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From above it looks like any other river.
But up close, the Marokopa River through Ruawai Farm in Te Anga is exceptionally clear.
Data collected by Waikato Regional Council shows the water quality is some of the best in the region.
The river rates particularly highly for macroinvertebrates - tiny creatures without backbones such as insects and worms. The more of those, the healthier the water.
David Carey - with his wife Claire and their two adult sons Michael and Craig - own and manage Ruawai Farms. One is a drystock unit which David has farmed and lived on for more than 30 years. The second, adjacent, property is a dairy farm which Michael manages.
Water monitoring began in 2002 with the Waikato Regional Council monitoring 50 sites across the region which are used to report ecosystem health, giving a final Macroinvertebrate Community Index score of MCI.
"A score of 134 is the highest and that's generally taken in the bush where rivers comes out of the bush," David said. "When we started in there, we were probably 112 or 114 which was still a good rating. In the last two years we were 130.
"Last year we were 132. So that's not on clarity, that is on the aquatic life within it, and the aquatic life in here is probably perfect. You can't get it better."
The MCI score of 132 is considered "excellent" and usually occurs in water with less pressure from nutrients, intensive land use, lower temperatures and erosion.
But the Careys say their approach to farming helps too. They're organic, have an extensive planting programme and have fenced roughly 30km of wetland and riverbank to keep stock out.
"Up until 15 years ago, we had sheep and cattle and they grazed right up to the river. Since then we have had poplars and native trees come up," David said.
They also have an advantage because upstream is bush and forestry, so the water is already very healthy before it gets to them.
Craig Carey said the move to organics was prompted about 11 years ago when there was growing public concern about sustainable farming practices.
"We saw issues around water quality and, instead of sitting back complaining or letting things happen, it was easier to start early and do a bit each year," he said.
"We are actively trying to farm in a more environmentally sustainable, all-round ethical manner, in line with the growing concerns raised by the general public.
"Organics is ideal in this regard as it is a return to a far less intensive and more sustainable style of farming with any 'old' harmful practices removed as well."
The Careys blame poor farm management and understanding in yesteryear for the current water quality crisis.
"This generation of farmers that own dairy farms are paying a massive cost towards cleaning it up from what's happened in the past," David said. "Rightly or wrongly, that's the rules and it's the determination of the farmers that is going to do it.
"On our two farms here, we have spent $420,000 to date on fencing, bridges, planting and effluent systems, and everything like that so it's not a small amount.
"We were one of the first farms in the Waikato to install a solids separator and built an effluent capture pond of immense size to ensure we never have an issue with overflow or flooding into waterways," Craig added.
The family has planted around 10,000 trees and plants on their property with plans for another 1000 per year.
"I pick a lot of them up," Claire said. "It's all very casually done."
The Carey family is part of a growing movement of farmers around the country working to restore and protect the environment. They recommend going further than regulations suggest.
"Even your drains along your farm - they don't require fencing but it's a good thing to do, to fence off drains and plant trees along," Craig said. "It all helps keep the main river quality so much better."
Ruawai Farm is around 900 hectares with 850 cattle, meaning a much lower stocking rate than many other farms - less than one animal per hectare. But being organic presents its own problems.
"The biggest issue of organic farming is you can't use herbicides, and our two biggest problems are gorse and blackberry," Craig said. "So we have to make a decision, in some areas if it's too steep to get machinery onto. We either have to revert back to gorse or at some stage plant trees on it to kill out the gorse."
Putting the environment and the animals first is an ethos which is at the centre of their farming practice and it's paying off, not only with better water quality, but also to their bottom line.
"It's important that your customers know you're producing a product ethically and that you're doing a good job looking after it," Craig said. "And personally, we just feel it's important to leave the land in a better situation than what it was."
Waikato Regional Council has specific advice for farmers:
• Putting a fencing setback ensures stock are kept out of waterways, thus reducing nutrients entering the system.
• Planting promotes increased stability of stream banks and lowers water temperatures which supports native fauna
• Plants filter nutrients out of runoff
• If all landowners along an entire length of waterway were to undertake fencing and planting, we would be more likely to see improvements in stream health.
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Make a statement in a stunning fashion ring. Stack with other styles for extra impact or wear alone for a refined addition to your ensemble. This ring features a pink stone wrapped in a rose-gold-toned wire.

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A couple of days ago, this turned up in the mail:
Now, you have to understand how exciting this was for me. I’m trying to find an analogy here. Mmm….the first time I made out with a girl? Well, I’m not THAT much of a nerd, but close. For a start, I haven’t owned a straight key in about 15 years, and the ones I owned in the past weren’t of very high quality. My last key was a cheap practice key, and I only had a few on-air QSO’s with it. So…….this was going to be my first decent straight key. Secondly, seeing this key in the flesh is a bit like seeing your favorite celebrity in person. You’ve seen them in magazines and on TV, and you can’t quite believe that they are really in front of you. Well, I haven’t seen the KK1 on TV, but I’ve seen it plenty in magazines and online and have been considering it for a while now. I was thinking that for the main station key, perhaps I need something a little larger and heavier, but my ham budget is limited. Doug Hauff, the chief bottle washer at American Morse Equipment told me that it didn’t need to be held down while operating, so I thought that perhaps this little key was going to be substantial enough to be the main key while using my FT-817 at home, as well as while on portable operations.
Ordering is a breeze. You click the appropriate button on Doug’s website, pay by Paypal, Paypal send you an acknowledgement of your payment, and that’s it. A couple of days later the above package turned up in my mailbox.
Here’s what I got when I opened the packet:
On opening the outer plastic pack, here’s a look at what’s inside:
I like the fact that instead of including an assembly manual, Doug points you to his website, which has a downloadable pdf file with complete assembly instructions. This is really the way to go.
Before doing anything, I spent a good 15 minutes looking the parts over, and in particular, marveling at how well machined the aluminum base, operating lever and other parts were. It’s a pleasure to look at well made parts like this, so I did. I had a good look at everything before proceeding.
I emptied the parts into the lid of a Quaker Oats box. The lid has a small lip that prevents small washers, screws, springs etc from escaping. Lots of things you could use here. An egg carton would work also:
I eat a lot of oatmeal, so it’s nice to find a use for the lid before I toss it. I’m thinking I should get back into building crystal sets so that I can use the cylindrical card oatmeal containers for winding coils on.
Although some owners spend quite a bit of time polishing and buffing the aluminum base and brass parts of the key, as well as performing other customizations, such as fixing a knob to the paddle, the only thing you do need to do before assembly is to deburr the clevis (it’s the two vertical “posts” sticking up out of the aluminum base). I used a fine file; you can also use fine sandpaper or a small pocket knife. Only a light touch is required here, so go easy on it; it doesn’t take much.
I won’t say much about the assembly. The instructions are detailed and straightforward to follow. Anything in the instructions that doesn’t make immediate sense to you will most likely become apparent after looking at the pieces and the photos in the instructions. I only had one slight uncertainty during the assembly process, and that was the following instruction:
“Locate the 4-40 x 1/2 ground end machine screw. There are two ½ inch screws, the smaller is the 4-40; you can easily see the ground end.”
The other 1/2 inch screw, according to the parts list, is a 6-32 x 1/2. Well, the problem I had was that both my 1/2 inch screws looked exactly the same. The pitch was the same and the ends both looked the same. Although the ends of both my screws were ground a little, but as this screw is going to be used as the electrical contact for the key, I think that perhaps the end was supposed to be ground smoother than it actually was. Anyway, the thread on the screw fit the thread in the hole easily, so I went ahead with the assembly, deciding that if I had problems further down the road, I would contact Doug for a replacement part.
I had one extra part – an extra #0/1 washer. No problem. I’d rather have one part too many than one too few.
The assembly didn’t take long, at the end of which, I had this:
Yours could look even more beautiful if you want to polish the main parts. It looks perfectly nice to me the way it is, so for the time being, it stays the way it is. Maybe one day I’ll find myself with a little time on my hands and a can of brass polish to hand.
One more thing before it could be used – a cord and plug. I found an audio connecting cable that had come from Radio Shack and hadn’t been used in a long time. It had a molded 1/8″ jack on each end. I cut it in half, and used one half to make a cord for this key, along with heat-shrink tubing.
Here’s the finished item:
I have never used a straight key that was this small before, and was pleasantly surprised. For the size (approx 1.5″ x 3″ x 1.375″ tall), it is quite heavy, and it definitely stayed put on my wooden desk top while I was keying it. It’s not very apparent from these pictures, but the key comes with 4 clear rubber “bumpers” that you stick to the bottom of the base, and these do a splendid job of keeping the key in place while you’re pumping brass. I also tried it on a tile countertop with no problems, so if you have any concerns about the possibility of a small key scooting all over the place while you’re trying to key your transmitter, I don’t think that’s going to happen with the KK1.
I did at first find it a little unusual using a straight key with a paddle instead of a knob. Some have attached their own knobs; I will most likely keep my key the way it is. I seem to be getting used to it. Having not used a straight key in 15 years, I was disappointed to find that I need to work on my sending in order to develop a more natural rhythm. At first, I wondered if a larger key with a knob would help. It may, but I think that lack of practice is the bigger factor here.
This key was fun to assemble and will be a pleasure to own. For $36 plus shipping you have a straight key that can be used as the main key in your station as well as an excellent key for portable ops too. It’s well made and looks great. I can’t keep my eyes off it. Kudos to Doug Hauff W6AME, and his company American Morse Equipment.
Now please excuse me while I go make a cup of tea and come back to the computer to apply for my FISTS and SKCC memberships!
This news just in: I just heard from Doug that he has turned the 6-32 x 1/2 inch screw into a 4-40 and eliminated the end grind, so I did have the correct part. He just hadn’t made the change in the documentation. You can grind this screw yourself with a piece of sandpaper if you wish; my key is working fine using the screw as supplied.
More news just in: I’ve been using this key for almost a week now and have gotten fully used to using it. I’m pleasantly surprised at how such a modestly sized key not only feels solid and stable on my desk, but also feels natural for sending code. Any shortcomings in my sending are due to operator error, and not to the key. I wholeheartedly recommend this key. Great value for money!


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One of the major roadblocks for discovering drugs against Parkinson’s disease is the unavailability of a reliable animal model for this disease.
“While scientists use different toxins and a number of complex genetic approaches to model Parkinson’s disease in mice, we have found that the sudden drop in the levels of testosterone following castration is sufficient to cause persistent Parkinson’s like pathology and symptoms in male mice,” said Dr. Kalipada Pahan, lead author of the study and the Floyd A. Davis endowed professor of neurology at Rush. “We found that the supplementation of testosterone in the form of 5-alpha dihydrotestosterone (DHT) pellets reverses Parkinson’s pathology in male mice.”
“In men, testosterone levels are intimately coupled to many disease processes,” said Pahan. Typically, in healthy males, testosterone level is the maximum in the mid-30s, which then drop about one percent each year. However, testosterone levels may dip drastically due to stress or sudden turn of other life events, which may make somebody more vulnerable to Parkinson’s disease.
“Therefore, preservation of testosterone in males may be an important step to become resistant to Parkinson’s disease,” said Pahan.
Understanding how the disease works is important to developing effective drugs that protect the brain and stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Nitric oxide is an important molecule for our brain and the body.
"However, when nitric oxide is produced within the brain in excess by a protein called inducible nitric oxide synthase, neurons start dying,” said Pahan.
“This study has become more fascinating than we thought,” said Pahan. “After castration, levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and nitric oxide go up in the brain dramatically. Interestingly, castration does not cause Parkinson’s like symptoms in male mice deficient in iNOS gene, indicating that loss of testosterone causes symptoms via increased nitric oxide production.”
“Further research must be conducted to see how we could potentially target testosterone levels in human males in order to find a viable treatment,” said Pahan.
Other researchers at Rush involved in this study were Saurabh Khasnavis, PhD, student, Anamitra Ghosh, PhD, student, and Avik Roy, PhD, research assistant professor.
This research was supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health that received the highest score for its scientific merit in the particular cycle it was reviewed.
Parkinson's is a slowly progressive disease that affects a small area of cells within the mid-brain known as the substantia nigra. Gradual degeneration of these cells causes a reduction in a vital chemical neurotransmitter, dopamine. The decrease in dopamine results in one or more of the classic signs of Parkinson's disease that includes resting tremor on one side of the body; generalized slowness of movement; stiffness of limbs and gait or balance problems. The cause of the disease is unknown. Both environmental and genetic causes of the disease have been postulated.
Parkinson's disease affects about 1.2 million patients in the United States and Canada. Although 15 percent of patients are diagnosed before age 50, it is generally considered a disease that targets older adults, affecting one of every 100 persons over the age of 60. This disease appears to be slightly more common in men than women.
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University of Maryland researchers contribute to historic detection of gravitational waves and light created by event
On August 17, 2017, at 12:41:04 UTC, scientists made the first direct observation of a merger between two neutron stars--the dense, collapsed cores that remain...
Seven new papers describe the first-ever detection of light from a gravitational wave source. The event, caused by two neutron stars colliding and merging together, was dubbed GW170817 because it sent ripples through space-time that reached Earth on 2017 August 17. Around the world, hundreds of excited astronomers mobilized quickly and were able to observe the event using numerous telescopes, providing a wealth of new data.
Previous detections of gravitational waves have all involved the merger of two black holes, a feat that won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics earlier this month....
Material defects in end products can quickly result in failures in many areas of industry, and have a massive impact on the safe use of their products. This is why, in the field of quality assurance, intelligent, nondestructive sensor systems play a key role. They allow testing components and parts in a rapid and cost-efficient manner without destroying the actual product or changing its surface. Experts from the Fraunhofer IZFP in Saarbrücken will be presenting two exhibits at the Blechexpo in Stuttgart from 7–10 November 2017 that allow fast, reliable, and automated characterization of materials and detection of defects (Hall 5, Booth 5306).
When quality testing uses time-consuming destructive test methods, it can result in enormous costs due to damaging or destroying the products. And given that...
Using a new cooling technique MPQ scientists succeed at observing collisions in a dense beam of cold and slow dipolar molecules.
How do chemical reactions proceed at extremely low temperatures? The answer requires the investigation of molecular samples that are cold, dense, and slow at...
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, using high precision laser spectroscopy of atomic hydrogen, confirm the surprisingly small value of the proton radius determined from muonic hydrogen.
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Chinese online learning app Zuoyebang raises $750M – TechCrunch
U.S. investment firm Tiger Global and Hong Kong-based private equity firm FountainVest Partners led the six-year-old startup’s Series E financing round.
The announcement today further illustrates the opportunities investors are seeing in the online education sector in Asia.
In March, Yuanfudao said it had secured $1 billion in a financing round led by Tencent and Hillhouse Capital.
Reuters reported earlier this month that Zuoyebang could be valued at $6.5 billion in the new financing round.
According to research firm iResearch, the online education market in China could be worth $81 billion in two years.
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The Gorgeous New Collection of Bridal Accessories from Cloe Noel Designs
Good morning lovelies! Today, I am pleased to be sharing with you the latest collection of glamorous new bridal accessories from Chic Vintage Brides much loved sponsor Cloe Noel Designs (if you’ve not come across the name before, you can read more about this glamorous bridal accessory brand here) Featuring a pretty blush wedding dress and showcasing the romantic pieces for Spring 2015, there is much to love about this shoot.
Founded in 2010 by lovely designer Kim Ortiz, Cloe Noel Designs pieces combine gorgeous hand selected vintage brooches and rhinestone beaded trims creating one-of-a-kind designs that are full of sparkle for brides & bridesmaids. Each hand-crafted piece is made, with attention to detail in Kim’s studio, using the finest vintage crystal treasures; and are perfect for any of you wanting that touch of vintage glamour with a dash of modern day elegance.
The newest collection focuses on bridal pieces and includes stunning statement cuffs, beautiful lace clutches with exquisite embellishments, and showstopping hair accessories. Here’s a little something from the talented lady behind the designs, Kim, about this her latest offering. “The Spring 2015 collection is called “Vintage Glamour”. The pieces are designed with gorgeous hand selected crystal and rhinestone elements that create a lot of sparkle with a modern flirty romantic edge.” Sound perfect don’t they? Take a look and if you like what you see, don’t forget to pop across to Kim’s shop!
These designs are just from Cloe Noel Design‘s latest collection, you can see more of Kim’s pieces on her website at www.cloenoeldesigns.com or on the Cloe Noel Designs Etsy store. You can also keep up to date with the latest collections and news by following on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.
Oh and of course keep an eye out here on Chic Vintage Brides for you are sure to see more of Kim’s glamorous bridal accessories and jewelry here soon!
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The Tulsa Race Massacre, taking place one hundred years ago today, is being discussed now more than ever in various media. One attempt to present this event in comics is Across the Tracks, a compact book that packs a lot of information. It is part of the imprint, Megascope, within ComicArts, published by Abrams. Megascope is a great way to showcase graphic novel projects that focus on people of color through the prism of speculative and nonfiction works.
This book is a prime example. Writer Alverne Ball and illustrator Stacey Robinson take the reader on a tour marked by tragedy but not without hope and inspiration. In fact, a good part of the narrative is devoted to the marvel that was the original Greenwood community of Tulsa, an all Black community known as The Negro Wall Street. In the span of 58 pages, the reader is provided with great insight into systemic racism as seen throughout American history. It is a straightforward approach that lets history speak for itself.


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Progressive Business Media and Exposition Development Company, Inc. Launch Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo
The tradeshow will debut June 7-8, 2017, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Supported by the American Home Furnishings Alliance
GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 2, 2016) – Progressive Business Media (PBM) and Exposition Development Company, Inc. (EDC) have announced the launch of the Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo (HFMSE), a trade show showcasing solutions for home furnishings manufacturers. HFMSE will be the only trade show of its kind in the U.S. serving the $150 billion home furnishings industry. HFMSE will take place June 7-8, 2017, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The Expo will provide attendees with innovative and timely solutions for their home furnishings business including manufacturing equipment and innovative machinery, warehousing, technology, financial and logistics services.
“Domestic on-shoring of furniture manufacturing has become a real growth opportunity for many manufacturers due to several factors including increased costs for overseas labor, logistics and transportation, as well as the need to shorten lead times in an increasingly customized manufacturing process,” said Matthew Slaine, CEO, Progressive Business Media. “Technology has allowed equipment to create efficiencies that make building and assembling furniture domestically, faster, better and less expensive. Recent research shows consumers will pay as much as 32% more for a custom sofa and 88% want it delivered in less than four weeks.”
“We are very excited to partner with Progressive Business Media to develop a leading show serving the home furnishings manufacturing supply chain. By combining our trade show expertise with PBM’s market leading brands and industry knowledge, we look forward to being able to deliver an invaluable business platform to both buyers and sellers,” commented Stephanie Everett, COO & Partner, EDC. “EDC’s team also has significant experience in various manufacturing and textile industries that will only add to the value of the launch and development of HFMSE,” added David Audrain, CEO & Partner, EDC.
In addition to the exhibitors and demonstrations, HFMSE will feature an education component, sponsored by the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA).
“We are looking forward to providing the education part of the show,” said Andy Counts, CEO of the AHFA, noting that the group is now exploring subjects that will be timely and meaningful to attendees. “It is a natural fit to have AHFA members and Solution Partners Group members exhibiting. We also want to provide education on the regulatory environment and provide some solutions in that area.”
“I am looking forward to helping to build this opportunity for the industry. This is something I know will benefit an ever more complicated global supply chain for the home furnishings industry,” said Kevin Castellani of Progressive Business Media.
For more information on the event or how to become an exhibitor, please visit www.HFMSE.com
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Progressive Business Media, (PBM), is the premier business media and communications company serving the home furnishings industry. It is the parent company of brands including Furniture/Today, Home Accents Today, Home & Textiles Today, Casual Living, Gifts and Decorative Accessories, and HFN. PBM’s brands deliver content and research through print and online channels, as well as live conferences and events. The company prides itself on being part of the various business communities it serves: bringing people together to discuss issues of the day and to deliver meaningful content to the right audience, through the right channel, at the right time. To learn more, please visit www.progressivebusinessmedia.com
Exposition Development Company, Inc. (ExpoDevCo) is owned and managed by partners David Audrain and Stephanie Everett. Audrain and Everett have more than 37 years of experience managing, growing and launching exhibitions. ExpoDevCo produces a number of trades shows and events across North America. To learn more, please visit www.ExpoDevCo.com


text: The owners of nearby Rosie’s Bistro have opened this restaurant serving American and European (Spanish, French, and Italian) dishes. East Coast halibut, bouillabaisse, chicken or veal Francese, and homemade wild-mushroom ravioli are some of the entrees offered. Open every day for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended. MasterCard, Visa, and AmEx only.

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This article originally appeared in Hayo Magazine
When my Lee suggested visiting Key West on our Florida holiday, I wasn’t all that excited. I mean, I hadn’t really heard of the place and didn’t know what was there.
It was only when I discovered its literary heritage, did I get excited. If you’re a book lover, I’d say this one of the most amazing places you can visit. Key West just oozes literary love affairs, starting with Hemingway. His house is in a prime location (and it’s massive!); the man had taste. It’s also fairly cheap to visit; a measly $13 entry and this includes an optional tour from one of the Hemingway house experts.
We walked into what was a blissfully cool building and were treated to the delights of posters, information placard and titbits about Hemingway’s life. There were tokens, quotes, and antique items everywhere, as well as hundreds of cats – maybe not hundreds, but at least twenty or more.
We walked through the different rooms and found a marvellous view of the gardens, the flowers, the cats (yes more cats) and the pool. It didn’t take long for us to make our way back outside amongst the tropical wildlife.
This complete circle finally brought us to Hemingway’s studio – the one place I was dying to visit. It was on the first floor of an outbuilding and didn’t disappoint.
The room was painted a simple white and had been frunished with a desk, a table and a few chairs, a couple of book cases and in the middle of it all was his typewriter.
We couldn’t go in the room, but instead gazed through the iron bars that protected these priceless artefacts from sticky fingers.
We finished touring the house, the studio, the gardens and made our way to the quaint little bookshop filled with Hemingway’s works. It took me ages to decide on which one to buy and in the end, I settled for To Have and To Have Not because something in the blurb mentioned Key West – I always like to buy a book set in the place I’m visiting.
The literary side of Key West doesn’t stop at Hemingway’s house and I believe there are in excess of twenty other literary icons that graced Key West with their presence over the years. If you’re a Hemingway lover then it may be worth a trip to Sloppy Joe’s on Duval Street, a favourite haunt of his.
For those of you wanting to pay homage to Hemingway and other great literature icons, you may be thrilled to discover that Tennessee Williams and Robert Frost both spent time on the island and you can see their homes too. Although, maybe you would prefer to take part in the Hemingway Day Celebration. The choice is yours.
For me, I had a very different mission. On a side street, not far from Duval Street is a little bookshop called Key West Island Bookstore. Going strong since 1973, I was keen to visit the little independent establishment and expand my collection for a second time that day.
From the outside, the store wasn’t anything special, in fact it was easy to miss. I asked for a recommendation for a local author and the woman behind the counter was only too happy to help.
For me, Key West was the most wonderful place I’ve ever visited. It had an amazing culture, beautiful scenery, stunning architecture and the best bit? It had enough literary titbits to keep me occupied for hours.

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Drake Donovan Receives Multiple Honors
November 13, 2007 at 4:20 PM (PT)
Soon after he helped shaped the imaging of the resuscitated CBS RADIO Top 40/MAINSTREAM WTZN (B94)/PITTSBURGH, and helped sign on AMERICAN GENERAL MEDIA Oldies KIQO/SAN LUIS OBISPO for voice-over and imaging, CBS RADIO Hot AC WZPT-FM and Country WDSY-FM/PITTSBURGH Creative Services Dir. DRAKE DONOVAN picked up several awards.
On NOV. 8th, 2007, DRAKE won the award for "Best Station Image Promo" and was named "Best Production/Creative Services Director" in the PITTSBURGH market. It's his third honor in this category in the last four years.
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Ferrari are struggling this season, and that’s putting it nicely. They have failed to get both cars into Q3 on both occasions so far this season, and if it wasn’t for some fortunate retirements up ahead the brilliant skill-set of Charles Leclerc, this could have been so much worse for the Scuderia. In fact, the only thing that seems to be going well for Ferrari this season is the success of their junior drivers in F2, although that might cause a few headaches when deciding who makes the step up to F1 if any.
If we go back to pre-season testing, Ferrari weren’t as dominate as they were the previous season, but as it was testing nobody really sat up and got worried. We all just assumed that they would have to remove the sandbags when the season got underway, and unless they have forgotten to do that, the car is not quick.
The three-teams that went slower in this year’s Austrian GP Qualifying than in the previous race at the Red Bull Ring all had one thing in common, the Ferrari engine in the back. Surely this must be a key reason for how slow the car is, and while going a second a lap slower isn’t something that sounds major, in Formula One that is the difference between winning and finishing last…well maybe just ahead of the Williams for now anyway.
One thing that is helping the Scuderia is their driver line-up. Charles Leclerc has been impressive so far in his short F1 career, but this season is struggling and the car is to blame for that. He dragged the car to second place in the opening race of the season, although he was helped by retirements ahead of him.
Sebastian Vettel is without a seat next season and he is looking like a driver that just doesn’t want to be racing in a Ferrari at the moment. He spun in the opening race before clashing with his team-mate Leclerc in the Styrian GP, causing both cars to pull into the pit lane and retire.
I think Ferrari announcing that Vettel would not be driving for the Scuderia next season has backfired for them. I think the idea there was to get him fired up and wanting to go out with a bang, which he is doing but not in the way Ferrari wanted.
As you can probably tell, I am not a technical expert, but someone who knows a lot more about how F1 cars work at least from an Aerodynamic perspective is Will Earle from Formula Podcast One. He recently hit 1000 subscribers on Youtube and has a brilliant video on his channel discussing why exactly Ferrari are struggling. You can check that out by clicking here.
Leclerc showed why he is the new number, one driver, for Ferrari after the Styrian GP for me, but obviously not with his on-track performance. He come out very quickly after the crash with Vettel and took responsibility. Although looking back at the incident it did appear to be his fault, I think he just wanted to own up and take blame to allow the team to move on and focus on improving the car.
Mattia Binotto isn’t helping things either by lying about the Vettel contract situation, who came out during the Austrian GP weekend and said that there was never an offer on the table for him.
It is pretty obvious that Vettel doesn’t want to be at Ferrari now and is just fulfilling what could be his last big F1 paycheck before he takes a step back from fighting for World Championships unless something dramatic happens over the next few weeks.
Leclerc needs to put a little more pressure on the team to improve. It is a scary thought of going to Ferrari bosses and asking for a faster car, but if he does I think he might just get a little more respect from the team and they might just be more willing into invest into upgrading this car, otherwise, it could be a long few seasons for the Scuderia and the Tiffosi.


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Blavatsky, H. P.
Bonnell, Robert W.
Bowen, Capt. P. G. B.
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Cicero, M. T.
Claterbos, Nel van Weijdom
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Cohn, Rabbi Morton J. (Sep 52)
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Conger, Martha R.
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Darrow, F. S.
Davidson, Robert K.
Davis, Nellie M.
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- "Come See! Theosophic Light on the Qabbalah" (Aug/Sep 06) (review article on Theosophy in the Qabbalah by Grace F. Knoche)
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- "Embodying the Future" (Dec 90/Jan 91)
- "Encyclopedic Theosophical Glossary: Working Manuscript Available" (Feb/Mar 99)
- "Evolution and the Sexes" (Apr/May 95)
- "Exploring the Mysteries of Consciousness" (Apr/May 02)
- "Fiat Lux: Archeology and the Old Testament" (Feb/Mar 03) (Review Article" The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts by Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman)
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- "How Can We Help?" (Jun/Jul 02)
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- "How Do We Know?" (Apr/May 06)
- "The Human Kindness Foundation" by Sarah Belle Dougherty (Jun/Jul 05)
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- "New Light on Human Nature" (Apr/May 94)
- "The Occult Path" (Apr/May 96)
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- "Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men" (Dec 01/Jan 02)
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- "Reflections on 'A Global Ethic'" (Oct/Nov 93)
- "Remembering H. S. Olcott" (Feb/Mar 97)
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I love my Treo. And even though I know I only want it because it's cool, I'm dying for an iPhone. But in this great article on the Movement Vision Lab blog, two grassroots activists push us to examine the social, economic and political context behind cell phones...
This piecereally made me think.
Colby Lenz and Dean Spade from the Sylvia Rivera Law Project argued that cell phones have lots of problematic consequences.
Cell phones are just a new consumer luxury item masquerading as a need. A little over a decade ago we all lived life without them. We survived flat tires, street protests, non-profit jobs, family illness and our social lives without Blackberries and Razrs. Cell phones represent a new level of privatization of phone service. Along with other ways we have punished the poor, pay phones are now on the decline, making access to phones more difficult for people without cash or credit. We have moved from sharing phones (party-lines), to household lines, to individual lines. This means more money for big business. What does it mean that so many people committed to a more socialized politics are giving so much money to the telecommunications industry? What else might we do with that money if we let go of these private status symbols and shared phones like we used to?
True. Like I said, I only want the iPhone because it's cool and, by extension, transfers some of its cool onto me...
If everyone else held a piece of plastic filled with cancer-causing chips next to their head all day long would you? Our friends who use cell phones tell us their ears hurt. Studies worldwide suggest cell phones are linked to brain cancer, research that the phone industry works its magic to quiet or stop. We know very well that we cannot trust big business with our health and the health of our loved ones. What’s convenient now might be very painful later. We want you to live and be well.
I have worried about those Bluetooth things and whether we're all going to have ear cancer in a few years...
Cell phones don’t grow on trees. They are made of plastic, are “disposable” (meaning made to break and be lost) and millions of them are thrown into landfills every week. Coltan, a key material that makes them work, is mined in the Congo under horrendous conditions, resulting in an estimated 3.2 million deaths since 1998, deforestation of the region and birth defects from water contamination. Like all other consumer goods, the people who use and enjoy this luxury are mostly clueless about the extreme exploitation and violence required to create them.
This is really, really bad. Yet another disposible product, this one made from Coltan which might as well make them called "blood phones". Really awful mining practices and devastation.
Bees are the key to our food and our survival. Recent studies found that commercial bee populations suddenly declined 60-70% in the US and scientists theorize cell phone signals as a very possible cause. Scientists have proven that power lines can affect bee behavior and destroy hives and the sudden increase in hive death from cell phone signals may seriously endanger plant life and food sources for bees. While mass-produced crops like wheat and corn are pollinated by wind, some 90 cultivated flowering crops rely mostly on honeybees. According to a Cornell University study, honeybees pollinate every third bite of food ingested by Americans.
Something like one out of every four bites of our food is thanks to bees and all the bees are dying, possibly thanks to cell phones. So soon we'll all be very cool --- and very, very thin...
Cell phones are recording devices used to criminalize people. Buying and using cell phones supports surveillance culture and promotes state violence. Not only can every one of your conversations (whether your phone is next to your ear or off in your bag) be heard and recorded by the telecommunications industry and the state, it can also be used as evidence against you and anyone you speak to. And even if you personally are not targeted, your cell phone dollars support policing, surveillance and imprisonment of criminalized classes of poor people and people of color.
I honestly never thought about this great point before. Anyone seen a payphone lately? That works? If we all need expensive phones to participate in discourse in society, then what happens to those who can't afford them? Are they even further cut off?
Scarcity and insecurity starts at home. The emotional economy of cell phones also concerns us. Capitalism makes us feel insecure and competitive for seemingly scarce resources. The same drive to consumerism and buying cell phones is the same emotional context of fear that drives war. This national-personal insecurity matrix is visible when people buy cell phones because they’re afraid of getting in an accident or being a crime victim and needing to reach the police. It is visible when people feel they have to have a cell phone for their job, to feel professionally important. It is visible when people fear that if they don’t have one, then their friends will stop calling them and they will be disconnected from social life. It feeds capitalist imperatives: every desire must be met immediately and we must always be working and striving and climbing (socially, professionally, etc.) without rest. The mindset of the cell phone is part of our brutal economy.
And a last, final, great point! We buy cell phones to mask our insecurity with consumer goods, rather than confronting and resolving that insecurity. Instead, that insecurity still festers and is exploited by politicians who are telling us to fear Iran more than the lack of Social Security. Insecurity begets insecurity. And shallow consumer goods are a link in the chain.
Okay, so I might not ditch my cell phone tomorrow. But the piece did give me pause. And a lot to think about. I've thought of calling my friends to discuss this but I have to find a pay phone first...
Sally Kohn is the Director of the Movement Vision Lab.


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Digitally remastered edition of this 1979 album from this Soul act featuring Luther Vandross. Recorded jointly in Germany and the USA, Mascara were the creation of Soul legend and Mafia club DJ Chris Hill. A mysterious album See You in L.A features lead vocalists never credited on the original LP sleeve. The vocalists for Mascara are Ula Hedwig, David Lasley, and the aforementioned Luther. Ula was a former member of the Harlettes with Sharon Redd and Charlotte Crosley who used to support Bette Midler. David Lasley was also a supporting singer for Bette Midler, and later Luther Vandross, Luther himself came onboard for the Mascara project having just come off the road singing backgrounds on David Bowie's Young Americans tour and was about to embark on a solo career that would win him worldwide acclaim and platinum album sales. Expansion.
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASETHIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE is dated for reference purposes only as May 2, 2001, and is part of that Lease dated September 27, 1999 together with the Summary of Basic Lease Terms, the First Addendum To Lease, the Acceptance Agreement thereto (collectively, the Lease) by and between AMB PROPERTY, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (Landlord), and SONICWALL, INC., a California corporation (Tenant), and is made with reference to the following facts:A. The Premises currently leased by Tenant pursuant to the Lease consists of 32,256 rentable square feet commonly known as 1160 Bordeaux Drive, City of Sunnyvale, California.B. The Lease Term for said Premises currently expires on September 30, 2004.C. Tenant and Landlord have agreed to expand the square footage of said Premises by 12,584 rentable square feet as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as the Expansion Space.D. Tenant and Landlord wish to amend the Lease on the Terms and Conditions set forth in this First Amendment to Lease.NOW, THEREFORE, Landlord and Tenant hereby agree that the Lease Terms are amended as follows:1. Premises: Article 1.2 is hereby amended to provide for the Expansion Space of 12,584 rentable square feet, located at 155 B-2 Moffett Park Drive, Sunnyvale, resulting in a total of 44,840 rentable square feet.2. Tenants Share: Article 1.5 is hereby amended to mean thirteen and 71/100 percent (13.71%) of the Industrial Center and sixty-one and 37/100 percent (61.37%) of Building B.3. Tenants Allocated Parking Stalls: Tenant has the use of an additional 52 stalls for the Expansion Space for a total of 180 stalls.4. Lease Term: Article 1.3 is hereby amended to provide that the Lease Term for the Expansion Space shall be coterminous with existing space ending September 30, 2004.5. Base Monthly Rent: Commencing May 15, 2001, Article 1.4 is hereby amended to provide for the Base Monthly Rent on the Expansion Space as follows:
May 1, 2001 through and including April 30, 2002: $31,460.00 per month May 1, 2002 through and including April 30, 2003: $32,718.40 per month May 1, 2003 through and including April 30, 2004: $34,027.14 per month May 1, 2004 through and including September 30, 2004: $35,388.22 per month6. Security Deposit: Article 1.7 is hereby amended to provide for an increase in the Security Deposit of $35,388.22 which Tenant has provided Landlord upon signature hereon, for a total of $85,385.02.7. Retained Real Estate Brokers: Tenant is represented by BT Commercial and Landlord is represented by Colliers International for this Lease Amendment.8. Condition of Premises: Tenant accepts the Expansion Space in their as-is condition, with all latent and patent faults, without warranty or obligation on the part of Landlord to provide or pay for any interior improvements or tenant improvement allowances.
9. Continuing Obligation: Except as expressly set forth in this Amendment, all terms and conditions of the Lease remain in full force and effect, and all terms and conditions of the Lease are incorporated herein as though set forth at length.10. Effect of Amendment: This Amendment modifies the Lease. In the event of any conflict or discrepancy between the Lease and/or any other previous documents between the parties and the provisions of this Amendment, then the provisions of this Amendment shall control. Except as modified herein, the Lease shall remain in full force and effect.11. Authority: Each individual executing this Amendment on behalf of Tenant represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to and does execute and deliver this Amendment pursuant to express authority from Tenant pursuant to and in accordance with the By-Laws and the other organic documents of the Tenant corporation.12. Entire Agreement: The Lease, as modified by this Amendment, constitutes and contains the entire agreement between the parties, and there are no binding agreements or representations between the parties except as expressed herein. Tenant acknowledges that neither Landlord nor Landlords Agents have made any legally binding representations or warranties as to any matter except for such matters binding representations or warranties as to any matter except for such matters which are expressly set forth herein, including any representations or warranties relating to the condition of the Premises or the improvements thereto or the suitability of the Premises or the Project for Tenants business.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this First Amendment to be effective as of the date first set forth above.
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Again in October 2018, Suzuki Indonesia had showcased two sporty ideas based mostly on the Ertiga MPV and the Baleno hatchback. The Japanese model not too long ago took the wraps off the Suzuki Ertiga Sport, and now, it’ll reveal the sportier iteration of the Baleno.
The Suzuki Baleno Sport that was showcased on the GIIAS (Gaikindo Indonesia Worldwide Auto Present) 2018 featured a murdered-out all-black look, with a contrasting pink aspect skirts and entrance and rear bumpers. The alloy wheel design was additionally all-new and the tyres had been positively decrease in profile than the usual 195/55 R16 discovered on the India-spec Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS. Nevertheless, the Baleno Sport on the motor present was based mostly on the pre-facelift mannequin.
Sources point out that the Suzuki Baleno Sport for the Indonesian market will likely be based mostly on the facelifts for the Baleno and Baleno RS that Maruti Suzuki launched in India initially of 2019. Which means that it’ll sport a special entrance bumper design with tweaked fog lamp clusters, new LED headlamps and a brand new grille. The interiors might also be up to date with totally different upholstery and the brand new SmartPlay 7.Zero-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Just like the Suzuki Ertiga Sport, the Baleno Sport isn’t anticipated with any mechanical adjustments – the Indonesia-spec Baleno is powered by a 92hp, 1.Four-litre petrol motor that comes mated to both a 5-speed guide or a Four-speed torque convertor automated.
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"Band is a unique activity that I have enjoyed for over forty years. I look forward to making music every day. I am proud to be the director for the Stuart Community Concert Band." Jim LeBon
Meet Our Director, James P. LeBon
Mr. LeBon, a native of Pennsylvania, attended twelve years of Catholic school before enrolling at FSU in 1977. During his time there, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in music education while studying clarinet with Harry Schmidt and Ted Lane, and arranging with Charlie Carter. Mr. LeBon went on to earn his Master’s degree in Music Education in 1993.
After completing his studies, Mr. LeBon worked as a high school band director in northern Florida and southern Georgia for fourteen years before moving to Port St. Lucie nineteen years ago. He taught at Dan McCarty Middle School for eleven years and Southport Middle School for nine years, until recently retiring. Throughout his career, Mr. LeBon's students achieved numerous superiors and excellent ratings, of which he is incredibly proud.
Mr. LeBon is an adjudicator at FBA concerts and solo and ensemble events. He is also an arranger and has his own publishing company, Emperor Music Press, which produces works for marching band ensembles, as well as solo and ensemble pieces. Mr. LeBon and his wife started the company in 2004 to provide quality solo and ensemble works for younger musicians. The company currently has eighty-five pieces on the solo and ensemble list of Florida, sixty-five pieces on the Maryland solo and ensemble list, and eleven pieces on the New York solo and ensemble list.
In his free time, Mr. LeBon plays clarinet and bass clarinet with the Port St. Lucie Community Band and the Stuart Community Concert Band. He is currently playing baritone sax with the Ambassadors of Swing and also plays bass clarinet with the Treasure Coast Wind Ensemble in Vero Beach every June. Additionally, he has experience playing pit orchestra jobs in the local community and is involved in holiday music-making at Holy Family Catholic Church in Port St. Lucie.
Mr. LeBon is quoted as saying, "A band is only as good as its members and that a great band has great players. I think a community band needs to be an adult organization and play music that will attract a mature crowd. Quality literature attracts quality players to the band. A community band has to be fun for its members and a concert draw for the community. It needs to seek out venues where its talents are appreciated and the band needs to be visible in the community.
"Band members need to be recruited and current band members need to bring their friends to rehearsal to take a test drive in playing with a group once again."

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Microscopic, manmade nanoparticles have found their way into almost every part of our daily lives from clothing, to skin care, our cell phones, and even the soil. But how safe are we from ill effects from extensive exposure? And what happens when engineered nanomaterials find their way into the environment? In this program, experts explore emerging areas of research looking to engineer a healthier, safer, and more efficient future.
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"I suppose I'd better be off, then," the shorter man said, doffing his hat. "Ace'll be wondering if she blew up the TARDIS. Again."
The taller, leather-clad one nodded. "You got rid of the query-marked jumper," he said.
"Yes, it did look a bit ridiculous," the shorter man said. "The umbrella should be quite enough of that. Stylish and functional!" He regarded his counterpart a moment.
"Get a grip on yourself, will you, old fellow? Don't do anything rash."
His older self gave him a sad smile. "Already did." The smile was replaced by a grave expression. "You're gonna die, you know."
The smaller man's smile faltered, but didn't vanish.
"Well, I expect so," he said, "after all, here you are!"
To his astonishment, his older self fell to his knees. He could hear him start to sob out, "Why did I... Why..."
He dove into his TARDIS, slammed the door, and started hammering on the controls.
He saw what had happened. In this incarnation, he had an amazing talent for seeing the bigger picture. For manipulating his way to victory.
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Ph.D. student at the University of Texas at Austin.
Joining Dr. David Buss' Evolutionary Psychology Lab Fall 2022.
I am a Ph.D. student studying Individual Differences and Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, where I am a member of Dr. David Buss' Evolutionary Psychology Lab.
My research will build on research started during my MSc in Psychology: Evolution and Culture at Brunel University London, where under the supervision of Prof. David Schmitt, my dissertation conducted some of the earliest primary research investigating the underlying psychological profile of "incels" (involuntary celibates).
I have presented theoretical and empirical work at academic conferences such NEEPS (Northeastern Evolutionary Psychology Society) Conference, the British Psychological Society Male Psychology Conference, and my poster was voted "best poster" at the University of Stirling Evolutionary Perspectives on Culture Conference.
Alongside my PhD, and I contribute as a visiting researcher with Dr. Glenn Geher's Evolutionary Psychology lab at SUNY New Paltz.
I am also a freelance writer with bylines in Quillette and Areo. My work looks at cultural issues through an evolutionary psychology lens and considers the ways in which many aspects of modernity are in tension with our evolved psychology. I have written about topics such as identity politics, racism, and sexual conflict. I have discussed my ideas as a guest on a number of podcasts and YouTube channels.
I have also debated at Universities and festivals around the UK, including the largest debate festival in Europe, the Battle of Ideas.
Check out my current research projects and get in touch if you want to collaborate or just want to chat.
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I will join Dr. David Buss' Evolutionary Psychology Lab at the University of Texas at Austin in the Fall of 2022.
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Graduated with distinction from the MSc in Psychology: Evolution and Culture, where I was part of Prof. David Schmitt's Personality and Culture lab. Under Prof. Schmitt's supervision, my dissertation conducted some of the world's first research into the underlying psychological profile of incels (involuntary celibates).
My guest appearances on different podcasts, including The Dating Economy with James Bloodworth, Two for Tea with Dr. Iona Italia, and the Incel podcast with Naama Kates.
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Incels - short for involuntary celibates - are an online community of men characterised by misogyny and rage, some of which occasionally spills over into the offline world. But why have incel communities sprung up in recent years? And is mainstream dating advice making the problem worse?
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DreamLeague Season 10 returns to color, this time the group stage steps have met a bright spot. There were at least 2 teams that made it to the next round, namely the Tigers team and compLexity Gaming.
Both teams successfully advanced to the next round thanks to perfect nicks with 2 consecutive wins. Then, there are still 2 teams that have the right to advance to upper bracket, but this requires a decisive battle.
There are at least 2 teams that confirm their place in lower bracket, namely Vega Squadron and ROOONS. On the other hand, 2 upper bracket slot remaining will be determined from the match tie-breaker between Na’Vi vs Infamous and RNG vs The Final Tribe.
But for those of you who missed the excitement of yesterday’s match, here is a brief presentation of RevivalTV from the second day’s DreamLeague recap.
Vega Squadron vs Infamous
Heading for the next match, Infamous has packed a defeat as well as Vega Squadron. By determining the team that keeps hope upper bracket, of course the two teams both appear insistent.
This is shown in the first game which presented the same score, namely 42-42. However, Madara’s initiation could not stop Infamous’s defense in the first game. As a result, Timado took a big role with his Terrorblade.
How was the second match? This has not changed much, where the victory was successfully won by Infamous’s fleet.
The reason is, Infamous is now taking advantage of the positive trend from the first win. The pressure received by the Vega fleet was not wasted and succeeded in giving a vast difference in scores, namely 49-21.
With this result, Vega Squadron and his standin, Dendi had to start the playoffs through the lower bracket.
ROOONS vs The Final Tribe
ROOONS is one of the less favored ‘small’ teams. It only contains tier 2 roster from Europe, it has been proven that this team’s game is far below standard.
How come? ROOONS received 4 consecutive crushing defeats at the event made by DreamHack.
Then, the first game of the ROOONS fleet was only able to stretch the game after the score showed 8-20 for the team’s defeat.
Towards the second game, even The Final Tribe team seemed to give no mercy. After having to play for 43 minutes in the first game, the Swedish team ended the ROOONS resistance with a match of only 29 minutes.
Chessie managed to show a beautiful game with Tiny and carry triple kill in area highground. With the battle lost, the ROOONS fleet admitted defeat with a score of 35-13.
ROOONS will accompany Vega Squadron on lower bracket after 2 consecutive defeats.
Natus Vincere vs CompLexity Gaming
After the battle between the teams that lost their opening match, this time the 2 winning teams will decide their next fate. CompLexity will host Na’Vi which is a team with rooster new origin of the CIS.
As expected, both teams were strong. Even the first match took up to 57 minutes with the same score, namely 43-43. However compLexity found the right momentum passing kill 3 Na’Vi players in the top area.
The second match is more likely to be owned by compLexity. Skemberlu even occupies the top kill with 13 via his Bloodseeker. SoNNeikO’s initiation with Chen ended in bad luck and resulted in him receiving death 14 times.
So, teamwipe compLexity Gaming forced Na’Vi to submit to EterenaLEnVy and friends. As a result, Na’Vi had to play against Infamous in order to occupy a position upper bracket.
Tigers vs RNG
One of the most-awaited matches at the DreamLeague Season 10. Two teams that were considered to have the potential to win the official Valve minor event apparently found the champion.
The match ended in a fierce 2-1 with a Tigers win, although RNG forced the game into the second game. The first Tigers game shows a very neat game, even the objective is to prioritize seeing Specter as the hero taken.
A score of 26-14 ended the first match and brought the Tigers as champions. Moving on to the next party, the new Tigers are having a hard time in this game. The reason is, the second game takes up to 87 minutes and is the longest in DreamLeague Season 10.
The combo of Tinker, Weaver with Aghanim plus Terrorblade with his Sunder is able to overwhelm Tigers. With refresh time which is fast, Terrorblade comes without fear with various ways to refill its blood.
Then, the game Tinker and Terrorblade on highground ending the Tigers team’s resistance. A score of 63-58 for RNG ended the second game. The deciding party must be faced by both teams, at least to ensure a place in upper bracket.
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However, the Tigers who appeared neatly showed a beautiful game. This is because the Tigers fleet appeared loose until the game ended in the 49th minute. Ahjit with Ember Spirit is able to lock the movement of RNG players with Searing Chain.
A score of 44-22 which was quite striking ensured the Tigers momentum in the round upper bracket. RNG will host The Final Tribe to ensure a place at upper bracket. Besides that, inYourdreaM which uses the Phantom Lancer is a concern.
This Indonesian player was successfully crowned MVP after his beautiful game without dying. As a result, the former BOOM ID player has made another positive trend in his esports career.
DreamLeague will be back today (31/10/18) with 2 games left tie-breaker. Following are the fixtures in DreamLeague Season 10:
Natus Vincere vs Infamous: 19:30
RNG vs The Final Tribe: 22:30
Can Na’Vi advance to upper bracket? Or will they be conquered again by Infamous powers? RNG will also return to show its struggle against the Swedish fleet, The Final Tribe.

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Ontario’s Health and Long-term Care Minister is calling for a change in how health care costs are scrutinized in light of research showing that a tiny proportion of the Ontario population accounts for a very large proportion of health care expenditures.
“We need to shift our focus” away from line-by-line scrutiny of hospital, drug and long term care spending towards “what we spend on patients,” Deb Matthews, told HealthAchieve, the annual meeting of the Ontario Health Association, last month.
Such a focus will help provide better care, and better value for dollars spent, she said.
Of the province’s 13.7 million people, a mere 1% (about 137,000 people) accounted for 34% of Ontario health care expenditures in 2007, according to a report from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES), which tracked most major health care costs.
To “qualify” to be in the top 1% category, health care expendiitures for each person were at least $33,335 a year. Altogether, the 1% accounted for $7.8 billion of the total spending that year of $23 billion, according to the research.
At the other end of the spectrum, 50% of the Ontario population accounted for about 1% resources in 2007, representing spending of less than $181 per capita.
Such findings are not new or unique to Ontario. Manitoba research from more than a decade ago revealed the same trend, as has research from the United States, and the United Kingdom has been studying how to act on the information. But a spotlight is being directed to the issue because of the increasing emphasis on accountability and the sustainability of health care, as well as changing demographics and the aging of the Canadian population.
Who is in the 1%?
That the most ill people use the most health care resources is appropriate. But this information raises some important questions: who makes up the 1%, can their health care needs be better (and more cost effectively) managed, and if so, where should investments be made or reallocated?
The individuals who make up the 1% vary from year to year—some remain top users of health for a period of time, while some transition out of the category, notes Ken Lam, whose PhD thesis involved a close examination of Manitoba data.
The Ontario data reveal that about 25% of the highest cost patients remain in that category in the following year, according to health economist Walter Wodchis, who was lead author of the ICES report.
Among the high users are individuals at the end of their lives, people with chronic and sometimes multiple illnesses, accident/trauma survivors, and infants with high health care needs. Clearly, “one size does not fit all” when it comes to addressing the needs of this diverse group, notes Lam, who teaches at York University’s school of health policy and management.
“Skewed” use of health care resources exists for all ages, conditions
The ICES research indicates that the vast majority (~80%) of those in the top 1% category in Ontario are age 65 and older. But Lam stresses that although the elderly are often pointed to as high users, the unequal utilization of health care resources is a persistent feature for the elderly and for all other age groups. (Those who are over-65, and are in the top 1% category in Ontario, represent about only 6% of the over-65 age population.)
The “skewing” trend also persists among those with chronic conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, as only a small proportion of sufferers account for a large proportion of health care expenditure, according to research he co-authored.
The health care resource that is most “skewed” towards a small proportion of the population is in-hospital acute care; physician and prescription drug utilization are somewhat more evenly distributed among the population, according to Lam’s Manitoba research, which did not include long term care.
Ontario follows much the same pattern, but also shows that for those over 65 years in the top 1%, the vast majority of expenses are for acute care and long-term care, according to research by Wodchis and others.
Significant structural and funding changes are needed in order to better manage most of the top 1% patients, observers argue. “We’re good at acute care but not good at providing chronic care or home care.” says Jeff Turnbull, chief of staff at Ottawa Hospital and a former president of the Canadian Medical Association. “We need substantive change. Up to now, we’ve just been playing around the edges.”
Acute care is now “default” for chronic care management
The problem goes back to the fact that when medicare was established and public coverage was limited to hospital care, physician services, and in-hospital prescription drugs. Health care money is in dedicated “silos” and reallocation is challenging, Turnbull notes.
Still, a number of initiatives are underway to find ways to better manage and integrate care for high users.
For example Wodchis and colleagues, in a project being funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care, are focusing on finding ways to better address the needs of those 65 years and older in the top 1% category, most of whom suffer from one or more chronic diseases.
Better coordination of care is needed to avoid situations where, for example, a patient with both heart failure and kidney failure may be told to take a lower dose of a diuretic (which reduces water in the body) by the endocrinologist and a higher dose by the cardiologist, Wodchis said in an interview.
One challenge with this approach will be to decide which patients qualify for more intensive case management, recognizing that others with similar care needs may benefit from this approach. For example, if the focus of the intervention is on the highest 1% of health care users, is it acceptable that the next 1% not receive the same services?
The “assess and restore” approach to the elderly
Within Canada, Ontario has the highest rate of alternate levels of care —people waiting in hospital to return home, or be admitted to a retirement homes or long term care facility—according to a 2011 report by Dr. David Walker.
In the report, Walker argued that primary care providers must place a priority on care for the elderly, identify those at risk and actively manage their multiple challenges.
Walker called for an “assess and restore” approach to the frail elderly, aimed at restoring their level of functioning, instead of allowing them to languish in hospital (or elsewhere) while their condition deteriorates.
Along the same lines, long-term care facilities should “focus a portion of their capacity on cyclical, restorative, transitional and respite care programs, while maintaining permanent placement for those with more complex needs,” Walker’s report stated.
Too many of the 1% of high users, such as those with chronic illnesses and people at the end of life, “are forced into the not-useful existing paradigm” of acute care, Turnbull argues. This is an issue being explored by the Canadian Research Network for Care in the Community
Health Minister Matthews appears ready to take action by focusing on those who have high health care needs. In her address last month, she talked about the creation of health networks that will link all the health care providers in a given geographic area who are providing care to individuals with a focus on those using who utilize a high proportion of health resources.
These health link networks would work to ensure that there is one “most responsible provider” for each patient. How these networks would be created and implemented within the current system of healthcare delivery has yet to be elaborated.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The YWCA of Central Alabama displayed the benefits of pre-kindergarten programs to corporate leaders and lawmakers on Friday.
The organization invited corporate leaders and lawmakers into their daycare facility to see first-hand what children are learning.
The event showcased how four-year-olds in Alabama’s Voluntary Pre-K Program learn academic concepts through developmentally appropriate play.
The YWCA hopes lawmakers will begin to expand the program by supporting the first of ten 12-point, $5 million budget increases designated for pre-kindergarten.
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Mission Statement: Inspired by Jewish values and ideals, MAZON is a national advocacy organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.
Who is MAZON?
For more than 30 years, MAZON has been committed to ensuring that vulnerable people have access to the resources they need to be able to put food on the table. MAZON is a leading voice in Washington D.C. on anti-hunger issues, especially those that involve populations or problems that have been previously overlooked or ignored.
Our nation’s public policies have lasting effects on the lives of millions of people. By promoting change through advocacy, MAZON seeks to ensure that our elected officials and policymakers understand and consider the needs of the millions of American men, women and children who struggle with hunger.
What We Do:
Work with policymakers to protect and strengthen federal nutrition programs like SNAP (food stamps) and school meals
Confront emerging issues that might otherwise go unaddressed within the national anti-hunger community
Educate communities across the country about the realities of hunger and what we can all do to end it
Partner with like-minded organizations to promote long-term solutions to improve ongoing challenges
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In addition to engaging in broad-based advocacy to protect and strengthen the vital federal nutrition programs that help people put food on the table each day, MAZON prioritizes its efforts in the following areas:
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Bnai Mitzvah Projects or Volunteer Opportunities offered by the organization for children ages 11 - 13:
MAZON works with individuals to create an appropriate project, but most of their projects involve educating your community, fundraising, or raising awareness of the issue. Examples include: creating a Walk to End Hunger; holding a Hunger Shabbat or Hunger Seder; sharing information about hunger and MAZON in a classroom setting, or something more creative – making a short video, creating an exhibit, etc.; organizing a ‘thon (dance-a-thon, read-a-thon); scheduling an advocacy meeting with your Member of Congress or similar elected, or planning a letter-writing session to a local official. MAZON is there to figure out what’s right for you. (Please note: as an advocacy organization, they don’t have traditional volunteer opportunities that one might find with a direct service organization. They do not have a client-base to which we distribute food, for instance.)
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Blake Bearden drove in a career-best four runs, including a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning, as the Auburn Montgomery baseball team rallied for a 7-6 victory over Thomas University Tuesday.
With the win, the Warhawks improved to 25-15 on the year, while the Night Hawks fell to 19-20 overall.
Bearden recorded three of AUM’s 10 hits, while Shane Turner also had three hits. Hayden Hillyer finished 2 for 4 with a run batted in. Chad Mansmann scored twice and drove in a run.
Nathan Taylor started the game for the Warhawks, allowing three earned run and four hits in 4 1/3 innings. Chad Reeves (5-2) earned the victory by tossing 2 2/3 innings of relief, while Britt Wilson struck out the side in order of the ninth to earn his sixth save of the year. Will Ruffin also threw a scoreless inning.
After falling behind by a run after the home half of the first inning, AUM picked up a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame.


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WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Surefire Medical, Inc. announced today that it has received 510(k) FDA clearance to market the Surefire High-Flow Microcatheter, the next generation of the company's novel infusion technology. The Surefire system is designed to deliver therapy with higher infusion efficiency than conventional microcatheters.
The Surefire microcatheter's unique expandable tip dynamically expands in reverse flow and collapses in forward flow.
Pre-clinical study results presented at the World Congress of Interventional Oncology (WCIO) in June 2011 found that the Surefire Infusion System achieved an average infusion efficiency of 99.1 % compared to 72.8% with a standard infusion catheter.
In addition, an abstract presented by John Louie, M.D. of Stanford University during the 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting for Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) stated, "In chemoembolization patients, completion C-arm CT imaging suggested a pattern of increased microsphere tumor penetration and contrast retention. In short term follow-up, no clinical evidence of non-target embolization was observed."
"Working with key interventional radiologists, our research and development team has created a highly trackable, sleek microcatheter designed to accommodate smaller vessels and selective procedures," said Jim Chomas, CEO of Surefire Medical. "The addition of the Surefire High-Flow Microcatheter will enable physicians to treat more patients with addressable disease."
Since launching in August 2011, the initial Surefire Infusion System has been used in 68 high-volume, top-tier hospitals, primarily in interventional procedures to treat primary and secondary liver cancer.
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Surefire Medical, Inc., based in Westminster, Colo., was founded in 2009 to develop a platform of innovative infusion systems for the interventional radiology market. Surefire's infusion catheters precisely deliver embolic agents through a novel expandable tip that collapses in forward flow and dynamically expands to the vessel wall in reverse flow. The Surefire Infusion System is designed to increase infusion efficiency and minimize reflux. For more information, please visit www.surefiremedical.com.
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Strategies to Achieve Better Clinical Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes and Its Medical Complications
Recent reports show that 30% of individuals with type 2 diabetes remain undiagnosed and a significant number of those diagnosed have glycemia that is poorly controlled. Poor glycemic control and the associated diabetic complications is observed at a higher rate in individuals of color and contributes to health disparities. Advances in our understanding of the clinical management of diabetes and glucose homeostasis has ushered in a new era in the management of diabetes. The National Medical Association Diabetes Seminar will provide health professionals with an up-to-date review of current recommendations regarding screening and treatment strategies for type 2 diabetes.
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Single mom trying to work with an inconsistent father
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I am truly trying my best to work with my child's father. However, I believe there may be better ways to do so.
I know my son's father loves him.
He promises many things and doesn't follow through with them.
He doesn't really ask for many weekend with him even though I do offer and I am totally okay with him taking him. When we do plan for a weekend many times he cancels ask for the next weekend and sometimes this goes on for a month or so. Its frustrating to me because I can't make any plans for my weekend without my son. Do something nice for myself. I know as a mom my plans do revolve around my son. My son always comes first. I do sometimes want break. I currently live with my mom since we split until I can buy a house. I have been trying but the housing market is crazy. So my mom is not typically willing to watch my son unless I have an appointment. Or in serious need of a baby sitter do to illness or something of that nature. I do not get anytime to myself except when he takes my son. However, it is unpredictable and always rescheduling. I know he is irritated when I try to talk to him about the unpredictability. I am not sure how to approach this in a better manner. I am not typically angry when I talk to him about it. I try to stay calm and understand where he's coming from but I do not get clarification. Just short answers that seem irritated as if I am inconveniencing him. I am trying to create a good relationship between the father of my son for my son sake. It is hard I am struggling to keep my feelings aside from our conversation. Is there anything you can suggest to make this transition better for the two of us?


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