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May 24, 2022, DJ Muggs unleashed the darkly science fiction sounds from his mind as we go on an excursion with the first single "Metropolis". Featuring veterans and legends Method Man and Slick Rick on the track which will be on the upcoming Soul Assassins 3 album. Today (5/27/2022) the music video has premiered. Directed by DJ Muggs & David Sakolsky Produced by DJ Muggs Mixed by DJ Muggs & Richard "Segal" Huredia Mastered by Brian "Big Bass" Gardner "Today we drop the video
Notable California artists MC Eiht, King T, Tha Chill, Gangsta, Kurupt and Jayo Felony created the group, 1st Generation well over a decade ago. Some may remember the tracks back then "Killing Me Softly" and "Sharks n tha Water" both produced by Tha Chill. Fast forward to 2022 and we have two new tracks, "Rapture" produced by Los Angeles talent on the boards, as well as the trumpet, Josef Leimberg and the second single "Ova (Fairweather Friend)" produced by Cali legend Sir Ji
Coast Contra (Los Angeles, CA) comprised of Rio Loz (by-way-of Comuna 13, Medellin, Colombia), Eric Jamal (by-way-of North Philly, PA) and Ras Kass's twin sons Ras Austin & Taj Austin)(Area 51 Music)/AF1) recently dropped their seminal debut LP, Apt. 505. This mixtape, brought to you by RockVader K.B. of HHDG Media and ILLSIDE Radio, is to celebrate the release of the LP and to showcase what this group is trying to bring back to the forefront...ELITE level lyricism. Apt. 505
Coast Contra (Rio Loz (by-way-of Comuna 13, Medellin, Colombia), Eric Jamal (by-way-of North Philly, PA) and Ras Kass's twin sons Ras Austin & Taj Austin)(Area 51 Music)/AF1) shows consistent work ethic and stays in the driver's seat regardless of the high "Never Freestyle" and their final single "Legacy" from the upcoming debut album "Apt. 505" (dropping March 24, 2022) has done in less than a month. March 14, 2022, just marked one more new freestyle before "Apt. 505" drops
Gold Chain Music provides a change in pace on their second single and music video for "Off the Books". The low BPM string serenading fueled chopped vocal sample with drums is provided by none other than GCM member Piff James (Newark, N.J._Outsidaz). Vocals get set off by Fresno/GCM member Planet Asia, followed by two other Gold Chain Music cohorts K. Burns (Los Angeles, CA by-way-of Brooklyn, N.Y._Team Fame GVNG (TFMG)) and Lenox Hughes (Los Angeles, CA by-way-of Harlem, N.Y.
December 2021 was the last time HHDG Media Inc. mentioned the always impressive four man Los Angeles, CA group of Coast Contra (Rio Loz (by-way-of Comuna 13, Medellin, Colombia), Eric Jamal (by-way-of North Philly, PA) and Ras Kass's twin sons Ras Austin & Taj Austin)(Area 51 Music)/AF1) when they released their mixtape 10,000 Hours. We provided some history on the young skilled Area 51 Music group. Since the mixtape's release they continued lyrical exercise with the ability
Gold Chain Music's newest member YaH-Ra formerly Maya Huyana (Los Angeles, CA by-way-of San Bernardino, CA) joins the team with a healthy dose of music ranging from smooth and eclectic to unequivocally raw and gritty. With such a soothing delivery rhyming or singing (engineering too), it would be your first mistake to assume her abilities as vocal dexterity take precedence. Proof is in guest features on songs with Tha God Fahim, 2Mex to YaH-Ra's own projects like Rebirth (201
Gold Chain Music is a crew and family out to annihilate with their lyrical assassins and elite producers. As they gear up to drop their GCM album we have new member from Los Angeles, CA, YaH-Ra (by-way-of San Bernardino, CA_Owner of Grillz by YaH) with the general reppin' Fresno, CA, Planet Asia and the veteran Los Angeles, CA spitter Montage One (also Likwit Crew) delivering "MISSILES" like only they can do in these visuals. Riverside, CA Gold Chain Music member Playa Haze l
"The Only Coast is Contra." Remember that statement when it comes to these four young talented versatile emcees from Los Angeles known as Coast Contra (Rio Loz (by-way-of Comuna 13, Medellin, Colombia), Eric Jamal (by-way-of North Philly, PA) and twins Ras & Taj Austin)(Area 51 Music). Their journey will reach the entire world with every like, comment, share, tweet, post, word of mouth and live performances, which they have done with Rapsody and more recently on MURS D.C.R.P.
California's upcoming talent continues to make waves in the Hip Hop world. Nuglife (Bay Area, CA by-way-of Los Angeles, CA Producer_Artist_Filmographer_Nuglife Productions_High Def Ent.) is one paving his way with such projects as the 2020 album Filipinos In Space with Rocky G (San Francisco, CA). Other noteworthy releases being 2019's The Beat Dispensary, NUGLIFE 2020,(Soundcloud) The Beat Dispensary 2 (Soundcloud)(with instrumentals)(Soundcloud)(2021) and the latest 2021 EP
When you see Los Angeles Emcee, Supreme Cerebral's (Gold Chain Music (GCM) & The Dart Unit (TDU)) name you best be prepared for unfiltered in your face stellar bars. If you are sleeping, then "Raunchy Scripts" shows the consistent talent the Cali lyricist will come at your jugular with. Production duo/brothers, GCM members and frequent collaborators, DirtyDiggs (JR & Noy_Los Angeles, CA) do no wrong with the first single as an infectious soul sample with drum work Supreme Cer
When Los Angeles Emcee/Producer, Blu (Dirty Science_New World Color_Blu & Exile) announces anything the fans listen. After producing all of Scienz of Life member, John Robinson's May 2021 project King JR, today the first single "Let It Shine" is upon us! With production by Sirplus (Southern California_Dirty Science) who handles all production on the upcoming EP For Sale. Sidewaalk Kal (NYC_Gotham's Kemetiu) and CashUs King (formerly Co$$)(Los Angeles/Leimert Park, CA) come th
The Queen in chess is revered as the most powerful player. The all being that women (our Queens) represent is displayed exquisitely on the two new tracks "Queens Gambit" and "Make Room" released April 30, 2021, by Detroit native, Boog Brown (Atlanta, GA). She is known to always excel diversely on the mic with no containment and she brings along another Detroit spitter held in the same realm with Miz Korona. To compliment these emcees on the tracks is none of than Producer, D.
G Yamazawa (Los Angeles, CA by-way-of Durham, N. Carolina Emcee and Teacher) new music video for volume 13 of his Good Writtens series has arrived! On Good Writtens Vol. 13 (Up Freestyle) he goes in speaking on prejudice, Asian hate and overall problems in America. For this volume, G Yamazawa rocks over the instrumental of Cardi B's track "Up". Watch and share below. #GYAMAZAWA #GOODWRITTENS #GOODWRITTENSVOL13 #FREESTYLE #GOODWRITTENSSERIES #DURHAM #BULLCITY #NORTHCAROLINA #N
LA's own Cypress Hill released an unexpected collaboration with Detroit's Black Milk for the new song "Champion Sound". The song is part of the new R.B.I. 21 Baseball video game (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Android, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One), which the music video features actual gameplay footage. The two emcees of Cypress Hill, B-Real and Sen Dog equally share mic duties and chorus to Black Milk's unique set of drums and a haunting vocal sa
2020 brought plenty of good and great music to put on repeat and those will stand the test of time. Supreme Cerebral aka Bugzy Nino (Los Angeles, CA Emcee_Gold Chain Music_The Dart Unit) is one such artist that has consistently released bangers with an aggressive no holds barred style. Last year he added three non-skippable albums in Soul Trained (Produced by D.Mar), Loose Change and Ultimate Mind to his catalogue which should not be dismissed. Queens, N.Y. Producer, Reckoni
G Perico (South Central Los Angeles Emcee/Owner of Blue Tshirt Clothing_Innerprize Records) released the music video for title track "Welcome To The Land". Directed by Macksimo and produced by 420 Tiesto (California).
Watch, listen and share below.
Be sure to also listen to the album Welcome To The Land released on January 22, 2021...HERE #GPERICO #WELCOMETOTHELAND #SOUTHCENTRAL #LOSANGELES #CALIFORNIA #BLUETSHIRT #EMCEE #420TIESTO #KIT #PRODUCER #GUITAR #INNERPRIZERECORD
The smooth gutter Captain of #TheWinners, Hus Kingpin (Los Angeles by-way-of Hempstead, Long Island) brings Shaolin's own Shyheim (Staten Island, N.Y._Isometric Concepts_The Rugged Child Brand) on part two of "Who Made You Look". The two intertwine wicked flows over Prynce P aka Cashmere P's )(Jersey City, N.J.) production. Artwork by Dani (who is also a Producer)(London, U.K.) Listen, share and support below. The original version of "Who Made You Look" can be found on Hus Ki
The HomeTeam aka HomeTeam Empire (Killy Shoot, Onaje Jordan, Chuck Chan, Lupus Dei, Deuce Hennessy, Propha C. Allison, GeneralBackPain) movement does not stop! After Inglewood, CA Emcee, GeneralBackPain gave the fans his 2020 gangsta helmed audio film Wet Work (produced by fellow HomeTeam member Onaje Jordan) in came Cumulus on February 1, 2021. With a title referring to the clouds, the song names further nature's aerial creations. GeneralBackPain's monotone baritone voice ut
When Hempstead, Long Island and London, U.K. connect, expect your ears to be pleased every time. Smoovth (#TheWinners/Tha Connection) and Giallo Point (Crate Divizion) continue with yet another ill album to add into their discography with Amongst Wolves, released February 22, 2021. Joining these two across the album are features by Asun Eastwood (Toronto, Canada_TOMA), Rigz (Rochester, N.Y._Da Cloth), Hus Kingpin (Los Angeles, Ca by-way-of Hempstead, Long Island_#TheWinners_T


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DEF CON Arts & Entertainment Presents: Hacker Homecoming at the Black & White Ball
Join us Friday night (Aug 12) at the Forum and travel back in time as we relaunch the Black & White ball that many of you may remember. Embracing the Hacker Homecoming theme for DEF CON 30, we hope you will arrive dressed your best and ready to party! This is your chance to be yourself, express yourself, and have an amazing time!
Enjoy Some Beverages – On Us!
Your first reward for dressing up is special access to the Friday event including a custom pass that gets you free drinks (Until they run out)!
Contest – Win the cost of a DEF CON badge – $360!
Be creative, have fun, and impress the crowd! The best dressed will win $360 and be crowned King/Queen/[Insert Title Here] of the DEF CON 30 Black & White Ball! Judging begins at midnight, and the winner will be chosen based on crowd noise level. No speech necessary!

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What we have here is a failure to communicate.
The recent wave of ice storms have done more than just send temperatures plunging and turn roads into skating rinks â€” it has also done serious damage to Howard Countyâ€™s communication system.
A tower that county agencies â€” including the sheriffâ€™s office â€” used was felled during the ice storm that hit this area the week of Thanksgiving, leaving communication with deputies and other emergency responders in certain areas of the county dicey at best.
Sheriff Stan Parker told Howard County commissioners during their Monday meeting that the loss of the tower has particularly effected communication with deputiesâ€™ portable radios.


It is incredibly important to have air filters in heating and cooling systems to maintain a healthy and comfortable indoor environment.
While basic air filters were initially designed to protect equipment, they are inadequate in filtering harmful particles from the air.
On average, they can only eliminate 3-5% of these particles, which can lead to respiratory problems for those living in your home.
However, with the availability of various types of permanent air filters with different efficiencies, it is now possible to significantly improve indoor air quality.
This air is especially crucial for individuals with allergies, asthma, hay fever, or other breathing difficulties.
We also can integrate hospital-grade air filters in your home, which highlights the importance of having clean air in your living space.
Having air filters is not just beneficial but necessary for maintaining good indoor air quality and ensuring the health and well-being of your family and pets.
How Often Should Air Filters Be Changed?
The frequency of air filter changes depends on factors such as the type of filter, your living environment, and specific conditions in your home:
- Standard disposable filters: Change every 1 to 3 months, but more frequently if you have pets, allergies, respiratory conditions, or a dusty environment.
- Pleated or high-efficiency filters: Typically last 3 to 6 months due to their larger surface area.
- Washable or reusable filters: Clean every 1 to 3 months, following manufacturer instructions.
- Electronic air purifiers: Pre-filters may need cleaning or replacement every 1 to 3 months, collector cells every 6 to 12 months.
- HEPA filters: Generally last 6 to 12 months, following manufacturer recommendations.
- Activated carbon filters: Replace every 3 to 6 months, depending on pollutant levels.
- Always consult the manufacturer's guidelines for your specific filter.
- Regularly inspect filters for dirt buildup or discoloration.
In essence, maintain your air filters to ensure good indoor air quality, efficient HVAC operation, and a healthier home environment, adjusting the frequency based on your unique circumstances.


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Hydrogen-Assisted Synthesis and Optical Properties of Single-Crystalline Cd0.9Mn0.1S Nanobelts
High quality Cd0.9Mn0.1S nanobelts have been synthesized using a one-step thermal evaporation method in large scale. Their morphology and microstructures were determined by X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The observations revealed that the as-synthesized Cd0.9Mn0.1S nanobelts were high quality single crystalline with hexagonal wurtzite structure. The nanobelts grew along [0 −1 1 0] direction with side surfaces of ± (0 0 0 1) and top surfaces of ± (2 1 1 0). The nanobelts can range in length from several tens to a hundred microns, in thickness about 50 nm and in tapered width 50 to 300 nm. A hydrogen-assisted vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) combined with vapor-solid (VS) formation mechanism is also proposed to interpret the growth of Cd0.9Mn0.1S nanobelts in our work. The room-temperature photoluminescence spectrum of Cd0.9Mn0.1S nanobelts featured two luminescence peaks around 515 and 596 nm, which could be attributed to surface state emission and Mn2+ ion intra-3d (4T1–6A1) transition, respectively.
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50 Republican senators, not just Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin, killed democracy
Opinion: Forty-eight of 50 Democratic senators voted defend every American's most precious right: the vote. Not a single one of 50 Republicans did.
What’s tragic about the U.S. Senate’s failure to alter the filibuster rule in order to advance the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act is not that two of 50 Democratic senators voted against it.
What’s tragic is that there were not two Republican senators willing to vote for it.
Not two Republicans out of 50 willing to protect and expand voter protections. Not two Republicans willing to restore some of the anti-discriminatory authority of the original 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, Democrats, contributed to that failure. And they should be ashamed, particularly Sinema, who often boasted of her support for the act.
Another view:Sinema really should become an independent now
But the most disheartening aspect of what went on in Washington is that all 50 Republican senators turned their backs on an attempt to protect the most fundamental right of citizenship: the vote.
A 'tidal wave' of voter suppression
As it is, Republican-controlled state legislatures, like Arizona’s, have been passing voter suppression laws that make it more difficult to vote in person and by mail; that make it easier to remove voters from the rolls; that reduce the days allowed for voting; that add roadblocks to registration; that reduce the number of polling places, and more.
This in addition to the blatant gerrymandering of congressional districts that has gone on all across the nation.
The Lewis Act would have restored a portion of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that required places that had a history of voting discrimination to receive approval from the Justice Department or federal court before making changes.
It would have protected early voting and expanded voter registration. It also contained provisions to provide protection for local election officials, many of whom were harassed after the 2020 election. And it had restrictions on gerrymandering.
The Brennan Center for Justice researched and described much of what it called a “tidal wave of restricting voting legislation.”
Is it racist? Consider McConnell's answer
Most of those state-level bills will now go into effect. Simply put, it’s a way to rig elections through the law. And all 50 Republican senators went along with it.
Is it racist?
You tell me.
Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was asked if minority voters had a reason to be concerned about voter suppression.
McConnell said, “Well, the concern is misplaced, because if you look at the statistics, African American voters are voting in just as high a percentage as Americans.”
Many, many, MANY of McConnell’s fellow citizens took to Twitter and other forms of social media to explain to the senator from Kentucky that Black people are Americans.
Mary Trump, the niece and frequent critic of former President Donald Trump, responded with a quote by Nobel Prize winning Black author Toni Morrison, who said, “In this country, American means white. Everybody else has to hyphenate.”
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The past two years have brought many changes, including a shift to remote-first work for many companies. We know it’s cliché to say at this point, but these are unprecedented times, which means no one has a clear-cut guidebook on how to adjust to the new world of work. Amidst all the policies and transitions, it can be easy to forget about an aspect of our lives that should be at the forefront: mental health.
Now more than ever, workers are feeling the weight of work impact their health. A study by PwC Canada shows that mental health issues have been one of Canadian employees’ biggest challenges during the pandemic. The good news: there are strategies out there to help you face this experience, and to ensure you’re effectively balancing your work and well-being. But before we dive in, it’s important to understand how exactly remote work affects our mental health.
The impact of remote work on mental health
Changes in the way we work have brought on a multitude of feelings that can be difficult to sort through. Identifying the ways remote work is affecting you specifically is a crucial step in getting back to being the best version of yourself. We’ve outlined a few common effects below, but it’s important to note that this list is not exhaustive, and everyone is affected differently.
We know you love having your pet as your work from home (WFH) assistant or seeing your coworkers' pets on video calls, but it just isn’t quite the same as the companionship typically formed in a workplace. WFH means you aren’t engaging with your coworkers in the same way or as frequently as you would in-office; there aren’t spontaneous water-cooler conversations or coffee-pot run-ins to be had when you’re working from your own home. Feelings of loneliness are not uncommon for remote-work employees, even with tools like Slack and Google Meet available to bridge some of the gaps.
Most people are guilty of taking a quick peek at work emails and messages after business hours. However, with WFH becoming the norm, the inability to unplug is increasingly affecting workers’ mental health.
We spoke to Shana Prinsloo, our Marketplace partner, Inkblot Therapy’s Senior Clinical Manager, to gain insight into remote-work burnout. She describes what might lead WFH-ers to feel burnout: “When we work from home, it is all too easy to let your work day seep into your home routine. There is no definite end to your day, such that was previously marked by getting in your car and driving home, or jumping on public transport.” She outlines the challenge of truly disconnecting.
“It can be hard to step away from work related tasks or ‘leave them at the office’ so to speak. We start to develop an ‘always on’ mindset. Instead of powering down our computers, we hear emails coming in and often feel obliged to answer them.”
She explains how remote work blurs the line between work and home life: “In-person offices generally give employees a dedicated work environment with clear boundaries between workspace and living space, making it relatively easier to unplug from work. This is something that can be difficult to achieve when we work remotely.”
Common signs of burnout
Shana points out that signs of burnout may overlap with those of depression or anxiety. Some signs of burnout include:
- Increased negativity regarding work or increased cynicism (e.g. being very critical of your own work or that of team members, feeling impatient and irritable, disillusionment about work)
- Feeling overwhelmed by your workload that may have felt manageable in the past, and/or inadequate about your performance in your role
- Feeling exhausted both physically and emotionally. Physical symptoms may occur, such as muscle pain, headaches, stomach aches and even increase blood pressure.
Increased levels of stress
Stress is something we can feel whether we work in-office or from home, but the latter can bring about stress that’s tougher than usual to deal with. Because we’re given the opportunity to work from the comfort of our own space, there may be higher expectations, and pressure to work through things we’d typically take days off for (e.g. minor illness, headaches). Unclear schedules, surprise meetings, and/or lack of structure are also possible contributors that can detriment our mental health even further.
Tips to support mental health while working remotely
If you’re someone that’s feeling the effects of remote work, we’ve got a couple of tips to help you get back on track. Here are our 7 tips to help you support your mental health while you work remotely.
1. Recognize that we’re all human
We’re all human, and we’re all living very different lives. Everyone has things going on, so you shouldn’t feel embarrassed or inferior if remote work is taking a toll on your mental health. Once you can make this recognition, it’ll ease the process of communicating how you feel with the rest of your team.
2. Lean on leaders for support
Don’t be afraid to ask for support from leadership. Whether it be your manager, supervisor, an HR leader, or someone else that you can lean on in the company: they can help you navigate through these hardships and get you back on your feet.
3. Communicate how you’re feeling
Be open with those you feel comfortable talking to at work. Communication is a huge part of eliminating feelings like isolation and loneliness in remote work. Sharing how you’re feeling may encourage others to connect with you because they’re feeling the same way, allowing you to support each other as you figure things out.
4. Unplug (for real!)
Get used to actually disconnecting from work after-hours. Balance is the key here; do what you need to do to ensure you can live your life outside of work, even if it means completely uninstalling all work-related apps from your personal phone. Respect your own need for work-life balance!
5. Connect with your colleagues
Working remotely can cause us to forget that we’re part of a bigger team. Check in with your fellow coworkers, set up calls just to catch up, and do what you can to build relationships virtually. Ensure you’re still capturing the nature of being collaborative even without seeing your colleagues every day.
6. Create a schedule
Shana emphasizes the importance of following a schedule while WFH: “Create a schedule and stick to it as you would for in-person work. Get up at the same time every day, get showered and dressed, and move to your dedicated workspace. Schedule breaks… If possible, get up and go for a walk. The change of scenery combined with fresh air can be very rejuvenating.”
7. Book an adventure!
Shana also indicates the importance of changing your remote-work setting. “If you started remote work so that you could travel more and work from different destinations, then get that next adventure booked. Use the money you are saving from not commuting on doing things for yourself that bring you joy.”
Education and support are important steps in taking care of your mental health, so we’ve compiled a short list of our top websites and resources to help you out.
Inkblot is a virtual resource that matches you with certified therapists and coaches based on your needs and preferences. Their online video counseling allows you to support your mental health from the comfort of your home. (For Humi clients: Inkblot is a part of the Humi Marketplace, which means you have access to exclusive pricing!)
A website that provides tools and resources to employers, focusing on mental health. They’ve constructed a short guide to working remotely during the pandemic, with tips for both workers and employers/HR managers.
Peak Wellness offers virtual meditation, yoga, and training sessions to teams looking to incorporate wellness into their remote workplaces. This is a great option for business leaders trying to keep employees’ health top of mind.
A community of peers that provides a virtual support system to those struggling with issues such as mental health, disability, and grief.
Getting started with Humi
For more information on how you and your team can spend less time on time off with Humi, click here.
Learn more with Humi
- A flexible WFH policy is a great way to help your team manage the pandemic. If you’re a business leader looking for guidance on how to form your own remote-work policy, check out our Think With Humi article for a few helpful tips.
- Going back to the office? Learn about coping with in-office anxiety by watching our webinar with registered clinical psychologist at Inkblot Therapy, Dr. Rachel Toledano.

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Public library at a phone booth!
The classic red phone booth in the centre of the village, was bought by residents for £1 and turned into a book exchange, as part of British Telecom's Adopt a Kiosk campaign which has seen more than 350 red phone boxes adopted by small communities across Britain.
Duncan Berry holds the door open as his children Jemima (L) and Hugo choose books from the village phone box in Marton cum Grafton, northern England. After witnessing their weekly mobile library disappear, this wee town in the south of England town wasn't going to let their iconic phone booth be taken away as well. REUTERS


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'Be a Good Egg' Press Conference with the Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Kate Murray. Photo: Lauren Audi
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Plastic pollution is a growing problem, and can be fatal for birds and other wildlife. You can help by making sustainable swaps!
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Two sisters on Long Island are channeling their love of nature to make a difference for wildlife.
A federal court greenlights a joint lawsuit to defend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act despite the administration’s efforts to hand industry a blank check for bird deaths.
Young students encourage everyone to "Be a Good Egg," by respecting wildlife at the beach.
More than 300 North American bird species are predicted to be climate-threatened. New York’s new bill offers bold solutions for people and wildlife.
The bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would direct resources to recover species before they reach the brink of extinction.
We break down the four key provisions of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
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WASHINGTON — Bracing the nation for a coronavirus death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Donald Trump extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April, bowing to public health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic.
It’s early, but the current flu season is shaping up to be gentler than last winter’s unusually brutal one, U.S. health officials said.
The number of U.S. drug overdose deaths has begun to level off after years of relentless increases driven by the opioid epidemic, health secretary Alex Azar said Tuesday, cautioning it’s too soon to declare victory.
The flu vaccine did a poor job protecting older Americans against the illness last winter, even though the vaccine was well-matched to the flu bugs going around.
The global obesity problem now affects 1 in 10 people in the world, it is rising in countries rich and poor, and in many countries it is increasing faster in children than adults, according to a new study.
Critics say the answer pharmaceutical companies are pushing to address the ongoing opioid crisis boosts their profits while forcing taxpayers to shoulder the costs.
More than 50,000 Americans died from drug overdoses last year, the most ever.
Government statistics released this week claiming that 77 minors in the U.S. were killed by unintentional gun discharges last year significantly understate the scope of an enduring public health problem.
Accidental overdoses aren’t the only deadly risk from using powerful prescription painkillers — the drugs may also contribute to heart-related deaths and other fatalities, new research suggests.
Local teen birth rates are following state and national trends downward, according to a recent Center for Disease Control and Prevention report and state records.

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The second novel in the epic new young adult series that Michael Grant is calling his best yet!
It’s WWII but not as you know it from school. This time the girls are on the Front Lines and not on the Home Front.Â Summer 1943. The enemy has been bloodied, but Nazi Germany is very far from beaten. Now the American army is moving on to their next target: the Italian island of Sicily.
With heavy memories of combat, the three young soldier girls – Rio, Frangie and Rainy – now know what they are willing to do to save themselves, and understand the consequences of those actions. On the front lines, they will again come face to face with the brutality of war until they win or die, while simultaneously fighting their own personal battles. No one will emerge unscathed.
In the tradition ofÂ The Book Thief,Â Code Name VerityÂ andÂ Between Shades of Gray,Â Front LinesÂ gives the experience of WWII a new immediacy while playing with the ‘what ifs?’ of history.
ExclusiveÂ Front LinesÂ story,Â Dead of NightÂ to be 2017 World Book Day book.
Praise for Front Lines:Â “What if American women had fought alongside men in World War II? Michael Grant gives us a magnificent alternate history that feels so real and right and true it seems impossible that it wasn’t. Every one of these fictional soldiers has wrapped herself around my heart.? (Elizabeth Wein, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author ofÂ Code Name Verity)
“Michael Grant is a master of twists that not only tear at his readers’ consciences, they hold a mirror up to our here and now and insist we consider what might otherwise be.Â Front LinesÂ is a masterpiece of speculative story crafting.? (Andrew Smith, Printz Honor winning author ofÂ Grasshopper Jungle)
Front Lines was shortlisted for Feminist Book of the Year in the Maximum Pop Bookish Awards.
Michael Grant has lived an exciting, fast-paced life. He moved in with his wife Katherine after only 24 hours. He has co-authored over 160 books including the bestselling GONE series but promises that everything he writes is like nothing you’ve ever read before!
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Public Transport based walk with Ken Banks.
A chance to enjoy the spring colours with this circular route from Hebden Bridge We begin by folowing the Rochdale canal along to Charlestown before turning up through the lovely Hippins Clough with its bluebells and waterfalls. At Hippins we turn onto the Calderway over to Jack Bridge where we join the Pennine Way. The way takes us onto the open moorland of Green Hill before we drop backdown into the woods of Hebden Dale and follow the river back down into Hebden Bridge and pub.
Please note there are some steep sections and muddy bits so proper footwear is essential.
Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport
We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.
10:00: Meet at Manchester Victoria for the train at 10:15. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
Off peak Return to Hebden Bridge £9.50
10:15: Train departs for the walk start at Hebden Bridge Station.
10:50: Walk starts at Hebden Bridge Station.
Return from Hebden Bridge Station. 16:42, 17:42, 18:42, 19:43, 20:42, 22:46
Waypoints: Charlestown, Delph, Hippins, Jack Bridge, Green Hill, High Greenwood Farm, Hebden Dale
There are toilet facilities at Hebden Bridge Station but they are limited so please use the ones on the train if possible.

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Sorry, I needed a moment. I finally got to the end of a large round of editing, revising, and tweaking on what I have so far of my WIP (which is about 360 pages and 89,000 words)
There’s been a lot of set backs in trying to complete editing my book. Last summer I had done a round of cleaning up and editing. And on the very day I finished, my document went corrupt and I lost it. Fortunately I did have other versions saved other places. Unfortunately I hadn’t updated that in a while, so I didn’t have all the editing I’d just done, or the ten pages on the end I had added. Once I had recovered emotionally, I simply continued with the story instead of editing again.
Then more recently I decided to try and edit again, and I did it! This go round had a few set backs of its own, but thankful not as bad as last time, and I think I’ve improved some things in the story. So that’s always good!
What’s going to be funny is going back to writing new things again. It’s taken a couple of months at least to go through on whole thing. I took a lot of time changing and tweaked a lot in the beginning of the story, and I’m not terribly fast at writing yet, but at least I finished!
And now I have to figure out what I’m doing with the story from here. I have a few idea, and am going to change the last bit of what I wrote, so we’ll see how that goes! Hopefully Muse will help me. But he is a cat, so you can’t always count on that.
It’s a work in possess, the book as well as my writing technique, but I’m hopeful! So until next time, and as Dory say: “Just keep writing!”


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12 Days of Gifts: Day 10
I am continuing on with my sharing about 12 items from across the Manda Wylde Designs collections that are sure to be great gifts for the jewelry lovers in your life. Some are classic signature pieces, some are luscious new takes on those classic signature pieces, while others come from fun experimentation adventures and additional projects I have been working on to help rebuild skills as I work with my CRPS diagnosis. All are here to inspire and help with your Holiday Season gift giving.
Day 10 is a versatile piece that brings on the sparkle and is sure to please. The White and Platinum Large Lustre Ring Necklace is a minimalist statement necklace with crisp clean lines. It stands alone and also layers well with other pieces for your own unique look. The platinum and white combination lends a cool sophistication that is ready to help enhance any look.
We were at a show one day, when a gentleman walked up to the booth and began looking at this piece very seriously. He tilted his head and asked "would you think it strange if I asked to try this on?" I held up the mirror and encouraged his adventure. He decided he liked the piece, and I asked him if he would like a box to help the piece get home safely. "Nope, if it's alright with you, I'm going to wear it. Thank you for having pieces all genders can wear. It may sound silly, but it means a lot." When we feel like something has been made just for us to wear, our whole world can look and feel a little brighter. Whatever your style, please wear it with confidence and joy, knowing that by being yourself and wearing what you love you are encouraging others to do the same and this helps make the world a better place.
Want to add some sparkle to your Holiday gifting - or your own wardrobe but want something in a smaller size? The White and Platinum Large Lustre Ring Necklace also comes in a smaller design on a chain or on a braided steel cable. Love the look but want gold, or maybe black porcelain is more your/your loved one's style? Head on over to the Lustre Ring Collection and find the perfect piece.

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Rocos Partners With Boston Dynamics to Upskill Autonomous Spot Robots With Remote Operation - All the Way From New Zealand
Rocos, a robot operations software platform, today announced its partnership with Boston Dynamics, a leader in mobile robotics, to provide remote mission design and execution as well as teleoperation functionality, enhancing Spot’s existing capabilities.
As a mobile, durable, and customizable robot, Spot was built to go where other robots cannot. Coupled with the Rocos platform, Spot can now be easily managed from a remote location. Missions can be designed and edited on the fly, and sensor data collected on the mission can be accessed by remote teams. Spot can also be manually teleoperated to investigate issues, capture new data, or be redirected as required.
“The age of autonomous robots is upon us. We’re working with organizations like Boston Dynamics to help accelerate the adoption of robotics. By connecting robots to the cloud, we can help them combine a cloud software layer with robotics to achieve physical automation at scale. Our customers are augmenting their human workforces to automate physical processes that are often dull, dirty, or dangerous. I’m excited to be working with the world-class team at Boston Dynamics,” Rocos CEO David Inggs said.
The importance of autonomous robots has been highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic where many have been used to encourage social distancing, clean public spaces and hospitals, and even deliver vital medication.
“We're excited to see Rocos enabling key features for Spot and our industry partners. The industry applications we’re exploring with Rocos will see this important technology create new efficiencies for businesses around the world,” Boston Dynamics VP of Business Development, Michael Perry said.
Boston Dynamics’ Spot navigates rugged environments to capture data in real-time - feeding this data back into existing business systems, wherever they are located. In the energy sector this provides real-time anomaly detection as well as access to historic digital records for comparison. In agriculture, farmers can access information such as more accurate and up-to-date yield estimates. This provides access to a new category of automation, and a safer, more efficient business.
Through the use of this joint technology, organizations can plan and schedule missions, remotely operate their robots in the exploration of uncharted territory, capture 3D visualizations and other sensor data in their environment, navigate risky or dangerous terrain, and proactively intervene in required situations. All of this possible in either offline or online modes.
In early testing, the Boston Dynamics team based in the US, navigated previously uncharted terrain in New Zealand, remotely accessing Spot through Rocos’ web UI.
“Robotics companies are producing very capable machines for achieving specific tasks. The missing link is a cloud-based platform to connect, monitor and automate the activities of a fleet. With Boston Dynamics and Rocos, organizations can now design, schedule and manage inspection missions remotely,” Inggs said.
Founded in 2017, Rocos provides a cloud platform to build and manage robot operations, enabling organizations to connect, monitor, and control robots - at scale. Rocos is inspired by a globally connected future, where autonomous robots accelerate change for good — and provide some of the important technology that will get us there. Visit www.rocos.io for more.
About Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile manipulation robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. Boston Dynamics combines the principles of dynamic control and balance with sophisticated mechanical designs, cutting-edge electronics, and next-generation software for high-performance robots equipped with perception, navigation, and intelligence. For more information, visit www.bostondynamics.com.
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Smothered Pork Chops
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- Ready In:
- 4 pork chops (thick cut and bone in)
- 1 (14 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1⁄2 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 (8 ounce) package cremini mushrooms (fresh and sliced)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2 garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- In a large skillet place 2 tbs of olive oil in pan on med/high heat.
- Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with Garlic salt, and pepper to your liking, and squish together in hot pan. Cook til browned on both sides about 3 min per side.
- Remove pork chops set aside and keep warm.
- Add 1 tbs of unsalted butter and scrape up the bits and pieces of the pork chop from the pan. Add the onions and mushrooms to the pan drippings and cook until onion is tender; about 3-5 minute.
- Turn the stove to med/low heat and add the cream of mushroom soup. Add salt to pepper to taste and mix well.
- Return the pork chops to the pan and cover for 20 minute.
- Once ready remove pork chops, give the gravy one last mix and dig in! Serve with mashed potatoes or rice!
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An experiment buried deep under the ice of Antarctica that was designed to study distant cosmic objects, has come up empty in a search for a strange particle.
The submerged instrument, called the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, is pioneering the field of particle astrophysics — that is, detecting particles (other than light) that come from cosmic events such as star explosions. Because the instrument was built to detect particles called neutrinos, it has also provided some insight into the nature of these mysterious particles.
Today, the IceCube team announced the publication of a new paper showing that the detector found no sign of a theoretical particle called the sterile neutrino, which is a potential candidate for dark matter, the material that makes up more than 80 percent of the mass in the universe. [Neutrinos from Beyond the Solar System Found (Images)]
Neutrinos are particles that don't make up normal matter, but they are ubiquitous in the universe. The sun produces a heavy stream of neutrinos that showers down on Earth, but these particles interact with regular matter very rarely. So rather than colliding with regular matter (that is, the atoms that make up the planet or the people living on it), they slip through the planet like ghosts.
There are three known types of neutrinos, and some theoretical models have predicted the existence of an even more elusive fourth neutrino. It's named the "sterile neutrino" because it would never physically collide with particles that make up regular matter. A sterile neutrino would only interact with regular matter via gravity, which is why it's a possible candidate for dark matter — a substance that does not radiate or reflect light, and also appears to interact only with regular matter via gravity.
So, to detect a sterile neutrino with IceCube requires a slightly different approach. Neutrinos are shape-shifters; one type of neutrino can suddenly become another type of neutrino as it travels through space. The neutrinos passing through the Earth and interacting with IceCube would effectively disappear if they were to transform into sterile neutrinos, researchers with IceCube said.
"It turns out that it is more likely to morph into a sterile neutrino if it goes through a very dense region of matter," Janet Conrad, a professor of physics at MIT and a member of the IceCube collaboration, said in a video released today by Ice Cube explaining the finding. "And so the [Earth's] core is ideal for producing much more morphing than you would get for the neutrinos that do not pass through the core. And so what we're looking for is neutrinos that are on the trajectory that come through the core to disappear."
IceCube can observe the sterile neutrino only if the particle has a mass within a particular range (and no other experiment can look for sterile neutrinos in that entire range, the researchers said in the video). If the neutrino did fall within that range, then the observed effect in the detector would be "dramatic," and "you either see or you don't see [it]; it's as simple as that," Francis Halzen, a professor of physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the principal investigator for IceCube, said in the video.
The results don't completely rule out the existence of the sterile neutrino but show that many currently operating neutrino experiments most likely won't be able to find it, the researchers said. Furthermore, the results appear to negate some "hints" of a sterile neutrino that have appeared in past years — that is, weak detections that looked like they could have been caused by the sterile neutrino but were not strong enough to confirm its existence. In particular, Halzen pointed to a claim by the Liquid Scintillator Neutrino Detector at Los Alamos National Laboratory from about 20 years ago.
"I think that we should keep pursuing any hints of new physics in the neutrino data, but our result shows that they are unlikely to be associated with the existence of a sterile neutrino," Halzen told Space.com in an email.
"What [the new result] is going to mean is that our belief in the sterile neutrino decreases, but it also is telling us where a sterile neutrino may not be, and where it may still survive," Carlos Argüelles Delgado, a postdoctoral researcher at MIT and a member of the IceCube team, said in the video.
Conrad said in the video that the new results still help scientists refine models that describe the universe. Any models that include a sterile neutrino in this particular mass range may need to be rewritten, and scientists hope it will help them get closer to an accurate description of the physical world.
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Only 17 states require your child to learn how to determine which investment pays the highest return on their money. Most think it is a savings account. This could be one reason most of us are going to be broke in retirement and the amount of credit card debt has doubled to over $8,000 per household. Children are moving back home after racking up huge student loan debts. Most parents have no clue about the fundamentals of personal finance—investing, interest rates, compound interest, why the rich get richer, and avoiding debt by creating your own ‘bank’ of tax-FREE accounts. Unbiased advice is easily available. For instance, if I loaned $250 a month to big companies we use every day, over time, with interest on my money left with them, would grow to be $63,000 in 10 years, $245,000 in 20 years, and $790,000 in 30 years. The Miracle of Compounding: I loaned them $90,000 ($3,000 X 30 yrs) and now I have $790,000. If I use a tax-FREE account, the amount is not taxed—now or later. I learned from John Bogle that you give up 63% of your total potential nest egg if you pay someone 2% a year to handle your money. Warren Buffett’s advice is so simple, anyone can follow it.
Explain the ‘facts of life’: https://www.amazon.com/Give-your-child-leg-manage/dp/1096505355/’

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Frazier went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Monday in the Yankees' 9-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALDS.
He was the first to get to Blake Snell -- Kyle Higashioka and Aaron Judge touched the lefty up for homers later on. Frazier took a back seat to veteran Brett Gardner in the AL Wild Card Series and it's very possible Gardner will be back in there Tuesday with a righty in Tyler Glasnow starting for Tampa Bay.
Frazier will sit for Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against Cleveland on Wednesday.
The Yankees will stick with the veteran Brett Gardner in left field. It's hard to argue with that decision, as Gardner went 3-for-5 with a homer, three RBI and a pair of runs scored in the series opener. Frazier could still play a role at some point this postseason, but he doesn't appear to be the primary option at the moment.
Frazier isn't starting Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against Cleveland on Tuesday.
Frazier struggled to end the regular season as he went 1-for-20 with four walks, two runs and 11 strikeouts over his last six games. Brett Gardner will serve as the left fielder to begin the AL Wild Card Round.
Frazier is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
The 26-year-old is 1-for-20 with 11 strikeouts in his past six games and will receive a day off for the season finale. Frazier is likely to close the season with a .267/.394/.511 slash line with eight homers and 26 RBI in 39 games, though he could still come off the bench Sunday. Brett Gardner takes over in left field for the Yankees.
Frazier is not in the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays.
Frazier has remained in a starting role even after the returns of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, as Monday's day off will be his first time on the bench in the month of September. He clearly deserves the everyday at-bats, as he's hitting .296/.410/.574 on the season. Judge starts in right field Monday, with Brett Gardner in left.
Frazier went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Red Sox.
Frazier helped the Yankees get off to a fast start, lacing an RBI single in the first inning. He followed that up with a two-run homer in the fifth frame, his eighth long ball of the season. Frazier has been on fire at the dish of late, as he has at least one hit in six of his last seven games and has also racked up three homers, eight RBI and nine runs scored in that span. He's now hitting .306/.422/.595 with 22 runs scored, 26 RBI and two stolen bases across 135 plate appearances this year.
Frazier went 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks, two RBI and a run scored Wednesday against Toronto.
Frazier launched a solo home run in the fourth inning off Tanner Roark for his seventh long ball of the season. Like many in the Yankees' lineup, he's enjoyed facing Toronto pitching early in the series, slugging a home run in each contest. Despite a strong .303/.421/.596 line across 121 plate appearances to this point in the campaign, Frazier is likely to start losing playing time with both Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) and Aaron Judge (calf) recently activated from the injured list.
Frazier went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, a two-run home run and three additional runs scored in Tuesday's 20-6 rout of the Blue Jays.
The 26-year-old continues to rake. Frazier is slashing .292/.405/.563 through 29 games with six homers, two steals, 18 runs and 21 RBI, and it's going to be very difficult for manager Aaron Boone to take him out of the lineup even after Aaron Judge (calf) gets healthy.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he expects Frazier to continue receiving steady playing time when Aaron Judge (calf) and Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) are activated from the 10-day injured list, likely later this week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. "I think Clint is very much in this [outfield] mix," Boone said. "When Aaron Judge comes back, he'll go to right [field], so it may mean more left field reps for Clint, but Clint has earned his way into our lineup on a regular basis. He continues to play extremely well for us on both sides of the ball, so I think it's going to make us deeper."
Finding at-bats for everybody might be tough when the Yankees' lineup is back to full strength, but Boone's comments suggest that Frazier, who owns a .900 OPS over 107 plate appearances this season, has likely moved ahead of Aaron Hicks (.765 OPS), Brett Gardner (.673) and Mike Tauchman (.663) in the outfield pecking order. Even if the returns of Judge and Stanton don't end up resulting in Frazier losing out on many starts, he may be in store for a move down the batting order after hitting cleanup in each of the Yankees' last 16 games.
Frazier went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a walk and a stolen base during Wednesday's 7-2 win against the Blue Jays.
Frazier swiped his second bag of the season and continued swinging a hot bat. He is now 8-for-25 with a .433 on-base percentage through his past seven games.
Frazier went 2-for-5 with a two-run double and a run scored in Monday's 12-7 loss to Toronto.
Frazier extended the Yankees' lead to 5-2 in the fifth inning with his two-run double and later scored a run in the ninth. The 26-year-old outfielder owns a .284/.391/.554 slash line with 10 extra-base hits this season.
Frazier went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Orioles.
Frazier went deep off Orioles reliever Paul Fry in the eighth inning to prevent the Yankees from getting shut out. It was Frazier's fifth long ball of the year to go with 14 RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base through 20 games. He's posted a solid .288/.397/.576 slash line across 78 plate appearances.
Frazier went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run Wednesday against the Rays.
Frazier took Diego Castillo deep in the sixth inning to record his fourth home run of the season. This performance extended his hitting streak to a modest four games, though he's managed just six hits in last 29 at-bats. Still, Frazier's overall numbers look solid, as he's hitting .294/.410/.608 across 61 plate appearances.
Frazier went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a pair of strikeouts in Monday's loss to the Rays.
Fantasy managers who roster Frazier don't do so for his speed, so the steal was a nice surprise despite the otherwise quiet performance. The 25-year-old has three career steals in five attempts over 137 games.
Frazier is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Mets.
Mike Tauchman will enter the lineup in right field in place of Frazier, who takes a seat after starting each of the previous four contests. Expect Frazier to check back into the starting nine for the nightcap.
Frazier went 2-for-2 with a home run, one double, three RBI, two runs and one walk in Friday's Game 1 loss to the Mets.
Frazier was a late addition to the lineup for the first game of Friday's twin bill, but he was the Yankees' top performer with two extra-base hits. He's now hitting .344 with three home runs and 11 RBI in 2020.
Frazier is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Braves.
He had been scheduled to sit out Tuesday's game prior to it getting postponed, so it's not surprising he is on the bench for the same pitching matchup. Mike Ford will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup.
Frazier isn't in Tuesday's lineup against Atlanta.
Frazier had seen an uptick in playing time recently with Aaron Judge (calf) sidelined, but Judge was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will serve as the designated hitter Tuesday. As a result, Frazier could see a decrease in playing time going forward.
Frazier went 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk and five RBI in an 11-5 win over Boston on Saturday.
Frazier took Nathan Eovaldi deep with a three-run shot in the sixth inning and plated two more runs with a single in the seventh. The 25-year-old has needed little time to make his presence felt since joining the big-league roster Aug. 11, going 7-for-11 with a pair of home runs and eight RBI in three games.
Frazier went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over Atlanta.
Frazier hit a game-tying solo shot in his first at-bat of the year in the second inning off Atlanta opener Huascar Ynoa. The 25-year-old Frazier got aboard again with a double in the fifth and came around to score on a DJ LeMahieu single. Frazier got the start in right field due to Aaron Judge sitting out with lower-body tightness. While Judge's injury is expected to be minor, Frazier will likely compete with Mike Tauchman for playing time in the short term.
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NOAA has updated their tracking (next Env. Canada is 3pm) and they now predict 90-100% likelihood of tropical storm-force winds on the whole Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia. https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at5.shtml?start#contents
Hurricane Teddy is on track to Hit Nova Scotia starting in just a few hours. It is important residents take this storm seriously, and take precautions.
Given current tracking, it appears Teddy is going to wallop the entire Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia.
With the size of the storm, the strength of the winds and how slowly it is moving means it is going to hit Halifax hard, and you can expect significant disruption for the next 24-36 hours.
It will almost certainly not be safe to leave your home by late this afternoon, and as you can see from the graphic above we will have significant wind and rain impacts until tomorrow morning some time.
Please follow http://twitter.com/hfxgov (corrected link) have a battery operated radio ready to go to listen to local radio.
Should we end up getting hit by a serious storm, please help your neighbours, lend a hand, be kind, and be patient.
- Continue to call 911 in an emergency.
- Call 311 for downed trees and flooding.
- Call NSPI for power for downed lines 877-428-6004.
- Follow my EMO twitter list here:
- HRM Updates here: https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/fire/emergency-management/hurricanes
- Provincial updates here:
HRM Emergency Operations Centre is stood up and the information I’ve gotten is:
- Any disruption in municipal services for today and tomorrow have been announced (see below) and ongoing updates regarding municipal service levels will be issued as information becomes available
- Winds are currently 31 knots (57 km/h) just off our coast, and anticipated to pick up in the coming hours
- Hurricane Teddy has been downgraded to Cat 1 (from Cat 2) and is transitioning to a powerful post tropical storm
- Very powerful swells can expect to cause life threating surf and rip current conditions
- Storm is now moving very slowly which means extended rain and wind over the Halifax region, and increased winds on shore
- Initial impacts of storm expected by midday Tuesday, with peak period late Tuesday/ early Wednesday; impacts of storm currently expected to remain in the region until at least noon on Wednesday
- Rainfall: heavy, with accumulation up to 130 mm
- Winds: 90km/h sustained and gusts up to 120 km/h
- Public warnings were issued yesterday by Environment Canada
The following is the public service announcement shared by HRM today.
Hurricane Teddy update and service impacts
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates and impacts to municipal services as a result of the Hurricane Teddy.
The following information is correct as of 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Heavy rain with accumulation up to 130 mm and sustained high winds of 90km/h and gusts up to 120 km/h are expected to begin Tuesday afternoon, and continue overnight into Wednesday.
High storm surges are expected, and all residents should stay away from all areas of the coast or any low-lying areas. Be ready to move inland or to higher ground.
The largest threat to homes and property is flying debris. Please move umbrellas and patio furniture inside and remove anything that high winds could pick up such as garbage containers/bags, flower pots, toys etc. All election signage should also be removed.
Halifax Transit ferry service is being suspended as of approximately 2:30 p.m. today and a further announcement will be made on service resuming on Wednesday. Bus and Access-A-Bus service will continue to be monitored and a further update will be provided as the storm progresses.
The last ferry from Halifax to Alderney will run at 2:15 p.m.
The last ferry from Halifax to Woodside will run at 2:22 p.m.
Parks & Recreation
Municipal sports fields, all-weather fields, tracks and baseball diamonds will be closed today and all bookings have been cancelled. An announcement on reopening will be made once the impacts to these facilities have been resolved.
Due to safety concerns, residents are advised to avoid visiting municipal parks until the storm has passed and potential damage, including downed trees, has been addressed.
The status of recreation facilities is also being monitored as the storm progresses. Please call ahead to your local recreation centre for updates.
Curbside collection of garbage, organics, and recyclables is cancelled for Wednesday, Sept. 23 and is rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26.
The household special waste depot for Saturday, Sept. 26 is cancelled, and is expected to resume on the following Saturday, Oct. 3. For further schedule details visit our website at: www.halifax.ca/HSWDepot.
Residents and commercial solid waste haulers are also advised that the following facilities will be closed on Wednesday, September 23:
- The public drop off at the Otter Lake Waste Facility at 600 Otter Lake Drive (the transfer station will remain open for commercial haulers)
- The Materials Recycling Facility at 20 Horseshoe Lake Drive
- The Composting Facilities at 80 Gloria McCluskey Avenue in Burnside and 61 Evergreen Place in Goodwood
- The rural refuse depot located at 21611 Highway 7 in Sheet Harbour
For further information on solid waste, visit www.halifax.ca/recycle
Please visit halifax.ca/hurricanes or follow @hfxgov on Twitter for all storm-related updates.


text: I wanted to show off these four adorable cards. I found this black and white photo on vintagevillage.com. I decided to make a set. I love her pose. It is just too sweet. I created a card in green, blue, yellow, and purple and added lots of embellishments. She is just too cute to share!


Posted On: May 15, 2017
You can now define Amazon Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies to provide control over which Auto Scaling resources users can access, and the actions that they are permitted to perform on these resources. Auto Scaling helps you maintain application availability and allows you to scale your Amazon EC2 capacity up or down automatically according to conditions you define. You can use Auto Scaling to help ensure that you are running your desired number of Amazon EC2 instances. With resource-level permissions, you can enable different users within an organization, such as application developers and IT specialists, to access and modify Launch Configurations and Auto Scaling groups with appropriately configured permissions.
Starting today, you can configure IAM policies that reference Auto Scaling groups or Launch Configurations using ARNs or wildcards, and specify the users and actions that are permitted under different conditions. For example, you can control the EC2 instance type, such as “m4.large”, which specific users can use for creating Launch Configurations, and limit the maximum size with which they can create Auto Scaling groups.
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Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu have got a bye in the opening round along with newly-crowned Thailand Open winners Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.
Indian Shuttlers have been handed a fairly easy draw for the upcoming World Championships. PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have got a bye in the opening round along with the recent Thailand Open winners Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.
PV Sindhu is likely to face second-seed Tai Tzu Ying in the quarter-finals while Saina Nehwal may face Chinese Chen Yu Fei at the last eight stage. PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal are in different halves and they will not face each other unless they reach the final of the World championship.
World Championships men’s singles, Kidmabi Srikanth is in the same quarter as compatriot Sameer Verma, B Sai Praneeth is set to come up against Indonesian Anthony Ginting.
HS Prannoy could face Lin Dan as early as the second round and a reward for beating Chinese legend could be a third-round match against Top ranked Kento Momota.
Satwik Rankireddy – Chirag shetty could face Indonesian pair of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan in World Championships Quarters, while Manu Attri and Sumeeth Reddy could face Thom Gicquel and Ronan Labar in the opening round before a potential meeting with Chinese pair Han Cheng Kai and Zhou Hao Dong.
Ashwini Ponnappa – Sikki Reddy could play against Chang Ching Hui-Yang Ching Tun of Chinese Taipei in the opening round of women’s doubles and if wins could face a potential second-round against Chinese Due Yue and Li Yin Hui.
Pooja Dandu and Sanjana Santosh could face Chinese Taipei opposition in the first round in the form of Hsu Ya Ching and Hu Ling Fang in Women’s doubles. Another pair of Jakkampudi Meghana and Poorvisha Ram could face Diana Soto and Nikte Sotomayor of Guatemala in their opening round encounter.
In Mixed doubles pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Sikki Reddy could face English pair of Ben Lane and Jessica Pugh in the opening round before a potential clash against Malaysia’s Tam Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing.
Other Mixed doubles match the pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Ashwini Ponnappa could face France’s Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue in the opener but a win could place them against the Wang Yi Lyu and Huang Dong Ping of China.


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Qantas adds free ‘change of mind’ cancellations
You've now got 24 hours to change your mind after booking.
What we'll be covering
Qantas is making it easier than ever to book flights directly through the airline’s website, with a raft of new frequent flyer benefits on offer to make the planning experience smoother. You’ll now also be able to take advantage of a grace period to cancel your flights for free after booking. Flight pricing will also be a problem of the past with Qantas’ Price Promise.
Here are the new perks coming your way.
1. Free ‘change of mind’ cancellations
From today, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can cancel their flight bookings without charge within 24 hours of making a booking. This gives much-appreciated breathing space if you want to lock in a sharp fare first, and then secure your leave, check hotel pricing or see if your travel buddy can come along as well.
If it doesn’t work out, you can simply release the booking free of charge. How’s that for flexibility? Just be aware of two conditions with this new policy:
- Trips must originate in Australia.
- Applies to flights 30 days or more from the booking date.
2. Price Promise for lower fares
In other good news, Qantas is bringing back their Price Promise guarantee. If you book on the Qantas website and see a lower eligible Qantas fare on the same day with a different business, Qantas will price match it. If you’re successful, you’ll receive a partial refund!
You can see the full details here, but in a nutshell:
- The identical flight must be available on an Australian online travel agency website, operated by a company with an active ABN or ACN. The fare must be marketed to consumers in Australia.
- Make the booking on qantas.com first, using a credit/debit card, BPAY, POLi or a gift voucher. Bookings made with flight credits or Qantas Points won’t be eligible.
- Take a screenshot from the third-party website with the lower price. It must include the date and time/stamp, the Qantas flight details and the total price.
- The third party agent must include 24/7 free phone support and free flight/booking notifications, as Qantas requires the comparison to be like-for-like with product inclusions.
3. Free seat selection on all international Economy fares
Previously, Bronze Frequent Flyers who booked an international Economy Sale fare had to pay for seat selection. But Qantas is now waiving seat selection fees when you book directly through the website. This is a saving of up to $90 per person return, based on a Sydney-Los Angeles flight.
Standard seat selection continues to be free for Silver Frequent Flyers and higher, as well as all other Qantas international fares including reward seats.
4. Free Qantas Frequent Flyer membership
This shouldn’t be too much of a big deal. If you read Point Hacks often, you’ll know we maintain a list of ways to join Qantas Frequent Flyer for free all year round, saving you $99.50.
But just in case you or a travel companion hasn’t done that yet, Qantas will now offer free membership for new Bronze members booking directly through qantas.com.
As 2022 shapes up to be a bit of a mixed bag for travel, it’s great to see Qantas coming out with more consumer-friendly perks. Price Promise is interesting on paper, though I imagine that it’ll be difficult to get a claim in given all the conditions that have to be met.
Free seating for the cheapest Economy fares is appreciated as well, as most travellers would relish the opportunity to reserve seats for no extra cost. The 24-hour grace period for new bookings will also be very handy, as it gives you some space to sort out your affairs before committing to a new trip.
Perhaps you could book first and then pitch your trip to your travel companion later. After all, it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission, right?!


Running Marlin firmware (not sure how to find out the version info?) that was uploaded using Arduino 022 software to an Arduino MEGA 2560 board with RAMPS 1.4 connected to a Windows 10 PC runing Repetier to drive GCODE.
The filament sensor is called a Tunell Filament Sensor available here Tunell 3D Printer Filament Monitor for filament faults – ToyBuilder Labs
022 config works and drives my printer OK. It is Slow, clunky but it does print and I was able to get the filament sensor installed using the instructions given on the toybuilder website. It was pretty simple- just a cut/paste of a few lines of code and connecting a couple of wires from the sensor to the RAMPS board.
Basically the sensor throws a Fault (PIN LOW) to the RAMPS (Currently I am on PIN5 cause PIN 4 is being used by my fan) when the sensor does not see filament rolling along and the pin state change throws a request to enque a M600 filament change code directly into the Arduino causing the printer to pause. All good so far right?
Well... I am using Repetier softwar to drive the printer and an add-on App (Repetier Informer) which pushes status messages (Start/Stop/Pause/Error) to my phone.
In this version of firmware, Repetier does not recognize the M600 command as a pause and does not notify me. This is dumb cause when the printer is out of filament (or jammed up) is when I DO need to be notified.
Contacted Repetier and they said... Update to new firmware and M600 will be recognized because of new scripts/handlers/etc. Sounds easy right? Not so much.
Contacted manufacturer of 3D Printer and got new Marlin firmware file. Got that installed and for some reason RAMPS/Arduino/Firmware does not recognize the Pin state change from the Sensor and does not trigger the Filament Sensor Runout Fault/M600 request and just rolls merrily along air printing without filament... uhg, frustrating.
Probably something simple because, like I said.... works on 022 but not on 1.6. Others have posted threads about similar problems but not in this 1.6 version and their suggested code mods do not correspond with with what I see on my screen in 1.6.
With the new 1.6 firmware loaded typing M600 on MDI line in Repetier results in flawless execution of this command. Next to try was M42 P5 S0 thinking that changing this pin state would trigger the whole Filament Sensor Runout Fault request. No Joy... just a strong desire to open anew bottle of rum LOL.
Anybody got any ideas or a rope you can throw me? THANKS!


The Toyota Tacoma has ranked as one of the leading multi-purpose vehicles and top pickup trucks for 16 years. Designed and built in the U.S. it has been a popular pickup truck throughout the country ever since then. While it’s been an excellent seller for all these years, the Tacoma hasn’t been without problems. The 2022 model is no exception. Issues range from nonfunctional airbags and faulty brakes issues, to vehicles rolling backwards and incorrectly welded child seats.
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Complaints to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) about the 2022 Toyota Tacoma are varied, affecting at least nine components or systems. The categories owners have listed their complaints under are Airbags, Electrical System, Powertrain, Seats, Seat Belts, Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control, Visibility, and Unknown or Other.
We are highlighting those that relate to accidents and safety issues.
There have also been two recalls, one for child seats that potentially affects the safety of tens of thousands of children. The second relates to illegible labels that could allow vehicles to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Toyota Tacoma Complaint Summary
Number of Complaints
Unknown Or Other
Forward Collision Avoidance
Airbag issues are always serious, especially when they don’t deploy. Right now, the NHTSA reports that tens of millions of Toyota Takata airbags are being recalled. The problem is that when airbags are exposed to high heat and humidity long-term they can cause them to explode when they are deployed. So, instead of saving lives, they are potentially causing injuries and death.
There have been numerous complaints about Toyota Takata airbags, so it’s no surprise that Tacoma owners are amongst them.
The first Toyota Tacoma airbag complaint was in July 2021 after the front airbags failed to deploy in an accident where the truck was rear-ended at 80 MPH. Additionally, the seat belt failed and the driver’s seat collapsed. The driver was badly injured and was in a Florida trauma unit for three weeks.
In December 2021, four people were injured when a Tacoma was rear-ended and none of its airbags deployed. The most recent complaint was in July 2022. Again, four people were injured when airbags didn’t deploy when a car hit the Tacoma.
So far there is only one complaint that relates to the 2022 model. In August 2022, a California resident was rear-ended at a stop light by a car going 45 mph. Yet again the air bag sensor went on but the airbags didn’t deploy. The sensor for the seatbelt was also on but the seatbelts didn’t lock.
Both the passenger and driver were injured and taken to the emergency room. The driver was told by the insurance company not to drive the car because it isn’t safe. In any case, he states that the car “is not drivable due to these sensors and life saving features not working.”
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Problems with the Brakes
Two different problems are described that relate to 2022 Tacoma brakes. One is that the brakes feel mushy and don’t work properly. The other is that the vehicle accelerates when the brake pedal is depressed.
An owner from Florida crashed because of the issue with the vehicle accelerating “while depressing the brake pedal.” His complaint states that the steering wheel locked and he wasn’t able to stop the vehicle. This ended up with him crashing into his neighbor’s house.
There were no injuries, but he contacted the police and filed a report.
An owner from Georgia states: “When starting, especially in the morning, my brake pedal is very mushy and goes very near the floor. When driving and have to break it sometimes goes down a little too far. The dealer said this was normal. I do not feel it is safe. I’ve never had a vehicle do this. If this is safe, I don’t want it.”
Problems with Vehicles Rolling Backwards
An Arizona owner reports that his Tacoma rolls backwards because Hill Assist disengages when the throttle is depressed. Light the Georgia owner who was told mushy brakes are normal, this owner was told his vehicle was operating “as designed.”
The first time this happened, he says he had a trailer in drive that “rolled backwards breaking a taillight in a jack-knife situation.” The dealership said there wasn’t a problem and refused to replace the tail light.
The next time he was in congested traffic “moving at a snail’s pace.” He was on a steep hill in stop-start traffic and when he slowly applied the throttle, “Hill Assist disengaged and the vehicle rolled backwards. Appling more throttle finally caused the transmission to engage. Now knowing how this occurred I was able to recreate (it) again and again.”
Again the dealer said there were no problems. Subsequently, he says, his wife has experienced the same problems. But they “told me that the vehicle operated as designed and no problems were found. They did tell me if I felt the vehicle was unsafe not to drive it. They indicated they would not provide documentation on the decision. Owners manual doesn’t indicate (that the) vehicle can roll backwards as Hill Assist disengages.”
The recall for child seats mentioned above was made on July 21, 2022. Potentially it affects 75,316 vehicles, all 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tacomas. The problem is that “an insufficient weld” may prevent the child seat from being properly anchored. This allows the seat to move if the vehicle stops suddenly or crashes, and increases the risk of injury.
While dealerships were notified immediately, owner notification letters were only scheduled for September 2, 2022.
There is only one complaint about seats, from an owner in Washington who had heard about the recall. Complaining that there was no remedy listed for the recall, he said no dealership would issue a loaner car.
“I have two small children that use my truck as their primary transportation because we are a one car family.”
“My children have no way to get to school because Toyota can not make reliable and safe vehicles.”
Your Lemon Law Rights
It’s impossible to identify what might be wrong with any vehicle before you buy it. But if you end up with a lemon, Lemberg Law can help you. There are various routes we can take. For instance, we can help you negotiate a settlement or a buy-back, depending on the circumstances.
Contact us on our Helpline so that we can assess your issues and advise what we recommend you do. It’s not going to cost you anything. Toyota will have to pay your legal fees.
What’s New for 2022?
There are two new mid-size Toyota Tacoma trucks that aim at different ends of the price range.
The design of the 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro is for serious off-road usage. It is also the most expensive model available. Parts are designed and tested by the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) team, and Toyota warns that the model is not suitable for amateurs.
The 2022 Tacoma 4×4 Trail Edition, specifically designed for use on trails. Launched in 2021, the Trail Edition was originally based on the budget SR5 trim level. It featured several off-road features including lockable bed boxes. There is only one package for 2022, a 4×4 with a double cab.
What’s the fuel economy for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma?
There are two engine options for Toyota Tacoma trim levels:
2.7-liter cylinder engine that offers 159 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque
3.5-liter V6 engine that puts out 278 hp and has more the double (265 lb-ft) of torque
There is also a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission with intelligence. Your choice varies with the various trim levels.
It stands to reason that the V6 is less fuel-efficient than the 4-cylinder engine, but what’s the difference?
The most fuel-efficient models, that get 21 MPG combined city and highway driving get 4.8 gals per 100 miles. They are:
The 2WD, 6-cylinder, 3.5-liter, automatic, that gets 19 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway.
The 2WD, 4-cylinder, 2.7-liter, automatic, that gets 20 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway.
Two models get 5 gals per 100 miles with 20 MPG when driving on the highway and in the city. They have the same specs as those above but are manual models.
The 6-cylinder model gets 18 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway.
The 4-cylinder model gets 19 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway.
Those that are heaviest on fuel get 5.6 gals per 100 miles. They only get 18 MPG with combined city and highway driving.
The 4WD, 6-cylinder, 3.5-liter, manual 6-speed gets 17 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway.
The 4WD double-cab MT TRD-ORP/PRO with 6 cylinders and a 3.5-liter, manual 6-speed model. It gets 17 MPG in the city and slightly less (20 MPG) on the highway.
What are the Trim Packages & Pricing for the 2022 Tacoma?
The 2022 Toyota Tacoma is available in six trim levels, the SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, and TRD Pro. These are the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRPs) with notable features of each.
Projector-beam headlights. Deck rail system. Front dual-zone automatic climate control for the V6.
Integrated fog lights. 4-way power-adjustable driver’s, 10-way on V6. Front dual-control automatic climate control (V6).
Locking rear differential. 16-inch machined contrast allow wheels. Multi-terrain select with Crawl Control (CRAWL).
Panoramic view monitor with camera. Premium JBL audio with dynamic navigation. 18-inch polished alloy wheels.
TRD Pro $45,935
Machine-forged upper control arm. Heritage-inspired front grille with camera. 16-inch black alloy wheels.
What Technology does the 2022 Tacoma Have?
The tech features of the 2022 Tacoma depend on the trim. For instance, audio multimedia features vary a lot. But, even the basic SR comes with a 7-inch touchscreen, six speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The system is Amazon Alexa compatible, and the phone has a hands-free capability and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, Sirius XM with a 3- month trial subscription.
The TRD Off-Road trim has the same offering except that it has an 8-inch touchscreen. The Limited has all this and more, including a 3-month trial of Premium Audio and Dynamic Navigation.
The smart key system on the driver and front passenger doors aren’t available on the SR or SR5 and any manual transmission vehicles.
There is wireless mobile device- and smartphone-charging on most trims except the SR and SR5. All models have three USB ports. One is a media port, and two are charge ports.
Some trims have a urethane tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio controls.
About the Author:
Brian Jones spent more than 30 years working as an ASE Certified Master Tech and Parts Specialist at multiple dealerships. Brian has become an authority in the industry, traveling across the country to consult for car dealerships and contributing his expertise as a writer for several major automotive publications. In his spare time, Brian enjoys working on pickup trucks, muscle cars, Jeeps and anything related to motorsports.


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Explore the transformational power of Viniyoga, right in your own home.
“Breath-centered āsana practice and prāṇāyāma are among the greatest gifts from the yoga tradition to help us maintain our physiological and metabolic health and well-being, balance our emotions, and clarify our minds.”
— Gary Kraftsow
Prāṇāyāma is considered one of the most powerful practices of yoga. Studies from Harvard, National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and many others have shown amazing benefits ranging from hypertension, stress, depression, anxiety, and as well as connections to core cardiac and respiratory function.
This 10-hour Master Course includes seven integrated practices with āsana and prāṇāyāma.
Experience the powerful healing effects of prāṇāyāma:
- Balance your emotions
- Clarify and sharpen your mind
- Integrate breath and movement
- Deepen your breath threshold
- Understand the energetic effects of breath techniques
The ancient practice of meditation can be found in most of the world’s religious traditions as a way of linking the heart and mind of the practitioner to sources of guidance, inspiration, and the divine.
During this 10-hour Master Course, you’ll be immersed in seven integrated practices that include āsana, prāṇāyāma, chanting, and meditation.
Meditation practice in the yoga tradition can help us achieve many aims:
- Surface and transform dysfunctional patterns
- Deepen our self-understanding
- Discover happiness in the present moment
- Find meaning in the face of the reality of change
- Actualize our highest potential
- Uncover our true purpose in life
This three-hour course explores the inner and outer dimensions of depression and includes two empowering yoga therapy practices.
You will learn:
- A breakdown of how depression influences us at multiple levels.
- The anatomical and physiological symptoms of depression.
- General and specific yoga therapy management principles for working with states of depression.
- How to address the inner dimensions of your psychology from a yogic perspective.
- General recommendations from both the yoga tradition and outside of yoga for anyone suffering from depression.


The MFS Laptop Dashboard Task Grid Is Not Displayed For Some Users
(Doc ID 2230892.1)
Last updated on FEBRUARY 06, 2022
Applies to:Oracle Mobile Field Service - Version 12.1.3 to 12.1.3 [Release 12.1]
Information in this document applies to any platform.
On : 12.1.3 version, General / Laptop
The Dashboard on the MFS laptop is not displaying the task grid for one user.
All other MFS users are able to see the task grid except for one.
The problem may have started suddenly for the user.
The issue can be reproduced at will with the following steps:
1. Login to MFS
2.Display the dashboard. The task grid region is not displayed.
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I just checked AE and they do a float glass 75 x 45 x 45 for 200 quid. Their optiglass is a 90 x 45 x 45 for considerably more but I don't see an 80 x 45 x 45. Any special reason it has to be 80? I hope that Blyxa goes in there. Can hardly wait to see the creation mate (rubs hands with glee).
Hi mate, i need it to be 80cm coz the alcove it goes in is only 92cm and i want some space around it for lilly pipes etc. THe hight and depth arn't too crucial.
The blyxa is in my rescaped vision 180 along with about 70% of the plants fromt the festival, an ass load of rocks and wood too. You have to wait to see it since it needs some tweeking!