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Bonmarché Toy Soldier James Gear - The Production Factory (London)
We were asked by James Gear of The Production Factory if it were possible for us to create a 1.8m articulated “Old Fashioned Toy Soldier” for a Bon Marche’s November Magazine in five working days.
Our 3D Designer Richard North used a reference image supplied by James as the basis for a bespoke model drawn In Freeform. This model was then produced in a high density modelling board on our KUKA robot and the machined parts passed to our model making team for assembly and painting.
The machining was done in five parts – the legs, the torso, arms and head which enable the parts of the soldier to rotate and turn, and be as posable as possible.
The soldier was painted in a high gloss automotive paint finished and lacquered.
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text: Kimberly Graham has been the Associate Casting Director for Judy Henderson Casting since 2003. She casts for film, television, commercials and theater. Her office was the pioneers for voice over casting for video games, primarily the Grand Theft Auto series. Her office casts for Off-Broadway theaters such as The New Group, The Play Company, The Director’s Company and Pig Iron Theater Company in Philadelphia. Kimberly has help cast such films as Avatar, Paranormal Activity 2, and Richard Linklater’s Before Midnight, among others. Her work on Homeland for Showtime has garnered numerous awards, including Artios and Emmy Awards for outstanding casting in a drama. Kimberly frequently teaches workshops in NYC, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Austin, New Orleans, Boston, DC, Savannah, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Miami, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Croatia and London, among others. She recently returned from a 6-week tour teaching in Spain, Italy, Turkey, Israel and Belgium.

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Eugene R. Casagrande discusses
The Wand STA, an efficient practice builder and timesaver
What dentist does not want to save time during patient visits and build patient referrals? Answer: None, unless you are independently wealthy and practice dentistry as a hobby!
The Wand STA featuring the Wand handpiece (Milestone Scientific, Inc.), a computer-controlled injection system for the administration of local anesthetics below a patient’s pain threshold, was first introduced in October 1997 as The Wand. Although painless injections are achievable at times, predictably, painless injections for all intra-oral locations, in all patients, are an unrealistic expectation using a conventional hypodermic syringe. The use of the Wand STA now makes this a realistic possibility, but only if dentists are willing to enact a serious consideration of the way they approach the administration of local anesthetics.
Many clinical studies, articles, and textbook references have been published on new techniques and injections using The Wand STA.1-7 The purpose of this article is to help you complete the ‘paradigm shift’ necessary to properly incorporate the use of The Wand STA into your dental practice and to show you how it can promote better patient care, efficiency, and profitability.
The first and foremost part of a shift in thinking must be to admit that, in fact, dentists do cause discomfort at times with conventional syringe injections. Why do many dentists avoid giving palatal injections, even though they know there will be some discomfort when they complete a crown preparation palatally, pack cord, or place a rubber dam clamp? Many rationalise that the discomfort of these procedures is less than the discomfort of a palatal injection. Why should a patient experience any discomfort?
An early study with the Wand showed that over 90% of patients were at least somewhat bothered by conventional injections. After only a single exposure to an injection delivered with the Wand, these patients’ fear levels were decreased by 75-80%. This type of response from patients clearly demonstrated the strong preference for a computer- assisted injection versus a conventional syringe.
Attention to detail
Careful attention to technique details must be adhered to in order to realise the many advantages of computer-assisted injections over dental syringe injections. The ergonomic design of the pen-like grasp of The Wand handpiece allows the user significantly improved aim at reaching the target site successfully. The anaesthetic solution will dissipate in all directions once injected, so if the needle is closer to the target site, more anaesthetic will reach the nerve and less will go into collateral tissues. This advantage will result in not only the use of less anaesthetic from a pharmacological standpoint, but reduce the need for multiple injections, which can be a significant time saver.
The bi-directional rotation technique during insertion of the needle is another change that needs to be incorporated when one begins to use The Wand STA versus a conventional syringe.8 This rotation counteracts the deflection pattern that occurs with all mono-beveled needles, once again vastly improving the success rate of locating the target efficiently. Not only will this result in the need for less repeat injections, but also will achieve a much quicker anaesthetic onset time.
The mandibular block injection is the greatest benefactor of these improved techniques, because the target site is furthest away compared to other intra-oral injections. Instead of waiting five to ten minutes for onset of anaesthesia, lip signs of mandibular nerve anaesthesia will often occur in two to three minutes after completion of the injection.
Eugene R. Casagrande DDS, FACD, FICD graduated from and was on the part-time faculty of the USC School of Dentistry and practiced general dentistry in Los Angeles for over 30 years. He is the director of International and Professional Relations of Milestone Scientific, Inc.
Even a simple maxillary posterior infiltration can be more successful because of better ergonomics with The Wand handpiece. The ability to hold the handpiece closer to the needle improves the angulation towards the alveolus. The deflection caused by the musculature of the lips and cheeks, resulting in injection of anaesthetic solution into the facial tissues are greatly diminished with the pen grasp of The Wand handpiece.
The most common objection given by new users of The Wand STA has been that the injection takes longer. This is true, but the controlled flow rate and pressure/volume ratio are the main reasons that this injection is gentler. The paradigm shift must take place here in order to realise that the total significant time saving occurs in the onset of anaesthesia, not in the delivery of the solution. The bottom line is, ‘When can we pick up our handpieces to start producing dentistry?’ With a maxillary infiltration using The Wand STA, a dentist can typically start drilling within one minute after the injection is complete; with a mandibular block, within two minutes; and with an intraligamentary injection there is normally no waiting time. With fewer missed injections, a decreased need for multiple injections, and a quicker onset time, the slight increase in delivery time is more than compensated for.
Let us realistically think of the amount of time a dentist wastes in re-injecting after missed blocks, giving multiple injections or having to interrupt treatment to re-administer anaesthesia if a patient expresses discomfort. Let us also think of the time spent comforting fearful patients in preparation for injections. Once these patients experience a decrease in fear due to The Wand STA, you will find yourself ‘producing dentistry’ only a few minutes into the appointment instead of using the first 10 minutes of each appointment to ‘get through’ the delivery of anaesthesia phase.
With The Wand STA, more advanced specialised injections, such as the intraligamentary injection, AMSA9- 11, or P-ASA,12 can easily be delivered comfortably and can produce significant time saving if treatment is planned appropriately. The ability to administer an intraligamentary injection comfortably enables the dentist to create treatment plans that include bilateral mandibular dentistry. This can preclude the need for additional appointments to complete minor restorations on the opposing side of the mandible. The restoration of an isolated lesion on one side of the mandible or the bonding of a crown onto a vital tooth on the same day as involved treatment on the opposing side saves significant chair time in operatory setup, cleanup, sterilisation, etc. In most cases, an intraligmentary injection using The Wand STA can negate the need to administer the mandibular block with its collateral numbness to the patient’s lip, face, and tongue.
The Wand STA acts like an apex locator in using an innovative technology called Dynamic Pressure Sensing to inform the dentist that the needle has been placed in the proper injection site, the entrance to the periodontal ligament space, in order to give a successful intraligamentary injection. Using light and sound prompts, The Wand STA also informs the dentist if the needle has moved out of the injection site or if the needle has become blocked.
The use of a single AMSA injection will anaesthetise the central incisor to the premolar region. If you are performing veneer preparations or multiple restorative procedures on these teeth, then after about three to four minutes (including administration), you can begin the dental procedure as opposed to spending 10-12 minutes per side to administer individual infiltration injections. Another common scenario is found when a dentist needs to perform multiple composite restorations in the incisors/canine region. Instead of spending 10-12 minutes anaesthetising the incisors and numbing a patient’s lips, nose and face, the dentist can perform a single P-ASA injection to anaesthetise four to six teeth within three minutes without collateral anaesthesia. The use of an AMSA or P-ASA injection as opposed to multiple single infiltrations results not only in a savings in time, but a savings in the material costs of the anaesthetic as well. Because these virtually painless injections do not cause the collateral numbing of the facial structures (lips and cheeks), possible additional appointments for aesthetic evaluation of the patient’s lip-line at try-in visits may be avoided as well.
The elimination of the ‘numbing’ of collateral facial structures probably creates just as much goodwill from the patient as the painless administration of the anaesthetic itself. The most common inquiry from patients post-operatively has always been: ‘How long will this numbing (facially) last?’ Wouldn’t it be nice to hear instead: ‘It’s unbelievable that I had painless dentistry performed and that I can leave your office smiling and speaking normally!’
The ability to avoid this ‘numbing’ effect shows the patient that you are sensitive to their needs and desires. Have you ever had a patient call and cancel an appointment the same day because of a business or social appointment for which the patient states that they cannot be ‘numb’? If we could reassure them that we could avoid this ‘compromised’ state and still accomplish the scheduled dentistry, what would that mean to that day’s production?
Even if the clinical situation demands regional anaesthesia, the use of The Wand STA still communicates to our patients that we are doing everything possible to ensure their comfort. It shows that you are willing to invest in and learn new technologies to benefit your patients. Many of us use virtual reality eyewear, neck pillows, aromatherapy and other distraction or relaxation techniques to maximise our patient’s comfort during treatment. Shouldn’t we first address the most basic cause of discomfort in the dental office?
Since dental injections are universally feared to some degree, isn’t the perception that we are addressing this concern going to position ourselves as unique and caring? Any effort to go beyond the norm in achieving patient comfort during their dental visits will surely stimulate conversation in the workplace and home to increase potential referrals to our offices.
The Wand STA is one such device that gives us the opportunity to improve our patient’s dental experience in so many different ways. The real time savings is significant and the practice building potential in properly using The Wand STA is tremendous. Why stay satisfied with 160-year-old technology (the traditional dental syringe) and injections that are universally disliked by patients, when you can offer a state-of-the-art instrument and techniques that both improve the patient’s experience and allow for better time management?

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The term Anthropocene is a newly proposed addition to the geological timescale; to be placed above, or after, the Holocene (see image). It assumes that the human presence in the geological record will show in the far future so clearly, that a separate epoch in the geological timescale is already justified. It is however in itself a prediction rather than an observation, even though human activity is already creating a new type of sedimentary debris, predicted to become part of future rock forming.
Next to the debris, the Climate Disaster caused by human activities is also expected to leave behind a significant and specific stratigraphic signature, not merely by the presence of substances but also for example by the absence of future fossils of species currently dying out. Anthropocene is a term to not be proud of perhaps, and the proposed alternative Homogenocene is not more optimistic, as it refers to an impoverished natural life, very similarly composed everywhere on the planet, after the disappearance of many specialized more local species, both plant and animal. The human impact on biodiversity is one of the main ideas behind the name Anthropocene.
In the music of this album, the composer imagined a sounding musical stratigraphy, with partly eroded fossil sounds of instrumental music long dead, among which are remnants of human made harmonies, encased in a matrix of eroded noise. In the course of the work, one travels as if through geological musical time, gradually meeting more and more less familiar memories, artifacts, forms and substances, preserved and left behind.
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Blockchain: a new AML kid on the block
Global spending on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance is set to grow to more than $8 billion by 2017. It is, therefore, a costly but necessary obligation for companies, particularly as confronting the rising threat of terrorism and the increasingly sophisticated way in which it is financed is of such critical importance to the world's governments. Distributed ledger technology (DLT) such as Blockchain is playing an increasingly big role in combatting money laundering and this article will explore the commercial advantages for companies that incorporate such Fintech into their AML procedures. It will also examine the potential concerns from a client perspective and how these should be addressed before platforms such as Blockchain gain universal industry approval.
How can Blockchain benefit AML processes?
A blockchain is essentially a database that records transactions of companies/institutions. For example, all transactions made by Company A are grouped together into a 'block' and these are ordered chronologically to form a blockchain. This allows blockchains to be used like a ledger, which can be shared and corroborated by anyone with the appropriate permissions.
Once the information contained in a Blockchain is verified it cannot be changed, only updated. It essentially provides users with a digital public record of Bitcoin transactions (the digital currency through which these transactions are conducted) that have been executed by a particular entity. It is inherently difficult for hackers to manipulate. Copies of the Blockchain are distributed across potentially thousands of participants in the database, meaning that the hackers would have to individually access and manipulate every single copy of the distributed Blockchain. The certainty this creates is hugely beneficial to regulators, banks or law enforcement agencies because they can instantaneously verify the credentials of parties involved in a transaction and identify any discrepancies in the information. Not only is this cost-effective, but it enables regulators to quickly target criminal activity.
Fintech's role in preventing money laundering is also interesting from a commercial perspective. Failing to adequately maintain AML procedures can be hugely costly businesses, for example, Deutsche Bank was recently fined £163m for such non-compliance. But maintaining AML processes are also incredibly expensive for companies and the checks required are often lengthy (Know Your Customer requests can often take up to fifty days to complete to a satisfactory level). The speed and ease that Blockchain allows participants to obtain information thus has the potential to reduce costs and delays (e.g. to transactions) and, given the wide distribution of the data, diminishes the likelihood of banks duplicating their efforts to track and verify information.
A key obstacle for Blockchain will be persuading participants of its trustworthiness
Blocks to progress?
A key obstacle for Blockchain will be persuading participants of its trustworthiness. Blockchain's efficiency and accessibility are largely derived from its absence of a centralised regulatory entity. This will undoubtedly deter some companies, as trust is pivotal to financial transactions and a lack of understanding of the complex mathematics involved in the system may exacerbate this trepidation. Resolving concerns over privacy will also be tantamount to Blockchain's acceptance by the industry. Despite the encryption of the data, parties may wish to restrict access to certain financial information, particularly to those whom they do not have a relationship with. However, DLT start-ups such as Corda allow the company to control who can view certain information. This is interesting from an AML perspective because it is precisely Blockchain's wide distribution and transparency that makes it such an effective weapon in combatting money laundering. Should similarly restrictive DLT platforms rise in popularity, legislative intervention to require regulatory bodies to be partied to every transaction within their jurisdiction could be an option.
It is evident that in an increasingly digital commercial landscape, the role that platforms such as Blockchain will play in facilitating AML procedures is an inevitability rather than a possibility. The efficiency and transparency with which discrepancies concerning client data can be detected should be commended. The recent alleged involvement of major UK banks such as HSBC, RBS and Barclays in a Russian scam concerning the movement of approximately £65m highlights that any Fintech developments that can help to expose other crimes of a similar nature should be endorsed. However convincing more cautious companies to engage with this technology in the knowledge that their sensitive transactional information is distributed so openly is a major challenge. Finally, whilst there are hundreds of different Blockchain networks, protocols and cryptocurrencies available, the benefits of Blockchain are partially undermined until standardisation can be achieved, as different networks will not be able to communicate with each other simultaneously. Though perhaps idealistic, achieving standardisation and resolving privacy concerns will be key to Blockchain's long term success.

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The 18-year-old striker committed himself to the Reds by penning a professional deal at Melwood, where he will now work on a permanent basis as he takes the next step in his career.
Once the formalities were complete, Brewster gave an engaging, insightful interview to Liverpoolfc.com in which he explained why this is the place for him to thrive.
The U17 World Cup winner also provided an update on his recovery from an ankle ligament injury suffered in January and revealed the role played by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in his rehabilitation.
Watch the full chat on LFCTV GO or read on for a transcript…
Congratulations, you’re a full-time professional and your future is here at Liverpool. How does it feel?
It feels great. I’ve wanted to do this for a very long time now and I think it’s the right moment for me and my family. I’m looking forward to getting back fit and making some appearances.
It was well documented that there was a lot of interest in you. So why is Liverpool the long-term project and ambition for you?
I just wanted the opportunity to make it at Liverpool. Of course you have to look elsewhere sometimes and maybe somewhere else is a better place for you. I think Liverpool is the place for me. I can’t wait to get started and get back fit.
Has this always felt like home for you?
Since I got here the club has been amazing to me and treated me like family. It seems like I’ve been here my whole life, to be honest. It’s coming up to my fifth season now. I [still] remember my first training session. It’s amazing and I can’t wait to get started.
You have been here over the summer working on your rehab. Has that helped cement the ambition that you want to be at Liverpool?
I’m injured at the moment but I’ve been coming in every day during the week, trying to get back fit so I can be back training with the lads and everything. Ultimately, this is a great team that I want to be a part of. Not just being a number but a face of the team is hopefully what I can do. Getting back fit and fighting fit is what I want to do in the upcoming season, and prove to everyone I am good enough.
How much of a low was the injury you suffered in January?
I was on such a high at that time in my career. You’re going to get knocked down sometimes; unfortunately, I did with my ankle being injured. I can’t wait to be back because I’m missing it like crazy. When I’m back I want to prove to everyone that I made the right decision in staying at this club.
Have you thought that had you stayed fit, there might have been a debut last season?
I’d like to think that would have happened but obviously we’ll never know because of what happened. But hopefully this year I will get my professional debut and push on from there.
Does the time you spend here working with the physios make you mentally stronger?
It does. You get annoyed and angry because you’re not playing. When you’re seeing everybody else on holiday, and you’re here working and fighting to get fight, it does get boring and annoying. Me and Ox have been strong together and pushed each other on. Ox has helped me a lot, him being senior, to make me push and push. I can’t thank him enough. I’m looking forward to both of us getting back fit and hopefully playing.
It sounds like a bond that’s going to last a long time?
Of course, I’ve made a brother there.
Have you been helping him as well? The timing of his injury was awful, just before a Champions League final and the World Cup…
I know he would have been in the World Cup squad and probably would have been playing. It has been hard for him. But together we have been helping each other through the process. If I’m having a good day and he’s having a bad day, I’ll try to help him and vice versa. We’re going to be there at the top together soon.
And this is your home now. You’ve graduated from the Academy, Melwood looked after your rehab, and this will be your home as a full-time professional now…
Saying that is a bit crazy but I’m so happy. Being around here all the time with the boys, I think I’ve found my home.
How key has Jürgen Klopp been in your decision to stay?
He has been key. Obviously I’ve had conversations with him and I’m just hoping he puts his faith in me and gives me an opportunity to play. I think he will, that’s why I wanted to stay here. Hopefully we can push on, not just as a team but as a club.
There are so many examples of him giving young players a chance. There is none greater than Trent Alexander-Arnold…
That’s another reason as well. It’s not like he’s saying I’m the first one, it is proven he has done it before with the likes of Trent, Ben [Woodburn] and other young players in the team. It shows he does give players a chance and I’m just waiting for mine.
You were a guest at the Football Writers’ Association’s awards, on the table alongside Mo Salah. How did that come about?
I was at Melwood, going in for treatment, when Jürgen pulled me and said we had our awards but he’d like me to go to those awards as well, that it would be really good for me. They invited me and wanted me personally alongside Mo. It was a bit of a shock. When I got there I was a bit nervous but it was a really great night and the words Jürgen had for me were great – I thank him so much, it helped me a lot. I know the club is behind me. I knew from that this is my home.
It sounds like you’re greatly inspired by the first-team professionals?
Of course. When I was at the Academy, you watch them on TV all the time. When you watch them on TV, you know you’re going in with them the next day. Being young, just 17, when I first came up, it was surreal to see them every day. I want to be that face one day as well, hopefully I can be.
You set very high standards, you want to be a star, you want to be in the Liverpool first team and leading the line…
Of course, that’s my aim: to either be alongside Bobby or in front of him. Of course it’s going to be hard because he’s a great player and a great person. But I hope in the next two or three years I can be the No.9 for Liverpool. Who knows what’s going to happen? I set myself high standards because ultimately I want to the best and being the best means setting myself high standards – and that’s what I’m going to do.
When are you back then?
I’ve been out for about six months now and it’s quite far down the line. I’m hoping to be back by around Christmas. Hopefully by then I should be back fit and fighting for my place in the team.
Your dad is a massive Liverpool fan. Tell us about his reaction when you told him this was done and dusted…
I can’t use a few of the words he said! He was over the moon. To be honest, all my family and everyone around me is over the moon that I’m signing my first professional contract and for Liverpool, such a big, big club. They’re just so happy and excited. Everyone just wants me to get back fit now and prove to everyone what I can do.
You’ve experienced scoring at Anfield for the U23s and the youth teams. Have you had dreams about what it would feel like to do it for the first team?
I’ve had so many dreams and pictures in my head of what I want it to look like. Hopefully this season coming, it can happen: scoring in front of the Kop, the fans going crazy and shouting my name. Hopefully it can happen this season.
Sum it up then, how does it feel to be a Liverpool professional?
I’m amazed to be at such a big and great club, with many expectations. I hope for the fans and the club this season coming and in my future at the club we set very high standards for ourselves. We want to win the Premier League of course. If that happens while I’m here, it’s going to be great and I’ll have made the right decision. Playing week in, week out and being with the squad, I’ll know I’ve made the right decision by signing. I hope for the fans and everyone around me that we can push for big things: the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup. The fans want to see us win trophies so we’re going to do that for the fans.


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Allanton village and its hall is about to get a new logo and local people will have the final say in which design is chosen.
Last autumn villagers were asked to sketch designs for new signs outside the hall and for its Facebook and Twitter pages. These ideas were passed on to Kevin Shearer of Printspot who refined them and produced two logos.
At the village’s Easter Saturday coffee morning on March 31, in Allanton Village Hall (complete with Mr Ford’s hot-cross buns) residents will be asked to choose their favourite logo.
One design shows Stevenson’s bridge (the designer of lighthouses) over the Whiteadder. The other design identifies the village as a place where lots of tailoring went on – that was the days when this part of Berwickshire was very much based on sheep farming. At one time, Allanton had seven bespoke tailors whose customers came from far and wide using the train to Chirnside station and onward by pony and trap. One tailor had ‘branches’ in Edinburgh and Newcastle.
This Saturday, March 24 at 7.30pm the Campbell Duo will be entertaining in the hall - an evening of guitar and flute duos - plus wine and beer from the Hetton Brewery.

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For now in one country. Netlix has been investing more and more in the Indian market for some time. This is where there is even an option to purchase a mobile (much cheaper) subscription plan. It turns out that the streaming giant is not planning to stop on this one "promotion" – this is suggested … Read moreNetflix is testing the option of purchasing an annual subscription
An impressive construction close to take off. The Chinese are completing the tests of the giant radio telescope. After completing all research and commissioning itself, the structure will be responsible for searching for alien life forms in the Universe. All technology has been placed in Guizhou province in southern China. I must admit that the … Read moreThe Chinese are finishing testing the telescope to find life in the Universe
Nobody expected that. SpaceX has been preparing for a long time Starship Mk1 vehicle tests – a new generation transport prototype that would be used many times when sending people above the surface of the planet. As you can see in the attached video, unfortunately, the tests did not go well with the company. Standing … Read moreSpaceX is testing Starship. Nobody expected such an explosion
Life hacking. Beneficial information for all those who would like to save time watching series. Netflix has started testing the option to change the playback speed in the Android application. For now, a very narrow group of users has access to functionality. As representatives of the platform have already mentioned many times – limited tests … Read more10-hour series in 6 hours? Netflix is testing the ability to change the playback speed
See for yourself. Google announced some time ago that the redesigned Assistant will go first to the Pixel family of smartphones. Users with telephones from other manufacturers will have to wait for a thorough reconstruction "a little". This does not mean, however, that the company is not planning to implement any news at this time. … Read moreThe Google Assistant is testing changes in the user interface. It will be "denser"
What do we know about him? EA has officially announced the launch of technical tests for its latest streaming service – Project Atlas. The idea itself will be nothing more than just another proposal for users who would like to take advantage of the rapidly growing segment for game streaming. Technical tests will be limited … Read moreEA begins testing the streaming service for games
Wednesday, 11 September 2019 12:56, Written by Mateusz Ponikowski The creators do not reveal their plans. At the beginning of 2019, Mozilla withdrew its Test Pilot action – a small part of the solutions tested by the manufacturer appeared in the Firefox browser. It turns out that this time developers are back in the fight … Read moreMozilla is testing a new VPN. It is possible that it will go to the browser


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You’ve most likely heard of glaucoma; it is one of the most common causes of blindness, and it is experienced by many people over the age of 40. But how much do you really know about glaucoma? We’re here to explain!
What is it?
Glaucoma is a term referring to a type of disease that damages the optic nerve in your eye. It is the result of problems in the normal draining functions of the eye. If the fluid cannot properly drain, the pressure in the eye rises. The high pressure causes damage to the optic nerve. Because the optic nerve is responsible for connecting the retina to the brain, which is essential for sight, glaucoma could potentially lead to vision loss and, in the worst case, blindness. This, known as open-angle glaucoma, is the most common form of the disease. However, there are other forms of the disease as well, and it can even develop due to eye surgery or other medical stress.
How can I prevent it?
Glaucoma can affect anyone, so it is important that no matter who you are, you take the necessary precautions to try to lessen your risk. As with many diseases, early detection and treatment are key. Everyone should occasionally have their eyes examined by an eye care professional. If you have a particularly high risk for glaucoma due to your demographic or a family history, you should have a dilated eye exam approximately every two years.
What are the options for treatment?
There are many comprehensive treatment methods that can help save your vision, especially if glaucoma is detected early enough. At first, glaucoma has no symptoms, but as time goes by, a person with glaucoma could experience fading peripheral vision. If this occurs, be sure to contact your eye care professional immediately. If glaucoma is detected, crucial treatment can begin right away. Medicine, including eye drops or pills, is the most common early treatment method. For more serious cases, surgery can be an option as well.
If you think you may be experiencing glaucoma symptoms or have any other questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (703) 876-9700 or schedule an appointment online today! The highly-qualified team of professionals at Silk Vision & Surgical Center are more than happy to discuss your options and determine the right treatment plan for you.

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According to Venezuela’s vice president, Nicolas Maduro, Hugo Chavez died at 4:25 PM, local time, on Tuesday from complications related to cancer.
FSG has been predicting for some time that it was unlikely that Hugo Chavez would be able return to lead the country, as his health has been in serious decline since he underwent his fourth cancer-related surgery in December.
While there might be a temptation for multinationals with operations in Venezuela to greet this news with cautious optimism, FSG stresses that executives should focus on managing expectations for any material change in the operating environment over the near-term.
The government is constitutionally mandated to hold presidential elections within 30 days; however, there is a possibility that this requirement could be ignored, with elections falling as far out as June.
Regardless of the timing of the elections, the most likely candidates will be Vice President Nicolas Maduro and Governor Henrique Capriles. FSG expects Maduro to win a clear electoral mandate due to a strong sympathy vote as well as the relative weakness of the opposition, which is still suffering the after effects of two big electoral defeats at the end of 2012. Recent poll results casting Maduro as a legitimate heir to Chavismo bear this prediction out.
Given Maduro’s ideological affinity for the key social tenets of Chavismo, as well as the fact that most legislators will not be up for reelection until 2015, it is highly unlikely that multinationals will see any major policy adjustments over the near-to-medium term. The one exception to this is a probable second devaluation sometime after the elections, along with the establishment of a new parallel exchange rate system to replace SITME.
The long-term picture is somewhat more optimistic as it is unlikely that Chavismo will hold together as a cohesive political force without a strong and charismatic leader at the helm. As such, there is a strong possibility that the opposition will slowly gain strength, leading to a modest opening of the economy to investment over the next few years. While this would be a welcome scenario for multinationals, it is also one fraught with a good deal of risk if the fragmentation of Chavismo leads to social unrest and instability.
If you’ve been focusing on end-of-year business performance this week instead India’s macroeconomy, you’ve missed a lot. This flowchart highlights key events of the past week and the ultimate drivers: Global uncertainty, inflation, and upcoming state elections.
Frontier Strategy Group’s prognosis for India’s economy in 2012 is relatively grim. However, we continue to hear from clients that India is a critical growth market. A “grim” outlook for India still means 7.7% GDP growth in 2012, compared to 3.5% in Brazil and Russia.
- FSG is monitoring ongoing developments in Europe and its impact on key emerging markets like India
- In November inflation slowed to its slowest in a year, but still missed expectations. The expected wholesale price index was 9.02%; the actual was slightly higher at 9.11%.
- Seven states will go to the polls in 2012 to elect their legislative assemblies, among them Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Punjab, some of the most important political states in the country.
- News on December 9 showed export data was overstated by about 5% across 2011, due to misclassification and errors in the Commerce Ministry.
- The rupee closed at an all-time low of 53.7 to the dollar on Wednesday, spurred by European debt concerns, a flight to the dollar, and bad news on industrial production.
- The rupee is likely to fall lower in the next month, as local companies buy up dollars to hedge their exposure from dollar-denominated debt.
- India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) contracted 5.1% percent in November, its steepest fall in over two years.
- In response to the IIP contraction, the Prime Minister is asking key ministries like power, coal, and steel to submit a wish list of legislation that is currently stuck in committee, with the intent of hastening implementation.
- Discussions around the Food Security Bill at the beginning of this week were inconclusive, and iIt is likely to be discussed during the next Cabinet meeting on December 18. The Bill gives 64% of the population the legal entitlement to subsidized food grain, and would expand the government’s food grain procurement by 20%.
- The Union Cabinet just cleared 3 bills on judicial accountability, protection of whistleblowers, and a Citizens’ Charter for grievance redressal.
- Anna Hazare is threatening a hunger strike starting December 27 if the Lokpal Bill does not pass.
- The Lokpal Bill is building up to a vote in the next two weeks. The government has an ambitious agenda: December 19, the Cabinet clears the bill; December 20, the bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha; and on December 21, the bill is introduced in Rajya Sabha. December 22 is the end of the winter session.
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The popular protests following the latest Duma elections revealed a fundamental shift in Russian popular opinion which has been forming for over a year now: as Russians realize that the economic prosperity of the pre-crisis 2000s is slowly but surely turning into long-term stagnation, they are no longer ready to pay for it with their political freedom and sense of personal dignity. Russians feel humiliated by a state they see as increasingly captive to interest groups and corrupt officials. This is bad news for Russia’s political elite, but good news for multinationals.
We are not seeing an Arab Spring in Russia, and neither is any opposition group or personality powerful enough to galvanize the disenchanted voters. Barring a major Black Swan event, Putin will return to the presidency in March for a six-year term. However, the legitimacy of his power has been undermined and will continue to be, making him a weaker leader. As Russians increasingly demand change, he may be able to last through his six-year term, but he is unlikely to be elected for another one. Meanwhile, the power groups that stand behind him may decide an unpopular Putin is a liability they don’t want to bother with. A post-Putin Russia is much more likely to be ruled by a political leader unofficially promoted to national prominence by the established elite, than by an opposition leader who will be an outsider to Russia’s power circles.
For multinationals, this means that the overarching political environment in the country will remain unaffected in the short term, but there will likely be some reshuffles and instability within Russia’s elite, including among high-level state officials. To respond to demands for change, Putin will introduce some new faces to the government after the March elections, and MNCs should be positioned to engage with them through a more nuanced government relations strategy.
The perception of increased political risk will continue to drive capital outflows from Russia, putting downward pressure on the ruble and contributing to rising inflation. Capital markets, already highly sensitive to risk in Emerging Europe as a result of the eurozone crisis, will be cautious at best on Russia, making financing more costly to Russian companies. As a result, MNCs should expect high volatility on the Russian market at least until the outcome of and reactions to the presidential elections in March are clear.
And while MNCs will likely see some of their Russian partners struggle with tighter lending and a weaker ruble, this period will create opportunities as well. We expect high government spending through the March elections as Putin seeks to appease the population. The weaker ruble and higher volatility also make this an opportune time for MNCs interested in pursuing M&A. Even major Russian companies are increasingly struggling to raise money on the global capital markets, creating opportunities for strategic acquisitions by MNCs with a long-term vision for the Russian market.
Indonesia is the fourth largest country in the world in terms of population. Fast growing consumption, powered by growing affluence of the middle class, is the main driver of Indonesia’s economic growth
Favorable Demographic Profile
- With a total population of 238 million, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world after China, India, and the US
- Indonesia has a favorable demographic profile with 60% of population aged below 40
Consumption Driven Economy
- Private consumption is the biggest driver of Indonesia’s economic growth, representing 56% of total GDP output
- Private consumption per capita is expected to double from its current level of US$1,500 to US$3,000 in 2015
Indonesia’s Growing Middle Class
50 million households in Indonesia have a disposable income of US$3,000 or more, and this number is expected to reach 150 million by 2015
- 8 million scooters, a favored form of transportation among urban residents, were sold in 2010, compared to 1.7 million in Thailand
For MNCs, this could mean:
- Consumer goods companies should look at Indonesia seriously as the consumer spending boom is just getting started
- Despite various operating difficulties in doing business in Indonesia, MNCs should establish on-the-ground presence, either through wholly owned subsidiaries or partnerships, to catch this growth opportunity at its onset
Growth Beyond Oil
- Real GDP growth is projected at 7.4% in 2011. At this rate, Nigeria’s economy will double in the next 10 years
- Nigeria depends on oil exports for more than 80% of government revenue and 95% of foreign-exchange income. The government has recently announced a 10-year plan to cut oil dependence
- Nigeria’s non-oil sector continues to be a major driver of the economy, largely driven by improved activities in wholesale and retail trade, finance and insurance, telecommunications, and building and construction. The non-oil sector is projected to grow at 8.8% in 2011 compared to 8.5% in 2010
Nigeria’s Bullish Consumer
- Plentiful: Nigeria is the world’s 8th largest country by population. In the next 5 years, Nigeria will increase its population by the size of Romania
- Urban: Lagos (GDP $37bn), Kano (GDP $5.5bn), and Ibadan (GDP $9.5bn) are three of Africa’s largest cities
- Optimistic: Nigeria is ranked as the most optimistic consumer market in Africa
FDI in Nigeria
- Recent FDI in Nigeria includes investments by NSN, Google, Diageo, and Nestle (US$94.4m plant) as well as the construction of the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ)
Argentina’s economy is at a crossroads with high inflation, an overvalued currency and an increasingly unfriendly policy regime. The greatest risks to the business environment come from capital controls, trade restrictions, and currency devaluation. The situation is unsustainable, making a reckoning likely in 2012.
Signposts for a Reckoning:
- President Fernandez’s selection for Economic Minister
- Inability of the government to reign in spending
- Labor unrest and discord between the unions and government
- Worsening capital flight
According to Frontier Strategy Group’s on-the-ground advisers, the majority believe that the business environment will worsen during President Fernandez’s second term. They also feel that trade restrictions, capital controls, and currency depreciation are of top concern for multinational corporations operating in Argentina.
Frontier Strategy Group appeared in yesterday’s Financial Times in an article titled, Gems: Making the case for Gems
According to the Frontier Strategy Group, while China’s growth may be slowing down, India’s is increasing, and by 2014, India’s growth rate will outstrip China’s, at 8.6 per cent compared with 8.2 per cent. This has prompted fears of a hard landing for China.
For much of the past year, China’s policymakers have been grappling with how to temper sharply rising asset and consumer prices and dampen the ill-effects of an unprecedented economic stimulus following the global financial crisis – without torpedoing strong economic growth.
China first set about reining in credit in April 2010, following a record RMB12.2trn (£1.1trn) surge in bank lending since the start of 2009, according to China Economic Research.
The Frontier Strategy Group predicts that China will have trouble in tackling its public debt and its debt to GDP ration will rise from 16.2 per cent in 2011, to 16.3 per cent in 2012, 2013 and 2014, before going back down to 16.2 per cent in 2015.
The economic environment is full of uncertainties for companies operating in both developed and emerging markets. However, uncertainty can be the best environment for stimulation of long-term growth. To make the best investment decisions in this climate, managers will require reliable, up-to-date data and best practices and must learn from those who have succeeded and failed ahead of them. Companies that move first to pursue growth during this downturn will become the market leaders when the global economy inevitably recovers.
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Recent policy choices indicate that political considerations are being placed ahead of sound economic management
The central bank’s decision to cut interest rates, despite high inflation and employment, and subsequent intervention to arrest the depreciation of the real has created a tremendous amount of volatility
Industrial policy has become paramount as protectionism leaps into the fore, jeopardizing long-term competitiveness
Import taxes and foreign ownership laws are worsening regulatory uncertainty, leading some companies to rethink investment decisions
By choosing to shelter local producers rather than cut red tape and invest in infrastructure and human capital, the government is further distorting market incentives
The government is betting that inflation will decrease as the global economy cools, making growth a higher priority
Financial markets are pricing in an additional 100 basis points worth of cuts to the SELIC rate by the end of the year
Political pressure to address the currency has been building ever since the Dilma administration took office
Dilma is hemmed in by a governing coalition and constitution that makes it difficult to enact long-term reforms to boost competitiveness
Frontier Strategy Group View
The recent spate of pro-inflationary policies poses serious risks to the Brazilian economy, especially given recent demands by workers to raise wages in 2012. If the global economy fails to deteriorate as much as Brazilian officials are expecting, a scenario that is not currently FSG’s base case, inflation could become a major problem
B2C companies selling to low and lower-middle income consumer segments should be wary as inflation reduces the purchasing power of these demographics the most


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Early Morning Tremors Jolt Kashmir, Quake Measures 4.1 On Richter Scale
SRINAGAR || The union territories of Jammu and Kashmir were jolted by an earthquake in the wee hours of Saturday. According to information available, the tremors were felt the most near Pahalgam. The quake measured 4.1 on the Richter scale.
Reports point out that in September alone, tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh ten times. According to experts, this is a matter of great concern as Jammu's Doda, Bhadarwah, Kishtwar regions are considered to be "very sensitive" to earthquakes.
No damage to life and property has bene reported so far, at least at the time of writing this report.


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”Dawson City: Frozen Time”, a feature length film by Bill Morrison pieces together the bizarre true history of a collection of some 500 films dating from 1910s – 1920s, which were lost for over 50 years until being discovered buried in a sub-arctic swimming pool deep in the Yukon Territory. Using archival footage to tell the story, and accompanied by an originally composed score by Alex Somers (Captain Fantastic, Sigur Rós), ”Dawson City: Frozen Time”, will depict a unique history of a Canadian gold rush town by chronicling the life cycle of a singular film collection through its exile, burial, rediscovery, and salvation – and through that collection, how a First Nation hunting camp was transformed and displaced.
Dawson City, located about 350 miles south of the Arctic Circle, is situated at the confluence of the Klondike and Yukon rivers and rests on a bed of permafrost. Historically, the area was an important hunting and fishing camp for a nomadic First Nation tribe known as Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. The town was settled in 1896—the same year large scale cinema projectors were invented—and it became the center of the Klondike Goldrush that brought 100,000 prospectors to the area. The Dawson Amateur Athletic Association (DAAA) opened in 1902 and began showing films and soon, the city became the final stop for a distribution chain that sent prints and newsreels to the Yukon. The films were seldom, if ever, returned. By the late 1920s, 500,000 feet of film –500 films– had accumulated in the basement of the local Library, under the care of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. In 1929, Clifford Thomson, bank employee and treasurer of the local hockey association, moved the films to the town’s hockey rink, stacked and covered them with boards and a layer of earth. The now famous Dawson City Collection was uncovered in 1978 when a new recreation center was being built and a bulldozer working its way through a parking lot dug up a horde of film cans. The films are now housed in the Canadian Archives in Ottawa and at the US Library of Congress, which jointly restored all the titles to 35mm preservation masters.

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Tirana, Monument to 100 years of Albanian Independence. While the monument symbolizes Albania’s century of independence, it has been degraded to a monument with a very short life expectancy. Two years after inauguration, this massive structure, and financial undertaking, seems unlikely to last even another two years. The monument was inaugurated in November, 2012, and was made at a cost of 355,000 euros (other reports stating 450,000 euros), measuring 6.5 meters high, 5.5 meters wide and weighing 15 tons, by artists Visar Obrija and Kai Kiklas in Austria.
These panels were reportedly stolen and sold for 2000 lek as scrap.
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Paris: The uncapped pair of Mathieu Valbuena and Marc Planus were retained by France coach Raymond Domenech when he trimmed his provisional World Cup squad from 30 to 24 players on Monday.
Forward Valbuena was rewarded for helping Olympique Marseille win the the Ligue 1 title with convincing performances and Girondins defender Planus was left in with still doubts on whether centre back Williams Gallas will be fit to play.
Domenech, who has until June 1 to name his official 23-man squad, is still hoping Gallas will be able to take part in the June 11-July 11 finals in South Africa despite being hampered by a calf injury.
The France coach, who had unveiled a 30-strong list last week, dropped goalkeeper Mickael Landreau, defenders Rod Fanni and Adil Rami, midfielder Yann M’Vila and forwards Hatem Ben Arfa and Jimmy Briand.
France will face hosts South Africa, Mexico and Uruguay in Group A.


By Molly Magennis
A not-for-profit organisation based in Maidstone which collects and re-distributes books to Indigenous children have teamed up with a local primary school to help students culturally engage with peers from across the country.
Established in 2015, Books n Boots Inc not only works to help close the literary gap in Indigenous children by providing communities with much needed books, but in doing so also redirects books away from landfill, helping to create a more sustainable future.
In total, Books n Boots have delivered 10,000 books and have saved over 8000 kilograms of books from landfill.
In 2021 the organisation received a major grant from Maribyrnong Council’s 2022 Community Grants Program to start the Kalbarr Project, which aims to connect primary schools in Maribyrnong to those in remote communities. The project has since been backed and supported by member for Western Metropolitan Catherine Cummings.
Co-founder and Chairperson of Books n Boots John Harding said the program is all about fostering a relationship between the two communities, and in doing so help educate children about Indigenous culture and raise awareness of the health and education gaps they face.
“It is an important project of reconciliation, as it will allow the opportunity for the two groups of students to actually speak to each other, and develop relationships between schools in this electorate, and remote and regional communities,” he said.
St. Johns Librarian and Family Engagement Coordinator Daniela Delucasaid the school saw this project as an exciting chance to get involved with something that aligned with their core values.
“This project provides the opportunity for children to connect across different settings and contexts, whilst building friendships through an authentic experience. It also provides children with the opportunity for cross-cultural connection and understanding, bringing to light our value of diversity,” she said.
Mr Harding said while St. John’s is the first school to jump onboard, he hopes it is one of many.
“The beauty of this project is that the students can discuss whatever they feel is important to impart and [share] between each other, that’s what self-determination means in practice. The cultural exchange could touch on a wide variety of topics, food, entertainment, favourite TV shows, or sports.”


Apparently besides some fixes, nerfs, buffs and features in the next patch for Black Op’s 2, it will include Dinosaurs.
Treyarch’s David Vonderhaar has recently posted a small update on his Twitter account stating that “Still at work doing that final grind on the next update. It’s a big one. Nerfs. Buffs. Bug fixes. Features. Dinosaurs. Details to come.”
So could this be some type of new Survival mode? Who knows, but at least we’re going to get a gametype that features Dinosaurs, before DICE managed to include them in Battlefield 3.


This awesome musician is called Damian Salazar from Buenos Aires, Argentina! You can usually find this guy busking on “Florida Street” ripping through some of the most iconic songs in classic rock. Located in Buenos Aires, Florida Street is closed off to vehicles making it a nice place to walk around and a great place to busk!
Damian has been spotted by some major names in the industry including Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters who ask Damian to play on his song “The Child Will Fly”. His unique playing style is super entertaining and I’m sure we will hear him on all sorts of major record releases in the future. Check out this great cover of “Don’t Cry” by Guns and Roses – you can tell he loves his music!
Trying to help others learn the guitar to his incredible standard, Damian offers guitar lessons on his YouTube channel as well as awesome videos of him playing on the streets. His technique and love for his instrument is a rare sight and quite wonderful to listen to.
Damian has also had his “Dream come true” playing on stage with the Scorpions, he said, “My dream came true. The legendary „Scorpions“ not only shared the stage with me but also let me be myself and have my own parts in a song that is known worldwide and connects people and generations around the globe.
He says on his YouTube channel he expresses his “feelings through symphonies and melodies with my guitar.” Playing covers of songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s Damian offers a large range of genres. This performance of ‘Still Loving you’ by the Scorpions is absolutely brilliant!
If you want to be taught how to play by a passionate, talented guitarist – go to his YouTube channel and contact him via his email address in the about tab. If you don’t want to learn, go there and enjoy more videos of Damian. You can also check him out on Facebook.


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Dunkin’ Donuts is scaling back their doughnut offerings this month, by the end of October, most locations will downsize from 30 varieties to 18. No word on which flavors are getting the boot.
According to David Hoffmann, Dunkin’s brand president of U.S. and Canada, this change will get the brand its “donut mojo” back. He explains, “We’ve shrunk the amount of doughnut variety and we’re seeing a lift in those markets instantly.”
DD plans to move toward more artisanal flavors, like maple with bacon bits, but without the high price tags you’d find at fancy boutique bakeries. And their doughnut options aren’t the only thing they’re ditching. Back in August, Dunkin’ brands announced plans to drop “Donuts” from the company’s name. They’re already experimenting with a “Dunkin’” location in Pasadena, California and plan to open another in Massachusetts next year.
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The United Nations is interested in boosting cooperation with Azerbaijan, said newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative to Azerbaijan Antonius Broek in his meeting with the country`s minister of emergency situations, colonel-general Kamaladdin Heydarov.
The UN Resident Coordinator expressed confidence that relevant agencies would continue their joint efforts to bolster cooperation. Haydarov said his ministry enjoys cooperation with various UN agencies, adding there were great opportunities to push forward it.
The meeting also saw discussion on the condition of implementation of the joint project by the Ministry and UNDP "Integrating climate change risk management by vulnerable communities in the Greater Caucasus region of Azerbaijan"
The project aims to reduce vulnerability of the mountain communities of the Greater Caucasus region of Azerbaijan to climate change induced water stress and flood hazards by improved water and flood management. /AzerTAc/


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*Manual Installation: Open your GTA V Directory File, From there open the “scripts” folder, Then drag and drop the ObjectList.ini that’s provided in the Download folder into the “scripts” folder.

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Oz MotoGP Support classes announced
The 2012 AirAsia Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will bring together the best road racers in the country and the cream of international motorcycle competition with a packed on-track line-up now confirmed for Phillip Island this October.
The penultimate round of the 2012 MotoGP season will see Casey Stoner take to the cliff-top circuit chasing a sixth consecutive premier class victory at his home track, while the Moto2 and new-for-2012 Moto3 categories feature a talented trio of Australians looking to mix it with the world’s best.
In addition, the best home-grown racers in the country will provide an action-packed support race bill, with the Australian Superbike/Superstock 1000 and Australian Supersport/Superstock 600 categories promising fast and furious racing at Australia’s premier two-wheel event from October 26-28.
David White, Chief Executive Officer of Motorcycling Australia, said support category riders would once again relish the chance to demonstrate their skill in front of such a large audience.
“The riders in the Australian Superbike/Superstock 1000 and Australian Supersport/Superstock 600 categories are the best in Australia, and they’ll be keen to put on a show at Phillip Island,” White said.
“Nearly 100,000 people attended the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix last October, and none of them would have gone home disappointed with the action they saw across three days of racing.”
Stoner will be the man to catch in the MotoGP class; remarkably, the Australian has led all but one lap of the last five Grands Prix at his home track. World Champion in 2007 and again last year, the 26-year-old Honda rider is likely to be right in the championship mix come the second-last round of the 2012 campaign.
Queensland’s Anthony West is Australia’s representative in the competitive Moto2 category, with the 30-year-old riding a Moriwaki for the QMMF Racing Team in the intermediate class.
Two young guns will represent Australia in the Moto3 category, the new four-stroke 250cc championship that made its debut as a replacement for the 125cc two-stroke class at this season’s opening World Championship round in Qatar.
Townsville’s Jack Miller, 17, will ride a Honda for the Caretta Technology team, while 16-year-old Arthur Sissis will make his maiden World Championship appearance at home for the Red Bull KTM Ajo team. The Adelaide native finished second in the prestigious Red Bull Rookies Cup feeder series in 2011.
Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Andrew Westacott, said the local contingent in the international classes and the packed fields in the support races will offer plenty of high-class racing at the 2012 AirAsia Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
“With five separate categories of racing all featuring Australian riders on one of the world’s most revered motorcycle circuits, we have a fantastic line-up of events for fans in October,” he said.
“The Superbike and Supersport categories always put on a show, and we’ll all be keen for the Australians in the World Championship classes to put in top performances in front of a passionate home crowd.”


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The city’s name has appeared from the River Ness, but a small industrial town has gained worldwide fame not because of this natural attraction. The legend about a mythical creature that lives in the nearby lake of Loch Ness is now known to almost everyone. Every year hundreds of thousands of travelers come to the town to make an excursion to the mysterious lake. People can spend hours staring to the surface of the lake hoping to see the mysterious inhabitant at least for a second.
Drumnadrochit village is located not far from the city. Here visitors are welcome to attend a wonderful museum dedicated to the Loch Ness monster. The mythical creature is certainly the most mysterious, but not the only symbol of the city. Inverness is often called the birthplace of porridge, bagpipes and whiskey. During year the city hosts a lot of interesting music festivals dedicated to the national musical instrument.
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This paper describes work underway to enhance the TDWR's capability to provide wind shear detection services in challenging conditions, and to improve the sensor's ability to support applications such as those described above. A Radar Data Acquisition (RDA) system retrofit will upgrade the transmitter, receiver and digital signal processing subsystems of the radar to improve the quality of the reflectivity and Doppler imagery generated by the system and to extend its instrumented range. Key objectives include improved rejection of ground clutter and range-folded weather echoes, and better handling of high-wind conditions where Doppler aliasing may occur. The flexible radar "front-end" architecture could, in principle, support other enhancements such as generation of additional base-data fields (e.g. spectrum width) and polarimetric and/or multi-frequency measurements. TDWR "front end" enhancements could support improved turbulence, icing, snowfall, and cloud monitoring services.
This paper will describe the processing architecture under development for the TDWR RDA retrofit, the basic algorithmic enhancements envisioned and the test program that is commencing in Oklahoma in the spring of 2002.
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New renderings with the Audi Prologue Concept are showing us how the model may look like in a new body style, that of a convertible.
If you are an Audi fan, than the recently unveiled Prologue Concept has given you more conversation stories than any other one, over these past few months, and rumors which were stating that it might be put into production as an answer to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe has probably given you some sleepless nights. The two images posted below are actually renderings of the impressive one-off model and they have been signed by Theophilus Chin, representing the Audi Prologue Cabrio.
Keep in mind that a production version of the model has been simply rumored and not announced officially at this time but if it will indeed hit the assembly line, than the Audi Prologue will most likely be offered as a coupe, at first, and then, in a year or two, it will also be introduced in a convertible body style, so the images in question might provide us with a first look into such a model.
The Audi Prologue Concept has a familiar design, 22-inch alloy wheels, 3D taillights, aggressive air vents, sculpted hood, wide fenders and Matrix laser headlights, amongst others. In the cabin we can find the climate control system, several touch screens, automatically adjustable driver’s seat, high-tech rear seats, digital instrument cluster and more. Power is coming from a 4.0L TFSI V8 engine, with 605 HP (445 kW) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque, connected to the 8-speed gearbox and the AWD system. From 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph), the concept car needed just 3.7 seconds.


With the upcoming Assembly Elections, the vote bank politics is seen coming to the fore once again. Congress has been on terms to offer a Muslim quota (4.5 percent Sub-quota) within the 27 percent reservation for OBCs in central government jobs in the five election-bound states, particularly UP. All the political parties seem to have positioned themselves to reap electoral dividends.
On Tuesday the Election Commission (EC) issued a show-cause notice to Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife, Louise Khurshid, the Congress candidate from Farrukhabad in UP. The show cause notice was served as the law minister was campaigning for Louise and promised a 9 percent sub-quota for backward Muslims if Congress got voted to power in Uttar Pradesh. Khurshid retaliated to this by saying that he was merely repeating a pledge in his party’s election manifesto for the 2009 general election. He also said that his statement was not a poll violation of any sorts.
SP Chief Mulayam Singh who had initially refused to back the sub-quota apparently fearing the backlash from OBCs, later said that he would back 18 percent quota for Muslims. But it was noted that this would not be possible as experts said the quota cannot exceed 50 percent of the total OBC Muslim population and hence is currently 9 percent.
The BJP who has nothing to lose is seeking to use the quota politics to create a drift among OBC voters in the state who are inclined to support the SP and the Congress.
The potential of the quota promise with a view to sway Muslim opinion has forced Mulayam and other political leaders to promise a higher quantum of quota for Muslims. Looking for an opportunity to re-embrace a portion of OBC votes, BJP fielded one of the most prominent backward leaders in its fold, Uma Bharati, in order to launch an offensive against Congress quota promise. In a press conference Uma was quoted saying “Congress party’s decision to give 9% reservation to the minority community is a purely politically move, which has been announced in view of the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh”, as reported by ZeeNews.com.
Uma also added that “Congress’ divisive policies were responsible for the partition of the country some 60 years back and the ruling party (BSP) is once again trying to divide the country on the basis of religion. This is a bad politics that Congress is indulging in for increasing its vote banks.” Based on this the EC on Wednesday put the implementation of the new quota regime on a virtual hold till the process of elections in these states is completed (till March 9).
Meanwhile the BSP, the SP and the Congress are noted to have increased the number of Muslim candidates for the assembly elections. The BSP and the SP have named 75-80 candidates, while Congress leaders said the party will field Muslim candidates in around 70 constituencies in the final list, as reported by livemint.com.


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Keema Aloo / Minced Mutton Curry with Potatoes
By Arpita © 2020 Spicy World
Jun 22, 2016
'Keema Aloo' is my favourite curry when it comes to a fuss free but yummy dinner. It's so rich and spicy that there is no other meat curry which you can make in such a less time. I used mutton keema but feel free to use chicken mince. After adding the cubed potatoes, this dish becomes a killer ! Serve this with plain rice or paratha, every time 'keema aloo' will be a hit. It is also a very good maincourse option for big party or any get together. Try this in your kitchen and enjoy.
- 1 cup of minced mutton.
- 1 big onion, chopped.
- 1 and half Teaspoon of ginger and garlic paste.
- 1 big tomato, chopped.
- Spice powder (half Teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 Teaspoon of red chilli powder, 1 Teaspoon of roasted coriander powder, half Teaspoon of roasted cumin powder).
- Salt and sugar.
- 2 - 4 green chilies.
- 1 big potato, cut into cubes.
- 4 Tablespoons of oil.
- 1 Teaspoon of garam masala powder.
- A handful of green peas.
- Some chopped coriander leaves.
Heat half of the oil in a pan.
Fry the cubed potatoes in hot oil for 6 minutes. Then remove them from oil.
Add the remaining oil in the pan.
Fry the chopped onion with pinch of salt till it becomes golden.
Then add ginger and garlic paste, chopped tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes.
When the tomatoes become mushy add all of the spice powder and half Teaspoon of sugar. Mix well for 5 minutes.
Then add the minced mutton. Cook for 10 minutes.
Add a cup of water, more salt, green chilies and green peas. Cook for 15 - 20 minutes.
Lastly add garam masala powder and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and turn off the heat.
Your keema aloo is ready ...
- Serve this hot with plain rice, paratha or naan ...
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Letters to the Editor: Make train station nicer for a lot less money
Fiscal responsibility is not excusing pet projects in tough times, but an everyday effort to spend as little money as possible wisely. City coffers are now emptier, revenue harder to come by, the city council as challenged as ever. But in last Saturday’s In My View column, Tony Leone again is promoting the expense to refurbish a train station we hope to replace.
Some of his logic is sound if you suspend today and insert yesterday. The station is admittedly an embarrassing introduction to Springfield and should have been maintained better. However, five emotional paragraphs invoking Abraham Lincoln have zero bearing on our current budget or uncertainty about where trains will travel.
Citing how many travelers arrive today does not guarantee more would use it after taxpayers spend $700,000. I use that figure expecting cost overruns to a previously approved figure of $571,500. In fact, Amtrak ridership increases are traceable to gas prices — remodeled train stations.
Leone writes a politician’s false candy promise, dangling benefits while hiding costs, “I’ll let someone else decide whether our city should be greeting visitors with a little more polish and style, regardless of whether or until high-speed rail uses this station.” Thanks, I accept. And I say no. Taxpayers will not spend large sums of money to remodel something we hope to abandon.
But I will suggest this. Let a group of talented local artists in there with paintbrushes and more. Let them splash a little pizzazz and vibe with historic flavor. Change drab walls to murals. Do the floor, too. Make Springfield look fun on arrival. Materials won’t cost much and minimal stipends for artists won’t be anywhere near overtime at scale wage.
We’re going to tear that station down or remake it into something grand soon. If you have $571,500 to throw now, come here. I have some ideas.
Layoffs of firefighters, police will be a disaster
Mayor Tim Davlin needs to stop throwing police and firefighters under the bus.
The mayor repeatedly states that the police and firefighters unions are in “control of their own destiny.” Nothing could be further from the truth.
Police and firefighters unions have brought forward many suggestions/recommendations to save money in an effort to save jobs. However, their suggestions/recommendations have fallen on deaf ears.
The mayor decided to send out layoff notices, not the unions. The mayor wants police and firefighters to concede to reduced pay raises and furlough days, which breaks the contract that the mayor agreed to. He blames that on the poor economy. The poor economy did not occur overnight. The mayor saw this coming over several months, as we all did, but he took little or no action to adjust for its impact.
When the economy was better, did the mayor approach police and firefighters with increased pay raises above and beyond what he agreed to? Of course not. Police and firefighters never ask for more than what they agreed to by contract.
The jobs of police and firefighters are more demanding now than ever before. We need more police officers and firefighters and the mayor is about to lay off 30 police officers and 20 firefighters. This will be a disaster.
What will it take?
Sen. Thad Cochran, R, Miss., blocked Senate passage of the credit card rate freeze act.
Connecticut Democrat Christopher Dodd's bill would have prevented credit card companies from raising customers' interest rates, fees and finance charges on existing balances until the credit card accountability, responsibility and disclosure act takes full effect.
When will people wake up?
Robert L. Carnduff
Doesn’t LaHood have a conflict of interest?
On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood advised owners of recalled Toyotas to stop driving them and get them fixed, then he said he misspoke. Just get them fixed, he meant to say.
I drive a Toyota Camry. My immediate reaction was that LaHood has a huge conflict of interest because the Obama administration has a gigantic investment in General Motors and Chrysler.
Maybe LaHood is right, but it just feels like the owners of GM and Chrysler just told me to stop driving a Toyota. I’m waiting for advice from Ralph Nader.
Outlaw use of cell phones while driving
Reading the article on the police’s issue of the difficulty of determining if a person is texting or scrolling a contact list, I am left wondering: What is the difference?
If a person has to scroll through dozens of contacts, then he is distracted. The real issue is that using a cell phone while driving is unsafe.
The reason it hasn’t been outlawed in our state is that people are addicted to their phones. Sure it’s convenient, but I see drivers every day so engulfed in their conversations that they aren’t driving responsibly. Nearly all of these calls could wait or the driver could pull over and make the call safely.
How many times have you had someone change lanes in front of you in Springfield where they don’t use a turn signal because that hand is busy holding the phone?
I’ve already been a victim of a cell phone-using driver who rear ended me because they were looking at their phone instead of the road.
Time to start over on health-care reform
A recent headline in The State Journal-Register said the health-care reform bill was “on life support.” I think it’s time to pull the plug.
Then maybe we can start over, consider each phase of the issue separately and get some civil discussion, instead of having a massive reform of every detail forced upon us. The Democrats kept saying they want “bipartisan support,” but they made it obvious they do not want bipartisan input. Anyone who disagreed with their approach was branded as a “Neanderthal,” a “terrorist” or, at the very least, an “obstructionist.”
There are several aspects of our present system that perhaps need some attention, but for each there are several possible fixes. For example:
Most Americans receive health-care insurance as part of their compensation package where they work. The employer can deduct the cost as an operating expense, but it is not taxable income to the employee. A person who does not receive this benefit must buy his own and it is difficult if not impossible for such a person to get any tax reduction from this expense. To level the playing field, it may be appropriate to tax fringe benefits or perhaps we should allow the person who buys his own insurance to take a tax credit or adjustment to income.
Privately purchased health insurance is expensive, beyond the financial capacity of many. Could there be a government subsidy to help them? HR 3200 (the copy I found ran 1,019 pages) spent 100 or so pages discussing “affordability credits.” The bill that finally advanced in the Senate contains about 2,000 pages. Who knows how much of that discusses this matter? But it would be possible to spell out, in just a few lines, a formula considering the cost of the insurance and the actual income compared to the poverty level. There would need to be some discussion of the total cost of such an allowance compared to the cost of treating the uninsured.
Each of these, and every other matter covered in the big bills currently in Congress, is a separate issue and deserves to be discussed separately.
Don’t say America is a Christian nation
I must contest the views of Robert Rani (Jan. 7) and Thomas Perkinton (Jan. 12) that this is a Christian nation. That assertion is offensive to Jews, Muslims and other faiths, as well as nonbelievers. America is a nation in which the majority of people are Christians of various denominations.
Rani and Perkinton are free to celebrate the birth of Christ, but I searched my copy of the Constitution and could not find the words “Christ” and “Christianity.” That is odd, if this is a Christian nation.
That is because of the brilliance of the Founders in crafting the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion …” They were well aware of the abuses of religion in Europe, especially 18th-century France, where Catholicism and the state were one and the same.
Milford Franks Jr.
Did not vote — here are reasons why
On Tuesday, for the first time in 34 years, I did not participate in the election process.
When I was 18 I remember casting my first vote in a local school board election and leaving the voting place with great pride. And I voted in every local, statewide and national election since that day. There are two primary reasons I did not vote this year.
1.) I am strongly opposed to the stupid and potentially unconstitutional law regarding undervoting, passed in 2007 and kept a virtual secret until this election. The state of Illinois has taken away my right to not vote.
Back in 1986, Illinois primary voters followed the rule of filling in boxes for every office and two LaRouche followers at the top of the ballot. Has everyone in Illinois forgotten Janice Hart and Mark Fairchild?
I could not even remember after that election whether I had been one of the accidental voters for one of those candidates. I was filling in all boxes in every race. I learned the lesson that uninformed voting can be more dangerous than not voting.
Since then, I have made a habit of not voting for candidates for lesser offices if I did not know who they were and what they stood for. I do not vote for many candidates who run unopposed, especially if I am not pleased with their performance or do not know them at all.
This new law takes away my right to privacy and my right to a secret ballot. Announcing my decision to not select a candidate to everyone in the voting hall in a particular race is wrong-headed and dangerous to what is left of our democracy. Illinois is the only state in the nation that has made this a requirement.
2.) I am finally worn out by the negative ads run by the candidates for all of the statewide offices. If they are all correct, they have only proven that “none of the above” should be required on every ballot as an option.
This is a critical stage in our state’s history, but instead of telling us why we should support someone, we are told why we should not vote for the other guy. Instead of picking a proactive leader, we are asked to pick the lesser of two evils and hope that only part of the negative campaign messages are true.
Enough is enough. We want our representative democracy back, including giving us the recall option. Then the next time someone sponsors and votes for something as stupid as the undervoting law, we can have an opportunity to send them back to the private sector.


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06:12 PM ET
Thursday night comedy fans, rejoice! All of NBC's Thursday night veteran shows will be back next season.
The network announced today that they will be renewing "The Office" (without Steve Carell), "Parks and Recreation" and "Community." (Does this mean that the replacement for Carell has been picked? What are the odds that NBC would pick up the show without knowing who the new star is going to be?)
It's also good news for the TV critics, who have been voicing their passionate support for both "Parks" and "Community" this season. (And it also means that Rob Lowe definitely isn't replacing Charlie Sheen.)
Bob Greenblatt, the new chairman of NBC entertainment, said in a statement that, "Along with '30 Rock,' [these series] represent the best of what the NBC comedy brand stands for in terms of originality, wit, and sophistication." ("30 Rock" was renewed back in November.)
Some of the stars reacted on Twitter, including "Parks'" Aziz Ansari: "Parks and Rec is NEW tonight at 930 on NBC. It's a really funny episode. Also we got picked up for Season 4! #IAlsoAteSomeGreatBBQToday"
Gillian Jacobs from "Community" tweeted, "I am so happy! I love our show! I love our fans! Thank you for watching and thank you NBC for another year of hijinks. #doubledreamhands"
And "Community" creator Dan Harmon had a different theory: "They're celebrating St. Paddy's at NBC. Crazy drunks picked us up for a 3rd season. Thank you, NBC and all our viewers."
One big question left for NBC's schedule next season is whether the Monday night lineup of "Chuck," "The Event" and "Harry's Law" will come back. It could be May before we find out the answer to that.
In the meantime, are you happy to hear this news? Are you willing to give another season of "The Office" a chance?
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There are three main types of orifice plate flowmeters. The D/2 types tap the pipe at 1 pipe diameter downstream. The quarter-circle and conical types tap at 2.5 and 8 times nominal pipe diameters, respectively. The D/2 types have higher coefficients of variation in fluid-flow and viscosity. This difference makes it difficult to select the most appropriate type of flowmeter for your needs.
The orifice plate is used in a wide range of applications. Its high flow-density capacity makes it useful for measuring water, chemical, and gas flows. Its vent holes are located on top of the liquids and prevent condensate from forming. It also prevents the formation of gas pockets. It is widely available. Listed below are the different types of orifice plate flowmeters.
Calibration of orifice plate flow meters is essential for the accuracy of its readings. There are two primary elements in orifice plate flowmeters: an orifice plate and a pressure drop meter. The calibration process involves recording the flow rate against the pressure drop and then incorporating the actual flow coefficient, which includes density and beta ratio, into the equation. Using the data obtained from a test flow, a power law calibration model is generated.
Accuracy is the measure of the accuracy and precision of the flow rate. Accuracy is the closeness of the measurement to the true value. A flowmeter with a high accuracy will report a greater F value than one with lower accuracy. However, a simple calibration equation is not adequate to capture the behavior of nature over its entire flow range. Calibration must also include the transmitter and orifice plate. It should also include a certificate of accuracy at 1000 psi, 120 deg F, and flow coefficients.
An orifice plate flowmeter can be used for a variety of fluid measurements. Although the accuracy of an orifice flowmeter is not always guaranteed, it is still possible to calculate its flow rate without calibration. For this purpose, you should check the construction and installation of the flowmeter with the relevant handbook or standard. The calculation of the flow rate takes into account the fluid properties, pipe diameter, orifice size, measured differential pressure, and the coefficient of discharge of the orifice plate. The orifice plate can be replaced to increase its accuracy.
The primary element of an orifice plate flowmeter is a plate with a hole concentric to the pipeline. This plate is also known as a differential pressure cell, which measures the flow rate by detecting the difference in pressure across the orifice. The differential pressure data is then fed to a flow computer or indicator. It also allows the user to compensate for variations in density of fluid in a given process.


Whether you should shut down the computer or switch to standby mode naturally depends on how long it will not be used.
"Shut down" for several days or longer, otherwise standby mode. Some computers even have their own standby switch or button. In the event of a hardware installation, the computer should be shut down completely.
The computer does not consume any energy.
After switching on the computer, all programs and documents have to be reopened.
The standby mode:
All information and currently used programs, as well as their position and arrangement, are completely saved. In contrast to shutdown, you do not have to reopen all programs and documents after turning on the computer.
Sleep mode uses 1 to 10 percent of the energy that a computer uses on average.


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Chronic, low-level stress is common in today’s society. Over time, stress exhausts your body, contributing to gland imbalances, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, cancer, immune suppression, colds/flu, anxiety/depression, digestive disorders, PMS, skin problems and fatigue. Symptoms of stress include:
Symptoms of stress include:
|Obsessive thought patterns
|Diminished social interest/libido
|Feelings of hopelessness
Naturopathic Treatments Your adrenal glands are responsible for producing cortisol and regulating levels of stress. Naturopathic doctors can prescribe nutritional supplements and herbal medicine to nourish your adrenal glands and help you adapt to life's daily stressors.

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Coast Guard member accused of sexual assault
NEW ORLEANS - Coast Guard officials said a general court-martial will be convened Tuesday in New Orleans for a Coast Guard member accused of sexual assault, adultery and other violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
The Coast Guard said Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory E. Cooper faces ten total charges for actions while serving on the Coast Guard Cutter Sturgeon in Grand Isle.
The charges include dereliction of duty, lying on official statements, adultery and indecent conduct as well as sexual assault and abusive sexual contact.
A hearing on Jan. 16 determined there was enough evidence to move the case forward to a courts-martial, and the district commander for the 8th Coast Guard District referred Cooper's case to a general court-martial on April 7.
Tuesday's hearing will be held at the Hale Boggs Federal Building in New Orleans.
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