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What’s the appeal of Biden? What is he strong on? What do people like about him?
Young, vibrant, and brings a lot of new ideas to the party compared to the old guard of the Democratic Party.
He doesnt tweet like a child at 4 am.
Ok. So you’ll vote for a republican that doesn’t tweet at 4 am?
That’s only half the formula…
So what is Biden’s appeal other than he’s not Trump? Is it that hard of a question?
He doesn’t call an entertainer for policy advice.
You’re asking the wrong person.
He doesn’t appeal to me.
But you have to remember the national Democratic Party is also controlled by fiftysomething white people.
There are pockets of a younger more diverse population giving rise to people like AOC…and they also make a lot of noise disproportionate to the power they actually have.
But fiftysomething white people are the silent majority in the D party.
Like Michael Moore or Al Franken? Ok.
Not necessarily, but it’s a good start.
Are you asking in the context of Biden in general, or Biden in the hypothetical of him being the Democratic nominee facing off against Donald in the 2020 election?
In general, but if you want to go further, have at it.
In general he has no more or less appeal than any other establishment politician.
In a general election against Donald, Biden has the same appeal for me that so many Trump voters said Donald had for them in 2016.
There’s nothing he is strong on, or stands out?
Compared to whom?
Any of the democratic challengers.
My question is why do you care?
Do any of them deviate from the DNC platform to such a degree that they stand out? I’m asking because at this early stage there’s too many for me to sift through. I’ll wait until the field narrows before doing any in depth reading.
I’m just curious because he seems to be leading by such a large margin early, considering the vast number of candidates already in the running.
maybe the idiot left and dems like when the VP threatens Ukraine with a billion dollars of aid unless they call off the prosecutor of company his coke head loseer son sits on

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You should take advantage of employer-sponsored group life insurance, but don't rely solely on it. Here's why you still need your own policy.
Group life insurance is offered by many employers and is an easy way for employees to get some life insurance coverage for free or at a very low cost
However, group life insurance does not provide enough coverage or flexibility for most people, especially those with families or dependents
You may need to buy an individual life insurance policy in addition to participating in your employer’s group plan to ensure that you have enough life insurance coverage
It could cost you if you rely solely on your employer’s group life insurance for too long before buying a policy of your own
Group life is a popular benefit for employers to offer. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2019 60% of non-government workers had access to employer-provided life insurance. Life insurance isn’t as common a benefit as health insurance, so offering it can help draw talent to a company and improve the employer-employee relationship.
Group life insurance is often easier to qualify for than an individual life insurance policy, but doesn’t provide the level of coverage many people need. That makes it a form of supplemental life insurance at best.
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Group life insurance, also known as group term life insurance, is the type of life insurance offered by employers, usually through large carriers like MetLife, Principal or Liberty Mutual. It gets the name from the fact that it’s offered to a large group (in this case, employees of the same company) rather than an individual.
Besides an organization (the employer) being the owner of the policy, group life insurance works essentially the same as individual policies:
Ninety-eight percent of people who have access to a group life insurance plan take advantage of it. Why is this benefit so popular? Because it’s an easy, affordable start to creating a financial safety net.
Group life insurance is often guaranteed issue. This means there are few (if any) hurdles to getting coverage.
This is particularly beneficial for employees who are older or in poor health, as it means they don’t have to go through the underwriting process.
If employees don’t enroll when the policy is first offered, they may need to wait until their employer’s open enrollment period and then complete an Evidence of Insurability (EOI) form, which is a health history questionnaire, at which point they could be declined.
Much like health insurance, employer-provided group life insurance is subsidized and insulates employees from the full cost of the policy.
A certain amount of coverage — typically a set amount, like $50,000, or up to one to two times an employee’s salary — is provided as a benefit at no cost to the employee.
For coverage beyond that amount, employees need to foot part of the bill.
If you’re able to get life insurance for free or cheap through your employer, it’s worth taking. Having some life insurance is better than not having any at all. If nothing else, it provides a subsidized safety net while you build your own.
There’s little obligation to group life insurance, so it can be a nice-to-have benefit until you get a more robust individual policy.
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Many people make the mistake of thinking that because their employer offers life insurance, that’s the only coverage they need. However, for most people, this isn’t true.
Group life plans are limited in their coverage and options, and it could cost you if you rely on that policy for too long before buying an individual one.
Employees can usually buy additional coverage on top of what their workplace provides, but there are still often maximum benefits allowed through employer-provided plans. According to BLS, the median maximum benefit amount for employer-provided life insurance is $250,000.
While that amount may be enough for some people, it won’t be for others. A good rule of thumb is to have life insurance coverage that’s 10 to 12 times your income. (For example, someone with a $50,000 salary should aim for at least $500,000 in coverage.) Depending on your needs, like a mortgage or dependent child, you may require more than the maximum group life insurance coverage offered by your workplace plan. You can use our free coverage calculator to figure out the right amount:
Individual life insurance policies allow you to customize the death benefit amount and term length, and change policy provisions through riders. Riders let you tailor a policy and do things like accelerate benefits in particular circumstances.
Group life insurance policies, on the other hand, are largely one-size-fits-all and don’t provide the level of customization some people need. That means in addition to being underinsured, you may also find yourself with a policy that doesn’t fit your unique situation.
Since employees don’t have the option of comparing and choosing which life insurance company they want to go with, you aren’t able to make sure you’re getting the best policy available to you.
One of the biggest drawbacks of employer life insurance is that it’s not portable — it’s tied to your employment, so if you switch jobs or are fired, your policy will no longer cover you.
You may be given the option to convert your group policy to an individual policy if you leave your company. But because the policy will likely be a guaranteed issue, non-underwritten policy, you’ll pay even more than you would for a properly underwritten policy if you choose to convert. The only time this is worth considering is if you have a medical condition that would keep you from getting competitive rates on an individual policy.
And, as you’ll see below, when you rely solely on employer-provided group life insurance and put off buying your own plan, this delay can result in more expensive coverage down the road.
"The combination of benefit limits, inability to customize, and portability restrictions means that only having life insurance coverage through your group plan will almost always leave you under-protected,” says Patrick Hanzel, Advanced Planning Specialist and Certified Financial Planner at Policygenius. “A strong financial plan requires limiting these risks whenever possible."
Group life insurance cost depends on your individual company and the benefit amount. You may be expected to contribute some money to it, or the cost may be completely covered by your employer.
Note that how a group policy is paid for can have tax implications.
If and when you leave your job, you’ll need to start the search for life insurance on your own since your workplace policy isn’t portable. According to the BLS, the average workplace tenure is around four and a half years.
But life insurance gets more expensive as you age. Below is a cost comparison for a 30-year, $500,000 policy for a healthy man in New York at ages 30 and 35.
|AGE 30||AGE 35|
|Est. Premium Cost (monthly)||$28.58||$31.02|
|Est. Total Cost||$10,289.00||$11,167.20|
If your employer offers group life insurance, you’ll typically be able to enroll in the plan when you’re first hired.
If you decline coverage at that time but change your mind later, you may need to wait until your employer’s annual open enrollment period to sign up. Because the open enrollment period differs from company to company, you should check with your HR team or benefits manager for the exact dates.
The open enrollment period is also an opportunity to change or update any existing benefits you have. Depending on your employer’s group life insurance plan, you may be able to increase your coverage during open enrollment.
Most of the country’s top life insurance companies offer group insurance, including:
Check with your HR team or benefits manager to find out who provides your company’s group life insurance and when you can apply.
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HANNIBAL — Mark Twain Brewing Company brewers received a bronze award during the invitational Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago, Ill., marking a successful chapter after years of hard work crafting the Scottish ale “A Wee Bit Foggy.”
Brewers Dave Alley and Cat Golden explored styles to expand their palettes several years ago, and they “fell in love with” Scottish ales and “wee heavy” beers — which earn their name from their higher sugar content and resulting alcohol level, prompting the comment that it’s “a wee heavy.” Alley and Golden began crafting the beer with fellow brewer Logan Lanier, who is now working at a brewery in Wyoming. Alley remembers fondly the moment the special beer got its name.
“That was one of our favorites. Early on when we were developing the recipe that we have now — our first test brew of our recipe — we got up really early one morning to do it and had the garage bay open. It was just super foggy outside; you couldn’t even see. We were joking around, and Cat said, ‘It’s a wee bit foggy outside,’ playing on the “a wee heavy,” Alley said. “And I said, ‘that’s the perfect name for this beer.’”
Alley immediately knew he wanted to connect the name to Mark Twain and include imagery evoking life on the river. Each bottle’s label features artwork of a riverboat plying the Mighty Mississippi through rolling fog, created by Jonathan Norman, owner of Two Fathoms Tattoo. Golden wrote a stirring story referencing the river and navigating through life’s foggy moments, channeling Twain with each flowing sentence.
“The Mississippi is a wise, though sometimes harsh and impatient, schoolmaster. As a young man navigating the river, I quickly learned the necessity of respecting this teacher and heeding its warnings. An approaching fog rising from the water’s surface appears seductive and beautiful, the faint, spectral trees dimly glimpsing through the blanket of smoky white. But the astute pilot realizes the perils of its allure. He approaches slowly and courageously, cautiously inching his way through the dense covering, drinking in the ever-changing complexity of the tranquil riverscape, yet preventing his own destruction. Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear. May we all recognize the beauty in life’s uncertainties, and master the fears that hold us back.”
Alley said “wee heavy” Scottish ales have a complex flavor, and “A Wee Bit Foggy” is true to the tradition. The beer has a malty, mellow flavor with hints of caramel. The aging process begins with 12 months inside a Templeton Rye Whiskey barrel, which lends notes of oak, char and whiskey to the ale. Next, the beer is conditioned in bottles for nine months.
Alley commended Golden and Lanier for the teamwork which resulted in an award-winner. Since the process was almost two years to completion, Lanier was part of the beginning stages. He didn’t get to be there for the final steps of the process, but Alley stressed how he deserved accolades for his role in the beer’s creation.
“I want him to get that recognition, because we all worked really hard on this. This is not just a ‘Dave Alley thing,’” he said.
Mark Twain Brewing Company had been invited to the national competition for the past four or five years, and the 2021 competition in Chicago was the first time they won a medal at the event. They received third place in the barrel-aged dark beer category.
“Everybody there is a winner, but that being said, they do have a competition,” Alley said. “So, to win a medal at the Festival of Barrel-Aged Beer is really something, and it stands out across the country.”


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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE:S) today announced that it has entered into a new $2.1 billion unsecured revolving credit facility. The new credit facility expires in October 2013 and replaces the company’s $4.5 billion revolving credit facility that was due to expire in December 2010.
In the fourth quarter of 2009 and the first quarter of 2010, Sprint generated $666 million and $506 million of Free Cash Flow, respectively. The company ended first quarter 2010 with cash, cash equivalent and short-term investments of $4.4 billion that reduce the need for a larger credit facility and its related costs.
The new credit facility will provide supplemental liquidity for general corporate purposes and will be used to support the $1.6 billion letter of credit required by the Federal Communications Commission’s Report and Order to reconfigure the 800 MHz band. The credit facility does not have an outstanding balance, but letters of credit reduce the facility’s available borrowing capacity.
The new credit agreement includes a ratio of total indebtedness to trailing four quarter EBITDA adjusted for certain other non-recurring charges to a maximum of 4.50 to 1 through March 2012, subsequently reduced to 4.25 to 1 through December 2012, and thereafter reduced to 4.0 to 1 for the remaining term.
The company simultaneously amended its $750 million credit agreement with Export Development Canada, originally entered into in March 2007, to incorporate the same changes in covenants.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 48 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, and is the first and only wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless and instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. With its customer-focused strategy, you can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service
Notice of change.
Pursuant to Section 343 of Subtitle E of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (FAIRA) that requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide public notice and comment under Section 553 of Title 5, United States Code, with regard to any future technical guides that are used to carry out Subtitles A, B, and C of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.), the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice of revisions to applicable conservation practices in Section IV of the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) located in Oregon and Washington State.
The proposed revisions to conservation practices in Section IV of State Technical Guides are subject to these provisions, since one or more could be used as part of a conservation management system to comply with the Highly Erodible Land Conservation or Wetland Conservation requirements.
At this time, two versions of conservation practice standard 777 Residue Management, Direct Seed (Interim) are being added and/or revised to Section IV of the FOTG; one for Oregon and one for Washington (see below):
- Residue Management, Direct Seed (Interim) (Oregon)—NRCS Code Number 777
- Residue Management, Direct Seed (Interim) (Washington)—NRCS Code Number 777
You may request a hard copy of the practice standards and provide your comments to:
Roy Carlson, State Resource Conservationist, 101 SW Main Street, Suite 1300, Portland, OR, 97204-3221, (503) 414-3277
Marty Seamons, Program Support Specialist, W. 316 Boone Avenue, Suite 450, Spokane, WA 99201-2348, (509) 323-2967
You may also obtain a copy of both Oregon and/or Washington's practice standard by accessing the NRCS Washington State Internet website. The internet address is: http://www.wa.nrcs.usda.gov/nrcs/
Click on “Field Office Technical Guide” on the left side of the page, then click on “Section IV,” then “Index of Draft Standards and Specifications for Review and Comment,” and finally click on the blue star of the appropriate standard.Start Signature
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Hardman managing director Ted Ellyard told corporatefile.com.au the drilling, to begin in August, would begin with an early development well which was expected to confirm the company's reserves figure of 95 million barrels.
"The early development well, planned for drilling in August/September, will be located in a part of the field already incorporated into Hardman's reserve case," Ellyard said.
"Therefore we don't expect a substantial increase ... but the well will provide confidence on the expected production rate for the field."
Mr Ellyard said the estimated capital cost for the Chinguetti field development was $US400 million to first oil production but this would be refined in the next few months as negotiations for production facilities take place. Hardman's bill for the four wells will be $24 million.
"At this stage we're comfortable with the figure and the estimate for Hardman's 21.6 per cent share of $US86 million," Ellyard said.
Mr Ellyard said there had been no discussion about delaying the project following the coup attempt by a minor army faction, which had been quickly suppressed, convincing banks the country remained politically stable.
Partners in the project include operator Woodside 35%, Hardman 21.6%, Italian ENI SpA 35%, Fusion Oil & Gas 6% and Roc Oil 2.4%.


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* A plastic mouthpiece that avoids the problem of metal allergies.
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* A plastic option that avoids all of the usual negatives of playing on plastic. Read more about that below.
The Good and Bad of Plastic Mouthpieces
Plastic mouthpieces have certain advantages. I have personally played on an acrylic top and brass backbore for several years. I prefer the plastic because it feels softer on my chops, provides better endurance due to the increased grip, and always feels warm.
However, plastic has certain disadvantages. Acrylic is fragile and will often crack when dropped. When comparing an acrylic mouthpiece to brass the slotting is not as defined or secure, the sound lacks a certain amount of core or density, and the start of the note lacks some of the clarity of brass. Plastic also does not provide the same feedback or connection between the player and the horn the way a brass mouthpiece does. I always feel a bit separated from the trumpet when I play on an acrylic top.
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All that has changed with the new Wedge Hybrid mouthpiece. The Hybrid is a combination of a resin rim and cup insert permanently bonded to a brass base. The resin is a very hard, smooth, medical grade photopolymer designed for making dentures. It is therefore safe for long term mucosal contact, and unlike consumer grade photopolymer resin, is certified as non-irritating, non-allergic, and non-mutagenic.
The insert is made using a highly accurate, medical grade SLA 3D printer. It is then adjusted, hand polished and fitted to the base with a solid connection.
The resin is still somewhat prone to breakage, but much less so than an acrylic top, due to the hardness of the material and the bonding of the insert to a brass base without threads. I have personally drop tested a hybrid trumpet top onto concrete 20 times from a height of 7 feet with no damage to the insert.
Now on to performance. The great part of the Hybrid is how it plays, combining the best characteristics of plastic and brass. The Hybrid has the comfort and warm feel of acrylic, with a grip between acrylic and brass. It is more responsive than brass, with a clear start to the note. Slotting is excellent, and the feedback to the player is the same as brass. The sound has a great center and core, and is slightly warmer than a brass mouthpiece of the same design. Projection is excellent when the mouthpiece is pushed.
Hybrid mouthpieces are now available for most models in the online store.
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Our acrylic and delrin mouthpieces are being phased out and replaced with a superior and affordable alternative.
These mouthpieces are the product of many months of research and development. They are printed with an FDA certified safe biomedical photopolymer on a medical grade 3D printer. They do not slot or sound quite like our silver plated brass or Hybrid mouthpieces (they sound a bit darker), but they do play great and will give you a clear idea of what the Wedge design can do for your comfort, range and endurance. You will be amazed that a polymer mouthpiece can play this well and sound this good. These are NOT just more cheap plastic mouthpieces.
Plastic mouthpieces are an excellent choice for players with metal allergies, those who play in the cold and players with braces or those who prefer a softer feel. This material is stronger than acrylic, but the shank can still crack if the mouthpiece is dropped on a hard surface.
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Hudghton (Greens/EFA) - The Erika and other recent oil spills form a continuing catalogue of disasters that have taken place in Community waters, including the Braer spill off Shetland and the Sea Empress of Wales. These catastrophes in addition to causing irreparable ecological damage have devastated local industries. In the case of the Erika, the local fishing and aquaculture industries suffered a bitter blow and it is important not just to look at the harmful effects that are apparent in the immediate aftermath, but also to look ahead at the long-term detrimental effects of oil pollution. Effective compensation is essential. It is time that shipping safety within the Community was tightened up and that greater controls were introduced, including bringing an end to the use of flags of convenience which is also increasingly resorted to. The companies responsible, the ship and the cargo owners must pay up for their negligence. Current compensation funds have been inadequately funded and this was all too apparent in the case of the Braer disaster where the Shetland Islands fishing industry was inadequately compensated for its losses. Maritime disasters are usually followed by flurries of political activity which sound reassuring at the time but which have not always been followed through. Let us ensure that adequate measures are instigated throughout Europe and that lessons learned lead to decisive political action.


text: Objectives: The aim of this study was to estimate the costs of providing primary care and quantify the cost impact of high staff turnover in Northern Territory (NT) remote communities. Methods: This cost impact assessment used administrative data from NT Department of Health datasets, including the government accounting system and personnel information and payroll systems between 2004 and 2015, and the primary care information system from 2007 to 2015. Data related to 54 government-managed clinics providing primary care for approximately 27 200 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. Main outcome measures were average costs per consultation and per capita, cost differentials by clinic, year and levels of staff turnover. Linear regression and dominance analysis were used to assess the effect of staff turnover on primary care costs, after adjusting for remoteness and weighting analysis by service population. Both current and constant prices were used. Results: On average, in constant prices, there was a nearly 10% annual increase in remote clinic expenditure between 2004 and 2015 and an almost 15% annual increase in consultation numbers since 2007. In real terms, the average costs per consultation decreased markedly from A$273 in 2007 to A$197 in 2015, a figure still well above the Medicare bulk-billing rate. The cost differentials between clinics were proportional to staff turnover and remoteness (both P < 0.001). A 10% higher annual turnover rate pertains to an A$6.12 increase in costs per consultation. Conclusions: High staff turnover exacerbates the already high costs of providing primary care in remote areas, costing approximately A$50 extra per consultation. This equates to an extra A$400 000 per clinic per year on average, or A$21 million annually for the NT government. Over time, sustained investments in developing a more stable primary care workforce should not only improve primary care in remote areas, but also reduce the costs of excessive turnover and overall service delivery costs.

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Because the Sacramento Valley is shaped like a bowl, smog presents a critical problem in the summer, when an inversion layer traps pollutants close to the ground, causing unhealthy air quality levels. Vehicles and other mobile sources cause about 70 percent of this region's air pollution problem. The University is working to reduce its impact on local air pollution by providing incentives for students, faculty, and staff to use carpooling, public transit, and other forms of alternative transportation.
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Sacramento State is now enrolled for coverage under the program and will be developing a campus SSMP over the next few years. A link to the campus water pollution prevention brochure and to the State Water Board webpage on Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program are listed above.
Hazardous Waste Management
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides direct service for chemical pick-up and waste disposal. This service is provided at no cost to the Department for routine disposal of hazardous chemicals. Complete the Hazardous Waste Pick-up Request form to arrange for pick-up of the waste chemicals.
Campus hazardous materials users/generators are responsible for property handling and disposing of unwanted chemicals. According to statutes, any chemical that exceeds twice its shelf life or is no longer usable for its intended purpose is deemed hazardous waste; therefore, as soon as possible arrangements must be made for its disposal. Waste chemicals are not to be disposed of in trash containers, in sinks or toilets, or in storm drains.
When starting to fill a new waste container, the user/generator attaches a hazardous waste label to each container and writes the date when the waste was first put into the container or when the chemical was declared a waste (accumulation start date). The user/generator must prepare the hazardous waste disposal label for all of the waste chemicals, e.g., paints, oils, batteries, solvents, cleaners, grease, etc. The user must fill out a Hazardous Waste Container Label for each unwanted chemical, with as much information as known about unwanted chemicals, including
- Generator name,
- Building/Room #
- Physical state (gas, liquid, sludge, slurry, or solid),
- Hazardous properties (reactivity, corrosivity, flammability, toxicity, etc.)
NOTE: When the container is full or 1 year accumulation time, contact EHS for transporting the small containers to EHS's secured, hazardous waste storage facility.
The hazardous waste labels are critical as they are the chief means by which the waste contractor prepares the hazardous waste manifests. The university is responsible/liable for proper handling/disposal of all hazardous waste from "cradle-to-grave" in accordance with regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Toxic Substances (DTSC)
EHS offers training at no cost to campus departments on chemical waste minimization and management. Generators of hazardous waste are required to take initial training on hazardous waste management and refresher training on an annual basis. For campus employees, these training requirements should be listed on your Learning Track. Please contact EHS Front Desk at (916) 278-6119 if you need assistance with training.
Storm Water Management
Storm drains collect water outside of homes and businesses, and they channel the untreated water directly to waterways such as local creeks and the Sacramento and American rivers.
More pollutants reach our waterways through storm drains than through sewage treatment plants and industrial discharges combined. This is due to the fact that much of the storm water flows directly from its source to the creek or river without treatment. To keep our waterways clean and healthy, it is important to keep pollutants out of the storm drain system.
To report spills or illicit discharges into a storm drain contact #82020 or (916) 278-2020.
The State Water Resources Control Board oversees the discharge of storm water into creeks and rivers in California. Under Water Quality Order Number 2003-0005-DWQ, the Sacramento State campus has been issued coverage under the State General Permit. The Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System or MS4 permit requires the campus to develop and implement a Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP). The goal of the plan is to reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable (MEP) through the use of best management practices (BMPs). Over the period of development and implementation of the plan, the campus office of Environmental Health and Safety will develop programs for each of the following areas:
- Public Education and Outreach
- Public Involvement/Participation
- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
- Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
- Construction Site Storm Water Management
- Post-Construction Storm Water Management
Information on the EPA and State Water Resources Board storm water programs, along with a link to the campus Storm Water Management Plan, are listed under additional resources above.
Universal waste is a category of hazardous waste that is common to many types of businesses and even households. They pose a lesser risk to people and the environment, so the "Universal Waste Rule" was enacted to make it easier for businesses to properly dispose of them (California Code of Regulations, Title 22, division 4.5, chapter 23). It is important to note that since February 2006, households must also comply with the Universal Waste Rule and properly dispose or recycle these items.
On the Sacramento State campus, departments can request Environmental Health and Safety to pickup Batteries (Alkaline, NiCad, Lithium-Ion) and Lamps (Fluorescent, Metal Halide) by submitting the online form: Battery/Lights Request
- Facilities Services (278-6242) for Consumer Electronic Devices (Computers,video cassette recorders, Digital video disk players/recorders, printers) and Cathode Ray Tubes (monitors, televisions).
Medical Waste Management
The Medical Waste Management Act (Division 104, Part 14 California Health and Safety Code) established the permitting of facilities that generate medical waste. The generator must develop a Medical Waste Management Plan that ensures the proper handling, storage, and disposal of medical waste.
As defined in Section 117690 of the California Health and Safety Code, Medical Waste is defined as meeting both of the following requirements:
- Waste is generated or produced as a result of any of the following actions:
- Diagnosis, treatment or immunization of humans or animals
- Research pertaining to the activities specified in (a)
- Production or testing of biologicals
- Accumulation of properly contained home generated sharps waste
- Removal of a regulated waste from a trauma scene by a trauma scene waste management practicioner.
- The waste is either of the following:
- Biohazardous waste
- Sharps waste
Pharmaceutical waste can be categorized as medical waste, hazardous waste or solid waste. Under Chapter 11 of Title 22, California Code of Regulations, pharmaceutical waste that are regulated under the Medical Waste Management Act are those classified as "California only hazardous wast."


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All businesses use chemicals of some description. Whether it’s cleaning products kept under the sink, printer toners sat in the stationary cupboard or the materials used in a manufacturing process, chemicals are used everywhere.
Controlling the exposure of these materials in the workplace is not only essential but required by law under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, what we all know as COSHH.
Carrying out a COSHH assessment doesn’t have to be a daunting task if you follow a few simple steps.
✅ Identify the hazards
You can find about a materials hazards by reading the product label and for more detailed information the Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). A full MSDS with 16 sections should have been provided with any material or substance which you have sourced. If you did not receive one when purchased, the supplier should make it clear on how you can access a digital copy or request a hard copy in the post.
✅ Assess the risks
When assessing the risks, think about how the chemical is used in the activity and ask yourself the following questions.
How are people exposed? Consider where the chemical is used, is it indoors or outdoors? How is the chemical used, decanted or transferred to other containers. Also think about how the quantity of chemical used for the activity.
How often and for how long?
Who else might be exposed?
What are you doing now to control the risks?
What else needs to be done?
Who and when will the actions be completed?
A great publication is available from the HSE which contains a list of workplace exposure limits for use with the COSHH regulations. You can download a free copy by clicking the link below.
✅ Control the risks
- Eliminate, Can you get rid of the material or change it for a safer alternative?
- Change the Process, Can you change the process to minimise the exposure?
- Contain, reduce escape of harmful materials with enclosures or ventilation.
- Use Safe systems of work, restrict assess of people, store appropriately and make sure incomparably materials are stored separately.
- Cleaning, have regular cleaning regimes and clean spillages immediately.
- Personal protective equipment or PPE – if you are unable to control by any other means use apposite personal protective equipment. This should be implemented only whether control measures are not assessed as adequate.
It is generally good practice to review your COSHH assessments periodically because over time your activities may change, the way they are performed may change or you may be using different materials.
The HSE has a great online tool to help you with your COSHH assessments. You can access this by following the link below
If you need extra support with your COSHH assessments or need advice on chemical safety, handling, storage or transport then get in touch.
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Tasmania-based furniture designer Duncan Meerding loves the outback wilderness, which comes across in his work – his most popular pieces are simple logs whose natural cracks emit soft, warm light. Meerding is also legally blind, so the use of light in his
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17,000 faulty Italian Guns supplied to BSF Jawans : Gujarat border
The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has directed the Border
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The Headlines Today report had showed how BSF has been supplied substandard submachine guns by the Italian company, which has already agreed to replace the defective guns. As per the HT report Italian arms major Beretta has agreed to replace faulty weapons supplied by them after they failed at a BSF test fire facility in Gujarat.
The BSF top brass had held talks with the company officials after the issue came to light. The BSF officials clarified that defective weapons were found only with personnel deployed in Gujarat sector of the border with Pakistan.
Last year, the BSF had awarded Beretta a contract of more than 30,000 sub-machine guns at an approximate cost of Rs. 200 crore. The first consignment of 17,000 guns was received last September and distributed among BSF personnel on the border to replace INSAS and other rifles. However the high- tech MX4 9mm Storm assault rifle failed the test, and when the sample weapon was test fired, it bulged.
The test fire report suggests that the gun would not only be ineffective in neutralizing the enemy, but there are also chances of the barrel of the weapon exploding and causing serious injuries. The document also noted other defects in the sample weapon. Moreover corrosion was found on 113 guns. 164 guns had tool marks and nine guns had machining rings.
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Northern Irish striker Josh Magennis became the club’s eighth capture of summer 2016 when he joined us for an undisclosed fee from Kilmarnock, signing a two-year deal.
Magennis began his career as a striker in Northern Ireland before becoming a goalkeeper. In 2008, while on the books of Cardiff City, he reverted to playing as a forward and signed his first professional contract a year later.
The 25-year-old made nine league appearances for the Bluebirds, and two during a loan spell at Grimsby Town, before then moving to Scotland to join Aberdeen.
While at Pittodrie, he bagged 10 league goals in 98 games and, following a short stint at St Mirren, made the switch to Kilmarnock. A full Northern Ireland international, Magennis notched 18 times in 72 matches – averaging a goal every four games.
Last October, he bagged the goal that booked his country’s place at this summer’s European Championships and played in four of their games at the summer showpiece.

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Grow Your Own (GYO) – Spring & Summer Vegetables
April 13 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Fort Bend County, along with the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners, present Grow Your Own, (or GYO) a six-class program on creating a productive edible garden in the home landscape. Participants will learn how to start a garden, the keys to success, what to plant and when, and how to reap the benefits of year-round food production in Fort Bend County. All classes will combine indoor and outdoor lessons.
Registration in advance prior to each class or for the full series is recommended – $15 per class or $60 for all six classes (33% cost savings plus a certificate of completion for full program attendance.) Walk-ins will be accepted. CASH OR CHECK payable to Fort Bend County Master Gardeners (or FBCMG).
This third class in the Grow Your Own program is Spring & Summer Vegetables.
You will learn how to maintain your spring vegetable garden and how to plan for summer vegetables that do well in Fort Bend County. Growing vegetables in containers or small spaces will be covered, as well as the basics of drip and sprinkler system irrigation methods.
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Vox Day recorded the observation above on his blog today in response to a clip of the Australian PM insisting that pecks are a personal choice; hence, people who allowed themselves to be pecked did so of their own free will and must, therefore, assume total personal responsibility for the choice they made. Here's the clip:
There's no mandate, see? Only rules and the rules apply to everybody:
As I have noted before, the matter of choice regarding the peck is primarily a spiritual matter:
Getting people to willingly and actively choose their damnation has been the dominant theme of the birdemic since 2020.
Yes, there has been much persuasion, propaganda, and pressure -- and yes, there have been manipulations and machinations aplenty.
Terror tactics? Sure.
Bold-faced lying and devious dishonesty? Certainly.
Coercion? Oppression? Harassment? Arm-twisting? You betcha!
What about straight-up force?
Though there has been some compulsion here and there, evil has generally avoided the blatant use of force whenever possible for the simple reason that it wants to ensure the choice is yours.
Evil has generally left some room for choice, even when it has mandated and compelled. Granted, the choices it tends to offer barely seem like choices at all -- penalties, fines, job-loss, etc. -- but they are choices all the same.
Because they don't want to make the choice for people. They really don't. They want people to make the choice themselves. And they want people to own that choice.
To get back to Vox Day for a moment -- he has consistently been among the (very) few bloggers who recognize and understand the spiritual implications of the peck agenda and the birdemic. Kudos to him for that.
Note added: Choices can be repented, especially choices made under coercion, but I imagine evil is banking on a majority of such choices remaining un-repented. Even better, such coerced choices could become a fertile breeding ground for resentment, rage, and despair.


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Dianthus Propagation. How to Plant a Dianthus Raspberry Surprise, How to Treat Rust Disease in Dianella or Flax Lily Plants. Plant new dianthus from compact, stocky and strong seedlings to minimize the need for pinch and trimming. Cut each plant down to within 1 to 2 inches of the soil and dispose of the removed foliage. Pick Up a Bargain When dividing plants in the fall, time it for four to six weeks before the ground freezes for the plants roots to become established. The flowers, sometimes called carnations or pinks, come in over 300 varieties which feature different colors, sizes and shapes. For direct sowing outdoors, plant seeds 1/8 inch deep once all danger of frost has passed. You may have to wait one extra year before the dianthus bloom, but they should sprout before late spring. Blooming from early summer through fall, dianthus make lovely cut flower arrangements. Dividing asters will help create a more dense plant with sturdier stems and a full crown of blooms. And while many perennials can be divided in either early spring or early fall, some plants can be extremely sensitive to when they should be split. It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word.... Quite impressive ppauper. If you do decide to transplant in the fall, be sure to give your new transplant about six weeks to settle into it’s new home before heavy frost. The bigger-leaved dianthus will have more of a root area to divide, so more amenable to it, as per Twickster’s good advice. The answer is "it depends". Perennials with fleshy roots such as peonies (Paeonia spp. The flowers contains five petals, normally with a frilled or pinked margin. I’m in the South, and we’re going into the hot months, so dividing is better put off til fall here at this point. Dianthus plants can tolerate severe trims and often respond with more flowers and lusher foliage. After a year you can divide the dianthus and add additional flowers to your garden. Dianthus can be propagated from seed, division or grown from stem cuttings. If you don't like the extra plants, weed them out in the spring when they are still small. Check your local listings for the frost dates. Timing and technique are everything when it comes time to dividing perennials. Harrington's specialties include small business information, crafting, decorating and gardening. Dianthus can be grown as border plants, groundcover, underplantings for roses and other shrubs, or in containers. ... Divide … Save Flowers within this popular genus include carnations (D. caryophyllus), garden pinks (D. plumarius), and sweet williams (D. barbatus). And of course, Zones 8 to 11 can pretty much plant year-round without a problem. It is easy to locate the plants that need dividing. Too much mulch and not taking care to divide the plants may result in stem rot. 7 Always divide an indoor fern in the spring once its container is full of roots. Bloom time: Spring to early summer; some rebloom intermittently or continuously through summer and fall. Planting Instructions Plant in spring or fall, spacing plants 6 to 12 inches apart, depending on the type. If there are multiple stems from the ground you should be able to divide it. Fertilize Dianthus every 6 to 8 weeks with an all purpose liquid fertilizer, applied following the manufacturer’s recommended quantities. Make the cuts near a leaf bud on the stem to encourage branching. Dianthus bloom best with at least six hours of full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. How to Grow Perennial Dianthus Flowers . One thing I have done successfully is spread it out and cover the trailing stems with gravel for it to root into. Exceptions to the rule are sedums, daylilies and hostas, which, in my experience, can be divided … Deadheading and some cutting back after the first bloom help to ensure a second bloom later in summer or early in the fall. Optimal size is around a quarter the size of the original rootball, although you can make them smaller if you don't have enough space in your garden. Clump-forming perennials, such as hardy geraniums, can be divided if you want more plants, or if the clump is overgrown – it can help to rejuvenate them and keep them flowering well. © Copyright 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. To lift a perennial with minimal root damage, begin digging at its drip line. Summer and fall-flowering perennials have the whole spring and early summer to recover from being divided, and most will give you an excellent flower display the same year. There are many species of Dianthus, annual. Don't divide for the sake of dividing. Start at the drip line. Her published articles have appeared in various print and online publications. Previously, she owned her own business, selling handmade items online, wholesale and at crafts fairs. The main goal is to leave plants alone while they are flowering and fruiting, and schedule moves or root divisions during their off-seasons. DIANTHUS flowers are mostly perennials, a few are annual or biennial. There are more than 300 species of dianthus. This is because dividing your perennials can be stressful on the plants—and they'll recover better from the shock in cool, moist conditions. Jenny Harrington has been a freelance writer since 2006. Splitting phlox plants can be done in spring or fall, but should never be done on hot, sunny days. Remove the old flower head above the topmost set of leaves to prevent the formation of seeds, which helps improve the chances of the dianthus reblooming. That looks like a perennial. There are many species of Dianthus, annual. Plus, if you want to plant dianthus mounds in your garden, the fall season is the perfect time due to the cooler temperatures. The … Of the 300 species, most are native to Europe and Asia, a few are indigenous to north Africa, and one alpine species is native to the arctic regions of North America. biennial, perennial. A cottage garden favorite, Dianthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Log in or register to join the conversation. You can divide anything when you need to if you keep up the care in watering, though. Do you want to know how to collect dianthus seeds then let’s discuss the process. This indicates that your fern has become pot-bound or has outgrown its container. That gives more rooted stems. Dianthus is a cool-season flower (in many zones) which makes them perfect for a fall garden. Bloom Time & Color: Dianthus have single or double blooms that can last through spring, summer and fall. It depends on a couple of things. Late summer and fall bloomers can be divided and transplanted in early spring, before budding. Many are herbaceous per… Remove up to half the plant's height with clean shears to force the plant to produce bushy growth and more flower buds. Dianthus plants (Dianthus spp.) Some perennial dianthus self seed. When dividing phlox in spring, it should be done just as the new shoots appear. These fall perennial darlings grow vigorously into small, stout bushes decorated with many daisy-like flowers. Spring is the very best time for dividing most ornamental grasses, and especially the fall-flowering types such as Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) and Fountain Grass (Pennisetum). Avoid dividing perennial dianthus too late in the spring because the divisions need plenty of time to put down roots before hot weather sets in. Trim or pinch back overgrown and leggy stems at any time during the summer growing season to maintain the shape of the plant. This is the ideal time to start your fall plants. Dianthus don’t divide as they are single stemmed plant, even D. grationopolitanous which at maturity can reach up to 30-36″ wide, most are 4-8″ in width and height varies from ground cover to 24″, (except the greenhouse varieties which can grow to 36″).. Make the cuts near a leaf bud on the stem to encourage branching. Cut back mounding dianthus varieties after the first flush of flowering completes in early summer. Many emerge from the ground with just one stem and they won't divide, cuttings work well. Gardeners can propagate Dianthus from seeds indoors or sow then directly into flowerbeds. Overgrown or leggy seedlings take longer to recover once transplanted and won't flower as well, even with regular trimming. In Zones 3 to 5, you’ll want to plant earlier if you can. Properly trimming the plants helps encourage reblooming and maintains the shape and health of the foliage and stems. That looks like a perennial. Many emerge from the ground with just one stem and they won't divide, cuttings work well. Some perennials, like iris and peony, are best divided in early fall. Enrich the soil with compost every fall to prevent the center of the plant from dying out. Once they have 2 or 3 leaves, thin to 8" to 12" inches apart. The carnation is held by the stem and the spray can is held far enough away from the flower so that a fine spray is applied. This is normal but can be corrected by splitting aster plants. They bloom best when given plenty of sun, but they don't like the high heat of mid-summer. Trim or pinch back overgrown and leggy stems at any time during the summer growing season to maintain the shape of the plant. Most ornamental grasses do best when divided in early spring. The Reasons to Divide Your Perennials… The best times to divide outdoor ferns are in the fall when they lose their leaves after the first hard frost or very early in the spring when they begin to send up new shoots. Plant division. Gaining 3 or 4 healthy plants is better than 5 or 6 dead ones. Some dianthus are annual, some biennial and others perennial. Is Dianthus an Annual or Perennial? Dianthus won't tolerate wet soils, especially in winter. Spring, Fall: Clump: Divide in early spring or after it stops blooming in late … Prepare the garden bed by using a garden fork or tiller to loosen soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches, then mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost. Time fall dividing so new plants are in the ground at least six weeks before your region’s average frost date. Common/Botanical Name: Dianthus Hardiness Zones: Dianthus are hardy and grow in a wide variety of garden climates from zone 3 to 9. (Lucky!) Most dianthus flowers are easy to grow and can thrive in a range of conditions. I doubt I would manage that. Color and characteristics: Flowers are single, semi-double or double with frilly petals. Their foliage will turn yellow if they are over watered. Still, you want to get an early start to give roots time to get established. Prune back the dianthus in fall, when the plants begin to die back naturally. Pinch off the spent flowers as they fade and wilt. Avoid these gardening mistakes with perennial plants. Varieties range from 6 inches to 3 feet tall, growing in clumps and producing slender, finger-like leaves of bright to gray-green on numerous stems. The best time to transplant and/or divide perennials, is on a cool overcast day in the spring or fall, so that the plants have a better recovery. Dig up and divide Dianthus every 3 to 4 years, or when they begin to produce fewer flowers. You don't sound stupid, stupid is not asking, I did it earlier in the year than this and they were rooted by the next spring. When to divide perennials Plants that flower in late spring, summer or fall should be divided in early spring. biennial, perennial. Perennial dianthus are divided in autumn, too. Growing Dianthus from cuttings is also an option. Early-blooming perennials should be divided in fall. ), Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) and Siberian iris (Iris siberica) are best divided in the fall. While you can divide most perennials any time from spring to fall, those two seasons are best. Spring bloomers can be divided and transplanted in fall, several weeks after blooming. In colder zones, many gardeners tackle dividing in early spring, just as shoots are breaking ground. To plant your Dianthus from seed, start the germination process indoors at least 2 to 3-weeks before the last frosts falling in your area. produce reliable flowers during summer, generally growing within U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, depending on the cultivar. Advertisement Dividing involves splitting an established plant into several pieces, each of which has a section of the roots. Wait until the first signs of growth appear before dividing. Over time, asters can become leggy and flower production will minimize. I’ve listed the most optimal times to divide specific perennials below. If there are multiple stems from the ground you should be able to divide it. Most Dianthus have pink blooms with white, red or cream colored accents and are fragrant.
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Key learnings about leadership from my first Pub Choir experience.
Last week I went to my first ever ‘Pub Choir’ in Brisbane and it was such a great night. I don’t know if you’ve ever been to Pub Choir before but if not, I highly recommend it.
So, what is it? It’s an event where a few hundred people, who don’t know each other, come together in a pub for 90 minutes and perform a song in three part harmony. On Wednesday night, we sang the classic 1980’s song “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by English band Tears for Fears and it was such a fabulous experience I’ve already booked my ticket for the next event. (I’ll put the link in the comments below if you want to check it out).
As I was standing there in the pub, I was thinking about this pub choir and its connection with leadership. When you bring people together like this, it’s a wonderful example of collaboration and synergy. A group of people who are wanting to connect with one another, who have something in common and want to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
Our leader was the amazing and highly talented, Astrid Jorgen. She stood up on the stage giving us direction, showing us the way and making us laugh. She had a clear sense of direction and was focussed on the task at hand and I think you’ll agree the result was pretty amazing.
There was one particular part of the night during rehearsals that really struck a chord with me. Astrid was breaking down the song for us and singing a section and then asking us to repeat it back to her. There was one particular set of notes that she would sing and when she’d ask us to sing it back to her, we would sing a different note on the end. She tried again but we did the same thing. We wanted to sing our own notes. Our leader, Astrid, didn’t know what was going on but in the end she said with a laugh “ok, whatever. You guys just do what you want there.”
As a leader, sometimes you want to control every single note. You have a clear direction and clear steps on how to get there. You feel as if your way is the ‘right’ way or the ‘only’ way. However, there are times when you have to surrender control. You have to allow your people to sing their own notes loudly and proudly.
Seth Godin said in his book Tribes, “The art of leadership is understanding what you can’t compromise on.” And of course this means you also have to know what things you can compromise on. The things that won’t impact on the quality of the result.
If you allow your people to sometimes sing their own notes, you’ll get buy in from them and commitment. They’ll feel empowered and take ownership. If you control every single note, they’ll feel frustrated and feel as though they don’t have a voice at all. It’s your song, not theirs.
So, in your leadership role, how are you conducting your pub choir?
Are your people singing in harmony?
Are you creating something magical together?
Are you giving your people the opportunity to sing their own notes?


Ever since Fifty Shades of Grey became a "thing" and Universal and Focus Features made it one of their priorities, there have been rampant rumors as to who would be cast as leads Christian and Anastasia and who would be directing the project.
At least one of those questions has been answered today as Deadline revealed that Nowhere Boy director Sam Taylor-Johnson has been "secured" to direct the film. As a film chronicling the early days of John Lennon's life, Nowhere Boy earned Taylor-Johnson several BAFTA Film Award nominations, multiple critics' groups honors and helped elevate star (and eventual husband) Aaron Taylor-Johnson's resume as far as non-Kick-Ass related films go.
The film adaptation of E.L. James' best-selling novel was written by Saving Mr. Banks scribe and Terra Nova creator Kelly Marcel. The last news anyone heard about the script was that a draft had been turned in. Taylor-Johnson will most likely weigh in with her vision of the film and script revisions are sure to take place later this year.
The big question now is the one that has hung around since news of a Fifty Shades of Grey movie first hit: who will play the leads?
Matt Bomer and Henry Cavill have the strongest fan push, while Christian Bale is also among fans' wish list to play tormented billionaire Christian Grey. It's unlikely any of these actors will take on the role.
Regardless of whom ends up in the roles, decisions regarding casting should be coming by the end of the year. Universal is battling the clock with this production, needing to get it into theaters while the property is still relevant and hot.
Who do you think will end up playing the leads and do you like Taylor-Johnson as the director?


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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is a world-class teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School located in the heart of Boston.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is one of the nation’s preeminent academic medical centers, with centers in Boston and the surrounding areas.
We are leading the way in education, clinical care and bio-medical research. Our exceptional programs include cancer care, immunotherapy, and maternal care, among many others. We’re deeply committed to the health and wellness of our patients and our communities. But what truly sets us apart? Innovation. Compassion. Celebration. Working here is not just a job, it’s what’s next.


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If you’re planning a holiday to Dubai, you’ve probably got top Dubai attractions like the Burj Khalifa on your must-do list, but did you know that there’s a whole host of amazing theme parks to explore? You might not have considered visiting a theme park in Dubai, but we’d recommend making some time in your holiday schedule to fit it in, as you’re guaranteed to have a great day out. The Dubai theme parks not only boast one-of-a-kind attractions, but also Broadway-style shows, character encounters and much more. There’s also several fantastic water parks, which are perfect for when you want to cool down from the Dubai heat.
Not sure where to start? We’ve put together a guide to the best theme parks in Dubai to give you some inspiration for your trip…
MOTIONGATE Dubai is all about the movies. This amazing park bring to life classic stories from the most successful picture studios in Hollywood, including DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures and Lionsgate. There is so much to do here, but one of the highlights has to be the incredible Hunger Games attractions. There’s not just one, but two rides inspired by the Hunger Games and if you’re a fan of the series, you must try them both. This is the only place in the world with Hunger Games-themed rides so don’t miss out! One is an adrenaline-fuelled coaster called the ‘Capitol Bullet Train’ while the other takes you on a breath-taking 4D aerial tour of Panem.
Movie buffs will love the chance to step inside their favourite movies in the themed areas of the park. You can explore the Smurfs Village, visit Shrek’s murky swamp, join forces with the Ghostbusters gang, embark on a high-speed chase with the Green Hornet and much, much more. There’s more than 27 amazing attractions, so try to experience as many as you can during your visit.
IMG Worlds of Adventure:
Dubai really know how to offer a world-class them park experience and if you want to escape from the heat for a while, this is a great option. IMG Worlds of Adventure is the largest indoor theme park in the world, so not only is there plenty to do, but you’ll be able to enjoy the thrills whilst staying cool in the temperature-controlled environment. The park is split up into themed adventure zones where you can brave thrilling rides and attractions, meet superheroes and dine in themed restaurants.
The Marvel zone is a must visit for any Marvel fan. We love the ‘Avengers Battle of Ultron’ ride which puts you in the middle of an epic battle alongside Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Hulk. Spider-Man fans will also love 'Spider-Man Doc Ock's Revenge'- a high-speed adventure through the city with your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man.
Head to the dinosaur-themed Lost Valley adventure zone if you’re all about the coasters. ‘Predator’ is one of the most popular rides here thanks to its terrifying loops, rolls and heart-stopping vertical drop. Families can find plenty to keep the little ones happy in the Cartoon Network adventure zone. There’s rides inspired by the Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, and LazyTown.
Once you’ve braved all the rides, head to the IMG Worlds of Adventure meet and greet zone to snap a few selfies with the likes of Spider-Man, Thor and the Powerpuff Girls.
Wild Wadi Water Park:
Wild Wadi Water Park has more than 30 fantastic attractions that will keep you entertained all day long. This is the perfect place for a family day out, as there’s a real mixture of attractions that the whole family can enjoy, from thrilling water slides that send you speeding at 50mph, to a relaxing lazy river. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a thrill seeker, make sure you try ‘Jumeirah Sceirah’. This is one of the park’s most popular attractions and also the most daring. First, you’ll have to climb up the 32-metre-tall tower, before climbing into an enclosed capsule. It’s not long before the floor drops beneath you and you plummet down the 120-metre slide at a staggering speed of 80kph!
Tantrum Alley is the latest addition to Wild Wadi Water Park and is another one aimed at the braver guests. Prepare to face 3 exhilarating tornadoes and be spent spinning all the way to the bottom. Looking for something a bit tamer? Don’t worry, there are lots of family-friendly water slides at Wild Wadi Water Park.
Little ones will love the ‘Juha’s Dhow and Lagoon’ play area that features 5 water slides, water guns and more than 100 water activities, while we’d recommend the ‘Juha’s Journey’ lazy river, for the whole family to enjoy together. This 360-metre long lazy river is one of our favourite attractions and is perfect for relaxing in the sunshine. Wild Wadi Water Park is located right in front of the impressive Burj Al Arab, so you’ll be in a great location if you want to check it out afterwards.
Bollywood Parks Dubai:
If you want to do something a bit different on your holiday, Bollywood Parks Dubai is a great day out. This theme park is totally unique and is the only park of it’s kind in the world! It’s split into five fascinating zones, with each one inspired by famous Bollywood blockbusters. As you walk through the park, you’ll feel as though you’ve been transported straight to India as the theming is so realistic.
One of our favourite things about this park is the incredible shows. The stunning ‘Rajmahal Theater’ hosts several spectacular Broadway-style shows throughout the week. Watch in amazement as dancers showcase their best moves in a Bollywood musical unlike any other.
If it’s thrills you’re after, check out the ‘Dabangg- Stunt Spectacular Show’ or join in the exhilarating chase for a Mafia boss on the 'Don- The Chase Begins' ride.
LEGOLAND Dubai has over 40 LEGO-themed rides, shows and building experiences for guests to enjoy. The LEGOLAND Dubai park is aimed at children between the ages of 2-12, so if you’re visiting with little ones, this is an ideal place to spend the day.
Top attractions include the fun Beetle Bounce, the Kid Power Towers which give little ones a great view of the park and the LEGO Driving School where you can get your very own LEGOLAND Driving license. You can also captain your own vessel at the Boating School!
If you want to get creative, head over to MINILAND, where you can see Dubai’s iconic skyline recreated in LEGO form. There’s more than 20-million bricks here, so you can get involved and make your own designs. Need a bit of a break? The LEGO Studios 4D cinema lets you sit back and relax… until the 4D effects kick in!
LEGOLAND Water Park Dubai:
Dubai is famous for its fantastic weather, but after spending a lot of time in the sunshine, we’re sure you’ll want to cool off. A water park is the best place to do just that and at LEGOLAND Water Park Dubai, you’ll have lots of fun too.
This is the best water park in Dubai for those visiting with young children, as the attractions are much tamer than some of the other water parks. There are 20 water slides and attractions in total, including family raft rides, an interactive playground and a LEGO wave pool. For a bit of friendly family competition, try ‘LEGO Slide Racers’. Up to 6 people can ride at a time and whoever gets to the bottom first will win!
Aquaventure Water Park:
The Aquaventure Water Park is located at the famous Atlantic the Palm hotel complex. Aquaventure Water Park not only has lots of exhilarating attractions but is also home to some impressive record-breaking rides. If you’re a thrill seeker, you’ll be in your element as there are some seriously scary slides here. Think you’re brave enough to try ‘The Leap of Faith’? It’s a 9-storey-tall mega slide with a near vertical drop through a clear tube that’s surrounded by sharks and rays! ‘Aquaconda’ is another exciting attraction designed to look like a giant sea serpent, and it also happens to be the world’s largest water slide.
Still fancy more thrills? ‘Poseidon’s Revenge’ invites you to step inside a clear capsule and wait for the terrifying moment when the floor falls from beneath you, sending you hurtling to the bottom at a rate of 60 kph.
If you’d prefer something more relaxing, don’t worry! There’s a lazy river (with a twist!) and a 700-metre private beach, which is perfect for lazing the day away.
Ready to start planning your holiday? Click here, to view our full range of Dubai attraction tickets.
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Genetic screening is not about designer babies - it's about choice
21 December 2021
21 December 2021
One of the most important and rewarding aspects of my job as an obstetrician-gynaecologist and genetic pathologist is providing support to patients to whom I have had to deliver news about their child having a genetic condition.
Many parents feel frustrated when they realise it didn’t necessarily have to be this way - if only they had known about genetic carrier screening. Harder still is seeing those dealing with the loss of their child and wondering what they can do to reduce the chance of it happening again.
For decades people could screen for single genetic conditions if they knew a family member had been affected or they came from a specific population. More recently the “three-gene test”, focusing on the most common genetic conditions of cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy and Fragile X syndrome, has become commonplace. These three conditions alone cover about half of positive cases.
But there are hundreds of other genetic conditions and, while individually rare, they are collectively common.
One in every 200 babies born in Australia will have a rare genetic condition.
These conditions account for 10 per cent of paediatric hospital admissions and 20 per cent of infant mortality.
For a few hundred dollars, and in the comfort of your own home, you can provide a cheek swab sample, send it off to have it analysed and be equipped with information about the chance of your children having a genetic condition.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommends everyone planning pregnancy be offered genetic carrier screening. Genetics experts, GPs, even government organisations, are urging more people to undergo screening before pregnancy or in the early stages of pregnancy.
Carrier screening needs to become essential. If you’re at the chemist buying preconception folate, remember to head online and learn about genetic carrier screening. If you buy a baby car seat, think about spending the same amount on a genetic test. If you’re pregnant and considering tests, speak to your doctor about having genetic carrier screening
The facts are simple - one in 30 couples have an increased chance of having a child with a significant genetic condition. (1)
For 29 couples, there’s nothing else to do. For the one, genetic screening opens new doors. They may choose to leave it to nature and prepare for the outcome. Plans can be made to ensure the baby will be born in a place with access to the support they may need. Therapy can be organised in advance, reducing the time it can usually take.
Others may screen their embryos to select those with the best chance of avoiding a genetic condition. Genetic testing of embryos now attracts a Medicare subsidy, reducing the once prohibitive cost.
Genetic screening is not about designer babies and the conflation of the two is deeply offensive to those who undertake the test and learn they have a serious chance of passing on a genetic condition to their children.
It’s about choice - an improved choice backed by having as much information as possible.
Dr Tristan Hardy is the Medical Director of Genetics at Monash IVF Group. He is Australia's only dual trained obstetrician-gynaecologist and genetic pathologist. He is also a fertility specialist at Repromed in South Australia. You can learn more about Dr Tristan Hardy
1. Berbic M, Hesson L, Clarke J, et al, (2022) Reproductive carrier screening (RCS) to identify Australian couples at risk of having children with autosomal recessive and X-linked conditions, RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting, October 2022.


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In an interview with the Daily News, DiNapoli said a recession is not the best time to add to the state's tax burden.
He called for state lawmakers to make "tough decisions" to curb state spending before considering a tax on the wealthy.
"To start out there would not be the smart way to go," DiNapoli said of the millionaire's tax.
Still, DiNapoli conceded the state's economic crisis is likely to get worse before it gets better and that, ultimately, tax and fee increases also will be needed.
"I don't think we can delude ourselves to think that we are going to be able to get out of this in a painless way," DiNapoli said. "When you have a $15 billion [deficit], that means you are going to be spending less money than you were before."
DiNapoli's comments came as lawmakers prepare to return to Albany on Wednesday for the start of the new legislative session. First on the agenda is dealing with a projected $15.4 billion budget deficit over the next 15months.
Advocacy groups and some lawmakers have urged Gov. Paterson and the Legislature to adopt a surcharge on wealthy New Yorkers as a way to spread the burden of New York's fiscal crisis. They contend that's the only way to prevent drastic cutbacks in health care, education and social services.
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) has supported such a tax.
"The income tax system treats somebody who earns $45,000 the same as somebody who earns $450,000 or $4.5 million," said Billy Easton, executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education.
Paterson's $121.1 billion budget proposal for fiscal 2010, which he unveiled last month, did not include the millionaire's tax. Instead, it included more than $9 billion in spending cuts and dozens of new fees and smaller taxes to help close the gap.
Paterson has suggested that a millionaire's tax may be inevitable as the state's fiscal condition worsens.
DiNapoli praised Paterson's emphasis on spending cuts and said school districts, local governments and other organizations that rely on state funding must lower their expectations about what the state can provide. Even in good times, he added, the state spent more than it could afford.
The controller said the governor and lawmakers need to view the fiscal crisis as an opportunity to reform massive programs like Medicaid and look for better efficiency.
DiNapoli also expressed concern that the continuing leadership stalemate in the state Senate will hinder efforts to deal with the crisis.
Although DiNapoli declined to blame any side in the dispute - including the so-called Gang of Three Democrats who have refused to back Democratic leader Malcolm Smith - he urged all sides to settle their differences before the start of the session.
"Nobody should have a license in a time of crisis to not allow government to function smoothly," DiNapoli said.

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STOCKHOLM — Women who wish to fall pregnant should be advised to brush their teeth and floss regularly as gum disease affects chances of conception, a fertility conference in Stockholm was told on Tuesday.
Periodontal disease can delay the time it takes to conceive by two months on average, an effect similar to that of obesity in women, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) heard at its annual meeting.
The evidence comes from a medical study conducted in western Australia on a group of 3,416 pregnant woman, most of them young and of Asian background.
It took women with gum disease just over seven months to become pregnant, compared to an average five months for counterparts with healthy gums.
For non-Caucasian women with gum disease, the period increased to a year.
The study took other factors such as smoking and body weight into account.
The suspected culprit is inflammation caused by oral bacteria, which may have a knock-on effect on tissue in the reproductive system, doctors believe.
This is the first time gum disease has been identified among the factors that affect the chances of a pregnancy, said chief investigator Roger Hart, a professor of reproductive medicine at the University of Western Australia in Perth.
Hart cautioned that dental hygiene was only one part of "a whole package of healthy lifestyle."
"You have to make sure you're the appropriate weight, and many women need to lose weight, they need to stop smoking, they need to curtail alcohol to a minimum amount, they need to take folic acid, they need to ensure they've got the rubella [German measles] vaccination," he told AFP.
"But yes, if they've got gum disease, that should be treated."
Periodontal disease has been associated in previous research with miscarriage and premature birth, as well as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, respiratory and kidney disease.


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Department of Parks
New Historical Marker For Boone Station To Be Unveiled April 21
ATHENS, Ky. – A new historical marker honoring Boone Station State Park in Fayette County will be unveiled Saturday, April 21.
The marker, presented by the Kentucky Historical Society, tells about Daniel Boone and others building cabins at the site in December of 1779 and what the site was used for after Boone left in 1784. The park opened in 1992.
A ceremony for the marker will be held at Parks Commissioner J.T. Miller and others will speak.
The marker will be unveiled during the weekend of April 21-22, when Boone Station State Park will be hosting the “Reenactment of the Ruddle’s Station Massacre.” The park will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. The reenactment will be held at each day.
Ruddle’s Station, located in current-day Harrison County, was attacked by Capt. Henry Byrd and his British and Indian troops in 1780 during the Revolutionary War. About 20 residents were killed at the site. Survivors were forced march to Detroit, where they remained prisoners for the remainder of the war.
There will be ongoing living history interpretation throughout the day featuring 18th century period demonstrations, camps, merchants and traders, and re-enactors who portray settlers, Native Americans, British military, hunters, scouts, and others. There will also be descendants of the people who were at Ruddle’s Station in 1780 present during this weekend. The event is being held at Boone Station because of its proximity to the original site.
To get to Boone Station State Park, take exit 104 off Interstate 75 and go east on Athens-Boonesborough Road approximately 1 ½ miles to a four-way stop in Athens. Turn left onto Cleveland Road (KY 1973), and go 1/10 mile to Gentry Road on the right. Turn onto Gentry Road and go approximately 1/2 mile to the Boone Station site on the left.
The price for admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children 12 and under, under 6 is free. For more information, call Fort Boonesborough State Park at 859-527-3131.
The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 53 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov


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Publish names of women, youth who have received Govt tenders, Raila Odinga tells Jubilee government
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| September 6th 2016
Kakamega: Opposition leader Raila Odinga maintained his focus on Jubilee’s record in power during the second day of his five-day tour of Kakamega County on which he took his rallies to Shinyalu and Ikolomani Constituencies.
Raila challenged the Jubilee government to publish the names of women and youths who have benefited from the government tenders set aside for them indicating the amounts each individual or group has earned.
He expressed reservations on the LPO-based women and youth loans, terming it another government public relations gimmick that has not delivered results because of its stringent requirements.
He took issue with the requirement that youth and women going for the government tenders need to have Motor Vehicle logbook, bank statement for six months, securities and personal guarantee and audited account for the last three years in addition to copies of national ID and PIN certificate.
“I find it very unrealistic of the government to ask those seeking tenders supposedly set aside for them to present log books and three years audited accounts. It just shows the government is out of touch and does not understand the youth,” Raila said.
“The youth and women are finding it difficult to get ID cards, which they need to secure the tenders and yet the government insists on it while also remaining very slow in issuing the document.”
He also cast doubts on the performance of Uwezo Fund and electricity connections.
Raila said Uwezo fund is experiencing high default rates because the recipients were never trained on business. Many youth and women groups who have accessed the fund are facing difficulties in the hostile business environment characterised by corruption and nepotism, hence high default rates.
He described the power connections program as another farce as people are being connected to power lines without power.
“They are connecting more people without producing more power. That is why power outages and blackouts are constant. In most of rural Kenya, you are lucky to receive power two days in a week,” Raila said.
Kenya turning a new page in war on graftI felt greatly mortified reading an opinion piece that recently appeared in the New York Times. “Kenya’s Gold Medal for Corruption”, read the article’s headline.
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This week is the 6th annual Red Tape Awareness Week sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Their Provincial Affairs Director Elliott Sims says they are challenging all levels of government to commit to tackling the burden that red tape places on small businesses. He say what Red Tape Awareness Week means is that businesses are having to spend a significant amount of time and money on regulations that simply don’t make sense and don’t provide any value to the general public but it does result in higher costs for businesses and ultimately higher costs for consumers.
Sims says people who make regulations don’t realize the burden they’re placing on small businesses. There’s more information on their website www.cfib.ca.