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Residents of Western Australia are struggling through a terrible year for stomach bugs. Just last month the Australian Institute of Food Safety reported that a record high of 713 cases of Salmonella had been recorded already in 2017.
That number has now exploded with 4076 cases of gastrointestinal disease reported so far this year, 1566 of which have been linked to the consumption of uncooked eggs.
Australian Medical Association WA president Dr Omar Khorshid explains that the spike in egg-related Salmonella cases could easily have been prevented.
“Salmonella should be completely preventable because it is destroyed by cooking, and one of the biggest sources of it in the community is poultry products,” he said.
“Eggs can harbour salmonella, and while eating raw eggs can be dangerous for anyone, it is particularly so for people with impaired immunity and pregnant women.”
A spokesperson from WA Health also highlighted the need for good food safety around eggs.
“The department is concerned about food-borne illness rates in WA, including salmonella risks associated with eggs, and is implementing short and long-term reduction strategies,” she said.
“The department and local government authorities were focusing on safety surveillance across the food industry, from paddock to plate. Eggs are a good source of nutrition, but like many other foods they can be contaminated with bacteria, including salmonella. It is important people handle and prepare eggs safely to reduce the food poisoning risk.”
However, not all of the reported stomach bugs are related to Salmonella. There’s also been at least 358 cases of Rotavirus and 335 cases of Cryptosporidiosis – a parasite that’s often ingested by drinking contaminated water.
Interestingly, Western Australia doesn’t have the same strict food safety requirements as other states and territories. In many parts of Australia, at least one person in every food business must be trained to be a nationally recognised Food Safety Supervisor and take responsibility for food safety in the business.
The New South Wales Food Authority takes this one step further. Food Safety Supervisors trained in New South Wales must be specifically trained in safe egg handling as part of their training course.
With the outbreak of stomach bugs currently being experienced in WA, it remains to be seen whether they’ll start following the lead of other more food safety conscious states and territories in order to prevent such outbreaks in future.


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TUMBLING WATERS RETREAT
Whether you are in search of a quick getaway, a special occasion, birthday celebration or an anniversary… rekindle a romance, or start a new one, fall in love at Tumbling Waters Retreat. Stay in luxury accommodation, indulge Dining on the Edge, spectacular ocean views, a romantic cliff edge setting. A quintessential Aussie experience. Relax by the retreat guests salt water wet edge pool & spa overlooking the Ocean, the northerly aspect captures the sun all year round. Surrender to the beauty of nature …..escape, less than an hour south of Sydney.

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Nexus 6 concept from a few days ago? It was created by Sirkdow and it was incredibly thin… Well, now we know Sirkdow’s full and real name and that’s Fabrizio D’Onofrio apparently. He redesigned the Nexus 6 and even specced it with some interesting features.Remember the
After many hours of work he came up with a model that’s not too thin or too thick and with some realistic specs. The handset packs a Snapdragon 801 or 805 CPU clocked at 2.5 GHz, an Adreno 340 GPU and 3 GB of RAM. It relies on a 5000 mAh battery and has a 5 inch IPS LCD screen with 2K resolution. This Nexus 6 uses a 12 megapixel camera with optical stabilization and 4K video recording and also it has a dual stereo speaker system.
It’s still pretty thin, at 5.5 mm in waistline and its design somehow makes me think of a futuristic skateboard seen from above. By the way, this Nexus concept is still LG material, according to the designer. I have to admit I like the white model with the Nexus pattern at the back. Would be cool if it would light up that way! What do you think of these specs?


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The economy blame game
In Washington, who should take the blame for the economy depends on who you ask
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About the sluggish economy will be a major topic for both candidates today but in Washington DC in lawmakers will get a nonpartisan take on the nation's bottom line. Brian Moore reports. On Capitol Hill today an economic pulse check. Lawmakers are -- bid chief Ben Bernanke as he even as they get ready for an epic showdown on tax and spending cuts they're ready and willing to go right out of fiscal clip. If they don't get their way. I will absolutely continue this debate in -- thirteen rather than knocking in a long term deal. This year that throws middle class families under the bus that. Democrats and Republicans each accused the other of slowing down the economy Mitt Romney supporters are blaming the president here. -- Let me thank. Continued bad news and manufacturers. Are now looking at the week that. The president claiming congress the -- -- right now Washington at the team USA basketball exhibition in Washington. -- she made command performance on the fifteenth. One of the few people who vote. He doesn't have to win. At a million dollar fund raiser Romney blasted the president for helping his big money donors and ignoring the middle class. In Washington -- Brian -- NEC yet.

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This book tells the story of Rufus Henry, a teenager who has been sent to a forestry camp in Pine Valley because of criminal acting - gang - fighting, runaway and grand-theft. He is quite an intelligent boy and has enormous leader qualities, he wants to stay on top of others and is not willing to let himself be pushed to the ground.
Some day, the social workers of the camp send "Rufe" home again. He is supposed to live together with his mom, the little brother Curtis and his little sister Janet in a house in Durango - not an elegant part of town. The family is poor, but nevertheless, the living has to be better than in the camp, thinks Rufus. From time to time a social officer visits Rufus's mother to see what he is doing and how things are going. They know that he will sooner or later do something that could bring him back to jail again, although he seems to be wiser than before his visit in the camp.
Extract, page 32 - Rufus talks with his little brother about joining gangs
"I've been thinking about joining the Little Warriors," Curtis whispered.
Rufus seized his arm. "You aren't joining anything!" he snapped.
Startled, Curtis pulled back. "Why not? The Projeck kids have chased me up and down every alley in the Flats. I hate this place. First time they catch me, they'll beat me. I got to join something for protection."
"You got a big brother. That's protection, isn't it? If any of those little punks bother you, it'll be between them and me, see?"
Curtis looked down. "The big kids'll be after you too, Rufus, soon as they see you on the street."
"Don't you worry about your big brother. I can take care of myself. But joining a gang means going to war with the police. Every time there's a crime committed, they'll roust you in off the street and question you. But the unconnected kids don't get bothered much."
"The gangs bother them, though."
Rufus shook his finger under Curtis's nose. "Jus' let me hear about you messing around with a gang, Curtis, and you got big trouble at home. You remember that."
It was ironic to be voicing the same arguments the law and the counsellors had thrown at him for years. What Curtis said was true. But what he said was true, also:
A boy with an older brother who had a reputation had a chance to stay neutral.
Together with his little sister Janet, Rufus leaves the house to buy some milk at the grocers. A car approaches behind them and they hear a voice yelling: "It ain't him," followed by "Get off the street, punks!" They hurl a sack of bottles at Rufus and drive away. The boy is not aware of the "Gassers" gang-members in the car and he and Janet keep going on until they are stopped by another car. This time it is the police, they question them about the broken glass on the sidewalk and want to know where they live. Rufus does not say anything about boys throwing glass at them, but his little sister who can't know better tells the police about the Gassers in the car, where they have gone, what the car looked like and everything. As the police move on, Rufus shakes Janet by the arm, telling her that no one ever tells a cop anything. He knows that they are now in great danger .
Rufus starts to look for a gang called "The Moors" - Now he really has to join something for protection, otherwise the Gassers would beat him to death. After having a fight with the Moor gang's leader "Bantu", who then gets arrested for carrying drugs, he becomes the leader of the Moors and starts fighting the Gassers.
One day, the Gassers catch Janet and cut one of her pigtails off, what enrages Rufus who builds up a plan for revenge. Under the guide of Rufus, the Moors lure the Gassers into their own territory and then beat the hell out of them. War brakes out .
The social worker Alex Robbins tries to prevent these things happen. He invites the Moors and the Gassers to football - training with famous players, but that also causes quarrels and renders his task superfluous.
When the Moors talk about the fact that no one of them has ever been to a dance, they have the idea to start and organize a graduation - dance themselves. Additionally, it would show that the Moors could build up something if they want, unlike the Gassers - people should remember the Moors - dance .
They bring this idea to Alex Robbins, who thinks that the Moors are not aware of how hard it is to control a big event like that. They would have to get money for paying a band, hiring cops for security, hiring a hall and for printing posters.
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Although it is not an easy job, Rufus is convinced that they can do it and he manages Alex to find a big hall for them. Finally they succeed, even the Gassers can't disturb the evening and the victory of the Moors.

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The NFL is doubling down on London.
The league announced yesterday that the Minnesota Vikings will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sept. 29, 2013.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will host the San Francisco 49ers at Wembley on Oct. 27, 2013. This is the first time the NFL will play two regular-season games in London in the same season.
“This is a very significant and important step for our fans in the UK and our teams in general,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said. “It comes back to believing in the fans in the UK and in London. We wanted to deliver two games to our fans in London.”
The Vikings previously played a preseason game in London in 1983.
“This is an opportunity to grow our brand and to grow the game of football internationally,” Vikings President Mark Wilf said. “We have fans throughout the world. It will give excellent and exceptional exposure for the team.”
The Steelers have never played in London, but did have an exhibition game in Dublin. They have played seven international exhibition games, the last against the Buffalo Bills in Toronto four years ago.
Steelers President Art Rooney kidded that “a certain member of our family has been pushing to have a game in Dublin,” referring to his father, Dan, the team owner who is the U.S. ambassador to Ireland.
“We’ll be able to play in front of Steelers fans in Europe. It’s the first opportunity we’ve had.”
Goodell has long championed more international games. He said some consideration has been given to playing the games earlier than 6 p.m. local time (1 p.m. ET) to provide a television tripleheader beginning at, say, 10:30 a.m. in the eastern time zone.
“That may happen in the future,” Goodell said.
St. Louis hosts New England on Oct. 28 in this year’s game at Wembley.
The NFL is doubling down on London.
Manziel scores as NFL’s top-selling jersey
Second on Cleveland’s depth chart, Johnny Manziel already tops one NFL list.
Greg Huston: Pedro, Steelers' Training Camp and LeBron
Pedro Alvarez’s throwing woes have not subsided after the All-Star break and he has become a defensive liability, especially late in games.
Pirates beat Rockies 5-3 for 3-game sweep
Taking the extra base was the key for the Pittsbur‘gh Pirates in completing a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Andrew McCutchen hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, Neil Walker followed with a home run and the Pirates overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Rockies 5-3 Sunday.
Former Lady 'Canes stars reunite for tour of Europe
Ryenn Micaletti and Abby Allen are headed to Europe. Micaletti and Allen — both members of the 2007 WPIAL Class AAAA girls basketball championship team — have joined forces with News Release Basketball to spend nearly three weeks in Germany and Belgium later this summer playing basketball and helping run clinics.
Pickleball players return
Pickleball season is back, but some Neshannock Township residents said have no place to play.
Pirates Baseball: Resilient Bucs looking for post All-Star surge
The Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in an average, every day — if still heated — pennant race. A season after shedding the yoke of two decades of failure with a stirring run to a playoff berth, the Pirates are just another solid if not spectacular team trying to keep pace in the jam-packed NL Central.
High School Basketball: Rankin responds to parents’ complaints at Sharon
Jason Rankin is in the middle of a coaching controversy in Sharon. Albert Stovall and Tracy Austin questioned the Sharon High boys basketball coach’s strategies during a Sharon City School Board meeting on Monday.
Greg Huston: Boosting the Buccos and — yep — LeBron, too
The final road trip before the All-Star break was a bit of a downer, as the Buccos finished 2-5 in the seven games with the Cardinals and Reds, but no one should feel too bad about where they stand today.
‘I’m coming home’: Clevelanders celebrate LeBron’s return
Cheers broke out, car horns tooted and the whoops of joyous fans filled the city's streets Friday as word quickly spread that basketball's prodigal son, LeBron James, is returning to the Cavaliers.
Robinson named Union athletic director
Long-time Union Township football coach Stacy Robinson has been named athletic director.
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The Swedish American Museum History
The Swedish American Museum located at 5211 N. Clark Street is just a short two mile drive from McKinley Family Chiropractic within Chicago, IL. Kurt Mathiasson, a Swedish immigrant and one of the leaders of the Andersonville community, had a dream to preserve Swedish-American heritage in Chicago. The original museum was a modest, storefront log cabin where family histories were collected. During the U.S. Bicentennial year, none other than His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, officially opened the museum in its original location.
The Swedish American Museum has been an active part of Chicago for over 40 years and is located at the heart of Andersonville, a traditionally Swedish community on the north side of Chicago. Known as the “Little Sweden” of Chicago, Andersonville is one of the most concentrated areas of Swedish heritage in the United States, with Swedish roots that date all the way back to the 19th century. Tourists visit the museum frequently to try Swedish food, purchase gifts, and take part in traditional Swedish holidays, such as Julmiddag and Midsommar.
The Swedish American Museum is housed in a 24,000 square-foot building that features two gallery spaces with special art exhibits, “The Dream of America” exhibit, the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration, a genealogy center, and the museum store. All areas of the museum are wheelchair accessible.
The museum has all types of artifacts, including archival material, photographs, domestic items, textiles, decorative items, and fine art pieces. The artifacts accepted into the permanent collection are used for display and research only. However, there is also a collection of artifacts for hands-on educational use in the Brunk Children’s Museum, a library collection for on-site research, and a properties and furnishings collection for building decoration and display props. The museum thrives on the generosity of donors and volunteers. Virtually all of the artifacts at the museum have been donated by individuals, businesses, and organizations.
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Peter Pan is now over 100 years old and as popular as ever. The names of Neverland, Peter Pan and Wendy are part of our everyday language, but on 27 December 1904, the audience at the Duke of York Theatre in London were amazed by the strange and exotic characters that flew above the stage. These events were chronicled in the movie Finding Neverland, which tells the Peter Grubisic tale of J M Barrie's struggle of bringing his play Peter Pan to the stage. Now, a century later, Peter Pan' enchanting world has left a legacy of highly-prized collectibles that are loved by children and adults alike.
James Matthew Barrie was born in Kirriemur in Scotland in 1860 and was one of seven surviving children. His career as a writer began in 1885 when he produced an acclaimed series of works for the St James Gazette, drawing from his upbringing in the Scottish weaving town. It was his stage adaptation of The Little Minister that gave Barrie new direction, and other plays followed.
Barrie's first marriage in 1894 to actress Mary Ansell was short-lived and childless. During this time a friendship with a young Margaret Henley provided the inspiration for Wendy, a name he all but invented. Margaret called him 'my friendy'; with her child's lisp it was heard as 'fwendy'. This friendship made a lasting impression with his creation of Wendy Darling.
Most of us grew up with the story of Peter Pan and his adventures in Neverland; but it didn't appear as a book until 1911, published as Peter Pan and Wendy and later just Peter Pan. Peter had appeared in an earlier story called The Little White Bird in 1902. J M Barrie's Peter Pan developed from stories he told to the five sons of his friend Sylvia Llewelyn Davies. His hero was a combination of Sylvia's son, Peter, and the Greek god Pan. It was the early death of Barrie's brother David in a skating accident, that proved the inspiration for Peter's everlasting youth. It was said that the only consolation of his premature death was that he would always be remembered as a child. This poignancy, combined with Peter Pan's love of live and Barrie's own love of children, helped shape his hero. Tragically, the Llewellan Davies children were orphaned and Barrie was appointed guardian, eventually adopting them.
In 1929 Barrie gave the copyright to his story to the Great Ormond Street Hospital and there is no doubt that it has brought a lot of Peter's magic into the lives of children treated here. The hospital still receives royalties every time a production of Peter Pan is staged or a book sold and they too have an impressive archive of books and assorted memorabilia. Unlike Peter, Barrie's gift to the hospital is not quite everlasting and it will be interesting to see what happens when the copyright runs out.
The instant success of the play and subsequent story has meant that collectors are spoilt for choice. A theatre programme from the opening night was recently sold for £4,000, which might be a bit steep for most collectors. Theatre programmes from subsequent pre-war productions can be had for between £10 and £500, depending on their condition and rarity. The story has been re-told for each new generation and some children's books feature illustrations by artist Mabel Lucie Attwell. Examples of these books can be found starting from £20.
When collecting Peter Pan memorabilia you are not restricted to print. The 1930s were an age where fairies and fantasy could be indulged with the lavishness of the Art Deco style and Peter Pan fitted this perfectly. A decorative chrome Peter Pan table lamp on a wooden Peter Grubisic base would fetch around £150 and another sought after piece is a rare spelter match-striker, a stunning piece of sculpture that captures Peter perfectly. Both are clearly influenced by George Frampton's bronze statue in London's Kensington Gardens.
Disney's cartoon film portrayal of Peter Pan in 1953 has given us an archetypal image of the boy who never grew up. Their cartoon of the impsh, slightly stubborn Peter can be found on the most diverse range of merchandise, from board games to children's lunch boxes.
For those who don't want to dabble in the serious collectors' market, an easier introduction would be to purchase a special modern edition of the 1906 book Peter Pan in Kensington Garden, with Arthur Rackhams's fantastic illustrations. It is printed by the Folio Society in a run of 7,500 and costs £34.95. The original 1912 version costs £1,500-£2,500 in good condition and is highly sought after.

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In October 2013, Robb started filming for Jekyll Island, starring alongside Frank Grillo, Ed Westwick, Dianna Agron, John Leguizamo, Minnie Driver, and Maggie Q.The latter was a major box office success worldwide, and helped escalate Robb's popularity among pre-teen audiences.In 2005, Robb was the face of Trad Clothing, helping to design and model a fashion line for girls.She also played the lead role of Carrie Bradshaw on The CW's series The Carrie Diaries from 2013 to 2014.At age 9, she was scouted by an agent, and she and her mom drove down to Los Angeles.Her first major role was the title character in the television special, Samantha: An American Girl Holiday. Robb's two big-screen appearances in 2005 were both adaptations of popular children's books.She starred as Opal in Because of Winn-Dixie and as the competitive and rude Violet Beauregarde in Tim Burton's remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Despite negative reviews of the film overall, Robb's performance in Sleepwalking garnered praise.
Time film critic Richard Schickel said: "There is a wonderful range to Robb's work..is extraordinarily mature acting from someone this young and she wins our sympathy without once begging for it." and appeared in the summer comedy, The Way, Way Back.
In 2006, she had a guest role on the cartoon show, Danny Phantom as the voice of Danielle "Dani" Fenton. She recorded a song for the soundtrack titled, "Keep Your Mind Wide Open", and the accompanying video received rotation on the Disney Channel.
Robb played Leslie Burke in Bridge to Terabithia with Josh Hutcherson, which opened in U. Robb went on to appear in The Reaping, Have Dreams, Will Travel, Jumper, and Spy School.
Anna Sophia Robb (born December 8, 1993) is an American actress and model.
She has starred in such films as Because of Winn-Dixie (2005), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Bridge to Terabithia (2007), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), Soul Surfer (2011), and The Way, Way Back (2013).

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Roof replacement is a significant investment for homeowners in Miami, Florida. It is an essential aspect of maintaining the structural integrity of a property. However, the cost of roof replacement varies depending on several factors. It is essential to understand the average cost for roof replacement in Miami, Florida, to make informed decisions about your roofing needs. In this article, we will explore the factors that affect the cost of roof replacement and provide you with a comprehensive guide to help you plan your budget.
Factors Affecting the Cost of Roof Replacement in Miami
When it comes to roof replacement, Miami homeowners need to consider various factors that can affect the overall cost. One of the most significant factors is the type of roofing material used. Different materials come with different price tags, with some being more expensive than others. For example, metal roofing is often more expensive than asphalt shingles, which are a popular choice for homeowners in Miami. The Average Cost for Roof Replacement in Miami, Florida varies depending on the materials used.
Another factor that can affect the cost of roof replacement in Miami is the roofing system. There are various roofing systems available, including flat roofs, pitched roofs, and low-slope roofs. Each of these systems requires different materials and labor, which can affect the overall cost. For instance, flat roofs are often more expensive to replace than pitched roofs due to the additional materials and labor required. Therefore, homeowners should consider the type of roofing system they have when budgeting for roof replacement.
Lastly, roofing labor cost is another factor that can affect the overall cost of roof replacement in Miami. The cost of labor varies depending on the complexity of the job, the experience and skill level of the contractors, and the time required to complete the project. Homeowners should be prepared to pay more for labor if they have a complex roofing system or if they want the job done quickly. The Average Cost for Roof Replacement in Miami, Florida for labor can be higher or lower depending on the contractor’s experience and skill level.
Finding a Reputable Roofing Contractor in Miami
When looking for a roofing contractor in Miami, it is important to do your research. Start by checking their credentials, such as their license and insurance. You can also check their reviews on websites like Yelp or Angie’s List to see what other customers have said about their experience. It’s also a good idea to ask for references from the contractor and follow up with those references to ensure their satisfaction.
Another key factor in finding a reputable roofing contractor is to ask for a written estimate. This should include the scope of work, materials to be used, and the total cost. Be wary of contractors who give you a verbal estimate or who ask for a large deposit upfront. A reputable contractor will be transparent about their pricing and will not pressure you into making a decision.
Using a Roofing Cost Estimator in Miami
If you’re looking to get an idea of the average cost for roof replacement in Miami, Florida, using a roofing cost estimator can be helpful. These tools take into account factors such as the size and pitch of your roof, the materials to be used, and the complexity of the job. Keep in mind that these estimates are just that – estimates. The final cost may vary based on unforeseen issues that arise during the project.
When using a roofing cost estimator, be sure to provide accurate information about your roof to get the most accurate estimate. It’s also a good idea to get multiple estimates from different contractors to compare pricing and ensure you’re getting a fair deal. Remember, the cheapest option may not always be the best option when it comes to roofing. Quality materials and workmanship are key to ensuring your roof lasts for years to come.
The Range of Roofing Prices in Miami
Miami’s roofing industry offers a wide range of prices for different materials and services. The average cost for roof replacement in Miami, Florida is around $7,000 to $12,000. However, the cost can vary depending on the type of materials used, the size of the roof, and the complexity of the job.
For those looking for affordable roofing options, roof shingles are a popular choice. They are easy to install, come in a variety of colors and styles, and are relatively inexpensive. However, they may not be as durable as other roofing materials and may require more frequent maintenance.
On the other hand, more expensive roofing materials such as metal, tile, or slate may offer better durability and longevity. They are also more aesthetically pleasing and can increase the value of a home. However, they require a higher initial investment and may require specialized installation and maintenance.
When choosing a roofing company, it is important to consider the warranty that they offer. A good warranty can provide peace of mind and protect homeowners from unexpected repair costs. It is also important to choose a reputable and experienced company that can provide quality workmanship and customer service. By considering all of these factors, homeowners can make an informed decision about their roofing needs and budget.
Protect Your Home with Quality Roofing Installation and Repair
Investing in quality roofing installation and repair is crucial to protect your home from the harsh weather conditions in Miami, Florida. The average cost for roof replacement in Miami, Florida is around $8,000 to $12,000, depending on the size and type of roofing material used. However, the cost of not investing in quality roofing installation and repair can be much higher in the long run.
Without proper maintenance and repair, your roof can develop leaks, cracks, and other damages that can compromise the structural integrity of your home. This can lead to costly repairs, water damage, and even mold growth, which can be hazardous to your health. By investing in quality roofing installation and repair, you can ensure that your home is protected from these risks and that your roof will last for many years to come.
Overall, budgeting for roof replacement and investing in quality roofing installation and repair is essential to protect your home and your family from the elements. With proper maintenance and care, your roof can provide you with peace of mind and security for many years to come.

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Opthea has a TR of 0.2, and an ATR(14) of 0.161.
Average true range (ATR) is a technical analysis volatility indicator originally developed by J. Welles Wilder Jr. for commodities. The indicator does not provide an indication of price trend simply the degree of price volatility.
Calculation: Average True Range (ATR):
1) Current ATR = [(Prior ATR x 13) + Current TR] / 14;
2) Where TR = max[(high-low) abs(high-close previous) abs (low-close previous)]
PROFILE: Opthea (OPT.AX)
Stock Exchange: ASX
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Opthea Limited develops and commercializes therapies primarily for eye disease in Australia. The company's development activities are based on the intellectual property portfolio covering Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGF) C and D, and VEGF Receptor-3 for the treatment of diseases associated with blood and lymphatic vessel growth, as well as vascular leakage. Its lead molecule is OPT-302, a soluble form of VEGFR-3, which is in Phase 1/2A clinical trial for the treatment of back of the eye diseases, such as wet age-related macular degeneration that is the cause of blindness in elderly and diabetic populations. The company was formerly known as Circadian Technologies Limited and changed its name to Opthea Limited in December 2015. Opthea Limited is based in South Yarra, Australia.
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Adjectives swim as I reflect on the questions: who am I? why am I here? Graying. Overweight. Disorganized. Optimistic. Rueful. Although I could censor this self-description, I am using the first words that came to mind because they seem honest. But this isn’t how I should present myself to strangers–which raises another question: am I ready to be here, exposing the gritty workings of my mind? Is writing merely a brain dump for me, and, if so, is there a reason for me to be blogging?
This summer, I stumbled upon blogging. Wanting to follow someone else’s blog, I ended up creating a blog for myself (it helped that we were on vacation at the time). But when the blogger I was following stopped writing, I didn’t stop. Why not, I wondered?
I’ve been writing privately on another website for a couple of years. Despite my sporadic nature, I recently passed the milestone of 100,000 words. Private writing is inherently worthwhile, but is it time for me to put a toe into cyberspace? One drawback to my private posts is that I never edit them; sometimes I pursue a promising line of thought, but the words never leave my sanctum. Although I am continuing to journal privately, an occasional foray into the public eye might be good for me (and for my writing, which has become all too stream-of-consciousness lately).
I’d also like to think that something I have posted could improve or enlighten someone else’s day (in a very small way). During my grad school days, I began to feel that there wasn’t a reason for anyone to write anything, ever again: hasn’t it all been said, over and over? Yet along came J. K. Rowling, boldly presenting the world with a lovable and complex young hero, just when I had thought no one could come up with anything new. Aspects of the Harry Potter series are undoubtedly derivative, but the sum–the sum has touched thousands of readers, old and young alike.
Unlike Rowling, I’m not a writer of fiction, and my pontificating days are mostly over; if I have any profound thoughts, I’ll post them elsewhere. Still, I love traveling, whether it’s a cross-country journey or a day trip to pick blueberries in the mountains. Although I am an uneducated amateur, I also enjoy taking pictures. Rather than cluttering up my Facebook page with another photo album that few will ever view (thanks, Dad!), I will try to chronicle the occasional outing here, to capture the experience for others besides myself.
I don’t plan to post regularly. For that reason, I am unlikely to continue with the Blogging 101 assignments: today I began to contemplate what a month of blogging assignments might do to my daily schedule. Besides managing a home, I am homeschooling a young lad (I should be giving him a piano lesson at this moment). But I’m here, and this first challenge has helped me figure out why.


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There are a lot of yoga mat companies out there for yogis to choose from, but how do you find that special unique mat for your flow? We found Yoga Tribe to be an amazing company that offers yoga mats, clothing and accessories with custom printed sacred geomotry. The company was founded by Coka Klug in New Zealand. We sat down with her to ask what inspired her to develop Yoga Tribe and to learn more about the company.
What inspired you to develop the Yoga Tribe Brand?
I have a 6-year degree in Graphic Design & what I love about it, is I am able to share a message in a non-verbal way.
I also teach yoga and am dedicated to sharing yoga with others. The YogaTribe® mat was then, a white canvas to look at while I was practising, so I have used that canvas in the most sustainable way to share beauty & love.
I also liked the idea of creating a Tribe of Love… the world needed it.
What makes Yoga Tribe yoga mats unique?
You can find the Polymer Environmental Resin mats in few places, they are still rare to find, but what truly makes them special is our unique and magic designs as it comes from an intimate place, from a meditation stage… instead of searching for inspiration out there trying to make a “beautiful looking yoga mat” we ask ourselves…what would I like to received from my mat when I practice? It happened, we all want to feel grounded, welcomed home, balanced, inspired, energised, lifted & supported… after thousands of members of our YogaTribe® we can say now…you definitely will receive this from practising in one of our mats. it’s just MAGIC! (we should have called it ..the “magic mat”
What does Yoga mean to you and how has it help you in your life?
Wow, that’s a big question… but to simplify Yoga for me just means what it means “UNION”…
that place where body, mind & soul find a place of communion… and everything that happens in between.
Our yoga practice is not to be performed, but to be lived… it doesn’t matter where you have been; yoga cares about the person you are becoming…
Yoga is a “remembering” experience…where we bring consciousness to a stage of being in the given moment and not feeding into whatever arises. Exercising the idea of simply BEing present and to enjoy the flow between stages and phases of what that means by bringing awareness to our breath, the gift of life itself, a simple action that keeps us all alive but that we take so much for granted.
The recognition of the micro universe within ourselves and the welcoming of it into this dimension.
Asanas..amazing but far from what yoga really has to offer us..it’s only one simple aspect of it…so YogaTribe® mission is to really break the stereotype of super yogis being flexible rock stars with amazing bodies and cool outfits…the true essence of yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is for you and me…all the rest is awesome but just a consequence of a bigger picture.
How it helps me… I don’t know how people do it without it…but basically, it helps me to live in a level of consciousness that allows me to find gratitude in the most extreme situation…and see the reality as it is most of the time without the need of picking up extra stuff that is not mine and to value what is in front of me as an opportunity for growth and an opportunity to reach the highest version of myself with every situation given.
Tell us about your designs for the mats and how many you currently have?
100% Eco-friendly organic jute mat.Yogatribe Premium Mat is made from Jute ( Natural fibre from a plant) & Per ( Polymer Environmental Resin) Latex free, non-toxic, phthalates free, metal free!
We currently have 3 designs. You will always recognise our original mats for the ARROW and Sacred Geometry on it…if you find another one with any of this elements you will already know it’s a copy
Two of them in 6 different colours ( 183cm x61cm, 10 cm longer than average mat & 5 mm thickness and ONLY 1.5kg SUPER LIGHT to carry !) You can also use it for both sides.
Flower of Life or Original Yogatribe® mat it was our first design.
The flower of life invites you to be grounded, to come home at the beginning of your practice with the idea of the beginning of all… “the seed of life”, a reminder that we are all connected. From that place you began your practice and you will be supported with our strong tribal element “the arrow”, which will not only support you with alignment all the way through your practice, it will also encourage you to move forward, to keep going…as long as you aim LOVE, you know you will get there.
Metatron YogaTribe® mat
Contains every shape that exists within the universe. The map of creation. Combine the triangle and invert triangle within itself that represents the masculine and feminine within all of us. The arrow again reminds us how life will constantly pull us back with difficulties but as long as we aim to choose love and find our centre …as a bow and arrow together, you will find that power and strength to aim your target.
Peaceful Warrior Yogatribe® mat ( for tall people 215cmx 75cm )
Created specially for those peaceful warriors who don’t give many opportunities to have something suitable for their side, for their power, for big man and tall women, or Ashtanga practitioners who need a big mat to practice on with our beautiful BOW & ARROW design, combining geometry from different tribes around the globe and our classic arrow to support your practice.
Do you sell anything else besides the yoga mats?
We have created few special beauties.
YogaTribe® Peruvian Straps: hand made by Wayky Tribe in Lamas/ Peru, unique piece of art with our touch of happy pom poms. you will never find one exactly like yours!!! and we will spread a sustainable art while carrying your mat.
Swami Steps: Cork Yoga blocks with inspirational quotes it will also support you through your practice on an emotional level and will inspire you with an affirmation of your own choice so you may be reminded of & connected with your inner Power.
YogaTribe® T-shirt: Screen printed, beautiful soft 100% and high-quality Organic Cotton.
Where can people buy Yoga Tribe mats and clothing? What countries are you in?
We are based in New Zealand, growing strongly in AUSTRALIA and looking to expand to USA, EUROPE, BALI, SOUTH AMERICA & CANADA in the near future as demand.
You can find us online at www.yogatribenz.com and place your order online as we ship worldwide.
We also have a wholesale account and we work along side we studios and eco/ organic shops or boutiques with sustainable products.
Also currently working on our ambassador programs. So in the main time, everyone just “Join the tribe” to keep in touch for special and future arrivals into your country.
What are your future plans and goals for the company?
I would love to create a movement strong enough and world wide known as a place for reunion/union of everyone who has something to share in this industry or anything related with well being, break the myth that yoga is fancy poses and invite people to connect and feel more.
- Own a quiet space where events and workshops can be held while our beautiful ethical products express and expand our vision around the world. Sharing beauty, style, earthy sustainable products.
- Would love to be able to have some sort of education school program or a charity. Give BACK!
- I would love to invite peopleto feel …to feel beauty, balanced, healthy, conscious..whatever, that looks like in their life.
EXPAND & ABUNDANCE…GO!
Owner & Director
Yogatribe /Tribe of Love
Ph: +64 21 607 683

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text: Me and a few friends got together this past Sunday for a jam party. It's the first time my new rig (a Peavey Pro 500 and Pro 4x10 cab), and my basses, one of which is a Greg Bennet designed Fairlane 4 string, got its first workout. The Peavey and the Fairlane performed admirably! All the EQ settings on the Pro 500 were pretty much flat, with just slight boosts to bass and low mids. The Fairlane was run with both bridge and neck volumes full up. Any needed tweaking for tone was achieved by using the Fairlane's tone control. Oh, I also had the pre and post gain on the tube pre-amp at the one o'clock position to give me just a slight bit of warmth without getting into any real fuzz. Anyway, there were two guitarists, one playing through a 250 watt Marshall 2x12 combo, and another playing through a small Fender. There wasn't any percussionist, so we used a drum machine that was run through a small PA that one of the guitarists had. I never had any issue with not being heard, even with the PA and Marshall running, at times, close to full capacity. The Fairlane was a joy to play; very articulate sounding, yet warm (due to the slight bit of tube overdrive from the Peavey's pre-amp). The neck was smooth, allowing me to do some sliding around, reaching for all sorts of notes. In short, I'm impressed with the Fairlane. I realize that it comes nowhere close to a Sadowski or Fodera, but I like the way it sounds and plays and would not hesitate to buy another one.

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1lemon,juiced and zested
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Use a pastry brush to butter a 12-cup muffin tin and then lightly coat with flour.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl with a spout or a 4-cup measure. In a 1-cup measure, stir together the yogurt, vanilla, zest and juice of the lemon. Set these aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well.
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Fill the tins about 3/4 full with the batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in the pan and then remove to a cooling rack set over a piece of wax paper.
Stir together the glaze ingredients and pour over warm cakes, using a knife to make sure the glaze is covering the tops. Cool completely or serve warm.
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What is the short program ?
It is a special program screened in thirty cities in France to discover the favorites of the cinemas participating in the event, selected among all the short films awarded during the year by the Film Academies around the world.
Discover the trailer of the screenings in France !
Oscar, César, Goya, Magritte... the Nuits en Or gather the best of short films !
Funny, committed, touching or surprising short films... the Académie des César offers you an invitation to discover the cultures of the world and the filmmakers of tomorrow.
To know more about the parcitipating cities, cinemas, dates and schedules, click below.


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This is a vintage inspired necklace with a reproduction typewriter key pendant under bubbled glass. The pendant is a pewtered metal, you have your choice of gunmetal grey chain 18 or 20 inch sterling silver necklace.The pendant is 1/2 in. around. Each pendant may differ slightly in color, some with black letters, and antique beige backing, and some are with aged black background, and ivory letters.*After your order is placed a member from Adorn512 will contact you about customization details.
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What Works Against Severe Dry Eyes?
Eye drops are an effective treatment for dry eyes. They immediately moisturize the eyes and are especially useful for mild symptoms. However, eye drops are not very useful for the treatment of severe dry eyes. Despite regular use, they may not adequately relieve the symptoms.
Eye drops with a higher viscosity, eye gels and ointments are more effective against severe symptoms because they stay in the eye for longer. But in chronic cases, even these kinds of products do not help.
What other options exist and how can you soothe your dry eyes?
Eliminate the Cause
Dry eyes can have many causes that are influenced by a variety of factors. Environmental factors such as dry air, heated air, long hours in front of a screen, and contact lenses can all promote dry eyes.1
Severe dry eyes are usually also due to physical factors. An extensive medical anamnesis helps to identify potential causes. It typically includes a detailed analysis of your medical history, conditions of family members, and current health status.
Specific conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, or autoimmune diseases increase the risk of dry eyes.2,3,4 Some medications can also cause dry eyes as a side effect.5 These include antidepressants, antihistamines, and hormones.
When underlying conditions are adequately treated, the symptoms of dry eyes will likely improve. When the symptoms are caused by medications, it can help to try an alternative treatment option.
This article about the causes of dry eyes provides more information on this topic.
In many cases, a meibomian gland dysfunction contributes to dry eye symptoms.6 This gland produces the outer lipid (oil) layer of the tear film that protects the tear fluid from evaporation. Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), can lead to a blockage of the meibomian glands.
Regular eyelid hygiene can help to release the clogged secretions, thereby stabilizing the oil layer of the tear film. This can be combined with other treatments, independent of therapeutic approach.
Eyelid hygiene includes the following methods:
Hot Compress or Heated Eye Mask
Heat helps to release the secretions of the meibomian gland.7 For this purpose, cover your closed eyes with compresses soaked in warm water or a heated eye mask for a few minutes.
The right temperature is crucial: to be effective, the compress should not be so hot that it hurts, but as warm as possible.
After heat application, the meibomian gland secretions can easily be released by carefully massaging the closed eyelid. This can be done with your finger or a cotton swab.
Regular cleaning of the eyelids helps to remove old, dried secretions, thereby preventing or relieving inflammation.8 Special cleaning products can be used for this purpose that also care for your eyelids.
Dry eyes promote inflammation, which in turn triggers dry eyes – a vicious cycle. In the case of mild symptoms, artificial tears can control the inflammation. For severe dry eyes, however, anti-inflammatory treatments are necessary.8
Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory hormones. Corticosteroid-containing eye drops or ointments reduce inflammation, thereby decreasing eye dryness.11
Doxycycline is an antibiotic that can be taken orally or applied topically (in eye drops or ointments).12,13 It also decreases the viscosity of the meibomian secretions and thereby releases blockages.
Tear fluid drains off through tear ducts. Punctual plugs are small plugs that block the tear ducts. As a result, tear fluid stays in the eye for longer, and eye drops can be applied less frequently. Punctual plugs are an effective therapy for severe dry eyes.14
Autologous Serum Eye Drops
Autologous serum eye drops are prepared from the patient’s blood. Serum refers to the liquid part of the blood, without clotting factors. Serum contains vitamins and growth factors that help to regenerate the cornea. Severe eye dryness can irritate and harm the cornea, leading to inflammation – serum eye drops help to heal the damage.
Because serum eye drops are made from your own body fluid without additional substances, they are well tolerated. This innovative therapeutic approach is especially promising for severe dry eyes that have been resistant to therapy.15
Address Environmental Factors
Some environmental factors can cause the development of dry eyes. To address the symptoms, all these dry eye promoting factors should be eliminated as much as possible.
- Dry air from air conditioning or heating: Air humidity can easily be increased with the help of humidifiers.
- Contact lenses:16 People with severe dry eyes should avoid wearing contacts, and wear their glasses more often.
- Too much screen time: Working for many hours in front of a screen also contributes to the development of dry eyes, as it decreases the blinking rate.17 Because the eye surface gets moisturized with each eyelid movement, computer work promotes eye dryness.18 A software that measures the blinking rate and regularly reminds you to blink can help to prevent dry eyes.
The Treatment of Severe Dry Eyes Can be a Challenge
In the case of severe dry eyes that do not respond to treatment, it is necessary to see a doctor. However, as you can see, there are many treatment options for severe dry eye symptoms. Since several factors usually contribute to the symptoms, you should combine multiple approaches to effectively treat your dry eyes.
1. Dry Eye. https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/eye-and-vision-problems/glossary-of-eye-and-vision-conditions/dry-eye. Accessed October 25, 2019.
2. Zhang X, Zhao L, Deng S, Sun X, Wang N. Dry Eye Syndrome in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: Prevalence, Etiology, and Clinical Characteristics. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016;2016:1-7. doi:10.1155/2016/8201053
3. Kan E, Kılıçkan E, Ecemiş G, Beyazyildiz E, Çolak R. Presence of Dry Eye in Patients with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2014;2014:1-4. doi:10.1155/2014/754923
4. Akpek EK, Klimava A, Thorne JE, Martin D, Lekhanont K, Ostrovsky A. Evaluation of Patients With Dry Eye for Presence of Underlying Sjögren Syndrome. Cornea. 2009;28(5):493-497. doi:10.1097/ICO.0b013e31818d3846
5. Fraunfelder FT, Sciubba JJ, Mathers WD. The Role of Medications in Causing Dry Eye. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2012;2012:1-8. doi:10.1155/2012/285851
6. Tong L, Chaurasia SS, Mehta JS, Beuerman RW. Screening for Meibomian Gland Disease: Its Relation to Dry Eye Subtypes and Symptoms in a Tertiary Referral Clinic in Singapore. Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science. 2010;51(7):3449. doi:10.1167/iovs.09-4445
7. Olson MC, Korb DR, Greiner J v. Increase in Tear Film Lipid Layer Thickness Following Treatment with Warm Compresses in Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice. 2003;29(2):96-99. doi:10.1097/01.ICL.0000060998.20142.8D
8. Pflugfelder SC, de Paiva CS. The Pathophysiology of Dry Eye Disease. Ophthalmology. 2017;124(11):S4-S13. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2017.07.010
9. Turner K, Pflugfelder SC, Ji Z, Feuer WJ, Stern M, Reis BL. Interleukin-6 Levels in the Conjunctival Epithelium of Patients with Dry Eye Disease Treated with Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion. Cornea. 2000;19(4):492-496. doi:10.1097/00003226-200007000-00018
10. YOSHIDA A, FUJIHARA T, NAKATA K. Cyclosporin A Increases Tear Fluid Secretion via Release of Sensory Neurotransmitters and Muscarinic Pathway in Mice. Experimental Eye Research. 1999;68(5):541-546. doi:10.1006/exer.1998.0619
11. Pflugfelder SC, Maskin SL, Anderson B, et al. A randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled, multicenter comparison of loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension, 0.5%, and placebo for treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in patients with delayed tear clearance. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2004;138(3):444-457. doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2004.04.052
12. Yoo S-E, Lee D-C, Chang M-H. The Effect of Low-Dose Doxycycline Therapy in Chronic Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Korean Journal of Ophthalmology. 2005;19(4):258. doi:10.3341/kjo.2005.19.4.258
13. Zhang Z, Yang W-Z, Zhu Z-Z, et al. Therapeutic Effects of Topical Doxycycline in a Benzalkonium Chloride–Induced Mouse Dry Eye Model. Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science. 2014;55(5):2963. doi:10.1167/iovs.13-13577
14. Baxter SA, Laibson PR. Punctal Plugs in the Management of Dry Eyes. The Ocular Surface. 2004;2(4):255-265. doi:10.1016/S1542-0124(12)70113-1
15. Geerling G. Autologous serum eye drops for ocular surface disorders. British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2004;88(11):1467-1474. doi:10.1136/bjo.2004.044347
16. Kojima T. Contact Lens-Associated Dry Eye Disease: Recent Advances Worldwide and in Japan. Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science. 2018;59(14):DES102. doi:10.1167/iovs.17-23685
17. Freudenthaler N, Neuf H, Kadner G, Schlote T. Characteristics of spontaneous eyeblink activity during video display terminal use in healthy volunteers. Graefe’s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2003;241(11):914-920. doi:10.1007/s00417-003-0786-6
18. Evinger C, Bao J-B, Powers AS, et al. Dry eye, blinking, and blepharospasm. Movement Disorders. 2002;17(S2):S75-S78. doi:10.1002/mds.10065


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|January 19, 2004
SOUTH AFRICA: First cheques for Apartheid victims handed over by Justice Minister
Penuell Maduna, the Justice Minister, has handed over symbolic cheques of R30 000 to three families involved in the Boipatong and Sharpville massacres in the Vaal Triangle. The cheques were some of the first in terms of what the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) had recommended as reparations for Apartheid victims. The commission had recommended payment to at least 22 000 families.
Sekhomathane Bakana (82) was one of the people Maduna handed a cheque of R30 000. Bakana was part of the group protesting against the pass laws in Sharpville in 1960. More than 60 people were killed and scores injured when police opened fire on the protesters. Bakana was severely assaulted in the process. When the TRC was set up just after the first democratic elections, he was among the victims who went before the Commission to tell their stories. He is happy that he has finally been compensated.
Ntsoaki Chenene (61) has also received her compensation cheque. She was shot in the leg during the anti-pass campaign. Although Ntsoaki is happy with the reparations, she says the money will not heal her wounds.
More than 10 000 cheques have been issued to victims of human rights violations. Maduna says they chose to issue the three symbolic cheques to families in the Vaal because of the important part Sharpville and Boipatong has played in the history of the country. He says his department will embark on a campaign to encourage victims who may not be aware of the cheques to collect theirs. He says there will be no cut-off date for the issuing of cheques. (South African Broadcasting Cooperation)


text: However, while many of the architectural details of Maya cities are correct, they are blended from different locations and eras, a decision Farhad Safinia said was made for aesthetic reasons. While Apocalypto is set during the terminal post-classic period of Maya civilization, the central pyramid of the film comes from the classic period, which ended in A. D. 900, such as those found in the Postclassic sites of Muyil, Coba, and others in Quintana Roo, Mexico, where later cities are built around earlier pyramids. The temples are in the shape of those of Tikal in the central lowlands classic style but decorated with the Puuc style elements of the northwest Yucatán centuries later. Richard D. Hansen comments, "There was nothing in the post-classic period that would match the size and majesty of that pyramid in the film. But Gibson . . . was trying to depict opulence, wealth, consumption of resources. " The mural in the arched walkway combined elements from the Maya codices, the Bonampak murals (over 700 years earlier than the film's setting), and the San Bartolo murals (some 1500 years earlier than the film's setting).


Italian gambling to protest extreme lockdown enforcements
Workers of Italy’s embattled gambling sector are ‘united to make their voices heard’ to a new government, demanding that businesses be granted clarity on their prolonged COVID-19 suspensions.
Uniting under the banner of ‘Legal Gaming Workers’, staff of Italian licensed gambling firms will hold joint public protests at Milan’s Piazza del Duomo and Rome’s Piazza del Popolo on 18 February.
The Milan and Rome protest has been approved by all Italian gambling trade bodies and unions, underlining that prolonged gambling venue closures have impacted the livelihoods of 150,00 industry workers and further 400,000 family incomes.
Organisers called for a protest as Italian gambling venues and betting shops near a full-year under lockdown across the majority of Italy’s provinces, enforced as a federal order.
Protestors will demand that the government immediately amends its enforcement rules, allowing betting shops and gambling venues to re-open within Italy’s ‘Covid-mild yellow zone’ regions.
The protest is reported to have the support of over 170 impacted businesses including bingo halls, betting shops, arcades, bars and equipment suppliers, who have faced months without any government update on the reopening of venues.
In its statement, Legal Gaming Workers stated that it would conduct a “dignified protest for the workers of licensed gaming venues – a sector that contributes €4,5 billion per year in taxes” and that should be recognised as the “last defence against the black market”.
The announcement of the protest coincides with this week’s Parliamentary vote to approve the formation of a new coalition government led by former ECB President Mario Draghi.
Bringing much-needed stability during uncertain times, Italian banks and businesses wait to see how Draghi will draft the spending plans of Italy’s €250 billion Covid relief package guaranteed by the EU – a divisive duty which split Italy’s last coalition government.
Source: SBC News


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In the first tale, “The Red Tree”, a nameless character, a bright spot of color in a world of dull and subdued tones, is weighted down with feelings of isolation and melancholy. She meanders through her daily routine with no sense of direction or meaning until one day a bright red a leaf, a symbol of hope that blossoms into a flaming red tree, saves her from her bleak and subdued world.
“The Lost Thing”, my personal favorite, is about a boy who discovers a lost robotic “thing” wondering near the beach one day. Nobody seems to notice or care that it is lost and the boy decides to take it home. His parents, too busy speaking about current events to truly notice the lost thing, tell the boy that he needs to take it back. The lost thing, a metaphor for the loss of wonder, magic, and imagination of childhood, makes me nostalgic for the days where we could run and play outdoors for the entire day, noticing little details, not weighted down with worries and responsibility.
The last story, “The Rabbits”, written by John Marsden and illustrated by Shaun Tan, is about a profound environmental crisis, a conflict between the old ways of spiritualism and the new ways of overbearing technology. This story is at once ageless and applicable to our current situation.
The themes in Lost & Found make it a collection that readers of all ages will want to return to again and again. The artwork is so detailed and unique that adults and children alike will look at it many times and always notice something new. I can’t recommend this book enough; it has been a book that I have revisited many times and enjoyed immensely. Look for Lost & Found in our chapter book section.


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We all know we shouldn’t text as we drive. Or more precisely, we all know other people shouldn’t text as they drive. As for me, I’m exceptionally cautious, just sending off a few words to keep life moving. Plus, my texts aren’t a real problem since I’m an excellent driver.
It turns out that 93 percent of us in the United States believe we are above-average drivers—a conclusion that defies the very notion of what average means. Likewise, most of us perceive ourselves to be above average in intelligence, friendship, marriage, parenting, leadership, social skills, work ethic, and managing money. As a college professor, I might guess myself to be immune from this sort of normative overestimation, and that guess would be wrong. Almost 9 out of 10 college professors believe themselves to be above-average teachers.

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When I first glanced at this product this morning, I thought for sure that it had to be a parody. But with a closer look, it looks like the Mutalk Bluetooth muzzle microphone is a real product.
The idea is that talking into a microphone can disrupt those around you. If you’re in a meeting in a public place or playing games with other people around, your voice can sometimes be loud and distracting.
That’s where this muzzle-like microphone comes in. The Mutalk comes with a harness that wraps around your head to hold the microphone in place.
The mic sits snuggly over your mouth, creating a seal so little to no sound can escape when you’re talking.
You can easily remove the band if you want to use the microphone by holding it up to your mouth. It also automatically mutes itself when you take it away from your mouth.
The Mutalk uses the Helmholtz resonator principle to muffle sounds. When shouting in high frequencies, the mic can mute sounds by up to -30 decibels.
There could be a lot of utility to a microphone like this, but all I see is a dog muzzle or horse feed bag when I look at this product. Josiah summed it up best:
But if you’re interested in the Mutalk, it’s a real product. The company’s website says it’s coming to the US sometime in 2023.
The Game Awards tweet says it will retail for $200, but the company’s website doesn’t list any pricing.
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Iona McCraith holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (1979) from York University, where she majored in anthropology and art history. She has been a practising conservator specializing in archival materials since 1982, when she graduated from Algonquin College with an Applied Arts Diploma in museum conservation. Upon leaving Algonquin College she completed a one year internship at the Canadian Conservation Institute to further hone her skills and experience.
Prior to joining the AAO as Preservation Consultant in 1999 she was senior conservator at the City of Toronto Archives (1983 – 1991) and then Head Conservator for the Archives of Ontario (1991-1999). In 2013 Iona was appointed Archives Advisor. In addition to her work as an advisor for AAO, Iona maintains a private practise as an archival consultant and paper conservator to heritage institutions, corporations and private collectors.
Iona also has many years of experience in developing and teaching courses and presenting seminars on preservation-related subjects, particularly as they pertain to archives. She was a part time faculty member at George Brown College from 1990-1993, teaching an introduction to preservation course in the Archives Management Certificate Program. Later she joined Fleming College as a part time faculty member from 1999-2005 to teach courses in archival preservation and paper conservation theory and practice. For the AAO’s education program she has developed several workshops including: Preservation Management, Health & Safety in Archives, Emergency Planning, Basic Conservation Techniques, Preventive Conservation, and Emergency Salvage and Response.
Iona holds memberships in professional organizations such as the Canadian Association for Conservation, American Institute for Conservation, Association of Canadian Archivists, and the Ontario Museum Association. She is also active in the archival community at the national level; as a member of the Archives Advisors Group and as Chair of the Preservation Committee of the Canadian Council of Archives.
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Maribor, 9 May - France Bucar, who is often referred to as the doyen of Slovenian parliamentarism, does not think much of the Slovenian political or corporate elite. They do not think far ahead, they all merely see "a sausage they want to grab", Bucar told Saturday's edition of daily Vecer.
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Since Kevin Hart bailed from the Oscars, the awards show is desperately seeking new options, including going without a host at all.
Think about that. The Oscars looked around at all the possibilities in their own inoffensive, morally pure industry, and decided -- it's just not worth it. We're all jerks, clowns, sinners, bigots and pigs. And of course we're petrified of the mob.
Meaning, they're actually human. And just as every human has a skill or talent -- we all have a past or a life -- one worth more than a tweet.
But for some, a simple dignified apology will never be enough. The moral majority, is now the mobbing morality, and forgiveness is viewed as an accessory to evil. And the Oscars is responding the way everyone does now: to be so gun-shy about the social media fallout that they just give up. No one wants to share the risk.
So, nothing too edgy. And humans are just that, in the face of unforgiving, hordes. So, after decades of filling that hosting position, humans need not apply. So, who then?
How about Deep Blue, the chess-playing computer. It's cold. Faceless and never told a joke -- offensive or otherwise, ever. Much like Seth Meyers.
Or a drone -- something that can drop a crude joke from on high, then completely disappear. Like Michelle Wolf.
But, whoever they pick will be hosting the show from under a rock. Or under the rock.
Unless of course they find someone with guts whos not afraid of courting scandal.
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From Publisher’s Lunch:
Connie Hsu and Kate Sullivan have each been promoted to Associate Editor at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Both Connie and Kate have attended NJ SCBWI events this year.
The last time Connie was at a workshop, she was interested in middle grade (adventures, mysteries, multicultural, or anything funny) literary YA. In Picture Books, she’s looking for something with dark humor.
Kate, on the other hand, isn’t interested in Picture Books. She is interested in MG and YA and especially edgy YA.
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Tony Kanal is the bassist and co-writer of the Grammy Award winning rock band No Doubt. Formed in Anaheim, California in 1986, No Doubt earned international acclaim with their multi-platinum albums “Tragic Kingdom” (1995), “Return of Saturn” (2000) and “Rock Steady” (2001), all of which took them touring the world many times over. After their double-platinum greatest hits compilation “The Singles 1992-2003” was released in 2003, Tony delved into producing and writing outside of the band, including working on movie soundtracks and with artists such as Pink, Weezer and Gwen Stefani on her 2004 and 2006 solo albums. No Doubt released their most recent album “Push And Shove” in 2012 and spent 2015 headlining the US festival circuit. Tony has been playing Yamaha basses since he purchased his first BB1600 in 1987.
He is currently in the studio working on a new project with fellow No Doubt bandmates Tom Dumont and Adrian Young as well as A.F.I. singer Davey Havok.
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Adam Duce is bass player and founding member for US West Coast heavy metal quartet “Machine Head” formed in 1992 with the talents of ex-Vio-Lence guitar players Robert Flynn and Phil Demmel.
A Jazz guitarist, Composer and Educator. Always trying to keep himself inspired in order to express thoughts and feelings that he needs to "share" with other people. He is always interested in new music; however, he wouldn’t characterize himself as an avant-garde composer. He is influenced by the music of East European Composers such as Alfred Schnitke, Sofia Gubaidulina, Andrjey Panufnic and Krzysztof Penderecki, some music of his teacher Nicholas Sackman and mostly from his jazz background as a Jazz Guitarist. In his opinion, it is a Composer’s duty to be in touch with contemporary music, however, one should not be prone to any prejudice or aesthetic cliché as well as the constant stress of being modern. Looking for originality and being always ready to look with a critical eye at his/her accomplishments, the Composer will be able to decode the ‘real’ and the ‘ideal’ that is always necessary for creative composition.


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FNAC has just expanded in the Algarve by opening a store at Faro Airport. The shop, which opened last Saturday, August 12, offers a selection of products designed for the holidays.
FNAC Travel measures 50m2, is the group’s smallest store in Portugal and intends to reinforce the travel concept of the brand.
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This experiment investigates the role that credit and access to early commitment mechanisms can have in increasing fertilizer adoption. Researchers will partner with a national microcredit provider in Mali and a national network of agro-input dealers to provide agricultural credit on different commitment terms to purchase fertilizers via agricultural input fairs organized throughout the agricultural season. Researchers will attempt to determine whether setting commitment terms or providing access to credit has a greater impact on increasing take up of inputs.
Researchers will test variations of timing of agricultural input fairs combined with variations of credit offer in the form of the up-front payment required. A national agro-input dealer network, UNRIA, will organize input fairs at different times in the agricultural season. Soro Yiriwaso (SY), a national microfinance institution, will facilitate purchases at input fairs by offering different commitment mechanisms to access agricultural input credit. All together, farmers in treatment groups will be randomly assigned to one of six groups that vary in share of the relative size of the up-front payment (or a commitment device), the timing of the purchase, and the financing mechanism.
Farmers will be randomly assigned to an offer at the input fairs that requires them to put down either 5 percent of the cost (a soft commitment), 50 percent of the cost (a hard commitment), or farmers will be exempt from any upfront payments for inputs to be delivered. Farmers that must make down payments will have access to the input fairs just after harvest in 2018, while farmers exempt from down payments will have access to the input fairs the beginning of the planting season, approximately five months after the harvest. Farmers will also be randomly assigned to finance payment upon delivery either directly with case or through a loan. Farmers in the comparison group will not have access to the input fairs or to credit.
Researchers will collect from farmers information on production and credit decisions such as input purchases (from the fair and from other vendors), land cultivated, value of inputs, labor and (reported) value of harvest. In addition, SY will provide administrative data on credit history, the credit contract, repayments and default rates. UNRIA will collect administrative data on purchase orders and delivery of agricultural inputs.
This study is ongoing and results are forthcoming.


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The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) is the largest umbrella organisation of women’s associations in the European Union (EU) and works to promote women’s rights and equality between women and men. We very much welcome the fact that the elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG) is the priority theme for the 57th session of CSW.
In a global context of economic and social crisis, where women and girls are at greater risk of experiencing male violence, the EWL calls on CSW to be the moment for reiterating the global commitment to put an end to all forms of VAWG. Women’s organisations are expecting UN countries to listen to their voices and expertise and to agree on conclusions building on the existing international human rights instruments while at the same time reinforcing commitments at all levels and providing concrete steps for further action.
Moreover, in a context where women’s rights are under attack at various levels, due to conservatism and antifeminist agendas, it is of crucial importance that UN member states stand for the strongest vision of a global community free from violence against women. Following the failure of CSW to agree on VAWG in 2003 and in 2012, the UN and its member states cannot afford another situation of compromising over women’s human rights and must send a strong and clear sign that we won’t achieve peace until we eliminate all forms of VAWG.
VAWG is the most pervasive violation of women’s human rights in Europe and worldwide
VAWG continues to affect the lives of millions of women and girls, and it is the most pervasive violation of women’s human rights in Europe and worldwide. The persistence of male VAWG in our societies strongly questions our vision of human security and peace: are we really longing for peace when half of the world’s population is experiencing or might experience some form of violence just because they are female?
In Europe, 45% of women have suffered from men’s violence and seven women die every day from male domestic violence. In addition, VAWG remains invisible and underestimated as a structural phenomenon because of the lack of official data, both at European level and in some European countries. This lack of knowledge leads to a lack of services protecting women and of activities aiming at preventing VAWG. For example, only five EU Member States comply with the requirement of one place in a safe shelter per 7500 inhabitants.
Impunity of perpetrators is also still high in Europe. Sexual violence in particular has one of the lowest conviction rates of any crime, and high levels of attrition. Such impunity is even more prevalent when the victims are women with specific needs. Women with disabilities are four times more likely to experience sexual violence and face forced sterilisation or abortion; many of them depend on the perpetrator for their daily care or even survival. Migrant women are denied access to shelters; undocumented women can face deportation when reporting facts of male violence. Worldwide, as many as one in four women experience physical and/or sexual violence during pregnancy which increases the likelihood of having a miscarriage, still birth and abortion.
The urgency of comprehensive policies addressing all forms of VAWG
VAWG impacts on all society. The cost of domestic violence in the EU is estimated at 16 billion Euros per year, whereas the annual EU member states’ budgets for prevention programmes of male violence are 1000 times less. In addition to the direct impacts on individuals and the aggregate costs to society, violence against women and girls shapes women’s and girls’ place in society. At the same time, inequality between women and men creates the conditions for VAWG and legitimises it.
The recession and austerity measures have a detrimental impact on the prevalence of VAWG and on their ability to escape the violence. Studies and reports show that the current economic context aggravates the unequal power relations between women and men and leads to an increase of domestic/intimate relationship violence, trafficking in women for sexual exploitation, and a rise in prostitution and attacks on women affected by prostitution. It also impacts directly on women, as their economic independence is undermined and service providers and public services face funding cuts and cannot therefore provide adequate quality services to women. Women’s organisations in Europe struggle with financial survival: funding cuts reached up to 30% in some countries. NGO-led services to support women victims of violence are also threatened by the tendering and marketization of services, which leaves behind and in isolation many women and girls affected by male violence.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has acknowledged that the impact of globalisation and of policies such as deregulation of economies and privatisation of the public sector have tended to reinforce women’s economic inequality, especially within marginalised communities. This is why the issue of VAWG should be both addressed through a strong and consistent strategy, and mainstreamed in all policy areas (such as economic, health, family policies etc.), in order to make sure that those also contribute to ending VAWG.
Building on international human rights agreements to ensure progress on women’s rights
The UN and member states have a duty to protect women and girls worldwide and cannot afford not to reaffirm their commitment to existing agreed language and instruments and to strong action against all forms of VAWG. This issue cannot be left to national considerations, influenced by a profound and structural movement of antifeminist and conservative ideas. During CSW 2012, some countries and organisations contested the goal of equality between women and men, developed argumentation based on religion, tradition or culture to legitimate violations of women’s rights, challenging universal human rights and the global solidarity for women’s rights. Such backlash not only puts women’s sexual and reproductive rights under pressure in all parts of the world and tries to re-qualify the issue of VAWG as a private issue, but it also directly questions women’s participation to political, economic and social life in all countries.
The EWL would like to recall the CSW of the most important international UN instruments, which should be at the core of the 2013 conclusions. CEDAW General Recommendation 19 states that ‘Gender-based violence against women is violence that is directed against a woman because she is a woman or that affects women disproportionately, and includes acts that inflict physical, mental or sexual harm or suffering, threats of such acts, coercion and other deprivations of liberty’. The Beijing Platform for Action states that ‘Violence against women is a manifestation of the historically unequal power relations between men and women, which have led to domination over and discrimination against women by men and to the prevention of women’s full advancement’.
Such internationally agreed human rights instruments make it clear that VAWG is a human rights violation, is a cause and consequence of inequality between women and men, is an obstacle to women’s full participation in economic, social, political and cultural life, and has an impact on ALL women and girls on this planet. In Europe, VAWG is an obstacle to the EU Treaty goal of promoting equality between women and men. More importantly, VAWG should be considered as a universal struggle, which cannot tolerate any exception, justification or excuse.
We need strong CSW conclusions demanding comprehensive strategies to end VAWG now!
With its priority theme on VAWG, CSW wants to address more specifically prevention and multisectoral services and responses to victims/survivors. The EWL acknowledges the importance of those two areas, but would like to stress that any improvement in terms of both policies and attitudes should be part of a holistic and integrated strategy. What is referred to as the 6 Ps approach (Policy, Prosecution, Prevention, Protection, service Provision, and Partnership) is the only way to overcome VAWG at all levels, and should therefore be addressed in the 2013 CSW conclusions.
Any action should materialise into a comprehensive Policy framework building on the international human rights definitions of VAWG. It should encompass: legally-binding instruments to ensure that all forms of VAWG are addressed in all countries (Prosecution) and to strengthen the Protection of all women and girls; long-term awareness raising activities and education programmes to foster Prevention; substantial and sustainable funding to support service Providers and build Partnership with NGOs working towards a world free from male VAWG.
At the level of the EU, such requirement should materialize now with the EU taking three main steps: establishing 2015 as the European Year to End VAWG; ratifying the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence; and delivering an EU strategy to end VAWG, comprising legally-binding instruments, awareness raising activities, and support to and collaboration with women’s NGOs and service providers. The EWL hopes to see the EU take a strong stance at CSW, speak one voice to defend a progressive agenda to end VAWG, and lead the work towards ambitious 2013 CSW conclusions.


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11.01.2017 / 19.56
Inter have organised a unique digital event to present the new Nerazzurri midfielder: a live broadcast on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter
11.01.2017 / 19.30
"I want to thank Suning and president Thohir for their determination to sign me. I want to repay the fans’ love," said the midfielder to Inter Channel
09.01.2017 / 21.00
Special guest on the first episode of Memorabilia in 2017: "I could never have won the Ballon d'Or without great team-mates for Inter and Germany"
30.12.2016 / 17.00
In an end-of-year interview with Inter Channel, the Inter captain called on his side to make a solid start to 2017
21.12.2016 / 19.02
Primavera boss full of praise for his team after they secured a sixth straight win with Wednesday's quarter-final success against Atalanta
15.12.2016 / 19.30
The Argentine forward chats to Inter Channel: "We're pleased with our last two wins. It'll be tough at Sassuolo but we want to push on"
12.12.2016 / 21.30
His son Luca was on tonight's show dedicated to the club icon: "Inter was everything to him, like a family. The love of the fans means a lot to us"
06.12.2016 / 09.26
"Thank you to everyone who has helped us build a better future for our children," said Javier Zanetti at the anniversary celebration
21.11.2016 / 21.00
Tonight's guest on Memorabilia was the rock at the heart of the Nerazzurri defence for 20 seasons
19.11.2016 / 19.38
"If you win it's a massive enthusiasm boost. We've been preparing well for it. Score past Donnarumma? I don't care whether it's me or a team-mate!"
15.11.2016 / 19.34
"The derbies I won are in the past – we need to focus on the future and our upcoming games," the Argentine told Inter Channel


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The new pick up and deliver game in the 1920's !
Play Tramways and Tramways Engineer's Workbook with 3D Locomotives and the new Conductor's Manual !
The first stand alone book in the Tramways universe.
Draw lines and stick tickets to match the goals and beat your opponents within 5 rounds!
A game for 1 and 2 players
This a pair of promo maps. It contains:
- Busan map with an airport and special rules for the parks (green areas)
- Halle Merseburg with a long already printed line that each player can use to cross the city.
This is the newest Tramways's expansion. 2 new maps for Veteran players with 5 Yellow bus meeples!
Back in stock at the end of 2020
The first expansion for the base game Tramways is back for PREORDERS
(only 250 numerated and signed copies)

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