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More than 600 people signed up to speak on the bill and of those, only 11 registered in support of SB4.
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The Committee Chair said they would not take a vote Wednesday and told one witness the bill is "a long way" from being finalized.


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His supporters want proof that the unprecedented move against the former president was justified
Republican lawmakers are demanding the affidavit used as the basis for the search warrant issued for former US President Donald Trump’s Palm Beach home be unsealed, arguing the extraordinary step of sending the FBI in to seize documents from a former president’s residence requires proof of equally extraordinary justification.
Unsealing the affidavit would “show that this was not just a fishing expedition, that they had due cause to go in and to do this, that they did exhaust all other means,” Republican Senator Mike Rounds told NBC on Sunday.
Former FBI agent and Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pennsylvania) agreed that the search was “an unprecedented action that needs to be supported by unprecedented justification,” suggesting that the probable-cause affidavit would suffice even if it was only shown to members of Congress in a classified briefing.
“I’ve encouraged all my colleagues on the left and the right to reserve judgment and not get ahead of yourself because we don’t know what that document contains. It’s going to answer a lot of questions,” Fitzpatrick claimed.
It’s doubtful such a closed briefing would satisfy the president’s supporters, however. Threats against FBI agents and other federal authorities have been proliferating on social media, according to both that agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
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Military veteran Ricky Shiffer was gunned down in a field in Wilmington, Ohio after supposedly threatening to kill federal agents outside the FBI’s Cincinnati Field Office. He was known to the agency, having attended the January 6 protest at the Capitol, though a spokesperson told Fox News that the tips they had received about him “did not contain a specific and credible threat.” Shiffer’s social media posts encouraged his followers to “kill the FBI on sight” .
Despite the rising tide of partisan unrest, Democrats appeared wholly uninterested in unsealing the affidavit, with House Intelligence Committee chair Adam Schiff (D-California) instead demanding an assessment of potential damage done to national security by Trump’s possession of the classified documents that were seized by the FBI. “The fact that they were in an unsecured place that is guarded with nothing more than a padlock, or whatever security they had at a hotel, is deeply alarming,” Schiff said.
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Lawmakers from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party of Japan elected Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga as president on Monday, paving his way to becoming the country's new Prime Minister, according to local reports.
What Happened: Suga, aged 71, won the party election by landslide, securing 377 votes against rivals former foreign minister Fumio Kishida and former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba, who each secured 89 and 68 votes respectively, Japan’s Mainichi newspaper reported.
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Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso said Sunday that a snap general election could be held “soon." Aso’s faction is the largest in the LDP and has extended support to the incoming prime minister, the Japan Times reported.
The son of a strawberry farmer, Suga, has reportedly vowed to carry on with Abe’s policies, including Abenomics, which revolves around boosting Japan’s money supply and increasing government spending.
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A lawmaker will discuss with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ways on how to reconcile discrepancy between installed and dependable power-generating capacity.
In his keynote speech, Sen. Sherwin T. Gatchalian on Tuesday said the metric used to determine the market-share limitation should be reviewed.
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Located below the Grog Shop, this sleek dance club provides a steady menu of the best local turntablists along with occasional guest stints by big-name DJs.
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As I type this I’m in the air flying into St. Louis, MO to catch American Cruise Line’s 150-guest paddlewheeler, Queen of the Mississippi. The ship leaves the port at 1:30p to head northbound, up the Mississippi River, eventually ending in Minneapolis- St. Paul.
Usually I fly in the day before a cruise to make my cruise embarkation flawless. It gives me time to settle in and get acclimated before non-stop writing, interviews and videos. Having just come off of a 15-day Canada/New England trip, I couldn’t fly in a day early and had to settle for a morning off departure, scheduled to arrive into St. Louis at 10:30am.
Let me back up to what was a normal day flying out of Jacksonville. Everything was good and we were Charlotte bound where I make my connection to St. Louis. In Jacksonville, you have to go to Charlotte, Atlanta or Newark if you want to get anywhere! We took off like clockwork at 7am.
We went to land in Charlotte and almost were touched down on the runway and suddenly the planes engines throttle up and the plane pitched up really fast. Fog set in over the airfield and visibility was not clear enough to land.
We got back up into the traffic pattern and they set us up for another runway. Which made my connection really tight in Charlotte. I ran from C terminal to E terminal and they were boarding my flight. Got on the plane, all to go nowhere fast. The fog got worse and because of the weather, all the inbound airplanes had to be spaced further apart, delaying our departure to St. Louis. We finally take off 45-minutes late.
I made it to the St. Louis airport exactly two hours before my ship was to set sail. Have I been delayed any further I would have missed the ship and had to catch it upriver somewhere. Though the first stop was only 1.5 north of St. Louis, it still would have been a pain. A bigger pain if I was sailing a big cruise line and had to fly to the next port of call or scratch my vacation all together.
Moral of the story: Always fly into your embarkation port a day early so you’ll give yourself a buffer between your flight and your cruise. Expect the unexpected.
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Thirty–nine years ago – on 14 October 1977 – DAVID BOWIE released his brilliant HEROES album completely recorded in Berlin, Germany and produced by the late legend himself and Tony Visconti. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST was and still is one of my favorite tracks. Here’s
a powerful live rendition from 1978 in Bremen, Germany. Hero!


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Troll dolls may not have been an invention of the Eighties, but they certainly enjoyed one of their many comeback periods during the decade. Over the years Trolls have been made by many toy manufacturers, so it’s hard to know who actually owns the rights to them, or indeed if anybody actually does.
The typical Troll is normal made from plastic, is around 15cm tall, and has a pot belly and a cheeky, cute-yet-still-disturbingly-ugly face, and a shock of brightly coloured fluffy hair that shoots vertically out of the top of its head. Since the toys often have subtly different facial features or different coloured hair depending on the manufacturer, Trolls are one of those toys that people like to collect, and the company that made them is often irrelevant.
Trolls have gone under many names, including Good Luck Trolls, Treasure Trolls, Gonks, Wishniks and Dam Dolls, but it is the latter which can claim to be the original name for them. The toys started off humbly enough, when in 1959 Thomas Dam, a Danish fisherman and woodcutter made a carved wooden doll for his daughter’s Christmas present. When other children saw the doll, they wanted one too, and so Thomas started making them and selling them locally.
Being hand made Thomas Dam charged a decent price for them, but it wasn’t long before the design of the doll became so popular that the toy companies started to catch on and make their own, cheaper variations on the theme. Unfortunately Thomas had made a mistake in copyrighting his work, and so the clones and imitations started to flood the market, eventually finding major popularity in the US in the early Sixties. It was not until 2003 that the Dam family managed to legally get their rights to the design recognised.
In their traditional form Trolls tend to be more popular with girls, although there have been attempts to try and sell them to boys by making things like poseable action figure Battle Trolls, and even reworked versions of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Troll form (yep, Ninija Turtles with big stick up hair!).

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David and Tamela Mann never sit down!
Not only does the couple have two TV shows on two different networks, they are also on The Mann’s World Tour which is a comedy and concert show that is traveling across the country.
Learn about their full plate and hear why David wore a dress with his son above.
Celebrity Couples Who Have Been Married Longer Than 20 Years!
1. The Underwoods1 of 5
2. The Lees2 of 5
3. The Chestnuts3 of 5
4. The Smiths4 of 5
5. HONORABLE MENTION: Oprah and Steadman5 of 5
The Manns Defend David After He Wore A Dress; Talk New Projects was originally published on blackamericaweb.com


Effects of Poor Air Quality + Signs Your Home Needs an Air Quality Assessment
Indoor air pollution is a problem everywhere, though the particular pollutants vary somewhat from place to place, or even from room to room. Contaminated air can seep into any house from outside, and it can also be created by indoor sources. Possible dangers include mold, bugs, pets, construction materials, and even certain consumer products.
Indoor Air Quality Testing In Maryland
MD Mold Testing in Maryland offers a comprehensive air quality assessment, or more specific asbestos testing, to identify potential pollutants. For more information about our indoor air quality testing services, Call Us At 301-717-1454 today!
There are several possible hazards that can negatively affect the quality of the air inside a building. Here are a few common and hazardous examples:
1) Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous of all indoor pollutants and creates an actual risk to the life of everyone inside the house. It is an odorless and tasteless gas that can be almost impossible for people to detect.
Common sources of carbon monoxide include stoves, fireplaces, malfunctioning furnaces, and space heaters. Initial symptoms might include nausea or headaches but can quickly escalate to unconsciousness and death.
Radon is another odorless gas that affects many homes. It comes from decaying uranium located in the soil beneath the house and seeps up through the foundation. Some geographical areas have higher levels of radon than others.
The danger of radon is that it can cause lung cancer, particularly when people are exposed to high levels over a long period of time. Even if a home sits in an area of low risk, the only way to really be sure that radon levels are low is through air quality testing. Learn more about Radon testing here.
Asbestos was the go-to building insulation material at one time, and it exists naturally in soil. Asbestos was considered useful as insulation because it is heat resistant, but the tiny fibers can break off and circulate in the air. When people breathe in these fibers, they enter the lungs and cause all kinds of problems, from lung cancer to scarring and mesothelioma. Learn more about asbestos testing here.
Mold is commonly a cause of nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, or irritated eyes and skin. That is if you don’t have an allergy to mold. Those with allergies to mold are prone to more severe reactions.
Mold thrives in particularly damp or moist conditions and is commonly found in places with high humidity. Places like basements and bathrooms are particularly common for mold to live in.
That means that dingy spaces in the corners of your home are prime spots for mold to live. Even if you don’t want to go down into that damp basement because it scares you, mold will start to grow and its spores will spread into the air of your home. Learn more about mold/air testing here.
5) Volatile organic compounds
There are thousands of consumer products that emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Paint, cleaning supplies, glue, shower curtains, and printers contain VOCs. The low boiling points of VOCs allow them to release vapor, even when exposed to room temperatures.
The Office of Research and Development at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) elevated VOC levels remain in the air long after people use products that contain them. In addition to long-term risks like cancer and brain damage, VOCs can cause health problems such as nausea and headaches. The EPA reports that VOC levels are up to 10 times higher indoors than outdoors. Learn more about VOC testing here.
Rodents and insects are a common source of indoor air pollution and if they are detected homeowners will do the first thing that comes to mind, which is to grab the pesticide. These pesticides are toxic and contain organic compounds that add to the airborne Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) levels. Symptoms can vary as it depends on the chemical and dosage; common symptoms include headaches, nausea, long-term brain damage, and an increased risk of cancer. Most US homes have used at least one pesticide indoors over the past year, usually, insecticides and disinfectants as these chemicals account for up to 80% of the average person’s exposure.
Signs of Poor Indoor Air Quality:
There are countless cleaning products available today to ensure that your counters are sparkling, your floors are spotless and the windows are streak-free. But, while it’s commendable to keep a tidy home, what if dangerous toxins are lurking just out of sight?
No matter how often you vacuum the carpets and wash the surfaces in your home, you can never be sure just how sanitary it is unless you take advantage of Maryland indoor air quality services. It’s crucial to test the air quality in your home to determine if your family is breathing in toxins on a daily basis.
At MD Mold Testing, we perform Maryland mold inspections with more than 25 years of experience behind us. We will also travel to Virginia, Delaware, and Washington D.C.
Know the Symptoms
The effects of contaminants in your indoor environment can result in health-related symptoms. The symptoms usually manifest in the lungs, nose, eyes, or stomach. But they can also cause a general sense of lethargy and fatigue.
Symptoms related to the lungs to look out for are coughing and shortness of breath. Other symptoms to make note of are headaches, nausea, sneezing, dizziness, and sinus infections.
Air contaminants may also cause dry eyes, nose, throat, and/or skin irritation. Air pollutants may also trigger or worsen allergy and asthma symptoms.
Pay special attention as well to the time, place, and location where the symptoms occur or worsen. If symptoms go away or are reduced after leaving a certain environment, then the further effort should be made to identify possible causes.
Rule Out Other Illnesses
Air contaminants produce symptoms similar to the cold and flu. So, before you conclude that air contaminants are to blame, visit your doctor.
At your visit, feel free to inform your doctor about your air quality concerns. If the symptoms continue or are reoccurring, then you and your doctor can discover if air contaminants could be the cause. You should also inform your doctor if your symptoms change or you still feel ill.
Check Your Surroundings
Visually inspect your surroundings thoroughly for signs of mold and chemicals such as cleaning supplies and disinfectants. If you believe cleaning supplies may be causing your symptoms, then you may want to switch to natural cleaning products.
To inspect for mold, start looking in areas of your home associated with moisture such as your bathroom, attic, and basement. Check your ceilings as well for signs of water leaks and damage.
Mold typically grows in wet, dark, and poorly circulated environments. It can appear in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Mold can also produce a musty odor that can linger strongly in some parts of your home and not in others.
If you’ve thoroughly cleaned your home’s carpets, sheets, and furniture and the smell still lingers, then it could be mold causing the odor. If you suspect mold is in your home, then contact a mold removal specialist who can also conduct environmental testing.
Other environmental factors to make note of are ongoing home repairs, outdoor pesticide use, and hobby supplies. You should also take into account the symptoms of the people around you. If multiple people are experiencing symptoms that worsen in the same location, then the air quality may need improvements.
1. Signs of Mold in Your Home
Though mold does not always present health problems, some people are especially sensitive to its effects. The presence of mold in your home can cause symptoms like congestion, wheezing, and skin or eye irritation.
More severe reactions include shortness of breath and fever. People with allergies or those who are immune-compromised are especially susceptible to the effects of mold, and it can be dangerous for them to live in an environment that contains this toxic substance.
2. Signs of Asbestos in Your Home
The mere presence of asbestos in your home is not a problem; the danger lies in the materials disintegrating over time, as they often do. In more severe cases, asbestos can cause mesothelioma or lung cancer, and the risk increases with the number of fibers that you inhale.
3. Signs of Radon in Your Home
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking in the United States, and it’s the number-one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. When we perform Maryland mold inspections, we can also test the air quality in homes, and we will alert our clients if we find any radon present.
4. Signs of Lead in Your Home
Lead can cause several health problems, including damage to the brain, kidneys, and other vital organs. Some symptoms of lead poisoning include stomach aches, headaches, and nausea.
Why Indoor Air Quality is More Important Than You Realize
When you neglect your air quality, you risk putting yourself and your family in danger of developing asthma, getting lung cancer, or contracting another respiratory illness.
It’s clear that the air we breathe in our own homes is essential to our bodily health, but how often do you think about your air quality? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably only when something triggers you to do so. We don’t think about those things until we’re forced to.
The problem is that by the time we notice poor air quality it is typically after we’re already suffering the consequences.
Why Indoor Air Quality is So Important
When you sit down and think about it, it makes sense that the air we have in our homes is more polluted than the air outdoors. We use many toxic chemicals regularly in our homes.
We also usually have ventilation systems that suck and blow those chemicals to and from throughout our house. Those vents are often congested with dust and other pollutants. We spend most of our time indoors, and the air we’re putting into our bodies is recycled throughout vents, and rooms, and moves through chemicals regularly.
Think of the chemicals that you use to clean your kitchen and wash your floors. The building materials used in constructing your home, the dust contained in the fabric of your furniture, and, sometimes, mold lingering unseen in your home.
Indoor Air Quality: What to Know About Improving the Air Quality in Your Home
Did you know that indoor air quality has nothing to do with how clean you keep your home? Did you also know that the majority of pollutants have no smell, making them undetectable? Anyone with a home can benefit from improving the air quality their family breathes. If you aren’t sure how to improve the air quality in your home, read on. Easy breathing and comfort are right around the corner!
Prevent Issues Before They Start
Mold and dust are the two most common pollutants that impact indoor air quality. Prevention is key in keeping the air in your home free of allergens.
Remember to scrub bathrooms- a major source of mold for many families- at least twice a month. This will prevent mold spores from accumulating to unsafe levels.
Dust regularly. If you don’t want to breathe the dust that’s disturbed as you’re cleaning, look for products that trap dust as you clean.
Try to avoid sweeping- you may not want to inhale what gets swept into the air. Instead, try a wet sweeper that helps keep irritants contained.
Vacuuming is an even better option to eliminate indoor pollutants without sending them into the air.
You may also want to clean around your air vents as trapped dust tends to accumulate in these areas. Just remember to look for cleaning equipment that is made to reduce allergens.
Leave the Outdoors out There
If you’re particularly sensitive to indoor air pollutants, limit the number of plants you keep indoors. While plants are known to clean the air in your home, for those of us that are more prone to allergy or asthma attacks they can trap unwanted moisture, mildew, and sometimes even mold if they’re being over-watered consistently. Plants with larger leaves can collect dust too, which would need to be addressed as part of your regular cleaning schedule. If you’re set on having plants to liven up your home, keep them on a screened porch or backyard.
If you work outdoors or do regular lawn maintenance, you may want to change or leave shoes outside of your home to avoid tracking in unwanted allergens. If you are diligent about keeping your home clean but are still experiencing respiratory issues, it’s possible that the environment around your home is causing your symptoms. Environmental testing services can confirm that the water and soil around your home are safe.
Check Your Filters
The first step to improving the quality of air in your home is getting an inspection of your ventilation system. HVAC systems are often littered with pollutants, so it would be wise to have them inspected. It’s essential that air is consistently cycling, being conditioned by your ventilation system.
You don’t want airborne irritants being blown around your room. Those with forced air will want to check filters regularly. If you’re renting, your landlord should do this for you as needed. Air ducts can also get dirty. The EPA has guidelines for what to expect when seeking a duct cleaning service provider.
You should also have your house inspected for mold if you have any reason to think it might be living in your home.
Embrace Fresh Air
An air purifier may seem like a costly investment, but people with pets or respiratory issues benefit immensely from them. You can also greatly reduce allergy symptoms with a purifier. The irritants that you miss when cleaning are passed through a filter, using the latest technology to clean your air.
Air purifiers do the best work in common areas, such as living rooms or places pets and children like to spend time.
The Bottom Line of Improving Air Quality
Indoor air quality affects you all the time, not just when indoors. Even if you don’t have symptoms now, pollutants and irritants could be lurking in the woodwork of your home. These pollutants can cause major health issues down the road.
Eliminating sources of airborne pollutants will make you healthier and happier! If you’d like to know more about improving the air quality in your home, we have the best advice a professional can give. Contact us for pricing options on a quality home inspection!


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Noel Jewkes Quintet
Noel Jewkes is one of the premier saxophone players in Northern California. He has worked in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 35 years, and has earned a distinguished reputation with lovers of jazz. Noel has recorded with John Hendricks, Wesla Whitfield, and Mary Stallings, to name a few, as well as his own ensembles. Noel comes to SJC with his quintet featuring, William Beatty on piano, Chris Amberger on bass, Jack Dorsey on drums, and Kay Kostopoulas on vocals.
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Currents News Staff and John Lavenburg
WASHINGTON D.C. — Soon after 11 a.m. on Monday, Julia Lum was one of the first to arrive at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception’s Great Upper Church to participate in a worldwide recitation of the rosary, offering prayers for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lum didn’t have any personal intentions in mind. She just wanted the opportunity to pray alongside her Catholic brothers and sisters for an important cause.
“This pandemic has killed a lot of people. It’s changed the entire world,” Lum said. “I just want things to go back to normal and want the pandemic to be eradicated.”
“I’m also just praying for peace in the world and unity and praying for those who are desperate and in need. We all need help. We need to pray for each other.”
By the time the recitation began at noon, Lum was alongside more than 200 people — masked and socially distanced — who filled the pews. Many of the attendees, like Lum, didn’t have personal intentions but wanted to participate with the pandemic in mind. Others, meanwhile, were there with heavy hearts thinking about a loved one they lost in the past year.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington led the recitation. It was a part of Pope Francis’ call for a “marathon” of prayer in May “to ask for the end of the pandemic.” As part of the rosary marathon, every day in May, through the end of the month, at noon, the rosary is prayed from a different Marian shrine around the world with a specific prayer intention.
Monday’s was for “all world leaders and for all heads of international organizations.”
“We entrust into the hands of the Blessed Virgin Mary the people touched by the pandemic and in particular for all world leaders and for heads of international organizations, that she may entrust them to her Son,” Cardinal Gregory said. “May He hear and grant our petitions.”
Before the recitation began, Msgr. Walter Rossi, the rector of the Basilica, spoke with Currents News about the essential role of world leaders in bringing the COVID-19 pandemic to an end.
“World leaders really have control over what’s taking place. They’re the ones who have put in the shutdown. They’re the ones who do the rollout, the opening, and they’re the ones who are getting us all vaccinated,” Msgr. Rossi said. “They have a very important role to play in this entire pandemic situation and especially bringing it to an end.”
Just before Gregory, Msgr. Vito Buonanno, the director of pilgrimages at the Basilica, asked for Mary’s intercession to comfort the grieving and distraught and protect the front-line workers who risk their lives daily.
“Mary, consecration of the afflicted, embrace all of your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic so that life can serenely resume its normal pulse,” Msgr. Buonanno said.
Other Catholics in the pews included Antonieta Berthe, who lost her 95-year-old mother to the pandemic.
“It is very personal because of the death of my mother from COVID,” Berthe told Currents News of the recitation. “It just brings a lot of memories, and asking our Blessed Mother for her intercession, it’s just very meaningful to me.”
Katie Evans traveled an hour from southern Maryland so her two young children could experience the Basilica and continue their daily COVID-19 prayer from a new location.
“We came because we wanted to continue our journey of praying the rosary for an end to the pandemic,” Evans said.
Buffalo, N.Y., residents Bob and Maureen Fahey were in the nation’s capital on vacation and decided it was important to attend the recitation because the themes of praying for an end to the pandemic and our world leaders “seemed so encompassing of everything [society] needs.”
Some of the other participating Marian shrines that have or will participate in the rosary marathon are located in England, Nigeria, Israel, South Korea, Turkey, Canada, Myanmar, Mexico, Germany, and Lebanon.
Some of the remaining prayer intentions are for pharmacists and health care personnel, social workers, teachers, consecrated men and women, and essential workers.
The May 18 rosary took place at Our Lady of Lourdes in France for “all doctors and nurses.” Pope Francis will close the month by leading the prayer for “the end of the pandemic and the resumption of our social and economic life” from the Vatican Gardens on May 31.
Before Monday’s prayer at the Basilica 51 candles were lit to represent the 50 states and Washington D.C. Msgr. Rossi told Currents News he hoped the parishioners that came left with a feeling of comfort.
“Comfort, peace, and hope that through our prayers, this pandemic will come to an end, and through our prayers, we can go back to whatever normal is going to be,” he said.

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Link to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Guidance
Equestrian and other nonmotorized recreational use may be allowed on shared use paths and trails that use Federal-aid transportation funds.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) receives occasional inquiries about equestrian and other nonmotorized use of facilities funded with Federal-aid highway program funds under Section 217 of title 23, United States Code, especially for projects using Transportation Enhancement funds.
Equestrian and other nonmotorized recreational use may be allowed on shared use paths and trails that use Federal-aid transportation funds. Federal transportation laws and regulations do not prohibit equestrians, in-line skaters, skateboarders, cross country skiers, snowshoe users, or other nonmotorized users on shared use paths or trails. States or local managers may choose to prohibit these uses; but it is a State or local determination, and not a Federal requirement. Various design options may allow equestrian use, such as providing both a paved path and an unpaved path within the same right-of-way.
Published February 24, 2011
This February and March, over 120 advocates virtually hiked the halls of Congress to call for action to protect and expand access for all to public lands and trails. These efforts, led by the Partnership for the National Trails System and American Hiking Society, developed a series of common messages and legislative priorities for the coming Federal fiscal year. We encourage all of our partners to download the Hike the Hill materials now to help build a common agenda for the entire trails community.
The reemergence of earmarks in the infrastructure and appropriations process in Congress is creating huge opportunity for trail projects that are ready to go.
Welch and Curtis Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Funding for Recreational Trails -- HR 1864
These recommendations have been jointly developed for Hike the Hill regarding FFY 2022 asks and justifications for Federal agency budgets affecting trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

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By Victor Kanayo
Galatasaray winger Wilfried Zaha has not been called up by Coach Jean-Louis Gasset in Cote d’ivoire’s 27-man African Cup of Nations squad.
The 31-year-old, who moved to Turkey from Crystal Palace in the close of last season, has only played in two friendlies for Ivory Coast this year, missing their Cup of Nations qualifiers and last month’s first round of World Cup qualifying.
English-based players who were included in the squad are Nottingham Forest trio of Willy Boly, Ibrahim Sangare, and Serge Aurier, as well as Brighton and Hove Albion striker Simon Adingra and Hull City’s Jean Michael Seri.
Also included in the Cote d’ivoire team is former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe.
Ivory Coast squad includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders, and 10 attackers. Manager Patrice Gasset will lead his team in a friendly against Sierra Leone on January 6 at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro as part of their preparations for the tournament.
The Ivory Coast will begin their AFCON campaign against Guinea-Bissau on January 13, followed by matches against Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea in Group A.
With a talented pool of players to choose from, Gasset will be hoping that his Elephants can put on impressive displays on home soil and make a strong bid for the trophy.


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Source: Tasmania Fire Service
A BUSHFIRE WATCH AND ACT MESSAGE FOR ROYAL GEORGE ROAD AND NOWHERE ELSE
Issued At: 30/12/2019 8:14pm
There is a bushfire at Mangana Road, Fingal.
This fire may put Royal George Road and Nowhere Else at high risk this evening and overnight.
This fire will be difficult to control.
There may be embers, smoke and ash falling on Royal George Road and Nowhere Else .
What to do:
You need to start taking action now to protect your family and your home.
If you are not prepared for a bushfire, be ready to leave for a safer place.
If you don't live near Royal George Road and Nowhere Else , stay away.
If your family have made a bushfire survival plan, use it now.
Keep updated by listening to ABC Local Radio or look at the TFS website at www.fire.tas.gov.au.
Incident number: 19039699
For information on current road closures, please visit the Tasmania Police website: http://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/
People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan to manage the risks of smoky days.
For advice is available from the Department of Health www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/air/bushfire_smoke or Asthma Australia https://asthma.org.au/about-asthma/triggers/bushfires-and-smoke/
Alert Level: WATCH AND ACT
Type: Vegetation Fire
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Who’s Nathan Wade Wife
Nathan Wade, a prominent Georgia lawyer, is currently under scrutiny due to allegations of engaging in an inappropriate romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
These accusations, made by Michael Roman, a co-defendant in the Georgia racketeering (RICO) case involving former President Donald Trump, have sparked controversy and legal challenges. This article delves into the details surrounding Nathan Wade, his legal career, and the recent allegations against him.
Nathan Wade Wikipedia
Nathan J. Wade, a former prosecutor, boasts an extensive legal career marked by notable achievements. Having served as an Associate Municipal Court Judge and a Pro Has State Court Judge in Cobb County, Wade has garnered a reputation as a skilled negotiator and trial attorney. His experience extends across all Georgia courts, showcasing a seasoned professional dedicated to the legal system.
Is Nathan Wade Married? Who’s Nathan Wade Wife?
Wade’s personal life came into focus when it was revealed that he filed for divorce from his wife, Joycelyn Wade, in November 2021. The couple, who share two children, had been married for a significant period before deciding to end their marriage. The divorce proceedings, currently sealed, have become a point of interest in light of recent allegations.
Accusations and Court Filing
The allegations against Nathan Wade surfaced in a court filing by Michael Roman, who accused Wade of having an “improper” and “clandestine” relationship with DA Fani Willis. The document further claimed that Wade filed for divorce a day after his first contract with Willis began, suggesting a timeline that adds fuel to the controversy.
Financial Transactions and Vacation Allegations
Roman’s filing raised eyebrows by alleging that Wade was paid nearly $654,000 in legal fees for his role as a special prosecutor, and some of these funds were allegedly used for extravagant vacations with DA Fani Willis. Destinations mentioned include Napa Valley, California, Florida, and the Caribbean. These allegations imply financial improprieties and raise questions about the ethical use of public funds.
The court filing by Roman also questioned the professional conduct of DA Fani Willis, accusing her of not following the correct protocol in appointing Wade as a special prosecutor. It alleged that there is no proof of obtaining Fulton County’s consent, as required by Georgia law, further adding complexity to the legal entanglements surrounding this case.
Public Response and Social Media Controversy
The allegations against Nathan Wade and DA Fani Willis have not only triggered legal responses but have also drawn attention on social media. Former President Donald Trump, through posts on Truth Social, accused Willis and Wade of professional improprieties, contributing to a broader public discourse surrounding the controversy.
As Nathan Wade finds himself entangled in a web of allegations and legal complexities, the unfolding events underscore the intersection of personal and professional lives in the legal arena. The ongoing divorce proceedings, financial transactions, and accusations of a romantic relationship with DA Fani Willis add layers to this evolving narrative.


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The global breast pump market size was valued at USD 1.48 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 1.68 billion in 2022 to USD 2.92 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period. The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with breast pump experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. Based on our analysis, the global market exhibited a decline of -15.6% in 2020 as compared to 2019.
A breast pump is a medical device lactating women use to extract milk from their breasts. There are two kinds of devices available in the market, open-system breast pumps and closed-system breast pumps. The companies functioning in the market focus on consistent innovation and improve their product portfolio with new and proficient product offerings, such as wearable and double electric pumps, for better outcomes for lactating women.
The breast pump market growth is credited to the rising demand for advanced products, such as wearable and double electric pumps, driven by the growing birth rate and the surging women's employment rate worldwide. The surge in consciousness concerning women's health devices in developing and developed nations also propels the market's growth. Moreover, increasing focus on funding and investments by market players in research and development contributes to the global market growth.
COVID-19 Pandemic Hampered Market Growth in 2020 due to the Shutdown of Manufacturing Units
The impact of COVID-19 resulted in low demand for breast pumps in 2020. This is attributed to the increasing rate of direct breastfeeding leading to a decline in adopting these devices during the pandemic. The global market witnessed a decline of -15.6% in 2020 compared to 7.4% in 2019.
The widespread disturbance commenced by COVID-19 has substantially impacted the manufacturing of these devices. The obligation of lockdown in potentially influenced areas has resulted in a halt in the supply chain of the devices, resulting in a decrease in sales.
Additionally, major companies in the market, such as Pigeon Corporation, have observed a huge loss in their revenues, according to their 2020 annual report. Nevertheless, in 2021 these companies witnessed an upsurge in revenue, chiefly driven by the recommencement of manufacturing operations.
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Increasing Adoption of Wearable Pumps to Boost Market Growth
In recent years, the market is expected to witnessed a trend of increasing adoption of wearable pumps. Wearable pumps are devices that users wear in a nursing bra or a hands-free pumping bra. These devices are more beneficial than traditional pumps as they don’t have cords, and lactations women can pump while working.
Furthermore, the growing focus of the market players to introduce advanced wearable pumps, such as silenced wearable pumps, is expected to increase the adoption of the devices among mothers, thereby propelling the market growth in the forecast timeframe.
Such a strong focus of companies on developing wearable pumps coupled with the rising adoption of these pumps among mothers is expected to provide long-term opportunities for market growth.
Increasing Rate of Working Women to Increase the Adoption of Breast Pumps
There has been a substantial increase in the women's employment rate, increasing demand for these devices among working women.
Various benefits associated with these devices, such as accessibility, portability, and convenience of carrying pumped milk in a bottle in advance for comfortable feeding, are expected to increase the adoption of these devices in the near future. Moreover, it is also helpful for mothers who underwent breast surgery to feed their babies.
Furthermore, the introduction of wearable pumps by market players has increased the adoption of the devices among working women due to their portability features, allowing women to multitask.
Such developments in these pumps and the rising women's employment rate are expected to reflect a positive market growth trajectory over the forecast period.
Rapid Launch of Breast Pumps to Propel Market Growth
In recent years, the awareness of women's health devices in developed and developing countries has significantly increased the adoption of these devices among mothers, especially working mothers.
Furthermore, companies operating in the market have increased their focus on developing and launching advanced pumps for lactating women.
Moreover, the increasing clinical research on these devices is expected to move product development and launches strongly in the future.
Such development and launches of these devices by manufacturers are expected to increase their adoption, thereby propelling the market growth during the forecast period.
Association of Adverse Effects with Breast Pumps to Hinder Market Growth
Adverse effects of these devices that women can experience include reduced milk supply, delay in the mother's recovery after childbirth, nipple & breast tissue damage, and engorgement, which are anticipated to hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Furthermore, these devices can harm the growth of the baby as bottle feeding can decay the baby's teeth, deplete the nutrients of breast milk, and also there are chances of milk contamination.
Such adverse effects associated with these devices are expected to restrict the market during the forecast period.
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Automatic (Electric/Battery-powered) Segment to Hold a Major Share due to Rapid Introduction of Wearable Pumps
Based on technology, the market is segmented into manual and automatic (electric/battery-powered).
In 2021, the automatic (electric/battery-powered) segment held the largest market share and was predicted to extend at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, 2022-2029. The growth can be credited to factors such as stronger suction power and its ability to the expression of more breast milk in a shorter time period. Furthermore, the growing number of working women and increasing launches of advanced automatic pumps, such as silent wearable pumps, are anticipated to propel the segment in the forecast timeframe.
Such introduction of advanced automatic pumps is expected to strengthen the segmental growth during the forecast period.
The manual segment is expected to extend at a substantial CAGR during the forecast timeframe. The advantages associated with manual pumps, such as their low cost, portability, and high accessibility, as compared to automatic pumps are predicted to propel the segment in the long run.
Consumer Grade to Hold a Major Share due to the Increasing Adoption of Portable Pumps
Based on application, the market is segmented into hospital grade and consumer grade.
The hospital grade segment is predicted to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, 2022-2029. The high growth rate is attributed to the increasing issues related to milk lactation in women combined with surging launches of these devices by market players in developed and developing countries.
The consumer grade segment accounted for the highest market share in 2021 and is anticipated to broaden at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The highest share of this segment is due to the increasing demand for portable devices coupled with increasing launches of advanced pumps. Furthermore, the growing focus of market players to expand their footprint in the market through campaigns is expected to boost the growth of the consumer grade segment.
North America Breast Pump Market Size, 2021 (USD Billion)
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North America was valued at USD 0.64 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to expand at a moderate CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is due to the quick introduction of wearable pumps, the growing adoption of electric pumps, the well-established healthcare infrastructure, and the introduction of advanced products by leading players.
Europe is projected to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast time period. The growth is due to the growing population of working women coupled with surging demand for advanced products. Furthermore, the surging number of campaigns by companies to increase pump cognizance is expected to boost the market in Europe.
The Asia Pacific breast pump market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The market growth across the region is attributed to the growing awareness regarding women's health devices and the increasing adoption of these products. Furthermore, the surging focus of key companies to expand their presence in the region by launching new products are some of the factors expected to thrust the market during the forecast period.
The markets in Latin America and the Middle East & Africa regions are expected to expand at a lower CAGR in comparison with other regions during the forecast period. The growth is attributable to the factors such as the growing campaign of the non-profit organization and market players for women's health, the increasing number of births, improved healthcare infrastructure in emerging economies, and the increasing adoption of these devices.
Presentation of Advanced Electric Products by Companies to Reinforce their Market Position
The market is consolidated due to the large market shares accounted for by key companies operating in the market.
The key companies functioning in the market are Medela AG, Koninklijke Philips N.V., and Pigeon Corporation. In 2021, these three companies together accounted for a major breast pump market share.
Medela AG's hospital grade product has been in the market for several years and has remained to perform well even with the presentation of new hospital grade products. The highest share of the company is due to its sturdy product portfolio and growing emphasis on the introduction of new advanced products in the market.
Additional companies with novel product presentations include Motif Medical, Bellababy Global, Microlife Corporation, Shenzhen Fitconn Technology Co., Ltd., and other small and medium-sized market players. These companies are constantly focusing on new product launches with advanced features and geographical expansions.
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Value (USD billion)
By Technology, Application, and Region
Fortune Business Insights says that the global market stood at USD 1.48 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 2.92 billion by the end of 2029.
The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast timeframe (2022-2029).
The consumer grade segment is set to lead the market by application.
The increasing introduction of advanced pumps, rising population of working women, and growing awareness of women's health devices are expected to drive the market growth.
Medela AG, Koninklijke Philips N.V., and Pigeon Corporation are the top players in the market.
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Protest blocks tree surgeons in Highgate nature reserve
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Protesters have so far stopped four trees from being felled in a Highgate nature reserve.
Home insurer Axa has asked Haringey Council to cut down four oak trees in Queen’s Wood, a nature reserve near Highgate Wood, because they are damaging a neighbouring property.
It says legal costs of refusing the request could rack up to £270,000, and has promised to replace the lost specimens this autumn.
However, nearly 5,000 people have now signed a petition asking for the trees to be saved and a group of protesters have been camping in the area to intercept tree surgeons since July 15.
The council has been given a two-week extension for the tree’s removal, until July 31.
READ MORE: Petition to protect trees in Highgate nature reserve attracts 1,700 signatures“The protest has been brilliant, it’s so heartening to see so many people coming out to do everything they can to save the trees,” said petition organiser Glenys Law, chair of Crouch End Open Space.
She said protecting the trees is their “first and foremost priority” and urged everyone to remain “vigilant”.
Chair of the Friends of Queen’s Wood, John Dorken, said the group supports what the protesters are trying to achieve.
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He said: “We have been against it (felling the trees) all along and we tried to argue that - althougth the council is in a difficult position and we have to be sensitive of that too.”
Cllr Kirsten Hearn, Haringey’s cabinet member for climate change and sustainability, said she did not want the trees to be cut down.
She said: “In this case, the council are left with two choices: to pay the insurance costs for further underpinning, at a cost we are told of at least £270,000, or cut down the four trees.
“The council has a huge hole in its budget due to actions it has taken to protect residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. This follows 10 years of austerity during which council budgets have been slashed.
“We simply cannot afford to pay out £270,000 to the homeowner’s insurance company.”
Haringey pointed out it protected a fifth tree, which formed part of the initial claim.
Cllr Bob Hare of Highgate ward, which includes Queen’s Wood, “paid tribute” to the protesters, who he described as “absolutely amazing”.
However, he said these are the “right trees in the wrong place”, so close to the house, and asked if the land where they grow could be transformed into a woodland edge, where a natural habitat is allowed to thrive.
An Axa spokesperson said the company takes its responsibilities to the environment seriously, has been a partner of the Woodland Trust for six years and supported a number of scientific eco-projects through the Axa Research Fund.
They said: “On this occasion, we explored all other options with our customer and the local council including constructing a root barrier, but unfortunately this was not deemed possible due to a number of constraints with the building itself.
“Therefore we were left with no other option but to consider the removal of the trees affecting our customer’s home. This is not a decision we took lightly and we understand that this is upsetting for local people, but we also hope that it will bring some peace of mind to our policyholder whose home is currently at risk.”
They said in “complex claims”, Axa takes steps to ensure any action is the least damaging to the environment within “reasonable cost constraints”.


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