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Abstract in English:AIM: This study compared the resistance to fracture of endodontically treated teeth restored with different intraradicular posts with different lengths and full coverage metallic crowns. METHODS: Sixty extracted human canine teeth were randomly divided into 6 groups. Groups CP5, CP75 and CP10 were restored using custom cast post and core (CP) and groups PF5, PF75 and PF10 were restored with provisional pre-fabricated tin post (PF) and composite resin core at 5 mm, 7.5 mm and 10 mm of intraradicular length, respectively. The specimens were submitted to dynamic cyclic loading and those that resisted to this load were submitted to load compression using a universal testing machine. Compressive load was applied at a 45-degree angle to the long axis of the tooth until failure. RESULTS: Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance by ranks showed statistically significant differences among the groups (p<0.0001). However, when the means were compared using the Tukey's test, significant differences were noted between groups CP5 and CP10 and between groups CP10 and PF5. All groups presented root fractures and post displacements during mechanical cycling. All teeth in groups CP5 and PF5 failed the dynamic cycling test. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that increasing intraradicular post length also increases resistance to fracture of endodontically treated teeth. On the other hand, most endodontically treated teeth restored with pre-fabricated tin posts (provisional posts) failed in the dynamic cycling test.
Abstract in English:AIM: To evaluate the objective oral health conditions and self-perception of edentulous individuals wearing functional complete dentures (FCD) and non-functional complete dentures (NFCD) and completely edentulous non-denture wearers, and identify the factors that influence self-evaluation and the impact on quality of life. METHODS: The convenience sample was selected at the integrated clinic of a Dentistry Course (n=193) and was divided into 3 groups: FCD wearers (n= 54); NFCD wearers (n= 65); 3- edentulous non-denture wearers (n= 74). Data collection was performed by means of interviews, application of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) and clinical exams. Data were submitted to univariate analysis and logistic regression, considering dichotomization of the sample by the median value of GOHAI (=30). RESULTS: Individuals with NFCD are 4.5 times more likely to show a low GOHAI score than individuals with FCD; edentulous individuals are 7.5 times more likely to show a low GOHAI score than individuals with FCD; individuals that consider their oral health as regular, poor or bad are 3.1 times more likely to show a low GOHAI score than individuals who consider their oral health as good or excellent. CONCLUSIONS: Being completely edentulous or wearing NFCD, and having oral health classified as regular, poor or extremely bad were important features for a negative self-perception of oral health, with impact on quality of life.
Abstract in English:AIM: To assess the influence of dental etching on the shear strength of different glass ionomer cements. METHODS: The crown of 60 bovine incisors was prepared to obtain a flat, smooth surface, were attached to a PVC tube and randomly divided into six groups: Group 1 - Riva Self Cure without etching; Group II - Riva Self Cure with pre-etching; Group III - Maxxion R without etching; Group IV - Maxxion R with pre-etching; Group V - KetacTM Molar Easymix without etching; and Group VI - KetacTM Molar Easymix with pre-etching. Etching was performed with 10% polyacrylic acid for 30 s. A standardizing device was used for preparation of the test specimens (SBS Test Method). Following preparation, the specimens were stored in distilled water at 37° C for 24 h. The shear test was performed on a Kratos universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. The specimens were then viewed under a stereomicroscope at a magnification of x90 for analysis of fractures. RESULTS: The results revealed that pre-etching increased the shear strength of Riva glass ionomer cement (SDI) alone, whereas no statistically significant differences were found with regard to the other materials tested. CONCLUSIONS: Pre-etching with 10% polyacrylic acid for 30 s increased the shear strength of Riva glass ionomer cement.
Abstract in English:AIM: To compare panoramic radiography and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the diagnosis of bifid mandibular condyle. METHODS: The sample consisted of 350 individuals who underwent panoramic radiography and CBCT. In the panoramic radiographs and CBCT images, the presence or absence of bifid mandibular condyle was determined. RESULTS: Presence of bifid mandibular condyle was detected in four cases (1.1%). In all cases, the relation of one condylar process to the other was mediolateral and history of trauma was reported. None of the individuals had symptoms. In two cases, panoramic radiography did not reveal the presence of bifid mandibular condyle. CONCLUSIONS: Initial screening for bifid mandibular condyle can be performed by panoramic radiography; however, CBCT images can reveal morphological changes and the exact orientation of the condyle heads.
Abstract in English:AIM: To examine whether the depression is associated with periodontitis in elderly and to evaluate oral hygiene of these patients. METHODS: One hundred and ninety one individuals aged 60 years or more were randomly selected. Periodontal examination was performed in full mouth by probing depth and clinical attachment loss in 6 sites for each tooth. The Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) per individual was also obtained. Depression was assessed by the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) to show how the elderly have been feeling during the last week. RESULTS: Only SOHI was statistically significant (t = 4.7169, p<0.001), which better explains the variance in periodontal status. The variable GDS-15 revealed no significant values (t=0.3901, p=0.6971). CONCLUSIONS: There was no association between periodontitis and depression in elderly, but there was association between periodontitis and oral hygiene.
Abstract in English:AIM: To assess clinicopathological features of patients with keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) associated with nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS) in a single Brazilian institution. METHODS: After histopathological analyses of KCOT related to NBCCS, the medical charts of 14 patients were assessed. These patients presented a total of 31 primary and 8 recurrent KCOT. RESULTS: Out of 14 patients, 8 presented a single KCOT, 4 showed synchronous tumors, 1 had 3 metachronous lesions and another patient had 2 synchronous lesions at initial evaluation and then developed other 3 metachronous lesions. Besides the 31 primary KCOTs, 18 lesions were located in mandible and 13 in maxilla. Most tumors presented unilocular pattern and association with a tooth. CONCLUSIONS: KCOT is a frequent manifestation of NBCCS and can be its first sign, mainly in young patients. In contrast to a previously published series, most patients presented a single lesion.
Abstract in English:AIM: To evaluate the morphological aspects of coronal dentinogenesis in the first molars of 1- and 5-day-old rats whose mothers were treated with fluoxetine hydrochloride during pregnancy. METHODS: Twelve pregnant Wistar rats were divided randomly into three groups: group C (control), group FL (fluoxetine administered at 10 mg/kg bodyweight), and group FX (fluoxetine administered at 20 mg/kg bodyweight). Saline (0.9%) solution or fluoxetine hydrochloride was administered subcutaneously for the first 21 days of pregnancy. Subsequently, the offspring of these animals was subdivided into subgroups according to age of tooth germ development to be studied: 1 and 5 days of life. C1 and C5 (control group 1 and 5 days of age); FL1 and FL5 (groups treated with 10 mg/kg fluoxetine at 1 and 5 days of age); FX5 and FX1 (groups treated with 20 mg/ kg fluoxetine at 1 and 5 days of age). RESULTS: No structural changes in the dentin-pulp complex of rats whose mothers were treated with fluoxetine hydrochloride were observed at either dose. CONCLUSIONS: Fluoxetine, at the doses administered during pregnancy in this study, did not alter the morphological development of the coronal dentin-pulp complex in their offspring.
Abstract in English:AIM: To compare two main methods of two-dimensional measurement of fit at the implant prosthodontic interface, testing the hypothesis that optical microscopy (OM) can reliably and efficiently scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). METHODS: Four frameworks with four titanium abutments joined with titanium bars were used. The implant-abutment interfaces were examined by three different methods, forming 3 groups: analysis by OM (40x), and analysis by SEM at 300x and 500x. Readings were taken at the mesial and distal proximal surfaces on the horizontal and vertical axes of each implant (n=32). One-way ANOVA with a significance level of 5% was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: Neither the horizontal fit nor vertical fit values of the 3 groups presented statistically significant differences (p=0.410 and p=0.543). CONCLUSIONS: OM was found to be an accurate two-dimensional method for abutment-framework or implant-abutment interface measurements, with lower costs than SEM. SEM micrographs at 500x presented technical difficulties for the readings that might produce different results.
Abstract in English:AIM: To evaluate the frictional force between the archwire and orthodontic bracket generated by elastomeric ligatures with polymer coating (Super slick, TP Orthodontics) and conventional ligatures (Morelli) using two types of insertion techniques. METHODS: Forty elastomeric ligatures, 20 with polymer coating and 20 conventional, were evaluated. Each type of ligature was separated into two groups (n=10), according to the insertion mode: conventional or crossed (from mesial to distal region crossed in front). To analyze friction, 40 5-cm-long segments of stainless steel orthodontic archwire 0.019" x 0.025" (Morelli) and Edgewise brackets (slot 0.022" x 0.028"; Morelli) were used. Each set (bracket, wire and elastic) was submitted to frictional testing in a universal test machine (Instron 4411) at a crosshead speed of 5 mm/min. Each bracket was moved 5 mm on the wire, with maximum friction and mean friction being recorded by software. Three readouts were taken for each bracket. Data were submitted to two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (p<0.05). RESULTS: It was shown that for maximum and mean friction, the polymer-coated ligature did not differ statistically from the conventional type in a dry environment condition. Ligatures placed in crossed mode promoted significantly greater friction than those placed in conventional mode, irrespective of the type of elastomeric ligature. CONCLUSIONS: Friction depended on the insertion mode, but not on the type of elastomeric ligature.
Abstract in English:The aim of this paper is to describe an efficient clinical protocol used in admittance dental examinations, highlighting the importance of this evaluation in the diagnosis of oral pathologies. Two admission case reports in which gingival abscess and radiopaque apical lesion were found during the examination are presented for illustration purposes. A clinical examination in the admission inspection is the main factor for a good selection of treatment and prevention of future difficulties. The admission dental examination by means of a standardized clinical approach including clinical interview, physical examination and complementary exams, avoids the person to be admitted to the public service while having some pathology that might compromises his/her capacity of handling the selected function, preventing absenteeism for dental reasons and consequently a cost to the state and functional repercussion to the server.
Abstract in English:The purpose of this paper is to present two cases of dentigerous cyst associated to permanent teeth in children treated by conservative techniques. Dentigerous cyst is the most common developmental cysts of the jaws. Conservative treatment is very effective to this entity and aims at eliminating the cystic tissue and preserving the permanent tooth involved in the pathology. Two techniques are described as conservative treatment for these cysts, marsupialization and the decompression. Two children presented with dentigerous cysts. A female child was affected by a large lesion at the right side of the mandible associated to tooth 45. The other lesion arose at the left maxilla associated to tooth 21 of a male child. Each dentigerous cyst promoted severe tooth displacement. The first patient was treated with decompression and the second with marsupialization.
Abstract in English:Post-poliomyelitis syndrome (PPS) is characterized by the delayed appearance of new neuromuscular symptoms in patients several years after their acute poliomyelitis paralysis. Clinical features of PPS include fatigue, joint and muscle pain, new muscular weakness and bulbar symptoms. The diagnosis is essentially clinical after excluding other neurological, orthopedic or rheumatologic problems. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are usually diagnosed by means of comprehensive review of patient history and clinical examination and the symptoms are pain/ discomfort in the jaw, mainly in the region of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) and/or masticatory muscles, limitation of mandibular function and/or TMJ sounds. In the same way as PPS, the diagnosis of TMD is challenging. This study reports the case of a patient that presented the symptoms of both conditions in the stomatognathic system, and discusses how to achieve the differential diagnosis for proper management of the cases.
Abstract in English:Dens invaginatus, also known as "dens in dente", is a developmental dental anomaly resulting in an invagination of the enamel organ into the dental papilla. These cases present technical difficulties to the root canal treatment. Apexification using an apical plug of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) has been indicated as an alternative to long-term intracanal use of calcium hydroxide in immature permanent teeth. It is considered as a simple and rapid technique. This paper reports a case of Oehlers' Type 1 dens invaginatus in an immature permanent maxillary right lateral incisor, which presented pulp necrosis secondary to dental trauma and was treated by apexification with white MTA apical plugging followed by conventional root canal therapy. The operative procedures are described and the technique is discussed. The physical and biological properties of MTA, associated with appropriate instrumentation and obturation techniques, make this material an excellent option in the endodontic therapy of immature permanent teeth with dens invaginatus.
Abstract in English:Biomaterials such as membrane barriers and/or bone grafts are often used to enhance periapical new bone formation. A combination of apical surgery and these biomaterials is one of the latest treatment options for avoiding tooth extraction. In case of periapical lesions, guided tissue regeneration (GTR) is attempted to improve the self-regenerative healing process by excluding undesired proliferation of the gingival connective tissue or migration of the oral epithelial cells into osseous defects. In many cases, GTR is necessary for achieving periodontal tissue healing. This report describes the healing process after surgery in a challenging case with a long-term follow-up. In this case report, endodontic surgery was followed by retrograde sealing with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in the maxillary right central incisor and left lateral incisor. Apicectomy was performed in the maxillary left central incisor and a 1-mm filling was removed. The bone defect was filled with an anorganic bone graft and covered with a decalcified cortical osseous membrane. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed. After 13 years of follow-up, the patient showed no clinical signs or symptoms associated with the lesion and radiographic examination showed progressive resolution of radiolucency. In conclusion, the combination of apical surgery and regenerative techniques can successfully help the treatment of periapical lesions of endodontic origin and is suitable for the management of challenging cases.
Abstract in English:The orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst (OOC) is a rare developmental jaw cyst. Recognition of OOC as a unique entity has long been due, yet its inexplicable radiographic presentation resembling dentigerous cyst, histological likeness to odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) and inconsistent cytokeratin expression profiles overlapping with both as well as with the epidermis, makes it rather confounding. Diagnosis of OOC is important as the pathologic behavior, clinical outcome and the surgical management of OOC is disparate. This is the report of a case of OOC in relation to an impacted mandibular third molar and critical review of this entity with an emphasis on its biologic characteristics is highlighted.


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Researchers at the UH Manoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) made a discovery that challenges a major theory in the field of coral reef ecology.
The general assumption has been that the more flexible corals are, regarding which species of single-celled algae (Symbiodinium) they host in coral tissues, the greater ability corals will have to survive environmental stress. In their paper published August 29, 2012, however, scientists at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) at SOEST and colleagues documented that the more flexible corals are, the more sensitive to environment disturbances they are.
“This is exactly the opposite of what we expected,” said Hollie Putnam, PhD candidate at UH Manoa and lead author of the study. This finding was surprising, as it was thought corals exploit the ability to host a variety of Symbiodinium to adapt to climate change. “Our findings suggest that more is not always better,” she continued.
“The relationship of coral species to their algal symbionts is fundamental to their biology,” says David Garrison, program director in the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Division of Ocean Sciences, which funded the research. “This study gives us a new understanding of how corals are likely to respond to the stresses of environmental change.”
Reef corals are the sum of an animal (host), and single-celled algae that live inside the corals’ tissues (also called ‘endosymbionts’). This is a mutually beneficial arrangement: The coral provide protection and keep the algae in shallow, sunlit seas; and the algae produce large amounts of energy through photosynthesis, which coral use to survive and build their skeletons.
The stability of this symbiosis is critical to the survival of corals and, if they lose their endosymbionts, they bleach and often die. Corals can host different types of endosymbionts, which affects their response to stress.
Putnam and other scientists from Dr. Ruth Gates’ laboratory at HIMB took tiny tissue samples from 34 species of coral in Moorea, French Polynesia. By analyzing the DNA from the endosymbionts in these samples, they were able identify the types of Symbiodinium. This revealed that some corals host a single Symbiodinium type that is the same in all individuals of that coral species, and that others host many types that vary among individuals within a coral species.
“The corals we sampled spanned a range of environmental sensitivities from resistant to susceptible, and we were able to link, for the first time, patterns in environmental performance of corals to the number and variety of symbionts they host,” reported Putnam. These patterns show that corals hosting diverse Symbiodinium communities, those that are flexible with respect to endosymbionts (termed ‘generalists’), are environmentally sensitive. In contrast, environmentally resistant corals were those that associate with one or few specific types of Symbiodinium (termed “specifists”).
“Coral reefs are economically and ecologically important, providing a home for a high diversity of organisms necessary for food supplies, recreation, and tourism in many countries. The better we understand how corals respond to stress, the more capable we will be to forecast and manage future reefs communities,” said senior author Professor Ruth Gates.
Coral reefs can undergo mass mortality due to high temperatures, and ocean acidification is threatening the capacity for skeletal growth. These global stressors are superimposed on the local threats of pollution, coastal development and overfishing, together threatening the persistence of corals as a functional ecosystem in the future.
In the future, the Gates Lab will examine what causes the differences in success between corals that are flexible and inflexible in their Symbiodinium associations and compare the symbiotic flexibility in corals and reefs across much larger areas–in locations such as Hawaii, Moorea, Taiwan and American Samoa. This further understanding will allow better predictions of the future of reefs under further ocean warming and acidification.
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Endosymbiotic flexibility associates with environmental sensitivity in scleractinian corals; Hollie M Putnam, Michael Stat, Xavier Pochon, and Ruth D Gates
The research was conducted at NSF’s Moorea Coral Reef Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) site, one of 26 such NSF sites around the globe in ecosystems from coral reefs to freshwater lakes, and from forests to grasslands. To read the Award Abstract for this work, visit https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=0417412
For more information about the research activities from the Ruth Gates Lab, visit https://www2.hawaii.edu/~rgates/Gates_Lab_Website/Gates_Lab.html
To learn more about the National Science Foundation-funded Moorea Coral Reef Long Term Ecological Research program, please visit https://mcr.lternet.edu/

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|Moreno Nieto, 5, 06100, Olivenza, Badajoz, Extremadura, SPANIEN.|
Beschreibung: Palacio ArteagaEnjoying a fine location in the centre of the historic town of Olivenza, Palacio Arteaga is set in a magnificently restored 19th century mansion. This charming boutique property offers comfortable accommodation in a splendid historic setting.
Standing just a two minute walk from the church of La Magdalena, Palacio Arteaga is perfectly situated for easy visits to this important historic town. Other major monuments and attractions nearby include the spectacular citadel, and the church of Santa Maria del Castillo. The river Guadiana and the frontier with Portugal is just twelve kilometres away, while the historic cities of Badajoz and Mérida are also within easy reach.
Palacio Arteaga has a magnificent porticoed interior courtyard, which leads off to a number of delightful, intimate spaces. The hotel is home to a fine restaurant, serving menus based on the cuisine of Extremadura and Portugal, and there is also a lounge-bar and a cafeteria, where guests can enjoy fine wines and tapas.
Beschreibung der Zimmer: Palacio ArteagaSingle Room:
This air-conditioned room includes free Wi-Fi, a mini-bar and a free safe. A selection of pillows is also provided. The private bathroom has a hydro-massage shower and a hairdryer. Room size 20 sq m.
One double bed, one sofa bed. Room size 30 sq m.
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This air-conditioned room has charming 19th-century features, including original ceramic tiles. It includes free Wi-Fi, a mini-bar and a free safe. A selection of pillows is also provided. The private bathroom has a hydro-massage shower and a hair dryer. Two single beds, one sofa bed or one double bed. Room size 20 sq m.
This modern, air-conditioned suite includes a private hot tub and a seating area with an armchair and leather sofa. It includes free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV and a mini-bar. A free safe and a selection of pillows are also provided. One sofa bed, one large double Bed. Room Size 45 sq m.
Zusätzliche Information: Palacio Arteaga
Private parking is available at a nearby location. Charges apply.
Anzahl Zimmer: 25
Ofizielle Kategorie: 4 stars.
Sprachen: Spanish, English, Portuguese.Bedingungen für Raucher: Under Spanish law, smoking is not permitted inside hotels and restaurants.
Kredikarten akzeptiert: American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, Maestro, Euro-6000.
Wie Sie uns erreichen: First option: when you reach Calle Reyes Católicos, stop by the Caja Duero and Caja Badajoz banks, then go fifty metres along the pedestrian street to the hotel.
The reception department will provide instructions on the car park and check-in.
Second option: Go straight to Calle San Pedro No. 3, where you will find the car park.
Draw up in front of the entrance, on the pavement and call the hotel (924 49 11 29) and hotel personnel will open the door to the car park and help with luggage to the hotel.
GPS Koordinaten: 38° 41' 6.57'' N 7° 6' 5.41'' W
Nächster Flughafen: Badajoz Airport - 41,3 km.

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text: Background: Significant variation is reported in the diagnosis of HPV-associated AIN. We previously observed that bandlike positivity for p16 in >90% of contiguous cells coupled with Ki67 positivity in >50% of lesional cells is strongly associated with high grade AIN. This study was undertaken to determine if addition of p16 and Ki67 immunostaining would reduce inter- and intraobserver variability in diagnosis and grading of AIN.Design: H&E stained slides of 60 anal biopsies were reviewed by three pathologists and consensus diagnoses were achieved: 25 negative, 12 low (condyloma and/or AIN I) and 23 high (9 AIN II and 14 AIN III) grade lesions. The H&E stained slides were diagnosed independently by three additional (“participant”) pathologists. Several weeks later they re-examined these slides in conjunction with corresponding p16 and Ki67 immunostains.Results: Addition of p16 and Ki67 immunostains reduced intra- and interobserver variability, improved concurrence with consensus diagnoses and reduced two-step differences in diagnosis. Negative and high grade AIN diagnoses showed the most improvement in concurrence levels.Conclusion: Addition of p16 and Ki67 immunostains is helpful in the diagnosis and grading of AIN.

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NORTH SEWICKLEY TWP. – “An Evening of Songs and Shopping” will be presented on Dec. 19 in the Riverside High School auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. In addition to an evening of holiday music performed by the Concert Band under the direction of David Withrow there will be several vendors offering a variety of items in the auditorium lobby. Among the vendors will be Pampered Chef, Tupperware and Mary Kay Cosmetics. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert and shopping event is sponsored by the Riverside Marching Band Boosters.


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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA): Citigroup’s downgrade to Neutral from Buy came with a price target cut to $32 from $39. Shares last closed at $29.07, and the consensus price target is $38.06.
Baker Hughes Co. (NYSE: BKR): RBC Capital Markets resumed coverage with an Outperform rating and a $31 price target. Shares closed at $22.71, and the consensus price target is $28.25.
Blade Air Mobilty Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDE): JPMorgan initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $16 price target. The shares have a 52-week range of $6.41 to $19.88, which compares to Wednesday’s close at $8.79.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRN): upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold and raised the price target to $96 from $86. That is less than the $110.28 consensus target but above Wednesday’s close at $76.70.
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Haliburton Co. (NYSE: HAL): RBC Capital Markets resumed coverage with an Outperform rating and a $27 price target. Shares closed most recently at $19.35, and they have traded as high as $25.00 in the past year.
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I thought it would be fun to snap a Vine before and after the (second) snow here in Kansas City. Here is what it looks like on my street (below). It’s just amazing how gorgeous and quiet it is on my street.
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More than a half pound of methamphetamine and packaging materials were found in a Yuba County motel room when deputies conducted a probation search Monday night.
Lyle Cooper, 44, and Kayley Cullen, 31, both of Linda, were charged Wednesday in Yuba County Superior Court with felony possession of a controlled substance.
A sheriff’s deputy discovered 232 grams of methamphetamine and $575 in a room at the Motel 6 on North Beale Road, according to a declaration for probable cause of arrest signed by a deputy. The room was registered to Cooper, who is on probation.
Cooper appeared in court Wednesday and is in Yuba County Jail with no bail.
He was scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 3 in another case, in which he pleaded no contest to false impersonation and possession of a controlled substance, court records show.
He has several previous convictions dating back two decades for felony burglary, misdemeanor resisting arrest and receiving stolen property.
Cullen is charged in another possession case and pleaded no contest to the a similar crime in another case a few months ago. She is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 25.


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Transplant patients are at higher risk for developing the severe forms of WNV, including encephalitis, meningitis and even death, more often than persons with normal immune systems. In its severe forms, the virus can attack the brain and nervous system, paralyze the body and leave life-changing impairments. And in some cases, it can kill. Medicines taken by transplant recipients can make it hard to fight infections. Also, immunosuppressed recipients may have longer incubation periods.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of severe WNV include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness, and paralysis. Any transplants recipients experiencing unexplained fever and/or neurological symptoms during mosquito season should contact their health care provider. For more information on WNV and transplant recipients, visit www.cdc.gov/westnile. Organ and Bone Marrow Transplant Patients experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider.


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Taxonomic reliability of DNA sequences in public sequence databases: A fungal perspective
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DNA sequences are increasingly seen as one of the primary information sources for species identification in many organism groups. Such approaches, popularly known as barcoding, are underpinned by the assumption that the reference databases used for comparison are sufficiently complete and feature correctly and informatively annotated entries.
The present study uses a large set of fungal DNA sequences from the inclusive International Nucleotide Sequence Database to show that the taxon sampling of fungi is far from complete, that about 20% of the entries may be incorrectly identified to species level, and that the majority of entries lack descriptive and up-to-date annotations.
The problems with taxonomic reliability and insufficient annotations in public DNA repositories form a tangible obstacle to sequence-based species identification, and it is manifest that the greatest challenges to biological barcoding will be of taxonomical, rather than technical, nature.

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SYDNEY (Dow Jones Newswires), Oct. 20, 2011
Woodside Petroleum confirmed Thursday that it will release early one of the two rigs exploring for gas to expand its A$14.9 billion Pluto project, but said the move won't drastically set back its exploration efforts.
Australia's second biggest oil company behind BHP Billiton wants to ship liquefied natural gas from the foundation stage of its Pluto project in March. It doesn't have enough gas to expand the project to two LNG production units and has been exploring for more
It's exploring for gas with two rigs: the Maersk Discoverer and the Ocean America. A Woodside spokesman confirmed a report in Thursday's Australian Financial Review newspaper that the Maersk Discoverer will be released early in 2012 rather than at the end of the year as originally planned.
"It's done the work we needed it do in the Carnarvon Basin for the time being and deep water exploration will now be conducted by the
"It certainly not a drastic cut back," he said, adding that Woodside continues to pursue both equity gas and third party gas options for an
Under former Chief Executive Don Voelte, Woodside pursued an aggressive expansion timetable for Pluto. Since he took the reins in
At 0340 GMT, Woodside shares were down 4%, underperforming a broader market down 1.6%. Investors may also be concerned about a 24% overhang of Woodside held by Shell. Woodside's largest shareholder sold part of its stake last year and vowed not to start selling any more until November unless it gets an offer for more than 3% of its holding in company.
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After looking at cotton stems at the store and looking at plenty of pictures online, I figured this project could be done fairly easily and for an extremely low price tag. Cody and I headed to our backyard with some clippers and cut off several branches from a bush that we tore out a few weeks back. They had gorgeous bark and some dry leaves that I thought would add more texture and give them a more realistic look. Next, I grabbed a few pine cones that Cody and I took from our old apartment, which would be used for the cotton blossom. Finally, I raided my bathroom for standard cotton balls and we were ready for business.
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To begin, take your pine cone and slowly detach each “scale” (yes, I looked up the term and these pieces are called scales… the more ya know!) starting from the top. I found that it was easiest to do this with a pine cone that was more open in nature and by wiggling them around a bit to loosen their grip. I then used scissors to separate the scale from the spine. For my project, I used two pine cones total. The rest of the process is fairly simple, trim the sticks to your desired length and remove any twigs that you don’t want and then you’re ready to begin adding the cotton.
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I started this process by adding a dot of hot glue to the stick and holding the cotton ball in place for about 15 seconds until it was dry. Next, I added a dot of glue onto the inside of the pine cone scale and held it into place along the bottom of the cotton ball. I varied the amount of scales used per cotton ball from 2-3 each to make it less uniform and more natural. I worked my way around each cotton ball and held the scales in place until they felt secure. I did my best to make them appear sort of random by placing them on opposite sides of the stick to create a more natural and realistic look.
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And that’s it – it took me about an hour to complete the project and it cost me less than a dollar! I completed the look by placing the cotton stems in a mason jar and arranging them at random. They are a bit more substantial than store bought varieties and are less fragile which is a great benefit. I love adding these natural elements in my home and I really love that they can be used year-round. Here’s a final look at the complete cotton stems – let me know what you think!
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Hello, I am Rafael. Thanks for asking your question - I'm here to support you. (Information posted here is not private or confidential but public).
I am sorry to know about this very sad and frustrating situation you have been facing.
Thank you Rafael
I can see in your story that you have tried to cope as assertively as possible with this situation from the very beginning
That you are consistent showing not only respect, but caring about your partner and her needs to have a personal life including friends, but have found incompatible for you to take good care of your relationship while she chooses not to be reciprocal, showing lack of respect, honesty and consistency in her actions.
These two episodes are very painful and frustrating for anybody in your shoes. She is not denying her behaviors, which is good, but at the same time she has relapses doing the same thing in a very short period of time and with the same person, which was not only a friend in her past, but one with who she shared a romantic-sexual relationship too. Thus your concerns and pain is nor unreasonable at all, but necessary and realistic, and setting and keeping cler and healthy boundaries and limits here is essential if what both of you want and expect is to take good care of your relationship, working on healing it and building a healthier and truly mutually fulfilling experience together.
This is not about you pushing her to do something against her will, but to come to terms with the fact that she really wants to work on developing an exclusive relationship / commitment with you or not. It seems she does want it, then she needs to take full responsibility for her own choices and actions and be fully consistent respecting what you share together for this relationship to heal and grow.
I do not think your expectations are unacceptable , manipulative or abusive at all, but absolutely realistic and necessary. it is her who need to be totally truthful with herself and honest towards you in order to choose if she really wants and is willing to work on it or not. She should not then perpetuate this close friendship with this ex-partner,nor engage in any similar behavior with other people, but respect you and keep consistent actions as long as feeling comfortable and happy with you. In case her feelings change, she should address them and be honest with you, but not present any neglectful or abusive behavior betraying your trust, affection and commitment.
Does it make sense?
Yes that absolutely makes sense. I do feel the best thing for the health of our relationship is to not have this person a part of our lives.. but I needed to be sure that I was being fair and healthy to my partner.
Right, and your concern is necessary and assertive, since it shows you do not want to manipulate or push her in any way, but respect her feelings, individuality and freedom of choosing what she wants to do about it. Now it depends on her what she wants to do, and it would not be through her words, but mostly through her actions in time, that she would show you if she is being truly honest, respectful, caring and responsible or not towards you and your relationship.
I support you, please keep this assertive approach, it seems you truly want to give her and your relationship another chance, but from now on, it should not be about promises but about real actions, and if you her actions do not follow her words, then please, reassess what you are willing to afford or not here, in order to take good care of yourself learning from your experience, since the first priority and need, right and responsibility you have, is to respect, love, support and take good care of yourself.
Thank you for your guidance in this matter, it has been very helpful
You're very welcome. Thank you for your trust. Please take gentle care and consistent action, and feel free to contact me to follow up, since I am willing to support you as possible.

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- Video game slots. Certain video games have also been made into gambling machines. The game will mirror actions in the game and integrate them as features and symbols. Top among these video game slots are Hitman, Tomb Raider, and Zuma.
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- Mystery slots. These are games that integrate mysterious acts or characters. Such characters are the symbols and features in the game. The most popular mystery gambling machines are Werewolf Wild, Panther Moon, and Dracula.
Free Slot Games for Fun Features
Slot features are options integrated into games to perform certain actions. Every gambling machine has a feature that differentiates it from another. These are special features specific to pokies, which may not be found in others. Features in pokies may enhance winning through bonuses, increase gaming experience or automate gameplay. Also, other features complicate the mechanics of the game bringing in a twist that players will like. The following are special features you will see when you play free pokies.
- Free spins are the most common features you will find in gambling machines. It is a bonus feature that allows you to play games without using your deposit. Free spins are also available in free slots.
- Respin feature works just like free spin. Respin feature allows you to save a free spins bonus for later use. This feature is important to maximize your bonuses at critical times.
- Bonus Game is a special feature that you may not find in all slots. The feature allows the player to play a special game different from original design. Bonus games are simple and the aim is to help you win extra rounds or cash rewards.
- Scatter symbols are winning symbols in free slots online. These symbols can show up at any reels of the game. For every pokie, a particular number of scatter symbols must be shown to give a win.
- Wild symbols are also winning symbols in gambling machines. They are symbols that can replace other symbols to give a win. Wild symbols cannot substitute for scatter symbols.
- Stacked wild are special features specific to some pokies. It is a wild symbol stacked on each other in a reel. They also function as wild symbols in a game.
- Sticky wilds are also types of wild symbols. They can remain on a reel for two or more spins until it has been used. Some free slots also have the sticky wild feature.
- Expanding wild is also another type of wild symbol. It can substitute for all symbols at a time. They are special symbols and can be found in some free slots.
- Multiplier bonus is one of the most sought-after bonuses in gambling machines. The effect of a multiplier is that it multiplies your win by a fixed number. You can find multiplier bonuses in free slots.
- RTP is the short form of Return-To-Player percentage. It is the rate or percentage of all wagered amounts that players can win in a game. Pokies can have either a low or high RTP and they are calculated based on thousands of simulated spins.
- Volatility is the amount of risk involved in playing a game. A pokie can have either low or high volatility. Low volatility will pay out more but with a low payout, while high volatility will pay out frequently but has high payouts.
- Progressive jackpot is one of the biggest wins in online slots. It is a jackpot that increases as the bet increases. It also increases more as it is won.
- Instant play is also known as a pay and play feature. It allows you to play a game without making a deposit or needing to download an app. All free slots on PokiesMAN are instant play games.
- Autoplay feature is essential to make slot games easy for you. It allows you to set the number of spins that should be carried out at a time. You won’t have to spin one after the other as autoplay automates up to 500 rounds in some pokies.
- Cluster Pays is a unique winning system that is found in new free slots online. Winning does not require symbols to appear on specific paylines for cluster pays. It only requires symbols to appear beside one another while one of them is touching the reel.
- Hold and spin feature is an interesting feature of pokies, which many players like. It allows players to accumulate winning symbols until several free spins are exhausted. The feature retriggers the spin even when one of the symbols is achieved.
- Bonus Wheel is a special feature, which is not common to all pokies. It acts just like a bonus game. It is a bonus offer that allows you to win extra bonuses — multipliers or free spins.
- Paylines. Every slot game has a playline except games with cluster pays. Paylines are lines where symbols must appear to form a winning combination. Playline varies depending on the game.
- Coins are also known as credits in pokies. They are the units of bet that you can wager in slots online. You can set your coin size in gambling machines even when playing a free game.
- Paytable is a table on the screen that shows each winning combination and its values. It helps you keep track of your wins and the requirements for winnings. Paytable can also be found in free slots.
- Cascading reels are features that allow online pokies to have more paylines compared to their original design. These reels when activated give room for more wins. It is also known as an avalanche reel or slot.
Free Slots For Fun
Free slots no download are created for players to have fun. As a gambler, it is an opportunity to entertain yourself with your favorite game without using your bankroll. You can take advantage of free pokies for fun to a new player to learn about a game before you play it. The following are the advantages and disadvantages of free slots.
- Instant play option. Free slots online on the PokiesMAN site are instant play games. You do not need to make a deposit to play them. You only need to visit site and choose any of your games, and you can start playing immediately.
- No losing real money. Since you are not playing with real money, you cannot lose real money. Free slots are played without any deposits being made. You did not take any amount, and you can’t lose either.
- No sign-up. In free slots no registration, no sign-up is required. There is no need to create an account of any kind before playing. You need to choose a game and start playing by hitting the “Play Now “ button.
- Free slots no download app. Some real money slots require that you download apps before you can play. That is not the case in free slots. You did not need to create an account or download an app to play the game.
- No earning of real money. You cannot earn real money by playing pokies for free. This is because you also did not make any deposits before playing. Hence, all wins in the games are virtual and cannot be withdrawn.
- Casino bonuses inaccessible. Free slots do not qualify for bonus offers on casino sites. Bonuses including welcome bonus, free spins, no deposit bonus are inaccessible by free pokies. There are special free spins in free pokies but not the ones casinos give players.
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Free slots are also mobile responsive. They are accessible on websites or platforms that offer slots for fun only. These websites are mobile responsive and can be optimized by all devices. You can choose to play with either your PC or any handheld device.
Players with an Android device can play free slots on the PokiesMAN site. Also, players with Apple iOS devices can play the games. Playing with tablets and iPads is also possible since the website is mobile optimized.
Free Android Slots
You can play free slots for Android using your device. Both your Android smartphones and tablets can effectively play mobile slots. You can choose to play by visiting the PokiesMAN site using your web browser. Also, you may choose to download the casino’s apps on the Google play store and enjoy your game. Below are the pros and cons of playing free Android slots.
- Compatible with all games. Android devices are compatible with all mobile slots. You can easily optimize mobile games via Google Chrome browser.
- Good screen resolution. Android devices are known for their exceptional screen resolution. Tablet devices are advantageous with their large screen size.
- Good processors. Android devices are made with good processors. You can use them to play best Android slots without experiencing hiccups and device freezing.
- Unreliable battery life. Most Android devices suffer from a lack of good battery life. You may experience constant drainage of the battery when you play games.
- Low memory space. Insufficient memory space can also be a problem when using an Android device. New Android devices now include large memory space.
Free Slot Games for iPhone
Just like Android, you can also use iPhones to play best slot games for iPhone. Free slots on the PokiesMAN site are optimized for iPhone and other iOS devices such as iPads. You can use Google Chrome/Edge/Safari/Firefox and other browsers to play directly on website without experiencing glitches. You may also choose to download the casino’s app on the Apple store and play slots app.
- Good processors. iPhones are known for their extraordinary processors. You will enjoy good gaming speed if you make use of the device.
- Large memory space. iPhones’ advantage over Android devices is their large memory space. You can play your game without having to worry about using up your device memory.
- Compatible for all games. So far, the game is mobile responsive. It can be played using iPhones. Hence, you need not worry about playing iPhone slots on the PokiesMAN site.
- Weak battery life. Most iPhones are known for their short battery lives but latest editions of iPhones now have good battery capacities.
- Screen size may be an issue. Not all iPhones have good screen size and resolution. Editions lower than iPhone 7 may have smaller screen sizes which may not be too good for gaming.
How to Win Free Slots Online No Download
Winning free slot machines is quite easy if you can master a few strategies. Although it is slots for fun only, you can still put in effort to play well. How well you play free gambling machines will determine how well you will play with money. Gambling machines operate on Random Generator Numbers (RNGs). It means the outcome of each spin is programmed and you can’t cheat the machine. Still, doing some things right will improve your chances to win. These are ways to win your free slots no download.
- Make a research on how slot machines work. Perhaps it is your first time in the world of slots; you need to find out how the system works. You may not be able to play effectively until you understand the rudiments of free slots machine online.
- Consider RTP and volatility of slots. RTP and volatility are good determinants of winning in gambling machines. Your choice game must have a high RTP and a good variance.
- Choose the right slot. Gambling machines are different from each other in winning potential. You must choose the best ones with a good game and a winning opportunity.
- Use bonus features. You must ensure you take advantage of every bonus feature available in a game. They are your best option to increase your chances of winning.
- Max bet is not always the right choice. Don’t be too eager to win big, thereby using the max bet. Start with a smaller bet and possibly try a max bet when you have some confidence to win the game with ease.
- Select the right gaming site and online casino. The influence of the platform you are playing on is equally not small. Choosing a fair online casino is instrumental to winning and your overall gaming experience.
- Try the free slots before playing for real money. You must master free pokies before you get your hand on real money play. The free version should be your prep for a real money game.
- Know when to stop for later. Learning when to stop your game is the best strategy in gambling. You must learn to stop and be okay later as and when due.
How to Choose Free Slots No Deposit
A simple online search will present you with lots of options in free slots. Since you don’t have all day to test every title, you must know how to choose the best game. Below are things you must do to choose the best free slots online with no deposit. These steps are important to create an excellent gaming experience. You must strive to know the following.
- Find out about the paytable. Paytable of pokies displays all symbols and their respective values when you land 3 or more of a kind on the reels. Modern tables also include bonus information and how to activate them.
- Know the winning combinations of certain slot. You must identify symbols that make winning combinations. Likewise, you must know how many of these symbols are required to have a win.
- Best free slots should be optimized for mobile devices. Find out about free slots that are mobile responsive. You don’t want to struggle with a game that is not playable on your handheld devices.
- Know the special features of slot. Special features are of great importance in free slots online. Check if the game supports or integrates special features.
- Try different slots and pick the best. Someone else’s best game might not be too good for you. Hence, you must try out different gambling machines and select your most preferred game.
- The best slot has a regular win. Don’t go for pokies where you can only win once in a lifetime. The best slot must provide a regular and consistent win for its players.
- Play slot tournaments. Playing slot tournaments is a good way to enhance your game playing ability. You will have the opportunity to compete with other players, which may encourage you.
Free Slots Australia
Gambling in Australia is not outrightly permissible. The central government does not legalize gambling. States are given prerogative to license gambling and regulate the activity as much as they would like, including online slots Australia. You may find certain states with online casinos in Australia but many Aussies embrace offshore casinos.
Free slots are permissible across provinces in Australia. You can choose to play a free slot without breaking the law. Popular software developers like Aristocrat, IGT, and Ainsworth are based in Australia. Popular titles Lightning Link, Where is the Gold, and More Chilly are traceable to Australia.
Free Slots New Zealand
Just like Australia, New Zealand also does not outrightly legalize gambling, including online slots NZ. Certain casinos are legally certified to offer online casinos to players under strict regulations. There is a gambling commission responsible for monitoring activities of online casinos. Once it detects an unfair game or an act against the law, the license of such a casino can be revoked.
Free slots are permissible in New Zealand without restrictions. You can use websites that provide best slots NZ for free and play any game of your choice. In New Zealand, popular software developers like BetSoft, NetEnt, and PlayTech. Some popular free slots New Zealand are Wizard of Oz, Bonus Bear, and Monopoly.
Problems of Free Slots Games Online
While playing free slots games online, you may experience certain technical problems. These issues can arise as a result of many factors. It might be a result of the device used, network, or an internal issue on part of the providers.
One of the most prominent problems is game freezing. People with a poor network connection usually experience this issue. Inability to load games or apps is also a common problem peculiar to all devices.
Online Slots are Freezing
While playing your free slot online, you may experience freezing of games occasionally. This kind of issue arises when there is a low-quality network connection. To play pokies online, you may need to use a strong 3G or 4G connection. Try the following remedies if you are experiencing online slot freezing:
- Try to switch to a stronger network connection or visit an environment with a stable connection.
- Try to exit and revisit the game. Some games can start where you have just exited.
- When you experience same thing after performing the first two tasks, try clear cookies and temporary files.
Certain Slot Machines Don’t Work
You might experience technical problems where certain free slots machine online find it difficult to load. Such problems arise due to network connection, memory space, or incompatibility of browsers. If you are sure it is not a network issue, you may need to see if your device storage is full. Try the following approaches to resolve the issue:
- Reload the web page. This option should resolve the issue if it is a connection problem.
- Clear browser cache to see if the problem is due to memory space.
- You can attempt to use a new browser. It is advisable to use either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
- Try to reload or refresh your PC. This action can also help resolve the game’s inability to load.
The App Doesn’t Work
When you use slots apps, you may also face some difficulties making them work. This might occur as a result of outdated apps or phone issues. It might be a temporary loading issue if you see a black screen lasting a few seconds. A simple close and reopening free slot apps may solve the problem. The following remedies are applicable:
- Try closing the app and reload. You will identify any problems with the app or your device.
- You can try to reboot your device. This option will reset the phone to normal and ensure the app is better optimized.
- Try to uninstall the app and reinstall. You may also choose to update the app from your app store.
Can’t Connect to Online Casino
Inability to connect to an online casino can also be an issue in your attempt to play free pokies online. This is a network problem most times but you must be sure if it is from your end. Try to connect to other sites. If it goes through, it means the casino is either going through an update or something else. And if you can’t connect to other sites still, try the options below to resolve issues.
- Try checking your network connection to ensure it is set up.
- Check the router and try to reboot. You may also need to check if the cable modem is fitted.
- Check out another casino site with the same connection. This act will help determine if the site is not available.
Why should I try free slots without downloading?
Free slots no download helps you play games without making deposits or downloading any app. It is a good way to have fun and master your slot game playing.
Can I get casino bonuses playing free slots?
Casino bonuses are available to players who play for real money only. Since you are not making any deposits while playing free slots, you cannot receive casino bonuses.
Where can I play free slots for fun?
Many online platforms offer slots for fun only. You can use PokiesMAN site to play a wide range of free slots and there are reviews to help you there.
Can I play free slots no download no registration on the PokiesMAN website?
Yes. PokiesMAN website gives you a chance to spin the reels of popular pokies from top software developers for free.
Can I win real money playing free slots?
You cannot win real money while playing free slots since you didn’t make a deposit to play it.
Can I start playing free slots and then switch on the real money slots?
You cannot play free games and switch to real money play. You will have to end your session in free slot and open another game in a real money section.
Are there any tricks to win free slots?
There are simple strategies to follow to win in a free slot no download. You need to master your game and take advantage of bonuses and special features.
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Local Authorities’ growing use of companies to manage property acquisitions could impede transparency and accountability, research by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism suggests
Local authorities are refusing to let the public access key information on how their money is being spent, research by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism has found.
The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (LAAA) gives citizens and journalists the right to inspect the accounts and related documents of councils, police, fire and other local authorities, and to object to them if they believe something is amiss. It is an especially important right at a time when public bodies are under unprecedented financial pressure.
However, when Bureau journalists and volunteers attempted to exercise that right, some authorities withheld or heavily redacted the information. There was often little evidence that the public interest had been considered and no way of challenging the decision short of a costly court battle.
In one case, the Bureau was prevented from reading a contract because a council officer believed the company involved would sue. Another council refused access to the accounts of a company it had set up to manage a large property portfolio, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Duncan Hames, director of policy at Transparency International UK, said: “It’s critical that the public and press are allowed access to key documents about the finances of local authorities to ensure there is no place to hide for the misuse of public money.
“The law is clear that this financial information should be out in the open, so it is imperative that those failing to comply do not continue to withhold it from public scrutiny.”
To test the law, Bureau Local volunteers submitted requests to nearly 50 local authorities asking to inspect documents — such as contracts and invoices — relating to the use of private consultants during multimillion-pound property deals, a subject the Bureau is investigating.
Some authorities gave only restricted access to the information, or refused altogether, often on grounds that releasing the information could cause financial damage to the councils and their business partners.
Haringey council provided a contract they had with property developers but it was heavily redacted. This is permitted if the information is considered commercially sensitive. When asked for the redactions to be reconsidered, the council insisted there was no remit to do so under the Act.
West Sussex county council, which has tens of millions of pounds in investment properties, completely refused to release copies of contracts relating to property consultants for fear of prejudicing commercial interests.
Other councils asked the companies in question for permission before deciding to provide — or not provide — copies of invoices and contracts.
A council in the north of England provided a large number of invoices but declined to supply contracts because, its finance director explained, one of the companies had a history of taking legal action against local authorities and the council could not afford to be sued.
Some local authorities have set up companies to provide services and, in some cases, to oversee property acquisitions. The Bureau’s study suggests the growing use of these companies could impede transparency and accountability, because they do not seem to fall under the LAAA.
The Bureau submitted a request to inspect documents relating to property consultants used by Ashford council in Kent. In response, the authority said it did not own investment properties and so had not paid for any external advice. Instead it said that the properties in question, worth £27 million, were owned by A Better Choice for Property Ltd and that the company was not subject to the LAAA – even though it is entirely owned by the council.
The council later confirmed its company had used property consultants but would not disclose the fees because they were “commercially sensitive”.
Several local authorities — including Essex, Liverpool and Woking councils — simply ignored or failed to comply with requests to inspect their accounts.
PJ White, the volunteer in Essex said: “If councils are filling gaps in their budgets by investing millions in property acquisition, council-tax payers need to know the details. It is deeply worrying if a large authority like Essex thinks it can speculate without scrutiny.”
Many councils also had more rudimentary obstacles for the public to overcome. Councils are required to advertise that their accounts are open for inspection, but some posted these notices on obscure sections of their websites. Others did not include contact details. Some requests ended up in the hands of council staff with no knowledge of the LAAA.
Some of the issues might be explained by how few people are making use of the law. In 2015-16, the 11,000 eligible public bodies received 65 inspection requests. Several of the Bureau’s volunteers were told they were the first people to ask to inspect their authority’s accounts for decades.
Joseph Timan, a journalist who took part in the project, said: “I believe there is a general will to cooperate but the councils were simply unsure about what their exact obligations are.”
Despite the flaws with the legislation, some volunteers were able to obtain information on what councils are paying consultants to make multimillion-pound property investments.
Buckinghamshire county council provided a copy of a letter which showed it had contracted property consultants Carter Jonas to find and acquire investment opportunities on the authority’s behalf. The council later confirmed it had paid Carter Jonas £840,391 in relation to the purchase of investment properties, from 2017 to 2019.
Other documents obtained show property consultants are actively pitching potential investment opportunities to councils, which the Bureau has found have effectively unlimited access to low interest finance from a government lending organisation.
Spelthorne borough council, which has borrowed £1 billion to spend on property investments, provided copies of contracts it has with the consultants Cushman and Wakefield. According to the documents, the company’s responsibilities included the “identification and procurement” of properties and “promoting Spelthorne borough council as the most credible buyer”.
Another invoice showed that the real estate agency Colliers International was paid almost £240,000 for its role in the £19.8 million purchase of a car park by Leeds city council in March this year. The decision to buy the car park was made under what is called “delegated authority”, meaning it was made by council officials behind closed doors.
In total Bureau Local volunteers obtained invoices or contracts relating to 22 property consultants used by 18 local authorities.
The volunteers also used the inspection powers to investigate other subjects. Reporter Tom Bristow successfully requested information from Norfolk county council about compensation payments paid out following the construction of a dual carriageway and blogger John Brace obtained documents which showed Merseyside Police had withdrawn cash totalling £76,461 during five trips to a branch of HSBC.
The government has announced an independent review into the transparency and quality of the financial information published by local authorities, which will focus specifically on the Local Audit and Accountability Act.