US 6852128 B2
A spine stabilization system includes a flexible member attachable to a portion of the spinal column. The member includes components that are oriented and function similar to the natural fiber orientation of the anterior longitudinal ligament and annulus tissue. The use of components resist loading applied by extension and rotation of the spine, while the flexibility of the member does not subject it to the compressive loading of the spinal column segment to which it is attached.
1. A stabilization system for a spinal column segment, the system comprising:
a flexible member attachable along the spinal column segment, wherein when attached to the spinal column segment the flexible member includes at least one first component extending in a first direction along a central axis of the spinal column, at least one second component extending generally in a second direction transverse to the first direction and corresponding to a first fiber orientation of an annulus tissue of the spinal column segment, and at least one third component extending generally in a third direction corresponding to a second fiber orientation of the annulus tissue that is transverse to the first direction and the second direction.
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15. A stabilization system for a spinal column segment with an anterior longitudinal ligament having a first fiber orientation extending in the direction of a central spinal column axis, the spinal column segment having annulus tissue with a second fiber orientation extending at an acute angle to the first fiber orientation and a third fiber orientation extending at an acute angle to the first fiber orientation and transverse to the second fiber orientation, the system comprising:
a flexible member attachable to the spinal column segment, said flexible member including at least one layer and comprises a number of first components extending in the direction of the first fiber orientation, a number of second components extending generally in a direction corresponding to the second fiber orientation, and a number of third components extending generally in a direction corresponding to the third fiber orientation.
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securing at least one first flexible component to the spinal column in a first orientation extending in a direction along an anterior longitudinal ligament of the spinal column;
securing at least one second flexible component to the spinal column in a second orientation, the second orientation being transverse to the first orientation; and
securing at least one third flexible component to the spinal column in a third orientation, the third orientation being transverse to the first orientation and the second orientation.
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the second orientation corresponds to an orientation of a first portion of fibers comprising an annulus of the spinal column; and
the third orientation corresponds to an orientation of a second portion of fibers comprising the annulus of the spinal column.
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providing the at least one first component and the at least one fourth component in a first mesh layer;
providing the at least one second component and the at least one third component in a second mesh layer; and
placing the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer one on top of the other.
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The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/078,522 filed on Feb. 19, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,652,585 which claims the benefit of the filing date of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/272,102 filed on Feb. 28, 2001.
The present invention relates to orthopedic implants, and more particularly, to flexible spinal stabilization systems.
Interbody fusion device, artificial discs, interbody spacers and other devices have been inserted in a spinal disc space or engaged to a vertebral body. For example, as shown in
In order to stabilize the spinal column, it is known to secure a rigid metal construct to each of the vertebral bodies on either side of the spinal disc space after inserting devices or performing surgical procedures in the disc space or on the vertebral bodies. For example, a rigid metal plate can be placed along the anterior aspect of the vertebrae and secured to the L5 and S1 levels after insertion of implants I1 and I2 into the disc space therebetween. In another example, a rigid rod or plate can be secured to the posterior portions of vertebrae V1 and V2 after anterior insertion of implants I1 and I2.
While rigid metal constructs provide adequate load resistance, there can be drawbacks, such as the intrusion of the construct into the adjacent tissue and vasculature, stress shielding, multiple surgeries for installation, and fatigue. What are needed are systems that do not require posterior hardware to support the spinal column or rigid anterior, antero-lateral, or lateral plates and constructs. The systems should be resistant to fatigue, stress shielding and tensile and rotational loads that are typically applied to the spinal column. The present invention is directed toward meeting these needs, among others.
The present invention is directed to spine stabilization systems that are flexible and include components that replicate, substitute and/or augment the natural fiber orientation of the anterior longitudinal ligament and annulus tissue. The components resist loading applied by extension and rotation of the spine, while the flexibility of the components does not subject them to the compressive loading of the spinal column segment to which it is secured.
FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b) illustrate various features of a spinal disc space.
FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b) illustrate various structural properties of the annulus fibrosous.
FIGS. 7(a) through 7(c) show various components of the system of FIG. 6.
FIG. 10(a) is an elevational view of a further embodiment flexible spine stabilization system.
FIG. 10(b) is the system of FIG. 10(a) secured to a spinal column segment.
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the illustrated embodiments and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any such alterations and further modifications of the invention, and any such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein are contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
The present invention is directed to flexible spine stabilization systems for placement on the anterior aspect of the vertebrae of a spinal column segment. It is contemplated the systems may also be placed on the antero-lateral aspect or the lateral aspect of the vertebrae. It is also contemplates that the systems can extend across one or more vertebral levels. The systems are configured to replicate, substitute and/or augment the structure and function of the natural occurring fibers that protect the intervertebral disc space. It is further contemplated that the systems can be used in lieu of the placement of a rigid anterior plate across one or more disc spaces after insertion of an interbody fusion device into the disc space. It is also contemplated that the systems can be used in non-interbody fusion procedures.
The spine stabilization systems include a member having a first set of one or more components oriented generally in the direction of the annulus fibers, and a second set of components oriented generally in the direction of the fibers of the anterior longitudinal ligament. The use of components having such orientations provides resistance to loading applied by extension, lateral bending, and rotation of the spine. The flexibility of the member does not subject it to stress shielding caused by the compressive loading of the spinal column segment to which it is secured. Thus, the spine stabilization systems of the present invention replicate, augment and/or substitute the load resistant properties capabilities of the annulus fibers and anterior longitudinal ligament.
Further description of flexible spinal stabilization systems is provided after the following discussion of the anatomical features of the annulus and anterior longitudinal ligament. Referring now to
The anterior longitudinal ligament AL is an uni-axial structure, and is most effective in carrying loads along the direction in which the fibers run. The anterior longitudinal ligament AL has a fibrous tissue structure that arises from the anterior aspect of the basioccipital and is attached to the atlas and the anterior surfaces of all vertebrae, down to and including a part of the sacrum. It is firmly attached to the edges of the vertebral bodies, but is less firmly affixed to the annulus fibers AF. The width of the anterior longitudinal ligament AL diminishes at the level of disc and is narrower and thicker in the thoracic region of the spine. The fibers of the anterior longitudinal ligament run along the length of the spinal column in the direction of the central spinal column axis and transverse to axial plane H. The fibers of the anterior longitudinal ligament AL are much like rubber bands in that they readily resist tensile forces, but buckle when subjected to compressive forces.
Referring now to FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), further properties of the spinal disc space D will be discussed. The nucleus pulposus N of the disc space is surrounded by the annulus fibrosus AF. The annulus fibrosus AF includes a number of concentric laminated bands, designated as annulus laminates AN1, AN2, AN3, and AN4 as shown in FIG. 4(a). As shown further in FIG. 4(b), these annulus laminates AN have fibers oriented either +30 degrees or −30 degrees with respect to axial plane H of the spinal column. Stated another way, the AN fibers are oriented about +60 degrees or about −60 degrees with respect to the fibers of the anterior longitudinal ligament AL. The fibers of the adjacent annulus laminates AN are non-orthogonal with respect to axial plane H and to one another, forming a criss-cross pattern as shown by AN1 and AN2 of FIG. 2(b). When interbody fusion devices or other implants are inserted between the vertebrae, or when the disc space is access for surgical procedures, the resection, removal and other cutting required of the annulus laminates AN and anterior longitudinal ligament AL disrupts fiber orientation and continuity.
Referring now to FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), the tensile properties and strength properties of the annulus fibrosis will now be discussed. The annulus fibers AF resist tensile forces and torque or rotational forces applied to the spinal column segment. In FIG. 5(a), the tensile stiffness of the annulus AF in different directions is shown. The stiffness of annulus fibrosus AF is highest along a direction oriented 15 degrees with respect to axial plane H. In FIG. 5(b), the strength of the annulus AF has been found to be greatest along a direction oriented 30 degree with respect to horizontal axis H extending through the disc space. It has further been found that the strength of the annulus AF is three times greater along this 30 degree axis as compared to the strength along axial plane H.
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System 20 includes diagonal components and vertical components. The diagonal components can be oriented in the range of 15 degrees to 60 degrees with respect to axial plane H when the devices are secured to the vertebrae. The vertical components extend generally perpendicular to axial plane H. Stated another way, a first set of diagonal components extends at an angle A1 in the range of +30 degrees to +75 degrees relative to the vertical components, and a second set of diagonal components extends transverse to the first set and at an angle A2 in the range of −30 degrees to −75 degrees relative to the vertical components. In another form, the first set of diagonal components extends at an angle A1 in the range of +45 degrees to +60 degrees relative to the vertical components, and the second set of diagonal components extends transverse to the first set and at an angle A2 in the range of −45 degrees to −60 degrees relative to the vertical components. In a further form, the first set of diagonal components extends at an angle A1 of about +60 degrees relative to the vertical components, and the second set of diagonal components extends transverse to the first set and at an angle A2 of about −60 degrees relative to the vertical components.
Referring now to FIGS. 7(a) through 7(c), there are shown various components of system 20. System 20 includes a member extending between the first and second vertebrae V1 and V2. The member includes a first layer 30 which has a number of vertically oriented components 34 and a number of horizontally oriented components 32. Components 32, 34 are interwoven or otherwise attached to form a grid-like or mesh pattern having a number of square apertures therethrough. The member further includes a second layer 35 as shown in FIG. 7(b) having a number of first diagonal components 36 and a number of second diagonal components 38. Diagonal components 36 and 38 are interwoven or otherwise attached to form a grid-like or mesh pattern having a number of diamond-shaped apertures. Each layer 30, 35 is flexible in compression yet inelastic or substantially inelastic to resist tensile loading.
The individual components 32, 34, 36, 38 of each layer can be made from a small diameter or cross-section wire, fiber, rod, strand or other elongated component. As shown in FIG. 7(c), first layer 30 is placed on top of second layer 35 and secured thereto via grommets 26. Other securement devices and techniques are also contemplated, including, for example, other fasteners such as rivets, clamps, cables, sutures, staples, and hooks; and chemical/thermal bonding, such as welding or adhesives. Other embodiments contemplate that layers 30, 35 are not engaged to one another, but rather simply placed on top of one another when secured to the spinal column.
A number of openings 24 are formed through the layers to accommodate fasteners 22. In the illustrated embodiment, four such openings are formed, with one opening positioned adjacent each corner. Eyelets or grommets 26 extend around each hole 24. As shown in
The vertically extending components 34 of first layer 30 are oriented and function in a manner similar to the longitudinal fibers of the anterior longitudinal ligament AL. Diagonal components 36, 38 of second layer 35 are non-orthogonally oriented with respect to the vertical components 34, and are oriented and function similar to annulus fibers AF. Thus, system 20 replaces, substitutes, and/or augments the function of the naturally occurring fibers of the anterior longitudinal ligament AL and the annulus fibrosis AF. The orientation of the components of system 20 are such that forces caused by extension, rotation, and lateral bending of the spinal column are resisted in a manner the same as or similar to the natural occurring anatomical structures provided to resist such forces.
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Referring now to FIG. 10(a), another embodiment spine stabilization system 60 is illustrated. System 60 includes member having a first vertical component 66 and a second vertical component 68. Vertical components 66 and 68 are interconnected by a first diagonal component 70 and a second diagonal component 72. As shown in FIG. 10(b), first diagonal component 70 extends from a right lateral side of vertebral body V2 across the sagittal plane L to a left lateral side of vertebral body V1. Second diagonal component 72 extends from the left lateral side of vertebral body V2 across thee sagittal plane L to the right lateral side of vertebral body V1. The first vertical component 66 extends from a left lateral side of vertebral body V2 to the left lateral side of vertebral body V1 offset to one side of sagittal plane L. Second vertical component 68 extends from the right lateral side of vertebral body V2 to the right lateral side of vertebral body V1 offset to the other side of sagittal plane L. In each corner of system 60 there is formed a hole 64 for receiving a fastener 62 to attach system 60 to vertebrae V1 and V2.
The vertically oriented components 66, 68 are oriented to replace, substitute and/or augment the structure function of the anterior longitudinal ligament AL and resist at least extension forces applied to the spinal column segment. The diagonal components 70, 72 are non-orthogonally oriented with respect to the vertically oriented components 66, 68 and resist at least rotational and torque forces on the spinal column segment. Thus, diagonal components 70, 72 are oriented and function similar to the fibers of the annulus fibrosis AF.
The components of the flexible spinal stabilization systems can be made from one or a combination of metal material, polymeric material, ceramic material, shape memory material, and composites thereof. The components of the systems can also be coated or impregnated with anti-adhesive material that will prevent tissue and vasculature from attaching thereto. The components of the systems can be provided in multiple layers each including one or more components with the desired orientation and placed one on top of the other, or the components can be provided in a single interwoven layer that includes the desired component orientation.
In one specific embodiment, the components are made from metal wire mesh of suitable tensile strength and which is not subject to substantial creep deformation or in vitro degradation. It is contemplated that the wire can be made from stainless steel, cobalt-chrome alloy, titanium, titanium alloy, or nickel-titanium, among others.
In another specific embodiment, the components are made from a soft fiber material. Soft fiber material can include polymeric material, such as SPECTRA fiber, nylon, carbon fiber and polyethylene, among others. Examples of suitable metal polymers include DACRON and GORE-TEX. One advantage provided by a soft fiber design is that the risk of tissue and vascular injury is further mitigated by reducing the abrasive qualities of the component material. A further advantage is that the components fibers can be radiolucent, allowing radiographic imaging for assessment and monitoring of the disc space and any implant, fusion devices, or artificial disc inserted therein. Another advantage is that some polymeric materials, such as spectra fiber, can be stronger than metals and less susceptible to fatigue or creep.
While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that the preferred embodiments have been shown and described, and that all changes and modifications that come within the spirit of the invention are desired to be protected.
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Title: Dare to Dream Again
Author: Alana Terry
Series: Sweet Dreams Christian Romance (prequel novella)
Major Themes: Hope, Romance
Synopsis: Gloria tries to serve the Lord and be content with her lot, even after her husband died early in their marriage and she has to care for their two daughters alone.
When I pick up a romance, I often have a hard time knowing what to expect from it. However, I was interested to see what Alana Terry does with her romances, so when she gave out a free copy of the prequel book to her Sweet Dreams Christian Romance series, Dare to Dream Again, I enjoyed having the chance to pick it up and see what I thought. This book was all that I expected, and completely different. It struck a chord I haven’t seen much in romances: Realism, with a happy ending.
Life hasn’t treated Gloria kindly. After losing her husband only four years into their marriage, she’s struggled to understand how God could love her and yet do that to her. However, she is thankful for those four years she did have, and is sure that that was more than enough to carry her through the rest of her life. And after all, she has two daughters to take care of: One who is determined to become a missionary, and very determined to not fall in love with a local Christian boy she’s known her entire life, and one who is a precious special needs gem. Now, Gloria has taken on the responsibility of organizing food for the town’s Vacation Bible School. Will she be able to work gracefully with uncooperative teachers, and be a good encouragement to a bitter father who hates anything to do with the Bible? When things start to go awry, can she keep her calm and continue to be a blessing to those around her?
Dare to Dream Again is a beautiful mixture of hope, learning to trust again, and finding contentedness in the season you’re in. It’s a romance, of course, but I didn’t find that part especially distracting or too improbable, as happens in some romance stories. I don’t think I’ll be forgetting Gloria’s love of her disabled daughter, either. That was truly lovely, a great example of taking what God has blessed you with and seeing it as a blessing, not a curse. Although this story might not be particularly deep or inspiring, there were some really great things in it all the same, and I look forward to reading the next book in the series soon.
WARNING: Very young children swimming naked in a pool is mentioned briefly in chapter four. “Oh my gosh” is said in chapters 12, 25, and 28.
Reading Independently—Ages 15 and Above, Adults

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BLVK JVCK is back with his latest masterstroke, a dubstep banger called "No Love."
Revered for his ferocious "hoodstep" sound and subversive music videos, the renowned electronic music producer, who was named to EDM.com's Class of 2021 earlier this year, has unveiled the official music video for his latest single. Dubbed "No Love," it's a typically unhinged dubstep anthem oozing with his signature hip-hop influences.
BLVK JVCK is famously known as half of the legendary production duo The Runners, who have worked with everyone from DJ Khaled ("Go Hard") to Rihanna ("California King Bed") to Rick Ross "Hustlin'").
"No Love" arrived today by way of Deadbeats, the record label helmed by iconic dubstep duo Zeds Dead. Sirens and ominous strings set the tone in the track's eerie intro before a merciless BLVK JVCK enters the fray with a fierce verse. It's not long before he uncorks a vicious drop, which blends elements of riddim and dubstep for an emphatic statement about getting the respect he deserves.
QUIX Enlists Cyclops and Crooked Bangs for Intricate Trap Anthem, “Pompeii”
The New Zealand DJ and producer has returned in a massive way!
Zedd Reveals One-Time-Only "Clarity" Ten Year Anniversary Performance in San Francisco
At the special event, Zedd will play every track from his 2012 debut album.
Set Times and Special GRiZ Performance Announced for Movement 2022
The Detroit festival will feature performances from Jeff Mills, The Martinez Brothers, Carl Craig, Maya Jane Coles, Flying Lotus, Chris Lake, and more.
Check out the official "No Love" music video below and stream the track here.


A Methodology for the Prediction of Extreme Precipitation in Complex Terrains: A Case Study of Central Southwest ChinaShiyun Lei, Shujie Yu, Jilin Sun, Zhixuan Wang, Yanzhen Liao
- Water Science and Technology
- Aquatic Science
- Geography, Planning and Development
Against the backdrop of global warming, extreme precipitation events have become more frequent. In complex terrain regions, due to the vulnerability of their ecosystems, extreme precipitation events can lead to significant secondary disasters. Utilizing daily rainfall data from the National Meteorological Information Center of China and statistical analysis, this study explores the spatial and temporal distribution of extreme precipitation in the Central Southwest China (CSC) region. The temporal pattern of extreme precipitation in CSC shows a consistent trend, while the spatial distribution reveals an opposite phase between the northern and southern parts of CSC. Based on this, we propose a new method for constructing extreme precipitation prediction models for complex terrain regions based on physical mechanisms, and take CSC area as a study case. Instead of anonymous feature selection, this method improves the accuracy and stability of the model by studying the impact of sea–air interactions on extreme precipitation and then introducing it into deep learning. It was found that the sea surface temperature (SST) anomaly in the South Indian Ocean affects extreme precipitation in the CSC by influencing uplift, atmospheric instability, and moisture. The SST anomaly also affects the intensity of cross-equatorial airflow, which changes the trajectory of the Pacific–Japan teleconnection wave and impacts extreme precipitation. These findings provide a comprehensive and reliable approach for forecasting extreme precipitation in CSC and are further integrated into the extreme precipitation prediction models.


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It is noisy every day with the "69-hour work week". The revision of working hours, announced on 6 June, aims to expand the standard for calculating working hours on a one-week basis to monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and yearly. It was promoted as a flexible working system for workers by making the current 1-hour workweek flexible and allowing them to work up to 52 hours a week, but the reaction of the actual workers was cold. Anxiety that "the 69-hour workweek will in fact be solidified," criticism that "free overtime will increase," and the "working time savings account system," which allows people to take long vacations by accumulating overtime, did not reflect reality at all.
This reshuffle, it didn't come out of nowhere. As the No. 69 labor reform policy, which the president has spearheaded since the presidential election, the government has said since June last year that a 1-hour week is necessary. A research group composed of experts made recommendations in December last year after five months of discussions, and after three months of refining them, the government came up with a policy on the 6th. In presenting the legislation, the Minister of Labour called it a "historic step forward." However, just eight days after the policy was announced, the president's order for a "review" was issued. As a reason for the abrupt reconsideration order, the president's office explained that it "did not think it would be 69 hours."
After the president's order to review the review, the government and the National Assembly said they would listen to the voices on the ground with one voice and reflect them in policy. Was it that I hadn't listened to opinions in the meantime, or hadn't done it?
52 hours→69 hours? Will the working hours increase?
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You think that the expression "69-hour work week" actually increases working hours, but this is not the case. The government's proposal is to maintain the "52-hour week" framework but diversify the "management units" of overtime hours. The current "52-hour work week" limits overtime to "40 hours a week" in addition to the basic 12-hour workweek. The proposal allows overtime tied to "12 hours a week" to be selected by labor-management agreement within "52 hours per month," "140 hours quarterly," "250 hours semi-annually," and "440 hours a year." If the management unit is expanded to monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and yearly, the actual total amount of overtime may be lower than it is now. However, in certain states, it is called a "69-hour work week" because it can be worked up to a maximum of "69 hours a week." For example, if you work 69 hours (basic 40 hours + extension 29 hours) in the first week and 63 hours (basic 40 hours + extension 23 hours) in the second week, you will only work 52 hours in the remaining 3~4 weeks because you have used all 40 hours of limited monthly overtime.
The government was also aware of concerns that if overtime management units were lengthened to quarterly or semi-annually, excessive long hours could be possible. In announcing the reform, it also decided to impose an obligation to comply with "an average of 4 hours over four weeks" if the management unit is more than a quarter. Even if overtime is concentrated during peak periods, workers should not work more than 64 hours on average over four weeks.
Why is it not increasing working hours?
"I can't even use the annual leave I have", and the question is "can I rest properly". Listing only the intent of the amendments and the points to be improved in the future, there may not seem to be a problem with the policy. However, in reality, there are "workers who do not receive overtime pay properly because of the comprehensive wage system" and "workers who cannot use the vacation time caused by working on holidays because their bosses notice them." For them, it's hard to expect a "honeyed break" after a "69-hour week" of work. That's why worries take precedence over expectations of "reforming working hours."
In fact, the survey found that workers took only 17 days off of the 11 days they were given. According to the results of the '2022 National Work-Life Balance Survey' by the Korea Institute of Health and Social Affairs, among wage earners who went to the same job without changing jobs for one year in 2021, the average number of vacation days granted when annual leave was fixed was 1.17 days, of which only 03.11 days were actually used. The most common reasons were to receive annual leave pay (63.20%), but there was a lack of substitutes (1.18%), excessive workload (3.17%), and the boss noticed it (6.11%) was also cited as a reason for not taking leave. "Drive and work and rest well" is the result of a survey that overshadows the government's intent of the reform.
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"Hope is 37 hours a week, I can't even use up my annual leave"... On-site distance 'clear' - Interview 中
Worker A "If you don't work the working hours that the boss wants in the competition, you will be photographed unconditionally. Because that's the reality now...."
Employee B "(What if you would provide such an institutional mechanism to let me rest unconditionally?) I don't think it's going to be properly guarded..."
There are also concerns about whether it is possible to choose a suitable working hour system through a "labor-management agreement." With smaller companies and fewer union memberships, the question is whether a proper labor-management agreement is feasible. According to the national status of trade union organizations released by the Ministry of Employment in December last year, only 12.2021 million union members were members out of 2058.293 million domestic workers as of 14. The union membership rate was only 2.300 percent, compared to 46.3 percent for those with 10 or more employees, to 299.10 percent for 4-30 people, 99.1 percent for 6-30 people, and 0.2 percent for businesses with fewer than <> employees. Even if you don't memorize these figures, in reality, small and medium-sized business workers rarely expect to be able to set reasonable working hours through labor-management agreements.
Working hours that young people will love
Above all, the government's argument that "the MZ generation would prefer to revise working hours" was unconvincing as young people, even the so-called MZ generation unions, protested. Shortly after the government's plan was announced on 6 June, Sung Il-jong, chairman of the People's Power Policy Committee, said, "Everyone likes the 2030 youth. It is a system that is already being implemented a lot in developed countries. It's a labor-management agreement, so if you don't want to do it, you don't have to do it." Minister of Labor Lee Jeong-jeong also dismissed concerns about the abuse of the 69-hour system, saying, "The MZ generation has a very good sense of entitlement, to the point of saying 'come out the vice president' and 'come out the chairman.'"
However, the MZ generation union, the Refresh Workers' Council, expressed strong opposition, saying, "The expansion of overtime management units runs counter to the efforts of the international community to improve workers' working conditions and the historical development process."
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Yoo Jun-hwan / Chairman of the Refresh Workers' Council (MZ union) (last 16 days, National Assembly debate)
"The argument that the 52-hour week should be exceeded is not the argument on the part of the workers, at least. Even IT and game industry workers, who are often cited as examples, view excessive work as a vice. Workers also need flexible options. Usually, flexible working hours are based on 40 hours a week (basic working hours), not overtime hours. Even now, some companies are working "free overtime" because of the 52-hour week. Even though they work long hours, they are not paid properly. This is fundamentally a problem for companies that provide free work, not a problem that will be solved through flexible overtime."
"In a situation where there is a concern about greater overwork through reform, rather than saying that excessive overtime is 'extreme,' 'it is unlikely,' or 'we will thoroughly supervise it,' it is necessary to at least include measures to protect workers from these concerns about reform, or to show that the current system will change to allow proper labor supervision. The purpose of this amendment is unclear, and we have no choice but to oppose it because it does not sufficiently address (the workers') concerns."
The revision of working hours, which was unveiled on the 6th, will go through a 17-day legislative notice period until the 40th of next month. Then, in June ~ July, amendments to related laws such as the Labor Standards Act will be submitted to the National Assembly. The legislative notice period is a time reserved to hear diverse opinions from interested parties. Although the president ordered a review because he "did not know if it would be until 6 hours," it is positive that the government and the National Assembly are now saying that they will "listen to the opinions of the field and improve the system." However, it seems dangerous to blame the current confusion on "lack of publicity" before hearing opinions. At the previous high-level party political consultative meeting, Kim Tae-chung, chief of staff of the presidential office, explained, "Last week, there was a conflict over the flexible working hours," adding, "The extreme and impossible frame of 7 hours was put on and the true intentions were not conveyed."
It is an overhaul of working hours that has been discussed for five months and a process of refining for three months. It is fortunate that opinions are now being listened to, but if you say the opposite, it is basically an admission that the reform was announced without properly gathering public opinion. Acknowledging that driving and resting is not easy in the actual workplace is the beginning of the review.

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It may have rained around here on Father's Day, but the Mets' offense continues to run dry, drier than the greens-in-name-only at Chambers Bay, and once again the offensive drought spoiled Matt Harvey's day.
After two near-misses, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was named the American League Most Valuable Player Thursday. The National League winner was pitcher Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers, who won the Cy Young Award Wednesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was the unanimous choice as National League Cy Young winner, while Corey Kluber of the Cleveland Indians claimed American League honors on Wednesday as its top pitcher.
From the East Coast to the West Coast and points in between the Major League Baseball postseason starting on Tuesday provides tantalizing possibilities that a regional rivalry could determine the World Series champion.


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Callaway finance director resigns
CALLAWAY – Finance Director Debra Yeager has resigned effective Monday.
Yeager was paid $55,000 per year, City Manager Michael Fuller said.
Fuller has contacted former finance director Alice Bennett to assist with the budget and year-end finances still needing completion. The City Commission will discuss Bennett's compensation at its meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m.
When hired, the new finance director might receive a higher salary because $55,000 is near the bottom of the pay scale for the position, Fuller said.
The commission also will discuss entering into a contract agreement with Infrastructure Corporation of American for maintenance of rights of way on Tyndall Parkway. ICA has contracted with the Florida Department of Transportation to maintain rights of way in all of Bay County. The company is offering to pay Callaway $7,090 to mow and landscape along the road, $3,8443 less than the city received from FDOT last year. ICA does not want to actively maintain the right of way. The ICA contract with FDOT just includes state highways.
If the commission were to refuse, ICA would mow and edge seven times and remove trash 12 times per year. The city would still be responsible for the maintenance of landscape areas to meet FDOT Landscape Grant Standards. Fuller stated in the agenda item that $7,000 would cover most of the cost and that the alternative would make the roadway look much worse.

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Thursday, April 18, 2013
New at Target: Vera Neumann Scarves
The American artist-turned-textile designer Vera Neumann is heralded as introducing the first signature scarf in the late 1940s. After searching for alternative fabrics for her designs during World War II, Vera came across parachute silk at an army surplus store and transferred her whimsical art onto the scarves from her kitchen table. Soon enough “Vera scarves,” typically embellished with her signature ladybug for good luck, were everywhere. Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly were fans of her work.
Now Target has tapped the Vera Company—the brand that celebrates the life and artwork of Vera Neumann—for a limited-edition collection of scarves, available at Target stores and on target.com starting April 28th. Inspired by the beloved artwork Vera’s known for, the 17-piece collection reflects her iconic aesthetic and bold use of color. Check out a preview of some of the designs on A Bullseye View.

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Does legendary Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein ever stop touring? The answer is “no”, more or less. He’ll be extending the As We Die World Abomination Tour 2018 into the UK and Europe. Launching on July 2 in England, the tour will wind throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, including several festivals, before finishing up August 11 in Coesfield, Germany. Following a brief break, Doyle will begin the North American run, beginning October 9 in Hartford, CT, traveling throughout the United States and finishing January 3 in Brooklyn, NY.
BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING, electro-metal project from producer Dietrich Thrall (ex-DOYLE, MARAZENE), has released their modernized version of British Power Pop band The Outfield’s classic hit single “Your Love”. Infused with Thrall’s signature dark vocals and backed up with a a throbbing bassline and screaming synths, BITS’s updated version takes the energy of the original but twists it with a heavy, Electro-Rock sensibility.
Oklahoma City based BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING, the electro-metal project from producer Dietrich Thrall (ex-DOYLE, MARAZENE), have posted their 2016 teaser in the form of a 90 second video collage which highlights the bands upcoming releases.
Every person in the rock community has heard the name Misfits and walking into the show of former guitarist, Doyle, and his new band, it was difficult to know what to expect. Needless to say I had high expectations, but from the second Doyle hit the stage, I was blown away by a performance I never could have anticipated.


In the Soviet Union, every candidate for the parliament is a front-runner
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All of the candidates for the Soviet of the Union - including Saikin - are nominated by unions, work collectives, or the myriad other ''public organizations'' allowed under the country's Constitution to name candidates. Theoretically, a number of candidates are nominated in each constituency. Representatives of the nominating organizations then meet and choose a single candidate.Skip to next paragraph
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In fact, the entire process is carefully scrutinized by the Communist Party leadership. Thus, Soviet officials are proud to point out that a majority of the people serving in the current Supreme Soviet - 51.1 percent, to be exact - are ''factory workers and peasants.'' A third are women, a fifth are under the age of 30.
In the current Supreme Soviet, says a Soviet analyst, only about half of the candidates are Communist Party members.
On election day this Sunday, voters will make their way to thousands of polling places and cast their votes. The voting is done publicly, and consists of merely collecting a ballot (which has only one candidate's name on it) and dropping it, unmarked, into a box. A voter can choose to spoil it or write in another candidate, but must make a conspicuous walk to a separate area of the polling place. Less than 1 percent of Soviet voters chose to do so during the last election.
Although there is no law compelling citizens to vote, they will be cajoled (some might say coerced) by thousands of canvassers Saikin says he has more than 100 ''agitators'' working in his district alone.
It has not always been that way. In the 1930s and 1940s, the turnout was around 50 to 60 percent. That, says a Soviet official, was a result of ''people refusing to endorse the Communist Party platform.''
''Now,'' he says with a touch of pride in his voice, ''practically speaking, such people do not exist.''
Some Western analysts argue that elections here are not an empty exercise. They say that the mere act of casting a ballot involves the Soviet populace in the political process, albeit in a none-too-profound manner. Other Western observers are not so charitable, saying the exercise is just a cynical attempt to give a thin veneer of legitimacy to the Communist regime.
Soviet officials hotly disagree, arguing such criticisms merely point up a lack of understanding of the Soviet system.
''Our deputies don't go with their own program,'' says a Soviet analyst. ''They all have the same program. So the choice is made on the individual's ability.''
While the Soviet government does not welcome criticism of its electoral system, it apparently feels quite free to dispense criticism of Western-style democracy.
Tass, the official Soviet news agency, notes that while half the deputies in the Supreme Soviet are workers and peasants, businessmen and bankers account for 83 percent of the United States Congress. There are no workers at all in the US Senate, Tass points out, while fully half the senators are millionaires.
Tass adds that ''much less than half of the registered electors participate in elections to Congress.'' That is because ''representatives of . . . monopoly capital'' are the true ''masters of the country.''
Western-style democracy, says Tass, is a political system ''which is more and more discrediting itself.''
On the other hand, Tass notes that under the Soviet system there is ''invariably progressive development.''


A Study on Cloud Security Issues and Challenges
Cloud computing is one of the today's most exciting technology because of its cost-reducing associated with computing while increasing flexibility and scalability for computer processes. In the past few years, cloud computing has growing from being a promising business idea to one of the fastest growing parts of the IT industry. Even there are great benefits to be gained from cloud computing, it also enables new categories of threats to be introduced. Many IT companies have expresses concern about critical issues (like security) that exist with the widespread implementation of cloud computing.


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I want to add some information about the first picture. I thought this would be a great place to fish but was told the water was far too cold for fish to survive in it.
Here I am in front of a 'Pleso.' This the Slovak word that describes a mountain lake.
Some beautiful scenery on the way up
And more . . .

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Now many people drink bottled water, and bottled water is produced by using bottled pure water production line equipment to remove impurities in raw water. With the improvement of people's living standards, people pay more and more attention to their health, and the safety of water quality has aroused people's concerns. Therefore, the sanitation and disinfection of bottled water production equipment is very important. The disinfection of barreled pure water production line equipment generally adopts ozone disinfection, membrane separation technology and activated carbon adsorption.
The effect of ozone is to kill some bacteria. The bactericidal efficiency of ozone is greater than that of chlorine dioxide, chlorine and chloramine, and its stability is also very strong in oxidation. But it also has its limitations and high cost, so it is not suitable for large water plants.
The overall technological process of pure water equipment is relatively rigorous, and the pre-treatment is very strict in order to protect the host from damage. One of the most important is the use of activated carbon filters, which can also be used in the disinfection of equipment. The use of activated carbon to degrade and adsorb is a process of concentrating dissolved impurities in water on the surface of carbon particles. Because of the huge surface area of activated carbon, it can show good adsorption performance. This is also a common disinfection method in pure water equipment.
Membrane separation technology mainly includes reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microporous filtration, and the quality of effluent water is very safe. Among them, the reverse osmosis membrane technology is more sophisticated, which can filter out extremely small impurities and bacteria, and the purification rate of raw water can reach 99.7%.
Above three disinfection methods for barreled pure water production line equipment have their own advantages, among which activated carbon adsorption and membrane separation technology are the most commonly used, and they are also two methods with low cost and high efficiency. The safety of bottled water also provides a guarantee for our living health.


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FORMER Manchester United star Marouane Fellaini is now unemployed after leaving Chinese side Shandong Taishan.
The midfielder joined from the Red Devils in 2019 and has had a very successful spell in the Far East.
Fellaini, 35, won the league and cup double with Shandong in 2021.
Shandong won the Chinese FA Cup three years in a row between 2020-22 with Fellaini becoming a legend at the club as a result.
Fans have paid tribute to the Belgian by unveiling tifo's of the midfielder, who bid an emotional farewell to the club.
Shandong will hold a ceremony following their match on Saturday to pay tribute to Fellaini.
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Shandong manager Choi Kang-hee suggested Fellaini was set to retire after leaving the club, but it appears he has had a change of heart.
According to Fabrizio Romano Fellaini is now on the lookout for a new team after his agent denied claims he has retired.
Prior to his China move Fellaini spent five-and-a-half years at Old Trafford where he made 177 appearances.
He helped United win the FA Cup in 2016 before winning both the Carabao Cup and Europa League the following year.
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The midfielder also made 177 appearances for Everton where he became a cult figure because of his iconic afro and goalscoring ability.
Fellaini also won 87 caps for Belgium before retiring from international football in 2019.
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In the world of Naruto Shippuden, the Fourth Great Ninja War continues! However, aside from a select few, most ninja are trapped in the Infinite Tsukuyomi, dreaming of their ideal life. Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto manga highlighted dreams of a few ninja very briefly. The Naruto Shippuden anime, on the other hand, is dedicating full episodes, and including content not in the original manga – filler. The month of September started out with a two-episode special focusing on Tenten’s ideal world, which interestingly enough, featured characters from Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie. This and next Thursday, the anime will focus on the Hidden Cloud Village’s Killer Bee being the hero. Then the month will conclude with Karin dreaming about a meeting with Sasuke in her hometown of the Hidden Grass Village during a Chunin Exam.
Below is the Naruto Shippuden schedule for September 2015 and the first two episodes of October. The month of October, episode 432, will kick off with a brand new opening and ending. Naruto Shippuden opening 18 will be titled “LINE” by Japanese duo Sukima Switch, who also lent their talents for The Last Naruto the Movie theme song Hoshi no Utsuwa (Star Vessel). Naruto Shippuden ending 35 will be titled “Trouble Maker and will be by Japanese band KANIKAPILA.
- September 03, 2015
Naruto Shippuden Episode 427 – The World of Dreams
- September 03, 2015
Naruto Shippuden Episode 428 – Where Tenten Belongs
- September 10, 2015
Naruto Shippuden Episode 429 – Killer Bee Rappuden: Part 1
- September 17, 2015
Naruto Shippuden Episode 430 – Killer Bee Rappuden: Part 2
- September 24, 2015
Naruto Shippuden Episode 431 – That Smile Again
- October 01, 2015
Naruto Shippuden Episode 432 – Jiraiya’s Shinobi Handbook: Tale of Naruto the Gallant – The Failure Shinobi
- October 08, 2015
Naruto Shippuden Episode 433 – Jiraiya’s Shinobi Handbook: Tale of Naruto the Gallant – Deploy The Search Mission
Note: The dates above are all actual, but the titles are translations and may change once they are officially released by Viz Media.
Thanks Stefanos Koyl, Andrew Brice!

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KCSE 2020 Results: Kibet Cheruiyot has been ranked as the most improved student in the KCSE 2020 results. Kibet, who scored 191 marks in his KCPE managed to get an impressive grade of B- in the KCSE exam.
Other most improved candidates were Maluti Tom from 199 to B-, and Kiptis Charity from 151 to C+. The most improved secondary school was Kaaga Grils School in Meru County.
In the 2019 KCSE results, one of the most remarkable performances in this year’s KCSE examinations was by Kinyua Milkah Wanjiru. Ms. Wanjiru had scored 179 marks in the 2015 KCPE. She scored a grade of B- in her KCSE giving her a guaranteed place at the university.
KCSE exams were administered from March 26, 2021 to April 21 2021. Marking started immediately after the exam was concluded on April 16.
The top 10 candidates were Simiyu Robinson Wanjala 87.334, Wasonga Allan 87.173, Sharon Chepngeno 87.173, Rob Ongare 87.173, Mbugua Esther 87.113, Kipkoech Mark 87.106, Kenneth Orange 87.049, Henry Madaga 87.046, Patience Chepkorir 87.046, Musomba Edith 87.013.
It involved at least 27,284 examiners and was conducted in about 33 national schools distributed in the eight regions, formerly provinces. KNEC data show that 752,933 candidates were registered to sit this year’s KCSE exam in 10,437 centres. A total of 667,222 candidates sat for the exams in the previous 2019 exams.


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Just a peak into my psyche
At the moment my favorite editor is David Hughes. Here’s a link to an episode of Hughes’ show Off The Air. The show features multiple shorts and animations put together to reflect a single theme. This show is not for everyone but then again not all art is.


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Jason Squires from Squires Online Personal Fitness Program is our guest contributor today (note: no longer in business but the info is still relevant).
You know it's beneficial to your body physically to exercise but I challenged Jason to come up with at least 20 mental reasons to exercise. He surpassed my expectations and came up with 29.
He's separated them into psychological, emotional and social.
So, here we go, according to Jason Squires,
12 Psychological Benefits Of Regular Exercise
1. Exercise reduces depression and anxiety.
2. It fosters a greater sense of self-reliance.
3. Exercise fosters a more constructive response to disappointments and failures.
4. Exercise increases your self-confidence.
5. It improves overall psychological well-being.
6. Exercise improves your self-esteem
7. Exercise decreases the onset of Alzheimer's and other mental illnesses.
8. Exercise improves your perception, mental alertness and information processing.
9. Exercise decreases overall feelings of tension and stress.
10. You will sleep better and feel more refreshed and alert each morning.
11. Exercise improves your memory, and helps you think more quickly.
12. It reduces your frustrations with daily problems.
7 Emotional Benefits Of Regular Exercise
1. Regular exercise will improve the mind-body connection.
2. Exercise calms your mind overall and helps you feel less stressed.
3. Exercise makes you feel happier – the rush of endorphins after a workout makes exercising slightly addictive!
4. Exercise makes you feel more optimistic and fosters a positive mental attitude.
5. Exercise allows you to express your frustrations and disappointments in a positive way – it allows you to ‘vent’.
6. Exercise gives you more confidence to improve your relationships with family and friends.
7. Exercise helps you feel better about yourself.
7 Social Benefits Of Regular Exercise
1. Exercise improves your mood - I’m sure your friends would appreciate this if you are usually quite ‘cranky’!
2. Exercise helps you manage your weight – resulting in your confidence with social situations improving.
3. Exercising improves your self-image.
4. Exercising increases your opportunities to make new friends – at the gym, at the swimming club, the running track, your gym classes, etc, etc.
5. Exercise increases the opportunities to socialise with friends or family (by exercising with a friend)
6. Regular exercise increases your self-confidence, which positively affects your professional, personal, and social lives.
7. A healthy, more toned and attractive body improves your chances of finding a partner.
3 Other Benefits Of Regular Exercise
1. Exercise shows your children the importance of being healthy
and fit - you'll be a positive role model. You'll feel good about
yourself for being a positive role model. You won't just be telling your
kids that exercise is important, you'll be showing them.
2. Regular exercise results in an increase in productivity – which will improve your career. And, you'll feel better about yourself if you're living up to your potential.
3. You will improve your focus and be able to do more tasks, and become more organised – again, a benefit that will help you in your career and your personal life. You'll be enjoying life instead of just wishing your life was "better" or that you were happier.
And there we go!
29 mental reasons to exercise regularly!
To your health and happiness,
This is an impressive number of reasons Jason came up with. But I think we can add even more. Do you know of any other mental reasons to exercise that you want to share? Add your reasons below.
I'll even add the first one. So, here goes:
#30 - To be proud of yourself
You'll be proud of yourself not only for following through on a goal but for making yourself a priority and taking care of yourself. You deserve that.
#31 - Mental Fatigue - Tom McGuire from Alaska
During stressful work assignments and working long hours, I found myself making excuses that I was too tired to exercise when, in fact, I was just being lazy.
It wasn't long before the stress and weight gain caused other health problems that became chronic. After work it's easy to make excuses and just sit on the couch and watch TV.
Read the rest of Tom's excellent posting about how exercise is making a difference in his life.
What do you think about what I've just discussed? Share your thoughts and ideas here.
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Am really impressed bcz I was stressed I ask my husband to HV photo together as a couple BT hey he shout me down atherwise like am asking money orsomething
But I did my excersize n nw my stress's is gone am really happy it helps me to think properly am really enjoying thanks a lot
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One of the most common complaints on a dryer is that it is no longer heating. There are several reasons and we’ll explore some of the most common below. First we will discuss the parts that can fail which would cause a no heat complaint. Note that we are using a common, basic dryer for this example.
Components located on the back of the dryer
Your heater can short to the cavity of the dryer or literally break in 2
This is a safety fuse located on the heater housing. It is a one time use fuse. When it blows the dryer will turn on, but it will not heat.
This is a thermostat located on the heater housing. It is suppose to open and close when it reaches certain temperatures to prevent the dryer from overheating.
This is the main operating thermostat for your dryer. Its main purpose is to regulate the temperature inside the dryer.
This is another safety fuse located on the blower housing. This is a one time use fuse, when it blows the dryer will not start at all.
Dryer Power Supply Connection
Your power cord is attached to the dryer using a terminal block like the picture to the left. If the connection is loose then over time it can burn up and lose power.
When the incorrect screws are used to connect the power cord, or the screws are not tightened all the way, eventually it will generate enough heat and burn up the connections. When this happens you will usually need to replace the cord, terminal block, and redo some wiring.
Your dryers mechanical timer is the primary source of user input. Your dryer should have a timer chart located behind the back panel which will instruct you how to test your specific timer. If all other components check out, then this is your likely problem.
Newer dryers have replaced the timer for a control board. The same concept still stands true, it is the primary source of user input. If all other compents check out, than the control board is the likely suspect.
If you don’t have a multimeter then testing these parts is just a guessing game. The easiest way to test is to check continuity of each of the fuses/heating element. If you turn the multimeter to the OHMs setting, you will be able to put your leads onto each terminal and if the multimeter beeps then you know it has continuity (meaning it is good).
There are of course extraneous scenerios where further testing is necessary, but 99% of the time this is sufficient.


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In case you were looking for a self-help book to pick up to aid you in keeping your New Year’s resolutions this year, Victory Belt Publishing has one you’re probably going to want to check out.
Apparently Chael Sonnen kept busy during his one-year suspension from fighting and he penned a new book, titled, “The Voice of Reason: A V.I.P. Pass to Enlightenment,” which he says touches on “physics, politics, linguistics, history, and physiology.” Knowing Chael, he probably just put his dust cover over “The Rock’s” biography and called it his own.
Here’s the description of the 320-page tome by Chael P. himself:
Presence. Tenacity. Insight. Omniscience. No need to look these words up. They are defined by yours truly. Who am I? I’m the one who needs no introduction, the walking thesaurus, the UFC’s most infamous and feared destroyer of men. I am Chael P. Sonnen, and you want to be just like me.
It’s your lucky day. What you are holding in your hands is nothing short of a V.I.P pass to enlightenment. In the coming pages my humor and tales of heroic adventure will baptize you in superhuman greatness. Allow me to carry you like a frail damsel as I make a nightmarish decent into the bowels of Sao Paulo. Sit before me as a student as I teach you about my plans of creating a Chaelocracy, which translates to “A Better Earth.” Shower me with praise as I take you into my manly mitts like a lump of seemingly worthless clay and craft you into something far better than yourself—me.
Like all great men of myth and legend, I strive for the betterment of the human race. Prometheus brought us fire; Dana White brought us the modern day gladiator; and I bring you a step-by-step guide to being just like me. Do you have what it takes? Is there truly a chance that one day you will be able to walk in my shoes? Purchase this book and find out. There is no better day to stop being you and start trying to be me.
You’re welcome civilization.
Not convinced? Here is some addition information you will glean from The Voice of Reason:
• Why Dance Dance Revolution is the national fighting style of Brazil.
• How vegans are ruining themselves and the world.
• Why you should never feed carrots to a school bus.
• Why you don’t need an athlete to be your hero.
• How fighters and fashion models have the exact same job.
• Why Republicans are more compassionate, pioneering, rebellious, and generally cooler than any liberal.
Inside this book I offer you my knowledge of physics, politics, linguistics, history, and physiology. Unless you are currently standing in the checkout line or speeding home, wanting to save my brilliance for when you are curled up in a recliner sipping on some tea, you have already failed at becoming something similar to me. Chael P. Sonnen knows what he wants and buys it. He doesn’t need a dust jacket to tell him a book is good. He can feel it.
We recommend Chael Check out our new self-help book, published by CP Press:

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Meredith Has First SAY
Composer Anna Meredith has won the Scottish Album Of The Year (SAY) award with her excellent third album ‘Varmints’.
The former composer-in-residence with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra was awarded the prize at a ceremony at Paisley Town Hall at the end of last month.
Meredith commented: “It has been a total honour and a privilege to be on the longlist and shortlist for the SAY Award. It has been great getting to know all of the other albums and during these politically difficult times to see positivity, creativity and spirit coming out of the longlist and shortlist. Thank you to all of those artists. Huge thanks to the SAY Award and my long suffering and hugely talented band who helped me make this real labour of love”.
Chairman of the Scottish Music Industry Association Dougal Perman, said: “Scottish music goes from strength to strength. As Scotland’s national music prize, the Say Award celebrates a selection of the best albums from the past year. The quality and diversity of the artists and albums on the long list demonstrates the energy and vitality of Scotland’s music industry”.
The SAY award was developed in 2012 by the Scottish Music Industry Association in partnership with Creative Scotland. Previous winners of the £20,000 first prize include Kathryn Joseph, Young Fathers and Bill Wells and Aidan Moffat.
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Drone technology have achieved its optimum these days, and the marketplace for this exciting gadgets continues to grow every day. Organizations are now able to generate better, and more recent designs at sensible costs. This contemporary device is now available for everyone, not just for movie teams and press photographers like before.
There are some things to know when purchasing a RTF RC quadcopter. Aspects, knife dimension, journey time, digital camera and manages can effect the item efficiency. One of the most key elements is the ability you have in touring a RTF RC quadcopter. If you just began to take a curiosity about drones, this is a fantastic starting point. Each of the functions will be explained in the following evaluation, to help you determine if Cheerson CX-10W is definitely value purchasing.
When it comes to cheaper models- like the one we are examining today- you need to have under consideration that what you pay is what you get. More costly designs include more appeal popular functions of course. But, if you or your kid are brand-new in this activity, you will need a cheaper design for working on your abilities. That is where Cheerson CX-10W process in, and don’t be misled by the cost because this design can make your life much more fun
This little drone is managed via cellular app. It’s available for both Android and iOS customers. Cheerson made it easy for you to discover appropriate app, to the printed QR rule on drone box. Just check out it and make contact with will divert you to App store/Google perform app. Now when you’ve downloadable app, it’s a chance to fly this little beast.
That’s it, you’re prepared to fly now. As most of you people probably know, traveling drone using smart phone isn’t simplest factor ever. That’s mostly because you don’t get any reviews from your display. It really requires a while to get used to it. Flight encounter is not bad at all. While management range of “only” 25 meters may seem like an inadequate specifications, think about it again. Drone is little so you don’t see it at that range at all.
This little drone is prepared with green/red leds so it’s appropriate for evening flight tickets. In the expertise, traveling this little drone is more fun during evening than day. It looks like some little traveling bug, making that “buzzz” audio. Don’t fly it too near to your neighbor, they probably won’t think it is that crazy and exciting as you do.
Battery and journey time
It includes a 3.7V 150mAh battery. This battery power offers you about 4-5 occasions of journey period. Once when it’s vacant, it won’t take too much time to price to 100%. With my scenario it took about 50 % an hour, I will also talk about that I was requesting it through USB plug on my laptop computer. Nothing else to state about battery and journey period, let’s shift to camera now.
Camera and FPV
Cheerson CX-10W includes designed in 0.3MP camera. Camera excellent isn’t amazing, but you most likely didn’t anticipate it to become amazing when you have drone of the dimension and value. It’s adequate to take few pictures (and video clips) from above, but nothing at all to be amazed with. Stay nourish from camera is demonstrated on Cheerson CX10 cellular app. In fact, it’s shown in “history”, behind traveling manages. All camera manages are situated at the top of cellular app display, and that means you have management control keys for : take picture and record/stop movie.
Since most of individuals who buy this drone are newbies, I’ve excellent top quality new for you personally. This drone is in fact accident proof. WHEN I examined it I offered it to my youthful sibling who does not have any traveling encounter. Of program, he broken it. He damaged it from 10 meters, it hit tangible wall space and didn’t crack. One propeller was damaged, but great factor is extra propellers are in this program so you just quickly change it and proceed together with your journey. Awesome, ha?

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A new study suggests that obstructive sleep apnea severity is higher in African-American men in certain age ranges, even after controlling for body mass index (BMI).
In a study to be presented on February 15 between 8 a.m., and 10 a.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in San Francisco, researchers will report findings that women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiac symptoms have a 31 percent incidence of cardiac dysfunction.
For individuals with obstructive sleep apnea traveling to higher altitudes (which may exacerbate symptoms), use of a combination therapy resulted in improvement in symptoms including reduced insomnia and better control of sleep apnea.
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Multigene Panel Testing for Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions: Women's Health
Normal cells in the body grow, divide, and are replaced on a routine basis. Sometimes, cells divide abnormally and begin to grow out of control. These cells may form growths or tumors. Tumors can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). Benign tumors do not spread to other body tissues. Cancer tumors can invade and destroy nearby healthy tissues, bones, and organs. Cancer cells also can spread to other parts of the body and form new cancerous areas.
Cancer is caused by many different factors. A few types of cancer are caused by changes in genes that can be passed from parent to child. Changes in genes are called mutations. Certain gene mutations are associated with family cancer syndromes.
Family cancer syndromes are genetic conditions that increase the risk of certain types of cancer. They also are called hereditary or inherited cancer syndromes. Common family cancer syndromes include hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome, Lynch syndrome, Li–Fraumeni syndrome, Cowden syndrome, and Peutz–Jeghers syndrome.
Genetic testing for cancer looks for mutations in certain genes that are known to be linked to cancer. The results can help determine your risk of developing a disease like cancer or passing on a genetic disorder.
Multigene panel testing is a type of genetic testing that looks for mutations in several genes at once. This is different from single-gene testing, which looks for a mutation in a specific gene. Single-gene testing is often used when there is already a known gene mutation in a family. For example, testing for BRCA mutations only looks for changes in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
You may consider genetic testing if your personal or family history shows that you have an increased risk of cancer. Your obstetrician–gynecologist (ob-gyn) or other health care professional may ask you these and other questions:
- Have you or any family members been diagnosed with cancer?
- If yes, which family members were diagnosed, with what types of cancer, and at what ages?
- Were you or any of your family members born with birth defects?
- Are you of Eastern or Central European Jewish ancestry?
Depending on your answers, your ob-gyn or other health care professional may suggest that you talk about genetic testing with a genetic counselor or a physician who is an expert in genetics. You can choose to have genetic testing, or you can choose not to. Before you decide, you should have genetic counseling.
In genetic counseling, you will talk with a genetic counselor or physician expert about the following:
- Your risk of getting a hereditary type of cancer
- Who in your family could potentially get tested
- How testing is done
- What the test results may mean
- What you may do depending on the results
Genetic testing typically is done from a blood sample or saliva sample.
Multigene panel testing may be useful if you
- are at risk of a family cancer syndrome that has more than one gene associated with it
- have a personal or family history of cancer and single-gene testing has not found a mutation, or the result is uncertain
Multigene panel testing looks at multiple genes with one test. If a gene mutation is found, multigene panel testing may
- give you a better understanding of your cancer risk than single-gene testing
- help your health care team decide what cancer screenings you might need beyond routine screenings
- help you think about what you can do to prevent cancer
The risks of multigene panel testing may include the following:
- Results can be complicated to interpret.
- Testing may find gene mutations that show a moderate or uncertain risk of cancer.
- It may be hard to know what you should do with your test results.
You should talk with a genetic counselor or physician expert before and after genetic testing to learn what the results mean.
Having a gene mutation means you can pass the mutation to your children. Your siblings also may have the gene mutation. Although you do not have to tell your family members, sharing the information could be life-saving for them. With this information, your family members can decide whether to be tested and get cancer screenings at an early age.
If you test positive for a gene mutation, you can discuss cancer screening and prevention options with your ob-gyn, genetic counselor, or other health care professional. It may be helpful to have earlier or more frequent cancer screening tests, which can find cancer at an early and more curable stage. Risk reduction steps like medication, surgery, and lifestyle changes also may be recommended.
Many people are concerned about possible employment discrimination or denial of insurance coverage based on genetic testing results. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) makes it illegal for health insurers to require genetic testing results or use results to make decisions about coverage, rates, or preexisting conditions. GINA also makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees or applicants because of genetic information. GINA does not apply to life insurance, long-term care insurance, or disability insurance.
Direct-to-consumer (or at-home) genetic tests are sold over the internet. You do not need a doctor’s order to get one. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists discourages use of direct-to-consumer genetic tests because the results may be misleading. For example, one commercial test for BRCA mutations only looks for three mutations, even though there are more than 500 BRCA mutations linked to cancer. The test results could cause unnecessary fear, or a false sense that you are not at risk. You should see a health care professional if you want a genetic test.
BRCA1 and BRCA2: Genes that keep cells from growing too rapidly. Changes in these genes have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Cowden Syndrome: A genetic condition that increases a person’s risk of cancer of the breast, thyroid, uterus, colon, kidney, and skin.
Genes: Segments of DNA that contain instructions for the development of a person’s physical traits and control of the processes in the body. The gene is the basic unit of heredity and can be passed from parent to child.
Genetic Counselor: A health care professional with special training in genetics who can provide expert advice about genetic disorders and prenatal testing.
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Syndrome: A genetic condition that increases a person’s risk of cancer of the breast, ovary, prostate, pancreas, and skin (melanoma).
Li–Fraumeni Syndrome: A genetic condition that increases a person’s risk of cancer of the breast, bones, soft tissue, brain, and outer layer of the adrenal glands.
Lynch Syndrome: A genetic condition that increases a person’s risk of cancer of the colon, rectum, ovary, uterus, pancreas, and bile duct.
Multigene Panel Testing: A type of genetic test that can look for mutations in multiple genes at once.
Mutations: Changes in genes that can be passed from parent to child.
Obstetrician–Gynecologist (Ob-Gyn): A doctor with special training and education in women’s health.
Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome: A genetic condition that increases a person’s risk of cancer of the stomach, intestines, pancreas, cervix, ovary, and breast.
If you have further questions, contact your obstetrician–gynecologist.
FAQ509. Copyright December 2018 by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
This information is designed as an educational aid to patients and sets forth current information and opinions related to women’s health. It is not intended as a statement of the standard of care, nor does it comprise all proper treatments or methods of care. It is not a substitute for a treating clinician’s independent professional judgment. Read ACOG’s complete disclaimer.


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(AFP/File) - A businessman walks past a branch of Japan's Nomura Securities in Tokyo. Japan's top securities firm said its group net profit tumbled 96 percent in the July-September period on a slump in commission revenue from investment banking and shrinking trading profits.(AFP/File/Yoshikazu Tsuno) -
By Daniela Desantis and Hilary Burke ASUNCION (Reuters) - Millionaire businessman Horacio Cartes of the powerful, center-right Colorado Party appeared to be heading to victory in Paraguay's presidential election on Sunday, exit polls and partial official results showed. Thousands of Colorado Party supporters wearing red shirts and scarves honk... [Full Article]
By Todd Cunningham LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Iron Man 3" was soaring past $1 billion at the worldwide box office Thursday, in a display of world domination that would make one of Marvel's super villains proud. The box-office bounty - roughly $700 million from abroad and $300 million domestically - is a major triumph for Disney, wh... [Full Article]
(Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group's planned sale of over 600 bank branches to the Co-operative Group has collapsed after the latter decided it could not proceed with the 750-million-pound deal, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the situation. The deal was meant to lift the Co-op's share of Britain... [Full Article]
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Congratulations to all the winners announced at the CO2CRC CCUS Symposium Awards Dinner, held recently at RACV Resort, Torquay. Dr Charles Jenkins (CSIRO): John Tyndall Award for Excellence in CCS Research This award is for Charles’ outstanding contribution as Science Lead of the Otway Stage..
CO2CRC has delivered the first major component of a hydrogen refining plant to AGL’s Loy Yang facility in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley this week. The pilot plant, which employs a 2-step process to clean-up, purify and separate the synthetic gas (syngas) from the coal gasifier will produce a pure..
On Thursday 21 November 36 people took the opportunity to take a tour of our Otway National Research Facility following the CCUS Symposium. The visitors came from around the globe including the USA, Japan, Germany, UK and Timor Leste. The geophysicists in the group were interested to hear rep..
Prof John Kaldi, CO2CRC distinguished scientist, was interviewed by PESA News as part of their report on the Gorgon Project. Read the article by Dale Granger below. Gorgon CO2 injection system thrusts Australia to the forefront of CCS technology The start‐up of Gorgon’s carbon dioxide i..
CO2CRC is pleased to welcome Esso Australia Pty Ltd as its newest member company. Esso Australia is a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Australia Pty Ltd and ExxonMobil Corporation based in Houston. “ExxonMobil is an industry leader in developing and utilising technological solutions to reduce greenho..


Blues duo Peter Karp and Sue Foley celebrating life on April 7 at the Earlville Opera House
EARLVILLE -- The dynamic performing and internationally-acclaimed songwriting duo of Peter Karp and Sue Foley will bring their band to the Earlville Opera House on Saturday -- just prior to the April 17 release of their new Blind Pig CD entitled "Beyond the Crossroads."
Karp promised a high-energy show. "It's going to be an ass-kicking, booty-shaking, plank-spanking blues rock and roll show -- with great songs," he said. "We're going to lift you up like a tornado."
As Karp and Foley tour the U.S. and Canada, Karp is known as the one who has the capabilities of transfixing his audiences. Music critics have sometimes compared his songwriting to John Hiatt and John Prine. Karp creatively blends blues and rock music with great entertainment.
Foley is a native of Canada. She started her music career at the young age of 16. By 21, she had signed a recording contract for the legendary blues label Antone's Records.
"We have been very busy and spent the last two years really honing the show and growing this partnership. Now we're going worldwide," Foley said.
Their new CD "Beyond the Crossroads" brings out the best in the group's high voltage blues-rock style of original composition that has become their trademark. Their publicists describes the CD as a loud celebration of triumph over tragedy, optimism over despair and faith over hopelessness.
"For me, this CD was cathartic -- a return from the dead -- literally," Karp said. "It was during the period before Sue and I recorded our first CD together 'He Said - She Said' that I learned my late wife had inoperable ovarian cancer. For eight months our family huddled around her and went on that long decent through unspeakable times. 'He Said - She Said' was my way of expressing my pain to someone I only knew through letters. 'Beyond The Crossroads' for me is a celebration of living and appreciating life."
"He Said - She Said" hit the Top 10 on the Billboard Blues Charts and was No. 1 for six weeks on the National Blues and Roots Chart.
Foley describes the CD as "real keen" interplay between a man and a woman and their guitars. It is also a celebration.
"I feel like we're in a really good place in our lives and careers," she said. "We have perspective about life and how precious it is. Over the last two years of playing and writing together, I feel we're at a point where we know what to hold onto and what to leave behind. We are going forward with positivity and a sense of gratefulness," she said.
It is said that in tough times, the blues are our one national resource for fighting our troubles with creativity, humor and good times. The band hopes to stir those blues into new feelings of hope. The concert, featuring their 4-piece electric band, begins at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Earlville Opera House Arts Café. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 for EOH members and $15 for students.
The Earlville Opera House is located at 18 E. Main St., Earlville, N.Y.
For more information or to reserve seats, call 315-691-3550 or visit:


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Kuwait announced Monday two new deaths due to COVID-19, raising to nine the total such fatalities in the country.
Rafael Nadal married his childhood sweetheart of 14 years, Xisca Perello, at a castle in Mallorca on Saturday. Nadal,…124 | the publication reaches you by | Kuwait Online
The Health Ministry confirmed 80 new coronavirus cases, taking to 1,995 the country’s infection tally, spokesman for the Health Ministry Dr Abdullah Al Sanad said.
The newly diagnosed cases include 72 in touch with previously infected people and eight others being investigated, the official added.
The latest deaths were two Indian and Bangladeshi residents who suffered from chronic diseases, Dr Al Sanad said in a media briefing.
Kuwaiti Health Minister Sheikh Basil Al Sabah, meanwhile, said that 62 more patients have recovered from COVID-19, raising to 367 the overall recoveries in the country.
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Covid-19, the new coronavirus, causes only mild disease in four out of five people who get infected, the World Health Organisation has said.
“More than 80% of patients have mild disease and will recover, 14% have severe disease including pneumonia and shortness of breath, 5% have critical disease including respiratory failure, septic shock and multi-organ failure, and 2% of cases are fatal,” the WHO director general, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in Geneva. “The risk of death increases the older you are.”
So the same virus, infecting different people, produces different outcomes. Clearly it’s not the virus that makes the difference – but the strength of people’s immune systems. Older people generally have weaker immune systems.
I am 73 years old. I haven’t needed antibiotics (or any other medication) for 45 years! I simply don’t get ill. There will be times when I feel a bit ‘washed out’ and suspect I’ve picked up a ‘bug’ – but it will be gone in 24 hours or so. But it wasn’t always like that.
Made my life miserable
As a child I picked up every infection that was doing the rounds. From I was 18 till I was 28 I would get a very nasty bout of bronchitis twice a year and I would be in bed for a fortnight each time. Constant ulcerated throats also made my life miserable. My mother was a chronic bronchitic – as was my grandmother – and I wasn’t looking forward to getting old!
One day, three days into my usual pre-Christmas bout of bronchitis, I dragged myself out of bed and took myself off to a local town where, I popped into a herbalist shop (no health shops back in those days). I asked the old lady who owned the shop if there was anything she could recommend for my bronchitis. “Yes,” she replied, “Garlic.”
I wasn’t too impressed – but I thought I’d give it a go and bought some garlic tablets. Instead of being in bed for a fortnight I was out of bed three days later. And that was 45 years ago. I’ve never had bronchitis since! Modern research has now demonstrated that garlic is both antiviral and antibacterial. Read more about garlic here
During those years, from I was 18 till I was 28, I was prescribed 6 or 8 courses of antibiotics annually for the constant, varied, infections I kept on getting. It wasn’t understood, back then that, by killing off the helpful bacteria as well as the harmful bacteria, antibiotics disorder the microbiome of the body and impair the immune system. Like winning the battle, only to lose the war! Garlic, on the other hand, kills off only pathogens.
It’s worth noting that the people who are most at risk from the coronavirus – the elderly and those with underlying health conditions – are the very ones who are most likely to have been prescribed repeated courses of antibiotics.
Build up your immunity
For the past 45 years I have researched, given talks upon, written about and put into practice in my own and my family’s lives – every aspect of nutrition, health and immunity.
So I would encourage everyone – young and old – to restore their microbiome and build up their immunity (we should all be doing that anyway – even without the new coronavirus. Seasonal flu also has poorer outcomes for those with weaker immunity.)
The elderly are also the most likely to be deficient in critical immune-enhancing nutrients:-
Vitamin C is one of the biggest immune system booster of all.
Cod-liver oil will supply the immune enhancing vitamins A and D and essential fatty acids.
Zinc deficiency will impair the immune system, so a zinc supplement is a good precaution.
Click here for more information on infection-fighting nutrients – and where to to get them
Top up the helpful gut bacteria
Nowadays much more is understood about the crucial importance of a healthy microbiome to good immunity. Natural yoghurt or, even better – kefir, replenishes the helpful bacteria that are killed off by antibiotics. These have tremendous immune-boosting powers. You can also use a probiotic supplement.
Raw garlic has antibacterial and antiviral properties. Cooking garlic, however, destroys the allicin in garlic, so you’ll need to use raw garlic (or a good supplement) to prevent or fight infections. You can actually get allicin itself in supplement form.
There are many, many other natural remedies that are antiviral and antibacterial. The herb, neem, is a very good example of this.
More things you can do
Stay well-hydrated. Water or herbal teas are excellent. No sugary drinks, please!
Bone broth (just like Grandma used to make) has amazing immune-supporting properties.
Avoid simple sugars and processed/junk food. Did you know that your blood shows laboratory evidence of a lowered immune system within 30 minutes of eating simple sugars (like glucose, refined sugar, and fructose), and causes a 50% reduction in your white blood cells’ abilities to kill pathogens? White blood cells are our “army” cells that fight off the nasty ‘bugs’.
Get adequate sleep. An increase in sleep actually increases the number of your white blood cells. On the other hand, loss of sleep even for a few hours at night, increases inflammation in our body which makes us more susceptible to infection and experiencing more severe symptoms.
Minimise stress. Emotional stress creates physiological stress in our bodies that lowers our immune defences and makes us more vulnerable to illness. Stress has been shown to lower our white blood cells’ abilities to kill pathogens, and actually creates more inflammation that may make us feel even sicker.

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His Eye is on the Sparrow Lyrics - John Scofield
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- That's Enough Lyrics
- Never Turn Back Lyrics
- The Angel of Death Lyrics
- But I Like the Message Lyrics
Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come? Why should my heart feel lonely, and long for heaven and home. When Jesus is my portion, my constant friend is he. His eye is on the Sparrow and I know he watches me. His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me.
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