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LIGHTSUM is an 8-member girl group under Cube Entertainment scheduled to debut in the first half of 2021. LIGHTSUM, which is preparing for its debut, is a compound word of 'LIGHT' and'SUM' (to gather), meaning that 'as if everything that shines small to light up the world, delivers greater positive energy with a message of hope'.
The released video begins with the back of a girl walking toward a place where light is pouring in a dark space. Afterward, LIGHTSUM members appear one after another along with props such as plants, mirrors, telescopes, and skateboards in a place full of a fairy tale atmosphere.
At the end of the video, as the grassland touches the mirror, a whale appears in each place where the members of 'LIGHTSUM' were, and a butterfly flies around, and mysterious things happen. The video ends with all eight members gathering together and laughing at each other.
In particular, the various objects in the video and the effects expressed in CG create a mystical atmosphere, and the expectations of fans as to what meaning they contain have increased.


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How does Scandic Byparken compare to other 3-star hotels in Bergen?
3-star hotels in Bergen typically cost £119/night, but Scandic Byparken is typically available for £61/night, and is rated equally to its competitors.
How far is Scandic Byparken from Bergen Flesland?
If there is no traffic, the 7.6 mi drive between Bergen Flesland and Scandic Byparken should only take about 22min. If your hotel is in a more metropolitan area, you may see the driving time increase due to traffic.
What is the best way to get to Scandic Byparken from Bergen Flesland?
Scandic Byparken has parking available on site for customers of the hotel. With that in mind, the most efficient way not only to get from Bergen Flesland to the hotel, but also to get around Bergen during your stay may be to hire a car. Car rentals in Scandic Byparken are on average £38/day. If you’re looking for a simple travel option from Bergen Flesland to Scandic Byparken, consider calling a taxi or rideshare service to take you to the hotel as well as around the city during your visit.
Are there food options at Scandic Byparken?
Yes, Scandic Byparken does have a restaurant where you can sit down to eat or order something to take away. There are also many other quality food options in Bergen for those looking for something different.
Does Scandic Byparken have a pool?
Judging by our data, Scandic Byparken does not have a pool on site, but hotels regularly make additions and changes to their venues and do not always notify us. It would be best to call Scandic Byparken at +47 5554 5600.
How close is Scandic Byparken to Bergen city centre?
When staying at Scandic Byparken you are only 0.2 mi from the Bergen city centre. While making your way to the centre of Bergen, you should plan to visit Bergenhus festning, along with all the shops and restaurants.
What is the phone number for Scandic Byparken?
For questions regarding the hotel or your stay at Scandic Byparken, call +47 5554 5600.
Does Scandic Byparken have Wi-Fi available?
Yes, Scandic Byparken has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.
Is there a gym or fitness centre available to guests at Scandic Byparken?
There is a hotel gym accessible to guests staying at Scandic Byparken. Most hotel gyms are not 24-hours, so be sure to ask the front desk for gym hours and availability.

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Delicious Healthy food
Nothing is better after an exhausting ride than a portion of delicious food. In our healthy snack back we offer different types of salads and baguettes to boost your energy. We offer variety of options with lots of protein and vegetarian and vegan options.
If you are not hungry come and grab a beer or enjoy a Portuguese coffee. We also offer a large selection of soft drinks, cocktails and much more. You will certainly find a place on our shaded terrace. Sit at the table, or on our chillout couch or on sunbeds or bean bags to relax and to enjoy the view of people having fun wakeboarding.
Vegan and Vegetarian Healthy Food in Lagos
At our snack bar, we offer a variety of healthy snacks perfect for a hungry belly. Our menu was created with help of a vegan specialized chef so our dishes consist of a healthy mix of fresh vegetables and salads in addition to seeds and nuts. Our bowls and salads are the perfect options for a fresh and healthful lunch during hots days in Lagos.
Everyone can choose from different baguettes and bagel options for a quick and restorative meal after a ride.
Even if you are not wakeboarding come by for a healthy lunch at our park in Lagos.

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Time for public service chiefs to get real about smart economy
NET RESULTS:A defensive attitude among public-sector IT managers is not helping Irish software firms, writes JOHN COLLINS
EARLIER THIS week I participated in a discussion panel on “The Future” at the e-Government Symposium, an event that brought together senior civil servants, representatives of telcos and technology firms, and other interested parties.
To get the ball rolling Iona Technologies co-founder, Innovation Taskforce member and occasional Irish Timescolumnist Chris Horn gave a thoughtful and interesting speech on the smart economy and what it can deliver.
In the discussion that followed, Chris and other panellists were making the case for State agencies to buy more products from indigenous Irish companies. After all, software houses like Curam, Fineos and Propylon are selling to governments and public bodies around the world but find it difficult to even get in the door of State agencies here.
It was understandable that public servants were concerned about taking a risk on software from small Irish companies, Chris said. After all, as the cliche goes, “no one ever got fired for buying IBM”. Well certainly not in the Irish public sector anyway.
But buying from large reputable companies is not without risk either. The biggest “black hole” in terms of technology spending in the Irish public sector involved software from SAP and consulting from Deloitte – two world leaders in their respective markets.
Although I didn’t mention it by name, this was a reference to the Health Service Executive’s infamous Payroll Personnel and Related Systems project, or Ppars as you probably know it, which ballooned out of control and never delivered on what it was supposed to do.
One of the most senior civil servants present quickly pulled me up and interjected from the floor. “The thing that people forget is that Ppars pays 70,000 people’s salaries every month,” he began before taking issue with my criticism of the project.
To say I was surprised is stating the obvious. I was shocked to my core. Perhaps mentioning Ppars in front of public servants was not a good idea. It was certainly a low point for IT in the public sector and the fallout from it meant that many innovative projects were canned.
But let’s look at the facts. Minister for Health Mary Harney told the Dáil in December 2008 that €180 million had been spent on Ppars to date, although the HSE has not or cannot come up with a final figure. Even if 70,000 people are being paid by Ppars, that leaves about another 42,000 HSE employees who are not.
The HSE is not able even to put an exact figure on how many people work in the health service – one of the issues Ppars was supposed to address.
SAP itself happily pays its 50,000 staff around the world every month, no doubt using its own system. Oracle would have been the other obvious option of a major software vendor that could have provided software for the task. Again it pays its 70,000 employees in multiple currencies and locations around the globe with no problems and you can bet your house that Oracle boss Larry Ellison did not pay €180 million to develop the system.
Under no criteria could Ppars be dressed up as having been a success. And don’t get me started on the e-voting debacle, which was built on a version of Windows that Microsoft was putting out to grass even as millions of taxpayers’ euro were being poured into it.
It’s understandable that public servants are touchy about media criticism. Clearly they are under siege on many fronts and public debate in the last two years has, rightly or wrongly, set the public sector a+gainst the private sector. But the defensive attitude of public-sector IT managers did not spring up in the last two years – it was there even in the boom time.
One of the projects I referenced at the conference was the Community Health Data Initiative in the US. Last March, the Department of Health and Human Services made reams of data available online about community health. Companies from Google to Microsoft to start-ups responded by using the data to create new applications. For example, Microsoft’s Bing search engine displays patient ratings immediately below search results for US hospitals, while Google has added a layer to its Maps which enables users to find out, for example, which is the best US city to get chest pain in.
This kind of data could be made available in Ireland, creating fruitful collaborations between the public and private sectors. In fact, the Irish public sector has obligations under the EU’s re-use of public sector information directive to make information available.
There’s a section about it on the websites of most Government departments. Like the Freedom of Information section of many Government departments sites, it’s the bit with tumbleweed blowing through.
The e-Government Symposium did showcase many innovative projects from local authorities and central government. We heard about efforts to streamline public procurement to make it easier for small firms to bid for government work.
But it’s a pity that a closed and conservative culture that permeates the very top of the public service risks obscuring that positive work. If we are serious about building a smart economy, there is plenty that the public sector can do to help.

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In a move that affects millions of households, the UK TV licence fee is set to increase from £159 to £169.50, beginning April 1, 2024. This marks the end of a two-year freeze on the fee, which was implemented by the government to alleviate financial strain on families amidst rising living costs. While the increase has been met with some resistance, it’s essential to explore the reasons behind it, its implications, and the broader context of television licensing in the UK.
Understanding the TV Licence Fee: Basics and Evolution
The TV licence fee is a mandatory payment required from anyone in the UK who watches or records live television broadcasts or uses the BBC iPlayer service. This fee is applicable regardless of the device used to access these services, including televisions, computers, tablets, and smartphones. The revenue generated from TV licence fees primarily funds the BBC’s various channels, services, and programs.
Over the years, the TV licence fee has been subject to scrutiny and debate. Critics argue that the mandatory nature of the fee, coupled with legal consequences for non-compliance, raises ethical concerns. On the other hand, supporters contend that the fee is crucial for maintaining the independence and quality of the BBC, preventing it from relying solely on commercial interests.
The Two-Year Freeze and the Need for Adjustment
The decision to freeze the TV licence fee for two years was driven by a commitment to providing financial relief to households during a period of economic uncertainty. The freeze, while welcomed by many, posed challenges for the BBC in maintaining its services and content quality. As the freeze period comes to an end, the need for an adjustment to the fee arises.
One key consideration is the impact of inflation on the operational costs of the BBC. The 6.7% inflation rate recorded in September 2023 serves as a benchmark for the fee increase. The adjustment aims to ensure that the BBC can continue to produce high-quality content while keeping pace with the rising costs associated with programming, technology, and talent.
Public Reaction and Ministerial Intervention
News of the impending TV licence fee increase has elicited mixed reactions from the public. While some understand the necessity of the adjustment, others express concerns about the affordability of the fee, particularly in the context of broader economic challenges. As a response to these concerns, ministers intervened in the decision-making process, advocating for a fee increase that aligns with the inflation rate rather than a potentially larger hike initially proposed.
The government’s emphasis on a “realistic” approach underscores the delicate balance between supporting public institutions and considering the financial burdens on households. The negotiation process between the government and the BBC reflects the complex interplay of economic factors, public sentiment, and the need for sustainable funding models for public service broadcasters.
Exemptions and Considerations for Vulnerable Groups
While the TV licence fee is a standard requirement for most households, exemptions exist for specific groups. Individuals on Pension Credit and aged over 75 are among those exempt from the fee, providing a form of financial relief for older demographics. Additionally, visually impaired individuals and those in residential care homes may qualify for discounts, recognizing the unique circumstances of these groups.
For students, a potential avenue for fee exemption exists if they are covered under their parents’ licence. However, this comes with a caveat – the student must be watching on a device not plugged into the mains. This condition reflects an effort to balance the accommodation of student living arrangements with the need to prevent widespread evasion of the fee.
Broader Discussions on Public Broadcasting and Funding Models
The TV licence fee increase prompts a broader conversation about the role of public broadcasting and the funding models that sustain it. The BBC, as a public service broadcaster, plays a crucial role in providing diverse content, fostering educational programs, and contributing to a shared national culture. The funding mechanism through TV licence fees has historically been a cornerstone of this model.
However, as technology advances and viewing habits evolve, discussions about alternative funding models, such as a subscription-based system or a combination of public funding and commercial revenue, have gained traction. The challenge lies in striking a balance that ensures the financial sustainability of public service broadcasters while addressing the concerns of viewers and policymakers.
Conclusion: Navigating Change in the Broadcasting Landscape
The impending TV licence fee increase in the UK reflects the intricate dynamics between economic realities, public expectations, and the responsibilities of public service broadcasters. While the adjustment may pose financial challenges for some households, it underscores the ongoing need to support institutions like the BBC in delivering high-quality content and services.
As discussions continue about the future of public broadcasting and funding models, finding innovative solutions that preserve the integrity of public service while adapting to changing times becomes paramount. The TV licence fee, in its current form, remains a significant source of revenue for public service broadcasters, and any adjustments must be approached with careful consideration of the broader media landscape and the diverse needs of the viewing public.

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Varanasi : Varanasi, the Lok Sabha constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become a venue for a tussle between the Centre and the state government, with both vying to claim credit for developmental works done here.
Modi’s parliamentary office in Ravindrapuri, called by many as the ‘mini-PMO’, and the ruling Samajwadi Party’s district unit office in Bhelupur, referred to by many as ‘mini-CMO’, display eagerness to solve grievances of the public to outshine each other.
On Saturday, when Union Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma was hearing public grievances at the BJP office, the SP held an annual review meeting of the party, discussing issues including the ongoing tussle between the “mini-PMO and the mini-CMO” here.
The SP meet discussed who is better and effectively solving people’s grievances in the temple town. It also deliberated on ways to spread awareness about the policies of the Samajwadi Party among people, sources said.
“It’s a matter of prestige for us. It’s a tussle between the PM and the CM (Akhilesh Yadav) here and thereby we are fully committed to redress the grievances of people more effectively in Varanasi. We are pursuing people’s problems with local officers and are also putting pressure on officials to solve the genuine problems of people at the earliest,” SP district president Satish Fauzi, who is in-charge of the party’s so-called mini-CMO, told PTI.
“There are hollow promises of PM Modi for the people of Varanasi but the CM’s promises are genuine and it is also being seen that his (Akhilesh’s) promises are getting fulfilled. Our efforts are to water down all claims of PM Modi in his election rallies and the promises mentioned in the manifesto prepared for his constituency during the Lok Sabha elections,” he said.

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Fantasy football waiver wire for NFL Week 3: Devonta Freeman, Dion Lewis among top pickups
- Field Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their coaching and scouting staffs. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT), he is a regular contributor to ESPN Boston’s Patriots coverage and ESPN Insider.
We’re prone to hyperbole in analysis, as it’s hard not to overreact in a day and age when everyone is one 280-character Tweet away from chiming in on the topic du jour.
However, it doesn’t feel like hyperbole to suggest that Sunday of Week 2 was one of the most consequential days of injuries that we have seen in years. Maybe decades. It was carnage on Sunday, led by the devastating news that Saquon Barkley is expected to miss the rest of the 2020 season because of an ACL tear, per Adam Schefter and Jordan Raanan.
With so many injuries, this week’s waiver wire column is longer than normal. Here it goes.
Note: All players in this column are available in at least 50% of leagues on ESPN.com.
Mike Davis, RB, Carolina Panthers (8.0%): Davis won the backup job to Christian McCaffrey with a strong training camp and was thrust into action after McCaffrey left Week 2 due to an ankle injury. Davis hauled in eight catches while the Panthers tried to play catch-up, a strength of his overall game. If McCaffrey does miss time — he’s never missed a game in his NFL career — Davis will be called upon to be a workhorse. Another add in all leagues.
Dion Lewis/Wayne Gallman, RB, New York Giants (0.8%/0.4%): Who is up next behind the injured Barkley on the New York Giants’ depth chart? It’s unlikely that Lewis will have the backfield to himself in New York, as Gallman (another waiver-wire add) will certainly be busy for the G-Men too. I’d urge you to consider either Giants running back, with the nod to Lewis, given his passing game acumen (he’s a nifty pass-catcher) and the fact that it was he who took over for Barkley post-injury in Week 2 (Gallman was a healthy scratch). Both players should be added for now.
Darrell Henderson Jr., RB, Los Angeles Rams (45.7%): Following injuries to Cam Akers and Malcolm Brown (finger, which came late in the game), Henderson’s role in the Rams’ backfield ballooned in Week 2. For now, the status of Akers (ribs) and Brown is unknown, which could lead to a sustained role for Henderson — a third-round pick in 2019 — going forward. He rushed 12 times for 81 yards and a touchdown, while adding two catches and 40 yards in Week 2. A talented player to add in all leagues.
Devonta Freeman, RB, free agent (7.5%): For the first time in my handful of years writing this column, I’m advocating for a player who doesn’t even have a team. Why? Well, Freeman just feels bound to find work soon, given the rash of running back injuries around the NFL — he’s already working out for the Eagles early this week, with a visit planned for the Giants as well. In the right spot, he could become an immediate fantasy contributor. There may be no better place now than the G-Men.
Marquez Valdez-Scantling/Allen Lazard, WR, Green Bay Packers (16.8%/33.7%): After Davante Adams left the Packers’ game due to a hamstring injury, these two young wideouts were counted on even more to step up. MVS and Lazard both had nice Week 1 efforts and posted three catches apiece on Sunday. I’ll give the edge to MVS as my preferred add due to slightly more vertical-play upside, but the reality is that if Adams has to miss time, both of these players will be involved quite a bit.
Corey Davis, WR, Tennessee Titans (27.2%): Davis had three catches in Week 2, including one for a touchdown. He has strung together back-to-back double-digit fantasy points performances, and there’s still no denying how much natural talent he possesses. With A.J. Brown dealing with a knee injury, Davis figures to stay busy in a Tennessee offense with a red-hot quarterback dealing.
Jerick McKinnon RB, San Francisco 49ers (18.9%): Start by checking to see if teammate Tevin Coleman is available (at last check he was around in about 47% of leagues), as Coleman took over as the primary ball carrier after an injury to Raheem Mostert in Week 2. While Coleman was inefficient, he would figure to be a better bet to lead the team in carries over McKinnon because the team must remain smart while managing his workload. But McKinnon showed great burst in Week 2 and is such a useful pass-catcher that he’s worth the speculative add.
Russell Gage, WR, Atlanta Falcons (20.0%): Rare is the offense that can support three wide receivers weekly in fantasy football, but the Falcons might fit the bill. Gage followed nine catches in Week 1 with another six in Week 2, good enough for 46 yards and a touchdown. Get this: Gage also nearly added another six points as a thrower, as he dropped a dime on a designed pass that Julio Jones should have caught for a nearly 50-yard touchdown. A deeper-league add who will keep finding a way.
Myles Gaskin, RB, Miami Dolphins (12.4%): I’m going to throw the flag on myself for not having Gaskin in the column last week — colleague Mike Clay was smart to urge me to consider this — as I wondered whether he would truly be the lead back for the Dolphins. It sure appears that is the case, as Gaskin had seven carries but more importantly six catches in Week 2. I’m not sure he’ll be a consistent top 25 play for me, but running back depth is so, so thin in fantasy football that Gaskin should be rostered in all leagues.
Joshua Kelley, RB, Los Angeles Chargers (26.4%): The Chargers have two talented backs and Kelley’s workload is impossible to miss: He handled 23 carries in Week 2 and rushed for 64 yards. While Austin Ekeler is the clear-cut top back in this backfield for fantasy purposes, there’s so much to like about Kelley’s game and role already. An add in all leagues as well.
Mecole Hardman, WR, Kansas City Chiefs (43.0%): Sammy Watkins left the game in Week 2 after taking a massive hit and sustaining a head injury. Hardman figures to be much more involved if Watkins is unable to play in Week 3, and many already know this: Hardman is a big play waiting to happen. He’ll likely be at best third in line for targets most weeks, but that’s certainly still good enough when you catch passes from Patrick Mahomes.
Mike Gesicki, TE, Miami Dolphins (48.1%): I’m not sure if a Mike Gesicki fan club exists in a formal capacity, but I’ll soon be a card-carrying member if it does. Gesicki has just an absurd catch radius and is tremendous in the red zone, as was evidenced again in Week 2 with his 130-yard performance. It’s very difficult to find a reliable player at tight end, but Gesicki is a player to strongly consider if you’re struggling to find it early. Gesicki has some sincere weekly upside.
Jonnu Smith, TE, Tennessee Titans (38.4%): Another quality tight end on the waiver wire, as Smith is such a tremendous athlete and very good after the catch. He scored two touchdowns in Week 2, giving him three for the season. The Tennessee offense is once again looking sharp, so don’t be surprised if Smith’s surge continues.
Jordan Reed, TE, San Francisco 49ers (5.6%); Dalton Schultz, TE, Dallas Cowboys (.9%); Mo Alie-Cox, TE, Indianapolis Colts (.5%): Yes, I’m listing three players at once for this blurb, as each had an awesome Week 2, but with two tight end adds above whom I feel better about, I don’t want to overdo it here. George Kittle could return soon for San Francisco — same goes for Jack Doyle in Indianapolis — and Schultz is an athletic and rising player, but Dallas does have three excellent wideouts who will get theirs too.
Monitor the quarterbacks: It’s hard for me to suggest making a move at quarterback, given how well the expected stars have been so far. No consensus top-10 quarterback is causing me major strife so far, so the names below are worth monitoring in case you’re looking ahead to bye weeks or for depth.
Ryan Tannehill, QB, Tennessee Titans (34.4%): If there are naysayers left, the pool is dwindling. Tannehill is averaging close to 22.5 points per game early on this season.
Gardner Minshew II, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars (19.3%): This might be my favorite player in the NFL, which is reason enough to consider adding him. Oh, by the way, he has back-to-back games with 20-plus points.
Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals (45.2%): It wasn’t a very efficient night in Week 2, but we saw some glimpses of what gives him a chance to be so special in this league.
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Chris Brown has managed to dodge another legal bullet, because the case of the woman who said he attacked her at a bar last June has been dismissed. Something about a lack of evidence or something. Like that's important to have.
Deanna Gines, 24, was suing Brown for an alleged incident in which Breezy supposedly shoved her to the ground, damaging her knee and forcing her on crutches. TMZ was quick with video showing her walking around just fine, and the Anaheim city attorney seemed to take note. The case was dismissed for insufficient evidence last week.
TMZ also says Gines is still suing Brown for pain and suffering, but once the criminal case was blown, it seems highly unlikely a civil suit can make any headway. But it's Chris Brown we're talking about here, so you never know.

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[guest post by Eliza Gray]
Tomorrow, when Marco Rubio and Mitt Romney appear together at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, it will be sure to stir up speculation about the possibility that the Florida Senator will wind up as Romney’s VP nominee. In my estimation, that’s a red herring: In my new piece on Rubio and his friendship with U.S. Congressman David Rivera—who was recently named one of the most corrupt members of Congress—I question whether Rubio could possibly pass vetting for a VP nomination.
But it’s worth pointing out that tomorrow’s appearance will highlight why Rubio is considered by Republican insiders to be an attractive potential nominee. Romney and Rubio will be the headline speakers at the annual summit of the Latino Coalition—a non-profit focused on the economic development of American Latinos. With the Latino vote of particular importance in this Presidential election, many Republicans are hoping that the young, charismatic Latino Senator from Florida can improve Romney’s changes with the demographic group.
Conventional wisdom is that Republicans need to secure 40 percent of the Latino vote, the same number President Bush won in 2004, to win the presidential election. McCain carried roughly 30 percent in 2008, which was considered a significant failure. But right now, it looks as if Romney might do even worse than McCain. In a recent Pew Hispanic Center report in December, a survey of Latino registered voters found that Romney could win only 23 percent of the Hispanic vote, compared to Obama’s 68 percent. If Romney has a prayer of winning in November, he must improve his standing within the Latino community.
That may be particularly difficult for Romney because of the way he tacked to the right on immigration issues during the primary, running a series of negative advertisements about immigration. Romney’s stance on the issue was recently criticized by fellow Republican, New Mexico Governor, Susana Martinez.
So could Rubio’s support make a difference for Romney? Probably not. As my TNR colleague Jon Cohn has written, while Rubio had a more moderate immigration approach during his tenure as a Florida state legislator, he moved to the right when he ran for Senate, opposing the DREAM Act (a bill that would offer a path to citizenship for undocumented young people who came to this country as children and who serve in the military or go to college.) Now Rubio has introduced a watered down version of the DREAM Act (which offers legal residency instead of citizenship), in an attempt to get on the better side of the issue.
But Rubio’s refrain tomorrow, like Romney’s, will likely be that the GOP vision for a “free enterprise system” is the best thing for the Latino community’s economic success. Indeed, Republicans often point to the statistic that the number one issue for Latino voters is the economy, not immigration policy. But Republicans' harsh anti-immigration rhetoric alienates the community nonetheless. It’s unlikely that tomorrow’s speech, or many more like it, would make up for the damage already done.
Eliza Gray is an assistant editor at The New Republic.


Mental Health Care Plan
A mental health care is a plan for people with a mental health disorder. If you have mental health issues, your doctor can write out this plan.
It identifies what type of health care you need, and spells out what you and your doctor have agreed you are aiming to achieve. It also refers you to local mental health services.
The Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative enables people with diagnosed mental disorders to receive up to 10 Medicare rebates in a year for services from certain psychologists, counsellors and social workers. This initiative aims to improve outcomes for people with a clinically-diagnosed mental disorder.
Click here for more information about accessing Medicare rebates in Australia.
Click here for more information on costs to visit a psychologist.
Go to Mental health care plan for help to prepare a plan.


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I installed 6 Singled color bulbs in one room some time ago. I added them to a group and also created some scenes and everything has been working fine since then. Today I wanted to add a new scene.
When I went to the individual devices to set the color etc. none of the bulbs responded. Yet the scenes that I had created previously are working fine.
I read a number of posts and tried changing the driver to generic zigged, from the Singled Element driver. No difference.
So why would they work from the scene but not individually from the devices? Any ideas? Thanks.


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From Publishers Weekly
Diamant's bestseller, The Red Tent
, explored the lives of biblical women ignored by the male-centric narrative. In her compulsively readable latest, she sketches the intertwined fates of several young women refugees at Atlit, a British-run internment camp set up in Palestine after WWII. There's Tedi, a Dutch girl who hid in a barn for years before being turned in and narrowly escaping Bergen-Belsen; Leonie, a beautiful French girl whose wartime years in Paris are cloaked with shame; Shayndel, a heroine of the Polish partisan movement whose cheerful facade hides a tortured soul; and Zorah, a concentration camp survivor who is filled with an understandable nihilism. The dynamic of suffering and renewed hope through friendship is the book's primary draw, but an eventual escape attempt adds a dash of suspense to the astutely imagined story of life at the camp: the wary relationship between the Palestinian Jews and the survivors, the intense flirtation between the young people that marks a return to life. Diamant opens a window into a time of sadness, confusion and optimism that has resonance for so much that's both triumphant and troubling in modern Jewish history. (Sept.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
About the Author
is the bestselling author of the novels The Red Tent, Good Harbor,
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An award-winning journalist whose work has appeared regularly in The Boston Globe Magazine
she is the author of six nonfiction guides to contemporary Jewish life. She lives in Massachusetts. Her most recent novel is Day After Night
. Visit her website at www.anitadiamant.com.

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Emily achieved A*, A, A, A* in Biology, Maths, Chemistry and her EPQ. The former Prince William School student progressed to The University of Nottingham to study Chemical Engineering.


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When I was growing up, the phrase ” count your blessings” was commonly said around my house. I was forever being told to be grateful and when I wasn’t – I should “offer it up” as a way of handling whatever life threw at me. I’ll tell you what- it wasn’t until I was much older that I finally understood what any of that meant.
I won’t paint you some sort of picture about how difficult my life was growing up. I was very fortunate and I did and still do have so much to be grateful for. Sure, there were some not so pleasant times as I am sure many people can relate to. Truly feeling grateful, I believe, takes practice. It cannot be forced as it truly needs to be felt. Over the past few years, I have started searching for the good in my life- no matter how big or small it may be. The secret to a gratitude practice isn’t about having everything you want and living a full life, It’s being able to find the small things that make your life full.
When I practice gratitude, it doesn’t always look the same day to day. Sometimes I write a big list and sometimes I note just a few. No matter how you choose to do it, finding the good in the day to day can be really helpful, especially in times when it feels the hardest.
Here’s a sneak peek at what I often jot down:
- I am grateful for my job (the one I work 9-5 outside of this blogger world). I get to work collaboratively with people who support me and I feel passionate about what I do. It is not always easy but I am thankful its mine.
- I am grateful for my health especially in the times we are in. Living a healthy lifestyle and being well enough to enjoy it is a privilege and I pray daily for it.
- I am grateful for my family and friends. Having people who love and support me is such a gift. I pray over them for health and happiness. I don’t know what I would do without them.
- I am grateful for my home. For the protection it gives me and for having a place where I feel safe.
- I am grateful for little things like: the perfect cup of coffee, beautifully polished nails, a good hair day, the right shade of lipstick, sunny mornings, rainy afternoons, that feeling when your outfit fits just right, a new pair of shoes, a good laugh, sleeping in, productive days when the the to-do list gets checked off, Sunday mornings at church… the list goes on.
* This is there the magic happens. Not everyday is going to be sunshine and rainbows or big incredible things. Finding little moments where you feel joy is what makes life worth living.
It’s so easy to get bogged down in the negative things that happen to us. When you move your thoughts towards the good, its amazing how your perspective can change. There are going to be hard seasons in life. There are inevitably going to be things that don’t go as planned and I know how heavy that can feel. I also know, that there is so much good even when its hard to see it. I encourage you to look for the good and do it as often as you can. You’ll be surprised how much good you will see when you look for it. I may not count my blessings but I sure to keep my eye on them- no matter how big or small.
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Diy Arrow Saw Plans
November 3, 2021•
To make a great crossbow of this magnitude entails a lot of work but just a few materials. For the tip or point of the arrow, i cut a 5 1/4″ wide board to 8 1/2″ long and formed the point with two 40° cuts toward the center.
Cut a thin piece of the plywood with the circular saw and attach it to the top of the rest of the plywood using wood glue.
Diy arrow saw plans. Build the inserts for the cane webbing and stain or paint to match the chair. Flip the board and repeat on the other side of the circular saw. If you're an option b kind of guy, it only takes.
Build your own saw for $50 and put the $100 you save toward arrows. These scroll patterns for wood allow you to create a variety of useful features, as well as intricate scroll saw projects, by simply downloading and printing the scroll saw template. Attach cane webbing to frames using a stapler just like you would regular upholstery.
So, you have one of the best scroll saws, but you need some projects to work on. For safety, it may be necessary to use a circular saw or hand saw to make several of the smaller cuts. You would also need working tools such as clamps, drills, vice, glue, etc.
For the tail, i cut a 5 1/4″ board on a 45° angle to 7 1/2″ x 5 3/4″. Made from 3/4″ maple plywood, it has 2″ x 2″ solid wood cleats to join the corners with screws. Spend $150 on a commercial arrow saw.
This is a free scroll saw pattern with autumn leaves prints. Using a miter saw, circular saw, or handsaw, cut the marked lines on each slat to separate the arrows of the design. Add the shelves by attaching the long supports and the shelves to the side.
The base is a simple plywood box with 4 sides. The making process is simple, easy, and fun to build. The arrow pneumatic brad nailer and compact electric stapler made this build fast and easy.
Prepare the cane webbing by cutting to size and laying in warm water to soak for at least 30 minutes. Be sure to have excess plywood on both sides of the glue joint. Or at least i wouldn’t suggest it.
Remember that beloved giver of sore rear ends. See more ideas about scroll saw patterns, scroll saw patterns free, scroll saw. Photo by luke nilsson option a:
Place the circular saw on one side of the straight edge and cut the excess plywood. We’ve compiled our favorite absolutely free patterns for your scroll saw. Free diy bow plans, arrow making instructions, crossbow plans, archery info and all about archery diyarchery.blogspot is dedicated for would be archers and bowmakers to aid in the making of their own bows, arrows and archery techniques.
You would need a small plexiglass, plywood, metal pipe/bushings that have a ⅜ diameter within. An arrow spinner, a small level and a sharpening stone make a diy arrow squaring rig. Cardboard doesn’t always warp the best to the broad head of an arrow and can cause some damage to the arrow if it really gets stuck in the target.
Shown here is the frame and the motor assembly being mounted: The creator used pvc pipe, a table saw dremel, gate hinges, old bolts, red oak wood, and a few other materials. As always, i’ve got the pdf plans available for you to download below.
It contains all the steps that you will follow to replicate it, and this makes it ideal for all woodworkers, especially the beginners. I’m thrilled to be partnering with arrow fastener on this diy raised planter with trellis project. It was made within an hour with very simple tools.
Put it all together, stain and apply top coat. Just download, print, and use on your scroll project. Simply drive the nails into the 2×4 near each end to create “x’s” that will hold the arrow while you.
To assemble the arrow, i used wood glue to attach the two tail pieces. The table saw miter saw, wood chisel, and a few other tools needed. You can as well make the patterns if you’re looking to improve your scroll saw skills.
On top of this box is a plywood and oak frame that supports the motor assembly, sliding table and the top. Then i duplicated that for the other side of the tail. However, it is totally unacceptable to buy them at such high prices at the market when you could just make your own in a lot less!
The see saw seems to have gone out of style on many american playgrounds. Build the sides by attaching the 2×2 aprons and the book supports to the legs using pocket hole screws and wood glue.; It's been replaced by trendier things made of rope and plastic.
Another con is the arrow type restriction. Cutting boards are essential to have in your kitchen. It is so easy that you will be shocked.
Make all the cuts per the plans and sand all the boards smooth. But the see saw is a classic part of playground fun that should not be forgotten. Make pocket holes as needed per the plans.

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There is a consistent effort to study and evaluate the impact of a health policy on different stakeholders. New York State passed Timothy’s law to improve the mental disparity and provide more support to patients with certain mental diseases and not eligible for Medicaid and Medicare in Jan 2007. This law requires many insurance companies to provide coverage on most of the mental illness. The law became permanent later in 2009. Although there was an evaluation of this policy on the cost side by the New York State Insurance Department in 2009, there is lack of studies on its impact on patients’ health outcomes, such as care utilization. In this study, we will use a hybrid of propensity score method and Difference-in-Differences method to evaluate the causal effect of Timothy’s Law on inpatient visits of mental patients. The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) state inpatient data between 2006 and 2007 was used. Considering the comparability in characteristics economically and politically, California was chosen to be the control group at the same time frame. In this presentation, we will introduce the motivation, the analysis, and the result of this study.


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McLouth school board making moves for 2011-12 school year
McLouth USD 342 is in a period of transition but decisions about next year are being made fast.
Board members recently approved the hiring of a new elementary school principal with the input of incoming Superintendent Steve Splichal.
The choice is Mark Dodge who is currently an administrator within the DeSoto school district.
Board members also gave Splichal authority to begin the search for a new technology director. Current director Phillip Thomas submitted his resignation earlier in the school year and will be returning to native Louisiana. Board Clerk Lorie Patterson said the interviewing process will begin immediately.
The board began addressing their short term strategic plan last week. Patterson said board members are trying to prioritize projects for the next three years that include things like roofing projects and bus purchases. She said many of the items are already on the list and board members are trying to decide in which order the items will be completed.
Patterson said the list is also being looked at from a practicality standpoint and projects are being judged on merit and affordability.
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A report indicates that longtime Arkansas -Pine Bluff head coach Monte Coleman will not return for as head coach.
On Sunday, Football Scoop reported that Coleman, who had been the Golden Lions coach for the last 10 years, is expected to be out.
Source tells FootballScoop, head coach Monte Coleman will not return. Coach Coleman just completed his 10th season as head coach. The 2012 season was a highlight when his squad won 10 games including the SWAC Championship. Recent years have been a challenge though, only winning a combined 5 games in the last three seasons.
Coleman was 40-71 and 27-57 in the SWAC at UAPB, including winning the SWAC championship in 2012. Since that victory, the Golden Lions have won no more than three games in a season under Coleman.
“I thank Coach Coleman and his staff for the hard work they put forth over the years as he tried to build a formidable program at UAPB,” Athletic Director Lonza Hardy Jr. said in a statement. “We wish him all the best as he now looks to the next chapter in his career. As for UAPB, it was simply time for us to make a change and start the process of returning Golden Lion football to prominence.”
This season, UAPB finished 2-9 with seven consecutive defeats to end the regular season.


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How about that fabulous psychedelic title sequence and the unnerving rearrangement of the theme tune? This is 30 seconds we’re going to see over and over, likely for numerous seasons to come, and for an old-school fan it hits all the right spots. As the current TARDIS team echoes that of 1963, so does this title sequence and theme tune. A swirling pattern akin to a massive lava lamp, it eventually gives way to a star field of sorts. Some may miss the Doctor’s visage, but I think this particular sequence works better without it. This is also the first time since the 1970s that a new Doctor Who theme can be accurately described as spooky or alien. Segun Akinola is killing it.
I have a general rule about cliff-hanger resolutions, and that’s that they’re almost never as exciting as the cliff-hangers themselves, and, true to form, last week’s nail-biting ending is resolved in the least engaging of ways: the time travelers are scooped up in pairs by two spaceships emerging from hyperspace. This is fine, as you can’t begin an episode at the same level on which you ended the last one. All parties and ships are headed for a planet called Desolation.
The crash landing of Epzo’s (Shaun Dooley) ship onto Desolation’s surface while Graham, Ryan, and Angstrom (Susan Lynch) flee from it had me cackling and chortling and having a general blast. It quickly becomes apparent that the real star of the episode is all of the gorgeous location shooting in South Africa, and the numerous set pieces used to create this ravaged world. This isn’t to say it’s style-over-substance. Something that remains constant is the emphasis on character, a trait that I suspect will come to define the Chibnall era of Doctor Who.
The two figures played by Dooley and Lynch — damaged people nearing the end of a seemingly epic scavenger hunt — are shaded with all sorts of layers that get peeled back as the hour moves forward. Angstrom is fighting to save her family, her planet having been ethnically cleansed by the Stenza, in a surprising callback to the previous episode’s villain. The mention of them so soon again makes me think we haven’t seen the last of the Stenza, this season. Epzo is far more self-centered, with a back-story involving someone unlikely to win any Mother of the Year awards. The pair have made it so far in the race that they seem to have begrudging respect for one another, and even though the rules of the game prevent them from taking each other out, neither of them seems like the kind of person who would kill the other, anyway.
The relationship between Graham and Ryan continues to develop, or not, as the case seems to be. Grace’s death quite rightly still weighs heavily on their minds, factoring into their inability to connect. A scene in which Graham wonders if Ryan will ever call him Granddad is loaded with importance. It’s as though if he keeps his distance and doesn’t let Graham in, he can somehow keep his version of Grace alive; but if he gives himself over and accepts the man into his life on a deeper level, he’s admitting that his Nan is gone for good. This duo continues to remain a fascinating slice of this series, but one of these days the dam will burst and all sorts of emotion will come flooding out. Sadly, once again, Yasmin takes a backseat to nearly every other character to the extent that it’s easy to forget she’s even there.
Jodie Whittaker continues developing the Doctor, but even more so than last week, this felt like a real ensemble piece, so she didn’t quite have as many standout moments as in her opener. “Let’s get a shift on” is, after two episodes, the kind of thing that’s going to pepper the speech of fans for years to come, and folks are going to meme the crap out of it and plaster it across T-shirts. More power to it, as it’s an excellent catchphrase, akin to Tennant’s “Allons-y!” “Brains beat bullets” was another inspired bit, and one that in so many ways sums up the philosophy not only of the Doctor but of the show itself. Even though the Doctor has rarely used weapons in the recent series, previous incarnations have not openly condemned the use of them as often as they might have, and in this political climate, a statement like that is exactly that: a statement, and a powerful one. In another scene, she whips out Venusian aikido on Epzo, praising it for its ability to render the victim helpless while doing no serious harm. Perhaps her most intriguing scene is with the Remnants, a truly disturbing alien force that seems able to read the Doctor’s mind. It speaks of “the timeless child … the outcast, abandoned and unknown.” Chibnall has stated that this season is made up of ten self-contained adventures, but between this moment and the Stenza plot-point, one wonders how hard-and-fast that rule will be.
If you’re an old-school fan: Between the race and the various set pieces the characters traveled to one after another, and then the various villains and the poisonous water, did anyone else get a “Keys of Marinus” vibe from this thing? Sure, this is a far more compact version, but the similarities were there and once it occurred to me, I couldn’t get it out of my head. For those who’ve never seen it, “Marinus” is a serial from the show’s first season, which aired way back in 1964. It’s not a particularly good story — probably the weakest in an otherwise strong season. Maybe Chibnall felt it needed an update of sorts. To whip around to the other end of the classic Who spectrum, the mysterious tent in the middle of the desert recalled 1988’s “The Greatest Show in the Galaxy,” though it was probably the only thing here that did.
One befuddling aspect was that from the start it was revealed that the TARDIS was the titular Ghost Monument. Yet the race is declared over and ended when they reached the holographic tent once again. Neither of the players, nor Ilin (Art Malik), seemed to care or even notice that the ultimate goal wasn’t reached. It all seemed terribly anticlimactic, and the guest stars literally disappear in a flash, leaving the Doctor and her friends behind to fend for themselves, a situation that remedies itself almost immediately as the TARDIS finally appears.
Ah, yes, the new TARDIS, which will no doubt be the most discussed topic among fans in the coming days. Many will love it and just as many will hate it, but one thing’s for certain: We’re all going to have to live with it for a few years. It’s certainly original, and it feels like we’ve only scratched the surface of this dark, mysterious new interior. Those giant walls with roundels of a sort the series has never seen before. They almost look like they’re meant to be climbed. The console is surrounded by those hulking, glowing chunks that look like they’re on loan from Superman’s Fortress of Solitude (they also just so happen to complement the new sonic design). There’s an hourglass and, perhaps most improbably, a tiny spinning crystal version of the police box itself. And the final, glorious touch? The new console provides a presumably endless supply of biscuits. Mercy. The crew will have to run laps around that vast interior.
I cannot convey how excited I am to meet Rosa Parks next week.


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Middle Tennessee (3-3) at North Texas (2-3)
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DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 12, 7 p.m. (et)
FACTS & STATS: Site: Apogee Stadium (30,850) -- Denton, Texas. Television: None. Home Record: MT 2-1, UNT 2-0. Away Record: MT 1-2, UNT 0-3. Neutral Record: MT 0-0, UNT 0-0. Conference Record: MT 1-1, UNT 0-1. Series Record: North Texas leads, 7-5.
GAME NOTES: The North Texas Mean Green will attempt to stay perfect at Apogee Stadium this season, as they are set to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a Conference USA showdown on Saturday night.
This marks the first season in C-USA for both squads after coming over from the Sun Belt Conference. The programs have grown familiar with one another in recent years, with North Texas holding to a 7-5 series advantage.
Middle Tennessee's season got off to an impressive 3-1 start, which included a 42-35 overtime win over Florida Atlantic on Sept. 21 in its first-ever game in its new league. Since then, however, the Blue Raiders have come back to Earth with two straight losses, falling at BYU on Sept. 7 (37-10) and dropping a league contest at home last weekend to East Carolina (24-17).
North Texas has enjoyed some home cooking this season, winning a pair of friendly confine clashes versus Idaho (40-6) and Ball State (34-27). It's a welcome homecoming for the Mean Green, who have also lost back-to-back games, both on the road. Last week's comeback attempt against Tulane fell short as they fell, 24-21, and while they battled at nationally-ranked Georgia on Sept. 21, evening tying the game in the third quarter, they were ultimately defeated handily (45-21).
The Blue Raiders offense has lagged behind in the transition from the Sun Belt to C-USA, as they rank in the bottom half of the league with 25.2 ppg and 361.2 ypg while scoring on just 65 percent of their visits to the red zone.
Logan Kilgore has taken a considerable step backward in his senior season. He is completing less than 61 percent of his passes for 1,056 yards and six touchdowns, and his eight interceptions is already more than the six he threw all of last season.
Luckily Middle Tennessee has a workhorse in the backfield to rely on in Jordan Parker, who has 498 yards and four touchdowns on a league-high 110 carries. Reggie Whatley (50 carries, 338 yards, three TDs) has also been highly utilized out of the backfield.
Tavarres Jefferson leads the team with 25 receptions for 320 yards and a touchdown. Kyle Griswould is a trusty option for Kilgore inside the numbers with 22 catches for 174 yards and two scores.
Defensively, the Blue Raiders haven't had much to brag about in terms of scoring (29.2 ppg) and yardage (455.3 ypg) allowance, but their 17 forced turnovers ranks second in the nation behind only Arizona. The unit has trouble getting off the field when not creating takeaways, however, as it allows opposing offenses to convert third downs at a 54 percent rate.
T.T. Barber has made plays all over the field with 69 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception, and he is well on his way to an All-Conference USA selection. Kevin Byard (45 tackles, two INTs), Leighton Gasque (4.5 TFL, 3.0 sacks, FF) and Sammy Seamster (two fumble recoveries, FF, INT) have also played well.
North Texas moves the ball as well as anyone in the conference, amassing 400 ypg, but all that yardage has yielded a rather modest scoring output (27.4 ppg).
Derek Thompson has established himself as one of the C-USA's most reliable passers. He has completed 68 percent of his attempts (19th in the nation) for 1,346 yards and eight touchdowns, but he has also been plagued by five interceptions.
The Mean Green have arguably the best receiving duo in the league in Darnell Smith (401 yards, three TDs) and Brelan Chancellor (371 yards, two TDs), while Carlos Harris (244 yards, TD) serves as a solid third option.
The rushing attack has been rather lackluster, as the team averages just 3.3 yards per carry. Brandin Byrd leads the way with 186 yards and two scores.
North Texas has held its own defensively, especially considering its difficult road test at high-flying Georgia a few weeks back, as it ranks fourth in the conference in allowing a respectable 25.8 ppg.
Linebacker Zachary Orr makes plays on all levels of the defense with 50 tackles, 3.0 TFL, a sack, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Marcus Trice (42 tackles, INT) is a special teams menace with two blocked kicks, and Will Wright has a pair of interceptions to go with five passes defended.
Middle Tennessee's ball-hawking defense is the potential X-factor in this one, but the North Texas defense has been known to shift momentum as well by forcing 14 turnovers itself. The Mean Green have the more reliable quarterback and the home field advantage, meaning this is their game to lose.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: North Texas 28, Middle Tennessee 24
10/09 10:37:20 ET


Thu, 05 March, 2020
TWI hosted a meeting of students from UK Universities who are working on the collaborative NEWAM project. The students were given an opportunity to share ideas and information related to their part of the NEWAM project and additive manufacturing as well as being taken on a tour of TWI’s facilities near Cambridge.
The NEWAM project involves a large number of partners including the Advanced Forming Research Centre, BAE Systems-Air, Defence Science and Tech Lab DSTL, EWM, Glenalmond Group, HBM United Kingdom Ltd, KUKA Robotics UK Limited, Lockheed Martin, Manufacturing Technology Centre, Peak NDT, Perryman Company (International), PowerPhotonic Ltd, PWP Industrial, Schlumberger, SPI Lasers UK Ltd, TechnipFMC plc (UK), The Weir Group plc, the University of Sheffield, and Wintwire Limited.
The aim of the project is to develop large area metal additive (LAMA) manufacturing by pioneering a new high build-rate wire-based directed energy deposition technique with improved shape and microstructural precision. This will allow for the production of near-shape large-scale engineering structures at lower cost. The project will also seek to create guaranteed ‘right-first-time’ homogenous or tailored high performance mechanical properties and structural integrity in additively manufactured parts.
The project is due to run for five years with a £7 million budget and is split into four interconnected parts. The first of these is the creation of new wire-based directed energy deposition processes with high build rates, precise net-shape deposition and independent thermal control using active thermal profile management. The second part of the project will involve creating new wire compositions that are tailored to the new thermal process regimes to produce properties that are superior to those from the equivalent forged alloys, while also offering crucial information about the formation and criticality of defects. The third aspect of the project will determine key fundamental science and understanding using advanced process and material modelling and state-of-the-art high efficiency techniques. These will be developed and implemented through physics-based thermal and fluid-flow models, as well as microstructural and mechanical models. The fourth part of the project will use a physics-based framework for guaranteed mechanical properties and structural integrity, including the development of in-process non-destructive evaluation techniques.
Combining these four aspects will allow for shorter lead times and reduced costs for the development of directed energy deposition components based on a science-based understanding of the process. This improved understanding will allow a diverse group of industry sectors including aerospace and defence to exploit the full potential of the LAMA manufacturing process.


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Renault recalls 66,000 British cars over handbrake which can apply itself while being driven
Renault is recalling more than 66,000 cars amid fears of a faulty automatic hand brake which can apply itself while the vehicle is moving.
The car giant is in the process of writing to British owners of its Scenic II models which were made between September 2003 to June 2005.
The mammoth task was sparked by several incidents involving the parking brake unexpectedly coming on as motorists were driving along.
Renault Scenic II: More than 66,000 owners of the popular people carrier have received letters from Renault recalling the car due to a handbrake fault
Renault engineers investigated the cases and tracked the problem down to battery cables fitted incorrectly to the vehicle's Engine Control Unit (ECU) .
In a move likely to cost the car company in excess of £10m, Renault UK is spending 10 weeks tracing the owners of 66,735 Scenics manufactured between the two dates.
Staff will re-program the ECU on the family vehicles to correct the potential fault free of charge.
So far, about 13,700 Scenic owners have had their vehicles fixed.
A Renault spokesman said: 'We are having to trace 66,735 owners of Scenic II that were manufactured between September 2003 and June 2005.
'The mailing to owners will be carried out over 10 weeks. This started on July 1st and will finish until early September. So far more than 13,000 have returned to date.
'There is the possibility, in a very rare case, that the automatic handbrake could apply whilst driving.
'Investigation of a few very rare cases outside of the UK have shown this to be the problem.
'The electronic parking brake computer (ECU) that manages the automatic handbrake will be re-programmed.'
The spokesman said they were unaware of any such incidents happening to Scenic owners in the UK.
The Renault case is the latest blow to the motor industry following a catalogue of recalls involving millions of Toyota, Citroen and Peugeot cars.
The biggest case to date has been Toyota which has issued a staggering 14 separate recalls in the last 12 months worldwide.
More than 8.5 million vehicles have been recalled since autumn last year, amid a variety of technical problems including the accelerator pedals sticking to the floor.
Just last month, a further 70,000 Lexus models were recalled due to an engine problem which could cause the car to stall.
In February, Peugeot Citroen recalled 100,000 Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1 cars worldwide to change the accelerator pedals.
In the same month, Honda also recalled 437,000 cars worldwide because of a potential fault in the airbags.
It came a month after they were forced to recall 650,000 cars worldwide to fix a switch defect feared to cause a fire.
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