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By Bobby Harrison Daily Journal Jackson Bureau JACKSON – Legislation to make all superintendents in the state appointed, long advocated by various groups, appears to be on the verge of becoming a reality. On Friday, the House Education Committee passed without any debate a Senate bill that would replace the state’s elected superintendents. If the […]
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By Hank Wiesner Special to the Chickasaw Journal HOULKA – As the new Houlka Attendance Center rises from the ashes, Chickasaw County School Board Trustees went about the normal business of starting school and educating children this fall. During its Tuesday, Aug. 4, meeting Trustees heard details of a proposed new building to replace […]
By Hank Wiesner Special to the Chickasaw Journal HOULKA – The Houlka School District is now cleaning the site of a fire that destroyed part of Houlka Attendance Center – the district’s only school — in July, 2014, Superintendent Betsy Collums said this week. Although the fire-gutted remnants of the building are being knocked […]
By Hank Wiesner Special to the Chickasaw Journal HOULKA – The Houlka School District is moving closer to cleaning the site of a fire that destroyed part of Houlka Attendance Center – the district’s only school — in July, 2014, but it’s been a process mired in red tape, Superintendent Betsy Collums said recently. […]
CHICKASAW COUNTY – School is out and hundreds of kids who might go hungry in Chickasaw County during the summer break will get two good meals a day. Schools in Okolona and Houlka have embarked on a federal program this week that will see kids 18 and under who were in school last spring get […]
HOUSTON – State law requires parents to prove they live in a school district before they enroll a child in school. The Mississippi State Board of Education is reminding parents that falsely giving residency information is a misdemeanor and conviction can see the parent or guardian fined. Several cities in Mississippi have passed ordinances making […]
FULTON – Mitch Turner of Pontotoc has been elected chairman of the Itawamba Community College Board of Trustees for 2014. Other officers include Carl Comer of Fulton, first vice chairman; Alford Bell of Houston, second vice chairman; William Shack of Tupelo, secretary; and Eden Martin of Prairie, immediate past chairman. Also serving on ICC’s Board […]
By Bobby Harrison Daily Journal Jackson Bureau JACKSON – School districts with elected superintendents would vote this November on whether to switch to an appointed superintendent under legislation passed Thursday by the House Education Committee. The effort is the latest attempt to change the governance structure of Mississippi’s public school districts. The state currently has […]
CHICKASAW COUNTY – Grades for all three Chickasaw County schools are not where local educators want them to be, but there have been improvements. District scores for both Houston and Okolona school district moved up a letter grade this year with Houston getting a “C” and Okolona getting a “D” on state accountability rankings. Chickasaw […]
HOULKA – Student handbooks at Chickasaw County Schools will reflect the new state law requiring all Mississippi third graders to read at the third grade level next May or not be promoted. Chickasaw County School Superintendent, Dr. Betsy Collums, told trustees last week the new law would not have had a major affect on Chickasaw […]
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Free Small Toy Storage.4:34 PM
Nadia's new blocks came in a little muslin bag that didn't close. Really, Wonder toys? You couldn't have added a little piece of Velcro? I needed to think of something to keep them in. I love the look of her blocks and figured something clear would be cute. Though I have about 50 glass vessels of some sort, glass isn't the best idea for a nursery. (Can I still call it that even though she's 16 months, climbing, running, and talking?!). Well when looking around the house I came across an old animal cracker container I'd saved. It was a good size and I figured I could use it for something down the road.
If you don't have any contact paper lying around, consider these alternatives:
1. Use scrapbook paper or gift wrap + adhesive (like I did for this project).
2. Run to HomeGoods or TJ Maxx and grab some. It was $4 on clearance (from $5.99) and literally every time I've visited either of those stores, they've had some in stock.
3. Don't be cheap and lazy like me and smear peanut butter on the container to get the sticker residue off.
And in case you're wondering, these blocks were one of Nadia's Christmas gifts. I didn't splurge on the ones I mentioned in this post, but I love this set! They're not ultra modern but a bit fresher than traditional blocks. I got them from Zulily but you can find them here.
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AlgoSpan, the specialist market infrastructure provider, is pleased to announce that as of 1 August 2013, customers of AlgoSpan will be able to connect to TOM MTF over "AlgoNet".
Dr Rami Habib, co-founder and director of AlgoSpan quotes "We are delighted to connect The Order Machine to the AlgoSpan Low Latency infrastructure. Now AlgoSpan clients can trade on TOM from any one of our existing Exchange Datacentres over "AlgoNet". In a fragmented and competitive market, we are increasingly seeing trading firms and fund managers looking at alternative venues for liquidity and price improvement. TOM is gathering a lot of interest and we are very happy to be able to offer TOM as an alternative venue to our clients".
Willem Meijer, CEO of TOM, "TOM has now realised a significant market share of more than 25% in Dutch equity & index options and aims for a market share of 30% - 40% by year end. We are therefore very pleased that more and more trading firms are connecting to our market via connectivity specialists such as AlgoSpan."

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Application Note: Confocal Raman Imaging – Depth profiling of polymer films and coatings
15 January 2008
The importance of coatings and films necessitates an efficient technique for investigating the structure of these materials.
Confocal Raman Microscopy is a powerful tool for non-destructively imaging the chemical composition of the components of the film or coating. This Application Note describes the use of the WITec alpha300 R to measure confocal and Raman images generally and for the polymer coating of an orange juice container.


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In april didnt got my periods. Please help it ws suppose to due 24 th of april bt today its like 15days up. My periods are irregular nd neither got my periods nor got any positive lines on tool test till today. M heavy with stomach pain. Please help.
I am in my 9th month of pregnancy. I am suffering cold lightly so please give me suggestion for home remedies.
Hi, I'm pregnant. Im in 3 trimester. My TSH level is 5.56.Does it causes any effect to the baby? Please confirm. Also let me know how to prevent hypothyroidism.
I'm Rachel age is 25 years. Im suffering irregular periods since 5 months. Then I did scan in that pcod. Then doctor advised tab duphaston 10 mg. It is kk to take for me or in future any problems in that to take.
Maine period k next day hi sex kiya h aur mere piriod ki date aage pichhe hoti rhti h. Kya mai pregnent ho skti hu. Agar ha to upay bataiye please.
It's been 1 month 17 days up i'm not getting period pregnancy test negative but experiencing urine infection and backache severe pimples and sometimes mild chakkar. What should I do?
She is expecting her date but its being one day and not getting her date she is doubtful that she is pregnant and its been 7 days before so which medicine should take to avoid pregnancy. Please suggest.
Hii. I got married in November.. But my hymen not break. But after 4 months my hymen breaks and comes to blood my vagina. It is possible to after 4 months marriage breaks hymen.
I had sex on the 30 the of December but my partner did not cum I side me I still had unwanted 72 but I had sex yesterday again that is 2 Jan do I need to take an ipill or you wanted 72 again? Are there chances for me to get pregnant?
I am 30 weeks pregnant with AFI-20.8 cm. My doctor said amniotic fluid is more and prescribed tablet aspirin. Could you suggest me is it safe and right medication for this?
I am 24 years old and a mother of 2 girls (7.5 years & 5 years) by cesarian. I had tried of copper T after my elder daughter but it seemed to harm me in case of stomach ache and access bleeding. I removed it and found that in a short period of time I was pregnant with my 2nd child. Now from nearly 5 years I am having everyday contraceptive pills. So please suggest me something if they are alright then please name me a good one to have.
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Odontalgia or severe toothache is characterized by extreme pain or inflammation of the tooth and its surrounding areas. The excruciating pain that you might experience may stem as a result of gum infection, tooth decay, infection of the dental pulp, abscess and due to certain other reasons like extraction or filling of the teeth. Another key reason for extreme toothache is the fact that a number of heart problems, such as myocardial infarction and angina tend to affect your dental health negatively.
While some toothaches might occur sporadically, they might pose a danger against your overall well-being in the long run, if the condition is left untreated. Homeopathy can serve as the perfect antidote to your toothache problems and its effects are noted to be significantly higher when it comes down to the question of long-term consumption. Here is a list of homeopathic medications that might prove to be a pain alleviator for your dental complications:
- Hepar Sulph and Silicea: Root abscess responds positively, to both Hepar Sulph and Silicea. For fever accompanied with occasional chills due to severe toothache, Hepar Sulph is considered to be the perfect remedy and tends to significantly decrease the level of swelling and pain. On the other hand, if your face swells and there is an incidence of gum inflammation, Silicea must be used to numb the effects of root abscess.
- Plantago: Plantago is noted to be the most commonly prescribed medicine for toothaches and for treating sensitivity. The pain extending to the ears from the teeth receives maximum relief due to the effects of Plantago. It might have to be taken internally or applied externally depending on the severity of the toothache and its accompanying conditions.
- Staphysagria: Sensitivity is best taken care of by Staphysagria and resolves the problem of worsening of toothache, when any drink or food is consumed. Bleeding gums and excess salivation is also another aspect that is looked after by Staphysagria.
- Arnica: Tooth extraction and filling may often lead to the consequence of nerve-wrecking pain in the gums and the affected area. For this, Arnica is prescribed to assuage the nerve pain and must be taken in along with Hypericum, another homeopathy medicine, for best results.
- Merc Sol: Problems of halitosis and excessive salivation that tend to occur simultaneously with toothaches can be solved by a dosage of Merc Sol. Bleeding gums, looseness of teeth and sensitivity are all taken care of by the same medication.
- Hecla Lava: For jaw swells along with toothache, you must always opt for Hecla Lava. The effect is instantaneous and relieves both swelling and pain.
- Chamomilla: Chamomilla serves as the best remedial homeopathic medicine for easing heat sensitivity that is likely to worsen the existing toothache. Drinks and food, either hot or cold, can then be consumed easily because of the numbing effect of this medicine. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Homeopath.
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When you’re trying to conceive a baby, waiting for your next period can be a test of patience. If your menstrual cycle varies from month to month or if you haven’t been keeping track of your cycle dates you may not even be sure of when your period is to begin. However, a missed period is not the only sign of pregnancy. Here are ten others signs to watch out for.
- Sensitive nipples: As your hormone levels increase so does the blood supply to the breasts and nipples. This can make you feel extra sensitivity in the form of a tingling sensation around the nipples.
- Nausea: Morning sickness affects most pregnant women but some women are spared this experience. Morning sickness can start as early as four weeks into the pregnancy and is marked by feelings of queasiness and an urge to vomit. Despite its name, morning sickness can affect a woman at any time of the day.
- Frequent urination: A combination of surging hormones and a higher volume of blood in the body can make your kidneys work extra hard. From the 6th week of pregnancy onwards, women find themselves urinating more frequently. This may also be accompanied by a burning sensation.
- Food cravings: Cravings for ice cream, pickles etc. is often joked about when it comes to pregnancy, but this can be one of the first signs of pregnancy. After conceiving a baby, a woman is likely to go off certain flavours even though they may be things she liked otherwise. You may also notice a metallic taste in your mouth and change in your sensitivity to the smell of things as well.
- Tiredness: As the body gears up to nurture a growing foetus, mothers find themselves abnormally tired. Pregnancy hormones also add to this feeling along with making you upset and emotional. This fatigue is often highest in the first and third trimester.
- Darker nipples: Pregnancy hormones can also cause changes in the appearance of your skin. One of the first noticeable changes is darkening of the nipples. Your nipples may also become more erect and the bumps around them may become more pronounced.
- Spotting: It is easy to mistake light bleeding for a period, but if you are pregnant this is known as implantation bleeding. The reason for this spotting is not known but it occurs as the fertilised egg settles into the uterus. This spotting may also be accompanied by mild cramps.
- Bloating: Pregnancy hormones can make you feel bloated especially in the abdominal area. This feeling is similar to the feeling some women have just before their menstrual cycle begins.
- Mood swings: Pregnancy hormones affect neurotransmitters in the brain. For some women, this can cause heightened emotions while for others it can lead to depression and anxiety.
- High basal body temperature: Basal temperature refers to your lowest body temperature and is usually taken as soon as you wake up. If your basal temperature has been higher than normal for more than two weeks consecutively, it may be a sign that you are pregnant. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a gynaecologist and ask a free question.

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When the first Armata tanks roll out of factories, Russia will become a trend setter in modern tank warfare.
"In fact, Russia here is a trendsetter. If the Armata tank recommends itself, then the world will have to think about it. Major manufacturers of armored vehicles have to build counterparts," Evseev told Radio Sputnik.
The new tank is based on the new Armata Universal Combat Platform, on which not only tanks are built, but also infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled artilleries, armored recovery vehicles and armored personnel carriers will be based.
The new Armata platform is therefore meant to replace older Russian MBTs and APCs that are currently used by the Russian military.
The Russian Defense Ministry showed its new tank during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 9. The tank is operated by a crew of three, sitting in an armored capsule at the front. The tank's main armament includes a 7.62 mm remote-control machine gun and a 125-mm smoothbore cannon.


UFC 153 nearly fell apart when it lost its main and co-main event bouts on the same day, but a bunch of "fill-in fighters" saved
Anderson Silva toyed with and then destroyed Stephan Bonnar to cap off his 16th win inside the UFC Octagon, while growing his legacy once again.
Watch the UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar post-fight press conference live on Saturday, Oct. 13, shortly after the main event, on MMAWeekly.com. Courtesy of the
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira proved the strength of Jiu Jitsu in his second round submission victory over Dave Herman in the co-main event at UFC 153.
Just about everyone has tagged Glover Teixeira as the next great light heavyweight prospect, and he did his part to prove it correct on Saturday
Jon Fitch overwhelmed Brazilian prospect, Erick Silva in their Welterweight clash at UFC 153 from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Following a strange ending in their first fight after an accidental eye poke, Phil Davis wanted to leave no doubts in his rematch with Wagner
Demian Maia was too good for Rick Story recording a first round submission victory at UFC 153 from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro,
UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar live results and play-by-play on Saturday, October 13, in Rio de Janeiro. The main event features Anderson Silva vs. Stephan
UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar quick results on Saturday, October 13, in Rio de Janeiro. The main event features Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar.
Reinvigorated, UFC 153's Chris Camozzi heads into Saturday's showdown with Luiz Cane ready to impress the Brazilian crowd and his bosses, hopefully snatching a post-fight
Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion Daniel Cormier found out along with the rest of the world on Friday that the upcoming Nov 3 card he
Things get emotional leading up to the next fight and Roy Nelson's fighters continue to criticize his coaching style.
Anderson Silva vs. Stephen Bonnar, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Dave Herman, Glover Teixeira vs. Fabio Maldonado... Check out the UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar extended
Following his fight and win over Ed Herman at UFC 150, Jake Shields tested positive for a banned substance and has been suspended six-months by
Did you miss the UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar weigh-in? Watch it now on MMAWeekly.com.
UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar full weigh-in results. Main eventers Anderson Silva and Stephan Bonnar easily made weight in preparation for their Saturday night showdown.
Jon Jones is listening to the fans and opening up to the idee of facing Chael Sonnen in his next UFC title defense.
Watch the UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar weigh-ins live on Friday, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT, on MMAWeekly.com. Courtesy of
Kevin James and Bas Rutten sat down recently with MMAWeekly.com Reporter Conner Cordova to talk about the movie, the UFC, and how it all came
It's a tough road to get to the UFC and even tougher to win a championship, but Anderson Silva says the hardest part is staying
Last Friday was a very dramatic and traumatic day for UFC lightweight Jeremy Stephens, and his teammate Myles Jury was there when the whole situation
He asked for it, and he got it. Former PRIDE and UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira plans to use the hometown crowd as motivation
Hear why Jon Fitch thinks he'll have no problem derailing Erick Silva's hype train at UFC 153 on Saturday night in Brazil.
Fabio Maldonado heads into his UFC 153 bout with Glover Teixeira with a powerful motivator in his corner, his late father.
VADA (Volunteer Anti-Doping Agency) has offered to test Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin ahead of their fight at the TUF 16 finale, but at least
UFC president Dana White has been battling Meniere's disease for months, but he's finally getting ready to take the fight to the operating table.
Anderson Silva may have a lot on his mind in terms of future fights, but Jon Jones isn't one of them.
Despite its aborted attempt at holding Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II in a stadium in Brazil, the UFC is targeting a stadium show in
Watch the UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar pre-fight press conference live on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, on MMAWeekly.com.
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meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. For your own comfort, you are welcome to bring your own chair. Some of the members meet informally prior to the meeting (6:30) for a bite to eat – bring your own food and beverage. Please feel free to join us.
- In a Book Club Far Away by Tif Marcelo, Tuesday, May 25th @ 7:00pm
- The Clover Girls by Viola Shipman, Tuesday, June 29th @ 7:00pm
- The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin, Tuesday, July 27th @ 7:00pm
- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Tuesday, August, 31st @ 7:00pm

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This past fall Brass Band Northwest began searching for exceptional high school musicians to stand in front of the band and perform a solo. Our first guest performer will be Jonathan Holder from Olympia. He plans to perform the “Slavische Fantasie” by Carl Höhone in June 2019. We look forward to working with Jonathan.
If you are a talented high school or middle school performer, get in touch and perhaps you could be the next student to Stand In Front of the Band!


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Two days ago I gave you the long signal on Bitcoin, the price hit the stop-loss, but I re-entered the position next to the stop-loss level, as a result I am in 5% profit now. You know this long signal was generated by true MACD divergence and indicators which showed the whale’s buying activity next to $41000. Thus, my long trade now is still active.
If we see at the local picture the price now is trying to break through the extremely important level. Here is the Weekly Central Pivot, Trendline Resistance and the local Supply Zone. The price have to break above the $43300 with the large volume and find support above it if we want to see an uptrend development. The volume is increasing when the price approach to this level, but I am not exclude a small correction from this point.
Bitcoin is trying to break important resistance!


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Our client, a Local Authority in central Buckinghamshire are looking for a Principal Planning Officer on a permanent basis. The area is currently going through some exciting growth and the working environment and offices of the Council are second to none.
To work for a flexible working environment within a multi-disciplinary development team and act as one of the Council’s principal technical experts on statutory planning and development matters, providing an efficient high quality planning service to applicants.
They will assist the Development Team Leaders and other managers to understand the impacts of Government legislation in these areas and inform local decision making. They will contribute to the review, development and implementation of strategy and policy and the delivery of the Council’s statutory duties with regard to planning and development. They will be responsible for the oversight of complex delegated planning decisions.
In addition they will implement overall performance standards for these service areas and provide proper monitoring of objectives and standards using benchmarks as necessary to improve service delivery. The post holder will assist with identifying training needs for staff delivering these services, and will ensure that staff are sufficiently trained and competent to deliver effective and dependable investigations and outcomes.
The postholder will be expected to provide expert advice, guidance and information to internal and external stakeholders on planning schemes and proposals and research, evaluate and prepare delegated and committee reports as well as attending complex appeals, inquiries and hearings. They will support officers in the development team with more complex decision making and the development of skills associated with their role.
Who are we looking for?
Ideally, you will have a Level 6 (or above) qualification in Town Planning and eligible for (or ability to achieve) corporate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. With great knowledge and experience of handling complex planning applications, public inquiries, appeals and enforcement matters.
You will need to demonstrate your experience of negotiation with the development industry to achieve improvements to schemes and maximise community benefits and have a thorough knowledge and experience of legislation and best practice in relation to planning and development and experience of translating this into working practices
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A Full Service Highway Contractor in Need of a Loan
When companies are stuck in neutral, BSC helps push them forward. When a full service highway contractor needed cash, we approved a $1 million loan, giving them the working capital to get them moving again.
A Wastewater Treatment Company in Need of a Quick Cash Infusion
When companies are sinking, BSC helps them stay afloat. A wastewater treatment company with two locations in Ohio needed a quick cash infusion to purchase new equipment. We moved fast, and their equipment is now installed and running.
A Landscape Contractor Facing Foreclosure
When a business is stuck in the mud, lenders turn to BSC. The secured lender held a note on the real and personal property of the company. They were ready to foreclose when Big Shoulders Capital stepped in and purchased the note. We are now working on a succession plan for the owner’s son to buy back the assets and control the company.
A Steel Fabrication Business in Need of a Loan
After a drop in demand from its energy clients and a change of ownership at its bank, a steel fabrication business suddenly found itself struggling. Big Shoulders Capital quickly provided a $3MM term loan alongside the existing lender’s mortgage and line of credit, providing a working capital injection to help the business get back on its feet. The company soon stabilized and was able to pay back the entire loan within just 12 months.
A New York Woodworking Manufacturer In Need of Refinancing
Big Shoulders Capital closed on a refinancing solution to support over 200 jobs at a New York woodworking manufacturer that has been an important employer in the town for over 40 years. Despite the company having a challenging 2017, BSC was able to move very quickly to provide a Machinery and Equipment term Loan solution that helped the owner generate liquidity to fill current orders and allowed the existing bank to reduce their exposure. The banker was pleased to retain the client relationship and satisfy internal banking requirements. The company is thrilled to have additional working capital to keep up with customer demand.
A Houston metal fabricator was at risk of failing, until we put them on our shoulders.
With sales in a tailspin, the twenty-year-old minority-owned machining
company couldn’t make their debt payments, and their bank called their loan in February 2017. Nearly the entire 30-person staff was laid off. Area banks refused to throw them a lifeline, wary of any company imperiled by the oil and gas market problems. They were on the brink of liquidation.
Then they called Big Shoulders Capital. Click here to view the case study.
A Large Manufacturer Facing Liquidation
Big Shoulders Capital worked with a large manufacturer to take out their very fatigued lender. By providing this funding solution, the company avoided liquidation, retained their employees, and ultimately refinanced with another lender. The lender was able to quickly appreciate a great recovery and avoid further distractions and expenses. We were uniquely positioned to provide this lending solution for the manufacturer and bank when other companies could not.
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Big Shoulders Capital provided a loan to an equipment rental company that had recently filed for bankruptcy. Because of the bankruptcy, the company could not find any lenders to provide working capital and fund equipment purchases. We recognized the opportunity in this business and were able to provide a loan when no other lender could.
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A 38-YEAR-OLD Bolivian man has been arrested after his daughter called the police for help after apparently being threatened with rape.
The 14-year-old girl reportedly scaled onto her fourth floor balcony in an apartment block in the centre of Valencia and cried out for help, claiming her father was trying to rape her.
She clung onto the guide brackets that held up the washing line as she shouted to passers by below.
Neighbours of the family tried to break down the apartment door to lynch the man but it was heavily locked.
The police arrived shortly after and arrested father while the girl was taken into custody for routine questioning.

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Remote camera systems are beginning to catch on as valuable environmental monitoring tools. As the need for richer situational data increases, visual evidence is gaining importance as a key component of a comprehensive monitoring solution.
Here are 10 things you should know about remote camera systems and their benefits:
- Camera systems reduce the need to constantly transport personnel for reconnaissance purposes, saving both time and money.
- Portable camera systems can be deployed in areas too dangerous or inconvenient to have people in, such as in fire or flood danger zones.
- Cameras equipped with infrared capabilities allow for the tracking of fire hot spots. This can be extremely helpful when mopping up a fire, especially at night, as hot spots may not be visible to the human eye.
- They allow you to keep an eye on areas you may have other sensors in, providing visual confirmation of events like water level changes or forest fires, without having to physically be on site.
- Depending on supported profiles, some systems are camera agnostic, allowing users to attach any compatible camera to best suit their needs, like infrared or panoramic units.
- Camera systems excel at monitoring smoke and air quality, as they can track smoke and cloud movement.
- Some portable cameras can be rapidly deployed, making them invaluable in emergency response situations as an extra set of eyes.
- Depending on their software platforms, some allow you to track long-term changes using time-lapses.
- Of course, they add an element of added security with their inherent surveillance capabilities.
- Properly equipped systems also have video capabilities, allowing users to watch and record high definition clips.
BONUS: Systems with Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities allow for intelligent interactions and decision-making with compatible sensors, i.e. a temperature sensor triggering a photo being taken and sent to relevant users.
With all of these benefits and more, remote camera systems can be an extremely valuable tool in environmental monitoring networks, especially when working in conjunction with other sensors. The FTS Remote Automated Observation System (RAOS) is a solution that can provide the entire list of benefits, promising Complete Situational Awareness. Learn more here.


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The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) became effective on April 25, 1971. The FCRA is a group of acts contained in the Federal Consumer Credit Protection act, such as the Truth in Lending Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Congress substantively amended the FCRA upon the passage of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (“FACT Act”). The FACT Act created many new responsibilities for consumer reporting agencies and users of consumer reports. It contained many new consumer disclosure requirements as well as provisions to address identity theft. In addition, it provided free annual consumer report rights for consumers and improved access to consumer report information to help increase the accuracy of data in the consumer reporting system.
The identity theft rights summary includes the identity theft rights granted to consumers by FACTA, including the right to place fraud alerts on their credit reports, to block businesses and credit bureaus from reporting information in their credit files that is a result of identity theft, and to obtain from businesses information about accounts or transactions in their name that result from identity theft. The identity theft rights summary will be provided by consumer reporting companies to consumers who contact the agencies because they believe they are victims of fraud or identity theft.
The general consumer rights summary includes, among other things, consumers' right to see their credit files and know when they have been used against them, to correct inaccuracies, and to opt-out of unsolicited offers. The summary also notes that, in addition to identity theft victims, active duty military personnel have additional rights under the FCRA and FACTA. This general summary of rights updates the current summary, which credit reporting companies provide to consumers with their credit reports. The furnisher and user notices explain to businesses their duties under the FCRA.
The FCRA contains significant responsibilities for business entities that are consumer reporting agencies and lesser responsibilities for those that are not. Generally, financial institutions are not consumer reporting agencies.
In addition to the requirements related to financial institutions acting as consumer reporting agencies, FCRA requirements also apply to financial institutions that operate in any of the following capacities:
- Procurers and users of information (for example, as credit grantors, purchasers of dealer paper, or when opening deposit accounts).
- Furnishers and transmitters of information (by reporting information to consumer reporting agencies, other third parties, or to affiliates).
- Marketers of credit or insurance products.
Financial institutions are subject to a number of different requirements under the FCRA. The statute contains some of the requirements, while others are in regulations issued jointly by the FFIEC agencies or in regulations issued by the Federal Reserve Board and/or the Federal Trade Commission.
The Dodd-Frank Act granted rulemaking authority under the FCRA (except for §615(e) (identity theft) and §628 (disposal)) to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) and, with respect to entities under its jurisdiction, granted authority to the CFPB to supervise for and enforce compliance with the provisions of the FCRA and the implementing regulations.
The CFPB structured the examination procedures as a series of modules, grouping similar requirements together. The modules contain general information about each of the requirements:
- Module 1 Obtaining Consumer Reports.
- Module 2 Obtaining Information and Sharing Among Affiliates.
- Module 3 Disclosures to Consumers and Miscellaneous Requirements.
- Module 4 Financial Institutions as Furnishers of Information.
- Module 5 Consumer Alerts and Identity Theft Protections.
Summaries of Rights and Notices of Duties Under the FCRA and FACT Act: Publication of Final Guidance on Model Disclosures
Summaries of Rights and Notices of Duties Under FCRA and FACTA.pdf
The CFPB required that the standard FCRA notices that refer to the FTC must be updated by Jan. 1, 2013 to reflect the role of the CFPB under the FCRA. Part 1022 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
Appendix I to Part 1022—Summary of Consumer Identity Theft Rights
Appendix I to Part 1022—Summary of Consumer Identity Theft Rights (Spanish)
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MicroBilt - Summary of Consumer Rights (Spanish)
MicroBilt - Summary of Consumer Rights (Spanish).pdf
Appendix K to Part 1022—Summary of Consumer Rights
Appendix M to Part 1022—Notice of Furnisher Responsibilities
Appendix N to Part 1022—Notice of User Responsibilities
H-1 Model form for risk-based pricing notice.
H-1 Model form for risk-based pricing notice.pdf
H-2 Model form for account review risk-based pricing notice.
H-2 Model from for account review risk-based pricing notice.pdf
H-3 Model form for credit score disclosure exception for credit secured by one to four units of residential real property.
H-3 Model form for credit score disclosure exception for credit secured by one to four units of residential.pdf
H-4 Model form for credit score disclosure exception for loans not secured by residential real property.
H-4 Model form for credit score disclosure exception for loans not secured by residential real property.pdf
H-5 Model form for credit score disclosure exception for loans where credit score is not available.
H-5 Model form for credit score disclosure exception for loans where credit score is not available.pdf
H-6 Model form for risk-based pricing notice with credit score information.
H-6 Model form for risk-based pricing notice with credit score information.pdf
H-7 Model form for account review risk-based pricing notice with credit score information.
H-7 Model form for account review risk-based pricing notice with credit score information.pdf
MicroBilt - Sample Adverse Action Letter (Spanish)
MicroBilt - Sample Adverse Action Notifications (09-16-16)
MicroBilt - Credit Reports for Collections Notice
MicroBilt - Credit Reports for Collections Notice.pdf
MicroBilt - UDAAP Procedure
MicroBilt - Military Act Lending Compliance
MicroBilt - Military Act Lending Compliance.pdf
MicroBilt - CCPA Statement
MicroBilt - CCPA Statement.pdf
MicroBilt – California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 ("CCPA")
MicroBilt - California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA).pdf
MicroBilt - Data Broker Registry Under CCPA (CRA Exceptions)
MicroBilt - Data Broker Registry Under CCPA (CRA Exceptions).pdf
CCPA - HIPAA Amendment
CCPA - HIPAA Amendment (09-28-20).pdf
MicroBilt – California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 ("CPRA")
MicroBilt – California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 ("CPRA").pdf
MicroBilt – Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act ("VCDPA")
MicroBilt – Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act ("VCDPA").pdf
MicroBilt – Colorado Privacy Act ("CPA")
MicroBilt – Colorado Privacy Act ("CPA").pdf
MicroBilt - Utah Consumer Privacy Act ("UCPA")
MicroBilt - Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA).pdf
MicroBilt – Connecticut Data Privacy Act ("CTDPA")
MicroBilt – Connecticut Data Privacy Act ("CTDPA").pdf
California Employment Screening – Use of Credit Reports
MicroBilt - California Use of Credit Reports for Employment Purposes.pdf
New York City Credit Report Restrictions & FADV Sybersecurity Survey
New York City - Restricts Requests or Use of Credit Reports for Employment.pdf
New York City Salary History Inquiry Law
New York Shield Act
EU – U.S. Privacy Shield Invalidated
Final Rule on Consumer Disclosures related to Debt Collection
MicroBilt - Colorado Affirmation Form For Employment Repealed
Landlords Property Managers the ADA
State Laws Limiting Use of Credit Information For Employment
MicroBilt - I-9 Employment Eligibility Verifcation Update
MicroBilt - I-9 Employment Eligibility Verifcation Form
MicroBilt - I-9 New Employment Eligibility Verifcation Form
MicroBilt - I-9 Employment Eligibility Verifcation Instructions
In October 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued guidance applicable to background screening companies and landlords who engage in tenant screening. The FTC highlights four key responsibilities of such background screening companies (considered consumer reporting agencies) covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), specifically:
- “Follow reasonable procedures to ensure accuracy.
- Get certifications from your clients.
- Provide your clients with information about the FCRA.
- Honor the rights of applicants and tenants.”
The FTC opines on what “reasonable procedures to ensure accuracy” are (and those should be read to apply to employment screening as well). The FTC maintains: “[c]ertain practices may be indicators that a background screening company isn’t following reasonable procedures. For example, if a report lists criminal convictions for people other than the applicant or tenant – for instance, a person with a middle name or date of birth different from the applicant’s – that raises FCRA compliance concerns. Other examples that raise FCRA compliance concerns include screening reports with multiple entries for the same offense or that list criminal records that have been expunged or otherwise sealed. Another indication that a company’s procedures might not be reasonable are reports that list housing court actions, but do not include the outcome of the action – for instance, that a case was resolved in the tenant’s favor.”
Background screeners should also note that the FTC calls out reports with multiple entries for the same offense, the reporting of expunged or sealed records, reports with no dispositions, and finally, the failure to use a middle name to ensure accuracy.
Please see the following materials from the FTC:
Screening Tenants New FTC Guidance
What Tenant Background Screening Companies Need to Know About the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Using Consumer Reports What Landlords Need to Know
Employers - Criminal Background Check Policy
Employers should be aware that in 2012 guidance on the use of criminal history records in employment, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission made clear that blanket prohibitions on employment based on criminal history are frowned upon due to the potential for discrimination.
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Recently, various of active social events devoted to homeless families in Gyumri got tremendous feedback from users social-media. The reaction spread like wildfire due to web-world. It all started with Tigran Hamasyan's concert and it rolled like a snowball and gradually started to grow. It's not only people from Armenia that have joined. Charles Aznavour, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the athletes of Real Madrid C.F. and F.C Barcelona expressed their willingness to assist the homeless of Gyumri. On Saturday, in Liberty PUB a charity event was held in participation with Haik Solar & Arni Rock. The all amount of money collected during the evening will go to the fundraising for homeless families of Gyumri.
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A burger begins with its most simple components: the meat and the bun. The meat, particularly, is important in setting the stage for high quality and taste. You need to make sure the burger you are consuming is not simply any on a regular basis floor beef, however a fastidiously chosen mixture of cuts that present texture, taste, and quantity of fats. Grade-A, in addition to Prime beef, are a should — floor in-house is even higher — and one thing much more particular reminiscent of Wagyu or Kobe beef is perhaps on the menu. (Simply bear in mind that actual Wagyu beef is uncommon and false labels abound within the U.S. restaurant sphere; ask questions on the restaurant if that you must for readability.)
When it comes to toppings, freshness is essential. Some eating places will go so far as to craft their burgers with seasonal components for optimum freshness; a ripe, juicy, native summer time tomato on a burger is a significantly better consuming expertise than one imported in the midst of winter. Past that, balancing these components can also be important. With costly components, slightly can go a great distance. In the event you’re making your burger with shaved truffles, caviar, and foie gras, all these opulent toppings can get muddled within the combine. Higher to go slightly extra easy and deal with only a couple, high-quality toppings than put the entire kitchen sink on the burger.

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Government agencies can enjoy expanded broadband communication coverage with the help of Low Earth Orbit satellite services like the one offered by Hughes, according to Rick Lober vice president and general manager of the government, defense and intelligence systems division at Hughes Network Systems.
In an article Hughes released Wednesday, Lober underscored that LEO satellites can provide coverage to remote areas that cannot be reached by other forms of communication while still offering low-latency internet connection in support of a variety of applications like videoconferencing or VPN access.
Lober added that the company has already demonstrated the efficacy of remote LEO service by providing broadband network connectivity to a government outpost located in the Arctic.
According to him, LEO services can be made part of a broader, multi-path network, complementing other connection options like geostationary satellite services, thereby ensuring communication resiliency through redundancy.
The same network can be managed with the help of software-defined wide area networking, which allows for the switching of transport options without user intervention.


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The City of Fruitland Park is seeking a community development director under the city manager. Must have knowledge with the administration and enforcement of land development regulations; comprehensive plan; concurrency and growth management; and strategic planning; possess effective communication skills, and work with related planning organizations and the public.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, architecture, urban design etc. Six years’ experience in planning, engineering, architecture, urban design or related field combined with preferred planning work experience in government.
Salaried exempt position $70,000 to $80,000 with full benefits.
Details and applicaiton: https://www.fruitlandpark.org/hr/page/community-development-director


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Little Bow MLA meets Vulcan Town council
Town council had a chance to share any issues it had with the Little Bow riding’s MLA during its Jan. 27 meeting.
Ian Donovan said he met with the council to see what issues there are and what council thinks about the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI).
The Town wants the MSI funding to stay current, said Donovan.
“There’s lots of infrastructure that needs to be kept up on,” he said, adding, “overall, the town is in pretty good shape.”
Another issue the Wildrose MLA has been hearing about is the assisted seniors living facility the Town has been investigating.
With aging demographics, some people want the option to age in place in a facility that allows an independent lifestyle while also providing care, said Donovan, adding he’s heard a lot of positive feedback about the proposal.
Donovan said he got the impression council was working well together.
As the riding’s MLA, he wanted to extend “the olive branch” and also wanted the Town to know he’s willing to advocate on its behalf.
As a member of the official opposition, Donovan said he takes a different approach than other opposition members.
He prefers to work with the government to look for positive solutions instead of just nay-saying everything.
“You still have to hold the government accountable,” said Donovan, who was driving to Edmonton for the annual Farm Tech when he spoke with the Advocate on Jan. 28.
“But more often than not, there’s a positive way to find a solution,” rather than just sitting back and pointing out everything that’s wrong, he said.

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Ford 8 Cylinder Engines. Ford introduced the Flathead V8 in their affordable 1932 Model B, becoming a performance leader for decades. In the 1950s, Ford introduced a three-tier approach to engines, with small, mid-sized, and big block engines aimed at different markets.
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Although Ford's 390 cubic inch eight-cylinder engine was first produced for the 1961 production year, it was not a popular engine choice until the mid-1960s. The 390 is perhaps most notable for being the first big-block engine installed in the Mustang in 1967, although it was replaced by the 428 engine in the...
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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) made its fourth quarter (January 1 – March 31) payment, totaling $1,087,950, to the City of Brantford for hosting Elements Casino Brantford.
During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023), Brantford has received $5,148,353. Since the gaming site opened in November 1999, Brantford has received $96,279,529.
These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site.
“OLG’s Municipal Contribution Agreement payments are building strong communities where people and families can enjoy a high quality of life,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “These revenues help support local program and critical infrastructure, making a real difference for gaming host municipalities.”
OLG is proud to share proceeds of casino gaming with local communities, contributing to economic recovery, infrastructure development and job creation. Payments to host communities are part of OLG’s commitment to Ontario – 100 per cent of OLG’s profits are reinvested in the province.
Over the past seven years, service providers have invested approximately $2 billion in private sector capital investment across the province. Since 2017, these investments have led to the development and opening of seven new casinos, one planned development and additional gaming expansions and non-gaming amenities.
Since 1994, host communities have received nearly $2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue.

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), for the first time held a Student Summit on Saturday, 05 August 2017, at Sena Malancha, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka aiming to motivate prospective students about Chartered Accountancy (CA) profession and to show how CA profession can be a great career path to be a successful business leader. With the theme ‘Chartered Accountancy: Pathway to Business Leadership’, the summit was a gathering of 400-450 students mainly participated from prominent public and private universities in Bangladesh.
Apart from this, ICAB successful members who are heading corporate functions and businesses holding the positions of Chairman/Managing Director/CEO also participated in the programme. Additionally, Vice Chancellors, Deans & Chairman of Business Departments of different universities, ICAB Council Members and Past President were present in the programme.
ICAB president Adeeb Hossain Khan FCA opened the summit by delivering welcome remarks while director(Technical) Mahbub Ahmed Siddique FCA moderated the programme. ICAB Vice President (Education and Training), Mostafa Kamal FCA delivered a presentation on CA education and ICAB Student Summit Organizing Committee Chairman and Council Member Mahmudul Hasan Khusru FCA made the concluding remarks.
Among the successful Chartered Accountants, Ahmed Raihan Shamsi FCA, Chief Executive Officer, Accenture CIS Limited & Managing Director, Communications, Media & Technology, ASEAN, Akhter Matin Chaudhury FCA, Chairman & Managing Director, NUVISTA Pharma Ltd., Parveen Mahmud FCA, Past President -ICAB & Managing Director, Grameen Telecom Trust, Md. Samsul Alam Mallick FCA, Managing Director, New Zealand Milk (BD) Ltd., Noor-E-Khoda Abdul Mobin FCA, Managing Director and CEO, Emerging Credit Rating Ltd., and KhondkarAtique-e-Rabbani FCA, Managing Director, The Computers Limited gave motivational speeches for the students and inspire them for studying Chartered Accountancy.
Different CA Firms participated in the programme by setting their stalls in the venue to attract the students to get admission in their firms. Representatives from CA Firms provided information related to exemption policy, scholarships, Articleship, CA entry criteria, etc to them.


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Formal prose and an excess of daily details slow the pace somewhat, but there’s still much to enjoy in this intimate work. Readers wary of a recovery-based or religious memoir can relax: the author does not linger for long on either aspect, choosing to use them as illustrations, and her brief conversations with God will also resonate with nonbelievers as she struggles with universal concerns and questions.
Ghielmetti’s story offers valuable lessons for women who feel driven to take care of everyone else at their own expense. Perfectionists will see that the world will not come to an end if they loosen up and allow others to help. She demonstrates that middle age is not too late to learn the value of a little selfishness. Finally, she shows that personal growth requires doing things that are scary—though maybe not every day—and encourages readers to take each day one step at a time. Anyone who needs a nudge in the direction of self-indulgence will find a very pleasant one here.
Takeaway: Women of a certain age, particularly those who are perfectionists, will enjoy this blend of memoir, travelogue, and self-help advice.
Great for fans of Elizabeth Tallent’s Scratched, Robin Romm’s The Mercy Papers, Andrea Martins’s Expat Women.
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As I was thinking about Shalom and Wholeness this week I was reminded about my need to take time to Savor the gifts and goodness of God.
To savor is to enjoy something completely!
Do I enjoy God’s goodness?
Am I paying attention to the gifts God is giving me each day?
Am I savoring the moments and the gifts along the way?
Sometimes the calendar gets so filled up with activities and responsibilities that I miss the sweetness of God’s love for me.
Sometimes I’m so distracted by the news, or my fear,
that I lose even the desire to taste and see.
I too often forget my need to savor.
In my heart I do know that God is love
And God is good
And God provides gifts for me!
If I’d only open my eyes and take time to see them!
I want to savor the colors I see and really see them!
The greens of the lettuce and the blue of blueberries and the dark purple of good wine.
I want to savor that hug from a friend and the kiss from my spouse.
I want to watch for dragons in the clouds and take the time to smile.
I want to learn how to savor God’s goodness in the glimpse of a deer in the woods
And a good cup of coffee or a fresh cup of tea.
To savor a sunset, a rainbow, a field filled with sunflowers
Or a good piece of chocolate.
Take a chance and savor the goodness of God around you today.
Drop the old packages you are carrying so you can receive and savor the new gifts Jesus has for you!
Buy a piece of good chocolate and taste and see that the Lord is good and has good stuff in store for you and me today, this hour, this moment.
It’s the only day we have to enjoy and savor.

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Making the right choices can be the key to surviving those turbulent teenage years; but when it comes to food, the problem is there is often too much choice.
Schools work incredibly hard to ensure that they’re serving food that is nutritionally balanced, and adhering to national standards. They also invest in creating welcoming, inclusive dining spaces. But despite all this effort, outside the school gates young people are being enticed by high fat, high salt and high sugar foods.
One quarter of takeaways in the UK are located within a five-minute walk of a school. Cheap deals perfect for a teenage budget encourage them to pick up hot sausage rolls and energy drinks for a breakfast on-thego, share a bucket of fried chicken with friends during lunch hour, and queue for their 4pm sugar fix as soon as the school bell rings.
The Children’s Food Trust’s latest State of the Nation report showed that more than three quarters of 13-15 year olds buy food or drink outside school at least twice a week. It also revealed that almost three quarters of 11-18 year-olds regularly consume energy drinks, despite the potential risks, such as obesity, poor dental health, caffeine overdose and Type 2 diabetes.
Tackling the crisis
So what can we do about this problem? Our research suggests that 90% of parents think schools should adopt a stay-on-site policy, with 67% agreeing that children would eat more healthily if they weren’t allowed to leave school for lunch. This can help schools and teachers too, increasing sales in the dining room, helping pupils to turn up on time in the afternoons and allowing staff to focus on behaviour in school rather than outside. Having a packed lunch policy in place ensures that food brought into school meets the same criteria as that which is served up inside.
We know that forbidden fruit is often all the more tempting, so it’s important schools go further in supporting their students to make healthy choices, taking an ‘all school approach’ to encouraging healthy lifestyles. This could include creating and offering healthy, savoury meals and snacks during cookery lessons, out of school clubs, charity events and celebrations, rather than sweets and cakes high in sugar and fat. Or exploring the links between healthy food and mental and physical wellbeing in PSHE, P.E and science.
In addition, teachers have to take into account that Ofsted inspectors will also look at the extent to which schools are successfully supporting students to gain knowledge of how to keep themselves healthy and make informed choices about healthy eating and fitness.
Give students control
Empowering young people to take control of their own health can also be a great catalyst for change. Councils can use their planning powers to reduce access to less healthy food outside the school gates, and a number of local authorities are already doing this with great success in Leicester, Tower Hamlets and East Northants. Perhaps your school council may want to do some lobbying themselves. Schools can also ask young people to get involved in creating menus and marketing for their own canteens, so they can advise school business teams, as customers, what it is they want to see and what prices are reasonable for them.
Steering students away from the sugar Shangri La that awaits them outside the school gates is not easy, but by making small changes and encouraging your school community to unite in the fight for good health, young people might slowly begin to choose a different path.
About the author
Jo Nicholas is head of research and evaluation at The Children’s Food Trust.


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May 2, 2011 - 2:41 AM
I have read a lot of the information already posted on the Bernina Express - both train and bus but cannot just pull it all together. i think the Bernina express starts from Chur not from Zurich once a day only. It seems the train terminates at Tirano and a bus learves from there to Lugano. I have accommodation booked at Como and would want to get off the bus there. Alternatively i believe there is a boat from Tirano to Varenna on Lake Como. How can all this be fitted together into a one day trip, preferably with one booking via the Swiss Travel system?
Alternatively i would consider Zurich to Flueren by train to then join the William Tell Express and continue to Como by train.
I have very little time to get this in place and will appreciate your advice.

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Every year since 1998, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society have sponsored the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). About the GBBC (taken from their website): “The GBBC was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. Now, more than 160,000 people of all ages and walks of life worldwide join the four-day count each February to create an annual snapshot of the distribution and abundance of birds.”
Last year, members of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society (NSVA) surveyed the Bowman Library property in conjunction with the GBBC. They counted 150 birds representing 38 different species! This year’s GBBC runs over 4 days; February 14 – 17, 2020. The NSVA has generously agreed to count birds on the library’s property again this year. Information on protocols and entering your data can be found on the Great Backyard Bird Count website. Anyone with 15 minutes can participate. You don’t even have to go outside - you can count the birds you see on your feeder while looking out the window! Winter is a good time to get to know your local resident birds year-round. The library is well stocked with books to help you identify which birds you are seeing. We also have books about different species of birds including: hummingbirds, bluebirds, ravens, waterfowl, penguins, shore birds and raptors.
Our collection includes books on bird feeders and building birdhouses. Perhaps a good winter project would be to construct a birdhouse. While you're thinking of spring and future gardens, take a look at the books on planting for native wildlife, attracting birds and pollinators to your property.
My favorite category of bird books are the bird stories. Books about bird intelligence such as The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman, migration stories such as Living on The Wind: Across The Hemisphere With Migratory Birds by Scott Weidensaul and human interactions with birds two examples are The Feather Thief by Kirk Johnson and Flights of Fancy: Birds in Myth, Legend and Superstition by Peter Tate. There are many other books related to birds: Birds in flight : The Art and Science of How Birds Fly by Carrol Henderson and The Ravenmaster and The Secret Life of Owls to name just a few. If you want to go back to a primary source the Writings and Drawings of John James Audubon are also in our collection. Most of our non-fiction bird books will be found in the stacks beginning with the Dewey Decimal number 598. Bonus! We have many fascinating documentaries featuring birds! The documentary films related to birds are also shelved by the Dewey Decimal System beginning with number 598.
- 10 Ways to Help Birds: This go-to list includes everything from purchasing Duck Stamps to paying it forward to the next generation
- Seven Simple Actions: We prepared this popular list expressly for the #BringBirdsBack movement
- Put Seven Simple Actions on Your Fridge in a handy checklist format in English or Spanish
- Be an Influencer and share a printable version at club meetings and bird walks.


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As a child, one of the things I hated was cleaning my teeth. If fact, even now my family love to tease me about my oral hygiene and remind me how slack I was when I was younger. The thing is, at the moment I am having the last laugh with a completely cavity-free set of teeth. I admit that it must be mostly luck as it’s true that I was pretty slack with tooth brushing in the past, and even now it’s something that I have to consciously remind myself to do each day.
One of the only things I can really connect my good fortune in the oral health department with, is the fluoridated water we have here in Adelaide. My family have always used tap water in favour of bottled water, and even though we sometimes mixed it with cordial growing up, we still drank from the tap a lot.
I am not going to lie, I am the worst when it comes to going to the dentist, which means that looking after my teeth at home is crucial to maintain my current record with cavities. So when I was sent some natural, fluoride free toothpastes from Weleda and Lush, I was interested to learn why some people opt for fluoride-free toothpaste and whether it could be detrimental to the health of my teeth and gums.
The Fluoride Free Argument
I had never thought about going fluoride free so I was surprised to learn that it was even a choice you could make. I was very curious to know why someone might opt for a fluoride free toothpaste. When I was discussing my findings with my sister, she confessed that she uses a fluoride free toothpaste, not for health reasons, but because it is important to her to use cruelty free brands, and she is yet to find a cruelty free fluoride toothpaste.
Even though fluoride inhibits bacteria’s ability to produce acids that weaken teeth, and remineralizes areas where acid damage has already occurred, it’s still a toxin. Overdosing on fluoride can actually cause a type of tooth decay called dental fluorosis, and some studies have noted possible links to osteoporosis, thyroid problems, endocrine problems and cancers. Back in the 50s fluoride was actually used to treat hyperthyroidism, because it is thought to bring the function of the thyroid down. A high enough dose of fluoride, ie ingesting half a tube of toothpaste, could even prove fatal for a young child. Probably the most compelling piece of evidence against the use of fluoride is that instances of tooth decay seem to be dropping at a steady rate, whether or not the area has fluoridated water or not. in 2001 a study conducted by the US Centre for Disease Control stated that increased amounts of fluoride in tooth enamel did not equate to lower rates of cavities.
With fluoride being added to drinking water in many countries around the world, people who have concerns about the health risks of ingesting fluoride may have a hard time avoiding it. People who wish to limit or eliminate their intake of fluoride argue that adding fluoride to drinking water is ‘mass medication.’ Fluoride is not an essential mineral to the body, it’s not added to any multivitamins for example, so aside from its effects on plaque and tooth enamel, it doesn’t have any other benefits. If you want to limit your intake of fluoride in a country with fluoridated water, you would have to use bottled water for all of your drinking, cooking and teeth cleaning. Carbon filters such as Pura Tap and Brita,do not remove fluoride.
Using a fluoride free toothpaste is another measure to limit the intake of fluoride. Fluoride free toothpastes are often free of sodium laureth sulfate as well, which is a detergent and foaming agent known to cause skin irritation and often avoided by people who prefer plant based skincare. Instead these toothpastes use gentle abrasives like salt and bi-carb soda, xylitol and sorbitol which neutralises acid in the mouth and helps to stop bacteria from sticking to teeth, and essential oils (peppermint, spearmint etc) for freshening the breath.
The Argument For Fluoride
There is little doubt that most dentists and oral heath care professionals recommend fluoride as a way to maintain healthy teeth. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral and is actually present in water already, the amount is artificially raised in some countries to optimum levels for protecting tooth enamel. When children eat or drink fluoride in small doses, it enters the bloodstream and becomes part of their developing permanent teeth. Fluoride toothpastes and treatments strengthen teeth from the outside and speed up remineralization. Also, most importantly, acids are less able to damage tooth enamel strengthened by fluoride.
Back in medieval times, when sugar was not widely available, cavities in teeth were rarely seen. In fact, skulls that have been found by archaeologists from that time, where most people ate an entirely grain based diet, often have a full set of healthy teeth. The introduction of sugar had a negative impact on oral health and the discovery of the effects of fluoride on teeth, have made a huge difference worldwide. Fluoride is particularly effective as a preventative to acid attacks and has shown to be beneficial to the forming adult teeth in children.
Over the last few years there has been research into the effects of fluoride being added to water and some speculation as to how effective it actually is in preventing cavities, however there seems to be little doubt that fluoride does have a positive impact when supporting forming teeth in children and when used in toothpaste and fluoride treatments. Anecdotal evidence suggests that children who drink bottled water in favour of tap water, or who use natural toothpastes, have more cavities than children who ingest and apply fluoride topically. Dentists and dental therapists are the ones who see the effects of fluoride every day, and they are certainly still recommending its use.
Although tooth decay seems to be on the decline, even in areas where the water does not have added fluoride, it has been proven that overall oral hygiene is better in areas where natural water fluoridation is higher.
Weleda Natural Toothpaste
When I first tried the Weleda Salt Toothpaste, I thought I hadn’t used enough. It doesn’t contain any SLS so there is no foam, and I’ll be honest, it feels weird. I read a review that suggested you should put it onto a dry toothbrush so I tried that as well. The Salt Toothpaste is minty and salty, and is a brown colour, which is rather shocking at first. It kind of liquifies in your mouth and if you use too much, as I did at first, it does tend to try and escape (gross, I know). The toothpaste is quite gritty and at first I noticed that it really hurt my gums, especially where my two top teeth meet in the middle. However, it didn’t take long to get used to the sensation and for my gums to feel less sensitive. The abrasives in this make your teeth feel so clean and your breath is left fresh. I don’t notice much difference with a wet or dry toothbrush, but the liquid nature does lend itself to being used in the shower, so if it runs down your chin, you’re not making a mess.
The Calendula Toothpaste doesn’t foam either but it has a thicker texture so it feels a little more cushioning on the gums. It’s less abrasive than the Salt Toothpaste but still leaves your teeth feeling squeaky clean. The strangest thing about the Calendula Toothpaste is that it doesn’t contain peppermint. It took a little while to grow on me, but I really enjoy the aniseed taste it has, and because it’s quite strong, it definitely freshens your breath and gives your mouth an overall clean feeling. The best part is that you can drink right after and not be assaulted with that awful mint/sweet combo. Being peppermint free is also good for those people who might be taking homeopathic remedies and need to avoid mint.
Lush Tooth Powder and Toothy Tabs
Lush tooth products are the opposite of the Weleda in terms of foam, they foam so much! They use bi-carb soda as an abrasive which gives your teeth that lovely smooth feeling. I have to admit that I am not a fan of the Toothy Tabs as I just find them too difficult to break down. Perhaps that is user error, but the Tooth Powder eliminates the problem of having chunks floating around your mouth, so I naturally gravitate towards them for the ease of use.
To use the Dirty Toothy Tabs, you just nibble the tablet between your teeth and then use a wet toothbrush to scrub your teeth. The minty, herby flavor is very strong and freshens breath well. I find that half a tab is all I need and when I use a whole one, the foam runs down my chin. Unfortunately, these need to be kept away from water, so they are ideal for travelling (no leakage) but they are no good to be kept in the shower. These might be handy for keeping in your handbag with a small toothbrush, or in your office drawer.
Tooth Power is used by dipping your wet toothbrush into the power and then brushing. These have a perfect amount of foam for my taste, it’s cushioning on the gums but doesn’t burst out of your mouth. The flavours are fun too! Tooth Fairy has a mild strawberry flavour, which is something a bit different, although it doesn’t leave you with that typical minty fresh breath feeling. But, it’s perfect for eating and drinking right after, especially if you clean your teeth and then eat breakfast. Ultrablast is mint and wasabi, which concerned me, but it’s a very pleasant cooling sensation in your mouth. Again, these need to be protected from coming into contact with water and I was worried about the powder clumping up after having the wet toothbrush dipped in, but no problems so far. I have brought the Ultrablast to work with me, and (for the first time ever) I look forward to brushing my teeth when I feel like a bit of a freshen up.
Fluoride Toothpaste VS. Fluoride-Free Toothpaste
The benefits of fluoride-free toothpaste are many and varied. Some people believe that the negative health effects outweigh the positive, while others claim that their oral health is better than ever without it. This post will discuss both sides of the argument to help you make an educated decision about whether or not you should use fluoride-free toothpaste in your home.
In the United States, fluoride toothpaste is a common commodity. In 1937, during an epidemic of brown teeth in Colorado Springs-a result of poor dental hygiene and naturally high levels of fluorine in the water supply-local dentists discovered that brushing with it helped prevent cavities caused by decay due to bacteria. Since then, evidence has shown that this type of toothpaste helps fight plaque buildup while strengthening enamel at the same time.
So what are some benefits? Fluoride toothpaste can help strengthen your teeth’s enamel against erosion; reduce or eliminate bad breath; decrease sensitivity to hot and cold foods or drinks; provide relief from dry mouth symptoms such as sore throat, headache and hoarseness; protect you against cavities and dental carries; reduce the risk of tooth decay in adults, children, teens and seniors.
Toothpaste without fluoride is available at most grocery or drug stores across America-but how does it work? Some say that this type offers a better clean than “traditional” toothpastes because they use natural ingredients like charcoal powder or baking soda instead of chemicals to create a slurry on your teeth. Others claim that since there’s no fluoride added, you can feel more comfortable brushing after eating acidic foods such as orange juice. And just like regular paste, toothpaste without fluoride also helps fight plaque buildup while strengthening enamel at the same time (although some brands might not include certain additives). So what are some cons? Those who are fluoride-free claim that the negative health effects of using it outweigh the positives.
A common argument against this type is how easy it can be to overdose on toothpaste since there’s no warning label informing you when too much has been used (in contrast, regular paste always includes a warning). It also doesn’t help fight cavities or plaque build-up as well because these are what make your teeth stronger and healthier in the first place. And finally, those who say their oral health is better than ever without fluoride use point out that brushing with just water helps keep your mouth clean while naturally killing bacteria along the way; plus they don’t have to worry about any dangerous side effects like dental fluorosis-a condition which affects teeth enamel due to overexposure to fluoride.
Fluoride-free toothpaste for kids
Many parents worry about the risks of using fluoride-free toothpaste for their kids since they’re more vulnerable to infection and have a low immune system. While this is true, brushing with just water can help kill harmful bacteria while refreshing your mouth at the same time; plus it’s easy on little ones’ sensitive mouths which are still developing.
Some say that there aren’t any benefits to using fluoridated toothpaste-that it doesn’t offer healthier teeth or fresher breath like many believe-but evidence proves otherwise: its use has been linked to decreases in cavities and dental carries caused by decay due to plaque buildup as well as an increase in bone mineral density (which helps prevent osteoporosis). And again, some people claim that their teeth are in better shape without this type of paste because it’s not poisonous and they don’t have to worry about the negatives that come with using it.
So what should you do? If your dentist recommends fluoride toothpaste, then go ahead and use it and if he or she doesn’t mention anything either way, there’s really nothing wrong with giving both types a try for yourself. That said, be sure to brush twice daily (morning and evening) as well as floss every day so you can keep your mouth clean at all times!
Fluoride-free toothpaste for sensitive teeth
Many people with sensitive teeth find that brushing their teeth with fluoride-free toothpaste relieves the sensitivity they experience when eating foods like ice cream, apples or even watermelon. And since this type is made without chemicals and just natural ingredients (like charcoal powder), some believe it’s gentler on your mouth as well-avoiding any irritation you might otherwise feel from regular paste. But although this may be true for many brands, there are also those who say that not using fluoridated toothpaste can lead to a buildup of plaque in hard to reach areas; which then creates bacteria and acidity over time because of how close these substances come into contact with each other. This can put you at risk for cavities if untreated-which means more sensitivity.
So what should you do? Well, if your teeth are sensitive and the regular type of toothpaste irritates them, then there’s no harm in brushing with a fluoride-free brand instead. And just like any other product on the market: read reviews to find out which brands work best for those who have this condition, don’t forget to brush twice daily (morning and evening) and always floss as well!
Fluoride free toothpaste for babies
Parents want their kids to have healthy teeth and happy mouths, but many also worry about the safety of fluoride free toothpaste for babies. And if this is your concern as well-know that it’s still a good idea to use some type of paste on them: brushing may be more important than ever because they’re susceptible to infection (as mentioned before) so better dental care will lead to an improved immune system overall. But what should you do when looking for one? Well, there are plenty out there with natural ingredients that don’t include any chemicals or anything harmful like artificial sweeteners; all while being safe enough for little ones who can’t spit things out right away because of how young they are! Some say these types taste better too .
So what should you do? If your little one is in need of toothpaste and they don’t like the taste or consistency of regular paste, then there’s nothing wrong with trying a fluoride-free variety instead. And remember: brushing twice daily (morning and evening) helps to provide them with healthier teeth and fresher breath so it makes sense to keep this up even if they’re not old enough yet!
Fluoride free toothpaste for adults
A big reason that people switch to fluoride free toothpaste is because they’re looking for healthier teeth; which can be achieved by brushing with a non-fluoridated paste. But what’s the difference, you ask? Well, this type doesn’t contain any chemicals or artificial sweeteners and instead leaves your mouth feeling cleaner (as opposed to just tasting clean). And since it contains natural ingredients like charcoal powder, some claim that it whitens their teeth more than if they were using regular toothpaste as well. So what should you do? If you want better oral health but don’t think the fluorinated kind is right for your sensitive gums/mouth: then try out those without!
Fluoride-free toothpaste for dogs
Many pet owners would love to have their furry friends share in the dental benefits of fluoride-free toothpaste, but it’s not recommended. Why? Well, since this type is made without chemicals and just natural ingredients (like charcoal powder), some believe that it can be gentler on your dog’s mouth as well-avoiding any irritation they might otherwise feel from regular paste. But although this may be true for many brands, there are also those who say that not using fluoridated toothpaste can lead to a buildup of plaque in hard-to-reach areas; which then creates bacteria and acidity over time because of how close these substances come into contact with each other. This can put them at risk for cavities if untreated-which means more sensitivity. So what should you do? Well, if your dog’s teeth are sensitive and regular types of paste irritate them, then there’s no harm in brushing with a fluoride-free brand instead. And just like any other product on the market: read reviews to find out which brands work best for those who have this condition; don’t forget to brush twice daily (morning and evening) and always floss as well!
Fluoride free toothpaste for gum disease
People will switch to a fluoride-free toothpaste if they’re looking for healthier teeth; which can be achieved by brushing with this type and not the other. But what’s so different about these, you ask? Well, it doesn’t contain any chemicals or artificial sweeteners-leaving your mouth feeling cleaner (as opposed to just tasting clean). And since it contains natural ingredients like charcoal powder, some claim that it whitens their teeth more than if they were using regular toothpaste as well. So what should you do? If you want better oral health but don’t think the fluorinated kind is right for your sensitive gums/mouth: then try out those without!
The consensus of many dentists agree that while there are benefits to using this type of paste, there are also drawbacks that come with it. For instance: while they can be gentler on your mouth and may give you whiter teeth in the process; some say these types don’t clean as well-leaving behind food particles and other substances (that regular toothpaste would have otherwise removed). So what should you do? If your little one is in need of toothpaste and they dislike the taste or consistency of regular brands then there’s nothing wrong with trying a fluoride free variety instead. And remember: brushing twice daily (morning and evening) helps them achieve better oral health so it makes sense to keep up this habit even if they’re not old enough yet!
Can fluoride-free toothpaste be swallowed?
It is highly advised that you do not swallow this type of paste at all. If swallowed, it can lead to stomach irritation and upset-along with vomiting as well. So what should you do? Be sure only to use fluorine free toothpaste for the time being (until your kids are old enough) so they don’t accidentally ingest any! And remember: brushing twice daily (morning and evening) helps them achieve better oral health so it makes sense to keep up this habit even if they’re not old enough yet!
My Final Thoughts
Wow, this is a hard one. When I first started researching this post, I reached out to my aunt who is a Dental Therapist, and she is firmly on the fluoride side. I trust her advice as she works with children’s teeth every day and sees first hand the effects of including, and not including fluoride via water and oral care products. Plus, how can I explain my cavity free smile?
But then I saw that the World Health Organisation has reported that millions of people around the world are suffering from side effects of ingesting too much fluoride through high levels in natural water sources. Over 10 million people in China are thought to suffer from skeletal fluorosis. Along with recent studies suggesting that fluoride is not as helpful as originally thought at reducing cavities, it is concerning to me. The US Department of Health and the US Environmental Protection Agency announced in January 2011 that they would like to set the recommended level of fluoride at the lowest end of the optimal range to prevent tooth decay, and to me, that seems like the most reasonable option for artificially fluoridated water.
- Will I start to avoid tap water and fluoride toothpaste? No
- Will I continue to use fluoride-free toothpaste? Yes
- Am I concerned about the effects of using fluoride-free toothpaste? No
I have learned a lot about fluoride and fluoridated water and I am definitely thankful to live in country where the levels of fluoride in drinking water (even if they are manually set) are safe. I no longer have any hesitations about using fluoride free toothpaste and I am enjoying the options from Lush and Weleda.


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