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Ontario lockdown doesn't do anything to help warehouse workers, says advocate
Gagandeep Kaur says those who process online shopping orders still working in overcrowded conditions
Ontario-wide lockdown measures set to kick in on Boxing Day leave the province's most vulnerable workers in the lurch, says advocate Gagandeep Kaur.
Starting on Dec. 26, all non-essential businesses in the province will close or switch to curbside pickup, and restaurants will offer takeout only.
But warehouses, food processing plants, and manufacturing facilities are largely exempt from the new shutdown order — despite accounting for about 21.6 per cent of active outbreaks in Ontario, according to provincial data.
Kaur is an organizer with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, and a member of the Warehouse Workers Centre in Brampton, Ont. Here is part of her conversation with As It Happens guest host Helen Mann.
Ms. Kaur, what will these lockdown measures coming into effect on Saturday mean for the workers who you represent?
Not much has changed for the fate of these essential workers, because the industries that they are working in, the workplaces that they are employed at, they are essential not just for our region.
If you know the warehouses from [Peel Region], they supply the food, the other essential products to all over Canada. The transportation industry based ... in Peel region is the one that provides all the supplies ... to our entire nation.
So all these workers, they will be at work. They will be working under the similar conditions. And this lockdown measure will not make much of a difference in their lives.
What are you hearing about those conditions? What are the workers telling you about what they're seeing and experiencing in those warehouses?
A lot of people, they are working from home these days, so what that has caused ... the reliance and demand of online services [to spike] high.
The workers working in ... the fulfilment centres that process these orders ... have told us that because of the increase in the demand, these employers have hired even more workers to address the needs ... making it really impossible for workers inside to maintain that safe social distance at all time.
That is the No. 1 complaint that workers who are employed in warehouses have actually mentioned.
The other thing is some of the employers, they are not very considerate when it comes to the safety. Their main priority is production at the time. So if a worker wants to follow proper safety protocols, they cannot because then they can face penalties from the employers for working too slow.
What, you know, workers are put through to make things happen, to make our dreams become a reality, I would say that they are just experiencing a complete nightmare.- Gagandeep Kaur, Warehouse Workers Centre
Of the cases that have been reported, more than 400 reportedly have occurred at Amazon warehouses in Ontario, [according to a source in the National Post]. And a spokesperson for Amazon in Canada has told us that the company has a robust social distancing program in place at its warehouses. You're saying you're hearing otherwise. Do you feel the company is doing what it can to address those concerns?
No, I don't think so.
What I've heard from the workers is that the concept of social distancing or other safety protocols, they are only at the entrances. As soon as you enter inside these facilities, it is a totally different world.
And I understand that, you know, it's kind of like a fascinating concept where we can just [in a] few clicks, you know, order anything from a box of chocolates to big screen TV, and it is at our doorsteps within the next 24 to 48 hours.
But if we look at the other end of the bargain and what, you know, workers are put through to make things happen, to make our dreams become a reality, I would say that they are just experiencing a complete nightmare.
It all comes down at the cost of their health and safety.
Amazon says that its measures for safety include taped markings on floors, signage. They've spread out chairs and tables. They staggered the shift start times and workstations. They have handwashing stations, more janitorial staff. What more would you like to see them do?
I understand and I agree there have been certain changes that have been brought up in these warehouses ... [but] they have kept on hiring more people.
Rather than congesting the same place with more people and more work, it would have made more sense if they would have maybe, you know, leased out another property and, you know, shifted some of the work there so that it's not that whole congestion.
And especially now during the Christmas season, the volume, the number of items that people have processed and the orders that this company has received, they have skyrocketed, and people are working, like, six-day consecutive 60-hour shifts.
One of the key messages that we've heard since the beginning of this pandemic from all levels of government is if you have any kind of symptoms — even if it seems like it's next to nothing, like a cold symptom, anything — that you should stay home until you ensure that you are not carrying COVID-19. Do the workers that you're speaking with feel that they can do that, that they can stay home?
No, definitely not, because the majority of the warehouse workers, they are the temporary workforce. They do not have access to the paid sick leave that the employer might be offering them.
So in the absence of any paid sick leave ... basically what we are telling them at that stage is that they will have to pick between their life and their livelihood. So if they decide to stay home and if they are experiencing some of the symptoms, that would mean that they would be losing the pay for that day.
Amazon disputes that. You know, they say that if someone has a confirmed case of COVID-19 or who is required to isolate because they may have been exposed to COVID-19, that those people get up to 14 days of paid leave. That does not constitute paid sick leave?
What workers have told us [is] that the paid leave for 14 days that Amazon has instituted is only for workers who are tested positive.
The Ontario ... Ministry of Labour ... says that it is hiring an additional 100 inspectors. What else would you like to see from the province in terms of ensuring worker safety?
More, you know, workplaces need to be inspected ... and there should be tougher penalties for the employers who violate these health and safety protocols.
Just recently, there was an article out [in the Toronto Star] where the Ministry of Labour conducted almost 31,500 onsite inspections, and it was just one employer that faced a financial penalty.
What do you want consumers to think about, given how many of us are ordering more and more goods online and increasing the volumes of these warehouses? What should the people who are doing the buying be thinking about?
Whenever we sit down, you know, on a computer or a device and we make that order, I just want consumers to be considerate that, you know, there is a person who will be processing that order. There is a person who will be packing that order. There is a person who will be delivering that item to their doorstep. So be considerate of their safety.
I think it's time where we should start making these decisions wisely of what we should order or, you know, what is essential for our lives and what is not.
Given everything that we've been talking about, when you look at these new restrictions in Ontario, where do you think it leaves warehouse workers? Where do they fit in terms of priority here?
I understand that government wanted to give some, you know, leverage to businesses and some time to businesses. But I believe that the health and safety of the workers should be made a priority.
Written by Sheena Goodyear. Interview produced by Chloe Shantz-Hilkes. Q&A has been edited for length and clarity.

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Lets here what you like and don't like about this Weapon.
I have one and it took a little bit getting used to the Fatter Grip but other than that I love it 14 rounds of .45 is fire power.
No issues so far. I've heard/seen magazine issues (falls out when the gun goes bang) with another brand of high cap 1911 type pistol.
The finish seems pretty durable on mine but I've seen another one of the same brand that is beginning to look pretty "dog eard" after a couple years of bouncing around (in a holster) on the rider's hip (ATVs). Some of that look may be not enough time out of the holster at the end of the day and wiped down with an oily rag.
Mine seems to be accurate enough (at least as accurate as my Series 80 Colt) and so far not a single malfunction in the few hundred rounds that have been through it.
Additional magazines (from the manufacturer) aren't really that expensive, about $30 each. However, I've got a couple that probably need new springs. The spring in the mag. has a smaller diameter in the middle of the spring vs. the top and bottom (I assumed so it would nest down inside itself when the mag. was loaded). Sometimes those two magazines will hang up (so they are only used at the range) and it seems the mag. spring is the culprit. I've tried greasing them with white lithium grease to help the coils slide by rather than hand but it didn't help.
I probably would not buy a second one, but I'll keep this one.
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US bakery firm Krispy Kreme appears keen to become part of the British establishment. The firm's first UK store was opened today at Harrods, the Knightsbridge department store famous for its opulence and glamour.
"Harrods has always sought to be innovative with its range of products and is renowned for bringing its customers the exclusive and the unique," said Harrods director of corporate communications Peter Willasey.
"Harrods is, therefore, delighted to be the first store in Europe to offer its customers the Krispy Kreme experience. The theatre and magic of shopping is very important to Harrods - customers want to be entertained while they shop - so Krispy Kreme fits perfectly in the Candy Room."
To promote the event, the company announced that it would be offering packs of goodies for the first 12 in line, and would even be supplying a year's supply of doughnuts to one lucky customer. No doubt Krispy Kreme was counting on Homer Simpson not being there.
As in other Krispy Kreme outlets, the store will include Krispy Kreme's doughnut-making theatre, which allows customers to see the doughnuts being made from start to finish. The store also will feature Krispy Kreme's traditional Hot Doughnuts Now sign, which when illuminated, announces to customers that doughnuts are coming right off the line.
Krispy Kreme's Harrods store will offer the company's original glazed doughnuts along with 14 additional varieties including iced, filled and cake doughnuts. The company says that it produces its own proprietary doughnut mix and manufactures its own proprietary doughnut-making equipment.
Founded in 1937, Krispy Kreme is a leading branded speciality retailer of premium quality doughnuts. Krispy Kreme currently has more than 315 retail locations in 41 US states, as well as Canada and Australia.
The company claims that 7.5 million Krispy Kreme doughnuts are made every day, and that more than 2.7 billion are produced each year. Krispy Kreme plan to open a further 24 stores over the next five years in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

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For a long time, I was too afraid to go to counselling. It seemed scary; I’d have to go into a room with somebody who I had never met before and tell them my problems. I knew the counselor would be professional and incredibly experienced but the little niggling worry in my head would say that they were a stranger and that I had to trust them.
I walked up to the door of the building, the electronic doors opened and I decided to walk away. I did a loop of the road I was on and still did not go in.
I was afraid; all my problems were personal to me and it was my duty to deal with them myself. If I can’t deal with them myself then it must mean that I’m weak. Sure, everyone has problems and they just get on with it and go about their daily lives.
I was completely wrong.
It’s alright to seek professional help, especially if you don’t have a close friend or family member who you can confide in. Having mental health problems doesn’t make you weak; it takes so much strength to even admit that you’re having problems and that you’re not feeling 100%.
My way of dealing with the way I was feeling was to go to counselling and talk, to meditate first thing in the morning, to put in my earphones and let the music soothe me. Everyone will have their own unique way whether that’s drinking a cup of tea or going for a jog; find what’s best for you. I used to feel that I had to be a superhero and deal with all my problems by myself but I’ve realised that all it takes to be a superhero is to seek help.

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Maverick entertainer Charly Boy (real name Charles Oputa) said yesterday prominent musicians, D’banj and Terry G, will perform at a concert to cdelebrate the death of his father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa.
Justice Oputa, a former Justice of the Supreme Court (JSC), died on Sunday afternoon at the National Hospital in Abuja.
He was 90.
Charly Boy, who spoke yesterday with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at his Abuja home, said his father lived a fulfilled life “so, there is a great need to celebrate him”.
He urged Nigerians not to sympathise with him.
Charly Boy said: “They should join in celebrating a life well lived. My father was a good and great man, though we did not start off well because in the beginning he always felt I was too rascal.
“I did not obey orders and I got tired of his rules, regulations and restrictions. So, it was important that I went my own way.
“I thank God I did that because at long last since the past 25 years, I won the kind of respect I deserved from the man who thought that the direction I took was a wrong move.
“For the past 25 years, we bonded and I am proud to have had a father like him.”
The entertainer said his father brought him up on a strong “overdose” of morals, values, principles and how to be contented and be at peace with oneself.
“I will continue to apply these virtues to my life,” Charly Boy said.
Mr Mike Okiro, a retired Inspector-General of Police (IGP), was among the early sympathisers at the Oputas’ home.
The former police chief described the late justice as a rare nugget.
Okiro said Justice Oputa’s death was a big loss to the family, the Judiciary and the country.
He said the late Justice was a legend, especially in the Judiciary, because he was recognised internationally and would be missed greatly.
“He was a great man, and he lived a very good life worthy of emulation,” Okiro said.
A musician, Daniel Wilson, who also condoled with the family, described the late Justice Oputa as a rare gem with a great life.
He said his memory would live on.


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If you've dreamt of going on an exotic African safari but thought it was out of your budget, think again. It is possible to embark on the journey of a lifetime, as long as you invest the time to plan and research. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Research Your Flight Options
Airfare to Africa is never cheap, but if you plan in advance, compare websites, and save up some miles, it doesn't have to break the bank. As with any international travel, the sooner you book, the cheaper it'll be. Prices tend to increase at the three month mark, so start your research as early as you can. Some websites to check are Travelpirates.com, and Wow Air.
Choose a Private Guide Over a Tour Company
Safaris are usually the most costly part of an Africa trip and vary wildly in terms of services and inclusions. Though a private guide may sound like it would be the more expensive option, in fact, the commercialized, packaged tours are usually more. A private safari guide can tailor the experience to your interests, provide any and all transportation, give lessons about the culture, and know the ins-and-outs of the parks. They're usually also locals, so you're supporting the community (over a corporation), another win-win. One highly recommended guide in Tanzania is Daniel Joseph. While most people have their sights set on the Serengeti, his services can also include three days of safaris at three different national parks (Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara). These are a bit more off-the-beaten path, and you can see just as many exotic animals for far less dough.
Forgo the Luxury LodgeWhile luxury lodges may be a necessary part of the experience for some, if you’re trying to save money, the first night can be spent at an inexpensive hotel near the airport or another convenient location where your guide can scoop you up. If you do want a nicer spot to bed down, don't stay directly in the parks or towns. If you do your homework, there are plenty of lodges that are gorgeous and cost a fraction of what the popular ones do. One great location with amazing food, staff, and vibes is Burudika Manyara Lodge in Lake Manyara, which ranges from $50 - $140/night.
Go on the Offseason
You may be worried that you'll see less animals in the offseason, but there are still plenty of creatures to witness year-round and less people, which means better photos for you. Peak months include January-February, July-August, and the end of December, while high season includes March, June, and September-early December. April and May will be your cheapest months due to unpredictable rains, but the migration is never completely predictable. Here's a quick guide to what you can expect to see when in order to minimize your risk.

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At first glance, the RTX 2070 Super from Gigabyte looks massive, especially compared to my EVGA 2070 Super. 52,500 for the GeForce RTX 2070, but delivers as much performance as … And if you do have that sort of money, then you’d be better off buying the upcoming RTX 2080 Super or RTX 2080 Ti, which both offer a bigger leap in performance over the regular RTX 2070. It otherwise has the same chrome middle and Super branding on an otherwise familiar Nvidia cooler. The GeForce RTX 3080 has 8704 Shader Processing Units and the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Inno3D Jet 8GB has 2560. There was a problem. Intro The GeForce RTX 2070 Super comes with a core clock speed of 1605 MHz and a GDDR6 memory frequency of 1750 MHz. Overview The GeForce RTX 2070 Super MSI Gaming Trio 8GB is a High-End Graphics Card based on the Turing Architecture. When the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 launched in October 2018, it cost $499 (about £380, AU$690), while an Nvidia-made Founders Edition cost $599 (£569, AU$899). 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Nvidia’s RTX 2070 Super is a great graphics card if you’re after smooth, 1440p performance, but when you stack up the £475 / $499 Nvidia Founders Edition card I reviewed against AMD’s new Radeon RX 5700 XT, it starts to struggle at bit on the old value for money front – just have a look at my big RTX 2070 Super vs RX 5700 XT benchmark showdown to see why. SUPER graphics cards are optimized for your favorite streaming apps to provide maximum performance for your live stream. Display Graphs. It also is comprised of 2560 SPUs, 160 TAUs, and 64 ROPs. With alerts. Power Usage and Theoretical Benchmarks Power Consumption (Max TDP) GeForce GTX … Electricity costs. It has a base and boost clock speed of 1605 and 1770 MHz respectively and a 215 W power draw compared to the 185 W per the original 2070. 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Compare those specs to the Radeon RX 6800 XT, which features GPU clock speed of 1825 MHz, and 16384 MB of GDDR6 … MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 2070 Super 8GB GDRR6 256-bit HDMI/DP NVLink Torx Fan Turing Architecture Overclocked G-SYNC Graphics Card (RTX 2070 SUPER VENTUS GP OC) $1,021.09 Get the deal The AMD card Radeon RX 5700 XT does consume a little more power compared to RTX 2070 SUPER and RTX 2080 at 225W. It has a base and boost clock speed of 1605 and 1770 MHz respectively and a 215 W power draw compared to the 185 W per the original 2070. This allows Nvidia to claim over double the performance per watt showing that this is a significant advance. With Nvidia unveiling a new range of Super RTX graphics cards that promise performance upgrades over the existing RTX cards, we’re looking at if the RTX 2070 Super is worth buying – or if the original RTX 2070 offers better value for money. The $399 RTX 2060 Super is more in line with the previous RTX 2070 spec-wise, instead of the plain 2060. But it … Hide Graphs. To help shed light on this eternal quandary, I’ve been testing two other RTX 2070 Super cards to see how they compare: Zotac’s AMP Extreme edition, and Asus’ Dual OC model. Hide Graphs. Compared to AMD offerings, the RTX 2070 Super is aimed against the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (Navi). The GDDR6 RAM is set to run at a speed of 1750 MHz on this model. Compare. © Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q; Model #: Creator17A10SFS-254; Item #: … The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super also lands in a post-AMD Navi world, where the closest competitor, both in performance and price, is … The GDDR6 memory runs at a frequency of 1750 MHz on this card. The RTX 2070 Super also beats the standard RTX 2070 when it comes to texel fill-rate with 325.7 Gigatexels/sec vs 233.3. Compare those specs to the GeForce RTX 2070 Super, which has a GPU core clock speed of 1605 MHz, and 8192 MB of GDDR6 memory running at 1750 MHz through a 256-bit bus. 2. nVidia has clocked the core frequency at 1605 MHz. That’s probably not a big enough performance increase to justify an upgrade from the RTX 2070. It has a base and boost clock speed of 1605 and 1770 MHz respectively and a 215 W power draw compared to the 185 W per the original 2070. Considering the upgraded components, it’s not too surprising that the RTX 2070 Super draws more power, but it does mean the regular RTX 2070 is cheaper to run in the long run, and better suited to smaller, lower powered builds. The RTX 2070, on the other hand, having been supplanted by the RTX 2070 Super, is often found for around $470, a comparative steal. However, it does share the same specs as the RTX 2070 in some respects, such as memory interface (256-bit), memory data rate (14 Gbps) and memory bandwidth (448 GB/sec). The smallest RTX 2070 Super card is the MSI RTX 2070 Super Ventus, measuring at just 257mm, a 10mm reduction over the RTX 2070 Super Founders edition, and still boasts a capable dual-fan, 2-slot cooling design. So, let’s compare the RTX 2070 with the RTX 2070 Super to see if Nvidia’s upgrade is a worthy purchase. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. The RTX 2070S also features Turing NVENC which is far more efficient than CPU encoding and alleviates the need for … You will receive a verification email shortly. First, though, some specs. Question. Compare RTX 2070 Super Mobile to today’s pc games to … NY 10036. It features 2560 SPUs as well as 160 TAUs and 64 Rasterization Operator Units. 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Having that in mind, the price difference between two of them starts to make more sense, as RTX 2060 SUPER seems to be less powerful tasks requiring ray-tracing capabilities. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super also lands in a post-AMD Navi world, where the closest competitor, both in performance and price, is … One area that the RTX 2070 beats the RTX 2070 Super is in power consumption, with the regular card having a TGP of 175 Watts, versus the RTX 2070 Super’s 215 Watts. The 2070 Super has been upgraded to use the same GPU die as in the RTX 2080, and now has 2560 CUDA cores, up from 2304 in the 2070. Power Usage and Theoretical Benchmarks Power Consumption (Max TDP) GeForce GTX … The GeForce RTX 2070 Super is priced at Rs. Units. The 2070 Super has been upgraded to use the same GPU die as in the RTX 2080, and now has 2560 CUDA cores, up from 2304 in the 2070. RTX 2070 comes with 2304 CUDA Cores, 288 Tensor Cores and 36 RT Cores while RTX 2060 has got 1920 CUDA Cores, 240 Tensor Cores and 30 RT Cores. The performance difference between the two cards was more noticeable with Metro Exodus, with the RTX 2070 scoring 60.8 FPS compared to the RTX 2070 Super’s 69.4 FPS. It features 2,560 CUDA cores, a base clock of 1605MHz, a boost clock of 1770MHz, 184 texture units and a max L1 cache size of 2560KB. Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Neptune OC 1770-1815MHz GDDR6 8G Graphics Card, 8GB 256-Bit Video Card HDMI +DP +Type C. Core Clock: 1770 MHz; Card Dimensions (L x H): 293.4*147*45mm; Chipset Manufacturer: NVIDIA; Effective Memory Clock: 14Gbps; Model #: VGACLF2070SNeptOC1; Item #: 9SIAPN9C8F3813; Return Policy: View Return Policy $1,195.00 – … Above you can see a detailed breakdown of the RTX 2070 compared to the new RTX 2070 Super, with the latter trumping the former in some key areas. By comparison, the RTX 2070 has 2304 CUDA cores, a base clock of 1410 MHz, a boost of 1,620 MHz, 144 texture units and 2,304 cache.
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this was my first face, I loved this process and it only took half an hour
I'm still working through the others.
I'm also conducting a gelli printing workshop from home on Saturday the 26th of April, if you are able to attend drop me an email. I will also be creating an on-line workshop of this class too.
Below are some of the prints that we will make and then turn them into a book, collage them and build up layers of paint. We will also be gelli printing on fabric too.
this one uses a Chris Cozen stencil
the left page has been printed and collaged, waiting for painted images.
the right page has had the paint added too.
the left page has been printed and collaged
the right page has had the paint added, you can see the layers through the images.
these are gelli printed fabrics, I build up the designs in layers like screen printing.
this is a fabric page from my latest commissioned journal that is now completed.
Thanks so much for dropping by and for your lovely comments.

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Re-brand for local Accountancy Firm
MA Accountancy Group needed a rebrand to realign the brand to a new target audience. See how we helped them do this as well as improve the brand culture aligned to their shared values.
MA Accountancy Group (formerly Mad About Bookkeeping) are a bookkeeping and accountancy practice in Bordon, Hampshire.
Their previous name tied them to their core service that the business was originally built around but as business grew over the past 10+ years, so to had their service offering.
They had the task of being able to retain their existing client base that were used to their fun and friendly approach to quality bookkeeping at great value, whilst also appealing to larger businesses with more 'grown up' accounting and payroll needs.
The business was full of personality from how they presented themselves to the way leaders Nicky and Michelle approached business. It was a big part of their DNA and although they knew they had to come across a bit more serious in order to attract new audiences they did not want to lose their identity.
We helped them identify 3 key target audiences and set about how we bring this personality to these 3 audiences and sectors. and had the are a full service Marketing agency in Hampshire and successfully deliver award winning campaigns for predominantly consumer based local SME companies. However they realised there was an opportunity to bring their offering to new target audience but were unsure if their current branding would appeal to them well enough to be taken seriously.
Their fun and informal look and approach had worked to date to attract these SME clients but they had a new focus on attracting bigger B2B companies and were worried that they may not be taken seriously enough despite having proven past experience in this sector.
They had identified their 2 sets of client avatars for us to focus on and we went through a couple of Brand Discovery sessions that included brand and market positioning, competitor analysis and looked at areas of their current brand that was working well and areas that needed attention.
We then helped them redesign some of their identity including:
Logo design update - subtle tweaks to simplify overall and streamline it's uses.
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Two people are dead after a small aircraft loaded with cocaine crashed Thursday in northwestern Costa Rica, near the Pacific coastal village of Nosara, the country’s Public Security Ministry reported on Friday.
“On Thursday night, National Police, firefighters and members of the Red Cross responded to an aircraft accident in Nosara,” located in the northwestern Guanacaste province about 260 kilometers northwest of the capital, a news release from the ministry stated.
The bodies of two people were found inside the aircraft, along with packages of cocaine, the statement said, without adding details about the crash victims.
“We haven’t yet identified [the aircraft’s] registration or the identity of the deceased persons, or the quantity of drugs, as a fire destroyed 95 percent of the aircraft,” a Public Security Ministry spokesman told AFP.
The crash occurred less than two kilometers from a clandestine landing strip where the plane had taken off just minutes before, authorities said. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Near the crash site, police discovered an abandoned vehicle with a package inside containing more than $45,000 in cash, 50 kilograms of cocaine, an Uzi submachine gun and a shotgun, authorities said.
“We’re investigating the connection between the aircraft and this vehicle,” the spokesman said. “We believe the occupants of the aircraft received logistical support from land by subjects who we are working to identify.”


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A RED-OVERLAY CLEAR GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
PROBABLY PALACE WORKSHOPS, BEIJING, 1760-1820
The transparent red overlay is carved through to the bubble-suffused ground on either side with a circular panel, one side with rocks emerging from waves below a bat, the other side with a similar composition with central leafy branch. The narrow sides are decorated with mask and ring handles.
2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm.) high, glass stopper
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Chinese Works of Art specialist Olivia Hamilton reckons this pair of superb sculptures — around 1,300 years old — are ‘the finest I've seen come up for sale‘
A new collector’s guide to palettes, glazes, reign marks, and the different kilns, plus why it pays to handle as many pieces as possible
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Ahead of our Paris sale on 10 September, Meredith Etherington-Smith salutes three generations of collectors from one family
What a newcomer needs to know about the highly collectable, grain-based liquor served at all Chinese state banquets


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So. A few days ago, the blogging site LiveJournal announced a shiny new feature: the ability to cross-post journal entries and comments directly to Twitter and Facebook. From the tone of the post, LJ staff were clearly expecting to be showered with gratitude.
For those of you who squander spend time on those other social networks, we’ve just made it easier to stay in touch with your grandparents, forgotten acquaintances, and former bosses on Facebook and Twitter without having to leave the comfort of your LiveJournal home.
At the time of writing, there were 142 pages of comments to this News Update (over 10,000 comments) pretty much unanimously condemning this move. The Twitter part hasn’t disturbed the users, but the Facebook part has completely exploded in LJ’s corporate, er, face.
The main complaint? Cross-posting creates a huge privacy glitch. Someone who had Facebook Connect enabled could apparently cross-post a comment to their Facebook, even when commenting on someone else’s locked-down journal. True, Facebook friends wouldn’t be able to see the whole locked journal entry, but they could read the comment title and then poke around.
The thing is, that while Facebook has persuaded most users to adopt real-life identities, Livejournal is very different. The vast majority of LJ users have usernames, not real names. It’s very common to have pictorial avatars and icons, rather than a personal photograph. Many LJ bloggers lock all or some of their entries, in order to emote more precisely about all manner of subjects from My Chemical Romance to how much grief they are getting from their distant relatives, their boss and their Facebook friends.
Cleolinda Jones, who maintains a popular blog on LJ, has researched the effect of the cross-posting, and yes, it’s a privacy black hole. Not because it reveals you immediately, but because anyone with a little talent at triangulation could begin to identify the Facebooker’s LJ friend.
Livejournal, like Bebo, Myspace and other journal-style sites, is losing out to Facebook and Facebook-like practices. It’s not trendy, if it ever was, and a search for stories about this particular user backlash gets one hit on Google News. (In contrast, the story about World of Warcraft’s attempt to get users to adopt real-life names gets 13.5 million hits and a story in The Economist).
What is particularly telling is that while LJ alerted its users 5 days ago, there has been virtually no management comment, other than a short update to the original news item.
Update: Thank you for taking the time to offer your honest feedback. We understand and appreciate your desire for privacy. We share your concerns. Most of us would not want to publish our LiveJournal usernames or FO (friends-only) comments to Facebook or Twitter either (to the extent we even use them). Please give us a little time to address your concerns. We are listening, and we’ll do our best to respond.
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The Gadfly is a series of letters offering commentary on local issues and published in the Warrensburg Gazette.
I would hope that everyone knows about Warrensburg's sesquicentennial celebration this year. The WHS Art calendar is out, the special cookbook is selling rapidly, and several downtown windows have sesquicentennial-related displays. One of the busiest weeks in the year-long celebration is coming up rapidly.
The sesquicentennial committee will be represented at the home show this weekend, and again at the taste of Warrensburg event on Tuesday. On Saturday, April 9th, one of the major events will be held, with people demonstrating various aspects of life when Warrensburg was incorporated.
There's a little history to be considered. We all know that Warrensburg was the County Seat way back in 1840, when the Old Courthouse (now part of the Johnson County Historical Society museum complex) was built. So why did the founders wait 15 years before incorporating the city?
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The University of Chicago on Thursday morning announced that it was dropping the requirement that all undergraduate applicants submit SAT or ACT scores.
While a number of prominent liberal arts colleges have stopped requiring the SAT or ACT, Chicago is among the first top research university to drop the requirement. Typically, the University has not had any problem attracting top applicants. In fact, the class that enrolled in September 2017, the university received 27,694 applicants and admitted 2,419. The middle 50 percent of the range of SAT scores of admitted applicants was 1460 to 1550.
The test-optional policy applies to all students from the United States. The university also announced an expansion of financial aid and other new policies designed to attract more low-income and first-generation students.
Going forward the university will provide:
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- Scholarships of $20,000 over four years, and a guaranteed paid summer internship, for all first-generation students.
- Special new scholarships for veterans and the children of police officers, firefighters and veterans.
In addition, the university announced a new program in which it will invite students to submit a two-minute video introduction of themselves. And the university will allow self-submission of transcripts to minimize the need for students to pay fees.
“Today, many underresourced and underrepresented students, families and school advisers perceive top-ranked colleges as inaccessible if students do not have the means to help them stand out in the application process,” said James G. Nondorf, vice president and dean of admissions at Chicago. He added that UChicago Empower, as the initiatives are collectively being called, “levels the playing field, allowing first-generation and low-income students to use technology and other resources to present themselves as well as any other college applicant. We want students to understand the application does not define you — you define the application.”


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Chris Stapleton really needs no introduction. Most country fans out there know him as the vocal powerhouse that ruled the 2015 CMA Awards with Justin Timberlake. That performance kick-started Stapleton’s singing career, and led to his debut album Traveller being named as Billboard‘s top country album of 2016.
But as Stapleton’s hardcore fans know, he’s been around a lot longer than just the past year. He’s a well-respected songwriter in the Nashville community, and has penned hits for everyone from Josh Turner to Luke Bryan.
Stapleton also writes his own music and he has a whole bunch of unreleased songs that he wasn’t able to fit on Traveller. Even though these songs didn’t make it on the album, Stapleton still makes a point to perform them every now and then during his various appearances.
Years ago, Stapleton co-wrote a profound tune that he’s still never released. But it was picked up and recorded by another artist…Brooks & Dunn‘s Ronnie Dunn. Called “Heart Letting Go,” the song was included as a track on Dunn’s 2014 solo album Peace, Love, and Country Music.
Two years before Dunn recorded “Heart Letting Go,” Stapleton performed it during a benefit concert at the Station Inn in East Kentucky. It was an all-acoustic performance, and Stapleton was the only one out on stage as he sang.
The acoustic accompaniment of Stapleton’s guitar added an emotional element to the performance, and left his voice completely exposed. Because of that, you could clearly hear each and every emotional inflection that he put into his notes.
We’ve heard Stapleton sing many times before, but we’ve always liked his acoustic performances the most. They really give his voice the chance to stand out, showing just how talented he is as a vocalist.
The way Stapleton plays with his volume throughout the performance is also remarkable. He knows exactly when to sing louder for more effect, and when to sing softer to add a little bit of emotion to his words. This is how a master does it folks!
After Stapleton finished singing, he was met with endless rounds of cheers, whistles, and applause. Once you watch this performance, you’ll wonder why it took so long for him to catch his big break!
You’ll also wonder why Stapleton hasn’t released “Heart Letting Go” as one of his own songs yet. We love Dunn’s version, but Stapleton always manages to take a song and turn it into something from out of this world.
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Three new studies that went through early data on the novel Omicron version suggest it does not cause serious disease as often as the Delta variant does, which is good news for the holidays.
On the other hand, Omicron is so contagious that it will likely increase hospitalizations, and the unvaccinated still need to worry, public health experts said.
“If you are unvaccinated and you have never been infected, it is a little less severe than Delta,” William Hanage, an epidemiologist from Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, told The New York Times. “But that’s a bit like saying you’re being hit over the head with one hammer instead of two hammers. And the hammers are more likely to hit you now.”
To slow Omicron's spread, Americans should take rapid COVID-19 tests before holiday events, Christina Ramirez, a biostatistician at the University of California, Los Angeles, told the newspaper.
They also should gather outside, stay near open windows or find other ways to improve ventilation, Ramirez said.
“I don’t want to be alarmist, but I don’t think that you can let your guard down,” she added.
The three new studies suggesting Omicron infections are milder were conducted by researchers in South Africa, Scotland, and England. At the same time, encouraging news that the wave of Omicron infections seems to have already peaked arrived from South Africa on Wednesday.
The new South African study found that the risk of hospitalization was about 70% lower in Omicron cases compared to people infected with other COVID variants.
Those researchers cautioned that their data was gathered during the early stage of the Omicron wave, when it may have been more likely that people with mild symptoms were admitted to the hospital because the infection rate was low.
They also suggested that because Omicron was more likely to reinfect people who had already had the virus, it might be causing a higher number of milder cases.
While it can get past the antibodies created during earlier surges, it may not have been able to evade slower immune responses that prevent more serious disease, the Times reported.
About 70% of those in the study had experienced previous COVID-19 infections and 30% had been vaccinated.
Two separate British studies buttressed the South African findings, where researchers again found reduced hospitalizations with Omicron cases.
During November and December, Omicron infections in Scotland were associated with a two-thirds reduction in the risk of hospitalization compared with the Delta variant.
Meanwhile, researchers in England found Omicron patients were 15% to 20% less likely to end up in hospitals compared to Delta patients, and they were 40% to 45% less likely to be hospitalized overnight or for a longer period.
The Imperial College of London researchers theorized that previously acquired immunity was contributing to Omicron’s milder infections.

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Lampard OFFICIALLY gets sack, German flying in to complete Chelsea move, Blues contact £55 million defender about move and Tomori makes big Maldini claim
Frank Lampard has been sacked by Chelsea after just 18 months as head coach
Lampard was brought to the club just last year and enjoyed a first good season with the Blues, leading the club to an FA Cup final and qualification to the Champions League, which brought alot of excitement around the club.
But despite the fact that he had over £200 million in the transfer window to bring in new players, Chelsea have fallen well behind Manchester City and Manchester United in the chase to win that Premier League title.
Lampard took the side on a 17-game unbeaten run but away defeats to Everton, Wolves, Arsenal and Leicester and a 3-1 home defeat to Manchester City have cost him his job, and In a statement, Abramovich said: “This was a very difficult decision for the club, not least because I have an excellent personal relationship with Frank and I have the utmost respect for him.
“He is a man of great integrity and has the highest of work ethics. However, under current circumstances we believe it is best to change managers.
“On behalf of everyone at the club, the board and personally, I would like to thank Frank for his work as head coach and wish him every success in the future. He is an important icon of this great club and his status here remains undiminished. He will always be warmly welcomed back at Stamford Bridge.”
Reports have suggested that Thomas Tuchel is now flying to Chelsea after the Blues sacked Frank Lampard.
Despite the fact that he had over £200 million in the transfer window to bring in new players, Chelsea have fallen well behind Manchester City and Manchester United in the chase to win that Premier League title.
Lampard took the side on a 17-game unbeaten run but away defeats to Everton, Wolves, Arsenal and Leicester and a 3-1 home defeat to Manchester City have cost him his job, and now the Blues are looking to bring in a new boss.
And it seems that Chelsea fans will be welcoming former PSG boss Thomas Tuchel in the next couple of days, with reports suggesting that he is now flying over to London to discuss a move to Stamford Bridge.
Tuchel won the DFB-Pokal in 2017 with Dortmund before a brief but trophy-laden spell in Paris which saw him win two Ligue 1 titles and a French Cup, as well as reaching the final of last season’s Champions League, which they lost to Bayern Munich.
Look, Lampard needed to get the sack, This Chelsea squad is one of the very best in the Premier League and should be challenging for all the major titles, so the fact that he has lost so many games already this season, it was about time.
Manchester United have received a blow in their pursuit of RB Leipzig ace Dayot Upamecano as Chelsea have reportedly contacted him about a transfer.
United were said to be front-runners to land the 22-year-old for £55million this month as there has been alot of rumours that he is the man that they see can come in and be the perfect partner for Harry Maguire.
But they could now be pipped by the Blues to the post, according to German outlet Kicker, as they have now claimed that Chelsea have already made contact with the German outfit about a possible deal to bring Upamecano to London, and Stamford Bridge
Frank Lampard may have just got the sack, but incoming boss Thomas Tuchel is a man that knows what players he wants, and reports have suggested that he has asked Chelsea to try and wrap up a deal for the talented £55 million rated defender
TalkSPORT’s transfer expert Alex Crook recently claimed that there is definite interest from Chelsea: “We’ve talked about this guy a lot over the course of the last year or so, he’s a really highly-rated defender.
“He plays for RB Leipzig, he helped them do great things in the Champions League last season.
“Manchester United have watched him, Liverpool have watched him, Arsenal have been linked in the past.
“Now we’re hearing Chelsea are showing a definite interest, along with Bayern Munich. I don’t know if this is a deal that can necessarily happen this month because he’s got a release clause of of €42million that kicks into gear in the summer.
“But if those clubs I’ve mentioned are going to go toe-to-toe, this could be a really fascinating saga to watch and see exactly which club he picks. He’s a top player.”
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has revealed how a conversation with legendary defender Paolo Maldini convinced him to join AC Milan.
Tomori was one of the most talented young defenders at Chelsea, but has not had a look in at the Bridge this season, as Frank Lampard preferred to play Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma at the back.
That opened the door for the talented young man to pack his bags and make the move to AC Milan, where he will spend the next few months trying to earn himself a permanent move to the Seria A giants, who are currently leading the Italian League.
Maldini, who is the technical director at the Italian side, played more than 900 times for the European giant before retiring and joining the backroom staff, and Tomori has revealed how a conversation with legendary defender helped him decide to make the move to Italy
Tomori told the club’s website: “When I first got the call, I was a bit… I wouldn’t say confused, but I was surprised! I spoke to Paolo Maldini.
“The best defender to ever play football was talking to me and asking me to come, so from there I knew that this is where I wanted to come and play football and to learn from him as well. I’m very happy to be here now.
“Paolo Maldini, the best defender that ever played! When I was young and I was [playing as] a striker or a midfielder, Kaka was someone that I really enjoyed watching, [Clarence] Seedorf as well.
“To be able to put on the shirt that they wore is a huge honour and if I have half the success that they had, I’ll have a good time here.”
This is a massive move for the lad and he could learn alot from Maldini, who is considered one of the greatest defenders to even grace the game


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Agency Says AIDS Should Not Bar Entry to U.S.
By PHILIP J. HILTS, Special to The New York Times
Published: February 27, 1990
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26— The Centers for Disease Control has recommended that AIDS and all other contagious diseases except tuberculosis be removed from a list of illnesses that is used to bar people from entering the country, Federal officials said.
The agency's decision follows protests of the immigration regulations by numerous organizations, including the National Commission on AIDS, the World Health Organization and the International Societies of the Red Cross.
At the behest of Dr. James O. Mason, Assistant Secretary for Health, the centers reviewed the list of diseases that the Immigration and Naturalization Service uses to deny visas.
After considering diseases like syphilis, gonorrhea, leprosy, fully symptomatic AIDS, and infection with the human immunodeficiency virus, the agency determined that only tuberculosis still posed some threat, because in the active stage it is highly contagious until treated.
The centers' recommendations must be approved by Dr. Mason and then published in the Federal Register before taking effect.
HIV Remains on List
Although the centers recommended that AIDS be removed from the list, people who are infected with the AIDS virus but do not show symptoms would still be subject to the immigration restrictions.
The centers do not have the power to remove the latter category from the list because its inclusion was mandated by Congress and a law will be required to remove it.
A Federal official said that the implication of the disclosure was clear: If the centers had the power to do so, it would remove both conditions.
The Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Justice Department and the Department of State, has relaxed considerably its requirements for those entering the country, but it has said that until Congress acts, the final obstacle will remain.
Current policy requires that people declare themselves infected with diseases on the Immigration list. Some are barred from entry; others may receive waivers to permit entry.
Protests Were Numerous
With two major meetings focusing on AIDS coming up this year in the United States, protests of the immigration policy have been heard from many quarters. Several organizations, including the International Societies of the Red Cross and National Association of People with AIDS, have said they will boycott the meetings unless the policy is changed.
Dana Van Gordner, a spokesman for one such meeting, the Sixth International Conference on AIDS, called the announcement encouraging, but he called for a decision now by the White House to support passage of a law giving the centers the power to remove HIV infection from the list. He said more than one thousand expected participants are considering boycotting the conference.
A White House official noted that before the Administration could support such a law, an agreement must be reached between the Department of Health and Human Services and the Justice Department.
The National Commission on AIDS has said the immigration policy is ''counterproductive, discriminatory, and a waste of resources.''
Previously, those with AIDS were required to declare that they were infected to the embassy while applying for a visa, then produce a doctor's certificate, then apply to Washington for a waiver, and finally have their passport stamped with an indication that they were infected.
Immigration officials also could turn away people at the border if they were found to be carrying AIDS drugs or other evidence that they might be infected.
Some Easing of Curbs
In response to the current protests, the State Department has eased some curbs on travel. An infected traveler still will have to declare the illness, but a waiver can be granted by the local embassy official, and the traveler can carry a separate document bearing the stamp, rather than receive a passport stamp. A doctor's certificate will no longer be required to obtain the waiver.
But these changes have not satisfied those who have lodged protests.
Negotiations are under way at the State, Justice and Health Departments, officials said, aimed at forging a recommendation for the President that AIDS and HIV be removed from the list.
This would pave the way for the centers to actively support legislation that would give it discretion over HIV.

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Snatched toddler Freddie Joseph and his mum are today recovering from their ordeals at home, under police guard.
The Chronicle revealed yesterday how Malyasian police probing the kidnap of the 20-month-old son of Northumberland expat Sarah Joseph, had questioned two suspects.
And now, as investigations continue, mother and child are back at their Kuala Lumpur home.
Family friend Claire Waller said: “Sarah has gone home from hospital with Freddie and has a police guard there.”
Freddie was snatched as he and his mum had dinner at their house on Friday.
A man burst into the home and grabbed the child before making his getaway in a white Toyota Camry, which had a female accomplice inside.
Frantically trying to save her child, Sarah, who is originally from Bedlington but has lived in Malaysia for three and a half years, grabbed on to the car but the kidnapper stopped the vehicle and got out of the car brandishing a machete.
The teacher was unable to stop her son’s abductor and broke her foot in the struggle.
After a frantic 24 hours, Freddie was found abandoned in a park by passers-by.
And the family’s former maid and boyfriend were named as suspects.
The 39-year-old Filipina maid and her 53-year-old partner, a technician, were picked up from their rented flat in Taman Desa.
Kuala Lumpur police Criminal Investigation Department chief Datuk Ku Chin Wah said the woman, who has been in the country since 2004, was Freddie’s ex-nanny who was sacked six months ago.
He said: “We have reasons to believe that the couple were involved directly or indirectly in the abduction.”
He said police also seized several items from the flat but declined to reveal details.
However, he said the male suspect did not fit the description of a photofit distributed to the media.
“The person in the photofit is still not caught,” said Ku.


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Nintendo NX news includes Dragon Quest XI and EA support
The Nintendo NX release date has been set for next year, and yet we are still waiting to find out many details surrounding the new console.
While the PS4 NEO and Xbox One Scorpio already have a gamebase to draw from, having been revealed as mid-cycle upgrades, the same cannot be said for the NX.
The new handheld hybrid is not thought to be backwards compatible in the same way with Wii U games, so third-party support becomes more of an imperative.
In the latest Nintendo NX news this week, EA’s COO Peter Moore renewed his support for Nintendo but failed to confirm if his company were developing anything for the new console.
It could mean that EA are working on something special that they are not yet ready to reveal until Nintendo pull back the curtain, or perhaps because they’re still unsure of the product.
Moore raised a good point that however much third-party support the NX does receive, its success will be mainly based on the exclusives made available by the games giant.
“Nintendo has always based its success on its first-party games because it is a brilliant first-party developer,” he said.
Games will always be a concern to fans following the lack of support the Wii U console received, however, news at Gamescom did hint at at least one other game being ported to the NX.
Square Enix are reportedly looking into the possibility of a Nintendo NX version of Dragon Quest Builders.
Speaking to Dualshockers, Dragon Quest Series Producer Noriyoshi Fujimoto confirmed that his team were exploring the possibility, although had nothing to reveal at this time.
It was recently revealed by Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii that the Nintendo NX is set to receive a version of Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time.
Square Enix are reportedly looking to launch the game simultaneously on all platforms, and are aiming to release the game before May 27, 2017 in Japan.


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The men and women who serve the United States of America at Buckley Air Force Base are guided by three core values –integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Service before self. This tenant holds true in the work that these airmen and women do as committed community volunteers for Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA).
In 2014, JA launched a partnership with Buckley Air Force Base to recruit and train interested personnel to serve as JA classroom volunteers. Since that time, more than 40 individuals have contributed their time and talents to students in K-8 classrooms in Denver and Cherry Creek Public Schools.
“Given their hectic and demanding jobs, we’re grateful that so many service people have made the time to volunteer and to help us reach an increasing number of young people,” said Angie Moran, K-8 Program Manager for JA.
“It’s important for kids to meet and learn from military personnel who are serving our country. They not only learn about the economic and financial lessons that our volunteers teach, but also learn what it’s like to serve in the military and about the sacrifices many individuals make to protect America’s freedoms.”
In 2015, Buckley Air Force volunteers taught nearly 20 classes at Indian Ridge Elementary School in Aurora, and in 2016 have worked with students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School and Holm Elementary School.
“I believe that understanding personal finance, economics and the free trade system is so important for our nation’s kids, said Aleksey Lazarev,SrA, USAFR. “And it’s rewarding to see that military personnel can share unique perspectives and experiences with students, which can enhance what’s happening in the classroom. I’ve volunteered six different times for JA in a Day programs, and I plan to continue,” added Lazarev.
Schedules can be difficult and individuals are deployed at varying times, but this doesn’t keep a steady flow of service men and women from fulfilling an ongoing commitment to serve as role models and teachers to local students.
“I encourage others – on and off base – to volunteer with JA. It’s a rewarding opportunity to work with kids and to build relationships with the local community,” added Lazarev.
Service before self – it’s a value that is alive and well among the dedicated JA volunteers from Buckley Air Force Base.


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Lawmakers take aim at medical malpractice
A series of medical malpractice bills are under hot debate in Lansing. Supporters argue the legislation will better protect doctors. Critics claim it offers immunity and closes the door to the courtroom.
"We handled a case not long ago regarding a woman who was a diabetic and went to the Emergency Room. The doctor failed to follow manufacturerâ??s protocol for her medication. She gave the woman two times the amount of the required medicine and didn't monitor her and she died 12 hours later...under this legislation, that doctor, who didn't apparently even read the product insert for the medication that they prescribed, would have absolutely no responsibility to that family," said Traverse City Attorney, Daniel O'Neil.
Senate Bills 1115-1118 are being called the Patients First Reform Package.
Supporters argue their proposal does not stop extreme cases of malpractice from being heard in court.
They said it adds a more reasonable level of protection for doctors and reduces the amount of damages that can be awarded.
Lawmakers said the legislation is also designed to prevent a projected shortfall of doctors in Michigan.
State Senator John Moolenaar, R-36th District, is one of three senators who introduced the bill. His office offered no comment on the Patients First Reform Package.
Attorney Daniel O'Neil tells 7&4 News he does not believe Michigan is at risk of running out of doctors.
"There is not a shortage of doctors here in Michigan. In fact, the number of doctors continues to grow and a study by the state showed Emergency Room doctors, who will benefit most form this legislation, there is expected to be a surplus in the next ten years...there is no compelling reason to do this other than to appeal to the well financed special interest group that is health care," Oâ??Neil said.
The Senate Insurance Committee is expected to hear more testimony on Senate Bills 1115-1118.
No action has been taken at this time.
What do you think? Should damages in malpractice lawsuits be capped at a certain dollar amount? Let us know what you think by voting in the Your Point of View poll below and leaving a comment. Join the conversation at the UpNorthLive Facebook Fan page.


WWII Lancaster Bomber Beam Approach unit 10Q/4
'Blind' Beam Approach Beacon Indicator installed in British heavy bombers such as the Wellington and Avro Lancaster. Features the Air Ministry 'AM' and 'Crown' wartime designation along with the stores reference number 10Q/04. A nice clean tidy unit ideal for an instrument panel display
Condition as shown in the photos. No damage to the glass, face or mounting lugs
A nice addition to a Lancaster collection.


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Gynecomastia is a condition in which male breast tissue becomes enlarged. It can lead to hormonal imbalances and can make a man appear uncomfortable and self-conscious. One of the best ways to treat this problem is by having a gynecomastia surgery. This surgery involves liposuction and organ extraction. The process is carried out under the expert care of the surgeon. There are many benefits of this procedure including improved posture and reduction of excess tissue.
Male breast reduction surgery can improve posture
A male breast reduction is a life changing surgery. It is a major milestone in a man’s life, and may be a stepping stone to a healthy and successful adulthood. Moreover, the right procedure at the right time can free a man’s mind.
Men with large male breasts commonly slouch and look odd. Getting rid of excess male breast tissue can reduce the aforementioned awkwardness, and improve one’s overall fitness. Not only does the surgery eliminate the obvious bloat, it’s also a boon to the patient’s mental health. Patients report a significant reduction in depression, stress, and anxiety, and an improved state of mind. Moreover, the operation can be performed in a day, and patients are typically able to return to strenuous physical activity in 6 to 8 weeks.
Gynecomastia surgery is an effective treatment for enlarged male breast tissue
Gynecomastia is a condition that causes excessive fat and glandular tissue in the breasts of males. The tissue is located under the chest muscles and is usually the result of hormonal changes. If you have gynecomastia, there are treatments available. Surgical procedures are usually the most effective.
Liposuction, which uses a suction apparatus, can be an effective treatment for enlarged male breasts. During surgery, the Celebrity plastic surgeon in Mumbai makes a small incision and removes the excess fat. Sometimes the surgeon will place a tube under the skin to drain fluids from the incision.
After surgery, the patient will have a compression vest for several weeks. This will help control swelling and reduce the pain. In some cases, the surgeon will reposition the nipple to restore its natural shape.
Gynecomastia surgery is performed under expert care
The gynecomastia surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia in a medical facility. The surgeon uses a power-assisted liposuction technique to remove excess fat from the breasts. This procedure leaves the smallest possible scar.
Surgery for gynecomastia in Mumbai is an effective way to treat this condition. Males who suffer from the condition may experience lowered self-esteem. They may also develop embarrassment. Some of the symptoms of gynecomastia include puffy nipple syndrome, bilateral breast-like appearance in the chest, and lower self-confidence.
Having a breast reduction surgery is a safe and permanent solution to gynecomastia. The procedure involves the removal of excess fat and glandular tissues. It is important to choose a reputable surgeon and to follow his instructions after the operation.
Gynecomastia surgery involves liposuction and organ extraction
Gynecomastia surgery in Mumbai is a procedure that involves liposuction and organ extraction. This surgery is used to improve the appearance and self-image of men with enlarged breasts. Men can also benefit from the procedure by reducing their discomfort and getting more freedom in their daily activities.
The surgery is usually done with general anesthesia. However, some men can undergo a minimally invasive gynecomastia surgery. Patients can also have the procedure under local anesthesia.
During the surgery, a small incision is made in an inconspicuous location. A pull gadget is then inserted to separate the fat tissues. After the procedure, the doctor will close the incision to prevent bleeding.
Patients can expect to recover for a period of three to five days. They will be advised to take pain medication and wear a pressure garment by their Celebrity plastic surgeon.
Gynecomastia surgery causes hormonal imbalance
Gynecomastia is the medical term for enlarged male breasts. It is caused by an imbalance of hormones in the body. Often it resolves on its own, but can also be treated. If it persists, surgery may be needed.
There are various types of gynecomastia. Some are temporary and go away within a few weeks. Others can last for months or years. They can be triggered by steroid use, depression, and a number of other conditions.
The most common cause of gynecomastia is an imbalance of sex hormones. This is usually the result of puberty. However, it can also occur at any other time in a person’s life. Other causes include kidney failure, cancer treatment, and even malnutrition.
During puberty, hormonal levels are very fluctuating. This causes breast tissue to grow and swell. Without treatment, gynecomastia should settle down within six months to two years.


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Blue Poppy Seed
Poppy seeds come from a yellowish brown opium plant native to the Mediterranean. They have been cultivated since the 6th century. Nowadays these tiny blue gray seeds are mainly produced in Eastern Europe, Spain, France and Australia. Poppy seeds have a nutty tasting flavor and are mainly used in baking. They are popular in breads, cakes, rolls and cookies. Refrigerate or freeze poppy seeds to maintain freshness. There are more than 900,000 poppy seeds to the pound.
Nutty and pleasant in taste, poppy seeds are nutritious oilseeds used as a condiment in cooking. Although the seeds obtained from the dry fruits (pods) of the poppy plant (opium poppy), they are entirely free from any harmful side effects of other poppy plant products such as opium poppy. Poppy plant is a biennial herb of East Mediterranean and Asia Minor origin belonging to the Papaveraceae family, in the genus: Papaver. Scientific name: Papaver somniferum.
Poppy seeds contain many plant-derived chemical compounds that found to have antioxidant, disease preventing and health promoting properties. Their unique nutty aromatic flavor is because of many fatty acids and essential volatile oils, which comprise about 50% of net weight. The seeds are especially rich in oleic and linoleic acids. Oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated fatty acid, helps lower LDL or “bad cholesterol” and increase HDL or “good cholesterol” levels in the blood. Poppy seeds outer husk is a good source of dietary fiber. 100 g Raw seeds provide 19.5 g or 51% of recommended daily levels (RDA) of fiber. Much of this fiber is metabolically inert content which helps increase the bulk of the food by absorbing water down the digestive tract and thereby easing constipation problem. Additionally, dietary fiber binds to bile salts (a product of cholesterol) and decrease their reabsorption in the colon. It thus helps in a further decrease in blood LDL cholesterol levels. The seeds are excellent source B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid. Many of these vitamins functions as co-factors in the substrate metabolism, especially fat and carbohydrates inside the human body. Poppy seeds contain good levels of minerals like iron, copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium.


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Samba paddy acreage in Tiruchy doubles in over a decade, thanks to copious monsoon rains
Several farmers in Manapparai, Vaiyampatti, and Marungapuri, which are considered to be dry areas in the district, have successfully completed Samba paddy cultivation for the first time in 10 years.
TIRUCHY: Several farmers in Manapparai, Vaiyampatti, and Marungapuri, which are considered to be dry areas in the district, have successfully completed Samba paddy cultivation for the first time in over 10 years. Thanks to incessant rains last year.
Known for its scarce availability of water, not many people in the said areas take up paddy cultivation. However, the situation turned for the better during the monsoon. The average rainfall in Manapparai was well above 50mm, according to IMD data. The excess rainfall filled to the brim all the irrigation tanks in the blocks, solving decades-long irrigation woes there. This sowed hope among farmers to take up paddy cultivation with less hesitancy.
Murgesan, Joint Director of Agriculture department told TNIE, "Usually the acreage of paddy cultivation would be around 2,500 hectares (1,000 in Marungapuri, 800 in Manapparai and 700 in Vaiyampatti). However, due to rainfall more than the expected amount, the acreage increased to 4,300 hectares (2,000 in Marungapuri, 1,300 in Manapparai, and 1,000 in Vaiyampatti). With crops reaching maturing stage farmers in the area have started harvesting process."
He noted that about 1,700 hectares that were left barren for more than a decade have been used this paddy cultivation season.
Sekar, a farmer from Vaiyampatti, said, "Our village did not receive enough rainfall since 2005. Farmers here rely on rainfall for recharge of groundwater levels and irrigation tanks. Over the past one and a half decades, many farmers including myself left irrigation works owing to water issues. Now, almost after 16 years, we took up paddy cultivation and are in the harvest stage. All thanks to the monsoon."
Also, considering the copious amount of water in irrigation tanks, farmers have begun preparatory works for navarai cultivation rather than vegetable cultivation.
DPCs open for the first time
Following the beginning of harvest season, the Civil Supplies Department has opened 35 direct purchase centres, including four in Manapparai and two in Marungapuri. Notably, this is the first time DPCs are opened in Manapparai and Marungapuri.
Venkateshan, a farmer from Manapparai who has sown traditional paddy variety said, "Karuppu Kavuni rice is one of the popular traditional varieties sold at a minimum of Rs 2800 per bag in open market here. More farmers have been involved in cultivating this variety this season. However, the price has dropped to Rs 2000 per bag. It will be helpful if farmers get a profitable price for the crop and also a proper platform to sell it."

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