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Seamanship & NavigationForum devoted to seamanship and navigation topics, including paper and electronic charting tools.
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03-21-2010 11:58 AM
Summary of Testing Drogues and Seanchors on Flat Water
This spring I decided to test my new Seabrake on flat water, to get the hang of rigging it, and to see if the drag was the same as the published reviews (it was). A storm is a bad time to be learning too many things.
One thing led to another and I ended up testing a small chute and weighted warps. I continued and found more data on the web and in print, scaled it all to match, and posted the summary on my blog. It was a fun project, solely for my personal education. Thought provoking.
Any conclusions are for me and my boat (PDQ 32 catamaran) and the application in storms and on monohulls are different questions. Still, I thought the data was worth sharing.


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5 Ways to Sneak Veggies into Family Meals
Try these sneaky tips and kid-friendly recipes to get your family to eat more vegetables.
"I hate vegetables!!!! But I am trying to change that slowly. After seeing this article I just made some spaghetti and meat sauce with fresh pumpkin. I diced the pumpkin with the skin on and boiled it till it was soft. When I put the Ragu...
4. Make already lycopene-rich tomato sauce even healthier:
Stir in canned unseasoned pumpkin puree. It adds fiber and beta carotene, but has a mild flavor and creamy texture. One cup of pumpkin puree stirred into 1/2 cup pizza sauce is enough to top 1 pound of pizza dough.
Try this: EatingWell's Pepperoni Pizza

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Panama Papers: Inside Anglo’s ‘smooth and quiet’ Austrian business
It was not a surprise that Anglo Irish Bank’s branch in Austria was being recommended by a Panama-based law firm to clients looking to conceal the ownership of assets.
The Irish bank’s Vienna operation had in the 2000s been aggressively soliciting for business from wealthy depositors on the basis that their money would remain a secret if deposited in Austria.
The branch featured in a list of seven banks recommended by Mossack Fonseca, the Panamanian law firm that helped the rich and powerful conceal the ownership and control of assets, according to leaked documents obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, of which The Irish Times is a partner.
Anglo Irish Bank (Austria) appeared in other records leaked to the Washington-based consortium three years ago from a Singapore company that helped clients set up offshore companies and trusts in the British Virgin Islands, the Cook Islands and other tax havens.
One Anglo executive in Vienna boasted in an email to Portcullis Trustnet in Singapore in 2006 that Austria “deliberately keeps a lower profile” than the world’s private banking centre, Switzerland, and that investors appreciated “the smooth and quiet way in which the Austrian bank conducts business with their customers”.
Anglo, the now defunct lender that has cost the Irish public €29 billion, bought the bank from Royal Bank of Canada in 1995 as part of a strategy to add a third “pillar” of revenue from wealth management and private banking to complement Anglo’s lending and treasury businesses.
In 2007, Anglo decided to offload the Austria subsidiary and its €600 million in deposits as part of a strategy to sell wealth management and other assets outside the core area of lending.
Privately, concerns were expressed during conversations between Anglo’s senior management and the Financial Regulator about the source of deposits in Austria.
There were fears that it might draw the Irish bank into a tax evasion controversy, perhaps involving US customers initially drawn to Vienna through its one-time Canadian owners.
The Austrian bank was embroiled in a scandal in 2010 involving an alleged €2 billion cross-border Mafia money-laundering racket, in a case taken by Italian government prosecutors in the mid-2000s.
Although the disposal of a deposit-taking business at a time when Anglo required deposits was considered unusual, insiders say that the sale proceeded because the process was already well-advanced and that pulling it may have jeopardised a future sale of the business.

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Teamlist Tuesday is here with #NRL Teamlists and officials for Round 12 confirmed.
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The following players have been selected in the NSW Under 18's side set to face QLD prior to game two of the Holden State of Origin series in Sydney.
|Matthew Dufty||St George Illawarra Dragons (Dragons)|
|Paul Momirovski||Sydney Roosters|
|Sione Mata'utia||Newcastle Knights|
|Tom Trbojevic||Manly Warringah Sea Eagles|
|Latrell Mitchell||Sydney Roosters|
|Jackson Hastings||Sydney Roosters|
|Lachlan Croker||Canberra Raiders|
|Ofa-Ki Samisoni Hala||Penrith Panthers|
|Grant Garvey||Sydney Roosters|
|Jacob Host||St George Illawarra Dragons (Dragons)|
|Tyrell Fuimaono||Parramatta Eels|
|Tevita Pangai Junior||Canberra Raiders|
|Hame Sele||St George Illawarra Dragons (Dragons)|
|Tevita Cottrell||South Sydney Rabbitohs|
|Alex Twal||Parramatta Eels|
|Luciano Leilua||St George Illawarra Dragons (Dragons)|
|Matthew Jurd||St George Illawarra Dragons (Steelers)|
Coach: Todd Payten - Wests Tigers
Manager: Greg Florimo - North Sydney Bears
Head back to NSWRL.com.au earlier next week for exclusive content from inside the camp and make sure you are following @NSWRL on twitter for all of the latest news.


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Settlement payments, sometimes to the tune of hundreds of millions dollars or more, paid out from pharmaceutical manufacturers after being charged with one form of illegal drug marketing or another has seemingly become a simple business expense for these corporate giants. Profits earned are typically much greater than the cost of the settlements themselves, and government officials have yet to prosecute any corporate executives. Despite often having to sign a “corporate integrity agreement” (where the company acknowledges a violation of the False Claims Act and generally accepts greater independent oversight within the organization), the number of repeat offenders indicates a lack of remorse on the part of pharmaceutical executives. Nearly every large pharmaceutical company has paid one or more sizable settlements in the last 20 years, although Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer have been the most severe offenders within the last several years.
Notable Pharmaceutical Settlements
The following is a partial list of some of the most notable pharmaceutical settlements paid out in recent years:
- Genentech and OSI Pharmaceuticals to pay $67 million after providing misleading information regarding a cancer drug – Between 2006 and 2011, Tarceva, a cancer drug approved by the FDA as a back-up treatment for non-small cell lung cancer, was promoted to oncologists with misleading survival data. These false statistics led numerous physicians to prescribe Tarceva as a first choice medication, significantly increasing its usage. Genentech was determined to have violated the False Claims Act yet did not acknowledge any wrongdoing after agreeing to the settlement in June of 2016.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb to pay $30 million to settle “kickback” charges levied by officials in California – Between 1997 and 2003, Bristol-Myers Squibb was discovered to have been providing physician “kickbacks” in the form of tickets to Broadway shows and sporting events, luxury vacations, prepaid golf outings and more in exchange for prescribing an increased number of Bristol-Myers Squibb products. Drugs including the Plavix blood thinner, an antianxiety drug known as BuSpar, Pravachol, a cholesterol medication, and the antipsychotic Abilify were at the top of the list of over-prescribed medications. The settlement was made in July of 2016; the corporation denied any wrongdoing upon its acceptance.
- Novartis acknowledged violations of the False Claims Act and agreed to pay $390 million – In its third large settlement resulting from allegations of providing kickbacks to physicians who favor the promotion of their products, Novartis not only agreed to pay a total of $390 million but has also acknowledged the illegal marketing of the iron chelation drug known as Exjade and the anti-rejection drug Myfortic given to kidney transplant patients. Novartis agreed to amend its corporate integrity agreement, opening their “specialty pharmacy relationships” to independent review for a period of five years from the date of the settlement in November of 2015.
- Novartis agrees to a $35 million settlement after illegal marketing of Elidel skin cream to infants – Less than a year after the amendment of its corporate integrity agreement, Novartis agreed to an additional settlement after marketing the skin cream Elidel to children under two years of age between 2002 and 2009, despite never having received FDA approval for use within this age group. The cream was said to pose a cancer risk in infants and toddlers; Novartis denied allegations that it had violated any legalities when the settlement was reached in October of 2016.
- Omnicare to pay $28 million after soliciting kickbacks from pharmaceutical giant Abbott Laboratories – Hidden in the form of educational funding and grant money, the nursing home pharmacy known as Omnicare was discovered to have made a deal with Abbott to promote the use of Depakote as an anti-dementia medication, despite Abbott never receiving FDA approval for such use. The settlement was reached in October of 2016. In 2012, Abbott themselves paid out a $1.5 billion settlement after paying kickbacks directly to nursing home pharmacies in exchange for the promotion of Depakote. Omnicare also paid $98 million in 2009 after receiving kickbacks from Johnson & Johnson, who later agreed to a $2.2 billion settlement involving the illegal promotion of various drugs including the antipsychotic Risperdal directly to Omnicare and other pharmacies.
Payments to Physicians Now Monitored by the Federal Government
In response to repeated incidents of doctors receiving kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies, the federal government has created a database to record all payments made to physicians on behalf of these organizations. Consumer advocacy groups question how effective this tactic will prove, as tracking non-cash payments may be challenging and the number of repeat corporate offenders does not indicate any intention of a genuine reduction in kickbacks. Furthermore, corporate executives have not yet been prosecuted, even after repeat violations, leading to further concerns regarding the genuine role government officials play in this game of cat and mouse.
The Responsibility of Consumer Protection Lies With Consumers Themselves
Ultimately, the responsibility of consumer protection lies with consumers themselves. No longer can patients be reliant on the advice provided by medical professionals, as the acceptance of kickbacks in exchange for the unethical promotion of pharmaceutical products has been shown to be rampant within the medical industry. As unintended side effects to various drugs continue to mount, pharmaceutical consumers and their family members must keep a watchful eye over one another and continue to educate themselves. The advice and support of an attorney who is well versed in legalities of the pharmaceutical and medical industries can help guide individuals through the complex process of filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim, should a severe side effect from an illegally marketed pharmaceutical product occur.
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Have you or a loved one been injured due to negligence? We want to help. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you believe you have a case; time is an important factor. Interested in learning more? Get in touch with us so we can better evaluate and serve your needs in getting the justice your loved one deserves. You may very well be entitled to compensation.
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Design by Candy Lifshes from Meladora’s Creations.
The Feather Buttery Shawl is the 10th Butterfly shawl in the series. This one has the butterfly theme as it’s stitch. A shawl made of butterflies! Bunches of little butterflies! The end result looks like feathers, so this is why I called this one the Feather Butterfly Shawl.
Video tutorials at link. If you haven’t yet, take a moment to subscribe to my videos on YouTube to have easy access to all my videos and playlist @meladora1 on YouTube
This is a very beginner friendly pattern. I used a 1000 meter Yarn cake to make the full shawl. You can use any size yarn you like though, just keep repeating the pattern’s repeat until you reach your desired size.
Gauge and Sizing
- This shawl measures: Wide – 49 inches or 124 cms Tall – 23 inches or 59 cms
- Gauge is 2 sts per cm or 5 sts per Inch
- HOOK: 4 mm hook or size G hook for the US
- YARN: I used a 1000 meter Yarn cake from YarnArt’s “Flower” collection. #265
- Content: 55% Organic Cotton 45% Anti Pilling Acrylic
- Ball Weight: 250 g (8.8 oz)
- Yarn Weight: 1 : Fingering
- Yarn Length: 1000 m (1093 yd)
Skill Level: Beginner
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This crochet pocket shawl is just the layer you need to keep your shoulders and hands super cozy!
Worked up in natural fibers, this crochet shawl is perfect for year round use. Plus, the various colors make is easy to match to various outfits.
Whether you need something to go over a long-sleeved shirt, or underneath a fall or winter jacket, this crochet shawl is the perfect solution.
This is just the perfect size for the fall or spring weather conditions. It’s easy and features a lovely lace throughout.
This is the perfect shawl pattern for every season of the year! Not only is it lightweight, but it’s also a nice open stitch to go with just about any outfit.
The beautiful color design in this mosaic shawl is just the touch you need to cheer up just about any outfit.

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The PinoyMoviepedia: Your Ultimate Guide to Philippine Cinema
- 1 PinoyMoviepedia : An Overview
- 2 Top Pinoymovies 2022
- 3 How to Download Pinoymoviepedia-Mobile Google Chrome Browser?
PinoyMoviepedia : An Overview
The Philippines is known for its vibrant and diverse film industry, producing movies that capture the hearts of audiences worldwide. From romantic comedies to action-packed dramas, Filipino films offer a unique blend of entertainment, culture, and art.
To help you navigate through the world of Philippine cinema, we present PinoyMoviepedia, your ultimate guide to Filipino movies. Here, you will find a comprehensive collection of articles, reviews, and recommendations of the best Filipino movies of all time.
Whether you’re a Filipino movie enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Pinoy Moviepedia has something for everyone. Discover the latest Filipino films and learn about the iconic classics that have shaped Philippine cinema.You can also explore the works of some of the most renowned Filipino directors, writers, and actors, and gain a deeper understanding of the creative process behind Filipino filmmaking.
Pinoy Moviepedia also features exclusive interviews with industry insiders, giving you an inside look into the world of Philippine cinema. With PinoyMoviepedia, you can stay up-to-date with the latest news and events in the Filipino film industry. You can also share your own insights and opinions on your favorite Filipino movies, and engage with a community of like-minded film enthusiasts.
Experience the best of Philippine cinema with PinoyMoviepedia. Explore, learn, and enjoy the rich tapestry of Filipino movies.
Top Pinoymovies 2022
list of some of the best Pinoy movies of all time based on critical acclaim and popularity:
- Himala (1982) – Directed by Ishmael Bernal, this drama film starring Nora Aunor is considered a masterpiece of Philippine cinema.
- Oro, Plata, Mata (1982) – Directed by Peque Gallaga, this war epic is a must-watch for anyone interested in Filipino history and culture.
- Dekada ’70 (2002) – Directed by Chito S. Roño, this film adaptation of Lualhati Bautista’s novel depicts the struggles of a middle-class family during the Martial Law era in the Philippines.
- Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975) – Directed by Lino Brocka, this classic film tells the story of a young man who goes to Manila in search of his girlfriend and ends up discovering the harsh realities of urban life.
- Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005) – Directed by Auraeus Solito, this coming-of-age film follows the story of a young boy who falls in love with a police officer while dealing with the struggles of growing up in a poor community.
- Batch ’81 (1982) – Directed by Mike De Leon, this film explores the dark side of fraternity hazing and the toxic masculinity that comes with it.
- Manila by Night (1980) – Directed by Ishmael Bernal, this crime drama tells the story of several characters whose lives intersect in the seedy underworld of Manila.
- Anak (2000) – Directed by Rory Quintos, this family drama starring Vilma Santos and Claudine Barretto tells the story of a mother who returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her children have grown distant from her.
- Magnifico (2003) – Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, this heartwarming drama follows the story of a young boy who tries to fulfill his family’s wishes despite their poverty and his own physical limitations.
- Heneral Luna (2015) – Directed by Jerrold Tarog, this historical epic tells the story of General Antonio Luna and his fight against the American colonial forces during the Philippine-American War.
Pinoymoviepedia is a website that provides information and reviews about Filipino movies. It is a comprehensive database of Pinoy movies, which includes details about the movie’s cast and crew, production information, reviews, ratings, and trailers.
How to Download Pinoymoviepedia-Mobile Google Chrome Browser?
To download your favorite movie from the google chrome browser, open the website in one of the tabs, and search for the movies you wish to download at pinoymoviepedia.com On clicking the desired movies you will find three options under the movie description namely: info, Cast and Downloads. Info tabs depict brief information about the movie, Cast tells about the roles played by the philippine stars in the movie and downloads show you multiple options to download.
The download tabs provided movie download links that begin in 7 seconds, each link includes high-quality audio and video of up to 720p. The table under the download tab looks like the image below :
The same download procedure can be followed to download the movie on a desktop/pc or mobile version. All you need to do is just head to the website from Google Chrome Browser.
Where can I watch Pinoy movies online for free?
You can always watch Pinoy movies online for free from youtube and from the websites that are listed below :
- Pinoymoviepedia.ru is the most popular one.
The website’s mission is to promote and support Philippine cinema by providing a platform for movie enthusiasts to discover and explore the diverse range of films produced in the Philippines. It aims to be a one-stop shop for all things related to Pinoy movies and a resource for anyone looking to learn more about Philippine cinema.
Users can browse through the website’s extensive collection of Pinoy movies, search for specific titles, or read reviews and ratings from other users. Pinoymoviepedia also has a section dedicated to news and updates about the latest developments in Philippine cinema, including upcoming releases, festival news, and industry trends.

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson attended a roundtable discussion in the City of St. Louis to discuss the opioid crisis on Wednesday.
The roundtable sought to explore ways to reduce opioid deaths through increased access to treatment, recovery support services, and ways to ensure first responders are equipped to handle opioid incidents.
“We want to save lives, but we also want to provide resources that help individuals on the road to recovery,” Parson said. “We’re focused on bringing together federal and local partners to help families affected by the opioid crisis, and we are very excited about combining available state resources with the City of St. Louis to help people in real time when they most need our help. As a former sheriff, I also understand law enforcement plays an important role in decreasing the amount of drugs on the street and appreciate the help from our federal partners at the FBI and DEA.”
The roundtable discussion was part of the Governor’s Healthcare Week, a week focused on key areas in healthcare in Missouri.
Participants included representatives from the FBI, DEA and the City of Louis, including their Department of Public Safety, Fire Department, and Department of Public Health. Mayor Lyda Krewson started the event with opening remarks.
“The opioid epidemic is one of the most pressing public health crises we have ever faced,” Krewson said. “It is tearing apart families and whole communities. It is critical that we respond in a very intentional way to both help prevent people from becoming addicted to opioids, and also treat those already addicted. The City of St. Louis is committed to working with federal, state, and regional partners to combat this epidemic.”
“As a Family Medicine physician working at Family Care Health Center, it is imperative that I take care of patients in the community and assist with infrastructure development for the current opioid drug poisoning crisis,” Kanika Turner, MD, MPH, Family Care Health Centers said. “I am excited to bring the medical, legal, and spiritual collaboration together to help our community function as a whole. We are ready for a change, and the change starts with everyone.”
“We have trained 6,500 people in using Narcan and have distributed 18,000 Narcon/Naloxone kits,” Dr. Randall Williams, Department of Health and Senior Services said. “While the rate of increase of opioid overdose deaths decreased from 35 percent to 4.7 percent over the last two years, we are now taking the next step to bring services to people at the time they overdose and help them to get treatment.”


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Mumbai City Tour
Mumbai City Tour, Mumbai is a beautiful city of India that never disappears, with cosmopolitan cultures, curious paradoxes and small pleasures around every corner of the city. Anyone with an appetite for exploration and a love of new things will grow like Mumbai. And even if you get lost, there are always friendly Taxis that can help you find the right path. This is the capital of dreams and, whether you want to become SHAHRUK (Actor) or AMBANI (Businessman), the best place to try your luck is in Mumbai, equipped with everything to satisfy your eccentricities and ambitions. Above all, Mumbai is the commercial city of India.
Visiting Mumbai in a whole day is almost impossible. It takes at least 2 or 3 days. So we give you an idea how to manage the day of the excursion.
Day 1 - Mumbai City Tour
This day we will visit the ELEFANTA Caves, Gateway of India and COLABA Market.
The first day starts around 8:00 am go to the ” Gateway of India ” Take some nice photos while the tour guide will buy the ferry ticket to go to the island of ELEFANTA which is almost 10 km away from the Gateway of India. The intricate 10th century rock carvings draw many visitors here from all over the world. After arriving on the island you can take a little train to get to a certain point from where you start the climb to go to the cave.
Important (There are more or less 200 steps so if you can’t go up you will stay down or don’t choose this excursion) (It takes about 4 hours for the whole visit to and from Gateway of India. After returning to Gateway of India take the car and go to visit a beautiful COLABA market which is nearby. This day is enough this visit. But if you still want to visit some stops nearby then we suggest you visit CST Terminus and Mani BHAWAN or Library.
Gateway of India
Gateway of India very popular in Mumbai. It is one of the most famous structures in India. This place is also India’s entry point if you come from the sea. British architect George Wittet designs this building structure. This historic building was built during the time of the British rule in India. Often Gateway of India tops the must-see places on the Indian and foreign visitor list.
COLABA is the best place to indulge in food and lots of sidewalk shopping. From the best of clothes to the best baby toys and a display of kitchen utensils are part of this unique haunt. Best time to visit: the mall is usually open from early morning until late at night. The best time to visit would be late afternoon and early evening when it is a bit cooler.
Day 2 Mumbai city Tour
After breakfast the day starts at 8:00 am, This day we visit Mumbai Dhobi GHAT, C.S Terminus, Marine Drive, Crawford Market, Hanging Gardens, CHOPATI and Haji Ali.
Mumbai Dhobi GHAT
Mumbai’s DHOBI GHAT is located in the heart of MAHALAXMI, Mumbai. This GHAT is world famous for its rich history, movies shot here and for being the largest outdoor laundry in the world. Dhobi GHAT can be seen from the MAHALAXMI GHAT flyover. You can see the Laundry Men, known as Dhobis in India, awake here early in the morning. They start doing their work at 4:30 in the morning. work until 22:00. Numerous men and women can be seen washing clothes with hand in the large sinks. And this has been going on for centuries.
In this Dhobi GHAT you will find these men and women washing the clothes of a large part of the half of the population of Mumbai and still ensuring that the right clothes reach the right customer. These Dhobis work for organizations such as hotels and hospitals and are known for their punctuality and great organizational skills.
Mumbai has some of the most dense railway stations. This is one of them located in the heart of Mumbai. The CHATRAPATI SHIVAJI Terminus (CST) is a historic railway station and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formerly known as Victoria Terminus (VT), the station was built in Victorian Gothic style to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887. This is India’s busiest railway station, serving as the headquarters of the central railways.
Marine Drive is a long boulevard in the southern part of Mumbai. The philanthropists Pallonji Mistry and BHAGOJISHETH KEER built this road. The road is a C-shape concrete road with six lanes running along the coast. This road connects Point Nariman with Malabar Hill, along BABULNATH. Marine Drive is also popular as the Queen’s Necklace. The view of this street and the street lamps at night would resemble a giant necklace with a string of pearls.
Officially known as Mahatma JYOTIBA Phule MANDAL, Crawford Market is an old brick market that takes onlookers to the old post colonial days. Originally a fruit and vegetable market, the market is now home to food stalls, toy stalls, and a whole section specifically for pets of different breeds and all odd shapes and sizes. Best time to visit: Usually open from early morning until late evening. On Sundays the market is open only until early afternoon. A good time to visit this market is during the day when it is sunny and the best of pets are still active.
Hanging Gardens is a popular tourist destination in Mumbai. This garden was built in 1880. The Hanging Garden was for lawyer PHEROJSHAH Mehta, which is why these gardens are also known as PHIROJSHAH Mehta Garden.
Haji Ali Dargah is a major landmark in the heart of the city of cinema. And, a religious place and receives around 10-15 thousand visitors in one day as it is the famous pilgrimage site for Muslims, non-Muslims also visit there. Moreover, this place is full of visitors, so be careful when you are walking through street.
Note – If you like Museums then you may visit Prince of Wales Museum and Jahangir art Gallery.
Other places to explore during Mumbai city tour
DHARAVI Slum Area
DHARAVI slum is considered to be one of the largest slums in the world with an area of over 520 acres. This slum is home to over 700,000 people (some statistics say up to one million people), making it one of the most densely populated regions in the world. DHARAVI has residents from almost all over the country and therefore is one of the most multicultural and colorful destinations you can find in Mumbai. Why should a slum be more popular? This slum has an annual turnover of over a billion dollars. This is one of the most vibrant regions in Mumbai and a vibrant tourist destination. Moreover, you can spend 3 to 4 hours here to understand how do they live here and survive here.
KANHERI Caves is one of the famous groups of rock monuments of India. This group contains numerous rock-cut structures made from basalt rock during ancient times. These caves are famous for sculptures, carvings, inscriptions and paintings, which give an idea of the culture, teaching, religion and lifestyle of the ancient Indians. It will take around an hour or 2 to visit this place. However, it is a bit far from main Mumbai but if you are in Mumbai then try to visit this place. During Mumbai city tour it is bit difficult doing this excursion, but you can take a spare day for it with some other place visit like PINJARPOLE visit.

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CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - U.S Senator Rob Portman was in town this weekend.
The Senator served as keynote speaker at Ohio's League of United Latin American Citizens Convention on Saturday. The annual convention draws hundreds of people to discuss critical issues affecting the Hispanic and Latino communities.
At the convention, LULAC Ohio announced the expansion of eight new councils throughout the state. Two new councils include a women's council and the first LGBT council in Ohio.
For more information on LULAC, visit lulacohio.org.

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A report released today by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is headlined “Texas modestly grows with soft landing likely.” Here are 10 takeaways from the report:
- Texas firms reported below-average output growth to start 2023.
- Employment and wage gains remained elevated despite indications of a softening labor market.
- Price and wage inflation are expected to slow in 2023 but remain above historical averages.
- Employment growth is expected to slow in 2023, but the state is likely to avoid a recession.
- Services and manufacturing are barely in expansionary territory coming into 20223, with the Dallas Fed’s Texas Business Outlook Surveys (TBOS) manufacturing production index near 0 since mid 2022.
- New orders for manufacturing have declined, but the pace has slowed.
- Revenues for services have weakened, with most industries noting high inflation and rising interest rates.
- The TBOS employment indexes remain elevated, but the share of firms looking to hire has fallen.
- A majority of firms are still understaffed, and many opt not to hire. But others report being overstaffed with no planned layoffs, which could be an indication of hoarding labor.
- Risks are weighted to the downside, with Texas businesses concerned over weakening demand and labor market tightness.
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If the European Union is the school bully when it comes to terrorising alternative medicine, the British Medicines Control Agency is his scrawny sidekick.
It takes a lot these days to floor me, but when I first read Joe Hattersley’s cover story this month, I had to pick my jaw up from where it fell on the floor.
Hard on the heels of its ‘success’ in bulldozing through a directive severely curtailing vitamin supplements, the European Commission is busy in its self-appointed task of dismantling natural medicine, bit by stealthy bit.
On the back wards, where the sun doesn’t shine, time is measured in the burning of a cigarette. Behind a two-inch-thick steel door and diagnosed with schizophrenia,
Holland & Barrett are not alone in the ‘let’s-sit-on-the-fence’ brigade. My local healthfood shop did not respond when I offered leaflets and posters for the Health Freedom Movement.
PARKINSON’S: A supplement to slow its progress
AN EU UPDATE: The noose tightens
ANYONE LISTENING, PART II: When it comes to EU bans on complementary m
It is absurd to restrict the sale of harmless vitamins and minerals while at the same time allowing unlimited sales of alcohol, cigarettes, and garden and house chemicals known to be toxic,

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The new facility allows DuPont to work closely with its customers and end-users, including law enforcement, military and first responders, in an application testing environment dedicated to providing advanced materials that help protect more people from harm. In addition, DuPont will be able to develop solutions that can be tested under local conditions.
“With applications testing facilities located close to our global customers, we can better collaborate on innovations that help keep people safe and better protect the environment, structures and critical processes,” says Thomas G. Powell, president of DuPont Protection Technologies. “As the brand leader in protection, DuPont is committed to using its science expertise to develop a broader portfolio of DuPont Kevlar materials and solutions that address local needs.”
DuPont has been providing Kevlar protective materials for more than 40 years. Best known for its use in ballistic and stab-resistant body armor, DuPont Kevlar has helped save the lives of thousands of law enforcement and military personnel around the world, according to the company. The proven performance of DuPont Kevlar has found application in many other industries, including aerospace, oil and gas, alternative energy and automotive industries, where the combination of lightweight strength and other unique properties enable new designs and increased reliability.
DuPont Kevlar is produced at the Cooper River plant near Charleston, SC; in Richmond, VA; Maydown, Northern Ireland; and at the DuPont-Toray facility in Tokai, Japan.


A self-confessed mama’s boy, Mavy Legaspi has never been the type to shy away from showing affection to Carmina Villaroel. Case in point: He just described her as “the most beautiful woman” in the GMA Thanksgiving Gala Night last weekend.
In his latest Instagram update, he posted an adorable photo of him and his mom smiling next to each other. “with the most beautiful woman in the gala. mama’s boy til’ the day that i die,” Mavy captioned the post. Awww, so cute!
Mavy also shared the same photo on his Instagram story and added, “first love. the most beautiful. my mother, @mina_villaroel.” He also uploaded a complete family picture with Cassy Legaspi, Zoren Legaspi, and Kyline Alcantara, simply captioned, “my world.”
Of course, Mavy’s parents also responded to his sweet messages. “Lovely,” Zoren commented on Mavy’s post. Meanwhile, Carmina wrote: 'I Love you kuya @mavylegaspi you will always be my baby boy.” So sweet!
ICYDK, this isn’t the first time Mavy has gushed over his mom on Instagram. Previously, he also penned sweet posts for Carmina during Mother’s Day and her birthday.


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MUSEUM is the latest game brought by “Holy Grail Games”. You can immediately by now know when a game is illustrated by “Vincent Dutrait” and this one is another feast for your eyes. It includes over 300 individual illustrations making it a piece of art on its own.
In this game you are a curator of a museum in the golden age of museums, trying to build the biggest and most coherent collection you can. You will start the game with a small collection of relics to get you started and then you will have to explore the world and adapt to any situation.
All the pieces in the game are real life discoveries, accompanied with historical information as flavor text to bring them to life for us. The goal of the game is the usual one, having the most points at the end of the game, which is triggered when a player reaches 50 points.
The game seems to be fast paced, focused on discovering and collecting, for a big scale set-collection gaming experience.
What caught my attention on this game is its production and graphic design, apart of the stunning art. Everything seem to be there for a reason, focusing a lot on every single detail so the theme can breathe. In your try to build your museum historical events will challenge your choices and your patrons will affect your moves. Of course, recruiting the right people to accompany you in your effort is a vital part of the game along with equipping your museum with the right items.
Museum is already way over its funding goal and it will keep raising more funds. The most appealing element of the game for me is its theme implementation as it seems to bring it to life effectively so it is something that it appeals to me and want to explore. If that seems interesting to you, check out its campaign here to know more!

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'Do we gauge our success based on where we shop?' - Ayanda Borotho on shopping ekasi
Isibaya actress Ayanda Borotho has taken several lessons from the life of late US rapper Nipsey Hussle and urged her followers to support local businesses.
Taking to Instagram recently, Ayanda recounted how growing up in KwaMashu she would shop at local stores, but over the years she has seen how people now prefer to go shopping in the suburbs of Durban North, neglecting township businesses.
"I've often came across the same stories, where people leave shops or businesses owned by black people in the township, which offer the same products and services, [and] go and buy from suburbs [at] shops not owned by their own people and sometimes where the product is more expensive."
She said that a conversation about supporting black business was needed and should be "honest and open".
"Do we look down upon our own? Do we gauge our success based on where we shop? The whiter the suburb, the better the product? Or do we believe there is a systematic way of keeping the standard low at our townships, so people opt to go and buy outside?" she asked.
Ayanda shared her thoughts alongside a picture of Nipsey, who died on 31 March. At the star's memorial service in Los Angeles on Thursday he was applauded for opening businesses in his area to improve the local economy. Many hailed his work and support for his community, including former president Barack Obama.

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At first the targets are British and American scholars. But as the body count escalates, Scotland Yard and the FBI begin to suspect that the brotherhood has a much larger plan of destruction in mind.
Detective Isabella O'Leary teams with scholar Paul St. Clair in an electrifying search for the killers, and answers to ancient questions.
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Prior to the Super Bowl, FOX News had an opportunity at the spotlight during FOX’s coverage of the Super-Bowl pregame when controversial anchor Bill O’Reilly had the opportunity to interview President Barack Obama, and ask him questions about problems such as health care and the situation in Egypt, which was held at the White House and was broadcasted live.
O’Reilly, who had big expectations this would become the most watched interview in history, asked about Egypt President Hosni Mubarak’s much anticipated departure. Obama said, “Only he knows what he’s going to do… The Egyptian people want freedom, and free and fair elections, Bill.”
O’Reilly asked Obama the same question he asked his predecessor, George Bush: “Does it disturb you that so many people hate you?” President answered, “The people who dislike you. They don’t know you–they hate whatever fun-house mirror image of you that’s out there.”
As for the health care issue, “I listen to you,” Obama said, referring to O’Reilly’s TV and radio work, “and what I hear you saying is, ‘Don’t make me pay for [other people’s] health care’… People shouldn’t have to go into debt [for their health care].” He said he denied “the notion that that’s a radical opinion.”
The interview ended with the classic question about who Obama will be rooting for. “Once my Bears lost, I don’t pick sides,” Obama said.


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In the United States more than two deaths are caused by drivers running red lights every day (Johnson, 2019). According to AAA, deaths caused by drivers running red lights have hit a ten year high. Even more pronounced are the 9,378 people who were killed in 2018 in the U.S as a result of speeding (NHTSA, 2019). Preventing the risky behaviors that contribute to these crashes remains a challenge, as driver culture is difficult to change and insufficient resources limit the scope and reach that enforcement may impose on deterring risk-prone drivers. A solution that has been deployed in other countries, and on a limited basis in the U.S., is the use of automated enforcement to expand the rate at which drivers who violate signals and speed limits may be detected and fined. As previous declines in fatal crashes have slowed or even reversed in the U.S., some cities and states are re-examining the role that automated enforcement may serve to reduce fatal crashes. This approach, however, is partially met with resistance by those unsure of the degree to which the claims of automated enforcement are accurate and whether the benefits outweigh the potential costs, including privacy concerns, fairness, and expense.
As noted, the use of automated camera enforcement systems to detect traffic violations and change driver behavior have become increasingly widespread. Automated enforcement systems have been gaining popularity by offloading the laborious process of traditional policing (Alkan, Balci, Elihos, & Artan, 2019). Several types of automated enforcement systems and techniques have been explored by researchers, including the use of infrared and surveillance camera systems to detect seat belt violations, the application of deep learning techniques (i.e., object detection and image classification) to detect damaged vehicles, and the use of live video to detect abnormal driving behavior (e.g., stalled vehicles) (Elihos, Alkan, Balci, & Artan, 2018; Balci, Artan, Alkan, & Elihos, 2019; Wang, Musaev, Sheinidashtegol, & Atkison, 2019).
RLCs are one type of enforcement countermeasure used at signalized intersections for detecting vehicles passing the approach during the red phase. This method of automatic enforcement addresses the issue of high cost manual enforcement and has the potential to change driver behavior (Shaaban & Pande, 2018). Research has found that the implementation or presence of RLCs can reduce red-light running violations, increase stopping behaviors, and reduce red-light running crashes (Shaaban & Pande, 2018; Hu, McCartt, & Teoh, 2011; Retting, Ferguson, & Farmer, 2008; Gates, Savolainen, & Maria, 2014; Baratian-Ghorghi, Zhou, & Franco-Watkins, 2017).
Although RLC deployment has significantly reduced angle crashes, left-turn crashes, and other injury crashes, many studies have noted an increase in rear-end crashes (Shin & Washington, 2007; Claros, Sun, & Edara, 2017; Polders et al., 2015). However, it appears that the benefits greatly outweigh the costs of using RLCs to improve driver safety. Researchers examined the impact of an expired law permitting automated enforcement for red-light running and found that there was a near-immediate increase in red-light running, and the behavior quadrupled more than one year later, i.e. post-expiration (Porter, Johnson, & Bland, 2013). Ultimately, research should examine the increase in rear-end crashes at locations where RLCs have been introduced to address the concerns surrounding this issue.
Pedestrian safety is another emerging area of concern that may have implications for automated enforcement. Controlling traffic speeds is integrally tied to pedestrian safety. Slower speeds not only provide more time for drivers to safely stop for pedestrians, they also increase the likelihood of survivability should a pedestrian be struck (Tefft, 2013). Several cities have implemented Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) to address instances of drivers speeding where road redesign and additional police enforcement were not feasible; however, public pushback can stymie these approaches (Sanders, Judelman, & Schooley, 2019).
The crux of initial and sustained deployment of automated enforcement efforts is public acceptance, especially around schools, work zones, and high-risk roadways (Douma, Munnich, Loveland, & Garry, 2012). However, there is evidence that opposition of automated enforcement (e.g., legality, efficacy, fundraising, etc.) can be addressed, but opposition tends to be intractable among those who do not believe speeding and safety are linked (Peterson, Douma, & Morris, 2017). Further research is needed to determine the most effective ways to introduce automated enforcement to the public in order to receive continued support for its deployment.
Current research suggests that the use of automated enforcement may improve driver behavior and reduce crashes. Moreover, RLC installations have the potential to impact the prevalence of crashes in surrounding areas via the spillover effect (Martinez-Ruiz et al., 2019; Goldenbeld, Daniels, & Schermers, 2019). Several studies have noted that spillover effects of RLC implementation have occurred in adjacent non-treated RLC intersections, nationwide (Ko et al., 2017; Mahmassani et al., 2017; Cotnini & El-Basyoung, 2016).
Alkan, B., Balci, B., Elihos, A., & Artan, Y. (2019). Driver cell phone usage violation detection using license plate recognition cameras. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transportation Systems, 468-474.
Balci, B., Artan, Y., Alkan, B., & Eliohos, A. (2019). Front-view vehicle damage using roadway surveillance camera images. Proceedings in the 5th International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems, 193-198.
Baratain-Ghorghi-F., Zhou, H., & Franco-Watkins, A. (2017). Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology & Behaviour, 46, 87-95.
Claros, B., Sun, C., & Edara, P. (2017). Safety effectiveness and crash cost benefit of red light cameras in Missouri. Traffic Injury Prevention, 18(1), 70-76.
Contini, L. and El-Basyouny, K. (2016). Lesson learned from application of intersection safety devices in Edmonton. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 94, 127-134.
Douma, F., L. Munnich, J.D. Loveland, and T. Garry. Identifying Issues Related to Deployment of Automated Speed Enforcement FY12 TechPlan. Center for Transportation Studies Research Report. CTS 12-23. 2012. http://www.cts.umn.edu/Publications/ResearchReports/report detail.html?id=2158. Accessed July 29, 2016
Elihos, A., Alkan, B., Balci, B., & Artan, Y. (2018). Comparison of image classification and object detection for passenger seat belt violation detection using NIR & RGB surveillance camera images. 15th IEEE Conference on Advanced Video and Signal Based Surveillance
Gates, T., Savolainen, P. T., Maria, H-U. (2014). Impacts of automated red light running enforcement cameras on driver behavior. Transportation Research Board 93rd Annual Meeting
Goldenbeld, C., Daniels, S., & Schermers, G. (2019). Red light cameras revisited. Recent evidence on red light camera safety effects. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 128, 139-147.
Hajbabaie, A., Benekohal, R. F., Chitturi, M., Wang, M-H., & Medina, J. C. (2009). Comparison of automated speed enforcement and police presence on speeding in work zones. 88th TRB Annual Meeting.
Hu, W., McCartt, A. T., & Teoh, E. R. (2011). Effects of red light camera enforcement on fatal crashes in large US cities. Journal of Safety Research, 42(4), 277-282.
Johnson, T. (2019). Red light running deaths hit 10 year high. AAA NewsRoom, Retrieved from: https://newsroom.aaa.com/2019/08/red-light-running-deaths-hit-10-year-high/
Ko. M., Greedipally, S.R., Walden, T.D., & Wunderlicht, R. C. (2017). Effects of red light running camera systems installation and then deactivation on intersection safety. Journal of Safety Research, 62, 117-126.
Martinez-Ruiz, D., M, Fandino-Losada, A., Ponce de Leon, A., Arango-Londono, D., Mateus, J. C., Jaramillio-Molina, C., Bonilla-Escobar, F. J., Vivas, H., Vanlaar, W., & Gutierrez-Martinez, M. I. (2019). Impact evaluation of camera enforcement for traffic violations in Cali, Colombia, 2008-2014. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 125, 267-274.
Mahmassani, H. S., Schoefer, J. L, Johgnson, B. L., Verbas, O., Elfar, A., Mital, A., & Ostojic, M. (2017). Chicago red light enforcement. Best Practices and Program Road Map, Northwestern University. The Transportation Center, Evanston.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2019). 2018 fatal motor vehicle crashes: Overview. Traffic Safety Facts Research Note, DOT HS 812 826. Retrieved from: https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812826
Peterson, C., Douma, F., & Morris, N. (2017). Addressing key concerns regarding automated speed enforcement via interactive survey. Transportation research record, 2660(1), 66-73.
Polders, E., Cornu, J., Ceunynch, T. D., Daniels, S., Brijs, K., Brijs, T., Hermans, E., & Wets, G. (2015). Drivers’ behavioral responses to combined speed and red light cameras. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 81, 153-166.
Porter, B. E., Johnson, K. L., & Bland, J. F. (2013). Turning off the cameras: Red light running characteristics and rates after photo enforcement legislation expired. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 40, 1104-1111.
Retting, R. A., Ferguson, S. A. & Farmer, C. M. (2008). Reducing red light running through longer yellow signal timing and red light camera enforcement: Results of a field investigation. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 40(1), 327-333.
Retting, R. A. & Kyrychenko, S. Y. (2002). Reductions in injury crashes with red light camera enforcement in Oxnard, California, American Journal of Public Health, 92(11), 1822-1825.
Sanders, R. L., Judelman, B., & Schooley, S. (2019). Pedestrian Safety Relative to Traffic-Speed Management. NCHRP Synthesis 535, No. Project 20-05, Topic 49-08. Retrieved from: http://www.trb.org/main/blurbs/179827.aspx
Shaaban, K. & Pande, A. (2018). Evaluation of red-light camera enforcement using traffic violations. Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, 5(1), 66-72.
Shin, K. & Washington, S. (2007). The impact of red light cameras on safety in Arizona. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 39(6), 1212-1221.
Tefft, B.C. (2013). Impact speed and a pedestrian’s risk of severe injury or death. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 50, 871–878.
Wang, C., Musaev, A., Sheinidashtegol, P., & Atkison, T. (2019). Towards a detection of abnormal vehicle behavior using traffic cameras. International Conference on Big Data, 125-136.

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The study of Rock Christian Tomas, a student of the University of Santo Tomas Graduate School, entitled “Discrimination of Malignant from Benign Thyroid Lesions through Neural Networks using FTIR Signals obtained from Tissues” won Third Place in the Scientific Posters category of the Rapid Fire Competition organized by the 40th Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering and APAMS 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting, results released on August 14, 2020 revealed.
The study aimed to add to cancer research literature by addressing the problems caused by lengthy processing of biopsy specimens and the limited number of pathologists around the country. Focus on thyroid cancer, the study offered the use of Fourier transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy imaging “to detect malignancy before visual changes [become] evident…a limitation of H&E-stained samples.”
Using artificial intelligence through neural networks in the clinical setting, the study was able to accurately distinguish “between malignant and the benign thyroid lesions using FTIR data. The best NN-based model was able to obtain an accuracy…far beyond the performance metrics of other models.”
The study’s next phase involves the testing and the evaluation of the NN-based models in a new data set, which will serve as the testing set, according to the study’s summary.
Tomas was joined in the study by fellow Thomasian researchers Maria Cristina Ramos, Leonardo Guevarra, Jr., Pia Marie S.P. Albano, Abegail Santillan; Ruth Bangaoil, Rolando Lopez, Maria Honolina Gomez, Allan Fellizar, Antonio Lim, and Lorenzo Abanilla.


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The ENERGYS® RELAX feed mixture is the most suitable for horses with a low workload and also for school and hobby horses. This feed is more of a condition maintaining type, it contains less molasses and carbohydrates. It does not contain any ingredients to support a horse with increased energy needs, so it is not suitable for horses with a lower, but regular workload, for instance trail and trekking horses. The feed ration for these horses should be supplemented with ENERGYS® ENDURO feed in order to ensure that the horse has sufficient nutrients to promote regeneration following sustained performance. RELAX is also suitable for mares during the first two thirds of pregnancy. We recommend that it usually be fed in combination with crushed oats, if the temperament and health of the horse allows. More highly-strung horses, such as English thoroughbreds ridden as hobby horses, can be fed RELAX as their only feed, or with added soaked sugar beet pulp. This feed has also been proven very appropriate as the sole feed for imported Quarter horses, Paint horses, Appaloosas and their crosses. It can also be fed to highly-strung competition horses, particularly show-jumpers, in combination with ENERGYS® EXTRA. This feed ration assures that the horse is very easily handled and also promotes full regeneration of the organism following competition.
ENERGYS RELAX has become one of the most popular feeds from the ENERGYS range. Its safety and easy rationing has made it one of the best-selling feeds for hobby horses on the market.
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Utah Utes football: Nothing golden in Golden Gate City for Utes
SAN FRANCISCO — Utah coach Kyle Whittingham didn't need to see what he already knew. Before speaking with the media following Saturday's 34-10 loss to California at AT&T Park, he declined an offer for a copy of the final statistics.
"No. I can predict what they were," Whittingham responded. "I have ESP."
Offensively, he said, nothing happened while reeling off the pitfalls such as the Utes' inability to run the ball or protect the passer.
"Right now we've got to figure out a way to move the football and score some points," Whittingham continued while lamenting his team's four turnovers against the Bears. "That is our No. 1 problem at this point and time, without a doubt."
The Utes managed just 178 yards of total offense in falling to 3-4 overall and 0-4 in Pac-12 play.
We've just got to continue to work and try to resolve our issues," Whittingham said before noting there's a "plethora" of them.
Problems surfaced often in the latest setback.
Quarterback Jon Hays had a woeful day. He was intercepted three times and fumbled once.
"I tried to make too much happen. I forced the ball into some places. I've got to be smarter. I've got to do the right things," said Hays, who completed 11-of-22 passes for 148 yards. "I mean that loss is all on me. The offense goes as I go and I turned the ball over four times. So it's all my fault."
Hays, though, had some help in that regard. He was sacked four times in a game where Utah managed just 13 net yards on the ground.
"I really didn't think it was going to be this difficult," said running back John White IV, who was held to 39 yards on 15 carries. "I was expecting a great game. Man, I don't know."
Cal opened the game's initial touchdown drive late in a scoreless first quarter. The Bears converted on third down three times while marching 77 yards on 12 plays, capping things off with a 5-yard run by Isi Sofele early in the second.
Trailing 7-0 after Giorgio Tavecchio added the PAT, Utah's response was short-lived and damaging.
On the first play of the ensuing drive, Hays fumbled the ball on a run when hit by Cal nose guard Aaron Tipoti. Safety D.J. Campbell recovered it for the Bears on the Ute 27-yard line. It eventually led to a 35-yard field goal by Tavecchio with 9:24 left in the second quarter to make it 10-0.
Utah's next two possessions ended with three plays and a punt. Cal followed the second one with another successful kick by Tavecchio. The 37-yard field goal came with just over a minute to play in the half.
It turned out to be more than enough time for things to get even worse for the Utes before the break. After picking up their second first down of the game — on a roughing-the-passer penalty that moved them to the Cal 30 — Hays was picked off again. Cal linebacker Mychal Kendricks stepped in front off a pass intended for tight end Jake Murphy on the right sideline and returned it to Utah territory.
Cal quarterback Zach Maynard then completed a 30-yard pass to Marvin Jones before connecting on a 12-yard scoring strike to Keenan Allen with 27 seconds remaining in the second quarter.
Besides a 20-0 halftime deficit, the Utes had a variety of other statistical shortcomings including fewer yards (217-35) and first downs (12-2). They had minus-6 yards rushing at the half and were a paltry 1-of-5 in third-down situations.
Cal, meanwhile, converted on 6-of-11 opportunities in the half and scored on all four trips inside the red zone in the decisive second quarter.
Things didn't get any better for Utah after the break.
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The sound of crickets chirping.
The phrase accurately captures the public gallery at Monday’s district council meeting. There was that one guy, sitting on his own, seemingly comfortable in his role as the sole citizen at the party.
The media table was full, outnumbering members of the public four to one. Not that we claim any superiority; if it wasn’t our job we likely would have been at home on a dark Monday night as well.
And we’re honoured that you look to us to bring the reports back from council that will inform you of their actions. We are, after all, the fourth estate and that’s our role in society.
It demonstrates the kind of political nerdiness that fuels journalists that we enjoy council meetings. We get a kick out of seeing our representatives in action and watch them closely throughout the proceedings to try to glean some insight into their personalities and their possible agendas.
You could argue that Monday night’s meeting was a real snore, with little entertainment value or controversy to bring out a crowd – put bums in the seats, as it were. Still even on a slow night, council decided to spend almost a quarter of a million taxpayer dollars on computers and to up the rent in district market value social housing by 2.5 per cent come the dark days of January. This just minutes after Huntsville Coun. Fran Coleman spoke passionately about the severe shortage of attainable housing in our region.
Coun. Bob Colhoun of Gravenhurst was the only one in the room interested in delving into the question of the affordability of the increase for the tenants involved. That tells us something about Colhoun.
Coun. Scott Young of Bracebridge seemed to voice the sentiments of the rest of the councillors when he pointed out that it is market value and not geared-to-income units that will have their rents raised. So, apart from Colhoun, the councillors voted to raise the rent of the district’s tenants, seniors and people with disabilities for the most part, without much discussion.
Muskoka Lakes Mayor Alice Murphy was there with bells on. If anything the meeting was the Alice Murphy Show. She brought the passion to the play, and when she discussed the issue of streamlining a bloated planning process, cutting the red tape as our federal representative would say, she worried that bone past other councillors’ patience.
We can’t help but like Murphy’s tenacity. Does she make a meeting long? Well, yes she does, but it’s all in the spirit of doing the job right. She’s not prepared to let an issue die without a fight.
In the end, the meeting wasn’t high drama. But it was interesting and attending the meetings, even the quiet ones, gives us insight into the process and the players. An insight it might help to have as a voter when election time rolls around again.
Think about it. The next district meeting is Monday, Oct. 22. If you’re not doing anything, join us in the gallery.


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In the project the performance of the pit heat storage in Gram will be folloewd. The monitoring results and experince for operation of storage until 2018 will be analyzed and published.
In 2014-2015 two new large heat storage have been implemented in Denmark in Vojns and Gram. The two storages have similar design. Before that, 3 large storages were implemented in Brædstrup, Marstal and Dronninglund from 2011-2013. Monotoring results from these 3 storages are analyzes in the project "Opfølgningsprogram for store varmelagre i Danmark" (EUDP 14-I, j.nr. 64014-0121) lasting indtil 30.06.2018.
Since the design of the pit heat storages Vojns and Gram differs from the design of the pit heat storage in Marstal and Dronninglund it is impotant to establish similar monitoring and analysis at least one of those storages. The performance of the pit heat storage in Gram will therefore in this project be monitoret in a similar way as the performance of the storage in "Opfølgningsprogram for store varmelagre i Danmark". Especially for Gram will monotoring of the pweformance of new and cheaper lit constructionm.
SDH (Solar District Heatingh) Cinference will be arranged in Denmark in 2016. This will be an exce,,ent possibility promote Danish solar solutions. Therefor support to SDH conference is included in the dessemination part of this peroject. 150 stakeholders form more than 20 countries are expected to participate. The intension is to arrange the conference in Billund and use Gram as the main stop at the technical Tour.
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In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):


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Music charity Attitude is Everything has launched Beyond The Music, an initiative designed to help improve inclusivity within the music industry by boosting career opportunities for deaf and disabled people.
Findings from Arts Council England show just 4% of staff at National Portfolio Organisations, and just 1.8% of staff at music industry organisations, consider themselves to be disabled. This is a significant disparity from the UK’s general population, where 19% of working adults are considered disabled under the Equality Act.
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the three-year Beyond The Music programme will work to identify employment gaps and help deaf and disabled people to gain the necessary skills, experience, support and contacts needed to work or volunteer in the music industry.
The project is launching with a survey, open to any deaf or disabled person who works or aspires to work in the industry. Organisers said responses will play a key role in shaping the programme over the next three years.
Operators of venues including the Barbican, Brighton Centre, Manchester Arena and the Southbank Centre, have established a Venues Advisory Group that will help formulate a strategy around the survey findings.
Aspects of the initiative include:
- A Beyond The Music Network – a place for deaf and disabled people working or seeking to work in the industry to meet, network, share ideas and find support around navigating the industry.
- Structured opportunities for deaf and disabled people to develop their skills through training, mentoring, shadowing and skilled employment and volunteering opportunities.
- Accessible Creative Environments training – a new training course tailored to support companies within the industry to create a truly inclusive workplace culture.
- An Accessible Employment and Volunteering Toolkit
- A Future Leaders programme – a year-long skills development programme designed to help talented deaf and disabled people develop the skills to lead the industry in the future.
Attitude is Everything head of volunteering and skills development, Paul Hawkins said, “This is a challenging time for everyone in the music business, especially within live events. The industry’s #LetTheMusicPlay campaign has highlighted the gravity of the situation but as we plot a pathway back from coronavirus, Attitude is Everything believes it is crucial that deaf and disabled people have full and equal access to any employment opportunities on offer.”


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Superior Farms has been committed to American lamb since it opened its doors in 1964. All with the primary focus on flavor, freshness, and supporting American Farm Families. When it comes to their lamb, the flock comes first in order to keep healthy lamb all year long. Their ranchers also share the same qualities that pasture raise sheep, which eat natural grasses, and other things such as broccoli tops or other crops. These ranchers also support sustainable agriculture, by shifting animals between different fields throughout the year in order for the soil to replenish its nutrients. Lastly, sustainable ranching, which means they try to update equipment often, use fuel-efficient vehicles, and switching to alternative fuel sources, like solar and wind power.
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Net sales for Cal-Maine Foods Inc. in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 fell to $241.2 million, a decrease of nearly 30% year over year from $340.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the company reported in its newly released 2020 first-quarter results.
The company reported net loss of $45.8 million, or 94 cents per basic and diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2020, compared to net income of $12.4 million, or 26 cents per basic and diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Results for the 2020 first quarter included a non-cash impairment charge of $2.9 million related to decommissioning some older, less efficient production facilities as Cal-Maine continues to invest in new facilities to meet increasing demand for specialty eggs and reduce its production costs.
“Our financial and operating results for the first quarter reflect the very challenging market conditions that prevailed throughout the summer,” Cal-Maine chairman and chief executive officer Dolph Baker said. “While our sales volumes were up 1.7% over the first quarter last year, the extreme drop in market prices adversely affected our results.”
Baker noted that the Southeast large market average price for conventional eggs dropped 40.7% for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2019. At the same time, the average sales price was down 30.0% for the first quarter compared to the same period last year.
“The significant drop in market prices reflects the oversupply of eggs that began to affect the market starting in early calendar 2018,” Baker said, adding that the trend has continued as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s most recent “Chickens & Eggs” report showed 331.4 million laying hens as of Sept. 1, 2019 -- approximately 800,000 more hens than a year ago.
According to Baker, the specialty egg business will continue to be a primary focus of the company’s growth strategy in fiscal 2020.
For the first quarter, specialty eggs, excluding co-pack sales, accounted for 22.2% of sales volumes, compared with 23.8% a year ago.
Baker explained that specialty egg volumes were affected by the significant price differential between conventional and specialty eggs. However, specialty egg revenue was 44.9% of total shell egg revenue, compared with 34.2% for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, reflecting less volatility in the average selling price for specialty eggs. Specialty egg prices were down only 1.4% versus the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
“We remain committed to offering a favorable product mix that meets the changing demands of our customers. As a result of California Proposition 12 and other industry changes, we are preparing for the expected higher demand for cage-free eggs,” he said.
Baker said Cal-Maine has made considerable progress with expansion plans to increase cage-free capacity.
“As previously announced, we have capital projects underway in Florida, Texas and Utah, which, at completion, will provide significant additional processing, pullet and cage-free capacity,” he said.
Baker continued, “In spite of challenging conditions, we have remained focused on efficient and responsible management across our operations. For the first quarter, our farm production costs per dozen were up 2.3% over the first quarter last year. A majority of the increase was due to flock rotation adjustments -- as we sold flocks early in response to market conditions -- and higher labor costs.”
Further, Baker said feed costs per dozen have remained relatively flat since the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
“Based on the USDA’s current yield and harvest estimates for the calendar 2019 corn and soybean crops, we expect to have an adequate supply of both grains in fiscal 2020. However, ongoing uncertainties and geopolitical issues surrounding trade agreements and international tariffs could create more price volatility in the coming year,” he said.
Moving forward, Baker said the company will focus on the aspects of the business it can control, regardless of market prices and challenging conditions.
“We are well positioned to execute our growth strategy and make the right investments to support our operations and continue to serve our valued customers,” Baker added.


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A first class nest: Rare dormice move into village railway station's ticket machine
Commuters in Aylesbury had to deal with a rather unusual delay to their journeys to work recently after a family of mice decided to nest in the local train station's ticket machine.
The four rare Glis Glis dormice were found in the machine on the platform of Little Kimble station in Buckinghamshire after complaints it had stopped working.
Les Stocker, founder of St Tiggywinkles wildlife hospital, was called to the station after Chiltern Railways customer service manager Mark Cooper was met by four pairs of eyes when he opened the train ticket machine.
Four tickets, please: A family of rare Glis Glis dormice were found in the machine at Little Kimble station in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Watching eye: The mice have now been relocated to St Tiggywinkles wildlife hospital
Commenting on the rather unusual problem, Mr Cooper said: 'The permit to travel machine was not working and when we opened the machine up to find out what the problem was, we found a group of Glis Glis and contacted St Tiggywinkles.
'We were glad to see the animals taking such an interest in the Chiltern Railways services from Little Kimble.'
The mammals are some of the rarest in the wild and unfortunately had to be relocated from their nest.
Chaos: Commuters were faced with an extra delay after the machine on the platform stopped working
British law does not allow the release of Edible Dormice back into the wild, even though the Chilterns have been home to wild Glis Glis for well over a hundred years so they have now joined Tiggywinkles ever increasing family.
There are believed to be around 10,000 of the rare dormice living in Britain after they were accidentally introduced in England in 1902 after a number escaped from Baron Lionel Walter Rothschild's private collection.
The population is now concentrated around Aylesbury and under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it is illegal to harm the tiny mammal.
The dormice now departing... Little Kimble railway station in Aylesbury, Bucks
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Prime Minister dedicated Genetic counselling card to the nation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched Sickle Cell Eradication Mission in Bhopal on November 15, 2021. To mark the occasion of birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter Birsa Munda.
On this occasion Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave special Hemoglobinopathy genetic counselling cards to the beneficiaries invented by a doctor couple. The said Hemoglobinopathy Genetic counselling card also called GIPCI (Genetic Inheritance Prediction Counselling Identification) cards are specially designed cards for prevention of Sickle cell anemia and thalassemia. Researcher couple invented a forecast card that accurately forecasts the monogenic disorder that will occur in the children of a married couple. This will prove to be a revolution in medical science. Now eradication and prevention of disease without any medicine is Possible. This is the first time that such an invention is recognized by the mainstream PMO, health ministry administration (Ministry of Health and welfare Govt of India and M.P).
According to the National Health Mission Government of India, India has the highest number of 42 million Thalassemia patients in the world and about 10,000 to 15,000 children affected by Thalassemia Major are born every year.
And sickle cell disease in India varies from 1 to 35% in different communities, which is an exceptionally large number. According to the National Health Mission’s Policy Document 2016 and WHO, genetic counsellors will have to be appointed in health centers for effective prevention of these diseases.
International status: 3 million sickle cell thalassemia diseased babies are born every year. Afro-American, Africa, Saudi Arabia, many European countries are also affected by this disease.


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Health & Beauty April 22, 2020
Vinny Guadagnino’s Shocking Before-and-After Weight-Loss Pics
“Jersey Shore” star Vinny Guadagnino is opening up about his weight-loss struggles in a new Instagram post.
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The 32-year-old posted before-and-after pics, explaining, “I was my biggest during the years I was off TV so a lot of people didn't realize.”
Now, he's toned and svelte and thankful for the low-carb, high-fat keto diet and fasting that helped him lose the weight.
Vinny Guadagnino Lost at Least 50 Lbs. — See His Weight-Loss Transformation!View Story
In the caption, he calls himself the “king of yo-yo dieting,” blaming his genetics for making him gain weight when he eats “high sugar/carb food.”
He's changed his ways and says “my bloodwork indicates my body has been healthier than ever. Everything just seems to regulate itself out when i cut processed sugars and grains and eat quality meats, fats, and greens for the most part ( with treat meals in between of course) this isn't easy to do in the modern sugar world but possible.”

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