Serbia recorded a negative birthrate in 2019. Last year, only six cities and municipalities had positive birthrate, meaning more births than deaths.
From 2009 to 2019, the population decreased by about 360,000 and the annual population decrease of about 36,000 people leads to the conclusion that a municipality, the size of Bečej, disappears every year, said the State Statistical Office.
The estimated population of Serbia last year was 6,982,604 people.
Demographer Danica Santic says that for two years there has been a slight upward trend in the number of newborns – in 2016 and 2017, around 160, and a slightly higher number is expected for 2018.
“That is good, however, it is not enough, because the death rate increases every year. Serbia is losing 37,000 inhabitants on annual basis”, Santic points out.
Santic also states that, according to the latest statistics from the State Statistical Office, Serbia’s population dropped below seven million, which has not been recorded in recent history. Last year, 63.000 babies were born, while 103.000 people died, a trend across the region, according to Santic.
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The ageing process is another factor to be worried, as life span has been extended compared to the past.
“Societies do not know what to do with the elderly population. Japan has decided for the first time in history to open the door to immigrants – there are not enough newborns and working-age people, and the death rate is high”, Santic said.
The average age in Serbia is 43 years and the average married couple has 1.48 children.
Santic points out that Serbia is one of the countries with the oldest population in the world, citing as a contrasting example Africa, with an average age being 19.
The Statistical Office states that the largest number of children, 19,598, were born to women aged 30 to 34. The average age of mothers at birth is 30 years, while the average age of mothers at first birth is 28.6 years. In urban settlements, the average age of the mother is 30.8 and in rural 28.3.
In 2019, 36,321 marriages were registered in Serbia, 0.8% more than the previous year, while the number of divorces, in the same period, grew by almost 8%.
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For some reason, I am not a fan of the Zig Zag Card effect (except for Tenyoís SideTrack and Trickís Co Open Zig-Zag card).
Of course, what do I know, since a huge number of magicians get great reactions performing the Zig zag card. It is very popular, so I must not know everything!
Well, here is a version of the Zig Zag card built to use a music CD or DVD. Joker Magic has manufactured a nice item, works beautifully, and your audience will swear the CD is always visible, never out of their sight. (They have to swear to this, because itís true.) You pop the CD/DVD into the holder, and immediately slide the middle out, showing it in three pieces. CD/DVD could even be borrowed, and signed if you want. (That isnít in the instructions, but you will see how to have the disc signed when you know the secret.)
Iím gonna stop describing this, because I am talking myself into keeping it! Itís from Joker Magic, circa 2000, and in like new condition. It originally sold for about $40-$50, but is difficult to find now.
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BronzeLens Film Festival 2011 Best International Film and Sundance Film Festival 2011 Audience Award Winner Hits Theaters
Bronzelens Film Festival to host AFFRM Release of Alrick Brown’s acclaimed Feature Debut on
December 2, 2011 at AMC Phipps Plaza Theaters in Atlanta
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release:
(Atlanta)--- The BronzeLens Film Festival will serve as the official host organization for the opening weekend of KINYARWANDA, BronzeLens Film Festival 2011 Best International Film directed by Alrick Brown on December 2-4, 2011 at the AMC Phipps Plaza Theaters in Atlanta, Georgia. KINYARWANDA will open in theaters on Friday, December 2, 2011 in eight cities nationwide and is the second film distributed by AFFRM, the African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement. The film will be released in AFFRM’s founding markets: Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Seattle. In addition, three new opening week cities have been added: Chicago, Washington DC and San Francisco.
KINYARWANDA is the first film conceived within Rwanda and produced by Rwandans regarding the 1994 genocide that saw one million lives lost in 100 days. Writer/director Alrick Brown’s compelling feature directorial debut also garnered the Sundance Film Festival 2011 Audience Award in the World Cinema Drama category this year, and captured the Grand Prize at the lauded Skip City Film Festival in Japan.
In KINYARWANDA, the storylineinterweaves six true tales into one epic narrative, confronting the realities of forgiveness in the face of vengeance. In the movie a young Tutsi woman and a young Hutu man fall in love amidst chaos, a soldier struggles with being absent from her family to foster a greater good, and a priest grapples with his faith in the face of unspeakable horror. The Hollywood Reporter stated, “Brown presents these personal and heartbreaking stories with steadfast compassion.”
For ticket information visit: http://www.movietickets.com/pre_purchase.asp?house_id=963&movie_id=108638&rdate=12/2/2011
AMC Phipps Plaza Theaters show times for KINYARWANDA are currently:10:45am,1:30pm,4:10pm, 7:00pm, and 9:45pm.
AFFRM is a collaborative theatrical distribution entity powered by the nation’s finest black film organizations. The founding organizations are BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta, Urbanworld Film Festival with Imagenation in New York, ReelBlack Film Series in Philadelphia and Langston Hughes African-American Film Festival in Seattle. For its second release, AFFRM is pleased to welcome the DuSable Museum of African-American History in Chicago and the Black Cinema at Large Film Series in San Francisco.
About the BronzeLens Film Festival
Founded in 2009, The BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. Its mission is twofold: to promote Atlanta as the new film Mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers. Visit www.bronzelens.com for more information regarding the BronzeLens Film Festival and for registration information.
Sponsors of the BronzeLens Film Festival are AirTran, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Coca-Cola Company, Inc., HBO Documentary Films, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Panavision, Turner Broadcasting, AT&T, AmericasMart Atlanta, Georgia Pacific, MHR International, Regal Entertainment Group, Lincoln, Georgia Film and Digital Entertainment, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Georgia Production Partnership, Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council, Liquid Soul Media, Movie Magic, France Atlanta 2011, Emory University, Department of Film, Atlanta DAYBOOK, Cousins, The Links Incorporated, Atlanta Daily World, rollingout.com, 11Alive/WXIA TV, JAZZ 91.9and JEZEBEL Magazine.
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You’re a benefits professional—You know your benefits program like the back of your hand. But now, as employees are getting close to the age of 65, they’re starting to ask questions about Medicare, and you’re not always prepared to answer. Here are three questions and answers for you and your employees to learn about how Medicare coordinates with employer-sponsored health plans.
1. Who pays first if an employee has coverage under both Medicare and your employer-sponsored group health plan?
- Organization with fewer than 20 employees:
If an employee is 65 or older, still working, and covered by Medicare in addition to a group health plan, Medicare pays primary, and the group health plan pays secondary.
- Organization with 20 or more employees:
If an employee is 65 or older, still working, and covered by Medicare in addition to a group health plan, the group plan pays primary, and Medicare pays secondary.
2. Who pays first if a retiree has coverage under both Medicare and an employer-sponsored retiree health plan?
It depends on the specific terms of the retiree plan, so check for the exact language in your summary plan description (SPD). Typically, Medicare pays primary, and the retiree coverage pays secondary.
3. Can an employer pay an employee to opt out of employer-sponsored coverage and take Medicare instead?
Encouraging an eligible employee to opt out of a group health plan could pose several legal dilemmas that are worth discussing with an attorney. Federal regulations prohibit an employer or other entity from offering Medicare beneficiaries financial or other benefits as incentives not to enroll, or to terminate enrollment, in a group health plan that is, or would be, primary to Medicare.
Small employers with under 20 employees are not subject to some of the restrictions for this scenario because Medicare pays the primary claims. However, when Medicare pays secondary, large employers should not “offer, subsidize, or be involved in the arrangement of a Medicare supplement policy.” Also, treating older employees differently may raise compliance issues with the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
The coordination of benefit rules between employer-sponsored group health plans and Medicare can get complicated. Here are a few additional Medicare Secondary Payer resources to bookmark to help answer questions that come up.
Anne Newhouse, CEBS
Information/Research Specialist at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

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Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Tsunan, Niigata Prefecture, CEO: Kengo Suzuki), in collaboration with FERMENT8 Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, CEO: Takashi Nagai), has launched a pioneering ‘Smart Brewing’ system within its brewery, integrating generative AI with brewing microbiology research. This initiative marks a significant leap in sustainable brewing practices.
Sustainable Brewing with Smart Technology
The Smart Brewing system embodies Tsunan Sake Brewery’s “Brew for Future” philosophy, merging traditional sake brewing techniques with advanced generative AI technology. This system analyzes data on microbial behavior and quality control, providing insights for more efficient and environmentally-friendly brewing. Tsunan Sake Brewery aims to improve the quality of sake while maintaining sustainability, a goal made achievable through this innovative approach. With the expertise and collaboration of FERMENT8, this system has been brought to practical use within the brewery, potentially contributing to the broader development of the sake brewing industry.
Art and Science in Sake Brewing
Sake brewing is an intricate blend of art and science, involving rice, koji, yeast, and the unique environmental factors of the brewery such as temperature, humidity, and airborne elements. This complex interaction offers limitless possibilities in flavor and quality. The development of the Smart Brewing system utilizing generative AI leverages this vast pool of wisdom, experience, and research results, aiming for a future of sustainable brewing practices.
Generative AI in the Face of Nature’s Challenges
Located in one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall areas, Tsunan Sake Brewery faces harsh natural conditions, with winter snow depths reaching 3-4 meters. These climate changes can have unpredictable effects on sake quality, which they have now begun to address with the introduction of generative AI. As an extension of this effort, breweries will be able to respond flexibly to environmental changes and ensure consistent sake brewing quality; the AI system will analyze and accumulate data on changes in the production process due to environmental changes and provide insights for more efficient and environmentally friendly sake production.
From ‘Sustainable’ to ‘Regenerative’ Brewing
Amid challenging natural conditions, Tsunan Sake Brewery is harnessing generative AI to achieve sustainable brewing. This innovative approach analyzes climate change and manufacturing process variations, balancing quality control with environmental considerations. Going beyond mere sustainability, this strategy aims to enhance the resilience and regenerative capabilities of the brewery, carving a new future for sake production by integrating tradition with cutting-edge technology.
Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Address: 7141 Akinari, Tsunan, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture
CEO: Kengo Suzuki


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We never get tired of talking about food at Boise Weekly. Nor do we tire of seeking out the best chefs, restaurant views, cocktails, lamb shanks, wine lists, bread puddings and burgers. We've exchanged heated words over the best bread dipping sauce and conducted thorough tiramisu taste-offs in the name of science. We can't help it, we love food more than your average eater.
And that's what makes the first-ever Boise Weekly Restaurant Guide the most discerning guide to destination food in the state.
We sent a search party into the far reaches of the state to seek out food done well in the little nooks and crannies where you might never think to look for it. Roll this thing up and put it in your glove box just in time for summer trekking. During the quiet stretches on the highway, read through "The Food Cycle," where you can discover local restaurants that have teamed up with local producers to put together a menu featuring the best of what Idaho has to offer year round. Or, turn to page 50, where a handful of Idaho chefs take a stab at defining Idaho cuisine in "Beyond the Potato." We've also included a roundup of breweries and wineries just in case all that reading and wanderlust works up a healthy thirst.
Once you've reached your destination, consult our dining listings, featuring local favorites in some of the state's smallest, most out-of-the-way and most popular destinations.
Don't see your favorite restaurant listed? Drop us a line and we'll add it to next year's list. If you're a restaurateur who's doing something we need to know about, send us an e-mail at email@example.com.

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Free tampons and sanitary pads will be offered at several public buildings in a North West London borough to help tackle period poverty.
Brent Council confirmed it is taking part in an initiative by Flow Free, which installs period product vending machines in toilets which can be accessed free of charge.
It is the first London borough to take these steps and will run a one-year trial scheme.
The new machines can be found in six buildings across Brent – the Civic Centre, Harlesden Library, Kilburn Library, Ealing Road Library, Kingsbury Library and the Library at Willesden Green.
Cllr Eleanor Southwood said the project will enable those struggling to access period products to do so comfortably and discreetly.
She said: “It is absolutely right that everyone has access to the essentials of daily life. That should include period products.
“I know people can often feel embarrassed to ask for help. That’s why we made sure these Flow Free machines are installed in toilets, to give people privacy and encourage them to take advantage of this scheme.
“By making these products freely available, we are fulfilling our commitment to creating a fairer and more equal Brent by reducing period poverty.
“I hope other London boroughs will follow in our lead.”
There have been calls for councils, other public bodies and private companies to make more efforts to support people facing period poverty.
Charities in the UK explained this issue often affects those who are homeless, students or on low-income.
There are also campaigns to support women and girls in refugee camps, where it is often difficult to access suitable sanitary products.
The government introduced a scheme enabling all UK schools to apply for free period products last year and has signed a commitment to help end period poverty globally by 2030.

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· Players of the Week
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· DIV II College
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Grieb, Gilliam, Chavez earn week 5 honors
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Tulsa, OK (Sports Network) - San Jose QB Mark Grieb, Kansas City DB Sergio Gilliam and Kansas City WR/LB Bradly Chavez have been named Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week, Riddell Defensive Player of the Week and JLS Ironman of the Week, respectively, for Week 5 of the 2011 AFL season. In addition to these three awards, the AFL is also awarding the best catch of the week, the playmaker of the week and the highlight of the week. The Cutters Catch of the Week award winner for Week 5 is WR Alvance Robinson of the Utah Blaze, while the Nifty Playmaker of the Week is San Jose WR/DB Samora Goodson. The Spalding Highlight of the Week award winner is Orlando DL Paul Griffin.
RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Grieb (6-2, 200, UC-Davis) completed 25-of-33 passes for 279 yards and six touchdowns in San Jose's 75-55 victory over Utah. The game was Grieb's 100th consecutive start and 99th career victory in the Arena Football League.
RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Gilliam (6-3, 195, Clemson) set a Kansas City franchise record with three interceptions in the Command's 62-48 victory over Iowa. He finished Week 5 with five tackles and one pass breakup.
JLS IRONMAN OF THE WEEK
Chavez (6-2, 220, UAB) made his presence felt in all three phases of the game in the Command's first victory of the season in Week 5. He had five catches for 72 yards and found the end zone three times in the team's 62-48 win against Iowa. He added 2.5 tackles on defense and two pass breakups on defense and returned a kick for six yards.
CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK
Robinson (5-9, 175, Alabama State) hauled in a 35-yard touchdown grab from QB Tommy Grady in the second quarter of Utah's 55-75 loss to San Jose in Week 5. Robinson finished the game with 218 all-purpose yards and touchdowns as a receiver and kick returner.
NIFTY PLAYMAKER OF THE GAME
Goodson (6-3, 205, Southeast Missouri) recorded a career-high four touchdown catches in the SaberCats 75-55 victory over Utah. He finished the game with 11 catches for 113 yards.
SPALDING HIGHLIGHT OF THE GAME
Griffin (6-0, 290, Florida State) made a game-changing interception in Orlando's 53-46 victory over Philadelphia. Down by one point with 6:42 to play in regulation, Griffin intercepted the Soul's Ryan Vena. Following the turnover, the Predators took the lead for the first time in the game.
Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week candidates included: Kansas City's JJ Raterink and Orlando's Bobby Sippio.
Riddell Defensive Player of the Week candidates included: Philadelphia's Tanner Varner and San Jose's George Hypolite.
JLS Ironman of the Week candidates included: Philadelphia's Mike Brown and San Jose's Chido Nwokocha.
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Thomas Niklaus Hangartner, Swiss, Canadian, American Medical physicist, educator. Achievements include patents for method and apparatus for evaluation of cortical bone by computed tomography, method and apparatus for evaluation of structural width and density by computed tomography. Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research scholar, 1981, 83, 86; recipientcert. of merit Radiological Society North America, 1989.
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Ludington City Council Settles in Siren Lawsuit
At their meeting on Monday, the Ludington City Council voted to approve a settlement regarding the Ludington siren federal lawsuit.
The settlement agrees that the siren will not run in the 10 p.m. hour, or at the 12 p.m. hour, except for Saturdays. The City of Ludington will also pay for the federal filing fee, and the plaintiffs will waive all future claims against the city in this matter.
“My clients are very thrilled with the fact that the siren is going to be shut off,” said attorney James Koning, who represented the plaintiffs. “While this was somewhat of a compromise, we consider it a significant win.”
The siren used to be stationed at the former fire department in Ludington, alerting firefighters to an emergency.
It was moved to Copeyon Park in 2019, and reconnected in 2021.
The plaintiff of this case is a veteran, who is suffering from PTSD, and said the siren going off twice a day violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Federal Fair Housing Act (FFHA).
“I think from the city’s perspective, it’s a positive compromise,” said City Manager Mitchell Foster. “It allows us to keep the siren going and use it for future emergency uses if necessary, but also allows the city to recognize that, even an individual veteran like this, who was dealing with an issue like PTSD, that we’re trying to be considerate of that issue, as well.”
Koning said he and his client were surprised at the support they received when the lawsuit was filed.
“I think that there was a recognition that in fact my client was really being harmed,” he said. “Some of the people were against it in the beginning, but many people said now that we know that someone is being harmed by the siren, we don’t want it.”
When the city council first held talks to bring back the siren in 2019, they heard various opinions.
“There are a lot of people in Ludington that find this issue very important to them and they’re very passionate about it,” said Foster. The city council heard from a number of them, as those concerns were brought forward by the plaintiffs beforehand. I think they were doing what they thought was in the best interest of their community members and of their voters.”
Foster said the city believes this is a fair compromise.
“We all wish that it would continue on the noon and 10 pm every day, but we have to recognize that there are other members of our community that it would cause harm to whether that’s a veteran that has PTSD, or whether a child that has some sort of a hearing sensitivity, or somebody that’s trying to get some sleep in those areas,” he said. “This is a way to keep the siren moving forward, but also recognizing those potential issues.”
Koning said his clients are thrilled with the result.
“This was a victory for everybody, because those that want nostalgia can have their nostalgia, and my clients can hopefully get on with their lives,” he said.
There’s still some paperwork to be signed and approved by the judge in this case, so it could still be about a week before this new schedule falls into place.

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Three workers die in labor accident in Manisa
MANİSA - Doğan News Agency
The accident occurred during maintenance work at a waste water pumping facility in a leather factory complex inside an industrial zone. DHA PHotoOne engineer and two technicians died in a labor accident in the western province of Manisa on June 26.
The accident occurred during maintenance work at a waste water pumping facility in a leather factory complex inside an industrial zone.
One of the technicians, İbrahim Dursun, fell into the facility’s waste water pool, while carrying out maintenance work near the sediment tank, which was six meters below ground.
Dursun allegedly lost his balance after being affected by the toxic gas inside the facility, despite wearing a protective mask. The engineer, Muhammet Nurbelen, and a second technician, Satılmış Mercan, who were accompanying him, jumped inside the pool to save Dursun, but both drowned after getting stuck at the bottom of the pool.
Mercan’s body was pulled from the water by workers at the site after they were alerted by his calls for help. Dursun and Nurbelen’s bodies were found after the fire workers emptied the water inside the tank.
An investigation has been launched into the incident.
This accident comes only six weeks after Turkey’s biggest ever mining disaster in Soma, which claimed the lives of 301 workers, in the same province of Manisa. The Soma disaster has once again drawn attention to the lack of safety conditions and regulations at worksites in Turkey.


Hi my Core i7 6700 cpu is 37 deg. celcius when idle, and it reaches to about 76 deg. celcius when rendering photos using SweetHome3D portable version.5.4. Then I saw this:
As you can see there's nothing wrong with the motherboard.
The temperature of 76 C is a little bit to high as the max. temperature is 71 C @ the processor Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS).
Are the markings on the bottom of your CPU only in that one corner as show in the pictures?
If that is the case the mounted heat spreader might have been more firmly attached in that corner and could have left a little bit of room on the opposite corner and not have been cooling the CPU optimal.
Just bought it last year in December. I'm not sure if the heating was inadequate since the idle temp was normal. It raised to 76 c from the very first time I used it.
Seems like the markings are on the upper half of the CPU (seen how the picture is oriented).
I don't know what CPU cooler you are using, but that is the first thing I would check. Cleaning CPU and Cooler, re-applying the thermal paste and making sure all corners of the cooler have the same amount of force applied.
The idle temperature is also higher than what I am used to using a https://ark.intel.com/products/77779/Intel-Core-i7-4960X-Processor-Extreme-Edition-15M-Cache-up-to-4... Intel® Core™ i7-4960X Processor Extreme Edition (15M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz) Product Specifications it idles around 32 C and maximum I've seen is 59 C on a hot summer day.
The marks on the processor are the result of that corner of the processor being torqued down way, way too hard. This can result in an installation with higher temperatures because it can force the opposite corner of the processor to lift and the heatsink to not sit cleanly. The marks do not appear to have damaged the processor to the point of non-operation, but this could cause issues (oxidation, etc.) sometime down the road.
Bottom line, you need to be careful to install the heatsink-fan unit on the processor with equal force on all four corners and to not torque it down so hard.
Seeing temperatures as high as 76c when the system is busy is not too bad - provided it does not go much higher than this. You could run a significant stress test (like Prime95) and see how high the temperatures actually do go.
Hope this helps,


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Whether you’re planning to get pregnant or expecting a baby, the maternity team at Raghavendra Hospital is excited to partner with you. One of the first decisions you’ll want to make for your growing family is where to deliver your baby. We provide a safe, comfortable, home-like environment for your delivery at our Raghavendra Hospital. We support these amenities with the best in obstetrical and pediatric care. Pregnancy can be demanding. That’s why our team of specialists is here to provide you with full-service, coordinated maternity care to take the pressure off, allowing you to focus on your future. You’ll also find maternal-fetal medicine specialists and neonatologists should a delivery become complicated and require more specialized care.
We bring together specialists in family medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology, and pediatrics to provide nurturing care for your growing family. From prenatal care to labor and delivery, our team will be with you every step of the way.
Healthy pregnancies begin by finding a doctor, setting your first appointment, and getting crucial prenatal care. No two pregnancies are alike. At Raghavendra, we take the time to understand your personal health history and any issues concerning your pregnancy, your preferences and share birth options. From there, we help you develop a birthing plan that nurtures you and your baby’s health.
Our care team wants to make your birth experience as memorable, comfortable, and safe as possible and offer many personalized services:
- Birthing Center
With labor, delivery, and postpartum care all in the same personalized space, Raghavendra Hospital’s birthing centers offer enhanced comfort and technology.
- Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding forms a unique bond between mom and baby, and it provides your baby with needed nutrition while helping you both avoid future health problems, including cancer and diabetes. However, breastfeeding doesn’t come naturally to all mothers. In these cases, we provide complete, personalized support for mom and baby.
Even before you give birth, our one-on-one consultations can give you expert tips for breastfeeding during your baby’s first three months. We can assist with issues such as latching difficulties, soreness, and milk production and can answer any other questions.
Every mom and baby is different. At Raghavendra Hospitals, our goal is to help you both have the most fulfilling experience possible.
- Pregnancy and Birthing
Beginning the journey to motherhood can bring much joy — and many questions. Raghavendra’s obstetric doctors, nurses, and specialists are here to support you and your baby throughout your pregnancy.
Every mom-to-be can use an OB-GYN care team who will be a partner at every step. We start by taking the time to listen to get to know you as a woman and an expecting mom.
We are committed to providing the best in pregnancy and labor care and to giving your baby a happy, healthy start in life.
Personalized birthing care for you and your baby
We want to understand what is important to you to meet the needs of you and your baby. We work closely with you to learn your birth preferences, help you understand your options, and answer your questions. Together, we will create a customized care plan, including for labor and baby bonding.
Prenatal guidance to prepare for your baby
You’re wondering about everything from “What can I expect during labor?” to “Should I breastfeed?” All of your questions are normal. And we’ll talk through any concerns at your OB visits.
As an expectant mom, you want OB care that is personal and that answers your questions. Raghavendra Hospitals maternity care teams are committed to partnering with you during your pregnancy and your birth experience. And we’re here to provide ongoing care for you and your growing family throughout your life.
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From before conception through birth, Raghavendra Hospitals provide expert high-risk pregnancy care and peace of mind for expectant moms.
Hearing that your pregnancy is high-risk can be overwhelming. But you’re not alone. OB-GYNs at Raghavendra Hospital are here for you. We’re ready to provide advanced care for you and your baby if you need it.
If you’re a mom-to-be who is over 35, is expecting multiple births or has a pre-existing health condition, your pregnancy may be considered high-risk. Advanced obstetric care teams at Raghavendra Hospital closely monitor you and your baby throughout your pregnancy. And, we provide care to help keep you and your baby healthy.
- Intensive Care for Newborns* — Our neonatal services provide intensive care for premature babies and other newborns who need special care.
Raghavendra Hospitals neonatal team is dedicated to caring for our tiniest, most vulnerable patients.
Premature babies, as well as newborns who have experienced difficult deliveries, receive one-on-one observation and treatment in our special care nurseries.
Our neonatal intensive care units (NICU) provide a full range of services for premature babies or babies born with serious illnesses. We treat many neonatal complications related to pulmonary, metabolic, cardiac, hematological, and neurological conditions.
- Postpartum care— With options from nursing resources to care kits, we provide a postpartum care plan designed to support you from the moment you give birth.
Our network of doctors, nurses, and specialists take the time to understand the care you need, including special care. Then we create a maternity experience that is right for you and your child.

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Candidate Filing Dates for April General Municipal Election
Candidate filing for the General Municipal Election, which includes school boards, municipalities, fire districts and other political subdivisions has been shortened by two weeks following the passage of Missouri House Bill 271. The opening day for candidates to file was December 7, 2021, at 8 a.m. and the filing period will close on December 28, 2021, at 5 p.m.
For local perspective, anyone wishing to run for West Plains City Council needs to file by 5 p.m. on December 28. There are two council seats up for election on April 5, 2022.
Candidates can file through the City Clerk’s office at West Plains City Hall, 1910 Holiday Lane.
“Municipal elections, perhaps, are the most important,” said Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. “It’s always inspiring to see individuals willing to run for local office and serve the people in their local communities. We want to make sure people are aware of this important deadline change.”
Important Dates for General Municipal Election Candidates:
December 28, 2021, at 5 p.m. Last Day of Candidate Filing
April 5, 2022 Election Day
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The past year didn’t pan out the way most of us had hoped. The entire year was full of uncertainty and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shake the lives of millions across the globe.
In the world of business, the virus challenged the fortitude of even the biggest brands. Hundreds of small- to medium-sized companies completely ceased operations, while others resorted to downsizing and laying off workers.
Luckily for some, lockdown restrictions meant more people shopping online. With people stuck at home, adopting eCommerce was accelerated, and some businesses spun the situation into a productive one.
In this blog, we list seven eCommerce companies to look out for in 2022. These brands have weathered the storm through innovation and strategic management, laying out the trends in eCommerce post-pandemic.
Wish is one of the fastest-growing companies. It gained public traction due to its crazy low prices — about 60 to 90 percent lower than what you’d find in other stores. The secret to Wish is it connects consumers directly to merchants, cutting down middleman costs considerably.
What’s more, the company offers equally cheap shipping fees, cementing them as one of the most recognized eCommerce platforms in the world. The economic standstill induced by the pandemic, coupled with some meme-able products featured in their social media ads, only made Wish and its ultra-bargain prices more appealing.
As of date, the company has over 500 million registered users worldwide. More than 108 million of these users are active every month, bringing in upwards of $1.8 billion in revenue long before the end of last year.
Chewy is an eCommerce platform for pet products. Founded in 2011, the company now has over 2000 pet brands on its roster. It’s got everything your pet needs from food and treats to supplies and medication.
Chewy delivers to their customers free of charge and offers pet subscription boxes to have essential products shipped automatically every month. What sets Chewy apart is it obsesses over its patrons, bringing customer service to new heights.
The company is known for its fast shipping, competitive prices, and flawlessly designed website complete with video shorts to elaborate on products. In 2016, they even sent out two million hand-written cards for the holidays.
Chewy ranked 19th in the 2020 Digital Commerce 360 Top 1000 and is only expected to grow in 2021.
Grailed is a relatively young company dedicated to menswear. It was opened by three young entrepreneurs in 2013 and is now the largest online marketplace to buy and sell men’s clothing, specifically streetwear and luxury fashion.
Grailed started as a humble peer-to-peer digital square for rare, pre-loved items by brands like Supreme, Rick Owens, and Raf Simons. This business model created a tight community which now earns the company $27.7 million a year.
Its exponential growth prompted Grailed to diversify and delve into women’s fashion. In 2016, it launched its womenswear counterpart, Heroine. Both companies are on a good trajectory with over 1.8 million monthly visitors and more than $16 million in funding.
Gator Kennels is an eCommerce company for custom dog kennels and kennel accessories. It’s up on our list for its innovative approach in displaying products and catching its target audience’s attention.
On their website, multiple products are seen at a glance to help customers get an idea of what the company does. High-quality photos of customized kennels are shown side-by-side with standard models to better visualize how kennels are improved.
This simple trick allows visitors to navigate seamlessly through product lines and see how Gator Kennels can cater to fit their unique needs. Since the website was launched two years ago, the company tripled its sales, making them one of the key players on the field.
BigCommerce was already a force to reckon with pre-pandemic but as brands hightailed to the world wide web, it grew even stronger. The company enjoyed a 33% increase in revenue in 2020, bringing its total annual profit to over $151 million.
BigCommerce currently hosts more than 35,000 websites for different industries like sports, fashion, lifestyle, and more. Its open SaaS platform marks a new era, where businesses of all sizes get to reach a wider market almost effortlessly.
This year, the eCommerce company is set to break records as it works to integrate new payment methods in its system.
Instacart is a grocery delivery and pick-up service that quickly became essential amid lockdown. As early as February 2020, the company saw unusual demand for its services as consumers scrambled for toilet paper, canned goods, and milk.
The next few months were a frenzy of unprecedented growth. From 100,000 riders tasked with grocery shopping, Instacart employed an additional 300,000 workers to meet the increased volume of orders after the first half of 2020.
Instacart operates with same-day delivery and pickup in cities across North America. Today, it stands with a funding of over $2.2 billion.
Wing is one of the most notable companies leveraging drone technology to look to the future. Having launched just three years ago, Wing’s estimated annual revenue is already at $26.8 million.
Wing is an on-demand drone delivery service based in Palo Alto, California. Its appeal comes not just from its futuristic premise but from the fact that it saves time with a lower carbon footprint.
Even after lifting protocols for social distancing, Wing is here to stay as it revolutionizes the future of delivery. That is, food, medicine, and more at a customer’s doorstep within minutes of placing their order.
As the world continues to rebuild itself from the havoc of COVID-19, these companies are thriving. Instead of stubbornly clinging to the old ways, they acted fast to provide what consumers needed and wanted, From what we’ve gathered, other brands ought to follow if they’re hoping to stay relevant.

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The Carson Valley Inn features ongoing nightly free live entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge with no cover charge and no drink minimum. Entertainment hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:00 to 10 p.m., Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live Entertainment gives way to NFL Football on the big screen HDTV Sunday and Monday evenings.
Steppen Stonz, October 13 – 15: Steppen Stonz performs Broadway tunes, oldies, Motown and pop – an array of musical styles that appeals to most musical tastes. The core of the group is the two lead vocalists – Michael Hill and Arthur Hayden – who started in college and have been performing together uninterrupted for over 30 years. When you see and hear Steppen Stonz, you’ll feel as though you are at a concert and the show is designed especially for you.
Sunday Night and Monday Night Football, October 16 & 17: HD action on the Cabaret Lounge Big Screen and many of the three-dozen flatscreens, $2 draft beer during all NFL games, Football Munchies for sale in the Cabaret Lounge and prize drawings during Monday Night Football.
Paul Covarelli, October 18 – 19: Veteran musician Paul Covarelli is a talented guitarist and vocalist. He started the group Jo Mama over 20 years ago and also plays with other groups in the area covering jazz, swing, blues, Latin and more styles.
Stowaway, October 20 – 22: Stowaway presents a musical trip around the world visiting ports of call from Hawaii to Australia, Tahiti & the South Seas. Venture to Africa and the Caribbean including Trinidad and Jamaica all while enjoying music you know and love on each stop along the way. Sway and rock to the island rhythms of Sea Cruise, Down Under, Hot Hot Hot, La Bamba, Margaritaville and Three Little Birds along with other traditional and original tunes.
Sunday Night and Monday Night Football, October 23 & 24: HD action on the Cabaret Lounge Big Screen and many of the three-dozen flatscreens, $2 draft beer during all NFL games, Football Munchies for sale in the Cabaret Lounge and prize drawings during Monday Night Football.
Jackie Duazat, October 25 – 26: Jackie Dauzat has been performing in the Reno-Tahoe area for over thirty years. Born in Louisiana, he has been singing since he was twelve years old. Jackie recorded an album with the Cottonwood South band for Columbia records in the early seventies. He performs songs from artist such as James Taylor, Van Morrison, The Eagles, America and many more.
Stew Stewart, October 27 – 29: A Stew Stewart show has something for everyone including country music, blues, oldies, comedy, classic rock, Motown and just plain ol’ fun – with a few surprises, too! A Nevada entertainer for over four decades, Stew has appeared at over 100 state and county fairs, many as the opening act for artists such as Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Marie Osmond, Herman’s Hermits, The Drifters, The Coasters, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, The Oak Ridge Boys and more! Stew’s band is a show in itself and they will be joined by Stew for his performances at 8 p.m. Thursday and at 8 and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Sunday Night and Monday Night Football, October 30 & 31: HD action on the Cabaret Lounge Big Screen and many of the three-dozen flatscreens, $2 draft beer during all NFL games, Football Munchies for sale in the Cabaret Lounge and prize drawings during Monday Night Football.
Ted Nagel, November 1 & 2: Raised in a musical family, Ted has been surrounded by music all his life. Despite being confined him to a wheelchair since birth, he has actively pursued his love of music, singing in numerous churches, a barbershop chorus and many other area venues including his weekly Karaoke gigs in many of Carson Valley’s local hotspots for over 15 years. He says, “Music is my heart” and his dream is to be a front man for a rock-n-roll band and record a few albums.
DECADES, November 3 – 5: DECADES presents a vibrant and diverse act. From Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” to Lady Gaga’s “Pokerface”, DECADES’ double-barreled female vocalists and energized rhythm section truly shine when playing hits from the 1940’s to today. The group includes Samantha Francis (vocals, tambourine), Andrea Desmond (keyboards, vocals), Billy DiBono (drums), Will Watje (guitar, vocals), and Tobias Brooks (bass, guitar, trumpet).
The Carson Valley Inn (www.carsonvalleyinn.com) is located on US Highway 395 in Minden, NV near the start of State Highway 88, twenty minutes from Lake Tahoe’s south shore and 45 minutes south of Reno. The property includes a recently-remodeled casino and 153-room hotel, 74-room motor lodge, 59-site RV Park, free nightly entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge and a convenience store with Shell gas and diesel fuel. Three dining facilities include Katie’s, Job’s Perk and CV Steak, a Nevada-style steakhouse featuring steaks, seafood, chicken, pasta and more.


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LEGO Brawls is now making its way to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Switch. The smash bros clone will release in the coming months as a paid game.
Sony has announced that they’re investing a further $1 billion into Epic Games in order to fund their proposed Metaverse plans.
LEGO and Epic Games have announced that they’re teaming up to create a kid-friendly, all-ages Metaverse project.
Here is a complete guide to all the available LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga in-game codes that you can redeem for free characters and ships in the game.
The April 2022 video game releases are led by the highly anticipated LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. There’s also a load of Switch games coming your way.
WB Games has revealed a whopping 7 DLC packs coming to the LEGO: The Star Wars Skywalker Saga video game in April. The packs include Mandalorian DLC and more.
LEGO is reportedly partnering with 2K to develop a range of new sports games including a football game and an open-world racer.
WB Games has announced the official release date for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga ahead of its April debut. This marks the LEGO series’ biggest game yet.

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Dynamos have appointed their captain Edward Sadomba as the interim coach following the sacking of Lloyd Chigowe last night.
Sadomba will be assisted by team manager Richard Chihoro.
The pair will take charge of the team’s training until the executive appoints a substantive coach. The new appointments are expected to be made later this week ahead of the trip to Bulawayo for a date against TelOne on Sunday.
Chigowe was fired on Monday night after the team conceded their fourth straight defeat across all competitions. The executive held a crisis meeting after the Herentals loss and made a decision on the future of the gaffer who took over from Lloyd Mutasa in September last year.
He managed to steer the team out of the relegation zone and was named the substantive coach at the end of the season.
But a slow start to the campaign saw him becoming the first coach in 2019 to be sacked.
Meanwhile, some of the names that have been branded around include Tonderayi Ndiraya, Philemon Mutyakureva and a possible return of Lloyd Mutasa.


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There are two types of braking systems available for automobiles. One system uses brake pads and brake discs while the other system uses brake shoes and brake drums. The components of each system are really the equivalent of each other. Brake pads create friction against the brake discs and brake shoes create friction against the
We all tend to take the brakes of our vehicles for granted, but they are the reason why we can slow down whenever we step on the brake pedal. If we didn’t have functional brakes, then we would end up crashing into everything on the road. Modern braking systems depend on brake pads and brake
The internal combustion engine has several moving and rotating components inside of it. The crankshaft is the device which allows the piston heads and rods to be linked together. Whenever you look at the tachometer on the dashboard of your vehicle, it will tell you the number of revolutions per minute in which the crankshaft
The oil control valve basically does what the name suggests. Inside every internal combustion engine, there is an oil control valve which manages the flow of oil. It uses variable valve technology to redirect the oil flow so that it reaches the camshaft. In addition, the oil control valve allows the moving components of the
The transmission of a vehicle is what gives the driver the ability to switch gears by using the shift stick. If it is an automatic vehicle, the driver doesn’t even need to worry about changing gears while driving. The only thing they need to do is switch the gear position to Park, Drive, Reverse, etc.
In this article i will share complete information about camshaft position sensor, so you will know the basic function, working principle, the bad symptoms and also replacement cost of this sensor. Basic Function and Working Principle The camshaft is an important device for the internal combustion engine of any vehicle. It controls the intake valves
The job of a car water pump is to keep coolant circulating between the radiator and engine block through the hoses that connect them together. An engine cannot function properly without coolant circulating through its components because they generate a lot of heat while in operation. If those heated components do not get cooled down,
It is normal for exhaust fumes to be released through your vehicle’s tailpipe. In most circumstances, these will be clear fumes that you cannot see with the naked eye. The only exception is when it is cold outside, and the fumes look white. This is merely a reaction that happens when the exhaust first encounters
Every modern car has a central computer which is called an engine control unit or engine control module. For the sake of this article, we will call it an engine control unit. This computer communicates with a series of electronic sensors and components that exist all throughout the vehicle. Based on the information that the
Constant-velocity joints, better known as CV joints, are components of the drivetrain in any modern vehicle. When the transmission generates power, the CV joints transfer this power to the wheels under the vehicle. Another name for a transmission is a gearbox because it is comprised of gears that make the vehicle move a certain way.


E-cigarettes to Be Banned in Public Places
The Public Health (Wales) Bill
E-cigarettes are a new phenomenon yet controversial. Their health effects, use in public places and effectiveness as an aid to quitting smoking are the cause of much debate in the media, and governments and health organisations remain opposed (see below). E-cigarettes came to the market in 2004 as a ‘healthier’ alternative to cigarettes, and the industry has grown rapidly ever since.
E-cigarettes are electronic devices that mimic the act of smoking (Caponnetto, 2012). They use a battery powered heating element to disperse liquid (usually containing nicotine, in a solution of glycerine and/or propylene glycol) into an aerosol that can be inhaled in the same way as a conventional cigarette (Goniewicz, 2013). They are seen as the healthier or safer cigarette as they do not combust tobacco, and are therefore used as a smoking cessation tool.
The unknown effects of e-cigarettes to both individuals and to others (e.g. passive vaping) is among one of the reasons why Wales is proposing an e-cigarette ban in public places.
The Proposal in Wales
The Public Health (Wales) Bill was introduced by the Welsh Government on the 8th of June 2015. This bill is the first in the UK to propose a ban of e-cigarettes in public places. Smoking has been banned in public places across the UK since 2007. The bill in Wales will subject e-cigarettes to the same regulation.
The new tobacco and e-cigarette measures in Wales will:
- Restrict the use of nicotine inhaling devices such as electronic cigarettes in enclosed and substantially enclosed public and work places, bringing the use of these devices into line with existing provisions on smoking (including lorries and taxis);
- Create a national register of retailers of tobacco and nicotine products;
- Prohibit the handing over of tobacco or nicotine products to people under the age of 18 (including online sales).
If the bill passes through parliament as expected, the e-cigarette ban could be implemented by late 2016.
Reasons For The Ban
The reasons behind this proposed ban are to protect the public from the unknown health consequences of passive vaping, ensure smoking is not renormalized and to not undermine the current smoking ban in place. A WHO-commissioned report on e-cigarettes suggested that bystanders could inhale significant levels of toxins from e-cigarette vapour. However, a critique of this report argues that concentrations are too low to present a significant health risk. There is mixed evidence as to whether passive vaping is harmful but research generally shows that whatever is inhaled is less toxic and harmful than cigarettes (Goniewicz, 2012) . Regardless of trace amounts of toxicants in e-cigarette vapour, it is proposed that passive vaping is possible and the impact of vapour inhalation into human lungs should be of primary concern (Markewitz, 2013).
Another reason behind Wales’ decision to ban the use of e-cigarettes in public places is the fear that it will renormalize smoking for minors and prove to be a gateway into conventional cigarettes.
Although there is evidence of e-cigarette experimentation in youths in Wales , current use in the UK is rare. In a recent report on young people and smoking, the proportion of children who have ever smoked continues to decline, suggesting e-cigarettes are not a gateway to smoking. Furthermore, data collected by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) shows that regular use of e-cigarettes is predominantly by current or ex-smokers, and use by never smokers or youths is negligible.
The Welsh government is pressing forwards with this bill, yet it is gaining opposition from many MPs and organisations. The reasons against the ban are the limited evidence on the harms of passive vaping, and the concern that a ban of e-cigarettes could impede progress in those who are using them to quit smoking. Cancer Research UK state that they “do not believe there is enough evidence to justify an indoor ban on e-cigarettes”. In agreement, Plaid Cymru MP Elin Jones said: “E-cigarettes are used widely by people who are trying to give up smoking, so we should be very careful not to halt that trend.”
There are many organisations that are for and against the banning of e-cigarettes in public places, however it will be unknown who is correct until more research is performed and evidence presented.
Malta, Belgium and Spain have already imposed the ban and WHO is urging governments to do the same. With such controversy and opposition in the views on this bill, the future is unpredictable as to whether other countries will also enact the ban.
The Public Health (Wales) Bill is still in development and currently progressing through parliament, therefore information outlined above may be subject to change. If it is implemented, it will be interesting to see if the rest of UK follow in Wales’ footsteps. Due to e-cigarettes being such a new and under researched field; it is likely to take a few more years before a solid evidence base is gained and to see if Wales have created an unnecessary protection or are innovators passing a law improving the health of the public.
For more information:
Electronic Cigarettes: a report commissioned by Public Health England
Electronic Cigarettes Fact Sheet: Action on Smoking and Health
by Elle Wadsworth, King’s College London
ASH (2014). Electronic cigarettes: also known as vapourisers). [Online] Available from: http://www.ash.org.uk/files/documents/ASH_715.pdf [Accessed: 22nd July 2015].
Bauld, L., Angus, K., & Andrade, M. (2014) E-cigarette uptake and marketing: A report commissioned by Public Health England. [Online] Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/311491/Ecigarette_uptake_and_marketing.pdf [Accessed: 22nd July 2015].
British Medical Association (2015) E-cigarettes. [Online] Available from: http://bma.org.uk/working-for-change/improving-and-protecting-health/tobacco/e-cigarettes [Accessed: 22nd July 2015].
Cancer Research UK (2015) Our policy on harm reduction and e-cigarettes. [Online] Available from: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/we-develop-policy/our-policy-on-tobacco-control-and-cancer/our-policy-on-harm-reduction-and [Accessed: 22nd July 2015].
Caponnetto, P., Campagna, D., Papale, G., Russo, C., & Polosa, R. (2012). The emerging phenomenon of electronic cigarettes.Expert Rev Respir Med;6(1):63-74. doi: 10.1586/ers.11.92
Deans, D. (2015) E-cigarettes set to be banned in enclosed public spaces in Wales as soon as next year. Wales Online. 9th June. Available from: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/e-cigarettes-set-banned-enclosed-public-9414640 [Accessed: 22nd July 2015].
Deans, D. (2015) Opposition grows to the Welsh Government’s plan to ban smoking E-cigs in public places. Wales Online. 9th June. Available from: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/opposition-grows-welsh-governments-plan-9419048 [Accessed: 22nd July 2015].
Goniewicz, M. L., Lingas, E. O., & Hajek, P. (2013). Patterns of electronic cigarette use and user beliefs about their safety and benefits: an internet survey. Drug and Alcohol Review, 32(2), 133-140.
Grana, R., Benowitz, N., Glantz, S. (2013) Background Paper on E-cigarettes (Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems). [Online] Available from: http://www.arizonansconcernedaboutsmoking.com/201312e-cig_report.pdf [Accessed: 22nd July 2015].
McNeill, A., Etter, J. F., Farsalinos, K., Hajek, P., Houezec, J., & McRobbie, H. (2014). A critique of a World Health Organization‐commissioned report and associated paper on electronic cigarettes. Addiction, 109(12), 2128-2134.
Moore, G., Moore, L., Ahmed, N., Littlecott, H., & Holliday, J. (2014). Exposure to secondhand smoke in cars and e-cigarette use among 10-11 year old children in Wales: CHETS Wales 2 key findings report.
National Assembly for Wales (2015) Public Health (Wales) Bill. [Online] Available from: http://www.senedd.assembly.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=12763 [Accessed: 22nd July 2015].
Schripp, T., Markewitz, D., Uhde, E., & Salthammer, T. (2013). Does e‐cigarette consumption cause passive vaping?. Indoor air, 23(1), 25-31.
The opinions expressed in this post and podcast reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA.
The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information.


SPEED MENTORING 2.0
September 6, 2017, Wednesday
Deere Pavilion, 2005 Mechanical Engineering Lab
We are hosting another round of speed mentoring to match undergrad students with grad mentors. If you are interested in participating in the event, please complete the appropriate form by August 31, 2017:
GRADUATE SCHOOL SEMINAR
September 18, 2017, Monday
253 Mechanical Engineering Building
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Learn about graduate school, applying to graduate school, and Engineering at Illinois graduate programs
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH RESOURCE FAIR
September 25, 2017, Monday
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This is an opportunity for YOU to CONNECT with researchers from different groups, LEARN about engineering research, and DISCOVER research opportunities! Registration is FREE! Snacks will be provided!
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Crowder and Mims Among Week 2 Inactives for Jets
The Jets have announced their week 2 inactives and plenty of fans will be surprised to see Jamison Crowder on the list.
WR Keelan Cole is set to make his Jets debut in #NEvsNYJ
— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 19, 2021
The Jets are sitting Crowder along with Denzel Mims in somewhat of a surprise decision. Joining the pair of receivers on the bench is running backs LaMical Perine and Josh Adams, linebacker Jamien Sherwood, defensive lineman Jonathan Marshall and cornerback Jason Pinnock.


The music scene in Australia and New Zealand is currently going through a major genesis era. What we mean by this is that it's 2017 and the new school is in full force and cultivating an evolution of music from this side of the world. Donell Lewis & Kennyon Brown are definitely leading the way for our entire generation.
If for some reason you are behind and missed the initial break out period, it's okay. You have some catching up to do but these guys are about to be everywhere!
Having kicked off 2017 with their own Legooo tour in anticipation for their latest offering, this dynamic duo refused to stop. Going on tour once again around AUS & NZ but with this time they were touring with Kid Ink. They followed this up with even more touring, mostly around Australia. With all of this leading up to the release of what we are convinced is the AUS/NZ album of the year so far.
So let's talk about Legooo.
The album is 10 tracks long, a cool 33 minutes of melodic satisfaction. From start to finish this album is world class and sets an entirely new standard for music on this side of the world. The production across the entire project is wavy, upbeat, fresh and way too smooth all at the same time. Then enter Donell and Kennyon with melodies that simply can't be faulted and vocal performances to match.
The independent track killers then enlist a couple of verses from Sydney's very own Mistah Mez on 'Single' & 'Talk To Me' (Mez' verse on talk to me is one of the most slick verses we have heard from him!). The video above is the smash new single featuring Kaye Stylez and Kennyon also calls on a sultry verse from Bina Butta on a personal favourite from the album. Both feature artists who have now made it on to the BTG radar. Long story short, once you listen, you will understand why you need to get behind these boys and why they are about to force the rest of the world to look towards this side of the world.
Before we leave you with the full album to get lost in the R&B goodness that is Legooo, it's time for favourites. In no order at all 'Bae ft. Bina Butta', 'Talk To Me ft. Mistah Mez' & 'Ride For You'. But the whole thing is amazing, trust us! Check it out below.


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It’s hard to believe on March 9, 1997 the world lost hip hop solider Christopher Wallace known to the world as “Big Poppa” “Biggie Smalls” and “Notorious BIG.”
He brought us so much good RAP MUSIC BACK IN THE LATE 90’S THE REAL GOOD OLE DAYS OF HIP HOP!
He made P.Diddy, Bad Boy, and Lil Kim who they are today.
It was unfortunate when he was gunned down in LA in a drive by shooting. He still lives on today through his music.
He mos def lives on through his music. No matter where I am whether it be WEST OR EAST coast he gets played in heavy rotation.
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Stories about Canada from January, 2010
As Haiti's government raised the confirmed earthquake death toll to 150,000 earlier this week, there is particular concern for the well-being of the country's most vulnerable - its young people. But youth within and outside of Haiti are contributing to efforts to raise aid and awareness.
Réseau Citadelle announces the launch of the Media Operations Center, an initiative from Reporters without Borders and Quebecor, aimed at facilitating the field work of local and foreign journalists in Haiti as well as establishing collaboration between the media and NGOs.
Suicide rates have declined in Canada but not in Aboriginal communities, particularly among the youth. Suicide among Aboriginal youth continues to occur at alarming rates, leading to crisis-like situations in some communities


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Ashanti is one of the most resilient artists in music and it shows. Since her first album, affectionately named after her, Ashanti’s been focused on sharing her talents with the world without making any apologies. From major labels to her own–Written Entertainment–there’s clearly no stopping Ashanti, who just released a new album “BraveHeart,” on her own, new independent label.
Must Read: R&B Divas: PHOTOS: R&B Diva Moms (NEW)
It was no coincidence that Ashanti’s mother, Tina Douglas named her after the empire in Ghana, where the women had power and influence. Tina wanted her daughter to follow that model. What a beautiful gift Tina gave her daughter!
When Ashanti stopped by #TeamBeautiful’s office with her beautiful mom and sister, Shia in tow, we just had to ask Tina what was the best Mother’s Day gift she’s ever received. Check out the video to watch her tell the adorable story.
Oh and don’t forget to check out her latest album, “BraveHeart,” which has already given the established singer her fifth top 10 debut album, proving that she’s still the “Princess of R&B!”
Ashanti Shares Her Top 5 Craziest Murder Inc. Memories
Ashanti Gets ‘Honest’ & ‘Vulnerable’ About Breakup With Nelly On ‘BraveHeart’ [EXCLUSIVE]
Check Out This Gallery Of Hot Hollywood Mothers!
Go Behind The Scenes Of Taraji P. Henson's HelloBeautiful Cover Shoot
12 Stylish Mother-Daughter Duos
Taraji P. Henson Is Ready For Her Next Act
8 Black TV Moms We Love
Mother's Day Gift Guide: 10 Gifts That Will Last Mom All Year
Kevin Hart Is Speechless After Sending His Daughter Off To Prom: 'I Have No Words'
Lil Kim Is Smokin' Hot On The Cover Of 'XXL' Magazine
Blac Chyna Shows Off Her New Haircut On Instagram


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Emmy-nominated actress Eileen Davidson (Kristen DiMera, Days of our Lives; Ashley Abbott, The Young and the Restless) is starting the New Year by cleaning out her closet -- and fans have a chance to purchase Davidson's clothes and raise money for a worthy cause at the same time.
Davidson has partnered with Evolution Vintage, which is selling several of Davidson's dresses that she's previously worn on the red carpet. Proceeds of the sale will benefit No Kid Hungry, a campaign to end child hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need every day.
You can browse the items that are up for sale -- or purchase an item or items -- by visiting Evolution Vintage's official web site, www.evolution-vintage.com/CuratedCloset.html.
If you're thinking about making a purchase, you may want to act fast. Several of the dresses have already sold.
Davidson has also pledged to match any purchase.


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5 standout artists from South America’s largest art fair.
The actress discusses her new role.
Inside the first stateside retrospective of Thomas Heatherwick.
Packing for ArtRio.
Artist Nick Cave offers a tour his two new shows.
Highlighting the beauty in loneliness.
Art Production Fund unveils its latest project.
Donatella threw an after-hours bash.


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In the Redskins only loss this preseason, the offensive line started two of the projected starters and suffered the consequences with three Bears' sacks and a fumble forced on Robert Griffin III.
After the game, the unit went back to the drawing board, seeking to find a solution to keep their quarterback intact.
"I feel like I need to be a leader, and protecting Robert [Griffin III] takes our collective effort," explained left tackle Trent Williams. "It starts with us on the line, and includes the running backs and tight ends in protection.
"The receivers have to get open and Robert has to do his job and have good pocket awareness. It's a group effort, and it's something that we have to improve on."
In the final two preseason games, the Redskins pass protection shut out opposing defenses, not allowing a sack. In those two games, the Redskins rushing attack also came alive, averaging 186 rushing yards per contest.
Part of that correction came with the return of right guard Chris Chester, who sat out the Bears game with a leg injury. Chester provided a stabilizing force against the Colts before sitting out tonight's game with the starters.
"That's all you can really hope for is to get better with each game, especially at this time of year," he said. "During the preseason, guys that haven't really gotten a chance to play a lot or have the game experiences are playing.
"They played well as a unit, and I like to see their growth."
Chester said he is fully healthy and will be ready to play in Week 1 vs. the New Orleans Saints. But as far as the line is concerned, the season should start and end in the Big Easy.
"Preseason games are important because they help us improve our total game," Chester said. "We need to be good at everything to have a chance to champions.
"I think we're making progress."
Rookie offensive guard Josh LeRibeus got his first start tonight, and described the difference between tonight and the Bills game as "night and day."
"Being out there in game situations allows us to practice our technique and cut-block defenders," LeRibeus explained. "That's something that you can't do in practice, but it's a part of our line scheme.
"To be able to do that in the game is amazing. The biggest thing that we've improved on is finishing hard to the whistle."
Relegated to the sideline tonight, both Chester and Williams praised their teammates' efforts, crediting them for carrying on standard of play that the line expects.
The Redskins tallied nearly 500 yards of offense tonight, and score 30 points for the third-consecutive week.
"When the ball is snapped, it takes all 11 to win," Williams said. "These games are important, even if they don't translate to the stats book or overall record. I think we're ready for the regular season now.
His standard of excellence moving forward involves a trip to the playoffs, one win at a time.
"We'll be where we want to be, if at the end of the season we're in the playoffs and headed to the Super Bowl," he said. "That's where we want to be, and until then it's an ongoing process of hard work to iron out the kinks."


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