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People love their pets and that's fine. But sometimes this love gone too far and crossed the line of common sense. And we are not talking about the costumes for the animals, and not even the craziest of them, we are talking about prostheses testicular cekc toys, perfumes and other crazy products for dogs, the presence of which indicates that the pet owner too much money and free time.
High chair for pets
According to the manufacturer, "an alternative to holding animals on their knees, you no longer have to tolerate a pet under your feet scurrying back and forth, or to expel him from the kitchen. This chair is designed to calm the animal and make it behave more decently. " Or just let the animal to spend those animals 20 minutes before you eat?
Generator Bubble flavored bacon
Many dogs love to play with soap bubbles, and bubbles from the tasteful bacon, they will generally be delighted
Unlike dogs, cats can go where they want, but if you feel that your cat has yet to go inside the table, then you can give her the opportunity, buying cat's table for $ 5,000
Perfume for animals
If your dog is experiencing the smell of his under the tail, then you can purchase it for $ 70 spirits, including scents of patchouli, mandarin and nutmeg oil
If you like it when your cat shit inside of furniture, or simply feel the scent of cat feces during sleep, this bedside tray just for you
Stickers on the ass
If you are ashamed of view of his dog during a walk in the park, you can buy her a special sticker on the ass. These labels do not bear any functional features simple cover anus
Collar detector purr
This collar is useful to those who want to know if their cat purrs, without listening and without touching it
In principle, the invention is not bad, except that it is a very uncomfortable and you just turn away, as your pet will have to sit on the couch and not in the house
Who ever thought that cats like to be in an enclosed space outside the home, instead of running and climbing trees
Traps for kakashek
Thus, rather than bend to the ground and collect shit in a plastic bag, you simply lean less than 15-20 centimeters, so as to remove the plastic bag attached to your dog's ass
This bed for cats
Now your cat can not only sleep in your own bed, but also keep a bottle of valerian in the bedside table
Cekc toy dog
The company also proposes to use the "this" as a decorative home decorating. No, no thank you
Bonjour, mon ami!
If your cat likes to hide, or you just love the stuff somewhere your head, then this pillow burger just for you
The window in the fence
Now your dog can dream of things that he could describe in a neighboring yard
Cat bed fastened to the battery
It is necessary to order one for cats and one for yourself ..
Jewelry for pets
Another sign of the apocalypse. In a world of millions of animals that need a home and food, but the owners poodle hung with Swarovski crystals, it is not interesting
Bed for cats as Crocs
Giant bed in the form of the popular Crocs shoes
If you're worried that your cat neutered missed the 10-20 grams under the tail, you can order him to silicone prostheses of testicles. But it would be better to spend the money on a therapist for receiving host
Suspension bridge cat
Imagine the first time you go into someone's house and see it. What to do? Just slowly steps back ..
This thong. For dogs. It seems nonsense, but there is a grain of truth. These strings are made of fabric using charcoal, which neutralizes odors emitted from your pet
Sofa with a tunnel for cats
If you think that wiping coat and digestive "surprises" from the surface of the sofa is too simple, buy this sofa, and try to do the same only this time inside
Scoop a stick for cleaning kakashek
The product description says that it is "fun for the whole family", a small scoop attached to a stick, will allow you and your children to throw piles of dog poop anywhere. To practice this, even scoop attached rubber canine analogue of "surprise"
Blazer for cats
For just $ 69 you can be sure that your cat hates you
If you think that a dog is a great accessory than a friend, then the "wallet" for pets was invented just for you
Nail polish dog
On the one hand this product is completely safe for the animals, and the other is sheer madness
This need to adapt, to find out what emotions your dog is experiencing right now. Device The Bow-Lingual may determine that your dog feels right now: joy, sadness, disappointment, etc.
Same as translator with the dog, only cats
A device for walking the fish
Say "no" discrimination in the world of pets, if dog and cat can walk down the street, then why it can not do goldfish?

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This trifle will take pride of place on any Christmas menu this year.
Shannon Bennett’s last-minute Christmas desserts will steal the show.
This cake makes a great gluten-free option for Christmas, or whenever you have guests around.
Make a wish as you stir the mixture, says Shannon.
Make the meringue the day before, then cool and store in an airtight container for an easy yet impressive dessert on the big day.
A retro classic with a spiced modern twist.

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Health Indicator Report of Deaths due to Heart Disease
Heart disease affects every segment of the population. It is the leading cause of death among all Americans, all New Jerseyans, men, and women. It is also the leading cause of death among Whites and Blacks and the second leading cause of death among Hispanics and Asians.
NotesData for White, Black, and Asian do not include Hispanics. Hispanic ethnicity includes persons of any race.
- Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Population Estimates, [http://lwd.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/dmograph/est/est_index.html State Data Center], New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
DefinitionDeaths with heart disease as the underlying cause of death. ICD-10 codes: I00-I09,I11,I13,I20-I51
NumeratorNumber of deaths due to heart disease
DenominatorTotal number of persons in the population
How Are We Doing?The age-adjusted death rate due to heart disease has been steadily declining for many years. In New Jersey, nearly 19,000 deaths each year are due to heart disease. In the total population and among each racial/ethnic group, males have a higher death rate than females. The age-adjusted death rate due to heart disease is highest among Black males in New Jersey, but the rate among White males is only slightly lower. County rates range from a low of 130 deaths per 100,000 residents (age-adjusted) in Hunterdon to a high of 238 in Cumberland.
How Do We Compare With the U.S.?Since 2002, the New Jersey age-adjusted death rate due to heart disease has been about the same as the nationwide rate.
What Is Being Done?The NJDOH [http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/chronic/heart-disease-stroke/ Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention] (NJHDSP) Program works in partnership with public and private sector groups and organizations from health care, work site, and community settings to affect policy and systems level change. The NJHDSP Program strives to address all points of opportunity, from prevention of heart disease and stroke in healthy persons to controlling risk factors, treatment of illness and prevention of recurrence in those who have had an event, as well as issues related to rehabilitation, long-term, and end-of-life care. The Office of [http://www.nj.gov/health/healthcarequality/health-care-professionals/cardiac-stroke-services/ Health Care Quality Assessment] collects and publishes data on all patients who undergo cardiac catherization and open heart surgery in New Jersey.
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Mt Agung hit Bali on the 31st of May. However there is no severe impact or great damage that has been reported but what bothers more is the fact within a span of just a week Mt Agung has blown of the beautiful island of Bali twice, the last time being a more severe one. Last major disaster caused by Mt Agung was caused in the year 1963 which still lies fresh in the records when around 1600 people were killed. In 2017, there was again the deadly attack of Mt Agung when all the flights were canceled and residents asked to flee.
This time Mt Agung did not create a significant impact and we are too grateful for that. According to Indonesia’s Geological Agency, no flights have been disrupted and can continue as scheduled. However, there is a three-mile no-go zone marked around the crater which has to keep maintained strongly.
Although the volcanic eruption in Bali was not an intense one this time however fumes were seen to have risen up to 2000 meters in the sky. The lave did spread for up to two miles radius and ashes are still widespread across the villages. Some flights to and from Australia did get canceled however normal operations are going on as they should have been.
There are no specific travel restrictions that have been imposed on the island of Bali post the eruptions. However, according to the British Foreign and Commonwealth Practices, there are some of the areas which are highly restricted and fall under the exclusion zone generally along the Mt Agung and the areas near active volcanoes if you are considering a trip to Bali anytime soon. There are many active volcanoes near Bali which can erupt anytime with little or no warning. There have been many incidents of the past which have reported many fatal incidents in Bali so some extra care and protection is very essential when tourism in Bali is considered. However, Bali is and will always be our dream holiday spot and all of us already are so concerned to preserve this majestic beauty.

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Australia is home to many distinctive species of birds, and Aboriginal peoples have developed close alliances with them over the millennia of their custodianship of this country. Aboriginal Peoples and Birds in Australia: Historical and Cultural Relationships provides a review of the broad physical, historical and cultural relationships that Aboriginal people have had with the Australian avifauna.
This book aims to raise awareness of the alternative bodies of ornithological knowledge that reside outside of Western science. It describes the role of birds as totemic ancestors and spirit beings, and explores Aboriginal bird nomenclature, foraging techniques and the use of avian materials to make food, medicine and artefacts. Through a historical perspective, this book examines the gaps between knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples and Western science, to encourage greater collaboration and acknowledgment in the future.
Cultural sensitivity warning
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Birds as ancestors
Chapter 3. Birds as creators
Chapter 4. Birds and the spirit world
Chapter 5. Bird nomenclature
Chapter 6. Early hunting and gathering
Chapter 7. Birds working with people
Chapter 8. Food and medicine from birds
Chapter 9. Material culture
Chapter 10. Conclusion
Philip A. Clarke is a consultant anthropologist working in native title and Aboriginal heritage. With an academic background in both science and anthropology, his research interests are focused on the ethnosciences, in particular Australian ethnobiology and ethnoastronomy. He is also the co-author of Aboriginal Biocultural Knowledge in South-Eastern Australia.
"Since the dawn of time our people have had a spiritual, environmental and cultural connection to all birds and their habitats. Whether it be through our Ngartji [ngaitji] system which defines our roles and responsibilities of caring for Country and all in it, our storylines and songlines, as a food source, as a material source or as a transmitter of messages – birds are and have always been a part of our daily rituals and wellbeing. This book encompasses all that is our connection to Country and self."
– Mark Koolmatrie, Ngarrindjeri Elder

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By Chris Bryant
(Bloomberg Opinion) --Top corporate lawyers can take home millions of dollars a year, but until recently it was all but impossible for investors to share in the spoils — only a handful of U.K. and Australian law firms have gone public and U.S. practices are prohibited from doing so.
But finance didn't grow to become such a big slice of the economy by letting big pots of money escape its tentacles. The top 200 U.S. law firms generated about $110 billion in revenue last year, according to ALM Intelligence. Globally, a multiple of that figure is likely to have been paid out in damages. A tempting target.
Enter, litigation finance, companies like Burford Capital Ltd., IMF Bentham Ltd. or Vannin Capital that provide capital to a company or law firm to finance lawsuits in return for a share of any proceeds. Some will immediately question their social benefit: there's a potential conflict between money and justice being served, not to mention the possibly inflationary impact on the number and cost of lawsuits. For its part, the industry argues it gives access to justice and frees up funds for other purposes. (You can read a good overview of this debate from Bloomberg News’s Kit Chellel here.)
There’s no argument that the business can be enormously lucrative. Burford says the cases it has concluded so far have generated a 75 percent return on invested capital. Since going public on London's Alternative Investment Market in 2009, the stock has risen about 1,500 percent to value the company at 3.3 billion pounds ($4.4 billion) and make millionaires of lawyer founders Christopher Bogart and Jonathan Molot.
Yet Burford's finances are relatively opaque and valuing it is difficult. The company's strategy, at least, follows a script familiar to anyone acquainted with the financial services industry:
First, identify a big but illiquid asset class — lawsuits — whose returns are potentially very large and aren't correlated with the economic cycle.
Second, transform the risk profile of those win-lose lawsuits by spreading capital across scores of different cases, or by bundling several of a client's cases together.
Third, establish a secondary market to lock in some of the expected gains from a case, and allow reinvestment of capital, without having to wait for the appeals process to conclude.
Fourth, generate fee income from fund management to smooth out profits from inherently lumpy law cases. (Burford acquired a litigation funds business when it bought rival Gerchen Keller Capital LLC in 2016.)
Forecasting how much Burford will earn with much precision is all but impossible: litigation outcomes are inherently unpredictable, clients demand confidentiality and income typically stem from investments made years ago.
As with other financial firms, accounting rules oblige Burford to revalue its litigation assets based on progress made in those cases. In the legal world, those judgments are, by nature, somewhat subjective. About half of its reported litigation profits are so-called unrealized gains, which arise as a result of a positive court ruling or settlement offer. The related cash can take longer to turn up. Burford's auditors acknowledge inaccurate carrying values are a risk but say they test key assumptions and conduct their own external research.
Burford insists it takes a conservative approach to valuation and so far it has resisted the temptation to leverage up the balance sheet to juice returns on equity. And crucially, it's still been able to generate prodigious amounts of cash — even if a fifth of the individual cases Burford has financed turn about to be duds.
Burford's cushy position isn't impregnable. Burford’s profits will surely attract competition, driving down returns. Growth of the industry could also lead to regulation. If you want a guide to the future, look to the private equity industry, where firms are finding it hard to deploy the record amounts of capital they have amassed. Nothing — not even the most protracted lawsuit — lasts for ever.
To contact the author of this story: Chris Bryant at [email protected]
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Femi Falana, human rights lawyer and activist has called on Usman Baba, inspector general of police (IGP) to order the release of three lawyers detained in Rivers state.
Falana made the demand on Saturday in a statement received by TheCable.
TheCable understands that the lawyers – Jerry Aondo, Sobere Nelson and Odum Eyiba, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC) were arrested in Port Harcourt on Friday while filing a legal proceeding against the results of the just concluded elections…… CONTINUE READING
The lawyers said to be preparing petitions for the party ahead of their appearance at the election tribunal on Monday, April 3, 2023, were taken to the police intelligence and surveillance unit, Ogunabali.
They had items such as laptops and exhibits required for their petition defence, agent’s copy of form extra result sheets (EC8), and certified true copies (CTC) of INEC documents seized by the police.
Reacting to this, Falana said the lawyers’ arrest has no legal justification, therefore they must be released immediately.
The activist also demanded that the police apologise to the lawyers publicly.
“I have just confirmed that the police will drag the detained lawyers to a magistrate court on Monday, April 3, and charge them with the forgery of electoral materials,” Falana said.
“The primary purpose of the latest display of naked power is to frustrate the opposition from filing an election petition against the rigging and violence that marred the March 18 governorship election in Rivers state.
“Since there is no legal justification for the arrest and detention of the lawyers, we are compelled to call on the inspector-general of police to order their immediate release.
“The Rivers state commissioner of police should publicly apologise to the lawyers.
“Those who claim to have won the governorship election in Rivers must be prepared to defend their mandate without any intimidation or harassment of lawyers and witnesses.”
Meanwhile, Siminialayi Funbara, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defeated Tonye Cole of the APC in the state governorship election…… CONTINUE READING

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McLaren is testing an all-electric prototype, the firm’s sale and marketing boss has admitted at the Beijing motor show – but the numbers don’t stack up.
‘We’re running a project development prototype electric vehicle,’ explained Jolyon Nash. ‘We need to understand how an EV can possibly deliver a McLaren driving experience that’s visceral and true to its DNA.’
The company has set a goal of 2022 for 50 percent of its vehicles produced to be hybridised in some form or other – Volvo announced plans in China to meet that same target by 2025. But McLaren’s criteria for an electric vehicle are a lot more demanding.
‘With battery technology as it is today it can’t happen – there’s a binary choice between battery power that gives you torque and top speed but very limited range versus great range and limited performance.
‘A high percentage of our customers take their cars on track and they want at least 35 minutes around a track before they stop and have to put some fuel in. If we had an EV it would have to perform at that level. Only when the technology can provide a true McLaren driving experience will we build an EV.’
Nash said that McLaren engineers had done calculations on what would be needed to get an electric vehicle to the performance level as its latest car: ‘If the Senna was an EV, to deliver the same performance it would weigh 2,000kg. That’s not a McLaren.’
He also made it clear that the firm isn’t going to do an SUV – not while it’s making enough money in thoroughbred sports cars to keep shareholders happy at any rate. ‘I think we’re pretty clear on at McLaren. Part of our success is that we’re consistent in what a McLaren is, and every car must be true to that DNA.
‘A McLaren is fundamentally a lightweight, mid-engined supercar/sportscar. Every car should live up to that and it should be engaging to drive. That’s the commitment we have with our customers.’
The company's next car will be the BP23, a three-seat hyper-GT that will pay a tribute of sorts to the iconic McLaren F1 from 1993.


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I got a nice note on my blog a couple of weeks ago from a friend from high school whom I really liked. It was a lovely note, and I was thrilled to hear from him; he proposed getting together for lunch and catching up. I answered his post right away, saying how much I looked forward to seeing him again after all these years. But so far, I’ve heard nothing back.
His note didn’t provide contact information, so I wrote a letter to him at his home address (that I had courtesy our grad class list), and to his sister asking for his email address. I’ve heard not a word from either of them. It seems odd to have not heard back and I’m disappointed.
Yesterday, after a dousing of the backyard gardens, Sheba and I went for a lovely long morning sojourn in the forest. It was the finest morning walk of the year. The air was deliciously warm and fragrant with Spring blossoms, and I had all the time in the world to take in all the beauty that caught my eye.
When I came home, I watered the front and edible gardens and got directly into cleaning the last of the roofs. I was still aching from my work on the main house on Monday, but I was energized by the knowledge that it was the end of the work. I was on the roof again, not working from a ladder, and the work went decently quickly.
Doing anything is thoroughly enjoyable on as brilliant a Summer-like day as was yesterday (at 4:00 pm, it was 29°). But man-oh-man I felt good when the work was done! That’s one huge job finished! It was real work; now I can get back to the more recreational ‘work’ of gardening and puttering at little jobs.
And today’s going to be just like yesterday. I have all my doors and windows open: they are screened so that the cats stay in, but the kitties have their cattery on the back deck to enjoy and they are in it all day. I’ll be taking it easy today, just puttering around the gardens, cleaning some windows and planting some of the Ivy I’ve rooted.

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By Peter Vankevich
Ocracoke over the years has been well-documented in video productions from its famous “hoi-toide” brogue to lots of footage featuring the much-awarded beach, ghosts, its light house and the devastation wrought by hurricanes over the years.
What’s been missing is a full-length filmed-on-location horror movie.
That has changed as a camera crew and cast showed up the week of Nov. 3 to film “Ocracoke,” a horror movie about a vampire who runs the island.
“Part of our goal with Ocracoke is to shine the spotlight on this amazing community and do our part to bring tourism back stronger than ever,” Executive Producer David Dean said.
Directed by Bea Noguera, with production by 22/7 Film Production, “Ocracoke” tells the story of Thomas White, a vicious 160-year-old vampire masquerading as a charming 20-something entrepreneur.
White, who in this story shipwrecked off the coast of Ocracoke Island in the 1800s, runs the bucolic beach community as a benevolent despot with a combination of economic incentives and fear.
According to Dean, in a communication to the Ocracoke Observer, the movie seamlessly weaves together horror, history, and social commentary.
It is an epic hyper-local motion picture shot entirely on location in eastern North Carolina, featuring North Carolina actors and crew, along with music by Raleigh-based band Noxus.
To see the trailer, go to https://www.ocracokethemovie.com/

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My wife, Melody, loves art, and whenever we travel she’s certain to find a Museum or festival to visit. When traveling about Alabama, we’ve discovered many artistic sites and crafty items like those on exhibit in Eastern Shore Art Center. With galleries filled with exhibits that change monthly and art by Member Artist, you’ll always discovered something unexpected at the Eastern Shore Art Center.at the
If we had more time on our trips, my wife would certainly join one of the classes or workshops held in the spacious studios that are offered for adults and children. The Eastern Shore Art Center also host an Outdoor Art Show each year. Art Shows not only highlight the local talent of Artist, they are also a great way to learn new techniques and share creative ideas. And, since the Art Center is located in the Gulf coast area of Alabama you’ll find many works that feature scenes of the natural beauty and wildlife. During the Art Show, which runs during the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival, you’ll find over a hundred booths with arts and crafts in many mediums at this FREE event.
Gulf Coast Activities and More To Enjoy
While visiting Alabama’s Gulf Coast there are plenty of other events to enjoy as well; including the Annual Magnolia Runin Late April. This 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run/walk travels along the scenic streets of Magnolia Springs.
In Early May in nearby Annual Art-in-the-Park that features fine arts and crafts, Artisans from all around the South. In Monroeville in Early May is the Alabama Writers Symposium, and in Mid June you can join the Alabama Blueberry Festival in . While we aren’t known to eat a lot, We’ll take any excuse to sample local food and tasty treats on our adventures. The Alabama Blueberry Festival also features arts and crafts, live entertainment, children’s games, blueberries, blueberry bushes, and plenty of foods made of blueberry.is the
For the Fishermen and women in your family head to Dauphin Island later in Mid July for the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Each year over 3000 fisherman compete for prizes in what has become the largest salt water fishing Rodeo.
By Leroy Worley
Plan Your Trip To Alabama:
To plan your visit to the Eastern Shore Art Center, located at 401 Oak St in Fairhope, AL, visit www.easternshoreartcenter.com/ or call 251-928-2228.
To learn more about events, attractions, and trip planning options for your trip to Alabama visit the Alabama Department of Tourism at http://www.alabama.travel/.

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Lake Murray water levels are at 357.55 and surface temperatures are in the low to mid-70s (down significantly from a couple of weeks ago). The water is clearing, and Bear Creek and below are fairly clear now.
Recent tournament results on Lake Murray have been a mixed bag, and in the Carolinas Bass Challenge tournament on Lake Murray May 14 there were three big stringers over 20 pounds, including the 23.00 pound bag caught by Chris Epting and Johnny Mayer which was good for the win. Below that nobody else had 18 pounds, though, and 13.19 was good enough for a check.
In the CATT Spring Final on Lake Murray this past Saturday the winners Neil and Tim Huffstetler had a nice 22.13 pound bag, and there were two more bags over 20 pounds. Below that weights again dropped into the 18-pound range, and 13 or 14 pounds was again respectable. Fish are feeding in some particular spots, but overall the bite is not easy.
Overall it is a transition period on Lake Murray. Veteran tournament angler Captain Doug Lown reports that even though the bait bite is waning, through this past weekend there were still a few spots where the bait was up early. Whether the last of the blueback herring were actually spawning or not, they were behaving like spawning herring. By now the herring spawn is almost certainly over, however, although there will continue to be some fish caught up shallow the first couple of hours of the morning as bait will continue to move shallower overnight. This bite is primarily found close to the channel or other deep water.
As the summer progresses and temperatures hold around 80 degrees fish will move out deeper and start to suspend, but for the next couple of weeks until that happens Doug says that rocky points and rock piles will hold fish. Some rocky ledges located near deep water will be productive, and key depths will range between 5/6 and 10/12 feet. So far this spring light Carolina rigs have been working a bit better than shakey heads.
While it is a less reliable pattern there are also some fish that will stay shallow in the summer, particularly resident creek fish that never go to the main lake. These fish can be caught on frogs, buzzbaits, and other shallow topwater lures. Fishing around bream beds is one productive pattern to try, and some resident creek fish will also hang around docks.
No matter what pattern you are fishing it can be tough to catch Murray fish after about 11:00, and as the summer progresses more and more fish will be feeding primarily at night.
Crappie: Excellent. Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports that his boat has found a red-hot crappie bite, and they have been fishing about 10 feet down over brush in 15-20 feet of water. Crappie are moving from the creeks towards the main lake, and the best bite has been close to or on main lake cover. Brad is primarily fishing from Dreher Island up, but that is not to say that crappie can’t be caught below that. The minnow bite has been a little better than the jig bite but they are still catching some fish on jigs.
Striped bass: Good. Captain Brad Taylor reports that early in the morning striper are being caught on free lines and planer boards, but the biggest numbers of fish are being caught on down-lines fished about 40 feet deep. While some fish moved back up the lake with the recent rains, the general progression is moving down the lake towards the dam. Fish are basically scattered out from Dreher Island to the dam, from the mouths of major creeks to the main lake. Occasional schooling activity has been reported.
Catfish: Good. Captain Chris Simpson (864-992-2352) reports that the channel catfish bite has been pretty consistent, with fish being caught in 5-30 feet of water around humps. Fish can be caught anywhere in the lake in that depth range, from the main lake to the creeks, and the key is positioning the boat where lines can be fan-cast out from 5 feet to 20-30 feet. While dip baits are catching fish, cut herring has actually been a bite more successful. Fishing cut herring will also put some striper in the boat and increases the chances of catching a bonus blue cat.


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Instagram influencer Freddy Birdy recently shared “easy cooking” tips for Katrina Kaif, after the actor posted pictures of food cooked by her on her social media handles a few weeks ago. Katrina recently posted a picture of scrambled eggs on her Instagram story, and wrote, “Sunday breakfast for hubby made by me.” Earlier, Katrina shared a picture of halwa she made for her in-laws as a part of a post-wedding ceremony. Katrina married Vicky Kaushal in December 2021 in a private ceremony with only close friends and family member in attendance.
Now, Freddy Birdy, in his signature sarcastic way, took a jibe at Katrina’s cooking skills and shared a series of “easy recipes” for the actor on his Instagram account. However, what won people over is her response to Birdy’s post. Responding to one of the recipes where he suggested she should make chilly cheese toast, she wrote, “This is not easy”. Sharing her response, Birdy wrote, “Why I ❤❤❤ Katrina Kaif. Also proof that she is as funny as she is beautiful.” Boiled eggs, mango pickle, mango ice-cream were among other recipes he had shared for her.
A Reddit user has posted this exchange of words between Katrina and Freddy.
Freddy Birdy often writes funny posts for several celebrities including Ananya Panday, Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt and others. However, recently he was caught in middle of a controversy when Deepika Padukone did not take his comments well.
A few days before the release date of Gehraiyaan, Birdy had shared a post that read, “Newton’s Law of Bollywood. The clothes will get tinier as the Gehraiyyan release date approaches.” A part of the caption read, “Necklines and hemlines are Gehraiyaan.”
Deepika responded to this with a cryptic post on her Instagram stories, “Scientists say the universe is made of protons, neutrons, and electrons. They forgot to mention morons.” She put the #IYKYK’ sticker, which stands for ‘if you know, you know’.
Later, Freddy retaliated and shared her post on his Instagram Stories and wrote, “The first non-fake comment in Deepika Padukone’s entire career.”


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Orville Peck just announced his North American Stampede headlining tour, and revealed that a duet with the great Willie Nelson of “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other” will be out everywhere this Friday, April 5th.
Fresh off a new record deal with Warner Records, Peck says he can’t wait to start this new chapter:
“I am incredibly happy to be joining the Warner family and getting back on the road this year. I feel happier and healthier than I’ve ever been, and I’m excited to start this new chapter.”
He most recently released his sophomore album Bronco back in 2022, so fans will be eager to get this new single and likely, much more coming soon.
Of course, “Cowboys” was originally written and recorded by by Latin country musician Ned Sublette, and is based on his experiences growing up in Portales, New Mexico. The lyrics satirize the stereotypes associated with cowboys and gay men, and when Willie released is at a single in 2006, it became the first LGBTQ-themed mainstream country song by a major artist.
Peck, who is openly gay and always wears a mask as part of his trademark look, shared a teaser of their duet over on Instagram, which you can check out here:

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This morning, as we were leashing up Rosie and Riley for the morning lake walk, I said, "For some reason, I am really keen to clean the basement today."
And Doug said, in his calm way, without even looking up from snapping on Riley's halter, "Is this another excuse so that you won't write?"
And hmmmm, perhaps it is, perhaps it is. Above is a photo from yesterday; we spent five hours at the Irish Fair down on the Mississippi River, listening to music and watching dancers and drinking beer and eating fish and chips and watching the hurlers and the Border collies (which made us sad) and the photo displays of people's visits to Ireland, noting which of the antiquities and attractions we had also seen. Yesterday, when I also was not writing.
Thanks to you all for your encouragement, wisdom and insight. I don't exactly have writer' block--if I have to write, I can write (I've been writing stories for work with little trouble). It's more just a lack of writers' passion. It will return. You can depend on it.
In the meantime, the basement calls...


Kick-Start Your Second Career
The five things you need to know before telling your current employer where they can stick their job.
We’ve all been there: staring out of the office window thinking, “There has to be more to life than this,” aware that we’re wasting our best years working for The Man when we could be doing it on our own terms instead. So what’s stopping us? If those numpties on The Apprentice can be entrepreneurs, surely any of us can? Wouldn’t it be better to be CEO of a company of one than just another minion struggling up the corporate ladder?
That’s essentially what I did. After years of producing magazines and content for other people, a chance meeting in a pub (with art director Mr Sam Walton) ended up with the launch of our own independent magazine, Hole & Corner, which focuses on makers and creative people, many of whom have quit their jobs to work on their own terms. If they can do it, we reasoned, why couldn’t we?
Once you’ve made the decision, there are plenty of new and very scary factors to take into consideration. Yes, you’re free to do whatever you want, but you won’t have the safety net of a nine-to-five job. And when you’re working for yourself, sickies aren’t really an option. Here, then, is a five-point plan to going solo and what it takes to make the leap – aka Why Don’t You (Just Jack In Your Day Job And Go And Do Something Less Boring Instead)?
Find out what you want to do
It’s all very well saying you want out of the rat race, but first you need to identify an alternative. Mr Ben Short was a creative director for an advertising agency in London until he gave it all up, aged 37, and moved to the countryside. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do,” he says, “but I knew I wanted to be useful.” After picking up some forestry skills with the National Trust, he now makes, sells and markets his own charcoal in rural Dorset. Of course, you don’t have to live in the hills and smell of wood smoke for the rest of your life; just as long as you establish an area where you have a genuine passion (is it something you’d stake your career, reputation and mortgage on?) and a way of living that suits you best. And then the fun bit begins. No one will tell you that working for yourself is easy, so always remember your original motivation. Mr Short works long, back-breaking hours, but says, “I still love the smell.”
Just remember: learn to tell the wood from the trees.
Find the right idea
It’s easy to pick something you enjoy doing, but you need to make sure it’s a viable idea. Many people make the mistake of thinking a hobby can be a second career. The crucial difference is that, unlike a career, a hobby doesn’t have to pay your bills. (In fact, a hobby will often make up a major proportion of those bills.) So you need to work out how you can make your new way of life pay its way. Is it something you’d invest in yourself? It doesn’t have to be an original idea. Indeed, the less original, the lower the risk. When Mr Sheridan Coakley launched furniture store SCP, he was inspired by the idea that he could reproduce classic designs at more competitive prices. The reproduction furniture market is fierce, but Mr Coakley got around it by focusing on quality. “We were able to sell a good-quality Le Corbusier [-type] chaise longue to somebody who would never think of buying the official one,” he says. “They all tried to stop me doing it. I’m proud to say a lot of them were knock-offs. I was exposing them. My things were the same quality as theirs. It was about the margins.”
Just remember: the right idea is the one that makes money.
Make a business plan
You know that episode of The Apprentice when all the candidates have to face the Interviews From Hell™? And there’s always one who’s scribbled their business plan across three pages of A4 in about 10 minutes? (And one of those pages was just doodles of pirates?) Don’t let that be you. In the simplest terms, your idea has to make you more money than you spend. Covering your costs simply brings you back to square one, so you need to ensure you’ve got an idea that leaves enough room to expand. So factor in the upfront set-up costs, the overheads, the rent and the stock you’ll need to get your business off the ground, and then work out how you’re going to make your idea grow year on year from there. Once that is done, feel free to draw all the doodles you want. When we raised investment to launch Hole & Corner, we had the hardest test of all: we had to prove to our friends, family and peers that we would make them their money back.
Just remember: the difference between net and gross.
Not having someone else to blame is part and parcel of running your own business. Likewise, the only person who can tell you where your next pay cheque is coming from is you. Once you’ve got that, then… well, life doesn’t get any easier, but at least you’re going into it with your eyes open. Mr Roger Saul, founder of Mulberry, has since launched a second career as an organic spelt producer with Sharpham Park, which has now been up and running for more than 10 years. He also owns a designer outlet village and gardens at Kilver Court in Somerset. “You have to recognise that as an entrepreneur you are often underwater,” he says. “You pop up for breath occasionally. But you know that you’ll come out the other end and it will be amazing, as is the journey. When you are underwater, it’s often quite exciting.”
Just remember: it can be quite nice underwater if you bring a snorkel.
It’s never too late
Going it alone doesn’t have to be a young man’s game. You may be 10 or even 15 years into an unfulfilling career, but that doesn’t mean you’ve left it too late to start your own business. Sure, you may wish you’d done it sooner, but if you take the Zen approach, perhaps sooner wouldn’t have been the right time for you. In fact, the more knowledge and experience you acquire on somebody else’s time, the better for you. Mr John Allen spent decades at the Royal College of Art, running the knitwear department and teaching successive generations of British fashion talent. It wasn’t until he was in his seventies that he had his first ever one-man exhibition, at the Knitting & Stitching Show in London. His fashion friends warned him the venue would attract the wrong sort of audience, but Mr Allen reasoned “they may be my customers”. His hunch proved right, and he sold 90 per cent of his debut collection.
Just remember: a safety net might also stop you jumping.
What to do next
Three books and two events to provide inspiration and practical advice
The Shepherd’s Life: A Tale of the Lake District by Mr James Rebanks A surprise bestseller, tapping into the market for people desperate to quit their desk-bound careers.
_Failed It! _by Mr Erik Kessels The co-founder of creative agency KesselsKramer reveals how to turn mistakes into successful ideas.
The Luxury Alchemist by Ms Ketty Pucci-Sisti Maisonrouge A step-by-step guide to building your own luxury brand (because you may as well aim high).
London Craft Week Learn a practical skill in this week-long showcase of global craftsmanship (3-7 May 2016). londoncraftweek.com
Port Eliot Festival This celebration of imagination, ideas and nature includes a Makers’ Tent curated by Hole & Corner (28-31 July 2016). porteliotfestival.com
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A week in Japan tech
- Merck's $1.5 billion takeover of Banyu Pharmaceutical takes another turn, eight days before the U.S. drug giant's offer expires. A Banyu shareholder who contends that he has acquired enough support from other shareholders to block the deal says he sent a letter to the Japanese firm, urging it to oppose Merck's offer. It also requests that Banyu immediately hire an independent financial adviser.
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After 30 years of wrongful imprisonment, a woman plans to take revenge on her former lover
One year after the fight between Godzilla and Mechagodzilla, the two monsters along with Mothra face off in a conclusive battle royale.
It was a quite night at the harbor of Anabaru. Luffy continuously ordered meals, right when the crew is in need for more money. Nami overhears a conversation between a pirate & the bar ...
Two alchemist brothers go on a quest for the Philosopher's Stone after an attempt to revive their dead mother goes horribly wrong.
An American military advisor embraces the Samurai culture he was hired to destroy after he is captured in battle.
The Bride wakens from a four-year coma. The child she carried in her womb is gone. Now she must wreak vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her - a team she was once part of.
A depiction of Japan's 17th Century Battle of Sekigahara where the Army of the East takes up arms against the Army of the West.
Accused of heinous crimes he didn't commit, a prosecutor sets out on a mission to clear his name.
What is the only thing that can stand in the way of a ruthless warlord after total domination of a country? Ninjas. When ninja Mumon kills another fierce ninja in order to claim a reward ...
Based on the novel "Kanojo no Jinsei wa Machigai ja Nai" (literal translation: Her life is not at fault) by Director Hiroki, it is a powerful story of survivors, who are all trying to find their own silver linings in life.


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By Brandon Moseley
Alabama Political Reporter
Thursday, March 9, 2017, the Alabama House of Representative passed a bill to allow sheriffs in Alabama to pass some of their healthcare costs to Medicaid. Under current law the county Sheriff’s office is responsible for all of the costs of the healthcare of the prisoners in the county jail. Since Obamacare has greatly increased the cost of healthcare, providing prisoner healthcare has become a burden on Sheriff’s Departments across Alabama.
House Bill 211 would make Medicaid the payer when a sheriff has to transport a prisoner to a hospital or other outside facility for healthcare for more than 24 hours. SB211 is sponsored by State Representative Christopher John England (D-Tuscaloosa).
There was some concerns though that this could create another drain on the State’s General Fund as Medicaid is a joint Federal/State program. To protect the State’s long troubled General Fund Budget the bill was amended so that the sheriff’s department would still be responsible for the State’s portion of the Medicaid match.
Rep. England said that right now the county is responsible. The county would be only responsible for paying the State match not the whole amount.
State Representative Mary Moore (D-Birmingham) said that this would only apply to those prisoners who are already Medicaid eligible (when they were in a hospital or other facility outside of the jail).
Moore said that in a previous session that Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) brought a similar bill.
Rep. England said that his bill, “Would reduce the county outlay on healthcare,” for its jail inmates.
HB211 now will now move to the Alabama Senate for further consideration.
The bill would not apply to healthcare provided in the jail or for trips to the hospital or doctor that are not more than 24 hours. Inmates who are not covered by Medicaid would still get their healthcare provided by the county.

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Are these not the cutest? Cherry Cake Squares with Buttercream Frosting are so easy to make and pretty too! A Christmas treat that’s perfect for sharing, but so delicious, you’ll want to keep them all for yourself!
Prepare a 9x9 inch pan by lining with parchment paper. Set aside.
Using a hand-held mixer, begin by creaming together the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Next, add the eggs and mix together until light and fluffy.
Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Blend into the wet mixture.
Add the cherries and fold into the batter using a rubber spatula.
This batter is thick, so carefully spread the batter into the pan. Be sure to keep the parchment paper in place.
Bake for 50 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Transfer cake to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
To make the frosting, use a hand-held mixer to blend all of the frosting ingredients together. Spread liberally over the cooled cake.
Refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting into squares.
If you're having trouble finding red and green candied cherries, I highly recommend Paradise Fruit Company. You can buy them online and they ship right to your door. Here's the link to their site: https://www.paradisefruitco.com/


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A group of Tory MPs will attempt to force a Commons vote over a referendum on the UK's European Union membership on Tuesday.
The Tory MPs backing the call for an EU referendum include:
- Hardline Eurosceptic MP Peter Bone has said he hoped to show the Tory leadership that there was "significant parliamentary demand" for the EU referendum pledge.
- Tory John Baron, who also tabled the amendment, organised a letter signed by dozens of Conservative MPs demanding referendum legislation.
Read more: Ex-chancellor calls for EU exit
- Former Cabinet minister Michael Portillo has followed ex-chancellor Lord Lawson in calling for the UK to leave the EU.
- Lord Lamont, another former Tory chancellor, joined the stampede of former Tory cabinet ministers saying it was possible for the UK to survive outside the EU.
- Nadine Dorries, the MP who was handed back the Conservative whip only on Wednesday, said she would be joining the rebellion.
Read more: Nadine Dorries wants EU exit
More top news
BT has announced it is increasing prices for broadband as well as some calls and is to begin charging TV customers for BT Sport.
Shocking instances of historical child abuse at institutions in Northern Ireland have been outlined in the findings of a public inquiry.
The relaxed checkout aisle is to allow people to take longer time paying for and packing up their purchases.


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Excellent composition with the sun's rays over the clouds, and the patch of sunlight on the water at the horizon.
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Siemens, Qualcomm collaborate on 5G smart building networks
In a collective effort to further advance digitisation in building automation by developing more intelligent smart devices in the future, Qualcomm Technologies and Siemens Smart Infrastructure are working together to reimagine building automation by applying 5G private network, based on the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System in the Americas.
The joint effort is underway at the Siemens Chicagoland office in Buffalo Grove, testing 5G PN use cases for efficient connection of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) assets that the firms believe will help to meet the growing customer needs around energy efficiency, reduced costs of ownership, increased security and proactive maintenance.
Siemens is also developing use cases to explore how building automation can capitalise on the power of 5G high-speed data transmission, low latency and greater capacity versus 4G. Proof of Concept (PoC) network architecture is built at the facilities in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, with the support of the Qualcomm Technologies’ Engineering Services Group.
The team said that it is taking a holistic approach on application of 5G technologies to prove each step of complete 5G customer adoption. It will focus on a range of applications from system design and obtaining experimental Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) licences to full integration of devices into cloud-based solutions. Qualcomm Technologies is driving the digital transformation of business through system-level solutions, using what it said will be a unique combination of wireless connectivity and ultra-intelligent platforms.
“We are proud of the collaboration with Siemens, bringing together its leadership in building automation, and our expertise in wireless and edge compute technologies. Our teams worked closely to successfully prove the automated building use case,” said Sebastiano Di Filippo, senior director of business development at Qualcomm Europe, Inc.
“Qualcomm Technologies’ platforms have the power to unlock huge potential across multiple sectors, driving the connected intelligent edge – where billions of smart connected devices can be deployed and impact a multitude of industries.”
Ivan Todorov, head of engineering for Siemens BP Americas at Siemens Smart Infrastructure US, added: “Joining Qualcomm Technologies’ capabilities with Siemens’ building automation domain experience creates a unique skillset that enables creation of a very innovative offering.
“We see 5G as a key enabler that will bring to life an ecosystem of edge devices and services to help us meet some of the most pressing customer needs around energy efficiency, cyber security and decarbonisation. In times of increasing technology complexity, we see partnering as key to optimising time-to-market and value for the customer.”
Part of the partnership is Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC), which specialises in the design, development and manufacturing of communications products. Established in 1996, WNC’s presence and technical expertise encompasses applications from broadband, mobility, multimedia and the internet of things (IoT) to wireline and wireless communications, with a product scope covering network communications, network infrastructure, smart home and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
“5G enables endless possibilities and creates new industrial paradigms,” said Repus Hsiung, vice-president and general manager of the automotive and industrial solutions business group at WNC.
“WNC’s i-Router, adopting Snapdragon X55, unlocks a wide variety of innovative use cases. We are proud to be collaborating with Siemens on their innovative 5G smart building automation solution.”


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S-Space College of Dentistry/School of Dentistry (치과대학/치의학대학원) Dept. of Dentistry (치의학과) Journal Papers (저널논문_치의학과)
6세 어린이의 수완골 성숙도에 관한 연구 : Radiographic assessment of skeletal maturity of hand and wrist in six year - old children
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- 대한구강보건학회지, .21, 413-420, 1985
- The purpose of this study was to obtain the baseline data to develop a prediction model of craniofacial growth. Hand and wrist radiographs of 713 six year-old children were obtained for the assessment of bone maturity. The hand and wrist radiographs were scored by the Tanner-Whitehouse TW2 Method of bone maturity assessment.
The obtained results were as follows:
1. There was no significant difference between bone maturity of radius of male and female in six year-old children(P>0.05).
2. The hone maturity of Ulna, 1st proximal phalanges, 3rd proximal phalanges, 5th proximal phalanges, 3rd middle phalanges, 5th middle phalanges, 1st distal phalanges, 3rd distal phalanges, 5th distal phalanges, capitate bone, hamate bone, triquietral bone, lunate bone, scaphoid bone, trapezium bone and trapezoid bone in females were higher than those in males(P<0.05).
3. The bone maturity of ulna was the lowest in six year-old children.
4. The bone maturity of capitate bone and radius were the highest in six year-old children.
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Quick! What the fastest moving component in your engine? If you’ve taken a hint from the title of this article, you probably guessed correctly – it’s your valve springs, those tight little bundles of joy that open and close your engine’s valves.
Beehive springs, such as those offered by COMP Cams, offer a huge number of benefits over stock-style cylindrical springs; reduced valve spring mass, faster valve acceleration, increased valve train rigidity, reduced valve train component stress and a whole laundry list of other positives.
Best of all, the word has gotten out and folks all over the country are using them for a wide variety of applications from street performance to extreme racing endeavors. That’s a really good thing.
Along with their success has come some confusion over exactly which beehive is right to purchase. Currently there are over a dozen beehive spring styles out there, each offering some unique take, be it in the seat pocket diameter, ovate wiring diameter, pitch or internal spring “frequency.” Regardless increased selection has bred some minor confusion, albeit easily cured.
Beehive springs are conical shaped springs that employ this powerful shape in the creation of a spring that can deliver both excellent performance and lowered seat pressures. With lower seat pressure, valve train components (especially the pushrods, rockers and lifters) are less stressed to perform the same work.
According to COMP, effective beehive springs can support an additional 700rpm over stock cylindrical springs. How? It just stands to reason that the smaller coils at the top of the spring don’t require as much force to get the valve moving quickly, much quicker than conventional style springs. The higher rpm potential equates to better durability and performance.
There are some very knowledgeable engine builders who don’t understand how a single coil spring can be better than a dual conventional spring.
“Its like watching a race car running 60-foot elapsed times on the drag strip,” stated Bill Godbold, Chief Engineer for COMP Cams. “For example, take two identical cars with equivalent 500 hp engines.
“One has stock suspension and the other a sophisticated racing suspension. The car with the race suspension will get going more quickly and achieves better 60-foot time. The same principle works with beehive spring mechanics.”
If there is one challenge to the beehive revolution, it’s the perception of the masses. While most engine builders and performance enthusiasts know that the beehive works to improve their engines, many don’t realize the true benefits. Some established enthusiasts are confused and concerned that the smaller valve retainer and single spring used in the beehive system are capable of handling the same high performance loads carried by the conventional spring with two coils.
“There are some very knowledgeable engine builders who don’t understand how a single coil spring can be better than a dual conventional spring,” stated Thomas Griffin Head valve spring engineer for COMP Cams.
“The fact is the beehive springs, by virtue of the ovate spring shape and a variety of internal upgrades is compatible with virtually any application where a dual spring is used. That includes some engines with mechanical roller camshafts. The key is to review the required camshaft load and assess the aggressiveness of the camshaft.”
The key profile consideration of a camshaft can be denoted in the camshaft profile section. By reviewing the duration specs for your potential camshaft at 0.050-inch lift and again at 0.200-inch lift, the shape of the lobe can be projected. These are the key figures engineers use to determine beehive spring compatibility. Currently beehive springs for camshafts measuring up to 0.750-inch lift are available.
Questions to ask when picking a beehive valve spring:
1) Do they fit my current configuration valve seat diameter?
2) Do they fit the proper installed height for my cylinder head?
3) Do they have the proper seat pressure for the camshaft I have selected?
4) Do they encounter coil bind at any point in the spring’s compression?
5) Do they match the profile of my camshaft?
6) If I am running a roller mechanical camshaft, are they appropriate for the application?
If something sounds good, it’s worth investigating, except where valve springs are concerned. Sound is the key. While its great for musical instruments, valve train sound, or more correctly, resonance, is destructive. As with sound waves, resonance “frequencies” cause parts to pull apart.
When you figure the speed with which your parts move (remember at 9000 rpm, your valve open and close 75 times per second) the valve spring surges like a cylinder full of water. Controlling that surge with high frequency, anti-resonance spring materials such as the ovate wire used in beehive springs is a good thing.
Resonance can also be dampened by installing springs that when compressed are close to bind. The tighter the coil is to this point, the more stable it becomes. To this point, shimming up a shorter spring can actually be a performance improvement over using a spring, which has a higher installed height.
“The height of a spring before it is installed has no real significance to its performance,” notes Griffin. “The most important determiner is the installed height. You never want to achieve coil bind as it can have devastating affects on your engine. But a shorter spring shimmed to the proper height will help the efficiency of your engine. It is true that nearing coil bind there are frictional losses, but I’d rather have the increased spring stability any day.”
Bigger is Better?
With the ever-increasing number of beehive springs available, the question of going to a larger spring, bigger than what will fit in the stock valve spring seat can be a question. The key here is to ask a valvetrain expert. If they determine that your cylinder head requires a larger valve spring, they can suggest a spring and spring seat cutter, which can be used to provide the correct clearance for your application. Regardless of your specific application, beehive springs are probably a good item to consider as they offer a number of potential improvements over conventional springs in some applications.

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Dublin, Belfast and the Isle of Man
- Dublin: steeped in history
- Belfast: packed with history, culture, great food, & super shopping
- Unlimited travel on Isle of Man Railways
- Sightseeing in Liverpool
- Three leisurely ferry crossings
- Rail journey including the spectacular Boyne Viaduct
- 11 days from £1,440pp
This is a great circular journey that takes in three capital cities on a leisurely 11-day tour. Enjoy the sights of Dublin, Belfast and Douglas on the Isle of Man and include some interesting transport excursions en route.
Days 2 & 3
Two days to explore the irish capital city. Use your Dublin Freedom ticket to travel on the Dublin Bus Tour, the Green Hop on Hop Off Tour and all Dublin Bus scheduled services excluding Nitelink.
Morning time train to Belfast for a 3-night stay at the Belfast Hilton Hotel.
Days 5 & 6
Free days in Belfast for sightseeing. Optional visit to Ulster Transport Museum.
Morning ferry from Belfast to Douglas for a 3-night stay at the Mereside Hotel.
Days 8 & 9
Two days to explore the Isle of Man. Your Go Explore tickets allow unlimited travel on scheduled services of the Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, the Snaefell Mountain Railway and the Douglas Horse Trams. Optional visit to Groudle Glen Railway. Entry to all Manx National Heritage Sites can also be included at extra cost.
Afternoon ferry from Douglas to Liverpool and accommodation for one night based on Holiday Inn Express Albert Dock
Free morning to explore Liverpool with optional Beatles Magical Mystery tour, or Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing tour. Afternoon train home.
- 10 nights' accommodation in double/twin room in good quality hotels
- Rail travel ifrom Dublin to Belfast
- Ferry crossings as detailed
- 3-day Isle of Man Go Explore Ticket
- 3-day Dublin Freedom Ticket
Price per person
From £1,440 per person sharing
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Lenin (eighteen seventy - nineteen twenty-four)
Known as Lenin, his original name is Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov. Influenced directly by Marxism, he was a political theorist, revolutionary and communist of Russian origin. Being part of the most radical nucleus of the socialist movement, he became the main leader of the Russian Revolution of nineteen seventeen.

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Comparison between public and private school test scores is a difficult if not virtually impossible task, because the type of tests may differ, and private schools have a choice to not publish their scores. In fact, some public schools, like charter schools, offer the perks of private schools (flexible curriculum, regulation exemption) without the cost of tuition similarly, magnet schools are public schools that have high academic standards and competitive admission like private schools. Public and private schools' purpose is to educate their students and to make them a better being in the future both of them follow certain curricula in their grading systems and most especially, these schools produce student achievers. Compare all private schools to all public schools, as well as to compare, separately, certain categories of private schools (ie, those for which sample sizes were suffi. By comparison, the pupil/teacher ratio for private schools was 122 in 2014 in 2011-12, some 76 percent of public school teachers were female, 44 percent were under age 40, and 56 percent had a master's or higher degree.
Private school teachers make way less than public school teachers average salaries are nearly $50,000 for public, and barely $36,000 for private that's not just a gap it's a chasm both of. Furthermore, the lubienskis discover that even though private school children arrive in kindergarten a little bit more academically prepared than their public school peers, public school students make up the difference over the course of elementary school. Public schools vsprivate schools a good education is an essential part of a child's development today, parents have a choice in their child's education and can evaluate both public and private schools. A common comparison is that of public schools and private schools as many public schools are facing budget cuts that lead to larger class sizes and fewer resources, many private schools are continuing to flourish.
Private schools usually have a more rigorous academic reputation but within the public school system, charter schools and magnet schools both blur the distinction between public and private schools. Public school students are more likely to come from diverse racial/ethnic and linguistic backgrounds, and public school teachers are more likely than private school teachers to report students and families with problems that somehow obstruct learning. Unfortunately, comparing private to public school test scores is a bit like comparing apples to oranges public schools use their own stable of standardized tests, which they use for a variety of purposes: assessment and diagnostics, to name two private schools use a different set of tests — some. Learning in both public and private schools is measured through standardized testing teacher certification in private school vs public all teachers in public schools in almost all states and provinces in north america are required to have some form of federal, state or provincial certification along with a bachelor's degree.
Private schools and public schools share many similarities one thing that they share is that they both have athletic programs i have been to both a private school and a public school and both of the athletic programs are great, they like to work you like an ox. A 2014 comparison by the real-estate site trulia found that in zip codes with top-rated public schools, just 4% of the children go to private schools, as compared to 19% of children in zip codes with low-rated public schools. Just like their public-school peers, the kids at sloca wear jeans and hoodies, and none of them seem to be any kind of genius in fact, one of them was a student of mine at the public school.
Through a private school can cost a lot, there is vouchers in which the families can take the tax dollar that would be directed toward a public school and use it as private school tuition the private schools prevent the public schools from a total service over education by the community as a choice. The public and private schools and reported a conclusion that private schools in usa improved students' performance as measured by standardized test of various subjects. The recent publication of a scholarly book has reopened the debate surrounding the academic achievement of public vs private schools public schools achieve the same or better mathematics results. A subsequent study by the center on education policy similarly found no statistically significant difference in the performance of students at private schools, parochial schools, public schools of choice and traditional public schools.
Schools are also now more diverse, especially in comparison to nineteenth-century classrooms there's also a recent trend of teachers being laid-off and budgets cut within public schools expert. Private schools do not receive tax revenues, so they do not have to follow the same sorts of regulations and bureaucratic processes that govern (and sometimes hinder) public schools this allows many private schools to be highly specialized, offering differentiated learning, advanced curriculum, or programs geared toward specific religious beliefs. There are public schools and private schools to decide which one we will choose, we have to know the diffrences and similarities about the public and private schools we can compare the two types of schools in the light of some criterias such as things which are taught, teachers, cost, safety, graduaton rates. Opening hello, my name is jose tenorio, a student currently attending purdue university calumet, and i will be discussing the differences between public schools vs private schools and helping determine which school type is the better candidate.
The drop-out rate in public schools tends to have a negative effect on matriculation data, and many students who enter into trade careers tend to enroll at public schools rather than private, which decreases the rate of students who go on to college. Unlike most editing & proofreading services, we edit for everything: grammar, spelling, punctuation, idea flow, sentence structure, & more get started now. An in depth look at private schools, including history, a comparison to public education, and a glimpse of what's being taught learn about the benefits of attending private school, to both students and parents.

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Veggie the Rabbit is having a bad day. All she wanted to do is draw a nice picture but Piggie the Pig tells Veggie basically she is not good at anything. So Veggie is sad. Carb the Monkey and Uncle Bear tries to help cheer her up.
This is an easy read for the kids no big words. Veggie’s Bully is a wonderful story about being oneself no matter what anyone says, never stooping to the Bully’s level to make oneself feel better.
Only one thing bothered me which were the names of the characters. I would have liked them to be more original, other than that the book is wonderful.
Veggie’s Bully is good for ages 4 - 8. There are more books of this series coming out. Children will enjoy the different characters and their personalities.

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RMH Auxiliary committed to enhance patient care
June 20, 2017 - Volunteers at the Ross Memorial are committed to enhance patient care. An important part of this work at the Ross involves fundraising. The money the Auxiliary makes in the Reflections Café and Gift Shop, through lottery and tuck cart sales, Bingo and bake sales, raffles and vendors in the lobby, grocery bagging and Tag Day, comes back to the Hospital to support the purchase of medical equipment and capital projects.
On June 19th RMHA Life Members Elke Beckers and Walter Jones joined Auxiliary Board members Linda Danaher and Andra Gerry to present the Auxiliary’s 2016/17 gift of $150,000 to the RMH Foundation. The funds will help the Hospital acquire seven defibrillators, an opthalmoscope to help doctors detect problems in patients’ eyes, and a cystoscope, used to examine the interior of the urinary bladder.
“On the surface, much of our members’ work seems simple enough – offering directions, delivering newspapers, pouring coffee, chatting with patients – but the impact of our involvement at the Ross reaches throughout the organization, supporting the healthcare providers at the bedside, and ensuring local patients have access to the best, life-saving tools,” said Ward Levine, Auxiliary President.
“On behalf of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, I’d like to thank every volunteer at the Ross Memorial for the role they played in this generous contribution to the Hospital,” said Tim Shauf, RMHF Board Chair. “The volunteers’ work at the Ross is a team effort. Whether they’re here in the Hospital, out in the community, or helping from home, the volunteers’ service impacts patients and enhances their care. Mission accomplished, I’d say.”


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Here are the top best Homemade ice cream raspberry public topics compiled and compiled by our team
This homemade Raspberry Ice Cream is deliciously fruity, lusciously creamy and loaded with raspberry flavor! This raspberry ice cream recipe is made with a rich and sweet heavy cream base custard with fresh raspberries and then churned in an ice cream maker.
Fresh Raspberry Ice Cream
Ice cream is definitely the perfect summer treat, so get your ice cream maker out and churn up a delicious frozen dessert!
Enjoy the bright and fresh fruit flavor of raspberries and the creamy texture of this custard base homemade ice cream.
Why This Recipe Works
- Real Ingredients: Frozen raspberries, heavy cream, whole milk, egg yolks, this ice cream recipe is made with simple, fresh ingredients and without any additives or preservatives.
- Smooth and Creamy: Straining the raspberry purée to remove the raspberry seeds creates a delightfully smooth texture.
Raspberry Ice Cream Ingredients
Be sure to check the printable recipe card below for the ingredient’s list and their exact quantities.
- Egg yolks
- Granulated white sugar
- Frozen Raspberries
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream)
- Kosher salt or sea salt
How To Make Raspberry Ice Cream
This is just a quick review of how to make this recipe. For detailed instructions please read the printable recipe card below.
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, stir together the heavy cream, milk, vanilla and the sugar (minus 4 tablespoons of sugar which will be mixed with the egg yolks). Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until hot, but not bubbling. Don’t let it boil. As soon as you see small bubbles around the perimeter of the saucepan, the milk is warm enough and ready.
- In a medium size bowl, whisk egg yolks, the 4 tablespoons of sugar and the salt until well combined. While stirring, slowly add a cup of the hot cream mixture to the yolk mixture making sure you keep whisking vigorously to prevent the yolks from curdling.
- Next, stir in the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Cover and place in the refrigerator to cool.
- To make the raspberry purée, place the frozen fruit and sugar in a blender and process until smooth. If the raspberries are not very sweet, you can add additional sugar if desired. Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the raspberry seeds.
- Pour the raspberry puree mixture into the ice cream base and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pour the raspberry custard into an ice cream maker. Churn ice cream according to manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for about 4 hours before serving.
Can I Make This Ice Cream Recipe with Fresh Raspberries?
Yes, this recipe ca be made with fresh raspberries as well as frozen raspberries.
Can I Add Fresh Raspberries as a Mix-In?
Yes, you can add raspberries as a mix-in however, we recommend you chopped the raspberries into smaller pieces. When the ice cream freezes, the raspberries will get hard. bigger pieces may be hard to chew.
To store, place in an ice cream storage container, covered with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to cool.
Can I Make This Ice Cream Recipe with Other Berries?
Yes, you can use strawberries, blueberries, black raspberries or blackberries to make this homemade ice cream recipe.
Raspberry Ice Cream Mix-Ins and Additions
Although this recipe is delicious as is, here are some mix-in and additions that work well:
- Chocolate chips
- Waffle cone pieces
- Oreo pieces
- Lemon Oreo pieces
- Chocolate cookies pieces
How To Store Homemade Ice Cream?
Homemade raspberry ice cream can be kept covered with a few layers of plastic wrapped right over the ice cream, in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. After this time, the creamy texture of homemade ice cream starts changing due to the formation and growth of ice crystals.
Store-bought ice cream can last a lot longer, (2-4 months) but not indefinitely as some people believe.
Ice cream stays creamier when it’s temperature has fewer fluctuations, for this reason, it’s best when stored below -0º F in the back of the freezer. Use an airtight wide and flat (or short) container.
Take A Look At These Other Ice Cream Recipes:
- Lemon Ice Cream
- Corn Ice Cream (with caramel swirl)
- Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- Kool Aid Ice Cream
- Cookie Monster Ice Cream

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Buying prescription glasses for kids is not a simply things, The kids glasses prescription must be accurate, including astigmatism axis, the horizontal axis, pupillary distance, all should be accurate and adjust well, then let your child to wear glasses for 15 minutes to see if there are headaches, dizziness or other abnormal sensory and visual material being seen tilted, if your child feel uncomfortable while wearing eyeglasses, the glasses should be adjusted again.
Bifocal sunglasses are ultimate solution for both sort of eye sight problem (near & far). So, bifocal sunglasses undoubtedly contain high-power and must be handled delicately. So, the premier online eyeglass shop ‘Cheapglasses123.com’ always takes the best possible care of bifocal eyeglasses. The company regularly keeps this segment updated. Today again, company has announced arrival of new ranges of bifocal eyeglasses.
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The Golden Treasury
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Palgrave's Golden Treasury of the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language is probably the most famous poetry anthology ever compiled. Originally published in 1861, it quickly established itself as the most popular selection of English poems. Today it stands as a testament to the richness of our finest native poetic writing from Spenser, Shakespeare, and Wordsworth, to Tennyson, Yeats, Eliot, and Betjeman. This edition includes a sixth book, prepared by John Press, which covers the post-war years, showing that the lyrical tradition remains strong. Over ninety poets are included, from Dylan Thomas, George Mackay Brown, Ted Hughes, and Philip Larkin to Carol Ann Duffy, Elizabeth Garrett and Simon Armitage. [via]


New Zealand has officially entered Alert Level 3. With only a handful of new Covid-19 cases now being reported each day, the mood of the nation is generally improving. However, what is also clear is that what we have experienced in lockdown is going to forever change how brands and public sector organisations engage with consumers, citizens and employees in the future. Over the long weekend, Kantar ran another survey wave to gauge the attitudes of Kiwis to the Covid-19 situation. Here are some of the key findings.
Should Kiwis be concerned about others’ social distancing?
A key message from the Prime Minister is that we are not ‘out of the woods’ yet, and we must maintain our social distancing. Over the weekend, and just before we entered Alert Level 3, there was a demonstrable drop in the number of Kiwis who were concerned that other people weren’t following the lockdown or social distancing, from around a half to just under two-in-five. But should we remain concerned with our behaviour when it does come down to social distancing?
When we asked how many people outside their own bubble Kiwis had been within two metres of, for 10 minutes or more in the past 24 hours, the average response was 1.4. Just 4% of citizens surveyed said that, in the last week, they were in a gathering of 10 or more people outside their bubble.
Kiwis continue to spend more on home cleaning and personal hygiene
For the past seven weeks, we have been closely observing Kiwis’ shopping habits and, in particular, what they are buying more of. Our shopping habits have certainly changed, and with the exception of a couple of weeks’ panic buying in the early stages of lockdown, the Covid-19 situation’s impact on shopping across categories has been relatively stable in the past few weeks. Here is the latest snapshot of what we’re currently buying more of.
Fewer occurrences of preferred brands being out of stock
While Kiwis’ spend on certain categories increases, we are seeing less Kiwis needing to switch brands for some products because their preferred brand is out of stock. This has dropped significantly in the last week, from 45% to 30%, indicating that brands are now meeting increased demand from their consumers.
Kiwis’ current media consumption habits
Last week the Government announced a support package for the media sector to free up cash for commercial media companies following the drop in advertising revenue that occurred when we went into the Level 4 lockdown in March. The chart below indicates which types of media Kiwis are using more of during their leisure time.
Source: KANTAR Covid-19 April 28 update


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455 measures to improve rail network
The association of German transport companies (VDV) has published a list of problematic areas in Germany’s rail network and what solutions are available to remedy matters. To compile the list VDV asked rail transport companies and others entities about the measures needed to improve the country’s rail network.
The list contains 455 single propositions from 73 companies. The list shows where action is urgently needed and the financing requirements for further expanding the rail network. An additional EUR 50 million to EUR 100 million per year will be needed to implement many of the listed measures. (ben)