an issue, leave alone running it into a database. You get this error in SSMS just trying to open – “The operation could not be completed. Not enough storage is available to complete this operation”
This is how I handled it
- I split the file into a manageable 1000 line files (total of 125 files)
- Looped through each split file and ran it in!
Yes, it was that simple. Thanks to PowerShell!
Read on to see how simple it is.