Section 1. Pursuant to section 3 of Chapter 111E of the General Laws, there shall be placed on the books of the Commonwealth a commission to study the need for drug related rehabilitation for clients of the Department of Children and Families.
The commission shall study the need for rehabilitation, access to rehabilitation and the capacity of the state’s resources to provide rehabilitation to the clients of the Department of Children and Families.
Section 2. The Commission shall be comprised of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Commissioner of Children and Families, the Commissioner of Public Health or their designee, 2 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, 2 members of the Senate, appointed by the Senate President, 1 social worker, not currently employed by the department and 2 former clients of the department appointed by the Governor.
Section 3. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor, Speaker of the House, Senate President, Chairmen of the Committees on Ways and Means, the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, the Joint Committee on Healthcare Financing, and the Clerks of the House and Senate no later than December 31, 2010.
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Stumbled across this on the internets today; an instructional comic by Mark Monlux featuring Stickman with practical advice on how to run a table at a comic book convention. It is pretty good stuff and I kinda wish I read all of this before hitting up Baltimore Comic Con, got to stop treating the conventions trips as a hobby and fun, right? Click here or the image to read the rest of this informative and fun little comic; that was created for the 2011 24hr Comic Challenge.
Instructional – Stickman’s Tips for having a table at a comic book convention… A must read!!!
Creator Spotlight - Meet Scott 'The Grim Sleeper' Markley and Time for Hugs
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Sigmartyr – Vol.3 of the Epic Stikfas action web comic continues and we find out who controls the mysterious Ninja
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ALBANY, NY (06/11/2010)(readMedia)-- New York State Governor David A. Paterson and Vermont Governor Jim Douglas today broke ground on a new Lake Champlain Bridge spanning the lake between Crown Point, New York, and Addison, Vermont. The governors were joined at the site of the approach to the former bridge by state and local elected officials, local business leaders and community members to officially kick-off the start of construction of the new bridge.
"Breaking ground on the new Lake Champlain Bridge is an important step in reconnecting our two states and restoring this critical link for commerce, tourism, employment, education and medical services," Governor Paterson said. "I am proud to have worked closely with Governor Douglas to expedite this project, and commend the elected officials, community members and respective transportation officials for their efforts to work together toward a solution."
"Those who live and work in the area surrounding the Lake Champlain Bridge share family, friends and business relationships on both sides of the lake," Governor Douglas said. "The ease and timeliness of transportation across Lake Champlain is critical to their way of life and economy. Everyone involved in this bridge project should be commended for getting us to this point so quickly."
The new bridge will be built at the same location as the previous structure in order to minimize historic and environmental impacts on the surrounding area.
Construction will begin immediately and is expected to be completed in September 2011.
The Modified Network Tied Arch Bridge will be a steel structure with an arch along the center span. Steel used will be treated for enhanced corrosion resistance.
Multiple redundancies in the design make this bridge a safe structure that will have at least a 75-year service life. Bridge components are designed to be easily replaceable to reduce maintenance costs. Travel lanes will be 11 feet wide, with five-foot shoulders that will help accommodate larger trucks and farm vehicles, as well as provide ample room for bicyclists. Sidewalks will be built on both sides of the bridge.
Flatiron Constructors, Inc. of Boulder, Colorado was awarded the contract to build the new bridge. While Flatiron will bring a core team of approximately a dozen managers, there will be many jobs for local workers with the appropriate qualifications.
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee said: "Today signifies progress in reestablishing a permanent transportation link between New York and Vermont across Lake Champlain. During the last eight months, we have listened to the public and worked hard to deliver the design for a beautiful new bridge that pays full respect to both the historic and park setting of the surroundings while working at a record pace. We intend to keep up this pace during the construction of the new bridge."
Vermont Agency of Transportation Secretary David Dill said: "Design of the new bridge started almost immediately once it was determined that the old bridge could not be saved. The effort represents a massive undertaking by Vermont, New York, the federal government and the bridge's architect HNTB to design, engineer and permit the new bridge in only a few short months."
The new bridge design was selected following significant outreach through public meetings and an online survey, which found strong community support for replacing the bridge with the Modified Network Tied Arch Bridge. This option was also supported by the bridge's Public Advisory Committee. Public preference was one of many factors considered as New York and Vermont chose the replacement bridge design and played a significant role in the final determination.
The former Lake Champlain Bridge was closed last October after significant cracking was found in the structure's support piers and was demolished in December. New York and Vermont worked quickly to subsidize existing ferry service, and to establish free express bus service between New York and three major employers in Vermont, and shuttle bus service between several New York park-and-ride locations and the ferries.
Additionally, a 24-hour, free, temporary ferry was opened in February, drastically cutting commuting time between New York and Vermont and effectively reestablishing commerce and emergency service along the corridor. Located immediately south of the former bridge, the temporary ferry, operated by the Lake Champlain Transportation Company, will continue to run until the new bridge is opened to traffic.
In business since 1947, Flatiron has extensive experience building major interstate bridges all across the United States and in western Canada. The company rebuilt the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following its tragic collapse in 2007. Flatiron has received numerous awards in recent years from some of the largest and most respected trade industries in the United States, including the Associated General Contractors of America, the American Council of Engineering Companies and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
The following statements were provided in support of the Lake Champlain Bridge groundbreaking:
Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand said: "This is an important step for the North Country families and businesses who have been deeply effected by the loss of the bridge. The rebuilding of the Crown Point Bridge is critical for the region's economy and for reestablishing this important transportation corridor."
Congressman Scott Murphy said: "I am honored to be here as we begin to rebuild this critical part of our local economy. The loss of the bridge suddenly and severely reduced economic activity throughout the region. I look forward to continuing to work with Governors Paterson and Douglas to connect our two states and rebuild this entryway to the North Country."
Congressman Bill Owens said: "I am pleased to see progress being made on the new bridge across Lake Champlain. This is the next step in the process towards helping our local communities recover from the economic impact of the bridge closure. I'm hoping this will create employment opportunities for those looking for jobs in the area."
Senator Betty Little said: "I have attended many groundbreakings and can't think of one of greater importance to constituents I represent. Since the bridge's closure, our local communities, families and businesses have been managing through a sort of triage to deal with the loss of this vital link. Today marks the first step on the path to full recovery. I commend Governor David Paterson and his staff for all they've done. The cooperation we've seen between both states and all elected officials, as well as the advocacy of community leaders and members, has been very encouraging. We are all eager to once again see a bridge span this beautiful lake and reconnect us with our neighbors in Vermont."
Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward said: "This is a great day for the thousands of people who depend on this crossing to make their living. I am appreciative of the strong support we have had from both Governor Paterson and Governor Douglas to move this project move forward so quickly."
Randy Douglas, Chairman of the Essex County Board of Supervisors and Supervisor of the Town of Jay, said: "On behalf of everyone in Essex County, I extend our deepest gratitude to Governor Paterson and Governor Douglas for working to quickly meet the needs of our constituents by first securing a temporary ferry, and now beginning construction of a new bridge within six months of the removal of the old bridge. Daily life in both states was severely interrupted when the old bridge was shut down last October, but because of the quick response of these two Governors, the impact was lessened."
Town of Crown Point Supervisor Bethany Kosmider said: "Although the last few months have been difficult for the people of this region, today signifies a new start, and I thank Governor Paterson and Governor Douglas for their efforts to expedite this project. I will continue to work with local, state and federal officials to bring prosperity to the North Country and to Crown Point. We will be leaving a great legacy and I want that legacy to include a renewed hope for the citizens of Crown Point."
Town of Moriah Supervisor Thomas R. Scozzafava said: "During my 22 years as a Town Supervisor, I am pleased to say that I have never witnessed a faster approach to a catastrophic problem in finding both a temporary and permanent solution. When the Lake Champlain Bridge was closed in October, Governor Paterson and Governor Douglas witnessed the many hardships that this created for thousands of their constituents. Without hesitation, they immediately began to work with local officials. Governor Paterson has proven his commitment to the North Country by his decisive actions in implementing the temporary Ferry Service and now a new bridge. This project is a true demonstration that two states, and the Federal government worked in unison to make this a reality."

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A sufficient Guide To How Many Calories In Shrimp
One of the kinds of shellfish consumed most frequently is shrimp. So How Many Calories are In Shrimp? It is highly nutritious and supplies significant levels of particular nutrients, like Iodine, that are not plentiful in many other foods, making it a good source of this nutrient. On the other hand, many believe that shrimp should be avoided because of its high cholesterol.
Additionally, a widely held belief is that farm-raised shrimp, compared to shrimp taken in the wild, may be associated with a higher risk of adverse health impacts.
This article examines the available data to decide whether or not shrimp is a nutritious item that should incorporate into a person's diet. Shrimp has a low number of calories but a high content of nutrients.
Shrimp Has An Excellent Nutritional Profile
The serving size of three ounces contains only 84 calories, making it relatively low in calorie content.
In addition, the same serving size contains more than nine distinct types of vitamins and minerals.
The following is an overview of the nutrients that may be found in a serving of shrimp that is 3 ounces (85 grams) in size:
Shrimp Is High In Cholesterol
Because of the high cholesterol level, shrimp frequently has a negative reputation. There are 161 milligrams of cholesterol in a serving size of 3 ounces (85 grams).
Many individuals hold a widespread misconception that consuming foods rich in cholesterol can raise the level of cholesterol already present in the blood and contribute to the development of heart disease.
But the study suggests that this might not be the case for most individuals since just around a quarter of the population is sensitive to the cholesterol they consume through their diet. For the most part, the diet's cholesterol may have a negligible effect on overall blood cholesterol levels because your liver is responsible for producing most of the cholesterol in your blood. Your liver produces less cholesterol when you consume meals rich in cholesterol.
In addition, shrimp includes a variety of nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, that have been shown to potentially improve health.
According to the findings of several studies, shrimp is an exception to the rule that most meals high in cholesterol are also high in saturated fats.
Although further study is required to investigate the impact of shrimp on the health of the heart, it possesses a wide variety of advantageous features that may exceed the cholesterol it contains. Although shrimp has a high cholesterol content, it also has omega-3 fatty acids, which have been demonstrated to benefit the heart's health. In addition, studies on shrimp have revealed favorable benefits for one's health.
Shrimp Contains Antioxidants
The carotenoid, known as astaxanthin, is shrimp's primary antioxidant form.
Shrimp is a significant consumer of algae, which contains the component astaxanthin. Because of this, shrimp is a significant source of the antioxidant astaxanthin. The crimson color of shrimp cells may be traced back to this particular antioxidant.
Consuming astaxanthin may help defend against inflammation by stopping free radicals from harming your cells. This is accomplished via astaxanthin's antioxidant properties. It has been the research subject for its potential involvement in lowering the risk of some chronic illnesses.
Wellness Of The Heart And The Brain
According to the findings of some research, astaxanthin has the potential to help strengthen arteries, which in turn may lower the chance of having a heart attack. It is also possible to improve high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, generally known as "good" cholesterol, which is essential in maintaining healthy heart function.
In addition, there is evidence to suggest that astaxanthin is good for the brain's health. Because of its anti-inflammatory characteristics may protect your brain cells from becoming damaged, a common cause of memory loss and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's.
Despite these findings, further study on humans is necessary to identify the overall influence that the astaxanthin in shrimp may have on general health.
The antioxidant known as astaxanthin, which may be found in shrimp, has been investigated for its potential to improve brain and cardiovascular health.
Aquaculture Shrimp Using Antibiotics
there is a strong demand for shrimp in the United States, and seafood is frequently brought in from other nations.
The United States imports 75% and 80% of the seafood consumed there, most of which comes from nations such as Thailand, China, Canada, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Although this assists in expanding access to shrimp, the majority of shrimp that is imported is farmed-raised, which means that it is produced in industrial tanks submerged in bodies of water.
Because of this, the importation of shrimp that has been treated with antibiotics is prohibited. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in charge of conducting inspections on imported shrimp to guarantee that it does not contain any antibiotics.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cannot oversee all imported shrimp due to the large number of imported shrimp. Because of this, shrimp farmed on farms tainted with antibiotics have the potential to make their way into the food chain in the United States.
It has been determined that the use of antibiotics in shrimp does not pose any significant risks to the animal's health. On the other hand, it might result in antibiotic resistance, which could lead to the spread of infectious illnesses that cannot cure with antibiotics.
If you are concerned about antibiotics in shrimp, the best choice is to consume wild-caught shrimp, which is never given antibiotic treatment. In addition, you may rest easy knowing that shrimp harvested and processed in the United States does not have any antibiotics in its ingredients because of this fact.
There is a potential for antibiotic contamination in farm-raised shrimp imported from certain nations. It is recommended to acquire wild-caught or farmed shrimp from countries where the use of antibiotics in agriculture is prohibited from lowering your exposure to antibiotics.
In the United States, shellfish allergies, especially shrimp allergies, are among the top nine food allergies, along with fish, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, and soy.
The protein tropomyosin, present in shellfish, is the allergen that causes shrimp allergy in most people. In addition to arginine kinase and hemocyanin, several proteins found in shrimp have the potential to elicit an allergic response.
Shellfish Allergy Symptoms
There is a wide range of symptoms associated with shrimp allergy, including (16) the following:
There is a possibility that anaphylaxis will occur in specific individuals who are allergic to shrimp. If this severe and abrupt response is not treated right away, it can result in convulsions, loss of consciousness, and even death.
If you suffer from shrimp allergies, the only method to protect yourself against an allergic reaction is to abstain entirely from eating shrimp.
Even the fumes produced by boiling shrimp might sometimes be enough to set off an allergic response. Those who are allergic to shrimp need to steer clear of any circumstances in which they may be indirectly exposed to the protein.
The protein known as tropomyosin, found in shrimp, has been shown to cause severe allergic reactions in some people. The only medication that may give to shrimp is
How To Pick Shrimp That Are Of The Highest Quality
It is essential to select shrimp that is not damaged, sick, or contaminated, as well as fresh shrimp of good quality.
When acquiring raw shrimp, check that they are firm before buying them. The shells must be transparent and have a hue between greyish green and pinkish tan or light pink. Surfaces may indicate a decline in quality with blackened edges or black patches.
In addition, raw and cooked shrimp should have a little "ocean-like" or salty odor. Shrimp with a pungent stench that can be described as "fishy" or similar to ammonia has most certainly gone bad and should not be consumed.
It would help if you were sure that the shrimp you buy comes from an educated and reliable vendor who can answer any questions about the shrimp, including where it comes from and how it is handled.
The Proper Way To Cook Shrimp
Check that the cooked shrimp has a firm texture and its color is white with a very faint red or pink tint.
The preparation of shrimp can range from an appetizer to a meal, such as a curry or a stir-fry. Breadcrumbs can use to coat it, and you can also grill them on kebab sticks.
It is essential to consider the shrimp's odor and color while selecting shrimp of good quality. To obtain a product of the highest possible quality, it is necessary to make purchases from reputable vendors.
an abundant source of protein, shrimp, is rich in different vitamins and minerals. Due to the presence of omega-3 fatty acids and the antioxidant astaxanthin in shrimp, eating shrimp may also be beneficial to the health of the heart and brain.
Even though shrimp has a high cholesterol content, research has shown that eating seafood does not hurt heart health.
There are some worries regarding the quality of farm-raised shrimp, which may be infected with antibiotics, even though shrimp has been shown to have positive effects on human health. However, there are some actions you can take to guarantee that you are buying shrimp of high quality, such as making sure that the providers you buy it from have a good reputation.
In general, shrimp is a nutritious food that works well as part of a well-balanced eating plan.

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By Stephen Cooke
The Chronicle Herald
Newfoundland duo Fortunate Ones lived up to their name when they scored a last-minute opening slot for Celtic pop veterans the Waterboys at Casino Nova Scotia in 2013.
Andrew James O’Brien and Catherine Allan had only been using the name for a couple of months at that point, but they instantly made some new fans with their smartly matched harmonies and insightful tunes, and left many wondering when the two would have a record of their own to preserve them.
Now the wait is over, and Fortunate Ones return to the mainland with The Bliss, and a pair of Nova Scotia shows on Saturday at Evergreen Theatre in Margaretsville, and Carleton Music Bar & Grill in Halifax on Monday.
They will be joined by Juno Award-nominated Prairie songsmith Del Barber, who is doing a run of Maritime gigs with them before they head to Ontario and Quebec for a handful of shows.
It is also the first release on Rose Cousin’s new label Old Farm Pony Records, which isn’t a bad way to get started when you’re trying to make inroads across the country and beyond.
“We’ve known Rose for a couple of years, and in that time, she’s been a really good friend and kind of a confidante, and a mentor in a lot of ways,” says O’Brien. “Even before we really knew her, we were trying to model what we were doing on what she had done, because I remember when We Made a Spark came out, it was all you ever heard about, in every magazine and on every radio show.
“I remember thinking, ‘I want our record to have that kind of attention.’ Obviously, she’s been at it a lot longer than we have, and she has a great rapport with everyone she meets, so there’s no substitute for the work she’s done. But we both said we wanted that kind of trajectory, and if there’s anyone to model yourself after, it’s her.”
The double-edged sword of wanting to be a successful Newfoundland musician is the fact you have to spend so much time away from the home you love, and which informs your music.
But Allan and O’Brien are up for the adventure, which is part of the inspiration for the album’s title. According to Allan, life on the road presents challenges as artists and as a couple, and in those circumstances, you source your bliss while “making peace with and finding joy in our crazy travelling life together.”
Adds O’Brien: “I think it’s finding moments. I don’t think there’s ever this final thing where you reach it and that’s it. It’s more about the pursuit, and the title is more about a journey toward this kind of bliss.”
To them, their songs are about appreciating the moments of sadness as much as the moments of joy, as the former make you identify and welcome the latter that much more.
With like-minded attitudes, the duo say the whole of Fortunate Ones is definitely greater than the sum of its parts, with O’Brien’s lyrics and Allan’s musical training combining to create “a deeper well,” as he puts it.
“I’d never really thought of myself as a songwriter, because I was never all that happy with my lyrics, which can be problematic,” Allan explains. “But there are always these melodies going on in my head, so to be able to combine that with Andrew’s sensibility for lyrics is really cool. Some of these (new) songs were originally Andrew’s, some of them are co-writes, and some of them we did with a friend in Toronto, Murray Foster.”
Foster, a former member of Moxy Fruvous, met Allan and O’Brien in his more recent role as bassist for Great Big Sea, so he came in already knowing a thing or two about combining pop smarts with Newfoundland folk vitality.
“He was just on Dragons’ Den with his movie The Cocksure Lads, that he wrote and directed, and he got funded!” Allan grins.
Adds O’Brien: “He was a great catalyst for the writing process, too.”
“He’s a great facilitator, and he would challenge us to push ourselves, and it definitely worked.
“He co-wrote some of the songs that I’m most proud of on the album.”
Allan adds that “we sat down maybe three or four times with him, and wound up with three songs on the album. That’s a pretty successful run, in my mind.”
Both agree that it’s great to have friends like Ledwell, Cousins and Foster to mix up the duo dynamic, but for the most part, the bulk of what Fortunate Ones do is done as a working couple, making music and handling the business side of the equation.
“Ideally, it makes you stronger, and I think that’s what’s happening with us,” says O’Brien. “We’re getting ready for a big tour, rehearsing and trying to get our ducks in a row as far as making this a successful independent release.”
Adds Allan: “There are a lot of tasks, and we divvy it up. You have to delegate. It has to happen like that, but we do have people around us to guide us in the right direction, so we know what we have to be doing every day. We’re really lucky for that.”
For more on Fortunate Ones, and to get tickets for their upcoming shows, visit fortunateones.ca.

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The government is planning to privatise the Shared Services Centre in Swansea.
The 275 staff at the centre are currently employed by the DVLA to provide back-office support for the Department of Transport. Back-office roles include payroll and HR services.
Secretary of State for Transport, Phillip Hammond says a privatised SSC would be one of small number handling government back-office work.
Staff that transfer to the new private contractor would, according to a Department spokeswoman, have their conditions protected under the TUPE process.
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, NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 – British High Commissioner Nic Hailey says the Independent Electoral and Boundaries (IEBC) needs to be given space to do its own housekeeping as it prepares to conduct the repeat presidential election.
The envoy told Capital FM News that leaders both from Jubilee and NASA should stop trying to dictate to the electoral body how it should run its affairs, in the wake of an explosive memo by the Commission Chairman Wafula Chebukati to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ezra Chiloba.
“I don’t know if this memo is real or not, I have seen stories both ways. But what I do know and I have talked to many in the Commission about this is that they are very clear that things need to change. The Supreme Court said the previous election was not good enough so they need to make the next one better,” he said.
“So what everyone needs to do now is to just give them a bit of space, let them work that through, let them work through the issues and then work out how to make the next one better than the last one,” he stated.
The electoral commission appears divided on who to blame for last month’s presidential election that was cancelled, but Hailey emphasized that he is optimistic it will be able to hold the fresh poll ordered by the Supreme Court.
“They made it pretty clear that there will be an election in 39 days and one of the things that struck me about this country is that Kenyans have an amazing ability to do things at short notice so I have got a lot of confidence in the IEBC,” he said.
He also stressed the need for the Commission to make the needed changes so as to hold subsequent election transparently.
“Leaders on both sides have tried to remake the IEBC. They said the Commission needs to change, these people need to change. I think actually everyone needs to give the IEBC space and just let it get on and work out how to make the next election better than the last one,” he stated.
He further lauded the Supreme Court ruling that nullified the August 8 Presidential election.
“The Supreme Court ruling was a huge statement about the strength of Kenya’s institutions. Clearly what needs to happen now is people need to work out what the ruling says that they need to do better next time and then of course the IEBC needs to work that through and also must have the space to organize a fresh election,” he stated.
NASA leader Odinga ruled out any possibility of participating in the fresh presidential election slated for October 17 before all the concerns are addressed.
Odinga was reacting to a leaked internal memo in which Chebukati tasks Chiloba with providing an explanation for the irregularities and illegalities that led to the nullification of the August 8 presidential poll.
He said the letter enumerated failures of the August 8 poll similar to the ones the opposition coalition presented in its presidential election petition which led to the nullification of the President Uhuru Kenyatta re-election.
The Jubilee Party rejected the team named by the Independent Commission to manage the fresh presidential election.
In a letter addressed to the Commission on Wednesday, the party’s Secretary General Raphael Tuju said some officials in the team appointed by IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati are known to be partisan.
Tuju singled out the head of the special team named to oversee the election – Deputy CEO in charge of Support Services, Marjan Hussein Marjan, who has been named Project Coordinator – as one such individual.
In his letter, Tuju argues that Marjan and his team cannot be trusted to deliver a credible election.


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KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to cover social security for workers in the informal sector, Nepali migrant workers abroad and those engaged through self-employment.
Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Sher Bahadur Kunwar has pledged to bring those sectors on board the social security criteria.
Minister Kunwar said the social security scheme would be made conducive to the workers.
Hinting at amendments to the schemes unveiled by the Social Security Fund, Minister Kunwar argued that no one will be left behind since the criteria of the social security scheme has been extended.
He further said that the family members of the workers would be encouraged towards entrepreneurship development by extending the Fund’s horizon.
Fund’s Chairman and Secretary at the Ministry, Yek Narayan Aryal, said the employees and employers should not hesitate to join the social security scheme since the Fund has been offering the contributors with attractive facilities.
Likewise, Executive Director of Fund Kapil Mani Gyawali said that the contributors’ spouse will get medical expenses and the contributors will also get medical expenses for the chronic disease.
Meanwhile, the Fund has established its offices in Butwal and Nepalgunj.
This is the fourth office of the Fund after Biratnagar and Simara and the office will be established in Pokhara in the near future.
Presently, 17,507 employers and 375,904 employees have been enlisted in the Fund and a total of Rs 26 billion has been collected from them.

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The recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment of Robarts v Antoni NO (327/2013)  ZASCA 64 underlines once again the need to properly record any and all agreements relating to your property.
Sea views and servitudes: Neighbours at war
In writing or invalid
“A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on” (Samuel Goldwyn)
On appeal however, the SCA disagreed, holding that B had failed to prove the existence of a valid agreement by A to register a height servitude. No oral agreement had been proved and in any event our law requires any agreement for the alienation of “any interest in land” – such as the exchange of rights in this case - to be in writing and signed by both parties.
Save your sea view!
Saving your sea view could be as simple as agreeing with your neighbour to register a “height servitude” – but take advice before you agree to anything relating to your property to make sure that your agreement is in fact valid and enforceable.
Jack Crook (LLB Lond, LLB Rhod) is the author of LawDotNews, a monthly newsletter which is personalised and e-mailed to your firm's clients compliments of your firm. DotNews has also just launched a new suite of “Marketing and Communication Strategy” services incorporating the provision of Websites, Blogs and Social Media services, integrated with your client newsletters. Readers are welcome to contact Jack, or visit his web site at www.dotnews.co.za for further details.

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27 Oct , 2017 Brooke Heinz
Koo Gyo-hwan shines as transgendered Jane, a woman whose connection to young runaway So-hyun serves as the basis for this Korean drama.
7 Oct , 2017 Brooke Heinz
Video game films are cursed in the West but it’s a different story in Japan. How does Japan get it right and what makes these adaptations ‘good’?
2 Oct , 2017 Brooke Heinz
Lee Byung-hun stars in A Single Rider, a drama about a disgraced Korean financier who travels to Australia in search of his estranged family.
29 Aug , 2017 Brooke Heinz
One of several Hong Sang-soo films to grace cinema screens in 2017, The Day After continues the filmmaker’s thematic reflection over infidelity.
7 Jul , 2017 Brooke Heinz
Hime-Anole’s flips the switch from slice-of-life romantic drama to violent and murderous thriller almost effortlessly and makes it work.
29 Jun , 2017 Brooke Heinz
Filmed in the busiest maternity hospital in the world, Motherland is a profoundly humane documentary about Manila’s disadvantaged mothers.
28 Jun , 2017 Brooke Heinz
Featuring a huge all-star cast of Japanese acting talent, Lee Sang-il’s Rage is more than just a multi-narrative murder mystery.
27 Jun , 2017 Brooke Heinz
Brooke Heinz caught up with one of South Korea’s modern masters, director Bong Joon-ho, at Sydney Film Festival where they talked about his new film, Okja.
22 Jun , 2017 Brooke Heinz
Bong Joon-ho’s (Memories of Murder, Snowpiercer) much buzzed about new film, Okja, is the acclaimed filmmaker’s most ambitious project to date.
14 Jun , 2017 Brooke Heinz
Hong Kong veteran Kara Hui stars in her final action film, Mrs K, a playful and fun fusion of Asian action-thriller and American crime cinema.
21 Feb , 2017 Brooke Heinz
South Korea’s foremost queer filmmaker, Leesong Hee-il, directs the One Night and Two Days Trilogy, premiering in Australia for the first time at MGFF 2017.
20 Nov , 2016 Brooke Heinz
Rising female filmmaker, Satoko Yokohama, glimpses into the life of small-time actors in Japanese film and theatre with her slice-of-life film, The Actor.


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Delve into the heart of Chinese spiritual tradition on a private day tour from Xi’an, uncovering the secrets of Taoism at the majestic Chongyang Palace and the historic Louguantai temple. This personalized journey will transport you beyond the ordinary, offering a unique glimpse into ancient practices, breathtaking architecture, and serene natural landscapes.
1. The Enchanting Chongyang Palace:
Your adventure begins at the Chongyang Palace, nestled amidst the Qinling Mountains. Ascend the majestic steps and be greeted by centuries of history. Witness the impressive architectural complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about its significance as a royal retreat and Taoist center. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories about emperors, scholars, and Taoist masters who once walked these very grounds.
2. The Legacy of the Founders of Taoism:
At the foot of the mountain lies Louguantai, considered the birthplace of Taoism. This ancient temple complex was established by Lao Tzu and Lü Buwei, the legendary figures who laid the foundation for this philosophical and religious tradition. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the temple grounds, wander through serene courtyards, and admire the intricate carvings and sculptures that tell stories of Taoist teachings.
3. Witnessing Ancient Rituals and Practices:
Gain a deeper understanding of Taoist beliefs and practices by observing traditional rituals and ceremonies. You might witness Tai Chi demonstrations, calligraphy sessions, or even incense burning ceremonies. Your guide will explain the significance of these rituals and answer any questions you have about Taoism’s core principles like balance, harmony, and living in accordance with nature.
4. A Journey Through Nature’s Embrace:
Both Chongyang Palace and Louguantai boast stunning natural settings. Lush gardens adorned with vibrant flowers, tranquil ponds reflecting the sky, and majestic mountains framing the landscape will provide moments of peace and rejuvenation. Breathe in the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and feel your worries melt away as you connect with the tranquility of the surroundings.
5. A Delicious Encounter with Local Flavors:
Savor a delightful lunch featuring authentic Xi’an cuisine. Enjoy regional specialties prepared with fresh, local ingredients, offering a taste of the city’s rich culinary heritage. This break will be a chance to relax, reflect on your experiences, and delve deeper into conversations with your guide about Chinese culture and traditions.
6. A Personalized Experience Tailored to You:
The beauty of a private tour lies in its flexibility. Whether you’re particularly interested in Taoist philosophy, ancient architecture, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, your guide will tailor the itinerary to your preferences. Discuss your interests beforehand, and let them craft a unique experience that resonates with you.
Unveiling the ancient wisdom of Taoism amidst breathtaking landscapes and historical sites, this private day tour offers a truly enriching experience unlike any other. From witnessing traditional rituals to immersing yourself in serene natural surroundings, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of this philosophy and its enduring legacy. Remember, this is just a starting point – personalize your tour to delve deeper into specific aspects of Taoism that resonate with you. So, embark on this unique journey and discover the transformative power of Taoism for yourself.
- Q: What’s included in the tour price?
A: The tour price typically covers transportation, entrance fees, lunch, and the guide’s services. However, it’s best to check with the specific tour operator for confirmation.
- Q: Can I customize the itinerary?
A: Absolutely! The beauty of a private tour is its flexibility. Discuss your interests with the operator beforehand, and they can tailor the itinerary to your preferences, focusing on specific aspects of Taoism or the sites themselves.
- Q: What level of physical fitness is required?
A: Moderate fitness is recommended as there will be some walking involved, especially at Chongyang Palace. However, the pace can be adjusted to your comfort level.
- Q: Are there any cultural sensitivities to be aware of?
A: It’s always respectful to dress modestly when visiting religious sites. Be mindful of noise levels and avoid disturbing others engaged in rituals or meditation.
- Q: What language is the tour conducted in?
A: Most operators offer tours in English, but other languages might be available upon request. Make sure to inquire with the operator beforehand.
- Q: Are there any additional costs to consider?
A: You might need to pay for personal expenses like souvenirs, drinks, or gratuities for the guide. Check with the operator for clarity.
- Q: How do I book the tour?
A: Research reputable tour operators in Xi’an and compare their offerings and prices. Read reviews and choose the one that best suits your needs and budget. Most operators allow online booking through their websites.


- 1 Why is my electric scooter not working?
- 2 Which brake is safest to use in a scooter?
- 3 How do I reset my electric scooter M365?
- 4 How do I reset my electric scooter?
- 5 Where is the reset button on my electric scooter?
- 6 How can I speed up my electric scooter?
- 7 How do you remove the speed limiter on a electric scooter?
Why is my electric scooter not working?
Check the battery and charger. If the electric scooter does not run check the motor because the motor is the power source. Because of excessive riding or doing stunts may cause the problems. If the indicator does not work properly change the charger and then try again.
Which brake is safest to use in a scooter?
Don’t ever forget: The front brake on your scooter can supply 70 percent or more of its stopping power. The single most important skill you can learn is to brake effectively by using both brakes every time you want to slow down. Always apply both the front and the rear brakes at the same time.
How do I reset my electric scooter M365?
Hard Reset XIAOMI MiJia M365
- To start XIAOMI scooter must be turned off, if not press Power Key, and hold it until MiJia M365 display is blacked out.
- Now you need to use both hands, and press Power Button, Throttle and Brake Lever simultaneously.
- Hold them all for over 3 seconds.
How do I reset my electric scooter?
Problem 3: How Do I Reset My Electric Scooter?
- Place your electric scooter on a level, flat surface.
- Turn off the scooter and wait for about 5 minutes.
- Press the ‘ reset ‘ button to switch it on again.
- Now, the power switch should get illuminated, and it should work smoothly.
The reset button (on the left side of the battery box) will automatically trip and turn off the power if the motor is overloaded.
How can I speed up my electric scooter?
The Simple Tips to Increase Your Electric Scooter’s Speed
- First, Remove the Scooter’s Speed Limiter.
- Modify the Firmware.
- Upgrade the Existing Battery.
- Add Another Battery.
- Add Two More Batteries.
- Change the Sprockets.
- Rewind the Motor.
- Is a 15 Mph ( Speed ) Too Fast for an Electric Scooter?
How do you remove the speed limiter on a electric scooter?
On Uscooters and E -Twow Booster versions the speed limit can be completely removed by following these steps:
- Turn on the display.
- Press and hold the electronic brake (the one from the handle).
- Press the POWER button.
- Move to P3 (sport option) using the LIGHT button.
- Press the S (SET) button.


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A Review by Nandi Jasentuliyana
The writer is the former Deputy Director-General of the United Nations.
LOS ANGELES, USA (IDN) — Love, heartache, and euphoria wrapped in a treasure trove of the author’s life experiences narrated within these pages depict the lonely abyss and the dizzy heights of glory that people experience.
In ‘Lessons Learnt’, Pramuk Manchanayaka ‘has brought forth a wonderfully written, captivating publication that affirms the depth of humanity’s relationship.
The author introduces himself as a son of three continents a Sri Lankan, born and raised in Australia and now living in the United States. He readily admits that he has no special credentials to write on a highly psychology-oriented subject but points out that he experienced and lived through the subject matter covered in the book. It is written by an engineer who is a qualified business major and shares his life’s experience with the reader.
In outlining his motivations to write the book, he points out how he has felt the highest of highs in life and has lived the lowest that life has to offer from both of which he has learnt valuable lessons and his basic idea is to share these lessons with the reader and enrich their lives with the experiences narrated in the book.
In his detailed preface, he outlines the style and structure of the book, his motivations for writing it and who should read it. It is written in a manner to serve as an instructive book for the reader’s guidance.
I thought that when I first read the title much of it would be his personal story but having read it, I feel that the author has used his experiences to explain to the reader what they need to understand about human relationships. It’s impossible to write without being influenced in some way by your life experiences, whether intentionally or not.
But the writer, has mined value from his experiences rather than blindly led by them. It is analytical than descriptive. Most of the evidence he gives us is anecdotal, which is my favourite kind to read. I can’t really speak to how scientifically valid it is, but it sure makes for engrossing reading.
This is a broad-based book for those seeking change in life. Maybe you’re at a place where you know a new direction is needed and you just don’t know how to go about starting. This book which encompasses mental growth, physical growth, and emotional growth is the right place to begin.
In this book you will learn about: mindfulness, anger management, getting rid of fear, learning to forgive, Love, relationships, and parenthood, Career building and escaping the rat race.
Some of these are easy to follow and only if we are conscious of them and others are not easy or come naturally to us. In life we keep making the same mistake over and over again.
We condition our hearts and mind to react the same way regardless of the consequences and often we consider it the right reaction even though it repeatedly brings undesired results.
But some of the mistakes can be avoided only if we are aware of them and that is the purpose of the authors pointers. Others more challenging require training our mind to reprogram the reactions that we are used to in a given situation in life. This book was written in the hopes of helping each reader. The more you read the more curious you become.
He points out how when his world has collapsed around him, he went on to find solace in gaining the one thing he wanted most, a meaningful and strong relationship with his son Seth.
These he notes are things that experts in human relations write about but yet he feels he can pass on a valuable guidance emanating from those experiences as how to deal with some of life’s challenges.
This book offers hope, help and direction to interested readers. Many people are just stuck wondering “What the heck am I even doing? Am I existing or living”? Written with depth, purpose, and authenticity, an essential. read for anyone who is lost, struggling, or in need of inspiration and truth.
It’s incredible how one book can change your perspective on life. Millions of people around the world have—and continue to—improve their lives based on Dale Carnegie’s book “How to Win Friends and Influence People”.
The message behind Pramuk’s book he says is to “help others to not only believe in yourself but to also keep your hope and dreams alive. But also, just more than that, I want to be an encouragement to any person out there that has struggled with depression, suicidal thoughts as well as lost hope. I hope my book inspires you and motivates you to never give up”.
Pramuk has given us a delightful book of considerable importance, a carefully crafted in conversational manner, a much-needed study introducing a well-presented set of new, even if debatable, ideas on man relationships. While some may disagree, I am confident it will be an enriching read for anyone interested in the interpersonal fellowship. [IDN-InDepthNews – 23 September 2022]
Image: Cover of the book, ‘Lessons Learnt’.
IDN is the flagship agency of the Non-profit International Press Syndicate.
This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence. You are free to share, remix, tweak and build upon it non-commercially. Please give due credit.

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By Carla Capalbo
This easy recipe is perfect for a relaxed summer’s lunch when green beans and tomatoes are abundant and full of flavour.
Steam or boil the beans until they are cooked the way you like them. Remove the beans from the pan and refresh under cold running water. Chop them into 2-cm / 1-in pieces.
In a large frying pan, he

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Iron Deficiency Anemia: Everything you need to know
Do you live in Ottawa? I you looking to find out about Iron Deficiency Anemia?
If so, you are in the right place.
Today I will talk about iron-deficiency anemia, its prevalence, what it is, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications and treatment.
In This Article:
- Chapter 1: Prevalence Of Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Chapter 2: What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia?
- Chapter 3: What Causes Iron Deficiency Anemia?
- Chapter 4: What Are the Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anaemia?
- Chapter 5: How Is Iron-Deficiency Anaemia Diagnosed?
- Chapter 6: What Are the Potential Health Complications of Iron Deficiency Anemia?
- Chapter 7: How Is Iron-Deficiency Anaemia Treated?
Let’s start by looking at the prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia.
Chapter 1: Prevalence Of Iron Deficiency Anemia
According to Health Canada, around 20% of women and 50% of pregnant women are iron deficient, while only 3% of men are iron deficient in Canada.
According to the World Health Organisation, the prevalence of anemia should be less than 5% and is defined as a moderate problem if the prevalence is 20% to 39.9% and a severe problem when the prevalence is 40.0% or higher.
Therefore, by definition, there are populations in Canada where iron deficiency anemia is undoubtedly a public health problem.
The question is: If you have an iron deficiency, what can you do about it?
Well, that is where this guide comes in.
Let’s now talk about what iron deficiency anemia is.
Chapter 2: What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Anemia occurs when you have a level of red blood cells (RBCs) in your blood that is lower than normal.
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, and it occurs when your body doesn’t have enough of the mineral iron.
Your body needs iron to create a protein called hemoglobin.
This protein is responsible for transporting oxygen to your body’s tissues, essential to function effectively.
When there isn’t enough iron in your bloodstream, the rest of your body can’t get the oxygen it needs.
Let’s now look at the causes of Iron deficiency anemia.
Chapter 3: What Causes Iron Deficiency Anemia?
1. Low Iron Intake
Consuming too little iron over an extended period can create a shortage in your body.
Foods such as meat, eggs, and some green leafy vegetables are high in iron.
Because iron is imperative during rapid growth and development, pregnant women and young children may require even more iron-rich foods.
People who follow vegetarian and vegan diets are at risk of iron deficiency anemia.
2. Pregnancy or Blood Loss Due to Menstruation
In women of childbearing age, the most prevalent causes of iron deficiency anemia are heavy menstrual bleeding and blood loss during childbirth.
3. Internal Bleeding
Specific medical conditions can cause internal bleeding, leading to iron deficiency anemia. Examples include a stomach ulcer, Intestinal polyps, or colon cancer.
Frequent use of pain relievers, such as aspirin, can also cause bleeding in the stomach.
4. Inability to Absorb Iron
Certain disorders that affect the intestines can also interfere with how your body absorbs iron.
Even if you consume plenty of iron-rich foods in your diet, the following conditions may limit iron absorption:
Chapter 4: What Are the Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anaemia?
The symptoms of iron deficiency anemia can be very mild at first, and you may not even notice them.
According to the American Society of Hematology (ASH), most people don’t apprehend they have mild anemia until they have a blood test.
The symptoms of moderate to severe iron deficiency anemia include:
- general fatigue
- pale skin
- shortness of breath
- strange cravings to eat items that aren’t food, such as dirt, ice, or clay
- a tingling or crawling feeling in the legs
- tongue swelling or soreness
- cold hands and feet
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- brittle nails
- hip or lower back pain
Chapter 5: How Is Iron-Deficiency Anaemia Diagnosed?
Your doctor can diagnose anemia with blood tests.
A Complete Blood Count
A Complete Blood count (CBC) test is usually the first test a doctor will use.
A CBC test measures the amount of all components of the blood, including:
- red blood cells (RBCs)
- white blood cells (WBCs)
The CBC test provides information about your blood that helps diagnose iron deficiency anemia. This information includes:
- the hematocrit level, which is the percent of blood volume that is made up of RBCs
- the hemoglobin level
- the size of your RBCs
In iron deficiency anemia, the hematocrit and hemoglobin levels are low.
Also, RBCs are usually smaller in size than normal.
A family doctor usually performs a CBC test as part of an annual physical examination.
It’s a good indicator of a person’s overall health and may be performed routinely before surgery.
This test is useful to diagnose this type of anemia since most individuals with an iron deficiency don’t realize it.
Anaemia can usually be confirmed with a CBC test.
Your doctor might order additional blood tests to determine how severe your anemia is and assist in identifying treatments, including:
- Iron level in your blood
- Ferritin levels – Ferritin is a protein that helps with iron storage in your body. Low levels of ferritin indicate low iron storage.
- Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)
- Transferrin – Transferrin is a protein that transports iron. A TIBC test determines the amount of transferrin that’s carrying iron.
What if you have symptoms of low iron, but your doctor says your test results are normal?
Check your ferritin test result if you suspect low or high iron levels. The ideal range of ferritin is 50 to 70 ng/ml.
Let’s now look at the potential health complications of low iron.
Chapter 6: What Are the Potential Health Complications of Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Most cases of iron deficiency anemia are mild and don’t cause complications.
The condition can usually be easily corrected.
However, if anemia or iron deficiency is untreated, it can lead to other health problems, including:
1. Rapid or Irregular Heartbeat
When you’re anemic, your heart has to pump more blood to make up for the small amount of oxygen that can lead to an irregular heartbeat. It can lead to heart failure or an enlarged heart in severe cases.
2. Pregnancy Complications
In severe cases of iron deficiency, a child may be born prematurely or with a low birth weight.
Most pregnant women take iron supplements as part of their prenatal care to prevent this from happening.
3. Delayed Growth in Infants and Children
Infants and children who are severely deficient in iron may experience a delay in their growth and development.
They may also be more likely to experience infections.
Let’s now see how to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Chapter 7: How Is Iron-Deficiency Anaemia Treated?
Treating iron deficiency anemia is a stepwise approach.
Step 1: Rule Out Any Medically Serious Reasons For Anemia
Medically serious reasons may be due to internal bleeding, including the following, stomach ulcer, Intestinal polyps, or colon cancer.
Step 2: Identify and Treat Any Functional Reasons For Anemia
Functional reasons for anemia include the following:
- Low Iron Intake, such as a vegetarian or vegan diet
- Low stomach acid
- Celiac Disease
- Non-celiac gluten sensitivity
Step 3: Iron Supplementation
Iron supplementation will be necessary for people eating a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Short-term iron supplementation is sometimes necessary after the other above reasons have been resolved.
Now It’s Over To You
Now I would like to hear from you.
Which part of the guide did you find most useful?
Or maybe I did not mention a question regarding iron deficiency anemia.
Either way, let me know by leaving a comment below right now.
Do You Need Help?
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. Please do not apply this information without first speaking with your doctor.


text: Long playing stereo record album jacket and disk of "O.V. Wright Memphis unlimited". [Cover page]: "O.V. Wright Memphis unlimited". Background of cover page is a photographic image of a railcar wheel. [Page 2]: Back cover page shows the title of the album, credits, and song lists for both sides one and two of record. Credits read, "Producer: Willie Mitchell. Engineer: Willie Mitchell. Vocal backgrounds: Rhodes, Chalmers & Rhodes. Horn section: Wayne Jackson -- trumpet; Andrew Love -- tenor; Ed Logan -- tenor; James Mitchell -- baritone sax; Jack Hale -- trombone. Rhythm section: Howard Grimes -- drums; Lerow Hodges -- bass; Charles Hodges -- organ and piano; Teenie Hodges -- guitar; Archie Turner -- piano; Michael Allen -- piano. String section: the Memphis strings. Recorded at: Royal Recording Studios 1320 South Lauderdale; Memphis, Tennessee 38118".; [Page 3]: Side A of disc reads: "Back beat records 'Memphis unlimited' O.V. Wright. Stereo Side A; BBLX-72 (BBLX-72-A) 1. I've been searching (E. Randle) Jec Pub. Co. (BMI) 2:34. 2. Nothing comes to a sleeper (E. Randle) Jec Pub. Co. (BMI) 3:15. 3. The only thing that saved me (D. Carter/J. Shaw) Lonnie Kaufman music pub. co. (BMI) 2:30. 4. He's my son (Just the same) (D. Malone) Don music co. (BMI) 2:44. 5. You must believe in yourself (J. Copland/D. Malone) Don music co. (BMI) 2:41. 6. Lost in the shuffle (D. Randle) Jec pub. co. (BMI) 3:22". [Page 4]: Side B of disc reads: "Back beat records 'Memphis unlimited' O.V. Wright. Stereo Side B; BBLX-72 (BBLX-72-B) 1. I'd rather be (Blind, cripple and crazy) (C. Hodges/D. Malone/D. Carter) Jec pub. co. (BMI) 2:41. 2. Please forgive me (C. Hodges/D. Malone/D. Carter) Jec Pub. Co. (BMI) 4:01. 3. Are you going where I'm coming from (E. Wright/D. Malone) Don music co. (BMI) 3:08. 4. Ghetto child (J. Copeland/D. Malone) Don music co. (BMI) 3:15. 5. Memory Blues (D. Malone) Don music co. (BMI) 3:28. 6. I'm going home (to live with God) (Trad. - arr. by Willie Mitchell) Jec pub. co. (BMI) 2:40".; [Page 5]: Background of a light salmon color with a centered photographic image of a family in a field. The bottom right corner reads "ABC/Dunhill records" and the ABD records logo. [Page 6]: Exactly the same as page 5.


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The 'SafetyRating' accounts for 40% of the WealthCheck score and is an assessment of the following components:
Holdings in your Portfolio
Minimise the impact of market movements by having a diversified portfolio consisting of more than 15 holdings. ETFs are considered to consist of 10 holdings.
Distribution of Holdings
Ensures even distribution of holdings, with a penalty if a single holding makes up more than 25% of your Portfolio.
Holdings Considered Lower Risk
A measure of the number of holdings considered lower risk in your portfolio, such as holdings listed in the ASX100, ETFs, cash, interest rate securities and convertible notes.
A score based on the different types of asset classes in your Portfolio (e.g. Australian shares, International shares, fixed interest and ETFs).
How to improve my WealthCheck score or SafetyRating?
Log into your account and click on the WealthCheck and SafetyRating icons located on your dashboard for more information on how to improve your scores. An example of this area is below.

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Charles Goldberg also finds the therapeutic-musical mix a religious experience.
(February 21, 2023 / JNS) Charles Goldberg, a Lubavitcher Chassid, refers to his latest project, “Recovery,” as “a video that can save lives.”
“I’m a clinical psychotherapist, but in order to ensure my mom is proud of me, I’m also a professional rapper,” said Goldberg, 35, who lives and practices in Cherry Hill, N.J., and whose stage name is “HARDCHARLiE,” told JNS.
Goldberg specializes in mental health and addiction, and many of his clients are Chassidim and their children. “This population—my family—hits particularly close to home,” he said. “The notion that there are Jews suffering from this debilitating disease is unacceptable to me.”
So the therapist partnered with videographer Dov Ber Gurewicz and social-media star Meir Kalmanson (Meir Kay, YouTube following 324,000), who plays the protagonist. Goldberg told JNS that the video both spotlights addiction in the Jewish community and avoids hyperbole and cliché.
“It is an accurate depiction of what alcoholism and recovery look like within the family system,” he said.
‘The opposite of addiction is connection’
Goldberg told JNS that the song combines the viewpoints of both addicts and therapists. “I took the real-life perspectives of alcoholics I’ve worked with, as well as my own experiences in addiction, and captured them lyrically,” he said. “This message can be life-changing to so many people, and it is presented through a medium that is accessible and relatable to basically everyone on the planet.”
Scientific research with rats and addictive substances has shown that community is an important factor in fighting addiction. The more rats were given options other than addictive substances and the more they had other rats around, the better their chances of survival, according to Goldberg.
“The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection,” he told JNS. “This is why a Chabad House or a Jewish community is literally everything to keeping Jews safe. To this day, there has never been anything found to be more effective at helping people get sober than a 12-step fellowship like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.”
The meetings themselves aren’t transformative, but the healing happens due to the relationships, according to Goldberg.
“Where else can a person go to find other addicts like themselves and find acceptance? Where else can Jews go to ideally find acceptance other than a Jewish community—a Chabad house or a shul,” he said.
The right form for this message was rap, said Goldberg: “It is the only musical genre that requires no talent whatsoever to create. This is both a good thing and a bad thing.” The barrier to entry is low, he noted, but the lyrics can be very hateful and violent.
“Rap is also great because there are more lyrics in a rap song than in any other genre,” he said. “This allows for deep meaning and stories to be conveyed in a cohesive, direct manner that other genres of music lack space for.”
It’s also a religious experience—imitatio Dei, or following the Divine example—to the rapping psychotherapist.
“God used words to create and heal. Human beings, who are made in God’s image, have the same capacity to speak things into creation,” he said. “Our words hold immense transformative power and utilizing them in a rap allows for a deeper impact than other forms of music.”


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If everything had gone as planned, I Used To Go Here– a new indie comedy about returning back to where you went to college- would have made its debut at SXSW earlier this year. But along with a bunch of other films, that obviously didn’t happen due to the pandemic.
I Used To Go Here follows a 35 year-old writer going back to her alma mater to give a lecture following the less-than-stellar release of her first book. According to the synopsis: “With her book tour canceled and her ego deflated, Kate wonders if returning to her old college as a published author might give her the morale boost she sorely needs. Instead, she falls into a comical regression – from misadventures with eccentric twenty-year-olds to feelings of jealousy toward her former professor’s new favorite student.”
The film stars Gillian Jacobs, and also features appearances by other comedy faces including Kate Micucci and Jorma Taccone. Taccone also produced the film along with fellow members of The Lonely Island Andy Samberg and Aliva Schafer. The film was written and directed by Kris Rey.
I Used To Go Here hits theaters and On Demand on August 7th.


text: Welcome to the Jefferson Township Public Schools' Art Department. The study of the arts promotes interdisciplinary experiences which aid students in the integration of ideas, concepts and processes, and in a holistic perception of their world. Students learn to classify art works by historical period, style and genre, and to view and understand them within a historical perspective. A greater understanding of diverse cultures is reflected in the arts. Students build art skills and acquire appreciation concepts, which can be used independently throughout their lives. We believe it is vital that we provide experiences to students that will instill a life-long love for, appreciation of, and involvement in the arts. Students of the arts will be better prepared to appropriately participate in the present and contribute to the future.


As a way to promote downtown businesses and eateries, Main Street Covington is working with area shops and restaurants on "Love for Mom," Day, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
There's nothing a termite likes more than a damp, dark place rich.
The Board of Commissioners is preparing to vote on whether to allow SRG Global to carry out testing around its Covington plant to determine the extent of chemical contamination after a 2013 test revealed trichloroethylene (TCE) in the groundwater.
A new proposal to cap county attorney fees at $800,000 could help bring the county's legal spending within the upper range of other Georgia counties, but it would also be a significant budget increase at a time of severe financial constraints and is already facing pushback from critics.
The strains of '80s and '90s classic rock will be heard over lunch in downtown Covington beginning Thursday, May 7, with the launch of the 25th season of Concerts on the Square.
Superior Court Judge Horace J. Johnson, Jr., Alcovy Judicial Circuit, Covington, became President-Elect of the Council of Superior Court Judges on Friday, and his term will run through April 30, 2016.
One of the first items on Newton County School Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey's agenda for the 2015-16 school year was filling the vacancies led by South Salem and Porterdale elementary schools principals Holly Dubois and Dr. Lizella Dodson, respectively.
Newton County faces some tough decisions for next year's budget with the Sheriff seeking a $6.2 million increase and county employees impatient for raises.
Newton County School System will hold its annual Kindergarten Round-Up during the week of May 4- May 7. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2015 (child must have been born on or before September 1, 2010) to register for the 2015-2016 school year. Parents should bring the prospective kindergarten student with them to the roundup so teachers can conduct screenings with the children.
A 30-year-old man was hospitalized after shooting himself in the leg Friday evening. But rather then end there, the story got more complicated, according to reports from the Covington Police Department.
The city will examine the possibility of building a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station and converting some of its fleet to run on CNG in an effort to save money and possibly even produce future revenue.
Newt Gingrich took Newton County Tuesday with overwhelming support, capturing 59.4 percent of the vote on his way to winning Georgia's primary with 48 percent of the vote.
A DOT worker was airlifted to Grady after falling from a bucket truck that was struck by a tractor trailer around 11 a.m.
A Lithonia teen was arrested Saturday afternoon after neighbors reported seeing him having sex with dogs.
Internationally-acclaimed author Sir Salman Rushdie will appear on the campus of Oxford College at 7 p.m. in the Oxford chapel. He will participate in a literary conversation on literature and the arts with Lucas Carpenter, PhD, Charles Howard Candler Professor of English at Oxford College and Christine Loflin, PhD, Oxford associate professor of English. A reception will follow immediately after in the Oxford College Library, where Rushdie will sign copies of his books, which will be on sale by the Oxford College Bookstore.
Two people were arrested Monday afternoon after an argument turned physical on Green Street.
Although the last person a Mattie's Call was issued for in Newton County was found safe, some aren't so lucky. So what exactly is the Mattie's Call and what does it mean for the citizens of Newton County.
Friday, Mar. 2, would have been Theodor Seuss Geisel's (otherwise known as Dr. Seuss) 108th birthday. In his memory, the Newton County Library held their annual reading of his most popular books in their meeting room.
Matt Bruno's head hung from exhaustion Thursday night as he walked back from the blaze for another air bottle and brief respite.
The General Mills Covington Community Action Council awarded more than $190,000 in grant money Friday to community organizations from Newton, Walton and Rockdale counties.
It all started with agriculture.
Cottonwood Farm is offering free composted horse manure to anyone who wants to benefit his garden.
A Newton County woman was arrested Thursday evening after allegedly stabbing her husband because he deleted a message on his phone.
A tornado watch for 67 counties across north and northwestern Georgia has been issued by the National Weather Servcie at Peachtree City until 5 a.m. Saturday, including Rockdale and Newton.


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Investigating Outer Hair Cell Motility with a Combination of External Alternating Electrical Field Stimulation and High-speed Image Analysis
A reliable method to investigate outer hair cell (OHC) motile responses, including electromotility, slow motility and bending, is described. OHC motility is elicited by stimulation with an external alternating electrical field, and the method takes advantage of high-speed image recording, LED-based illumination, and last generation image analysis software.
Evaluation of colonic motility in the guinea pig distal colon with the Gastrointestinal Motility Monitor (GIMM) is a straightforward and simple to learn approach to quantitatively evaluate propulsive motility in the gastrointestinal tract.
1Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 2Center for Molecular and Tumor Virology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 3Department of Microbiology and Immunology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 4Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
The phagokinetic motility track assay is a method used to assess the movement of cells. Specifically, the assay measures chemokinesis (random cell motility) over time in a quantitative manner. The assay takes advantage of the ability of cells to create a measurable track of their movement on colloidal gold-coated coverslips.
1Biomedical Engineering Department, Cornell University, 2Neurosurgical Laboratory for Translational Stem Cell Research, Weill Cornell Brain Tumor Center, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, 3Cell Morphology Department, Instituto de Investigacion Principe Felipe, 4Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University
We demonstrate that the over expression of epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) enhances the motility of neural stem cells(NSCs) using a novel agarose gel based microfluidic device. This technology can be readily adaptable to other mammalian cell systems where cell sources are scarce, such as human neural stem cells, and the turn around time is critical.
Numerous recent studies have identified mutations in synaptic proteins associated with brain pathologies. Primary cultured cortical neurons offer great flexibility in examining the effects of these disease-associated proteins on dendritic spine morphology and motility.
Recording Multicellular Behavior in Myxococcus xanthus Biofilms using Time-lapse Microcinematography
To study Myxococcus xanthus swarm behavior, we have designed a time-lapse microcinematography protocol that can be modified for different assays. It employs standard growth conditions adapted for microscopy, and yields reproducible results by the use of inexpensive, reusable silicone gaskets. We have used this method to quantify multicellular chemotaxis.
Here we demonstrate the newly developed I•Cryo kit for mouse sperm cryopreservation. Two-cell stage embryo development with frozen-thawed sperm was improved consistently in 5 mouse strains with the use of this kit. Over a 1.5 year period, 49 genetically modified mouse lines were archived by sperm cryopreservation with the I•Cryo kit and later successfully recovered by IVF.
Here are some highlights from the July 2011 Issue of Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE).
1Institut Cochin, Université Paris Descartes, CNRS (UMR 8104), 2Inserm, U1016, Paris, France
This protocol describes a method to image fluorescent T cells introduced into lymph node slices. The technique permits real-time analyses of T cell migration with traditional widefield fluorescence or confocal microscopes.
Isolation of lymphocytes using the Miltenyi MACs kit is a reliable way to purify cells from whole lymphoid tissue homogenates. Cells purified using the Miltenyi system are typically ≥ 96% pure. Here, we demonstrate the steps taken to isolate CD4+ T cells, one of the many kits offered by Miltenyi.
Two-photon imaging has uncovered lymphocyte motility and cellular interactions within the lymph node under basal conditions and durring an immune response 1. Here, we demonstrate adoptive transfer of T cells, isolation of lymph nodes, and imaging motility of CD4+ T cells in the explanted lymph node.
We present a novel method for microgavage of larval zebrafish utilizing standard embryo microinjection and stereomicroscopy equipment. We demonstrate that microgavage is a safe and efficient technique useful for delivering controlled amounts of diverse materials specifically into the larval zebrafish intestinal lumen.
Molecular shuttles consisting of functionalized microtubules gliding on surface-adhered kinesin motor proteins can serve as a nanoscale transport system. Here, the assembly of a typical shuttle system is described.
Functional Assessment of Intestinal Motility and Gut Wall Inflammation in Rodents: Analyses in a Standardized Model of Intestinal Manipulation
Postoperative ileus (POI) is a complication of abdominal surgery leading to increased morbidity and a prolonged hospital stay. Because prophylactic or therapeutic strategies are lacking intensified research is necessary. Therefore we established a standardized and feasible mouse model to investigate the pathophysiology of POI and to study potential therapeutic options.
This protocol describes the development of a microfluidic device for investigating bacterial chemotaxis in stable concentration gradients of chemoeffectors.
We present a procedure for forming a poly(ethylene glycol) self-assembled monolayer (PEG-SAM) on a silicon substrate with gold microelectrodes. The PEG-SAM is formed in a single step and prevents biofouling on silicon and gold surfaces. Electrophoresis is then used for patterning biomolecules down to the nanoscale.
This protocol utilizes a pull down assay to determine the levels of active RhoC GTPase within cells.
We describe a protocol for the microfabrication of the gradient-generating microfluidic device that can generate spatial and temporal gradients in well-defined microenvironment. In this approach, the gradient-generating microfluidic device can be used to study directed cell migration, embryogenesis, wound healing, and cancer metastasis.
A protocol for isolating and activating spermatids from male C. elegans is described here. Cutting the posterior end of male releases spermatids. The spermatids can be activated by addition of protease.
T lymphocyte migration occurs during homing to lymphoid organs, exit from the vasculature, and entering into peripheral tissues. Here, we describe a protocol that can be used to analyze T lymphocyte migration in vitro.
We provide a simple, semi-quantitative method to investigate biofilm formation in vitro. This method takes advantage of the Zeiss stemi 2000-C Dissecting Microscope (with camera attachment) to monitor both the timing and pattern of biofilm formation, as assessed by the development of wrinkled colonies.
Eggs and the extracellular coatings around eggs frequently release peptides, proteins and small molecules that communicate with sperm to guide them to the egg thereby promoting fertilization. Using frog sperm we describe and compare two classes of assays used to detect sperm chemoattraction – sperm accumulation assays and sperm tracking assays.
This is a protocol to isolate active full length Kinesin from Drosophila embryos for single-molecule biophysical studies. We show how to collect embryos, make the embryo lysate, and then polymerize microtubules (MTs). Kinesin is purified by immobilizing it on the MTs, spinning down the Kinesin-MT complexes, and then releasing the kinesin from the MTs via ATP addition.
Imaging G-protein Coupled Receptor (GPCR)-mediated Signaling Events that Control Chemotaxis of Dictyostelium Discoideum
Here, we describe detailed live cell imaging methods for investigating chemotaxis. We present fluorescence microscopic methods to monitor spatiotemporal dynamics of signaling events in migrating cells. Measurement of signaling events permits us to further understand how a GPCR-signaling network achieves gradient sensing of chemoattractants and controls directional migration of eukaryotic cells.
Key to understanding the morphogenetic processes that shape the early embryo is the ability to image cells at high resolution. We describe here a technique for labeling single cells or small clusters of cells in whole zebrafish embryos with membrane-targeted Green Fluorescent Protein.
Ubiquitination is a key posttranslational modification carried out by a set of three enzymes. Mutations of genes involved in this modification are associated with many different human diseases. Here, we describe protocols to detect protein ubiquitination in cultured cells in vivo and test tubes in vitro.
Aplysia californica neurons develop large growth cones in culture that are excellent for high-resolution imaging of growth cone motility and guidance. Here, we present a protocol for dissection and plating of Aplysia bag cell neurons as well as for setting up a chamber for live cell imaging.
Here we show our method to isolate mouse epidermal neural crest stem cells (EPI-NCSC). Technique involves micro-dissecting whisker follicles, isolating the bulge and placeing it into tissue culture. EPI-NCSC start to emigrate from bulge explants onto the substratum within 3 - 4 days.
A method to measure the persistence length or flexural rigidity of biopolymers is described. The method uses a kinesin-driven microtubule gliding assay to experimentally determine the persistence length of individual microtubules and is adaptable to actin-based gliding assays.
The ECIS/Taxis system is an automated, real-time assay that measures cellular chemotaxis. In this assay, cells move beneath a layer of agarose to arrive at a target electrode. Cellular movement is measured by the onset of resistance to AC current 0.
We describe a protocol for real-time videoimaging of neuronal migration in the mouse forebrain. The migration of virally-labeled or grafted neuronal precursors was recorded in acute live slices using wide-field fluorescent imaging with a relatively rapid acquisition interval to study the different phases of cell migration, including the durations of the stationary and migration phases and the speed of migration.
Here we describe a Schwann cell (SC) migration assay in which SCs are able to develop along extending axons.
Live Imaging of Cell Motility and Actin Cytoskeleton of Individual Neurons and Neural Crest Cells in Zebrafish Embryos
1Genetics Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2Department of Anatomy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 3Department of Zoology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 4Cell and Molecular Biology Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison
This protocol describes imaging of individual neurons or neural crest cells in living zebrafish embryos. This method is used to examine cellular behaviors and actin localization using fluorescence confocal time-lapse microscopy.
Visualization of Cortex Organization and Dynamics in Microorganisms, using Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence Microscopy
Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy is a powerful approach to observe structures close to the cell surface at high contrast and temporal resolution. We demonstrate how TIRF can be employed to study protein dynamics at the cortex of cell wall-enclosed bacterial and fungal cells.
Monitoring Dynamic Changes In Mitochondrial Calcium Levels During Apoptosis Using A Genetically Encoded Calcium Sensor
This protocol describes a method for real-time measurement of mitochondrial calcium fluxes by fluorescent imaging. The method takes advantage of a circularly permutated YFP-based dual-excitation ratiometric calcium sensor (ratiometric pericam-mt) selectively expressed in mitochondria.
Lipid Vesicle-mediated Affinity Chromatography using Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting (LIMACS): a Novel Method to Analyze Protein-lipid Interaction
To test the interaction of a protein with its target lipid we used MACS and Annexin V-conjugated magnetic beads and lipid vesicles synthesized from the target lipid and Annexin V-binding phosphatidylserine. Proteins bound to the target lipid are co-purified and analyzed after elution from the beads.
Here we demonstrate a method for inducing and recording the progress of a delayed type-hypersensitivity (DTH) reaction in the rat ear. This is followed by a demonstration of the preparation of rat ear tissue for two-photon imaging of the effector / memory T cell response.
Larval zebrafish represent the first vertebrate model system to allow simultaneous patch clamp recording from a spinal motor-neuron and target skeletal muscle. This video demonstrates the microscopic methods used to identify a segmental CaP motor-neuron and target muscle cells as well as the methodologies for recording from each cell type.
A novel approach that allows the high-resolution analysis of cancer cell interactions with exogenous hyaluronic acid (HA) is described. Patterned surfaces are fabricated by combining carbodiimide chemistry and microcontact printing.
A method to visualize and quantify F-actin barbed ends in neuronal growth cones is described. After culturing neurons on glass coverslips, cells are permeabilized with a saponin-containing solution. Then, a short incubation with the saponin buffer containing rhodamine-actin incorporates fluorescent actin onto free actin barbed ends.
In this video, we demonstrate the experimental techniques used to fabricate compliant, extracellular matrix (ECM) coated substrates suitable for cell culture, and which are amenable to traction force microscopy and observing effects of ECM stiffness on cell behavior.
Multicolor Time-lapse Imaging of Transgenic Zebrafish: Visualizing Retinal Stem Cells Activated by Targeted Neuronal Cell Ablation
In this video, techniques for multicolor confocal time-lapse imaging and targeted cell ablation are provided. Time-lapse imaging is used to monitor the behavior of multiple cell types of interest in vivo. Targeted cell ablation facilitates the study neural circuit function and cell-specific neuronal regeneration paradigms.
Models of tumor cell invasion into three-dimensional extracellular matrix better reflect the in vivo situation than two-dimensional motility assays. Using matrix invasion assays combined with confocal imaging of fluorescently-labeled cells, detailed information on invasion modes and the distinct contributions of leading versus following cells can be obtained.
In this report we demonstrate techniques that can be used to investigate the biology of the crayfish hindgut. We show how to dissect a crayfish abdomen and study the associated anatomy, physiology and modulation of activity. The peristaltic activity and strength of contractions are measured using a force transducer.
1Département Nociception et Douleur, Institut des Neurosciences Cellulaires et Intégratives, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), 2Departments of Anesthesiology and Pharmacology, Columbia University, 3Department of Anesthesiology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Viral vectors allow for targeted gene manipulation. We demonstrate a method for conditional gene expression or ablation in the mouse spinal cord, using stereotaxic injection of a viral vector into the dorsal horn, a prominent site of synaptic contact between primary somatosensory afferents and neurons of the central nervous system.
Evaluation of Cancer Stem Cell Migration Using Compartmentalizing Microfluidic Devices and Live Cell Imaging
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2Materials Science Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 3Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 4Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center and Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison
A compartmentalizing microfluidic device for investigating cancer stem cell migration is described. This novel platform creates a viable cellular microenvironment and enables microscopic visualization of live cell locomotion. Highly motile cancer cells are isolated to study molecular mechanisms of aggressive infiltration, potentially leading to more effective future therapies.
Recent advances in 2-photon microscopy have enabled real-time in situ imaging of live tissues in animal models, thereby enhancing our ability to investigate cellular behavior in both physiologic and pathologic conditions. Here, we outline the preparations required to perform intravital imaging of the mouse popliteal lymph node.
1Department of Pathology, New York University Langone School of Medicine, 2Program in Molecular Pathogenesis, Marty and Helen Kimmel Center for Biology and Medicine and Skirball Institute for Biomolecular Medicine, 3Laboratory of Molecular Immunogenetics, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 4Veteran Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System
This article describes a method to visualize formation of an HIV-1 envelope-induced virological synapse on glass supported planar bilayers by total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy. The method can also be combined with immunofluorescence staining to detect activation and redistribution of signaling molecules that occur during HIV-1 envelope-induced virological synapse formation.
A Galvanotaxis Assay for Analysis of Neural Precursor Cell Migration Kinetics in an Externally Applied Direct Current Electric Field
In this protocol we demonstrate how to construct custom chambers that permit the application of a direct current electric field to enable time-lapse imaging of adult brain derived neural precursor cell translocation during galvanotaxis.


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Weber easily won a July 31 Republican runoff after emerging from a wide-open primary field on May 29. He now faces former Rep. Nick Lampson, D-Beaumont, in a redrawn 14th Congressional District that now stretches along the Gulf Coast from the Louisiana border to Brazoria County.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is using automated phone calls to constituents in 25 targeted congressional districts with Republican lawmakers, including the Southwest Texas one held by freshman Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco of San Antonio.
A congressional race that has captured national attention will come into sharp focus next week when former U.S. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez of San Antonio faces state Rep. Pete Gallego of Alpine in the Democratic primary runoff. The winner will become the Democratic candidate to challenge Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco, a freshman San Antonio Republican who Read More
The endorsements come as a new phone survey taken by Rasmussen reports found that Romney had taken a narrow lead in the Texas Republican race with 32 percent of likely Republican primary voters’ support, compared to Rick Santorum’s 30 percent, Newt Gingrich’s 19 percent and fellow Texan Ron Paul’s 9 percent.
Former Texas representative Ciro Rodriguez is taking another swing at a spot in the House, after losing his seat to Republican Francisco “Quico” Canseco in 2010.
Rodriguez filed with the Federal Election Commission as a Democratic candidate for Texas’ 23rd district. This is his fifth run for Congress.
Texas Rep. Francisco Canseco is one of 10 congressmen who have already signed on to a program to get re-election help from the National Republican Congressional Committee. Canseco’s district, which stretches from San Antonio to El Paso County, was carried by President Obama in 2008, and the GOP freshman narrowly defeated a Democratic incumbent in a strong Republican year.


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For the common person, digital cameras are the tool of choice to snap footage of family and buddies, to report special occasions, and to capture photos of inspiring landscapes seen on holidays. Docs use water with a lightweight electrical present on your neck (or the world from which you sweat) to close up the pores. Despite that, the quality of the picture produced will not be able to beat the top quality photographs produced with a macro lens. Particular “macro” lenses are really helpful for the enthusiast however most digital cameras can settle for small screw on “shut-up” lenses which give further magnification.
It isn’t that you could’t differentiate between what’s actual & what’s reenacted in Shut-Up however the way its entire plot is executed, it makes you neglect that deception & allows you expertise it for what it’s...Read More

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