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TIPS FROM THE AKC’S CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER, DR. JERRY KLEIN
Throughout my career, one of the most common reasons dog owners give for bringing their dog in for care is due to ear problems. This is true even when they don’t realize that the problem is inside their dog’s ears. Here are some tips for noticing the signs of ear infections, how to treat them, and how to prevent them.
EXAMINING YOUR DOG’S EARS
Take a good look at both ears. Gently, but thoroughly lift each ear flaps and point them to the ceiling. Both ears should be similar in appearance and smell. A dog’s ears should look and smell clean, free from excessive discharge, and not bright red. They should never smell foul or “yeasty”.
CAUSES OF EAR PROBLEMS
There are a variety of causes of ear problems – including food allergies! Your veterinarian can help you identify the root problem. Possible causes of ear problems include:
- Parasites such as ear mites
- Foreign material
- Cysts or masses
- Hair build-up
- Moisture from swimming or baths
- Environmental Allergies
- Food allergies/sensitivities
- Irritation due to excessive cleaning of the ears
SYMPTOMS OF EAR PROBLEMS
Ear problems can have a variety of symptoms including:
- Painful when their ears are touched
- Pawing or scratching the ears
- Shaking or tilting the head
- Redness or inflammation on any part of the ear
- Foul, funky smell to the ear
TYPES OF EAR INFECTIONS
A dog’s ear canal can be divided into 3 general sections: the outer canal, the middle and the inner ear canal. The two types of ear infections are:
Outer ear infection (otitis externa). A waxy, yellow, or reddish-brown, or dark black-brown ear discharge can be a sign your dog has some sort of problem or infection, A problem like this requires prompt attention from your veterinarian because there can be many different causes of the discharge or inflammation. A prompt and accurate diagnosis will help decide the appropriate medication needed to effectively treat the underlying cause of the problem, so it doesn’t get worse.
Inner ear infection (otitis interna) or middle ear infection. An untreated external ear infection can easily lead to a very painful middle or inner ear infection, both of which mirror otitis externa symptoms as well as a reluctance to open the mouth or problems with balance or wobbliness. Some dogs may walk in circles or become nauseous.
Treating and cleaning ears are not the same thing. An owner can clean a normal healthy ear but only a veterinarian should attempt to diagnose or treat any ear that is unhealthy. Any ear that is inflamed, weepy or is painful must be seen by a veterinarian to diagnose the underlying issue properly and then to start appropriate treatment. Treating an external ear infection may require topical medications such as antibiotic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory medications, or a combination of topical and systemic oral medications. Chronic issues sometimes require surgery.
Treatment for middle or inner ear infections is more serious and extensive and should only be diagnosed and treated by a licensed veterinarian or surgeon as a dog’s ear drum and sense of hearing may be in jeopardy. Treatment may require antibiotics, flushing the ear by your vet, or surgery if the condition is serious
Sometimes it becomes easier to diagnose the cause by noticing if only one ear is affected or if it’s both ears. If both of your dog’s ears are affected and it is a chronic and difficult issue to treat, your dog may be experiencing a systemic cause for the problem, such as allergies or food sensitivities, especially if there are other itchy conditions elsewhere on the body, such as toes or paws or undersides.
CLEANIING A DOG’S EAR
An owner can clean a healthy ear on their dog when instructed properly and with the right tools. A dog’s ear canal goes down and then in. I always tell my clients that you can clean whatever you can visibly see: the inside of the ear leather (the pinna) and the downward visible part of the ear canal. You shouldn’t go digging deeply inwardly to excavate as you may either push material further down the canal or possible damage the sensitive ear drum. Remember, only clean what you can see.
To clean a dog’s ear, I recommend a cotton ball saturated with a vet-recommended ear cleaner. Wipe out the inside of the ear, never going too deep. Gently squeeze the ball and gently massage the base of the ears. Most dogs love this if their ears are not overly inflamed or painful. Since most vet-approved medications have some form of anti-inflammatory medication combined with other medications, subsequent cleaning of the ears tends to become easier, and your dog will generally tolerate them or even like the procedure. Allow the dog to shake their head which may bring material closer to the surface where you can see it and wipe it clean. Always read the label instructions and follow them exactly as directed.
It is never recommended to use cotton topped stick swabs to clean ears. I have seen the cotton dislodge and get stuck deep in the ear canal, requiring a trip to the emergency room to have it removed.
Though the internet is full of make your own concoctions to clean dog ears, it is always recommended to check with your veterinarian first. Some homemade remedies may clean an ear adequately for the short term but may cause long term concerns by significantly drying and altering the ear’s natural pH or flora. If used on an irritated or damaged ear, it could cause excessive pain and possibly more severe damage to sensitive tissues and the ear drum.
DO DIFFERENT BREEDS OR KIND OF DOGS REQUIRE MORE OR DIFFERENT EAR CARE?
Certain breeds or types of dogs tend to get more hair production in the ear canal or tend to produce more or heavier amounts of ear wax. This includes breeds such as Poodles, Schnauzers, Cocker Spaniels.
PREVENTING EAR PROBLEMS
The best way to prevent ear problems with your dog is to make it part of a routine checkup to look at your dog’s ears. Always remember to dry your dog’s ears every time they get wet, like after a bath or swimming, or place a cotton ball inside your dog’s ears at the start of the bath. Just remember to take them out when you’re done!

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Strategies to Improve Patient Safety
The Evidence Base Matures
Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine, v. 158, no. 5, part 2, Editorial, Mar. 2013, p. 350-352, W-173
Posted on RAND.org on March 01, 2013
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality commissioned a team led by investigators at RAND Health; Stanford University; the University of California, San Francisco; and Johns Hopkins University to reexamine the evidence behind key patient safety strategies (PSSs). Reexamination involved several systematic reviews that addressed the effectiveness of particular practices, paying attention to the importance of implementation, context, and any unintended consequences of safety interventions.

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Dancing with the stars dating rumors
Dancing with the stars 2014 winner is meryl davis since winning the dancing with the stars 2014 mirrorball trophy last month, meryl davis and maksim chmerkovskiy have been rumored to be. The dancing with the stars cast mates both but their romance isn’t new — the dancing duo have been dating off and romance rumors reached their peak. Adam rippon responds to 'dwts' rumors: he'd be ready and willing to be a contestant on dancing with the stars' upcoming all buzzworthy new dating. So how does josh norman go from sleeping on his brother mario's (3:04) so how does josh norman go from sleeping on his brother mario's couch with no direction in his life to shirtless on. Maksim chmerkovskiy weighs in on jennifer lopez & meryl davis dating rumors but is the “dancing with the stars” pro actually with any of them.
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Dancing with the stars dating/cheating rumors are already starting to heat up, but one couple that will most likely not have any sparks flying between them off the stage is bindi irwin and. Dancing with the stars couple mischa barton and artem chigvintsev are known for their striking rapport and have been facing dating rumors. 'dancing with the stars' val chmerkovskiy and amber rose fuel dating rumors with flirty dinner date dancing with the stars pro val chmerkovskiy and amber rose can do very little to squash. Dancing with the stars isn’t immune to rumors of cast members having secret here are 15 pairs of cast members who ended up dating on dancing with the stars 1. Romance rumors about “dancing with the stars” pro maksim chmerkovskiy and model kate upton were heating up last month after news that the two were reportedly dating.In almost every season of dancing with the stars, it's inevitable that a showmance will start to brew as some celebrity contestants will be rumored to be dating their dance partners. Dwts' rumer willis finally addresses the val chmerkovskiy dating rumors by caroline she had to keep up her rehearsals for dancing with the stars. More from entertainment tonight: the 'dancing with the stars' pro tells et, 'this show isn't about my dating life. Rumer willis takes dwts dating rumors ‘as a compliment’ rumer willis meets up with pro partner val chmerkovskiy at the dance studio on thursday afternoon (march 26. Kim kardashian and kanye west dating tmz dancing with the stars dating rumors dating sites for free in india are there any free dating apps. Sharna burgess is speaking out about those rumors she’s dating her ‘dancing with the stars’ partner josh norman. When you watch dancing with the stars, whom i met on dancing with the stars while we were dating, there were always rumors that parrish and chmerkovskiy. Emma slater may have been eliminated are emma slater & alek skarlatos dating after performed during switch-up week on dancing with the stars,.
It looks like maks' brother may have found love from the rumors flying around about the couple. There are always one or two partnerships on every season on dancing with the stars that involve rumors of romance, and i totally get it — the stars and their professional dancing partners. Sharna burgess and josh norman are keeping their chemistry confined to the ballroomwhile fans are already shipping the dancing with the stars rumors by anna.
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After much anticipation, last Friday night members joined us for the next instalment of our Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series, which would focus on the threat of terrorism. We were joined by panellists Commissioner Ian Dyson of the City of London Police, Dr Paul Martin OBE, a Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI, and Dr Tim Wilson, Director at the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St Andrews. The evening was chaired by ROSL member, Professor Eve Mitleton-Kelly.
To start our panellists spoke of the UK's strengths when it comes to counter-terrorism, strengths that have been demonstrated with the attacks the country has faced over the past 18 months. They were all quick to praise the way the UK's intelligence services work with other groups, and the coordination between the emergency services when incidents do occur – it took just eight minutes from the start of the Westminster Bridge attack to the terrorists being apprehended. The great work of community police officers was also rightly praised as being a crucial pair of eyes and ears into their localities.
But, does this all mean the UK is prepared for terrorism and will never need to fear an attack again?
Broadly speaking the consensus was yes, as one audience member pointed out it was incredible that the UK hadn’t faced more deadly attacks like the recent ones in Paris, or something similar to 9/11.
However, the UK still has a lot of areas for improvement, such as ensuring communication between services and their response time is the same level as it is in London. The attack at a pop concert in Manchester last year was a real eye opener for politicians, highlight the difference between the capital and the rest of the UK.
The constant development of terrorist methods is also a unending challenge to defending the country against terrorist attacks. As well as new methods of recruitment, new methods of attack like AI are being explored. Intelligence agencies have also noticed a growing trend for the more rudimentary methods such as cars and knives – objects everyone has access to, thus making it harder to monitor and stop. Various reasons were discussed for the reasons why people have chosen these more basic methods of terror, from ease of access to being more inconspicuous. But, the most interesting explanation put forward was that these forms of attack, is because of the more graphic footage and photos that come out of these attacks. Unlike with a bomb, there are more likely to be people nearby in order to capture the event as it is happening and with the power of social media, it can hit people in their homes.
Whilst practically the UK are very prepared, it was also questioned whether culturally and psychologically the UK was prepared. Looking back to the IRA attacks, it was pointed out that reactions were a lot more dampened – after all in 1974 many people still remembered the Blitz. The battle now is not just stopping terrorist attacks but ensuring the fear of one doesn’t stop people from going about their normal lives. Yet, on the flip side this subconscious level of fear keeps people alert to suspicious activities. So how does the government balance it?
Several hard hitting questions were asked from our audience which provoked a lot of debate among the panellists including: How are the intelligence agencies stopping radicalisation of young people, how does the UK compare to other European countries like France, how can citizens identify extremism without being accused of bigotry, and how exactly the UK has avoided a terrorist attack for so long?
The Royal Over-Seas League would once again like to thank the panellists for their stimulating discussion and we hope that they enjoy their year of Honorary Membership.

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Purplebricks banked more than £18m in fees for thousands of homes it did not sell last year according to this morning’s Daily Telegraph.
It says the agency withdrew 21,380 listings in 2019 as market jitters forced many buyers and sellers to stay put.
The paper cites housing market data firm TwentyCi as the source of the figures.
Purplebricks is quoted in the article saying: “We are very confident our customers understand our upfront fee model and know it gives them a much higher chance of selling, for a much lower cost.”
The agency is also quoted as suggesting that it had saved its successful customers over £150m in fees they would otherwise have paid to traditional agents


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Online FrankTALK with Sarah Bacaller
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Have you ever wondered how you could become an audiobook narrator? Sarah Bacaller is an audiobook narrator and PhD student. She has narrated audiobooks for the past four years and has participated in solo projects, duets and group performances – many of which have been published on both Audible and iTunes!
Join us for this exciting FrankTALK with Sarah Bacaller and she walks us through her experiences as an audiobook narrator and her take away tips and tricks of how you could get started too!
There aren’t many audiobook narrators in Australia, but with a love of literature and language, Sarah absolutely thrives on her work.
Sarah has narrated and co-narrated a number of works of Australian literature (recently, Seven Little Australians and a variety of works by C.J. Dennis, with My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin in the pipeline). Sarah is listed as a 'featured voice' on the Spoken Realms (audiobook publisher website). She has extensive experience in public speaking, both with large and small groups, and in facilitating and managing group interaction.
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Navy SEAL acquitted of murder in killing of captive in Iraq
SAN DIEGO — A military jury acquitted a decorated Navy SEAL of premeditated murder Tuesday in the killing of a wounded Islamic State captive under his care in Iraq in 2017.
Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher was cleared of all charges except for posing for photos with the dead body of the captive in a verdict that is a major blow to military prosecutors.
Gallagher reacted with "tears of joy, emotion, freedom and absolute euphoria," defense lawyer Marc Mukasey said.
"Suffice it to say this is a huge victory," Mukasey said outside court. "It's as huge weight off the Gallaghers."
Defense lawyers said Gallagher was framed by disgruntled platoon members who fabricated the allegations to oust their chief. They said there was no physical evidence to support the allegations.
The prosecution said Gallagher's own text messages and photos incriminated him. They included photos of Gallagher holding the dead militant up by the hair and clutching a knife in his other hand.
A text message Gallagher sent while deployed said "got him with my hunting knife."
The prosecution asserted the proof of Gallagher's guilt was in his own words, his own photos and the testimony of his fellow troops, while defense lawyers called the case a "mutiny" by entitled, junior SEALs trying to oust a demanding chief and repeatedly told the jury that there was no body, no forensic evidence and no blood found on the knife.
The case gave a rare public view of a deep division in the insular and highly revered SEAL community. Both sides told jurors that witnesses had lied on the stand and it was their duty to push through the evidence to find the truth. Gallagher, 40, did not take the stand.


A roundabout sent a bungling bus driver into a spin when his vehicle got STUCK on it.
The First Bus service became beached on a roundabout in Oldham, Greater Manchester, after it is believed the driver tried to avoid roadworks.
A large dent was also visible in the side of the bus where it had run over a bollard, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Footage of the stranded vehicle captured by passer-by Ric Jones shows its wheels on either side of the roundabout with the bottom of the engine resting on the ground and its hazard lights flashing helplessly.
The stranded vehicle was eventually winched free three hours after getting stuck.
It is understood the driver of the bus was not injured in the incident, which happened around 7.30am today in the town's Holts Estate.
Ric, 44, a former bus driver, said: "I was chatting to the driver and I think he saw the funny side of what had happened.
“But I know if I had done that when I was driving I would have been hauled up in front of the boss.
“I think the driver had probably been thinking he had enough clearance to get over the roundabout but maybe caught the air lines so it lowered the whole suspension."


LG to release full HD smartphone in SKorea
LG said Monday the Optimus G Pro smartphone features a 5.5-inch screen that packs over 2 million pixels, or twice as many as smartphones with HD screens.
The South Korean company, Sony Corp., HTC Corp. and other phone manufacturers are trying to make high-resolution screens a key feature in their new smartphones this year.
Full HD screens are more common in televisions but smartphone makers began to embrace them this year amid cutthroat competition.
LG said its new Android-powered phone sports other upgrades including a camera that can shoot full HD videos and photographs.
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Selma Ikela Windhoek-The Gender Equality Ministry has removed a child from his mother in an effort to discourage the mother from using the child’s medical condition to beg for money from the public. The mother of the child has, however, not taken lightly the action of the ministry and is demanding that the child be returned to her. The boy, aged 10 years, suffered severe burns to the face and needed serious medical attention. He is still accessing medical care, thanks to the intervention of the Gender Equality Ministry and a local pharmaceutical company, Nampharm, which is picking up the medical tab. The ministry also contends that the mother’s nomadic ways had previously led to the child missing out on doctor’s appointments. Elizabeth Minga Ntjamba, the mother of the child who lives in the informal settlement of Okahandja Park, is nevertheless furious that the ministry took her son from her back in 2015. The child had been placed in one of the ministry’s homes for vulnerable children. Ntjamba maintains that her son is not attending school, has never gone for the operations promised by the ministry, and does not even have shoes. “I’m tired of waiting, my son is just there and when I talk they get angry and want to beat me. The years are going [by]. He needs to be helped,” remarked Ntjamba, who insists she can take care of the child on her own. Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Control Social Worker Amelia Musukubili told New Era it was Ntjamba’s habit of begging in the streets that prompted the ministry to remove the child from her. Ntjamba would be seen often in Windhoek city centre with the child begging for money. In her defence, Ntjamba said her son - who underwent an operation in South Africa - requires another follow-up operation that would cost around N$20,000, and that was the reason she was begging in the streets. However, Musukubili argued that Ntjamba was using the purported cost of the operation to line her own pocket with public donations, while she is in receipt of a grant from the ministry, although the child is no longer in her care, but residing in the ministry’s homes for vulnerable children. “The operation does not… cost N$20,000. That’s a drop in the ocean. It’s hundreds of thousands [that are] needed and no amount of money [raised] going door to door will be enough for the operation,” Musukubili said. She also said the child, who did not attend school when he entered into the programme, is now receiving remedial lessons: “There are volunteer and remedial teachers, who come in every afternoon and teach him how to read and write on a daily basis, preparing him for school. “And because of his face, we can’t send him to a normal school, because children will tease him and that will have a devastating effect on his self-esteem. At the children’s home, we have control to tell other children not to tease him, but at school we don’t.” “He is now young and is building his self-esteem and we can’t allow that to be broken, because we are sensitive to him,” added the ministry’s chief social worker, Ilse Louw.
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The Trappist-1 system has been featured in the news quite a bit lately. In May of 2016, it appeared in the headlines after researchers announced the discovery of three exoplanets orbiting around the red dwarf star. And then there was the news earlier this week of how follow-up examinations from ground-based telescopes and the Spitzer Space Telescope revealed that there were actually seven planets in this system.
And now it seems that there is more news to be had from this star system. As it turns out, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute was already monitoring this system with their Allen Telescope Array (ATA), looking for signs of life even before the multi-planet system was announced. And while the survey did not detect any telltale signs of radio traffic, further surveys are expected.
Given its proximity to our own Solar System, and the fact that this system contains seven planets that are similar in size and mass to Earth, it is both tempting and plausible to think that life could be flourishing in the TRAPPIST-1 system. As Seth Shostak, a Senior Astronomer at SETI, explained:
“[T]he opportunities for life in the Trappist 1 system make our own solar system look fourth-rate. And if even a single planet eventually produced technically competent beings, that species could quickly disperse its kind to all the rest… Typical travel time between worlds in the Trappist 1 system, even assuming rockets no speedier than those built by NASA, would be pleasantly short. Our best spacecraft could take you to Mars in 6 months. To shuttle between neighboring Trappist planets would be a weekend junket.”
Little wonder then why SETI has been using their Allen Telescope Array to monitor the system ever since exoplanets were first announced there. Located at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory in northern California (northeast of San Francisco), the ATA is what is known as a “Large Number of Small Dishes” (LNSD) array – which is a new trend in radio astronomy.
Like other LNSD arrays – such as the proposed Square Kilometer Array currently being built in Australia and South Africa – the concept calls for the deployment of many smaller dishes over a large surface area, rather than a single large dish. Plans for the array began back in 1997, when the SETI Institute convened a workshop to discuss the future of the Institute and its search strategies.
The final report of the workshop, titled “SETI 2020“, laid out a plan for the creation of a new telescope array. This array was referred to as the One Hectare Telescope at the time, since the plan called for a LNSD encompassing an area measuring 10,000 m² (one hectare). The SETI Institute began developing the project in conjunction with the Radio Astronomy Laboratory (RAL) at the UC Berkeley.
In 2001, they secured a $11.5 million donation from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, which was established by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. In 2007, the first phase of construction was completed and the ATA finally became operational on October 11th, 2007, with 42 antennas (ATA-42). Since that time, Allen has committed to an additional $13.5 million in funding for a second phase of expansion (hence why it bears his name).
Compared to large, single dish-arrays, smaller dish-arrays are more cost-effective because they can be upgraded simply by adding more dishes. The ATA is also less expensive since it relies on commercial technology originally developed for the television market, as well as receiver and cryogenic technologies developed for radio communication and cell phones.
It also uses programmable chips and software for signal processing, which allows for rapid integration whenever new technology becomes available. As such, the array is well suited to running simultaneous surveys at centimeter wavelengths. As of 2016, the SETI Institute has performed observations with the ATA for 12 hour periods (from 6 pm and 6 am), seven days a week.
And last year, the array was aimed towards TRAPPIST-1, where it conducted a survey scanning ten billion radio channels in search of signals. Naturally, the idea that a radio signal would be emanating from this system, and one which the ATA could pick up, might seem like a bit of a longshot. But in fact, both the infrastructure and energy requirements would not be beyond a species who’s technical advancement is commensurate with our own.
“Assuming that the putative inhabitants of this solar system can use a transmitting antenna as large as the 500 meter FAST radio telescope in China to beam their messages our way, then the Allen Array could have found a signal if the aliens use a transmitter with 100 kilowatts of power or more,” said Shostak. “This is only about ten times as energetic as the radar down at your local airport.”
So far, nothing has been picked up from this crowded system. But the SETI Institute is not finished and future surveys are already in the works. If there is a thriving, technologically-advanced civilization in this system (and they know their way around a radio antenna), surely there will be signs soon enough.
And regardless, the discovery of seven planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system is very exciting because it demonstrates just how plentiful systems that could support life are in our Universe. Not only does this system have three planets orbiting within its habitable zone (all of which are similar in size and mass to Earth), but the fact that they orbit a red dwarf star is very encouraging.
These stars are the most common in our Universe, making up 70% of stars in our galaxy, and up to 90% in elliptical galaxies. They are also very stable, remaining in their Main Sequence phase for up to 10 trillion years. Last, but not least, astronomers believe that 20 out of 30 nearest stars to our Solar System are red dwarfs. Lots of opportunities to find life within a few dozen light years!
“[W]hether or not Trappist 1 has inhabitants, its discovery has underlined the growing conviction that the Universe is replete with real estate on which biology could both arise and flourish,’ says Shostak. “If you still think the rest of the universe is sterile, you are surely singular, and probably wrong.”
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Le Quatuor approuve la mise en place d'un mécanisme de financement pour la Palestine (17 juin 2006) - Communiqué de presse
17 June 2006
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MIDDLE EAST QUARTET ENDORSES MECHANISM FOR CHANNELLING AID TO PALESTINIANS
The following statement was issued on 17 June, on behalf of the Middle East Quartet (United Nations, United States, European Union, Russian Federation), on Palestinian funding mechanism:
Recalling its statements of
, and mindful of the needs of the Palestinian people, the Quartet endorsed a European Union proposal for a temporary international mechanism, limited in scope and duration, which operates with full transparency and accountability. The mechanism facilitates needs-based assistance directly to the Palestinian people, including essential equipment, supplies, and support for health services, support for the uninterrupted supply of fuel and utilities, and basic needs allowances to poor Palestinians.
The Quartet expressed its hope that other donors, international organizations, and the State of Israel would consider participation in this mechanism. The Quartet will review the continued need for such a mechanism after three months. Donors are also encouraged to respond to humanitarian and other assistance requests by international organizations, especially United Nations agencies, active in the West Bank and Gaza.
The Quartet reiterated its call for the Palestinian Authority Government to commit to the principles of non-violence, recognition of Israel and acceptance of previous agreements and obligations, including the
. The Palestinian Authority Government must fulfil its responsibilities with respect to basic human needs, including health services, as well as for proper fiscal management and provision of services.
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'Believable pseudo surround'
'Stunning soundbar with cinema-in-a-box convenience'
'Slim, discreet soundbar'
'Excellent sound quality for a sound bar home theater system.'
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'There is built-in decoding for Dolby Digital and DTS, and Sony's S-Force Pro 2.1 creates a surround experience with just the two stereo speakers.'
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Sickest [and chronic!] Patients Expose Health Systems' FlawsPosted by Sharon W on 5/06/03 at 12:24 (117914)
I thought some of you might be interested in this news story from Reuters Health, discussing a study of the main problems with health care - particulary as they concern 'heavy users' of health care services:
By Karen Pallarito
I included some excerpts, below:
'For heavy users of health care services -- whether they live in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States -- the problems they encounter with the delivery of services and access to care are strikingly similar, researchers report in the May/June issue of the health policy journal Health Affairs.'
'The study, the fifth in a continuing series that gauges patients' perceptions of their countries' health care systems, focuses on the recent experiences of 'sicker' adults. They included people with chronic health problems or who were hospitalized or had major surgery in the past two years.'
I think MOST of us can probably relate to these next two paragraphs:
'Sicker adults are also particularly at risk for 'breakdowns' in care coordination, the study found... One in five respondents in the UK and about a quarter in the other four countries said they'd received conflicting information from different doctors and health professionals.'
'Physician-patient communication also suffered in all five nations, although the greatest difficulties were reported in the U.S. Thirty-one percent of sicker Americans said they left the doctor's office without getting all their questions answered.'
'Access was another trouble spot. Half of Canadian respondents said it was difficult to see a specialist when needed. A third of U.S. adults with health problems did not fill a prescription because of cost.'
Re: Sickest [and chronic!] Patients Expose Health Systems' FlawsEd Davis, DPM on 5/06/03 at 18:13 (117949)
A lot of systems are designed to treat as many as possible so procedures and practices are aimed at the center of the bell curve.
Managed care patients are easy to treat if one can so something simple, clean and neat. It is hard to give patients requiring intensive ongoing care good care under many manged care systems.
I have an HMO patient today with difficult PN. She was originally scheduled for TT surgery but after a second opinion with me, I informed her that she has PN, not TT and thus should not undergo surgery. We tested her fro all the common causes of PN but nothing came up positive.
Our next step is to formulate a plan of attack to look at the numerous causes that make up the other 10% of PN, which she is in. The patient informed me that she wants symptomatic treatment only until December when she can switch from her HMO to a non-managed care insurance plan since she finds the process of wrestling with her HMO to get the necessary care to be exhausting.
Re: Sickest [and chronic!] Patients Expose Health Systems' FlawsSharon W on 5/06/03 at 18:38 (117957)
I agree completely -- and I do know that doctors get as frustrated with the insurance/health care situation as anyone! I've never fully understood the extent to which managed care seems to favor surgery over other treatments... but perhaps it's just as you said,managed care works as long as you can do something for them that's 'simple, clean and neat'. (Otherwise, the system tends to break down...)
I certainly wish your new patient the best of luck in her quest to find the cause of her PN! %%- It's a VERY difficult situation that she's in...
Re: Sickest [and chronic!] Patients Expose Health Systems' FlawsBev on 5/07/03 at 08:03 (117998)
Ed, You sure sound like such a good and caring doctor. Why can't all of us find 'you' out there? Can we clone you?
Re: Sickest [and chronic!] Patients Expose Health Systems' FlawsEd Davis, DPM on 5/07/03 at 10:52 (118014)
Thank you. There are many caring doctors out there. I think that the managed care system and the malpractice crisis has 'hardened' the hearts of a number of providers. I am awaiting the day that we have a managed care 'bill of rights' and meaningful tort reform so doctors can be doctors again and not structuring their practices around the insurance industry and trial lawyers.

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Today I present another quick and easy album ranking. It’s really easy when the band has been active for over 30 years but only has 5 albums to show for it. The “inspiration” to do this post mainly came from seeing people talk shit about the band, which in fairness is a common thing.
Tool formed in California in 1990 and … yadi, yadi yada, here were are at the end of 2022 with the album ranking. I did not rank any sort of EP or extended single release, this ranking only takes into account their 5 full-length studio albums. No point in lollygagging, let’s have at it.
5 – Lateralus (2001)
With such a thin discography, the bottom of this list is the “least great” as opposed to being genuinely bad or anything. Tool did morph into a new form on this record, offering much longer songs and dispensing somewhat with conventional song structure. It can make for a challenging listening experience, one which caused some to dismiss the group, but there is enjoyment to be had in the song selection here. The Grudge and Schism are more “conventional” Tool songs, while Parabola saw the band flex their creative muscles.
4 – Undertow (1993)
Tool’s debut put them all over MTV and in the mix of the early 90’s alt-metal crowd. Sober was the song that got everyone paying attention and it still endures as one of their signature moments. The album was a staple of of the scene back in its day and remains a worthy listen even as the band have moved on to other waters.
3 – 10,000 Days (2006)
Here Tool took the groundwork laid on Lateralus and went even further with it – long, winding songs that flied in the face of mainstream music conventions, yet the album was a number one Billboard chart topper and a multi-platinum success. Singles Vicarious, Jambi and The Pot were well-received and the title track is a masterful tribute to Maynard James Keenan’s late mother. (It was also a prior subject of my S-Tier songs series).
2 – Fear Inoculum (2019)
It was a 13 year wait between albums for Tool but the wait turned out to be worth it. The album features 7 main songs, each over 10 minutes in length. It doesn’t sound like something that should work but it does, for me certainly and for plenty of others. Other Tool albums have plenty of weird bits and interludes to them, here everything works to forward a concept of some sort and feels like a unified whole. Songs like 7empest and Pneuma felt worth the extremely long wait.
1 – Ænima (1996)
Tool’s second album arrived just as the “alt-metal” phenomenon was being shown the door, but Tool themselves would find staying power with this set. The album was inspired by the recently departed comedian Bill Hicks, especially the quasi-title track masterpiece that begs for California to fall into the ocean. Many other Tool staples reside on this album, including Stinkfist, Eulogy and Forty Six & 2. This isn’t a daring choice for the top spot, as many consider this album Tool’s finest moment.
That’s about all there is for this album ranking. This likely won’t be the final word on the Tool discography, though they certainly are fond of taking their time anymore. I’m sure the ticking clock of mortality will lend them to finding the studio before another 13 years has passed.

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The Red Sox have serious interest in free-agent right-hander Jake Odorizzi, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.
Odorizzi, who turns 31 in March, is coming off a 2020 campaign in which he posted a 6.59 ERA and 6.12 FIP, though he only made four starts and pitched 13 2/3 innings on account of three separate injured list stints.
The first of those three stints lasted from July 23 until August 8 due to a right intercostal strain, the second lasted from August 22 until September 16 due to a chest contusion, and the third lasted from September 18 through the end of the season due to a right middle finger blister.
Prior to this past season, Odorizzi earned himself his first career All-Star nod in 2019 thanks in part to putting up a 3.50 ERA and .671 OPS against over 30 starts and 159 innings of work. Minnesota went 21-9 in games started by the Illinois native.
As mentioned by Feinsand in the tweet above, Odorizzi first jumped on to the scene with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2013 after being part of the trade that sent James Shields and Wade Davis to the Kansas City Royals the previous winter.
Having said that, it’s likely that Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom played a role in the Rays acquiring Odorizzi, among others, when he was still working under Andrew Friedman in Tampa Bay.
In his five seasons with the Rays (2013-2017), Odorizzi made 127 appearances (124 starts) spanning 698 total frames pitched.
Over that rather large sample size, the former first-round draft pick of the Royals posted an ERA of 3.82, a SIERA of 4.13, and an xFIP of 4.33. He was traded by Tampa Bay to Minnesota in exchange for minor-league infielder Jermaine Palacios shortly before the start of the 2018 season.
Perhaps reuniting with a familiar face in Bloom would benefit Odorizzi as he looks to bounce back in 2021 and re-establish his value headed into next winter.
We will have to wait and see on that, but it is worth mentioning that the Red Sox were able to sign another former Rays hurler in Matt Andriese earlier last month partly due to the fact that he had already established a relationship with Bloom when the two were in Tampa Bay.
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A key molecular player has been identified by scientists in a sub-type of lung cancer which could lead to a new way to tackle the disease.
Based at the University of Cambridge, UK, Cancer Research funded scientists have discovered lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) cells containing high amounts of a protein called BCL11A. This discovery has the potential of finding a new way to treat lung cancer.
The study showed that manipulating the gene responsible for the protein stopped the development of LUSC in a mouse model of the lung cancer disease.
Revelations of a potentially new treatment
The study also revealed a signalling pathway that BCL11A was involved in, as well as a potential druggable target, called SETD8.
Targeting this molecule both genetically and with early forms of drugs, selectively targeted LUSC cancer cells growing in the lab.
These breakthrough discoveries have led to further funding being granted by Cancer Research UK to facilitate the development of a drug to target the protein, which could one day lead to a new treatment option for some people with lung cancer.
“How LUSC develops is a bit of puzzle – until now our molecular understanding of this process was limited,” says Dr Kyren Lazarus, study author from the University of Cambridge.
“Our research has revealed a major piece of this puzzle, which we are now actively trying to make new drugs against.”
What does this mean for lung cancer patients?
According to Cancer Research, 5% of people diagnosed with lung cancer in England and Wales survive their disease for ten years or more (2010-11).
When diagnosed at its earliest stage, more than a third of people with lung cancer will survive their disease for five years or more, compared with around five in 100 of people when diagnosed at a later stage.
Nevertheless, lung cancer survival has remained obstinately low, particularly when compared to overall cancer survival.
Dr Walid Khaled, lead author from the University of Cambridge, added: “Developing targeted treatments is a real opportunity for improving the outlook for patients.”
“We are working to develop small molecules to specifically block BCL11A in LUSC cells.”
“We are aiming to disrupt critical interactions that BCL11A has with other proteins and are working closely with our colleagues at the Department of Biochemistry in Cambridge and CRUK Beatson Institute Drug Discovery Unit to achieve this.”
What is the future for treating lung cancer?
Although identifying potentially druggable targets is currently an early yet crucial stage, Professor Karen Vousden, Cancer Research UK’s chief scientist, said:
“It’s a fundamental step towards that goal and we look forward to seeing how this discovery progresses along the research pipeline.”


Government Executive reports the Army is looking to hire hundreds of entry-level and midcareer contracting specialists and insource more than 4,000 acquisition-related jobs during the next five years.
Government Executive reports the Army is looking to hire hundreds of entry-level and midcareer contracting specialists and insource more than 4,000 acquisition-related jobs during the next five years.
The civilian contracting workforce of 5,300 employees is expected to grow about 25 percent, GE reports.
The Army is aware that there just isn't enough job seekers with those kinds of specialized skills, so they will have to turn to training workers. One way to do that is through an internship program.
In 2010, the Army brought on about 800 interns, and will hire another 70 next year, according to [Jeffery] Parsons, [executive director of the Army Contracting Command]. "We are in a huge developmental cycle right now," he noted. The program quickly leads to well-paying jobs for qualified participants. Interns, essentially entry-level personnel who go through a rigorous training program, typically move from the GS-7 to GS-9 pay grade within one year and could be quickly promoted afterward. Annual pay for senior procurement analysts, for which the Army has multiple vacancies in the Washington metro area, ranges from $98,798 to $163,275.
Internship programs may be part of the answer to the worker shortage in government. In a feature in the October issue of Government Executive magazine, Brittany Ballenstedt reports on a couple of internship programs that agencies have started that are showing promising results. An excerpt from the article:
. . . [A]gencies are struggling to fill even entry-level IT jobs. Many have created internships and woven the programs into hiring and succession plans, says the Partnership's McManus. He heads up an effort called FedRecruit IT, in which five government agencies have established or expanded their IT internship programs so they work as a pipeline to fill full-time positions.
"What the five agencies are trying to do is make an effort to tie internships to their job openings down the line," McManus says. "If I know we need 10 people who have cybersecurity experience and expertise, then what I need to do is make sure my interns are coming in with that type of expertise." How well the programs worked will become part of a guide on how agencies can improve entry-level IT recruiting and hiring, McManus says.
Look for the issue in two weeks.


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ABSTRACT: Low-density lipoproteins are the most common atherogenic particles in diabetic dyslipidemia; therefore statins, which dramatically reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, are first-line therapy for patients with diabetes. These agents produce equivalent relative risk reductions in those with and without diabetes but confer greater absolute risk reduction because of the increased incidence of ischemic cardiovascular events in those with diabetes. The LDL cholesterol goal for patients with diabetes who do not have coronary heart disease is below 100 mg/dL. For secondary prevention, the goal is below 70 mg/dL. High-dose statin therapy may be required to achieve these goals. Fibric acids are a reasonable initial option for patients with triglyceride levels above 200 mg/dL and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels below 40 mg/dL; in such patients they reduce risk as effectively as statins. Intermediate-release niacin raises HDL cholesterol levels; the effect is enhanced when niacin is combined with a statin.


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In this era of uber-polarized politics, even the most basic functions of government become points of conflict — and in California that includes managing the ever-increasing wildfire threat. As a...
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A big mistake by California prison officials spread COVID-19 and resulted in dozens of deaths, both inmates and one staff member.
When the state Employment Development Department released a new report on jobs this month, it had a tinge of optimism. California’s unemployment rate had dropped to 8.2 percent in November, exactly half...
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IN THE BOOK OF JOAN, a tribute to the comedian Joan Rivers, her daughter Melissa shares some of her late mother’s quirks. Among them: Her mother always drove 40 miles per hour. Regardless of where she was—on the highway, in a school zone, in the driveway—she always drove 40 miles per hour. Melissa’s conclusion: For passengers, this could be hair-raising, but at least her mother was consistent.
When it comes to investing, consistency is definitely a virtue. It’s best to pick a strategy and stick with it. But the above story illustrates that consistency can also be risky. When carried too far, it can cross over into stubbornness—and that can be a problem.
As you manage your finances through this volatile period, you might be wondering where to draw that line. When should you stay true to your strategy and when does it make sense to change course? The world is a noisy and opinionated place. To make better decisions, I would turn down the volume on these five voices:
1. Expert opinions. At one point during the 1990s bull market, Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan made headlines when he warned about “irrational exuberance.” But if you had heeded his warning, you wouldn’t have fared very well. Yes, the stock market eventually dropped—but not before it more than doubled in the three years following Greenspan’s warning. Even after the market finally slumped starting in early 2000, it never fell as low as it was on the day Greenspan made his famous remark. The lesson: No one, no matter how celebrated, knows the future. You might make a note of his or her view, but never treat it as gospel.
2. News media. It may seem like common sense to tune out the shrill voices on financial news channels. But a 1987 academic study actually proved this. Psychologist Paul Andreassen demonstrated that investors with more access to financial news engaged in more frequent trading and realized worse investment returns. People on TV might sound like they know what they’re talking about, but that still doesn’t mean their investment advice will be accurate.
3. Those with an agenda. In March, hedge fund manager Bill Ackman warned in a TV interview that “hell is coming.” Later, it was revealed that Ackman had a big short trade in place—that is, he was positioned to benefit from a further drop in stock prices. As you make financial decisions, keep in mind that those with a microphone in front of them might be using it to further their own goals, not yours.
4. Pessimists. Author Morgan Housel has pointed out that pessimists sound smarter than optimists: “In investing, a bull sounds like a reckless cheerleader, while a bear sounds like a sharp mind who has dug past the headlines.” It’s important to keep this phenomenon in mind as you weigh the onslaught of market opinions.
5. Political partisans. This election, more than others in recent memory, seems fraught with emotion. But according to a Vanguard Group analysis, market returns in election years don’t differ meaningfully from returns in non-election years. Ditto for the level of volatility. Vanguard’s conclusion: Yes, elections are a big deal, but not necessarily for your portfolio.
If the above are situations where you should turn down the volume, what would warrant a change in your financial plan? Here are three possible triggers:
Personal circumstances. This may seem like the most obvious reason to revisit your financial plan, but it’s often overlooked. That’s because, for most people, financial change occurs incrementally. But cumulatively, small changes can be transformative. That’s why it makes sense periodically to revisit the pillars of your financial plan. Where to begin? I’d start with an area that’s often overlooked: insurance. With apologies for being morbid, it’s worth confirming that your life and disability coverage are sized appropriately for your family’s current needs. If the size of your family or your nest egg has changed, it may be worth updating your coverage.
New information. I argued above that you should tune out TV talking heads and expert prognosticators. But that doesn’t mean you should tune out everything. If new and meaningful information comes to your attention, you shouldn’t feel anchored to past decisions. Suppose you’ve come to understand the true cost of a whole-life insurance policy or the risk level of a mutual fund you own. In such situations, you shouldn’t hesitate to make a change.
Structural change. Why are experts so ineffective at making predictions? Last week, fellow financial advisor Ben Carlson helped explain this phenomenon. In a nutshell, the problem is that the world is always changing. “The world of finance,” he says, “is littered with people who are experts on an earlier version of the world…. There are a handful of investment principles that are evergreen, but the market structure is constantly in a state of flux.”
This has always been the case, but it’s especially true this year. If the pandemic and the election weren’t dominating the headlines, the Federal Reserve’s dramatic new policies would be big news. For many investors, these changes warrant a different strategy. Again, if the facts have changed, you shouldn’t feel anchored to past decisions.
What if a change in your plan does seem warranted? For some situations—like the life insurance example above—there may be no reason to delay after you’ve gathered the facts and done your analysis. Similarly, if you identify a key risk in your investment life, I wouldn’t delay. Recently, for example, I saw a portfolio that had more than 25% allocated to one stock. It was a great stock—Amazon—but that’s still too big a position. That’s the sort of change you should make right away.
In other cases, however, a more gradual shift might be wiser. In his book Mastering the Market Cycle, Howard Marks encourages readers to think in nuanced—rather than binary—terms. “Get the market’s tendency on your side,” he writes. “The outcome will never be under your control, but if you invest when the market’s tendency is biased toward favorable, you’ll have the wind at your back….”
What does this mean in practice? In the investment world, people endlessly debate the importance of market valuations. Today, in particular, people are concerned that the stock market is overvalued. But the fact is, no valuation metric is perfect. While there’s some connection between valuations and future returns, that relationship isn’t ironclad—Greenspan’s “irrational exuberance” pronouncement being just one notable example.
That’s why, when it comes to portfolio changes, I think it makes sense to implement changes gradually. If you’re dollar-cost averaging into the market today, you might go a little more slowly than you would have six months ago. You might also favor market segments that are still depressed, like value stocks. Meanwhile, if you’re rebalancing your portfolio or withdrawing spending money, you might weight your sales toward the S&P 500, which has seen the biggest run-up and where valuations look most extended. But it doesn’t need to be all or nothing. As Marks says, just try to get the wind at your back.
The bottom line: Consistency is a good thing, but sometimes it does make sense to shift course. You don’t want to always drive the same speed. The key is knowing when to speed up and when to slow down.
Adam M. Grossman’s previous articles include Just Say No, Eyeing the Exit and Making Time. Adam is the founder of Mayport, a fixed-fee wealth management firm. In his series of free e-books, Adam advocates an evidence-based approach to personal finance. Follow Adam on Twitter @AdamMGrossman.


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- UV index above 10 points is likely to cause several issues like sunstroke and heat waves
- The index touched 12 point mark in Thiruvananthapuram and Wayanad districts
- Several deaths owing to sunstroke was reported in 2014, when UV index touched 12 points
The summer has barely begun, but in Kerala, ultraviolet (UV) radiation index stands at an alarmingly high level. A steady rise in temperature was recorded over past few days, and the UV radiation level has touched 10 UV index in most districts in the state.
Meanwhile, UV index in Thiruvananthapuram and Wayanad districts reached as high as 12, weather experts said.
The UV index had touched 12 points in 2014, but only in Palakkad district where maximum temperature was recorded that year. The year also saw several deaths owing to sun stroke.
An UV index above 10 points indicates high risk and people exposed to sunlight are likely to be in danger of sunstroke. Heat waves are another issue that is likely to occur due to the high level of UV radiation. The high degree of UV radiation is the result of a dip in atmosphere moisture and presence of less cloud, Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics head of department M K Satheesh Kumar said.
Weather experts advise people to stay indoors between 10 am and 4 pm and avoid exposure to direct sunlight. When out in sun people are advised to use sun protection cream, umbrella and sunglass.
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The implementation of a new recycling system in Reykjavík seems to be going through some hiccoughs, with some bins throughout the city overflowing.
The city recently encouraged residents to use neighbourhood recycling centres more extensively due to changes in waste management procedures. Service providers state that improvements are being worked on.
New regulations on waste sorting came into effect at the turn of the year, and now all waste must be sorted into separate categories: paper, plastic, organic waste, and non-recyclable waste. However, the changes seem to have led to have to some oversights, with some neighbourhood bins overflowing.
As one commentator noticed: “People are being told to recycle and use neighbourhood recycling bins, but unfortunately, it seems that the infrastructure is lacking to handle what is deposited.”
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A statement on the Reykjavík city website currently reads: “[Waste management contractor] Terra has decided to discontinue the service of recycling stations in Reykjavik earlier than planned. Residents who have used these stations are advised to utilize nearby Sorpa recycling centres until the bins are replaced due to coordinated waste management in Reykjavik. Recycling bins cannot be emptied outside the scheduled timeframe.”
A temporary transition is expected to continue for a few days. Valgeir M. Baldursson, the director of Terra, stated to RÚV: “As is often the case with changes, there’s a transition period. But we’re almost done distributing the new bins and the new system is almost in place.”
Residents have been advised to use neighbourhood bins until the replacement of residential bins is completed, which is expected to be in September. Due to this, a significantly larger amount of waste has accumulated at the city’s recycling centres, and the emptying of bins has slowed down.


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by Simon Daish
With Yan An entering the competition as the no.7 seed and Lin Gaoyuan as an unseeded qualifier, the lineup for the Men’s Singles final may come as somewhat of a surprise.
However, it should be noted that reaching the concluding round has been fully deserved by both players who have been in impressive form in throughout the course of the tournament in Linz.
Victories against Florent Lambiet, Stefan Fegerl and Omar Assar sent Yan An through to the penultimate stage of the category where he claimed a stunning win against the third seed Fang Bo to reach his second ITTF World Tour Men’s Singles final of the year.
Lin Gaoyuan has arguably endured a more difficult journey to the final than Yan An, having to negotiate the qualification tournament which preceded the Seamaster 2017 Austrian Open before facing seeded competitors in each of his four main draw fixtures leading up to the title match.
Fifth seed Marcos Freitas, 16th seed Robert Gardos, second seed Koki Niwa and fourth seed Simon Gauzy all suffered defeats at the hands of Lin Gaoyuan who can feel proud of his efforts in Linz regardless of whatever the outcome of the final turns out to be.
The previous tie between Yan An and Lin Gaoyuan came at the Marvellous 12 competition prior to the Liebherr 2017 World Championships with the latter of the two players emerging successful in a straight games contest and the Men’s Singles final in Linz promises to produce another fascinating encounter between the two Chinese representatives.
Yan An is well known for his aggressive approach to the game and don’t expect to see that change for the final. But while his fast-pace at the table can dazzle opponents it also carries a high level of uncertainty, which could play right into the hands of Lin Gaoyuan.
Taking the spotlight in recent weeks following his triumphant campaign at the 2017 ATTU-ITTF Asian Cup, Lin Gaoyuan has a great opportunity to steal the headlines once again by claiming his first Men’s Singles title at a Platinum event if he can get the better of Yan An in Austria.
The Men’s Singles showdown will commence at 14:30 local time on Sunday 24th September.


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by Mila Cloud
Music is something very intimate and personal, so it’s not easy for me to write about it. On the other hand, it is essential to me; it is something I want to share and what I want to talk about.
To describe this experience, the language of poetry would be more appropriate. On the other hand, such a language would be too hermetic and, as a result, incomprehensible. Besides, I can’t write poetry. Music is my poetry.Continue reading

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Protein powders have become very popular as nutritional supplements used by bodybuilders and athletes as well as people trying to increase muscle mass. Hemp protein powder has easily become one of the most popular varieties as it comes with various benefits. Hemp powder is derived from ground hemp seeds and it comes with a nutty and earthy taste. It is usually consumed by adding to smoothies or shakes in order to boost protein intake.
Hemp is one of the most high-quality vegan proteins because it contains all the 9 essential amino acids. Apart from that it contains healthy fats, fibre, and minerals. In this article, you will find information about the pros and cons of this protein powder so you can determine whether it is the best protein powder for your muscles.
Hemp as a complete protein
One of the best things about hemp is that it is a complete protein that comes with the amino acids humans need from food. However, it is still not evident how much of the amino acids are present in the powder. One study compared hemp protein to soy and egg whites, both of which are considered to be high-quality proteins. However other studies have also shown hemp to have a low level of lysine, one of the amino acids required. This makes it a poor quality option for that amino acid. 1/4 cup serving of hemp protein usually concerns about 120 calories and about 15 grams of protein. Of course this highly depends on the brand where you get the hemp powder.
Hemp is easy to digest
According to research, animal proteins are easily digested compared to plant proteins. However, hemp seems to have about 98% of easily digestible protein. This means that your body will be able to digest and utilize all the amino acids in hemp powder. This is very important because all these amino acids work to repair and maintain the body. When purchasing hemp powders, check for those that have been cold pressed because heat seems to reduce its digestibility by around 10%.
Hemp is an incredible source of fibre
High-fibre diets come with so many benefits such as improved blood sugar and reduce the risk of bowel cancer as well as healthy gut bacteria. Women are recommended to have 25 grams of fiber while men are recommended to have 38 grams of fiber every day. According to research, only about 5% of American adults come close to these recommendations. Hemp protein is a high-fibre food that can help you bridge this gap.
The fibre available in the hemp protein depends on whether it was extracted from hulled or unhulled hemp seeds. It could also depend on whether any more fiber was added to the product. In comparison to soy, pea and rice protein powders, hemp has a lot more fibre. This makes them powder an incredible way for you to add both fibre and protein to your diet.
Hemp contains unsaturated fat
Hemp seeds are incredibly nutritious and hemp protein powder is usually made from the seeds that are pressed to remove oil. However, even after pressing the protein powder, some oils remains. In addition to that, hemp contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are extremely essential in the human body. Given the fact that hemp is less refined compared to other protein powders, it comes with more fat that will be beneficial is a heart healthy unsaturated fat.
Hemp is rich in antioxidants and minerals
Hemp seeds are an amazing source of minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, manganese and calcium. In addition to that, hemp seeds also contain other compounds known as ligaments that are very strong in antioxidant properties. These antioxidants protects the body from oxidative damage is that have been linked to chronic diseases like diabetes
Hemp has an earthy taste
Hemp protein usually comes in a greenish brownish colour and that it can be described as grassy, nutty or earthy. Some do find its taste a bit too strong. Given the fact that it is also less refined, it comes with a gritty texture and blends well in smoothies.


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The T&C Rodeo Company once again started off Saturday night at the Kingdom of Callaway County Fair with a mutton busting event in which children got the chance to ride a sheep through the gate like their older bull riding counterparts.
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Oh my, what a week it’s been! Teaching and sewing, a few marathon blog posts…
Time for something fun and light.
There was a professional photographer at last years Windy Lindy Noir ball, and I posed for photos in my Hula Goddess dress. I’ve just got the photos, and I can’t wait to show you how gorgeous my three favourites are:
And best of all, this one, which looks so sweet and innocent, until you notice the grotesque hand shadow: how very noir!
All the images are by Clive of Artful Dodge photography (pop over to his website and have a drool – I’m particularly in love with his pet photograph: he does pigs!)


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Meditation Music can be used as a tool to help you focus and relax. There are many different types of meditation music, so it is important to find the right one for you.
There are many ways to make music for meditation. The best way is by using natural sounds, like water or wind, or instruments like chimes, bells, or bowls. You can also use simple melodies that are easy to follow and don’t have a lot of lyrics.
Some people find it helpful to listen to music specifically designed for meditation, while others find that any type of music can be used as long as it’s calming and helps them focus.
In this article, we’ll explore some of the different types of music you can use for meditation and give tips on choosing the right music for you.
Why Listen to Music When Meditating?
Music can be a powerful tool when you’re trying to clear your mind and focus on your breath. It can help to still the chatter of your thoughts and allow you to focus on the present moment.
Different types of music can have different effects on your state of mind. Upbeat music can energize you, while mellower tunes can help you to relax. Ultimately, the best type of music for meditation is whatever helps you achieve the state of calm and focus you’re looking for.
If you’re new to meditation, trying out a few different types of music to see what works best for you can be helpful. There are many great options out there, so experiment until you find the perfect fit.
Tips For Using Meditation Music
Once you’ve chosen the right meditation music for you, you can do a few things to ensure that it’s effective.
- Make sure you’re in a comfortable position. Meditation is usually done sitting or lying down, so find a position that you can stay in for at least 10-15 minutes without getting too comfortable.
- Close your eyes and focus on your breath. As you listen to the music, pay attention to your breath and focus on breathing deeply and slowly.
- Don’t get too attached to the music. The point of meditation is to focus on your breath and clear your mind, not on the music. If you find yourself getting lost in the music or thinking about other things, simply bring your attention back to your breath.
- Don’t force it. If you find that the music is not helping you relax or focus, simply turn it off and sit in silence. Meditation is not about forcing yourself to do something, and it’s about finding a way to relax and letting go.
Following these tips should help you get the most out of meditation music and improve your meditation practice. Remember, everyone is different, so it may take some trial and error to find the right type of music for you. Just keep experimenting until you find something that works!
Tips For Making Music For Meditation
If you’re interested in making your own meditation music, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
- The music should be slow and calming. This means that it should have a slow tempo and mellow melody.
- It should be easy to focus on. The music should not be too repetitive or have too many distractions.
- It should be at a comfortable volume level. You don’t want the music to be so loud that it’s distracting, but you also don’t want it to be so soft that you can’t hear it.
If you’re not sure where to start, try looking for meditation music online or on streaming services like Spotify or Pandora. You can also find meditation music CDs at most stores that sell music.
When making your own meditation music, it’s important to find something that you enjoy, and that helps you focus. Everyone is different, so what works for one person may not work for another. It’s also important to experiment with different types of music to see what has the most positive effect on your meditation practice.
Making music for meditation is a great way to customize your practice and make it more personal. With a little creativity, you can create a piece of music that is perfect for your needs.
Types of Meditation Music
There are many different types of meditation music available. Some people prefer to meditate in silence, while others find that certain types of music help them focus and relax.
Some of the most popular types of meditation music include:
- Nature sounds: These can be recorded sounds of nature, like waterfalls or rain, or live sounds from nature, like the sound of waves crashing on the shore. Nature sounds can help you feel more connected to the natural world and can be very calming.
- Instrumental music: This can include traditional meditation music like Indian sitar music or Tibetan singing bowls, or it can be any type of instrumental music that you find relaxing. Classical music, jazz, and even some types of rock music can be good for meditation.
- Guided meditations: These are meditations that come with instructions, either spoken or in written form. Guided meditations can be helpful if you’re new to meditation or if you have trouble focusing.
- Affirmations: These are positive statements that you repeat to yourself during meditation. Affirmations can help to improve your mood and self-esteem and can be used to focus on specific goals.
These are just a few of the many types of meditation music available. If you’re not sure what type of music is right for you, try experimenting with different types until you find something that you enjoy and that helps you relax.
How to Choose the Right Music for You?
When choosing meditation music, it’s important to find something that you enjoy, and that helps you focus.
Everyone is different, so what works for one person may not work for another. It’s also important to experiment with different types of music to see what has the most positive effect on your meditation practice.
If you’re not sure where to start, many websites and apps offer meditation music, or you can search for music on streaming services like Spotify or Pandora. You can also find meditation music CDs at most stores that sell music.
Some things to keep in mind when choosing meditation music:
- The music should be calming and relaxing.
- It should be easy to focus on the music without being distracted by the lyrics or melody.
- It should not be too repetitive or boring.
- It should be at a comfortable volume level.
Overall, the most important thing is to find music that works for you and that you enjoy. Experiment with different types of music until you find something that helps you relax and focus during your meditation practice.
Frequently Asked Questions Related to Meditation Music
1. Can I use any music for meditation?
You can really use whatever type of music makes you relax. Some people prefer calm, nature sounds, while others prefer more soothing classical or New Age music.
Experiment until you find what works best for you. The important thing is to find music that helps you relax and clears your mind so you can focus on your meditation practice.
2. How to identify the meditation music?
There are many different types of meditation music, and it can be difficult to know which type is right for you. Some people prefer gentle melodies with soft background sounds, while others prefer more energetic music with stronger beats.
The best way to find the type of meditation music that’s right for you is to experiment with a few different styles until you find one that feels pleasant and relaxing.
3. Is it better to meditate in silence?
There are a lot of different ways to meditate, and one of the things that makes it so versatile is that there is no one right way to do it.
Some people prefer to meditate in complete silence, while others might enjoy listening to calm music or nature sounds. There’s no wrong answer – it’s all about what works best for you.


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Last night Syfy aired the third film in the Sharknado franchise, ending the film with an announcement that there will be a fourth… and the fate of Tara Reid's character would be up to viewers. Much in the same way the readers we once allowed to decided if the Jason Todd Robin would live or die, folks can vote on Twitter or Sharknado.syfy.com.
In Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, Reid reprised her role as April Wexler, the ex-wife to Ian Ziering's ex-surfer / world saver Fin Shepard. The third film ends with a large amount of space shuttle debris hurtling towards April, but her final fate is not show. But you can help decide if she makes it or not by tweeting #AprilLives or #AprilDies and the results will be seen in Sharknado 4… which I'm going to suggest the subtitle of "How Does This Keep Happening?".
Reid of course isn't quite ready to give up the paycheck, so she has already tweeted to rally her troops:


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In latest information, well-known guitarist Kal David Died. He was 79 years outdated on the time of his sudden passing which has left a lot of his well-wishers shattered. In keeping with studies, Blues guitarist and musician took his final breath in his dwelling in Palm Springs within the early hours of Tuesday, August 16, 2022. After the announcement of the saddening piece of stories, the musician’s followers flooded social media with tributary and RIP messages. Apart from, everybody additionally appeared curious to find out about his explanation for demise. Allow us to test what occurred to him within the article under.
Taking to Fb, David’s spouse Lauri Bono wrote that she wished everybody to know that the musician cherished everybody and even went on to thank his followers for loving him. She added that David’s music will dwell on as a testomony to his unbelievable expertise and described him as a candy, great, and humble man. It’s little doubt to say that a big part of individuals is saddened to find out about his sudden passing and is coming ahead and expressing their unhappiness on the identical. Reviews state that the Tomorrowland voice actor was affected by pneumonia.
In keeping with studies, Kal David died of pneumonia on Tuesday at his Palm Springs residence. As talked about, he was a beloved blues guitarist and performer. Throughout his 50-year-long profession, he carried out all throughout the USA and Europe. Nonetheless, David ultimately determined to settle in Palm Springs the place he additionally took his final breath. Allow us to add that David and his spouse created “The Blue Guitar” membership in 1998 in downtown Palm Springs. Being the homeowners and the performers, the couple ran the membership for nearly six years. Not too long ago, the musician carried out over the season at different native institutions akin to Vicky’s of Santa Fe in Indian Wells.
Born on June 15, 1943, in Illinois, New York, the musician received many hearts throughout his profession. That is the rationale why his demise has change into a explanation for unhappiness amongst many. Kal’s followers are taking to their respective social media accounts to mourn their beloved performer’s demise. As well as, he’s significantly famend for his time with Columbia Data within the early Seventies. It’s mentioned that his actual title was Raskin and he adopted the stage title “Kal David” and have become fashionable by the identical too. We’re saddened to listen to about his demise and prolong our deepest condolence to his household and mates at this difficult time.


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The Charlotte Hornets travel to the Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Here’s a Hornets vs Raptors Prediction.
Toronto Raptors Team Facts
- The Raptors have won each of their last six home games against the Hornets.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last four games.
- Eight of the Raptors’ last nine home night games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Seven of the Hornets’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.


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The year 2020 has turned out to be in part an extended marketing push by GM to convince everyone that it’s all about electric now. It debuted an EV platform it pioneered decades ago, it debuted its family of EV powertrains, it tied up with Honda for EVs. And this week, it said it’ll be spending billions more on electric vehicles.
The tally, per GM’s release:
- $2 billion will be invested in Spring Hill Manufacturing to build fully electric vehicles including the luxury Cadillac LYRIQ. Through this investment, Spring Hill’s paint and body shops will undergo major expansions and the general assembly will receive comprehensive upgrades, including new machines, conveyors, controls and tooling. The renovation work in Spring Hill will begin immediately.
- Production of the next-generation GMC Acadia will move to Lansing Delta Township Assembly, representing an investment of more than $100 million.
- $32 million will be invested at Flint Assembly for future production of heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, which have gained significant market share in the United States and Canada.
- $17 million will be invested in the Romulus, Michigan propulsion plant to enhance automation and increase capacity of GM’s 10-speed truck transmission, which is used in full-size pickups and other key products, including the all-new Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and the Cadillac Escalade.
- $3.5 million will be invested at Orion Assembly. In addition, $750,000 will be invested at GM’s site in Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan. Both investments are related to additional production of the Cruise AV test vehicle at Orion Assembly.
This is all on top of the $2.2 billion that GM said in January it would invest in its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center, now called Factory ZERO for some reason. That’s in addition to the $300 million said last year it would invest in its plant in Orion, Michigan for EVs.
One thing to consider, however, before one becomes overly impressed with the $4.5 billion total: GM’s operating profit was $8.4 billion last year, and it would’ve been more had there not been a strike, considering that GM’s profit in 2018 was $11.8 billion. And while GM’s profits this year probably won’t match either of those numbers because of the pandemic, analysts still expect the company to be profitable.
For GM, in other words, $4.5 billion isn’t pocket change but it also isn’t much of a stretch.


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