So off we went. Smith and Wesson, and me...always wanted to say that.
RANGE REPORT: SMITH & WESSON M&P 45C
Conditions: 39 Degrees, Clear, No Wind.
8+1 capacity .45 ACP Pistol
Other: Thumb Safety
Made in U.S.A. by Smith & Wesson Baby!
100 Rounds 230 gr CCI Blazer Brass FMJ
100 Rounds 230 gr Remington FMJ
2 Failures to return to battery third magazine through pistol (Remington FMJ). Tapped rear of slide to correct both malfunctions. None after.
No issues shooting one handed, non-dominant hand, etc.
Could not make it fail on intentional limp wrist trials.
Prior to the range expedition I field stripped the pistol. Internally it is like any other M&P pistol you have seen. That is to say, it looks a bit like a more complicated Glock inside. I know that there is more to them than that, according to posts from others here that have attended the armorer's course, but that's beyond my scope. Highlights include the nice rails for the slide to ride on and the nice all steel captured recoil spring and rod. I really like the way Smith did that up. The pistol could haven been fired as is out of the box but I wiped it out with blue shop towels to get off the factory lube. Next, I used Slip 2000 for all lubrication of the pistol except Hoeppes Elite Gun Oil to wet patch the barrel followed by one pass with a dry patch.
I took 200 rounds of mixed Blazer Brass and Remington FMJ with me. I was also testing the LC9 this day and fired 260 rounds through that prior to getting to the M&P 45C. If you want to read that range report it is here: LC9 REPORT: http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1386655
Whenever I test a new pistol I always like to use paper so I can see how I am doing with the trigger over time.
The pistol comes with two magazines. One flat bottom and one finger extension. I can easily get a full three finger grip using the extension magazine and I can get an almost three finger grip with the flat bottom magazine. Magazines are made out of steel and welded. The follower is plastic, uh, excuse me, polymer. The magazines are not super bright shiny silver like on the Springfield XD models of pistols. The steel is kind of a dull gray color. I don't know if it has been treated with anything on this model or just looks like that. The magazines on my M&P 9C are black from the factory. The M&P45 C can also use the 10 round and 14 round magazines made for the Mid Size and Full Size models. To my knowledge, at the time of this writing, there is no X-Grip adapter out yet but their web site said they were planning on it.
I'm going to give it a big negative at the time of this writing (12/17/2011) due to magazine availability. I looked on a few of the big name gun parts sites and the 8 and 10 round M&P .45 magazines are out of stock, back order. One of the largest sites has 10 rounders listed as coming in end of January 2012, 10 rounders with FDE color base plate end of March 2012, and black 8 round finger rest magazines as end of February 2012. I didn't even see flat base plate or FDE color base plate 8 rounders, like it came with, for sale. I looked on the online Smith and Wesson store and they list the same magazines as the retailers, but that doesn't mean they are in stock, plus they want like $8 each more for them. I guess a couple things could be happening, maybe M&P 45 models are flying off the shelves, Smith and Wesson is going through all the magazines they have to put in the boxes of new pistols, or they just have a manufacturing shortage or supplier issue. That kind of makes sense as it took 3 months for my local store to find one at the distributors in this color. Either way, it kind of sucks. You can find magazines for sale online at some of the more "out of the way" retailers but you'll pay a few bucks more of course, but less than buying from the Smith and Wesson online store.
3 Dot low profile ledge sights. I really like the steep ledge on these. The sight picture is a lot better than my factory Glock night sights to my eyes. These are not night sights on the M&P but they are available from Smith and Wesson using Trijicon tubes. I have them on my M&P 9C and they are nice and provide the same sight picture. There is a generous amount of light on each side of the front blade. Sights are dovetailed and can be tapped over if needed. Rear sight has a set screw in it. If I was going to get night sights, I would just mail the slide right back to Smith and Wesson for installation of factory ones.
In this photo you can see the controls of the M&P 45C
ERGOS AND CONTROLS:
Works as expected. Magazines eject strongly and I did not have any issue where I unintentionally released the magazine or bumped it with my hand. Everything is good here. You can reverse it if you like.
TAKE DOWN LEVER:
I won't beat this to death. It works. I like the Glock system better but nothing wrong with this. It doesn't get hot after shooting a bunch of rounds like it does on the M&P 9c.
The release is ambidextrous if you care for it. It is pretty small but still usable. Matter of fact it requires much less pressure than the one on the LC9. If you do not wish to use it you will be happy to know that slamming a fully loaded magazine into the pistol with your palm at a 45 degree angle to it will cause the slide to release. Don't freak out. I have SIGs that do that and my H&K P2000 series all do that. It only happens if you slam it home with your palm at that angle. I consider it a feature because it only happens when I make it do that. Or of course you can slingshot it.
Finally we have the manual safety. Up for safe. Down for fire. It works well, is not in the way of my grip and when I ride it with my thumb I can lock my hands in good. Couldn't ask for more. Also, it works the same as the ones on my USP pistols, you can leave it on safe and still operate the slide. I prefer that over the LC9 or 1911 safety where you can't manipulate the slide with the safety on. I don't know why, just personal preference.
According to Smith and Wesson, if you get an M&P without a safety you can't
add it later. If you get a model with one, you can remove it, but you'll of course have an extra small hole in the frame where it was. I don't know if they will officially do it for you (doubt it strongly), but I saw some You Tubers removing it of course. I'm leaving mine. I like it.
Finally, I held up my 1911 Commander to the M&P 45C and lined up the rear of the slides. I found that the slide release and safety lever were in nearly identical locations to each other proportionally. So, 1911 guys, you will probably feel right at home with this one. I guess the M&P is like a CCO size 1911. About a Commander length slide with an Officer size grip. Speaking of which...
The grip circumference feels really good. It feels ever so slightly thicker than a 1911 and about the same as the USP Compact .45 which is my all time favorite feeling grip. I have no complaints. With the three inserts available I'm sure it can be made to suit most hands. You'll also notice on this model that it does not have the extended beaver tail like the Mid Size and Full Size models. Fine by me.
You have the option of using a finger extension base plate or a flat base plate. Here is the funny thing. Earlier in the day I was having all kinds of misery with my new LC9 trying to get a grip (har) on the pistol switching between the extended and flat base plate mags. I had wondered in my earlier written range review of the LC9 if I was having trouble because I had been shooting a lot of small pistols lately and using a two finger grip. Thereby, when using a three finger grip base plate I was thinking I was putting way too much pressure on the grip with my pinky and stringing my shots vertically. Well, wait until you see my targets from shooting this pistol I think I have my answer. Too funny.
The stippling on the M&P, while not very aggressive was more than enough. It was cold out though. If I had been wearing gloves without much traction or if it was hot with sweaty hands, I might want some grip tape on there.
Recoil on this was smooth. It was different than a 1911, more spongy, and felt about the same as the USP Compact .45. No problem at all and to my hands more pleasant to shoot than the LC9. Of course I did just get done shooting 260 rounds though the LC9 prior to this, so my hands might have been biased at that point. Muzzle rise was negligible. Using a thumbs forward grip it was easy to maintain control of the pistol and it settled back on target very quickly.
Room in the trigger guard is adequate and would work if you were wearing winter gloves. The trigger pull itself seems just fine. I don't know the pull weight but it's a touch heavier than my M&P 9c and feels a bit lighter than my Glock 19 with NY1 and standard trigger bar. I like a heavy trigger anyways. The break has a nice snap to it. What a lot of people aren't going to like is that there just isn't a really discernible reset. This is where Glock cleans the M&P's clock. With the NY1 in, the reset on the Glock is very forceful. I can't even feel it on the M&P. I'm not a trigger snob and I'm pretty trigger insensitive really, but I would just like to feel some kind of reset.
Now in actual use at the range, that didn't matter a lick to me. I find that on the range, I naturally let the triggers out all the way and just keep my finger in contact with them. I didn't have any problems with it and could produce pie plate accurate rapid fire groups.
So here is the funny thing. The first target posted is me using the extended base plate. The second is using the flat, almost three finger grip, base plate. I would shoot one mag of extended into the left target, reload and shoot the flat into the right target. Hmmm... Interesting results. Pistol is obviously more accurate than user was on that day.
Using extended base plate magazine:
Same amount of shots (couple mags or so) using the flat base plate magazine: - better
Ejection was strong and to my right rear. I had no brass come back at my face. Most brass was about 12-15 feet away from me. Even when I spent a few magazines trying to induce a limp wrist malfunction, which never happened. I was impressed with the steady ejection. The surprise of the day was the LC9 which spit brass almost twice the distance. You can see in the photo below where I have indicated the relative locations of the brass piles.
I think this pistol is very well built and it comes in a variety of options and configurations that you might like. I think if you are a 1911 guy looking to go polymer for carry, a guy looking for a G30 alternative (though it is ever so slightly bigger) or you just want a smaller sized .45 you can't go wrong here. The only negs I'll give it are magazine capacity versus the G30 (10) and the new XDM 3.8 .45 (9), and the aforementioned trigger reset and magazine purchase availability issue. Still it carries the same load as a Full Size or Commander size 1911 in a smaller package overall. And you can carry a 10 or 14 round spare if you want. I'm really pleased with this. Just remember it's not a pocket pistol. If you can't carry a G19 because of size restrictions, you aren't going to be able to carry this, because it's just about the same size. If you need to go a bit smaller for CCW and still want a .45 polymer pistol, I would personally look at G36, G39, Kahr CW45.
In short, this one is a real winner. I like it a lot and if you shot it, I bet you would too.
Thanks for reading!
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Karachi October 2 2023: TRG Pakistan reported loss of PKR 7.04 billion as company booked PKR 8.2 billion loss from associates due to revaluation of TRGIL’s stake in the AI Software Company during last quarter of current fiscal year, according to company filing to the exchange.
This is the second highest quarterly loss reported by the company in its financial history.
On the contrary, company's full year loss drops to PKR 1.34 billion despite exchange gain of PKR 9.7 billion during the full year.
"The most significant item on our balance sheet is the value of the Company’s share in TRGIL, our sole operating asset. As of June 30, 2023, the value of our share in TRGIL is Rupees 78.1 billion, representing an increase of Rupees 21.4 billion compared to Rupees 56.7 billion on June 30, 2022. This increase is due to a strengthening of the US Dollar compared to the Pak Rupee, as TRGIL incurred a net loss during the financial year due to reasons explained in the ensuing paragraph. In addition to the Company’s stake in TRGIL, it also has other assets of Rupees 0.03 billion and liabilities of Rupees 12.6 billion (primarily relating to deferred taxes) resulting in net assets of Rupees 65.5 billion" stated in company's report.
"Our income statement is primarily driven by the changes in value of our share in TRGIL. Our share of the net loss in equity accounted investee (i.e. TRGIL) was Rupees 1.4 billion, before taxation. There was a mark-to-market gain booked on Ibex shares held by TRGIL as Ibex’s share price on NASDAQ increased by almost 26% during the year under review. This was, however, offset by a loss resulting from the revaluation of TRGIL’s stake in the AI Software Company as well as operating expenses incurred by TRGIL during the year" stated the company.

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Spinach is a leafy green vegetable often acclaimed as a superfood, and has been celebrated for its health benefits since the ancient Persians first cultivated it over two thousand years ago. Today, it stands tall among the most nutritious foods on the planet. This blog will unravel the extraordinary benefits of spinach that make it a worthy addition to your everyday meals.
- 1 Nutritional Profile Of Spinach
- 2 Rich In Antioxidants
- 3 Promotes Eye Health
- 4 Supports Immune Function
- 5 Supports Bone Health
- 6 Spinach Aids Digestion
- 7 Heart Health And Blood Pressure Control
- 8 Improves Skin and Hair Health
- 9 Supports Weight Management
- 10 Spinach Can Boost Brain Health
- 11 Incorporating Spinach Into Your Diet
- 12 Conclusion
Nutritional Profile Of Spinach
Spinach is a nutritional powerhouse packed with an array of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. It’s an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, K, and several B vitamins including folic acid. Moreover, it contains essential minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
Compared to other vegetables, spinach provides a uniquely comprehensive nutrient profile. Few vegetables match its vitamin K content, which is crucial for blood coagulation and bone health. Also, the iron content in spinach is relatively high for a plant, making it a good dietary source for vegetarians and vegans.
Rich In Antioxidants
Spinach is loaded with antioxidants – substances that help the body fend off harmful free radicals. These include beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and quercetin, known for their anti-inflammatory and disease-fighting properties.
Research shows that these antioxidants can play a significant role in combating oxidative stress, thereby helping to prevent chronic diseases, including cancer and heart disease. Regular consumption of spinach, thus, can aid in maintaining overall health and well-being.
Promotes Eye Health
Two essential nutrients for eye health, lutein and zeaxanthin, are found in abundance in spinach. These carotenoids are known to protect the eyes from damage caused by sunlight and reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases.
Specifically, lutein and zeaxanthin filter harmful high-energy light waves, including ultraviolet rays that can lead to age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Therefore, incorporating spinach into your diet can significantly contribute to maintaining healthy vision and preventing age-related eye conditions.
Supports Immune Function
Spinach is a stellar addition to your diet for supporting your immune system, thanks to its rich content of several immune-boosting nutrients. Vitamins C and A, found abundantly in spinach, are well known for their roles in maintaining a healthy immune response. Vitamin C stimulates the production and function of white blood cells, which play a vital role in fighting off infections.
On the other hand, Vitamin A maintains the health and function of skin and mucous membranes, your body’s first line of defense against pathogens. Additionally, the iron in spinach supports the proper functioning of the immune system by promoting the growth of immune cells and their proper response. Thus, regular consumption of spinach can help bolster your immune system and keep you healthy.
Supports Bone Health
Spinach boasts high levels of calcium and vitamin K, both vital for bone health. Calcium is the primary component of bones, while vitamin K helps stimulate the production of proteins necessary for bone metabolism.
Research suggests that a diet rich in these nutrients can help prevent bone diseases such as osteoporosis. Since spinach is an excellent source of both, it can play an essential role in maintaining strong, healthy bones and reducing the risk of fractures.
Spinach Aids Digestion
Spinach contains a decent amount of dietary fiber, which is essential for a healthy digestive system. Fiber adds bulk to the diet, aiding digestion, and preventing constipation.
Additionally, the fiber in spinach serves as food for beneficial gut bacteria, contributing to a healthy microbiome. A balanced gut microbiome can improve digestion, enhance nutrient absorption, and boost the immune system. Therefore, regularly consuming spinach can contribute significantly to maintaining a healthy digestive system.
Heart Health And Blood Pressure Control
Spinach is a heart-friendly vegetable, thanks to its impressive potassium and magnesium content. These minerals are known to regulate blood pressure levels, hence contributing to cardiovascular health.
Potassium helps balance sodium levels, a key factor in maintaining healthy blood pressure. Simultaneously, magnesium aids in the dilation and relaxation of blood vessels, further contributing to a healthy heart. Consuming spinach can help manage blood pressure levels and protect against heart disease.
Improves Skin and Hair Health
The vitamins A, C, and E found in spinach all contribute to healthy skin and hair. Vitamin A promotes skin health by supporting cell growth and skin repair mechanisms, while vitamin C is crucial for collagen synthesis, a protein that gives structure to skin and hair.
Additionally, Vitamin E serves as an antioxidant that helps protect skin cells from damage caused by free radicals. Therefore, consuming spinach can provide the necessary nutrients for maintaining healthy skin and hair, keeping them vibrant and nourished.
Supports Weight Management
Spinach, with its low-calorie count and high nutrient profile, can be an excellent addition to a weight management diet. Its high fiber content contributes to feelings of fullness, reducing the tendency to overeat.
Additionally, spinach’s nutritional density provides many of the nutrients required for a balanced diet without adding excess calories. Therefore, incorporating spinach into meals can help maintain a healthy weight, prevent overeating, and provide essential nutrients for overall health.
Spinach Can Boost Brain Health
The folate and other B-vitamins present in spinach are essential for brain health. Folate, along with vitamins B6 and B12, plays a significant role in brain function and mental health.
Studies show that these nutrients can help prevent cognitive decline and boost memory function. They’re also crucial for producing serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood. Thus, consuming spinach can support brain health, enhance cognitive function, and contribute to mental well-being.
Incorporating Spinach Into Your Diet
Integrating more spinach into your diet is remarkably easy. You can add it to salads, smoothies, soups, or use it as a base for a tasty stir-fry. It’s also excellent in sandwiches and wraps.
However, always remember that while spinach is healthy, it’s also important to consume a variety of other fruits and vegetables to ensure you get a wide range of nutrients. Additionally, individuals with specific health conditions may need to moderate their intake, so always consult your healthcare provider when making significant dietary changes.
With its rich nutrient profile and a plethora of health benefits, it’s clear that spinach deserves its superfood status. From bolstering eye health to supporting weight management, it offers something for everyone. So, why not embrace the power of this leafy green and incorporate it into your diet? After all, a little spinach can go a long way in promoting health and well-being.

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Multicam items and the ones that do charge aren't double the price of a standard color...
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Chelsea could potentially be handed a transfer boost as it’s reported Leicester City could pursue Ryan Bertrand amid talk of a move to Stamford Bridge for Ben Chilwell.
As noted by The Sun, both Chelsea and Man City have been paired with an interest in the Foxes left-back, as it has been suggested that Frank Lampard would like an upgrade in that department on the likes of Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso.
Given the 23-year-old’s importance to Brendan Rodgers, coupled with Leicester pushing for a top-four finish in the Premier League this season, it seems highly unlikely that they allow any of their top players to move on this month.
However, as reported by the Daily Mail, Chelsea may well have been given renewed belief that a deal can be done for the talented defender, as it’s claimed that Rodgers could line up Bertrand from Southampton as they fear Chilwell could move on in the summer.
It remains to be seen if the pieces fall into place for the touted deals to go through, but Leicester and Rodgers will arguably much prefer to keep their core players in place and continue to strengthen rather than having to replace influential individuals.
Whether or not qualification for the Champions League helps with that remains to be seen, but given what Frank Lampard is building at Chelsea with a nucleus of young England players at the centre of his plans, it could be an appealing move for Chilwell to be a part of that.
Further, realistically, Chelsea will offer a stronger chance of winning trophies moving forward, as their recent track record would suggest, and so Leicester may well be doing the smart thing by planning and preparing for an exit to ensure that they fill the void efficiently and can continue to make progress under Rodgers.


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Nicki Minaj calls on Drake, Nas, and Young Jeezy to collaborate on 'Champion.'
Nicki Minaj may have the most stacked Rolodex in all of the universe. First she collaborates with Madonna and M.I.A. on "Give Me All Your Luvin'," then she gets a real live kiss from Madge on her birthday and now, she's collaborating with Drake, Nas and Young Jeezy on her new song "Champion," from her just-leaked Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album (scheduled for an official April 2 release.) Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if Obama sang the hook to her next song. (Which would be... the BEST.)
Produced by Da Internz (Rihanna's "Birthday Cake") Nicki's rightfully first on deck on "Champion." And though she doesn't assume her alter ego "Roman," she does get emotional as she rhymes about the tragic loss of her cousin: "Cause they killed my little cousin Nicholas/But my memories only happy images/This is for the hood/This is for the kids." Drake, Nas, and Young Jeezy all slay their verses (natch), and although this record may not be as radio-friendly as Nicki's pop-laden "Starships" it's a never-forget-your-roots homage and a testament to Nicki's artistic diversity.
MTV News recently caught up with Nas, who talked about recording with Nicki: "Nicki hit us up, I got love, so it was nothin'--I did the record....If I feel it, I can get on it. I heard the track. I felt it. I loved it." Yo, I feel it and I love it too! Any shot I can spit a quick verse on your next song, Nicki? Yeah? No? OK, that's cool, I get it.
+ Listen to Nicki Minaj featuring Drake, Nas, and Young Jeezy, "Champion," and watch Nas talk about recording with Nicki below.
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Is Jesus God?
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.
John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
John 10:30-31 I and my Father are one. Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
John 10:38-39 The Father is in me, and I in him. Therefore they sought again to take him.
John 14:9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father?
John 20:28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.

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It’s been nearly two and half decades since Mattle released the brown version of the original fair skinned, blonde barbie. But a new brown doll from South Africa has arrived, hoping to change things up with its authentic roots as well as changing the beauty standards for young girls. Momppy Mpoppy dolls were created by founder of Childish Trading Manufacture, Maite Makgoba, who first launched the dolls last June after realizing that the black dolls on the market was not appealing to little black girls. Makgoba stated that unlike Barbie dolls and other dolls on the market, Momppy Mpoppy dolls celebrate “African girls with it’s coily curls, lush wooly hair, sun-kissed golden skin, and African Fabulousness.”
“Momppy Mpoppy gives the world a view of the magic that is our African princesses,” she says.
Momppy Mpoppy dolls took over a year to make and Makgoba expressed her goals for the dolls as “perfecting their look of diversity” During an interview with Seventeen Magazine, Makgoba spoke about the “long and educational” doll-making process, and why she thinks her “Afro Chique” dolls will change the meaning of beautiful.
“I want little girls that look like Momppy to realize the beauty that is blackness from a young age, and embrace their beauty as pure beauty. Not just “exotic” or “dark beauty” – but beauty in its pure form. I want little girls that do not look like Momppy to play with a Momppy Mpoppy because this will open their mind to the real world, which doesn’t have one human race or one standard type of beauty, and such things enhance tolerance.”
“Momppy Mpoppy is more than just another brown doll on the shelf. [She is] an all around African kiddies character that has ambitions of being a household name, like its international competitors.
It obviously represents the African culture more [than Barbie]. And a modern African culture, since Childish [Childish Trading and Manufacturing, the parent company for the Momppy Mpoppy doll] is a company run by young Africans. From how she dresses to how her character develops will be an African story. And I feel most little girls in African diasporas will relate, even European and Asian little girls, because Africa has always been a mystery to many or even misrepresented or misunderstood, so Momppy Mpoppy will open up that world to them.”
Along with the creation of the doll, the company also creates the clothing. Makgoba states “This is more than just a business, we are creating awareness, that our dark skin and thick Afro hair are pretty as they are.” When young girls are playing with dolls, Makgoba wants young girls to see themselves while they’re playing.“Black children are confronted with growing up in a world that does not represent them, everything is skewed towards whiteness.”
Let’s hope that these dolls can help empower and inspire you girls at an early age and hopefully Momppy Mpoppy dolls will soon be sold in stores here in the U.S.
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On Oct. 18, hundreds of Israelis across four locations joined together to glean food for the hungry. The Leket Israel program celebrated World Food Day, observed internationally on Oct. 16, and raised awareness of the need to eliminate food waste in a country where some people still go hungry.
According to Leket Israel, more than 1.5 million people in Israel suffer from food insecurity and hunger at a time when 40 percent of all edible food is wasted even before it reaches the plate. This is due, in part, to a consumer culture that demands perfect looking and unbruised fruit to fill produce store shelves and market conditions that make it easier for farmers to let unwanted produce rot in the fields rather than pay workers to pick it.
Leket Israel works by rescuing this food from the growers, picking the unwanted fruits and vegetables directly from the fields and getting it to those in need. The yield from these rescues can be immense. Recently, a rescue mission to Moshav Sharona ended in 66,000 pounds of tomatoes that were redistributed to those who were hungry throughout Israel.
The Oct. 18 event, which celebrated the World Food Day theme “2013: Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition,” was held in locations throughout Israel and gave volunteers a chance to have hands-on experience helping the poor. During the four hour pre-Shabbat event, families, seniors and Israelis from all walks of life joined in to help glean fruit and vegetables from the orchards and fields.
Leket Israel also hopes that the day of picking will help raise awareness of the work they do every day rescuing food for the hungry. Under a message thanking participants for their help during the World Food Day event, the organization reminded everyone of the millions of pounds of food they rescue each year.
This year, “Leket Isreal will rescue and distribute over 25 million lbs of produce and perishable goods,” the organization said. Through the help of volunteers, “food, that would have otherwise gone to waste, is redistributed to hundreds of non-profit partners caring for the needy.”


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“Distracted flying” is now under investigation by the Transportation Department, following news of two Northwest Airline pilots who overshot the Minneapolis airport by 150 miles, apparently while using their using laptop computers.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has widened his department’s initiatives to “distractions as they apply beyond cars — to rail, buses, and now, planes,” a spokesman told the Associated Press on Oct. 28.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., called the incident “the ultimate case of distracted driving — only this time it was distracted flying.”
The two pilots, whose licenses have been revoked, were out of touch for almost an hour and a half.
At a Senate hearing on a new distracted driving bill Wednesday, Hood noted that “the problem is not just confined to vehicles on our roads — it affects all modes of transportation.”

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The variation in bows you can make is amazing and it ever makes great rosettes and don't forget leaves!
They also make a great addition to a quick and simple card!
Really easy to make and so pretty with the wonderful Designer Series Paper as a background.
My son even thinks that they make a great bone for the dog!
A lovely punch and I love the fact that you don't have to tie a bow, just a bit of gluing!

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Poetry can be dangerous, especially beautiful poetry, because it gives the illusion of having had the experience without actually going through it. Poetry is what in a poem makes you laugh, cry, prickle, be silent, makes your toe nails twinkle, makes you want to do this or that or nothing, makes you know that you are alone in the unknown world, that your bliss and suffering is forever shared and forever all your own. I’ve had it with these cheap sons of bitches who claim they love poetry but never buy a book. There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired. A poet’s work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world, and stop it going to sleep.
For what is a poem but a hazardous attempt at self-understanding: it is the deepest part of autobiography. We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.
I think that were beginning to remember that the first poets didn’t come out of a classroom, that poetry began when somebody walked off of a savanna or out of a cave and looked up at the sky with wonder and said, “Ahhh.” That was the first poem.
Publishing a volume of verse is like dropping a rose-petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo. Writing a book of poetry is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo. Love poems are written by lovers for the person they love and they express their hearty feelings in the form of these poems. Poetry is boned with ideas, nerved and blooded with emotions, all held together by the delicate, tough skin of words.
It is directly, that is, of the senses, and since the senses do not exist without an object for their employment all art is necessarily objective.
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U.S. intelligence agencies are concerned about the threat of acts of violence against elected officials and government agencies and attacks on infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a press release from the National Terrorism Alert System (NTAS) warning that an increased threat of domestic terrorism will persist for weeks after the president’s inauguration.
The released information indicates that “some ideologically motivated extremists opposed to the presidential transition, fueled by false narratives, may continue to mobilize to incite or perpetuate violence,” the bulletin said.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is concerned about the continuing trend of violence in the early months of 2021. Some homegrown extremists, encouraged by the storming of the Capitol, could be planning “attacks against elected officials and government agencies,” the department said. U.S. intelligence agencies are also concerned about threats to the country’s infrastructure, including the energy sector, telecommunications, and the health care system.
Joseph Fitsanakis, a professor at Coastal Carolina University in the United States, notes — the Department of Homeland Security warning confirms the findings of independent experts.
“The data demonstrate that the January 6 attack on the Capitol was not the culmination of an anti-democratic movement; rather, it was the first shots fired, marking the beginning of a long period of rebellion against authority. This rebellion can take many forms, some more violent than others. Consequently, the security institutions of the state must prepare for a prolonged terrorist threat led by various groups of domestic violent extremists. I think the Department of Homeland Security statement shows that the intelligence and security services have recognized the lingering nature of the threat and are now actively preparing for it,” the expert said.
Last week, the FBI arrested a 44-year-old man in California with five homemade bombs, 49 firearms, and 15,000 rounds of ammunition. The suspect intended to commit acts of violence against ideological opponents.
“Our focus is on people who plan to use firearms and explosive devices,” FBI Special Agent Craig Fair said at the time.
On Thursday, the acting police chief of the Capitol suggested permanent fencing around the Congressional Building and other security measures.
“In light of recent events, I can say unequivocally that significant improvements need to be made to the security infrastructure, including permanent fencing and backup forces in the vicinity of the Capitol,” Acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said.
A 71-year-old West Virginia man was arrested Thursday near the Capitol and found in possession of a gun and 20 rounds of ammunition, along with a list of senators and congressmen representing his state, a spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Department said.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said more security measures were needed.
“We’re probably going to need additional means to beef up security for members of Congress, given that the enemy is inside the house — it’s a threat that worries members of Congress in addition to what’s going on outside,” she said.
Pelosi was likely referring to Republican congresswoman Marjorie Green, who in 2019 accused the speaker of treason by threatening her with the death penalty. Last week, another Republican lawmaker, Andy Harris, tried to sneak a gun into the Congressional Building. Law enforcement is investigating.
Meanwhile, Capitol Police are stepping up security measures at transportation hubs in the Greater Washington region and taking other steps to ensure lawmakers’ safety. In an email obtained Friday by the Associated Press, Acting House Bailiff Timothy Blodgett said Capitol Police will be stationed at local airports and the Washington train station, and added that an online portal is being created where lawmakers will report threats and suspicious activity against themselves, their aides and families.
Meanwhile, the FBI said that so far 400 suspects who took part in the Jan. 6 Capitol assault have been identified and 150 of them are facing criminal charges. Charges include trespassing on federal property, theft and damage to government property, and assaulting law enforcement officers.


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Radical prostatectomy may cure most patients in whom the malignant tumor has not invaded through the prostatic capsule. Advances in surgical technique and accumulation of experience have decreased the complication rate significantly. Long-term results of surgical treatment are now better than those of other forms of treatment; hence radical prostatectomy is now recommended for men with life expectancies longer than 10 years. Between 1988 and 1995, 164 men with clinical stages T1 or T2 adenocarcinoma were admitted for radical prostatectomy. Most were not offered a nerve-sparing procedure, so as to allow wider, more complete resection. Those who wanted preservation of sexual function underwent the nerve- preserving procedure. In 6 patients operation was discontinued when metastases to the iliac lymph nodes were detected and in 1 when invasion of the pelvic wall was found. 157 underwent radical prostatectomy. Preoperative biopsy revealed a low-grade lesion (Gleason 2-4) in 19.1%, intermediate grade (Gleason 5-6) in 61.8% and high-grade (Gleason 7-9) in 19.1%; however, pathologic grading revealed that only 7.0% had grade 2-4 tumor, 60.5% grade 5-6 and 32.5% grade 7-9. Pathologic staging revealed T2 tumor in 58%, T3 in 38.8% (including microscopic invasion of the capsule or seminal vesicles); microscopic lymph node metastases were found in 3.2%. Tumor invasion through the capsule was found in only 2 of 13 treated with neoadjuvant androgen blockade, compared with 40% in those who did not receive this treatment. There was no operative mortality and only 14.7% has complications. All had urinary incontinence immediately after operation, but regained continence after an average of 4-5 months. 24 were incontinent for more than 12 months, but most of them had only mild stress incontinence. Most patients were impotent after the procedure. There was tumor recurrence, diagnosed by rise in serum PSA, in 26 during an average follow-up of 26.4 months (range 3-93). Cure rate of prostatic cancer by radical prostatectomy may be increased by improved preoperative staging methods and better patient selection; long term follow up is required for determining cure rate.


Some of the 26 elderly residents waiting in the nursing home's recreation room suspected that the mysterious meeting they had been asked to attend was really a surprise Christmas party. Then Jane Stewart, the home's administrator, announced that the Swiss Home would be closing at the end of January.
"I nearly had a heart attack," said Esther Liljegren, 89. "I couldn't sleep the whole night because it is a very big shock."
To Ms. Liljegren, the closing means that she must leave the clean, comfortable place where she moved five years ago and had expected to die.
But to some advocates for the elderly, the closing of the Swiss Home is part of a bigger picture, an unintended result of Federal and state policies -- intended to end gross abuses -- that have forced most small nursing homes out of business, and will soon make such places obsolete. 'Few Left, Only a Handful'
"The freestanding nursing home is likely to become a thing of the past," said Carl Young, president of the New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. "There are very few left, only a handful in the state, and likely to become fewer."Continue reading the main story
Annemarie Gilman, president of the Swiss Benevolent Society of New York, which owns and operates the home, said the Swiss Home had been forced out of business by heavy financial losses. She said the problems stemmed from changes in Medicaid's reimbursement formula, new state and Federal regulations that necessitate costly renovations, and local opposition to a proposal to build a larger home on the same property.
State officials do not even consider licensing new nursing homes with fewer than 120 beds. Most nursing homes are now much larger, and many are adjacent to hospitals, so residents can move directly from assisted independent living to an intermediate care home to a full-service nursing home as their condition deteriorates.
"They want institutions" rather than homes, said Ms. Stewart, the Swiss Home's administrator. Rules and More Rules
The squeeze on smaller homes began in 1987, when the National Nursing Home Reform Act imposed new regulations and staff requirements, spurred by gross abuses in a handful of states that had little regulation, Mr. Young said. New York State soon came out with even more stringent rules, he said.
The Swiss Home fails to meet the new codes because it lacks the required physical therapy room, staircases accessible to the handicapped, and separate closets for clean and dirty linen on all floors. The home also lacks the staff to comply with new regulations that require team planning of patient care, which advocates for the elderly say is necessary in large institutions but an undue burden in small ones.
Also in 1987, Medicaid changed the way reimbursement is calculated. The change meant more money for places that cared for the very sick and a drastic drop in revenue for places like the Swiss Home, whose residents are healthy enough to get around on their own.
"With minimal care, you get minimal reimbursement," far short of actual costs, Ms. Stewart said. Policies Called Inhumane
Critics of the Medicaid reimbursement system say it has actually created an incentive to place patients in full-care nursing homes that are both more restrictive and expensive than their condition requires.
"These bureaucrats come out with policies that are inhumane and don't make any sense," said Anthony Monteleone of Mount Kisco, whose mother, Josephine, 84, lives at the Swiss Home. "So they'll put them in a debilitating situation with people in wheelchairs who call out all the time."
In 1923, the Swiss Home moved from West 67th Street in Manhattan to this porticoed 19th-century home atop Captain Merritt's Hill, the highest point in this town of 9,000. At that time it was a self-supporting farm, where older Swiss immigrants raised vegetables and chickens. Today only one of the 26 residents is Swiss, and half have spent most of their lives in Mount Kisco.
And for the last five years, the Swiss Benevolent Society, a charitable group in Manhattan, has kept the Swiss Home open at a loss of about $200,000 a year, Ms. Gilman said. One Plan Goes Nowhere
About 18 months ago, finances grew more dire when the state Health Department ended the designation of "health-related facilities" for places like the Swiss Home, where residents need some help but not full nursing care. Now, all such homes are held to the higher standards of full-fledged nursing homes, which the Swiss Home could not afford to meet, Ms. Gilman said.
As a way out, the Swiss Benevolent Society teamed up with a organization based in Brooklyn, Wartburg Lutheran Services, and planned to build a 200-bed residence on the same property as the old home, where they hoped that all the Swiss Home residents could be moved together, with a minimum of disruption.
But after waiting almost two years for Mount Kisco to approve the plan, the Swiss Home finally became convinced last fall that the town officials had no intention of rezoning the residential area to allow the construction.
Mount Kisco's Mayor, Richard Roth, who is one of the five town trustees, said opposition in the upscale residential neighborhood stemmed from concerns about a water shortage and potential traffic problems. "Naturally there was an uprising," he said. "We try to protect the quality of life in the neighborhood. It just didn't fit in with what the residents wanted." 'Sorry to See Them Close'
Wartburg, which withdrew its original application about two months ago, is working on a revised plan that will be presented to the trustees in January, said Mr. Roth. But Ms. Gilman said the Swiss Benevolent Society could no longer afford to wait.
Mr. Roth said that town officials had not played any role in forcing the Swiss Home out of business. "I know we look like the bad boys," he said, "but it's the state that came in with their rules and regulations."
In October, members of the Swiss Benevolent Society traveled to Albany to ask state health officials what they could do to stay open, Ms. Gilman said. "But we were told, 'You have no business in business because you're too small,' " she said. "We had always thought that being small made us a better place because it was less institutional."
State officials also deny playing any role in the Swiss Home's closing.
"I'm pretty sure they didn't feel they wanted to adjust to the times," said Robert Beattie, assistant director of the State Health Department's Bureau of Long-Term Care Services. "They decided it was too expensive and are going out of business." He said only a few places as small as the Swiss Home were still in business, because simple economies of scale had long since forced them to close.
As the Swiss Home scrambles to find other places for residents to go, families and staff members who will soon be out of a job worry about how the closing will affect residents, whose average age is 84.
"The elderly need a stability and a consistency in their lives, and Christmas is a particularly vulnerable time for the institutionalized elderly," said Barbara Somerville, a social work consultant at the home.
Ms. Somerville said many of the residents had asked if they could at least be moved along with a friend from the Swiss Home and if they could stay at the home at least long enough to spend Christmas with their friends there.
The Swiss Benevolent Society has said it will, if necessary, keep the home open past Jan. 31, until all the residents have somewhere to go.
In the front parlor of the home, dimly lit by the last of the afternoon sun coming through a large picture window, a group of residents who had gathered to wait for a 5 P.M. game of shuffleboard on a recent day said they had become like family. And they spoke of their attempts to adjust to the idea of a new life in modern and unfamiliar settings elsewhere.
With its high ceilings, walnut wainscot and heavy wooden furniture like the enormous hand-carved, marble-topped buffet that Ms. Stewart says she is sure the home was built around, the white three-story home certainly evokes another time.
"It was just wonderful that there was such a place as the Swiss Home," said Adele Bolton, 85, already speaking in the past tense. Ms. Liljegren said, "Everything comes to an end."Continue reading the main story


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The GST council is meeting again on Friday to decide on more items.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) council on Thursday finalised tax rates for 1,211 items. The apex decision making body for the new tax has kept a majority of the items under the 18% slab. Prices of most items of mass consumption are likely to fall significantly due to lower tax burden under GST.
Foodgrains, including cereals and jaggery, have been exempted from GST, while sugar, tea, coffee and edible oil have been placed in the 5 per cent tax slab. Items of daily need such as toothpaste, soap and hair oil will be taxed at 18 per cent under GST, against 28 per cent at present.
“The tax has not increased on any commodity and there has been a reduction in the tax on many commodities as the cascading effect has reduced,” Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who chairs the Council, said. The overall impact would not be inflationary, he claimed.
The council came down hard on luxury items, by levying a cess apart from a high tax rate. On tobacco, a cess of 204 per cent has been proposed for pan masala and gutka, while cigarettes not exceeding 65 mm will attract a cess of 5 per cent plus Rs 1,591 per thousand.
The GST will apply on two categories: filter and non-filter cigarettes not exceeding 65 mm and non-filter over 65 mm but les than 70 mm. The first lot will attract a cess of 5 per cent plus Rs 1,591 per 1000 sticks. The second will attract a cess of 5 per cent plus Rs 2,876, for filter cigarettes the levy is 5 per cent plus Rs 2,126 per thousand sticks.
Depending on engine capacity and fuel, small cars will attract 1 per cent to 3 per cent cess, while large cars will attract a cess of up to 15 per cent.
The council will meet on Friday to finalise tax rates of half a dozen items, including gold, agricultural implements, bidis and cigarettes, textiles and footwear, failing which a fresh round of meetings will be called.


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On Tuesday night, the broadcast network evening newscasts on ABC, CBS, and NBC failed to cover two intriguing headlines that the public deserved to hear about. One pertained to the revelation that a former top FBI lawyer is under criminal investigation for leaking to the news media while the other story was the Democratic National Committee cutting ties with the anti-Semitic friendly Women’s March.
In a confirmation hearing late last year and a later questionnaire, District Court nominee Brian C. Buescher was assailed for his Catholic beliefs and membership in the Knights of Columbus by Democratic Senators Mazie Hirono of Hawaii and Kamala Harris of California. The incident, which went unreported by the broadcast network news programs, was back in the news Thursday following a rebuke from Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. Hint, the networks ignored that too.
In the aftermath of about 150 migrants attacking Border Patrol agents and trying to break across the border from Mexico late New Year's Eve night, the broadcast networks have barely given attention to the story as ABC ignored it entirely, CBS gave it 24 seconds Wednesday morning only, and NBC gave it a half minute at the beginning of the same day's Today with a brief followup later, while an additional 13 seconds made it onto NBC Nightly News.
As NewsBusters executive editor Tim Graham recalled Wednesday morning, December 19 marked 20 years since President Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives. The date largely went unnoticed by the liberal media but it was noted by Fox News Channel’s Special Report. Immediately following that notation, anchor Bret Baier called out the media for wishing “to see President Trump go down the impeachment road.”
In an exclusive report out Thursday, the Associated Press detailed attempts by the Iran-backed group Charming Kitten to hack the personal e-mail accounts of dozens of U.S. officials and citizens in retaliation for President Trump’s pull out of the nuclear deal. And as has become their custom, the liberal broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) buried their heads in the sand and ignored the news of dirty deeds by Iran.
In 24-hours, French President Emmanuel Macron went from postponing his widely hated carbon tax on fuel and utilities to completely abandoning it. It’s yet another loss for liberal climate change policies that oppress and strip money from hard-working people. Despite this momentous defeat, the liberal broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) were dead silent when Macron went from suspending the measure on Tuesday and abandoning it on Wednesday.
On Thursday, California Democratic Party chairman Eric Bauman resigned the position after allegations of sexual misconduct arose last week. The accusations were serious, with the state party vice chairman leading the charge for Bauman’s outer. But from when the story first broke last Saturday to Bauman’s resignation, the broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) couldn’t be bothered to report any of it during their morning or evening news programs.
Liberal journalists are all for sanctuary cities, flying in the face of federal immigration laws and federal jurisdiction on the matter. But when the small town of Republic, Washington took a stand against their state’s infringement on constitutional gun rights, the liberal broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) were nowhere to be seen.
The camp set up for the Central American caravan in Tijuana was on “lockdown” on Sunday as Mexican residents of the city attempted to storm the area in protest. The unwelcome arrival of the caravan had put tremendous pressure on Tijuana’s resources resulting in many locals taking to the streets in opposition. It was a serious and dangerous development that went completely unreported during ABC’s World News Tonight and NBC Nightly News Monday evening.
The same night the liberal broadcast networks ABC and NBC were acting as though Trump’s combative press conference on Wednesday was some kind of affront to the First Amendment, the Washington D.C. area home of Fox News Channel host Tucker Carlson was under assault by a radical leftist mob shouting threats. During both their morning and evening broadcasts Thursday, ABC and NBC ignored the actual attack on someone’s free speech.
As CBS informed viewers of a number of ballot initiatives that were passed in various states on Tuesday, both the CBS Evening News and the CBS This Morning on Wednesday only showed interest in cases in which liberals were victorious. By contrast, FNC's Special Report with Bret Baier and Fox and Friends gave attention to a mixture of both conservative and liberal victories.
As the Media Research Center has documented since his nomination earlier this summer, the liberal media’s seething rage over Kavanaugh’s seemingly inevitable confirmation has only grown more insane as they desperately try to kill the nomination. During Fox News Channel’s Special Report on Tuesday, chief national correspondent Ed Henry diagnosed the liberal media’s mouth foaming fits as “Kavanaugh Derangement Syndrome”.


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Harrisville Planning Board
705 Chesham Road
Harrisville, NH 03450
You are hereby notified in accordance with RSA 676:4 that the Harrisville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Town Offices, 705 Chesham Road, to consider the following:
William Raynor Estate, 19 Katy Lane (Map 40 – Lot 46), for a two-lot subdivision and boundary line adjustment. The existing 102-acre parcel is proposed to be separated into a 5.8-acre lot to include the existing house and a 97.2-acre lot to be undeveloped at this time. The proposed boundary line adjustment to Map 40 – Lot 46-4, also owned by William Raynor Estate, is to allow for access to the remaining land.
The board will ascertain the completeness of the submitted application. If the board deems the application complete according to the board’s regulations, the board will begin formal consideration of the proposal in a public hearing. If necessary, the board may continue the hearing as needed. A copy of the application is on file at the town offices.
The board will take up any other business that may legally come before it.
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Date: August 30, 2022


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It gives you a fair idea about the out of hands expenses. Online expense management software for small business offers you a way of making data-driven decisions about eliminating run-away expenses. It enables you to run a cost-efficient business.


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There are a lot of myths surrounding the weight loss program for pregnant moms. We frequently hear the elders of the household advising younger moms to eat sufficient for 2 people. Right now, we all know that this isn’t true. In truth, unbridled consuming throughout being pregnant could make you placed on quite a lot of weight and might make your baby unnecessarily chubby. What then might be one of the best weight loss program for pregnant girls?
The rising fetus derives all its nourishment from its mom by means of the umbilical twine. Subsequently, whereas the mom doesn’t must eat sufficient meals for 2 people, it is vital that she soak up sufficient vitamins for 2 people. If the mom suffers from nutrient deficiency, this will probably be handed on to the kid. Early nutrient deficiency can result in various developmental issues in younger youngsters.
The being pregnant weight loss program have to be wealthy in all of the important vitamins that the physique wants. Medical doctors advocate the consumption of six to seven servings of bread and grains, two to 4 servings of fruit, 4 to 6 servings of greens, two to 4 servings of dairy and roughly three servings of protein daily. It’s all the time advisable to decide on meals that’s wealthy in fiber. Glorious examples embrace whole-grain cereals, rice, fruits and contemporary inexperienced veggies.
Calcium is significant to the expansion of bones and enamel. Bear in mind to absorb at the very least 4 servings of calcium wealthy dairy merchandise. This can be sure that you get roughly 1200 mg of calcium daily. The weight loss program of pregnant girls must be wealthy in iron.
Vitamin C helps strengthen the immune system of the mom and baby. Essential sources of vitamin C embrace citrus fruits, broccoli, cauliflower, papaya, inexperienced peppers and tomatoes. Vitamin A is equally necessary. Carrots, candy potatoes, spinach, turnip, apricots and water squash comprise plenty of vitamin A.
An expectant mom should all the time take all her prescribed prenatal nutritional vitamins. These are specifically devised multivitamins that compensate for any nutrient imbalances or deficiencies within the mom’s weight loss program. Typically, these comprise iron, minerals, nutritional vitamins, folic acid and calcium. The deficiency of folic acid can result in severe delivery defect in infants. Inexperienced leafy greens, nuts, citrus fruits and beans are wealthy in pure folic acid, nutritional vitamins and iron.
Simply as there are issues that have to be included within the weight loss program for pregnant girls, there are particular gadgets that have to be averted throughout being pregnant. These embrace alcohol, caffeine, surplus sugar, surplus fats and uncooked meat. It’s advisable to keep away from comfortable cheese, and to abstain from consuming shark, swordfish and mackerel which excessive ranges of mercury in them.
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Interview with Mihai Iordache
On Thursday you will begin the jazz season at ARCUB and you present the Titan suite in premiere. What other surprises do you have in store?
The surprise is the suite itself. It was composed pretty fast, in just one month since I got this invite to play at ARCUB. The organisers had one condition, to be an original music and because I wanted for a long time to write something about the neighbour in which I grew up, I wrote this suite of songs. They're actually songs, some of them have some lyrics by the poet Florin Dumitrescu. The rest is just jazz.
What are the sources of inspiration for this creation?
It's about a sentimental and personal archeology. It's about my childhood and youth in Titan. I'm born in 67'. It's about the first kindergarden where I've been to unofficially, the fact that I've seen Nixon when he came in 71'. I think that in 69' we saw the Moon landing, our childish countings, school, games, the American movies, all the things that composed my childhood and teenage period, while Romania was heading towards neostalinism. We were growing and finding things and there were two opposite events- one in the society, one in our heads.
Whom will you play with?
Daniel Tores at tenor saxophon, Vlad Simon at trumpet and voice, Tavi Scurtu - drums, Dan Mitrofan at guitar and Adrian Stoenescu at organ.
What other projects are you planning?
I wish to record this suite, will also record this in concert, but being in premiere, I don't know how it will turn out. I wish to record this suite. And another album is ready, "Care cânt doar la păpădii și la frunze". It will be released this Spring.
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Road closures lasting until 2023 will begin this month to allow National Highways to carry out some concrete repairs to the M3 bridge over the A339 in Basingstoke. For most of the time, the road under the bridge will remain open, but National Highways will need to enforce narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit to complete the work safely.
There are three nights when the A339 will be closed between Dickens Lane and Poynings Crescent to install, change and remove this traffic management. This will be between 9pm and 6am on
- Monday, November 21
- Monday, February 6
- Monday, April 3
During these times there will be no right turn from Poynings Crescent or Dickens Lane onto A339 Hackwood Road. On the three nights of full closures, drivers will be diverted via the A30, A33 and A34 towards junction 9 of the M3 (Winchester) and then use the A31 to join the A339 at Alton.
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Jamie Redknapp makes prediction about Eden Hazard at Chelsea FC this summer
Gareth Bale could move to Chelsea FC if Eden Hazard joins Real Madrid, according to Jamie Redknapp
Jamie Redknapp believes that Gareth Bale could move to Chelsea FC if Eden Hazard signs for Real Madrid this summer.
Hazard, 27, has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid and there is bound to be fresh speculation linking him with that transfer after Chelsea FC failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Bale’s future is also set to be a source of speculation this summer after he hinted that he will be considering his future after the Champions League final win over Liverpool FC on Saturday.
It remains to be seen whether Hazard will indeed be a target for Real Madrid this summer, and former Liverpool FC star Redknapp seems to think that Bale could become a target for Chelsea FC should that move happen.
Writing in his column for the Daily Mail, Redknapp said: “Should Eden Hazard head to the Bernabeu this summer I could see Bale going in the opposite direction.
“Equally, he may be unsure as to who will be in charge at Stamford Bridge.
“At 28, he is in the peak of his career. Whoever signs him would be getting a model professional.
“Gareth knows he is a great player but he is not arrogant. He is still a very quiet, unassuming man.
“That bicycle kick was the perfect reminder of his talents. He will be a game-changer for whoever he joins.”
There is plenty of uncertainty at Chelsea FC at the moment, with it still unclear whether Antonio Conte will remain in charge for next season or not.
The Italian manager led the Blues to the FA Cup trophy this season but they finished in fifth place in the Premier League as they missed out on a spot in the Champions League for next season.


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Afghan president vote secret
Kabul, Afghanistan – — Ending months of vote-related tension, Afghanistan’s election commission named a new president Sunday only hours after the leading candidates signed a power-sharing deal that names one of them as the country’s new chief executive.
The commission named Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai as the winner and next president and noted that his one-time rival, Abdullah Abdullah, will fill the newly created position of chief executive, a post akin to prime minister. But it pointedly did not release final vote totals amid concerns that doing so could inflame tensions.
The deal brings to a close an election season that began in April, when millions of Afghans first went to the polls despite threats from Taliban militants, and ended when the two leading candidates signed a national unity government agreement and embraced in a hug. In between, the Abdullah camp alleged that its cause was cheated by massive vote fraud.
A nation long tired of election bluffs seemed to accept the electoral deal with a shrug. There were no mass celebrations in Kabul, and Afghan journalists reacted angrily when the election commission declined to release final results, abruptly ending a brief news conference without taking questions.
The United States applauded the deal and the White House said that “respect for the democratic process” is the only viable path forward for Afghanistan. But to many here, the next Afghan government appeared to be more a product of negotiation than vote tallies, especially given the fact a final count wasn’t even released.
“I don’t think anyone will vote again,” said Masie Hajizada, a 26-year-old businessman. “They will have to do a lot of campaigning to get us to vote.”
The deal is a victory for U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who first got the candidates to agree in principle to share power during a visit to Afghanistan in July. Kerry returned to Kabul in August and has spent hours with the candidates, including in repeated phone calls, in an effort to seal the deal.
Kerry lauded the two leaders, saying the agreement helps bring closure to Afghanistan’s political crisis.


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MSNBC anchor Joy Reid said Tuesday on her show “The ReidOut” that Canada and Mexico should build walls along their borders with the United States because of the number of mass shootings.
Network contributor Matthew Dowd said, “They are not ever going to talk about what the problem is, which is access to guns. Access to guns without checks and without mental health confirmation. That’s what you’re going to hear from the Republicans. They will divert it, so they don’t have to talk about the real problem, which is access to guns.”
Reid said, “I’m sorry, but they will try that without any data because I just read this stat, and I’ll say it again. School shootings by country, you want to make it sound like the problem is the border, so the problem is coming over the border from Mexico? Good luck with that — 288 school shootings in the United States thus far this year, eight in Mexico, eight. We are scores of magnitude more dangerous on this side of the border than that one. Maybe Mexico should build a wall to keep the American mass shooters out because that would actually be more logical.”
Dowd said, “Joy, add Canada should build a wall. You know how many gun victims of gun violence in Canada last year? Nine hundred people were killed by gun violence in Canada last year, 30,000 in America.”
Reid concluded, “You know how many were killed in Canada in schools? Two. So it’s 228-2. Yeah, they should build a wall. They’d be safer. We are the ones who should be on the other side of the wall.”
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US president-elect Donald Trump's plans to slash corporate tax rates should not keep companies from setting up operations abroad, a move that would damage a key plank of Ireland's industrial policy, the Irish finance minister said on Wednesday.
Ireland has a decades-old policy of attracting multinational investment with a corporate tax rate of just 12.5%. That has made Ireland a hub for U.S. companies - including heavyweights like Apple, Google and Pfizer - which account for one in 10 local jobs. But it also makes the country vulnerable to any global tax changes.
Before his victory on Wednesday, Trump said he wanted to cut the U.S. corporate tax rate to 15% from the current 35% and encourage U.S. companies with operations abroad to repatriate profits at a reduced tax rate.
"It's the repatriation of profits that is the primary issue. Now, if you reduce that to 15 percent, it seems to me that that is not an disincentive for setting up abroad," Michael Noonan told a parliamentary committee.
"As a matter of fact, it could work the other way because you pay much less tax if you repatriate profits from Ireland in the future."
Trump will enjoy majorities from his Republican party in both chambers of Congress, potentially helping him push through reforms relatively quickly. But Noonan said he would "wait and see" whether the plans come to pass.
"I spent all my life listening to United States election campaigns where there was a commitment to reform corporate tax. I've yet to see tangible measures and I was first elected to a local authority in 1974," he said.
Noonan said the pipeline of multinational investment was strong at present, but the uncertainty before Trump takes office in January might slow down that down, PWC Ireland Managing Partner Feargal O'Rourke warned.
"For Ireland, broadly speaking, it (Trump's plans) will take away the tax plank of our foreign direct investment offering," said O'Rourke, who has advised a number of major U.S. companies with operations in Ireland.
"Am I worried about jobs suddenly being sucked back to the U.S. from Ireland? No. You can't run a global operation from California. But for the next five or six months, U.S companies are going to say 'let's just press the pause button for the moment'." (Reuters)


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Esther Kiobel Gets Her Day at the Supreme Court
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- October 13, 2012
- 1:00 pm
NOTE: This is a guest post from Katie Redford, Co-founder and U.S. Director of EarthRights International. EarthRights International (ERI) is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization that combines the power of law and the power of people in defense of human rights and the environment.
On October 1st, a critical human rights case known as Kiobel v. Shell, went before the U.S. Supreme Court. Esther Kiobel and eleven other indigenous Ogoni plaintiffs have accused Shell Oil of complicity in human rights abuses during the 1990s, when the Nigerian military cracked down violently on a peaceful grassroots movement protesting Shell’s oil activities in the Niger Delta. Villages were burned. Protestors were tortured. Thousands were displaced. Most famously, nine community leaders known as the Ogoni Nine, including Esther’s husband, were tortured and executed after a sham military trial.
Shell and its Nigerian subsidiary are not only accused of conspiring with and financing this brutal campaign. They are accused of actually calling in the military to suppress specific protests, and of providing the military with food, transport, and compensation.
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post here on the Care2 blog about the Kiobel case, which reached the Supreme Court this year after a decade of litigation. As lawyers tend to do, I spent a lot of time on the legal background.
Last Monday, both during the arguments inside the court and the rally outside, I was reminded again of the importance of the human stories that are at the heart of this case.
After sitting through an hour of legal arguments focused on the jurisdiction of the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), the intentions of this nation’s founding fathers who signed the ATS into law in 1789, and hypothetical anecdotes about long-deceased French ambassadors, Esther Kiobel and five of her co-plaintiffs walked down the steps of the Supreme Court to join the small but vocal crowd of demonstrators waiting for them.
Esther was invited to the front, where she began to read a prepared statement excerpted from the legal documents in the case. She faltered for a moment, then lowered the paper, tears welling in her eyes, and spoke instead directly from her heart. She spoke of her last conversations with her husband, Barinem, before his execution. She described how she was tortured by the Nigerian military. How she barely avoided being raped. Her firm belief that Shell was behind it all.
She cried. The crowd sobbed with her.
And somehow, through all that pain, she thanked us. She thanked the lawyers for giving her a chance at justice. She thanked the protestors for caring enough to chant her name. And she thanked the media for giving her a platform to tell her story.
Lawyers and reporters will say that the heart of the Kiobel v. Shell case is a pair of jurisdictional questions about the Alien Tort Statute: (1) whether it applies to corporations, and (2) whether it applies to human rights abuses overseas. But that’s just what corporate defendants argue. I say the heart of this case is Esther Kiobel, a woman who has bravely fought Shell Oil all the way from the Niger Delta to the U.S. Supreme Court. The heart of this case is her eleven co-plaintiffs, all victims of egregious human rights abuses, all determined to find a courtroom that will give them a fair shake. The heart of this case, as Paul Hoffman eloquently told the Supreme Court last Monday, is a story of conspiracy, bribery, torture, and crimes against humanity, and Shell’s alleged role in those crimes.
In the end, though, no matter how compelling the story, no matter how big its heart, it will ultimately come down to what the nine justices make of the legal maneuvering made by each side. And I’ll admit that, as a lawyer, I find the inside baseball fascinating. But when the Supreme Court releases its decision, sometime between now and June, the inside baseball ends. The human beings behind these cases won’t be asking their lawyers about the legal subtleties.
They’ll only be asking, “Can I still have my day in court?”
I hope the answer is a simple “yes.”
Corporations can’t be allowed to get away with torture and murder. They aren’t too big to punish. Please join our TooBigToPunish? campaign and show your support for human rights and corporate accountability.
- Tutu calls for justice in Kiobel vs. Shell (upi.com)
- Supreme Court case tests US leadership in human rights (csmonitor.com)
- Murder Incorporated: Big Oil Pleads Immunity from Prosecution for Human Rights Crimes (sierraclub.typepad.com)
- U.S. court delays ruling on MTN $4.2 billion Iran suit (news.yahoo.com)
- US court delays ruling on MTN $4.2 bln Iran suit: JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – A U.S. court has delayed ruling on a … (news.yahoo.com)
- Supreme Court holds U.S. rights legacy in the balance (cnn.com)
- Human rights in focus at U.S. Supreme Court (news.yahoo.com)
- Update on Kiobel and Niger Delta Litigation (nigerdeltapolitics.wordpress.com)


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We’ve had a lot of fun testing this Norman ST40 Parlor. It’s an amazing value for a guitar that features all-solid woods, a burnt umber sunburst, high-gloss finish and a built-in Fishman pickup.
Its small shape gives it lots of punchiness for high energy strumming and plenty of warmth during delicate fingerpicking moments courtesy of its cedar top. This is a fantastic guitar to add to the collection if you’ve ever been interested in a Parlor and it was built right here in Canada.
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Savers who have pension attachment orders following a divorce are being urged to seek legal advice as the pension freedoms can alter the use of the original settlement.
The alert was made by the Pension Advisory Group, which on Monday (July 1) published A Guide to the Treatment of Pensions on Divorce for family judges, lawyers and pension experts encouraging fairer settlements and helping to manage liability.
In the 176 page document, the multi-disciplinary group warned that the drafting of some attachment orders, especially those from the late 1990s, often conflicted with the options available under pension freedoms to those over the age of 55.
Unlike pension sharing, where the pot is split in a clean cut, a pension attachment order redirects pension benefits to an ex-spouse or civil partner when it comes into payment.
The Pensions Advisory Group warned there was often confusion among those responsible for administering pension schemes as to how to interpret old attachment orders, especially in the wake of the pension freedoms legislation.
The guide stated this had led to some scheme members "taking advantage of this uncertainty to their own advantage and the non-member spouse only discovering what has happened when it is too late to do anything about it".
For instance, by accessing their pension under the pension freedoms the scheme member can effectively withdraw all of their pension before the pension attachment order comes into effect.
The Pensions Advisory Group, jointly chaired by Mr Justice Francis and judge Edward Hess, is therefore urging individuals with pension attachment orders to take immediate legal advice.
This is to determine whether the attachment still provides for what was initially intended. Alternatively, people may be advised to seek to vary the order through the courts, or otherwise stop the pension from being accessed in a way that was never intended.
Gem Durham, independent financial adviser at Obsidian, noted that financial advisers should ensure they are aware of this issue.
She said: "Attachment orders have never been favoured by IFAs who have always preferred and advised for pension sharing (clean break).
"I would imagine that those who ended up with attachment orders, in the most part, had only their solicitor handling the case and didn't have the involvement of an IFA – sadly there are still a number of solicitors out there who look down on the financial advice profession and who remain ignorant to the matters that we can lend our expertise to.
"I absolutely agree with the Pension Advisory Group, and advocate that anyone with a pension attachment order seeks urgent legal advice."
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And thus, the VFX Scene is…erm…done. for scene 1 anyway. what was meant to be a 9 scene project, worth about 30 seconds, has been severely cut back in duration due to time and needing to have some product to show.
There are many things I would do differently next time, knowing what I know now. Such as once I had all the VFX files I needed compiled and tested to make sure they will work okay, I would help out with the roto (only on a small project like this) and see if anyone else needs a hand. Rather then continuing to research or look for better effects. especially as we ended up going with what I had at the start for the majority of effects, and only the muzzle flashes changed, to something even more simple then I was originally going to make.
A couple of things I had to re learn how to do on the spot was basic tracking in After Effects (not hard once I had a quick look at a digital tutors video)
And making sure all the layers where lined up perfectly for things like set extension, lighting passes, and so on.
Something I would really have liked to do was have time to add in even basic sounds for this, but we ran out of time and I could not even put in the sounds I had downloaded earlier that day. I feel it would have given the whole thing a much nicer feel to have noises going on.