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Twitter co-founder Biz Stone bet on Indian healthcare startup Visit before he even met its promoters
Visit is an online healthcare service platform that connects users with a pool of doctors to choose from, for video/telephonic consultations.
Two years after they rolled out Visit, Anurag Prasad, Shashvat Tripathi, Chetan Anand and Vaibhav Singh now count several big names from the technology ecosystem among their investors. The list includes Twitter co-founder Christopher Isaac 'Biz' Stone, BlueJeans Network's co-founder and CTO Alagu Periyanann, Snapdeal's Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, Qualcomm Ventures India's former MD Karthee Madasamy, the Murugappa Group's Muthu Murugappan and MapMyIndia founder Rakesh Verma.
But the buzz now is around Biz!
Stone, who invested in his ‘personal capacity’ in the Delhi-based healthcare startup, said he believes Visit could solve "a very big and serious problem" in India -- "Visit plans to democratise healthcare by shrinking the shortage of doctors using AI... In India, for every doctor there are 2,000 patients lined up in-clinics—waiting for hours. Accessibility to quality health advice is an overwhelming problem in a country with over 200 million people affected by lifestyle problems..." he wrote on Medium.
Stone decided to bet on Visit before he even met its promoters. Stone heard of Visit from a common friend. “He invested in us without meeting us.” Singh told Firstpost.
“We believe that one should reach out to anyone who is a right fit for our model—as mentor, coach or a connection. Funding is secondary, the connection is important. If it happens, good. If it doesn’t, you try again,” said Singh, adding that the co-founders, and college mates, were kicked about the fact that some big names in the industry are backing their idea.
The co-founders were never afraid to reach out to big names in the industry and that worked for them, according to Singh, also the spokesperson for the company. Raising funds from Stone, and others, has propelled their startup to a "different orbit", he added.
How does Visit work?
Visit was founded in 2016 by the four BITS, Pilani, graduates, with about Rs 45-50 lakh raised from their families. The firm runs an online healthcare service platform that connects users with a pool of doctors to choose from, for consultations.
According to Prasad, people tend to neglect health issues until it gets serious, which forces them to visit a specialist. Scheduling follow-up visits are not easy given that doctors' consultation timings, in most cases, clash with office-timings or rush-hour traffic. Visit, an Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot, helps in such situations.
It begins by noting symptoms; probes users with questions to predict the most probable diagnosis and then connects users with a pan-India network of over 2,000 specialists. Videoconferencing and telephonic consultations follow.Users can follow-up with their doctors for up to seven days.
The objective is to assist patients with medication reminders, activity notifications, prescription re-fills, among other things. The bot doesn't intend to replace doctors. "This is also one of the cornerstones of our model — creating a symbiotic relationship between AI and doctors to create a big impact for patients," according to a blog-post by Prasad.
The aforementioned model attracted Stone. "...Visit facilitates a symbiotic relationship between AI and doctors, making a hugely positive impact for patients..." the Twitter co-founder wrote on Medium.
Visit has 16 doctors on its rolls, available 14 hours a day. The platform has also roped in close to 2,000 specialists. For now, the chatbot and livechat are free. Visit's revenue comes from its 15,000 corporate members. As on date, the platform has catered to 1.5 lakh users, with 60,000-70,000 users coming from Android and the remaining from the web and IoS.
Visit handles about 1,500 chat queries a day, regarding general health, medicines, skin problems, diet/nutrition and gynaecology. The average conversation lasts 8.5 minutes and the app is rated 4.7/5 on Google's Play Store. The platform has handled 200,000 conversations so far.
“We talk about how we can solve an issue. Money has never been our motivation or our benchmark. Instead, what we aspire to do is provide the best possible solution that will help a large number of people,” added Singh.
Talking about what he's learnt so far from his work at Visit, Singh was unabashedly honest. "Did you know calorie and kilocalories are the same?" he asked. "I did not know until we started Visit."
The Indian Educational and Cultural Foundation will sign one MoU each with Lumbini Buddhist University and Tribhuvan University and three MoUs with Kathmandu University on Monday
OPD services and planned surgeries across most of the 1,700-odd private hospitals and nursing homes in the city were shut on Saturday, and around 4,500 doctors, nurses and healthcare staff took to the streets to protest


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A message from DZA:
Rrrright! I’ve been working on The Hustlers Catalog for a minute and I’m very excited for you all to hear it. I was blessed to work with some talented producers and artists and I hope that you all love and appreciate what we’ve cooked up.
T.H.C. was a more personal project for me and it gave me an opportunity to touch on certain subjects that I’ve been through in life, which I’m sure many of you have been through as well.
Again, I appreciate you all. Enjoy!
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- Win an Exclusive Vinyl Version of De La Soul’s “Smell The Da.I.S.Y.” [CONTEST]
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- Future - Honest LP
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One Direction's Midnight Memories is biggest seller of 2013
Story by Jack Foley
ONE Direction’s Midnight Memories was the UK’s biggest selling album of 2013.
The LP beat Emile Sandé’s Our Version of Events by selling 685,000 copies since its release in November compared to Sandé’s 683,000 sales in 2013.
Commenting on the achievement, One Direction’s Liam Payne said: “This tops an amazing year for us. We’re so excited to have the biggest selling album in the UK this year, especially with a record we are all so proud of. We’d like to thank everyone who has bought the album, it really means a lot to us.”
Midnight Memories also sold over 237,000 copies during its first week on sale, making it the fastest-selling UK album of 2013 as well as of One Direction’s career so far.
The figures were compiled by The Official Charts Company. But they also reveal no album by a single artist has reached a million sales in 2013 – the first time that has happened in more than 20 years.
A full list of the year’s top selling singles and albums is due in the new year.


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BOSTON (CBS/AP) — The former treasurer of a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Lynn has been accused of stealing more than $300,000 from the group.
State Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office says 65-year-old George Robertson of Lynn deposited checks from the VFW into his own account and used the money for his own expenses.
Coakley’s office said Robertson began to steal from the VFW in November 2010 after the group was forced to sell its headquarters because of financial trouble.
Authorities say the theft was uncovered after the manager at Robertson’s bank noticed he was depositing the VFW checks into his personal account.
He and his wife Barbara admit he took some money from the organization but say there’s no way he pocketed $300,000.
“I know I did wrong, but I didn’t take that much,” he says. “I wouldn’t do that.”
Robertson’s wife says he was just paying himself back for all the money he put in to keep the struggling VFW in business.
“He took a lot of his own money, our money to supply them with the alcohol they needed for the bar, the paper products, the tonic,” says Barbara.
Barbara believes George was in the early stages of dementia when the alleged embezzlement happened.
“He made a mistake but part of that was his illness too,” she says.
Barbara says George will turn himself into police next week.
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A NEW fire chief was introduced yesterday after taking up post in Perthshire, reports Andrew Welsh.
Tayside Fire and Rescue has appointed Kevin Lennon as its new station manager for Perth, Auchterarder, Comrie, Crieff, Kinross and the surrounding areas served by the five units.
Mr Lennon began his service career with Central Scotland Fire Brigade in 1988 and reached the rank of station officer.
Following a successful period at the Scottish Fire Services College as a senior instructor and deputy commandant, he transferred to Tayside Fire Brigade 10 years ago, where he worked within operations, fire safety and training.
Speaking from Perth Fire Station, which is undergoing major renovation work, Mr Lennon told the PA he was looking forward to the challenges of his new position.
“I will work closely and in partnership with our communities and other agencies to continue to deliver the highest standard of fire safety and emergency response services to all the communities we serve,” he pledged yesterday.
The new Big County station manager, who lives in Perth with his wife Linda and two daughters, is keen to promote free home fire safety visits for residents.
Anyone can call the brigade on 0300 123 9998, text 'Check' to 61611 or fill in a form on the website www.taysidefire.gov.uk to get involved.
Alternatively, messages can be left with local fire stations, whose staff will call back to arrange a suitable time and date for a visit.


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by Cllr Mike Eddy, Deal Town Council
You know that the messages about the need for more trees must be getting through, when the Saturday Guardian (16 April 2022) has 2 pages on “the life-changing magic of planting trees” in its Lifestyle section. And in the list of 5 things you can do to help, they suggest lobbying your local council for more trees and keeping an eye open for greenwashing by questioning the types of species and their future safeguarding.
On the front cover of the May/June edition of British Archaeology (published by the Council for British Archaeology), the headline is “A message from the Neolithic – Don’t Plant Trees”. But rather than not planting trees, the real message from the Neolithic is let nature do the planting by managing our existing woodland. Mature coppiced and pollarded trees provide richer habitats for other flora and fauna than fields of saplings. Managed woodlands also soak up more carbon and provide jobs, while the coppiced poles can be turned in to a variety of useful items.
And the New Scientist for 16 April devotes several pages to a plan to set aside 30% of the planet’s land and sea area for nature by 2030. “30 by 30”, as the plan is called, will be a tough ask but 30% is regarded as the bare minimum to allow healthy biodiversity to be maintained.

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What happened to the KCRA weather lady? Meteorologist Linh Truong is saying farewell to KCRA 3 viewers after six years with the station. “It was a dream come true to get this job six years ago and I’ve loved every minute,” Truong said. She’s headed to a new job in St. Louis.
Who left KCRA recently? KCRA reporter Kay Recede said she is leaving the local news business after 11 years. She announced the move on social media saying, it wasn’t an easy decision, but “it’s time for a new chapter.” “I have never won an Emmy,” Recede wrote.
What happened to Edie Lambert? Lambert currently resides in Sacramento with her husband, Lloyd E. Levine whom she married on September 21, 2008, and they have two children. Lambert and Levine, then the Assemblymember from California’s 40th Assembly District, met on a flight from Seattle to Sacramento in November 2005.
What is Eileen Javora doing now? Eileen recently ‘retired’ from KCRA-3 in Sacramento after 13 years as an on-air meteorologist. She lives in El Dorado County with her husband Justin Boeger, 4th generation winemaker and co-owner of Boeger Winery, and their two little girls. She is now learning the family business of farming grapes and making wine.
What happened to the KCRA weather lady? – Additional Questions
Is Eileen Javora back for good?
Hearst-owned NBC affiliate KCRA Sacramento, Calif. (DMA 20) announced that Eileen Javora is returning to the KCRA 3 News team from maternity leave. Javora will resume her duties as a meteorologist, joining the weekend news team starting Dec. 1.
Who is leaving KCRA news 2021?
Brian Heap is saying goodbye to KCRA 3 after 8 years. He has been a vocal advocate for viewers since he joined the station, and he has served as an active watchdog in keeping government agencies in our community accountable.
Why did Eileen Javora leave KCRA?
After 13 years as a meteorologist at KCRA 3, Eileen Javora signed off for the final time as she looks forward to spending more time with her family business. After 13 years as a meteorologist at KCRA 3, Eileen Javora signed off for the final time as she looks forward to spending more time with her family business.
Are Tamara Berg and Eileen Javora related?
Trying out some cool technology this morning. For the record though KCRA Eileen Javora and I aren’t related.
Is Eileen Javora a meteorologist?
Eileen is a member of the American Meteorological Society and holds the prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal less than 500 Meteorologists in the nation hold that seal. Eileen also holds the National Weather Association seal of approval.
Where did Ty Steele go?
KCRA 3 News is pleased to announce that anchor Ty Steele has joined KCRA 3 and My58’s evening team. Ty will join Lisa Gonzales as co-anchor of KCRA 3 News at 4 p.m. He’ll join Edie Lambert as co-anchor of KCRA 3 News at 7 p.m. And he’ll join Andrea Flores as co-anchor of KCRA 3 News at 10 p.m. on My58.
Where is Gulstan Dart?
Award-winning journalist Gulstan Dart comes to KCRA 3 from KIRO-TV in Seattle, where he anchored the morning and noon newscasts since 2003.
Where is Brittany hope from?
Brittany was born and raised in sunny Los Angeles and is incredibly excited to be back in her home state. She is also a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
How much do KCRA news anchors make?
The base salary for News Anchor in companies like KCRA-TV range from $35,816 to $58,892 with the average base salary of $44,657. The total cash compensation, which includes bonus, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,062 to $59,206 with the average total cash compensation of $44,923.
Where is Lisa Gonzales from KCRA?
Lisa is a Sacramento native. She grew up watching KCRA 3 news and it inspired her to become a journalist. She graduated from El Camino Fundamental High School in Sacramento before attending UC Berkeley. While at UC Berkeley, Lisa helped start the first undergrad TV station called CALtv, which still exists today.
How long has Mark Finan been at KCRA?
Mark came to KCRA in 1991, but his interest in weather started long before that. Growing up in New Hampshire, Mark always had a curiosity about the weather. After studying Meteorology at the University of Utah, he started his television career in Portland, Maine.
Where is KCRA Tamara Berg?
Tamara Berg joined the KCRA 3 weather team in December of 2011 after three years forecasting at KION-TV in Salinas. Born and raised in Cleveland, Tamara is happy to call Northern California her new home.
Does Tamara Berg have children?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
This month, we welcomed a new member to the KCRA family, baby Alexander Lee. Meteorologist Tamara Berg spoke about what her life has been like since giving birth to her baby boy on Nov. 7.
Who is Melanie Hunter?
Melanie Hunter joins KCRA as the morning traffic anchor. Prior to moving to Sacramento, Melanie worked at the NBC affiliate KVOA in Tucson, Arizona for three years. Her primary job was as traffic anchor and reporter. She also filled in as weather and news anchor.
Where is Kellie DeMarco?
Kellie DeMarco Communications is a media relations firm based in Sacramento, California.
What does KCRA stand for?
KCRA. Kentucky Civil Rights Act of 1966.


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‘Empty tank’ service. If you are in a hurry, you can drop off the rented car with an empty tank for additional fee. If you choose to use this service, you will not be required to refuel the car before dropping it off.
Additional fees that may apply:
Exceeding the specified mileage
Compensation of damages (if the customer chooses not to order insurance with zero deduction)
CAR PICK-UP AND RETURN
By signing the Car Rental Agreement, the Renter confirms that he/she received the Car clean and in good working order with all additional accessories, documents and parts, normally included in the cars of this make or required to be included under the applicable legislation, even if such documents or parts are not listed separately.
The Renter shall be required to return the car in the same working condition and level of completeness as it was rented out. It shall be assumed that the condition and level of completeness of the Car was good, if defects of the Car are not specified in a certificate signed by both Parties (the Renter’s copy of the certificate).
Minimum rental period: 24 hours. Shorter periods may be agreed on separately. Unless the Parties expressly agree otherwise, each incomplete rental day shall be charged a fee of full rental day.
The Car shall be picked up and dropped off on the time specified in the agreement. A Car rented during the working hours shall be picked up and dropped off at the agreed location. A Car rented after the working hours and on weekends shall be picked up and dropped off in accordance with a separate agreement.
Should the Renter fail to drop off the Car on time for more than 3 hours after the end of the rental period, each incomplete rental day shall be charged an hourly rental fee.
The Car is rented with full fuel tank. The Renter shall be required to drop off the Car with full fuel tank as well. Otherwise, the Renter shall be required to pay the Owner a refuelling service charge of 100 (one hundred) euros as agreed by the Parties.
The Owner shall keep the car booked for not more than 3 hours after the agreed beginning of the rental period. Then, the reservation shall expire and the Car may not be issued to the Renter.
The Owner may at their own choice collect the Car before the agreed time and/or contact the police and publish an alert for the Car in the following cases:
If the Renter breaches terms and conditions of the rental Agreement;
If the Owner has reasonable suspicion that the Renter shall not be able to fulfil their obligations under the Agreement (for example, obligation to pay, etc.);
If the Renter causes damage to the Car or the actions of the Renter cause a risk of such damage;
If the Renter hands over the Car to third parties in breach of the provisions of this Agreement;
If the Renter uses the Car to go to or the Car, for any other reasons, enters a country, on the territory of which the Car may not be used under this Agreement;
If the Renter fails to return the Car within 24 hours from the end of the rental period provided for in the Certificate (except, where the rental period was extended in accordance with paragraph 2.9). In such event, the Owner may also contact the police regarding possible theft of the Car.
To extend the rental period of the Car, the Renter shall be required to contact the Owner as early as possible and obtain their written confirmation about the extension of the rental period (confirmation by e-mail or SMS shall be deemed a written confirmation). If such written confirmation has not been given, the Renter shall be required to drop off the Car on the date and time specified in the Certificate.
USE OF THE CAR
The Renter shall be required to present: a valid passport (identity card) and a valid driving licence necessary to lawfully drive a Car of the appropriate category.
The Renter shall be at least 21 years old and have driving experience of at least 2 years.
The Car may be operated only by the person(s) specified in the Certificate; if the Renter is a company, its employee authorized to drive the company’s vehicles and the car provided for in the Certificate. The Renter/company shall be responsible for acts/omissions of the driver.
The Renter shall be required to lock all doors of the Car and turn on the alarm, when leaving the Car (even if leaving for a short period). The Renter shall be required to keep the documents and car keys safe from third parties and not to leave them in the Car even if it is locked.
The Car may not be used:
To carry passengers for a fee;
For driver training;
To tow cars or trailers, to carry heavy and oversized loads or other loads, for the carriage of which the Car has not been designed;
To carry goods in violation of customs laws or other statutory provisions;
For criminal activities;
If the Renter is under an influence of alcohol, drugs or other strong medication affecting the ability to react, or if the Renter is overtired;
To participate in races, sports or traffic events, where safe traffic rules are ignored;
On roads of poor condition exposing the Car to potential damage or under off-road conditions;
To carry valuables or documents without the property documents;
To carry flammable liquids and substances, explosives, narcotic substances or other items, possession and use of which is prohibited under the laws of the Republic of Lithuania or the laws of the country, in which the Car is located.
The Renter and the driver are required to comply with safe traffic rules and rental terms and conditions.
Every time before starting the Car and starting to drive, the Renter is required to make sure that the Car is in a good working order and it is safe to operate it, including but not limited to checking the tyres, lights, etc. Every time when refuelling, the Renter is required to check the oil and coolant levels and tyre pressure.
The Renter may not continue to use the Car, if there are reasons to believe that the Car is defective (failure indicator lights up, unusual noises, etc.). In such event, the Renter shall be required to notify the Owner and receive the Owner’s instructions. If the Renter continues to use the Car, they shall assume the risk of damaging (increasing the damage to) the Car.
In the event of failure, repairs will only be performed in the Owner's garage located in Gėlyno str. 10, Marijampolė District, or another garage agreed on in advance in writing with the Owner.
Throughout the rental period, the Renter shall be required to take every measure to protect the Car from theft and accidents.
The Car may only be used on the territory specified in the Certificate. Entering other territories is strictly forbidden. The Renter also confirms that they are aware of the fact that, in the event of breach of this paragraph, insurance policies covering the Car may become void.
The rented Car may be used to travel an average of 600 km a day; should the mileage limit be exceeded, additional fee of 0.10 EUR/km shall be applied.
THEFT, TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, OTHER DAMAGE TO THE CAR
In the event of traffic accident, fire, damage to the Car caused by third parties and/or theft, the Renter shall be required to notify the Owner, police, fire-station, insurance company or other official authorities as soon as possible. In the event of damage caused by third parties and theft, the Renter shall be required to notify the police and make sure that the incident is appropriately recorded by the police.
The Renter confirms that they understand that documents and certificates issued by the police as well as traffic accident declarations and certificates issued by transport companies serve as a basis for the payment of insurance benefit and making a claim against third parties regarding the damage; therefore, the Renter shall be required to make sure that the above documents are properly executed.
Evidence (items, traces, witness testimonies) must be kept for future reference, full names and addresses of people involved in the incident must be written down. The customer may not sign any documents accusing the Owner of the damage and requesting the compensation thereof.
The Renter or another authorized driver shall be required to take measures to protect the interests of the Owner and the insurance company, if an accident occurs during the rental period. The Renter shall be required:
To immediately ensure the safety of the Car, protect it against further damage and eliminate circumstances that may increase the damage;
To immediately notify the police about the insured event and receive the notification of the incident from the police;
To immediately notify the Owner about the incident by phone 370 656 61866 or by e-mail [email protected] The notice shall include the location of the damaged Car, persons notified about the incident and time of sending the notice, the responsible party (if known), their full name, address and phone number.
The Owner shall not assume liability for losses or damage related to the Renter’s property left unattended in the Car.
The Car is insured against: traffic accidents, theft, natural accidents, criminal activities of third parties.
The Renter is aware of the fact that, in case of an insured event, the insurer shall make unconditional deductions (franchise), the payment of which shall be the responsibility of the Renter, unless the Parties agreed otherwise. The amount of franchise:
In case of damages to the Car – 175 euros
In each case of theft of the Car – 10 percent
The Owner shall charge a damage administration fee of 175 (one hundred and seventy five) euros
Unconditional deduction in case of an insured event provided for in paragraph 5.2 of the Agreement shall not be made if, at the time of entry into the Agreement, the Renter undertook to pay additional fee of 5 (five) euros for each rental day, unless different amount is specified in the Certificate of Delivery and Acceptance of the Car.
TERMS OF PAYMENT
Unless the Parties agreed otherwise, the rental price of the Car shall be paid in advance prior to the handover of the Car.
When handing over the Car, the Owner may request the Renter to make an advance payment consisting of predetermined rent and/or deposit in the amount prescribed by the Owner to be used to ensure damage incurred by the Owner due to damages or loss of the Car and to make unconditional deductions (franchise).
The rent price shall include: rent, insurance and maintenance of the vehicle. The rent price shall not include fuel and other additional fees provided for in this Agreement.
The Renter shall be personally responsible for the payment of the following amounts at the Owner’s request:
The rent price calculated on the basis of the rent rates;
The amount specified in the Agreement, if the Renter returns the Car to the Owner with an empty (half-empty) tank;
Fees for additional services;
The amount covering all losses incurred by the Owner due to improper performance of this Agreement or violations of the statutory requirements.
LIABILITY OF THE RENTER
The Renter shall be fully liable to the Owner for intentional or negligent damage to the Car and compensation of other losses, where the insurance company refuses to compensate the losses (including payment of unconditional deductions to the insurance company).
The Renter shall assume liability in the event of Car failure where it occurred through their fault, including but not limited to events provided for in paragraph 3.8 of the Agreement.
The Renter shall also be liable for damages to the Car and/or losses incurred by the Owner or any other losses (administrative fines, Car towing costs, etc.) in the following cases, where the Renter:
violated the rules of operation of the vehicle;
used a vehicle which is in poor working order;
violated the rules of carriage and storage of flammable and explosive substances, and fire-prevention regulations;
where the vehicle was operated by a person who does not have a right to drive, or a person under the influence of alcohol or narcotic substances;
caused an accident and left the site;
where the vehicle was used for criminal activities;
breached other requirements and prohibitions under this Agreement, especially those provided for in paragraph 3.5 of the Agreement.
If the Renter failed to notify the police about the traffic accident or damage to the Car and failed to receive the notice from the police, and/or failed to notify the Owner or insurance company, the Renter shall be required to cover the repair costs incurred by the Owner, if the insurance company refuses to compensate such costs for the above reasons (for example, in case of non-insured event).
The Renter shall be required to comply with the applicable traffic rules and pay fines or cover expenses related to violations of the traffic rules. If, due to any reasons, administrative proceedings are brought against the Owner for violations committed during the period, during which the Car was handed over to the Renter, the latter shall be required to cover all the resulting losses incurred by the Owner (fines, etc.).
If the Car broke down without the fault of the Owner, the Renter shall take every measure to make sure that the Car is repaired within the shortest period possible.
In the event of loss of the documents and/or keys of the Car, the Renter shall be required to cover all costs incurred by the Owner due to making a new set of keys or restoring the documents, which shall not be less than EUR 145.
In the event of damage to the tyres, the Renter shall cover the costs in the amount equal to the purchase value of tyres of the same type and make.
For each day of delay of any payment under this Agreement, the Renter shall be required to pay the Owner a penalty of 0.5% of the outstanding amount.
For each day of failure to return the Car, the Renter shall be required to pay the Owner a penalty of 50% of the daily rental price of the Car and to pay the normal rental price (specified in the Certificate) for this period.
If the Car is returned dirty, the Renter shall be required to pay the cleaning costs in accordance with the rates applicable by the Owner.
The Renter shall pay the road taxes, when using the Car.
If the Car is returned to the Owner by a person other than that specified in the Certificate, the Renter agrees and make no objections to the repayment of the deposit for the Car to the person returning the Car. In such event, it shall be assumed that the person returning the Car was duly authorized by the Renter to accept the money in favour of the Renter and the latter shall make to claims against the Owner regarding the payment of the money to such person.
No smoking in the Car. If the Car returned by the Renter requires additional cleaning (to remove the odour) due to smoking, the Renter shall be required to pay the cleaning costs in accordance with the rates applicable by the Owner.
LIABILITY OF THE OWNER
The Owner shall not assume liability for losses incurred by the Renter due to the fact that they could not use the Car because it broke down, an accident occurred, etc., as well as due to failure to return the Car on time. However, in such event, the Owner shall (where possible) repair the Car or offer another car for rent.
The Owner shall not assume liability for the health condition of the Renter.
The Owner shall not assume liability for losses caused to third parties due to the fault of the driver (Renter), as well as administrative offences committed while using the Car during the period, during which the Car was at the disposal of the Renter.

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This little elephant has easily become one of our new favorites in the shop. With his big ears and tiny tuft of hair you can't help but fall in love with him instantly. He is approximately 9" tall. He is made in a light gray with dark gray accents.
Pattern by Meredith May at Mostly Stitchin' Crochet
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In addition to India, Apple has also begun to diversify part of its iPad manufacturing to Vietnam
According to some sources, it could start producing its tablets in India as early as this year
However, it would have to use one of its local allies to start its operations, instead of relying on companies originating from China.
The separation between China and some of the brands that most relied on the Asian giant for the production of their portfolio continues. According to ., Apple and other brands are very interested in a new incentive program that is being discussed within the Indian government. His intention would be to increase the value of the incentives that will be given to companies to move a more significant part of their manufacturing to the emerging nation.
This incentive program would be a continuation of a series of incentives, valued at $ 6.7 billion, that Prime Minister Narendra Mori launched in 2020. At the time, Apple benefited from the program through its allies from manufacture. Now, the government of India is preparing a continuation of this plan, focused on the production of tablets, laptops and servers. It is planned to have a budget of 964 million dollars in five years.
Three sources close to the negotiations confirmed to . the second part of the incentive plan. They also pointed out that Apple and other companies that could benefit from the stimuli are pushing to almost triple the final sum. Tim Cook’s tech intent would be to move a more significant portion of its iPad manufacturing to India. It should be noted that a large part of these production operations are now carried out in China.
Follow the break between Apple and China
It is not new news that the technology responsible for the iPhone is turning to India to move part of its manufacturing out of China. According to Yahoo Finance, since the middle of last year Apple decided to invest more than a billion dollars to move a good part of its operations to the Southeast Asian country. The project responded, of course, to the trade war between the United States (USA) and Beijing, as well as the COVID-19 crisis.
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Why will Apple invest more in China?
Why India, instead of any other country? The answer is relatively simple. According to Financial Express, the Asian nation is rapidly becoming an international leader in advanced manufacturing. This would respond, according to various agents, to the investment that was made in areas such as education, medicine, and soft and hard skills in recent years. A situation that would certainly be attractive to Apple as it seeks to diversify.
However, some experts fear that Tim Cook’s tech could never be 100 percent independent of China. According to Ars Technica, the production and supply chain that Apple has already established in the world’s second-largest economy is too difficult to emulate. The gap is so large between Beijing and other nations, such as the US, Vietnam and India, that diversification in their manufacturing could affect their competitiveness.
Other companies turn to see India
Beyond its appeal as a country that can compete with China in manufacturing, other brands outside of Apple have already seen India as a golden opportunity for other projects. A great example is the investment plan that Amazon announced in this Asian country at the beginning of last year. The idea was to spend more than a billion dollars on small businesses in the region. And thus, help empower them as an important segment on your platform in terms of sales.
Also in the financial environment (an industry in which Apple has already shown interest before) there have been several cases of development in India. WhatsApp, for example, launched an advanced services project for its users in the Asian country. The idea is to offer people from credits and insurance to pension plans directly from the app. This, with the intention of promoting greater inclusion among consumers regardless of the social context.


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This is the 3rd installment of my coverage of the Qwashae Boutique Spring 2012 Fashion Show. If you haven’t seen my previous posts, make sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2. It will focus on the Formal Wear.
This dress was described by Shakena as an “Avant-Garde” formal pieceWhat a lovely Red dress with gorgeous black strappy pumps! Did you see these shoes??? Yes!!!This was such a lovely simple black dress that was accented by some seriously fabulous black and white pumps.Love Them!!!


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Large Calamari Squid have frequented the Merimbula Fishing Platform.
Jacob McMaster Officials said surfers had been hibernating over winter, but they returned and overcame the icy cold conditions on Saturday when about 50 hit the surf off Pambula Beach.
The Sapphire Coast Boardriders will host a competition this weekend.
Ever fancied a whirl on the water? Head along to the Wallagoot Lake Boat Club's try sailing day this Sunday and join members for a friendly session, but organisers warn you might get wet and should pack accordingly!
Jacob McMaster St George Illawarra Dragons centre Euan Aitken will honour his family heritage, pulling on a jumper for the Bravehearts in the upcoming Four Nations.
The Merimbula Big Game & Lakes Angling Club held its annual trip away to Wonboyn Lake Resort.
The Bega fun run is fast approaching with organisers expecting quite a turnout as the race includes road closures this weekend.


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How difficult can it be to make a great poker scene in a movie? According to James bond director Martin campbell the ‘Casino Royale‘ remake poker showdown was as elaborate as any stunt 007 was involved!
The 2006 movie brought home a monster $ 606 million at the box office, with Daniel craig‘s’ Bond’ and Mads Mikkelsenthe villain with the blood eyes ‘The number’ involved in the highest stakes poker game of all time.
For poker fans, of course, seeing their beloved game portrayed on the big screen is almost always more “failed” than “successful”, so how did director Campbell manage to produce such an intense facsimile? of a real highstakes game?
âWhat you realize is it’s not just the card games, it’s the stakes. It’s also two guys kissing each other’s eyes, basically. It was the secret, âPolygon.com explained.
With No Limit Hold’em replacing the Baccarat Chemin de Fer of Ian fleming book version, and the film version from 1967 …
â¦ The cast and crew had to learn the game from scratch to make sure that everything from the continuity to the poker stories was as realistic as possible.
Not an easy task for a poker consultant Tom sambrook, the 2002 winner of European Championships explaining:
“I would just tell them what was the absolute bare minimum they needed to know to look like they played this game.”
Sambrook also admits to making some extra money on the side, taking the actors for their “per diem” in hastily arranged games in the studios.
The Englishman, who finished ahead of Hendon Mobster Barny boatman and EPT legend Jean Duthie to win his title, explained:
“We were playing games constantly between takes,” adding insolently, “I considered it their privilege to learn by paying me this money.”
Director Campbell kind of pulled all the elements of the game together into a series of almost believable poker scenes mixed with the usual action-packed adventures of a typical Bond movie.
He believes the 30 minutes of gameplay that made the final cut, showing three massive hands, was essential to the film’s success, admitting:
“This is the thing that I sweat more than anything else.”
After discovering Le Chiffre’s “tell”, Bond must survive two assassination attempts in an effort to end the villain’s hopes of winning the $ 130 Million Poker Game.
âDramatically speaking, each of the card games has a good climax,â says Campbell, and if the final scene still irritates some poker fans, there’s a reason.
The four-way all-in sees Le Chiffre’s full house lose to Bond’s straight flush, with most fans expecting a Royal Flush to win the day for the film’s hero.
“He wins with a low-key straight flush, rather than the royal flush,” Sambrook says, adding to director Campbell’s vision of a “new Leap,” a less flashy and more believable hero.
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👇 Below is evidence of Pete Wentz's politics and beliefs.
8 Nov 2020INSTAGRAM.com
On his Instagram
My parents met working for Joe Biden in the Senate in the 70s. To me he is a beacon of empathy, compassion and kindness. The times we live in call for a leader with these specific traits. Proud to call Joe Biden my president.
23 Feb 2009HUFFPOST.com
In an article written for HuffPost
I’ve been a fan of Barack Obama’s for a while and, like everyone else, was elated when he won, and even more so when I had the privilege to meet him at the event. He’s an underdog, which is something I can relate to.
What do you think of this?

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- Nominal The overnight rate was left unchanged at 1% after rate hikes in both July and September.
- The bank thinks the economy is operating close to its potential but noted some evidence of remaining labour market slack that could give the economy more room to run without generating inflation.
- Uncertainty around NAFTA renegotiation was cited as the main international risk to the economic outlook. A breakdown of talks would likely lead to a more cautious approach from the Bank of Canada.
- The bank expressed a tightening bias, noting less monetary policy stimulus is likely over time, but indicated they will proceed cautiously and will be guided by incoming data.
- The bank discussed whether some structural factors might be weighing on inflation but they remain of the view that the degree of slack in the economy is the main determinant of inflation.
As expected, the Bank of Canada took a pass on raising interest rates today after consecutive 25 basis point hikes at each of their last two meetings. While maintaining an explicit tightening bias, the policy statement sounded a bit more cautious and kept a good deal of flexibility on the pace at which stimulus will be withdrawn. The bank remains constructive on the economic outlook, noting broadly-based growth though still predicting a more modest pace of activity going forward as housing and consumer spending shift down a gear. With the economy's speed limit picking up amid productivity-enhancing business investment, they see the economy remaining fairly close to full capacity, or possibly modestly above, over the next year. Monetary policy remains data dependent and how growth shakes out relative to potential in the coming quarters will be an important factor in the pace of future rate increases.
Our current forecast is for the overnight rate to be raised to 2% by the end of next year. That assumes a rate hike in December, although such a move looks a bit less likely given the bank's more cautious tone today. There is a risk that the Bank of Canada holds off on resuming tightening until early 2018.

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text: One of the major drawbacks of selective laser melting (SLM) is the accumulation of tensile residual stresses (TRS) in the surface and subsurface zones of produced parts which can lead to cracking, delamination, geometrical distortions, and a decrease in fatigue life. 3D laser shock peening (3D LSP) is a novel hybrid method which introduces a repetitive LSP treatment during the manufacturing phase of the SLM process. In this paper, the ability of 3D LSP to convert TRS into beneficial compressive residual stresses and their subsequent effect on the geometrical accuracy of produced parts were investigated. Samples made of Ti6Al4V were manufactured with the 3D LSP process and treated with different processing parameters. Cuboidal samples were used for residual stress measurements, and the evolution of residual stresses was evaluated. Geometrical distortions were measured on bridge-like samples, and the influence on the final sample geometry was quantified. A significant improvement in geometrical accuracy resulting from reduced distortions was observed in all selected 3D LSP processing conditions.

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On Monday, the French national men’s under-22 team arrived in Zaragoza, Spain ahead of the IWBF European Under-22 Championships. According to Centre Federal Handibasket / Pole National Jeunes Handibasket, the team arrived in fine form. Prior to going to Spain, the team held a training camp in Talence.
The team is scheduled to have training today from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM local time. On Friday, they are scheduled to have a friendly against Germany and local Spanish club side CAI Zaragoza in advance of the tournament.
France is in a group with Great Britain, Italy and Turkey. The team includes 2.5 point players Yoan Leclercq and Luigi Makambo , 4.5 point players Alexis Ramonet, Thomas Delemme and Jordan Luce, 1 point players Esteban Henriot and Kevin Baillon, 1.5 point player Simon Frinault, 2 point players Sidney Attiogbe and Louis Ardouin, 3 point player Romain Damoizeau and 4 point player Sébastien Evanno.
The tournament officially starts next Monday and is scheduled to run until Sunday. At the 2010 edition of the competition, France beat this year’s hosts in the seventh-eighth placement match.


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In early European currency market trading, EUR/USD remained at 1.3335, the same price at which it opened the day.
Analysts are increasingly worried that Portugal and Spain could also soon be in need of bailout packages similar to the one that Ireland is set to receive from the European Union and International Monetary Fund to tackle its debts.
According to EUR/USD analysis, the euro was likely to touch support around the low of September 24, 1.3286 and to encounter immediate resistance around yesterday’s high of 1.3421.
Currency market trading was quieter than usual on Thursday due to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
Elsewhere, the euro also remained stable against the yen: EUR/JPY traded at 111.41, up 0.01 percent, according to intraday analysis.


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Viliamu Samu, also known as Joseph Matamata, is the 64-year-old Samoan national charged with 18 counts of human trafficking and slavery in the Hawke’s Bay. It is alleged the orchard worker from Hastings was using 10 people as slaves between 1994 and 2017 to work on various orchards. He is also accused of eight charges of organising and deceiving people from Samoa to enter New Zealand.
Immigration NZ (INZ) assistant general manager Peter Devoy called the fiasco “a new low for New Zealand” in a press conference on Monday. "Allegations made by victims include not being paid for work completed, having their passports taken and being subjected to physical assaults and threats.” Owners of the orchards are not facing charges, as it is believed Samu was working alone.
Detective Inspector Mike Foster of Eastern District Police said "information collected during the joint investigation suggests that the man, who was seen as a respected member of his community in Samoa, targeted vulnerable people, who had limited education and literacy." Victims said Samu promised them well-paid jobs but instead they were left unpaid and their movements, like where they went or who they spoke to, were closely monitored and controlled.
On Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told Morning Report that the Government needed to do more to protect exploited migrant workers and coax them into coming forward. "We want to do more to uncover where exploitation is occurring. We had roughly 1800 complaints in the last year. That led to 13 prosecutions, 320 other outcomes and 300 investigations that are still ongoing,” she said. "It is fair to say that there is quite a bit of work in this space but we do need to do more."
Each slavery charge carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison, while the human trafficking charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison or a $500,000 fine. It is the first time the New Zealand Police has charged someone for human trafficking, but the fourth time for INZ.
Samu is accused of offences in both the Hawke’s Bay and Samoa. He has been granted bail and will appear in Napier High Court on 28 January.

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The legacy of the Shelter Valley Folk Festival will live on in the voices of local children. SVFF board representative Deborah Hackett and Artistic Director Lesley Marie Boileau graciously completed a final charitable act as an organization by donating $10,000 to Northumberland County’s El Sistema charity, Sounds of the Next Generation (also known as SONG). It was a unanimous decision by the SVFF Board of Directors to donate the financial proceeds of its not-for-profit organization to SONG, with whom they share many charitable objectives and values.
The SONG Board is grateful for the generous gift, which will be designated over the next five years to support its growing “Artists in the Classroom” project that invites established and emerging artists to lead music workshops with the children. It’s a legacy honouring the work of Shelter Valley Folk Festival and its enduring cultural impact in Northumberland County that will now impact the lives of more children accessing music education. As Festival Director Emeritus, Aengus Finnan, voiced so movingly, “I, too, am proud of all that came and went and the constant rebirth of good.”
SONG’s “Artists in the Classroom” has included cellist Kevin Fox and Cobourg-native singer/songwriter Sue Passmore writing a song with the children. The initiative blossomed from the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that SONG children had in June 2016 to perform in R. Murray Schafer’s The Spirit Garden with 100 musicians, singers and dancers from across the country.
The two organizations share similar values, key volunteers, donors and a piece of history. SONG Artistic Director, Marie Anderson, was part of the original organizing committee of the Waterfront Festival in Cobourg in the 1980s, which became a template for the Shelter Valley Folk Festival. Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) is a free, socially inclusive choral and orchestral after-school music program for under-served children and youth ages 6-13 in Northumberland County that promotes social development through the pursuit of musical excellence.
For more information: www.songprogram.org


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Charities and Associations Supporting Treatment Access Rooster Teeth Betterhelp .
Mental Health America (MHA):.
MHA is a leading nonprofit organization that promotes mental health advocacy and provides resources for people seeking treatment.
Their online screening tools and referral services help individuals in finding appropriate therapists based on their requirements and preferences.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):.
NAMI is dedicated to improving the lives of people impacted by mental disorder and their families.
Their Helpline and regional affiliates use assistance, support, and info on accessing treatment services.
Open Path Collective:.
Open Course is a network of therapists who offer budget-friendly treatment sessions on a sliding scale.
They strive to make therapy available by linking people with licensed specialists at rates they can manage.
Give an Hour:.
Give an Hour concentrates on providing free mental health services to military workers, veterans, and their households.
They hire certified therapists who offer their time and competence to help those who have actually served their country.
In recent years, online therapy platforms have gotten significant appeal, using accessible and convenient psychological health support. Talkspace is one such company that has emerged as a leader in the field of digital treatment. In this short article, we will explore Talkspace’s innovative technique to psychological health therapy, examining its functions, benefits, and factors to consider. As we delve into the world of Talkspace, we will discover how this platform is revolutionizing treatment delivery and broadening access to psychological health assistance.
I. A Summary of Talkspace
Talkspace is an online treatment platform founded in 2012 with an objective to make treatment more available, cost effective, and hassle-free. It offers users with a practical method to connect with certified therapists via text, audio, or video messages. Talkspace’s platform uses a protected and confidential environment for individuals looking for therapy.
II. Key Functions and Advantages
Available and Practical:.
Talkspace eliminates geographical barriers, allowing users to gain access to treatment from anywhere, anytime, using their mobile phone or computer system.
It caters to individuals who may deal with obstacles attending in-person sessions due to location, movement problems, or busy schedules.
Wide Variety of Therapists and Specialties:.
Talkspace offers access to a varied network of licensed therapists with competence in different locations, such as stress and anxiety, anxiety, relationships, and more.
Users can select a therapist who aligns with their particular requirements and choices, guaranteeing individualized care.
Talkspace’s asynchronous messaging feature enables users to interact with their therapist throughout the day, at their convenience.
This feature provides individuals with the flexibility to reveal their thoughts and feelings in real-time or as they occur, promoting ongoing assistance.
Audio and Video Sessions:.
In addition to messaging, Talkspace provides audio and video sessions for a more immersive healing experience.
These sessions can be arranged based on the user’s preferences and offer a chance for more interactive and immediate discussions.
Enhanced Privacy and Privacy:.
Talkspace sticks to rigorous personal privacy standards, guaranteeing protected communication and securing user details.
The platform utilizes file encryption and other security procedures to preserve the confidentiality of treatment sessions.
III. Factors To Consider and Limitations
This term paper intends to supply a thorough analysis of the co-occurrence of anxiety and anxiety, two prevalent psychological health conditions that frequently manifest together. The paper evaluates existing literature to explore the correlation between anxiety and stress and anxiety, their shared danger aspects, neurobiological foundations, and treatment implications. Comprehending the complex relationship between these conditions is important for reliable medical diagnosis, treatment, and enhanced psychological health results.
Quickly introduce the significance of depression and anxiety as separate conditions and their frequent co-occurrence.
Highlight the effect of comorbidity on individuals’ well-being, working, and treatment outcomes.
Prevalence and Diagnostic Requirements
Present statistics on the occurrence of anxiety and stress and anxiety conditions separately and their high rates of comorbidity.
Talk about the diagnostic criteria for significant depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and other appropriate anxiety disorders.
Shared Danger Factors
Check out common danger factors that add to the advancement and maintenance of depression and stress and anxiety, such as genetic predisposition, childhood misfortune, and characteristic.
Discuss how shared threat elements might account for the high comorbidity rates observed in medical populations.
Take a look at the neurobiological underpinnings of depression and stress and anxiety, concentrating on brain areas, neurotransmitters, and hormonal systems involved.
Highlight the overlapping neurobiological mechanisms, consisting of dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and altered serotonin and noradrenaline paths.
Effect On Daily Performance and Quality of Life
Talk about the cumulative effect of anxiety and stress and anxiety comorbidity on individuals’ daily performance, occupational performance, and social relationships.
Address the increased special needs and reduced lifestyle connected with the co-occurrence of these disorders.
Evaluation evidence-based treatments for anxiety and anxiety, considering both disorder-specific and transdiagnostic approaches.
Talk about the challenges in treating comorbid cases and the significance of incorporated interventions that target both disorders simultaneously.
Explore the efficiency of pharmacotherapy, psychiatric therapy (e.g., cognitive-behavioral treatment), and emerging treatment techniques (e.g., mindfulness-based interventions).
Future Directions and Ramifications
Identify gaps in present research study and suggest potential areas for future examination, consisting of the advancement of tailored interventions for comorbid cases.
Talk about the requirement for enhanced screening and evaluation tools to identify and diagnose anxiety and stress and anxiety comorbidity properly.
Highlight the importance of destigmatizing mental health and increasing access to integrated care.
Summarize the essential findings of the research study evaluation, stressing the complex interaction in between anxiety and anxiety.
Highlight the importance of integrated treatment techniques and the requirement for more research study to boost understanding and notify medical practice.
By delving into the interrelationship in between depression and stress and anxiety, this term paper adds to the existing body of knowledge, offering insights for mental health experts, policymakers, and scientists to develop efficient methods for medical diagnosis, treatment, and support for individuals affected by these co-occurring disorders.
Scope of Therapy:.
While Talkspace can be reliable for many mental health concerns, it may not be suitable for severe or intricate conditions that require more intensive or in-person care.
People with intense crises or those in need of instant intervention might be much better served by standard in-person treatment.
Non-Verbal Cues and Body Movement:.
Online therapy lacks the non-verbal cues and body movement that are present in face-to-face sessions.
Some individuals may find it challenging to totally communicate their emotions or analyze their therapist’s cues through text or video interactions.
Talkspace supplies resources for users in crisis, however it may not use instant assistance in emergency situation scenarios.
It is necessary for individuals experiencing an intense crisis to call emergency situation services or a regional mental health crisis line.
IV. The Future of Online Treatment
Talkspace has played a significant role in shaping the future of treatment by harnessing the power of technology to expand access to mental health assistance. As digital platforms continue to evolve, online therapy is likely to end up being progressively integrated into psychological healthcare systems worldwide. Nevertheless, it is necessary to strike a balance between the convenience of online treatment and the customized care and subtleties of traditional in-person sessions.
Talkspace has revolutionized the field of mental health therapy by supplying an accessible, hassle-free, and safe and secure platform for.
Comprehending Insurance Coverage Protection:.
Many insurance plans provide coverage for psychological health services, consisting of therapy sessions.
It is necessary to review insurance policies, understand protection limits, co-pays, and any pre-authorization requirements connected to therapy.
In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Providers:.
Insurance plans typically have a network of favored companies with whom they have worked out rates.
In-network therapists typically have lower out-of-pocket costs for insured individuals, while out-of-network providers may include greater expenditures.
Making Use Of Worker Assistance Programs (EAPs):.
Many business use EAPs, which offer a restricted variety of therapy sessions at no cost to workers.
EAPs can be a valuable resource for staff members seeking short-term therapy and support.
Considerations and Limitations:.
While insurance coverage can be helpful, it is important to consider privacy concerns and potential restrictions, such as limited number of sessions or pre-authorization requirements.
Some therapists may not accept insurance coverage, requiring people to pay out-of-pocket and seek reimbursement.

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Timmy: We were lucky enough to a huge inspiration of mine, Tyler Grosso, on Lyrical Lemonade for a Q&A. Tyler, introduce yourself.
Tyler: Hi my name is Tyler Grosso. I make clothes. I also DJ sometimes and work on creative shit with people in the music industry.
Timmy: Tell us a little bit about your clothing brand.
Tyler: I’ve been working under the Superrradical name since May of 2013. It started out as something not too serious, something I really used to slack on but now I’m on point and it has my 100% attention and focus, as it should have been.
Timmy: That’s great that you’ve reached that point. What is the concept behind Superrradical?
Tyler: Superrradical’s image is I guess sort of “ghetto, depressing, edgy, etc”. It’s full of attitude and a mirror image of who I am as a person.
Timmy: That’s super creative, something some brands are scared to do. So tell us about how you joined ASAP.
Tyler: I was brought into ASAP in July 2013 to be A$AP Yams’ assistant. I moved from North Carolina to NYC right away after going back and forth through facebook for a week.
Timmy: Yams plays a huge part in so many success stories, it’s cool to hear about him seeing potential in people before they had a following. Tell us about the effect Yams had on ASAP as a whole, as well as the effect on you as an individual.
Tyler: Yams was a genius, and an influencer. He had more of effect on the whole rap industry and scene and “culture”, it expands way more than just the Mob. All these rappers learned or jacked everything from Yams whether they realize it or not.
Timmy: That’s so true. Who are some of your favorite names in fashion and music?
Tyler: Good question, for fashion my favorite brands right now are Stray Rats, FTP, Felt, and Gucci. Gucci really stepped it up in 2016 and is putting every other designer brand to shame right now. For music, I’m in more of my rock phase right now so im listening to bands like Chevelle, The Doors, Mizery and a few others.
Timmy: What’s your take on “streetwear” fashion and the direction it has been heading?
Tyler: I hate the streetwear scene right now, everything is getting oversaturated and every person with a Twitter has a clothing brand now. Also, every music artist is dropping new “merch” every week. There’s just too much stuff at once. And I’m pissed because everyone is charging waaaay too much for their terrible clothes, putting out awful quality cotton and prints.
Timmy: People are forgetting the important parts of the business. Final question, what are the best pieces of advice you’ve been given over the course of your career?
Tyler: I can’t pull out anything specific per say, but the last thing Yams said to me when he got out of my car for the last time was “Keep up the good work and don’t stop doing what you love to do and everything’s gonna work out.” And he was right. Also, Zac from FTP has given me more advice than I know what to do with. I owe him a whole lot for the recent success of my brand.
Timmy: That’s amazing. Be sure to be on the lookout for Tyler Grosso and Superrradical in the future. Check out the Superrradical website here.


As bed bug numbers continue to increase across America, the likelihood of getting an infestation in your home is becoming more and more likely. All a bed bug needs to get into your home is something to crawl on or into. As expert hitchhikers, bed bugs climb inside purses, laptops, luggage, backpacks, briefcases, gym bags, and even on your clothing. If you bring some home, it won’t take long for you to have a full-blown infestation. Your risk of an infestation increases any time you visit a location that has bed bugs.
Signs of a Black Widow Infestation
Spiders are some of the most common pests that enter homes and unless their populations become quite large, they are…


If the Forest Park boys’ basketball team was looking for a confidence-building win, it got exactly that with a 52-51 non-district home victory over Colonial Forge on Wednesday night, which was made possible by senior guard Eric Brent’s last-second...
In this week's edition of The Player's Lounge, Westfield wrestlers Nick Grinups, Austin Fallon and John Orchard-Hays joined the Post's B.J. Koubaroulis to talk about the Bulldogs' recent success and the team's highly-anticipated Jan. 9 meeting with Robinson. Grinups,...
December 18, 2009; 9:52 AM ET |
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Perhaps sophomore forward Tim Pierce might provide a good starting point when trying to explain the Westfield hockey team’s 3-0 start to the season. As a freshman last winter, Pierce took his first shift weighing about 90 pounds -- with...
Stonewall Jackson senior Kyani White tried to drive to her left but the box-and-one defense South County was applying afforded her very little space to work with as time ticked away in the third quarter of Thursday night's game against...
December 17, 2009; 9:50 PM ET |
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We've unveiled our selections for the area's best football teams from the past decade. Check them out on PrepsPost | D.C....
Loudoun County senior outside hitter Juliane Hanna added to her slew of 2009 accolades Wednesday when she was named the Gatorade Virginia Volleyball Player of the Year.
For this week's individual wrestling rankings, we wanted to offer some additional explanation. After much discussion with coaches across the area, colleague Mark Giannotto and I opted to rank wrestlers by the weight they are expected to compete at for...
Arundel senior QB Billy Cosh (a Kansas state recruit) was named the All-Met Offensive Player of the Year. In a radio interview Wednesday, Cosh opened up about playing in a pass-happy offense, breaking records and his future at Kansas State....
We've unveiled our selections for the area's best football players on offense and defense from the past decade. Check them out on PrepsPost | D.C....
Watching the Stafford boys’ basketball team play at North Stafford on Tuesday night, it wasn’t very difficult to spot Indians senior forward Damean Turner. During a second-quarter sequence, Turner was the player recording back-to-back blocks and later, as part of...
At long last, the football season is over, but not before two teams from Ashburn added another chapter to their recent dominance of the Virginia high school football landscape.
Lukas Mihailovich's last second prayer ended one of the best games of the young season as Potomac Falls edged Stone Bridge 111-108 in triple overtime behind a school record 50 points from the junior guard.
After going back and taking another listen to No. 4 Lake Braddock’s news conference following Saturday night’s 35-21 loss to Thomas Dale in the Virginia AAA Division 6 final -- as well as reading some of your comments posted right...
Westfield’s John Orchard-Hays saw there was a tent set up underneath the stands at Fairfax High School Saturday evening, complete with blanket and pillow. But this was not some indoor slumber party. Instead it served as a stark reminder of...
December 13, 2009; 12:25 PM ET |
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What a Neurosurgeon Recommends
In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves juggling numerous tasks and responsibilities, relying heavily on our brains to navigate the complexities of modern life. The brain is an incredibly vital organ, responsible for regulating our bodily functions, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Given its profound significance, taking proactive steps to maintain its health and vitality is essential. We’ve delved into the wisdom of a renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Brett Osborn, to uncover the secrets of a diet that can keep your brain youthful and vibrant.
The Brain’s Nourishment: A Foundation for Optimal Function
Dr. Osborn, a board-certified neurosurgeon and an expert in preventative healthcare and anti-aging, emphasizes the importance of proper nourishment for the brain’s optimal function. He explains, “Just as we care for our bodies through exercise and a balanced diet, nurturing our brains through the right foods is essential for a vibrant and youthful mind.
In this article, we’ll explore the top foods that Dr. Osborn recommends for maintaining brain health, focusing on their remarkable ability to combat inflammation, a major contributor to the aging process and non-infectious age-related diseases that impact both the brain and the body.
1. Blueberries: The Antioxidant Powerhouse
Blueberries are small, but their impact on brain health is colossal. Packed with antioxidants known as anthocyanins, these vibrant berries play a crucial role in protecting the brain from oxidative stress and inflammation. Numerous studies have suggested that regular consumption of blueberries can enhance memory and delay age-related cognitive decline. Dr. Osborn himself incorporates them into his daily routine, either in a smoothie or atop a salad.
2. Fatty Fish: Omega-3 Rich Brain Fuel
Fatty fish, such as mackerel, salmon, and sardines, are a treasure trove of omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fats are renowned for their anti-inflammatory properties and have been linked to improved memory, mood regulation, and a reduced risk of cognitive decline. Dr. Osborn, who is not particularly fond of fish, opts for a medical-grade omega-3 supplement, taking a total of 6,000 mg (6 g) daily to maintain brain health and reduce inflammation.
3. Leafy Greens: Nature’s Brain Boosters
Leafy greens like kale and spinach are more than just salad staples. They are a potent source of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins that promote healthy brain function. These greens excel at reducing inflammation and enhancing cognitive performance. Dr. Osborn incorporates raw spinach into his morning smoothie, harnessing the added benefits of probiotics for a healthy gut-brain connection.
4. Nuts and Seeds: The Brain’s Energy Reservoir
Nuts and seeds, such as walnuts, almonds, flaxseeds, and chia, are rich in antioxidants and healthy fats, making them an ideal addition to your diet. They provide a steady supply of energy to the brain, supporting cognitive function. Dr. Osborn suggests starting your day with a handful of walnuts for peak brain performance.
5. Broccoli: The Underrated Brain Booster
Broccoli, often overshadowed by more glamorous vegetables, contains compounds like sulforaphane, which have been associated with reduced inflammation and improved brain health. It’s also recognized as a cancer chemopreventive agent. Including broccoli in your diet, perhaps in your morning smoothie, can yield remarkable benefits for your brain.
6. Eggs: The Memory Enhancers
Eggs are a versatile and nutrient-dense food that contains choline, an essential nutrient responsible for producing acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter crucial for memory and cognitive function. Additionally, the fats in egg yolks support cholesterol production, necessary for the synthesis of myelin—an insulating substance around neurons that facilitates axonal conduction.
7. Turmeric: The Golden Spice for Brain Health
Turmeric, with its active compound curcumin, boasts powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin has been shown to enhance memory and may play a role in reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Osborn includes two grams of turmeric in his daily routine, often incorporating it into his morning smoothie.
8. Ginger: Spice Up Your Brain Health
Ginger, a staple in many Asian dishes, is a potent anti-inflammatory agent that enhances cognitive function. Its antioxidant effects are believed to protect neurons against oxidative stress, a key factor in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Much like turmeric, ground ginger finds its way into Dr. Osborn’s morning smoothie.
9. Exogenous Ketones: Fuel for Cognitive Excellence
Exogenous ketones are not exclusive to ketogenic diets. They play a crucial role in increasing the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that enhances synaptogenesis, learning, and memory. These ketones also serve as a valuable fuel source for the brain, heart, and muscles. Dr. Osborn recommends using caffeinated versions as part of a pre-workout drink.
In conclusion, a diet rich in these brain-boosting foods can significantly impact your cognitive health, keeping your brain young and vibrant. While Dr. Osborn’s recommendations provide valuable insights, it’s essential to consult with a healthcare professional before making any significant changes to your diet. Incorporating these foods into your daily routine can be a delicious and rewarding step toward a healthier, more youthful mind.
By following these dietary guidelines, you can take a proactive approach to maintaining your brain’s health and vitality, nurturing it just as you do your body. In doing so, you’ll be well on your way to achieving a vibrant and youthful mind that serves you well in the fast-paced world we live in.


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No outdoor space? No green thumb? Not much sunshine? No problem.
You can still easily grow your own bean sprouts. The process feels more like prepping food than actual gardening, which I think is key to not screwing it up either. All you need are beans, a jar, some cheesecloth, a rubber band, and water.
I've been happily growing alfalfa sprouts this way for a while now. A batch of sprouts takes just a few days and little maintenance. And what a reward to be able to eat your own harvest. Alfalfa is a legume just like lentils, chickpeas, and mung beans—they can all be sprouted with the same grow-in-the-jar method.
"These looked more bean than sprout"
You may be picturing alfalfa sprouts and mung beans sprouts in your local Chinese take-out. These looked more bean than sprout; I was a little wary. How palatable (and digestible) could they be? My sprouted lentil actually had a pleasant crunch and fresh, slight sweetness. It was a little like biting into a fresh, raw cob of summer corn.
The sprouting process releases dormant enzymes that make the beans more easily digestible and in some cases, even more nutritious. The sprouts that are easiest to grow are also commonly eaten raw: mung beans, alfalfa, lentils, chickpeas, and adzuki beans. See the slideshow for my growing tips.
Other beans such as fava, kidney, black, navy, and pinto beans—typically the larger beans—can also be sprouted with this method but are generally considered difficult to digest and potentially toxic in their raw form. They cook much faster than their unsprouted counterparts and are still more digestible. You can also sprout nuts, grains, and other seeds, but we won't get into all that here.
"there have been some cases of food-borne illnesses from eating contaminated sprouts"
As with many raw or not fully cooked foods, there have been some cases of food-borne illnesses from eating contaminated sprouts and a lot of subsequent debate over the safety. Some people feel it's not safe to eat any raw sprouts, especially for those with a compromised immune system.
Before growing sprouts, you should decide for yourself how comfortable you are with the potential risks, and whether you'd prefer raw or cooked sprouts. Either way, take a look at the slideshow for the full demonstration on how to grow them.
Once your sprouts are all grown, they make crunchy, nutritious additions on sandwiches, soups, salads, and tossed into stir-fries.
Whole raw chickpea sprouts aren't really my thing, but they do make a wicked hummus. Get the recipe here »
If you prefer cooked sprouts, the alfalfa won't take the heat well, but the other sprouts in the slideshow are delicious when cooked. Mung bean sprouts can be added to a dish in the final few minutes of cooking. Sprouted lentils are fully cooked after four or five minutes of steaming. Sprouted chickpeas and adzuki beans need around 15 minutes of cooking.

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