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As time passes, the appearance of our face can change, often around the eyes. Eye rejuvenation treatments can help address these changes, enhancing the overall facial appearance. These treatments can reduce signs of aging, such as wrinkles and sagging skin, providing a more youthful look.
At Plastic Surgery Specialists of South Florida in Hollywood, FL, we have several different options for eye rejuvenation. This includes both surgical and non-surgical approaches, such as injectables and blepharoplasty. We want everyone who comes to us to be able to find treatments and procedures that address their concerns while fitting effortlessly into their lifestyle.
Blepharoplasty: A Surgical Approach
What Is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a procedure that enhances the appearance of the eyelids. It can be done on the upper eyelids, (called an upper eyelid surgery), lower eyelids (called a lower eyelid surgery), or both at the same time. This surgery can address concerns like sagging skin, which can impair vision, and modify the eye region for a refreshed appearance. In certain cases, it also involves creating a double eyelid (double eyelid surgery).
The Benefits of Blepharoplasty for Eye Rejuvenation
Opting for eye lift surgery can offer several aesthetic benefits. It can rejuvenate the area surrounding your eyes by removing excess skin, eliminating bags under the eyes, and correcting drooping of the eyelids. This form of eyelid surgery enhances facial symmetry in a significant way and contributes to a more alert and youthful appearance with long-lasting results.
Considerations for Blepharoplasty
When considering Blepharoplasty, it’s important to know as much as you can about the procedure. The downtime following the surgery typically involves an initial recovery period of around 7-10 days, during which patients may need to limit certain activities. Not everyone is a suitable candidate for this eyelid surgery, and suitability depends on various health factors and specific aesthetic goals. While the results can be dramatic, enhancing the overall facial appearance, you should always have realistic expectations about the outcomes.
Exploring Non-Surgical Eye Rejuvenation
Dermal Fillers for Eye Rejuvenation
Dermal fillers are a non-surgical option for rejuvenating the eye area and can be particularly effective in eye bag removal. These fillers, such as JUVÉDERM® and Restylane®, work by adding volume under the skin, smoothing out wrinkles, and reducing the appearance of under-eye bags. The treatment can restore a more youthful and refreshed look to the eyes, offering a subtle enhancement without surgery.
Neuromodulators for Eye Wrinkles and Brow Lifting
Neuromodulators, like Botox® and Dysport®, are another non-surgical solution for enhancing the eye area. These treatments can effectively address wrinkles around the eyes and assist in subtly lifting the brows, contributing to a more open and youthful eye appearance. This form of eye lift treatment works by relaxing the muscles that cause fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in smoother skin and a rejuvenated look that can last for several months at a time.
Choosing Between Surgical and Non-Surgical Eye Rejuvenation
When searching for the right eye or eyelid rejuvenation treatment, recovery time is one of the main considerations. Surgical options like blepharoplasty typically require a longer recovery period, and it can take several months for all of the swelling to go down and for you to be able to enjoy your full results. On the other hand, non-surgical treatments usually have minimal to no downtime, allowing patients to resume their normal routine more quickly.
Pain and Discomfort
Pain and discomfort levels vary between surgical and non-surgical options. Surgical procedures might involve more discomfort and a need for pain management. Non-surgical treatments, such as fillers or neuromodulators, usually cause less discomfort, with most patients experiencing only minor and temporary sensations during and after the procedure.
Your Age Group
Age is an important factor in deciding between surgical and non-surgical options. An eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, is often more suitable for older age groups where the skin’s laxity is more pronounced. Younger patients with less severe signs of aging might find non-surgical treatments more suitable.
Your Skin Type
Your skin type also plays a crucial role in the decision. For those considering an eye lift, certain skin types may respond better to surgical treatments, while others might be better suited to non-surgical methods. It’s essential to consult with a specialist to determine the best approach for your specific skin type.
Severity of Concerns
The severity of your aesthetic concerns is a decisive factor. Surgical options like blepharoplasty are typically more effective for substantial eye bag removal or correcting severe drooping. Other treatments may not be able to provide the same results. However, if you are just looking for subtle enhancements, non-surgical methods could be right for you.
The cost can be a deciding factor for many patients. Eye lift surgery generally involves a higher upfront cost compared to non-surgical treatments. However, it’s important to consider the long-term perspective, since surgical results are more enduring and won’t require the same upkeep, which can make these procedures cost-effective in the long run.
Combining Surgical and Non-Surgical Methods of Eye Rejuvenation
Combining surgical and non-surgical methods of eye rejuvenation can often provide a comprehensive approach to addressing aesthetic concerns around the eyes. A patient might undergo blepharoplasty for significant structural changes, such as removing excess skin or fat from the eyelids and then complement it with dermal fillers or neuromodulators to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. This integrated approach can lead to more balanced and harmonious results.
Schedule an Eye Rejuvenation Consultation With Us
Choosing the right eye rejuvenation method, whether it’s blepharoplasty, dermal fillers, or neuromodulators, can take a lot of discussion between you and your provider. At Plastic Surgery Specialists of South Florida, we take all the time that is needed to get to know our patients in Hollywood, FL. For more information about our services, please contact us online or call us at (954) 987-8100.

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The corporation that runs Nassau University Medical Center owes the state $62.6 million in health care premiums for its employees and retirees, forcing administrators to find money for the back bills while struggling to fund day-to-day operations.
The late payments reflect long-standing budget problems at the Nassau Health Care Corp., also known as NuHealth.
Hospital experts say it could be a challenge to make up the arrears while keeping up with current expenses.
George Tsunis, who became chairman of the NuHealth board Feb. 1, told Newsday NuHealth had been “woefully behind” in its health care payments to the New York State Health Insurance Program.
Tsunis, an appointee of Democratic Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, told board members at a recent meeting administrators were going to “attack” the arrears.
“It’s a lot of money, but we’re going to start to chip away,” Tsunis said.
Michele Cusack, senior vice president and chief financial officer at Northwell Health, the state’s largest health care system, said by having to fund current operations while also making back payments, NuHealth’s “challenge is just being able to keep their head above water.”
“I think it’s going to be a challenge for them to be able to make up the arrears and stay current, given their current financial challenges,” Cusack said.
NUMC, with 530 beds, serves as Nassau’s public “safety net” hospital, providing care for many low-income patients who are uninsured or receive government assistance.
More than 50 percent of patients are on Medicaid and nearly 30 percent are on Medicare, while 6.5 percent are uninsured or pay their own expenses, officials said.
Officials said the 4,300 workers and retirees in the system aren’t in danger of losing their health care coverage.
Officials at several safety net hospitals, including Stony Brook University Hospital, Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, and SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, said their institutions were not behind on their health insurance payments.
Tsunis said, “We still continue to provide very high-quality health care for our patients, and we are addressing the arrearage in health care premiums.”
Tsunis, a developer, said he discovered the arrears as part of an examination of NUMC’s operations.
Since taking over, Tsunis has vowed to tackle waste and corruption at NUMC.
Earlier this year, the NuHealth board ended contracts with lawyers and banned top employees from taking business trips to the Cayman Islands during annual reviews of the public benefit corporation’s self-insurance program, which is located there. To keep the Cayman location, NuHealth officials must meet outside the United States at least once a year. Tsunis said officials should meet at a Canadian airport in the future.
Last month, the board fired its president and chief executive Dr. Victor Politi for cause, without disclosing a reason to the public, before approving a nearly $215,000 separation package.
Tsunis disclosed the problems with the health care premiums to the board at an April 18 meeting.
Board member Charles Kilbride asked, “Why didn’t we know about it, and what are we going to do about it most importantly?” Tsunis said the information, when he discovered it, was “alarming to me, . . . and I thought that we should share this information.”
Tsunis asked directors to approve a new policy limiting lifetime health benefits for nonunion employees, which is “one step that we’re doing to bring some financial sanity to this particular construct, this health care and such.”
Jian Paolucci, a spokesman for the state Department of Civil Service, which administers the New York State Health Insurance Program, said NuHealth, “is actively making payments toward their outstanding balance.”
Paolucci said the state is working with the corporation, “to ensure that payments are applied on an ongoing basis so that employees and their dependents are able to maintain their health coverage.”
Monthly payments due to the state are about $6.6 million, Paolucci said.
Administrators at other Long Island hospitals say NUMC faces unique challenges.
Cusack said as a safety net hospital NUMC is, “trying to make a margin on government reimbursement.” The fact that NUMC provides free care or care that gets reimbursed at lower government rates makes “it a challenge for them to make a margin,” she said.
“When you’re having difficulty paying for today’s expenses, and you have the added burden of significant legacy costs — things that you have already used but haven’t yet paid for that sit on your balance sheet — it creates a challenging set of economic circumstances that leave the hospital with a limited ability to make investments going forward,” Tsunis said.
NUMC started out as Meadowbrook Hospital in East Meadow, which opened in 1935. It became Nassau County Medical Center in 1974. In 1997, state legislation formed the Nassau Health Care Corp., which was charged with operating the hospital, satellite health clinics, the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale and the infirmary at the county jail in East Meadow. The hospital was renamed Nassau University Medical Center in 2000, and is no longer under Nassau County’s control.
Kevin Dahill, president and CEO of the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council, a Hauppauge-based trade organization that represents 22 hospitals in Nassau and Suffolk, said the terms of union contracts also drive up costs.
Like other former county hospitals, NUMC is affected by “generous settlements that were reached years ago with the labor unions . . . They’re not unique as a public benefit corporation,” Dahill said. “All the public benefit corporations in the state have similar issues, in terms of having higher benefit costs because of these legacy settlements that were reached years ago.”
Costs are “not going down, so they have to find a way to deal with it, and it sounds like that’s what they’re trying to do,” Dahill said.
Jerry Laricchiuta, president of Civil Service Employees Association, Local 830, which represents 3,200 health system workers, said that “over the decades, if you look at the pay, the salaries of our professional staff, nurses, PA’s, X-ray technicians, we’re below the standard.”
He said that “it’s very hard to recruit” at the hospital and the Patterson nursing home, “because we don’t pay the same as other hospitals.”
NuHealth officials say they hope to cut the size of the health insurance arrears in half in July. The NuHealth board approved up to $56 million in short-term revenue anticipation notes for that purpose at its May 3 meeting. The Nassau Interim Finance Authority must approve the borrowing, according to NuHealth officials.
Also, a policy that took effect May 1 aims to curb NUMC’s rising health care costs.
Previously, nonunion workers could receive free health care for life if they worked at NuHealth for five years and retired at age 55 or older. Now, new employees must have worked in the health system for 20 years.
In 2013, union employees agreed to the same change when they approved their new contract. Laricchiuta, called it “a very large concession.”
“That was in order to make the culture of the hospital sustainable,” Laricchiuta said. Nonunion workers “should follow suit,” he said.


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- 9400 Sopron, Bécsi út 5.
- 2024 Apr. 2. - 2024 sep. 30.
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The house with a special atmosphere in the Poncichter district had a bakery as early as the 17th century and was purchased by the city with all the furnishings after the death of the last owner. The bakery and patisserie are located in the right wing of the building. The baker's family lived to the left of the vaulted gate entrance, the furnishings of their kitchen and two small rooms accurately reflect the lifestyle of the late 19th-century artisan-farmer family. Entering the patisserie, the visitor can feel the atmosphere of the old small town peace years of the turn of the century.
Box office closes 30 minutes before the closing time of the exhibition.
Eligibility for discounts must be verified on request.
Discounts cannot be combined. Cash payment is only possible in HUF.
Admission to our events and workshops may vary depending on the programme.
Ticket prices are in HUF and include VAT.
A visual guide app to help you explore the Museum Quarter provides useful and interesting information to guide you through the buildings.
Download the Sopron Museum, Museum Quarter add-on via the National Castle and Castle Programme app! The visual guide will help you to navigate around the building and explore the exhibitions and visitor spaces.
The Old Synagogue is located in the historical centre in Új utca (New Street), which, contrary to its name, is one of the oldest streets in Sopron.

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MAN Energy Solutions to Supply Methanol-Fueled Engine for Maersk’s Carbon Neutral Feeder Ship
MAN Energy Solutions says it has won an order to supply the engine for the shipping industry’s first methanol-fueled containership.
The ship, a 2,100 TEU-capacity feeder, is under development for industry giant Maersk and will be constructed at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. With delivery planned in 2023, the ship will be the first dual-fuel, carbon-neutral feeder to sail on green methanol.
“Maersk is displaying great leadership in adopting renewable methanol as part of its decarbonisation strategy – and well ahead of its initial 2030-ambition,” said Bjarne Foldager, Senior Vice President and Head of Two-Stroke Business, MAN Energy Solutions. “For our part, we are designing dual-fuel technology that meets the growing customer demand for sustainable shipping chains and, here, our ME-LGIM engine plays an important role. It’s particularly pleasing to see it make its debut within the important container segment.”
Maersk announced in February its intention to operate the world’s first carbon neutral containership by 2023, seven years ahead of schedule based Maersk’s initial 2030 ambition and part of Maersk’s long-term goal of achieving a carbon neutral fleet by 2050. The new vessel is planned to fly the Danish flag and will be operated by Sealand Europe, a Maersk company, on a Baltic route between Northern Europe and the Bay of Botnia.
The ship will be equipped with a Tier III-compliant MAN B&W 6G50ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engine built in South Korea. Upon launch, the vessel will be the first methanol-powered ship that doesn’t carry methanol as cargo.
“Our other ME-LGIM references have proven methanol as a clean, efficient and safe, marine fuel that offers a clear path to decarbonisation through significant greenhouse-gas reductions, when produced from renewable energy sources. In general, as we move towards a zero-carbon future, MAN Energy Solutions’ dual-fuel engine portfolio is well positioned to handle whatever alternative fuels the market brings,” added Foldager.
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CRUISING WITH your legs tucked in all the time can get a little testy not to mention the whole heat issue and boot tracks on the pipe thing. Well, if you’re looking for a change, Softbrake has just what you’re looking for with their billet FLOORBOARD SPACER kits.
Available for both rider and passenger, the spacers move floorboards out approximately 1 inch and are a quick and hassle free modification.
Depending on your bike’s style you can order the spacers finished in show chrome or black powder coat.
For complete details visit: www.Softbrake.com


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I love bread.
I love rice.
Therefore it must follow that I will love Sanyo’s new Gopan - an amazing bread maker that makes bread out of rice. Wow.
It’s pretty pricey – over 500 bucks. But still, rice bread? And you don’t need rice flour. Just rice!
Seems like the answer to those who have gluten issues. I might. I have so many issues I can’t isolate them down to something as small as gluten.
Still, rice bread sounds so yummy. You can only imagine the combinations of foods you could eat with rice bread.
I’m going to get one. I don’t care.

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|This week, Selena Gomez collects her first No. 1 title on the Billboard 200 with the arrival of Stars Dance. The Hollywood Records release sold 97,000 copies in its first week -- a career-high frame for the singer.|
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American pop singer Selena Gomez topped the Billboard 200 album chart for the first time on Wednesday, besting rapper Jay-Z and the soundtrack to "Teen Beach Movie."
Backed by her hit single "Come & Get It," 21-year-old Gomez's fourth studio album, "Stars Dance," sold 97,000 in the past week, according to figures compiled by Nielsen SoundScan.
Jay-Z, whose album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" topped the chart for two weeks, fell to No. 2, selling 77,000 copies.
The soundtrack to "Teen Beach Movie," a Disney Channel film, rose to No. 3 from No. 8 with 57,000 in sales during the week.
Walt Disney Co's Disney Music Group labels Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records released "Teen Beach Movie" and Gomez's "Stars Dance," respectively.
|Singer Selena Gomez performs on ABC's 'Good Morning America' show in New York, July 26, 2013.|
Compilation album "Kidz Bop 24" of children singing pop hits fell one spot to No. 4, selling 39,000 copies, and Latin pop singer Marc Anthony's Spanish-language album "3.0" debuted at No. 5, selling slightly fewer than 39,000 copies.
Anthony's album is the highest-selling opening week for a Spanish-language album since 2011, Billboard said.
|Lyrically, the album features songs that focus on love and relationships, namely Gomez's highly publicized relationship with pop singer #Justin Bieber.|
Other debut albums to break into the top 10 are "Tracing Back Roots" by rock group We Came as Romans at No. 8 and "Rich Gang," a compilation from the rap labels Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records, at No. 9.
|The album was influenced by artists such as #Britney Spears and features elements of pop and dance music.|
Overall album sales for the week ending July 28 totaled $4.68 million units according to Billboard, down 4 percent from the same week in 2012.

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On Christmas Day 2021, families across the UK woke to presents and fairy lights with their loved ones popping the prosecco.
But Debbie Clack’s day was spent living every mother’s worst nightmare as she anxiously waited at the hospital bedside of her daughter Lillie. The 21-year-old had suffered horrific injuries in a car accident during the early hours of the morning.
Charlie Hilton, the man behind the wheel, had been drink driving and reached speeds of 100mph during a police chase through south London, before his Mercedes flipped over and caught fire.
Charlie Hilton, who was behind the wheel, was allowed to keep his licence for a year
Lillie, one of his passengers, died three days later with her family left devastated. Despite being caught at the scene and with multiple witnesses recognising him as the driver, it would take a whole year for Hilton to be charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
As Lillie’s friends attended her funeral and decorated her grave, Hilton was allowed to continue driving and was even able to enjoy two holidays to Ibiza and a luxury trip to Dubai.
Now, her family are petitioning for Lillie’s Law, to ensure dangerous drivers have their licences suspended immediately after a fatal crash, rather than at the point of their conviction.
“It’s disgraceful that he was arranging holidays and driving from the minute he left hospital before Lillie had even been laid to rest,” Ms Clack told The Independent. “We started this petition because we couldn’t believe this was the law. You can kill using a car but you’re still allowed to drive straight afterwards.”
Hilton had been drinking at a pub in Morden, south London, when he offered Lillie, her boyfriend and her friends a lift home on Christmas Eve. He was a distant acquaintance, and they were unaware he had a history of driving convictions and was under the influence of alcohol.
A police car spotted him driving erratically, and despite Lillie’s pleas for him to pull over, he continued at speeds between 70mph and 100mph through residential streets in Carshalton.
Lillie had begged Hilton to pull over but he continued to speed through south London
His car eventually crashed into a tree, with local residents using fire extinguishers to stop the blaze that broke out from his vehicle.
While Lillie died on December 28, her boyfriend and friend suffered life-changing injuries and Hilton was treated for a leg injury. He later answered “no comment” during police interviews and was not charged until the following December.
“We all knew he was the one driving, and yet when he was released from hospital, he was back behind the wheel within no time at all and was posting on social media,” Ms Clack said.
Hilton eventually appeared in the dock at Croydon Magistrates Court in January 2023, and had his driving licence suspended. He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, three counts of causing serious injury, failing to stop when directed and driving above the alcohol limit and was jailed at the Old Bailey for 10 years and six months.
This means it is likely he will be released in just six years, and has only been disqualified from driving for five years upon his release.
Her family are petitioning for Lillie’s Law to ensure dangerous drivers have their licences suspended before conviction
“Drink drivers that kill on our roads should be given life in prison,” Ms Clack said. “I started my life sentence the day Lillie was killed, and it won’t end until we’re reunited.”
In June 2022, the maximum sentence for death by dangerous driving increased from 14 years to life imprisonment, however this has rarely been enforced in the last 14 months.
RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, has persistently called for tougher sentencing and for a quicker suspension of driving licences.
“It is completely unacceptable,” said Rebecca Morris, head of RoadPeace communications. “If you’ve been behind the wheel and there is evidence you were responsible for a death on the road, there is no way you should be able to get back into the front seat until sentencing.”
She had pleaded with Charlie Hilton to pull over but he had refused and continued driving
“What’s even more sickening for families is that not only have their loved ones been killed through reckless behaviour, those individuals are still allowed to drive and carry on. The whole system is broken.”
Alongside three other families, Ms Clack is joining RoadPeace to support their new campaign ‘Fix Our Broken Justice System’, which is due to launch on Monday.
Since her daughter’s death, Ms Clack has been petitioning for Lillie’s Law to suspend driving licences, which was first heard in Parliament in June 2022.
While a further meeting was had with the Department for Transport, progress is still ongoing due to cabinet and ministerial changes.
Lillie’s Law has received the support of their local MP Siobhain McDonagh
Speaking to The Independent, Siobhain McDonagh, the MP for Merton, said she was “more than delighted” to continue campaigning on Lillie’s behalf.
“What a terrible tragedy it must be,” she said. “It would be any mother’s worst nightmare to open the door on Christmas Day and be confronted with police officers telling you that your daughter had been in an accident.
“It’s extraordinary that people who have been involved in such serious accidents are able to continue getting behind the wheel.”
For Lillie’s family, they are still reeling from her loss. “Lillie was adored and loved by everyone who met her even if they met her just once. She was remembered for being caring, loving, sassy and had an amazing personality,” her mother said.
“She just went out one day to have fun. She did not come home. She was killed, her life taken away because of another person and that person, Charlie Hilton, made a choice.
Nick Lyes, policy and standards director of I Am Roadsmart, one of the largest drink driver rehabilitation courses, said: “There is perhaps a feeling among those that are going out and driving over the legal limit that they can get away with it.
“We want there to be the idea that people will get caught because police are out doing breathalyser tests.
“If you’re going out and socialising, don’t drink if you’re driving. It’s as simple as that.”

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Ebenezer Community Learning Centre (ECLC) formerly Ebenezer Welfare Centre (EWC) was established by members of the African community in response to the needs of asylum seekers and refugees in 1991. The centre found at the time, and this has continued to be the case that refugees considered the Ebenezer Welfare Centre services to be less intimidating and more approachable than college based or other institutions.
EWC as a charity has been successful in delivering vocational training in Dressmaking, Information Technology and English as a second language to refugees, asylum seekers and the unemployed.
In 2005, the centre moved with the changing times and re-registered a new name as Ebenezer Community Learning Centre and a Company Limited by Guarantee.
ECLC is an educational institution which caters for the socially disadvantaged groups of North London and near-bordering areas namely; BMEs, refugees, asylum seekers, the unemployed and a wide range of clients from the EU countries.
Notwithstanding the challenges of the time, the name Ebenezer embraces a biblical meaning as the “Stone of Help”. Given this prospect, ECLC’s determination is to succeed in outreaching its community with a hand of friendliness, and a gesture of compassion and neighbourliness.
ECLC is situated in the heart of Seven Sisters NDC area, a place of great ethnic, cultural and social diversity. The proportion of Haringey residents are from ethnic minority groups, estimated around 10,000 refugees and asylum seekers. A significant proportion of people speak languages other than English as their first language.
This gives some idea of the vibrant diversity and grinding poverty we witness on a daily basis. Many of our refugee/asylum seeker community learners have suffered at the hands of repressive regimes or war. Many are separated from their families and friends: such circumstances are always difficult to bear and particularly unsettling.
Many of our learners also live in poor quality social housing or hostel rooms and some have ongoing health/psychological problems. Some of our learners have never been in a college/school environment: some have higher degrees from their own countries. Our adult learners with children find it impossible to pay for childcare so they are often late for lessons and sometimes have to leave early, but it is vital that our learners attend regularly and on time.
However, we do understand that there are legitimate reasons why some learners cannot be punctual mostly through, childcare and taking children to school or lack of money for transportation. Some of our learners suffer health problems and many become pregnant – these issues affect attendance and so we have to provide strong tutorial guidance.
ECLC is privileged to have a strong and effective trustee and management team who work to ensure that targets are met. Our diversity is reflected in the religious/secular differences of our staff and students. We have a significant number of Muslim students also people from Christian backgrounds, non-believers etc. Our teachers are aware of these differences and prepare lessons which include all learners and avoid learning materials deemed inappropriate.
ECLC is aware of the needs of learners and the socio-economic factors which influence their lives, and by learners demand, offers opportunities to client groups to develop their basic skills. It also promotes flexible ICT provision which enable users to progress to further education, training and employment.
ECLC aim is to provide quality learning and support care for refugees, asylum seekers and the unemployed.
The objectives of the centre are:
- To promote social inclusion by providing language skills to speakers of other languages.
- To enhance the quality of life for our users by providing training skills and the support necessary to secure employment and gain financial independence.
- To promote independent learning and further education.
- To promote and increase awareness of our users the opportunities available to them by providing up to date information and advice.
To date several hundred refugees and asylum seekers have been able to train at our centre and many are now pursuing higher education or in a better paying job.

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England Learning Disabilities were crowned champions of the 4th Inas Tri-Nations Tournament at the De Beers Diamond Oval in South Africa.
The final victory came after England had gone unbeaten throughout the 40-over tournament dominating reigning champions Australia and defeating South Africa twice each, before holding their nerve to claim a 19-run victory over South Africa in the final today.
This is the first time England have won the tournament going one better than 2009 where they finished runners up to Australia who had remained tournament champions since its inception in 2005.
Captain Gavin Randall said: "I didn't know what to do when Chris (Edwards) got that final wicket - jump up and down, run off the pitch, celebrate.
"To go unbeaten is such an achievement. I thought we could push Australia and South Africa but I didn't think we could win every game.
"On the trophy it lists Australia as the only winners of this tournament. Now it will say England and that's such a good feeling.”
Under the guidance of Head Coach Derek Morgan the young squad recorded their most successful Tournament to date, beating Australia for the first time in history and seeing six players make their international debuts.
ECB National Disability Cricket Manager Ian Martin said: “I’m delighted with the result. We have seen some talented cricketers perform out here and it’s fantastic that they get the opportunity to play on the international stage.
"The victory pays testament to the hard work and commitment of the players, management team and the investment from ECB, without which the young squad would not have been able to develop to such a level.
"It’s exciting times for disability cricket and we’ll be looking to the England Physical Disabilities squad to continue the success when they take on Pakistan in Dubai in February."

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Is it just us, or did it seem like T-Mobile was taking a lot of shots at AT&T during its "Uncarrier" event today?
Executives, including T-Mobile CEO John Legere, mocked AT&T's confusing data plans, its network speeds, and even the paperwork required to sign up for its services. They claimed an iPhone on T-Mobile's new plan will cost users $1,000 less than at AT&T and even called AT&T Nation "vaguely sinister."
AT&T, meanwhile, didn't have much to say about T-Mobile's comments and claims when contacted by CNET. All a representative said in response was "whatever."
Still, those were some pretty big jabs from T-Mobile, but there's a big reason for them. Though AT&T and T-Mobile once planned to merge, they're now back to being fierce competitors. T-Mobile has been under pressure to make some changes, having lagged behind its competitors and largely coming to a halt during the failed merger process with AT&T. T-Mobile has lost customers and has been slower in building an LTE network.
But the carrier recently has become more aggressive amid its plans to merge with MetroPCS,, and , as it showed today during its event in New York. In particular, T-Mobile hopes to attract AT&T customers to its network by showing the differences between itself and AT&T.
"There's a reason we're focusing on AT&T," Legere said. He noted that many people remember their first iPhone but hated the network experience. That was because of AT&T, he said.
Legere said he expects a large influx of AT&T customers in part because T-Mobile's download speed is dramatically faster and because it's "a snap" to move to T-Mobile's network with an iPhone 4 or 4S from AT&T.
"We'll make it attractive to come over with an iPhone 4S," Legere said, adding that T-Mobile is thinking about ways to entice customers with an iPhone 5.
"It's time to disrupt the status quo," Legere said.


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IPOH,. Police have warned people against climbing Gunung Kenderong in Gerik due to risk of landslides.
Gerik district police chief Superintendent Ismail Che Isa said there were also incidents of toppled trees.
“This was due to rain of late. There were landslides especially at climbing tracks,” he said in a statement here.
Ismail added that campsite areas were also affected.
“Landslide also occured at entry into the campsite.”
“Hence, Gunung Kenderong is not safe for climbing activities now due to the high risk,” he added.
The Forestry Department has been informed of the matter so that further action can be taken, added Ismail.


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the oven glove is named offen mitt and the delivery boy is named beig koch. the very naughty polyglot pun was entirely coincidental. this concept lends itself well to both animated cartoon characters and live action actors. the first video file demonstrates the style and tone i want to set for the "camp"aign. i show the lieferfeld heroes conquering disguised versions of fast food giants. the clown wearing the W is called mag wichtig and will be a recurring character. i have plans to parody the entire batman TV series intro, with the handshake and corrupted version of the theme song.
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when customers place their food order on the internet, they get to interact with the offen mitt character, who helps them select a meal and takes their payment info. the interface is a parody of the microsoft search assistant paperclip. it will of course be more fun and feature comic book style graphics and special effects. beig koch has a beacon in his tights that signals a pending delivery. they have an unknown arch nemesis named the party pooper, but he never gets around to doing anything evil because he so frequently has to excuse himself to find a toilet. he always speaks on behalf of the portion of our audience who will find offen mitt and bieg koch annoying and offensive.
behold the official super delivery uniform. the hat is worn snugly and over the face with exposed eye holes. because it fits flat against the head, the hat can be worn under a helmet.
an inexpensive version of the official uniform can be offered as a promotional item for children who want to play as a bieg koch. fun for all ages.


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Clarion 2.2.2 – Musical intervals quizzer
Clarion is a quizzing partner that helps you focus on the specific music intervals you need the most help with. Its streamlined interface offers a number of handy features to make the most of the effort you put into ear training practice:
- Customize the instrument used for playing notes
- Interactive piano-style keyboard to for pitch reference when you need help
- Select the specific intervals you want to work on and save them in named sets
- Fine-tune the playback times, direction, and consonance of intervals
- Motivate yourself to stay in the “Green Zone” of the playful accuracy meter
What sets Clarion apart from other music theory study apps is its singular purpose. While loaded with a number of useful configurations, the interface is very light and easy to get around in. It’s perfect for a quick, 5-minute interval-training rest here and there, or for a longer, dedicated session of drills on various intervals.
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Domestic gold and silver futures slumped on Thursday amid a rebound on Dalal Street as the yellow metal receded from a two-month peak overseas ahead of a policy rate decision by the European Central Bank.
Weakness in the dollar, which makes precious metals more attractive for those dealing in other currencies, provided some support to prices, say analysts.
MCX gold futures (delivery on June 4) declined by Rs 368 or 0.76 per cent to Rs 47,860 per 10 grams, having moved within a range of less than Rs 450 earlier on Thursday.
The August contract declined by Rs 404 or 0.83 per cent to Rs 48,100 per 10 grams.
MCX silver came down by Rs 638 or 0.91 per cent to Rs 69,700 per kilogram.
The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield remained below the 1.6 per cent level. Low yields bring down the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.
In the international market, spot gold was 0.28 per cent lower at $1,788 per ounce at the last count, after quoting in a $14 range during the day as against its previous close of $1,793.10. Spot silver was down 0.38 per cent at $26.47 per ounce at the time.
Back home, gold and silver of 99.9 per cent purity stood at Rs 47,864 per 10 grams and Rs 69,966 per kilogram in the spot market, respectively, according to Mumbai-based India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), an industry body. Both prices exclude GST.
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Meanwhile, the rupee depreciated by 6 paise to close at 74.94 against the dollar. The dollar index — which gauges strength in the greenback against six peers — quoted 0.05 per cent lower at 91.08 at the time.
Gold remains strong fundamentally, supported by weakness in the dollar and easing bond yields. Concerns on the pandemic front with record surgest in infections are also boosting the metal’s safe-haven appeal, according to analysts.
“A bipartisan US congressional push to counteract China picked up steam as a Senate committee overwhelmingly backed a bill pressing Beijing on human rights and economic competition introducing a measure seeking billions for technology research,” said Navneet Damani, VP-Commodities Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
Damani expects a broader range of $1,780-1,805 per ounce on COMEX gold (Rs 47,900-48,310 per 10 grams in domestic rates) in the near term.
Making money in commodities: 12 bets for up to 16% near-term returns
Are commodities in a super cycle, and if so, are they poised to stay there for some time? While uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic has boosted bullion rates in the recent past, many other commodities — from base metals to energy to agri packs — are seeing late double-digit returns in the past one year. At this juncture, which pockets are promising bang for one’s buck in the next few weeks?
Here are 12 commodity picks that analysts believe can fetch returns to the tune of 16% in the near term.
MCX gold (June) is facing crucial resistance around Rs 48,700 while support is placed at Rs 47,400, said Manoj Kumar Jain, Director-Head of Commodity Research, Prithvi Finmart.
“Technically, we suggest buying gold on dips around Rs 47,600 with a stop loss at Rs 47,280 for a target of Rs 48,600. The view is for the next 1-2 weeks,” he added.
Market participants will closely monitor the ECB announcements due later in the day and the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting slated for the next week.


Winter driving can be dangerous due to changing climatic conditions such as rain, snow, colder temperatures, and less daylight. Motorists often put off needy repairs until it is too late, and find themselves, as many other millions of drivers throughout the nation, calling for roadside assistance.
October is designated as AAA Car Care Month, and is the perfect time to get your vehicle’s seasonal check-up to maintain safety and maximize efficiency while on the road.
“Preparing your vehicle properly for the upcoming winter season is essential for the safety of all passengers, and will greatly decrease your chances of breaking down while on the road,” says Cynthia Harris, AAA Northern California spokesperson. “Having your vehicle checked out by a reliable mechanic, and abiding by a regular maintenance schedule, can prevent major expenses and breakdowns.”
During the AAA October Car Care Month, AAA recommends a simple checklist to determine a vehicle’s fall and winter maintenance needs:
☆ Battery and Charging System – Have the battery and charging system tested by a trained technician. A fully charged battery in good condition is required to start an engine in cold weather. Make sure the cable ends are free from corrosion and the connections are tight.
☆ Drive Belts – Inspect the underside of accessory drive belts for cracks or fraying. Many newer multi-rib “serpentine” belts are made of materials that do not show obvious signs of wear; replace these belts at 60,000-mile intervals.
☆ Engine Hoses – Inspect cooling system hoses for leaks, cracks or loose clamps. Also, squeeze the hoses and replace any that are brittle or excessively spongy feeling.
☆ Tire Type and Tread – In areas with heavy winter weather, installing snow tires on all four wheels will provide the best winter traction. All-season tires work well in light-to-moderate snow conditions provided they have adequate tread depth. Uneven tire wear can indicate alignment, wheel balance or suspension problems that must be addressed to prevent further tire damage.
☆ Tire Pressure – Check tire inflation pressure on all four tires and the spare more frequently in fall and winter. As the average temperature drops, so will tire pressures – typically by one PSI for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The proper tire pressure levels can be found in the owner’s manual or on a sticker typically located on the driver’s side door.
☆ Air Filter – Check the engine air filter by holding it up to a 60-watt light bulb. If light can be seen through much of the filter, it is still clean enough to work effectively.
☆ Coolant Levels – Check the coolant level in the overflow tank when the engine is cold. If the level is low, add a 50/50 solution of coolant and water to maintain the necessary antifreeze capability.
☆ Lights – Check the operation of all headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers and back-up lights. Replace any burned out bulbs.
☆ Wiper Blades – The blades should completely clear the glass with each swipe. Replace any blade that leaves streaks or misses spots.
☆ Transmission, Brake and Power Steering Fluids – Check all fluids to ensure they are at or above the minimum safe levels.
☆ Emergency Road Kit – Carry an emergency kit equipped for winter weather. The kit should include drinking water, first- aid kit, snow shovel, blankets, warning devices (flares or triangles), and basic tool kit.
Android and iPhone users can download AAA Mobile, AAA’s mobile smartphone app that provides AAA services for all motorists, such as mapping and gas price comparison, as well as member-exclusive benefits including roadside assistance and discounts. For more information on AAA Mobile, visit AAA.com/Mobile.


The President of the Kentucky Senate says he’ll never again negotiate with Democrats in private. Cumberland County Republican David Williams says House Democrats reneged on a previous agreement regarding transportation projects in his district.
A change to the so-called pill bill in Frankfort has restarted the fight over the measure in the General Assembly. Prescription abuse is rampant in Kentucky, and the bill strengthens restrictions on the drugs and who can sell them.The measure didn't clear the General Assembly during this year's regular session, and lawmakers have been called in for a special session to reconsider the legislation.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo says his chamber's priorities for the next two-year budget are not that different from the Senate's. Both chambers have passed their own budget bills for each branch of state government. The two sides must now work out a compromise. Stumbo says he doesn’t have many concerns with the Senate's changes and he expects a conference committee to hatch a compromise quickly.
Lawmakers have reached a compromise on a proposal to create more educational opportunities in eastern Kentucky.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo has been advocating to move the University of Pikeville into the state university system. But that proposal doesn’t currently have the support to become reality, which forces supporters to adopt a compromise.


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When Bhagi contacted us from Newyork for his wedding and told us their story, our immediate reaction was, yes we are game. This was for the first time when Photographians got to cover a Hindu – Jewish wedding, and it wasn’t any less than a dream project where beautiful cultural traditions and ceremonies, the kaleidoscope of colorful outfits and the contagious, tireless energy kept us on our feet for 3 consecutive days.
Let’s first shed some light on how these two wonderful souls met from across borders… A couple of years ago, Staci came to India for a project work and stumbled upon Bhagi at a pub in Hyderabad. From being strangers to becoming friends, they traveled a lot within the country – before they finally realized each other’s worth in their respective lives. And one fine morning, Staci called her father and said, “Guess what? I met with my husband over here”.
Being endowed with the responsibility of photographing this grand wedding conjured up a swirling concoction of nerves, excitement, and joy for Sagar, Tuhin, Newton, Argha, Rijuman. It was an experience to witness how two diversified culture got mingled with each other. There were guests from all over the world, who gather at the beautiful beachside hotel, The Golden Palace (Puri, Odisha), to celebrate the union of two families. It was wonderful to see how everyone mostly interacted through emotions, as Bhagi’s family barely spoke English.
As always, our nerves shook with self-imposed pressure, expectations, and fear… all of which eventually evaporated away pretty quickly. We soon realized that Bhagi and Staci (and their friends and family) are some of the most welcoming and down-to-Earth people in the world. Our nervousness gave way to curiosity and fascination. Photographians got the opportunity to cover a beautifully unapologetic celebration of life, love, and friendship.
Bhagi and Staci were always full of energy – be it on the beaches or in the hotel lobby. And we were drawn into that energy which appeared like a gravitational pull and we couldn’t cease to play with our cameras (which may be one of the reasons why we could actually gather over 12,000 frames throughout the 3-days’ event!).
Thank You, Bhagi and Staci.
It was an absolute honor to be a part of your wedding and getting a chance to treasure all the little moments of madness, emotions, rituals and love. Thank you for surrounding our cameras with so much life, colors, and trust. It was a privilege to immortalize the memories of your wedding and we’re so happy to have you in our lives!
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When I first moved to Los Angeles in 2006, I was constantly walking into Mexican restaurants and asking for breakfast tacos. Here in Austin it’s near a dietary staple, but there people looked at me like I had just tried to order prescription medication. Breakfast burritos abound, but a taco? You’re out of luck. Here’s why tacos are so much better than burritos: Instead of big bites of tortilla at either end with sloppy goops of filling in between, you get perfectly proportioned bites of everything inside. You literally can’t throw a rock in Austin without hitting a restaurant that serves breakfast tacos, so asking someone to pick just one of their favorite breakfast tacos in Austin is kind of like asking me to pick my favorite pair of shoes. There are different things I like about all of them– don’t make me choose! However, that’s exactly what we did. We pooled over 12 of our favorite Austinites for their favorite breakfast tacos in Austin, so that should you pop into the live music capital of the world any time soon, you’ll know exactly where to direct your Ride driver (Austin’s own version of Uber).
My very, very favorite breakfast tacos in Austin are from Picnik. There’s a north and south location and the entire place is gluten, corn, and soy free. Plus they only cook with coconut oil, so it’s guilt-free dining at it’s best! The eggs and bacon taco that comes served with the most delicious tomatillo salsa is my favorite, with the chorizo being a close second! To make them even more delicious, they’re served on cassava root and coconut tortillas. (Photo via Instagram)
Which brings us to our Tacodeli section of the post. Five for the people pooled said that Tacodeli was their favorite taco!
Anne Campbell, Margaret Williams, and Jackie Cryan all site the Popeye as their favorite! (Margaret recommends adding Chorizo! Meanwhile Jaclyn Dowdle‘s fave is the Otto. The Jess Special is the favorite of Camille Styles and my own personal runner-up!
(photo via Flickr)
PS. If you’re looking to make them at home, I love this recipe!


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Nana M. Rose, born in the Netherlands now based in London, writes beautiful, touching pop ballads showcasing her “grounded, mighty vocal range” (Earmilk). Her songs are reminiscent of Adele’s stirring style and have a dreamy, cinematic flair evocative of Lana del Rey. Following her recent release of her EP 'Morning Drops & Lemon Seeds’, she has been dubbed “a stand out star in the night sky of music” by music press heavyweight 1883 Magazine.
Nana’s delicate, poetic lyrics explore the meaning of human connection in an ultra-competitive, individualistic world. As a child, Nana started playing the violin, the classical influence of which is still reflected in her carefully crafted melodies and arrangements. In combination with later inspirations like Adele, Lianne la Havas and Matt Corby, a unique pop-sound steeped in melancholy and weltschmerz has been born.
Nana discovered her voice when she was 15 and has shared her incredible voice with audiences ever since. Aged 18 she spent 4 months in London, exploring the local music scene and gaining live experience. Through various open mics she discovered her ability to convey emotion to her audience. Back in Rotterdam, she went on to study pop vocals and songwriting at the renowned Codarts Conservatory and was awarded SENA’s public award Grote Prijs van Rotterdam (Big Prize of Rotterdam) 2016. Her first EP MEUS x MEA (as ‘Nana’) followed in 2017.
Before the pandemic, Nana toured the UK, New York and The Netherlands. More recently, she has performed at various venues all over the Netherlands as part of the 2021 Popronde artist selection and played numerous shows around the UK while relocating to London to record her next EP.
Her 5-track debut EP ‘Morning Drops & Lemon Seeds’, produced by Louis Souyave (Salt Ashes, Maddox Jones), was released in June 2021 and received widespread attention from music press, including tastemakers like Earmilk, Rolling Stone India and 1883 Magazine. Its focus track ‘4 AM’ won 2021’s “Rotterdam Track of the Year” award and the official music video was broadcasted on TV channel Open Rotterdam as part of their NYE celebrations 2021/2022.
Nana has received major support from radio presenter Kevin van Arnhem, playing live on his show ‘Parels van de Nacht’ (3FM) on multiple occasions. She also performed live on the renowned radio shows ‘3voor12 Radio’ (3FM), ‘Het Muziekcafé’ and Giel Beelen’s eponymous show (both Radio 2).
She regularly performs solo as well as with her band both across the UK and the Netherlands, including shows at some of the most popular live venues, such as The Macbeth (London) and Luxor Arnhem (NL), supporting ‘We Want More’ winner Robin Bornemann. Her second EP is currently in the making and expected early 2023.

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Model: LUNSTROO SCHOONER Type: sailing yacht LOA (m): 31,00 Beam (m): 6,10 Draft (m): 3,00 Air draft (m): 28,00 Year built: 1982 Launched: 2020 after refit Builder: Lubbe Voss Country: Germany Designer: Lunstroo Design Displacement (t): 145 Gross tonnage: 90 Net tonnage: 54 Hull material: steel Hull colour: new paint 2020 sand blased coated primed awlgrip black Hull thickness (mm): 6-7 Hull shape: S-bilged Keel type: long keel Superstructure material: steel Superstructure (mm): 5 Rubbing strake: stainless steel Deck material: steel Deck finish: New chaulk 2020 teak Superstructure deck finish: New chaulk 2020 teak Cockpit deck finish: New chaulk 2020 teak Antifouling (year): 2020 Dorades: Stainless steel Window material: double glazing Deckhatch: 2 Insulation: rockwool Fuel tank (litre): 5000 steel Level indicator (fuel tank): automated onboard systems management Freshwater tank (litre): 4500 steel Level indicator (freshwater): automated onboard systems management Blackwater tank (litre): steel Level indicator (blackwater): automated onboard systems management Blackwater tank extraction: deck extraction + pump Greywater tank (litre): steel Level indicator (greywater): automated onboard systems management Wheel steering: hydraulic Inside helm position: yes Outside helm position: hydraulic Emergency tiller: yes More info on hull: MCA Small Commercial Vessel Cat.0 More info on paintwork: repainted 2019/2020 Extra info: Full info on refit available The Lunstro Schooner Borkumriff II is a beautifull example of classic design and modern craftmanship. The Lunstro Schooner Borkumriff II was completely refitted and carefully restyled in 2020 by her current Owner. During the refit all major mechanical and electricl components where carefully serviced and where needed replaced. While sailing and exploring areas of the world on board the classic Borkumriff II she will bring the feeling of days gone by to her new owner. Borkumriff II is just as comfortable for a famely with guests as she for a full complement of charter guests.
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But quarterback Craig Krenzel certainly threw his helmet into the race with his play as second-ranked Ohio State opened defense of its national championship with a businesslike 28-9 season opening win over No. 17 Washington Saturday night at Ohio Stadium.
Krenzel ran for two breathtaking touchdowns and also threw for 203 yards in leading the Buckeyes to the win before a crowd of 105,078, the third largest crowd in Ohio Stadium history.
"It was a lot of fun," said Krenzel, who was 15 of 27 passing. "The best thing is we're just a bunch of kids out here playing a game. We had a lot of fun out here tonight. It was great to be back here in our house."
OSU outgained UW's powerful pass-heavy offense 345-262. The Huskies managed just 7 yards rushing on 24 attempts.
"Our kids played hard," said OSU coach Jim Tressel. "They prepared hard all summer. They worked hard in the preseason. Tonight, they played fast and they played hard. Obviously, we've got to get better in some areas. But I am very proud of what we did tonight."
Tailback Maurice Hall, starting in place of the suspended Clarett, who was on the sideline providing moral support, added 58 yards on 15 carries with one touchdown. Lydell Ross spelled Hall and added 43 yards on 12 carries with a score.
Michael Jenkins led the Buckeyes with eight catches for 80 yards.
"That was a tough match-up for an opener," Tressel said.
Ohio State had the ball to open the game and OSU coach Jim Tressel, showing faith in Krenzel, opted to go deep on the first play of the game. The deep ball to Drew Carter fell incomplete, but the crowd got behind the Buckeyes from that play on.
OSU's first scoring drive of the season came on its second possession. The Buckeyes moved 72 yards in eight plays for their first touchdown. The key play was Krenzel's 37-yard pass to Carter on a post, moving the ball down to the UW 19. Gamble came in motion on the next play and took an immediate handoff, picking up 15 yards on the quasi-reverse. On first-and-goal at the 4, Krenzel rolled out and ended up diving for a 2-yard gain. Then, Hall powered behind right tackle for the 2-yard touchdown and a 7-0 lead with 8:31 left in the first quarter.
"That was an off-tackle play and there was a guy in the hole," Hall said. "I just had to get it in there and that's what I did."
The lead moved to 14-0 on OSU's next possession, which lasted seven plays and 78 yards. Krenzel hit Jenkins for gains of 12 and 23 yards on this possession. Then, he tossed a screen to Ross for 12 yards down to the UW 24. After Ross picked up 1 yard on first down, Krenzel dropped to throw. The play appeared to be a flanker screen to Gamble, but that was covered. So Krenzel went up the middle, then cut outside and rolled down the left sideline before diving at the goal line for a 23-yard touchdown run. OSU led 14-0 with 2:51 left in the first quarter.
"That was actually a fake screen (to Gamble) and we were trying to hit (tight end) Ben Hartsock on the wheel route," Krenzel said. "The corner played it kind of soft and took the wheel away. There were no other outlets and I almost ran damned near the whole field."
Meanwhile, the OSU defense stopped the Huskies on three-and-outs on their first three possessions. The third one was capped by a huge sack by end Simon Fraser on Pickett.
OSU punter B.J. Sander pinned Washington back to its own 1-yard line late in the half. The OSU defense forced a punt, which Gamble was able to return 10 yards to the UW 25 with 2:07 left.
The Buckeyes tacked on a back breaking third touchdown just before the half, covering that 25 yards in six plays. Krenzel again captivated the crowd with his running ability. He dropped to throw on third-and-10 at the UW 11. But with his receivers covered, he broke loose and headed left. Again, he left his feet near the goal line and got the ball across the plane for the 11-yard touchdown and a 21-0 lead with 11 seconds left in the half.
"Our line did a good job of protection," Krenzel said. "I stepped up out of the pocket and started going horizontal. All of our guys were running crossing routes. The last thing I wanted to do was throw it in there and have it get intercepted. So I tucked it away and just tried to see what I could do."
Washington got the ball to open the second half and drove 47 yards in eight plays before settling for Evan Knudson's 46-yard field goal, trimming the lead to 21-3 with 13:22 left in the third.
OSU answered with a seven-play, 81-yard touchdown march. Krenzel and Jenkins hooked up for three catches worth 30 yards. Ross capped the drive with his impressive 15-yard touchdown run. He encountered UW safety Jimmy Newell at the 10 and powered through him to get to the end zone and give his team a 28-3 lead with 6:06 left in the third.
"That felt good," Ross said. "That showed that all the hard work I had done and the extra weight I had added was paying off."
OSU's Dustin Fox blocked a Knudson field goal attempt with 6:50 left.
Washington, aided by a pass interference penalty on E.J. Underwood near the goal line, notched its only touchdown with 3:27 left. Pickett kept the ball for the 2-yard TD run. But he was sacked by OSU's Mike D'Andrea on a two-point conversion attempt, leaving the Buckeyes ahead 28-9.
Redshirt freshman Justin Zwick saw his first action for OSU late in the game. But on his first play, walk-on Roshawn Parker fumbled the ball away. But the defense kept UW out of the end zone.
* OSU end Simon Fraser led OSU with seven tackles, including three for losses and a sack. Linebacker A.J. Hawk also had seven stops. Freshman David Patterson notched his first career sack late in the game.
* Ohio State now holds a 7-3 all-time edge in the series with Washington, including 4-1 in Ohio Stadium. The teams will meet again in 2007, when OSU will visit Seattle.
* This was the sixth night game ever in the 81-year history of Ohio Stadium. OSU is a perfect 6-0 in night games in the Horseshoe, defeating Pittsburgh in 1985, Washington in 1993, Wyoming in 1997, UCLA in 1999 and Northwestern in 2001.
* Ohio State has won 23 of its last 25 season openers, dating to a 1978 loss to Penn State at Ohio Stadium.
* Since Ohio Stadium opened in 1922, OSU is 74-6-2 in home openers.
* OSU is 5-2 all-time in the month of August, all since 1986.


The most buzzworthy products launched at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week weren’t fancy new TVs but Sony’s Xperia smartphones, Audi’s self-parking car app, and Microsoft’s Illumiroom.
Worldwide, 18% of all product mentions on social media sites were for the Xperia phone from Sony, which it hopes will enable the company to compete with Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy line of handsets. The smartphone operates on Google’s Android device and features a waterproof case.
In the U.S., CES watchers were all abuzz over Audi’s Pilot Parking and Pilot Driving test vehicles that steer themselves in and out of parking spots using an iPhone app connected to the cars.
Microsoft’s Illumiroom concept broadcasts videogames beyond the TV screen, using the Kinect’s camera to map out the contours of a room before projecting elements of the game, like flames, bullets, buildings, snow and stars onto walls, furniture and other surfaces. Images vibrate to replicate motion without needing additional post-production work.
Both Audi and Microsoft tied with 10% of social media mentions in the U.S.
AddThis compiled the data and measures the sharing habits of more than 1.3 billion people a month, across more than 14 million websites and more than 300 services.
Company also found that social activity on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Reddit declined 7% in the U.S., but is up 2% worldwide during CES.
And 15% of CES attendees are more likely to use an Android device and 42% more likely to be using a Windows 8 phone, AddThis found.


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News and Notes 104 March 5
Information about Trisomy, including Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome, available from Support Organization for Trisomy (SOFT) as well as NARIC; three webcasts posted by the NIDRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Improving Measurement of Medical Rehabilitation Outcomes; NIDRR-funded Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center seeks adult African American and Latino/Hispanic participants with TBI for survey of health information needs; the National Youth Leadership Network and the Center for Rural Strategies offers training guide on living with disabilities in rural communities; NIDRR-funded research fellow publishes article on service dog use in the workplace in ISRN Rehabilitation; Life Expectancy Tool for individuals with SCI available from NIDRR-funded National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC); NIDRR-funded National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families to host conference on Families with Parental Mental Health Challenges; NIDRR-funded Great Lakes ADA Center to host webinar: The ADA and Religious Institutions.
March is Trisomy Awareness Month, organized by Support Organization for Trisomy (SOFT). According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, trisomy refers to the presence of an extra gene in a person's DNA, resulting in 47 chromosomes instead of 46. This extra chromosome can cause a variety of issues ranging from mild intellectual or developmental disabilities to severe physical health problems. The most well known is Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome. Other trisomy disorders include Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) and Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome). SOFT has a package of information for families who are new to the diagnosis. You may also be interested in these publications on Down syndrome from the NIDRR community and other sources available from our collection. We also have a small collection of research on other trisomy disorders.
Rehabilitation Outcomes Measures Webcasts
The NIDRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Improving Measurement of Medical Rehabilitation Outcomes (H133B090024) recently completed and posted a series of three webcasts focused on the use of outcome measurements in rehabilitation. Fundamentals of Measurement in Rehabilitation for Older Adults, Demystifying Rasch Analysis: A Basic Overview for Rehabilitation Clinicians, and Using Client-Centered Practice and Patient-Reported Outcomes are archived in the Educational Resources section of the Rehabilitation Measures Database.
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Margaret K. Glenn, PhD, a 2012 NIDRR Research Fellow (H133F120031), recently published findings from her NIDRR-funded project, Exploratory study of the elements of successful service dog use in the workplace in the 2013 issue of the open-access journal ISRN Rehabilitation. The study identified 68 elements that stakeholders perceived and rated to be important or highly important to successful service dog partnerships in the workplace.
NSCISC Debuts Life Expectancy Tool
The NIDRR-funded National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) (H133A110002) has created a Life Expectancy Tool for individuals with SCI, clinicians, practitioners, and caregivers. The tool provides an estimate as to the life expectancy of a person with a spinal cord injury who is at least two years post-injury, has access to good-quality health care, is not on a ventilator, and has not regained all normal feeling and movement. The Life Expectancy Tool was developed from data collected and research conducted by the NIDRR-funded Spinal Cord Injury Model System Centers (H133A110006, H133N110006, H133N110014).
The ADA and Religious Institutions
The NIDRR-funded Great Lakes ADA Center (H133A110029) will host a webinar, The ADA and Religious Institutions, March 12th, 2-3:30 pm EST. This session will examine how the ADA applies to religious institutions and organizations with regards to Title I and Title III, as well as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Registration is free but required by March 11th. All previous sessions are archived on the Center's website.
Conference on Families with Parental Mental Health Challenges to Include Original Art Exhibit
The NIDRR-funded National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families will host the Fourth International Conference on Families with Parental Mental Health Challenges (PDF), April 25-27, in Berkeley, CA. The conference will include an exhibit of original artwork by parents with mental health challenges or children/adult children of such parents. Art may be submitted through March 25th. Registration for the conference is currently open.
African Americans and Latinos with TBI Health Information Needs Study
The NIDRR-funded Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (H133A110004) is seeking African American and Latino/Hispanic individuals over 18 with traumatic brain injury (TBI) for a survey of their health information needs. The study includes a 60-minute telephone interview and questionnaire. Qualified participants will be compensated $75 for their time. For questions or to volunteer, call 202/403-5600 or email firstname.lastname@example.org.
Disability and Rural Communities - Making a Difference in Small Towns
The National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN) and the Center for Rural Strategies have released Disability and Rural Communities: Making a Difference in Small Towns (PDF). The 68-page training guide includes discussion and activities on advocacy, inclusion, interdependence, networking and community involvement, supportive relationships, leadership, and other relevant topics.

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On Friday, the Trump Administration blocked Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from testifying in front of Congress next week about the prospect of reopening schools during the ongoing coronavirus epidemic.
In a statement, an unnamed White House spokesperson said, “Dr. Redfield has testified on the Hill at least four times over the last three months. We need our doctors focused on the pandemic response.”
The move seems particularly alarming since the Trump Administration is pressuring schools nationwide to reopen in the fall even though coronavirus infections are much higher now than they were when schools first shut down.
In May, the Trump administration blocked the CDC from releasing a 17-page manual on helping schools re-open safely — CDC officials were told the guidelines would “never see the light of day.” Trump himself called it “not an acceptable answer” when infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said schools shouldn’t reopen in the fall.
Even though educators and teachers’ unions are worried about possible school outbreaks of COVID-19, and even though a recent study found nearly 70% of parents are worried about sending their kids back to school amid rising COVID-19 rates, Trump has said people only want to keep schools closed to hurt his re-election chances and has threatened to financially harm schools who don’t re-open.
His White House Press Secretary has even said that “science should not stand in the way” of schools reopening.
“It is alarming that the Trump administration is preventing the CDC from appearing before the committee at a time when its expertise and guidance is so critical to the health and safety of students, parents, and educators,” said Democratic Representative Bobby Scott of Virginia, the chairman of the House Education & Labor Committee who invited Redfield to testify.
“This lack of transparency does a great disservice to the many communities across the country facing difficult decisions about reopening schools this fall,” Scott added.
Trump’s new anti-mask rhetoric is the last gasp of a ‘flailing campaign’: Paul Krugman
In a column for the New York Times, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman pondered why Donald Trump is once again ramping up his anti-mask rhetoric at a time when his health care advisors are urging the public to keep wearing the protective coverings. He then concluded it is nothing less than a cynical political maneuver by the president that will likely lead to more deaths.
Earlier this week the head of the CDC urged Americans to keep using masks, saying it was their best defense against becoming infected with COVID-19 only to have the president undercut that message on the same day.
Trump’s campaign knows Arizona and Michigan have ‘slipped’ and ‘may be unrecoverable’: reporter
Politico reporter Tim Alberta, a former National Review writer who is deeply sourced in the world of Republican politics, believes that President Donald Trump's campaign knows that it is quickly losing ground in two key swing states as it heads into the final stretch of the 2020 presidential election.
Writing on Twitter, Alberta says that Michigan and Arizona are two states that "Trump World knows have slipped, and may be unrecoverable" for the campaign. Additionally, he believes that Wisconsin, another state that Trump won unexpectedly in 2016, "isn't far behind."
‘Idiot’ Trump is more and more ‘out of it’ as COVID-19 death toll cracks 200,000: columnist
Calling the president of the United States an "idiot," longtime political observer Michael Tomasky admitted he was appalled by Donald Trump for not only downplaying the death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic but also for praising his own leadership during the national health crisis that is set to pass 200,000 deaths within days.
In his column for the Daily Beast, Tomasky pointed to comments the president made during a town hall on ABC about the pandemic that he claims showed the president wants nothing more than to move on from talking about those who have died, calling Trump an "embarrassment" to himself.


Apple stock has thrived for decades as the company thrilled consumers with well-timed innovations in computing, music and phones. Now investors, hungry for a new breakthrough from the Silicon Valley icon, are cheering for what could be the company’s biggest quantum leap ever: an electric Apple car.
Rumors that Apple (AAPL) plans to branch out into automaking have circulated for years and gained momentum recently. The speculation is sparking the imagination of both investors and consumers, who wonder if the Apple car will be something revolutionary or just a me-too electric vehicle to compete with the likes of Tesla (TSLA).
Will Apple break new ground like it did with the first iPhone, which paved the way for touch-screen mobile devices? And will it rock the auto industry the way its iPod and iTunes almost single-handedly saved record companies from extinction? An intriguing question is whether the company can perfect autonomous driving, still a distant vision for many carmakers.
“From a design perspective, it needs to be pretty out of the box,” Apple stock analyst Daniel Ives of Wedbush Securities told Investor’s Business Daily. “Consumers don’t just want a car with an Apple logo.”
The stakes could be enormous for Apple stock. An Apple car would allow the company to target a market exponentially larger than phones. Global auto sales totaled $2.55 trillion in 2020, vs. $420 billion for the smartphone market. An electric car also would fit with the company’s environmentally friendly image.
But it could be a while before consumers see an Apple car, even if the secretive company goes in that direction. The history of Apple’s electric-car venture, known as Project Titan, has been one of fits and starts since its beginning in 2014, based on media leaks.
Apple Stock: Clock Is Ticking For Car
Apple doesn’t discuss future products, and the company did not respond to a request for comment for this story. But rumors regarding Apple’s strategy with its car project have ranged from plans to build its own branded vehicle to being content with supplying existing automakers with technology.
Speculation that Apple would build a car shifted into high gear in December when Reuters reported that the company was planning to roll out a passenger vehicle in 2024. The report said Apple has developed “breakthrough battery technology” with designs that could “radically” reduce the cost of batteries and increase the vehicle’s range.
In January, Apple reportedly held talks with Hyundai and its Kia affiliate about a manufacturing partnership. Since then, Apple has been in discussions with several other makers of electric vehicles, or EVs, including Nissan.
“Right now, they are going through the EV dating game,” Wedbush’s Ives said. “Time is ticking for them in terms of making their entry into this market. We believe they need to cement a partnership in the next three to five months if they want to get an Apple car on the road by 2024.”
The electric-vehicle market is starting to take off and Apple doesn’t want to be left behind, Ives says.
“They don’t want to miss out on the EV and autonomous party that’s on the horizon,” Ives said. “We think it’s a $5 trillion market over the next decade.”
Apple Car Needs More Than Apple Logo
An Apple car would compete with electric vehicles from Tesla and other established players like Volkswagen (VWAGY) and BMW (BMWYY). It also would face upstarts such as Nio (NIO), Li Auto (LI) and Xpeng (XPEV).
Apple is targeting 5% to 7% market share in the EV market in its first few years, Ives says. If Apple launches an electric car by 2024, the product could generate $10 billion in revenue by year three, he adds. Apple’s 2020 overall sales were $274.5 billion.
“If they did that, it would be a home run,” he said. Some estimates call for as much as $1 trillion in worldwide electric vehicle sales by 2027, which could prove to be an even bigger boon for Apple.
But the Cupertino, Calif.-based company will need to offer something special to stand out, says longtime Apple stock analyst Gene Munster, a managing partner at Loup Ventures.
That might come in the form of a fully autonomous self-driving car. Such a move would allow Apple to focus on passenger experiences, such as creating a space for mobile work, entertainment and relaxation, he told IBD.
“When you think about all this free time you are going to have in the car, that’s a juicy opportunity for Apple to wow people,” Munster said.
Look Ma, No Hands
Analysts have a range of visions when it comes to autonomous driving and the Apple car.
Don’t expect the Apple car to have a steering wheel, Morgan Stanley automotive analyst Adam Jonas said in a recent report to clients.
“We have a hard time imagining Apple entering the automotive market with a vehicle design that involves human intervention in the driving process,” Jonas said. “An Apple car with a steering wheel is like an iPhone with physical buttons and a coiled rubber cord connected to a wall.”
Others aren’t so sure Apple will be able to make such huge strides at the outset. In fact, Morgan Stanley’s Apple stock analyst Katy Huberty isn’t sure that the Apple car will be an autonomous vehicle, or AV, at first.
“When the iPhone Gen 1 first came out, it didn’t really even have an app store,” she said in a note to clients. “So, when contemplating if Apple would start with a full AV or not, we wouldn’t be surprised if Apple’s first leg into the market looked different a few years later.”
Apple Car: iPhone Or Motorola Rokr
Making a car is a risky endeavor for Apple’s brand. After all, for every Cadillac and Mustang, there’s an Edsel or PT Cruiser. It’s no different in the technology world.
If Apple ends up outsourcing too much of its car design to an existing automaker, it could end up with the “Motorola Rokr 2.0,” Munster said. Nearly two years before the release of the first iPhone, Apple partnered with Motorola on the Rokr, known as the “iTunes phone,” which met with disappointing reviews and sales.
Apple likely won’t make that mistake again and will want to control the design of the Apple car, Munster says.
That poses a different problem, says Apple stock analyst Harsh Kumar with Piper Sandler. Finding a car manufacturing partner willing to cede control will be a challenge, he says.
“Apple appears to be having a hard time finding a partner for its auto endeavors,” Kumar said in a note to clients. “Carmakers do not want to be ‘the Foxconn of the auto industry.’ ” Foxconn is Apple’s primary contract manufacturer for the iPhone.
Which is why conventional carmakers may be left out of the loop. On April 13, the Korea Times reported that a joint venture of LG Electronics and Canada-based automotive supplier Magna International (MGA) was “very near” to signing contracts with Apple to build its early electric vehicle models.
Apple Stock Not Swayed By Apple Car News
When Apple will come out with an electric vehicle is a moving target. Noted Apple stock analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities believes the earliest that Apple could launch a car would be 2025. And it would be on a “tight schedule” to meet that launch time frame, he says.
Other reports say Apple is targeting 2024, but many analysts say it could be anywhere from five to 10 years away.
“If investors really believed that this was going to happen in the next few years, the stock would be meaningfully higher right now,” Munster said. “So, there’s some healthy skepticism about what actually will come out of it.”
Apple stock fell 20% during the tech sell-off in February and early March. It recently climbed above its 50-day moving average in a positive sign. Apple stock hit an all-time high of 145.09 on Jan. 25.
UBS analyst David Vogt recently turned bullish on Apple stock because of the company’s prospects in the electric-vehicle market. The value of Apple’s likely entry into the auto market is not reflected in Apple stock today, he says.
Apple CEO Discusses Interest In Autonomy
Apple is keeping its cards close to its vest on the subject of cars. Yet during a recent interview with the New York Times, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook dropped some hints about the company’s interest in autonomous vehicles.
“Autonomy itself is a core technology, in my view,” Cook said. “If you sort of step back, the car, in a lot of ways, is a robot. An autonomous car is a robot. And so there’s lots of things you can do with autonomy. And we’ll see what Apple does.”
Despite Cook’s vague remarks, analysts aren’t shying away from speculating on what the company will do, going so far as to speculate how much it will cost.
Wedbush’s Ives thinks the Apple car will be priced in the $45,000 to $50,000 range. Loup Ventures’ Munster estimates it will start around $75,000. Eventually Apple will offer lower-priced models, he says.
What Munster isn’t clear on is when.
“Apple will eventually have a branded car, but it’s next to impossible to guess the timing of it,” he said.
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Sony Ericsson were once one of the most popular handset makers in the world. They had a long string of hit after hit, culminating with the (still superb) Sony Ericsson K800i. With the still-growing popularity of the Walkman series of phones, they’re one of the best-known feature phone manufacturers in Europe. However, is all of that about to change, and with horrific results?
News surfaced today that the Carphone Warehouse is to stop offering the Sony Ericsson Satio, due to instabilities within the software. Naturally, SE are working quickly on a fix and Carphone Warehouse will restock the device when it’s up and working properly.
You would assume that this is not that big of a deal then, as some phones (most notably Nokia’s) seem to be released too early for most people’s liking, with the first set of phones being seen as ‘test’ devices – advanced prototypes, if you will. However, it may surprise (and worry) a few of you to find that this is definitely not the first Sony Ericsson device to be recalled on a massive scale.
a worrying trend
In the past 3 years, there have in fact been 3 Sony Ericsson devices recalled by the manufacturer and “issues” with the handsets have been acknowledged.
The first recalled device was the Sony Ericsson K850i, spiritual successor to the K800i. It was nowhere near as good as its predecessor, featuring fiddly touch-sensitive soft keys, slow interfaces, and a pretty average 5mp camera that didn’t improve much upon the 3.2mp offering on the K800i. Around 6 months after it was released, the phone was phased out of the networks stores and Sony Ericsson were inundated with devices being sent in by angry users complaining of the non-working soft keys and buggy firmware.
Next to suffer the public’s wrath was the C905. Another flagship camera phone, it was an 8mp offering that was actually very impressive. It still has one of the best cameras seen on a phone despite having 12mp competition around these days. Sadly, the firmware was the problem this time – with Sony Ericsson recalling the devices earlier this year.
And now we come to the Satio. This too is a flagship phone, although its intended to be a jack-of-all-trades. While not only being a master of none, the phone doesn’t feature a 3.5mm headphone jack as seen on all high-end phones these days, and the UI is a heaily adapted version of Symbian, more commonly seen on Nokia devices. While most recent Nokia devices are having a few small issues with firmware and such, with the N97 being the biggest case of this (suffering both firmware and hardware issues, which have been resolved now) Sony Ericsson have reported the software being the issue. This would suggest that the problems lie in the software they themselves have included.
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An early on-time detection of breast cancer can effectively affect the outcome of the treatment. Here, we developed an ultrasensitive, simple and reliable immunosensor to detect the lowest alteration of CA 15-3, the standard biomarker of breast cancer patients. The proposed immunosensor was achieved by modification of gold electrode by streptavidin to immobilize the biotinylated anti-CA 15-3 monoclonal antibody (mAb). Bovine serum albumin was used to prevent nonspecific binding.


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