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AAA: Drivers support ban on texting
A recent survey of AAA members in Missouri, Southern Illinois southern Indiana and eastern Kansas has found that 92 percent believe texting from behind the wheel is deadly and states should make the practice illegal.
Mike Right, a spokesman for AAA Missouri, said the poll responses seem to reiterate sentiment he's found among others nationwide.
"Based upon the studies I've seen, you're much more susceptible to a motor vehicle accident when using a cell phone while driving," he said. "When you factor in text messaging, that number would certainly multiply because it's disrupting cognitive reasoning and both hands of the driver. And that's unlike using a cell phone, which you still may have control by using one hand."
State Sen. Ryan McKenna, D-Crystal City, is sponsoring Senate Bill 130, which would outlaw motorists from sending, reading or writing text messages while driving. The bill would not apply to those operating emergency vehicles or sending a text message to report illegal activity. If passed, the legislation would take effect Aug. 28.
Missouri State Highway Patrol commercial vehicle officer Randy Tillman of Hayti, Mo., understands the dangers of text messaging while driving.
In November, his 24-year-old daughter, Stefany, sent a text message while driving a Yukon on Interstate 155 in Pemiscot County. Moments later, the vehicle she was driving veered off the road and overturned. Stefany, who was thrown from the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tillman believes the accident continues to raise awareness of the issue.
"I've noticed some newspapers and websites have picked up the story, and I've received calls from people who've heard what happened," Tillman said. "So that's one way it's helping to spread the message about the importance of this issue."
Right said AAA supports Senate Bill 130.
Cpl. Adam Glueck of the Cape Girardeau Police Department said he supports any measure such that would cut down on cell phone use by drivers. While he was unaware of any accidents in Cape Girardeau related to texting, he said some have occurred because of cell phone use.
"I understand there are some important uses for a cell phone, such as for emergency responders," Glueck said. "It's critical for all drivers to be alert, especially near a playground, school or other traffic area. That can be difficult to do when sending a text message."
While Tillman said he would support a ban on texting, "I don't know if that would help since it would be hard to enforce. It's just important not to be text messaging when driving."

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Labor has taken an election-winning lead after the first week of the unofficial election campaign and leads the government 52%-48% on a two-party preferred basis, today’s Essential Report shows.
Labor’s primary vote has risen over two percentage points to 39%, while the Coalition’s vote is down two points to 42%, while the Greens have dropped a point to 10%. The result is the first time Labor has taken a two-party preferred lead since Malcolm Turnbull became prime minister, and comes after a shambolic start to the government’s campaign, marked by confusion over the election date, a desperate effort to head off Labor’s call for a banking royal commission and another leak, this time about budget advertising.
The government’s election strategy has focused so far on first shoring up its defences against Labor on banks, manufacturing in South Australia and multinational taxation, so that it can switch the focus, as it did over the weekend, to a scare campaign on negative gearing and Labor’s union links. Its aim will be to hold off Labor on its weak points and then slowly strengthen its primary vote between now and July 2 off the back of a more aggressive campaign.
Non-Coalition voters are also hardening against the double dissolution election to which the government is now committed, with Labor voters opposing it 38%-32% and Greens voters opposing it 45%-38%. That’s compared to Coalition voters, who back it 62%-15%. That may reflect expectations about the result — and this is where it gets more complex for the Coalition. The Coalition is expected to win by 42% of voters, while Labor is expected to win by just 28%. While there’s a strong element of partisanship in the responses, Coalition voters are much more confident that their side will win than Labor voters.
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However, the view that the government will win, if it holds until election day, might end up helping Labor by encouraging voters to believe they can lodge a protest vote against the government.
The extent of disillusionment with Malcolm Turnbull also emerges on the question of whether his elevation to the prime ministership has made voters more likely to vote for the Coalition. After his ascension in September last year, 34% of voters said he made them more likely to vote for the Coalition, while just 14% said he made it less likely. Now, 23% of voters say he has made it less likely they will vote for the Coalition. That includes Coalition voters (14%, compared to 7% in September) and Labor voters (31%, compared to 16% in September). Only Greens voters now say they’re more likely to vote for the Coalition because of Turnbull compared to September, although that’s a small sample size.
The government also appears to have a problem with how it wants to frame the election campaign. While it has succeeded in drawing voters’ attention to what it calls “union corruption” as a key anti-Labor weapon, voters see corruption elsewhere as a problem as well: 36% believe there is “widespread corruption” in the building industry and 35% in unions, but 40% say there is corruption in politics (a perception not helped by the NSW Liberal Party’s use of the Free Enterprise Foundation to hide illegal donations) and 34% say there is corruption in large corporations.
The government also has its work cut out for it on negative gearing, with voters saying they would support moves to limit negative gearing in the budget 48%-24%, while its rumoured plans to cut corporate tax are strongly opposed, with 57% opposition and just 22% support. Cuts to personal income tax, however, are backed 63% to 19%, and reductions in superannuation tax concessions for high earners are supported 60% to 22%.

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Bend, Oregon may be a small town, but it certainly packs a punch in terms of its unique character and charm. Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Bend is a destination for both adventure seekers and culture enthusiasts alike. From its stunning natural beauty to its quirky local culture, Bend is a town that is sure to capture the hearts of all who visit.
One of the most striking features of Bend is its stunning natural surroundings. Located at the base of the Cascade Mountains, the town is surrounded by soaring peaks, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, and miles of pristine forest. This natural beauty is on full display in Bend’s many parks and outdoor spaces, including the beloved Drake Park, which offers stunning views of the Deschutes River and the surrounding mountains.
In addition to its natural beauty, Bend is also known for its quirky local culture. The town is home to a thriving arts scene, with numerous galleries and studios showcasing the work of local artists. Bend also boasts a number of unique festivals and events, including the Bend Brewfest, the Bend Film Festival, and the Bend Winter Fest, which features ice sculptures, live music, and a polar plunge.
Perhaps the most iconic aspect of Bend’s culture, however, is its love of all things outdoor recreation. The town is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, with endless opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, and more. The nearby Mt. Bachelor ski resort is a popular destination for winter sports, while the Deschutes River provides ample opportunities for kayaking, rafting, and fishing.
For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, Bend also offers a thriving food and drink scene. The town is home to numerous breweries, distilleries, and wineries, each offering a unique taste of the local flavor. Local favorites include Deschutes Brewery, Bendistillery, and Volcano Vineyards.
Of course, no trip to Bend would be complete without a visit to the iconic Old Mill District. Once the site of a bustling lumber mill, the district has been transformed into a vibrant shopping and dining destination, complete with a scenic riverfront park and stunning views of the Cascade Mountains. Visitors can shop for everything from outdoor gear to artisanal chocolates, sample local cuisine at one of the district’s many restaurants, or simply take in the sights and sounds of this lively hub of activity.
All in all, Bend, Oregon is a town that truly has it all. From its stunning natural beauty to its quirky local culture, there is something for everyone in this charming Pacific Northwest destination. So whether you are an avid outdoor enthusiast, a lover of the arts, or simply looking for a unique and memorable vacation experience, Bend is a town that is well worth a visit. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, grab your hiking boots, and get ready to bend it like Oregon.

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Legend has it that it was Goddess Parvati who created the cashew fruit.
She never understood why it was only the Gods who had been granted the right to create. The cashew was her challenge- proof that Goddesses could create even though they had not been given the power to do so.
Unfortunately, in her quest to create the perfect fruit, she forgot the seed, and hastily stuck it on when she realised her oversight.
So there the cashew nut hangs- exposed to the world. A fruit, which makes up in uniqueness what it perhaps lacks in perfection and harmony.

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well all bearings are allowed a certain amount of play. you need to determine exactly what is moving and making noise. hold the side of the cv join that goes into the t case and move the ds up and down. if there is play then it may only be that u joint and you would be good to go. if there is no play then its only the bearing. check with a place like aamco or something for a better price. shop around at reputable places. most good shops will give you a warranty also. but a bearing replacement is definitely something i dont suggest you do yourself.


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Welcome to another Friday New Releases and this week is a biggie. Why? Because Taylor is finally releasing her long awaited new album. I put it at the top because it will be the most played album in our house (I have two girls that love her). But don’t fret! There is plenty of other releases for everyone. I have a ton of rock records that I can’t wait to spin and they are highlighted in Blue. I hope there is something for you. Enjoy!
- Taylor Swift – Reputation – (Big Machine): Get ready because the old Taylor is DEAD!! This is a new Taylor Swift and from what I have heard so far, I would agree. Taylor is reinventing herself now with each new release and I don’t see it as a bad thing. At least for me, the new songs are more interesting than the prior songs. I actually might like this new direction. We will see as I will definitely hear it enough to become familiar with it.
- Sweet & Lynch – Unified – (Frontiers Records): Now here is where I will begin. Michael Sweet & George Lynch were brought together by Frontiers Records as one of their special projects and usually they end up as a one time deal, thankfully, this one is not. We are now given a second release and they are touring. Maybe this will last a little while. I always need more rock & roll.
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Welcome to the last Friday of October and the last set of new releases for the month. Halloween is coming up in a few days and maybe there is something on here that will be a treat for you…or maybe you buy it, it sucks and then it is a trick…either way I hope there is something for you. The ones I am interested in are highlight in Blue.
- Stereophonics – Scream Above the Sounds – (Stereophonics / Parlophone): These Welsh boys are back with another new album. After 20 years together, they haven’t missed a beat. They are on a steady diet of one new album every two years and without fail, he were are with their latest. If you don’t know them, check them out and see why they are top of my list this week.
- Red – Gone – (Provident Label Group): This Christian metal band is straying from their Christian roots with this album and delivering a mainstream rock record. They even do a Sia cover on the album. This could be interesting. I will definitely cue this one up as well,
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Welcome to October and of course, I have a list of new releases for you to check out. There are definitely some I am getting this week and I will talk about those as they will be highlighted in Blue. There are not a ton, but hopefully you will find something. I know I have.
- Whitesnake – Whitesnake (30th Anniversary Edition) – (Parlophone Records): Duh!! No Brainer!!! I can’t believe it has been 30 years since this album was released. I have it on Vinyl, but I want this CD see. With classics like “Still of The Night”, “Here I Go Again” and “Is This Love” you can’t go wrong with this one. The only downside is the Super Deluxe Edition, which I ordered, is on hold until October 27th. Oh well, still can’t wait to get ahold of it.
- The Darkness – Pinewood Smile – (Canary Dwarf Ltd): The glam metal band that glorifies the excess of 80’s rocks brings us their new album. After 5 albums has the schtick gotten old? We will see.
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Welcome to the last Friday New Releases of the month. There are too many new releases this week and no way to even come close to listening to it all. There a handful I will attempt to get to and those will be highlighted in Blue, but doesn’t mean there aren’t others on this list I don’t want to hear. I have to some way prioritize the listening choices. I am sure there is something on here that you will find exciting. Let me know what you are interested in getting.
- Shania Twain – Now – (Universal Nashville): Oh Shania, how we have missed you. Back with her first album in 15 YEARS!!!. I have heard a couple songs off the album and haven’t been overly impressed so I am little worried about this one. My wife and I enjoy Shania and went saw her in concert about 2 years ago and we also had “From This Moment” played at our wedding. As a result, I will give this a listen despite my hesitations.
- Black Stone Cherry – Black to Blues EP – (Mascot Label Group): The Southern Hard Rock band is bringing us a little EP to hold us over until their next album…I am so cool with that. They don’t seem to ever disappoint and I could use a good old rock album about now.
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Lifehouse has been around since 1999 when they were known as Blyss, but it was their debut album under the name Lifehouse in 2000 that made them stars. The album was ‘No Name Face’ and the song was “Hanging By a Moment” that brought them to my attention. They have quietly been releasing albums ever since and now have 7 studio albums.
I think part of my enjoyment of the band is due to Jude Cole. One of my all time favorite albums is by him called “A View From 3rd Street”. Jude has been producing and writing songs with them for most of their career (around 2005) and that has shown through in the maturity of the songs and albums.
They finally released a greatest hits compilation back on July 14th, 2017 and it was pretty good as it had 18 tracks. However, it was missing several songs that are better than some of the ones on the compilation. So I figured why don’t I do a deep dive and give you the non-singles I think are the best. I hope you enjoy. They are in no particular order except my #1 favorite song is the last one on the list!
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Thank goodness July is over. The Friday new releases were limited during July, but things start to pick up in a big way in August. There are some great ones coming out today to get your month started out just right. As I am in the midst of busy season at work, these releases will help get through it. Hopefully there is something for you. My picks are highlighted in Blue.
- DEF LEPPARD – 30th Anniversary Edition of HYSTERIA!!! – (Mercury): It is hard to believe it has been 30 years since this release. Amazing how time flies. This album sounds just as good now as it did back then. It is a classic. With songs like “Women”, “Animal”, “Armageddon It”, “Love Bites”, “Hysteria” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me”, you have the ultimate rock album. There is only one edition to buy for me and it is the full on edition with 5 CDs, 2 DVDs, a couple books and everything you would want. You have to get this!!!! I already have and it will be there when I get home from work.
- The Winery Dogs – Dog Years Live in Santiago & Beyond 2013-2016 – (Loud & Proud Records). Three outstanding musicians bring us their first live album. Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan make up The Winery Dogs and I couldn’t be more excited to grab this. If you haven’t heard them, you are definitely missing out. Give this one a listen!! This should also be waiting on me when I get home!!!
- Kryptonite – Kryptonite – (Frontiers Records SRL): Frontiers Records has a way of bringing people together. This group brings Jakob Samuel (The Poodles), Pontus Egberg (Treat), Robban Back (Moustasch) and Mike Palace (Palace) together to form a sort of supergroup. I really love Jakob Samuel and The Poodles, so anything he does really peaks my interest. Heres to hoping for something special.
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It is Friday yet again and there are even more albums out and ready for you to go buy, stream or do with it as you will. Not a lot this week, but one critical one for my kids. The ones I will check out are highlighted in Blue. I hope there is something for you.
- Katy Perry – Witness – (Capitol Records): After 4 long years since Prism, Katy is back and better than ever…well…maybe not. She has released 3 singles are ready and I have to say I am not that impressed. I only like the first one “Chain to the Rhythm”, the rest have been kind of awful (especially “Bon Appetit”). And I have to mention how awful the album cover looks to me. Not off to a good start. I will still give it a try though, but expectations are now pretty low.
- Lady Antebellum – Heart Break – (Capitol Nashville): Lady Antebellum is back after three years and the members doing a little stuff on their own. They are pure pop country, but I love Charles Kelley’s voice and Hillary Scott’s as well. Put the two together and wow!!
Continue reading “Friday New Releases – June 9th”
My Sunday Song #40 is by Jeremy Camp and it is called “He Knows”. This is the last in this 10 songs all with a Christian message from Christian artists. The next 10 will be a little different. They will be 10 of my all time favorite songs. Not necessarily the Top 10, but definitely could be. “He Knows” was the first single off his latest release from 2015 called “I Will Follow”. It went as high as #4 on the Christian music charts.
What does “He Knows” mean to me? Well, it basically means that no matter the troubles or hardships, God knows what I am going through. He knows every pain I am feeling and every struggle I go through. No matter if I stray away, he has compassion and will always welcome me back or he will help me get through my hardships. There have been quite a few over the last year, but when I am ready to reach out for help, he is there to help and to listen.
I will let Jeremy Camp speak to the meaning behind the song for him. Watch the video below if you would like to know.
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For My Sunday Song #39, I chose “Hard Love” by Needtobreathe. “Hard Love” is off their latest album of the same name that came out last year. It is a phenomenal album and you can check out my review by clicking HARDLOVE.
The song has been everywhere lately. It is on the soundtrack to the movie ‘The Shack’ and the song features Lauren Daigle. They have several of the versions of the song featuring other female singers including Andra Day and Serena Ryder. Their Facebook page has been highlighting what Hard Love means to you…the fans. Some great stories so go check it out.
What does Hard Love mean to me? Hard Love for me is marriage and raising your kids. They both require so much work. At times it is so hard, so painful, but at the same time it is so rewarding and so satisfying. No body is perfect and we will never be, but we have to work Hard at it all the time. My relationship with my wife is strong because of all the work we have put in to it and it definitely has been a Hard Love…but so worth it!! Same can go with my kids. No matter how hard it is, seeing them grow into the people they are makes it all so amazing and again…so worth it.
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Written by: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Richard
Produced by: The Verve, Christopher Marc Potter, Youth
Released: Sept. '97 on Virgin
Charts: 20 weeks
Top spot: No. 12
Bittersweet, indeed. Since it used a sample from an orchestral version of a Rolling Stones song, the Verve hit was credited to Jagger-Richards. Ashcroft claimed it was the best song the Stones had written in twenty years.
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Failing to contact your business insurance provider immediately after an accident, not documenting property damage, and admitting fault for an incident can affect your claim amount or whether you’ll be covered at all. Risk comes in many forms for small businesses. Natural disasters, client injuries, and equipment failure can all impact your bottom line. Commercial insurance is essential to managing a small business’s risks. Your general liability insurance premiums will be well worth it if a visitor sues your business over an injury that occurred at your office.
In 2010, with the launch of the Image Net Competition, a vast dataset of about 14 million labeled images was made open-source to inspire the development of cutting-edge image classifiers. This was when Deep Learning technology got it’s a real breakthrough and since then there’s been no looking back for advancements in this field.
Medicare Rights now has a flier with information about Medicare coverage and coronavirus.Congress passed legislation (H.R. 6201) that would waive all beneficiary cost sharing for coronavirus testing and the associated doctor’s office visit. The President is expected to sign the bill soon. Early Saturday, March 14, the House passed legislation (H.R. 6201) that would waive all beneficiary cost sharing for coronavirus testing and the associated doctor’s office visit. A Senate vote is expected soon.
The insurance industry continues to be an enabler of innovation. Since its creation three centuries ago, it has become an essential part of the global economy — providing security and resilience to businesses and individuals alike. But the fundamentals of how it operates have barely changed. As we enter a new decade, the industry must reflect the reality of the needs of today’s businesses and society. Large commercial insurers and reinsurers, in particular, have an increasingly urgent imperative to realign their organizations and modify their offerings to include stronger preventive services against new and evolving threats, including climate change and cyber risk. There is a huge opportunity. Our latest NextWave Insurance report reveals that, should the industry act now, an unprecedented growth and profitability spike is within reach. By 2030, we project that large commercial insurers and reinsurers could experience:
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Former AMCN road test editor PAUL young make a surprise guest appearance on the yet to be official named.
While the assembled international media were being driven around the Bruntingthorpe test track in a bus, entertained with commentary by Head of Product Strategy and Industrial Design Mark Wells, we were being shadowed by a motorcycle rider wearing familiar leathers. Former AMCN Deputy Editor Paul Young now works as a chassis development rider for Royal Enfield, and he had been given permission from the very top to provide us with a fleeting glimpse of the bike that will be revealed on Tuesday. As the bus trundled down the 3km straight, Youngy blasted past on the new 650 parallel-twin powered bike, and was gone within seconds. While it was impossible to get a good look at the bike, it sure did sound great.
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Fresh off a career-high 32 disposals against North Melbourne on Sunday, Geelong Premiership player Gryan Miers has inked a new three-year contract extension with the Club, which will see him remain in the Hoops until at least the end of 2026.
The 24-year-old, who plays his 100th AFL game against Essendon on Saturday night, has enjoyed a career-best season in 2023, averaging 19.25 disposals and 1.75 goal assists per game in 2023.
This season, Miers’ role in Geelong’s forward line mix has come into the spotlight, with a league-leading 28 goal assists whilst also sitting in the top 10 for score involvements with 110.
Renowned for his unique, effective kicking style, Miers has become one of the Cats’ most consistent performers this year.
A local Grovedale product, Miers was recruited out of the Geelong Falcons under 18’s program with Pick 57 in the 2017 AFL National Draft.
After an impressive draft year which included a league-leading 50-goal season, a Premiership and an incredible seven goals in the Grand Final, Miers made his debut in Round 1, 2019 against Collingwood.
Miers played 53 consecutive games after debuting before fibula fractures interrupted his 2021 season.
Despite a delayed start to his 2022 campaign due to a syndesmosis injury, Miers managed to build form and consistency throughout the season and was deservedly rewarded with his first AFL Premiership last season.
Geelong Cats Head of List Management Andrew Mackie said the Club was thrilled to see Miers commit for another three years.
“Gryan is part of a very exciting, hard-working and talented group of young players coming through our AFL program,” Mackie said.
“Gryan has proven to be a very important player in our attacking half of the ground, he is a selfless footballer and a player who creates plenty of scoring opportunities. We are very pleased that he will be with us for at least the next three years.”


Fiat Argo Preview
Fiat brought in the Punto Evo towards the end of 2014. Since then other manufacturers have introduced new-generation models of their hatchback offerings. In fact, in this day and age, car makers are starting to refresh their compact cars every two to three years. It is no wonder then, that the Fiat Punto Evo has started to show its age. However, the Italian car maker has revealed the production version of the Argo – the car that will replace the ageing Punto.
Italians know design. The Punto is a fabulous looking car, and the Argo replacing it takes it a notch above. The wide grille, chunky pulled back headlamps and the large air dams up front give the Argo a sport appeal. At the back too, the Argo continues with the youthful persona with the uniquely shaped taillights and the roof mounted rear spoiler.
The Punto didn’t quite have the great looking interior, with the Argo, Fiat has managed to change that. Everything about the Argo is new – right from the three-spoke steering wheel, dual-tone dashboard as well as the large central screen. As has been typical to the Punto, the Argo too feels well built.
Internationally, the Argo comes with three petrol engines – 1.0-litre 3-cylinder, 1.3-litre 4-cylinder and a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder motor. None of these engines are likely to make their way to India though. The India-spec model is expected to continue with the 1.3-litre MultiJet and the 1.4-litre T-Jet.
The Argo is also expected to be a lot better equipped than the Punto. Feature list includes a touchscreen infotainment, climate control, keyless entry and go, traction control and more. If the Argo is launched in India, it will compete against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai Elite i20, Honda Jazz, Volkswagen Polo and the likes.


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- Revision received January 25, 1999
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- Published online June 1, 1999.
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This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of revascularization on survival in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) due to ischemic left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction based on the presence of myocardial viability (MV).
There are insufficient data regarding the survival benefit of revascularization in patients with CHF due to ischemic LV systolic dysfunction.
Follow-up was obtained in 87 consecutive patients with CHF due to ischemic LV systolic dysfunction (New York Heart Association [NYHA] class II-IV; LV ejection fraction <0.35) who underwent low-dose dobutamine echocardiography (DE). MV within each of 12 myocardial segments representing the LV was defined as having either: 1) normal function or mild dyssynergy at rest; 2) severe resting dyssynergy that improved on DE, or 3) worsening of function on DE except in the case of akinesia.
At a mean follow-up of 40 ± 17 months, 37 patients had received revascularization on the basis of clinical grounds, and there were 22 (25%) cardiac-related deaths. Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that when patients with at least five segments showing MV underwent revascularization, mortality was reduced by an average of 93% (confidence interval of 22% to 99%), which was associated with improvement in NYHA class as well as LV ejection fraction. Patients with less than five segments showing MV who underwent revascularization (and thus, showing mostly scar), and those with at least 5 segments demonstrating MV who were treated medically, had a much higher mortality.
Revascularization produces a clear survival benefit in patients with CHF due to ischemic LV systolic dysfunction who have a significant region of the LV demonstrating MV. These data may have wide-ranging implications in the management of patients with coronary artery disease whose main clinical presentation is CHF.
☆ This work was supported in part by grants from National Public Health Cardiac Research Fund, Dupont Pharmaceuticals, North Billerica, Massachusetts and Michael Tabor Grant, Harrow, UK. Dr. Kaul was supported by a grant (HL-48890) from the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, an Established Investigator Award from the American Heart Association, Dallas, Texas and a travel grant from Dupont Pharmaceuticals, North Billerica, Massachusetts.
- Received July 31, 1998.
- Revision received January 25, 1999.
- Accepted February 15, 1999.
- American College of Cardiology

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Muayad Alayan says his debut feature film Love, Theft and Other Entanglements attemps to “gives the stage to the characters and the story.”
The Electronic Intifada Podcast
“It is really important for Jews everywhere to start to take these types of actions,” says a young Connecticut activist.
Tariq Abukhdeir said that his attackers must be held accountable.
Physicians say that with a lack of reliable electricity in Gaza, patients are put at risk.
Student senators at Marquette University removed from a resolution all references to Palestine and companies that profit from Israel’s occupation.
Professors join NYU students in their growing campaign to demand that tuition dollars not be spent to systematically deny Palestinians their rights.
Durham County had joined the boycott of South African goods during the 1980s apartheid era, and current campaigners were able to “use that as precedent for them taking action on G4S.”
Filmmakers say it is important to “re-insert the political narrative” back inside discussions about First Nations communities and Palestinian refugees.
Dr. Basman Alashi of al-Wafa hospital and Palestinian-Canadian pediatrician Dr. Rand Askalan discuss the immediate and long-term needs of injured, disabled and traumatized children in Gaza.
The issues of the Israeli occupation, mass incarceration and environmental justice “are all connected,” says a student.

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865.85/244a: Circular telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to Chiefs of Mission in the American Republics Except Costa Rica
The following information should be furnished by you as urgently as possible to the Foreign Minister of the country to which you are accredited:
As you are aware, a number of German and Italian vessels have for many months sought refuge in the ports of the United States and have enjoyed the hospitality and protection of this Government. On Saturday, March 29, the U. S. Coast Guard received reliable information to the effect that the crews of these vessels had received orders to sabotage and disable the ships. In an effort to prevent such action, the Coast Guard immediately placed guards on the vessels. These guards found that in many cases extensive sabotage had already taken place. It was therefore decided to assume protective control over the vessels and to place their crews under custody in order to avoid further damage to the ships as well as possible injury to the ports and harbors of the United States.1
The urgency of the matter was so great that the Coast Guard authorities found themselves obliged to act prior to notifying the Department and it was therefore not possible to give you and the Government to which you are accredited the advance notice which the Department would have wished to give. The Department will continue to make available promptly all pertinent information which reaches it and will welcome any comment which the Foreign Minister may wish to make in view of the situation prevailing in his country.


UK not on collision course with Ireland over Brexit – N. Ireland minister
The UK’s new Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith said on Friday that Britain’s government is not on a collision course with the EU. The statement came after the Republic of Ireland’s foreign minister criticized PM Boris Johnson’s Brexit approach.
“I think we need to find solutions particularly for the issue of the border, but the prime minister was very, very clear to his cabinet yesterday that he wants to get a deal done,” Smith said in Derry, Northern Ireland.
Irish FM Simon Coveney said Johnson’s approach to Brexit talks was “very unhelpful” and would not lead to an agreement, Reuters reported.
Johnson told Britain’s parliament on Thursday that he did not want to retain the post-Brexit ‘backstop’ that would preserve an open border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in the event of longer-term trade talks collapsing.


Karanganwa was arrested at her retail shop where the Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime department recovered 121 pieces of assorted skin whitening products, commonly known as mukorogo.
Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Sylvestre Twajamahoro, the Police spokesperson for the City of Kigali, said that Karanganwa was suspected to be working with those who traffic and sell skin bleaching cosmetics.
"On Monday, the Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime department got information that Karanganwa had received a new consignment of the banned skin bleaching cosmetics from one of her suppliers. Police officers searched her shop in Downtown where 121 pieces of skin whitening creams were recovered, leading to her arrest," CIP Twajamahoro said.
Karanganwa said that her suppliers sneak them into Rwanda from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through porous borders.
The search for her suppliers is still underway.
Karanganwa is one of the many traffickers and sellers of the outlawed skin whitening creams and oils, who have been arrested in different RNP operations across the country.
There are 1,342 listed cream and oil brands with hydroquinone and mercury, which are prohibited in Rwanda.
Article 266 of the law determining offenses and penalties in general, states that any person, who produces, sells, or prescribes harmful products; cosmetics or body hygiene substance or any other products derived from plants, commits an offence.
Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than two years and a fine of not less than Rwf3 million and not more than Rwf5 million or one of these penalties.


Daniel Cooper installed the Split Second MAF Kit on his meticulously maintained BMW 2002 with an S14 engine swap. The kit was based on the laptop programmable PSC1-004. The car was then dyno tuned for optimum air/fuel ratio throughout the entire power band.
His car was featured in the April 2003 issue of European Car. The article was appropriately titled “Building Perfection – Obsession and the 2002.”
Daniel Sent us this note:
Mark, I am truly ecstatic with your conversion and with the results…I gained 12hp on the dyno, not just at peak but throughout the curve, the improvements in torque and throttle response were instantly noticeable, and (as you can see from the pix) the installation came out very neat and clean. Also, you were really terrific to work with and I very much appreciated your willingness to work with me and my tuner to ensure we obtained the optimal results. Thank you!
Here are a few more photos of his car.


Over centuries, the smithy, also called forge has evolved greatly to become a facility with manufactured process, modern day equipments, raw materials and tooling etc. to meet the demand of modern industry.
The history of forging springs from the land of Mesopotamia (the land between the Tigris and the Euphrates). The earliest signs of metalworking were seen as early as 4500B.C. Metals like wrought iron and bronze were forged by ancient man. The smiths generally produced traditional products like kitchenware, jewellery, hand tools, hardware for doors, chestnuts, lanterns, locks and clocks etc., weapons and firearms.
However, manual artistic forging was replaced by stamping and casting in the 19th century. The bases of the theory of forging were greatly developed in Soviet Russia. The scientific structure if the metals were studied under the microscope and scientific substantiation of the conditions of forgings were provided by the Russian Scientists.
Forging is generally done by heating of the metal to the forging temperature to increase its plasticity, thereby lowering its resistance to deformation. The range of forging temperature depends on the structure and the chemical composition of the metal, as well as the type of transition. The temperature range for aluminium alloys is 420-480 degrees and for steel is 800-1100 degrees Celsius. Different forging processes are classified either by the geometry of the end product or by the type of the equipment used.
Thus, over centuries forging industry has evolved greatly. In today’s world, forging industry is one of the most prosperous industry contributing biggest share in the country’s economy


So, the other day I was trying to figure out something air-conditioning-pump related and I stumbled upon Matthew Overbeeks’ Coyote swap. It’s a 1994 GT with a Coyote — one of the first ones done and of all of the Coyote swaps I’ve come across, the only other convertible. Even more amazing, it was within short driving distance from the garage where I’m doing my swap.
If I had to count the number of coincidences I’ve had happen since starting my swap, it would be a long list — but this one is extremely hard for me to count as anything but divine intervention. I had a few questions that I was having a hard time getting answered and Matt has the solution in almost every case. How could that be coincidence? And only 15 or so miles away?
And Matt gave me a ride in his car — check out the video:
You should also check out Matt’s blog for more details, and for sure check out the engine bay on the car.
Thanks to Matt I have a much better understanding of how the heater plumbing is going to work. I also plan on duplicating or using a very similar strategy for the hydroboost plumbing. What I wish I had time for was to make my engine bay look as clean as Matt’s — just no time for it right now and given the magnitude of changes I’m up for, just going to have to settle for an engine bay that’s somewhat presentable.
Hats off to Matt though — you will probably find both of our cars at next years Car Craft show, sitting side by side.
That is, if I get my car running by then. I’m 99% certain that will be the case, but at times, the work stretching out in front of me is formidable.


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BURNT TOAST OR
WARM TEACAKES ?
An essay by Michael Bassey December 2016
PART FOUR: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A basic premise of this essay
is that happiness matters: it must be
built into any new political framework. One
of the essentials for happiness is having something worthwhile to do:
occupation to which one can devote much of one’s time and energy and gain
So unemployment must be
tackled. But in tackling the problem of
global warming by moving from fossil fuels to environmental sources of energy, some
industries will suffer and unemployment will rise. So some new thinking is desperately
needed. Here I am drawing on my 2012
book Convivial Policies for the
TACKLING THE ABSENCE OF PAID WORK BY CREATING WORTHWHILE
What follows is the case for
developing local communities that to some extent are self-sustaining. The argument assumes that everybody is in
receipt of citizen’s income and every earner pays income tax on a progressive
scale (as described above).
The essential idea is to enable
people who have no paid work the opportunity to engage in worthwhile activities
within the local community and through this build a lively community spirit.
Everybody needs money to buy
the necessities of life. Most people
have a job that provides this money.
Some people have no job and receive money as a benefit from the
state. Children depend upon the income
of their parent(s). Older people depend
upon pensions. That is today’s model.
A different model is proposed here starting with the
premise that everybody, from birth to death, receives a citizen’s income from
the state. This is just sufficient to live on.
Most people will seek a paid job in order to live above the mere
subsistence level although in families with young children or with aged members
who need regular attention, often only one adult will be in a paid job.
What of those who cannot find a job? Automation is already cutting jobs and one of
the consequences of avoiding fossil fuels is likely to be job losses, so more people
will not be earning an income. The proposal here is that these people have the
opportunity to work, unpaid, in the programme of the local community. How this programme arises and functions needs
careful administrative and financial support.
Underlying it is the concept of local partial sustainability.
Instead of thinking on the
scale of nation, county or district, start with the parish. In most rural and many suburban parts of the
country the local unit of government is the parish – with a parish council
which, if very limited in its powers, is a democratic body elected by the local
adults. They vary in size from a hundred or so households to several
thousand. According to Wikipedia there
are 8,500 parish councils in England and they embrace 35% of the population.
What of the other 65% of the
population, living for the most part in denser living spaces? Local government in England is gloriously
complicated with counties, metropolitan boroughs, London boroughs,
non-metropolitan districts, unitary authorities and other bodies. In principle, however naïve this may seem,
they could be sub-divided into parishes for the purposes to be described. There is, of course, the considerable problem
of drawing boundaries to delineate parishes, but it could be done.
PARISHES AS SELF-SUSTAINING COMMUNITIES SUB-DIVIDED
The central idea is that
parishes could become to some extent self-sustaining, ie looking after
themselves by growing some of the food they need, generating some of the energy
they consume, and in part looking after the disabled, infirm and aged of their
parish. Essentially it needs to be done
on a very local scale.
Suppose that a particular
parish council votes to participate in a Community Self-Sustaining (CSS)
programme. Suppose that this means that
for say five years they will have an ‘executive mayor’ who is a trained
professional worker who will lead the CSS development of the parish. He or she will be appointed by the parish
council as someone whom they feel they can trust and whom they believe can help
the parish. This executive mayor will be
paid by national government for the five years of office and will have a
limited sum available each year for parish projects.
The first task for this
executive mayor will be a geographical one – of dividing the parish into what
may be called ‘manors’ – each an area with between say ten and fifty households. These manors will be the main agencies for
the Community Self-Sustaining programme.
Inevitably some manors will be eager to participate and others will
reject the idea – the mayor works with those that choose to. The workforce of the manor will be the
unemployed and retired people who choose and are able to take part. Each manor must be small enough for people to
know each other and learn to trust each other, but large enough to have
sufficient people to undertake whatever tasks are chosen by the manor.
The executive mayor will then
seek to identify persons who can take the lead, as a voluntary task, of
developing the CSS programme in each manor.
Since ‘manor’ is a medieval term let’s use another one for this
volunteer – ‘reeve’.
MANORS AND REEVES: A 21st CENTURY VERSION OF
The first task of the reeve
is to foster any sense of neighbourliness that exists in the manor, or if it is
lacking, begin to try to create it.
Neighbourliness is having positive answers to questions like these.
you know the people in the houses near to you?
you ever visit each others’ houses?
you ran out of, say milk, could you ask a neighbour for some?
you are away would they put out your refuse bin and take it in when emptied?
you were to fall ill would you expect anyone nearby to come and support you?
a new family moves into the neighbourhood are they welcomed?
These are, in a way, very
intimate questions about a neighbourhood.
In some places such relationships are taken for granted, in others,
One way that the reeve could
begin to develop neighbourhood spirit is through the Big Lunch. This is a national programme of street
parties, mostlyl held on the same summer day and promoted by the Eden Centre in
Cornwall [ii]. This remarkable process, started in 2008, has
been picked up in small communities all over Britain. The national government has no part in it at
all – it is just a happy idea promoted by a few entrepreneurs – and with no
money changing hands! It is described
“a day when, for a few glorious
hours, cars stop, shyness stops, gloom stops and Britain comes together in the
street to meet, greet, share, swap, sing, play, and laugh for no reason other than we all need to.”
The second task for the reeve
will be to make some kind of a survey and census of the manor. She/he will need to learn which people could
be involved one way or another in the Community Self-Sustaining Programme. Who are unemployed or retired and could
become active in the project? Who are
elderly or infirm and may benefit from local support and help? Who live under roofs that could carry solar
energy panels? Is there unused land that
could be turned into allotments?
A long-term aim of the
Community Self-Sustaining Programme should be to develop some sustainability in
each manor. To this end there could be
three major objectives for the manor to try to work towards:
(1) growing some food;
(2) generating some energy;
some support to members of the manor who are sick, infirm or otherwise needing
For growing potatoes, other
vegetables and fruit the manor needs some land that can be treated as common
land. It might be a communal plot or
divided into individual allotments.
Chickens might be reared for eggs and for meat. This is going to be easier in rural and
suburban areas. It may be that only the
third objective can be achieved in densely populated urban areas – unless roofs
can house vegetable plots and solar panels.
The most obvious way of
generating energy is solar panels on roofs – for either hot water or
electricity. In some areas small wind
turbines may be appropriate and where there is sufficient common land quick
growing wood, such as pollarded willows, could provide fuel for wood-burning
Supporting those in need of
help will depend upon the extent to which neighbourliness has developed. For the infirm elderly it could be a vital
contribution to their staying in their own homes.
An important aspect of the
concept of the manor is that it is small enough to act as an
Decisions on what to grow and how to share what has been grown should be
taken by the manor as a whole, acting under the leadership of the reeve. It will all be part of the growth of local
It is not intended that
anywhere should be completely self-contained, but rather that people should find
some alternatives to buying
everything with money obtained in employment and from citizen’s income. And for those who are workless – either
because there are no jobs, or because they have retired but still have some energy
– these voluntary activities could provide the mystical quality of meaning to
their lives as well as opportunities to associate with others in worthwhile
tasks. As noted earlier they need some state income - citizen’s income which,
of course, comes from the taxes paid by those in paid work across the country.[iii]
The executive mayor would be
an adviser to the reeves and also the source of limited funds allocated by
government for the purchase of tools, seeds, energy-generating equipment,
etc. She/he would negotiate the feed-in
tariffs to the electricity companies for any electricity generated by the
contributing manors in the parish.
She/he might establish a parish ‘food market’ once a week where any
surplus from the manor allotments could be sold or bartered. In addition the mayor might organize – or
cause to be organized – sports and social events for the parish.
These suggestions are not
intended to supplant national provision.
In particular the work of the social services and national health
service would not be reduced but augmented by the volunteering. But our present dependence on imported foods
and fuels could be reduced and prepare us all for any major crises that lie
Over time other forms of
self-sufficiency might develop. For
example building eco-houses and making simple furniture. Also existing clubs,
sports facilities, local societies might become involved and new ones developed
in accord with local interests.
After five years, say, the
executive mayor should be replaced by a democratically elected mayor of the
parish – a local person, unpaid, who hopefully, as best able, would continue
the sustainable development of the parish and its manors.
Does it sound like the
probably phony idyll of Merrie England before land enclosures robbed the
peasantry of the opportunity of growing their own crops? It is not.
It is an answer to the enforced idleness that rampant forms of
capitalism put undeservedly onto some communities. It is an answer to the loss of paid
employment that may arise as the national economy flat-lines (or declines) due
to national changes in energy provision.
It is an answer to transport becoming more difficult and people needing
to live more within their own communities.
It is an answer to the repairs needed for freak storm damage associated
with global warming because communities will be more geared to supporting each
other and doing things for themselves.
With the benefit of scientific
understanding of small-scale agriculture and small-scale energy generation it
can herald worthwhile activity for the workless of today. By mobilising volunteers it can foster
community support for the aged and infirm by helping them to live in their own
ideas are in tune with the democratic ideal that government should not be the
fiefdom of the rich and powerful but a manifestation of the will of the
people. Parochial manors with competent
reeves may be an important answer to unemployment today and to many of the
problems of the future.
Above all, they can put happiness
into the lives of people who have little prospect of paid employment, but every
opportunity for community involvement.
[i] Convivial Policies
for the Inevitable, Michael Bassey,
(2012) Bookguild, Brighton [Now
out-of-print but copies available from the Resurgence Trust, Bodmin, Cornwall,
[iii] There is a coherence of the ideas of
citizen’s income, minimum and maximum wage, and community self-sustainability,
but it could lead to numbers of people choosing unpaid community work rather
than paid but uncongenial employment and clearly this could affect the revenue
from taxation. It would require careful
planning by the Treasury.
[iv] After I had first put these ideas
together I came across Rob Hopkins book, The
Transition Handbook: from oil dependency
to local resilience (2009) Green Books, Totnes, Devon where similar notions

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PAULLINGUAL.COM has convened that the health service has finally reacted to the calls by many Ghanaians on the possible side effects of the coronavirus vaccine.
Ever since the it was imported many have always wanted to be told something about the vaccine immunization which is due for the citizen.
According to report, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has allayed fears of Ghanaians over the side effects of the covid-19 vaccine.
There have been a lot of conspiracy theories following the arrival of 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines in Ghana on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
There have been claims the vaccines are to reduce the black population, may cause men to be sterile and cannot have children again.
However, the Deputy General Secretary of the Association, Dr Titus Beyuo, believes such reactions were expected and it is partly because education has not gone done well.
He made this known at Adom TV’s leadership conversation on the Covid-19 vaccine to discuss the myths and fears about Covid-19 vaccinations on Thursday.
Dr Beyuo explained there are categories of adverse effects released by the World Health Organisation.
They include defects in the vaccine quality including storage, reaction related to the vaccine product, immunisation error-related reactions, anxiety-related panic reactions and coincidental events.
However, he said the side effects associated with the vaccinations will not be from the quality of the vaccine but anxiety-related, adding that the vaccinators are trained so they don’t expect errors of immunisation.


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Han Seo-jin confronts the entrance exam coordinator. Lee Su-im joins the Sky Castle reading group, but it’s nothing like what she expected it to be.
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Come take a tour and experience a Victorian Christmas at the Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion at 728 Austin Place in Shreveport. The tour includes the history of the home, ten beautifully decorated Christmas trees, Victorian Christmas decor, and light refreshments. The tour is Sat., Dec.16, from 4-6 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 17, from 6-8 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Sunday's tour will coincide with the Logan's Mansion Christmas tour times.
Victorian Christmas tour
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作品名: Combing her hair
Artist: Natori Shunsen Title: Combing Her Hair Print Type: Original, Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Series Title: Three Beauties by Shunsen Edition size: 150 Date: 1928 Publisher: S. Watanabe Reference No: Female Image, Pl. 160 Size: 15-1/4 x 10-1/2 " Notes: Red limitation seal on the reverse. A Japanese beauty of the 1920s combs her hair after bathing. A rarely seen female nude print by Natori Shunsen, who is best known for his portraits of kabuki actors. Documentation: The Female Image: 20th century prints of Japanese beauties, Hotei, 2000, illustrated on page 121, illustration 160 (illustration has identical seals). In 1916, the same year he released his first full-sized bijin print designed by Hashiguchi Goyo (1880-1921), Watanabe Shozaburo (1885-1962) saw Shunsen Natori's paintings of actors in an exhibition and recruited the artist to design actor prints. He published two prints for Shunsen in 1916 and 1917, and then in 1925 they began a large series, Collection of Shunsen Portraits, which was offered by subscription in numbered limited editions of 150 impressions. Like many of the artists that worked for Watanabe, the subject of Shunsen's designs were primarily limited to his forte, actor portraits. And indeed, Shunsen became one of the leading, and most prolific, artists depicting kabuki subjects. He did, however, create a few works outside of his designated genre, including this bijin-ga, one of a set of three published by Watanabe. References: Yamaguchi, Keizaburo, Natori Shunsen ten (Natori Shunsen Exhibition Catalogue), 1992, p. 74, no. 88.


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Organic Sulfur, commonly known as MSM, is a popular dietary supplement with an array of documented benefits. One area of particular interest is that of hair and nail growth. This topic is gaining more interest as research starts to look into the effects of diet on your body's appearance.
Yes, according to a 2019 study published in Natural Medicine Journal which followed 63 individuals over 4 months of use. Subjects in this study were found to have improved hair and nail conditions as determined by expert graders and self-assessment examination.
This study was comprised of two groups, one receiving 1 gram of MSM crystals and the other receiving 3 grams of the same product. Subjects were instructed to take their dosage daily for 4 months. Furthermore, subjects were instructed to avoid using any other additional hair or nail treatment products for the length of this study.
An outside group of experts performed a visual inspection of the subject's hair shine, volume, overall health, and split ends. This inspection was performed at the start of the study, then again at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16. At those same time intervals, subjects were asked to fill out a self-questionnaire covering the same topics.
Furthermore, both experts and subjects were asked to rate nail shine and overall appearance at the start of the study, then again at weeks 2, 4, and 8.
The results of this study are very encouraging!
In the group supplementing with 3 grams of MSM per day, experts rated a statistically significant increase in hair shine in as short as 4 weeks (from baseline to the first follow up inspection). Amazingly, these results continued to improve to the point that they were 22.9% improved at 12 weeks and 29.7% improved at 16 weeks. The group supplementing with 1 gram of MSM per day also showed significant improvements beginning at the 8 week follow up, and reached a 16% improvement in shine at 16 weeks.
Both groups seemed to benefit from their Organic Sulfur supplementation in grading of hair volume as well. Again, statistical significance in improvement could be found in as short as 8 weeks, with improvements noted throughout the length of the study. At the 16 week follow-up, experts had graded hair volume as improving 22.4% in the larger dosage group (3 g per day), and 9.9% in the smaller dosage group (1 g per day).
The overall healthy appearance of hair also improved, but interestingly enough, the lower dosage group actually recorded better scores in this category.
For the final category of scoring on hair, that of split ends, there were no statically significant findings reported. However, self assessment scores from the subjects themselves seemed to suggest that users were pleased with their results as only 1 individual from the larger dosage group, and 2 individuals from the smaller dosage group seemed to suggest their split ends hadn't improved.
There were statistically significant gains in nail shine and nail overall appearance in as short as 2 weeks of supplementation from both dosage groups. After 8 weeks, nail shine for the 3 grams per day dosage group improved an amazing 54.5%, compared to a, still amazing, 40% improvement in the 1 gram per day group.
Overall nail appearance was graded to have achieved a 38.9% improvement in the larger dosage group and a 31% improvement in the smaller dosage group by the end of tracking at 8 weeks.
In addition, most users suggested that their nails appeared to be healthier and stronger in their self assessment scores.
The results from this study suggest that supplementing with Organic Sulfur, or MSM, may significantly increase your hair shine, volume, and overall appearance. Additionally, your nails may appear to have more shine and an improved overall appearance. These results were achieved with both 1 gram and 3 grams of dosage. However, results seemed to be achieved at a quicker rate, and to a better level when supplementing with 3 grams of MSM.
If you have specific questions regarding the dosage of this product, we encourage you to ask your primary healthcare provider since everyone's situation is different.
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Visakhapatnam: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) has made significant progress in the areas of expansion and modernisation.
According to its chairman and managing director P.K. Rath, coke oven battery-5, central dispatch yard and KBR-2 projects are progressing at a brisk pace for early commissioning. He was addressing the employees and their family members on the occasion of the 37th RINL Formation Day celebrations.
He said, “Vizag steel plant has made progress in all fronts, including production, marketing, material management and finance.”
The CMD further said that the work at the forged wheel plant at Rae Bareilly in UP is also picking up pace for commissioning in September. RINL is all set to create a record sales turnover of more than Rs 20,000 crore during this financial year, he said. The RINL has focused on ramping up its production to reach rated capacities, increase pulverised coal injection (PCI) in all the three blast furnaces to bring down the requirement of coke procurement to reduce hot metal production cost, early commissioning of coke oven battery-5....


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“Mary Mac’s is a true community crossroads, where race, class, politics, and social standing are set aside over plates of Southern comfort food—Fried Okra, Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy, Sausage Cornbread, and Blackberry Jam Cake with Caramel Icing. … The book shares the recipes for the classic dishes but also celebrates the restaurant’s history and traditions that have been handed down through owners and cooks. ” ––Appetite for Books http://bit.ly/bwmbhb
“Mary Mac’s is a destination for many visitors to the city. It was my first visit. I can now see why so many of Atlanta’s residents are regulars. When you enter Mary Mac’s you are treated to the much lauded Southern hospitality that you may be hard-put to find in more commercial establishments in Atlanta. I also received a copy of the Mary Mac’s Tea Room: 65 Years of Recipes from Atlanta’s Favorite Dining Room. I couldn’t put it down; I read it straight through. The book is a fascinating history of Mary Mac’s and the people who helped create an Atlanta landmark. The story is compelling and the photographs capture the charm of a bygone age. It also contains easy-to-follow recipes for the restaurant’s Southern favourites. The book is a veritable primer on classic Southern cooking. You can learn to make a tasty tomato pie, tempting squash casserole, crispy fried chicken, and many other tempting Dixie dishes. It also contains recipes for the restaurant’s signature desserts.” ––Dolce Dolce http://www.dolcedolce.com/?tag=mary-mac%E2%80%99s-tea-room
“Black-eyed Pea Salad. Brunswick Stew made with barbecued pulled pork. Fried Okra. Red Potato Salad. Recipes for all of these dishes appear in the appetizer section of “Mary Mac’s Tea Room: 65 Years of Recipes From Atlanta’s Favorite Dining Room” by John Ferrell. That list of “appetizers” gives the reader a strong hint of what type of food — not afternoon tea fare, but traditional Southern comfort dishes — is served at Mary Mac’s, the last of 16 “tea rooms” once located in Atlanta.” ––2 The Advocate http://www.2theadvocate.com/features/100462024.html
“Mary Mac’s cookbook not only includes 125 of their wonderful recipes, but staff pictures and anecdotes and the history of this fine establishment.” ––Atlanta Restaurant Blog http://atlanta-restaurantblog.com/2010/08/mary-macs-tea-room-anniversary-party-and-book-release/
“An Atlanta culinary institution, Mary Mac’s Tea Room, turns 65 this year. Since 1945, business people, celebrities, and families have sat down there for a plate of fried green tomatoes, a bowl of chicken and dumplins, and tall glasses of Southern sweet tea. To celebrate the anniversary, owner John Ferrell is putting out a new cookbook - with 125 recipes - along with classic photos, menus, and employee biographies.” ––PBAOnline http://bit.ly/b3G2Ko
“Back in the days after World War II, industrious Southern ladies began opening their own restaurants, or more genteelly names “tea rooms.” But these tea rooms didn’t serve pots of Earl Grey and dainty cucumber sandwiches—they were family-style dining establishments whose tea came iced and sweetened in pitchers and menus were all about hearty Southern classics such as fried okra and pork chops. Today there are only a handful of these tea rooms left, but the lines are just as long and the food epitomizes not only Southern cooking but Southern hospitality. For those of us who haven’t had the pleasure of dining at Mary Mac’s, owner John Ferrell has put together a new cookbook that includes all of the tried and true recipes that has made the restaurant such a longstanding favorite for locals and out-of-towners alike. Mary Mac’s Tea Room includes all of the classics, Chicken and Dumplings, Fried Chicken, Salmon Croquettes, and of course, all of the wonderful sides that really make the meal.” –Jumping Anaconda http://bit.ly/dB4AsC
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Triple H teased a subsidiary of NXT a while back. Former Evolve bookers Gabe Sapolsky and Jeremy Borash are on board as creative consultants. The show will reportedly serve as a behind-the-scenes, as well as a launch-pad for superstars trying to make it to the NXT roster.
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What is Isoflurane?
Isoflurane is classified under the category of inhalational general anesthetic used during surgeries. It is a halogen (fluoride) containing a highly stable anesthetic drug that undergoes no significant metabolism. It has little or no toxicity towards body tissues. Another advantage associated with the use of isoflurane is that it does not induce cardiac arrhythmias. The drug is said to be beneficial in patients with ischemic heart disease.
Isoflurane Mechanism of Action
Isoflurane operates by inhibiting the following receptors, resulting in the amnesia and sedation required for safe surgical procedures.
- Neurotransmitter-gated ion channels such as GABA
- and N-methyl-d-aspartate (NDMA) receptors in the central nervous system
Inhibition of NMDA-type glutamate and glycine receptors, at the action sites in the spinal cord, results in skeletal muscle relaxation. Isoflurane has little effect on left ventricular function, although it does cause a dose-dependent reduction in systemic vascular resistance due to slight beta-adrenergic activation.
This would result in a drop in ventricular preload and, as a result, a fall in cardiac output, but a rise in heart rate would stabilize this effect. It causes coronary dilation as well as lowering systemic vascular resistance. This might conceivably result in a coronary steal phenomenon, in which blood is diverted away from a fixed stenotic lesion.
Isoflurane's cardio-protective effect, which comes through ischemia preconditioning, has completely dominated this. The degree of ischemia and reperfusion injury to the heart is reduced as a result of this.
Isoflurane also has an effect on the respiratory system, generating a significant reduction in tidal volumes with a minor rise in respiratory rate, resulting in a reduction in minute ventilation. A rise in PaCO2 is caused by a decrease in minute ventilation.
Isoflurane produces an increase in intracranial pressure and cerebral blood flow at concentrations greater than 1 MAC (minimum alveolar concentration). Despite the increased blood flow, the brain metabolic rate decreases, and 2 MAC concentrations can cause an electrically quiet electroencephalogram.
Isoflurane also reduces renal and hepatic blood flow in a dose-dependent manner, with no clinical influence on renal or hepatic function.
Pharmacokinetics of Isoflurane
In humans, isoflurane undergoes minimal biotransformation. Only 0.17 percent of it consumed can be retrieved as urine metabolites in the post-anesthesia phase.
How to Administer Isoflurane?
A specially constructed variable bypass vaporizer is used to inject isoflurane. Over a wide variety of flow rates and temperatures, this vaporizer has been standardized to provide a specific percentage of gas anesthesia based on the specific volatile vapor pressure.
This is critical to understand since each vaporizer is standardized for a unique volatile anesthetic, and filling a vaporizer with any other volatile anesthetic would result in the volatile anesthetic being delivered incorrectly.
Each agent's distinct minimum alveolar concentration (MAC), which is utilized as a substitute for the partial pressure of each compound in the brain, is used to administer volatile anesthetics, including isoflurane. The alveolar concentration required to inhibit movement in 50% of patients in response to surgical incision is therefore defined as minimum alveolar concentration.
The MAC is determined by the partial pressure of the agent in relation to the atmospheric pressure. The MAC of isoflurane at sea level is 1.2 percent, which can be expressed as 1 MAC of isoflurane.
It is important to note that halothane and isoflurane have somewhat identical vapor pressures. So, putting halothane in an isoflurane vaporizer or vice versa would have a negligible effect on the amount supplied.
Factors affecting MAC
MAC increases in following conditions
- Young age
- Chronic alcohol abuse
MAC decreases in the following conditions
- Acute intoxication
- Old age
- Use of IV anesthetics (such as benzodiazepines, ketamine, and dexmedetomidine)
The effect of age, which causes a 6% decrease in MAC per decade of age above the age of 40, is the most striking of all these factors.
Indications of Isoflurane
Isoflurane is a volatile anesthetic accepted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for general anesthesia induction and maintenance. Since 1979, it has been approved for use in the United States.
Isoflurane Side Effects
- Hypotension due to Peripheral vasodilation
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- Vomiting (pots-operative period)
- Shivering (pots-operative period)
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- Perioperative hyperkalemia
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- Isoflurane show drug interactions with the following
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Is Isoflurane Safe in Pregnancy?
According to FDA Isoflurane is categorized under pregnancy category C drugs. When this medicine was given during organogenesis, animal studies demonstrated embryo-fetal toxicity manifested by greater post-implantation losses and a lower live-birth index. Embryo-toxicity has been discovered in animal research. In human pregnancy, there are no controlled data available. Only if the benefit outweighs the hazard, should this medication be used during pregnancy.
Isoflurane, a halogen-containing anesthetic gas, is a possible health danger, and precautions should be taken to minimize exposure during its usage as per Isoflurane MSDS (material safety data sheet). It is a common anesthetic used in research animals.
While this generation of halogenated anesthetics is safer than earlier generations, measures must be taken to limit exposure dangers. Waste anesthetic gas can be inhaled by people who work with isoflurane and other volatile anesthetics.
Isoflurane Brand Names
Following are some brand names containing Isoflurane:
- Forane by Baxter Laboratories
- Forane by Abbott
- Isorane by Abbott

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