Car Tuning can be divided roughly into two categories: external and technical. To External include everything that enhances the style of the exterior of the car, new materials and finishes, painting, adding different elements and even removable toning your arms. For technical tuning include everything that concerns the improvement of its design: it increased the impact of the power unit, suspension settings, the installation of high-performance brakes and others. As a rule, if for tuning contact the third-party company, you may lose the warranty on the car. However, some car manufacturers have their own proprietary “tuners”, but there is a small catch.
American brand cars Ford offers customers “pump” their EcoBoost engines using the blower for $ 595. Together with the client automatically receives a supercharger kit options that can make accurate response transmission, increase engine power, speed, and better control of the turbo mode. When you press a certain button in the cabin tuners promise to increase the maximum torque of 120 Nm. However, as stated in the Ford Racing, the American owner of the car does not lose the guarantee on the car. Although it is a moot point.
The fact that Ford Motor and Ford Racing legally different persons, therefore, to put it simply, the owner of a Ford car is not “not lose” guarantee, and it will be replaced on warranty Ford Racing. So, if one is on the car was a standard warranty of five years and 60,000 miles driven, after “pumping” it will change for three years and 36,000 miles, like Ford Racing. If the car had to travel more than 36,000 miles, it is hardly worth it at all count on the warranty. The supercharger is available for two engines: a 2.0-liter EcoBoost in the Focus ST and the 1.6-liter EcoBoost in the Fiesta ST.


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Last year Ellen Maurer Stroh offered up a 12-month Sew-A-Long (SAL) on her website (http://www.maurer-stroh.com) and I started it off almost imediately, but I had to pack it along with my other cross stitch stash when I moved to Portugal. I did remember to download each part every month along the year, but I never got around to unpacking the actual cross stitch piece until last weekend. Seeing I’d finished the baby blanket I’d been working on for the last few months, I needed a bit of a change, so I decided to dig this piece out and restart it.
So the photo above shows where I left off last year. I’d managed to complete parts 1-3, and was waiting to download part 4, but then I moved.

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I’ve made a couple trips off island this week in a small charter plane. It’s always so cool to see things with a (literally) different perspective. It also coincided with the opening day of scallop season, so there was lots of activity on the water. It’s hard to capture with my iPhone camera, but these are a few of my favourite shots.
Lights from boats fishing scallops
The island at dusk.
Ingalls Head harbour
Opening day of scallop season
White Head Island
I’m in a hotel in Ottawa watching CNN broadcast video from the Halifax airport where an Air France plane was diverted because of apparent threats. The world seems very small tonight. Small and uncertain.
My day trip to Halifax started with a trip into the sunrise: And ended with a return home into the sunset. I can’t decide which one I liked more.
Departing Halifax, Nova Scotia
An early morning, a day long meeting, and finally heading home into the sunset.

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To the Editor:
First-line treatment options for hypertension are wide-ranging and include thiazide diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and calcium channel blockers (CCBs).1,2 Expert recommendations have until now focused on comparative analyses of cardiovascular outcomes, efficacy in reducing blood pressure (BP), adverse effects, and cost. Essential hypertension can be classified into distinct subtypes depending on the primary hemodynamic derangement, which can either be increased cardiac output (CO), as is more commonly seen in the younger age group with sympathetic nervous system overactivity; or elevated systemic vascular resistance (SVR), as is seen in older patients.3 BP may be lowered more effectively if therapy is targeted at the primary pathophysiologic derangement. Accordingly, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and CCBs would be the drugs of choice for patients with elevated SVR, while thiazide diuretics and β-blockers would be the drugs of choice for patients with increased CO. Nevertheless, in practice, an antihypertensive drug is usually initiated without prior knowledge of the underlying hemodynamic derangement of the patient.
We are conducting a study of adult emergency department patients with systolic BP ≥160 or diastolic BP ≥100 mm Hg recorded in ≥2 measurements on 2 separate occasions, in which we measure their CO and estimate SVR using a noninvasive, transcutaneous Doppler ultrasound device to assess blood flow across the aortic or pulmonary valve (Ultrasonic Cardiac Output Monitor or USCOM, USCOM Limited, Sydney, Australia). USCOM is a portable, simple-to-use, and reliable device that may be operated by physicians or nurses.4 Among 39 patients aged 55 years or older whom we have recruited to date, 30 (76.9%) have markedly increased SVR with normal or low CO, while 4 (10.3%) have markedly increased CO with normal SVR. We hypothesize that an antihypertensive strategy that identifies the primary underlying hemodynamic derangement, and treats accordingly, will control BP more effectively. Using a diuretic as first-line treatment for this older age group, as one of the drug classes currently recommended by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines, would not address the primary pathophysiologic abnormality in as many as 76% of cases. This may explain why a recent meta-analysis has concluded that, based on BP-lowering efficacy, thiazide diuretics are inappropriate as first-line therapy.5 Updated hypertension guidelines from the United States and the United Kingdom are eagerly awaited.6 Finally, using a device such as USCOM to tailor specific antihypertensive therapy for individual patients is a concept worthy of further investigation.

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- Sumeet and Ekta got married in 2018
- The couple are expecting their first child together
- "How is quarantine treating you?" Sumeet asked in the video
Contrary to what Summet Vyas wrote in his caption, his latest Instagram entry is just too sweet. The actor shared a video along with his wife and actress Ekta Kaul, who is expecting her first child. In the video, Sumeet adorably asked Ekta: "How is quarantine treating you?" To which, she replied: "Very well, I am so grateful that we are spending some time together." Later, when Sumeet asked her: "Are you enjoying spending this much time with me?" The actress kept quiet. Sumeet's Tripling co-star Amol Parashar commented on the video. He wrote: Hahah."
Take a look at the video here:
Sumeet Vyas and Ekta Kaul got married in September 2018, in Jammu (which is Ekta Kaul's hometown). Earlier this month, the couple announced their pregnancy in the sweetest possible way on social media. Sharing the family picture, Ekta wrote, "Proudly announcing our new project together. Introducing Jr. KaulVyas (soon)" She added, "Created, directed and produced by us, Sumeet Vyas and I."
ICYMI, take a look at the aforementioned post here:
Ekta Kaul has starred in TV shows like Rab Se Sohna Isshq, Mere Angne Mein and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. She also participated in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6.
Sumeet Vyas starred in Veere Di Wedding, alongside Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania. He is best-known for his performance in TVF's web-series Tripling, Tripling 2 and Permanent Roommates. Sumeet has also featured in Bollywood films such as English Vinglish and Highjack.

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The photo of Kim Phuc running from her village horribly burned is one of those photos that just about everyone would have seen. It has been used widely by anti-war protestors and the communist government of Viet Nam in propaganda. Sadly what is lost in the iconic image is that Kim Phuc is a real person. This is her story and it follows her life through her recovery and constant treatment of the medical issues brought on by her burns, to the way she has been manipulated and used as a tool for propaganda and finally to her defection to the West and her life in Canada. It's ultimately an uplifting story about a woman who manages to find it in her heart to forgive and move on with her life.


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A collection of six short, easy-to-use guided meditations offering simple but effective techniques to suit the changing needs of day-to-day life. Learn how to manage stress, calm your system down, and feel more grounded or energised. When you are busy it can be difficult to find time to meditate. This audio download is designed to offer you a varied selection of short meditations to fit different moods and situations. You simply choose which one feels right for you. Set to gentle background music. Linda Hall, inspirational meditation teacher and personal development coach, has 20 years’ experience in stress management. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. 1. Language: English. Narrator: Linda Hall. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/reso/000008de/bk_rhde_002536_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
Master entrepreneur, original hip-hop mogul, and New York Times best-selling author Russell Simmons shares the most fundamental key to success - meditation - and guides listeners to use stillness as a powerful tool to access their potential. In the New York Times best-seller Super Rich, Russell Simmons proved that to be rich is more than just having money in the bank - wealth is about balance, joy, and conscientious living. In Success Through Stillness, Simmons shows the connection between inner peace and outward success through interviews with other successful leaders in various industries, and how learning to be still has been instrumental in his own career. Simmons attributes his meditation practice with changing his life for the better and says that there is no ´´bad´´ way to meditate, only different forms for different people. In this highly anticipated new book, Russell Simmons guides listeners into finding greater clarity and focus, and explains how to be healthier in both mind and body. Simmons breaks down what he´s learned from masters of meditation into a guide that is accessible to those unfamiliar with the practice. 1. Language: English. Narrator: Herbert Point-Du-Jour. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/peng/002319de/bk_rhde_002536_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
The Ultimate Meditation Guide for You! Learn everything You Need to Know about Meditation Once and for All! This audiobook is for anyone looking to master the art of meditation. Believe it or not, but within this easy-to-understand audiobook, I can teach the exact principles I use on a weekly basis to master Meditation. I´ve been practicing and teaching meditation for over five years, and the strategies you will learn in this book will change your meditation habits forever. Take my hand and let me bring you along on this amazing meditation adventure! By the time you finish listening to this book, you are going to be able to confidently practice meditation and execute a wide array of meditation practices with minimal effort on your part. Regardless if you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced meditation learner, this book will have strategies that can take your game to the next level! Why you must have this book: In this book, you will learn how to master meditation once and for all! This book will teach you step - by - step the exact process you need to practice to become a meditation expert! In this book, you will learn how to execute some of the most difficult mediation people have trouble with. This book will guide you through the process of being able to practice meditation on a daily basis without becoming frustrated and quitting. This book will teach you everything I´ve learned about meditation over the last five years. In this book, you will learn what it takes to be the best meditation aficionado possible! What you´ll discover from the book Meditation for Beginners: Why you need to practice meditation today! How to execute meditation properly and efficiently! Step-by-step instructions on how to become excellent at meditation! 1. Language: English. Narrator: James H. Kiser. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/035198de/bk_rhde_002536_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
A beautiful guided meditation to use daily to align with highest universal truths and set highest intentions for the day. Ecstatic, healing, inspiring! 1. Language: English. Narrator: Melanie Avalon. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/022480de/bk_rhde_002536_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
A down-to-earth, easy-to-follow eight-step meditation courses for beginners with a contemporary, secular approach. This life-changing course puts meditation firmly in the context of 21st Century life. Linda Hall, inspirational meditation teacher, psychology practitioner and personal development coach, walks you step-by-step through the process of meditation. She shows how simple meditation techniques can be integrated into day-to-day living and used as powerful self-help tools for stress management, personal development, health and well-being. The course is a combination of instruction, guided vocal-only meditations and daily mindfulness exercises, broken down into easy to digest modules. Every step builds on the last and focuses on one aspect at a time. Each module includes some teaching and a simple guided meditation, followed by tips on how your new skills can be used throughout the day and makes a positive difference to how you think, feel, and behave. This comprehensive meditation course contains 14 meditations. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. 1. Language: English. Narrator: Linda Hall. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/reso/000009de/bk_rhde_002536_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
Have you ever thought about trying meditation, yet didn´t know how to begin? There are many misconceptions that follow the word meditation and what it really is, as there are various ways that someone can meditate. This book helps to clear all that up. The world of meditation is vast, and this book acts an introduction and guide. You can meditate your way to a healthy and happy life by only taking a few minutes a day. Become more aware of yourself, your surroundings, and your emotions by meditating on a daily basis. This doesn´t mean that you have to sit in a dark room with your legs crossed, and in fact meditation can be personalized to fit whatever you want out of it. You can have different goals with meditation and still reach through the various types of meditation that are within reach. Become a healthier you through meditation, and discover a little more happiness in your life. Seven Reasons to Buy This Book 1. This book teaches you what meditation is, clearing up the various misconceptions on the subject. 2. In this book you will learn how you can start meditating the right way right away. 3. This book shows you that there are different types of meditation, and helps you to tell which type is for you. 4. You´ll learn a little bit about the history of meditation and how it has found its way into the modern world in this book. 5. This book will teach you how meditation can help to keep you healthy mentally, physically, and emotionally. 6. In this book you will learn how meditation can be done in various environments and times of the day. 7. This book shows you how to determine if meditation is right for you in the short run as well as the long run. 1. Language: English. Narrator: Split Infinitive Productions. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/028577de/bk_rhde_002536_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.


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Manipulating growth and puberty in those with severe disability: when is it justified?
- 1Department of Paediatrics and Growth, Institute of Health Sciences, University of Reading, Reading, UK
- 2Department of Philosophy, University of Reading, Reading, UK
- Correspondence to:
Professor Gary E Butler
Department of Paediatrics and Growth, Institute of Health Sciences, University of Reading, London Road, Reading RG1 5AQ, UK;
Perspective on the paper by Albanese and Hopper (see page 629)
Albanese and Hopper have laid out a clear stepwise approach to the management of menstruation, wanted and unwanted, in girls in whom self-management is either not an option or undesirable, or where prevention of unwanted pregnancies may be in the girl’s “best interests”.1 It is the use or misuse of this phrase “best interests” that can license medical practitioners to extend the nature of interventions into uncharted territory. There is no doubt that it is in the child’s “best interests” to have a loving and stable home, and this is most likely to be best provided by the family. How far though should we extend clinical manipulation to achieve this end? This discussion was brought to the fore in the case of the American girl Ashley X, diagnosed with static encephalopathy,2 about whom discussions with her doctors over matters concerning puberty manipulation went far beyond the standard approach and led to growth limitation with high-dose oestrogens combined with irreversible surgical interventions such as hysterectomy and mastectomy to avoid the side effects of the hormone treatment and improve quality of life. This approach has taken us into a quagmire of diametrically opposed opinions, polarised between those in support of her parents’ genuine desire to achieve the best outcome for their child, and those staunch defenders of the rights of the disabled. Who is right therefore, and should the “Ashley treatment” which her parents have been advocating3 be considered for all children with severe disability? Situations such as this demand an objective examination of medical evidence but also a clarification of our moral duties …


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An innocent warrior
4 August 2016
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A Maori activist's fight for his people after being accused of running a paramilitary training camp in New Zealand.
In 2007 New Zealand police arrested charismatic Maori leader Tame Iti and others in anti-terrorist raids after a period of surveillance.
In a long trial, Iti and three other people (the "Urewera Four") were accused of running a terrorist training camp and of being members of a criminal group. The high court found them not guilty of terrorism but they were jailed for firearms offences. The case was the culmination of 170 years of conflict between the New Zealand Crown and the Ngai Tuhoe tribe, who had suffered appalling injustice including the dispossession of their land.
Filmed over seven years, Iti fights to clear his name and in a surprising turn, the Crown apologises to the Ngai Tuhoe for the historical oppression. This is an extraordinary film about a clash of cultures and indigenous people reconciling with the colonial power.
DIRECTOR'S VIEW: By Kim Webby
Tame Iti is a well-known activist in New Zealand who has spent his life advocating for Maori rights, in particular those of his Ngai Tuhoe tribe. He uses dramatic and spectacular actions to make his point but, in 15 years of knowing Tame, I never saw him as a violent man.
When the New Zealand police raided Tame's home community in 2008 seeking alleged "terrorists", what I saw on the television news shocked me. The "terrorists" were accused of running military-style training camps. There were night raids by armed police on family homes and a massive blockade which stopped all movement in and out of the region. This was something new for New Zealand.
As a filmmaker, I followed this story for seven years. It was not that I was convinced Tame was completely innocent or that I fully believed he was guilty. I just didn't believe he was a terrorist or inherently violent. Police surveillance footage in the documentary makes it clear that guns and manoeuvres took place - the question for me, however, was what was the intention? And, was it sinister or not? My instinct told me that it wasn't.
It is impossible to do a documentary on Tame without some focus on his tribe Ngai Tuhoe and his lifelong campaign for sovereign rights for his people and demands for government acknowledgement of past wrongs, which include land confiscation and military action. So the story of the tribe and its history became interwoven with the story of Tame Iti.
Making An Innocent Warrior was largely an unfunded labour of love. It was a tough documentary to make, one that relied on the goodwill of our director of photography Jos Wheeler and the goodwill of many in the New Zealand film and television community who loaned us equipment and gave us their time.
Since it has screened in New Zealand cinemas it has been described as a film that "all New Zealanders should watch", a film that breaks down barriers around race relations. Similar comments have been made at festivals around the world and for me, this is the film's legacy.

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Greece has many beautiful places. You have seen them in pictures, videos from drones and documentaries numerous times.
But there are secret places in Greece that no-one knows about.
Places you have to seek out and discover on your own.
Yes, even Greece, which has been visited by many tens of millions of people throughout the recent years, has secrets for you to discover.
This underwater cave is in Zakynthos and you can find it only by chance, as it is almost invisible:
Underwater cave of Zakynthos 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/IDIkUwnusa
— Amazing Greece (@Amazing_Greece) July 5, 2017


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Substance Abuse Addiction Treatment Centers in Tremonton, UT
Bear River Mental Health Center is an alcohol and drug rehab based at 440 West 600 North in Tremonton, Utah.
The primary treatment approaches at this facility include Individual Counseling, Couples Therapy, Group Drug Therapy. The program also provides their services in different environments, such as Outpatient Addiction Recovery.
Bear River Mental Health Center also offers a number of programs that are tailored to address the needs of specific individuals such as: Court Ordered Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab. Lastly, Bear River Mental Health Center accepts different forms of payment, such as Self-Payment or Cash Payment, Medicaid Insurance, Medicare for Alcohol and Drug Treatment.
We can help you find the right treatment facility that best fits your overall needs and financial requirements.

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How Much NFL Home Field Advantage Is Worth — and Which Playoff Teams Actually Have It
Quinn Harris/Getty Images. Pictured: Lambeau Field
The impacts of COVID-19 rendered NFL home-field advantage (HFA) almost nonexistent in 2020.
Instead of selling high-priced tickets to fans on the 50-yard line, seats were repurposed as advertising real estate. Instead of rallying fans on critical downs, teams were piping the crowd noise in.
But according to our analysts, the limitation (or total absence) of fans didn’t kickstart the decline in value of HFA — it’s just been the tipping point.
Now with all four home teams expected to welcome fans for the Divisional Round, a panel of our top analysts is here to break down how HFA has evolved in the NFL, how much it is worth to each home playoff team and how they’re factoring it into their ratings this weekend.
Home-Field Advantage Ratings
The five analysts whose ratings power our NFL PRO Projections detail how much HFA is worth to the points spread for the remaining home playoff teams. You can sort the following table by their consensus of individual ratings: Chris Raybon (CR), Raheem Palmer (RP), Stuckey (S), Sean Koerner (SK) and Travis Reed (TR).
How Has HFA Evolved in the NFL?
Travis Reed: HFA was already trending down heading into the 2020 season. With no (or limited) fans, it has decreased even further.
After adjusting for team strength, I have calculated HFA to range from 0.1-1.2 points depending on the team. Given the variance from year to year, it likely falls in the middle of that range at half a point for HFA.
This is lower than the usual HFA that I estimate to be between 2.2-2.8 for a full stadium although that will vary much more by team.
Raheem Palmer: HFA has been decreasing year over year in the NFL for the past four seasons, but the 2019 and 2020 seasons have seen it decrease to almost nothing.
- 2016: 2.86 points
- 2017: 2.46 points
- 2018: 2.12 points
- 2019: 0.11 points
- 2020: 0.05 points
League trends over the past two seasons are telling — in 2020, road teams are 132-129-1 (50.4%) straight up and 133-29 (50.8%) against the spread. In 2019, they were 125-135-1 (48%) SU and 140-106-10 ATS.
Chris Raybon: HFA has historically been worth 2-3 points, but has trended toward non-existent over the past two seasons. This season is the toughest to peg, as there have been varying amounts of fans in the stands, with attendance this season drastically different than in previous seasons.
In order to best capture the trend while not overreacting to small samples — there are “only” 256 regular-season games per year — I use a rolling average of the past three seasons (weighted by recency) to determine the league average. This allows my baseline adjustment to be dynamic, constantly adjusting for new data.
I then adjust for individual teams using the same approach, with further adjustment for the varying attendance levels this season.
My formula currently sets league-average HFA at 0.55 for 2020, which essentially means all things being equal, I would expect the home team to win more often than not, or roughly 51% of the time. The worst home teams will have a home-field adjustment at or near 0.0, while the best are at or near 1.0.
NFL Playoff Fan Attendance
How Should HFA Be Factored Into the NFL Playoffs?
Stuckey: I’ve lowered my HFA across the board throughout the season and now have it on average worth approximately one point. The data suggests that it’s even lower this season, so I could still be a tad too high, but that’s only one season worth of results.
Also, my HFA numbers are not static — they can change depending on weather, matchups, travel and other factors.
As for the Divisional Round, I didn’t make many adjustments outside of Bucs-Saints — that’s the only matchup this weekend in which HFA is reduced since the road team has familiarity with playing in that venue.
The Bills and Chiefs do play outdoors in bad weather at times, but so do the Browns and Ravens. Therefore, I don’t think either game warrants any unique adjustment. Plus, heavy winds would actually benefit Baltimore from a matchup perspective.
The same can be said for the Packers, but I would much rather face their offense outdoors in cold weather than in a dome. I also expect the Rams to go with an extremely run-heavy attack. That said, Jared Goff did recently have surgery to implant pins into his thumb, which can’t be ideal for throwing in below-freezing temperatures, so I did adjust the Rams down slightly for that.
Lastly, there will be some fans at Lambeau, but not enough to make a difference in my opinion.
Raybon: The Packers and Chiefs are my top two teams for the Divisional Round, with both team’s adjustments at 0.95. The Packers have a slightly greater HFA than the Chiefs, all things being equal, but the Packers will allow only 6,000 fans while the Chiefs will allow 16,000.
I have the Bills (0.80) and Saints (0.70) raked above-average as well, with the Bills getting the edge due to playing outdoors in cold-weather Buffalo. They allowed 6,772 fans in last week’s game while the Saints allowed 3,000 — and those numbers are expected to be similar this week — so New Orleans is also at an attendance disadvantage relative to the other three home teams.
Palmer: I recently did some work to weigh HFA based on each team’s stadium and how well they’ve performed at home vs. on the road. For the last 10 seasons, I have the home field advantage for these Divisional Round Home teams tracked at:
- Packers: 4.45
- Bills: 2.86
- Saints: 2.16
- Chiefs: 1.45
Many might be shocked to see the Saints’ and Chiefs’ HFA ranked so low, however both teams have performed just as well on the road as they have at home over the last 10 seasons. This year, the Saints went 6-2 at home and on the road while the Chiefs actually went 6-2 at home and 8-0 on the road. The Packers and Bills have better records at home vs. the road.
I don’t particularly believe in blindly using these HFA numbers, especially in a season when there’s no fans (or very little in the case of Buffalo) to impact opposing offenses, but I adjust ratings based on opponent and style of play.
Looking at the Packers vs. Rams game specifically, the cold should have a major impact on Rams quarterback Jared Goff, who is from California and has played only two NFL games in temperatures below 30 degrees. In those two games, he completed a combined 34-of-72 (47.5%) passes for 381 yards with zero touchdowns to five (!) interceptions with a passer rating of 34.5.
My pure power rating for that matchup actually isn’t as high as the market, but with the Packers’ HFA factored in, I’m sitting close to a market number.
Otherwise, for the most part, I’ll be using a standard one-point value for HFA.
I’ve been personally intrigued by how oddsmakers and the betting markets were adjusting for HFA given the huge swings in lines based on venue changes.
For example, when the Saints and Bucs met in Week 1, New Orleans closed as a 4-point home favorite. Then in Week 9, Tampa Bay closed as a 3-point home favorite. Now for this week’s playoff matchup, the Saints are currently listed as 3-point favorites (check real-time odds here).
We also saw the Ravens close as 6-point road favorites in their Week 11 matchup against the Titans, then as 3.5-point road favorites in last week’s rematch.
In many ways, it feels like the market isn’t properly pricing HFA — or that it’s unfairly making drastic changes to a team’s power rating this season.


Traffic light timing issue
Reported via desktop in the Traffic lights category anonymously at 17:26, Mon 6 December 2021
Sent to Edinburgh City Council less than a minute later
The traffic lights on Brighton Place are only allowing two cars through onto Portobello High Street causing a queue all the way up the road. As a result buses can’t turn into Brighton Place because they can’t get up it so the whole junction is blocked.
Provide an update


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Rhinofilling with hyaluronic acid thought as a cartilage graft
Introduction: There is great demand for nonsurgical aesthetic procedures. In this case series, the authors describe their stepwise technique of injecting hyaluronic acid (HA) into the nose to yield pleasing, stable results.
Case series: A total of 148 patients underwent minimally invasive rhinoplasty by injection of HA filler. Anatomic contraindications for the procedure were a large dorsal hump, extreme tip projection, or excessive nasal deviation. HA injections were made in a specific order to reshape and stabilize the nose; the surgical plan was conceptually similar to placement of cartilage grafts. Patients indicated their satisfaction with the surgical results on a visual analog scale. Immediately after the procedure, all patients had transient redness and slight swelling at the injection site; this resolved spontaneously by 24 h posttreatment. Vascular impairment developed in 1 patient and was managed with hyaluronidase. In general, patients expressed a high level of satisfaction. Thirty-two patients returned for a “touch-up” filler injection 1 year posttreatment.
Discussion: Nasal reshaping by HA injection can be carried out quickly, safely, and effectively with minimal patient discomfort or downtime. Care must be given to select patients who are indicated for this procedure, and meticulous pretreatment planning is necessary.
© 2020 European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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A panel of seven Supreme Court of Appeal judges Thursday unanimously threw out an appeal by Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) seeking to be granted a stay order stopping the Constitutional Court ruling of February 3 2020 that fresh presidential election should be held within 150 days.
The Supreme Court’s decision means that Mec should continue preparing for the poll slated for May 19 2020 in respect of the Constitutional Court’s nullification of the May 21 2019 presidential election.
On the other hand, the Supreme Court is on April15 expected to hear an appeal by Mec and President Peter Mutharika on the Constitutional Court ruling.
Among other points, the panel threw out the application for lacking basis for the suspension of the Constitutional Court order.
Just after the court delivered the ruling, the court premises erupted into jubilation as Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM supporters celebrated the victory.
UTM leader Saulos Chilima, and his MCP counterpart Lazarus Chakwera were petitioners in the landmark case that culminated in the February 3 judgement nullifying the election results due to massive irregularities. President Peter Mutharika and Mec were respondents in the case.
Chakwera and Chilima yesterday could not hide their excitement as they screamed in joy, celebrating the verdict.
“Its 3-0,” said a jubilant Chilima, adding that they won the election case, the Constitutional Court order against the stay and the Supreme Court order.
Chakwera described yesterday’s ruling as a victory for Malawi.
“This is a victory for Malawi. Across this nation, the expectation is that we should be a country that respects the rule of law and this is an example of that. Now they have nowhere to go. As far as this is concerned, we must go ahead with preparations for fresh election,” Chakwera said.
UTM lawyer, Khumbo Soko, said their expectation is that Mec will start taking active steps to comply with the ruling.
Mec lawyer Tamando Chokhotho said his client will comply with the court’s direction.
Chokhotho had earlier indicated that 150 days were not enough for Mec to hold a credible election.
But in an interview yesterday, Chokhotho said his client will see how that would be possible, whether it would be a question of taking shortcuts.
Mec’s appeal case against the February 3 ruling, which annulled the May 21 election results, will be heard on April 15.
The Supreme Court judges who will hear the case include Justices Edward Twea, Anaclet Chipeta, Anthony Kamanga, Frank Kapanda and Rezin Mzikamanda.
Mec Chairperson, Justice Jane Ansah, will not sit on the panel due to conflict of interest whereas Justice Dunstain Mwaungulu was as of last week reported unwell.
Apart from the Supreme Court case, President Peter Mutharika is yet to assent to electoral reform bills which parliament passed in tandem with the Constitutional Court ruling that the august House must come up with legislation to operationalise enforcement of the clarified meaning of 50 percent-plus-one majority required for one to win the presidency as opposed to the previous First-past-the post simple majority.
In the nullified May 21 presidential polls’ results, Mutharika was deemed to have won by 38 percent followed by Chakwera (35) and Chilima (20) prompting the MCP and UTM leaders to petition the court due to massive irregularities.

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Consider the qualitative and quantitative composition of substances. Define its features for compounds of organic and inorganic origin.
What shows the qualitative composition of matter
He demonstrates the types of atoms that are in the molecule being analyzed. For example, water is formed by hydrogen and oxygen.
The molecule of sodium oxide includes sodium and oxygen atoms. In sulfuric acid contains hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur.
What does the composition quantify
It demonstrates the quantitative content of each element within a complex substance.
For example, in water there are two atoms of hydrogen and one oxygen. Sulfuric acid consists of two hydrogens, one sulfur atom, four oxygen.
In the composition of orthophosphoric acid there are three hydrogen atoms, one phosphorus, four oxygen atoms.
The qualitative and quantitative composition of substances is also found in organic substances. For example, methane contains one carbon and four hydrogen.
Methods for determining the composition of matter
Qualitative and quantitative composition of substancescan be determined chemically. For example, when a molecule of a compound is decomposed, several molecules with a simpler composition are formed. Thus, when calcium carbonate, consisting of calcium, carbon, four oxygen atoms is heated, two oxides can be obtained: calcium and carbon.
Complex matter and compounds that are formed during the course of chemical decomposition can have different qualitative and quantitative composition of substances.
Simple and complex compounds can be molecular as well as non-molecular compounds.
The first group is in different aggregate states. For example, sugar is a solid, water is a liquid, oxygen is a gas.
Compounds of non-molecular structure under standard conditions are in solid form. These include salts. In the process of heating, they melt, go from solid to liquid form.
Examples of composition determination
"Describe the qualitative and quantitative compositionof the following substances: sulfur oxide (4), sulfur oxide (6) ". This task is typical in the school course of inorganic chemistry. In order to cope with it, it is first necessary to formulate the formulas of the proposed compounds, using valencies or degrees of oxidation.
In both proposed oxides there are one andthe same chemical elements, therefore, their qualitative composition is the same. They include atoms of sulfur and oxygen. But in the quantitative relationship, the results will differ.
The first compound contains two oxygen atoms, and the second contains six.
We will perform the following task: "Describe the qualitative and quantitative composition of H2S substances".
The hydrogen sulfide molecule consists of a sulfur atom andtwo hydrogens. The qualitative and quantitative composition of the H2S substance makes it possible to foresee its chemical properties. Since there is a hydrogen cation in the composition, hydrogen sulphide is able to exhibit oxidative properties. For example, these characteristics are manifested in interaction with the active metal.
Information on qualitative and quantitativethe composition of the substance is also relevant for organic compounds. For example, knowing the quantitative content of components in the hydrocarbon molecule, you can determine its belonging to a certain class of substances.
Such information allows to anticipate the chemical and physical characteristics of the hydrocarbon being analyzed, to reveal its specific properties.
For example, knowing that the composition has four atomscarbon and ten hydrogens, we can conclude that this substance belongs to the class of saturated hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n + 2. Reactions of substitution by radical mechanism, as well as oxidation by air oxygen, are characteristic for all representatives of this homologous series.
Any inorganic and organic matterhas a certain quantitative and qualitative composition. The information is necessary for establishing the physical and chemical properties of the inorganic compound being analyzed, and for organic substances the composition makes it possible to establish belonging to the class, to reveal the characteristic and specific chemical properties.</ p>

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FAITH CHEUNG PICTURED GIVING THE OPENING WELCOME SPEECH AT THE FUTURE SUMMIT. THROUGH SERVICE, FAITH IS OFFERING TECHNOLOGY SKILLS THAT SHE SAYS ARE CRITICAL FOR STUDENTS IN ORDER TO UNLOCK FUTURE SUCCESS. /COURTESY FAITH CHEUNG
17-year-old Faith Cheung says visiting children at an orphanage in Taiwan, she realized that concepts like typing on a laptop keyboard, or email, were unfamiliar to them. Identifying a similar lack of access to technology education in her own community of Rockville, Maryland, the rising high school senior decided to dedicate her time to increasing technology education for students.
Launching Code A Wish in 2019, Faith hosts coding lessons at her local library and an annual technology conference for teens called the “Future Summit.” Connecting with more than 500 elementary and middle school students in the Maryland area thus far, Faith is offering technology skills that she says are critical for students in order to unlock future success.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO VOLUNTEER?
Most students in my community have access to technology, but as a volunteer for a program serving Syrian elementary school student refugees called “Pioneer On”, I discovered that there were a lot of individuals who don’t even know how to use a computer. Considering this along with my experience at the Taiwanese orphanage, I was startled. Because of a lack of skills, these people, many disadvantaged, are closed off to so many job opportunities. I was inspired to volunteer to increase awareness about technology and help others learn how to code or use a computer so they’re not trapped when they’re older.
DESCRIBE YOUR ROLE WITH CODE A WISH.
As founder and CEO of Code A Wish, I recruit other volunteers to teach coding lessons to students around the state. We are a student-run organization, and want to reach as many students as possible through lessons and events. I also run our marketing and planning initiatives, and raise awareness about our programs.
SHARE ONE PERSONAL STORY WITH ME FROM YOUR VOLUNTEERISM.
I visited this orphanage in Taiwan in summer 2019, and provided three computers for the girls living there through Code A Wish. I wasn’t sure if the computers would make a difference in their lives, or even if the students would use the computers once I was gone. When I got back to the U.S., I received an email from the girls in the orphanage. They told me how much the computers were helping with their school work and how it helped them bond throughout the orphanage. Receiving that email was a great moment for me.
WHY DO YOU THINK IT’S IMPORTANT FOR OTHERS TO GIVE BACK?
If you’re more fortunate than others or comfortable in your own life, it is time to turn to others who might be lacking opportunities. It’s your duty to be able to turn to other people and make sure they have equal access to the amazing opportunities you do. Everyone has potential in computer science and other fields, and I want to give others access to be able to pursue future success.
WHAT’S BEEN THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR SERVICE?
It’s been rewarding knowing that even if teens attend our lessons because their parents force them, not necessarily because they have interest themselves, they will learn something. Whether it’s a business skill, a newfound interest in coding or AI. These students might be blocked off to learning new skills, but I can plant a tiny seed of interest, and maybe because of that, they might decide to pursue something completely new.
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED THROUGH YOUR EXPERIENCES AS A VOLUNTEER?
Every community is not always accurately represented, wherever you live. I attend a well-off school compared to other places, and I never realized exactly how many people didn’t have access to a computer or didn’t know what email was. Our world is more and more reliant on technology, as you can see with the coronavirus pandemic, so it’s important for students to be able to effectively communicate using these tools.
IN ONE WORD, WHAT DOES VOLUNTEERING MEAN TO YOU?
WHEN YOU’RE NOT IN SCHOOL OR VOLUNTEERING, WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN?
I attend orchestra, where I play the oboe. I also do public speaking.
HOW CAN READERS HELP?
Code A Wish relies on donations and local sponsors for our programming. Please visit our website for more information about how you can help.


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July 24, 2002 02:27pm
Sexiest Man & Woman in L.A. to be Chosen at Erotica LA 2003
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(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- The sexiest man and woman in Los Angeles will be chosen next year in a contest at the seventh annual Erotica LA, the fast-growing adult entertainment expo for consumers to be held June 20-22 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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Among other attractions at Erotica LA 2003 will be a sensual fashion show and a live auction of a collection of adult entertainment industry memorabilia, clothing, props and other items. There will also be opportunities to meet leading authors and sex experts.
This year's Erotica LA 2002 was held June 7-9 and attracted over 16,000 people, despite being held on one of the busiest sports weekends of the year, which pitted it against high stakes televised boxing, tennis, golf, hockey, baseball and basketball contests.
About Erotica LA:
Erotica LA is the adult entertainment industry's premier showcase for adult products. The three-day expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center offers consumers an opportunity to meet adult entertainment stars, purchase products and learn about the adult industry. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of exhibit space goes to benefit the Free Speech Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and fighting for First Amendment Rights. Erotica LA is affiliated with Adult Video News.
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"Contemporary circus can tend to be more dark because its goal sometimes is not to please the audience."
It's a frigid night in Santiago and French-born circus performer Ghislain Ramage is waiting to go on stage. He's been fulfilling a teenage dream and travelling the world with Cirque du Soleil, not only as a Cyr wheel specialist but as an all-rounder able to fill in where necessary. In many ways, his skill-varied base is old school carny; a bit of acrobatics, some clowning, juggling etc. It gives him an interesting perspective on the avowedly modern Cirque style.
"Contemporary circus," he explains, "can tend to be more dark because its goal sometimes is not to please the audience; it's more about the message you want to present. But this show is not like that."
This show is Kooza and it's about the circus. Its appeal is rooted in a kind of cultural nostalgia, a misty vision of tents, trapeze and tricksters. However, according to Ramage, the cosiness of memory does get disturbed. "Most people know about traditional circus but they don't know much about contemporary circus; but what happens with Kooza is that even though it's inspired by traditional circus, it's not traditional. It's transformed with the Cirque artistry."
"My mother sent me to a circus school because I was already running and jumping everywhere and she thought it would be a good idea."
Since debuting in Montreal in 2007, Kooza has toured relentlessly, clocking up close to 3,000 performances and more than six million ticket sales. Created by American-born clown David Shiner, it is most often described as "circus in a box". Indeed, the title was inspired by the Sanskrit 'koza', meaning box, chest or treasure.
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However, Kooza is still typical Cirque, in that it ties itself to a narrative and a few core ideas. As Ramage encapsulates it, "The whole story of the show is about life and death. Yes, you have a dark side but it's treated in a way that's not scary. For me, it's not just dark because from darkness light shines again."
The show's trajectory follows the journey of a mime called The Innocent into the beguiling and morally ambiguous world of the circus, a place where he meets such characters as The Bad Dog, The King and The Trickster. In spite of all the potential pitfalls, The Innocent survives and thrives. "Kooza is inspired by the roots of circus," Ramage says, "so it's much more joyful."
For Ramage, the world of Kooza reflects his own journey, an odyssey that began at the age of six. "My mother sent me to a circus school because I was already running and jumping everywhere and she thought it would be a good idea. Luckily there was a small circus school in my hometown. I started doing it as a hobby, learning all the basic skills. It only became a passion later."
The passion was fuelled by a DVD of Cirque's Quidam, which the young Ramage watched over and over. "It was so rich and that's how I got really passionate about it," he recalls. "But y'know, before I was maybe 15 years old I did not even know I could really become a circus artist."
Ramage's life on the road performing in huge tents neatly accords with the traditional childhood circus fantasy. From smalltown France to Chile (and soon to Australia), he has walked the path so spectacularly realised in Kooza. "For me, it's not real work," he jokes. "Y'know, I get to play every night."

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HELP! Stomach Issues and Weight Loss
At the beginning of the year, I started a new "diet" (not really a diet, just wanted to start eating better and exercising regularly again). Well I got off to a great start....but my eating: I have ZERO appetite. I lost 20 pounds in about 6 weeks, and right now, I've been pretty stable, but my appetite is still not there. I just don't feel like eating, even though my stomach could be growling! I have no pain, no diarrhea, no constipation, nothing! I do have a little bit of nausea if I drink anything on an empty stomach (it will come right back out). I'm not sad about the weight loss yet, its everything i gained since my diagnosis...but I can't afford to lose any more!
I went to my ONC doctor, he just told me to make sure I am getting 2000 calories a day and referred me to a dietician and gastro dr. My insurance denied the request. So i made an appt with my PCP. She seemed a little more concerned and referred me to a dietician and a Gastro dr...my insurance denied it. It's probably not cancer related, but I can't help but go there.
Has anyone experienced something similar? Or does anyone have any suggestions on what I should do next?

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Metro-North, LIRR get security boost
(New York television station WNBC posted the following article on its website on March 20.)
NEW YORK -- Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains are about to see increased police patrols -- and officials say the boost in police manpower will be permanent.
Security officials will be riding the trains in addition to beefing up security at suburban rail stations, which will include some random bag checks.
Officials stressed that there is no new specific threat information, but many are concerned that the New York metro rail system remains a terror target.
“The more resources that we can put into the system, the more eyes and ears that we can get out of it, the better off we are going to be,” said Lewis Schiliro, the MTA’s director of interagency preparedness.
“I think the public can be assured that within the MTA, within the New York law enforcement community, that everything that humanly possible to be done is being done,” Schiliro said.
In addition to Wednesday’s announcement about increased police patrols, MTA officials said they have been actively working to make facilities more secure.
They have been making regular inspections of tracks for damage or sabotage and have added more cameras and fencing along track tunnels.
“We have some cameras installed outside the tunnels, and as part of the long term security program, we will be putting cameras in throughout the tunnels,” said Jose Fernandez, vice president of LIRR security.
The focus on rail security comes after bombings in recent years in London, Madrid and Mumbai.
MTA officials said they also have command posts set up for their railways -- and a separate post for bridges and tunnels -- where cameras are monitored around the clock.
Security checkpoints at numerous crossings continue to look out for suspicious vehicles at random.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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This interactive map reveals areas that could be at risk of going into the highest lockdown level from next week.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night pleaded with the British to come together again to ban the coronavirus.
⚠ Read our live coronavirus blog for the latest news and updates
Mr Johnson presented the government’s tough winter plan, warning that the Christmas period was ‘the season of the utmost caution’ and that local lockdown levels will last until at least March.
The latest infection data for England show 249 of 315 local authorities have seen a drop in cases in the past seven days through November 19.
Regions such as Hull in Yorkshire, Swale in Kent, East Lindsey in Lincolnshire and Hartlepool in the northeast are all expected to enter level 3 as they have the highest infection rates in the country, data shows by PHE.
Our interactive map reveals the areas with the highest infection rates in dark red, while the lighter the color, the lower the number of cases per 100,000 population.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said this morning that although half of the country may be placed on the more stringent Level 3 alert level, it will still allow more freedoms than the national lockdown currently in place for the ‘England.
Dr Mike Tildesley, a member of the Pandemic Influenza Modeling Science Panel (SPI-M), which advises the government, said he expected many parts of England to emerge from the lockdown towards the level The highest.
Level 3 should include a ban for households to mingle indoors or outdoors until a Christmas break, pubs and restaurants are only allowed to offer click and collect services and marriages still prohibited.
In a change from the previous tiered system, it is expected that Gyms will be allowed to open at tier 3.
The government is expected to announce that families will be able to hang out in “festive bubbles” for five days over Christmas in an early PM prezzie.
But experts have warned that those living on level 3 will not be able to stay away overnight.
Professor Sian Griffiths says it’s because you can’t have anyone in your house and the overnight stays depend on the number of people in your household.
Shoppers should also be able to shop for gifts and treats on the high street next month.
While most people will be able to prepare for Christmas, some will be forced to adhere to strict restrictions due to a growing number of coronavirus cases.
On Thursday, the government is set to reveal the levels of each local authority.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed yesterday afternoon that this will be announced Thursday during a session in the House of Commons – which he attended virtually.
He said the levels would be determined by five key indicators:
- case detection rate in all age groups
- case detection rate in the over 60s
- the rate of infections increases or decreases
- the positivity rate – or the number of positive Covid cases as a percentage of tests performed
- pressure on the NHS, including current and planned bed occupancy.
THE TOP 10 CORONAVIRUS HOTSPOTS IN ENGLAND
PHE data shows the rates of coronavirus cases across England.
Figures, for the seven days to November 16, show Hull has the most infections and West Suffolk has the least – with just 58.1 cases per 100,000.
Here are the 10 places with the highest cases in England per 100,000
Hull – 568.6
Swale – 565,0
Thanet – 508,0
East Lindsey – 493.2
Dudley – 484,5
Stoke-on-Trent – 482,1
Hyndburn – 467,7
Hartlepool – 460,2
Boston – 450,3
Sandwell – 447,6
‘End by levels’
Last week, it was revealed that several local authorities were looking to get into severe restrictions once the lockdown was lifted.
Mr Shapps added: “I think we need to be a little tighter on the levels – level 3 in more places is a strong possibility – but there is always a difference between that and what we are doing now.
“For example, in terms of the number of people being able to meet outside in a public place, and a number of other things.
“We have been living this nightmare for a long time now, we all know that the only way to beat this virus is, I am afraid, to keep people away and separated from the most natural thing, which is human contact. . ”
Most of the country is expected to revert to the strictest level 3 or high risk level 2.
Initially, a lot of regions can end up at level 3, but we can find a kind of phased move.
Dr Mike Tildesley
Level 2 will be “reinforced” and it is understood that pubs will only be allowed to serve alcohol on the sidelines of a “heavy meal” and that bettors will only be able to dine inside with people. they live with.
Level 3 ads will only be allowed to operate on a click and collect basis with no seats inside.
Dr Tildesley told BBC Breakfast this morning that there is good evidence to prove that the level 3 restrictions have pushed the R-rate below 1 in some places.
He said: “I would expect that initially a lot of regions would probably end up in Tier 3, but we might find some sort of phased move.
“” At first we might see slightly more severe levels, but when we start to see the effect of the lockdown, 1-2 weeks after the lockdown ends on December 2nd, we might see some areas gradually dropping the levels. “
Data from the government Coronavirus Dashboard that calculates PHE data shows Swale in Kent has 565.0 cases of the virus per 100,000 population.
Areas in southern England were previously under Tier 1 restrictions as cases remained low – but recent data shows that while Swale is not top of the list, it is not far behind rates observed in the northern regions of the country. .
Hull continues to have the highest rate in England, 1,477 new cases recorded in the seven days to November 19 – the equivalent of 568.6 cases per 100,000 population.
Thanet is in third place with 508 cases per 100,000 population.
The areas with the largest weekly rate increases are Medway (from 283.6 to 396.3, with 1,104 new cases); Gravesham (280.5 to 388.1, with 415 new cases); and Hyndburn (from 386.2 to 467.7, with 379 new cases).
The north of England was previously home to the majority of coronavirus infections and experts had previously warned that the virus “is not just a problem in the North”.
On Friday, Sage’s estimates suggested that the North West of England currently had an R-rate of between 0.8 and 1.
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday revealed that cases are on the decline in the Northwest.
The ONS said there is a “substantial difference” in regional tariffs.
The official figures body said: ‘Over the past week infection rates have continued to rise in London, the east of England and the south-east, but rates now appear decrease in the northwest and the East Midlands.
“The highest Covid-19 infection rates remain in the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber. ”
Southern regions are also experiencing an increase in cases.
Official data also indicates that at the regional level – many parts of the North have seen a decline in cases.
Previous hotspots such as Leicester could again find themselves in the tightest restrictions with 428.0 cases per 100,000, while Blackburn with Darwen also faces tough restrictions with 387.5 cases per 100,000.
Boris Johnson will announce the levels that will apply in different parts of the country on Thursday, November 26.
At the start of the pandemic, London had a high number of cases and cases have been on the rise since early November.
The capital had already faced Level 2 restrictions before the second nationwide lockdown.
While cases in London have continued to rise since early November, there have been signs the national lockdown is helping cases stabilize across the country.
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THIRD PARTY END
Covid hotspots that could enter the top tier when lockdown ends
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged Londoners to continue to abide by the restrictions to help fight the virus.
He said: “Today more than ever it is essential that we continue to follow the rules as we still have very difficult months ahead in our fight against the virus.
“But I’m happy to say the end is finally in sight.
“We can see the light at the end of the tunnel because, with the positive news about vaccines leaking out and the incredible work of our scientists, we can afford to be upbeat and optimistic about the future and start planning for life. after the virus. ”


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March Madness is in full swing, but we'll get to that.
First, Tiger Woods is the number 1 golfer in the world again. How is this not bigger news? This is already his 3rd win of the year, matching his 2012 total. Is the old Tiger back? Or is he even better? At this stage of his career, he will only be judged by how many more majors he wins. Even so, it's refreshing to see a top player return to dominant form in his sport without any steroid overhang.
The next biggest thing in sports that caught my eye was that Ed Reed will no longer be a Baltimore Raven. He was also super classy about it, putting out a full-page salute to Ravens fans in the Baltimore Sun. So after winning the Superbowl, the Ravens have managed to completely dismantle their championship team while grossly overpaying Joe Flacco. They were lucky Dumervil fell into their lap or else it would've been a complete disaster. I certainly don't foresee another deep playoff run, and I'm beginning to wonder how competitive they will actually be. Then again, Baltimore fans aren't allowed to complain, according to Bill Simmons who once wrote that teams should get a five-year grace period after winning a championship.
But the real big sporting event of the weekend was the start of the NCAAB tournament. History was made as Florida Gulf Coast University became the first 15th seed to make it into the Sweet Sixteen, playing their entertaining, carefree, high-flying style of basketball. Another historic moment came when my alma mater, Harvard, had their first tournament win ever. Go Crimson! There were in total quite a few big upsets this opening round, and I'm glad that I got to cheer them on without worrying that they were going to bust my bracket. I get that for most people, the March Madness bracket and fantasy sports are ways that they can gamble a little on sports without feeling guilty. But for those who actually enjoy basketball and gamble on sports with any regular frequency, I wonder if filling out brackets would actually detract from enjoying the tournament.


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Using both fiction and documentary techniques, Gitai links his family history to ancient history. Through exquisitely composed long takes, he re-enacts the Jewish-Roman wars that began in 66 A.D., and contrasts them to the young soldiers enlisting in Israel's army today, including his own son, making the film "a passionate expression of Mr. Gitai's anguish at living in a country in a continual state of war" (NY Times). The cycles of violence are never-ending, but so are the bonds of family. Gitai's wife Rivka reads letters from his mother, linking generations of Jews and Israelis within the warm embrace of memory.
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AN: Hello readers an a very happy new year to you! Sorry for the delay but I had the mother of all writers' block that took almost all of quarantine time ti figure it out hpe it stays that way. I know that by the time ou guys are reading this it would be well past the start of 2020, however, let me at least greet all of you and wish you all the best in your future #2 hero… wait, I mean endeavor for this upcoming year. Pls. leave some comment to let me know what you think of the story so far. Just know that I am not Japanese nor do I draw.
Hope you like this new chapter!
Chapter 4: A Friend in Need
"Hey Mom! It's time to watch the video!" An excited voice of a little boy rings throughout the house.
Inko Midorya looks at her precious little boy with equal measure of fondness and exasperation. Ever since that awful day in the city, and that nasty Villain kidnapping her son, he would not stop talking about heroes and how he would one day be just like them. Now many would say this is just normal given that it is the most popular occupation in the world, and she would agree, she also dreamt of being a hero at a certain point in life or two before she simply concluded that it simply wasn't the life for her and she settled down and had Izuku with her Darling husband, sadly more often than not, he isn't there for the many milestones for their baby.
However, this does not seem to be your average declaration if being a hero that they will look at fondly as they grow older. She could see the fire in his eyes to the point that it was almost scary. Even then, on that day, the feeling was so different, it's like what was rumored to be in the presence of All might himself that seems to exude and that the world is anticipating on what will happen next.
Shaking those thoughts from herself and bringing herself back to the here and now. She helped her son to the video on the computer. This Video was recorded long ago and was posted on HeroTube.
The Rescue that cemented All Might as the Symbol of Peace.
"Alright, just one more, ok? I don't know why you want to keep watching this. This is just too scary for me." She already knew the answer though, like all moms have that hidden ability to know.
The scene shows a massive disaster area. Fire burning everywhere, Cars and buildings mangled and wreaked beyond recognition as well as people panicking and looking on on what will happen next. When suddenly, someone exclaimed at the sight he was seeing.
"Are you seeing this? He's already rescued like a hundred people already! This is unbelievable!"
It was a giant of a man. Hulking muscles and a most peculiar haircut that has two bangs upright making them look like antennae.
"Gura gura gura gura! Fear not citizens! Hope has arrived, For I am Here!" The Hulking figure said in a great booming voice that immediately took command of the whole situation.
This was All Might.
"Heroes are so cool!" Little Izuku exclaimed with his face-splitting grin. "When I grow up, I wanna be just like them! Wait, I want to be the greatest of them all! I will be the Hero King!" He declared this waving his chubby little fists in the air. If there ever was a sight that would cause the female half of the population squeal to the levels of breaking every glass object within the city, this would be it.
Inko stands and looks at her son fondly by the door both in amusement and memorizing this moment for the rest of her life. She knew something special is happening, how it would involve her baby boy, she might never know, but she will still do so none the less.
However, a worry niggles in her mind, perhaps it was of the fact that her son has yet to manifest his own quirk and many kids around his age already have theirs, most notably is that of her best friend Mitsuki. She already fears the worst and she is sure when that happens, it would surely break her son.
Mustafu General Hospital
"Forget about it Kid."
Just for simple words and the whole world stopped.
The silence was deafening you could almost hear a little heart and a dream break and fall apart.
The doctor that they visited to examine for this day simply sat on his chair with his head propped by his hand in the most uncaring way possible. The deadpan indifference behind the thick glasses and mustache didn't help either. It's like he doesn't see the point of doing anything otherwise.
"The proof of this is that the pinky toe is supposed to be an indication of humans advancing and evolving…"
The doctor continued to yammer and drone and even asked his mom some questions. But all of this was just white noise to Izuku, all he could hear was it was impossible to fulfil his dream. That his promise to Shanks and his crew were not worth anything.
Back to the Midoria's House
Inko could practically hear her son's heart falling apart. She sees him watching the All Might video over and over again. Her heart keeps breaking more and more. She knew that he had set his heart a becoming a hero and the news that he can never had a power of his own.
Part of her is happy that he will never have to risk his life needlessly for a bunch of strangers that he has never met and who would not care less if he lived and died as loss as they could get away. That she will not have to worry everyday dreading when she will receive the news that her son died a brave hero. That he will never have to face foes, each one stronger than the last until all it takes is an unlucky strike and leave a corpse for her to bury.
It was also the part of her that she wants to revoke her mom card. After all, what kind of monster feels glad that all the hopes and dreams of their children crushed before it even had the chance to begin. And she knew that this was only the beginning, her little boys life will be difficult, and there is nothing she can do about it.
Overcome with her emotions, it all came to the breaking point when her son, her endless ball of sunshine, her greatest and proudest achievement, the most important thing in her life asked her with teary eyes and broken voice: "Can I be a Hero too?"
It was then that she realized that she failed him.
Not knowing what to say, she could only hug him and apologize again and again for being helpless against his plight, not seeing that he died a little more inside as he realized that not even his mother will believe that he has a chance.
In another life, Izuku would have felt sorry for himself. In another life, he would have hidden himself and studied whenever he could, analyzing the quirks that he will never have, how to use them, how they work and how to counter them. In another life, he would have kept his head down and accepted abuse and would have had so little self-confidence he would have been a timid wimp of a crybaby. However, in another life, he didn't have the reincarnated soul of a former Pirate King. And if there is one thing guaranteed of the late Monkey D. Luffy, he never backs down.
"The way you wrote your name reads Deku. Its suits you just fine, your quite useless anyway. Maybe I should call you Deku from now on."
"Do you have a fucking problem with that Deku?"
"I don't wanna be a Deku, call me Luffy instead."
"Che… Whatever, I don't give a fuck whatever you want, ya loser, see ya Luffy."
Unknown to any of the children present, Katsuki stuck with that nickname all those years later because he was the only one to ever stand his ground (except for his Mom, that hag is as scary as fuck) and he respected that, even during the time he was disappointed that his so called rival became helpless and useless, he still used it. Because he will always be Luffy to him.
A tall Caucasian man sits in his office, pondering of many different thoughts, among which include a certain annoying costumed hero. Oh yes, All Might certainly seem powerful, even more so compared with his predecessor, and my, oh my! Wasn't that a match that he certainly remembered of quite a while. His little brother's legacy always seems to have an annoyingly long tenacious streak that will certainly outstrip cockroaches. And he's been squashing them like the insects that they were before more would appear to take its place. And they all come stronger than the one previous.
He is no fool, basing only with the latest bearer that he disposed of, the next one just might be the one to do him in this time.
But one does not rule for as long as he did without contingency plans nor does he have only one. The newly renamed Tomura Shigaraki seems to be coming along quite nicely. And the barebones of the plan for the group with the Cheesy name of League of Villains is also starting to bear fruit. Trully discovering the young and impressionable Kurogiri was the sign of the gods that his destiny will not be denied, one way or another.
But still, he just loved stacking the odds in his favor.
He then looks at the monitor and checks on the medical file for this pit stop. One would never know what one could get and might even get him a rare gem to use or exploit. Indeed, with Quirks and people of all shapes and sizes, it should come to no surprise that he has Worms and Trojan Horses installed to every database in hospitals and government facility and most importantly, in Quirk testing centers. Absolutely perfect for simply browsing and choosing to get the desired quirks he needs to mix and match for maximum effect.
Ah! Here, this one seems powerful indeed and will not require as much effort as getting the powers of that brat of the #9 hero Endeavor.
The man gives a wide grin and adjusts his 3-piece suit as he walks out the darkened room towards getting his latest merchandise acquired.
Business is indeed good.
Just about a second before the computer automatically closed, a picture of a young boy with spiky blond hair and the name of Katsuki Bakugo is shown with his complete medical records…
I think we all know what will happen next…


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June 12, 2007 - San Francisco, CA - PipeLineNews.org - Those having doubts that New York Department of Educations proposed Arabic school - Khalil Gibran International Academy - will inevitably turn into a madrassah should consider how a similar experiment in the San Diego Unified School District is turning out.
In September Carver Elementary school [kindergarten - eighth grade] accepted nearly 100 students from a failed charter school which served a Somali Muslim constituency.
The school population now numbers approximately 400.
Though these kids are now being educated within the wall of Carver, they have not been incorporated into the main student population and operate as a school-within-a-school, a segregated elite with special privileges.
The controversy became a matter of public record when a substitute teacher Mary-Frances Stevens made a report to the local school board in which she claimed that Carvers Muslim children were being led in Islamic prayer by a teachers aide. Stevens, who subbed at the school on March 8 stated that the lesson plan she was given included the allotting of one hour for prayer.
The teachers allegation of religious indoctrination led to an investigation.
In true multicultural fashion, the school has gone to extreme lengths to accommodate its new students; the curriculum features the teaching of Arabic - the language of the Quran - single gender classes for girls as well as organized prayer...for Muslims only.
A new dhimmi class schedule - expressly designed to kow tow to Carvers new students - was instituted. It created an extra 15 minute recess period as part of an hour set aside so that Carvers Muslims can pray en-masse while in class. Additionally, the school cafeteria menu no longer serves pork or other foods which conflict with fundamentalist Muslim diet restrictions [halal].
Even Carvers winter holiday" celebration has not escaped the wrath of this brand of extreme multiculturalism, ripping the heart out of what was formerly the Christmas holiday by injecting extraneous cultural artifacts; as the San Diego Union Tribune notes:
The school's winter holiday celebration featuring multicultural performances was a big hit. African-American, American, Muslim and other traditions were celebrated.
Carver has always been sensitive to the different cultures and always looked at the variety of cultures we have as an enrichment, not a problem," teacher Pamela de Meules said." [source District wants to provide options," by Helen Gao http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/education/20070412-9999-1m12carver.html]
Confronted by an apparent double standard which elevates Muslims over Christian and Jewish students, school principal Kimberlee Kidd attempted to explain, I think there are so many misconceptions."
The actions taken by Carvers officials have made them agents whereby Sharia [Islamic religious law] has been extended into a region of the public domain where heretofore an ACLU interpretation of church-state separation has prevailed.
On that note, the local ACLU is still considering" its options in this matter dont hold your breath.
The unequal treatment on display at Carver is manifest, especially when seen in the light of how requests by Christians who have petitioned to have their prayer needs accommodated are routinely denied by public school officials. It goes without saying that public school cafeteria menus have seldom if ever been modified to accommodate the religious needs of Orthodox Jews who also must not eat pork.
As we have noted in previous articles regarding New Yorks proposed Khalil Gibran International Academy [The Khalil Gibran School - Government Funded Da'wa, New York Set To Open A "Public" Jihad School, The Khalil Gibran School - Government Funded Da'wa] Islamists across the nation are taking advantage of and in some cases actually working hand in hand with public school administrators whose hostility to American traditionalism is palpable.
This explains the lefts embrace of radical Muslims.
The latter are intent upon shoving Sharia down the throat of the majority culture and multiculturally bound extreme liberals [which includes many school administrators] are happy to have allies which help them continue the attack on the Judeo-Christian underpinnings of America.
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