Steven King II appears in Toledo Municipal Court with attorney Pete Rost, left, on Tuesday. He was charged with obstructing justice in the disappearance of 19-month-old Elaina Steinfurth.
A man accused of lying to police during the investigation of a missing East Toledo toddler remained in the Lucas County jail Tuesday.
Steven King II, 23, of 704 Federal St. is charged with one count of obstructing justice and, during arraignment in Toledo Municipal Court, was ordered to be held in lieu of $250,000 bond.
Mr. King is the estranged boyfriend of Angela Steinfurth, the mother of missing Elaina Steinfurth.
Mr. King’s attorney, Pete Rost, argued in court that the recommended bond was too high because, although it's a “possibly violent case,” Mr. King is facing a “nonviolent charge.”
Judge Timothy Kuhlman, noting the seriousness of the case and the allegations, opted to accept the recommended bond.
Police allege that Mr. King provided investigators with false information during the ongoing investigation. Officials said they determined he lied after they reviewed video and paperwork.
Ms. Steinfurth, 25, also is being held in the county jail, in lieu of $100,0000 bond, on the same charge.
Elaina was reportedly last seen June 2 at the Federal Street home where Ms. Steinfurth stayed the night before.
Police have searched the home numerous times, the surrounding neighborhood, trash cans, and the Maumee River looking for the girl. Groups of volunteers also have fanned out across East Toledo hoping to find Elaina.
Despite the efforts, police either do not know or would not comment on the girl's whereabouts, but said the case is still considered a missing-persons investigation.
Ms. Steinfurth’s stepfather, Richard Schiewe, said he “about went through the ceiling of my bedroom,” when he found out Mr. King was charged by Toledo police. He believes Mr. King knows where the missing girl is.
“I feel better that he’s in jail,” Mr. Schiewe said about Mr. King, though he wants Ms. Steinfurth to be released.
“She doesn't belong there,” he said. “Like I said, she did wrong by not taking that baby to the doctor or not calling 911, that’s what I've said all along. She needs to be punished for that, yes.”
Anyone with information leading to Elaina’s whereabouts could be eligible for a $10,000 reward. Report tips to 1-800-225-5324.
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It is necessary to make the bathtub water hot during winter to take a bath in warm water. You cannot sit in the cold when the temperature is low and cold air is blowing outside.
How to Make Bathtub Water Hotter? You can make the bathtub water hotter by keeping the temperature warm, insulating the surroundings, preheating the water, and closing doors or windows. Moreover, you can also use bathtub stones, tankless heaters, bubble baths, and bath covers and remove sediments from its faucets.
People want to sit in the tub with warm water when they come home in winter. It gives the feeling of relaxation, and you can feel comfortable sitting there.
|Increase heat flow||Change the knob towards the hot side|
|Insulate surroundings with foam||Use spray foams, blankets, and towels|
|Preheat water in the oven or kettle||Boil water in the oven or kettle|
|Close doors and windows||Ensure doors and windows are closed, and exhaust fans are off|
|Use stones||Preheat the stones and place them in bathtubs|
|Use tankless water heaters and heaters||Turn on tankless heaters and electric heaters in interior|
|Remove sediments||Use vinegar solution and cleaning agents|
|Try bubble baths||Make a thick layer of bubble baths on the upper surface of water|
|Bath covers||Cover quarter half of the bathtub with covers to prevent heat loss|
Increase heat flow
Faucets are attached to the bathtubs to adjust the temperature from a higher to a lower range. According to factory settings, these are shifted at the normal range for safety purposes.
You can set them at a hotter temperature by adjusting these faucets if you want hot water for bathing.
You have to turn it in the clockwise or anticlockwise direction according to the labeled arrows on them.
The knob is on the lower side of these tubs to adjust temperatures. Take a screwdriver and loosen the screws to remove the handle.
You can see a plastic shifter after removing it, turning it towards the labeled heat arrow, and changing the temperature.
Insulate surroundings with foam
You can also make the water hotter for a longer time by insulating the surroundings and preventing heat loss.
Sometimes bathtubs are installed at some distance from the floor, and the walls mean these are installed as freestanding objects.
The extra space between the walls and floors causes heat loss from the sides. You can insulate these areas using the foam because these can retain more heat in their surroundings.
You can also fill the space between the walls and floors using foam sprays. The cheapest method to retain heat is to wrap it with blankets and towels.
Preheat water in the oven or kettle
You can make increase the bathtub temperature by preheating it. Preheat the water in the oven and electric kettle, then add it to the tubs.
Sometimes heaters are not increasing the temperature sufficiently because of their malfunctioning. You can achieve the boiling temperature by preheating it in an oven and an electric kettle.
You can pour this boiling water which can maintain its temperature. In addition, you can also use the stove for boiling.
Place a container on the stove and keep it at medium to high flame to reach the boiling temperature.
Close doors and windows
It is also better to close the doors and windows of the bathroom when you want to maintain the water temperature.
The heat moves outside from the open doors and windows in the form of steam. In addition, it is also necessary to close the drapes of the windows.
The heat remains inside when you close the doors or windows and make the enclosed space. As a result, the heat loss decreases, which can keep the inside hot.
Moreover, it is also necessary to close the air vents to retain heat in the interior. Avoid using exhaust fans in the bathroom when you take a bath in winter.
Some stones are available in the market to retain the heat for a longer time and keep the bathtub water warm when you put them,
These stones are original rocks, volcanic material, or basalt material. It can also make the interior luxurious because of its rustic and antique color.
Preheat these stones to the maximum temperature and fill it with warm water. These stones retain the heat for a longer time and maintain the temperature.
You can select stones according to the size of the tub. The number of stones depends on the dimensions of the tub that how large it is.
These stones are a little bit costly but are the best insulators to keep the temperature high.
Use tankless water heaters
You can use tankless heaters to heat the water. These heaters can increase the temperature of the unlimited water.
It has no limit because of the absence of tanks; these devices can only raise the temperature when water passes through them.
Tankless heaters are beneficial because they are energy efficient and less costly than other electric devices.
The bathrooms’ surroundings are cold, which absorbs the heat of the water. Therefore, it is better to adjust the temperature of the whole interior so molecules cannot travel from the hot to the cold side.
Turn on the electric or gas heaters on the inner side so they can raise the temperature of the surroundings.
Removing junk and sediments from the plumbing system and hot side faucets is also essential.
Sometimes you are not getting hot water from the faucets because of the sedimentation on their surface that can cause blockage.
The sedimentation occurs due to the buildup of minerals and rock salt in the water, which can block the steady flow.
It is necessary to make them clear by removing this sediment layer. Clean the faucets using a solution of vinegar and salt to remove this accumulation.
In addition, you can also use cleaning agents to resolve this problem.
Try bubble baths
A bubble bath is a fun activity for the kids because of the formation of a bubble layer on the upper side. It is the layer that is present above the water.
A bubble bath is the most reliable option to make the water hotter. The bubble bath layer on the water acts as a protective coating and limits heat loss.
These bubbles act as the barrier between the heat and the outside environment. Heat cannot move into the surroundings because of this protective sheet.
You have to preheat the bathtubs and water for these bubbles. However, you can maintain the temperature for longer with more bubble bath layers to retain heat.
Many people add covers to prevent heat loss. However, the water remains hotter when you add them while taking a bath.
These are available in various materials, colors, sizes, and designs. You can select the material according to your choice and affordability.
You can add them on the upper side with a sliding track and attach them with a boundary using hinges.
However, installation with hinges is tricky because you have to add hinges for their movement.
These are available in acrylic, plastic, and wooden material. Wooden types are best because they can retain the heat better.
Select them according to the size and dimensions of the bathtub for their proper function.


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Over the counter medications are well worth stocking. Many of them were originally prescription medications and some still are but in larger strengths. Most preppers are on a budget, so take advantage of coupons and store sales to stock up. Keep in mind that all medications should be stored in cool, dark, and dry locations to maximize their effectiveness.
These over the counter medications can be used to treat many conditions including: headache, fever, sore throats, dehydration, ear ache, menstrual cramps, heartburn, arthritis, ulcers, diarrhea, allergies, hives, congestion, dizziness, mild anxiety, nausea, vomiting, poison ivy, athlete’s foot, ringworm, eczema, insomnia, backache, gout, diaper rash, yeast infections, and many more common illnesses.…Read More...
Getting good painkillers is a problem, due to the misuse of narcotics. In the United States, we are pretty much limited to aspirin, Tylenol and similar medications. Now I am not putting these down they are useful medications and have a place in our kits.
But what can we do if we need something stronger and a doctor is not available. If you live in Canada, you can get aspirin with codeine and Tylenol with codeine over the counter without a prescription. Just ask for aspirin with codeine or Tylenol with codeine at any pharmacy.
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If aspirin were developed today, it probably would be a prescription only medication because of its many uses. Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, is often used to relieve minor aches and pains, to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication.
Aspirin also is an antiplatelet. Aspirin is also used long-term, at low doses, to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clot formation in people at high risk of developing blood clots. Low doses of aspirin may be given immediately after a heart attack to reduce the risk of another heart attack or of the death of cardiac tissue. …Read More...

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5023 Ridgewest Street
Commute to Downtown Fresno
Most errands require a car.
A few nearby public transportation options.
Minimal bike infrastructure.
5023 Ridgewest Street has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so most errands require a car.
This location is in the Fort Bend Houston neighborhood in Houston. Nearby parks include Willowridge High School Baseball Field, Willowridge High School Softball Field and Willowridge High School Football Field.
Explore how far you can travel by car, bus, bike and foot from 5023 Ridgewest Street.
5023 Ridgewest Street has some transit which means a few nearby public transportation options.
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5023 Ridgewest Street is in the Fort Bend Houston neighborhood. Fort Bend Houston is the 74th most walkable neighborhood in Houston with a neighborhood Walk Score of 27.
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Marina Development Information
The City of Des Moines Council and staff are engaged in redevelopment plans and actions. There are two aspects of this effort commonly referred to as the waterside and the landside. The waterside involves primarily dock replacement and infrastructure that support an operational marina. The landside involves economic development with placement of businesses in the marina footprint and improvement of the recreational layout to be enjoyed by city residents and visitors to the city. Both the waterside and landside have elements which support one another in their operational concepts. In general, the City has these projects identified at this point (2022):
L, M, and N Dock Replacement to include new small boat sling - 1st Qtr 2025
E through K Dock Replacement - 2032
A through D Dock replacement - 2039
(Source: City Council briefing February 10, 2022)
Replacement of north parking lot seawall, new restroom and landscaping - 4th Qtr 2022
Selection of Development Team for Parcel A - 2022
Harbor Steps - TBD
City presentations on specifics of the plans can be found on the Marina website under Marina Master Plan Information.
A draft of the Marina Master Plan was initially released in August of 2021. Much of the content lacks definition. DMMA comments were provided for City consideration along with many other tenant comments. See Marina website for the staff's response to comments.
The next version of the Marina Master Plan is expected in late summer or early fall 2022 and will have a better definition of the plans and schedules. City presentations and public comments are expected to occur on this version. It will then go to City Council for approval.


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The flower that isn’t a pansy
Published 12:00 am Saturday, October 26, 2002
If you want some winter cheer, now is the time for planting pansies in our area. Finally, the temperatures have finally begun to cool down. If there is one condition that pansies do not tolerate well, is hot weather.
In areas like ours where the minimum winter temperature usually only drops to 20 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, pansies can be grown as a winter plant. Planted in the fall, they can survive the freezes and snowfalls of our southern winter quite well. So, as the pansy names suggests – that being fragile, this flower is certainly not, it is quite tough.
Pansies are one of the most widely known and best loved of all cultivated flowers.
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The choice of colors and markings on pansies is extraordinary. They can be found in almost any color, in shades from pale and soft to bright and vivid. For gardeners who prefer blue flowers, the pansy is without peer from pale sky blue to deep royal blue and purples.
New varieties are constantly being developed. Check your local nursery for the latest and largest of the new pansy cultivars.
The pansy is a hybrid plant originally developed in Europe.
Although technically a perennial, a plant that returns every year, it only grows well from seed the first year. Subsequent plant health and flowering usually deteriorates quickly after that. For this reason, they are usually grown as annuals or biennials.
Pansies generally grow about 8 inches tall with delicate 2- to 3-inch flowers of five overlapping petals in every color and marking imaginable.
Because they are low growing plants, they make excellent borders and edging which are filled with brilliant color.
They also are a great choice for container planting, particularly Pansies make a delightful small bouquet of cut flowers.
Pansies prefer a loose, moisture-retentive soil dug deeply and enriched with compost. They thrive in full sun but can take some partial shade. Deep shade is not recommended, and they will not flower as prolifically if they are planted there.
A steady supply of water is required so they need to be watered regularly when it does not rain.
Adding a standard, all-purpose liquid fertilizer to the water about once a month will help increase the health of the plant and flowering rate. Another way to ensure a new profusion of blooms is to frequently pinch spent blooms on the plant, thereby preventing the plant from going to seed and ending the blooming cycle.
These flowers are generally problem free. However, slugs who seem to love pansies. Use your proven slug deterrent, or call your local extension agent for information about pest control.
D. Elizabeth Nelson is a Master Gardner in Suffolk and a regular columnist for the Suffolk News-Herald.

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Indian Economy recovering faster than expected and may post minor positive growth in the third quarter, but efforts need to be redoubled to fight inflation so that it doesn’t hurt the incipient growth impulses, according to the State of the Economy report in the December Bulletin of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Economy is pulling out of Covid-19’s deep abyss and is reflating at a pace that beats most predictions,” the report said. Although there are headwinds, “steadfast efforts by all stakeholders could put India on a faster growth trajectory,” the report said.
The National Statistical Office’s (NSO) end-November release showed that the Covid-19 pandemic imposed retrenchment of the first quarter was much shallower in the second quarter and the economy was reflating at a pace that beats most predictions. RBI’s nowcasting model also shows that the economy will post a positive economic growth rate of 0.1 per cent in the third quarter. The fourth bi-monthly monetary policy in December also projected economic growth to be 200 basis points higher than what it had predicted in October. It said the economy will clock a growth rate of 14.2 per cent in the first half of 2021-22 on top of 0.4 per cent in the second half of 2020-21.
“Contractions forecast by various agencies for the year as a whole are being trimmed, and if the current momentum is maintained, the bounce back expected in the last quarter of the year may be stronger than postulated under baseline assumptions,” the RBI said.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, financial savings of households and corporations have risen, “waiting to be intermediated into productive investments rather than passive holdings of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) and non-SLR paper.” With economic activities turning around, bank credit is slowly gaining traction.
Therefore, with the policy emphasis now shifting towards the more durable drivers of the economy, private investment should turn its focus away from precautionary and deleveraging considerations “to capex, capacity utilisation and building of new capacities,” the report said.
Although total merchandise exports at $23.5 billion declined 8.7 per cent y-o-y in November, non-oil exports maintained pre-Covid-19 levels for the third consecutive month. Sectors like drugs and pharmaceuticals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and iron ore showed resilience, while imports declined for the ninth successive month though the pace of contraction is moderating. Oil imports declined 43.4 per cent in November 2020 mainly due to soft international crude prices. But in a sign that demand is getting back in the economy, non-oil imports have returned broadly to pre-Covid levels, the RBI said.
The return of demand, though, is putting some pressure on the inflation front. “A combination of rising international commodity prices and increasing pass-through to domestic manufactured goods and services prices, firms striving to recoup lost incomes by raising margins, and demand normalising is adding to core inflation pressures,” the RBIsaid.
“Efforts need to be redoubled to excoriate the ‘worm in the apple’ – inflation – before it hurts the impulses of growth that are taking root. Efficient, effective and timely supply management, including checking runaway retailer margins and reducing the incidence of indirect taxes on consumers, can break the back of the inflation pressures before they incipiently broaden and work against the intent of fiscal and monetary stimuli,” the RBI said.
Since September, India has managed to flatten the Covid-19 infection curve, barring some localised flare ups. The recovery rate is close to 95 per cent, and vaccine developments are at an advanced stage. Calibrated stimulus measures have also managed to support investment and consumption demand, according to the report.
“On the whole, the above-the-line fiscal stimulus will likely boost growth by close to 2 per cent of GDP (gross domestic product) in 2020-21. In other words, it is prudent to look beyond the volatility inherent in high frequency indicators,” it said.
The 12 month forward earnings estimate for most companies reveals improvement in outlook. Sectors such as auto and capital goods, which had been hit hard by the lockdown are expecting a turnaround in forward earnings. Healthcare, information technology (IT) and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are sighting stronger earnings outlook.
“Moreover, intrinsic strength in the manufacturing and services sectors is being built as debt servicing capacity is getting reinforced and leverage is being brought down. India’s farm sector is also forging ahead, backed by pathbreaking marketing reforms,” the report said.
Liquidity conditions remain comfortable, and banks have returned Rs 37,348 crore of funds taken under long-term repo operations (LTRO) and targeted long term repo operations in favour of cheaper on-tap TLTRO.

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Only a few days left in 2018! Time to start posting some lists! Here are my most played games of 2018:
- The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt — 93 hours, PC/Steam: I think this series really sucked me back into gaming again. Late last year, I decided I would finally finish the first Witcher game, which lead me to Witcher 2 and finally, when Steam had a summer sale, I grabbed Witcher 3 for $20. SO WORTH THE MONEY. I’m almost 100 hours into this thing and I still have plenty of game to go. The story, the characters, the world – I love revisiting it every time I sit down to play. And, yes, I know Netflix has a TV series in the works and I am…hesitant, to say the least. But this game is so gorgeous, if the show bombs, I can always come back and make Geralt run around for me. (And if you were wondering, my Geralt picked Triss as his true love.)
- Monster Hunter World — 42 hours, Xbox One: I did not realize I played this game quite so much! I got it for my birthday in March and since it is an online game, it was either all or nothing when it came to playing since you didn’t want to abandon your party. I really enjoyed this until I started to get bogged down in the stats of figuring out what outfit/weapon was best and what I needed to grind to complete it. Still, I kind of want to go back to it, maybe with the new year there will be lots of new players that picked up the game with Christmas money and I won’t be the only low level newbie running around.
- Forza Horizon 4 — 30 hours, Xbox One: I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH! I have played all of the FH games and you would think they had nothing left to give, but FH4 just takes everything to the next level. Seasons provide more driving challenges. Forzathon Live means I stay on another few minutes to join in the online fun, the HUGE array of races and activities available right from the start! And it is BEAUTIFUL! I’ve played over 30 hours and I am still discovering new things about this game.
- Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — 30 hours?, Nintendo Switch: I’m not sure how to check playtime on my Switch but as I completed the main story and several side quests, I’m just guessing here. A lot of fun to revisit Hyrule and see the new spin on Link’s story. I actually defeated Gannon by accident while running around collecting memories. Whoops! I’m sure I’ll go back to the game at some point, maybe if I buy the DLC. It was a lot of fun and there are still lots of treasures to find.
- Super Mario Odyssey — 30 hours?, Nintendo Switch: Guessing again on the playtime but I managed to finish the main story and unlock the Dark Side of the Moon. But there are so many side things to do in this game after you get through the main quest! It was a really cute and clever game. I loved when I’d transform into old pixelated Mario and jump along the wall. The puzzles were just tricky enough to make you try a couple times and then feel very satisfied when you figured it all out. Who doesn’t love Mario?
- Subnautica — 21 hours, PC/Steam: I really need to go back to this game, I’m probably about halfway through this underwater adventure but I got discouraged after a giant sea monster tried to eat my fancy new submarine! I’m usually not big on sandbox/building games, but there is just enough plot in Subnautica to keep me coming back that I do want to finish it. Though next time, I will draw a map because it turns out it is VERY easy to get lost underwater!
- Fallout: New Vegas — 20 hours, Xbox One/360: When Fallout 76 was released to such ho-hum reviews, I needed something to satisfy my Bethesda itch! And, it turns out, I heard three gamers I follow refer to this as the best of the Fallout series AND we had a GOTY copy…still wrapped in plastic! Lucky me, it was one of the backwards compatible games on the Xbox One so I installed it, with all of the DLC, and jumped right in. Confession: I’ve never completed a Fallout game! I’ve started 3 and 4, but then just got lost and didn’t feel compelled to go back. I’m really enjoying New Vegas though and I’ve been flipping between it and FH4 since late October. It definitely feels like my choices matter and there have been lots of moments where I thought “okay, next time I play, I will do that instead of this.” LOL, yeah because when will I find time to play this again??!
- Horizon Zero Dawn — ?? hours, PS4: Hm, can’t find an easy way to access game time for PS4 but I know I played this a LOT because my lovely friend gave me her copy after she completed it. This has such a unique world and I was sucked into the story immediately! It reminded me of all the things I enjoyed in the new Tomb Raider games combined with an open world with weird creatures that required me to think before I attacked. Unfortunately, I wandered into a battle I was unprepared for and did not save my game prior to it in a timely manner so I may have gotten mad and quit. Enough time has passed, I should probably go back because I can reload now without feeling frustrated.
- Pulsar — 21 hours, PC/Steam: This was our go-to game for playing with our online friends for the first half of the year. It is still VERY much in the early stages, but it is a lot of fun to log online with your 4 friends, fly around and find missions scattered throughout the universe. It can be clunky at times, but we had fun. Then my brother joined the Navy, and two of our friends got very demanding jobs and now we haven’t played in awhile. But maybe some day we will revisit it and see what updates have been made!
- Reigns: Her Majesty — 5 hours, PC/Steam: This game is ridiculous and I can’t believe I’ve spent 5 hours playing it! I mean, you literally swipe left or right to make choices. But don’t be fooled by the simple mechanics, there is a lot of strategy and when I finally understood how to advance the story, or at least prolong me queen’s life for a few more years, I would get sucked in and mumble “just one more queen” as I tried to help her solve the riddles of the kingdom. They just released a Game of Thrones edition of this and I’m tempted to pick it up since it is only $3.
So those were my most played games of 2018! Did you play any of these games? What games made your list? Link me to your end of the year posts or share in the comments!
[…] Zero Dawn is one of my favorite games of 2018 and, the more I’ve thought about it, one of my all time faves. I loved every part of it […]

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A study published in the medical journal Spine on Dec. 9, 2014, showed that among Medicare beneficiaries, a visit to the chiropractor was much safer than a visit to the primary care physician. A second study published by Hindawi Publishing on Dec. 25, 2014, showed that there was no evidence of injury after chiropractic adjustments.
In the study published in Spine, researchers reviewed records for Medicare beneficiaries who had gotten chiropractic care in 2007 looking for reports of injuries. Specifically, they reviewed records for “…older adults with a neuromusculoskeletal complaint, to evaluate risk of injury to the head, neck or trunk following an office visit for chiropractic spinal manipulation, as compared to office visit for evaluation by primary care physician.”
The results of this study clearly showed that a visit to the chiropractor who performed an adjustment was safer than a visit to the medical physician for an evaluation. The study did not take into account the possible increased risk for any form of medical treatment or drugs as the medical comparison was only done on “…those evaluated by a primary care physician.”
The study reviewed the records for up to seven days after either the chiropractic or medical visit. In calculating the risk of injury for both the medical visit and the chiropractic visits, the researchers reported that “The cumulative probability of injury in the chiropractic cohort was 40 injury incidents per 100,000 subjects, as compared to 153 incidents per 100,000 subjects in the primary care cohort.” This showed that although no form of healthcare is totally without some small risk, chiropractic care was much safer.
In their conclusions the authors wrote, “Among Medicare beneficiaries aged 66-99 with an office visit risk for a neuromusculoskeletal problem, risk of injury to the head, neck or trunk within 7 days was 76% lower among subjects with a chiropractic office visit as compared to those who saw a primary care physician.”
In the second study published by Hindawi, researchers performed a “randomized controlled trial” to look at blood-work after chiropractic adjustments, to see if there were any chemical changes that would normally be present after spinal injury. They compared these results to a control group that received placebo or fake adjustments.
The results showed no indications of increased levels of any chemicals that would have been present if the subjects were injured. From these results the researchers concluded: “Our data show no changes in any of the studied damage markers. Although this study examined the outcomes in an asymptomatic population, lower cervical and thoracic manipulative techniques seem to be safe manual therapies techniques which cause no harm to the health of the subject. These data may be used as evidence of the safe application of spinal manipulation to healthy subjects.”


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(The Q to feature another legendary concert)….The Four Tops will be at the Quechan Casino Resort this Friday.
The quartet was formed in Detroit, Michigan and they helped define the Motown sound, along with the Temptations, Supremes, Smokey Robinson and others. The group has received top honors, including being elected to the R&B Hall of Fame, being named in the top 100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone Magazine, the Top 100 Artists of all Time by Billboard Magazine, Grammy Hall of Fame, Hollywood Walk of Fame and many more. Their hits include Baby, I Need Your Loving, I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honeybunch), Bernadette, It’s the Same Old Song and many more. The concert Friday at Quechan starts at 8:00 pm Arizona time. Tickets are available at the Q or Startickets.com.


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A group of ESPN personalities and analysts got together to discuss which players would be treated best in Orlando during NBA All Star Weekend, who should have been included in the celebrity game and who would be the star in All Star Weekend.
Obviously Dwight Howard seemed like a front runner considering the city will do just about anything to keep their marquee player from leaving town. I'd say if Rihanna shows up to Chris Brown's party (cross your fingers she does not) those two would definitely dominate headlines and take away the focus from the game.
As far as celebrities that should have been included in The All Star game, how about just a star in general? George Clooney loves basketball, Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Wahlberg and Leonardo DiCaprio starred in The Basketball Diaries...come on boys.
Where is Kim Kardashian? Put her in the Celebrity Game. She needs a new boyfriend and we need the entertainment.


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Welcome to one of the most predictable themes this year—and at the same time, our very last theme of the year: Winter. I hope you’re all bundled up, with the hot beverage of your choice by your side, ready to march through the virtual snow. Or you could just jump into your favorite holiday sweater and start up a colorful Christmas game, getting into the spirit (and taking a break from real life Christmas stress). Whichever you choose, be sure to keep us updated on your progress. And if you’re really festive, feel free to share a picture of your decorations with us, virtual or otherwise :)
Games include obvious Christmas-themed games as well as those with a focus on winter. Not included are games that simply have seasons (e.g. where Easter and Halloween get the same attention as Christmas), as well as games set in perpetual winter climates (like skiing games), unless there is a special Christmas/winter level. For games where winter is not the main theme, please provide a screenshot of the winter/Christmas part to have your points count. Points will work just like last month (or even better), simply mark your games as beaten/completed and the list will do the rest. You can find this month’s list of games right here. You can see your current score here (updated every 12 hours).
Santa cape and candy cane sword provided by DownwardConcept.
Do I have to participate in this month’s theme?
No, as with every theme, these are merely suggestions for anyone who is unsure about what to play next. If you already have a battle plan for your backlog and/or don’t like this month’s theme, you’re free to ignore it.
What happens if I don’t participate in the monthly theme?
What happens if I play all the games from the theme list this month?
I don’t own any of the games from the game list, how can I still participate?
The game list is most likely incomplete. If you own or know of any other games that might fit this month’s theme, feel free to suggest them under the corresponding post.
I already played all the games I own from the theme list, should I play something again to participate?
If it was an awesome game and you’d like to replay it, sure, go ahead. Only replaying it for the theme won’t help you with your backlog though, so if that would be your only reason you should probably think about trying something else instead. (Although, if you have absolutely nothing else to play, you can still do that, I guess …)
I want to make some Christmas giveaways for the group, where do I post them?
If you have some keys lying around and would like to spread some holiday cheer with them, go ahead and make invite-only giveaways and post the links in your comments or posts on here. But if you happen to have some money to spare, maybe consider giving it to an actual charity rather than spending it on a group for people with too many games. You can find out more about various charities during the project for awesome or by browsing Humble’s charity search, for example.

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Intelligent In-Car Health Monitoring System for Elderly Drivers in Connected Car
Introduction: Health has become a major concern nowadays. People pass significant amount of time of daily life on driving seat. Some health complexity happens during driving like heart problem, stroke etc. Driver’s health abnormality may also effect safety of other vehicles. So, automotive manufacturers and users are interested to include real-time health monitoring in car system.
Intelligent in-car health monitoring is considered most innovative technology which is able to measure real-time physiological parameters of drivers, feed data to web cloud, analysis using machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data. Brain stroke is most deadly diseases and effected persons lose conscience and ability to contact emergency services or hospital. Emergency medical assistance is necessary in order to survive from any kind of disability due to stroke.
Purpose: The aim of our study is to develop a health monitoring system for elderly drivers using air cushion car seat and embedded IoT (Internet of Things) devices in order to detect stroke onset during driving.
Method: Real-time monitoring is desired to detect stroke onset during regular activities like driving. Abnormal physiological signals, face pattern generated during stroke onset can be traced by real-time monitoring using sensors. Here, we have suggested a framework of stroke onset detection using sensors and developed a system suitable for elderly drivers. This system can measure and analyze data of ECG, EEG, heart rate, seat pressure balance data, face/eye tracking etc. using IoT sensors. Physiological data will be feed to cloud and compared with reference normal person data.
Findings: If any health abnormality such as stroke is found in real-time monitoring, system will predict type and severity of stroke and suggest possible steps. System may switch car control to autonomous driving mode if available and move the car to safe place. System may also generate alarm and send message with available information such as position to relatives and emergency services to provide emergency assistance so that effected driver can be transferred to hospital/clinic.
KeywordsInternet of Things Elderly healthcare Brain stroke Real-time monitoring
- 1.Park SJ, Hong S, Kim D, Seo Y et al. (2018) Development of a real-time stroke detection system for elderly drivers using quad-chamber air cushion and IoT devices, SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-0046. https://doi.org/10.4271/2018-01-0046
- 2.Park SJ, Subramaniyam M, Hong S, Kim D, Yu J (2017) Conceptual design of the elderly healthcare services in-vehicle using IoT. SAE Technical paper (No. 2017-01-1647)Google Scholar
- 3.Park SJ, Subramaniyam M, Kim SE, Hong SH, Lee JH, Jo CM (2017) Older driver’s physiological response under risky driving conditions–overtaking, unprotected left turn. In: Duffy V (ed) Advances in applied digital human modeling and simulation. AISC, vol 481. Springer, Heidelberg, pp 107–114. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41627-4_11
- 4.Park SJ, Min SN, Lee H, Subramaniyam M (2015) A driving simulator study: elderly and younger driver’s physiological, visual and driving behavior on intersection. In: IEA 2015, Melbourne, AustraliaGoogle Scholar
- 5.Pérennou D (2006) Postural disorders and spatial neglect in stroke patients: a strong association. Restor Neurol Neurosci 24:319–334Google Scholar


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ISABEL MARANT Felipe leather-trimmed embellished linen-blend jacket
USD 945 Was USD 2,425 61% off
Details & Fit
Need advice? Contact Customer Care.Product code: 1071994537278664
- Isabel Marant black Felipe jacket
- Open front, multicolored bead, crystal and sequin embellishments, leather trims, fully lined
- Slips on
- 61% linen, 37% viscose, 2% elastane; embellishment1: 100% glass; embellishment2: 100% acrylic; embellishment3: 100% brass; trim: 100% leather (Cow); lining: 92% silk, 8% elastane
- Dry clean
- Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing a FR 36
Designer InformationIsabel Marant says style is about creating your own uniform - hers includes muted prints, relaxed staples and luxurious sweaters. Inspired by the designer's own quintessentially Parisian approach to dressing, these effortlessly romantic and bohemian collections are worn by fashion icons such as Kate Bosworth, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Emmanuelle Alt.
Delivery & ReturnsThe following shipping options are available for New Zealand:Shipping OptionsDelivery TimeCostExpress ShippingDelivery in 3-6 working daysUSD 20You have 14 days from receiving your order to return your item. Plus, we'll come and collect from your home, work or alternate address.

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Rick Owens is a designer, who has many fans in different parts of the world. Even though he lives in France, most of his designs refer to loft style, that can be seen in most of the USA.
Rick Owens furniture – is it for everyone?
Furniture designed by Rick Owens are elegant and good quality, but saying that it’s for everyone would be an exaggeration. While it’s definitely stylish and well fitted into many interiors, there might be some people, who won’t like it.
That being said, it’s important to mention, that Rick Owens chairs and tables will be one of the most comofrtable sets you were ever seated at. If you’re looking for a good quality, stylish dining room furniture sets – you should definitely consider it.
Different shapes and colours
What’s important is the fact, that Rick Owens tables can be found in many variants when it comes to sizes and shapes. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of square tables or you prefer Rick Owens table in a shape of a rectangle – you can get it.
Rick Owens furniture might be a great choice if you want your interiors to look sophisticated, stylish and modern at the same time. Inspired by the loft style, simple yet interesting Rick Owens chairs and other furniture parts can be an intriguing addition to your home.
While buying furniture for your house, you should definitely consider getting Rick Owens chair, tables and other pieces of home furnishings. Thanks to them, your interiors will look stylish and at the same time, all the furniture will be durable.

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HIM: Endless Dark
Like many currently alpha-named bands, the letters making up the band name HIM stood for words (in this case, His Infernal Majesty) that were lost early on.
HIM (or H.I.M.) is a Finnish goth-metal band (or, as they describe it, "love metal"). They formed in 1995 behind vocalist Ville Valo, who also pens their songs, apart from some awesome covers (such as Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game," which takes on a more ominous feel in their hands). I posted a Ville Valo cover of the classic duet Summer Wine about a year ago.
This version of 'Endless Dark' is from their 2003 album Love Metal. You can see their trademark "heartagram" from that album cover in the above image.
And I know where I belong
Away from your gods
That heal all wounds
And light this endless dark,
That shine on you and tame your burning heart
That bury my truth right into your arms
That worship the tomb of our forlorn love.


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Today St Petersburg has a great variety of restaurants and cafes of all kinds. But there are still places, which go under back to USSR sign. One of them is Pyshechnaya at Bolshaya Konushennaya 25. Make sure you queue to get a portion of delicious donuts with “coffee”.
The tradition of eating donuts in Petersburg begins from 1930. That was the time when lots of small shops opened to provide customers with tasty pyshki. It has always been quite a cheap and fast food, which made it so popular and put it into the list of to eat things for tourists.
The shop we go to with you today sold the first donut in 1958. Since that times either the recipe and interiors remained the same. If you travel to Russia for the first time, this is the right place where to see how people ate in the times of USSR.
What to eat in Pyshechnaya?
The menu of pyshechnaya is quite simple: donuts and coffee. But get ready to have no choice of coffee. It is made in a very classic to soviet times way. Ingredients are quite usual: coffee, water, milk. But the way the make is very interesting. I am sure you will like it!
I recommend taking a set of 5 donuts with coffee. Together it makes 100 Roubles, which for today is 1,5 Euro. Imagine yourself eating like that in Europe or the USA? But locals I met in the line (it took us about 15 minutes to buy pyshki) that these days they changed the size of donuts and taste. Nevertheless for me personally it was an amazing experience. Just the same as it was with donuts in Wroclaw.
Among the visitors you can see a lot of kids going back after school, pensioners having a lot of time to spend there and remember old times, but also people in suits rushing from meeting to meeting and of course tourists. By the way, if your plan for a visit to St. Petersburg is not yet built, don’t worry. There is a special document, that doesn’t allow change anything in this place! So pyshechnaya will be waiting for you.
- Address: ul Bolshaya Konushennaya 25;
- Telephone: +78123140868
- Open: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
So far this is most local place I have been to in Saint Petersburg. Pyshechnaya really took my heart and made me want to come back there again and again: to stay in line and chat with locals, to plunge into the atmosphere of old time and to eat tasty donuts.


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Can I Have a Reaction to Dysport but Not to Botox?
- Asked by Lagotto in Portland, CT
- 2 years ago
I had used Botox (amazing response) for a short while then changed to Dysport. I had some reaction to the Dysport..severe headache and neck ache blurred vision and some nausea.
This lasted a good two weeks. Also, the end of my eyebrow is raised up. I had non of these reactions with Botox. Can I switch back to Botox for future treatments or to address the raised eyebrow issue? I wasnt sure if they were that similar. Thank you for your assistance.
You are describing a systemic reaction to the Dysport.
Web reference: http://www.lidlift.com
Reaction to Dysport vs Botox
Both Botox and Dysport are botulinum toxin A but have different formulations. So if the reaction is to the botulinum toxin, then you would react to both, if to one of the accompanying ingredients, then to one and not the other.
The symptoms you describe sound more like the flu or another viral illness than a reaction to the injection. Perhaps these two were just coincidental.
The raised eyebrow can be corrected with an injection of a unit or two of Botox about 2 cm above the raised portion of the eyebrow to settle it down, however, more often than not it will lower by itself within two weeks or so.
Both toxins have something unique to offer, but if you feel comfortable with the results you achieved with Botox, why not continue getting that?
Botox and Dysport are very similar
It is possible that the reaction you had to Dysport was from some product entering a blood vessel, which can happen. The same could happen with Botox. Either Botox or Dysport might be needed in the forehead above the raised eyebrow to help bring it down further.
Web reference: http://www.thenyac.com/botox/index.html
Dysport/Botox - Can I Have a Reaction to Dysport but Not to Botox?
You can, but it may be hard to figure out exactly what's happening without experimenting a bit.
Botox and Dysport are similar products but they're not exactly the same and so, at least in theory, you could have a "reaction" to one but not the other. But there are many other factors that could play into it, such as how strong a dose you got from each of them. That's normally counted in the number of units, and it's about 2 or 2.5 units of Dysport per unit of Botox. So you may have had a larger dose with one than the other.
You should discuss these issues with your physician and then it may be appropriate to go back to whichever of these products you prefer. It might be interesting to see if you have the same reaction to Dysport a second time...but you may not be in the mood for experimenting...
At any rate, go over all of this with your physician, and you'll be able to figure out a course you'll be happy with.
I hope that this helps, and good luck,
Web reference: http://www.bodysculpture.com
Dysport v. botox : coke v. pepsi
Dysport and botox are similar but not exactly the same. you can easily switch between the two, but some patients significantly prefer one over the other.
Unlikely to have a reaction to Dysport but not Botox
Botulinum toxin type A is the active molecule in both Botox and Dysport. They are both purified from natural sources, but the molecule is encased in other protein molecules, some of which have been removed in Dysport, while the entire natural "complex" is present in Botox. Because these proteins must dissolve away to release the active one, Dysport may do this a bit sooner. There is nothing in Dysport that isn't in Botox though so a reaction to one and not the other seems very unlikely.
Botox and Dysport are Quite Similar
Both Botox and Dysport are comprised of botulinum neurotoxin type A. They reduce wrinkles by the temporary and reversible paralysis of treated muscles. While they are very similar in composition and effect, there are some differences. The symptoms you describe may be coincidental to a viral illness and not be related to your Dysport treatments. I recommend that when the time comes for your next treatment, you should request Botox since that gave you such a nice result. It is not likely you will have the same symptoms again from this treatment. If your raised eyebrow persists, this can easily be treated by a simple, additional injection.
Is Dysport different than Botox?
Dysport and Botox both contain the same "active ingredient"- botulinum toxin type A. You are describing symporotms that my be related to the dose of the drug administered rather than a problem with the drug itself. It is difficult to make direct comparisons, but knowing the dose of each drug used would be helpful when trying to sort out why you may have responded well to one but had problems with the other.
Botox and Dysport
It is very unlikely that you had a systemic reaction to Dysport - it is much more plausible that your symptoms were caused by something like a virus.
Dysport and Botox are similar but not identical molecules which, if used correctly, should give equivalent results. The therapeutic dose of each is different, and an experienced injector should be well versed in both (or should only offer the one he/she is most comfortable with). I have achieved some very elegant results with Dysport, and I use it in a more dilute concentration than Botox. If not properly injected, there may be more spread throughout the area than with Botox, and perhaps this is what happened in your case to cause the raised eyebrow. It should settle down before the Dysport wears off. You can certainly use one of these products even if you've already had the other, and there is no problem switching back again if you desire.
Dysport and Botox
Dysport and Botox are both botulinum toxin A but they are slightly different molecularly. Dysport units are different then Botox units, and hence the dose you received for Botox would have to be converted or titrated to Dysport units to achieve the same results. The conversion to Dysport units is based on a formula, but there may be some titration required to give you the same effect. The reaction you describe may potentially be from too high a Dysport dosage from improper conversion or titration. Notify your doctor about this reaction. Regarding the elevation of the eyebrow, this may be from your doctor not placing enough Dysport over the region of the overly raised eyebrow. The nuances of Botox and Dysport administration require experience and a first-hand knowledge of the facial musculature. Hope this information helps.
Web reference: http://www.bwfacialplasticsurgery.com/
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


Vic hospitals prepare for COVID-19 influx
Victoria's hospitals are preparing for a wave of COVID-19 patients in coming weeks, as the state eyes eased restrictions once more people are vaccinated.
On Friday Victoria passed its target of 70 per cent first-dose vaccinations for eligible recipients, after a record 43,993 jabs were delivered at state-run hubs in the preceding 24 hours.
The state recorded 510 new coronavirus infections on Friday - 95 per cent from Melbourne's north and west - and a woman aged in her 50s died.
The number of COVID-19 patients being admitted to the state's hospitals has risen by more than 450 per cent in recent weeks, with 37 patients three weeks ago and 208 patients in hospital on Friday.
There are 49 people in ICU with COVID-19, and 32 of those are on ventilators.
More than 100,000 doctors, nurses, paramedics and other health workers issued a joint plea through their unions for "accurate modelling" on expected ambulance demand, hospitalisations, intensive care patients and deaths.
Health Minister Martin Foley said these workers had "shared their concerns very forcefully" with the state government.
"They've expressed, quite rightly, their concerns about what would happen if we continue to have high levels of uncontrolled infections in our community," he said.
"We're working with them, and we're working with our health services, to make sure that we have plans in place to try to avoid that."
He said capacity is being scaled up across Northern, Alfred and Royal Melbourne hospitals as well as specialist children's and women's hospitals in Melbourne with 500 ICU beds available and 4000 ventilators.
Preparations are also underway to bring other hospitals in Melbourne and regional Victoria up to speed.
"Our health workers have been absolute champions for all Victorians over the last 20 months and are fatigued and are tired and nonetheless know that there are huge challenges for them in the next couple of weeks, if not month, ahead as we expect this current trajectory of infections to rise," Mr Foley said.
Vaccinations are the main route to avoid escalating hospitalisation rates, the minister added, with 87 per cent of hospital patients not vaccinated, 12 per cent partially and less than one per cent fully vaccinated.
"The best thing we can all do, if those numbers increase, is get ahead of that increase by following the rules, getting tested and getting vaccinated," Mr Foley said.
The state government on Sunday plans to reveal "careful, measured processes" to ease COVID restrictions, taking into account "first and foremost" the safety and wellbeing of Victorians.
Meanwhile, modest changes to restrictions for Melbourne and Ballarat will come into effect at 11.59pm on Friday to mark Victoria reaching its first vaccine target.
Among the changes, people will be able to meet one person from another household for a walk or picnic, outdoor exercise time is doubled and the travel limit expanded to 10km.
Fully vaccinated adults can see five people from two households, plus dependants for a picnic.
Mr Foley clarified some confusion about whether people gathering in small groups will be targeted by police for drinking takeaway alcohol.
"Once you get your takeaway, whatever it is, move away before you consume it," he said.
While police will not enforce whether groups of five have all been fully vaccinated, he warned they will enforce "spontaneous group of 30, 40, 50".
Opposition MP Tim Smith said the restrictions were "becoming farcical".
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Adri Lace Corset Dress
Style # 274294
Adri Lace Corset Dress is rated out of 5 by 28.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Annysanto from Sexy Bought this dress for my sister and she loves it, Super sexy wish it came in different colors:) that way I can get one for myself.. I don't want have the same color .
Date published: 2017-05-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by Desertgirl from Little Lace Black Dress This dress fits great. It has a nice stretch that's comfortable. The corset detail was slimming to my waist line. Lace sleeves are a pretty detail and it's short hemline shows off your legs.)
Date published: 2017-03-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by ULULANI from Bebes Fan I'm 5'4 120 lbs 34D 26 33. This Dress Size 4. Fit Perfectly. Got Lots Of Compliments in Vegas. The Waist Cincher Made my Waist look Smaller Plus the Lace Makes the Dress Sexy! Plus its on Sale, the Price Is Right!
Date published: 2017-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by Victmorg from Corset dress Sexy lace corset dress. Corset area provides nice slimming feature and lace sleeves give a added touch. True to size I got a size 8.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Berexoxo from Lace dress Love everything about the dress , fits perfectly the corset definitely helped my waist look smaller , it's stretchy and true to size .
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Mssann from Sexy dress This dress is true size, very sexy, It fits like a glove, Im love with this dress.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Sweetclaudette from My Anjelah Johnson show dress The dress fits right on my curvy body great length,stretch enough to make it fit perfectly I love it the belt/corset gives its great feel!!
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Rated 5 out of 5 by ShopaholicCA from SEXY and CLASSY DRESS I love this dress. It fits me very well. I had a lot of compliments...:)
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Worried about your water line freezing up? The City of Golden Valley has developed a list of frequently asked questions, with answers, about the subject.
The Minneapolis Police Department seeks public help in locating a missing woman, last seen Feb 17, 2014 on the 1500 block of Xerxes Ave, which is on the border of Golden Valley.
On Feb 22, four Golden Valley Firefighters participated in the American Lung Association Fight for Air stair climb, a fund raiser that brought 38 fire departments and 266 firefighters to Minneapolis for the 31-story full fire-gear climb.
The extremely cold winter along with a deep frost are causing many water service freeze-ups throughout Minnesota, leaving people without running water. The City of Golden Valley has responded to a number of property calls regarding frozen water services, and the City’s Public Works staff expects the problem to continue
Golden Valley skating rinks were closed for the season on Friday, Feb. 21. Check back here next fall or call the activity cancellation line at 763-512-2350 for further updates.
Because of the poor road and weather conditions today, curbside recycling pick-up for Golden Valley’s Gray service area will be delayed until Saturday, Feb 22. Blue service area residents will not see a change in their recycling service next week.
Due to the snow event Feb 20 and 21, the City of Golden Valley has declared a snow emergency starting at 12:01 am Friday, Feb 21.
It’s been a banner year for snow and cold, and another storm is on the way Feb 20. As you prepare, check out the City’s most frequently asked snow plowing questions and answers.
Golden Valley citizens and organizations that serve the community are encouraged to participate in the Bridge Builders event set for Saturday, March 8, 2014, 10 am-noon, in the Fireplace Room at the Wirth Park Chalet, 1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Golden Valley.
Join City of Golden Valley employees and Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) in giving the gift of life Wednesday, March 5 at City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Rd.


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Lindsay Lohan goes nude , shows her naked ass in this Playboy shoot. Her fart box looks cute, doesn’t it/
Check out Lindsay Lohan full frontal nude picture for Playboy. This is indeed super sexy.
Lindsay Lohan goes full frontal nude for the movie Playboy. She looks voluptuous with her sexy boobs and shaved pussy. Check out more of Lindsay Lohan’s naked boobs.
Lindsay Lohan goes nude for The Canyons, showing her big sexy boobs in the bathroom.


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Concerns have been raised regarding the dumping of asbestos in the Dundalk area.
Councillor Edel Corrigan brought the issue forward at last night’s meeting of Dundalk Municipal District Council, inquiring as to how council officials plan to tackle the hazardous material.
It was revealed that asbestos-containing units have been dumped at a number of locations and require the services of specialist licensed contractors to dispose. Representatives confirmed that arrangements are in progress.
All types of asbestos fibers are known to cause serious health hazards, with amosite and crocidolite the most hazardous asbestos fiber types.
Chrysotile asbestos has also produced tumors in animals and is a recognized cause of asbestosis and malignant mesothelioma in humans, and mesothelioma has been observed in people who were occupationally exposed to chrysotile, family members of the occupationally exposed, and residents who lived close to asbestos factories and mines.


VICE President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said the cash transfer programme involving the recovered $322 million Abacha loot will be stringently monitored to ensure transparency.
He said monitors would visit the individual households that have been identified through “deliberate targeting”.
The Vice President spoke in Abuja, when he launched the Monitoring of Recovered Assets through Transparency and Accountability (MANTRA) Project.
The MANTRA project is set to be implemented by the civil society group, African Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ).
It was at a roundtable organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) to mark the First African Day of Anti-Corruption.
The roundtable had the theme: “Enhancing Domestic Resources for Sustainable Development Goals by Improved Asset Recovery and Asset Return”.
The Switzerland Government, based on a memorandum of understanding with Swiss banks and the World Bank, returned $322million to Nigeria.
A Swiss court order that led to the repatriation of Abacha loot was made on the condition that the World Bank would supervise the money’s utilisation to prevent mismanagement and re-looting.
Special Adviser to the President on Social Protection, Mrs. Maryam Uwais, who represented the vice president, said the beneficiaries of the cash transfer are households contained in the National Social Register that was built using targeted machanisms to identify poor and vulnerable households.
Mrs. Uwais said: “By the end of this year, we should have a register of the entire country. This register is where all our beneficiaries will be mined from. There is a number for each of the beneficiaries, and we’ll have their pictures captured.
“When we started, three banks offered to support us with the biometrics. By the time they started going to the locations, they realised it was costly for them. So they backed out. a
“Now, we’re working through agents to ensure we pay at the last mile, because if a person is on this register, and is actually deserving of this our N5,000, many of them cannot travel for long distances.”


Arsenal star Fabregas demands revival for 'massive' Premier showdown against United
Cesc Fabregas called for his glum Gunners to stand united before the Premier League showdown against Manchester United on Saturday.
Arsenal were held to a goalless draw against Fenerbahce in the Champions League last night, meaning they have gone three games without a victory.
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No way through: Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas (right) battles with Fenerbache's Josico
United arrive at the Emirates Stadium with Fabregas insisting: 'We have to keep going.
'The next match, against Manchester United, is massive. This is welcomed because it's a big game and big players want to play in big games.
'We don't want excuses because we are playing for Arsenal and a lot of players would like to be in our position. We have to make sure we give everything on the pitch always.'
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger accused referees and opponents of victimising his side following the stalemate with Fenerbahce.
After criticising Stoke for deliberately harming his players at the weekend, Mikael Silvestre is a fresh injury concern after his nose was injured in a challenge involving Semih Senturk.
Wenger said: 'Was it intentional? I don't know. He rotated his arm. You must ask the player.'
Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia missed the Group G clash with an upset stomach, while Bacary Sagna, Theo Walcott and Emmanuel Adebayor were also sidelined. Wenger is getting increasingly frustrated as he feels different rules apply to his team.
He said: 'You can look at the fair play table. Who is top? Arsenal Football Club. We have no lessons to learn from anyone on that front. Look at the team that makes less fouls - it is Arsenal Football Club.
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'Who gets the more yellow cards after four or five fouls? Arsenal Football Club. Some teams get their first yellow card after 15 fouls. I cannot read the (rule) book or something is wrong.
'I'm responsible for the behaviour of Arsenal and we are top. I do not make that table. Instead of having a go at us, people should look somewhere else.'
Arsenal had the better chances in the goalless draw but failed to get past Volkan Demirel, with Robin van Persie coming closest when he struck the crossbar in the first half.
'In the second half we dropped physically and were less dangerous from then on,' Wenger added. 'We were not sharp enough to put our strikers into good position.
'We didn't look in trouble at all. You expect us to make chances in the last 20 minutes and this didn't come because physically we didn't have the resources.
'None of the English sides won this week because they gave their all in the Premier League.'
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Governor Whitmer discusses new rural focus in roundtable discussion
Governor Gretchen Whitmer pledged more support to rural communities during a roundtable discussion today. Earlier this week, the governor created the new “Office of Rural Development” through executive directive.
Whitmer says she wants to make the office a permanent position. "I want to get this codified. I want to get a statute so that this isn’t an office that goes away at the end of the administration, right? This is something that I think needs to transcend the politics of the day or the office holder of the time," she says.
Whitmer says the three main concerns she hears from rural community leaders involve population loss, broadband access, and affordable housing.
She says she’d like to work with the legislature on a supplemental spending bill to get housing projects going this spring.


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These myriad drops tapping my jacket soaking my jeans, and the propped dog legs akimbo, shakes from ears to tail progressively. Tying my shoelace, the knot oozes water like a squeezed rag; I remember last night’s moon arcing through gauze the wring of light.
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While reporting for a story on resveratrol, an experimental compound that increases health and longevity in lab animals, I had the pleasure of speaking to S. Jay Olshansky, an aging expert at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Though it didn't fit in the article, Dr. Olshansky believes that most researchers and public health types have focused on extending our possible life span rather than extending the spans of our healthy lives. And rather than looking at diseases like Parkinson and cancer as symptoms of senescence, researchers -- and research funders -- look at them in piecemeal fashion.
In other words, thanks to modern medical science, we live longer, butspend our extra years in a descending spiral of poor health andexpensive interventions that don't address the fundamental issue ofaging. Said Olshansky:
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed a Conference on Academic Leadership on Education for Resurgence, in New Delhi.
He said that when one thinks of resurgence or revival, the first image that comes to mind is of Swami Vivekananda, who presented before the world, the strength of Indian thought.
The Prime Minister recalled Swami Vivekananda’s emphasis on self-reliance, character building, and human values, as elements of education. The Prime Minister said innovation is another vital element of education today.
Recalling the ancient Indian texts, the Vedas, the Prime Minister said that we cannot imagine our society, our country, and even our lives, without knowledge. He said that our ancient universities such as Taxila, Nalanda and Vikramshila, gave importance to innovation, besides knowledge. The Prime Minister also recalled the views on education of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, Deendayal Upadhyay, and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia.
Shri Narendra Modi said that today, no country or person can live in isolation. He mentioned the importance of thinking in terms of ‘global citizen’ or ‘global village.’ He said our Universities and Colleges should be leveraged to find solutions to the challenges facing us. We should “Interlink Institutions to Innovate and Incubate”, he added.He urged students to link their classroom learnings to the aspirations of the country. He also mentioned Atal Tinkering Labs which have been set up to encourage children to innovate. He mentioned the RISE – Revitalization of Infrastructure and Systems in Education -programme for improving education infrastructure.He mentioned the steps taken for higher education.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of preparing good teachers for society. He also said that scholars and students can take responsibility for spreading digital literacy, and generating greater awareness of government programmes that can improve ease of living.
The Prime Minister said that the youth has given “Brand India” a global identity. He mentioned schemes such as Start Up India, Stand Up India and Skill India, which are aimed at nurturing young talen


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Portofino is one of the most popular destinations in Italy, both for its natural beauty and for its beaches. January, February, March and April are good months to visit Portofino and enjoy its mild climate. Located in the province of Genoa, Portofino is a seaside town with a breathtaking view of the bay. Its famous piazzetta, with its shops, restaurants and bars, is a meeting place for tourists. The Church of San Giorgio, with its Baroque architecture, is another attraction not to be missed. The Portofino Nature Reserve, with its beaches and paths, is an ideal place for walking and hiking. The town also offers a wide range of water activities, such as kayaking, snorkelling and diving. January, February, March and April are the best months to visit Portofino and enjoy its mild climate.
Portofino Climate in January
January is a magical month to visit Portofino. The climate is mild and temperatures are pleasant, with an average of 14°C. The morning is usually cold, with a minimum temperature of 8°C, while in the afternoon the temperature rises to 18°C. Evenings are pleasant, with an average temperature of 12°C. The sky is usually clear, with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. Rain is quite rare, with an average of 2 rainy days per month. The sea is generally calm, with an average temperature of 14°C. The wind is fairly weak, with an average of 3 km/h. Visibility is good, with an average of 10 km. January is an ideal month to visit Portofino, with a mild and pleasant climate, calm sea and good visibility.
Portofino climate in February
February is a unique month to visit Portofino, one of the most beautiful locations on the Ligurian Riviera. Days are quite warm, with average temperatures around 10-12 degrees, while nights are quite cool. The climate is temperate and humid, with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day. Rain is fairly frequent, but precipitation is minimal. The sea breeze is pleasant, helping to mitigate the higher temperatures. It is a perfect time to enjoy a stroll through the picturesque seaside village with its narrow streets and colourful houses. The sunlight reflects off the surface of the sea, creating a magical atmosphere. You can also find various activities to do, such as boat trips, water sports activities, excursions in the surroundings and visits to museums. Portofino is an ideal place to spend an unforgettable holiday and February is the right time to do it.
Portofino Climate in March
March is a wonderful month to visit Portofino, in Liguria. The climate is warm but not hot, the days are longer and the nights are shorter. The weather is generally sunny, with average temperatures ranging between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius. The nights are rather cool, with temperatures dropping to 10 degrees Celsius. The number of hours of sunshine per day increases steadily during the month of March, with an average of about 8 hours per day. The sea is pleasantly warm, with temperatures reaching 14 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is rather limited, averaging 2.3 mm per month. Air temperatures are pleasant, which means that you can enjoy a beautiful sunny day at the beach or stroll around town without suffering too much heat. Spring is an excellent time to visit Portofino and enjoy the mild climate and beauty of the town.
climate in April
Portofino is one of the most popular destinations in Italy and one of the most beautiful in the world. April is one of the best months to visit Portofino, with pleasant temperatures and mild weather. The average temperature in April is around 18°C, with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The climate is generally dry and sunny, with few rainy days. The days are long and sunny, with more hours of daylight than in the winter months. The water temperature is around 15°C, so it is a great time to go for a swim. The nights are pleasantly cool, with temperatures around 10°C. Portofino is a perfect destination for a spring holiday, with a mild climate and a wide variety of activities to do. You can enjoy a walk along the sea, take a boat trip, visit the beaches, go hiking and enjoy the local cuisine. April is a great time to visit Portofino and enjoy an unforgettable holiday.
How to dress
Portofino is a very popular tourist destination, especially in January, February, March and April. This is why it is important to know what to wear to best enjoy your holiday. It is advisable to bring light, comfortable clothes, such as jeans, T-shirts and T-shirts, but also a jacket or cardigan for cooler evenings. It is important to remember to also bring a hat and a pair of sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun’s rays. For shoes, it is best to opt for a pair of sandals or sneakers, ideal for walking on the beach or visiting places of interest. For women, a light dress or skirt is ideal for evening walks. Also, don’t forget to bring a mackintosh or windbreaker, to be prepared for any weather conditions.
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The Babysitters Circus are heading, hopefully in toga, to Massey Palmerston North on Thursday, March 1. Tickets can be purchased online at musa.org.nz
Like many, you may have had the song Everything’s Gonna Be Alright Now by The Babysitters Circus (TBC) stuck in your head. Its hook has not only been featured in a large amount of airplay but also in all sorts of promotions, including for the Rugby World Cup.
The song could perhaps be interpreted as an optimistic reference to the post-apocalyptic world that those who share shelter in TBC member Jason Kerrison’s infamous Ark, can look forward to. For further inquiries into such conspiracy you may have to pursue them at various O-Weeks across the country. If you haven’t heard the song yet, jump on YouTube and look it up – you should find their music video featuring a dancing flash mob.
There is however, more to this group than the pop single. Massive magazine interviewed the vocalist Jamie Greensdale in an effort to uncover more ahead of their performances at O-Week events throughout the country.
The single can be seen as a pop song combining many elements of different genres with an unbelievable head-sticking catchiness.
Jamie explained that this mash of genres reflects each of the member’s musical backgrounds. “I bring hip-hop, Selwyn brings a lot of soul – he’s a soul singer and [brings] bluesy funk and soul kind of elements. Tim [Kiddle], he has a pretty heavy rock background with The Feelers and Opshop. Then Jase [Kerrison, of Opshop] brings his rock and singer-song writer background, but he is DJ-ing and singing in this band, so he’s bringing quite a strong electronic focus to what we do, because he has been doing a lot of electronic and, you know, electro funk kind of stuff.”
No member is predominant in the music-writing process. “It is a shared co-creation.” Such co-creation makes the group intriguing, especially upon the discovery of other tracks online that seem to deserve a hip-hop categorisation while still cohesively sounding like a song from the same group.
The group has gained attention quickly, most likely from their status as a super group with members of Opshop, the Feelers, and Maitraya. The name is derived from the way they formed, jamming together while collectively babysitting.
The four had been collaborating long before this though. “We all knew each other from a bar called Embargo in Auckland, where Opshop formed. Jason used to play there, it was a backpackers’ bar and he played there doing covers. He and Tim Skeddon went to school together in Christchurch, he invited Tim to play there.
“Selwyn, who is the other vocalist, he used to come in, started singing once in a while with the boys. I just knew Jase from the scene. I used to go to the same bar and I just got up and started rapping with them a few times and ended up doing that once a week as well.”
TBC may seem to have potential to be all over the place as you try to piece together these musical backgrounds in collaboration, but Jamie clarifies that “the only general theme to it is everything’s danceable – that’s our only rule. Whenever we present a track to the boys, that’s our only criteria. Genre-wise, it goes everywhere.”
Despite the mix of genres, it seems the tracks mostly amount to pop songs that the masses would be pleased with, something you can enjoy but your mum will, too. The group can be seen to be as serious for its members as their other projects.
“For me, there’s no main thing,” says Jamie. “We are pretty dedicated and this seems to be taking up a lot of our time in terms of creativity and performance.”
With this commitment of time we can expect more tunes to be made available for purchase soon. TBC is currently mixing and mastering a second single for release in early March and could have their album out in May. Between now and then they are playing a lot of shows.
Performances are centred on involvement with the crowd. “As much as anything, we want to create a party vibe.” In their recent performance in the Square in Palmerston North, their onstage wardrobes were the centre of media attention. The purpose of ridiculous costumes was explained. “We perform in pyjamas partly because it’s easy wardrobe-wise. Also, nobody can take you seriously in pyjamas and we don’t want anyone to think that we are taking ourselves seriously.”
With their appearance at Musa’s O-Week being at the toga party, it seemed the not-too-serious approach might be appropriate. “Toga’s sound pretty unserious to me – I’ll try and wear a toga.” On top of a toga and party vibe you can also expect a bit of te reo, Jamie having included it heavily in his solo work and now bringing it into this project.
When asked what he was looking forward to at O-Week, playing alongside Homebrew for the first time came up.