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The Lithuanian Parliament and the Ministry of Agriculture are destroying competition in the dairy sector through the egregious regulation of raw milk purchases. Much noise has been made over this new law, which places onerous restrictions on the dairy market of dubious constitutionality. Our supreme law is hardly the only casualty; the legislation flies in the face of EU legislation and economic logic in general. Though some of the most controversial draft provisions have been eliminated, the statute remains a huge mess.
Explaining this tangled web of regulation requires a glimpse into the inner-workings of the dairy sector. The industry consists of two key players: the farmer and the dairy processor. The farmer owns the cattle, milks the bovines, and sells the resulting raw milk. Subsequently, dairy processors purchase the raw milk and use it to produce cheese, curd, sour cream, and other dairy products.
The recently-adopted law mandates equal raw milk purchase rates to the farmers of the same group. But what are the implications of this policy?
Inevitably, the new law entails the categorization of farmers according to the quantity of milk sold. Purchasers, in turn, will have to pay the same price to the farmers of the same category. Consequently, those willing to pay more will be prohibited from doing so. As a result, farmers will be prevented from boosting efficiency and developing more production at lower prices, with disastrous implications for competition.
Moreover, the method of price negotiation under the new rules remains unclear. Here, a “if you snooze, you lose” principle potentially applies, as the price negotiated by the first farmer may bind everyone else. But what if prices suddenly plunge? Will farmers demand exemptions from the law that they themselves have pushed for?
Unfortunately, other odious scenarios may arise from the law. A farmers’ cartel may gather around the table, for instance, to collude upon the price to be hoisted onto purchasers. Such an agreement, however, would severely curtail the competitive forces that propel our economy. Surely, if this hypothetical cartel were proposed by any other group of Lithuanian entrepreneurs, they’d be referred to the Competition Council and forced to pay millions in fines.
Although the protection of the farmers’ interests compels them to form cartels, purchasers’ negotiating position remains superior due to their continued ability to import raw milk. According to 2013 data, a quarter of raw milk was imported from Lithuania’s neighbours. Clearly, when farmers demand hefty prices, raw milk processors readily resort to import. Consequently, an increase in prices may prove disastrous to Lithuanian farmers.
The new statute governing dairy markets forbids long-sale price negotiations. Since milk is a perishable good, protracted purchasing negotiations may result in spoiled milk and businesses trapped in negotiations-to-nowhere. Purchasers, all the while, will remain unaffected due to the aforementioned possibility of raw milk importation.
Additionally, the law’s requirement of a state overseer will prevent any attempts to compete due to the mandated obligation on the purchaser’s part to submit to the Lithuanian Agricultural and Food Market Regulation Agency. Agency approval must be granted if the purchase price is to be changed by an amount exceeding three percent. The Soviet commissars are surely laughing in their graves. Price negotiation, a fundamental bedrock of economic activity, will now be left to the whims of a government bureaucrat.
However, such surveillance is nothing more than a mere misunderstanding. How, after all, can the price be changed if the law provides an obligation to apply equal purchase rates to farmers of the same cartel?
Does a different price, negotiated between a seller and a purchaser and approved by the agency, mean an exemption from the cartel? This will not, after all, be legal – everyone should be paid equally in the eyes of the Parliament. Will this different price then apply to everyone? The example illustrates the complete unworkability of the law. Therefore, we must ask ourselves whether the authors of the law themselves have fully thought through the stated rationale.
There is a silver lining to this mess; some of the more ridiculous provisions of the bill have been amended away. But the bill’s ascendancy into law should raise the ire of anyone committed to the principles of a market economy. We can describe our system as “market-based” all we want, but is this really so with the establishment of dairy farmers’ cartels? But even this unintended consequence is not enough for policymakers. The monitoring of cartels and prices will be subject to yet another layering of regulatory plaque. In restoring fairness and sound economic principles to a system that has given us so much, we must put dairy choices in the hands of customers instead of bureaucrats.


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Cemex is to mothball its South Ferriby cement plant in north Lincolnshire, with the loss of around 110 jobs.
The majority of redundancies are set to take place in July. The plant, which has been owned by Cemex since 2005 and has been in existence since 1938, had already suffered problems in recent years after it was forced to halt production for 13 months after flooding in December 2013.
The latest decision to halt production is thought to be related
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In a statement, it said: “Cemex remains committed to the UK and its European business, which is one of the company’s largest regions, and will continue to have a strong national presence. This decision will allow Cemex to optimise the network it has available across the region. This is part of an ongoing strategy to strengthen the Cemex portfolio and secure its place as a global leader in the industry.”


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The movie Trainspotting had a formative effect on my life. It convinced me that heroin was a bad idea. But, perhaps more importantly, it impressed on me that shitting the bed was terrible experience and indeed something I never wanted to intimately participate in.
While on the whole I’m fairly confident in the sealing integrity of my sphincter, when faced with the added challange of a bacterium I tend to err on the side of caution by doubling up on my underpants. I’m happy to announce that I still haven’t chalked up that particular close encounter and remain poop in the bed free (since ‘83).
I had a piece of white toast for breakfast. My first ‘real’ carbohydrate in more than a week. Hopefully it will stay down. It’s was delicious and the only thing I really felt like eating. The sprog sat next to me on the floor spearing raisins with a fork and then transferring them into her mouth. Together we read the Hadeda book. Which is likely the most Johannesburg Northern suburbs children’s book ever written.
‘Early in the morning there’s nothing tastier than a parktown prawn’
Saturday mornings used to the sole domain of the long brunch. Now we have all these responsibilities.
Like swimming lessons. This one kid hasn’t stopped screaming since we started. It’s making me think bad (murderous) thoughts about his parents. (Not very stoic of me) He screamed the entire class last week too. The kids name is Noah. Maybe he has some historical aversion to water.
I chortle at my Genesis joke. Funny.

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Turn Your iPhone 5 into a Wireless Drive
Wireless Drive is a new application from Eightythree Technology which allows you to store, view and manage files on your iPhone or iPad, as well as to connect your new iPhone 5 as a portable (yet wireless) Flash drive.
A free download from Apple’s App Store (for a limited time), Wireless Drive lets you connect your iDevice to your Mac or PC over your home’s Wi-Fi network and transfer any files via simple drag & drop commands, straight from the Finder or Windows Explorer.
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Rhonda Elaine Chisum-Kelso, born in racially segregated St. Louis, Missouri but raised and educated in Flint, Michigan. Retired from Flint Community Schools as Administrative Secretary. She received her Associates Degree in Science from Mott Community College. Kelso is a recovering stroke survivor and mother of four with a special needs child. She is a Water Warrior fighting for her daughter and residents of the City of Flint who saw fit to help Melissa Mays and other residents find those responsible for the Flint Water Crisis. She works to expose them and accountable those responsibile for the environmental racism and financial violence which exposed 100,000 people to sickness and death from water borne illness including Shigella and Legionnaires disease.

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A Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect for Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire Counties Tuesday morning.
Rintala was sentenced in October after a jury convicted her of first-degree murder in her third trial for the death of Annamarie Cochrane Ri…
22News was at Monday’s forum in Springfield as local and state leaders worked to open the lines of communication with the community.
The Town of Tolland lost nearly $1.5-million in highway equipment during a fire. 22News found out how they plan to cope this winter.
The 22News I-Team discovered what the Hampshire College’s board of trustees thinks about the removal of an American flag from its campus.
Springfield Police arrested two alleged break-in suspects on Monday, after a witness reported they were trying to get into unlocked cars.
Police are searching for a man who allegedly approached a 17-year-old girl, Monday afternoon, on Elm Street in Pittsfield.
Southwick Police need the public’s help in identifying two young men who vandalized a boat ramp area near the Congamond Lakes.
With many people buying their holiday gifts online, many thieves will be looking to take advantage of unattended packages.
Some Granville residents say that the school is an important part of their town’s identity, which should not be eliminated.
The Springfield City Council is working to create an ordinance to regulate food trucks and find ideal locations for them to operate.
The pre-registered participants gathered under the Seuss Land arch and ran their fastest through the magnificent lighting displays.
Police tape and evidence markers were set up in the parking lot of a small shopping plaza in Springfield’s Six Corners neighborhood.
Police found the victim Friday night, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest.
MGM’s lawyers were in a New York City appeals court fighting to block the process Connecticut is using to add a 3rd casino.
Phase 2 of the Interstate 91 reconstruction project is underway and that means new closures for drivers to get used too.
22News received an email from a viewer stating how dry the Broad Brook was in Easthampton. We went there Monday to see for ourselves.
Prosecutors said that Frederick Phillips over-billed the state by $82,000, with more than half of the money being paid directly to him.
Springfield Police officers said they smelt liquor from the drivers’ side window and saw an empty beer can on the front seat.
Springfield Police said the alleged shot was fired just after 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning in downtown Springfield.

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This game follows the main protagonist Goku and the Z-Fighters. Unlike most of the games in the franchise, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is both a role playing game and a fighting game. The player can do more than just battle their opponents, like fishing, eating, training and playing as if the player is part of the surrounding Dragon Ball world. The game follows the progression of Dragon Ball Z, while the player interacts with the surrounding world as the different playable characters. This allows the player to explore the world, complete side quests, and progress the story.
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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot currently follows the main story of the Dragon Ball Z series, with some new added moments. The game is broken up into four story arcs, beginning with the first chapter known as the Saiyan Saga, followed by the Namek Saga, the Android Saga, and the Buu Saga respectively. While following the story the player is also able to interact with the surrounding worlds, level up their character, and complete side missions. Through DLC, players are able to access other sagas. Currently available, is a retelling of the Battle of Gods Saga from Dragon Ball Super.
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It’s no secret the construction industry in Sydney and throughout Australia has experienced a significant decline in projects over the last few years. However, recent projections indicate a significant amount of growth in both 2018 and 2019. These projections are welcoming news for skilled labour hire, as many more jobs in Australia will be opening up in the very near future. Whether it’s commercial building work or non-mining infrastructure work, the forecast appears to be favourable for at least the next couple of years.
Projections For The Near Future
Major project work is expected to increase by 7.1% in 2018 and then another 6.8% in 2019. The majority of the major projects will be non-mining infrastructure work, private sector commercial building investments and public sector transportation infrastructure projects. With these projections, experts are confidently expressing the worst decline Australia has seen in years is in the past and projects will now be moving forward again. Exactly how construction workers will be impacted remains to be seen, but there are some solid implications that can be made.
Impact on Construction Jobs
More projects taking place means there will be a higher demand for skilled labour hire. However, with the recent decline of construction jobs in Australia available, the amount of skilled labour has also seen a decline. Training programs will have to be provided in order to have skilled and experienced professionals working on any given project. Construction recruitment agencies will be actively seeking experienced construction professionals at all levels to fill what should be an abundance of available jobs.
Labour Costs Could Increase
There are only so many skilled labour hire construction workers in Australia. The increase in construction projects means all of the major projects will be competing in the same talent pool for workers. This bodes very well for experienced construction workers, as they may be able to negotiate higher rates for their experience.
One thing for certain is the uncertainty surrounding the construction industry in Australia. However, with the recent projections showing an increase in construction projects, the forecast looks very favourable for construction workers not only in Sydney, but in many other major cities as well. To learn more about the projected growth in construction projects through 2019 and how it impacts you, feel free to contact us at any time.


Primary result of 236U measurement with accelerator mass spectrometry at CIAE
- Received Date: 2009-03-03
- Accepted Date: 2009-04-29
- Available Online: 2010-02-05
The rare isotope 236U has a half-life of 2.342(3)×107 years, and is produced principally by thermal neutron capture on 235U. The isotopic atom ratio of 236U/238U depends on the integral thermal neutron flux received by the material of interest. 236U is potentially useful as a ``fingerprint'' for indicating the presence of neutron-irradiated uranium usually originating from nuclear activity. By extracting negative molecular ion UO－ from the uranium oxide target, simulating the 236U16O－ beam transport with 238U16O－ and 208Pb216O－ pilot molecular ion beam, transporting the 236U-containing ion beam with a high resolution injection magnet analyzer and electrostatic analyzer system, and finally identifying and detecting 236U with a time-of-flight detector (TOF), a method for AMS (Accelerator Mass Spectrometry) measurement of 236U was established on the HI-13 Accelerator AMS system at China Institute of Atomic Energy.


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Dornase alfa (proprietary name Pulmozyme from Genentech) is a highly purified solution of recombinant human deoxyribonuclease I (rhDNase), an enzyme which selectively cleaves DNA. Dornase alfa hydrolyzes the DNA present in sputum/mucus of cystic fibrosis patients and reduces viscosity in the lungs, promoting improved clearance of secretions. This protein therapeutic agent is produced in Chinese hamster ovary cells.
Dornase alfa is the most recent therapeutic agent developed with this basic mechanism of action. Prior to the cloning of the human enzyme, bovine DNase I was on the market for many years, though its utility was limited by the inherent antigenic response to a cow protein in the lungs of patients. Other DNases, such as DNase II, have therapeutic potential as well, but no further DNases have been brought to market yet for cystic fbrosis.
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Dornase alpha 1000 units (1 mg/ml)2.5ml (2500units) = £18.52 (GBP)
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- Collier, Joe (1 September 1995). "Dornase-alfa and orphan drugs". The Lancet. 346 (8975): 633. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(95)91460-9.
- Erdeve O, Uras N, Atasay B, Arsan S (2007). "Efficacy and safety of nebulized recombinant human DNase as rescue treatment for persistent atelectasis in newborns: case-series". Croat Med J. 48 (2): 234–9. PMC 2080511. PMID 17436388.
- Hendriks T, de Hoog M, Lequin MH, Devos AS, Merkus PJ (2005). "DNase and atelectasis in non-cystic fibrosis pediatric patients". Crit Care. 9 (4): R351–6. doi:10.1186/cc3544. PMC 1269442. PMID 16137347.

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Court levies $5 million fine in auto parts bid-rigging scandal
An Ontario Court has fined Furukawa $5 million in an auto parts bid-rigging scandal. The parts were used to build Honda Civics in Canada.
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Canada’s consumer watchdog says a Japanese auto parts maker has been fined $5 million by an Ontario Superior Court of Justice for its participation in an international bid-rigging conspiracy.
The federal Competition Bureau said the case against Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. involved $41 million worth of parts used in the production of the popular Honda Civic.
There are no allegations of wrongdoing against Honda Canada, or any other motor vehicle manufacturers, the bureau said.
The case is part of a wider global investigation into auto parts bid-rigging that involves numerous car parts suppliers in Europe, North America and Japan.
The fine is the largest ever ordered by a Canadian court for a bid-rigging offence under the Competition Act.
“Cracking down on cartels, including bid-rigging offences, is a top priority for the Bureau,” John Pecman, interim commissioner of competition, said in a statement. “This criminal activity defrauded the automobile sector in Canada and the substantial fine demonstrates the seriousness of such an offence.”
The case involves parts Furukawa sold to Honda over a 10-year period, starting in 2000, the bureau said.
The parts, mainly electrical boxes, were used in the manufacture of Honda Civic models for the years 2001 to 2006, the bureau said.
Since 2000, Honda has produced more than 2.2 million Civics, Canada’s best-selling passenger car for 15 consecutive years, the bureau said.
Furukawa is one of a number of companies that has been snared in an international bid-rigging probe that investigators believe may be one of the largest in history.
In 2011, in the U.S., Furukawa Electric agreed to plead guilty to charges it had been engaging in price-fixing and bid-rigging over a 10-year span.
The company agreed to pay a $200-million (U.S.) fine, and three executives would serve prison time in the U.S.
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The ACME Riverside EXPO Service Apartment is located in the heart of the Expo site in Pudong, adjacent to the romantic and unique Charm of the Bund and the Huangpu River south coast, unique geographical environment, the famous Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the World Financial Center, World Expo Performing Arts Center parlors of China, and Expo the iconic can be panoramic view.
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Afarmer southwest of London, Ont. became the first in Canada to take delivery of soybeans with the Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait, Monsanto Canada said March 26. Grant Boyd, a corn and soybean grower at Dutton, Ont., bought the seed through his local DeKalb dealer.
Roundup Ready 2 Yield seed combines Roundup Ready crops’ genetically modified (GM) glyphosate tolerance with genetics that confer higher yield potential. Using gene mapping and insertion technology, the company developed soybeans that are predisposed to production of more beans per plant pod.
Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans are to be introduced as part of a “con-t rolled” commercial release this year, mainly in southern Ontario, Monsanto said. In 2010, the trait is expected to be planted across Eastern Canada in a variety of maturity groups.

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Over summer in Australia we’re featuring selected articles from the past year. This was originally published 14 September 2022.
The horrified reaction of many Australians to the planned early release of Bali bomber Umar Patek demonstrates the lasting traumatic impact of the 12 October 2002 bombing, but the political impact in Indonesia has been lasting as well. The bombing served to strengthen the power and capacity of the police at a critical time, underscore Indonesia’s then strong commitment to democratic norms, and add an important new dimension to the Australia–Indonesia relationship.
When the bombing happened, the police had been separated from the military for only three years and had taken over the latter’s internal security function, not without resistance. The army saw itself as more experienced, better trained and better prepared to handle terrorism, often pointing to its role in a 1981 hijacking in which commandos from the army special forces (Kopassus) stormed the plane and rescued all the passengers. But the army was still stigmatised for its role in suppressing dissent during the Soeharto years, and in 2002 there was little likelihood that it would be allowed to take the lead in anti-terrorism, let alone in a role that carried with it the possibility of additional repressive powers.
Instead, Indonesian police worked closely with Australian Federal Police (AFP) counterparts in the Bali investigation, received assistance from the United States to set up Detachment 88, a counter-terrorism force, and subsequently received the funding, training and technology that allowed it to expand and professionalise. Strengthening the police vis-à-vis the military was a critical step in Indonesia’s democratic consolidation, even if the old police problems of corruption, abuse and lack of accountability continued.
Indonesia’s desire to move beyond its authoritarian past also influenced another key decision made in direct response to the Bali bombings – to reject draconian measures in its emergency anti-terrorism law that would be reminiscent of the Soeharto-era anti-subversion law. Neither lawmakers nor the public were in favour of a return to preventive detention – a 2003 proposal for a Singapore-style Internal Security Act was quickly quashed. Instead, officials ensured that all suspects were quickly brought to court in open trials with full access for the media. The result was that much of the Indonesian public began to be convinced that Bali really had been the work of homegrown terrorists and was not a CIA-Mossad conspiracy.
The huge interest – domestic and international – in the trials also helped draw attention to the woeful state of Indonesian prisons, beginning a glacial process of reform but one with a clear impact. Donors, including Australia, were also key here. Prison administration and data-keeping improved. Controls over visitors and communications grew tighter, if slowly. Police and prison authorities paid more attention to the risk of radicalisation of ordinary criminal offenders by committed ideologues with access to outside funding. New super-max facilities were constructed, with single cells for the hardcore unrepentant instead of the multi-person cells of traditional prisons.
The Bali bombing also served to provide a new common bond in the always fraught Australian–Indonesian relationship. The Indonesian police needed help in the initial investigation, and the AFP provided it through on-the-job training. A year later, after the 2003 Marriott hotel bombing in Jakarta, Indonesian police made clear they did not need the same kind of guidance, but the relationship remained strong, exemplified by the joint Australian–Indonesian leadership of the flagship anti-terrorism training institute, the Jakarta Center for Law Enforcement Cooperation (JCLEC), which opened in 2004.
All of these were positive developments, but it is important to keep the timing in mind. The Bali attack took place when the restoration of democracy after more than three decades of strongman rule was still fresh. It meant that many Indonesians resisted draconian measures in response. There was no state of emergency, no indiscriminate round-up of suspects, no widespread arbitrary detention. The battle against terrorism was treated as a law enforcement issue, not a war, and the military was kept on the sidelines. If an attack of similar magnitude happened today, amid steady democratic backsliding, Indonesian officials would likely show far less concern about protecting civil liberties or keeping the military in check. (Indeed, the military has proved adept at improving its tarnished image and regularly appears in public opinion polls as one of the most trusted institutions in the country.) A strengthened anti-terrorism law, adopted after the 2018 Surabaya bombings, already allows for preventive detention. The number of suspects arrested annually has increased dramatically as a result, though trials are still open and relatively speedy, and most of those arrested as part of “preventive strikes" receive relatively lenient sentences. This is in part because the police from the beginning have tended to see Islamist terrorists more as devout Muslims gone astray than as evil incarnate.
This brings us back to the release of Umar Patek. While Australian anger is understandable, neither Indonesia nor Australia is in danger from this man who has repeatedly expressed sorrow for his actions, helped the police with information on the Abu Sayyaf Group after his long association with them in Mindanao, and counselled other prisoners. The far bigger danger comes from Indonesia’s democratic regression, which could eventually undo some of the useful reforms that came out of the Bali tragedy.


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TRIPOLI: Another top Libyan leader, Ali Abdessalam Treki, has defected to Egypt and two desertions in as many days has spread paranoia among Muammar Gaddafi's inner circle, stirring talk that many others may be preparing to follow, triggering a crackdown to stop them.
Treki, a former foreign minister and ex-president of the UN general assembly who has worked closely with Gaddafi for decades, announced his exist on opposition websites, declaring "it's our right to live in freedom and democracy." Pan-Arab channel Al-Jazeera reported that Gaddafi's intelligence chief and the speaker of the parliament had fled to Tunisia.
Some Arabic newspapers said Mohammad Abu al Qassim al Zawi, the head of Libya's Popular Committee, the country's equivalent of a parliament, is among the defectors, and reports of other defections remain unconfirmed . Al Jazeera said these officials were part of the group who had headed to Tunisia for talks and decided to stay there.
The new spate of defections comes in the wake of desertion by high-profile foreign minister Moussa Koussa , who once earned nickname 'envoy of death' over the assassination of the earlier Libyan defectors. PTI

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Encyclopedia Brown Creator Donald Sobel – A Tribute
Donald Sobel, who died on July 16, was most famous for the Encyclopedia Brown mystery series. He never got rich but his works were translated into 12 languages, read by millions. Though stricken with cancer, he continued to write until the very last weeks of his life.
Like Jobs’ vision for apple, the premise of the Encyclopedia Brown books was simple but successful. In each chapter, boy genius Leroy Brown, known for his encyclopedic knowledge would be faced with a puzzle which he would inevitably solve. The clues to the solution came from clues embedded in the story and readers were invited to try their hand and see if they too could figure it out. The answers followed.
Sobol’s simple paradigm set up a vision of a world that was not often seen in the 1960s when he started writing or in the 1970s when I was reading them as a child. In popular culture, the athletes and beautiful girls ruled the roost; adults were in charge and underestimated children. But the world of Encyclopedia Brown invited children into an alternative universe.
Far from hiding his intelligence, Leroy Brown embraced it, gladly answering to the moniker that others had given him as a tribute to his capabilities. Encyclopedia not only embraced his smarts, he modeled how to know it all without ever being a know it all. Far from showing off or creating mischief, he used what he knew and observed to create a better world, one where being bad did not pay off.
Whereas much of the interest in children’s culture came from the battles between adults and children, or if the children were empowered, the adults were nowhere to be seen, Sobol showed us a world where parents and children respected each other and worked together against evil that existed beyond the dynamics of their relationship. Leroy’s father, Police Chief Brown, could often be found consulting with his son on unsolved crimes which were inevitably figured out by the end of the meal. Respectful interactions all round.
And then there was Sally. Like all good strong leads, Encyclopedia had a sidekick. But instead of creating a foil, Sobol gave him an equal in the form of Sally Kimball. Athletic and fearless, theirs was a partnership at a time when girls rarely got to play a central role. In a time when chivalry still ruled and before Title Nine, Encyclopedia relied on Sally’s brawn. Encyclopedia and Sally modeled the way relationships could be if everyone was allowed to be celebrated for his or her abilities and not threatened to share power.
Finally, in the fictional Idaville, the neither the crooks nor the bullies got away with bad behavior.
I have not seen anything to confirm that Sobol was Jewish or had a traditional Jewish background (though his personal history suggest he might have) but in many ways the world of Idaville lives up to a Jewish vision of a better world. Sobol’s world was hopeful and redemptive in its own way. He provided us with a model for being better than what we often saw, for celebrating our smarts and strength but only if we used them for good. And the interactive format, now so familiar, then so novel, invited us to become honorary citizens.
Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder is a dynamic Reform rabbi in the Bay Area. She’s an alum of Clal’s Rabbis Without Borders fellowship and you can follow her on Twitter at @RabbiRuth.

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- What type of country is Mexico?
- How old is USA?
- What is the richest country in world?
- Why is Mexico so popular?
- Did Mexico invent soccer?
- Is Mexico a city or state?
- What is Mexico known for?
- How dangerous is Mexico?
- Who is the famous person from Mexico?
- Is Mexico a country or a continent?
- What country owns Mexico?
- Is Mexico a rich country?
- How many states does Mexico have?
- How safe is it in Mexico City?
- Is Mexico City bigger than New York City?
- How many countries are in the world?
- Is Mexico a world power?
- Is Mexico a country Yes or no?
- What language is spoken in Mexico?
- Where is Mexico country?
- What is Mexico the best at?
What type of country is Mexico?
federal republicMexico is a federal republic with 31 states and one federal district..
How old is USA?
243 years oldThe United States of America was founded in 1776, making the country 243 years old as of 2019.
What is the richest country in world?
The BriefingThe richest country in the world is Luxembourg with a GDP per capita of over $109,000.The world’s 25 richest countries are located across North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.Apr 22, 2021
Why is Mexico so popular?
Mexico has attracted foreign visitors beginning in the early nineteenth century, cultural festivals, colonial cities, nature reserves and the beach resorts. The nation’s temperate climate and unique culture – a fusion of the European and the Mesoamerican are attractive to tourists.
Did Mexico invent soccer?
The most popular sport in Mexico is Association Football (or soccer in America). The sport was brought to Mexico by the British who founded the Orizaba Athletic Club in 1898. … According to Ducksters.com “In some ways soccer is a fairly simple or pure game.
Is Mexico a city or state?
Few outside of Mexico know that earlier this year, Mexico City became the 32nd state of Mexico’s federation. Mexico’s federal constitution was reformed in January of 2016 to allow for the emergence of Mexico City state (CDMX), an entity with its own congress, constitution, local governments, and fiscal rules.
What is Mexico known for?
Mexico is known for its food and drink culture, like; tacos, tortillas, burritos, tequila and for being the origin of chocolate. Mexico is also famous for Mayan temples, cenotes, mariachi bands, beach destinations like Cancun, the ‘day of the dead’ festival, and unfortunately, drug cartels.
How dangerous is Mexico?
Assault and theft make up the vast majority of crimes. While urban areas tend to have higher crime rates, as is typical in most countries, the United States–Mexico border has also been a problematic area. … Mexico is Latin America’s most dangerous country for journalists according to the Global Criminality Index 2016.
Who is the famous person from Mexico?
Anthony Quinn, Frida Kahlo, Lupita Nyong’o, Carlos Santana, Salma Hayek, Octavio Paz, Mario Molina and more — Mexico has been a hotbed of talent for forever.
Is Mexico a country or a continent?
Mexico is a Spanish-speaking country situated in North America. It lies south of the United States, and is bounded by Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, by the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, while the Gulf of Mexico lies to its east.
What country owns Mexico?
Background: Mexico belongs geographically to North-America, ethnological it belongs to Latin America. Mexico is the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world.
Is Mexico a rich country?
Mexico has the 11th to 13th richest economy in the world and ranks 4th with most number of poor among richest economies. Mexico is the 10th to 13th country with the most number of poor in the world. … Mexico ranks 56th among most developed of the world’s nations.
How many states does Mexico have?
32 statesPolitical division of Mexico consists of 32 states: Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur , Campeche, Coahuila, Colima, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Durango, Mexico City, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Mexico, Michoacan, Morelos, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro, Quintana Roo, San Luis …
How safe is it in Mexico City?
Is Mexico City Dangerous? Mexico City is not a totally safe destination, but travelers who practice safety precautions are unlikely to encounter problems. It’s important to use common sense, avoid certain areas, and employ the same strategies as you would when traveling in any big city.
Is Mexico City bigger than New York City?
New York is the ninth largest city, with a population of 20.7 million. New York is the largest built-up urban area outside Asia and covers the largest land area of any urban area. … Mexico City is ranked 12th largest in the world.
How many countries are in the world?
195 countriesThere are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine.
Is Mexico a world power?
Mexico is a developing country, ranking 74th on the Human Development Index, but has the world’s 15th-largest economy by nominal GDP and the 11th-largest by PPP, with the United States being its largest economic partner….Mexico.United Mexican States Estados Unidos Mexicanos (Spanish)National languageSpanish (de facto)50 more rows
Is Mexico a country Yes or no?
Mexico is a country found in North America. It is a federal republic that covers an area of about 770,000 sq mi and has a population of slightly more than 120 million people. Mexico is the world’s 11th most populous country and the most populous Spanish-speaking state.
What language is spoken in Mexico?
Spanish LanguageNahuatlYucatec Maya languageZapotec languagesMixtec languageMexicans/Speaks
Where is Mexico country?
Mexico is located in North America. Mexico is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico; the United States is to the north, and Belize and Guatemala are to the south.
What is Mexico the best at?
Here are 10 things the travel destination of Mexico does better than anywhere else:Tequila. Mexico’s national liquor is a worldwide bar standard, with exports to 96 countries. … Curing hangovers. … Horn sections. … Celebrating death. … Double entendre (Albur) … Catholicism. … Quick lunches. … Soap operas.More items…•Aug 30, 2017

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I’d mentioned in my previous post that I have a special way of remembering how to place angled brushes to pick up colour. I thought I’d include photos here so you have a better idea.
As I’d said earlier, I call it the piě nà (撇捺) method, after 2 basic Chinese strokes: When picking up and applying colour on my left eye and cheeks, I place the brush slanted like the Chinese stroke piě (丿) and for the features on my right, I position the tool like the Chinese stroke nà (㇏).
It comes almost instinctively now for me but I thought this would help some of you who are new to angled brushes. You might prefer to do it a different way but it’s helped me a fair bit. In fact, this method was probably born out of the fact that I’m ambidextrous – I often wield makeup brushes with both hands. :)

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The man who brought the Anne Frank travelling exhibition to Napier wants the young people of Hawke's Bay to reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust, as well as the discrimination that exists in New Zealand today.
Boyd Klap, 94, of Wellington has been running the exhibition for the last 10 years, after bringing it to Australia and New Zealand with help from the Anne Frank House in the Netherlands.
Klap is not Jewish himself, but was about the same age as Anne Frank growing up during Nazi Germany's occupation of the Netherlands, before she was killed at 15 years old.
"I saw the killing of my neighbours, the Jews.
"My then girlfriend's de facto Dad, her uncle was tortured and executed," he said.
The exhibition focuses on the history of the Holocaust leading up to Frank's death, as well as young New Zealanders talking about discrimination they have faced here.
"Like a Māori boy saying 'my grandfather wasn't allowed to speak te reo'," Klap said.
"Look at what happened in Christchurch [with the 2019 mosque shooting]... discrimination exists still right round the world."
He said improvements have been made though, and he has experienced a lot of kindness in New Zealand since moving here in 1951.
"But on the other hand, there was discrimination," Klap lamented.
"Like my wife walking down Lambton Quay, sitting in a tram talking to her little baby in Dutch, and a guy turning around and saying, 'go back to your own country if you can't speak our lingo'."
He said New Zealand has evolved for the better as the population has become more diverse.
"We're not there, but we've come a long way I think," Klap said.
Over 100,000 people visited the exhibition between 2018 and 2020, although Klap is only bringing it to Hawke's Bay for the first time this week.
"I believe they've already booked a bus of people coming from Waipawa to the exhibition," he said.
Secondary school peer guides receive training in the meaning behind the exhibition so they can take their fellow students around it.
Klap said the focus is on youth as the Holocaust was so long ago and it is important people don't forget it, and also because societal change will come from them and future generations.
The Anne Frank "Let me be myself" exhibition at St Paul's Presbyterian Church's Asher Hall on Dalton St will be officially opened on Thursday evening.
The exhibit will then be open every Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm until June 12, when it will move on to Nelson.


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Given the drawbacks of surgical procedures for Achilles tendinopathy, orthobiologic options may provide possible alternatives for these patients. Accordingly, this author takes a look at the research and shares his clinical experience with modalities such as platelet rich plasma and amniotic membrane.
Achilles tendinopathy can be a complex and difficult orthopedic pathology. Acute Achilles tendinitis typically responds well to conservative therapy including rest, immobilization, anti-inflammatories, stretching and physical therapy. However, chronic Achilles tendinosis is a complex pathology involving microscopic degenerative injury to the tendon with local disruption of the collagen matrix and microscopic degenerative injury.
With chronic Achilles tendinosis, there is also evidence of erratic blood flow with zones of hypovascularization and hypervascularization. This condition usually affects the midsubstance of the tendon, 2 to 6 cm from the insertion point, but can also involve the insertion point itself. Patients with chronic Achilles tendinosis typically present with local fusiform swelling, tenderness, loss of ankle motion and pain with ambulation.
Due to the high failure rates and prolonged recovery from open surgical intervention of Achilles tendinosis, there is growing interest in the use of orthobiologics to augment healing.
The philosophy behind the use of orthobiologics is not novel but the technology seems to offer superior outcomes to previous therapies. In the past, surgeons used dry needling of the tendon or deep fiber massage of the tissue to break up scar tissue and increase blood flow to the affected area. Tendinopathy is commonly associated with scar tissue and a lack of vascularity to the damaged region due to the body not responding to the damaged tissue any longer. By adding certain growth factors to the damaged tissue and increasing blood supply to the damaged tissue, this increases the necessary factors that allow for soft tissue healing.
It is important to consider the addition of protection of the damaged region through the use of a boot or a cast with possible crutch use to decrease stress on the tissue and facilitate the improved healing of the affected region. It is also important to consider and alert patients that multiple injections may be necessary to continually increase the body’s response to the damaged region for optimal results. Usually, one spreads out injections every three to four weeks and two to three injections are often necessary.
What You Should Know About Platelet Rich Plasma
Platelets are small, non-nucleated bodies found in peripheral blood. Normal platelet count in circulating blood ranges from 150,000 μL to 400,000 μL.1 Enhanced healing has been associated with platelet concentration of at least 1,000,000/μL in 5 mL of plasma. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) enhances healing by the direct delivery of increased growth factors and cytokines from the alpha-granules contained in platelets.
These growth factors include transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-b), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I, IGF-II), fibroblast growth factor, epidermal growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and endothelial cell growth factor (ECGF).1
Transforming growth factor-beta. The functions of TGF-b include collagen synthesis in outer skin cells, growth inhibition in fibroblasts and apoptosis in monocytes.
Platelet-derived growth factor. The target cells/tissues include fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells, chondrocytes, osteoblasts and mesenchymal stem cells. The functions of PDGF consist of potent cell growth and recruitment, blood vessel growth, granulation, growth factor secretion, and matrix formation with bone morphogenetic protein.
Insulin-like growth factor. The functions of IGF include cell growth, differentiation and recruitment in bone, blood vessels, skin and other tissues as well as collagen synthesis with PDGF.
Fibroblast growth factor. When it comes to basic FGF, functions include cell growth in blood vessels, smooth muscles and skin, and cell migration in fibroblasts.
Epidermal growth factor. Epidermal growth factor facilitates cell growth, proliferation and differentiation.
Vascular endothelial growth factor and endothelial cell growth factor. Their functions for targeted blood vessel cells include cell growth, migration, new blood vessel growth and anti-apoptosis.1
Platelet rich plasma is concentrated from anticoagulated whole blood. Citrate is an initial addition to drawn blood that binds the ionized calcium and inhibits the clotting cascade. Technicians then perform a two-step centrifugation. The initial centrifugation separates the red and white cells from the plasma and platelets. The second centrifugation further separates and concentrates the PRP from the platelet-poor plasma. The isolate clots to allow for delivery to the treatment site. Timing the addition of the clotting agent and injection is important because as platelet activation occurs, it releases approximately 70 percent of growth factors within 10 minutes.
What The Literature Reveals About PRP
Physicians have used PRP for Achilles tendinosis with the intention of stimulating revascularization and enhancing healing at a microscopic level.2-4 Orthopedic surgeons have utilized PRP for chronic tendon pathology for decades but there are no standard protocols. Some authors report success rates of more than 90 percent.5
However, other authors report that PRP has similar results to placebo/saline injection therapy. In a randomized, controlled trial, De Vos and coworkers studied 54 patients with chronic tendinopathy 2 to 7 cm above the Achilles tendon insertion.6 Patients did eccentric exercises and received either a PRP injection or a saline injection. The authors concluded that the PRP injection did not result in greater improvement with pain and activity.
One should utilize ultrasound guidance to verify direct positioning of the injection into the affected area. Typical post-procedure management includes immobilization for two to six weeks and subsequent range of motion (ROM) exercises, physical therapy and a gradual return to activity as tolerated.7
Filardo and colleagues published a case series with follow-up at four years following a PRP injection series.8 The study focused on 34 Achilles tendons that failed conservative or surgical therapy. The authors’ PRP preparation technique consisted of 150 mL venous blood samples. First, clinicians used a centrifuge at 1,480 rpm for six minutes and subsequently used a second centrifuge at 3,400 rpm for 15 minutes to concentrate platelets. The treatment cycle consisted of three intratendinous injections of 5 mL PRP at two-week intervals.
The study authors evaluated the patients at baseline, two months, six months and up to a mean of 54.1 months. In regard to the patient evaluations, the authors used VISA-A and EQ-VAS (for general health) questionnaires as well as Tegner scores. The authors found significant improvement in all scores from baseline at each assessment. They also found that 89 percent of patients returned to sport and 93 percent were satisfied and would repeat the treatment if needed.
Deans and coworkers reported a study of 26 patients with painful and ultrasound-confirmed Achilles tendinopathy who had symptoms for a minimum of six months.4 Patients received intratendinous PRP injection and a standardized rehabilitation protocol, consisting of full weightbearing in a pneumatic cast boot for six weeks, therapeutic ultrasound treatment and an eccentric exercise program. They reported statistically significant improvements in pain, activities of daily living, participation in sports activities and quality of life.
In a prospective study, Gaweda and colleagues evaluated the effectiveness of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy treatment with autologous PRP in 14 patients (15 Achilles tendons).9 The authors utilized ultrasonography and power Doppler ultrasonography of the area. During follow-up, they noted a significant improvements in the clinical and imaging results with improvements in the AOFAS scale and the VISA-A scale.
Unfortunately, variations in PRP preparation, rehabilitation protocols and data analysis have made it difficult to critically analyze the effectiveness of PRP injection for chronic Achilles tendinopathy.
At our institutes, we utilize a multitude of PRP systems based on the mixture we are looking for. We find certain concentrations better for joint versus soft tissue uses and currently use the GPS III Platelet Concentration System (Biomet) for soft tissue procedures. Following local anesthesia for the patient, one would inject the PRP concentrate with ultrasound guidance, taking care to identify the most damaged region and utilizing a peppering technique with multiple passes of the needle into the damaged tissue.
Allow the patient to ambulate as tolerated in a controlled ankle motion (CAM) boot with the addition of a 1-inch heel lift. Then instruct patients to refrain from anti-inflammatories and icing of the injection site. Follow patients at two weeks and perform a second PRP injection at about one month after the first injection. Then refer patients for physical therapy at about one month after the second injection to help facilitate scar break up. It is critical to alert patients that the procedure may take three months to fully work and resolve the issue.
Exploring The Potential Of Amniotic Membrane
A new and possibly better option for the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy is amniotic membrane. Unfortunately, there is no currently published data on the injection of micronized dehydrated human amniotic/chorionic membrane (mDHACM) for the treatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathy. However, our personal experience over the past five years has shown an excellent response to the treatment with a decreased hyperinflammation effect in comparison to PRP. This lack of hyperinflammation has resulted in less patient pain post-surgery and an easier recovery period post-injection without any loss in the body’s own necessary response to the damaged tissue region.
One study that we can use to compare outcomes involved the use of micronized dehydrated human amniotic/chorionic membrane to treat plantar fasciosis. Zelen and colleagues published a prospective, randomized, single-center clinical trial, showing promising results on the use of micronized dehydrated human amniotic/chorionic membrane for the treatment of plantar fasciosis.10 In their randomized study, 45 patients received an injection of 2 cc 0.5% Marcaine plain and then received either 1.25 cc saline (control), 0.5 cc mDHACM or 1.25 cc mDHACM. They found significant improvement in AOFAS hindfoot scores, the SF-36v2 Health Survey and pain scores at one, four and eight weeks after injection. Although the study was limited by the number of patients and a lack of long-term follow-up, it shows promising data for the use of micronized dehydrated human amniotic/chorionic membrane for chronic plantar fasciitis. The effectiveness of micronized dehydrated human amniotic/chorionic membrane for chronic Achilles tendinopathy warrants further investigation.
At our institutes, we have utilized the injection of micronized dehydrated human amniotic/chorionic membrane in the treatment of plantar fasciosis and chronic Achilles tendinopathy with ultrasound guidance. The overall outcome has been comparable to PRP but with less of the inflammatory pain post-injection that is often associated with PRP injection. The amniotic membrane injections seem to calm the tissue without inflammation but still increase the necessary growth factors to restart the body’s healing potential to the damaged tissue region.
The procedure for injecting amniotic membrane is similar to PRP without the need for a blood draw. We use local anesthesia, ultrasound guidance and similar post-injection boot protection to what we have used in PRP cases. Usually two to three injections are necessary and one should spread them apart by three- to four-week intervals. Patients often state they have relief of pain more rapidly than with PRP but overall tissue damage resolution is still a three-month process.
The advent of orthobiologic therapies in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy has dramatically improved patient outcomes without the need for aggressive surgical procedures. Patients are often able to continue their ambulatory status with protection and have little to no down time in comparison to surgical patients. The treatment also allows for the body to repair itself with controlled inflammation.
Over time and with added research, specific mixtures of injections and biologics may allow for site-specific and structure-specific injection techniques to treat differing patient needs. For now, the additional orthobiologic options have allowed for improved treatment of patients in a rapid, cost-effective and non-invasive manner.
Dr. Baravarian is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine. He is the Chief of Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital, and is the Director of the University Foot and Ankle Institute in Los Angeles.
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2. Kampa RJ, Connell DA. Treatment of tendinopathy: is there a role for autologous whole blood and platelet rich plasma injection? Int J Clin Pract. 2010; 64(13):1813–1823.
3. Gross CE, Hsu AR, Chahal J, Holmes GB Jr. Injectable treatments for noninsertional Achilles tendinosis: a systematic review. Foot Ankle Int. 2013;34(5):619-28.
4. Deans VM, Miller A, Ramos J. A prospective series of patients with chronic Achilles tendinopathy treated with autologous-conditioned plasma injections combined with exercise and therapeutic ultrasonography. J Foot Ankle Surg. 51(6):706-10.
5. Foster T, Puskas B, Mandelbaum B, Gerhardt M, Rodeo S. Platelet-rich plasma from basic science to clinical applications. Am J Sports Med. 2009; 37(11):2259-2272.
6. De Vos RJ, Weir A, van Schie HT, et al. Platelet-rich plasma injection for chronic Achilles tendinopathy: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2010; 303(2):144-149.
7. Saxena A, Ewen B, Maffulli N. Rehabilitation of the operated Achilles tendon: parameters for predicting return to activity. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2011; 50(1):37-40.
8. Filardo G, Kon E, Di Matteo B, et al. Platelet-rich plasma injections for the treatment of refractory Achilles tendinopathy: results at 4 years. Blood Transfus. 2014 Jun 19:1-8; epub ahead of print.
9. Gaweda K, Tarczynska M, Krzyzanowski W. Treatment of Achilles tendinopathy with platelet-rich plasma. Int J Sports Med. 2010; 31(8):577-583.
10. Zelen C, Poka A, Andrews J. Prospective, randomized, blinded, comparative study of injectable micronized dehydrated amniotic/chorionic membrane allograft for plantar fasciitis—a feasibility study. Foot Ankle Int. 2013; 34(10):1332-1339.
11. De Vos RJ, Weir A, Tol JL, Verhaar JA, Weinans H, Van Schie HT. No effects of PRP on ultrasonographic tendon structure and neovascularisation in chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy. Br J Sports Med. 2011;45(5):387-92.
12. Astrom M, Rausing A. Chronic Achilles tendonopathy: a survey of surgical and histopathological findings. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 316:151-164, 1995.
13. Paoloni JA, Murrell GA. Three-year follow up study of topical glycerol trintrate treatment of chronic noninsertional Achilles tendinopathy. Foot Ankle Int. 2007; 28(10):1064-1068.
14. Rompe JD, Furia J, Maffulli N. Eccentric loading component compared with shock wave treatment for chronic insertional Achilles tendonopathy. A randomized controlled trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008; 90(1):52-61.
Editor’s note: For related articles, see “Keys To Optimal Selection Of Orthobiologics” in the September 2013 issue of Podiatry Today, “A Closer Look At Orthobiologics For Tendon Repair” in the October 2009 issue, “Acellular Orthobiologics: Can They Improve Wound Healing?” in the September 2008 issue or “A Guide To Orthobiologics In Podiatric Surgery” in the June 2006 issue.


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The Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) has officially kicked off the Tanga Port dredging program on the entrance channel and the berth areas, the Daily News reports.
Conducted through its Tanga office, TPA plans to complete this $74 million dredging scheme in 12 months.
Implementation of this capital development project, conducted by the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC), officially stared on October 4, 2019.
Commenting the latest news, TPA Board Chairperson, Prof Ignas Rubaratuka and TPA Director General, Deusdedit Kakoko, said that the Tanga Port is a strategic terminal for the country’s economy.
Future plans will also involve construction of a passenger terminal and a modern Single Mooring Point (SPM) for oil cargo.


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Kelsey, S.D. Collection
Credit: S.D. Kelsey Collection, Northeast Historic Film. U.S. Air Force plane readying for takeoff, ca. 1951-1953.
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Credit: S.D. Kelsey Collection, Northeast Historic Film. Korean citizens at work, ca. 1951-1953.
The S.D. Kelsey Collection contains of 12 reels of 8 mm. film shot by Straughan Downing Kelsey, Sr. from 1942 to 1961. The Collection depicts the life of a military family, including weddings, baptisms, birthday parties, horse riding, airplanes, air shows, football games, Christmas mornings and Easter egg hunts. The Kelsey Family moved often, and footage offers glimpses of a variety of cities in the United States and Europe, including: West Point Military Academy graduation ceremonies, aerial views of the Hudson Valley and Niagara Falls, scenes of Steve Kelsey's time at St. Paul's Preparatory School in Concord, New Hampshire, London and Paris street scenes in 1959, bullfights, and folk dancing in the streets of Spain. The Collection contains Korean War footage of harvesting crops in a small village, practice bombings, and german shepherds practicing commands. Notably, S.D. Kelsey captured John F. Kennedy greeting soldiers during his first visit to France in 1961.
Straughan Downing Kelsey, Sr. (July 10, 1917 – January 18, 2000) was a 1941 graduate of West Point Military Academy who went on to serve as a pilot in World War II and the Korean War. The following obituary can be found in the S.D. Kelsey Collection File, along with obituaries and photographs of his wife, Eileen Fee Kelsey, and son, Lt. S.D. Kelsey, Jr. (Steve), who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. Straughan Downing Kelsey, Sr. West Point 1941 Died in Rockledge, Florida – Interred in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia 10 July 1917 – 18 January 2000 The life time journey of Straughan Downing “Jack” Kelsey, from the time he graduated from high school in 1934 until his final retirement in 1997, is a genuine American success story. In those 63 years, he achieved all of his goals: a distinguished military career in peace and war; a happy, successful family life; and rewarding business ventures. Jack's basic character and personality can be seen as that of a patriot with a burning sense of mission, that big smile, and those friendly blue eyes. Born in Newport News, Virginia, Jack was the younger son of Dr. Harry Ray and Novella Bart Downing Kelsey. He spent a memorable part of his childhood in Salter Creek, knee-deep in mud, catching sand crabs and other crustaceans. Dr. Kelsey, a prominent veterinarian, gave Jack an early love of animals, horses in particular. Jack's mother instilled in him a love of God and daily prayer that sustained him throughout his life. She was the softness in his life. At age 16, Jack's sense of patriotism and his love of horses led him to join the Virginia National Guard, where he could learn to soldier and ride at will. Two years later he enlisted in the Regular Army at Fort Monroe, Virginia. There, in addition to his daily duties as a Coast Artillery soldier, he attended the West Point Preparatory School under the watchful eyes of four demanding West Point graduates. Through sheer determination and diligent study, he won one of the 23 fiercely competitive nationwide appointments made in 1937 to the Military Academy. As a popular member of the “Black Class of '41,” Jack wore stripes as our regimental supply sergeant, played football his Yearling and Cow years, and rode the Army mule at football games as a firstie. During all four years he never missed a cadet hop or a “hall water carnival.” Academically, he stood 95th among the 424 graduating classmates. Upon graduation, Jack was assigned as a commander of the Led Horse Platoon, “F” Troop, 10th Calvary, otherwise known as the Buffalo Soldiers. His epic-1,000 mile march with his small but red-clay-covered unit during the Louisiana maneuvers prompted him to boast, “I never lost a horse.” When the 10th Calvary was disbanded, Jack transferred to the Army Air Corps and was posted to flying school in California. Soon thereafter he rekindled a romance with, and in 1942 married, Eileen Elizabeth Fee of Brooklyn Heights, New York. Their marriage was blessed with three beloved children, and disrupted by four separate departures for extended wartime duty. Of the three children, son Steve, according to his platoon sergeant in Vietnam, “died like a Marine!” while leading a patrol in the Delta Region in 1967. Marianne and Lisa married and extended the family with a total of six grandchildren and seven great-grand-children. The Kelsey's divorced in 1974. After flight school, Jack flew his B-26 to Europe and joined classmate Dick Travis's squadron, the 3223rd Bomb Group, in England. Thirty-two months later, he rotated home as a distinguished combat pilot. In the following years, Jack was an instructor at West Point and the Air Command and Staff School; commanded the Taegu Air Base in Korea while flying combat missions at night and in turbulent monsoon weather; and served in key positions with the Air Force Headquarters Staff, the National Security Council and Headquarters, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) where he was responsible for planning all NATO exercises. His last mission took place at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio where he served as Chief of Staff of the Foreign Technology Division. In 1963, Jack retired from military service and operated S.D. Kelsey Jewelist in Melbourne, Florida. In 1974 he married Betty Geisbert Brown from Frederick, Maryland. Together they started Florida Gemological Laboratories in Winter Park, Florida. Throughout his gemological career he earned the highest professional titles: graduate gemologist; master gemologist appraiser; and senior member of the American Society of Appraisers. On numerous occasions he was retained as an expert witness in court cases involving gems and gemology. In 1986 Jack and Betty sold their second jewelry store and moved to Banner Elk, North Carolina, where they bought and managed the 37 acre Blue Ridge Blueberry Farm. Together they became experts in the cultivation of high-bush blueberry bushes and Fraser Fir and Blue Spruce trees. The farm was highly successful but was sold in 1993 after Jack's hip operation. They returned to Florida and settled at the Indian River Colony Club in Melbourne. Jack died after an accidental fall. He died as he had lived – proud, independent, loving his God, his family and fellow man. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors near his son's grave. In the West Point 50-Year Book, Gold '41, Jack wrote, “As a military family we ask for no greater glory, no higher honor, than to have served our country and our dear comrades.” History and our sentiments say: “Jack, you always have been an inspiring example for your thriving family and many admiring friends. As you make your permanent change of station we honor you, miss you, and celebrate your remarkable journey through life.” Marianne Kelsey Orestis, General Joe Reed, General Jack Norton October 2002
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New study shows this drug can kill Coronavirus within 48 hours!
Researchers and medical experts are constantly trying to find effective vaccines to eradicate the Coronavirus. So far, it hasn’t been found, but there are studies that claim that they found a drug that works to eradicate the COVID-19 virus within 48 hours.
The study came from Monash University and the Doherty Institute. Both work together to find the right medicine. In that study, it was discovered that the drug Ivemectin was very effective in killing the growth of COVID-19 virus in just 48 hours.
As for information, Ivermectin is actually an anti-parasitic drug that has previously been proven effective in dealing with a variety of diseases including HIV, Dengue, Influenza, and Zika.
Well, a number of researchers from Australia have also discovered the fact that the drug can eradicate Corona Virus or COVID-19. Explained by Kylie Wagstaff as the leader of this study, that the drug can stop the growth and development of cell culture from the virus itself.
“In fact we found that a single dose can basically remove all viruses for 48 hours and even at 24 hours there is a very significant reduction in that,” explained Wagstaff.
It is not known exactly, how this Ivermectin can eradicate Corona Virus. According to him, the drug is most likely to stop the performance of the virus by weakening the strength of stem cells from the virus.
The study, published on Antiviral Research on Friday (3/4/2020) was conducted in vitro or in a laboratory. Therefore, clinical trials on humans directly do need to be done to find out the results.
Even so, Wagstaff himself is very confident that the drug Ivermectin can be used as an alternative, as long as the COVID-19 Virus vaccine has not been found. Therefore, he and the research team plan to continue this study, finding the right dosage to be applied to the human body.
“Ivermectin is very widely used and is a safe drug. We need to find out how many doses are effective in humans, “he said.
Corona virus, or COVID-19 alone has infected more than 1,300,000 people worldwide. While in Indonesia, the Positive Corona case that has been confirmed reaches 3,500 people.

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Omicron Scare: Clinical Expert Panel Formed For Treatment Protocol
Bengaluru: Gearing up to handle a possible outbreak of Omicron, the State’s COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) met Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar in Bengaluru yesterday and submitted several recommendations including mandatory vaccination, screening of international passengers, compulsory RT-PCR test on arrival at the airports, restriction to cinema halls, malls and others.
All symptomatic/suspected cases of COVID-19 from the airports should be admitted separately in these dedicated facilities,” the TAC stated. It recommended that the State should reconstitute the Clinical Expert Committee to advise the Government regarding treatment protocols.
Talking to reporters after the marathon meeting, Sudhakar said that the Government is all set to face the Omicron challenge as a 10-member Clinical Expert Committee headed by Dr. K. Ravi, Head of the Department of Medicine in Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), has been formed. The treatment protocol will be given by the experts and the same will be replicated across the State.
This committee was earlier headed by former V-C of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) Dr. S. Sachidananda. “We are considering reintroducing the use of technology such as Quarantine App, telemedicine facilities to monitor patient care,” Sudhakar said.
Dr. Sudhakar mentioned that the TAC has recommended mandatory vaccinations and second doses. Besides this, based on CM’s direction, there will be a mandatory RT-PCR test for all international passengers on arrival and will be subjected to a 7-day quarantine.
“Whether they have symptoms or not, they will have to undergo the test and quarantine. Those who have symptoms and yet not positive will be subjected to an RT-PCR test on 5th day and others who are normal will have to undergo the same on 7th day. Through applications like in the first and second wave, they will be monitored through tele-counselling,” said Dr. Sudhakar.
During quarantine at the hotel, patients will have to pay from their pocket and if tested positive, the patients will be shifted to the hospital and treated accordingly based on the treatment protocol set by experts.
Asserting that there was no need to press the panic button and close schools and colleges now, TAC recommended that classes should be conducted in hybrid mode as far as possible with strict COVID-19 appropriate behaviour protocol. “This recommendation should be revisited when Omicron is reported in the State,” he said.
Also, in view of recent clusters reported in boarding schools, medical, and paramedical colleges, TAC said the State should strictly and mandatorily follow COVID containment norms such as declaring such schools and colleges as “containment zones” and take suitable public health measures there.
He also mentioned that the State is yet to vaccinate 41 lakh people for second vaccine dose and want to cover the unvaccinated public to reach the 75 percent target at the earliest. “The new variant (Omicron) spreads fast. Regarding its impact, we don’t have details at present,” said Dr. Sudhakar.
Restrictions to be back?
Those who have not been vaccinated with a second dose should not be allowed in theatres, malls, libraries and also at other public places, mandatory periodic tests for teachers, staff, and students in institutions are some of the recommendations put forth by the TAC.
The Committee also has recommended no treatment in a private hospital for the public who have failed to get a second dose of vaccination. Vaccination of public at airports, Railway Stations, malls and other public places are other recommendations given by the Committee.
Recommending reintroduction of curbs on public congregations, TAC said a gathering of up to 500 persons can be allowed in events held outdoors and not more than 200 indoors.
These restrictions should be strictly implemented in all social, religious and political events. Marshals and Police should be roped in for strict enforcement, the TAC stated. Besides, enhanced CCTV surveillance with public announcements on correct wearing of face masks should be made in malls, bus stands, and Railway Stations, the TAC pointed out.

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I struggled with what to do for animal print for a long time. I didn't really want to do one of your traditional animal prints (zebra, leopard, giraffe etc) but I couldn't find any inspiration for anything else. So today's post won't be as exciting as some ;)
I started with a base of Sinful Mint Apple which is a beautiful ... mint color. You guys should know by now that I suck at describing colors. Just trust me. ANYWAY, color is beautiful, but if you guys have seen my first post about it (I won't link it because it was one of my very first posts and it's horrible), my bottle of this has a HORRIBLY wonky brush on it. I took out the brush of a Sinful top coat I have and used that instead, but it made the consistency kind of weird on the first couple coats of color. Oh well, I got it evened out eventually :) My rant on this color chipping on me after 12 hours is a whole 'nother post.
Then I sponged on Essie French Affair lightly to give it some KAPOW! Stamped with Sinful White on White and plate m78. Then.....yes, I added some China Glaze Fairy Dust. (Hi, my name is Amanda and I'm addicted to Fairy Dust.)


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WWE's talent pool continues to deepen.
According to reports by Last Word on Pro Wrestling and SoCal Uncensored, Jake Atlas has been signed by WWE and will report to the WWE Performance Center in January.
Atlas, an openly gay wrestler, did appear on an episode of Celebrity Undercover Boss with Stephanie McMahon. in the episode, he received $25,000 from the WWE for a down payment on a house and was made an ambassador for the brand. His first reported assignment was in 2018 in Boston where he worked on the Be A STAR campaign in local communities. Reportedly, Atlas was seen backstage at WWE’s Fox Network premiere of Friday Night SmackDown in Los Angeles, California on October 4.
A native Californian, Atlas began wrestling in 2016. He trained with the Santino Brothers. Atlas was named the 2017 SoCal rookie of the year. According to reports, he had interest from AEW and Ring Of Honor. Most recently, Atlas was an entrant in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s 2019 Battle of Los Angeles Tournament, where he lost in the second round to Dragon Lee.
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Abby Lee Miller’s weight loss inside the clink was quite expected as earlier reports revealed that the former Dance Moms star had to deal with food that an ordinary inmate gets. Given her appetite and expensive taste buds, it only makes sense that she will drop a few pounds while serving her time. However, nobody expected the terror dance teacher to shed a whopping 100 pounds in less than a year. Now, Abby shows off her amazing body transformation while wearing her prison uniform.
After the 51-year-old dance instructor turned herself in in the FCC Victorville prison last year, her Instagram posts were mostly throwback photos. But her recent post is a brand new snap, and it clearly showed off her impressive weight loss. Although the former mentor of the Abby Lee Dance Company Elite Competition Team members has made a lot of enemies on the show, she still gets a lot of love from people in and out of Dance Moms and posed with them during their visit.
Before heading to jail, Abby Lee Miller had been nothing but an emotional wreck in her interviews, confirming her fear of being locked up for 366 days. But it appears that the reality star has adjusted well inside the clink and even said on the caption that she has “made friends with both inmates and staff, I’ve tried to better myself, participated in anything offered to me and I am a better person for this experience.”
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“I made lots of mistakes,” Abby Lee Miller tearfully told The View‘s Jedediah Biladuring at the time. “I probably won’t survive,” the dance mentor added.
Can’t wait to say goodbye to 2017! So many exciting things ahead in 2018. I want to thank everyone for all the support you have given especially my close friends it’s true what they say “ Hard times will reveal true friends” Love you all ❤ #aldc #dancemoms #abbyleemiller #happynewyear #2018 #thebestisyettocome #friendsforlife
Fortunately, Abby Lee Miller is now in a much happier place, mentally and emotionally. In fact, new reports revealed that she may be released from prison earlier for good behavior. However, the reality star denied the recent claims but shared that she is “feeling hopeful but no dates have been confirmed at this time.”

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Reimagining Irish Folklore
Edited By Conor Caldwell and Eamon Byers
From our homes to our houses of government, from our schoolyards to our stadia, from our galleries to our gable walls, folklore is not only preserved but continues to be reimagined in all aspects of everyday life in Ireland. In the twenty-first century, the traditions of Irish folklore are engaged in a constant process of regeneration, where the old and the new, the oral, the textual and the visual intermingle. However, while the «first life» of Irish folklore has amassed a vast literature, what has attracted less attention is its «second life»: the variety of ways in which traditions have been reused and recycled in other contexts by politicians, poets, visual artists, sportsmen, tourism officers, museum curators, writers and musicians.
This volume is concerned with those moments of cultural creation that occupy the space between the «first life» and «second life» of folklore and, in particular, the ways in which folk traditions are reinvented. Featuring essays from both authorities in the field and emerging voices, this interdisciplinary collection demonstrates the rich diversity of folk culture, as a practice and as an area of study, in contemporary Ireland.
About the author
Conor Caldwell is a musician, broadcaster, teacher and researcher based in Belfast. He completed his PhD at Queen’s University Belfast in 2013 with a thesis studying the life and music of celebrated Donegal fiddler John Doherty. Eamon Byers is a teacher and writer based in London. He completed his PhD at Queen’s University Belfast in 2014 with a thesis exploring the interaction between medievalism and folk music in English culture from the eighteenth century to the present day.
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ST JOHN'S, Fla.-- The day after a huge explosion rocked the small Central Texas town of West, its effects are being felt on the First Coast.
First Coast News spoke to a St. John's woman whose daughter is directly involved in the massive help and clean-up effort going on.
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Mabry jumped into action immediately, after a large explosion at a fertilizer plant tore through the area.
Mabry lives in Waco, Texas and works as a sheriff's deputy. Williams said Mabry responded to the fertilizer plant fire, but only after finishing another call.
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But, she said nearly 12 hours passed before she heard back from her confirming Mabry's safety.
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Messages and images of support and prayer for West are flooding social media Thursday.
"You can only hope that they find some peace," Williams said. "get the help they need."
Williams said her daughter told her she plans on going right back to West and continuing to help with the massive efforts underway in the area.


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Green teas: What Makes a Chinese Tea Different from a Japanese Tea?
Green teas... they are as many types as they are nuances. Some, almost transparent, evoke flowers; others taste like seaweed, fresh herbs or green vegetables.
In China, the most prized harvest usually takes place in March, before the Qing Ming festival ("Day of the Dead”) celebrated around April 5th. This traditional Chinese production requires a pan that is heated either over a wood fire or electrically. The leaves are then stirred constantly, by hand for about twenty minutes.
This dry heat, characteristic of the Chinese panning methods, liberates the aromatics, gives the tea a vegetal character, along with floral, grassy and/or grilled nut notes.
In Japan, the first tea harvest of the year is called shincha, ("new tea"), takes place at the end of April, depending on the weather. By steaming the leaves to for seconds, the Japanese production method creates a very different green tea from the Chinese version.
In addition to preserving the freshly cut grass and vegetal aspect, the steaming process gives green vegetables aromas, iodine and marine notes, typical to the Japanese terroir.
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Authorities in Pottawatomie County are seeking the public’s help identifying two persons of interest in an ongoing investigation into a vehicle burglary.
According to Sheriff Shane Jager, the incident occurred July 24 in the 6000 block of Riverpond Road at Tuttle Creek State Park. Among the items stolen from the vehicle were financial cards. The Sheriff’s Office provided photos of the two persons of interest, appearing to be a white male and white female, both wearing face coverings, exiting the Manhattan Target store.
Anyone who can identify these two individuals are asked to contact Captain Stewart at 785-457-3353 or leave a tip on the Crimestoppers link at ptsheriff.com.