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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In two weeks, voters will pick a new Jacksonville sheriff during a special election on August 23. Tuesday, the candidates talked to potential voters at a forum with the Northside Business Leaders group at the Jacksonville Zoo.
The candidates spoke directly to influential business owners. They were asked about gangs, crime and transparency.
Four of five candidates handled some direct and critical questions during a forum on the Northside, moderated by Duval County Property Assessor Jerry Holland.
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LaKesha Burton had COVID two weeks ago. She no longer has it, however, she was not able to attend because she is recovering from side effects of the virus.
The candidates all have law enforcement experience, but they tried to separate themselves with their answers. Each candidate had a different view on police transparency to the public and civilian review board.
“My first day in office, I am going to sign an agreement with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to have them investigate all police involved shootings as well as all in custody deaths,” Ken Jefferson said.
Jefferson, a Democrat, said there would also be a concurrent internal investigation and a commission of civilians to hear from the public.
T.K. Waters, a Republican, says JSO is already transparent, but more can be done.
“We have to do better and we will do better but I have some plans in place to be able to direct message individuals in our community so they will understand what’s going on in our neighborhoods,” Waters said. “Civilian review boards, I am not in agreement with a review board.”
Wayne Clark, a Democrat, also responded. “What I am proposing to do is to have an internal dashboard, that when we get a complaint, you will know we got a complaint,” Clark said. “I can’t list the officer, I can’t list the specifics because of confidentiality until we decide what we are going to do with the officer.”
Clark also wants officer involved shooting and in custody deaths investigated by FDLE and a trained civilian oversight committee.
Tony Cummings, a Democrat, says money is being wasted with officers living in other counties and JSO needs to be more open.
“Folks, we need transparency and trust from the community and the only way we are going to get that is if we invite them inside the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office with a body of their own peers to make sure we are doing right by your tax dollars,” Cummings said.
Jacksonville has had its share of violence. The candidates had different definitions of gangs and how to counter them effectively.
“We need to know who those people are and we need to give them a space to change and we need to come down with the full weight of law enforcement,” Clark said.
Cummings responded, “We don’t have a gang problem in Jacksonville.”
Jefferson said, “As the sheriff what I would do is infiltrate those areas by building a relationship with the community that surrounds the gangs.”
“I built a program in the sheriff’s office where we go face up with these young men all over our community,” Waters said. “We will continue to work and get better and continue to push. I am so done with seeing young men killed all over these streets.”
In addition, each candidate felt disappointed about the delay in action during the Uvalde mass shooting in Texas, that left children and teachers dead and said that they and their leadership would have immediately went inside the school.
All of the men say they are Christian and pro-life but Cummings believes a woman should decide what happens to her body.
The candidates were also asked, “What’s JSO greatest challenge?”
Cummings said the agency is wasting money and does not need more officers.
Jefferson said there needs to be better proactive police community relations.
Waters said officers need the proper resources.
Clark also called for better police community relations and better money management.
Although Burton could not attend the forum Tuesday, she said she will be attending the News4JAX debate Wednesday evening at Jacksonville University. The debate starts at 8 p.m. and you can watch it on Channel 4, The Local Station, News4JAX.com or on the News4JAX+ smart tv app.

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The Bloody Lullaby
Robots, detectives, femme-fatales, gunslingers…and that’s just the main character. ED-E Blanks is the cyborg private enforcer of a major film studio mogul in Earth’s far future, who is tasked with solving a series of murders at The Canteen: a bar where film studio stars (excused from wartime service) cater to soldiers on shore leave. But as stars and soldiers continue to die, The Canteen and the safety it provides for its stars is imperiled and ED-E must work with the eccentric Detective ‘Stubs’ Collins to catch Earth’s first serial killer in generations, before The Canteen is shuttered forever…and the propaganda boost it provides to soldiers across the cosmos is lost. As ED-E begins to dive deeper into the case, she must contend with celebrity clones (like her bartender Bogey), rival studio assassins, solving her predecessor’s murder, and slowly figuring out who she was before she was revived – ED-E is an InDent, someone who willed their body and services after death to a studio mogul in exchange for riches and special consideration in life. But ED-E quickly begins to realize the mogul who owns her contract may have more sinister motives than just keeping a bar open and she must figure out who she can trust in a world of fake sets, fake props, and fake people before the secrets and lies of her previous life come crashing down around her.
A sci-fi noir, THE BLOODY LULLABY draws on Hollywood’s storied past and actual events from The Hollywood Canteen (which served soldiers during World War II) to create a strange-but-familiar future where nostalgia has revived the Golden Age of Film and the Studio system to support war in the stars. THE BLOODY LULLABY brings together hard-boiled detective fiction and sci fi to create a hybrid experience that feels both new and familiar, inspired by everything from Casablanca and L.A. Confidential, to Starship Troopers and Blade Runner.

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YSTV Trips is a series of programmes that focusses on YSTV's day trips, hikes or camping trips, in a behind-the-scenes format. It also leans into a VLOG-style vibe.
Episode 1: A YSTV Day Out in Malham Cove
The first episode of the programme was edited by Edwin Barnes and features the YSTV hiking trip to Malham Cove on the 4th November 2018. Originally, this trip was designed to be a training hike for the Three Peaks Challenge, planned by Stephanie Shires. It ended up being less of a training hike, but resulted in one of the most fun days for everyone involved. It also showed off the beauty of Yorkshire (Steph was very happy about that) and gave freshers a chance to get involved without working on a production.
It also wasn't suppossed to be filmed, but YSTV can hardly not bring a camera to whatever they do. In fact, the episode was compiled out of the footage and photos from Edwin Barnes, Thomas Schubert and Sam Hance.
The trip highlights included climbing around waterfalls, Joe and Piotrek chasing sheep and a shared dinner in some small town's wheatherspoon.
A big thank you has to go to Edwin's housemate Niall Collingwood, who drove the second car in order to bring along more members.
- Edwin Barnes
- Cal Cooke
- Niall Collingwood
- Olivia Gibbs
- Sam Hance
- Tom McGonagle
- Caroline Preynat-Viero
- Piotrek Przyborowski
- Thomas Schubert
- Stephanie Shires
- Lauren Voth
- Joseph Wharfe
Episode 2: YSTV goes Camping
The second episode features YSTV's camping trip to Scarborough from the 6th to 7th June 2019. This trip had long been in planning by Caroline Preynat-Viero and started the morning straight after the Love York Awards 2019 (leaving most attendees slightly tired). The video was edited by Thomas Schubert, narrated by Sam Hance and presented in the style of a nature documentary (including some After Effects animations). The video was released before Freshers' Week 2019 under the title Beautiful Yorkshire: YSTV goes Camping.
YSTV had booked a minibus for the two days in order to transport the campers around the country. It was driven sharedly by Edwin Barnes, Olivia Gibbs and Tom McGonagle (with everyone agreeing that Edwin was the best driver). Despite that, Edwin developed an unfortunate habit to forget buying parking tickets.
Despite Scarborough being the final destination of the trip, the team had several stops before arriving there::
The group's first stop was in Whitby, after a spontaneous recommendation by Edwin Barnes and Charlotte Rogers. There, everyone had lunch in the best Fish-and-Chips shop in town (where Jacob Boyle suffered an unfortunate posterior injury) and drew massive artworks in the sand of Whitby's beach (including a YSTV logo, a LA1:TV logo and... other things...).
Robin Hood's Bay
On their way down the coast, the team had another short stop in the small town of Robin Hood's Bay. The highlight of this trip included a short exploration of the town's creepy canal system - which was quickly abandoned due to being too creepy.
The main destination of the entire trip. As the group had decided it would only visit the beach the following day, YSTV quickly went shopping at Tesco before finally arriving at the camping site. Which was just a big empty field next to a farm with cute animals.
After setting up the tents (which had poor Tom McGonagle struggle a lot), a problem became obvious: The tent that Matthew Zeffertt had claimed would be big enough for six people was actually a four-man-tent. Which made sleeping a touch uncomfortable for everyone in that tent.
After a short BBQ, some beverages and a few rounds of Never Have I Ever and One Night Werewolf, everyone went to bed.
The next morning, the group packed down their camp and went into down, stopping by Wetherspoons and terrorising the local stores. After that, they made their way to the beach. Despite the sea being basically freezing, a few brave members went in anyway (Editor's Note: Some of them didn't. Which is understandable. It was actually painful).
On their way back to York, the group stopped in the small town of Pickering based on a recommendation by Olivia Gibbs (parts of her family came from there). Due to heavy rain, most of the team stayed behind in a warm, comfy pub, while Olivia, Edwin, Charlotte and Thomas explored the town. The entire trip concluded with an embarrassing game of bowling back in York.
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Episode 3: You Rock! (Trip to Brimham Rocks)
A slightly different episode to the previous ones, more in the vain of Behind the Streams content, perhaps due to the editor being one Sam Hance. The video itself is edited like a trailer for a coming of age indie film in which the group 'find themselves' on a trip to Brimham Rocks.
The trip itself was a fun day out simply due to Olivia Gibbs wanting to go on a walk somewhere. With her behind the wheel of the van, the group set off, getting lost on the way there and then spending the day climbing a lot of fancy rocks.
On the way back Olivia managed to scrape the side of the van and get it stuck in the entrance to a car park. After attempts to get unstuck by Olivia and Thomas Schubert, eventually a nice man came and helped get the van out. Then, Thomas Schubert managed to get the van stuck on a very busy traffic light. As a consequence, neither Tom or Olivia were favoured to become YSTV's preferred driver.
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Genre | Memoir
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Publishing Date | May 2020
A hilarious and heartbreaking memoir about an outlandish mother and son on an odyssey of self-discovery, and the rag-tag community that rallied to help them as the mother entered the final phase of her life.
Dan Mathews knew that his witty, bawdy, unhinged mother, Perry, was unable to maintain her fierce independence at seventy-eight—so he flew her across the country to Virginia to live with him in an 1870 townhouse badly in need of repairs. But to Dan, a screwdriver is a cocktail not a tool, and he was soon overwhelmed with two fixer-uppers: the house and his mother.
Unbowed, Dan and Perry built a rollicking life together fueled by costume parties, road trips, after-hours gatherings, and an unshakeable sense of humor as they faced down hurricanes, blizzards, and Perry’s steady decline. They got by with the help of an ever-expanding circle of sidekicks—Dan’s boyfriends (past and present), ex-cons, sailors, strippers, deaf hillbillies, evangelicals, and grumpy cats—while flipping the parent-child relationship on its head.
But it wasn’t until a kicking-and-screaming trip to the emergency room that Dan discovered the cause of his mother’s unpredictable, often caustic behavior: Perry had lived her entire adult life as an undiagnosed schizophrenic.
Irreverent and emotionally powerful, Like Crazy is a darkly comic tale about the perils and rewards of taking in a fragile parent without derailing your life in the process. A rare story about mental illness with an uplifting conclusion, it shows the remarkable growth that takes place when a wild child settles down to care for the wild woman who raised him.
Like Crazy, the story of Dan welcoming his aging mother into his home for the last few years of her life, strikes an incredible balance between earnest affection and morbid black humor. I have found this book hard to describe, which is usually a sign that something has touched me deeper than words can describe. But I will try!
For starters, this book hinges on the relationship between Dan and Perry; they share a dark sense of humor, a love for people and spontaneous adventures, and a passion for activism. Perry’s total acceptance of her son’s homosexuality is a beacon of pure goodness, and I was especially touched that so many of Dan’s ex-boyfriends remained close to Perry after their breakup. But no matter how great they are individually and together, it’s always hard to live to parent, never mind one who is physically and mentally unwell.
Perry isn’t diagnosed with schizophrenia until she is in her 80s and has a breakdown. It is heartbreaking to read about, but Dan is right for being in awe of her inner strength to survive so long with an untreated mental disorder. It felt very true to watch him understand in hindsight memories of Perry’s “quirks.” So often we normalize abnormal behavior because we don’t know to think differently.
It sounds a little cliché, but this book about Perry’s last few years is a true celebration of life. The way she is cared for and celebrated is beautiful, and though her ultimate passing is definitely sad, we are left with the knowledge that she had a full and meaningful life because of her resilience and the love of her family.
I loved everything about this book, from its content to its tone, which is irreverent and loving and overwhelmed and intelligent. I’m so grateful that Mathews shared his story with all of us.
What Makes This Book Queer?
Dan is a gay man whose ex-boyfriends make frequent appearance throughout, since his mom is a wonderfully supportive women who welcomes all people into her life. Eventually Dan meets Jack, a recently out man who offers all of the stability and support that Dan didn’t know he needed. So cute!
Who Would I Recommend This Book To?
I think anyone who has both a dark side and a sweet side will appreciate the dark subject matter of this book that is handled with love and black humor.
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Market Update 4.24.18 – Cboe Wants to Lower Bitcoin Futures Prices
Cboe Wants to Lower Bitcoin Futures Prices
The Managing Director of Cboe, Matthew McFarland wrote to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposing that the minimum increment on the exchange’s Bitcoin futures contract be lowered from 10 points (equaling $10) to 5 points (equaling $5). The letter proposed this change be incorporated either on May 1 or sometime after that date.
According to McFarland, the lowering of Bitcoin futures prices would have a positive impact on the product. He also said that the change should only be applicable to single leg transactions that involve only one contract, and not for spread trades.
Read the full story here.
Binance and Crypto Savannah Support Ugandan Economic Development
One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance, and Ugandan Blockchain firm Crypto Savannah are teaming up to support the East African country in economic development.
According to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, this partnership is to promote economic development in Uganda through employment generation as well as by attracting investments to the country. Uganda is considered one of the poorest countries in the world, with a GDP per capita of about $2,000.
Find out more here.
British Finance Guru Suing Facebook for Crypto Scams
The well-known personal finance guru from Britain, Martin Lewis, is suing Facebook for allowing cryptocurrency scammers to use his likeness in ads on the social media’s platform.
The founder of the famous blog, MoneySavingExpert said he was initiating high court proceedings against the social media giant in a personal capacity and not on behalf of his blog. He also announced that if the court awarded him damages from the suit, then all the proceeds would go to anti-scam charities.
Lewis said that over 50 fake ads using his picture have appeared on Facebook in the last one year. He stated that he has been fighting with the social media giant for all this time for letting scammers use his name to con other people and that he had had enough.
Read the rest of the story here.
Total Market Cap: Apr 24
In the last 24 hours, the volume of trade in the cryptocurrency market went up to $27.54 billion. The capitalization in the cryptocurrency market as also gone up to $417.18 billion.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Apr 24
Bitcoin’s price gained by 3.79% to $9202.22. The virtual asset’s trading volume went up to $8.35 billion and its market value also went up to $156.25 billion.
Ethereum Price Analysis: Apr 24
Ethereum jumped 6.22% to trade at a token price of $673.34. The cryptocurrency’s trading volume was up to $2.85 billion and its market cap went up to $66.6 billion.
State of the Top 10 Cryptocurrencies: Apr 24
The markets are officially in a bull run now. All top ten cryptocurrencies have gained in the last 24 hours. The highest gainer in the top ten list has been EOS, which gained 15.45% to trade at $13.30 per token.
- The price of Bitcoin gained 3.79% to $9202.22. The virtual currency’s market value is $156.25 billion.
- The price of Ethereum gained 6.22% to $673.34. The virtual currency’s market value is $66.6 billion.
- The price of Ripple gained 4.57% to $0.906802. The virtual currency’s market value is $35.49 billion.
- The price of Bitcoin Cash gained 9.43% to $1507.77. The virtual currency’s market value is $25.76 billion.
- The price of EOS gained 15.45% to $13.30. The virtual currency’s market value is $10.81 billion.
- The price of Litecoin gained 7.15% to $158.95. The virtual currency’s market value is $8.93 billion.
- The price of Cardano gained 3.46% to $0.295692. The virtual currency’s market value is $7.66 billion.
- The price of Stellar gained 4.06% to $0.383256. The virtual currency’s market value is $7.11 billion.
- The price of IOTA gained 5.36% to $2.16. The virtual currency’s market value is $6 billion.
- The price of NEO gained 5.47% to $79.02. The virtual currency’s market value $5.13 billion.


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Probiotics' side effects, if they occur, tend to be mild and digestive (such as gas or bloating). More serious effects have been seen in some people. Probiotics might theoretically cause infections that need to be treated with antibiotics, especially in people with underlying health conditions. They could also cause unhealthy metabolic activities, too much stimulation of the immune system, or gene transfer (insertion of genetic material into a cell).
"Probiotics applied topically sit on the skin's surface and prevent the skin cells from seeing the bad bacteria and parasites that can cause this immune system response," confirms Engelman. "This is known as 'bacterial interference,' as probiotics protect the skin and interfere with the ability of bad bugs like bacteria and parasites to provoke an immune reaction.
"Contrary to the current dogma that probiotics are harmless and benefit everyone, these results reveal a new potential adverse side effect of probiotic use with antibiotics that might even bring long-term consequences," Elinav said in a statement. "In contrast, replenishing the gut with one's own microbes is a personalized mother-nature-designed treatment that led to a full reversal of the antibiotics' effects." Segal added, "This opens the door to diagnostics that would take us from an empiric universal consumption of probiotics, which appears useless in many cases, to one that is tailored to the individual and can be prescribed to different individuals based on their baseline features."
Sugar is so easily accessible in Westernized cultures that it is easy to overindulge in it. But why do you crave it? There are several reasons. One, sugar usually means sucrose, which is composed of glucose and fructose. Glucose is the sugar in your blood, so consumption of sugar results in a temporary boost of energy. However, that blood-sugar spike causes insulin to be released to usher the sugar into cells for energy or fat storage, and shortly afterward your blood sugar drops. So then you feel a slump and reach for something to bring your blood sugar back up: more sugar.
The science on what probiotics do is still emerging. There is some hard evidence that suggests eating probiotic foods and supplements can have a beneficial effect on health. Other evidence suggests probiotics benefits are limited to those individuals in good health and should be avoided by those who suffer from certain serious health conditions. There is no research that demonstrates the risks or the benefits of probiotic supplements on children.
Made by fermenting the juice of young coconuts with kefir grains, this dairy-free option for kefir has some of the same probiotics as traditional dairy kefir but is typically not as high in probiotics. Still, it has several strains that are great for your health. Coconut kefir has a great flavor, and you can add a bit of stevia, water and lime juice to it to make a great-tasting drink.
Probiotics One Daily Support is easily one of our favorite probiotics right now and currently sits at #2 in our ranking of the best probiotics supplements. There’s a number of reasons why I like it so much, but the main one is I just felt SO much better while taking it! My stomach (which sometimes gives me issues due to IBS) felt great and I had a bit more energy than usual. I was also able to digest all my meals without any problems, a major plus! Further, Daily Support is very allergy-friendly, doesn’t require refrigeration and comes with a 60-day guarantee. So all-in-all, we gave Probiotics One 5 out of 5 stars and truly think it’s a REALLY great probiotic. Read the full review here… or click here to go buy it now!
The idea that bacteria are beneficial can be tough to understand. We take antibiotics to kill harmful bacterial infections and use antibacterial soaps and lotions more than ever. The wrong bacteria in the wrong place can cause problems, but the right bacteria in the right place can have benefits. This is where probiotics come in. Probiotics are live microorganisms that may be able to help prevent and treat some illnesses. Promoting a healthy digestive tract and a healthy immune system are their most widely studied benefits at this time. These are also commonly known as friendly, good, or healthy bacteria. Probiotics can be supplied through foods, beverages, and dietary supplements.
Quick note about some formulations with multiple strains (including this one): Take a look at the label below and you’ll see that the supplement contains a mix of strains, but the label just says there is a total of 20 billion CFUs (how they measure the amount of bacteria). This does not tell us how much of each particular strain there is, and we want to know that there are at least 1 billion CFUs per strain to get a beneficial effect.
Eating foods rich in good bacteria and using probiotic supplements may help provide protection from inflammatory bowel diseases, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. The evidence is stronger, however, for an improvement in ulcerative colitis, while Crohn’s disease may not benefit as greatly. In addition, there is ongoing research studying the role of probiotics in gluten issues, including celiac disease.
Taking probiotics can also help keep your urinary system working properly. While you might think that yeast imbalances or urinary tract issues are primarily women's problems, both are common in men as well, especially in those whose bacterial balance is off-kilter. Taking probiotics can help address these issues by encouraging the growth of good bacteria to crowd out unwanted yeast.10
Some yogurts contain the aforementioned bacteria; however, because they are sensitive to oxygen, light, and dramatic temperature changes, make sure to look for yogurts with “live and active cultures.” Many commercial yogurts are heat-treated or pasteurized, resulting in the loss of these valuable cultures. Learn more about the smart way to shop for probiotics.
As you progress with increasing dosages of probiotics internally, you may experience increased abdominal gas, upset digestion with diarrhea, headache, fever, muscle pain, brain fog, and/or anxiety. If the symptoms become too uncomfortable, decrease the dosage for a few days and try again. These symptoms are your body’s way of telling you that things—such as a die-off of pathogens or an awakened intestinal reflex—are changing.
A slightly more surprising result, however, seems to be the way that probiotics may impact some of the symptoms of autism. Autism and gut health have been discussed for some time, as patients with the disorder typically suffer from a large number of digestive issues. However, based on animal studies, it seems possible that altering the quality of gut bacteria might benefit not only the digestive system, but the abnormal behaviors in autism, too. In 2016, a case study of a boy with severe autism was reported. While being treated with probiotics for digestive problems, the patient spontaneously improved on the ADOS scale, a diagnostic rating system for people with autism. The score dropped from 20 down three points to a stable 17, and according to the report, ADOS scores do not “fluctuate spontaneously along time” and are “absolutely stable.”
Culturelle Probiotics, although very basic, is still a great probiotic supplement. The results I got from trying it were positive– I felt pretty good throughout the entire trial period. Although this product only contains one strain of probiotic, the one they chose is a solid one. The cell count is 10 billion, which is a good number for a daily probiotic. Lastly, Culturelle doesn’t contain any frequently-irritating ingredients like milk, dairy or gluten. Read the full review here… or click here to go buy it now!
Probiotic supplements are not drugs (in the United States), although super potent forms may be obtained through prescription. As such, they are not intended to treat or cure any diseases, mental or physical. Probiotics benefit and complement a healthy way of life filled with nutritious food, adequate exercise, restorative sleep, beneficial social engagements, reduced exposure to toxins, and hydration with clean water.
Method of delivery: "The probiotic needs to be able to survive the acidic environment of the stomach and reach the intestine," explains Dr. Nazareth. This can be optimized through the way you take the probiotic and what's included in the formula. "Some delivery systems to consider are time-released tablet/caplet, capsules with an enteric coating and/or microcapsules, and ones that contain prebiotics and the optimal combination of probiotics," says Lori Chang, a registered dietitian with Kaiser Permanente in West Los Angeles.
Because chronic inflammation is at the root of many diseases and health conditions, the fact that probiotics exert this effect in the gut, where 80 percent of the immune system lies, is crucial. The immune-boosting benefits of probiotics seem to be particularly helpful for the quality of life of seniors. Currently, research is underway to test whether probiotics can “reduce inflammation and improve gut immune health in HIV-positive individuals” who haven’t yet undergone treatment.
Walk into any grocery store, and you will likely find more than a few “probiotic” products brimming with so-called beneficial bacteria that are supposed to treat everything from constipation to obesity to depression. In addition to foods traditionally prepared with live bacterial cultures (such as yogurt and other fermented dairy products), consumers can now purchase probiotic capsules and pills, fruit juices, cereals, sausages, cookies, candy, granola bars and pet food. Indeed, the popularity of probiotics has grown so much in recent years that manufacturers have even added the microorganisms to cosmetics and mattresses.
Probiotics may also be of use in maintaining urogenital health. Like the intestinal tract, the vagina is a finely balanced ecosystem. The dominant Lactobacilli strains normally make it too acidic for harmful microorganisms to survive. But the system can be thrown out of balance by a number of factors, including antibiotics, spermicides, and birth control pills. Probiotic treatment that restores the balance of microflora may be helpful for such common female urogenital problems as bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, and urinary tract infection.
Probiotics have become buzzy in recent years: Celebrities including Lauren Conrad and Anna Paquin have been spotted carrying bottles of kombucha, a probiotic-containing fermented tea, and the probiotics market has been growing rapidly as more people pursue better health by taking probiotic supplements. Prebiotics are attracting notice too, but you may still be unsure of what exactly prebiotics and probiotics are. Here's what you need to know about them to decide whether taking supplements is right for you.
Bacteria in your digestive tract can be good or bad, according to the website Best Probiotic. It quotes the Royal Academy of Medicine England as blaming an imbalance between good and bad bacteria for causing 80 percent of all degenerative diseases. Probiotic supplements with "good" bacteria have become increasingly popular. They can aid the immune system, digestion and vitamin absorption, as well as prevent diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome. The website Women to Women recommends probiotics that combine saccharomyces, lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacteria in the billions. MayoClinic.com also recommends lactobacillus and advises looking for products that contain live, active cultures. You should always check with your doctor before adding any supplements to your diet.
If your child has a history of stomach problems that medicine doesn’t seem to help, adding a probiotic to his or her diet can help. We love the OLLY Kids Happy Tummy Gummy Supplements because they offer complete probiotic support in a kid-friendly gummy form. Each gummy has a blend of prebiotic, probiotic, and peppermint to help soothe upset stomachs. They contain 500 million CFU of Bacillus coagulans. This container comes with 30 gummies (to be taken once a day) and is recommended for children 2 years and older.
Probiotics contain 'good' bacteria, and that's exactly why we need them; because it's not just 'good' bacteria calling our gut home. Taking a probiotic supplement (along with a healthy diet) increases the number of good bacteria, reduces the number of bad bacteria and creates an environment that’s suitable for beneficial microorganisms, which improves our overall health.
We are clearly getting to the strain level by going beyond “Saccharomyces boulardii” and to “Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745”. They did a great job by actually putting it on the label so you don’t even have to contact the company to see exactly what strain you’re getting. (P.S. this is a well-researched strain that I highly recommend, especially for preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea.)
However, this particular probiotic does not contain any additional vitamins, minerals, or plant extracts like some of the other brands we have reviewed. The Probiotic Pearls are a great option for women looking for an introductory probiotic or one with less fuss, but likely won’t pack the same punch as probiotics that include mineral blends and added vitamins in their formulas. This probiotic was also not designed to treat or prevent urinary tract problems, and may not be as suitable as other brands for women with recurrent urinary tract infections.
Third-party testing: Lastly, it's important to remember that probiotics are an unregulated supplement. "Find out whether there is third-party data verifying the potency, purity, and effectiveness of the product," suggests Dena Norton, a registered dietitian and holistic nutrition coach. "Remember that dietary supplements aren't regulated, so you can't necessarily just trust the claims on the label." Check out AEProbio, a site that has compiled research on specific brands of probiotics available in the U.S., recommends Scarlata, and an NSF seal is always a good marker to look for.
MegaFood is our only top pick that’s certified vegan, as well as being gluten free and dairy free, making it a good choice for any food-sensitive or vegan probiotic seeker. It has fewer of our wishlist “general health” strains than Vita Miracle, but it still contains five. This could be a go-to if you eat vegan, even if you’re not recovering post-antibiotic.
Probiotics produce enzymes that help break down chemicals the average human gut has a hard time with, like the oligosaccharides in legumes. That results in less gastrointestinal distress and better absorption of nutrients. Probiotics also elicit an immune response that helps your body deal with harmful pathogens and other GI problems. The hard research, especially on recommended CFU dosages, is minimal, but it’s expanding as interest in the product does.
Your gut is diverse, so your probiotic should be too. Look for a supplement that contains multiple strains, sometimes listed as a proprietary blend. Inferior brands might only contain one probiotic strain such as Lactobacillus acidophilus. Aside from Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, probiotics may contain Strep. thermophilus and Saccharomyces boulardii, among others.
A popular dish in Japan consisting of fermented soybeans, natto contains the extremely powerful probiotic bacillus subtilis, which has been proven to bolster your immune system, support cardiovascular health and enhance digestion of vitamin K2. Natto can also contain vitamin B12, which is usually lacking in vegan diets. It’s also one of the highest plant-based proteins.
Most probiotics are like what is already in a person's digestive system. Some probiotics have been used for a very long time throughout history, such as in fermented foods and cultured milk products. These don't appear to cause illness. But more study is needed on the safety of probiotics in young children, the elderly, and people who have weak immune systems.
In the new study, the researchers analyzed information from 15 healthy volunteers who took either a probiotic product containing 11 strains of bacteria, or a placebo, for four weeks. The participants also underwent colonoscopies and upper endoscopies before they took the probiotics or the placebo, and again after the four-week treatment period. (An upper endoscopy looks at the upper part of the digestive tract.) During these procedures, the researchers took samples from inside participants' guts.
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After suffering from liquid nighttime but painless diarrhea for over a year (which I semi-controlled with one Imodium/day), I had a colonoscopy that gave a diagnosis of microcolitis. After the colonoscopy, I developed for the first time excrutiatingly painful gas pain in the LLQ. Usually this pain started during aerobic activity such as walking, but not always. Sometimes I woke up with it. CT scan revealed nothing. Will a probiotic help and if so, which would be best? There are so many it is hard to choose.
“Microbiome” refers to the trillions of bacteria and microorganisms that live on and in our individual bodies. “There’s increased recognition of the various ways that the microbiome affects our health,” Lebwohl tells me. “And with that recognition comes the true observation that many bacteria are good for us. This goes against the old idea that bacteria equal germs, which equal harm. It turns out that many bacteria keep us healthy and probiotics could potentially support that notion.”
Even if you’re not sensitive to dairy, though, probiotics that require refrigeration can be inconvenient; but there are now some that don’t need to be kept cold. For example, our probiotics are sealed in nitrogen blister packs to protect them from heat, as well as moisture and oxygen because the air can’t get in. Look for probiotics that are individually packed to protect the live cultures. If they just come in a bottle they could be losing potency from air getting in.
Coming in at a close second, our runner-up as the best probiotic for women is the Culturelle Women’s Healthy Balance Probiotic. As the #1 recommended brand by pharmacists, it is easy to see why so many women are turning to Culturelle for their digestive health. Featuring the LGG culture and a laundry list of other healthy bacteria, this probiotic offers a wonderful balance between digestive and feminine health. The Culturelle Women’s Healthy Balance Probiotic is also taken in an easy, chewable tablet and can even be taken during pregnancy, making it one of the most versatile formulas we reviewed!
Proponents claim that probiotics (meaning “for life,” as opposed to antibiotics) confer health benefits primarily by rebalancing the normal microflora in the large intestine (colon). There are many general types of bacteria used as probiotics (two common ones are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium), and many different species as well as strains within species. They have different physiological effects—and thus possibly different health benefits (as well as possible risks). Some yeasts, such as Saccharmyces, can also act as probiotics.
Another study by Elinav and his colleagues suggests that not everyone’s gut reacts the same way to probiotic pills. They studied samples of microbiomes from antibiotic users before and after they took supplements for four weeks. The good bacteria were found in the digestive tracts of some people. But in others, the bacteria were present only in stool samples, not in their digestive tracts, where they’re thought to be needed to improve health.
Better Health Review ranks Ultimate Flora as the most effective probiotic supplement. It contains 30 billion active bifidobacteria for colon health, and 20 billion lactobacilli and lactococcus cultures for the small intestine. According to Better Health Review, it contains all natural ingredients. It earns a perfect 5 score from Better Health Review, and the magazine “Vitamin Retailer” voted it best two years in a row.

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ABBEY: Memorial of Captain Thomas Abbey, his ancestors and descendants of the Abbey family, pathfinders, soldiers and pioneer settlers of Connecticut, its Western Reserve in Ohio and the great West.

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A new diagnostic test for cervical cancer that could replace the colposcope (usually used following an abnormal pap smear) is less painful and minimizes discomfort according to new research published in Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease .In the colposcope a metal instrument is used to obtain a small sampling of cells inside the cervix that is often painful for the patient and does not always provide good results.
An alternate device called the fabric -based endocervical curettage used a fabric hook similar to that found on the rough side of Velcro to do the sampling instead of the metal scraping. The hook simultaneously biopsies, traps, and stores the tissue for transport to the lab. Researchers said “We have found that the new fabric device has significantly fewer “inadequate” specimens—meaning patients did not need to return for repeat biopsies. ” “This new device means patients will get better results, with fewer patients needing repeat biopsies, which can increase patient satisfaction.”
A sample of 81 physicians and nurse colposcopists who switched from the old metal version (January, 2010 to July 2011) to the new fabric version (Sept 2011 to October, 2013) were included. The researchers looked at pathology lab results for the two periods. They found the new device is not sharp and removes the appropriate amount of cells with minimal discomfort. “Because the biopsy gets more tissue, it is able to find more precancerous cells. This could be the difference between intervening early before someone develops cancer and waiting until it has grown larger.”


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Commercial Cleaner Manufacturers
In a previous blog, Institutional Cleaner Manufacturers, we spoke of those ‘after hours’ dedicated denizens of the ‘workplace jungle’ found working within office buildings, retail stores, municipal buildings, train and bus depots, airports, and private restaurants. Those inhabitants clean, sanitize, and disinfect various surfaces with the appropriate ‘weapons’ used to immobilize the same microbial menaces that American households tackle on the home front. The mission of both, homeowners using household cleaners and institutional, aka commercial cleaning personnel, is the same: clean the dirt and grit and wipe away germs that potentially could bring about viral and bacterial illnesses. The ‘weapons for the cleaning battle’ formulated and produced ’round the clock’ by household and commercial cleaner manufacturers, as Unified Solutions For Cleaning.
The work of commercial cleaning is often referred to as the I & I market or Institutional and Industrial Cleaning marketplace. It is the latter, industrial cleaning, that is the focus of today’s blog article.
According to the PR report by CISION newswire, the revenue stream of industrial, commercial cleaning services is projected to grow at a CAGR, Compound Annual Growth Rate of over 6% from 2021 to 2026. The global industrial, commercial cleaning market is projected to grow from 46.8 billion U.S. dollars in 2019 to 58.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2024.
With the ever-increasing health consciousness of business workers and business customers, coupled with businesses needing to be in compliance with such government regulatory agencies as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) the market growth of the cleaning supply distributors and commercial cleaner manufacturers supplying the surfactants, solvents, and sanitizers is but a ‘shine of the times.’
Industrial, commercial cleaning professionals, need to adhere to strict ‘cleaning standards’ that help their clients meet the regulations of such government agencies as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), OSHA, and the EPA.
Industrial, commercial cleaning service professionals, need to be trained and certified in working with heavy industrial machinery, lubricants, and various chemicals that are part of industrial production facilities. Manufacturing and industrial production facilities must be kept not just clean of dust and dirt but pristine, as some machinery is ‘sensitive’ to such contaminants.
Carpets, conference tables, cubicles, wastebaskets, and windows are the targets for institutional cleaning. Industrial cleaning requires cleaning machinery, assembly lines of gears, belts, pulleys, keeping floors of wood or concrete sterile in pharmaceutical and food manufacturing plants, and cleaning and sanitizing air ducts and vents for maximum Improved Air Quality (IAQ).
Commercial Cleaning Products
Distributors seeking commercial cleaning supplies appropriate for those cleaning situations of oil spills,
and grease galore showing itself on the manufacturing facilities floor, should consult the expertise of a commercial cleaner manufacturer, as Unified Solutions For Cleaning, who can provide custom formulations for any cleaning product. Unified Solutions For Cleaning also offers cleaning supply distributors access to private labeling of the thousands of licensed and patented product formulas created in our in-house laboratory by certified chemists.
Some examples of commercial cleaning products:
General Purpose Cleaners: These are specially formulated detergents containing oil dispersants and grease-killing compounds, specifically made for industrial environments where a fire is a risk. Dispersants are made of one or more surface-cleaning agents, aka surfactants. These general-purpose cleaners are used in oil fields, marine, and offshore environments, aviation facilities, and food processing plants.
Heavy-Duty Detergents: Ideal for industrial facilities, as it is composed of an alkaline powder capable of removing oil, grease, carbon, rust, and paint on a metal surface but will not penetrate and pit the base metal.
Solvents For Electronics: Such cleaning products are composed of highly refined hydrocarbon solvents and are safe to use in a manufacturing environment. It does not deplete the ozone nor soften or cause dullness to plastic or painted surfaces.
Metal Cleaning Solutions: These solutions include acid descalers composed of hydrochloric acid, which produces a unique film, forming an inhibitor to protect carbon steel, copper, and brass against acid attack. Acid descalers also will dissolve limescale and other deposits, making them perfect for boilers, calorifiers, and heat exchanges. Closed system dispersant and cleaner solutions are for use in chilled and hot water loops. It will not cause excessive corrosion in the cleaning product. The pH should be kept neutral while cleaning. Scale Removers: a cleaning product that is a blend of citric acid and wetting agents. It is intended to clean metals without bringing about excessive corrosion. Such cleaners are used to remove iron and copper oxides in heat exchangers and boilers.
Heating & Cooling System Cleaners: These are used with closed heating and cooling systems. Such systems are called closed because of a lack of air contact. The cleaners are used to remove mill scale, delicate chips, or filings of stone, metal, or other material produced from a machining operation and building debris.
Oil Spill Dispersant: Formulated for treating and cleaning up oil spills in marine environments, at sea, and on sand or pebble beaches. Such a product works rapidly, and the use of this type of cleaning product requires consultation with a licensing agency and following specific regulations.
Commandments Of Commercial Cleaning:
- Thou shalt ‘work around’ the production schedule of industrial manufacturing facilities. Industrial cleaning personnel are not ‘after hours’ denizens, as are their institutional cleaning counterparts. Industrial cleaners are usually found cleaning during busy production times. The cleaning needs a strict, organized approach to get the job done with little interruption to production time.
- Thou shalt be knowledgeable of the machinery to be cleaned and use the correct cleaning agents that will not ‘gum up’ the components of the machinery nor corrode the machine metals.
- Thou shalt be stringent in following safety procedures to minimize risks of injury to industrial workers and avoid cross-contamination of machinery through the use of fresh mops, sponges, and rags for each surface to be cleaned.
- Thou shalt go above and beyond ‘surface cleaning’ with 360-degree cleaning using special cleaning equipment and technology. Advancement in cleaning technology enables 360-degree cleaning of machinery with vapor tools and electrostatic disinfection tools. Electrostatic disinfection
is common in heavy-duty manufacturing and industrial work environments.
- Thou shalt show one’s security and confidentiality clearances to clean where industrial trade secrets of food, pharmaceuticals, electronic, or any patented products are produced or stored.

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The vast ballroom inside the downtown Marriott was buzzing with chatter, clinking glasses and televisions blaring coverage of Election 2008. Boisterous Democrats were packed into the dimly lit room, anticipating an announcement they had waited months, years — and for some, an entire lifetime — to hear.
Finally, just before 11 p.m., NBC News called it: Barack Obama would become the 44th president of the United States and the country’s first black commander in chief.
The crowd hooted, hollered and hugged. Some stood still, shedding tears of joy, while others danced to the Stevie Wonder song “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” — a late-campaign Obama theme song — blasting over the speakers. (Jefferson County had gone solidly for Obama; not so for our red state, which gave John McCain a 57-41 victory.)
The raucous crowd maintained steady applause, launching into an impromptu chant: “Yes we did. Yes we did. Yes we did …”
Although the monumental victory was no surprise to the majority of pundits and pollsters who predicted an Obama win leading up to Election Day, that expectation did not detract from the celebration.
In the hours before the big win last Tuesday, partygoers milled about the swank hotel, throwing down cash on cocktails, schmoozing with fellow Democrats and noshing on free chips, dip, crackers and cheese cubes.
Early in the evening, the soiree got off to a good start with Democratic U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth defeating Republican Anne Northup by 19 percentage points.
“That’s one down, two to go,” said Bill Johnson, referring to the yet-to-be called races of Democratic Senatorial candidate Bruce Lunsford and Obama.
And although Lunsford ultimately lost the race to longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the defeat did not dampen the flock’s spirits for long.
Upon learning the outcome of the presidential election a few hours later, Johnson said, “We’ve never had a victory like this before.” The 81-year-old African-American was elated to see a black man elected to the presidency, but more importantly he said he was eager for the era of President Bush to end: “Enough is enough.”
The music and dancing and chanting continued uninterrupted until McCain took the podium on national television to concede. At that point, the lively group tuned in to hear what the defeated Republican presidential hopeful had to say.
Gathered around a big-screen television mounted on the wall, the crowd clapped and cheered when McCain credited his opponent with “inspiring the hopes of so many millions of Americans who had once wrongly believed that they had little at stake or little influence in the election of an American president.” The only boos came when McCain thanked running mate Sarah Palin, prompting the revelers to pick up where they had left off a few minutes earlier.
The celebration continued into the early morning hours, with some partygoers lingering at the Marriott well after Obama gave his victory speech from Grant Park in Chicago.
But for Beverly Jones, 61, hearing the TV news networks declare Obama the winner was her cue to head home.
Wearing a bright yellow shirt with “Obama” emblazoned in rhinestones across the front, an equally flashy rhinestone “Obama” pin and a circular button with the candidate’s picture, Jones strolled through the hotel lobby at about 11:30 p.m., smiling widely.
“This is something I never even fathomed,” said Jones, of the Park Duvalle neighborhood in west Louisville. “You wanted it, but you were afraid to believe. But it’s happened and I’m just overjoyed.”
Election Day was an emotional roller coaster for Jones, beginning that morning at the polls, where she cried after seeing voters lined up around the block to cast their ballot in this historic election. By the time she arrived at her job at Brown-Forman, tears had washed away all her makeup.
“Before this, I could have never told my grandson with conviction that he could be president. Now I can say that,” said Jones, who is black, adding, “Obama was born for a time such as this.”
As she turned to exit the lobby, Jones answered her cell phone and joyfully declared: “I told you he was born for it! I told you!"


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Talented Stilo UK Factory Pilot Harry Thompson has become a Red Bull Junior Driver at the age of 13, and will continue to use his Stilo ST5 CMR for what is set to be a busy 2018 season for the British youngster.
The news comes after Red Bull Racing’s team boss Christian Horner said that the drinks company has been looking to karting in a bid to find its next Formula 1 World Champion.
"I think there are periods of stellar drivers that seem to come through the sport," said Horner. "For me, if I look outside of Formula 1 at the moment, there seems to be a bit of a gap... there are a couple strong drivers in F2, there are a couple in GP3, but there seems to be a bit of a void. We're going to grass roots, we're supporting some youngsters even in karting."
Thompson had a fantastically successful 2017, winning the Kartmasters Grand Prix and ending the season by dominating the IAME X30 International Final (World Championships), winning all seven of his heats, the Pre-Final and Final to claim back to back titles for the Fusion Motorsport team.
Nicky Grist said “I am delighted for Harry who without doubt has a bright future ahead of him in the sport. With Red Bull behind him he has the backing that will hopefully take him to the top of the sport”

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Kasabian have apologised for insulting other bands.
Tom Meighan, lead singer of the ‘Vlad the Impaler’ group admitted he has said bad things about other bands in the past, while he’s sorry, he doesn’t regret it.
He told radio station XFM: “We’re lovers of all music – and I’m not just saying that to be civil.
“I’m past s****ing bands off, I’m sorry, I don’t regret it – but that’s life. I was a kid.”
Despite previously having disagreements with acts, the British band thought deceased singer Amy Winehouse was “lovely” and recently showed their sensitive side by sending a floral tribute to her home following the ‘Rehab’ hitmaker’s death on July 23.
Tom explained: “I sent over some flowers today to her shrine from Kasabian – where all those people are putting all flowers – a big bunch of flowers from us. I think that’s respectful. She was lovely wasn’t she?
“Before ‘Back to Black’ came out we had a sing song around hers. It was great, lovely memories, I was singing one of my songs and then she just sang and I was like ‘wow what a lovely voice!’ – just nice.”
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Two years into her engagement, Aniston playfully discussed her attempts to maintain her marriage ceremony beneath wraps on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, revealing that even their closest pals weren’t certain of the timing. “Justin Theroux had an incredible birthday on Friday, receiving a unprecedented present when his girlfriend, Jennifer Aniston, accepted his proposal of marriage,” his rep advised PEOPLE. Aniston opened up a bit about her private life in an interview later that month. Aniston later revealed her distinctive first impression of Theroux. “At first you assume he could probably be like a serial killer, however he is the nicest particular person on the planet,” she told PopSugar in 2012. “He was sporting black, black, black and I started to sweat simply looking at him,” Aniston later informed PEOPLE.
The two have been married for 5 years however determined to maneuver ahead after they realized that they had been higher off without each other. It is broadly believed that a lot of it needed to do with Brad dishonest on her with his then co-star Angelina Jolie who he later married. ‘Brangelina’ was the time period coined for the new hit couple of Hollywood however their romance fizzled out too and at present they have been engaged in an ugly custody battle for their six kids. Over her decades-long profession, although, Aniston has one method or the other been in a position to climate any media storm that tries to rain on her parade, and that features the often-invasive inquiries about her love life. We love the candor and confidence with which she speaks about her past relationships, and the way she’s constantly respectful when discussing somebody concerned in her private life.
Aniston’s new man’s id is still under wraps and there could be a while till people who’ve already placed on their sleuthing caps can uncover his id. However, sources near the actress have divulged some details about him that has our pursuits piqued. Justin Theroux was imagined to be Jennifer Aniston’s fortunately ever after, but alas, he was not. After being introduced by Ben Stiller in 2007, the couple didn’t officially begin dating until 2011 after making their relationship public at the MTV Movie Awards. Justin later proposed to Jen in 2012, and the two have been married three years later. It gave the impression to be a match made in heaven, nonetheless, come 2018, the couple announced they have been officially filing for divorce.
January 11, 2015: jennifer aniston and justin theroux attend the golden globes
While she’s identified to steer away from discussing her love life, the Morning Show star weighed in on the matter during an interview with host Bruce Bozzi on the SiriusXM podcast Lunch with Bruce. For starters, the Emmy winner just isn’t a type of people who has managed to fall in love love during the coronavirus pandemic. “I don’t know what that was about or where it got here from,” he wrote in the guide.
Many social websites like the DatingCelebs have claimed that Aniston just isn’t relationship anybody and is presently single. Aniston has dated numerous celebrities, a few of whom will shock you. Theroux isn’t the only one responsible for her new dating requirements. Jennifer Aniston‘s relationship standing is usually the discuss of the city, with followers worldwide questioning if there’s a man on the market who has managed to win her heart.
March 2016: jennifer aniston says marriage to justin theroux is “so normal and fun”
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This week the Twitterverse was lit up with blissful, optimistic posts from of us who, like me, needed to imagine the information was true as a result of it makes us pleased. “Not to be dramatic, but when Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer are courting I am throwing my complete life out the window and dedicating it entirely to this narrative endlessly,” wrote @SophLouiseHall. I love a great love story, even if it’s a fantasy; it’s why I gravitate to rom-coms and gossip columns.
July 2016: jennifer aniston refutes rumors of being pregnant with justin theroux
While selling Murder Mystery 2 on Netflix, the actress mentioned her friendship along with her co-star intimately. Because of their shut friendship, Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston can talk about every little thing, even Aniston’s love life. The actress claims that Sandler has supported her through the years and has lightheartedly made enjoyable of her selections in sure relationships. The Murder Mystery 2 actress, fifty four, claimed that Sandler, fifty six, makes jokes about her love life as a way of expressing his profound concern for her happiness and their friendship. She described Sandler as a form, thoughtful, and devoted pal. Who could neglect Jen’s marriage and subsequent divorce from Brad, one of the iconic couples of the early 2000s?
The breakdown of her marriage to Brad Pitt was devastating for Jennifer Aniston – however her ideas about love and marriage are heartbreaking in hindsight. You’ll get our month-to-month e-Magazine, top reads, bonus recipes and extra, delivered to your inbox every Friday afternoon. Lisa is the only forged member of Friends to get married in the course of the show’s run and continues to be along with her partner.
Howard, as solely he may, puzzled why she didn’t “bang” Schwimmer on the time. On Aug. 5, 2015, the couple stated “I do” in an intimate ceremony at their Bel Air, California house. They tricked friends and family by telling them they had been attending Theroux’s forty third party. “Part of the fun of planning a wedding is telling people and we needed to maintain it under wraps,” the actor stated. The former couple’s vacation hang came after several situations of the pair proving that they had been maintaining a friendship, together with Theroux wishing Aniston a cheerful fiftieth birthday on Instagram in February.
October 2016: justin theroux is “very proud” of jennifer aniston
Tate, whose ex-girlfriend is Sandra Bullock, enjoyed a three-year relationship with Jennifer after they have been set-up by mutual associates. By their first anniversary, the couple had exchanged Irish commitment rings and in a romantic gesture for his beloved, he stunned her with a pet, Enzo, for Valentine’s Day. Whilst the Friends star has not been linked to anybody of late, she undoubtedly has time for a model new squeeze in her life, and revealed to Allure Magazine last month that she “would love a relationship”.
She, however, was all the time capable of finding methods round such limitations. Jennifer spent her early childhood in Eddystone, Pennsylvania, where her family shared a three-bedroom house along with her grandmother. You don’t should have experienced a dramatic break as a lot as appriciate and revel in this movie. Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn are in a place to effectively capture all the little nuances of male/female relationships. Anyone who has had any kind of relationship with the other sex will be able to relate to some, if not the entire scenes in this movie.
February 2018: jennifer aniston redesigns home with justin theroux
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Matt LeBlanc is nothing like his womanizing Joey Tribbiani character. They met shortly after he was named host of the BBC’s every little thing auto-related show Top Gear, where Aurora is a producer. The pair has kept their relationship quite non-public, however in 2017 Matt called Aurora his “honey” on social media. A supply solely told In Touch, “They have tons in widespread. She trusts him.” The insider added that “probably the greatest things” about Jennifer’s beau was that “he was by no means a fan of hers or Friends, which she discovered so refreshing.” So far, The Morning Show star has but to debut a model new boyfriend. When it involves the cast of Friends, it seems a few of the stars are nonetheless on the market for dating!
Later, I deliberately selected a degree I knew wouldn’t take much time (German) so I may dedicate myself to scholar journalism. I instinctively knew the reality but was conscious it’d kill the vibe. There was a momentary hush before one of many hens performed a video of Ian guessing the rather more sweeping “Failure”, and someone stuffed my glass to the brim.


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Retail lending to Ukrainian banks is at a very low-level today. And all because many customers are constantly faced with rejections. The difficult financial situation in the country requires tightening of the rules of verification, banks cannot trust the borrowers, so they check them as carefully as possible.
This situation has led to the increased popularity of alternative sources of financing, such as microfinance companies. There is still an opportunity to take out a loan from a private person for a receipt. This method of credit is very advantageous, as you do not need to collect a large number of documents and wait a long time for a decision. Loans from individuals are issued quickly and without complications.
Private Loan: Benefits
As with microfinance organizations, borrowing from a private individual is worth it only after learning all the terms of the cooperation, making sure that there are no hidden fees and commissions in the contract. It is also very important to check the reputation of the person who gives you the money, to find reviews about it. If all goes well, you will be able to appreciate the benefits of private loans:
- rapid decision making;
- minimum package of documents (usually enough passport and IDN);
- no impact on credit history – banks do not know that you have taken out loans from individuals for a receipt ;
- variability of conditions of cooperation – to negotiate with an individual is much easier than with an official financial institution.
When receiving a loan from individuals, it is very important to make a debt payment on time. Usually, the money is issued and returned in cash, other personal terms can discuss other terms of repayment of the loan.
Advantages of MFIs
If you do not want to understand how to apply for a loan from a private person, and take the risk of borrowing money from someone else, but not from an officially registered company, it makes sense to apply to the MFI. Microfinance organizations also offer loyal conditions of cooperation, willing to give out money only with a passport and IDN. Only in this situation will you still have the inner confidence that everything is happening legally and safely!

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This family-owned Dorset-based meat wholesaler was established in 1991 as a supplier to butchers, restaurants and supermarkets. Its Muscle Food arm, which started only five years ago, provides fresh meat, high-protein foods and sports supplements direct to the consumer. Its low-carb Protein Pizza is sold in Sainsbury’s. Growth capital firm BGF invested £10m last year, specifically to fund expansion of the Muscle Food activities. In 2017, turnover hit £135.7m, under chief executive Ben Bayer, 48, an increase of 42% from the previous year.
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What we learned from the Cougars’ Apple Cup loss
By Jim Moore
Well, we lost. Guess you knew that. I was telling one of my kids this morning that the 27-17 loss to the Huskies was almost worse than a blowout loss.
In a blowout loss, you know you had no shot to win. In a loss like Saturday’s, when you had the ball, trailing 20-17 with five minutes to go, you know you had a chance to win. And a great chance to at least tie the game and force overtime.
Neither happened, of course, after Greg Ducre picked off Connor Halliday. The Huskies tacked on one more touchdown and that was that.
Three things we learned:
1. They’re a heck of a lot better than they were last year.
WSU chose not to try a field goal from the UW 34 with time running out in the first half, and quarterback Connor Halliday was sacked on the ensuing play, keeping Washington State’s lead to 10-3. (AP)
It’s a three-game improvement, going from 3-9 to 6-6. Mike Leach said the Cougs might be one of the most improved teams in the country over the past three weeks.
In that time, Washington State won at Arizona, beat Utah at Martin Stadium and nearly knocked off Washington as a 16 ½-point underdog.
2. They might be better, but they’re still a long ways from being a truly good team.
Two of their wins came over weak sisters Southern Utah and Idaho. One came over a bad Cal team. One came over a USC team that was still coached by Lane Kiffin. One came over a Utah team that had lost six in a row and was playing with a backup QB.
You could argue that the only good win was the 24-17 victory at Arizona.
3. Overall, the program is on the rise.
Next season in Leach’s third year as coach, so it’s not unrealistic to expect seven or eight wins.
Three things we’re still trying to figure out:
1. Why we didn’t try a field goal with seven seconds left in the first half and the ball at the Huskies’ 34-yard line?
Instead, Halliday was sacked as time ran out. A 51-yard field goal by Andrew Furney would have given the Cougars a 13-3 lead.
2. Which bowl game will they go to if they’re invited?
We don’t know if we’ll make it to one or not. But if we do, we’ll likely go to the New Mexico Bowl, according to Brock Huard. We might face Boise State, a fun matchup for the Cougs if it happens. Other possibilities include the Little Caesar’s Bowl in Detroit and the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise.
3) Was it was worth it to spend $376 for four tickets that were four rows from the top of Husky Stadium to watch the Apple Cup in person when it would have been free to watch it at home?
Answer: Yes, it was. Even with the loss. Great atmosphere, not-so-great outcome.
The Go 2 Guy also writes for his website jimmoorethego2guy.com and kitsapsun.com. You can reach Jim at firstname.lastname@example.org and follow him on Twitter @cougsgo.

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A hard fought 2-2 draw against Morocco was enough to push Bafana Bafana to the knock-out stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
Morocco silenced the home crowd at the fully packed Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban when they scored their first goal in the ninth minute when EL Adoua beat Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune with a header from a corner-kick.
During the half-time break, Bafana were still trailing 1-0, but when they returned from half-time, Bafana with the partisan support from the local fans finally equalised through May Mahlangu.
His brilliant connection with striker Tokelo Rantie frustrated the North Africans who ended up giving Mahlangu more space outside the box. Mahlangu did not disappoint as he nicely curled the ball into the back of the net.
However, Morocco silenced the home supporters once again when they caught Bafana defenders napping on a counter-attack. Zakarya Bergdich’s crossed a nice pass to Abdelilah Hafidi, who easily beat Itumeleng Khune much to the disappointed of South Africans.
Despite this setback, the buzzing vuvuzelas kept the home team’s fighting spirit alive, and with coach Gordon Igesund imploring his players to put more pressure on their opponents, Bafana started moving forward to attack.
Following their brilliant passes outside the box of the North Africans, Bafana defender Siyabonga Sangweni curled the ball into the far right and equalised for South Africa.
At the end of the match, South African supporters gave Bafana’s keeper Khune a standing ovation in recognition of his several brilliant saves which denied Morocco a win.
With this draw, Bafana will face Group B runners-up on Saturday 2 February at the Moses Mabhida stadium.
South Africa came to the match leading Group A with four points, while the North Africans had two points from their draws.
In the other Group A match played at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth, Cape Verde beat Angola 2-1 to advance to the knock-out stages.
Bafana Bafana starting XI: Itumeleng Khune, Tshepo Masilela, Anele Ngcongca, Bongani Khumalo, Siyabonga Sangweni, Dean Furman, May Mahlangu, Thuso Phala, Bernard Parker, Katlego Mphela(Thulani Serero 50th minute) and Tokelo Rantie.
Morocco starting XI: Lamyaghri, Achchakir, Kantari, Benatia, Barrada, EL Arabi, Kaddioui, EL Kaoutari, EL Adoua, Belghazouani and Chafni.


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The head of Finland’s Defence Forces, Admiral Juhani Kaskeala, said that Finland needed more female recruits. On Saturday the Admiral said that women could serve in crisis management operations as well as with regular troops.
Adm Kaskeala believes that women should have an equal obligation to appear in front of call-up boards although he did attest that he is not in favour of making females liable for compulsory military service. Having women attend call-ups, however, could encourage women to consider service and boost recruitment.
Finnish women are not obliged to perform military service whereas Finnish men between the ages of 18 and 60 must either perform military or non-military national service.
Adm Kaskeala spoke on the Finnish Broadcasting Company’s Lauantaiseura programme, about the declining levels of physical fitness among conscripts.
“There is no doubt that our society must come to grips with the fact that we will have an enormous national health problem on our hands unless we manage to breathe new life into everyday exercise, school exercise and sports clubs,” Adm Kaskeala told YLE.
“An old sports nation is in the process of sleepwalking into a state of physical decay.”
In less than ten years, Adm Kaskeala said, the average weight of conscripts has risen from 70 kilograms to 77 kilograms. Many of the new conscripts, he said, cannot even climb stairs without losing their breath.

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McLaren P1 Supercar
After all of the anticipation, we finally get the first look at McLaren’s upcoming P1, which the brand has dubbed the next “ultimate supercar.”
This vehicle is set to debut at the Paris Motor Show next week, and will serve as the successor to the iconic McLaren F1. Unfortunately we will have to wait until next week when the vehicle is unveiled to get the official technical specifications on the car, but judging how much the brand has been hyping this model, you can expect that it will be putting down some impressive numbers.
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We are really pleased to announce that MouseCraft will launch simultaneously on July 8th for PC, Mac, Linux and all PlayStation platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.
The full version of MouseCraft will feature:
- 80 hand-crafted levels (about 6-10 hours of gameplay)
- Different types of Tetromino Bricks, Obstacles and Enemies.
- An epic story of a crazy cat scientist called Schrödinger, working on his mysterious project - a mice-powered machine.
- Various locations that change every 20 levels.
- A complete Level Editor which allows players to create their own levels and share them through Steam Workshop or our custom sharing system.
- Full Steam integration: Cloud Saves, Achievements, Leaderboards, Trading Cards.
- A funky soundtrack scored by Dark Souls 2 Trailer Composer: Mikolai Stroinski.
Keep your eyes open for more news regarding the Beta version next week!

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GoltizragorePAUL IS LIVE: Recorded during the U.S. and Australian swings of the tour in support of 's Off The Ground, Paul Is Live is Paul's fifth live album. Originally released that same year, the album.
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YozshuzuruPaul Is Live, recorded during the tour in support of Off The Ground, was Paul's fifth live album and is famous for its title's double meaning and the rumour-scotching cover art. Ever since the release of Abbey Road, there had been hoax-fuelled stories of Paul's untimely death. The new title was a way of saying that this was most definitely not the case.
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VudotaxeJul 11, · Drive My Car (Live In Kansas City) · Paul McCartney Paul Is Live ℗ A Capitol Records release.; ℗ MPL Communications Inc, under exclusive license to .
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KegoreHope of Deliverance Paul McCartney. Album Off the Ground. Hope of Deliverance Lyrics We live in hope of deliverance from the darkness that surrounds us.
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ZukazahnPaul McCartney's fourth live album in four years (including Tripping the Live Fantastic: The Highlights) is arguably his weakest yet, full of competent but utterly unnecessary versions of Beatles classics and recent McCartney numbers. Really, does anyone need to hear a live version of "Biker Like an Icon"? And after putting out two separate live albums from his previous tour, it smacks of.
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ShaktikoraPaul Is Live (CD) 1. Drive My Car 2. Let Me Roll It 3. Looking For Changes 4. Peace In The Neighbourhood 5. All My Loving 6. Robbie's Bit (Thanks Chet) 7. Good Rockin' Tonight 8. We Can Work It Out 9. Hope Of Deliverance Michelle Biker Like An Icon Here, There And Everywhere My Love Magical Mystery Tour C'mon People
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AkinoshoView credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the CD release of Paul Is Live on Discogs. Label: Not On Label - RR • Format: CD Album, Unofficial Release • Country: Brazil • Genre: Rock • Style: Pop Rock Hope Of Deliverance: 9: Michelle: Biker Like An Icon: Here, There And Everywhere: Paul McCartney: Paul Is Live 5/5(1).
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KigakreeJul 12, · View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the Digipak CD release of Paul Is Live on Discogs. Label: Capitol Records - B • Format: CD Album, Remastered Digipak • Country: USA, Canada & Europe • Genre: Rock, Pop • Style: Pop Rock.
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By Bose Adelaja
Residents of Sango-Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have called on government to construct drainage in the various communities, especially at Ilo, Agarawu and NITEL areas.
According to them, none of these communities presently boasts of any form of drainage as a result of which they suffer incessant floodings any time it. They also complained about abandoned road projects in the area.
Some residents who spoke with Vanguard Metro said absence of drainage system in these communities has made it impossible for water to flow freely during the rainy season.
A resident of NITEL, Mr. Abiodun Adegboyega said residents have tried to make shallow gutters in the past, for passage of water but such effort proved futile as the gutters were usually filled with silt.
He called on Ogun State government to intensify effort in terms of drainage, saying many of the residents usually experience agonies while trying to move to move between their various communities. “Any time it rains, the whole area becomes water logged and the road becomes impassable as everywhere is muddy, which hinders both vehicular and human movement in the areas,” he said.
A community leader at Ilo who simply gave his name as Ijaduade Aderogba said some community development associations have taken various steps to combat the flooding at different times but such efforts usually come to nought due to abandoned road projects in the community. ‘’The Community Development Association, CDA, has been trying its best to create waterways but the abandoned road is an hindrance. The shallow passage constructed by the CDA usually gets filled up with sand. The abandoned construction works on Ilo-Awela road had left us with more pains and the government has left us alone to suffer. The Sango-Ota bridge has worsened the situation; the government only constructed the bridge without constructing drainage for neighbouring communities. Movement during rainy season is usually associated with pains.
“Government carried out a demolition exercise in the area and blocked the existing water channel to start a road construction. To our amazement, the project was abandoned without creating a new water passage. They only visit the communities when they need our vote but turn a deaf ear to us as soon as they are voted into power,” said Ijaduade.
A trader, Mrs. Rebecca Onasanya, said hundreds of people use the road on daily basis. “Government should at least give us good drainage system after their refusal to complete the various abandoned projects in the communities, she noted.
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Prince Charles recently called the immense persecution facing Christians in the Middle East "genocide" and "an indescribable tragedy" and encouraged believers by referencing Romans 5, in which the apostle Paul states that "suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us."
In a video address played at the House of Lords, the Prince spoke of his sorrow at the plight of Christianity in the Middle East, the region of its birth, and urged faith leaders to ensure believers have respect for other religions instead of remaining 'silent' over the suffering of minorities.
Prince Charles made the remarks just ahead of the launch of a report by Catholic charity, "Aid to the Church in Need," which revealed that religious freedom has deteriorated in 55 of the 196 countries studied in recent months.
The report focuses on the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, also known as Isis and Isil, which is slowly destroying the Christian community in Iraq which dates back almost 2,000 years.
It also mentions the kidnapping of 200 Christian schoolgirls by the Islamist terror group Boko Haram in Nigeria and the case of Meriam Ibrahim who condemned to death for "apostasy" in Sudan, while heavily pregnant, but released after a global outcry including concern by Pope Francis.
"I was encouraged to see the story of Meriam Ibrahim feature in this report. Imprisoned in Sudan, pregnant, and facing a death sentence for reportedly converting to Christianity, Meriam remained true to her beliefs," said the Prince.
"It is cases such as that of Meriam, who was eventually released, that remind us of St Paul's words, so relevant to all of those enduring persecution for their faith, that suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope. And hope does not disappoint us."
Describing religion as central to "our future as a free society," Prince Charles said that while 'horrendous' events in Iraq and Syria had brought the subject of religious persecution 'to the forefront of the world's news,' persecution is far more widespread.
He said: 'The horrendous and heart-breaking events in Iraq and Syria have brought the subject of religious freedom and persecution to the forefront of the world's news.
'We have learnt with mounting despair of the expulsion of Christians, Muslims and Yazidis from towns and cities that their ancestors have occupied for centuries.
'Sadly, incidents of violence in Iraq and Syria are not isolated. They are found throughout some, though not all, of the Middle East; in some African nations; and in many countries across Asia.'
He added: 'It is an indescribable tragedy that Christianity is now under such threat in the Middle East ...
'It seems to me that our future as a free society - both here in Britain and throughout the world - depends on recognizing the crucial role played by people of faith.'
To combat this issue, Prince Charles said faith leaders have a 'responsibility to ensure that people within their own tradition respect people from other faith traditions'.
He noted that while 'we have yet to see the full potential of faith communities working together," such efforts towards peace and mediation are possible if world leaders possess a "maturity in one's own faith" and an "essential humility".
The prince said that a letter Aid to the Church in Need highlights the example of a Muslim Imam, a Catholic Archbishop and a Protestant Minister coming together to form an inter-religious peace group in the Central African Republic.
'These seeds of hope can germinate even in nations and regions torn apart by war and violence," he explained.
He also encouraged governments to uphold the freedom of religion, but noted that this is often challenged, even in the West, adding: 'Sadly, in many other countries, an absence of freedom to determine one's own faith is woven into the laws and customs of the nation.'
In concluding his speech, the Prince noted that his passion for religious freedom is rooted in his Christian faith.
"My own Christian faith has enabled me to speak to, and to listen to, people from other traditions, including Islam," he asserted.
"We do not want to be alarmist but we do want to tell the truth in this report about the degree to which minority groups - Yazidis, and indeed of course Christians, are being pushed out of their homelands.
"It is, in effect, a genocide. What more evidence does one need to point to it being a genocide?"


According to Sky News host James Morrow, Joe Biden’s recent appearance at the CNN town hall was “nothing more than a propaganda exercise” complete with the US president’s “classics” on display.
“What we saw was nothing more than a propaganda exercise designed to shut down perfectly reasonable perceptions that this is an administration that is stumbling from failure to chaotic failure, and with the worst still yet to come,” he said.
Mr. Morrow pointed to the supply chain disaster threatening Christmas, high petrol prices, and the US southern border surge as examples of the Biden administration’s challenges.
“Credit to walkaway Joe Biden, I guess, for taking questions even in such a highly scripted softball Soviet-style affair, but Americans and everybody else should be disturbed by this doddering, feeble old man running the most powerful country in the world,” Mr. Morrow said. “There were plenty of forgetful moments, and host Anderson Cooper had to help Biden through any number of answers.”


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Broome County Medical Malpractice
You may not even realize you were a victim of medical malpractice until you start experiencing new health issues. The Broome County medical malpractice lawyers, DeFrancisco & Falgiatano, can help you figure out what you can do about your possible medical malpractice case.
Our firm serves all of Broome County, New York, including:
Medical malpractice can occur with private doctors, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or anyone in the medical community. Medical facilities in Broome County where our law firm has handled medical malpractice cases include:
- Binghamton General Hospital
- SUNY Binghamton Infirmary
- Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital
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- Any United Health Services (UHS) facility
- Broome County Preventative Health Clinic
- Chenango Memorial Hospital
- Delaware Valley Hospital
- Guthrie Healthcare facilities
No matter the reputation of the facility, there is no guarantee you won't fall victim to medical malpractice there.What Exactly is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is a form of negligence that leads to injury, or other harm, by a physician or medical facility. It means a physician or medical facility
- did not follow proper procedures,
- withheld information,
- caused a preventable accident,
- or generally gave poor care.
Negligence can manifest itself in any of a number of ways. However, negligence alone is not enough to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit.The Elements of a Medical Malpractice Case
In order to file a lawsuit for medical malpractice, you must prove four things.
A duty of care - You must prove the physician or facility had a duty of care towards you. This means you had a contract or agreement with the physician or facility. Generally, you can prove this with doctor's notes, bills, or correspondence between you and the facility.
An act of negligence - Negligence is not the same as an accident or bad outcome. Accidents happen. If the physician took all precautions to prevent them, and one still happens, then it's hard to say negligence was at play.
Injury or harm - The act of negligence must result in injury, or some kind of harm. For example, if a doctor prescribes you the wrong medication, it's an act of negligence. But if that error results in no injury or harm, then it's not usually grounds for a medical malpractice case.
Quantifiable damage - You must have quantifiable damage from your injury or harm. Even with an injury, it's not always enough to press a claim. You must show that injury has negatively affected your life in very real ways.
To gain a better understanding of medical malpractice, it can help to learn about some of the different types of medical malpractice that can occur.Surgery and Neurosurgery Malpractice
All surgeries have room for errors. This is why surgeons have to go through years of post-doctoral training before they can operate. Unfortunately, negligence can, and does, still occur. A surgeon can commit any of the following errors:
- Operate on the wrong body part
- Leave a surgical instrument inside of a patient
- Make anesthesia errors
- Fail to give anesthesia
- Give the wrong anesthesia
- Give too much anesthesia
- Give too little anesthesia
- Never discuss anesthesia
- Damage an organ
- Perform surgery for the wrong neurological disorder
Many more things can go wrong with surgery. Possible negligence is not limited to the operation itself. All procedures leading to the operation, and all procedures that should occur post-operation, come with the possibility of negligence.Prenatal, Postnatal, and Childbirth Negligence
Complications that occur during any stage of childbirth can occur because of negligence. Negligence during prenatal, postnatal, or during delivery can lead to injury to mother, fetus, or new baby.
Prenatal negligence can include:
- giving the wrong medications,
- not monitoring the fetus properly,
- or failure to inform the mother of possible disabilities.
Negligence during delivery can include:
- improper delivery techniques,
- failure to suggest a C-section when medically necessary,
- or performing a C-section when not medically necessary.
Postnatal and neonatal malpractice can include
- failure to monitor the mother or the newborn properly,
- failure to treat obvious injury or issues,
- or failure to chart and document properly.
Many things can go wrong naturally. Adding negligence to the mix can create long lasting problems for both mother and child.Do You Have a Case? Ask Our Broome County Medical Malpractice Lawyers
It's not always easy to say if you have a legitimate malpractice case or not. It's more than just your word against the physician or facility. It's all about coming up with concrete, verifiable proof. If you suspect that you, or a loved one, was a victim of malpractice, then you should immediately contact us, the Broome County medical malpractice lawyers at DeFrancisco & Falgiatano.

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Spyro Reignited Trilogy re-imagines the three PlayStation classics - and we were fortunate to support the jolly folks of Toys for Bob by doing concept work on 23 levels from Spyro the Dragon and Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! Here's a small selection of the ones we produced.
Some of these concepts were released prior the launch of the trilogy, others you can unlock by completing the skill points in the game. Rest assured there's a lot more we aim to show later down the road! :3
As always, thanks to Toys for Bob and Activision for making us a part of the project and providing guidance! And a big tip to the hat to all the other concept artists who were involved and all the 3D artists for doing such a bang-up job at taking the concepts and transforming them into actual in-game levels! (Note: Airborn Studios also did 3D work on 7 levels - 6 of which we also had done concept work on.)