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If you are trying to cool your solarium, in some cases a simple window air conditioner may work. If your current HVAC system does not penetrate the sunny room, the window air conditioner can effectively cool the room. If you use this option, just keep a few things in mind. The window air conditioner will not be connected to the rest of your system, so you will have to turn it on yourself every time you want to use the room. Because of this, it may take some time to cool down. Having a separate window air conditioner may also increase your electricity bill by a small amount each month.
If you want to make your sunroom a little warmer, the room heater can work instead of a larger heating element. They are economical and easy to use, but they have a few drawbacks. Like the window air conditioner, it is not connected to the rest of the HVAC equipment, so you need to turn it on manually every time. It may also take some extra time to warm up your sunny room. However, depending on the size of your sunroom, a space heater may be a reliable option that can be made by https://lookingglassluxe.com/ .
Extended ventilation openings for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
This is more expensive than buying a heater or window unit, but it can be a much more efficient way to heat or cool your solarium. Expanding the ventilation openings for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning in a solarium can cost extra work. It connects your tanning bed with the rest of the HVAC system in your home, giving you a number of advantages.
First, you do not have to worry about manually turning on the heater or air conditioner every time you enter your sunbed. You have already set up your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system to maintain a certain temperature in your home, so that your sunbed will now also have a comfortable temperature. You also do not have to worry about extra bills for electricity from a heater or air conditioner. Another advantage is that your sunbed can use any “smart” technology that you use in your home, such as a programmable thermostat. You just need to make sure that your current equipment can handle the cooling or heating of extra space.
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Off-Highway Research has tipped sales of hydraulic excavators in China to grow 40% this year – after a 125% year-on-year rise to just under 100,000 units in 2017
Sales of hydraulic excavators in China rose an eye-catching 125% in 2017 to just under 100,000 units. According to Off-Highway Research’s (OHR) latest equipment analysis on the sector, sales will grow a further 40% this year to take the market to the peak of its cycle.
OHR says the sharp rise in excavator sales has been due to a number of factors, including the launch of major infrastructure projects, the introduction of Public Private Partnership (PPP) financing models and the clearing of old stocks and used machines from the market following the 2012-2016 downturn.
In addition to meeting rising domestic demand, manufacturers in China have been exporting machines in increasing numbers over the last three years. This includes international OEMs with a footprint in China, as well as indigenous companies.
OHR, a leading global construction equipment market research consultancy, tips excavator sales to stay reasonably high for the next four years. However, 2018 is expected to be the high-water mark in the current cycle. Slower growth in real estate projects and a reduction in PPP activity is likely to impact on sales. On the other hand, stricter environmental policies and the forthcoming introduction of China IV emissions laws could, says OHR, see an accelerated machine replacement cycle take hold.


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Spartacus3D understands in what extend Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) is a natural fit for aerospace manufacturing, even though it still has space for improvement before it can unleash its full potential for this exciting industry.
Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) offers superior flexibility in terms of feasible geometries and creates more space to innovate and explore new design. It allows designers to better serve maximum performance without need to accommodate manufacturing limitations. Complex components can be built up out of a variety of plastics and particularly metals such as steel or aluminium.
ALM undoubtedly helps reduce weight of aerospace components by printing more efficient geometries, topologically optimized and lattice structures that carve out significant amounts of unnecessary material.
One of the most promising developments in metal ALM production systems concerns the real-time and closed-loop in-process quality control. In powder-bed ALM processes, the material is elaborated in parallel, as the part is shaped.

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Acoustic Imaging of the Human Respiratory System
- Master Thesis
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- 11 Mar 2015
- Research Areas
For a current research project (CULA - Computerized Lung Sound Analysis) we developed a multichannel recording device, which enables simultaneous recording of lung sound at several positions on the posterior chest. It is an effective non-invasive tool to monitor the respiratory system.
Most lung diseases cause distinct adventitious lung sound, like wheezes and crackles. However, some lung diseases (e.g. pneumothorax) only result in an attenuation of the lung sounds around affected regions. By illustrating the spatial changes in energy intensity we could provide a simple diagnostic tool for physicians.
- literature review
- implementation of a suitalbe algorithm
- motivation and interest in the topic
- knowledge in signal processing and acoustics
- good MATLAB skills
 M. Kompis, H. Pasterkamp, and G. R. Wodicka, “Acoustic imaging of the human chest,” Chest Journal, vol. 120, no. 4, pp. 1309–1321, 2001.
 H. D. Becker, M. Slawik, T. Miyazawa, and M. Gat, “Vibration response imaging as a new tool for interventional-bronchoscopy outcome assessment: a prospective pilot study,” Respiration, vol. 77, no. 2, p. 179, 2009.


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IDAHO ELEVATOR SAFETY CODE ACT
39-8617. Annual renewal. Certificates to operate shall be renewed annually by making application to the division on such forms as the division may prescribe. Successful application shall require payment of the annual renewal fee and submission of a satisfactory routine inspection form, provided however, that on each five (5) year anniversary of issuance of the certificate, successful application shall require payment of the annual renewal fee and submission of a satisfactory periodic inspection form.
[39-8617, added 2004, ch. 359, sec. 1, p. 1073.]


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Farrakhan Makes Anti-Semitic Speech
Posted: December 4, 2003
Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, lashed out with a vicious attack on Jews in his November 23, 2003 sermon to followers at Mosque Maryam, the NOI headquarters in Chicago. In his two-hour speech, Minister Farrakhan depicted Jews as "masters of Hollywood" who are poisoning American society with "filth and indecency."
Farrakhan also accused Jews of tampering with the Bible and promoting moral decay around the world.
"There are beautiful members of the Jewish community who are trying their utmost to follow the law and the teachings of Moses and the prophets that God sent to Israel," Mr. Farrakhan intoned. "But there's another Jew who is not really a Jew; he is an imposter posing as a Jew.
"In the Bible, in the Book of Revelations, says -- listen, listen, listen, then go check it out for yourself, you have a Bible -- those who say they are Jews and are not, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan. Who are the masters of Hollywood? How could you be a righteous Jew and promote that which is forbidden by the God of Israel? Come on now, how could you be a righteous Jew and publish the filth that is published daily, feeding the minds of the American people and the people of the world filth and indecency, and making it fair seeming in their eyes," Farrakhan said.
Farrakhan has long expressed anti-Semitic and anti-white rhetoric which has marked him as a notable figure on the extremist scene. In past remarks, he has expressed hostility toward Jews and repeated the canard about Jews having too much control of government, the entertainment industry and African-Americans.
More recently, Farrakhan has made efforts to dampen his charged rhetoric while insisting that he is not an anti-Semite.
In an interview with The New York Sun, Abraham H. Foxman, National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, said that mainstream Jewish groups had not been convinced by Farrakhan's efforts to mend fences with the Jewish community, and that his most recent remarks show that Farrakhan has returned to his anti-Semitism.
"For a while, Mr. Farrakhan contained his anti-Semitism and tried to restrain himself," Mr. Foxman told the Sun. "When now anti-Semitism is so upfront over the world -- from the Prime Minister of Malaysia, to the composer of Zorba to the bin Ladens and those who speak in his name -- I guess Mr. Farrakhan no longer feels the need to be restrained."

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In rehab, we can see a lot of different types of complicated conditions. Brain injury, spinal cord impairment, multiple trauma and chronic illnesses… these impairments can lead to their own host of complicated side effects. And one of the most intimidating issues that can rear its ugly head is sympathetic dysfunction or overactivity. This can be challenging to deal with, and even to understand- I have heard (and been guilty of!) mixing up autonomic dysreflexia and sympathetic storming in rehab, when I have encountered them. Here, we want to examine- what is the difference between these two conditions? What should I know? And how best can I deal with it as a rehab clinician?
First- a quick review that will help understand the reasons that these conditions can occur! Let’s revise the sympathetic system.
The sympathetic nervous system
The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is a part of the autonomic (unconscious) nervous system. When we try to explain the SNS, the concept of ‘fight-or-flight’ is often brought up- an involuntary bodily response to protect us from perceived danger. The lack of conscious control of the SNS is key to its protective function- by producing its localized reactions to stimuli (internal or external), it prepares the body to deal with a potentially dangerous situation. The SNS will cool the body in response to external heat, by sweating; increase adrenaline to the muscles in response to stress; and narrow the focus/concentration of the mind in response to fear.
When triggered by a stressor, the SNS will kick into high gear- releasing a high level of epinephrine, increasing heart rate and cardiac output, pupillary dilation, skeletal muscle vasodilation and gastrointestinal vasoconstriction.
These functions of the SNS cause a cascade effect, and in an unimpaired system- sustained SNS overactivity can cause a variety of physiological consequences, such as hyperglycemia (which may lead to Type 2 Diabetes) and hypertension, which can lead to cardiovascular disease,
The effect of an overstimulated SNS system in a person with spinal cord or brain injury, however, can lead to an uncontrolled and dangerous response.
Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is considered a Medical Emergency in Rehab Medicine- and for good reason. It is defined as a life-threatening condition, that can occur in patients with a spinal cord injury at the level of T6 (or above) because of unchecked sympathetic response.
The prevalence of Autonomic Dysreflexia is variously reported to range from 20 to 70%- in other words, an essential condition to be able to recognize, treat and manage, if you work in the rehab field!
Luckily for most people- AD can easily be prevented and treated if it occurs!
Let’s have a look at how this condition presents in those post spinal cord injury. Some the symptoms of AD can include: high blood pressure, pounding headache, flushed face and sweating above the level of the injury, goosebumps, stuffy nose, and a slowed pulse (<60bpm). Normal Blood pressure in those with a SCI above T6 runs lower than the average, with systolic in the 90-110 mm range. Therefore, if your patient is presenting with headache and a BP of 140 systolic, you should be very concerned about the possibility of AD.
These symptoms can vary based in the individual- but can lead to a serious event, such as a stroke, if not addressed immediately.
Autonomic dysreflexia is caused by a noxious stimulant below the level of the injury. This could be bladder related, as in (commonly) a kink in the catheter tubing, UTI, or other bladder irritation; bowel-related, such as pain from infections/hemorrhoids, distended bowel; other skin irritation like ingrown toenails, sunburn, overly tight clothing, or bruising/abrasions; or other stimulation such as menstrual cramps, sexual activity, labor, or bone injury/fracture.
Knowing the symptoms of Autonomic Dysreflexia for those who are at risk, the rehab clinicians treating them, and their caregivers- is paramount. The correct action must be taken quickly in order to avoid serious consequence.
What should a rehab clinician do?
|Educate your patient about the signs/symptoms of AD.|
|Learn the person’s ‘typical’ resting BP, and explain that a reading of 20-40 mm HG above baseline is cause for concern (which may read like a ‘normal’ BP in a person without SCI!).|
|Move to a position that will cause blood to flow to your feet. Sit your patient up to 90 degrees, and lower the legs.|
|Loosen or remove tight clothing and socks/shoes.|
|Check the catheter (if applicable), and ensure that there is no visible blockage/distended bladder.|
|Examine for other noxious or painful stimuli.|
|Check the BP reading every 5 minutes to ensure that the readings are not worsening.|
|Certain medications can be used to manage the mixed signals with regard to blood pressure; and may require administration if removal of the visible noxious stim does not stabilize the patient- such as vasodilators, nitroglycerine, nitrates, and so on.|
|The majority of the role of the clinician, however, should be focused on prevention! Ensure that a bladder and bowel program/schedule is established and adhered to, educate your patient about protecting and examining the skin and limbs below the waist level.|
Officially known as Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity, which describes the sudden onset and recurrence of these ‘storms’; as well as the sympathetic system involvement and function, in the moment of attack. The paroxysms cause an increase (hyperactivity) of the circulating corticoids and catecholamines- or a stress response.
Sympathetic storming, or PSH is reported to affect 15 to 33 percent of people who have sustained a TBI, with symptom onset occurring within hours or even months of injury. It is most frequently associated with severe traumatic brain injuries, and even with non-traumatic injuries such as hydrocephalus, intracranial tumors, severe hypoxia and Intracerebral hemorrhage.
How does sympathetic storming present? PSH is a diagnosis by exception- a conglomeration of symptoms can be present, which may include: hypertension, tachycardia, tachypnea, hyperthermia, posturing, dystonia, and diaphoresis. Once any other metabolic or infections have been ruled out as causational, a positive diagnosis of PSH can be made.
Sympathetic storming can also be triggered by infections, unrecognized injuries, and other medical conditions, so evaluation and identification of triggers such as these are paramount to providing the correct response.
Just as discussed previously with AD, there is a strong need to focus on management of PSH, as there may be a risk of increased morbidity if left unaddressed. Secondary brain injury from hyperthermia, posturing that may result in energy expenditure and cardiac/skeletal muscle damage, brain bleeds from hypertension are examples of the adverse effects that may occur if PSH is left untreated.
As a clinician, recognizing the symptoms and signs of a sympathetic storming event is going to be crucial to getting the care they need.
What can a rehab clinician do?
|Recognize symptoms: |
Hypertension—increased blood pressure Tachycardia—abnormally rapid heart rate
Tachypnea—abnormally rapid breathing Dystonia—state of abnormal muscle tone
Hyperthermia—abnormally high body temperature, of central origin
Posturing—abnormal muscle stiffness/body positioning Diaphoresis—abnormal/excessive degree of sweating
|Check your patient for cause- noxious stimuli and external triggers- and remove if applicable|
|Educate and empower caregivers and family members to spot an event|
|Address hydration, manage temperature, and increase comfort during an episode|
|Provide calming input: cool cloths, quiet conversation, soothing music and massage|
|Analyze triggers and avoid (once identified)|
|Treatment is largely pharmacological- alert physician, seek medical management|
Why can these two conditions be confused?
So why and how can these two conditions be confused? Well, as these conditions are both related to dysfunction of the sympathetic system, they can be easily confused. In rehab, we often encounter patients who have had a spinal cord injury- a TBI- or sometimes, in the case of severe multi-trauma: both. It is incumbent on all in patient rehab clinicians who are working with the neurological population to be aware of the complications that may arise as a secondary impact of their condition- and sympathetic dysfunction can be one that we frequently encounter!
In order to provide best service, you should: familiarize yourself with the presentation of these dysfunctions; educate patients, family and caregivers about these conditions and how to recognize them; and develop a protocol for managing and addressing these complications as they arise.
Some useful resources that you may want to have in hand in YOUR rehab department:
Remember- we may be very likely to see these condition in in-patient rehab, when clients are newly presenting with a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other insult to the sympathetic nervous system- but these issues can continue (or begin!) to occur in home care and in outpatient care as well. Hence, educating patient and family to recognize and act quickly is going to be of the utmost priority, at every stage of rehab and recovery!
Interested in learning more about the management of brain injury, autonomic dysreflexia and other rehab topics? Consider becoming a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)! Check out our offering: the Certified Brain Injury Specialist Training Prep Course for training and credentialing, and set yourself apart by obtaining this certificate in 2 days!
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OVENTROP-Cascade control set "Regumaq K" "Regumaq K-4" for the control of 4 "Regumaq" stations
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A woman who was heavily pregnant is in a critical condition and several others were seriously injured following a collision in Manchester last night, Greater Manchester Police have said.
The woman’s baby, was delivered in hospital by emergency caesarian section following the collision, and is making good progress, police said.
At the time of the collision, a silver VW Golf undertook another vehicle and collided with a black cab carrying four people (including the driver) at around 10.45pm.
The 19-year-old driver of the Golf was not injured during the collision. He was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and other driving offences.
He remains in police custody for questioning.
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Stuttgart, Germany - The pandemic has delayed the progress of several models, including electric ones. One of them is the new product to be released under the Mercedes-Benz EQ banner.
The EQB, which was first presented to the media last year, will finally hit dealerships in December. Mercedes has already warned that the quantity will be minimal at first and that they hope to increase the pace of production and deliveries in 2023.
An electric GLB
The EQB is based on the same platform as the GLB. An attentive look at its lines tells you that Mercedes has pushed the wheels to the four corners to stretch the overall length a bit. The windshield offers less wind resistance, and you have a smooth aluminum underbody.
The gasoline model's grille has been replaced by a smooth panel with a light bar that extends across the nose and rear like the electric models in the family. The wheels are also unique to the EQB models.


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Question: Why does my display say the tank is empty when I still have product left?
Answer: Verify that the flow meter calibration number, flow meter operation (not gummed) and the container capacity were entered in correctly. If so, you may need to adjust the flow meter calibration number. This is done by using the equation below:
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Hello friends: I have a 2002 Saturn L300. I have not had your issues. But I have had one that I did not see listed. At 123,000 miles, my engine oil coolant cover went out. All together the repair bill was over $1800.00. The part looks just like a mini radiator, so keep that in mind.
My most recent repair bill was only $385.00 when the mass airflow sensor went out, and I could only go 5 mph until the car got into a good mood.
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Infantino Baby Sling Recall: SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo Infant Slings
More than a million Infantino “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” baby slings are being recalled after at least three deaths were attributed to the infant sling’s design.
The Infantino sling recall was announced Wednesday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada. The CPSC said that it was aware of at least three infant deaths that occurred in these slings within the last year, including a 7-week old infant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a six-day-old infant in Salem, Oregon; and a 3-month-old infant in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The baby sling recall comes after a CPSC warning earlier this month alerting parents to the risk that babies could suffocate against someone’s body while in the sling. Overall, the CPSC reported that there had been at least seven baby sling deaths reported. The CPSC also suspects that some other deaths, reported as cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), might be attributed to the slings as well.
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The Infantino SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo sling recalls affect about one million baby slings sold in the U.S., and 15,000 sold in Canada. The slings are soft fabric baby carriers that have a padded shoulder strap. They are worn by parents and caregivers and used to transport infants weighing 20 pounds or less.
The SlingRiders have “Infantino” printed on the plastic slider on the shoulder strap, and “Infantino and “SlingRider” are also printed on the instruction and warning label inside the baby carrier. The Wendy Bellissimo slings have a label sewn into the inside of the sling strap that says “Wendy Bellissimo Media, Inc.” on it and has the item numbers 3937500H7 and 3937501H7.
The slings were sold in the U.S. and Canada from January 2003 through March 2010 for between $25 and $30. The Wendy Bellissimo slings were sold exclusively at Babies ‘R’ Us, while the SlingRiders were sold there, as well as at Wal-Mart, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, BJ’s Wholesale and other baby stores, children’s stores and retailers nationwide.
The CPSC is recommending that people immediately stop using these slings, and warns that they should not attempt to fix the baby carriers and then use them. Consumers can contact Infantino for a free replacement product via their website at www.infantino.com.
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JCR-VIS Reaffirms Ratings Of Jamshoro JVL
KARACHI, Jan 3 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 03rd Jan, 2017 ) : JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) at `A+/A-1' (Single A Plus/A-One).
The outlook on the assigned ratings was positive. The previous rating action was announced on January 19, 2016, said press release here on Tuesday. The ratings are supported by JJVL's prominent position in the LPG business and largely sustained operating performance with higher capacity utilization offsetting the impact of lower volumetric sales and subdued product prices.
Gas processed remains the main driver of profitability. Downward revision in operation and maintenance charges positively reflected on the margins of the company. Going forward, revenues are expected to sustain while lower product prices may put pressure on margins.
Pakistan Gasport Limited (PGPL), a subsidiary of JJVL, is in process of establishing a LNG import tolling terminal with an on board re-gasification, JJVL has contributed 25 percent of the ordinary share capital of PGPL amounting to Rs 1.073 billion.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2006
ASPCA Announces 140th Anniversary Milestone
Year Long Celebration Will Underscore Achievements of Oldest Animal Welfare Organization in the Country
New York, NY Tuesday, March 14, 2006 The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced today that it will formally recognize its landmark 140th anniversary in 2006, commemorating its role as the oldest animal welfare organization in the western hemisphere. The organization will undertake a number of dedicated celebration events for its anniversary and will also significantly advance a number of initiatives, most notably its mission to further humane communities across America.
The year-long celebration will be "highlighted" on April 10th of this year when buildings across the country will be illuminated in "ASPCA Orange" celebrating the accomplishments of the organization and recognizing its new corporate color launched in the 4th quarter of 2005. New York City buildings will include The Empire State Building, Nasdaq Times Square Tower, Brooklyn Borough Hall, The "Balto" Sled Dog sculpture in Central Park, The Woolworth Building, and many towers around Union Square Park, including the Con Ed Building and Zeckendorf Towers.
"In commemorating 140 years, we are pleased with the progress we have made in fighting animal cruelty and educating generations of Americans about the rights of companion animals," said Ed Sayres, president & CEO, the ASPCA. "While our 140th year is gearing up to be one of unprecedented growth and expansion for its programs and educational outreach, it is our sincerest hope that the further we get from our date of inception, the closer we come to being an organization that is no longer needed — that our work will have permeated society to the point that the rights of companion animals will be second nature to everyone."
In this, its 140th year, the ASPCA is proud to announce some exciting new initiatives including:
Expanding Programs and Services: With the completion of the ASPCA's state-of-the-art New York adoption facility in the spring of 2006, goals are in place to significantly increase the number of animals that are placed in permanent homes. Supported by its Meet-Your-Match program, designed to effectively pair the expectations of new pet owners with the behavior characteristics of available shelter dogs and cats and create the perfect fit between adopter and pet, the ASPCA will up its commitment to helping shelters around the country increase the number of successful adoptions. The ASPCA will also continue to address the needs of cat and dog overpopulation by bringing low-cost spay/neuter surgery directly to communities in need.
In 2006, the ASPCA will expand its Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Department, allowing for more investigations and arrests for animals cruelty in the New York metropolitan area, while also increasing the scope and number of training seminars given by this agency to law enforcement and animal protection agencies across the country.
Becoming a Humane Community: As it turns 140 years old, the ASPCA is launching its most aggressive campaign to date – to make the United States a Humane Community. More aptly described, the nature of the movement is community organizations working together in a humane spirit to ensure that no adoptable companion animal is euthanized. Throughout 2006, Mr. Sayres will be reaching out to communities across the country, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts and significant public/private cooperation and communication among dozens of facilities, stressing that this movement cannot exist solely in any one facility.
The ASPCA's goal is to help develop Humane Communities throughout the entire country through replicable model, similar to that developed by Sayres when he was the executive director of the San Francisco SPCA. This model includes increasing the demand for adoptable shelter dogs and cats and a simultaneous reduction in unwanted litters. With the help of groups such as Maddie's Fund that are financially supporting collaborative community projects that build the programs and infrastructure for Humane Communities, and the Mayor's Alliance which is spearheading the New York City efforts, the ASPCA is helping to lead the charge. Throughout its own facility and its departments, the ASPCA has strengthened its programs in adoption outreach, low-cost spay/neuter, and aggressively marketing and advertising those events and promotions that put the animals directly in front of the adopting public.
Enlighten for Animals: As part of this Enlighten for Animals initiative, the ASPCA will also engage its broad membership and animal lovers nationwide to participate. The organization is encouraging the public to enlighten their own doorways or display orange in their own way on April 10th and then upload an image to the ASPCA's community website. For more information on Enlighten for Animals visit www.aspca.org/140.
A Brief History of the ASPCA: Prompted by the severe beating of a work horse on the streets of New York City, on February 8, 1866, Henry Bergh, a socialite and the son of a wealthy New York shipbuilder, gave an impassioned speech at New York City's Clinton Hall calling for the rights of animals everywhere and the establishment of an organization to enforce and preserve these rights. On April 10th, 1866, the society signed its founding document with such prominent New Yorker signatures as, Horace Greeley, members of the Rockefeller family and the mayor of New York. Just nine days after the charter was granted by the New York State Legislature, Bergh convinced the Legislature to pass an anti-cruelty law that granted the new Society the authority to enforce it. For more information about the organization's history, visit www. aspca.org.
About the ASPCA: Founded in 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the first humane organization established in the Western Hemisphere and today has one million supporters. The ASPCA's mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA provides national leadership in humane education, government affairs and public policy, shelter support, and animal poison control. The NYC headquarters houses a full-service animal hospital, animal behavior center, and adoption facility. The Humane Law Enforcement department enforces New York's animal cruelty laws and is featured on the reality television series Animal Precinct on Animal Planet. Visit www. aspca.org for more information.
Eric Rayvid, ASPCA
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Little union, huge deal.
Earlier this month, the 3,000-member California Association of Professional Scientists nixed a three-year contract offer from Gov. Jerry Brown that included 15 percent in raises and a new requirement that members pay nearly 3 percent of salary into a health benefits fund for retirees.
Of the 1,388 scientists who voted, 1,006 gave it thumbs down, because the agreement still left their pay 15 percent or more under market.
The scientists make up just 1.6 percent of California’s 180,000 unionized state employees, so what’s the big deal?
Here’s the buzz among state labor insiders:
▪ Although the state’s unionized employees are split into 21 bargaining units that independently negotiate, early contract agreements usually set parameters for those that follow. It’s generally agreed that the scientists, who no one disputes are severely underpaid, rejected one of the best offers since the virtual blank-paycheck days of the Gray Davis administration.
Most unions’ contracts have expired or will expire next summer. Brown’s offer to the scientists will put extra pressure from members on their negotiators to deliver big raises that may not be realistic.
▪ The new retiree-health contribution (which the state will match) is a must-have for Brown, but the scientists’ agreement reveals how it adds new bargaining complexities. The percentage the administration proposed was based on actuarial estimates of how much money the fund needs to cover benefits in the future, given the demographics and pay of the scientists’ bargaining unit.
But the retiree-medical contributions are regressive: Lower-wage earners contribute more of their income for the same future insurance benefit.
The scientists didn’t like terms that would have required they eventually pay 2.8 percent of their salary into the fund, while a new contract for engineers requires they pay just 2 percent. A big reason for the difference: Engineers on average make close to $95,000 per year, about $35,000 more than scientists. So the engineers’ contribution as a percentage of wages is less than the scientists’ contribution.
Tens of thousands of state workers make far less. Retiree health contributions could easily take a 6 percent bite out of office clerks’ pay, for example. How will that play when their bargaining unit votes on a new contract?
▪ David Miller, the president of the scientists’ union, notes that annual raises last year to his members’ managers averaged $42,000 to comply with a like-pay for like-work court ruling. Rank-and-file scientists thought they’d be next. The bargained agreement didn’t come close.
“If the governor believes pay equity is the right thing for supervisors and managers ... then it ought to be the right thing for rank-and-file scientists,” Miller said.
The governor could take a different view. The scientists spurned some of the biggest bargained salary increases in the past dozen years. What signal would it send the other unions if he rewards rejection?


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Dakota Johnson, Chris Martin on 'relaxing vacation' in Mexico
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Los Angeles, Feb. 22 -- American actor Dakota Johnson and English singer Chris Martin are enjoying their vacation in Mexico, People reported.
The duo is usually discreet about their relationship, however, photographs of the actor and 'Coldplay' lead singer spending time together surfaced on Monday.
A source told People that the couple was on "a relaxing vacation."
"They stayed in Punta Mita for a few days. They seemed happy. It was just the two of them. They hung out on the beach. Dakota read a book. They also did yoga and meditation."
According to a second insider, the Hollywood pair were "relaxing, talking, reading, swimming, walking, [and] holding hands" during their little break.
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Relationships are a beautiful aspect of life, offering companionship, love, and growth. However, sometimes, we find ourselves in a relationship not because of genuine love and affection but for other, often less noble, reasons.It’s crucial to recognize when you might be in this situation, as it can lead to dissatisfaction, heartbreak, and a lack of fulfilment. Here are signs that suggest you might not be into your partner; you might just want to be in a relationship.
Lack of Emotional Connection
One of the most telling signs is the absence of a deep emotional bond. You might feel like you’re going through the motions without the profound emotional connection that characterizes a healthy relationship.
Fantasizing About Others
If your thoughts consistently wander to others, or you find yourself attracted to different people, even when you’re in a committed relationship, it’s a clear indicator that your heart might not be fully invested.
Fear of Commitment
Avoiding long-term commitment and future plans, such as moving in together or discussing marriage, could mean you’re just filling a relationship void rather than investing in a shared future.
Lack of Interest in Their Life
When you’re not genuinely interested in your partner’s life, passions, or hobbies, it’s a sign that you might not be in it for the right reasons. A lack of curiosity can create emotional distance.
Physical Intimacy Feels Forced
Physical closeness and intimacy should come naturally in a loving relationship. If you find yourself going through the motions without genuine desire, it’s time to evaluate your feelings.
Communication is Shallow
Open and honest communication is the backbone of a strong relationship. If you avoid meaningful conversations and keep things superficial, you might not be emotionally connected.
You put in Minimal Effort
Relationships require effort and time. If you make the minimum effort to spend quality time or engage in activities that strengthen your bond, it’s a red flag.
Rather than addressing issues and conflicts head-on, you prefer to sweep them under the rug, avoiding resolution. This can create emotional distance and resentment.
Frequent comparisons between your partner and others, hoping to find someone better suited to you, indicate a lack of appreciation for your current relationship.
Feeling trapped or suffocated in the relationship is a clear sign that you might not genuinely want to be with your partner, but rather, you fear being alone.
If you’re primarily in the relationship for external validation or to meet societal expectations, your motivations might be misplaced.
You might resist independence and self-discovery, using the relationship as a crutch to avoid personal growth and self-exploration.It’s crucial to recognize these signs in yourself and reflect on your motivations.
Honesty with yourself and open communication with your partner are essential. If you realize that you’re not genuinely into your partner, it’s better to address your feelings and consider whether continuing the relationship serves both your and your partner’s best interests.Remember that genuine love and emotional connection are the foundations of a truly fulfilling and satisfying relationship.

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Unresponsive hind legs, utter lethargy and a foggy, zonked-out look were among the symptoms that caused Gaia’s handlers to fear there was something severely wrong with their 10-week-old assistance dog-in-training last Sunday.
After a little sleuthing, it turned out that Gaia, one of the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society ‘s latest prospects, had sniffed out and eaten marijuana that had been discarded or left in a Vancouver park. The yellow lab had become the latest entrant into a pack of pot-poisoned dogs that has grown markedly in recent months and whose members are showing more severe symptoms than usual.
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Tara Doherty, a spokeswoman for PADS, explained how Sunday’s episode began.
“In this case, the puppy was out with its raiser, and young puppies notoriously put stuff in their mouths. They’re like babies. It’s part of how they explore the world,” Doherty said. “They were out for a walk and being quite diligent about keeping an eye on the puppy, but obviously somewhere along the way the puppy picked something up when they were walking through a local park.”
Back home, Gaia started showing “classic symptoms” of marijuana toxicity, including glazed eyes and a lack of balance. When the handler took her out for a pee, the puppy fell to one side and rolled over, unable to control herself.
Gaia’s recovery was mercifully swift and she rode out the drug in about 24 unpleasant hours. But her poisoning was the eighth among PADS’s 160 dogs in just the past year. That compares to an average of two cases per year the society had seen prior to the start of 2018.
Rob Koreman, the co-owner and manager of the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley , said his veterinarians handle cases of marijuana toxicity on nearly a daily basis. He said that while there has been a minor bump in overall cases since cannabis had been legalized, severe cases have spiked due to dogs ingesting edibles.
“This is kind of scary,” Koreman said. “Because of the inconsistency in the strength, it’s now becoming really serious. If a dog had gotten into a roach or part of a joint or something like that, it wasn’t really that bad. … (They) might be hospitalized for several hours to overnight, but an almost guaranteed recovery.
“However, with oils and edibles, it’s now getting very serious. Animals potentially staying for multiple days in the hospital with very guarded prognoses for recovery.”
Al Longair, a Duncan-based veterinarian and the president of the B.C. chapter of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association , said reactions in dogs to THC can range from mild hyperactivity or agitation to seizures, stupor and coma. The psychoactive cannabinoid is absorbed most rapidly when in a fatty form, and the size of the animal that ingests it makes a big difference on the outcome, he said.
“A puppy finding some edible chocolate or THC butter in a product could be quite serious.”
By Tuesday, the 25-pound Gaia was back to her curious, happy and feisty self, and that was without a costly trip to the hospital. PADS typically pays $200 to several thousand dollars for treatment and hospitalization each time one of their dogs is sickened by cannabis, Doherty said.
“We’re a non-profit,” she said. “That’s money we could be spending training staff or placing more dogs, but instead we’re dealing with the consequences of someone’s carelessness.
“I think in a lot of cases (people are) not aware how severe it is. … If a puppy eats a cigarette butt, it’s unfortunate. We don’t really want them eating that, but it’s not going to land them in the emergency room. With marijuana, it will.”
The increasing frequency with which PADS dogs have been poisoned by pot is particularly alarming. While the society’s service dogs and those in training spend far more time outside their homes than the average pooch, they are taught in the first four weeks of training to never eat anything off the ground, Doherty said.
The puppy raiser who was out with Gaia at the time she ingested marijuana “is a highly experienced and longtime volunteer of PADS” who has previously raised nine dogs for the society, Doherty said.
Longair recommended people call a veterinarian or even the Poison Control line if they suspect their dog is suffering from marijuana toxicity.


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Our Colour Consultants' go-to garden accessories for a summer of entertaining
The days are getting longer and one by one we’re shedding our winter layers. Make no mistake: summer is on its way. And as it does we turn our attention outdoors… to the garden, patio, or balcony, where many of us will be hosting alfresco dinner parties and weekend barbeques. Chances are our outdoor spaces have been a little neglected over the winter months, so it might be time for a little spruce up. And what better way than with some new outdoor accessories? Our Colour Consultants are a fountain of knowledge when it comes to sourcing gorgeous homewares, so to help you host in style, they’ve shared their go-to garden accessories for a summer of outdoor entertaining.
Charlotte’s go-to garden accessories
A haven for traditionally made Moroccan homewares, Arbala is perfect for creating a colourful, bohemian balcony or garden. And when it comes to outdoor entertaining, you’re going to need a tray. Charlotte recommends their Pink Majorelle Tray. “If you’re anything like me, when it comes to summer dinner parties, I spend a lot of time running in and out of the house, bringing food, drinks, you name it. Invest in a beautiful tray to make those trips easier, giving you more time to spend with your guests.”
When it comes to tablescaping, few do it better than Matilda Goad. Known for her iconic scalloped designs, her scalloped linen napkins are the finishing touch to an alfresco dinner party. As Charlotte puts it, “they add colour and personality to your table setting as well as being less wasteful. The gorgeous colour combos from Matilda Goads’ range mean there’s a colour for everyone. Mix and match for an eclectic, relaxed vibe.
Nicola Fasano ceramics
For ceramics, Charlotte heads to Nicola Fasano. “The table is one of the most important pieces in our home, the place where we come together, reconnect, and slow down. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, I always reach for Fasano ceramic plates and bowls. They are a work of art in themselves and will elevate any table setting”.


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Originally from the rolling hills of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Maryanne Jacobsen sold her thriving West Chester dance school in the late nineties and subsequently moved to Florida. It was there that Maryanne finally had the opportunity to indulge in a childhood dream to become a visual artist. With color the motivating factor in her desire to paint, she picked up a palette knife and the magic of creation began. The love affair is still in high gear and Maryanne feels truly blessed to have found one more passion in a life that has been filled with many artistic accomplishments.
A colorist and contemporary impressionist, over the
past years Maryanne has been juried into many local and prestigious
national shows including among others the American Impressionist Society,
American Women Artists and NOAPS Best of America exhibits. She has won
many awards and has been juried into many plein air events. Collected
both nationally and abroad, corporate collectors include The Ritz Carlton
in Naples, Florida. Although primarily self-taught, she has taken workshops
from artists across the country that she most admires including Robert
Liberace, David Leffel, Clayton Beck, Kenn Backhaus and Kim English.
Her Influences include the famous colorists Henry Hensche and Charles
Hawthorne, as well as the great Russian Impressionists Fechin, Bongart
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BJP leaders meet Sonia Gandhi to seek cooperation in Parliament
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Friday met UPA Chairperson and senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to seek her party’s cooperation in the upcoming session of Parliament, which will commence from June 17.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, along with the Minister of State in his Ministry – Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar met Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence in Delhi.
After the meeting, which lasted for over 20 minutes, Tomar told the media: “We are meeting all the opposition leaders to request for their party’s cooperation and smooth functioning of the Parliament.”
On June 5, Joshi, along with the two ministers of state in his ministry – Meghwal and V. Muraleedharan – met Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad, at his residence.
According to Congress sources, the government has convened an all-party meeting in the Parliament on June 16, a day ahead of the start of the Lok Sabha session, where it will seek the cooperation of all political parties to ensure a smooth session.
The first session of the newly-elected Lok Sabha will be convened from June 17 to July 26 and the new government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present its first Budget on July 5. The 40-day session will have 30 sittings.


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Come experience DESSANGE International’s Prestige Show on Monday, September 18, 2017, at the Grand Rex in Paris.
The Prestige Show is DESSANGE and Camille Albane annual rendez vous. This intense and one-of-a-kind show has been highlighting professional hairstylists for more than 50 years now.
Held at the legendary Grand Rex in Paris, this unbeatable spectacle attracts more than 2 000 people from the world of hair care every year, weaving together technique, expertise, emotion and surprise.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m., show begins at 12:30 p.m. Le Grand Rex 1, boulevard Poissonnière 75002 Paris

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us it seems that Hermes' speech is to the point.
What he commands to you is to relax from your
self-will and seek the wisdom that's in good advice.
Do as he says, since wrong is shameful in the wise.
Ancient Greek mythology, Prometheus was said to be the wisest
of all the Titans. In the form of fire Prometheus is credited
with bringing mankind knowledge and enlightenment. He stole
fire from the Gods of Mount Olympus. For acting against the
decree of the Gods, who wanted to keep the power of fire to
themselves, Prometheus was harshly punished. He was chained
to a rock to have his liver eaten out every day by an eagle.
Every night his liver would grow back. This was to be his
punishment for all of eternity.
full title of Mary Shelley's novel is Frankenstein; or
the Modern Prometheus. So it shouldn't come as a surprise
that Mary Shelley was influenced by this tale. Her husband
Percy Shelley even began composing his own tale of Prometheus
in the form of a poem entitled, Prometheus Unbound.
He began composing this work right around the same time that
Mary was publishing Frankenstein.
Aside from the title, Shelley borrows from the tale of Prometheus
a sense of consequence resulting from seeking enlightenment and
power. Victor is her modern incarnation of Prometheus. He as Prometheus
was, is fascinated by the power of electricity (lightning). We can
recall from the narrative the moment when he becomes captivated
by its fantastical power.
It is from this power, that he has equipped himself with, that
the inner torture he will suffer from the use of it stems. Immediately
following the creation if the creature, Victor is ill with disgust
for what he has done. His torture mirrors that of Prometheus'; undying
and eternal. From the beginning of the novel, when Victor warns
Walton of the consequences of his quest, to the conclusion when
Victor again reiterates the misfortunes he has suffered as a result
of his curiosity, Mary Shelley mimics the Prometheus tale. Perhaps,
this is why she saw it as a fitting subtitle.


Emily challenged Paul Burstow over the vacuum left by the collapse of Southern Cross in an Urgent Question in Parliament today.
Emily Thornberry said:
“With the revelation that two of Southern Cross’s major landlords are in dire financial straits, we should be worried that the Care Services Minister was either unable or unwilling to answer serious questions over residents’ futures. Deep concerns remain over the future of landlords currently in administration, and Paul Burstow failed to confirm whether he even knows who the landlords are.”
“This is a very worrying time for the 31,000 residents of Southern Cross homes and their families. They need the government to show some real leadership not just vague wishful thinking, and they should provide a home by home plan to ensure stability and continuity of care. Ministers cannot just leave vulnerable elderly and residents at the mercy of property speculators and administrators.”


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Wedding sheet cake ideas.
Say i do! to one of these amazing wedding cake ideas!
Put a flower on it.
Serving wedding cake is one of the most popular traditions still upheld today by couples.
Here's a wedding cake hack for you.
There are so many cool, funny and spooky ideas!
Pineapple, coconut, and pecans are folded into the batter, making for a delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion.
If you do a small cake for a symbolic cutting, then you can feed your guests tasty sheet cake and no one will be any the wiser.
Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting gives it sweetness.
We are going to get a couple rounds for the aesthetic aspect but i want to get sheet cakes for the large portion of the serving.
I am having this amazingly delicious 2 layer zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting and tons of fresh fruit for our cake instead of a traditional wedding cake.
This wedding plan sheet goes for 9 months to a year.
Black color is preferable, just like red and white but you may also go for black and white, black and purple, blue and purple,.
People begin to ask if i'm going to bring the ‘wedding cake,' says reviewer daktari.
The texas sheet cake is so moist and the icing so sweet that everyone who samples it wants a copy of the recipe.
The latter generally sets you back just a few hundred dollars since it won't have to be stacked and decorated the way a display cake does.
One of the easiest ways to take a simple cake from boring to wedding is with edible.
They can be ridiculously pricey.
A halloween wedding cake can be literally any but of course most of couples prefer black.
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It can be hard to lock down a price for a wedding cake without a consultation, as cost is usually dependant on the size and complexity of the cake;

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Casablanca to Detroit, Kosh shares his go-to picks in today’s At Home With.
An integral part of Moroccan-based label and party collective, Casa Voyager, Kosh’s arrival was marked in 2018 with the outstanding debut EP, ‘Null 212’. Pushing a sound distinguished by a lush and timeless fusion of electro, house and acid, he has since become a staple on the international scene garnering acclaim for his unique live sets. Recently launching his own label, Convergence, Kosh continues the buy-on-sight trend with 4 powerful club cuts by way of his latest EP, ‘The World Inside’.
Kosh’s selection features Karim, VLR, Alex Cortex, Legowelt and more.
Karim is a good friend of mine from Casablanca and also the founder of the label Tikita. His music and influences always push me outside my comfort zone and this mix is no exception. To use his own words: Body & Mind music. A journey definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Couldn’t make this list without acknowledging Drexciya in a way or another. This is my go-to set if I ever needed a Drexciyan shot. A perfectly well executed mix by Livar Særheim (aka VLR) comprising a wide array of Drexciya’s best tracks.
Shameless plug here! I started a new label this year called Convergence, and the first release is freshly out.
I was at a good friend’s place one night in Casablanca a few years back, twiddling an unplugged Analog Rytm, when he put this Alex Cortex record on. It instantly grabbed my attention! I loved this stripped down yet powerful techno and the never ending fat basslines. Personal favorite: Reticarga pt.4
A deep dive into the history of Electro.
Probably the most wholesome and satisfying video on the internet for all synths maniacs. A classic 1-hour long studio tour by Dutch master Legowelt.


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Understanding price shock
The rise in food prices — 18.3% on December 25 — is more teary a problem than the onions suggest. The UPA government, which safely steered the economy through the downturn, is perhaps grappling with its biggest economic crisis: persistently high food prices.delhi Updated: Jan 13, 2011 01:20 IST
The rise in food prices — 18.3% on December 25 — is more teary a problem than the onions suggest. The UPA government, which safely steered the economy through the downturn, is perhaps grappling with its biggest economic crisis: persistently high food prices.Supply shortage
In a normal year, vegetable and fruit prices fall sharply in December. This year, on the contrary, the prices of some vegetables have surged sharply.
There are two primary reasons for the abrupt jump. First, the ground frost and excessive rainfall have damaged crops in some parts of the country, resulting in a supply crunch in staples such as onions. This is a weather-induced situation the government could not have done much about.
The second and more important reason is an inefficient supply chain and distribution system that has worsened the price increase. In other words, speculative activity and hoarding have contributed to the price shock.
This is evident from the trends in the price data. "While wholesale and retail prices of onions as for any other commodity always differ, the gap widened significantly in December. This indicates that, in addition to adverse weather conditions, hoarding and speculation created further upward price pressures," said Samiran Chakraborty of Standard Chartered Bank.
Economists are doing a lot of hair-splitting in trying to ensure growth while keeping prices in check and their latest worry is that food prices are revealing a new pattern reflecting the challenges of a growing economy.
As people shift to higher standards of living, the focus is changing from the basic needs of nutrition to such as rice and coarse grains to more aspirational products like protein-rich eggs, meat and fish.
Recent price data show the prices of protein-rich food items such as pulses, milk, eggs and fish have risen faster that overall food prices.
In the last one year, the prices of eggs, meat and fish have risen 31.03%, milk 24.6% and fruit 19.16%.
Contrast this with the prices of rice, which have grown 7.17%, and wheat prices, which have risen 7.73%, during the same period.
"Rise in income has increased the share of proteins in people’s diet. Rising affluence has also led to an increase in demand for proteins and nutrition," said RBI deputy governor Subir Gokarn recently.
The price spike has caught the government unawares. Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee has asked state governments to "urgently look into the supply management of items that are driving the current round of food inflation".
"State governments need to ensure that all bottlenecks in the supply chain are removed so that food prices can be brought down quickly."
Experts warned global food and commodity prices could rise higher in the wake of floods in Australia, drought in Argentina, and the extreme cold weather in Russia resulting in a poor wheat harvest.
Crude prices are inching towards the worrisome $100 a barrel mark as industrial activity picked up in the global economy.
Policy makers and industrialists will be keenly observing the cues sent out by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its quarterly policy review later this month amid anticipation that the central bank would announced another hike in interest rates hikes to cool prices. "The risk that inflation and higher rates will adversely impact growth cannot be ruled out," said Chakraborty.
"No amount of demand side management will help rein in inflation; in our case it is supply-side inflation, and capacity expansion, both in agriculture and manufacturing, has not kept pace," said a government economist, preferring anonymity.
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia allegedly sent a hit squad after one of his former top intelligence officers, Saad Aljabri, who had fled to Toronto, according to The Star.
- The hitmen, known as the Tiger Squad, were stopped at Canada’s Pearson International Airport just days after the brutal killing of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi in the fall of 2018.
- In a lawsuit filed with the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., Aljabri seeks damages from bin Salman for the “attempted extrajudicial killing” and for violating international law.
- The Star noted that “none of the allegations have been proven in court,” adding that it “is seeking to corroborate the allegations with Canadian law-enforcement agencies and has reached out to Saudi embassy officials in Ottawa and Washington, as well as Global Affairs Canada, for comment.”
- Aljabri still believes himself to be in “dire peril” and that his two children, who were detained in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, are being used as human bait to lure him out of hiding.
In March, dozens of armed men stormed the Aljabri family home in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, abducted two of Aljabri’s children — Omar and Sarah, both in their early 20s — and took them to an unknown location, according to the lawsuit. Other relatives have also been detained.
- The lawsuit stipulates that Aljabri was targeted because of his close ties with the U.S. intelligence community. The lawsuit states:
“That combination of deep knowledge and enduring trust by top U.S. officials is why there is virtually no one defendant bin Salman wants dead more than Dr. Saad.”
- The filing also indicates that “Aljabri developed a close relationship with U.S. intelligence officials on counterterrorism files and was credited with helping to thwart a bomb attack in the U.S. by an al-Qaida affiliate,” The Star wrote.
- The lawsuit also described the alleged attempt on Aljabri’s life by the hit squad:
“Carrying two bags of forensic tools, and complete with forensic personnel experienced with the cleanup of crime scenes — including an instructor in the exact same criminal evidence department as the forensic specialist who dismembered Khashoggi with a bone saw — the Tiger Squad Defendants attempted to enter Canada covertly, travelling on tourist visas and seeking to avert the detection of Canadian border security by entering through separate kiosks.”
- Four U.S. senators wrote a letter to President Donald Trump on Aljabri’s behalf last month. They said that the U.S. had a “moral obligation” to help the family and wrote:
“The Saudi government is believed to be using the children as leverage to try to force their father’s return to the kingdom from Canada, where he resides.”


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Alternatively, you must help make Totally absolutely sure that you simply just take into consideration submitting for bankruptcy any time you've gone by your entire other available choices. You’ll really want for making sure that you just choose into consideration your financials as purposeful predicaments.
Even though it will seldom reduce all debts, it might help individuals back to monetary safety speedier in most cases. The not long ago included Good Labor Specifications Act in California condition law calls for company to accomplish unpaid wages, regardless of the phase of bankruptcy the business has fallen into, and from companies, people who file Bankruptcy in California remain entitled for their wages until eventually a bankruptcy filing is sorted out within the courts.
Entire your write-up-filing, particular-economical-management system. You can entire this program only after your case is filed and have to do so in forty five days from the creditor's Assembly. This is simply not the credit history-counseling system you took after you submitted your paperwork.
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Creditors are persons or firms that have loaned you money or who supplied goods or products and services to you on credit rating.
Should you have little home, all of it may be safeguarded so that you're going to not reduce it. Exactly how much your creditors will get in this method will depend on simply how much your unprotected property is often sold for.
This information and facts will likely be used to mail notices to every of one's creditors, informing them of the bankruptcy filing.
Which Type Of consumer bankruptcy Should You Submit? Chapter 7 Vs. 13
This chapter of the consumer bankruptcy Code generally supplies for reorganization, typically involving a firm or collaboration. Insolvency remains on your credit history report for 7-10 years, relying on which chapter of bankruptcy you file under. It could be time to proclaim insolvency if it is going to take more than five years for you to pay off all your financial obligations. Chapter 13 bankruptcies compose regarding 30 percent of non-business personal bankruptcy filings. Filing bankruptcy with a court is the very first step.
If filing bankruptcy is right for you, an insolvency lawyer can discuss your options as well as help you identify. Make the effort to determine just how much loan you need to stay clear of personal bankruptcy. We are the bankruptcy attorneys you can contact us to assist you attain flexibility from your creditors and gain back monetary stability. The automated remain" order protects against creditors from trying to collect from you throughout the personal bankruptcy process.
The brand-new insolvency law requires credit report counseling prior to insolvency filings anyway so it deserves it to strongly take into consideration credit counseling as a bankruptcy alternative. The American Personal Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) did a study of PACER statistics (public court documents) from 2016 and also discovered that 95.5% of the 499,909 Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases decided that year were discharged, meaning the individual over here was no longer legitimately needed to pay the financial debt.
A Phase 13 personal bankruptcy includes paying off some of your financial obligations to have the rest forgiven. It is essential to comprehend that while insolvency is a possibility to start over, it certainly impacts your credit history as well as future capability to use money. Insolvency is a legal procedure created to put a stop to collection calls and also erase debt permanently.
Your credit card firm will certainly determine whether you could keep your bank card after your bankruptcy. If you have not done so now, this could be where you recognize you need to discover an insolvency legal representative Legal counsel is not a need for individuals filing for either Phase 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, yet you are taking a severe risk if you decide to represent yourself.
Filing personal bankruptcy could permit you to get a fresh monetary start. The majority of people who declare bankruptcy pick either a Phase 7 or Phase 13 instance. When you state bankruptcy, your co-signer still may be legitimately obligated to pay all or part of your finance. Still, as a result of the long-lasting impacts of personal bankruptcy, some experts believe it's most beneficial when you have more than $15,000 in the red.
Chapter 7 insolvency is a court procedure that is created to wipe out credit card financial debt, clinical debt, and various other sorts of unsafe financial debts for individuals that could no longer pay for to settle them. For a thorough discussion of non-bankruptcy choices, check out Solve Your Cash Difficulties: Financial Obligation, Credit Scores & Bankruptcy, by Robin Leonard as well as Margaret Reiter (Nolo).
The opportunity of a debtor declare insolvency will encourage some lenders to accept decrease site here the monthly settlement, develop a long-term repayment plan, or decrease the interest rate or the debt. For one point, you might not recognize federal or state bankruptcy laws or understand which regulations put on your case, particularly regarding just what debts could or cannot be discharged.
Filing for personal bankruptcy is a legal procedure that either reduces, reorganizes or removes your debts. Creditors could wish to prevent a borrower going into bankruptcy, determining that a bankruptcy filing will certainly decrease the amount of the financial debt that will certainly be paid off to them. Lawyers from our network can discuss which kind of insolvency will certainly ideal secure your properties while eliminating the largest quantity of debt, so you'll understand you're selecting the appropriate course for you.
No. If you could pay your expenses when they're due, it's a great idea to do so. Nonetheless, if your debts are substantially more than your assets and earnings, bankruptcy could be your ideal alternative. Additionally, private debtors who have regular income could seek a modification of financial obligations under phase 13 of the Insolvency Code A particular advantage of chapter 13 is that it provides private borrowers with a chance to conserve their residences from repossession by enabling them to "capture up" past due settlements with a layaway plan.
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