- The Education Department recently announced temporary reforms to Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- FSA head Richard Cordray told borrowers "not to flood our phone lines" as he delivers debt relief.
- Thousands of public servants were previously denied relief due to flaws in the loan forgiveness program.
A top student-loan official said much more student-debt relief is to come — borrowers just need to sit back and wait.
"Please continue to be patient, log in to FedLoan's borrower portal to check your progress, and try not to flood our phone lines so we can focus on doing this work for you," Federal Student Aid head Richard Cordray wrote on Twitter last week.
His plea comes after thousands of student-loan borrowers saw their debt balances turn to zero after President Joe Biden's Education Department launched temporary reforms to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program in October.
—Richard Cordray (@FSACOO) February 22, 2022
PSLF was created in 2007 to forgive student debt for public servants, like teachers and nonprofit workers, after ten years of qualifying payments. But since the first group of borrowers became eligible for forgiveness in 2017, the program ran up a 98% denial rate, prompting reforms from Biden's Education Department. Although some of the reforms are limited-time — including a waiver through October that would allow any past payments to count toward forgiveness progress — the department said at the time thousands of borrowers would become eligible for billions in relief.
For example, a month after the reforms were announced, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said 10,000 public servants had already gotten $715 million in student debt wiped out, and $2 billion in relief would be coming for over 30,000 more borrowers. According to recent Education Department data, over 70,000 borrowers have had their debt wiped out to date.
"Over the last year 70,000 first responders, teachers, service members & other public servants received debt forgiveness, 4x the previous total," Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal wrote on Twitter in January. "We are proud to have their back."
As Insider previously reported, and as Cordray noted in his tweet, little action on the borrower's part needs to be taken to receive loan forgiveness. The main thing borrowers must do is ensure their loans are consolidated into a direct federal loan, and after submitting a PSLF application, the department will take it from there.
To help deliver relief to borrowers, the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) — a controversial student-loan company that manages PSLF — announced in November it would extend its contract one additional year to allow time for impacted borrowers to smoothly transition to a new company.
Even so, some public servants are confused by what the reforms mean for them and are waiting for the loan forgiveness they think they deserve. One borrower told Insider in November that even after working in public service for two decades, she has yet to receive relief and it's "anxiety-inducing" not knowing where her debt load stands.
Lisa Ansell — a teacher who got her remaining $44,000 student-debt load forgiven — told Insider she has "a new lease on her life," but she will not stop fighting until 45 million Americans holding $1.7 trillion in student debt can say the same.
"I'm just a sliver of the totality of borrowers drowning in crippling student debt," Ansell said. "I happen to have been fortunate enough in that of the millions of applications, somehow mine managed to land in the yes file."


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BUFORD - Top-ranked Buford didn't waste any time Saturday night.
Jess Simpson knew that if he was going to schedule a season opener worthy of his zealous fan base, he better schedule the best team he could.
JEFFERSON – Jefferson's season started off about as flawless as any team could hope for.
DANIELSVILLE - Early turnovers put Johnson in a hole that it never found a way out of against Madison County.
Chestatee lineman Matthew Pruitt couldn't see teammate Kris Pierce bring a 55-yard interception back for a touchdown halfway through the third quarter of Thursday's scrimmage against East Hall.
The spring workouts wrapped up long ago. The summer conditioning program is through. Preseason tests are out of the way.
The Johnson High football team earned a 35-7 win in a scrimmage game against East Jackson High on Friday.
North Hall had a big decision to make in choosing who would replace former head football coach Bob Christmas.
Hunter Atkinson always wanted to be a Georgia Bulldog. But when the time came for the West Hall tight end to decide on his college football playing future, the Bulldogs didn't have a spot for him.
Wednesday is National Signing Day. Here is a list of area football players who have already signed National Letters of Intent. This list will be updated with more names throughout the afternoon.
Bob Christmas is saying goodbye to North Hall and returning to a place where he won a pair of state championships in the 1990s.
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The ultimate goal was a state championship. And although the West Hall Spartans didn't get there this season, the program seems to certainly be on the right track.
Deshaun Watson will begin the next phase of adulthood today, when he moves away from his home for the first time and settles into life as a student at Clemson University.
Their legendary high school careers may be over, but the accolades continue to roll in for Gainesville quarterback Deshaun Watson and Buford linebacker Korie Rogers.
HARTWELL - Bryan Gray looked over his team of quiet, disappointed East Hall Vikings and gave them a simple message following their 42-14 loss at Hart County.
The running of Kwon Williams and Tyquan Statham was a perfect analogy for the West Hall football team's mentality on Friday night. Quite simply, the Spartans refused to go down without a fight.
JEFFERSON - With freezing temperatures, it took a little time for the Jefferson Dragons' offense to warm up offensively during its Class AAA state playoff opener against the Franklin County Lions.
Model beat Union County 50-36 in the Class AA state playoff opener Friday in Blairsville.
White County fell to Cartersville, the No. 1 from Region 7-AAAA, 54-0 Friday night in the first round of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Cartersville.
The field has been painted and the lights will come on Friday night for postseason football in Oakwood.
Gainesville finished the regular season with a much different feeling than it started just three months ago.
East Hall outlasted Banks County in a thrilling 35-21 win on Friday at East Hall Stadium to lock up a No. 3 seed for the state playoffs from Region 7-AAA.
West Hall's regular season began with an empty picture frame.
HARTWELL - Coming into Friday night's region championship-deciding game between the Jefferson Dragons and Hart County Bulldogs, it was the offenses that had all the attention as the driving forces behind both teams' 9-0 records.
The White County High football team is going back to the playoffs for a program-record third straight season and fourth time in five years.
Union County held on in the closing moments to earn a heart-stopping 35-34 win over Washington-Wilkes on Friday in Blairsville.
Habersham Central fell to Chattahoochee 35-28 on Friday in Mount Airy one week after ending its 21-game losing streak.
Dawson County earned its second win of the season in the 2014 finale, beating Johnson 28-0 on Friday in Dawsonville.
Commerce heads into the state playoffs with momentum after defeated Lakeview Academy 55-28 on Friday night in Commerce.

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"Budgeting and Saving Basics" is the title of the seminar being presented from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Progressive Savings Bank in Cookeville on Interstate Drive.
Led by Renee Bowerman, a financial consultant for Compass Financial Consultants, this free budgeting seminar will equip you with these basic budgeting skills: how to balance your checkbook, how to develop a basic budget, how to attack your debt in an effective way, and how to be a saver.
Registration is required and can be done by visiting the website at http://www.cookevillesbdc.org or calling the TSBDC's office at TTU at (931) 372-3292.
The TSBDC is a community outreach initiative of TTU's College of Business, and it is among a network that operates statewide to assist the small business sector by providing free counseling to potential entrepreneurs and small business owners.
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Tennessee Board of Regents and the State of Tennessee. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of the co-sponsors or participants' opinions, findings, recommendations, products or services. All TSBDC programs are non-discriminatory. Arrangements for persons with disabilities can be provided where possible with advance notice.

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This 4777 square foot beach house with indoor-enclosed-swimming-pool is less than four short city blocks from beach & all the restaurants / night life and is half a block away from children’s park at Silver Lake. The house’s interior and exterior was completely renovated and has all the modern conveniences. The home has a family room, game room, billards table, dining room, living room, kitchen, family room with futon, nine bedrooms, sitting room, and six baths plus a large yard with gas grill with two propane tanks including one spare tank.
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This beach house is less than four short city blocks from beach & all the restaurants / night life and is half a block away from children’s park at Silver Lake. The house was 100% interior & exterior newly renovated in 2012 and has all the modern conveniences.
This home rents from Saturday to Saturday.
Exclusions: ABSOLUTELY no smoking or pets of any kind. Linens (towels and sheets) are not provided.
David is a Federal Employee who works and lives in Washington, DC. He has lived in DC over past six years; before moving to DC, David lived and worked as a Consultant in NYC.
Rehoboth Beach is a lovely, diverse, and hip town. My family and I love this home due to its proximity to the beach and to restaurants. It is a quiet street, just a few blocks from all the action making it a great getaway for us from DC politics and big city living. If you don't need 9 bedrooms seven baths plus sitting room & back deck.
It has an indoor swimming pool (totally private, for your use only while you rent this house) which is heated to 78 degrees in fall and spring (closed in winter) and has nine spacious bedrooms -- with a lot of space and a large yard too. Very nice for large families and has great neighbors who spend all summer there and who are family oriented!
Children's Park is half a block away with swings, slide, etc.. at North East Tip of Silver Lake. House is less than four blocks from boardwalk and beach!
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We had previously spent the night at the Harrison Hotel and decided that we would like to stay another night in the area catching up with old friends but unfortunately the Harrison Hotel was full the following night so we booked The Anchor Hotel as it was close by.
On arrival the Manager was friendly and between blasts of the fire alarm being tested he explained breakfast was until 9.30am, checkout was at 11am and said he would give us a bigger room as we had our 1 year old with us so we could fit his cot in. We were quite early (11.30) so unable to check in as our room wouldn't have been ready so we went out for the day and returned at 4pm.
When we went into the room we were disapointed to find that it was nothing more than what you would find in a youth hostel (and dred to think what size the small rooms were if this was a large one!) and there were no towels in the room. We went downstairs and requested towels and then went out for tea. When we came back that night we went straight up to our room to find we only had one bath towel and one hand towel between three of us!
We made a cup of tea and settled in, only to find that what ever the cups had been washed in had left a perfumed, cleaning taste in them so we were unable to drink the tea! We switched on the telly and realised the remote did not work and then closed the dusty old curtains. The floor boards creeked constantly all over the hotel and we could hear everyone and their actions all through the night! The pubs were noisey all night and then there was smashing of glass (which I presume was glass being collected) in the morning and people shouting at about 6.30am.
We washed in the disgusting bathroom which looked liked it had been tiled by our one year old and avoided the loose tiles on the floor and then headed down to breakfast at 9.15. We found the least messiest table and I went to find someone for a highchair and that was when I was told breakfast had finished at 9am (although I had been told the previous day it finished at 9.30)! I then explained we had no food for our son and as everything was still laid out for the buffet part of the breakfast if we could have some toast and we would make do with what was left out. The girl said that was ok and went to get the toast. Then as she brought the toast (four slices between the three of us and no highchair), I requested some milk so we could have some cereal and coffee (which was still out on the side) and on her return with the milk she promptly removed the cereal and other buffet food!!! I understand that we had missed breakfast but when there is already a buffet breakfast laid out what harm would it have done to leave it until we had finished? There was plenty of other things to be done in the restaurant as it looked like a bomb had hit it and no one was rushing to clean the tables up (I say no one but we only saw the one girl downstairs and she was between the restaurant and the check in desk). I was absolutely appalled at the lack of empathy we received and that is why I felt compelled to write a review of our stay. I really would not recomend this hotel, not even if you are desperate!!!
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Swedish indie darling, Emil Svanängen, better known by his pseudonym Loney Dear, has returned after a six year hiatus with the single ‘Sum’. Off of his upcoming self titled LP, Svanängen has described the next assortment of fresh music as being a bit like “being out on the ocean swimming without anything to hold on to and now [I’ve] reached the beach.” Adding, “There have been terrible situations, I have found dark paths inside, I have learned about myself, I have discovered music, my artistry, my pros and cons. I must learn how to live without wanting to give up.”
You can check out the synth-heavy ‘Sum’ below, along with the tracklist for ‘Loney Dear’ – to be released via Peter Gabriel’s Real World label September 29th.
‘Loney Dear’ Tracklist:
6. Little Jacket
7. Isn’t It You
8. Dark Light
9. Harbours / Harbors
10. There Are Several Alberts Here

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LATE FALL HIKING TIPS IN STURBRIDGE
By Thomas Chamberland
Now that autumn is well underway in New England, we all have several things to look forward to: frosty mornings, pumpkins, apple cider, Thanksgiving and fall hiking! I encourage you all to go out and visit our open space properties, and check out our two new trails!
On the Leadmine Mt Property the Mt Laurel trail was re-opened in June after being closed for several years following the 2011 tornado. Also, a section of the Sand Hill trail, a ST-1 trail, connecting parts of the Arbutus Park trail to the Morgan track trail was also completed. Signs will be up shortly, but look for the trail markings of green and white for the Mt Laurel trail and Blue and gray for the Sand Hill trail. So, no matter how you get out doors this fall please remember to follow these tips on late fall hiking!
Late fall hiking tips:
When planning a late fall hike here are several factors to consider in making it a safe and enjoyable experience.
• November thru December is hunting season. Wearing a blaze orange hat, vest, or pack cover is recommended. Also, if hunters are in the area, call out “Hikers on the trail!” to let them know that it’s a person rustling down the trail, not wildlife. Best advice, for these two months is to hike on Sunday’s, when hunting is not allowed.
• If you like to take your dog along on these walks, keep them on a short leash and dress them in Orange too!
• Remember hunters have just as much right to be on our open space lands as you! And they are a part of our State’s overall wildlife management plan in controlling various wildlife populations which benefit us all. Although hunting is not allowed on the Heins Farm lands, adjacent property is open to hunters so they may be walking thru this property too.
• Be aware that days are getting shorter. In New England the sun is setting close to 4:30 PM by mid December, so when planning that late afternoon hike, make sure the batteries in your headlamp are fresh.
Days are also getting colder and even a little drizzle or light snow can leave you dangerously chilled. Have waterproof and insulating garments available and try to incorporate a few more calories into your trailside snacks.
• In the New England region, fall is a great time to see wildlife stocking up for winter hibernation. Most of these critters will be active around dawn or dusk – sitting still during these times can increase your chances of seeing some great wildlife!
Enjoy the smells of crisp fall air, the sights of changing color of the leaves, the noise of walking on freshly fallen leaves or walking thru the freshly fallen light snow! Fall is a great time for hiking if you are prepared!
Tom Chamberland is an associate member of the Sturbridge Trail Committee and an active member in The Friends of Sturbridge Trails (FrOST). He also serves on the Massachusetts Recreation Trails Advisory Board to DCR. Email Tom your trail questions at; email@example.com


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The fans of “Jujutsu Kaisen” are clearly familiar with the name Ryomen Sukuna, “The King of Curse” who was once a human sorcerer who killed many sorcerers from the golden age of sorcery/jujutsu and now lives inside the body of our protagonist, Yuji Itadori.
Interestingly, this antagonistic devilish character turns out to be based on a figure from ancient Japanese mythology with the same name. According to the “Nihon Shoki” (The Chronicles of Japan), a document compiled by the Imperial family of Japan in 720, Sukuna was a specter-like figure who appeared in the Hida Province (now Gifu Prefecture) in the 4th century.
He was described as a man with inhuman strength, a two-faced head, and a total of eight limbs, four arms, and legs respectively, that served each face. He plundered chaos in ancient Hida by terrorizing people and their village using various weapons such as a bow, arrow, and sword in his hands.
Due to this imagery and tales, Sukuna’s representation in popular culture has mostly fallen in line with Nihon Shoki’s description, especially the one in the Jujutsu Kaisen series. Statues depicting his distinctly two-faced head can still be found today in some temples and shrines.


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I have two announcements to make!
First, I am happy to be the new co-leader of Disciples of Etsy, Oklahoma's Etsy Street Team. Brigid of Grey Eye Designs is the other wonderful co-leader,I am excited to be able to assist her with our great team!
Secondly, after a lot of sweat and tears (and maybe a little blood), I finally created and launched www.funkybella.com! From my new site, visitors can connect to my Etsy shop as well as this blog and all my Funkybella social networking sources.
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Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.
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We’re in lockdown starting Friday at 5 PM, but as far as I was concerned it started today. Wife has an essential-person deferment; so do I. No plans to use it but it’s nice if it’s there. When Wife held up her document stating she could move about freely, it was like a Letter of Transit. I’ll hide it in the piano.
The sun came out and the temps soared. I stood on the porch at the top of the hill and watched all the dog-walkers and moms with strollers. Made a point of waving if they looked up. When I’m walking the dog and I see people coming up the sidewalk, I move to the street, but I wave, and smile. For a few weeks we weren’t looking at each other. Now we need to wave, and smile.
Rotaria, our delightful exchange student who is here for The Duration, had a friend over. Another Rotary student. She’s been recalled to Spain, where Rotaria is also from. She’s the last of her friends to go. It’s been hard for her to watch her friends be repatriated, and this was, well, the Last Sad. They sat outside, six feet apart, and chatted for an hour. Nice kid. I Chloroxed the gate door handles after she left.
Later Rotaria got an email from her parents, full of dire concerns. Since Spain was ahead of us, we had to prepare for the worst. Her dad sent a list – he wanted to make sure that we had at least a week of food, gloves, masks, sanitizer, and the like. She was able to report that he shouldn’t worry. We have all that and more, and (however she refers to me) is scrupulous about anti-vital habits.
I . . . can’t imagine how I’d feel if I were in her dad’s place. Perhaps I’d be heartened – Minnesota is not Italy, Minneapolis is not a dense city like Barcelona, with everyone packed into picturesque blocks. I told her to send pictures of the back yard and the front yard so he had a sense of the place, how we’re not stacked up on top of other people. I think she feels safe here.
Best of all, Rotaria and Daughter get along crackingly well, and end each night watching Spanish soaps on Netflix. The other night I called up Netflix and noted that Daughter had set up an individual profile for Rotaria with a Spanishesque avatar. Why, that means she’s practically adopted.
But of course there’s your host family, and there’s your family. Your family speaks your language, and there’s never the occasional misunderstanding because a word’s accented in a particular way. We were talking about relatives and extended families, and Rotaria said that her favorite uncle was the one who put the wire on her head, and I tried figure out what sort of cybernetic procedure that was – ah, baptism. Water in the Catalan accent hit my Nordic ears as wire.
I was worried when Rotaria read an email and suddenly seemed really happy that she was going to have a problem – but in this case my ears heard “prom,” ran it through it a Spanish-accent preconception filter, and kicked out “problem.” She actually meant prom. The high school is planning to have a prom in June.
In normal times in these parts, the end of March makes you take stock and set the chocks. April rushes past. May, the peacock of months, seems to be one of those months that doesn’t realize its own unique worth, and sprints towards June, its role model. In normal times in these parts, the end of March is the start of the great good time, and we always wish we could invent a way to make it last longer than it seems to last.
This year, perhaps, it may proceed at the pace we always wanted, for reasons we never expected. We feel like Napoleon’s soldiers on retreat. March is Russia. June is Paris.
Later that afternoon I came downstairs, whistling. Rotaria was doing homework at the kitchen island. I thought: I’m used to wandering around Jasperwood talking to myself, whistling when I please – this might be annoying. So I said to her that I was aware I whistled now and then, and she should tell me if it’s getting on her nerves, since we’re all here locked down for two weeks.
“Nooooo. My father, he whistle too.”
“But it ollwus same song.”
What is it? What’s the song? She didn’t know. I said I would go on the special Spanish Dad YouTube and find it, but of course that’s not a thing and even if it was, I wouldn’t. There will be a day when it’s done and she’s home and every single thing she experienced in her American life will be forgotten, because she is home, and Mom is cooking the breakfast they never made in America, and her father is downstairs too, whistling. It will be the sweetest thing she ever heard.Published in


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Little Miss was born on New Year's day four years ago. This year she wanted a princess cake, which is no mean feat for someone who isn't skilled at cake decoration (I'm not enough of a perfectionist!). I leafed through a few cake decorating books and pooled some ideas to do this:
I was in too much of a rush to make one of those gorgeous step by step tutorials (as usual!). But if you're interested, this is what I did:
1. I made a cake in a ring mould. It didn't come out as tall as I needed it ( I thought it would come up to Barbie's waist but it reached her knees!), but that didn't stop me.
2. Once the cake had cooled completely, I wrapped Barbie's legs in greaseproof paper and shove them into the hole in the middle of the ring cake. I stuffed more greaseproof in the hole to secure her. You could use foil or baking parchment instead, I just had greaseproof.
3. I folded another piece of greaseproof paper and then wrapped it round Barbie's waist and secured it with sellotape. It then looked like she had a greaseproof skirt for the ball, which wasn't quite glamorous enough for my 4 year old, so I kept going...
4. There's a fantastic haberdasher's in town, so I bought some pink sparkly netting folded it in two and wrapped in round Barbie's greaseproof skirt. At this point I thought of getting the needle and thread out but I only hade half an hour before the guests were to arrive, so out came the sellotape again. I taped the back of the skirt up and tied it to Barbie's waist with a bit of wired gold ribbon I had in my stash.
5. I found some ver regal looking candles and stuck them in some sweets that i put in front of the cake. That was it. Easy and quick and it drew some oohs and ahhs from all the little girls who saw it. Perfect!

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Recent developments in case law have made it increasingly important for those intending to marry to consider entering into a Pre-nuptial Agreement as protection from future litigation. This can help avoid misunderstandings in the unfortunate event of breakdown of the marriage. However, there is need for a word of caution; in that ultimately Prenuptial Agreements are not binding on the Court. However, they can have a big influence on the Court when deciding on a fair financial outcome in subsequent divorce proceedings. We can tailor the Agreement to suit your own particular circumstances, in order to best protect your assets.
It is possible to enter into an agreement with your spouse after you have married. The same considerations that apply to prenuptial agreements apply to postnuptial agreements.

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On 7 March 2012 the former Minister for employment relations, consumer and postal affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for North Norfolk (Norman Lamb), announced through a written ministerial statement, a triennial review of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS). I am now pleased to announce the completion of that review.
ACAS is an independent Crown non-departmental public body (NDPB), created by the Employment Protection Act 1975. It has a statutory duty to promote the improvement of industrial relations (set out in the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992). ACAS’s overarching mission is
“to improve organisations and working lives through better employment relations”
and all of the services provided by ACAS are intended to promote good employment relations and ensure that workplace disputes are kept to a minimum.
The triennial review of ACAS concludes that the functions performed by ACAS are still required and that an Executive NDPB continues to be the most effective way of delivering these services. The review also looked at the governance arrangements for ACAS in line with guidance on good corporate governance set out by the Cabinet Office. The report makes some recommendations in this respect, which BIS and ACAS are in the process of implementing.
The Department will conduct a review with ACAS to identify opportunities for further efficiencies within the organisation. This should align with the existing BIS efficiency review and report by the end of the year.
The full report of the review of ACAS can be found on the GOV.uk website and copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses of Parliament.


The tenth edition of Techtextil Russia dedicated to technical textiles and nonwovens will start on March, 20th lasting for four days.
This is a major industry-specific event on the post-Soviet territory where the attendees can get information about the latest developments in raw materials, equipment, manufacturing processes and also trends in the technical textile application in other sectors.
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Attendants of Techtextil Russia 2018 will be able to visit the national pavilions of Germany, Italy, the national exposition of China, the European Union pavilion. Such important players in the global textile market as Dakota Coatings, Fiab, Daman Polythread, Birla Cellulose, Apiteks are going to introduce their new products. The Russian textile industry will have the greatest representation due to the attendance of leading domestic companies: Gazprom, Coates, Khimvolokno, APO Aleko-Polimery and others.
A separate global stand Global Booth will showcase the trade fairs held under the international brand Techtextil worldwide. It is noteworthy that the Russian event has become annual since 2017, although other regions see this exhibition every two years.
Last year Techtextil Russia was visited by 5.5 thousand specialists from almost 30 countries. According to the organizers, most of them were satisfied with the results, and 93% were going to return to Moscow in 2018. To attend Techtextil Russia 2018 for free, you should


UNIVERSITY PARK — Petra Januskova and Chelsea Utting accounted for all of Penn State’s wins as the Nittany Lions fell 5-2 against No. 16 Northwestern on Saturday.
Januskova and Utting won 8-5 at No. 1 doubles, but the Wildcats (12-8 overall, 6-2 Big Ten) took the other two matches to take the doubles point. Januskova won 6-4, 6-4 at No. 1 singles and Utting triumphed 6-2, 6-2 at No. 2, but Penn State (13-4, 3-5) dropped the last four singles matches.
Penn State plays host to Illinois on Sunday.


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New Delhi: The cabinet approved amendments to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, on Friday, December 28. The approval was announced by Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad during a press conference in the national capital.
The amendments in the act will introduce more severe punishments for sexual crimes committed against children.
Maneka Gandhi, Women and Child Development Minister, had proposed the amendments in the aftermath of the horrific Kathua gangrape and murder case which had sparked countrywide outrage. Maneka Gandhi said that her ministry sought a death penalty for rape of children under twelve years of age.
In addition to death penalty, a minimum jail term of twenty years as punishment for an accused of raping a child under twelve years of age has also been introduced as part of the amendment.
The approval of amendment was announced by Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad during a press conference in the national capital on Friday.
The government has approved the death penalty in aggravated sexual offences under the POCSO Act, Prasad said.

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Healthcare reform was a key voter issue for the 2016 and 2020 elections. More than ever, America needs the ingenuity of its people, along with renewed brotherhood, self-confidence, and devotion to our ideals in order not only to meet the challenge to controlling the runaway costs in the healthcare system, but also to ensure equity and sound governance.
Inequity of access and disparities of outcomes have emerged during the coronavirus pandemic as emblematic of the corrosion of the fabric of our wider American society.
It has become clear that merely tinkering with the healthcare system will not fix it. We must fix ourselves as individuals and as communities. We must, yes, also tinker with the healthcare system, but also thoughtfully restructure it to serve people, not just the balance sheet. And we must fix our society, which healthcare serves to bind together in mutual solidarity.
Here are some key action steps.
- Reach outside of our “social bubbles” to encounter real persons in groups different from our own
- View media coverage of cultures different from our own
- View media coverage of viewpoints different from our own, seeking “radical truth” that constantly challenges our assumptions
- Seek exposure to the cultures and life experiences of others outside our familiar groups through arts, culture, cuisine, and celebrations
- Fortify ourselves with self-care – healthy habits, social supports, spiritual practices, and professional care when needed
- Build “bridging” opportunities through civic engagement and cross-cultural celebrations
- Participate locally in civic and social service activities
- Support news media coverage of cultural diversity within our region
As Healthcare Activists
- Inform ourselves about healthcare reform issues
- Seek variety of perspectives to challenge our assumptions (Recommendation on effects of racism at system and individual level: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JMpl2Ui1JA )
- Reflect on purpose of healthcare; implications of lack of access; implications of corporatization, diminished marginal cost-benefit, opportunity cost of over-spending
- Reflect on healthcare as “privilege,” “discretionary commodity,” “right,” or “public good”
- Advocate for fair representation of all citizens and for reform of campaign finance – letters, donations, group protests
- Support leaders who champion constructive civic discourse; call out leaders who pander with fear and division
As the new President and new Congress who took office in 2021 wrestle with national issues, consider these action steps. Also, think about the following questions and tell your officials what you are thinking:
Do you agree that government of, by, and for the people needs to tackle real healthcare reform? Do leaders need to challenge all of us to set priorities and tame the healthcare tapeworm? Won’t all of us need to bend a little, and some bend a lot? What incentives will each stakeholder need to do so? How could this be done fairly and deliberately without excessive disruption?
Meanwhile, can healthcare reform be adequately addressed in isolation from the other pressing problems of our day – education, housing, jobs, immigration, global pandemic preparedness, climate policy, and racial disparities?
Americans have work to do on a “more perfect” healthcare system in a “more perfect” Union.
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Scones in the UK are
different from scones in the United States. They're smaller, less sweet, and typically served with butter and jam. A perfect snack at
¾ cups self raising flour
1 tsp baking
6 tbsp Earth
Balance, or other vegan margarine
2 tbsp caster
½ cup soy milk,
plus a little extra for glazing
½ cup raisins
(optional, you could substitute nuts or other fruit)
Jam and vegan
butter to serve
your baking sheet. Sift
the dry ingredients into a bowl. Add
the Earth Balance. Using your hands, rub the fat into the dry
ingredients, making a sandy mixture of small clumps. Slowly add the
milk, stirring with a wooden spoon. Once the mixture is an even
consistency, mix in the raisins.
your work surface with all-purpose flour and roll out the dough to a
thickness of 1 inch. Cut out your scones using a circular cookie
cutter and glaze them with milk using a pastry brush (if you don't have one, you can just dip your fingers in milk and glaze them by hand). Bake at 425 degrees for about 15 minutes. Let cool
and serve with jam (strawberry is most traditional) and/or vegan butter.
I made this recipe, I rolled the dough a little too thin, and I got
11 ½ scones. You should roll yours thicker, about 1 inch, and it
will yield 8 scones.
“But what time is tea time?”, I hear you cry. Experts vary in
their opinions on this matter. “High tea” involving scones, cake,
biscuits, cucumber sandwiches and a fancy tea pot is usually served
at 4pm. However, in the North, “tea” might also be used to refer
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April 28 – May 5 is National Soil and Water Stewardship Week, and the Indiana Conservation Partnership has come together to help Hoosiers understand watersheds. The theme of Stewardship Week is Where Does Your Water Shed?, a play on words to help people understand the concept of watersheds. Mark McCauley with Hamilton County SWCD says most Hoosiers are not familiar with the concept of a watershed, “Most people don’t know what one is or that they live in one.” Jennifer Boyle with the IASWCD says people need to know how they use water impacts the rest of the state, “It is important that people understand that when the water leaves their land, where does it go?”
This is the 58th year that Stewardship Week has been celebrated, “We must call attention to the fact that clean water is important to everyone,” said Roger Kult, Acting State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Kult went on to say, “Watersheds come in all shapes and sizes. They cross county, state and national boundaries. Every inch of the land in Indiana is part of a watershed. No matter where you are right now, you are in a watershed.”
Boyle said recent weather extremes have put water, watersheds, and water quality in the news and that has got people thinking a bit more about water, “The weather extremes, both drought and floods, have heightened awareness by the public of the importance of water conservation.” She added that Indiana is blessed with good water resources and plenty of rain, but last year’s drought taught many people just how important water conservation is, “Less than one percent of all of the water on our planet is fresh water. The average citizen in the United States uses 125 gallons of water every day; and this does not include the water it takes to manufacture the automobiles, clothing, and food we depend on each and every day. We want each person to know they can make a difference!” The just concluded state legislative session established a study committee on Indiana water policy and resources.
Boyle told HAT that Stewardship Week is an opportunity to educate people, “We have a variety of educational materials to help teach peple about conservation and stewardship.” Some of those materials can be found here.
The Indiana Conservation Partnership is made up of 8 agencies and organizations. The group assembled at the Pathway to Water Quality on the state fairgrounds on Tuesday, where for the past 20 years they have educated fairgoers about the personal actions each of us can take daily to improve water quality here in Indiana.

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Cornerstone League has been participating in the activities and events surrounding the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference and simultaneously holding numerous meetings with policymakers and elected officials.
According to Asset Management and Assistance Center President Keith Morton, the National Credit Union Administration staff will be giving its Board an update on the NCUA Guaranteed Notes (NGN) program...
The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) launched the first MAP campaign of 2021. It aims to educate credit union members about the credit union difference and the notion that credit unions improve the financial well-being of all.
It’s never been easier for credit unions to make a difference in their communities. Through payroll deduction, credit union staff can donate as little as $2 per paycheck to help fund Cornerstone Foundation’s grant programs.


Werner rejects Barcelona and United with eyes on Liverpool
The in-demand German striker is determined to play in the red of the current European champions under Jürgen Klopp, with 60-million euros the potential fee.
Timo Werner is likely to be one of the most desirable players on this summer's transfer market. The German striker may not be making Bundesliga headlines as much as Erling Haaland following his explosive arrival, but he continues to be high on the list for some of Europe's elite clubs, including Manchester United, Barcelona and Liverpool.
Werner wants Anfield switch
According to Simon Hughes and Raphael Honigstein writing for The Athletic, the RB Leipzig forward has offers from both the Red Devils and the LaLiga side, but he has decided against them. Werner's objective is to play for Liverpool under the orders of Jürgen Klopp.
For The Reds, as they look to add to their squad that is on the verge of winning their 19th English top flight title, the deal appears to make plenty of sense. With a release clause in his Leipzig contract estimated to be around 60 million euros, it is a more than palatable investment to add to their attacking options. And it is likely that a decision on this will be made soon as the clause rises in April.
The Anfield club are expecting some big offers to arrive for some of their stars this summer, many, if not all, will be rebuffed, but Klopp has to consider the change in dates to the African Cup of Nations that would see him lose the likes of Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah for several domestic matches. Werner could be the ideal addition and the club appear to be in pole position to make it happen.
Read the full article on The Athletic here.


DENVER - When Senate Bill 41 passed both houses of the Colorado legislature, it was a matter of antiquated Colorado water laws getting updated.
How antiquated? When many of the water laws and accords for Colorado were written, one of the biggest uses for water in the state was mining.
Nowadays the state's mining industry is a shell of what it once was. As such, many of Colorado's water utilities think it is time for the state's water laws to fall in line with the times and current needs.
Slowly, the state legislature has been making minor changes in water accords and laws to reflect the current needs of the state. Senate Bill 41, which was signed into law earlier in April, is an example of those minor changes that can have major ramifications.
"Water law doctrine in Colorado was developed in a much simpler time," said Denver Water CEO Jim Lochhead. "So this law is a very small step toward simplifying what has become an overly-complex and burdensome water law system."
As the bill's sponsor, State Sen. Mary Hodge sees it, it was correcting an oversight. The new law designates that storing water for fighting wildfires and for drought are beneficial uses. How it is currently set up, water can not be stored unless it is for one of three purposes: irrigation, residential use and mining.
"People are concerned when you start storing water that you’re either hoarding water or you’re using it as a speculative purpose," Hodge said.
Meaning that the resource could be monopolized and cause price gouging. That was how the state's anti-speculation doctrine was created, said water attorney Joe Dischinger.
But the new law would allow water utilities to increase its storing capacity.
"The reality is that we live in a different world today than when those statutes were first passed, Dischinger said. "It is necessary to have significant supplies of water that will carry from year to year."


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Final winners of The Stage Awards at Edinburgh Fringe receive trophies
Declan Perring, Bryan Burroughs, April Hughes and ensembles from theatre companies Little Soldier and Ontroerend Goed are the final winners of The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
They are also joined by Chris Goode who was presented with The Stage’s Special Award for his work over 20 years at the Edinburgh Fringe.
International touring theatre group Little Soldier won for The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha at Zoo and Belgian theatre company Ontroerend Goed received its prize for Sirens at Summerhall.
Celebrating their 20th year at this year’s festival, The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence were created to recognise outstanding theatre performances by individuals and companies.
The awards are judged by the six-strong festival review team from The Stage, who – for the first time in 2014 – presented the awards on a weekly basis throughout the festival.
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The lowdown on Europa Conference League finalists Fiorentina
West Ham face Fiorentina in the final of the Europa Conference League in Prague on Wednesday night.
Here, we shine the spotlight on the Italian outfit.
In qualifying for the showpiece in Prague, Fiorentina became the first team to reach all four finals of the major European competitions.
They lost in the European Cup final to Real Madrid in 1957 and won the inaugural European Cup Winners' Cup in 1961 by beating Rangers 4-1 on aggregate in the final.
Their last appearance in a European showpiece was a defeat by fierce rivals Juventus in the 1990 UEFA Cup final.
Vincenzo Italiano, 45, spent most of his playing career as a midfielder with Verona.
As a coach, he led Spezia to promotion to Serie A in 2020 and kept them up the following season before moving to Fiorentina, where he guided the club back into Europe for the first time since 2017.
Fiorentina enjoyed a fine end to their Serie A campaign, winning eight, drawing four and losing just two matches since March to secure an eighth-placed finish.
They also reached the Coppa Italia final, where they were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Champions League finalists Inter Milan.
Italiano’s free-flowing side are the top scorers in the Conference League with 36 goals, at an average of just over two-and-a-half per match.
He also deploys a high defensive line in a bid to squeeze the opposition and control the tempo of the match while dominating possession.
Morocco World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat could be playing his final match for the Italians amid reported interest from Barcelona and Manchester United.
Fellow midfielder Antonin Barak is one of Serie A's most creative players but could be an injury doubt for the final.


Jeremiah Jae entered 2014 having released the 'Bad Jokes' mixtape (alongside news that he'd joined the Warp family), and 3 EPs, collectively titled 'Dirty Collections'. He has since played SXSW and Great Escape, supported Madlib, toured Europe and released 2nd mixtape 'Good Times' available to download free via DatPiff.
Besides his own music, Jeremiah Jae has been prolific in contributing features and production to music by Mount Kimbie, kwes, Jonwayne, Busdriver, Run The Jewels and many more. For a taster of this archive, explore playlists in Spotify and SoundCloud.
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HOMELESS SEX OFFENDERS BANNED FROM COLD-WEATHER SHELTERS
Terry Norton, a sex offender, along with other sex offenders and predators, who live underthe Julia Tuttle Causeway huddle in their cars, nylon tents and wooden shacks. Those livingunder the Tuttle say they've been forgotten. This week, during the South Floridarecord-setting cold snap, they say they were turned away the county's homeless shelters becausethey are sex offenders. Under state law, sex offenders can't live within 1,000 feet ofschools, daycare centers, parks or other area where kids congregate. Miami-Dade has stricterrequirements, a 2,500 foot ban. Ron Book, head of Miami-Dade's Homeless Trust, concedes thatas sex offenders and predators, they aren't able to stay in the shelters. The county has hadworkers out there handing out blankets but there's little else that can be done that hasn't alreadybeen tried. Finding landlords who will accept them is increasingly difficult and some, thoughnot all, of the offenders refuse to leave. Anywhere from 34 to 70 sex predators and offendersstill live under or near the bridge. Book has placed 40-45 of them so, and he says his agencywill continue its effort.


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An unmarried princess, bored with bedding the same woman, is intrigued by an invitation. Princess Bettina, once known as Snow White, accompanies her brother’s wife on a journey, and the host is every bit as enchanting and enticing as in their brief meeting some time ago.
Baroness Eugenie teases and provokes her guest, but Bettina is no innocent maiden. The baroness’ boudoir, a serene escape from daily life, transforms into a bawdy bedchamber as the women arouse and seduce one another.
Food and fantasy combine in a way that astonishes Bettina but produces a ravenous hunger deep within her. But before their sizzling encounter is over, Eugenie has a surprise for the princess, and it is as intriguing as it is sweet.
About the Author
Jacinta writes sizzling stories about seductive princesses pining away in forbidding castles, wicked witches enchanting fair maidens, naughty noblewomen with time on their hands and lust in their eyes, and devoted servants who see, hear and do everything. Her characters are saucy women who enjoy getting filthy in tall towers, dark forests and other people’s bedchambers.


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Tragic Boat Collision Claims the Life of Young Sydney Teenager
A devastating incident unfolded last Friday in Sydney’s south, resulting in the tragic death of 16-year-old Darcy Sutherland. The NSW Police reported that two small aluminium boats collided at Swallow Rock, Grays Point, leading to this heartbreaking loss.
Emergency services were quickly called to the scene at approximately 10.15 am. Despite their efforts, Darcy could not be saved and was transported to St George Hospital, where she tragically succumbed to her injuries.
According to a report by 9News, Darcy was wearing a lifejacket at the time of the accident. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is now underway, with the vessels involved seized for examination.
The devastating news of Darcy’s passing prompted an outpouring of support from the community. Jamil Barmania created an online fundraiser to assist Sutherland’s family with the necessary arrangements. The GoFundMe campaign, with a target of $10,000, has already received an overwhelming response, surpassing $37,161 in donations.
As friends, family, and even strangers grapple with the loss, many have turned to Darcy’s TikTok account to share their heartfelt tributes. She is fondly remembered as a “beautiful” and “caring” girl who touched the lives of those around her.
In addition to Darcy’s tragic accident, two 16-year-old boys were also taken to St George Hospital for mandatory testing. NSW Police have urged anyone with information about the collision to come forward and contact them or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The incident has cast a somber cloud over the community, prompting reflection on the importance of water safety and the need for caution when operating watercraft. Swallow Rock, Grays Point, where the collision occurred, is a popular recreational spot, and this tragic event serves as a reminder of the potential dangers that can arise in these environments.
As the investigation continues, the community stands united in their support for Darcy’s family during this unimaginably difficult time. The impact of this tragedy will undoubtedly be felt for years to come, serving as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the need to cherish every moment.


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Boston, MA-- Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that previtamin D3 production varies depending on several factors including skin type and weather conditions. The study will appear in the March 2008 issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Excessive exposure to sunlight does not result in Vitamin D intoxification because previtamin D3 and vitamin D3 are photolyzed to several photoproducts. During the winter at altitudes above ~35 degrees, there is minimal if any previtamin D3 production in the skin. Increased skin pigmentation, application of a sunscreen, aging and clothing have a dramatic effect on previtamin D3 production in the skin. It has been speculated that people living at higher altitudes may be able to more efficiently produce vitamin D3 in their skin because there is less ozone to absorb the UVB photons.
Forty-five nursing home residents who were taking a multivitamin that contained 400 IU of vitamin D2 showed a dramatic decline in their 25(OH)D levels from the end of summer to the beginning of the following summer. Forty-nine percent, 67 percent, 74 percent, and 78 percent of the nursing home residents were vitamin D deficient in August, November, February, and May respectively.
Fifteen healthy adults aged 20-53 received exposure three times per week from a commercial tanning bed that emitted five percent of its UV energy in the UVB range 290-320 nm to most of their body while in a bathing suit. 25(OH)D levels were determined weekly for a total of seven weeks.
Exposure of 7-dehydrocholesterol to tanning bed irradiation revealed -1 percent production of previtamin D after one minute and a linear increase to -10 percent at 10 minutes. After one week, there was a 50 percent increase in 25 (OH)D levels that continued to increase over a period of five weeks to -150 percent above baseline levels. The blood levels of 25 (OH)D plateaued after five weeks and were sustained out to seven weeks.
"Vitamin D deficiency is common in both children and adults worldwide," said Michael Holick, PhD, MD, director of the General Clinical Research Center and professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics at BUSM and senior author of this study. "Exposure to lamps that emit UVB radiation is an excellent source for producing vitamin D3 in the skin and is especially efficacious in patients with fat malabsortion syndromes."
It has been observed that living at higher altitudes and being more prone to vitamin D deficiency markedly increases risk of many deadly cancers including cancer of the colon, prostate, breast, and esophagus, according to Holick, who is also director of the Bone Healthcare Clinic and the vitamin D, Skin and Bone Research Laboratory at Boston University Medical Center. Living at higher altitudes also increase the risk of having hypertension, type I diabetes, multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases including tuberculosis and influenza.
According to researchers, most experts now agree that a minimum of 1000 IU of vitamin D3 per day is necessary to maintain circulating concentrations of 25(OH)D.
This study was funded in part by the National Institutes of Health and the Ultraviolet Light Foundation.
For more information on Boston University Medical Center, please visit http://www.

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Mother blames bosses for her daughter's premature birth
Last updated at 13:13 03 January 2008
Naomi Mainwaring, 26, gave birth to her daughter Niamh a month earlier than expected in June last year.
She said before this she had endured 'months of personal harassment' at the hands of former colleague Lesley Crinson, a partner with Newcastle-based law firm Short Richardson and Forth.
The first-time mother, who is claiming sexual discrimination, told an employment tribunal in Newcastle that she fell pregnant unexpectedly in November 2006, six months after being taken on by the firm as Mrs Crinson's assistant solicitor.
She said she had made a number of mistakes due to inexperience, but said that all comments that were made by Mrs Crinson remained about her work.
But Mrs Mainwaring, of Blanchland, Northumberland, said her superior's criticisms of her took an "instant and dramatic turn for the worse" as soon as she told her bosses of her pregnancy on November 29.
She said: "Comments were now directed at my pregnancy and my personal appearance rather than the standard of my work."
Mrs Mainwaring told the tribunal that upon hearing the news, Mrs Crinson sat with her head in her hands before finally saying: "You are going to get fat, get piles and be really uncomfortable. Well, congratulations."
The tribunal was told Mrs Mainwaring suffered from severe morning sickness, occasionally beginning work a few moments late after having to stop her car on the way to work in order to be sick.
After vomiting at work on one occasion in December 2006, Mrs Mainwaring said that Mrs Crinson asked if she was OK, before saying: "You shall reap what you shall sow."
She also told the panel that Mrs Crinson had been unsympathetic after she was injured in a car accident on her way into the office while seven weeks pregnant in December 2006.
Mrs Mainwairing claims she was made to feel as if she had made a mountain out of a molehill by requesting a scan to ensure the baby had not been harmed.
Mrs Mainwaring, who is married to Jonny, 34, attended Newcastle General Hospital where she was told her back had been badly jarred in the collision, and advised to rest because she had high blood pressure.
She said: "I felt isolated and victimised. By this point I was extremely scared of Lesley."
Mrs Mainwaring is still employed by Short Richardson and Forth, which works in a number of areas, including employment law, but was signed off sick with work-related stress in February last year and is currently on maternity leave.
She said she had lost all professional confidence and was considering if she still had a future in law.
She added: "I have no intention of returning to work for Short Richardson and Forth.
"My daughter had tubes up her nose for the first week-and-a-half of her life. I feel the firm is responsible for that."
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Title: Indices of deprivation 2015 Brent
Description of Indicator: Index of multiple deprivation and the domains that make up its indices, explanation, methodology, maps and charts and comparison to 2010.
Source of Data: Department of communities and local government
Period Covered: 2015
IDACI: Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index
IDOAPI: Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index
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Her Royal Highness (Royals) (edição 2020)
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Her Royal Highness por Rachel Hawkins
Regal romance abounds in this flirty, laugh-out-loud companion novel to Royals, by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins. Millie Quint is devastated when she discovers that her sort-of-best friend/sort-of-girlfriend has been kissing someone else. Heartbroken and ready for a change of pace, Millie decides to apply for scholarships to boarding schools . . . the farther from Houston the better. Soon, Millie is accepted into one of the world's most exclusive schools, located in the rolling highlands of Scotland. Here, the country is dreamy and green; the school is covered in ivy, and the students think her American-ness is adorable. The only problem- Mille's roommate Flora is a total princess. She's also an actual princess. Of Scotland. At first, the girls can't stand each other, but before Millie knows it, she has another sort-of-best-friend/sort-of-girlfriend. Princess Flora could be a new chapter in her love life, but Millie knows the chances of happily-ever-afters are slim . . . after all, real life isn't a fairy tale . . . or is it? New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins brings the feels and the laughs to her latest romance.
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Beef chuck roast is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12 and iron. A serving size is about 3 ounces, which is about the size of a deck of playing cards. A 3-pound roast will make about eight servings.
Then, What percent fat is chuck roast? Ground chuck: Meat is from only the chuck primal cut, which comes from the shoulder and neck area of the cow. This is where chuck roast comes from. Usually contains about 15 to 20 percent fat, which is great for burgers and meatballs.
How many does a 2 pound chuck roast serve? Boneless beef chuck pot roasts will yield 3 three-ounce servings of cooked, trimmed beef per pound. Bone-in beef chuck pot roasts will yield 2 to 2-1/2 three-ounce servings of cooked, trimmed beef per pound.
Similarly How many does a 4 pound roast serve?
ESTIMATING YOUR ROAST
|Servings||Bone-In Roast||Boned & Tied Roast|
|4 lb. (2 bones)||4 lb. (2 bones)|
|4–5 adults||5 lb. (2-3 bones)||5 lb. (2-3 bones)|
|5–6 adults||6 lb. (3 bones)||6 lb. (3 bones)|
|6–7 adults||7 lb. (3-4 bones)||7 lb. (3-4 bones)|
Which is more tender shoulder or chuck roast?
Even though the shoulder roast comes from the same general area, the meat is leaner and more tender than chuck roast. In fact, steaks cut from the shoulder roast can often go straight from the refrigerator to the grill, with no marinade or special preparation required.
Is a chuck roast fatty? Chuck Roast
It is a heavily exercised muscle, which gives the beef good flavor but it also makes it tough. Chuck is often ground for hamburger because of its high ratio of fat to meat (20 percent fat to 80 percent meat is considered the best for a hamburger).
Beside this, Is a chuck roast good for you? Pot roast doesn’t typically get a nutritional nod, but that’s likely because of the marbling (striations of fat not found in top round or loin). But for just 176 calories, 3 ounces of chuck roast (the cut that makes the best pot roast) boasts 22 grams of protein and almost half of the recommended daily intake for iron.
Is round better than chuck?
While both are large, tough cuts of budget-friendly beef, the main difference that sets these two roasts apart is where on the animal they’re cut from. Top round roast is cut from the rear leg and is more lean than chuck roast, which is cut from the shoulder and contains more fat.
How much is chuck roast a pound?
What is the average price of meat? Meat, poultry and fish prices have risen an average of 7.7 percent nationally since last year, according to Labor Department statistics. Nationally, ground beef rose from an average of $3.31 to $3.85 per pound from May 2013 to May 2014.
What’s a good price for chuck roast?
|Chuck Boneless Roast||
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How many people will a 5 pound roast serve? How much beef do I need for 9 adults?
|Boneless Meat||Number of People||Bone in meat|
|3lb / 1.36kg||6 – 7||4lb / 1.82kg|
|4lb / 1.82kg||8 – 9||6lb / 2.73kg|
|5lb / 2.27kg||
10 – 11
|7lb / 3.18kg|
|6lb / 2.73kg||12 – 13||8lb / 3.64kg|
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What is the best roast to buy?
The best cuts of meat for roast beef
- Prime Rib Roast.
- Shoulder Petite Tender.
- Sirloin Tip Center Steak.
- Bottom Round Steak.
- Eye of Round Roast.
- Sirloin Tip Roast.
- Chuck Roast.
- Beef Rump Roast.
Why is chuck roast so expensive?
It’s expensive for multiple reasons, but mostly because it takes a LOT of meat to make it, and meat ain’t cheap. See, beef jerky is beef that has been dehydrated. That means you lose about 50–70% mass in producing it.
Is chuck roast good? Chuck roast is cut from the cow’s shoulder. It is a heavily exercised muscle, which gives the beef good flavor but it also makes it tough. Chuck is often ground for hamburger because of its high ratio of fat to meat (20 percent fat to 80 percent meat is considered the best for a hamburger).
Also to know, Is a chuck roast tender? Chuck Roast: tender, falls apart and easy to shred. Round: (bottom round, top round) a lean and easy to slice cut.
How do you tenderize a chuck roast before cooking?
From a long, slow cook to the power of a brine, here are six ways to get the job done.
- Pound it out. Pounding softens and tenderizes meat, making it easier to cut and eat. …
- Harness the power of salt. …
- Use an acidic marinade. …
- Consider the kiwi. …
- Give it some knife work. …
- Slow cook it.
How do you eat a chuck roast?
This roast is perfect served with mashed potatoes or on a crusty roll as a sandwich. Slow Cooker Korean Beef Tacos—tender shredded seasoned beef is rolled up in a warm tortilla with crunchy cabbage, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, sriracha sour cream and a splash of roasted garlic seasoned rice vinegar.
What is another name for chuck roast? Look for chuck roast, shoulder steak, boneless chuck roast, chuck shoulder pot roast, chuck seven-bone pot roast, or beef chuck arm.
Is a roast healthy? Generally speaking, roasting and baking are healthy forms of cooking that result in minimal losses of vitamin C. However, during long cooking times at high temperatures, up to 40% of B vitamins may be lost in the juices that drip from the meat (6).
Which roast is the most tender?
Tenderloin. The most tender roast of all—it’s under the spine— with almost no fat or flavor. It’s tapered in shape, the middle being the “center cut.” The labor involved and waste produced in trimming and tying a tenderloin drives up the price. Top sirloin roast.
Also, What is the most tender roast? Tenderloin. The most tender roast of all—it’s under the spine— with almost no fat or flavor. It’s tapered in shape, the middle being the “center cut.” The labor involved and waste produced in trimming and tying a tenderloin drives up the price. Top sirloin roast.
What cut of beef is best for slow cooking?
Best cut of beef for pot roast is chuck roast
The best beef for pot roast is Beef Chuck Roast. It’s an economical cut of beef that’s marbled with fat that needs to be slow cooked to breakdown the tough connective tissues so it becomes ultra tender to eat.
How much should I pay for chuck roast? Average Retail Food and Energy Prices, U.S. and Midwest Region
|Item and unit||U.S. city average|
|Chuck roast, graded and ungraded, excluding USDA Prime and Choice, per lb. (453.6 gm)|
|Chuck roast, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb. (453.6 gm)||
|Round roast, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb. (453.6 gm)||5.884||6.209|
What is the cheapest cut of beef?
8 Cheap Beef Cuts So Good You’ll Swear Off Ribeye
- Chuck Steak. This cut of beef is known as the 7-bone steak because, well, it has a lot of bones. …
- Flat Iron. Also in the shoulder, you’ll find a fine steak that sits on the cow’s shoulder bladers. …
- Chuck-Eye Steak. …
- Petite Tender. …
- Tri-Tip Sirloin Steak. …
- Beef Shank. …
- Denver Steaks.
What is the difference between chuck roast and arm roast? Even though they both come from similar parts of the animal, meaning the shoulder part of the animal: The Arm Roast comes from the shoulder area. Whereas the Chuck Roast comes between the shoulder and neck part.
How much meat should I buy per person? Use calculator to help determine how much meat to buy.
A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is: Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.
How big a rib roast do I need?
The rule of thumb for buying prime rib is to buy one pound per person. A bone-in standing rib roast will feed about 2 people per bone. Also, be sure to consider how many side dishes you plan to serve.


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The University of Surrey, in collaboration with Sustainable Travel International and The INTASAVE Partnership, have been engaged by the European Commission to complete a ground-breaking project finalising and testing the European Tourism Indicator System for the sustainable management of destinations.
The aim of this initiative is to provide tourism destination stakeholders and, in particular, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) across Europe with a tested, improved and easy to use toolkit and system of indicators with which they can assess, monitor and manage the sustainability of their tourism destinations.
This one day conference will bring together tourism experts, the European Commission, the project team and tourism stakeholders for the launch of the European Tourism Indicator System.
The European Tourism Indicator System is a key element of the work of the European Commission to promote an internationally competitive industry and to enhance the sustainability of destinations across Europe.
Previous projects that focused on this issue included working with the Commission's Tourism Sustainability Group (TSG) of experts on the development of a core set of indicators, and testing this core set of indicators in selected EDEN and NECSTouR destinations.
The European Commission aims to move towards more comprehensive, inclusive and sustainable ways of working, by providing a system for local, national and regional authorities to use, on a voluntary basis, which will add value to the European tourism experience.
The long term aim is that it will serve as a guide to policy makers and other destination stakeholders, to maximise the benefits derived from using the European Tourism Indicator System.


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Breakfast – Blueberry Muffin French Toast served with a portion of fresh fruit.
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Sandwich- Chicken Tender Veggie Roll up with honey mustard, served with chips.
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Author decided to break the sound barrier and end the story just like that? Like, cool I guess but it's literally what everyone theorized but less. Yuzi goes to save Mei, Mei breaks down yada yada boom, marriage.
It seems like such a soulless ending imo
But while Citrus had major roadbumps, I'm happy that Yuzu (and Mei I guess...) got the joy she deserves
I think the basis of hate Mei has been receiving is based on perspective, really.
I've adored Yuzu since the first ever chapter and I grown to love her even more now, with Mei though, there's something that never clicked with me and her. Maybe because I think she's an individual who refuses to love and be loved
Flip it around and you notice that Mei is misunderstood, she loves Yuzu, you cannot deny that she does, even says it in the letter in a subtle way. She was just being selfish all these volumes because she yearns for Yuzu's love but could never truly accept it and be with her because of her "dreams"(I call it an arranged obligation)
I do think Mei made a rational choice with the letter and then secretly leaving but I'm worried for Yuzu. First she's incredibly sensitive and probably had to deal with suicidal tendencies and depression when she recieved the letter and she'll find someway to interfere with Mei's "dream" again.
I agree most when Mei stated she was immature. She has never been able to respond properly to Yuzu's feelings and instead dragged her along for Mei's own selfish desires.
It's unfair to Yuzu and it's unforgivable to part ways with the only person that loves you unconditionally with a note. Mei might as well kicked her down and stepped on her repeatedly while saying "I love you." it's cruel and cowardly making Yuzu suffer because Mei can't get a hold of herself
Of course I don't hate Mei but you can't help but facepalm as you read the letter. I want to make one thing clear
Mei does not deserve Yuzuru. If she can't push aside her family matters and love Yuzu with even half of the love Yuzu offers her, it's clear that the two aren't meant to be together. Yuzu has been trying SO HARD since day 1 to make the relationship work and Mei has been reluctant and pushes away Yuzu's advances. She's doing this against the most genuine person she'll ever know. I hate the lack of trust Mei shows towards Yuzu as if she's testing her loyalty for the fun of it, not taking account Yuzu's feelings.
If Mei truly leaves I hope she feels guilty to the point where she can't sleep at night. I don't want Yuzu to chase her only to get her heart broken again. Yuzu deserves better

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The days are getting shorter (sunset @ 1602) and this is quite a long walk so please try and bring a picnic lunch so we can keep the lunch-stop to around 40 minutes. There's plenty of seating available at the car park...and even a WC! I did a pre walk yesterday and the ground is nice and firm even along the riverside footpath. Weather forecast is cold but sunny…Continue
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This undulating 10½ mile walk will begin at 10.15am from the 'Lintons' car park in the Ashdown Forest, between Wych Cross and Coleman's Hatch. The starting point provides one of the most scenic views northwards over the Ashdown Forest and the Sussex Weald. Along our route the countryside is fairly varied, and the wooded sections always look attractive in Autumn. We will be passing several places featured in the recent film ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’, including Pooh Sticks Bridge and the…Continue
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A circular walk in the Low Weald to the east of Horsham, taking in the Downslink, Sussex Border path with views of the North and South Downs and after lunch the Wey and Arun canal with locks! Some hills in the morning. Pub lunch or picnic at Loxwood,
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Our AGM this year will be held in the Ascension Church, Mill Rise, Westdene, BN1 5GS on Friday 3rd November, beginning at 7.30pm.
There is ample street parking available in the vicinity. Alternatively the number 27 bus stops at The Deneway, from where it is a short walk up the hill. From Preston Park railway station it is a 15 minute walk.
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A teenage girl may not fully recover after being attacked by bullies at school.
Alyssa, now 16, was assaulted on two separate occasions in 2014 outside of Wood Intermediate School in Davenport, Iowa, the Daily Mail reports.
The first incident did not result in serious injuries. But the second attack left Alyssa with permanent brain damage, according to her mother, Mary Reyes.
Mary said her daughter hardly knew the bully and that she was constantly taunted and threatened before the physical attacks took place.
School officials were reportedly involved at the time, but failed to settle the dispute between the girls before it turned violent.
"It resulted in her having permanent damage to the left front lobe of her brain," Mary told WQAD, adding that her daughter will never be able to live independently due to the injury.
"Her head was slammed against the concrete ground, it was slammed into the locker multiple times, and she was dragged down the hall while she was beaten," Mary added.
Mary sent her daughter to live with relatives outside the Davenport school district.
Alyssa is not the only student who has been bullied at Wood Intermediate School. Zoey Miles, 13, had a similar experience, which was caught on video. The video was posted to Facebook in mid-March.
Zoey's father, Michael Miles, found out about the incident after watching the video.
"They're acting like it's no big deal," Michael said of the school. "It is a big deal. There is a bullying problem at that school. The kids that are being bullied and beaten up, they're not really being protected."
Mary saw the video of Zoey being bullied and decided to speak out.
"It was like deja vu all over again," she said.
A 14-year-old girl involved in the second attack on Alyssa was charged with assault, and is to remain on probation until she turns 18.


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MADRID, 11 Abr. (EUROPA PRESS) -
Spanish companies invested 1,555.3 million euros through leasing to finance movable and real estate assets in the first two months of the year, which represents an increase of 50.9% compared to the same period in 2022, according to the latest data published. by the Spanish Association of Leasing and Renting (AELR).
New investment through 'leasing' on real estate amounted to 45.5 million euros up to February, 39.5% less, while that of personal property grew by 58%, to a total of 1,509.7 million euros.
By region, in Madrid leasing contracts worth 339.5 million euros were signed, 125.6% more than in the first two months of 2022, while in Catalonia, the turnover totaled 173.2 million euros, with a decrease of 8.6%.
The duration of the contracts in the first two months of the year was 56.3 months, in line with the previous year. Regarding the non-performing loan ratio, it stood at 3.5%, compared to 3.8% in the January-February 2022 period.
"The leasing market continues to grow and we hope that this trend can be confirmed as the months go by. Leasing is a great instrument for investment management, especially in times of turbulence like the one we are experiencing", highlighted the president of AELR, José Coronel de Palma and Martínez-Agulló.
Only in the month of February, the new investment in 'leasing' amounted to 567.4 million euros, 2.2% less than in the same month of 2022.
Movable property leasing increased by 3.7% year-on-year in February, to 547.2 million euros, while real estate leasing fell by 62.1%, to a total of 20.1 million.


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Countdown to Off-Road's Biggest Night of the Year: Instagram #TStoneTakeover at the 2021 Induction & Awards Gala
Tiffany Stone @tiffanystone will be hosting a #tstonetakever on the Hall of Fame Instagram page @ormhof from the 2021 Induction & Awards Gala in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 30.
Tiffany Stone has been an on-camera talent as a personality, host and field reporter for the last 12+ years. Starting out her career with Toyo Tires and Formula Drift, she immediately felt compelled to stay in the business and pursue a career in media broadcasting. With a focus on the automotive, off-road and motorsports industries, she has worked with numerous companies including: MOPAR, AMSOIL, USAC, Hagerty, Lexus and Toyota Racing. Tiffany has also worked as a live event host for different organizations including: Olympia Entertainment as the Detroit Red Wings In-Arena Host, FCA/Toyota as a Product Presenter and The Off-Road Championship short course racing Pit Reporter.
Currently she is under contracts with Barrett-Jackson as a field reporter for their 2020-2021 auctions and Dirt Fish as a host/pit reporter for the American Rally Association series. In addition to the live events, television and online hosting, Tiffany makes a weekly appearance on the Down & Dirty Radio Show Powered By Polaris RZR. She is also an on-site host for all remote DND radio shows at off-road events, including King of the Hammers, The Sand Sports Super Show and SEMA.


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Potato response to silicone compounds (micro and nanoparticles) and potassium as affected by salinity stress
Salinity of irrigation water is an important limitation factor in crop production such as potato worldwide. Foliar application of anti-stress compounds containing mineral nutrients is one of the possible solutions for salinity mitigation. In this field experiment the effects of silicone compounds on potato (cv. Agria) performance was studied as a split plot based on randomised complete block design with three replications at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, during 2016 cropping season. Treatments included irrigation salinity [0.3 (non-stress), 5, 8 and 12 dS.m–1] and foliar application of potassium sulphate (1000 ppm), sodium silicate nanoparticles (400 ppm) and silica (1000 ppm). Results indicated that salinity decreased transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, quantum yield of PSΙΙ, membrane stability index, carotenoids, tuber number per plant and tuber yield while it improved water use efficiency and tuber dry matter percentage. Foliar application of anti-stress compounds positively affected quantum yield of PSΙΙ, carotenoids content, DPPH radical scavenging activity, tuber number per plant, tuber yield and tuber dry matter percentage. Although, application of all compounds improved most biochemical and photosynthetic traits, but ameliorative effect of the two silicon compounds, especially sodium silicate nanoparticles was more evident. It seems that silicon application could be an effective strategy in reducing salinity effects and its efficiency will be increased when is used as nanoparticles.
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