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Dr Jess says:Worldwide, three in five of us will die of chronic diseases related to inflammation. Despite people having heard of inflammation, most don’t really understand what it means.
Inflammation is a normal response to protect our body from potential toxins and biohazards, by producing a low level of inflammatory chemicals, cell responses and antibodies. But if we develop too much inflammation, healthy tissue can become damaged. Over an extended period of time, we can develop autoimmune diseases like hypothyroidism, ulcerative colitis or psoriasis. Or we can develop chronic inflammatory conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes or even cancer. Our immune system is at the root of most diseases. Harnessing its power to heal instead of harm can help us to feel great!
Our immune system is a group of cells, organs and tissues that work together to defend the body against infection, repair damage and maintain our overall health. Without our immune system, we would die; killed by an infection, like the common cold or the ‘flu.
Our immune system helps us deal with injuries, repairs damage to our cells, prevents cancer and lives in an amazing synergy with the trillions of bacteria and other organisms which live on and in us (mainly in our gut).
When our immune system goes wrong it can be catastrophic, resulting in fatal infections, aggressive cancer or autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis or ulcerative colitis.
Most of us have experienced a problem with our immune system at some point in our lives. These problems can present as allergies (the immune system reacting to the wrong thing), hay fever, skin problems like eczema or psoriasis (our immune system attacking our skin), joint pain (inflammation) or frequent infections (colds, coughs, urinary or skin infections). When our immune system is overworked, it can lead to chronic inflammation.
what is inflammation?
When our body is injured by trauma, invading viruses or bacteria, our inbuilt immune defence system kicks in. This might occur if you injure your knee, have a sore throat or develop a skin rash.
The immune system activates itself to send chemicals, cells and a system-wide response in an attempt to defend the body and repair the damage. This is a healthy response that keeps us alive, but sometimes, it can go wrong. Chronic (long term) inflammation is at the root of many diseases: autoimmune diseases, heart disease, eczema, diabetes, cancer, dementia, autism, obesity, premature ageing, asthma and arthritis.
how does chronic (long term) inflammation develop?
The immune defence system can fail to switch off, or get inappropriately triggered, creating ongoing inflammation. This immune response can create many symptoms and long term (chronic) illnesses.
This low-level inflammation can be happening inside us for many years, damaging our cells and organs and leading to the conditions above, despite us feeling well and healthy.
One of the most important causes of chronic inflammation in the body and the development of autoimmune diseases is intestinal permeability. When the walls of the gut are damaged, they become leaky. This allows much bigger than usual particles to move through the gut wall (usually it is like a fine mesh sieve, only allowing small particles through).
One of the most dangerous particles that can move through the gut wall is lipopolysaccharide (LPS); a toxin that is produced when good bacteria or our immune system kills infectious or bad bacteria. In healthy people whose guts are not leaky, LPS is safely excreted in their stool. In those with leaky guts, when large amounts of LPS move through the gut wall, it can trigger widespread inflammation and tissue damage over time in a condition called endotoxemia. Raised LPS levels have also been found in patients with anxiety and depression.1
how could chronic inflammation affect me?
When we are suffering from chronic low-level inflammation (a broken immune system), symptoms can include:
Feeling very tired (fatigue)
Stiffness and aching
Brain fog, or poor memory
Depression and anxiety
Headaches and migraines
High blood pressure
can I test for inflammation?
The immune system is so complex that there is no single test that can diagnose immune system issues and chronic inflammation. However, these are some of the most useful blood tests:
ESR – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. This is a simple blood test that has been around for a long time. It measures the rate at which your blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube. If you have inflammation, the blood cells clump together and settle faster in the test tube. If this test is raised (>13mm/hr in males or >20mm/hr in females), then it shows you have inflammation or an infection.
hsCRP– High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein. This test is not widely performed by the NHS (which does a less sensitive CRP), but is an excellent marker of low-level inflammation. C-Reactive Protein is produced by the liver and is raised in people who are suffering from inflammation and infection. High sensitivity CRP is especially helpful in people who may not have a diagnosis, but are suffering from the above symptoms. If this test is raised (>3.0mg/L) it can show you have inflammation and are at higher risk of heart disease in the future. Ideally, it should be <1.5mg/L. This test is available from Medichecks.
IL-6 – Interleukin 6 is a protein produced when the immune system is activated. It can be useful to show evidence of inflammation, infection, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. This test is available from Regenerus Labs in the UK, but you will need to find a practitioner to assist you with getting this test.
TNF alpha – Tumour Necrosis Factor is another protein produced during inflammation. Drugs to block TNF alpha are used in some cancers and autoimmune diseases, however, TNF has an important role in fighting infection and has been shown to play a role in Alzheimer’s, depression, cancer, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease. This test is available from Regenerus Labs in the UK, but you will need to find a practitioner to assist you with getting this test.
Uric acid – This marker is used to diagnose your risk of gout, but can also be a good indicator of inflammation and your risk of developing heart disease. It can be raised with poor diet, obesity, stress, certain diseases like hypothyroidism, psoriasis or kidney disease and genetics. However, it is also a marker of inflammation, as it is part of the inflammatory response. Uric acid is produced by injured tissues but is not part of the infection pathway, which can make it very helpful as a marker. It is available from Medichecks but may be useful as part of a Well Woman or Well Man screen with an hsCRP.
Raised inflammatory markers like those above have been shown to produce a significantly increased risk of developing cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It is also worth noting that raised blood sugar has a huge impact on inflammation and so getting your fasting blood sugar and insulin levels checked (high insulin levels can be an early warning of pre-diabetes) is very important.
If the above markers are all normal, then there are some other tests that can be helpful, to look at how healthy your immune system is:
Full blood count – This simple test measures the different amounts of some important types of immune system cells (known as white blood cells). If your overall white blood cell count is low, or you are low in a particular type of white blood cell called a neutrophil (when low, this is known as neutropenia), then you can be at a higher risk of infection. Neutropenia can occur with certain medications, infections, with some diseases and vitamin deficiencies. In some cases, the cause remains unknown. If your white cells are low, you should be under the care of a physician.
NK cell activity – Natural Killer cells are known to be important for killing cancer cells and viruses. This is an emerging test that will soon be more readily available in the UK. It gives a good overview of your immune system health. If low, it may show an increased risk of developing cancer.
There are other tests for specific immune system diseases like hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, in which antibodies specific to the areas involved can be measured in the blood. These tests can be discussed with your medical provider depending on your symptoms.
There is evidence that having higher than normal levels of these specific antibodies is a very early sign that you are much more likely to develop the autoimmune disease related to that antibody in the future. A study looking at lupus patients with stored blood samples over an average of five years before they developed symptoms, showed that they had raised antibodies for many years before they developed the disease.2 The same has been shown with thyroid disease.3
This means that if you have specific antibodies that are raised, it is extremely important to work on your immune health, as you are at a much higher risk of developing an autoimmune disease in the future.
Labs like Medichecks do several tests looking at specific antibodies – an autoantibodies profile 1 and 2, as well as further antibody testing by condition.
healing chronic inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a root cause of many modern diseases and symptoms. By healing our gut and removing inflammatory triggers it can be improved relatively quickly and even switched off. Listen to our weekly podcast for tips to reduce inflammation.
By understanding the link between chronic inflammation, leaky gut and the microbiome, it is possible to help calm inflammation and heal your gut. Listen to our podcast for practical advice and in depth discussions on this topic.
Many natural inflammation supports are hundreds or even thousands of years old, including spices like turmeric and ginger and traditional herbs, all of which can all have positive impacts on the microbiome and gut lining, reducing inflammation. Omega 3 fats are also very important in the body’s anti-inflammatory pathways.
Exercise is also an important component of health. Just one 20-minute session of moderate exercise has been found to reduce markers of inflammation (TNF) in the blood.4 Chiropractic adjustments have also been shown in research to boost the immune system by 48% for four days, and are a natural drug-free way to relieve joint pain.
We know that early life, stress and medications also have a big role to play in the development of leaky gut and long-term inflammation. A diet that supports the gut lining, including important strains of probiotic bacteria, can help epithelial cells to heal and protect against leaky gut.
The Autoimmune fix – by Dr Tom O’ Bryan is an excellent book to understand both triggers to chronic inflammation and the long term development of autoimmune diseases. Everyone should consider reading this book to understand their immune systems, gut health and how to stay healthy long term. Jess highly recommends it.

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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Michael Baker Corp. BKR, -3.54% Thursday said it's revising its estimate of the financial impact of a restatement of certain financial statements. The Pittsburgh-based provider of maintenance services said it's identified additional tax accounting and compliance errors that will have an adverse impact on previously reported results, reducing net income by a total of $10 million to $10.5 million for a four-year period spanning fiscal 2001 through 2004. Michael Baker said the changes will reduce net income by $1 million to $1.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2005, and that there will be a cumulative reduction in the range of $14 million to $15 million in retained earnings as of March 31, 2005. The stock closed Wednesday at $22.51, down 1%.
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Golden Visa Programme
Are you looking to gain residency in Greece? Look no further than the Golden Visa Programme.
With a five-year residence permit on offer, this programme provides a pathway for third country nationals like yourself. Whether you invest in real estate or infrastructure projects, you can obtain a residence permit and enjoy the benefits of living in Greece. Your family members can also join you on this exciting journey. Explore the possibilities and experience the freedom of living in Greece through the Golden Visa Programme.
Eligibility Requirements for Golden Visa Programme
To be eligible for the Golden Visa Programme in Greece, you must meet certain requirements. Firstly, you need to have entered the country legally with an entry visa or be residing legally, even if your current residence permit doesn’t allow a change of purpose.
Secondly, the property you acquire should be worth at least 250,000 euros and belong to you by title, county, and possession. If you’re co-owning a property, it’s only eligible if you and your spouse own it in undivided ownership. Additionally, if you’re acquiring the property through a legal entity, you must wholly own the shares or corporate shares.
You can also be eligible if you own more than one property with a total value of at least 250,000 euros.
Now let’s explore the investment options available under the Golden Visa Programme in Greece. If you desire freedom and are looking to obtain a residence permit in Greece, you have several investment options to choose from. Firstly, you can acquire real estate worth at least 250,000 euros. Alternatively, you can invest capital ranging from 3 to 100 million euros in infrastructure projects or Greek companies, creating a minimum of 150 job opportunities.
You can also enter into a ten-year lease of hotel accommodation or tourist furnished houses, with a minimum lease amount of 250,000 euros. Furthermore, if you purchase a plot of land and proceed with the construction of a building, the combined value of the purchase and construction contracts should be at least 250,000 euros. These investment options provide you with the opportunity to secure a five-year residence permit and enjoy the freedom to explore and travel within the Schengen countries for up to 90 days per semester.
Property Ownership Criteria
If you want to qualify for the Golden Visa Programme in Greece, it’s important to meet the property ownership criteria. To be eligible, you must legally enter the country with an entry visa or reside legally with a residence permit that allows a change of purpose. The property should belong to you by title, county, and possession.
If you co-own a property worth €250,000, the right of residence is granted only if you and your spouse own the property together. If you acquired the property through a legal entity, you must wholly own the shares or corporate shares. You can also qualify if you own more than one property with a total value of at least €250,000.
Make sure to provide documents that prove your financial ability if you plan to enter with a type D visa. Remember, meeting these criteria will grant you the freedom to enjoy the benefits of the Golden Visa Program in Greece.
Visa Application Process
Start the visa application process for the Golden Visa Programme in Greece by gathering all the required documents and submitting them to the relevant authorities.
The application process requires you to provide proof of legal entry into the country, such as an entry visa or a valid residence permit. Additionally, you’ll need to demonstrate ownership of a property worth at least 250,000 euros or provide evidence of investment in Greek infrastructure or companies. If you’re purchasing a property, you must show documents proving your financial ability to cover the investment. For those who’ve entered into a ten-year lease of hotel accommodation or tourist furnished houses, proof of the rental agreement is required.
Once all the necessary documents are gathered, submit your application and wait for the relevant authorities to process it.
Family Members’ Eligibility
To continue the discussion on eligibility for family members in the Golden Visa Programme in Greece:
– You and your family can be accompanied by your family members who are granted an individual residence permit upon request.
– Family members include your spouse, the other spouse or partner with whom you have entered into a cohabitation agreement in Greece, unmarried children under 21 of the spouses or partners, and direct ascendants of spouses or partners.
– These family members have the possibility to enter Greece even after you, the main applicant, have entered.
– They’ll be granted a residence permit that’s valid for the same duration as yours, but it doesn’t provide access to the labor market.
– After the age of 21, the children can further renew their residence permits until the age of 24.
Duration of Residence Permit
The duration of the residence permit in the Golden Visa Programme in Greece is five years. During this time, you’ll have the freedom to access and move within all Schengen countries for up to 90 days per semester.
However, it’s important to note that the residence permit doesn’t grant you the right to work, except as a company shareholder, a member of the Board of Directors, or the CEO of a company.
The great news is that you can renew the residence permit as many times as you wish, as long as you continue to own the property and the necessary contracts/leases remain in force. Even periods of absence from the country won’t affect your ability to renew the permit.
Just remember, if you decide to sell the property, the new buyer won’t be entitled to a residence permit. Enjoy your five years of freedom and flexibility in Greece!
Renewal Process and Conditions
When renewing your residence permit in the Golden Visa Programme in Greece, it’s important to meet certain conditions. First, you must ensure that the real estate remains in your ownership and jurisdiction. Additionally, the prescribed contracts or leases must remain in force. It’s worth noting that any periods of absence from the country don’t impede the renewal of the residence permit.
However, it’s crucial to remember that the resale of real estate during the validity of the residence permit to another third-country national doesn’t entitle the new buyer to a residence permit.
Cost Calculation and Taxes for Golden Visa Programme in Greece
You can calculate the costs and taxes associated with the Golden Visa Programme in Greece by considering factors such as property value and transfer tax rates. The property’s annual ENFIA tax can be calculated using an application that takes into account the transfer tax and municipal charges.
VAT has been replaced by a lower transfer tax for property purchases, and the transfer tax can be zero if the property is the buyer’s primary residence. Municipal charges can increase the transfer tax by up to 10%.
To qualify for first residence acquisition, the buyer shouldn’t already own a property that meets their housing needs. Notary fees and additional expenses, such as fixed fees and proportional fees based on the total value declared in the contract, should also be considered.
So, if you’re looking for a way to obtain residency in Greece and enjoy the benefits of living in the Schengen area, the Golden Visa Program is the perfect solution for you.
With its eligibility requirements, investment options, and property ownership criteria, this program offers stability and the opportunity to explore all that Greece has to offer.
Don’t miss out on this chance to obtain your residence permit and start a new chapter in Greece.

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For weeks after 9-11 I could not face the ordinary responsibilities that nagged and tore at me every day. Dog and cat hair built up on the carpets. Laundry piled up in baskets. Dust settled, cobwebs formed, sticky stuff clung to the kitchen floor. As one wise grieving mom put it, “don’t worry about it, the health inspector rarely ever visits a grief house.” In those first weeks bills went unpaid, grass grew, and the refrigerator emptied. Let it be. Do what you need to do for yourself. Little by little you will begin to function. Don’t rush it, don’t feel guilty, don’t worry about it. Don’t feel obligated to respond to well-meaning friends and family who urge you to get up, get out, live again. At some point you may be told it is time to move on, or you’ve shed enough tears, or your child is in a better place. You feel dead, wish you were dead, and even pray to be dead.
When you venture out in public for the first time you may feel anxious and afraid. You may break down when you see children the age of your lost child. You may resent or even feel hate for happy, together, whole, families. So many people and places and things may remind you of what you’ve lost. It’s scary and sad and the loneliest feeling in the world. You long to go back to “normal,” and you know in your heart that “normal” as you knew it is gone forever.
In the early days, there’s no relief from the neverending relentless pain in your heart. I know you don’t believe it now, but it will get better as time passes and you will, inch by inch, return to the living. You will do it at your own pace in your own time. Be kind and gentle with yourself. Grief knows no schedule or timetable.
As sure as the sun comes up every day you will experience wild ups and downs. An “up” for me was a feeling of near euphoria when, for a moment, I truly believed my son was at peace and still with me. A “down” was lying on the bathroom floor feeling as hopeless as a lost soul stranded in a leaky rowboat, alone on a black stormy sea. There was no hiding from it or getting around it. All that saved me was the tiny sliver of light that was the hope that the worst would pass. It would pass, and then it would come back and pass again – many times.


Methane-fueled low combustor research had been conducted under the Japanese supersonic/hypersonic propulsion research program. A unique form of premixture jet swirl combustor (PJSC) was proposed for the ultra low combustor of a Mach 3 turbojet engine. Fuel-air mixing tests and fundamental combustion tests were conducted to obtain the design data and combustion characteristics in the first phase of the research. A single can-type combustor was fabricated and high-temperature and high-pressure combustion tests were carried out for the evaluation on emission reduction capability of the PJSC concept in the second phase. In the final phase of research, a multisector combustor was fabricated and the performance demonstration test was conducted for the final evaluation of the pollutant exhaust emission goals and the combustor performance goals set in the HYPR project. The sequential three-phased program was completed successfully, and the project goals of emission, combustion efficiency, pressure loss and exit gas temperature pattern factor at the Mach 3 cruise condition, together with the ICAO regulatory levels for supersonic aircraft at LTO conditions, were all achieved in the performance demonstration test.
Research on a Methane-Fueled Low Combustor for a Mach 3 Supersonic Transporter Turbojet Engine
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She made this known in a recent post she shared via her official Instagram page over the weekend.
The talent manager and mother of one said she met Wizkid in 2012 while she was still managing popular American based singer, Chris Bown.
Writing further, she noted that it has been an incredible journey and she is blessed to have worked with several amazing talents like Wizkid and Chris Brown.
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The Paw Print Cross Pendants feature two black paw prints and a threaded compartment on the back which holds a nominal (pinch) amount of ash. These pendants comes with a matching 19" chain* and box. Please note that these pendants are not hollow. They simply hold a tiny amount of ash in an indented compartment beneath a threaded screw on the back.
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- Doka Group, an international supplier of prefabricated formwork.
- Doka, Sudan is a village in eastern Sudan, close to the Ethiopian border, near Gedaref and Kanina.
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Opinion: How I turned $700 into $148 betting on sports in Ohio
This is the story of how I turned $700 into $148.02 in my experiment with sports betting, which became legal in Ohio on Jan. 1. My experiment was inspired by ads for free betting money. I signed up for FanDuel, Barstool, BETMGM and DraftKings.
I received $700 in free betting money. You cannot withdraw betting money, but you can withdraw the money you win by betting it. Some required a small cash bet (none over $5) to start.
There are several steps to signing up, but the customer support was good and I had no difficulty getting the free betting money. I thought they all did a good job confirming my age (you must be 21 or older) and location to be sure I wasn’t betting from a place where it’s illegal.
They have many links to The National Council on Problem Gambling’s website, and all the apps offer safety options such as putting yourself in timeout and placing limits on how much you can bet and limits to the time you can use the app per day, week, or month. You can cancel your limits, but there is a waiting period.
I made several bets on highly favored teams and players, and all my bets were straight-forward bets to win. I bet $5 on a very highly favored tennis player. She won, and I got 12 cents. And since the $5 wasn’t mine, it was gone.
One thing that struck me was how much there is to bet on. Being a novice, I had no idea. You can parlay bets on endless things such as point spreads, total points, and a wide range of performance marks for players such as yards gained and three-point shots made. You can even group bets from multiple unrelated games to increase your potential payoff.
You can use any one of the apps and literally never run out of things to do.
They have sports from other countries, so there is rarely a time you don’t have the opportunity to follow a live game on which you have a bet. And you can make bets and change bets for games in progress. This includes the option to cancel a bet and get a portion of your money back if your team is losing.
Columnist Dan Sewell's takeSports gambling a boon for Ohio? Wanna bet?
They sent me an endless stream of promotions. I got a bonus offer for the Cleveland Browns-Washington Commanders football game that would pay me $25 if I bet on the game and one touchdown was scored. I did that and won. However, I noticed the promos gradually grew into benchmarks with lower odds.
My experiment lasted until I ran out of free betting money. That took eight days, though I could have easily used it all within 24 hours.
Withdrawing my money was easy with one exception. I won $44.56 with Barstool. They don’t offer PayPal, so I requested a check, but that requires a $250 minimum. I never got my winnings from Barstool.
The last part was the most interesting − canceling my accounts.
Bet360 is the only one that offered a way to close my account on the app. All the others required contacting a customer service agent. It was similar to canceling a cable TV account.
Along the way, I was reminded that I can use the limits instead of canceling, and I was offered other options such as pausing my account. I was warned I could never reopen the account. They also asked why I was canceling my account. (I told one I had just learned gambling is a sin. That ended the conversation, and he immediately canceled it.) For some, the process took over 30 minutes.
Here is the primary lesson I learned. Sports betting companies are careful to meet their legal obligations, but within that, they make it as easy as possible to get addicted.
That’s how I turned $700 in $148.02. I donated the $148.02 to The National Council on Problem Gambling.
Sam Lapin is a former resident of Northern Kentucky who now lives in Willowick, Ohio.

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The Case for Emoji Targeting
Dec 20, 2018 • Aaron Goldman
As with many forms of advertising, however, consumers are not always aware of how they’re being targeted. This past week, Vox put out an explainer video attempting to shed light on the practice.
In the video, yours truly served as sole Defender of Industry pointing out that the quid pro quo for using a free platform is that you’re served ads based on the information you volunteer.
Or, as I tweeted, “Sorry not sorry ?♂.”
Snark notwithstanding, we can’t really expect consumers to show gratitude for relevant advertising. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own marketing ? we don’t see ourselves the way our audiences do. Remember, many of these folks are still convinced that Facebook is listening to them through their phones.
Sure, sharing emojis on Twitter is no different than typing keywords into Google so showing related ads seems like a no-brainer. But against the backdrop of Cambridge Analytica and a barrage of negative PR for today’s tech titans, we must go above and beyond to allay consumer concerns.
As we head into 2019, I encourage everyone in marketing to ? like a consumer every day and especially on World Emoji Day ?.
Now without further apologies, it’s time for the rest of 4C’s Insights.
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How to find the cheapest flight from Subang (SZB) to China
How far in advance should I book a flight from Subang to China?
Find a great deal and save up to 66% by booking at least 53 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Subang to China within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at RM 888.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Subang to China?
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It is a question that dentists in Ajax hear very frequently, and the short answer is yes, almost certainly. Generally, an adult who is missing one or more teeth will be a good candidate for dental implant surgery. Anyone thinking about this treatment will need an initial consultation with our implant dentist at Durham Dental Solutions.
Although Oshawa dental implants are a wonderful long-term solution for tooth loss, they are not right for everyone. We assess every person considering implant treatment very thoroughly and discuss the pros and cons of this procedure in some depth. Dental implant treatment has an extremely high success rate, typically 95% or higher, but it is a long-term invemstment in your dental health, which is why we take patient selection very seriously.
When you first see our Newcastle dentist, we conduct a thorough oral examination and review your dental history. We also need to carefully consider your medical history, as this procedure requires a small surgical procedure. The appointment is your opportunity to learn more about dental implant treatment and all the different options available. We always encourage questions beforehand as we want to make sure you feel comfortable in your final treatment choice.
Three main factors influence a person’s suitability for dental implants in Bowmanville.
A dental implant is a small post inserted into the jawbone where it must fuse with the bone around it, a process called Osseointegration. If there isn’t enough healthy bone, Osseointegration cannot occur properly, and there is a risk of implant failure. We assess your jawbone health using a cone beam CT scan that provides digital 3-D images allowing us to see the amount of bone and its quality. However, if you don’t have enough healthy bone, we can almost certainly increase it during a Clarington dental bone grafting procedure. Ideally, it’s better to have dental implants placed soon after tooth loss as your jawbone deteriorates gradually after natural teeth are removed.
Gum disease is the main reason why teeth are lost, destroying not only the gum around your teeth but also the bone and ligaments surrounding your teeth and tooth roots. If you have signs of active gum disease in Whitby, we will need to treat this issue first before considering dental implants.
We need to assess your medical history carefully to make sure you are generally fit and healthy and that you aren’t taking any medications that could interfere with implant healing after surgery. If you have any disease affecting your immune system, which makes you less able to heal, you may be less suitable for dental implants. If you have diabetes and it is well controlled, you may still be suitable for dental implants, but we will need to assess you carefully. Smokers should consider quitting before surgery and preferably for good. Smoking is known to interfere with the healing process after implant surgery and can generally negatively impact oral health.
What about My Age?
Dental implants are usually suitable for anyone over age 18 and whose natural teeth and jaws have finished growing and developing. Some people may mistakenly think dental implants are only for the young, but this certainly isn’t the case. Provided you have good dental and general health, then there is probably very little reason why you couldn’t have dental implants. It’s a treatment that has already helped many older people enjoy their retirement years more fully, giving them smiles to be proud of and teeth that function properly and improving their biting strength.


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Your mind likes the feeling of coherence and sentiment of habit, of déjà-vu.
From an evolutionnary point of view, Sapiens needs to have a construction of reality clear.
D. Kahnemann calls this process the System 1. This is a cognitive agent which is trying to explain all of you hear, see and feel by a causal link.
A first way to improve your critical mind is to admit that chance, at least multiple causes make events happen.
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As well much sodium can harm our kidneys and increases the probabilities of high blood stress. Table three lists the sodium content (in milligrams ) of some foods that are high in salt, and Table four lists some foods that are comparatively low in salt. The salt content of foods can be calculated by multiplying the sodium content material by 2.five. Due to the fact sodium is the principal determinant of extracellular fluid volume, such as blood volume, a quantity of physiological mechanisms that regulate blood volume and blood stress work by adjusting the body’s sodium content. In the circulatory technique, pressure receptors sense changes in blood stress and send excitatory or inhibitory signals to the nervous method and/or endocrine glands to affect sodium regulation by the kidneys. In basic, sodium retention outcomes in water retention, and sodium loss final results in water loss .
Studies also suggest that the higher the pH drop through exercise, the much more beneficial the supplementation of HCO3– . Some research have compared the effects of acute and chronic HCO3− supplementation on anaerobic capability, with outcomes suggesting that chronic supplementation is a lot more helpful at growing anaerobic exercising capacity than acute supplementation. Dose-response studies assessing frequently employed HCO3− doses, ordinarily ranging from .1–0.5 g/kg physique mass , located that the most commonly utilized dose was .3 g/kg BM .
To stay clear of the confusion, we have removed the discussion of this computational modeling study. “do not assistance the notion that FHF4A serves as a direct mediator of NaV1.six INaR, due to the fact FHF4A failed to mediate NaV1.six INaR in our heterologous expression method.” The authors might a knockout post effectively be right in the conclusion, but not for the explanation stated. NaVbeta4 also fails to mediate INaR in heterologous systems, but its knockdown, which includes by these authors, suggests a role. It may well be the heterologous systems that complicate matters.
The reaction of sodium with water is a favourite demonstration, and clips of it abound on the net. The sodium content has been decreased by at least 50% from the regular version. Try to steer clear of solutions with more than 200 mg of sodium per serving. And be sure you know how several servings are in a package — that information is also on the Nutrition Facts label.
To function appropriately, the amount of metformin you take ought to be balanced against the amount and variety of meals you eat and the amount of exercise you do. If you adjust your eating plan or workout, you will want to test your blood sugar to obtain out if it is also low. Water shifts into muscle cells in the course of intense exercise or seizures mainly because of increased intracellular osmoles). In clinical practice, a combination of the two may well be present.
Chemist Hao Liu will continue his study into sodium-ion batteries. This study was approved by the institutional critique board or healthcare ethics committee of each and every study institution. The approval number at JA Hiroshima General Hospital is 17–50. In 2010, the Overall health Assembly endorsed a set of suggestions on the advertising and marketing of foods and non-alcoholic beverages to kids . These recommendations guide countries in designing new policies and improving current ones to lower the effect on children of the promoting of foods and non-alcoholic beverages to young children.
As noted for the Npt2a and Npt2b knockout mice, absence of Npt2c produces a distinctive phenotype in mice compared with humans. Whereas Npt2a and Npt2c have clearly nonredundant roles in mouse phosphate homeostasis, the similarity of the double knockout to the clinical presentation of HHRH suggests that the function of Npt2a and Npt2c may well be interdependent in humans. This provocative suggestion has but to be investigated in human participants. Npt1 (NaPi-1, SLC17A1) was the 1st sodium phosphate cotransporter isolated in the early 1990s from a rabbit renal cortex library , followed shortly afterward by the human and mouse homologs (3–5).
In 2013, the Health Assembly agreed to nine global voluntary targets for the prevention and control of NCDs. These targets contain a halt to the rise in diabetes and obesity, and a 30% relative reduction in the intake of salt by 2025. The “Global Action Strategy for the Prevention and Handle of Noncommunicable Diseases 2013–2020” delivers guidance and policy alternatives for Member States, WHO and other United Nations agencies to achieve the targets. The “WHO Global Approach on Eating plan, Physical Activity and Health” was adopted in 2004 by the Health Assembly.
UPS Battery Center is the major manufacturer and supplier of sealed lead acid batteries in Canada. We specialize in batteries for health-related devices, alarm systems, fire panels, mobility devices, solar technologies, UPS systems, recreational vehicles, and nearly any industrial battery application. Progress in meaningful Sodium-Ion applications has not been dramatic since then. Lithium has been major the sodium versus lithium-ion stakes when it comes to customer goods. This October, low-profile electric car or truck startup Uniti announced plans to modify the balance. Its modest 400kg, two seat electric vehicle will be running on sodium batteries.
It stated its initially generation of sodium-ion battery cells can reach energy densities of up to 160Wh/kg and it is now aiming to exceed 200Wh/kg. Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a viable option to lithium-ion technologies. Industrial heavyweights CATL and Reliance Industries, following the acquisition of UK-primarily based sodium-ion specialist Faradion, are bent on bringing the technology out of the lab and into mass production. Against a backdrop of soaring costs and predicted shortfalls of lithium-ion battery supplies, sodium-ion chemistry has never ever been extra tantalizing. Division of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, and who led this research at the original NSLS.
Altogether our findings indicate that offered their conductive properties beneath desensitized state, heterotrimers created of ASIC2a and t-ASIC2b may possibly be substituted for ENaC and may well have allowed sustained sodium reabsorption in CCD principal cells. This indicates that ASIC2a and truncated ASIC2b can assemble to constitute functional channels likely produced of 3 subunits like all functional ASICs. However, the stoichiometry of assembly remains unknown and might be variable in vivo as nicely as in our coexpression research. Laevis oocytes may well have stemmed from a mix of three kinds of trimeric channels containing , 1, or two subunits of t-ASIC2b. Sodium retention originated from collecting ducts of CC-PAN rats but was independent of the ENaC. Informed written consent was obtained from all sufferers, and the study was approved by the local Ethics Commitee of Aarhus and the Danish National Board of Wellness and it was performed in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
Detailed material fees for layered oxide cathode based LIBs and SIBs and a calculated total method expense ($ kWh−1) taken from BatPaC model are offered in Figure 4 and Table 2. The methodology is primarily based on literature study, followed by analysis of material/price and impact of Na batteries on circular economy. This study is presented by authors with an interdisciplinary background . The work navigate to this web-site emphasizes the significance of trustworthy characterization strategies that distinguish among distinctive sources of oxygen activity in order to develop higher-functionality cathodes by way of rational style guidelines.
Independent of rhabdomyolysis, research have shown that exercising primes an array of pro- and anti-inflammatory and development factor expressions within circulating leukocytes . Mastorakos et al. demonstrated that IL-six can act as an AVP secretagogue. This effect of IL-6 on hypothalamic AVP secretion also was observed in youngsters following page head trauma . It is fascinating that females respond to exercise-induced strain with the production of greater levels of IL-6, perhaps explaining, in component, the enhanced danger for EAH in ladies .
Cattle do not create eosinophilic cuffs but can have edema of the skeletal muscle tissues as effectively as hydropericardium. Excess salt intake in dogs outcomes in vomiting inside quite a few hours after ingestion. Clinical indicators can progress to weakness, diarrhea, muscle tremors, and seizures.


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I think that’s a great question and certainly worth exploring. By using pheromone colognes that influence a woman’s subconscious, is she being manipulated by a man to do things she otherwise would NOT do?
To answer this question, we need to explore the conscious, subconscious, and unconscious mind.
The conscious mind holds thoughts, feelings, and material that we are consciously aware of. The unconscious mind holds desires, emotions, memories, and drives that we are not consciously aware of. The subconscious mind acts as a filter between the conscious and unconscious, determining what from the unconscious mind makes it through to the conscious (awareness) level. Human sex pheromones affect the subconscious filter.
To further understand this question, we need to ask the question “Are men consciously manipulated by women?” The answer is yes.
Women wear push up bras to make their breasts look larger and perkier. They don’t really look like that. Women wear lipstick when their lips aren’t that red. Women wear make up when they really don’t look like that. Women wear stomach, hip, and butt slimmers to make their body look shapelier than it really is. The list on physical manipulation goes on and on, and these are CONSCIOUS decisions to alter a man’s perception of a woman’s beauty. Is any of this ETHICAL? It’s hard to see it as being unethical at first because it is so common and accepted. But women understand that the more sexually attractive they are, the better their chances are of attracting a good-looking man with resources.
Women manipulate every aspect of their physical appearance to better attract men. Why? Because men are biologically wired to respond to visual stimuli…for example, a full set of firm breasts. So a conscious decision is made to manipulate her looks in order to elicit a greater sexual arousal and response from men.
Pheromones affect people on a subconscious level. The subconscious, again, is our mind’s filter between our unconscious biological/genetic drives, and our conscious state of mind. Pheromones help to allow more of our biological drives through that filter. So in this case, the desire for sex is allowed through our mind’s filter with greater ease. And, women do desire sex just as much as men do. The desire for sex is repressed in many women thanks to social and religious conditioning, so pheromones help to “bring to the surface” a desire that is already there.
Pheromone colognes do not remove free will. They do not remove from a woman her ability to make a conscious. Pheromone colognes simply bring to the surface desires that are already present in the unconscious mind.

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Beverley Turner who presented the entertainment segment of This Morning back in 2002 has come under fire from Piers Morgan after she announced she wouldn't be engaging in the clap for the late Captain Sir Tom Moore.
It comes following the heartbreaking news on Tuesday that Captain Moore had died aged 100, after contracting coronavirus whilst being treated for pneumonia.
Following his death, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the nation would come together at 6pm on Wednesday to honour the war veteran.
Taking to social media, Beverley, 47, took to her Twitter page, which boasts 25,200 followers to share that she decided not to venture into the street to clap.
In a tweet which has since been liked over 400 times, she said: "#SirTomMoore and his family did a brilliant job of raising £ for the NHS.
"It's great that he lived to 100! It's awesome that he got one last fab holiday."
She went on to add: "But I'm not clapping in the St to maintain the fear that imminent death is all around & we're all in this together. We're not."
However, her tweet didn't go down too well with Good Morning Britain co-anchor, Piers Morgan who reshared Bev's tweet, adding: "This is so pathetic."
After seeing Piers' response, the Prestwich-born star noticed that he had also blocked her on the social media platform.
Upon her discovery, she penned: "Must have touched a nerve as been blocked by @piersmorgan. I don't think he liked the fact that it seems - by many of your reactions- that I wasn't completely wrong...
"And he does not like to be wrong. Maybe he's manipulating you all too? Just a thought...."
Ahead of the event, Piers took to social media to say that he would be joining the nationwide applause outside of his Kensington, West London Home.
He tweeted to his millions of followers: "Lots of clapping in my part of West London. Great to hear.
"Thanks for everything, Captain Tom."
Hours after Sir Tom's death, ITV made the heartwarming decision to re-air his emotional Piers Morgan's Life Stories interview, which seen him reveal how he met and married his late wife aged 50.
Sir Tom died on Tuesday morning in hospital after suffering from pneumonia for some time.
He became a national hero during the first coronavirus lockdown after walking laps of his huge garden, raising funds for the NHS.
Following his achievement, he was bestowed a knighthood by Her Majesty The Queen during a private ceremony held outside Windsor Castle.
Daily Star is inviting readers to leave their tributes to the hero, here.


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There are many people, places and things to see in Ghana, but these have been a few of my favorites. Traveling helps make Ghana stay as new and exciting as the first week I arrived. Many of the places I visited are in villages, making it easy to meet locals and to learn about Ghana’s history and culture from local perspectives. If you study in Accra, enjoy it, but travel as much as possible because Ghana has a lot to offer.
Branching Out of Accra
Accra is the capital of Ghana and a busy city full of diversity. It has all the amenities and entertainment of a typical city, but if you want to absorb all Ghana has to offer, I would suggest getting out of Accra.
Cape Coast has a beautiful coast-line with rows of palm trees, rocky cliffs and fishing communities. In this area we came across street vendors selling art, and children working and playing on the boats. The Elmina and Cape Coast slave castles offer tours with a narrative that only begins to unravel the dark history of the transatlantic slave trade. Our guide at the Cape Coast castle walked us through the story of the slave experience, a stark contrast to that of the governor who lived above the dungeons.
Another trip took our group to Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana. While still a city, Kumasi is very different than Accra. Rich with Ashanti culture, the Manhyia Palace gave us an inside look at the history of Ashanti kings and queens and the famous golden stool. The narrative of the Ashanti people provides a strong foundation of Ghanaian culture and how different regions and dialects of Akan formed.
Kumasi is also rich in Ghanaian art history. We visited the kente cloth weaving village in Bonwire (/bon-weer-ay/). A guide shared the brief history of kente cloth: how the concept was born from watching spiders weave their webs, women’s battles to be allowed to weave and how each pattern has its own name and meaning. In the weaving room there are massive looms set in the center and all four walls are covered in different designs. While the cloths are beautiful, the best part of Bonwire are the children living in the village who loved posing for pictures with one another.
In a craft village a group of us made batik cloth through a process of stamping wax patterns and dye. While we waited for the fabric to dry we walked around the craft shops which were full of jewelry, paintings, brass works, drums, wood carvings and hundreds of different fabrics.
In Ntonso we learned the history of Adinkra symbols and were taught the process of creating dye. The dye used in Adinkra comes from boiling the root of a tree found in the Northern Region of Ghana. After learning the process of creating the dye, visitors can make their own Adinkra cloths or purchase ones made by locals.
In the Ahwiaa wood carving village we exercised our bargaining skills for beautiful handcrafted pieces of art. In many of the shops you can watch the artists make the pieces that they sell. Walking around these areas people are often shuffled into the shops right by the road. There are many treasures to be found in the shops farther back so don’t spend all of your money in the first shop you see.
On our way to Mole we spent the night in Tamale, which has cheaper lodging. Staying in Mole is an awesome experience, but can be pretty pricey. Tamale is a predominantly Muslim community and has beautiful mosques to see. We were lucky enough to be invited to the Gukpeau Palace where we met subchiefs of the village and learned more about Muslim culture in Tamale. We also ventured into the markets and talked to some guys on street corner who asked for our hands in marriage (we politely declined).
In Mole National Park we took a safari ride and were lucky enough to see elephants. Visitors are most likely to see them during the dry season as well as earlier in the morning or in the evening. There are other animals to see like bushbuck and crocodiles, but the elephants are definitely the most exciting.
On our way to the Volta region we stopped in Ho at the Tafi Atome monkey sanctuary. From the tro tro stop the best way to get to the sanctuary is by motorcycle taxi, so we embraced the wind. At Tafi Atome a guide gave us a brief history of the village and the Mona monkeys before taking us through the village to see the monkeys. We were taught how to hold a banana so the monkeys peel it and eat it from your hand instead of taking it and running away. They tell you not to scream so you don’t scare the monkeys. Be prepared to hold it in when you have one surprise you by jumping on your head.
We lodged in HoHoe and took a tro tro to Wli Falls the next morning. Wli Falls is the highest waterfall in West Africa and absolutely breathtaking. Our group opted for the loop hike to have an easier ascend to see both the upper and lower part of the falls. The hike can be a bit of a challenge, but the guide was wonderful about setting a slow pace with lots of breaks to catch our breath while taking in the mountains around us. The challenge only made the falls that much better.
On our last day in the Volta Region we hiked Mount Afadjato, which is the highest mountain in Ghana. The hike was short, but very challenging and totally worth it. There’s even a flag posted at the top for you to take triumphant pictures for all your efforts.
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Orleans and Alabama, and to plan recovery services.
"Government needs to think about geospatial in a massive way, for bringing together services, large and small, mashed up, used via applications with free and open APIs [application programming interfaces]. Let's put up content that can be integrated to create a host of new services," he said.
Maps as Government Portals
Another representative of how private companies are mashing maps and government data together and forming new applications comes from Virginia-based FortiusOne. The company's CTO Andrew Turner, put it aptly, "Geography allows citizens to have one common view of government."
Rather than look at a government Web site with menus and channels, citizens should enter the public sector through a map that visually shows everything from transit and crime information to locations for social services or election information. "People care about place," Turner observed. They don't care about agencies or programs.
While Turner's goal is far from a reality, FortiusOne has created a number of intriguing applications using open government data. One application, appropriately named "StumbleSafety" mashed together the location of crimes and alcohol, providing would-be imbibers with a map of the less crime-prone bars and liquor stores in Washington, D.C. More serious maps provided important local information for locating crime-infested neighborhoods and crisis response information.
Perhaps the most significant, geospatial solution came from Virtual Alabama, the integrated public safety, emergency management solution, born in the wake of Katrina.
Robert Greenberg, CEO of G&H International Services, called Virtual Alabama one of those breakthrough moments in government technology. Built as a reaction to failed attempts at sharing critical information during a crisis, Virtual Alabama broke through the insular culture of local government and created a massive aggregate of local geospatial data sets based on an open architecture.
So successful was Virtual Alabama, it has led to plans to create Virtual USA based on the same premise of local government buy-in to share geospatial data openly. "Virtual USA will expand how our country can respond to catastrophic events, by creating a virtual platform that makes emergency data seamless," Greenberg said.
Greenberg admits that the challenge of convincing thousands of local governments to share their data sets won't be easy. But the days when different layers of government sank billions of dollars into GIS systems that couldn't share the data with other governments is over.
Government now has the platforms to make open, geospatial data and map-based public services, a reality.


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Time travels only within the aura you project...
|This was my entry for a 3 week game making competition at school. Took me about 2 weeks to make, and so is only *just* in a finished state. No sound effects and only 8 levels, some of which aren't really that puzzle-y, but the concept is all there.|
The idea of the game is that all time in each level has stopped, except inside a time aura that exists around the player. This means that you can stop and start certain objects, such as buttons and boulders, by standing near to them. There are also auras in some levels that slow and speed up time.
As I said, the levels are rather unpolished as they were all made in a few hours shortly before the competition deadline, so don't expect brilliance (a handful of them have some logical flaws in that allow them to be completed in trivial and unintended ways). All coding and graphics by me, with a few levels contributed by others. Enjoy!
Arrow keys / WASD - Move
Space - use item (push button / boulder)
R - restart current level
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Vote : 5
|I could do with one of those time bubbles to speed up my PC's boot time! |
That's a lovely little concept, with some really neat little puzzle ideas.
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Vote : 5
|Sweet. I was kinda sad when it was over. Player education or whatever you call it when you give a little bit at a time and force the player to experience certain things so that in playing they learn how to play without instructions, anyway it was good. Well done.|
C++ and SFML huh, I guess there is hope for me.
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Interference effects of aircraft on earth’s electromagnetic response at very low frequency and low frequency
C. Shan and L.B. Pedersen
Journal name: Geophysical Prospecting
Issue: Vol 63, No 1, January 2015 pp. 211 - 224
Info: Article, PDF ( 1.19Mb )
Over the last few decades, very low frequency electromagnetics has been widely and successfully applied in mineral exploration and groundwater exploration. Many radio transmitters with strong signal-to-noise ratios are scattered in the very low frequency band and low frequency band. Based on experiences gained from ground measurements with the radio-magnetotelluric technique operating in the frequency interval 1–250 kHz, broadband magnetometers have been used to cover both very low frequency (3–30 kHz) and low frequency (30–300 kHz) bands to increase the resolution of the near-surface structure. The metallic aircraft as a conductive body will distort the magnetic signal to some extent, and thus it is important to investigate aircraft interference on the electromagnetic signal. We studied noise caused by rotation of an aircraft and the aircraft itself as a metallic conductive body with three methods: 3D wave polarization, determination of transmitter direction and full tipper estimation. Both very low frequency and low frequency bands were investigated. The results show that the magnetic field is independent of the aircraft at low frequencies in the very low frequency band and part of the low frequency band (below 100 kHz). At high frequencies (above 100 kHz), the signals are more greatly influenced by the aircraft, and the wave polarization directions are more scattered, as observed when the aircraft turned. Some aircraft generated noise mixedwith radio transmitter signals, detected as ‘dummy’ signals by the 3D wave polarization method. The estimated scalar magnetic transfer functions are dependent on the aircraft flight directions at high frequencies, because of aircraft interference. The aircraft eigenresponse in the transfer functions (tippers) between vertical and horizontal magnetic field components was compensated for in the real part of the estimated tippers, but some unknown effect was still observed in the imaginary parts.


American Conservative, July 8, 2019 Camera-Shy Antifa Hits Washington D.C. There was a list of “rules” for media covering their antics, which we now know include destroying property and clubbing journalists. By James Bovard Washington’s Pennsylvania Avenue saw two competing protests near the White House on Saturday—a Proud Boys’ “Demand Free Speech” rally, and a […]
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USA Today, June 27, 2019 The Supreme Court rewrote FOIA into the Freedom FROM Information Act by James Bovard, Opinion columnist This Supreme Court decision doesn’t help those on food stamps. All it does is protect the interests of the federal government and business. This week the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government can keep secret […]
One sentence from Lost Rights: The Destruction of American Liberty (St. Martin’s Press, 1994) received far more mileage than I expected. “Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner” has been translated into 48 languages, quoted by the Hong Kong Chief Justice, and set the […]
Here’s a 90 second video of punchy (?) lines from my recent articles, including whacks against lying politicians, insane wars, loopy protestors, democracy debacles, Obama, John McCain, GWHW Bush. Background fiddle music is from 1920s. Experimenting here…
Some folks responded to Wednesday’s blog post by caterwauling that I only write surly pieces. So here’s a half dozen quotes from last year’s articles that showcase my positive thinking. Thanks to Canva.com and Pixabay for royalty-free software & images.
Here’s a round-up of my epigrams on voting from my books and articles since 1993: *Politicians are dividing America into two classes – those who work for a living and those who vote for a living *Nowadays, we have elections in lieu of freedom. *What government abuses and crimes can we expect to cease as […]
Mises Institute, November 1, 2018 We Need a #MeToo Movement for Political Consent by James Bovard The #MeToo movement is spurring millions of Americans to reconsider the meaning of consent in sexual relations. But there is another realm where far too much has been presumed because of often token gestures. Political consent is defined radically […]


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ePrescriptions could save billions: US study
A US study has found ePrescribing could save the healthcare system billions by reducing the rate of non-adherence.
US ePrescription network Surescripts conducted a study from de-identified data that links ePrescribing to a significant increase in first-fill medication adherence.
The World Health Organisation estimates that as many as 50 per cent of patients do not adhere fully to their medication treatment, leading to premature deaths and billions in preventable healthcare costs.
The Surescripts analysis suggests that the increase in first-fill medication adherence combined with other ePrescribing benefits could, over the next 10 years, lead to between $US140 billion and $240 billion in healthcare savings and improved health outcomes.
Surescripts collaborated with pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers on the study to quantify the benefits of ePrescribing. Reviewers analysed de-identified data sets representing over 40 million prescription records – comparing electronic prescriptions with paper, phoned- and faxed-prescriptions – to measure the impact on first-fill medication adherence.
The data showed a consistent 10 per cent increase in patient first-fill medication adherence (i.e., new prescriptions that were picked up by the patient) among physicians who adopted ePrescribing technology when compared with those who did not use ePrescribing.
Doctors who adopted ePrescribing used the technology to route up to 40 per cent of their prescriptions electronically during the time of the study, and Surescripts estimates that first-fill medication adherence rates will continue to improve as ePrescribing adoption and usage increase.
"The Surescripts analysis is an important contribution to a growing body of literature on ePrescribing and on medication adherence," Harvard Medical School Professor William H. Shrank said.
"In a huge study, they have shown a clear link between ePrescribing and first fill medication adherence. This speaks to the potential of technology to improve the efficacy of drug therapy, which ideally should promote better health outcomes and reduce costs."
The Surescripts study suggests two key factors contribute to the increase in first-fill adherence. First, prior studies have found as high as 28 per cent of paper prescriptions never make it to the pharmacy, a well known but difficult-to-address problem known as "prescription leakage".
Second, the study validates previous findings that patient co-pay is highly associated with prescription abandonment rates, or the percentage of prescriptions not picked up at the pharmacy.
Surescripts' analysis confirms that the higher the co-pay, the more likely it is that the prescription will be abandoned by the patient.
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5+ The Best Rng Vs T1 Game 5
5+ The Best Rng Vs T1 Game 5. View the result and all the stats of royal never give up vs t1: 90237 người xem đánh giá:
Since orrn’s release on this date 5 years ago no new tanks have been added to the game. Ref and riot korea says nothing on the matter, throwing oner under the bus and having to defend himself. Rng vs t1 lượt view:
Team Comparison, Winrate, Kda, Score.
Guma had bug that switched out his runes, no chronobreak. Ref says nothing, so oner plays on. Royal never give up vs t1, game preview and result :
Another Game, Another First Blood For Rng.
5.00 chủ đề bài viết: Match %droyal never give up vs t1 result and vods on msi 2022 lol. Oner notices a bug with his smite, calls it out to ref.
Gold Graph, Player's Stats And Builds,Damage Comparison,.
View the result and all the stats of t1 vs royal never give up: Match statistics between royal never give up and t1. Royal never give up vs t1, game preview and result.
Team Rng (Rank #3) Is 1 Places Beyond T1 (Rank #2).
The only additions have been the reworks or nunu and dr. People focus on t1 keeping gwen open, but in the end t1 just run out of ban slot and had to pick which champion to leave open, had they banned gwen people would probably ask why not ban. Royal never give up vs t1, game preview and result.
Royal Never Give Up Vs T1, Game Preview And Result :
It was the game 1 t1 needed to avoid. Mundo but those are not new champions. Msi 2022 t1 vs rng vod.

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All-Day Comfort Short 7"
Shorts meant for All-Day comfort and wear! Comfortable enough to lounge around, but looks like Chino shorts for a day out. This is a fitted short with a 7" inseam, tailored in all the right places for a minimalist and polished aesthetic.
This has a fitted silhouette, but runs true to size. Expect minimal shrinkage or around 3%.
Our signature 95% premium Egyptian Cotton / 5% Lycra fabric.
300 gsm premium weight Terry Loop cotton.
Machine wash on cold (30C).
Air dry or tumble dry on low heat.
We highly recommend steam ironing before wear.
I’m wearing them all the time with the matching tee. They are super comfy and look great.
Originally came for the t-shirt but got the shorts on a whim. They are now my favorites and I can't stop wearing them
Pleasantly surprised how much more put together the khakis look while wearing them versus how I anticipated they would look when I felt them.
Based on the feel (almost to comfortable) I thought I would look sloppy if I tried to wear them for anything other than lounging. These are now my go to shorts when I’m on my days off
Good material. They do run a little tight
Very comfortable. Good stretch without feeling like you're wearing spandex. The material is really soft and it's actually surprising when you see how much they actually stretch and retain shape. Most importantly, they look great. I like the slightly shorter shorts look along with a drop cut shirt. Perfect look.


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Ankathie Koi began her career in Pop music after a classic education in jazz vocals. Although born in Bavaria she has been making waves in the Austrian music scene for quite some time. Now Ankathie Koi counts as one of Austria’s most impressive female voices. But it isn’t just her vocal acrobatics that has grabbed everyone’s attention. Her almost gender-fluid stage persona drags the audience out of their comfort-zone. Combined with her unbelievingly vivid and otherworldly voice, the end result can send shivers down your spine. Her debut album “I Hate The Way You Chew” (SEAYOU Records // produced by Beni Brachtel & techno-legend Patrick Pulsinger) is pretty spectacular proof of what she is capable of. In summer 2019 Ankathie Koi released her second Album”Prominent Libido” on the Swiss label “Radicals”.


You don't have to be a genius to figure this stuff out, but when you consider the large Moron Contingent right here in Kendall County, allow me to spell out what happened in Kendall County last night.
When it was over, there were 13,131 votes cast in the Republican Governor's race, which went to Oberweis in Kendall.
There were right around 1,000 undervotes in the Lt. Governor's race.
What was most telling (and allows me to put it all together) is the undervote for Hastert.
Of the 13,490 Republican votes cast yesterday, there were just over 12,000 cast for Heavy D. Forget the "write-ins." No Republican in Kendall County came out of the booth yesterday without voting for their "Coach." Not one.
So the write-ins were likely all crossover voters from the Dems, who likely only "walked across the line" up to foil Boy (which really didn't matter in the end). Ingemunson would have lost his race without the switchers.
You're looking at right around 1,500 Dem voters who meddled with Dallas Ingemunson's Boy, which was foolhearty.
Overall, the results are, well, pretty terrible for Democrats in Kendall County. And the poor showing is not at all likely the result of the former party leaders, who I'm told bowed out due to the Mary Flowers's poor health.
So let's look at the adjusted totals, once you factor in the switchers.
Out of 17,589 ballots cast (a pitiful 34% turnout), 13,490 (76.7%) were Republican ballots and a less-than-miserable 3,278 (18.6%) Democratic. Move the 1,500 switchers over and you have now barely achieved the 50MO Miserable Rating™: A Whopping 27.2% of the overall Primary voters were Democrats, compared to about 68% Republican.
Wow. Barely Miserable (26-32%) and not quite Pitiful (33-38%). The next level, btw, is Respectable (39-41%), which I don't think we're going to hit in the General election, unless Hastert is indicted for something (not likely).
So you can keep score at home, 42% gets you Telling, and 45% gets a Holy Jesus.
Now, one could easily make the assumption that the Democratic ballot did not present any clear, compelling reason for Democratic voters to get out yesterday. Not true.
The Laesch-Zamora race was reason enough, even if people made the assumption that Laesch was going to win because he actually had money for signs. And there was quite a bit of talk in the county about the two young men.
You can read the Beacon-News story about the other countywide races, neither of which were surprising. No need to hash that out here. Hastert stepped in for Ingemunson in that one, and the two Dems were unopposed. No one was contested in the other district, so it's not even worth the mention.
And what, pray tell, is left? Oh, the big stuff. The Vaunted Precinct Committeemen that Mr. Laesch and the Jim Birch Society worked so hard to put together (that was a joke).
More to come.


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Ariana Grande Sings 'Yours Truly' Throwback Tracks In Honor of Mom's Birthday
At her Sweetener concert at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center on Monday night (June 10), Ariana Grande surprised fans -- and her mom, Joan Grande -- by singing two of her throwback tracks "Tattooed Heart" and "Piano."
While the first half of Grande's show stuck to her usual setlist, prominently featuring Thank U, Next and Sweetener hits such as "7 Rings" and "God Is A Woman," the pop star went off-script in the second half and gave a heartfelt shout out to her mom.
"It's actually a very special day: Today is my mom's birthday," Grande revealed to the crowd. "I haven’t done these songs in a couple years but... they’re mom’s favorites... She’s like, ‘Why don’t you do those songs?’"
So in honor of her mom's special day, Grande performed stripped-down versions of the Yours Truly classics, released in 2013. Dressed in a sparkly red dress and her iconic high ponytail, Grande first belted out a gorgeous rendition of "Tattooed Heart" before singing the upbeat pop tune "Piano" backed by guitar.
Joan later replied to a video of her daughter singing the first surprise track writing, "Greatest singer in the world and she sang this for me! Wow... my head is spinning... I'm so grateful for this moment... one I will never forget."
Check out the tweets below.
Greatest singer in the world and she sang this for me! Wow... my head is spinning!! There’s truly no one better! I’m so grateful for this moment ... one I will never forget!! I love you @ArianaGrande https://t.co/2KJN9tRTgL— Joan Grande (@joangrande) June 11, 2019
After midnight & I want to thank my daughter for the most spectacular birthday, beyond thoughtful surprises so honored that you sang those extra songs for me.. wow, I am one lucky woman.. thank you for all the beautiful birthday wishes & thank you to this birthday, here’s to NEXT— Joan Grande (@joangrande) June 11, 2019
happy birthday to the most incredible human being in the universe @joangrande see u soooon— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) June 10, 2019


The Cathedral of Saint Andrea and its Bell Tower in Portogruaro, Italy, was built in 1839. Today it is the third leaning tower in Italy and it continues to move slowly towards the northeast.
Since 2002 the tower has been monitored with many different sensors and since January 2017 it hosts fiber optic deformation sensors. SOFO sensors are based on white light interferometry and thanks to their customizable lengths, high accuracy, low interference, and excellent long-term stability they are the right gauge for this application. The 18 SOFO sensors have been installed in three different periods: 8 in 2017, 4 in 2019, and the last 4 in 2020. Two independent but synchronized SOFO Lite reading units are measuring the 1.5m to 2m sensors continuously.
Six sensors have been installed inside the wall of bricks and are measuring the horizontal deformations at different heights, see Figure 1.


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DairyNZ supports all farmers having freshwater farm plans but says the Government must recognise high quality planning already done by farmers.
08 July 2021
Applications are now being taken by DairyNZ for dairy farmers applying for border class exception which could see 200 dairy farm workers and their families come into the country.
05 July 2021
Speakers from Ireland and New Zealand are coming together at the joint binational Pasture Summit forum this week. The local and international speakers will focus on whether pasture is still the way forward, providing interesting and topical discussions.
25 July 2019
Today, DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle appeared before Parliament’s Environment Select Committee to send a clear message to politicians – an unachievable 47 percent methane reduction target would be setting farmers up to fail.
23 July 2019
Young(est) Farmer of the Year talks about what’s invaluable and who he’d invite to help with the milking.
19 July 2019
DairyNZ endorses a renewed focus on improving biosecurity in New Zealand, following the announcement by Government today.
04 July 2019
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01 July 2019
For Northland farmers Mark and Vicki Meyer, keeping their cows thriving starts with keeping their farm team thriving, even in the busy winter months.
01 July 2019
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01 July 2019
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Air brake was invented by American manufacturer George Westinghouse and was first used on passenger trains in 1868. The primary principle involved is the use of compressed air acting through a piston in a cylinder to set block brakes on the wheels.
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I wanted to take a break from working on environments and decided to have a go at some of the weapons for the characters that my fellow teammates had designed.
Tinman is the sci-fi character of the group so instead of a traditional weapon I knew I wanted it to be some form of a laser rifle.
I started off by using the pareidolia technique to come up with unique shapes that could possibly be developed into a weapon. By doing this I was able to avoid recreating a weapon that already exists. There was control with this method as I knew that the gun was going to be a rifle therefore with most of the designs I tried to implicate that look, making sure it had a stock and a long barrel, however, I also created other forms of weapons to see how it would work.
When done with the pareidolia I started to develop multiple different designs in a hope to make one my final design. This helped me to refine my designs, adding detail as well as clearly outlining what the gun looked like.
Final Gun, Photoshop and 3d Model
With the developed guns I was able to come up with a final design. I liked certain aspects of the different guns I designed and combines them together to create my final gun. With this, I went into photoshop. I wanted to add colour to imitate the materials that it would be made out of to help visualise what it would be like in the game. Finally, I wanted to go even further. I decided to 3d Model this gun as this would give the final outcome to what could be used within our game. I feel like this is a good design for tinman’s gun as it captures the sci-fi element and contrasts the fantasy side of the game.
The Wicked Witch
I also took it upon myself to create the weapon for the witch. This, however, did not follow the same process as the tinman gun as I already knew what weapon I wanted to create and by making it up as I went along I was able to come up with a design
Photoshop and 3D Model
Similar to before I went into photoshop and added colour to finish off this weapon. I wanted the weapon to appear as if it had a connection to the witch rather than just a weapon that they use. The way I did this was by having the ‘hilt’ of the scythe the same colour as her skin. It also had a bright yellow gem in the middle which appeared to hold her power. This connection is then shown by the fact that the witch has the same coloured eyes.