Morses Pond temporarily gets a new gate, courtesy of Mother Nature
Wellesley uses the metal gate on Turner Road to block access to Morses Pond and its parking lot. Mother Nature on Tuesday added a second barrier, in the form of a felled tree during the storm, to make it even harder to access the beach off-hours.
I happened by at around 7:15AM to find the felled tree blocking access just after the little bridge before the check-in station at the beach. Dog walkers were in a tizzy, spreading the word among themselves that you were going to have to be pretty athletic if you wanted to walk pupsie around the small pond.
Give the Department of Public Works credit though. Those guys were on it by 7:30AM, clearing away the tree and debris presumably in time for the beach to open up.


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Homolytic fission of C-C bond of ethane (C2H6) which gives an intermediate in which carbon atom is
1.lone pair-bond pair repulsion only
2.bond pair-bond pair repulsion only
3.lone pair-lone pair repulsion and lone pair-bond pair repulsion
4.lone pair-lone pair repulsion only
Select correct statement
1.Cations with 18 electron shells have greater polarising power than the cations with 8-electron shells.
2.Inner shell electrons have a poor shielding effect on the nucleus and thus electronegativity of the 18 electron shell is increased.
3.CuCl is covalent and NaCl is ionic
4.All are correct statements
The molecule MLx is planar with six pairs of electrons around M in the valence shell. The value of x is
Which of the following compounds has the electron pair geometry as trigonal bipyramidal with three equatorial positions occupied by lone pairs of electrons?
If the bond length and dipole moment of diatomic molecules are 1.25Ao and 1.0D respectively, what is the percent ionic character of the bond?
If the water molecule is linear
1.it would have a very high boiling point
2.it would be highly reactive
3.its dipole moment would be zero
4.it would be highly ionic
1.P in PCl3
2.S in SF4
3.Cl in ClF3
4.B in BCl3
1.20, 16, 24
2.24, 16, 20
3.16, 20, 24
4.24, 20, 16

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Co-author: Brenda Bonnett BSc, DVM, PhD, Consulting Epidemiologist
B Bonnett Consulting, Wiarton, Ontario, Canada
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Selective Breeding of Dogs and Cats
- 7.3 Effects of Pedigree Breeding and Breed Standards on Welfare
- 7.4 Ethical Perspectives on Breeding
- 7.5 Possible Practical Solutions to Breeding of Healthier Cats and Dogs
In August 2008, the British television channel BBC1 aired ‘Pedigree Dogs Exposed’, a documentary on the breeding of pedigree, purebred dogs. This documentary alleged that selective breeding of pedigree dogs in the United Kingdom was highly detrimental to their health and welfare. The Kennel Club, a leading British organisation in charge of dog shows, which maintains a registry for pedigree dogs (see Chapter 1), was the chief target of the criticism. The documentary gave many examples of the negative effects of current breeding practices on a wide variety of dog breeds. One of many troubling examples was a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel that showed behaviour suggestive of severe pain, due to a condition known as syringomyelia, which occurs when the skull is too small for the brain, a likely consequence of pursuing a specific flat skull shape as a breeding goal (see Figure 2.2b).
For the general public, this BBC documentary came as a shock. However, experts within the field recognised that a number of valid issues were raised: a growing body of literature had already documented the negative effects of genetic selection on the health of dogs and cats (see, e.g. CAWC, 2006; McGreevy & Nicholas, 1999).
The selective breeding of dogs and cats, of course, also has a positive side. Selective breeding maintains a diversity of breeds. In the case of dogs, the wide variation across breeds in appearance, temperament, function and utility is a factor in human–dog interactions. At least anecdotally, it is clear that people show intense and often lasting affinity for specific breeds. Through selective breeding, breeds and individual dogs have been created with remarkable abilities and characteristics (assistance dogs, tracking and rescue dogs, hunting dogs, etc.), and selective breeding has been used to eliminate specific diseases or reduce their prevalence (e.g. Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (CLAD), a fatal immunodeficiency disease in Irish Setters).
However, these benefits do not eliminate the ethical issues raised by the selective breeding of purebred dogs and cats, on which we will focus in this chapter. We will begin by describing how the selective breeding of purebred dogs and cats is organised. After that, we will present what is known about the effects of breeding on animal welfare, with a focus on the negative effects on the health of purebred dogs and cats. We will then consider the issue from different ethical perspectives; finally, we will look at possible practical solutions to the problems.
Domestication of dogs and cats goes back many thousands of years, although the precise nature and timing of the domestication of the two species is contested. Selection of dogs for specific purposes and the existence of dog ‘breeds’ also have a long history. However, the establishment of purebred dogs and cats based on pedigrees – that is, where breed ancestry is recorded – is relatively recent. Most of the common dog and cat ‘pure breeds’ have been established within the last 200 years, as has the system based on organisations that keep breeding records and organise dog and cat shows, as we saw in Chapter 1. Most modern dog and cat breeds have been established from a limited number of individuals, and only descendants of these individuals can count as belonging to a given breed – with a few exceptions, no new genes have been deliberately added after a breed has been established.
The dog population in the Western world can be divided into four groups: purebred pedigree dogs; dogs that are purebred and belong to a specific breed but that lack a pedigree; so-called designer breeds that are selectively bred crosses between one or more breeds; and random or accidental crosses between breeds. In the United States, approximately half the dogs are purebred (AVMA, 2012), whereas in European countries such as Germany and Denmark over three-quarters are reported to be purebred (Proschowsky, Rugbjerg & Ersbøll, 2003; Switzer & Nolte, 2007). Although statistics vary by country, only a minority of purebred dogs have a registered pedigree, and the proportion is falling. Designer breeds are a recent phenomenon, and anecdotal reports in both North America and Europe indicate that the numbers are rising rapidly, with many being sold for prices equal to or surpassing those of pedigree dogs.
It is generally accepted that dogs of specific breeds are relatively predictable in terms of temperament and behaviour (although because environmental factors are important too, the predictability may in specific cases be limited). Other factors, such as the level of grooming needed, are also breed specific. So, when people buy a dog or cat of a certain breed they can, to some degree, predict what kind of animal they will get, provided that they do their homework (although, unfortunately, many people do not). However, the natures of crossbred dogs and especially randomly bred dogs are less predictable, and this may have implications for the relation between the animal and the owner. There is some evidence, for instance, that crossbred dogs are more often euthanased for behavioural reasons than purebreds (Mikkelsen & Lund, 2000), although of course many other factors could be involved (e.g. the cost of the purebred dog).
In some developing countries, there are also large populations of street dogs that, although not commercially bred, share certain phenotypic, ‘breed-like’, characteristics. This resembles the situation of the majority of companion cats in developed countries, which are not purebred but share certain ‘breed-like’ phenotypic characteristics, generally being termed domestic shorthairs (‘moggies’ or ‘country cats’). However, there are of course also pedigree purebred cats, and we discuss these in the following sections.
In the Western world, the breeding of pedigree show dogs and cats follows breed standards, defined and to variable degrees controlled by breed clubs. Breed clubs are often organised nationally – famous examples are the UK Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club – and may belong to larger international organisations.
Breed standards, with some local variations, currently exist for around 400 dog breeds and 40 cat breeds. Show dogs and cats are assessed by judges, appointed by the various mentioned organisations and clubs, who in turn decide how well the animals meet breed standards. Highly ranked dogs and cats will typically be used for breeding, so the opinions of show judges will have a significant effect on pedigree purebred animals, which may then trickle down to non-pedigree purebred animals.
The clubs may also set up restrictions on breeding, for example, requiring a certain outcome of a specific health test to allow an animal to be used for breeding, or making recommendations regarding norms of good breeding. However, there is often significant controversy and disagreement between breeders on the need for, and content of, breeding restrictions and recommendations.
Large numbers of apparently purebred dogs without pedigrees (recognised as specific breeds based on conformation) are also selectively bred by commercial breeders who are minimally influenced by the opinion of show judges or registry bodies. Instead, market forces drive these activities; and market forces in turn are heavily influenced by the media. An example of this is the partly celebrity-driven popularity of extra-small varieties of dog breeds such as Chihuahuas, so-called teacup or handbag dogs.
Breed standards are normally fixed, but over time their interpretation nonetheless shifts, as shown by the following three pictures of typical male German shepherds (Alsatians) spanning the period from 1910 until today. The phenotype of the ‘ideal’ German shepherd dog has changed gradually – but with dramatic effect – for example, in terms of a more sloping croup (hindquarters) (Figure 7.1)
Such changes in conformation (influenced by breed standards, and interpreted by show judges and breeders in the light of fashion) can have significant impacts on the welfare of the animals concerned. German Shepherds, for instance, are predisposed to hip dysplasia; and they have a higher risk of dying (or being euthanased) for conditions affecting locomotion compared to all other breeds, combined (Vilson et al., 2013). These effects on the health of the dogs may to a large extent be due to the heavily sloping croup (though the evidence here is not conclusive) (Wahl et al., 2008).
Selective breeding of dogs and cats based on their performance in dog or cat shows is an engaging hobby for many people, and in this sense, contributes to human welfare. Those involved in the world of pedigrees may be intensely committed to their breed, and perceive the protection and propagation of the breed as essentially preserving a valuable cultural heritage (see more on this below).
On the other hand, producing pedigree, purebred dogs and cats also has a number of negative consequences, both on the welfare of the animals, and on the well-being, quality of life, and finances of their owners. These problems can be aggravated when purebred dogs are produced not by hobby or show breeders, but by high volume commercial or incompetent backyard breeders (see more on this in Chapter 6).
The potential negative effects of breeding of purebred dogs and cats fall into three groups: breeding extreme phenotypes, which, as a direct consequence, create health and welfare problems; increased prevalence of diseases not directly linked to the phenotypes being selected; and increased prevalence of behavioural problems.
First, then: extreme phenotypes. We have already noted that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels can suffer from syringomyelia, on account of being bred for a flat skull: a 2011 study (Parker et al., 2011) found that by the age of 72 months, 70% of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have asymptomatic syringomyelia (though it is a matter of debate to what extent the number of ‘asymptomatic’ carriers of a condition can serve as a predictor of the prevalence of the condition). Equally, it is suspected that the sloping croup of the German Shepherd breed will, as mentioned, predispose it to various problems. Another group of common phenotypes linked to severe health and welfare problems are the brachycephalic breeds of cats and dogs. ‘Brachycephalic’ means having a relatively broad, short skull, as seen in breeds such as Bulldogs, Pekingese, Pugs and Persian cats, which have been selected by humans, directly and indirectly, for their short faces and flat heads.
One prominent example of a brachycephalic breed is the English Bulldog. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the bulldog was a working dog, used in the now universally illegal blood sport of bull baiting. When the sport was banned in the United Kingdom in 1835, bulldogs began to be bred in ways that radically changed both their character and appearance to enhance their desirability as companions. One of the most dramatic effects was a significant change in the dog’s facial structure: the upper jaw and skull were reduced in length, whereas the lower jaw remained relatively unchanged (Thomson, 1996). Unfortunately, the soft tissues of the face and mouth did not shrink sufficiently to adapt to the reduced space. As a result, the redundant soft tissues can cause partial obstruction of the nose and upper airways, making it difficult for the dogs to breathe: a condition known as brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).
A recent study by Packer et al. (2013) showed that dogs with shorter muzzles are at higher risk of suffering BOAS – so selecting for a short nose is directly linked to increased levels of this disorder. Purebred cats with short noses also suffer from much higher levels of BOAS. Dogs with BOAS may be short of breath, snore, wheeze, gag, regurgitate and vomit (Packer, Hendricks & Burn, 2012), and the symptoms may become so severe that some dogs require surgical treatment. These difficulties are not only confined to English Bulldogs. A recent Danish study (Sandøe et al., 2013) reports that 6.2 % of Pugs, 5% of French Bulldogs, and 3% of English Bulldogs among non-referred patients at the University of Copenhagen Small Animal Veterinary Hospital in 2012 had undergone surgery for BOAS. Based on Packer, Hendricks & Burn (2012), there is reason to think that this is only the tip of the iceberg. The latter study documents that 58% of owners of dogs diagnosed with BOAS by vets claimed that their dog did not have, or had not had, breathing problems. The authors of the study infer from this that owners of the dogs in question view breathing problems as normal for the breed. This is also in line with the fact that snoring or grunting sounds are often mentioned as characteristic traits of Bulldogs, Pugs and similar breeds.

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Carrot Pecan Butter
This recipe sounds interesting, and it is! Even better though, is the decadent flavor—this recipe features local GA (and SC) produce. Enjoy!
1 pound peeled carrots or scrubbed organic carrots
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1 small onion (about ¾-1 cup)
2 cloves garlic
¾ cup toasted pecans*
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, more for garnish if desired
Juice of one lime ~ 2 tablespoons
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut carrots into ¾ inch pieces of similar thickness and toss with 1 ½ tablespoon oil. Place on a baking sheet and roast for ~ 15 minutes. Meanwhile cut your onion into quarters and then cut each quarter in half.
Peel the garlic cloves and toss with the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil. After the carrots have roasted about 10-15 minutes add the onion and garlic to the baking sheet (this is to keep them from burning as they do not need to cook as long as the carrots). Stir the carrot mixture around and roast another 15-20 minutes or until everything is nice and soft.
While the carrots finish cooking add the toasted pecans to the food processor and process until a nut butter forms (think almond butter type consistency). Once the carrots, onions and garlic are done, add them to the food processor with the pecans and process until smooth, add the seasonings, parsley, and lime juice and mix thoroughly. Sometimes I will add a tablespoon or two of water to thin this out a little (it varies from batch to batch). Garnish with more parsley or chopped carrot tops?.
Enjoy on bread, crackers, sandwiches and veggies (or by the spoon?).
*To toast the nuts, place a dry non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the pecans to the pan (don’t walk away they will burn quickly). As they begin to heat up you should notice a nice aromatic smell, at that point shake the pan or stir the nuts to toast the other side. Once the nuts are toasted remove them from the heat and the pan quickly to avoid burning. This is an extra step but absolutely worthwhile as the flavor of any nut is greatly enhanced by toasting.
Yield: 1 ¾ cup (Serving size: 2 tablespoons)
Nutrition Breakdown: Calories 70, Fat 6g (0.5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 25mg, Carbohydrate 5g, Fiber 2g, Protein 1g.
Percent Daily Value: 110% Vitamin A

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I had recently talked about how you can control servo motors using an Arduino and Simulink. I stumbled upon an interesting application which builds on the same topic. The video shows how you can use an IR sensor coupled with a stepper motor to get a rotational range scanner (I would have ideally called it a Mini Radar, but for the fact that the sensor uses infrared waves instead of radio waves). The stepper motor is controlled using an Arduino UNO and an Arduino MotorShield. The Arduino is connected via USB to a PC running MATLAB with Arduino Support from MATLAB.
The stepper motor is driven in steps of 1.8 degrees using MATLAB code. At each step, the output of the IR Sensor is passed to MATLAB, where it is converted into an appropriate distance measure using pre-calibrated function. The author also provides a link to a MATLAB implementation of SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) which can be used as starting point for creating the functions to obtain distance information.
Check out the video and its description as well for more details about the project:
I know my next project is building this device using servo motors instead and can definitely see a user interface similar to a radar monitor to view the results. Have other ideas about this contraption? Feel free to share!


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We’re taking a quick dip into pool ownership.
With the Summer heat amping up many of those looking to buy a new home in Charleston are considering the idea of a house with a pool… but is it all its cracked up to be? Let’s discuss.
What we most often get asked is “will having a pool increase the value of my home?”. The short answer is YES. In general terms having a pool does increase your home’s value, especially if the comps in the neighborhood, or area, also have pools and you’re in a warmer climate.
The catch? It’s not a very significant increase in most cases (averaging 5-8%). *Keep in mind this only applies to in-ground pools.
Other points to consider:
– Pools increase homeowner’s liability therefore it is a tad harder to be insured and your cost will go up.
– A pool can add a pleasant aesthetic to an otherwise unattractive backyard, increasing the home’s appeal; on the flip side it can also make a yard feel very small.
– While it can increase your home value it can also make your home less marketable in the long run.
– Cleaning out pool debris, keeping up with chemicals and cleaning the pool filter are all fun tasks that come with being a pool owner.
So where do I land on the pool question? It’s a 50/50 tie. Having a pool doesn’t hurt your home’s value, therefore if it’s a must have item for you and your family I say go for it.
Looking for your perfect home in Charleston… with or without a pool?
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Xiaomi Redmi 4A is one of the best cheap smartphones that money can buy right now! From a brand which is famous for producing quality phones.
Main specs: 5.0 Inch display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB Internal storage, Snapdragon 425 Quad-core processor, 4G Connection, 720p Resolution, 3120mAh Battery, 13MP Camera, 131.5 grams weight and MIUI 8 Dual apps!
The cool thing with the battery on the inside is how it gives you 7-day standby time. The Dual SIM slot allows you to use more than one card! You can also insert one microSD card up to 128GB.
The GPU in this phone is not the best it’s only an Adreno 308 clocked at 500Mhz but with a quad-core processor it might perform well in some apps.
The front camera is 5.0MP and has f/2.2 in specs with face beauty and face detection. The specs on the 13.0MP back camera is: Flash light, 5-element lens, f/2.2 aperture, and 1080p video recording at 30fps.
The battery in the phone is also very large being over 3000mAh and almost gives you as much juice as you would get inside the Note 8. Many phones at this range would only give you a 2500mAh battery.
The charging is with micro USB so might not be the fastest charging on the market as with Type C but it’s probably okay charge speed I never seen a phone lately that takes over 2 hours for a full charge.
Xiaomi Redmi 4A has a thickness of 8.5mm so it’s not the slimmest or the thickest. It’s a great alternative if you don’t have the money to buy the Xiaomi Redmi 5A which will cost you around 50 euro extra. I wish it came with some basic in-ear I think every mobile phone should be shipped with that.


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It’s been a long road back into the spotlight for American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips. One of the most successful champs from the show’s final years, Phillips’ recording career has been on the shelf for almost three years due to a lawsuit against Idol producers 19 Entertainment. But over the weekend he got back into the game with “Miles,” a stirring ballad with the refrain: “Cause we’re works of art/ We’re falling stars/ We’re fire waiting for a spark/ Yeah, we’re gonna be miles up, up, up/ No, we’re never gonna come down.”
Speaking to People magaizne about his return to the airwaves, Phillips, 26, said, “It has been a tough three years, but it feels so good to have this song out. We have so much more to come.” After scoring a platinum album with his 2012 debut, The World From the Side of the Moon — which included the hits “Home” and “Gone, Gone, Gone” — Phillips’ second album, 2014’s Behind the Light, didn’t fare quite as well.
He filed suit against 19 Recordings in January 2015 citing an “oppressive” working atmosphere; 19 filed a countersuit the next year.
I am so excited to have the connection with my fans again by releasing new music. “Miles,” the first single, is about going through change, but not being alone while it’s happening. Just knowing that there is always light after dark. This has been a really interesting journey and I’ve learned a lot personally and professionally. This is a new time and I’m excited about taking everyone along. It’s good stuff! Listen at the link in bio.
Check out footage from a video for the song:
And listen to the full track:
Speaking to Billboard earlier this year, Phillips said, “every artist says it’s their best to date on every album, but this is some deep, emotional lyrics and melodies and I just really feel like I’ve grown a lot these past few years. I’ve gone through a few things — some amazing things, some not so amazing. I draw a lot of inspiration from that so I’m really excited about getting it out.”
Fans can expect the kind of songs Phillips is best known for, but, you know, better. “There’s a little bit of R&B and blues on this album, and a few more rock songs, but still pop,” he said. “It’s just very emotional, a more emotional meaning towards a lot of these songs. Some of them might sound like a relationship between a man and a woman, but it’s not. I have my own meanings, but I want people to have their own meanings towards them.”

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Moris Kvitelashvili presents short program
Georgian skater Moris Kvitelashvili presented a short program on the skating ring and received 76, 56 points, which is 10 points less than his best result for the season. He performed the program on the song Feeling Good of Michael Buble.
Prize winners in skating among males will be revealed after presentation of free program on February 17. Moris Kvitelashvili is among those 24 sportsmen, who will present the free program. Georgian skater is on the 22nd place after his short program.


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6. Work with Mother Nature, and not against her. You’d be surprised how much moisture your lawn can retain following a thorough summer rain. Make sure to set your timers and controllers properly.
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* People interested in waterwise gardening should consider drip irrigation.
* Odd-shaped and narrow areas are easily irrigated with drip systems.
* Drip irrigation stretches water supplies and may be exempt from water restrictions imposed during drought.
* Drip irrigation equipment is readily available and can easily be installed.
* Common setup mistakes include not installing a filter or pressure reducer, use of overly long lengths of mainline, and adding too many drip emitters.
* Drip systems can be easily changed over time as plants grow and needs change. Use goof plugs to plug holes in mainline that are no longer needed.
* Fertigation can easily be included with minimal waste of fertilizers.
Because of the way the water is applied in a drip system, traditional surface applications of timed-release fertilizer are sometimes ineffective, so drip systems often mix liquid fertilizer with the irrigation water. This is called fertigation; fertigation and chemigation (application of pesticides and other chemicals to periodically clean out the system, such as chlorine or sulfuric acid) use chemical injectors such as diaphragm pumps, piston pumps, or aspirators. The chemicals may be added constantly whenever the system is irrigating or at intervals. Fertilizer savings of up to 95% are being reported from recent university field tests using drip fertigation and slow water delivery as compared to timed-release and irrigation by micro spray heads.
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Four Australian sports stars are leading a national campaign to stamp out racism and promote equality, diversity and inclusivity across all levels of sport.
Called “We Got You”, the cross-code alliance is being spearheaded by AFL’s Patrick Dangerfield, rugby league’s Daly Cherry-Evans, Indigenous soccer star Lydia Williams and Erin Phillips, representing WNBA/AFLW.
The athlete-led campaign is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the issues and incidents that athletes across all sports face - from grassroots through to elite level.
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It is a pledge by those athletes to stand in solidarity against racism and be the voice for change.
“We are asking our fellow athletes across all sports in Australia to make a commitment of support by working together with their teammates to change the sporting environment throughout all sports by eliminating racism at all levels - starting today,” Dangerfield said in a statement.
Cherry-Evans said they wanted firm penalties imposed to create a safe environment for players that is free of racism.
The four will be part of a virtual panel and press conference on Wednesday afternoon to explore what changes can be made across all codes.
Other panellists include NBA star Joe Ingles, cricketer Peter Siddle, netball’s Romelda Aiken and Wallabies prop Scott Sio.
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Tears of joy have flowed with the Jillaroos farewelling co-captains Steph Hancock and Renae Kunst in style, defending their Rugby League World Cup title with a 23-16 win over the Kiwi Ferns.
Jillaroos centre Isabelle Kelly scored a double but the win was sealed by Caitlin Moran’s field goal with 13 seconds left, ensuring the hosts clinched back to back Cups and finish 2017 undefeated.
After the Jillaroos kept their emotions about their departing leaders in check before the decider, they did not hold back at fulltime as players celebrated the glittering careers of forwards Hancock and Kunst.
The pair held the Jillaroos reins with fellow co-captain Ruan Sims.
But there was no fairytale for Ferns captain Laura Mariu who drew the curtain on her 17-year international career after the four tries to three loss.
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Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
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But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does.
But those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage, for they cannot die anymore, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.
Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.
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Drug Costs and Generic Substitutes
June 24, 2008
By Jerry Kopel
A Denver Post article recently provided a headache as I remembered
the motto that kept me sane while serving 18 of my 22 years in the House
minority party: "The bad guys always win....eventually."
Thirty-two years ago, the Colorado legislature broke the back of many
expensive drug costs by approving a Colorado law authorizing generic drug
substitution except where the doctor or the customer say they prefer the
The article indicated the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to block
settlements agreed to between pharmaceutical companies and generic drug
manufacturers to keep the less expensive generics off the market, thus
The article didn't list the amounts being paid to the generic drug makers,
but did indicate the FTC is asking Congress to ban the practice.
Meanwhile "Pfizer Inc. struck a deal with a generic-drug maker to keep a
cheaper version of Lipitor off the U.S. market until November, 2011"
according to the Wall Street Journal.
The fight for generic drugs in the Colorado legislature arose in 1975 and
at the end of that session, it carried over to 1976. There are probably
fewer than half a dozen persons still active at the state capitol as
lobbyists or staffers from that time period. For an historic perspective,
this is what happened:
My 1975 generic substitution bill, which had already passed the House,
died in Senate Appropriations Committee. Sen. Joe Shoemaker (R) gave me
three minutes to explain the bill. Standing at the door was Jon Holm, now
deceased, and then lobbyist for the brand name drug manufacturers.
Sen. Les Fowler (R) made the motion to kill the bill, which died nine to
six on a party line vote.
Gov. Dick Lamm (D) requested measures to place on the "call." In 1976, the
constitution provided that the governor decides what topic would be heard
during the "short session." I told him "If you were to limit my request to
one measure, let it be the drug substitution bill."
During the 1975 fall and winter months, I prepared by meeting with
pharmacy school students and faculty at Boulder, and with the Colorado
Pharmacists Association leadership. In 1975, the association had worked
against my bill.
Rep. Frank Traylor (R), a physician, and I combined to write an analysis
of why we needed a change in the laws that denied drug prescription
substitution. The article appeared on page one of the Rocky Mountain
News Trend section in December, 1975.
Our 1976 measure, HB 1087, was to be based on the newly-enacted and
well-written California law on generic drug substitution.
The early days of the session were spent signing up 36 House and 18 Senate
sponsors. The most difficult task at this point was to persuade Sen. Hank
Brown (R) to carry the bill in the Senate. After many days, we reached a
He would add his name as a Senate sponsor, but not as chief sponsor. Since
co-sponsors are listed alphabetically, his name would appear first if I
didn't ask Bob Allshouse (R), Fred Anderson (R), or Tilman Bishop (R) to
sign the bill. I didn't, and once on the bill as the first Senate sponsor,
Sen.Brown became an enthusiastic chief Senate sponsor.
The bill encountered little difficulty in the House, which stood by its
1975 approval. Meanwhile the pharmacists had hired a lobbyist, Fred
Sievers. Their executive director, Myrle Myers, supported the substitution
The pharmacy association went on record in favor of the substitution bill,
so long as "no additional agency was established to determine what could
be or could not be so substituted and which would essentially duplicate
federal programs." This position was hammered out at a late night meeting
of pharmacists which I attended. It was crucial that the chief sponsor be
there to answer hard questions from many present who opposed the measure.
HB 1087 passed the House by a vote of 44 to 15. Now the real battle was
about to begin. I had heard reports that the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Association was prepared to let the Colorado position determine what would
happen in the rest of the nearby states, and to spend what was needed to
kill the bill in Colorado.
Jon Holm was on board again as chief lobbyist. To aid him, the
manufacturers assigned three "detail" men. Almost every day, standing at
the brass rail in the corridor leading to the Senate chambers, would be
Mr. Holm and his three pharmacy experts, from Eli Lilly, Sandoz, and
Merck, cornering senators as they passed by.
The bill was assigned on Feb. 17th to Health and Welfare. chaired by Sen.
Ted Strickland (R), who had voted against the measure in the same
committee in 1975. And there, in 1976, the bill sat for one month and
In March, Sen. Brown completed a re-write of the House bill. His version
eliminated the board to determine which drugs could not be substituted (a
response to the pharmacists' position). As an alternative, Sen. Brown
tightened the definition of what could be substituted. Otherwise, the bill
Sen. Strickland scheduled the measure as the next-to-last item to be heard
by his committee on the morning of March 29th, the final day for the
Senate committee to hear House bills. The committee began work at 9 a.m.
Three hours later, they were still considering a measure scheduled just
before House Bill 1087, and which measure (Emergency Medical Services) had
drawn over a hundred people into committee chambers.
Strickland was in no hurry to finish the bill. He told the audience
several times that anyone who wished to speak should feel free to do so.
Strickland also indicated that anything not voted on by 1 p.m. was dead. I
put on my fiercest face for the audience, backed by my position as
Judiciary chairman in the majority Democratic House. No one in the
audience offered to speak. The Emergency bill was adopted unanimously, and
our bill was on the table.
"We have 15 minutes left" said Sen. Strickland, after Sen. Brown took
about five minutes to explain the bill and offer his amendments, "so the
people for and the people against have six minutes each."
That was fine with us. Strickland's committee had seven members, three
Democrats and four Republicans. One Democrat, Sen. Vincent Massari, was
ill, and no longer in attendance. This made the vote three to three, with
Sen. Dennis Gallagher (D) and Sen. Regis Groff (D), plus Sen. Bill Hughes
(R) for the bill.
On a tie vote, a bill loses. However, Sen. Joseph Schieffelin (R) had
accepted a noon invitation to speak in Colorado Springs at an anti-Equal
Rights Amendment meeting, and he had left the capitol at 10:30 a.m. That
left Strickland and Sen. Harold McCormick (R) in opposition.
No one's mind was changed in the 12 minutes of debate, although some of
the pharmacy manufacturing people who had flown in from other parts of the
country to testify against the bill must have wondered about how our
The bill was reported favorably, three to two. It would not have become
law, if Sen. Strickland had put the bill on the table for hearing and vote
at 9 a.m., instead of 12:45 p.m.
But the opponents were not yet finished. Sen. Strickland asked Pharmacy
Board Executive Secretary Mike Simmons, a foe of the bill, how much the
bill would cost, and Simmons wrote an almost instantaneous letter that the
bill would require a $22,000 appropriation for an additional Pharmacy
The reason this letter was important is that no bill costing state funds
would be debated on the Senate floor without first going to the
Appropriations Committee, where the 1975 substitution bill had
"coincidentally" been killed.
We learned about the Simmons letter one day before it was to be used by
Strickland to move the bill to Appropriation Committee. I asked for, and
received, just before HB 1087 was to be next on the day's calendar, a
fiscal note from the Governor's Budget Office, showing no fiscal impact.
In fact, instead of needing another inspector, the budget office figures
showed that state inspections were presently double what the pharmacy
state statute (as opposed to regulations) actually called for.
The Health Committee report on HB 1087 was read in the Senate. I had a
Senate aide hand Sen. Brown the budget office report showing the bill had
no fiscal impact. Strickland went to the microphone and read Simmons'
letter. Sen. President Anderson was about to send the measure to
appropriations, when Sen. Brown went to the mike and read the budget
office report to the senators. HB 1087 was saved .
The rest was anti-climactic, although we didn't know it at the time. The
Medical Association, which had earlier passed a resolution against the
bill, had their lobbyists join in the fray on the side of their
manufacturing friends. A number of amendments were offered by the
manufacturer-medical group and were defeated. Democrats were solidly
united behind the bill. On final vote April 6th, only Sen. McCormick voted
against the measure.
Getting a bill like this through the Senate was very unusual in that it
required the generic drug to cost the consumer less than the brand name
Credit for success had to go to lobbyist Fred Sievers, Myrle Myers, and to
the many pharmacists who called their senators to indicate support for the
Sen. Brown deserved a special accolade. He spent time learning about the
subject; his pruning of the House version was done in a sound manner, and
he had great credibility with his fellow senators. It made a difference.
Last, but not least, we had to thank the people who organized the noon
anti-ERA meeting on Monday, March 29th in Colorado Springs.
(Jerry Kopel served 22 years in the Colorado House).


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KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says the country has adequate gross and net international reserves to finance its obligations, cushion against exogenous shocks, and address near to medium-term eventualities.
Addressing the BOJ’s digital quarterly media briefing on Friday August 19, Senior Deputy Governor, Dr Wayne Robinson, reported that the gross reserves total US$4.3 billion, representing 129 percent of the level deemed sufficient in accordance with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) measure of reserve adequacy.
Gross reserves measure the total value of foreign exchange and monetary gold reserves, special drawing rights, IMF reserve positions, and other assets denominated in dollars.
Dr Robinson further advised that the NIR was approximately US$3.7 billion as at August 17, 2022. The NIR reflects the difference between gross reserves and the country’s IMF loan debts.
Dr Robinson assured that while the total NIR is 6.7 percent below the level at the beginning of October 2021, when the Bank adopted a more stringent policy stance in relation to inflation “we have… more than sufficient reserves.”
He informed that the factors considered when determining the level of reserves deemed adequate are the quantity of foreign exchange needed as a cushion in the event of a fallout in export earnings due to adverse exogenous shocks, such as COVID-19; the amount that would be required to service the government’s external obligations; and the sum needed in the event of a sudden surge in capital outflows.
“So, when we are deciding what is an adequate level of reserves, the Bank uses the IMF’s measure of reserve adequacy, which takes into account all of these factors, and you’ll realise that it is broader than the commonly used measure of weeks of imports,” he said.
The deputy governor informed that over the last 10 months, between October 2021 and August 17, the Bank sold nearly US$1.5 billion directly to the market, via the BOJ Foreign Exchange Intervention Trading Tool (B-FXITT) window, and to the energy sector, specifically Petrojam and the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS).
“We also provide foreign exchange to meet the Government’s external debt payments and other obligations, when needed,” he indicated.
Dr Robinson noted that the Central Bank also purchases foreign exchange from the market daily via its surrender requirements.
Under this arrangement, banks are required to sell 20 percent of their daily gross purchases to the BOJ, while 15 percent is derived from cambios.
“We purchased approximately US$2 billion… from the market. So, on net, we have bought approximately US$500 million,” the deputy governor indicated.
Dr Robinson said the reserves are also buoyed by inflows from the Government’s external borrowings, noting that just under US$300 million was derived from loans, mainly during the January to March 2022 quarter.
“But, also, we have had to make significant debt service payments on behalf of the government, running close to a little bit over US$1 billion, and this largely reflects a very large Eurobond maturity in the March quarter,” he pointed out.
The deputy governor maintained, however, that “when we look ahead to see what is happening in the Balance of Payments [and] what could happen to the various flows that I mentioned, we still expect that the reserves will remain above 100 per cent of the adequate level.”
“So, the bottom line is, although the reserves have declined, they are still adequate,” he added.
Dr Robinson underscored that the BOJ considers maintaining an adequate level of reserves as “one of the key pillars of underwriting and ensuring macroeconomic stability.”
“We just want to reassure Jamaica that as the guardians of the country’s savings, the Bank of Jamaica is fully cognizant of the need to maintain an adequate level of gross reserves, given our vulnerability to a myriad of shocks, and we will ensure that the reserves remain adequate,” he said.
Governor, Richard Byles, in his remarks, said the foreign exchange market has remained relatively stable “reflecting, in part, the actions taken by the Bank in response to the higher than targetted inflation.”
He said the bank projects that the gross reserves will continue to remain adequate in the medium-term.


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“Tread lightly” reduction linocut
by Matthew Carey Simos
This print was done for the 20:20 Print Exchange with Hot Bed Press. It was completed in mid october and I cannot wait for my share of the 20 different prints!
It is a four colour reduction linocut, printed with oil based inks on Saunders Waterford 190 gsm paper. It is a limited edition of 25 prints and paper dimensions are 20 x 20 cm with the image being slightly smaller.
I am happy to be doing fantasy-themed work again and I am glad the linocut method does it justice. Similar work will follow in due time.
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U.S. Congressional Black Caucus
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Statements on the Killing of Trayvon Martin
United States Congress
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Caucus Chairs Urge DOJ to Investigate the Murder of Trayvon Martin as Hate Crime, Acknowledge the Opening of Investigation
Washington, DC: The Chairs of the Congressional Black, Hispanic, Asian Pacific American and Progressive Caucus released the following statements acknowledging the Department of Justice's investigation into the shooting death of unarmed 17 year old Trayvon Martin and urging them to pursue the matter as a federal hate crime:
Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II - The Congressional Black Caucus
"I am encouraged by the initial actions taken by Attorney General Eric Holder to ensure that the FBI opens an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the senseless shooting death of unarmed, 17 year-old Trayvon Martin. The handling of this case compromises the integrity of our legal system and sets a horrific precedent of vigilante justice. In far too many instances, those who are meant to protect us and our children have blatantly turned their backs on fairness and justice. Despite the heroic efforts of Congresswoman Corrine Brown to help bring justice to this family and surrounding community, the Sanford Police Department has shown a blatant disregard for justice.
"I am urging the Department of Justice to investigate Trayvon's death as a hate crime due to the fact that his only crime seems to be the color of his skin. The Congressional Black Caucus stands with our colleagues to continue the fight for parity on the local, state, and federal levels."
Chairman Charlie Gonzalez - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus
“I am relieved that Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice are investigating the killing of Trayvon Martin and taking the first step in seeking justice. Though knowing their son’s death will be investigated can only provide a small relief next to the enormous grief of losing a child, the Department of Justice is sending a message to the Martin family and to communities of color that our children’s lives have value and deserve equal protection under the law.
“It is vital, for the preservation of our basic notions of civil rights and trust in the legal system, that we take a closer look at what transpired that night and the Sanford Police Department’s actions. It is essential for the Martin family, the residents of Sanford, for communities of color and for the countless number of Americans across the country who have been outraged by this tragedy. “
Chairwoman Judy Chu - The Congressional Asian PACIFIC American Caucus
“Trayvon Martin was an unarmed victim killed in a senseless act of violence. A thorough investigation is the only way we’ll ever know exactly what led George Zimmerman to shoot Trayvon. Letting questions go unanswered sets a dangerous precedent for vigilante behavior and people acting irresponsibly on misguided and heavily prejudiced suspicions. We have seen similar cases of violence in communities around the nation and must confront these examples whenever and wherever they occur. I am glad to hear the Justice Department has made the right decision to investigate Trayvon’s murder. Americans of all backgrounds deserve equal protection under the law, and I join my Congressional colleagues in emphasizing how important this investigation is.”
Co -Chairman Rep Raúl M. Grijalva - The Congressional Progressive Caucus
“Equal justice is one of the building blocks of this country, no matter where you came from or who you are. This young man deserved better, and his family deserves more than an apology and a promise to do better next time. Our nation was founded on the principle of justice for all, not justice for some or justice some of the time. This case challenges our commitment to that principle, and I share the hope of millions of Americans around the country that we’re going to meet that challenge.”
The Congressional Black Caucus Calls for Department of Justice Investigation Into the Shooting Death of Trayvon Martin
Washington, DC, March 19, 2012 - Chairman Emanuel Cleaver II, released the following statement regarding the shooting death of Trayvon Martin calling for the Justice Department to investigate:
"On February 26, 2012 Trayvon Martin, an unarmed, 17 year-old African American boy, was shot and killed while walking home from a local 7-Eleven. He only had $22, skittles and a can of iced tea in his possession. Trayvon, who had no criminal record, was described by his teacher as an 'A and B student who majored in cheerfulness'. The gunman, self-appointed neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman, admits to killing Trayvon, but claims he was acting in self-defense. Three weeks after Martin’s death, Zimmerman was never arrested and remains free. I am outraged by the way in which this case has been handled by the Sanford Police Department in Florida. Those who are meant to protect us and our children have blatantly turned their backs on fairness and justice. Despite the heroic efforts of Congresswoman Brown to help bring justice to this family and surrounding community, the Sanford Police Department has shown blatant disregard for justice.
"We urge the Department of Justice to immediately and thoroughly investigate the shooting death of Trayvon Martin as a hate crime. This case compromises the integrity of our legal system and sets a horrific precedent of vigilante justice. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus stand together in the name of justice for Trayvon. As a nation we cannot, should not, and will not ignore, Trayvon's brutal murder and the inconceivable fact that his killer remains free.
"Contrary to the flippant way this case has been handled, his life had meaning and purpose. Trayvon had a family, friends and a future all taken away because of the color of his skin. We will not stop until justice for Trayvon is served because a life is a terrible thing to take."
- Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II
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City, borough and district councils allocate postal numbers to houses and buildings in their area.
They also name new roads and streets.
The council involves the land developer in the street naming process..
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How to write an addressWrite the recipient’s name on the first line.Write the street address or post office box number on the second line.Write the city, state, and ZIP code on the third.
How are houses numbered in UK?
Buildings are numbered in sequential order, odds on one side and evens on the other. … Buildings on one side of the road could have wider frontages, or there could be a large building such as a school or office block. Road junctions can take up the space of several houses.
How do they name streets in UK?
Street naming regulations are enshrined in UK law. Your local borough or district council is responsible for assigning street names (and house numbers). The legislation can be found in the Towns Improvement Clauses Act 1847 and the Public Health Act of 1925. … The street is renamed.
What is the most used street name?
This list enumerates the twenty most common street names and the number of nationwide occurrences:Second (10,866)Third (10,131)First (9,898)Fourth (9,190)Park (8,926)Fifth (8,186)Main (7,644)Sixth (7,283)More items…
What is the most famous street in the world?
The world’s most famous streetsBroadway: New York City, USA. … La Rambla: Barcelona, Spain. … Abbey Road: London, England. … Champs-Élysées: Paris, France. … Royal Mile: Edinburgh, Scotland. … Orchard Road: Singapore. … Hollywood Boulevard: Los Angeles, USA.
What is the most popular county name?
ListNumberName of countyCount1Washington County312Jefferson County263Franklin County254Jackson County24120 more rows
How many streets are named after Martin Luther King?
900 streetsIn 2014 he estimated that there were over 900 streets named after King in 41 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
What determines your street address?
When municipalities determine how to number addresses, they start by measuring the distance the property sits from an established zero point, or baseline (such as the city center). This central point gives the city or county a consistent location from which to measure and number all existing and future addresses.
What side of the street are odd numbers?
Even numbers should always be on one side of the street, and odd on the other. Common practice is to place even numbers on the north and west sides of streets and odd numbers on the south and east sides of streets.
What is the most common street name in the UK?
Can you name the Most common street names in the UK?RankStreet Name% Correct1High Street85.9%7London Road67.4%6Church Street59%2Station Road54.3%46 more rows
What is the street number of an address?
However, in most cases, the street number is the number describing where a building is located on a street. It can also be listed as “house number”, but it goes without saying that businesses will not use this term when giving their address.
What is the most famous street in America?
Below is our list of the most famous streets in the United States.1) Wall Street – New York City, New York. … 3) Broadway – New York City, New York. … 4) Bourbon Street – New Orleans, Louisiana. … 5) Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, California. … 6) Las Vegas Boulevard – Las Vegas, Nevada.More items…
What is the street named after Iqbal in Germany called?
Iqbla UferAs if living in his poem Aik Sham (Darya-e-Neckar, Heidelberg, ke kinare par) that was penned here in Heidelberg, I take an evening stroll along the Iqbla Ufer, a street named after him on the bank of the River Neckar. Autumn leaves rustle ahead to reveal a bush-covered German inscription of this poem in a park nearby.
How are street names decided?
In the United States, most streets are named after numbers, landscapes, trees (a combination of trees and landscapes such as “Oakhill” is used often in residential areas), or the surname of an important individual (in some instances, it is just a commonly held surname such as Smith).
How do you name a building UK?
UK house naming rules for homes in Great BritainIn the case of addresses where there is no number allocated, the registered house name forms part of the official address. … The request should state your full name, the present full address of the property and state clearly the new preferred name.More items…
Which is the shortest motorway in the UK?
A308The shortest motorway is less than half a mile long Measuring just 0.6 miles (1 km), the A308(M) in Berkshire between Junction 8/9 of the M4 and the A308 is thought by many to be the shortest of our motorways.
Why do British pubs have two names?
Pub names have a variety of origins, from objects used as simple identification marks to the coats of arms of kings or local aristocrats and landowners. Other names come from historic events, livery companies, and occupations or craftsmen’s guilds.
Why are streets named after trees?
naming streets after local trees, plants, animals, or minerals probably dates back centuries. Along with naming them after people who owned land adjacent to the road or the following town/village/hamlet, it was literally the natural thing to do.
What does street nr mean?
mr85albi85. 2 points · 1 year ago. Yes It means your house number or street number. View Entire Discussion (5 Comments)
What is a class road in UK?
The first two types are referred to as classified roads, and they are A-roads and B-roads. A-roads are the major through-routes, forming the basic network of main roads and arteries. B-roads are a lower class of road, often of a poorer physical standard, and forming links within the framework of A-roads.


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The Papaharalambeios Municipal Library of Nafpaktos: The Papaharalabeios Central Library of Nafpaktos is one of the most important libraries in Greece. It was built with the contribution of Dimitrios Papacharalambus, the famous benefactor of the town who donated a lot of money for public works in the town.
The Library is established in a neoclassical building close to the central square. It features an important collection of literary works. It also hosts the personal collections of Giannis Vlachogiannis and Serafim Domvoitis. The Papacharalambeios Municipal Library of Nafpaktos also develops an important book publishing activity.


Process of metal forming in automotive parts construction becomes more and more demanding due to tightened up tolerance and trials to realize very complex and in many cases unworkable design in mass production. Moreover it is required to cut and limit costs of die production and simultaneously keep high quality. Furthermore, construction elements are more often produced from materials which belong to High Strength Steel or Ultra High Strength Steel. Application of this kind of materials considerably reduces construction mass due to high durability. Nevertheless, it results in appearance of springback effect. Springback value depends mainly on used material as well as part geometry and in extreme cases deviation value from target part might reach in some areas high level. Reduction of implementation time, development of metal components and greater restrictions about designing and producing stamping tools generate extra costs. Designing of dies requires using of appropriate Finite Element Method software to make them more economic and less time-consuming. Therefore analysis of forming process alone is not enough to be taken into account. During the design process it is needed to include the die compensation to reach optimized blank sheet. Prediction of springback effect by tryout method and then correction of deviation is difficult arduous and painstaking. Virtual compensation methods make it possible to receive precise result in a short time. This way gives a huge economic advantage eliminating useless milling and allows to produce of die just in time. Optimization process can relate to individual operation as well as take into consideration intermediate stages in the final result, at the same time increasing the accuracy. Die compensation with software application was experimentally verified by prototype die. Quality requirements regarding products of sheet stamping process are very high due to the technologies of automatic assembly of formed components. Springback, as the main source of drawpieces inaccuracy, is the function of material data, shape of tools and process parameters. Therefore, springback deformation becomes critical problem especially for AHSS steel when the geometry is complex. Hence, it is necessary not only to find springback effect value but also include it during early stage of designing by tooling designers.


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The Lower Colorado River Authority will designate zones on the Highland Lakes chain where commercial dredging facilities could operate, but only after the companies complete the permit process.
The LCRA Board of Directors on Dec. 14 approved an amendment to the Highland Lakes Dredge and Fill Ordinance, giving the general manager the ability to designate places where commercial dredging facilities could operate. The amendment doesn’t apply to private homeowners and property owners who remove sand and sediment around their docks and lakeside structures.
“(The amendment) designates where the LCRA believes it’s important for sedimentation removal because it affects navigability, public safety, critical infrastructure, water quality, and water quantity,” LCRA General Manager Phil Wilson explained to the board and those in attendance at the Tuesday meeting. “And we’ll look at those areas and it will say on the (LCRA) website, very publicly, if you choose to apply for this permit, these are the zones that are available.”
Wilson stressed that, even with his approval, commercial dredging operations must still complete a rigorous process to apply for and acquire a permit under the ordinance’s Tier III rules.
Tier I for homeowners or property owners doing upkeep
Tier II for maintenance and repair or construction of infrastructure and utilities
Tier III for commercial operations removing sediment and materials for resale
The third tier has the most stringent permitting process and requires operations meet Tier I and Tier II standards as well.
After reviewing the ordinance, the LCRA decided an amendment was needed in regard to where Tier III operations would be allowed.
“Post (passing the ordinance), as we looked at the ordinance, it became very clear we, as the LCRA, really needed to articulate a better public policy on the necessity of dredging, where we wanted it to take place,” Wilson said. “And, in the course of conversations with staff and talking to the board, the idea of creating areas that we’ve identified that have heavy sedimentation and have heavy sand levels that we have identified on lakes throughout the system, it became clear that we, as LCRA, need to articulate the areas we’d like to have addressed and taken care of.”
Under the amendment, the general manager can designate zones where Tier III operations could occur. These would come from staff recommendations based on scientific review of how sand and sedimentation affects navigation, public safety, water quality and quantity, and infrastructure.
Wilson told the board that there are places in the Highland Lakes chain where sand and sediment need to be removed. The amendment gives the LCRA the ability to designate those zones. As conditions on the lakes change, he pointed out that the LCRA can modify zones.
During the public comment period, a Kingsland resident expressed his concern about giving one person — the general manager — the power to designate these zones. The resident said he thought the board should have that authority, not one person, or at least there should be a public input or meeting option.
Wilson pointed out that the Tier III permit process does call for public comment on a proposed application, and he added that the board grants the general manager the authority to approve permits across a wide range of issues. He added that, under the ordinance as approved Nov. 17, Tier III commercial dredging is left open to anywhere on the lakes.
“We’re trying to tighten (the ordinance) up,” he said.
LCRA General Counsel Tom Oney reiterated that the passage of this amendment doesn’t open those zones up for commercial dredging without a permit.
“Just because zones are created, the permits aren’t just granted,” he said. “Permits will still have to be applied for and go through the process.”
Wilson said the goal is to get those zones designated and posted on the LCRA website before the application process opens in January. The ordinance and amendment go into effect Jan. 1, 2022.


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One of the best ways to start using the harvest from your garden is cooking with fresh or dried herbs. But how do they stack up against one another?
Fresh Herbs Versus Dried Herbs
First of all, we’ll look at how to substitute fresh herbs for dried and vice versa. One tablespoon of fresh herbs equals one teaspoon of dried herbs. Just like with adding salt to your recipes, you can always add more herbs, but it’s harder to take them away once they’ve been added to the dish.
How to Store Fresh Herbs
Fragile fresh herbs like mint and basil should be placed upright in a glass with an inch of water, topped with a plastic bag, and kept at room temperature.
How to Store Dried Herbs
Keep dried herbs out of the light in a cool, dry location. If dried herbs have been open for too long, they will lose their aromatics and will not taste as strong. When you open the container of dried herbs, you may wish to write the open date on them so you can refer to it in the future. Glass containers like jars—or any airtight container, even one made of plastic—is suitable for storing your dried herbs.
Tips for Cooking with Dried or Fresh Herbs
- Dried herbs can’t always stand in for fresh herbs in the kitchen. Some herbs have less flavor when they’re dried, like basil, dill, or parsley. Parsley undergoes an almost complete loss of flavor, while basil begins to taste a lot like mint. But some herbs are best used dried. Oregano, for example, has a dried flavor that’s more complex and lasts longer than that of fresh oregano. Bay leaves are nearly universally used dried.
- Dried herbs get added in small amounts so they won’t overpower your dish. In addition to tasting stronger, dried herbs can have a more complex, spicier flavor overall than fresh herbs.
- The aromatic oils in dried herbs have decreased due to the drying process. To release these oils (and subsequently more of the flavor of dried herbs), place the herbs in the palm of your hands and rub your hands together.
- You can ensure that dried herbs release maximum flavor by putting the herbs into the dish earlier, so they have plenty of time. In contrast, fresh herbs should be added at the very end of cooking. The less time fresh herbs spend in the pot or pan, the better. This is because fresh herbs are more fragile.
- Just because they’re dried doesn’t mean dried herbs will last forever. Most expire at around a year from the time they were opened. When herbs go bad, they taste musty, and you can see how expired they are by tracking how much of their green color the herbs have lost.
- Sometimes herbs are best cut in a chiffonade. This technique is a bit fussy, but it produces lovely thin ribbons of fresh herbs you can use in your dishes. Start by sorting the leaves into small stacks, with the largest on the bottom. Then roll the leaves up like a cigar. With your knife perpendicular to the cigar shape, begin to cut the roll of leaves into thin ribbons.
How to Dry Fresh Herbs
Now that you’ve learned about when to use fresh herbs and when to use dried, maybe it’s time to start drying some of the fresh herbs your garden produces.
Air Drying: This one is pretty simple. Just tie the herbs together in small bunches about an inch across, then hang them upside down. Use a rubber band, which will tighten to adjust when the herbs are smaller because they’ve dried a bit. When the herbs have dried completely, you can crumble the dried foliage off and into a container for preservation.
Microwave Drying: This technique starts out with pulling the leaves and any other parts you want to save off the herbs, discarding the stems along with any seeds or other trash. Wash the foliage you’ve saved and let it dry. Then microwave the leaves between two paper towels for one minute.
Oven Drying: As with microwave drying, the oven drying process starts with picking the leaves off your herbs and then washing them. After the herbs have dried, lay them out on a nonstick material: cheesecloth, muslin, or a silicone mat. On your oven’s lowest setting, let the herbs cook for about half an hour. When they’re done, the leaves won’t resist being torn and will crumble to bits easily.
Now you’ve learned all about dried herbs versus fresh herbs. As you can tell, one option isn’t better than the other all the time. You have to take the situation into account. You’ve also learned about when to use dried versus fresh herbs, so you know that there’s no one answer that’s always the best. And now that you also know how to cook with and store your herbs, you’re ready to navigate from garden to kitchen, using dried and fresh herbs with ease.


“the super must be conversant with every mechanical and technical system in the building, work diplomatically to solve problems in the building, be responsive to residents and be able to work as a team member with the board and the managing agent,” says steve kessler, director of management at andrews building corp. in manhattan. despite all these “shoulds,” it’s interesting to note that no specific description of a superintendent’s job responsibilities is included in the union 32b/j contract. the board, the managing agent and the super should all collaborate on the creation of a job description, and should agree that it is fair and reasonable and that it will be used as the minimum standard of job performance.
where your super stands in the hierarchy of your building’s management, and how he is perceived and treated by the board, by management and by residents, are important issues to address. “many of the more successful boards are those that keep their directives and policy decisions to a minimum and allow their managing agent and the super to work out polices and procedure that benefit the building.” “you’ve got to get your super involved in the decision-making process and make him a part of the team,” says sandhouse, “because he’s the one who knows the building better than anyone.
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Plans have been submitted to conduct an archaeological dig on the Iron Age hillfort of Penparcau this summer.
Pen Dinas is the largest Iron Age hillfort in Ceredigion. It sits between Penparcau and the Irish Sea and is visible for miles around.
No major archaeological digs have taken place on the hill since the 1930s, but the Dyfed Archaeological Trust has now applied to Ceredigion County Council to conduct a dig this summer and discover what secrets the ancient hillfort hides beneath the soil.
If given the green light, the trust will be seeking volunteers in August to help with the dig.
Ken Murphy, director of Dyfed Archeological Trust said: “We have been given the go-ahead by Cadw and have just applied to the county council for approval to hold a dig this August. The long-term plan is to make more of the hillfort and make it more accessible for people.
“This August we hope to conduct a low-key dig around the northern gate entrance of the fort.
“This site was dug in the 1930s but we are hoping to find more details on the site.
“Methods have improved since the last time the site was dug and we are hoping to discover more on the history of the site which is of great importance to the local area.
“I think it’s a neglected asset for the whole area.
“Although there are new signs, which is great, there’s nothing there to guide tourists or walkers in general to visit the site.
“This excavation would not only help us gather information, but hopefully it will also raise the profile of the site and put a management plan in place.”
Dr Alan Chamberlain from the Penparcau History and Heritage Group has welcomed the news saying the hillfort is an asset to the local community.
He said: “It really is a bit of a hidden gem and it’s exciting that this project is moving forward. Not just from an archaeological perspective but also as a way of drawing attention to Pen Dinas.
"Whatever they find will be good news for the area and we hope local volunteers can get involved and help with the dig later this year and we can learn more about the hillfort.”
Original excavations of the site, that took place between 1933 and ’37, improved understanding of the hillfort, but there is still a lot yet to be learnt about Pen Dinas.
Current research into the site suggests intermittent occupation during the Iron Age.
The discovery of sherds of a decorated jar, with stamped comma-shaped designs below the rim, is of particular interest. The jar was made in the Malvern Hills of Herefordshire and Worcestershire some time between 300BC and 50BC.
Unfortunately, at present there is not enough evidence to be confident about its precise character and use, which is why there are plans for new digs.
Anyone wishing to volunteer at the dig later this year is encouraged to keep an eye on the Dyfed Archaeological Trust website for details.


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Here’s a quick look at some of the stories that made headlines today.
Dirty dealings. Corporate battles. Consumer woes. Here are five things you need to know today.
2. Maxis Bhd will sign a 5G access agreement, according to the telecommunication company’s chief executive officer Goh Seow Eng.
3. Edelteq Holdings Bhd made a strong debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Wednesday opening at a 213% premium from its initial public offering price of 24 sen.
4. Malaysia’s success in the legal dispute against the claims made by the purported heirs of the long-defunct Sulu Sultan in the Paris Court of Appeal proves that Malaysia was right all along.
5. Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has claimed that Lebanese jewellery firm Global Royalty Trading SAL has no locus standi to file a suit against her here, as it should have been filed in New York.

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