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"When you have to give bad news you turn your beeper off," said Lesley Saketkoo, a third-year medical student at Tulane. "You have to remember that this event is a mind-blowing experience in the patient's life." That seems obvious, and most of us would expect this basic courtesy from any doctor who told us we had six months to live.
But doctors who are rushed, stressed, and maybe scared can develop hugely bad habits, according to Saketkoo. Hans Andersson, associate professor of pediatrics in the human genetics program, is working to break those habits before they start. As part of the genetics curriculum in the second year of medical school, he teaches students how to give bad news.
Andersson originally became interested in genetics because it's an intellectually challenging branch of medicine, where every patient is a puzzle. But he soon found that being a good geneticist demanded as much emotionally as it did intellectually.
One of the hardest parts of his job is telling parents that their child suffers from a rare genetic disorder, perhaps one that could impede the child's growth and development or eventually prove fatal. Andersson realized it wasn't enough to teach students about the clinical and technological side of his field. He had to talk to them about the human side.
"I find it ironic that someone in such a technology-based field as genetics is concerned with the humanistic aspects of healing," Andersson said. "But the more I learn about the expectations of patients, the more I realize that what they want most is for the physician to care about them. What forges the bond between a patient and their doctor is the expression of concern by the doctor for the patient. But that's often completely missed in the effort to wade through the data and options for care."
His advice is simple and practical. He tells students to turn off their beepers and plan to spend some time with the patient. They should take it slow, avoid medical jargon and not predict the future for any patient, but instead just talk about what the effects of the disease could be. "You have to be honest, but you also have to give an individual reason to be hopeful," he said. "When you take away hope from someone you've done them a terrible injury."
"It's also important for doctors to let patients know they will always be there for them and won't abandon them with unsolvable problems. The only thing worse than having a terrible disease is having a terrible disease and being alone," Andersson said. "If your physician is invested in going through it with you, that's a whole different place to be than if the doctor just says, 'here's the information, thank you very much, see you later.'"
Saketkoo, who was Andersson's student last year, remembers one of the most shocking things he learned was that sometimes it might be okay for the patient to see the doctor cry. "Some people thought that if you're the doctor people don't want to see you crying," she said. "But crying is an expression of sympathy for what they're going through. It shouldn't be self-indulgent, but if you're genuinely concerned and moved by the decisions someone has to make, it shows that you're invested and you're going to do the best you can for them. What matters is that students see that it's okay to care about patients."
"The tendency in medical school is to create defense mechanisms to prevent you from feeling the suffering that your patients are feeling," Andersson said. "To some degree that's probably necessary if doctors are to avoid burnout, but a little goes a long way. I'm trying to break down their barriers just a little bit," Andersson said.
Of course, Andersson is not the only professor in the medical school who addresses the issue of giving bad news. This is a complex issue that needs to be addressed more than once, as students perspectives on it change as their roles and clinical experience expand, said Cathy Lazarus, director of the Foundations in Medicine program.
The topic of giving bad news is broached as part of learning about death and dying in the Foundations in Medicine program in the first and second years. And Marc Kahn, associate professor of medicine, last year received a grant to develop a program using standardized patients to teach end-of-life skills. As part of the program, third-year students have to tell standardized patients that they have a recurrence of colon cancer.
"The program gives them practical experience in giving bad news," Kahn said. "It's different from watching other people do it. Students were allotted up to 40 minutes to spend with each patient and were evaluated on making good eye contact, being factual, showing compassion and giving the patient time to absorb the information and ask questions."
"Those kinds of things can't be stressed enough," said Saketkoo. "It's very easy, once you're in the wards, for things to become minimized," she said. "It's amazing how huge events that blow other peoples' lives apart become incidents between cups of coffee for you. It's really important for professors to catch us before we get to that point."
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Shim Moore, former lead singer and founder of the alt-rock band, Sick Puppies is gearing up to release his first solo album, SHIM.
During his tenure with Sick Puppies, the band certified RIAA platinum, sold over 2 million singles of the hit “Maybe,” and went on to release 10 charting singles on different formats, including “You’re Going Down,” which reached #1 at Active Rock. The “Free Hugs” campaign became an international phenomenon when Shim posted a video he made to the single, “All the Same.” After uploading to YouTube, it became the first-ever viral video with over 78 million views. The success of the campaign also led to appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes and The Tonight Show.
Voted “Most Electrifying Frontman in the World” by FUSE, Shim’s live show is a hard act to follow. With over 1,500 shows under his belt, his dynamic stage presence wins over new audiences instantly and has made him one of the best live performers of his generation. Look for Shim sharing the stage with Avenged Sevenfold, Tool, Stone Temple Pilots and more at this year’s Rock on the Range festival, and opening on select dates with Imagine Dragons.
Shim’s blood and intensity run through every song he’s ever written, and his upcoming single, “Hallelujah” is no exception. A bluesy guitar riff cries out before snapping into a gospel-style chant – “Can I get an Amen or a Hallelujah?” carried on by a full choir and hard-hitting hook that already sounds like a summer anthem.
“Hallelujah” will be released on April 27th. Fred Croshal from the Croshal Entertainment Group, is leading the marketing efforts, with Kymm Britton handling publicity. Shim is represented by entertainment attorney, David A. Helfant.

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The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Wednesday affirmed the dismissal of an Ohio woman’s defamation lawsuit against actor James Woods.
The suit comes as a result of an exchange on Twitter during the 2016 election. In 2016 James Woods reposted a tweet that had side-by-side comparisons of Portia Boulger, the plaintiff and a member of Women for Bernie, and the so-called Trump Nazi, a woman giving a Nazi salute at a rally for Donald Trump. Woods’ post contained a caption that read “So-called #Trump ‘Nazi’ is a #berniesanders agitator/operative?” The woman giving the salute was shortly after identified as Birgitt Peterson, a Trump supporter living in Yorkville, Illinois.
Boulger filed this suit against Woods claiming the actor committed defamation and invasion of privacy against her. Woods filed motion to dismiss for lack of service and motion to dismiss on the pleadings. The court found service lacking but found that Woods conduct had waived personal jurisdiction as a defense due to his conduct in filing the motion on the pleadings. Nonetheless, the court granted the motion to dismiss on the pleadings under the Ohio “innocent construction rule” which says that if a statement is subject to more than one meaning and at least one of the meanings is innocent, the statement should be construed to be innocent.


text: Modena City Ramblers were born in 1991 as an Irish folk group, in love with the music and traditions of the Emerald Isle. Thirty full years of successes, both from the recording and the live tour point of view, both in Italy and Europe. The 2020 stop has forcibly kept the band away from their fans, which was used to around 80 dates a year. Nonetheless, the great family of Modena City Ramblers tried to stay close to their fans and in 2021 they carried out the celebrations for the 30 years of their career with the usual spirit, with music and the extreme closeness to their audience. The beginning was given with the streaming concert for St Patrick’s day, directly from the stage of Estragon Club in Bologna. Today, in full compliance with the anti-Covid19 regulations, the Modena City Ramblers are ready to return on tour.


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September 20, 2021--There have been multiple cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in individuals at Henry Janzen School. All close contacts have been notified. We are working closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students. The virus spreads from person to person by large, respiratory droplets, like from a cough or sneeze.
Due to the number of positive cases diagnosed, we will be moving to remote learning for Kindergarten to the Grade 4/5 classroom beginning Tuesday, September 21 until Friday, October 1. Students will return to school on Monday, October 4, if they are symptom-free.
You will be contacted by your child’s teacher regarding details for remote learning. We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19.
If you/your child has any symptoms of COVID-19, please call HealthLine at 811 and remain at home. If medical attention is required, please call ahead to your health care provider. If it is an emergency requiring urgent attention, call 911.
We will continue to provide additional information to parents/guardians as it is available. For further information regarding COVID-19, please call HealthLine at 811, and/or visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19.


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Stress takes a major toll on the body. Chronic pain, migraines, weight gain, breathing difficulties, and sleep issues are just the beginning. It turns out, you can also worry yourself sick—literally.
Have you ever noticed that you get sick in times of stress? It seems like we go down with an illness right before a work presentation, moving, or the holidays—right when it’s the last thing you need. Or do you remember when you were in college and you’d always get sick during midterms and finals? Thursday night keggers didn’t help, BUT that’s another story…
The point is, stress weakens the immune system. It triggers the release of cortisol, preparing us to spring into action in emergency situations. The release of stress hormones decreases white blood cells, the cells of the immune system that protect the body against infectious disease and foreign invaders, leaving us super susceptible to disease and illness. In fact, studies show that we can blame stress for as much as 90% of disease and illness—even cancer.
The thing is, our bodies are built to heal. The perfect immune system will protect us by fending off viruses, bacteria, and parasites, but won’t react to benign things like pollen or food. However, these days, the “perfect” immune system is hard to come by. In our fast-paced world, there’s a lot of pressure to perform, to work 24/7, and to be productive at all times. Plus, as an ambitious woman, we could guess that you put added pressure on yourself to do all and do it all for everyone else, too. Talk about stressful! Chronic stress wreaks havoc on your immune system leaving you sick and tired. Not to mention, being sick makes things like work and parenting even harder! It’s a vicious cycle we can all relate to.
So what’s a girl to do? Here’s what: Manage your stress! Stress management is crucial when it comes to boosting immunity and staying healthy—we must also note that genetics and other factors do play a role, as well. But there’s so much we can do to reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, and support immune function.
- Take a breather. Studies show that deep breathing and meditation lower anxiety and stress levels, reduce blood pressure and improve immunity. That being said, don’t wait till you’re stressed the f*ck out to take a deep breath. Create a daily routine of meditation, starting with just two minutes a day, eventually working your way up to 20 minutes a day. Know that you can always turn to your breath when stressful situations arise, anytime, anywhere.
- Sweat it out. Regular, moderate exercise boosts immunity by slowing down the release of stress hormones and flushing out bacteria out of the lungs and airways. Walking, biking, yoga, dancing or swimming are all awesome ways to break a sweat and stave off illness.
- Gut check. About 80% of your immune cells live in your gut, which means if you strengthen your gut health, you’re less likely to get sick or suffer from allergies and autoimmune disease. Get your gut right by minimizing the use of antibiotics, incorporate a high-quality daily probiotic, and eat a healthy, balanced diet full of veggies and probiotic-rich foods. Think yogurt, tempeh, kefir, and sauerkraut.
- Soak up the sun. The sun is our best source of Vitamin D, which is a powerful immune system booster. We know you’re busy hustlin’ and it’s easy to get stuck at your desk all day, but this is permission to take a break, and get outside for some fresh air and sunshine. Doctor’s orders ;)
- Supercharge your immune system with supplements. Meet the #dreamteam of immune-boosting supplements: Stress Fighter, zinc, and vitamin C.
- Stress Fighter is our signature blend of clinically-dosed adaptogenic herbs and amino acids, designed to regulate cortisol, reduce stress, and improve sleep. Take 2/day with a big glass of water!
- Zinc is an immunity powerhouse. It acts as an antioxidant and fights off free radicals in the body like bacteria and viruses. Take 15 to 30 mg a day to support a solid immune system.
- Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that helps white blood cells function more effectively. Take 75 mg a day to fight illness and shorten the duration of colds.

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Safeway has committed to participate in the WorldWide Retail Exchange's (WWRE) Interoperability Project to be completed by year-end.
In this project, the WWRE will act as both a source and recipient data pool, allowing Safeway to synchronize data with manufacturers who publish directly to the WWRE as their source data pool, as well as receive information from UCCnet through WWRE's direct connection with UCCnet's GLOBALregistry service.
Safeway, a founding member of the WWRE, will be among the first participants in the project, which will add momentum to the industry's push toward the adoption of global standards. Safeway said it intends to subscribe to UCCnet for its global registry service and to utilize the WWRE as its recipient data pool and single point of access into the Global Data Synchronization Network.

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With hockey over for the summer, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has hung up his skates and put on whatever doting boyfriends wear in their place (judging by Ovi's style, they wear a lot of tank tops).
After accompanying his girlfriend, tennis player Maria Kirilenko, to Wimbledon last month, Ovechkin has returned to London to support Kirilenko as she represents Russia in the Olympics.
This weekend, Ovechkin shared quite a few pictures of his adventures on Twitter, which has inspired this photo essay, which I've entitled "Ov-ympics." I'll take other suggestions below.
Here is Ovechkin and Kirilenko outside of Olympic Stadium. Unfortunately, the Russians did not take any fashion tips from Ovi during the opening ceremony.
Here is a picture of Kirilenko warming up as taken by Ovechkin. In her doubles match with partner Nadia Petrova, Kirilenko won her first Olympic match 6-7 6-3 6-2 over the Polish duo of Klaudia
Jans-Ignacik and Alicja Rosolska.
Ovechkin, usually hounded by autograph and picture seekers, takes one of his own with tennis star Novak Djokovic.
Last, but not least, a lovely picture of the couple. Perhaps my eyes are deceiving me, but that looks like a ring on Kirilenko's left ring finger. Could it be? Looks like the Olympics now have six rings, am I right? Who knows.
Either way, tune in next time for the continuation of "Where In The World Is Ovi Sandiego?"
Follow Adam on Twitter @AdamVingan and e-mail your story ideas to adamvingan (at) gmail.com.


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General OB/GYN Opportunity at Thriving Independent Hospital in Pennsylvania
Inpatient and outpatient
Evangelical Community Hospital is seeking to recruit an OB/GYN physician to join the team in a thriving community hospital.
About the Role:
- Full scope OB and GYN services in established practice. Performing outpatient and inpatient work in acute hospital.
- 1:5 call; 17 OB beds, 4 L&Ds; 18 bassinets. C-section suite on floor; newly renovated OR suite.
- Superb balance between quality of life and quality of practice; experienced office and medical staff. Outpatient office attached to hospital for ease of care.
- Great mentorship opportunity. New grads welcome!
- Tertiary care center with children’s hospital 30 minutes away. Pediatricians on staff. Support from outside MFM group.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive straight base compensation model.
- Position includes full-time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Extended Leave, access to 401k Retirement Plan and a Define Pension Plan.
- Generous CME allowances and education time off.
- Malpractice with Tail Coverage.
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Economic issues have always been very important to Chinese voters, but increasingly civil liberties — more freedom of speech and other political freedoms — are becoming critical.
TWO years ago on March 8, Malaysia’s half-century old “Merdeka consensus” finally collapsed as the non-Malay vote swung dramatically to the opposition Pakatan Rakyat.
Unfortunately, Barisan Nasional and Umno have been in denial over the implications of this fundamental change. Instead of exploring new ways to revive and re-energize the social contract, there have been calls for a return to the past and an even stronger promotion of Malay rights.
Given the rhetoric — some of which has been extremely shrill — the Chinese community (witness results in Hulu Selangor and Sibu) has remained resolutely pro-Pakatan.
The Indian community at least has finally started shifting back to the ruling coalition. Their Chinese counterparts, however, have largely been unmoved by the premier’s 1Malaysia slogan.
Last week, I met with a Chinese businessman for some perspectives. He was extremely concerned with how Umno was managing the current challenges:
“I know the PM is trying hard to reform the country. However, his party is undermining these initiatives. People like me are watching closely.
“Can Najib transform Malaysia? I don’t know. I hope so, but I’m not confident.
“Most Chinese Malaysians are quite independent of the Government. We don’t need handouts. We have the resources and the determination. You can’t ‘buy’ our support. We want change.”
The worsening Chinese sentiment is a problem for both Barisan and, indeed, Malaysia. Our country has prospered because of the combination of Malay political power and Chinese commercial might. This is what the “Merdeka consensus” was basically about.
We need both communities onboard in order to progress. We particularly can’t afford for the Chinese middle-class to lose hope: both their human and financial capital are critical for Malaysia’s future growth.
Unfortunately, many of their youths are choosing to migrate. This is just one of the factors accelerating the relative decline in Chinese population figures vis-a-vis the Malay community.
In political terms, DAP has supplanted its rivals in Barisan as the main party of the Malaysian Chinese.
But the DAP is supposed to be multiracial, and a Chinese-centric agenda will damage its credibility in the long run. Indeed the position of the party’s non-Chinese members has always been awkward despite contributing prominent leaders like Karpal Singh and M. Kulasegaran.
The DAP’s leaders must tread carefully here. They must remain true to the party’s social-democratic roots that eschew ethnic distinctions.
Moreover, the party cannot deny that its successes in 2008 were partially due to growing Malay support. This stemmed from its ties with the two giants of the Malay opposition, namely Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Tok Guru Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat. Anwar, however, faces another spell in prison, while Nik Aziz isn’t getting any younger.
Furthermore, some MCA and East Malaysian strongholds notwithstanding, the DAP has all but peaked electorally. Without an increase in its Malay voter base, it can only go downhill from here.
The DAP must therefore take care to cultivate new Malay allies within the ranks of PKR and PAS. They must make sure these relationships are sounder and healthier than the old Barisan formula.
Meanwhile, Umno’s refusal to acknowledge that Malaysian Chinese are no longer satisfied with the “Merdeka consensus” is a major obstacle.
This intransigence weakens the position of the MCA and Gerakan day by day. Their leaders know what must be done to win back support. However, they cannot change or adapt as long as Umno — the core of Barisan — refuses to budge when it comes to the social contract.
Moreover, the Sibu by-election has shown that this sentiment is beginning to have an impact on Barisan’s “fixed deposit” — East Malaysia.
While economic issues are very important to Chinese voters, civil liberties are becoming critical to them. Like all young Malaysians, their youth are also eager for more freedom of speech and other political freedoms.
Interestingly, the Prime Minister continues to strive to win Chinese support.
Sometimes, as his “Let’s make a deal speech” in Sibu demonstrates, this eagerness backfires. However, there is no doubting his sense of urgency and seriousness.
Najib knows the importance of winning back Chinese support. He knows Malaysia needs the commercially dynamic community to be fully committed to the national project.
The problem is that Umno (and Perkasa) may not see things the same way. Indeed, there are many voices in the party demanding he reject the Chinese community once and for all to concentrate on the Malays.
As with the DAP, however, such an ethnocentric approach would be disastrous. Najib must therefore not only win the hearts of the non-Malays, but also educate his party on why compromise is necessary.
Indeed, it’s clear that many Chinese view Najib more favourably than his party. The Indian community has clearly made the same calculation, even though Umno’s treatment of them has improved only marginally. This is a sign of the power of Najib’s 1Malaysia message and his own charisma.
The Chinese, however, will not be so willing to accept his personal guarantees. Rather, Najib must press on with his economic reform agenda, and expand it to the socio-political arena.
He may not win the community back entirely, but he can at least begin reconstructing the multiracial vote bank that kept Barisan in power for so long. It was also the basis of the over five decades of prosperity that our nation enjoyed.
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Chris Sheldrick got his first job around the age of five. Growing up on a farm in Hinxworth, a village outside Cambridge, he had to run down the track to wave to wayward delivery drivers trying to find his place, which didn’t even have a proper address, and guide them in. Now, as founder and CEO of what3words, he’s still showing people the way all over the world, from Hinxworth to Mongolia.
He feels as if he’s been trying to direct traffic all his life. He used to be a bassoonist who studied at King’s College, London, and the Royal Academy. But an accident when he punched a hole in a glass door and permanently damaged his left hand, meant that at 21 he pivoted to production and specifically tour manager. In practice, this meant 10 years of trying to convey addresses of venues to roadies. Even if they don’t run out of petrol (the number one cardinal sin), roadies, in my experience (having been one), invariably blow it one way or another. The turning point for Chris Sheldrick was one stressful day in 2012 when he got a call from a roadie in Italy. “I’ve arrived!” he says. “But where’s the venue?” (I am deleting the profanities, but you can stick them back in, fairly liberally).
The guy had driven all the way from London with a lorryful of boy band paraphernalia. Having mis-transcribed the GPS coordinates, he found himself an hour north of Rome instead of an hour south. And halfway up a mountain. It was, says Sheldrick, “the most stressful day of my career”. Somehow, with a show-must-go-on attitude, he managed to get it sorted out just in time.


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Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans
She’s Just Being Miley: Miley Cyrus hit the red carpet on Wednesday night with fiance Liam Hemsworth on her arm, while rocking a racy top! The 19-year-old newly-engaged star sported a black, cutout dress leaving little to the imagination. “It’s called Zimmerman,” Miley told reporters at the Australians in Film Breakthrough Awards in Los Angeles, when asked about her ensemble (via Us Weekly). “It’s from Australia. I love a little built-in corset, every girl does!” Adding, “I just wanted to wear something simple because tonight is all about him . . . “I’m super stoked for him. He’s really happy and it’s great!” If this is Miley’s idea of “simple” we can’t wait for her “complicated” look.
AH Nation Poll: Is Miley’s too too racy to super stylish? VOTE HERE!
Bro-Code Broken?: What have we here? George Clooney hanging out Jennifer Aniston? The actor was spotted with the ex-wife of his pal Brad Pitt (along with girlfriend Stacy Keibler and Jen’s boyfriend Justin Theroux) boarding a jet in Switzerland. See the new pals, HERE!
Ke$ha’s Keeps Is Classy Yet Again: Ke$ha, your new lip tattoo is something to be proud of! How could anyone possibly ever regret getting, “Suck It!” inked on the inside of their bottom lip! See the singer’s wise choice, HERE!
Gaga Debuts New Sad Song: Lady Gaga dropped a new song this week at a concert in Melbourne, Australia, but fans won’t be dancing to this one. Check out the singer performing “Princess Die” – a song about suicide that may appear on her next album – HERE!
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By Bill McNee, Forest Health Specialist, Oshkosh, Bill.Mcnee@wisconsin.gov or 920-360-0942
At a suitable time between early May and early June, an airplane will spray parts of four DNR properties to reduce the population of spongy moth caterpillars (formerly known as gypsy moth). Treatment dates will depend on weather conditions and caterpillar development.
This year’s high populations threaten to strip trees of their leaves and possibly kill high-value trees at these properties.
Aerial spraying will take place on a total of 625 acres at the following locations:
Big Foot Beach State Park (one site):
- Campground and forest surrounding the day-use area
Devil’s Lake State Park (two sites):
- North Shore day-use area and the Northern Lights/Quartzite campgrounds, plus a portion of the Ice Age campground
- South Shore day-use area
Governor Dodge State Park (two sites):
- Twin Valley campground
- The southern half of Cox Hollow campground
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit (three sites):
- Horseriders campground
- Muir/Nordic trailheads
- Oak restoration area at the intersection of State Highway 67 and County Trunk Highway S
Detailed maps of the treatment areas can be seen on the DNR Forest Health website. Each site will be sprayed once; the spraying will take 10 to 30 minutes per site, depending on the size of the treatment area.
- The plane flies very low and loudly over the treatment sites and surrounding areas. Spraying will only occur within the physical treatment boundaries.
- Planes may begin spraying as early as 5 a.m. and continue into the late morning or afternoon if weather conditions are favorable. Spraying could occur any day of the week.
- Law enforcement, local governments, schools, and medical facilities will be notified of the spraying beforehand.
- Sites will be sprayed with Foray, a bacterial insecticide that contains Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki (Btk). Btk is a naturally occurring soil bacterium that kills only caterpillars when eaten. Btk is not toxic to people, bees, pets or other animals. However, some people with severe allergies may wish to remain indoors during nearby applications.
- The Foray product being applied is listed with the Organic Materials Review Institute as acceptable for certified organic food production.
- Upon visiting the Spongy Moth Information website, individuals can sign up for frequent email notifications of when the spraying will occur.
“Slow The Spread” treatments to begin in May
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will treat approximately 71,250 acres at 37 sites in 10 western counties as part of the national “Slow the Spread” program. This program treats low, leading-edge populations of spongy moth to slow the westward spread of the pest.
Slow the Spread treatments use either the same Foray insecticide as the DNR treatments or a pheromone mating disruptor that prevents moth reproduction by interfering with the ability of male moths to find female moths. More information can be found in this news release.
For more information about spongy moth and aerial spraying, visit the spongy moth information website, call the toll-free Spongy Moth Line at 1-800-642-MOTH (1-800-642-6684) to talk to staff, or hear a recording of up-to-date spray plans.


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Here's the hilarious, full throttle trailer for HORNS. The movie is out just in time for Halloween.
And WRAITH is out in Hardcover on July 30th. I'll be doing a signing to promote it at the Framingham, Ma, Barnes & Noble on August 6th, at 7 PM. Come on in and let me deface your comics!

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Others might understand compact residing as the temporary definition of that which truly are the critical things in everyday lifestyles. It's all about saving space and finding ways to use every square inch of our living room. Whether we like it or not, everyone is looking for a sheet of apartment furniture that will assist them save space. In this world, it's impossible to do with a personal computer or a tv and even then we have to set this up so that we may watch our favorite TV shows once we want to.
Individuals that are concerned about conserving their money and at the same time wanting to enjoy a more natural life are now resorting to apartments which are equipped with all the amenities and modern comforts. Living in these sorts of housing can be known as compact dwelling since it reduces the entire amount of space while maximizing the performance of a given area. Living in these sorts of accommodations is a lot more than about just being able to sleep and remain for the night, because there are a number of benefits that include these types of lodging.
To start with, people who opt to have apartments that are equipped with these attributes are able to maximize the amount of natural light available in any particular room. Before, many buildings were built with big windows that let in plenty of sun in. However, it’s very difficult to allow as much all-natural light into a room as possible if you have a smaller space to operate with. The end result was chambers that could reflect the light from the windows and absorb most of the heat throughout the winter months but would allow little to no light to the room during the summertime. These types of rooms would also make it very hard to utilize the heat in each area.
Apartment dwellings which are outfitted with natural light are easier to handle when it comes to saving money and using energy more effectively. This means that small living spaces are far better at conserving energy since they have more natural lighting during the day, which helps to keep the rooms cooler without needing to use artificial elements to keep the temperature down. This makes it simpler for smaller spaces to conserve energy because they’re more energy efficient, meaning that the units won’t require as much electricity as larger distances. This can be especially helpful in the summer months once the sun is shining brightly and using a lot of electricity is much more expensive.
Another advantage that comes with many apartments and condos which are designed with these characteristics is they can be included in certain housing development programs. As there are so many different housing developments being constructed, developers tend to be interested in putting affordable housing units within these jobs. In some cases, there are even housing improvements that were designed especially for people who have chosen to rent a compact dwelling unit or even a studio instead of a substitute form of home ownership. In such cases, the developer will work closely with a local housing authority to get the job approved. There are even some developers that are helping to remodel or construct cheap housing units and paying to the construction expenses out of their own pocket due to the tax breaks they can receive if the development is considered to be a low income housing project.
If you are thinking about converting your current apartment into a few of these kinds of dwelling spaces, it is important that you think about the advantages you will receive by converting your flat into these housing options. Even if your current budget does not let you afford a new studio sized apartment, there are ways to reduce the cost of owning an affordable apartment by altering your current dwelling into one of these new home types. Check with your local housing authority to find out what codes your flat must meet in order for one to legally rent these new apartment buildings. It could be wise to consult a lawyer before starting any type of conversion, however, in order to be certain that you are getting a good deal on your investment.


Jessica Camacho, best known to comics fans for her role on The CW's The Flash, and Shadowhunters veteran Alexander Eling are among eight actors who just got cast in the forthcoming Netflix sci-fi series Another Life.
Camacho and Eling join A. J. Rivera (Grandfathered), Alex Ozerov (The Americans), Jake Abel (Dirty John), JayR Tinaco (Rake), Barbara Williams (Mayans MC) and Lina Renna (The 100) in the series from executive producer Aaron Martin (DeGrassi: The Next Generation).
The group join a number of previously-announced cast members, including Arrowverse veterans Katee Sackhoff (The Flash) and Tyler Hoechlin (Supergirl). The show is planned for ten episodes, although if it is a success, future seasons could presumably be picked up.
According to Deadline, who reported the casting, Another Life centers on astronaut Niko Breckinridge (Sackhoff) who is focused on searching for alien intelligence. She leads a crew on a mission to explore the genesis of an alien artifact. As Niko and her young crew investigate, they face unimaginable danger on what might very well be a one-way mission.
Camacho played Gypsy on The Flash, who came as an adversary and quickly became a love interest for Cisco. After playing a fairly significant role in season three, that role was scaled back in season four, with her father Breacher (Danny Trejo) playing a bigger part.
There is no word on whether Camacho might still be able to make the occasional trip to Vancouver to appear on The Flash, although one assumes it could be worked out if that is what the writers want.
For Eling, things are a little simpler, since Shadowhunters has officially been cancelled. While there is still some fan interest in reviving the series, it seems unlikely to continue at this point.
The Deadline story has all of the character breakdowns included. You can check those out below.
Eling is Javier Almanzar, a former hacker on board The Salvare as an expert in computer engineering. He doesn’t pull punches and, though he doesn’t say a lot, he always speaks his mind. Quick to perceive offense, this quality reveals his tendency to wear his impoverished childhood like a badge.
Camacho is Michelle Vargas. Michelle says it like it is, which you think would help her in her job as The Salvare’s communications expert. The problem is, she’s aggressive, she complains a whole lot, and she can rub people the wrong way. She’s also exciting to be around, because you never quite know what’s going to come out of her mouth.
Another Life is expected to start shooting soon. There is no word yet on when it will air.


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Parvovirus B19 infection Infecção por Parvovírus B19 Elvira Deolinda Rodrigues Pereira Velloso1, Denise da Cunha Pasqualin2, Nelson Hamerschlak3
Figure 2. Bone marrow biopsy: giant cells with intranuclear inclusions (HE x 400)
Figure 1. Bone marrow aspirate: presence of giant proerythroblasts with evident intranuclear inclusions (Rosenfeld X 1.000)
A previously healthy 52 year-old male, was evaluated as an outpatient for fever and fatigue for 30 days. The patient had no other symptoms. Four months before he had prostate surgery for benign prostate hyperplasia. The physical examination was normal. Complete blood count showed: Hb: 13.6 g/dl; leucocytes: 3,800/
mm3; neutrophils: 912/mm3; lymphocytes: 2,128/mm3, with atypical morphology; platelets: 125,000/mm3; reticulocytes: 15,000/mm3. Bone marrow aspiration showed normal granulocytic (58%) and megakaryocytic cellularity, mild plasmacytosis (4%) and lymphocytosis (24%) with some atypical elements, and the presence of rare erythroid elements (3.6%), with giant proerythroblasts and intranuclear inclusions (Figure 1). These findings were also seen in the bone marrow biopsy (Figure 2), suggesting parvovirus B19 infection. The diagnosis was confirmed by detection of the virus by serum PCR and serology for anti-parvovirus B19 IgM antibodies. Serology for EBV, hepatitis B and C, CMV, HIV, HTLV1 and dengue were negative for recent infections. The patient improved his symptoms, with no need for specific treatment.
PhD, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo – HC-FMUSP, São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
PhD, Pathology Laboratory of Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein – HIAE, São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
PhD, Hematology/Oncology Program of Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein – HIAE, São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
Corresponding author: Elvira Deolinda Rodrigues Pereira Velloso – Rua Ministro Ferreira Alves, 1031 – 183A – Pompéia – CEP 05009-060 – São Paulo (SP), Brasil – Tel.: 11 3872-6114 – e-mail: [email protected]
Received on Oct 3, 2007 – Accepted on Nov 8, 2007
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Human parvovirus B19 causes several clinical syndromes, including infectious erythema (exanthematic disease of childhood), non-immune fetal hydrops, transient aplastic anemia and arthropathies(1). The virus has a tropism for erythroid progenitors, binding itself to the P antigen in the erythroid membrane. It is cytotoxic to the erythroid progenitors and inhibits the growth of erythroid colonies (CFU-E). The production of neutralizing antibodies leads to resolution of the pure red cell aplasia caused by the virus. In patients with chronic hemolytic anemia, the virus may cause acute pure red cell aplasia, characterized by a significant worsening of the anemia and reticulocytopenia. This condition is not observed in the population without hemolytic disease, since anemia is self-limited and does not last long. In immunosuppressed patients (HIV-infection, post organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplants), the anemia is also important, because of the failure to produce antibodies, that causes persistent viremia and chronic red cell aplasia. These patients may also develop viral pneumonia, hepatitis, encephalitis and myocarditis(2). In immunosuppressed children, other conditions associated with the presence of anti-parvovirus B19 IgM antibodies are described, such as hepatosplenomegaly, skin rash and arthropathy. In immunocompetent adults, parvovirus-induced arthropathy (polyarthralgia, erythema, dysesthesia and pruritus) is more frequent, but the diagnosis must also be considered in cases of
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fever of unknown origin, arthralgia, chronic cytopenia, hepatitis, edema, vascular purpura, as well as neural and ophthalmologic manifestations(1). The diagnosis of red cell aplasia is made in cases of reticulocytopenia and bone marrow aspiration with less than 5% of mature erythroblasts; the presence of giant erythroid precursors and nuclear inclusions is highly suggestive of parvovirus infection. The diagnosis is confirmed by immunohistochemical study (viral anticapsid monoclonal antibodies), detection of viral DNA by PCR in the bone marrow aspirate (a more sensitive test), or serum viremia by serology (false-negative results in immunosuppressed patients)(3). Immunocompetent individuals with parvovirus infection need only supportive treatment, whereas intravenous immunoglobulin is recommended for immunocompromised patients with pure red cell aplasia.
REFERENCES 1. Cathébras P, Robert F, Guglielminotti C, Bonnevial L, Rousset H. Primary parvovirus B19 infection in immunocompetent adults: clinical and biological manifestations. Retrospective study of 16 patients. Rev Med Interne. 2000;21(4):324-9. 2. Eid AJ, Brown RA, Patel R, Razonable RR. Parvovirus B19 infection after transplantation: a review of 98 cases. Clin Infect Dis. 2006;43(1):40-8. 3. Lundqvist A, Tolfvenstam T, Bostic J, Söderlund M, Broliden K. Clinical and laboratory findings in immunocompetent patients with persistent parvovirus B19 DNA in bone marrow. Scand J Infect Dis. 1999; 31(1):11-6.


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Eventually there is a tipping point. The Afghan protests following the burning of the Quran by Americans in Baghram have escalated and have broken out across the country. Several deaths - first Afghan and now American - and a NATO shut-down have not slowed down the outrage.
The key to understanding the reaction to these events is simple. Muslims revere the Quran. Afghans are Muslim. Americans, allegedly trying to prevent Afghans in detention passing messages to insurgents deemed as Taliban sympathisers, incinerated copies of the Quran that were supposedly being used to pass on messages. The truth about the Afghans held in detention and to whom the messages were going was handled insensitively and with disrespect. US officials, even up to the US President himself have made attempts to apologise. In reality, however apologies don't always work, especially if they are seen as token and tensions are already high due to an over-long and unpopular occupation. The truth is the Afghan insurgency gains strength from just this sort of action.
One day the Americans will need to leave Afghanistan and a dignified exit would always be the best way to go. The problem with occupation is that it is closely coupled with arrogance and the message that should be learned is that respect and humility is good. Neither have been shown and this is bound to accelerate calls for the Americans to go. History is testament to the fact that in Afghanistan, eventually, it is the Afghan way that prevails.


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No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit. -- Ansel Adams
Of course I wanted to go to the Sun in Glacier National Park - the very idea of capturing everything between earth and sky, with my camera and lens, filled me with the same visions that I experienced as a child, when walking into a candy store to choose just one piece of chocolate. I wanted them all!
The truth is that I didn't know about the Going-to-the-Sun Road, which takes park visitors over the Continental Divide and Logan Pass, at 6,646 feet, and through the heart of Glacier's high country, only that I wanted to visit another national park, see wildlife - grizzlies to be exact - and capture stunning landscapes. I did not know that the road was long, narrow, windy, steep and scary, only that it would take me into a world of high peaks, pristine aqua blue lakes and rivers, glaciers and hiking trails and vistas filled with waterfalls.
But, don't let that stop you from experiencing this amazing achievement of man, because millions of people have safely driven the Going-to-the-Sun Road since it was completed back in 1932. Going-to-the-Sun Road continues for 50 miles, covering the breadth of Glacier and connecting the west side of the park with the east side, or visa versa. But the portion that winds its way up the steep mountains to the top of Logan Pass and the visitor center, with plunging views, is only open for a few months each year, depending on weather conditions and snow depths, and many park visitors plan their vacation so they won't miss the Sun experience.
My first trip over Going-to-the-Sun Road, about three years ago, began at the park's West Entrance at West Glacier, meandering through thick forests of tall trees, water rushing in small streams and deer milling about. Everything was new, beautiful, and exciting, and both of my cameras were getting a work out, capturing landscapes and wildlife.
I was trigger happy and most of the images, though filled with wonder and joy when I look back at them now, were little more than documents of where I had been. In my enthusiasm I wasn't paying attention to the direction of the light and too often didn't take the time to get the tripod out and set the shots up. Snap happy! But, it was okay because I firmly believe that a first visit to a place that is so immense is for practice and if one is a little lucky, one or two good shots will come along.
Lake McDonald took my breath away, with heavy forest, campgrounds, and a beautiful lodge on one side and burned and bare land on the other. The Lake McDonald Lodge is worth a visit - be sure and check out the massive fireplace and walk out the back door to take in the lake. And, If you would like to sit back and savor the scenery, this is where you can catch one of the red tour buses that will take you around the park.
Glacier is filled with different outdoor activities, but my recommendation would be to plan a whole day to go to the Sun, at Logan Pass first, and have plenty of time to stop, take in the views and take a short or long hike away from the main road. (Please note: The official Glacier National Park page says that the drive takes about two hours with no stops, but be sure and take into consideration the ongoing construction/repair project that will slow the drive time.)
And, it would be near impossible to not stop and take in the views along the way, not to mention a chance to breath in the fresh mountain air and the perfume of the wildflowers if they are in bloom.
By the time we reached the beginning of Logan Pass, more than two hours had already gone by with stops at Avalanche Creek and taking in the views of Bird Woman Falls.
Glacier is a place of many stories, so be sure and check out the bookstores at the different visitor centers. Remember, knowledge of the history can make your experience richer and help your photos tell the stories that you encounter along the way.
I have had this thing about narrow, steep and windy roads my entire life, but thanks to photography, I have had to relinquish those fears that had always felt like good friends, even when they were holding me back from the finer things that life has to offer.
This was early season and the road had only been open for one day. The traffic was stop-and-go, as promised, because of the road construction, giving plenty of time to take in the views.
Plainly this has got to be one of the more spectacular places to drive to - into the wilderness on four wheels powered by an engine, makes Going-to-the-Sun an activity for all ages. The water was flowing down the side of the mountains, cascading into magnificent waterfalls that would dry up as the year progresses. Don't rush, take the time now, to capture all that you see. Weeping Wall, which runs next to the road, was like a car wash, with all of the water that was spilling over its side and onto the road.
The higher we went the harder that I gripped the steering wheel, but that was partially because portions of the road and small retaining walls were missing in some places because they were being rebuilt.
Those scary spots are long gone, so don't worry. As we got closer to Logan Pass, the road was only one lane in some places and the sides plunged straight below us. My passengers wanted to know if they should be driving, but no way was I turning my steering wheel over.
I gripped harder and tried looking straight ahead. My face was tense and probably white. And then the unexpected happened. There, on the edge of the world sat a yellow piece of big machinery and beside that, a curious bighorn ram getting into a box of debris. All thoughts of being scared went out the window and I picked up the camera and shot a few through the windshield as we went by.
Photography makes me brave. After that, though I was cautious, the tension and fears began to dissipate and I began to relax and have fun. After about three or four trips over the Going-to-the-Sun Road, all fears were gone and I have been able to enjoy the scenery time and time again.
Soon we were at Logan Pass where the visitors center was all but buried in snow that towered over our heads. We had gone from the green of spring to the white of winter in just a short time. People were heading out on the Hidden Lake Trail, using cross-country skis or snowshoes.
If you make it to Logan Pass after the snow has melted and the Hidden Lake Trail is dry, take the time to get out and hike, going as far as is comfortable. The hike from the Logan Pass Visitor Center is up hill, and the first part is best taken slowly. But the scenery that will unfold before your eyes will be spectacular, particularly if you make it all of the way to Hidden Lake where there is a viewing platform and some great rocks to sit on for a picnic.
The best part of this hike, for me, is the possibility of running into bighorns and mountain goats that often graze near the trail. Be careful not to get too close, they are unpredictable wild animals.
Because of the stunning landscape views and the many possibilities of wildlife viewings, I tend to carry a heavy pack with two camera bodies, two or three lenses, extra memory cards and batteries, and my tripod. This could be described as overkill, particularly given the climb during the first portion of the hike, but do think ahead about what your photographic goals might be as this is one place that you might not get back to several more times.
Shortly after we left Logan Pass is where my excitement over the views got a little out of hand and I had to be reined in. Just on the other side of the tunnel we stood on the edge, looking back at Logan Pass and the valley and rivers that ran through the meadows far below. The drop was virtually vertical. However, I decided that in order to capture the image that was in my mind, I needed to step off of the edge, just a few feet below the road. No problems getting down there and there were a few bushes below me, that I reasoned would prevent me from going too far.
I crouched down and felt my shoes slide downward. Uh-oh! I took the photos and cautiously began to try and crawl back up, but the earth was too loose and I kept sliding. That was when I realized that those bushes were flimsy branches that would hold nothing. And that photography would conquer all of my fears.
Moments before I could barely stand on the edge of the road and suddenly, in my eagerness to capture an image, I was needing rescue. Not one of my prettier moments but I lived to tell the story and warn folks, stay on the road!
I never lived this down. For one thing, during the first few minutes of our excursion into Glacier, I had knelt down to take a photo and ripped the rear out of my jeans. That rip only got worse as the day wore on and I had nothing to change into. Oh, the lessons I have learned along the way - each one a story and a teaching tool. Such is the life of a traveling photographer who has more enthusiasm than money.
Further on down the road we stopped at Sun Pointe Nature Trail and wandered around, taking photos of the many water features, such as Barring Falls, and also taking a short hike down to St. Mary Falls. And then for the grand finale, as far as I was concerned, arriving at the lookout for Goose Island on St. Mary Lake.
It was later in the afternoon and the sun was behind us and the sky was filled with clouds that filtered the light. The blue of the lake took my breath away. Because the scene before me was so immense, I took vertical panorama shots and came away with one of my all-time favorite images, still to this day.
Once past the St. Mary overlook, we continued on to the East Entrance at St. Mary where we had to decide if we wanted to go to Many Glacier or back to the west entrance and on to Kalispell, Mont., where we were staying. We opted for the entire experience and headed into Many Glacier, hoping for bears of course, and this area quickly became my favorite part of Glacier National Park.
Not that we saw any bears that day, but intimate scenery of Sherburne Lake, surrounded by tall peaks and the end of the road at the Many Glacier Campground, made this my special place. In the years since my first visit, I have hiked many of the trails that leave out of Many Glacier and each one has been spectacular.
On the way back to the park's main entrance at West Glacier, we stopped at Goat Lick along U.S. 2 where I saw my first mountain goats! This was a real treat and I highly recommend the stop, if you have time during your visit.
All in all it was one spectacular day in Glacier. Extremely long and exhausting, to say the least, but there was not one moment that I would have wanted to miss.
Before you go to Glacier National Park, check to make sure that the Going-to-the-Sun Road is open. The official website states that it will not open before June 21, but that depends on the weather. Take layers of clothing, extra batteries and memory cards for your camera, and have fun.


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This report discusses development of the Rangeland Vegetation Simulator (RVS) and new models for estimating understory conditions in forested landscapes. The RVS is calibrated on 112 unique sites and enables simulation of ecological dynamics, production and fuels in either a spatially explicit manner or as a processor of inventory data much like the FVS. Validation of the RVS, in this inaugural development, suggests significant promise for its use to describe vegetation and fuel data when the structure and composition are given, but its ability to describe succession is limited and in some cases unrealistic.
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China-Funded Dam Project In Northeast Africa May Lead To Regional Instability
A potentially dangerous regional war may be developing in Northeast Africa thanks to the Chinese-funded Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). It seems that, wherever people grab onto Chinese money, despair follows.
The Nile is the longest river in Africa and may be the longest in the world. (The Amazon competes with it for that title.) While Egypt’s historic prominence means that most people instinctively associate the Nile with that country, the great river actually runs through eleven nations. The White Nile begins in Rwanda or Burundi, flowing north through Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan. The Blue Nile begins in Ethiopia, flowing north into Sudan, where it joins the White Nile at Khartoum. The main river itself then flows into Egypt, ending at the Mediterranean. (The other nations it touches are Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania.)
The almost-completed GERD project spans the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, and will ultimately hold 74 billion cubic meters of water. Filling the dam started last summer and could take as many as 15 years to complete. The dam’s purpose is electricity. The $5 billion project (which includes $1.2 billion in financing from China) will ultimately bring millions of Ethiopians into the 21st century.
That sounds laudable, but the Egyptians and Sudanese are extremely worried:
The Chinese-financed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), despite a recent breakdown in talks on Africa’s largest development project, risks powering up a range of downstream tensions and rivalries.
These run from rising rivalry between Egypt and Ethiopia to a festering border war between Ethiopia and neighboring Sudan. At stake, too, is the future of almost 90% of the water in the Nile River, the world’s longest waterway.
Egypt, where millions depend on the river for their livelihoods, considers control of the Nile an “existential” issue. Sudan, meanwhile, fears the GERD may seriously endanger its own dams, which depend on water flowing from upstream neighbor Ethiopia.
The African Union is trying to mediate these disputes but has currently hit a “dead end.”
It’s obvious why the Ethiopians are on board with the dam since large swaths of the country are pre-modern rural regions. That’s why most of the dam’s funding comes from Ethiopians from all regions and ethnicities who have invested in its development. Sudan and Egypt are less enthused. Much less enthused:
“Egypt and Sudan have been using water from the Nile for centuries,” says [Ashok] Swain [UNESCO Chair on International Water Cooperation], “with between 86% and 90% of this – depending on the season – coming from the Blue Nile.”
The prospect of this flow being reduced, while also coming under Ethiopian control, has therefore rung alarm bells in these two downstream nations.
The dam “could endanger the security and very survival of an entire nation by imperiling its wellspring of sustenance,” Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri told the UN Security Council last summer after Ethiopia began filling unilaterally the dam’s giant reservoir.
Shoukri estimated that for around 100 million Egyptians, the Nile’s waters are their “single source of livelihood.”
Sudan was initially somewhat more favorably inclined to the project, believing that it could control flooding, but it’s now worried about Ethiopia’s sudden power. If there is a drought (and Ethiopia is known for them), that Ethiopia could stop the water flow to Sudan’s hydroelectric dams.
And sitting at the center of this existential fear is China. That nation has invested $16 billion into Ethiopia. Presumably, it did so both to get a cash return on investment and because it will a foothold in African – and that foot will be at the starting point of the Blue Nile, which provides 80% of the Nile’s total water flow.
China is investing in poor nations all over the world. These investments seem altruistic, but somehow they never turn out that way. Its Belt and Road Initiative, by which it funds infrastructure projects in poorer nations the world over, puts those nations in China’s debt.
Those who are worried about this debt essentially see China doing something similar to the scam that the robber barons of the gilded age carried out: The companies would have stores that would give employees credit. However, the company would never pay the employees a sufficient salary to enable them to get out of debt. That debt meant the employees were trapped working for the company forever, at starvation wages, with terrible working conditions.
Currently, Ethiopia is in the catbird seat, gaining electricity and regional power. However, not only might this spark a dangerous regional war, but Ethiopia may also find that, like the company employee of yore, it never manages to shake off the “gift” of credit from a predatory China.
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I am just really starting to awaken my senses to the chocolate world around me. It is one thing to eat chocolate, but to actually open your self up to the flavor notes and textures, is another thing entirely. As a child I knew that certain chocolate tasted better , or had a smoother texture than others, but I would never have imagined the extent at which chocolate is reviewed and revered.
I am surprised at all the notes --- to have tasted a piece of chocolate that is perfumed with banana is wonderfully exciting.
I am excited to continue learning about the fine points of chocolate.
After looking at some of the post in the forums, I decided to compile a list of retailers and chocolate suppliers. I posted it on my blog
. I hope no-one minds that I used some of the recommendations noted in the "Where to buy chocolate" thread . I have included web links to the places listed if they were available.
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Please take a look and tell me what you think. If you know of more sources send me a message or leave a comments.

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n2 generation plant,
nitrogen gas system
Application for heat treatment industry application:steel,iron,copper,alumium ammealing,carbonization,protection of hig temperature furances,metal parts assembly with cold temperatures and plasma cutting,etc.Steel-making furnace,blast furance roof sealing,blast furance coal injection,continuous casting and tanderm rolling,steel annealing,eliminate streess relief,aging,heat quenching,carburizing,carbon and nitrogen altogether permeability,tufftride,vacuum queching and nitrogen based atmosphere heat treatment of nitrogen source
1. Compressed air system
Air compressor supply the raw material air for the nitrogen generator. The nitrogen making system need high quality,stable pressure and enough air consumption.Air compressor should use the reliable, maintenance easily,low noise,screw air compressor.
2. Pressure Swing Adsorption Nitrogen making system
Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) is an advanced gas separate technique,it is widely used in gas supply field in the world.
2 .1 Adsorbing material
Adsorbing material is the center part of PSA nitrogen generator,Normally use the the Carbon Molecular Sieve,it can adsorb the oxygen,CO2,water in the air,but can’t adsorb the nitrogen..
2.2 PSA principal
Because O2 and N2 these two gas molecule have diffusion rate difference on the molecule sieve surface,O2 smaller diameter can diffuse faster,most of them inlet micropore of CMS,the large diameter N2 diffuse slowly,less of them can inlet ,use this adsorption difference come true O2 and N2 separate.
2.3 PSA N2 making processing
(1) Inlet air:The air compressor press the air into transporting pipe,then use the compressed air clarification system to remove the water,oil,dust and so on,reach to air buffer tank,then pass through air buffer tank into two adsorption tower.
(2) Adsorption: When air inlet adsorption tower,during the pressure function,O2 and CO2 be adsorbed quickly.Formed N2 near the outlet position.
(3) Air outlet :When the adsorption process working in the best status(Adsorption N2:O2 is the smallest),open the outlet valve,transport the N2 into N2 buffer tank.
(4) Average pressure:After finished exhaust,rest some N2 in the tower,so let it into another tower adsorb again with new air.This process is finished when the pressure of two tower is the same,so called average pressure.
(5) Exhaust :After average pressure finished,need to releasing the air which adsorb by CMS to be ready for next adsorption,the programme will open the air releasing valve automatically,let the pressure in the tower back to the original status,meanwhile release the O2,CO2,so than the CMS can adsorb new air again.
(6) These two tower exchange work can got N2 purity 99.9 %
PSA means Pressure Swing adsorption . As we know there are about 21% oxygen and 78% Nitrogen in the compressed air . When O2 &N2 passing through the carbon molecular Sieve(cms)bed at a certain pressure ,The CMS will preferentially adsorb O2 than N2. N2 will go through as a product gas at pressure while A tower is in the adsorption phase ,B tower is de-pressuring at which time adsorbed O2 will be released to the atmosphere. The A,B tower cycle is then repeated .
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1. Metallurgy: For anneal protection, agglomeration protection, nitrogenizing, furnace washing and blowing, etc. Used in fields such as metal heating treatment, powder metallurgy, magnetic material, copper process, metallic mesh, galvanized wire, semiconductor, etc.
2. Chemical and new material industries: For chemical material gas, pipeline blowing, gas replacement, gas protection, product transport, etc. Used in fields such as chemical ,urethane elastic fiber, rubber, plastic, tyre, polyurethane, biological technology, intermediate, etc.
3. Electronic industry: For encapsulation, agglomeration, anneal, deoxidization, storage of electronic products. Used in fields such as peak welding, circumfluence welding, crystal, piezoelectricity, electronic porcelain, electronic copper tape, battery, electronic alloy material, etc.
Main parts of nitrogen generator
|PSA adsorption tower||Professional design||2pieces/10kg||Special pressure vessel manufacturer|
|Carbon Molecular Sieve||MSC-3KT-172||3500kg||Takeda Japan|
|Vortex airflow distributor||Professional design||2 pieces||Technical Carbotech from Germany|
|Self complement compact device||Professional design||2sets||Jiangyin Tongyue|
|single unit processing part||/||1 set||SMC-Japan|
|Sample pressure reduce valve||/||1 piece||SMC-Japan|
|Direct current 24V power||/||1 set||Taiwan-Mingwei|
|DN100||5 pieces||Burkert Germany Burkert Germany|
|Magnetic valve||4V210-24V||10 pieces||Taiwan Airtac|
|Metal flow meter||LZZ-50||1 piece||Changzhou Shuanghuan|
|Control system||TPC7062K||1set||(color touch screen )Kunlun Tongtai|
|Muffler||TY-500X||1 set||Jiangyin Tongyue|
|Pipe valve system||bprofessional produce||1 set||Jiangyin Tongyue|


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Welcome to Carolina Studios
“Where Kids are On Track for Success”
Carolina Studios is a non-profit 501c3 organization in Charleston, SC.
Our mission is “TO PROVIDE STUDENTS A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS CREATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND CAREER-FOCUSED INITIATIVES THROUGH MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA ARTS.”
Students at the Charleston County School District Fine Arts SMAART program Songwriting Class in conjunction with Carolina Studios, Mark Bryan and Bill Carson wrote, collaborated on, performed and recorded this song in remembrance of our BELOVED lost.
Caleb Smith and SMAART Songwriting students – YouTube
Please consider a donation to the MOTHER EMANUEL HOPE FUND – www.bidr.co/prayforcharleston


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We're talking new sports cars, an SUV and even EVs.
Now that Lotus is flush with Chinese money thanks to new owner Geely, the UK sports car company can finally embark on long overdue expansion plans. In short, Lotus won't be limited to just sports cars, but also to EVs and an SUV. Speaking with Top Gear, Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales confirmed that 2020 will be the year for the first new-era Lotus vehicle. What will it be? An SUV, perhaps? "It will definitely be different. But we will always be the benchmark in light weight, aero and handling," Gales said.
Lotus has a 10-year plan that Gales confirmed will be revealed next year. And yes, it does include EVs. Before you get concerned about the brand's "simplify, then add lightness" soul, Gales pledged sports cars will forever be the core. "We will always make sports cars. We make the most agile sports cars, the ones most about light weight. But we need to adapt to changing homologation laws. The sports cars we show in the next three years will be different to the ones we're building now." Question is, how different? Previous rumors suggested the next generation Elise and Exige will ride on an all-new platform. But it's still too early to know much about this. That's why next year's announcement is a big deal.
Not only will platform details become known, but also a timetable for that SUV and, more than likely, an EV or something else battery related. For now, Gales reiterated Lotus "will stay at 1,500 to 1,600 cars a year for the most next two to three years then after that, the sales go up. But we need new cars."


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The recent decision by the government to set up a new media authority, the proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA), via an ordinance is highly problematic. The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) have referred to this as an attempt to impose ‘media martial law.’ In their joint statement, PFUJ, PBC, and HRCP point out, “The proposed law is draconian in scope and devastating in its impact on the constitutional principles and guarantees for freedom of expression, media freedoms, and the right to information as well as the profession of journalism.”
Further, “This malafide step is another U-turn from the promises made by the prime minister to expand freedom of expression before he took oath of office. This ordinance will further tighten the grip of the government on all forms of media, including print, electronic, and social media, and drama and films. The proposed ordinance is nothing less than imposing “media martial law.
The government has already imposed a major censorship regime on the mainstream media and it now wants to extend that to TV, radio and print to online journalism.”
This new ordinance would “make it mandatory for all types of media, including print, TV, radio, OTT and internet news websites, to obtain not only 5-year to 15-year licenses but also annual no-objection certificates to remain operational. This is censorship by another name as these not only raise entry barriers for new media players but also keep older and more experienced media players hostage to the whims of bureaucrats, authoritarian politicians and behind-the-scenes powers, pulling strings to make the media focused only on survival, not professionalism.”
Finally, “The government and ruling party will itself become the biggest victim of the draconian law by crushing the freedom of expression of citizens and media freedoms for journalists as no one will be left to speak for it and communicate with its constituents. The proposed heavy fines and penalties will not be acceptable to the PFUJ or any journalist in the country. This is aimed at undermining the freedoms enshrined in the constitutional guarantees under Articles 19 and 19-A. The proposed law is ultra vires of the constitution and must be immediately withdrawn, failing which countrywide protests will be launched by journalists and concerned citizens.”


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Sometimes, its difficult to diagnose yourself when your sick. Pineappleope.com is here to help.
When you wake up sneezing, coughing, and have that achy back, feverish, can’t move a muscle feeling, how do you know whether you have cold symptoms or the mythical swine flu?
Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases.
A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the swine flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with the swine flu.
Symptom: Stuffy Nose
Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.
Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have the flu experience chills.
Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. Sneezing is not common with the flu.
A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Symptom: Sore Throat
Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.


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You can offer cow’s milk to your premature baby from around 12 months. They will also need vitamin A, C and D supplements until the age of five. You can buy these from your local baby pharmacy.
What happens if you give a baby cow’s milk too early?
There’s also too much protein in cow’s milk for a young baby’s kidneys and digestive system to process, so switching over too soon can cause issues with those body systems as well. Finally, giving cow’s milk to infants can cause occult (unseen) bleeding in the intestinal tract.
Is cow milk good for premature babies?
Human milk is easier for her to digest than formula and avoids exposing her immature intestinal lining to the cow’s milk proteins found in premature infant formula. Premature babies who are breastfed are less likely to develop intestinal infections than are babies who are formula-fed.
Can I start my baby on cows milk at 9 months?
When should I introduce cow’s milk? You can introduce 3.25% homogenized whole cow’s milk at 9 to 12 months of age once your baby is eating a variety of iron rich foods at least twice a day. Offer cow’s milk in a regular cup (not a sippy cup). This will help your baby learn how to drink.
What happens if infant drinks cow milk?
Also, cow’s milk contains high concentrations of protein and minerals, which can stress a newborn’s immature kidneys and cause severe illness at times of heat stress, fever, or diarrhea. In addition, cow’s milk lacks the proper amounts of iron, vitamin C, and other nutrients that infants need.
Is it OK to use cows milk in baby food?
Cows’ milk can be used in cooking or mixed with food from around 6 months of age, but should not be given as a drink until your baby is 1 year old. Full-fat dairy products, such as pasteurised cheese and plain yoghurt or fromage frais, can be given from around 6 months of age. Choose products with no added sugar.
When can I stop using preemie formula?
When will my preemie stop drinking formula? While every baby’s needs are different, most preemies use special preemie formula at least until their due date, and sometimes as long as three, six, or even 12 months after.
How much milk should a premature baby drink?
usually needs 12-15 ounces of formula or milk per day. A good way to see if your baby is getting enough to eat is to observe how many wet diapers he/she has in a 24 hour period. Your baby should have 6-8 wet diapers every day.
How do I wake my premature baby to feed?
– Bring their hands to their mouth – Move their mouth and tongue – Move around quietly Page 2 2 • Gently help your baby wake up when it’s time to eat. Here are some tips: – Sing to your baby or call their name. slowly side-to-side on a pillow on your lap.
When can I give my premature baby water?
Before your baby is six months corrected age, you can offer your baby cooled boiled water in a beaker or cup at meal times. After six months corrected age, you do not need to boil the water. Giving your baby water is important during hot weather to help them maintain fluid levels and avoid becoming constipated.


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Toland Poinsettia Boots 12.5 x 18 in. Outdoor Garden FlagItem#: HN-THG686
This outdoor garden flag from Toland just screams holiday festiveness in a number of ways. You have the bright red poinsettias, a stunning Christmas plant, protruding from the snowflake-adorned boots which are sitting on the winter ground. More snowflakes, along with holly, flank the heavy-duty polyester sleeved flag to further showcase the amount of holiday spirit swirling around your home. Welcome guests to your holiday parties and dinners with this cheerful and durable flag that plays nicely with the wind.
- Lovely colors welcome your friends
- Makes an attractive outdoor display
- Printed from original art work by the artist
- Sleeved pattern makes it easy to hang
- Crafted of high quality polyester
- Durable flag containing a soft drape in the wind
Toland flags are known and loved for their artistic and welcoming images. Made from durable denier polyester, these flags have a heavy-duty resiliency, yet feel soft and provide a wonderful floating drape in the wind. Sleeved style flags are easy to hang and enjoy anywhere you'd like a touch of color and kindness. Based in the middle of America, Toland continues to product quality flags in a plethora of designs.
Dimensions & Specifications
12.5L x 18H in.
Toland Home Garden

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Beginners Piano Keyspianos 2021
The good news is, thanks to the technology these days’s technical globe, it no more requires to be similar to this. If you intend on mentor yourself to play the piano in the future, the best on-line piano guideline supplies a lot more tasty and budget-friendly alternatives for all budgets. As well as these programs teach you exactly how to find out piano online the method it was implied to be learned – online. That means no more coping lessons that are hard to understand, or struggling to stay on par with the fast lane of a course area environment. You can learn piano on the internet precisely like you would certainly in an actual classroom setup. Beginners Piano Keyspianos
For most people who select to find out to play piano online, their very first issue is maintaining their emphasis when they are exercising. Practicing is an integral part of learning to play piano. While sheet music can be satisfying to study and also play, it does not hold any kind of weight in the competitive globe of playing sheet music for a living. Beginners Piano Keyspianos
Beginners Piano Keyspianos
The quickest means to maintain your focus when researching is to discover to play piano utilizing sheet music. Sheet music is simply strings of notes that are composed on paper. When you are learning piano, you will locate that there are usually a selection of songs that can be played. These songs will certainly be utilized in order to teach you the different designs of playing that prevail among specialists. Beginners Piano Keyspianos
In most cases, you will use the sheet music as an overview while you practice what you have actually just checked out. This is the same kind of strategy that is used when discovering to play any type of instrument. You need to know just how a tool is made to ensure that you can figure out the various components that make it up. In this case, you will certainly be making use of the piano to play a song in a design comparable to music styles. Beginners Piano Keyspianos
There are many individuals that take piano lessons since they intend to learn to play. These are usually the people that are extra interested in playing than analysis. These sorts of individuals usually start taking beginner lessons since they can get extremely intriguing tunes with a piano. Nevertheless, lots of people often tend to find out far better when they begin with innovative lessons. Piano lessons for newbies involve lots of points that resemble other sorts of lessons.
If you are trying to find the fastest and ideal way to find out piano, you should consider taking lessons from a tutor. Some individuals are not comfortable with this suggestion. As discussed above, it is not constantly easy to quadrate somebody that you do not know effectively. This is especially true if the lessons are done on the phone. Therefore, lots of people prefer to take exclusive lessons. Whether or not you choose to employ a person to teach you is totally your option.
For people that are not thinking about investing all their free time at a piano, there are several choices offered for them too. There are on the internet tutorials that you can locate and make use of. Most of these online tutorials are more affordable than having a tutor to come to your residence. In addition to being more affordable, a number of these online tutorials have quality graphics and also music that can truly help you out. You can likewise find video clip tutorials that will permit you to see just how playing piano jobs, as well as seeing the keys and every little thing related to playing.
One kind of tutorial that many individuals prefer is ones that show you the essentials of playing a piano. These tutorials will typically give you the tricks as well as just how to use them. They might also show you just how to review the musical notation, just how to check out musical scores and so forth. When you discover the piano, it is important that you comprehend all the various types of things that you need to recognize in order to play piano.


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More Hampshire groups can now apply for council funds for their community projects
A NEW community fund of more than £500,000 has been set up by a council meaning a wider range of organisations can apply for council funding to implement their projects.
The Recreation and Heritage Community Fund has been set up by Hampshire County Council and agreed by Councillor Sean Woodward, executive member for recreation and heritage.
Cllr Woodward said: ‘The people of Hampshire benefit from engaging with cultural events and community activities, which are organised by community-based organisations, that know their customers well.
‘I am keen to continue supporting these organisations to provide projects that directly support their communities that need them most and to see them thrive.
‘For the first time young people’s uniformed organisations such as Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts, as well as sports clubs, will be able to apply for funding.’
The fund will replace four existing grant schemes so organisations and projects only need to apply to one funding scheme. An application form will be on the council’s website soon.
The fund will make awards of up to £100,000 and small, one-off grants from £1,000 to £3,000 will be awarded to events and activities.


Have you ever heard of a MeCam (mecamlife.com)? If you haven't, then you don't know what you're missing. MeCam is a camera, but it doesn't look like a camera. You can take videos with audio and pictures, too.
The MeCam gives you high quality pictures. The battery on the MeCam lasts up to 80 minutes, and the memory card goes up to 16GB. You can instantly see your videos and pictures by plugging the USB port into the computer. It even has an infrared setting, which means you can use it at night or in the dark. We used it and had so much fun with it.
We think you should buy the MeCam because not a lot of cameras are small, or have such excellent quality. It weighs less than an eraser and fits in your pocket, or you can hang it around your neck for instant access. It comes in colors like black, white, green, yellow and purple.


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Respiratory system diseases and prevention
Did you know that your cough might be a result of food sensitivity, a deficient stomach acid, sinus infection, or a possible side effect of some medications that you are taking?
Together, we will be examining the possible underlying causes of your in cough. Some of the possible reasons include?
- Respiratory diseases due to pollution and tobacco
- Respiratory infection
As a part of this procedure, I will perform and occupational and hobby review. Aerosol sprays, chemical exposures, sawdust exposure, could be some of the possible causes of your cough. Whatever the reason, you can work together to identify the cause and help you feel better sooner.