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“The best way to reach someone who is Gen Z or a millennial is on their mobile devices. Specifically, on social apps.”
June 8, 2021 By Rich Porayko
Unprecedented times. It’s my daily mantra. Everyone is saying the same thing: it’s a mess. COVID continues to wreak havoc. Lead times are way out. There are glass shortages everywhere. Primaries are rationing allocations. Logistics is a nightmare.
On the bright side (I hope), there have been two price increases in six months. Considering that lumber has nearly tripled since falling off a cliff last March, this increase should probably stick for a while.
Labour continues to be a major pain point. It’s deja vu all over again with companies poaching workers on job sites with cash bonuses. How and where the industry looks to recruit people has changed. Chances are that you are old and reading this in a magazine or on a desktop computer. That’s okay, I’m old, too. I also know the importance of understanding the market I want to reach. In this case, 15 to 25-year-olds who think and behave very differently than myself and my peers.
At the recent BC American Marketing Association (re)Vision Virtual Conference, Phil Hsia, business solutions manager with Snapchat, had a fireside chat with Arak Bhokanandh, vice-president of digital for Clearly on marketing to Millennials and Gen Z.
“Gen Z now makes up 30 percent of the global population and will start to represent the lion’s share of commercial activity,” said Bhokanandh. “They are growing up in this internet and socially connected age. We look at their journeys and meet them where they are at.” (Please stop and read that one more time).
“At Snapchat, we understand the value of Gen Z and millennials,” said Hsia. “This platform reaches two out of three Canadians between the ages of 13 to 34. We do internal research to understand our audience and it always comes as a surprise how much they are involved in the current social situation. They have really leaned in. They want to make a difference. Gen Z and millennials are trying to change the world for the better.”
“This generation are truth-seekers,” agreed Bhokanandh. “They listen and care about social issues. They are holistic.” He said that this age group cares if a company embeds its values. “This generation has been even more selective in the brands and products they engage with. They care about social justice issues. They care and lean far more in. They want products with longevity that don’t have a harmful impact on the world.”
Bhokanandh told attendees that this generation is far more mobile. “Their device usage is more mobile. However, they are also mobile in their workplace and the way they go about their business. With the rise of the gig economy, they have a freedom of choice on how they earn their value.”
This changes how we communicate with them. “The reality is they want to get stuff done really quickly,” said Bhokanandh. “Their attention span, with all of the noise out there, is really short so any conversations or interactions with them has to be meaningful and direct.”
Bhokanandh emphasized to be far more and considerate in the social channels that we choose with regards to the generation that we are trying to reach. “There are always generational shifts and platforms of choice so it’s about meeting them where they are at.” In other words, what is the best way to reach someone who is Gen Z or a millennial? On their mobile devices. Specifically, on social apps where other people like them gather: Snapchat, WeChat, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and still even Facebook. Looking to recruit Chinese Canadians? WeChat may be your answer.
Young Canadians are only going to engage if they see the value. We understand what their needs are and where to meet them. Next issue we cover creating a message that resonates.
Rich Porayko is a professional writer and founding partner of Construction Creative, a marketing and communications company. richp@constructioncreativecom
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Season Five of Warzone is in full swing and as players get to grips with the high-speed train steaming through Verdansk, the notorious weapon glitch which mainly affects PC players continues to plague the popular battle royale title.
As players continue to experience the game-breaking glitch, Warzone developer Infinity Ward has confirmed that the studio is fast-tracking a fix.
This particular glitch blows the polygon of a weapon out of proportion when it renders, causing it to block the entire screen, leaving players as sitting ducks when it comes to engaging with an enemy.
First instances of the issue first arose when the Season 5 update went live across all platforms. Although the issue doesn’t seem to occur as frequently on consoles, the issue has been running rife on PC, with several prolific Warzone players expressing their frustrations regarding the glitch, and how long it has taken for a fix to be implemented.
The studio behind the Modern Warfare franchise has posted a Tweet stating that it is fast-tracking a fix which will see the issue resolved once and for all.
As of writing (August 14th) a release date for the fix has yet to be revealed by Infinity Ward. Perhaps it could come as part of the mid-season update, likely to go live towards the end of August, but we will have to keep our eyes peeled to Infinity Ward’s social channels.


Canberra will get its new rapid bus network two years ahead of schedule, with nine more direct routes starting next year
Canberra will get its new rapid bus network two years ahead of schedule with nine more direct routes starting next year, the Australian Capital Territory Government has announced.
The first stage of light rail is also on track for completion towards the end of 2018.
ACT Minister for Transport Canberra and City Services Meegan Fitzharris revealed the new network while opening the Dickson Bus Interchange recently.
“A new era of public transport in Canberra starts in 2018, making it easier than ever before for all Canberrans to get where they need to go,” she says. “Our upgraded network will revolutionise the way people use public transport in Canberra, taking cars off the road and increasing patronage across the city.
“The first stage of light rail will free up a million bus kilometres and we are putting those to work to deliver a faster and easier public transport network that will reduce congestion and protect our liveability as our city grows.”
The new integrated transport network will operate seven days a week across nine rapid bus routes.
Rapid buses will connect town centres, suburbs and the city, forming one of the most crucial pieces of Canberra’s future integrated transport network.
These services will run at least every 15 minutes along core transport corridors from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday.
All rapid bus routes will also operate over the weekends, with a general frequency of every 15 to 30 minutes.
Consultation on the broader network started in late October this year to help network administrators better understand how local buses, park and rides, active travel routes and more will connect to the new network.
Details of connections, routes and timetables will be subject to public consultation early next year.
Transport Canberra’s new rapid network is built around the Gungahlin to City, Fraser to Fyshwick, Spence to Canberra Airport, City to Lanyon, City to Woden, Belconnen to Gungahlin, and Belconnen to Watson routes.
The new rapid routes will be operational from mid-2018.
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Reports from Actionablecalls, Macquarie Group is downgrading the U.S. coal sector from Overweight to Neutral.
According to the report Macquarie said, "We are downgrading our ratings on the U.S. coal sector to Neutral from Overweight as we believe demand for seaborne metallurgical coal in China is slowing following discussions with Macquarie’s network of global physical coal traders and our commodity team. We have heard from Canadian producers that the Chinese have pushed back on deliveries and there appears to be an absence of new demand in Australia, suggesting that coking coal imports for September and October could fall sharply. The main export markets for U.S. coking coal of Europe and Brazil remain very weak and prices for spot met coal in the Atlantic Basin remain well below the Pacific Basin, limiting upside for U.S. companies."
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The year 2011 marked a major success for the global auto industry. Auto markets around the world began to stabilize in the first half of the year, only to see their sales quickly accelerate in areas like the United States and China during the second half. The final result was that 2011 as a whole ended up being the best year for car sales since 2008.
Perhaps unsurprisingly then, both the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit were rife with a dizzying array of new auto technologies, particularly in the realms of infotainment, telematics, driver assistance, and more. Specifically, a major emphasis could be seen from web-giants, such as Microsoft and Google, to accelerate the pace of in-vehicle content development, bringing drivers Web browsing options that were once relegated to the fast moving consumer and smartphone markets.
However, a big difference for 2012 than in years past is that the technology has moved past the novelty point and has become a key product differentiator, especially for a new generation of young car buyers who view networking and connectivity just as, if not more important, than fuel-economy, styling, and price. Chevy, for example, used the show to demonstrate both the Chevrolet Code 130R and Chevrolet Tru 140S (pictured right), two new stylish concept cars that include integrated networking were created using feedback directly from young car buyers.
As a result, 2012 is set to become the year that factory installed in-vehicle technology hits the big time. In fact, according to numbers from the U.S. Consumer Electronics Association, these systems will account for almost $7 billion in sales this year.
Examples include established systems such as the market leading GMs OnStar, Chryslers Uconnect and Fords Sync, all of which saw major refreshes at this years CES. Also, there were several newcomers, including Kias brand new Uvo eServices infotainment and telematics service and Mercedes-Benzs Mbrace2, the second version of a system that was first launched two years ago. Audi also announced its Connect System, which utilizes the latest Nvidia dual-core Tegra chipset. Slated to arrive in the 2013 version of theA3s, Audi Connect includes both A7 / A8 MMI knob integration and a dash-mounted 7-inch LCD screen.
It is not just the auto OEMs that are increasing their interest in the infotainment market; chipmakers are seeing the potential for revenue in this market and are responding in kind. For example, Texas Instruments had a major presence at CES 2012, showing off its latest OMAP mobile processors and C6000 Jacinto processor series, both of which are targeted at the infotainment segment with dedicated 3D graphics accelerators and processors for HD video support. In addition to processors, the increased digital content of the new networked car means that virtually all semiconductor categories will see major business from the auto market over the next few years. But the greatest growth will be seen in the areas of sensors, LEDs, displays, Flash memory, DRAM, processors, and wireless chips. According to market research firm Databeans, worldwide automotive semiconductor sales will reach a record high of $26.94 billion in 2012.
Although the industry is still probably some ways away from seeing the idea of car as a smartphone on wheels become a reality, this Januarys CES will most likely go down as the moment that those wheels were at least set into motion.


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[caption id="attachment_28478" align="alignright" width="177"] Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and registered dietitian Ellie Krieger teamed up with Feeding America to launch the Great American Milk Drive at City Harvest on April 2, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for MilkPep)[/caption] The nation’s milk processors and dairy farmers have come together with Feeding America to launch The Great American Milk Drive, a program to deliver milk to the 12.5 million hungry American families who depend on Feeding America’s food bank network. According to Feeding America, milk is one of the most-requested items by food bank clients, yet food bank clients receive less than one gallon of milk per person per year. The nation's milk processors and Feeding America, along with the help of ABC’s Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson, are encouraging consumers to donate milk to hungry families who need it most. The organizations have made it easy for people to buy milk and donate it to their local food pantry for as little as $5.00. All it will take is a simple text (text MILK to 27722) or click of a mouse: www.milklife.com/give. Every dollar collected will go to purchase and deliver milk to these hungry families via a partnership with Feeding America. The Great American Milk Drive will be supported with an industry-wide campaign , including TV spots, an online public service announcement featuring Ferguson, retail checkout programs and events in more than 10 cities.


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Reviewed 30 november, 2021
I stayed at this hotel in April, and had a good experience, so I also booked a four-day reservation in November, due to the hotel's great location, clean rooms and friendly staff. The hotel was not offering housekeeping in April, but since I was only there for two nights it wasn't an issue. I assumed that seven months later there would be some type of room housekeeping, but I was wrong. If I wanted towels or anything else typically refreshed by housekeeping, I had to go to the front desk to ask for it. I called the hotel two days before our November check-in because I had booked my reservation in June and wanted to be sure they had a room for me since I had an evening arrival. The person I talked to in Destin said that I would be staying in a suite since prices had changed since I booked. The suites I had seen during the first visit had a living room and separate bedroom, so I was looking forward to my stay. However, when I got my room assignment, it was not at all what I expected. Instead of the usual suite, they had given me a "suite" with two very small separate bedrooms. I asked to be moved to a real suite, but since they were all booked, I stayed in a regular double queen. The rest of our stay was uneventful. I probably would not stay there again, but the staff tried to be accommodating. Breakfast was a selection of hot items like waffles, sausage and scrambled eggs, and other choices, which were included in the room rate. However, I probably would not stay there again.
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The location was great, close to shopping, hotels and attractions. Staff was friendly and professional. Room was clean and had super comfy beds. Breakfast selection was great. Good selection of hot and cold foods. Would definitely stay again.
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the motel is under a lot of renovations at this time of year so there for things aren't what they usually are, but in this case they are doing very well. the staff here is always very attentive and helpful in all ways.
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The hotel staff was friendly and the room we stayed in was clean. We had a little trouble finding the entrance to the hotel parking area as our GPS was trying to direct us to the entrance that was closed for construction. But after about the third trip around the roundabout we finally figured out where the other entrance was. Other than an unexpected wake up call by the hotel room’s alarm clock going off at midnight (which I am sure was set by a previous tenant), we had a pretty restful, comfortable sleep. Breakfast was fine. Would have liked to have had eggs to go with the sausage, and biscuits and gravy, but otherwise good.
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|Reviews for Alexander, Son of Worf|
| misfiredcanon chapter 11 . 2/23/2013
Please to continue this marvelous story!
| LornaWinters chapter 11 . 2/18/2013
So glad to know that K'nera is ok, but how are they ever going to be together? *sigh*
Love this story!
| TheChibiKlingon chapter 10 . 2/18/2013
Yeeessssss romance :D but nooooo she might die D: I hope what happened to Alexander mother doesn't happen to K'nera (no sarcasm)
| LORETTA JEAN chapter 11 . 2/16/2013
THANK YOU, I READ, ENJOY AND THEN WAIT. THANK YOU FOR A GOOD STORY.
| LORETTA JEAN chapter 10 . 2/11/2013
I HAVE MISSED YOU. BUT NOTHING CAN THROW HARDER, FASTER OR MORE ACCURATE, THEN REAL LIFE. WE ALL HAVE BEEN THERE,DONE THAT, GOT THE T-SHIRT. YOU HAVE OUR KNOWING SYMPATHIES.
GOOD CHAPTER, I HAVE TO AGREE WITH HER LOGIC THOUGH, I DON'T THINK ANY OF THE REST OF THE CREW WILL THINK THEY BELONG TOGETHER AND THAT THEY SHOULD BE HAPPY FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. MIXING BLOOD WILL ONLY THIN THE KLINGON BLOOD MORE. ALEX IS HAVING TO PROVE HIMSELF EVERY INCH OF THE WAY. ALTHOUGH, KLINGON WILL ADOPT OTHER SPECIES YOUNG EASILY,FOR HER THERE IS ALWAYS AN OUTSIDER ISSUE. I AM THINKING CHOPPY BUT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THE RABBIT YOU PULL OF YOUR HAT. LOL
UNTIL NEXT TIME, THANKS, I LOVE YOUR STORY AND WILL BE LOOKING FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER. I HOPE ALL WILL RIGHT ITSELF.
| LornaWinters chapter 10 . 2/11/2013
YAY! An update! Glad to hear you're doing better!
Oh my gosh-talk about a cliffhanger! This was such an exciting chapter! I absolutely loved it! PLEASE update soon-I'm dying to know what's gonna happen!
Oh, yeah, your sentences are much better. I didn't have to re-read any of them this time! It's obvious that you put a great deal of effort into this chapter, both in its composition and in how it relates to the story as a whole!
Thanks for writing!
| IrishBug74 chapter 9 . 2/9/2013
Great story, can't wait for more!
| Lori Jean chapter 9 . 1/24/2013
I THINK YOUR STORY IS A GOOD READ,EVEN TWICE. HOPE TO SEE AN UPDATE SOON. YOU ARE DOING A GOOD JOB.
| LornaWinters chapter 9 . 1/3/2013
Um, as to improvements, there were a few times when I had to re-read sentences because there weren't commas to break them up. There were also some run-on sentences. I mention these points because they're things I have to watch for in my own writing. Fortunately, I have an excellent proofreader who helps me to catch mistakes. If you can find one yourself, it will help tremendously.
This was another well-told and engaging chapter! I love how you had Ezri contact Alexander. And, as I said previously, I love the way you're taking your time in rounding out the characters! You have a gift for storytelling, and it's awesome that you're working so hard to develop it! I'm really enjoying this story! Thanks for writing it!
| LornaWinters chapter 8 . 12/19/2012
Awwww! So sad! *sniff* Another excellent chapter!
I really like how cleverly Alexander defused the situation with Drex! Great job! Looking forward to the next installment!
| LornaWinters chapter 7 . 12/19/2012
First of all, I want to apologize for not R&R-ing sooner-busy time of year, you know.
This was a great chapter! I just love the way you're slowly unwinding the plot and developing each character! The conversation between Alexander and Lwanxana was cute-and I was hoping he was developing feelings for her-Yay! And the way you're revealing K'nera's past is really good! A solid chapter-and a very enjoyable read. And goodie goodie-I get to read the next one now!
| LORETTA JEAN chapter 8 . 12/16/2012
I WAS WONDERING IF YOU WERE GOING TO PUT IN THAT ABOUT JADZIA. WAS SO SAD WHEN THAT HAPPENED IN THE SHOW.
HOWEVER I REALLY ENJOYED ABOUT THE PART OF THE CONFRONTATION WITH MARTAK'S SON, IT WAS REALLY QUITE GOOD.
THANK YOU FOR KEEPING UP THE GOOD WRITING.
| LORETTA JEAN chapter 7 . 12/14/2012
GOOD FOR YOU FOR BRINGING OUT LWAXANA'S COMPASSION. IT WAS REAL EASY TO OVER LOOK IT SOMETIMES. I LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT CHAPTER. LWAXANA WAS A WONDERFUL CHARACTER IN A REALLY BIG WAY.
| Lori Jean chapter 6 . 12/11/2012
oooooh YOU ARE PIECING THIS TOGETHER SO NICELY. I FEEL LIKE YOU ARE READING ME A STORY AND ALL I WANT TO SAY IS "GO ON".
THANKS ...I AM RE READING EVERY CHAPTER AS IT COMES IN. THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOU DO.
P.S. PLEASE DON'T BE INSULTED BUT EACH CHAPTER IS BETTER WRITTEN THAN THE ONE BEFORE, MY GUESS IS A SHYNESS IS FADING. THIS IS VERY GOOD.
| LornaWinters chapter 6 . 12/11/2012
The parts with Lwaxana made me smile!
And I absolutely love the way you explained why Worf had sent Alexander away. This is a great story!

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The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department. The previous deadline (before it was extended) was Oct. 1.
BOISE — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this week the federal deadline for REAL ID, Idaho’s Star Card enforcement, is extended to May 3, 2023, due to COVID-19. The pandemic has impacted states’ ability to issue REAL ID compliant IDs with many driver’s license agencies operating at limited capacity across the country, according to DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas.
The Idaho DMV continues to urge Idahoans to get their Star Card before 2023. The Star Card, U.S. passport, military ID, or other REAL ID-compliant identification, will be required to board a commercial flight and enter a federal facility in May 2023.
Currently, more than 490,000 of 1.25 million licensed drivers in Idaho have a Star Card. That number has increased from just 70,000 in 2019.
“We are happy to see the number of Idahoans who have chosen to get a Star Card steadily increase, even during the pandemic, and we want to maintain that momentum,” said Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles Administrator Alberto Gonzalez. “Despite the deadline extension to 2023, please plan ahead and get your Star Card early.”
The Star Card has been available in Idaho since 2018. The transaction requires an in-person visit to a county driver’s license office and additional documents. The Idaho DMV strongly encourages Idahoans to use the “Add the Star” tool at itd.idaho.gov/starcard to learn what specific documents are needed, as they can vary depending on each person’s situation. More information, frequently asked questions, and driver’s license office locations can also be found online.
The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 as a result of the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses.” The act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards, and prohibits federal agencies from accepting licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards, for official purposes.


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After a wildly successful 10 years, the Houston Texans have parted ways with superstar pass rusher J.J. Watt. Watt reportedly asked for the release, as this gives him the ability to sign with any team he desires prior to the start of free agency. He might not be the player he once was, but Watt’s still a fantastic pass rusher capable of moving all along the defensive front. Every single team in the league would love to have him, but some teams have better chances of landing the five-time All-Pro. J.J. Watt wants a team that can pay him and give him a chance to win a championship, and finding a team that fits those needs might not be easy.
Which Team Best Fits J.J. Watt?
Tier 1: Most Likely Landing Spots
The Baltimore Ravens have a knack for getting their hands on great veteran edge defenders. On paper, the Ravens have one of the best all-around rosters in the league. Lamar Jackson is a great young quarterback, Mark Andrews is one of the best tight ends in the league, and the defense has playmakers at all three levels. Baltimore should remain Super Bowl contenders for the next couple of years, which will definitely be appealing to Watt. Additionally, the team currently has $28.9 million in cap space, meaning that they should be able to pay Watt whatever he wants to come over and compete for a title.
General manager Chris Ballard has done a wonderful job since arriving in Indianapolis. Taking over for a horribly incompetent Ryan Grigson, Ballard turned the Colts from a directionless mess into one of the most complete rosters in the league. He did all despite hardly spending any money, as the Colts are annually among the league leaders in cap space. The same holds true in 2021, as Indianapolis is projected to have $78.5 million in available cap space, according to Spotrac. If the Colts can convince Watt that they have a plan at quarterback, then this could be the most attractive landing spot in the league.
Los Angeles Chargers
Despite the underwhelming 7-9 record, the Los Angeles Chargers have a lot going for them. Justin Herbert took the league by storm last year, and he should be even better in Year 2. Now armed with a better coaching staff and several key players returning to health, it wouldn’t surprise anyone to see the Chargers in the thick of Super Bowl contention next year. Pairing Watt with Joey Bosa would give Los Angeles the best pass rushing duo in the league and would help take the annually-underachieving Chargers to the next level.
Tier 2: Possible J.J. Watt Team Fits
With J.J. Watt officially waived today, he can begin receiving calls from NFL teams. I'm told Watt wants to take the weekend before digging into potential options. Going to a contender will be important.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) February 12, 2021
The Buffalo Bills made it all the way to the AFC Championship Game in 2020, and that performance was no fluke. Even if Josh Allen takes a step back from last year, he’s still good enough to guide a loaded roster to a Super Bowl. The Bills have a fantastic head coach in Sean McDermott, a great supporting cast, and an easy path to a division crown. The only they don’t have is cap space, as Buffalo currently has just $3.8 million in available spending money. This is going to be the biggest obstacle in obtaining Watt, as other teams will have the ability to outbid Buffalo for his services. That said, Watt might be willing to take a little less if he truly believes Buffalo is his best chance for a title.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the best J.J. Watt recruiting tool in the world: his brother. T.J. Watt is one of the best defensive ends in football, and one could argue that he deserved Defensive Player of the Year honors over Aaron Donald. Combining the two Watt brothers would make a fantastic defense all the more dangerous, but, once again, money is an issue. Pittsburgh is currently $14.2 million over the cap, meaning that they probably won’t have the financial flexibility to get a big-name player like Watt. Restructuring Ben Roethlisberger’s contract will help, but it might not be enough.
The Cleveland Browns have the talent, coaching staff, and financial standing to make a serious push at J.J. Watt. Baker Mayfield finally lived up to this promise during the back half of 2020, playing like a true franchise quarterback and almost upsetting the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. However, the Browns share a division with the Ravens and Steelers, which might make Watt want to join a team with an easier path to a division crown.
Tier 3: Longest of Long Shots
New England Patriots
Tom Brady succeeded without Bill Belichick, but that doesn’t mean that the eight-time Super Bowl champion is a fraud. Belichick is still a fantastic coach, and his storied history to get the most out of his players should appeal to Watt. Additionally, the Patriots have a staggering $68.8 million in cap space, meaning that they’ll be able to pay Watt whatever he wants and have money left over. The biggest question is whether Watt views the Patriots as legitimate contenders. It’s basically impossible to seriously compete in today’s NFL without a top-10 quarterback, and the Patriots don’t have a path to one of those. The rest of the roster isn’t exactly elite either, although Belichick could partially address that with a massive spending spending pree.
This one is about money, plain and simple. The Jacksonville Jaguars successfully embraced the tank and currently own the first-overall pick and $79.6 million in available cap space. The Jaguars will shortly have their quarterback of the future in Trevor Lawrence and will spend the next few months trying to surround him with as much talent as possible. If Lawrence hits the ground running, then there is a chance that this team could make a push for a Wild Card spot. However, that is anything from a given, and Jacksonville would need to dramatically outspend the market for any shot at landing Watt.
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Carson Comedy Presents
Chris Franjola of Chelsea Lately and After Lately
At the Brewery Arts Center
Carson Comedy continues our new comedy series at the Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976.
Chris Franjola is a writer/comedian who began his comedy career on Long Island. Chris was a writer and a regular performer on E!’s hit show “Chelsea Lately” for 8 years. Together with the talented writing staff, Chris wrote over 1500 episodes while performing on the show more than anyone else besides Chelsea Handler and Chuy. During his time on the show Chris created some of the show’s most memorable characters like Gay Caveman, Bieber Man, Johnny Depp, Seventeen Magazine Players and many more. He also starred on the critically acclaimed scripted comedy series “After Lately,” which aired for three seasons on E!, he was the host of the Sons of Anarchy after show Anarchy Afterword, airing live on FX.
Last year Chris released his first comedy album “The Shallow End” which received rave reviews and stayed in iTunes Top 10 Comedy Albums for 5 weeks. Earlier this year Chris could be seen as a contributing panelist on The Josh Wolf Show on CMT and Funniest Fails on Fox. When he isn’t busy writing and acting, he’s performing stand-up on the road, headlining venues all over the country. Before Chelsea Lately, Chris wrote for other shows, including Family Guy, the MTV Video Music Awards, and the original Chelsea Handler Show. Chris can also be seen beginning in 2017 on the new Netflix show from the makers of Orange Is The New Black, GLOW.
For interviews, please call 775-636-5420
Event: Carson Comedy
Location: Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King St., Carson City, NV 89703
Date: Friday, April 28, 2017
Times: Doors open at 6:30pm and the theater opens at 7pm. Showtime 7:30pm.
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 the day of the show. Online service fees apply.
Ticket Information: www.CarsonComedy.com
Tickets are available for purchase at Breweryarts.org or in the Artisan Store at 411 West King Street.
For more info call the Brewery Arts Center office at 775-883-1976.
May contain adult content. Suggested age 18 and over. Comedians are subject to change. No refunds. For a complete Carson Comedy schedule, go to www.CarsonComedy.com.

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The Upside: Body of Work (re-broadcast 01.30.19)
This is a re-broadcast of my interview with writer Emily Bernard of January 30th.
I speak with Emily Bernard - the author of a new collection of essays: Black is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother's Time, My Mother's Time, and Mine. We are talking about writing, book launches, identity, motherhood, friendship, and more.
The music selections are inspired by the book, and feature songs of relationships, home, and personal journeys by Jill Scott, Wilco, Esperanza Spalding, and Akalé Wubé.
More about Emily:
Emily Bernard is the Julian Lindsay Green and Gold Professor of English at the University of Vermont. Her collection of essays, Black is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother’s Time, My Mother’s Time, and Mine, was released on January 29, 2019. Learn more at emilybernard.com
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- 9:01am The Waters of March by Susannah McCorkle on Jazz Moods: Sounds of Spring (Concord Records)
- 9:05am Nightshift by Commodores on Nightshift (Motown Records)
- 9:10am God Shiva by Meshelle Nedgeocello on Peace Beyond Passion (Maverick Recording Company)
- 9:35am The Eagle and Me by Shirley Horn on Songs of Lost Love By Shirley Horn (Fresh Sound Records)
- 10:10am We Were Rock & Roll by Janelle Monae on The Electric Lady (Wondaland Records)
- 10:28am This Isn't Our Parade by Santigold on Master of My Make Believe (Atlantic)
- 10:31am I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan on Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan Vol. 1 (Reprise Records)
- 10:35am Family Reunion by Jill Scott on Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2 (Hidden Branch Records)
- 10:40am Every Ghetto, Every City by Lauren Hill on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (Columbia)
- 10:45am A Place Called Home by PJ Harvey on Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea (Universal Island Records, Ltd.)
- 10:49am Girl Can't Be Herself by Alicia Keys on HERE (RCA Records)
- 10:52am I'm the Man Who Loves You by Wilco on Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (Nonesuch Records)
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Francis Lai was born on the 26th of April in Nice, under the sign of the taurus.Francis LaiFascinated by music at a very early age, he played his first scales in the local orchestras of his native region. Marseilles was where he discovered jazz and met Claude Goaty, a singer of popular songs in the 50s; he followed her to Paris, discovered Montmartre and settled there. Bursting with ideas and artistic movements, this was the district where he met the men and women who were to produce the musical works of the future. The “Taverne d’Attilio” at place du Tertre in Montmartre, was a favorite place of the talented and young Bernard Dimey with whom Francis Lai composed his first song, soon to be followed by a hundred or so others. After a short period with the orchestra of Michel Magne, he became Edith Piaf’s accompanist, and also one of her composers. He then met Pierre Barouh who introduced him to Claude Lelouch. Un Homme et Une Femme marked the beginning of Francis Lai’s career in composing music for films. Francis Lai has written the music for more than 100 films and composed over 600 songs. Stars from all over the world and the famous international orchestras have all recorded his music. After a triumphant tour of Japan, he took up a new and difficult challenge : enabling the music world to discover the electronic accordion. This was in London in 1974 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.According to his friends and colleagues, he is little known to the public because of his discreet personality and yet Francis Lai is the French composer of film music with the highest record sales in the world.Just a few examples include : A Man and A Woman – 5.000.000 copies, Vivre Pour Vivre – 2.000.000 copies, Love Story – 6.000.000 copies, Emmanuelle II – 1.000.000 copies, Bilitis – 7.000.000 copies, Les Uns et Les Autres – 2.000.000 copies. He has received awards from all over the world and in 1970 was presented with the most prestigious of all : a Hollywood Oscar for the music of Love Story.He has been married for 30 years and is the father of three children. Francis Lai plays tennis with great assiduity and has a passion for sport in general a world in which he has numerous friends. His musical tastes are very varied ranging from Miles Davis and Charly Parker style jazz to British music, Muse & Coldplay, and from contemporary music creations to classical – Mahler, Stravinsky, Bach, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Ravel, Wagner. Francis Lai is one of the pioneers in the creation of synthesiser sounds, samples and the use of ‘computer’ music. musicale.He composes only at night, a habit he has kept ever since he first started to write music.


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A 423,405 dollars bail was posted for former first deputy secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleg Gladkovsky. It was reported by the correspondent of 112 Ukraine TV Channel.
The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court arrested former deputy secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleg Gladkovsky for two months, with the possibility to be released on 400 000 dollars bail. It was reported by Interfax news agency.
As we reported earlier, Former First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleh Gladkovsky tried to leave the country, but he was detained by employees of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau.
"Gladkovsky just tried to fly out of the country, but he was not allowed to. He went to a restaurant on the Boryspil highway, where the National Anti-Corruption Bureau detained him," the journalist said.
It is worth noting that on February 25, journalist investigations Bihus.Info, Nashi Hroshi program alleged that Ihor Gladkovsky, the son of Poroshenko's close ally Oleg Gladkovsky, deputy secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), organized a corruption scheme to smuggle spare military-equipment parts from Russia in 2015.
State defense facilities purchased the smuggled spare parts from private companies linked to Gladkovsky and his friends at highly inflated prices. Ukroboronprom state concern knew the origin of the smuggled parts but agreed to purchase them.
Ihor Gladkovsky, along with Vitaliy Zhukov and Andriy Rogoza were supplying smuggled Russian components and components from the Ukrainian military units through straw companies at prices 2-4 times higher than those on the market.


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Winter driving tips offered in Fenwick
Winter driving tips were the topic for Sgt. William Boyden, public information officer for the Fenwick Island Police Department, at the town council meeting held Friday, Jan. 28. In light of recent snow and icy weather, he took the opportunity to make a number of recommendations for those in attendance at the meeting.
Boyden also noted that, with a large number of non-residents driving in and out the Fenwick Island area, it was particularly important for drivers not used to such wintery weather to practice driving in such conditions before taking to the town’s streets. He suggested they take advantage of empty parking lots in the area as a controlled environment to better learn their vehicles’ handling in slippery conditions.
For all drivers, Boyden recommended making sure to clear their entire windshields, as well as front and rear taillights, to ensure full visibility. A full supply of windshield washer fluid is also important, he said, to help clear salt and sand residue and ensure the greatest view.
Boyden noted that cell phones that are otherwise out of service and not under a paid contract with a cell phone company could still be used to dial 911 in an emergency, as long as they have power. He recommended those without a cell phone look to friends and family who were upgrading their existing phones to obtain an older phone for such emergency use.
Most importantly, Boyden told residents to not go out onto the roads in hazardous conditions unless they genuinely have to do so. To aid with handling, he recommended carrying extra weight in the vehicle, such as a large bag of cat litter.
If cars do begin to slide in slippery conditions, Boyden said drivers should make sure not to brake but to instead turn into the direction of the slide. To maximize safety, he also advised making sure to leave enough room between vehicles to ensure a safe stop.
Boyden recommended drivers use their headlights at full strength, rather than vehicles’ parking lights, as the parking lights can create deceptive perceptions of distance between vehicles.
Beyond the hazards of snow and ice, Boyden also noted for those in attendance at the meeting that deer were a particular concern for those driving during winter. He said areas to the north and west of Fenwick Island were especially known for deer crossing roads and advised strong caution for those driving between 3 a.m. and sunrise, as well as all times around sunset and sunrise.
Frozen pipes are also a common problem during the winter, according to Boyden. He said Fenwick Island police officers regularly find evidence of frozen pipes while making their rounds of the town. Boyden noted that the open, off-the-ground construction of many homes in Fenwick Island lend them to having their pipes frozen, particularly when water sources are not in regular use, such as when owners are out of town.
Boyden said he would keep a number of pamphlets with further tips for winter safety at the town’s police office. The pamphlets were provided courtesy of State Farm Insurance.


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While I was mostly busy with other things over the Christmas and New Year’s period, I’ve been managing to poke away at a couple of projects and have managed to complete another milestone on my Franz section house project, and now I have my first actual project posting of 2015.
The house is now painted, and has shingles applied.
The house was airbrushed white and the trim carefully masked and painted Southern Sylvan Green. I had a setback at this point that rather threatened to ruin the entire project – on one side I sprayed a little too heavily with the green and it leaked and spread under the masking. After venting some frustration (“Model Railroading is Fun”?? – MR’s old tagline) including some choice words that would have disappointed my mother, I tried to recover the project by scraping away some of the green paint, and repainting the side again with white to touch it up and once again masking off the trim and windows and then touching up the green.
I think I managed to not botch it too much the second time around. Phew.
The shingles are a heavy paper product from Rusty Stumps. They are pre-cut for a standard 3-tab shingle pattern and can be ordered with or without an adhesive backing. (Rusty Stumps has several different variations of shingle types available, and different colours are also available. Their dark green will likely come in handy when I build Hawk Junction station…)
You can see above that I have also been working on finishing off the assorted tool and speeder sheds with shingle roofing material as well (I actually completed a few of these over the Christmas season, and applied the last shingles to the section house tonight). Some of these small structures are known to have tarpaper/roll roofing but I’ve managed to source some photos here and there and some of the specific locations I’m intending these for (Franz, Mosher) had shingle roofing on these sheds. Even some of the different section houses had varying roofing and siding treatments, with some of them also having tar paper roofing as well. Franz however, is well documented as having normal black asphalt shingles.
All of the model structures just need a ridge cap applied yet to complete the roofing treatment.
Here we see what the Franz section house would look like in context with its storage shed, although you kind of have to imagine a forest around and behind it, a nearby outhouse, and chances are when I actually build Franz, you’ll end up looking at the back of the house from the aisle.
It’s taken a while, and had it’s bumps along the way, but I’m happy that these structures are really starting to look a bit more like the real ones they represent.
This week I’ve spent a few evenings finishing up this collection of small speeder and storage sheds. Roofs were installed on the three storage sheds and then all 6 structures were painted in the ACR’s standard white and green colour scheme.
The bodies were given a coat of white with the airbrush, and then I tried to carefully mask off the corner and door trim and touch it up with a fine brush.
These structures now just need to have shingle or roll roofing applied as appropriate to complete, other than a little bit of weathering/aging.
A little bit more work on these sheds this evening and the corners and door frames are all trimmed, and doors cut to fit the opening.
The doors are cut from a sheet of simple scribed siding (Evergreen “Car Siding”) to fit tightly into the door opening. The door frame is trimmed with .010x.060″ strip.
Unlike the speeder sheds, I added all of the corner trim after assembly using strip styrene. To do this somewhat balanced, I used a scale 1×4 strip (.011x.044″) first on the sides to cover the exposed edge of the front wall sheet, and a .010x.060″ strip on the front and rear ends, overlapping the edge of the side strip. This makes the overall angle of the corner trim about .060″ on the front side and .055″ on the side. Close enough to appear pretty square to the eye and look just right.
Here’s another grouping of small tool/materiel storage sheds, following a common ACR pattern. These storage sheds are commonly found with the section houses that dot the line at periodic intervals that once supported track maintenance workers. Below can be seen a classic example with the old section bunkhouse at Franz:
And this similar shed is almost obscured in the weeds and bushes behind Searchmont station, but appears to follow the same pattern and dimensions, although comparing photos of various sheds at different locations, some of the minor details like the position of doors (either centered, or offset to the left or right on the front of the shed) and windows (some on the rear wall as at Searchmont, and other examples showing a small window on one side of the shed) vary a bit from one example to the next.
Nathan Brown of the Searchmont Station Preservation & Historical Society was able to send me the following measured dimensions of the existing shed at Searchmont, which were extremely helpful in laying out the pieces for these sheds. Thanks Nathan for the data!
Here are the specs on the shed behind the station.
Door: 4ft 10inches from left
2ft 6in opening
4ft 4in from left
5ft 2 in from right
6ft 5in from the peak
3ft 5in from ground
2ft 8 1/2 in opening
shed size is 14 f 3.5 in x 12ft 4.5 inches
Armed with a collection of different photos of various section locations, and particularly of Perry, Franz, and Mosher, which locations I’ll hopefully include in my future layout, I was able to lay out three similar sheds. I don’t have shots that show all four sides of any of these structures but I do have at least one photo at each location showing the shed or part of the shed to know where the front door was located. Given the lack of photos of the rear and both sides, the small window locations were somewhat freelanced based on positions shown in collected photos of similar sheds at different locations. (Each shed has only one window, and on each of the three models below I located it in a different place, but always following precedents shown in prototype photographs.)

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Creditors of Britain’s oldest builder vote in favour of CVA
The creditors of R Durtnell & Sons, reputed to be Britain’s oldest builder, have handed it a lifeline by agreeing to support a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), giving it more time to pay off its debts.
The Kent-based company, founded in 1591, hit the headlines after Brighton & Hove City Council claimed in July that it had ceased to trade. The council announced that it was exploring options to replace Durtnell on the refurbishment of its Grade-I-listed Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre project.
But now Companies House documents show that Durtnell agreed a CVA with a group of companies to which it owes nearly £7.4m on 25 July. Brighton & Hove Council, which is claiming £795,000 from Durtnell, was one of the organisations to vote in favour of the move.
R Durtnell & Sons’ annual accounts for the year to 31 December 2017 described economic conditions as “very challenging” as it revealed an increase in turnover from £41.6m to £51.9m at the same time as it fell into a £700,000 pre-tax loss.
Its balance sheet showed that net assets fell to £913,000, half the £1.8m in net assets it held the year before.
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Argos launched an online clearance sale, with discounts of up to 39% on large appliances including refrigerators and freezers, dishwashers, ovens, cookers and washing machines
Alexander McKeever is an independent researcher and master student of the CUNY GC Middle East Research Project. He can be found on Twitter @AKMcKeever.
From eastern Aleppo to Raqqa to Mosul,
Sugar goes through a complicated process before it reaches the kitchen. What used to be a labor-intensive and potentially dangerous process of turning sugar beets from whole beets into packaged sug
A 35-year-old Czech network engineer who is interested in military history, space and electric vehicles.
Written in collaboration with @SCW_Nuggie.
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Justin Seitz is a Canadian security consultant and the author of two computer hacking books published by No Starch Press. He blogs on AutomatingOSINT.com and can be found on Twitter @jms_dot_py.
On the evening of October 23, 2004, Milwaukee Police Officer Andrew Spengler hosted a housewarming party. Katie Brown and Kirsten Anthonyson brought two of their own friends: the biracial Frank Jud
Christo Grozev is Bellingcat's chief Russian investigator, focusing on security threats, covert operations outside the territory, and information weaponization. His investigation into the identity
On Sunday morning, Winton Circuit was another glorious morning, because before the first round of the Mi-Bike Australian Superbike Championship in 2021, the track was full of expectations.


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Hundreds of mulberry trees in Athens have been decimated by the wood borer insect Xylotrechus chinensis and many more have been infected, municipal plant specialists said on Tuesday.
According to the experts, out of 25,000 mulberries growing within the administrative boundaries of the municipality, about 1,300 trees have been affected, of which 300-350 have already died or have suffered so much damage that they need to be cut down.
Athens Deputy Mayor for Greenery and Lighting, Sakis Kollatos, spoke of "an environmental disaster."
To address the problem, the municipality of Athens contacted the Agricultural University of Athens, the Benaki Phytopathological Institute and the Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, all of which suggested a series of measures.
These include plans to urgently assign specialized companies to cut down highly infected trees, prune the remaining ones and destroy this biomass containing insect populations.
At the same time, authorities will replace the cut trees with new ones, choosing the appropriate type with the assistance of the same scientific bodies.
Mulberry trees line some of the capital's major streets, such as Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, and were planted for their resilience and environmental benefits.


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How Fort Lauderdale’s Galt Ocean Mile Came to Be
In 1913, Arthur Galt, a Chicago lawyer purchased an 8,000 acre tract of land along Florida’s coast. At the time, nobody could have imagined that a portion of his beachfront property would become Fort Lauderdale’s prestigious Galt Ocean Mile. In the early 20th century, when he purchased his property, segregation was still in full force in the South. His property was considered so insignificant by city leader’s that it was the only piece of the beachfront that the city’s black population was allowed to use. That all changed, of course, during the Wade-Ins of the Civil Rights movement, but that is another story all together!
Getting back to Arthur Galt…he cashed in about ten years before the height of the Civil Rights movement. In 1953 he sold a portion of this property, including the beachfront, to Coral Ridge Properties for $20 million dollars. This land sale was the largest real estate land deal in Florida at the time. Soon after the purchase, Coral Ridge Properties began to develop the area.
In 1960 they built the first condominium high-rise, the Edgewater Arms. After the Edgewater Arms was built, Galt Ocean Mile began to rise vertically. Today it is home to over 20 beachfront condominium buildings. The Mile stretches from Oakland Park Boulevard to Flamingo Avenue and boasts the city’s most inexpensive, yet exclusive, beachfront real estate.
Condos for Sale
At the time of the publication of this article beachfront condos on The Mile were available for the following prices :
One bedrooms :
- From $229,900 for a one bedroom at the Royal Ambassador to $539,000 for a one bedroom at the Plaza South.
- The average price per square foot for a one bedroom on Galt Ocean Mile was $312.24.
Two bedrooms :
- From $348,880 for a two bedroom at Galt Towers to $925,000 for a two bedroom at South Point
- The average price per square foot for a one bedroom on Galt Ocean Mile was $367.48
For prices of 3 bedroom or larger apartments, or for more up-to-date information about condominium options available on The Mile, contact me directly, Désirée Avila, your local Realtor and lifetime local resident :

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A sense of empathy is SUPT (NS) Azrin bin Abdul Rahim’s tool of choice when counselling PNS officers charged with disciplinary and criminal offences.
In May, HomeTeamNS took home the Friend of Heritage award at the National Heritage Board’s annual Patron of Heritage Awards.
With National Day just round
the corner, test yourself to see
if you’re indeed a true-blue Singaporean who’s clued in on the country’s colourful culture and history.
According to CPT (NS) Shaan Akhtar, National Service isn’t meant to scare people away but to bring out the best in an individual. Here are his tips for maximising the unforgettable life experience.
During the recent NS Commanders’ Dialogue Session, SCDF Marine Command’s plans to innovate and meet future challenges were revealed.
Home Team NSmen and NSFs battled it out at the Most Supportive Division (MSD) Bowling Competition 2018.
They came, they met, and they signed on the dotted line for world peace. But what went into keeping US President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un safe during their rendezvous in Singapore? Here’s some action that our Home Team officers were privy to.


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If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. 85% of Americans will experience low back pain sometime in their lifetime and accounts for 25% of lost workdays. Fortunately, most occurrences of low back pain go away within a few days. 95% of the patients will recover in the first 12 weeks of the onset of the low back pain. Some causes of back pain can become more serious if left untreated. The long-lasting back pain or chronic back pain is measured by duration — pain that persists for more than 3 months is considered chronic. Chronic low back pain can be more difficult to cure, especially if adhesions develop.
Chronic causes of back pain are related to 3 areas of the spine. The front part of the spine contains the disc, disc space, and body of the vertebra. The middle portion of the spine contains the spinal canal, spinal nerves, and spinal fluid. The back part of the spine contains the facet joints, ligaments, and muscle. Any one of these elements or combination of these elements can cause back pain in patients. The facet joints are a pair of small joints in the back part of the spine. They are responsible for most of the motion of the spine and a significant amount of the arthritis that occurs in the spine. They are usually the safest site in the spine to reduce or eliminate the source of the pain generation. These joints are the most common area of the body that can be made numb for pain relief. Each facet joint is connected to two medial branch nerves that carry signals, including pain signals, away from the spine to the brain. The sacroiliac joints are located at the lowest part of the spine, between the sacrum and ilium in the pelvis, and are also connected to nerves that carry signals to the brain. The pain signal from these joints can be interrupted to the brain and eliminating the perception of pain by destruction of the nerves. The facet joints and sacroiliac joint nerves are responsible for sensation to these joints and are not involved in walking, bladder/bowel function, or sexual function. The nerves can be destroyed by simple techniques, however world wide the most common method is radiofrequency ablation. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the facet joint nerves is also known as rhizotomy or “burning” / “zapping” of the facet joint nerves. In this non-surgical procedure, radiofrequency waves are delivered by simple needles causing the surrounding tissue to heat up with the goal of interrupting pain signals to the brain. RFA typically targets pain from in the neck or lower back, and the sacroiliac joints, which can contribute to chronic spine pain. Treatment options start with the less aggressive therapies such as anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, manual therapy, pain medications, oral steroids, and staying mobile with activities of daily living. If the less aggressive therapies are ineffective, then the RFA can be considered. After the RFA, the recovery period is minimal. Since the technique is performed through needles at times with sedation, there are no incisions that require healing. Patients often return to work the next day or the following day if they have not experienced a temporary flare-up of pain. The facet joint and sacroiliac joint nerves are peripheral nerves which can grow back anywhere between 4 months to 2-1/2 years later with an average around 12 months. For some patient’s, the RFA offers permanent pain relief. If the pain were to return, the RFA can be safely repeated. RFA can offer significant pain relief in patients without pinched nerves or unstable spines.
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This magnificent roundhouse near Boston in Lincolnshire was inspired by the misty Fenlands
The Lincolnshire round house featured on Grand Designs in 2019. She sings in a rock band and practises Zen philosophy; he’s a self-confessed workaholic. But when it came to building their magnificent roundhouse near Boston in Lincolnshire, thoroughly modern couple Amy, 39, and Paul Wilkinson, 46, found inspiration in the misty Fenland past.
Unique circular design
‘When we set out, we initially thought of a large log cabin design,’ says Paul, a property developer and entrepreneur.
‘But then we were informed that to gain planning permission in this rural setting it would have to be something unique. So, with our love of history and the Celts, we thought we would bring the Celtic round house into the 21st century.’


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At EA's gamescom press conference today in Cologne, Germany, it was revealed that just about all of the cars will be unlocked from the start of upcoming racer Need for Speed: Most Wanted. So, no more unlocking.
Wait, what? I'm so used to unlocking cars that I likely go nuts with all the choices.
The Autolog will also be returning, and will update with every race you do, with in-game billboards updating during races with realtime information. The same info will go up into the cloud, allowing all players to get at each other's times, regardless of platforms. The magic of the cloud also allows players to earn multiplayer points from all related devices, including computers, mobile and Vita.
Finally, multiplayer was teased in a brand new trailer from gamescom, shown above. It's not the greatest trailer ever, but you know multiplayer is going to be great anyway.
Multiplayer competitions can be set up with post-able billboards. If you want to go up against someone else's record, just smash through their billboard. So weird.

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Forecasters warn eastern U.S. of coming 'Frankenstorm'
WASHINGTON -- An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling "Frankenstorm" is likely to blast most of the East Coast next week, focusing the worst of its weather mayhem around New York City and New Jersey.
Government forecasters on Thursday upped the odds of a major weather mess, now saying there's a 90 percent chance that the East will get steady gale-force winds, heavy rain, flooding and maybe snow starting Sunday and stretching past Halloween on Wednesday.
Meteorologists say it is likely to cause $1 billion in damages.
The storm is a combination of Hurricane Sandy, now in the Caribbean, an early winter storm in the West, and a blast of arctic air from the North. They're predicted to collide and park over the country's most populous coastal corridor and reach as far inland as Ohio.
The hurricane part of the storm is likely to come ashore somewhere in New Jersey on Tuesday morning, said National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecaster Jim Cisco. But this is a storm that will affect a far wider area, so people all along the East have to be wary, Cisco said.
Coastal areas from Florida to Maine will feel some effects, mostly from the hurricane part, he said, and the other parts of the storm will reach inland from North Carolina northward.
Once the hurricane part of the storm hits, "it will get broader. It won't be as intense, but its effects will be spread over a very large area," the National Hurricane Center's chief hurricane specialist, James Franklin, said Thursday.
One of the more messy aspects of the expected storm is that it just won't leave. The worst of it should peak early Tuesday, but it will stretch into midweek, forecasters say. Weather may start clearing in the mid-Atlantic the day after Halloween and Nov. 2 in the Northeast, Cisco said.
"It's almost a weeklong, five-day, six-day event," Cisco said Thursday from NOAA's northern storm forecast center in College Park, Md. "It's going to be a widespread serious storm."
With every hour, meteorologists are getting more confident that this storm is going to be bad and they're able to focus their forecasts more.
The New York area could see around 5 inches of rain during the storm, while there could be snow southwest of where it comes inland, Cisco said. That could mean snow in eastern Ohio, southwestern Pennsylvania, western Virginia, and the Shenandoah Mountains, he said.
Both private and federal meteorologists are calling this a storm that will likely go down in the history books.
"We don't have many modern precedents for what the models are suggesting," Cisco said.
It is likely to hit during a full moon when tides are near their highest, increasing coastal flooding potential, NOAA forecasts warn. And with some trees still leafy and the potential for snow, power outages could last to Election Day, some meteorologists fear.
Some have compared it to the so-called Perfect Storm that struck off the coast of New England in 1991, but Cisco said that one didn't hit as populated an area and is not comparable to what the East Coast may be facing. Nor is it like last year's Halloween storm, which was merely an early snowstorm in the Northeast.
"The Perfect Storm only did $200 million of damage and I'm thinking a billion," said Jeff Masters, meteorology director of the private service Weather Underground. "Yeah, it will be worse."
But this is several days in advance, when weather forecasts are usually far less accurate. The National Hurricane Center only predicts five days in advance, and each long-range forecast moves Sandy's track closer to the coast early next week. The latest has the storm just off central New Jersey's shore at 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
As forecasts became more focused Thursday, the chance of the storm bypassing much of the coast and coming ashore in Maine faded, Cisco said.
The hurricane center's Franklin called it "a big mess for an awful lot of people in the early part of next week."
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Farmer shares knowledge in South America
WHITE HALL — A Greene County farmer had the chance to see how Brazil and Argentina are making a major impact on the global market in exporting grain.
Chad Schutz of rural White Hall was among 13 members of the Illinois Farm Bureau who visited Brazil and Argentina between Jan. 21 and Friday.
Fifty years ago, the United States led the world in exporting corn, soybeans and soybean products. Since then, Brazil and Argentina have become important producers and traders of those crops. Argentina is now the No. 1 exporter of soybean meal and soybean oil. Brazil has expanded soybean production and exports at an accelerated pace, with China as a major customer. While the United States is still the biggest exporter of corn and soybeans, its share of both is trending down.
One of the first places the Illinois Farm Bureau group toured was a grain-loading facility on an Amazon River tributary in Brazil.
“We were amazed at how much money private companies have invested in this grain operation,” Schutz said. “Everything was state-of-the-art and fast. It was only for soybeans. They don’t grow corn to export, but it was difficult for us to comprehend the distances the Brazilians were hauling the soybeans.”
Schutz said most of the newer and larger soybean farms are about 1,200 miles from the nearest Atlantic Ocean port.
“That’s why they built this modern grain facility on a river that flows into the Amazon and on to the Atlantic,” he said. “What’s hard to believe is that trucks haul the grain over about 600 miles of dirt roads to the grain elevators and then the grain goes another 600 miles to the ocean. It made me appreciate what we have here.”
Schutz said he was enlightened to learn that Brazilian and Argentine farmers deal with similar environmental regulations that American farmers face.
“I went there with the impression that they could farm any land they wanted, but to our surprise, depending on what region they were in, they had to leave between 35 and 50 percent of the land in its natural state,” he said.
Schutz said more and more Brazilians are beginning to raise livestock.
“We saw some cattle feed lots, but the major expansion was in hogs and chickens,” he said. “Brazilians are looking for any way to further process their growing soybean production.” He said they are crushing soybeans to extract the plant’s oil and using the byproduct to feed their livestock.
Schutz also said that he and his group were amazed at the number of young farmers they saw in Brazil and Argentina.
“We met a number of farmers who were in their early 30s and operated very progressive farms,” he said. “There is a huge regional difference in the size of farms in Brazil and Argentina.” He said the smallest farm in Brazil that the Illinois Farm Bureau group visited was about 400 acres and the largest was 60,000 acres.
“I think one of the major takeaways we had from the trip was that with America’s infrastructure, American farmers will stay competitive far into the future,” Schutz said. “One of the South American farmers told a small group of us, ‘When you guys have a good year, you buy a new truck. When we have a good year, we go see how farmers around the world are farming.”
Greg Olson can be reached at 217-245-6121, ext. 1224, or on Twitter @JCNews_Greg.

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A number of drugs can affect potassium levels by a variety of different mechanisms. Diuretics remain the most important cause of drug-induced alterations. ACE inhibitors may produce hyperkalaemia, particularly in patients with autonomic neuropathy, adrenal insufficiency, renal impairment and when used in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Cathartic and/or diuretic abuse should be suspected when hypokalaemia occurs in young patients suspected of having an eating disorder. NSAIDs may occasionally produce hyperkalaemia, particularly in patients with renal impairment or when used with ACE inhibitors.
Sympathomimetics and theophylline derivatives may lower serum potassium levels, but this is usually only of clinical significance when overdosage occurs.
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As a Survivor of USA gymnastics, she is currently fighting the Olympic giant in bankruptcy court. Through her “Live Like and Acrobat Podcast” Shenea Stiletto reveals the similarities between the circus environment and the gymnastics environment and strives, through her numerous media projects, to bring light to the humanity of those that work and compete in these systems. “It’s really not even about making it into the top one percent; even those with a lot of clout within the circus industry lose out horribly” she explained. “And we saw during the pandemic that as a circus industry that brings in billions for the entertainment industry at large, that we for the most part are left high and dry.”
Shenea Stiletto knows that only the unionization of the circus industry will bring about real change through government regulations and policies.
“It’s been hard speaking about issues like these within the industry while I`m still working in it myself, but something must change. Circus artists and the vast circus community, can no longer allow ourselves to be exploited endlessly for the benefit of larger entities and corporations without any autonomy. There are a multitude of issues that I address in the “Live Like An Acrobat” podcast because the circus industry is so complex. Yes, Circus Arts is a tough business, and yes, it should receive the respect of other art forms that have actual recognition on a legislative level. My podcast, “ Live Like An Acrobat” is my gift to the circus industry that I love wholeheartedly, and to which I have contributed to with every facet of my life alongside countless others who have literally made this industry what it is."
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Claudine Barretto Opens Up About The Barretto Clan And Raymart SantiagoClaudine Barretto is saddened by the fact that she lost communication with her nieces--Claudia, Julia, Danny and Dominique. She said that she treated those children as her own, and she just hopes they will remember her as the "best tita [aunt] forever."
She prays that all the love she invested on her nieces would be remembered in these trying times. Claudine maintained she is proud of her nieces, and there's nothing in the world she wouldn't do for them. As opposed to reports that said she doesn't want Julia, now a contract star of ABS-CBN (her former network), to succeed, the actress said she even wants them to succeed more than she did.
Her children Sabina and Santino last saw their cousins last year, before the feud among the Barrettos was fueled by the verbal war between Claudine and Gretchen and Marjorie. Even their parents were dragged into the issue.
Claudine said she repeatedly explains the situation to Sabina and Santino, and although they weren't able to understand the circumstances yet, the actress bought books, consulted a child psychiatrist and joined their local church to help her children with understanding what's happening.
"And I keep on telling them na it’s not their fault and maybe someday… I know someday maaayos din ito, it will pass. I always tell them that. And I tell them na I will always be here to protect them. And habang nandito ako, no one’s gonna harm them."
Having mental illness
Claudine denied rumors that she needs institutional help because of mental illness. She said she doesn't mind these issues, and just focus on her children. In fact, she's even an officer at Ateneo, where her kids currently attend.
There were a lot of her friends who stood by her through these tough times, so she was able to let go of those who do not have her best interest at heart. As a Christian, she learned about removing the bad things in her life, so God can provide what’s better.
If she really has mental illness, why are her children with her? she asked. Sabina and Santino are both straight-A students.
"Hindi ko masasabing ako lahat yun. Matatalino talaga yung mga anak ko, masisipag sila. Pero natutukan ko po sila. Yun lang naman po yun. So, kung sinasabi nila na mapaggawa ako ng kuwento at nasisiraan ako ng isip, e, guni-guni na lang ng ibang tao yun."
Now that she is in the middle of such trials, Claudine said she learned who she can trust and who she cannot. She also learned to stand up for herself and to fight only for the people worth protecting.
It is also important to protect one's dignity and worth, she added. Now, the actress is hunting for a new house since she doesn't want to return to hers and Raymart Santiago's marital home in Marikina City.
The actress may transfer to one of her condominium units that she acquired when she was still single. Asked if she will file an annulment case against her estranged husband, the actress said it is up to Santiago to spend money on that.
Claudine and Santiago have been married for 11 years. They didn't enter into a pre-nuptial agreement, which means their properties are all conjugal. The actress said Santiago doesn't want to sign their separation of assets just yet. He hasn't even signed her insurance, the actress claimed.
But for now, Claudine doesn't want to think about the separation of their assets. They also have a restaurant together--the "Red Garlic."
"I hope naman na kahit paano may kabutihan pang natitira sa taong minahal ko, sa taong nakilala ko, si Raymart na nakilala ko. Na ibigay na lang niya sa mga anak niya… tutal wala naman siyang naibigay.”
Santiago was the one who paid for the tuition fees of their children last year. This year, he also beat Claudine to paying it. The actress, however, said she was the only one who has a trust fund for their kids. Santiago has not provided anything.
What Claudine is asking is just for Santiago and his family not to interfere into the assets she already saved for their children.
Claudine said she invited Santiago and the rest of his family during Sabina's birthday party. None of them attended. She even showed a copy of the text messages she sent to Santiago, his sisters, brothers and mother.
They didn't even greet the kids or send any gifts, the actress said. She added that's very unlike Santiago because he used to be a good father--even giving flowers to Sabina every Valentine's Day.
"Hindi ko alam kung anong pumasok sa kanya o kung ano bang nangyayari. But ang pagkaalam ko, mabuti siyang ama. Kung ano ang nangyayari sa kanya ngayon, hindi ko alam."
For now, Claudine doesn't want to talk about the case because as she repeatedly told the press, she doesn't want to put down Santiago in the eyes of her children.
Message to the Santiagos
She told the Santiago family not to push her to the wall and just to accept whatever she will tell because she knows what they did to Paoie, the daughter of actress Sherilyn Reyes and Jun-Jun Santiago.
Claudine said it doesn't surprise her that Paoie is now with Reyes. When asked to give further details, the actress said she will divulge everything she knows when the Santiago family pushed her more.
Does she still love Santiago?
"How can you love somebody who says na mapaggawa ka ng istorya when all I said ayokong siraan ang asawa ko bilang respeto, in spite and despite of everything he has done to me and my children. Galit na galit na ako! Manginig na siya!”
Claudine said she's going to stop protecting Santiago's image because she doesn't want her children in the future to know that they spoke ill against their mother but she stillt tried to put their father on a pedestal.
"And they want sole custody? Ano pa kung ibibigay ko ang mga anak ko sa kanila? Ano pang paninira ang sasabihin nila? Gaya ng sinasabi nila tungkol kay Sherilyn noon? I’m not gonna allow that. Try me."
When asked about her reaction, Reyes refused to comment because everything is peaceful now. She said it's better if she just remains mum about the issues Claudine is currently in.

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