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STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 1083 2019-2020 Regular Sessions IN SENATE January 10, 2019 ___________ Introduced by Sen. PERSAUD -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance AN ACT to amend the education law and the state finance law, in relation to creating a firearm violence research institute; and making an appropriation therefor The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 239-c 2 to read as follows: 3 § 239-c. New York state firearm violence research institute. 1. 4 Institute formation and goals. The New York state firearm violence 5 research institute, hereinafter the "institute", is hereby created with- 6 in the university. The purposes of the institute shall include: 7 (a) advising the governor, governmental agencies, the regents, and the 8 legislature on matters relating to firearm violence in New York state; 9 (b) fostering, pursuing and sponsoring collaborative firearm violence 10 research; 11 (c) increasing understanding by establishing and reporting on what is 12 known and what is not known about firearm violence of the state; 13 (d) identifying priority needs for firearm violence research and 14 inventory work within New York that currently are not receiving adequate 15 attention, and identifying public or private entities that are best 16 situated to address such needs, thereby leading to better coordination 17 of firearm violence research efforts in the state; 18 (e) promoting awareness of existing and new sources of firearm 19 violence information and firearm violence while educating elected offi- 20 cials, governmental agencies, and the general public on firearm violence 21 issues through such means as it may determine; 22 (f) organizing and sponsoring meetings on firearm violence topics; 23 (g) encouraging the establishment of networks of collaborating experts 24 engaged in related aspects of firearm violence research; EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD00790-01-9S. 1083 2 1 (h) raising sensitivity to firearm violence concerns among state and 2 local government agencies, and serving as a forum for enhanced intera- 3 gency information sharing and cooperation; 4 (i) recommending priority activities for funding through the firearm 5 violence research fund, created pursuant to section ninety-seven-j of 6 the state finance law; 7 (j) working on a continuing basis with policymakers in the legislature 8 and state agencies to identify, implement, and evaluate innovative 9 firearm violence prevention policies and programs; 10 (k) recruiting and providing specialized training opportunities for 11 new researchers, including experienced investigators in related fields 12 who are beginning work on firearm violence, young investigators who have 13 completed their education, postdoctoral scholars, doctoral students, and 14 undergraduates; 15 (l) supplementing its own research by administering a small grants 16 program for research on firearm violence, funded through a research 17 account in the firearm violence research fund pursuant to section nine- 18 ty-seven-j of the state finance law. All research funds shall be awarded 19 on the basis of scientific merit as determined by an open, competitive 20 peer review process that assures objectivity, consistency, and high 21 quality. All qualified investigators, regardless of institutional affil- 22 iation, shall have equal access and opportunity to compete for the funds 23 in such research account. The institute shall require the use of a 24 rigorous peer review process for the selection of grants awarded under 25 this program and shall be modeled after the process used by the national 26 institutes of health in its grantmaking process; and 27 (m) providing copies of their research publications to the legislature 28 and to agencies supplying data used in the conduct of such research as 29 soon as is practicable following publication. 30 2. Research. The institute shall foster, pursue, and sponsor basic, 31 translational, and transformative research, field studies, and all other 32 such activities to research: 33 (a) the nature of firearm violence, including individual and societal 34 determinants of risk for involvement in firearm violence, whether as a 35 victim or a perpetrator; 36 (b) the individual, community, and societal consequences of firearm 37 violence; 38 (c) the prevention and treatment of firearm violence at the individ- 39 ual, community, and societal levels; and 40 (d) the effectiveness of existing laws and policies intended to reduce 41 firearm violence, including the criminal misuse of firearms, and efforts 42 to promote the responsible ownership and use of firearms. 43 3. Education and information transfer programs. The institute shall 44 foster the collection, transfer, and application of firearm violence 45 information in the state by: 46 (a) fostering access, compatibility, interchange, and synthesis of 47 data about firearm violence maintained by public entities, academic and 48 research institutions, and private organizations; 49 (b) employing advanced technology to coordinate for ease of use of the 50 scattered firearm violence resources of the state; and 51 (c) supporting the preparation and publication of interpretative works 52 that draw upon firearm violence resources. 53 4. Quinquennial reports. The institute shall prepare and submit a 54 report on or before January first, two thousand twenty and every five 55 years thereafter to the governor and the legislature describing programs 56 undertaken or sponsored by the institute, the status of knowledgeS. 1083 3 1 regarding the state's firearm violence, and research needs related ther- 2 eto. 3 5. Executive committee. The institute shall be guided by an executive 4 committee. Members of the committee shall be from varying backgrounds 5 with members selected from the scientific community, academic community, 6 as well as from government service. Such committee shall consist of 7 seventeen members including the commissioner, the commissioner of crimi- 8 nal justice services, the commissioner of health, the chancellor of the 9 university or their designees, seven at large members appointed by the 10 governor, one of whom shall be chairperson, two members appointed by the 11 temporary president of the senate, one member appointed by the minority 12 leader of the senate, two members appointed by the speaker of the assem- 13 bly and one member appointed by the minority leader of the assembly. 14 Appointed members shall serve for a term of three years, provided that 15 such members may be reappointed. The executive committee shall: 16 (a) adopt policies, procedures, and criteria governing the programs 17 and operations of the institute; 18 (b) recommend to the governor and legislature appropriate actions to 19 deal with firearm violence within the state; 20 (c) develop and implement the research, education and information 21 transfer programs of the institute; 22 (d) identify and rate proposals for firearm violence research; 23 (e) submit to the director of the budget, and the chairpersons of the 24 senate finance committee and the assembly ways and means committee on 25 the first day of October, two thousand nineteen and on or before August 26 first each year thereafter, a budget request for the expenditure of 27 funds available from the firearm violence research fund, for the 28 purposes established by section ninety-seven-j of the state finance law; 29 and 30 (f) meet publicly at least twice a year. The committee shall widely 31 disseminate notice of its meetings at least two weeks prior to each 32 meeting. The commissioners on the executive committee and the chancellor 33 of the university shall aid in such dissemination. 34 6. Scientific working group. The executive committee shall appoint a 35 scientific working group composed of not more than fifteen individuals 36 representing governmental agencies, academic or research institutions, 37 educational organizations, the firearm industry and related non-profit 38 organizations. Members of the scientific working group shall have know- 39 ledge and expertise in firearm violence research and shall serve for a 40 term of three years, provided, however that members may be reappointed 41 for more than one term at the discretion of the executive committee. The 42 scientific working group shall make recommendations to the executive 43 committee with respect to: 44 (a) the identification of priority firearm violence research needs in 45 the state; 46 (b) the development and implementation of the institute's research, 47 education, and information transfer programs; 48 (c) the allocation and expenditure of funds from the firearm violence 49 research fund created pursuant to section ninety-seven-j of the state 50 finance law; and 51 (d) identification and rating of proposals for firearm violence 52 research. 53 7. Institute director. The institute shall have a director who shall 54 be appointed by the executive committee and shall after appointment be 55 an employee of the state university. The institute director shall serve 56 at the pleasure of the executive committee. The institute director shallS. 1083 4 1 serve as chief administrative officer of the institute and provide the 2 necessary support for the executive committee. 3 8. Compensation. The members of the executive committee and the scien- 4 tific working group shall serve without additional compensation, but 5 shall be eligible to receive reimbursement for their actual and neces- 6 sary expenses from the firearm violence research fund established by 7 section ninety-seven-j of the state finance law, provided however, 8 members of the executive committee representing state agencies may 9 receive reimbursement for their actual and necessary expenses from their 10 respective agencies. Members of the executive committee and scientific 11 working group shall be considered state employees for the purposes of 12 sections seventeen and nineteen of the public officers law. 13 9. Memorandum of understanding. The department, the department of 14 health, the department of motor vehicles, and the division of criminal 15 justice services shall enter into a written memorandum of understanding 16 to facilitate the appropriate implementation of the firearm violence 17 research institute and the goals, responsibilities, and programs estab- 18 lished by this section. 19 § 2. The state finance law is amended by adding a new section 97-j to 20 read as follows: 21 § 97-j. Firearm violence research fund. 1. There is hereby established 22 in the joint custody of the state comptroller and the commissioner of 23 taxation and finance a fund to be known as the firearm violence research 24 fund. 25 2. The firearm violence research fund shall consist of all moneys 26 credited or transferred thereto from any other fund or source, including 27 any federal, state, or private funds, pursuant to law for the purposes 28 of firearm violence research. 29 3. Moneys in the firearm violence research fund may be invested by the 30 comptroller pursuant to section ninety-eight-a of this article, and any 31 income received by the comptroller shall be used for the purposes of 32 such fund. 33 4. The moneys held in or credited to the fund shall be expended for 34 the purposes set forth in this section, and may not be interchanged or 35 commingled with any other account or fund but may be commingled with any 36 other fund or account for investment purposes. 37 5. Moneys in the firearm violence research fund, following appropri- 38 ation by the legislature, shall be available to the New York firearm 39 violence research institute for firearm violence research, education, 40 and information transfer programs as set forth in section two hundred 41 thirty-nine-c of the education law. 42 § 3. The sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000), or so much thereof 43 may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to the firearm violence 44 research fund out of any moneys in the state treasury in the general 45 fund, for administration of the New York state firearm violence research 46 institute. 47 § 4. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall 48 have become a law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the 49 action, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for 50 the implementation of this act on its effective date is authorized and 51 directed to be made and completed by the commissioner of education on or 52 before such effective date.


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Scott is an award winning comic creator, illustrator, and designer from Winnipeg, Canada. His work puts an emphasis on atmosphere and rich visuals, drawing inspiration from video games, graphic design, film, and animation. His comic projects include Boreal, Ark Land, Giants’ Well, and Romulus + Remus. Scott’s experimental fantasy horror comic, Giants’ Well, received a 2017 Manitoba Book Award, for book design and illustration. His work has been featured in galleries and publications, on beer cans and book covers, and has spoken about his artistic practice at numerous public presentations about art and design.
During our chat, Scott talked about exhibiting at Toronto Comics Arts Festival. He also showed off his brand new zine project Valley of Beasts with Renegade Pencil and how it differs from his traditional style of art. Scott also spoke about his upcoming plans including VanCAF along with FanQuest and more.
You can discover more about Scott on Twitter at @ScottA_Ford and online at scottafordart.com
Here’s some of the current news about Canadian comic book creators and supporters.
CBC Arts published an interview with Jason Loo about saying good to a comic book hero. After five years, Jason is ending The Pitiful Human-Lizard series. He was quoted as saying: “I thought this comic would be more of an in-joke for people who live in Toronto. It feels good to know that the book can be appreciated by anyone.” You can read more at CBC.ca/Arts
Comics Beat wrote about the winners of the 2019 Doug Wright Awards. Presented at the recent Toronto Comic Arts Festival, the winners are:
– for the Pigskin Peters Award – Xiaxiao Li for Retomber
– for the 2019 Doug Wright Spotlight Award – Ariane Dénommé for 100 Days in Uranium City
– for the 2019 Doug Wright Best Book Award – Young Frances by Hartley Lin
You can read more at ComicsBeat.com
CBC Books posted a video interview with Chip Zdarsky about 7 tips for comic book writers. Chip was quoted as saying: “Like most creative industries, comics is riddled with noes and rejections. Even after you’ve been doing comics and think you’ve made it, you’re still getting stuff turned down. I have pitches turned down all the time and you just have to be able to move on and take the criticisms as they come. Perseverance is key.” You can read more at CBC.ca/Books
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A man from Dumfries and Galloway has become the first person ever to rent a woodland in Scotland.
Mark Rowe will be responsible for the conservation of 37 hectares of land near Stranraer, but he will also be able to fell trees and make a profit.
It is part of a pilot project to help get more people involved in managing woodlands.
Almost a quarter of Scotland is covered by forests, but it is only now that people are able to rent and manage them for themselves.
By paying an annual fee to the land owner, Mr Rowe will be able to generate an income from woodlands at the Corsewall Estate near Stranraer, in return for helping with conservation.
More top news
Wet and windy weather is causing widespread disruption across Cumbria and the south of Scotland, with more flooding expected today.
Sharon Grierson died in hospital from a lack of oxygen after a breathing tube was accidentally put into her oesophagus.
The boys, all aged under 16 and from west Cumbria, have been on trial at Carlisle Crown Court during the past fortnight.

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The Quilters Connection has exciting workshops and guests.
led "Paint, Stitch and Embellish." We started with quick exercises listing animals, smells, foods, places, plants, and music we love...wishes and stories about these. Beaven encouraged us to make a work about ourselves, the simplest of drawings. We drew images with Sharpie's Rub a Dub markers on thin cotton and painted with Lumiere fabric paints. These acrylic paints in both sampler groups or little bottles are good in that they leave the fabric soft and malleable. I took plain and irridescent. We ironed to set and then backed the pieces with batting and another piece of cotton the same size and started stitching with Pearl embroidery thread and others. We added beads and other embellishments. Mine was so tame, but I came home to do it with the 5 and 6 years old grands. None of us have finished!
(Phoenix awaiting beads)
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Hannah and Erika were still in a Valentine mood and chose some interesting fabrics for the backs of theirs, but have not had time to start their stitching. Erika showed me several places in my house that hers would look good hanging.
First, put the fabric on newsprint and paper towels atop protective plastic.Draw your design with marker. Have water for your paints and plastic lids to mix them on. After finishing, iron to set the ink and paints; then sandwich to thin batting and a backing fabric. Safety pin together. With embroidery needles and threads, start in the middle to tack things down. Use running stitches, back stitches, French knots, chicken scratches. Embellishment is the icing on the cake...buttons, beads, necklaces and on to create a dynamic surface. The repetition of marks and stitches will hopefully lead to visually compelling and personally meaningful piece. We have a way to go.


-- Students in Los Angeles are back in class today after a possible terror threat forced the closure of schools in the district Tuesday.
LAPD officers in uniform will be walking the hallways and classrooms Wednesday to "ease the transition," Police Chief Charlie Beck said Tuesday night.
The move to have police officers in schools today comes out of "an abundance of caution," Beck said.
The city's schools were shut down after school officials received an email threatening violence against students, including attacks with assault rifles, police said.
The closures cost the school district $29 million, according to Tom Torlakson, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. More than 1,500 schools were affected.
ABC News' Emily Shapiro contributed to this report.


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November 14, 2021
Ascension, Prince Edward Island
A 28-year-old man from Nail Pond, PEI, has died following an all-terrain vehicle crash in Ascension.
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 2:20 a.m., members of the West Prince RCMP, Island EMS, and the Tignish Fire Department responded to a report of an ATV crash on Palmer Road.
The crash is believed to have occurred when the driver of the ATV lost control of the vehicle and rolled over. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
Police are interested in speaking to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who may have information regarding a second ATV that was present at the time of the crash.
The Prince Edward Island Coroner’s Office attended the scene and is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
An autopsy will be scheduled to determine the man’s exact cause of death.
The investigation is ongoing.
Sgt. Neil Logan
S/Sgt. Troy MacLean
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Brother HL-3140CW full review
The HL-3140CW may not be the most exciting product we've ever reviewed, but it does represent a tidy conglomerate of many of the features and figures that rate highly in the current world of sub-£150 colour lasers. It starts as it means to go on, teaming well-sized dimensions with an inoffensive colour scheme that combines cream and grey to discreet office-friendly effect. The control panel is standard laser-fare, with a simple text LCD and four button navigation process letting you run through the useful menu options without much faffing. The SecurePrint button is a nice touch, allowing the Brother to hold confidential files, and then print them only when the recipient is physically by the HL-3140CW and ready to receive them. See all colour printer reviews.
Sub-£150 models are often hampered by poor paper handling - when you have speed and performance at your fingertips, it seems a shame to compromise that by forcing you to refill the printer every few minutes. However, the HL-3140CW's 105gsm 250-sheet input tray (along with a one-sheet manual feed) is substantial and long-lasting, ensuring you can get the full convenience from the laser technology. Or, to be precise, LED technology, as the Brother uses LEDs rather than lasers to construct the image. It works just like a laser, but the LED technology does allow Brother to cut costs slightly. See also: Group test: what's the best colour laser printer?
The 64MB of memory isn't vast, although it's not inadequate, and the Brother will be able to handle decent-sized office loads. One potential hitch is the lack of wired ethernet - many offices use ethernet as the main network, so a number of otherwise interested companies will be deterred by this faintly surprising omission. Not that you're without networking, and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi is fully supported. Indeed, connectivity is otherwise very good, with cloud support offered through the wireless networking, and additional features letting you hook up to smartphones and mobile technology - our Android connection worked beautifully.
In printing, the Brother got very close to its stated speed of 18 pages per minute, turning out 15.9 pages - this was just 0.1ppm faster than the Oki C110 that has been such a chart-stalwart. However, the HL-3140CW is much better equipped than that machine to handle high volume colour, putting out 8.6ppm - a vast improvement over the Oki's 2.5ppm. Brother models don't always have the most vibrant of output, but we very much liked the dark and sharp text pages churned out at speed by the HL-3140CW. Colour too, is very good at this level. Inkjets remain the best choice for truly glorious colour at the sub-£150 price point, but the HL-3140CW's output is still invigorating and faithful to the subject matter. Faint banding slightly mars the effect, but overall we were impressed with the quality. One feature we did miss was auto-duplexing - given the high speed of this model, a good duplexing feature would have been the cherry on the cake.
If there is one thing that stops the Brother from being a searing buy, it's the colour consumables. There isn't a high yield version of the black toner, but this doesn't prevent the Brother from offering a very reasonable 2.3p a page for mono text. Indeed, in this respect, it's very much ahead of the competition - our sub-£150 mono lasers can't get down to this level. Colour, though, is another matter. Even with high yield toner, the costs come to 11.1p a page. This is pretty eye-watering, and makes it one of the more expensive colour models we've seen in the last twelve months.
Brother HL-3140CW: Specs
- LED Printer
- Print resolution 2,400x600dpi
- Quoted print speed B=18ppm C=18ppm
- Actual print speed B=15.9ppm C=8.6ppm
- Supported interface types USB 2.0, 802.11/b/g/n Wi-Fi
- Cloud, Mobile and Smartphone connectivity
- 250 sheet input tray + 1 sheet manual feed
- 64MB memory
- No Auto duplex
- Dimensions (wxdxh) 410 x 465 x 240mm
- Weight 17.4kg
- Toner cost B= £58 C=£82 x 3
- Print life (pages) B=2,500 C=2,200
- 1-year warranty
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What are a Company Director’s Duties to Avoid and Disclose Conflicts of Interest
A director’s duties can be confusing at times. Some company directors fail to properly grasp the distinction between the company as a separate legal entity and their own personal and financial matters. Instead, they have a tendency to view themselves and the company as one and the same. In the case of a private limited company, especially in an insolvency situation, this could potentially lead to civil or even criminal liability.
A director’s ability to look at the merits of a particular situation and act objectively are often impacted by the pressures of financial problems in the business.
Breach of directors duties does quite commonly arise in the lead up to insolvency. It is during this crucial period that we can help. The earlier you get good advice if your business is failing, the less chance of you making things worse for the business or you. Please do get in contact for a confidential, free discussion.
What is a Conflict of Interest?
• The duty to avoid situational conflicts unless authorised;
• The duty to avoid transactional conflicts unless authorised.
When Might Situational and Transactional Conflicts of Interest Occur for Directors?
The requirement to disclose a situational conflict of interest, covered by section 175 of the Companies Act, is very broad. Examples include a director becoming a director of a similar or related company, or a child or spouse working for a direct competitor. Alternatively, a company director could become a trustee of the same company’s pension scheme.
A transactional conflict of interest, as covered by section 177 of the Companies Act, occurs when a director has a personal interest in any proposed or existing transaction the company has entered, or intends to enter into. An example could be the sale of personal property to the company, or a transaction between the company and another company connected parties are involved with.
What does the Law say?
Company directors are legally obliged to avoid conflicts of interest wherever possible. If they identify a potential conflict, they must follow specific rules to avoid recriminations further down the line.
Section 175, Companies Act 2006
As per Companies Act 2006, the liability for a conflict of interest lies with each director personally and not with the company. Failure to comply with these regulations is considered a serious breach of the director’s duties, and could lead to criminal action. For this reason, it’s essential anyone involved in the running of a limited company or limited liability partnership regularly reviews their personal and business interests to avoid conflicts wherever possible. If they identify a potential conflict, they can protect themselves by seeking authorisation.
Authorising Conflicts of Interest
Where conflicts do arise, company directors need to be as open as possible to disclosing the conflict. They should also take steps to exclude themselves from discussions and decisions made on the issue. In extreme cases, they should even consider standing down from the board.
For companies formed after 1 October 2008, the power of directors to pre-authorise conflicts of interest is implied, but details can be included in the articles of association about the processes that will be used. This can include information about how conflicts will be declared, or who is entitled to vote on the issue.
In most cases, a board meeting will need to be held so those directors not involved in the conflict can determine whether a conflict has arisen. They will also decide whether the director in question is in breach of his or her duty to act in the best interests of the company. Shareholders can also authorise a potential or actual conflict through the use of an ordinary resolution.
What Happens if a Director Breached his Duties?
It is usually the company itself who takes action against a director who has breached his duties.
Where shareholders or other members have suffered financial loss as a result of the directors actions they may choose to take action. This might result in the director:
- being removed from office
- having to restore company property
- setting aside transactions

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Spring Fever: Record Warm-up in Store for Many
Mar 12, 2012
If you like warm weather, chances are this will be your week –- unless you live in the Rockies.
Temperatures across much of the lower 48 are expected to surge this week, running as much as 20° to 35° above average across the Midwest and Northeast. Many weather watchers are predicting high-temperature records will be broken across much of the country by midweek.
The warm temperatures will begin Monday and continue through the end of the week. Many areas of the Midwest and Northeast will see temperatures surge to record levels, bringing daytime highs more reminiscent of May than March.
By midweek, high temperatures in the 70s are expected as far north as the Northern Plains and temperatures in the 80s are possible from Kansas south. Temperatures across New England will soar well into the 60s on Monday and approach 80 near Washington, D.C., by midweek.
The warm weather follows the fourth-warmest meteorological winter on record (meteorological winter lasts from December to February). Many weather watchers expect record highs to be set across the country this week –- continuing the warmer-than-normal trend most of the country has been experiencing in recent months.
But not all of us will enjoy warm weather.
The once anemic snowpack in the Rockies will be bolstered by a series of storms as the jet stream takes a dip across the western U.S.
|Snow water equivalent across the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Image courtesy of NOAA.
By midweek, a series of storms will begin to impact the Western U.S., bringing heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and parts of the Cascades. Welcome rains will also fall across the lower elevations of Northern and Central California.
At the end of February, the snowpack across the Sierra Nevada Mountains was only 30% of normal, compared to 120% at this time last year.
Thanks to last year’s above-average snowpack, reservoirs fed by the melting Sierra Nevada snows are still running near or above average -– reducing the chance for water restrictions across the watershed.


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Tooth decay, also known as dental caries or cavities, is a prevalent issue that affects individuals of all ages. It is the destruction of tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth, which can lead to a host of dental problems if not addressed promptly. At Dr. Curtis H. Roy & Associates, DDS, a Dentist in Lafayette, LA, we are committed to educating our patients about the causes, prevention, and treatment of tooth decay to ensure the longevity of their dental health.
The Culprits Behind Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is a multifactorial disease, meaning it results from a combination of factors including bacteria in the mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks, and not cleaning your teeth well. Here are some of the primary causes:
- Sugar Intake: Consuming foods and drinks high in sugar encourages the growth of bacteria that produce harmful acids.
- Poor Oral Hygiene: Inadequate brushing and flossing can fail to remove plaque, leading to cavities.
- Lack of Fluoride: Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by making the tooth more resistant to acid attacks.
- Dry Mouth: Saliva helps wash away food and neutralize acids produced by bacteria in the mouth, so a lack of saliva increases risk.
- Acidic Foods and Drinks: These can erode tooth enamel directly.
- Existing Medical Conditions: Conditions like acid reflux can contribute to tooth decay.
Symptoms to Watch For
Early detection of tooth decay can significantly reduce the need for extensive treatment. Contact Dr. Curtis H. Roy & Associates, DDS if you experience:
- Tooth sensitivity to sweet, hot, or cold foods and drinks
- Visible pits or holes in your teeth
- Brown, black, or white staining on any surface of a tooth
- Toothache or pain when biting down
Prevention: The Best Treatment Against Tooth Decay
Preventing tooth decay involves a combination of lifestyle changes and dental care practices:
- Brush and Floss Regularly: Use fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth daily.
- Eat Healthy: Limit sugary snacks and acidic foods. Opt for nutritious alternatives that support dental health.
- Regular Dental Visits: Schedule check-ups and cleanings at Dr. Curtis H. Roy & Associates, DDS every six months.
- Stay Hydrated: Drinking water helps to wash away food particles and bacteria.
- Consider Dental Sealants: A protective coating that can be applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth.
Treatment Options in Lafayette, LA
- Fillings: The most common treatment for cavities involves removing the decayed tooth material and filling the area.
- Crowns: For more extensive decay or weakened teeth, a crown may be necessary.
- Root Canals: If decay reaches the tooth’s pulp, a root canal may be needed to remove the diseased pulp and restore the tooth.
- Extractions: In severe cases, the tooth may need to be removed and replaced with a bridge, implant, or denture.
How often should I visit the dentist?
It is recommended to visit the dentist every six months for a check-up and cleaning.
Can tooth decay be reversed?
Early stages of tooth decay can be reversed with fluoride treatment and by improving oral hygiene.
Are cavities contagious?
The bacteria that cause cavities can be transmitted through saliva, so it’s possible to spread the bacteria to others, especially between caregivers and children.
Is tooth decay related to age?
Tooth decay can occur at any age. Children, teenagers, and older adults are at higher risk due to various factors specific to these life stages.
At Dr. Curtis H. Roy & Associates, DDS in Lafayette, LA, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the knowledge and care necessary to prevent and treat tooth decay. By understanding the causes and adopting preventive measures, you can ensure the health and longevity of your smile. Remember, a healthy mouth is the gateway to a healthy body, and it all starts with taking care of your teeth.

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Does anyone still doubt that we need payment parity for mental health services?
In October the government reported that about 10 percent of us seriously freak out from time to time. More formally stated: in its annual assessment of the nation’s mental health, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that approximately 10 percent of American adults experienced “psychological distress” in 2007. Remember, that was BEFORE the financial meltdown.
Ignoring mental health problems has insidious, intergenerational consequences: research supports that idea pretty well. Still, we've struggled with how to PAY for mental health treatment.
Well, good news: last year, Congress passed a mental-health parity law that requires commercial insurers to cover mental and physical ailments equally. And last week the president signed the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization Act into law – with its provisions for mental health services intact.
Hooray! These two actions will help us begin to break the cycle.
How strongly do I feel about children's mental health? After Hurricane Katrina I understood that the survivors’ material needs were enormous. But my fear for the emotional and psychological needs of the children who suffered that trauma was greater. I deferred when asked to contribute to Red Cross. Instead, my (barely significant) contribution went to an organization that helps traumatized children. (In Texas, by the way, where many refugees landed and spending for children’s mental health care is ranked 49th in the country).
I'm the daughter of a mental health professional so call me biased, but I believe our country’s mental health is not in great shape. And I’m elated that after years of Bush vetos, the federal SCHIP program will soon cover mental health for children. At last, a step in the right direction!

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Welcome to the Guild Forums of The Army of Light
XDragonz is a kindred of close knit (yet eccentric) players who come together to enjoy a little bit of everything that DN has to offer!
We're a guild wars 2 guild on the tarnished coast server.
Talk about the guild, plan raids, put up any ideas or suggestions!
A guild site for the Rogues of Fortune guild in Pirates Online
The forum of the awesome guild Inter National!!. Inter National
Bring maplers into the family of love, care & fun! It's all about friendship!
Forum of the Bellato Guild Loyal Alliance on RF Equlibrium.
Forum page for the Argent Crusade Guild on the WoW Private Server 'Divinity-X'.
This is an active eDMO guild with great potential!!!
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RIVIERA 80/2 is a 24.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Argentina by Astillero Riviera and delivered in 2017. She is one of 2 Riviera 80 models.
Her power comes from three Volvo Penta diesel engines. She has a 5.76 m beam.
She was designed by Arrabito Naval Architects, who also completed the naval architecture. Arrabito Naval Architects has designed 4 yachts and created the naval architecture for 42 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.
Her interior was designed by Goldenberg Yacht Design - she is built with a Teak deck, a GRP hull, and GRP superstructure.
RIVIERA 80/2 is one of 5740 motor yachts in the 24-30m size range.


Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Photo by Mark Pummell
Snow plows are making their debut as winter weather grips the Grand Lake area. The Ohio Department of Transportation offers a variety of social networking options such as Facebook and Twitter to provide motorists with road conditions and safety tips.
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As eggs are historically a universal symbol of fertility and rebirth, it was a natural evolution that they’d factor into springtime rites and the celebration of Easter. When my friend V invited me to decorate some eggs this past week, she was flabbergasted when I told her that I’ve never before indulged in egg decorating or Easter egg hunts!
At least I CAN say that I’ve eaten my fair share of chocolate Easter eggs over the years. I am extremely experienced and adept in this area! 🙂 According to this very interesting article about the history of Easter eggs, the first English chocolate egg was sold by Fry’s in 1873: Why do We Eat Eggs at Easter? Chocolate is my kind of egg!
Going into this egg decorating event, I was pretty confident about my abilities. I have considerable history as a fine artist, so I’m therefore capable of very detailed and accurate drawing. I was in the mood for some sparkle, so I was elated when I found some tube sparkle applicators in various rich colors. The applicator tips are fine, so I pictured drawing intricate shimmering designs on the eggs I purchased from The Girl with Green Eggs (last Tuesday’s post).
Wrong! This egg decorating exercise was humbling in so many ways. I did not know the characteristics of any the involved mediums (the eggs as canvas, the dye, the sparkle goo), had not anticipated the messiness factor (and therefore cross-contamination of color), the clumsiness factor (trying to hold on to a slippery egg), or the prolonged drying time required for the sparkle goo. All in all, it quickly began disintegrating into an exercise in frustration.
I was forced to step back and ask myself why. I realized that my end goal of achieving some respectably beautiful eggs (the results) had quickly over-taken my supposed primary goal of having some fun (the process). Once again the “perform and produce” serious side of me had beaten down the part that just wanted to have some fun for a change. Once I realized this and let go of expectation of any certain result, I was able to play.
I stopped fighting against what I viewed as limitations, which opened the door to possibilities. I realized I was going get something very different from what I had pictured in my mind, and that was OKAY. Between the steps involved, the messiness, and the drying factor, it took an excruciating amount of time to produce a few decorated eggs.
But I love them! My Easter eggs represent some lessons in preparedness, expectation, flexibility, creativity, experimentation, patience, and simply allowing myself to relax and have some fun with friends. The eggs are beautiful in a way that I totally had not expected.
That’s a lot of takeaway from one egg decorating afternoon, and I’m grateful for all of it. Thank you, V!
To my readers who celebrate Easter, I’m wishing you a beautiful weekend. As it unfolds, try to make room for the unexpected. You may be astonished at what comes to you when you do!

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Last year, my mum and I hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Herein follows my account of the trek, with a ton of photos and some tips for future Incan trekkers.
In the Amazon I saw a tarantula, fire ants, monkeys and so many brightly-coloured birds. I also ate a lot of strange food and met a 400-year-old tree. Read on to find out more:
In the third instalment about my recent South American trip, I stay the night with a local family on Lake Titicaca, visit Incan ruins, and learn what a hangover feels like at 4000m above sea level.
In La Paz, Bolivia, we explore the Witches Market and learn about some of the rituals and offerings of the Aymara people, including human sacrifice that might still go on today.
So long, adios, see you all later. I’m off on a Peruvian adventure. For a month I’ll be trekking to Incan temples, exploring sand-swept cemeteries, and trying in vain to get all my shiny things back from mischievous Amazonian monkeys.

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Wardrobe malfunctions are a common occurrence in the entertainment industry, where celebrities are under constant scrutiny for their appearances. These mishaps can occur on the red carpet, during live performances, or even during everyday activities.
While some celebrities have managed to avoid these embarrassing moments, others have not been so lucky. This article will explore some of the most memorable wardrobe malfunctions that have occurred in recent years.
From Janet Jackson’s infamous Super Bowl incident to Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior dress debacle, these mishaps have captured the attention of the media and the public alike. By examining these incidents, we can gain a better understanding of the challenges that celebrities face when it comes to maintaining their image, and the impact that these malfunctions can have on their careers.
- Wardrobe malfunctions are a common occurrence in the entertainment industry, and celebrities are constantly under scrutiny for their appearances.
- Mishaps can occur during red carpet events, live performances, or everyday activities.
- Female celebrities often face more criticism and scrutiny for their wardrobe malfunctions, and incidents like Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl performance can cause public uproar.
- The relationship between fashion and female empowerment is a topic of debate, with some arguing that wardrobe malfunctions can be a form of self-expression while others believe they perpetuate unrealistic beauty standards and objectify women.
Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl Mishap
The Super Bowl performance by Janet Jackson in 2004 sparked controversy due to a wardrobe malfunction that resulted in temporary exposure of her breast.
The incident occurred during a halftime show performance with Justin Timberlake, where the two were performing a duet of his hit song ‘Rock Your Body’.
As Timberlake sang the lyrics, ‘Gonna have you naked by the end of this song,’he reached over and tore off a part of Jackson’s costume, revealing her breast for a brief moment.
The incident, which was later dubbed ‘Nipplegate,’caused a public uproar and led to a widespread debate over the appropriateness of the halftime show.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) received over half a million complaints from viewers, and CBS, the network broadcasting the Super Bowl, was fined a record $550,000 for the incident.
Jackson, on the other hand, faced criticism and backlash from the media and the public, with some even calling for a boycott of her music.
Anne Hathaway’s Unfortunate Oscars Gown
Unfortunately, the design of Anne Hathaway’s gown at the Oscars failed to flatter her figure, detracting from her overall appearance. The pale pink Prada dress was a column silhouette, featuring a strapless neckline and a backless design. The dress was also adorned with sequins and beads, which drew attention to the dress instead of Hathaway’s natural beauty.
Many fashion critics were quick to point out the unflattering fit of the dress, particularly around the bust area, which appeared to flatten Hathaway’s chest and make her look wider than she actually is.
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The Oscars is one of the most highly anticipated events in the entertainment industry, and celebrities often spend months preparing for this moment. It must have been disappointing for Anne Hathaway to have her fashion choice criticized on such a public platform.
Anne Hathaway is known for her impeccable sense of style, and her red carpet appearances are often highly praised. It was surprising to see her make a misstep with this particular dress.
The fashion industry is often criticized for promoting unrealistic beauty standards, and Hathaway’s unflattering dress is a reminder that even celebrities can fall victim to these pressures.
Despite the negative attention surrounding her dress, Hathaway handled the situation with grace and humor, proving that she is more than just a pretty face.
Tara Reid’s Red Carpet Slip
During a red carpet appearance, actress Tara Reid experienced a slip that exposed her undergarments, causing a stir in the media and among fashion critics.
The incident occurred at a birthday party for musician Sean Combs in 2004, where Reid wore a low-cut, backless dress that revealed more than intended.
The mishap was captured by paparazzi and circulated widely, leading to intense scrutiny of Reid’s fashion choices and body.
Reid’s wardrobe malfunction stirred debate about the appropriateness of red carpet attire and the pressures faced by celebrities to appear perfect.
Some criticized Reid for her choice of clothing, while others defended her right to wear what she wanted without fear of judgement.
Regardless of the opinions expressed, the incident highlighted the importance of carefully selecting clothing for high-profile events and the risks involved in making fashion statements.
Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior Dress Debacle
Jennifer Lawrence’s attire at the 2013 Oscars, which consisted of a Dior Haute Couture gown and a diamond necklace, sparked a conversation about the fashion industry’s unrealistic beauty standards and the objectification of women on the red carpet.
Lawrence suffered a wardrobe malfunction when she tripped on her gown while climbing the stairs to accept her Best Actress award. As a result, the dress split at the back, revealing a sheer layer underneath, which some criticized as inappropriate.
The incident highlights the pressure that female celebrities face to look perfect on the red carpet, as even the slightest wardrobe malfunction can lead to public scrutiny and criticism. Lawrence’s tripping on her gown also raises questions about the practicality of high-end fashion, which often prioritizes aesthetics over functionality.
The wardrobe malfunction also highlights the ways in which the media and the public focus more on a woman’s appearance than her achievements. Furthermore, the incident sheds light on the limited options available to women on the red carpet, as they are expected to wear high heels and tight, restrictive clothing that can make it difficult to move and breathe.
Ultimately, the incident serves as a reminder of the need for greater diversity and inclusivity in the fashion industry, as well as the importance of focusing on a woman’s talents and accomplishments rather than her appearance.
Sofia Vergara’s Emmys Wardrobe Malfunction
At the 2012 Emmys, Sofia Vergara’s dress split at the back, revealing her undergarments and drawing attention to the challenges of wearing form-fitting, revealing clothing on the red carpet.
The incident occurred as Vergara made her way to the stage to present an award, and though she quickly adjusted the dress and continued with the show, the moment went down in history as one of the most memorable wardrobe malfunctions of all time.
While some critics pointed to the incident as evidence of the perils of wearing clothes that are too tight or revealing, others saw it as a reminder of the double standards that exist in Hollywood for men and women.
Many male celebrities have faced their own wardrobe mishaps over the years, but these incidents tend to be quickly forgotten or even celebrated as signs of their carefree attitudes.
For women, however, wardrobe malfunctions are often seen as embarrassing or even career-ending, revealing the pervasive sexism that still exists in the entertainment industry.
Nicki Minaj’s MTV VMAs Performance
Nicki Minaj’s provocative performance at the MTV VMAs sparked controversy and reignited debates about the sexualization of female artists in the music industry. The rapper’s performance of her hit song ‘Anaconda’featured twerking, grinding, and suggestive dance moves.
While some praised Minaj for her boldness and owning her sexuality, others criticized her for objectifying herself and perpetuating negative stereotypes about women.
The debate around Minaj’s performance is not new. It highlights the ongoing conversation about the representation of women in the music industry and the double standards that exist.
Here are two perspectives on the issue:
Supporters argue that female artists should have the freedom to express themselves in any way they choose. They argue that men are often praised for their sexually explicit lyrics and performances, while women are shamed and criticized. They also point out that Minaj’s performance was a celebration of female empowerment and body positivity.
Opponents, on the other hand, argue that female artists are often pressured to sexualize themselves in order to succeed in a male-dominated industry. They argue that this perpetuates harmful stereotypes about women and sends a message that women’s worth is tied to their sexuality. They also note that there is a difference between owning one’s sexuality and objectifying oneself for the male gaze.
Bella Hadid’s Cannes Film Festival Dress
The recent Cannes Film Festival saw model Bella Hadid make a fashion statement with her revealing dress that left little to the imagination and sparked discussions about the line between self-expression and objectification in the fashion industry.
The sheer, silver gown by designer Alexandre Vauthier featured a daringly high slit and a plunging neckline, exposing much of Hadid’s body.
While some praised the dress as a bold and empowering fashion choice, others criticized it as overly sexualized and objectifying.
This incident highlights the ongoing debate about the relationship between fashion, self-expression, and objectification.
On one hand, fashion has long been viewed as a way for individuals to express themselves and their personality through clothing.
However, there is also a concern that the fashion industry can perpetuate harmful and objectifying beauty standards, particularly for women.
The controversy surrounding Hadid’s dress at Cannes is just one example of the complex and nuanced discussions around fashion and self-expression.
Justin Timberlake’s Denim on Denim Disaster
Moving on from the wardrobe malfunction of Bella Hadid, we turn our attention to the fashion faux pas committed by Justin Timberlake.
The former NSYNC member was once known for his impeccable fashion sense, but even the most stylish celebrities can make mistakes.
Timberlake’s denim on denim disaster at the 2001 American Music Awards left fashion critics reeling.
The denim on denim trend has been around for decades, but it takes a certain level of skill to pull off.
Unfortunately, Timberlake’s attempt fell flat.
He paired a denim suit jacket with a matching denim shirt and jeans, all in different shades of blue.
The result was a monochromatic mess that left many scratching their heads.
The outfit was so bad that it even landed Timberlake on several worst dressed lists.
Despite this fashion misstep, Timberlake has since redeemed himself with more stylish choices, proving that even the most embarrassing fashion moments can be overcome.


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Rebuilding Iraq: Japan Is No Model
According to press reports, the White House is developing a plan, modeled on the postwar occupation of Japan, to install an American-led military government in Iraq. Administration officials said Iraq would be governed by a senior American military officer, who would assume the role that Gen. Douglas MacArthur played in Japan after its surrender. The plan calls for war-crimes trials of Iraqi leaders and a transition to an elected civilian government after a few years of American occupation.
After the story broke last week, the White House tried to back away from it. However, some unnamed senior officials have stood by it.
Our politics become more surreal every day. This plan won’t work for the simple reason that Iraq is not Japan. The Bush White House and the Rumsfeld Pentagon seem to know next to nothing about Japan.
The Potsdam Declaration ending World War II ordered MacArthur to “democratize” Japan. MacArthur himself thought that this order held great dangers. If not done carefully, his efforts would have only the legitimacy of the conqueror behind them and might well provide a target for later Japanese nationalists seeking to overturn foreign reforms.
MacArthur made some strategic decisions. He retained Hirohito on the throne and had all occupation reform directives come from the emperor. The general conducted an indirect occupation. He did not replace the wartime Japanese government but kept it intact, only now taking orders from him.
The new Japanese constitution, land reform, trade unions and the attempt to open up the economy all came in the form of laws enacted by the Japanese government. If the U.S. intends to follow the Japanese model in Iraq, it will have to keep Saddam Hussein in place and work through him.
The idea of conducting war-crimes trials is crackpot. In Japan, they were intended to educate the public about the war, but they backfired. Gen. Hideki Tojo, who was prime minister at the time of Pearl Harbor, embarrassed everyone by asking from the dock, “Why isn’t the emperor here?” No one dared answer that MacArthur had rewritten history to keep the emperor in power. By the time the U.S. got around to hanging a few wartime leaders, most Japanese saw the war-crimes trials as miscarriages of justice.
Most Americans do not understand that the Japanese people do not credit MacArthur with bringing democracy to Japan, although they do honor his memory as a postwar shogun. Democracy already existed in Japan, based on the parliamentary politics of the 1920s, before the militarists took over.
Another reason the Japanese don’t credit the U.S. is that halfway through the occupation the Americans changed their minds and began turning Japan into a docile American satellite for fighting the Cold War.
The so-called “reverse course” of 1947 meant welcoming back to power many of the prewar and wartime leaders whom the Americans had purged. Seeing this, the Japanese worked to take advantage of the new conditions created by the Cold War. In return for letting the U.S. keep its military bases on Japanese soil, the Japanese demanded unrestricted access to the U.S. market and American tolerance of their protectionism. The results of this policy can be seen today in any U.S. parking lot. It also produced the largest trade imbalances (in favor of Japan) in economic history.
During the early days of the Allied occupation, the Americans did not have any economic interests in Japan. But the oil lobby led by Vice President Dick Cheney is drooling to get its hands on Iraq’s oil. As late as 1999, Cheney’s former company, Halliburton, supplied Hussein with $23.8 million worth of oil field equipment.
Perhaps most obviously, MacArthur did not have a serious religion problem in Japan. He forced the emperor to renounce his status as a Shinto god, but religious impulses have always lain lightly on the Japanese psyche. Iraq, by contrast, is ruled by a minority government of Sunni Muslims that has fought bloody wars with the country’s Shiite and Kurdish majorities.
I am doubtful that a group of heavily armed American infidels can bring “democracy” to Iraq, but I know for certain that what happened 50 years ago in Japan is no model.

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The National Consultation Platform on Minorities
The alliances of the National Consultation on Minorities (LOM) are the partner in dialogue for the Dutch government on behalf of ethnic minorities in the Netherlands. The alliances make recommendations to the government on draft bills and policy resolutions in relation to the position of minorities. Central topics include labour participation, education, (social) safety, health care and care for the elderly.
Eight representative alliances have been admitted to the LOM. These jointly represent more than 1.8 million citizens of Caribbean, Chinese, Moroccan, Moluccan, Surinam, Turkish and South European descent and refugees in the Netherlands.


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To all of those who believe in Harvey Dent and Gotham City, rejoice.
September 25 is National Comic Book day. This is a day for people of all ages to enjoy, since the first-ever comic book superhero made his first appearance in 1938. While some characters have new looks, and some of their storylines have changed completely, comic enthusiasts can still share their love of their favorite characters, old and new.
This geeky holiday is a great time for comic fans to honor their superhero, heroine or villain’s best stories. For comic books near Capitola, check out Comicopolis, Atlantis Fantasyworld and Lloyd's Comics & Cards in Santa Cruz. You can also spin by the Capitola Book Cafe, Inklings Books & Things and the Capitola Branch Library and see what they've got.
National Comic Book day is also a good precursor for the famous New York Comic Con. This year, it will be held during October 11-14 at the Jacob Javits Center, where heroes and villains will walk the streets of Gotham.
TELL US: Who is your favorite comic book character? Also, upload photos of your personal comic book collection.

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The Church of England was accused of double standards on Feb. 23 for offering jobs in cathedrals at lower wages than those it has called on other British employers to pay their workers.
Under the banner headline “Wages of Sin,” the Sun reported that it had found several advertisements for jobs in cathedrals that offered pay well below the “living wage” of 7.85 pounds ($12) an hour, endorsed by the Church and senior politicians.
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said the Church recognized that no employer could ramp up wages overnight, and was working hard to get to a point where it was paying all of its workers the living wage.
“It’s embarrassing. We’d prefer to be there. We’re getting there as quickly as we can,” Welby, the spiritual head of the 80-million strong Anglican communion, told the BBC.
“It’s not the only area where we fall short of our own standards. We work on it as hard as we can,” he said.
Walmart has launched a charm offensive as part of its new urban strategy to impose smaller versions of its big box in inner cities across the country. It has proposed four stores for Washington, D.C. -- all in predominantly minority, and most in low-income, neighborhoods.
The debate over building Walmart stores in D.C. is engaging intense public sentiment, and for good reason. While Walmart promises new jobs in a community, in reality it displaces other local businesses, leaving in question whether there is a net jobs gain; one study showed that for every retail job Walmart brought, communities lost 1.4 other jobs. In addition, Walmart passes on the cost of its low wages to taxpayers when associates and their families rely on publicly funded health care and other assistance programs.


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Well, it’s the moment you’ve all been dreading. I’ve finished uploading the last ever batch of photos from the trip for all and sundry to witness and enjoy. It’s been a good run, thanks again for spectating, we’ll have to do this again some day.
Also for your enjoyment, I made another inexpertly assembled panoramic shot, this time of Santa Monica beach.
Santa Monica Beach Panorama (2804 x 431 - 437.1kb)
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Beautiful pix! It was an absolute priveledge and pleasure to hang out with you and Tessa on your trip. I’m glad it worked out so well!


The Daily Show: Republican't
This is going to get you upset. The Republicans, with an upcoming majority in the House and a greater presence in the Senate, want to bring an end to the congressional moral bankruptcy.
What was their No. 1 principle in doing so? They vowed to deal with the Bush-era tax cuts first, or else no other bills would get passed. All 42 GOP senators signed a letter pledging to prevent a vote on any legislative item until the tax issue was resolved.
What issues were of so little import Senate Republicans refused to vote on them until they were sure the marginal tax rate on the richest Americans wouldn't be raised from 36 to 39 percent?
The Senate initially rejected an effort to open debate to repeal "don't ask, don't tell" and the Dream Act, which offers citizenship to some illegal immigrants who entered the U.S. as children. And they also stalled a bill to offer health benefits to 9/11 first responders.
I understand the first two, but since when does the Republican party make 9/11 first responders stand over in the corner with the gays and Mexicans?
Since Republicans took to the floor to discuss the Dream Act and "don't ask, don't tell," I can't wait to hear what they said about why their party hates first responders.
But only two Republican senators even showed up to defend their principled stand.
Of course, Republicans wouldn't be so cowardly as to not vote for the bill without justifying their actions. Just cowardly enough to not do it on camera.
That's why Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi explained in an op-ed that his real concern was proper oversight of the money already spent on 9/11 workers. He claims $475 million has gone missing, saying, "The nation can't afford careless spending, no matter how well-intentioned."
Yes, mismanagement and waste is unacceptable, but the bill they were going to vote on actually fixes that problem - just like in May 2008, when the Pentagon announced it couldn't account for $15 billion that disappeared in Iraq.
What did Enzi, the tireless fiscal watchdog, say when he was asked to vote for more Iraq funding?
"This isn't a perfect bill. The fact remains, however, that we need to fund our troops, so I will support the supplemental bill," he said.
Unless any of those troops are 9/11 responder s. I n that case , screw those guys!
I've got bad news. All of our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq are technically 9/11 responders - not the first responders, but the second and third.
So here's the deal, Republicans: Your "we're the only party that can understand 9/11 and its repercussions" monopoly ends now.
No more co-opting 9/11 images to get re-elected. No more using 9/11 as the date when, magically, your policies became right. And no using 9/11 as an excuse for why Bush tax cuts never stimulated the economy.
You know what, Republicans? You use 9/11 so much, if you don't owe the responders health care, you at least you owe them royalties.
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The Webster University Community is invited to celebrate the new book of Dr. Allen Carl Larson. The Sisters Backstage is a collection of letters between two Sisters of Loretto from Webster College and hotel magnate Conrad N. Hilton. Covering a period from 1958 through 1963, they are some of the most beautiful and compelling communiqués one can find. They tell a story of faith, hope, perseverance and philanthropy as they lead up to the commitment from Mr. Hilton to fund the building of one of Saint Louis’ most important cultural venues - The Webster University Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts.
Dr. Larson is presenting and donating these letters to the Webster University Archives, a wonderful addition that helps tell the behind the scenes story of this turning point in Webster’s history.
If you would like to purchase a copy of The Sisters Backstage, they will be available for $30, cash or checks will be accepted. All profits will go to the Sr. Francetta Barberis Scholarship Fund.**
Dr. Allen Carl Larson, PhD. has been an orchestral and choral conductor for over 60 years and holds both masters and doctoral degrees from Indiana University. He is Professor Emeritus of Webster University where he led the Webster Symphony Orchestra for 36 years. He is presently Conductor Laureate of The Metropolitan Orchestra of Saint Louis.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 9:00am to 10:00am
Loretto Hilton Center Lobby 130 Edgar Rd. St. Louis, MO 63119


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A cognitive enhancer, also known as a nootropic, is a substance or intervention that improves cognitive function, particularly executive functions, memory, creativity, or motivation, in healthy individuals. These enhancers can be pharmacological drugs, nutritional supplements, and even certain foods, as well as non-pharmacological interventions like brain training exercises or specific types of physical activity.
Pharmacological cognitive enhancers include prescription medications, such as those used to treat ADHD (e.g., methylphenidate and amphetamines) or Alzheimer’s disease (e.g., donepezil), which have been found to improve cognitive functions in some healthy individuals as well. However, the use of these drugs by healthy people for cognitive enhancement is a subject of ethical, legal, and safety debates.
Nutritional supplements and certain foods are also considered cognitive enhancers. For example, substances like caffeine, which is found in coffee and tea, can improve attention and alertness. Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish oil, have been linked to improvements in brain function and mood.
Non-pharmacological interventions include cognitive training exercises, such as memory games or puzzles, and physical exercises, which can improve cognitive functions by enhancing brain plasticity. Meditation and mindfulness practices have also been shown to have positive effects on cognitive functions, including attention and memory.
While the concept of cognitive enhancement is appealing, it’s important to approach it with caution. The efficacy and safety of many cognitive enhancers, especially pharmacological ones used off-label or without medical supervision, are not well-established. Furthermore, the ethical implications of their use, particularly concerning fairness, pressure to perform, and the potential long-term impacts on brain health, are complex and ongoing subjects of discussion.
A cognitive enhancer refers to any compound that enhances brain functions including memory, focus, creativity, or mental alertness. These enhancers are alternatively called nootropics, smart drugs, or brain boosters. Common examples include caffeine, nicotine, modafinil, and piracetam. Nonetheless, the efficacy and safety of these substances remain uncertain, and some may pose health risks or legal concerns. Thus, seeking medical advice before taking any cognitive enhancers is recommended.
Yes, Armodafinil 150 and Waklert 150 Australia is sometimes used off-label as a cognitive enhancer. Armodafinil is a wakefulness-promoting agent approved by the FDA primarily for the treatment of narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. It is the R-enantiomer of modafinil, which means it is a slightly modified version of modafinil with a longer half-life, potentially leading to longer-lasting effects.
While the primary use of armodafinil is to treat excessive sleepiness, some individuals use it off-label to enhance cognitive functions such as memory, focus, and executive functioning. The drug works by altering the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine, which can affect cognitive functions and wakefulness.
However, it’s important to note that the use of armodafinil as a cognitive enhancer in healthy individuals is not officially approved, and its effectiveness and safety for this purpose have not been established through large-scale, long-term clinical trials. There are also potential side effects and ethical considerations regarding the non-prescribed use of such medications for cognitive enhancement. Check here for more solution https://www.australiapills.com/ Anyone considering armodafinil for cognitive enhancement should consult a healthcare provider to discuss the potential risks and benefits.

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Four of us called for sandwiches wrap and drinks lovely clean great service enjoyed the food/drinks and the menu we will call again💋💋
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We called in here for coffee with friends whilst visiting Pickering. Lovely, quirky place with stylish furnishings (think reclaimed and beautifully painted pews and tables). The coffee and scones/cakes were excellent, and served with a smile. A member of our party, who drinks neither tea nor coffee thought his strawberry milkshake was delicious. Another of our friends loved the coffee,... More
Today me and my family also with some friends visited pickering and came across a cafe called lazy sundae. The food and service was outstanding. Prices were fair. The deserts at the cafe were brilliant. If only we lived closer to the cafe we would be regulars.
A lively cafe not surprising as the place is so lovely clean and cosy furniture lovely atmosphere. The cakes look to die for had I not been on a diet a may have tried them ! The best coffee though served by professional staff courteous and polite
We were recommended this cafe by a lady passing by and I was so glad we stopped to ask her. (We have definitely been shown the best cafes/restaurants by asking in this way). Initially we thought it was a little expensive but as we were tired and hungry and had been told how good it was we decided to stay... More
A lovely coffee shop which also does some very nice food too. The bacon sandwiches are excellent and the salads are delicious. They are happy to prepare my coffee how I like it and the homemade cakes are fabulous.
I had what was described as a good bacon sandwich. I would describe it as a really good bacon sandwich. My wife's was very hearty soup, fresh and very satisfying. Tea for two in two big pots. Great food in nice surroundings with good service. Want more!
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Fluvio-morphological processes of meander bends - Combining conventional field measurements, close-range remote sensing and computational modelling
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Meandering rivers have been perceived to evolve rather similarly around the world independently of the location or size of the river. Despite the many consistent processes and characteristics they have also been noted to ...

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What a year this has been for women breaking barriers. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi took a seat in Myanmar’s Parliament. Saudi Arabia, Brunei and Qatar let women compete on their Olympic teams for the first time. And now another bastion of male authority and rigorous devotion to antiquated laws has heeded the call of equality.
Yes, indeed. The Augusta National Golf Club has decided to stop embarrassing itself and move into the mid-20th century by admitting two women as members. They are Condoleezza Rice, the former secretary of state, and Darla Moore, a South Carolina business executive — not exactly radical choices, but welcome nonetheless.
The change did not come at the point of a bayonet, to use the phrase brandished a decade ago by Hootie Johnson, the chairman then, to underscore his insistence that nobody could force his private club to let women in the door. Boycott threats and public shaming did not work, and not even losing television sponsors for two years — Augusta is home of the Masters and the source of television contracts with CBS — could make Mr. Johnson and his male friends see the light.
This has led to some excruciating moments, such as the news conference in April when the current chairman, Billy Payne, tried to dodge questions about a leading tournament sponsor, I.B.M., whose previous chief executives had been members but whose latest boss, Virginia Rometty, had not been invited to join. “I have no advice for you there, sir,” Mr. Payne said when asked what he might tell his daughters about the club’s men-only policy.
But, at some point, something changed. Mr. Payne said Monday in a statement: “This is a joyous occasion.”
Excuse our lack of enthusiasm for a decision to do the right thing a few generations too late. It’s hard to believe that a decade has passed since the last uproar. Augusta National, which added its first black member in 1990, has missed lots of chances to broaden and diversify its membership. Now, with two women in the club, it has finally reached the point of gender tokenism.Continue reading the main story


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Two things, without which Hyderabad won’t be Hyderabad: Dum biryani and the Charminar! Known globally as the most important landmark of the city, a visit to this historical monument is indeed among the must to have experiences in Hyderabad. All the four minarets of the structure have domes that are decorated with several intriguing designs and artefacts.
A perfect destination to visit; may it be with family or friends, Ramoji Film City is an entire day entertainment for the tourists to Hyderabad. Any kind of activity from enjoying the spellbinding view at this wonderful film city to engaging yourself in an adventure activity, it is all just a step away at Ramoji Film City. The film city not just has a record-setting film studio but also is famous for both natural and artificial attractions. With an inbuilt film studio, amusement park and hotel, a visit to this stunning destination is one of the best things to do in Hyderabad.
If you are looking for a quiet and calm evening in Hyderabad, you must visit the Hussain Sagar Lake! Built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in the year 1562, it was once the primary water source to the city and now serves as an important tourist destination as well as a major sailing destination in the country. Enjoying the beauty of this lake and its magnificent view is something that should not be missed by any tourist of Hyderabad. Within the lake, there stands a 32ft high state of Gautam Buddha that enhances the charm and appeal of the lake.
A city, where almost every corner has a delicious food joint or the display of an architecture brilliance of the old world, Hyderabad takes the pride of being the meeting point of several religions! To witness this, you must visit the grand Makkah Masjjid within the old city limits. With the foundation laid by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, who brought soil from Mecca (or Makkah), the holiest place for the Muslims; this sacred masjid in Hyderabad is located within the close proximity of the Chowmahalla Palace and Charminar. Bricks used in the construction were made from the Mecca and thus it got its name.
An absolute architectural marvel located in Hyderabad; Jagannath Temple is yet another major spot for tourist attraction in this land of Nizams! Catering to the numerous devotees of Lord Jagannath, this modern temple is also a masterpiece in terms of its architectural designs. The temple attracts maximum number of tourists to visit and witness the splendour of Jagannath temple. Built on similar grounds of Jagannath Temple in Puri, this temple in Hyderabad is best known for its architectural wonder, especially the peak of this temple. Along with enjoying the beauty of this temple, tourists and devotees can also pay a visit to the temple during its annual festival and witness the glorious Rathyatra, during which three deities of the temple are taken out on a grand procession.
Hyderabad is the South Indian headquarters for ISKCON in India. The magnificent Sri Sri Radha-Madana-Mohana temple at Nampally Station Road, inaugurated by Swami Prabhupada, will serve as a centre of the cultural, spiritual, educational, and social activities given to uplift the lives of people here. ISKCON Hyderabad is introducing for the first time in South India its major 600-acre community farming project, 40 kilometres from Hyderabad, to benefit about 20,000 villages. Besides regular free nutritional food distribution program, ISKCON is also planning to set up a model high-yielding 600-cow dairy farm, handloom centres, nature-cure hospital, and Gurukal school project.
The Majestic Hare Krishna Golden Temple is the 1st Golden Temple in Telangana, and this Transcendental temple of the Lord has 50 ft Golden Dhwaja Stambh, 4600 sqft Maha Mandapam and 5 golden stairs Rajagopuram. About 700 years back the Lord manifested himself as Swayambhu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at Road No. 12 Banjara Hills. Along with Lord Swayambhu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, Lord Shiva also self-manifested himself as Swayambhu Sri Panchajanyeshwara Swamy at the same place. The uniqueness of Lord's manifestation at this place is that the Lord and his eternal consort Sri Lakshmi Devi are in a self-manifest standing posture where Lord Narasimhadev appears in a blissful divine state and Mother Lakshmi Devi is mercifully showing her Abhaya Hastha and blessing all the Devotees. The Temple has a rare Saligrama (Shaligrama or Salagrama) shilakept in the Garbhalayam of the presiding deity Swayambhu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy.
Birla Planetarium a wing of the B.M. Birla Science Centre at Hyderabad is a large planetarium near the Government of India tourist office providing a virtual tour of the stars and the solar system. It is located near the famous tourist attraction Birla Mandir at the center of the city, on the small hill known as Naubat Pahad. It was inaugurated by the Late Mr. N.T. Rama Rao, on 8 September 1985. This planetarium displays and demonstrates the advances in science and technology. There are another two Birla Planetariums. The planetariums holds sky shows everyday at different timings in different languages. The show covers the various aspects of the Cosmos, Space, Solar System, Galaxies, Comets, Eclipses, The Hubble Space Telescope and the mysterious UFO's.
The Salar Jung Museum was established in the year 1951 and is located on the southern bank of the River Musi in Hyderabad, Telangana State of India. The Salar Jung family is responsible for its collection of rare art objects from all over the world. The family is one of the most illustrious families in Deccan history, five of them having been prime-ministers in the erstwhile Nizam rule of Hyderabad-Deccan. Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, popularly known as Salar Jung III was appointed prime minister by Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Nizam VII in 1912. Salar Jung III relinquished the post of dewan or Prime Minister in November 1914 and devoted his life in enriching his treasures of art and literature.
The news of his passionate love for art had spread far and wide and his ancestral palace, the Dewan Deodi was forever thronged with sellers of wares from all corners of the world. He also had agents abroad who sent him catalogues and lists from well-known antique dealers. He did not limit his purchases only to these sources but also made purchases personally during his tours abroad to Europe and the Middle Eastern countries.
Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Botanical Garden or Hyderabad Botanical Garden is a botanical garden is located in Kothaguda, Kondapur, Hitec City, Hyderabad. The botanical garden aims at providing the facility of a modern botanical garden to conserve and develop the germ plasm and to educate the people. The garden is spread over 274 acres (1.11 km2) of undulating land and have 19 sectors or 'Vanams'. The first phase is open to the public, with the completion of five sections. The sections include medicinal plants, timber trees, fruit trees, ornamental plants, aquatic plants, bamboos and so on. The park is designed to have large water bodies, rolling meadows, natural forests, rich grasslands and exquisite rock formations.


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About Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
Punk’s premier cover artists, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes are a conglomerate of some of the most recognizable faces in new-school punk. Drawn together by a mutual love of ’60s and ’70s music, the Gimme Gimmes work exclusively as a cover band. Their repertoire includes songs from such acts as Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, and John Denver. With an ever-changing cast of characters, singer Spike Slawson (of the Swingin’ Utters) originally formed the Gimme Gimmes in 1995, drawing on the talents of NOFX bassist Fat Mike, Lagwagon singer/guitarist Joey Cape, No Use for a Name guitarist Chris Shiflett (aka Jackson), and Lagwagon drummer Dave Raun. Never originally aiming to put out a record, the band made appearances on punk compilation albums through much of the year. In 1997, however, they began releasing singles named after the singer they had covered. They produced Billy, Diamond, Bob, Denver, and Barry in this manner.
Finally, the group produced its first full-length effort, Have a Ball, in late 1997. Two years later, Are a Drag arrived. This particular album was a hit at college radio thanks to the band’s quirky renditions of popular show tunes. In 1999, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes reworked bubblegum classics from the 1960s and 1970s for Blow in the Wind. Once more, the band was a hit on college radio, and pop kids started catching on to Me First and the Gimme Gimmes’ infectious pop sound. The R&B-tailored album Take a Break was released in July 2003, just in time for the band’s fifth appearance on the annual Vans Warped Tour. In 2004, the band tackled a set of classic rock hits, easy listening numbers, and even “Hava Nagila” on the “live” album Ruin Jonny’s Bar Mitzvah, which included enhanced video footage of the gig in question.
Continuing with the notion that no genre was safe from a Gimme Gimme makeover, Love Their Country appeared two years later, covering everyone from the Dixie Chicks to Johnny Cash to the Eagles. After the digital release of the holiday sampler Hanuk-Comp in 2007, the band followed up with Have Another Ball!, which debuted in July 2008. In 2011, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes released the Australian-themed Go Down Under EP, and then followed it up with an EP of Japanese covers titled Sing in Japanese.
The Avett Brothers unearthed their take on Randy Travis’ 1987 #1 country hit “Forever And Ever, Amen” for the first time since 2017 last night in Mississippi – watch fan-shot video.
- The String Cheese Incident Honor Chuck Berry & Unearth Miles Davis Cover In St. Louis: Full Show Audio
The String Cheese Incident paid homage to Chuck Berry and unearthed Miles Davis’ “All Blues” for the first time since 2004 last night at the Fox Theater – listen to full show audio.
The String Cheese Incident kicked off a two-night stand at the Fox Theater in St. Louis by dusting off covers by Traffic, Led Zeppelin and Billie Joe Shaver.
Phil Lesh & Friends kicked off a two-night stand at Terrapin Crossroads with a lineup that includes moe. guitarist Al Schnier and North Mississippi Allstars’ Luther and Cody Dickinson – watch full show video.
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Don’t panic if you notice white spots on the leaves of your tomato plant. They can be treated and won’t necessarily destroy the plant.
The white spots on tomato leaves are usually caused by a fungal or bacterial infection. These are not necessarily destructive and can be treated quite effectively. One of the best ways to prevent the spread of the disease and white spots is to remove all the affected leaves and destroy them.
Here, we explore what causes the white spots on the leaves of tomato plants and how to get rid of them.
White spots on tomato leaves
White spots on the leaves of tomato plants can be caused by a mold that results in powdery mildew, which won’t necessarily destroy the plant. Other fungal infections, such as Septoria or blight can also cause similar leaf spots.
One of the causes of white spots on tomato plants is a fungus called powdery mildew.
The white spots can be seen on both the underside and top of the leaves.
It is rare that powdery mildew will cause permanent damage to the tomato plant.
However, it can cause the plant to be vulnerable to other diseases.
It can also remove important nutrients from the plant and the leaves can die and fall from the plant.
Other causes of white spots on tomato leaves include other fungi, such as Septoria or early blight.
These diseases are more destructive for the plant than powdery mildew is.
How do you get rid of white spots on tomato plants?
Fungicides can be used to get rid of white spots on the leaves of tomato plants, which can also be washed with neem oil. If the disease causing the white spots is not too far gone, the affected leaves can be removed and destroyed.
The best way to get rid of the actual white spots on your tomato plant is to remove the affected leaves.
The plants should be disposed of far away from the healthy plants that remain.
This means that the mold fungus will be destroyed by the next growing season.
If the white spots are caused by another fungus, such as Septoria, it is possible to spray the plant with a fungicide.
You can also wash the plant thoroughly with neem oil, which is a gentler alternative.
To prevent the growth of the mildew and the white spots, make sure the plant is in a dry, sunny area.
The fungi that cause the mildew can develop in humid conditions.
Tomato plants need a lot of sun, but also need space and air between them, so this can help to avoid the white spots developing.
Why do my tomato leaves have white spots?
A tomato plant can develop white spots on the leaves due to a bacterial or fungal infection. These can be treated with a chemical or organic fungicide. If the spots are caused by mildew, they can be washed off the leaves quite effectively.
If your tomato plant has white spots, it is likely that it has been affected by a disease.
This may be either bacterial or a form of a fungus.
The most common diseases are Septoria leaf spot, early blight, and bacterial spot.
Septoria is a potentially destructive disease, which can be treated with a fungicide.
Early blight does not only affect the leaves but can also be seen on the stems and fruit.
It presents as white spots on the leaves, which can turn yellow and die.
Another cause of white spots on the leaves of tomato plants could be powdery mildew.
This is a less-destructive disease that can be washed off.
The white mold that develops on the leaves of tomato plants is caused by a fungus. The leaves are covered with a white powder that prevents some sunlight from being absorbed by the plant. A fungicide can be used to treat this mildew.
White mold on the leaves of a tomato plant is also called powdery mildew and is caused by a fungus.
White mold, or mildew, covers the leaves of the plant and blocks some sunlight necessary for photosynthesis.
Getting rid of white mold on a tomato plant can be as simple as washing the leaves with neem oil.
Don’t use this method in very high temperatures and preferably only after two weeks if you have used a chemical fungicide on the plant.
Leaf Septoria vs calcium deficiency
Leaf Septoria is a fungus that affects a tomato plant and causes white spots to develop on the leaves. Calcium deficiency is the lack of the mineral in the plant’s intake of nutrients. It can also cause white spots to develop on the leaves of the tomato plant.
You can recognize leaf Septoria on your tomato plant by the characteristic tiny black dots that develop into paler dots, with a dark margin.
If your tomato plant develops Septoria and you catch it early enough, you must remove all the diseased leaves.
This should contain the spread of the fungus.
It is also important to remove the airflow around the plants.
It is also possible to treat Septoria with a fungicide, that is administered in the form of a spray on the plant.
You can recognize calcium deficiency in a tomato plant by the spots on the leaves, similar to this symptom of Septoria.
However, the spots associated with calcium deficiency are darker than those associated with Septoria.
A calcium deficiency also results in the leaves curling and developing burnt tips.
How do you treat tomato leaf spots?
Most tomato leaf spots can be treated with a fungicide, although others can be cleared by washing the leaves. An effective way to treat the spots is to remove the affected leaves and to make sure they are thoroughly destroyed.
Some leaf spots on tomato leaves can be treated with fungicides.
If the plant is affected, one of the best treatments for tomato leaf spots is to remove the affected leaves.
You can destroy the leaves by burning them, or burying them, possibly in the compost.
This will keep the spores contained by each spot from being distributed to other plants by the wind.
You should also avoid getting the leaves of the tomato plant wet, as most funguses and bacteria need moisture to grow.
Don’t water your tomato plant from above, but soak the ground around the stem thoroughly.
Do tomato plants come back?
If the fungus causing mildew or white spots on the leaves of a tomato plant is caught early enough or is killed by a fungicide, then the plant is likely to survive and continue growing healthily. It may be necessary to remove the infected plant for the sake of the other, healthy plants.
Tomato plants that are affected by powdery mildew and develop white spots can be treated and grow back healthily.
The infected leaves should be removed from the plant.
If this is done early enough, then the plant should recover and carry on growing.
However, the powdery mildew may have taken hold of too much of the plant to be saved.
These plants may have to be taken out and destroyed to preserve the remaining healthy tomato plants.
White spots on the leaves of a tomato plant are caused by a fungus or bacteria, which can usually be treated with neem oil or a fungicide. However, often simply removing the affected leaves can be an effective treatment to get rid of the white spots.

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ICM has signed two veteran helmers: Martin Brest and Wayne Wang.
Both have signed with John Burnham.
Brest helmed “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Midnight Run” and “Scent of a Woman” but lost momentum in recent years with “Meet Joe Black” and “Gigli.” He is now writing both a spec script for a new directing vehicle, as well as a TV series.
Wang has had a long career alternating between commercial pics (“Joy Luck Club,” “Maid in Manhattan”) and indie fare (“Smoke,” “Chinese Box”). He most recently helmed “A Thousand Years of Good Prayers” and “The Princess of Nebraska.”

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In a large randomized clinical trial, 952 euthyroid women (normal TSH level; range, 0.44 to 3.63 mIU/L and free thyroxine level; range, 10 to 21 pmol/L) who were planning on conceiving and had elevated thyroid peroxidase antibodies were randomized prior to conception to receive either thyroxine (50 µg) or placebo.7 After 12 months, outcomes were similar for women treated with thyroxine or placebo, including live birth rate (37.4% vs 37.9%), miscarriage rate for those who became pregnant (28.2% vs 29.6%), and preterm birth ≤ 34 weeks of gestation (3.8% vs 3.6%, respectively).7 The investigators concluded that the use of low-dose thyroxine in euthyroid women with thyroid peroxidase antibodies was not effective for increasing the rate of live birth or reducing the rate of miscarriage or early preterm birth.
Thyroid antibodies and the rate of IVF pregnancy and miscarriage
Some observational studies suggest that the presence of antithyroid antibodies may be associated with an increased rate of miscarriage.8 To test the effects of thyroxine treatment on the rate of miscarriage in euthyroid women with antithyroid antibodies, 600 euthyroid infertile women with antithyroid antibodies (antithyroid peroxidase levels ≥ 60 IU/mL) scheduled to have in vitro fertilization (IVF) were randomly assigned to receive thyroxine (dose adjustment to keep TSH levels in the range of 0.1 to 2.5 mIU/L) or no treatment.9 The thyroxine treatment was initiated 2 to 4 weeks before initiation of ovarian stimulation. In this study, treatment with thyroxine or no treatment resulted in similar rates of clinical pregnancy (35.7% vs 37.7%) and live birth (31.7% vs 32.3%).9 Among the women who achieved a clinical pregnancy, miscarriage rates were similar in the thyroxine and no treatment groups (10.3% vs 10.6%).9
Let’s focus on more serious problems that affect pregnancy
There is a clear consensus that women with overt hypothyroidism should be treated with thyroxine prior to attempting pregnancy.2,6 There is no clear consensus about how to treat women considering pregnancy who have one isolated laboratory finding, such as mild subclinical hypothyroidism, mild isolated hypothyroxinemia, or antithyroid antibodies. Given the lack of evidence from randomized trials that thyroxine improves pregnancy outcomes in these cases, obstetrician-gynecologists may want to either refer women with these problems to an endocrinologist for consultation or sequentially measure laboratory values to assess whether the patient’s laboratory abnormality is transient, stable, or worsening.
Obstetrician-gynecologists and their patients are confronted by many serious problems that adversely affect pregnancy and deserve priority attention, including iron deficiency anemia, excess gestational weight gain, peripartum depression, intimate partner violence, housing insecurity, cigarette smoking, substance misuse, chronic hypertension, morbid obesity, diabetes, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, venous thromboembolism, obstetrical hemorrhage, sepsis, and infectious diseases. Given limited resources our expertise should be focused on these major obstetric public health problems rather than screening for mild subclinical hypothyroidism.

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