Two ULI members, working with ULI Terwilliger Center staff, have authored an essay on the developer’s role in cultivating inclusive, equitable mixed-income communities.Read More
Out of the rising tides of climate change have emerged nimble projects that embrace rising floodwaters and shifts in thinking about design and construction, according to panelists at the 2020 ULI Housing Opportunity Conference in Miami.
With the population of older residents fast outpacing the supply of units designed for them, panelists at the 2020 ULI Housing Opportunity Conference in Miami shared how devolopers are working to address the misperceptions, changing financial considerations, and design trends for the sector.
Since 2014, the United States has averaged 300,000 more household formations per year than residential permits issued. While the number of residential construction workers has increased to meet the need, more housing is still needed. If the United States could return to pre-2006 ratio of 2.1 new residential permits for every residential construction worker, there would be almost 400,000 additional housing permits per year, all without adding a single new employee.
Whether it’s evaluating the negative impacts of single-family zoning in cities or blending single-family rental communities with apartments, developers are working to create more housing by taking new approaches, said panelists during the 2020 ULI Tampa Trends event.
Talk of a true urban “transformation” tends to carry more weight when it comes from a former police chief-turned-mayor speaking at a reinvented former trolley warehouse. The mayor of Tampa, Florida, Jane Castor, greeted attendees at a recent ULI Tampa Bay conference at the brick-walled Armature Works project.
The latest research from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies highlights a problem that many communities are experiencing firsthand—that the cost burden for rental housing is expanding and pushing higher up the income ladder to affect middle-income households more significantly.
In the past three years, the California Legislature has passed more than a dozen housing reforms addressing a swath of issues, including tenant protections, rent gouging, production of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), streamlined permitting for affordable and market-rate housing, new funding sources, and more. Though the pace may seem slow, there are signs of progress and hope for more in the future, panelists said at a ULI San Francisco event.
At ULI South Carolina’s Capital Markets Conference, panelists outlined strategies that are leveraging the strengths of the private sector to create and preserve affordable housing in areas experiencing rapid growth.
Affordable housing challenges are not limited to urban centers or technology hubs. Smaller towns often struggle to house their workforces and—perhaps less noticeably, but no less acutely—so do agricultural operations. Agriculture employs 11 percent of the U.S. workforce, while also contributing to manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing. The sector is also suffering from a dire labor shortage that has the potential to disrupt the entire food chain.


Fact Check: The Houston Chronicle Wrong Again
by Gary Polland on January 16, 2020 at 11:44 AM
The decline in readership of mayor newspapers in America can be blamed on many factors. One is lack of trust in reporting facts that are in fact opinions not labeling them as such. Another is the papers' political policies being sold to the public as facts, and finally, a lack of diversity of opinions.
The public, in reaction, cancels the paper and circulation further declines. The Houston Chronicle is one such example. Why bother reading a paper that can't get its facts straight and turns a blind eye to reality?
The most recent example of this was on January 11, 2020 in the editorial "Thumbs Up, Down" the paper describes the appointment of Dave Martin as Mayor pro-tem as a bipartisan effort by their favorite Mayor, Sylvester Turner, and implying Martin was a Buzbee supporter.
Last time we checked Martin has a history of supporting Turner on City Council and was never a public supporter of Tony Buzbee for Mayor. TCR will watch the future here, but if he is anything like the last Mayor pro-tem, it's the last we will hear any disagreement between the Mayor and Martin.


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Supernus Pharmaceuticals’ Qelbree was approved by the FDA on Friday. Qelbree is the newest nonstimulant ADHD drug for adults after two decades.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most established psychiatric disorders found in children and can be diagnosed at 3 years of age. The common symptoms of ADHD include lack of attention, hyperactivity and increased impulsivity. The condition was believed to be “grown out of” when the affected individual enters adulthood, but long-term neurobehavioral investigations into adulthood determined that up to 90 percent of individuals with ADHD in childhood will have ADHD as adults. Approximately 10 million adults in the US have ADHD.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two classes of drugs for the treatment of ADHD: stimulants and nonstimulants. Although stimulants are recognized as the most effective and fast-acting category, they have the downsides of abuse and addiction when compared to the nonstimulant drug category. There are four FDA-approved ADHD-specific nonstimulant drugs, namely Eli Lilly’s Strattera (atomoxetine), Shionogi’s Kapvay (clonidine), Takeda’s Intuniv (guanfacine) and now Supernus’ Qelbree (viloxazine). In 2002, Strattera became the first FDA-approved nonstimulant drug to treat ADHD in adults. The efficacy of Strattera was shown by a clinical trial involving 270 adults.
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Qelbree as a Potent ADHD Treatment for Adults
Qelbree was approved by the FDA on Friday and is the newest nonstimulant ADHD drug for adults after two decades. The approval was given to Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharma company focused on the development of drugs for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The pharmacological action of Qelbree is thought to be that the drug interacts and binds to the norepinephrine transporter, thereby inhibiting norepinephrine reuptake.
Similar to the earlier FDA-approved Strattera, Qelbree has been clinically proved to be efficient in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults with ADHD. Qelbree has excelled in clinical studies as it demonstrated prominent safety, drug tolerability and has no evidence of abuse potential.
Jack Khattar, President and CEO of Supernus Pharmaceuticals, has stated in the company’s press release that “As a leader in the field of CNS, we are fully committed to better understanding how to treat complex diseases such as ADHD.” Khattar also added, “Today’s approval marks a major advancement in the treatment of ADHD and is an important milestone just one year after the approval of Qelbree to treat pediatric patients. We are proud to bring a new novel nonstimulant option for adults into the market after two decades.”
Qelbree Clinical Trial Conclusions
Four clinical trials were performed to study the efficacy of Qelbree. The assessment done on children six to 11 years of age prescribed with 100 mg and 200 mg daily doses indicated a statistical significance in ADHD symptom score reduction at the onset of week one. In the study with adolescents 12 to 17 years of age administered with 400 mg/day, there was a prominent symptom score reduction at the start of week two. In the flexible-dose study in adults, statistically significant ADHD symptom score reductions were observed during the commencement of week two.
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Recommended Dosage of Qelbree and Its Side Effects
The advised daily dosage of Qelbree in adults ranges from 200 mg to 600 mg. Pediatric patients six to 11 years of age are suggested to consume 100 mg once daily. After studying the response in the affected pediatric patient, the dosage can be increased by 100 mg on a weekly basis and not exceeding 400 mg/day. In case of children 12 to 17 years of age, the initial dosage is 200 mg/day and can be elevated after one week by a 200 mg increment and not exceeding 400 mg/day.
Qelbree, despite being an efficient and nonstimulant drug, can have its side effects on patients. It has been reported to increase blood pressure and heart rate. The drug can also induce manic episodes, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea, decreased appetite and other side effects. The news release also indicated that the drug may induce suicidal thoughts in both children and adults, particularly in the first few months of treatment or if the dose is altered. Thus, it’s advised to monitor behavioral changes during the drug consumption period.
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A collection of 36 extraordinary stories originally told on stage, featuring work by writers, entertainers, thinkers, and community leaders. Spanning comedy and tragedy, Alien Nation brilliantly illuminates what it’s like to be an immigrant in America. America would not be America without its immigrants. This anthology, adapted from storytelling event “This Alien Nation,” captures firsthand the past and present of immigration in all its humor, pain, and weirdness. Contributors—some well-known, others regular (and fascinating) people—share moments from their lives, reminding us that immigration is not just a word dropped in the news (simplified to something you are “for” or “against”), but a world—rich with unique voices, perspectives, and experiences. Travel from the Central Park playground where “tattle-tales” among nannies inspire Christine Lewis’s activism to an Alexandrian garden half a century ago courtesy of writer André Aciman. Visit a refugee camp in Gaza as described by actress and comedian Maysoon Zayid, and follow Intersex activist Tatenda Ngwaru as she flees Zimbabwe with dreams of meeting Oprah. Witness efforts from comedian Aparna Nancherla's mother to make Aparna less shy, and Orange is the New Black's Laura Gómez makes an unlikely connection in a bed-and-breakfast. Compelling and inspirational, Alien Nation is a celebration of immigration and an exploration of culture shock, isolation and community, loneliness and hope, heartbreak and promise—it’s a poignant reminder of our shared humanity at a time we need it greatly, and a thoughtful, entertaining tribute to cultural diversity.Show more
In the tradition of Little Failure, a funny, dark, and tender coming-of-age memoir about life as a perpetual fish-out-of-water, from the Yugoslavian-born comedic storyteller, MothStorySLAM favorite, and host of the Women of Letters literary salon. Sofija Stefanovic makes the first of many awkward entrances in 1982, born in Belgrade, socialist Yugoslavia. The circumstances of her birth (a blackout, gasoline shortages, bickering parents) don't exactly get her off to a running start. While around her ethnic tensions are stoked by totalitarian leaders with violent agendas, Sofija's early years are filled with rock music, inadvisable crushes, and rallies to protest the government. As the political situation escalates, her family travels back and forth between faraway, peaceful Australia, a place where they can't seem to fit in, and their turbulent home, which they can't seem to shake. Meanwhile, Yugoslavia collapses into the bloodiest European conflict in recent history. Featuring warlords, beauty queens, genital warts, and everything in between, Sofija's memoir offers us a window inside a complicated culture that she both cherishes and resents, capturing the experience of not quite connecting with your old country, and yet never quite being embraced by your new one. Refreshingly candid and wonderfully vulnerable, Miss Ex-Yugoslavia will stay with you for a long time.Show more
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Preparations are underway for the 89th Academy Awards in Hollywood
A covered Oscar statue is seen in a storage area just off the red carpet as preparations are underway for the 89th annual Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on February 24, 2017. The 2017 Academy Awards will take place this Sunday, February 25. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
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I'm with Arthur on this one, if it was wrong for them to be so rude to you, why would you repond in kind? You went back to those women and continued the whole thing, what a waste of time and energy. I'm sorry to say this but you are just as rude as they are.
Lola, I'm sorry that you feel that way. I just couldn't let those b*tches get away with doing that to my child. Wait until you have a couple of kids and see how you react when someone tries to diminish them or harm them! Your blood will boil! I don't know too many mothers or fathers who like they're children being abused by someone else.
These women should have known better. I didn't initiate it, but I did question it. I will question it anytime it happens (as long as they aren't pointing a gun at me).
I feel that you and Arthur don't have a clue about human reaction to being offended. If you handle it with a milquetoast reaction, so be it, that's you. I chose to handle it differently.
Furthermore, I wasn't being rude to these women. Being rude would of been calling them some crazy old (insert race of your choice) bats and spraying pepper spray in their face.
And as far as that (insert race of your choice) woman goes, she got away with murder. If it would of been someone else, she'd of walked away with no hair!
Edited: So it won't appear so racist or offensive to some.

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Sergison Bates’ cool, mysterious, sunlit home in Cadaqués has the same qualities as the Costa Brava townscape, writes Mónica Rivera. Photography by David Grandorge
If you go to Spain, the only village on the Spanish coast that is still beautiful is Cadaqués,’ said José Antonio Coderch to architects Peter Harnden and Lanfranco Bombelli in the early 1950s. Some years later they arrived there to stay.
Cadaqués is a former fishing village in Northern Catalonia, located on a small peninsula that, for centuries, was virtually cut off from the mainland by mountains. Since the beginning of the 20th century - mainly through Dalí, and later Coderch, Harnden and Bombelli - the town has attracted such influential writers and artists as Picasso, García Lorca, Duchamp, Man Ray, Max Bill, John Cage, Richard Hamilton and Joseph Beuys, many of them guests of others with holiday homes there.
Together with the Catalan architects Federico Correa, Alfonso Milá and Coderch, Harnden (an American) and Bombelli (an Italian) made a celebrated contribution to the cultural life and architecture of the town. As Oriol Bohigas noted, they ‘wisely set the tone of the ’60s in Cadaqués by providing the models to develop a current of stylistic discretion’ and ‘succeeded in understanding the geographical and social reality of [the town]’.
The same could be said of the recently completed house in the old town by Sergison Bates Architects, carried out in association with the Barcelona-based architectural practice, Liebman Villavecchia. The new house replaces a two-storey dwelling and a neighbouring structure in a state of ruin. The architects see it as an ‘act of repair to the old town, mediating with the context and creating a renewed identity’.
The house is essentially a linear assembly of rooms, shifted and shaped by the limits and opportunities afforded by the abutting walls, street and view to the sea. It is through a sensitive negotiation with these conditions that the architecture develops itself, giving character to each space and fitting into the fabric of Cadaqués.
Approaching the house down the narrow street from the north, the first impression is that its first room is the street itself, the bench on the house facade its first piece of furniture. At the height of the bench and flush with it is a small, fixed window with objects displayed on its interior sill, imbuing the outdoor street-room with the house’s indoor sensibility.
That this window has neither shutters nor curtains announces the wish for permanent yet subtle engagement with life in the street. Bending down to look through it, one catches a glimpse of the beautiful curved underside of the stairs, constructed with the traditional Catalan technique, the volta catalana, of layering flat, thin, terracotta tiles to form vaults.
The street-as-room feeling is shaped by a setback of the building and its entrance, a sequence of doors. The first is wooden and gate-like, flush with the facade; the feeling evoked is that it should be left open, so as to announce the presence of the family. The second door, flush with the inside of the wall, has a fixed glass window with an interior wooden shutter, thereby developing further layers with which to fine-tune the degree of desired privacy.
The first room encountered is a large entrance hall housing a wood stove - a room for pausing and orientating oneself, it leads to and suggests others. An interior opening overlooks a tall space in the basement, above which a small rotated square glass lets in light and anticipates an outdoor space above. Between the double doors, leading into one of the two bedrooms giving onto this central hall, is yet another square glass, letting light into the basement.
Up the winding stairs is a central hall, the primary living area. Off this and a step down is another room, this one with a long table and kitchen counter. It leads to another room, an outdoor one, a patio open to the sky.
The central hall - or salon - has a theatrical quality. With its high and modelled ceiling, double curtains at the entry from the stairs, ‘drawn’ tile carpet slightly rotated to emphasise the geometrical tension and its position one step above the kitchen, it acts as a stage and backdrop to the domestic life unfolding in and around it. The fireplace is the focal element, dramatically sculpted by the light from a south-facing side window. The space has the virtue of making all casual and relaxed activities memorable - the beauty of the stage embellishes the memory of meaningful gatherings around a fire.
A careful orchestration of different interior windows is found throughout the house: fixed, without glass, interior to interior, in the floor or roof, flush, recessed. Combined with shafts and voids, they distribute light and provide cross-ventilation in every room, even the mezzanines and basement, where a masonry shaft connects a low window to a high one in the patio. It is a strategy of moving air and light, while exploiting the windows’ potential for creating painterly strokes of light.
From ground level up, the heavy masonry holds a delicate and seemingly weightless interior. In contrast to the root-like underground space from which the house springs, and where rock is left exposed, above ground an overall taciturn tectonic expression is found, in which the joints between materials are present but dimmed and surfaces appear to be very thin.
The pressed-cement floor tiles are an uneven, off-white colour, resembling a wash. A soft sheen accentuates the slight unevenness of the narrow joints; an imperfect finish counterbalances the carefulness applied to other details, relaxing the atmosphere. In both central halls, the colourful tiled ‘carpets’ are cool in summer and warmed in winter by the radiant floor heating.
Edges and surfaces susceptible to wear are lined with local white marble, placed flush on one side and revealing its thickness on the other. When used as window sills, the marble butts against the render, concealing its edge and resembling fire-hardened stucco, its tectonic expression disappearing.
The house’s spatial configuration resists immediate understanding, thus granting spaces the paused, rich quality of old constructions that have been built additively. Sergison Bates’ interest in the ‘arrangement of interconnected rooms’ is evident in their considered sequence - some of transit and encounter, others of repose and privacy. In some, uses are not prescribed. The house is shared by two families and bedrooms have no assigned owner.
People must re-conquer a room on each visit by bringing a basket of belongings - a simple but powerful act that reinforces the idea of sharing and the house’s semi-public character. Many holiday homes are led by the idea of a private paradise to which one escapes. This house explores the opposite - the enjoyment of participating in a place’s culture. As well as challenging established notions of holidays, it offers - as did Harnden and Bombelli’s work decades ago - a renewed model for intervening in the city.
In explaining the birth of the classical Mediterranean city, Ortega y Gasset said: ‘The house is put up to be in it, and the city is founded in order to go out of the house and meet other people who have gone out of theirs.’ In that sense, the ‘act of repair’ goes beyond the physical; it contributes to recovering the essence of the city by making a home to be in, in the city.
Mónica Rivera is co-founder of Emiliano López Mónica Rivera Arquitectos

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Steve Davis was 'made for snooker' says Terry Griffiths
Wales' 1979 world snooker champion Terry Griffiths says Steve Davis was "made to play snooker."
Davis, who won six world titles, has retired at the age of 58.
Griffiths lost to Davis in the 1988 World Championship final and failed to beat the Englishman in seven meetings at the Crucible.
"He changed the way the top professionals looked at their game, because he came in and was putting long hours of practice in," Griffiths said.
"His technique was as perfect as it can be. He wouldn't tell you that, but I'll tell you as an opponent."
Davis was given a standing ovation by the audience at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre after announcing his retirement.
He began his career in 1978 and dominated the sport in the 1980s, winning six world titles and was world number one from 1983 to 1990.
Davis won 28 ranking titles, putting him joint second on the all-time list with Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins.
His last match came on 10 April where he lost against Fergal O'Brien and failed to qualify for this year's World Championship.
Griffiths vividly remembers meeting Davis for the first time at a tournament in Prestatyn, north Wales.
"I watched him and it looked as if he'd been made to play snooker, honestly. I never forgot it. It just looked as if somebody had moulded him," Griffiths told BBC Wales Sport.
"Through the 1980s I wouldn't say he was unbeatable, but he wasn't far from it because he was better than the other players.
"Steve's win ratio was so high against most of us top players that were below him in the rankings that he was always going to be the favourite to win events."
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News items related to the Penn State scandal just keep popping up in the news like some kind of recurring bad dream.
This week there is a report at SI.com that says that at the end of February the Jerry Sandusky scandal and its aftermath had cost the university more than $41 million.
This does not include, of course, any settlement costs in the lawsuits filed by victims of Sandusky’s sexual abuse. The school’s legal representatives have been in serious discussions about settlement with a number of the plaintiffs. Those settlements will eventually cost the university millions of dollars more than what has already been spent.
The school made its first payment of $12 million to the NCAA in December. This money was the first payment on the $60 million fine imposed by the NCAA when it handed down sanctions to Penn State, which its Board of Trustees and president agreed to back in early 2012. This means that the school still owes the NCAA $48 million.
We also learned this week that the report on the scandal submitted by Louis Freeh and commissioned by the school cost about $8.1 million. Some vocal alumni had called on university leadership to release these itemized costs, in part to promote transparency. Those critics had also asked the university to release the letter of agreement, or “engagement letter” with Freeh, that outlined the scope and responsibilities of the former FBI director in leading the internal investigation into the scandal.
The letter in question was signed by school representatives and Freeh on Dec. 2, 2011. That report’s most damning conclusion was that there was a conspiracy among high-ranking administrators at the school, including Joe Paterno, to cover up facts for several years about the activities by Sandusky.
The governor of Pennsylvania has filed suit against the NCAA in federal court seeking to overturn the sanctions. On another front, a report commissioned by the Paterno family was released in early February 2013. It concluded Freeh’s report was inaccurate and unfounded, and resulted in a “rush to injustice.”
Anthony Lubrano was named a Penn State Trustee in July 2012. He has been a harsh critic of how the university handled matters related to the scandal. He has called the report inaccurate and incomplete and now has demanded that the school seek a refund of the money paid to Freeh.
The school has said the findings were used to improve Penn State operations, including how the trustees govern, and that it was not within Freeh’s scope to review actions or motives of other entities.
Meanwhile, the football team is preparing for spring practice. The 2013 season will be the first season that significant scholarship reductions will kick in. The team survived a rocky start to the 2012 campaign to finish 8-4. Real questions remain as to whether or not Coach Bill O’Brien can continue to win over the next three or four seasons, as the scholarship penalties take more of a toll on the team roster. The on-field performance may impact attendance and other financial support for the football program.
It now appears likely that the final bill for this mess will run upwards of $150 million.
It will not be so easy to count the intangible costs to the school. The continued efforts of the Paterno family and others to whitewash what school officials did will no doubt have a continued impact on the school. Trials for the former school president and athletics director are now scheduled to take place either in the fall or in the spring of 2014. There is no telling what might come out in what are sure to be very public trials.
Mothers have told their children for years not to play with matches because they may start a fire. It’s too bad that a number of adults working at Penn State between 1990 and 2012 did not exercise the same caution. The school may never be the same place it was before this firestorm blows over.
Greg Tyler is the Library Director at the United States Sports Academy. He has also taught courses at the Academy in sports law. He worked for years in youth sports as a coach, league administrator and as a soccer referee. He has a law degree and practiced law for a number of years. You can reach him at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Stem cell therapy offers many benefits to those with a neurological injury or disorder. The goal of the stem cell therapies available at the office of Christopher A. Duma, MD, FACS, is to support the healing of damaged nerves, soft tissues, and organs from the inside out.
Dr. Duma provides minimally invasive stem cell therapy in-office on an outpatient basis. He uses substances from your own body or a prescreened donor to address a range of neurological conditions.
What to know about stem cells
Stem cells have the unique ability to regenerate into any type of cell in the body. There are two types of stem cells used in medical applications to support internal cell repair, including embryonic and adult stem cells.
Embryonic stem cells
Embryonic stem cells are harvested from unused embryos donated to science. The cells are in the inner cell mass of a human embryo in the early stages of development, typically the fourth to seventh day after fertilization of an egg.
These cells are pluripotent stem cells that can develop into any type of cell, including blood, nerve, bone, and organ cells.
Adult stem cells
Adult stem cells are found in bone marrow, brain tissue, skin, and other fully formed tissues. Some stem cells only regenerate into specific types of cells, while others are induced pluripotent stem cells that can become any type of cell.
The term induced means that adult pluripotent stem cells are manipulated in a lab to act more like embryonic stem cells.
Benefits of stem cell therapy in treating neurological conditions
Because stem cells can regenerate into any type of cell, they are useful in the treatment of nerves and other tissues that have been damaged by neurological disorders like:
- Cerebral palsy
- Spinal cord injury
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Duma may also recommend stem cell therapy to repair brain tissue damaged by stroke or traumatic injury.
Injections of stem cells harvested from your own body or from donor tissue stimulate your body’s natural healing processes. Over time, new, healthy cells grow and replace those damaged by disease or trauma.
Because the growth of new tissue addresses the root cause of neurological symptoms, many people find fast and lasting symptom relief. Depending on the condition you’re treating, you may also be able to reduce your reliance on medications and still keep your condition well-controlled.
Candidates for stem cell therapy
The stem cell therapies Dr. Duma offers are generally safe and effective for people with chronic symptoms of a neurological condition. We may initially recommend medications, lifestyle changes, and other nonsurgical treatments before considering stem cell injections.
Dr. Duma completes a comprehensive health evaluation to determine if you can tolerate stem cell injections. If you haven’t responded well to medications or other therapies and are otherwise in good health, he customizes a treatment plan for stem cell injections.
You might also benefit from stem cell therapy if you need surgery to repair damaged nerves or other tissues affected by degenerative neurological disorders. Stem cell injections after surgery can expedite your recovery, so you can heal faster and more efficiently.
Call the office of Christopher A. Duma, MD, FACS, in Newport Beach, California, today to schedule a stem cell therapy consultation. You can also book an appointment online.


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Found on another web site. I needed a recipe to go with my Jerk Chicken for an ethnic dinner I was hosting. I like trying new recipes and as it turned out everybody ended up enjoying this dish so decided to share with other Zaar members.
- 1 quart cabbage, shredded
- 1⁄4 cup carrot, shredded
- 1⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning (see #91493 from Chia)
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots & green peppers. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar & Jerk seasoning.
- Pour over cabbage mixture & toss well.
Hands down, one of the best coleslaw's I have ever eaten. This was an awesome dish. So flavorful and the textures were excellent. Loved the combination of vegetables, the dressing and the jerk seasoning in the dish. The jerk seasoning really elevates this sweet, tasty coleslaw to something memorable. Thank you for sharing a recipe that I have placed in my Favorites Cookbook for 2012. Kudos to you Mustang Sally. Made for Fall Pac/12
I enjoyed the different taste the jerk seasoning gave to the slaw. Great veggie salad. Thanks! :)

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BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — A Luzerne County man accused of killing his father and trying to cover up the crime is headed to trial.
William Morse IV is accused of killing 59-year-old William Morse, who went missing in June 2018. Morse was in district court for a preliminary hearing.
Prosecutors called witnesses who they say prove that William Morse IV did not get along with his father, murdered him, and then did everything he could to only cover up the crime.
Investigators testified that his son was the last person to see him alive. Morse told the police that his father got into a black truck and left his home on 170 Hollow Road and was never to be seen again.
A key witness for the prosecution was Robin Morse, the ex-wife of the victim and the mother of the accused. She testified that she arrived home to Sugarloaf Township on the night her husband went missing. She said her son was tending to a fire in a burn pit on the property.
Troopers testified Wednesday they found human bones in the fire pit. She asked her son where his dad was. He replied he took off. Robin Morse also testified that her son and ex-husband were supposed to have a meeting that day to talk out their differences.
They weren’t getting along. Robin Morse testified that she asked her son how the meeting went? He said not good, that his father started swinging his arms and acting wildly then took off. Robin Morse says she believed her son. Eyewitness News spoke to Bob Morse, the brother of the victim.
“It’s moving forward and I think justice will be served and we got a lot accomplished today so everything went well. Nothing surprised me but our team did a nice job and I think you are going to see justice prevailed so it’s good,” Bob Morse said.
District Judge ruled there was enough evidence to send the case to Luzerne County Court. Morse faces life in prison if convicted.
Prosecutors have not said if they will seek the death penalty for Morse.
The Luzerne County man accused of killing his father and trying to cover up the crime was in court Wednesday facing murder charges. William Morse IV is accused of killing 59-year-old William Morse, who went missing in June 2018.
Prosecutors called witnesses they say will prove that William Morse IV did not get along with his father, murdered him, and then did everything he could to not only cover up the crime, but access his father’s financial resources, including a $7 million trust fund.
William Morse went missing on June 11, 2018. Investigators testified that his son was the last person to see him alive. Morse told police that his father got into a black pickup truck and left his home at 170 Hollow Road and was never to be seen again.
Sugarloaf Township Police Chief Josh Winters testified that Morse showed no emotion or sense of urgency when he filed a missing person report on June 20, 2018. A state trooper testified that in April 2018, William Morse IV did an internet search on how the chemical lye can help decompose bodies.
Another alleged internet search focused on how a murder conviction can be obtained without a body. Prosecutors say they will prove at trial that Morse killed his father and burned his remains in a burn pit.
At the Sugarloaf Township property, bone fragments were found in the burn pit.


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Bao Long Seasoning Cubes Vietnamese Chicken Pho
Vietnamese Chicken Pho is a delicious and popular dish in Vietnam, originating from the traditional breakfast of the Vietnamese people. It is a flavorful chicken noodle soup with complex flavors Vietnamese Chicken Pho is typically enjoyed for breakfast or at any time of the day in Vietnam at pho restaurants across the country. It is an integral part of Vietnamese cuisine and is beloved for its harmonious blend of rich and aromatic flavors in every bowl.
Simple Preparation: Bao Long Seasoning Cubes for Vietnamese Chicken Pho provide a convenient method for preparing this traditional dish. Follow these steps:
- Dissolve 1-2 cubes (adjust to taste) in hot water to create a flavorful chicken broth.
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- Serve in bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and condiments like fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, and more.
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Below you'll find a list of all items that have been categorized as “Smart Eat”
Smart Eat instant chicken curry meal is made in Thailand with selecting natural ingredients without MSG and preservative.
With chicken meat, good for pairing with steam rice, spaghetti, rice noodle, french bread and pizza, also depends on personal taste with adding other ingredients.
To serve cold :
Ready to eat, also good for adding your own ingredients.
To serve hot :
1) Pour contents into microwave container of using high heat for 40 seconds.
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MADISON, Wis. - Police are investigating a west-side shooting that injured a man in the early morning hours Saturday.
Madison police Lt. Stephanie Bradley-Wilson said a 21-year-old man was shot in the neck at about 2 a.m. Saturday.
The incident happened at 1041 Gammon Lane, police said. The 21-year-old was celebrating his birthday at a party at the home when a disturbance occurred and he was shot, police added.
Bradley-Wilson said the man's gunshot wound is non-life-threatening. Police are still looking for the shooter and did not elaborate on what led to the gunshot.
- Suspected serial thief steals again, police say
- State manufacturing tax credit continues to grow
- Man scammed out of $4,300 by person claiming to be grandson
- Man stabs girlfriend in neck with scissors, police say
- Fremont woman accused in boyfriend's fatal stabbing is acquitted
- East Towne Mall employee attacked, robbed


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Fans gravitated to the self-discovery tale told by show writers and executive producer Jay Firestone. Together they brought strong, engaging (and sexy) bisexual and lesbian characters to genre television, especially with the principle character of Bo portrayed by Anna Silk.
Having reached what some may say was the climax of its story at the end of season four, the show was recognized this past spring by Toronto's LGBTQ community for positively influencing the acceptance of same-sex couplings in modern genre drama.
It was also surprising to both fans as well as the cast when it was announced recently that the fifth season would be its last. Those in attendance at the Fan Expo panel were told the final leg of Bo's journey will play out in two parts. The first eight episodes will air this December, with the remainder to be shown in the fall of 2015. "It's a gift to know when we're ending", said Silk, "we get to do it right".
Hear from cast members Rachel Skarsten, Anna Silk, Kris Holden-Reid and Paul Amos on what a gift the show has been to their careers and how much family plays a role in the show both on and off camera.

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Ann has a talent for dreaming up simple and flavorful recipes. Her tastes are wide-ranging and she enjoys fine dining as much as discovering and experiencing the best fast food. Over her years of working as a recipe developer and food editor, she has compiled an impressive library of recipes that she continually mines for ideas and inspiration.
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Decorate this rich buttery Christmas fruit pound cake with candied cherries.
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I made this cake today, I decreased the sugar to 270g (the recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups, i.e 300g) and the cake suited my taste. My son really liked it. The cake was moist and soft with lovely aroma of orange peels. I didn't have rum extract so I soaked raisins in rum for about an hour then drained (rum discarded). I think this cake is great for the holiday because it's easy to make, beautiful to look at (especially when you cut it into slices) and delicious to eat. Thanks for the recipe.
I have made this cake every year for the holidays. My husband specifically asked for this cake. Nice alternative to regular fruit cake. Highly recommend it.
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Once the temperature drops a few degrees, I’m in full-on fall foods mode. Pumpkin bars, apple crisp, cranberry bread…you name it, I’m making it. However, most of it revolves around sweets. Why doesn’t dinner get a fair chance?
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Who wins in a battle of Goliath vs. Goliath?
Tune in over the next couple days to find out.
It doesn't get much better than this as two absolute legends of sport and, what should be, once-in-a-generation athletes go head to head
Nathan Chen -- who won the last three world championships -- and Yuzuru Hanyu -- who won the last two Olympic gold medals -- will face each other for the first time in nearly a year when the men's singles short program begins at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Chen, 22, appears to have the upper hand, coming out on top in each of their three meetings since the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games (always by 22 points or greater).
But Hanyu, 27, has proven Olympic success - plus plans to unleash a quadruple axel. The jump has never been landed in competition. For a quad axel, a skater takes off facing forward and complete 4 1/2 revolutions in the air.
A strong skate by Chen would finally allow him to put the "disastrous" (his words) short program performance from four years ago at his first Olympics behind him. He already had a redemptive skate in the team event, earning the second-highest score in the world and helping the U.S. team to an eventual silver medal.
The rest of the 30-man field is hardly going to hand the medals to Chen and Hanyu, though. They will face stiff competition from Hanyu's Japanese countrymen Yuma Kagiyama, who took silver at the 2021 World Championships at just 17, and Shoma Uno, the 2018 Olympic silver medalist. Uno was second to Chen in the team event short program and Kagiyama won the team free skate (Chen was not competing).
American Jason Brown returns to the Olympic stage after eight years. Brown was fourth at the Sochi 2014 Games and earned bronze in the team event there but missed out on making the 2018 Olympic team. He skates in the final group with Chen and Kagiyama.

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The answer popped up at the science camp when she listened to Sir CV Raman. She would pursue pure sciences.
“I had no idea what the camp would be about,“ recalls Savithri, now a biochemistry professor at the IISc. “It opened my eyes to science.“ Not just that. Savithri won the Excellence in Science award at the 99th Indian Science Congress.
The Summer School in Science turns 50 this year. And it continues to expose Class 10 students to all the reasons for a career in science while keeping its core objective of promoting scientific temper intact.
Organised by the Bangalore Science Forum, founded by Gandhian educationist H Narasimhaiah and head quartered at National College, Basavanagudi, it is Bengaluru's longest running science camp.
“In the past decade, we have moved from lectures to field visits,“ camp director YC Kamala said. The next 12-day camp, which starts April 24, comprises field visits to the International Institute of Information Technology (IIITB), Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Maiya's and Nimhans.
Lectures and experiments are also lined up “to reinforce science for children in the face of software and commerce,“ she said.
Experts point out that the camp has been running for so many years despite basic science courses losing sheen. “The Bangalore Science Forum is a unique organisation in that it is undeterred by public interest waxing and waning in science,“ former IISc director P Balaram said, who taught regularly at the camp in its early years.
At JNCASR, students will get a demonstration of the Raman spectrum by professor Chandrabhas Narayana. He will also talk about why students should look at science as a career.
“Children are interested in science but end up choosing engineering or medicine due to parental or peer pressure,“ he said. “Have you ever heard a techie talk about work? It's always about weekends. For scientists, creativity is a daily affair.“


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Question suggested by Pat Harrelson, AR, USA.
Yes, my Kerry needs anesthesia
No, my Kerry allows the vet to clean teeth without anesthesia
My vet does not clean my Kerry's teeth
Posted: November 28, 2015
Today is April 29, 2017
On this day in 2006:
The Foundation rescued 14 Kerries from a puppy mill in Missouri

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My 2504 WLC mgmt IP - 192.168.1.2/24, vlan ID -0, port -1 connected to SG300 Cisco Switch in L3 mode at trunk port no GE1. Here 3602 AP is connected with POE setup at port GE2 at SG300.
Internel DHCP server enabled at WLC pool 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.200. Wireless client unable to get DHCP ip...
Please guide with config?
1. Did you created a wlan and mapped the interface to management ??
2. Did u enable DHCP poxy ??
You must enable DHCP proxy on the controller to allow the internal DHCP server to function. This can be done via the GUI under this section:
Or via the CLI:
Config dhcp proxy enable
3. I will recommand to use a different subent for clients other then management subnet.
Create a dynamic interface, mapped to a WLAN and provide the DHCP server address as WLC management IP.
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HOW VASCULYSE 2G RF WORKS? VascuLyse 2G RF thermocoagulation is a product of recent innovations in the field of electronics. It produces perfectly targeted “heat energy” resulting in a thermal lesion. Heat is generated in the capillary vessels resulting in the instant disappearance of blemishes without risks of epidermal damage.
THE SKIN CONDITION Telangiectasia occurs when small blood capillary vessels are permanently dilated, producing tiny little red lines visible at the surface of the skin. It is a condition that develops as we age, usually appearing in the mid-40s, sometimes earlier on those with fair skin. Extreme cold weather and excessive sun exposure are the most recognized causes.
THE BENEFITS Small capillary vessels are responsible for cell nutrition. Their impairment can affect the appearance and function of the skin. During VascuLyse 2G RF treatments, the blood into the damaged vessels is coagulated. The appearance of the skin noticeably improves.
THE SAFETY During treatment, the probe simply touches the skin surface, following the dilated capillary. Vascular blemishes disappear on contact.
What areas can be treated?
- Broken Capillaries on the face & upper chest
- Ruby Points on the body
- Skin Tags on the face, neck & body
- Milia on the face
- Cholesterol Deposits


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Question 1: Yes. "An estimated 5.3 million acres (roughly the size of New Jersey) of this new energy-related development is most likely to occur in forested areas."  Keep in mind it's not just the footprint of the actual turbine but all the roads and infrastructure surrounding it. It very clearly destroys animal habitats, and will ultimately reduce bio ...[text shortened]... ience/2015/03/05/new-study-offers-first-comprehensive-picture-of-appalachian-energy-development/
Question 1: Yes. "An estimated 5.3 million acres (roughly the size of New Jersey) of this new energy-related development is most likely to occur in forested areas."
NO; some wind turbines put into a 'forested area' does NOT mean cutting down all the trees in that 'forested area'.
I live in an area with wind turbines and they are in a 'forested area' and I see the tree are still there!
They are nearly always put in clearings in the forested area that where already there
, just like in my area. I have never once seen any tree being cut down specifically to put up a wind turbine and I assume the local cancel would generally block such a move as it would obviously would be in most cases environmentally counterproductive.
Question 2: I don't have any idea.
Exactly! So, how is it that you both, as you just admitted, have "no idea", and assume that trees elsewhere in the world will not be killed by the additional global warming effects by not erecting those wind turbines thus the wind turbines giving net benefit to most trees?
Are you asking how many more trees we'd have now if it weren't for electricity-generating carbon emissions?
No. I am asking would trees elsewhere in the world be killed by the additional global warming effects (more hurricanes blowing them down etc) by NOT erecting more wind turbines. In other words, how do you know there isn't a global net benefit to most trees from erecting more wind turbines? I don't make the assumption of either net benefit nor net cost but, either way, erecting loads more wind turbines certainly wouldn't be used to devastate forests world wide.
In general, a proposal to cut down significant numbers of trees (or just one relatively large tree) to make room for a wind turbine would be strongly rejected and therefore prevented by governments or local cancels and for obvious reasons. It would be the same for solar panels; forests won't be cut down to make way for them because the authorities simply won't allow it and for obvious reasons.
Most wind turbines aren't erected at an exact spot where there was a tree. And what about off-shore wind and wind turbines NOT put in forested areas? There is no shortage of such places left to erect huge numbers of them if necessary thus wind power is still a massively under-exploited resource that can be scaled-up without chopping down a single tree.


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Coast Guard Transports Man Off Ocean City CoastThe Coast Guard says its crews transported a man who suffered an apparent seizure aboard a fishing boat near Ocean City.
Coast Guard Rescues 2 Boaters From Capsized SailboatThe Coast Guard rescued two boaters from a capsized sailboat Monday in the St. Martin River near Ocean City.
2 Die When Catamaran Capsizes Off Ocean CityThe U.S. Coast Guard says two men died when their catamaran capsized about 30 miles northeast of Ocean City. Two other men were rescued.
2 Rescued From Sinking Boat In Southern Md.The Coast Guard says it rescued two boaters off Point Lookout State Park in southern Maryland when their craft took on water.
Search For Missing Boater Underway In Anne Arundel CountyA major search is underway for a missing boater in Anne Arundel County.
Coast Guard Rescues Man After Sailboat CapsizesThe Coast Guard says one of its Baltimore-based crews rescued a 50-year-old man after his sailboat capsized in Tangier Sound near Crisfield.
9 Rescued From Boat That Sank East Of Ocean CityNine people have been rescued from a boat that sank east of Ocean City.
Coast Guard Rescues Boater Near AnnapolisThe Coast Guard rescued a man from a capsized boat in the Severn River early Sunday morning.


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In October it will be a year since “The End” came for the original Spider-Girl and so here is a belated salute to May “Mayday” Parker.
It was a wonderful kind of throwback, a classic superhero book. Today cynicism rules the day, everything is “dark” and “edgy,” heroes, at best, occupy a moral grey area and villains are sometimes nothing more than colorful mass murderers. Spider-Girl was truly heroic, idealistic, and maybe a little naïve. Her greatest moral lapse was that she sometimes lied to her parents (gasp!) And the villains, while there schemes were sinister, were also a little campy, or just plain weird (and that’s a complement.)
But now that it is gone I’m glad it has stayed gone. It’s rare for one writer to go from beginning to end on a character that he or she doesn’t own, but Tom DeFalco was lucky and so were we. He had a great run and was able to tie up the loose ends and wrap it up on a positive note. It would have been too bad if another writer came in and decided to “shake things up” and spin off in another direction, or worse, to somehow move Mayday Parker into the regular Earth-616 continuity.
It was fun; it was the kind of comic book that hooked you as a kid. It was optimistic with a real spirit of high adventure. It’s small but fiercely loyal fan base kept the book alive for over 10 years and that loyalty is testament to just how good it was.


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Are you ready for a challenge beginning with L? - Virtually All Sorts ~ where will your click take you today?
Librarys open a wonderful world of literature Looking back and beyond, to the future Share the love with your library cards, from contemporary to the legendary ‘bard’… Spend your days being a loveable book moocher. Related
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BRUCE PENINSULA CAMPING
Let´s head to the tip of the Bruce Peninsula and explore the rugged landscape and shipwrecks! The Bruce Peninsula is home to a variety of animals, including black bears, the Mississauga rattlesnake, and the barred owl.
The North Bruce Peninsula offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in North America. This is not surprising, considering the amount of shipwrecks and natural underwater rock formations found in the waters of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron.
We will be camping at Bruce Peninsula National Park, very close to famous Grotto! You won´t believe that this place is just a four-hour drive from Toronto! This is a great place for swimming and hiking, and the water is crystal clear.
So just sit back and relax with a cup of coffee, chill by the lake with your new friends - our Travelling Chicken chef is going to cook for you! You can learn how to cook on open fire and BBQ, help him to cook or just have a drink with him.
Choise of 1 or two nights camping!
Where to meet?
7 am Dufferin Mall, meeting in front of Beer Store
7.30 am at York Mills subway station, meeting in front of Starbucks
1 Night Camping
7 am - leaving from Toronto
12 pm - 4 pm Snorkeling or Scuba Diving or hiking at Bruce Peninsula National Park
12 pm - 1 pm - lunch
4 pm - 5 pm - setting up tents
5 pm - 8 pm - Grotto - hiking, swimming
8 pm - 11 pm - Campfire, dinner, free time
7 am - breakfast
8 am - 9 am - check out
11 am - Glass Bottom Tour
11.30 am - 2.30 pm - Flowerpot Island - hiking, swimming
3 pm - 3.30 pm - Tobermory sightseeing
2 Nights Camping
8 am leaving from scheduled places in Toronto
12 pm - 1 pm Lunch at Bruce Peninsual National Park, Bruce Peninsula Visitor Centre
1 pm - 4 pm - Bruce Peninsual National Park Hiking
3.30 pm - 5 pm - Arrival to the campsite, pitching tents
5 pm - 7 pm - Free time (You can walk to Grotto or just relax by the campfire)
7 pm - 8 pm - Dinner
Campfire after dinner, free time
8 am - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm - Free time in Grotto, lunch
1 pm - 4 pm - Canoeing / Kayaking or snorkeling / scubadiving (You need to book Scubadiving or Snorkeling tour online before the trip)
5 pm - 7 pm - Free time, dinner
8 am - 9 am - breakfast
9 am - 10.30 am - check out
11.30 am - Glass Bottom Tour to Flowerpot Island
11.30 am - 2.00 pm - Flowerpot Island - hiking, swimming
2 pm - leaving to Toronto
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Group size: 12-30 people
Flowerpot Island is part of Fathom Five National Marine Park, the first national marine park in Canada. This park has 45 square miles of clear water and an archipelago of 19 islands. Cliffs, caves, shipwrecks and lighthouses are found here.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
The North Bruce Peninsula offers some of the greatest scuba diving and snorkeling in North America. This is not surprising, considering the amount of shipwrecks and natural underwater rock formations found in the waters of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron.
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Sci. Signal., 16 December 2008
Science Signaling Podcast: 16 December 2008
John F. Foley and Annalisa M. VanHook
Science Signaling, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20005, USA
Abstract: This conversation is about research highlighted in the Editors Choice summary titled "Under Cover." The highlighted articles are C. Xu, E. Gagnon, M. E. Call, J. R. Schnell, C. D. Schwieters, C. V. Carman, J. J. Chou, K. W. Wucherpfennig, Regulation of T cell receptor activation by dynamic membrane binding of the CD3 cytoplasmic tyrosine-based motif. Cell 135, 702–713 (2008); and M. S. Kuhns, M. M. Davis, The safety on the TCR trigger. Cell 135, 594–596 (2008).
Citation: J. F. Foley, A. M. VanHook, Science Signaling Podcast: 16 December 2008. Sci. Signal. 1, pc14 (2008).
The editors suggest the following Related Resources on Science sites:
In Science Signaling
Science Signaling. ISSN 1937-9145 (online), 1945-0877 (print). Pre-2008: Science's STKE. ISSN 1525-8882

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Adding an Enterprise Bean Reference
Add a javax.ejb.EJB annotation to inject a reference
to the DukesBirthdayBean enterprise bean. This session
bean will be called from the methods in DukesBDay.
Right-click in the editor window and select Call Enterprise Bean.
In the Call Enterprise Bean dialog expand the firstcup application,
select DukesBirthdayBean, and click OK. The following
field will be added:
private DukesBirthdayBean dukesBirthdayBean;


WALLA WALLA, WA - Four airports across Washington State will receive over $23 million in federal grants, of which $1.3 million will go to Walla Walla Airport.
The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and will be used to improve critical airport infrastructure.
Other Washington grant recipients include Seattle-Tacoma International ($8.6 million), Bellingham International ($8.8 million), and Pullman-Moscow Regional ($1.08 million).
The Walla Walla Regional Airport will use this grant funding to construct a 17,000 square foot snow removal equipment building to extend the life of the equipment by protecting it from adverse weather conditions. Construction on the snow removal equipment building is expected to start this summer and finish in time for the 2021-22 winter season and is part of a larger slate of capital improvement projects at the airport.


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Unlike a lot of indie-rock Scotsmen, the Twilight Sad's James Graham proudly sings in the same wooly Glaswegian accent he speaks with. Combine this with a backdrop of swirling guitar noise and an audience of kilt-less yanks, and the 25 year-old's already cryptic lyrics might as well be coming out in Swahili. Just the same, Graham insists the fans in the States understand where he's coming from, maybe even more so than his fellow Scots.
"It's funny," says Graham, speaking from a tour stop in Cleveland. "People in America really seem to appreciate that we've traveled over from Scotland, so they'll come up to us after the show and we'll spend a lot of time talking with them — whereas in Britain, we'll usually play a show and then just go off by ourselves and get drunk [laughs]. People over here are a lot more enthusiastic about us coming over and playing. So we're very happy to be able to do it."
The Twilight Sad's current American jaunt represents its first since the September release of the band's second LP, Forget the Night Ahead — an album that sidestepped the sophomore jinx and instead proved a strong follow-up to 2007's loud, passionate Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters.
"I think the big difference with promoting this record is that we're a better live band than we were when the first record came out," Graham says. "The first tours we did were actually some of the first shows we ever played. We were just kind of learning how to be a band at that point. We've been kind of lucky, as well, with some of the support tours we've done [Smashing Pumpkins, Snow Patrol and Mogwai, to name a few], where our profile's definitely grown and a lot more people know of us."
For their upcoming Exit/In gig, Graham and his mates will be supporting Mono — a post-rock band cut from the same cloth as the Twilight Sad's Scottish mentors, Mogwai, but hailing from a tad further East — Tokyo.
"Yeah, we thought there was going to be a [language gap]," Graham says, "but it's actually been really cool — they're really nice people. Obviously, there are times where they have to explain what they're saying, but then, so do we half the time."
Graham is certainly no stranger to being asked to explain his words. Even on paper, when the accent is no issue, the deeper meanings of his angst-ridden but often minimalist lyrics tend to remain carefully veiled. (See the oft-repeated couplet "there's people downstairs / I'm more than a fighter" from "Reflection of the Television.")
"I've always said that my favorite songs are the ones where I don't necessarily know what they're about," he says, "but I can relate them back to a time or a place or something that's happened in my life. There's a lot more advantage to that than just writing, I don't know, a really obvious shite lyric."
Sometimes, Graham admits, even the songwriter himself doesn't know the full meaning of his song until a little context is added.
"There is a weird thing that's happened a few times. I've written a song, without being too sure what it meant, and then years down the line, when I'm playing the song somewhere, it's kind of come to me like, 'Oh, that's what it was about!' So it's a bit of a subconscious thing, I suppose."
As for the influence of his rural Scottish roots on his songwriting (the band emerged from the small Glasgow suburb of Kilsyth), Graham has a similar response.
"Yeah, probably in a subconscious way, it's there," he says. "I think if we came from a different place, we would sound completely different. It's not something where we play on the fact that we're Scottish. It's just a fact that we are — there's nothing we can do about it [laughs]. The good music that comes out of Scotland is usually pretty dark. That's probably because all there is to do is write music and drink and talk rubbish.
"But I would never want to write music anywhere else," Graham adds. "Unless someone wanted to buy me a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, I can't see me moving."
When posed with the possibility of a major label actually offering him just that, Graham scoffs a bit.
"We're very happy where we are right now [on Fat Cat Records]. ... For me, I like that our band is a band that's slowly getting more popular, and that we've had to actually work for the popularity we have — constantly touring and playing. That way, if we ever get to a certain point where we're playing to huge crowds, at least we'll know that we worked hard to get there and it's not just going to be a flash in the pan. You'll appreciate it a lot more if you've worked for something. ... But, you know, some money would be nice some day."

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NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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An abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used with radiation therapy to treat low-risk childhood Hodgkin lymphoma. It includes the drugs vincristine sulfate, doxorubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin), methotrexate, and prednisone. Also called VAMP regimen.


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HR Essentials – in more ways than one.9 August 2021
We all know that the pandemic and prolonged lockdown have created a very difficult situation for businesses and the impact is still being felt now. Many staff have been furloughed, attitudes to home working and office working have changed, and there is another challenge as order books get filled and businesses look for extra capacity to meet demand during a shortage of staff and materials in the supply chain. Here, HR consultant, Sarah Loates shares her views on the current situation and suggests how SME management teams and business owners might respond to secure a positive future.
What are your observations about the main staff issues right now?
We talk about business issues in terms of what’s causing our clients “HR pain” and we’re finding a lot of HR pain right now. A lot of it is coming from supporting employees back from furlough and getting them refocussed. A lot of individuals are still reluctant to come back into the workplace because they are unsure what to expect and are comfortable with home working. Many organisations are grappling with introducing hybrid working which is a mix of home and office-based work. As a concept there’s quite a lot to it that managers have to think about – things like maintaining team cohesion, establishing and maintaining trust that your staff can work effectively work from home.
You’ve then got the line manager capability in terms of them being equipped to deal with remote workers and then you’ve got all the legal and practical aspects in terms of any changes to the contract – is it a flexible working request? What about the health and safety aspects – do I need to do a risk assessment? Display Screen Equipment rules still apply and then you’ve got all of the data protection, confidentiality, GDPR aspects and who pays for the equipment.
Negative impacts of Covid on staff
The thing we’re picking up is that in many areas there’s a general workforce malaise, employees are exhausted after the challenges of the pandemic, be it personal or work-related and there are many who are finding it more difficult to be excited, engaged and forward looking. Building on that, in general, from an employee engagement perspective, there are some unhappy employees in the workplace at the moment.
We’re finding increased numbers of bullying claims, as employee relations deteriorate and particularly when managers are trying to performance manage individuals because performance has declined. There may however be many underlying issues for this. people reassessing what they want from life; they might have extra caring responsibilities; they might be sick themselves.
How to prepare for the end of furlough
A looming issue that we have is the end of the furlough scheme at the end of September and that from July 2021 through August 2021 employers have been contributing greater percentages to the wages bill. As an employer if you are unable to return your employees to their former roles on their previous contractual hours, you should be starting to plan to restructure the work or, sadly, to plan for redundancies. A key aspect of redundancy is planning, and this is also vital to avoid the need for redundancies. Aside from the practical aspects there is a plethora of employment law, to trip up employers, even if they have the best intentions. Careful planning and consultation with your workforce is key.
What about recruitment?
Recruitment is horrendous at the moment, to be honest. We’re in what we call a tight labour market so there’s overdemand and lack of supply particularly in hospitality but also finance, IT, web design and creative. There is also wage inflation to attract desirable candidates – and that isn’t sustainable in the long term for businesses. What employers are now having to think about is how to attract that top talent. The HR magazine People Management actually had a jokey reference to this on its cover offering a ‘free speedboat for every successful candidate recruited’ because it’s a national issue.
Local businesses need to think about creative ways to stand out – that could be offering golden hellos – cash when you join; rewards for when you pass your probation period, or getting across the culture of the business e.g. by making a video with your team; and so on.
As part of our session we look at how to attract the right candidates, how to stand out from the crowd and how to deliver a good experience for your candidates as you take them through the selection process and through to onboarding.
What are the HR challenges facing employers that didn’t shut down?
The biggest challenge for them is burnout and their employee well-being. They also have to manage the dynamic I mentioned between those who have been on furlough and those who have remained working. One problem is that employees returning from furlough are entitled to their holiday entitlement and that can create a feeling of unfairness for those employees who have worked throughout lockdown. So managers need to manage holiday entitlement sensibly.
The majority of companies in Leicestershire are SMEs, in advanced manufacturing and other sectors, who don’t typically have professional HR staff in their team. What staff challenges do they face?
First of all, they usually call HR in too late, so there are fire-fighting problems to deal with. The other thing I’ve seen is the focus on technical rather than leadership skills. Many of our clients are from an engineering and manufacturing background and they’re technically very capable but in terms of people management skills, this is an area for development.
A third issue that we find in these types of businesses is a thing called the Peter Principle where people are promoted above and beyond their competence. They’re promoted on their technical ability as opposed to their management ability. What these employers should do is put these technically able people on a specialist career path where they don’t manage people and get a people manager in who’s really good at motivating and performance managing teams. That’s something that we see repeated time and time again.
How willing are managers in these SMEs to address these problems?
The people that come on the programme tend to be the business owners or the people who’ve been given responsibility for HR though they’re not from an HR background. We get a lot of Finance managers or Office managers who’ve had HR put into their jobs and that’s the reality of a small business.
What they do know is that people management causes them a lot of anxiety and stress because they’re having to do something that is out of their comfort zone. I had many conversations in manufacturing, particularly in the early part of the pandemic about how this inability to address HR issues affects a business’ ability to deliver.
For example, if an SME loses a large contract as part of a supply chain, they need to take action to keep the business viable. It’s never pleasant dealing with difficult HR issues. SME owners don’t know what they can say and what they can’t and that’s frightening for them. What this course does is cover some of the legislative framework and we also look at lots of practical examples from real life to see how these can get resolved.
We also look at the different types of employees you can have in a team and how to spot which ones might need careful management. Often teams have a ‘mood hoover’ who brings the rest of the team down, so we look at how to get them back on track with some constructive conversations.
Our sessions are very interactive (as well as confidential) so the more people we get on them, the better they are because people realise that they’re not the only ones going through these challenges. I even share some of the mistakes I made early on running my business – we’ve all made them.
Do people go away from the course saying that they’re going to recommend recruiting an HR professional or do they feel they’ve learned enough to look after it themselves?
A bit of both but most of them go back looking to implement some changes themselves and we give them lots of practical support to help them achieve that. Somebody at our most recent session was talking about the challenges of recruiting when you’re an SME so we talked about the things that a smaller business can offer, which a larger business can’t like flexibility, autonomy, flat management structure and fast decision making etc. We also discussed ‘onboarding’ or induction and I let them have our checklist for new starters. We always tailor these sessions to what our clients need.
In your experience what is the role of leadership in SMEs and how does it impact on staff?
I have a lot of conversations with business leaders where I talk about the famous Peter Drucker quote “in order to manage the energy of others, you have to manage your own energy”. So, I talk about how they can support themselves and create that space to think. A lot of the time, issues arise because they’re working IN the business and not ON it. A good HR professional can help them achieve the latter.
Book now to attend Sarah’s course: HR Essentials for SMEs Part 1 on 11 August 10.00am-13.00pm https://bit.ly/3gZ5wS7 and part 2 which is on 18 August 14.00pm-17.00pm

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Valentino Garavani rockstud sandals
Valentino’s signature Rockstud embellishments capture the essence of the Italian powerhouse: sophisticated and elegant with a tough-luxe edge. Made from leather, these black sandals have a branded insole, an ankle strap and rockstud embellishments.
Designer Style ID: RW0S0534VCE
Colour: N02 NERO/LIGHT CUIR
Made in Italy
Pierpaolo Piccioli reimagines Valentino’s traditional couture savoir faire with a contemporary twist. A master of reinvention, the Creative Director reworks classic silhouettes with striking colours, eye-catching prints and relaxed fabrics. The brand’s signature romanticism is complemented by the edgy glamour of its iconic Rockstud embellishment, which features across everything from bags to the Garavani shoes.
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With Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows premiering yesterday in London it’s hard to believe that a magical decade is coming to a close. Since 2001, we have followed the lives of Harry, Ron and Hermione on the big screen and with it, have watched Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson grow up as well. From geeky wizards to fashion forward adults, this cast has definitely grown up.
Here, at the London premiere, are the ladies of Hogwarts who shed their cloaks in favour of some spectacular frocks.
Emma Watson is no stranger to the fashion world -hello Burberry-but given how the others strutted their stuff I think she may have found some new company…
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Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
The other day, I posted this image to show off my new MacBook Pro’s multiscreen prowess. Nobody cared. But I did get a few comments on my keyboard. Which got me thinking: why do I use a keyboard that’s old enough to be of legal drinking age?
It must have been about ten years ago that a trip to the computer expo could still result in some cool hardware you’d never heard of or a killer deal on something more conventional. In this case, I found someone selling these enormous, old, second-hand keyboards. I thought it would be cool to have some IBM hardware, so I got one.

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Tottenham, Leeds target left in sticky Roma situation, amid alarming claims over player’s future
Nicolo Zaniolo is planning to launch a legal dispute against Roma for alleged ‘psychological pressure and mobbing’ throughout the January transfer window, according to reports.
The Italian attacker had been heavily linked with a move to Bournemouth after he attempted to force through a January switch after declining a contract extension.
Zaniolo initially rejected the move to the Cherries but seemed to change his mind. However, by that point, the south coast club had already backtracked on the deal due to financial concerns.
According to Italian outlet Il Messaggero, there is a good chance that Zaniolo and his family will launch a legal battle against Roma following a turbulent month.
The report alleges that his family believe the recent ‘media massacre’ towards the attacker was ‘deliberately triggered by the club’.
After it was revealed that Zaniolo had intentions to leave Roma, the winger allegedly received death threats and was forced to call the police after angry fans turned up at his home.
Mourinho and co then permitted him to travel to La Spezia with his family for 48 hours while negotiations over a departure continued.
As a result, Zaniolo has reportedly assigned a team of lawyers to deal with the situation.
Zaniolo wanted Bournemouth move despite initial hesitation
As mentioned, Zaniolo was targeted by a number of clubs after it was made clear that he wanted to leave Roma in the January window.
For instance, Mourinho urged his former club Tottenham to take the star off his hands, while Leeds and Arsenal also considered an approach.
Ultimately though, it was Bournemouth who came closest to penning a deal for the 23-year-old, after meeting Roma’s asking price of £26.4m for Zaniolo.
The player initially refused to meet the Cherries delegation, but after mulling over the offer for a day he decided he wanted to accept their contract proposal, reported to be in the region of £4.4m a year.
Roma even arranged a private jet for Zaniolo to seal the deal, but at that point, Bournemouth had already pulled out due to financial concerns.
Despite missing out on the Italian, Bournemouth still had a very successful winter window.
On deadline day, the Cherries signed Sassuolo midfielder Hamed Traore as an alternative to Zaniolo, along with Ukraine international defender Illia Zabarnyi.
But as for Zaniolo, he is set to be stuck at Roma until the end of the season, despite the huge rift forming between him and the Italian giant’s supporters.
Il Messagero also claims Zaniolo may now be left out of Roma’s squads for the forthcoming future as a result.
As for the reported legal case, the Assocalciatori, who have the role of assisting players in conflict with their clubs, have been informed of the situation.
Former Sampdoria player Umberto Calcagno, who is the Assocalciatori President, is said to be following the situation with careful attention.
It’s understood that Zaniolo will wait for Tiago Pinto – Roma’s sporting director – to hold a scheduled press conference before making an official statement.
READ MORE: Tottenham boss Antonio Conte to undergo surgery today, with presence against Man City in doubt

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As a graphic design studio with a predominantly corporate focus, it’s such fun when we can ‘spread our wings’ on a project like this one! Many Salt projects are guided by brand guidelines where consistency and polished design are required. So what happens when we have a project that calls for fun, playful design without the usual confines of corporate design? We kick-off our shoes and grab our most colourful markers!
Where to begin?
Sometimes, it’s difficult for our clients to know how to begin a new project. So to help with the process, we ask questions to develop the project’s intent and design direction.
The first questions focus on the purpose of the project:
- What is the reason for this project?
- Who is the audience?
- What is the best way to connect with this audience?
And then there’s the technical questions:
- How many pages?
- How long will it take?
- How much will it cost?
For a new educational resource about Native Australian Bees titled “Powerful Pollinators”, our client had so much knowledge and information to share with school-aged children. They wanted to educate and inspire the generation of future farmers; to show them how important these tiny creatures are to our native habitat and to the future of our environment. By focussing on determining the answers to our questions we were able to understand and develop a strong creative brief for the activity book.
Colour your world!
We wanted to get these avid readers excited about the pages of this activity book. To grab their favourite markers and get to work adding even more colour! Bringing the pages to life with vibrant patterns and graphics, we created a design that catches their attention, encourages them think, learn and have fun!
Understanding what it is we are designing
We read what we design. It’s imperative to ensuring the design befits the content – what is seen first, what comes next, what are the important take-aways from each page. Once we understand the content and context, we use our design expertise to add value and support what is being presented, so it can be easily read and effectively understood.
For Powerful Pollinators, our client provided us with a collection of information snippets and facts, plus a few ideas for activities suitable for the reader’s age group. It was quite a mixed bag!
To begin, we spread the activities across the 12 text pages and then added the relevant fact snippets. Once we had the content in place, we embellished the page designs with heading styles, highlight treatments for facts, and coloured patterns to add life and interest. By considering the page layouts, font styling and colour palette, we brought together the pages to create a playful, yet consistent design. We also remained mindful of the comprehension ability of the reader age group – ensuring font sizes were appropriate and the level of information suitable.
We’re buzzing with excitement to know this activity book has kids having fun while learning!
Thanks also to Ellie and Frankie who tested the activities!


Browning Maxus Stalker 12 Gauge 3-1/2'' 28''BBL
The more serious and utilitarian look of the Maxus Stalker matches the reliable function and fine engineering it wears on the inside. The PowerDrive gas system cycles a wide range of target, slug, and game loads, reducing measured and felt recoil to allow for greater comfort and quicker follow up shots. The SpeedLock forearm allows for quick access to change the magazine capacity, clean the gas piston system, or add/remove a sling.
The Lightning Trigger boasts a faster trigger lock time than any other autoloader trigger in it's class, resulting in more pellets on target. Combined with Browning's Total Barrel Dynamics, the Maxus is capable of unparalleled accuracy.
RECEIVER Strong, lightweight aluminum alloy
BARREL Lightweight profile • Flat, ventilated rib
ACTION Gas-operated autoloader • 3" and 31/2" chamber models • Power Drive Gas System reduces recoil and cycles a wide range of loads
STOCK Composite with close radius pistol grip • Speed Lock Forearm • Textured gripping surfaces • Shim adjustable for length of pull, cast and drop • Matte black finish • Dura-Touch® Armor Coating
FEATURES Vector Pro lengthened forcing cone • Three Invector-Plus choke tubes • Inflex Technology recoil pad • Magazine Cut-Off • Brass front bead sight • One ¼" stock spacer


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Planet Woman: Reeling in the Pacific
By Truda Chadwick
This is a stunning global collaboration - five gifted women from Ireland, Scotland, Aotearoa and Rotuma melding in a sublimely spiritual union, weaving traditional soundscapes with contemporary composition. I was hooked from the first bar - a funky little ukulele introducing the traditional Irish blessing, then the swell of voice, violin and bozouki, and the clever blending of Maori and English - the tone was set and never wavered. Mahina-Ina Kaui, Ora Barlow and Kim Halliday (Big Belly Woman, Manuhiri and Pacific Curls) combine their considerable talents with Celtic fiddle player Sarah Beattie and internationally acclaimed Irish vocalist Lorraine Jordan. They have composed songs and re-arranged traditional tunes against a background of haunting harmonies and instruments from Polynesia and beyond. This album of Oceanic soul could have come from nowhere else but New Zealand, and Planet Woman are now joyfully taking their music to the festival circuits in Europe. 'Reeling In the Pacific' is strong, inspirational, unique - gorgeous and distributed by Out There.


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Residents of central Oklahoma are enduring what they describe as a swarm of earthquakes that have shaken their homes and rattled their nerves. Not far from there, fracking operations are ongoing, continuously disturbing both the environment and people’s peace of mind.
On July 24, about 500 people in the Oklahoma town of Edmonton attended a meeting with regulators and research geologists in order to voice their concerns. They have noticed the increasing frequency of quakes in an area that used to have no seismic activity at all. It is no coincidence, they believe, that the central part of the state is home to many fracking wastewater disposal wells.
Scientists say the injection of wastewater into the ground could be triggering manmade earthquakes. Fracking involves blasting water, sand, and chemicals into underground rock formations to bring oil and gas to the surface. They believe that fluid then increases pressure beneath the ground and helps to lubricate faults, encouraging seismic disturbances. Pumping that waste into the earth at high pressure, they add, doesn’t help matters.
“I’ve experienced dozens, maybe a hundred, earthquakes,” said Edmonton resident Mary Fleming, who noted they shake her house periodically and cause cracks in the plaster inside her home. “The house rocks. The bed lurches.” She was one of the many who raised their hands when residents were asked whether a recent tremor jolted them awake early in the morning.
The citizens urged the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which regulates the oil and gas industries, to ban or severely restrict the wastewater wells, which have likely contributed to most of the 230 quakes the state has recorded so far this year. Two days after this meeting, in fact, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded southwest of the town of Guthrie by the U.S. Geological Survey; that’s not a high enough magnitude to cause major damage, but it’s certainly not a microquake, either.
Austin Holland, a research seismologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, remarked, “This state is experiencing an unprecedented level of earthquake activity.” He said the agency is closely monitoring the quakes to see if they worsen, and furthermore to determine conclusively whether they are being caused by fracking. “We’re having more earthquakes here, including magnitude three, than the western U.S.” He admitted, “We do see some cases where there is a pretty clear link between fluid injection and the earthquakes.”
Another possibility, he thought, is that this is due to a combination of human-caused and natural effects; perhaps even a perfect storm of factors. “We can tell that sometimes very large rainfalls or changes in aquifer levels can cause earthquakes. Just the natural changes that occur. We could be looking at a combination of that, combined with changes in the amount of wastewater that is disposed of, and natural stress changes. There are all sorts of different [possible circumstances] that we are looking at.”
William Ellsworth, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey who has published more than 100 papers on earthquakes, said the worst part is that, even after scientists have established a link between seismic activity and fracking, no state besides Ohio factors this into its drilling operations. In 49 states, there is no seismic risk assessment required for injection wells. “Nobody is talking to one another about this,” he said. “I’m worried that one day, an injection of wastewater into the ground could pierce an unknown fault somewhere that’s five miles from a nuclear power plant.”
“This swarm of earthquakes is very robust,” said Holland. And there could be a chance that somewhere in this series of tremors, a more destructive quake could occur. “In 2011, we saw a foreshock, a bunch of earthquakes, a large main shock, and then it settled down for a couple of days.” In the same way, “it is certainly possible that we could see a large earthquake in this [current] sequence.” Either way, the current quakes show no signs of slowing. “We continue to see seismic activity in the area,” he concluded.
Photo: An anti-fracking demonstration takes place in Oklahoma, decrying the dangers of fracking. Residents of many affected towns are now ready to add “earthquakes” to that list. Erik Schelzig/AP


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Streum On Studio revealed that its interstellar first-person shooter Space Hulk: Deathwing will arrive on the PlayStation 4 next year.
Based in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Space Hulk: Deathwing charges players with raiding derelict spaceships and fending off the deadly alien creatures that infest their cramped corridors. Developer Full Control produced a strategy-oriented take on the Space Hulk franchise last year for PC and mobile platforms, though Streum On's adaptation instead focuses on frantically paced combat. A specific release date has not been announced.
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Me in any situation with a feline regardless of what else is going on
Our feline friends spotted practicing social distancing measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic
OK, everyone -- stay calm! It's finally Caturday and we're feline all kinds of good!#cats #catmemes #catmemes #funnymemes ##funnycats #ca...
he was feline pretty good about himself
Cat will by cat
All hail Satan in his (small) feline form
It's not Caturday but that doesn't mean it's a bad time for cat content! #Cats #Animals #Memes #Feline
Disdainful Feline (blank template in comments)
Wholesome feline advice
Wholesome feline advice via /r/wholesomememes https://ift.tt/2BKtriN
Feline Force [OC]
It’s me, your neighborhood wannabe feline pied piper
Fact: animals > humans. #Memes #Animals #Dogs #Cats #Feline
It’s the End of the World and I Feline [OC]
What would we do without cats? #Memes #Animals #Cat #Feline #Cute #Caturday
Drinkin wine and feline fine (OC)
Swords ~ Sword of Feline Energy
just a reminder if it’s hard for you
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There’s 2 kinds of people
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TITLE: The Gift of Life: Become an Organ Donor.
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about how important organ donation is to save lives.
Central Idea: A transplanted heart, lung, kidney, pancreas, intestine or tissue donations can .
provide the gift of life for someone in need.
Method of Organization: Topical.
I. The need for a donated organ could come from another, or you yourself might be one in need, you never know.
II. Organ transplants are no longer, rare or experimental procedures.
III. Unfortunately, many thousands of people die every year due to the shortages of donor organs.
IV. Most people support the concept of organ donation, but they don"t donate due to misconceptions about the procedures involved.
I hope that I will be able to answer any misconceptions and myths surrounding organ donation.
I. Many people wonder what organs can be donates.
A. Hearts, kidneys, pancreas, lungs, liver and intestines.
B. Tissues that can be donated are eyes, skin, heart valves and tendons.
C. According to UNOS, there are over 83,000 patients waiting for a transplant.
D. Between 1996 and 2000, there are over 15,000 patients that have received a transplant.
E. The numbers of patients that have died waiting for a transplant in the years of 2001-2002 are 38.
Now I will tell you about who are organ donors.
II. Who are the people that become organ donors?.
A. Everyone can become a potential organ and tissue donor.
B. Age or medical history is not a determinant if your organs or tissues can be used, but what condition they are in.
C. If your organs are not in good condition, they can be donated for medical research to find causes for illnesses and diseases.
D. According to UNOS the donor profile averages are at 24%, and their ages range from 18 to 64.
Why is being a donor important?.
III. Organ and tissue donations are very important to due waiting times.

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The 'X Factor' Recap: Auditions #4But where are all of Greenboro's citizens? As the judges Land Rovers are driven upon the cities streets, Cowell and Spears both watch in horror as they see...no one.
'X Factor' Auditions Recap: Britney Sings & Talent ReignsThis week's contestants knocked it out of the park with their star-studded talent. But of course, every episode has to have its own share of wacky. There were handcuffs, a thief and Britney SINGS!
Gov. Rick Scott Announces Senate RunFlorida Gov. Rick Scott formally announced his run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Bill Nelson.
Topless Protester Charges Bill CosbyA topless protester with "Women's Lives Matter" written on her body jumped a barricade and got within a few feet of Bill Cosby on Monday.
Best Party Beaches Around Tampa BayIt's illegal to drink alcohol on most of Tampa Bay's beaches - unless you know about these next six locations.