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People aged 56 to 59 can now be vaccinated against coronavirus, NHS England has announced.
The NHS is vaccinating in line with JCVI guidance which sees people invited to be vaccinated in order of risk, which increases with age and people aged between 50 and 55 are set to be invited shortly.
Dr Nikki Kanani, NHS national medical director for primary care and a GP, said: “The NHS vaccine programme is committed to protecting the country against coronavirus and it is testament to our incredible staff that we can now move on to the next age group.
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“We must not forget that our success in vaccinating more than 18 million people is down to careful planning and the hard work of those staff.
“The vaccines are both safe and effective, so if anybody who is eligible but hasn’t been vaccinated yet, I’d urge them to go online or call 119 and get themselves booked in.”
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Johnson says schools are ready to open
Boris Johnson said he thought schools were “ready” and that people wanted to go back to classrooms.
“Tomorrow, on March 8, is the big step on the road map that we hope is a road map to freedom,” the Prime Minister said on a visit to a north London vaccination centre.
“It is made possible by the rollout of the vaccination programme.
“I’m very hopeful that it will work, it will all go according to plan and that all kids, all pupils, will be back in schools tomorrow.
“I’m massively grateful to parents who have put up with so much throughout the pandemic and teachers who have done an amazing job of keeping going.
“I do think we are ready, I think people want to go back, they feel it, they feel the need for it.”
More than 23 million vaccine jabs delivered in UK
Government data up to March 6 shows that of the 23,335,514 jabs given in the UK so far, 22,213,112 were first doses – a rise of 416,834 on the previous day.
Some 1,122,402 were second doses, an increase of 31,562.
Almost 20 million Covid vaccinations delivered in England
A total of 19,663,577 Covid-19 vaccinations took place in England between December 8 and March 6, according to provisional NHS England data, including first and second doses, which is a rise of 405,306 on the previous day’s figures.
Of this number, 18,875,389 were the first dose of a vaccine, a rise of 383,618 on the previous day, while 788,188 were a second dose, an increase of 21,688.
Lockdown rules changing from tomorrow
Here are ten things you can and cannot do from tomorrow as the Government moves to the next step on its roadmap out of lockdown.
90 more Covid deaths in England
A further 90 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 84,366, NHS England said on Sunday.
Patients were aged between 34 and 97. All except three, aged between 54 and 87, had known underlying health conditions.
The deaths were between January 17 and March 6, with the majority being on or after March 3.
There were 20 other deaths reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.
14 further coronavirus deaths in Yorkshire hospitals
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Boris Johnson opens door to NHS pay rise U-turn - as even Tory voters demand it
Boris Johnson has left the door open to U-turning over the paltry 1% pay rise for NHS staff after fury from thousands of nurses.
The Prime Minister stressed the process was still ongoing as he was grilled on a visit to an NHS vaccine centre in north London.
It now means Mr Johnson and Gavin Williamson have both failed to rule out U-turning - and implementing a higher pay rise - after an independent review body reports back later this year.
Asked if he could look nurses in the eye over the paltry sum, or whether a U-turn was possible, Mr Johnson told reporters: "I’m massively grateful to all NHS staff and indeed social care workers who’ve been heroic throughout the pandemic.
“What we’ve done is tried to give them as much as we can at the present time. The independent pay review body will obviously look at what we’ve proposed and come back.”
Nursing unions have set up a fighting fund for possible strike action after the below-inflation rise emerged in government documents on Thursday night.
Boris Johnson given warning over plans for longer school days and five-term years
The head of Ofsted has issued a sharp warning to Boris Johnson over plans for longer school days, shorter holidays and five-term years.
Tory Gavin Williamson today confirmed the three drastic options were on the table as part of an 18-month catch-up plan for kids.
But Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said similar ideas have not been a “long-standing success in the past” and “I don’t think many of those have persisted”.
She said kids have been “lonely, bored, miserable" in lockdown and should get the “full ration of schooling”, but the government must "learn from" experiments in the past.
She told Sky News' Sophy Ridge on Sunday: "There’s no point adding time here and ridding time there if you don’t get a groundswell of support.
"If children simply don’t turn up for extra time or summer schools for example, you could end up putting a lot of effort into something that doesn’t achieve the objective.
"So my concern is to make sure we go with the grain of what parents will embrace to make sure all children get the very most out of their education."
'Covid means all I can smell is rotten egg, rancid fish and sewage'
One of the more unusual side effects of suffering from 'long Covid' has proven to be the long-term impact on people's senses of taste and smell.
But, for some, the effects go beyond not being able to taste or smell food and drink - in a minority of cases, people are literally left with a nasty taste in their mouths and noses.
This is something reporter Jaymelouise Hudspith, from north Wales, encountered when she tested positive for the virus in December, despite months of being "extremely careful".
At first, the North Wales Live reporter thought the odour was inside her flat and scrubbed it from top to bottom.
But, when she was able to smell a disgusting mixture of rotten egg, rotting meat and sewage when at the supermarket or even while out walking her dog, she knew something wasn't right.
She discovered she was suffering from parosmia, a condition which alters a person's sense of smell, as a consequence of 'long Covid' and has spoken of how it has taken over her everyday life.
Brits warned to 'prepare for a hard winter' amid Covid variant and flu concerns
Britain will have to “prepare for a hard winter”, a medical chief warned today amid fears flu and new strains of coronavirus could surge at the same time.
Dr Susan Hopkins said mutant strains of Covid-19 from abroad could pose a risk - despite hopes all UK adults will get their first dose of a vaccine as soon as June.
At the same time, she said there is a risk people will be less immune than usual to flu next winter because it has had less chance to spread in lockdown.
Dr Hopkins, Public Health England’s response director for Covid-19, stressed she was looking at a “worst-case scenario” but the nation must be more ready than it was last Autumn.
“We will need to be ready for an Autumn that could be challenging as these variants are there,” she told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show.
Lockdown rule changes with 10 things you can and cannot do from tomorrow
Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown kicks in with the first stages tomorrow in England.
People will be allowed to have a coffee or picnic with one person from another household in the park. Care home residents will have more rights to be visited by their loved ones for much-needed respite, the Daily Mirror reports.
One of the major changes will see children flood back to school and wraparound childcare.
Read the full story here.
All of the rules for schools and students when they re-open on March 8
From Monday it marks the start of the end of the third national coronavirus lockdown after months of strict rules.
Students have been out of the classroom for weeks and learning at home with their parents and siblings in one of the most challenging years we have ever seen.
But from Monday, March 8, schools will be the first allowed to re-open under the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions.
See the full list of rules here.
Can vaccinated people still spread coronavirus?
So you’ve received your coronavirus vaccine, waited the two weeks for your immune system to respond to the shot and are now fully vaccinated. Does this mean you can make your way through the world like the old days without fear of spreading the virus?
Deborah Fuller is a microbiologist at the University of Washington School of Medicine working on coronavirus vaccines. She explains what the science shows about transmission post-vaccination – and whether new variants could change this equation.
Read the full story here.
Concern as many secondary schools in England struggle to get parental consent to test children
More than half of headteachers say they have had problems obtaining parental consent in order to test children when they return to school next week.
A survey by the Association of School and College Leaders revealed that 52 per cent said they had faced problems - and the reopening begins in just one day, on Monday, March 8.
In addition, the Mirror Online reports that an ITV survey of 200 secondary schools has found as few as 9 per cent had consent rates above 95 per cent for tests.
Government guidance requires secondary schools and colleges to offer on-site Covid testing to returning pupils - with the first test taking place before they enter the classroom.
Read the full story here.
Boris Johnson issues warning as England prepares to ease lockdown
The Prime Minister has warned that it is vital that people stick to the rules as England prepares to ease the national lockdown.
Pupils across England are due to return to classrooms on Monday as part of stage one of Boris Johnson’s road map for lifting restrictions.
The Prime Minister said: “The reopening of schools marks a truly national effort to beat this virus.
“It is because of the determination of every person in this country that we can start moving closer to a sense of normality – and it is right that getting our young people back into the classroom is the first step.”
The PM urged the public to stick to the rules as the Government contemplates keeping to its “cautious” plans for removing measures.
Read the full story, here.
People aged 56 to 59 in England can now be vaccinated against Covid-19
NHS England have confirmed that people above the age of 56 are now eligible to get their coronavirus jab in the latest phase of the vaccine rollout.
Letters to 850,000 people aged 56 to 59 began landing on doorsteps from yesterday, Saturday, March 6, with another 850k due to land tomorrow, Monday, March 8.
The latest invites have been sent after more than 8 in ten people aged 65 to 69 took up the offer of a jab.
NHS staff have vaccinated more than 18 million people across England, meaning more than one third of the adult population, have already received the life-saving jab.
Read the full story with details how to book, here.
Hope for British holiday-makers as Spain announces vaccine passport pilot scheme
Spanish holidays may soon be back on for Brits if a vaccine passport test scheme is successful.
The country's tourism minister Maria Reyes Maroto said Spain wanted to be a pioneer in introducing the immunity passports and confirmed her ministry was pursuing the idea.
The Balearic Islands, which include popular holiday destinations Majorca and Ibiza, have already announced they want to be first to welcome foreign tourists back with vaccine passports.
Regional governors urged Ms Maroto to let them start a pilot scheme for visitors who had been jabbed at a meeting last month in Madrid.
Spain’s tourism minister would not say where or when the pilot scheme would start.
Are you planning on going on holiday this summer?
Kate Middleton 'sad' it's taken Covid pandemic for public to support frontline workers
Kate Middleton has said it is "sad, almost" how it has taken the coronavirus pandemic for the public to support frontline workers.
The Duchess of Cambridge will speak in a BBC show set to air on the same day as Prince Harry and Meghan's tell-all interview on Sunday.
The comments are part of a BBC programme featuring the royal family celebrating the Commonwealth which will be screened on Sunday - a few hours before the bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey airs in America.
The growing war of words from Meghan and Harry's controversial televised chat have overshadowed the special programme marking Commonwealth Day.
In an extract from the show - A Celebration For Commonwealth Day - the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a video chat with Dr Zolelwa Sifumba, from South Africa, an advocate for the rights of healthcare workers on the front line.
185 more coronavirus deaths in England
A further 185 people, who tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 84,276.
Patients were aged between 42 and 96 years old. All except 6 (aged 54 to 84 years old) had known underlying health conditions.
Date of death ranges from 31 December 2020 to 5 March 2021.
Their families have been informed.
People aged 56 and over are already booking their Covid-19 vaccines
People aged 56 and over are already booking their coronavirus vaccines.
Bookings for the next group have become available on the NHS website.
Those eligible have taken to social media to share that they have been successful in booking their jab.
Yorkshire mum's terror after entire family struck down with Covid-19 as husband in coma
The wife of a man who developed Covid and is now in a coma has thanked hospital staff for "bringing him back from the brink" of death.
Sarah Allcock, 46, watched on in horror as her family were struck down by the deadly virus earlier this year, but she said that she never expected her husband, Brian, 53, to end up in hospital.
Mum-of-six Sarah was the first in her family to contract coronavirus and she tested positive on February 9, in a matter of days Brian and three of their children, aged 15, 16 and 22, also developed symptoms.
Virus will mutate to avoid immunity after vaccine rollout
Professor Ravindra Gupta, an expert in clinical microbiology at the University of Cambridge, said it is “always a possibility” that the Manaus P1 variant could become dominant in the UK but it is “unlikely at the moment because, first of all, we have low rates of transmission and we have a virus that has a transmission advantage”.
He added: “On the other hand, once many of us have been vaccinated, the shift for evolutionary paths for the virus will become to avoid immunity rather than just to transmit rapidly, it will be a combination of both.”
Parents need to stick to social distancing when dropping kids at school
Dr Tildelsey said parents need to keep social distancing and following other rules while dropping their children off at school.
He said: “Just because you’re not in the home with your young children don’t use it as an excuse to go out and mix with other people that you otherwise wouldn’t have done.
“It’s possible with schools open we can keep the R number below one but if we are going to achieve that we all need to keep following all the other rules.”
'Next few weeks are going to be crucial' as schools reopen
An infectious disease expert has said the “next few weeks are going to be crucial” for keeping coronavirus infections down as schools reopen.
Dr Mike Tildesley, a member of the Government’s SPI-M modelling advisory panel, told Times Radio that children going back to classrooms would cause a rise in the reproductive number – or R value – of the virus while more vaccinations would cause it to reduce.
He said: “We do need to get this balancing act correct and we need to open up at the rate of vaccinations and keep the R number in check, as it were.
“Definitely things are moving in the right direction but the next few weeks are going to be crucial for us to monitor what happens when schools open.
“Hopefully we can keep everything down and most importantly we can prevent seeing a rise in hospitalisations.”
Furious backlash as grandparents hit with £200 Covid fines for visiting grandkids
A couple has been hit with Covid fines for driving around 150 miles from Buckinghamshire to Keighley to see their grandkids.
The pair were handed two fixed penalty tickets - thought to be £200 - for breaking lockdown rules about not making non-essential journeys.
Some people backed the police but others have been critical.
The Yorkshire covidiots who do not know the meaning of essential travel
It seems when it comes to the lockdown rules, there are some who still don't understand what 'essential travel' means.
From fish and chip runs to excursions to visit grandkids and a day at the seaside, there have been some shocking breaches of current Covid-19 laws by people in Yorkshire.
Here are some recent examples of what you should NOT be doing.
Face masks in schools will reduce Covid risk
The wearing of face coverings in secondary schools will help to reduce the risk of Covid transmission, Public Health England’s Dr Susan Hopkins said.
Speaking at the Downing Street press conference, she said Government guidance was informed by experts reviewing evidence, including on the B117 variant, in relation to the school environment.
Dr Hopkins said wearing masks would go “hand in hand” with testing that schools were advised to carry out, alongside other measures being put in place.
She added: “This is all there to reduce the risk of transmission in schools to allow our children to continue their education safely and to ensure that we have the least amount of rises that we can possibly hope for with increased mixing around the return to schools next week.”
When will Government plan to fund social care be produced?
Health Secretary Matt Hancock, asked for a firm date for when a plan for social care will be produced, told a press conference: “Solving the social care funding issue has been a longstanding problem.
“We have a clear manifesto commitment to deliver on that and we intend to publish details of how we plan to do that this year – I’ve been working with the Prime Minister on it.
“Clearly, before the pandemic, we were starting to work, originally, after the election on this.
“We did engage then in cross-party engagement – I put out a call for cross-party suggestions and input – and we received quite a lot of that and that has been part of our considerations.
“I hope that we can come forward with a plan that can work and can carry broad public consensus.
“Now, it is more challenging to deliver this in more difficult economic times – that is obvious and clear. What we need though is to put in a long-term plan to bring about a solution to this problem.”
Matt Hancock defends 1 per cent pay rise to NHS staff
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said a proposed 1% pay rise for NHS staff was being put forward on the basis of “affordability”.
Speaking at the Downing Street press conference, he hailed the “incredible” work of NHS staff but said the coronavirus pandemic had brought “financial consequences” for the country.
Mr Hancock said: “The evidence that was put forward yesterday was on the basis of affordability.”
He added: “We’ve proposed what we think is affordable to make sure that in the NHS people do get a pay rise and I think it is fair to take into account all the considerations, the incredible hard work of those in the NHS, which means they are not part of the overall public sector pay freeze and also what’s affordable as a nation.”
Specialist Test and Trace teams located missing person who tested positive for new Covid variant
Dr Susan Hopkins, strategic response director at Public Health England, said a team of 40 were able to locate the mystery individual who had tested positive for the Manaus variant of Covid-19.
“Specialist teams from NHS Test and Trace and Public Health England immediately launched an investigation to identify the individual concerned,” Dr Hopkins continued.
“An incident team of 40 people from across the system made up of laboratories, logistics, data analytic experts were mobilised to trace the individual.”

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Hide and Seek (Wright Family, Bk 2) (T-FLAC, Bk 3)
Hide and Seek - Wright Family, Bk 2 - T-FLAC, Bk 3 Author:Cherry Adair A steamy, heart-stopping thrill ride through the jungle as a woman living a lie is forced to trust the one man who can expose her secrets ... — Posing as the spoiled girlfriend of an international crimelord, Delanie Eastman braves a remote mountain in South America to find her missing sister. The last person she expects to see is Kyle Wrigh... more »t, the man she had a torrid affair with four years ago. What is he doing so far from home? Though frightened and suspicious of this man who is not what he seems, Delanie cannot resist the dangerous attraction that draws her ever closer to him like a moth to flame.
Kyle is in the middle of his own secret mission and he's not about to let the gorgeous, unpredictable Delanie ruin his carefully laid plans. He will guide Delanie out of the jungle by any means necessary -- including seduction. But just one touch is all it takes to rekindle the intoxicating flame that still burns between them, igniting an arsenal of desire that could cost them their lives. For soon both are on the run, playing a lethal game of ... HIDE AND SEEK.« less
Second in Adair's T-FLAC series, this book tells Kyle Wright's story. He is on in a mission in South America. There he encounters Delanie Eastman who is posing as the girlfriend of the man he Kyle is trying to bring down. Kyle and Delanie had a brief fling 4 years ago and neither one have been able to forget it. Delanie is there to find and rescue her sister from a drug lord, but Kyle can't let her interfere with his mission to bring that drug lord down. Great romance, good suspensful plot- one of my favorite T-FLAC adventure. Recommended

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A Gambian man whose wife and two young daughters, aged three and one, were killed in a fire in Nottingham has described their deaths as a “cruel crime against my family”.
Aboubacarr Drammeh, 40, described his wife, Fatoumatta Hydara, as a “very happy, bubbly woman” as the police’s triple murder investigation continued.
Detectives arrested and are questioning a 31-year-old man from the Clifton area of Nottingham over the fire at the family’s flat in the early hours of Sunday.
Hydara, 28, had been on life support since the blaze but died on Tuesday morning, two days after her two daughters, Fatimah Drammeh, three, and Naeemah Drammeh, one.
Paying tribute to his wife and daughters, Drammeh said: “It is with great sadness that we have lost Fatoumatta and our two daughters in such a tragic way.
“Fatoumatta had lived a short but a very beautiful and fulfilling life. A former voluntary worker, Fatoumatta was a very happy, bubbly woman who wouldn’t have the heart to hurt a fly.
“It is therefore inconceivable to think who might have committed this cruel crime against my family.”
Drammeh flew back from the US after the fire at their flat in Fairisle Close in Clifton, about four miles south of the city centre.
Nottinghamshire police said detectives were continuing to work around the clock.
DCI Mark Sinski, who is leading the investigation, said: “I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information so far to aid our ongoing investigation.
“This is very much an active investigation though, so I’d ask anyone who has any footage from the surrounding area they haven’t sent to us yet or has any information that could assist our inquiries, to please get in touch.
“No words can describe the pain the family of the victims are all feeling right now and we are doing everything possible to get them the justice they deserve.
“Every piece of evidence we can gather will get us closer to achieving that goal – so please get in touch with us if you know anything or were in or around Fairisle Close between 12am and 4.30am on Sunday morning.”
The force has asked anyone with information about the fire to contact police online, or to call 101 and ask for Nottinghamshire police.
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As entrances to downtown Denver go, Brighton Boulevard long has been a dusty doormat — and it’s no longer the fastest route out of the city to its namesake town.
But the city is—pouring $40 million-plus into overhauling and modernizing the street, and some property owners and residents in the now-burgeoning, industrial-chic River North Art District wonder if it’s time for a name change.
After months of discussions, the leading candidate for a new street name is pretty simple: Broadway Boulevard.
But there is some dissension to the idea. Competing views will be aired during a public meeting that RiNo’s General Improvement District has organized for 5 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Visual Interest, 3444 Brighton Blvd.
Ultimately, changing the name would be up to a vote of property owners along Brighton between 29th— and York streets, at the Adams County line.
The proposed name would make it clear that Broadway — Denver’s main street through downtown — simply curves northeast before it turns into the current Brighton Boulevard at 29th.
Developer Bernard Hurley, who supports the idea, has argued that Broadway is a more iconic name and would be fitting for a northern gateway to downtown.
But fellow developer Mickey Zeppelin, an early innovator in the area, opposes the idea as inauthentic, telling Denverite recently that keeping the Brighton Boulevard name would honor the area’s industrial heritage as it undergoes massive change.
Both are expected to speak during the meeting.
The General Improvement District is a taxing entity that has chipped in money for the city project on Brighton.
Crews are installing sidewalks, protected bike lanes, street lights, upgraded signals and street parking along Brighton between 29th and 44th streets, with that work expected to be complete in the spring. Design work is underway for future phases that will extend the improvements northward into Elyria-Swansea near the city-led National Western Center project.


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..but each time I pay him a visit..he has something new,different and interesting to drink.
This experience has not only changed my world...but also my baking and now Estoy Enomorada (in love) with it all!.... Don't know where I have been? but apparently it's been under una roca!
.....This new beer sensation sparked my interest so much... I decided to venture to my local liquor store to discover more.
What I walked into was a unique flavor enticing, wallet sliming get you all liquored up Heaven!
So many wide varites with super awesome names and super dope flavors.
My creative beer/baking juices started to flow....but I controlled myself...and decided to forgo the temptation of filling my basket to the brim with all that "liquor love". and followed the path of my new ultra hip craft beer drinking friend.
The Sweet Baby Jesus porter beer.."this one is my favorite" he likes to tells me....it is a beer mixed with chocolate, peanut butter and I swear un poco de heaven!
And now I mixed it with a little brownie love! Promise by the first bite...it will have you screaming out "Thank You, Jesus"....haha...and gracias amigo...my world is forever changed!...... Enjoy!
1 cup Sweet Baby Jesus Beer
16 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped, divided
1 cup of unsalted butter for brownies (2 sticks) & 2tbsp unsalted butter (1/4cup)for Sweet Baby Jesus Glaze
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp of kosher salt for brownies & 1/4 tsp kosher salt for Sweet Baby Jesus Glaze
1/2 cup of smooth peanut butter
1.Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9x9x2" metal baking pan with foil,(I like to spray foil with a little cooking spray ) leaving a 2" overhang. Bring beer to a boil in a medium sauce- pan; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 12 minutes. Let cool. Set 1/4 cup of beer to the side.
2. Stir 12 oz. chocolate and 1 cup butter in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth.
3. Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl and mix well. Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture, then 1/4 cup of the Sweet Baby beer from pan. Fold in flour and 1 1/4 tsp. salt. Pour batter into prepared pan.
4. Bake brownies until the top surface of the brownies begin to crack. Insert a toothpick in the center of the brownies, if it comes out basically clean or with a few brownie crumbles, approx. 35-40 minutes. Place pan in a cool spot for at least 20 minutes.
Sweet Jesus Glaze
1.Stir remaining 4 oz. chocolate in a medium glass bowl set over a sauce-pan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Add reserved 1/4 cup reduced Sweet Jesus beer, remaining 2 Tbsp. butter, and 1/4 tsp. salt; whisk until well blended.
2. Spread an even layer of smooth peanut butter over the top of cooled brownies. Pour warm Sweet Jesus glaze over brownies. Let stand at room temperature until glaze is set, about 40 minutes.Using foil overhang, lift brownie from pan; cut into squares.

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Use voice commands through Alexa Echo to manage your Amazon smart plug. Keep your hands free for other tasks. Remote Control: Take charge of your smart outlet from anywhere using the Alexa app on your phone. No extra app registrations mean a more secure smart home experience.
You can craft custom timers using the “Amazon Alexa” app to turn your appliances on and off. For instance, the coffee machine starts working at 6:30. You can have a cup of coffee to refresh your mind immediately after waking up at 7:00.
Our Alexa smart plugs also establish a Bluetooth mesh network. This overcomes Wi-Fi limitations. No impact on your home Wi-Fi speed, plus no concern about 2.4GHz or 5GHz requirements.


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“Who will purchase €275 billion of government debt Italy is to issue in 2019?”
But outside Italy, credit markets are sanguine, and no one says, “whatever it takes.”
Italy’s anti-establishment government takes on EU establishment in a struggle that could have major ramifications for the monetary union.
Markets wail and gnash their teeth as “normalization” of Italian yields sets in.
ECB’s Negative Interest Rate Policy has been the funniest monetary joke ever.
The only other option: “Orderly restructuring.”

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CANCELLED: Ellin speaks about ‘Double Threat’ at the Markham Public Library Thornhill Community Centre branch
May 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
NOTE: EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
As the world prepares to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, author and journalist Ellin Bessner brings her new book “Double Threat” to the Markham Public Library. Her book tells us the untold stories of the 17,000 Canadians of Jewish faith who helped defeat Hitler, and rescued the survivors of the Holocaust during WWII.

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Romance fans, take note - there are some fabulous new romance anime coming out in 2019. Some have already begun airing, while others won't be coming until spring or summer, but either way, there's a lot to look forward to.
Some of the new romance anime of 2019 include the highly anticipated reboot of Fruits Basket, a shojo anime from 2001. This new version will cover the whole manga, which includes a ton of romantic tension and relationships. There are also projects by legendary directors like Makoto Shinkai and Shinichiro Watanabe to look forward to - while there's not much information about Weathering With You or Carole & Tuesday, it's clear from the directors alone that they'll be something special. There are also some more light-hearted shows, like Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, a comedy about two people who refuse to admit their feelings for one another.
Which new 2019 romance anime intrigues you the most? Vote them up to let the world know.


Woman pleads guilty to upkeep of drug house
HUNTINGTON -- Prosecutors secured a second conviction Tuesday in connection with charges stemming from a double homicide nearly a year ago in Huntington.
Charity Dawn Cornell, 36, pleaded guilty to maintaining a known drug house at 1939 Foster Ave. That's where two men were fatally shot Nov. 6, 2012, during what investigators have described as a heroin-related robbery.
Cabell Circuit Judge Paul T. Farrell sentenced Cornell to a year of probation, suspending the maximum, 1-year jail sentence for the misdemeanor charge.
Defense attorney Ray Nolan confirmed the plea and punishment, and also stressed Cornell had no role in the shooting deaths of Darrell Fugua, 22, and DeVante Penn, 17, both of Detroit. He said the plea accurately reflects her extent of involvement, explaining she had allowed both victims to stay at the residence.
Rocky Hudson Williams, 20, of Huntington, pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree robbery and no contest to second-degree murder. He received a 10-year prison sentence for robbery with prosecutors recommending another 40 years at sentencing for the murder charge in December.
It's anticipated Williams and Cornell will testify against the remaining co-defendant in the murder case, Thomas Maurice White, said assistant prosecutor Sharon Frazier. Williams told the court Monday he had joined White in going to the residence with a plan to rob the Detroit men of drugs and money.
White, 22, faces two counts of murder. A trial date could be set in coming days.
Cornell has since moved out of state in an attempt to put her life back together, Nolan said. She had been leasing the Foster Avenue residence at the time.
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Ducati has unveiled the remarkable 2024 Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour, a testament to two decades of Multistrada excellence. This is more than just a motorcycle; it’s a statement of Ducati’s commitment to innovation and the pursuit of perfection.
The Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour is designed for Ducatisti who crave boundless adventure without compromising on comfort or safety. This motorcycle is all about the details, catering to riders who demand nothing less than the best, not just in performance but also in style. It’s the ride for those who refuse to settle for less, even when it comes to their choice of motorcycle.
This Grand Tour edition, based on the S model with Travel & Radar setup, comes loaded with all the bells and whistles you can imagine. Safety takes center stage with a radar system featuring Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD), ensuring a secure and relaxed ride. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) keeps you informed about your tire pressure, while standard LED lights enhance nighttime and foggy visibility.
For those long-distance journeys, the Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour includes integrated side panniers with a generous total volume of 60 liters. These panniers not only provide ample storage but are seamlessly integrated into the bike’s design. And with the standard central stand, dealing with them is a breeze.
Your comfort is a top priority on this machine. Heated grips and seats for both the rider and passenger keep you cozy during your rides. The hands-free fuel cap simplifies refueling, allowing you to keep the key safely in your pocket. No more fumbling with keys at the gas station.
More Than Meets the Eye
Ducati has taken inspiration from the V4 Rally, enhancing the Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour. A rigidly mounted handlebar provides a direct riding feel without compromising comfort.
The passenger seat, borrowed from the V4 Rally, offers optimal support for those long journeys, adorned with graphics that match the rider’s seat.
The Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour comes equipped with a cutting-edge navigation system based on Phone Mirroring, turning the 6.5″ TFT dashboard into a full-color map navigator. It provides all the essential information you need while on the road.
Ducati has not stopped at just comfort and convenience. The Minimum Preload function lets you lower the bike when stopping or riding at low speeds, reducing shock absorber preload to a minimum. The Easy Lift function makes lifting the bike from the side stand effortless, thanks to hydraulics that open when the key is ON.
In celebration of the Multistrada’s 20th anniversary, the Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour encapsulates the essence of Ducati’s relentless pursuit of excellence.


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Our 9th summer of camp is underway and there is much fun and art-making going on the first week. From singing, drumming, and writing poetry to making art and learning Arabic, campers are exploring the arts, culture and environment of the United Arab Emirates.
Thanks to the support of the Emirates Foundation, Mohammed Kazem, a visual artist from the UAE was our featured guest the first two days, leading a “Walking on Water” project with the youngest campers and “Shadows of the City” with the middle school campers. He shared with us examples of his work and a documentary about his colleagues of contemporary artists based at The Flying House in Dubai. Al-Bustan teaching artist Tremain Smith continued the week exploring geometry and foundations of Islamic design in relation to navigation and the sea, inspired by the 15th century navigator Ahmed Ibn Majid.
Poetry, as taught by JoEllen Hutchinson, had campers interpreting classical Emirati poetry in a contemporary form and writing their own poems using the theme of navigation to explore identity; while younger campers wrote “recipe poems”, imagining what a diver or shipmate might want to eat while on a pearling boat (dhow).
Music teachers Hanna Khoury and Hafez El Ali Kotain led campers in singing two traditional Emirati songs, “Dar Zayed” and “Marhaba Ya Na’ema A-Sawti Wel Oud”, while teaching a variety of Arab rhythms and percussion arrangements.
Arabic teacher Brahim El Gabli covered an array of Arabic vocabulary, phrases and themes related to the UAE, and will continue his language instruction throughout the three weeks.
Digital design teacher Ayman Alalao introduced the teenagers to the medium of stop-motion claymation and co-led with Sally Bonet discussions about stereotypes as the campers begin to create short animated Public Service Announcements.
Have a look at video and photo highlights of our busy and engaging first week of camp which ended on Friday with a lively Music and Poetry Recital. . . made all the more fun with the support of our amazing team of counselors and camp manager Sally Bonet.
See video highlights of Arab Music Recital presented by campers at end of the first week of camp (5:50)

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Ancient Crypts are a band from Chile that plays a dark and old school mixture of death and doom metal and this is a review of their 2013 cassette "Devoured By Serpents' which was released by Iron Bonehead Productions.
"Deep Into the Ancient Crypts" starts off with guitar distortion and drums before going into a dark and heavy doom metal guitar riff along with some melodic parts, after awhile blast beats and fast old school death metal riffs kick in along with some deep growls as well as switching back and forth between the slow and fast parts.
"Between The Mortuary Remains" starts off with blast beats, fast death metal guitar riffs and deep growls and switching form slow and fast parts throughout the song as well as mixing in doom metal elements in the slower sections.
"Devoured By Remains" starts off with powerful drums and heavy doom/death guitar riffing which sets up the pace for the deep growls staying in that area for a couple of minutes before adding in dark sounding melodies into the guitar riffing while still retaining the heavier parts and speeding up a bit with some blast beats.
"Procession To Nyarlathotep" starts off with dark melodies, heavy doom/death metal guitar riffs and powerful drums which set up the mood for the deep growls and after awhile t he song goes into a more old school death metal direction with blast beats and fast riffing for a few moments before returning to the slower parts and as the song moves on their is a brief use of a dark guitar solo mixing in with t he rhythm sections.
Song lyrics cover Lovecraft and Necronomicon themes, while the production has a very strong, powerful, heavy and dark sound with the bass guitar being mixed down low in the mix with some of the songs being long and epic in length.
In my opinion Ancient Crypts are a very great sounding hybrid of doom and old school death metal and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out t his band. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Deep Into the Ancient Crypts" and "Procession To Nyarlathotep". RECOMMENDED BUY.

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How many of you have ever experienced something that felt too unusual to be ‘just a coincidence’? How many of you find coins in
Not long ago I wrote a blog about the interesting ways spirits play! In the three years since my deepest loss, the number of items which have either appeared out of thin air, or disappeared and then reappeared later in a strange place, have been increasing. The frequency with which I find coins has become so often that it defies chance and it continues to happen.
I wrote before about the dollar I found hanging in a tree, the twenty I found scrunched up on the side walk, and the five dollar-bill I found in a pocket where I never put money. It seemed only natural to me to say to my son, in my head, ‘hey, all we need now is a ten!’ I was at least half-kidding, but really, I mean, why not? So, when two five dollar-bills turned up in a strange place, I thought, ‘cute, Shawheen, that’s ten dollars alright, but that’s not a ten!’
I find pennies a lot, often I’ll find them three to five days in a row. I consistently find an increase when I’ve had an intense period of grief. Last Thursday was one of those days. Grief hit me in the morning before work. Usually it hits hard at night which is much more private, but this time it was in the morning. So, I get in my parking place, wipe my eyes, check for redness in the rearview mirror, and when I look okay, I get out of the car. Within ten feet of my car I find a penny. Five feet from there, I find another penny. “Thanks, Shawheen, now if I find a third that will really be something special!” I thought to him and myself. Later that day, a client of mine wanted to walk by the hospital to address some trauma and within a block or two from my office, I found a one dollar-bill. Later the same day, I found the third penny. Look at it visually, 1111. Monetarily 1.03. Anyway, you look at it, it’s a hell-of-a coincidence. Serendipity, more like it, gifts from the spirit world. They let us know we’re on the right track. I find a lot of them near my office!! I work as a psychotherapist, so I guess I’m doing the right work for me. 🙂
I share these experiences in the hopes that they will help you see the serendipitous events that occur in your life, an unusual experience with wildlife, an unusual sequence of events, or unexpected ‘coincidences’. I hope that by reading about my serendipitous experiences, your heart and mind will be opened to amazing, awe inspiring experiences you have in your own life!
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In this lesson, I discuss where in the home you can grow microgreens. I weigh the positives and negatives of placing microgreens in high traffic areas, and give my recommendations on the best locations to grow microgreens in the home.
In the third lesson, I discuss what are the most popular microgreens trays and if you are new to microgreens or gardening for that matter what terms like 1010 and 1020 mean. Important features of trays are also outlined.
Filling trays with soil seems like it should be elementary. But there are a couple of key points that need to be discussed such as what variety of microgreen you are sowing, and how much water to add to the tray pre-planting.
When to place microgreens under the light causes confusion even with advanced microgreen growers. If you follow the instructions in the Lesson video it will take much of the doubt away. The video also shows the difference between mold and those cute little root hairs that show when microgreen seeds germinate.
In Lesson 8, we step away from growing microgreens and discuss what lights are best and the ideal distance between the lights and the top of the microgreens. What equipment you use, or choose not to use, affects how the microgreens will grow.
The hard work is over. But in this Lesson, I discuss the timing of watering your microgreens and general care of the greens as they grow toward harvest height.
You have done it! You got your growing space prepared, you fill trays and sowed seeds, care for them in their more venerable state, gave them life with light, and carefully cared for them as they grew. Now it is time to harvest. In this lesson, I discuss how to know when microgreens are ready to harvest, what tools to use to harvest and store cut microgreens, and two methods that you can use to harvest.
Now that you have grown at least one tray of microgreens, what do we do next? Re-use the soil? How to clean the trays? What seed should we buy next? I discuss all of these topics in Lesson 12.
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It truly depends from person to person. While some may be able to stay in ketosis while consuming 80 grams of carbs, others may not be so lucky. Quite a lot of people within the population can go quite high in their carbohydrate consumption and stay in ketosis, granted they have no blood sugar dysregulation. The longer you have followed the keto diet, the more your metabolism remains in ketosis after a higher carb consumption.
The electrolyte minerals are sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, and you need all four. Sports drinks are full of sugars, and only have low amounts of these minerals, so it’s best to avoid them. Instead, focus on vegetables that contain high amounts of these minerals, and make sure to salt your food to taste. You can also make an electrolyte drink that contains all of these minerals. Lite Salt or No Salt is available in the grocery store as a salt substitute, and contains potassium. Magnesium and calcium powders are available in health food stores and online.
So people saying that – despite the lack of scientific support – likely have a financial reason to say it. Some of these products are sold under something like a multi-level marketing arrangement, so sales people are entirely paid based on commission. For example, the company Prüvit sells drinkable ketones, called KETO//OS with a multi-level marketing structure.
“These past 60 days have changed my life. I found out about it from a friend on Facebook and never looked back…. It has quickly become my lifestyle and it’s definitely one of those fad diets you find everywhere. Aside from weight loss, I’ve gained a confidence that I never knew I had inside. My relationship with my husband and family has improved exponentially. When my body reached ketosis, my life changed along with my pant size!!! Keto Fit Diet for the win!”
• Cancer: Early experimental research suggests that the keto diet may have anti-tumor effects, likely because it reduces overall calorie intake (and circulating glucose) for tumor growth. In one 2014 review of animal research, a ketogenic diet was found to be successful at reducing tumor growth, colon cancer, gastric cancer and brain cancer. More research on humans with larger sample sizes is needed, but it's definitely food for thought.
Something that makes the keto diet different from other low-carb diets is that it does not “protein-load.” Protein is not as big a part of the diet as fat is. Reason being: In small amounts, the body can change protein to glucose, which means if you eat too much of it, especially while in the beginning stages of the keto diet, it will slow down your body’s transition into ketosis.
At 4 weeks you should be feeling pretty darn good. If you are feeling better, but not awesome, give it a little more time. If you have not felt better throughout this time and have stuck strictly to your low carbs and high fat, your body may not align with the keto diet. If you only feel bad because you're craving bad food, this may be a mental "block" that you need to deal with. Coaching can help.
It comes down to simple mathematics. In order to stay in ketosis, you need to eat a very very low number of carbs. And if you eat too much protein, this can actually knock you out of ketosis as well. Therefore, if you’re eating almost no carbs, and you are eating moderate amounts of protein, the ONLY remaining macronutrient you can consume to fill you up each day would be fat. Add in that consuming fat allows you to stay in ketosis, and you are consuming a high fat, medium protein, low carb diet.
I have been on keto for about 3 weeks now thanks for all the info what I have lost probably fluid but my main thing is my stomach going doen slowly..I have some medical pre diabetic. BP and 2 strokes.must lose at least 70 pounds but I sincerely fo not understand the macros how do you count them I am rating only 2 meals now though loving that staying full not hungry walk about 3 days a week..more during summer…the grocery list I have down but can’t quite undetstand the macros..very happy to have people to talk to thanks glad you are available
A “moderate keto diet” is an option that can still encourage substantial weight loss and other improvements in symptoms. A moderate keto diet includes more foods with carbs and, therefore, more fiber too. Carbs are usually increased to about 30–50 net grams per day, which means foods like more high-fiber veggies, some fruit or some starchy veggies can also be included.
This short-term hack originated in clinical settings to help obese patients shed excess fat quickly. It was described in Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution for the same purpose. The diet consists of 1000 calories or less of almost entirely fat, with a little protein. This can be useful for people who have been on a ketogenic diet for at least three weeks, or who have had a weight plateau that has lasted at least three weeks. Since it’s so high in fat, you have to be keto-adapted for it to be effective, not just in ketosis.
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Hi Sia, welcome to the wonderful world of keto! I would start simple – eat whole foods like avocado, protein, and dark veggies. Download MyFitnessPal or CarbCounter apps to track your macros for you. What works best for me is planning out my meals ahead of time. Ill meal prep my food then log it into MyFitnessPal app so I know I am on target then the next day, eat only what I’ve logged. Its the perfect way to make sure you have enough food that already prepared and the best way to stick to macros. Hope that helps!
To be confident about being in ketosis, especially at the beginning when you're not quite sure how you should feel, it’s best to measure your ketone levels. By monitoring your ketone levels, you can assure that you’re doing the diet correctly and make dietary adjustments based on what you measure. People also respond to diet and exercise differently, so the best way to cater the keto diet to your own biology is to measure.
Thank you so much for the wonderful recipes on your site. I have visited in the past and have happened upon it again. I noticed you put in the post that if anyone had questions that we could ask and so I have a big one that I need advice on if you don't mind. I have been living low carb for about 2 years now. My weight has fluctuated from 130 to about 118. I am 5'4" and female, 45 years old and mom to 5 children. My weight went up to 134 which is very uncomfortable to me because I have struggled with an eating disorder and so I really went low carb in an attempt to drop some weight. Well I have, but the problem is that I am restricting too many calories now. I have gotten down to 108 but know that 800 calories Is not enough. My question is about balance. I would not mind gaining some back but have a fear of gaining too much again. I don't want to go back there. I hiit train most days for about 25 mins. I use to do way too much. Do you have a plan that would balance my calories out so I can incorporate more Low carb options/keto and start eating normal again. I like your ideas and thought process behind all you post so I would appreciate any feed back you could give to me. Thank ML
“A lot of folks find that batch cooking once or twice a week saves a tremendous amount of time and keeps you from spending every evening in the kitchen,” Weaver says. “When keto meal planning, you want to follow general good meal planning practices, like shopping for the week’s food all at once, which helps to save money, and prepping your vegetables when you get home. These 10 keto recipes are so good you’ll forget you’re on a diet.
I’ve always heard that the brain functions well on ketones. Gluconeogenisis typically reduces ketosis, though as well? This is the first time I’ve heard anyone say the brain can’t use anything but glucose. I know there’s *preferred* sources of fuel over others, but I was also fairly certain other sources were fine.. or humans might be in a bit of trouble.
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Strong Wind Topples Communication Tower in Maine
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Due to extremely strong gusts, the communication cell tower collapsed in Maine on Wednesday. See enclosed pictures.
Also, the US all-time peak for February has been broken in New Hampshire's Mount, gusts were up to 171 mph!
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It’s finally the weekend and the time has come to kick back and relax. For this weekend rewind, we go back to 2008 to enjoy one of Deadmau5‘s epic Essential Mix‘s for BBC Radio 1.
It’s bewildering to listen to the infamous mau5 being discussed as a relatively new act as we start off this mix, but even more eye opening are the records being played. True house music with an obvious Joel Zimmerman lilt, this is two hours of captivating mixing filled with an untouchable nostalgia that we don’t care to replace.
While some might hearken to this mix and call modern mau5 commercialized, I look at his seven year progression from then to now as just that, a progression of skill in production and knowledge of music. However there is a time and place for both 2008 and 2015 Deadmau5, and this beautiful compilation of records fits perfectly hand-in-hand with most anything you’ll be doing on this gorgeous Saturday.
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The need for efficient and accessible mental health services has never been higher. The isolation, fear, and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated needs within an already overwhelmed and underfunded system. It is important that every facility be able to a) provide safe and efficient mental health care to promote the well-being of each patient, and b) to maximize their capacity to provide care to more individuals.
Rounding on employees is helpful to solicit input and promote retention when the work environment is running smoothly and all associates have the information, resources and support they need. But when the world is turned upside down, as it is now from the COVID-19 pandemic, connecting with employees is no longer a “nicety” but possibly a life-saving touch point.
In 2008, I was approached by a free-standing acute care rehabilitation hospital to assist them along their initial journey to nursing excellence. In 2013, I celebrated with them as they received their ANCC Magnet Recognition Program™ designation. As I reflect on the five years that I worked with them, I don’t know if I taught them or they taught me. I was humbled at my lack of knowledge about rehabilitation care and the vital role of nursing in this interprofessional collaborative practice.
Providing routine, meaningful touchpoints with employees through rounding can result in higher employee satisfaction and retention, but only if the structures, processes, and outcomes of rounding efforts are well-defined and monitored. Conducting “howdy” rounds that don’t explore core problems or respond to key issues can be more detrimental than helpful.


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CHAMPAIGN -- Michigan came to Illinois with a shot at sewing up its first outright Big Ten title since 1986.
Michigan's all-time leading rusher is associating himself with yet another school in the Great Lakes State.
CSNChicago.com is taking a look back at what turned out to be a memorable year in the Windy City, by counting down the 13 biggest Chicago sports stories of 2013.
Lakes Community senior linebacker recruit TJ Edwards (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) decommitted from Western Michigan and recently gave the Wisconsin Badgers his verbal commitment.
By Paul Roumeliotis
Jordan Lynch capped off Northern Illinois' final regular season game on Tuesday with 321 rushing yards, breaking his own single-game record.


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“Glamour to me is about remaining graceful and understated.” Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet British Actress is born.
Kate Elizabeth Winslet, CBE is an English actress. She is known for her portrayals of angst-ridden women, typically in period dramas and tragedies.
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Numerous Evacuation Orders and Alerts Rescinded
Prince George, BC- There is good news in the Cariboo, where the Regional District has given the all clear to a number of properties, removing the evacuation alerts that have kept people ‘at the ready’ for two months.
Evacuation alerts have been lifted for the following areas:
- Highway 20 Corridor from Alexis Creek to the Fraser River (Map: http://bit.ly/2xbTleq)
- Meldrum area (Map: http://bit.ly/2eTwGwG)
- South of Highway 20 to Gang Ranch and east to the Fraser River (Map: http://bit.ly/2jbAAT7)
Adjacent areas remain on evacuation order.
Although the alerts have been lifted for some regions, and orders downgraded, Emergency Management B.C. Executive Director Chris Duffy says that doesn’t mean the danger is over.”These downgrades area sign that our situation is still moving in a positive direction, but there is still a fair bit of hazard out there.”
There are still 19 evacuation orders in effect in the Province, forcing about 4808 people from their homes, a further 11,622 are on evacuation alert.
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Shaheen Primary and Secondary School in Karnataka’s Bidar, and the management of Shaheen education group that runs it, have been booked in a case of sedition and breach of peace based on a complaint from a right-wing Hindu activist, which said that the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was tarnished in a play staged by children against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Karnataka police have held Najumunissa, a single parent and the school headmistress Fareeda Begum, on sedition charges. Parents for Peace, Justice and Plurality. a collective based in Bengaluru condemns the illegal and inhumane actions of the Bidar police and demands an immediate withdrawal of all criminal cases against the accused, and the release of the arrested women.
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A play was enacted in the Shaheen Primary and Secondary School, Bidar on 21st January. As part of the play, lines were recited against the recently enacted CAA and the NRC – NPR programs of the Govt. of India. A video of this play went viral on social media. On the basis of this video, a complaint was filed by an ABVP activist in the New Town Police Station in Bidar. In the complaint, the school, and a person who shared the video on Facebook have been accused of spreading lies about CAA, NRC, and NPR; encouraging seditious thoughts; and making students say that they would ‘beat the PM with chappals’. Each of these statements is false, even going by the video recording of the play that went viral on social media. The FIR has been lodged under sections of the Indian Penal Code for ‘Insult intended to provoke breach of the peace’, ‘Statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between Classes’, ‘Sedition’, and ’Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion’. All these for a play by primary school children. If there was any doubt that the police department is being used as an instrument of those in power, this incident should put it to rest.
In blatant violation of the Juvenile Justice Act (2015), the New Town station police have repeatedly interrogated the school children, some as young as 9, without allowing their parents to be present, for hours at a stretch. The Head Teacher of the primary section and the widowed mother of a child who took part in the play were arrested on 30th January. The arrested parent has not even been named as an accused in the FIR, and it is still not clear on what basis she has been arrested. With the Judge in the District and Sessions court in Bidar on leave till February 4, there was no possibility to secure bail for the accused. What security threat did these two women pose that they had to be arrested immediately and without the possibility of bail?
We condemn these actions of the Bidar police department in the strongest possible words. The police are clearly acting under the dictates of the State Govt trying to use the archaic sedition law to target individuals and institutions expressing their dissent against CAA-NPR-NRC.
Why is the State apparatus threatened by a play enacted in a primary school? Why have those in power, and those who implement their machinations, targeted a widow who works as a domestic help to ensure a good future for her daughter?!? Why are young children being interrogated for having put up a play?
It is for well-established reasons that the JJA (2015) mandates that a parent or guardian be present when a juvenile suspect is being questioned by the police. Repeated questioning by police in schools is not just intimidation but harassment of children. We do not want our children to grow under the fear of terror– inflicted by non-state operatives or by those in power.
As parents looking to nurture the ideas of rights, freedoms, responsibilities, and duties in our next generation we find these actions of the police officials, and the apparent inaction of those who should be protecting the rights of children, extremely problematic. This situation where children who performed a play are being repeatedly questioned by senior police officers concerns all of us as parents, any of whose children would be subject to such interrogation for expressing their thoughts in a creative manner. Would such action not effectively make children afraid to even express themselves? Is this the world in which we want our children to grow up?
The country did not attain freedom or become a constitutional democracy by following orders and diktats; we are seeing such abuses of power because officials who have been given constitutional duties have become rubber stamps that follow orders and diktats, unmindful of the consequences of their actions.
We demand an immediate withdrawal of all criminal cases against the accused, and the release of the arrested women. We also demand a review of the procedure followed by the Bidar police department, especially their violations of child rights, and that stringent action be taken to ensure this does not happen again anywhere in the country.
We also demand that the Karnataka Child Rights Commission, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, the State Human Rights Commission and the National Human Rights Commission immediately enquire into the blatant violation of children’s rights and take appropriate action against those who have committed such violations.
Let us not reduce our children to subjects who will be interrogated for expressing their thoughts but as the future leaders of our country, whose questioning minds have to be developed and encouraged.
Parents for Peace, Justice and Plurality is a non-profit collective based in Bengaluru

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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rolls - Smoked salmon cream cheese spread rolled up in thinly sliced cucumber. An easy yet elegant appetizer.
Funny pictures about Delicious Grilled Bacon Onions. Oh, and cool pics about Delicious Grilled Bacon Onions. Also, Delicious Grilled Bacon Onions photos.
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Ham "rosebuds" (I think)_Ga Aperitiv trandafiri din sunca
Hot dog for valentine's day
Pumpkin soup and rosemary chick peas
Beautiful Semmel like lRolls with ham in the middle.
Decorative lunch or appetizers
Sbriciolata 5 minuti alla Nutella super cremosa e velocissima
A Beautiful and Sunny Spinach Pie - Joybx. - The link took me to a different recipe, but you could do this with any savory pie filling that is thick enough!
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BRUNSWICK — Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School Assistant Principal Joshua Levy has won the Maine Principal Association’s “assistant principal of the year” award.
MPA announced its decision Dec. 4, and Levy will be honored at an awards banquet April 28, 2016.
The MPA credited Levy with coordinating two exchange programs with HBS’s sister school in Jinhua, China.


Hospital EMR Systems Market Projected to Gain Significant Value by 2026
Posted by Sneha Talanakr on May 3rd, 2019
Global Hospital EMR Systems Market: Overview
Electronic medical record (EMR) systems, sometimes used synonymously with electronic health records (EHR) systems, have gained widespread traction in medical practices across the globe. Hospital EMR systems can be in the form of hardware, software, and services, and can be deployed as on-premise or as cloud-based model. They serve a range of functions, such as offering computerized physician order entry, clinical data repository, clinical decision support, and controlled medical vocabulary.
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The demand for EMR systems rides on the back of rapid pace of digitization in healthcare services, including those offered by hospitals. The drive for hospital EMR systems stems from the need for improving productivity in medical practices, improving the quality of care for patients, and boosting revenue cycles of hospitals. In addition, stringent adherence to government regulations and legislations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), for streamlining patient care has also bolstered the uptake of hospital EMR systems.
The study evaluates the potential of the hospital EMR systems in various regions and shines light on lucrative avenues. The insights and projections are helpful for stakeholders to identify key investment pockets and gain clarity on profitable segments during the assessment period 2018–2026.
Global Hospital EMR Systems Market: Trends and Opportunities
The growing need to bring down the cost of quality care in hospitals for patient population is a key factor underpinning the evolution of the hospital EMR systems market. The demand has gained considerable momentum from rising efforts by governments in several countries to streamline in-patient care. Flexibility in customization in meeting the needs of various general and specialized health professionals will expand the potential of the global hospital EMR systems market. On-premise hospital EMR systems are witnessing vast uptake in various regions. This is on account of their reduced risk of data breaches, ease of transition from one system to another, access to services or products from multiple vendors. However, in recent years, cloud-based hospital EMR systems have also made rapid strides, thus unlocking promising prospects.
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However, there are still some genuine considerations to take into account for companies in the hospital EMR systems market. The interoperability of software with different hospital EMR systems and the lack of skilling opportunities for clinicians operating these systems are some of the most notable concerns. Moreover, there still remains a dearth of user-friendly hospital EMR systems that can be used by medical professionals of different specialties.
Global Hospital EMR Systems Market: Regional Outlook
On the regional front, developed regions, particularly North America, have emerged as increasingly lucrative regional markets for hospital EMR systems. Various factors account for sizeable demand in North America. Rapid digitalization of patient care, coupled with substantial favorable regulatory impetus, is a key trend underpinning the attractiveness of this regional market. Developing regions in all likelihood are expected to present large lucrative prospects to vendors of hospital EMR systems.
Global Hospital EMR Systems Market: Competitive Landscape
The study offers a granular assessment of the competitive dynamics of the global hospital EMR systems market. The analyses evaluate the impacts of recent strategic moves by various players on the dynamics. The report also sheds light on major product development efforts by key players and technological improvements they have brought in recent years. Some of the prominent companies in the hospital EMR systems market are Intersystems Corporation, MEDHOST, Medical Information Technology, Inc., Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc., Epic Systems Corporation, and Cerner Corporation.
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The full body massage is a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating massage. Using slow but firm pressure, Michael will ease your muscles down into a deeply relaxed state. Clients often get so relaxed that they fall asleep. Perfect for some 'me time' and to recharge your batteries.
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As part of our goal to encourage you to be kind to yourself, we offer a massage service by Michael, our massage therapist.
As Pure Turtle's work has a focus on mental health, so too has Michael's massage. Michael has developed a style of massage that is both deeply relaxing as well as psychologically and emotionally freeing.
The techniques Michael uses will free tension from both your muscles and your mind. Clients with anxiety/depression/restless minds often notice how peaceful their mind is after a massage with Michael.
He is extremely empathetic and adapts his massage to his client's needs as he works, often changing his style, depth of pressure, or speed in harmony with his client's body. This is amplified with repeat clients as he gets to know them and their bodies and each massage has a longer-lasting effect than the last.
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What happens during a massage?
On arrival, Michael will take you through to the massage room. There he will take you through the massage stage by stage explaining the techniques used, and how the massage will progress. If you haven't already, you'll need to fill out a medical form for insurance purposes, but this is only needed the first time. Before the massage starts Michael will discuss with you any physical complaints you have so he knows where to target his work.
How early should I arrive for my massage?
New clients should arrive 10 minutes prior to their massage to fill out paperwork and meet with Michael prior to their treatment. Returning clients should arrive 5 minutes prior to their session.
Do I have to be completely undressed?
You should undress to the level you are comfortable with. For a full body massage, most get completely undressed. However, if you will be more comfortable during the session by leaving your underwear on, that is fine. Michael will work around the clothes you left on as best as he can. Michael will step out of the room to give you privacy to undress and get comfortable on the table.
Will I be covered up the whole time?
Yes, at The Pod you'll always be covered. Once you are undressed and on the table under the drape, Michael will only uncover the part of your body being worked on. Private areas are always covered and Michael is trained to move the drape in a way to ensure your modesty is always covered. If Michael is going to work on a woman’s abdomen, a second sheet will be used to cover the breasts so the main sheet can be moved to expose the abdomen.
Can I choose a part of me not to be massaged?
YES, Absolutely. It is your massage, if you have ticklish feet and you do not want them massaged then please say so. Likewise, for any area you do not wish Michael to massage. This can be discussed in your pre-massage chat.
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Make yourself comfortable. If Michael wants you to adjust your position, he will either move you or will ask you to move what is needed. Otherwise, change your position anytime to make yourself more comfortable.
Many people close their eyes and relax completely during a session; others prefer to talk. It’s up to you. It is your massage, and whatever feels natural to you is the best way to relax. Do not hesitate to ask questions at any time.
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This depends on the type of massage and the depth of the strokes. A light, relaxing massage that does not probe very deep into the muscles, should not hurt. With that being said, there is a ‘feels good’ hurt and an ‘ouch, stop it’ hurt. A good massage, even a really deep tissue massage, should always stay in the ‘feels good’ hurt range.
Pain can be an indication that the muscle is possibly injured or inflamed and pressure should be adjusted. Also, pain can cause you to tighten up and negate the relaxing effects of the massage. The most effective and deepest massage always works with your body’s natural response, not against it.
How often should I get a massage?
“Something is better than nothing.” What does that mean? Well, it varies from person to person. If you are just looking for some occasional relaxation, then a session every 2-4 weeks may be fine for you. However, if you are looking to address a specific condition, then it is recommended to go more frequently at first and then slowly taper down to a maintenance schedule. Sometimes more frequent 60-minute sessions can be effective until your goals are met and a maintenance schedule is in place.
The frequency of sessions should be discussed with Michael after your treatment when he has a better hands-on understanding of your particular muscular issues.
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Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience a significant decrease or freedom from long-term aches and pains. Many feel a little slowed down for a short period and then notice an increase of energy, heightened awareness and increased productivity which can last for days.
If you received a deep massage, you may be slightly sore the next day – much like a good workout at the gym. Sometimes a hot shower or a soak in the tub can ease this soreness.
After your session, you should increase your water intake. Just a glass or two more than normal is usually fine. This helps keep your body’s tissues hydrated and healthy.

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Your Impreza’s drivetrain has a very important job. It transmits power from the engine to the wheels. It spans the full length of your Subaru, from back to front. It's one of the most complex systems in your Impreza and is made up of everything after the engine transmission: axles, wheels, driveshafts, differentials, and joints. When you maintain the drivetrain in your 2017 Subaru Impreza, you help maintain your vehicle's power. You can help prevent repairs by checking and changing differential fluids, and lubricating bearings and gears according to Subaru's recommendations.
Drivetrains for front, rear, and all-wheel-drive and 4WD vehicles are not all the same. You don't want to go to any random shop for drivetrain repair. You want to visit Firestone Complete Auto Care. We can take care of most 2017 Subaru Impreza drivetrain components including the CV axles, joints, and driving shaft. Your Impreza might need driveshaft repair if you notice resistance when turning, heavy vibrations in your floorboards, clunks when shifting, or vibration as your vehicle accelerates. There isn’t necessarily a concrete timeframe for when drivetrain repair will be needed. The system’s parts and pieces don’t have a set expiration date. A lot depends on your driving style and climate. Your best bet is to visit Firestone Complete Auto Care when you first notice a problem with how your Subaru Impreza drives.
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Aug. 27--JOHN COSPER,
deputy aviation director
Two years late and hundreds of thousands of dollars over its original budget, Miami International Airport's South Terminal will begin opening this week, offering passengers much more spacious and modern surroundings that rival other major facilities nationwide.
Walls of expansive glass windows frame the five-story terminal, which will feature a huge rotunda for dining, rows of shops -- that will be ready later -- and colorful artistic touches.
Totaling 1.7 million square feet, with 15 new gates in J and 13 gates in H, three checkpoints and a massive new federal inspection station for international travelers, the $1.1 billion terminal is equivalent to a new mid-sized airport, Miami-Dade Aviation Director Jose Abreu said.
"Opening the South Terminal really is a major event in this airport's history," Abreu said, citing it as MIA's first new terminal since the airport was built in the 1950s.
Still, the South Terminal's emergence has been beset by years of delays stemming from a shortage of construction workers, cost overruns largely tied to changes in plans, and time-consuming squabbles between the airport, contractors and consultants.
The terminal's opening -- which will be phased in, with Delta Air Lines arriving Wednesday, Air France Friday, Lan Airlines next Tuesday and others following through late October -- is critical to MIA's complicated, layered expansion plans. It is essential to allow carriers to move out of Concourse A, so that it can be closed Nov. 10 to ramp up construction of the $2.66 billion North Terminal, Miami-Dade Aviation Deputy Director Max Fajardo said.
Yet, the South Terminal's opening comes as the airport is still struggling to regain passenger volume lost since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The terminal is expected to be used by about a quarter of the airport's passengers, or about 8.1 million of MIA's 32.5 million travelers logged in 2006. MIA's traffic peaked at more than 34 million in 1997 and has only been on the rise since 2004.
Meanwhile, exploding construction costs have contributed to boosting the airport's massive, long-delayed capital improvement program to $6.2 billion, and will raise the airport's projected cost per passenger so high that MIA risks losing future traffic.
Per-passenger fees MIA charges to airlines -- which Abreu had hoped would be hovering in the low $30s by 2015 -- could rise to $37 to $38 in 2015, from $17.01 currently. MIA's terminal costs are paid by the airlines based on their levels of aircraft seats as well as the space they lease.
The higher fees could drive airlines to reduce flights or fly elsewhere. And that prospect could lead agencies to lower their ratings on the airport's bonds used to fund the capital improvement program, thereby making borrowing more expensive, adding to the costs.
In fact, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the airport's bonds from A1 to A2 -- its third-highest U.S. airport rating -- in November of last year, because of such concerns. The rating agency said: "Airline costs will rise significantly enough to potentially erode future traffic and revenue."
Moreover, high costs at MIA are a major reason the airport has had trouble attracting low-cost carriers, which have made Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport their base. Per passenger costs there are currently $4.36.
MIA's dramatic South Terminal -- consisting of an improved Concourse H and a new Concourse J -- was first conceived 10 years ago. It was created to appease a half-dozen major carriers, who sued the county, objecting to having to pay a share of construction costs for American Airlines' North Terminal, which is currently slated to open in 2011.