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The MP who forced the investigation into Countdown supermarkets has dismissed a Government push for the supermarket industry to adopt a voluntary code of conduct.
The Labour Party's Shane Jones says the idea is a joke and a tougher regime is needed to police the conduct of the country's two big supermarket chains.
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has already met representatives of Progressive Enterprises, which runs the Countdown chain, and will meet executives from Foodstuffs next week.
Mr Foss says he wants to help the industry adopt a voluntary code of conduct but Mr Jones says the corporate culture in the industry will not change until an approach is adopted that involves less carrot and more stick.
The Commerce Commission is investigating Countdown after Mr Jones accused the chain of engaging in uncompetitive conduct.
Both the Labour and Green parties oppose a voluntary code, saying it needs to be compulsory.


The UK secretary of state for energy and climate change has made a bold announcement: the country aims to close its coal-fired power plants by 2025. The country will turn to nuclear and natural gas to complement renewable energy.
Britain has made energy history: on Wednesday, it became the first major economy to put a date on shutting coal-fired power plants in a bid to cut its carbon emissions, reports Reuter.
The announcement was made by the UK secretary of state for energy and climate change Amber Rudd. Speaking at the Institution of Civil Engineers in London, she said: “It cannot be satisfactory for an advanced economy like the UK to be relying on polluting, carbon-intensive 50-year-old coal-fired power stations.”
One-third of Britain’s electricity came from coal-fired plants in 2014, reports Reuters. And despite the UK’s huge growth in renewables, its dependence on coal – which Rudd calls “the dirtiest fossil fuel” – hasn’t been reduced. In fact, a higher proportion of the country’s electricity came from coal last year than in 1999.
Rudd announced that the government will launch consultations in the spring on when precisely to close the country’s coal-fired power plants, but that its proposal is to close them by 2025 and already restrict the use of coal from 2023.
But she also made clear that gas will play a key role in the future energy mix: “We’ll only proceed if we’re confident that the shift to new gas can be achieved within these timelines.”
Not everyone was happy with the announcement, including environmentalists: “Phasing out coal is essential for the climate. But switching from coal to gas is like an alcoholic switching from two bottles of whisky a day to two bottles of port,” Simon Bullock of the environmental group Friends of the Earth told Reuters.
And to the dismay of nuclear opponents, Rudd also highlighted the importance of nuclear energy in weaning the UK off coal: “Opponents of nuclear misread the science. It is safe and reliable. The challenge, as with other low carbon technologies, is to deliver nuclear power which is low cost as well. Green energy must be cheap energy.”
Rudd went on to emphasise her government’s support for offshore wind, and said that the government intends to make funding available for three auctions, the first of which will be held by the end of 2016. Under the government’s current plans, it should expect to see 10 GW of offshore wind installed by 2020.


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Here’s a great health trivia question: What vegetable most effectively lowers blood pressure, improves cardiovascular health, and gives athletes a competitive edge? You might already know the answer – it’s beets! Research shows that some of the natural chemicals in beets lower cholesterol; improve oxygen delivery to muscles; and help blood vessels relax and expand (thus lowering blood pressure). That’s a lot of benefits – all packed into a humble root!
Most folks carry strong opinions about beets – there are those who love them and those who don’t. Many people describe the taste of beets as rich, sweet, and earthy, while others pick up a strong hit of plain old dirt! Genetics might have something to do with our preferences for different foods – some of us can taste certain flavors more strongly than others. However, even if beets are not on your list of favorite foods, give this delicious pesto a try.
It’s made with earthy red beets, flavorful grated cheese, rich walnuts, pungent garlic, and bright lemon juice and it was a hit at this year’s YRMC Celebrate Life Expo, where it won over beet lovers and skeptics alike! Check out how easy it is to make fabulous beet pesto on this segment of AZTV’s Arizona Daily Mix.
Beets are a good source of nitrate (a nutrient some vegetables absorb from the soil), and studies show that the high level of nitrate in beets and other vegetables (including leafy greens, cabbage, celery, parsley, dill, and leeks) can help blood vessels relax and stretch, thus lowering blood pressure. In fact, many scientists attribute much of the blood pressure-lowering effects of the famous DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) to the generous portions of nitrate-containing greens and other vegetables recommended in the plan. Our bodies convert some of the nitrate we get from vegetables into nitric oxide, a compound also naturally produced by healthy blood vessels. Nitric oxide relaxes and stretches blood vessels as the heart contracts and pushes blood throughout the body. Unfortunately, aging and chronic disease, like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, can impair the ability of blood vessels to make nitric oxide – leading to hypertension. Studies show that dietary nitrate, from nitrate-rich veggies, can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension by supplementing nitric oxide levels in the blood.
The nitrate in beets can also give athletes a competitive edge. Studies demonstrate improved performance when athletes consume beet juice (up to 500 ml or 16 ounces) 2-3 hours before a competition. When the nitrates in beet juice are converted to nitric acid, athletes experience increased oxygen delivery to muscles, more efficient muscle performance and improved glucose metabolism as muscle cells use sugar for energy.
Beets are also good for lowering cholesterol! This benefit seems to be related not to nitrate, but to the important phytochemicals that give beets their ruby-red color. Here’s a great video with Michael Greger, MD, founder of NutritionFacts.org. In this video, Dr. Greger shares research demonstrating the affinity certain vegetables have for grabbing onto bile. Bile is made from cholesterol and is a normal part of our digestive juices. Certain phytochemicals and soluble fibers in food bind with bile in the intestines and prevent bile from being reabsorbed, recycled and used again. This forces us to make new bile, which lowers cholesterol levels in our blood. Phytochemicals and fibers that bind bile may also reduce our risk of certain types of cancer. In a study comparing the bile-binding ability of 13 different veggies, beets take the lead!
It’s clear that some vegetables, like beets, are packed with phytochemical and other nutrients that protect us from illness and disease. For more recipes using beets, leafy greens, fresh herbs and other super-delicious and nutritious plant foods, check out Your Healthy Kitchen, YRMC’s online video cooking tutorials. You can also follow me on Facebook at YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen, where you’ll see what I am making at home, and get insider tips and recipes, and information on food- and gardening-related activities in the community!

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By Pat Leonard
June 9, 2016
Rather like an expectant human mother playing Mozart to her unborn child, some mother fairywrens call softly to their eggs. Now, two recent studies conclude that two species of fairywrens can hear their mothers and even learn elements of her calls while still inside the egg.
Imitating their mother’s calls may ensure they are fed as nestlings, helping to distinguish them from the cuckoo nestlings that sometimes show up in nests. Retaining key elements of her call throughout their lives may also serve as a family “password” long after the young have grown and are raising chicks of their own.
Fairywrens are small Australian songbirds. Nine species occur on the continent where they can be common suburban birds, in places as familiar as chickadees are in the U.S. The males are often brilliantly colored in glittering blue or red, and the species’ unusual breeding habits have made their behavior a popular research topic for decades.
A series of experiments on Superb Fairywrens led by Diane Colombelli-Négrel and Sonia Kleindorfer of Australia’s Flinders University suggested the embryos were learning while still in the egg—contradicting a long-held view that embryos have limited learning abilities. Even among humans, it’s only been in the past few years that research has shown an unborn baby can begin to learn the sounds of speech when it is 30 weeks old.

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"Latium nunc Campagna di Roma", Mercator/Hondius
Subject: Central Italy, Rome
Period: 1610 (published)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Hand Color
7.1 x 5.8 inches
18 x 14.7 cm
Lovely little map of Lazio on Italy's central-west coast with the city of Rome shown near a depiction of Roman ruins. It extends to include Lake Bracciano and continues down the coast to Gaeta. Good topographical detail, including forested areas. Fucine Lake, which was drained in 1875, is prominently depicted at right. Adorned with a lovely cartouche incorporating the distance scale. Latin text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #7310:351.
A dark impression with the page number printed within the top border and a professionally repaired hole in the blank margin just above.

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Dead Space is a third-person survival horror video game, made by Visceral Games for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. The player plays as an engineer named Isaac Clarke. He fights against an alien infestation which turns humans into monsters called "Necromorphs" on a mining ship in space named the USG Ishimura.
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He is the main character. He has a job as an engineer. The Concordance Extraction Corporation sent him to the USG Ishimura to repair it.
She is an engineer, too. She is good at network technology such as hacking. Her opinion often clashes with Hammond's.
He is Issac and Kendra's colleague. He is a black man and a senior guard.
She is Issac's former lover. She is a member of the USG Ishimura's crew. She sent the video asking for help to Issac.
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Looking back over the summer, staff at the Gretna Children’s Library found themselves with a good problem to have: too much interest in their programs.
To give as many children as possible an opportunity to participate, the library is now splitting fall classes and programs into two sessions.
“Instead of one storytime for eight weeks, we’ll have two sessions of four weeks,” said Rebecca Brooks, assistant and creative director of the Gretna Public Library.
She said this decision was made as the library hit occupancy limits with its summer programs. Of its summer classes, three programs filled to capacity within an hour of opening registration, with all but one filling up by the end of the day — though it was filled within the next day.
“That was the sign that we needed to do something different,” Brooks said. “It’s really heartbreaking for librarians to turn anyone away.”
Brooks said the two seasonal storytimes and book clubs will be repeated to allow different children to experience the same program. The first session will run from Sept. 17 to Oct. 10 with the second following from Oct. 15 to Nov. 14.
“This is an opportunity for more children to get into classes,” she said.
The Book Bugs storytime will have songs, stories and simple crafts to boost confidence and a love for reading. The program will meet on Tuesdays from 4 to 4:30 p.m. for kindergartners through second-graders, while the preschool class will be on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
The book club for students in third through fifth grade will also split, with 30-minute classes at 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Brooks said this change was made to allow for students across Gretna to make it to the library for the book club.
“Gretna is growing so quickly,” she said.
The year-round storytimes for toddlers will also see some changes to benefit children and parents.
For younger children from birth to age 3, the WeeRead program — a music and movement storytime for kids and caregivers — will see some changes based upon ages.
“The age groups are so different,” children’s librarian Jean Slowinski said, describing the difference between children birth to 18 months and 18 months to 3 years old.
To address this difference, WeeRead will now be split into Baby & Me and Toddler Time.
Slowinski said Baby & Me will be an opportunity for children birth to 18 months, as well as their parents or caregivers, to focus on motor and visual skills while Toddler Time — set aside for those 18 months to age 3 — will be more like the original WeeRead program, focusing on early literacy skills.
Slowinski said the Baby & Me storytime will take place on the first and third Tuesday of every month as well as the second and fourth Wednesday. Toddler Time will take place on the first and third Wednesday of every month as well as the second and fourth Tuesday. All these classes will take place from 10:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the library opening.
WeeRead will still take place with both age groups on the first and third Monday of each month from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.
“We’re hoping to help a lot of working parents,” Brooks said of the night storytime.
Brooks said the children’s library is excited to launch the new split sessions in hopes to reach more families.
“We are limited in space, but we won’t let that lower our scope,” she said. “Once we get this format down, we hope to provide even more really fun stuff.”
For more information on the Children’s Library programs, including registration information, go online to gretnapubliclibrary.org/kids.
Registration will open online on Sept. 2.


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Now offering blended class options, take online portion, print out certificate when complete and attend skills portion to get 2 year certification.
Healthcare Provider $75
For healthcare professionals: nurse, nursing assistant, doctors, technician, paramedic/EMT
Basic Life Support training reinforces healthcare professionals' understanding of the importance of early CPR and defibrillation, basic steps of performing CPR, relieving choking, and using an AED; and the role of each link in the Chain of Survival.
(renewal 3 hrs, first time 5hrs)
For the general public: teachers, family, friends, coaches daycare
Teaches students critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Content includes how to perform CPR and use an AED. (rewal 3 hrs, first timer 5hrs)
First Aid $50
For general public and anyone who wants to be certified to help someone in an emergency, covers cuts, burns, allergic reaction & more (4 hours)
Patient Care Technician workshop is for CNA's who wish to enhance their skills or increase their career options. This is a 40 hour hybrid course that will require a minimum 20 hours of home study and 20 hours hands on simulation training. There will be a basic review of vital signs, adl's, patient safety, medical terminology, infection control and mobility. Students will be newly trained in: phlebotomy, ekg, sterile techniques, wound care, catherization, enteral feeding, ostomy care, oxygen therapy.
Course requirements: valid CNA, CPR & First Aid, ppd/chest xray, blue scrubs.
Gwynn Oak: $1340
5 weeks, Tuesdays 9am-1pm, 6pm-10pm OR Saturdays: 8am-12pm
2 Saturdays & 1 Sunday
Upon successful completion, student will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the national certification exam with NHA. Exam fees not included in course fess. Student can also receive continuing education credits. We do not help with job placement or promise jobs.
Phlebotomy Tech Workshop Healthcare professionals, phlebotomist with expired certifications, prior phlebotomy training or work experience.
Review the basics of phlebotomy for students who need to get certified, renew their certification, improve skills, to improve job performance.
This course prepares the student to take the national certification exam to get certified OR renew certification, obtain continuing education credits (1.6).
Course requirements: medical background/experience, CPR, First Aid
Gwynn Oak: $899
Mondays & Wednesdays 6pm-8:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 9am-1:30 pm
Clinical included for Gwynn Oak ONLY at thist ime
Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm
Please email your resume to firstname.lastname@example.org to confirm if you qualify before registering. We do not help with job placement or promise any jobs.
EKG workshop is for those who already have a medical or work background or experience or those certified as a nursing or geriatric assistant.
As a Certified EKG Technician (CET), you’ll have the credentials nearly all healthcare employers require to perform the critical tasks of administering EKGs, as well as Holter monitoring and stress testing. These tests can be performed during physical exams, when cardiovascular problems are suspected, or in preparation for surgery. 4 week hybrid class that requires a minimum of 14 hours of home study and 16 hours of in class training and simulation.
Topics covered will be:
Cardiac anatomy and physiology, infection control,safety, HIPAA, OSHA, communication, legal issues, 12 lead placement with interpretation, arrhythmias, stress testing, holter monitor, maintaining equipment, identifying and resolving artifacts.
Course requirements: valid CNA, CPR & First Aid, ppd/chest xray, red scrubs.
Gwynn Oak: $640
4 weeks, Wednesdays 9am-1pm, 6pm-10pm Saturdays: 1pm-5pm
Saturday & Sunday
Easton times may vary when registering please pay attention to time and location.
Upon successful completion, student will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the national certification exam with NHA after obtaining 10 live ekg's. Student can also receive continuing education credits. We do not help with job placement or promise jobs.
Medication technician training is a 20 hour hybrid course with a minimum of 12hrs home study and 8 hrs (2-four hrs days) of in person training. This program prepares individuals to gain employment as a CMT in a skilled nursing or intermediate care facility, school health, adult day care, group homes, etc. under direct supervision of a RN.
The topics covered include but not limited to: role of CMT, safe medication routes, administration & storage, documentation, drug uses, side effects & interactions.
Requirements: must be 18yrs old, high school diploma or GED.
Med Tech 20hr course: $225
Med Tech 4hr renewal: $150
Upon successful completion, student will be registered with the MBON, certfication good for 2yrs. We do not help with job placement and we do not promise jobs.
ServSafe Food Handler $75
Certificate of Completion
The program covers five key areas:
ServSafe Food Manger $125
Includes exam sheet and e-study guide with practice exam. (book extra)
Training covers these concepts:
Includes First Aid
Designed to focus on:
Supervising, caring for, and keeping children and infants safe in babysitting settings and provides fundamental information in the business of babysitting, proper supervision, basic care-giving skills, and responding properly to ill or injured children or infants.
(7 hrs) 6 student max $75

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This brand new podcast series celebrates the resilience of the people in North Lanarkshire who identify as artists. We speak to a multitude of revolutionary creative individuals as we explore the links between mental health and creative arts in a format you’ll find insightful, relaxing and entertaining.
Artists are revolutionary forces as they challenge norms, break barriers and inspire change through their creative expressions. When artists emerge from a local authority not traditionally recognised for its artistic contributions, they become catalysts for transformation, driving cultural shifts and showcasing the power of creativity to shape perceptions and redefine narratives.
This new podcast showcases the diverse talents of artists who live in North Lanarkshire, providing a platform for their stories and works. Fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the arts in North Lanarkshire, the podcast will connect the listener with the often overlooked rich cultural tapestry of the region.
Listeners can expect captivating conversations, performances, and thought-provoking discussions, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the transformative power of the arts.


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More to explore:
The Boston Cowl pattern by Heidi May
I love the look of this scarf
She is precious
DIY Baby Infinity Scarf. Adorable!!
The Burton Bear Cowl pattern by Heidi May
scarf....I'm SO doing this!!
Chunky knitted cowls and I will always have a love-love relationship...

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move this mountain
Recently I was given the opportunity to design the album cover and a family of accompanying marketing materials and apparel for the Lead Worship Director's newest album, Move This Mountain. The album consists of all original songs, written by Sherilyn Keller, and was created to accompany a six-week sermon series for the church. With the goal to inspire and encourage the congregation at Mountainbrook Church, the design aesthetic is based around motifs of strength, natural beauty, and overcoming life's most difficult obstacles. Taglines that appear on posters and graphics were taken directly from the songs of the album itself. I chose a monotone, grayscale color palette, photos of large rocks and mountains and an accompanying topographic map pattern for the overall aesthetic.
To hear songs from the album, click here.
hand lettered journals & lobby installation
Moodboard & keywords
Woodsy | Majestic | Inspiring


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I am a 63 year old woman. When I came to Costa Rica Treatment Center I probably weighed 89 pounds. I had no desire to live for weeks. I couldn't get out of bed. As soon as I was able to get up, the staff began giving me nutritional drinks to get the poison out of my system. They would talk to me at 4 in the morning when I couldn't get the idea of getting high out of my head. Eventually I started eating and was served 3 nutritional prepared meals a day. The talks never stopped. All of my needs were met. There was never a cross word spoken. The staff that nurtured me consisted of a medical M.D. a behavioral health specialist and life coach woman, 2 psychologists social worker a house manager,a wonderful cleaning woman, and the boss.The treatment received here is thorough and rounded. I now weigh 110 pounds have been schooled in A.A. and N.A. meetings. I'm looking forward to a new life. I am so very thankful.
People who misuse alcohol are often addicted to the act of drinking, as much as the alcohol itself. For that reason, you may need to learn skills and coping mechanisms to help you avoid alcohol once you leave a treatment center or return to familiar environments where the urge to drink may be stronger. Your doctor may refer you to a counselor or other treatment program to help you learn those skills and coping strategies.
Contemplation represents the first evidence of dynamic behavior. The individual expresses a tentative belief in the possibility that alcohol use might be harmful. The hallmark of this stage is ambivalence and skepticism. Skepticism is not the same as denial but instead allows some degree of personal reflection. The patient is receptive to new information, or just as likely reassured that current behavior is acceptable, in the absence of information. Thus, the clinician should influence the ambivalence characteristic of contemplation in a direction favoring change. This can include pointing out that the patient's actions are not congruent with their goals, giving pamphlets concerning alcohol abuse, and suggesting an abstinence trial.
Alcoholism can creep up on you, working its way into your life almost unnoticed, and by the time it is recognised the original catalysts might seem irrelevant. Though there are many different elements that can lead to alcohol dependency, there are common risk factors shared by almost all alcoholics, and it is worthwhile considering them as understanding paves the way for recovery.
While these 10 treatment centers are among some of the best in the nation, there are countless credible treatment centers out there. Every treatment center has different services and qualities to fit your needs. Whether those needs are based on location, price, experience or the programs offered by the facility, there is a treatment center out there for you. Find a treatment center today.
Drug abuse also plays a role in many major social problems, such as drugged driving, violence, stress, and child abuse. Drug abuse can lead to homelessness, crime, and missed work or problems with keeping a job. It harms unborn babies and destroys families. There are different types of treatment for drug abuse. But the best is to prevent drug abuse in the first place.
Sie werden dabei unterstützt, einen Weg aus der Abhängigkeit und ihren möglichen seelischen und gesundheitlichen Folgen zu finden. Die hauptamtlichen Fachkräfte in den Krankenhäusern und den Beratungsstellen bieten Betroffenen und ihren Angehörigen vorbehaltlose Hilfe auf neuestem wissenschaftlichen Stand an und respektieren dabei immer die individuellen Lebenslagen.
Changes in the brain that support physical and psychological dependency on mind-altering substances are the direct cause of addiction, but those changes do not occur at random. Addiction experts believe drug addiction emerges from an interplay of genetic and environmental factors, although one factor or the other may be strong enough to make a person vulnerable to addiction in some instances. Overcome Any Addiction: Dopamine Receptor Repair & Addiction Healing (sound therapy)
Die Suchtselbsthilfegruppen ergänzen seit mehr als 40 Jahren im Deutschen Roten Kreuz (DRK) das professionelle Suchthilfeangebot. Die Betroffenen finden dort aus eigener Kraft zu einem Leben in zufriedener Abstinenz und stärken gegenseitig ihre Ressourcen. Die Gruppenmitglieder arbeiten teilweise anonym und fangen Hilfesuchende in schwierigen Situationen unterschiedslos auf. How To Detox From Alcohol Fast
Even though our primary choice is to end the struggle of drug addiction through abstinence, we realize that for some this may not be possible. What makes Searidge Drug Rehab stand out from all other drug rehabs is that we understand there are some that may need further guidance with anti drug addiction medication. We work with caring physicians, psychiatrists and nurses that will give you compassionate care in a non-judgemental environment. Therefore, we are open and willing to work with you based on your individual needs and where appropriate, work with anti-addiction medications to assist you in controlling cravings that help prevent relapse. Pharmacotherapy treatments can help make things a little easier by taking the focus away from your drug addiction towards your counselling and alternative therapies so that you get better, faster.
Physical dependence on a drug can cause serious withdrawal symptoms if a person suddenly stops using the substance or severely reduces the dose. The withdrawal process itself can be uncomfortable and dangerous. Some of the classic signs of withdrawal include tremors, cold sweats, involuntary movements (e.g., jerking, twitching, or shaking), nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps and bone pain. Because withdrawal can be dangerous, proper medical detox can be a life-saving step in recovery. Sunrise Foundation Rehabilitation Center in India near Mumbai
To feel good. Drugs can produce intense feelings of pleasure. This initial euphoria is followed by other effects, which differ with the type of drug used. For example, with stimulants such as cocaine, the high is followed by feelings of power, self-confidence, and increased energy. In contrast, the euphoria caused by opioids such as heroin is followed by feelings of relaxation and satisfaction.
This is an ongoing debate in the medical community, but it is generally agreed that there is no one cause for the development of addiction. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, contributing factors may include a genetic predisposition to develop addictive tendencies, an environment that is permissive of drug abuse, access to illicit substances, and certain developmental issues. The existence of a Dual Diagnosis is one of the biggest risk factors for the development of addiction. Heroin Withdrawal | First Week In

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Vice President Kamala Harris examined optimistic for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the White Home introduced, underscoring the persistence of the extremely contagious virus even because the U.S. eases restrictions in a bid to revert to pre-pandemic normalcy.
The White Home stated Tuesday that Harris examined optimistic on each fast and a PCR assessments, and stated she “has exhibited no signs.” Harris will isolate at her residence however proceed to work remotely, and would solely return to the White Home as soon as she assessments unfavorable for the virus.
Harris, 57, acquired her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine weeks earlier than taking workplace and a second dose simply days after Inauguration Day in 2021. She acquired a booster shot in late October and a further booster on April 1. Absolutely vaccinated and boosted folks have a excessive diploma of safety towards severe sickness and demise from COVID-19, notably from the most typical and extremely transmissible omicron variant.
The White Home stated neither President Joe Biden nor first girl Jill Biden had been thought of a “shut contact” of Harris in current days.


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Southern Sweet Potato Pie Cloves Recipes
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread and 10 MORE
vanilla extract, kosher salt, all-purpose flour and 15 MORE
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LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo Health Department is issuing a travel advisory for all residents as our current number of COVID-19 cases are rising quickly across the nation. Over 100,000 new cases across the United States have been reported consecutively in the last 7 days, more than the recorded new cases during the summer. Texas is quickly approaching 10,000 new cases per day.
It is our responsibility to take this situation seriously and prevent new COVID-19 infections, especially during the week of Thanksgiving.
“Less is more this COVID Thanksgiving” is the motto our health representatives are recommending: Less interaction; Less guests (if not any) at your home; Less risk for you, your family, friends and community to contract and transmit COVID-19.
The advice is to not travel during this high level of COVID-19 infections or gather for Thanksgiving. As unfortunate and inconvenient it is to not be with our loved ones over the holiday season, the priority should be to not let COVID-19 fatigue set in and not let it harm any of the people close to you. The purpose is to prevent for this Thanksgiving to be a super spreader event. We have seen cases skyrocket after the 4th of July celebration and now we are seeing the same effects after Halloween.
Even though it is Laredo Health’s recommendation to not gather, if you are still considering having guests during Thanksgiving, you should:
- Get tested – know your COVID Status
- Host an outdoor meal
- Wear masks indoors and outdoors
- Avoid direct contact such as hugging, kissing, and shaking hands
- Avoid potluck style serving – have one person serve all the food
This holiday season adhere to COVID-19 safety recommendations. Be safe and be thankful.


INTERNATIONAL RECORDING ARTIST SINGS FOR DCR’S ARCHIE
Written by Archie Fergusson on 09/09/2013
Lenya Wilks International singing sensation has recorded a special version of her Number One Jamaican Hit.
As a thank you for ensuring that her recent interviews with Empress Skortcher and the streaming between programmes to and from our sister station Global Linkz Radio and Dunoon Community Radio run smoothly, she has sent him this song.
Archie a well-known face in Duoon known as the photograph from the Dunoon Observer and a member of local band Dr Hip and the Blues Operation takes care of the technical side of DCR97.4fm which like the Iceberg–there is a lot more to it than what you hear coming out of the speakers.
LISTEN IN AND HEAR THIS SPECIAL SONG DEDICATED TO ARCHIE
Lenya Wilks musical journey started at age 6 with her wishing to sing like the Late Whitney Houston. She would pursue her goal starting with school choirs and eventually competing in Jamaica Digicel Rising Stars completion in 2007. Her exit from the competition brought with it bitter sweet memories for Lenya.
Placing 4th place had its advantage as she went on to tour extensively and opened for reggae and R& B crooner Beres Hammond from 2007-2010. From that experience, Lenya Wilks has emerged as a shining global rising star.
Her latest accomplishment is the release of her 15 tracked self titled debut album which has been featured as CD of the week here on DCR97.4fm.. Filled with melodies, harmonies, and catchy lyrics, there is undoubtedly a song of two on the album for music lovers across reggae, r&b, alternative, and pop genres.


text: To celebrate the long awaited return of our favorite season, we are offering $2 Toddys (up to 20oz.) all day! Leave that hot drink behind and welcome the warmer weather with a refreshingly crisp Toddy. Our Farm Friendly Direct Regional Roast grounds have been steeped for 24 hours to release the less acidic, clean profile of our Toddy. Cheers to spring with us at any of our northern Colorado stands and the coffee truck!


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The European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) was established to harmonise clinical antimicrobial breakpoints and to define breakpoints for new agents in Europe. Data from the European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network (EARS-Net) external quality assessment (EQA) exercises from 2009 to 2012, from the United Kingdom External Quality Assessment Scheme (UK NEQAS) from November 2009 to March 2013 and data collected by EUCAST through a questionnaire in the first quarter of 2013 were analysed to investigate implementation of EUCAST guidelines in Europe. A rapid change to use of EUCAST breakpoints was observed over time. Figures for implementation of EUCAST breakpoints at the end of the studied period were 61.2% from EARSNet data and 73.2% from UK NEQAS data. Responses to the EUCAST questionnaire indicated that EUCAST breakpoints were used by over 50% of laboratories in 18 countries, by 10 to 50% of laboratories in eight countries and by less than 10% in seven countries. The EUCAST disk diffusion method was used by more than 50% of laboratories in 12 countries, by 10 to 50% of laboratories in ten countries and by less than 10% in eleven countries. EUCAST guidelines implementation is essential to ensure consistent clinical reporting of antimicrobial susceptibility results and antimicrobial resistance surveillance.
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From the 28 October 2024, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 12 tonnes will be required to have a minimum three-star DVS rating to continue operations in the Greater London area. Vehicles falling beneath the three-star threshold must fit a Progressive Safe System, which provides drivers with visual alerts of vulnerable road users, to remain operational in the capital. With an estimated 165,000 HGVs in the UK at risk of penalties if they fail to adapt to meet the new requirements, fleet operators are now looking for guidance on these changes, and how it will affect their drivers and operations in and around London, says Paul Lawrence, managing director of AddSecure UK, North America and Australia.
The new DVS and HGV Safety Permit are part of the Mayor of London’s Vision Zero plan, with the aim to enhance the safety of vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, and eliminate all fatalities caused by vehicles within Greater London by 2041. This follows Transport for London (TfL)’s recent conclusion that the old Safe System, authorised in 2021, is no longer adequate for improving the vision of drivers and the safety of vulnerable road users.
Operators will need to apply for a HGV Permit before October 2024, otherwise cost implications will arise, including a potential Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) of £550 per vehicle, as well as a possible additional charges for both the driver and vehicle owner although this is not yet confirmed. Although this is currently only relevant for Greater London, other major UK cities are also taking heed. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) for example, are now also proactively taking action, recently collaborating with Birmingham City Council to launch a dangerous driving awareness campaign.
Christina Calderato, TfL’s director of transport strategy and policy, clarifies this new vision, explaining; “We’re determined to make roads safer for everyone and are committed to Vision Zero, the Mayor’s goal to eliminate death and serious injury from the transport network. It’s vital that all vehicles using London’s roads have safety at the forefront of their design and our world-first Direct Vision Standard has helped to significantly improve lorry safety, reducing fatal collisions where vision is a contributing factor by three quarters between 2018 and 2023. We will continue to take every possible measure to eradicate deaths and serious injuries from our roads and enhancing the safe systems for HGVs will help us do so.”
A three-star rating is dependent on how a vehicle has been built. For example, a lot of new vehicles have been designed to improve visibility, with deeper windows for increased vision and larger mirrors for a wider view of surroundings. If vehicles are rated below three stars, steps will need to be taken to increase the overall safety of the vehicle to mitigate the risk of pedestrian fatalities. By fitting a new Progressive Safe System, vehicles should then be equipped with camera monitoring systems (CMS), moving-off information systems (MOIS), blind-spot information systems (BSIS), and visual and audio warnings all vital elements to improving indirect vision.
In comparison to the DVS’ older system, which detects any object next to vehicles, the new Progressive Safe System uses artificial intelligence (AI), enabling the technology to accurately recognise vulnerable road users only.
Driving around London is often fast-paced and overwhelming, therefore it’s essential that distractions are minimal. As AI technology only detects what it needs to such as pedestrians and cyclists drivers will receive less visual and audio alerts, enabling them to focus on safe driving.
Vehicles travelling through London will now be required to have front of vehicle detection, also known as a moving-off information system (MOIS), as well as a blind spot information system (BSIS) to pick up the whole length of the left side of the vehicle to detect pedestrians before left hand turns. This is also required for European vehicles travelling into the UK, even though their driving wheels sit on the left side of the vehicle. Audio warnings are also needed to warn vulnerable road users of intended manoeuvres.
These systems are not quick to put into place they can take up to a couple of hours per vehicle to install so fleet operators must prioritise getting their solutions installed sooner rather than later. Taking a proactive approach can ensure operators avoid the operational disruption of all vehicles being simultaneously out of action during installation.
As well as enhancing road safety, fleets can look to upgrade their hardware to incorporate a mobile digital video recorder (MDVR), allowing fleet managers to store and download footage to support insurance purposes, asset tracking and driver behaviour training. Operators also have the option to install additional cameras around their vehicles, including reversing and right-side cameras to work as a driver’s aid for safer city driving and slow-speed manoeuvring events.
Determining how much HGV drivers can see directly through their windows signifies the level of risk to vulnerable road users, such as people walking and cycling near the vehicle. However, modern telematics innovations are now also taking a step to enhance driver vision, acting as an additional pair of eyes in hard-to-see places. Whilst the introduction of the new Driver Vision Standards in London might seem like a daunting prospect, safer driving practices and new technology will not only mitigate pedestrian fatalities, but also improve driver safety and the overall quality of services.
For more information, visit AddSecure’s DVS guidelines.
The author is Paul Lawrence, managing director of AddSecure UK, North America and Australia.


The number of newly diagnosed stomach cancer cases in the United States is less than a tenth of the number of prostate cancer cases or breast cancer cases, which may be part of the reason it doesn't get the same attention as breast and prostate cancer. But the mortality rate is much higher for stomach (or gastric) cancer. Nearly 11,000 Americans will likely die from gastric cancer this year, with only 28 percent of cases surviving five years or more. For comparison, the five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is nearly 99 percent and for breast cancer, it's more than 89 percent.
On a global scale, an estimated 700,000 people will die from gastric cancer this year, as Stanford infectious disease specialist Julie Parsonnet, MD, and her co-authors note in a Viewpoint piece in the most recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. The authors also point out that worldwide, about 77 percent of gastric cancer cases are linked to chronic infections of Helicobacter pylori, a helix-shaped bacteria that was identified in the early 1980s and found to be linked to gastric ulcers a few years later, as well as to gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining that is a precursor to stomach cancer.
Researchers are still trying to understand exactly how H. pylori causes cancer or even how it colonizes the gastrointestinal track - they believe it's picked up via food or water. Until recently, there was a dearth of randomized clinical trials that looked at the effectiveness of screening and treatment for H. pylori as a method for preventing stomach cancer.
Ignoring gastric cancer in the hope that it will soon disappear is not a tenable health policy
In the opinion piece, the authors describe the recommendations of a working group that met in December 2013 at the behest of the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Taking the burden of the disease and the availability of treatment options in consideration, the group considered gastric cancer "a logical target for intervention," according to the authors of the JAMA piece. They go on to write:
Screening and treatment for H pylori is generally acceptable and affordable. An inexpensive serological test can determine who may be infected, with a sensitivity and specificity that could be sufficient for population-based prevention programs. Low-cost treatment regimens using 2 or 3 generic antibiotics plus a proton pump inhibitor for 7 to 14 days can eradicate the infection in more than 80% of cases, depending on the antibiotic resistance patterns of H pylori within the population. Economic modeling studies indicate that H pylori screening and treatment strategies are cost-effective under a large range of assumptions about effectiveness and costs. However, the models are limited by reliance on observational data rather than randomized trial results, by a lack of information on possible adverse effects of treatment, and by limited data from lower-income countries.
Researchers still have many gaps in their understanding of the best methods to prevent stomach cancer, but several trials may answer some of those questions in the coming decade.
Stomach cancer is not the only cancer known to be linked with an infection. Doctors routinely test whether women who come in for a PAP smear are infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV), which is linked to cervical cancer. Chronic hepatitis B and C infections are known to be linked to liver cancer. In time, screening for H. pylori to prevent stomach cancer may become routine. Until then, Parsonnet and her coauthors say in their conclusion, "Ignoring gastric cancer in the hope that it will soon disappear is not a tenable health policy."
Previously: Researchers identify potential drug target in ulcer bug that infects half the world's population, Good-bye cancer, good-bye stomach: A survivor shares her tale and Image of the Week: Helicobacter pylori colonizing the stomach
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Time in Willow Creek: 1 year, 9 months, 3 weeks, 4 days
Juliana fretted about being on her own the night Trish quit. Sleep evaded her again, leaving her head to fill with worry. Trish’s presence did more harm than good, yet Juliana found herself wishing the night would have gone differently despite knowing it was a good thing. She anticipated life being terrible and feeling worse than before Trish’s untimely departure. Surely she’d scream “Uncle” after a few days. She didn’t want to do it on her own and needed help. To her surprise, life did not take a turn for the worst. The next morning, and every morning thereafter, Juliana woke up feeling awesome and ready to take on the day. She felt free as if she had been released from prison. The dark cloud which followed her dispersed and the sun’s brilliant rays filled the sky again. Life was beautiful.
The smile she wore became part of her uniform; she couldn’t take it off if she tried. It stayed with her even when she got flustered because too many people demanded her attention at once. The smile widened every time she considered how far the effects of Trish’s absence reached. The library patrons felt it too and commented on how much friendlier the place felt once they learned the wicked witch was dead. They exhibited patience and gave Juliana the grace she needed to get through her days.
Kevin continued to amaze her by finding new ways to shower her with affection. Each night, he arrived at closing time with two take-out boxes. The first time, Juliana was speechless and overwhelmed by the display of love. Happy tears erupted from her eyes as she sprang into his arms. She knew he loved her. It wasn’t new information. But, every time she experienced his love in a new way, it caught her off guard. She never experienced that kind of love and not because she had never dated before. The kind of love he showed her she had only seen on TV and read in books. Kevin’s love was intuitive, tenacious and thoughtful. Her parents loved each other dearly, but not like this. Did she and Kevin have something special? Or, was it another American thing? Whatever it was, she could hardly believe it happened to her.
Sometimes, after Kevin’s own long days of work, he would have Chinese food delivered to the library ahead of his arrival. Other nights were more creative and romantic; he made her feel so special. The first of these special nights, he arrived about a half hour before closing time with several large bags in his hands. One of the bags contained dinner. Savory goodness emanated from it and filled the air as he rushed past her. She tried to follow him upstairs and help with the bags, but he urged her to stay downstairs and not come up until he called for her. Above her head, tables and chairs scraped across the floor and she wondered what he was up to. Good thing people rarely used the upstairs part of the library. She tried to take a peek from the bottom of the stairs, but she couldn’t see and gave up. People in the computer room wrapped up their sessions before she kicked them out, and other stragglers finally checked out their books. They took up enough time to keep her mind off the bustle upstairs. Once everyone had gone, she locked the doors. Kevin came downstairs, took her hand and led her to the surprise. He had the lights off, and she wondered what awaited her besides the savory goodness that flooded her nostrils the closer they got. A hint of chocolate excited her sweet tooth. Atop the stairs, she stood with her mouth gaped frozen in her tracks. Kevin stepped around her and pulled out a chair. Candles burned inside fancy bottles. A single rose stood tall in a narrow vase. Shiny glasses filled with red wine sparkled in the light of the flames. The savory goodness that taunted her laid on white, porcelain plates: salmon. Off to the side, she could have more if she wanted. Last but not least, a warm brownie on a gorgeous platter begged for her attention. Kevin outdid himself. How did she get so lucky?
After dinner, they got to work. He gathered the books from the book drop, and she checked them in. Then, he walked around, putting scattered books back and tidied up the shelves. Luckily for her, he was a Neat Nick too. When all the books were checked in, they put them away. She loved how they could still spend time together even while working, but how long could they go on that way? Once the high of being free of Trish wore off, would she burn herself out? She had youth on her side, but how long could she burn the candles at both ends? As much as she loved how Kevin stepped in, she needed help. Permanent help.
One night, Kevin announced he finally heard from the zoning board. Their petition had been approved, and the land had been officially re-classified as an art gallery. With the construction complete, and only landscaping and furniture needed, they could finally consider opening! Because they both had full-time jobs they intended to keep, he thought it would be best if they hired a staff to run the place for them. Naturally, they would spend a lot of time there anyway, but the day to day operations would belong to someone else. Juliana liked the idea and admitted having concerns about potentially having two jobs. She asked if she could come to the interviews to learn and observe for when she felt prepared to hire her own staff. Of course, Kevin intended for her to come so they could meet her and understand what they were getting into.
After getting the word out, Kevin received a few applications and commenced the interviewing process. Juliana enjoyed seeing a bit of vulnerability in him when he disclosed he had never been in the position to hire anyone and was a little bit nervous. His goal, however, was to simply have a conversation and feel the candidates out. He did want them to know a thing or two about art, but he wanted people who were passionate like them and would treat their business as their own. Art galleries in that area were small places and typically not crowded unless large parties such as school groups flooded it. Even still, they didn’t require much managing. One person could manage it just fine, and two would be perfect. In order to give the staff the relief it needed, and not bleed Kevin dry, he decided three people would be enough to start. He would have to fund the salaries until the gallery began making money, so Juliana suggested he speak with her accountant so he wouldn’t have to worry about payroll. Although Kevin met him previously, he was impressed with his services, and Mr. Maynard was glad to have the opportunity to serve them again.
The day of the interviews came finally, and Keviana was nervous and excited. They wanted to have them all in one day so the process wouldn’t be dragged out. Interviewing on a Sunday was odd, but all the candidates understood Juliana’s work schedule and most were relieved they wouldn’t have to take time off their current jobs.
The first person of the day was Karli Forbes.
She had one of those smiles that lit up a room, and Juliana loved her look and felt the professionalism she displayed was genuine. Although she didn’t have the art background Kevin wanted, Karli had everything else and more. She had managed businesses most of her career and started out managing a tiny office. Then, she moved out of the corporate arena to restaurants. Being a creative person at heart, she wanted to be involved in something she could be passionate about. Restaurants did it for a while, but when she saw the advertisement for the art gallery, she knew she had to apply.
“I felt…I felt connected, you know? Like, something inside me caught on fire! I hope that doesn’t sound crazy.”
Kevin looked fondly at Juliana. She was glad he felt the same way she did.
“That’s not crazy at all. We plan to supplement the income from art sales by renting the place out for events. How comfortable are you with coordinating events?”
Karli’s face beamed. “You know…I always knew I should be an event planner. I just never knew how to get started. I’ve been planning parties my whole life! Nothing to this scale, of course, but all the mechanics are still there.”
Juliana smiled. Was there anything this woman couldn’t do?
“I love your confidence. Now, to be more specific, here’s what we’re going to need. We’ll want to put together packages, so initially, we’ll need to find reputable businesses to work with like caterers, florists, etc. I’m a good negotiator, so we can work together on that, but those kinds of things are an immediate need and what we will be looking for from the manager.”
“I can handle it,” Karli said confidently.
Juliana didn’t have any questions for her, and Kevin had a few more particulars to go over. After shaking hands and seeing her out, they looked at each other in amazement. They had a winner on the first interview, no doubt, and hoped the rest of the day would be as profitable.
The next candidate was not as awesome as Karli. As a matter of fact, he was a zero. His name was Nathan Yoon, and they were both turned off by his unprofessional appearance and lack of interest in art. To make matters, worse, he creeped out Juliana with all the not-so-subtle flirting. Needless to say, the interview was very short.
The next candidate was only a step above the sleazy jerk. Her name was Vivienne York. She was another who was neither dressed to impress nor versed in the subject. When asked about her history with art, she went on and on about water colored ponies she would paint for her mother to hang on the refrigerator door. Kevin asked the question in multiple ways to gather if she had any other experience, but that was all she gave them. He also seemed to be disappointed that she hadn’t held a job for longer than five months. The last straw was her increased enthusiasm for the potential salary. Kevin had not disclosed how much he would be paying them, but she had ideas of her own.
“People who work in art galleries typically make a lot of money, right?”
The interview wasn’t as short as they wanted, but Kevin ended it as soon as he saw an opportunity.
He must have noticed the discouragement on Juliana’s face. “Don’t worry. I know it feels like we’re losing, but it’s ok. We don’t have to find them all today. It’s not like we’re opening tomorrow. We can take our time and find the right people.”
Juliana nodded. He was always so encouraging and unflappable.
The next woman was stunning. Juliana’s posture stiffened as she sashayed into the room. Kevin introduced himself, and Juliana should have smiled and done the same, but all the words seemed to flee from her mouth. The woman had long, black hair that looked like silk and framed her smooth, caramel face perfectly. Her eyes were like two chocolate covered almonds and her legs as long as the river. Not only was she beautiful, but also she had great style. She certainly knew how to make her outfit pop. Juliana would never have thought to wear a peach jacket on top of white and blue stripes. The woman’s long legs poured out of the dress into a pair of amazing shoes Juliana only ever dreamed of wearing. Liliana Harmon was her name, and she reminded her of an actress back home she used to idolize.
She was perfect and made Juliana feel so inadequate. As she looked at Liliana’s legs, she thought about her own thick legs she hid as much as possible. Liliana was so thin and shapely. Juliana’s thighs had gotten more difficult to fit in pants, and her chubby cheeks made her appear bigger than she really was. What if they hired her? Would Kevin find her more attractive? What if she were one of those evil women who went around destroying perfectly good relationships? When Kevin introduced her, Liliana seemed overly excited about them being in a relationship. That could have been part of her act and the beginning of the sabotage.
“So, tell us about you and art.”
“Well, I’ve always been an artist, even as a child. I drew pictures and entered art contests. I even enrolled in art school. I got married, and we had children pretty quickly so I decided to put school on pause.”
Juliana was glad to hear she had a husband and children. Perhaps she wasn’t a threat to her after all. Still, she remained guarded.
“But, then…” Liliana’s eyes puffed up, but she took a deep breath and choked back whatever tried to overtake her. “My husband died recently. He had life insurance, so we’re not in desperate need, but I want to save that money for my boys to go to college when the time comes. So…yeah.” She tried to smile. “I feel pretty lucky this opportunity came up seeing as how I don’t have my degree yet. I mean, I’m not assuming you’re going to hire me, of course, but art jobs are so scarce. I feel lucky for one to pop-up in my own town just minutes from my house!”
Juliana felt terrible for how she judged her. The one thing her mother harped on the most was judging others. Such a slippery slope it was, and she had slid down quite quickly. She shed a few tears as the disappointment set in. Kevin and Liliana probably assumed she was moved by the story. Good thing because she didn’t want to tell him about the awful thoughts she had about their potential employee.
The last candidate of the day was Nickolas Brinkley, and he looked familiar.
“Picasso?” he said to her.
It was him: the nameless man who never joined the art club. She didn’t recognize him without the hat.
“Where’ve you been hiding, young lady?”
They all laughed.
“My job. I’ve been very busy.”
He looked around the place. “I see! You’ve been doing big things.”
“It’s nice to meet you…formally.”
“You didn’t know Nick?”
She shrugged. “I never knew his name, but we spoke a few times.”
“Yeah…she painted my picture on the sly too.”
They shared another laugh. It felt good to have a bond with one of the candidates. Even though she didn’t know him personally, she knew he was serious, and Kevin did too. She could tell from his line of questioning his art background didn’t need to be discussed. He was just making sure he’d be a good fit as an employee.
By the time interviews were over, it was dark outside. They spent the entire day getting to know people in hopes of getting their business off the ground. Although Kevin said they didn’t need to find all three people in one day, Juliana was fairly certain three of the candidates would work and hoped Kevin felt the same way.


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- One-third of households in the West Bank and Gaza are food insecure
- The unemployment rate fluctuates wildly, especially in Gaza, where it stands at 42%
- 26% of all Palestinians live in poverty (defined as less than $2 per day)
Sources: UN, PCBS
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In the rural areas of Palestine and Palestinian refugee camps in the region, thousands face that hardship every day. UNRWA and international aid organizations do what they can, but the need is vast.
The problem isn’t limited to children—all generations are impacted. In Palestine, one out of every three households are food insecure.
Nearly two-thirds of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon report a lack of regular access to nutritious food.
Families that experience chronic disease, disability or are headed by women, are even more vulnerable.
Those who cannot afford regular access to nutritious food must reduce their food portions or skip meals. Many regularly go without eating for an entire day.
Increasing instability in the region and the influx of Palestinian refugees from Syria to Lebanon cause unemployment, greater poverty and deeper food insecurity.
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In the wake of last month’s “friendly fire” slaying of Police Officer Omar Edwards in Harlem, the NYPD has turned to a noted academic to reduce racial bias in the department’s practices, according to a letter made public today.
Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly wrote Gov. Paterson to say the department has hired Joshua Correll, an assistant professor in psychology at the University of Chicago, to “assist us in examining the adequacy and appropriateness of our current training practices.”
“He will help us in devising new methods to further reduce the potential influence of racial bias in policing practices,” Kelly wrote.
“Dr. Correll has been at the forefront of important work with police departments across the country studying the presence of racial bias in a police officer’s decision to shoot and how that bias can be controlled through training,” Kelly told the governor.
Correll “examines intergroup relations, stereotyping and prejudice,” says a school web page. “He is particularly interested in the racial aspects of encounters between the police and the public.”
Edwards, who was black, was shot and killed by a white plainclothes anti-crime cop in Harlem on the evening of May 28 when Edwards confronted a suspected car thief who broke into his car.
Police Officer Andrew Dunton, who is white, was not aware that Edwards’ was a cop and fired at him when he turned toward him with a gun in his hand, police have said.
Correll would be paid for by the Police Foundation, a charity that supports NYPD initiatives, said department spokesman Paul Browne. The professor’s salary and the terms of his contract were still being worked out.
Kelly’s letter informed Paterson of a number of other initiatives the department was undertaking to reduce the likelihood of a similar “friendly fire” tragedy:
í The NYPD has requested the assistance of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (ICAP) “in gaining the expertise of law enforcement executives from around the country.”
í The NYPD has also solicited input from its own fraternal organizations, among them the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the Guardians Society, the Hispanic Society, the Latino Officers Association and the Asian Jade Society.
í Re-training the department’s officers in “confrontation situations” and developing a new training video that is now in the works for newly assigned undercover cops.
í Exploring new technology “that would be capable of minimizing the likelihood of mistaken identification incidents.”

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Adobe: Creative Suite 3.0 won't ship till "later in Spring"Although Adobe Systems has confirmed plans to announce its Creative Suite 3.0 bundles at a special event later this month, it does not plan to ship the software until later in the Spring.
"We are announcing Creative Suite 3 on March 27th," Cara Cassidy, a member of Adobe's Creative Solutions PR team, wrote in a blog posting this week. "However, the software will not ship until later in Spring 2007."
In her blog posting, Cassidy confirmed that Adobe will be celebrating the launch at an event in New York City that will be webcast live at 3:30pm ET.
"During the webcast, Adobe will reveal the features and suite configurations that make this the largest software release in Adobe's 25 year history," she wrote.
Cassidy added that details on how to view the March 27th webcast will be available on Adobe.com later this week.
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More information about UTD >>>UTD – EN
Axle Counter BROS is used to control occupancy of the railway sections. The device is placed into a standard 19-inch 3U height rack and it is mounted inside the relay room of the railway station, automatic block system, or level crossing.
Axle Counter BROS uses sensor pairs (SP) at the end of each section and it counts in axles that have entered the section, and counts out axles that have left the section. Sensor pair consists of two sensors (wheel detectors) which are placed next to each other on the rail.
In addition to the basic function of detecting the presence or the arrival of the train wheel, sensor pair also provides detection of the direction and speed of rail vehicles.
Providing outputs for 8 sections and having up to 12 directly connected sensor pairs, BROS device is perfectly suitable for usage within station interlocking system, as а relatively small number of devices can control all sections of the small, medium or large railway stations.
In the case using BROS for controlling occupancy within automatic signaling block (ABS), only two wires are enough for communication with adjacent axle counters, alternatively optical fiber communication can be used for communication between two BROS devices.
BROS has two modems, which enable communication with maximum two neighboring axle counters, which is important for usage within ABS.
BROS supports all section topologies. Configuration stored in non-volatile memory provides all possible combinations between sensor pairs and relay outputs.
More information about BROS Train Axle Counter >>>>> Axel Counter BROS – EN
LL-000-m is an LED light source used for main railway signals, designed as a replacement for two filament light bulbs on relay interlocking (SpDrS-64 or Domino55). LL-000-m provides full compatibility with the light bulb interface, i.e. day-time, night-time and blinking operation as well as continuous auxiliary filament test on the red aspect. Due to the complex operating requirements of a relay interlocking, LL-000-m implements a modular and flexible design capable of supporting wide range of operating conditions, applicable on different types of interlocking systems. When used on the SpDrS-64, LL-000-m doesn’t require any modifications on the interlocking system, other than replacing light bulb housing with LL-000-m or replacing just light bulb with LED module.
The main advantage of the LED signal over the incandescent light bulb signal (for SpDrS-64, Domino 55, or any other relay-based interlocking systems) is its considerably longer lifetime and availability which greatly reduces maintenance cost. LL-000-m can also satisfy different electronic interlocking requirements.
This use case proves the advantage of the modular design as it reduces the costs of adapting LL-000-m to different kinds of interlockings. The light source of LL-000-m consists of several individually controlled and monitored high-current LEDs. LL-000-m proves that bulk glass lenses and light bulbs are not necessary. Due to the fact that LL-000-m uses color LEDs, color filters are also not necessary. This also means that color phantom signals are not possible.
This use case was successfully proven on railway infrastructure where around 3000 pcs of LED signals of the Institute Mihajlo Pupin were installed and commissioned on Railway corridor sections.
More information about Railway LED signal >>> Railway LED signals – EN
LED railway indicator signal IND-00 ( IND-01 and IND-02) is developed specifically to provide alphanumeric characters and symbolic drawings, as addition to main railway signal. It can also be used for metro and trams.
Due to the complex operating requirements of a railway relay interlocking, IND-00 implements a modular and flexible design capable of supporting wide range of operating conditions, applicable on different types of relay interlocking systems, too. LED indicators IND1 and IND2 reduces cost of adapting railway indicators to different kind of interlockings.
More information about LED indicator signal >>>>
The basic idea of interlocking system is to secure a safe journey of trains and avoid risk of conflicting movements through an arrangement of tracks such as junctions or crossings. And we, at the Mihajlo Pupin Institute, designed MMI10 – safety HMI (Human Machine Interface) system for administrating, monitoring and controlling one or more railroad interlocking devices. It provides a graphics-based visualization that makes railroad standards compliant with user interface, safe and easy to use at the same time. It’s highly customizable and available in different languages.
More information about MMI10 HMI >>>>
Primary function of m2SCD device is implementation of railway signal interlocking on four routes.
Basic configuration of the device supports control and driving of four signal lights and four announcing signals.
Device can be configured to control lower number of entrance routes or expansion for greater number of routes. In that case all descriptions can be expanded on additional entrance routes.
Complete equipment is placed in standard 19“ industrial rack enclosure. Complete device consists of: batteries, battery charger, inverter for signal power supply, axle sensors and logic for signal interlocking and entrance route enabling and clearing.
Control panel is used to set and clear entrance route and to display signal, sensor and system state. Control panel is freely movable and can be placed in the closed or on the appropriate traffic control desk independently from the rack enclosure (this has to be defined in project documentation).
More information >>>>> Mini m2SCD – EN
The Registrophone (digital voice recorder) Pupin-Atis VC-MDx is used for recording and archiving conversations between participants on telephone and radio links. It consists of a computer with associated peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor, external speakers) and an alarm (external) unit.
In the computer itself, there are interface boards in the form of PCI cards whose basic function is to detect and record traffic on telephone and radio lines. Dedicated software installed on the computer processes recordings that interface boards collect from telephone and radio lines and archive them as such on internal hard drives. This software allows you to listen to conversations that are in progress, those that have already been archived, and to transfer archived
recordings to some permanent memory.
The alarm unit is located at the dispatcher’s desk and its role is to monitor the operation of the registrophone and in the event of any irregularity in the operation of the registrophone audibly and visually inform the dispatcher about the malfunction.
The registrophone computer is in the form of a standard desktop housing with associated peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor, external speakers), and is mounted within the railway station room where telephone and radio connections used by the dispatcher in daily work are located.
The registrophone can record and archive up to 256 telephone or radio channels. Telephone and radio connections that are recorded are routed from the terminal block with the cable to the 50-pin connector on the registrophone interface boards. The recordings on the registrophone can be accessed locally and remotely (provided there is a LAN connection between the registrophone and the client computer with the appropriate software).
More information on: Registrophone – EN
The railway radio dispatch system is used for the transmission of speech and commands between the rail vehicle and the radio dispatch center. The system
consists of a dispatch center, fixed railway radio base stations deployed along the rail, a modulation line, and mobile radio stations located in rail vehicles.
In the existing analog system, the connection between the dispatch center and the fixed radio stations is wired, while the connection between the fixed and mobile radio stations is wireless, realized by radio waves. The modulation line can be with optical fiber or may be a four-wire connection, where one pair is used to send information in the direction from the dispatch center to the rail vehicles, while the other pair is used to send information in the direction from the rail vehicle to the dispatch center.
The digital radio dispatch center (D-RDC) is designed to be fully compatible with the existing analog dispatch center by supporting all currently used services with the possibility to easily add new ones. This enables easy replacement of existing analog dispatch center with the new D-RDC systems, without any modifications done on modulation lines, fixed railway radio stations, and mobile radio stations in rail vehicles.
The entire manipulation of the D-RDC system is performed through the dispatch control panel. The control panel allows you to view the history of sent commands, and the history of received notifications, to send commands to the rail vehicle, to receive notifications from the rail vehicle, initiate calls to the rail vehicle, and receive calls from the rail vehicle, as well as to test fixed radio base stations.
More information: Railway D-RDC System – EN
The GS20 point heating system is based on a flexible architecture and can be adapted to any design requirement and any topology. This system can be centralized, decentralized, autonomous, or integrated into a centralized monitoring and control system.
GS20 System is powered from the Overhead contact line by pole-mounted substations or some other alternative power source. The system itself includes HMI workstation, SCADA subsystem, distribution cabinets, connection cabinets, electric heaters, and electrical cables for connection, control, and signaling. It is designed for easy handling and easy fault detection.
The system is designed so that tests can be performed to check and determine the failures of individual heaters.
The heaters are switched on, in normal operation, sequentially one after the other with a predetermined delay, in order to reduce the load on the electrical network.
The current state of the system can be monitored at the HMI workstation in the traffic office of the train dispatcher, and any irregularities are further highlighted. PLC controllers installed in each distribution cabinet communicate with the control system. The heater is switched on according to the relay command principle in order to reduce electric shocks and network load.
More information: Station point heating system – GS20 – EN


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While the headlines on the fiscal cliff negotiations are about wrangling over the top individual tax rates, multinational corporations are quietly lobbying for an agreement to move the U.S. international tax rules to a territorial system.
Members of the so-called Fix the Debt Campaign have called for massive cuts to social programs while seeking additional tax breaks for their own companies. A move to a territorial system could give the 63 publicly-held companies in the Fix the Debt campaign an immediate windfall of up to $134 billion and would massively increase their incentives to move even more profits offshore, where they would then be permanently exempted from U.S. taxes. Terrible-torial.
Meanwhile, defense contractors that exhort Congress to find a “reasonable approach” are also lobbying for permanent tax breaks on their offshore earnings. And major corporations complain (perennially) about having to pay U.S. taxes on any foreign cash they decide to bring home.
Moving to a territorial tax system would be a disaster for the U.S. Treasury and an open invitation for multinational companies to intensify their offshore shenanigans. Our fact sheet explains why. For an illustration of why it’s such a bad idea, you only need to look at headlines from the U.K. Because of their territorial tax system, they are unable to collect corporate income tax from U.S. corporate giants Starbucks, Amazon, and Google who are profiting wildly from sales and business in the U.K. Recently, these multinational giants were hauled before Parliament to explain their “immoral” tax-dodging behavior.
The U.S. already collects only a fraction of the taxes corporations owe on their profits; why would we move to a system that makes the problem even worse?


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I've been lucky in not having lost any of my nearest and dearest to war, but I have inherited my great uncle's military trunk as my coffee table--he was a casualty in WWII. My dad never spoke about his time in Korea except to give us the impression that he was always well behind the lines doing boring stuff, but with his passing and the loss of my uncle this past year, I learned more than I ever had before about some of what they did when they served together. Some of it was the kind of stuff that many men would brag about afterwards, but there must have been some horrors too, to so tie his tongue on that subject--when he was so voluble about everything else. Fortunately, when he was speaking about tea, I listened.
No picnic for tea here, unless going out into the yard to have some tea counts. This has been a househunting weekend--the excitement of a beautifully staged open house, the horror of the financial implications of terrifyingly high purchase prices, the fun puzzles of 'how could I fit my stuff into THIS house? where would TeaCentral be?' one place I'm looking at has a series of perfect outoor tea nooks.
Starting the day with the end of a pouch of Wu Niu Zao green tea from Norbu, brewed in a Petr Novak shiboridashi, and drinking out of my Cory Lum 'beach' bildoro yunomi.
A few times I've been very quiet on eBay auction items hoping no one would sneak in and run away with the auction, but there have also been one or two times where I've posted a link to an item on etsy hoping someone else would buy it, and save me from my own TAD. So it goes both ways!
One I kept quiet about, and that still had an underbidder who pushed the price up more than 3 times the original minimum bid:Kazuwa guinomi
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and here's one
I was hoping someone would save me from, and indeed, it sold to someone else before I broke down and bought it. But then when he posted this one
I was very quiet while it grew on me...

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Chassé means “to chase” in French. The chassé is a typical traveling movement in which the lead foot is chased by the supporting foot. Chassé can be performed going forward, on a diagonal, or à la seconde (to the side). In this video, chassés from first to second position moving side-to-side are demonstrated, along with a chassé forward from 3rd to 4th position.
Chassés are a very simple and fun step to do, which is why they are typical taught in the first year of ballet classes (in the RAD syllabus, the French term “chassé” is replaced with the English term “gallops”). Chassés are used to quickly cross the stage, as well as performed as an intermediate step between other choreographic elements, including turns, jumps and arabesques. Chassés are always performed in the quick allegro rhythm.
We have been performing chassés in both Ballet Basics and the Intermediate class this semester, and balancing it with tendu par terre en croix (extensions of the leg keeping our pointed toes on the floor), sauté changement (upward jumps with changing feet) in 3rd positions in Basics, arabesques, and some quick footwork sur le cou de pieds (with one foot pointed at the ankle) in the Intermediate class. This versatile step is a great way to work the legs and travel the floor – and it’s just plain fun, too!
Though chasses always reminding me of something… 😉


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Komos beach is so wide and long that it doesn’t get overcrowded even in the middle of August. It stretches over 2 km along the south coast west of Matala, and is up to 40m wide.
This marvelous Komos beach is covered with fine golden sand and framed by natural dunes and cliffs, Tamarisk trees and sand lilies (Pancratium maritimum). At its western part after the settlement of Kalamaki, it is a paradise for nudists.
At Komos beach in front of the settlement Kalamaki a lots of sun chairs and umbrellas are offered and the visitor can also choose among a lot of taverns and coffee shops directly at the water front.
At the eastern end is a tavern, the lifeguard, umbrellas and sunbeds, as well as toilets and a shower.
Though Komos beach is famous for its crystal clear waters and the fine sand, caution is needed because the seabed is covered by a rocky layer, not just sand. The beach is often affected by the strong westerly winds blowing at this part of the island, and especially on those days visitors should pay special attention to the waves.
As the evening falls over Komos beach, one can enjoy also the breathtaking sunsets over the Paximadia islets.
At the beach you find yourself in the company the of sea turtle Caretta caretta, which buries its eggs in the sand dunes. Please pay attention to the nests marked annually by Archelon (Association for the Protection of the Marine Turtle Greece).


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Scorpion Margeson Stabbed
Despite being stabbed during a fight outside an Albuquerque strip club, defenseman Stephen Margeson will play this week. The stabbing took place on Wednesday December 4th. Police reports say Margeson and teammate Jason Schultz went to TD's Show Club, But were denied entrance because either they or members of their group were drunk. They reportedly got into a confrontation with a security guard and that's when Margeson was stabbed in the back. Action 7 Sports also reports that the trip to the club followed a team party and as part of an apparent rookie ritual, the players were dressed like cheerleaders.


Every year since 1996, Deadheads have commemorated the first nine days of August as the Days Between. The title of the last of the 61 songs he wrote with Robert Hunter, it signifies the 53-year gap between Jerry Garcia’s birth on the 1st of August 1942 and his death on the 9th of August 1995. This year, Jerry would have been 70 years old.
There were days, and there were days
And there were days I know
When all we ever wanted
Was to learn and love and grow
Once we grew into our shoes
We told them where to go
Walked halfway around the world
On promise of the glow
Stood upon a mountain top
Walked barefoot in the snow
Gave the best we had to give
How much we’ll never know
We’ll never know
Dead.net has some words, music and pictures, as you’d expect. Maybe you have a song you’d like to post – or request be added to this playlist*, starting with one of my favourites, Black Peter. Jerry loved a sad song, and this one doesn’t end happily, but there’s still joy in his playing and heart in his voice. From New Year’s Eve, 1972.
*for more information, see next page.
Tracks added to Black Peter:
2. Friend Of The Devil, as requested by tfd. A slower version, from May 1977, with Donna enhancing the effect.
3. Black Muddy River. The last song Jerry sang on stage with the Dead, on 9th July, 1995. At one point, he actually seems to sing ‘last muddy river’. Blub.
4. Señor (Tales of Yankee Power). Jerry also loved Dylan’s songs. Here he is with his own band in 1990.
5. Scarlet Begonias/Fire On The Mountain, from May 8th, 1977 as requested by amy.
6. Uncle John’s Band. Another amy choice. This version is from November, 1973.
7. Viola Lee Blues. Some great acid mayhem from April, 1969. Garcia takes Clapton’s standard three-note blues riff for a trip to places EC never knew existed.
8. Milestones. A ‘suitably weird’ acoustic take on the Miles Davis tune from February 1992, with David Grisman on mandolin.
9. Stella Blue. One of Robert and Jerry’s most beautiful songs. This is from the end of an Other One sequence played in June 1974. The excellent lyrics kick off with these poignantly appropriate lines:
All the years combine
They melt into a dream
A broken angel sings
From a guitar
Finally, at gf’s suggestion, here’s Jerry at home on stage, playing and singing to his friends in September 1980.


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Lois Crisler - Nature - 2000 - 238 pages
Crisler relates her seven years of experience sharing her remote Colorado cabin with orphaned wolf club she and her husband reared. The result is an often-heartbreaking ...
Billie Wright - Alaska - 1991 - 278 pages
The author recounts the first year she and her husband spent in the remote Brooks Range country of Alaska and their attempts to live like the Eskimo
Robert Busch - Nature - 1994 - 189 pages
A collection of essays on wolves offers anecdotes on hunting, playing, howling, and scent-markings

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Toronto is the densely populated city of Canada and the heart of action in Canada. Toronto is one of the cities that is home to a variety of cultures and traditions. Not only is it different in the ethnicity accounts but it also addresses a lot of people who were not even born in Canada.
Come in and around Toronto
If flights are your preferred travel, you may choose to land at the Toronto Pearson International Airport. Toronto City Center Airport and Hamilton International Airport are also good alternatives to airline travelers. Bus and train are also two very convenient and convenient means to approach Toronto in terms of financial costs. Within the city you can choose the GO Transit system, which is primarily based on amalgamation of regional train and bus services. If you find it more convenient to travel by subway, this choice is also useful in Toronto.
Mostly, the Toronto climate is evident by its typically cool and ice cold cold winters. However, the extreme temperatures in other parts of Canada are quite few and far apart. The vast majority of Canada have to experience some winters, but this is not the case for Toronto. After this, do not assume that the winters will be everywhere near heat they are moderately cold for the most part.
Toronto is home to people of all races and cultures; since everyone has their own way of enjoying their nights. Pubs, bars or clubs, nothing is entertainment in Toronto. Whether you love to hang all night or sleep peacefully, Toronto fits all the individual needs of the various people who visit or stay here.
Colorful Activities to Pamper
There is no shortage of parks, amusement parks, museums, art galleries or even theaters in Toronto. Go and visit them, have fun going hand in hand with your spouse, watching your kids riding in amusement parks or sharing a laugh with your family while watching comedy games. Beaches along Ontario Lake are also beautiful. If you love beaches and beach sports activities, be sure to spoil them and make the most of your trip.
Being as ethically diverse as Toronto is, it offers the most reliable and delicious options with regard to cultural meals. Since there are many options for eating out in Toronto, you can eat heartily for a small amount of money. Toronto addresses people with a wide range of tastes in food, music and party style. Here are possibilities endless, and there are also the possibilities.
There is an abundance of accommodations in Toronto. Hotels, motels and hostels, all available on all budgets. There are an abundance of hostels and hotels outside the downtown area. The price range may in some way be reasonable or too expensive depending on your own preference. Rooms may have a price of up to $ 150 or more subject to your own specifications, needs and requirements. A single bed can cost around $ 20- $ 40, and the most reasonable option, ie. motel can easily get a fare within a range of $ 60- $ 80.

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Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
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Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

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Volkswagen Expects EV Profits to Match Gas Cars Earlier than Planned
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess spoke virtually at the automaker’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, singing praises about the company’s financial success last year.
Diess said that Volkswagen had a successful 2021, boasting a strong operating result as the company makes major shifts toward electrification, as detailed in a press release on Thursday.
Diess said, “We delivered in 2021. Backed by good crisis management, we are financially robust and have strengthened our resilience. At the same time, we have made major progress in implementing our NEW AUTO strategy. We will continue to forge ahead with our realignment in 2022, despite the geopolitical and economic challenges. Our teams are keen to change the world of mobility.”
VW CEO Rides in First ID. Buzz Autonomous Test Drive [VIDEO] https://t.co/0vT8ZoVcnR
— TeslaNorth.com (@RealTeslaNorth) April 15, 2022
The release goes on to detail the company’s sustainability strategy and its EV platform, among other subjects still.
In Europe, Volkswagen says one out of every four EVs came from Volkswagen last year.
In the U.S. last year, the automaker saw a battery-electric market share of around 8 percent, nearly doubling its market share for internal combustion engines.
China, which accounts for the world’s largest auto market by numbers, Volkswagen delivered around 93,000 EVs in 2021, quadrupling what it was in 2020.
Diess also said electric vehicle profits are expected to match those of its gas vehicles, sooner than planned. “We expect the e-mobility business to match the profitability of our combustion engine business earlier than planned,” said the CEO. ”
Because we are rolling out our e-mobility toolkits across the board, converting a growing number of production plants and selling our technology to competitors such as Ford,” said Diess.