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I’m an artist and writer; a right-handed right-brain type who responds beautifully to deadlines; my essays appear in such diverse publications and sites as Newsweek, JAMA, Psychology Today, Los Angeles Times, The Complete Book of Aunts, Santa Monica Review, Culinate, Dancing at the Shame Prom and many others. I’m therapist turned writing; digging deeper. Creativity PRN is the intuitive work I do to help creatives and writers unblock. And always seeking ways to prove, see and understand that “the process” is different for everyone.
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67% of adults in the UK suffer from disturbed and restless sleep. Poor sleep can lead to health problems as this is when our bodies repair cells, fight illness, and rejuvenates itself.
THE SECRET TO A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Remember, the secret to a good night’s sleep is to go into a deep, dormant state, when our blood pressure must drop, our heart rate must go down, but most of all, our temperature has to drop. Under normal duvet fillings, polyester, feather and even the most expensive down duvet, only one thing can happen during the night, your temperature will rise because they are all insulators. So during the night you toss and turn or throw the duvet off in order to cool your body down. THIS LEADS TO DISTURBED SLEEP.
But help is at hand with our BRITISH MADE WOOL DUVET, A BAAVET, finely combed pure wool encased in high quality 100% cotton outer (a 240 thread count percale).
A Baavet is made completely of natural materials. It’s a world class product.
So much for the sales pitch, (which is all true). What about some meat on the bone, as they say?
If you are of a certain age, and by that I am sure you know what I mean, you will remember what I am going to say; and for those whose memories don’t go that far back.....aren’t you lucky.
There was a time when everyone in the UK slept under wool, by wool, I mean blankets. They were lovely and cosy and warm but weren’t they heavy? By the time the middle of winter arrived, and with no central heating and possibly only one fire in the house, we were tucked in under three blankets and possibly a quilt. And by tucked in I mean well tucked in so you could hardly move. And weren’t they itchy? And all those blankets, when you had to make the bed. Oh happy days.
Then after the Second World War people (that’s ordinary people like me) started to go abroad and discovered the finer things of life like red wine (or white), French cheeses, and the continental quilt. Yes, your humble duvet was once called a continental quilt, well it sounds exotic; and it was quite revolutionary. We finally decided to call it a duvet so no more itchy, heavy blankets and it was nice and snugly at night. With the bonus that you didn’t have to make the bed, just shake it out!
But since then times have changed; no more Jack frost on the inside of the window; most people have some kind of central heating; and of course double glazing.
Our houses have become warmer, our bedrooms are warmer and our duvets seem to have become much hotter, even when we TOG rate right down to a 4 or 2 TOG.
Remember the secret to a good night’s sleep is to go into a deep, dormant state when our blood pressure must drop, our heart rate must go down, but most of all, our temperature has to drop. Under normal duvet fillings, polyester, feather and even the most expensive down duvet, only one thing can happen during the night, your temperature will rise because they are all insulators. So during the night you toss and turn or throw the duvet off in order to cool your body down. THIS LEADS TO DISTURBED SLEEP.
BUT WOOL IS A TEMPERATURE REGULATOR
Not many people know that a sheep’s wool is how it regulates its temperature. Think about it, where are all the dead sheep in a heat wave with their big woolly coats, they may pant a bit but they don’t die. Wool is the only fibre on the planet that can do this due to the structure of each fibre.
WOOL IS NATURALLY WICKING; it’s the way a sheep sweats. So your temperature is regulated and any moisture from your body is wicked away. The secret again is in the structure of the fibres which are hollow and absorb moisture leaving the surface of the fibre dry. Wool can absorb 30% of its own weight in moisture. Excess moisture is then wicked away. This means that there are no mould and mould spores responsible for so many allergies.
DUSTMITES HATE WOOL and can’t survive because of the very dry nature of the surface of the fibres.
WOOL IS NATURALLY ANTI BACTERIAL, bacteria cannot survive in wool
A synthetic, feather, or down duvet will retain your moisture which in turn will encourage dust mites and mould growth. These duvets can be home to tens of thousands of dust mites and their droppings, so a Baavet is ideal if you suffer from asthma or allergies.
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So we have 4 Baavet duvet options and approximate TOG ratings, remember wool is both cooler and warmer than other duvet fillings and not everyone is the same nor is every house.
Super Light (2-4 tog); Light (4-8 tog); Medium (8-12 tog) and Winter weight (12+ tog).
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LONDON Fabless chip company NetLogic Microsystems Inc. (Mountain View, Calif.) has agreed to buy RMI Corp. (Cupertino, Calif.), a vendor of multicore networking processors, for $175.4 million in stock and $8.0 million in cash. An additional $6.5 million would be paid if certain businessobjectives are reached, NetLogic said.
NetLogic said RMI's customer base includes Alcatel-Lucent, Aruba Networks, Check Point Technologies, Cisco Systems, Datang Mobile, Dell, Fujitsu, H3C Technologies, Hewlett-Packard, Huawei Technologies, Huawei-Symantec Technologies, IBM, Juniper Networks, LG, McAfee, Motorola, NEC, Samsung, Sun Microsystems and ZTE.
NetLogic's portfolio includes knowledge-based processors, content processors, network search engines and 10-100 Gigabit Ethernet PHY products.
"Similar to the growth drivers that are opening up new opportunities for our knowledge-based processors and high performance physical layer products, the rapid growth in converged IP traffic and demand for the support of advanced IP services such as video, 3G/4G, voice-over-IP and enhanced security, are opening up new opportunities for high-performance multicore, multithreaded processors," said Ron Jankov, president and CEO of NetLogic, in a statement.
"RMI was founded on the vision to build a premier processor company that develops innovative products to power next-generation networking and communications equipment," said Atiq Raza, founder and former chairman and CEO of RMI, in the same statement. "This is the result of many years of hard work by RMI employees, and I believe the merger with NetLogic Microsystems is an exciting event with significant potential."
The transaction remains subject to closing conditions, including the approval by the stockholders of NetLogic of the issuance of the shares of common stock for use in the transaction and required regulatory filings and reviews. NetLogic expects the transaction to close by the end of the third quarter of 2009.
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Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee 2020-11-03 20:06:24 –
Nashville, Tennessee (WTVF) — According to the Associated Press, Bill Hagerty defeated Marquita Bradshaw in the position of Senator in Tennessee and replaced Lamar Alexander.
Hagerty was approved by President Donald Trump early in the campaign.
He defeated Bloodshaw, the first black woman to be appointed to a state-wide position by one of Tennessee’s major political parties. He also ran out of her a lot. According to October filings, Hagerty raised about $ 15 million in the election cycle, most of which was spent in the primary.
Bloodshaw has raised $ 918,251. Hagerty addressed issues such as confirmation of constitutional judges, witnessing law enforcement officers, and illegal immigration. From 2011 to 2014, Bill was a member of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee congratulated Hagerty on his victory.
Congrats @BillHagertyTN About his natural election to the US Senate. Bill emphasizes Tennessee’s values in Washington and is proud to call him the next US Senator in the state.
— Governor Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) November 4, 2020
He was the US Ambassador to Japan from 2017 to 2019.
The Republican Party has held both Senate seats in Tennessee since 1994.

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The Alfa Romeo 2000, powered by a 1,975cc four-cylinder engine, would debut in 1958 as the replacement to the Alfa Romeo 1900. Manufactured from 1958 to 1961, the 2000 would be available as a Berlina Sedan or Spider Convertible (designed by Touring) from its launch. The 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000, however, offered a new Sprint Coupe option designed by Bertone. The Berlina would boast 105hp, while the Sprint and Spider models would give owners 115hp with two Solex carburetors. The Berlina would also offer a column-mounted shifter that gave additional space for three people in the front. It is estimated that approximately 2,814 of the Berlina, 3,443 of the Spider and 704 of the Sprint were sold throughout production. Today, the Spider and Sprint models are perhaps the most favored, while the Berlina is still quite popular as an occasional driver. During 1962, the Alfa Romeo 2600 would be presented as the replacement for this series, and would remain in production until 1968. The styling for both the 2000 and 2600 models is quite similar, while the 2600 used all-aluminum engines.
Until recently, the Alfa Romeo 2000 was often overshadowed by the revolutionary 1900 before it and the faster 2600 that replaced it. Today, however, the 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (and other model-years) is favored and respected among collectors and enthusiasts for providing durability and smoothness, as well as for the clean styling and curvature of the Sprint and Spider models. As with all classics of this era, if youre looking for a 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 to add to your garage, be sure to authenticate any potential purchase using the chassis and engine numbers. Youll also want to have the car thoroughly inspected by a third-party that specializes in classics of this type. This can give you insight on the mechanical state of the vehicle, but also on the cars overall condition and originality. If youre thinking about restoring an Alfa Romeo 2000, be sure to explore the availability of parts and focus on finding a model that has a good condition body. Similarly, youll want to ask the sellers if any additional parts are included in the sale. On the other hand, if youre looking for a fully restored model, be sure to ask for documentation of the restoration so you can get a sense of the quality. These are just a few of the Buyers Tips that The Beverly Hills Car Club has learned over their years of experience in the classic car market.
For more information on the 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000, please do not hesitate to contact their team. A Los Angeles classic car dealership with a reputation for fair and honest car deals, it would be their pleasure to help you find the classic Alfa Romeo you desire. Connect with them today to learn more about your options and be sure to browse their online inventory to get an idea of what is available within their showroom. They look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Star trails. Time-exposure image of star trails seen over a sandstone bluff (cliff) in British Columbia, Canada. Star trails are formed by the apparent motion of the stars around the celestial pole as the Earth rotates. Here, the pole is at upper centre. The differing colours of the trails are due to the different intrinsic colours of the stars themselves.
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Introduction: How to Make a Mach 5 From Speed Racer Cake
Greetings again everyone!
I made this Mach 5 from Speed Racer cake for my friend's birthday and took some photos along the way so I wanted to share how I made it. :)
The cake is alternating layers of classic yellow cake and butter pecan cake, with cream cheese icing with chopped walnuts in it in between the layers. It's covered in marshmallow fondant and then hand painted with food colorings. The tires are made from rice cereal marshmallow treats and covered in the fondant and painted. I also had the car lifted so I could fit in the tires and have it look as if it was really sitting on the tires and not the cake board.
Continue to the next step for the supplies and recipes.
Step 1: Supplies and Recipe Links
Here's a list of supplies that I used. There are also recipes or links to recipes used. A lot of the supplies are general cake baking and decorating supplies.
• Cake pans for baking the cakes. I used a quarter sheet pan for both boxes of mix.
• General cake decorating supplies: Mixer, spatulas, turn-table, carving/clay/fondant tools, mat to roll fondant on*, fondant rolling pin, gel food colors, knife, cake leveler, toothpicks, food-safe paintbrushes, small containers to mix food color "paints" in, 3 quarter sheet cake boards, Exacto knife, hot glue gun, tape, foil to cover cake boards, etc.
• Ingredients to make cakes, fondant and to mix food colors with (you will mix the food colorings with something like vodka or clear vanilla extract, not water.)
• A disposeable clear plastic container, like the Glad or Reynolds containers, to cut up and use as the windshield.
*The photos here are of the vinyl mat I use to roll my fondant on. The cake shop I took some classes at suggested this mat for fondant and they sold it there for only $6.00 and it works so great. A lot better than the name-brand mat I had bought before for $20.00.
Here's the link to the alterations made to a box cake mix to make it a little stronger to better support sculpting. I used 2 boxes of cake mix to make this cake. Both were quarter sheet cakes.
I used store-bought cream cheese icing for this cake instead of making buttercream because the friend the cake was for wanted that type of icing.
Here's the link to how to make the marshmallow fondant, which is pretty yummy, although very sweet! Pre-made fondant can be bought if you do not want to make the marshmallow fondant but beware that some of the pre-made doesn't taste very appetizing.
Step 2: Bake, Level, Cut and Stack the Cakes.
After baking the cakes as per the recipe, let them cool completely and then level off the tops of the cakes as best as you can and then split/torte each cake into 2 separate layers (as shown in one of the photos in this step.)
Then I stacked the layers, alternating flavors, with a layer of cream cheese icing with walnut pieces sprinkled on, in between the layers. I needed the overall size to be a little longer and thinner so I cut off a side a little bit in and attached it to the end with more icing (as shown in one of the photos in this step.) You'll want to have this all on waxed paper, on a cookie sheet, for later to make transferring it to the cake boards easier.
While the cakes were cooling I made the support system of cake boards, which is shown in the next step.
Step 3: Constructing the Support System/cake Boards and Cutting General Outline of Cake.
I used three 13" x 19" cardbaord cake boards for this cake.
Two of them were hot glued together and covered in foil and the third was used to make the support system I came up with.
Here's how I made it:
I drew a general outline/shape of the Mach 5, as if looking down on it from above, on one half of the cake board. Then I cut it out and traced it's shape on the other half of the board and cut that out too and hot glued them together so it would be sturdier to hold the weight of the cake and the fondant. Kind of like a "footprint" the cake would sit on. I then cut out areas on the sides of this to allow space for the tires later since this footprint would be at the bottom of the cake.
Then with the left over scraps I cut out enough squares and scraps to equal 5 pillars of cardboard 4 layers high. I then glued 4 pieces together to form 1 pillar and then glued those 5 pillars to the bottom of the car outlin/footprint, a little bit in so they wouldn't easily be seen but still support the cake and allow room fot the tires. Then I covered the outline/footprint in foil.
Before connecting the outline piece to the main cake board I used the outline on the cake as a template of where to cut my basic shape. I layed it on my stacked cakes and cut around it, a little bigger than the outline so that the edges of cardboard wouldn't show or jut out from the bottom of the car.
Next I put a small dab of icing on the bottom of each pillar and positioned the piece, pillar bottoms down on my large foil covered cake board that would hold everything, so that the icing would leave a mark where the pillars touched down. i then removed it and cut out the foil in those sections where the icing was on the larger main board so that I could hot glue the pillar/outline support to the main board. I wipe the icing off the bottom of the pillars before glueing it down.
Then I spread a thin layer of icing, without walnuts, ont he top of the footprint and flipped it over and placed it on the cake shape I had cut out then held the cookie sheet to the bottom and my hand on the top (bottom of the main cake board since it's upside down and flipped the whole thing then lifted the wax paper off the bottom (now top) of the cake.
And on to the carving!
Step 4: Carving the Cake!
Next came the carving of the cake to shape it.
I printed lots of reference photos from the internet, many different angles, etc.
Then begin carving. I just use a steak knife to carve the cake. I also realized here that I'd cut out the wheel area the entire height of the car and shouldn't have so I used some of the scraps to fill back in the area above the wheel areas with cake, glued in with the icing.
I don't get too detailed here, as it's too hard with cake, so just a rough shape. The main details are done in fondant.
Once it's carved to your liking, cover it all in a layer of icing. I use a #45 tip in a piping bag and pipe on the icing so that it's gentle and the cake stays together. Since there's some thin parts, using a spatula to apply it can easily mess up the cake.
Next step is the fondant!
Step 5: Applying and Detailing the Fondant.
After the carved car is covered in icing, roll out some fondant large enough to cover the car, about the size of the main cake board, so there will be enough to wrap under the car footprint board a little. I rolled it out a thickness of about 1/6 of an inch of a large piece of vinyl that I use for fondant that it doesn't stick to.
To layer it on the car I lightly and loosely roll the fondant around my fondant rolling pin to lift it up without it's own weight tearing it. Gently lay it, unrolling it from the pin as you go, over the cake. Then use your hands to smooth it all down over the cake and round the parts of the car. You only need to smooth it out over the top of the cab because you will want to just cut the shape of the cab out in the center to just smooth down the fondant because the seats and dash, etc. with me made out of fondant and then inserted later.
It was a little tricky around the front half of the car. I used my cooking scissors to cut some slits int he fondant in between the cone-shaped areas of the front of the car so i could wrap the fondant down around each cone.
Then I cut off the excess around the car, leaving about an inch of fondant at the bottom that I could wrap under.
Next I used various gum paste tools, and my fingers, to add further details, smotthing it out as best as I could and creating the lines for the doors, trunk/boot, etc.
I also formed the rice cereal treats into tire shapes, covered them in fondant and detailed those as well.
Will go over the cab in the next step.
Step 6: Creating the Cab and Final Details.
I created the cab items all out of fondant.
First I filled in the cab walls and floor with a piece of fondant.
Then I made the long rectangle center part where the stick shifter is and a smaller one for in between the seats. I used a little water on a brush to "glue" them into place. Water on fondant makes it sticky so it's great to use to stick fondant to fondant.
Next came the seats. I formed the bottom part of the seats first, glued them in, then formed the backs of the seats and glued them in place.
Next I painted everything in the cab red with red gel food coloring mixed with a little vodka. You want to use something alcohol based to mix the food colorings with because using water would ruin the fondant. You could use vodka, everclear or colorless vanilla extract.
Next came the dash. I formed it with fondant, glued it in place, put some simple details in like the round dials and the glove box. Then I painted it with the colorings.
Next I made the shifter stick from fondant, glued it in and painted it with the edible silver food coloring.
I then made the steering wheel out of fondant. I rolled a ball, flattened it and added some basic details, made a simple steering column to put it on and glued it in place. Then painted with the colorings.
Next step is detailing and painting the rest of the car.
Step 7: Finishing It Up!
For the final details I painted in the doors creases so they would show a little better and painted the tires and then glued them in place with a little water.
I made the license plate, glued it in place and painted on the numbers.
I made oval depressions in the back for the tailpipes, painted them in black and glued in the tailpipe ends. To make the tailpipes I rolled tiny little balls of fondant then attached them with water and used the end of oen of my paint brushes to push in the centers. I then painted them.
Next I painted the other details of the car: the M on the hood, the number on the doors, etc.
I made the fins out of fondant, with a tooth pick inserted into each one that would help hold it up and help secure it to the car along with a little water.
I cut up the plastic container into the windsheild shape, a little taller so that I could push it into the cake a little and it would be secure. I set the windshield in place and used it as a template of where to make the curved incision to push the piece down into a little ways.
My friend loves Speed Racer and loved the cake. He knew he was getting a cake but had no idea what it was going to be. :) Surprises are fun!

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Following its purple-tape reissue of 1988’s Bug this past summer, Dinosaur Jr now will pair that album with cassette reissues of its first two records — 1985′s Dinosaur and 1987′s You’re Living All Over Me — in a limited-edition, wooden box set.
The three albums, newly reissued on vinyl by Jagjaguwar Records last month, now are being re-released “on the more archaic (but equally tactile) of the original formats” by Joyful Noise Recordings. Aside from Bug, which was reissued last summer, it’s the first time the early Dinosaur Jr albums have been released on cassette since their original appearance in the 1980s.
The collection is a one-time, limited-edition release of 500 copies, with 350 to be sold online and 150 at shows on the band’s upcoming West Coast tour. The so-called “Cassette Trilogy” will be packaged in custom-built, screen-printed wooden boxes, while the individual cassettes are manufactured on high-quality chrome tape with purple, black and white shells and are individually wrapped with eight-panel original artwork, according to the label.
Plus, there’s a bonus: Joyful Noise is pressing up 50 copies of the first Sebadoh cassette, Weed Forestin’, which was originally packaged with You’re Living All Over Me. Fifty people who pre-order the Dinosaur Jr box also will receive a Weed Forestin’ tape, which will not be sold individually.
The box sets are priced at $39 and can be pre-ordered now; they will ship Dec. 9.


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Also a little detail on the number of Declassified missions in the game.
Microsoft Games Studio has revealed a new TV commercial for the upcoming Gears of War: Judgment, releasing exclusively on the Xbox 360 on March 19th. And it claims that there are more than a couple of Easter Eggs in this Achievement-centered, 30 second cut.
Firstly, it reveals that there 40 (maybe more) Declassified missions that can be completed – these same missions put a difficult spin on the normal missions, but up the amount of stars you can earn. Then there’s the apartment fire escape that the girl is standing on – it immediately echoes back to a similar environment from Gears of War 2.
Finally, we have the dropping Cog during the third Achievement reveal, with the lovable canine also having a Cog name tag on its collar.
Best of all? Pay real close attention and you might catch one of the more important enemies within the game.
Head here for more details on Gears of War: Judgment’s second campaign, titled Aftermath.

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Today, technology is improving day by day, so most of the people using a Smartphone for all purposes because it gives you everything. The new Galaxy Note Edge has increased against the iPhone 6 Plus. Both are released in September 2014 as well as both are touch screen model. The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge comes with the Quad HD super AMOLED display.
Features And Specifications
The dimensions of the Galaxy Note Edge are about 151.30 x 82.40 x 8.30 and the dimension for iPhone 6 plus are about 158.10 x 77.80 x 7.10. The battery capacity for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and the iPhone 6 Plus is about 3000 mAh and 2815 mAh. The screen size of Galaxy Note Edge is 5.60 inches and the iPhone 6 Plus has 5.50 inches. The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has 1440 x 2560 pixels and the iPhone 6 plus has 1080 x 1920 pixel resolutions. The Galaxy Note Edge has 3GB random access memory and the iPhone 6 plus has only 1 GB random access memory. The rear camera for Galaxy Note Edge is about 16 mega pixels, but the rear camera of Apple iPhone 6 plus has only 8 mega pixels and both have a flash light. The front camera on the Galaxy Note Edge and the iPhone 6 Plus is about 3.7 mega pixels and 1.2 mega pixels. So you can know from all the given above things is that Galaxy Note Edge is better than the iPhone 6 because the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has new advanced features and specifications.
Special Things In Galaxy Note Edge
You may check your heart rate with the sensor on the back of the phone. The night clock shows the time when the main screen is in the off state, this is better if you are using your mobile as your alarm clock. You can answer the call without any exiting app you are using. You can replace your battery easily as well as you can include much storage with the MicroSD card space. This comes with the stylus for taking notes and drawing purposes. By using this Smartphone, you can use curved portion screen to switch in between the favorite apps without need to go back into the home screen. The greatest thing is that you can run 2 apps once on a similar screen. Another thing is that if you use charger and it comes with Note Edge, then you can charge your battery very rapidly. You can easily shrink your screen for an easy one-handed use as well as you can shrink your keyboard for a one handed typing. Whatever apps you want to add into your phone, you can easily add those apps. You can charge through the Micro USB in the Galaxy Note Edge but the iPhone cannot do this. So you people can enjoy more with the fantastic Galaxy Note Edge as well as you can get more entertainment. After the release of Galaxy Note Edge, the new Galaxy Note Edge 2 will be released, this also would have advanced features and specifications.


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At this release event in Washington, DC, co-sponsored by MPI, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and ImmigrationWorks USA, the Chicago Council's independent task force on immigration released its report, U.S. Economic Competitiveness at Risk: A Midwest Call to Action on Immigration Reform.
Covering the findings of the UPSTREAM project, this MPI Europe event explores how a coordinated approach to integration may create more effective and inclusive approaches to diversity across the policy-making spectrum.
A discussion on the situation of Syrian refugees, recent developments in the region, and the U.S. humanitarian response, along with reports from recent fact-finding missions to the region by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Refugee Council USA.
On this webinar, MPI analysts present the findings from their report Immigrant and Refugee Workers in the Early Childhood Field: Taking a Closer Look, and discuss the issue with a leading expert in the field of child-care worker employment.
A discussion with the Director of The White House Domestic Policy Council on the content of the new National Integration Plan delivered to the President by the recently created White House Task Force on New Americans, along with the plan for implementation.
A webinar examining the shifting pattern of Central American child and family migration between 2011 and 2014 and expectations for 2015, the policy challenges presented by the rising inflow, and how states, localities, the U.S. government, and other countries in the region are responding to this recent trend.
Part of a series exploring issues likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from the cities of New York and Seattle and others examines possible recommendations on federal coordination of local government immigrant integration initiatives, including language access.
This webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the WE Global Network, and Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Service, examines the role of economic development initiatives and refugee resettlement programs/infrastructure in immigrant integration.
This webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the National Partnership for New Americans, and the National Skills Coalition, looks at the role of adult education and English language and skills training in the immigrant integration process.


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This artwork is an adaptation of a Thomas Kinkade classic. In celebration of Christmas, Thomas Kinkade Studios enhanced Thom’s original piece with special holiday and winter elements. Can you find them all? This collaborative piece is available in a beautiful gallery wrapped canvas limited edition format that is the perfect accent for any home or office.
In Starlight Evening, we look back to when Christmas was a simpler time, where street lamps radiate with the warm light of a natural flame and the townsfolk leisurely stroll to Christmas Eve Mass.
Copyright: © Thomas Kinkade Studios. All rights reserved.
Title Starlight Evening
Painted December 2018
Published December 2018
Classification Thomas Kinkade Studios
Category New Releases, Thomas Kinkade, Limited Edition Art, Christmas
Collection 2018 Special Limited Edition
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In an hotly-contested affair at the Frimley Green Recreation Ground, Marlow FC beat Frimley Green 4-1 on penalties to progress to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Having gone a goal behind and a man down inside the opening half after Jay Welch’s dismissal, Devontae Romeo equalised for Marlow in the 74th minute to set up a nervy finish to the game. But with time running out there were no further goals and a penalty shootout was needed to separate the two teams.
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Jordin Canada of the Los Angeles Sparks finished second with 18 votes, while Alanna Smith of the Chicago Sky got three votes.
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Her strong play helped the Wings complete a two-game first-round sweep of the Atlanta Dream. It was the club's first playoff series victory since it relocated to the Lone Star State in 2016.
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I love poetry. BUT, I'lll be the first to admit that I sometimes struggle with it and get bogged down in the language or the structure. But I do love it. And I love it as an amateur: I don't care about rhyming or iambic pentameter and I don't have a preference for haiku or sonnet. The beauty of poetry to me - and why I love it - is that it is one form of writing that can really connect on an emotional level. It's that visceral feeling when a poem makes you stop and just feel. Amanda Gorman’s recitation of her poem at President Biden’s inauguration did that for me - her poem displayed the power and beauty of language and how poetry can make a person feel, think, dream . . . it's one example of the power of words and why I continue to challenge myself to keep a book of poetry in the stack of books on my nightstand.
Growing up, I never got Science Fiction/Fantasy. Sure, I read a handful of Star Trek books and got caught up the Star Wars craze . . . but just never seemed to find that groove with this genre. I think, for me, that it had do with patience and the ability to find an literal point of reference: taking the time to build the worlds or visualize the characters was difficult for me, so I tended to avoid the genre. Recently (thanks in large part to my husband's love of SciFi), I've begun exploring the genre - and have been delighted with some of the finds.
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August 1936 was an extraordinarily turbulentperiod in European history. During the team’s stop-off in Germany during thesummer, the players had noted the immense construction projects taking place.Already dictators were on the march and war was on the horizon.
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“We were unfavourably impressed by the habit of nearly all the players of shouting at one another throughout the game.” Daily Mirror, September 1936
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The Protea Hotel Midrand is situated close to various upmarket shopping malls (Centurion Mall, Sandton City, Sandridge and Carlswald Shopping Malls) as well as top–class restaurants. The Sound Stage Theatre provides entertainment on a weekly basis with a range of live shows and Montecasino offers a variety of nightlife options.
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|The Fifthteenth Annual Berkeley Undergraduate Prize for Architectual Design Excellence 2013
Malvika Mehta Travel Fellowship Report
Spain and France, June 26th - July 1st 2014
This opportunity has also been an ideal learning experience because I was able to study accessibility in the context of a variety of spatial scales, and observe many interpretations of universal design. My learning was mostly informal, but the travel has given me much to mull over- I can see my own reflections mature over the last month since I have returned.
These 5 exhilarating weeks of travel are hard to sum up in a report! Below I revisit some highlights of my travel:
On 25th June I arrived in Spain by flight, stopping over for six hours at Zurich, Switzerland. I was immediately struck by the vast difference between the European cityscape and the Indian- they seemed like different planets!
From the Madrid airport, a commuter train dropped me off, two hours later at the city of Avila, which hosted the ‘IV International Congress of Tourism for All’ from 26th to 28th June. The venue of the Congress was carefully chosen. The City of Ávila was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985. And to better that, Ávila, won the first EU Access City Award in 2010 (illustration1). This was particularly exciting for me- creating accessibility to architectural heritage, also as a route to urban renewal was a theme we pursued in this year’s essay submission (co-authored with my friend, Joyjeet Kanungo). Not only has the city sensitively adapted and preserved its medieval city walls, and the many medieval heritage sites, but accessible tourism has become an important component of its economy.
The ‘IV International Congress of Tourism for All’ scheduled is organized every three years by The ONCE Foundation in conjunction with ENAT (European Network for Accessible Tourism) with a focus on imbibing the values of universal design to enhance and enrich the tourism sector.
“Accessible Tourism” broadly stands for tourism and travel that is accessible to all people, with disabilities or not. This year the Congress was conducted at the Lienzo Norte Conference and Exhibition Centre in Avila. As a student, being in this world of professionals discussing that status of universal accessibility in their country or city was all the more rewarding.
One realizes that while there were cities where not enough thought is given to creation of accessible environments (such as Delhi) there are cities where living and travelling for everyone is an equally seamless and enjoyable experience. The Congress was a celebration of all that that has been done around the world to create universally accessible spaces and cities.
Experience and information was shared by professionals in the workshops, round tables and plenary sessions through the two and a half day event with an audience composed of more than 150 delegates from around 20 countries. A range of fields and stakeholders were represented- architecture, city councils and other administrative bodies, tourism professionals, NGOs, researchers and so on.
The lunch and tea breaks gave the delegates to interact and network with each other. I too met many interesting people in these breaks who were happy to share their experiences with a student of architecture from India!
Particular presentations stood out. For example, Ms. Fionnuala Rogerson, Ireland, Director of the International Union of Architects' Architecture for All ", Ireland made a presentation titled "Strategic Planning in Heritage Accessibility". In her crisp and graphic presentation- she left the audience with a series of thought provoking questions to ask themselves, and find these answers for their countries and cities- about standardisation of design, the use of technology to create access as done in the Institute of Engineers, London, compromising or entirely losing the essence of the architectural experience to achieve accessibility, permanent or temporary interventions, and the action cost- feasibility and impact of creating accessible spaces.
Another presentation pursued a different line of thought- how nature deals with accessibility. Delegates also heard about improving access to the Acropolis and the historic centre of Athens, to the Iguazu natural park, Argentina, to urban parks and historic gardens in Madrid, to museums from Germany, Spain and Australia and labour integration of people with disabilities and the economic opportunity presented by accessible tourism. Many architects discussed how funding and budgetary restrictions are a ubiquitous hurdle faced in the creation of accessible spaces.
There were also some stalls at the venue, where the latest in technological innovation was on display, a lot of which was mobility related. There was also an audio guide to enjoy a painting, designed especially for the blind (illustration 2).
On the evening of the June 26th, the participants were given a guided tour of the city of Avila. Being in a group of accessibility experts as well as individuals with different abilities, Avila was critically appreciated as an accessible environment. Our visit began at the Avila Tourist Information centre, which housed a tactile museum that held miniature three dimensional reproductions of the city’s most important sites. This was my first experience at a tactile museum. Again I was reminded how easily accessible information is a delight and of value even to those with no apparent disabilities (illustration 2).
The next evening a walk to the walls of the city was organised. Avila is known for its largely intact medieval fortifications. Only one section of the walls was adapted for wheelchair accessibility. Earlier in the day I had climbed up the other section of the walls and now put together I could compare the experience (illustration 1).
These three days in the small city of Avila, whose motto is "A City for Everyone" was a great kickstart to this trip.
In my mind, I imagine my whole journey to Europe as a string of these awe inspiring moments where I stand in the environs of breath taking architecture, simultaneously trying to make sense of the spatial experience and marvelling at the genius behind its creation.
I seized this opportunity to explore Madrid and Barcelona in Spain. These cities with their rich architectural heritage, juxtaposed with bold contemporary expression create intense and inspiring urban spaces (illustration 3). I also spent a great deal of time inside museums and galleries viewing the works of art that the cities offered on display.
On July 7th I arrived in France by plane, admiring the views of the lush western French countryside. Nantes, the capital of Brittany, was settled in roughly 70 BC and flourished as the foremost French port, known for its notorious slave-trade. When its ship building industry was relocated outside the city, Nantes transformed into a thriving student and cultural nucleus.
Navigating around Nantes on foot was enjoyable and easy, as one would expect of a city awarded the prestigious “Access City Award” 2012. Nantes comes in second place in the European rankings, behind Berlin. Not only physical access but access to information in the city was easy and thoughtful. I could clearly see how the ideal of universal accessibility had driven the design and detail of streets and public spaces but how it positively affected the experience for everyone (illustration 4).
The history museum of the city is housed in the castle (illustration 4). The castle itself is beautiful and what made the experience even more exquisite is the approach adopted by the architects to create universal access in this heritage building, making it a seamless and respectable experience. The access retrofits were bold and held their own, glorifying the ideals of universal design. Information was also creatively shared through graphic story -telling and was aided by tactile and braille panels as well as a sign language expert (illustration 5).
I was also thrilled to visit the Maison Radieuse (The Radiant City) in Reze near Nantes, one of Le Corbusier’s early social housing projects completed in 1955 that was a pure embodiment of his principles (illustration 3).
The Paralympic Games, held in Lyon, was definitely the highlight of my trip and the most unique experience. Finally to settle down, at least temporarily, in one place after being on the road for almost fifteen days was a relief in itself! Moreover, being in Lyon for three weeks, allowed me the time to really get comfortable in the city in the rhythm of the city. I almost forgot I was a foreigner to the city as I sunk into the routine of a volunteer at the Games. Experiencing the life in a foreign city is in itself a new and unforgettable experience. As a student of architecture, the Games really gave me the time to observe and reflect about shaping of urban experiences.
I arrived in the city of lights as Lyon if often called,on July 12th, though the Games were to begin only a week later. On 13th July, after registration, I headed up to ‘the volunteer tent’. The Games were organized on an undulating grassy ground on the edge of the city of Lyon, called Parc de Parilly (illustration 6). Large tents were assembled on site, each dedicated to a specific function. Rubber matting was laid on the ground for ease of access. Dry toilets were placed all over the site. Additional wings or tribunals were set up to seat the spectators as the biggest turnout in the history of the Games was expected. One tribunal was set up especially for wheelchair users, complete with user friendly access route (illustration 8). The function and management of the whole event rested on the shoulders of over a thousand volunteers, many of whom had been engaged in this project since six months.
I took the time to explore this city of lights as Lyon is known. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (illustration 7). Its Roman and Gallic remains are testimony to this two thousand year old city. I spent an entire day exploring the city on cycle- a completely novel experience for me. In Delhi, where I live, it is uncommon and unpleasant to use a cycle as a means of transport if other modes of transport are available and can be afforded. In Lyon I was absolutely thrilled to cycle with a purpose! I also visited the ‘Cite International’, conceived by Renzo Piano. One of Buckminster Fuller’s early study models for a geodesic dome was on display at the contemporary art museum there (illustration 7).
About thirty away minutes by train followed by a thirty minute trek, lies the La Tourette Monastry, also designed by Le Corbusier. Visiting this spiritual building was one more of those uplifting moments that made this trip so special. Experiencing in real, a building that one has read and seen so much about, is truly dreamlike! (illustration 3).
The opening ceremony was held on the evening of 19th July. There was a lot of cheering and positive energy in spite of the rain. This was the biggest event of its kind- 1,100 athletes from 85 countries were set to compete in 207 medal events and media and broadcasters from 25 countries were present to provide coverage.
Lyon with its population of 720,890 and area of only 47.95 km², is a small European city and an extremely small city for a resident of Delhi! The whole city was energized. 25 hotels across the city were booked for the athletes, the media and the officials associated with the event. One could always spot the red volunteer jerseys and the colourful gear bearing the symbols of each country, among the crowds in downtown Lyon.
There were many components of this experience that I have brought back with me. One of them was watching the actual events as the athletes compete. The events are categorized according to the disability level of the sportspersons. One of the events which particularly impacted me was the long jump competition for T12 category, or the blind athletes. The athletes depend on their sense of sound and of course muscle memory acquired through rigorous practice, to calculate the run up distance and make the jump at the right moment in the correct direction, upon the audio signal from his/her guide. Every now and then, an athlete would trip over or jump outside the pit but never walk back without a smile. Their spirit was admirable!
Another high point was the recreation ‘Village’ at the Games’ venue. The Village offered one and all a glimpse into the everyday life of a physically challenged individual. For example, one could try a ride on a two-seater tandem bicycle, a ‘trike’ (a tricycle) or a ‘hand crank’ (a three wheeled cycle operated by arms). The tandem bicycle, where my friend and I could co-ordinate through sight and speech is actually designed for a partially sighted or blind user to cycle with a sighted partner. Seemingly minor details really struck me- for instance, how does the blind person actually mount a bike (illustration 8)? One could also try to use a wheelchair and navigate through doorways and different kinds of ramps, play basketball and compete in the boxing rink on the wheelchair. I had not realised the sheer amount of arm strength required to move a mechanical wheelchair. Recreation for some, but these visits to the village really impacted me, filling me with a sense of urgency. I was reminded once again of how fundamentally a sensitive design can guide/ alter our experience of and in the external environment.
Especially when dealing with accessible environments, the details- the precise measurement and turn of angle become so important. On the other hand, no design really has integrity unless guided toward an overarching vision- the obvious absence of this in the case of the accommodation
Unfortunately my lack of fluency in French allowed me only a limited choice of volunteering jobs. I chose to work with the media and my main role was to spend about two to three hours each day cropping the live feed into smaller event videos. This job fit me well because I spent a lot of time watching and observing athletic events on camera and still leaving plenty of time to explore the camp in person.
I took some time to visit all the other spaces associated with the Games. I visited the Bron stadium, practice facility for all the athletes where the layer of retrofits was easily decipherable (Illustration 9).
I also visited a couple of hotels, where upon speaking to the athletes and their accompanying staff. Overall, the idea of accessibility is often imagined as an extra layer of retrofits such as elevator and not as much an experiential design. For instance there is a vertical stack of rooms that is only one room on each floor of the hotel, which have been designed for wheelchair movement. In the case of the Paralympians, these were not truly usable as they were travelling as a group and naturally preferred to be situated close to each other, on the same floor.
In another hotel for example, where the British team was put up, there is an elevator to carry the guests to their rooms above, the lobby area of the hotel is also reasonably comfortable, but there was one gaping flaw- the gymnasium and swimming pool in the basement required the user to step down twice from the lift lobby. I got the good chance to speak to the team nurse. She too was saddened over ‘how the thought process just did not exist in the designer.’ The accessibility requirements of different users were considered in terms of some basic facilities, such as elevators but not as a holistic spatial experience.
At the end of the five weeks, I boarded the expressway to the airport with a heavy heart. And imagine my surprise when I suddenly found myself in the famed and stunning entrance to airport terminal designed by Santiago Calatrava (illustration 3)! It was a wonderful parting gift!
Being a Berkeley Travel Fellow was an extraordinary experience as it gave me the opportunity to experience and observe the social dimensions of architecture in a variety of settings.
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Here is a table for the 2000 Chevy Malibu Engine Models with their recommended oil type and oil capacity (with filter):
|Engine Model||Oil Type||Oil Capacity with Filter (quarts/liters)|
|2.4L L4||5W-30||4.5 quarts / 4.3 liters|
|3.1L V6||5W-30||4.5 quarts / 4.3 liters|
What kind of oil does a 2000 Chevy Malibu take?
The 2000 Chevy Malibu takes 5W-30 oil. The manufacturer recommends using an oil with the API Starburst symbol, indicating that it meets GM standard GM6094M. It’s also recommended to use only high-quality engine oils that meet the viscosity requirements for the vehicle.
Some suitable oil brands for the 2000 Chevy Malibu include:
- Mobil 1
- Castrol GTX
- Valvoline SynPower
- Pennzoil Platinum
- Royal Purple
To complete a full oil change on the 2000 Chevy Malibu, you will need approximately 4.5 quarts (or 4.3 liters) of oil if you are changing the oil filter as well.
How often do you change the oil on a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
According to professional mechanics, the recommended oil change interval for a 2000 Chevy Malibu is every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first. However, this can vary depending on a variety of factors such as driving conditions, vehicle usage, and type of oil used.
Some newer vehicles may be able to go longer between oil changes due to advancements in engine technology and oil quality.
How much will it cost to change oil and filter on a 2000 Chevy Malibu in the US?
The cost of an oil change for a 2000 Chevy Malibu can vary depending on several factors such as the location, type of oil used, and where the service is performed. On average, an oil change for a 2000 Chevy Malibu can cost between $30 to $50 in the US, if you are using conventional motor oil.
If you opt for synthetic or high-performance oil, the cost of the oil change may be higher.
What are the signs of an oil change in the 2000 Chevy Malibu?
In addition to the recommended mileage or time interval, there are several signs that indicate it’s time for an oil change in a 2000 Chevy Malibu. Here are some of the most common signs:
- Dirty or dark oil: If the oil on your dipstick looks dirty or dark, it may be contaminated with dirt and debris and should be changed.
- Engine noise: If you hear unusual engine noises such as knocking or ticking, this could indicate that the oil is not properly lubricating the engine parts and needs to be changed.
- Oil warning light: If the oil warning light comes on while you are driving, it’s important to have the oil changed as soon as possible, as low oil pressure can cause serious engine damage.
- Reduced fuel economy: If you notice a decrease in fuel economy, this could be due to dirty or old oil affecting engine performance.
- Exhaust smoke: Excessive exhaust smoke can be a sign of burning or leaking oil, which can be caused by old or contaminated oil.


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Defendants do not contend the evidence is insufficient to support the verdict and the judgment awarding plaintiff damages. Their assignments of error, with respect to plaintiff’s cause of action, are directed to the admission of the mortuary tables in evidence and to the charge.
Plaintiff’s foot was broken; her head was injured when thrown against the sun visor; she had “bruises on other parts of my body.” Her foot was in a cast for a month. After the cast was removed she wore a rubber stocking to prevent the leg from swelling, “but it did not, and even today (January 1964) my leg swells at times, especially when I am up on it much * I still have pain in my head and the place where it was hit feels numb. The pain starts in the place where I was hit and runs into the back of my head.”
The physician who treated plaintiff expressed the opinion that pain in the plaintiff’s head could be relieved by blocking the nerve, a relatively simple procedure requiring the injection of alcohol in the nerve *74by means of a needle. This would afford relief for about eight months, then the process would have to be repeated, or the nerve taken out by the roots.
Plaintiff put in evidence over defendants objection the mortuary tables. This is assigned as error. If it be conceded that the evidence is insufficient to establish a permanent-injury, and plaintiff’s life expectancy of no moment, it does not follow that defendants are entitled to a new trial. “The admission of evidence which is immaterial or not prejudicial does not entitle appellant to a new trial.” 1 Strong’s N.C. Index, p. 119, and cases cited in note 409. We find nothing in the record or in the verdict to indicate prejudice to the defendants resulting from the evidence objected to.
Plaintiff gives this description of the events leading to the collision: “We were traveling south and I saw this truck about 25 yards ahead parked * * on the right-hand shoulder of the road going south. This truck pulled onto the highway in front of us and my daughter slowed down and followed it. After my daughter followed him for about 40 or 50 yards, at a distance of at least two car-lengths, she started to pass him. She got up within a car-length of him and blew the horn and then got into the left hand lane to go around him, when he cut right short ahead of us, and she hit him * * * I had watched the truck and he gave no indication that he was going to turn. At the time that he turned, we were in the passing lane and at that moment he had not given any signal of his intention to turn to the left * * * The front end of our car hit the left-hand rear fender of the truck.”
Guyton, operator of the truck, testified he was “a door to door peddler of ice cream,” implying slow speed because of frequent stops. He was parked on the right shoulder when he saw the Plymouth coming from the north. It was then half a mile away. This distance enabled him to enter the southbound lane in safety. He intended to turn into a road on the east and 250-300 yards south of the point where he entered the highway. When he was 50 yards north of the point where he intended to turn, the Plymouth was 25-50 yards behind him. When 20 yards north of the intersection, he pulled into the left lane preparatory to making his intended turn at the intersection.
Defendants’ assignments of error, as they relate to the charge, do not comply with our rules. Lowie & Co. v. Atkins, 245 N.C. 98, 95 S.E. 2d 271; Hunt v. Davis, 248 N.C. 69, 102 S.E. 2d 405; nonetheless, we have examined the charge. The court defined the terms “negligence,” “proximate cause,” and “burden of proof.” He told the jury the burden was on plaintiff to establish actionable negligence of defendants and the amount of damages to which she would be entitled. In one instance *75he said, “if yon believe by the greater weight of evidence,” the jury should answer “yes,” Certainly the jury could not have misunderstood and treated the word “believe” as other than “find.”
The conflicts and divergent inferences which the jury might draw from the testimony called for an explanation of the various statutes enacted to promote safety on the highways. The court called attention to G.S. 20-146, 149, 150, 153 and 154. He explained the effect of a violation of these statutory provisions. Read as a whole, as a charge should be, Flintall v. Insurance Co., 259 N.C. 666, 131 S.E. 2d 312, we find nothing in the charge which, in our opinion, can be regarded as prejudicial to defendants.
Did defendants offer any evidence to support their claim for contribution? The admission that additional defendant was the registered owner of the Plymouth established prima facie the fact that the driver was owner’s agent, acting in the course and scope of her employment, G.S. 20-71.1 (b). If defendants (plaintiffs as to the additional defendant) have also made a prima fade showing of negligent operation of the Plymouth proximately causing the collision and resulting damage to the plaintiff, the court erred in nonsuiting their claim for contribution.
G.S. 20-149 (b) directs the operator of a motor vehicle intending to pass another vehicle traveling in the same direction to give audible warning of the intent to pass unless the vehicles are in a business or residential district. The collision, causing plaintiff’s injuries, occurred in the open country. Did the driver of the Plymouth give notice of her intention to pass the truck? The evidence is conflicting. Defendants’ evidence would support a negative answer, plaintiff’s an affirmative answer. Whether the warning was or was not given was a question for the jury. A failure to give the statutory warning would not be negligence p&r se; but would, when coupled with the other testimony of the witnesses, suffice to support a finding that a reasonably prudent person under similar circumstances would not have attempted to pass without sounding the horn. If the jury should so find; and further find that such negligence was one of the proximate causes of the collision, it would follow as a matter of law that the drivers of the vehicles were joint tort-feasors. If it should further find on the prima facie evidence of ownership that the driver of the Plymouth was the agent for the owner, acting in the scope of her employment, the additional defendant would be liable for contribution. The Court could not resolve the factual controversy.
In the judgment for plaintiff: No error.
The judgment of nonsuit is: Reversed.

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“misleading marketing caused some lung-cancer patients “to die earlier and faster, with more pain.”
“This settlement, however, allows the company to avoid the burden, disruption, cost and distraction of protracted civil litigation and to focus instead on our business of developing medicines that extend and improve human lives.”
Pharma Firms Reach $67M Deal With Feds
By DON DEBENEDICTIS
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — Drugmaker Genentech and another pharmaceutical company will pay $67 million to settle a federal lawsuit accusing them of overstating the effectiveness of cancer drug Tarceva, the Justice Department said.
Federal prosecutors claim that from 2006 through 2011, Genentech and co-defendant OSI Pharmaceuticals made misleading statements to doctors about how well the drug worked for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
In fact, the government claims, there was “little evidence” that Tarceva worked effectively for lung cancer patients — except for those who had never smoked or who had a mutation in a certain cell protein.
As a result of the exaggerated marketing to doctors, Genentech and OSI “knowingly caused false or fraudulent claims” to be submitted to Medicare and other federal and state health care programs for purchases of Tarceva for cancer patients who were smokers or lacked the mutation, according to the settlement agreement released late Monday.
The case appears to be the first settlement under the federal False Claims Act alleging a drug company exaggerated the survival data for a cancer drug, according to the law firm for the Genentech whistleblower who launched the lawsuit.
Earlier cases dealt with marketing drugs for unapproved uses.
“However, in this case, the manufacturers allegedly marketed their lung cancer drug with knowingly inflated survival data,” Nolan Auerbach & White partner Marcella Auerbach said in her firm’s release. “As alleged in the … complaint, the end result was a substantial boost in sales.”
The firm’s 2011 lawsuit on behalf of former Genentech employee Brian Shields claimed that the companies’ misleading marketing caused some lung-cancer patients “to die earlier and faster, with more pain.”
Federal prosecutors agreed to take over the case early on and reached Monday’s settlement with the drug companies.
“Drug manufacturers that make misleading claims about their product’s effectiveness can jeopardize the health of patients — in this case, cancer patients,” Health and Human Services official Steven J. Ryan said in a statement announcing the settlement. “Our agency will continue to protect both patients and taxpayers by holding those who engage in such practices accountable for their actions.”
“Pharmaceutical companies have a responsibility to provide accurate information to patients and health care providers about their prescription drugs,” Benjamin C. Mizer, chief of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, said in the statement. “The Department of Justice will hold those companies accountable that mislead the public about the efficacy of their products.”
The companies said the settlement allows them to put the five-year-old litigation behind them.
“We believe our Tarceva promotional communications and practices were and are entirely proper and in compliance with the law,” Genentech spokesman Andrew Villani said in an emailed statement. “This settlement, however, allows the company to avoid the burden, disruption, cost and distraction of protracted civil litigation and to focus instead on our business of developing medicines that extend and improve human lives.”
Villani also noted the settlement does not require the companies to submit to a detailed “corporate integrity agreement” with the Health and Human Services Department.
Under the settlement agreement, Genentech and OSI will pay $62.6 million to the federal government and $4.4 million to Medicaid programs in several states. South San Francisco-based Genentech is owned by Swiss drug company Roche, while OSI is owned by Astellas Pharma of Japan.
Shields will receive about $10 million of the total settlement out of the federal government’s share, according to the agreement.
Brian Stretch, the U.S. attorney in San Francisco who announced the deal Monday, said it “demonstrates the government’s unwavering commitment to pursue violations of the False Claims Act and recover taxpayer dollars spent as a result of misleading marketing campaigns.”


The Hoisington Lady Cardinals had their last JV tennis meet of the season yesterday, September 29th, and ended the year with a resounding team win.
Please review the changes to our live streaming of all varsity events at Hoisington High School. If you have any questions please contact the High School Office.
Message from the Hoisington Library: Hoisington Public Library will host Will Haynes speaking on “The Civil War in Kansas” at 10 a.m. Oct. 8. He is a Humanities Kansas speaker. For Kansans, the violent guerrilla warfare between proslavery and antislavery forces known as Bleeding Kansas foreshadowed the national Civil War to come. This talk presents the story of Kansas during the Civil War and how it helped shape the state’s image for years to come. Will works at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence.
UPDATE from the Hoisington Public Library: Hoisington Public Library will show the movie "Sonic Hedgehog 2”. This will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 22. There will be free popcorn. Bring a friend!
JV FB game for today 9/19 has been moved to 6pm start due to the potential heat.
Thank You Class of 1967
Schedule for Saturday VB at Russell
Message from the Hoisington Public Library: Hoisington Public Library will show the movie “Lightyear”. This will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 22. There will be free popcorn. Bring a friend!
Mondays game 9/19 with Lyons has been cancelled. We will play Cheney instead on 9/19 with 5pm start.
9/10 Girls Tennis at Great Bend has been rescheduled for 9/17 9am start.
Due to publication requirements and the USD 431 Budget and Revenue Neutral Rate forms not being published in the Hoisington Dispatch in the September 1, 2022 edition, the USD 431 Budget Hearing will not be on September 12th. The Regular board meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m., 9-12-22 The Budget and Revenue Neutral Rate Hearings will be held September 19, 2022 at 7:00 am at the USD 431 District Office, 165 West 3rd Street, Hoisington, KS 67544. If there are further questions please contact the USD 431 District Office. Thank you!
2022 JV Cardinal Classic Volleyball Champs!
Please read the updated policy in regards to home contests.
Message from the Hoisington Library: Like to fashion crafts? Sign up at Hoisington Public Library for a spooky ADULT Halloween Craft 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 17. Bring one clear glass Ball jar. It’s free. Our Sara is fabulous with crafts!
Message from the Hoisington Library: Fall Story Hour begins at 2 p.m. each Friday, Sept. 23-Nov. 18 at Hoisington Public Library. Bring your pre-schoolers in for a fun-filled afternoon with other parents and kids! Keren the Comfort Dog will be here Oct 14.
On Monday we had an incident take place at the Activities Center where a male mistakenly walked into one of the girls locker rooms. USD 431 has investigated the issue and determined this was an accident and this has been confirmed through several reliable sources. USD 431 is continuing to take steps to mitigate the possibility of this happening again. We appreciate the assistance from several in the community in this matter and we hope you will spread this message as well.
Please welcome our new teacher!
Pool Play Schedule for the Ness City HS JV Volleyball Tournament on Saturday
Pool Play Schedule for the HS CKL Volleyball Tournament on Saturday
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I have always believed that when you look at life in reverse all is as it should be, while mostly I like to travel back to fond memories and moments, sometimes you need to look back as a reminder never to make the same mistake again, Moments deep within can be blinded by a false trust, i was so busy admiring through the lens that I didn’t see the water creep up behind me, left standing on a meter long island, i was drawn in, peaceful in a trance and forgot about the tide coming in, with a smile on my face I walked through the water not even feeling the cold. Thank God for reality checks.
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Looks like I need to wait for a king tide to get the image I want.
It was hypnotic watching and waiting for the tide that really never came in.
Such is life.
Sunrise at Lake Daylesford, Victoria
The glow of a beautiful morning with the warm sun, colouring the world around me.
A great way to start my day.
This brick kiln, located near Bacchus Marsh, was built around 1885 for Messrs. Pearce Brothers, and was used for processing chicory roots, which once baked and ground are frequently used to complement or even wholly substitute coffee. The brick layer was J. F. Taylor, and carpentry was by Mr. Murphy. It was in operation for a relatively short period, being referred to 25 years later as an “unused chicory kiln” and “the old chicory kiln.” In the years following it was suggested that the building could be repurposed for tobacco leaf drying, fruit canning, or even housing an electricity plant. One wall contains advertising for Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills (“For the Liver”), with an older slightly different version of the ad showing through as the top coat of paint deteriorates. Today the area immediately surrounding the building is still used for agricultural purposes.
A warm and inviting morning at Bay of Fires, a water over the rocks and through the water was a great was to start the day and continue on our Tasmanian journey.
I love that a few times the water swelled up over the barrier and soaked my feet, she certainly rises to the occasion.
The Spectacular view as I walked down towards the beach at Fort Nepean, just beautiful, on with the exploring.


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Food, wine and all things delicious…
Americans would call it my guilty pleasure, the French my péché mignon (delightful sin), but to me it is just NIRO by Le Gambetta – my favorite bistronomie restaurant in Aix-en-Provence.
With their Belle Epoque, 1900’s décor, French comfort food at thrifty prices, “Bouillon” restaurants are once again popular in Paris. Proof? Chartier, a pioneer of the concept, is resuscitating one of its original Left Bank venues right in the heart of Montparnasse.
In Bordeaux, the city at very heart of one of the oldest and most revered winemaking regions in the world, the recently opened Cité du Vin takes visitors on a journey of discovery of the varied vineyards and wine cultures on the planet.
Ravaged three centuries ago by a major volcanic eruption, the arid, windswept Spanish island of Lanzarote, off the coast of western Africa, didn’t seem conducive to wine-growing. Yet its inhabitants have managed to create thriving vineyards by shaping a unique landscape of tiny craters of black volcanic ash, each planted with a vine.
Barcelona is said to have the most restaurants and bars per capita in Europe. Discovering memorable ones is a fun exercise for food conscious visitors.
In the heart of Perigord, medieval Château La Fleunie lives on as a charming three-star boutique hotel, especially notable for its gourmet restaurant, La Table du Chevalier.
In off the beaten path Provencal village of La Roque d’Anthéron, tiny Auberge du Castellas is a foodies’ lucky find.
From its popular Bouchons to internationally revered local chef Paul Bocuse, Lyon is a city that takes its cuisine seriously. Nowhere is that more obvious than at the little known teaching restaurant Vatel.
There are thousands of neighborhood bistros in Paris, dishing out meals that go from banal to “can’t-wait-to-tell-my-friends.” With its generous and imaginative cuisine, newly open L’Accolade is a clear winner in the “tell” category.
Hard to imagine that in the historic center of Aix-en-Provence, where even the tiniest of squares is crammed with bistro terraces thick with tourists, cookie-cutter menus and hurried waiters, there still exist an intimate heaven where you can enjoy imaginative cuisine and considerate service in a relaxed atmosphere. Welcome to La Table des Saisons
The cuisine of northern France goes far beyond the regional stereotype of mussels and fries to dish out delectable specialties that reflect its dual French and Flemish heritage. Waterzooi anyone?
From simple roadside clams-and-fries shacks to noted restaurants with impressive views of the ocean and menus to match, the Massachusetts North Shore is a foodie heaven where catch-of-the-day really means fresh-off-the-boat seafood.
My favorite place to linger on the Quai des Grands Augustins is not a bookstall but rather the habit-forming “avec Guy Savoy” bistro across the street, Les Bouquinistes…
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Missing couple's SUV located
Alberta RCMP confirm the missing St. Albert couple's SUV has been located. Investigators have been on scene and have performed a forensic examination of the vehicle. Lyle and Marie McCann have been missing since July 3rd.
Police confirm that the vehicle was located approximately 30 kilometres east of Edson near Carrot Creek. Investigators also say the area is considered to be a potential crime scene.
RCMP released an image of the couple's SUV situated deep within the bush. CTV News spotted multiple cruisers blocking traffic on Highway 16 and Range Road 144, which is located near the campground where the couple's burned-out RV was found.
Police also say they are still on the hunt for a 38-year-old man who they are labelling as a person of interest in the case.
Investigators reveal they are looking for Travis Edward Vader who has a history of drug abuse and is wanted on multiple outstanding warrants not related to this case including, possession of stolen property and the unauthorized and careless storage of a firearm.
Assistant Commissioner Peter Hourihan revealed during a news conference Friday that Vader should not be approached as he is considered dangerous and possibly armed.
"Any sightings of him should be reported to police immediately and he should not be approached."
Hourihan says police started to gain an interest in the man in the last 24 hours.
The RCMP has already faced some harsh criticism after the way they've dealt with the investigation.
Earlier in the week, Diana Bjorklund and her father went to the Prince George RCMP detachment to report the sighting of the McCann's SUV in the area.
The father and daughter say they told officers about seeing the vehicle last Thursday but didn't receive much attention.
"They didn't take our names or phone numbers or nothing. They said too much time had elapsed and there was nothing they could do about it. It didn't sound like they were interested," said Evert Bjorklund.
Police do admit that an employee realized that they had not collected contact information from the witness who had showed up at the detachment.
"Couple of mistakes have been made, I acknowledge that," said Hourihan.
Back on July 3rd, 78-year-old Lyle Thomas is seen fueling up his motorhome at a Superstore gas station in St. Albert. He and his wife, Marie Ann McCann, have not been seen or heard from since.
The couple left for a holiday in B.C. and police say there has been no record of the pair making any phone calls or using their bank account since.
After paying a visit to the gas station, it is believed the couple then took to the Yellowhead Highway in the RV, with their light green Hyundai Tucson in tow.
The couple was supposed to meet up with their daughter on July 10th in B.C., but when they didn't arrive, she notified St. Albert RCMP who then issued a missing person's bulletin.
The family now welcomes any new leads in the case.
"It's been basically a whole mystery. Haven't seen or heard anything in almost two weeks. I'm viewing this as a positive step," said the couple's son, Bret McCann.
On July 5th, an Edson RCMP officer came across the couple's burning RV and was able to pull information from the registration card. The officer attempted to call the registered owner of the RV, but that was unsuccessful.
Hourihan says after the motorhome was found, specific information failed to get passed on.
"A couple of things weren't followed up on. I wanted to let you know that is under review right now," he said.
As a result of that, a member from the Edson RCMP detachment has been placed on an administrative leave.
The McCann's children have always maintained that the couple would have never come to the campground where their motorhome was found. The road leading to the campsite is pitted with deep pot holes.
So far, the RCMP has received more than 100 tips from the public and have 20 investigators working full-time on the case.
Investigators still want to hear from anyone who may have seen the light green 2006 Hyundai Tucson with the license plate number ZPK 289, during the period of July 5th to July 16th.
Vader is described as:
- Caucasian Male
- Short Red Hair
- Hazel Eyes
- Could have a goatee
- 6'2" tall
- 220 lbs.
If anyone knows of Vader's whereabouts, they are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.


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Ice on Hólmsá river- the year when this was taken is unknown
Here you see the beauty of Gunnar's small-scaled natures image. The interplay of light, brightnesst and its reflection.The interest in many of Gunnar's photos seem to be mainly about how the light falls over the land as it would be seen from the creator's hand. Golden Ice movement.
Photographer: Gunnar Pétursson, 1928-2002
Reprint of the original picture in correct measuresment, pinted on 310 grms photo paper, 30x40 cm