There was no indication that it had ever been off road or abused in anyway. Woody and I took the ZJ out for a ride and took turns driving. While I did the paperwork with the dealer, he was going in, out, over, and under with a fine tooth comb checking out everything. We were pleased with the purchase and now it is time to transform the ZJ to the “ultimate” overland machine. The moral of this quest for our “ultimate” Jeep was if you are patient and look hard and long enough, you can find your ultimate Jeep at the price you want to pay.
In future issues we will be writing about some of the parts and equipment that will be part of the transformation. We look forward to working with the “ZJ authority,” Kevin’s Off-Road in Phoenix. Starting with the installation of the top rated Clayton Off-Road 7” long arm suspension and everything in-between, the feature comprehensive build article at the end of 2011 will take you through the steps needed for you to build your own “Ultimate Overland ZJ.” Don’t miss an issue of JPFreek!
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News broke out on the internet that Static Shock was almost included as a main characters on the Injustice 2 roster. A picture was released online of a concept art design model of Static. Although Static Shock wasn’t part of the main roster, there is still hope that we will see Static Shock as a DLC character.
Today, Ed Boon has revealed the first three DLC characters for the upcoming sequel from DC Comics and Nether Realm Studios, Injustice 2. The three DLC characters revealed were Starfire (Teen Titans), Sub-Zero (Mortal Kombat), and Red Hood (Batman). These three fighters will be part of the first fighter pack. Injustice 2 will be released on May 16. Check out the reveal trailer below. Continue reading


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Those who want a luxurious experience can opt for a private hot tub in a hotel. In the UK, this kind of service is available in many hotels. These include the Chelsea Harbour Hotel, the Rocpool Reserve Hotel, the Bermondsey Square Hotel, and the Manor House Hotel in Moreton-in-Marsh.
Chelsea Harbour Hotel
The Chelsea Harbour Hotel is located in Chelsea, London, only 7 km from the heart of London. It is the perfect location for a relaxing spa break, a romantic getaway, or a honeymoon. This 5-star hotel has a fitness center and free WiFi in all rooms. The hotel also offers complimentary massages and provides a buffet breakfast daily.
The hotel has spacious guestrooms, a separate living area, and a balcony or terrace. The bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs and designer toiletries. You’ll find a hair dryer, a minibar, and fluffy bathrobes in the bathrooms. Some rooms offer views of the marina. The hotel also offers limited parking and limo/town car service. Other services include luggage storage and dry cleaning.
The Chelsea Harbour Hotel is a five-star hotel in Chelsea, London. The hotel has a health club and great restaurants. The rooms are stylish, and some even have a private hot tub! The hotel’s Deluxe Rooms feature a terrace and built-in outdoor tub, while the Deluxe Rooms with Terrace feature a waterfront view.
If you are an international traveler to London, a luxury hotel is a way to go. However, if you are a local Londoner looking to enjoy a weekend staycation, you’d be better off staying in a less expensive hotel.
Rocpool Reserve Hotel
The Rocpool Reserve Hotel is a renovated Georgian mansion perched atop an Inverness hill overlooking the River Ness. Its accommodations include bespoke furnishings, Egyptian cotton linens, and private balconies with full-sized hot tubs. The hotel also offers in-room massages and afternoon tea. Its onsite restaurant offers chef-curated cuisine. With an impressive list of amenities and luxurious accommodations, the Rocpool Reserve Hotel has earned the title of Luxury City Hotel 2019.
The Rocpool Reserve Hotel is located in an unusual building uphill from Inverness Castle. Guests can easily access the hotel via its car park, located right before the hotel. The hotel’s exterior design is contemporary, with pastel yellow hues. Rocpool Reserve rooms feature Egyptian cotton linens, velvet bathrobes, and large flat-screen televisions. Some rooms have separate living and sleeping areas. The hotel also has an onsite restaurant, Albert Roux, which serves classic French country cuisine. Guests can walk to Inverness’ bus station and airport in 20 minutes or less.
Rocpool Reserve Hotel offers 11 en suite guest rooms and an award-winning restaurant. Some rooms even have private hot tubs on the balcony. Located on a riverfront, Rocpool Reserve Hotel’s acclaimed restaurant serves delicious, locally sourced dishes and international fare.
Bermondsey Square Hotel
The Lucy in the Sky suite at Bermondsey Square Hotel has a private hot tub and fantastic views of London. The room is spacious, with a king-size bed and a spacious living area. The bathroom features a Grohe drench super shower and toiletries by the White Company.
In addition to its private hot tub, the Bermondsey Square Hotel has a restaurant, Malachite Bar, and afternoon tea. Many rooms at the hotel have separate living and sleeping rooms, and some feature private hot tubs. The Lucy in the Sky suite features a large hot tub and an open terrace. The bathrooms are spacious and feature a drenched shower.
The Sanderson Hotel is an elegant 150-room design hotel with private hot tubs. The hotel boasts a two-story spa, hot tub, and gym. This modern hotel embodies London’s mix of magnificence and posh. The rooms feature underfloor heating and large windows for taking in the view. The hotel also offers a farm shop.
The ME London by Melia penthouse is one of the most spacious rooms in the hotel and includes a private hot tub and kitchen. It is decorated by Foster and Partners and boasts sleek, modern furnishings. Rooms at this boutique hotel also have Bali Showers, Nespresso coffee makers, and advanced digital entertainment systems. The private bathrooms also feature Jacuzzi tubs.
Manor House Hotel in Moreton-in-Marsh
Located in the heart of Moreton-in-Marsh, the Manor House Hotel is a charming choice for couples looking for a relaxing retreat. You can spend a romantic night by the fireplace in the great room or take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary sherry and port. The hotel also provides a map of local walking routes to explore the countryside. The hotel is five minutes from the British Rail station, and the city of Oxford and Birmingham are within an hour’s drive.
The Manor House Hotel is a 16th-century building with luxurious accommodations and an award-winning restaurant. Guests can enjoy a private hot tub on the terrace or garden. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel’s free parking and concierge services. It is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your four-legged friend along for the trip.
The Manor House Hotel in Moreton in Marsh is an enchanting 16th-century country manor. With four-poster beds, a fine dining restaurant, and a private hot tub, guests can have an unforgettable stay at this luxurious retreat.
The Apple Cottage suite is a charming retreat on the grounds of the Manor House Hotel. It has a private terrace, a walk-in double shower, and a private hot tub. There are 35 rooms to choose from, all designed with country-chic flair and featuring freestanding baths and four poster beds. Many feature pretty views of the countryside. A romantic getaway at the Manor House Hotel in Moreton in Marsh may include an intimate retreat in the Apple Cottage. This lovely cottage boasts a private hot tub and a secluded garden.
ME London by Melia
The ME London by Melia hotel is a luxurious place to stay in central London. Its rooftop bar features a 100-foot hollow white marble pyramid and a roving light show. The decor is sophisticated, with rose gold accents. The hotel is located near the Tube and Underground stations. Guests can enjoy complimentary prosecco upon arrival. The hotel has two restaurants, both on the ground floor.
Guests enjoy the personal service at ME London by Melia. The hotel is just 5 minutes from the fest West End’s festive lights and a few minute’s walk from Temple Tube Station and Trafalgar Square. The hotel also features a gym and 24-hour room service.
The ME London by Melia hotel’s restaurant serves Italian Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a drink in the Marconi Lounge Bar on the ground floor. The Marconi Lounge Bar serves tea, smoothies, homemade pastries, and a curated selection of alcoholic beverages. In addition to the private hot tub, guests can enjoy an evening at Radio, the hotel’s restaurant with panoramic views of the London skyline.
The ME London by Melia hotel offers luxury rooms and apartments for groups and families. It is close to Covent Garden, the River Thames, and the West End. It is an excellent choice for families or guests who wish to stay for an extended period. The spacious rooms include rain showers and free WiFi. Some have additional kitchens, and some feature flat-screen TVs. The hotel also has an onsite restaurant and an elegant vintage-style bar that serves delicious cocktails.
Signature Living Hotel Liverpool
If you are in town for a business or leisure trip, you may consider a hotel with a private hot tub. In the city of Liverpool, you’ll find many options. You can choose from group suites, which are ideal for groups of 30 or more people. Each floor has a unique theme; you can choose from luxurious bedding and a Roman tub.
This contemporary hotel is located in the heart of Liverpool, with many great amenities and a bar. It also offers a 24-hour concierge service. Some rooms have a spa bath and an iPod docking station. There’s also a function room that seats up to 20 guests. The hotel is also near the Albert Dock and the famous city center.
This hotel offers a spa bath and free WiFi in public areas. The hotel’s rooms also have a kitchenette and a refrigerator and come with complimentary toiletries. Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s bar and restaurant. A spa visit might be in order if you’re planning to visit Liverpool.
Located within 0.3 miles of the city center, the Signature Living Hotel Liverpool offers a private hot tub in every room. Whether looking for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, this luxury hotel offers a unique experience. You’ll be near significant rail links and the University of Liverpool, and it’s just a short walk to Echo Arena and the Echo Arena. The iconic Liverpool Anfield Stadium is just 8 minutes away.

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Distribution and correlates of total impaired fasting glucose in Oman
AbstractTo determine the distribution and correlates of total impaired fasting glucose in Oman, we conducted a cross-sectional survey of 1968 households with 7011 eligible residents in 2000. During face-to-face interviews, demographic data, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, serum cholesterol, weight, height and waist and hip measurements were obtained. Of 5788 subjects tested for total impaired fasting glucose [response rate: 83%], crude prevalence was 17.3% and age-adjusted prevalence was 20.3%. Associated factors in bivariate analysis were older age, male gender, lower education, hypercholesterolaemia, being married, obesity, abnormal waist to hip ratio and hypertension. Total impaired fasting glucose is a significant public health problem in Oman. Increasing the awareness of health care providers and community through health education is crucial
Al Riyami, A.A. & Afifi, M. (2003). Distribution and correlates of total impaired fasting glucose in Oman. http://www.who.int/iris/handle/10665/119288
EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 9 (3), 377-389, 2003
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WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden told a White House audience attending a conference on working families that he doesn’t own stocks or even a bank account.
“Don’t hold it against me that I don’t own — that I don’t own a single stock or bond — I have no savings accounts. But I got a great pension and I got a good salary,” Biden said.
His remarks, even if not entirely accurate, were seen as a swipe at Hillary Rodham Clinton, who was criticized for seeming out of touch when she said she and husband Bill were “dead broke” as they left the White House, despite the family immediately hauling in millions.
According to his latest financial -disclosure forms, Biden and his wife, Jill, have savings accounts worth up to $15,000, while Jill has other investments.

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Every January I briefly think about New Year’s resolutions. Most years of my life I’ve avoided making them because I figured I can’t fail at a goal I’ve never made.
But against my better judgement, in 2015 I decided to make a list of “not resolutions,” and in 2016 I decided to make a list of resolutions with no real defined goals in which to measure them by. Except I guess the plant one (which I failed at based on the fact I have two plants in my house right now: one of which is already a replacement of last year’s Mother’s Day gift from Mason, the other is a dead air plant I’ve decided is way lower maintenance than the alive one it used to be.)
Although, if we assume my goal in 2017 was to survive a newborn+work+two teenagers, I think we can all agree that I did in fact accomplish it.
This year I didn’t even think about New Year’s resolutions until it seemed too late to really make any. (I know, I could still make them now. But “too late” is a pretty good excuse for not having any.) I chalked it up to having a really busy December, but I feel like it was halfway busy, and halfway me just wanting some time where my brain could relax. Like my brain’s internal to-do list was so long it may have short circuited.
So now I find myself here in January–with an ENTIRE MONTH since my last blog post, completely behind on my yearly scrapbook for 2017, still owing writing work for a friend, and not even one half-baked idea for a 2018 goal to get me motivated.
I guess in short I’ve been feeling pretty blah lately. I couldn’t even come up with “highs and lows” when I was talking to a group of friends. Not a single high or a single low. Just traveling at a mellow cruising speed. Meh speed.
So mentally I’ve been kind of like this:
I guess if I think about it, I did make a pretty good goal last November to have a hot chocolate body. And I am doing fairly accomplishing that goal by having hot chocolate as often as my lazy butt can convince my arms to make it (or sometimes I can sweetly convince Tyler to make it. And by “sweetly convince,” I usually say something like, “Did you forget to make my hot chocolate again tonight?”)
Anyway. I’m hoping blogging about the slump helps get me out of it. And back into “normal Emily mode” where my brain keeps adding more things to my to-do list, instead of slacking off on the few things it currently has.
So maybe after all this I should just decide that my 2018 goal should be to stop moping about. I mean, I have really awesome ideas for the blog, I just need the mental kick in the pants to get me over the writer’s block.
Ok, so now I have this meme stuck in my head. Thanks to my teen for keeping me informed of everything that’s “cool” at the moment:
Also, you’re welcome for sharing this meme?
That’s it. I clearly need to go to bed now.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Cattle industry organizations backing a $1-per-head checkoff to promote Oklahoma beef said they have nearly enough petition signatures to force a vote among producers.
Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, said industry support is growing, and any concerns of fund use transparency have already been resolved.
“Although I have trouble appreciating the question, I do understand it because I’m also an inquisitive person myself,” Kelsey said. “I can say that the Oklahoma Beef Council does an excellent job of making known what their efforts and strategies are.”
In turn, Oklahoma Beef Council Executive Director Heather Buckmaster praised the national Cattlemen’s Beef Board for its oversight of checkoff management. The CBB operates under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, so bookkeeping at all levels is a matter of public record, she said.
Ranchers already contribute $1 per head to the national checkoff program, which helps promote beef sales. However, a dollar doesn’t buy as much market sway as it did when first established in 1985, so a coalition of industry groups is pushing for another dollar to be collected at the state level. The coalition includes American Farmers and Ranchers, Oklahoma CattleWomen’s Association, Oklahoma Dairy Association, Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the Oklahoma Livestock Marketing Association.
Under state statute, if an agriculture industry group wants its producers to contribute to a collective marketing effort, it must first show enough support in a petition signed by at least 10 percent of the industry. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oklahoma has about 51,000 cattle producers.
Kelsey said collection of petition signatures will be complete by summer with an industrywide vote to follow in the fall.
Checkoff contributions are assessed automatically when cattle are sold, but ranchers have a way out, Kelsey said.
“What’s really cool about the checkoff is that if any producers are unsatisfied with lack of transparency or particular strategies, they have the opportunity for a full refund,” Kelsey said. “That is a great check-and-balance to assure the fund use is appropriate as defined by the producers paying it.”

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'Power Rangers' Actor Admits To Killing Roommate With SwordA former “Power Rangers” actor pleaded guilty Thursday in the stabbing death of his roommate.
Former LAUSD Teacher Accused Of Placing Bag Over Student’s Head Pleads No ContestA former Los Angeles elementary school teacher accused of placing a plastic bag over a student’s head in class for several seconds pleaded no contest Wednesday to one count of child abuse, authorities said.
Man Pleads No Contest To Burglarizing Miley Cyrus' HomeA convicted burglar has pleaded no contest to breaking into Miley Cyrus' home last year.
Ex-Compton Fire Chief Pleads No Contest To Radio TheftA former Southern California fire chief has pleaded no contest to stealing more than $300,000 of radio equipment to sell on eBay and setting a fire in a bungled attempt to hide the theft.
Former Wrestling Coach Pleads No Contest To Sex ChargesA former Rosemead High School assistant wrestling coach who was extradited from Mexico last November pleaded no contest Monday to sex charges involving two boys.
Actor Lane Garrison Pleads No Contest To Battery Against Former GirlfriendActor Lane Garrison is expected to undergo a year’s worth of domestic violence counseling following his no contest plea to one count of misdemeanor battery.
Man Pleads No Contest In Fatal Hammer Beating Of Neighbor's DogA Pasadena man entered a no contest on Friday to charges stemming from the fatal beating of a 16-month-old German shepherd last year.
AP Source: Lohan Wants To End Necklace Theft CaseA source close to Lindsay Lohan says the actress wants to end a misdemeanor theft case filed after a jewelry store reported the actress took a necklace without permission.
Woman Pleads No Contest In Attack On Leonardo DiCarprioA woman pleaded no contest Friday to a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon for hitting actor Leonardo DiCaprio with a wine glass during a 2005 party in the Hollywood Hills.


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Guru Bob is a former newscaster turned “wellness guru” who falls into the sights of Peggy Newman because of a stolen painting that is in his house. The character is played by Rupert Friend.
The first mention of Guru Bob is when Tammy is bragging about the ring he bought for her. She claims that he used to be famous and was on the news, as Peggy remembers him as the “everything is stupid” newscaster.
She tells Tammy what she’s wearing isn’t an original diamond but a simple moonstone. Tammy later sends a video from Bob’s house showing off his well-decorated abode and a receipt legitimizing her diamond but what catches Peggy’s eye is a painting in the background.
She tells Bruce Harvey that the painting is a well-known piece that was stolen years ago and has a very big finders fee. When Peggy finds out that Bob broke up with Tammy, she finds out his address and pays him a visit.
A man with many debts
The first time Peggy sees Guru Bob, he’s trying to sell the stolen painting to a prospective buyer but Peggy scuppers the deal. She claims to know an art dealer who could get him a good deal on the painting before revealing that she’s Tammy’s colleague and he owes her some money.
Bob is dismissive of her but later on, she sees him being threatened by a father-daughter duo who accuse him of selling them a fake painting. They kidnap Bob and slice off his nipple as a warning to get their money back as soon as possible.
Peggy offers to help Bob get out of this predicament but only at a cost, as she seeks to find out more about this mysterious “guru”. Bob was a well-reputed newscaster before having a breakdown on live television.
He also had a wife that disappeared in not-so-legitimate circumstances and Peggy is after the reward for finding her.

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Take a Drink: each time someone mentions Death
Take a Drink: for any visible penis hidden (or not hidden) within the art
Do a Shot: for Ridley Scot(ch)
Do a Shot: for every “former assistant” who is interviewed, double if it is insinuated the assistant also was romantically involved with Giger
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The life and art of Swiss artist Hans Ruedi (H.R.) Giger is explored in this sensitive documentary by filmmaker Belinda Sallin. Through archival footage, contemporary interviews, and footage shot of H.R. just prior to his death, the film tells the story of a deeply complex man who converted his darkest thoughts, dreams, & nightmares into art.
Giger is perhaps most famous for his Academy Award-winning visual effects designs for the film Alien, which added a uniquely macabre and original layer to cinema’s concept of Science Fiction. Giger’s art is well known for its combining of sex, pain, birth, and death, all in the same image, which was the perfect way to disturb audiences more used to aliens being represented as silly creatures in rubber costumes.
Director Belinda Sallin intercuts contemporary footage of Giger with pondering shots of his strange and wondrous home, which feels more like the hideout of a super-villain. His backyard features a decrepit “Ghost Train” ride he created for neighboring children (presumably to haunt their nightmares…)
The walls of Giger’s home are surrounded with countless bookshelves, all holding well-used books, as well as various sculptures depicting dead faces, fetuses, phalluses, and just about anything else sure to disturb the Sunday School crowd. The aging Giger moves about his house like an aging Nosferatu, which feels partly for the cameras and partly for his own amusement.
The archival footage, and interviews with fellow artists, friends, family and assistants tell the rest of the story, explaining Giger’s early influences, such as being forced to look at a dead mummy as a young boy, and being terrified, only to find himself coming back to the museum over and over again to re-examine the body. The film also covers Giger’s fascination with mechanized warfare and the prospect of nuclear annihilation, which helped forge much of the material used in his first art book, Necronomicon.
Those familiar with H.R. Giger only through his art design may judge at face value that he was a deeply disturbed, creepy individual. Dark Star: H.R. Giger’s World never rally convinces you of the opposite. Rather, the film begins with H.R. showing off his collection of human skulls, including one he apparently used to drag around on a string.
So it is obvious that the filmmakers aren’t trying to convince otherwise, and are content to build on Giger’s legend. Still, it would be more satisfying if the filmmakers were able to dig deeper into his personal friendships, to reveal more sides to his personality. Though it is inarguable that Giger defined himself through his work, his family life is more or less glazed over.
Dark Star: H.R. Giger’s World is a fascinating and personal look at a seemingly impenetrable artist.


Verifying a 4-20 mA loop is a crucial step in any temperature calibration. A full verification includes testing the output of the transmitter, the wiring, input to the control system as well as the control system input card and the return wiring back to the transmitter.
Even though such instrumentation is typically 24V and considered low-voltage technology that doesn’t mean technicians shouldn’t take safety precautions. Best practice is to never assume low voltage, and always take the same precautions you would take while working with high power electrical circuits.
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Handheld temperature calibration tools, such as the Fluke 724 and the Fluke 754, can calibrate temperature instrumentation devices in-situ, without removing them from the process. The Fluke 754 can even service HART transmitters with a precision analog source and measure capability as well digital communication testing.
Until recently, such HART work required two separate tools, a calibrator and a communicator. Plus, the Fluke multifunction calibrators can test pressure devices. That trims the tool set even further and can even help minimize training on several different devices.


The biggest group of voters politicians will have to woo this November are the ones who often don't get a say in which candidates make into the general election ballot.
Turned off by the partisan wars in Washington, 39 percent of voters now identify themselves as independent rather than affiliated with one of the two major political parties, according to a 2014 analysis by the Pew Research Center. Self-identified Democrats accounted for 32 percent of the electorate, Republicans 23 percent.
That's a big shift from as recently as 2004 when the electorate was nearly evenly divided into the thirds by the three groups.
But many states require voters to affiliate with a party in order to take part in presidential primaries and caucuses.
NPR checked in with several member station reporters to see what the rise of independent voters means in different parts of the country.
Colorado: Young Voters Flex Political Muscles
Colorado's more than one million officially unaffiliated voters now outnumber Republicans and Democrats in the state. Both parties have about 900,000 registered voters.
Many are under the age of 35, the millennial generation. Colorado has the second fastest growing millennial population in the country, and, by far, the most as a proportion of the population of any swing state.
To get a sense of their political power, more Republicans voted in the 2012 elections than Democrats. Republican Mitt Romney should have been the favorite "But as it was, the unaffiliated probably washed out that difference and then created the winning margin for Obama," said Judd Choate, who runs the elections division for the Colorado Secretary of State's office.
That winning margin was thanks in part to voters like Sara Heisdorffer. The 24-year old lives in the Denver suburb of Westminster. Like many of her friends, neither the Democratic or Republican party interest her.
"People my age will hate me for saying this," said Heisdorffer. "But it's kind of that special snowflake thing that millennials get crap for all the time I think."
Neither party aligns with Heisdorffer's views, which she describes as socially liberal and fiscally moderate. Like many unaffiliated voters, however, she's not necessarily independent and generally votes for Democrats.
It's a long running pattern to see younger voters of any generation not identify with political parties.
"Younger people tend to be less likely to affiliate with parties than older people," said Joselyn Kylee, a researcher with the Pew Research Center. But, "this is as pronounced as it's ever been."
Millennials are shunning political parties at an even greater rate than previous generations, in part due to political dysfunction.
"People give some of the most negative ratings of either party that we've seen in the last 20 years," said Kylee.
But these trends may be changing this election. Since September, 30,535 voters have registered with the Colorado Democratic party.
That includes voters such as Curtis Haverkamp, who attended a Bernie Sanders rally a few months back. At the rally, he learned unaffiliated voters like him couldn't participate in the caucus.
"Upon hearing that, I registered Democrat," recalled the 30-year old Haverkamp who lives in Denver.
Both the Sanders and Hillary Clinton campaigns have been on voter registration drives here, so it's not clear yet who this spike in Democratic registration will favor. But Haverkamp says either way, the day after the caucus, he'll switch back to being unaffiliated.
- Ben Markus, Colorado Public Radio
Florida: Puerto Ricans Opt Out Of Party System
In the packed parking lot of a supermarket in the central Florida city of Kissimmee, Jeamy Ramirez and her staff pace toward customers with clipboards in hand, trying to register new voters. Half the population of this growing area are Latino and native Spanish speakers.
"We got a lot of people from Colombia, Venezuela but most are Puerto Rican right now," said Ramirez, a canvasser with Mi Familia Vota, a voting advocacy group.
In the past year, thousands of Puerto Ricans have left the struggling island for central Florida and they're the fastest-growing group of independent voters in this crucial swing state, according to an analysis of voter registration data from the Florida Secretary of State's office.
New Puerto Rican arrivals find that moving to Florida means being able to vote for president, something that's not possible on the island, and adjusting to a completely different political system.
"They don't know a lot of the candidates. They start seeing the debates and all that stuff. That's why they put no party affiliation," said Ramirez.
But many newcomers keep their focus on politics in Puerto Rico.
"They pay attention to politics on the news. It is an ever present topic of conversation. It is a cultural event of sorts," said Carlos Vargas Ramos, a researcher at the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at the City University of New York.
Here in the U.S., Puerto Ricans discover there are more frequent elections that are often less competitive. Ramos says other barriers to voting are language, voter registration requirements and a general feeling of distance from the political process.
But even Puerto Ricans who have been here a long time choose to stay out of the party system. 69-year-old Luz Maria Sanchez hasn't been registered with a political party for for 25 years even though the state's closed primary keeps independents from deciding who'll make it on the November ballot, but Sanchez said she's not missing out.
"They say things just to win the candidate. Republicans they say they're going to fix the country and Democrats, they follow almost the same, but they go the other way around," said Sanchez.
Back in the parking lot, Jeamy Ramirez hopes that even if Puerto Ricans don't vote in next month's primary, they'll turn out in November when Florida is likely to be a key swing state.
"We can decide right now the presidential election," said Ramirez.
- Renata Sage, WMFE, Orlando, FL
Arizona: Independent Voters Try Open Up The Party System
It may sound like an oxymoron, but Arizona's unaffiliated, independent voters are organizing themselves and banding together.
Independents are now the largest voting group in the state, and that trend is only growing. For the past three years, the number of voters registering or re-registering as independent has outpaced new Republican and Democratic registrations combined.
But the last voter registration period that ended Feb. 22 was different. The number of independents in Arizona dropped slightly. That's likely because unaffiliated voters can't participate in Arizona's upcoming presidential primary, and some independents chose a party for that reason.
The rule that excludes independents from the presidential primary is just one example of what independents here find to be unfair about the state's voting system.
Now this growing group of voters wants more rights at the polls, and they are trying to change that through grassroots pressure.
Patrick McWhortor of the group Open Primaries organized a phone "town hall" last month for independent voters that nearly 13,000 people called into to discuss these efforts.
"Independent voters, now 37 percent of all Arizona registered voters, are treated like second-class citizens," said McWhortor at the start of the meeting.
He discussed his group's efforts to get two election reform initiatives on the November ballot. One would make a single primary election with every candidate on the same ballot. The top two candidates would advance regardless of party affiliation. The initiative would also reduce current barriers for independents running for office.
Deb Gain-Braley, a 57-year-old retired accountant in Tempe, became interested in independent voting rights issues after she realized that she would not be able to vote in Arizona's March 22 presidential primary unless she re-registered again with a party. She had previously been registered as a Republican.
"I think that no one should have to choose a party to vote in America," Gain-Braley said. "So I went looking to see if there were any other organizations arguing against what's going on."
In addition to the Open Primaries group, Gain-Braley also discovered Independent Voters for Arizona, a campaign focused on opening the presidential primary to independents, that she now volunteers for. The group got more than 30,000 people to sign a letter to party leaders asking them to open the primary. So far those calls have not been heeded and the primaries will remain closed this year.
Timothy Castro, who runs Independent Voters for Arizona, argues it's not fair to exclude Arizona's 1.2 million voters from a presidential primary paid for with taxpayer dollars.
"If we are paying for something we aren't allowed to vote in, then let us vote in it, or don't make me pay for it," Castro said.
In fact, independents may have more luck getting out of paying for the primary in future years rather than actually voting in it.
A bill making its way through the Arizona legislature would make political parties — not taxpayers — pick up the tab for presidential primaries starting in 2020. The bill is backed by the Secretary of State's office.
If the bill succeeds, it will still leave independent voters to find a way into future presidential primaries here.
- Jude Joffe-Block, KJZZ, Phoenix, AZ


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Charlotte just wants to spend her senior year of high school as a boring, normal girl. Kind of hard to do, when both of her parents are famous TV paranormal investigators. But when the opportunity arises to start over in a new place, Charlotte jumps on it. Unfortunately, something not-quite of-this-world has followed her and is going to make fitting in and meeting friends rather difficult. Then Charlotte gets the chance to use her experiences to help out her new friends, and life takes some very interesting turns.
This book was spooky! I admit my pulse quickened on more than one occasion, even while reading during daylight! It makes me want to put off other ghost story books in my reading pile for a while. Scares aside, I enjoyed it. I like Purnhagen's Tagged (reviewed here) and so I had high hopes for her second book. I loved the fact that Charlotte's parents researched the paranormal for a living, even though I cringed at their detachment towards their daughter's feelings. I liked meeting Charlotte's friends Avery and Noah. And best of all, I like how Purnhagen really saved the best surprises for the climax! This book would be a good choice for teens who like their ghost stories with a bit of science mixed in. Give it a try!
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Saturday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—Through special arrangements with the Weston Playhouse, Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) will feature the talented songstress Marissa McGowan in a tribute to Hollywood music Saturday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium.
McGowan will perform “Broadway at the Movies,” a musical tour of over 80 years of Hollywood’s greatest songs. Her tour of Broadway and Hollywood musicals will include, among others, songs and stories from “Carousel,” “West Side Story,” “The Music Man,” and “Into the Woods.” She is a familiar actress at the Weston Playhouse where she recently starred in “Man of La Mancha” and “Guys and Dolls.”
Marissa McGowan is New York City based actress and singer. She has appeared on Broadway in “A Little Night Music” revival along side Catherine Zeta Jones and Angela Lansbury, “Bonnie and Clyde” and “Les Miserables.” She has appeared as guest soloist with Indianapolis Symphony, Naples Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Omaha Symphony, Houston Symphony, Annapolis Chorale, Alpine Theatre Project,and the American Cancer Society Marvin Hamlisch tribute at the Hudson Theater in New York City.
Marissa grew up on Long Island, N.Y. and then attended Syracuse University, where she received a bachelor of fine arts in musical theater.
The program is free and open to everyone. Donations are appreciated. For information, call 802-228-7239 or visit fola.us.
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If you don't know Him, you should, and you can.Just read on.A Savior Worth Having is a collection of sermons that E.V. Hill delivered over the years that all center on our wonderful Savior, Jesus Christ. In an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand way, E.V. Hill paints an amazing picture of our glorious Lord.
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Man charged for allegedly assaulting his mother
A 20-year-old man has been charged over claims that he assaulted his mother.
Steven Moeteau is facing charges of assault and two counts of private peace disturbance. Moeteau appeared in the District Court last week.
The incident came to light when the mother contacted the Police regarding her son. It’s alleged the woman told her son to defrost the box of chicken.
This upset him threw his mother with the bottle of salt and landed on her arm.
Court filings say the mother informed Police this is not the first time something like this has happened, and she is constantly afraid for her life.
Moeteau was arrested and transported to the Police station. He refused to make a statement but then later confirmed he threw his mom with a salt bottle. There was no bail posted for Moeteau.

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They say that beauty is only skin-deep and it must be true because new survey has shown that women are prouder of their personalities than their dazzling looks.
The study, which was carried out by Arbonne International, questioned 1000 women and asked them what made a beautiful woman with most citing internal attributes at the top of the list.
Kindness, a sense of humour, good manners, compassion, intelligence and unselfishness all made the top ten list while physical attributes such as flawless skin, a great smile and bright eyes made the top twenty.
The women were also asked to compile a profile of their idea of a perfect woman and she emerged as brunette and between the sizes of 10 and 12.
Kelly Lloyd-Sanderson, a spokesperson for Arbonne said: ”It’s refreshing to see that so much of what women believe to be beautiful is linked to positive aspects of character, rather than too heavy a focus on appearance.
Women think personality is what makes them beautiful
”The results show a healthy blend between being a strong, happy and compassionate woman and an appreciation for the physical side of beauty.
”The modern day profile of a beautiful woman is very relatable and far from what some see as a media-enhanced unreachable version of beauty.”
”It’s reassuring to see that women have a grounded view of what they believe makes a person attractive and that it’s not something dependent on money, status or power.
”In fact, the profile of beauty shown here is almost modest and shows that what is more important is a focus on self-development and happiness with yourself, rather than concentrating on an airbrushed idea of what beauty is.”
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Introduction to Substance Abuse Issues in Alabama
Across Alabama, the alarming rise in substance misuse sparks significant concern. This issue affects individuals from different walks of life and segments of society, having profound impacts on their health, relationships, jobs, and overall well-being.
Tackling Substance Abuse Head-on
The battle against substance abuse is indeed an uphill task. Often, many people grappling with addiction feel lost, unsure of where to turn to for support or how to escape the vicious grasp of substance dependency. But there’s hope, and it’s as accessible as a phone call.
The Role of Addiction Hotlines
Addiction hotlines serve as pivotal lifelines for individuals navigating the treacherous journey of substance abuse. Offering 24/7 support, hotlines provide immediate access to professionals who understand the intricacies of addiction and the desperation of those hoping to break free.
Hotlines such as the Alabama Substance Abuse Hotline are essential tools in fighting the addiction battle.
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For residents of Alabama battling substance abuse, the Alabama Substance Abuse Hotline is a readily accessible resource designed to provide immediate, professional assistance. Whether you have questions about substance abuse, need guidance deescalating a crisis, or exploring recovery options, the Alabama Substance Abuse Hotline is here to help. You can also visit the Alabama Substance Abuse Hotline or call them at 844-307-1760.
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Our passionate, dedicated team is available around the clock to lend an empathetic ear, answer questions, and guide callers toward the path to recovery. We understand that adversity doesn’t operate within a nine-to-five schedule; it can strike at any time. Accordingly, our support is available 24/7.
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In another classic example of “adaptive reuse,” London is taking its dingy abandoned docks in the east-end and turning them into something spectacular for the 2012 Olympics.
This post-industrial area is being converted into a lavish place for housing, new infrastructure, and even parks, including the aptly named Pleasure Gardens, a “60,000 square-meter waterfront park with wild and formal gardens, restaurants, cafes, art, and cultural activities.”
Photo courtesy of Docklandsboy
Business will be booming during the Olympics, and location is everything. This site was selected because of its proximity to the ExCel centre where the awards ceremony will be taking place, and 40,000 people per day are expected to come through the area. That’s a lot of traffic through an otherwise empty section of one of the world’s greatest cities.
What else can visitors look forward to? Bands, artwork, sculpture gardens, outdoor acrobats, and even wild meadows filled with flowers, sweet peas, and blackberries that have been left running wild around the docks over the past 50 years.
We dig such ingenuity and creative uses for space, and are reminded of the brilliant and luxurious grain-silo-turned-opera-house in Marseille. The endeavour was a success; after all, why tear something down when you can just improve on great design?
What we really want to know, however, is can we eat the blackberries?


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Customised Jade jewellery – Green, Lavender & Icy Jade
There is a saying that, there is a price for gold, but top quality jade is priceless.
One of the most classic and beautiful type of precious stones, it has been a very popular option for statement making jewellery for many generations and decades. From the hazy years of ancient China, to the time of colonization. All over the world up to the present time, jade gemstone jewellery have been the talk of the town. Wedding proposal ring need not be in diamond or coloured gemstones. You can customised engagement ring with jade, and it looks as beautiful and unique!
The finest jade are originated from Myanmar, known as the Jadeite. The highly valued jadeite, are rich emerald green colour, called “imperial jade”. Range from green, icy, lavender, red, black and other rare colours.
Jade originated from China, known as the Nephrite, which does not come in such intense emerald green as jadeite. It is softer and less translucent than jadeite. Nephrite is popularly used for carved scripture and alternative jewellery from jadeite.
In GIOIA Fine Jewellery, we only source for the top quality grade in Natural Jadeite. The value of jade is determined according to its colour and intensity of that colour, the vivacity and texture, and its clarity and transparency.
Whether it’s an antique heirloom from your parents or someone special. Or In search of a customised jade jewellery for yourself or love ones? In GIOIA Fine Jewellery, we cross design jade with gemstone or diamond, from traditional to modern jewellery. Kindly contact us, for a private consultation with no obligation.
“A” Jade (Natural Jadeite)
Refers to natural jadeite which is not subject to any form of chemical treatment, alternation or enhancement, except those traditional processes such as plum juice washing and wax polishing. These procedures are internationally recognised as standard practice and are not defined as “treatment” because the structure of the jade has not been damaged.
“B” Jade (Chemically bleached and polymer impregnated Jadeite)
Refers to jadeite which has been chemically bleached to remove the impurities. It is further rinsed with caustic soda and followed by impregnation of polymer to enhance its translucency. The structure of jade is damaged through this treatment and it will lose its lustre once the polymer deteriorates, and will turn yellow in colour with the lapse of time. In addition, “B” jade cannot withstand heat and pressure.
“C” Jade (Dyed coloured Jadeite)
Refers to jadeite which has been chemically treated with additional pigment substance, known as dyed coloured jadeite
“B+C” Jade (Dye coloured and polymer impregnated Jadeite)
Refers to “B” Jadeite which has been dyed to enhance its translucency and brightness during the polymer impregnation process. Jade Testing and Identification
Care for Jade
Proper care is required to maintain the jade lustre, which last you for many years to come. It is advisable to remove your jade jewellery, before any harsh physical activities to minimise scratches or impact on the stone. Avoid spraying perfume directly on the jade jewellery, as the chemical may cause it to turn colour as well. For cleaning of jade, simply use soapy water and a soft cloth to dry it.
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Pregnant or lactating does require two to four pounds of good quality hay and half a pound of grain such as corn daily as well as a source of fresh water and mineral supplement. Sometimes it is better to use loose minerals as trace mineral salt blocks are not consumed sufficiently to meet minimum requirements. Mineral supplements should be tailored to meet the specific needs of your area. For example, on the Laramie Plains (an area with sulfur rich soils) a goat mineral supplement might contain up to 4000ppm copper, a very high amount which would be lethal to sheep. In some areas of the far west, high levels of molybdenum also tie up copper necessitating supplemental copper in the trace mineral mix. Other areas may need to supplement selenium, another potentially lethal mineral when eaten in excess. Selenium deficient goats are prone to blindness and white muscle disease. Supplemental calcium or phosphorus may be needed if the soils in the area are deficient or out-of-balance. Calcium-Phosphorus balance is actually more important than individual amounts. Does that are phosphorus unbalanced may be more susceptible to birthing problems and may require cesarean section. As the kids are weaned, feed should be gradually reduced to 5 percent of body weight of grass hay or green pasture.
Kids should have a high protein (14-20 percent) creep feed available at 6 weeks of age as well as fresh water and hay. Barley makes a good starter grain as it is less likely to cause overeating disease. Continue creep feeding a good quality grain or protein pellet (14 percent) until after weaning to reduce weaning stress. Dry does should fare well on open pastures at a stocking rate of 1/acre on meadows and 1/8 acres on uplands.
Flushing the does with increased feed grains three weeks before breeding will increase the kidding percentage as will delaying conception until the second estrous cycle. Does on an increasing plane of nutrition will release more eggs and conceive more triplets and twins. During the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, a maintenance diet is indicated as the fetus is placing very little demand upon the doe. However, during the last trimester of pregnancy, increased fetal development indicates a higher plane of nutrition for the doe. Feed these does two to four pounds of good quality hay daily and increase the grain supplement slowly from one eighth to one half a pound daily to prevent overeating problems. In areas with acid soils, a source of bicarbonate of soda may be required. Does experiencing mild acidosis will help themselves when necessary. Areas with high calcium levels in the soil may never experience milk fever problems. Unlike sheep, goats are not susceptible to copper toxicity. Trace levels of copper are necessary in the diet for metabolism and no special precautions need be taken against excessive copper intake. Knowledge of local soil levels of potassium, selenium, calcium, copper and pH is necessary to formulate a diet that will insure good nutrition
Goat Note F2/1, published by the Australian Cashmere Goat Society has the following supplementary cautions about copper in goats “Toxicity can be induced in three ways:
- Overdosing with copper supplements
- Prolonged grazing on clover-dominant pastures
- Prolonged grazing on heliotrope (contains a liver -toxic alkaloid).”
Extreme caution should be used with copper supplementation and any producer who suspects that stock are suffering from copper deficiency should seek specialist advice from a veterinarian.
The most practicable means of control of copper deficiency in goats is by top dressing pastures with fertilizers that are fortified with copper oxide. Copper is normally applied at from half to two kg per hectare every one to seven years respectively on all or part of the farm.
An organic copper injection (Cujec) which lasts for some months used to be available for sheep, but its safety in goats is uncertain. Problems associated with injectable copper compounds have included abscesses at the injection site due to poor technique and toxicity. Injectable copper therapy is suitable for both primary and secondary forms of copper deficiency and a single injection provides adequate copper for two to three months.
Oral drenching with an aqueous solution containing copper sulfate is useful in primary copper deficiency only. Copper sulfate may be mixed with levamisole based and oxfenbendazole anthelminthic drenches, and should not be used within 24 hours. Copper is not compatible with many other drenches. With primary copper deficiency, a single oral treatment is adequate for one to four weeks. However, for copper deficiency due to excess molybdenum, weekly treatments may be required. Copper containing salt licks may be used where individual animal treatment is impractical.
Treatment over the period from midwinter to spring is usually sufficient for all but the most severely deficient animals. Treatment should be aimed at providing adequate copper nutrition for at least six weeks prior to kidding.
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At least 150 people have reportedly died after a German flight from Barcelona to Düsseldorf crashed in the French Alps on Tuesday, making it the fifth crash in just over a year to result in more than 100 fatalities.
Last year was actually the safest on record for total number of crashes, according to the Aviation Safety Network. The 21 crashes in 2014—including Malaysia Airlines 370, which has yet to be found but is presumed to have crashed over the Indian Ocean—was the lowest number of commercial crashes since at least 1946, according to ASN.
But a number of high-profile and high-fatality crashes resulted in a total of 990 deaths last year, the highest number since 2005, which was the last year to see 40 or more commercial air crashes.
The six reported fatal commercial crashes since the start of the year would put 2015 on pace to surpass the 2014 number of total crashes, and at least 236 people have reportedly died so far in plane crashes this year. If those numbers were to continue at a similar rate, 2015 would also surpass 2014 in fatalities.
The thing to remember about these incidents, however, is that while the risk of dying in a plane crash seems to be on the rise in the past 15 months, it is still vanishingly small and actually an improvement on historic records.
Prior to 2002 the number of deaths in commercial flight accidents, hijackings, or acts of sabotage exceeded 1,000 in every year but two going back to 1987, according to numbers provided by ASN. The downward trend—both in fatalities and overall number of crashes—is a recent one, with the world averaging 731 deaths and 31 commercial crashes per year in the past 10 years and 1,118 deaths and 45 crashes in the 10 years prior to that.
If you look at crashes per number of flights as estimated by the International Civil Aviation Organization, 0.0001 percent of flights have crashed in the past 10, years resulting in one death for every 38,549 flights.
Because 2014 was particularly deadly, it resulted in slightly more fatalities, with one death every 33,333 flights despite a record number of departures. But the percentage of flights that crashed actually shrunk nearly in half from the 10-year average to 0.00006 percent.
The public perception of flying since the start of 2014 has potentially been skewed by a number of particularly terrifying high-profile crashes, including the Malaysia Air flight that disappeared last March killing 239, the Malaysian Air flight that was shot down over the Ukraine last summer carrying 298 people, an Air Algérie flight that crashed in Mali last summer, killing 116, an Indonesia AirAsia flight that crashed in December, killing 162, a dramatic TransAsia Airways runway crash that killed 43 people last month and was captured on tape and posted all over Twitter, and Tuesday’s disaster in France.
If you look back as recently as 2013, the highest-total-fatality accident that year was a Russian crash that killed 50, according to the Aviation Safety Network. In the three years prior to 2014, only two crashes resulted in more than 100 fatalities. But in 2010, the year prior to that relatively safe-appearing three-year period, there were three crashes with 100 or more fatalities and five with 90 or more, so the spate of high-fatality crashes is really not that much of an anomaly even when compared with the relatively safe recent past.


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Film and TV actress Coleen Garcia expressed her admiration for President Rody Duterte through her Twitter account @coleengarcia after the latter delivered his SONA speech on Monday afternoon, July 25.
"I don't know about you guys, but I have so much love and respect for our President. Wonderful leader!", Garcia tweeted.
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Garcia also shared her comment about the President's speech, "Simple. Straightforward. Sincere. #SONA2016" She added that the latest SONA made her feel hopeful for the nation and the Filipino people.
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We agree that it is quite hard to find a good sleeping mattress that comes with an affordable price and also passed the CertiPUR-US, however it is no impossible. Here in this article we will introduce you to 2 affordable memory foam mattresses that was manufactured by Zinus, they are Spa Sensations and Zinus itself.
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About Spa Sensation
Spa sensation is a mattress brand made by Zinus, as we knew Zinus manufactured their mattress in a facility in China. This mattress has already passed CertiPUR-US, which means that Spa Sensations are made without ozone depletes, without PBDE flame retardants, without mercury, lead or other heavy materials, without phthalates that regulated by Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emission for indoor air quality.
Spa Sensation Features
The Spa Sensations which are we going to talk about the 8 inch thick mattress. This mattress has 3 layers, however people said that many layers doesn’t mean it will enhance the comfort ability of this mattress. Sometimes, when it comes to memory foam mattress, many layers will make the mattress feel unstable to move around, especially is the layers is not held together firmly.
As it have been mentioned above, this mattress has three layers and the first layer is of course placed at the top, this means that you should never flip the mattress over. The top layer of Spa Sensation is made from bio-foam specialized memory foam, the width is 3 inches and the density is about 3 lbs. per cubic foot. The second layer is a 2 inch of super soft foam, which become the transition between the top layer and the support foam. The last layer is the 4 inches of high density polyurethane foam base that was mean to provide support to all layer and your body weight.
From the smell side, many people have different opinion and experience. There are about 63% consumers who notice either no smell, a light odor or medium odor, however the smell will not stay over five days. On the other hand about 37% consumers notice strong smell and the 10% said that the smell never go away, but there are no reports about chemical smell on Spa Sensation mattress.
In case of firmness, the Spa Sensation has a medium firmness for back sleeper regardless weight. In many cases the more weight you have the firmer the mattress feel, however this is not the case with Spa Sensation. If you are a side sleeper, this mattress might not suitable for you because this mattress is too firm and may cause uncomfortable sleeping. If you are a stomach sleeper, this mattress will felt as medium hard for you.
Zinus name is pretty well known among people who opt for memory foam over spring mattress. Not only it comes in pretty cheap price, but the quality is favored by many consumers. Zinus memory foam mattress is durable, soft and supportive. The mattress able to give an allover well performance for people with medium weight, the mattress also show very little to no sign of sagging over the period.
Zinus pressure relief memory foam has varied thickness based on the main purpose of the mattress itself. Taken from Zinus site, they currently has 6”, 8”, 10”, and 12” thickness. We are going to take the later as an example. Zinus pressure relief 12” has 4 layers of foam where the two layers acts as the base support.
The first layer is 3” memory foam, this layer will cradles your body weight to allow you to have a good and comfortable sleep. The second layer is the 2” comfort foam, this layer will act as a transition between the memory foam and support foam. This layer is designed to give you pressure relief and to make sure you are going to wake up pain free. The last is 2 layers of support base, each one of them has 3.5” thickness, making them 7” in total. This base support is designed to help you relief pains and give comfort to all over your body. If you are interested on other Zinus mattress you can read our previous article about Zinus vs Lucid here.
Many people stated that Zinus mattress has a pretty great comfort. When you try sleeping on it you will notice that you will sleep faster than usual and waking up pain free. This mattress also done a great job on providing support even if you are sleeping in different kind of position. The last is smell, unfortunately Zinus mattress also has slight odor that came from the mattress when you open it from the package however the smell will go away soon enough.
Spa Sensation vs Zinus
|- Is pricier than Zinus||- Is cheaper than Spa sensation|
|- Has no official website||- Has their own website|
|- Is produced by Zinus with different name||- Is produced by Zinus using its own name|
As it have been mentioned above, both of them is quite similar, it is not strange since they are manufactured by the same company. The one noticeable difference might be the price, you will notice that somehow Zinus is cheaper than Spa Sensation. If you are looking for a great mattress while keeping your wallet fat, we will recommend you the Zinus pressure relief mattress.


Bathroom scales are important devices for monitoring weight. They can be made from a variety of materials including plastic, aluminum, stainless steel, glass, and even wood! These scales can either have analog or digital mechanisms.
Analog bathroom scales typically have levers, dials and springs inside them to determine the weight of the user. Digital scales, on the other hand, are electronically operated to provide weight measurements. Both scale types are fragile and must be handled with care as falls or any form of impact may damage their inner workings. Here are some tips on how to properly pack and ship a bathroom scale to ensure that it arrives in excellent condition.
Wrap the bathroom scale generously with bubble wrap. Make sure that all parts, particularly corners and edges which are prone to damage, are well-padded. Use tape to secure the wrap in place. Scales that are made of glass require extra cushioning.
Get a cardboard box that can snugly accommodate the scale with a couple of inches of extra space for packing materials. Fill the bottom with a layer of packing peanuts and lay the scale on top. Fill the box with more packing materials so that there is no space for the scale to move around. Close and seal the box with tape.
Place the box inside a larger box with packing materials all around. The inner box should stay immobile in the center of the outer box. Seal the outer box with heavy-duty packaging tape.
Address and label the package and take to a local post office or shipping company.


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Savage saw the shortcomings of contemporary lever actions and set about to improve the platform. Pictured here is a takedown Hi Power, takedown. In addition to building a better mousetrap in terms of the magazine style when compared to Winchester and Marlin, Savage also did away with the external hammer in exchange for his Ennepetla hammerless, striker-fired action.
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South Korean scientists believe they may have solved what causes very late stent thrombosis (blood clots) after drug-eluting or bare-metal stent implants. And their solution opens up a door to treating long-term stent patients and helping to boost their survival rates.
The condition has long been mysterious and can kill a patient if not properly addressed. But a team from the University of Ulsan College of Medicine in Seoul and colleagues believe very late stent thrombosis takes place after plaque buildup inside the stent ruptures. And they found that in a large number of patients with drug-eluting stents who experienced late stent thrombosis or blood clots, the problem could be tied to plaque rupturing inside the stents. Details are published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging, and MedPage Today highlights the findings.
As the story explains, the cause of late stent thrombosis has been a matter of debate. But if the plaque buildup is to blame, it points to both a problem and opportunity in studying long-term stent impacts. Importantly, device companies may now have a potential target to address in improving stent safety and performance down the line. If they can minimize stent plaque buildup, they can help potentially prevent the condition in the first place.
According to the article, 22 of Johnson & Johnson's ($JNJ) Cypher products, three of Boston Scientific's ($BSX) Taxus models and one of Abbott's ($ABT) Xience stents were among those scrutinized for the study. Overall, 27 patients received drug-eluting stents and 6 got the bare-metal variety. All of the bare-metal stents generated ruptured plaque, and two-thirds of the drug-eluting stents had the same result.
Results for 17 out of the 27 patients who received drug-eluting stents and faced very late stent thrombosis point to plaque rupturing inside the stent as the cause--worse than rates seen in previous research, the article explains. The researchers also found that in a good number of patients with drug-eluting stents that had lesions that ruptured, the stents were poorly placed, a problem that didn't happen with bare-metal stents.
Average follow-up ranged from 5 years for drug-eluting-stent-treated lesions to 9 years for patients with bare-metal stents.


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SMN Secures $40m Deal to Purchase 200 Telecommunications Towers
Sarana Menara Nusantara, through its unit Profesional Telekomunikasi Indonesia, has agreed to purchase 200 telecommunication towers for Rp 376 billion ($40 million), the company said in a statement that was sent to the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Friday.
Arif Pradana, corporate secretary of Sarana, said that the company signed an asset purchase agreement with Central Investindo CI and Mitra Karya Propertindo on Wednesday.
“The deal is expected to be concluded before the end of October,” Arif said in the statement submitted to the exchange.
SMN is a telecommunications tower provider. The move is expected to help it expand its business this year.
The company added 1,291 new towers, through the end of 2011, raising its total to 6,363, president director Adam Gifari said in June. SMN will build some new towers and acquire others based on a previous agreement with Hutchison CP Telecommunication.
Adam said this year’s plans were for his company to close out its agreement with Hutchison, signed in 2010, to buy 1,000 towers. There are about 300 towers left to transfer from Hutchison to SMN, he said. The president director did not disclose the value of the transaction.
SMN is upbeat about potential demand for telecommunication towers, which seems to be supported by increased smartphone and wireless usage.
Adam said without providing figures that he expected the total of Indonesia’s smartphone users to double next year from 2011. The number of 3G service users is expected to increase to 34 percent of total cellphone users in 2015. It currently stands at 19 percent.
In the first quarter of 2012, Adam said, the company added 404 new towers, bringing its total to 6,767. The number of tenants rose to 11,510 by the end of March, from 10,700 tenants by the end of 2011.
SMN traded flat at Rp 16,500 on the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Friday.