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The wholesale insurance market continues to raise premiums while providing value to retail agents and important options to their clients, according to a report commissioned by the Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA).
But the segment faces the challenge of sustaining that growth by filling the ever-growing talent shortage, says association executive director Brady Kelley.
Although the wholesale industry saw a slight drop in premiums last year, mainly due to lost premiums due to the closure of small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, other lines of business insurance compensated for this with a strong economy, Kelley said.
The WSIA 2021 mid-year report from the US Surplus Line Service and Stamping Offices showed a 21.9% increase in the excess line premium and a 7.2% increase in transactions per compared to the same period in 2020.
Surplus lines report: mostly good news
“With economic growth comes insurable risk and opportunity… and you have the standard market whose appetite for certain levels of risk changes and wanes,” Kelley said. “This is obviously where our market comes in and serves as a pipeline and sort of a safety valve for risks that can no longer be written down on a standard basis.”
The association held its annual convention in San Diego in November for the first time in two years.
WSIA presented information at the event that it will use to educate retailers and risk managers on the value of using wholesale brokers. Agents should not be dissuaded from using wholesalers because of fears it will increase costs for their policyholders, Kelley said, stressing a recent Conning analysis, Inc.’s Insurance Research Division which shows the opposite to be true.
The analysis, commissioned by the WSIA, compared distribution costs, cost structure, and ratios between wholesale and retail channels from 2016 to 2020. It found that the total disaster-free cost ratio of distribution Commercial insurance policies through wholesalers was 1.8% lower than through the retail side.
Kelley said the WSIA first asked Conning to conduct the study in 2016 to debunk the myth that using a wholesaler makes the transaction more expensive.
“Great value is coming from this wholesale distribution partner and at no additional cost,” he said. “So that’s kind of our bottom line – if there’s a retailer that doesn’t have a wholesale relationship, there are a lot of reasons why they should. “
Demand exceeds supply in one of the best E&S markets in 50 years, says industry veteran
Kelley said the wholesale industry is also focused on finding ways to deal with what he called “evolutionary” risks when the standard market reduces capacity. Currently, these risks include cybersecurity, new construction, and the commercial automobile.
State insurance regulators are engaging more than ever in the wholesale and surplus and surplus line market as they seek to remove barriers to coverage for people in their states, Kelley said. For example, at least 18 states have flood insurance on their export lists or have removed some of the diligent effort requirements to place flood risk so that consumers can access the private market. -he declares.
“They see it as the market that provides them with solutions,” he said.
The recent consolidations in the wholesale market are an indicator of the capital interest in the segment because it is performing very well, Kelly said. But to support this growth, the wholesale industry has a very big hurdle to overcome – the lack of talent – and that’s a big challenge right now.
“Everyone is talking about talent and the need for talent is greater than ever,” he said.
The association is launching new diversity initiatives, such as the WSIA Diversity Foundation, designed to help attract new people to careers in insurance, especially young people who are exploring college programs.
Getting young people to consider working in insurance can be a tough sell, he said, so the association is highlighting the different career paths available and the unique things people can do. And, educating them that selling insurance is more than just selling a piece of paper, he said.
“They’re selling a promise, and that promise is to protect things and people, and that’s what this company does,” he said. “As soon as the students hear that stuff and hear the stories of our members who have successful careers in this space, they’re addicted, and that’s how we get most of it.”
Top photo: Wholesale brokerage executives at the 2021 WSIA Annual Conference.
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In recent years, the discourse surrounding political campaign and donation reform in Australia has reached a tipping point and it’s clear to most people that change is needed. Spearheaded by the crossbench, including the Australian Greens and independent politicians, there has been a renewed push for sweeping changes to how political campaigns are funded and how donations are regulated. This movement underscores a broader concern that the current system disproportionately benefits major parties—Labor, Liberals, and the Nationals—perpetuating a cycle that impedes genuine democratic reform. Despite the apparent need for overhaul, these parties have historically shown reluctance towards reform, primarily because the status quo serves their interests well. This inertia is particularly evident in the case of the Labor Party, which, despite its vocal support for reform while in opposition, has demonstrated a notable lack of action on this front upon assuming power.
The proposed reforms by the crossbench are comprehensive and aim to address several key issues that undermine the democratic process. Among these proposals is the introduction of truth in advertising laws and a significant reduction in the donations disclosure threshold from $16,300 to $1,000. These measures are complemented by proposals to ban donations from industries deemed socially harmful, mandate real-time disclosure of donations, and impose absolute limits on donation amounts, capped at $1.5 million. These initiatives collectively aim to mitigate the undue influence of wealthy donors and special interest groups on the political landscape, which have the potential to sway election outcomes in ways that do not reflect the will of the electorate.
The urgency for reform is further enhanced by the recent entry of individuals and entities such as Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party, whose financial contributions have raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. The full public funding of campaigns is a viable solution to ensure a level playing field, particularly for smaller parties and independents, although in a recent Essential Poll, only 29 per cent of voters support either an increase, or full funded election campaigns from the public.
The support offered by Simon Holmes à Court’s to the teal independent candidates in the lead up to the 2022 federal election, demonstrates a method of political financing that aligns with the values of transparency and accountability, contrasting sharply with the opaque and disproportionate spending by figures such as Clive Palmer, although simply replacing one conservative wealthy donor with another wealthy donor with progressive leanings doesn’t solve the issue of individuals with the means and resources having the ability to sway electoral outcomes.
The debate over campaign and donation reform in Australia is not just a matter of regulatory adjustment but a question about the nature of democracy itself. The existing system, which allows for significant disparities in financial influence on politics, arguably distorts the democratic principle of equal representation. The reforms proposed by the crossbench aim to redress this imbalance, ensuring that the political arena is not unduly swayed by the wealthiest voices but reflects a broader, more equitable spectrum of the Australian populace. It is increasingly clear that the path to a more democratic and politically sustainable Australia lies not only in the enactment of these reforms but also in a cultural shift towards greater transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in political financing.
How much money in politics is too much?
The cost of democracy is high in Australia—the public cost of the 2022 federal election was $522 million, including public funding payments—but it’s a price worth paying, especially in the context of the increasing influence of substantial financial contributions on Australian politics and significant concerns regarding the integrity of democratic processes. This phenomenon is not unique to Australia; however, the specific manifestations of financial influence in the Australian context reveal systemic vulnerabilities that undermine the principles of equitable representation and accountability.
The case of Palmer and other wealthy individuals spending exorbitant sums to sway political outcomes underscores a troubling trend where financial might can override the collective voice of the electorate. Palmer’s expenditure, over $200 million across two election cycles, exemplifies how political influence can be bought, rather than earned through persuasive policy and principled leadership. Such actions not only distort the political landscape but also erode the foundational democratic principle that each citizen’s voice should carry equal weight.
Setting higher limits on political donations inherently benefits conservative politics—consistently raised whenever the Liberal Party gains office, as was the case in 1996 and 2013—and always ignites debates about the fairness and impartiality of the current system.
The influence of wealth in politics has been linked to policy decisions that disproportionately benefit the affluent at the expense of broader societal interests, including resistance to effective taxation of the mining industry (in 2010 when the Rudd government sought to introduce a carbon emissions trading scheme and a super-profits mining tax), opposition to reforms on franking credits and negative gearing (during the 2019 federal election campaign) and policies that adversely affect marginalised communities, such as the cashless debit BasicsCard that was championed by mining magnate Andrew Forrest, even though he has no expertise in social policy. These policy outcomes illustrate the broader implications of allowing unchecked financial contributions to dominate political discourse and decision-making.
The phenomenon is not limited to direct electioneering efforts but extends to broader attempts to shape the political and ideological landscape. Movements such as the American Tea Party movement, financed in part by the Koch brothers, shows how strategic financial contributions have sought to install legislators amenable to a particular ideological agenda. This strategy aims not only to influence individual policies but to fundamentally alter the role and capabilities of government, reducing regulatory oversight and dismantling social safety nets in favour of a deregulated environment that privileges the interests of the wealthy.
The danger of such influence is the potential to erode democratic institutions and principles, fostering cynicism and disengagement among the electorate. When political success becomes closely tied to financial resources and well-heeled individuals, the essential democratic tenet of government being determined by the citizens of a nation, is imperilled. This situation raises profound questions about the nature of representation and governance in a democratic society and the extent to which the current trajectory can be altered to ensure a more equitable and participatory political process.
In light of these concerns, the push for campaign and donation reform in Australia is not only an administrative or regulatory issue but a fundamental and necessary challenge to the prevailing dynamics of power and influence. The goal of such reform is to restore public confidence in the democratic process, ensuring that political decisions are made in the public interest, rather than being dictated by the financial interests of a privileged few. The need for comprehensive reform that addresses the root causes of financial influence in politics is becoming increasingly urgent, and if these reforms are achieved, will pave the way for a more inclusive and democratic political landscape.
The traditional two-party system is eroding
The dynamic shifts within the Australian political landscape, particularly the decline in the combined primary vote for major political parties and the unprecedented rise of the crossbench—17 from a total of 151 lower house electorates—signify a burgeoning desire among the electorate for more diverse representation and a departure from traditional two-party dominance, which has dissatisfied the public for far too long.
This evolution reflects a broader trend of public disillusionment with established political entities and a craving for transparency, accountability, and genuine democratic renewal. The 2022 federal election, which recorded the lowest combined primary vote ever for the Labor Party and the Liberal and National coalition—68 per cent—alongside the largest crossbench in history, is a clear indicator of this shift. Such developments not only challenge the status quo but also highlight the critical need for comprehensive reform in campaign and donations rules to facilitate a more equitable and representative political process.
The relationship between the growing disenchantment with major parties and the ascendancy of independents and minor parties suggests that the public is increasingly wary of the influence wielded by substantial financial donors over political agendas and decision-making. The call for reforms, particularly those that aim to level the playing field, is not merely about altering the mechanics of political financing but about restoring faith in the democratic process. The potential introduction of these reforms in the context of a future minority government—which, based on the current trajectory is going to become the norm rather than the exception—underscores the inevitability of change and the urgency for current political leaders to proactively address these concerns.
Transparency in political funding is paramount, and the public’s demand for it should transcend partisan lines: this would be desirable but we just know that in Australia, under the current two-party system which is no longer fit for purpose, this is never going to be achieved. Transparency is about ensuring that government is influenced by the will of the people rather than by the financial power of a select few.
The support from groups like Climate 200 for the teal independent candidates, also underscores the necessity of a framework that does not disproportionately favour those with access to significant financial resources, regardless of the political or ideological spectrum they occupy. While the contributions of donors such as Simon Holmes à Court and Graeme Wood to progressive causes should be acknowledged, influential donations usually flow into the coffers of conservative political interests, and the principle of limiting the influence of large donors remains paramount to preserving the integrity of the political system.
The debate over campaign and donation reforms is not just a matter of policy but a reflection of a deeper crisis of trust between the electorate and their representatives. The scrutiny of political donations is a manifestation of broader concerns about the motivations behind political decisions and the accountability of elected officials to their constituents rather than to their benefactors. This trust deficit, particularly pronounced among younger voters who exhibit diminishing support for traditional major parties, represents a critical challenge that must be addressed to ensure the long-term viability of Australia’s democratic institutions.
The trajectory towards more diverse and representative governance in Australia, as evidenced by the shifting dynamics within the political landscape, necessitates a comprehensive overhaul of campaign and donations rules. Such reforms are not only essential for mitigating the undue influence of wealth in politics but also for enhancing democratic engagement and rebuilding public trust in the political process.
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text: This paper describes the detrital mineralogy, early diagenetic reactions and authigenic mineral precipitates for freshwater contaminated sediments deposited in an urban water body (the Salford Quays of the Manchester Ship Canal, Greater Manchester, UK). These sediments contain a mix of natural and anthropogenic detrital grains. Detrital grains are dominated by quartz and clay grains, whilst anthropogenic grains are dominated by metal-rich glass grains, concentrated at a depth of 12-17 cm in the sediment as a result of historical inputs. Sediment porewaters contain significant concentrations of Fe, Mn, Zn and phosphate. Bacterial Fe(III) and Mn(IV) reduction are hypothesised to supply Fe2+ and Mn2+ to porewaters, with phosphate released from Fe oxide reduction or organic matter oxidation. Petrographic observations indicate that the metal-rich glass grains are undergoing chemical dissolution during early diagenesis, supplying Fe and Zn to porewaters. The most abundant authigenic mineral in the sediments is vivianite (Fe3(PO4)2 · 8H2O), containing a significant level of redlingite (Mn32 + (PO4)2 · 8 H2 O), with minor framboidal pyrite (FeS2). Electron microprobe analysis shows the vivianite to contain Zn, Cu and Pb, suggesting that vivianite acts as a long-term sink for these metals in this sediment. This implies that authigenic vivianite in freshwater sediments may act as a long-term sink for metals, in a similar manner to sulphides in marine sediments. This study highlights that the nature of detrital and diagenetic mineralogy, in addition to porewater and sediment chemistry, needs to be considered in assessing contaminated sediments. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Fertech Exchange is a liquid calcium and magnesium amendment using both nutrients in a highly soluble form. These elements are teamed with a highly effective surfactant to assist in flushing the beneficial calcium and magnesium through the soil profile to replace sodium attached to exchange sites on the soil colloid. This product is ideal for use in sodic or high salinity situations where accumulation of sodium in the soil root zone is a problem. Fertech Exchange will assist in improving and building soil structure to improve percolation of moisture through the profile and improve
nutrient exchange in the root zone. Once Fertech Exchange has flushed sodium from exchange sites the plant reacts by producing a vigorous root system.

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Tooth loss is a common problem that can cause a lot of issues, both functionally and aesthetically.
If you’re missing teeth, you know that it can be difficult to do everyday tasks with your mouth. You may also feel self-conscious about your smile.
Dental implants are the solution for you. Unlike bridges or dentures, dental implants are permanent and look and feel like your natural teeth. They are also more secure and comfortable than other tooth replacement options.
Dental Implants Overview
Dental implants are small posts that are placed in your jawbone to serve as the root of a new tooth. A small metal connector, called an abutment, is then placed on top of the implant. This abutment is used to hold a replacement tooth, called a crown.
The whole process usually takes place over the course of a few months. Once the implants are placed, you will need to wait for them to fuse to your jawbone, which can take a few weeks.
After the implants have fused, you will need to come back for a second surgery to have the abutment placed. Once the abutment is in place, your new tooth can be placed on top.
Same-Day Tooth Replacement
In some cases, it may be possible to place the implant and abutment in a single surgery. This is called same-day tooth replacement. With this procedure, your implant and abutment will be placed at the same time. Once the implants have fused to your jawbone, you will then have your new tooth placed on top.
This procedure is not right for everyone, so be sure to talk to your dentist about whether or not you are a candidate.
Benefits of Dental Implants
There are many benefits to dental implants, both functional and aesthetic.
Dental implants are permanent, so you don’t have to worry about them coming loose or falling out. They are also much more comfortable than other tooth replacement options, such as dentures.
Implants also look and feel like your natural teeth, so you can smile with confidence.
In addition, dental implants can help to preserve your jawbone and prevent bone loss. This is because when you lose a tooth, the bone around that tooth begins to deteriorate. Dental implants can help to keep the bone healthy and strong.
Dental Implants – FAQ
Q: How long do dental implants last?
A: Dental implants are designed to last a lifetime. With proper care, they can last for many years.
Q: Are dental implants painful?
A: The placement of dental implants is a surgical procedure, so you may experience some pain and discomfort afterward. However, this is typically mild and can be easily managed with over-the-counter pain medication.
Q: How much do dental implants cost?
A: The cost of dental implants can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the number of implant posts you need and the type of implant you choose. However, in general, dental implants are more expensive than other tooth replacement options, such as bridges or dentures.
Q: How do I care for my dental implants?
A: You should brush and floss your teeth twice a day and see your dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings. In addition, you should avoid smoking and chewing tobacco, as these can cause implant failure.
Top 10 reasons to get Dental Implants
Here are the top 10 reasons to get dental implants:
- Dental implants are permanent
- Implants look and feel like your natural teeth
- Implants are more comfortable than other tooth replacement options
- Implants can help to preserve your jawbone and prevent bone loss
- Dental implants are easy to care for
- Dental implants can last a lifetime
- Implants can help you to eat and speak more comfortably
- Dental implants can boost your confidence
- Implants are more secure than other tooth replacement options
- Dental implants are covered by many insurance plans
There you have it! These are the top 10 reasons to get dental implants. If you are considering tooth replacement, be sure to talk to your dentist about whether or not dental implants are right for you.
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Asheville comes to be formula for reparations
The nation’s wealthiest Black boy also known as on company The usa to intensify and handle inequities in people, exclaiming companies that profited from ancient slave trade should think about having to pay reparations.
Robert Smith, exactly who made statements this past year when he stunned the graduating classroom on the historically Ebony Morehouse institution with information which he ended up being paying off their own beginner liabilities, opened in regards to the personal sector’s function in racial fairness in a job interview with Reuters released Wednesday.
“I reckon that’s destined to be a constitutional determination that is will should be made and decided upon,” the Chief Executive Officer of individual fairness fast panorama fairness business partners informed the retailer. “But i do believe enterprises need to also think of, effectively, what exactly is the best thing to do?”
Brown suggested firms may use their unique “cash to mend the areas that they’re straight regarding through the industries which they mask.”
“i do believe that might be really, a really thoughtful method,” he or she extra. “But I do think motions needs to be used.”
Gret currently is the wealthiest black color guy through the U.S. with approximately web benefit of $5.2 billion per Forbes’ facts.
“it absolutely was the silence for the pandemic, i.e. sheltering at your home that gave us all an opportunity to see certain acts with the African North american neighborhood,” Nixon told Reuters. “The killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor in particular, those three in that time frame, that boosted the awareness and the mankind of People in america and folks around the world assert this is simply incorrect, this is often unjust, and plenty of is enough.”
The dark colored heritage of slavery and years of discriminatory plans within the U.S. in order to be clear in the country’s wide racial wide range distance.
A Brookings Institute assessment learned that in 2016, the normal light family members received a web well worth about 10 days that of a dark children ($171,000 in contrast with $17,150). In 2019, a standard pay distance between a Black and whiten staff when you look at the U.S. would be 26.5%, as per the industrial strategy Institute. Robinson also mentioned that 70% of African United states forums would not have a branch financial institution, implying it may be much harder to get loans.
Federal government arguments over reparations your descendants of slaves during the U.S., however, get mostly hit impasses.
Sooner this present year, the location council of Asheville, new york, voted unanimously to apologize for bondage and guaranteed brand new funds in black color homeownership and work from home opportunities — coming to be the most important municipal administration when you look at the towards the south and just the next in the nation to enact economic reparations.
Into the exclusive field, Georgetown college earned headlines if it established later this past year that it’ll develop an investment that might build $400,000 each year to profit the descendants of servants once ended up selling through institution.
Smith’s office didn’t straight away answer ABC reports’ request for opinion Wednesday.
Editor program’s observe: a past model of this tale wrongly believed George Arizona University announced reparations. This story continues current to convey Georgetown school.
Earlier males energized way more for making use of Tinder’s top quality tool, Selection secrets people pick
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An investigation by shoppers class preference has located a relationship app Tinder is actually asking some Australians extra than others for use of their premiums program Tinder Plus.
Preference used 60 secrets buyers to join Tinder, then when compared the words for their page websites by using the prices these were offered for Tinder Additionally.
They learned that queer ladies aged under 30 had been energized minimal, just $6.99 monthly, while city-based right guys over 50 had been energized the most, at $34.37 four weeks.
Possibility likewise determine the cost number for those under 30 am usually below for those over 30.
The under-30s comprise charged between $6.99 and $16.71 as the over-30s compensated between $14.99 and $34.37.
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Decision investigators would never find a sample might explain the distinctions within age brackets.
“Nowhere on Tinder’s internet site, privacy, or perhaps in its terms and conditions does indeed the firm claim that it will charge a new rate based upon your own personal data,” decision’s Erin Turner said.
These days decision have asked the individual watchdog, the ACCC, to swipe left the company and explore whether Tinder possesses broken Australian market rules.
Choices alleges Tinder’s terms of need are certainly not sufficiently clear, because Tinder people may not be taught her personal data may be used to set price.
A Tinder spokesman claimed whilst the vast majority of Tinder people utilized the application without having to pay because of it, their rates could fluctuate due to multiple issues.
“Most people does promote multiple subscription suggestions and paid a la carte characteristics built to allow our personal users be noticed and complement with others more effectively,” the representative claimed in a statement.
Tinder failed to reply to the ABC’s questions regarding their terms of make use of disclosures, instead did it answer accusations the organization was in infringement of Australian market law.
It believed they generally provided less expensive promotional charges and often analyzed extra features and payment choices.
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It’s actually not the 1st time pricing has-been difficult for Tinder.
The firm discussed a $US17.3 million classroom measures arrangement for young age discrimination in Ca early on just last year.
The experience ended up being filed by Tinder individual Lisa Kim, who advertised she because Tinder owners comprise getting billed double the amount given that they are over the age of 29.
But Choice alleges Tinder’s evaluation is not just centered on get older, but is also affected by location, sexuality, and gender.
“But actually within age brackets, we all bet several costs, showing that you have other things at gamble that Tinder are so far to spell out.
“it’s concerning we are clueless precisely what the informatioin needed for people Tinder is using to ascertain these customized rates.”


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Less than 24 hours before their first studio album since 2012's (III) arrives, Crystal Castles have shared one new record. Entitled "Sadist," the song appears to be our last listen of Amnesty (I) before its August 19 release date. The track comes to us on the heels of recent Amnesty (I) cut "Fleece," which arrived earlier in the week. You can stream "Sadist" above. Crystal Castles formally announced their new album last month, and plan to tour the world in support of it.
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text: We are Joe and Julie, avid social dancers and teachers. We are creating this group to find people who want to explore dance venues in Dutchess County and the surrounding area. Swing, salsa, ballroom, we love it all! We both lead and follow so if you join up with us for an event, you are assured of at least two dance partners in any new place. We hope having a group to go to the events makes it more fun for everyone, and we also want to support local dances/dance teachers. We also host a few dances every month that you'll be invited to. We are planning a few dance weekends away, including trips to dance in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., so let us know of your interest.

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I’ve created a new series of videos called “MasterClass”. Here the idea is to see artworks / sketches created combining all techniques and ideas learnt in the How to Draw: Basics series. This video show sketching on site at Ayers Rock and The Olgas in the outback of Australia. The thought process and ideas in creating the sketches are discussed.
This Masterclass video goes through several quick sketches / watercolour speed paintings executed onsite in the outback of Australia (Ayers Rock and The Olgas in the Northern Territory). Discussion is made about quickly capturing an impression of the landscape and the thought process considered during various compositions. The basic steps for this type of En plein air sketching are outlined and repeated in each of the 3 demonstrations here. Final comments are made about using these preparatory sketches for future artworks / paintings.
Various sections times are:
00:00 Introduction & Location
01:03 Sketch 1 – Ayers Rock / Uluru
05:15 Sketch 2 – The Olgas / Kata Tjuta
10:06 Sketch 3 – Ayers Rock / Uluru
14:44 Closing Comments & Paintings
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Hospital beds were occupied by many new coronavirus patients last week, and the situation is bleak, with a slowdown of vaccination not solving the issue either, ERR reports. At the same time, two-thirds of Estonian adults have completed their vaccination course and are now even awaiting a booster shot.
Last week, coronavirus patients needing hospital treatment rose to 350. There are more unvaccinated people among these than vaccinated, and the course of the virus is more severe in these cases. Hospitals are also having to cut down on other treatments. The virus forces the public to isolate, yet these facts are still not enough for a lot of people to get vaccinated.
"When we look at studies conducted, which ask people why haven't you been vaccinated, then the first reason people bring out is that they are afraid of the side effects. The other reason is that the vaccines don't ensure enough protection," Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) said.
"As of now, many unvaccinated people still feel that it's a case of 'them versus us'. And they're right," University of Tartu's behavioral scientist Andero Uusberg said.
Last week, the two coalition partners disputed over how to move on. The proposals included establishing stricter restrictions for unvaccinated people, controlling valid restrictions and establishing fines, rewarding vaccinated people.
"There are several measures that could help with the issue, but we consider individual contact the most efficient - turning to risk groups and give them a chance to ask questions and reach an agreement," Uusberg suggested.
Social scientist and politician Marju Lauristin says that it is important address the younger demographic, as they are the main vectors of the virus as of now.
"In my opinion, we should also use platforms which are important for the young -TikTok, Instagram, Youtube - and create a proper social media campaign," Lauristin said.
Kallas said that the government is moving towards customized solutions. "The final group [to get vaccinated] is one which is still in doubt but is not against vaccination per se; we have offered them customized solutions to cope with these fears," Kallas said.
It's understandable to want to put pressure on people to get vaccinated, but two different types of pressure need to be distinguished, Uusberg added.
"One is a little discomfort, which reminds people to get vaccinated, and this measurement is quietly working in the background," Uusberg said.
Another route is to make vaccination mandatory, relegating individual desires in the process.
"If we don't bring it out into the open, there's a serious danger of starting to bully people, where the life of an unvaccinated person is made more and more difficult, and this won't be effective," he added.
"How it is then possible to talk to people who don't consider vaccination the most important topic at the moment? It's a classical marketing trick," he went on.
"When you want to sell a product to people who don't even know what they want, then it's important to think about the consumption habits of the target group, where he or she goes to, whom he or she listens to, how to make an impact on a person who doesn't read newspapers or watch television, but talks to his or her neighbor every day," member of the Entrepreneurs Working Group, and head of waste disposal firm Ragn-Sells Kai Realo says.
Marju Lauristin said: "Segmentation needs to be put in place here. For example, in the case of an advertisement. When you make it for an elderly person you do it one way and when you make it for a 15-year-old, you do it in another way,."
Another issue that is slowing up the vaccination pace is the situation with family doctors.
The government has promised to pay a bonus to family doctor centers where over 80 percent of patient lists are vaccinated.
Uusberg said that: "According to my knowledge, the experience of callers that one vaccinated person is found every 10 or 20 calls, and these calls are hard to bear because oftentimes, the unvaccinated people are angry and disappointed and releasing their anger during these calls," Uusberg noted.
"When people are afraid of these side effects and we offer them money, will they say they're not afraid anymore. It actually doesn't work like that. The medicines agency has said that the vaccine is still a medicine, to tie with money or some kind of gifts is not the right thing to do," Kallas said.
"Then you should start giving money for everything. You feel sick, you go to the doctor, first the doctor gives you €10 for 'thanks for coming'" Lauristin said.
Already in the spring, several companies offered their help in arranging vaccinations, as well as testing when the virus appeared.
"One of the small suggestions of our working group was that next to the buses, we should definitely prioritize to find the place where a person goes and where he goes regularly, that he could get the second dose from the same place," Kai Realo said.
Lauristin added that there are too few professionals involved, while private companies and more trusted officials could be brought on board.
"It's the kind of fear that prevails in government, the fear of making some kind of decision. I think it's clear to everyone in society that it's one of those crippling factors. If the government doesn't decide, then why should an individual decide?" Lauristin said.
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Best Dog Food for Chihuahuas-Buyer’s Guide
Chihuahuas, named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, are the tiniest dog breeds with adults weighing between 2 and 6 pounds. For people owning the small breed dogs for the first time, they may not know what exactly to feed them, especially when it comes to the size of the kibbles.
Before finding out the diets that are good for the Chihuahua, it is essential to understand the dog’s features and characteristics. In this article, we give you a list of our top picks of the best dog food for Chihuahua that will make it more helpful in making a sound choice.
- 1 Physical features
- 2 Personality
- 3 Dietary and health
- 4 Our Top Picks Chihuahua Dog Food
- 4.1 Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Chihuahua Dry Dog Food
- 4.2 Wellness Core Natural Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
- 4.3 Blue Buffalo Wilderness High-Protein Grain-Free Natural Adult Dry Dog Food
- 4.4 Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Shredded Blend with Probiotics Adult Dry Dog Food
- 4.5 Iams Proactive Health Adult Minichunks Dry Dog Food
- 5 Wrapping it up
As small Chihuahuas are, they make lovely and lively pets for many homes in the United States and across the world. The small-sized dogs are friendly and very loyal. They are also very playful and can get mischievous at times, especially if they do not get the attention they need. They are easy to carry along with as you take a walk because they fit easily in dog pouches and purses.
Adult Chihuahuas stand at 5 to 9 inches for males while females stand at about 5 to 7 inches. On top of a Chihuahua, head is a soft spot called the molera. The dog nuzzles dogs are short and pointed while their ears are large and prick they have round and large eyes with a long tail that they carry over their backs.
The length of the dog is longer than its height. Chihuahuas come with smooth and short or long and soft coat varieties. The coats do not have a standard color or pattern. The lifespan beats that of many other dog breeds as it can live for an average of 14 years.
One of the things that set Chihuahuas apart from other dog breeds is their need for attention. They are very social and loyal to their owners. They are also lap dogs but with an active lifestyle. Though they are friendly and loyal but if treated with disrespect, Chihuahuas get nervous and snap at strangers and children.
They are sensitive to anyone treating them with disdain because of their tiny sizes. They are also temperamental dogs, and as small as they are, they have a tendency to bark louder than other larger breeds.
Dietary and health
Because of their long lifespan, the dogs are susceptible to many of the most common lifestyle-related health issues that include heart, obesity, arthritis, and diabetes. They are also more prone to joint problems than the majority of the other small breeds. They also battle coat and skin conditions, allergies, and digestion problems. The dogs are also prone to dental and digestion issues.
You need to feed the dogs with a balanced proportion of ingredients that supports a lean body composition. The food that you feed the dogs with should contain plenty of nutrients and proteins. The majority of the Chihuahuas prefer dry foods to wet recipes. Always ensure that whatever you feed the pet with is in small pieces and stick only on the menu for pets and not that meant for humans.
Chihuahuas need different diets that can accommodate their small frames healthy. Some of the dogs have huge food appetites, which makes them eat almost anything and everything their owners place in front of them, while others are very fussy eaters. Some Chihuahua owners spoil the little pets by feeding them with bites to make the dogs feel special.
Select foods that have meat as the first main ingredient with small kibble sizes that help to develop the dog’s jaws and teeth. Because of their allergies, avoid foods with any mystery ingredients or artificial additives. It is also essential to feed the dogs with grain-free dry food that works better with their digestive system.
Our Top Picks Chihuahua Dog Food
Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Chihuahua Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin kibble mix contains a formula designed specifically for the Chihuahua eight months and above adult dog. The recipe contains all the properties the miniature dogs need for their nutritional and health needs. The kibble sizes of the formula are small enough to fit the dog’s mouth and to help with promoting healthy gum and teeth.
The aroma of the meal is also appealing, especially to the dogs that are fussy with their meals. The highly digestible proteins in the formula contain precise fiber content that helps with healthy digestion and the reduction of stool odor. The formula also includes biotin, EPA, DHA and omega 3 fatty acids that promote the health of the skin and keep the coat shiny.
The meal is grain-free with no soy, wheat, or corn. It also does not contain any artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.
Wellness Core Natural Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Wellness Core Natural Grain-Free Dry Dog Food is a high-quality source for proteins and other essential ingredients suitable for small-sized breeds such as the Chihuahua. The main ingredient in the recipes is either turkey or chicken that helps to support the dogs lean muscle build. The meal is grain-free, gluten-free, and does not contain any artificial preservatives, colors or flavors.
It also includes an assortment of vegetable-based antioxidants, fruits, minerals, and vitamins that help to boost the dog’s immune system. Live probiotics and prebiotics in the mixture alongside fiber, help the small-sized dog with digestion and better stool quality. The recipe also contains flaxseed that blends well with omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids to maintain the dog’s shiny coat and skin health.
Other ingredients include glucosamine and chondroitin that help to keep the dog’s joints and bones healthy and active. All the ingredients are natural, and the kibbles are the right size for easy digestion.
- Grain-free and contains no wheat, soy or corn
- Made in the USA
- The main ingredient is real turkey or chicken that help to build lean muscles
- Supports healthy skin and shiny coat
- Contains high sources of fiber for healthy digestion
- Contains glucosamine and chondroitin for healthy joints and bones
- Does not contain artificial flavors, colors, or flavors
- Some dogs may not react well to the chicken content in the recipe
- Dogs with a sensitive stomach may develop problems such as diarrhea
Blue Buffalo Wilderness High-Protein Grain-Free Natural Adult Dry Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Wilderness is a high protein diet formulated for the vitality of the dog. It contains real meat salmon as the main ingredient, which helps with healthy muscle development. The meal has a balanced formula of proteins and carbohydrates that help to fuel the active life of the Chihuahua. It also includes phosphorous and calcium that help to build strong bones and teeth.
The grain-free diet also contains other ingredients that include sweet potatoes, peas, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids that support healthy skin and shiny coat and Blues Exclusive LifeSource Bits that help to support a robust immune system. The meal does not contain any artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.
- Meat-based salmon is the main ingredient
- A high protein source that helps with building lean muscle
- Contains vegetables and fruit that are natural resources of energy
- Infused with essential minerals, vitamins, amino acids, fatty acids, and other nutrients
- Promotes healthy skin and shiny coat
- Promotes healthy digestion
- Contains no harsh grains such as wheat, soy, or corn
- Contains no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors
- Some dogs do not like the taste
Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Shredded Blend with Probiotics Adult Dry Dog Food
Purina is one of the leading pet food manufacturers in the world. The company makes exceptionally high-quality recipes with one exception. Compared to many other dog food recipes, Purina believes in high grain content in their diets. The company believes that grains help with a shinier coat, brighter eyes, healthier digestion, and the dog’s unlimited energy.
The combination of plant-based and animal-based protein of meat and whole grain, help to promote the dog’s lean muscle build. Other ingredients include whole grain wheat, poultry by-product, corn gluten meal, fish oil, and others. It has an infusion of minerals, live probiotics, linoleic acid, vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants that help to promote a healthy immune system, skin, shiny coat, and digestion.
The kibbles are crunchy, tasty, and tender for the small-sized breed. It does not contain artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.
- Promotes shinier coat
- Promotes healthy skin and digestive system
- Strengthens a robust immune system
- Contains both animal-based and plant-based proteins as the main ingredients
- Crunchy, tasty, tender and easily chewable kibbles
- Promotes brighter eyes
- Infused with a high fiber content
- Dogs with sensitivity and food intolerance may not react well to the top grain content in the recipe
Iams Proactive Health Adult Minichunks Dry Dog Food
The main protein ingredient in this Iams Proactive Dry Food is farm-raised chicken that helps to build the healthy dog’s muscles. The meal also contains a blend of high-quality prebiotics and fiber that help to maintain the dog’s healthy digestion. Antioxidants in the mixture help your small-sized dog with a stronger immune system, while L-Carniture helps to keep a healthy heart and metabolism.
The high fiber content is from whole grains and vegetables. The meals crunchy and tasty kibbles help to strengthen the dog’s teeth and jaw with every bite. They also help to freshen the dogs breathe and reduce plaque. The formula is suitable for dogs of all ages and sizes. It does not contain artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.
- Contains farm-raised chicken as the main ingredient
- Contains high fiber content from whole grains, prebiotics, and vegetables
- Promotes stronger immune system
- Promotes healthier skin and shinier coat
- Helps to improve healthy digestion
- Kibbles strengthen the teeth, reduce breathe odor and plaque
- Contains no preservatives, colors or flavors
- Some dogs prone to allergies may react to the whole grain high content
Wrapping it up
The Chihuahua may be a small dog, but it feels and behaves like a big breed. It is a lovely small pet to keep around and travel with as it makes a great companion. It is also a fussy eater and prone to several health issues. Because of their problematic eating habits, you need to choose their meals very carefully by ensuring that they have all the proper ingredients that go well with your small friend.
You should mostly take into consideration their sensitive stomachs and choose formulas that will not make them diarrhea. The above brands contain all the ingredients your Chihuahua needs for healthy and stronger growth. They will help you to decide on what to buy for your pet based on the nutritional and health needs of the Chihuahua.

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Imax to Screen Japanese Manga Movie 'Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods'
The deal marks the first movie to be digitally remastered for release in the giant-screen exhibitor's theaters in Japan.
TORONTO -- Eighteen years after the original manga movie, Imax is digitally super-sizing Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods for release in its theaters in Japan from March 30.
The distribution deal marks the first-ever Japanese anime movie to screen in Imax theaters.
The film comes from an original story by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods focuses on the period between the "Z" and "GT" Dragon Ball animated series.
"We're proud to be partnering with a pioneering manga creator like Akira Toriyoma to release the latest installment of this beloved franchise and our first Japanese film in Imax," said Greg Foster, chairman and president of Imax Entertainment, in a statement.
Imax will digitally re-master Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods for the upcoming release.
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CoolSculpting — scientifically known as cryolipolysis — is essentially a procedure to freeze (and thereby kill), fat cells. Here’s how the FDA-approved treatment works: An applicator (think of it sort of like a giant vacuum hose) applies suction to the area you want to target. “The applicator then applies carefully regulated cooling plates to bring fat cells down to a temperature at which they are irreversibly damaged,” Darren Smith, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City, tells Allure. For most areas, the process takes about 35 minutes.
After the deep-freeze damage to the fat cells, they will eventually die and be eliminated by the body — a process which takes a little time. You’ll start to see results after a few weeks with the final effects revealed in three months, Smith says.
In theory, CoolSculpting can tackle just about any unwanted bulge — it’s FDA-approved for the abdomen, “love handles,” thighs, upper arms, “bra fat,” back fat, “banana roll” underneath your butt, and “double chin” — but there is one big caveat: you have to have “enough fat for the applicator to adhere to,” Stephen Greenberg, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York and Florida, tells Allure. In other words, there has to be enough fat to pinch for the treatment to work.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
CoolSculpting procedures use rounded paddles in one of four sizes to suction your skin and fat “like a vacuum,” says Roostaeian. While you sit in a reclined chair for up to two hours, cooling panels set to work crystallizing your fat cells. “It’s a mild discomfort that people seem to tolerate pretty well,” he says. “[You experience] suction and cooling sensations that eventually go numb.” In fact, the procedural setting is so relaxed that patients can bring laptops to do work, enjoy a movie, or simply nap while the machine goes to work.
What is Cryo T-Shock?
Cryo T Shock breaks down fat cells by starting the treatment with heat then a prolonged period of cold then heat again. This process lowers the temperature of the targeted fat cells to between 6 and -6 degrees C triggering a phenomenon called apoptosis (a natural controlled cell death). Then the body naturally flushes the fat cells out through the bloodstream and then the lymphatic system in a few days to weeks following the treatment. It is a safe, painless and a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. It is most similar to “Cool Sculpting” but is less expensive, painless, and more effective.
Once damaged, the fat cells are swept away by the body’s lymphatic system. Just like CoolSculpting, it takes about three months to see full results.
Cryo T-Shock is currently FDA-approved to treat the stomach, “love handles,” back, thighs, and the “double chin.” Most treatments take about 25 minutes. It is a more pleasant experience than Cool Sculpting, less expensive, and less time consuming than CoolSculpting.
What’s the difference between Cool Sculpting and Cryo T-Shock?
Both machines offer cryolipolysis. Cool Sculpting’s technique uses a solid block that applies suction to the treatment area. The excess fat is sucked into a block and you’re then left alone for roughly 45 minutes. Cool Sculpting is a minimal hands-on treatment and leaves your skin with what looks like a stick of ‘lard’ where the applicator was placed. The results from Cool Sculpting can take upwards of 3 months to see a difference. More often that not, the rectangle that is left in your skin may not actually break down and flush out of your system leaving you with a hardened block of compressed dead fat cells known as PAH. PAH is typically removed with liposuction.
Cryo T-Shock uses a hand-held wand that applies both heat and cold initiating thermal shock to the fat cells. Thermal shock helps to break down the dead fat cells so your body can dispose of them easier. Not only are Cryo T-Shock’s treatments significantly lower in price, it is proven to be more effective. It is a service that can be done 10-14 days apart depending how quickly your lymphatic system flows. A medium to large package deal (5-10 sessions) with the Cryo T-Shock can run the same amount as a single Cool Sculpting treatment.
Although PAH is possible with both machines there is a significantly lower risk factor with the Cryo T-Shock solely due to the hands-on massage technique we use with the wand of the T-Shock. PAH is caused by a static hold of extreme cold temperatures to one isolated area for too long. The symptoms of PAH are much worse with Cool Sculpting even over Pagani’s new Cryoskin 4.0 which has a static hold freeze with a flat surface, no suction involved. The Cryo T-Shock applies a handheld wand to fatty tissue areas up to an 8×10 area. Because there is a practitioner doing the freeze the risk of PAH is very minimal compared to similar services offering cryolipolysis.


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As a Torontonian who is still readjusting from 8 yrs in Manhattan, I have learned to make do without many things. However, I have recently been craving a lobster roll.
I had it at NYC's Pearl's Oyster bar where the famed lobster roll comes with a pile of fresh meat in a light coating of Hellmann's mayo on a top-loaded Pepperidge Farm New England roll and crispy shoestring fries.
A search on this board did not seem to yield an answer.
So... does anyone know in which direction someone at Yonge and Bloor must go to find a lobster roll?
Or at least where I can buy fresh, shelled lobster meat so I can make it myself.
I tried at the St Lawrence Market and Kensington's but no luck. I either had to buy cooked lobsters and shell it myself, or a can of frozen Acadian lobster meat.

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Red granite head of Seshem-Nofer II from Giza, tomb G 2200 B. Dating to the 5th Dynasty during the reign of Ni-User-re. His titles include Royal Architect and Overseer of Royal Document Scribes. The head originated from a life-sized statue which was within his Serdab - but late it was smashed and thrown into a nearby burial shaft. The face retains some red paint on the eyes.
Boston Museum of Fine Art.

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Puree of Butternut Squash Soup
Hands on: 1 hour
Total time: 2 1/2 hours
Using freshly grated nutmeg really ignites the fall flavors in this soup. Try passing the fresh nutmeg and grater at the table. For a thick soup, use the smaller amount of chicken stock.
4 pounds butternut squash
2 slices pancetta or bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, diced
1 to 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 to 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock
Preheat the oven to 350.
Split squash in half; scrape out seeds and fibers. Place squash halves, flesh side down, in a roasting pan lined with parchment or a Silpat. Add 1/2 cup water to pan and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until skin is deeply browned and flesh tender when pierced with knife.
Remove from oven and let rest until cool enough to handle. Scoop out the flesh, discarding the skin.
Put pancetta or bacon in a cold, heavy pot and cook over medium-low heat until it is deeply browned and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove the browned bacon pieces. In the fat remaining in pot, saute the onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
Add the thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper, nutmeg and reserved butternut squash. Stir well, and saute 5 minutes longer, taking care not to burn the vegetables. Add the 4 cups chicken stock, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
Remove bay leaf from the pot, and puree the soup in a blender or food processor, in batches if necessary, until perfectly smooth. Return the soup to the Dutch oven, and bring to a simmer, adding additional broth if too thick. Taste very carefully for seasoning; add more salt, pepper or nutmeg as needed.
Before serving, sprinkle with nutmeg, pepper and cooked pancetta or bacon.
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Lisa Vanderpump Was Way Different Before 'RHOBH'
It's hard for me to remember a time without Real Housewives, but unfortunately this pop culture institution was not always around. That means that the ladies we have grown to love and loathe over the years had a lot going on before the show. I mean, they had to right? Otherwise, they wouldn't have been cast to appear on reality TV in the first place. For instance, Lisa Vanderpump was way different before she joined Real Housewives of Beverly Hills during the show's first season.
Obviously, this is LVP we are talking about, so she was still fabulous, but it took a lot for her to become the Housewife who we have now adored for years. From growing up across the pond before living in the United States to her aspiring acting career, there were plenty of Lisa Vanderpump evolutions before she became the breakout star of RHOBH and the restaurant boss who fans admire today.
The luxe life seems like such a natural fit for Lisa, but the over-the-top home and cars we see on TV weren't part of the way Lisa used to live. It took a lot of hard work to become the Lisa RHOBH viewers now know.
I have to assume that some things have been true forever, like Lisa's propensity to wear pink. Still, she was way different in her pre-Housewives life.
1. She Was An Actor
On her official website, Lisa reveals, "I had an unusual childhood attending a drama school full time from the age of nine!" According to Lisa's IMDb page, she has 16 credited roles as an actor. She appeared on the short-lived series Baywatch Nights and in several TV movies.
2. She Was In A Bunch Of '80s Music Videos
Lisa, big hair and all, starred in the group ABC's music videos for the songs "Poison Arrow" and "Mantrap." She also appeared in the music video for the song "(What) In The Name Of Love" by the group Naked Eyes.
3. She Was A London-Based Restaurateur
In an interview with AdWeek, Lisa shared, "I think we’ve had 32 in total. I’d always had a real affinity for design, so even now I design and create, with my husband, all the aesthetics and visuals for our restaurants." Aside from being impressed by how involved LVP has always been in her restaurants, my favorite part of that quote is that she "thinks" she's had 32 restaurants. That is a #RichPeopleProblem that I wish I had.
4. She Went By "Pinky"
During the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Uncensored special, Lisa said that she used to go by "Pinky" and that she wanted to be called by her nickname during the show. Obviously, that didn't happen.
5. She Was Very Impulsive
According to an interview with the London Standard, Lisa and Ken Todd met while she was working the door at one of Ken's bars in London. Lisa recalled, "I tried to charge him to come in." Ken said, "She was like a breath of fresh air coming into my life." They hit it off immediately and they got married a mere six weeks later. That's a far cry from the super stable LVP we see on TV these days.
6. She Lived In London & The South Of France
On her personal website, Lisa says, "We have lived in London, the English Countryside, South of France, and came back to Beverly Hills." So casual. In an LVP sort of way.
7. She Wasn't Interested In Reality TV
Lisa told AdWeek, "I was asked two or three times, but I said, 'No, I don’t think so. I don’t think it’s for me.' And the third time I thought, 'OK, I will go in [for an audition].' I didn’t think I gave a great interview, but then they came to interview me at my house again after that." She also said, "Andy Cohen now says that I was the reason he green-lit Beverly Hills because he says he saw something different, something quirky in me." That makes total sense to me. Thankfully LVP changed her stance on reality TV. Otherwise we wouldn't have RHOBH or Vanderpump Rules.
Lisa has always been fabulous beyond belief, but her pre-Housewives life was definitely pretty different than what we know of her now.

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ASX Health Stocks: Hope for cervical cancer patients as TruScreen announces success in China
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Health & Biotech
Kiwi medical device company TruScreen (ASX:TRU) surged 15% this morning after releasing the results of its successful clinical trial in China.
The study was conducted alongside the Chinese Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Association (COGA).
Results from the study determined TruScreen to be a simple, effective and rapid real-time method to screen for cervical cancer.
The COGA trial results also highlighted the superiority of TruScreen against alternative screening methods, as well as the potential benefits of a TruScreen-HPV co-testing.
The size of the COGA study, which was TruScreen’s largest clinical evaluation to date, also lends extra significance to the results and broad conclusions.
It involved the screening of 15,661 women aged 21 years and older, across 64 teaching hospitals in nine Chinese provinces.
All the women included in the trial underwent primary screening with TruScreen, HPV and LBC, where levels of sensitivity and specificity were computed.
Amongst others, the results of the study found that TruScreen’s sensitivity was well above that for LBC (87.5% vs 66.5%).
TruScreen’s specificity (88.4%) was also higher than both LBC (86.3%) and hrHPV testing (78.3%).
“The study’s results point to the potential benefits of TruScreen-HPV co-testing, and will provide another opportunity for growth as we continue our successful expansion into China and other overseas markets,” said TruScreen CEO, Juliet Hull.
Meanwhile, Neurotech’s (ASX:NTI) landmark study into paediatric ASD (autism spectrum disorder) has now progressed to the to pivotal drug registration stage.
The study of its lead asset NTI164 has demonstrated safety and tolerability across the dosing regimen, with no serious events reported.
The trial involved children patients aged between 8 to 17 years with a medical diagnosis of Level II and III ASD.
The study was designed to form the foundation for follow up studies in other neurological disorders, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease, Rett’s Disease and Cerebral Palsy.
NTI164 is one of NTI’s proprietary cannabis strains, and is said to be the world’s first full-spectrum medicinal cannabis product (less than 0.3% THC) to be successfully studied in children with ASD.


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County May Give Building to Bartow
BARTOW -- The Polk County Commission has expressed an interest in giving the historic Thompson Cigar Factory building in Bartow to the city, but for a cost.
"I think we could work out some kind of trade," said Commission Chairman Jack Myers. "I don't think we have a use for it anymore."
The city is interested in salvaging the 1920s building, which in recent years has been overrun by pigeons and their droppings. The county still houses a communications system in the building, at 315 N. Third Ave., and stores some vehicles there.
Earlier this year, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, largely through the city's efforts. Bartow's Community Redevelopment Agency board has talked about finding a private owner to renovate the building using tax credits and grant funding to assist in financing the project.
CRA Chairman Rufus Stephens said the board is looking at the redevelopment of that area with a broad brush.
"We are still wondering what we are going to do with it, and how it fits into the overall plan," he said. "That whole area has to be redeveloped at some point, and we have to see how that building works in." In a recent traffic-flow study, engineers suggested that the roads converging in that area be realigned to allow for easier maneuvering. The study provided four alternatives, and Stephens said that would need to be considered in any redevelopment plan.
County Manager Jim Keene said preliminary information from his staff indicates that the county has no use for the building.
"The county isn't interested in doing much with it," he said. "We have to send a report to the (County Commission) stating that it's surplus property, then the board takes action to declare it surplus. Once that occurs, the staff can go forth with options for disposing of it."
Keene said the county is interested in expanding the parking lots in the Mill Avenue area, near the courthouse, and would entertain proposals from the city for a land swap.
City Manager Joe DeLegge said that might be an option because the city's public works and electric departments are now housed on property along Mill Avenue and the city is drafting plans for a new city office complex that would accommodate both of those departments. That would free up the Mill Avenue land.
DeLegge said the city owns nearly a city block, and wouldn't want to sell it piecemeal.
"Whatever we would do, the trade would have to be of equal value, and the cigar factory isn't even close to equal the Mill Avenue land," he said. "But I imagine we could work something out."
DeLegge said he didn't know how soon the city may vacate the Mill Avenue site, but Keene said the county may be willing to convey the cigar factory now, then take a letter of agreement to have the factory's value applied to the Mill Avenue sale.
"We still have all those details to work out," Keene said. "We have several steps to go through before we get to that point."


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Wolverhampton Wanderers have potentially received a huge boost ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester United at Molineux on Saturday evening, after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed via manutd.com that the in-form Romelu Lukaku is a doubt because of a foot injury.
Wolves fans have been reacting to the news which is surely a huge boost to their chances of lifting the famous trophy, seeing as they shouldn’t fear any other team aside from Manchester City in the semi-finals, should Pep Guardiola’s men also advance.
Lukaku has scored six goals and his previous four appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils, and some Wanderers supporters have replied to local journalist Tim Spiers rehashing the news on Twitter and are clearly delighted that the 25-year-old could be absent.
Solskjaer press conference this morning…he says Romelu Lukaku is a doubt for tomorrow with a foot injury #wwfc
— Tim Spiers (@tim_spiers_Star) March 15, 2019
Of course, given the strength and depth United have it could still be that both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial start, and in that respect it is no surprise that other supporters of the west Midlands outfit prefer to focus on their own team instead.
A couple of those who responded to Spiers said that Nuno Santo’s game-plan will be the key to how the result goes, and that is certainly true given their impressive record against the big clubs in the Premier League this term – including the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday.
Comfortable in the top flight, Wolves’ players must turn up on Saturday to try and bring some cup success to Molineux.
Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…
Forget them lot Tim. As Nuno would say it’s about us and what we do and we are going to beat them tomorrow without a shadow of a doubt. You will@never have heard molineux like it will be tomorrow. Night. ???
— wayne1964 (@wayne19641) March 15, 2019
Lukaku is in brilliant form atm. That’s a massive boost for us!
— Kate Wright ◣ ◢ (@Wrightgal80) March 15, 2019
Wish it was rashford or Pogba
— Richard Evans (@richydafish) March 15, 2019
— Nick Moseley (@NMoseley_Writer) March 15, 2019
Don’t really care. If we deliver the game plan we win.
— Siriotis (@Siri0tis) March 15, 2019
Fake fergie news! He did this all the time. Shows he’s scared of us ?
— ?JWwolf? (@AndyT3rry) March 15, 2019
— Danny Rosamond (@DannyRosamond) March 15, 2019
— The Wolves Struggle (@WolvesFanVideos) March 15, 2019
— Phil Foster (@Wolfymagic) March 15, 2019


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The cover this week is reproduced as a colour plate, and was supplied by Dorman Long and Co. Ltd, the British firm responsible for the building of Sydney Harbour Bridge. The cover shows the building of the first panel of the great single-span arch from one of the massive pylons. The creeper crane on the upper chord of he arch is being assisted at this juncture by a large floating crane.
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This new intergenerational cohabitation group examined contained in this paper echo the differences from inside the steps regularly maintain members of the family harmony as well as family relations stability and you will values ranging from generations. On the one-hand, keeping family unit members and common integrity produces a thread anywhere between moms and dads and you will college students. Contrastingly, really worth differences promote pressure for the loved ones. Toddlers keep up with the matter and you can religious longevity of their mothers because the head manifestation of the filial piety, if you find yourself mothers bring help to their people in the form of handling their grandchildren, and therefore alleviating pressure inside their children’s life. These types of shared family members ethics generate intergenerational cohabitation you can easily. Which after that grows intergenerational problems, and also make Chinese–African household members a little more about complicated. Even particular the elderly relinquish stamina, permitting the young couples become a lot more specialized. Which age getting starred out in Chinese people today. In closing, so it report features offered to understand the new activities employed for familial dexterity certainly one of years. The individuals parts, in addition to in the event points, just like the of these recognized inside paper, occur for the transnational marriage ceremonies exterior Asia need further conversation.
This research try financed from the Youth System regarding Humanities and Personal Sciences Look, Ministry regarding Training of the People’s Republic of Asia [(offer count 22YJC840045)], Priority Projects regarding Humanities and Social Sciences Finance out-of Nanjing Farming University [(offer amount SKYZ2023025)].
These family relations intergenerational matchmaking model centers around two crucial dimensions: feeling and you will electricity, with one another become rewarding and integrated factors throughout the browse in the paper
From inside the 2008, 2009, and 2012, Li Zhigang’s class were the first to put a spotlight with the Africans residing in Guangzhou once they typed posts to the effect of your own formation of an excellent “Chocolates City” where local safeguards, local government, and you will believed within the ethnic and you may financial enclaves s out-of Africans into the Guangdong have been all the potentially affected (Lyons ainsi que al. 2012; Li et al. 2008; Li ainsi que al. 2009; Li and you will Du 2012). Next, Li Zhigang been able to assemble both home-based and you will foreign scholars so you’re able to publish “The fresh Spatial Surroundings regarding Guangzhou’s Worldwide Payment City” (Li 2016), hence brought about a variety of discussions towards the African populace in Asia. Xu (2012) argues you to definitely regardless if African nationals have remaining their homeland, these include ace in the reorganizing the societal service companies by the strengthening matchmaking having family relations and you can family members in Guangzhou and thanks to joining casual social teams. Because of mathematical troubles set off by the newest fragmentation away from Africans and you will situations about privacy, Liang (2013) utilized the RDS (respondent-determined sampling) means so you can questionnaire African communities. Which seriously triggered the feeling and possibilities to review the new overall pattern of African participants. Niu (2015) searched the new “passer-by” label of Africans in the Guangzhou in which Africans pick internally while the a temporary resident class. Outside correspondence together with other groups plus the formation from discussion having grass-roots governing bodies along with this “passer-by identity” trigger an atmosphere from informal, imperfect, and you may volatile businesses contained in this African communities. Therefore describes the brand new African migrants just like the a “passer-by neighborhood”. Simply a few education, such as those held of the Zhou and you can Li (2016), possess looked the fresh immigration management and you can court position issues encountered from the Chinese and you can African couples attempting to https://kissbrides.com/sv/brittiska-brudar/ adapt to Chinese community. Men and women studies have presented extensive fieldwork and browsed various practical factors for instance the problem away from Chinese–African kids’ capacity to adjust because of the house registration system. Nevertheless, most training mainly concentrate on the studies off problems faced by local governments, from the perspectives of regional considered, society governance, and you will gender relationships, in the management of international communities. Those individuals studies do not delve into get across-edging ily relations, or associated social policies between Asia and you may Africa.
Some scholars inside Asia accept that within the means of intergenerational cohabitation, a portion of the elderly often prefer to get a harmonious life style state along with their youngsters using ceding energy (Shen 2013; Xia 2015). However, other group will opt for all personal psychological ties so you can take care of items. Lovers, if you find yourself appointment the brand new criterion (xiaoshun) of your own old, convince seniors to stop the straight to talk into the family members points (Xiao 2014). At the same time, having Guangzhou including, Liang (2020) discover as a result of decimal investigation that over for the past 20 years, older people inside the Guangzhou believe that managing its people and you may grandchildren is the optimum choice for its old age in life, but manage accept so you can sometimes with second thoughts. Whilst the analysis around get across-age group cohabitation inside Guangzhou refuted out-of a high in excess of 75% in 1998 to % in the 2017, indeed the new cohabitation rates converged into federal investigation, and you may indicated that more than one-3rd out-of adult children resided with more mature mothers. These investigation are also included in so it papers to next train cross-border ily.
One of the Chinese–African family interviewed, lovers additionally the older one to resided with them tried to mention ways to track down with each other and you will strove to maintain an unified relationships, one out of and therefore both parties perform take advantage of the right to have a vocals in the decision-making. Although not, on account of differences in social society, life-style, parenting procedures, personal personalities, etc., young couples additionally the older would nonetheless enjoys variations regarding views on the all types of cleaning. Ergo, family unit members disputes could easily happen in the event that factors had been handled defectively. Brand new questionnaire used found that lovers in addition to old exactly who spend more day together are able to take care of cousin stability within this your family, if you are individuals who save money go out together will experience friction, ultimately causing each other good stoic friends environment and you may heightened quantity of members of the family pressure. Particularly in regards to your directly to aim for big facts, whether it be a short- otherwise a lot of time-term relationship, any potential dispute do cause a conflict amongst the young adults and also the elderly. More mature mothers may point out that the spot he’s from inside the are “the youngsters’ household”, and they’ll also make the effort to assist the college students from inside the approaching housework and raising grandchildren. Men and women more mature moms and dads are prepared to speak faster, perform alot more, and stay reduced picky with regards to family relations issues. Nonetheless, those people same someone notice it very difficult to bite the tongue with regards to the children’s wedding and you will/otherwise youngster rearing. Just shortly after a volatile fragmentation situation enjoys happened normally seniors deteriorate the new intergenerational differences in a silent method. Meanwhile, young families in addition try to locate alot more varied paradigms to work towards the intergenerational differences, guarantee the typical operation out-of friends things, and present loved ones a certain standard of belonging.


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Megillah, Chapter Four, Mishnah One
Most of the last chapter of Megillah is about the public reading of the Torah. The one main difference between how we read today and how they read in their time is that today the person who receives the aliyah and recites the blessing is usually not the same person who actually reads the Torah. This allows people who dont know how to read from the Torah to receive aliyot. In mishnaic and talmudic times, the person who read the Torah was the same person who received the aliyah. There are other differences which we will discuss throughout the chapter.
1) He who reads the Megillah may either stand or sit.
2) Whether one read it or two read it [together] they [those listening] have fulfilled their obligation.
3) In places where it is the custom to say a blessing, they say the blessing, and where it is not the custom they do not say the blessing.
4) On Mondays and Thursdays and on Shabbat at minhah, three read from the torah, they do not add [to this number] nor decrease [from it], nor do they conclude with [a haftarah] from the Prophets.
5) The one who begins the Torah reading and the one who concludes the Torah reading blesses before it and after it.
Section one: One may read the Megillah while either standing or sitting. Today the custom is to stand but this is not mandatory. In contrast, when reading the Torah one has to stand.
Section two: Two people may read the Megillah together when reading in front of the community. However, when it comes to reading Torah only one person at a time can read. The idea behind this is that it is harder for people to hear two people chanting together than one chanting alone. Since hearing the Megillah is halakhically less significant than hearing the Torah, they allow to people to read simultaneously.
Section three: According to the simple reading of the Mishnah, there were various customs with regard to reciting a blessing over reading the Megillah. Some did and some did not. The Talmud however explains that this only refers to the blessing after the Megillah. In all places they would recite the blessing before reading. Today our custom is to recite a blessing before and after.
Section four: The mishnah now begins to discuss regular Torah reading. On Mondays, Thursdays and on Shabbat at minhah only three people receive aliyot (go up to the Torah). This number may not be increased nor may it be decreased. There is no haftarah (portion from the Prophets section of the Bible) on these occasions.
Section five: In the time of the Mishnah the first person to read would recite the first blessing and the last person to read would recite the concluding blessing. Those reading in between would not recite any blessing at all. Today, each person receiving an aliyah recites a blessing before and after.


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Charlie DiPasquale, Weston boys basketball: Had 27 points, five rebounds and four assists in a 70-65 (OT) win over Newtown.
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Alexa Pfohl, Trumbull girls basketball: Had 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals in a 42-31 win over Westhill.
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Demetrius Young, Bassick boys basketball: Scored 20 points in a 64-49 win over Fairfield Warde.


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The lab automation in protein engineering market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.12% over the forecast period (2018 - 2023). The emergence of robotics has transformed the typical workday for scientists around the world. With the advent of automation techniques, scientists are now able to setup, run, and analyze the results of experiments in a fraction of the time they needed in the past. In today's world, obtaining maximum efficiency out of every department, including the R & D labs, is a major target.
Protein engineering involves various steps, like macromolecular structure determination, from scaling data to calculating an electron density map. The software can be used to improve electron density maps through a statistical approach in combining experimental X-ray diffraction data with information about the expected characteristics of an electron map. Automation helps scientists to understand and solve the mysteries of protein dysfunction, including aggregation and abnormal movement. This will, in turn, help in monitoring the expression level of a target protein facilitating a more effective drug discovery. Automation of routine laboratory procedures by the use of dedicated workstations and software to program instruments allows associate scientists and technicians to think creatively about the implications of their experiments and to design effective follow-up projects or develop alternative approaches to their work instead of spending their days repeating tedious tasks.
The market for laboratory automation is driven by the need for consistency in quality. As the cost of an error is very high in a scientific paper or drug development, even fairly low error rates can have a profound impact on the conclusions. It is believed that taking out the human element helps in achieving more consistency. Great advances have been made in the molding of plastics that has reduced the volumes of reagents used and enabled handling of smaller liquid volumes easy. These advancements have worked in the favor of the development of micro-liter and nano-liter plates to fit with the automated liquid handling equipment.
Automated liquid handling robots help in dispensing samples and other liquids in laboratories. Liquid handlers work on a software controlled by using an integrated system, which customizes the handling procedures with large transfer volumes. Automated liquid handlers minimize the run times and maximize the accuracy. Leading companies have set the benchmark for the development of the automated liquid handlers and are constantly investing in the development of premium products that increase productivity in an effective manner.
The market landscape in North America is extremely dynamic due to a high level of merger and acquisition activities. Asia and Latin America are an emerging market as there has been a considerable increase in outsourcing pharmaceutical manufacturing to these regions due to the availability of cheaper labor and resources. Strict regulations imposed by the United States government and the FDA, growing demand in the diagnostic market, increasing emphasis on the drug discovery and research labs, and the rising presence of various diseases in North America have fueled the growth.
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In September of 1979, John Hammond went into Vanguard Records' 23rd Street Studio in New York with the Nighthawks – Jimmy Thackeray, guitar; Mark Wenner, harmonica; Jan Zukowski, bass; Pete Ragusa, drums – and cut this record, one of his best (and which might've sold better with maybe some better cover art)…..
Remastered collection of John Hammond's early electric guitar work on Vanguard Records, with Charlie Musselwhite, members of The Band, Mike Bloomfield, Duane Allman, Spooner Oldham and others. Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson can be heard on tracks from the two '60s Vanguard releases.
1999 album from Britain's godfather of blues rock. 13 tracks, including 'White Line Fever' and 'Bad Dream Catcher'. Features guest appearances from John Lee Hooker, Ernie Watts and Coco Montoya.
Road Dogs is a studio recording by British Bluesman John Mayall with the Bluesbreakers. With 71 minutes of Mayall's sturdy blues rock, the album's 15 tracks cover a wide variety of ground, from the slow, deliberate pace of 'Road Dogs' to the shuffle of 'Burned Bridges' to the laid back 'Beyond Control'.
After releasing and touring the intense This Year's Model, Elvis Costello quickly returned to the studio with the Attractions to record his third album, Armed Forces. In contrast to the stripped-down pop and rock of his first two albums, Armed Forces boasted a detailed and textured pop production, but it was hardly lavish. However, the more spacious arrangements – complete with ringing pianos, echoing reverb, layered guitars, and harmonies – accent Costello's melodies, making the record more accessible than his first two albums. Perversely, while the sound of Costello's music was becoming more open and welcoming, his songs became more insular and paranoid, even though he cloaked his emotions well…


From Chapter 4: “Preparation: When the Wind Blows” in Ingredients of Outliers
Where’s the Flight Deck?
If you’re sitting on a commercial airliner that’s preparing for takeoff and happen to overhear the captain asking that question, it probably wouldn’t do a whole lot for your peace of mind. An unlikely situation? Sure it is, but I heard of one case where it could have happened.
Years ago, a senior captain of one of the major airlines was preparing to fly a Boeing 747 from Los Angeles to Seoul, Korea. It would be the first time he’d ever even set foot on a 747, much less flown one, and had a full load of passengers counting on him.
As he was making his way through a hangar to board the flight, he spotted another 747 on which a crew was doing some maintenance, so he decided to climb aboard and look around. Walking forward through the main cabin, he reached the front of the plane, but there was no flight deck or cockpit to be found. That’s when he learned from a nearby mechanic that the cockpit on the 747 is on the upper deck.
Imagine if that had been the plane scheduled for Korea. Walking up the aisle of that fully loaded plane and having to ask one of the flight crew—or worse, one of the passengers—how to get to the cockpit would likely have triggered a stampede toward the exits.
But was that pilot unprepared to fly that plane? Certainly not! He’d spent many hours in a flight simulator, which was an exact replica of the 747 cockpit. He’d already learned everything he needed to know about flying that plane and had dealt with extremely realistic simulations of just about every potential emergency. That training, combined with some 25,000 hours of flight time during his career, had him fully prepared to fly that aircraft (once he located the flight deck, of course).
Occasionally, before performing a spinal tap (inserting a long needle into the space where the spinal cord travels) I will remark, “I think this is how you do this—it’s my first one.” When I say that, I get some gauge on the person’s level of engagement and certainly on his or her sense of humor. Does making this comment mean I’m unprepared? No, it means I have a sick sense of humor.
Last year, I was involved in a near fatal airplane crash. I was the passenger in the cockpit of a plane which crashed on takeoff. A pilot friend was flying when a gust of wind hit us right at the moment of takeoff from a mountain airstrip. The plane veered off the runway to the left and then back to the right before striking a hangar.
Luckily, the person in the backseat near the exit (also a pilot) kicked the door open a moment before impact. Otherwise, we’d have been trapped. The pilot adroitly swung the tail of the plane around just prior to impact and therefore avoided going head first into the hangar door. We were all able to jump out as the plane caught fire and then exploded. No one said a word during the event; it was as if we’d rehearsed for this moment. The three of us have been flying together for a number of years, and oddly enough, we talked through a couple of “what if” scenarios over dinner the night before. One of the scenarios we talked about was being trapped in a burning plane and how important it was to jettison the doors prior to impact.
Here’s the bottom line: if you know what’s coming, if you’ve thought about all the various permutations of what could happen, nothing surprises you because you’ve already been there—you’ve prepared.


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City congestion previously referred to traffic jams on road or highways. With more transportation options than ever and the booming delivery economy, the city streets and sidewalks are crowded and congested. New technology solutions are designed to make the lives of citizens easier, but with limited space, the competition for the curb is creating a new challenge for cities and citizens.
This session will explore the opportunities created by new city technology, from scooters to grocery delivery, as well as the challenges cities face when managing crowded city streets. Can cities, corporations and citizens work together and learn how to share the curb?