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You’re Never Too Old for Everest
Hitting 50 can come as a shock to anyone. Retirement is often on the horizon, women are reaching menopause, bodies are aging and it can feel like life is somehow starting to wind down.
Recently, a group of 10 Indonesians, nine men and one woman, aged mostly about 50 years old, decided to put themselves to the test with a trek in the Everest region of Nepal.
Keen to prove they were no less capable than when they were younger, they named their group [email protected]
“Turning 50 wasn’t really an issue for me, but I was wondering at that time if I could still follow my hobby [mountain climbing] in a serious way,” said Manogari Siahaan, also known as Manung, one of the 10 trekkers.
According to Manung, men turning 50 can suffer a drop in self-esteem, receive less recognition and have concerns about whether they are still capable of doing the things they could in their 20s.
Manung, the director of a private company, has been an outdoor enthusiast since he was a teen. At the University of Indonesia, where he studied economics in the 1970s, he joined Mapala UI, a group dedicated to outdoor activities. He has remained a member ever since.
All 10 members of [email protected] are from Mapala UI. Although most are near 50 years old, the group ranges in age from 36 to 55.
For their planned trek in the Himalayas, they chose three peaks they wanted to reach: Gokyo (5,357 meters), Kalapatthar (5,550 meters) and Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters), all in the Everest region.
“We chose the Himalayas because we were already ‘settled’ in terms of age,” said Agus Radjani Pandjaitan, also known as Djani. “Having climbed the mountains here in Indonesia, we were looking for a more challenging journey overseas.
“Besides, for mountain climbers, the Himalayas are like Mecca is to Muslims. It is the journey you want to experience at least once in your life.”
Manung said, “The objective is to prove that we are physically fit enough to trek [at altitudes] above 5,000 meters.”
The group took more than a year to complete their preparations for the trip. Apart from physical training, the group also consulted friends who had been to the Himalayas, and they collected as much information about trekking in the area as possible.
“One of the tips I got was that wet tissues come in handy for many cleaning purposes as water is scarce there,” said Zamira E Loebis, 49, also known as Tatap, a journalist and the only female member of the group. “It was all ice.
“And thanks to bringing and using a lot of them, I now feel sick every time I smell wet tissues,” she said, laughing.
The 10 professionals all had their own schedules to work around as they designed a training program. While jogging and medical check-ups were part of all their routines, some members of the group went trekking in the mountains in West Java every month to maintain their fitness.
Other group members took a different approach to training.
“I have classes to teach so it wasn’t possible for me to go climbing. I hired a personal assistant at the gym,” Tatap said.
Asked if members who smoked had to quit the habit, the answer was no.
“It would have been better if they could have stopped, but it was their choice. And it turned out that they did just fine,” said Manung, who gave up cigarettes nearly 15 years ago.
Even during the climb, members who smoked could puff at certain altitudes, based on an agreement the group had which allowed smokers to light up once they reached certain points on the climb.
The group began their adventure on Oct. 4, 2009. The journey, which consisted of 17 consecutive trekking days, began with an overnight stay in Bangkok. The following day they headed straight to Nepal’s capital, Katmandu.
From there, on a 15-seater plane, the group flew to Lukla, a town in eastern Nepal, and the most common starting point for trekking in the region.
The Lukla airport appeared dangerous.
“The strip was short and right there at its end is a ravine. It was scary,” Tatap said.
Assisted by four local guides and five porters, the group began the trek, with Lukla as both its start and end point.
“But we chose a route that was not normally taken by other climbers to get to the Everest region,” said 55-year-old Syamsyirwan, also known as Ichien. “And that meant longer trekking days.”
Normally, the trek to the Everest Base Camp is made by taking a right turn at Namche Bazar, which is located at an altitude of 3,450 meters.
“But we took the left turn to Gokyo Peak en route to the Everest Base Camp,” said Agung Sutiastoro, who at 38 was one of the youngest members of the group.
The path they took from Lukla was via Jorsale, then up to Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Machermo, Gokyo and Gokyo Ri. Half the group then continued on to Dragnag, Chola Pass, Dzonglha, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Kalapatthar, Everest Base Camp, Dingboche, Phungi Thanga, Monjo and back to Lukla.
After Gokyo, Agung said, five people decided to go down back to Lukla for health reasons, while the rest continued the journey.
The final destination the other five were eager to reach was Everest Base Camp.
Along the way, Agung made a sudden decision to go even higher, to Island Peak, which sits at 6,189 meters. So at Dingboche, after they had reached Everest Base Camp, he separated from the other four members. Taking a guide and a porter, it took him an extra three days to get there and back. The others went on without him.
“I just felt that I could go further. And also, because I was already there in the Himalayas, I thought, why not?” he said.
Before they began, the group was aware of the risks of acute mountain sickness, also known as altitude sickness, which usually begins between 4,000 and 5,000 meters. AMS symptoms may include a shortage of breath, vomiting and severe headaches.
“You lose your appetite and you become very sensitive, thus get annoyed easily,” Manung said. “We experienced that, although we’ve been friends for decades.”
Members of the group also suffered other symptoms, such as headaches and loss of appetite, but no one became seriously ill.
Despite the altitude sickness, the journey was the most wonderful any of them had been on, Manung said.
“We witnessed the greatness of Mother Nature. The views were so amazing that we took a great amount of photos.
“We had a hard time selecting the pictures for the book we’re currently making for ourselves about our journey.”
Next on the list for the group is trekking in the majestic Anapurnas, also in Nepal.
“But we might have to change the name of our group as we won’t be 50 anymore by the time we get there,” Manung joked. “Maybe it will become [email protected]”
Having trekked in the Himalayas, they achieved one important goal. They proved that 50 is just a number and not a barrier to doing the things they love.
Although Manung did not make it to the Everest Base Camp, he said he was happy with the trip.
“For me, personally, it was an achievement,” he said.
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LG to Release Its X Series Phones Soon. (X cam and X screen)
Just as we look forward toward Mobile World Congress next, LG chooses to use this medium to make known it latest X series phone; X cam and X screen.
The phones are not just about building smartphones; it is about offering the customer the option of paying for what they need. Yes.
This series of phones is in a mid-class on the range of phones but has a feature that is outstanding which are the cameras.
There is a whole lot of wisdom in this phone as it gives users the option of paying for features the want in a phone.
Just as mentioned earlier, these two phones were built specifically for a camera with less emphasis on other features that come with day to day smartphone.
Is for those that need a high-end phone with less of those bells and whistles that come with a Smartphone but with a smart camera with an advanced display.
The camera was made an exceptional feature on these phones. You can call these phones ‘Specialist’ phones.
X Cam Features (X cam and X screen)
The X cam phone came with an advance double sports camera at the rear of the phone making it one of the most advanced experiences you can get from a mass-tier Smartphone.
Other features are; a 5.2 inch FHD In-cell touch display screen, 13 megapixel and a 5 megapixel rear cameras, 1.14 GHx octa-core processor, and RAM is 2 GB.
X Screen Features (X cam and X screen))
This phone came with ‘Always on’ Second Screen that is LG premium V10 is commonly known with.
Other features include; a 4.93 inch DH In-cell Touch display and another 1.76 inches LCD secondary screen display, 13 MP rear camera, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, and RAM of 2 GB.
“Everyone has a favorite Smartphone
The feature,” in the words of Juno Cho, President and CEO
of LG Electronics Mobile Communications
Company on the new devices. “At LG, we
think there’s room for devices that do one
thing very well and that customers
shouldn’t have to pay for features that
they don’t want. At the end of the day,
we’re committed to offering consumers
The lunch of this phones is expected shortly in no distance time in Europe, Asia and the in the US market.


The equipment from Mathew Stanley’s Equipment guide is being rebalanced to hold accurate values based on the equipment stats.
This balance will give GM’s the ability to customize weaponry and armour.
This change will alter the base value of currency as all prices have risen to accommodate the new equipment.
Changes for consumables and general equipment are still in the workings.
Premise of changes:
Weapons will now do Dmg based off calibre of ammo fired, and type of weapons, but will vary based on burst/clip and range.
Energy weapons, and Double barrelled Shotguns will now use a new “Multi” shot parameter, allowing for more powerful single shots at increased AP cost.
Ammo prices directly Vary based on damage dealt. (average dice Dm =2x bonus Dmg)
Weapons use base ammo pricing multiplied by types and mods to calculate costs.
Armor values are based on Base Armor, Multiplied by mods.
Min Str values based on stats of the weapon.
Weight of Armor Based on stats of Armor and base Material.


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a-ha Announced For Live At The Marquee
A brand new Live At The Marquee announcement has been made
The iconic Norwegian trio a-ha are set to perform Live at the Marquee Cork on 12th June 2018 as part of their Electric Summer 2018 Tour performing some of their biggest hits.
a-ha are globally one of the most iconic pop bands to hail from the 1980s. The multi-Platinum selling Norwegian trio are composed of lead vocalist Morten Harket, guitarist Pal Waaktaar-Savoy and keyboardist Magne Furuholmen. Widely regarded as true pioneers of both music and video technology to arise during the mid-80s, they are perhaps best known for their huge and instantly recognisable hit Take on Me which made Number One internationally, matched by their single The Sun Always Shines on TV – both of which were fruit of their best-selling debut album Hunting High and Low, released in 1985. The trio have gone on to release ten studio and two live albums plus their latest highly acclaimed MTV Unplugged album. Loyal MTV fans have year on year voted Take on Me in their ‘Top 10 Best Music Videos’.
The 2018 Electric Summer Tour will see the pop idols do what they do best, performing their hearts out to highly appreciative fans, and by contrast to the latest acoustic album, will see them bring a full electric set to carefully selected UK venues - promising their biggest hits and of course new material.
The trio will be joined by a full new band for what is set to be a stellar summer evening playlist.
Tickets will go on sale this Thursday 7th December at 9am from www.ticketmaster.ie
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A state senator, a doctor and a tattoo artist walk into the state house…
Do Massachusetts tattoo regulations need retouching?
For many getting their first tattoo, it might come as a shock that in Massachusetts the legal tattoo industry is little older than a decade. Between 1962 and 2000, Massachusetts was one of a handful of states that banned tattooing after hepatitis outbreaks and unsanitary tattoo businesses sparked public-health concerns.
But in October 2000, as pressure to legalize the trade grew among the general public and the state legislature, State Superior Court Judge Barbara Rouse ruled that the ban violated free-speech rights afforded to residents in both the U.S. Constitution and the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights.
Almost immediately, Massachusetts’ piercing emporiums – where local tattoo artists did what little body modification work they were legally allowed to do during the ban years – became legal tattoo parlors. Other shops popped up as one of the country’s fastest rising industries finally returned to Massachusetts as an above-ground economy.
In 1999 as it became clear that times were changing, then-State Representative David Tuttle (R-Barre) proposed a bill that would legalize and license tattooing.
“This ban is going to get overturned. We need regulations in place,” he says of his thought process 13 years ago. “If there was no regulation in place then you could have shops popping up everywhere, which you did.”
The state could hardly keep up, and soon it became clear that the demand soon outpaced government readiness. The Attorney General’s Office and Department of Public Health, at the time, established emergency regulations on tattooing, but according to at least one doctor, tattoo artist and state senator, those regulations were hardly comprehensive. Currently, according to a DPH spokesman, each city and town has regulatory authority over tattoo accessibility, while the DPH maintains baseline standards for cleanliness.
Suzanne Condon, DPH’s Director of the Bureau of Environmental Health, says the department’s guidelines were “meant as a technical assist” for municipalities because “we knew that this burden was falling on them” to regulate.
Tuttle says he hasn’t stayed current on tattoo regulations since, but says he’s surprised they haven’t been addressed in the decade since the law changed.
(PHOTO: Joe Peterson of Zaza Ink. Credit: JAMIE IVINS PHOTOGRAPHY)
Especially in the wake of the town of Webster’s board of health decision that 14 year olds, with parental consent, could get tattoos, Senator Harriette Chandler (D-Worcester), facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Stuart Bentkover and Joe Peterson, owner of West Boylston tattoo parlor Zaza Ink, see an industry in Massachusetts in need of more oversight. The three taped an episode of Chandler’s WCCA television show, Beacon Hill Chat, last Friday.
Each has their own perspective: Peterson says with little regulation comes little responsibility for tattoo artists to have qualifications to shoot ink into clients’ flesh. Bentkover says patients come to him for tattoo removal, not fully understanding the consequences of a painful procedure that has no guarantees about its effectiveness, while all three worry about the town-by-town regulation of age limits.
“That affects the whole state,” says Peterson of Webster’s “ridiculous” decision, “because you don’t have to live in Webster to get tattooed in Webster.”
As part of legislation that the three are working on together, their main concern is seeing the state’s Department of Public Health create essentially a tattoo oversight board (with tattoo artists on it) that would regulate the industry, meaning more inspections, more rules for opening a business and less involvement from individual cities and towns. Benkover wants more rules expanded to those using tattoo removal lasers, as he says tattoo parlors across the state already perform the surgical procedure on patients without proper medical training or licensing.
“It’s painful. It’s not just a walk in the park. It’s a serious medical procedure,” Bentkover says of laser removal, equating it to a second degree burn. Not to mention it doesn’t always work; certain colors can’t be removed (such as white or turquoise).
“Travesties will walk in the door and I have to say, ‘I can’t help you, I’m sorry.’” Among further industry regulations, Bentkover would also like some expanded among the medical community. For example, he wants a requirement that whenever a tattoo removal laser is in use, a physician supervisor has to be in the room.
For Peterson, the story is personal. Once doing underground tattoo work on friends and family when it was a banned practice in the state, he now travels to 22 states to show off and hone his craft. “I was pleasantly surprised when I found out I could just open a shop,” once tattooing was legalized. The downside, he says, is that there’s little control over this – a tattoo apprentice fired at one shop, for instance, can just open up their own place down the street with nary an inquiry from health regulators.
In the end, he sees it as a positive for the tattoo industry, one that will bring more respect and legitimacy to the craft of tattoo artistry.
“We’re seeing [tattoo culture] evolve. Now it’s legal, now there are people to train you,” Peterson says, noting that the more the industry is regulated, the more legitimacy it’ll receive. He takes pride in continued practicing and education, his consultation with each client, and his discretion to turn away business if he deems a request unsafe or unethical.
Justin Buduo, an artist at Shrewsbury Street’s Piercing Emporium, hadn’t heard of Peterson’s planned changes, but welcomed them. (Similarly, he also criticized Webster’s decision, calling it “absolutely ridiculous.”)
The only drawback, in Buduo’s opinion, is that it could drive more artists underground, especially those whose credentials won’t earn them a license to operate a tattoo gun. That’s not a particularly new issue though, as both Buduo and Peterson say they spend a significant portion of time “covering up” shoddy ink.
Chandler says she was approached by Bentkover about tougher regulations on the industry first, but she asked him to find a tattoo artist before she’d start considering any changes. (Bentkover says he found Peterson through either a Worcester Mag or Boston Globe article.)
“We want that profession to be safe and we want that profession to have safeguards,” Chandler says. “The fact that it’s done town-by-town is the real danger.”
“I think the DPH always likes uniformity in the inspection world,” says the department’s Condon.
Both Peterson and Bentkover say they’re prepared to testify at the state house if needed. And while Peterson says most in his industry call for less regulation, he’s had some encouragement – including from people in other states looking at similar causes.
“Somebody needs to stand up and point out the flaws in the system,” he says.

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy rejected speculation over the future of the euro on Thursday, adding that France and Germany were committed to the common European currency.
"To those who would bet against the euro, watch out for your money because we are fully determined to defend the euro," Sarkozy told delegates at the World Economic Forum in Davos. "Mrs. Merkel and I will never - do you hear me, never - let the euro fail."
Sarkozy urged the audience to consider the importance of European economic integration in a social and historical context.
"You have to understand, the euro is Europe. And Europe is 60 years of peace. We will never allow the euro to be destroyed."
Private sector support
Earlier at the forum, several leading executives argued that the euro was a success despite the problems it currently faces.
Eckhard Cordes, chief executive of the Metro Group - one of the largest retailers in the world - said Germany's export boom was directly linked to the common currency.
"Without the euro we would have seen a significant appreciation of the deutschmark," Cordes said during a panel discussion. "Germany has dramatically increased its competitiveness."
The CEO of investment banking giant JP Morgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, described the EU as "one of the greatest human endeavors of all time."
He said he supported European efforts to avoid a Greek debt default because the consequences of such a failure would be unpredictable.
"It would be too risky," Dimon said. "I think they are doing the right thing."
The other side of the coin
On Wednesday billionaire investor George Soros told reporters in Davos that Europe could split in two, as powerful economies such as Germany and France leave the weaker periphery behind.
"Europe could potentially fall apart because of this two-speed Europe," he said.
Prominent American economist Nouriel Roubini told the forum that Europe's debt crisis threatened to spread from Greece and Ireland to Portugal, Belgium and Spain.
Roubini, also known as 'Dr. Doom', said the 750-billion-euro rescue fund set up by the International Monetary Fund and the European Union would not be able to prevent such a collapse.
"Spain is too big to fail, but it is also too big to save," he said.
While many delegates at the forum argued that more funds need to be put aside for the European safety net, others clearly supported the position of the German government and say the existing rescue fund is big enough.
"I think it's reasonable to tie aid to concrete expectations rather than simply throw cash around," Deutsche Telekom Chief Executive Rene Obermann told Deutsche Welle. "In the long term, that will do more to promote stability than jumping in without any conditions."
Author: Sam Edmonds, Davos
Editor: Nicole Goebel

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HARARE – Members of Parliament (MPs) received between US$30 000 and US$40 000 each in sitting allowances after Treasury released US$4.5 million last week.
The MPs had not received their sitting allowances since the 8th Parliament was sworn in after the 2013 elections. However, Treasury still needs to disburse money to cover the arrears for accommodation allowances for legislators whose constituencies are outside Harare. The MPs get paid half the rates for hotel accommodation. Norton Legislator Temba Mliswa said that what was left was for the legislators to receive housing stands.
Said Mliswa in Parliament last week,
My point of order, first of all, is to thank you for ensuring that we got our money into our accounts.
It is only proper that when you do good, we must also recognise the good. We know that before we actually had a break, I did bring the issue of our allowances being outstanding and you did promise us.
You did certainly guarantee us that you would ensure that we get our allowances. I would like to thank you for that. The only outstanding issue is really not your baby, but it is the stands. We hope that the Minister of Local Government can equally move quicker to ensure that we also get our stands.
On a number of occasions, debate in parliament had to be stopped after legislators demanded the settlement of their allowances.
An official who spoke to the Chronicle said:
The only MPs with outstanding money are those that should be paid accommodation allowances for not staying in Parliament booked hotels. This applies to MPs whose constituencies are outside Harare, but might have residences in the capital and might not need accommodation from Parliament.
They help us a lot in saving costs in accommodation because we will pay them half of what it costs for a night in a hotel.


Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) pitched a plan to build an NFL stadium in Los Angeles. Rival development company, Majestic Realty, is already lobbying to build a stadium in City of Industry, but AEG’s plan would place the stadium smack-dab in the middle of Downtown Los Angeles, right next to the Staples Center in L.A. Live. The price tag? It could reach one billion dollars by the time all is said and done. For the plan, AEG would demolish the West Hall of the L.A. Convention Center to build a stadium to hold up to 78,000 seats. AEG’s President and CEO Tim Leiweke is urging the L.A. City Council to consider the plan – he says the project will create 20 to 30 thousand new jobs and bring in revenue through tourism and commerce. But he’s proposing that the city issue a $350 million bond to pay for a new West Hall, a parking lot, and debt. Leiweke says if tax revenues failed to repay the bond, AEG would cover the shortfall. Council members expressed concerns about the bond and $450 million still owed on the Convention Center, as well as the impact such a large stadium would have on L.A.’s already terrible traffic. Leiweke dismissed those concerns as well. So is it all worth it? Could an NFL stadium be the answer to the City of Angels' budget woes, or would the cons outweigh the pros? And if the proposal does go anywhere, L.A. would still need a team...
Matt “Money” Smith, host of the “Petros & Money Show” on Fox Sports Radio, heard locally in L.A. on AM570 KLAC
Andrew Zimbalist, Robert A.Woods professor of economics at Smith College; writes and consults in the sports industry; author of Circling the Bases: Essays on the Challenges and Prospects of the Sports Industry
Tim Rutten, columnist, Los Angeles Times


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Management has made several upper level position consolidations. However, in order to increase sustainability and lower turnover, moves should be made in an attempt to offer more advancement opportunities.

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Before entering the village, the sunken tracks edged with dry stone low walls, the fountains or the small sources carefully restored sharpen our curiousity and invite us to carry on walking.
You are then entering a typical small village of the Limousin montain of great architectural quality. Here, everything has been restored, enhances, flowered with care and harmony : beautiful granit houses, scattered small heritage – bread ovens, farm buildings such as chicken coops, pigsties, kilns – which bears witness of agricultural past, but also ancient practice (wash house, wells…) and the village layout (organisation, geographic exposition prefered on the hillside…).
While crossing it, the inhabitants will be pleased to talk to you and tell you about their haven of peace which they chose to enhance collectively and makes it today a picturesque village on Millevaches Regional Natural Park.
Source: PAH, Brunagères rocks leaflet, Millevaches Regional Natural Park.

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South Korean KBS Drama Award winning Nam Gung-min, also known as Namgoong Min is famous for starring in such popular television dramas as My Lovely Family, My Rosy Life and Can You Hear My Heart?. Most recently, his name has become more widely known than ever when he starred as Jay Kwon Ford in the hugely successful television series The Girl Who Sees Smells. Throughout his career, he has earned several awards and nominations, especially, a Popularity Award and New Star of the Year Award.
Nam Gung-min graduated from Chung-Ang University with a degree of Mechanical Engineering but he decided to join the Korean entertainment industry in 2001 under the management of 935 Entertainment. He first made his public appearance in Bungee Jumping of Their Own as Kim Sung-chul. In 2002, he continued to starr in Bad Guy and in Television series Dae Bak Family.
In 2015, he was rumored to secretly date actress Hong Jin Young.

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text: MADISON >> A former local police officer is facing workers\u2019 compensation fraud charges following an investigation after he was allegedly seen at a gym lifting heavy weights while out of work due to a hand injury, according to a release from the state Division of Criminal Justice. Robert Zeidenberg, 48, of Woodbridge, was arrested Monday by inspectors from the Workers\u2019 Compensation Fraud Control Unit in the office of the chief state\u2019s attorney. Zeidenberg is charged with one count each of workers\u2019 compensation fraud and perjury. \u201cAccording to the arrest warrant affidavit, Zeidenberg received his regular salary while supposedly unable to fulfill his regular duties as a Madison police officer because of a work-related injury he reported suffering on July 3, 2015,\u201d the release said. According to the release, \u201cWhile out of work, [Zeidenberg] was seen working out at a Hamden fitness center lifting heavy weights when his injury had supposedly rendered him even unable to drive, the warrant states. He resigned from the Madison Police Department in November, the warrant states.\u201d A complaint was filed by the Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency, which provides workers\u2019 compensation coverage to municipalities, including Madison, the release said. Zeidenberg said he injured the fingers on his left hand when he tossed his duty bag into his cruiser at the beginning of his shift on July 3. Sergeant Bryan Baxter reported Zeidenberg\u2019s left hand was starting to become swollen. Sergeant Kimberly Lauria filled out a first report of injury which Zeidenberg signed before driving himself to Middlesex Hospital Clinic in Essex, according to the arrest warrant affidavit. Zeidenberg was given X-rays and a note to stay out of work for four days. He was also fitted with a forearm splint. It was during this time Zeidenberg started getting temporary total disability payments, which continued paying him his full salary, according to his arrest warrant affidavit. On July 14, Zeidenberg had a follow-up visit with Dr. Lawrence Benson, who released the officer to modified duty and gave him a medical restriction of no driving and no use of his left arm. Zeidenberg was subject to an activity check as CIRMA contracted the investigative firm Hettrick, Cyr, and Associates, according to the warrant. Zeidenberg was allegedly videotaped by the investigative firm driving to Edge Fitness Club in Hamden and lifting weights for 38 minutes on July 18. According to the warrant, Zeidenberg was observed doing multiple exercises, including seated lat pull downs and wide grip seated rows where he used almost the entire stack of weight on the machine. The next day, on July 19, he was back at the fitness center and lifted weights for 50 minutes. Zeidenberg did a seated shoulder press on the smith machine with two 45-pound plates on each side of the bar. He also did standing front dumbbell raises and seated reverse machine flys, according to the warrant. On July 20, Zeidenberg saw an occupational therapist, Patrycia Pedzinska, who said he rated his pain as nine on a scale to 10 while attempting motion or use. The warrant said she noted per the doctor that, \u201cthe orthotic was to be worn for three weeks at all times except during gentle active range of motion\/home exercise program,\u201d according to the arrest warrant affidavit. Pedzinska also noted that Zeidenberg said he was experiencing significant issues with daily living activities and work duties due to the inability to make a fist. Zeidenberg was videotaped driving himself to Edge to lift weights on July 24. He returned to the gym on July 26 and lifted weights and did so again on Aug. 22. Zeidenberg also carried his gym bag in his left hand, went grocery shopping after and carried his shopping basket in his left hand. He was not wearing the orthodic forearm splint, according to the warrant On Aug. 24, Zeidenberg was deposed under oath where he said he \u201chad trouble with fine motor skills such as tying his shoes, buttoning his shirt and shaving,\u201d according to the warrant The warrant said he admitted going to the gym, but said, \u201che had only been doing cardio, tanning and some socializing.\u201d When asked if he was followed the driving restrictions he said, \u201cat times no. I actually had to drive myself when I had no ride to get to a doctor or get medicine.\u201d He was asked when and how often he had to drive and he said, \u201cI can\u2019t remember. They were limited.\u201d On Sept. 3, Zeidenberg was videotaped again driving to the fitness center and lifting weights, according to the warrant. Zeidenberg was placed on administrative leave on Sept. 30 due to a pending internal affairs investigation. He resigned on Nov 30. In total, Zeidenberg allegedly collected Temporary Total Disability benefits from July 4 to 13; he also collected Temporary Partial Disability from July 14 to July 19 when he went on modified duty and again from July 27 until Sept. 29, according to his arrest warrant affidavit. The Madison police department issued the statement, via press release, \u201cThe Madison Police Department has worked tirelessly to regain the public trust following the indiscretions of a small group of officers of the past. In that light, the Madison Police Department fully supports the actions of the Workers\u2019 Compensation Fraud Control Bureau and the arrest of any public servant who violates the public trust. As an organization, we look forward to the speedy and just resolution of this matter.\u201d Zeidenberg was released on a promise to appear Dec. 29 in New Haven court.


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"Akebono Blue" is so called because it is built upon the akebono scale common in traditional Japanese music (albeit with a bluesy twist here), and it was inspired by my female coyote character, Blue, who has both Japanese and American origins. With this new tune, I now finally have a theme song for all of my characters! :) The instruments featured here include my dizi, harmonica, Rav drum, and bodhrán.
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Not matter what you think of the political views of the New York Times, you have to admit that their chefs know how to make a tasty meal. The NYT Cooking app may be suitable for people who have very little time to cook, and for people who consider themselves beginners. It may be worth staying away from their more exotic meals and sticking to the guides on how to make food we all recognize and enjoy.

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River View edges Colts' in pitchers' duel
BYESVILLE – For the second time this season, the Meadowbrook High School baseball team, the first-place team in the Muskingum Valley League Small School Division, took on the first-place team in the MVL Big School Division.
Unfortunately, the Colts did not fare as well Thursday against River View as they did against Sheridan two weeks ago.
The state-ranked Black Bears (ninth in the coaches’ association poll) squeaked out a 1-0 victory scoring a single run in the top of the seventh inning to defeat the Colts.
It was Meadowbrook’s fifth one-run game in its last six games.
“I think our guys have gotten used to waiting around to the sixth or seventh inning to get the offense going, and I keep telling them that sooner or later, it’s going to come back to bite them,” Meadowbrook coach Sam Fondriest said. “That was the case today.”
The Black Bears, who put runners in scoring position in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings, finally scored in the top of the seventh.
Slater Sampsel drew a walk to lead off the inning and stole second to move into scoring position. Zach Balo followed with his third single of the game -- a line shot into right field that scored Sampsel with the game-winning run.
“We bunt at times, but because of the wind today, it almost felt like you were going to have to get two hits to score someone from second,” River View coach Jesse Smoulder said. “We do like to put pressure on the other team to make plays which is why we sent him home on that hit.”
River View almost added on an unneeded insurance run as Balo advanced to second when the ball was bobbled in right field and moved the third on a sacrifice bunt by Bryson Fry. Cal Shrimplin laid down another bunt but was unable to score Balo from third.
Austin Bahmer followed with a grounder to third that the Colts’ Josh Hupp fielded and threw to catcher Damen Launder to tag out Balo preventing any additional runs.
Meadowbrook pitcher Zach Hoop also worked out of a jam in the sixth, getting three consecutive groundouts after a lead off single; a jam in the fifth by striking out a Black Bear batter after giving up a lead-off single and a pair of sac bunts; and a bases-loaded jam in the fourth when left-fielder Cale Warner made a diving catch on a blooper down the line.
“It’s a shame. The kid only gives up six hits and holds them scoreless for six innings and pitched his tail off,” Fondriest said. “All around great game on the mound and I expect nothing less from him. That has been story of Zach Hoop on the mound this year."
Hoop scattered six hits in the game, striking out two and walking three.
River View pitcher Aaron Ward also had a strong performance. Ward surrendered only three hits in the shutout. He also struck out two and walked three.
“Aaron did a great job battling on the mound,” Smoulder said of his pitcher. “You could see by the way Hoop was pitching that we weren’t going to score many. Aaron settled down after that second inning.
“He throws the ball hard enough,” Smoulder continued. “He also has a lot of breaking stuff that moves. He has kind of a different arm angle, and he hides the ball really well. When he’s in the zone mixing his pitches, he is tough to hit”
Ward did seem to get stronger as the game progressed setting down the Colts in order in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings.
The closest Meadowbrook came to scoring was in the second. Austin Fox drew a walk and moved to second when Hupp also drew a base on balls. A batter later, Brady McManaway singled to right-center field, and Fox chugged around third and was headed for home with the go-ahead run until Black Bear center fielder Sampsel gunned him down at the plate.
“The kid's got to make a perfect throw to home plate and he made a perfect throw,” Fondriest said. “It was a bang-bang play.”
Smoulder agreed praising his center fielder and catcher on the play.
“Slater throws a guy out at the plate and Cal (Shrimplin) does a nice job holding onto the ball to make the tag,” Smoulder said. “That is tough to make the catch and get the tag.”
Easton Eibel, Aiden Reis and McManaway led the Colts offense with a single each.
“We’ve been in a funk offensively,” Fondriest said. “We haven’t been putting together good at bats, when we do get guys on base, we just aren’t coming through and executing.”
Balo led River Views offense with three singles including the lone RBI in the game. Brody Shrimplin recorded a pair of singles while Cal Shrimplin had the other Black Bear hit.
“That was a well-played game on both sides and an exciting game,” Smoulder said. “Both teams played good defense and both teams pitched well.”
NEXT – River View, now 11-2 and 8-2 in the MVL plays again Friday against Tri-Valley and plays Morgan on Saturday. Meadowbrook, now 10-3 and 7-2, plays at Linsly Friday and at Dover on Saturday.


The administration office for the five summer villages around Sylvan Lake will likely be moved in the next couple of months.
Sylvan Lake councillors, at their meeting Monday night, gave permission for the summer villages to buy a piece of property on Thevenaz Industrial Way for the summer villages administration office and public works shop.
The Municipal Government Act requires that a municipality that wishes to purchase land within another jurisdiction must first obtain written approval from the host council.
Phyllis Forsyth, chief administrative officer for the summer villages, said they have an conditional offer on a bay in a building and “hope to move forward quite quickly”. They’re hoping to close the deal by March 1st and then begin renovations. One of the other conditions of their offer is receiving approval for a development permit for renovations to the space from the town. Information provided to town councillors indicated the application would be presented at the Feb. 4 Municipal Planning Commission meeting.
The summer villages involved include Half Moon Bay, Norglenwold, Jarvis Bay, Birchcliff and Sunbreaker Cove.


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The top Republican budget writer in the state Senate is resigning his seat this week.
Earlier this month, state Sen. Joe Zarelli of Ridgefield announced he wouldn't run for re-election, but it was assumed he would finish out his term, which expires in December. However, on Tuesday Zarelli announced that Thursday will be his last day.
He says it was time for him to "start focusing on where I'm going next and to begin that journey."
Zarelli led a budget revolt in the state Senate this year that helped drive an overhaul in some state policies, such as curtailing early retirement benefits and requiring new rules for balanced budgets.
Zarelli's resignation will set in motion an appointment process to pick someone to replace him. County Republicans in the 18th Legislative District will recommend three names to county commissioners, who will ultimately appoint a replacement to the Senate to fill out the rest of Zarelli's term.
The 18th District boundaries now include parts of Cowlitz County, but on Jan. 1 the district will shrink and be contained only within Clark County. Cowlitz County Commission Chairman George Raiter, though, said his understanding is that Cowlitz officials will be involved in naming someone to replace Zarelli.
Whomever is named will serve until Dec. 6. Under the state constitution, if a state lawmaker resigns before his term is up, the winner in the general election is sworn in once the election is certified on Dec. 6.
State Rep. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, is now campaigning to replace Zarelli, as is Democratic candidate Ralph Schmidt.
Zarelli told The Columbian newspaper in Vancouver on Tuesday that Rivers is the obvious choice for the interim appointment. Choosing someone else to fill the position for just a few months "would make no sense, and it wouldn't serve the constituents well," Zarelli said.
Any appointee besides Rivers could not run for re-election because the deadline to file for candidacy has passed. However, if Rivers is selected, commissioner would have to replace her in the 18th District House seat. Republican Battle Ground City Councilman Adrian Cortes and Clark County Republican Party Chairman Brandon Vick are vying for that position.
Rivers said Zarelli's decision to leave office early came as a surprise.
Once Zarelli leaves Thursday, the county commissioners have 60 days to pick someone. If commissioners cannot reach a decision within the 60-day window, the governor then has 30 days to make the appointment.
Zarelli, 50, has represented the 18th District for the past 17 years, and he has been the Senate Republican's budget leader since 2004.
The Columbian and The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Liverpool face competition on deadline day in the race to sign Dutch international Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
The 21-year-old striker, who can also play as an attacking midfielder, has been linked with a string of clubs in the past month, with new Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson one of the favourites to bring the player to the Premier League.
However, the Daily Mail reports that Newcastle have joined the Reds in the chase for Van Wolfswinkel. Dutch sources suggest that the Toon have been monitoring the FC Utrecht hitman over the past fortnight, seeing the player score a vital hat-trick against Celtic in the Europa League.
The Merseyside outfit reportedly sent scouts to watch the player against Willem II, and were suitably impressed by the youngsters overall performance.
Touted as a star of the future in Holland, Van Wolfswinkel made the Eredivisie switch from Vitesse to Utrecht in 2009 on a free transfer. He has since flourished at the Stadion Galgenwaard, with 12 goals in nine appearances already this season. Ajax and PSV Eindhoven are also thought to be keen on the player.
At international level, the versatile youngster has represented his country at various levels before making his senior debut against Ukraine earlier this month.
The Daily Mirror reported last week that Newcastle were set to bid £8 million for the player, but the Dutch side were apparently expecting a bid from the Anfield club prior to the Magpies interest.
With less than 24 hours until the close of the transfer window, both sides face a battle if they want to land Van Wolfswinkel on deadline day.
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Hey guys!! Almost Christmas!! So for this one I used some water decals (not my favorite to use but anyways) the trees are from a Born Pretty stamping plate BP-L015 and used some Born Pretty stamping polish #12 (works great). The red Polish is Let Your Love Shine (Starlight), I love this red I used … More Let Your Love Shine & Ornament To Be Together
Week of Christmas nails continues…… We have some Pigment WOOT! We have Aurora Pigment from WhatsUp Nails, over two coats of Alpine Snow (Beautifuls). The silver is Vetro Silver Leaf, just like the gold leaf its pretty thick, I did two coats just to get a really good coverage. I used some nail vinyls to … More Merry Christmas! Alpine Snow, Let Your Love Shine, Vetro Silver Leaf & Aurora Pigment
Happy Halloween!!!! Well two more Halloween Nails!! Want to purchase? Click Here The first manicure I went Spooky! I attempted an ombre with I Cannoli Wear OPI (Venice) and Can Never Hut Up (Fiji) – didn’t turn out as well as I had hoped but it worked… I used WhatsUp Nails nail vinyls for the … More Happy Halloween!!!
Hi there!! Been a busy week! Anyways I have the latest trend here! Chrome!! WOOT! I got from Chrome powder from TwinkledT it’s called House of Mirrors.. I use a silicone brush and I scrub a layer into the tacky layer of my black polish (two coats), then I top the chrome with a no wipe … More Manicure Special Post: Chrome Pigment & Let Your Love Shine
Hello Lovelys, Don’t know where you are today but here we just got a snow storm!!! Looks like a snow globe out there… So perfect day to write blog posts… Anyways today I have Let your love shine (Starlight) which is a beautiful dark red sparkle polish. I used only 2 coats and its perfect. … More Manciure Monday: Let Your Love Shine & Five-and-Ten
It’s In The Cloud, Black Dress Not Optional (Tiffany), Center Of The You-Inverse (Starlight), Let Your Love Shine (Starlight), With glow in the darkpigment. Happy Halloween! So we have a Black Dress Not Optional with dripping blood (Let your love shine); i used a tiny dotting tool to apply the blood, a mummy (It’s In The … More Manicure Monday: Halloween 2016!
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Hello!!! Wow Guys the Starlight Collection… Wowzers… These are pretty awesome… Only a couple of reds (I Know SHOCKING!); however I think OPI has a new favorite color… Silver! or metallics with glitter… I know they aren’t a favorite of alot of people but I think these look pretty cool. This collection had absolutely NO … More 2015 Holiday: Starlight Collection


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Is the Bible about how to live or about the one who lived for you? Is it about a list of rules to obey or about the only one who was ever perfectly obedient to God? Is it a guide book on how to live in a fallen world or a news cast containing the good news that Jesus has come to save us from our sins?
You see that’s what is at stake here! How will you view the scriptures? Is it about what God has done or what you must do!
Don’t you see? It is about what God has done! The gospel, the good news of the kingdom of Heaven, is about what Christ has done for us. He has taken our sin. He has born our transgressions. He has suffered the wrath of God in our place and he has risen from the grave.
Now we must hear. We must understand. We cannot miss the message. We simply turn to Him. We look to Him who bore our iniquity and shame. We must embrace Him. We must surrender. We must turn to trust in Him. We must walk in Grace.
Thank you for saving me. Thank you that I am counted righteous by the work of Christ. Thank you that your Bible is the message of what you have done for me in Christ. I will live in your grace.
Heads up to those of you following along.
I’ll be back Monday in another book of the Bible. I’ll be taking a slightly different approach. I’ll read each day until something strikes me. I may read only a few verses from the previous day or I may read a few chapters. Each post will be around 150 to 300 word meditation with a brief prayer. I’ll also post references to 3 passages of scripture that I’m praying through that day. I read one passage in the morning, one at noon, and one in the evening. I’ll post the references. Feel free to look them up and pray along.
If you haven’t caught on yet I do not post devotional thoughts on Sundays or Thursdays. I’m still in the word, but I choose to reflect on the Sunday message my pastor preaches and the Wednesday night message that I deliver.

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Two roads diverged on a city hill.
I really wasn’t sorry I could not take either of them.
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This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Sedalia Police Department
8:09 p.m.: Christian Alexander Crum, 19, of the 1300 block of South Kentucky Avenue was arrested at his residence after he reportedly assaulted his parents.
10:23 p.m.: Edgar Alfonso Gonzalez Perez, 21, address unknown was arrested in the 1500 block of West Third Street on charges of driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, operating a motor vehicle on a highway without a valid license. Perez reportedly struck a parked car and then proceeded to hit a light pole.
2:37 p.m.: A report of theft by stealing of a car dolly was taken in the 700 block of West Main Street.
10:45 a.m.: A report of theft by stealing of a bicycle was taken in the 1500 block of West Third Street at the Liberty Park Pool.
7:05 p.m.: A report of destruction of property of a shattered window was reported in the 400 block of West 16th Street.
8:02 p.m.: A hit-and-run accident was reported in the 1400 block of South Sneed Avenue. An estimated $1,000 was done to the victims right quarter panel.
— Compiled by Tim Epperson


US officials are seeking to discuss a Defense Department proposal this month to close regulatory openings that have allowed China’s SMIC to purchase critical US technology.
- Officials in the US Commerce Department are making effort to block the Defense Department’s plan.
- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) was included on a US blacklist last year due to links to the Chinese military.
- In the upcoming months, US officials are set to add more Chinese technology firms to the Commerce Department’s list and to the Treasury list banning US investment.
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a new law banning imports from China’s Xinjiang region on concerns of forced labor.
SMIC down -0.71%Source: Reuters


The M113A3 is an excellent heavy transport for up to eight infantry units. With its respectable speed, strong resistance to enemy fire and M2 Browning machine gun, you can use it to reinforce your front line or assist a main assault force against infantry without any risk of losing troops on the way. Additionally, it provides a decent anti-infantry option thanks to the M2 Browning MG. Moreover, since it is considerably more armored than the Bradley, it can also be used to draw some fire from heavier weapons for Bradleys to deal their damage.
Trying to go directly through enemy defenses to breach their line and drop troops behind is also a viable option.
An infantry unit that is selected will load into the M113. Ability cannot be preformed if all the M113's transport slots are full.
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By instead pressing the V key and designating a location on the map, the M113 will first move to that indicated location and unload there. Ability cannot be preformed if all the M113's transport slots are empty.
- Eugen Systems, Atari, Act of War: Direct Action. March 15, 2005
- M2A3 Bradley - Another DEFCON 3 vehicle
- Stryker ICV - Task Force Talon counterpart
- BTR-80 - Consortium counterpart


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Music duo Majesty Palm takes the definition of electronic pop to the next level with uplifting synths, dreamy guitars, and stunning vocals.
Heather Christie dedicates her new EP ‘Culminate’ to the birth of her first child using mesmerizing melodies and wavy vocals.
King Kismet delivers the message of never losing hope with a powerful euphoric future bass release called ‘Catching Fire’.
‘Don’t Need Much’ by Emily Parish is one of those calming and harmonious songs that makes your mind wander off to escape reality.
Guthrie Galileo’s latest release ‘Tender’ is a beautiful emotional rhythm spiced with Latin-style percussion and a glowing guitar lead.
Dax teams up with Snow Tha Product to convey the message to stay true to yourself with their release ‘A Lot At Stake’.


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Leave the shower head in a bowl of distilled vinegar for one hour to loosen mineral deposits. It is also common to find flow restrictors with various nozzle settings, enabling you to use a fine mist, for example, along with various other alternatives to a traditional straight out water flow. Commonly found on certain irrigation systems, bidets, hose-threaded faucet spouts and sill cocks. Having the option for filtered sink faucet supply valve water or filtered instant hot water has been an upgrade in our kitchen that I will now need to have in every place I live in going forward. The faucet features a dual-function spiral pull-down spray head for aerated flow or powerful spray. We have just replaced your old lavatory faucet with a new one.
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Available exclusively in our Brizo showroom in Orlando, Brizo products are more than just fittings; they're inspired pieces of art. Most faucets are chrome-plated brass, and abrasive materials could scratch the plating off; plus in many cases, once the health department sees that brass appearing on your faucet, they'll want you to replace it. You're not replacing the entire faucet, but you will need some unique parts and special tools. Wished I watched this before other instructions that did not mention about the seat. Used one of these as a kid to rinse shampoo out of my hair in an old cast iron clawfoot bath tub. In 2006, Hansgrohe received a wide collection of design awards such as the iF Product Design award for the ShowerArc, as well as Chicago Athenaeum's Good Design Award for its Raindance AIR showerheads and handshowers. That should enable you to pull the handle off, and if you're lucky there will still be enough of the screw protruding from the mount wall kitchen black faucet stem to let you remove it with pliers.
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Our ‘Stained Roses’ Kurta Set portrays the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia, that brings along an unusual mix of emotions of love with anger! With it’s intense yet beautiful shade, this one is for all those days when looking back comes along with sweetest hellos and the hardest goodbyes.
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Yo Guppy just broke below a consolidation!
Feeling a bit of FOMO from all the anti-risk moves?
Here are levels you should watch out for if you’re betting on more losses for the pound and more gains for the yen:
In case you were too busy plotting your start-of-month trading goals, you should know that credit ratings agency Fitch just downgraded the U.S.’ sovereign credit grade from AAA to AA+.
While this won’t give “DEFAULT!!!” vibes, it may limit the demand for U.S. assets and USD.
Of course, the news that the world’s largest economy has been downgraded isn’t sitting well with risk takers so far today.
The 100 and 200 SMAs on the 15-minute charts have also turned lower and could soon turn bearish with a crossover.
If the risk averse trading environment continues, or if traders stay away from GBP-related assets ahead of this week’s BOE decision, then GBP/JPY could maintain its bearish momentum.
GBP/JPY could break below its current consolidation at S2 (182.23) and head for the 181.90 previous area of interest.
A bit of intraday profit-taking, however, could also push GBP/JPY to revisiting the S1 (182.64) Pivot Point and broken range areas before more bears step in.
Watch how GBP/JPY interacts with the Pivot Point levels and the broken range support and resistance zones to get clues on the pair’s next direction!
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(C) Reuters. Merck vs. Sanofi: Which Pharmaceutical Stock is a Better Buy?
While the pharmaceutical industry’s upside potential based on its role in saving many lives from the deadly coronavirus virus is gradually diminishing, the continuing efforts of pharma companies in finding cures for critical diseases should keep driving the industry’s growth, with rising demand from an aging population. Despite huge industry competition, recent developments made by Merck (MRK) and Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) are likely to boost their growth substantially. But let’s find out which of these stocks is a better buy now.Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) offers health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies and consumer care products. The company operates through two segments–Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. Its products are marketed directly and through its joint ventures to drug wholesalers and retailers, hospitals, government agencies and managed health care providers.
Sanofi (SNY) is a healthcare company based in France that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets therapeutic solutions internationally. The company operates through three segments–Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, and Consumer Healthcare. It also develops cardiovascular, thrombosis, metabolic disorder, central nervous system, and oncology medicines and drugs.
Because COVID-19 is almost under control in several countries, the pharmaceutical industry, which garnered significant attention because of its role in fighting the virus, may have little additional upside to offer investors based on COVID-19 related products and solutions. However, the continuing efforts of pharma companies in finding cures for other critical diseases should keep driving the industry’s growth. Consequently, the global pharmaceuticals market is expected to grow at an 8% CAGR to hit $1.70 trillion by 2025.
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The skinny rings of ancient giant sequoias and foxtail pines hold a lesson that Californians are learning once again this winter: It can get very dry, sometimes for a single parched year, sometimes for withering decades.
Drought has settled over the state like a dusty blanket, leaving much of the landscape a dreary brown. Receding reservoirs have exposed the ruins of long-forgotten towns. Some cities are rationing supplies and banning outdoor watering. Many growers are expecting no irrigation deliveries from the big government water projects that turned the state's belly into the nation's produce market.
Recent storms in Northern California and forecasts of more to come in the next week or two have lessened fears that this drought will break records as the worst in modern times. But it is unlikely to end soon, highlighting the vulnerability of the state's water supply.
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Even when nature behaves, there are too many water demands for them all to be satisfied.
"California is running out of options to deal with the fact that it has basically been relying on more water than it has long-term access to," warned David Hayes, a former U.S. Interior Department official who was the Obama administration's point man on Western water issues during the president's first term.
"It's like reality is closing in on California," Hayes said.
A decade ago the state agreed to stop using more than its share of Colorado River water, cutting an important Southland supply. So much water is diverted from the watersheds of the state's two largest rivers, the Sacramento and San Joaquin, that their common delta is on the brink of ecological collapse, triggering environmental restrictions on delta exports.
Agriculture chronically pumps more water out of Central Valley aquifers than man or nature puts back. During droughts like this, growers suck up even more groundwater, compounding the problem. The state's acreage of almond and other nut and vine crops has ballooned, hardening the demand for irrigation supplies during dry spells.
A warming climate is shrinking the Sierra Nevada snowpack that acts as a natural reservoir. And although it is unclear exactly how climate change will affect precipitation levels in California, rising temperatures mean farm fields and suburban yards will dry out more quickly.
"I think that any prudent — fill in the blank — businessperson, governmental official, citizen, farmer would be thinking about how they can use less water" in the future, Hayes said.
Then there is California's annual rain and snowfall, which go up and down like a yo-yo.
"From a climate perspective, we've been here before," Martin Hoerling, a federal research meteorologist, said last week at a drought forum in Sacramento. "We shouldn't be surprised."
The state dried out like a prune in 1976-77 and before that in 1924, the most parched periods in the modern record. And ancient tree-ring records show that during the last millennium, conditions have at times been even worse.
Take the year 1580, which left the narrowest growth ring — or none at all — in the California trees that University of Arizona scientist David Meko used to reconstruct a 1,000-year history of stream flow in the Sacramento River Basin, the source of much of the state's water supply.
"You see things like 1580 — hey, this can happen," said Meko, who also detected periods of low river flow that lasted decades.
"We've given away more than nature provides," said Peter Gleick, an internationally recognized water expert and president of the Pacific Institute, an Oakland-based think tank.
"I think the current drought opens the door to a real conversation about fundamental changes in California water policy," Gleick said.
He ticked off what he considers the state's spendthrift water ways: California still has too many inefficient dishwashers, toilets and washing machines. Roughly 40% of the state's farmland uses wasteful flood irrigation, in which water flows by gravity down open ditches or across fields.
The state also has too many thirsty lawns, he said. Water for most people is too cheap. Most troubling to Gleick and many other experts: California doesn't regulate the use of groundwater, putting it at odds with most other Western states.


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Driemo – Pano
The talented Malawian singer and songwriter Driemo has come through with a new song titled “Pano.”
When Shafie Phiri took on the persona Driemo, he pledged to give his best to his fans. We can attest to the fact that he has done all that and more. Driemo has just gifted fans his first single of the year.
The multi-award winning artist signed under Van Ngongo Entertainment released the EP titled “Love Letter” last year. The project housed nine tracks and featured contributions from Top Tick. He also dropped the songs “Mojo,” “Compensation,” “No Insurance,” and “Weni Weni.” The songs have all been well-received.
The Malawian star is back on the scene with another beautiful entry. He titled the song “Pano” and laced his beautiful vocals on it. Check the new song out below to listen to it. Also, add it to a playlist of your choice this weekend.

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Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Reghaia, Algeria
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Reghaia...
Reghaia is a coastal city in Algeria.
It is a fairly medium-sized town close to the water with a population of 54962 people.
The water temperature around Reghaia varies extremely throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from 14.3°C (57.7°F) in March up to 25.3°C (77.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (65°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Reghaia is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
What is the current water temperature near Reghaia?
The current water temperature in the month of September near Reghaia is ca:
Are there surf spots in close proximity to Reghaia?
Not many surf spots are located close to Reghaia. The next good one is Mallorca-Es Trenc, which is 181km (112.4miles) away from Reghaia. Click here
to check out more information on Mallorca-Es Trenc and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try Mallorca-Cala Major
, which is 198.5km (123.3miles) away from Reghaia. Another surfspot is Mallorca-Cala Major
, located ca 198.5km (123.3miles) from Reghaia.
Are there sandy beaches close to Reghaia?
There are not too many beaches near to Reghaia. The next good one is Sablettes Beach
, which is 14.3km (8.9miles) away from Reghaia. Another beautiful beach near Reghaia is Pins Beach
, which is ca 53.2km (33.1miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit do I need for Reghaia?
The sea temperature around Reghaia is very warm, reaching up to 25°C (78°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin wetsuit top might be required for sensitive people, but most people will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures come down to nearly 14°C (58°F). During these months, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots and a hoodie.
How is the diving and fishing close to Reghaia?
Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 14 to 19°C (58-67°F) during February, March, and April. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures range from 20 to 25°C (69-78°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.
Directions to Reghaia: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
Fun facts about Reghaia...
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I am a media scholar & design thinker who specializes in health and medical visualizations: historical, present and future. I’m a Professor of English at Rice University and, with the support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, I completed a Master of Public Health degree at the University of Texas School of Public Health (in 2014). My work is focused on bringing media theory and health communication into a more powerful and beneficial engagement. I’m especially interested in using new media technologies to enhance patient-centered care. See my TEDx talk on this topic, called “Can Movies Make Us Healthier?” here:
My current book project is called Quantified Health: Learning from Patient Stories in the Age of Big Data. Quantified Health addresses one of the biggest challenges in digital health: making sense of data in ways that resonate with doctors, patients, and other healthcare stakeholders. As the patient’s voice grows louder in the healthcare ecosystem, and peer-to-peer healthcare pushes clinicians to adapt to the new “sharing economy” in medicine, the contextual dimensions of biomedical data will become increasingly important parts of the conversation, both in terms of patient care, and in terms of health technology design. Roni Zeiger been described patients as “the most underutilized resource in American healthcare,” but the emergence of digital technologies that facilitate patient empowerment has created a new era of opportunity for the democratization of medicine. Big data, wearable technologies and ubiquitous sensors promise to enable a more consumer-oriented and patient-centered model for healthcare. However, new technologies also pose the threat of reducing the human experience of health and illness to datasets and digital signals. Quantified Health: Learning from Patient Stories in the Age of Big Data will explain why listening to patient narratives is essential to the future well being of American civic life. Here is a talk on this topic called “How Emerging Technologies Get Into Medical School: Lessons from 100 years of Innovation”:
Here’s a related talk I gave at the University of Texas School of Biomedical Informatics in Feb. 2015, called “From Motion Pictures to Mobile EHRs: Using Technology to Communicate Medical Information”:
I’m also the Director and co-founder of the Medical Futures Lab, a collaborative center dedicated to reimagining medicine at the intersection of humanity and technology. We’re busy inventing digital medical humanities, experimenting with collaborative participatory design projects, and training the next generation of digital doctors there. Here’s a talk from Stanford’s Medicine X conference about the Medical Futures Lab:
My most recent book, Medical Visions: Producing the Patient Through Film, Television, and Imaging Technologies, was published by Oxford University Press in March 2013. Medical Visions explores how audiovisual media – from x-rays to 16mm film to television and the Internet – have trained both physicians and patients to see and understand health and disease. The book covers the entire 20th century, and peeks into the 21st – it is historical and theoretical, and it is meant to provide a useful framework for current medical professionals, educators, communicators, start-ups, and students to learn from the past to make the future better. I hope you read it, enjoy it, and enter the dialogue. I look forward to hearing your comments.

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[Hermione Granger]: Intuition is a powerful tool. It is often the path less traveled, but it can lead us to extraordinary discoveries.
– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
In the realm of decision-making, two powerful forces often come into play: intuition and logic.
Intuition, often described as a gut feeling or inner knowing, taps into our subconscious wisdom and emotional intelligence. On the other hand, logic is rooted in rationality, analysis, and objective reasoning. While these approaches may seem at odds with each other, finding the perfect balance between intuition and logic can lead to optimal decision-making.
In this article, I will explore the strengths of both intuition and logic and how integrating them can help you make sound decisions that align with your values, goals, and overall well-being.
Intuition is an innate human ability that often defies logical explanations. It arises from a deeper level of awareness and often provides insights that logic alone may miss.
Intuition can be described as a subtle inner voice or feeling that guides us without clear evidence or rational reasoning. It draws upon our experiences, knowledge, and emotions to provide a holistic perspective. By honing our intuitive skills, we can tap into valuable insights and make decisions that align with our authentic selves.
The Power of Logic
Logic, on the other hand, relies on analysis, facts, and evidence-based reasoning. It allows us to evaluate the pros and cons, consider various options, and assess potential outcomes systematically.
Logic helps us make informed decisions by breaking down complex situations into manageable components. It enables us to assess risks, predict consequences, and consider practical considerations. Logic provides a solid framework for decision-making that can be especially valuable in analytical and data-driven contexts.
How To Integrate Intuition and Logic: Strategies
Rather than pitting intuition against logic, the key to optimal decision-making lies in finding a harmonious integration of both approaches.
Here are some strategies to strike the perfect balance:
1. Cultivate Self-Awareness
Developing self-awareness is crucial to discerning the source of our thoughts and feelings. Pay attention to your gut instincts and emotional responses, as they often hold valuable information. Reflect on experiences and the outcomes of decisions made based on intuition or logic to deepen your understanding of your decision-making patterns.
2. Gather Information
Before making a decision, gather relevant information and data. Engage in research, seek expert advice, and analyze the facts objectively. This logical analysis will provide a foundation for your decision-making process.
3. Listen to Your Intuition
Once you have gathered the necessary information, take a moment to tune into your intuition. Quiet your mind, trust your instincts, and listen to your inner voice. Intuition can provide insights that logic alone may not capture. Notice any feelings of resonance or discomfort that arise when considering different options.
4. Test Your Assumptions
Challenge your assumptions and beliefs by subjecting them to logical scrutiny. Evaluate the rationality behind your intuitive insights and see if they align with the available evidence. This process ensures that your decisions are grounded in both intuitive guidance and logical reasoning.
5. Embrace the Hybrid Approach
Embrace a hybrid approach where you integrate the insights gained from both intuition and logic. Recognize that the most optimal decisions often emerge from the synergy between these two forces. Trust your intuition while also evaluating the logical implications of your choices.
6. Practice and Patience
Finding the right balance between intuition and logic requires practice and patience. Trust yourself and have faith in your decision-making abilities. Be open to learning from both successful decisions and those that may not have worked out as planned. With time and experience, you will develop a refined sense of discernment that allows you to make wise decisions that align with your true desires and aspirations.
“Intuition does not need “data” to provide an answer. With intuition, you can even answer questions about topics you “know nothing about”.
– Laura Day, Practical Intuition
Intuition and logic are not adversaries; they are powerful allies in the realm of decision-making.
By embracing and integrating both approaches, you can tap into a higher level of decision-making that considers both rationality and innate wisdom. Striking the perfect balance between intuition and logic allows you to make optimal decisions that align with your values, goals, and overall well-being.
Trust yourself, honor your intuition, and let logic be your guide on the path to making choices that lead to personal and professional fulfillment.

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The big business of farming
Everything’s bigger on the American farm scene these days. Everything, that is, except the number of farmers.
In 1870, half of the U.S. population was employed in agriculture, compared with less than 1 percent today.
But today’s farmers are working on larger farms than their predecessors. It’s not uncommon for corn and soybean producers to have fields spread across several counties.
Factory farms are displacing the local family farm, altering the life of many rural communities, charged the Sierra Club, citing the fact that the number of U.S. hog farms has dropped from 600,000 to just over 150,000 in the past 15 years, while the nation’s hog inventory has remained the same.
Along with the farms, agribusiness firms also have grown, taking a dominant position in a number of key areas.
Four firms, Tyson, Cargill, Swift and Co. and the National Beef Packing Co., now control more than 80 percent of the U.S. beef packing industry.
“Today the packer monopoly is far more powerful than it was back in (Teddy) Roosevelt’s time. And now, as then, the food security of America is in danger as producers and consumers are both being cheated,” said Mike Callicrate, owner of Ranch Foods Direct in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Consolidation also has sprouted in the seed industry.
“Twenty years ago, some 600 independent seed companies served U.S. farmers. Today, there are only 150 in the country,” said Kristina Hubbard, program coordinator for the Seed Concentration Project for the Organization for Competitive Markets, a nonprofit group that encourages trade based in Lincoln, Neb.
Nothing is more fundamental to American agriculture than seeds, and the dominant player in today’s seed market is St. Louis-based Monsanto Co., said Hubbard from her office in Missoula, Mont.
Monsanto has acquired dozens of independent seed companies in the past decade, said Hubbard, adding that the company gains control of the market through seed licensing. Monsanto research has led to varieties of biotech seed with built-in pesticide or other attributes called traits.
Small independent companies offer their own seed with Monsanto’s technology, paying a licensing fee for that privilege, she said. The practice allows Monsanto to further dominate the seed market — even seed sold by other companies, she said. It’s not just corn and soybeans but cotton and vegetable seed that Monsanto controls, Hubbard said.
“Monsanto seed has proved popular with farmers. Seventy percent of the corn and almost 99 percent of the soybean crop planted in the United States last year contained seed traits developed by Monsanto,” she said.
But Monsanto’s popular and effective seed doesn’t come cheap. The company bumped up corn seed prices 15 percent this year over 2007, but prices next year on different varieties of corn seed will increase from 35 percent to 40 percent, said Monsanto executive John Jansen.
“Nobody likes a price increase, but seed still represents only 16 to 18 percent of a farmer’s input costs. We price products according to performance,” he said.
Monsanto, whose sales topped $1 billion earlier this year, defends the cost increases, pointing to bigger yields that their biotech seeds provide for farmers at a time when commodity prices are up. “We spend $2 million a day on research and development. We spend more than any other competitor,” said Monsanto spokesman Darren Wallis.
By the numbers
19 percent In 1982, farms of 1,000 or more acres used 19 percent of U.S. farmland.
48 percent By 2002, 1,000-plus acre farms accounted for 48 percent of this country’s agricultural ground.
$500K Farms with sales of at least $500,000 now account for nearly half of all farm production.The seed industry and beef packing industry are examples of how just a few companies control supplies for farmers.
— Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Reviews - What do customers think about Britain & Japan: Biographical Portraits (Britain & Japan)?
excellent work of scholarship Jan 27, 2005
It is now 60 years since World War Two ended, and it is clear from this book that the relationship between Britain and Japan is much longer, deeper and stronger than the unhappy four years of war, 1941-45. This book is skilfully edited and divided into six main subject areas: Imperial personalities, diplomats, naval officers, businessmen, poets, long-term residents etc. Since I wrote one of the chapters (Ch. 6 about Suematsu Kencho) I am of course not without bias, but I strongly recommend this book as a must-have for anyone who is interested intellectually and/or professionally in Anglo-Japanese relations.
Ian Ruxton, editor of Sir Ernest Satow's Private Letters to W.G. Aston and F.V. Dickins: The Correspondence of a Pioneer Japanologist from 1870 to 1918 (Paperback), also available on this site.

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Tableware - Bowls, Serving, Place Mats, Coasters & Glasses
Welcome to Oh So Prettys Tableware collection. Here you can find a large choice of bowls, serving sets, coasters, placemats, cutlery and glassware. In our Bowls selection you will find a selection of bowls in different materials, colours, shapes and sizes including our exclusive range of recycled aluminium bowls and brass bowls. Under our serving section, we have a selection of condiment sets including our exclusive aluminium condiment sets, salad servers, salad bowls of various shapes, sizes and colours, serving boards and serving bowls. Under our placemats we offer a selection of place mats in various finishes including copper and gold as well our our new aluminium and enamel place mats. we offer a choice of coasters to match the place mats as well as our very popular aluminium and enamel coasters. Under our glass section you can find a selection of tumblers, gin glasses and wine glass in a large choice of finishes and colours from coloured tumblers to copper finish wine glasses.