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OPINION: Gov AA Solidarity Rally and the Increasing COVID-19 Cases in Kwara: A Call for Concern
By: Aileru Olamilekan Mikail
For over a year, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is busy ravaging the whole world without exempting Nigeria and Kwara state. Murderous, deadly and grievous are better adjectives to describe COVID-19. It is like a burning fire during harmattan from the north, changing the structure and norms each society is known and identified with.
As safety measures, COVID-19 protocols are established to curtail the spread of the pandemic by maintaining physical distancing, avoiding crowds, wearing a mask, keeping rooms well ventilated, frequent hands washing and sanitizing among other precautions laid down by medical experts.
Nigeria as a Federal state made up of three tiers of government namely, Federal, State and Local Government, pioneered regulations in accordance with1 the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) safety precautions and delegated the implementation power to States, to ensure the spread of COVID-19 is well managed and controlled by each State Government.
It’s foreboding and alarming on the 15th February 2021 seeing Kwara state topping Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) COVID-19 Cases Update. The cases recorded by NCDC are as follows: Kwara -98, Lagos-81, Edo-59, Ondo-44, FCT-41, Kano-34, Ogun-33, Kaduna-29, Osun-28 among others. What this unsavoury position should tell us are; Kwara now surpass Lagos where the virus is said to originate (in Nigeria) and more unbridled. Shouldn’t we ask ourselves what Kwara is doing differently that accorded her this number of cases?
Although, Governor Abdulrazaq, through the former Commissioner for health and deputy Chairman of the Kwara state COVID-19 committee, Dr. Raji Rasaq at a press conference on December 24th, 2020 issued fresh COVID-19 restrictions, which mandates worship centers to cut down each congregation by 50 per cent. He also said other gatherings (formal and informal) in the state exceeding 50 people are also disallowed (consequently banned).
Against the safety and prevention protocols established by medical experts and the Kwara state government, the highly revered Governor of Kwara State, Mall. Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq, who should lead by example has been spotted breaking the rules of his own government by attending social functions and political gatherings within the state.
It’s on record that on December 26th, 2019, barely 2-days after the Governor banned social gatherings in the State, he was spotted amidst crowd at a coronation ceremony organized by the Kwara Internal Revenue boss in Okeiya-Ipo, Irepodun local government of Kwara state ( https://www.facebook.com/575953719508120/posts/1198198040617015/ ).
Also, since the beginning of February 2021, the Governor has been pictured amidst mammoth crowds. From those who received him at Ilorin Airport where he proceeded to attending some functions alongside the same crowds in the state capital, to several other political rallies across local governments, even when we are not in elections period.
Perhaps the Governor leads by example. When top echelon in the state and supposed law enforcer defies the law suspending crowded places, absence of physical distancing among others, we should expect nothing less from the followers. The Governor’s action ordered the effrontery by acclaimed Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq Supporters organizing needless solidarity rallies in Isin, Ifelodun, Offa among other local governments.
This is nothing, but a direct play on the intelligence and sensibility of well-meaning Kwarans when the present atmosphere is faraway from campaign time yet unconstitutional. If the Governor is more concern about his 2023 ambition than the well-being of electorates the events in the last few days tells more.
Now that COVID-19 has put itself on top gear in Kwara state, it’s essential we are watchful of which gathering to attend and on what purpose are we attending it to further prevent contractions and safe our lives from been pluck on the line of mere political and parochial interest.
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OPINION: Baraje: All hail the new Tafida of Ilorin!
By Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode It’s no longer a news that Friday 18th February, 2022 will be for the turbaning ceremony of Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, CON, as the new Tafida of Ilorin Emirate following his appointment about a couple of months ago by His Royal…
144billion Cubic Meters of Gas Flared at Upstream Oil and Gas Facilities in 2021 – World Bank
By Ibrahim Sheriff Global progress to reduce gas flaring, the wasteful industry practice of burning natural gas during oil production, has stalled over the last decade. According to the World Bank, the 2022 Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report shows that 144 billion cubic meters of…
Health Education: KWSG Trains Information Managers on Infodemics
By Abdulrasheed Shafihi The role of health educationists, Information/Communication Officers and stakeholders in information management in Kwara state have been described as essential to effective health care service delivery and uptake of intervention strategies in the health sector. This Permanent Secretary, Kwara State Ministry of…
Kwara Assembly calls for stringent measures against indiscriminate dumping of refuse
By Dare Akogun The Kwara State House of Assembly has advocated for stringent measures against indiscriminate refuse disposal in Ilorin, the state Capital. This was part of resolutions of the House after considering Motion on Notice titled ” Need to Curb Use of Road Medians…
NCDC says infectious disease still threat to lives, livelihoods
By Dare Akogun The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), has reminded Nigerians that infectious diseases must still be considered a threat to their lives and livelihoods despite the ongoing low number of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The Director-General, NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa,…
Kwara Government announces end of total lockdown.
Kwara Government announces end of total lockdown. • Insists we’re not out of danger yet • Military to man borders as police lead internal ops • State records three new COVID-19 cases • Govt okays special allowances for health workers attending to COVID • Don’t…


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Development of nucleic acid vaccines: use of self-amplifying RNA in lipid nanoparticles
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International Journal of Nanomedicine 9 : 1833-1843(2014)
Self-amplifying RNA or RNA replicon is a form of nucleic acid-based vaccine derived from either positive-strand or negative-strand RNA viruses. The gene sequences encoding structural proteins in these RNA viruses are replaced by mRNA encoding antigens of interest as well as by RNA polymerase for replication and transcription. This kind of vaccine has been successfully assayed with many different antigens as vaccines candidates, and has been shown to be potent in several animal species, including mice, nonhuman primates, and humans. A key challenge to realizing the broad potential of self-amplifying vaccines is the need for safe and effective delivery methods. Ideally, an RNA nanocarrier should provide protection from blood nucleases and extended blood circulation, which ultimately would increase the possibility of reaching the target tissue. The delivery system must then be internalized by the target cell and, upon receptor-mediated endocytosis, must be able to escape from the endosomal compartment into the cell cytoplasm, where the RNA machinery is located, while avoiding degradation by lysosomal enzymes. Further, delivery systems for systemic administration ought to be well tolerated upon administration. They should be safe, enabling the multiadministration treatment modalities required for improved clinical outcomes and, from a developmental point of view, production of large batches with reproducible specifications is also desirable. In this review, the concept of self-amplifying RNA vaccines and the most promising lipid-based delivery systems are discussed.

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Download “Math Language in Middle School” by Sarah Powell, Elizabeth A. Stevens, Elizabeth M. Hughes in Teaching Exceptional Children Journal Volume: 51 issue: 4, page(s): 286-295 published: March 1, 2019. It is available in ProQuest in the Frank Guarini Library.
Please consider the questions below with all team members and develop a response. Remember to list the question before the response:
- Was there anything your team valued about the webinar and/or readings that applies to your own teaching practice?
- What is the purpose of a functional assessment in mathematics?
- What has to happen to provide explicit instruction and do you ever use it in your own teaching?
- What are takeaways in regard to progress monitoring?
- How can teacher questioning be a strategy for student success?
- Why is the “thumbs up” strategy sometimes used in formative assessment and how does it work?
- Of what importance is it, other than a test, to teach the vocabulary of mathematics?
- What is “clear and concise mathematical language” and why is it important?
- What are take aways regarding math language in middle school?
- How useful were Sarah Powell’s webinar and articles to mathematics or teaching in general? Please explain.
Please respond concisely to each question in a written narrative not to exceed 3 ½ pages single spaced or a make a recording on zoom or Blackboard Ultra that can be accessed asynchronously.

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On 28 June 1919, the Treaty of Versailles, the peace treaty that officially ended the First World War, was signed in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. Although the conference was attended by representatives of nearly thirty nations, the treaty was essentially written by ‘The Big Four’, France, Britain, Italy and the USA.
One of the war artists who captured the activities of the conference on canvas was former Sherborne School pupil, Herbert Arnould Olivier (1861-1952).
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I am in the process of preparing to build a Sabalo, but while I am getting prepared I am planning to do a couple of small projects to get the hang of things.
My first is to make a couple of skegs for my current yak. I have taken some pics but I don't appear to have the user level needed to post pics yet.
So far I have laminated the ply to two thicknesses of 4mm ply (only cheap stuff for this job), cut out the skegs, sanded them to shape, cut out and formed up the mounting brackets (aluminium bar) and applied a coating of epoxy on one side of the skegs and glued the brackets on one side to this coating. I will do the other side with the other brackets tomorrow night.
I next intend to apply glass all over, then after curing, mount them to the hull. A nice little project to get the feel of handling epoxy etc.
One thing I have learnt already is that mixing tiny quantities of epoxy is a pain in the $#@%. I hope I have measured it correctly, it appears to be curing ok.
Also, I didn't have any cheap paint brushes so I had to use a plastic spatula to try to spread the epoxy. Not easy on a small area. I'll get some cheap foam paint brushes from a local discount shop tomorrow.
One other thing I learned is that by waiting for the epoxy to 'gel' it is possible to use it to fill crevices without having to mix filler in it. It is not going to be as strong, but that's not really an issue with this project.
My next project will be to make a pair of outriggers that will be used with my new yak as well as my current one. I'll take that project a bit more seriously. Hopefully I can post some pics soon.
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HELLO 2017 HOW MAY I HELP YOU (MYSELF)?! With an entire year ahead of you, it's the perfect time to dust off those ambitions and bring them to centre stage. An opportunity to start fresh, a new year means new goals, new habits, and...well, a new you! However, even though you may be super into achieving your goals, it not necessarily an easy feat – how often do we write down New Year’s resolutions and simply NOT stick to them? To help you achieve your goals and make 2017 the best year yet, this week’s TMG blog post is all about the S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting model. Let's DO THIS. S – Specific
When setting your goals, be specific. The more specific you are with your goals, the more likely you are to achieve them. To make a goal specific, try and answer the following questions: who, what, when, where and why? To give you a better idea of what we mean, an example of a vague goal is: improve my performance in school. A specific goal is: increase my mark in each course by 5%.
M – Measurable
To create a measurable goal, establish exactly what you will see, hear and feel when you reach your goal. By doing this, you're breaking your goal into measurable elements which can actually be quantified. Like, you can actually TELL if you've accomplished them. To help figure out whether or not your goal is measurable, ask yourself: how will I know when my goal is accomplished? If you actually have an answer, it's measurable:)
A – Attainable
Do you have the resources to make this goal attainable? Do you have enough time, money or talent to make this goal part of your reality? Ask yourself whether or not you’re setting the bar just a bit too high – what’s realistic for you? So in terms of school, saying "I'm going to do 10 hours of math a day," while ADMIRABLE, is totally unrealistic...since you probably want to eat. And sleep. And like, have a life.
R – Relevant
Before proceeding, it is important to ask yourself whether or not this goal is important to you – do you really care about running a marathon? If your goal is not something that you truly and deeply care about, the chances of you achieving it are much less. Pick a goal that’s important to you, that way you are more likely to stick with it!
T – Timely
The year is long and there is a ton of time within it to achieve your goals. However, if you don't set deadlines for your goals, there more likely you are to NOT achieve them. No matter how small, deadlines give you something to work towards by helping you to keep up your momentum. Break down your goals into small chunks and actually put deadlines IN a physical calendar so that you can see them approaching! If your goal is to raise your mark by 10%, set a deadline for the first 5%, and another for the remaining 5%. That way you won't feel like you have to do EVERYTHING at once!
Most importantly, try and stay positive when working towards your goals. A strong-willed and positive outlook will get you much further than you can even imagine. And remember - most people are capable of WAY more than they give themselves credit for. How are YOU going to blow your OWN mind this year?

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The CEO of Orascom Development, Khaled Bichara, died on Friday morning in a traffic accident on the Cairo ring road.
Reports of Bichara’s death provoked a strong reaction from Egypt’s business community, given his stature as an internet business pioneer in the country and his long association with big-name firms.
Bichara, 48, was also the CEO of Gouna Football Club.
He was pronounced dead at Al-Haram hospital.
The club released a statement marking their grief at the incident.
According to reports, Bichara's vehicle hit an iron barrier near Giza’s Remaya exit on the ring road.
The prosecution has said it will continue investigations to reveal the full circumstances of the accident.


Amitabh Bachchan To Sing The National Anthem Before The India-Pakistan Match
Bollywood legend and megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all-set to croon the National Anthem before the kick off of the India-Pakistan WT20 cricket match which shall take place on March 19, 2016. The match which was previously supposed to take place at Dharamsala has now been moved to Kolkata’s Eden Gardens owing to security reasons.
Along with Big B, Pakistani Singer Shafqat Amanat Ali will both render the national anthems of the two countries before the high-voltage clash between the two nations. Big B’s Fan Club on the famous microblogging site, Twitter announced it by tagging Amitabh Bachchan in the post.
Big B confirmed this piece of news by retweeting the same and is said to be looking forward to perform in front of thousands of cricketing fans.


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Drake is featured on my most favorite song from Alicia’s latest album The Element of Freedom. A fun fact about the song is that Drake was supposed to appear more prominently on the original and that he actually co-wrote and provided background vocals on the first version.[audio:http://theurbantwist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Alicia_Keys-Un-Thinkable_Im_Ready_Remix_Feat_Drake.mp3|titles=Alicia_Keys-Un-Thinkable_Im_Ready_Remix_Feat_Drake]
Iran's presidential elections are approaching. The eight presidential candidates of Iran include people from different backgrounds and political positions.

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Author(s): Hardy TG, Joshi N, Kelly MH
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Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to present an alternative procedure for rehabilitation of the volume deficient anophthalmic or enophthalmic socket. METHODS: A retrospective review of clinical and photographic records of 12 patients with either an anophthalmic or enophthalmic orbit (14 orbits) undergoing volume augmentation by micro-fat grafting, or lipostructure, as initially described by Coleman. Patients with orbital volume deficiency seen in the oculoplastic clinic at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK, were invited to participate in the study. The technique is discussed in detail. RESULTS: The volume of fat injected ranged from 0.8 mL to 4.5 mL (median, 3.05 mL) per orbit, with a median increase in exophthalmometry measurements (available in 9 patients) of 2 mm (range, 0-7.5 mm). Subjective improvement in cosmetic outcome was experienced in all patients. Repeat grafting was required in 1 patient, and will be required in another patient. There were no embolic complications. The procedure was well tolerated in all patients. Median follow-up was 14.5 months (range,12-30 months). CONCLUSIONS: Micro-fat grafting to the anophthalmic or enophthalmic socket appears to be a safe alternative technique for orbital volume enhancement. It has the advantages of avoiding alloplastic infectious complications, ease of technique, minimal donor site morbidity, acceptable graft take rate, low embolic complication rate, and good cosmetic outcome.
This article was published in Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg
and referenced in Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology

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text: Russian Cabbage Borscht: Not impressive when you ogle, but makes my mouth happy. Potato, beet, cabbage, carrot, celery, and onion all hang out on the stove until cooked down. Then the magic part: dill, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a little tomato sauce. Super hot and toasty! Warmed me up to my core! Look at all those exclamation points!

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Draft Budget 2021/22
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
The purpose of this report is to set out the
Council’s budget proposals for 2021/22 and beyond.
(1) To note the overall financial position, as set out within the report.
(2) To consult on the new budget proposals, as set out in Appendices B and C of the report.
(3) To consult on a Council Tax increase of 4.99% in 2021/22.
(4) To endorse the approach to the statutory process of consultation, scrutiny and equalities between December 2020 and February 2021, as set out in Section 6 of the report.
(5) To endorse the changes to the technical budget assumptions underpinning the budget, as set out in Section 4 of the report.
(6) To note the position with regard to the funding for Schools and the Dedicated Schools Grant, as set out in Section 7 of the report.
(7) To consult on a rent increase of 1.5% (CPI + 1%) for the 2021/22 Housing Revenue Account budget, as set out in Section 8 and Appendix D of the report.
(8) To note the position with regard to the Capital programme, as set out in Section 9 of the report.
Reason Key: Affects more than 2 wards;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Minesh Patel, Corporate Director Finance and Resources Email: email@example.com Tel: 020 8937 4043.
Report author: Ravinder Jassar
Publication date: 07/12/2020
Date of decision: 07/12/2020
Decided at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Effective from: 15/12/2020
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- 7b. Appendix B Summary of new budget proposals 21.22 - 22.23 PDF 118 KB
- 7c. Appendix C Detailed Budget Proposals 21.22 - 22.23 PDF 187 KB
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The school year has begun with a flurry and I’m reluctant to add anything extra to the schedule of my kids just yet. But there are a few things I can’t resist:
There are loads of fun kids events on at Fringe World festival which continues for three more weeks. I thought a low-key train ride into the city for Buskers Weekender could be fun – free comedy, circus and street events from Feb 2-4th in the CBD. For my other Fringe ideas head to my Fringe World Top Picks For Kids.
The Perth International Arts Festival has a lot of free events, and I’m particularly excited by Papermoon Puppet Theatre’s (Indonesia) collaboration with Polyglot Theatre (Melbourne) to produce Cerita Anak (Child’s Story). It tells the tale of a child on an adventure in a boat, using shadow imagery, puppetry and music to create in immersive interactive adventure. Sadly it is the only dedicated show for children in the festival and it is sold out.
There is also the expanded Writers Week (19-25th) which has a fabulous kids program. Kids will flex their interviewing muscles to put some of the Writers Week children’s authors in the hot seat in Curated by Kids Takeover. Author Danny Parker and illustrator/composer Matt Ottley will co-present The Sound of Picture Books with WASO musicians performing the exquisite Tree Music with illustrations from the book on a large screen. Children’s books featured during the festival include Gabrielle Wang’s The Beast of Hushing Wood, Bronwyn Houston’s Return of the Dinasaurs, Tamara Moss’ Lintang and the Pirate Queen and Josie Boyle’s Mrs White and the Red Desert. There will also be children’s activity sessions in the Paper Bird Kombi van and Artists Dhwani Shah and Ragini Siruguri from Tara Books have come all the way from India to help kids create a spectacular mural based on their amazing activities book.
If I’ve missed anything let me know. For adult arts events go to my February Gig Guide.


The Environmental Protection Agency said it would put off reporting requirements for manufacturers and power plants on the products they use that lead to greenhouse-gas emissions.
In a Federal Register notice today, the EPA said that companies would have until at least 2013 to submit information about the raw materials. Representatives of chemical makers, oil refiners and oThe rules were set to take effect this year. The EPA proposed in December that they be deferred and today’s notice makes that decision final. The rules will be delayed until March 31, 2013, for some substances and two years later for othersther manufacturers have tried to scuttle the EPA’s proposal, saying it would force them to disclose confidential information.


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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) can decrease complications and reduces hospital stay. Less certain is whether elderly patients can fully adhere to and benefit from ERAS. We aimed to determine the safety, feasibility and efficacy of enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery in patients aged ≥ 65 years old.A systematic search of Medline, EMBASE and Cochrane was performed to identify (i) studies comparing elderly patients managed with ERAS vs traditional care, (ii) cohort studies of ERAS with results of elderly vs younger patients and (iii) any case series of ERAS in elderly patients. End-points of interest were length of hospital stay, complications, mortality, readmission and re-operation, and ERAS protocol adherence.Sixteen studies were included. Two randomized controlled trials demonstrated shorter hospital stay in elderly patients with ERAS compared with elderly patients with non-ERAS (9 vs 13.2 days, P < 0.001; 5.5 vs 7 days, P < 0.0001). Fewer complications occurred with ERAS in both randomized controlled trials (27.4% vs 58.6%, P < 0.0001; 5% vs 21.1%, P = 0.045). The majority of observational studies did not show differences in outcome between elderly and younger patients in terms of hospital stay, morbidity or mortality. Inconsistent findings between cohort studies may reflect the disparities in ERAS protocol definitions or differences in study populations.ERAS can be safely applied to elderly patients to reduce complications and shorten length of hospital stay. Further studies are required to assess whether elderly patients are able to adhere to, and benefit from, ERAS protocols to the same extent as younger patients.


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DENVER - The showdown for first place in the Northwest Division wasn't much of a contest.
The Vancouver Canucks scored a power-play goal in each period and rookie goalie Cory Schneider stopped 33 shots Thursday night in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. The Canucks (7-3-2) shut down the Avalanche (6-5-1), which began the night averaging an NHL-best 3.46 goals per game, to run their winning streak to five games.
It was a night the Avalanche can't forget fast enough.
"Most nights, win or lose, we put up a good effort," Avalanche coach Joe Sacco said. "Tonight was a night I think we probably just need to throw the game in a garbage can and get ready for the next one."
Schneider, making his third start of the season, lost his shutout with 3:08 remaining in the third period. David Van Der Gulik scored his first NHL goal during a delayed penalty while the teams scrambled in front.
"(A shutout) is in the back of your mind," Schneider said. "At the end of the day, it's not the most important thing. I'd rather give up one goal and get the win. It's not a big deal, but it'd be nice to get that first one out of the way."
Raffi Torres, Henrik Sedin and Ryan Kesler scored power-play goals against an Avalanche team that has allowed at least one power-play goal in six consecutive games, 10 overall in that stretch.
"Our power play did what it's supposed to do and our PK did a good job, too," Kesler said. "That why we won the game -- specialty teams."
Vancouver killed off both of Colorado's power plays and has killed 16 in a row in the past six games.
Schneider, who gave starter Roberto Luongo the night off, has been better than good. The 24-year-old, a first-round pick (No. 26) in the 2004 Entry Draft, owns a 3-0-0 record with a 0.90 goals-against average and .969 save percentage.
"I've been working hard every day in practice and keeping my conditioning up," said Schneider, who hadn't played since Oct. 22 when he made 23 saves in a 5-1 win against Minnesota. "I've won all three games, and that's what's important. I want to be a guy that they can count on winning games and not go in and hope you win. The stats are what they are, but that's more of a reflection of how my team has played in front of me."
Torres, who has scored five times in a three-game goal-scoring streak, made it 3-0 at 4:03 of the third period when he deflected Aaron Rome's shot behind goalie Peter Budaj, who faced 36 shots.
"Their goalie played very solid," Kesler said. "We probably could have had six or seven goals. He stood on his head."
Sedin made it 2-0 at 3:33 of the second period. Christian Ehrhoff launched a shot from the right point that caromed off the end boards. The puck came to Sedin at the left side of the net and he flipped it home.
The Canucks outshot the Avalanche 18-8 in the first period and grabbed a 1-0 lead on Kesler's goal at 3:14. Daniel Sedin passed to Kesler for an unscreened shot that beat Budaj as he skated into the right faceoff circle.
"Danny did a good job of finding me," Kesler said. "They were overplaying Henrik and Danny, so I was wide open and I had an open look."
While the Avs have had problems killing penalties in recent games, Sacco wasn't happy about his team's play in even-strength situations Thursday and felt compelled to call a timeout just 5:03 into the opening period.
"I thought they played harder than we did," Sacco said. "They wanted the puck more than we did. When you do that, you usually end up winning games. It was like that 5-on-5 and 5-on-4.
"You're going to lose games in the course of a season, but I didn't like the way we lost this game. I didn't think we were ready to start on time. For such an important game, we didn't have the usual energy that we have in our game. I called the timeout pretty early there just to wake the guys up. We didn't play to our identity tonight."
Sacco also was unhappy with center Matt Duchene, who took just three shifts in the second period and logged a season-low 14:43 in ice time. Duchene had as many giveaways, two, as shots on goal.
"He has to look after the puck better than he has," Sacco said. "He's turning the puck over too much. That gets contagious. It gets infectious. It's starting to become a trend."
Already down two regular defensemen with Kyle Cumiskey and Adam Foote sidelined with concussions, the Avalanche scratched Ryan Wilson because of an undisclosed leg injury.
Of Colorado's six healthy defensemen, Jonas Holos, David Liffiton and Kevin Shattenkirk have played a combined 15 NHL games. Shattenkirk made his NHL debut Thursday.


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This coastal island city, located off of South Carolina's southeastern corner, has historically attracted an upscale crowd. Today, it's a destination for the middle class as well, and has become a hot spot for families with young children. As a result, visitors will find ritzy, world-class hotels, affordable condo rentals, and kid-friendly resort options (Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, anyone?) all on the same island.
Hilton Head is known as one of the best spots to vacation on the East Coast, but don't mistake its panache for pretentiousness. This resort town is laid-back, boasting calm public beaches and low-key seafood eateries.
Most of Hilton Head’s attractions are outdoors. Its championship golf courses have long been its claim to fame, but tennis and horseback riding are also big draws. Boating is a core part of the island's history and lifestyle, and almost any type of boat is available for charter, from yachts to sailboats to fishing boats. Boaters have a great chance of spotting dolphins (sightings on dolphin tours are almost guaranteed), and everyone should make a point to see the iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse. Local forest preserves offer plenty of wildlife to observe, including snowy egret, otters, wild boars, and, if you’re up for it, even alligators.
Hilton Head is sectioned off into multiple “plantations” -- exclusive, gated communities which visitors can't enter without being “announced”. "Off Plantation" areas exist as well, and you'll find accommodations both within and outside of the gates. The island's beaches are located primarily on the eastern shore, and consequently, so are most of the hotels. (Most of the marinas and docks can be found on the western shore.) Visitors also may choose to stay near Palmetto Bay Road, home to most of the island’s restaurants, or a favorite golf course -- phenomenal golf courses can be found across the island.
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Williams, A. S., III
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Peter Brannon papers
Overview Correspondence, manuscripts, diaries, and other materials created by Peter A. Brannon, highlighting his career as a pharmacist, an anthropologist, and an archivist.
T. B. Rush general store daybook
Overview Contains almost daily entries written between April 1835 and July 1836, recording daily sales at a general store in Mount Willing, Alabama.
T. J. Scott and Sons letters
Overview Two letters written by farmers in Hayneville, Alabama, to Montgomery merchants T. J. Scott and Sons. The 1904 letters describe the sale of mules and ask for refunds from the company, which provided defective livestock.

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We previously showed that hepatic expression of glutathione (GSH) synthetic enzymes and GSH levels fell 2 weeks after bile duct ligation (BDL) in mice. This correlated with a switch in nuclear anti-oxidant response element (ARE) binding activity from nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) to c-avian musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma (c-Maf)/ V-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog G (MafG). Our current aims were to examine whether the switch in ARE binding activity from Nrf2 to Mafs is responsible for decreased expression of GSH synthetic enzymes and the outcome of blocking this switch. Huh7 cells treated with lithocholic acid (LCA) exhibited a similar pattern of change in GSH synthetic enzyme expression as BDL mice. Nuclear protein levels of Nrf2 fell at 20 hours after LCA treatment, whereas c-Maf and MafG remained persistently induced. These changes translated to ARE nuclear binding activity. Knockdown of c-Maf or MafG individually blunted the LCA-induced decrease in Nrf2 ARE binding and increased ARE-dependent promoter activity, whereas combined knockdown was more effective. Knockdown of c-Maf or MafG individually increased the expression of GSH synthetic enzymes and raised GSH levels, and combined knockdown exerted an additive effect. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) or S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) prevented the LCA-induced decrease in expression of GSH synthetic enzymes and promoter activity and prevented the increase in MafG and c-Maf levels. In vivo knockdown of the Maf genes protected against the decrease in GSH enzyme expression, GSH level, and liver injury after BDL. Conclusion: Toxic bile acid induces a switch from Nrf2 to c-Maf/MafG ARE nuclear binding, which leads to decreased expression of GSH synthetic enzymes and GSH levels and contributes to liver injury during BDL. UDCA and SAMe treatment targets this switch.
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Government Spending as Percentage of GDP
Federal Government Spending as Percent of GDP
Total Government Spending as Percent of GDP
I asked Doug for those charts because Paul Krugman said he would be concerned if government spending hit 50% of GDP. The trend does not look good, but by Krugman's measure there is a ways to go.
Nonetheless, I think we should be concerned now. The numbers ignore exploding national debt and interest on national debt. Interest on national debt will skyrocket if rates go up or growth estimates penciled in do not occur. Both of those are likely, although Japan proves that amazingly low interest rates can last longer than anyone thinks.
For a discussion of interest, please see Trends in Interest Rates on National Debt Suggest Currency Crisis is Coming
The figures also ignore ever-escalating costs of Medicare, Social Security, and pension promises, all of which are guaranteed to soar in the not so distant future. Romney says Unfunded liabilities amoint to $520,000 per household.
I will point out that those liabilities are not debt yet. So might Krugman. However, I am comfortable in reducing benefits and slashing spending while Krugman is not.
Clearly there are many ways to spin this data but please note that government spending in France exceeds 50% of GDP. Also note that French unemployment is 10.2% and Hollande is poised to hike the top marginal tax rate to 75%.
Do we really want to imitate France?
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Standing more than 5 feet tall and weighing in at about 400 pounds, the Grauer’s gorilla is the world’s largest primate (the category of mammals that includes humans, apes, and monkeys). But this great ape may soon become extinct. According to a recent report by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and other groups, the number of Grauer’s gorillas has dropped from about 17,000 in 1995 to only about 3,800 today. That’s a decrease of about 77 percent.
Grauer’s gorillas—also known as eastern lowland gorillas—live only in the forests of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country in Africa. In recent years, habitat loss, civil war, and illegal hunting there have taken a huge toll on the gorillas.
“The amount of the decline was a shock—much worse than we had predicted,” says Andrew Plumptre, a WCS scientist and co-author of the report.
If the decline continues at the same rate, conservationists fear that Grauer’s gorillas could disappear from the wild forever in the next 5 to 10 years.
GORILLAS IN DANGER
Grauer’s gorillas have lost much of their habitat as people have cleared forests to make room for farms and livestock. They’ve faced other serious threats as well. From 1996 until 2003, a civil war raged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The war killed 5 million people and had devastating consequences for wildlife, especially Grauer’s gorillas. To help fund the fighting, militias (armed groups) set up mines to unearth copper and other resources in remote areas. With little food available, the miners began to illegally hunt and eat local wildlife. Grauer’s gorillas were prized targets because of their large size.
Though the fighting has mostly stopped, nearly 70 armed groups remain in the country. Mining operations continue to grow, and many Grauer’s gorillas are still killed for their meat.
HELP’S ON THE WAY
Since the 1980s, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed the Grauer’s gorilla as an endangered species. Conservationists are now pushing for the animal’s status to be changed to “critically endangered”—only one step above extinct. This change would bring more support and funding to help save the Grauer’s gorilla.
Some people are already working to help the species make a comeback. Officials at Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have boosted efforts to protect gorillas inside the park. As a result, a group of Grauer’s gorillas there has increased in number from 132 in the year 2000 to 200 today. And the WCS is working to create two new protected areas that would safeguard 60 percent of the gorillas’ remaining habitat. Many experts hope that the government will also take steps to help the gorillas, like ending illegal mining.
Jefferson Hall, a scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute who also co-authored the report, is optimistic. “There is still hope to save these animals and the ecosystems they represent,” he says.


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Long before these April showers began, Lakeside’s Master Gardener Loretta Wilken has been working hard to make sure that Lakeside can look its best long after the May flowers make their first appearance.
Last fall, Wilken and the Grounds Crew planted nearly 1,500 daffodil bulbs, along with hundreds of giant alliums and petite grape hyacinths. Some of these will stay to be enjoyed all summer long, while the spring bulbs will be dug up and stored to replant in the fall.
“Some surprise gardens will be scattered throughout the community,” she said. “Take a stroll and discover some colorful treasures, starting with newly accented beds at Hoover Auditorium.”
With the weather warming up, the Grounds Crew is preparing the final steps. Once the gardens thaw, more than 4,000 lbs. of soil conditioner will be spaded into the gardens. The greenhouse will be cleaned, and pots will be painted and prepped for more than 130 container gardens throughout the grounds. If you’d like to get involved with preparing these, volunteer for Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 29.
This summer, the community is invited to participate in gardening at Lakeside in a special way.
“I’m excited about several new programs,” Wilken said. “Everyone is encouraged to help create and plant a butterfly garden at the Rhein Center during the Monarch Madness program on Saturday, May 27.”
There are also new gardening programs being offered to the community this summer. An “Ask a Gardener” booth will be set up at the Farmers’ Market on Tuesday mornings where Wilken will be available to answer gardening questions. On Thursday mornings, a Get Growing! program will offer seminars and walking tours to cover topics such as flower arrangements, herb preservation, fairy garden assembly, pruning, blooming hydrangeas and more.
“I can’t say enough about our dedicated gardening team of Vern, Lloyd, Doug and Melvin,” she said. “Gardening can be such a rewarding and therapeutic experience. If anyone would like to get their hands (and knees) dirty in the gardens, volunteers are always welcome and appreciated!”
With her first of year at Lakeside under her belt, Wilken is grateful for the generous and supportive community she has encountered, as well as the opportunity to create more beautiful gardens and work towards some sustainability efforts.
“My goal is to make Lakeside a garden destination,” she said.

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- Why did the 14th amendment fail?
- When was the 1st Amendment violated?
- Who wrote the Constitution?
- How does the 1st Amendment affect us today?
- Why is the 14th Amendment so powerful?
- What 3 things did the 14th amendment do?
- What is the 14 Amendment in simple terms?
- What are the 3 most important amendments?
- What would happen if there was no First Amendment?
- What are the 1st 10 amendments?
- How does the 13th Amendment affect us today?
- What does the 26 amendment do?
- What is the least important amendment?
- Which amendment is the most important to you explain why?
- Which amendment of the constitution is the most important?
- What is the most important of the first 10 amendments?
- Why is the 1st Amendment so important?
Why did the 14th amendment fail?
Not only did the 14th amendment fail to extend the Bill of Rights to the states; it also failed to protect the rights of black citizens.
One legacy of Reconstruction was the determined struggle of black and white citizens to make the promise of the 14th amendment a reality..
When was the 1st Amendment violated?
1976In Buckley v. Valeo, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that certain provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1976, which limits expenditures to political campaigns, violate the First Amendment.
Who wrote the Constitution?
James MadisonMany of the United States Founding Fathers were at the Constitutional Convention, where the Constitution was hammered out and ratified. George Washington, for example, presided over the Convention. James Madison, also present, wrote the document that formed the model for the Constitution.
How does the 1st Amendment affect us today?
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights to freedom of speech and of the press, to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances. These guarantees affect me every day and empower me as a citizen seeking to enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Why is the 14th Amendment so powerful?
The 14th Amendment established citizenship rights for the first time and equal protection to former slaves, laying the foundation for how we understand these ideals today. It is the most relevant amendment to Americans’ lives today.
What 3 things did the 14th amendment do?
The 14th Amendment contained three major provisions: The Citizenship Clause granted citizenship to All persons born or naturalized in the United States. The Due Process Clause declared that states may not deny any person “life, liberty or property, without due process of law.”
What is the 14 Amendment in simple terms?
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States—including former slaves—and guaranteed all citizens “equal protection of the laws.” One of three amendments passed during the Reconstruction era to abolish slavery and establish …
What are the 3 most important amendments?
Terms in this set (10)1st Amendment. Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition.5th Amendment. No capital crime except when charges by grand jury; no double jeopardy; no witness against self.6th Amendment. … 13th Amendment. … 15th Amendment. … 18th Amendment. … 19th Amendment. … 21st Amendment.More items…
What would happen if there was no First Amendment?
Assembly: With no First Amendment, protest rallies and marches could be prohibited according to official and/or public whim; membership in certain groups could also be punishable by law. Petition: Threats against the right to petition the government often take the form of SLAPP suits (see resource above).
What are the 1st 10 amendments?
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It spells out Americans’ rights in relation to their government. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion.
How does the 13th Amendment affect us today?
Key Takeaways: The 13th Amendment The 13th Amendment abolished enslavement and involuntary servitude—except when applied as punishment for a crime—in the entire United States. … Despite the 13th Amendment, vestiges of racial discrimination and inequality continue to exist in America well into the 20th century.
What does the 26 amendment do?
The Twenty-sixth Amendment (Amendment XXVI) to the United States Constitution prohibits the states and the federal government from using age as a reason for denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States who are at least eighteen years old.
What is the least important amendment?
The Third Amendment was the least well known, though by 45% to 42% Americans narrowly know that this is the Amendment which ensures the federal government does not force them to house soldiers.
Which amendment is the most important to you explain why?
The first amendment has been and still is the most important amendment in the Bill of Rights. The first amendment gives freedom of religion, speech, press, and petition which limits government and guarantees freedom.
Which amendment of the constitution is the most important?
13th AmendmentThe 13th Amendment is perhaps the most important amendment in American history. Ratified in 1865, it was the first of three “Reconstruction amendments” that were adopted immediately following the Civil War.
What is the most important of the first 10 amendments?
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the right to free speech and the right to bear arms, as well as reserving rights to the people and the states.
Why is the 1st Amendment so important?
The First Amendment is one of the most important amendments for the protection of democracy. Freedom of religion allows people to believe and practice whatever religion they want. Freedom of speech and press allows people to voice their opinions publicly and to publish them without the government stopping them.

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1 sweet potato
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large avocado, peeled and stoned
juice of 1 lime, plus extra wedges to serve
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
a handful of coriander, leaves roughly chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
200g can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Preheat the oven to 220°C
Coat the sweet potato with the oil, then roast for 45 minutes or until tender all the way through.
Meanwhile, mash the avocado with the lime juice in a small bowl, then stir in the chilli, tomatoes, coriander and onion.
Cut the sweet potato in half and top with the beans and guacamole. Serve with lime wedges.


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I’m tremendously privileged – I haven’t gotten sick and my income didn’t completely disappear in the last 12 months – but one of the side effects of having a greatly simplified life is having a little more time and processing power to try stuff. In my case, that’s been tackling some of the Idea Bunny List. What’s that list? It is the never ending, rapidly reproducing, list of ideas I’d like to take a try at but absolutely don’t need to. There’s random crafts, recipes, weird garden hacks, complex programming… all sorts of things.
On there, is finding something that uses the scrap wire my partner generates on his side of the shop. He installs electronics, primarily into vehicles, and all of the parts come with wires. Mostly they’re extras and they come in every colour. He recycles 100s of pounds of this stuff a year. I snagged some to play with and looked up some instructions and videos for simple coil basket making. And then I coiled some bowl-baskets. They’re pretty neat. The smaller is about 6 or 7 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep. The larger is around 12 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep. They’re not lightweight.
Also, plain black, white, and red wire are rare birds since they’re default electrical colours for EVERYTHING. So working out designs without those for contrast is odd. It’s like a giant puzzle. I’m happy I took a try though!
We’re finally here! The bead soup became a THING. If you need a refresher of what I started with you can see that here: The Challenge is On.
This was a tough soup for me. I almost never use bright gold tones. The cloisonné seahorse was a challenge but in the end I went for the gold and the whole colour palette. I mixed and matched beads from my stash with some of the soup and wired up a seahorse necklace. It’s fairly delicate piece but it has a lot of colour in there. I am pretty sure there’s carnelian, amazonite, some of my favourite little freshwater pearls with the stupidly crooked holes and, of course, the adorable seahorse.
After I got the seahorse piece done, work got super busy and I mostly ran out of time and inspiration to do any crafting outside of work. Until the day before the reveal, of course, when I figured I would wire together a few of the great faceted blue beads from the soup with one of my polymer beads. It’s pretty straightforward and I like it.
The rest of the soup will get pressed into service in other projects. There’s always room for a few more beads in my stash! And I got to play with wire which was my first joy way back before polymer.
Finally, don’t forget to see what my partner Dorit made and take a peek at what the other participants got up to, too!
The latest video tutorial – the video is at the bottom of this post – is for my covering round ornaments one. Turns out I wrote that in December of 2009 so I guess it was up for a little updating.
Someone who watched the video requested some instructions for the canes and I’ll get those up pretty quick. They’re fairly basic canes made from my scrap pile so your results will vary… and they’re not small canes. Reduce quantities accordingly.


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Camila Vallejo's call for better and cheaper education has seen student protests transform into a two-day nationwide shutdown
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In Chile, Dissent Has A Woman’s Face
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Ya know? Yes, she's beautiful. And the fact that the media are falling all over themselves to note that, ignoring that they would have ignored her if she wasn't? PISSES ME OFF. Also, teh GUardian keeps going "protests turned violent" completely erasing who turns the protests violent ...THE FUCKING POLICE.
We are prepared to give our lives for education High school kids on hunger strike
SANTIAGO, Aug 25, 2011 (IPS) - As students and teachers continue their massive protests in the streets of Chile's cities, one of the most extreme methods of demanding higher-quality, free public education is the hunger strike being undertaken by 28 youngsters at secondary schools across the country, four of whom have not taken food for nearly 40 days. One teenage girl in the south of Chile had to be urgently admitted to hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 24 in unstable condition, and last week another young woman in Santiago required medical attention. Several of the hunger strikers have lost 10 kg or more.
The government of rightwing President Sebastián Piñera, under heavy pressure from the ongoing demonstrations, is attempting to pass on responsibility for solving the crisis to Congress. Its proposals have so far been characterised as insufficient by the teachers and students fighting for radical changes to the education system. To cap Piñera's problem, social grievances have expanded beyond the issue of education, and Thursday was the second, and last, day of a nationwide general strike called by the Central Unitaria de Trabajadores, the main union federation, to demand structural changes in the political and economic system, that was also joined by 80 other social organisations and opposition parties. The protest by students and teachers has lasted over three months so far, making it the longest demonstration since 1990, which marked the end of a 17-year dictatorship that in its dying days imposed the present education structure, which subsequent democratic administrations have left unmodified.
Education Minister Felipe Bulnes was particularly critical of the hunger strike, saying it "does not solve any of our problems; in fact, it only complicates the situation." Francia Gárate, an 18-year-old in her final year of secondary school, joined the hunger strike over a week ago and told IPS they were fasting "so that they take us seriously." "I would ask (Piñera) to realise that we are not playing games; he should wake up, because what we are doing is not a game, and we are prepared to give our lives for education," Gárate emphasised. MORE


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Treat Of The Week: Rapturing by Oldtimers
Future Classic Album: Damn by Kendrick Lemar
1. First Stomp by Rex Opolis
2. Tower Over All by Loyal
3. Why I Try by Jalen NGonda
4. Time by Snoh Aalegra
5. Rapturing by OldTimers
6. Rewind feat. GRiZ by Flint Eastwood
7. Swim by Her
8. desertspirit w/ lazy mike (Prod. Tusken) by Marvolus J
9. Forever Found by Kan Wakan
10. The Other by Saigo
11. Just Peanuts by Salami Rose Joe Lewis
12. Still Feather by Kan Wakan
13. High by Chady
14. Pride by Kendrick Lemar

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Drink and drug driving offences increased during lockdown – at a time when other crimes saw a “significant reduction”.
Chief Inspector Lindsay Tulloch told Wednesday’s SIC community safety and resilience board that the category of offences was “obviously still an issue for us – even during lockdown times”.
Mr Tulloch also highlighted the ongoing attempts to smuggle drugs into Shetland despite lockdown affecting regular routes.
“Although there’s been restrictions with transport, via ferry and flights, we’ve found that the drugs have found a way into Shetland via postal services and courier services,” he said,
“But the charity Dogs against Drugs has been very active and seized a number or parcels through postal services and we’ve supported them.”
Mr Tulloch’s report to the board highlighted 18 packages seized during the April-June period.
The report also noted an increase in domestic abuse crimes compared to last year.
Mr Tulloch said he was encouraged to receive the reports, as it meant victims were still coming forward, despite the lockdown, and officers could take appropriate action.
He said other categories of crime had “dropped significantly” as a result of lockdown, including theft, assault and antisocial behaviour.
Councillor Moraig Lyall said she was pleased to see the fall in crime but questioned whether it had started “creeping up again” now that lockdown measures had eased.
Mr Tulloch acknowledged there had been a slow increase in crimes, more recently, but “nothing significant”.
Overall, he said Covid-19 had a major effect on officers in relation to training, personal
protective equipment and the adoption of new legislation.
Mr Tulloch said there had been a big change to the way his officers worked.
He also highlighted the force’s work in Shetland’s emergency planning forum.
“That’s been a significant piece of work,” he added.


I overfilled the oil-tank of my Peugeot 607 and drove it around 50 kms to finally noticed it was leaking oil. I checked the dipstick and it was above the maximum.
I also noticed the engine was still quite hot around 20 minutes after turning it off ( this may be due to using the wrong oil and not because of the overfilling)
The oil leaked only while the engine was running and straight afterwards. I didn’t notice any further leaking while it’s been parked.
My main concern now has to do with any damage that the engine may have suffered or could suffer. Would getting rid of the excess of oil be enough? Or should I have a mechanic to check other components that may be affected such as the rear main bearing seal?
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Roughly 1,000 dehydrated cattle in two chapters of the Navajo Nation in Utah have found relief, thanks to new wells provided by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, according to a USDA release.
Sourcing clean water has long been challenging for the Teec Nos Pos and Red Mesa chapters, who prior to 2000 relied on wells drilled deep into the desert floor. But the tribe’s water code administration tested the wells at the turn of the century and found they contained high levels of arsenic, uranium and E. coli. Since the discovery, ranchers have trucked water for livestock from distances as far as two hours away, because they could not afford to drill new wells. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, the harsh desert conditions caused some cattle to perish.
Now through USDA’s StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity initiative, the Navajo Resources Conservation Service has partnered with the chapters and the Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture to dig two new wells and safely decommission the contaminated wells. The National Resource Conservation Service covered 90 percent of the cost of digging the new wells and closing up the old wells.
Now that the new wells have been drilled, Natural Resources Conservation Service is helping the Teec Nos Pos and Red Mesa Chapters install pipeline and troughs to provide multiple access points for cattle to drink from.
The successful project has inspired Fred White, executive director of the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources, to exploring more opportunities to enhance and protect the tribe’s natural resources with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and other USDA agencies.


text: High summer, 2021, and at long last we are contemplating emerging from purdah: hoorah! Come September, restrictions and personal preferences permitting, we plan to resume rehearsals somewhere, somehow, and also enjoy some social occasions, recruit new members, raise some funds, and have fun! We have had several very cheery Zoom socials over the past year and a half– some of which were quizzes, some more of a party, with party pieces, party food ideas – and chatteroo opportunities, and a couple of summer picnics, which remind us how lovely are real live people in a real space! You’ll find bloggy accounts beneath the gallery of images below… do dip in… and do please send me some of your favourite images that you have taken or made by other means. See you soon!

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What Is Glycerin?
Whether you call it glycerin or glycerol, the only thing you really need to know about this colorless liquid is that it’s the ultimate moisturizing ingredient. Both super hydrating and healing, glycerin was traditionally used to treat skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Today it’s found in a ton of beauty products, and with good reason.
What Does Glycerin Do?
A humectant, glycerin draws moisture to the upper layer of skin, preventing dryness and maintaining the skin’s protective barrier. Glycerin is also hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs water from the air to boost hydration (clever, huh?). Basically, it’s a moisturizer that can actually attract its own weight in moisture – which is why you’ll see it in everything from cleanser to foundation.
But glycerin is no one-trick pony! As well as being incredibly hydrating, it also combats blemishes, creating a more even skin tone. In addition, it balances your skin’s pH level and helps prevent breakouts, dryness, oiliness and other annoying skin drama.
Who Should Use Glycerin
Because Glycerin mimics our skin’s natural moisturizing factors (elements that keep our outer layer of skin hydrated and protected), it’s a seriously one-size-fits-all staple, and works wonders for just about every skin type!
How To Use Glycerin In Your Skincare Routine
Chances are Glycerin has already snuck its way into your skincare regimen – you just don’t know it. Though the powerhouse ingredient can be used alone, it performs best when mixed with other emollients (hydrating lubricating agents that either lock in or attract moisture). If you’re obsessed, like us, you can introduce glycerin-infused products into every step of your skincare routine. It’s amazing in cleansers, as it locks in moisture while preventing skin irritation. Also, look out for it in toners and primers if you can’t shake the flakes, and in moisturizer for out-of-this-world hydration.
Our Fave Glycerin Skincare Products
Nivea Nivea Crème, $6: This drugstore savior is a lifesaver for dry, flaky skin thanks to mega-hydrators Lanolin and Glycerin.
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Most divorces are messy and full of hurt feelings on both sides. These feelings are escalated when children are involved, as it can be difficult to learn how to co-parent effectively. However, you need to develop a healthy co-parenting relationship with your ex for the sake of your children. Divorce is just as hard on kids as it is on parents, and when children maintain a healthy relationship with both parents, they are more likely to feel loved and nourished and less likely to struggle with mental health issues like depression. Whether you are newly divorced or still in the process, here are three tips for co-parenting effectively.
Put the Kids’ Needs First
While you may have many hurtful and negative memories with your ex, your children probably do not. You may be tempted to view your ex as an adversary, but he or she is still your child’s other parent. You should both be on the same team when it comes to your child’s wellbeing. Your kids are probably missing the other parent and may wish to spend more time with him or her. If you can set aside your emotions and work with the other parent to set a joint custody schedule that benefits your kids, they will be better off.
Learning to put your kids’ feelings first can be difficult, especially at the beginning of the divorce process. It may be helpful to hire a lawyer from a firm that specializes in family law such as Cordell & Cordell. These Cordell and Cordell professionals can help you navigate legal agreements so that your needs are met and you can focus on helping your kids cope with this major life change.
It is important to speak cordially about your ex when speaking to your kids. Venting to them places them in the middle of the conflict and causes additional stress. Similarly, your kids should never have to act as a messenger between you and your ex. They should never be put in the position of having to take sides.
Be Willing To Compromise
No co-parenting relationship is entirely free of conflict. You will inevitably disagree with your ex on some things, and these disagreements can quickly turn into arguments if they are over holidays, rules or disciplinary consequences. You will not win every disagreement, nor will your ex. Save your energy for the important points and let small conflicts go.
You must be willing to compromise if you want to co-parent effectively. Your ex is more likely to respect you if you demonstrate respect for his or her opinions. For instance, if your ex wants to take your child to a special event that occurs while in your custody, it could be incredibly beneficial for everyone if you allow your kids to go. If you want to have your kids for Christmas, you should allow them to spend Thanksgiving with your ex. The key is to compromise.
Communicate With Your Ex
Learning to communicate cordially with your ex is vital for a healthy co-parenting relationship. If you have trouble being polite during face-to-face conversations, you should decide on an alternative method of communication that may make interacting easier. Whether you choose to use emails, texts or phone calls, you should make it a habit to share any important information with your ex.
If your child needs to see a doctor for any reason, you should let your ex know. You should also share vacation plans, disciplinary actions and bad habits your kids have picked up so your ex can be prepared. By keeping him or her in the loop, you are sending the message that you value your co-parenting relationship and are committed to keeping it healthy for the benefit of your kids.


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Thermoplastic laser assisted tape placement development for processing a novel carbon fiber reinforced polyphtalamide tape
Commodity and standard thermoplastics like polypropylene and polyamide 6 are often used as matrix for composites in automotive applications. These do not fulfil the temperature and media resistance requirements for certain applications. This paper demonstrates the development of the laser assisted tape placement process for a carbon fiber reinforced polyphthalamide unidirectional (UD) tape with high temperature and media resistance. By a design of experiments parameters for processing the UD tapes are defined to manufacture in-situ consolidated laminates. The bond strength and the mechanical properties are characterized by the determination of the interlaminar shear strength and three point bending tests.


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Seasonal variation in mercury (Hg) spatial distribution in dust was investigated in an arid area with documented resuspension and erosion events. We estimated Hg concentration in settled dust collected at elementary schools associated with dry deposition, and we assessed potential sources and linked health risks. Dust samples (n = 32) were collected from schools close to high traffic roads, industrial corridors, railways, and residential areas during the pre- and post-monsoon period. We determined the total Hg concentration in settled dust by inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and used various geochemical indices to analyze the Hg-source apportionment. The average contents of Hg were 0.52 mg kg−1 in the pre-monsoon and 0.28 mg kg−1 in the post-monsoon period. School dust samples showed moderately to extremely contamination of Hg, with the highest content (1.53 mg kg−1) occurring during pre-monsoon. The spatial distribution identified high contamination of Hg in the northern area of the city, which is characterized by brickyard activities. The presence of a bull's eye pattern of Hg during the dry season (pre-monsoon) was evidenced only by the seasonal sampling and related to the emissions from kiln brick production. On the other hand, the HYSPLIT simulation model shows a similar distribution pattern between seasons with particle trajectories going to the north towards the US-Mexico border. Results observed in this study indicate low adverse health effect (HI < 1) but suggest health concerns to children and adults. Finally, this research highlights the potential accumulation of Hgdust during the dry season at an arid climate.
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Hmmm.... Could the Cure be one big joke, an elaborate spoof of self-indulgent angst?
Not a chance, although the band does have a playful side, especially in its videos.
Onscreen, that unholy nest of hair and living-dead pallor transform Smith into a perverse cartoon character, rather than the crooning undertaker he seems to be without visual aids. Finding the fun in the dense textures of Wish is tougher, since almost every track wallows in the agonies of shattered relationships. For those who keep score, Smith plays the rejected in three songs and the rejector in four, while lovers split by mutual bitter consent on two others. Sigh.
At least give him credit for finding lots of different ways to convey the same sentiments. Shimmering and predictable, Trust and To Wish Impossible Things encourage hand wringing and underscore how conventional the band's outlook really is. Happily, Wendy Time steps up the pace, prompting Smith to strut and growl like the feisty little punk he was back when the Cure began in the late '70s. It doesn't touch me at all, he bellows in response to a woman's come-on, furiously stomping a wahwah pedal for emphasis. Boosting the noise content, Smith digs deeper into this vein of anger on the howling Cut, an explosion of ill will and feedback that finds him snarling, You don't care anymore. Open resentment (instead of the usual teary regret) equals increased thrills. Now that's entertainment!
If only he'd cut loose more. Wish showcases Smith's considerable skills as a craftsman -- often overshadowed by his screwy persona and mass appeal -- but most tracks feel planned to death, sacrificing spirit for detail. The epic End threatens to get crazy, only to degenerate into sludge as Smith piles on layer after layer of sound. The jangly guitars and perky tempo of Friday I'm in Love prove he can still concoct a catchy single, albeit a bloodless one. Regardless, the tune boasts some memorable lines, including It's such a gorgeous sight / To see you eat in the middle of the night.
Unfriendly souls might imply that the Cure always sounds the same, which is a filthy lie. However, the lads can claim a highly distinctive style, and more than a few bands have taken a cue from (copied, if you like) Smith's good thing. Maybe he should consider nicking somebody else's ideas, just to add variety to the recipe. While you can admire the passionate guitar riff that drives From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea, Wish doesn't resonate beyond its own limited atmosphere. Robert Smith isn't lazy, but he's extremely conservative. The boy needs some fresh air. Or a kick in the behind. Whatever it takes to shake him up.


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Glucose uptake and glucose transporter GLUT-1 expressions are characteristic of retinal capillary endothelial cells and pericytes in response to high glucose. In this study, the effects of advanced glycation end product (AGE-BSA) exposure on these parameters were tested.
Primary cultures of bovine retinal capillary endothelial cells (BRECs) and bovine retinal capillary pericytes (BRPs) were exposed to AGE-BSA (100 μg/mL) for 6 days. Glucose uptake was measured using U 14C-glucose and the GLUT-1 mRNA expression by RT-PCR. GLUT-1 protein was detected by immunofluorescence and subjected to FACS analysis.
The authors observed that there was no significant decrease in the GLUT-1 protein expression, and this was confirmed by glucose uptake by 14C-labeled glucose in both BRECs and BRPs. Even though there was a slight decrease in the mRNA expression of GLUT-1 in AGE-BSA–treated cells compared with both untreated control and BSA treated, the decrease was not significant.
This is the first report to show that there is no difference in glucose uptake in BRECs and BRPs on exposure to AGE-BSA.
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From Wikipedia: Benford’s law, also called the first-digit law, is an observation about the frequency distribution of leading digits in many real-life sets of numerical data. The law states that in many naturally occurring collections of numbers, the leading significant digit is likely to be small…
Benford’s Law is a technique to screen for fraud in a large number of numeric records. Let’s apply this to the 2016 U.S. election:
This chart of overall county vote totals by leading digit looks like it passes Benford’s Law, but what about state-by-state results?
The states are sorted by number of counties since Benford’s law breaks down with fewer records. The last couple of rows of states have zig-zag lines, probably due to this. There are four interesting states that do not have low county counts:
- Virginia (VA) looks a bit off [Clinton won this state by 5%]
- Kentucky (KY), Iowa (IA), and Mississippi (MA) look a bit off [Trump won these states by 30%, 10%, and 19%, respectively]
- The dataset does not have records for Alaska, by the way.
Basically, the states with the oddest results were typically so lopsided as to scarcely matter.
An interesting observation is that the states with more counties clearly tilt toward Trump, while the states with fewer counties clearly tilt toward Clinton. Why might that be? Maybe the number of counties in a state is a proxy for average population size per county. If true, then the Clinton vote should correlate with the county population size. Does it? Indeed, the correlation is 35%.
Perhaps a theme to the election was the divergent preferences between counties with high populations versus the rest of the country. That suggests a potential solution: density-based laws, which might effectively be the return of city-states cooperating under one national flag. Individuals could pick their preferred city based on its basket of laws, obviating the imposition of a heavy blanket of laws from a national government that seesaws left and right, alienating an alternative half of its citizens each cycle.
Maybe the Constitution even effectively implemented this flavor of federalism in 1789, since state populations were then the size of present day cities. Just food for thought, let’s not get carried away.

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Brenham police Thursday,arrested a Burton man who allegedly tried to murder a woman almost three years ago.
Brenham police officers spotted 26-year old Randy Hudgens in the 1300 block of Prairie Lea at 3:40pm Thursday.
Washington County Sheriff’s deputies say Hudgens fled the scenew in the post midnight hours of June 16th, 2011, when three people reported they had been shot with a shotgun off Sandtown Road near Burton. Law enforcement officers knew where he was but he was not indicted until recently because the lab results finally connected him to the crime.
Gwen Mathis had been shot in the face and had to be transferred to the Scott and White Hospital in Temple. She had non-life threatening injuries and survived the attack.
Dominque Mathis and Kevin Spencer were also victims of the gunshots.
Deputies did question a man about the shooting but he was never considered a suspect.
Hudgens was taken to the Washington County Jail where he has been charged with attempted murder and deadly conduct.


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Vanderbilt University Medical Center are actively recruiting children from 5-17 years old in order to study possible allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer (Pfizer-BioNTech) and Moderna.
“It’s important to study children, too,” said Elizabeth Phillips, MD, the principal investigator of the study, who is a professor of Medicine and Pharmacology and the John A. Oates Chair in Clinical Research at VUMC.
The Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine authorized under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) has a different label than the FDA-approved Comirnaty label for the vaccine, and Pfizer has said they will continue to distribute the vaccine made under the earlier label until stocks run out.
The EUA was granted before the risk of myocarditis for men under 40, caused by the vaccine, was known, and the Comirnaty package insert found on the FDA website includes warnings about the rare side effect. A fact sheet distributed with the EUA vaccine also includes a warning about the risk.
On Tuesday, an FDA official told The Virginia Star on background that the FDA has to ensure that EUA vaccine recipients are informed of the EUA, the extent and benefits of the vaccine, that the vaccine is optional, and of alternatives to the vaccine. Normally that data is communicated through a fact sheet for EUA vaccines. A package insert is used with fully approved vaccines like Comirnaty.
Pfizer is still providing Virginia distributors the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine allowed by the FDA under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), not the Comirnaty-labeled identical-formulation vaccine that was fully approved by the FDA in August. Pfizer says it will use up its existing stock of vaccine made under the earlier label before distributing the new version.
“The FDA-approved COMIRNATY and the EUA-authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine have the same formulation and, according to the FDA labeling, can be used interchangeably to provide the COVID-19 vaccination series,” a Pfizer statement provided to The Virginia Star said. “The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 EUA labeled product will still be shipped and usable until its expiry date, as long as authorized frozen storage conditions have been maintained.”
Friday morning on the Tennessee Star Report, host Michael Patrick Leahy welcomed all-star panelist Roger Simon in studio to discuss the discrepancies between the FDA-approved COMIRNATY and the EUA authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell announced Wednesday that she is suing the Defense Department in regards to their vaccine mandate.
According to The Hill, Powell is representing the Texas-based group “Defending the Republic” in a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in regards to the military’s mandatory vaccination requirements.
Ohio is the seventh most populated state in America, but according to CDC COVID data on January 28 the Buckeye State ranked 43RD in vaccine doses distributed per 100,000 people.
Ohio ranked 47th out of 51 (including the District of Columbia) for the number of people who had received a second dose of the COVID mRNA antidote.
Roughly 41,709 Virginians have received first doses of the COVID-19 vaccines so far, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), as the state continues its efforts to reach herd immunity and put an end to the coronavirus pandemic.
Last week, the VDH launched the COVID-19 vaccine data dashboard, which will be updated daily to keep the public informed about the number of vaccines distributed and administered as well as the demographics of recipients.
Roughly 140,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in Virginia on Wednesday after the state had initially placed an order with the company last week, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) said in a news release.
Shipments of Moderna’s vaccine, approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday, as well as Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine are being delivered to healthcare facilities and health departments across the Commonwealth this week. The two vaccines are going to 96 “geographically diverse locations” in the state, according to the release.