Item number Ealing Local Strategic Partnership
thDate: 9 December 2009
Report for: Stronger Communities Board
6 Report Title: Draft Health Inequalities and Well-Being Strategy
Report Author: Stephen James, Head of Partnerships and
Diversity, Ealing Primary Care, Tel: 020 3313 9318, Email: firstname.lastname@example.org
Purpose of report
To inform and consult the Stronger Communities Board on the development of
Ealing‟s Health Inequalities and Well-Being Strategy.
The Health and Well-Being Board is developing a strategy to set a common vision
for health and well-being in the borough, and how we will work together to reduce
health inequalities in Ealing. Key points of the strategy
? The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) informs the key priorities and
activities in the strategy. Some key summary conclusions from the JSNA are
suggested in Part one of the strategy: the need analysis.
? Delivery priorities in response to these conclusions are suggested in Part two.
These will be cross-referenced with priorities in other strategies, such as NHS
Ealing‟s Strategic Plan.
? A high-level action plan to deliver the priorities will be developed as delivery
priorities are finalised. A template for the plan is set out in Appendix 1.
? Each activity will have related indicators (success measures) attached. These
will be pooled into a summary of performance measures Local Strategic
Partnership Boards and Scrutiny Panels can use to monitor progress.
Action required from the Stronger Communities Board:
1. Comment and make suggestions on the following:
a. The key conclusions in Part One of the strategy, and suggested strategic
b. Suggested delivery priorities in Part Two.
2. Recommend any other formal bodies that need to endorse and adopt the
3. Agree to delegate delivery and implementation to the Health and Well-Being
Next steps and milestones for developing the strategy
Below are the key milestones in developing the strategy. We are currently in the first
stage of consultation.
CONSULTION ON 17-Sep-09 ? Health and Well-Being Board
FIRST DRAFT (Sept to Dec 09) ? Consultation with (3rd tier)
September to 13-Nov-09 ? Equalities and Human Rights
December 2009 reference group
27-Oct-09 ? ECVS Social Care Conference
26-Oct-09 ? Health Improvement Partnership
10-Nov-09 ? Ealing Executive Group
? Consultation with relevant service
REDRAFTING ? Evaluation of consultation response
16-Nov 09 ? Redraft of strategy
16 Nov 2009
CONSULTATION 30 Nov 09 ? Health Improvement Partnership ON FINAL DRAFT 8 Dec 09 ? Ealing Executive Group
10-Dec-09 ? Health and Well-Being Board December 2009 to Dec 09 meetings ? Other LSP Partnership Boards: January 2010 o Economy, Enterprise 10-Dec-09
o Stronger 10-Dec-09
o Safer Ealing TBC
o Children‟s Trust 3-Dec-09
o Arts, Sports and TBC
FINALISE ? Finalise strategy Jan-10 STRATEGY ? Sign off strategy at following
Boards: January to March o Health and Well-Being 04-Mar-09 2010 Board
o West London Mental
Health Trust Board Feb-10
o Ealing Hospital Trust
o Ealing Council
Corporate Board Feb-10
o NHS Ealing Board Feb-10
o LSP Executive 01-March-10
o Ealing Council Cabinet 23-March-10
EALING HEALTH INEQUALITIES AND WELL-BEING
27 NOV 2009 DRAFT
PART ONE: NEEDS ANALYSIS ................................................................................ 1
PART TWO: DELIVERY – WHAT WE WILL DO ...................................................... 19
PART THREE: GOVERNANCE ............................................................................... 22
Appendix 1: Action plan ............................................................................................ 25
Appendix 2: Summary of performance measures .................................................... 30
Appendix 3: HWB Strategy in the bookcase of Strategies and Plans ....................... 32
PART ONE: NEEDS ANALYSIS
Why do we need a Health and Well-Being
Strategy in Ealing?
In Ealing many people are well and live healthy lives. However, not all Ealing residents enjoy equally good health. The aim of this strategy is to address health inequalities, and in doing so realise the ambitious vision for health and well-being set out in the borough‟s Sustainable Community Strategy.
As the determinants of good health are many and varied, this vision can only be achieved through effective partnership. This first section of the strategy describes the factors that determine good health, assesses Ealing‟s performance in promoting health, and provides insight into the challenges faced by the Local Strategic Partnership in tackling health inequalities.
The Ealing Sustainable Community Strategy and Local Area Agreement set out clear joint commitments to improve the health and well-being of Ealing residents and to reduce health inequalities. Health and Independence is a key theme of the Strategy and a strategic goal of the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) is to “Reduce health
inequalities and promote well being and independence for adults and older people.”
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)
The council and NHS Ealing have a statutory duty to undertake a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment of health and social care needs. The full Ealing JSNA is an online resource, designed to show residents and commissioners the critical health and well-being issues for the borough, and the main issues to be addressed in strategic planning and commissioning. The JSNA can be found at:
The objectives of this strategy are based on conclusions taken from the JSNA, are set out in greater detail below.
Audit Commission review
A review in 2009 of Ealing‟s approach to tackling health inequalities found much valuable work, together with a need to co-ordinate partnership working between sectors, define outcomes, make the best possible use of data and intelligence and engage communities more effectively. The actions arising from the audit have been incorporated in this Strategy.
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Local strategic links
There is a wide variety of social and economic determinants of health, including
housing, income, social networks and being safe and secure. Public sector strategy
in many different areas can therefore be used to reduce health inequalities and
promote well-being. Co-ordinating local strategies within a common purpose is the
role of the Local Strategic Partnership and some of the key strategies that affect
broader determinants are as follows:
Local Development Framework
The LDF looks forward to 2026 and plans for an increasing population and
consequent expansion of infrastructure, improved public transport and development
of green spaces. The borough will comprise a range of prosperous, cohesive and
sustainable communities developed on the basis of balanced growth, protection and
Some of the key elements of housing strategy relevant to health inequalities are as
? A major programme to regenerate areas of social housing will help to
increase numbers of people, particularly with low incomes, who live in
? Supporting People is a crucial programme for people with housing and
additional support needs, preventing or delaying their need for health or
? Fuel poverty affects some of the most vulnerable and hard to identify
households and we are developing an Affordable Warmth Strategy in
order to address this issue.
? Social Landlords, including Ealing Homes, offer a range of support to
tenants, e.g. help with access to training and employment.
Personalisation means that, instead of the Council deciding which social services
people need, they will give an Individual Budget so that people can choose their own
kinds of support. This policy is a key element of promoting independence and
recognising that people‟s needs are individual and cannot be met by single solutions.
Older People’s Health and Well-being Strategy
„Growing Older, Growing Bolder, Living Well‟ is a joint strategy to promote
independence and well-being in later years for an increasingly diverse older
population. Themes include mobility, income, housing, community safety and
managing long term conditions.
Children and Young People’s Plan
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The Children and Young People‟s Plan is the single, strategic and overarching plan
for all local services for children and young people and their families. It is overseen
by the Children‟s Trust, which is the partnership responsible for delivering the plan.
The overall aim of the Children and Young People‟s Plan is to deliver on the five
outcomes outlined in Every Child Matters.
The Ealing Children and Young People‟s Plan identifies local priorities for work to
deliver on the five outcomes. Some of these we expect to have an impact on
reducing health inequalities in the Borough. They concern healthy lifestyles, access
to services, early intervention, safeguarding children and improving the environment.
Statutory equalities schemes and human rights
As public bodies Ealing Council and NHS Ealing have statutory schemes to show
how we promote equality of opportunity and tackle discrimination in the areas of
Race, Gender and Disability, as well as promoting good community relations. The
schemes go beyond the statutory requirements to include also age, faith or religion
and sexual orientation. The link between discrimination, exclusion and poor health
outcomes is a focus of this Strategy.
Other key strategies focus on specific topics or risk factors and they aim directly to
tackle health inequalities and promote well-being. They include:
? Tobacco Control Strategy
? Healthy Weight Healthy Lives: Ealing‟s strategy to reduce obesity.
? Alcohol Strategy (under review)
? Teenage pregnancy and sexual health strategy
Regional and national drivers
A number of national and regional drivers support the Health Inequalities and Well-
Being Strategy. It is important to underpin our local efforts to reduce health
inequalities with national and regional priorities.
“Health Inequalities: A Programme For Action” is the Government‟s current strategy
to reduce health inequalities through the integrated work of national and local
government as a whole. Health Inequalities: Progress and Next Steps (2008) set out
what will be done to sustain a focus on health inequalities beyond the life of the 2010
national health inequalities target.
World Class Commissioning (WCC)
World Class Commissioning (WCC) enables the local NHS and partners in all
sectors to meet the changing needs of the population by commissioning and
delivering interventions which are
? based on the best evidence for improving health and reducing
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? responsive to local needs
? relevant to patients‟ experiences of health services.
The London Health Inequalities Strategy (2009)
The London Mayor is consulting on the first Health Inequality Strategy for London. It
is recognised internationally that societies where the difference in overall life
chances between richest and poorest are narrowest are also the most cohesive,
contented and healthy overall.
The draft strategy has five objectives to tackle the social and economic determinants
? Empowering individuals and communities.
? Equitable access to high quality health and social care services
? Income inequality and health
? Health, work and well-being
? Healthy places
The population of Ealing, like that of London as a whole, has very good health in
general, but with large inequalities between communities driven by social and
economic determinants. Ealing‟s strategy will therefore promote the aims of the
wider London initiative.
Choosing Health (2004)
The Choosing Health White Paper has an over-arching aim to reduce health
inequalities and tackle the health and disease topics where inequalities are most
? Reducing the numbers of people who smoke
? Tackling obesity
? Improving sexual health
? Improving mental health and wellbeing
? Reducing harm from alcohol
Targeting interventions to the needs of communities through social marketing is a
core aspect of the strategy. In Ealing, the use of social marketing to reach specific
sub-populations is growing in importance and there is a wide range of initiatives
targeting diverse communities.
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Healthcare for London
This programme of work aims to reshape services in London to improve service
quality and outcomes, reduce difference in health and healthcare provision across
the city, improve access to specialised care and improve choice and access to
localised services. Reducing health inequalities is at the heart of the strategy.
Current main strands of work are maternity, cancers, stroke, major trauma, mental
health and children and young people.
Children’s Plan (2007)
This ten-year strategy builds on the aspirations set out in Every Child Matters and
sets out a series of ambitions to which reducing inequality will be imperative. The
Plan outlines a focus on intervening early with children and families who need extra
support before problems arise, in other words, implementing a targeted approach to
at risk or vulnerable children and families.
The ambitions in the Children‟s Plan include delivering improvements in child health,
and reduce the number of children overweight; and reducing the number of first-time
Child Health Strategy: healthy lives, brighter futures (2008)
The Child Health Strategy sets out priorities for the health of children through three
? Pregnancy and the early years
? School-age children
? Young people
It proposes actions to reduce persistent health inequalities for families and children.
In line with the Children‟s Plan, it focuses on work to improve health behaviours and
to provide more support to children and families most at risk of poor health outcomes.
The main principles are health education, appropriate services, healthy
environments and targeted support for those most in need.
National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services
The framework sets 11 national standards for children, young people and maternity
services that focus on:
? Preventative action
? Promoting child health with universal and targeted approaches
? Delivering holistic services designed around the needs of children
? Empowering children and families to make better use of available services
? Safeguarding children from harm as a priority for all agencies working in
partnership to deliver services to children and young people
? Tackling health inequalities by addressing the needs of disadvantaged of
communities and families who are likely to achieve poor outcomes
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Safe. Sensible. Social. The next steps in the National Alcohol Strategy
The update and review of the Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy (2004) focuses on
reducing types of alcohol related harm of most concern to society:
? Reduction in levels of alcohol-related violent crime, disorder and anti-social
? Reduction in the public‟s perceptions of drunk and rowdy behaviour
? Reduction in chronic and acute ill-health caused by alcohol resulting in fewer
alcohol-related accidents and hospital admissions
Children and young people‟s drinking behaviour is linked to that of their parents,
creating a legacy in areas of deprivation of negative health behaviours and poorer
health outcomes. In Ealing we are refreshing the local Alcohol Strategy as part of the
wider strategy to tackle health inequalities.
National Service Framework for Mental Health: Modern standards and service
is a strategic blueprint for services for adults of workingage. It sets The framework
obligatory standards and gives advice on best practice.
It aims to:
? drive up quality;
? remove the wide and unacceptable variationsin provision;
? set national standards and define service modelsfor promotingmental health and treating mental illness;
? support local delivery;
? set performance measures for services.
Mental health promotion is the first standard. In the years since its publication the
scope has widened from specialist care to the mental health and wellbeing of the
community as a whole.
National Drugs Strategy: Tackling drugs, changing lives 2008-18 (2008)
The drug strategy aims to reduce the harm that drugs cause to society, to
communities, individuals and their families. It comprises four strands of work:
? tackling drug supply, drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour
? preventing harm to children, young people and families
? delivering new approaches to drug treatment and social re-integration
? public information campaigns, communications and community engagement
The strategy outlines a wider preventative view that is not focused only on illegal
drugs, but on all substances and the risk factors that are known to lead to drug use,
alcohol misuse and volatile substance abuse.


Key things to know before buying and installing a barn door [Video]
This video covers key things you should consider before buying and installing a barn door.
Firstly, it’s important to make sure you’ve ordered the door to the right size. We recommend at least going 10mm over the height and 50mm over the width each side. This can change, obviously, it’s at your discretion. For example, if you had a 30 or 40mm architrave, you might want to bring the door so it’s just flush all around.
Secondly, is to make sure that the clearance between the door and the wall is correct. Standard spacers tend to be 32mm. Sometimes you will require a larger spacer to clear the architraves, in this case you will need to use a 45 or 50mm spacer.
Next, you need to make sure that the roll at the top of the rail does not hit the ceiling. We recommend you allow 250mm from the top of the door to the top of the roller.
The next point to look into is that you’ve got fixings in the wall where the track is fixed. Each track comes with a wood bolt or a concrete bolt. You can choose whether it’s going concrete or wood. It’s important to make sure that there is something in the wall for the bolts to attach to. Ideally you would decide upon this before the GIB in put on the walls the walls so you can make sure there is a solid four by two or six by two going the direction of where the door is sliding. Otherwise, the track can get to a point where it doesn’t carry the lug of the door.
Lastly, we have guides. Now each track comes standard with a plastic floor mounted guide. If you wish to put the guide on the wall, you can get steel mounted guide that fixes to the wall. There is a little plate that screws on and goes into and the groove on the bottom of the door.
These are just some important points to keep in mind before you go ahead and install your door and track.


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Last year, we lost “hardwood and softwood veneer and plywood manufacturing,” as well as “fiber, yarn and thread mills.” “Leather and allied products” got the ax the year before that, as did “directory and mailing-list publishers.” Together these minor database moves symbolize substantial shifts in the economy.
The Labor Department can’t allow any industry in the data to shrink so small that it could be used to identify a specific company, said John Stewart, supervisory economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Companies provide the BLS with detailed data on employment and wages. In exchange, the BLS goes to enormous lengths to avoid publishing corporate trade secrets.
The broad sector that includes printing has shed about a third of its jobs since the start of the Great Recession — more than every sector but clothing manufacturing, which also no longer has enough U.S. jobs to merit many lines in the database. (Commercial printing doesn’t include print newspapers, which have their own set of problems.)
Printing workers are squeezed by falling demand — Americans don’t mail as many cards or hand out as many brochures as they once did. At the same time, supply has soared as advances in commercial printing technology allow companies to churn out more goods with fewer workers.
Cathy Smith, manager of platemaking and prepress for Boxcar Press in Syracuse, N.Y., has watched printing grow ever more efficient over the decades. Boxcar, where she’s worked since 2007, keeps costs down and appeals to an audience hungry for artisanal goods by relying on “old-school” letterpress technology. They’ve nonetheless been reshaped by the digital revolution.
“When I first started working with printers, they were still getting ready for catalogues by laying them all out with films on flat boards,” Smith said. “Within five to six years, you weren’t doing all of that hands-on stuff anymore. It was all computer.”
The industry’s large players have advanced at warp speed, adopting hulking high-tech printers that can be up to 50 feet long and require little human input.
“We have a multiple-step process still because we’re using older equipment,” Smith said. “If we were to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in new equipment, that would eliminate another person.”
Many smaller printers have been unable to keep up. Workers who entered the industry decades ago as ink-stained apprentices are now choosing to retire rather than keep up with the high-tech arms race — a phenomenon reflected in the industry’s steadily shrinking jobs numbers.
And Smith sees no end in sight. “The equipment’s going to get faster and more efficient,” she said.
The Labor Department’s annual payroll data purge isn’t funereal as much as it is a fact of life. Jobs are always being created, even as old ones join “carpet and rug mills” and “small electronic appliance manufacturing” in the government’s electronic dustbin. In the case of printing, job losses have been replaced by enormous gains in Internet-related categories.
And occasionally, the Labor Department brings a new series into the world. Who can forget the moment in 2012 when “miscellaneous nondurable goods manufacturing” was born? The category includes tobacco, beverages and textile mills — all of which had been discontinued as individual series around the same time.
In earlier years, innovation-driven series such as biotechnology research also earned a seat at the table, but it’s harder to add an industry to the report than it is to subtract one. “Once you’ve put a series out there, it’s extremely hard to take back,” Stewart said.

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By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,246)
It was Team # 3 from the Southern Maine Community College (“SMCC”) Culinary program that took first place in the Harvest on the Harbor Culinary College Competition this afternoon at Ocean Gateway. The team of four won $4,000. for their efforts and the enthusiastic praise of the three judge panel. A total of $16,000. in cash was awarded to the competitors.
About 192 people filled Ocean Gateway on Portland’s East End to sample the three salmon submissions from three teams of students at the SMCC culinary program. The three judges were John DiMillo, DiMillo’s on the Waterfront, Richard Grotton, Maine Restaurant Association and Chef Wilfred Beriau, formerly head of the culinary program at SMCC. True North Salmon donated 50 lbs. of Atlantic salmon for the event as well as the scholarship money totaling $6,000. The salmon was trucked down from Machiasport Thursday evening to SMCC, according to Andrew Lively, marketing director.
Team # 3 prepared a leek and chard stuffed salmon with a dill and cream cheese sauce with an arugula and beet salad. Chef Beriau said these “students were well prepared. They were confident in their presentation and in their own skill level. I was proud of them.” Richard Grotton said he liked their stage presence, the complexity and dressing of the plate. Flavor carried the day and Team # 3 did not play it safe.” John DiMillo said of Team # 3, “the food quality and presentation were great. I hope they have this competition every year. It’s great for up and coming culinary students. Gets them exposure and practical experience.” All three teams were advised by Chef Geoffrey Boardman, chair, of the Culinary Arts Department at SMCC.
Meghan Manseau one of the members of Team # 3, said following the competition that her team are members of the “knowledgeable club” at SMCC. The group studies 6 extra textbooks to learn “in depth about ingredients and the balance it brings to the plate.” That knowledge was apparent to all three judges in the competition.
Barbara Whitten, executive director of Portland Visitors’ Bureau, the host of the fifth annual Harvest on the Harbor said following the competition: “It’s been an overhwhelming success. This is the most heart warming event in its five years. We invited all the culinary students in the state to participate. Next year we hope to expand the competition for culinary students greatly.”
There are tickets available for Saturday, October 27th. There are two sessions of Savory Samplings at the Marketplace that are identical.
editor’s note: Caption under top left photo should be: The Three Judges Confer.


Scott Officials To Be Sworn In Thursday
At an evening ceremony at 6 o'clock this Thursday, members of Scott city government will be taking the oath of office.
A new mayor, Jan-Scott Richard, will be sworn in as Mayor on Thursday. Richard edged out incumbent Mayor Purvis Morrison for the city's top post.
The other officials who will be sworn in on Thursday evening include:
- Mayor Pro-Tem/At Large, Troy Bergeron
- Council District 1 - Doyle Boudreaux
- Council District 2 - Terry Montoucet
- Council District 3 - Danny T. Hollier
- Council District 4 - Kenny Suire
- Chief of Police - Chad Leger & Officers
The swearing in ceremony will take place at Scott City Hall.
There will be a reception that will follow the ceremony, and it will be held at the Scott Event Center at 110 Lions Club Road.


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66 missing off Malaysian coast after ship capsizes
Malaysia’s maritime agency says a wooden boat carrying 97 Indonesians has capsized off the country’s west coast, with 66 people still missing
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA—Malaysia’s maritime agency says a wooden boat carrying 97 Indonesians has capsized off the country’s west coast, with 66 people still missing.
An official with the agency says the boat was believed to have sank while trying to leave Malaysia illegally to take home the Indonesians ahead of the start of the Muslim fasting month.
The official, who declined to be named because he is not authorized to speak to the media, said Wednesday that 31 people have been rescued so far.
No reason was immediately given for the accident.
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#vtheatsafety: Cooling stations opened across Vermont as 'surreal' heat wave lingers
Vermonters continue to swelter in an unusually prolonged and hazardous hot-and-humid spell that forecasters expect to extend through Thursday.
So-called "cooling stations" have opened across Vermont to give people who are suffering or at risk of health complications an air-conditioned place to cool off (see list below).
"Rather incredible early morning underway," noted National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Banacos, who is stationed at Burlington International Airport.
"The south wind around 10 mph feels like a misplaced trade wind from the tropics, a surreal VT wx (weather) experience," Banacos wrote in his Monday online update of the ongoing and "historically significant" heat wave throughout the state.
Torrid conditions Monday closed one of Burlington's emphatically tropical-themed watering holes, Capt'n Tom's Tiki Bar on Bank Street. Around the corner on Church Street, Ken's Pizza & Pub delayed opening its outdoor cafe until 4:30 p.m., when temperatures would presumably tone down.
The weather service has placed most of the Champlain Valley on an "excessive heat alert," with warnings that the combination of high temperatures and humidity poses health risks, particularly to people working outside, the elderly, young children and people with medical vulnerabilities.
Monday's high temperature: 96.
That ties the existing high record for July 2, set in 1963.
The humidity contributed to a heat index, or perceived temperature, of more than 100 degrees, weather service meteorologist Conor Lahiff said.
Saturday and Sunday's high temperatures in Burlington tied earlier records of 93 and 96 degrees, respectively.
Scattered thunderstorms Monday night in the region were unlikely to cool things down appreciably, according to the weather service's extended forecast. Temperatures are predicted to remain above 90 degrees through Thursday, including on July 4 when the high might be an uncomfortable 93 degrees.
A cool front, preceded by rain, is likely to drop Burlington's high temperatures into the more seasonally normal low-80s by Friday, the weather service said.
Meanwhile, shady sides of streets remain popular in a region better known for its extreme cold.
Cool options in Burlington
Fletcher Free Library in Burlington is air conditioned — which is normal for this time of year. Unusual was the clutch of water bottles, free for the taking, at the check-out counter on Monday.
A nearby sign urged visitors to hydrate. Another sign by the entrance reminded library patrons that a water fountain is on the mezzanine floor.
The library is one of three Burlington cooling stations. On Monday, no crowd of chill-seekers materialized, said library assistant Susan Fensch.
"I've not had one person complain about the heat," she said.
Nor did folks flock to the cooling station at Burlington Police headquarters, said Laura Cheney, executive assistant to the chief of police.
Fire department calls are up
As of 11 a.m. Monday, the Burlington Fire Department had already handled one call where a person did not have air conditioning in their home and was becoming overheated. That person was transported to a care facility.
“We’re going to put on extra people for tomorrow and tomorrow night for the fireworks,” Brown added, referring to Burlington’s July 3rd fireworks show. Temperatures on Tuesday should be in the low 90s.
Calls to the Burlington Fire Department have increased since the heat wave started Friday. But fire department members expect the call volume to rise further, Deputy Chief Peter Brown said.
On Sunday, when temperatures reached 96 degrees and tied a record for July 1 set in 1931, Burlington Fire Department received 29 calls. The department averages about 21 calls per day, Brown said.
“Over the last two days, I know we’ve had a significant number of detectors going off with no identifiable cause,” Brown said. “My suspicion, and it’s not confirmed, but my suspicion is this is due to the heat and the humidity.”
Brown said the fire department is anticipating more heat-related calls Monday with the high humidity and heat triggering breathing difficulties in some individuals because of diminished air quality.
Meanwhile, fire officials are trying to take care of their own members, too, by changing training schedules to take place during cooler parts of the day and keeping members cool and hydrated.
Tips for staying safe and cool in hot weather
Higher-than-usual ozone levels associated with the weather pattern may cause breathing difficulties this afternoon and evening for people with lung diseases, as well as the elderly and the young, warned the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.
In anticipation of prolonged hot weather in New England, the American Red Cross posted guidelines for avoiding and treating heat-related health emergencies:
- Never leave children or pets alone in vehicles where temperatures can quickly rise to dangerous levels.
- Slow down, take frequent breaks and drink more water than usual — even if you don't feel thirsty.
- Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes.
- As with extreme cold weather, check in on neighbors and friends who might be vulnerable to temperature extremes.
- Postpone strenuous outdoor activities until the heat abates.
According to the Red Cross, those with heat exhaustion exhibit symptoms such as cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea; dizziness; weakness and exhaustion. If that person begins to show those signs, he or she should be moved to a cooler place and clothing should be removed or loosened.
- “Spray the person with water or apply cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin,” the Red Cross said in an article on its website. “Fan the person. If they are conscious, give small amounts of cool water to drink. Make sure the person drinks slowly.”
- The person should then be watched for changes in condition.
- “If the person refuses water, vomits or begins to lose consciousness, call 9-1-1.”
- Someone experiencing heat stroke, which is more severe than heat exhaustion, will show symptoms such as hot, red skin which may be dry or moist; changes in consciousness; vomiting and high body temperature. Call 9-1-1 immediately if the person shows those symptoms, the Red Cross said.
- “Quickly cool the person’s body by immersing them up to their neck in cold water if possible,” the Red Cross said. “Otherwise, douse or spray the person with cold water, or cover the person with cold, wet towels or bags of ice.”
Shelter from the heat, elsewhere in VT
Vermont Emergency Management reported the opening of cooling stations statewide for Vermonters overwhelmed by or endangered by this week's lengthy heat wave.
Information on the stations will be updated as needed at vem.vermont.gov/content/municipal-cooling-locations and at BurlingtonFreePress.com.
Vermont Emergency Management says that any air-conditioned location where people may congregate is a productive alternative to sweltering in an apartment or home.
"Shopping malls, markets, libraries and other municipal buildings are open for business today and available to help you cool down," the agency said. "Call 2-1-1 if you need a place to go."
Cooling station hours for this week:
- Hinesburg Fire Department, 10340 Route 116: Noon - 8 p.m., Tuesday
- Rutland Methodist Church, 60 Strongs Ave.: Noon - 6 p.m., Tuesday
- Rutland City Hall, 1 Strongs Ave.: Wednesday (July 4): Noon - 7 p.m.
- St. Albans City Hall, Main St.: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Tuesday.
- City Hall Memorial Room, 39 Main St., first floor: Tuesday and Friday: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Montpelier Senior Center, 58 Barre St.: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Capitol Region Visitors Center, 134 State St.: Weekdays 6 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m - 5 p.m.
- Vermont State House: Weekdays 7:45 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.
(Please park in spaces marked "Visitor Parking")
- Bristol Fire Station, 79 West Street; noon- 5 p.m., Tuesday.
Town Library will have extended hours for cooling: Tuesday: 1- 8 p.m.; Wednesday: TBD; Thursday: 1- 6 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Congregational Church on North Main Street: Noon- 6 p.m., Tuesday.
Following heat developments on your smartphone
For weather advisories, watches and warnings directly to your email or cell phone, register for a free VT-Alert account at www.vtalert.gov.
On Twitter, look for the #VTHeatSafety hashtag and follow @vemvt and @healthvermont.
On Facebook, follow facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement and facebook.com/HealthVermont.


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Chrissy Teigen is set to give birth to her second child in the next few weeks.
And the pregnant model and John Legend are already celebrating their new arrival with a lavish baby shower.
Taking to Instagram, the mum-to-be – who already shares daughter Luna with the All Of Me singer – gave fans a glimpse into the celebrations, with not one but FIVE cakes.
Where was our invite?!
And the happy couple were joined by a string of famous guests, including Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Kris Jenner, for the bash.
Kimmy documented the whole night on Instagram Story – where else – showing exactly what guests got up to.
However, it all seemed to get a bit too much for the expectant mum at one point, as she was seen sitting by herself, eating some cheesecake.
She is goals!
Chrissy’s baby shower also saw John and Kanye make up, after the Famous rapper shared his support for Donald Trump on Twitter.
The singer appeared to text his pal, begging him to reconsider his controversial tweets – including one where he showed off his signed Make America Great Again cap.
However, Yeezy refused to back down, and posted screenshots of their conversation for all of his 27.9million followers to see.
But it looks like they’ve put the drama behind them to celebrate the very imminent arrival of John and Chrissy’s baby boy.
Sharing a selfie of the pair on Twitter, Ye explained they had decided to ‘agree to disagree’.
So we can all breathe a sigh of relief!
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Young people across the UK can now take part in the annual Make Your Mark ballot, the largest UK youth consultation of its kind. The month-long campaign, which launches as part of UK Parliament Week, will give young people the opportunity to declare the most important issues facing the country.
Make Your Mark gives young people aged 11-18 the chance to select one issue affecting individual nations or the UK and one issue affecting their local communities. For the first time since the campaigns inception, voting will only take place online due to the ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus. The ballot includes issues such as climate change, tackling child poverty, mental health and hate crime.
Speaking on behalf of the UK Youth Parliament, Tessy Idemudia, said: “This is an opportunity for thousands of young people across the country to declare their priorities.
“Decision makers in every corner of the country will have an opportunity to not only listen to the concerns of young people but to act and make a difference. Young people are passionate about the issues that affect them, their families, and their communities. We want this year’s campaign to be a new catalyst for the changes we wish to see in the world.”
Minister for Civil Society, Baroness Barran said: “It’s more important than ever that we look out for our young people and in these challenging times, we want to make it easier for them to get their voices heard.
“The Make Your Mark ballot is a great way for young people to contribute their views on the big issues of the day, helping government to better reflect these in our decision making.”
This year’s nationwide campaign, which has taken place since 2011, is supported by the British Youth Council, UK Parliament and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The campaign is expected to reach thousands of young people with Members of Youth Parliament and volunteers across the country, inviting young people to take this opportunity to influence the government and decision makers in their communities. The results of the campaign will be brought to the attention of UK Government Ministers including Minister for Civil Society, Baroness Barran MBE, who is responsible for youth policy.


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This research report titled ‘Global Fat Replacers Market 2017-2021’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This market research report also includes up to date analysis and forecasts for various market segments and all geographical regions.
The demand for fat replacers has increased since the past few years to curb lifestyle-related diseases like obesity; cardiovascular diseases; and high blood pressures, thus leading to an increase in the demand for healthy diets and healthy snacks. This demand has paved the way to a new trend of low-fat foods and low-calorie foods consumption. With the increased need for products sustaining high temperatures, longer shelf life, and ones that retain the original taste without any fat presence, there are multiple industries where fat replacers can be used.
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Technavio’s analysts categorize the global fat replacers market into three major segments by product type. They are:
- Carbohydrate-based fat replacers
- Protein-based fat replacers
- Liquid-based fat
Global carbohydrate-based fat replacers market
The primary sources of carbohydrate-based fat replacers are processed from starch-containing foods such as corn, cereals, oats, and fiber-containing gums. Some of the common carbohydrate-based fat replacers are gums, modified food starches, and oat fiber. These fat replacers are used in dairy products, desserts, processed meat, baked foods, salads, and sauces.
According to Akash Pandey, a lead food research analyst from Technavio, “Carbohydrate-based fat replacers derived from modified starches have recently found to be used in low-fat beef burgers. Guar gums, which are used for stabilization and thickening of the food products, are usually found in soups, salads, dressings, and non-dairy beverages.”
Global protein-based fat replacers market
The protein-based fat replacers are produced from proteins like eggs, soy, milk, and whey. They are used in the production of low-fat dairy products like low-fat yogurt, reduced fat butter, cheese, mayonnaise, and others. Protein-based fat substitutes can be combined with other fat substitutes to provide the low-fat content in this Microparticulate protein, modified whey protein; isolated soy protein-based fat replacers are usually used in the production of frozen food products.
“Protein-based fat replacers have the potential to increase the protein content in the diet; and as per various medical studies, a high protein-to-carbohydrate ratio has been associated with greater weight loss than diets with a lower ratio,” says Akash.
Global lipid-based fat replacers market
The demand for these products is majorly driven by their ability to replace all the functions of fat and to remain stable even at high temperatures that are required for baking or frying. Also, they are highly preferred as they provide fewer calories per gram than fat (mainly because they are not fully absorbed or metabolized in the body).
For instance, lipid -based fat replacer sucrose polyester, popularly known as olestra that looks, tastes, and feels like fat but passes through the body unabsorbed was approved in the US by the FDA in 1996 for use in some of the snack foods such as such as potato chips and crackers.
The top vendors highlighted by Technavio’s research analysts in this report are:
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- Kerry Group
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Fox Glacier is easily accessible on state highway 6, just 30 minutes away from Franz Josef township. We stopped by Fox on our way to Wanaka. Reaching the base of the glacier is much faster compared to Franz Josef Glacier. We just had to walk a short distance on the dry riverbed Continue reading
Hiking the Franz Josef Glacier was one of the most unique experiences I have ever had. If you are visiting the west coast region of New Zealand, I would really highly recommend this activity. Continue reading
Hokitika in Maori, means “place of return”. It is a peaceful town on the way to Franz Josef Glacier. Hokitika is the home of the New Zealand jade, the green stone, or pounamu . Continue reading
The beautiful scenic SH73 highway is also known as the Great Alpine Highway. Throughout the journey, we were surrounded by the southern alps and during our drive, we were just “wow, wow, wow”, all the way. Driving from Christchurch to Greymouth is Continue reading
Whale & dolphin watching had always been on my list of to-do things. I went on whale/dolphin tour with a few friends in Auckland previously but was unsuccessful so I decided to try again in Hualien. After seeing beautiful pictures from other blogs (see end of posts), I was even more excited.
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After our tiring day cycling through the Taroko National Park, we went back to City Corner to freshen up a bit and went to Nanbin Night Market (南濱夜市) for dinner. In my understanding, “night markets” are usually associated with lots of food. But Nanbin night market has more entertainment than food. Gary and I walked around for a while and discovered familiar games which I played during my childhood years in Taiwan.
Balloon Darting Game. You get 15 darts for NTD50. The prize you get depends on how many balloons you burst.
Hooping game where Continue reading
Before going to Taroko Gorge, we detoured to Chishingtan, which is also spelt as Qixingtan (七星潭). The name Chishingtan literally means “Seven Stars Lake”, but it really is a crescent-shaped bay (星月型海灣). Chishingtan is also an excellent place to view the big dipper, which is an asterism of the 7 stars, and hence the name “Seven Stars Lake”.
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During 1918, Lintian Mountain Forestry Center (林田山林業文化園區) was a flourishing lumbering community. The community had a clinic, cinema, dormitory, barber shop, primary school, kindergarten and grocery stores to support the livelihood of the community. It was almost equivalent to a small town. In 1991, natural logging was prohibited by the government, diminishing the community, leaving the cultural artifacts of forestry behind.
At the Forestry, you will find railway tracks
The Lu Fung Jade Workshop (如豐琢玉工坊) is my favorite part, where I could process the jade myself! I love the little lane that leads to the workshop. The walls had some not-so precious jade lined up against it and had photos of the jade processing workflow. Continue reading
Lichuan Aquafarm (立川漁場) is the only place in Taiwan that produces the golden clams (黃金蜆). These fresh-water clams are considered a national treasure of Taiwan because they are high in nutritional value, and in particular, extremely beneficial for the liver. The golden clams are results of advance technology whereby water quality, algae breeding and soil types are thoroughly researched. Continue reading

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“As you move in the space you also create the connection between the different films.”Jesper Just, artist
Jesper Just became known some twenty years ago for videos in which tense psychological encounters lead to emotionally loaded scenes. The Exhibition space presents a continuous challenge and inspiration. Jesper Just organizes and designs a video installation into a set for the performance to be staged therein. This includes the choreography that guides the viewers’ way of engaging in the scene.One of the main ideas of his installations is the transformation of a passive onlooker into an active participant.
Candidate Exhibition 2021
ARS FENNICA 2021-exhibition opens at Hämeenlinna Art Museum on 15th October 2021.

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I just found out and ordered one from digikey. I don't know if I ordered the correct button? I know it is the same diameter as the "old" flat button. It has 4 lead, 2 for the LED and two for voltage. Digikey model EG5712-ND. It says it is for DC voltage. I don't know if that makes a difference for the shutoff function of the button itself. Any help?? thanks in advanceYou can get the button at places like mouser.com, digikey.com, automationdirect.com, probably many others, for about $10 each. I bought a Harbor Freight mini screwdriver set which came with the proper tool to open the swiper from the rear. The buttons are fairly easy to replace.


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Desk For Digital Artist. I know i've got a long way to go, but i believe. Ev's board digital artist workspace, followed by 654 people on pinterest. Such writing pads are not only. Phive) here is another fantastic and more affordable option. With this installment in the monthly “how i work as a digital artist” series, the focus will be on the computer. The slanted surface of the artist desk or drafting table caters to this issue perfectly. Updated oct 13, 2021 at 2:48 p.m.
Such writing pads are not only. Working on digital illustrations will no more be a tiring chore. I try to post as often as possible even with life in the way. Incorrect artist mapping on dsp's client relations october 07, 2021 16:18. Artist // hobbyist // digital art. Phive) here is another fantastic and more affordable option.
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My favourite thing to paint is environments, she says. An artist is only as good as his tools and his canvas, but creating the perfect. With this installment in the monthly “how i work as a digital artist” series, the focus will be on the computer. The body rotates and the lamp head swivels 180 degrees. Brosgol is an indie folk artist from new york, and she submitted the very first entry to this year's contest.
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“most commonly, people record with a computer and a daw such as pro tools, logic, ableton or cubase.” it has a simple interior décor with a framed picture on a wall, a desk, some shelves and some simple chairs. Working on digital illustrations will no more be a tiring chore. I love to draw people and characters too, but there is just something about painting wispy clouds and mountains. Most painters and graphic designers like to draw unique artwork no matter what the place they are in for example while taking a shower or enjoying rain outside. Ev's board digital artist workspace, followed by 691 people on pinterest.
That said, my current rig is a 2014. Lumiy lightblade 1500s (series 2) view details: His work takes many different forms, such as short films, music videos, commercials, digital art exhibitions, installations, and a variety of other platforms and media. If you’re on a tight budget, the phive desk lamp fits the bill. Such writing pads are not only.
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I am lucky enough to live in the seattle area, which is surrounded by gorgeous. Vintage wooden school desk digital art. It still requires many of the same skills and techniques as traditional painting (no, you can’t just create art at the click of a button. While this series is entitled “how i work”, i am going to be a bit less specific here because the specifics aren’t as important. 2d/3d digital artist station, wanted to take a pic before it gets taken down and rebuilt after moving.
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In this newly released lookbook, Designer Thebe Magugu combines his lastest two collections- Gender Studies SS18 and Home Economics AW18 -to explore traits that he most admires about woman. That of the powerful ability to possess both strength and vulnerability.
Being shaped by matriarchal figures in his own life, gave him early exposure to the co-existence of these supposedly contradictory forces .
With photographer Aart Verrips , he has created a personal short story: an ode to woman.
Shot in open fields using sculpted scarecrows as a symbol of merging past and future matriarchs. Take a look at the figures of fortitude in the gallery below.
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Matt Niskanen has been considered Washington’s number-one defender for years, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
I doubt anyone thought of Lars Eller‘s 2017-18 season — you know, the one in which he scored the Cup-winning goal — as a letdown. Still, he followed it up with a bounce-back outing that has me feeling real good about the future.
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Delhi confidential: Granny’s Smile
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi was seen rushing out of Parliament on Thursday with a beaming smile. Reason: she got a call from her MP son Varun Gandhi saying his eight month-old daughter Anasuyaa had started crawling. “I’m rushing home. I am dying to see her,” an excited Maneka said.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated noted Islamic scholar and peace activist Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, on being conferred the Sayyidina Imam Al Hassan Ibn Ali Peace Award at a function in Abu Dhabi. “Maulana Wahiduddin Khan’s knowledge and efforts towards peace make him one of the most respected scholars, admired all over,” he said. Later, he spoke to Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu who had called to extend condolences on the loss of lives due to the earthquake. “My gratitude to PM Netanyahu for his kind words on India’s relief and rescue efforts in Nepal, including help extended to Israeli nationals,” Modi said. Later, the PM also attended Lok Sabha and sat through the passage of the Finance Bill.
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi sitting through the passage of the Finance Bill, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge told the Treasury benches that so many of their MPs were present just because the PM was present. “Yeh log haziri dene ke liye baithe hain (These people are here to mark their attendance),” Kharge said. He then told Arun Jaitley that while he (Jaitley) may be able to have his way, not many other ministers can and that “not even a leaf moves” till there’s a signal from the PMO. The comment drew a wry smile from the PM.
Kamal Sakhis, the group comprising BJP women MPs and wives of their male counterparts, were quite impressed with HRD Minister Smriti Irani who hosted a dinner for them recently. It was not just the arrangements. Many of them said the get-together was the most elaborate and beautifully organised amongst the four such gatherings till now. Guests were particularly happy with the way Irani indulged with the children’s demands to get photographed with her. Although the function was not meant for children, some of the members had brought them along, and quite a few of them asked to be photographed with the minister. Irani obliged and there were quite a few ‘say cheese’ moments.
Rahul Gandhi’s absence from the social media has always been a topic of discussion, both inside and outside the Congress, especially since Narendra Modi, his main political opponent, is very active on Twitter. Things could change soon, however. Rahul is said to be considering opening a Twitter account as part of the re-branding exercise which is currently on. Rahul, who was seen as a reluctant politician, has transformed himself into a more active and aggressive leader since he returned from his 56-day leave. Many of the senior Congress leaders, the likes of Ahmed Patel, Digvijaya Singh, Shakeel Ahmad and its young faces like Manish Tewari and Ajay Maken are active on Twitter. Tharoor, for instance, has 2.96 million followers while Modi has 12 million.
Last month’s cyber attack on the website of the Controller of Defence Accounts had left Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar very unhappy. Crucial data pertaining to personal account details and identity number are feared to have been compromised during the attack, which is believed to have come from across the border. Parrikar has been inquiring about the security of the digital resources of the armed forces ever since. At a conference of Defence Accounts on Thursday, he reminded the officials about the attack once again and asked them to remain alert against hackers.
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THE GOVERNMENT has overturned local council objections to a fracking scheme in Lancashire, providing Britain’s shale gas industry with a big win, and signalling the government’s clear support for fracking.
Communities minister Sajid Javid’s decision provoked a furious response from opponents of the scheme who accused the government of ignoring local democracy.
Cuadrilla Resources will be allowed to drill four horizontal wells at its Preston New Road site near Blackpool, following Javid’s decision to accept Cuadrilla’s appeal.
Javid said: “Shale gas has the potential to power economic growth, support 64,000 jobs, and provide a new domestic energy source, making us less reliant on imports. We will take the big decisions that matter to the future of our country as we build an economy that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.”
But Caroline Lucas, co-leader of the Green Party, said Britain should be leaving fossil fuels in the ground, particularly if we are to meet the terms of the Paris Accord. Last month prime minister Theresa May said the UK would ratify the Paris climate change accords this year.
Javid deferred a decision on a second fracking site at Roseacre Wood in order to give Cuadrilla more time to provide evidence on road traffic issues and to allow other parties to make further representations.
In the wake of Javid’s decision, many are questioning May’s promise on Wednesday for the state to be a “force for good” to help working people.
In her speech in Birmingham, May said her vision was of a country “where everyone plays by the same rules and where every single person, regardless of their background or that of their parents, is given the chance to be all they want to be”.
An overwhelming majority of local people in Lancashire opposed the fracking scheme.

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I’m attempting to trace skirt pattern #145 in the winter 2014 issue of Burdastyle magazine. the instructions say to trace out pattern pieces 21 to 26 that are printed in black on insert sheets D1-D2. I’ve only managed to find pieces 21, 22 and 26. The remaining pieces, 23 to 25, are just not there. I have also noticed that another pattern, a dress #133, has instructions to use pattern pieces 21 to 25 printed in black on insert sheets D1-D2, pieces 23 to 25 of this pattern do not appear to be duplicates of the ones needed for the skirt #145. I’ve searched all the insert sheets in this magazine and cannot find any of the pieces.
I apologize for posting in this part of the forum but there doesn’t seem to be anywhere else to post something like this and have it looked at by someone in Burdastyle.
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“Nobody has greater respect for intelligence than Donald Trump,” President Donald Trump said.
President Trump spoke to reporters Thursday while still vacationing in New Jersey, and his comments had some people going 🤔 .
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Trump is still vacationing at his private golf club in Bedminster, but he was meeting with top members of his administration to address some of the more pertinent issues that have come up in recent days, including rising tensions with North Korea.
Earlier on Thursday, Trump said his comments promising “fire and fury” upon North Korea “maybe wasn't tough enough.”
And in a second conversation with reporters, he certainly did not back off his comments.
He was also asked about his relationship with Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whether he is considering removing special counsel Robert Mueller from the Russia investigation, and the administration's intent to crack down on leaks.
Here are some of the more bizarre excerpts from the 20-minute press briefing:
1. On his decision to ban transgender people from the military: “I think I’m doing the military a great favor.”
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REPORTER: Sir, why did you decide to announce the transgender ban reversal a couple of weeks ago? And are you betraying a community that you pledged to support?
TRUMP: No in fact, I have great respect for the community. I think I had great, or I have had great support from that community. I got a lot of votes. But the transgender, the military is working on it now. They're doing the work. its been a very difficult situation, and I think I'm doing a lot of people a favor by coming out and just saying it. As you know, it's a very complicated issue for the military, and I think I'm doing the military a great favor.
Of course, Trump's announcement in a tweet was met with widespread condemnation on the left, and left top military leaders scrambling to reassure their troops. Five transgender troops have also filed a lawsuit.


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When I first tried Gelli printing I didn't like it. Everyone was making look so easy but my prints looked like crap! I couldn't understand what I was doing wrong so I just figured it wasn't for me.
I put my Gelli plate away for about 6 months and even thought about giving it away. Crazy right! I'm glad I didn't because I now know what I was doing wrong and love making prints.
I decided to start printing with an idea in mind as opposed to just grabbing random stencils from my stash and hoping it would work out. I drew and cut out a simple bird shape to work from and started layering colors.
I tried to focus on using less paint on my plate. Lots of layers add depth and interest to the background. I played with masking and negative space. Cutting basic shapes from card stock is an easy way to highlight different parts of a print.
Above all I just needed to play and not judge myself so harshly. I threw on some music and just messed around.


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Observations on canals and rail-ways, illustrative of the agricultural and commercial advantages to be derived from an iron rail-way, adapted to common carriages, between Newcastle, Hexham, and Carlisle: with estimates. Also, 2nd ed., Report of Barrodall Robert Dodd, on a proposed navigable canal between Newcastle and Hexham
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52" Vizio Gallevia LCD HDTV
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The GV52LF turns any viewing experience into a work of art.
Welcome to how high definition should look. The Vizio Gallevia 52" Full High Definition LCD TV features the latest in Vizio's unique high definition design, delivering vivid and accurate colors, a wide viewing angle and a blazing response time. Featuring a piano black and silver cabinet design, removable speakers and optional wall mounting applications, the GV52LF turns any viewing experience into a work of art.
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Lottery is a popular game that involves purchasing tickets to win prizes ranging from small cash sums to expensive cars. In the US market, lottery operators use modern technology to maximize revenue while ensuring that all American players have a fair chance of trying their luck at winning big. In addition, a percentage of the proceeds from lottery tickets goes to good causes.
Despite these benefits, many people do not play the lottery as often as they would like to. This is because the odds of winning are usually low, making it difficult to justify the monetary cost of a ticket. Moreover, playing the lottery can become addictive and lead to compulsive gambling behaviours that may be harmful to one’s personal and financial health.
Some state and provincial governments sell their lottery games as ways to help fund public projects. For example, a lottery might help pay for kindergarten admission at a reputable school or an emergency vaccine for a rapidly spreading disease. While the money raised by lotteries does contribute to the overall budget of a government, critics argue that this is not always enough to offset their costs.
Lottery can also be a social activity that encourages interaction and provides a sense of community and belonging. For example, the NBA holds a lottery for its 14 teams to determine which team will get the first draft pick. This type of lottery creates excitement and anticipation among fans while providing the opportunity to improve the lives of those who win.

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According to a recent Ifop surveyonly 15% from French believe that the crypto-currencies are interesting savings investments. Among the young peopleIt is not surprising that it is near the double.
An Ifop survey conducted online in February 2023 for the Cercle de l’épargne indicates that 85% of French people find that it is not not interesting to invest your savings in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
In a similar Ifop survey conducted in early 2022, this figure reached 78% while the price of BTC was evolving around 40,000 dollars. At the time, it was therefore a little more than 1 in 5 French people who praised the investment in the crypto against less than 1 today.
More than half of those surveyed believe that the Livret A, life insurance and the rental of real estate are interesting savings solutions.
Responses regarding digital assets vary widely depending on age of those surveyed. Thus, the 18-24 and 25-34 years old are respectively 36% and 27% to find crypto an interesting investment. When the 50-64 years are only 7% to believe that this new asset class offers opportunities.
According to a study by Adan and KPMG published last year, 76% of French people have already heard of crypto-currencies and 8% have already made an investment.
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Brooklyn, New York record store Rough Trade NYC will host an ENSLAVED LP signing session this Sunday, December 11th following the previous evening’s massive ENSLAVED twenty-fifth anniversary concert at Gramercy Theatre. This all-ages Rough Trade event will open at 1:00pm; entry is automatic with the LP purchase of ENSLAVED‘s recently released The Sleeping Gods – Thorn reissue. This reissue of two ENSLAVED EPs arrives via By Norse Music, the Norwegian cultural group behind New York By Norse, a huge two-day event taking over Manhattan December 9th – 10th.
ENSLAVED released The Sleeping Gods – Thorn compilation last month. A full-length album comprised of rare material from 2010-2011, The Sleeping Gods – Thorn is a unique collection of experimental recordings connecting with the band’s early roots. The seven tracks comprising The Sleeping Gods – Thorn originally appeared on extremely limited EPs between ENSLAVED‘s Axioma Ethica Odini and Riitiir full-lengths and were recorded both in Solslottet Studio in Bergen, as well as the band members’ own studios and partly in the deep woods of Valevaag on the south-western coast of Norway. Like the songs themselves, the production is a mix of old and new; high tech and no-tech – a mix of concepts that have been essential in achieving the signature sound ENSLAVED has become notorious for today. Members Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson co-produced the material together with long-time collaborator Iver Sandøy. Tying he package together are the extensive liner notes Kjellson and a beautiful new layout by Costin Chioreanu of Twilight 13 Media (Roadburn Festival, Opeth, Darkthrone, At The Gates, etc.) whose mesmerizing new illustrations display a unique symbiosis between two of our times’ most exciting visual and sonic artists.
The Sleeping Gods – Thorn is available on limited edition blue vinyl (webshop edition), black vinyl, digipak CD, and digitally via By Norse Music. Order bundles are currently available at THIS LOCATION. Digital orders are available HERE.
Additionally, ENSLAVED issued their debut full-length, the now legendary Vikingligr Veldi, on vinyl for the first time ever earlier this Fall. The limited 2xLP gatefold edition includes a stunning new layout design by Z. Bielak (Ghost, Mayhem etc.) as well as four brand new illustrations specially made for this groundbreaking offering. Additionally, the record has been respectfully remastered for vinyl by Iver Sandøy preserving every bit of its original dynamics. ENSLAVED‘s Vikingligr Veldi, initially released in 1994, was co-produced with the legendary Pytten (Immortal, Mayhem, Burzum, Emperor et al) in Grieghallen, Bergen, Norway. The album features lyrics in Icelandic, and is a tribute to the Norse landscape, history, and mythology. The songs match these themes with long, horizontal songscapes, dense atmospheres, and winds from the past.
North American orders are currently available. For black vinyl, point your browser HERE. For white vinyl (limited to 1000 copies) go to THIS LOCATION.
Celebrating twenty-five years together, ENSLAVED will descent upon New York City for several special performances at Scandinavia House and the Gramercy Theatre in honor of New York By Norse this weekend. By Norse was founded by Einar Selvik (Fimbuljod Productions, Wardruna), Ivar Bjørnson (Peersen Production AS, Enslaved, BardSpec), and Simon Füllemann (AISA – All Independent Service Alliance LLC, All Access Agency). New York By Norse marks the second installment of By Norse events – significant international happenings designed to support Norwegian art, music, literature, film, and culture abroad. The Noisey-sponsored gala will find ENSLAVED joined by Norwegian folk collective Wardruna and includes unique art exhibitions, workshops and special showcases spanning over two days.
On Friday, December 9th, Scandinavia House welcomes Bjørnson and Selvik for a special evening that will introduce New York audiences to BardSpec, a new project from Bjørnson, and the music of Wardruna, Selvik’s vehicle for showcasing old Norse instruments and musical traditions. For this special New York By Norse event performance, Bjørnson will be joined for one song by Gorguts’ Keven Hufnagel and Steve Austin of Today Is The Day. BardSpec comprises Ivar, his computer, some keys, a few strings, a pedal or two, a video canon, and sometimes even a trapeze artist. The direction is dark, surprisingly rhythmic, and psychedelically hypnotic. In sound and concept, BardSpec is about minimizing, cutting away, subtracting, and meditating upon the simplest essence of things–the basic elements and building blocks that make up the whole.
On Saturday, December 10th, ENSLAVED will take over the Gramercy Theatre and play two very special sets – one focused on older material, and one highlighting their more recent musical machinations. Attendees can also expect art exhibition from Norwegian motion designer Kim Holm, performances by Selvik and Bjørnson’s project, SkuggsjÃ¡ (as well as a solo set from Selvik), and a Grimposium panel focusing on ENSLAVED‘s history. For further info go to THIS LOCATION.
ENSLAVED at New York By Norse:
12/09/2016: Scandinavia House:
8:00pm: Bardspec (ENSLAVED‘s Ivar Bjørnson feat. Kevin Hufnagel of Gorguts + Steve Austin of Today Is The Day)
Movie: London By Norse on screens
12/10/2016: Gramercy Theatre:
6:00 – 6:45pm: Grimposium: Celebrating ENSLAVED
7:30 – 10:30pm: ENSLAVED, “Then And Now” – Two sets, one night:
7:30 – 11.00pm: Live painting by Kim Holm where the art can be bought after the show at the ENSLAVED merch table, signed by artist/band.
12/11/2016: Rough Trade NYC
1:00 – 3:00pm: The Sleeping Gods – Thorn LP signing session


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Silver From a Scientific and Historic Perspective
Gold exists in the earth’s crust at five parts per billion; Silver is present at 15 times that. Silver appears to be in abundance, but demand is rising while production is slowing.
Humans have been extracting Silver for jewelry and coins as early as 3000 B.C. No one knows who discovered Silver, but it was German physicist Johann Heinrich Schultze who used Silver nitrate to invent photography in 1727. Since then, the lustrous Silver element has become even more precious as science and technology have discovered more and more uses.
In fact, Silver is an industrial powerhouse resource. Of all the earth’s elements, Silver is the best heat and electricity conductor and reflector of light. It also has antimicrobial properties. The many Silver uses include:
- Making mirrors, batteries and electronics, among other things
- Being woven into fabrics to prevent bacteria from building up
- Increasing the efficacy of pharmaceuticals
- Purifying water in third-world countries and hospitals
THE SCIENCE OF SILVER
The Silver periodic table placement is located in period 5 (horizontal row) and family 11 (vertical column). Elements are grouped according to electronic structure. While periods do not indicate similarities, families do.
Silver is in the coinage metal family along with Gold, Copper and Roentgenium. Shared properties include being inert, corrosion-resistant metals with low electrical resistivity. Copper is the cheapest of these while Silver is the most effective.
SILVER ELEMENT PROPERTIES
- The symbol for Silver is Ag. The Silver symbol “Ag” comes from the Latin word for Silver, Argentum.
- The Silver atomic number is 47, which is the number of protons (positively charged particles) in the nucleus.
- The molar mass of Silver is 107.8682 g/mol.
- The melting point of Silver is 1,763°F. That’s about a quarter of Tungsten, which has the highest melting point of all metals at 6,192°F.
- The density of Silver at room temperature is 10.49g/cm3. In its pure form, it is too soft for jewelry and tableware, so most of these products are a sterling Silver alloy (a combination that is 92.5 percent Silver plus another metal). Silver density decreases after melting to 9.32g/ cm3.
FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SILVER
- Most Silver is produced as a byproduct. Roughly 70 percent of the Ag element is extracted while mining for other elements like Gold, Copper, Zinc and Lead.
- Argentina is named for Argentum, the Latin word for Silver. Argentina is the world’s 10th largest producer of Silver.
- Silver is one of the few English words that are hard to rhyme.
- Silver has been used as coinage for thousands of years. It is so synonymous with money that “Silver” and “money” are the same word in more than a dozen languages.
Learn more about the current and historic Silver price.

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Charles Knox Robinson Wiki, Biography, Age as Wikipedia
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This session is "Answering Tough Questions: Consultations and Policy Development."
Presenters: Kenneth D. Crews and Jack Bernard
Description: As copyright librarians, we are sometimes asked to be involved with challenging consultations, projects, or policy development. In this session, we’ll identify ways to help efficiently guide our libraries and library patrons through these situations and establish balance between the rights of content creators and those seeking to reuse works.
Conference host, Carla Myers, reminded us that the copyright community is a welcoming one. She is thankful for those who are presenting this year and have presented in the three previous years.
Jack Bernard has done work with HaithiTrust.
This was a Q&A. Questions are in bold below.
Crews: What do we mean by tough copyright questions? Difficult? Unusual? Complex? Mysterious? The mythology of copyright? Questions can be tough because of sensitive situations, emotional investment, financial investment, etc.
Bernard: Tough could be because of a tight timeline or risk. It could be tough because we see a copyright concern, when the person who has sought us out does not. Context matters incredibly.
Crews: Some people are risk tolerant and look for forgiveness if something goes wrong. Others are not risk tolerant. Those are not risk tolerant will not be happy if contacted by a copyright owner. A publisher, for example, may not be risk tolerant because of their investments in a project. Risk changes depending on the situation and people involved.
Bernard: Risk is a X-Y graph. Risk is on the X-axis. The Y-axis is how likely someone will care. There could be more factors, but this is a simple way of thinking about risk. Are you willing to endure any transaction?
Crews: An additional variable on a scaleis decision-making. So not just one item, but making a decision that will affect multiple items. For example, deciding to digitize all dissertations for a university. Can you make sweeping decisions? We will error by being over protective or by being under protective. How big of a mistake are you willing to absorb? Who should make the decision?
Bernard: He talked about how complex dissertations are! They could include databases, for example. Our old fashion systems cannot handle those layers and layers of complexity.
Crews: And what will the university's alumni think about their dissertations being digitized? That adds to the complexity. Should you ask your alumni for permission?
Bernard: Don't ask for permission. BTW once a dissertation is online, search engines might find plagiarism.
Crews & Bernard: What if a person said they had a dissertation and no dissertation is digitized or discoverable...and the institution can't find it? Digitization finds a flaw in that person's past!
How do you evaluate risk practically? What considerations do you take into account? How to explain risk to people who do not understand copyright?
Bernard: We set standards at our institutions. Get to know the attorneys at your institution and have an open dialogue. It is perfectly fine that your interpretation is different than ours, but recognize that our standards and practices are different. Don't feel that you always need to engage in a copyright 101 or 501 class on the fly.
Crews: Think about a policy that has gone through a vetting process. The policy can be instructive and an educational tool. It also guides you. That policy then helps you address the person who has a copyright question. If that is not satisfactory, then the policy should tell them who to contact.
Bernard: Some of you might be "the copyright person." You might be reluctant to pass the question to someone else, especially if they are highly knowledgeable about copyright.
People who are really serious about this issues will be willing to invest time to improve the system.
Be willing to hire someone to help you develop policies, etc., if you need it.
Crews: He has been inside counsel and outside counsel. He noted that pressure is on the outside counsel more in assuring that the questions are answered properly. They are the last line of defense.
I think preservation questions under Sect. 108 very difficult -- where is the nexus with fair use?
Bernard: He started with Section 106 (of course!). It begins with noting Sections 107-122. Some of those things in Section 107-122 are fair use and some are not, but we're giving people rights to use.
Crews: Section 107 uses the word "consider". The four factors are to be considered. It does not give exact answers and many people had questions, which led to Section 108-122.
Section 108 let's libraries to make use of works in their collections in different, specific ways. The preservation statutes in Section 108 are specific, even if some words are not defined (e.g., library). For example, you can make preservation copies of unpublished works in specific circumstances. You need to work through the statute - slowly - and see what Congress wants you to do.
Bernard: Preservation is not a hard problem, but how to you use what you preserve? That is hard. Efforts to preserve things will not be the problem. But then there will be new appetites for how to use those works. That is where the challenges and potential problems will lie.
Crews: Section 108 in terms of preservation is pretty good, but it has limitations. He notes that some sections - like this - are the result of lots of lobbying. Congress does want to give the library useful exceptions, but various industries don't want Congress to give libraries too much power.
In 1998, there was an amendment to Section 108 to makes explicit the ability to make digital copies. Libraries wanted it to be explicit, but then Congress added text to make the entertainment industry happy (e.g., restrictions on the distribution of the high quality digital master). There are sections of this statute that need to be followed closely.
If you can fit your activity satisfactory into a specific statute, do it. But if your activity is not fit into a specific statute (108-122), go back to fair use. Evaluate whether if your activity can fit into fair use. Maybe yes. Maybe no. Maybe you need to modify your use.
Bernard: Sections 108-122 are designed to be easier than fair use. But remember you can do a fair use evaluation.
Section 107 is the trickiest for music! Bass line (Under Pressure) or chord structure? or remixes? or arrangements, samplings...
Crews: I don't know if that makes fair use trickier. What is the use?
Bernard: We spend more time romancing the issues. And there are music bounty hunters. Music has also gotten more complex.
The public performance rights for music have been cut up into small piece, which becomes problematic.
Both Crews and Bernard talked a bit more about music, based on comments in the Zoom chat. Bernard noticed that even sampling small pieces can get someone into trouble. Crews even mentioned Katy Perry and "Dark Horse."
[The conversation shifted to e-reserves, which was something in the session description.]
Crews: E-reserves! We think of this as a library question, but it's not really. It is not in Section 108.
Many universities and colleges have policies which the instructors and librarian use. Be wary of word count guidelines and simple answers. Can we use the four factors of fair use in this context? What are the details?
How much time will be spent thinking about fair use? Could the time and energy be offset by taking a different course? Can you be more creative? For example, rather than making copies of two chapters for each student in your class, buy a copy of the book for each student.
Bernard: Walked through a similar scenario. In his example, he told the faculty member to keep notes of how the decision was made.
If the book isn't in yet for a class, can a few portions of the book be made available for students?
Bernard: He feels this would be low risk. He also said publishers often will provide copies of introductory chapters, knowing that books are being purchased.
What is a public performance?
Bernard: Many places that seem very private to use are public places under copyright law. Private places are your house or your hotel room, for example. A wedding, which may be a private affair, are considered a public place.
Crews: The definition of "public" is troublesome. He notes the details (in the bold text below), which are often forgotten.
From Section 101:
To perform or display a work “publicly” means—
(1) to perform or display it at a place open to the public or at any place where a substantial number of persons outside of a normal circle of a family and its social acquaintances is gathered; or
(2) to transmit or otherwise communicate a performance or display of the work to a place specified by clause (1) or to the public, by means of any device or process, whether the members of the public capable of receiving the performance or display receive it in the same place or in separate places and at the same time or at different times.
Section 110 notes what can happen in a live face-to-face classroom. Section 110 exists to give greater certainty. It must exist, because the behavior - showing a movie in the classroom - could be a copyright infringement ("substantial number of persons outside of a normal circle of a family and its social acquaintances").
Bernard: Courts are likely to take a narrow view of what is private and an expansive view of what is public.
You don't have to be a lawyer to be knowledgeable about copyright and help your institution make thoughtful decisions. Copyright is not simple to apply, so learning and applying it is not for everyone.
Think about the whole ecology of your institution. If you are going to disrupt the ecology too much, your risk goes up.
Crews: Look at the statutes. Be flexible on what the words mean, especially those that are not defined in the law. Always give yourself an out, while recognizing that there are exceptions. Remember that there may be multiple routes to get to the use you want.
About Kenny Crews' background, @RateMySkypeRoom (a.k.a. Room Rater) on Twitter said: "Good depth. Horns.* We are pro duck. Lighting needs a tweak. 9/10 @ *Horns are not considered taxidermy which is the ultimate Room Rater violation."

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